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Talus landslide declared no immediate threat By Tom Corrigan tcorrigan@isspress.com City staffers and paid consultants spent about two hours the evening of Nov. 24 trying to convince the 70 or so residents packed into City Council chambers that the landslide in the Talus area posed no immediate threat. Some in the audience remained doubtful. “I’m still very concerned,” said Talus resident Tina Vieceli following the special meeting. She wondered if the city had an evacuation plan in place. Vieceli said there is basically only one street in and out of Talus. “These are the same people who said Newport Way was safe and did nothing until a child got killed,” said Lester Rodney, referring to the traffic fatality that happened on Newport Way over the summer. The city has taken several steps to address traffic safety on Newport and around Issaquah since that incident. Rodney said he doesn’t live in Talus, but didn’t want the coming holidays marred by a disaster in his hometown. “Nobody needs that,” he said, “especially the people in Talus.”
ON THE WEB The city has dedicated a page on their website entirely to the landslide in the Talus community. Officials say the page will be updated daily, even if there is no new information. Access the page from the city of Issaquah’s home page at www.issaquahwa. gov. On the page, residents are encouraged to sign up for emails on the situation from the city, including any emergency information. Residents with questions can send an email to talus@ issaquahwa.gov.
Councilman Tola Marts asked city consultants the question that probably was on the mind of most people at the packed meeting: Could the landslide become a major disaster as happened in the Oso area in March 2014? City consultants seemed reluctant to totally rule out the possibility, but said the probability was extremely low.
By Greg Farrar
Santa Claus greets children individually as he wades through the crowd at Grand Ridge Plaza after arriving on Eastside Fire & Rescue’s Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer fire engine Nov. 27 as the Christmas season gets underway in the Issaquah Highlands.
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Cannabis Company busted for sale to minor By Tom Corrigan tcorrigan@isspress.com The city’s only recreational marijuana store, the Issaquah Cannabis Company at 230 N.E. Juniper St., was caught by state inspectors selling product to a minor on Oct. 18, according to information obtained via a public records request made of the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board. The information provided states the store was hit with two violations: one for allowing a minor into a restricted area and for then selling to that minor. According to information released by the state, stores cited for sales to a minor can face a 10-day license suspension or up to a $2,500 fine. The Issaquah Cannabis Company fine was given as $1,000. In an emailed response to Press questions, Issaquah Cannabis general manager Cliff Gehrett did not deny the incident had taken place but asked that his store not be “demonized” because of the problem. “Last month, the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board conducted a sting operation whereby the WSLCB sends Investigative Aides (who are 18-20 years of age and who are on WSLCB payroll) to stores and those Investigative Aides attempt to enter and purchase product,” Gehrett wrote. State law restricts persons less than 21 years of age from entering the sales area of recreational marijuana stores. Gehrett said the doorman simply did not do his job the day investigators visited. The investigative aide stated in his report that he was not asked his age upon entering the story, though he was required to show an ID. The aide notes he did not observe the doorman at the store use any ID checking equipment. The aide was able to buy $26 worth of marijuana. “Despite having three days
training on ID checking procedures and despite having no other job besides checking patrons’ IDs upon entering, he still let this particular person, ago 20, past the front door,” Gehrett said. He added the employee was “fired on the spot.” Gehrett also said he beefed up his security measures. Patrons will now have their identification checked at the door and when they make their purchase. “No vertical IDs are allowed – even for patrons who are 21 years of age and older,” Gehrett said. “We are not aware of any store in the state with as strict of standards.” The state issues vertical IDs to those under 21. Gehrett said other than this recent incident, the store has never been found out of compliance. In September, during the first round of compliance checks of retail marijuana stores, state officials ran compliance checks on 157 recreational pot stores. A total of 19 stores sold product to under age investigators. At the time, the Issaquah Cannabis Company passed its compliance check. Gehrett questioned how many times in the last year local restaurants or bars have been cited for sales to minors. “Without a doubt, restaurants in the area have been fined for identical circumstances without a word from the press,” Gehrett said. “To date, we have had the cleanest record for compliance related issues relative to foot traffic and sales.” The Issaquah Cannabis Company opened its door in January. Parent company Reach Island LCC won a state raffle for the only available Issaquah marijuana permit. A second violation for selling to a minor within three years carries a 30-day license suspension with no option for a monetary fine. Businesses who receive three public safety violations within three years face cancellation of their license.
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Above, Jordan Heimbinger (left) and Landon Ta, both 4 and both Issaquah Highlands residents, play in snow being made by a portable snow-blowing machine as they wait for Santa Claus to arrive on his sled atop an Eastside Fire & Rescue fire engine. At left, Julia Duarte, 6, of Sammamish, wears Rudolph’s red reindeer nose and Christmas light-decorated antlers as she and about 200 children and their families wait to greet Santa Claus. For more photos from the event, go to www.issaquahpress.com.
Merry Christmas Issaquah keeps roofs over heads By Christina Corrales-Toy newcastle@isspress.com As the world collapsed around him — health issues, a family death — Klahanie resident Giovanni was, like most people, afraid to ask for help. Giovanni, whose last name is omitted to protect his privacy, struggled to pay his rent while a slew of issues impacted his family. As the disabled veteran
battled combat-related injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder, his wife contracted pneumonia. Additionally, it took some time for Giovanni to start receiving his military benefits, which put the family behind on rent. That’s where Issaquah Community Services stepped in.
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New $510,000 skateboard park wins informal council approval By Tom Corrigan tcorrigan@isspress.com During a November hearing on the 2016 budget, City Council informally voted 6-1 in favor of fully funding a new $510,000 skateboard park. “That’s amazing news,” said avid park supporter Theresa Stoppard, who had not heard of council’s action. At this point, the council’s plan is to use $90,000 in park mitigation fees to close the funding gap for the $510,000 skate park to be built in Tibbetts Valley Park near
the Issaquah Park and Ride. The council must still take a formal vote on the budget, likely at their meeting Dec. 7. Though he cast the lone vote against the funding, City Councilman Joshua Schaer said the park has won a high level of support on council as evidenced by the November vote. He did not believe the final vote would go against the park. The council initially funded the skate park at $350,000. However, they were bombarded with support for a more expensive and expansive park carrying a price tag of roughly $500,000.
