Issaquah Press 09/03/14

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Visitor to nudist park investigated for child pornography

By Kathleen R. Merrill editor@isspress.com A 43-year-old new member at Fraternity Snoqualmie, the family friendly nudist park on Tiger Mountain, is under investigation for having more than 1,000 images of child porn on his computer.

FS spokeswoman Dawnzella Gearhart, who has been at the park for 20 of its almost 70 years in existence, said she was horrified about the discovery another member made while on the park’s open Wi-Fi. They called the King County Sheriff’s Office, who began an investigation July 31.

“We’re looking like the bad guy here, but nudism does not cause child pornography,” Gearhart said. “The minute we saw them, we called the police and got them out here right away.”

Police interviewed witnesses and confiscated the man’s computer and digital devices, according to a search warrant signed by a judge Aug. 14 and filed Aug. 25.

The park evicted the man as soon as possible, Gearhart said.

The man cooperated with police “and we evicted him that day,” she said. “He’s been off the property a couple of weeks.”

The Issaquah Press doesn’t name suspects unless they have been charged with a crime.

King County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. DB Gates said the department does not comment on open investigations.

A search warrant for the man’s RV states that two witnesses described sexually explicit photos of girls possibly as young as 8, See CHILD

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PRIZE-WINNING PORTRAIT

By Hannah Balducci

The self portrait ‘Issaquah Gas Station Portrait’ took home first place for Hannah Balducci, 17, an Issaquah High School student, in the People category of the 2014 Issaquah/Sammamish Amateur Photo Contest.

Balducci said of the photo she took at the Shell station on Front Street, ‘It features a self-portrait I took last Christmas, when the windows were barely misting and downtown was covered in thin frost. I feel the atmospheric image really exemplifies the beauty of Issaquah through one of its most iconic locations.’ Take a look at the rest of the winners on Page 7.

Rainier Boulevard work Discover the mystique of the is ahead of schedule, Salmon Days volunteer shirt behind frustration

By Brian Twiggs Salmon Days staff

By Peter Clark pclark@isspress.com Closing Rainier Boulevard North for the summer should leave lasting improvements but has created some hard feelings.

The city closed the road to through traffic June 9 from Northwest Juniper Street to east fork of Issaquah Creek to perform a number of upgrades to the heavily trafficked route.

The new street will have two vehicle lanes, parking, a sidewalk and multi-use trail, underground utilities, landscaping and decorative street lights It will remain closed until Oct. 1 at the latest.

As the street can give traffic relief to the backups that occur on Front Street North, its closure has increased frustration about congestion. Resident Robin Elder has felt the overflow of that traffic spilling out by her Second Avenue Northeast home, particularly during the downtown summer events.

“During the Father’s Day event, it was just a freeway out here on Second Avenue,” Elder said regarding her usually tranquil street.

She said the Fourth of July event was even worse.

She requested the city put up “local traffic only” signs around the closure area to keep traffic away from side streets like hers, but so far has seen no improvement.

“I wrote that in to the mayor and hadn’t heard back in any way,” Elder said. “When you are organizing something this big, you should consider everything and see it through.”

City Communications Manager Autumn Monahan said her department informed residents through the city’s website, social media, message boards around town, local media, email alerts, notification to adjacent property owners and the city’s e-news.

“Local access has been provided to residents and businesses along the roadway,” she said about on-site signage. “To help the public navigate around the project, road closure and detour signs have also been posted.”

Monahan said the possibility of problems on the side streets was not overlooked.

“To address traffic overflow on side streets, we’ve also posted additional signage, such as ‘slow’ See ROAD

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Why do people adore and anticipate Salmon Days volunteer shirts so much?

They are typically brightly colored, made from cotton and boast a couple of logos. They’re not softer, better fitting or faster drying than any other shirt in the typical wardrobe. Yet at any event in Issaquah, from Concerts on the Green to Fenders on Front Street, you’ll see a lot of these shirts from years past being proudly worn. What makes them such coveted items?

If you asked everyone, you would likely hear a lot of different answers. The general theme would probably be that these shirts cannot be bought; they must be earned. When your volunteering has ended and the T-shirt is thrown into the wash,

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Salmon Days Volunteer Sign-Up Party 45:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 9 4Pickering Barn 41730 10th Ave. N.W.

the festival takes on new meaning.

Volunteers discover their own sense of pride and ownership in the festival afterward. It’s a mammoth project with a lot of moving pieces. Knowing you’ve had a direct impact in making it come together is rewarding and hopefully fun.

We’ll never know how many people found their significant others, met lifelong friends, learned new skills or found the courage to get out of their

comfort zones while volunteering at Salmon Days. What we do know is that all of these people were wearing a T-shirt that has become a cherished reminder of these memories.

Whether you plan to earn your 20th T-shirt or your first, be our guest Sept. 9 at the Volunteer Sign-Up Party and enjoy a fun evening and dinner provided by University House, signup for your shift(s), and receive a T-shirt whose sentimental value has yet to be determined.

Kentucky Derby film with Issaquah connections debuts Sept. 5 Longtime Issaquah resident Serena Blach remembers the 2009 Kentucky Derby like it was yesterday.

It was the day Mine That Bird, a horse co-owned by her father Leonard Blach, stunned observers, coming out of nowhere to win the Kentucky Derby.

The story has now been

made into a movie, “50 to 1,” starring Skeet Ulrich, William Devane, Christian Kane and Todd Lowe. It will debut at Bellevue’s Lincoln Square Cinemas Sept. 5.

Devane, who had roles in television shows such as “24” and “Knots Landing” plays Serena’s father in the film.

“That was a really weird experience. When I watched it, all I could think of was ‘24,’” she joked. “But what a treat to have someone think the story was worthy enough to make a movie about it.”

Learn more, including showtimes, at www.50to1themovie. com.

Grange Supply celebrates 80 years Master Gardener Ciscoe Morris to appear

By Christina Corrales-Toy newcastle@isspress.com

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A longtime Issaquah institution is celebrating its 80th anniversary with a day full of free food, giveaways and a visit from a Pacific Northwest gardening icon.

Grange Supply has been in Issaquah History Museums 72.021.014.158B business since 1934, starting Children wait in line outside the Issaquah Valley Grange Mercantile buildas a Renton-area diesel pump ing on Front Street North in preparation for walking in the 1937 Labor Day before relocating to Issaquah in 1943 and expanding into the allParade.

things-gardening, farming and pets outpost it is today.

The store will celebrate its eight decades of operation from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 6.

“Eighty is a big milestone, so it would be great to celebrate with our community. We are so grateful to them for sticking with us so long,” said Alex Prus, who handles marketing at Grange Supply.

Master Gardener Ciscoe Morris will make an appearance at 1 p.m. The TV personality is set to bring his “Oh, la, la” spiced commentary about Pacific

IF YOU GO Grange Supply 80th anniversary celebration 411 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 6 4145 N.E. Gilman Blvd.

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Morris will answer questions and offer tips on how to keep a See GRANGE, Page 2

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Transit center pilot program ends with no conclusion

By Peter Clark pclark@isspress.com

single-occupancy vehicle pass or a high-occupancy vehicle (more than one person per vehicle) pass.

Drivers had access to reserved spaces until 10 a.m. on weekdays, and were allowed to park as long as they wished. If they didn’t park before 10 a.m., the spaces were open to anyone.

“In general, we think the whole program was a success,” Sound Transit spokesman Bruce Grey said. “We’ve got a lot of good feedback and useable information.”

Sound Transit’s parking pilot program has ended and officials do not yet know what it could mean for the future.

The Issaquah Transit Center was one of four locations chosen for the parking permit program due to its high number of transit commuters and limited parking availability.

Commuters interested in attaining reserved spaces could apply for either a

County certifies primary results

By Peter Clark pclark@isspress.com King County certified the primary election results Aug. 19, setting the stage for the November general election.

Republican U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert maintained his lead in the 8th Congressional District race, ending up with 36,305 votes or 58.96 percent.

The Democratic challengers trailed with Jason Ritchie earning 19,665 or 31.94 percent and Keith Arnold receiving 5,489 or 8.91 percent.

In the 5th Legislative District representative race, Republican incumbent Chad Magendanz collected the most votes in the race with 12,733 or 56.37 percent. Democrat David Spring took second place with 7,375 or 32.65 percent, while Democrat Colin J. Alexander and Ryan Dean Burkett, who indicated no party preference, came in with 1,545 votes (6.84 percent) and 907 votes (4.02 percent), respectively.

Three part-time judges campaigned for a King County District Court open

Give your input on Tiger Mountain school closure Community members wishing to give input to the Issaquah School Board regarding the proposed closure of Tiger Mountain Community High School are invited to attend one of two public hearings.

seat. Lisa O’Toole secured the lead with 46,023 votes or 60.54 percent, while Marcus Naylor earned 15,235 votes or 20.04 percent, and Rick Leo had 14,440 votes or 19 percent.

The top two of each primary go on to face each other in the Nov. 4 general election.

Only two candidates filed for the 5th District and the 41st District seats.

In the 5th, Republican incumbent Jay Rodne earned 13,112 votes or 57.51 percent, to top Democrat Essie Hicks, who earned 9,656 votes or 42.35 percent.

In the 41st District first position seat, incumbent Democrat Tana Senn ended up with 14,523 votes or 60.40 percent over Republican Bill Stinson’s 9,485 votes or 39.45 percent. Likewise in the 41st, incumbent Democrat Judy Clibborn led challenger Alex O’Neil with 16,390 votes or 74.77 percent.

Oct. 6 is the deadline for general voter registration and address update for the November general election. Learn more at www.kingcounty.gov/elections.

