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American Kennel Club judge is suspect in ‘animal hoarding’ case

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By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporter The suspect in a case investigators described as “animal hoarding” is a judge for the American Kennel Club, a prestigious registry of purebred dogs.

Pasado’s Safe Haven, a nonprofit animal rescue organization in Seattle, released the information Nov. 30, as the investigation continues into dogs discovered living in filthy conditions in Issaquah and Burien homes.

King County animal control officers seized 62 dogs from a Cougar Mountain home in Issaquah and 38 more from a Burien home in early October.

Pasado’s Safe Haven asked prosecutors to file 14 counts of firstdegree animal cruelty against the judge — the dogs’ owner — and the Burien homeowner. The dogs’ other owner died after the investigation started.

CARES of Burien needs help to care for dogs seized from Issaquah and Burien homes in early October.

Call 206-81-CARES or email buriencares@gmail.com to learn more.

“We are currently still in the investigative stages of this case,” Sgt. Cindi West, King County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman, said Nov. 30. “We will be meeting with the deputy prosecuting attorney in the next couple weeks and hope to have a filing decision soon.”

The Issaquah Press typically does not name a suspect until he or she is charged.

The sheriff’s office has not yet

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Spartans conquer state, again

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The state 4A football championship trophy is light as a feather for the happy Skyline High School Spartans Dec. 3 at the Tacoma Dome after their 38-7 victory over the Skyview Storm. Read about the game and see more photos on Page B4.

Couple searches for Merry Christmas Issaquah inspires giving lost wedding ring

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By Tom Corrigan Issaquah Press reporter On Nov. 29, Tami Johnson’s husband Tyler visited the Fred Meyer store in Issaquah. She admits the wedding ring he lost at the store can be replaced, but the memories attached to it are well out of the ordinary.

When Tami Johnson gave birth to twins in 2009, she had been pregnant for a mere 24 weeks.

Deacon and Avigail weighed in at 1 pound, 10 ounces and 1 pound, 7 ounces. They were given only a 40 percent chance of survival.

“I am very fortunate to say that today they are healthy children with minimal issues,” Johnson said.

Deacon is in therapy to help with some general motor skill issues, but otherwise both children are in good health, she said.

Still, back when they were born, Tyler Johnson could put his wedding ring around Deacon’s leg with room to spare. That is the source of the couple’s added emotional attachment to the ring. The Johnsons have a striking picture of the ring around Deacon’s leg, with Tami’s hand in the frame to add a

further sense of scale.

On the day he lost the ring, Tyler Johnson was at the Fred Meyer on East Lake Sammamish Parkway about 5 p.m. He was carrying both Deacon and Avigail with his hands clasped between them and in front of him. He believes the ring just popped off at some point.

Tami added that he spent most of his time in the furniture area and also in the toy department near the bikes. Johnson said her husband isn’t sure if he lost the ring inside or outside the store, but was parked about five rows back from the store entryway nearest the produce.

Johnson described the ring as platinum with ridges. She said both she and her husband called Fred Meyer to see if anyone had turned in the ring, but had not met with any success. They also searched around the store and parking lot themselves. Anyone with information about the ring can email Tami Johnson at tamilynnjohnson@gmail.com.

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

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Tyler and Tami Johnson’s lost ring is seen here around the leg of their son Deacon, who was born prematurely along with twin sister Avigail.

Sometimes asking for help is difficult.

Alison Yi learned as much as childcare, housing and transportation expenses mounted.

The recent Issaquah transplant logged hours on the road each weekday, shuttling her young children to preschool in Shoreline and then heading to work in the Renton School District. The constant commuting put a strain on a tight budget.

“It was really hard for me to decide, should I really go and get help from somebody who I don’t know?” she said. “I did, and I’m happy that I did. I learned something. There’s a place that you can get help, and have the person who needs help proceed with their goal and their life and be successful.”

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Yi turned to Issaquah Community Services for help. The organization is in the midst of the holiday season Merry Christmas Issaquah fundraising drive.

Issaquah Community Services is the all-volunteer nonprofit organi-

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

Send donations to Merry Christmas Issaquah, c/o The Issaquah Press, P.O. Box 1328, Issaquah, WA 98027. The names of donors — but not amounts — are published in The Press unless anonymity is requested.

zation responsible for dispersing the donations to families living inside Issaquah School District boundaries. Merry Christmas Issaquah is the organization’s most important fundraiser of the year.

The organization offers rent assistance if eviction is imminent, help with utility bills if the provider is threatening shutoff or emergency transportation.

Yi said the financial demands after moving to Issaquah in June meant she had to juggle many commitments — and could not afford to set aside money for rent.

“The gas money, the time — it was just too much,” she said.

Yi assists in special-education classrooms in Renton schools and intends to pursue a master’s degree to teach special education.

The boost from Issaquah Community Services made her even more eager to contribute to society.

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Book commemorates Pearl Harbor anniversary

By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporter The shimmering layer on the crystalline water is called “black tears” — a relic and a reminder from the attack on the USS Arizona at Pearl Harbor.

The shipwreck leaks more than a quart of oil each day and stains the harbor near the blinding white memorial to the sailors entombed below.

The interplay between oil and water intrigued Jerry Kaufman.

The photographer and Issaquah Highlands resident captured images from the USS Arizona Memorial for the soon-to-be-published book “Renewal at The Place of Black Tears” — a glimpse at the oil seeping from the shipwreck.

“How beauty can emerge even from the deepest tragedies is quite vivid there,” he said.

The attack on the USS Arizona left 1,177 sailors dead. The shipwreck is the resting place for

1,102 sailors.

Dec. 7 marks 70 years since the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor.

The attack left more than 2,400 Americans dead and almost another 1,300 wounded. The day after the attack, the United States declared war on Japan and entered World War II. The oil droplets come from about 500,000 gallons of fuel oil trapped inside the deteriorating hulk. The book includes about 30 images.

“Depending on the light and wind and current conditions, you have this kaleidoscope of images,” he said. “It’s just constantly changing. It’s changing moment by moment.”

The ever-changing scene offered Kaufman a rich opportunity.

“People see all kinds of things in these images when they look at them,” he said. “Some of them will

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Jerry Kaufman sits at his work desk, on which is spread out an early proof of his book, ‘Black Tears,’ and the Nikon D300 plus 18-200mm lens with which he shot the images at the Arizona Memorial.

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City announces up to 20 employee layoffs

By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporter The city plans to start employee layoffs in February, as officials launch a wide-ranging reorganization at City Hall.

Under a reorganization plan prepared by Seattle consultant Moss Adams, the city could shed as many as 20 employees to retool the Public Works Engineering and Planning departments. Meanwhile, the city could hire additional administrative staffers to shift paperwork and other clerical duties from high-level managers.

“Layoffs are never easy,” City Administrator Bob Harrison said.

“Some of it is part of the economy and some of it is just dealing with the new realities of what today is.”

The municipal workforce includes about 200 employees.

Officials plan to offer severance packages to employees in the affected departments next month.

The plan also recommends a more muscular economic development effort from the city.

Harrison announced the initial step Nov. 29 — a plan to promote Keith Niven, the longtime Major Development Review Team manager, to economic development director. Leaders intend to hire economic development managers to complete the team.

The recommendations, from a report released last month, called for Mayor Ava Frisinger and other leaders to restructure development and planning functions.

“Times have changed, as we know,” Moss Adams’ Tom Krippaehne said in a presentation to City Council members Nov. 29.

“They’re changing in the city of Issaquah and they’re changing in the development functions. It’s a good time to take a look at how to

Trooper unhurt after icy Interstate 90 crash A state trooper rolled a patrol cruiser on eastbound Interstate 90 early Dec. 5 east of Issaquah amid foggy and icy conditions.

The incident occurred at about 3 a.m. as Trooper Casey Myers, 28, neared the end of his shift and hit a patch of black ice. The patrol cruiser veered off the roadway and then rolled into a roadside embankment.

The six-year veteran trooper did not sustain injuries in the crash, but he later checked into Overlake Hospital Medical Center in Bellevue as a precaution.

The state Department of Transportation also treated roads

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update your business model.”

Harrison also announced a plan to promote Sheldon Lynne, the longtime No. 2 official in Public Works Engineering, to director.

(Longtime Public Works Engineering Director Bob Brock retired early last month.)

The city is also recruiting for a deputy city administrator — the No. 3 position at City Hall. The reorganization plan calls for the deputy city administrator to oversee building, public works and planning functions. Officials intend to fill the position in February.

(Deputy City Administrator Joe Meneghini retired in August.)

The report also pushes for a grants manager to increase dollars steered to the city.

The plan recommends for Niven’s successor at the Major Development Review Team — the department-within-a-department focused on planning in the urban villages and Rowley Properties’ business district property — to be a planner.

The team — established before the building boom in the Issaquah Highlands — was scheduled to fold at end of the year, but ongoing large-scale projects mean the unit is needed for a while longer. Moss Adams recommended officials continue the Major Development Review Team through 2012 or 2013 to handle ongoing projects, such as the planned Bellevue College campus in the highlands.

The study also focused on efficiency and effectiveness. The consultant discovered different cultures, expectations and management styles across municipal departments. Moreover, the report pointed out the differences in coordination, scheduling and tracking across departments.

The report recommends consolidation in some areas, in part so

city employees communicate better.

“We’ve allowed this culture to persist for some time, and it’s time to reconnect the dots,” Krippaehne said.

Moss Adams called for city leaders to slim down the 13 municipal boards and commissions to relieve employees’ workload and consolidate some functions.

Even as officials start to trim the existing boards and commissions, the council is scheduled to decide soon on a city Economic Vitality Commission. Creating such a commission is a top council priority for 2012.

The council is expected to vote on reorganizing the other boards and commissions in March.

Implementing recommendations from the Moss Adams report could take almost a year, as administrators and council members agree on proposed changes.

The council still needs to adjust the 2012 budget to account for changes outlined in the plan.

“These studies are hard,” Krippaehne said. “They’re hard because of change. They’re hard because you talk about tough issues. We try to clearly recognize that in all environments there are some good things you have going, so to speak. The city of Issaquah has many.”

In July, Frisinger selected Moss Adams to examine how City Hall operates. The city spent $50,000 to conduct the study. The consultant lauded the city for a “committed, hardworking and diligent staff.”

“You’re in better shape than many of the governments we’re working with,” Krippaehne said.

to combat ice, but crews responded to ice-related crashes on Eastside roads.

Officials used the incident as a reminder to motorists to use caution on icy roads.

The vehicle then rolled onto its roof and slid back onto the roadway, ejecting an 18-year-old backseat passenger and Issaquah resident in the process.

Police later identified the driver as a Sammamish resident. Police said a 14-year-old North Bend girl had been riding in the front passenger seat during the crash.

Sgt. Cindi West, King County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman, said investigators found no evidence of drugs or alcohol. West did not know whether the occupants had been wearing seatbelts.

West did not have additional information about the vehicle occupants’ or conditions. The case remains under investigation.

Issaquah man injured in North Bend rollover accident Police said local men suffered injuries in a recent Snoqualmie Valley rollover crash.

Police said the vehicle involved in the crash was headed westbound on Mount Si Road near North Bend at 6:22 p.m. Nov. 18.

Then, the 18-year-old driver lost control coming out of a leftward curve, sending the vehicle onto the road shoulder.

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

Two years in the making, settlement arrives over swapped black Labs

By Tom Corrigan Issaquah Press reporter In December 2009, Issaquah’s Anne Galasso went to the PetSmart PetsHotel of Issaquah to pick up her black Lab. On the same day, Stacey and Rob Peterson, of Maple Valley, went to the same business to retrieve their dog. The company admits the dog owners both went home with the wrong dog, according to PetSmart spokeswoman Michelle Friedman.

The mix up eventually was caught by the dog owners and rectified.

But Galasso alleged the damage to her dog LaiLa already was done.

Upon her return to her rightful owner, Galasso claimed LaiLa among other problems, had kennel cough and was limping. Galasso said the dog also developed severe stomach ulcers. But Galasso contended as LaiLa’s health got worse, so did any cooperation or assistance on the part of PetSmart.

Friedman said the company always was willing to work with Galasso. Only recently a PetSmart associate had contacted Galasso looking for documentation of LaiLa’s problems, but received no response, Friedman said. Galasso disputed any recent contact with PetSmart’s corporate offices, but Friedman said Galasso’s case had been closed because of her lack of response.

While both sides declined to give details, there apparently was some further back and forth shortly after The Issaquah Press contacted the company about LaiLa’s story. On Nov. 21, Galasso stated the company offered her a $2,000 settlement, which she refused, claiming treatments needed by LaiLa would cost more than that amount.

Still, just a few days later, Galasso said the two sides had come to an accord. A signed confidentiality agreement prevented her from discussing any details.

“I’m satisfied with the arrangements that have been made for LaiLa,” Galasso said.

Friedman also declined to discuss any settlement.

“Overall, really, our biggest priority is helping pets and their parents,” she said.

Speaking prior to signing the confidentiality agreement, Galasso contended that after the initial mix-up was discovered, PetSmart had seemed ready to accept responsibility for any problems with LaiLa. Friedman said PetSmart paid for vet visits for both LaiLa and the Petersons’ dog.

She said both animals received a clean bill of health except for an ear infection suffered by LaiLa. Galasso insisted the ear infection was only the start of her dog’s problems. The allegedly injured leg was perhaps the biggest worry.

According to Galasso, LaiLa was suffering from a hip problem and

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Anne Galasso’s black lab LaiLa’s health deteriorated after a mixup sent her home with the wrong family in 2009. needed some costly X-rays and possibly surgery. But Galasso again alleged PetSmart began to back away from offering any help to LaiLa. “They quit all communication,” Galasso said, claiming that phone calls to company headquarters were ignored. Local PetSmart officials simply said the problem wasn’t theirs, according to Galasso.

She also said that in the meantime LaiLa was getting worse, limping along with one leg in the air 90 percent of the time. Galasso further claimed a veterinarian told her LaiLa’s leg had deteriorated to the point amputation might prove necessary.

According to Galasso, the problem with LaiLa’s leg may have begun or been intensified immediately after the dogs were switched.

Galasso said LaiLa was boarded in a Canadian facility by Stacey Peterson’s parents. The Petersons were apparently on vacation.

Galasso said she believes LaiLa may have been mistreated while in the Canadian facility, perhaps run too hard. Galasso said PetSmart reimbursed the Petersons for the cost of the time spent in the Canadian kennel by the dog they thought was theirs.

Galasso argued that meant PetSmart was taking responsibil-

ity for what allegedly happened to LaiLa while in Canada.

Galasso further argued LaiLa would never have been boarded in Canada if PetSmart hadn’t mixed up the dogs in the first place.

Just prior to signing the confidentiality agreement with PetSmart, Galasso said she was taking LaiLa in for needed X-rays and possible surgery.

“I just want what is right for my dog,” said Galasso, who works with developmentally disabled adults. She said the women in her care have become very attached to LaiLa. “That dog is part of their lives,” she said.

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

CORRECTION In a story, “Issaquah decks the halls with holiday happenings,” in the Nov. 30 Press, the title of Issaquah Chamber of Commerce official Matt Bott was wrong. Bott is the chamber’s chief executive officer.

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Council recommends study for pool financing Jazz club Bake’s Place

By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporter The city intends to survey Issaquah School District residents about support for financing a pool and other parks amenities next year.

City Council members included the pool proposal and others on a list of changes to the 2012 city budget.

In October, Mayor Ava Frisinger sent to the council a $32 million general fund budget — dollars used to fund police and fire services, community development and planning, parks and recreation, and municipal government.

Overall, the council’s recommended changes amount to $4.1 million. The change to the general fund is $469,784.

The total proposed city budget —

including dollars for capital expenses and from other accounts — is $85.7 million after the council’s recommended changes.

The budget adjustment is routine. The council offers changes to the mayor’s proposed budget each year to produce a concrete spending plan.

In a letter to Frisinger, Council President John Traeger outlined changes to the 2012 spending plan.

“The council recognizes the administration’s efforts in responsibly managing the budget in these tough economic times,” Traeger wrote.

The council is due to adopt the 2012 spending plan Dec. 19.

In addition to the pool study — a step to renovate or replace the aging Julius Boehm Pool — council members called for the municipal

Parks & Recreation Department to offer and market additional programs. The council said additional programs could generate more dollars for the city.

The popular Julius Boehm Pool no longer meets demand for high school and club swim teams, recreational swimmers and children’s swimming lessons due to its age and other factors, but passing a municipal bond to salvage the facility could prove to be a tough sell.

The pool services residents from the school district. Financing a replacement pool could require cities intersecting school district boundaries — Bellevue, Newcastle, Renton and Sammamish — to sign off on a deal.

The council also recommended adding dollars to fill a vacant police officer position next year.

Leftover dollars from building

Eastside Fire & Rescue Station 72 — a showcase for “green” technology — should be used for affordable housing, street improvements and repairs to the troubled retention wall along Southeast Black Nugget Road behind Fred Meyer and The Home Depot.

The council called for a study to evaluate local water systems. In addition to the city water utility, Bellevue and the Sammamish Plateau Water and Sewer District serve customers inside Issaquah city limits.

The council is expected to adjust the budget further, perhaps early next year, in order to implement a staff reorganization recommended

by Seattle consultant Moss Adams.

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

Darigold manager gets probation for Issaquah Creek spill

By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporter The engineering manager responsible for a fish-killing ammonia spill from the downtown Darigold dairy has been sentenced to probation and community service for the October 2009 incident.

On Dec. 1, U.S. District Court Judge Mary Alice Theiler sentenced Darigold employee Gerald N. Marsland to two years probation and 70 hours of community service for the Issaquah Creek spill. Theiler also imposed a $2,000 fine on Marsland.

Darigold is required to pay a

Christmas tree cutting is banned on Tiger Mountain, other state lands Forget about cutting a fresh Christmas tree in the Tiger Mountain State Forest or on other state lands.

The state Department of Natural Resources does not sell Christmas trees or pine boughs from state trust lands.

The agency manages forests on state trust lands and only allows timber to be harvested to benefit public schools, universities and other state institutions.

“Cutting trees from state trust forests isn’t allowed,” state Commissioner of Public Lands Peter Goldmark said in a statement. “These trees need to grow to build future public schools in

$10,000 fine and pay $60,000 to protect and restore natural resources in the Issaquah Creek watershed as a part of a plea agreement announced in June.