The bigger design includes benches for watching skaters, benches designers hope parents will put to use watching their children. The secluded location is one knock repeatedly put on Issaquah’s current skateboard park near the Issaquah Community Center. The park has gained a reputation as a location for underage drinking and drug use. A design consultant told council the bigger park would be far more open, inviting and family friendly. See SKATE
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Soptich steps down as EFR fire chief after 15 years By Tom Corrigan tcorrigan@isspress.com It might sound odd, but Lee Soptich, 58, the now former chief of Eastside Fire & Rescue, had possibly the best voicemail message ever. It started with a very hearty “hello” and there seemed to be a smile in his voice even as he told you how to complete the ANSWER TO #5314
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volunteers and included students from the local high school. When Soptich realized he could get out of classes to go on fire calls, he signed up. “We were the daytime response crew,” he said of himself and his highschool compatriots. They would get to the scene of any emergencies by hanging onto the back of the fire truck, something that likely would violate at least a half-dozen safety and insurance rules now. “We were muscle,” he said. “There were no brains involved.” In any case, Soptich soon realized he really enjoyed what he was doing. “I just got hooked,” he said. “I don’t know if it ever gets out of your system.” Soptich went to fire calls, but also to car accidents and other emergencies. One call was for the suicide of a student at his high school. Eventually, Soptich got his first paying fire gig in Carnation. He was 21. He eventually became chief
and was serving in that capacity when the Carnation department merged with Fire District 10. He was promoted to chief for District 10 in 1995. Fire District 10 merged with EFR in 1999. There was one other chief who served for a year before Soptich took over in 2000. Soptich likes going on calls, but he also talks a lot about working to grow EFR, adding more client cities. EFR serves eight areas, including the cities of Issaquah and Sammamish. Most, recently EFR has been in talks with the Snoqualmie Tribe. The EFR board held a special meeting on that subject the evening of Nov. 30, after press deadlines. In the future, Soptich would like to see EFR develop a long-range plan. “We’re a very lean fire department,” he said. “We’ve been kind of a year-to-year fire department.” As for his own future, Soptich intends to put his church front and center. Members of the Church of
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One son plans on following in his dad’s footsteps as a firefighter. Soptich admits he hasn’t always been available for his wife. “She really was a fire chief’s widow for a lot of years,” Soptich said, noting he was usually on-call even when on vacation. “I’ve had a pager strapped to my waist for 40 years,” Soptich said Still, Soptich is proud of the longevity of his tenure as EFR chief. He said a lot of fire chiefs serve for a couple of years, then move on. “I’ve been fortunate enough to work with some wonderfully talented people. … I still like coming to work every morning.”
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The Eastside Fire & Rescue Board of Directors may be very close to naming a permanent replacement for Chief Lee Soptich, whose last day on the job was Nov. 30. Soptich said the board and the consultant brought in to help with search have whittled down the number of candidates to four. Those candidates were scheduled to meet with the board and three different interviewing panels early this week. The schedule released by the EFR board has the new chief reporting for work in February. In the meantime, EFR named Deputy Chief Greg Tryon as interim chief. Soptich called Tryon’s appointment “right for all
percent, with a few write-in candidates taking the remaining votes. Like Ramos, Sutton is replacing an incumbent who did not seek a return to council. Sutton will take the seat belonging to Nina Milligan, originally appointed to the council when Fred Butler was elected mayor. Milligan attended what she said would be her last meeting earlier this month. Sutton took Milligan’s spot on the council dais for the Nov. 24 special meeting. According to King County Elections, countywide voter turnout hit 40 percent. “We had hoped for a bigger turnout and appreciate the voters who
got their ballots in,” said Sheri Huff, director of King County Elections in an email. “We are always looking for ways to promote voter engagement and anticipate that next year’s presidential election will see a dramatic increase in turnout.” The total number of registered voters in King County is 1.1 million, according to the elections office. The total number of ballots returned was 474,363. The total number of ballots counted was 467,608. Ballots with signatures challenged ran to 4,911; of those, 2,803 of the challenges were resolved. Some 4,439 voters returned ballots too late to be counted.
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There were no surprises locally as King County Elections continued to count ballots following the Nov. 3 election. Candidates who took early leads held on to those leads throughout the tallying of mail-in ballots. Results were certified Nov. 24. For City Council Position 4, Bill Ramos, currently chair of the city Human Services Commission, won handily over candidate Tim Flood. Ramos ended up with 3,629 votes, or 62.8 percent, as opposed to Flood’s 2,122 votes, or 36.7 percent.
Ramos will take over for Councilman Joshua Schaer, who decided not to run for re-election. Incumbent Council President Paul Winterstein will return to his Position 6 seat. Winterstein beat out Christopher Reh, taking 3,060 votes, 54 percent, to 2,545 ballots, 45 percent. Winterstein has won re-election to the council, but he will not necessarily continue to serve as council president. Council members choose the president from amongst themselves in January. Candidate Jennifer Sutton ran unopposed for Position 2. She took in 4,301 ballots, or 98
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Q uote of the week “ICS really takes you as you are and doesn’t judge you for it.” — Klahanie resident Giovanni, on Issaquah Community Service’s helpful nature
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A Thanksgiving gathering with a dash of Griswold
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love how movies often mirror the reality of our own lives, a feeling that struck me again last week while spending Thanksgiving with my wife’s family in rural Illinois. My wife, Erin, has a bit of an obsession with “Christmas Vacation,” the late ’80s comedy starring Chevy Chase and Beverly D’Angelo as the model Midwestern couple who have to deal with the shenanigans of their visiting relatives. It’s a film she grew up watching with her own family, and it’s gotten to the point where, if nobody stops her, she can quote the lines from start to finish. It’s a family tradition to watch it the day after Thanksgiving, and we usually end up watching it at least two or three times before the end of the holiday season. It’s such a corny movie that it took a while to grow on me, but I’ve managed to evolve from mere tolerance to a slight eagerness to watch it. That probably has something to do with how happy it makes Erin. Our trip to Illinois, thanks to a delay at Sea-Tac, included a rush through the Detroit airport to our connecting flight. We weren’t the only ones traveling a great distance: Others were coming from South Carolina, Texas, Oklahoma, Nebraska and California to meet up in Orion (look up that speck on a map). The three-day stay was enjoyable, but in describing our family gathering, I’m changing names to protect the innocent (and guilty). Our host, Uncle Marv, is a retired government employee who spends his days working as a handyman around his 11acre property, while splitting the rest of his time between the golf course and bowling alley. He’s a huge Chicago
Bears fan and he loves beer, so you can imagine the scene on Thanksgiving when the Bears and Green Bay Packers met up. Neil Did I menPierson tion that Press reporter another member of our clan, Cousin George, is a Packers fan? Marv and George managed to behave themselves, but there were a few tense moments when you wondered if someone wouldn’t have a plate frisbeed at their head. Including myself and Erin, there were six younger people there, ranging from their mid-20s to mid-30s. Uncle Marv and Uncle Nick, both pushing 60, clearly wanted to fit in with us. The first night, Marv was one of the last ones in bed, and when I got up at 2:30 to turn down the heat, I had to politely decline when he pushed his bottle of brandy on me. The next night, Marv and Nick gathered around the table with us young-uns as we taught them the ropes of “Cards Against Humanity.” I’m not going to explain the game here, this being a family newspaper, and if you’ve never played before, I’d advise against it if you’re easily offended. We weren’t exactly like the Griswold family in “Christmas Vacation,” but we could certainly relate to the characters: Clark, the dad, freezing off his tush while covering the house in Christmas lights; Audrey and Russ, the kids, complaining about sharing a bed; and crazy Uncle Eddie, emptying his RV toilet into the sewer. Thankfully, that last analogy didn’t actually come to pass.