The meetings are at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 10, prior to the regular school board meeting, and at 7 p.m.

Sept. 17. The hearings will be in the Issaquah School District board room, 565 N.W. Holly St. Learn more about the proposed closure at http:// bit.ly/1vv1oMs.

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The program, which began in February, made 183 permits available from the transit center’s 819 spaces. Sound Transit received 300 applications for single-occupancy vehicles and 19 for high-occupancy vehicles, issuing 152 and eight, respectively.

Commuters paid $5 a quarter for high-occupancy vehicles and $33 a quarter for single-occupancy vehicles. The program ran for two quarters. Grey said the money earned would return to the program to create awareness and

education. In order to be granted permits, commuters had to use public transit an average of three times a week.

The program ended July 31. Sound Transit data showed commuters utilized the permits in Issaquah an average of 64.5 percent.

“It’s too early to say what’s going to happen long term,” Grey said about continuing the program. “It’s a big decision and a regional one.”

Issaquah Mayor and Sound Transit board member Fred Butler said

he had not yet been briefed on the particulars of the program, but wanted to learn more.

“I was supportive of the pilot program to get some more information,” he said. “My personal observation was that during the day, those spaces that could be reserved were vacant.”

He heard less positivity than Grey had described, but restated that it was only a trial program.

“I heard some folks complaining,” he said. “I didn’t see a lot of enthusiasm

Costco leases Vulcan building for growing Issaquah headquarters staff Costco Wholesale has leased an Issaquah office building developed by Vulcan to provide growing room for its headquarters staff, which now numbers about 3,000.

The 177,000-squarefoot building at Sammamish Park Place, off East Lake Sammamish Parkway at S.E. 51st St., is about a mile from the warehouse retailer’s headquarters at 999 Lake Drive.

Chief Financial Officer Richard Galanti said the

lease gives Costco more room for part of its information technology staff and other operations.

“We’re continuing to grow and trying to keep most of the administrative operations nearby,” he said.

“IT is certainly a much bigger operation” for the company than it used to be, and the international staff is also growing, he said.

Costco owns a couple of additional buildings a few miles to the east of

its headquarters, he said.

It also has a warehouse store nearby.

Vulcan, better known for building out Paul Allen’s large, bustling tract in South Lake Union, developed the Sammamish Park Place complex with Opus Northwest in 2000.

Microsoft vacated the building that Costco is taking but still leases the complex’s other two buildings.

Source: Seattle Times staff

Help Eastside Baby Corner clothe children for school at Pants Party Join Eastside Baby Corner in its fifth year of making sure children in need have clothes and shoes that fit as they head back to school.

This year’s Pants Party is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sept. 6 at the EBC Hub, 1510 N.W. Maple St. There will be free entertainment, including activities

by KidsQuest Children’s Museum and a performance by Debbie Hansen, the Science Lady. Kids can touch a fire truck and police car, go on pony

rides and get their faces painted. There will also be games, giveaways and hub tours. There will also be food and a raffle for great prizes.

EBC sends many area kids back to school with a clothing bundle containing a week’s worth of schoolappropriate clothing. Working with partners, EBC will fill clothing bundles for nearly 200 kids each week throughout the school year.

EBC relies heavily on donations of gently used clothing from the com-

munity for items to put in the bundles, as well the donation of time from hundreds of volunteers to fill them.

The organization often runs low on children’s pants. Bring in a pair (or two) of new or gently used pants to the party to help restock the quickly dwindling pants supply.

Email corib@babycorner. org or call 865-0234, ext. 705, or learn about donating to Eastside Baby Corner or volunteering at www.babycorner.org.

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with Ciscoe,” a weekly TV show, where he offers gardening and landscaping tips. He also hosts a radio show and writes advice columns for The Seattle Times.

Attendees at the 80th anniversary celebration will be treated to free hot dogs, popcorn and drinks.

They can also tour the facility and peruse the retail offerings.

Community members

can also walk away with free prizes, Prus said. Spin a wheel and, depending on where it lands, take home a slew of gardeningthemed goodies.

“Over the last 80 years, our store has become a landmark in Issaquah and the surrounding communities,” Prus said. “We’ve changed into a one-stop shop and are more than your average country store.”

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late-season garden abloom during the approaching cooler months, Prus said.

It’s not the first time Morris has visited Grange Supply, and his events are always a large draw for customers, Prus added.

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and they saw movies on a “Media Share” folder, from “Bills Laptop2,” titled “incest” and “rape.” Neither of the two witnesses recognized “any of the children or backgrounds so they didn’t believe that the photos had been taken at the park,” the warrant said.

“At the very least, what he had on his computer was available for everyone to see,” Gearhart said, adding that it disgusted her and other members. “A kid could have seen it or anyone else could have seen it here.”

Fraternity Snoqualmie has a strict policy and runs various background checks to prevent sex offenders from getting into the park, she said.

“We put him through the background checks and everything, and he passed them,” she said.

“We screened him against Washington state, Idaho, Oregon, all the sex offender lists, so if they’re on any lists at all, we find them.

We check references, and people have to visit three times before they can become a member, so we spend time with them and we check them out thoroughly.”

The man was not a resident of the park; he was a new member, leasing a seasonal RV spot, she said.

“We have never had such a thing happen before,” Gearhart said “We have had people turn up in the background checks, but never had someone on the grounds like this.

“Usually our screening weeds people out, but this person has never been caught, until now.”

Gearhart and other members said they are angry about the man being in their midst and they hope it doesn’t give the park a bad name or discourage people from visiting.

“We just don’t like to wear clothes,” she said.

“We’re comfortable in our own skins, is all. We’re great people from all walks of life.

“This is a safe place for people,” she added. “I find it safer than my church that I grew up in.

“There are pedophiles everywhere. We did the right thing.”

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there, but it was a pilot. It will provide information going into the future.”

He said he looks forward to the Sound Transit staff’s recommendations on how the program or other solutions would proceed.

“The parking facility is all fully utilized, so we have to do something,” Butler said. “I’m sure parking will remain a high priority.”

Grey said Sound Transit staff would present the program’s findings and give recommendations to the board in early 2015.

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signs,” she said. “And Issaquah police have helped us monitor speeds.”

She said the large scale of road work, including the multi-use trail and underground utility infrastructure, required the closure.

However, frustrated residents may not have to suffer for too much longer.

“The project is a little ahead of schedule at this time, with paving scheduled for mid September,” Monahan said.

Funding for the $2 million project includes a $647,438 grant from the Washington State Department of Ecology. Additional support comes from streetimprovement and stormwater funds.

Four cedar trees were removed as part of the construction. Five maple and 14 dogwood trees will be planted.

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Food, football add appeal to All in for Kids fundraiser The Issaquah Schools Foundation is partnering with area businesses for its All in for Kids annual fund campaign Sept. 5-10.

Funds will support advancing academic achievement, support struggling students, promote professional development and connect students to their futures.

Sept. 5 — Battle of the Fans in the Stands — Issaquah vs. Skyline football game, Issaquah High School, 7:30 p.m. It’s the district’s rivalry game of the year. Dress in school colors and feed the jar with $1 or $5 contributions in support of your favorite team upon entrance.

All who donate receive a Battle of the Fans gift. The winning side will win the coveted Battle of the Fans trophy for their school and bragging rights for a year.

Sept. 8 — Zeeks Pizza, Issaquah Highlands — 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Grab a slice or pie and owner Mark Mullet will donate 20 percent of your purchase to the foundation.

Sept. 10 — Peaks Frozen Yogurt Bar — 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., 755 N.W. Gilman Blvd., Building G, Suite D. Satisfy your sweet tooth and support our schools with soft serve yogurt or sorbet complete with toppings. Mention the Issaquah Schools Foundation and 30 percent of your sale will be donated to the foundation.

Additional promotions are planned for October, including an evening at The RAM on Oct. 8. Like the foundation’s Face-

book page, Facebook.com/ ISFDN, for updates.

Businesses interested in participating in promotions should email rachel@isfdn. org.

Learn more about programs and/or contribute to All in for Kids at isfdn.org.

Campfire burn ban lifted for some state parks The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission has lifted the ban on campfires in Western Washington state parks.

Western Washington is considered the region west of the crest of the Cascade Mountain range. Those include Lake Sammamish State Park and Squak Mountain State Park.

Washington State Parks wants the public to know that park managers have the discretion to restrict campfires in campgrounds, based on their assessment of conditions, which may change quickly. Campfires are allowed in approved fire pits only. Park managers may also require smaller fires than are normally acceptable.

Check individual parks’ web pages for any exceptions regarding campfire restrictions. Go to www. parks.wa.gov and click on the “Parks” link for a list of all parks. Any campfire restrictions will be listed under the “Alert Center” section of the web page.

Sammamish hosts two Klahanie annexation open houses In preparing for next year’s annexation vote, the

city of Sammamish is hosting two open houses for Klahanie-area residents to inform them about services they will receive from the city.

“Councilmembers, department heads and other city staff will be happy to answer your questions, respond to your concerns and present pertinent information,” the city said in a news release The first open house is from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sept.

10 at Faith Church, 3924 Issaquah-Pine Lake Road.

The second open house is from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at Sammamish City Hall, 801 228th Ave. S.E. The city has also begun sending residents the city’s newsletter to help inform them about city issues.

No date has yet been set for the election.

Learn more about the annexation at www. sammamish.us. Click on “Klahanie Annexation” on the left side of the page. To get Klahanie Annexation email alerts, go to www. sammamish.us, click on the “email alert” icon at the upper right corner and follow the prompts.

