Eagles four-year track star Johanna Carr heading to UW
June 30, 2009
Johanna Carr, of Issaquah, bolts from the starting block for the first leg of her 4x200 team's relay race during the girls 4A state championships May 30 in Tacoma. File
Johanna Carr is on the fast track to a successful athletic career at the University of Washington.
She recently graduated from Issaquah High School after four years as one of the school’s top sprinters.
Carr competed in state in the 100-meter dash each year. During her high school career, she primarily ran the 100 and 200 dashes and the 400 and 800 relays. This year, she won Issaquah’s Rotary Athlete of the Year.
“It’s pretty unusual for a high school student to compete all four years, especially in the same event,” said head coach Gwen Robertson. “It speaks to her ability to stay consistent. She is definitely a hard worker.”
There have been hurdles, too. This season’s state competition didn’t turn out exactly how Carr had planned, but she said she still looks forward to continuing her track career with a scholarship at the UW. Read more
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June 30, 2009
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Jevon Green is hired as Patriots’ boys hoops coach
June 30, 2009
Jevon Green enjoys studying history, especially Roman. In fact, it seems his entire family likes history. On a quiet summer morning, you might just catch all of them viewing a program on the History Channel. Read more
Local golfers vie for district, Junior World tournaments
June 30, 2009
Christopher Kobak putts on the 18th hole June 24 at West Seattle Golf Course. Kobak barely missed the cut for the Washington Junior Golf Association District 2 Championship, shooting an 83. By Christopher Huber
Skyline High School golfer Jordan Windsor wasn’t satisfied with the way he drove the ball June 24 at West Seattle Golf Course.
But he executed enough decisive putts throughout the 18-hole Junior Worlds qualifier to help him tie for third in the 16-17 age group with a 75-stroke finish on the par-72 course.
“It’s definitely on the better side of what I’ve played,” he said after the match.
On the par-5 fourth hole, Windsor sunk a 40-foot putt for birdie, he said. He attributed some of his setbacks to numerous 2-putt holes.
“It’s mostly putting that got me,” he said. But “it was just putting that saved the round.”
A handful of Issaquah and Sammamish youth golfers gathered with dozens of Seattle-area youth at West Seattle to vie for the Washington Junior Golf Association District 2 Championship. The one-day tournament served as the qualifier for the final, to be held July 20-21 at Willows Run Golf Course. Read more
City celebrates 4th of July
June 30, 2009
The Fourth of July is right around the corner and so are the festivities.
From the Heritage Day Parade to Providence Point’s annual barbecue, you can stay busy in Issaquah all day long.
But remember, when it comes to private events, you need a city permit to use or possess fireworks, since they are banned within city limits. Issaquah’s fireworks ban includes things like sparklers, cones, fountains and roman candles. Anyone caught in possession of or caught using fireworks will be cited. The city passed the ban in 1993.
Before lighting up, pick up free burn permits
June 29, 2009
NEW — 6 a.m. June 29, 2009
Before building a campfire, remember: A seasonal burn ban lasts through Sept. 30 and burn permits are required for certain activities.
Propane, natural gas and charcoal fires do not require a burn permit. But other fires require a free burn permit from Eastside Fire & Rescue.
Pick up burn permits at EFR headquarters, 175 N.W. Newport Way; Station 78, 16135 S.E. 113th Place, Renton; Station 85, 3600 Tolt Ave., Carnation; and Station 87, 112 W. Second St., North Bend.
Iris Grill restaurant will close Tuesday
June 27, 2009
NEW — 6 p.m. June 27, 2009
After seven years of operation, the Iris Grill in Gilman Village is closing its doors Tuesday.
“Hopefully many people, if they have been here and like it, will come here to experience it one more time and give us the opportunity to say thank you,” owner Bill McIntyre said. “For those that perhaps have heard of us, but haven’t come in, here is the window of opportunity.”
The closure has been a few years coming, he said.
Master Chorus Eastside’s tenth annual All-American Independence Celebration is Sunday
June 27, 2009
NEW — Noon, June 27, 2009
Master Chorus Eastside once again presents its very popular All-American Independence Celebration at 3 p.m. Sunday at Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. N.W.
Full of fun, patriotic music and historical tidbits, this year’s celebration highlights American “firsts,” those extraordinary people and events that have blazed trails for others to follow.
Admission is $9 per person (children 9 and younger are free) or $25 per family.
For more information and tickets, call the Master Chorus Eastside office at 392-8446 or go here.
See JP Patches June 27 at the Issaquah Farmers Market
June 26, 2009
NEW — 5:48 p.m. June 26, 2009
It’s Kids Day tomorrow at the Issaquah Farmers Market from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. N.W.
Legendary clown JP Patches will visit at 11 a.m. He’ll be followed by Matt Wells, a local magician, who is 10.
There will be pony rides on the grass lawn.
The Musik Nest will also hold music classes.
Call 837-3311.
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June 26, 2009
