Ralph D. Maertens
December 1, 2009
Ralph D. Maertens
Ralph D. Maertens, of Issaquah, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, at Evergreen Hospice in Kirkland. He was 73 years of age. Read more
Two Issaquah educators join Teach For America Corps
December 1, 2009
Two teachers from Issaquah are teaching through the Teach For America Corps for the 2009-2010 school year. Read more
Merry Christmas fund helps those in need
December 1, 2009
2009 Goal: $50,000
Many donors to Merry Christmas Issaquah, the local emergency aid fund, give year after year, confident their money will be used to make a difference in the lives of those who need it. One hundred percent of donations go to those in need.
The city of Issaquah provides office space and enough funds to cover a telephone and office supplies. And the volunteers at Issaquah Church and Community Services do all the work, from bookkeeping to meeting with those who find themselves needing a hand.
One volunteer at ICCS recalls a young man who came for help after a storm. He had lost everything when the trailer he lived in washed away when the river overflowed its banks.
ICCS volunteers were able to get him food, clothes and a bus pass to a friend’s house. They also made calls on his behalf to other agencies for additional assistance. Read more
Mastering the mind in battle of the brains
December 1, 2009
Two Issaquah High School clubs face off for multiple sclerosis fundraiser
Issaquah High School Junior State of America members (from left) Austin Siedentopf, Megan Schutzler and senior president Matt Sekigima, and National Honor Society members president Kevin Lee, Hannah Director and Nicole Arend are ready to face off Dec. 4 in the Masters of the Mind knowledge competition benefiting the Greater Washington chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. By Chantelle Lusebrink
Some of Issaquah High School’s greatest minds will face-off in a battle of the brains. Issaquah’s National Honor Society and Junior State of America clubs are hosting a quiz-bowl competition and they hope you’ll join them to raise money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
“This is going to be a fun event,” said Kevin Lee, honor society president. “It’s put on by an elite group of students. And it’s a chance for our organization to give the community a fun night and show adults what we can do.” Read more
Spartans eye threepeat of state title
December 1, 2009
Skyline avenges conference title loss to Bothell with 31-26 win
Nick Washburn, Skyline senior running back, is not denied his touchdown in the third quarter by the combined effort of Bothell’s Michael Marriot (5) and Colby Burk, during the state 4A semifinal football game at the Tacoma Dome. By Greg Farrar
After they lost to the Bothell Cougars in the 4A KingCo Conference championship game in October, Skyline High School linebacker Anthony DeMatteo said the Spartans decided to change everything.
Skyline had won back-to-back state championships, but despite losing two big games this season, the players had still become overconfident, he said after the Nov. 28 4A state semifinal with Bothell.
“We changed everything. We changed how we ran practice,” DeMatteo said. “We brought back the old intensity that Skyline used to have.”
That renewed intensity and dedication paid off for Skyline against the top-ranked Cougars as the Spartans won the rematch 31-26. Skyline will play Ferris, of Spokane, at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 for the state title at the Tacoma Dome.
“It’s gratifying to know we can come out this season and win a close one, win a big one,” Skyline quarterback Jake Heaps said on the field afterward. “I tip my hat off to them. They’re one of the best teams I’ve ever faced.” Read more
Chamber of Commerce launches shop-local effort
December 1, 2009
Local business leaders debuted the Shop Issaquah program last week, describing the effort as a way to support the economy, promote businesses and emphasize the role commerce plays in the city’s quality of life. Read more
Jim Olsen
December 1, 2009
Jim Olsen
Jim Olsen, of Issaquah, died Nov. 25, 2009, of a long illness. He was 83. Read more
To the Editor
December 1, 2009
City problems
Street corner eyesores, signage are higher priorities than new park Read more
Teens: Transitioning from childhood to adulthood
December 1, 2009
Jordan Sukhabut
Teenagers. Are they children or are they adults?
Determining the true age of teenagers is a dilemma. There are teenagers whose main goal is searching for fun, but there are also teenagers who focus on more serious aspects of life. We cannot classify teenagers as adults when some act like children, but we cannot classify them as children for the few that act like adults.
So, where does childhood end and adulthood begin? Read more
Scoreboard
December 1, 2009
Prep football Read more