Sign up for the Rotary’s Run with the Fishes Signups open today for the Issaquah Rotary Run with the Fishes, a 5K Fun Run/Walk and Kids Dash for charity.

Kick off Salmon Days with the 5K that begins at 9 a.m., and the Kid’s Dash at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 5.

Register online at http:// issaquahrun.com, by mail at Issaquah Rotary Foundation, P.O. Box 553,

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Issaquah, WA 98027, or at retail locations including Sports Authority, FootZone, Super Jock ‘n Jill, Shoes-n-Feet, The Balanced Athlete, Everyday Athlete, Running Elements and Gold’s Gym. Registration is $35 through Oct. 4; event day registration is $40.

Everyone who registers in advance will receive a commemorative Run with the Fishes T-shirt.

Classroom times to be extended for secondary students a year early Middle-school and highschool students in the Issaquah School District will spend more time in the classroom this year, after the school board-approved change this summer.

State law mandates an increase in instructional time for the 2015-16 year, but Issaquah is implementing the switch a year earlier.

To meet the requirement of 1,080 instructional hours, middle-school and highschool students will get out of class 45 minutes later on Wednesdays this year.

“This is the right thing to do for our students,” Superintendent Ron Thiele said in a news release. “Increasing instructional time is in alignment with our stakeholder values and the district’s mission and goals for students.”

The Issaquah Education Association, the union that represents classroom teachers, also approved the change. Get school schedules at www. issaquah.wednet.edu/ schools/belltimes.aspx.

Volunteer with the Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery With spawning season coming up, it’s a good time to volunteer with the Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery.

The hatchery is the most visited of the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife’s hatcheries, with thousands of visitors every year.

FISH relies on a committed team of docents to provide tours and educate visitors about the salmon in Issaquah Creek.

FISH needs adult volunteers from September to mid-November.

A training session for prospective volunteers is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 23. The next training session after that is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 6.

Sign up by completing a volunteer interest form at http://bit.ly/1ART8pL. Training includes a hatchery tour; presentation about the salmon lifecycle; tips about how to interact with students, chaperones and other visitors; and a comprehensive training manual.

Learn more about FISH at www.issaquahfish.org.

Microsoft Alumni organizations join forces The Microsoft Alumni Foundation and the Microsoft Alumni Network recently joined to foster and build a broad alumni network for former Microsoft employees.

The new network will continue to celebrate the entrepreneurial and philanthropic spirit cultivated

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at Microsoft and continued throughout career changes and retirement.

The network consists of more than 10,000 former Microsoft employees around the world.

All former full-time employees are eligible to join the network and enjoy benefits and programs, including a one-year subscription to Office 365 Home and a Passport card for dining, shopping and travel discounts.

Alumni also have access to the Microsoft Co. Store with an allocation to purchase technology at employee pricing. Additionally, the organization will continue to support the inclusion of alumni in existing employee programs focused on philanthropy and civic engagement.

Learn more at www. microsoftalumni.com.

Eastside Baby Corner wins $5,000 BECU award Eastside Baby Corner was one of 16 nonprofit organizations to receive a $5,000 Community Benefit Award from BECU as part of its People Helping People Awards.

To recognize and honor BECU members and the local nonprofits they support with time or money, on May 1, BECU asked its members to nominate their favorite local nonprofits to receive a $5,000 Community Benefit Award.

More than 500 nominations were received representing a wide array of different causes. Eastside Baby Corner helps kids thrive by providing basic necessities for disadvantaged children.

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It’s back-to-school time, and you know what that means.

We’re not talking about the purchases and chaos. We’re talking about slowing down and watching out for children, who may not be watching out for you.

State law says you must stop for a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing whether it is on your side of the road or not. These buses usually have a stopsign arm on them, but you might not see it. Likewise, you might not see the children that step off these buses and run to nearby houses or people waiting for them.

In the Issaquah School District, about 150 buses travel more than 1.2 million miles and provide rides to and from schools and school-related activities to more than 9,000 students. The get on the road before 6:30 a.m. and some are out until 6 p.m.

The speed limit in all school zones is 20 miles per hour, usually from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cameras are used on Second Avenue Southeast to monitor the school zone near Clark Elementary, Issaquah Middle, and Tiger Mountain Community and Issaquah high schools.

AAA urges drivers to be aware of children and extra cautious when backing out of driveways and parking spots in school zones and neighborhoods, especially in the morning and afternoon.

Slow down. Obey Washington state’s 20 mph speed limit in school zones. A pedestrian is nearly two-thirds less likely to be killed when struck by a vehicle traveling at 20 mph compared to a pedestrian struck by a vehicle traveling 30 mph.

Eliminate distractions. Sometimes kids dart into the road unexpectedly. Taking your eyes off the road for just two seconds doubles the chance of crashing. Store cellphones out of reach — no texting, calling or emailing while driving.

Come to a complete stop. More than one-third of drivers roll through stop signs in school zones or neighborhoods.

Always come to a complete stop and check for children on sidewalks and in crosswalks.

Plan for extra time. With school in session, there are more children walking and riding bicycles on streets and sidewalks. Drive slowly and choose alternate routes to avoid school zones if possible.

Let’s make going back to school safe for everyone.

O ff T he P ress

Ornament artists are treated like rock stars

If you don’t collect anything, you may not understand collectors. But you can certainly appreciate people loving what they love.

When I first received a news release about two Hallmark Keepsake Ornament artists coming to Mark’s Hallmark here in Issaquah, I thought, “Well, that’s interesting for people who collect them.”

Then, I learned that Issaquah’s store was the only one in the Northwest and one of only 14 in the country that would have artist signings this year.

Then, I learned that the last time an artist came to Washington state was in 1995, for a Hallmark convention in Seattle.

Needless to say, Mark’s Hallmark Manager Feeleece Carrillo was pumped about the event.

She thought there would possibly be hundreds of customers from multiple states, bringing their ornaments to be signed by Don Palmiter and Matt Johnson.

Actually, there were 1,107 customers, most of whom were from out of town and/or out of state, including people from Texas, Hawaii and California. Some even came from Canada. The 324 event pieces the store had were sold, and $347 and about 15 pounds of food were raised for the Issaquah Food Bank.

Feeleece got up at 5 a.m. for the big day; people were lining up at the store well before its 7 a.m. opening. The artists started signing at 10 a.m.

By 10:30, people were everywhere — in the parking lot with boxes of boxes of ornaments, either trying to get them organized for signing or repacking them after signing; posing for photos, with the artists and with

other people, some with years worth of ornaments in the pictures; people getting in line over and over again, to get more than one set of ornaments Kathleen signed; and Merrill people clutch- Press managing editor ing packages with glee after obtaining the sought-after autographs.

Elizabeth Eck, of Seabeck outside Silverdale, came with her daughter-in-law Therese Eck to meet Palmiter and Johnson, and get multiple ornaments signed.

Elizabeth went to a similar event in California a few years ago.

“It’s a very big deal,” she said of getting ornaments signed, “because it makes them more valuable.”

However, when asked if she would ever sell them, she replied with wide eyes, “Oh no!”

Elizabeth said she has the whole current collection of Hallmark ornaments. When asked how many she had total, Therese chimed in, “She has Hallmark coming out of her ying yang. At least 20 tubs.”

Palmiter and Johnson were besieged like rock stars. And they were kind and friendly to everyone, delighted to sign their names in tiny script over and over again.

One woman summed up the feelings of many people as she dove at Feeleece, hugging her fiercely, crying out, “Thank you a million times over for having this!”

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simple hello. We might even start letting motorists into the flow of traffic sooner, rather than later.

After all, a few minutes is just that — a few minutes.

Downtown Issaquah’s ineviHow is it that Peter Clark, of table growth looms large on the The Issaquah Press, has read my horizon. mind these last several months as A recent trip to visit family in I’ve traveled the roads downtown Honolulu reiterated the fact that getting to and from my home in thousands can live kindly in the the nearby Sycamore neighbornatural confines of an island. hood? His recent article “Traffic Waikiki Beach is home to locals plan can’t come soon enough” and tourists alike. Chinatown nailed it. houses all manner of businesses I understand that the City and nationalities. Suburbs near Council’s master plan is intent and far bear the brunt of the upon growing residential and traffic flowing in and out of the business opportunities while less- city, bringing workers to their ening our dependence on cars. jobs. Even rural outposts suffer As in the Issaquah Highlands, the daily noise of cars traverstownsfolk will be able to walk, ing the scenic roads around rather than drive, to most places. Oahu.

However, as Clark indicates, Let’s make the Aloha way Isthat idyllic scenario won’t hapsaquah’s way. pen anytime soon. Meanwhile, Millie Vierra those of us living in the midst of Issaquah construction that is sure to tie up traffic for years to come will have Development to grin and bear it.

Perhaps this is as good a time as any for us to begin acclimating ourselves to living cheek-by-jowl alongside one another. Rather than coveting our privacy and Issaquah’s first effort at use of personal space, we might begin our new Central Issaquah Plan opening up to one another with was the redevelopment of the our body language and even our Antique Mall property that will conversation. It could progress continue to allow the new happy from a nod of recognition to a home-renters to be flooded in/out

of their homes.

Now, we have Costco’s new proposal that is creating a secure office campus that interprets the highly vibrant and active community areas like this. “As a clarification to both the definitions of Public Realm and Community Spaces in the CIDDS, Community Spaces on Costco’s property are privately owned and use of Costco’s property is intended for employees, vendors, invited guests and visitors.”

