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117th Year, No. 50

Thursday, December 15, 2016

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Five agencies losing city funding in 2017

Last-ditch effort to help Athletes For Kids, Life Enrichment Options voted down Scott Stoddard / sstoddard@isspress.com

The bell that once hung in the belfry of the Issaquah Methodist Episcopal Church now resides in an enclosed bell tower at the Pilgrim Firs Camp and Conference Center outside of Port Orchard. An inscription on the bell reads, “Issaquah M.E. Church / Nov. 28, 1895.”

A HISTORIC RING TO IT A 121-year-old bell from Issaquah’s past is still in use at Port Orchard camp

By Scott Stoddard sstoddard@isspress.com

ou won’t find one of Issaquah’s most enduring relics within the city limits. In fact, this dust-covered, 121-year-old artifact isn’t even in King County anymore. A stout bronze bell that first rang out in 1895 across a scrappy mining town that had just renamed itself Issaquah now resides at a lakeside camp near Port Orchard, roughly 30 miles due west of us as the crow flies. Now enclosed in a tower that has protected it from the elements for the last six decades, the bell is in remarkable condition and rests

HEAR THE BELL Go online to issaquahpress.com to watch a video of a Pilgrim Firs Camp and Conference Center employee ringing the 1895 Issaquah church bell.

out of the public eye. It is still used to call those at the Pilgrim Firs Camp and Conference Center to meals, just as it has since the camp first opened in 1956. How the bell traversed its way from Issaquah to Port Orchard remains an unanswered question. Issaquah’s Methodist Episcopal Church, a 30-foot-by-50-foot building erected in 1890 on land that today is between the Issaquah Community Center and Julius Boehm Pool, was the bell’s first home. Five years after the church building was completed, a bell was See BELL, Page 12

By Lizz Giordano lgiordano@isspress.com The City Council approved $371,500 in funding for a variety of human services grants to agencies for 2017 during its Dec. 5 meeting. Despite a $50,000 increase in grant funds from the previous year, some longtime recipient agencies lost funding from the city. In 2016, the Human Services Commission received 74 grant application requesting a total of $695,000 in funds. Using a new framework that established target areas to evaluate applications, the group whittled the list to 53. Target areas included food stability and housing; support services for families and residents; services for survivors of domestic violence and abuse; health care; and education. Commissioner Elizabeth Maupin told councilmembers the commission’s goals were to limit redundancies in funding and provide larger grant amounts. See FUNDING, Page 2

A tepid OK for Inneswood: ‘We are going to approve it, but it doesn’t say Issaquah’ By Lizz Giordano lgiordano@isspress.com The Development Commission approved a site development permit for a 93-unit apartment complex at Newport Way Northwest and Northwest Juniper Street during the commission’s Dec. 7 meeting. Inneswood Apartments will consist of two buildings, one large six-story building containing 74 apartments and 12 townhomes, with two levels of parking on the bottom floors. A smaller four-story building will contain six apartments and one townhouse with a single story of parking on the ground floor. See PERMIT, Page 6

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Issaquah History Museums

THE BELL’S HOME, 1895-1950: ISSAQUAH

The Issaquah Methodist Episcopal was built in 1895 on a lot near where the Community Center stands today. The church was razed in August 1950 after it was purchased by the school district.

THE BELL’S HOME, 1956-TODAY: PORT ORCHARD

The enclosed design of the narrow tower at the Pilgrim Firs Camp and Conference Center’s Madson Lodge has protected the bell from the elements for the last 60 years.

Temporary restraining order granted to halt liquidation of property at senior center By Lizz Giordano lgiordano@isspress.com A temporary restraining order filed by David Kappler, a member of the Issaquah Valley Senior Center, against the center’s current service provider was granted Dec. 9, according to King County Superior Court documents.

The order prohibits Issaquah Valley Seniors from selling or gifting any of the center’s property unless it is authorized by a “Plan of Distribution” that has been approved by members. The order also states a “van and other property already sold or gifted has been lost to the members of the Issaquah Valley

Senior Center and will unfortunately require replacement, a cost which could have been avoided had a ‘Plan of Distribution’ been approved by the members beforehand,” as required by state law. See CENTER, Page 12

MERRY CHRISTMAS ISSAQUAH

Time’s running out to help neighbors in need By Christina Corrales-Toy ccorrales-toy@isspress.com The Merry Christmas Issaquah fund is well short of its $100,000 goal as mid-December approaches. The $35,860 collected to date would likely only cover two months of Issaquah Community Services operations. Over September and October 2016 alone, the nonprofit handed out $39,022 in emergency financial aid, according to board member Lori Birrell. Through October 2016, ICS distributed $122,571 to community members in need this year, with 69 See NEED, Page 2

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Funding

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CITY’S HUMAN SERVICES GRANT FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS

over the last eight years. “The impact of $5,000 on a small nonprofit is huge, and it’s going to take a lot to from page 1 Congregations for the Homeless $39,900 make that deficit up,” King said. Friends of Youth $36,570 “We looked to see which Councilmember Mariah Hopelink $28,500 Bettise suggested increasing agencies provided identical or extremely similar Lifewire $27,510 grant money by $10,000, services to local residents to fund both Athletes for $26,500 Kids and Life Enrichment and tried to select the most Catholic Community Services The Sophia Way $24,000 Options. The motion failed effective among these for funding,” Maupin said, Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank $17,500 to garner enough support “rather than distributing the Imagine Housing $15,000 from the council. resources among several “Overall, we found an Crisis Clinic $15,000 increased level of need in different organizations.” She said this strategy Eastside Baby Corner $10,000 the community, especially enabled the commission to Eastside Friends of Seniors $10,000 with our most vulnerable fund the Eastside Friends of residents: our youth, our $9,360 seniors, people with disSeniors at a higher amount, King County Sexual Assault Resource Center Sound Generations $8,200 abilities, victims of various rather than funding both Eastside Friends of Seniors AtWork $7,500 forms of abuse violence, and Sound Generations Volpeople experiencing IKRON — Integrated Employment Services $7,500 homelessness,” said Derek unteer Transportation. Therapeutic Health Services $7,500 Franklin, chair of the Hu“It allowed us to make more meaningful grants to Encompass Northwest $7,000 man Services Commission. some good organizations The City Council also Issaquah Community Services $7,500 whose ability to provide the approved $123,000 for St. Vincent de Paul $7,500 nonprofit funding for local needed services has been limited by inadequate fund- HealthPoint $5,000 groups. Friends of Lake ing,” Maupin said. International Community Health Services $5,000 Sammamish State Park and Congregations for the Village Theatre received the Issaquah Schools Foundation $5,000 largest funding amounts, Homeless received the Eastside Legal Assistance Program $5,000 each getting $25,000. largest amount of grant money — five requests Friends of Lake SamApprenticeship & Non-Traditional Employment for Women $4,500 totaling $39,900 from the mamish plans on using a Kindering $4,160 majority of the money for city. $4,000 an executive director’s salFriends of Youth received Chinese Information and Service Center the second-highest amount Compassion House $4,000 ary. of funding, landing a total Village Theatre requested Bridge Disability Ministries $3,000 of $36,570 across four a total of $100,000 over Elder & Adult Day Services $3,000 four years to help fund a requests. The five agencies and Child Care Resources $3,000 new production warehouse groups that are losing city Renton Ecumenical Association of Churches $3,000 that has an estimated cost funding for 2017 are Life of $1 million. The group King County Bar Foundation $3,000 also requested $100,000 Enrichment Options, AthHERO House $2,500 in arts grants from the letes for Kids, HealthPointPrimary Dental Care, Sound Harborview $2,400 city, and the Arts CommisGenerations Volunteer sion has recommended the National Alliance on Mental Illness — Eastside $2,400 city give Village Theatre Transportation and Pediatric Interim Care Center. Source: City of Issaquah $63,500. ArtEast received Sound Generations and $15,000 in nonprofit fundHealthPoint receive grant agencies receiving city grant funding for the group. ing and has requested funding from the city for funding for the first time. Melissa King, executive another $40,000 in arts other programs. A representative from director of Athletes for Kids, grants. Hopelink, AtWork and Athletes for Kids asked said the group has been Arts grants have not yet the Chinese Information & councilmembers to recongrowing with the support it been approved by the City Services Center are among sider the elimination of city has received from the city Council.