Prosecutors also said Marsland directed repairs and failed to prevent the spill. Prosecutors charged Marsland for violating the federal Clean Water Act. Marsland’s attorney asked for his client to be sentenced to one year of probation and 50 hours of community service.

The ammonia spill occurred Oct. 7, 2009, during maintenance and repair to the refrigeration system at the downtown Issaquah dairy.

State investigators said a crew draining part of the refrigeration system allowed a toxic ammonia solution to flow onto the roof of the creekside building and down a storm drain.

Investigators said about 50 to 70 gallons of the liquid flowed into a storm drain system and discharged into the East Fork of Issaquah Creek.

In the moments after the spill, a state Department of Fish and Wildlife survey team conducting a salmon spawning survey in the creek smelled a strong ammonia odor and observed about 40 to 50 dead fish downstream from the

Darigold storm water outfall.

The dead fish included Puget Sound chinook salmon — a species protected under the Endangered Species Act — coho salmon, trout and sculpin, a small fish.

Investigators later said the spill killed mostly sculpin.

Under the plea agreement between Darigold and federal prosecutors, Darigold also agreed to publicly apologize for the criminal conduct by publishing a statement in The Issaquah Press.

In October 2010, the state Department of Ecology fined Darigold $10,000 for the spill — the maximum penalty under state law.

our state, as well as provide wildlife habitat and clean water and air.”

Though the state does not allow Christmas tree cutting, people can cut trees at private farms and on U.S. Forest Service land.

Purchase permits to cut Christmas trees inside the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest at www.fs.usda.gov/mbs. Trees can be cut in eastern portions of King County, plus parts of Pierce, Snohomish, Skagit and Whatcom counties.

Christmas tree seekers can find places to cut trees from the Washington members of the National Christmas Tree Association at www.christmastree.org or the Pacific Northwest Christmas Tree Association at www.nwtrees.com.

AT&T proposes adding equipment on cell tower

cabinet on the landfill tower.

The agency is in the process of determining potential environmental impacts of the landfill project.

Residents can send comments about the environmental impacts to DDES — Building and Fire Services Division, 900 Oakesdale Ave. S.W., Renton, WA 98057-5212. The public comment period ends Dec. 19.

Residents can also review the applications and any environmental studies at the Renton office.

Planners OK’d the request from AT&T to add two antennae, six remote radio heads, three lines of cable and a surge protector to the tower at 10200 Renton-Issaquah Road S.E.

King County is considering proposals from AT&T to modify antennae and equipment for the existing cell tower near the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill.

The county also approved AT&T’s plan to add antennae and equipment to the existing cell tower at 10200 Renton-Issaquah Road S.E., about a mile northeast from the Southeast May Valley Road intersection.

AT&T applied to the King County Department of Development and Environmental Services to replace three antennae, six remote radio heads and a surge protector for the

is moving to Bellevue

By David Hayes Issaquah Press reporter The Bakers’ “living room” is moving.

Bake’s Place is closing its doors after eight and a half years in Providence Point following a final performance Feb. 14. Owner Craig Baker and his wife, Laura, decided to move to a bigger facility in Bellevue.

The right fit for the new location was with Columbia West Properties, owner of the Columbia West Building. The new location will be at 108th Avenue Northeast and Northeast Second Street in downtown Bellevue, across from Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar. The new Bake’s Place and Premier Live Music Venue will boast a 4,500-square-foot facility, doubling the Issaquah capacity.

Baker plans to expand a mezzanine, to accommodate more seats, and add an outdoor patio.

What started as a little jazz room in the Bakers’ bed-andbreakfast basement living room, located off the highway in Fall City, grew to a premier destination in Providence Point.

Downbeat Magazine even named it one of the Top 100 Jazz Clubs in the World.

To celebrate the move, Bake’s Place will invite some of its

favorite longtime performers, including Greta Mattasa, Tingstad and Rumbel, and David Lanz, to name a few. In addition, Baker said he plans a couple of all-star performances, including a jazz vocal ensemble and a group of the region’s top male vocalists paying tribute to the Rat Pack.

Baker said the new business will still feature dinner and a performance, but he plans to move away from exclusively scheduling jazz musicians. Rather, the new schedule will be more encompassing, adding singer-songwriters, blues, funk, big band and eclectic, depending on the night of the week.

He’s also excited to have struck a partnership with chef Chris Peterson, a longtime Northwest chef with more than 20 years of experience.

“He’s very good, especially for being a young guy,” Baker said.

“But he’s also a businessman, so we’re excited to have his addition.”

Baker said that each weekend they’ll be giving away tickets to the grand opening at the new location, which he is planning for sometime in March.

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

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he state’s initiative process has turned Washington special-interest groups into children making up a Christmas list. Initiative creators come up with one pricey item after another that they want — or fees and taxes they want to go away — with little concern for the financial impacts.

In recent years, voters have decided that the Legislature needs a supermajority to raise taxes — essentially taking that option off the table.

If the initiative process is here to stay, one vital change should be made. All ballot language must include the financial impact.

Since 2000, we, the voting people, have decided that teachers need to be paid more, class sizes need to be lower, we don’t want to pay license tab fees of more than $30, we won’t pony up an extra couple of pennies for tax on a candy bar or bottle of water, and the latest, that people who provide care for senior citizens or the disabled should receive more training.

They are, generally, worthy ideas. Who is against lower taxes, smaller class sizes, cheaper candy or more training for Grandma’s caretaker?

Nowhere in any of these initiatives does it mention the cost. With a tax hike off the Legislature’s table, mandating more money for one program means taking it from somewhere else.

The fix for this is simple. Any initiative should state explicitly what the impact is to state or local budgets. These explanations should be both in the text of the initiative and in the voter’s guide.

Material backing up the presented facts must be presented to the Secretary of State for verification before the initiative goes on the ballot. Further, a summary of the financial impact, verified by a budgeting agency, must be included in the voter’s guide summary, both pro and con.

For too long, Washington voters have used the initiative process as a way to dream up and implement nice-sounding ideas completely detached from the reality of paying for them.

If initiators truly believe in their ballot proposal, they should have to do the financial homework and present it to the voters.

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ever fear! Although the passing of Steve Jobs has left many of us Applemaniacs saddened and adrift, there still are people with many good ideas for products which, in the tradition of this great inventor, Americans don’t know they have to have until they get in long lines to buy them.

One of those idea people is me.

Although these products are not available this Christmas, by next year they’ll be at Issaquah’s Best Buy, Fred Meyer and Target stores in time for the Black Friday mobs.

Of course, since there is no improving on the perfection of either Jobs’ inventions or his marketing skills, my first idea is to make sure to slap a lower-case “I” in front of everything I want to sell.

One product idea came to mind just this morning, it will be called the “iScraper” and it will instantly remove all of the snow and ice from your car each morning in the Issaquah Highlands.

The GPS in your car will send its coordinates to a satellite in orbit, which in turn will send a microwave burst down to heat your car. Think of it as your own personal microwave oven in space!

Just to be clear, I will not be responsible for anyone going all Dixie Chicks and putting Earl in

the trunk first.

My next invention, which everyone will find indispensable throughout the rest of the century, will be called the Greg “iMe” and will Farrar basically rePress photographer place primitive Facebook and Twitter social media. All you have to do is wear it like a baseball cap. Y’know those little vent holes? Those holes will contain microphones, cameras and smell sensors, and broadcast your life in 360-degree, 3-D, 24/7 realtime high definition. Your friends will never miss a moment of your life again!

One of the problems nagging at people forever has been traffic.

Doesn’t matter if it was horse drawn, the Model T or light rail, it’s been nagging! Now I know what you’re thinking, “Greg just wants to invent the transporter from Star Trek.” Well, that’s silly.

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Criticism of problem in downtown was not directed at any one building I am sorry if my comments on Nov. 15 were taken as directed toward any one individual; they were not. The problem of tagging in downtown is bigger than one building.

The suggestion that it is the DownTown Issaquah Association's job to clean the graffiti is not mine, but rather that of the headline to my letter, which I did not write. I was pointing out that, historically, the former executive director of the DIA would inform businesses of tagging, and work with them to find a remedy.

It was my understanding that the executive director position was eliminated at the DIA in favor of a part-time community relations position. We now learn that there is once again an executive director position, so I guess I have been confused about the structural changes this year in the organization.

That being said, I am glad that the executive director informed the Vino Bella landlord of the graffiti, and that it was remedied. I would assume that the other building owners and historical society have been informed about their graffiti as well.

If a group of residents wishes to convene to help identify graffiti and work with landlords to identify and clean as needed, I would be willing to volunteer some time for the effort.

Bryce Van Parys Issaquah

Highlands development

City should have higher priorities than financially backing developer Thank you for your excellent editorial and reporting regarding the city’s plan to subsidize the developers in the Issaquah Highlands $3 million to $4 million in taxpayer dollars.

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Membership is declining in local civic organizations (like the Elks, Eagles and Masonic lodges). What can they do/offer to interest you in becoming a member?

Yes, we need young people in our civic organizations, like in our Kiwanis Club of Issaquah.

There is really not much that we can offer but to make them feel comfortable and be part of the group. Most young professionals are very busy with work and raising young family, but they check their emails and get into social media, so maybe we can create an Internet club as an extension of our noon club. They need a break from work so they need a fun meeting where maybe sometimes they can bring their families or bring

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I have been to the council’s budget meetings before, and know how hidden they are. In my view, this is a topic that was inappropriate for this venue, and perfectly illustrates why city budget deliberations should be held in the Council Chambers and televised on channel 21.

I guess it also perfectly illustrates why the politicians don’t want the public to watch them discuss their back-room budget deals.

The idea of subsidizing developers millions of public dollars to build a low-end 1980’s-style strip mall is simply disgusting. Besides that, this strip mall violates the highlands’ urban village concept and a cash payout, Issaquah’s vision for “economic vitality.”

The city’s Economic Vitality Element states: “The city’s vision for economic vitality is based on contributing to the city’s character and assuring that future development contributes to the city’s financial base.” Please note the word “contributes.”

For a long time now, every time I hear “economic vitality” mentioned at a council meeting it always means some sort of taxpayer giveaway is about to be granted. Never before has the payoff been in cash or so blatant. Growth is supposed to pay its own way and create benefits that contribute to the greater good. The city’s priority should be public safety, parks, roads and maintaining a vibrant community … not subsidizing private developers’ projects that don’t pencil out.

Right now the council is also considering putting a bond measure on the ballot for a new swimming pool and several new parks. These are exactly the types of amenities that we should be able to pay for with the “economic vitality” we gain from growth, rather than new taxes.

Maybe those in City Hall who support giving millions of dollars in public handouts to the developers should prioritize pool users, like our seniors and children, instead. Let’s spend these millions for a new pool first, and let them promote a bond measure for the developers. I look forward to that vote!

Rules of the road

Speed limit is meant to protect more than just other humans Last night, at something after 10 p.m., I was driving south on Front Street after a performance of “Annie Get Your Gun.” It was dark and very rainy, but I could see a young doe ahead on Issaquah-Hobart Road, just past the intersection with Second Street.

I slowed to let the deer cross. The driver in the car behind me passed me on the left and almost hit the doe. I honked and the doe headed one way, and then the other, finally jumping off the road. The other car sped down Issaquah-Hobart Road at a speed well above the posted 35 mph.

We moved here just over four years ago and this is my first encounter with a deer. I'm pretty sure my actions were appropriate, and those of the driver behind me were not. I am thankful that the doe wasn't hit. I hope the driver of the car that passed me will think twice before impulsively passing a slowed car again.

Cate V. Mueller Issaquah

Quarry redevelopment

Steer plans more toward mixed use I am delighted to know there are plans to develop the unsightly quarry area. I just wonder why it has to be another highlands/Talus intensity-density project. (Economics, I know!)

It would be lovely to see a mixed-use (retail/residential) development with some attention to aesthetics … stone, wood, space, trees … Am I living in an unrealistic bubble?

What do the people of Issaquah want there?

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their wife into a fun evening meeting once a month. These activities can be dancing, (karaoke) singing, romantic dinners and game nights — just a group wherein to have a fun break inexpensively once a month. They also would like to help in the community and our service clubs do provide that.

Becky Wilder, Issaquah We see today that people seem to affiliate after feeling involved and having a sense of community. The idea that you join in order to belong is increasing difficult to justify. The act of belonging is an expression of community. Traditional clubs and organization will be most impacting "when they move out of building and programs" and into areas of community interest and community need. In Christian contexts, the mission of congregations is to join God where he is already at work in the community!

Don Burnett, Issaquah

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Issaquah schools would lose $2.2 million under governor’s proposed budget plan

By Tom Corrigan Issaquah Press reporter “We will be looking at a trimmed-down operation,” said Jake Kuper, the Issaquah School District’s chief of finance and operations.

He said district officials largely had managed to keep financial cuts from directly impacting classrooms. But Kuper also said he doesn’t know if that will be possible if Olympia slashes local funding even further.

Kuper was talking about how funding cuts proposed by Gov. Christine Gregoire might affect the Issaquah schools. In making the cuts, Gregoire said she needed to close a looming $2 billion budget shortfall. To mitigate any spending reductions, Gregoire already has asked legislators to place a threeyear, half-cent sales tax increase before voters in March. State lawmakers are in the midst of a special session to deal with budget

questions.

The cuts proposed by Gregoire, which the Legislature can accept or change, would reduce funding to area schools by $2.2 million, according to information released by district administration. Kuper said in the past four years, the district already has seen $16 million in state funding reductions.

“It’s another claw-back in the middle of the school year,” said Phyllis Runyon, head of the Issaquah Education Association, the local teachers’ union.

On Nov. 28, Runyon’s union members took to the streets around Issaquah schools protesting proposed cuts, part of a “Day of Action” held in districts around Washington.

The cut that would most significantly affect Issaquah schools would be, beginning in 20122013, possibly shortening the school year from 180 days to 176 days, according to Sara Niegowski, executive director of

communications. The idea could result in a funding loss of $1.85 million to the district. That’s not a popular idea locally.

“We need to add more instructional time and opportunity into the school year to squeeze in all the learning that’s essential for today’s students,” Issaquah Superintendent Steve Rasmussen said. “The governor’s cuts-only plan is a colossal step backward.”

“I think it does a lot of damage,” Runyon said.

She said many students have trouble retaining information with the school year in its present form.

Other cuts that might reach Issaquah schools include a $360,000 reduction in funding for employee health benefits, according to Niegowski. Another reduction would slice bonuses for National Board Certified teachers from $5,000 to $4,000. The change would affect 81 local teachers.

State parks gird for possible $30 million budget gap Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission officials said the agency is prepared to change amid the prospect of a $30 million budget gap.

The state parks agency used to receive about 75 percent of operating funds from the state general fund, but in the last legislative session, lawmakers set aside $17 million in “bridge” funding to transition the agency off of general fund dollars. Legislators also implemented the Discover Pass, a parking fee for state parks and state-managed recreation lands.

The commission prepared a strategy to allow the agency to respond to a worst-case scenario if legislators cut the existing $17 million general fund dollars, or if Discover Pass and other revenues fall short. The strategy includes deep spending cuts, changes to service levels in the short term and re-engineering the agency for a leaner future.

“The situation would be bleak

Fund: Helps give back to society FROM PAGE A1

more successful and give back to society.”

Issaquah Community Services helped 503 families from October 2010 to October 2011. Holiday donations through Merry Christmas Issaquah enable the organization to help people in the coming year.

The fund has received more than $700,000 in donations since starting in 1981. The holiday fundraising drive accounts for about 65 percent of Issaquah Community Services’ annual budget.

The city provides office space and overhead, so 100 percent of donations go to people in need.

Merry Christmas Issaquah set a record last year as 215 donors contributed $66,297. The goal for the 2011 fundraising drive is $65,000.

“There’s nothing to be ashamed of asking for help, or sharing that you’re in financial hardship,” Yi said.

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WHAT TO KNOW Officials asked members of the public to purchase a Discover Pass to prevent cuts to state parks. The annual pass costs $30 — or $35 including transaction and dealer fees if purchased at a license dealer, by phone or online — and a day-use pass costs $10, or $11.50 including fees. Learn more, or purchase a Discover Pass, at www.discoverpass.wa.gov.

if Discover Pass and other revenues do not increase,” State Parks Director Don Hoch said in a statement. “Our goal is to keep parks open, but we need the help and support of the public to do that.”

The agency operates Lake Sammamish and Squak Mountain state parks near Issaquah.

The announcement from the commission came days before state lawmakers gathered in Olympia late last month to close a $2 billion spending gap.

The potential fallout from a $30 million shortfall include reductions in agency staffing, longer law enforcement response times at parks, deferred maintenance and more.

The commission is also preparing to retool for the future by expanding fundraising and volunteer efforts, developing additional marketing and promotional tools, and changing operating and staffing models.

Officials also urged Washington residents to purchase a Discover Pass to shore up funding for state parks and public lands.

“The Discover Pass is a vital funding source for state parks,” commission Chairman Joe Taller said in a statement. “We are asking the public to support and protect state parks by purchasing the Discover Pass.”

In talking about the potential cuts, Runyon agreed that the district administration had done a laudable job of keeping cuts away from students.

“I don’t think the parents or the children realize what has been cut,” she said.

Issaquah PTSA Co-President Janine Kotan said most often budget reductions hurt the people who need the help the most. As a group, the PTSA sent a barrage of emails to legislators. Kotan said if cuts in the state budget are necessary, legislators need to remember the state constitution makes funding basic education a paramount duty.

Kuper said Olympia might not be the only funding source making reductions. He said the federal government might be slicing dollars benefiting low-income students by about $500,000.

“It’s really hard to peg the federal impact at this point,” Kuper said.

Dec. 8

PUBLIC MEETINGS

Planning Policy Commission 6:30 p.m.

Council Chambers, City Hall South 135 E. Sunset Way

Dec. 13 Council Land & Shore Committee 6 p.m.

City Council Chambers, City Hall South, 135 E. Sunset Way Sister Cities Commission 7 p.m.

Coho Room, City Hall 130 E. Sunset Way

Dec. 14 City Council 2012 budget workshop 6 p.m.

Cougar Room, City Hall, 130 E. Sunset Way Issaquah School Board 7 p.m.

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

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Book: Available early next year locally FROM PAGE A1

have ghostlike figures of faces or body parts, different animals and birds.”

The book is due to be sold at the USS Arizona Memorial.

Kaufman said he hopes to offer “Renewal at The Place of Black Tears” at local bookstores early next year.

The initial idea for the photos came after Kaufman traveled to Hawaii not long after the Sept.

