Water and sewer seeks commissioner applicants
January 19, 2009
The Sammamish Plateau Water and Sewer District is seeking applications to fill Steve Stevlingson’s position as a commissioner.
Off The Press
January 19, 2009
A Rogue Chipotle Ale may be something that sounds a bit odd to request during church, but a deeper well is just what members of the Our Savior Lutheran Church are looking for.
Chantelle Lusebrink Press Reporter
The Rev. Ryan Fletcher and more than 20 of his church’s community meet at the Issaquah Brew House at 8 p.m. the last Tuesday of each month to explore questions of faith and share experiences of life. Read more
To The Editor
January 19, 2009
Issaquah police
Department’s spike in traffic violations feels more like a revenue generator
I believe that our local police department does an overall outstanding job in our community, but I have one beef with what I have been noticing in the past year. Read more
Press Editorial
January 19, 2009
Sherril Huff preferred for elections chief
By now, voters have received the first all-mail ballot used in a King County election, and are wondering who to vote for. The only election on the ballot that applies to Issaquah will decide which of six candidates will become the first-ever elected director of elections for the county. Read more
Public meetings
January 19, 2009
Jan. 22
Civil Service Commission Read more
State legislators talk about the state of education, funding
January 19, 2009
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State Sen. Cheryl Pflug (R-Maple Valley) talks about education funding at the Snoqualmie Valley PTSA Council’s legislative roundtable.By Laura Geggel.
Rep. Glenn Anderson and Sen. Cheryl Pflug, from the 5th District, answered questions about the state of education and its funding at a roundtable organized by the Snoqualmie Valley PTSA Council Jan. 9.
Much of the conversation revolved around ideas presented by the Basic Education Finance Joint Task Force. The bipartisan task force has formulated a new model for financing basic education. The model, which calls for no new taxes, will be presented this legislative session. Read more
On a Cookie Mission
January 19, 2009
Senior Girl Scout Troop 3802 members Allison Adams and Amelia Hoffman, both Liberty High School students, deliver platters of holiday cookies to Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission Women and Children’s Shelter. The troop took orders from friends and family for nearly 20 platters of their home-baked cookies to be donated to the shelter. By Laura Adams
Teacher gets back to health, school ‘family’
January 19, 2009
Mary Rusk reaches out to pet the family horse, Serin, as her son Gavin looks on at their Preston home. By Greg Farrar.
When Mary Rusk set foot in Clark Elementary School for the first time this school year on Jan. 5, she felt like her life had finally become complete again.
“Monday, when I saw my students’ eyes, I felt at home again,” she said. “I love my work and I love teaching. It was a long time not to be here.” Read more
A blast from the past
January 19, 2009
Issaquah trumpeter is oldest living Notre Dame marching band alumni
Jack Steidl, 89, plays some notes on a pocket cornet in the living room of his downtown Issaquah home, near a collection of his trumpets. By Greg Farrar.
Outlined against a blue-gray October sky, Jack Steidl took his position alongside the Notre Dame Marching Band. With trumpet in hand, he stood on the same field he did more than 70 years ago. Now 89, the Issaquah man is the oldest living member of the university’s marching band.
But this was no ordinary performance. The alumni band was back home in Indiana to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the university’s fight song, “Notre Dame Victory March.” Members of the classes of 1941 through 2007 returned to campus to celebrate the milestone. Read more
Community calendar
January 19, 2009
Events
The Issaquah REI has partnered with the city of Issaquah and Mountains to Sound Greenway to host a day of wetland cleanup, invasive plant removal and native plant staking at 9 a.m. Jan. 24 at 735 N.W. Gilman Blvd., directly behind the REI store. Bring rubber boots and dress warmly. Register at www.mtsgreenway.org/volunteer/events. Read more