Make a tax-deductible donation to Issaquah Community Services. The organization is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Send donations to Issaquah Community Services, P.O. Box 669, Issaquah, WA 98027. You can also donate to the cause using PayPal on the ICS website: issaquahcommunityservices.org.The names of donors — but not amounts — are published in The Issaquah Press unless anonymity is requested. Call ICS at 837-3125 for more information.

DONORS

Goal: $100,000. As of Dec. 11: $35,860 John Koester, Ruben Nieto, John Ardussi , Joseph Gleeson, Dorothy and John Robinson, Jill Ravenscraft in honor of Buzz Ravenscraft’s 80th birthday, Stephen and Karen Ridlon, the Fletcher family, Rich and Marilyn Batura in memory of Ed Squifflet, Mike and Cathie Farr, Carol and Jeff Heinen, Carol and Ron Lebeiko, Paul and Judy Kenyon, Hugh and Lois Ingram, Steven and Kristine McBride, Florence Leue, Chet and Pat Potuzak, Carolyn Quinn, Norbert and Mary Ziegler, Dick and Margaret Jacobs, Sandra and Robert Lyon, Barbara Hampton in memory of Greg Hampton, Mike and Marcia Delabarre in memory of Kyle Delabarre, Chari Avolio in memory of Elva Nibbelink, Lesley and Jim Austin, G. Carey in memory of Mary Tanji, John and Marie MacDuff, Ken and Marian Hampton, Kim and Michael Weiss, Karen and Garry Wilson, Mary Nelson, Sharon Garrison, Carol and Henry Tucker, Dick and Margo Campbell, Carla and Steve Hoffman, Eastside Home Association, Hank and Jackie Thomas, Joe and Pam MacDonald, Leo Finnegan and Fran Nelson

Need

were starting a remodeling project, and it began with her unit, Birrell said. The mother, who didn’t from page 1 want to take her two children out of the Issaquah percent going to rent assis- School District, found a tance, 29 percent for utilicondo that would allow her ties and 2 percent for other to move in after the 20-day miscellaneous help. notice, but she needed some “A big thank you goes to help to make the numbers our donors for continued work. ICS stepped in to help support to our local commu- the family with move-in nity,” Birrell said. “Issaquah costs and kept a roof over Community Services could their head, Birrell said. not do it without you.” Rent assistance is the orIn 2015, ICS distributed ganization’s most-requested $123,480, covering emerform of aid, Birrell said, and gency financial costs to 353 that’s not a surprise given households consisting of 983 the lack of affordable housindividuals living in the Ising in the community. saquah School District. They “I would say the we need helped 194 households avoid more affordable housing eviction, kept the lights and/ for families and seniors to or water on for 104, while be able to work and live in 55 received funds to cover the Issaquah School District transportation and other community,” she said. “We miscellaneous needs. are seeing rents rise above The all-volunteer nonthe recommended 30 perprofit offers emergency ficent of the family income. nancial aid to those living in Some rents are 50 to 60 Each week, we thank those the Issaquah School District percent of a family’s income who renew their voluntary subscriptions to Issaquah Press boundaries. That means the making it very difficult to pay other bills such as utiliGroup newspapers or subscribe men, women and children ties, insurance or food.” for the first time. We are extremely they assist could be your neighbor or classmate. Birrell said the comgrateful for your support. “The people we help live munity, including city Ann Crabtree in this community,” said officials, business leaders Kenneth Feilen board member Georgia and developers, need to Phyllis Franklin Megow. “It might be somecome together to develop a Joseph James Heilgeist one you know. You might longterm housing plan that Nicole McHale not even realize they have addresses affordable housKayleen Norris a need, but we’re helping ing issues. them stay stable.” Until then, ICS will do its Elliot Rosenberg For example, an apartpart to lend a hand to those Barbara Unger ment complex gave one loin need when the times cal mother and her children get rough, and the Merry ANSWER TO #1056 ANSWER TO #5368 a 20-day eviction notice Christmas Issaquah fund is A C T S C E N T S P A recently. The operators a major component of that. O DO R T AT AS S H OO

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Eastside Firefighters Benevolent Fund gets big boost

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By Christina Corrales-Toy ccorrales-toy@isspress.com Every three months, more than 100 women gather in a Snoqualmie Valley establishment, get out their checkbooks and start writing. All of them pledge to give $100 to support programs and organizations that make a direct impact on the community. This quarter, the group is making the checks out to the Eastside Firefighters Benevolent Fund. The Snoqualmie Valley chapter of 100 Women Who Care agreed to donate $14,000 to the fund that provides relief to firefighters and their families or people suffering from poverty, homelessness and other life situations deserving of charity. The donation is the fund’s largest since it was first endowed about six years ago, said Eastside Fire & Rescue Battalion Chief Dave McDaniel, who also serves as the fund’s president. “It was just a tremendous blessing,” McDaniel said. The 100 Women Who Care group meets every quarter at Sigillo Cellars in Snoqualmie. Members nominate local charities, make on-thespot presentations about the need and then vote on where everyone’s $100 checks will go. The top votegetting charity then receives all the checks, made out to them on the spot. The group is only about a year old and already has more than 100 participants, said member Dawn Harper. “It’s all about giving, nothing more,” Harper said. “Plus, people like the idea of giving in an easy way. This is fast, efficient and so impactful.” Harper nominated the Eastside Firefighters Benevolent Fund after seeing the good it did at Issaquah Valley Elementary School. The fund’s nutrition program teamed up with the school to provide breakfast for children in need. Firefighters also use the benevolent fund to provide firewood for people who need it during the winter and community projects that benefit residents. For example, firefighters used money from the fund to build a ramp at the home of a Sammamish woman who recently lost one of her legs, McDaniel said. Another time, firefighters responded to a young Issaquah bicyclist who was hit by a driver. The bicycle was totaled, but the firefighters replaced it, thanks to the benevolent fund. “Really our motto is giving back to the communities we serve,” which includes all cities served by Eastside firefighters, including Issaquah, Sammamish and the Snoqualmie Valley, McDaniel said.