11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The fearful mood provided a backdrop similar to the tense days after the attack on Pearl Harbor.

“Here I am with all of this stuff going on, and I go out to the memorial,” he said.

The memorial sits aside the shipwreck and is reached by boat. The overcast sky started to sprinkle rain as Kaufman surveyed the scene.

“It hit these sheens of the oil droplets that are still coming up, at that time 60 years later,” he said. “I happened to just be intrigued with those.”

Kaufman returned to Pearl Harbor in 2009 to start documenting the oil leaking from the shipwreck.

“It started out as just a photo shoot to capture some interesting images and it kind of evolved into this story,” he said.

He made several trips to the memorial and, through the process, learned the rhythms of remembrance ceremonies and tourist treks.

“You see children and you see grandchildren of people that visit this place as a sacred place,” Kaufman said.

The project also served as a connection to World War II. Kaufman’s photojournalist father “turned 20 on the beaches of Normandy” and long hoped to return.

“Here we are on this beach over in Normandy, and I come to the realization that the trajectory of his entire life changed on that beach — but not only his life, but future generations, my generation and now my kids,” he said. “It touched everybody on the face of the planet.”

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where you want to go, which restricts your mobility.

No, I’m just going to add the magic “i” and give a whole new meaning to the word “carhop.”

Nobody serves food to your car at drive-ins anymore, anyway, so it’s a perfectly good word that needs recycling.

There’s just one more thing that needs inventing, and I feel I’m the one to do it. Heaven knows I’m the one who needs it the most!

Now some of you may recall all those DeLoreans on Front Street this summer during the annual car show. Nike made headlines recently with its production run of Marty McFly’s shoes from “Back to the Future.” And there was a serious news article about the physics of hoverboards being studied. The confluence of all these things got me thinking.

What I really need is to be able to have this Off the Press finished before deadline. Voilá, the “iTimewarp” wristband! Imagine having all the money saved for your child’s college education on the day he or she is born! Expect to have all of your Christmas shopping done by Labor Day! Forget a spouse’s birthday, get a do-over!

Steve Jobs, thank you so much!

Rest in peace, we will miss you.

Now it’s my turn!

Greg Farrar: 392-6434, ext. 235, or gfarrar@isspress.com. Comment at www.issaquahpress.com.

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arrested anyone in the case, although misdemeanor or felony charges could ensue.

Pasado’s Safe Haven provided footage to law enforcement officers showing Chihuahua, Pomeranian and Japanese Chin dogs living in deplorable conditions inside the homes. The video showed dogs in rusty, feces- and urine-soiled cages.

The Issaquah home is in the 5900 block of 189th Avenue Southeast on Cougar Mountain, about a mile south of Cougar Mountain Zoo. Veterinarians later euthanized 14 ill animals. Officers later placed many dogs seized from the homes under the care of CARES of Burien, a nonprofit animal-rescue organization.

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King County election turnout beat estimates Issaquah mayor encourages NOV. 8 ELECTION Bellevue leaders on

BY THE NUMBERS successful light rail pact

By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporter

King County officials certified the Nov. 8 election late last month, and closed the book on the contests for City Council and Issaquah School Board seats.

The tally also reflected a higherthan-expected turnout in the offyear election.

In local contests, the certified results differed little from the initial figures released on Election Day. Incumbents scored landslide victories against lesser-known challengers.

Turnout in City Council and school board races reached 52 percent. King County Elections predicted 52 percent turnout countywide in the days before the election.

In the contested council race, incumbent Joshua Schaer defeated newcomer TJ Filley by 1,871

Prepare for road closure during bridge installation Motorists through the plateau should prepare for a road closure in the Issaquah Highlands as

votes — 4,448 to 2,577. In addition, 28 people cast write-in votes in the race.

Issaquah voters also chose incumbents Fred Butler and Stacy Goodman, and newcomer Paul Winterstein, in uncontested council races.

Suzanne Weaver, a school board incumbent, outpolled newcomer Brian Neville by 5,914 votes — 14,005 to 8,091. The race also included 73 write-in votes.

The other school board contest, between incumbent Brian Deagle and challenger Patrick Sansing, experienced a landslide, too.

Deagle pulled in 6,710 more votes than Sansing — 14,230 to 7,520.

People also cast 83 write-in votes in the race.

Uncontested candidate Anne Moore also earned a school board seat in the Nov. 8 election.

Countywide, voters returned more than 580,000 ballots for a

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

crews install a pedestrian bridge Dec. 8.

Highlands Drive Northeast from Northeast Discovery Drive to the Interstate 90 interchange is scheduled to close in both direc-

tions from 1-4 a.m. as a pedestrian bridge is installed across Highlands Drive Northeast.

The bridge is meant to provide safe pedestrian access from Swedish/Issaquah and Proliance

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53.7 percent turnout. Statewide, turnout also beat pre-election estimates — and reached 52.95 percent — for the off-year contests.

“This was our first statewide election conducted completely by mail, and there was a flurry of interest in our statewide ballot measures, including Tim Eyman’s initiative dealing with tolls and light rail and the Costco-sponsored liquor privatization proposal,” Secretary of State Sam Reed said in a statement. “There was record spending on the liquor measure, including saturation advertising, and lots of people were talking about it.”

Washington voters returned 1.94 million ballots statewide. San Juan County experienced the highest turnout at 69.55 percent.

1,081,888 — King County

registered voters

580,846 — total ballots

returned 564,331 — total ballots counted 69,258 — ballots returned at drop boxes 0 — discrepancies 1 — accounted-for errors 7,137 — ballots returned too late to be counted 18,687 — ballots with signature challenges 10,049 — signature challenges resolved 9,925 — ballots returned as undeliverable

Highlands Medical Center to the Discovery Heights area. The pedestrian bridge is designed to connect to trails and sidewalks across the street.

It’s cold at my house, but dad says we don’t have money to pay the heat bill…

Issaquah Community Services provides emergency aid when the going gets tough.

Please help.

Merry Christmas Issaquah 2011 fund drive Donations benefit ICS, a 501c3 non-profit Mail to Merry Christmas Issaquah, c/o The Issaquah Press, PO Box 1328, Issaquah WA 98027

By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporter The decision to run a light rail line through downtown Bellevue came after some public urging from Issaquah Mayor Ava Frisinger and other Eastside leaders.

Bellevue City Council members, after a contentious, monthslong debate, approved a pact Nov. 14 between the city and Sound Transit to build the long-envisioned East Link light rail route.

Frisinger and other mayors said inaction on the agreement or a failure to reach a deal could have jeopardized light rail expansion to Issaquah and other cities.

“Each one of us would like to see light rail come to our city,” the mayors wrote in a letter dated Nov. 3. “The decisions made by Bellevue now will impact when our communities will see the benefit of the regional investment in light rail.”

The letter from Frisinger, Kirkland Mayor Joan McBride, Mercer Island Mayor Jim Pearman and Redmond Mayor John Marchione came days before the Bellevue council decision.

The agreement between Bellevue and Sound Transit calls for the city to contribute $160 mil-

lion for a light rail tunnel beneath downtown.

East Link is a proposed $2.7 billion, 14.5-mile line to connect Seattle, Mercer Island, Bellevue and Redmond. Sound Transit estimates passenger service could start in 2022 or 2023.

“Decisions regarding light rail routing are significant and will impact land use and transportation for the next 50 through 100 years and that is not to be taken lightly,” the mayors wrote.

“However, the voters approved the expansion of light rail to the Eastside in 2008 by over 56 percent. It’s up to us to help implement light rail in good faith through our respective cities.”

Voters approved plans for East Link in the Sound Transit 2 package in November 2008. No firm proposal yet exists to expand light rail to Issaquah, although East Link is seen as a crucial step in eastward expansion.

“There is a concern amongst the cities who signed the letter about the impact or consequence of not having East Link happen,” Frisinger said in a later interview.

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

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City Council commits dollars to climate change pact City leaders agreed to spend $1,200 to join a regional effort to address climate change.

In September, Mayor Ava Frisinger agreed to include the city in the King County-Cities Climate Collaboration.

King County Executive Dow Constantine launched the partnership in June to enhance the effectiveness of local governments’ climate change and sustainability projects and programs.

The dollars from the city support annual work program development, a bimonthly roundtable, technical support, development and grant development.

The outreach effort is meant to develop, refine, and utilize messaging and tools for climate change outreach to engage decision makers, other cities and the public. The collaboration component is set up to adopt consistent standards, benchmarks, strategies and overall goals related to responding to climate change.

The effort is also designed to help local governments to secure grant funding and other resources to support climate related projects and programs.

Jacob, Sophia rank as most popular baby names Washington parents caught a

national trend last year.

The most popular names for babies born in the Evergreen State — Sophia for girls and Jacob for boys — reflect the No. 1 choices nationwide.

The state Department of Health released the information Nov. 29.

Jacob — buoyed in recent years for a tie to a character in the “Twilight” saga — has held the top spot nationwide for the past decade. Jacob claimed the top spot in Washington in all but three recent years. Alexander topped the list in 2009, and Ethan ranked No. 1 in 2008 and 2002.

The most popular names for girls change more frequently.

Statewide, four names filled out the top five for most of the decade: Olivia, Isabella, Emma and Emily.

Of the 44,247 boys born in Washington last year, parents picked the name Jacob for 416 babies. Of the 42,233 girls born statewide during the same period, parents selected Sophia for 474 babies.

“Naming a baby is an important decision that will last for the child’s whole life,” Dr. Maxine Hayes, state health officer and a pediatrician, said in a statement.

State offers grants to restore fish and wildlife species The state Department of Fish and Wildlife has grants for people and organizations interested in

conserving fish and wildlife species.

The agency expects to award about $180,000 from the Aquatic Land Enhancement Account to reimburse residents and groups for volunteer projects related to conservation or to help the public enjoy and understand animal species.

The program funds projects related to habitat, research, education and outreach, facility development and artificial production — although the agency intends to consider other projects. Grants cannot be used for salaries, wages or stipends.

Eligible applicants include citizens, nonprofit organizations, American Indian tribes and political subdivisions of the state, such as schools, universities and public utility districts. The funding is unavailable to state and federal agencies.

Find application materials at http://wdfw.wa.gov/grants/alea/ index.html, or by calling 360-9022700. The submission deadline is Feb. 29.

“This is a highly competitive grant program,” Program Coordinator Josh Nicholas said.

“Projects that foster individual and community involvement through the use of volunteers, have a sound budget and are consistent with WDFW goals have the greatest chance of success.”

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Lexie McGinnis, of Liberty High School, gives a big smile as she takes part in one of the Issaquah Schools Foundation phoning marathons.

Schools Foundation campaign sees big increase in donations After a four-month marathon that included mailings, school displays, “Click for Kids Days” and three marathon calling sessions, the Issaquah Schools Foundation’s All in for Kids campaign came to a close Nov. 19.

The grand total raised to benefit various programs at the Issaquah School District was $325,000.

According to information released by the foundation, the final dollar figure represents a 37 percent increase over 2010 campaign receipts.

“We are thrilled by the outpouring of support,” said campaign Co-Chair Camille Vaska.

“Our message of ‘all in’ really resonated with the community and we received donations of all amounts, from $5 to $5,000.”

Vaska added that was the campaign committee’s goal, to encourage as many as possible to donate whatever amount they could afford.

“It’s not how much you give that matters,” said Karen Stevens, another co-chair of the fundraising campaign. “What’s important is that you, as a parent, resident or business owner, play a role in ensuring the current health of our schools and the future success of our children.”

In the course of the campaign, ISF Development Manager Lynn Juniel said she hopes parents and residents realize any donation is welcome. In midNovember, she said her office received a $15 pledge from a single mother who stated in a note that was all she could afford. But Juniel applauded the mom for helping take charge of her child’s education.

“That’s what this campaign is really all about,” she said.

Last year, perhaps most noticeably, the foundation helped fund a new science curriculum for every elementary

school in the district. Dollars went toward the purchase of everything from textbooks to live insects for study in biology classes. This year, the foundation will use a portion of its funds to help the district underwrite the cost of a new literacy curriculum.

Overall, the group annually funds numerous programs and activities at the schools. Some programs include free AfterSchool Homework Labs, the VOICE Mentoring program and National Board Certification scholarships for teachers along with Academic Enrichment Grants that fund projects throughout the school district.

Juniel said the foundation would continue to accept contributions to the All in for Kids campaign through the end of the year.

Learn more or make an online donation at www.isfdn.org.

Donations also are accepted by phone at 391-8557.

The difficult-to-navigate municipal website — a portal to City Council documents, event schedules and emergency preparedness information — is about to receive a makeover.

The council plans to spend up to $125,000 to overhaul the outdated website early next year. The action follows a council discussion last year to remake the website, www.ci.issaquah.wa.us. Funding for the overhaul comes from the Cable TV Fund — dollars from the franchise agreements between the city and cable providers.

Autumn Monahan, city communications coordinator and the point person on the redesign, collected input from department chiefs, council members, Mayor Ava Frisinger and website managers in other cities to prepare a plan for overhauling the website.

The template for the existing website stretches back a decade.

The last significant change came in 2005.

“As we all know, navigation can be pretty difficult with the current site,” Monahan said. “A lot of that has to do with the fact that each department maintains its own pages, and we all have different ideas of how we should present information on our sites.”

The top choice to lead the overhaul is CivicPlus, a Kansas-based company behind more than 900 local government websites nationwide.

The goal is to create website rich in color, images and videos to better serve residents and city employees, Monahan said in a Nov. 29 presentation to the Committee-of-the-Whole Council.

CivicPlus promised a custom design for Issaquah, and perhaps a mobile app or a citizen request tracker.

The overhaul also includes a parallel effort to update the seldomused intranet for city employees.

BY GREG FARRAR

Cruisers haul toys Marv Nielsen (left), president of Sunset Highway Cruisers, checks out some new wheels as he and member Joe Forkner unload a 10,000-pound truck filled with toys for the Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank Dec. 5, the day after the 11th annual Jingle Bell Cruz toy drive. The Cruisers and the XXX Rootbeer Drive-In, with the truck donated by Ruby’s Towing/Eastside Truck Rental, collected $9,000 in toys, cash and checks from more than 200 classic car owners and drive-up donors. They keep busting previous years’ records — last year’s total was $6,000.

Department of Revenue offers information to taxpayers The state Department of Revenue created a listserv to better inform taxpayers.

The listserv alerts subscribers to changes in legislation, revisions to tax law, rate changes and any Department of Revenue programs. Join the listserv at www.dor.wa.gov/listserv. Enter your name and email address,

select the button for join the “General Information” line, and then click submit.

Under state law, taxpayers must know their reporting obligations.

The agency assisted taxpayers in the past by sending information to them as changes occur. However, due to recent budget cuts, the Department of Revenue is unable to send many of the informational

mailings.

“We are going to be very judicious in our use of this listserv,” Janet Shimabukuro, assistant director of the department’s taxpayer services division, said in a statement. “We want to inform taxpayers of matters that may affect their companies. We don’t want to overload them with information they don’t need.”

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Boy Scout Nathan Karren, 14, sits in his living room surrounded by about 650 stuffed animals he collected for his Eagle Scout service project.

BY GREG FARRAR

Linda Johnson (left), of Klahanie, looks on as appraisers Jan Jarvis and Jeanne Klein admire her Thompson River Salish household utility basket at the Issaquah Valley Senior Center.

Diamonds in the rough Residents consult experts to evaluate the value of family heirlooms

By David Hayes Issaquah Press reporter Linda Thompson has a basket her mom used to keep magazines in.

Joanne Scheele has a vase that was lucky to survive years of children playing roughhouse indoors.

BY GREG FARRAR

Joanne Scheele, of Issaquah, is the owner of this Sevrés French vase from perhaps the 1880s that waits for an appraisal.

Both sought expert opinions regarding the value of their family heirlooms at the Issaquah Valley Senior Center’s first local version of the “Antiques Roadshow” Dec. 2.

Jan Jarvis and Jeanne Klein, from Brown Tag Estate Sales, both longtime antique dealers, were also offering their opinions for the first time in such a venue.

“We are used to doing this kind of thing for estate sales,” Klein said.

For just $3 an item or $5 for a maximum of four items, residents were invited to bring anything to be evaluated.

Courtney Jaren, senior center executive director, said she was pleased by the turnout, however small it was.

“It’s a brand new event,” she said. “People take time to warm up to them. Plus we didn’t want to overwhelm Jan and Jeanne.”

Like the PBS show “Antiques Roadshow,” items are brought in for evaluation by experts. Unlike the show, where viewers get immediate feedback on value and history, items had to be left behind for the duo to quickly research via the Internet for whatever they could. They shared their findings at a revealing session a couple of hours later.

Klein said their main tool is searching eBay and Google for similar items.

“But you have to know what to search for, using specific words,” she added.

Some owners knew little of their items’ past, like Viola Ong, who brought in an intricately

carved ivory snuff bottle.

“I only know that my dad brought this back from the Canton province of China,” she said.

Others had full stories to go with their knickknacks. For example, Scheele knew her mom, when living in Chicago in the 1920s, went with a neighbor friend to an old doctor’s estate sale down the street.

“My mother fell in love with this set of vases,” she said. “So, she bought one and her friend bought See ANTIQUES, Page B3

BY GREG FARRAR

This finely-carved ivory snuff bottle, belonging to Viola Ong, was brought from the Canton province of China by her late father.

Stuffed donations give kids a friend waiting in the ER

By Tom Corrigan Issaquah Press reporter Back when she was 4 or 5, Nathan Karren’s sister had to take what her brother described as more than a few trips to the emergency room.

During those trips to the ER, Nathan remembers that Emma, now 7, would be given a stuffed animal to help her feel better.

Nathan, now 14, used that memory of Emma’s experiences as his inspiration when dreaming up a service project in order to earn the rank of Eagle Scout.

In about a month, while it was dubbed “Project Teddy Bear,” Nathan’s undertaking gathered more than 650 stuffed animals of all types, including teddy bears, rabbits, hippos and about every other creature ever recreated as a soft toy. The fuzzy menagerie was delivered to the ER at Overlake Hospital Medical Center in Bellevue on Nov. 29. Nathan’s dad Boyd Karren said the delivery went very nicely.

“He was very well received,” Boyd said.

For his part, Nathan said Scouting is a big part of his life.

“It’s pretty important to me,” he said, adding it’s also a lot of fun.

