Eagle project is community garden
June 30, 2009
Boy Scouts install the first of three raised garden boxes at the Rose House. Those whose faces you can see are (from left to right) Ed Belleba, Troop 571 Scoutmaster; Zak Vdolek, Eagle Scout and assistant Scoutmaster; Scout Zach Molina; Eagle Scout candidate Nathan McKorkle; Scout Jimmy Boyle; Scout Toby Brown; and Scout Jordan Rabold.By Janine McKorkle
Completing an Eagle Scout project is a huge challenge all Boy Scouts must complete before attaining an Eagle rank.
The project must benefit the community, but the main objective is to demonstrate leadership of others. Fourteen-year-old Nathan McKorkle, of Sammamish Troop 571, had a perfect idea for his project — lead a team to build an accessible raised garden for the residents of Rose House in Issaquah.
“I had a lot of great help. I led mostly younger Boy Scouts, but there was some older ones and some adults, too,” he said. “Even some of the residents’ family helped, too. I had a lot of volunteers and everybody did a really good job.” Read more
Grand Ridge Grows a Garden
June 30, 2009
Grand Ridge Elementary School students and employees celebrated the opening and dedication of their new Grizzly Patch, a garden where students will learn the fundamentals of how to grow their own food and learn about farming and the environment. Students, teachers and parents were given garden tours by the school’s garden volunteers during the day. Organizations, like the Issaquah Schools Foundation, the school’s PTSA and Port Blakely Communities, provided funding for the garden. Contributed
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June 30, 2009
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Career Connection Issaquah welcomes job seekers
June 30, 2009
Organizers of a local group that aims to help unemployed people network with one another during their job searches said job seekers have welcomed the group during its first weeks. Read more
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
Sports calendar
June 30, 2009
Adult Sports
Issaquah Alps Trail Club Read more
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.