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Rep. Jay Rodne’s comments are a disservice to the community I read that Rep. Jay Rodne posted on his Facebook page that President Obama “wants to import 1.5 million Muslims into the U.S.,” that “Islam is incompatible with Western civilization,” and that he called them “barbarians.” Furthermore, he encouraged Americans to arm themselves. This blather is wrong on so many levels that I’m at a loss where to begin. The purpose of terrorism is to instill fear within a populace. This can be done with words as well as with guns and bombs. Rep. Rodne is guilty of spreading terror with words that are only meant to instill fear within his district. Furthermore, he does this with blatant falsehoods. Shame on him! He is only aiding and abetting ISIL’s goals. It is safe to assume that his fearmongering is to ensure his re-election. His comments about Muslims are unvarnished bigotry. They encourage discrimination, hostility and violence against a faith that has almost a quarter of the world’s population by associating every Muslim with the actions of an extremely small percentage. Does he seriously believe that all 1.7 billion of Islam’s adherents are barbarians? If he does, shame on him! If he doesn’t, he is using his position as an elected representative for his own personal game, and is not fit to serve those of us who placed him in office. Finally, his statement that Americans should arm themselves is pure insanity. As it is, there are about 100,000 people shot in this country annually. This far exceeds the number of people who have died or been injured in the U.S. at the hands of foreign terrorists. To encourage people to further “arm themselves” will only result in further carnage without any positive result. I do not condone violence or
terrorism (including fearmongersee what I can accomplish when ing) in any form. However, I am I have the tools to learn the way I now motivated to work tirelessly to learn best. prevent Rep. Rodne’s re-election. Summit has been amazing. What I would lack by not finishing Dan Olah high school at Summit would be North Bend immense. How can an education system that emphasizes choice, Education not want this for students? Public charters might not be right for all students, but it’s right for me and others who learn differently. In my opinion charter schools I attend a charter school, Sum- should be a choice made available mit Sierra High School, in Seattle. to every student in the state of After hearing the court’s ruling Washington. that declared charters unconstiHelen Chappell, ninth-grader tutional, I was crushed. Sammamish My experience in attending traditional public school is that it’s Energy like trying to shove 1000+ kids into a box, expecting them all to fit. Some kids fit and thrive, while others don’t and are left behind. I was one of the latter kids. Although I tried, I wasn’t engaged The Nov. 5 article entitled “Isand was oblivious to my potential saquah City Council votes to raise utility rates” showed the Issaquah as a student. The large school I attended resulted in me being City Council nearly unanimously completely unheard by the staff voted to increase utility rates due and as long as I made their test to infrastructure improvements. There is one way to make sure scores look good, they couldn’t those rates decrease again in the care less. I needed change if I wanted to find my potential and long run — solar power. Solar who I am as a person. power is free after installation, After weeks of looking for contributes to job growth, protects our climate, and provides more schools, I found Summit. At the energy security through decentralfirst meeting, Principal Malia Burns ensured me that I would ized systems during storms. The solar industry is creating local jobs be heard at this school and I 20 times faster than the rest of the wouldn’t get lost in the crowd. My education would be personal- U.S. economy. However, we won’t get to a future powered by the sun ized to me — allowing me to see my full potential. My peers would without setting big goals and backcome from different backgrounds ing it up with good policies. When considering our energy future, I and learning styles creating a urge our Washington state legislamelting pot of culture. Despite tors to support setting a goal of the differences we would face, 10 percent solar by 2025 to get us Summit’s goal is to foster a safe closer to putting solar on every viand collaborative community. able rooftop in our communities. If Since attending Summit for more of us are able to capture the three months, these promises power of the sun, we will be able have been kept. I couldn’t be happier with my education. I am to avoid utility price hikes, while excited to see my teachers, eager benefiting our environment and our local economy. to learn in class as well as from my peers. I feel like I’m becomCecile Gernez ing a person who will make an Seattle impact on the future. I’m able to
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F rom T he W eb Consultants say Talus landslide poses no immediate threat; residents not convinced Jjinla — This is obscene. No immediate threat?! What is that supposed to mean, and who will be getting sued in 20-50 years when this thing slides? The developer or the city? Every buyer there should be required to sign a 50-page document detailing every geological risk! Just because something can be built doesn’t mean it should. I’m glad I don’t live down slope from them.
Rep. Jay Rodne criticized for Facebook remarks on Muslims
Mark Fredericksen — I’ve been a Christian all my life and a pastor a good chunk of it. I remain in faithful ministry to all of God’s marginalized. Jesus Christ was crucified by those who feared the expansive compassion he brought to all sinners and the least of these. The “faithful people” (Pharisees, scribes, chief priests in authority) occupying leadership places, not unlike the one you hold, were freaked out as well by Jesus’ openness to God’s compassion. The church then went on a couple century travesty of sinful, knee-jerk, fear-driven wars (Crusades) against Muslims. Have you not heard of these faith disasters? Please change your tune if you claim Christianity as your faith of choice. The Lord is watching over us.
City is monitoring hillside Talus construction site
Anonymous — This project seemed like a bad idea from the start. They destroyed a beautiful wooded area and built a mound of dirt with months of huge develop-
ment. To the residents in the area there were always concerns about the hillside when, not if, the rain comes. Sure enough, here we are. How can the city and developer seem shocked this happened when anyone with common sense could have looked up and predicted trouble? It rains in Seattle. Michael Habib and Julie Ross-Habib — Since the minute this started, it has been havoc and a problem. I own a home eight doors down from this mess on Stoney Creek Drive, renting it out. Obvious risk, issues from day one and the homeowners association’s trying to “spread the risk” should this wall fail? Now look at what’s happened! If it’s the same engineers that investigated the fountain at state Route 900 and Northwest Talus Drive not working — and the community having to foot the bill — I would say stop. Let the greedy construction company that’s attempting to shoehorn in 90 homes to an area not at all ready for it, take the hit financially. KEEP THE AREA SAFE! Dave — And this is adjacent to the parcel with the planned humongous “Great Wall of Talus” that folks have been concerned about. Of course, those folks don’t include city staff who, as usual, cover their eyes and ears and say they hear/see nothing of concern. Maybe the city should be liable for the future landslides, wall maintenance, etc. instead of foisting it on the residents. That might focus their minds. Huh? — Yep, let’s let the developers keep ignoring the critical slope setbacks, because as city staff said in a public meeting, “It’s never been a problem.” Complete failure of the city planning and engineering
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From Facebook: Issaquah moves forward with Confluence Park plans, removes historic Anderson farmhouse Stephanie Adams — Couldn’t it have been preserved/restored and made into another City rental venue? Sad. What is happening with Issaquah!? All of the charm and history is disappearing. Rhona Sykes — Why couldn’t it have been left where it was? What a travesty! Karen Johnson — How sad. Why wasn’t there more communication and publicity about this so that those who might be interested could step forward? So often information like dates for community meetings is communicated only a few days in advance of the meeting and citizens aren’t able to attend who would want to share their voice. So sorry to see this happened with the farmhouse. Very sad.
