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Senior center group settles lawsuit; no-trespassing notices lifted

Thursday, November 24, 2016

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HELPING HANDS OF ALL SIZES

Mark Mullet

5TH DISTRICT SENATE

Mark Mullet (D) 36,818 50.4% Chad Magendanz (R) 36,274 49.6% Results as reported by the Secretary of State through Nov. 20. Final election results will be certified Nov. 29.

By Lizz Giordano lgiordano@isspress.com Issaquah Valley Seniors, the organization currently operating the Issaquah Valley Senior Center, announced a settlement has been reached between the group and three individuals, according to a note posted inside IVSC. As part of a confidential settlement, the group’s board of directors lifted the no-trespassing notices that were served to Regina Poirier and David Waggoner in 2015. IVS had banned Poirier indefinitely from entering the center, while Waggoner was banned for three years.

According to a letter from the board’s lawyer sent to the Issaquah Police Department, the board had voted Oct. 25 to lift the no-trespassing notices.

According to the note posted in the senior center, “Neither party has admitted liability and, in fact, expressly denied it.”

As part of the settlement, the board of directors — which

Six-year-old volunteer Emily Schmidt of Issaquah helps fill a grocery bag that would later be delivered to attendees of Eastridge Church’s turkey and groceries giveaway on the morning of Nov. 19. Lisette Murrell, the church’s community outreach director, said 900 turkeys and bagfuls of groceries were given away at the Issaquah campus, as were 480 coats, 180 scarves and 51 haircuts. “The need was pretty great,” Murrell said. “Overall, it was a really great day.”

By Stuart Miller smiller@isspress.com Both candidates in the seemingly interminable 5th District state Senate race have, since mid-November, been waging “ballot-chasing” campaigns to track down uncounted election ballots they hope will favor their numbers.

Nearly 2,000 ballots were uncounted in the 5th District, mostly because of voters’ signatures not matching their signatures on file with the state. When the signatures don’t match, the ballot’s authenticity is challenged and left uncounted — unless the voter corrects the discrepancy by filling out a signature-challenge form.

A brigade of volunteers for

Concert raises funds for Merry Christmas Issaquah Issaquah’s St. Michaels & All Angels Episcopal Church will welcome a special guest director as it prepares for its eighth annual Sing & Play Along Messiah Dec. 11.

Mel Butler, a longtime music director at Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral in Seattle, is coming out of retirement to lead community musicians through George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah.”

The church’s holiday sing and play along raises money to aid families in need throughout the community. Last year, the concert See CONCERT, Page 11

Rivals in Senate race chase uncounted ballots

Photos by Scott Stoddard / sstoddard@isspress.com

See LAWSUIT, Page 2

By Christina Corrales-Toy ccorrales-toy@isspress.com

Chad Magendanz

Yulin Xu of Issaquah (right) receives a turkey from Eric Lemus of Eastridge Church during the church’s Nov. 19 giveaway.

Hundreds of turkeys awaited those who attended the giveaway even at Eastridge Church on Issaquah-Fall City Road.

See BALLOTS, Page 11

Another production well found to contain PFOS

By Lizz Giordano lgiordano@isspress.com Trace amounts of perfluorooctane sulfonate, commonly known as PFOS, has been detected in a third Sammamish Plateau Water production well.

All results were well below the Environmental Protection Agency’s lifetime advisory level of 70 parts per trillion combined for

PFOS and another perfluorinated chemical, perfluorooctanoic acid, known more commonly as PFOA. Sammamish Plateau’s Well No. 9, which previously tested negative for PFOS back in May, joins a growing list of production wells in the area, all drawing from the Lower Issaquah Valley Aquifer, that have been found to contain PFOS. “We found a minute amount

that it is barely above the detection level,” said Jay Krauss, general manager for Sammamish Plateau Water. “It is a finding, but it doesn’t pose any concern to us.”

Well No. 9 is located near the corner of First Avenue Northeast and Northeast Juniper Street in Issaquah.

Both Sammamish Plateau Water and the City of Issaquah

continue to test for perfluorinated chemicals, searching for the source of PFOS contamination in the aquifer.

Officials from the City of Issaquah, Sammamish Plateau Water and Eastside Fire and Rescue held an initial PFOS collaboration meeting Nov. 14.

See PFOS, Page 12

New parks director wants to improve comprehensive plan for open spaces

By Lizz Giordano lgiordano@isspress.com After just three months on the job, new Parks and Recreation Director Jeff Watling is already taking on the daunting task of updating the city parks system’s overarching strategic plan.

The 418-page planning document known as the Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails Plan must be updated every six years to qualify for state grants.

“My job really is balancing the

important and diverse interests within a public park system,” Watling said.

Even though an update to the plan approved earlier this year fulfills state requirements, there was a desire from the community, City Council and city administration to create a holistic, comprehensive plan looking at connecting the entire park system, Watling said.

“Not just looking at a plan that addresses park by park, trail by trail, but more of a ‘How do all

these public spaces relate to one and other?’ ” Watling said.

Watling is no rookie when it comes to creating strategic plans. He worked on the very first parks and recreation plan for Sammamish, helping lay out the vision for that city’s entire park system. Prior to coming to Issaquah, Watling worked on several updates to the City of Kent’s park plan.

See PARKS, Page 12

Lizz Giordano / lgiordano@isspress.com

Jeff Watling, Issaquah’s new parks director, is focusing on improving the city’s Parks, Recreation, Open Spaces and Trails Plan.

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Stories of gratitude are an everyday occurrence at the Issaquah Schools Foundation.

“We hear regularly from grateful students and teachers throughout the district,” says KayLee Jaech, the Foundation’s Interim Executive Director. “This Thanksgiving, I want to share a story of gratitude made possible by our generous community.”

development, confidence, classroom engagement, problem solving and academic performance.”

To date, more than 2,000 donors have contributed $389,000 during the Foundation’s 20162017 All in for Kids fundraising campaign.

Donations to the Issaquah Schools Foundation fund dozens of educational enrichments not provided by state dollars, including elementary art.

Elementary art education is mandated in Washington schools but not funded by the state budget. In the Issaquah School District, PTSA Art Docents teach elementary art classes at each school. Since 2011, the Foundation has provided training and curriculum to support these volunteers.

“She asked to take the paints home so her brothers and sisters could paint too,” RipleyDunkelberger says. The Art Docent worked with the classroom teacher to send a paint set home with the student.

As district enrollment exceeds 20,000 students, the Issaquah Schools Foundation is the only local nonprofit dedicated to advancing educational excellence for all students through a wide range of programs and services.

“It’s an exciting time to be part of the Issaquah Schools Foundation,” says Jaech. “We are grateful to our donors for helping our students navigate their unique paths to success, ensuring that our schools and community continue to thrive.”

Established in 1987, the Issaquah Schools Foundation, an independent 501(c)3 organization, has raised more than $10 million in private fundraising dollars to support the students and educators of the Issaquah School District. The Foundation’s mission is to drive resources to help all students achieve the promise of their potential.

As the Foundation’s PTSA Art Docent Liaison, Juliette RipleyDunkelberger hears frequent stories of lives impacted by art.

“The benefits of art are well documented,” says Ripley-Dunkelberger. “Art education boosts cognitive

Art Docent instruction is the only visual arts exposure many students receive. RipleyDunkelberger describes a kindergarten student who had never held a box of paints before an Art Docent volunteered in her class.

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will be responsible for half of the study’s cost and any King County’s recently amount that exceeds the adopted 2017-18 budget expected cost. includes $175,000 The city will be the lead dedicated to funding up to agency and responsible for 50 percent of the total cost retaining and managing of a joint traffic corridor the consulting firm that will study of Issaquah-Hobart execute the study, which is Road Southeast with the expected to take up to six City of Issaquah. months to complete.

Issaquah-Hobart Road, King County Executive with a single lane of travel Dow Constantine must in each direction, is a daily submit a report on the source of frustration for study that includes a commuters. The road is a description of existing conduit for pass-through conditions on Issaquahtraffic that frequently leaves Hobart Road from State Issaquah’s downtown Route 18 to Northwest stretch of Front Street Gilman Boulevard, paralyzed during weekday including deficiencies, and a afternoons. list of short-term and longOn Aug. 1, the Issaquah term solutions to mitigate City Council approved the traffic congestion. The city’s share of funding for executive’s report is due to the study, which is expected the King County Council no to cost $175,000. The city later than May 31, 2018.

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seat in the memory of Poirier, who died before the lawsuit was settled.

Waggoner, excited to from page 1 be back, said, “It’s always been about providing better includes Craig Hansen, services to our seniors.”

Carmen Llewellyn, Bill He said with the city taking Drummond, Kenneth over the center over next Kenyon, Pat McGrath, Judi year, many more services ANSWER TO #5365 #1053 ANSWER TO Schrager, Helen Smart, will be available to seniors.

C P A S C A B T A P E D Rosemary Still and Larry The board announced B A A S A R MY A DO R E Williams — also retracted Nov. 8 it would be L A O S E R R S N A S A L any allegation that Poirier, dissolving and the city T A K E S A B R E A K T S E Waggoner or Gregory would be taking over the S T A T E D A H E A D Wagner abused, bullied, center starting Jan. 1.