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do,” McDaniel said. “With this donation, we can do even more projects in the community.”

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Merry Christmas - my Kitten Love Forever, Your Miko (Michael O’Connor)

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Local businesses honored for sustainable practices The Issaquah Press Four local businesses and organizations earned Golden Dumpster Awards. Bai Tong Thai restaurant, Doubletake Vintage & Consignment, Lake Sammamish State Park and REI’s Issaquah store were each recognized for their waste reduction, recycling and customer education efforts. Recology CleanScapes, the City of Issaquah’s Office of Sustainability and the Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce sponsor the annual awards.

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OPINION

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GUEST COLUMN

Sportsmen’s Club is a vital thread in fabric of Issaquah By Randy Harrison

was pleased to see a recent letter to the editor suggesting it may be time for a good conversation about the Issaquah Sportsmen’s Club. Such respectful, databased, unemotional discussions of firearms and their use are far too rare on our country today. I was saddened to see some of the first responses containing such emotionally overloaded words such as “hate.” Can reason and data ultimately prevail? I am not a member of the club nor do I belong to the NRA. That said, I strongly support the presence of the club for the following reasons. The Sportsmen’s Club has provided a safe place for practice and instruction for almost a century, having been incorporated in 1920. In a recent column, The Issaquah Press called on the city government to more proactively

identify our town’s unique, older structures with the goal of enhancing our collective appreciation of our town. It’s an excellent idea and I would nominate the Sportsmen’s Club for a top spot on that list, especially so since the club is already listed as a historical site by the state. Since its creation, the Sportsmen’s Club has trained literally thousands of people, specifically youngsters, on the principles of firearms safety. These classes continue today. They are invaluable when it comes to increasing awareness of all aspects of safe, responsible, legal gun ownership. Nationally, the largest single group of Americans taking firearms safety training in the last five years are women of all ages, races and economic levels. Visitors to the Sportsmen’s Club see evidence of that important demographic on any given day. Every day the firing range is open, certified “Range Safety

Officers” observe all activities to ensure adherence to the club’s more than 20 individual rules. Those who do not follow them are ejected. The ISC is also home of the Cascade Mountain Men, an eclectic group focused on the skills and stories of a little-appreciated band of Americans who played a crucial role in opening the West more than three decades before the better-known cowboys plied their trade. Several members of the Cascade Mountain Men are also craftsmen. They lovingly shape the maple stocks and hand-forge metal components of beautiful, functional reproductions of muzzle-loading firearms used by the pioneers depicted in the recent hit movie “The Revenant.” Before I bought my Issaquah home in 1989, I checked zoning maps and drove around the town to make sure it was as attractive as it seemed. I quickly became aware of the ISC, visited

OFF THE PRESS

No need to panic, everyone — it’s just a little snow

always look forward to the year’s first snowfall. Snow shows us the passage of time: At first, tiny white flakes leave a perfect pearly coating across the landscape. Soon, the snow begins to turn to mush and what was once an immaculate dusting becomes stained with gray street residue and yellow ... well, you know what the yellow means. But snowstorms aren’t always pearlescent fairytale wonderlands. The piles of frozen water Lizz beginning to pile up can bring out the worst in anyone, so here’s a few tips from a hearty midGiordano westerner who’s survived the worst of winters Press reporter in Chicago. Shovel early and often. I mistakenly left behind my snow shovel in Chicago when I moved. Foolishly I talked myself into believing I wouldn’t need a device to move snow in the Pacific Northwest. I know it looks light and fluffy, but snow can be heavy. My partner found that out the hard way in the aftermath of one bad Chicago blizzard, when he returned home from school to find a stiff breeze blowing through the apartment. He looked around, found no windows open, and then glanced into the bedroom to find his parents’ bed covered in cheap ceiling material and heavy, slushy death-snow. I don’t know what the lesson is, exactly — don’t get caught under collapsing ceilings seems like a good one — but it’s an important reminder to take seriously the weight of all that lovely precipitation. But, seriously, shoveling is hard work (why do you think I left?), so work slowly and take breaks. Some people think of the snow as a challenge and prove their endurance by lifting as much of it as possible off of their possessions. There’s a phenomenon in my homeland called “heart-attack snow” that describes the fate of these brave, foolish individuals. Cold weather, lots of bending and deceptively heavy powder can put a lot more strain on your heart than you might expect when you’re just trying to get yourself to work on a snowed-in morning. And don’t forget to bend at the knees and push, rather than lift, the snow when possible. After investing all that energy freeing your car, don’t forget to mark your spot. In Chicago, it’s called dibs: We leave anything from a chair to an ironing board in the spot we’ve worked so hard to clear of snow. It’s a fiercely guarded tradition that residents in the Windy City pass on to the next generation, along with political corruption and a pair of “optimism shorts” reserved for 40-degree weather in March after growing weary of having to spend five minutes layering up the last several months. Speaking of clothes, don’t forget to dress in layers. An extra pant layer can make all the difference, but there’s a secret weapon you need to own. Adding long johns to any outfit is almost as cozy as wearing pajamas all day once the wind chill reaches the Hot Toddy Zone. Email reporter Lizz Giordano at lgiordano@isspress.com. Twitter : @lizzgior Off The Press is a weekly column by members of The Issaquah Press news staff. The viewpoints expressed do not necessarily represent the editorial views of the newspaper.

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its location, learned its story and watched scores of shooters of all ages and both sexes practicing their hobby. I learned that the majority are target-shooters firing at paper bulls-eye targets, a sport included in the summer Olympic Games. I was intrigued by the diversity of the town I would call home with its five independent bookstores, excellent schools and a firing range all within earshot of my house. Those of us who advocate for more diversity in our country need to be especially supportive of lawful activities and beliefs we do not practice ourselves. I hear the range every day. It would never occur to me or my family — or my neighbors, young and old — to seek closure or relocation of such a venerable and, yes, valuable organization. I strongly suggest that anyone interested in this topic, in addition to actually visiting the club, should also check the ISC website

(issaquahsportsmensclub.com) and pay particular attention to the “Rules” section. Lastly, there is this bit of information. The Issaquah Sportsmen’s Club is not in Issaquah. It is in unincorporated King County. Folks advocating closure or relocation should know where to voice their concerns — as should those supporting the club in its present location. And should they do so it would be most helpful to include suggestions on viable alternatives to a several-acre site with significant private investment in safety and noise abatement, and who would pay for such a relocation. Today, thousands of King County residents use the firearm and archery ranges each year. I believe the ISC should remain in its longstanding location. Randy Harrison is a resident of Issaquah.