While Boyd noted approximately one out of every 100 Boy Scouts becomes an Eagle Scout, Nathan is following what seems to be a family tradition. Boyd earned his Eagle award after creating a neighborhood watch group in Bellevue. Both Nathan’s maternal grandfather and great-grandfather were Eagle Scouts. Boyd said his father didn’t get to be an Eagle

Scout when he was younger, but has earned a prestigious Silver Beaver award for his adult volunteering with the Scouts.

Nathan said his first move with Project Teddy Bear was having fellow Scouts help canvas neighborhoods for donations. Stuffed donations were left on porches in plastic bags, while monetary donations could be mailed. Nathan said along with the mailed donations, he received several letters from adults who remembered being comforted by a stuffed animal while forced to spend time in the hospital. Further, Nathan set up a Facebook account where visitors could donate money as well.

All in all, Nathan ended up collecting just over $700. The funds went toward the purchase of boxes of stuffed animals from a California company. Both Nathan and his dad said the company offered them a great deal on a large number of toys. Nathan said his goal was to collect a three-month supply of animals to be handed out and he actually surpassed that goal.

For Nathan, the next step toward becoming an Eagle Scout is going before a board of review.

Boyd said a date for that board hasn’t been set yet.

Besides wanting to follow in the footsteps of several family members, why did Nathan decide to shoot for Eagle Scout?

“Way back in Cub Scouts, it was just something I promised myself I would do,” he said.

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

Covenant Church’s new organ is four of a kind

By Tom Corrigan Issaquah Press reporter With Jim Whitman behind the three keyboards and numerous foot pedals, the instrument seems easily loud and strong enough to rattle the windows of Issaquah’s Covenant Presbyterian Church.

A few minutes later, Whitman is playing the church’s new organ —

actually four organs combined — while being accompanied on the horn by Assistant Pastor Luke Morton.

Morton plays with no microphone, but the church’s huge organ not only doesn’t overpower his horn, the two instruments seem to greatly compliment each other. One of at least two regular organists at the church, Whitman

notes Covenant also has a flutist who plays alongside the organ that was six years or so in the making.

A semiretired neuropsychologist, Carl Dodrill is the president and founder of the Mercer Islandbased, nonprofit Pipe Organ Foundation. Over the past several years, Dodrill estimated the foundation and church volunteers spent 6,000 hours installing

BY TOM CORRIGAN

Horn player and assistant pastor Luke Morton (left) is not drowned out playing a duet with organist Jim Whitman (center) playing on Covenant Presbyterian Church’s new pipe organ as installation organizer Carl Dodrill looks on.

IF YOU GO Covenant Presbyterian Church 22116 S.E. 51st Place, Issaquah Worship is Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Learn more at www.cpcissaquah.org.

Covenant’s new instrument. In celebration of its completion, the church held an inaugural public concert last month.

Formally founded in 2000, the Pipe Organ Foundation has helped install six organs at spots in Washington and Oregon. Dodrill can talk fluently about what seems to be an impressively complex instrument, especially in terms of its installation. According to Dodrill, each of the organ’s keyboards and the foot pedals actually control what is technically a separate instrument.

The top keyboard controls what Dodrill called the “swell,” the biggest organ in the church. The pipes are stuffed into a small, cramped room of their own above and behind Covenant’s altar. Middle keys control the “great” organ.

The instrument’s foot pedals control a pedal organ consisting of what Dodrill called “big, honking See PIPE

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BY TOM CORRIGAN

Hiding behind the church’s altar, these pipes, and quite a few more like them, are crammed into a small space reachable only by ladder.

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Theater hits the road Dessert Theatre presents the Taproot Theatre Co. production of ‘Christmas In Flight’ at 7 p.m. Dec. 9 at Foothills Baptist Church, 10120 Issaquah-Hobart Road S.E. Tickets are $8 each or $25 per family. Go to www.foothillschurch.net or call 392-5925.

Events A holiday open house at The Shops at Swedish/Issaquah is from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 8 at 751 N.E. Blakley Drive. The free event features: A giant, 7-foot gingerbread house that kids can help decorate Free cookie decorating in Café 1910 Twenty-percent off most merchandise at The Shops at Swedish Free Starbucks Christmas Blend brewed coffee Free apple cider and hot cocoa in Café 1910 Children’s storytelling from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with Jen Nielsen (www.barefootenrichment.com).

Adventure Kids Playcare will be open for childcare while you shop. Make reservations by calling 313-7093.

Join artEAST for an artist talk by Etsuko Ichikawa about her most recent project, “NACHI — Between the Eternal and the Ephemeral” at 7 p.m. Dec. 8 at the artEAST Art Center, 95 Front St. N. Go to http://arteast.org/ category/event/community.

Eastside Audubon hosts a birding walk from 8 a.m. to noon Dec. 7 at Lake Sammamish State Park. The walk is about three miles. A Discover Pass is required to park. Call 576-8805.

Community Blood Drive is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed 12:30-1:30 p.m.) Dec. 8, Swedish Medical Center Issaquah parking lot, 751 N.E. Blakely Drive. Make an appointment at www.psbc.org/programs/ drive.asp?URL=3694.

Join YWCA Seattle/King/Snohomish for an evening of sweet inspiration showcasing imaginative gingerbread houses created by local chefs from 6-9 p.m. Dec. 8 at Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. N.W. This festive event features delectable foods, fine wines, and silent and live auctions hosted by Northwest personality John Curley. Go to www.ywcaworks.org/NetCommunity/Page.as px?pid=903.

“It’s a Wonderful Life” live radio play, Dec. 9-10 and 16-17, 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Eastridge Church, 24205 S.E. Issaquah-Fall City Road. Get free tickets at www.eastridgetoday.com/ wonderful.

Cascade Team realtors host free horse-drawn carriage rides and photos with Santa from 5-8 p.m. Dec. 10 at 22525 S.E. 64th Place, Gilman Square, Suite No. 223. Donations of toys

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for sick kids or cash for the Merry Christmas Issaquah fund will be accepted. Call 831-5721.

Merchant Mamas Holiday Craft Bazaar, presenting a treasure chest of crafts from exquisite knits to dazzling jewelry priced reasonably from $5 to $35, is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Dec. 10, Issaquah Highlands YWCA, 930 N.E. High St., www.rovinfiddlers.com/ merchant-mamas.html.

A Tour of Trees Holiday Open House — featuring a string quartet, the Skyline High School jazz choir, Santa pictures, refreshments and door prizes — is from 1-3 p.m. Dec. 10 at Bellewood Senior Living, 3710 Providence Point Drive S.E. Call 3912880.

Eastside Baby Corner is hosting drop-in tours from 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 8 and 15 at its Issaquah-based warehouse, 1510 N.W. Maple St. There will be hot cider, cookies and a behind-thescenes look at EBC’s warehouse and distribution center. Go to www.babycorner.org.

Holiday shopping, featuring local small businesses and cottage industries, is from noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 11 at Meadowcreek Business Park, second floor, 22525 S.E. 64th Place. Enjoy a glass of wine and other refreshments while you shop. No charge, but please bring nonperishable food to donate to the Issaquah Food Bank. Learn more by emailing kstueckle@aol.com Memorial Bells, of Our Savior Lutheran Church, will join with Musicians in our Midst to perform at 3 p.m. Dec. 18 at 745 Front St. S. Holiday refreshments will be offered afterward.

Religion Eastridge Church presents the following activities at its Issaquah campus, 24205 S.E. Issaquah-Fall City Road. Call 2706300.

Celebrating Christmas 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Dec. 18 Candlelight Christmas Eve — 4, 5:30, 7 and 11 p.m.

Christmas Morning — 11 a.m.

Dec. 25

Fundraisers Cartridge World in Issaquah is collecting nonperishable food items for the Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank through the holiday season to help assist those in need. Bring in three or more items to the Issaquah Cartridge World, 1175 N.W. Gilman Blvd., through the end of the year

and receive 15 percent off a purchase during that visit to the store. Learn what the food and clothing bank needs most at www.issaquahfoodbank.org.

The Salvation Army and Bartell Drugs team up to bring holiday cheer to children in need during the “Toy ‘N’ Joy” drive through Dec. 11. Donate new, unwrapped gifts appropriate for children up to age 17 at all 58 Bartell Drugs locations, including the Issaquah store at 5700 E. Lake Sammamish Parkway S.E. Donations will be distributed to low-income children and youths the week before Christmas through the Salvation Army’s toy warehouses. Learn more at www.bartelldrugs.com.

Sleep Country Secret Santa Toy Drive is through Dec. 11.

Bring donations of new, unwrapped gifts to the Issaquah location at 730 N.W. Gilman Blvd.

Go to www.sleepcountry.com.

Classes ArtEast offers the following workshops at its Art Center, 95 Front St. N., unless otherwise noted. For more information, go to www.arteast.org or call 9968553.

“Mini Fiber Art Dolls” — 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 10, $50 “Intro to Mixed Media” — 6-9 p.m. Dec. 12, $95 “Figure Drawing Open Studio” — 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mondays Jan. 9 to Feb. 27, $109 to $226, depending on number of sessions “Beginners Workshop in Poetry Writing” — 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Jan. 11, Hailstone Class Annex, 232 Front St. N., $45 “Byzantine Bracelet” — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 14, Art Center, $100 “Visual Journaling: Saying More Than Words Can Say” — 5:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 15 to Feb. 5, Art Center, $110 “Chainmail Bracelet” — 6:309:30 p.m. Jan. 17, Art Center, $100 “Mud Pies: Clay Play for Parents and Children” — 2-4 p.m.

Jan. 18, Art Center, $10 per participant “Topics in Expressive Figure Drawing” — 6:30-9:30 p.m. Jan. 18, Art Center, $55 ($185 for four sessions) “Pondering Pub” — 6-9 p.m.

Jan. 19, $10 donation “Art for the Soul” — 9:30 a.m. to noon, Jan. 20, $18, Hailstone Class Annex, 232 Front St. N. “Introduction to Encaustics” — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 22, $125 “Poetry Writing Workshop” — 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 25 to Feb. 29, $125, Hailstone Class Annex, 232 Front St. N. “Watercolors: Pushing the Puddle” — Fridays 2-4 p.m. Jan. 27 to Feb. 10, $125 “Wire, Wax and Fabric” — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 28-29, $175

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

Baby Music Time, for ages newborn to 14 months with a parent or caregiver, 10:30 a.m.

Dec. 10 Jeff Evans Holiday Magic Show, for ages 5 and older with an adult, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.

Dec. 20 Season for Singing with Nancy Stewart, for ages 2-10 with an adult, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Dec. 21

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Issaquah youth to perform in holiday concert Benjamin Richardson, 13, of Issaquah, a member of the Northwest Boys Choir, is performing with Vocalpoint! Seattle for a combined, 90-person concert, “A Festival of Lessons & Carols,” at 7:30 p.m. from Dec. 9-21 at various locations. Learn more or purchase tickets by calling 206-524-3234 or go to www.nwchoirs.org.

Sammamish resident named to Northwest Kidney Centers board Trustee Bob Lemon, of Sammamish, was recently named to the nonprofit Northwest Kidney Center’s board of trustees.

Lemon worked for 31 years with Accenture LLP, including 21 years as a partner, before retiring in 2003. He held numerous leadership positions and ended his career as a managing partner in the consulting firm’s health services practice.

Lemon is a member of the board of directors of the Virginia Mason Health System and is the board chair of the Benaroya Research Institute. He is also an advisory council member at the University of Notre Dame and is a past member of the board of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Puget Sound.

Lemon also recently completed a seven-year term as a trustee of Eastside Catholic High School in Sammamish.

Northwest Kidney Centers provide dialysis therapy, educates the public about kidney health and collaborates with UW Medicine in the Kidney Research Institute.

Teen Zone, for grades five through 12, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 8 Teen Book Group, 3 p.m. Dec. 15 Book Discussion Group, for adults, “The Moth,” by James Sallis, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 7 “Introduction to Genealogy Workshop,” for adults, 2 p.m. Dec. 11

Sammamish Library The following events take place at the Sammamish Library, 825 228th Ave. S.E. “Bookmaking for Kids with Seattle Center for Book Arts,” for ages 6 and up, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 19, register online

by Dec. 5.

“The Reindeer and the Dreidel Puppet Show,” presented by Dragon Theater Puppets for all ages, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 22 “Joyful Noise! with the Noiseguy,” Presented by Charlie Williams the Noiseguy for ages 5 and up, 3 p.m.

Dec. 27 “Professor Payne’s Amazing Flea Circus & Magic Show!” presented by Payne Fifield for ages 5 and up, 3 p.m. Dec. 29

Seniors Issaquah Valley Senior Center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday at 75 N.E. Creek Way. The following activities are open to people 55 and older. Call 392-2381.

Art Show, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Dec. 9 Holiday Party, 2-4 p.m. Dec. 16, with treats, crafts and music The following day trips are offered through December: Leavenworth Town & Tree Lighting — 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 3, $60 for members/$62 for non members PCC — Walk, Talk & Taste, 9:45 a.m. to noon, Dec. 5, free Ladies’ Lunch & Shopping, 4:459:30 p.m. Dec. 12, $15/$17 Wights & Molbaks, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 14, $8/$10 Tulalip Casino, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Dec. 19, $8/$10

Meet Tootsie! This 8month-old pit bull mix is one playful girl — she’ll run and play for however long her legs will allow her. Tootsie adores youngsters and would be the perfect addition for a family with children that have as much energy as she does.

Meet Deezer! This 3-yearold jet-black cat is one hunk of love. He thrives on seeking your attention so he can crawl up on your lap for a nice long head rub. Deezer is also plenty entertained while he perches near a window to watch the birds fly by.

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 641-0080, go to www.seattlehumane.org or email humane@seattlehumane.org. All adopted animals go home spayed/neutered, microchipped and vaccinated, with 30 days of free pet health insurance and a certificate for an examination by a King County veterinarian. The Seattle Humane Society is now open from noon to 6 p.m. seven days a week.

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This week American Rhododendron Society, Cascade Chapter: 7 p.m. second Tuesday, Bellevue Presbyterian Church, Bellevue, 391-2366 Amateur Radio Club: first Wednesday of the month, 7:30 p.m. Issaquah Valley Senior Citizens Center, 75 N.E. Creek Way Cascade Mountain Men: 8 p.m., second Tuesday, Issaquah Sportsman’s Club, 600 S.E. Evans St., club shoots noon, the third Monday, www.cascademountainmen.com GFWC Cascade Women’s Club: 7 p.m. second Thursday in member’s home, 989-8603 or www.gfwccascadewomensclub.org Daughters of the American Revolution, Cascade Chapter: 10:30 a.m. second Tuesday, Bellevue Red Lion Inn, 11211 Main St., 454-1350 Eastside Interfaith Social Concerns Council: noon second Tuesday, St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, 4228 Factoria Blvd. S.E., Bellevue, 747-3031 Eastside Genealogy Society: 7:30 p.m. second Thursday, Bellevue Library, 1111 110th Ave. N.E., www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wakcegs Eastside Mothers and More: Second Tuesday 7-9 p.m., Eastshore Unitarian Church, Room E202, 12700 S.E. 32nd St., Bellevue, wwweastsidemothersandmore.org.

Eastside Welcome Club: 10 a.m. first Wednesday, 8682851 Fraternal Order of Eagles: steak night (every second Friday), prime rib (every fourth Friday), monthly poker tourneys, special holidays and fundraisers open to the public.

175 Front St. N., 392-6751.

New members welcome.

Friends of the Issaquah Library: 7 p.m. second Wednesday, djstein@operamail.com Issaquah Amateur Radio Club: 7 p.m. first Wednesday, Issaquah Valley Senior Center, 75 N.E. Creek Way, www.qsl.net/w7bi Issaquah Garden Club: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. second Wednesday, Tibbetts Creek Manor, 750 17th Ave. N.W., info@issaquahgardenclub.org Issaquah Emblem Club: 7 p.m. first Wednesday, Elks Lodge, 765 Rainier Blvd. N., 392-1400 Issaquah Quilters: 10 a.m. to

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noon second Friday, Issaquah Depot, 50 Rainier Blvd. N., info@issaquahquilters.com Issaquah Valley Grange: 7:30 p.m. second Monday, Issaquah Myrtle Mason Lodge Hall, 57 W. Sunset Way, 392-3013 Monthly Moms Group with Dr. Rachel: 9-10 a.m. second Wednesday, Issaquah Coffee House, 317 N.W. Gilman Blvd., No. 46.

Optimist Club of Issaquah: 6-7 p.m. first Wednesday at Shanghai Garden and 5-7 p.m. third Tuesday at Issaquah Food Bank, getinvolved@optimists.org Sammamish Heritage Society: Pine Lake Community Center, regular meeting second Wednesday, 260-9804, www.iinet.com/shs Sammamish Garden Club: second Tuesday, 836-0421 or cathywebst@aol.com West Lake Sammamish Garden Club: 10 a.m. second Thursday, 641-9084

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

Thursday, Bellewood Retirement Home, 3710 Providence Point Drive S.E., issaquahtm@gmail.com Guide Dogs for the Blind: 6 p.m. some Sundays, Issaquah Police Station Eagle Room, 6447421 Issaquah Alps Trail Club: www.issaquahalps.org Issaquah History Museums: 392-3500 or www.issaquahhistory.org Issaquah Library: 10 W. Sunset Way, 392-5430 Issaquah Networkers: 7:30-8:30 a.m. every other Wednesday, IHOP restaurant, 1433 N.W. Sammamish Road, www.IssaquahNetworkers.com Jewish Juniors Club: 3:305:30 p.m. Wednesday, Chabad of Central Cascades, 24121 S.E. Black Nugget Road, 427-1654 Kiwanis Club of Issaquah: noon Wednesday, Gibson Hall, 105 Newport Way S.W., 8917561

(On Gilman behind Front Street Shell)

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Roger D. Hansen, age 78, of Issaquah, passed away Nov. 26, 2011, at Overlake Hospital.

Roger was born May 26, 1933, in Rake, Roger Hansen Iowa, the son of Enoch and Mabel Hansen. He was raised in Rake, Iowa, and Poulsbo until 1947, when the family moved to Issaquah.

He served in the United States Army after World War II. He worked for the city of Bellevue for

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30 years.

Survivors include four sisters, Ardys (Bob) Corra, Eleanor (Joe) Hircko, Delores (Alec) Bakamus and Darlene (Dan) Boni; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Loren and Donald Hansen, and sister LaDonna Henninger.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Jan. 14, 2012, at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 745 Front St. S., Issaquah. Private committal will be held at Hillside Cemetery, Issaquah.

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

Arrangements are by Flintoft’s Funeral Home and Crematory.