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Issaquah clerk gets second in state bag-off Issaquah QFC courtesy clerk Nathan Palmer came up just short in his bid to become the state’s best grocery bagger. Palmer, an Issaquah High School senior, took second at the Washington Food Industry Association’s annual Best Bagger Battle on Oct. 27. He received a trophy and $1,500 for his effort. Palmer and nine other contestants were judged on speed, style, technique and uniform bag weight. See him in action at the Issaquah QFC, 1540 N.W. Gilman Blvd.
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Richard Mann of Sammamish, who cites Fred Zeitler as an inspiration, served for six years on the Issaquah Alps Trails Club board, from 2005-2010.
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Lena Cushing, in the red jacket, one of the IATC’s earliest members, poses this year with friends atop Cedar Butte with Mount Si in the background on a Snoqualmie Valley Trails Club hike on New Year’s Day.
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ge is relative. Even those who reach retirement age often become TV addicts, and with nothing to motivate them, they often sit and die a few years later. Others, who believe you’re only as old as you feel, keep active and live into their 80s and beyond. But five area people who are active members of the Issaquah Alps Trails Club are showing how active is done. Bob Gross and Betty Culbert are 88, Lena Cushing and Joe Toynbee are 87, and Richard Mann is a sprightly 85. Cushing has been an active hiker since her youth growing up in Switzerland. Culbert also gained a love of mountains and hiking during 10 years living there with her husband, Bill, who was a U.S. Forest Service officer when they met in Washington, D.C.. Gross, of Issaquah, has been an avid hiker for 58 years. Toynbee, of Renton, has been hiking for 49 years. And Mann, of Sammamish, has hit the trails for 42 years. Cushing said Toynbee teases her because she is a month older than he is. Cushing was one of the club’s earliest hikers in 1979. The Culberts settled in Bellevue in 1978 near Harvey Manning, and soon she was a frequent companion of Manning on Cougar Mountain hikes and in the battle for park status. Culbert became active on club hikes in 1980 and was soon leading hikes herself. She and Bill now live in Maple Valley. Toynbee has been a member of the club since 1980, just one year after the club was founded. Gross
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joined two years later in 1982. Mann, a California transplant, has been with the club since 2003. Toynbee and Gross haven’t led any hikes for a few months now, whereas Mann, a 125-pound dynamo, is still an active leader, with three hikes offered in the July-toSeptember quarter. Over the past 10 years, Mann has led more hikes and participated in more than anyone else in the club. Both Toynbee and Gross led hikes for The Mountaineers in the past, Toynbee as long ago as 1960. Cushing has never led an Issaquah Alps Trails Club hike, but she did lead them for the Renton Ladies. Harvey Manning was an inspiration Asked who in the club inspired them, Toynbee picked Harvey Manning, the club founder. “He was the right man at the right time,” Toynbee said. “Without Harvey, there would be no Cougar Mountain Park and no North Cascades National Park. It was an inspiration just to hear him tell the board of his plans and the club needs.” Cushing also liked Manning hikes, but said Ralph and Peggy Owen are her heroes. “Harvey was a good friend. I admired him a lot,” Culbert said. Besides IATC, Culbert was a member of The Mountaineers and the Renton Ladies group, for which she has been leading hikes for 30 years. She has also been active for years with the Hard Core hikers group and their Northwest camping outings. Mann cited Fred Zeitler, who took him early on to Annette Lake to size him up and give him experience, for helping steer Mann to a leadership role in the club. Mann admired Zeitler’s courage in continuing to hike with knee and back problems. Gross chose three guys — Toynbee, for his organizational skills; Charles McCrone, for getting him hooked on trail-building; and Warren Jones, for his encyclopedic knowledge of the trails. (Jones, a fabled hiker, is in his mid-80s, but is sidelined with serious health issues and has not hiked for several years.) Offices and favorite hikes Mann served for six years on the Issaquah Alps Trails Club board, from 2005-2010, and Toynbee was on the board for five, from 19901994. Since Zeitler’s retirement, Toynbee has been active for years as an important hikes coordinator. He can tell you how many people hiked with the club in a given month and how the average number of hikers measures up to past years. He also writes the “Hikers Corner” column in The Alpiner, a former Zeitler project. Gross was active for years in the club’s trail work projects. All have their favorite hikes. Mann likes Squak Mountain.
Santa, reindeer fly into annual Cougar Mountain Zoo festival By Christina Corrales-Toy newcastle@isspress.com Issaquah residents don’t have to go to the North Pole to meet the big man in red this holiday season. Santa Claus and his reindeer are taking over the Cougar Mountain Zoo for most of December. Take pictures with Santa, sit in his sleigh and feed his flying friends at the 2015 Reindeer Festival. The festival, now in its 27th year, runs daily through Dec. 23. The best times to catch Santa are from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Santa does take a few breaks to check on his reindeer. If Santa’s tending to his reindeer, leave him a note at his personal post office. The zoo offers paper and writing materials so boys and girls can draw Santa a picture or write him a letter. Santa’s elves like to get it on the action, too. Hear the elves tell a story daily at the zoo’s Story Time Theater. Don’t forget to visit the famous reindeer team, feed them and watch them play as they gear up for Christmas. Other attractions include watching Santa’s candycane makers practice their craft. Holiday face-painting is available from noon to
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Above: Betty Culbert, at age 87 in September 2014, arrives at the high point of the 2.6-mile Pinnacle Saddle Trail, a 1055-foot elevation gain hike near Paradise Inn at Mount Rainier National Park. Below: Joe Toynbee of Renton enjoys one of the spectacular vistas he has seen since 1966 in his 49 years of hiking mountain trails.