A S S T OR G A N S A T O P C OD E R P OP S harassed or attempted Mayor Fred Butler told A V E R M A N E T P E SO to abduct any senior or The Issaquah Press the city AR E A WA CO B E S E T vulnerable adult, according plans to continue providing S L I D E R S L U R to the note. senior services at the P E N N Y L E A P E D On Monday, the senior center.

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This is the note Issaquah Press reader Paul Beckman included with his voluntary subscription payment. For nearly 117 years, this independent newspaper has embraced its mission to inform the citizens of Issaquah with impartial reporting of what’s happening in our city — truth on which our readers can base intelligent and educated opinions.

In recent months, The Issaquah Press was the first to bring you news of a developer’s plans to demolish the Providence Heights College campus, the PFOS contamination of the Lower Issaquah Valley Aquifer, the convicted murderer who was in line for a city retail marijuana license and the first-ever city employee to receive $200,000 in pay. If this newspaper wasn’t here to report those stories, who would?

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Issaquah High students emphasize love, respect during walkout

By Lizz Giordano lgiordano@isspress.com

Courtesy of David Michalove

5 percent of votes went to Jill Stein.

According to a press release from the high school, Principal Andrea McCormick said the walkout was planned and led by students, and participants would be noted as “unexcused absent” from class.

Just five months shy of 18, Judson was unable to vote in the last election.

“I wish I could have had my voice heard,” Judson said. “The choices we make have a serious impact on not just us, but also on the people around us.”

Some students wrote words of encouragement in chalk during the Nov. 14 walkout at Issaquah High. aimed at minorities and women was acceptable.

Students gathered in front of the school, where many waved signs and wrote chalk messages promoting love and equality. The purpose of the walkout was to show bigotry and discrimination would not be tolerated at Issaquah High or in the community, Judson

said.

For junior Manvi Saxena, the walkout was a safe space where she could express her views.

“Feels nice to be surrounded by people who share your beliefs,” said Saxena, explaining why she joined the walkout.

“And safely put my views out there and be with like-

minded people.”

The group, led by senior David Michalove, eventually joined hands, formed a circle and began chanting “Love for All.” Michalove said the walkout was organized not in retaliation to the election, but to show everyone deserves love.

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Armed with a message of love and respect for everyone, roughly 150 Issaquah High students walked out early from their last period class Nov. 14.

The walkout was one of many at area high schools in Seattle, Bellevue, Tukwila and Sammamish, all planned to start at 1:30 p.m. Issaquah students said the walkout was not about protesting election results, but to demonstrate they believe everyone is equal, fight for the rights of all people and create a safe space for all students to voice opinions.

“The walkout was a way for students who can’t vote, for our voices to be heard,” said Hannah Judson, a senior at Issaquah High. “And bring attention to the fact that high-schoolers have opinions.”

She said the election of Donald Trump sent a message to students that speech expressing discrimination

joined the students who walked out, waving a sign that said “Build the Wall.”

Other students who supported Trump could be seen watching the walkout from a second-story window overlooking the entrance to the school. They also posted a sign that said “Build the Wall” that could be read by students below.

A mock election held at the school had Hillary Clinton winning with 60 percent of the votes. Donald Trump received 25 percent, Gary Johnson had 10 percent and the remaining

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Thursday, November 24, 2016 • 4

FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK

Hundreds of thousands of dollars in state political mudslinging

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ere in the Pacific Northwest, and in Washington, in particular, we sometimes enjoy an insulation from the ugliness going on in other parts of the country.

But when it comes to unsavory campaign practices like overreaching negative ads funded by groups and individuals shielded by nested political action committees, those days are officially over. It was nice while it lasted, I suppose.

Scott Two Democratic candidates running for the state Senate in districts that include Issaquah — Stoddard the 5th’s Mark Mullet and the 41st’s Lisa Wellman Press editor — have been the subject of a combined $1.37 million in negative ads by independent groups funded mostly by The Leadership Council, which is basically the Washington Senate Republicans’ political action committee.

Issaquah developer Skip Rowley gave The Leadership Council $50,000 in May. That wasteful, mudslinging garbage filling your mailbox nearly every day in August, September and October was paid for, in part, by him.

Democrats played the game, too, sending out almost laughable attacks on Mullet’s opponent, Chad Magendanz, and Wellman’s counterpart, Steve Litzow, flushing contributions directly into the campaign sewer.

I am forever hopeful a candidate someday, somewhere, will find the intestinal fortitude to stand before the public and denounce their party’s tactics — forcefully.

To illustrate the mindset of the knuckle-draggers behind these independent expenditures, as the state Public Disclosure Commission calls this waste of money, consider that these groups spent only $6,722 on ads in support of Magendanz, but $648,110 was doled out to trash Mullet.

On the Democrats’ side, the spending, while still obscene, was more balanced. Independent spending in support of Mullet was $352,749, while $393,186 was laid out in an effort to discredit Magendanz.

It looks like the GOP’s $1.37 million on those two races was all for naught. Wellman won and Mullet is winning.

It’s too bad they all couldn’t have lost, both the R’s and the D’s.

Because let’s face it: That’s the only way these repugnant tactics are ever going to end.

From The Editor’s Desk is Scott Stoddard’s column.

You can email the editor at sstoddard@isspress.com.

Twitter: @scottstoddard. Facebook: facebook.com/presseditor

TO THE EDITOR Growth

Longtime residents have every right to be sickened by growth I am utterly outraged by the arrogance and the gall of Robert Oberlander’s letter to the editor in the Nov. 10 issue of The Issaquah Press.

Longtime Issaquah residents have every right to speak out and to be sickened by the overwhelming amount of growth and overdevelopment that has beset our once bucolic small town! Mr. Oberlander’s statement that we should just get over it or move elsewhere is particularly egregious. Quite frankly, how dare he suggest that if longtime residents don’t like the “changes” to Issaquah, they should move out of their beautiful and much beloved community. Longtime residents are not the problem — the problem is developers who have been allowed, and continue to be allowed, to run amok!

Equally appalling is Mr. Oberlander’s targeting of our longtime Issaquah residents as “NIMBYs.” To be very clear — no one is suggesting for a second that the charm and character of some other small-town community be destroyed and overdeveloped in lieu of our own. If Mr. Oberlander or others would like to live in an overcrowded city, then that is where they should move to, and not come in and seek to “change” our small town — or anyone else’s — to serve their preferences. If you like densely populated areas, then move to one!

Leave our lovely and pleasant small towns alone. This is a great big world, and Issaquah is not the only place on earth to live.

The “complaining Issaquah residents” are rightfully trying to preserve the natural beauty, and the unique charm and character of Issaquah. Issaquah is special because of its historic architecture, open spaces, wildlife and forests. Once they are gone, they are gone forever.

Pamela Timmons

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Proud of high school students who held a peaceful rally I want to register and share my pride for the Issaquah High School students who held a peaceful rally on Nov. 14 in support of diversity, love, pride, and collaboration. These amazing kids, of their own volition, decided to hold rally instead of a protest.

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To keep if focused on positive future efforts and values instead of complaining about recent events. They chose not to jump on the little wagon of bigotry and homophobia. Instead, they take the powerful road of mutual respect, understanding, and support of diversity with compassion.

I love their positive reaction to an election cycle that has been polemic and polarizing, and an outcome that has left many adults in a fearful or angry reactionary position. These young adults are the leaders of our future and they chose to show us how to act as human beings, and how to move forward in this world they are inheriting. IHS students rock.

Scott Burkhalter Issaquah

Public safety

Fire-protection funding issues will need to be addressed I want to thank voters for participating in the recent election. Our efforts to combine King County Fire Districts 10 and 38 fell just short of the 60 percent required for passage. While we’re disappointed, we appreciate every person who participated in this important election.

Fire Districts 10 and 38 will continue to participate in Eastside Fire & Rescue, a regional partnership to provide fire and life safety services with three neighboring cities. Long-term, we will need to address funding issues to maintain emergency service levels. We will continue to communicate with the homeowners and businesses we serve and include them in the decisionmaking process.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve.

Mike Mitchell

Eastside Fire Authority commissioner

Community

Sammamish Rotary thanks all who made Nightmare a hit

The ghouls, clowns, and creepy characters have all checked out of the Beaver Lake Park having scared and spooked 12,800 brave souls who attended the 13th annual Nightmare at Beaver Lake.

All the outside sets have been disassembled and removed. To keep their Nightmare memories fresh, the 190 volunteer actors have only to look at their Facebook posts to bring back to life their 3,500 combined hours scaring nearly 13,000 of their neighbors and Halloween haunt enthusiasts during the 10-night run.

Not only does Nightmare provide safe and fun activity for our youth to enjoy as spectators and as volunteers, as well as providing community service hours for our youth, the Nightmare at Beaver Lake is also a fundraiser for Rotary charities. Grossing more than $220,000, the net proceeds are used to fund college scholarships for Eastlake, Skyline and Eastside Catholic graduates, Rotary International’s “End Polio Now” program, community support for a village in Nicaragua, Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank, MTI (Dental Vans), Lifewire, Endeavor Elementary, Assistance League of Eastside, Issaquah Community Services, Congregations for the Homeless and Sammamish YMCA. The Nightmare is a community effort, and the Rotary Club of Sammamish would like to thank all of the community and business partners who made it possible.