Dagny Hermann Chandler Dagny A. Hermann Chandler, of Issaquah, loving mother to Trygve (Shirley) Hermann and Ray (Rezwan) Hermann, passed away Monday, Nov. 28, 2011, in Renton.

She turned 100 on Aug. 28, 2011.

Dagny is deeply missed by her family, many friends and acquaintances.

At her request, a private family gathering will be held.

Arrangements are entrusted to Flintoft’s Funeral Home and Crematory, 3926444.

Friends are invited to view photos and Dagny Chandler share memories in the family’s online guest book at www.flintofts.com.

CONTRIBUTED

Mounted high above the church’s pews, some of the pipes of Covenant’s antiphonal organ are 100 years old.

Pipe organ FROM PAGE B1

Eastside Baby Corner hosts holiday open houses

Take a carriage ride at Gilman Village

Eastside Baby Corner is hosting two holiday open houses from 9 a.m. to noon on Dec. 8 and 15.

The open houses are to be held at the organization’s Issaquah-based warehouse at 1510 N.W. Maple St. Community members are encouraged to stop by for hot cider, cookies and a behind-the-scenes look at the warehouse and distribution center. Learn about what’s advertised as EBC’s unique business model and how the agency helps support virtually all Eastside organizations that assist families.

Learn more about Eastside Baby Corner, including how to make donations or volunteer, on their website, www.babycorner.org.

Santa and free horse-drawn carriage rides are coming to Gilman Village.

The Gilman Village Merchants and Cascade Team Real Estate are the primary sponsors for a holiday happening from 5-8 p.m.

Dec. 10 at St. George’s Square in Gilman Village, 355 N.W. Gilman Blvd.

The event, co-sponsored by the Issaquah Chamber of Commerce, features free horse-drawn carriage rides and the chance to visit Santa’s Gilman Workshop, Chamber Chief Executive Officer Matt Bott said.

While at the workshop, visitors can have a free picture taken with Santa himself, according to information released by the Cascade Team. Free coffee and hot chocolate also will be available.

Visitors are asked to bring an unwrapped toy to support Santa’s efforts with the Childhood Cancer Care Line. Cash donations to the Merry Christmas Issaquah fund also will be accepted.

Other sponsors include Extraordinary Mama and the Issaquah Coffee Co. Learn more at www.thecascadeteam.com.

Swedish/Issaquah hosts holiday open house Celebrate the season at Swedish/Issaquah as the hospital hosts a daylong holiday open house Dec. 8.

Stop by The Shops at Swedish — the retail offerings in the hospital atrium — for holiday activities and treats. The event is from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the hospital, 751 N.E. Blakely Drive.

Celebrants can see a 7-foot-tall gingerbread house. Children can also help decorate the gingerbread house.

The restaurant at Swedish/ Issaquah, Café 1910, plans to offer free cookie decorating, plus free apple cider and hot cocoa.

Enjoy free Starbucks Christmas Blend brewed coffee and 20 percent off most merchandise at the shops Lily and Pearl, Comfort & Joy, Be Well and Perfect Fit. Storytelling for children is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

pipes” hidden in the front of the church. The lowest keyboard plays the large antiphonal, or rear organ, the pipes of which tower above the pews in the back of the church.

“It’s really intended to supply the congregation with surround sound,” Dodrill said, adding the antiphonal organ helped bring a sort of Dolby sound effect to the church.

Whitman said it’s the only antiphonal organ in the area.

According to Dodrill, almost all of the pipes used at Covenant were recycled, that is salvaged from other organs. For example, the wooden pipes in the antiphonal organ were first installed in a Seattle church in 1911. He said the average age of the restored pipes is between 80 and 90 years.

“We went way out of our way to be especially green,” Dodrill said.

The foundation had worked with Covenant Church in the past, putting a much smaller instrument into the much smaller building the congregation used until Christmas 2005. At that point, Covenant moved into its present building in front of its older home. Initially, the older, smaller organ was installed in

the new building.

“We knew that other organ was not going to be adequate,” Dodrill said.

“The foundation has really given us something we never could have afforded,” Morton said.

Dodrill figured if the organ had been installed with new parts, the cost would have been around $400,000. As it is, the church raised about $40,000 for the instrument. Morton went on to compare the organ with a “highend F-16 fighter plane.” Dodrill added the instrument took a lot of pre-planning, the placement of each pipe and the shutters that control the air moving through those pipes thought out well in advance.

Was all the work and effort worth it? Whitman said the instrument is a joy to play. Morton had a theological answer, saying the organ is a wonderful means for the congregation to express its gratitude to God through music. He said he also believes the organ provides the church with a vibrant sense of history and “rootedness.”

“The church really values its musical heritage,” Morton continued.

Dodrill put it another way.

“God is worth it,” he said, “worth us busting our backs on this thing … to make the best music possible.”

BY GREG FARRAR

A porcelain fish sculpture and a ginger jar were brought in by an Issaquah resident for antique appraisals Dec. 2 at the Issaquah Valley Senior Center.

Antiques FROM PAGE B1

the other for $25 for each.”

The vase has been in her family ever since, surviving generations of children throwing balls indoors and general roughhousing. She keeps it now in a safe place on a shelf in her entry.

Jarvis knew it was a Sevrés French vase, hand crafted and hand painted with a scene of French aristocracy, most likely from the 1880s or 90s.

A quick search on eBay turned up two similar vases being offered as a set for $5,000.

“Searching there gives an idea of its value,” Klein said. “If there’s a lot of the items and they’re not moving very quickly, then it’s not very valuable.

However, if there’s not a lot of them and they do sell quickly, then you’ve got something desirable.”

A similar search of Thomp-

son’s basket, which she knew was of Salish Indian tribe origins but didn’t know how her uncle acquired it, turned up a similar basket being auctioned on eBay for just under $500.

She was excited to have the opportunity to bring it in for appraisal.

“I think this is a great idea,” she said. “For only $5, the price is right.”

Thompson added she’d once called an appraiser about her second item, an antique painting, but his services proved to be more than she could afford.

As for the basket’s value?

“Oh, I’m keeping it, regardless how much it’s worth,” she said.

“It has too much sentimental value.”

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Wednesday, December 7, 2011

BY GREG FARRAR

Max Browne (left), Skyline High School junior quarterback, and senior running back Connor Gilchrist share a fist bump followed by a hug, as teammates lift the state 4A championship football trophy Dec. 3 at the Tacoma Dome.

Skyline quarterback named Gatorade state player of the year

By Bob Taylor Issaquah Press sports editor

BY GREG FARRAR

Damien Greene, Skyline High School senior running back, escapes the tackle of Skyview’s Reiley Henderson for a 25-yard touchdown run to cap an 11-play drive in the second quarter for the Spartans.

Spartans continue their dynasty at state Skyline wins sixth title since 2000 with 38-7 dominance over Skyiew

By Christopher Huber Issaquah Press reporter

BY GREG FARRAR

Mason Gregory, Skyline High School senior wide receiver, outleaps Skyview senior defensive back David Garlington for a 35-yard touchdown catch.

TACOMA — Before heading to the field for his second 4A state championship football game as a starter, Skyline High School junior quarterback Max Browne sat in the same chair in the same locker room as he did last year.

But this year was different. This year, he was more experienced.

This year, his team, after losing the title in 2010, was more driven to prove they were once again the best in the state.

That drive, reinforced with the sting of three regular-season losses, proved to be a potent factor as the Spartans outmatched the Skyview Storm, 38-7, for its sixth football title Dec. 3 at the Tacoma Dome.

“This is what every high school player wants to experience,” Browne said after the game. “We got it done. It’s a dream come true.”

Despite facing one of the largest offensive and defensive lines it had

TITLE TIMES Skyline state football championships: 2000 — defeated Lakes, 42-30, 3A 2005 — defeated Woodinville, 35-21, 4A 2007 — defeated O’Dea, 42-35, 3A 2008 — defeated Issaquah, 20-15, 4A 2009 — defeated Ferris, 45-21, 4A 2011 — defeated Skyview, 38-7, 4A seen, Skyline (11-3) used a balanced and efficient attack to pick away at Skyview all game to take home its fourth state championship in five years.

“We’ve faced bigger lines than ours all year,” Browne said. “But See DYNASTY, Page B5

Eagles boys basketball starts with two wins The Issaquah High School boys basketball team got its season off to a promising start last week with a pair of nonleague victories.

Issaquah opened its season Nov. 29 with a 76-36 victory against host Mount Si. After a close first quarter that saw Issaquah lead 10-7, the Eagles blew out Mount Si, 26-9, in the second quarter and raced to the victory. Issaquah senior guard Nick Price hit eight of 15 shots and finished the night with a game-high 18 points. He also grabbed six rebounds, blocked two shots and had three assists.

Freshman guard Ty Gibson contributed 10 points for the Eagles.

Jake Henke added nine points.

Ryan Sexton and Grant Bair, who each hit a pair of 3-point field goals, each had eight points.

Anthony McLaughlin led Mount Si with 11 points.

On April 3, Issaquah defeated Kent-Meridian, 59-55, in the Les Schwab Tipoff Classic at Auburn Riverside. Issaquah held a threepoint lead at halftime and pulled

F OOTBALL R OUNDUP

Skyline beats Skyview at its game Skyview, which had rolled by 11 opponents en route to the Class 4A state title game in the Tacoma Dome, finally felt what it was like to get shut down.

“A little bit of a role reversal there, huh?” said Skyview coach Steve Kizer in an interview with The Columbian newspaper.

“Looks like they (Skyline) took a page out of our book.”

Skyview was averaging 47.8 points per game. But something was different this time. On a night where the word “sky” seemed to be omnipresent — the Storm never got its offense off the ground.

“Their coverage was great today,” Skyview quarterback Kieran McDonagh said. “That (Skyline) was a real physical team.”

Jake Heaps is leaving BYU Brigham Young University football coach Bronco Mendenhall announced Dec. 5 that sophomore quarterback Jack Heaps, a former Skyline star, will leave Brigham Young.

“Jake has decided to leave the program in pursuit of a fresh start for he and his young famSee ROUNDUP, Page B6

Seniors spark Liberty to season-opening victory

BASKETBALL R OUNDUP

By Bob Taylor Issaquah Press sports editor

away in the third quarter. The Eagles held off a late charge by Kent-Meridian in the fourth quarter.

Price, who led the KingCo Conference 4A in scoring last year, led the Eagles with 19 points. He also had 10 rebounds and three assists.

Fletcher Martin, a senior forward, added nine points and nine rebounds. Drew Danner contributed four points, four steals and six assists. Gibson had six points, three steals and three assists.

Skyline wins basketball opener The Skyline High School boys team, which is optimistic this season with four returning starters from last year’s thirdBY GREG FARRAR

See BASKETBALL, Page B5

Skyline High School quarterback Max Browne, who led the Spartans to the Class 4A state football title Dec. 3, has been named the Gatorade Washington Player of the Year.

Browne is the third Gatorade Washington Football Player of the Year to be chosen from Skyline High School.

The award, which recognizes not only outstanding athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the field, distinguishes Browne as Washington's best high school football player.

Browne now is a finalist for the prestigious Gatorade National Football Player of the Year award, which will be announced later this month.

The 6-foot-5, 210-pound junior quarterback directed the Spartans to an 11-3 record. Skyline defeated Skyview, of Vancouver, 38-7, in the state championship game.

Prior to the game, Browne had passed for 3,813 yards and 43 touchdowns, and had completed 273-of-389 attempts with just five interceptions. A 2010 First Team All-State selection, he threw for more than 200 yards in 13 games in 2011.

Browne has maintained a 3.55 grade point average in the classroom. He has volunteered locally on behalf of multiple community service initiatives in association with his church youth group, and as a football and basketball camp counselor and referee.

"Max Browne is incredibly

poised and efficient, he makes great decisions and is a winner," Liberty High School coach Steve Valach said.

Nick Klatt, Liberty freshman, swims the backstroke leg of his 200-yard individual medley race at Boehm Pool, winning in a time of 2:06.68.

The Liberty High School boys swimming team, aiming for another top 10 finish at the 3A state meet in February, gave an early indication Dec. 1 why the Patriots have reasons to be optimistic this season.

Seniors Logan Briggs, Luke Duschl and Kevin Hays each won two events and swam as members of two winning relay teams as they sparked the Liberty to a 108-71 KingCo Conference 3A/2A seasonopening victory against visiting Interlake at the Julius Boehm Pool.

Briggs, Duschl and Hays helped the Patriots finish seventh at last year's Class 3A state meet. The Patriots were the second-highest placing KingCo Conference 3A team at the meet. State champion Mercer Island was the highest.

Liberty also finished seventh at state in 2006. The Patriots are hoping for an even higher finish this year.

Because of Briggs, Duschl and Hays, along with some other key swimmers returning, and promising freshman Nick Klatt, Liberty coach Kris Daughters could have one of her best teams ever.

Granted the Patriots have swam just one meet, but it was against Interlake, which finished second last year in the Class 2A state meet. Interlake saw most of its top swimmers from that team graduate but it still has some strong ones left on the team.

However, Liberty showed its strength by taking first place in each event against Interlake.

Briggs, who was second in the 200-yard freestyle and third in the 500 freestyle at state last season, won both events in state-qualifying times against the Saints. He captured the 200 freestyle in 1 minute, 48.96 seconds and took the 500 freestyle in 4:52.62.

Duschl, who placed at state in See SWIMMING, Page B5

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Dynasty: ‘It’s the best it’s ever been’ FROM PAGE B4

we didn’t force anything.”

Browne completed 15 of 22 passes for 222 yards and two touchdowns. Skyline tallied 352 yards on offense and the defense held Skyview to 230 yards. It limited star running back Parker Henry to just 34 yards on 15 carries.

The Spartans moved the ball quickly from its first possession.

After a nearly 5-minute possession, it settled for a 24-yard field goal by Sean McDonald. Skyview’s first four possessions ended in two punts and two failures to convert on fourth down.

Skyline took a 17-0 lead into the halftime break.

Running back Damian Greene, of Skyline, took the ball 25 yards up the middle for a touchdown just eight seconds into the second quarter, capping a 79-yard, 11-play drive. And with 7:53 left in the

Basketball: Girls’ teams post wins in openers FROM PAGE B4

place finish in the KingCo 4A tournament, opened the season Dec. 3 with a 63-44 triumph against Auburn Mountainview at the Les Schwab Tipoff Classic.

Senior forward Lucas Shannon, who has signed a letter of intent to play for Saint Martin’s College, scored a game-high 23 points.

Senior point guard Will Parker, who has committed to Seattle Pacific University, added 14 points.

Senior forward Brian Cikatz added nine points.

Skyline took command of the game early, shooting to a 23-3

BY GREG FARRAR

Trevor Barney (5), Skyline High School junior wide receiver, gets facemask bumps from teammates Brandon Fischer (left) and Blake Young after his 33yard touchdown late in the game against the Skyview Storm. half, Browne found receiver Mason Gregory for a 35-yard touchdown pass. The Spartan offensive line gave Browne plenty of time all night to find his receivers. Gregory caught two passes for 48 yards.

“The biggest thing is keeping them off balance,” Skyline coach Mat Taylor said.

The Storm came out flat and struggled to move the ball in the first half. It gained just 96 yards in the first half and drove no farther then the Skyline 32-yard line. The Storm defense pressed all night, intercepting two Browne passes

and sacking him three times.

A resurgent Storm scored first in the second half, cutting the deficit to 17-7. Quarterback Kieran McDonagh connected with receiver Reiley Henderson for a 32-yard scoring play with 5:44 left in the third quarter. McDonagh, who had thrown for 2,622 yards and just four interceptions all season, finished the game 19 of 31 for 162 yards and three interceptions.

That scoring drive was it for Skyview. It staged a 12-play drive ending the third and opening the fourth quarter, but hopes for an-

first-quarter lead.

Mariner 16-0 in the final quarter.

Thomas led the Patriots with 16 points. Ben Wessell added seven points.

Patriots drop league opener Liberty fell behind by 13 points in the second quarter Dec. 2 and could never overcome the deficit as the Patriots lost to host Sammamish, 84-65, in a KingCo Conference 3A/2A opener.

Jordan West led the Patriots with 17 points. Cam Lee contributed nine points for the Patriots, 1-2 on the season.

Liberty lost its season opener Nov. 29 to visiting Lake Stevens, 63-53, in a nonleague contest. The Patriots, who held a 13-point firstquarter lead, led 35-32 at halftime. Lake Stevens overcame Liberty in the third quarter to go ahead by six points. Tynan Gilmore had 14 points to top Liberty. Robbie Thomas and West each had 10 points.

The Patriots bounced back Nov. 30 to beat host Mariner, 44-36, in a nonleague game. Liberty, which trailed 32-18 at halftime, changed its defense in the second half and held Mariner to just four points.

In fact, the Patriots shutout

Liberty girls open with wins The Liberty girls team rallied in the second half Dec. 2 to defeat host Sammamish, 39-34, in a KingCo Conference 3A/2A opener. Liberty trailed by one point at halftime, but surged ahead in the second half to win the game.

Aspen Winegar led the Patriots with 13 points.

On Nov. 29, Liberty shot to a 10point first quarter lead and stayed in front for good to beat host Sumner, 57-45, in a nonleague game.

Winegar led all players with 25 points. Sierra Carlson added 11 points for the Patriots.

Issaquah girls go 2-1 in tournament The Issaquah girls had a 2-1 record last week in the Northwest Invitational Tournament at Southridge High School in Beaverton, Ore. Issaquah dropped its season opener Dec. 1 when the Eagles lost to Central Catholic, of Portland, Ore., 70-52, in the first

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other touchdown were dashed when Greene intercepted a McDonagh pass at the Skyline 20yard line. Greene, a senior, finished with 76 yards on 16 carries.

“We knew they were big, but didn’t really care about that,” senior linebacker Peyton Pelluer said.

“We just wanted to play them like any other team. This is huge. We wanted redemption.”

Skyline went up 24-7 after Jack Valencia rumbled around the left side for an 11-yard score with 4:49 left to go. Three minutes later, the Spartans put the game away for sure after Matt Sinatro picked off a fourth-and-9 pass from McDonagh at the Skyview 34-yard line. Browne connected with receiver Trevor Barney for a 33-yard passing touchdown to make it 31-7 with 1:40 remaining.

Barney finished the night with five receptions for 83 yards.

Valencia gave Skyline one last thing to cheer about when he returned an interception 74 yards for a touchdown with 34 seconds left. It put a cap on a complete performance by a Spartans team focused on getting back on top.