TO THE EDITOR Traffic

City Council failed to realize bond was flawed and doomed The traffic bond failed because it was a bad idea as proposed. It failed in planning and execution because it wasn’t what voters, whose tax dollars the City Council were putting on the line, would say “yes” to. The council was gungho behind it, even donating money to the “yes” campaign. But it wasn’t enough to inspire voters, except in Providence Point for a project only benefiting them. Of course they were for it. Fifty-four percent supported this bond but Providence Point skewed the results. Take them out and you’re left with a coin flip. Don’t forget some “yes” votes were based on misleading tactics promoting the bond. The council never really listened and all we got was misleading information. They were so wrapped up in discussions they couldn’t see the forest for the trees. It’s time to build the Providence Point signal project using council bonds. That will be hard for the City Council because it would need bond repayment to be from within the existing budget, not our pocketbooks. But they just need to do it. They also must look at how they interact with citizens. Had they been in touch and truthful, they’d have realized this bond as proposed was a bad idea. Too big. Too long. Nobody to blame but themselves and the administration for pitching it as they did. In the end, the taxpayers are left holding the bag for thousands of our dollars putting this doomed and flawed measure on the ballot. This upsets me and it should upset all of you, as well.

Bob Brock Issaquah

Civility

Prejudice exists in places that are often ignored After reading Neil Pierson’s column about racism in a recent Liberty-Ellensburg football game, I felt that several things needed to be said. I deeply regret and am saddened by the fact that Isaiah Owens had to

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play a game in which he was the target of a racial slur. However, using a meanspirited comment made by an Ellensburg football player to make a sweeping judgment of the politics of Kittitas County and half of America is illogical. Beyond that, it is prejudiced. Prejudice exists in places that are often ignored. Not just prejudice directed against African Americans, but prejudice against all those who voted Republican in the recent presidential election. Prejudice against white, rural voters such as those who reside in Ellensburg and the rest of Kittitas County. Our nation stands out in the world because we are free. Free to live in peace, free to learn, free to choose where we live and work. And free to vote. The freedom to vote as we please is a cornerstone of our republic. Free elections and the peaceful changing of power are essential to the survival of our country. No one — Republican or Democrat, black or white, urban or rural — deserves to be the target of prejudice because of who they voted for. This election has done more to divide our nation than any event in recent history. If we wish to preserve the freedoms we enjoy in America, it is up to all of us to lay down our prejudices. It is up to all of us to respect our fellow human beings, no matter what race they are or who they voted for.

I appreciate this paper’s justthe-facts approach to local news. I hope that this open-minded attitude will continue, and that you will print another side to this issue.

Alex Minor Newcastle

Public safety

Lights and sirens coming your way? Remember this advice I have had the dubious honor of riding “shotgun” with Eastside Fire & Rescue Station 82’s aid car twice in three weeks recently with my wife as the “customer.” Everything turned out fine, but it became clear to me during those two short rides to Swedish that some of us maybe hadn’t received the memo about how to behave when a vehicle with sirens and lights is in your vicinity. Those emergency vehicle drivers don’t use those lights and sirens for grins and giggles — they truly believe that they are in a race for life and death. Do: Stay calm and then move right for sirens and lights. That’s a good starting point. When you see (in front or in back of you) an emergency vehicle, slow down, put on your right blinker and move to the right. When safe, stop and wait until the emergency vehicle passes. Then safely resume your trip and stay at least 500 feet behind, and not on the tail of, the emergency vehicle. Give them plenty of space. If you can’t move to the right because of traffic or other obstacles, just slow down and stop. Doing so will let the emergency vehicle driver move around you. Don’t: Panic. Don’t stop in the middle of the street if there is room to move right. Don’t try and race ahead of them and make your turn to “get out of the way.” Don’t drive through a red light. Just sit tight and let the emergency vehicle driver do the decision-making. We all need to talk to our young drivers, family and friends. The time to decide what to do is not in the heat of the moment — be prepared and know what to do in advance. Learn the right way to respond and be a part of saving a life — you’ll be happy you did.

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Inspections were performed Nov. 28-Dec. 4 by Public Health, Seattle and King County. A food establishment inspection is only a snapshot of the operation during a limited time. Readers should look at more than one inspection (view inspection reports online at theeastside. news/inspections) to get a better idea of the overall operation. Red violations: High-risk factors are improper practices or procedures identified as the most prevalent contributing factors of foodborne illness or injury. One red critical violation equals an unsatisfactory inspection. County environmental health specialists work with operators to make sure these violations are corrected before they leave the establishment. Blue violations: Low-risk factors are preventive measures to control the addition of pathogens, chemicals, and physical objects into foods. 435 or more red violation points require a reinspection within 14 days. 490 or more red violation points or 120 total violation points (red and blue) require closure of the establishment. Burger King, 1705 NW Gilman Blvd. Dec. 1: Routine inspection, 10 red, 0 blue Capri Cellars, 88 Front St. S. Dec. 2: Routine inspection, satisfactory, 0 red, 0 blue Coconut Thai, 660 Front St. N. Nov. 30: Routine inspection, satisfactory, 0 red, 0 blue El 42 Cantina, 38 Front St. N. Nov. 28: Routine inspection, 10 red, 0 blue Garlic Crush, 1620 NW Gilman Blvd. Dec. 1: Routine inspection, 10 red, 0 blue Gibson Hall, 105 Newport Way SW Nov. 30: Routine inspection, satisfactory, 0 red, 0 blue Hilton Garden Inn 1800 NW Gilman Blvd. Dec. 1: Routine inspection, satisfactory, 0 red, 5 blue Issaquah Cafe 1580 NW Gilman Blvd. Dec. 1: Routine inspection, satisfactory, 0 red, 5 blue Jackson’s Food Store, 15 E. Sunset Way Dec. 1: Routine inspection, satisfactory, 0 red, 0 blue KFC, 555 NW Gilman Blvd. Nov. 30: Routine inspection, satisfactory, 0 red, 0 blue Ohana Japanese/Hawaiian Sushi Bar and Grill, 240 NW Gilman Blvd. Nov. 30: Routine inspection, 25 red, 0 blue Pogacha of Issaquah 120 NW Gilman Blvd. Nov. 30: Routine inspection, 15 red, 10 blue Tokyo Garden Teriyaki 1620 NW Gilman Blvd. Dec. 1: Routine inspection, satisfactory, 0 red, 10 blue

PETS OF THE WEEK Peyton is an 8-year-old retriever/Australian shepherd mix with the sweetest smile. This Peyton loving senior will greet you with lots of kisses and affection and absolutely adores belly rubs and will goofily roll over to ask for them. Peyton also doesn’t let age hold him back and lives for long hikes and walks. He would thrive in an active family with teens and adults, and Peyton can also be introduced to dog-savvy cats. Meet Baby, a sweet 6-year-old black and white kitty. She is a big girl at slightly over 11 pounds and Baby is a lover that will purr all day for head scratches. Baby has some special needs that are resolvable with a patient family willing to ensure her success in a new home. Baby tested positive for FIV, but when kept indoors can live a long, happy life like any other cat.

