April 25, 2012 Locally owned 50 cents
Issaquah voters approve bond
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By Tom Corrigan
Photo by Jeanine Bracco
Jeanine Bracco spotted this frog relaxing on a peony during her daughter’s high school graduation party in June 2009.
City could change street parking rules By Caleb Heeringa
Sammamish residents could leave their cars parked on public streets for up to three days under new parking regulations proposed in the city. Public Works Director Laura Philpot said the new regulations replace a less-formalized system now in place. Currently, the city simply treats any car in the rightof-way that elicits neighbor complaints as “abandoned.” Police tag the vehicle and give the registered owners 24 hours to have
it moved before towing it at their expense. Philpot said the new regulations clarify the law and give residents some leeway. “This gives some time for someone who is out of town for a three-day weekend,” she said. The updated regulations also expand the hours during which motorists cannot park in front of mailboxes from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. to 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Parking in front of collective mailboxes that serve five or
Issaquah School District voters overwhelmingly approved a $219 million bond to fund construction and renovation projects on campuses across the district. In the April 17 special election, 70 percent of voters — encompassing more than 15,000 yes votes of out more than 22,000 ballots cast — approved the measure. (The measure needed to receive a 60 percent yes vote from a minimum turnout of 12,229 voters.) Despite the passage of the bond, local homeowners will pay less in property taxes to the schools than they do now because a previous bond issue is set to expire this year. The retirement of the earlier bond will drop the local tax rate from $4.85 per $1,000 of assessed property value to $4.05. Passage
of the new bond would put the rate at $4.42. Compared to present rates, a homeowner with a home valued at $500,000, property taxes will drop by $215 annually, said Jake Kuper, district chief of finance and operations. King County Elections is scheduled to certify the election results April 27. The bond measure attracted broad support from community and government leaders. City Council members in Issaquah and Sammamish endorsed the proposal. So did the Issaquah Chamber of Commerce. Phase 2 of the remodeling project at Liberty High School is one of the larger items in the bond. It could include revamping the commons, relocating and modernizing facilities for the See BOND, Page 2
Livestock to prowl ponds By Caleb Heeringa
Several Sammamish neighborhoods may feel a little more rural this summer when livestock are brought in to do some landscaping. Goats, sheep and llamas will be on hand to feast on overgrown vegetation surrounding several city-owned storm water ponds between May and October. According to a city press release, the animals will be used at the following locations: u 300 block of 238th Avenue Southeast (Greens at Beaver Crest) u 23000 block of Southeast Eighth Street (Renaissance) u Southeast 27th Street and 259th Court Southeast Contributed
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Goats work to trim some landscaped areas last year.
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Police say drunk driver hit a barricade By Caleb Heeringa
One of the more high-profile barricades in the city is down and the road open to traffic thanks to an allegedly drunk driver. The Northeast 42nd Street Opticom gate, which separates the Hidden Ridge and Waterbrook neighborhoods from Timberline, was badly damaged after a 43-year-old Sammamish woman allegedly drove through it at around 6:20 p.m. April 17. Public Works Director Laura Philpot said the gate, which can be automatically opened and closed by police and fire units during an emergency, is now inoperable and must be moved manually. Rather than risk having emergency responders slowed during a life-or-death incident, the city has elected to leave the barricade open until it can be fixed – hopefully within a week or so. “We weighed the risk of having something happen during an emergency versus the risk of having it open temporarily,” she said. The road is currently open to the public, though the city is not encouraging drivers to use the route, which snakes through several residential neighborhoods
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The automated barricade was hit hard enough to pull bolts partially out of the ground. It was closed with yellow police tape temporarily. Officials decided to leave it open until it is repaired for safety reasons. between state Route 202 and the traffic in their residential neighSahalee area. borhoods, while others point to Philpot said the decision to the wasted time and gas of havleave the barricade open has no ing to drive around the barricade. bearing on the city’s connectivThe City Council has yet to ity process, which is designed to decide whether to address the decide once and for all whether 42nd Street barricade or anoththe barricade will stay or go. er contentious one, between Numerous neighbors have petiSoutheast Belvedere Way in the tioned the city to leave the barTrossachs neighborhood and East ricade up out of fear of additional Beaver Lake Drive Southeast.
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Sullivan said a police officer watched the driver head up the hill towards the barricade, strike it and keep driving, reaching speeds of 40 mph in a 25 zone. The driver refused a breath test and was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and hit and run. Sullivan said the driver had slurred speech, bloodshot eyes and presented her American Express credit card when asked for identification. She was booked into King County Jail. Philpot said King County crews are examining the barricade and determining how much it will cost to fix. She said she was hopeful that it could be repaired within a week, depending on whether the city will need to send away for parts. She said the city has the woman’s insurance information and will be asking the court to make her pay for the damages. “I don’t think this will be a cheap wreck,” she said. Reporter Caleb Heeringa can be reached at 392-6434. ext. 247, or cheeringa@isspress.com. To comment on this story, visit www. SammamishReview.com.
Mosque decision likely coming this summer By Caleb Heeringa
After several delays, the city of Sammamish now hopes to decide on the fate of a proposed parking lot at a local mosque sometime this summer. Senior Planner Evan Maxim said the city asked the Sammamish Muslim Association for more information about the traffic impacts of the new parking lot, as well as a handful of technical changes to their application.
Maxim said the city hopes to get a response from the association in May and to issue a decision in June. The application for a 38-stall parking lot raised the ire of several neighbors, who have formed Friends of Southeast 20th Street and hired a law firm. The group opposes the project based on its potential traffic and environmental impacts. Mosque officials say the facility serves 50 to 80 families in the
Sammamish and Issaquah area and that about 20 to 25 people attend daily prayers at the facility, but the lack of parking prevents the association from hosting larger events like community pot lucks and prayers during Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting. Maxim said the application process has dragged out for more than a year in part because the city expanded the opportunity for public comment from neighbors.
The city has received more than 500 emails and letters – both from residents opposed to and in favor of the proposal. Maxim said the city wants to make sure it is thorough in its review of the application in case the city’s decision is challenged and referred to the Hearing Examiner or courts. The city has required the association to pay for a traffic study See MOSQUE, Page 5
culinary arts program, and reworking some classrooms. Plans also call for an auxiliary gym and renovation of the locker rooms. The existing roof, outside of the modernization areas, would be repaired or replaced. The total cost for Phase 2 of Liberty’s remodeling is estimated at $39.7 million, not including $4.8 million for rebuilding the outdoor stadium. The pace of the sale of construction bonds influences the schedule for coming capital improvement work, said Steve Crawford, district director of capital projects. Besides the work at Liberty and the new athletic fields, the capital improvement package includes the rebuilding and relocation of Clark Elementary, Issaquah Middle and Tiger Mountain Community High schools at a cost of $108.6 million. Sunny Hills Elementary also would be rebuilt for $27.1 million. District officials and bond supporters repeatedly have pointed out the buildings are the oldest in the district. The capital improvement list also includes a lot of maintenance and renovation work at a vast majority of district schools. Each district middle school is in line to receive artificial turf fields and rubberized running tracks. The schools likely will be done one or two at a time, Crawford said. Lesley Austin, co-chairwoman of the pro-bond campaign, said the voting shows residents have faith in the schools. “It shows a high level of confidence in the district,” she said.