“It’s interesting because it has so many different trails, and it’s not so busy compared to other areas,” he said. Culbert was hikes chairman in 1981, served on several committees, and was on IATC’s board of directors in 1981-1982. Her favorite hike is the Naches Loop, a 5-mile trek on part of the Pacific Crest Trail off Chinook Pass. This used to be an annual outing for her. Her longest hike was 14 miles up the Elwah River with Bob Wood. Gross names four outings — Little Si, Twin Falls, the Rattlesnake ledges and, out of the Issaquah Alps, the Enchantment Lakes. Toynbee also cited Little Si because “for a small effort on a nice trail, you get marvelous views.” Cushing said she has loved all the hikes. The longest hike for Gross was a 19-mile loop to Talapus Lake, Malakwa Lake and Denny Creek. Toynbee once trekked from Snoqualmie Pass to Stevens Pass, a distance of 72 miles that took seven days. Cushing said 13 miles on the Pacific Crest Trails was her longest outing. “Joe and I are tree huggers,” she said. “We always found a tree to hug on hikes together.” The hardest hike and slowing down Gross’ hardest hike was in the Copper Canyon in Mexico, and the most unusual was the Paradise and Big Four ice caves. Mann chose hiking to Kendall Catwalk, a steep 11- to 12-mile trek that required exercising great care because of the rocky terrain. He also See TRAIL
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Visitors rush from Santa’s House to his pen where his reindeer rest after flying in for Cougar Mountain Zoo’s annual Reindeer Festival.
Sam Firnhaber earns Eagle Scout Award Sam Firnhaber, 16, of Sammamish received his Eagle Scout rank at a Court of Honor ceremony Oct. 10 at Faith United Methodist Church. Firnhaber, a junior at Skyline High School, has been an active member in Scouting since joining Tiger Cubs in first grade. He bridged over to join Boy Scout Troop 636 five years ago before progressing steadily towards his Eagle Scout Award. During his scouting career, Firnhaber has earned 32 merit badges and gone to all three Boy Scouts of America high adventure outings, earning him the Triple Crown Award. These included an 82-mile hike in the high desert of New Mexico, a 10-day sailing trip throughout the Florida Keys, and, most recently, an 87-mile canoeing/portage trip in northern Min-
Sam Firnhaber nesota and Canada. During Firnhaber’s time with the Boy Scouts, he has worked in a number of leadership roles, including den chief, troop guide, troop webmaster, assistant patrol leader, patrol leader and assistant senior patrol leader. For Firnhaber’s Eagle project, he worked with the city of Sammamish to design, plan and provide leadership for the renovation of Beaver Lake Park’s main trail in Sammamish.
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7•Thursday, December 3, 2015 FRIDAY DEC. 4 Social with music by Hank Blumenthal, 3 p.m., Spiritwood at Pine Lake, 3607 228th Ave. S.E., 313-9100 Lady A, 7:30 p.m., Vino Bella, 99 Front St. N., 391-1424 Second annual Ugly Sweater Contest with Troy Kline and Kati Davi, 8 p.m., Pogacha, 120 N.W. Gilman Blvd., 3925550
SATURDAY DEC. 5 Skyline High School’s Holiday Bazaar, featuring musical entertainment and photos with Santa, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 5, 1122 228th Ave SE, Sammamish, skylineboosterclub.com Taylor Mountain Hike, moderate, 6.5 miles, up to 1,100foot elevation gain, 9 a.m., meet at 175 Rainier Blvd. S., issaquahalps.org Discover Tea, explore 7 different teas, ages 10 and older, 10-11:30 a.m., Experience Tea, 195 Front St. N., $25, 206-406-9838 Lewis Creek Park Ranger Hike, 10:30 a.m., Lewis Creek Visitor Center, 5808 Lakemont Blvd. S.E., free, 452-4195 ‘Time to Hibernate’ story Time, ages 3 and older, 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Lewis Creek Visitor Center, 5808 Lakemont Blvd. S.E., $2/resident, $3/nonresident, must
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The Issaquah Highlands Council presents ‘Soulful Sounds of the Holidays’ with Mycle Mastman of The Voice and special guest Tiffany Wilson, 7 p.m. Dec. 5 at Blakely Hall, 2550 N.E. Park Drive. Tickets are $40, which includes buffet appetizers and two adult beverages. Learn more at www.issaquahhighlands.com.
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Holiday Lighted Boat Parade and Bonfire, 4:30-7 p.m., Lake Sammamish State Park, 2000 N.W. Sammamish Road, 577-3657
Grand Menorah Lighting, dreidels, chocolate-gelt, menorahs and candles for everyone, 4 p.m., Grand Ridge Plaza, chabadissaquah.com
Master Chorus Eastside presents ‘A Choral Christmas Carol,’ 7 p.m., Pine Lake Covenant Church, 1715 228th Ave. S.E., Sammamish, $20/ adults, $15/kids, seniors and veterans, ages 9 and younger free but need a ticket, www. masterchoruseastside.org
Seattle Mariners Women’s Club Holiday Party, dinner, carols and silent auction, 4 p.m., Holiday Inn, 1801 12th Ave. N.W., please bring new or gently used coats to donate, $40, bit.ly/1XfzZra
Shaggy Sweet, 7:30 p.m., Vino Bella, 99 Front St. N., 391-1424 H3O, 8 p.m., Pogacha, 120 N.W. Gilman Blvd., no cover, 392-5550
SUNDAY DEC. 6 Tiger Mountain Chirico Trail Work Party, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., details and registration at www.wta.org/volunteer/ trail-work-parties West Squak Loop Hike, moderate, 8 miles, up to 1,800foot elevation gain, 9 a.m., meet at 175 Rainier Blvd. S., issaquahalps.org ‘Animal Homes’ movie, ages 3 and older, 1 p.m., Lewis Creek Visitor Center, 5808 Lakemont Blvd. S.E., free, 452-4195 ‘Ranger Program: Cold Climate Creatures,’ all ages, 2-3 p.m., Lewis Creek Visitor Center, 5808 Lakemont Blvd.