We give much appreciation to the City of Sammamish and its Parks Department, which made one of our city’s most beautiful parks available for the staging of the event. Park employees were also instrumental in the moving of large set pallets from the woods to our trucks in the parking lot.

Your friends and neighbors who comprise the Rotary Club of Sammamish would like to thank all of the Halloween fans and fanatics who made this year a success. We sincerely hope you had a “spooktacular” experience in our little Nightmare. We hope you had as much fun being scared as we had scaring you.

Cary Young

The Rotary Club of Sammamish

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Any and all players welcome to join Highlands poker league

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ver since amateur Chris Moneymaker won the World Series of Poker championship in 2003 (still, by the way, the best name ever for a card champ), the ranks of professionals grew as others hope to also catch lightning in a bottle.

The year Moneymaker won, there were just 839 entrants.

This year’s amateur winner, Qui Nguyen, had to wade through a field of 6,737 to take home the title.

Not everyone, however, can afford to chase their poker dreams at such exorbitant prices — the main event for the World Series of Poker comes with a $10,000 entry fee.

And for those whose home game is just a little too small on Friday nights with the guys, might I suggest an alternative.

The Issaquah Highlands Poker

League just wrapped its 10th season.

The tournament director is Henry Honig, who is now in his third season.

“It all startDavid ed as a home Hayes game that has swelled Press reporter into the group we’ve got today,” Honig said.

The league meets the last Thursday of the month, January through November, and is open to everyone. Honig said the group has players from surrounding neighborhoods in Sammamish, Redmond, Issaquah and the Snoqualmie Valley. They average about 35 to 45 players any given month, with about 200 in all signed up on their Facebook

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And not a one of them is a certified poker pro.

“We’ve got the Microsoft employees, who have a more theoretical game,” Honig said.

“Then we’ve got dads and all types of casual players. We get the occasional people who’ve never played before who can join us in a safe, fun environment and not feel threatened. It can be intimidating to go into a casino and play in a tournament if you’ve never played before.”

And it’s not just a guys club.

“We’ve got about a dozen girls that come, several regularly, others sporadically. We’ve had some neat tournaments with a fair representation of women,” he said.

Unlike casino tournaments, which are “one and dones,” members in the Issaquah Highlands Poker League accrue points each month depending on how

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well they do. They higher you place on the final table of nine, the more points you get toward the final “free roll” in November, where the top 18 compete for the big payout at the Grand Dragon Table.

Honig said they’re always looking for more players. The league experiences a pretty high turnover of those who move away or just move on to other interests.

If you need an indicator of the level of competition players will face, just look at yours truly. I was one of those who caught the Moneymaker bug. I dabbled, won some here and there, but never got good enough to build an actual bankroll and go pro.

When the Elks Lodge closed its doors, the Issaquah Highlands Poker League was the next best thing to get in my regular dose of the easiest game to learn — and hardest to master.

Through sheer force of will, and a few lucky flops, I actually won the 2016 season and was presented with a pretty nifty commemorative coin Honig and his cohorts bought to give the winner.

Poker, beyond the stigmatizing reputation it’s saddled with, is actually quite the social event.

Good times, hearty laughs and a few bad beats all await at the club seeking new members for 2017 — the Issaquah Highlands Poker League.

Email reporter David Hayes at dhayes@isspress.com.

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To adopt these or other animals, call the Humane Society for Seattle/King County at 641-0080 or go to seattlehumane. org. All animals are spayed/neutered, microchipped and vaccinated, and come with 30 days of pet health insurance and a certificate for a vet exam.

Liberty DECA hosts fundraiser for Mountains to Sound Greenway The Liberty High School DECA chapter will host hypnotist and magician Joe Black at a Dec. 9 fundraiser for the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust.

Black will perform a show at 7:30 p.m. in the Liberty auditorium, 16655 SE 136th St., Renton. The community is invited to purchase tickets at the door for $10 with all proceeds going to Mountains to Sound Greenway.

The school’s DECA chapter organized the event to support its 2016 community service project of collecting funds for Mountains to Sound Greenway. The nonprofit helps create a sustainable future for the Pacific Northwest through conservation.

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OBITUARIES Edmond Clarke Squifflet Sr. Edmond Clarke Squifflet Sr. passed away in his sleep November 13, 2016.

He was born in Chicago, Ill., March 20, 1928, to Louise Clarke and Edmond August Squifflet. He grew up between Chicago, Miami and Los Angeles during the dark years of the depression. He was Edmond Clarke a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during Squifflet Sr. the Korean Conflict, 1951-1953. While in service, he met and married Marjorie Louise Metzker. He graduated from the Illinois Institute of Technology with a B.S. in Civil Engineering, worked for a period in Detroit, and then was hired by Boeing in 1960. He completed a M.S. in Civil Engineering at the University of Washington. In 1961, Ed and Marjorie built a home in Issaquah. He continued to work as a structural engineer for Boeing until his retirement in 1988. He was a Registered Professional Engineer and member of the National Society of Professional Engineers.

Ed served on the Issaquah City Council from 1966-1973 and the Civil Service Commission for more than 30 years.

He was a Life Member of Kiwanis and served on the Issaquah Food Bank board. He volunteered as a reading aid in Issaquah elementary schools for nearly a decade.

He was a model builder and enjoyed carpentry, building custom furniture for their home.

He was pre-deceased by Marjorie in 2010, and is survived by a son, Edmond Clarke Squifflet Jr., his wife Shana and grandsons Vincent Emery and Edmond “Danny” Squifflet.

A remembrance for Ed will be held Saturday, December 3, 8 p.m., at Cloud 9 Lounge, 40 E. Sunset Way, Issaquah.

Come share a memory and a toast. Donations to the local food bank or animal shelter in his name would be gratefully appreciated. Sign the guestbook at flintofts.com.

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FRIDAY, NOV. 25 City offices and the Julius Boehm Pool are closed for the Thanksgiving weekend holiday Play & Learn: Chinese at the Issaquah Library has been canceled Santa’s Grand Arrival at Grand Ridge Plaza, 4:30 p.m., next to Regal Cinemas, 984 NE Park Drive, featuring live entertainment, treats and photos with Santa Harmonious Funk, 7:30-11:30 p.m., Vino Bella, 99 Front St. N., vinobella.com The Music of Four, 8-11 p.m., ages 21 and older, $5 cover charge, Pogacha, 120 NW Gilman Blvd., pogacha.com Village Theatre presents “Singin’ in the Rain,” 8 p.m., Francis Gaudette Theatre, 303 Front St. N., tickets are $35-$78, available online at bit.ly/2doxN4y, at the box office or by calling 392-2202

SATURDAY, NOV. 26 Issaquah Alps Area Hike, easy, 4-6 miles, 800- to 1,200 ft. gain, 9 a.m., meet at 175 Rainier Blvd. S., 369-1725 Small Business Saturday presents Shop Small, Shop Local, Shop Issaquah, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., ride a free holiday street trolley between the Historic Train Depot and Darigold from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., listen to a performance by The Common Ground Choir at the Historic Shell Station form noon to 1 p.m., for list of participating shopping centers go to bit.ly/2fJL6Lj Moana and the Ocean Storytime, based on the upcoming Disney Animation Studio’s film “Moana,” 11 a.m. Barnes & Noble, 1530 11th Ave., NW, bit.ly/2gneImf Author Joe Beernink signs copies of his new book “Nowhere Wild,” 1-3 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 1530 11th Ave., NW, bit.ly/2gneImf Living With Wildlife Series: Deer Differences, ages 13 and older, 1-2 p.m., Lewis Creek Park Visitor Center, 5808 Lakemont Blvd. SE, free, 4524195 Village Theatre presents “Singin’ in the Rain,” 2 and 8 p.m., Francis Gaudette Theatre, 303 Front St. N., tickets are $35-$78, available online at bit.ly/2doxN4y, at the box office or by calling 392-2202 Mod Men, 7:30-11:30 p.m., Vino Bella, 99 Front St. N., vinobella.com The Daily Flash, 8-11 p.m., ages 21 and older, $5 cover charge, Pogacha, 120 NW Gilman Blvd., pogacha.com

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Issaquah Philharmonic Orchestra to host free December concert

The Issaquah Philharmonic Orchestra will host a free holiday concert this December.

Join the community Conversation, for adults, 6:30orchestra as it performs 8:30 p.m., Issaquah Library, 10 W. Leroy Anderson’s “A Sunset Way, 392-5430 Christmas Festival,” Victor Meaningful Movies of Issaquah Herbert’s “March of the presents two documentaries in Toys” and more at 7:30 recognition of Native American Heritage Month, 6:30 p.m., Blakely p.m. Dec. 5 at Skyline High Hall, 2250 NE Park Dr., meaningful- School, 1122 228th Ave. SE, Sammamish. movies.org “We really encourage in the Rain,” 7:30 p.m., Francis people to bring their Guadette Theatre, 303 Front St. children to our concerts N., tickets are $35-$78, available online at bit.ly/2doxN4y, at the box because part of our mission office or by calling 392-2202 is music education, and we want people to experience live music,” member Sue Byron said.