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ple need it,” he said. Mayor Tom Odell said he didn’t think the bike lane restricContinued from Page 1 tion would be too onerous on neighborhood parking, though he more residents would be illegal was open to changing things in around the clock. the future if it became a problem. The ordinance would also “We’ll try it and see how it restrict parking in bike lanes, works,” he said. “It’s not neceswhich is technically legal cursarily something that can’t be rently. reversed.” Deputy Mayor John James Odell said he would also be said he had some concerns about pushing for the regulations to whether this include a ban rule would be “The city spent $350,000 on parking too restrictive on sidewalks, on sidewalk repair of parking in which causes neighborhoods, them to break in 2010. This is not a though those down quicker. minor deal.” concerns were State law mostly allevialready forbids – Tom Odell, ated when parking on Mayor – Philpot presidewalks, but sented a map Odell said he’d of bike lanes like to see city in the city at the April 16 City code address the matter as well. Council meeting. Bike lanes are “The city spent $350,000 on only located in major and minor sidewalk repair in 2010,” Odell arterials like 244th Avenue and said. “This is not a minor deal.” Southeast 20th Street. The council is scheduled to “I wanted to make sure we take public comment and vote on weren’t blocking parking on the parking regulations at their neighborhood streets where peoMay 1 meeting.
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(Beaver Lake Estates). Public Works Director Laura Philpot said the city is using the furry landscapers as a pilot project to see if they do a better job keeping vegetation levels down than an annual mowing by King County crews. “We know residents would prefer to see a higher level of service, so we’re going to see if goats can maintain the grass level better overall,” Philpot said. Philpot said the price is essentially a wash - the city will pay about $3,800 for the animals’ services on the three ponds, which is about comparable to the cost of paying the county to mow. But rather than one day-long mow, the livestock will work more methodically. The animals will be stationed at the sites for up to a month at a time. Philpot said the livestock will
Man or animal Sammamish has traditionally paid King County crews to mow nearly 300 storm water ponds around the city at a cost of about $160,000 a year. Public Works Director Laura Philpot said the city has defaulted to the county for the work rather than contracting the work out to a private landscaper or having city crews do the work, since county crews are familiar with the ponds and the work involved in mowing them. Philpot said the city’s current maintenance staff could not handle the extra workload of the ponds. “It’s hard for a private contractor to put together a bid for that many ponds … that covered their expenses,” Philpot said. Depending on how well the upcoming goat mowing program goes, Philpot said the city might consider other options for landscaping the ponds – whether that be human or animal. “Maybe some combination,” she added. be fenced in and regularly monitored by a goat herder. City officials ask that residents not pet the animals due to the potential liability. Philpot also discourages feeding the animals, since their appetites are their livelihood. “We want them eating the vegetation,” she said. Philpot said the city will also be monitoring feedback from neighbors on the new landscap-
ers and decide next year whether to continue to the program. “We don’t know if this is something that people are going to accept and be happy with or something they’ll be opposed to,” Philpot said. Reporter Caleb Heeringa can be reached at 392-6434. ext. 247, or cheeringa@isspress.com. To comment on this story, visit www. SammamishReview.com.
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Review editorial Best of Sammamish is in the spring Spring has come to Sammamish. Along with the sunshine comes a host of fair-weather activities showcasing the good life in Sammamish. Spring break is over, but the busy times are just getting started. As the trees and flowers strike up a parade of blooms from one end of the city to the other and the smell of new-mown lawn fills the air, the promise of good times is not far off. Dust off the patio furniture, turn on the grill and get outside! Fishing season opens this weekend on Pine Lake (Beaver Lake and Lake Sammamish are always open) meaning anglers of all ages will have a chance to catch Saturday’s dinner off the side of the dock. For helpful fishing hints, check out the story in Sammamish Scene magazine inside this issue. The greens are looking good at the city’s two golf courses, Sahalee and Plateau clubs. Ducklings are out on the lakes swimming close to mama duck. The sound of frogs and crickets fill the warmer night air. Little League ballplayers, lacrosse teams, spring soccer teams are filling the recreation fields in city parks while parents get acquainted from the bleachers. Tots are sliding and swinging at the playgrounds, and dogs and their owners are stretching their legs on extended walks. Runners and bike riders are once again a common sight, enjoying the scenic country roads and the lake trail that Sammamish offers. And Sammamish is just two weeks away from the opening of its annual Farmers Market. The hours have changed from 3-7 p.m. on Wednesdays, but the local produce, food and crafts that everyone comes to enjoy will be back. Gather those farm fresh eggs, vegetable starts and artistic handiwork and consider becoming a vendor. For details, visit www.sammamishfarmersmarket.org. If you haven’t yet joined a popular Sammamish Walks tour, you’re missing out on a chance to learn more about city parks. For details, visit www. SammamishWalks.org. Get out and rediscover a corner of Sammamish that you’ve never been to before. Remind yourself how wise your were to choose this to be home.
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Sammamish Forum Thank you, voters A huge, huge thank you to the Issaquah School District voters for resoundingly passing the construction and maintenance bond last week! It makes me extremely proud to serve in a community that values education and the future of its children so much — you are unparalleled in this state and nation. Because of you, we will be able to meet our critical construction and repair needs for the next eight years, ensuring students are learning in safe, high-quality schools equipped for 21st-century learning. My commitment is to be the best steward possible for these dollars, completing projects on time and on — or under — budget, protecting our top credit rating, and remaining transparent throughout the construction process (look for a web page soon that will track our progress). My sincerest appreciation also goes to Volunteers for Issaquah Schools. These volunteer community members — hundreds of them! — dedicated themselves to spreading information about the bond measure so voters could make an informed choice. For some, it was a full time job; for others, they gave one or two hours when they could, honking and waving or simply placing a bus magnet on their vehicle. Regardless, each and every one of them made a tremendous difference! Steve Rasmussen The writer is superintendent of the Issaquah School District
Leave it down for now The barricade on the street at the 20000 block of Northeast 42nd Street was damaged in a traffic accident April 17 and has been removed. The street is now open for public use. The city is planning to spend money to immediately replace this barricade even though it will most likely be removed in the near future. Evaluation of the barricade at this location is one of the highest priorities on the city list of barricades that may be removed.
The city should leave the street open until a final decision is made about whether the city should remove or retain the barricade. The expense of replacing the barricade then removing the barricade later this year or next year would be a waste of precious resources by the city. The original purpose and justification supporting installation of the barricade was that the risk of cut through traffic from Sahalee Way Northeast would be high until state Route 202 improvements were complete. The stated purpose of the barricade no longer is valid. The state Route 202 improvements have been completed for several years. If the city decides to permanently keep the street connection open, it can use the funds that would have repaired the old barricade toward traffic improvements that residents desire in this neighborhood. The City Council and staff can evaluate the merits of barricading the street with the street connection “open” just a well as with the street “closed”. The city should save the taxpayers some money and not order the barricade replaced until after the barricade evaluation process is completed on the Northeast 42nd Street location.
