Tour zHome construction site June 3
May 25, 2010
Track the construction of zHome during a public tour hosted by the city June 3. Project Manager Brad Liljequist will lead the tour at the construction site from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Look for the construction site near the Issaquah Highlands Park & Ride, 1755 Highlands Drive N.E. The eco-friendly townhouse project does not have a street address yet. Contact Liljequist at 837-3448 or bradl@ci.issaquah.wa.us with questions about the tour. Find directions to the site here.
Plans call for zHome to include 10 townhouses designed to produce as much electricity as the units consume. The homes will harness solar power and use recycled building materials.
Officials expect zHome to be completed by next spring.
Dignitaries broke ground on the project in September 2008, but the recession delayed construction until last month.
The city spearheaded the development of zHome. Howland Development Issaquah — a joint venture of Shoreline developer Howland Homes and Ichijo USA, a subsidiary of Japanese homebuilder Ichijo Co. — handles the construction. Ichijo USA financed the project.
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May 25, 2010
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Go ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ with fencing
May 25, 2010
By Alex Tucker
Not many high school students can boast that their sport of choice is comparable to sword fighting. Issaquah High School junior Garrett Lundborg can: He is a competitive fencer.
“About five or six years ago, my dad took me to it and said, ‘Hey, try this out,’” Lundborg said.
The sport fit him well. Lundborg has been to nationals three years in a row, and is set to compete again this year.
His accomplishments have come through hard work and dedication. He attends practices at least twice a week, and belongs to two fencing clubs, Washington Fencing Academy and Salle Auriol Seattle.
Additionally, he competes locally on a regular basis, attending competitions in Seattle or Bellevue every two to three weeks. Read more
Arts Calendar
May 25, 2010
MAY
26th
Photo show, “Hit Me With Your Best Shot,” through May 31 Providence Marianwood, 3725 Providence Point Drive S.E., 391-2800
Art exhibit, “Threads of Conversation,” University House Issaquah, 22975 S.E. Black Nugget Road, through July 11, 557-4200
Kent painter Richard Jahn’s show, “Places I’ve Been,” is on display through June 5 at Pogacha of Issaquah, 120 N.W. Gilman Blvd. Call 392-5550.
Village Theatre presents “42nd Street” through Aug. 1 at the Francis J. Gaudette Theatre, 303 Front St. N. Tickets are $19-$59 and are available by calling 392-2202 or 866-688-8049 toll free or at www.villagetheatre.org.
27th
Michael Gots, 6-10 p.m., Vino Bella
28th
Fridays in the Living Room With Greta: Special guest Overton Berry, 7:45 p.m., Bake’s Place, $20
Black Velvet 4, 7:30-11:30 p.m., Vino Bella
29th
Doug Acosta, 7:45 p.m., Bake’s Place, $20
Ventura Highway Revisited, 7:30-11:30 p.m., Vino Bella
JUNE
4th
Half Pack Live, 7:30-11:30 p.m., Vino Bella, 99 Front St. N., 391-1424
5th
Ventura Highway Revisited, 8-11 p.m. Pogacha, 120 N.W. Gilman Blvd., 392-5550
Issaquah Singers present “Travelin’ My Way,” a free concert of songs about modes of transportation, at 7:30 p.m. at Pine Lake Covenant Church, 1715 228th Ave. S.E., Sammamish.
Bake and Friends, 7:45 – 10 p.m., Bake’s Place, $20
Butch Harrison and Good Company, 7:30-11:30 p.m., Vino Bella
7th
“Evening of Song” musical theater, featuring songs from Village Theatre, 7-9 p.m. Vino Bella
The Hot List
May 25, 2010
By Rachel Osgood
Event: Creation Fest 2010
Featuring four days (July 21-24) of concerts from Christian artists — such as Switchfoot, Toby Mac, David Crowder Band, Newsboys and Hillsong — Creation Fest is the largest Christian music festival in the nation. This summer, the festival will be at the Enumclaw Expo Center in Enumclaw. Get detailed information about ticket prices and nearby campsites and hotels here.
Movie: ‘Robin Hood’
The legendary figure, immortalized in literature and media through the ages, has once again captivated audiences across the globe. Set in 13th century England, following the death of beloved King Richard, “Robin Hood” is a legend about one man’s mission to combat the tyrannical Prince John. Starring Oscar winners Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett, this action-packed thriller won’t disappoint.
Cable: ‘The Pacific’
This new HBO miniseries features military records, letters, journals, interviews and photographs to give insight to what American soldiers endured during World War II. From the “sulfur island” Iwo Jima to the battlefields of Okinawa, “The Pacific” takes you on a four-year journey documenting the stories of five American soldiers.