Spanish Story Time, ages 3 The orchestra gives and older, Issaquah Library, 10 W. amateur musicians a place Sunset Way, 392-5430 to hone their craft and Mark Kitaoka / Village Theatre Cougar Mountain Zoo presents perform in the community John David Scott plays Don Lockwood and Mallory King is Kathy Selden in Village Theatre’s latest pro- its annual Issaquah Reindeer without pressure.

Festival, featuring Santa, his duction, “Singin in the Rain.”

It began as a small musicelves and his reindeer, 10:30 to reading group, but slowly 4:30 p.m. through Dec. 23, bit. grew to a 40-member 5430 Ave. SE, 392-3130 ly/1xmnEtn volunteer orchestra that Council Committee Work Community Meeting: Newport Intermediate English as a Cougar Mountain Hike, moderSession: Fifth Budget Deliberations, Second Language, for adults, 10:30 performs free Issaquah Way Northwest, 6:30-8 p.m., concerts and gives back to ate, 7-8 miles, 2,000-ft. gain, 9 6 p.m., City Hall South Council Tibbets Creek Manor, 750 17th a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Sammamish the community. a.m., meet at 175 Rainier Blvd. S., Ave. NW Chambers, 135 E. Sunset Way Library, 825 228th Ave. SE, 392902-6256 Learn more at iphil.org.

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Village Theatre presents “Singin’ in the Rain,” 2 and 7 p.m., Francis Gaudette Theatre, 303 Front St. N., tickets are $35-$78, available online at bit.ly/2doxN4y, at the box office or by calling 392-2202

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Eastside Audubon presents BirdWalk in the Park, 8 a.m. to noon, Lake Sammamish State Park, 2000 NW Sammamish Road, 8913460 Figure Drawing Open Studio: Issaquah Alps Area Dog Hike, short pose 9:30-11:30 a.m.; long easy, 4-6 miles, 900-ft. gain, 10 pose noon to 2 p.m., ages 18 and a.m., meet at 175 Rainier Blvd. S., older, Mondays through Dec. 19, 481-2341 artEAST Art Center, 95 Front St. N., Play & Learn: Chinese, ages 2-5, register at bit.ly/2dTqCnf 10:30 a.m. to noon, Sammamish Beginning English as a Second Library, 825 228th Ave. SE, 392Language, for adults, 10:30 a.m. to 3130 12:30 p.m., Sammamish Library, Story Times: toddlers, ages 825 228th Ave. SE, 392-3130 24-36 months, 10:30-11 a.m.; Teen Think Tank, homework and preschool, ages 3-5, 11:30 a.m. tutoring help for teens, 2:30-6 p.m., to noon, Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sammamish Library, 825 228th Sunset Way, 392-5430 Ave. SE, 392-3130 Teen Open House, homework STEM for Fun Workshop: Science and tutoring help for teens, 3-5 of Soccer, ages 8-14, 4-5 p.m., p.m., Issaquah Library, 10 W. Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way, Sunset Way, 392-5430 register at bit.ly/2f4Oizx One-on-One Homework Help, for Study Zone, homework and tutor- adults, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Issaquah ing help for grades K-12, 6-8 p.m., Library, 10 W. Sunset Way, 392Sammamish Library, 825 228th

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Conversation, for adults, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Sammamish Library, 825 228th Ave. SE, 392-3130 Don’t Keep Putting It Off, for adults ages 50 and older, 7-8 p.m., Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way, 392-5430 Rovin’ Fiddlers, 7-9 p.m., Issaquah Senior Center, 75 NE Creek Way, rovinfiddlers.com Youth Writing Club, for teens, 7-8 p.m., Sammamish Library, 825 228th Ave. SE, 392-3130

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 30 Story Times: toddlers, ages 12-24 months, 10:30-11:30 a.m.; infants, ages newborn to 12 months, noon to 1 p.m., Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way, 3925430 Citizenship Classes, for adults, 4:30-6 p.m., Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way, 392-5430 Double Play, 6-9 p.m., Pogacha, 120 NW Gilman Blvd., pogacha. com Study Zone, homework and tutoring help for grades K-12, 6-8 p.m., Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way, 392-5430 Study Zone, homework and tutoring help for grades K-12, 6-8 p.m., Sammamish Library, 825 228th Ave. SE, 392-3130 Strategic Planning: Community

Colored Pencil Drawing Class, ages 18 and older, noon to 1:30 p.m. Dec. 1, 8, 15 and 22, $78 for members/$83 for non members, artEAST Art Center, 95 Front St. N., register at bit.ly/2bFJB0w Teen Open House, homework and tutoring help for teens, 3-5 p.m., Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way, 392-5430 Colored Pencil for teens, ages 11-17, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Dec. 1, 8, 15 and 22, $60 for members/$65 for non members, artEAST Art Center, 95 Front St. N., register at bit.ly/2bOnraI One-on-One Homework Help, for adults, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way, 3925430 Friends of the Sammamish Library monthly meeting, for adults, 6-7:30 p.m., Sammamish Library, 825 228th Ave. SE, 392-3130 Cemetery Board meeting, 6:30 p.m., City Hall Coho Room, 130 E. Sunset Way City Land & Shore Committee meeting, 6:30 p.m., City Hall South Council Chambers, 135 E. Sunset Way Village Theatre presents “Singin’ in the Rain,” 7:30 p.m., Francis Gaudette Theatre, 303 Front St. N., tickets are $35-$78, available online at bit.ly/2doxN4y, at the box office or by calling 392-2202

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The community is invited to greet him at Grand Ridge Plaza, 984 NE Park Drive, where a winter woodland, complete with snowflakes, live entertainment and complimentary treats await.

Santa will pose for photos before officially opening his cabin for the season.

Arthur & Associates are onhand to offer professional photographs for purchase from Nov. 25 through Dec. 24.

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“When we go somewhere, we go together. Go fishing? We both go fishing. Go crabbin’? We both go crabbin’.”

Cliff Alm

A WEALTH OF HAPPINESS

Longtime residents Cliff and Eleanor Alm celebrate their 70th anniversary

By David Hayes dhayes@isspress.com

Cliff and Eleanor Alm can tell you what first brought them together out in the Snoqualmie Valley — a dance — and what has kept them together for 70 years — good luck, doing everything together and lots of milk.

Just don’t ask them to recall where they went on that first date.

“That was 70 years ago and you’re asking me that?” Eleanor replied. “Probably a movie.”

“Yeah, probably a show or something,” Cliff added.

The two shared their fondest memories together that culminated Nov. 16 with their 70th wedding anniversary.

Cliff, 92, was the son of a North Bend dairy farmer. Eleanor, 90, was in Mount Si High School’s first graduating class in 1945. The two now share a small ground-floor apartment in Issaquah. Both have been slowed in recent years — Cliff by back surgery that left him reliant on a wheeled walker, and Eleanor by arthritis in the hip, which she eases with the use of a cane.

But they still get around in a town they’ve lived in for five decades, even driving their own car. Cliff has had hand controls installed so he can work the gas and brake pedals.

Eleanor isn’t surprised Cliff can still get around on his own — for years, he drove a big rig for milk delivery. He was driving a smaller truck around Snoqualmie with his deliveries when he caught her eye while working away at the Puget Sound Power and Light office.

“The war was over and all these guys were coming home,” Eleanor recalled. “He was working for his dad at the feed store, down the other end of the block. I’d see him coming by in his pickup. Not many guys were around. If you go to a dance, you had to dance with a girl. Anyway, I spotted him and after a while, I guess he finally peeked over.”

He approached her at that Si View Park dance and they hit it off. After their courtship, they married at Snoqualmie Methodist Church, one of the few buildings still around from their youth.

When Cliff was asked about what attracted him to Eleanor, she answered for him.

“There weren’t too many girls around. You come from a little town like that, it’s how history was,” she said. “In a little town like that, you go to a dance.

That’s where you meet everybody. Being from the valley, you knew everybody, and everybody knew us.”

Cliff experienced one of

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Cliff and Eleanor Alm, who celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary Nov. 16, first met at a dance at Si View Park in 1945.

Courtesy of Cliff and Eleanor Alm

Cliff and Eleanor Alm were married at Snoqualmie Methodist Church in 1946. He would go on to drive a milk delivery tanker until 1986 and she worked as a baker in the Issaquah Junior High School cafeteria.

their key elements to success — luck — before they met. He spent about three years in the U.S. Army and was eventually deployed to Hawaii, where units were dispersed for fill-in where needed. He was sent to Okinawa when the armistice was finalized.

“They signed the peace treaty two days before I went to Okinawa. So I lucked out,” he said.

He returned to the dairy farm, where he would drive a milk delivery tanker until he retired in 1986.

Eleanor would also continue to work off and on throughout their marriage, including stints at the dime store, clothing store and, when they moved back to Issaquah on Bush Street, as a baker in the Issaquah Junior High School cafeteria.