control” by the owner is acceptable. Under “control” means, the dog will obey the command the owner gives, immediately. I had a Sammamish Trail experience, where I was walking my two dogs, off leash, on e-collars, but brought them to heel when a father, mother and daughter approached on bikes. The father began screaming at me for having my dogs off-leash, kicking his foot out repeatedly toward the dogs who were some 20 feet away, regarding him with curiosity - they did not break the heel command in spite of his actions they had never seen a human act in this way before. We were quite astonished! The mother and daughter looked at the ground, clearly embarrassed. The dogs are well-trained and master hunters, but if they had thought he was being aggressive towards me, they might have barked at him. All dog owners could examine their training standards and clean up after their dogs. Others could examine their actions, motivation and agenda for their desire to have them removed from open spaces, walkways, trails. Dogs provide an important function in our lives as therapy dogs, bomb and drug sniffing, security, police work, medical alert, cancer
Greg Reynolds Sammamish
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Leave the well-behaved dogs alone I read with interest, the letter from Ms. Natiello regarding her many encounters with “attacking dogs, unruly dogs, and threatening dogs”, from which one would conclude that she was continually in areas of wild, rabid dogs. Unfortunately, there are owners who think they have a well trained dog, but cannot give a command and have their dog obey immediately without breaking. Training the owner to properly train the dog is the difficulty. The leash laws are clear: A dog on a leash in some areas is required, while other areas “under
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County proposes sewer rate hike By Warren Kagarise
King County Executive Dow Constantine proposed a 10 percent increase in regional sewer rates for 2013-14, or about $4 more per month for the average residential customer. The county charges the rate to 34 cities and sewer districts to carry and treat wastewater. Those contracted entities pass on the increased cost to consumers. The proposed increase requires approval from the King County Council. Contractual obligations require the council to adopt the 2013-14 sewer rate by June 30. Constantine sent the proposal to council members April 19. The council decided against a sewer rate hike last year. Members last increased the sewer rate in June 2010.
In addition to the increase for residential customers, the legislation also calls for the capacity charge for sewer hookups to increase from $51.95 to $53.50 per month. The charge for customers entering the system provides funding for system upgrades and expansions needed to accommodate growth. Constantine said the county Wastewater Treatment Division saved almost $2 million by operating more efficiently. Officials said a large portion of the proposed rate increase is devoted to repaying money for projects built in the last decade, including the $1.8 billion Brightwater treatment plant near Woodinville. The county provides sewer facilities to serve more than 1.5 million people spread across a 420-square-mile area.
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want to make sure we have a good base of information that we can use to make a decision.”
and storm water drainage report, which Maxim said is typical of a project of this size. “We’re dotting our I’s and crossing our T’s,” he said. “We
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Issaquah school materials available for review
Former Sammamish firefighter, Olympian dies
The Issaquah School District’s Instructional Materials Committee has recommended board adoption of the instructional materials Elementary Literacy: Phonics Curriculum For Grades K-2. The materials are available for public review through May 4 in the lobby of the Issaquah School District administration office, 565 N.W. Holly Street. Public comment forms will also be available.
A former Eastside Fire and Rescue firefighter who spent much of her career in Sammamish died April 12. Amy Tryon, 42, was stationed in Sammamish from 1994 to 2006 after volunteering at the Pine Lake station from 1992 to 1994, Chief Lee Soptich said. She died during the evening hours – her cause of death has yet to be determined. Tryon, a Duvall resident, retired in 2006 to concentrate on her Olympic equestrian career.
She was part of the U.S. team that won a bronze medal at the 2004 Olympics in Athens and also competed in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. “There were two sides to Amy,” Soptich said. “There was the side that liked to have fun, but there was also the side that knew when it was time to work – and she worked hard … She did her best to be at the top of her game.” Tryon was the wife of Greg Tryon, a deputy chief at the agency. Her family asks that remembrances be made to your local humane society in honor of Amy Tryon.
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POlice Blotter Burglaries A resident on the 100 block of Louis Thompson Road Northeast had two computers stolen from their home during an April 13 burglary. The resident left the home at around 8:30 a.m. and returned at around 4:45 p.m. to find the back door to the garage pried open and the computers missing. A nearby home, on the 200 block of 221st Avenue Northeast, was also burglarized the same day between 8 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. A neighbor spotted the front door of the home open and the resident’s dog milling around outside. More than $2,300 worth of jewelry and silverware was stolen from the home. Police were able to obtain several fingerprints possibly associated with the burglary. Both cases remain under investigation.
Domestic violence A 43-year-old Sammamish man will likely face domestic violence charges in connection with an altercation with his wife April 10. The wife, who is in process of filing for divorce, told police that her husband had grabbed her, shook her and threw her into a coffee table following a dispute over the couple’s taxes. The wife locked herself in her bedroom. Two days later she awoke to find that the man had packed up all his belongings and left
the home. The woman called to report the incident and told police that she feared for her life because of the numerous weapons that the man owns. The woman, who had several large bruises on her body, told police that this was one of approximately five previous domestic violence incidents over the years that she had not reported, one of which had led to a trip to the hospital. The woman was referred to domestic violence advocates and will be filing for a protection order. Police forwarded the case to prosecutors, who will consider charges against the man.
contacted the man and advised him not to landscape city property anymore.
Possible mail theft
A 29-year-old Sammamish man was cited for driving with a suspended license after being pulled over on the 22200 block of Northeast Inglewood Hill Road the evening of April 11. The man’s license had been suspended for failure to pay a ticket. His vehicle was released to his mother.
A Sammamish Maintenance and Operations crew found mail belonging to nine Carnation and Redmond residents in a ditch on the 2700 block of 244th Avenue Northeast April 12. Police attempted to contact all of the residents involved. Police have no suspects.
Burglary A resident on the 20600 block of Northeast 28th Court had their wallet and keys stolen from their unlocked vehicle as it was parked in their open garage between 1:15 p.m. and 3 p.m. April 11. Police have no suspects.
Unauthorized trimming Police were called to the 22900 block of Northeast 24th Place April 9 after a resident reported that a neighbor had cut the tops off trees in a city-owned roadway center island. The neighbor confronted the trimmer, who said he was simply trying to beautify the area. Police
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Vehicle prowl An Issaquah resident reported that someone had stolen an iPod Touch and several CDs from their unlocked vehicle as it was parked on the 22600 block of Southeast 32nd Street at around midnight April 12. The resident reported that they had seen a green Honda Civic in the area prior to the theft.
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Missing iPad Police were called to investigate an iPad that had gone missing at Eastlake High School March 6. The mother of a special needs student at the school reported that her son came home without the device, which the student uses to communicate. Police are unsure whether the device was misplaced or stolen. The case remains under investigation.
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scaper had tried to climb in a window of her home the morning of April 10. The resident’s son reported that he had just gotten done taking a shower and was returning to his bedroom when he saw a man attempting to climb in the window. Three landscapers were working on the property when the incident occurred. Police detained all three, but the son could not be certain which of the three had been the one trying to climb in the window. Police took fingerprints from all three and are comparing them with partial fingerprints they recovered from the inside of the window. The case remains under investigation.
Suicide attempt Police were called to a Sammamish home April 8 after an occupant attempted suicide. They arrived to find a woman in her 30s acting very lethargic.
The woman admitted that she had taken a large amount of antidepressants in an attempt to kill herself. The woman also had scars on her arms from a previous suicide attempt. She was transported by an aid unit to the hospital for a mental health evaluation.