Parents Night Out at Blakely Hall, pajamas and holiday movie time, 2550 N.E. Park Drive, sponsored by Highlands Youth, grades K-5, 6-9 p.m., $10/child, must preregister, space is limited, www. issaquahhighlands.com
Holiday Concert, 7:30 p.m., Issaquah Valley Elementary, 555 N.W. Holly St., iphil.org
TUESDAY DEC. 8 ‘Healing Chronic Problems,’ live online Q & A, 11 a.m., Christian Science Reading Room, 415 Rainier Blvd. N., 392-8140 Caring for someone with memory loss? Do you need information and support? Join the Alzheimer’s Association Family Caregiver Support Groups for the greater eastside, 1:30-3:30 p.m. second Wednesdays, Bellevue Family YMCA, 14230 Bel-Red Road, Bellevue, contact Ruth Hansing, 206-232-2537
MONDAY DEC. 7 ‘Figure Drawing Open Studio,’ short pose 9:30-11:30 a.m. and long pose noon to 2 p.m., artEAST Art Center, 95 Front St. N., $20 or $30 for both sessions, arteast.org Vietnamese Story Time, 10:30 a.m., Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way, 392-5430 Arts Commission meeting, 6 p.m., City Hall, 130 E. Sunset Way, 837-3000 City Council meeting and Final Public Hearing on 2016 Budget, 7 p.m., City Hall South, 135 E. Sunset Way, 837-3000 Issaquah Philharmonic
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‘Zentangle Beyond Basics,’ noon to 2 p.m., artEAST Art Center, 95 Front St. N., $35/ members, $40/nonmembers, arteast.org Minecraft Mania, ages 10 and older, 3 p.m., Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way, 392-5430 Council Services and Safety Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m., City Hall, 130 E. Sunset Way, 837-3000 Sister Cities Commission meeting, 7 p.m., City Hall, 130 E. Sunset Way, 837-3000 The Rovin’ Fiddlers, 7-9 p.m., Issaquah Highlands Fire Station, 129 N.E. Park Drive, www.rovinfiddlers.com
WEDNESDAY DEC. 9 No Whiners meet at 9:30 a.m. on the second Wednesday of every month at Swedish/Issaquah, second floor conference center, 751 N.E. Blakely Drive, contact gregg.robinson@nmss.org for more information Citizenship Class, 3:30 p.m., Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way, 392-5430 Friends of Issaquah Library monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way, 392-5430 ‘Anything Goes, Within Reason’ Artists’ Reception, 7-8:30 p.m., Blakely Hall, 2550 N.E. Park Drive, 507-1107
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O bituaries E. Muri Ottmer
April 13, 1927- Nov. 8, 2015 Muri was born and raised in New York City. After attending Notre Dame E. Muri Ottmer College for Women in Maryland, she pursued a career in the airline industry. She was a stewardess with American Airlines, Western Airlines, and returned to work in her late 30s to fly for Air California out of Newport Beach. In 1950, she married Lt. Col. Walter Ottmer, and together they raised four children. In the early ’60s, the family settled in Laguna Beach, Calif. Southern and central California were home for
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Sept. 25, 1930 – Nov. 21, 2015 Joe’s memorial service begins at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 4, at Mary Queen of Peace Church, 1121 228th
James Edward Gest, Sr.
April 3, 1933 – Nov. 21, 2015 Jim’s celebration of life will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5, at Flintoft’s Funeral Home,
28 years before moving to Sammamish. Muri was a parishioner at St. Monica’s, Mercer Island; St. Jude’s, Redmond; and for the last many years at Mary Queen of Peace in Sammamish. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 60 years, Walt Ottmer. She is survived by her son Stephen and wife Penny; son Brian; son Walt and wife Jan; daughter MaryAnn Johnston and husband Jim; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Mass of Christian burial was Nov. 18th at The Old Mission, Santa Ines, California. Always the life of the party, we will miss her laughter. She has been described as a swizzle stick. Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord.
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recalled a scary hike on Taylor Mountain that lasted until after dark where the hikers had to cope with heavy snowfall. The most difficult for Culbert was a 7-mile trek to the rim of Mt. St. Helens, especially challenging due to the post-eruption terrain. Toynbee named the Snoqualmie Pass Tunnel because, “It is in almost total darkness. It’s a claustrophobic 2.2 miles, hard on the nerves.” Cushing said scrambling down from Mount Si’s Haystack Rock was her scariest hike. “If you slip...” Are these inspirational marvels still active? All acknowledge slowing down. Toynbee still gets out once a week. “About every day it isn’t raining,” Gross said. “But I just go for a mile or two on a trail I built behind my condo on the side of Cougar Mountain.” Mann remains very active on club hikes. Cushing said she tries to walk every day, from short outings and sometimes up to four miles. Racking up the miles How long can they keep it up? Gross, who has “slowed dramatically in the last three years,” said he fears his legs are getting weaker and he will soon have to end his hiking days. Toynbee expects to be able to continue, but on level hikes only. “Uphill is difficult,” he
added. “Serious hiking is over for me now,” Cushing said. “My knees and back complain if I do too much.” “I’ve slowed down some in the last two or three years, and I’m not doing the longer hikes anymore,” Mann said, but added he is optimistic that he can continue hiking for some time. Culbert’s hiking stopped for a while in March when she fell and cracked her pelvis. Bouncing back from her injury now, she has several shorter outings every month, most recently 2.5 miles to Iron Goat off state Route 2 with the Renton Ladies. “I have loved being here and going on so many hikes,” Culbert said. “My life would have been a lot different if I hadn’t joined IATC.” The Issaquah Alps Trails Club is known for its marathon hikers, who often keep records of their hikes. Bill Longwell was famous for his meticulous records; before passing away, he reached his goal of 50,000 miles. Zeitler kept a log of his hikes. Who knows how many miles Gross and Mann have racked up over the years. Toynbee, who emulated Longwell, claims that since 1960 he has been on 3,643 hikes (and counting) and has amassed a grand total of 25,800 miles. “I figured if Bill could do 50,000, I could do 25,000,” he said. The Issaquah Alps Trails Club Cushing has been “wonderful for me,” Cushing said. “I love the people and all the good times.”