“I worked there for many, many years. I got to meet a lot of kids and had a lot of fun doing it,” Eleanor said. “We had a kitchen with a lot of women in there who were fun to work with.”

She said in those days, you wore hairnets and white uniforms and kept your health card on you at all times. No exceptions.

Of course, the job had its downside. Baking hundreds of cookies or dozens of loafs of bread and pizzas became hard on her back.

“Right now I’ve got a bad back

from picking up 50-pound bags of sugar,” she said. “You’re not supposed to do that. But you don’t have time to wait around. So I ended up retiring at 60, instead of 62, because my back was giving out.”

Her job with the school district ended up a boon in other ways that aided the longevity of their marriage — summers off together.

The Alms owned property on Lake Cushman off Hood Canal.

They’d load up the RV, hook up the boat and head out for some alone time, clamming, fishing and camping. They’d go as many weekends as Cliff’s job allowed, too.

In addition to driving the milk tanker, he was also an assistant fire chief for 26 years for the Issaquah Fire Department. Cliff and his 25-man or so volunteer crew snuffed out many house fires over the years. The most memorable blaze, however, was on the highway.

“The worst one was a tanker fire across the trestle where a hay bale truck caught the back of a gas tanker. It caught fire, and had gas running running back down toward Issaquah. We had to get that truck disconnected from the trailer. It was probably the scariest incident,” Cliff said, not quite recalling which year it took place.

“That was years and years ago,” Eleanor said.

“It’s all years ago for us,” he added.

A downside to their longevity is they’ve outlived all their friends and siblings. Cliff is the last of eight boys from a long-lived family — one brother lived into his 80s, two lived into their 90s and his mom, who everyone in the valley knew as Grandmother Alm, lived to be 103.

“Maybe he’ll live to be 103,” Eleanor said.

“Never will make it,” Cliff added, laughing.

Their son Tom still lives in North Bend and daughter Marilyn Hawley lives in Spokane. The Alms also have two grandkids, four great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

“We’re fortunate to have just the two kids,” Eleanor said.

“They’re close enough that they haven’t forgotten us. Of course, they wanted us to live with them, and we said, ‘No way. Not a good idea.’ But that’s just me. I’m oldfashioned.”

As the town of Issaquah continued to change around them with its growth — Eleanor said somebody found out they like this town, so it became “build, build, build” — the more they stayed the same together. Cliff said it’s the secret to making it 70 years together.

“When we go somewhere, we go together. Go fishing? We both go fishing. Go crabbin’? We both go crabbin’,” he said.

Eleanor was more succinct.

“He’s easy to get along with.

That’s why,” she said.

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hings can get in the way and block our appreciation for the world around us. I peered through the blur in my life this fall to bask in the magnificent colors of the leaves as they took time to change. Not only did the season seem bright, it seemed to last longer than usual. It made me wonder, is it just me, or do other people see it, too?

I live in a wooded area on the Plateau. Usually, the leaves here turn pale, then brownish before they fall. But this year, I was blown away by the native trees, trees that nature made — not the propagated ones that were

created in a lab to improve color, bloom or disease resistance.

The big-leaf maples, the giant trees in our yards and on the hillsides JANE GARRISON all around Issaquah, are native. They were neon yellow this year, rivaling the sugar maples on the East Coast. I have several vine maples in my yard, and mine are never beautifully colored in the fall. But this year, they turned orange, red and yellow before they dropped their

leaves. Even my native cascara turned brilliant red-orange and my neighbor’s paperbark maples were brilliant red for the first time ever. Those are all species trees, native somewhere in the world — not propagated.

When I drive down Gilman Boulevard or through the Issaquah Highlands, the streets are lined with beautiful propagated varieties. They were brilliant this year as usual, but they didn’t seem as special due to the wonderful explosion of color everywhere else.

We know that leaf color in the fall is based on the loss of chlorophyll (the green color) in the leaves due to the decrease

in light levels. All deciduous trees go through a stage when they transfer nitrogen from their leaves to store in the roots over winter. It’s called “photoprotection.” If the light is bright, deciduous trees prolong this phase by producing brightly colored leaves. When we have low light levels and gray days, trees need no protection, so they just slack off and turn brown. In contrast, the propagated trees are designed to produce color no matter what, so they show off every year.

Did we have more sunshine this year that made our native trees colorful? Global warming is creating hotter temperatures.

Are we getting more sun and light, as well? That seems to make sense. Did our native trees finally rise up and show off? I can’t find the results yet. But I am very curious.

I would love to hear from others on this subject. What do you think? Did certain trees in your yard have more color this fall? Write me and let me know.

No matter the cause, I hope you took time to look through the blur in your life to see the magnificent colors this fall.

Jane Garrison is a local landscape architect who gardens in glacial till on the Plateau. Email: jane.garrison@comcast.net

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By students, for students HUMANS OF ISSAQUAH

TORI McBRIDE

By Isobel Taylor Issaquah High School Counselors are on the front lines helping students who are struggling with poor mental health. Issaquah High School counselor Tori McBride shares some of her thoughts on teen mental health.

Go to theeastside. news/the_beat for additional comments from Issaquah counselor Hanine Castro.

Question: Which aspect of mental health do you encounter most?

Answer: At Issaquah High School I encounter both depression and stress/anxiety the most.

Q: How do you help students who are dealing with schoolrelated stress or depression?

A: I provide brief counseling/ intervention and, if needed, referral to a therapist in the community for ongoing treatment.

Q: What would you say is the most important aspect of keeping a healthy state of mind?

A: I think this can be different for each of us and will vary, but a good place to start is by taking care of your basic needs such as getting enough sleep, eating nutritious meals and having healthy relationships and activities in your life.

These things are key to being able to cope with stress as it enters our lives.

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Everyone is deserving of care and treatment. If you are struggling in any way, please consider reaching out to any one of the resources above.

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By Alex Camai Skyline High School

early 20 percent of all Americans suffer from mental illness at some point in their lives. Each illness is a real disease, commonly accepted to be a serious medical condition. If left untreated, it can lead to mortal harm to self and others. The important thing to take away is these diseases are highly treatable.

Depression is a prolonged sadness and loss of interest that interferes with everyday life. Contrary to many people’s beliefs, depression can even cause physical symptoms such as back pain and headaches in an otherwise completely healthy person. It is the most common illness amongst Skyline students, with a symptom rate of around 20 percent, according to the Washington Healthy

Youth Survey.

Bipolar disorder is an episodic disorder resulting in unusually extreme swings of mood and energy.

People with bipolar disorder often have to seek treatment their entire lives.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is an illness mocked by many of us, but its effects are serious. People with OCD have persistent and unsettling thoughts. They control the resulting anxiety through repeated activities or rituals (compulsions).

Panic disorders are characterized by several sudden periods (attacks) of debilitating fear.

These attacks are accompanied by the usual sympathetic nervous response, including rapid heartbeat, sweating and paleness. Panic attacks seem to be heritable, and are often one-time occurrences.

Social anxiety disorder is an unreasonable fear

Anxiety in our students

Depression in youth

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of social encounters. This is often accompanied by the feeling of being watched, self-consciousness and anxiety.

Post traumatic stress disorder develops after a traumatic experience or threat of physical harm.

People suffering from PTSD often are jumpy, emotionally numb or have flashbacks triggered by particular stimuli.

Identifying and treating poor mental health, even if it does not fit the diagnostic criteria of a mental illness, is important to maintain your wellbeing.

There are several online resources for people suffering from mental illness. At mentalhealth.gov, visitors can get tips on signs of illness and ways to seek treatment. The National Alliance on Mental Illness has a helpline (800-950-6264) and campaign to stop the stigma behind mental illness on its website nami.org, just to name a few.

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Depression is something that affects many youth and adults around us.

Many believe that depression is the fault of the victim.

However, this is not the case. Scientifically, depression is “the feelings of severe despondency and dejection,” and it is caused by the abnormal activity of neural circuits.

When one is taking an antidepressant — a tricyclic antidepressant, for example — the purpose of the drug is to balance the neurotransmitters in the brain. Globally, 350 million people suffer from depression. Often times, you may witness a friend, family member or even yourself depressed, and it is important to recognize and address the situation.

Depression is not something that one can just “snap out of” just by the sheer power of will. Rather, it should be recognized and addressed with the same seriousness and gravity as other serious illness. After recognizing the signs of depression (bleak outlook on life, not caring about anything anymore, sleeping more or less, eating more or less), you should immediately consult with a certified medical professional.

The most important part is to recognize the situation so it leaves no chance for the situation to escalate into something worse. For more information on recognizing, treating and preventing depression, talk with your school counselor or speak with a trusted adult. You can also find resources through the local chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness at namiwa.org.

Anxiety, both diagnosed and undiagnosed, affects countless high schoolers. Though it may manifest itself in different forms — from stress before a test to fear of social interactions — we have all felt anxious at some point. This recognition of our shared experience with anxiety is a humbling reminder to sympathize with those who suffer from anxiety disorders.

Mental disorders often create negativity because they are not visible conditions. However, just because anxiety cannot be easily observed does not make it any less real than a broken arm or sprained ankle. In fact, this makes mental health awareness even more important.