Suspicious circumstances A resident on the 500 block of 225th Lane Northeast reported April 6 that she suspected someone had been sneaking onto her ground-floor patio and emptying her ashtray. The woman reported that she often smokes on her back deck and on several occasions will find the ashtray emptied of ash and cigarette butts. She told police that she is concerned it may have something to do with an older man that has See BLOTTER, Page 16
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Snoqualmie Valley Golf Academy expands offerings
Spring brings a bounty of color to the Nursery at Mount Si
Golf is all about fresh air, wide open green spaces, new friends and a lifelong sport that any young person can learn. Snoqualmie Valley Golf Academy is just the place to join in the fun with leagues and tournaments for players ages 5 to 17. “We offer golf camps for young beginners up to camps for the high school players,” says Brandon Proudfoot, program director. Snoqualmie Valley Golf Academy also offers a wide range of competition opportuni- The SVGA staff includes qualified instructors with high school and college golfers working ties from 9-hole family leagues as motivating helpers. on the pitch-and-putt at Mount Si Golf Course to 36-hole tournaStudents also get the benefit of academy ments around western Washington. staff experience including four PGA golf The academy is now working with Si professionals and a former golf course View Metro Parks to bring a new “little manager. Class helpers include high league” style program to its players. Si school and college golfers who add enthuView will take registrations and create siasm and experience. both the team rosters and schedules. “Our goal is to help young people “We will use our golf expertise to enjoy the game of golf,” said Proudfoot. help coaches run their teams smoothly,” “We offer a wide range of options to this explains Proudfoot. The teams will be end and work to keep everything as coached by parents/volunteers and the affordable as possible. If families can’t kids will play matches weekly throughout find something to fit their needs on our the summer. schedule, we are happy to help them “We are also adding a more diverse work something out with one of our tournament schedule to give kids the instructors.” opportunity to play in competition Along with the new league, Si View locally and around western Washington,” Parks and the academy will offer classes Proudfoot said. This summer, the acadto beginning golfers. Instructors will also emy has organized a set of four 36-hole teach a golf class for Encompass during tournaments to give players rankings the summer to bring golf to a broader on the National Junior Golf Scoreboard range of students. For more informa(www.juniorgolfscoreboard.com). tion about classes, camps and golf teams, Proudfoot has a long history of teachemail Brandon@snovalleygolfacademy. ing golf. He is Mount Si High School’s golf com or go to www.snovalleygolfacademy. com. coach for both the boys and girls teams.
Not all garden nurseries are created equal. When you invest in annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs for your garden, your first concern is that the plants are healthy — giving them their best shot at surviving. Your second concern is selection, and the professional advice to help you choose the varieties Meet the crew, from left, Jose, Beto, Nels, Christine that will do well considand Chris. Christi Bishop is not pictured. ering shade or sun, soil conditions, roaming deer and other facer service and landscape specialists that tors. Or maybe you’d like plants to best share a passion for plants. attract butterflies and birds. Go ahead, ask them anything. Between The Nursery at Mount Si should be them they can discuss garden soil condiyour first stop — with plants direct from tions, watering needs, weather impacts, the growers, a team of professionals to solutions to pesky slugs, insect and funhelp you with your gardening decisions gus blight – all while helping you select and the beautiful setting to compliment the best flowering trees, shrubs and plants the flora. to keep your own garden blooming all Nestled just below Mount Si in rural summer long. North Bend, the nursery is such a peaceThe nursery also has organic plants ful natural setting that it is growing in and seeds for customers interested in popularity as an event and wedding growing their own produce. venue. And the nursery encourages local garHere at the base of Mount Si is a mini deners to “Plant a Row for the Hungry,” Garden of Eden. to provide fresh vegetables for the food Pathways meander through the landbank. scape and bedding plants. Cross the Everything for an edible landscape stream on the little wooden bridge to can be found at The Nursery at Mount Si visit the gift shop with its pottery, art and including a good selection of fruit trees home décor, or visit the six greenhouses. and berries, and the organic compost to The nursery’s resident cats and chickens give your veggies and fruits a jump start. reside along with neighboring cows. Check their website for dates of free The nursery was founded in 1999 by workshops on sustainable and organic owner Nels Melgaard, a former organic gardening. produce farmer. Visit the nursery at 42328 SE 108th in He has put together a team of customNorth Bend, open 9 to 5.
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Eastside Catholic students learn about Hinduism By Lillian Tucker
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The group from Eastside Catholic High School checks out a group of deities while touring the Vedic Cultural Center.
Each morning last week the Vedic Cultural Center opened its doors and temple to students from Eastside Catholic School. “You learn so much about your own faith when you look through the perspectives of others,” said Lynn Kittridge, who teaches religious studies at the school. As part of her class’s curriculum, Kittridge lead a group of 15 high school freshman on a tour of the community’s Hindu center on April 18. She explained that going on a spiritual journey is one of the basics of Catholic school. “We ask questions like ‘how is that similar,’ ‘how is that different,’ and ‘what can we learn from other religions?’” Inside the pink building with its gold trim the students took their shoes off and sat on ornamental carpets in the center’s temple to listen to their teacher give them an over view of the Hindu faith. In front of them red velvet curtains opened to reveal a shrine of deities, which included one of Krishna, who is a
central figure of Hinduism. The students learned that Krishna, which as a word is often translated to mean black or darkness, is often portrayed as being black to show his universality as black can contain many colors. “They definitely get benefited by coming here,” said Reena Gupta, who volunteers at the center. “In our philosophy we say even if one hears the name Krishna…his spiritual life begins from that time.” During their short visit the freshman also learned that cows are sacred in Hinduism because they symbolize that god is in all living things and that the color red is a sign of Krishna’s blessing. Gupta said that originally the Vedic Center was supposed to be painted red but that city of Sammamish didn’t agree with the color choice. As a compromise, she said, the building was painted pink. “It was kind of fun to visit the pink temple because we always drive by but don’t know what it is,” said James Grice, a freshSee VEDIC, Page 9
Carson students learn about regional history from author By Lillian Tucker
The students at Rachel Carson Elementary School hosted a special guest last week when author Katherine Applegate visited to talk about her new book, animals and what it takes to become a writer. The third- and fourth-graders oohed and ahhed has Applegate showed the group of nearly 170 children illustrations of the characters from her new work of fiction, “The One and Only Ivan,” which was inspired by the true story of the silverback gorilla that lived in a concrete enclosure at the B&I mall in south Tacoma for nearly 30 years. Written from the gorilla’s point of view, the first chapter uses only 15 words to begin the book: “Hello, I am Ivan. I am a gorilla. It’s not as easy as it looks.” Applegate explained to the children that she did this on purpose. “Gorillas are gentle and intelligent and sensitive creatures and I wanted to portray Ivan like that,” she said. She went on to explain she
thinks Ivan, who went nearly three decades without seeing another silverback, would choose his words carefully. “I felt kind of sad for him that he had to stay there for a long time,” said Ben Vlastelica, a student at Rachel Carson. “He’s special.” In the book Ivan uses his painting skills to try and save the mall’s newest resident, an elephant, from a similar lonely fate. In 1953, according to the Tacoma News Tribune, the real mall’s owners had Sammy the elephant captured in India and shipped to Tacoma to attract customers. All that remains now at the shopping center to remind people of it’s circus-themed past is an arcade center. After local and national pressure to give Ivan a better life in the early 1990s, the gorilla now lives at Zoo Atlanta with several other silverbacks. “This year we are working on kindness and compassion,” said Tina Ullom, a teacher and librarian at Rachel Carson, who added that Applegate’s discussion about Ivan fit perfectly into those les-
sons. “She was fabulous…For the kids to get to see it from the point of view of the gorilla is really great.” Compassion was not the only thing that the students gleamed from the author. “I think it was pretty cool how Catherine Applegate was able to take something that happened in a real event and transform it into a story,” said 8-year-old Ajay Gupta. “I liked learning how authors need all these different inspirations and how they narrow it down to one…I’d really like to try it.” Applegate told the students she saw the story of Ivan years ago and remembered the advice that if there is a book you really want to read but it doesn’t exist then write it yourself. “I guarantee in this audience – and I’ve never met you before – some of you are going to become writers,” she said. “I was really afraid of writing because I thought I would be lousy and people would laugh at me…I learned you should just try to do things that are scary and hard.”
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After Katherine Applegate, author of dozens of children’s books, finished her presentation at Rachel Carson Elementary many of the student’s hands flew up to ask her questions.