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Spartans streak to state title game Skyline dispatches Lake Stevens, 37-34, its third-straight unbeaten opponent By Doug Drowley Special to The Seattle Times As if standing toe to toe, Jacob Eason and Blake Gregory just kept throwing haymakers back and forth. While the Lake Stevens and Skyline quarterbacks never were actually on the Tacoma Dome turf at the same time, each repeatedly answered the other’s offensive blows during a Class 4A state football semifinal showdown in which Skyline eventually prevailed, 37-34, on Nov. 28 at the Tacoma Dome. “A lot of people try to hype it that way,” said Gregory, who completed 22 of 28 passes for 436 yards and three touchdowns in the game. “But we don’t play against each other. Our defenses play each other.” The Spartans advance to play for the 4A title against Gonzaga Prep, a 31-17 winner over Richland in the other semifinal, at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5. It is Skyline’s first trip to the state championship game since 2012, the last time the Spartans won the title. Skyline had not advanced beyond the first round of state the past two seasons. While the offense provided the fireworks, it was the Skyline defense that landed the blow that finally felled Lake Stevens. With Eason and the Vikings driving for a potential winning touchdown, Skyline flushed Eason on a first-down play. Christopher Johnson hit the Georgia-bound senior quarterback and the ball came out. Alex Diegel dived on it for Skyline with 1 minute, 57 seconds to play. And though the Vikings’ defense kept Skyline from getting a first down, the Spartans ran the clock down to under a minute, punted, then held on for the win. “They have really stepped it up,” Skyline coach Mat Taylor said of his defense. “There’s been
Danny Sinatro (11), Skyline High School senior wide receiver, shakes off the grip of Lake Stevens senior free safety Riley Krenz during his first-quarter 81-yard pass reception and run for a touchdown in the Spartans’ 37-34 state 4A semifinal victory Nov. 28 at the Tacoma Dome. in the first quarter to stake Lake Stevens to a 7-0 lead. But with 10:49 left in the first half, Rashaad Boddie’s 1-yard plunge got Skyline close. Gregory then hit Danny Sinatro for the 2-point conversion and suddenly the game was tied at 14. “I don’t know what people are waiting for,” Taylor said of his quarterback. “Why he isn’t getting more attention. I think these are the two best quarterbacks in the state.” Skyline went up 17-14, trailed 21-17 and finally led 24-21 by the half. In all, the two senior signal callers combined to complete 30 of 36 passes By Greg Farrar for 496 yards and three Kyle Matthews (52), Skyline High School senior defensive end, with teammate Harry Reed (1) in touchdowns in the first half on the play, forces the fumble by Lake Stevens quarterback Jacob Eason late in the fourth quarter. alone. Gregory was 10 of 12 for 244 yards and a toucha swagger. It hasn’t been ish off the last of seven lead the offenses were moving down. Eason was 20 of 24 there the past couple of changes in the game with so well and so quickly, any for 252 and two scores. seasons.” 6:51 to play. defense got lost. “We knew it was going Skyline’s defense was “Blake got a special Eason and the Vikings to be that way,” Gregory in position to make a play throw there on that play to took the upper hand early. said. “And then our defense makes that play there.” after Gregory scrambled, Bradley,” Taylor said. “He Eason, who threw for 390 And Skyline gets to play found Bradley Kim open hadn’t made that throw yards in the game, found for its eighth title since under the goal posts in the yet.” Riley Krenz for a 15-yard 2000. end zone, and fired to polFor most of the game, touchdown with 5:42 to go
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All-KingCo 2A/3A football 4First team: OT Julian Bruce, sophomore; DE Mikey Walter, junior 4Second team: P Nate Solly, senior; DT Julian
Bruce, sophomore; LB Juan Flores, junior; S Max Batali, senior 4Honorable mention: QB Nate Solly, senior; RB Joseph Cunningham, senior; C Kaliko Parilla, junior; S Dulin Hayden, junior
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rissa Mills, sophomore; D Cameron Nelson 4Honorable mention: Amanda Hemmen, Sydney Abel, Kierra Costello, Jasmine Curl All-KingCo 2A/3A volleyball 4First team: Kenna Hanses
UP NEXT 4A football championship Skyline vs. Gonzaga Prep 47:30 p.m. Dec. 5, 4Tacoma Dome 4Records: Skyline 12-1, Gonzaga Prep 13-0 4How they got here: Skyline beat Gig Harbor (17-15), Camas (3510) and Lake Stevens (37-34). Gonzaga Prep beat Battle Ground (42-14), Woodinville (28-18) and Richland (31-17). 4Key players: Skyline – QB Blake Gregory, RB Rashaad Boddie, WR/ DB Danny Sinatro, OL/ DL Henry Bainivalu. Gonzaga Prep – QB Liam Bell, RB/DL Evan Weaver, RB Mason Plese, LB Michael Chan. 4What to expect: G-Prep is a run-heavy team and will look to pound the opposition with the 6-foot-2, 245-pound Weaver, a Cal-Berkeley commit. The Bullpups threw it only seven times in their semifinal win over Richland, but Bell appears capable of making the big pass when needed. G-Prep led its league in total offense and total defense, and is allowing about 12 points per game in the playoffs. 4Skyline is the more balanced team, with Colorado State commit Boddie (1,664 yards, 18 TDs through 12 games) able to grind on the other team. But don’t be surprised if the Spartans stick with the hot hand of Gregory, who has thrown for 2,936 yards and 31 scores. The Spartans’ defense is opportunistic, and with a talented secondary, they won’t be afraid to crowd the line of scrimmage to stop the run. 4Pick: Skyline 30, Gonzaga Prep 21
4Second team: Kayla Wiscomb 4Honorable mention: Madison Chapman, Emily Skinner All-KingCo 2A/3A boys golf 4First team: Ben Graham, Chase McIntosh
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One consultant stated there are several key differences between Talus and the Oso slide area, which was much larger. Further, the Oso area sits on large glacial pockets that were highly permeable. That isn’t the case locally. Two city consultants provided a basic explanation of what happened Nov. 13 at the intersection of Talus Drive and Shangri-La Way. Martin Page was from Shannon and Wilson Inc., of Seattle, while James
Johnson works for Golder Associates in Redmond. In press releases and on the city’s website, local officials repeatedly referred to the incident as a “hillside movement.” Consultants said the incident fits every definition of a landslide, though it was also termed “a slow-moving earthflow.” The landslide area sits at the far upper end of Talus Drive. It is 450 feet in length and 250 feet wide, 150 feet high from the bottom of the landslide area to the top. All in all, the landslide area moved about a foot. Small movements were still happening Nov. 24,
Skate park from page 1
Eventually, council gave its OK to the more expensive design, but asked the public to help close the funding gap. The city also applied for and received a $75,000 King County grant. Councilman Tola Marts requested the city place funding for the skate park in the 2016 budget. He said residents have made significant efforts at raising the dollars needed. Councilwoman Eileen Barber said with the approval of additional funding, the city can put the project out to bid and, ultimately, begin construction of the park. City parks and rec staff along with public supports set up a Go Fund Me page supporting the park in August. As of Nov. 30, the page had raised $10,610. The city plan now also includes keeping in tact the current skate
The Issaquah Press though Page said the movement was down to a quarter or even an eighth of an inch in any given period. Mitigation efforts have been extensive. Residents said they have seen almost constant activity on the hillside since Nov. 13. Perhaps most noticeably, those mitigation efforts include a 4-foot high rock buttress at the bottom of the hillside. At the top of the hill, crews have been removing large amounts of dirt and filler to ease the pressure on the landslide area. Additionally, de-watering wells have been put in place. Workers placed over 100 survey stakes on the hillside and in neighboring areas
park near the community center. City officials noted the keeping the park saves Issaquah about $50,000 in demolition costs, money that can now be put towards the new park. Some work may be done to update or rehabilitate the existing park. Following the November vote, Schaer said his “no” vote stemmed mostly from the staff decision to keep the old park. He added the reason for building the new park was, in theory, because of the condition of the park near the community center. For her part, Stoppard believes the existing park is a piece of Issaquah history that can still serve a worthy purpose. Initially, local skaters helped collect money to get the park built. “It’s so exciting for the kids,” Stoppard said of the funding for the new park. “We worked hard to raise what we have.” The Go Fund Me page will stay active through the end of December. Go to www.gofundme.com/ skateissaquah.