Since anxiety is often a hidden affliction, we need to make an effort to be sensitive to those around us. You never know who is struggling with a mental illness. The National Alliance on Mental Illness is championing this with its #IStopStigmaBy campaign.

Overall, it is important to remember that anxiety is subjective: Each individual has different symptoms and stressors that contribute to feelings of anxiety. Because of this, we must remember not to compare our struggles to those of people around us. Instead, let’s try to offer compassion rather than judgment for our peers dealing with anxiety disorders.

In a world filled with mass media and ideals of the perfect body, the issue of eating disorders is becoming more prevalent among teens and adolescents. In fact, according to the Mirasol Eating Recovery Center, anorexia, one of a few eating disorders that plague teens today, is the third-most common chronic illness among adolescents.

The most common risk factors that are known to contribute to the onset of eating disorders are genetic vulnerability, psychological factors and various sociocultural influences. However, socio-cultural influences, such as the body expectations that have been established through social media and photoshopped celebrities, seems to have contributed the most to the increase in eating disorders among teens. These unrealistic standards often provoke extreme dieting and poor eating habits among teens, which is significantly detrimental during this period of physical development in their lives.

If you suspect or know of someone who may be dealing with an eating disorder, take the time to educate yourself more on the disorder and the symptoms and risk factors involved. Then, talk to them and let them know that you are free to talk and care about what they are going through before taking the steps to helping them recover. The National Eating Disorders Association offers a helpline (1-800-9312237) and resources at nationaleatingdisorders.org.

TEEN TALK: WHAT DOES GOOD MENTAL HEALTH LOOK LIKE TO YOU? Issaquah

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“Good mental health can vary from person to person. As a society we need to respect the relativity of good mental health, and celebrate each person’s journey to be as happy as possible.”

“I think it looks like a person that is focused and hardworking.”

“Good mental health is being satisfied with who you are and confident in where you’re going…Often the most mentally healthy can help others find their place, in anything from friends, to trust, to hope for a brighter future. “

“Good mental health is about maintaining good relationships with your family and friends.”

“Good mental health is accepting yourself and the life that comes with it. It doesn’t mean that you’re always having the best day but that you find good in each one”

“I would say that good mental health is having the well-being and confidence to accept who you are. If you can do that, then you can really start to appreciate others and accept who they are.”

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LIBERTY 21, RIVER RIDGE 14

GROUND CONTROL Unbeaten Patriots keep Hawks’ playmakers in check, move on to the 2A state semifinals

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Liberty’s Dulin Hayden runs over River Ridge’s Zach Carter during the Patriots’ 21-14 victory over the Hawks in their 2A football state quarterfinal showdown on Nov. 19.

By Neil Pierson npierson@isspress.com The River Ridge Hawks have two future Division I players on offense, but the Liberty Patriots’ defense didn’t look or act intimidated.

Liberty kept its unbeaten season rolling and moved into the state semifinals for the first time since 2009, holding River Ridge quarterback Kelle Sanders and running back Tre’vonne Dorfner

in check for a 21-14 victory Nov. 19 at Liberty High School.

Liberty (11-0) faces the Ellensburg Bulldogs in the Class 2A semifinals at 2 p.m. Saturday at Zaepfel Stadium in Yakima. The winner gets Archbishop Murphy or Lynden in the Dec. 3 title game at the Tacoma Dome.

For one night, though, the Patriots weren’t worrying about who their next opponent would be. They gleefully celebrated with their fans and coach Steve Valach

could barely contain the pride seeping from his pores.

“We always talk about, ‘We’ve got to be the best version of us,’ ” Valach said. “We can’t worry about anything else — be the best version of Liberty that we can be and good things happen.”

The Hawks, who posted at least 40 points in six games this season, were held to a seasonlow against Liberty, whose ball-hawking secondary made life tough for Sanders, a 6-foot-4,

Spartans finish third at state after stumble in semifinals

By Neil Pierson npierson@isspress.com In a matchup of opposing defenses that had rarely taken a punch, it took one outstanding offensive play to land the knockout blow.

Camas senior forward Alyssa Tomasini provided the big play in the 70th minute, collecting a loose ball and firing a pinpoint shot past Skyline goalkeeper Anna Smith.

That was the only offense of the night as the Papermakers survived a couple

4A GIRLS SOCCER Nov. 18 Camas 1, Skyline 0 West Valley (Yakima) 2, Hanford 1 Nov. 19 First-place match Camas 3, West Valley (Yakima) 0 Third-place match Skyline 2, Hanford 0 nervy moments at their defensive end to outlast the Spartans, 1-0, in a Class 4A girls soccer semifinal contest Nov. 18 at Sparks

Stadium in Puyallup.

The Papermakers (21-01), who allowed only two goals all season, outscored their five playoff opponents 18-1, and went on to capture the program’s second state title a day later with a 3-0 win over West Valley (Yakima).

Likewise, Skyline’s defense was stingy during its unbeaten run to the semifinals, shutting out 14 of 18 opponents. But the Spartans See SPARTANS, Page 10

220-pound senior who resembles Cam Newton.

Sanders has orally committed to play defensive end at Washington State and showed flashes of ability on offense, but couldn’t connect on many of the downfield throws he tried.

He finished the night 8 of 26 for 98 yards through the air and totaled seven carries for 21 yards.

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2A FOOTBALL Nov. 19 Lynden 34, West Valley (Spokane) 21 Archbishop Murphy 48, Tumwater 10 Liberty 21, River Ridge 14 Ellensburg 21, Sedro-Woolley 10 Saturday Lynden (11-1) vs. Archbishop Murphy (12-0) at Everett Memorial Stadium, 1 p.m.

Liberty (11-0) vs. Ellensburg (11-1) at Zaepfel Stadium, Yakima, 2 p.m.

Skyline senior Cameron Tingey (4) keeps Camas forward Sabine Postma at arm’s length as Tingey rushes for the loose ball in the first half of the Spartans’ 4A state semifinal loss to Camas on Nov. 18 in Puyallup.

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(15-1-4), who were playing for their first crown since 2012, had to settle for third place as they beat Hanford, 2-0, on Nov. 19.

Tomasini’s winning goal came with 10 minutes to play in regulation as she won the ball near the left edge of the penalty box and lifted the ball over Smith to the far-side netting.

Skyline midfielder Cameron Tingey – one of four Skyline seniors gunning for their first state championship – said there wasn’t much to do except credit Tomasini for a good play.

“There was a lot of pushing and some calls weren’t called, but I guess that’s how you play, how the game goes sometimes,” Tingey said. “And that wasn’t really our fault. There was not a whole lot we could do to stop that.”

Skyline nearly equalized in the final minutes.

Tingey had a clear-cut opportunity in the 76th minute, collecting a cross in the middle of the box, but her shot was saved by a diving Julia Coombs.

Two minutes later, Ava Giovanola’s corner kick found Mariah Alexander, who sent a towering header wide of the left post.

Skyline coach Don Braman said his players gave a tremendous effort that wasn’t rewarded.

“I really feel like Camas had one chance to score tonight and they got a goal out of it,” he said. “We had a couple more (shots) than they did and it just didn’t go in for us.”

The teams had their share of chances in the opening half, with Giovanola taking two corner kicks that forced emergency clearances. Coombs, the Camas ‘keeper, made a diving save on an Alexa Kirton shot and smothered the rebound just in time to stop Bella Calvert-Lee from scoring into an empty net.

At the other end, Camas forward Maddie Kemp nearly caught Smith off her line twice, blasting two shots wide from far beyond the box. She also had a golden opportunity in the 38th minute, charging through the middle to draw a foul that was mere feet away from a penalty kick.

Kemp sent the ensuing free kick over the crossbar.

The Spartans figured one goal would be the difference maker and they were right.

“We all knew it was going to be a hectic game and a very stressful game with a lot of emotions in it,” Tingey said. “… And I think we didn’t get what we wanted, but I’m proud of how we played it and how we got here, and how we stayed together as a team and united together.”

Braman praised Tingey, who was one of Skyline’s most dangerous attackers.

“She’s been a great competitor for us for four years and we’re certainly going to miss her.”

In the third-place match against Hanford, Kirton scored in the 47th minute with an assist to Tingey, and Tingey added an insurance goal from Olivia Bowen in the 78th.

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Liberty comes within a shootout of state title 2A GIRLS SOCCER

By Stuart Miller smiller@isspress.com A hard-fought, physical match ended in a loss for the Liberty girls soccer team Nov. 19. The Patriots finished their season as the second-best 2A team in Washington after losing in a penalty-kick shootout to Columbia River in the state championship match in Shoreline.

“I do believe that the two best teams played tonight,” Liberty coach Tami Nguyen said.

Right out of the gates, both teams took it to one another. Liberty had several close chances in the first five minutes of the game and kept bringing the pressure well into the first half.

About midway through the half, the Chieftains struck first when Julia Skimas booted a corner kick to Sophie Landers, who headed the ball in for a goal.

Liberty tied it up with a family connection 28 minutes into the half. Makena Carr crossed a ball in from the end line, and then Myka Carr cleaned up a deflection for the Patriots’ first goal.