OBITUARIES Robert Davey Robert Selden Davey, 83, went home to be with Jesus, his Lord and Savior, on November 11, 2016, after courageously fighting an eight-year battle with Alzheimer’s dementia. Bob was born in Lincoln, Neb., to his parents, George Selden Davey and Helen Taylor. Bob atRobert Davey tended the University of Nebraska, where he proudly earned a bachelor’s degree in architecture. For most of Bob’s long professional career, he owned and successfully operated his own architectural business. Reflecting back, it was amazing to watch Bob adapt so easily to all the vast technological changes that occurred within his industry during those years. Bob lived the past 44 years of his life in the Issaquah area. In 1971, he married Darlene Davey. A year later, Bob and Darlene bought a home on Pine Lake, where they thoroughly enjoyed living on the lake. The lake also afforded Bob some enjoyable time (particularly in the summer months) to relax when he took his sailboat out on the lake. Bob especially loved having his family and grandchildren over each year at the lake for the annual Davey 4th of July celebration. Upon selling their home in 1999, they moved to the nearby retirement community of Providence Point until Darlene’s death in January 2015. Bob is survived by his brother Bill of Lincoln, Neb., and his four remaining children, Tom Davey, Rob Davey, Diana Brookshire-Davey and Steven Ahlin; along with nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Bob will be deeply missed by his children, grandchildren, other family members and friends. His lifelong servant attitude and loving temperament won’t ever be forgotten by his loved ones. No public memorial is planned; however, a private service will be held at a later date. Sympathy cards can be sent to the Davey family at P.O. Box 53, Issaquah, WA 98027. The family is deeply appreciative to his loving care workers at Aegis of Issaquah, where Bob spent his final 2½ years.

THE ISSAQUAH PRESS AROUND THE WORLD The Issaquah Press traveled with Steve and Lynanne Lewis to Jakarta, Indonesia, in November. The Lewises were visiting their son, Sean, who is a sergeant with the U.S. Marine Corps in Jakarta. Where have you taken your hometown newspaper? Email your photo and information to editor@isspress.com.

Rosadelle Ortiz Rosadelle “Terry” Ortiz, age 90, joined her true love in heaven on Tuesday, November 29, 2016. She went peacefully in her sleep after a night at one of her favorite places, the “Bingo Parlor.” She was born on December 18, 1925, in Trinidad, Colo., and was second-youngest Rosadelle Ortiz of 13 children. Terry will be remembered for her generosity and regular contributions in the community and church. She had a wonderfully contagious laugh and a beautiful smile to compliment her fashion savvy. She always made a point to think of others in need and never missed a birthday or holiday. She had a curious nature, was a feisty competitor, and loved to play games and do puzzles with family and friends in her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers and sisters, husband Lou, and son Dale. She will be missed dearly by her daughters Janet Sommer and Stacey Boyd, son-in-law Kevin Boyd, her four grandchildren, and her two great-grandchildren.

Gladys Edna Jones Gladys Edna Jones of Issaquah died at home on December 5, 2016, surrounded by her loved ones. She was 87 years old. Gladys was born on October 14, 1929, in Rice Lake, Wisc., to William and Edna Markley. She spent the first 7 years in Rice Lake and then the family moved to Anchorage, Alaska, where her father was Gladys Jones a builder, fur trapper and commercial fisherman in the inner regions of Alaska. Gladys was in an original pioneer family during the 1930s. She learned the piano at an early age and it was to be a precursor to the music ministry she would have with her husband William Jones for much of her life. She loved to ice skate on the frozen lakes of Alaska and snowshoe with her father at the trap line. She was a great student and graduated from Anchorage High School in 1947. She met William Jones of Issaquah at Mountain View Chapel, where she played the piano and Bill played the guitar and sang together. God brought them together to do many years of music ministry for Abbott Loop Chapel of Anchorage. They moved to Issaquah where William was from when Bill retired in 1974. They continued to sing and play for church services at Bethel Chapel. They also volunteered at Providence Marionwood, conducting Christian sing-alongs for the residents there. Survivors include her children Steve Jones of Renton, Wash., Michael Jones of California and Marita Davidson of Issaquah; eight grandchildren; and five greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Dec. 10, at Flintoft’s Issaquah Funeral Home. You are invited to sign the family’s online guestbook at flintofts.com. To place a paid obituary in The Issaquah Press, call Claire Cook at 392-6434, extension 232, or visit us at issaquahpress.com.

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Mayor cuts ribbon to officially welcome Atlas complex

Issaquah Mayor Fred Butler (fourth from right) uses a pair of oversized scissors to cut the ribbon at the Atlas Apartments complex on Northwest Gilman Boulevard. To Butler’s immediate left is Lucy Sloman, the city’s land development manager. The Atlas complex contains 344 apartments and is the first residential building constructed under the guidelines of the Central Issaquah Plan.

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“The first development in that new vision is now Issaquah Mayor Fred complete.” Butler officially welcomed According to the Atlas the new Atlas Apartments website, monthly rent for complex to the community apartments available for in a ribbon-cutting ceremo- a Dec. 26 move-in ranged ny Dec. 8. from $1,764 to $2,029 for a Butler highlighted the one-bedroom unit and from 344 apartments clustered in $2,299 to $2,461 for a twofour buildings at the corner bedroom unit. of Seventh Avenue NorthIn May, construction west and Northwest Gilman worker Philip J. Rumsey Boulevard as the first died after falling from scafproject to follow the Central folding as he worked on the Issaquah Plan vision. brick façade of one of the “We envisioned a future Atlas buildings. that was more urban and The Greater Issaquah pedestrian-friendly and Chamber of Commerce protected our natural hosted the ribbon-cutting environment,” he said. ceremony.

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The commissioners had a lengthy discussion about blank walls, seismic stability of the retaining walls, trail connections and architectural style. City staff members told the commission time after time that the project complies with the city’s Central Issaquah Development and Design Standards. While discussing architectural style, commissioners were reminded by Lucy Sloman, land development manager for the city, that the Central Issaquah Development and Design Standards contain no requirements for color or style of architecture for buildings in the Central Issaquah area’s Gilman District, which stretches from Northwest Holly Street north to Interstate 90. “Nice building,” said Commissioner Randy Harrison. “We are going to approve it, but it doesn’t say Issaquah.” Sloman said one of the six work plans associated with the city’s current six-month building moratorium will address architectural design.

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Members of the Evergreen Philharmonic Orchestra rehearse under the tutelage of director Doug Longman, who has taught music in the Issaquah School District for the last 30 years.