“It’s the best it’s ever been,” Taylor said of the Skyline football program.

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

round. Ngozi Monu led the Eagles with 12 points. Mackenzie Wieburg added seven points.

Issaquah bounced back Dec. 2 to beat LaGrande, Ore., 65-41.

The Eagles blew out LaGrande 20-4 in the first quarter and held a comfortable 34-10 halftime lead.

Aimee Brakken and Mandie Hill each had 12 points to lead Issaquah. Wieburg and Monu each had 10 points.

On Dec. 3, Issaquah defeated Battle Ground, 66-30. Hill paced Issaquah with 18 points and Wieburg had nine points.

Skyline girls rout Kentlake The Skyline girls raced to a 19-5 first-quarter lead and cruised to a 71-27 victory against Kentlake Dec. 3 in the Les Schwab Tipoff Classic at Auburn Riverside.

Skyline outscored Kentlake 17-0 in the third quarter.

Rachel Shim sparked Skyline with 18 points. Shelby Kassuba contributed 12 points and Allie Wyszynski had 10 points.

On Nov. 30, Skyline dropped its season opener to visiting Bellevue, 37-34. Megan Wiedeman led Skyline with 17 points and Holly Smith had 10 points.

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Logan Briggs, Liberty High School senior, cuts through the water Dec. 1 during his 200-yard freestyle race to win in 1:48.96 against Interlake.

Swimming: Issaquah beats Ballard, Woodinille FROM PAGE B4

two events last winter, won the 100 freestyle in 51.66 and captured the 100 backstroke in 1:00.44.

Hays took the 50 freestyle in 24.04 and won the 100 butterfly in 57.3.

Raymond Ha, who missed last year’s state finals because of illness, won the 100 breaststroke in a state-qualifying time of 1:01.27. Klatt captured the 200 individual medley in 2:06.68.

Jesse Herrild, who competed at the state meet in diving last year, finished first with 160.90 points.

The Patriots won the 200 medley relay in 1:46.55. Duschl, Ha, sophomore Connor Biehl and Klatt made up the relay team.

Briggs, Josh Johnson, Biehl and Hays swam as members of Liberty’s winning 200 freestyle relay team, which was timed in 1:39.67.

The Patriots wrapped up the meet by winning the 400 freestyle relay in 3:26.74. Briggs, Hays, Klatt and Duschl made up the relay team. Briggs, Hays and Duschl also swam as members of the relay team in the finals of the state meet last season.

Eagles take two Issaquah opened its KingCo 4A season Dec. 2 by beating Woodinville and host Ballard. The Ea-

gles downed Woodinville, 10275, and overwhelmed Ballard, 109-68.

Issaquah, which has a strong nucleus of swimmers back from last season’s team that finished 11th at the state 4A meet, took first in nine of 12 events.

Brian Ruggles and Willy Matsuda each won two events and swam as members of two winning relay teams.

Ruggles, who finished third at state in the 100 freestyle and fifth in the 50 freestyle, won both races. He captured the 50 freestyle in a state-qualifying time of 22.73, not far from his 22.14 at state. He won the 100 freestyle in 50.26.

Matsuda, who placed in the 200 individual medley and 100 butterfly at state, took first in the 100 backstroke and first in the 100 butterfly. He had a statequalifying time of 54.81 in the 100 butterfly and that time was better than the one of 54.96 that he had last year at state. Matsuda won the 100 backstroke in 58.44.

Ruggles anchored Issaquah’s winning 200 medley relay team, which finished in 1:44.64. Matsuda led off the relay. Austin Melody and Gabe Florsheim were other members of the relay team.

Issaquah’s 200 freestyle relay team of Dave Nam, Spencer McCulloh, Florsheim and Ruggles finished first in 1:33.97, not far off the time of 1:33.95 that the Eagles had at state.

Matsuda, Florsheim, McCulloh and Nam made up Issaquah’s winning 400 freestyle relay team, which finished first in 3:36.91.

Other Issaquah first places came from Keith Nussbaum, who won the 200 freestyle in 2:00.32, and Melody, who captured the 100 breaststroke in 1:05.13.

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SPORTS CALENDAR

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Ballard 50, Rogers 47 Issaquah 59, Kent-Meridian 55 Inglemoor 67, Auburn Riverside 50 Kentlake 81, Eastlake 77 Todd Beamer 65, Garfield 63

Prep football

KingCo Conference 4A Final standings CREST DIVISION League Season W L W L PF PA Eastlake* 4 0 10 2 433 185 Skyline 3 1 11 3 587 314 Issaquah 2 2 7 3 345 229 Newport 1 3 4 5 265 316 Redmond 0 4 0 9 117 394 CROWN DIVISION League Season W L W L PF PA Woodinville* 5 0 12 1 452 118 Bothell 4 1 6 4 298 184 Inglemoor 3 2 6 4 275 176 Roosevelt 2 3 4 5 170 206 Ballard 1 4 4 5 209 275 Garfield 0 5 1 8 69 316 *division champions Dec. 3 Game Skyline 38, Skyview 7

Championship Game Dec. 3 at Tacoma Dome SKYLINE 38, SKYVIEW 7 Skyline 3 14 0 21 – 38 Skyview 0 0 7 0 – 7 First Quarter Skyline – Sean McDonald 24 FG Second Quarter Skyline – Damian Greene 25 run (McDonald kick) Skyline – Mason Gregory 35 pass from Max Browne (McDonald kick) Third Quarter Skyview – Reiley Henderson 32 pass from Kieran McDonagh (Hayden Schuh kick) Fourth Quarter Skyline – Jack Valencia 11 run (McDonald kick) Skyline – Trevor Barney 33 pass from Browne (McDonald kick) Skyline – Valencia 74 interception return (McDonald kick) Team statistics First downs: Skyline 19, Skyview 12 Rushing yards: Skyline 33-130, Skyview 28-68 Passing yards: Skyline 15-22-2, 222; Skyview 1931-3, 162 Return yards: Skyline 116, Skyview 19 Punting: Skyline 2-37.0, Skyview 3-37.7 Fumbles/lost: Skyline 1-0, Skyview 2-0 Penalties: Skyline 3-26, Skyview 4-40 Time of possession: Skyline 25:19, Skyview 22:41 Individual statistics RUSHING – Skyline, Damian Greene 16-77, Jack Valencia 7-42, Mitch Browne 9-12, Trevor Barney 1-(-1); Skyview, Kieran McDonagh 13-38, Parker Henry 14-21, Reiley Henderson 1-(-3).

PASSING – Skyline, Browne 15-22-2, 222; Skyview, McDonagh 18-30-3, 150.

RECEIVING – Barney 5-83, Mason Gregory 2-48, Taggart Krueger 3-33, Nic Sblendorio 2-32, Andrew Giese 2-21, Greene 1-5; Skyview, Henderson 8-75, Spencer Miles 2-17, Mo Morrison 2-15, Hayden Schuh 1-15, Henry 2-14, Forrest Russell 1-8, Kyle Ponciano 14, Jacob Dennis 1-2.

Road to the Title SKYLINE (11-3) W Liberty 62-27 L Bellevue, 17-31 L at Lake Oswego, Ore., 46-56 W at Issaquah, 41-14 W Redmond, 56-17 W at Newport, 49-20 W Jackson, 49-24 L at Eastlake, 21-28 Post season W at Roosevelt, 45-14 W Monroe, 59-21 W at Mead, 27-17 W Central Valley, 52-17 W Skyline 26, Woodinville 21 W Skyline 38, Skyview 7

EASTLAKE 77, CASCADE 66 Eastlake 18 21 18 20 – 77 Cascade 23 17 14 12 – 66 Eastlake – Brandon Lester 21, Eric Holmdahl 16, Michael Hwang 15, Caleb Perkins 0, Will Mitenthal 0, Jake Davidson 6, Michael Staudinger 6, Kyle Laubscher 3, Wes Owen 3, Mason Pierzchalski 3, Ty Ackerman 2, Connor Perry 2, James Farnsworth 0.

Cascade – Cody Bergmanns 21, Hunter Hudson 6, Noah Nelson 6, DeSean Shankle 13, KJ Brady 10, Steve Gallardo 10, Justin Gordan 0.

KENTWOOD 81, EASTLAKE 77 Kentwood 17 22 21 21 – 81 Eastlake 20 20 18 19 – 77 Kentwood – Austin Benson 25, Taylor Jones 21, Jeremy Smith 15, Jackson Huerta 7, Isaiah Malvar 7, Kendall White 3, Austin Weihn 2, Terrance Grady 1, Joe Kramer 0.

Eastlake – Brandon Lester 27, Michael Hwang 20, Eric Holmdahl 14, Ty Ackerman 5, Michael Staudinger 4, Caleb Perkins 3, Kyle Laubscher 2, Wes Owen 2, Jake Davidson 0, Connor Perry 0, Mason Pierzchalski 0.

LES SCHWAB TIPOFF CLASSIC At Auburn Riverside SKYLINE 63, AUBURN MOUNTAINVIEW 44 Skyline 23 14 11 15 – 63 Aub. Mountainview 3 15 12 14 – 44 Skyline – Lucas Shannon 23, Will Parker 14, Brian Cikatz 9, Jonah Eastern 7, Hunter Cikatz 6, Addison McIrvin 2, Michael Parducci 2, Chris Bench 0, Collin Crisp 0, Blake O’Brien 0.

Auburn Mountainview – JJ Lacey 9, Marin Beauchamp 6, Keith Green 6, Drew Sleezer 6, MacCormick Anderson 5, Tyler Hartson 5, Kekou Naheku 3, Shaddye Melu 2, Vlady Bymar 1, Josh Upchurch 1, Dominic Rockey 0, Aaron Rumbaugh 0.

3A/2A KingCo Conference League W L 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0

PA 167 202 207 370 238 244 412 303

Class 3A State Tournament Dec. 2 Championship Game At Tacoma Dome Bellevue 35, O’Dea 16

Prep boys basketball 4A KingCo Conference CREST DIVISION League W L 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Season W L 2 0 2 0 1 0 1 2 0 1

League W L 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Season W L 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 2 0 0

Inglemoor Roosevelt Garfield Ballard Woodinville Bothell Nov. 29 Games Sammamish 92, Newport 83 Redmond 58, Jackson 45 Roosevelt 48, Shorecrest 37 Issaquah 76, Mount Si 36 Dec. 30 Games Cedarcrest 54, Woodinville 49 Mercer Island 60, Eastlake 49 Dec. 1 Games Eastlake 77, Cascade 66 Nathan Hale 67, Ballard 57 Dec. 2 Games Garfield 73, Cleveland 48 Snohomish 68, Woodinville 58 Redmond 67, Bonney Lake 49 Dec. 3 Games Skyline 63, Auburn Mountainview 44

MERCER ISLAND 60, EASTLAKE 49 Eastlake 12 17 10 10 – 49 Mercer Island 12 14 19 15 – 60 Eastlake – Eric Holmdahl 8, Mike Staudinger 6, Kyle Laubscher 5, Brandon Lester 14, Ty Ackerman 0, Wes Owen 5, Michael Hwang 4, Jake Davidson 3, Caleb Perkins 2, Mason Pierzchalski 2.

Mercer Island – Brian Miller 7, Sam Cohn 4, Karsten Sherman 4, Justen Altaras 3, Jake Shadle 2, Kaleb Warner 16, Joe Rasmussen 13, Nick Nordale 11, Kyle Huber 0, Chris Lawler 0, Espen Platou 0.

ISSAQUAH 59, KENT-MERIDIAN 55 Issaquah 14 19 12 14 – 59 Kent-Meridian 16 14 9 16 – 55 Issaquah – Nick Price 19, Fletcher Martin 9, Ty Gibson 6, Ryan Sexton 6, Brian Watson 6, Cory Nevin 5, Drew Danner 4, Jake Henke 3, Grant Bair 2, Blake Bichsel 0, Tyler Witte 0.

Kent-Meridian – Michael Banks 24, Martel TaylorBarone 14, Denikka Howard 8, Quincy Brown 3, Carter Green 3, Abu Kamara 2, Apriles Yubashi 1.

Other Issaquah statistics: field goal shooting, 24-63; free throws, 9-11; rebounds, 35 (Price 10, Martin 9, Sexton 4, Henke 3, Witte 3, Danner 3); steals, 9 (Danner 4, Gibson 3); assists, 16 (Price 3, Gibson 3, Danner 6).

KingCo Conference 3A/2A

Issaquah Redmond Skyline Eastlake Newport CROWN DIVISION

Issaquah Alps Trails Club

ISSAQUAH 76, MOUNT SI 36 Issaquah 10 26 16 24 – 76 Mount Si 7 9 11 9 – 36 Issaquah – Nick Price 18, Brian Watson 2, Cory Nevin 6, Ryan Sexton 8, Jake Henke 9, Tyler Witte 0, Blake Biechsel 5, Grant Bair 8, Fletcher Martin 8, Tyler Gibson 10, Drew Danner 2.

Mount Si – Anthony McLaughlin 11, Ryan Atkinson 4, Beau Shain 4, Joe Williams 4, Miles Zupan 4, Levi Botten 2, Tyler Button 2, Griffin McLain 2, Jason Smith 1, Charlie Corriveau 0, Hunter Malberg 0, Jack Nelson 0, Josh Piper 0.

Other Issaquah statistics: field goal shooting, 29-61; free throws, 11-16; rebounds, 33 (Price 6, Martin 6, Cory Nevin 5, Henke 5); blocked shots, 3 (Price 2); assists, 16 (Watson 4, Price 3, Nevin 3).

Class 4A state tournament

Final standings League Season W L W L PF Bellevue* 7 0 14 0 548 Mercer Island 6 1 8 3 396 Mount Si 5 2 7 4 226 Interlake 3 4 5 7 351 Liberty 3 4 4 6 253 Juanita 3 4 4 6 272 Sammamish 1 6 2 8 189 Lake Wash. 0 7 2 8 162 *League champion

Adult sports

Mercer Island Sammamish Lake Washington Juanita Liberty Interlake Mount Si Bellevue Nov. 29 Games Sammamish 92, Newport 83 Juanita 50, Mariner 33 Issaquah 76, Mount Si 36 Lake Stevens 63, Liberty 53 Nov. 30 Games Liberty 44, Mariner 36 Mercer Island 60, Eastlake 49 Dec. 2 Games Lake Washington 69, Interlake 21 Mercer Island 65, Mount Si 43 Sammamish 85, Liberty 64 Dec. 3 Games Sammamish 70, Sumner 55 Mercer Island 62, Renton 48

Season W L 3 0 3 0 1 0 1 0 1 2 0 1 0 2 0 0

LIBERTY 44, MARINER 36 Liberty 10 8 10 16 – 44 Mariner 16 16 4 0 – 36 Liberty – Ben Wessell 7, B.J. Demps 6, Robbie Thomas 16, Tynan Gilmore 6, Jordan West 6, Matt Campbell 2, Cam Lee 1, Matt Duffy 0, Cory Dukelow 0, Dalton o’Brian 0.

LAKE STEVENS 63, LIBERTY 53 Lake Stevens 11 21 15 16 – 63 Liberty 24 11 6 12 – 53 Lake Stevens – Kevin Smith 20, Jared Rahn 11, Corin Vandergrift 11, Devin Stoen 10, Dakota Tomson 10, Vick Shandana 2, Christian Gasca 0, Joe Hendrickson 0, Ryan Lian 0, Brady Pahukoa 0, Tory Rothgeb 0, Moussa Sanoh 0.

Liberty – Tynan Gilmore 14, Robbie Thomas 10, Jordan West 10, Cam Lee 7, Matt Campbell 6, Ben Wessell 4, B.J. Demps 2, Matt Duffy 0, Cory Dukelow 0, Dalton O’Brian 0, Tim Phan 0.

SAMMAMISH 85, LIBERTY 64 Liberty 13 13 20 18 – 64 Sammamish 17 22 17 29 – 85 Liberty – Jordan West 17, Cam Lee 9, B.J. Demps 8, Tynan Gilmore 8, Cory Dukelow 7, Matt Campbell 6, Robbie Thomas 2, Ben Wessell 2, Dalton O’Brien 1.

Sammamish – John Steinberg 26, George Valle 14,

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

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Tennis Issaquah Parks holds the Tennis and Friends program for players 50 and over at Tibbetts Valley Park. Call 369-8332.

Swimming Winter quarter registration has started for swimming sessions at the Issaquah Parks’ Julius Boehm Pool.

Programs include swimming lessons, water aerobics, safety classes and party rentals. The first winter session runs from Jan. 4-26. The second session is from Jan. 30 to Feb. 23 and the third session is from Feb. 27 to March 21. Register or learn more by going to www.issaquahparks.net or calling 837-3350.

Volleyball Issaquah Parks has an open gym for Sami Jarjour 11, Dakota Olsen 11, Ty Horton 2, Jamis Hoy 2, Noah Pratt 1, Robert Ambartsunyan 3, Kevin Monahan 0.

MERCER ISLAND 65, MOUNT SI 43 Mercer Island 18 17 11 19 – 65 Mount Si 3 10 15 15 – 43 Mercer Island – Joe Rasmussen 19, Sam Cohn 13, Kaleb Warner 10, Brian Miller 6, Justen Altaras 5, Kyle Huber 4, Nick Nordale 4, Espen Platou 2, Karsten Sherman 2, Chris Lawler 0, Jack Shaddle 0.

Mount Si – Jason Smith 8, Levi Botten 7, Anthony McLaughlin 7, Jack Nelson 5, Ryan Atkinson 4, Tyler Button 3, Charlie Corriveau 2, Griffin McLain 2, Beau Shain 2, Miles Zupan 2, Joe Williams 1, Hunter Malberg 0, Josh Piper 0.

Metro League Dec. 3 Nonleague Game EASTSIDE CATH. 65, MANDURAH, AUSTRALIA 58 Mandurah 15 11 13 19 – 58 Eastside Catholic 21 11 16 17 – 65 Eastside Catholic – Austin Soukup 17, Joey Schreiber 16, Mandrell Worthy 12, Joey McKay 9, Trey Reynolds 5, Austin Porcello 4, Chevy Walker 2, Matt Callans 0, Blake Maimone 0.

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Youth sports/activities Soccer Issaquah Soccer Club is offering a winter development academy for players 7-8 years old. Go to www.issaquahsoccerclub.org.

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

Little League Issaquah Little League is registering players for 2012 baseball and softball teams. Go to www.issaquahlittleleague.org ... Sammamish Little League is registering players for 2012 baseball, softball and Challenger teams. Register at www.Sammamishlittleleague.countmein.com.