SAMMAMISH REVIEW
Sock drive a success
7th annual bike drive comes to Sammamish this Sunday By Lillian Tucker
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Sondra Sciola, of the Together Center, and Sammamish resident Sam Alexander, show off some of the socks donated by Alexander, Morford & Woo. During the March sock drive, the Together Center collected 1,200 pairs of socks for homeless people on the Eastside. The drive concluded with a pickup of more than 650 pairs of socks from Alexander, Morford and Woo.
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man at Eastside Catholic. “We do all this math and science and figure out how things work but religion is in the background…It’s interesting, I fell like it’s almost kind of related to Christianity or Catholicism; they just express it in a different way.” This is the third year that the school has been taking its stu-
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dents on tour of the Vedic Center and Eastside Catholic said that the center continues to very friendly and welcoming. “Later when we are out of school,” said 14-year-old Ian Dorney, “it’s important to know about different people’s faiths so we don’t offend.” Reporter Lillian Tucker can be reached at 392-6434, ext. 242 or ltucker@sammamishreview.com. To comment on this story visit www.sammamishreview.com.
Seven Christmases ago, Mary Trask’s husband surprised her with a brand-new bike. The problem was she already had a bicycle. It was blue and born in the 60s. While its age gave it a cool retro veneer, it also meant the bike needed some work – a lot of it. So Trask conceded and welcomed her husband’s shiny gift into her life. “I needed to find something special to do with the old, blue bike,” said Trask. That’s when she found out about the Village Bike Project, which to date has shipped 55,000 used bikes to Africa and taught 11,000 people bike repair skills in Ghana and Sierra Leone. The idea behind the project is to provide a cheap mode of transportation for people who otherwise have to walk from place to place. Trask found out that the project was loading a cargo container full of bikes and shipping it from Seattle’s port. She said that she figured if she was going to make the trip to Seattle she might as well make it worth it and started collected other used bikes to donate. Seven years later, Trask estimates that she has collected around 5,000 bikes for the project through her own bike drive in Sammamish and on April 29 the tradition continues at Sammamish City Hall. “Every year we get the same feedback that the volunteers love it,” said Trask. “People who donate their bikes love knowing that their bikes are going to get a second chance...they are going to make such a huge dif-
ference in Ghana.” Trask said that she was particularly inspired by the story of a nurse in rural Africa who used to have to walk from village to village, which meant that sometimes it took her a week to go from one village to the next. The project gave her bike and taught her how to ride and repair it. “We take it for granted because we teach our kids at a young age how to ride but for these people who have never ridden anything with wheels before it is a real challenge,” said Trask. “Now she [the nurse] can see so many people and she is so much more efficient. For me, that has shown me what a difference this can make.” Trask’s enthusiasm has spread. People from all over Sammamish have gotten involved, including individuals who have never worked on a bike before to families to Kiwanis and Key Club members. Alex Taam, a 2011 graduate of Eastside Catholic, initiated a school-wide bike drive four years ago to add to Trask’s collection. Now that he is no longer a student his little sister Michelle has taken the torch and has organized several collection days at the school. Evan Dauterman, a student at Eastlake High School, has chosen to help collect bikes for his Eagle Scout project. Dauterman has been volunteering with the donation efforts for years with his family. “I’ve seen kids who came when they were 6 or 7 years old when what they could do was hand the wrenches to mom or dad,” said Trask. “It’s been fun
to see that they still have a passion for it.” Fourteen-year-old Tinuola Dada and her mother Arinola have been huge helps in the past, said Trask. This year Tinuola has organized a bike drive at her alma mater elementary school, the French Immersion School on W. Lake Sammamish Pkwy on April 28 from noon to 3 p.m. to give people who don’t live on the plateau a chance to donate. “It just tells me how much she’s grown. For me it is just amazing,” said Arinola about her daughter. The Dada’s moved from Nigeria 16 years ago and have lived in Sammamish for the last 12. “Over the years we’ve traveled all over the world and one of the things the kids are realizing is that whether it is the small remote part of the United States or Nigeria, they are realizing there are always the people who have and the people who don’ t have.” During the bike drive April 29 at Sammamish City Hall volunteers will be collecting bikes and getting them ready for shipping by doing things like lowering the seats and removing the pedals and plastic-tying them to the handle bars. Trask said they will also be collecting bike parts and bikes with missing parts. Items can be dropped off between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. To learn more contact Trask at 425868-8448 or mary@arasfoundation.org. Reporter Lillian Tucker can be reached at 392-6434, ext. 242 or ltucker@sammamishreview.com. To comment on this story visit www.sammamishreview.com.
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Eastlake tennis team loses to Issaquah By Lillian Tucker
With Issaquah consistently executing strong serves the Eastlake girls tennis team lost 6-1 on its home court last week. The 4A KingCo match took place April 18 amid the ongoing construction at Eastlake High School, which includes the removal of two of the team’s eight courts. “Right now they are ripping out our courts. It’s kind of annoying but it’s okay,” said senior Nina Kondza, who played the No. 3 singles match and lost 6-0, 6-2 against Regina Darahovaski. Usually Kondza is the No. 4 singles player but a teammate’s recent thumb injury has scrambled the squad. “It was a little bit hard (playing up), a little intimidating but once you get into it, I didn’t really think about it in the match,” she said. Each player on the team basically moved up a position to fill in the missing spot.
“We’ve had to mix some things up,” said head coach Bud Peterson. Neha Singh, a junior, started the season playing singles before switching to doubles. But last week she went back to playing singles in the No. 4 spot. “It’s kind of strange going back and forth but I had to accommodate – do what’s best for the team,” she said. Singh lost 6-1, 6-0 to Issaquah’s Jenny Thompson. “Her serves were really strong and I couldn’t accommodate. She was really good.” Not every match that day was a loss for the Eastlake Wolves. The No. 1 singles contest was won by Katie Park who beat Issaquah’s top girl, Dayna Bennett. As two opposing players wait for a court to open up Park and Bennett chatted and smiled at each other. But once the first set heated up Bennett’s smile was gone; frustration showing on her face. “When the number ones are playing they are not just playing for bragging rights,” said
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Nina Kondza sets up to deliver the ball back to her opponent, Regina Darahovaski. Peterson. “But when you are at KingCo or State, if you’ve met before, having that psychological advantage gives you an edge.” Park won the match 6-1, 6-3. “Katie Park has been a big surprise for us. She has done great. She is very consistent, has tre-
mendous control of the ball, great accuracy. She knows when to move in and she can. It’s a very strong game,” said Peterson. “We are very hopeful for her.” The No. 2 singles match that day was won by Issaquah’s Kristin Cheung, who beat Beth
Rheinberger, 6-2, 6-2. “She’s just a really good player,” said Rheinberger, a senior. “I have just been focusing mainly and trying to improve from all three years I’ve played…and I have.”
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Silver lining for Hiramoto in Skyline golf team’s loss By Lillian Tucker
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Chipping the ball onto the green, Shirley Chung concentrates on her shot, rather than on the constant drizzle that plagued the April 19 match against Redmond.