FUN ON THE DOWNBEAT Don’t expect to sit still during the Evergreen Philharmonic Orchestra’s Home for the Holidays concert

quality music programs,” Longman said. “In return, they’ve been able to lend Doug Longman wants their support.” Evergreen Philharmonic the entire community to be For example, when the Orchestra able to attend and enjoy the orchestra wanted to buy Evergreen Philharmonic a better grand piano to Home for the Holidays Orchestra’s holiday concert. replace an older, smaller 4-5:30 p.m. Dec. 17 But he doesn’t want atone, Longman aimed high Issaquah High School tendees to sit on their hands — a 9-foot Steinway grand Performing Arts Center through just another winter piano. It took a little over 700 Second Ave. SE musical performance. a year, but the community Tickets are $10 for adults, For the past four years, contributed the $76,000 to $7 for students and the philharmonic’s direcpurchase the instrument. seniors; ages 12 and under tor has ensured the Home “You also look at the are free for the Holidays concert is people teaching across the memorable for all ages and district. Most have been a tradition for even those here a while,” he added. without kids of their own. elementary schools. As the “It’s important because it “I wanted it to have orchestra students graduat- gives them time to estabaudience participation and ed into more advanced pro- lish quality programs. That involvement,” said Longgrams in the district, more doesn’t happen overnight. man. “I’ve tried to make it a teachers were brought on “Finally, these kids are real attractive kind of event board. so talented because their for people with kids, even Longman has since been parents have been willing to young ones who are terribly the beneficiary by havprovide good music lessons hard to keep quiet.” ing access to the district’s on good instruments. And Longman has overseen best of the best for the it comes from developing the 76-member philharEvergreen Philharmonic their talent at a young age,” monic orchestra since he Orchestra. Longman this Longman said. created it in 1988. The year is dedicating all of his That’s why he has no audition-only organization teaching time to directing qualms about structuring a draws in students from all Evergreen Philharmonic (he holiday program outside of of Issaquah School District’s is also theater manager for the norm. To make it fun, high schools. Longman the Issaquah Performing the last couple of years, he said 76 musicians is a good Arts Center). gives all the kids who walk number to keep all secHe added the key to through the door jingle tions covered. And with the the orchestra’s growth in bells. In return, he gives number of auditions each popularity isn’t due to just them many cues throughout spring, he never has probthe level of student talent the concert to sing and play lems filling the seats. on display. Longman said a along. “For this year, to reach key, contributing factor to “We keep the program 76, we had well over 120 the orchestra’s success is light, with tunes anyone auditions. The Issaquah community support. would know,” he said. “Not School District has a strong “The community wants the same old tunes. We try music program, all the way across,” he said. One reason the orchestral program is so strong Family Law districtwide is it has his Criminal Law fingerprints on it throughProbate and Estate Planning out. Longman, having taught music in California Landlord-Tenant Law since 1974, was hired in G unn L aw O ffices General Litigation 1987 to be a general music – PLLc – teacher in Issaquah. After the failure of back-to-back Call 425-606-9410 levies, many programs had been cut, including orches22525 Southeast 64th Pl, Buillding H • Issaquah, WA 98027 tra. Undaunted, he kept www.gunnlawoffices.com relentlessly badgering the NEIL.PROOF.IP.CMYK.PDF 1130 LAM superintendent to let him 51.18192.THU.1215.2x2.LAM start a new program. “I kind of kept bugging Kateri Brow. ‘We don’t have a complete program with just band and choir,’ I kept including jewelry, glass and wood, telling her. Until she finally said, ‘Why don’t you go start ornaments, paintings, sculptures and more! an orchestra program?’ It’s been my baby all this The visual arts destination for locals and visitors alike. time. It’s been a great ride,” Longman said. 95 Front St. N Longman implemented Issaquah 98027 a new orchestra program 425-392-3191 for fifth- and sixth-graders www.arteast.org in all six of the district’s

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ALL IN THE FAMILY

FRIDAY, DEC. 16 Hearing Examiner: Talus Parcels 7 & 8 Final Plat, 10 a.m., Eagle Room, City Hall, 130 E. Sunset Way Play & Learn: Chinese, ages 2-5, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way, 392-5430

ONLINE CALENDAR Submit details for your event to our online calendar at theeastside.news/calendar.

Squak Mountain hike, 9 a.m., moderate, 7.4 miles, 2,200-foot gain, meet at 175 Rainier Blvd. S., issaquahalps.org, 516-5200

Habitat restoration, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lake Sammamish State

“Singin’ in the Rain” presented by Village Theatre, 2 p.m., $35-$78, Francis Gaudette Theatre, 303 Front St. N., villagetheatre.org, 392-2202

Evergreen Philharmonic Orchestra: Home for the Holidays, featuring audience sing-along and traditional carols, 4-5:30 p.m., Issaquah High School, 700 Second Ave. SE, bit.ly/2h76Btc Mod Men, 7:30-11:30 p.m., Vino Bella, 99 Front St. N., vinobella.com The Davanos, ages 21 and older, $5 cover charge, 8-11 p.m., Pogacha, 120 NW Gilman Blvd., pogacha.com

SUNDAY, DEC. 18

short pose 9:30-11:30 a.m.; long pose noon to 2 p.m., ages 18 and older, Mondays through Dec. 19, artEAST Art Center, 95 Front St. N., arteast.org

Grand Ridge hike, 9 a.m., moderate, 6.5 miles, 800-ft. gain, meet at 175 Rainier Blvd. S., issaquahalps.org, 516-5200 Brunch with Santa, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Big Fish Grill, bring an unwrapped toy for Seattle Children’s Hospital and receive a complimentary hot chocolate and kids meal card good for next visit, 984 NE Park Drive, thebigfishgrill. com/events

Issaquah Reindeer Festival featuring Santa, his elves and his reindeer, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., $14.50/general admission, $12.50/ seniors, $10.50/children 2-12, Cougar Mountain Zoo, 19525 SE 54th St., cougarmountainzoo.org “Singin’ in the Rain” presented by Village Theatre, 2 and 7 p.m., $35-$78, Francis Gaudette Theatre, 303 Front St. N., villagetheatre.org, 392-2202

Live Nativity, 7-9 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 922 216th Ave. NE, Sammamish, live performances every 20 minutes with the last one at 8:45 p.m.

MONDAY, DEC. 19 Figure Drawing Open Studio:

Wine Club Party, 6-7:30 p.m., Capri Cellars, 88 Front St. S., join online at capricellars.com/wineclubs City Council regular meeting, 7 p.m., City Council chambers, City Hall South, 135 E. Sunset Way

10 W. Sunset Way, 392-5430 One-on-One Computer Help, for adults, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way, 392-5430 The Urban Village Development Commission meeting has been canceled Human Services Commission special meeting, 6:30 p.m., Eagle Room, City Hall, 130 E. Sunset Way The River & Streams Board meeting has been canceled Evening Figure Drawing, 7-9:30 p.m., artEAST Art Center, 95 Front St. N., arteast.org Rovin’ Fiddlers, 7-9 p.m., Issaquah Valley Senior Center, 75 NE Creek Way, rovinfiddlers.com

THURSDAY, DEC. 22 Issaquah Reindeer Festival featuring Santa, his elves and his reindeer, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., $14.50/general admission, $12.50/ seniors, $10.50/children 2-12, Cougar Mountain Zoo, 19525 SE 54th St., cougarmountainzoo.org “Singin’ in the Rain” presented by Village Theatre, 2 and 7:30 p.m., $35-$78, Francis Gaudette Theatre, 303 Front St. N., villagetheatre.org, 392-2202