We, the citizens of Issaquah, get the privilege of being able to help pay for Costco’s roads and the maintenance of those roads for the immense public benefit of being able to walk down their hallowed streets … as long as we don’t stray from the public sidewalk! Awesome! Thanks, Costco, so much! Your sense of community sends money to the city of Issaquah coffers (because why else would the city say that this is in compliance with the CIP) but pushes the community to the curb.

Costco’s presentations have been filled with how important they are and threats to leave.

This sounds like a really bad marriage to me, no matter how deep the pockets … if you lose your soul, you have lost everything.

H ome C ountry

We are all at some kind of pinnacle in autumn. We have worked through the heat and now we can plan to ratchet it back a bit. We can take our skills to the mountains for hunting and fishing, or just discover a new hobby there at the house that will keep hands and mind busy during the cold to come.

The children are off to school, preparing themselves so someday their autumns will be like this, sweet with fulfillment, honed to a point, seeping with satisfaction the way ours are.

Autumn … come and whisper to us in the morning. I’m almost here. Almost here. Almost here.

A little Aloha while sitting in traffic

If you lose your soul, you have lost everything

Autumn is on its beautiful way to us It comes to us slowly and delicately, as all beautiful things should. It’s usually in the early morning. We can smell it. We can feel it. That little nip that teases us … autumn. Almost autumn.

Summer is heat and work and sweat and cold drinks of water and swimming and barbecues.

But autumn is fall … the pinnacle. This is when people have the county and state fairs, because the vegetables and animals are at their peak and ready to show.

The heat drove some of us into the house this stifling summer and led us to make quilts, make

furniture, can fruit. And now, if they’re good enough (and we know, if no one else does), they can go to the fair, too.

Slim In the mounRandles tains, the deer and elk are at their finest, with antlers dark brown with the patina of age and wisdom and those tips white as ivory. Polished. This is the polished time.

S hare Y our V iews Citizens can make a difference by contacting their elected representatives.

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State — Governor 4Gov. Jay Inslee (D), Office of the Governor, P.O. Box 40002, Olympia, WA 98504-0002; 360902-4111; www.governor.wa.gov

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Auction of Washington Wines Weekend

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Aug. 14–16, 2014

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Washington winemakers give back The Auction of Washington Wines celebrated the world-class wine of our region Aug. 14–16, raising $1.8 million for the Seattle Children’s Hospital’s uncompensated care fund.

The viticulture and enology program at Washington State University also benefited.

The grand total is expected to increase to $2 million with a continuing online auction.

The Auction of Washington Wines is a nonprofit organization created and supported by the Washington wine industry. Since 1988, the wine industry has raised $31.8 million for Seattle

(L to R) Marty and Megan Clubb of L’Ecole No. 41, Lindsey Hauschka, Seattle Seahawks Kicker Steven Hauschka, and winning bidders Tom and Teddi Pettigrew pose with the Lombardi trophy.

Children’s Hospital’s uncompensated care fund, which bridges the gap for families who cannot afford the full cost of care.

More than 60,000 children

received financial assistance or uncompensated care from Seattle Children’s Hospital in 2013.

Known as the region’s premier charity wine event,

the Auction of Washington Wines featured its annual Picnic & Barrel Auction, 10 intimate winemaker dinners and culminated in a Wine Gala on Aug. 16 at Chateau Ste. Michelle in Woodinville.

More than 600 people attended the Wine Gala for an exciting live auction and five-course dinner by local celebrity chefs, paired with premium Washington wines.

One of the top auction items was a Seahawks package donated by Marty and Megan Clubb of L’Ecole No. 41 Winery, Frank and Charlene Blethen of The Seattle Times and Rick

and Ann Yoder of Wild Ginger. The package sold for $18,000 and included a photo opportunity with the Lombardi Trophy (displayed live onstage by Seattle Seahawks Kicker Steven Hauschka), club seats to a Seahawks vs. 49ers game, post-game passes, dinner at Wild Ginger and an etched 3-liter bottle of 2011 L’Ecole Ferguson, recently named the Best Bordeaux Blend in the World.

Co-chairs for this year’s events were Marty and Megan Clubb of L’Ecole No. 41 and Frank and Charlene Blethen of The Seattle Times.

(L to R) Hedges Family Estate’s winemaker Sarah Goedhart, Maggie and Christophe Hedges, Anne-Marie and Tom Hedges, Jane and Pete Hedges. Tom and Anne-Marie Hedges were selected by their peers as honorary vintners at this year’s Gala.

Kevin Correll, owner and winemaker of Barrage Cellars, and Rebecca Ruchty. Barrage Cellars was the 16th winery to open in Woodinville.

Chris Figgins of Figgins Family Wine Estates (Leonetti Cellar, Figgins and Toil Oregon) and Deborah Nash. Figgins has attended the Gala for 12 years. He likes the opportunity to help kids in need, and to catch up with industry peers right before harvest.

The inimitable Rob Newsom, owner of Boudreaux Cellars, at the live auction. Newsom donated a fly fishing trip to Mexico and a signed 12-liter Balthazar of his 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon.

Jennifer Hopkins and Randall Hopkins of Corvus Cellars, who says, “We are inundated with requests for donations all year. This is the one event we proactively seek out,” because of the cause. “It’s also fun to see my winemaker friends wearing a tie.”

Linda Kruse and Stein Kruse, CEO of Holland America. Each ship has a grill that serves primarily Washington and Oregon wines to support Holland America’s home in the Pacific Northwest.

Gala attendees Teddi and Tom Pettigrew cheer in excitement after winning the World Champion Seahawks package at the live auction. More than $1.2 million was raised at the Wine Gala alone.

Kyle Johnson holds his fiveyear-old son, Noah, onstage.

Noah is one of more than 60,000 children to benefit from Seattle Children’s Hospital’s uncompensated care program.

picnic & barrel auction

Duane Wollmuth, Executive Director of the Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance, pours 2012 Amavi Syrah by winemaker Jean-Francois Pellet at the Picnic & Barrel Auction. Wollmuth applauds the generosity of the local wine industry, and notes that a recent survey estimated that Walla Walla Valley wineries donate over $2 million annually to charitable causes.

More than 1,000 people attended Auction of Washington Wines’ Picnic & Barrel Auction on the grounds of Chateau Ste. Michelle on Aug. 14.

Attendees, including AnneMarie Hedges, toast at the Picnic & Barrel Auction. The event functions as a wine industry family reunion.

The Picnic & Barrel Auction raised $166,000 this year — $32,000 more than in 2013.

Picnic guests enjoyed gourmet fare from Tulalip Resort Casino, a Barrel Auction of pre-release wines, and old-fashioned picnic games like ring toss — except that in this case, getting the ring around the bottle meant you got to take it home.

Michelle Marsh of Fidelitas Wines at the Picnic & Barrel Auction on the grounds of Chateau Ste. Michelle. Fidelitas is based on the slopes of the Red Mountain AVA and operates a tasting room in Woodinville.

More than 100 winemakers participated in the event.

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Community 7 • Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Autumn Downtown History Walk is Sept. 6 Join Issaquah History Museums Director Erica Maniez Sept. 6 on a walk through the history of Issaquah, from the American Indians to the present day. Maniez will lead an exploration through Issaquah’s downtown, the location for many of its oldest buildings and early stories. Check in at the Train Depot, 78 First Ave. N.E., five minutes prior to the 11 a.m. guided tour. The walk will cover roughly two miles of level sidewalk and will last about two hours, rain or shine. Bring water and snacks, and leave animal companions at home. Register in advance at www.issaquahhistory.org/autumn-downtown-history-walk. Tickets are $5 for general admission and $3 for members (does not include fees). Call 392-3500 or email info@issaquahhistory.org.

ONE MOMENT IN TIME The Issaquah Press announces the winners of the 2014 Issaquah/Sammamish Amateur Photo Contest. More than 59 photos were submitted.

Entries were judged first on the strength of their Issaquah or Sammamish identity. Also considered was the original-

ity and composition of the photo.

Press Photographer Greg Farrar narrowed entries to the top 10 in each category; the staff then selected their favorites.

The first-place winners in the People, Animals/Nature and Scenic

categories each win $100 from The Issaquah Press/Sammamish Review.

Yes, there will be a 2015 Amateur Photo Contest! The categories will be Life in Issaquah/Sammamish; Issaquah/Sammamish Scenics; and Animals/Nature.

SLIDESHOW

Find more photos from the photo contest at www.issaquahpress.com.

Second Place: People — ‘Proposal,’ by Luke Fu

In November 2013, Luke Fu ‘met this couple at the end of a trail in Lake Sammamish State Park during his marriage proposal to her. She was so touched and was surprised with joy. He was very shy and blushed.’

First place: Animals — ‘Salmon’ by Nick Magill Second place: Animals — ‘Eagle Caught Blue Heron,’ by Luke Fu Luke Fu visited heron nests by Lake Sammamish almost daily in April and May. ‘One day in May, I heard loud screaming from all of the herons, and I saw this strong bald eagle fly away with a juvenile Great Blue Heron in his claws.’

Third Place: People — ‘Dancers,’ by Glenni Lew

‘Festive dancers performed during the Issaquah ArtWalk on flower-festooned Front Street.’

Third Place: Animals — ‘Nesting Ospreys,’

by Terry Walker

‘I got this shot of one of a nesting pair of Seahawks [Ospreys] at Tibbetts Valley Park by the park and ride.’

Third Place: Scenics — ‘Night in the Highlands,’ by Chris Ulrich

‘I was out taking pictures on the 25th of January. At the time, I was trying out long exposures, so I found a high point where I could take a long exposure of the highlands at night. This picture turned out a lot better than what I had expected. The picture shows the beauty of the Issaquah Highlands at night and the breathtaking scenery surrounding us.’

