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Officials could release design money and approve a finance agreement related to the planned Eastside Fire & Rescue Station 72 when the City Council meets July 20. Read more
And the 2009 winners are…
4 Stephen Spielberg Award – Cody Hatfield
4 Best Male Actor – Austin Talbot
4 Best Female Actor – McCall Kistler
4 Best Picture – Radio Flyers
4 Best overall movie – Radio Flyers: Babysitting Predicament
4 Best Plot – Radio Flyers
4 Best use of sound effects – Twinkie Family
4 Best Action scene – Radio Flyers
4 Best montage – Bomb.com
4 Funniest Moment – Twinkie Family
4 Most Successful Group – Radio Flyers
4 Best parent actor – Janet Patto
Seventh-grader Jaden Mongauzy acknowledges the crowd as teammates Michael Butler, left, and Tanner Laine accept the award for best use of sound effects at the BLMS Oscars night. By Christopher Huber
For his age, Beaver Lake Middle School eighth-grader Cody Hatfield is good at making movies. He and his friends often make videos for fun and post them on YouTube.
But Hatfield also has a knack for acting, directing and editing movies in teacher David Clymer’s Advanced Video class.
He won the Steven Spielberg Award June 10 at the second annual BLMS Oscars night.
“I thought it was pretty cool,” Hatfield said. “Everyone told me that they thought I should win it.”
The award went to Hatfield because as a director and editor, he demonstrated skills that went above and beyond what Clymer taught in class. The Steven Spielberg Award was one of 13 categories highlighted at the event in the school library. About 25 students gathered with friends and family members to view the year’s best productions from all four production groups.
“I was pleased with it. It really represented just the overall breadth and creativity they put into all their productions this year,” Clymer said after the event. “It’s really fun to see what comes out of the favorite ones. It’s not always what you think it’s going to be.” Read more
Angela Malmassari
Angela L. Malmassari, of Issaquah, died at home June 18, 2009. She was 78. Read more
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Officials consider false alarm ordinance
Home and business owners who cry wolf could face fines under a false alarm ordinance being considered by city officials. The proposed legislation would require alarm users to pay to register the devices as part of the effort to cut the number of false alarms. Read more
On June 27, the Issaquah Amateur Radio Club operators will work to set up field radio communication stations, get on the air and try to contact other operators in the U.S. and Canada as part of the American Radio Relay League’s annual Field Day. Read more
The Issaquah Women's Club recently held its installation of new officers for 2009-2010 at Lombardi's Restaurant. Seated (from left) are Mariann Crane, president; Sandy Cobel, second vice president; and back row (from left) Jan Gram, first vice president; Dot Nicholson, fundraising coordinator; Stefanie Preston, treasurer. Not pictured is Luanne Caylor, secretary. The club meets at 9:30 a.m. the first Thursday of each month at Tibbetts Creek Manor, from September through June. Learn more at www.issaquahwomensclub.or
This week
“A Deeper Well” Discussion Group: last Tuesday, (September through June), Issaquah Brew House, 35 W. Sunset Way, 392-4169, ext. 105
Issaquah Eagles Aerie and Auxiliary: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, 175 Front St. N., 392-6751
Issaquah Valley Rock Club: Friday, Issaquah Valley Senior Center, 75 N.E. Creek Way, 868-7229
Weekly
ArtEAST: 6:30 p.m. first Monday, Up Front Art Gallery, 48 Front St. N., www.arteast.org or 392-3191
Camp Fire Family Group: 7 p.m. every other Tuesday, Clark Elementary School, 500 Second Ave. S.E., 313-1600
Eastside Camera Club: 7 p.m. first Thursday, St. Madeleine Catholic Church, 4400 130th Place S.E., Bellevue, www.eastsidecameraclub.com Read more
Rescue boat for EFR is an easy choice
When we learned that Eastside Fire & Rescue staff wanted funding for a boat, our first thought was, “They don’t have one already?” The purchase of a rescue boat, so firefighters can help people caught in raging waters, should be a priority, not a matter of debate. EFR’s coverage area is crisscrossed with fast-flowing rivers, streams and deep lakes, all of which are prone to flooding more often than not. Read more
Events
Eastside Movies That Matter will show the film “The Iron Wall” at 7 p.m. June 26 at the King County Library Service Center, 960 Newport Way N.W. Featured speakers include Judith Kolokoff, from Seattle Jewish Voices Against the Occupation of Palestine, and Amin Odeh, from Voices of Palestine. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. There are free refreshments. Go to http://5thdems.org.
Mountains to Sound Greenway hosts a trail maintenance and environmental restoration project from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Issaquah Creek near the animal hospital in Issaquah.Register at www.mtsgreenway.org/volunteer/ events.