Teen Open House, 3-5 p.m., homework and tutoring help for teens, 3-5 p.m., Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way, 392-5430 Create a Glass Ornament, ages “Singin’ in the Rain” presented by 5 and older, $40, 3-8 p.m., Art by Village Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $35-$78, Fire, 195 Front St. N., 996-8867 Francis Gaudette Theatre, 303 Front The Civil Service Commission St. N., villagetheatre.org, 392-2202 meeting has been canceled Issaquah Reindeer Festival One-on-One Computer Help, for featuring Santa, his elves and his adults, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Issaquah reindeer, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Library, 10 W. Sunset Way, 392$14.50/general admission, $12.50/ Issaquah Reindeer Festival 5430 seniors, $10.50/children 2-12, featuring Santa, his elves and his The Planning Policy Cougar Mountain Zoo, 19525 SE reindeer, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Commission meeting has been 54th St., cougarmountainzoo.org $14.50/general admission, $12.50/ canceled Meet the Mayor, noon to 1:30 seniors, $10.50/children 2-12, Double Play, 7-9 p.m., Vino p.m., Issaquah Valley Senior Center, Cougar Mountain Zoo, 19525 SE Bella, 99 Front St. N., vinobella.com 75 NE Creek Way 54th St., cougarmountainzoo.org Talk Time Class, for adults, 6:30Teen Open House, 3-5 p.m., “Singin’ in the Rain” presented 8 p.m., Issaquah Library, 10 W. homework and tutoring help for by Village Theatre, 2 and 7:30 p.m., Z.FINAL.SR.CMYK.PDF 1202 LAM Sunset Way, 392-5430 teens, 3-5 p.m., Issaquah Library,SCOTT $35-$78, Francis Gaudette Theatre,

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Park, 2000 NW Sammamish Road, lakesammamishfriends.org Beads & Tea Social, 1-2:30 p.m., $45, Experience Teas, 195 Front St. N., 996-8867 Santa is Coming to Gilman Village, all ages welcome, take free photos with Santa, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 317 NW Gilman Blvd., 392-6802 Classic Holiday Movies: “Home Alone,” all ages, $5, Regal Cinemas at Grand Ridge Plaza, 940 NE Park Drive, 462-7342 Pet Photos With Santa, 1-4 p.m., Petco, 975 NW Gilman Blvd., $9.95, all proceeds benefit animals, 392-9664

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“Singin’ in the Rain” presented by Village Theatre, 8 p.m., $35-$78, Francis Gaudette Theatre, 303 Front St. N., villagetheatre.org, 392-2202

Creek Way Citizenship Classes, 4:30-6 p.m., Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way, 392-5430 The Economic Vitality Commission meeting has been canceled Michael Powers, ages 21 and older, 6-9 p.m., Pogacha, 120 NW Gilman Blvd., pogacha.com The Development Commission meeting has been canceled Comedy Night with MC Patrick Higgins, featuring Cameron Mazzucca and headliner Andrew Greg Farrar / gfarrar@isspress.com Sleighter, 8 p.m., Vino Bella, 99 Issaquah residents Chad and Julie Georgell and their dogs, Drake (left) and Cass, pose with Santa Claus for a free photo at The Grange at Front St. N., $15, register online at vinobella.com or call 391-1424 the longtime annual holiday event which opens its arms to all family members young and old, two- and four-legged.

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International Opportunities & Careers Abroad presented by Stephen E. Murphy, author of “On the Edge: An Odyssey,” for adults, 2-3 p.m., Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way, 392-5430 Creative Clay Exploration: A Facilitated Ceramics Studio, ages 12 and older, 6:30-9:30 p.m., artEAST Art Center, 95 Front St. N., $40/members, $45/nonmembers, arteast.org Pizza & Picasso, ages 6-9 and 10 and older, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Museo Art Academy, 300 NE Gilman Blvd., $29, museoart.com Meaningful Movies of Issaquah: “Consumerism & the Limits to Imagination” followed by discussion, 6:30 p.m., Issaquah Depot Museum, 78 First Ave. NE, meaningfulmovies.org Live Nativity, 7-9 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 922 216th Ave. NE, Sammamish, live performances every 20 minutes with the last one at 8:45 p.m. Mark Roemen and The Whereabouts, 7:30-11:30 p.m., Vino Bella, 99 Front St. N., vinobella.com Arny Bailey and Friends, ages 21 and older, $5 cover charge, 8-11 p.m., Pogacha, 120 NW Gilman Blvd., pogacha.com

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Issaquah’s Max Eastern (3) drives the lane during the Eagles’ 63-57 triumph at Mount Si on Dec. 6.

Eagles’ spirit shines through in comeback win BOYS BASKETBALL ISSAQUAH 63 MOUNT SI 57 By Neil Pierson npierson@isspress.com They aren’t having the perfect start they’d envisioned, but the Issaquah Eagles are learning to handle more than their fair share of adversity. And Issaquah put those emotions to good use Dec. 6 in its Class 4A KingCo Conference boys basketball opener, overcoming an eight-point halftime deficit to beat the Mount Si Wildcats, 63-57, in Snoqualmie. Head coach Chris Lyle resigned for unspecified reasons six days earlier and the Eagles suffered through nonleague losses to North Thurston and Shorecrest. But with new co-coaches Mitch Boyer and Neil Mendez at the

helm, the players have willingly shouldered the burden for keeping the program’s high expectations afloat. “It was a good chance for us to rally and really connect better as a team,” said junior guard Garrett White, one of three Issaquah players to score in double figures against Mount Si. “It’s super encouraging, actually, to watch these kids and how they have just come together,” said Mendez, who’s in his first season at Issaquah. “They’re learning to trust each other even more but they’re being the proactive ones and calling players-only meetings, and really trying to band together as brothers.” Mount Si, playing its first conference game under coach Jason Griffith — who led Issaquah to three state-trophy finishes in the last six seasons — had the Eagles on the ropes at halftime with a

27-19 lead. The Wildcats (0-2 overall, 0-1 KingCo) kept Issaquah forwards Tanner Davis and Brent Wilson away from the basket, held their own in the rebounding department and got some easy baskets from their senior big man, Taylor Upton, who had 10 of his 13 points in the opening half. The Eagles (1-2, 1-0) adjusted in the second half, outscoring Mount Si 44-30. Davis had 12 of his 16 points in the fourth quarter and Wilson scored 13 of his teamleading 17 points in the last two periods. For Griffith, there was no moral victory against his former program. “First and foremost, honestly, I was disappointed we lost,” he said. “I felt like our defensive energy dropped in the third quarter. They did a good job of exploiting our bigs inside and our weakside defense wasn’t there when it

needed to be.” the open shots,” said White, who Mount Si took a 10-9 lead at had 11 points on three 3-pointthe end of the first quarter as ers. junior guard Brendan Botten “I think we were just more sank a long jump shot in the final determined. It was a pretty minute. emotional game for most of us, The Wildcats’ lead grew to so we were really excited for the 10 on two occasions. Freshman opportunity. Got to give credit guard Tyler Patterson sank a to Mount Si, because we didn’t 3-pointer as part of his 10-point expect them to come out like that night and Upton finished a and punch us in the mouth to transition layup off a smart feed start. But I’m proud of how we from senior point guard Gavin responded.” Gorrell. Freshman guard Jabe MulIssaquah’s offense got going lins nearly led a late revival for in the third quarter, though, as Mount Si. He scored a game-high Wilson and Davis got the ball in 19 points, including 10 in the prime positions inside the paint. fourth quarter. His final basket, When Mount Si’s defense cola 3-pointer, pulled the Wildcats lapsed to contain them, they within 57-54 with 1:05 to play. passed to open shooters. The Mount Si got a defensive stop Eagles scored 24 points in the and Botten had an open 3-pointer third, including four 3-pointers. from the right corner to tie the “Brent and Tanner really score, but he missed and Isstepped it up in the second half saquah quickly pushed the ball and it fell for guys like me, Blake to the other end, where Davis SANDY/LAURA F.FINAL.IP.CMYK. (Adams) and Cam (Roorda) to hit converted a crucial layup. PDF 1123 LAM 49.17996.FRI.1201.3x6.LAM