Second Place: Scenics — ‘Highlands Sunrise,’ by Alton Loe

First Place: Scenics — ‘Forest Trail,’ by Nick Magill

Savor the summer in your garden

By Jane Garrison In going through my Issaquah Press files, I found an article from August 2009 that expressed my

Master gardener’s corner With Jane Garrison

exact, same feelings this year. This summer must be a repeat of the one in 2009.

Spring in Issaquah is always cool and wet, right? In summer, we have high temperatures in the 70s, right? And we see cloud cover day after day after day, right? Not this year. This year, the sun, the temperatures and the days without rain have just blown us all away.

Most of the people I talk to are complaining about the heat. One exception,

Alton Loe took this photo in February of a sunrise seen from his Issaquah Highlands home. though, is our gardeners.

In 2009, I wrote some of them in the Issaquah Master Gardeners clinic to get their take on the impact of this dramatic weather pattern on our gardens.

Surprisingly, there were few complaints.

Some plants did get scorched, even ones that were well-watered. The plants that suffered most were next to hot retaining

walls, rockeries or reflective surfaces in direct sun.

We chatted back and forth and decided a “wait and see” approach would be a good idea for many of those damaged plants.

Wait until fall to prune out dead branches, but leave them now to protect those underneath until the hot weather is over for sure.

I noticed that some of the groundcover appears

to be dead, at least topdead. It may come back from the roots next spring, so wait and see. It’s OK to remove the dead leaves for the sake of appearance.

In 2009, some of the native plants looked wilted, including Swordfern and Salal. This year, they appear to be unfazed. I beSee GARDEN, Page 11

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Let’s Go!

8•Wednesday, September 3, 2014 UPCOMING EVENTS ‘Walking and Sketching the Camino de Santiago,’ local artist and author Marcia Shaver shares her experiences, signed copies of her book ‘The Artist’s Journey’ will be available for purchase, 6-8:30 p.m. Sept. 18, 195 Front St. N. Coho Mojo Salmon Days Festival, live music, golf classic and fishy fun, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 4-5, 155 N.W. Gilman Blvd., www.salmondays.org Registration now open for swim lessons at Julius Boehm Pool, 50 S.E. Clark St., classes start Nov. 3, times vary, register at http://bit.ly/ VLwyPZ or call 837-3350

SEPT. 4 Issaquah Women’s Club, 9:30 a.m., Tibbetts Creek Manor, 750 17th Ave. N.W., www. issaquahwomensclub.org School Book Swap, through Sept. 5, drop off gently used books in exchange for tickets, claim a new book for each ticket from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sept. 6, Recology CleanScapes Store, 317 N.W. Gilman Blvd., No. 22, 392-0285 ‘Avoid Power Struggles,’ Encompass Parenting Workshop, for parents of children to age 5, 5:30-7 p.m., Virginia Mason Clinic, 100 N.E. Gilman Blvd., free, register at 888-2777 Steak night at the Elks, 6

p.m., $13, live music by Jim McKay and Ken Kelly, public welcome, 765 Rainier Blvd.

N., 392-1400 for reservations Friends of Sammamish Library monthly meeting, 6 p.m., Sammamish Library, 825 228th Ave. S.E., 392-3130

SEPT. 5 ArtWalk, 6-9 p.m. downtown Issaquah, www.downtownissaquah.com Art Quilt Exhibit, 6-9 p.m., artEAST Art Center, 95 Front St. N., arteast.org Vibe Central, 7:30 p.m., Vino Bella, 99 Front St. N., 3911424 Geoffrey Castle, 8 p.m., Amante, 131 Front St. N., 313-9600 Troy Kline and the Medicated Trio with Lena Bundy, 8 p.m., Pogacha, 120 N.W. Gilman Blvd., 392-5550, $5 cover Live music, 9 p.m. Fridays, drink specials, no cover, Rolling Log Tavern, 50 E. Sunset Way, 392-2964

SEPT. 6 EFR CPR and First Aid classes, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., $60/First Aid, $30/ CPR, Sammamish Station 83, 3425 Issaquah-Pine Lake

Community News Montana State University Honor Roll Issaquah: Dustin Fry and Kesleigh Walin (3.5 gpa or higer); and Laura Tochko (4.0) Sammamish: Keegan McBride and James Nielsen (3.5 gpa or higher); and Kathryn Barnett (4.0) Washington State University Spring 2014 graduates Issaquah: Derek Blohowiak, Bachelor of Arts, computer science; Shawna Brennan, Bachelor of Science, environmental science; Robert Chavez, Bachelor of Arts, communication; Kathryn Cunningham, Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science, psychology; Morgan Danner, Cum Laude, Bachelor of Arts, education; Ryan Dickinson, Summa Cum Laude, Bachelor of Arts, political science; John Duffy, Bachelor of Science, construction management; Sean Elliott, Bachelor of Science, mechanical engineering; Christina Enyeart, Bachelor of Science, kine-

siology; Jacob Farris, Cum Laude, Bachelor of Arts, business administration; Lindsay Fracas, Bachelor of Science, civil engineering; Christopher Galbraith, Bachelor of Arts, sport management; Nicholas Galbraith, Cum Laude, Bachelor of Arts, business administration; Kayla Giles, Bachelor of Fine Arts; Kenneth Hitchings, Bachelor of Arts, communication; Christopher Hogan, Cum Laude, Bachelor of Arts, business administration; Kristina Hornland, Bachelor of Arts, business administration; Kalia Jandoc, Bachelor of Arts, philosophy; Eunice Kwon, Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science, psychology; Kelsey Larson, Bachelor of Arts, business administration; Elana Levy, Cum Laude, Bachelor of Arts, apparel, merchandising and textiles; Mony Loeum, Bachelor of Science, psychology; Thomas Mathai, Bachelor of Arts, humanities; Ryan McDonald, Bachelor of Arts, business administration;

Don’t Miss

Eighth annual Charity Golf Classic, raise funds for East King County youth programs, includes lunch, gift bag, hole in one prizes range balls and cart, 7:45 a.m. shotgun start, scramble format, Eagle’s Talon Course at Willow’s Run, 10402 Willows Road N.E., Redmond, register at http://bbrc.net/53234-2, $180 Road S.E., register at www. eastsidefire-rescue.org

Vino Bella, 99 Front St. N., 391-1424

Island Lakes Hike, strenuous, 11 miles, 2,000-foot elevation gain, 8:30 a.m., meet at 175 Rainier Blvd.

S., issaquahalps.org

Naomi Hooley and Rob Stroup, 21 and older, 8 p.m., Pogacha, 120 N.W. Gilman Blvd., 392-5550

Farmers market, music

by Quarter Past 8 and The Fabulous Po’ Boys, honey making presentation by Misty Mountain Honey, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. N.W.

Moonlight Hike, moderate, up to 8 miles, 1,500-foot elevation gain, call George Potter for time and meeting place 516-5200, issaquahalps.org

Karaoke, 9 p.m., Rolling Log Tavern, 50 E. Sunset Way, 3922964

‘Can You Help Me Find My Cousins? Understanding Autosomal DNA,’ sponsored by the Jewish Genealogical Society of Washington, 7 p.m., LDS Factoria Building, 4200 124th Ave. S.E., Bellevue, www.jgsws.org

SEPT. 7

SEPT. 9

No Rules, 8 p.m., Amante, 131 Front St. N., 313-9600

SEPT. 10 Issaquah Garden Club, 10 a.m., Tibbetts Creek Manor, 750 17th Ave. N.W., www. issaquahgardenclub.org Sammamish Farmers Market, 4-8 p.m., Sammamish Commons, 801 228th Ave. S.E. www.sammamishfarmersmarket.org Energize Eastside Open House, 6-8 p.m., Renton Pavilion Event Center, 233 Burnett Ave. S., Renton

Newcastle Days and Car Show, 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Lake Boren Park, 13058 S.E. 84th Way, Newcastle

Ninth annual All Ford Show, 8 a.m., weather permitting, Triple XXX Rootbeer Drive-in, 98 N.E. Gilman Blvd., 392-1266

‘I Shall Not Die, But Live…,’ live online Q & A, 11 a.m., Christian Science Reading Room, 415 Rainier Blvd. N., 392-8140

‘Healing and Renewal After Divorce,’ live online Q & A, 11 a.m., Christian Science Reading Room, 415 Rainier Blvd. N., 392-8140

Cougar Mountain Trails Hike, easy, 4-5 miles, 300-foot elevation gain, 10 a.m., meet at 175 Rainier Blvd. S., issaquahalps.org

‘Mindful Meditations to Empower Yourself,’ 7 p.m., Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way, 392-5430

‘Fit by Nature: Get Outside, Get Active, Get Healthy!’ 7 p.m., Sammamish Library, 825 228th Ave. S.E., 392-3130

‘Hot Topics in Washington Conservation: 50 Years of Wilderness,’ ages 12 and older, 1-2 p.m., Lewis Creek Visitor Center, 5808 Lakemont Blvd. S.E., 452-4195, free

Eastside Fiction Writers Group Meeting, 1-5 p.m., Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way, 392-5430

Sammamish Youth Writing Club, ages 9-18, 7-8 p.m., Sammamish Library, 825 228th Ave. S.E., www.sywc.org

Friends of the Issaquah Library monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way, 392-5430

The Rovin’ Fiddlers, 7-9 p.m., Highlands Fire Station, 1280 N.E. Park Drive, www.rovinfiddlers.com