High school sports Gymnastics Dec. 8, 7 p.m., Issaquah at Woodinville, Skyline at Roosevelt; Dec. 10, 7 p.m., Liberty at Lake Washington; Dec. 15, 7 p.m., Newport, Redmond, Roosevelt at Issaquah, Liberty at Mercer Island, Skyline at Ballard.

Wrestling Dec. 8, 6 p.m., Ballard, Roosevelt at Skyline, 7:30 p.m., Interlake at Liberty; Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m., Issaquah at Roosevelt; Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m., Liberty at Lake Washington.

Boys swimming Dec. 8, 3 p.m., Skyline at Woodinville (Redmond Pool); Dec. 13, 3:30 p.m., Issaquah at Redmond, Garfield at Skyline (Boehm Pool); Dec. 15, 3:30 p.m., Woodinville at Issaquah (Boehm Pool).

Boys basketball Dec. 9, 8 p.m., Newport at Issaquah, Liberty at Juanita; Dec. 10, 5 p.m., Skyline vs. Kennewick at Bellevue College, 7:15 p.m., Issaquah at Marysville-Pilchuck; Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m., Liberty at Mercer Island; Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m., Skyline at Redmond; Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m., Australia at Skyline; Dec. 16, 8 p.m., Issaquah at Eastlake, Newport at Skyline.

Girls basketball Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m., Woodinville at Issaquah, Roosevelt at Skyline, Liberty at Bellevue; Dec. 9, 6:30 p.m., Liberty at Juanita, Newport at Issaquah; Dec. 12, 7 p.m., Edmonds-Woodway at Issaquah; Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m. Skyline at Redmond; Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m., Mercer Island at Liberty; Dec. 16, 6:30 p.m., Issaquah at Eastlake, Newport at Skyline.

Jackson 47, Redmond 42 Ballard 57, Highline 25 Nov. 30 Games Nathan Hale 62, Bothell 61 Bellevue 37, Skyline 34 Juanita 63, Eastlake 58 Newport 47, Mercer Island 44 Garfield 70, Chief Sealth 30 Inglemoor 71, Lynnwood 53 Dec. 1 Games Central Catholic, Ore., 70, Issaquah 52 Roosevelt 58, Franklin 54 Dec. 2 Games Snohomish 41, Bothell 21 Newport 62, Bonney Lake 37 Rogers 46, Ballard 43 Issaquah 65, LaGrande, Ore., 41 Dec. 3 Games Skyline 71, Kentlake 27 Auburn Riverside 56, Inglemoor 52 Issaquah 66, Battle Ground 30 BELLEVUE 37, SKYLINE 34 Bellevue 13 5 5 14 – 37 Skyline 9 12 4 9 – 34 Bellevue – Cary Best 9, Erin McGowin 9, Holly Warendorf 9, Katie Savard 8, Shelby Fanning 2, Lauren Elmer 0, Alexis Neuman 0.

Skyline – Rachel Shim 4, Allie Wysznski 3, Megan Wiedeman 17, Holly Smith 10.

4A KingCo Conference CREST DIVISION

Newport Issaquah Skyline Eastlake Redmond CROWN DIVISION

League W L 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Season W L 2 0 2 1 1 1 0 1 0 1

League W L 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Season W L 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 3

Woodinville Inglemoor Roosevelt Garfield Ballard Bothell Nov. 28 Game Eastside Catholic 53, Bothell 31 Nov. 29 Games

JUANITA 63, EASTLAKE 58 Juanita 15 14 17 17 – 63 Eastlake 12 20 13 13 – 58 Juanita – Kate Cryderman 9, Taylor Lloyd 9, Molly Grager 16, Mikayla Jones 13, Winnie Levitt 11, Molly Steck 0.

Eastlake – Kendra Morrison 12, Maggie Douglas 9, Cayleigh McCade 9, Abby Carlson 6, Ellie Mortenson 6, Marijke Vanderschaas 5, Lauren Greenheck 4, Taylor Bowee 3, Lauren Files 2, Della Zenna 2.

Northwest Invitational At Southridge High, Beaverton, Ore. CENTRAL CATHOLIC 70, ISSAQUAH 52 Issaquah scorers: Ngozi Monu 12, Mackenzie Wieburg 7, Aimee Brakken 6, Mandie Hill 6, Quincey Gibson 5, Ali Mendezona 3, Katrina Clements 2, Taryn Holmes 2.

ISSAQUAH 65, LAGRANDE, ORE., 41 Issaquah 20 14 18 13 – 65

LaGrande 4 6 18 13 – 31 Issaquah – Aimee Brakken 12, Mandie Hill 12, Ngozi Monu 10, Mackenzie Wieburg 10, Quincey Gibson 5, Taryn Holmes 4, Katrina Clements 3, Ali Mendezona 3, Monica Landdeck 0.

ISSAQUAH 66, BATTLE GROUND 30 Issaquah 23 21 11 11 – 66 Battle Ground 10 4 4 12 – 30 Issaquah – Mandie Hill 18, Mackenzie Wieburg 9, Aimee Bracken 6, Monica Landdeck 6, Ngozi Monu 4, Quincey Gibson 3, Ali Mendezona 3, Katrina Clements 2 Les Schwab Tipoff Classic At Auburn Riverside SKYLINE 71, KENTLAKE 27 Kentlake 5 14 0 8 – 27 Skyline 19 23 17 12 – 71 Kentlake – Alyssa Simonson 9, Paige Engeland 7, Stephanie Luce 5, Puja Taya 4, Erin Straus 2, Crystal Knight 0 Nicole Kuntz 0, Marisa Lytle 0, Deepeka Taya 0, Vy Tran 0.

Skyline – Rachel Shim 18, Shelby Kassuba 12, Allie Wyszynski 10, Lacey Nicholson 8, Bryn deVita 4, Haley Smith 4, Susie Tinker 4, Megan Wiedeman 4, Lindsay Coutts 2, Alex Daugherty 2, Katie Fitzgerald 2, Morgan Farrar 1.

3A/2A KingCo Conference League W L 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1

Liberty Juanita Mount Si Lake Washington Bellevue Sammamish Interlake Mercer Island Nov. 29 Games Liberty 57, Sumner 45 Granite Falls 60, Interlake 48 Nov. 30 Games Newport 47, Mercer Island 44 Juanita 63, Eastlake 58 Bellevue 37, Skyline 34 Sammamish 52, Forest Ridge 14 Shorecrest 52, Lake Washington 45 Interlake 51, Lindbergh 40 Dec. 2 Games Lake Washington 51, Interlake 32 Mount Si 47, Mercer Island 45 Liberty 39, Sammamish 34 Dec. 3 Games Juanita 51, Bellevue 37 Kentwood 54, Mercer Island 30

Season W L 2 0 2 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 0 3

LIBERTY 39, SAMMAMISH 34 Liberty 11 7 10 11 – 39 Sammamish 8 11 7 8 – 34 Liberty – Aspen Winegar 13, Avery Granberg 6, Delane Agnew 5, Alicia Abraham 4, Adele Payant 4, Stephanie Yea 4, Sierra Carlson 2, Morgan Safley 1, Devin Anderson 0, Ashlan Applegate 0, Tara Johnson 0, Megan Tsutakawa 0.

Sammamish – Morgan Mincy 7, Kelsey Brooks 12, Helen Yang 6, Montana Hagstrom 5, Natsumi Naito 4, Danielle Shiku 0, Erin Smith 0, Min Yang 0.

LIBERTY 57, SUMNER 45 Liberty 18 13 12 14 – 57 Sumner 8 15 12 10 – 45 Liberty – Aspen Winegar 25, Sierra Carlson 11, Avery Granberg 7, Delane Agnew 4, Megan Tsutakawa 3, Stephanie Yea 3, Ashlan Applegate 2, Morgan Safley 2, Alicia Abraham 0, Tara Johnson 0.

MOUNT SI 47, MERCER ISLAND 45 Mercer Island 12 8 11 14 – 45 Mount Si 20 7 9 11 – 47 Mercer Island – Savanna Reid 16, Kristen Brackmann 12, Carly Anderson 5, Marlo Cafarelli 3, Lauren Ellis 3, Jamie Mounger 3, Ari Moscatel 2, Renae Tessem 1, Julia Blumenstein 0.

Mount Si – Jordan Riley 9, Katy Lindor 12, Molly Sellers 10, Darian Michaud 6, Shelby Peerboom 3, Alex Welsh 3, Grace Currie 2, Ally Pusich 2, Sally Nelson 0, Katie Swain 0.

Prep boys swimming KingCo Conference 4A Dec. 2 Meet ISSAQUAH 102, WOODINVILLE 75 ISSAQUAH 115, BALLARD 57 WOODINVILLE 109, BALLARD 68 200 medley relay: 1, Issaquah A (Willy Matsuda,

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ily,” Mendenhall said in a release. “Jake is a great young man with tremendous potential and someone I deeply care about. I am sorry to see him leave this wonderful institution, yet anxious to follow his future development and success.”

Heaps started 16 games and played in 22 overall during his freshman and sophomore seasons. He set Brigham Young University freshman passing records for yards, touchdowns and wins in 2010. The highlight of his freshman season came in the New Mexico Bowl, where he passed for 264 yards and four touchdowns to earn offensive Most Valuable Player honors in a 52-24 victory.

The former Spartan started the first five games in 2011 before junior Riley Nelson took over the starting job.

For his career, Heaps has passed for 3,768 yards and 24 touchdowns.

Brigham Young has granted Heaps a release to transfer. He has not announced his intentions

Austin Melody, Gaber Florsheim, Brian Ruggles) 1:44.64; 4, Issaquah B (Ben Nussbaum, Adam Florsheim, Keith Luu, James Pratt) 1:53.18. 200 freestyle: 1, Keith Nussbaum (Iss) 2:00.32; 2, Spencer McCulloh (Iss) 2:01.31; 5, Jonathan Williams (Iss) 2:01.36. 200 individual medley: 1, Max Emerick (Wood) 2:06.52; 2, Melody (Iss) 2:07.14; 3, B. Nussbaum (Iss) 2:07.68. 50 freestyle: 1, Ruggles (Iss) 22.73; 2, Dave Nam (Iss) 24.06; 6, A. Florsheim (Iss) 25.08. Diving: 1, Drew Carlson-Rothe (Wood) 206.85; 4, Spencer Gevers (Iss) 126.25; 5, Evan Arends (Iss) 75.85.

100 butterfly: 1, Matsuda (Iss) 54.81; 3, G. Florsheim (Iss) 56.56; 4, K. Nussbaum (Iss) 1:03.11; 6, Luu (Iss) 1:06.01. 100 freestyle: 1, Ruggles (Iss) 50.26; 2, McCulloh (Iss) 52.48; 3, Nam 54.72. 500 freestyle: 1, Gunner Burn (Wood) 5:30.90; 2, Williams (Iss) 5:31.99; 6, Carter Ray (Iss) 6:13.90. 200 freestyle relay: 1, Issaquah A (Nam, McCulloh, G. Florsheim, Ruggles) 1:33.97; 3, Issaquah B (B. Nussbaum, A. Florsheim, James Pratt, Melody) 1:40.23. 100 backstroke: 1, Matsuda (Iss) 58.44; 2, B. Nussbaum (Iss) 1:02.24; 5, Elliot Salmon (Iss) 1:09.95; 6, Luu (Iss) 1:11.25. 100 breaststroke: 1, Melody (Iss) 1:05.13; 5, A. Florsheim (Iss) 1:11.05; 6, Caleb Walin (Iss) 1:14.03. 400 freestyle relay: 1, Issaquah A (G. Florsheim, McCulloh, Nam, Matsuda) 3:36.91; 4, Issaquah B (Williams, K. Nussbaum, Ray, Luu) 4:06.23.

KingCo Conference 3A/2A Dec. 1 Meet LIBERTY 108, INTERLAKE 71 200 medley relay: 1, Liberty A (Luke Duschl, Raymond Ha, Connor Biehl, Nick Klatt) 1:46.55. 200 freestyle: 1, Logan Briggs (Lib) 1:48.96; 5, Jarrett Brown (Lib) 2:13.35. 200 individual medley: 1, Klatt (Lib) 2:06.68; 2, Biehl (Lib) 2:08.52. 50 freestyle: 1, Kevin Hays (Lib) 24.04; 5, Joel Tinseth (Lib) 27.00. Diving: 1, Jesse Herrild (Lib) 160.90; 2, Levi Colton (Lib) 98.60.

100 butterfly: 1, Hays (Lib) 59.36; 2, Biehl (Lib) 59.54. 100 freestyle: 1, Duschl (Lib) 51.66; 3, Klatt (Lib) 52.71; 4, Josh Johnson (Lib) 1:00.12. 500 freestyle: 1, Briggs (Lib) 4:52.62; 2, Ha (Lib) 5:20.86; 5, Max Greenwald (Lib) 6:15.11. 200 freestyle relay: 1, Liberty A (Briggs, Josh Johnson, Biehl, Hays) 1:39.67; 3, Liberty B (David Adams, TJ Johnson, Herrild, Brown) 1:49.60. 100 backstroke: 1, Duschl (Lib) 1:00.44; 5, Kyle Larson (Lib) 1:12.58. 100 breaststroke: 1, Ha (Lib) 1:01.27; 5, Brown (Lib) 1:15.21. 400 freestyle relay: 1, Liberty A (Briggs, Hays, Klatt, Duschl) 3:26.74; 3, Liberty B (Tinseth, Greenwald, Jacob Johnston, Josh Johnson) 4:17.38.

Prep wrestling KingCo Conference 4A Dec. 1 Match ROOSEVELT 58, EASTLAKE 21 106: Eric Moshcatel (Roos) won by forfeit. 113: Alex Sotelo (East) p. Jake Isler. 120: Austin Faccone (East) d.

Marc Moshcatel. 126: Galen Caldwell (Roos) won by forfeit. 132: Calvin Olds (Roos) won by forfeit. 138: Jacob Sands (Roos) p. Jeremy Van Horn. 145: Willie Spurr (Roos) p. Mark Smith. 152: Brendan McGovern (Roos) maj. dec. Andrew McRae. 160: Michael Steckler (Roos) p. Ryan Wasserman. 170: Eric Harper (East) won by forfeit. 182: Logan Nielson (East) p. Max Weinberger. 195: Adam Dickenson (Roos) p. Rudi Ross. 220: Garrett Mack (Roos) won by forfeit. 285: AJ Shropshire (Roos) won by forfeit.

Nonleague SKYLINE INVITATIONAL Dec. 3 Results Round 1 Skyline 60 Lake Washington 9 Liberty 38 Newport 31 Mercer Island 54 Eastlake 10 Issaquah 51 Mt Si 30 Round 2 Mt Si 34 Skyline 33 Mercer Island 73 Newport 6 Lake Washington 30 Eastlake 24 Issaquah 39 Liberty 31 Round 3 Skyline 42 Liberty 31 Lake Washington 41 Newport 36 Mt Si 51 Eastlake 18 Mercer Island 46 Issaquah 33 Round 4 Mercer Island 38 Skyline 27 Mt St 42 Newport 27 Liberty 42 Eastlake 15 Issaquah 48 Lake Washington 28 Tournament Champion Mercer Island 4-0

of where he will transfer. Heaps will not participate in the Armed Forces Bowl Dec. 30 or bowl game practices.

Heaps led Skyline to three state championships and amassed a 40-2 record.

Last month, Heaps was named the FBS Independent Offensive Player of the Week for his Nov. 19 performance against New Mexico State. Returning to the lineup for the first time since Sept. 30, Heaps passed for 238 yards and four touchdowns as the Cougars routed New Mexico State, 42-7.

Not done coaching yet Skyline coach Mat Taylor still has another game. He was selected to be on the sidelines for the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl Jan. 3 in Phoenix.

One hundred of the nation’s elite high-school football players will face off in the East versus West matchup.

The Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl is presented by JuniorRank Sports and the United States Marine Corps.

Bob Taylor: 392-6434, ext. 236, or bobtaylor@isspress.com. Comment at www.issaquahpress.com.

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Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Principal feted for school’s academic improvement Issaquah Valley’s Diane Holt named a distinguished principal of the year

“I’m told that of our nominations, none were more enthusiastically presented than the one for Diane. Apparently, the parents from Issaquah Valley Elementary have amazing things to say about Diane.”

— Linda Farmer

By Tom Corrigan Issaquah Press reporter “If somebody does something spectacular for your children, you’re never going to be more grateful,” said Trisha Neill, a PTSA officer and parent of a young student at Issaquah Valley Elementary School.

Neill is one of apparently a lot of parents ready and willing to sing the praises of Issaquah Valley Principal Diane Holt.

The Association of Washington School Principals recently named Holt the East County Elementary Distinguished Principal of the Year.

Holt is one of 17 principals named by the association, each winner representing a different region from across the state. The next step is to pick a state winner, who will then be eligible for a national award.

“I’m told that of our nominations, none were more enthusiastically presented than the one for Diane,” said Linda Farmer, director of communications for the association of principals. “Apparently, the parents from Issaquah Valley Elementary have amazing things to say about Diane.”

Those parents even threw Holt a surprise party at the school to honor her Dec. 2.

For her part, Holt wanted to give credit to her teachers and her parent volunteers, such as Neill. Rather than talk about her own award, she seemed much more anxious to brag about Issaquah Valley receiving a School of Distinction label from the Cen-

Director of communications for The Association of Principals

BY TOM CORRIGAN

When her school was named a School of Distinction for 2011, Issaquah Valley Elementary School Principal Diane Holt handed out specially made commemorative key chains to each member of her staff. ter for Educational Effectiveness.

The Issaquah district’s Cascade Ridge Elementary School also made the list earlier this year.

“There’s just a nice feeling in the school,” Holt said of Issaquah Valley, adding teachers who had been in her building for 20 years have proven willing to try different approaches.

One result is that Issaquah Valley’s scores on standardized tests have jumped considerably

since Holt arrived in 2009.

“We’ve moved kids from meeting standards to exceeding standards,” Holt said, noting that at the same time the Issaquah Valley student body’s poverty level has increased.

Conventional educational wisdom predicts financially challenged students will not do as well as others academically.

Despite the academic improvement, despite the fact the school

A challenge to change the status quo Fall sports have just ended and the start to a new season has begun for winter high school sports such as basketball, gymnastics and wrestling.

For teams that moved into the playoffs and continued to the state championships, like the Skyline High School football team, it is an experience of a lifetime, but one thing missing from the playoffs is fan support. I think we need fan support from the district student body as a whole.