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Spartan swimmers take charge against Wolves BOYS SWIMMING SKYLINE 117 EASTLAKE 59 By Neil Pierson npierson@isspress.com The Skyline Spartans used victories in all three relay events and defeated the Eastlake Wolves, 117-59, in a Class 4A KingCo Conference boys swimming and diving meet on Thursday at Julius Boehm Pool in

Issaquah. Skyline moved to 2-0 in KingCo meets following its 96-80 win over Issaquah last week. Against Eastlake, the Spartans started the day with a win in the 200-yard medley relay from Jacob Leahy, Colin Huynh, Rehaan Bhimani and Will O’Daffer (1 minute, 45.09 seconds). Skyline also picked up firstplace points in the 200 freestyle relay as O’Daffer, Huynh, Bhimani and Leahy won in 1:34.51. The Spartans’ 400 free relay

team of Jeremy Kim, Joseph Spaniac, Samuel Shauf and O’Daffer was first in 3:31.67. O’Daffer, a junior, recorded the afternoon’s only state-qualifying time as he won the 500 freestyle in 4:59.88, just two one-hundredths of a second below the standard. In the 200 free, Spaniac swam to first place in 1:56.65, with Eastlake senior John Xie placing second in 2:01.69. Both marks were good enough to qualify for the district meet.

Four district-qualifying times were recorded in the 200 individual medley, where Leahy won in 2:11.04 and Eastlake freshman Kevin Xu took second in 2:17.64. Leahy picked up a second win in the 100 butterfly (56.03). Skyline’s Bhimani and Kim swept the top two positions in the 50 freestyle, recording districtqualifying times of 23.34 and 23.89 seconds, respectively. Eastlake’s Colton Wimberly was the only athlete in the 1-meter diving event and he scored

119.05 points. The Wolves got first-place points in two events from junior Nolan Van Nortwick. He swam district-qualifying times of 52.87 seconds in the 100 free and 1:02.40 in the 100 breaststroke. Skyline senior Ryan Kinnear picked up a victory in the 100 backstroke (57.80). Both teams return to action at Boehm Pool next week. Eastlake swims against Issaquah at 3 p.m. Dec. 13, while Skyline faces off with Newport at 3 p.m. Dec. 15.

Wildcats snap loss streak at Eagles’ expense GIRLS BASKETBALL MOUNT SI 51 ISSAQUAH 44 By Neil Pierson npierson@isspress.com It had been nearly two years since the Mount Si girls basketball team had tasted the sweetness of victory against a Class 4A KingCo Conference opponent. Consider the Wildcats’ thirst at least partially quenched after they put up 21 points in the fourth quarter and rallied past the visiting Issaquah Eagles, 5144, on Dec. 7. Mount Si had lost 17 straight conference games dating back to a 54-43 triumph over Newport on Feb. 6, 2015. This year’s senior class won’t go winless, a reward for the hard work they’re putting in under first-year coach Bob Richey. “It feels awesome,” said senior guard Emma Smith, who led all scorers with 18 points, including a pair of fourth-quarter 3-pointers. “It’s good to have a new coach – new team, really – all around. We’re able to play well now and it’s exciting.” Richey, who coached the Issaquah girls during the 2013-14 season, was pleased to see the Wildcats get the victory they’ve been waiting for. But he doesn’t want them to be complacent either. “We have a lot of things we’ve still got to work on,” he said. “We’ve got a lot of fundamental things that just aren’t where they’re supposed to be. We’ve got to tighten up some things offensively, defensively. But at the end of the day, the kids won a game in their league. They haven’t done that for a long time.” Issaquah’s sideline was subdued after the Eagles lost their KingCo opener and fell to 1-2 overall. First-year coach Jackie Bykonen said her squad, which has only one senior, lacked focus at crucial moments. “We just have to put together 32 minutes,” she said. “We had chunks where it was good. It’s just recognizing where shooters are. It’s just mistakes that players make. We’ll learn and we’ll grow.” Issaquah took an 11-8 lead after

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Mount Si’s Joelle Buck (15) pulls down a rebound as Issaquah’s Raiya Mastor (35) and Maya Witherspoon (12) defend during the Wildcats’ win over the Eagles. one quarter on the strength of five points from junior guard Amanda Ferguson. But the Wildcats began moving the ball and finding open looks from outside the arc. Smith hit a pair of treys and Scout Turner had another as Mount Si took a 25-19 lead to halftime. The Eagles regained control in the third quarter through fullcourt pressure, stalling Mount Si’s offense while forcing several turnovers and converting in transition. “I just said we need to pick up the pressure and get points in transition,” Bykonen said of her halftime talk. “And take care of the ball better, which we didn’t really do.” Mackenzie Day had two buckets – one on a driving layup from the right corner, the other off a

Ferguson steal and fast-break chance – to give the Eagles their biggest lead of the night at 30-26. The Wildcats’ offense went silent for much of the third period. They didn’t have a field goal until 6-foot-7 freshman center Sela Heide tossed in a rebound opportunity with under two minutes to play in the quarter. That seemed to ignite Mount Si once again as it took the lead early in the fourth period and eventually built the lead to 10 on a Joelle Buck basket. Issaquah’s Lucy Stewart – who had a team-high 12 points – hit a difficult 3-pointer with a hand in her face, bringing the Eagles within three with 30 seconds to go. But Smith calmly made a pair of free throws at the other end and the Wildcats were able to run

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The church building on First Avenue Southeast where the bell once hung can be seen at left in this photo from the late 1940s. News accounts said the church, built in 1890, was only 18 feet from the high school gymnasium and was “taking up space needed for parking during school functions.”

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time.” An inscription on the bell reads, “Issaquah M.E. Church / Nov. 28, 1895.” Crook said the date signifies when the bell was dedicated. “The church would have asked for that inscription to be put on the bell,” he said. “The foundry would have placed a stencil on the bell and stippled the pattern

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ceiling and then shimmying up to a platform — many of those who work at the camp have not actually seen the bell. As for value, the bell is worth considerably more than what those pioneer churchgoers paid in 1895. “We would pay, wholesale, for a bell in that size range around $3,000,” Crook said, “and after refurbishing, we would normally sell it for somewhere around $6,000.” A new bell similar in size and quality, however, would cost a lot more. “Replacing it with a new one would be four times that much,” Crook said. “You can never get new bell prices out of old bells.”

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