Karaoke, 7 p.m., Rolling Log Tavern, 50 E. Sunset Way, 392-2964

‘Fit by Nature: Get Outside, Get Active, Get Healthy!’ noon to 1:30 p.m., Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way, 392-5430 ‘Transition to Abstract and Back,’ artist reception and talk with Carol Ross, 6:30-8 p.m., Blakely Hall, 2550 N.E. Park Drive, 507-1107 Shaggy Sweet, 7:30 p.m., Theodore Moore, Bachelor of Science, construction management; Ryan ErickNelson, Bachelor of Arts, criminal justice, and Bachelor of Science, psychology; Christian Osgood, Bachelor of Arts, business administration; Abigail Reinertsen, Bachelor of Arts, business administration; Carly Ross, Bachelor of Science, psychology; Michael Sanders, Bachelor of Arts, business administration; Justin Scherting, Bachelor of Arts, business administration; Jason Scholl, Bachelor of Arts, business administration; Kyle Skavaril, Bachelor of Arts, sociology; Marc Smith, Bachelor of Science, construction management; Alex Stevens, Bachelor of Arts, criminal justice; Nicholas Tochko, Bachelor of Science, natural resource sciences; Katherine Vlahovich, Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science, psychology; Michelle Voetberg, Bachelor of Science, psychology; Alexandra Wilson, Bachelor of Arts, communication; and Will Zajac, Bachelor of Arts, business administration Newcastle: Adam Dootson, Bachelor of Arts, business administration; Reuben Factor

‘Hindustand-up,’ with local director and producer Erez Benari, 8 p.m., Parlor Live, 700 Bellevue Way, Bellevue, www. hindustandup.com, $15 to $30

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Costume donation, drop off a costume through Sept. 26, receive an invitation to the swap Sept. 28, Blakely Hall, 2550 N.E. Park Drive, 507-1107

Just One Look, Linda Ronstadt tribute band, 7:30 p.m., Amante, 131 Front St. N., 313-9600

III, Bachelor of Arts, business administration; Kelsey Fletcher, Bachelor of Arts, apparel, merchandising and textiles; Henry Kohm, Cum Laude, Bachelor of Arts, business administration; Ryan Pendleton, Bachelor of Arts, business administration, and Bachelor of Science, economic sciences Samammish: Alex Boyce, Bachelor of Arts, history; Thomas Aarts, Bachelor of Science, biology; Kelsea Asher, Bachelor of Arts, communication; Dean Benveniste, Bachelor of Arts, business administration; Kyle Bernard, Bachelor of Arts, business administration; Mary Bosseler, Magna Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science, nursing; Kenzie Carlson, Bachelor of Arts, communication; Taylor Corrin, Bachelor of Arts, history; Kevin Coslett, Bachelor of Science, economic sciences; Travis Cox, Cum Laude, Bachelor of Arts, communication; Jane Dwyer, Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science, nursing; Heidi Fielden, Cum Laude, Bachelor of Arts, English; Julia Figone, Bachelor of Arts, business administration; Samantha Gottschalk, Cum Laude, Bachelor of Arts, apparel, merchandising and

textiles; Riley Hill, Bachelor of Arts, business administration; Chelsea Horton, Cum Laude, Bachelor of Arts, education; Hayley Johnson, Bachelor of Arts, business administration; Kaitlin Kaiser, Bachelor of Arts, communication; Steven King, Bachelor of Arts, history; Turner Lee, Bachelor of Arts, business administration; Madeline March, Magna Cum Laude, Bachelor of Arts, business administration; Brianna Martensen, Bachelor of Arts, interior design; Craig Moscaret, Bachelor of Arts, communication; Tara Northey, Cum Laude, Bachelor of Arts, history; Dillon Pericin, Bachelor of Arts, communication; Kacie Peterson, Bachelor of Arts, apparel, merchandising and textiles; Benjamin Ressler, Bachelor of Science, civil engineering; Daniel Seil, Bachelor of Arts, criminal justice; Kelsey Smith, Cum Laude, Bachelor of Arts, business administration; Michael Smith, Bachelor of Arts, business administration; Lowell Troyer, Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science, mechanical engineering; Jessica Walsh, Bachelor of Arts, digital technology and culture; Casey Whitcomb, Bachelor of Arts,

Heart Saver CPR and EAD, 6-9 p.m., Swedish/Issaquah, 751 N.E. Blakely Drive, register at http://bit.ly/1u0toDO, $40

Trivia Night, 7:30 p.m., Zeeks Pizza, 2525 N.E. Park Drive, 893-8646 Public meeting about proposed closure of Tiger Mountain Community High School, 5:30 p.m., Issaquah School District board room, 565 N.W. Holly St., email input to tigercomments@ issaquah.wednet.edu business administration; Tyler Wilbert, Bachelor of Arts, criminal justice, and Bachelor of Science, psychology; and Dana Wilson, Bachelor of Arts, business administration College graduates 4Clare Pfeifer, of Issaquah, Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude, psychology and anthropology, Lawrence University, in Appleton, Wis. 4Thomas Rheaume, of Issaquah, Bachelor of Science, Emory College of Arts and Sciences, Emory University in Atlanta 4Austen Case, of Issaquah, Cum Laude, Bachelor of Arts, theater, Whitworth University, in Spokane 4Kallee Hart, of Issaquah, Cum Laude, Bachelor of Arts, elementary education, Whitworth University, in Spokane 4Kiesha Moya, of Renton, Bachelor of Science, health science, Whitworth University, in Spokane 4Malorie Kerouac, of Issaquah, Magna Cum Laude, Bachelor of Arts degrees in accounting and finance Western Washington University, in Bellingham

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Marilynne H. Clark, of Issaquah, passed away peacefully at her home on Aug. 22, Marilynne Clark 2014. She was 74 years old.

Marilynne was born Jan. 24, 1940, in Stamford, Texas, the daughter of Samuel and Marthlyn Spears. She was raised in Villa Park, Illinois, and Livonia, Michigan. She graduated from Bentley High School in Livonia. In 1957, she married Richard Clark. They had two children, Sherilyn and Steven.

Marilynne had a keen eye for design and was always up-to-date on the latest trends and fashion. She enjoyed arts and crafts, reading and gardening.

She also knitted blankets for Seattle Children’s Hospital and volunteered at Overlake Hospital.

She grew up singing in the church choir and

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eventually sang for the championship-winning River Blenders Chorus of Chesterfield, Missouri. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her two grandkids.

Most of her career was as a homemaker, but as her children grew she began working outside the home. She enjoyed staying busy and worked for several small businesses throughout her time in Missouri. She also worked for a large real estate company for seven years, where she was a top agent.

Marilynne is survived by her husband of 56 years, Richard Clark, also of Issaquah; two children, Sherilyn Clark Grote, of Issaquah, and Steven Clark of Issaquah; two grandchildren, Zachary Grote, of Phoenix, Arizona, and Kellyn Grote, of Seattle; and her three siblings Michael (Yolanda) Spears, of Phoenix, Arizona, Susan Rose, of Billings, Montana, and Robert “Scott�

Spears (Linda), of Phoenix, Arizona; and her much loved extended family and friends.

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Funeral Home at Issaquah Hillside Cemetery.

A special thank you to Evergreen Hospice for their guidance. We are especially grateful to our hospice nurse, Susan Gardner, for her amazing dedication and care.

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Darrel Schuerman Darrel Schuerman passed away peacefully at Aegis of Issaquah on Aug. 14 at age 93. Darrel Schuerman He was predeceased by his beloved wife Anna June after nearly 70 years of marriage.

He is survived by his five children, 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, and was love by all who knew him.

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CITY OF ISSAQUAH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COSTCO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND MAJOR AMENDMENT TO PICKERING PLACE MASTER SITE PLAN Notice is hereby given that the Issaquah City Council will hold a pub‑ lic hearing at its regular meeting on Monday, September 15, 2014 regard‑ ing AB 6780 ‑ Costco Corporate Headquarters Development Agree‑ ment and Sunset of a Portion of the Pickering Place Master Site Plan.

The Council Meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. and will be held in the Council Chambers located at 135 East Sunset Way. The purpose of the public hearing is to take public testimony on the pro‑ posed Costco Development Agree‑ ment and Major Amendment to Pick‑ ering Place Master Site Plan ensur‑ ing Costco would have the ability to grow its corporate office in the City of Issaquah over the next 30 years by approximately 1.5 million square feet, which could include 250,000 square feet of non‑office employment use.

The applicant would partner with the City to construct a number of street improvements. A Major Amendment to the Pickering Place Master Site Plan is also required for this proposal.

RCW 36.70B.170 authorizes a city to enter into a development agreement to establish the development stan‑ dards and other provisions that will apply to, govern and vest the use, development and related mitigation of the property for the duration specified in the agreement. State law also re‑ quires that the development agree‑ ment be consistent with the jurisdic‑ tion’s applicable development regulations.

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PUBLIC NOTICE 14‑1262 Notice of Public Hearings ‑ Proposed Closure of Tiger Mountain Community High School In accordance with Issaquah School District Policy 6883 – School Clo‑ sures, two hearings have been sched‑ uled for public input on the proposed closure of Tiger Mountain Community High School. Both meetings will be held in the ISD Board Room located at 565 NW Holly Street. The first is Wednesday, September 10 at 5:30 p.‑ m., prior to the regular school board meeting. The second is Wednesday, September 17 at 7:00 p.m. Commu‑ nity members may also provide com‑ ments via e‑mail at tigercom‑ ments@issaquah.wednet.edu. More information on the proposed closure is available on the ISD website at http:‑ //www.issaquah.wednet.edu/school‑ s/TMCHSProposedClosure.aspx Published in The Issaquah Press on 8/27/14, 9/3/14, 9/10/14 and 9/17/14.