An Eastside King County Executive Community Forum, to allow the public to meet candidates for King County executive, hosted by The Snoqualmie Valley Chamber of Commerce and Gary and Jennifer Fancher, is at 7 p.m. June 25 at Twin Falls Middle School, 46910 S.E. Middle Fork Road, North Bend. Submit questions for the forum to eastkcforum@gmail.com. The event is open to all King County residents.
The Issaquah Amateur Radio Club participates in the American Radio Relay League’s annual Field Day June 26-27 at the Sunny Hills Elementary School playground. The club will set up field radio communication stations, get on the air and contact hundreds of other operators in the U.S. and Canada. Set up begins at 9 a.m. June 27 with the goal of getting on the air at 11 a.m. Operations will continue until 11 a.m. Sunday. The public is invited. Call John MacDuff at 392-7623.
Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust and REI have teamed up to do a trail maintenance project at Squak Mountain from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. June 27. The work will primarily involve trail tread improvements and construction of a new turnpike to help elevate the trail through a wet area. Call 206-812-0122 or go to www.mtsgreenway.org/volunteer/events/ vol-trails-form.
The city Parks and Recreation Department’s All-American Independence Celebration, featuring songs, readings, singalongs and stories that commemorate the Fourth of July, is at 3 p.m. June 28 at Pickering Barn. Admission is $9 per person or $25 per family. Call 837-3300.
The Issaquah Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is hosting the 50th anniversary of it’s Fourth of July celebration, starting at 8 a.m. at 1100 6th Ave. S.E. Two quartet numbers will be performed — “You’re A Grand Old Flag” and “The Star Spangled Banner.” State Attorney General Rob McKenna and Issaquah Mayor Ava Frisinger will attend. Also attending will be the two women who began the flag raising 50 years ago. Hot chocolate and cinnamon rolls will be served. Every family that attends is asked to bring one dozen of their favorite cinnamon rolls.
Resident Events is celebrating the Fourth of July, 25th birthday of Providence Point from noon – 5 p.m. in the clubhouse and on the lawn. There will be music by Jim McKay and Friends, games, food and fun. Tickets are $5, or $7 after July 1. Call 392-8596 or 391-7669.
Fundraisers
The Issaquah Valley Trolly project presents a Braggin’ Rights Trolley Poker Tournament fundraiser from 3-7 p.m. inside the historic Train Depot, 50 Rainier Blvd. N. Entry fee is $50. Seats are limited. Call 246-6239.
The 25th Annual Eagles Aerie No. 3054 Golf Classic is Aug. 8 at Lake Wilderness Golf Course, 25400 Witte Road S.E., Maple Valley. Registration deadline for an individual golfer of $79 is July 25. Late registration after July 26 is $90. Twosomes are $158 and $178. Foursomes are $316 and $350. Sign-in starts at 7 a.m. with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. A banquet follows at the Issaquah Eagles, 175 Front St. N. Funds go to support the Issaquah Eagles and its charities. Go to www.golfdigestplanner.com/12015-25thAnnualEagles3054GolfClassic.
Classes
ArtEAST offers the following workshops at its gallery, Up Front [art], 48 Front St. N. Go to www.arteast.org/workshops to sign up.
4“Paint Your Cake and Eat it Too: Plein-air Pastries” — 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. June 27 — $55
4“The Art of Collage and Assemblage” — 7-9 p.m. June 29 — $15
“Parenting with love and logic,” offered by the city of Issaquah Parks and Recreation Department, is from 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays June 24-July 22 at the community center. Fee is $75 per person or $100 per couple. Call 890-2081.
The city of Issaquah Parks and Recreation Department offers the following one-day workshops at the community center:
4“Outdoor Watercolor Landscapes” — noon-2 p.m. June 27 — ages 5-18 — $16
4“Visual Journaling: Using Images to Express What Words Cannot” — 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays, June 30 – Aug. 11 — $25 for each two-hour session
4“Introduction to Glass Fusing” — 6:30-9 p.m. July 7 — $35
4“Watercolor Postcards” — noon – 2 p.m. July 11 — ages 6-11 — $16
4“Painting for the Fun of it! With Ricco” — 6-9 p.m. July 16 — $50
4“Nature Sketchbook Drawing” — July 18 — ages 7-14 — $16
4“Embellished Treasure Boxes” — 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. July 21 —$40
Learn to release tension and build strength through yoga in a supportive and knowledgeable community. Join the Yoga Barn for a free class from 1-3:30 p.m. July 5 at 660 N.W. Gilman Blvd. Space is limited. Call 427-0038 or go to www.yogabarn.com to pre-register.
Issaquah Library
The library is at 10 W. Sunset Way. Call 392-5430.
“Beyond the Résumé” workshop has been added by popular demand from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. June 27. Call 868-3345.
Celebrate The Big Read and the featured book, “The Call of the Wild,” by taking a digital photo of you or family member reading to your dog(s). Submit photos to readtoyourdog@kcls.org as a .jpg photo before June 30. Check online after July 15 for a printable poster featuring our KCLS readers and their dogs.