For the remainder of the first half, the two teams battled each other in an attempt to break the stalemate. Liberty goalie Sophie Mendoza saved an uncontested shot by the Chieftains with 10 minutes remaining, diving and gobbling up a hard ground-hugger from less than 15 yards out. The Chieftains’ 6-foot-5 goalie Emma Fisk loomed large in the net, staving off several Patriot attacks.

Liberty forward Nikayla Copenhaver said the Chieftains’ physicality was hard to overcome for the younger, smaller Patriots.

Nov. 18 Liberty 6, Archbishop Murphy 2 Columbia River 5, Selah 0 Nov. 19 First-place match Columbia River 3, Liberty 2 (Columbia River wins penalty kick shootout, 3-2) Third-place match Archbishop Murphy 4, Selah 2 “I can’t emphasize enough how proud I am of them.”

Mackey was presented a sportsmanship award after the game, and she said soccer will always be part of her life.

“If I’m not playing it, I’ll be watching it. And if I’m not watching it, I’ll be thinking about it,” Mackey Greg Farrar / gfarrar@isspress.com said.

The Patriots’ future looks Liberty’s Myka Carr (left), Makena Carr (9) and teammates react after losing in a penalty-kick shootout at the 2A girls soccer state championship match against Columbia River on Saturday. See more photos bright next season. Nguyen said the young players will from Liberty’s semifinal and championship matches online at issaquahpress.com. grow from their experience “They’re a very big, goal’s crossbar. penalty-kick shootout. in the finals this season. strong team,” Copenhaver Columbia River came Columbia River’s Fisk “I want to win next year,” said. back minutes later with a blocked three hard Patriot Copenhaver, a freshman, Liberty has only one long ball of their own. Forshots, and Mendoza saved said. “We want to come senior, Callen Mackey, on its ward Katie Anthony sent a a shot as well, but the Paback and redeem ourvarsity team, while Colum- long, high ball from midtriots finally lost the game selves.” bia River has six. field toward the Patriots’ after five rounds of penalty Despite the size and age net. After a high bounce, shots.

Liberty 6, difference, Liberty played the ball landed inside the While the championship Archbishop Murphy 2 hard on defense, with net for an unassisted goal game ended in a stinging several strong stops by with 33 minutes remaining loss for the Patriots, it was Copenhaver notched a defenders Cassidy Rimmer in the half. a victory in itself for the hat trick in the Patriots’ and Taylor Elfstrom. The “We were poor in the air young team to make it that semifinal game Nov. 18, first half ended deadlocked on challenges and were far. a dominating victory over at 1-1. letting too many balls “Not one of us believed the Wildcats at Shoreline Liberty wasted no time bounce,” Nguyen said. we’d be in this game at the Stadium. scoring as the second Yellow cards were pulled start of the season” Nguyen Liberty fell behind 1-0, half opened. Two minutes on two Patriots in the clossaid. “We earned it.” but with three minutes left into the half, Copenhaver ing minutes of the half, and Mackey echoed that in the first half, Patriots booted a long shot from the second half expired statement, saying the midfielder Kalyn Gill drove about 20 yards out toward with the score 2-2.

Patriots lost a large group through a busy scrum and the tall Chieftain goalie.

Two intense, physical of seniors last year and ripped a shot to the bottom The shot had plenty of hang overtime periods followed had less than a half-dozen left of the goal, tying the time, and Fisk was able to as both teams battled to returning varsity players. match. shuffle her feet and adjust scratch out a game-winning She is likely the only player Copenhaver then scored for a leaping save attempt final goal. The Chieftains who won’t be returning to three consecutive goals, — which failed as the ball found themselves with a the team next year. including one just before soared right between Fisk’s yellow card of their own “I’m so happy to be part the halftime break, and the outstretched hand and the before the game went to a of this team,” Mackey said. rout was on.

Camas earns revenge, ends Skyline’s playoff run 4A FOOTBALL

By Jayda Evans The Seattle Times Jack Colletto took a moment to take in the scene.

For those in Camas’ red and black school colors, Skyline High’s football field turned into an outdoor after party. After shedding tears on the same field last year in the Class 4A state quarterfinals in a loss to the Spartans, the Papermakers returned to piece together a 28-14 win Nov. 19.

“We’ve been thinking about it since it happened,” said Camas senior Cooper McNatt of the 35-10 loss to Skyline in 2015. “That (loss) was one of our biggest motivations. To come back here, again, and beat them on their own field felt amazing.”

Both schools graduated all-state caliber players from last year’s quarterfinal teams. But Colletto said he never forgot the sight of the hanging heads from teammates and tears. And there was some concern it could happen again when Skyline opened the game by twice sacking Colletto, a 6-foot-3,

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Nov. 18 Sumner 16, Woodinville 13 Nov. 19 Camas 28, Skyline 14 Skyview 35, Lake Stevens 14 Richland 49, Bothell 28 Saturday Sumner (12-0) vs. Camas (12-0) at McKenzie Stadium, Vancouver, 1 p.m.

Skyview (9-3) vs. Richland (12-0) at Lampson Stadium, Kennewick, 3 p.m.

“He’s a tremendous ballplayer,” Skyline coach Mat Scott Stoddard / sstoddard@isspress.com Taylor said. “He’s kind of Skyline players Kai Kang (2) and Luke Stiles (3) embrace near midfield a few seconds after time expired like a Tim Tebow out there. in the Spartans’ 28-14 4A quarterfinal loss to the Camas Papermakers on Nov. 19 at Spartan Stadium. On third-and-short, it was really hard to stop him.”

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Skyline (9-3) wore down as the game progressed.

215-pound quarterback.

“It was aggression,” said Bradley Kim to junior Luke It turned the ball over on Camas, ranked 26th in Colletto of the feeling when Stiles to tie the score at 14. downs with 5:59 left in the the nation by MaxPreps, his team arrived to Skyline’s But Colletto immediately game. Starting at its own settled into the game by the field. “We wanted to get responded with a 58-yard 25-yardline, Camas used end of the quarter when back at them, but they were touchdown pass to junior four third-down conversions Colletto broke loose for a tough. Best team we’ve Ryan Rushall for the goand a roughing-the-kicker 53-yard touchdown score. played all year.” ahead score with 5:42 left in penalty to keep the ball to The play tied the score at Skyline, which lost stand- the third quarter. Colletto’s drain the clock. seven points apiece with out running back Isaiah 48-yard touchdown pass to “This is a hard place to 3:17 left in the first quarter. Shim to a concussion in McNatt with 10:22 left in win,” said Camas coach Jon After a McNatt intercepthe first quarter, opened the game sealed the win.

Eagle, whose team also had tion, Colletto threw a 6-yard the second half with a solid He finished with 188 its season ended by Skyline TD pass to McNatt for a 14-7 drive, capped by a 30-yard yards passing, 193 yards in 2012. “I’m enjoying this lead headed into halftime. touchdown pass from senior rushing and four TDs. right now.”

Parents and Community Are Invited to Attend FLASH and HIV/AIDS Curriculum Information Sessions for all Elementary Schools, specifically Discovery and Sunset.

Thursday, December 8, 2016 | 6:00 p.m. presentation lasts 1.5 hours

Saturday, December 10, 2016 | 9:00 a.m. presentation lasts 1.5 hours

FLASH and HIV/AIDS Curriculum Information Sessions for 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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All information sessions will be held at: Issaquah School District Administration Building Boardroom A | 565 NW Holly St., Issaquah, WA 98027

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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 exempting their child from this instruction. This must be done each year. District representatives will be available to answer questions.

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POLICE & FIRE Dirty, stinking thief At 2:52 p.m., someone reported a diaper bag valued at $175 was stolen from the 900 block of 10th Place Northeast.

Too many complaints At 1:18 p.m. Nov. 5, a man called police to comScott Stoddard / sstoddard@isspress.com plain about a white truck Liberty’s Jake Wright crosses the he “flipped off” that then to run him off the road goal line after catching a 7-yard tried at Northwest Dogwood TD pass from Austin Regis.

Street and Newport Way Northwest. He had no plate information. The man then talked poorly about the dispatch system for about five minutes. When the officer from page 9 explained he had work to do, the man hung up.

Liberty’s secondary, led by Jake Wright, Torey AnderHelpful officer son and Isaiah Owens, were at least partially responsible At 9:46 p.m. Nov. 5, an for his struggles. officer located a man in the “We just do what we do,” 100 block of East Sunset said Wright, a sophomore Way in need of the Mobile who caught a touchdown Crisis Team’s services. He pass and had a fourth-quar- escorted the man back to ter interception. “We have the steps of City Hall where athletic DBs and we just he waited for their arrival. shut him down.”

They then gave him a ride to “He’s obviously a great a shelter. athlete, made some great plays, so we have a lot of Car prowls respect for him,” Valach said of Sanders.

4At 8:30 a.m. Nov. 10, River Ridge (9-2) got a $1,000 computer was the ball to start the game, reported stolen from a 2014 quickly punted and Liberty Mazda MS3 in the 19200 went to work, driving 76 block of Southeast 45th yards in 10 plays for the Court. game’s first points.