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A married couple had an argument on the way home from a restaurant at about 7 p.m. Aug. 5. They pulled over in the parking lot of Sunny Hills Elementary School during the fight. The woman got out of the vehicle. She said the man had threatened her with a gun. The man acknowledged he had threatened her, and that he owns guns, but he said no gun was involved. Police later searched the car and found no gun. The man was arrested on felony harassment charges.

The old broken trash can switch-a-roo A woman in the 900 block of Lancaster Way Southeast called police to report someone had taken her trashcan and replaced it with a different one with a broken lid between 4:45 and 6:50 p.m. Aug. 3.

Car break-ins The following reports all concern car breakins: 4In the 24300 block of Southeast Second

Court overnight between Aug. 3 and 4. Vehicle was unlocked. Nothing taken.

4In the 400 block of Windsor Drive Southeast overnight between Aug. 3 and 4. Vehicle was unlocked. Nothing was taken.

4In the 3000 block of 231st Lane Southeast between 8 a.m. and 1:20 p.m. Aug. 5. Vehicle was unlocked. Reported missing were clothes cash and gift cards worth a combined $230.

Minor in possession At about 8:27 p.m.

Aug. 6, a police officer was checking an area in the 2000 block of 210th Place Southeast where he knows it’s common for there to be underage drinking and drug use. He found a 19-year-old coming out of the woods. The man said he’d been searching for a memory card for his camera that he’d lost earlier.

The officer asked if he found it, and the man said yes, but he was unable to produce the card. The man started getting nervous, which made the officer a little nervous. The officer

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patted him down and found a folding knife (the man had denied having weapons on him) and a glass pipe with marijuana in it.

The officer is recommending the man be charged with possession of marijuana by someone under age 21.

Stolen car A 2011 Ford Flex, worth an estimated $16,000, was reported stolen in the 18300 block of Southeast Newport Way on Aug. 9.

Giant crime A woman called police to report her cellphone was missing after visiting the U.S. Post Office in Issaquah in the 500 block of Newport Way Northwest on Aug. 9. She suspected, with no proof or witness, that an elderly white man who stood 7 feet, 2 inches tall took her phone because she also believed he was attempting to steal mail.

Vehicle moved and ransacked Police responded to the 3000 block of 231st Lane Southeast when a Sammamish woman reported her husband’s work van

had been moved and rifled through overnight between Aug. 20 and 21. Her husband had gone to take the van to work that morning and found it missing; he then walked around and found it in front of his apartment complex. He found that the ignition had been punched and reported that several tools were missing. He left for work in another vehicle, and his wife did not know what tools were missing.

EASTSIDE FIRE & RESCUE REPORTS FOR AUG. 9-21 4Three engine crews extinguished a fire at 9:44 a.m. Aug. 9 in the 500 block of East Sunset Way. 4A motor vehicle accident with injuries at 5:47 p.m. Aug. 9 required the aid of two engine crews in the 100 block of East North Bend Way. 4An engine crew was dispatched at 9:25 p.m. Aug. 9 to investigate unauthorized burning in the 3000 block of 288th Avenue Southeast.

4Four engine crews extinguished a grass fire at 12:48 p.m.

Aug. 10 in the 3400 block of East Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast.

4At 11:39 a.m. Aug. 11, an engine crew was dispatched to the scene of a motor vehicle accident with injuries in the 1300 block of Northwest Gilman Boulevard.

4An engine crew assisted with a power line down at 1:46 p.m.

Aug. 11 in the 17600 block of Southeast 110th Street.

4Two engine crews investigated unauthorized burning at 2:58 p.m. Aug. 12 in the 16700 block of Cedar Falls Road Southeast.

4Two engine crews investigated unauthorized burning at 6:50

Another break-in A Sammamish woman reported that overnight Aug. 18 and 19, someone broke into her car in the 24100 block of Southeast 16th Place.

Reported missing were a backpack, wallet and Ereader pen worth a total of $320. The car was unlocked, and a door was ajar for about two and a half hours during the night. The car’s owner said she did not want it fingerprinted, since people were in and out of the car all day, and for fear of the fingerprint dust.

The Press publishes names of those charged with felony crimes. Information comes directly from local police reports.

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St. Michael’s is growing, adding services St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church is adding new services beginning Sept. 7.

Worship times are 8, 9:15 and 11:15 a.m. for worship; education for all ages is at 10:30 a.m.

At the 9:15 and 11:15 services, enjoy a family atmosphere enriched by inspiring music led by pipe organ, piano and choir.

The 8 a.m. service is a quieter spoken service, with words borrowed from the religion’s Elizabethan heritage. Nursery care is available from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.; children are always welcome in worship.

“By offering more service times, we get to be part of a smaller, more intimate group while at the same time our church as a whole is growing larger,” Senior Warden and Issaquah resident Melanie Violette said in a news release.

“Newcomers and visitors bring such rich variety and dimension to our midst,” the Rev. Katherine Sedwick, rector, added. “Seeing God’s hand at work in our lives in so many ways here takes my breath away.”

Call 392-3215, email email@stmichaels-issaquah.org or go to www. stmichaels-issaquah.org.

Final ArtWalk of the season is Sept. 5 Don’t miss the final ArtWalk of the season Sept. 5.

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lieve it might be due to that record-setting rain near the end of July. Usually, summer rains don’t help much, because they are light and evaporate quickly. But that rain was really heavy and unusual.

It did some good.

The Downtown Issaquah Association event is from 6-9 p.m. downtown. Meet business owners, enjoy live music, watch artists in action, shop and dine in downtown Issaquah.

Held the first Friday of the month from June to September, the season finale features fine art photographer Dinah Satterwhite presenting a special exhibit at the Christian Science Reading Room, 415 Rainier Blvd. N. The Bainbridge Island artist will showcase her new series of metal prints, “Into the Light.”

These images are more art than photo with many people often mistaking them for actual paintings.

ArtWalk features live music interspersed between the art venues.

Performing Sept. 5 are: 4Dysfunction Junction, library (bluegrass) 4CHS Trio, Train Depot (jazz) 4Greg Glassman, Hailstone Feed Store (jazz guitarist) 4Issaquah Dance Theatre, Issaquah Bicycle Center parking lot (contemporary, jazz and musical theater) 4The Bobas, 7:30-9 p.m.

Issaquah Bicycle Center Parking lot (string quartet playing pop/classical) 4Open mic, Music and Arts (call 392-1000) Maps of the participating venues can be picked up the day of the event at Hailstone Feed Store, 232 Front St. N. Learn more at www.downtownissaquah.com/events.

Volunteers needed for fall cyclist, walker count

I was looking on the Internet for some gardening information and found they are complaining on the East Coast again this year about their awful, cool, wet weather. You know what?

They got our weather, and we got theirs. Our daughter has a big garden in Virginia, and she doesn’t even want to talk about it. She isn’t going to have a harvest at all.

We garden every year in cool, wet weather and we

make it work. This year, we are thrilled with the way our basil, tomatoes and herbs jumped out of the ground. I think we could learn to live with this hot stuff and maybe turn out some pretty good gardens. Heck, we can even make it work in the rain.

During a three-day survey last year, volunteers counted nearly 66,000 bicyclists and pedestrians across Washington.

About 400 volunteers are needed again this fall to tally the number of people who bike or walk to their destinations.

For the seventh annual survey, Washington State Department of Transportation and the Cascade Bicycle Club are enlisting volunteers and organizations to help count people they see bicycling and walking along paths, bike lanes, sidewalks and other facilities from Sept. 30 to Oct. 2. Counts will be taken at assigned locations in nearly 40 cities throughout the state.

WSDOT’s count is part of the National Documentation Project, an annual bicycle and pedestrian count and survey effort sponsored by the Institute of Transportation Engineers Pedestrian and Bicycle Council. The count will also help measure WSDOT’s progress toward its goal of increasing bicycling and walking while reducing the number of vehicle miles driven.

WSDOT and the Cascade Bicycle Club are asking volunteers to perform counts in participating cities, including Issaquah and Renton.

Learn more at http://1. usa.gov/1lAfCbQ or call 206-861-9890.

Jane Garrison is a local landscape architect who gardens in glacial till on the plateau.

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New mountain bike trail opens on Tiger Mountain

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A 2.5-mile mountain bike trail opened Aug. 30 in the Tiger Mountain State Forest. It will be part of the 15-mile Off-the-Grid Trail that the state Department of Natural Resources is developing. The new trail connects East Tiger Summit Trail to the top of Fully Rigid Trail. It includes machine-built upper and lower segments that are predominantly fast descents, while a hand-built middle traverse provides riders with more of a cross-country riding experience. Along the way, riders will experience rock gardens, berms, rollers and 120 feet of elevated boardwalk. View and download a map of the Off-the-Grid Trail at http://1.usa.gov/1CaVjq3.

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Buddy Bland returns ‘home’ to coach hard-working Eagles

By David Hayes dhayes@isspress.com After Issaquah High School parted ways last season with head football coach Chris Bennett, the administration turned to a familiar face to fill his shoes — Buddy Bland.

After leading the Eagles for seven seasons before resigning in 2006, Bland chose to focus on teaching his video production class at Issaquah.

However, Bland never completely stepped away from the game — he was Skyline’s offensive lines coach during the Spartans 28-0 run that led to two state titles in 2007 and 2008. He returned to Issaquah to coach the Eagles offensive line in 2011 and 2012. He jumped at the chance to start is 16th year as head coach.

“I always said if I got another shot to be a head coach again, it would be at Issaquah,” Bland said. “I’ve always liked it there.

The kids work as hard in the classroom as on the field.”