so they can monitor any continuing or new hillside movement. Notably, consultants said there has been no movement on Shangri-La Way or near the water tower close to the hillside. Local officials are obviously concerned about damage to various utility lines due to the slide. There are two water lines that run through the intersection of Talus and Shangri-La Way and, while both are flexible, they are reaching the breaking point, said Bret Heath, public works operations and emergency management director for the city. As of Nov. 24, the city was readying two long-
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The nonprofit offers emergency financial aid to residents of the Issaquah School District in the form of utility payments, rent assistance and other miscellaneous contributions. “Coming from the military, I really wasn’t looking for help. I thought, ‘We don’t need help,’” he said. “But they help you out in such a caring manner that you don’t feel lesser when you go there.” ICS paid for a little more than half of the family’s $1,100 rent. It helped Giovanni stay on his feet during a troublesome time last summer, he said. His family is now doing well. Giovanni is going to school, excelling in Renton Technical College’s computer science program. Several months after ICS helped him, he was surprised
term temporary lines to move potable water into the Talus area. Once in place, the temporary lines will take over for the existing damaged lines. That was supposed to happen by Nov. 27. Water will be tested to ensure it is potable. If need be, the city will issue a “boil water” notice, but Heath did not seem to think that would be needed. The city also has been working to study possibly damaged stormwater and sanitary sewer lines. Cameras showed what Heath called minor damage to the sanitary sewer, while stormwater sewers suffered more. “The system is still func-
and touched to receive a phone call from the organization, checking up on him. “ICS really takes you as you are and doesn’t judge you for it,” Giovanni said. Last year, Issaquah Community Services helped 193 families avoid eviction and kept the utilities on for another 184, said Lori Birrell, ICS board president. “Many ICS families are working, but raising a family on minimum wage doesn’t quite pay the bills,” Birrell said. “An unanticipated expense can immediately change the client’s situation from bad to worse.” Merry Christmas Issaquah is the organization’s most important fundraiser all year. Organizers set a $100,000 goal for 2015. The fundraiser — spearheaded by The Issaquah Press since 1981 — set a record for the number of donors last year with 294, collecting more than $80,000. Issaquah Community Services
tional,” Heath said. Puget Sound Energy also has been working to relocate a gas line that runs through the slide area. Developers were readying the property for the construction of some 90 homes in 2016. They were given a partial cease-work order immediately once the slide was discovered, said Keith Niven, city economic development director. The order was only a partial order, Niven said, as crews needed to be able to work on mitigation and monitoring. City staffers and consultants both said monitoring would continue at the site for the next several weeks.
MERRY CHRISTMAS ISSAQUAH TRACKER Goal — $100,000 To date — $15,010 Get involved 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, www.issaquahcommunityservices.org. receives about 500 requests for emergency aid each year. The organization currently has an annual budget of about $130,000. About 65 percent of that funding comes from the annual Merry Christmas Issaquah campaign Nearly every penny goes to ICS, thanks to its all-volunteer staff. The Merry Christmas Issaquah fund has raised more than $950,000 since its inception.
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NaturoMedica Celebrates 8th Anniversary The public is invited to celebrate NaturoMedica’s 8th Anniversary Celebration on December 7th- 11th at their clinic in Issaquah Highlands. NaturoMedica was founded by physicians Naomi Bryant, Tammy McInnis and Jill Monster with a simple premise: patients were seeking highly personalized healthcare that blended conventional medicine with proven natural therapies. Eight years later, the physicians at the clinic have seen nearly 5, 000 patients. The NaturoMedica Clinic offers general medical care, acupuncture and IV therapy. All of the NaturoMedica physicians were trained at Bastyr University, one of only six accredited naturopathic medical schools in the nation. Bastyr is often referred to as the “Harvard” of naturopathic medicine because of its reputation in academics and research. General Medical Care Naturopaths are trained to be primary care physicians that focus on treating the underlying cause of disease rather than just treating symptoms. Naturopathic physicians use less invasive therapies when possible, but can prescribe pharmaceutical medications when needed. Your initial appointment at NaturoMedica lasts for at least an hour and a half and most follow up visits are about an hour. This gives your NaturoMedica physician time to get to know you and to understand all of your health concerns. The experience is quite a contrast to what patients have become accustomed to in conventional healthcare,
where doctor/patient face to face time can be less than 10 minutes per visit. Each patient leaves the visit with a customized healthcare plan. Recommended treatments may include botanical medicine, vitamins and supplements, diet and lifestyle modifications, counseling, acupuncture or IV therapy along with standard prescription medications. NaturoMedica physicians see men, women and children with a variety of health concerns. NaturoMedica providers can work as primary care physicians, but just as frequently work alongside your established healthcare providers. Common conditions treated at NaturoMedica include fatigue, digestive issues, high cholesterol, weight management, mood disorders, ADD and hormonal issues. Many of the clinic’s patients are focused on preventive care and longevity medicine. All of the NaturoMedica doctors are well versed in prescribing hormone therapy for both men and women. In addition to standard lab testing, NaturoMedica doctors offer a number of specialized tests that evaluate food sensitivities, nutrient deficiencies, neurotransmitter balance, genetic profiles and advanced cardiovascular risk assessment. Acupuncture Acupuncture can be used to treat almost any condition and has been used in Asia for over 3,000 years. In the US acupuncture is most widely known for treating pain without the use
From left, Dr. Elisha Bokman, Dr. Rachelle Fereberg, Dr. Jill Monster, Dr. Tammy McInnis and Naomi Bryant.
of medication. Acupuncture can also be used to treat digestive complaints, hormonal imbalances, headaches, allergies and asthma. Acupuncture therapy can be prescribed for depression, anxiety and for stress reduction. NaturoMedica physician Elisha Bokman is also a licensed acupuncturist. IV Therapy NaturoMedica offers a variety of intravenous (IV) treatment options in a state-of-the-art IV lounge which accommodates up to four patients at a time. IV therapy is an excellent way to supplement nutrients at far higher doses than what can be administered orally. IV therapy can be helpful for individuals with nutrient deficiencies such as iron, to decrease inflammation and for those with gastrointestinal conditions that interfere with nutrient absorption. IV therapy can
also benefit healthy people with active lifestyles to help maintain energy, prevent illness, promote weight loss and improve athletic performance. NaturoMedica doctors Rachel Winstedt and Saman Faramarzi are certified to administer IVs. The doctors at NaturoMedica invite you to visit the clinic on December 7th through the 11th for the Anniversary Open House. A NaturoMedica physician will be on hand from 11 a.m. until closing (9 p.m. on Monday -Thursday and 6 p.m. on Friday) to answer any questions that you may have about healthcare at NaturoMedica. This is a great time to introduce your friends and family to the clinic. For more information, call (425) 5578900 or visit the company’s website at www. NaturoMedica.com
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