While it was not a winning day for Skyline’s girls golf team, or the weather, last week held a victory for Layla Hiramoto. Ignoring the rain that poured down on her and everyone else playing the 2,731-yard course at the Bear Creek Country Club in Woodinville April 19, Hiramoto shot a 53. With an improvement of six shots the No. 5 varsity golfer earned her season best and the top score of the day for Skyline. “It took a lot of mental toughness to play well in that weather,” said Skyline’s head coach Erik Hanson. “She got it done; she looked beyond the weather and didn’t make excuses.” Hanson was thrilled. Hiramoto had been struggling with her putting, he said, so much that in one match she used two different putters. “For me, as a coach, I am always happy to see a kid work to improve their weakness.” For the rest of the Spartans it was not a day of personal bests. Instead, several players struggled in the wetness and ended the match several strokes ahead of where they usually play. The final team score of 289 was good
news for Redmond’s girls varsity team, who totaled 228 strokes to continue their 10-year winning streak. “It was not my best,” said Brya Vowels, in the varsity No. 1 spot for Skyline. She shot a 61 that day. “Bear Creek is always a hard course and the weather we were dealing with is not ideal. If you’ve played there a bunch then you get the hang of it but Redmond’s team is really good about telling us about the tricky spots.” Much like Skyline’s home course at Plateau Club, the holes at Bear Creek are isolated, bordered with homes and hazards, which leaves little room for error. Courses like Skyline’s and Redmond’s, with their unexpected challenges, give the home team an advantage. But Hanson said he also was pleased at how generous Redmond’s players were with warnings about hazards to avoid. “It is kind of neat that your opposing players are telling you about where you should be,” said the coach. “Eastlake, Redmond and Skyline all have really wonSee GOLF, Page 11
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scoreboard Baseball Tuesday, April 17 Skyline 6, Bothell 4 Bothell 0120100440 Skyline 010005x683 Skyline batting: Conner Reinertsen, 2 for 3, RBI; Matt Sinatro, 3 for 4, 3 RBI, 2B; Jim Sinatro, 1 for 3, R; Jack Valencia, 1 for 2, R. Skyline pitching: Matt Lunde (W) Garfield 7, Eastlake 3 Garfield 0 1 0 3 2 1 0 7 15 0 Eastlake 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 9 4 Eastlake batting: Casey Fithian, 3 for 3, RBI, 2B. Eastlake pitching: Andrew Stull (L). Friday, April 20 Redmond 1, Eastlake 0 Redmond 0000001150 Eastlake 0000000000 Eastlake pitching: Josh Barokas (L)
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After a gold-medal performance at the Northwest Regional Championships March 23 Sammamish resident Matt Iwicki (in blue) is headed to the international competition for both freestyle and Greco-roman wrestling styles. Iwicki won Cadet 120-pound division after finishing ahead of 22 other wrestlers from Washington, Oregon, California and Idaho. The following day Eastside Catholic freshman Iwicki took second place in the Greco-Roman Championships. Iwicki is also a two-time Washington Freestyle State Champion, the 2010 Greco National Champion and the 2010 National silver medalist.
Skyline athletes go to next level
Tuesday, April 17 Ballard 14, Skyline 2 Ballard 1 0 0 2 5 3 3 14 8 1 Skyline 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 4 11 Skyline batting: Charlotte Zhao, 2 for 3, 3B; Tia Hedman, 1 for 3, 3B, RBI. Skyline pitching: Winter Ridgeway (L) Wednesday, April 18 Skyline 7, Eastlake 2 Eastlake 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 3 Skyline 2 0 2 2 0 1 x 7 12 4 Eastlake batting: Lexi Jaeger, 1 for 3; Maddie Napier, 1 for 2; Jessica Rubideaux, 1 for 3, RBI, 2B. Skyline batting: Megan Burris, 2 for 4, RBI; Tia Hedman, 2 for 4, RBI; Riley Davidson, 3 for 3, 3 RBI; Natalie de la Garrigue, 2 for 3; Winter Ridgeway, 2 for 3, 2 RBI. Eastlake pitching: Alanna Martinez (L) Skyline pitching: Winter Ridgeway (W)
Track and Field Thursday, April 19 Boys Skyline 84.5, Redmond 55.5 100 meters – Nikolaj la Cour, R, 11.30; 200 – Drew Matthews, S, 22.50; 400 – Jamon Rogers, S, 50.40; 800 – Brendan Long, S, 2:02.90; 1600 – Keegan Symmes, S, 4:33.10; 3200 – Johnathan Stevens, R, 9:37.20; 110m hurdles – Riley Herrera, S, 15.50; 300 hurdles – Sean Yang, R, 43.80; 4x100 relay – Skyline (Jacob Barokas, Brad Chew, Blake Young, Andrew Hall), 45.10. 4x400 – Skyline (Rogers, Matthews, Young, Andrew Millett), 3:30.50; Shot put – Jon DeVita, S, 38-05.00; Discus – Bryan Lee, S, 134-10; Javelin – Garret Corlis, S, 139-01; High jump – Max Dunn, R, 5-10.00; Pole vault – Alec Unkel, R, 9-00.00; Long jump – Chew, S, 17-09.00; Triple jump – Paul DeWater, R, 36-07.00. Girls Skyline 96, Redmond 96 100 meters – Maddi Hutson, S, 12.90;
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In doubles Sam Garrard and Kelsey Wilson of Issaquah bested McKenzie Schmid and Lilia Rodriguez, 6-2, 6-0. Halle Gordon and Rachel Gonchar won
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Maddie Christ, Jackie Wilson and Megan Wiedeman sign their letters of intent for college athletics. It was all smiles at Skyline April 18, National the beginning of the year…I’ve been waiting to NCAA Signing Day, when Maddie Christ, Jackie play college basketball forever.” Wilson and Megan Wiedeman signed their conWiedeman holds several high school records, tracts to become college athletes. “As a school, we including 617 career rebounds and 27 singlewish you the best moving forward,” said Skyline’s game rebounds, which she earned this year Athletic Director Ryan Gilbert. So far this year against Garfield. 16 Skyline students have signed to play college “Not very often does a coach get to speak so sports. highly of a player their freshmen, sophomore, “It felt good,” said Wilson. “It felt like a new junior and senior year,” said soccer coach Don start.” Wilson signed to row for the University of Braman about Christ, who holds Skyline’s single Washington’s crew team. game and season long assist records. Next year “I’m so excited,” said Wiedeman, who will be she will start all over again as a college freshman playing basketball next year at Saint Martin’s on the University of New Hampshire’s womens University. “I’ve been waiting for this day since soccer team.