I know our district high schools have been rivals in the past and compete against each other, but times have changed as Skyline and Issaquah left 3A and moved on to 4A competition; the fan support should change, too. Instead of Liberty seeing Issaquah and Skyline as a rival in the playoffs we need to realize we are all part of the same district and that we all have an effect on our reputation as a whole.

Many may think that if this

To My Kitten (Susan O’Connor) Just a note to let you know how much I love you.

Christmas is getting closer and I love this time of year with you.

You make this season so beautiful and I hope I help you enjoy it as well.

Merry Christmas My Darling

Love Forever, Your Miko (Michael O’Connor)

Hall Monitor Dawson Solly Liberty High School

were to happen there would be a lot of conflict between schools, but think of how much our reputation as a district and community would improve. Districts across the state would think of our district as a trendsetter and a start to a new legacy.

Being an athlete at Liberty, I would see it as a positive, getting more support and gaining confidence because of it. Other athletes at Liberty agree — the more fans the better — particularly in sports such as wrestling, swimming/dive, gymnastics, tennis,

and track and field, where individuals are on “the stage” alone.

“Personally I would like it, because when there are more fans, the more likely I will be able to perform at a top level. I think it would be a good thing,” said senior Josh Gordon, a multiple sport state competitor at Liberty.

Overall, the rivalries between Issaquah, Liberty and Skyline have been in good fun and are part of the competition. But it sure would be cool to be the district that has the courage to support one another at the big events, especially when competing outside our district. Specifically, as fellow athletes, we should be able to empathize and respect each other’s efforts to perform under pressure, and that alone is worth cheering for.

So, I challenge you to support the talented and dedicated athletes of the Issaquah School District and be the start of a higher level of sportsmanship.

hit every target set for it under the federal No Child Left Behind Act, Issaquah Valley has been officially slapped with a label of “improving school,” a negative rating under the federal statute. In fact, Issaquah Valley was the first district school subject to federal sanctions.

Because of the rating, the district had to offer Issaquah Valley parents the chance to send their children to other schools. But at

S TUDENT POEMS LATER

By Cayden Boll “Don’t fret, it’s not due yet.”

Mrs. Bach declares But. Beware!

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Have you started?

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the beginning of this school year, administration officials said no one took them up on that offer.

In order to lose the improving label, Issaquah Valley must meet AYP two years in a row. Clearly, the whole issue of AYP rankles Holt. She said in the first year the school faced sanctions, Issaquah Valley barely missed making AYP in only one of 17 categories and had shown improvement otherwise. Neill said Holt could have taken the ranking as very demoralizing, but chose instead to simply move forward.

While she may have taken things in stride, Holt is outspoken enough on the subject of AYP that she was asked by the district to testify before Sen. Patty Murray on the topic of NCLB. Holt describes Issaquah Valley as a sort of poster child for what she believes is the unfairness of the AYP system.

What Issaquah Valley needed was someone to lead the orchestra, Neill contends, and she clearly believes Holt has taken up the baton. Holt again gave credit to her staff and her parents. She repeatedly pointed to a $20,000 book room stocked by parent donations. Holt also talked about weekly “coffee houses” she holds with any parents interested.

“I just want us all to work together,” Holt said.

UNTITLED

By Nate Turtel Pushing Shoving Heaving Pulling Nothing can move my writer’s block Kicking Punching Hitting Whacking Impossible to SHATTER it Jumping Climbing Flying No luck Walking running Nope Thinking The siege has been broken — my victorious thoughts pour out of the crevices where they had been hidden — Exhausted, I slip into the bliss of creativity Beaver Lake Middle School annually holds a poetry slam, and students in Karen Bach’s humanities class did exceptional work on the topic “My Life as a Teenager,” with the help of a visiting professional poet. The poems provide a unique insight into the adolescent world of middle school.

Students rock the poetry slam Six students won awards at a recent poetry slam at the Skyline High School Lyceum Theatre.

The Nov. 12 event was open to any high school student in the Issaquah School District to participate in or attend. Twenty students entered their work in the slam, which was open to any form of poetry or spoken word ranging from rap to sonnets.

Two judges — Elizabeth Metcalf, an English teacher from Issaquah High School, and Elizabeth Lund, an English/International Baccalaureate teacher at Skyline — provided feedback and decided on the winners.

There were more than 60 attendees.

The winning poem was “The Addiction of Education,” by Bhavya Chhabra, a Skyline sophomore.

“Women have been deprived of education for so long as was illegal under the former Taliban regime, that it is a last priority today,” Chhabra said in explaining the inspiration for the poem. “This poem is not meant to be offensive but meant to depict the real value of education and its role in our society.”

The other winners of the slam, and their prizes, were: Second — Maddie Huston, a senior at Skyline ($20 Tully’s gift card) Third — Olivia Spokoiny, a senior at Skyline ($20 Tully’s gift card) Fourth — Shirley Cheung, a senior at Skyline ($10 Jamba Juice gift card) Fifth — Connor Green, a senior at Issaquah ($10 iTunes gift card) Sixth — Cecilia Too, a sophomore at Skyline ($10 iTunes gift card)

CHECK IT OUT ‘The Addiction of Education,’ by Bhavya Chhabra, was too long to be published in its entirety. These are the beginning stanzas: Hey! HEY YOU, Come here; don’t be scared, if I cared, it’s only my minds place.

The euphoria of snapping these crusted bars and clanking chains, Gushing past crowded structures, dopamine surges in my brains, My eyes are painfully swollen, bloodshot red A gunshot wound sinks its teeth into the hot dirt.

BAM BAM BAM! I’M ADDICTED. Come with me into Alighieri’s rings, That harbors Shangri-La’s golden springs, Oh Ponce De Leon, here it is.

Columbus! All the world’s treasures you wished!

The drug that we’ve been deprived of as a nation, We deserve the addiction of education.

Read the rest of the poem online at www.issaquahpress.com/category/schools.

B8 • Wednesday, December 07, 2011

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P OLICE & FIRE

Return to sender

A mailbox was stolen in the 4200 block of East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast before Nov. 17.

Driving under the influence Police arrested a 17-year-old Issaquah girl for driving under the influence in the 23400 block of Southeast 42nd Street at about 11 p.m. Nov. 21. The officer caught the girl driving 57 mph in a 35 mph zone. She admitted to drinking alcohol and smelled of alcohol. Police released her into the custody of her parents.

Smashed A window was damaged on a vehicle parked in the 2500 block of 200th Avenue after a vandal threw a rock through the window before Nov. 22.

Oh, deer Police euthanized a deer near the corner of Southeast Duthie Hill Road and 266th Avenue Southeast on Nov. 22. The deer suffered serious injuries after a passing vehicle hit the animal.

Poked A student at Skyline High School, 1122 228th Ave. S.E., said another student stabbed him with a pencil and bit him while they were on the school bus Nov. 22.

The student had several puncture wounds from the pencil attack.

the influence, a controlled-substances violation and possession of drug paraphernalia in the 1000 block of Northwest Gilman Boulevard at 9:03 p.m. Nov. 23.

Sobering Police arrested a 19-year-old man for being a minor in possession of alcohol and obstructing in the 100 block of Mount Pilchuck Avenue Southwest at 12:10 a.m.

Nov. 24.

On the radio A radio was stolen from a vehicle parked in the 300 block of Northwest Dogwood Street before 10:46 a.m. Nov. 24. The estimated loss is $350.

Lockbox A mailbox key was stolen from a vehicle parked in the 300 block of Northwest Dogwood Street before 11:10 a.m. Nov. 24.

Assault Police arrested a 35-year-old Issaquah man for assault in the 1500 block of Northeast Hawthorne Square at 5:52 p.m.

Nov. 24.

Pumped A window was damaged on, and a gym bag was stolen from, a vehicle parked in the 4300 block of West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast before 9:16 p.m. Nov. 24. The estimated loss is $330.

Assault

Kaboom!

Police arrested a 29-year-old Issaquah man for assault in the 900 block of First Avenue Northeast at 11:53 a.m. Nov. 23.

A vandal or vandals blew up a mailbox in the 400 block of Southwest Forest Drive before 10:52 p.m. Nov. 24.

Just say go

Sounds bad

Police responded to a possible drug problem in the 100 block of West Sunset Way at 3:18 p.m. Nov. 23. The caller said a child might be doing drugs in a bathroom stall. Police did not notice any suspicious activity at the scene.

A window was damaged on, and an iPod was stolen from, a vehicle parked in the 600 block of 222nd Place Southeast before Nov. 25.

Driving under the influence Police arrested a 22-year-old Issaquah woman for driving under

Thanks, but no thanks Police responded to the 25100 block of East Main Drive Nov. 25 after callers reported unwanted door-to-door salespeople. Police contacted the manager of the

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home security system sales operation. He said he did not realize the salespeople needed to obtain Sammamish permits for door-to-door sales.

To the left Police cited and released a 37year-old Seattle man for obstructing in the 100 block of East Sunset Way at 10:06 a.m. Nov. 25.

Jammed A guitar and a microphone stand were stolen from a vehicle parked in the 4400 block of 189th Place Southeast before 11:28 a.m.

Nov. 25. The estimated loss is $900.

Disordered

a.m. Nov. 27.

Pedals, peeled A bicycle was stolen in the 100 block of East Sunset Way before 10:37 a.m. Nov. 27. The estimated loss is $100.

What a gas Propane tanks were stolen from the parking lot at Walgreens, 6300 E. Lake Sammamish Parkway S.E., before 10:46 a.m. Nov. 27.

The law won A 37-year-old Missoula, Mont., man turned himself in to police on a warrant at the Issaquah Police Department, 130 E. Sunset Way, at 3:54 a.m. Nov. 28.

Police responded to a disturbance in the 400 block of Kalmia Place Northwest at 2:32 a.m. Nov. 26 and encountered an intoxicated woman running around the neighborhood. She said she was waiting for her mother to arrive.

Stopped

Halted

Scratched

Police cited and released a 21year-old Renton woman for driving with a suspended license at 17th Avenue Northwest and Interstate 90 at 7:52 a.m. Nov. 26.

A door was scratched on a car parked in the 700 block of Northwest Gilman Boulevard before 4:42 p.m. Nov. 28. The estimated loss is $100.

Driving under the influence

Costly cut

Police arrested a 44-year-old Issaquah woman for driving under the influence and possession of drug paraphernalia in the 100 block of First Avenue Northeast at 12:05 a.m. Nov. 27.

A door was scratched on a vehicle parked in the 5400 block of Champery Place Northwest before 11:45 a.m. Nov. 29. The estimated loss is $1,500.

Police cited and released a 46year-old Auburn woman for driving with a suspended license in the 1000 block of Northwest Gilman Boulevard at 2:41 p.m. Nov. 28.

Paused

Hung up Police arrested a 48-year-old Sammamish man for phone harassment and obstructing in the 100 block of East Sunset Way at 1

Police cited and released a 22year-old Bellevue man for driving with a suspended license in the 800 block of Front Street North at 2:25 p.m. Nov. 29.

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Wednesday, December 7, 2011 â&#x20AC;˘

Eastside Fire & Rescue reports for Dec. 7 At 8:26 a.m. Nov. 26, five

units provided medical assistance in the 1700 block of 12th Avenue Northeast.

At 9:07 a.m. Nov. 26, three units provided medical assistance in the 15000 block of Tiger Mountain Road Southeast.

At 9:27 a.m. Nov. 26, two units provided medical assistance in the 4500 block of West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast.

At 10:16 a.m. Nov. 27, two units extinguished a vehicle fire in the 54400 block of eastbound Interstate 90.

At 3:17 p.m. Nov. 27, three units provided medical assistance in the 13000 block of

On target

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205th Place Southeast.

At noon Nov. 28, three units responded to clean up a flammable gas condition in the 22100 block of Southeast 51st Place.

At 9:03 p.m. Nov. 30, two units provided patient assistance in the 700 block of Northwest Gilman Boulevard.

At 2:02 p.m. Dec. 1, a unit provided patient assistance in the 700 block of Northwest Gilman Boulevard.

At 2:47 p.m. Dec. 1, seven units responded to an unintentional fire alarm activation, with no fire found, in the 18800 block of Southeast 42nd Street.

At 11:23 a.m. Dec. 2, five units responded to a vehicle accident in the 21300 block of westbound Interstate 90.

Police arrested a 19-year-old Sammamish man for stealing items from Target, 755 N.W. Gilman Blvd., at 4:46 p.m. Nov. 29. The estimated loss is $170.

Hour Fitness, 5712 E. Lake Sammamish Parkway S.E., before 12:48 a.m. Nov. 30. The owner said her bankcards were then used. The estimated loss is $1,000.

Swiped

Backpack packed

A woman in the 1800 block of 25th Avenue Northeast said her credit card information had been used to make fraudulent purchases before 5:24 p.m. Nov. 29.

The estimated loss is $1,662.

A window was damaged on, and a backpack was stolen from, a vehicle parked in the 18800 block of Southeast 46th Way before 7:13 a.m. Nov. 30. The estimated loss is $200.

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Police arrested a 14-year-old boy for theft and possession of stolen property in the 400 block of Northeast Alder Street at 6:29 p.m. Nov. 29. The estimated loss is $400.

Copper wire was stolen from a construction site in the 22800 block of Southeast Black Nugget Road before 10:30 a.m. Nov. 30.

The estimated loss is $32,800.

Credit crisis A purse was stolen from 24

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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Ginnaty holiday light display 9325 240th Ave. S.E. The display remains illuminated nightly through the weekend after New Year’s Day. Santa Claus is due to appear from 6-9 p.m. nightly from Dec. 9-17. Drop off donations to Toys for Tots and the Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank in the driveway donation bins.

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Wings N Things, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Wednesdays, Field of Champions, 385 N.W. Gilman Blvd., 392-7111

“Annie Get Your Gun,” through Dec. 31 Village Theatre, Francis J. Gaudette Theatre, 303 Front St. N., $22 to $62, 392-2202 or www.villagetheatre.org Chris Stevens and the Surf Monkeys, 7:30-11:30 p.m., Vino Bella, 99 Front St. N., 391-1424 Dave Ellis, 7:45-10 p.m., Bake’s Place, 4135 Providence Point Drive S.E., 3913335 or www.bakesplace.org, $15

The Pacific Cascade Middle School Players present “Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr.” 7 p.m. Dec. 9 and 2 p.m. Dec. 10, 24635 S.E. Issaquah-Fall City Road, tickets are $5 at the door and $4 for students with ASB card.

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Sea-Town Rhythm and Blues Players, 7:30-11:30 p.m., Vino Bella PHOTOS BY GREG FARRAR Kellee Bradley, 7:45-10 p.m., Bake’s Place, $20 Greta Matassa Trio: And to all a Good Night, 6:45-9 p.m., Bake’s Place, $20

R EADER POEMS TOLLS TO NEWCASTLE

By Pat Detmer For many a year the trains left here Filled to the brim with coal, But now the hills boast roofs and sills Where lawns collide with mole.

Few are the folks who know our town And fewer still who visit, And if not using GPS You will quite likely miss it.

Are we Bellevue? Are we Renton?

Something twixt the two?

Get behind us: Try and find us.

Lucky if you do.

THE FIRE HALL KITCHEN

By Albert Perron The kitchen, by the fire hall, Feeds the poor, feeds them all, The price is right, yes it's free, Sometimes I dine, just to see, What food delight, will show today, You must eat fast, then go away, The regular crowd, is always there, Each glued to, their special chair, If church groups fail, to show on time, To this crowd, well, that's a crime, When they chow, they eat with glee, I do too, why not, it's free, It says to thank, those who give, They feed your face, so you can live, So to the church folk, who drop by, Thanks! Without your food, we'd die.

The Press occasionally runs reader poems.

Email yours to editor@isspress.com.

The Ginnaty family home, just south of Issaquah, is a bright festival of Christmas lights, including Santa’s high-flying sleigh led by a rednosed Rudolph. Snowflakes lit by light-emitting diodes, a star in a tree trailing a comet tail and a Nutcracker soldier next to the mailbox are a few of the details amid the display.

Eyes all aglow Family uses nearly 400,000 lights to create Christmas extravaganza

By Warren Kagarise Issaquah Press reporter he effort to install holiday lights on the Ginnaty home just outside city limits along the base of Tiger Mountain starts the weekend after Labor Day. Jeri Ginnaty flips the switch on the estimated 350,000 to 400,000 lights on Thanksgiving night. The attraction lures

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Christmas light seekers down the rural road to see illuminated strand after illuminated strand.

The super-sized tradition started more than a decade ago, after Ginnaty traded a more modest display — a mere 50,000 lights — for a multicolored tribute to the season.

“It just kept getting bigger and bigger and bigger,” he said.

The family added donation bins for Toys for Tots and the Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank in recent seasons. Ginnaty donated about $3,000 in toys and 2,000 pounds of food last year.

Onlookers can see illuminated reindeer leap across the street and more than a mile of light strands on a tall tree behind the house. The decorators used a lift to install a star 85 feet up the trunk.

Ginnaty settled in the Issaquah area in 1996 and started to decorate the house then.

“When we first moved out there, nobody put any lights up, but now there’s a few lights here and there,” he said.

Ginnaty started hanging holiday lights after a fateful call to his wife, then a Mervyns employee.

“She was working the day after Thanksgiving. I had the day off, and I was thinking about it,” he said. “I called her up and I said, ‘Hey, bring me home 3,000 lights’ and she said, ‘Are you crazy?’”

In early autumn, family members come to the house to help hang lights and in-

WANTED: HOLIDAY LIGHT DISPLAYS Holiday lights started to twinkle from homes in the Issaquah area just before Thanksgiving.

Before Christmas arrives, The Issaquah Press seeks spectacular — or just plain nice — light displays to feature.

Email your contact information and, if possible, a photo of your illuminated light display to editor@isspress.com. Or contact the newspaper on Twitter at www.twitter.com/issaquahpress, or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/issaquahpress.

stall decorations. Ginnaty spends hours hanging lights, often in the rain.

The reward is the chance to see onlookers’ faces light up upon glimpsing the Christmas display.

Ginnaty’s grandson, Joseph Charest, a freshman at Central Washington University in Ellensburg, said the decorations represent a labor of love.

“We don’t just put icicles up,” Charest said. “Icicles are a last-minute detail on our house.”

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

BY GREG FARRAR

A deer, leaps one at a time over the road in front of the Ginnaty home. During a six-second camera exposure, they all come to life.

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