Development Commission halts planned highlands residences
December 22, 2009
Answers demanded about commercial development
Officials halted plans to build a proposed Issaquah Highlands residential complex last week, after city development commissioners complained about the pace of retail development in the highlands. Read more
Liberty seventh-grade select basketball team wins Thanksgiving tournament
December 22, 2009
The Liberty seventh-grade select team is back, from left: Coach Troy Anderson, Erisah Cruz, Devin Anderson, Avery Granberg, Christina Snow and Coach Eric Granberg; and front, from left: Danielle Demps, Sarah Bliesner, Shea O’Brien, Krista Merca, Gabby Olague and Cherelle Demps. Contributed
The Liberty High School seventh-grade select basketball team opened its season with a first-place finish in its age group at the Cold Turkey Tournament in Bellevue Thanksgiving weekend.
The team defeated the Snohomish select team — which won the tournament last year —in the final game to win the 16-team tournament.
“The girls played great,” said coach Troy Anderson, of Newcastle. His daughter, Devin, plays on the team.
“They put a lot of time, a lot of hard work and a lot of effort in. More than anything, I’m just very happy for the young ladies,” he said. Read more
Jones, Simpson
December 22, 2009
Stacy Jones and David Simpson
Stacy Jones and David Simpson, both of Issaquah, were married July 16, 2009, at the Vegas Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas.
A Vegas Game Night reception was held at the home of Audrey Oxley in Sammamish. Read more
Bake’s opens its living room to new variety show
December 22, 2009
Greta Matassa headlines a recent show at Bake’s Place in Providence Point. By Pat Loughery
When Craig Baker first opened Bake’s Place in Providence Point a decade ago, he hoped to create a more intimate setting for an audience to listen to jazz music. It was akin to inviting 70 or so of his closest friends to his living room.
Greta Matassa has been the longest running performer in Baker’s living room, bringing her impressive repertoire from her regular stomping grounds of Seattle. Matassa has been named the Earshot Jazz Vocalist Singer of the Year.
“She’s been called the queen of jazz in Seattle,” Baker said. “At least I call her that.”
Matassa considers Bake’s Place one of her favorite venues to perform.
“It’s gorgeous for a jazz room. It’s unique,” she said. “Few others in the country get the performer as remotely close to the audience.”
The two recently were sharing their love of old variety shows, such as the popular “Dean Martin Show,” and decided that would be a perfect format to recreate for Bake’s Place. Thus, was born Fridays in the Living Room with Greta. Read more
Military News
December 22, 2009
Patrick Beckwith deploys to Iraq Read more
Clubs
December 22, 2009
This week
“A Deeper Well” Discussion Group: 8 p.m., last Tuesday, Issaquah Brew House, 35 W. Sunset Way, 392-4169, ext. 105 Read more
City Council reappoints Municipal Court judge
December 22, 2009
N. Scott Stewart
Judge N. Scott Stewart will serve another four years as the sole Issaquah Municipal Court judge, the City Council decided Dec. 7. Read more
John Louis Whitaker III
December 22, 2009
John Whitaker
John Louis Whitaker III, of Snoqualmie, died Monday, Dec. 14, 2009. He was 68. Read more
Sports calendar
December 22, 2009
Adult Sports
Issaquah Alps Trail Club
Dec. 26, Cougar Mountain hike to waterfalls at Far Country, Doughty, Coal Creek Falls, 6 miles, 500 gain. Call 427-8449 … Dec. 27, 9 a.m., Cougar Mountain, 4 miles, 500 gain. Call 453-8997 … Jan. 1, 10 a.m., Dogs Welcome Hike, 4-5 miles, 600-1,000 gain. Call 206-322-0990 … Jan. 2, Rattlesnake Mountain, hike to Stan’s Overlook, 5 miles, 1,400 gain. Call 837-1535 … Jan. 3, Tiger Mountain, hike to Tradition Plateau, 5-6 miles, 600 gain. Call 392-3571. Read more
To the Editor
December 22, 2009
Issaquah museums
Thank you for asking candidates’ position on new facility funding
During the election coverage earlier this fall, I was pleased to see that The Issaquah Press asked candidates how the city of Issaquah might help fund a new facility for the Issaquah History Museums.
The construction of a new facility for the photographs, artifacts and archival material of the community is sorely needed. We currently operate out of the Issaquah Depot Museum and the Gilman Town Hall Museum. After the completion of a new exhibit at the depot in 2010, we will have filled our available exhibit area.