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derful courses …We are totally lucky.” One thing about Bear Creek that did play to Vowels’ strengths were the long greens. Usually, the No. 1 player said, her weakest part is her short game. But, as her strokes to get to the green increased, her short game compensated. “I was able to do a bump-andrun chip where the balls runs
200 – Alexis Daugherty, S, 27.10; 400 – Kaylie Greninger, S, 1:01.90; 800 – Dorie Dalzell, S, 2:27.70; 1600 – Allie Nichols, R, 5:20.70; 3200 – Nichols, R, 12:12.30; 100 m hurdles – Geneva Ecola, S, 17.80; 300 hurdles – Olivia Fox, R, 53.30; 4x100 relay – Redmond (Kelly Walls, Katherine Smiley, Mandy Rusch, Maria Eckmann), 51.40; 4x200 – Skyline (Daugherty, Dalzell, Hutson, Greninger), 1:47.10; 4x400 – Redmond (Walls, Rusch, Keiko Montenegro, Smiley), 4:22.70; Shot put – Jessica Kinssies, R, 35-08.50; Discus – Kinssies, R, 103-08; Javelin – Suzi French, R, 91-06; High jump – Katie Lord, R, 5-04.00; Pole vault – Allison Amaral, R, 7-00.00; Long jump – Lindsay Coutts, S, 14-06.50; Triple Jump – Aliyah Steiner, R, 30-03.50. Boys Eastlake, Issaquah, Newport-Bellevue 100 meters – Jorrell Dorsey, I, 11.1; 200 – Kyle Farmer, I, 22.8; 400 – Connor Dorsey, E, 51.9; 800 – Jordan Oldenburg, E, 2:02.4; 1600 – Casey Kramer, E, 4:45.00; 3200 – Christopher Chamberland, N, 10:08.9; 110 m hurdles – Cameran Dennis, E, 17.4; 300 hurdles – James Whiteside, N, 44.4; 4x100 relay – Eastlake (Drew Lewis, Liam Doyle, Josh Horton, Ryan Lewis), 43.6; 4x400 – Issaquah (Allen Su, Jorrell Dorsey, David Park, Blake Wedekind), 3:35.4; Shot put – Gino Bresolin, E, 52.1; Discus – Bresolin, E, 146; Javelin – Luke Nakagawa, N, 147’5; High jump – Daniel Brady, E, 6’; Pole vault – Bob Varney, I, 11’6; Long jump – Brady, E, 18’4.75; Triple jump Dorsey, I, 42’8.25. Girls Eastlake, Issaquah, Newport-Bellevue 100 meters – Gabrielle Gevers, I, 13.0; 200 – Gevers, I, 27.3; 400 – Juliana da Cruz, I, 61.2; 800 – Alisa Poplawski, N, 2:23.4; 1600 – Jessica Spray, N, 5:30.7; 3200 – Ellie Clawson, I, 12:02.7; 100m hurdles – Anna Fairhart, I, 17.3; 300 hurdles – Taylor Boyd, E, 51.6; 4x100 relay – Eastlake (Brooke Calhoun, Anna Carskaden, Tenicia Young, Madison Feinglas), 51.6; 4x200 – Issaquah (McKenna Hogan, da Cruz, Madison Callan, Gevers), 1:47.1; 4x400 – Issaquah (Callan, da Cruz, Amanda Chalfant, Gevers), 4:19.8; Shot put – Charcel Wafer, N, 29’10; Discus – Sarah Arthur, I, 79’4; Javelin – Julia Sliwoski, N, 96’6; High jump – Justina Grubb, N, 5’0; Pole vault – Eva Perry, I, 11’6; Long jump – Hogan, I, 16’8.5; Triple jump – Tenicia Young, E, 29’2.25. Saturday, April 21 Girls Bellevue Invitational - Jackson 66.2 team points, Beamer 61.7, Highline 53, Lindbergh 51, Ballard 50, Newport 41.5, Eastlake 39, Bellarmine Prep 32, Mercer Island 31, Interlake 29 3,200 - Emily Dwyer, Eastlake, 11:11.15; Girls Viking Classic Invitational - Arlington 109 team points, Shorecrest 101.5, Wenatchee 99, Skyline 93, Eastmont 66, Edmonds-Woodway 57, Lake Stevens 41, Rogers (Puyallup) 14.5 3,200 - Samantha Krahling, Skyline, 11:49.76; 400 relay - Skyline (Maddi Hutson, Dorie Dalzell, Alexis Daugherty, Aleeya Neal) 50.87; 800 relay - Skyline (Maddi Hutson, Dorie Dalzell, Kaylie Greninger, Alexis Daugherty) 1:46.38; 1,600 relay Skyline (Mckenzie Deutsch, Alexis Daugherty, Dorie Dalzell, Maddi Hutson) 4:06.46.
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their match against Eastlake’s Courtney Tusler and Wendie Yeung, 6-2, 6-2. It was a close one for the Wolves before Brenna Drummond and Shannon Keough eventually lost 6-4, 5-7, 6-3 to Molly Shade and Sabrina Barnett. Eastlake is set to take on Garfield April 25 and Inglemoor April 26. more, which I know my coach was happy I used because we’ve been working on it,” said Vowels. “It was fun. I definitely like the challenge. I would love to go back and play it again, now that I know what I’m up against.” Skyline’s Shirley Chung finished with a 57; Melanie Busch shot a 58; and Emma Farno finished with a 61. Reaching three greens in regulation, Marie Guenette broke 60 for the third time in a row with her finish of 58. Skyline is set to take on rival Issaquah April 30 at 3 p.m. at Snoqualmie Golf Course.
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A seminar about Islam including an overview of the faith and a discussion of contemporary issues is at 7 p.m. April 25 at the Sammamish Library.
The ARAS Foundation will hold its annual bike drive to benefit Ghana, Africa April 29 at City Hall. Bikes can be donated at City Hall from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. that day. The group also needs volunteers to help prepare the bikes for shipping from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Volunteer or donate by contacting Mary Trask at mary@ arasfoundation.org. Bikes may also be donated from 3-5:30 p.m. 25 at Eastside Catholic High School.
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Drop in to learn about ebooks through the King County Library System at 1 p.m. May 19 at the Sammamish Library.
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Seniors Making Art, a free class about printmaking will run from 10 a.m.-noon on Mondays through May 21 at the Sammamish Teen Center. Contact Allison Gubata at 2950597 or agubata@ci.sammamish. wa.us to register.
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Alcott Elementary School will host a 5K run/walk at 9:30 a.m. May 6 in Redmond Town Center. The walk will also have snacks, prizes and a raffle. Raffle
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Seven Secrets for Great College Essays, Dump the Stress and Write for Admission, a 90-minute workshop to help students write college admissions essays is at 11 a.m. May 12 at the Sammamish Library. tickets will be sold after the event. Register at www.getmeregistered.com/orcadash, at FootZone in Redmond Town Center, Plateau Runner in Sammamish or at the school.
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Civil War Quilts, a visual account of quilts from the Civil War era and the women who made them is at 7 p.m. May 9 at the Sammamish Library.
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How to Start a Business explains the resources available to prospective business owners from the Small Business Administration at 1:30 p.m. May 11. Lorenzo Romar, head coach of the University of Washington mens basketball team will be the keynote speaker at the annual fundraising dinner for the Sammamish Boys & Girls Club at 6 p.m. May 12 at Sahalee Country Club. RSVP today to Jeremy Peck at jpeck@positiveplace.org.
A free class about planning for unexpected long-term care needs is at 3:30 p.m. April 29 at the Sammamish Library.
Medicare Made Clear is a presentation covering how Medicare works, what it covers and different plans available at 7 p.m. May 2 at the Sammamish Library.
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The Lake Washington Schools Foundation will hold its annual Legacy for Learning fundraiser luncheon starting at 11 a.m. May 23 at Lake Washington High School. To register, visit www.lwsf.org. Learn about how to use solar energy in the Pacific Northwest at 7 p.m. May 23 at the Sammamish Library.
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public calendar May 1 Sammamish City Council at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall May 2 Sammamish City Council Office Hour at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall Parks and Recreation Committee at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall May 3 Sammamish Planning Commission at 6 p.m. at City Hall May 7 Lake Washington School Board worksession, at 5 p.m. followed by a business meeting at 7 p.m. at the L.E. Scarr Resource Center, located at 16250 N.E. 74th St., Redmond May 8 Sammamish City Council Study Session at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall
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LIbrary activities Early literacy parties in Spanish, for Spanish-speaking families to help prepare their children for kindergarten at 12:30 p.m. April 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 Hindi Story Time, for children 3 and older with an adult, 4:30 p.m. April 26, May 3 and 10 Swaddler Story Time, for children birth-9 months with an adult, 11 a.m. April 26, May 3 and 10 Waddler Story Time, for children 9-24 months with an adult, 10 and 11 a.m. April 27 May 4 and 11 Toddler Story Time, for children 2-3 with an adult, 10 and 11 a.m. April 25, May 2 and 9 Preschool Story Time, for children 3-6 with an adult, 10 a.m. April 26, May 3 and 10 Talk Time, conversation practice for adults who want to improve their English language skills, will take place at 12:30 p.m. April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31.