4Sometime before 3:25 Liberty ran the ball on p.m. Nov. 10, someone broke nine straight plays but into a 2006 Chevy Impala finished the march with a and stole a computer, its rollout pass to the left. Aus- bag and some shoes in the tin Regis found a wide-open 4700 block of 192nd Place Wright from 7 yards.

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But that was Dorfner’s only noteworthy run of the night. His other four carries from page 1 netted minus-4 yards.

The teams exchanged Republican Chad Magenpunts and battled for field danz has been knocking on position for much of the first doors since Nov. 12 engaghalf. Dorfner also made an ing in “ballot rehab,” as the outstanding defensive play Magendanz campaign calls when he pulled an intercep- it. Democrat Mark Multion away from Owens. let’s supporters have been Owens had beaten the “ballot curing” for a similar Hawks’ secondary on a amount of time. deep post route, but Regis Both candidates gathered underthrew the ball and al- volunteer parties Nov. 19 lowed Dorfner to recover. for a weekend ballot-chasLiberty took a 14-7 lead ing surge. with 4:20 to play in the “It comes down to ground second period, embarking game, which is nothing new upon an eight-play, 55-yard in politics,” Magendanz told drive. Dulin Hayden swept about a dozen volunteers. left for 17 yards, setting up Results released through first-and-goal, and Jacob Sunday had Mullet with a Thoreson powered in from 544-vote lead. King County 3 yards for the score. planned five more rounds of The defensive units conresult updates from Monday tinued to dominate through to the date the election is the third period, but the certified, Nov. 29.

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Gang tags A motorist reported at 3:03 p.m. Nov. 3 that a building she drives past every day in the 6100 block of East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast, which has had graffiti on it for a while, has new graffiti spray painted on it that appears gang-related.

Vandalism Someone caused $1,000 in vandalism to property in the 3000 block of Northeast Harrison Drive sometime before 9:06 a.m. Nov. 14.

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Disorderly conduct A 42-year-old Snoqualmie man was arrested at 2:21 a.m. Nov. 7 for disorderly conduct in the 100 block of East Sunset Way.

“We want every vote counted, but especially our votes,” Magendanz told his volunteers.

A list of hundreds of voters’ names and addresses was divvied up between volunteers using an Issaquah office as headquarters. On the hill high above Magendanz headquarters, Mullet had gathered a couple dozen volunteers at the bastion for his campaign, Zeeks Pizza in the Issaquah Highlands.

On Saturday morning, Cory Rueb got a list of about a dozen addresses at Magendanz headquarters, with each voter labeled as “Hard Republican,” “Soft Republican,” or “Undecided.” A number of public and party records help determine the status of each voter.

Rueb’s first run of the day, which took several hours, found most of the voters away from home. Depend-

At 11:51 p.m. Nov. 7, a 33-year-old Issaquah man was arrested for negligent driving after causing a non-injury accident in the 4200 block of 191st Avenue Southeast.

Bicycles stolen At 11:47 a.m. Nov. 10, a $1,525 bicycle was reported stolen from the 1000 block of Lake Drive.

Sign of a theft At 4:53 p.m. Nov. 11, someone stole a $300 sandwich sign from the 6500 block of 226th Place Southeast.

ing on the voter’s likelihood of voting for Magendanz, Rueb would leave a letter at the door explaining his visit, or just get back in the car and move on.

When someone was home, Rueb would feel out their voting habits with a couple questions before divulging the fact that the ballot was not counted. One man, who said he leaned Democratic, was promptly wished a good a day and left uniformed of his ballot status as Rueb moved on to the next house.

“It’s all guesses. You really don’t know,” Mullet said of his effort to target voters.

“You assume people in Issaquah are more likely to be favorable to our campaign than Black Diamond” Mullet said the Saturday effort netted about 15 votes.

Magendanz could not immediately be reached for his results.

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At 12:05 p.m. Nov. 10, police received a report of a vehicle being stolen from the Park & Ride in the 1000 block of 17th Avenue Northwest. The vehicle, which the owner reported had a Glock 43 pistol inside it, was later found at the Park & Ride, with the Glock 43 still inside.

A 44-year-old Clackamas, Ore., man was arrested at 10:25 a.m. Nov. 6 for driving under the influence at Renton-Issaquah Road Southeast and Northwest Talus Drive. His blood alcohol content was measured at .145 and .149.

Make a tax-deductible donation to Issaquah Community Services. The organization is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Send donations to Issaquah Community Services, P.O. Box 669, Issaquah, WA 98027.

You can also donate to the cause using PayPal on the ICS website issaquahcommunityservices.org.

The names of donors — but not amounts — are published in The Issaquah Press unless anonymity is requested. Call ICS at 8373125 for more information.

A $20 coin purse was reported stolen at 12:33 p.m. Nov. 6 from the 1400 block of Highlands Drive Northeast.

At 7:03 a.m. Nov. 6, the owner of a 2016 Toyota Highlander valued at $50,000 reported it stolen from the 1300 block of Greenwich Walk Northeast.

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4The owner of a 2008 GMC truck reported at 9:05 a.m. Nov. 13 that someone broke into the truck in the 1800 block of Northwest Gilman Boulevard and stole some jackets and a calculator. Total loss including damage was estimated at $1,300.

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The Sing & Play Along The organization currentMessiah is free to attend ly has an annual budget of and participate. Everyone about $130,000 and every is encouraged to contribute penny goes to a person who a donation to the Merry needs it, thanks to an allChristmas Issaquah fund, volunteer staff. though.

Most of the organization’s Singers of all ages and money comes from the skill levels are invited to Merry Christmas Issaquah participate in the concert. fund, an annual holiday Instrumentalists comfortcampaign spearheaded by able playing Baroque The Issaquah Press since music should email 1981. m.balmidiano@yahoo.com Organizers set a $100,000 to register your participagoal for 2016. Issaquah tion before Nov. 30.

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“The focus (of the meeting) was how can we work together to minimize the cost and get to the bottom to what has happened to our aquifer,” Mayor Fred Butler said.

Butler said the group came to an informal agreement to share data and investigative resources to identify potential sources of the PFOS contamination. They also agreed to keep the public informed.

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toward a goal of improving the park system and ensuring there is a diversity of park amenities in the city. from page 1 Watling is planning multiple opportunities for com“We (Issaquah) have an munity engagement — both amazing system of natural face-to-face and online — areas,” Watling said. “I see starting in January, with the the opportunity to unify the goal of adopting the update system.”

by September or October of Watling said he was 2017. excited to work in a “comAlso helping shape future munity that is so passionate park plans is the priorities about their park system.” As set by the park bond voters the park staff is developing approved in 2013. It includthe comprehensive plan, ed repairs to Julius Boehm he said he hopes to tap into Pool, work at various playthat energy, planning rogrounds around the city and bust, authentic community the installation of another engagement throughout the all-weather/artificial turf process. field in Central Park.

“Taking these decades of The $10 million bond also investment that this commu- set aside $2 million for the nity has made, and position- city to continue acquiring ing them to serve Issaquah open space and creekside of today and Issaquah of land, which for years has the next 20 to 30 years,” been a priority for the city.

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draws water in the same location but at a deeper level than Gilman Well No. 4, at an amount below the EPA’s advisory level.

Over the summer, water from Sammamish Plateau’s Wells No. 7 and No. 8 were found to contain trace amounts of PFOS. In September, PFOS was found in soil samples taken from Eastside Fire & Rescue’s headquarters at 175 Newport Way Northwest.

In October, trace amounts of PFOS were found in water tested by Sammamish Plateau Water in Issaquah Creek. Minute amounts were found both in the main stem, near the fish hatchery, and in the North Fork.

PFOS is known to cause liver damage and birth defects in lab animals.

Research on its effects on humans is still evolving.

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for the public is for all the agencies to work together.

PFOS was first detected in levels high above the EPA’s advisory level in Issaquah’s Gilman Well No. 4 back in 2013. Water from that well was and continues to be blended with water from other wells, which resulted in Issaquah’s tap water not exceeding EPA advisory limits.

Since June 2016, water from Gilman Well No. 4 is run through a treatment system leased by Issaquah and is tested regularly. The most recent test results showed no detectable level of PFOS. In July, PFOS was detected in Issaquah’s Gilman Well No. 5, which

The Issaquah Press ally been around Issaquah Creek and how to preserve the creekside,” Watling said.

“For habitat, for restoration, for environmental benefit, but also for potential and possible recreational use.”

The most recent acquisition happened during the Nov. 7 City Council meeting, when councilmembers approved $520,000 for the purchase of a property along Front Street.

The parks plan update will further refine the vision for these parks and provide a plan to connect these spaces.

Dog owners will be happy to know part of the parks plan update will look at finding an opportunity to incorporate some off-leash areas in city parks, which Watling said many residents have indicated was a priority for them.

Residents have also voiced desire for more athletic fields, better connectivity for trails, a water-spray park and more open space to throw a Frisbee or have a picnic, Watling said.

Watling is ready for the opportunity “to take some amazing investments and better connect them,” he said.

“How do we really begin to plan and envision those public spaces as a connected opportunity?” Watling asked. “That gets really, really exciting.”

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