Bland holds a mixed bag in returning to helm the Eagles program — while he replaces Bennett, who was named KingCo Crown division coach of the year, the Eagles only managed to produce a 6-4 record.

So, his priority for the Eagles this season is a return to an emphasis on the basics.

“My goal at the start of every

2014 EAGLES SCHEDULE All games start at 7 p.m.

4Sept. 5 vs. Skyline 4Sept. 12 at Bothell 4Sept. 19 vs. Inglemoor 4Sept. 26 at Eastlake 4Oct. 3 vs. Olympia 4Oct. 10 vs. Newport 4Oct. 17 at Mount Si 4Oct. 24 vs. Woodinville 4Oct. 31 at Redmond

season is to play Issaquah football,” he said. “You start with the little things. And when you do the little things well, everything else will take care of itself.”

Just two weeks into practice, Bland has yet to name starters.

But he’s already spotting the team’s strength he hopes to build upon for a successful season.

“They’re hard working. It may be a cliché, but we’re young and talented,” Bland said. “And the older kids are not going to let the young guys set the tone. They’re leading by example, working hard.”

Without any returning All KingCo players — nine Eagle seniors that were first-team selections and five named to the second team graduated — Bland is relying on several of this year’s seniors to step up to fill the gaps.

Several that Bland singled out

By Greg Farrar

The Eagles’ top athletes include (from left) senior offensive/defensive lineman Oliver Lekressner, senior wide receiver/defensive back Luke Watanabe, senior offensive/defensive lineman Parker Simon, junior quarterback Cam Humphrey, senior tight end/linebacker Chason Hawkins, senior offensive/defensive lineman Andrew Dieken and senior running back/linebacker Mikey Giannopulos. to keep an eye on this season include: 4Andrew Dieken — offensive/ defensive line 4Luke Watanabe — wide receiver/defensive back 4Chason Hawkins — tight end/line backer 4Oliver Lekressner — offensive/defensive line 4Mikey Giannopulos — running back/linebacker 4Parker Simon — offensive/ defensive line

He’s also looking for junior Cam Humphrey to step up as the team’s quarterback.

“They’re a great group of guys, known for their leadership and hard work ethic,” Bland said.

The Eagles won’t get much time to hone their game plan under their new head coach — they get thrown directly into the fire of kicking off the season Sept. 5 against defending KingCo champ Skyline High School.

“This is probably one of tough-

est KingCos I’ve ever seen,” Bland said. “And starting off with Skyline is one heck of a ‘welcome back.’”

He also expects a tough game Sept. 12 against Bothell, which he sees as the program other schools aspire to be like.

Regardless where the Eagles finish, Bland, now in his 25th year of coaching, doesn’t see himself leaving again.

“Issaquah has always been home to me,” he said.

Spartans look to avenge disappointing 2013 finish

By Neil Pierson npierson@sammamishreview.com

By Greg Farrar

The Patriots’ top athletes, in their brand new weight room, include, from left, senior lineman Nate Jarvis, senior running back/linebacker Drew Hall, senior running back/linebacker Romney Noel, senior running back/defensive back Russell Boston, senior lineman Alec Waters, senior offensive/defensive lineman Quinn Magendanz and junior quarterback Nate Solly.

Patriots ready to take on 2A

By Christina Corrales-Toy newcastle@isspress.com After 16 years at the helm, Liberty High School football coach Steve Valach has seen his fair share of senior classes.

This year’s, though, the class that will graduate in 2015, is in the running for the best he has ever coached.

“I think we were 3-7 in their sophomore year, so they’ve seen some lean times and still kept competing,” Valach said.

“There’s some talent, and then it’s bigger than ability, it’s who they are as guys.”

A group led by all-league safety and running back Russell Boston will help usher in a new era of Liberty athletics, as the school makes the jump from 3A to 2A. “It doesn’t change the way we prepare at all,” Boston, a senior, said in the spring.

“We’re just going to come out and play football like we know how.”

Liberty’s regular season schedule doesn’t change.

The school is still part of the KingCo 3A/2A Conference, meaning the Patriots will continue to face the likes of Bellevue and Juanita. The nonconference schedule now includes a season-opening game against Lakewood, a 2A team, though.

Liberty will still host their

2014 PATRIOTS SCHEDULE All games start at 7 p.m.

4Sept. 5 at Lakewood 4Sept. 12 vs. Hazen 4Sept. 19 vs. Interlake 4Sept. 26 at Lake Washington 4Oct. 2 vs. Mercer Island 4Oct. 10 at Sammamish 4Oct. 17 vs. Bellevue 4Oct. 24 at Juanita 4Oct. 31 vs. Mount Si

Renton Highlands rivals, Hazen, during the season’s second week. The schedule also includes Mount Si in what will be a nonconference game, as the Wildcats make the jump to 4A. The Patriots made their first appearance in the 2A Associated Press preseason rankings, with voters slotting them at No. 10 in the state.

Seniors Nate Jarvis, Mitch McQuigg and Alec Waters will anchor a line that should be one of the Patriots’ strengths this year. Jarvis was an allleague center and McQuigg an all-league guard last year.

Noah Pritchett, a rare freshman that started on the line in 2013, also returns, but experienced some nagging injuries through the offseason, Valach said.

“We should be better than ever because we all have experience,” Jarvis said.

“We’re all veterans now, and we’ll be smarter and play better.”

Valach said he’s also happy with his skill positions, where senior Drew Hall returns at running back. Hall was also a first-team all-league linebacker last year. Starting quarterback Nate Solly is back for his junior campaign.

The Liberty coach said he also expects good production from linebacker Romney Noel and lineman Quinn Magendanz, two seniors that battled injury bugs through their careers.

The Patriots came up with “Drive” as this year’s word, or motto, at a summer team camp.

“I like it because it encompasses both a physical and mental mindset,” Jarvis said.

“It’s about pushing, driving to the end and finishing.”

The Patriots’ 2014 season begins Sept. 5 at Lakewood.

“Realistically, is it a goal that they play in the Tacoma Dome? I think so. I don’t think that’s an unrealistic goal,” Valach said of his team. “But I think they understand the importance of today, and it’s putting a bunch of todays together to get where you want to be.”

When Skyline High School kicks off the 2014 football season this week against rival Issaquah, it will mark the culmination of a ninemonth process for the Spartans as they try to return to the elite echelon of Class 4A programs.

Skyline’s players indicate they haven’t forgotten their 26-20 loss to Federal Way in the first round of the 2013 state playoffs, and it has served as motivation for this season.

“We took it to heart,” junior Rashaad Boddie, a running back and linebacker, said of last year’s early exit at state. “Everyone was in the weight room with our trainer, coach (Kevin) Chiles, every day of the week, strength training and getting ready for the next season.”

Boddie may be one of the keys for Skyline in its chase for an eighth state title since 2001. The 6-foot, 220-pounder showed flashes of big-play brilliance last year.

He has also grown more comfortable with his teammates and coach Mat Taylor’s system since transferring to Skyline from Clayton, N.C., last offseason.

“It was different, because back at my old school, we ran the wing-T, just like Bellevue,” Boddie said.

“So then we came here, and it’s a spread offense … I had to get used to everyone.”

Taylor, entering his seventh season as the Spartans’ head coach, doesn’t expect Boddie to carry the load — literally or figuratively — in the backfield. The team has a proven senior running back in Chandler Wong, and junior Taven Erpenbach provides a capable third option.

With 6-2 junior Blake Gregory taking over under center, Taylor thinks the team will rely more on the shotgun spread formations that were so prevalent under past stars Max Browne and Jake Heaps.

“I’m not going to compare him to Max or Jake, but he’s that type of a quarterback,” Taylor said. “Blake is your prototypical, three-step

2014 SPARTANS SCHEDULE All games start at 7 p.m.

4Sept. 5 at Issaquah 4Sept. 12 vs. Newport 4Sept. 19 at Mount Si 4Sept. 26 vs. Woodinville 4Oct. 3 at Redmond 4Oct. 10 vs. Graham-Kapowsin 4Oct. 17 vs. Bothell 4Oct. 24 at Inglemoor 4Oct. 31 vs. Eastlake

drop in shotgun kind of kid, shortto-intermediate passing game, and really fits what we do and our comfort level.”

Gregory will have his fair share of weapons to throw to. While senior Derek Loville is the clear standout of the receiving corps, Taylor expects seven others – including speedy Elijah Nichols, and the sticky-handed Joe Bretl and Danny Sinatro — to battle for playing time and provide threats.

Gregory should have enough time to get the ball in their hands.

Left tackle Cameron Saffle, center Cameron Hill and right guard Riley Griffiths are all returning starters.

Senior Nathaniel Kabamba and sophomore Henry Bainivalu will likely fill the other two spots.

Defensively, the Spartans have several starters returning from a unit that surrendered a respectable 17 points per game last season.

Saffle, a highly touted recruit, will shift from linebacker to defensive end in the 3-4 scheme. Wong, Erpenbach, and juniors PJ Cox and Bo Longmore are the project starters at linebacker.

They’ll be pressed into duty in the season opener at Issaquah.

Taylor said he doesn’t recall the teams playing before so early in the season.

“What better opportunity, to have your rival week one, to keep the kids focused in the offseason?” he asked.

By Greg Farrar

The Spartans’ top athletes include (from left) junior running back/linebacker Rashaad Boddie, senior wide receiver/defensive back Derek Loville, senior wide receiver/defensive back Blake Sypher, senior lineman Riley Griffiths, senior running back/linebacker Chandler Wong, junior quarterback Blake Gregory and senior lineman Cameron Saffle.