Spanish Early Literacy Parties are Mondays at 7 p.m. through June.
Meet Christopher R. Mattix, the author of “Nobody,” as he discusses his story of poverty, desperation and ultimate redemption, at 7 p.m. June 30.
Talk Time for adults is at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays and at 1 p.m. Mondays.
Study Zone offers free homework help for grades K-12. Call for hours.
Read three books, write three short, thoughtful reviews, and get a new paperback book — free. Pick up an entry form at the library or at www.kcls.org/read3.
FreePlay — Stop by the library any day to borrow a Nintendo DS and games to play for up to two hours. Those 14 and older need an ID; those under 14 need an adult with an ID.
Be Creative @ Your Library, the 2009 Summer Reading Program, is June 15 – Aug. 31. Read 500 minutes and receive a halfway prize; read 1,000 minutes to receive the finisher prize and be eligible for the grand-prize drawing of a laptop computer! Prizes will be distributed beginning July 15. Grand-prize winner will be announced in September.
Senior Center
Center hours are from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Activities are open to people 55 and older. The center is at 75 N.E. Creek Way. Call 392-2381.
“English as a Second Language: Intermediate Level” is from 10:15 a.m. – noon, every other Monday.
The following day trips are offered in June:
4Fort Nisqually and Rose Garden of Point Defiance Park — 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. June 24 — $12
4Let’s go sailing in the Puget Sound from Pier 54 on the sloop Obsession — 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. June 29 — $25
Line dancing classes are from 10-11 a.m. Thursdays — $5.
Computer Lab Tutor teaches free basic skills from 1-2 p.m. Tuesdays.
Keyboard Music For Adults is from 11 a.m. – noon Tuesdays for beginners and 1-2 p.m. Thursdays for continuing classes. Fee is $90. Keyboards are provided.
Activity night is from 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays.
Appointments can be made for foot care clinics every Thursday — $25.
Ping Pong is from 1-4 p.m. Fridays and 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays.
Tai Chi is from 9-10 a.m. Mondays.
Cards are played at 9:30 a.m. Thursdays.
Pinochle is at 1 p.m. Tuesdays.
Bridge is from 10:55 a.m. – 3 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays.
Happy Hookers needlework group meets from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Thursdays.
Mahjong is from 9 a.m. – noon Tuesdays.
Tai Chi classes are from 9-10 a.m. Mondays.
Events
Eastside Movies That Matter will show the film “The Iron Wall” at 7 p.m. June 26 at the King County Library Service Center, 960 Newport Way N.W. Featured speakers include Judith Kolokoff, from Seattle Jewish Voices Against the Occupation of Palestine, and Amin Odeh, from Voices of Palestine. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. There are free refreshments. Go to http://5thdems.org Read more
Two Newcastle athletes were members of the Castaway Polo Athletic team that won the state water polo title last month with a 10-7 win against Mercer Island High School.
Mackenzie Maynes and Sarah Lowes both scored goals and had assists in the May 15 championship match against Mercer Island.
Castaway Polo Athletic surged to an 8-2 lead before the half and held off a late surge by the Islanders to capture the title.
Maynes, a senior at Liberty High School, will attend Marist College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., on an athletic scholarship to play water polo. Lowes is a junior at Liberty.
The victory capped an undefeated season, which was remarkable considering the squad had only seven members.
Water polo is the oldest continuous Olympic team sport. The playing team consists of six field players and one goalkeeper. So, any injuries or illnesses would have forced a forfeit, because matches require seven players.
Castaway Polo Athletic trains at the Edgebrook Club, near Tyee Junior High School in Bellevue. The team is made up of players from high schools that do not have water polo. The squad has players from Liberty, Sammamish, Eastside Catholic and Holy Names high schools.
Maynes and Lowes were also members of Liberty’s swim team last season.
The team is scheduled to participate in the U.S. Club Water Polo championships July 10-12 in Santa Barbara, Calif., and the water polo girls Junior Olympics July 30-Aug. 2 at San Jose, Calif.
Sarah Lowes (No. 8), of Newcastle, a water polo player for Castaway Polo Athletic team, in action during the state championship match against Mercer Island High School. Contributed
Two Newcastle athletes were members of the Castaway Polo Athletic team that won the state water polo title last month with a 10-7 win against Mercer Island High School.
Mackenzie Maynes and Sarah Lowes both scored goals and had assists in the May 15 championship match against Mercer Island.
Castaway Polo Athletic surged to an 8-2 lead before the half and held off a late surge by the Islanders to capture the title.
Maynes, a senior at Liberty High School, will attend Marist College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., on an athletic scholarship to play water polo. Lowes is a junior at Liberty. Read more
La Casita may go overlooked, because it’s on the way in, or out of, Pine Lake Shopping Center, but it’s certainly worth the stop. Read more
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