Intermediate ESL Class, 10 a.m. May 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 Mother Daughter Book Club, for girls ages 10-13 and their mothers. This month’s book is “Also Known as Harper” by Annie Barrows, 11 a.m. May 5. Beginner ESL Class, 7 p.m. April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 The Teen Writers Group will meet at 3:30 p.m. May 15. Musik Nest, for children 2-3 with an adult. Share songs, dance, rhythm and new ways to enjoy music with your toddler, 10:30 a.m. May 19. Spanish Story Time, for children 3 and older with an adult, 10 a.m. April 30 and May 7 Pajama Story Time, for children 2-6 with an adult, 7 p.m. April 30 and May 7
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Join the club The Sammamish Heritage Society meets from 7:30-9 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Pine Lake Community Club, 21333 S.E. 20th St. in Sammamish. Sammamish Plateau Amateur Radio Club meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at Fire Station 83. The club is open to amateur radio operators and those interested in the hobby.
Thursday at 7:15 a.m. at the Bellewood, 3710 Providence Point Drive S.E. Visit www. sammamishrotary.org. The Sammamish Fit Club, a club looking to improve the health of the community, meets from 7:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays. Call Trish at 206-605-0679 or email whyweight@comcast.net. Redmond Toddler Group, a parent-child program with art,
music, play and parent education has openings in pre-toddler, toddler and family classes. Call 869-5605 or visit www.redmondtoddler.org. Foster Parent Support Group meets the last Thursday of each month from 6-8 p.m. at Mary, Queen of Peace. Earn your training/foster parent hours. Refreshments and child care are provided. Call 206-719-8764. Sammamish Kiwanis meets at 7 a.m. every Wednesday at Sammamish Hills Lutheran Church. Visit www.sammamishkiwanis.org.
Rotaract, a community service for young adults ages 18-30 sponsored by the Sammamish Rotary, meets twice a month. Email scott.brewer@sammamishrotary.org. Block Party Quilters meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at Mary, Queen of Peace Church. Visit www. bpquilters.org. The Sammamish Citizen Corps, a volunteer group affiliated with the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, meets the first Wednesday of each month at Fire Station 82. Visit www. sammamishcitizencorps.org.
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Monday, April 16 Lake Washington 4, Eastlake 3 Singles: Jess Lund, L, beat Katie Park 6-0, 6-4; Beth Rheinberger, E, beat Joyce Lin 6-4, 6-2; Amanda Levine, L, beat Nina Kondza 7-5, 6-2; Chloe Nash, L, beat Neha Singh 6-0, 6-3. Doubles: Lilia Rodriguez-McKenzie Schmid, E, beat Kim Koshmer-Mary Nelson 6-3, 6-1; Shoda Shomali-Marissa Kirk, L, beat Wendie Yeung-Brenna Drummond 6-2, 3-6, 6-3; Courtney Tusler-Paulina Montiel, E, beat Taylor LipkingMelissa Skorupa 6-3, 6-3. Tuesday, April 17 Skyline 6, Eastlake 1 Singles: Theresa Huang, S, beat Katie Park 6-3, 7-6 (6); Ali O’Daffer, S, beat Beth Rheinberger 7-6 (5), 7-5; Laura Parsons, S, beat Nina Kendra 7-5, 5-7, 6-3; Jasmine Ye, S, beat Wendie Yeung 6-4, 6-2. Doubles: Alyson Opitz-Rachel Bear, S, beat McKenzie-Schmid-Lilia Rodriguez 6-3, 6-7 (4), 6-4; Sonya Ye-Jinny Choi, S, beat Cartney TuslerPaulina Montiel 6-2, 6-2; Shannon Keough-Brenna Drummand, E, beat Shreenu Sivakunar-Kianna Bertolino 6-1, 6-1.
Friday, April 20 Skyline 1, Eastlake 0 Scoring summary: Sean McDonald (Kaleb Strawn assist), S, 33:00 Shutout: Zach Anselmi, S (first half); Ben Morgan, S (second half)
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Lacrosse Tuesday, April 17 Boys Div 1 Eastlake 8, Sammamish 6 Scoring highlights: Josiah Fonte, E, 4 goals, 9 ground balls; Kohl Hedlund, E, 1 goal, 2 assists, 1 ground ball; Davis Caldwell, E, 2 goals, 2 ground balls; Austin Caldwell, E, 1 goal; Avery Harkins, E, 10 saves; Alex Wenzl, S, 3 goals, 2 ground balls; Cooper Horton, S, 1 goal, 1 ground ball; Yannick White, S, 1 goal, 2 ground balls; Stuart Sutherland, S, 1 goal; Morgan White, S, 18 saves.
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approached her at a local restaurant and church. The man told the woman that he knows where she lives, something she finds creepy. The woman is unsure if the two incidents are related, but wanted the incident documented.
Suspended license A 22-year-old Sammamish man was cited for driving with a suspended license after being pulled over on the 26600 block of Duthie Hill Road at around 1 a.m. April 13. An officer pulled the man over because he was flashing his bright headlights at passing cars. The man, who told the officer his normal headlights were not working well, had a suspended license because of a previous refusal to submit to a breath test during a DUI stop.
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Not Tony Hawk A Sammamish teen and five other people, including Seattle residents in their 30s, were removed from Sunny Hills Elementary School after police found them skateboarding on the roof at around 6:30 p.m. April 10. The group was warned that they would be arrested if they returned to the property.
Domestic violence A 49-year-old Sammamish woman was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence after allegedly slapping her husband during an argument. The woman allegedly got angry because the man and his mother were going to run errands without her. The woman picked up piles of books and threw them at the man and then slapped the man on his face, causing lingering red marks and pain.
Police interviewed the woman, who admitted to slapping and throwing things at the man. The woman told police that the man had assaulted her in the past, but that she hadn’t reported it and that she did not want to go into detail about the incidents. The woman was booked into Issaquah Jail on suspicion of fourth-degree assault.
Public smoking A Sammamish teen will likely face drug possession charges after being found smoking marijuana in a vehicle parked on a dirt road off the 25000 block of Main Street at around 7:45 p.m. April 10. An officer contacted the teen, who denied smoking marijuana though the inside of the vehicle smelled of it. About 4 grams of pot and a water bong were found in the car. The teen was released to her parents. Items in the Police Blotter come from Sammamish Police reports.
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Republican Steve Litzow garners challenge State Sen. Steve Litzow, (R-41) a freshman from Mercer Island, attracted a challenger April 17 in the race for a full term. As of November, Litzow will represent the southern half of Sammamish, along with the rest of the 41st District. Democrat Maureen Judge, a Mercer Island resident and former Washington Toxics Coalition executive director, entered the race against Litzow. “As a mother, I deeply value education funding as a force
to protect our state’s future competitiveness and economic health,” Judge said in a statement. “During his 2010 campaign, Litzow promised he would fight for education funding. But this legislative session he demonstrated that he’d rather toe the Republican Party line than fight for our kids, our state and our future.” In 2010, Litzow defeated appointed incumbent Randy Gordon by 192 votes to represent the 41st Legislative District in the Senate. Litzow and Gordon battled to fill the unexpired term of former Sen. Fred Jarrett, the current King County deputy executive.
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