Teen Talk
May 25, 2010
“If you could see anyone live in concert, who would it be and why?”
Liberty High School
“They Might Be Giants”
— Riley Richmond, junior
“Wiz Khalifa”
— Devon Isner, sophomore
Issaquah High School
“Neil Young, because he is the most amazing man and his music is legendary.”
— Hady Coxen, sophomore
“Blu and Exile, because Blu is my favorite rapper.”
— Mac Englund, sophomore
Skyline High School
“I would see Gwar because their music is ridiculous, hilarious and high energy. I really like how theatrical the whole performances are and it’s something I would love to see for myself!”
— Alex Marber, sophomore
“I would want to see Jack Off Jill, because they sacrificed things on stage and spat blood into the crowd. I know that’s gross, but it’s OK, because it would be awesome to see in concert.”
— Kavya Basu, sophomore
How to
May 25, 2010
Ward off senioritis
If you are like me and are counting down the days, hours and minutes until graduation, motivation is not easy to come by. Try these tips on how to survive the last month of high school:
By Michelle Dvorak
-Become a proactive procrastinator. By now, putting off work until the last minute has become such an ingrained lifestyle that we can only “wait wisely” for the right time to work. Don’t start homework Friday and Saturday, or even get up early on Sunday. Calculate the minimum hours needed for each task and set aside Sunday night so you can enjoy your weekend.
-Check grades often. You may have more missing assignments than you were aware. Discover this early and you won’t look as bad turning work in late. Your teacher might still give you credit; you are a senior, after all.
-Stay on top of absences. Make sure your habit of over-sleeping or calling in “sick” does not mean you accidentally lose credit for a class. Having “free” absences at your disposal is also great for the occasional mental-health day. Read more
Kentwood bounces Skyline from playoffs
May 25, 2010
It was a rough way to end the season for the Skyline High School baseball team May 22. The Spartans made 4A regionals after winning all the right games at the end of the regular season.
Skyline junior Weston Blackburn lays down a bunt in the top of the second inning May 22. By Christopher Huber
Its hopes were dashed in a 16-4 loss to the Kentwood Conquerors in the first round of the state tournament at Everett Stadium.
Kentwood (18-4) eventually advanced to the state semifinals after beating Mountlake Terrace that same day 13-2.
“It’s great we made it this far,” starting pitcher Peyton Harrod said after the game.
Although Harrod had his moments against Kentwood, the Conquerors wasted no time in putting runs on the board. Kentwood batted through the lineup in the first, scoring four runs on four hits, including a Skyline error that got one man on base and let one score.
Harrod contained Conqueror hitters with three up and three down in the second. Skyline answered with three runs in the top of the third inning, to come within one.
Kentwood pitcher Austin Voth walked Connor Gilchrist, who stole second and scored on an Anthony DeMatteo single to center field. Nate Litka drove a single to center and then stole second base. With runners at second and third with one out, Jim Sinatro, a sophomore, lined out to third.
The fielder attempted to throw out Litka, leading off at second, and DeMatteo sprinted home and ducked under the catchers tag. The catcher had missed that throw, allowing Litka to continue on the bases and score the third run. Read more
Off the Press
May 25, 2010
Finding sweet neutrality in sour tax debate
The humble licorice stick might not look like much — some corn syrup and Red 40 shaped into a familiar twist.
The cherry-cough-syrup flavor, tooth-aching sweetness and electric hue put the twist into a particular genus: candy.
Come June 1, however, the state will reorder the entire candy taxonomy. The shift will split Good & Plenty from Good & Fruity, Peanut M&Ms from the just-released Pretzel M&Ms and Milky Way from the bittersweet Milky Way Midnight.
Warren Kagarise Press reporter
Moreover, every nib and rope of licorice — Red Vines, Twizzlers and the like — will no longer be classified as candy. The same applies for Good & Plenty, Pretzel M&Ms and the dark chocolate Milky Way.
Scan the ingredients list and — aha! — the noncandy-candy items include flour. Because the sweets contain grain, the state considers licorice and other treats to be food — and not candy.
Legislators opted to tax candy and gum — as well as soda and bottled water — to help plug a $2.8 billion budget hole. State and local sales taxes do not apply to food — or most food, anyway. (Washington diners pay sales tax for restaurant meals and other prepared foods.)
Unsurprisingly, the response to the looming hikes has been more sour than sweet. But I plan to remain blessedly neutral.
I happen to adore licorice. Other children preferred chocolate; I reached for the Twizzlers Nibs. In the red-or-black licorice debate, I come down on the red side, although black beguiles me, too. Read more
Public Meetings
May 25, 2010
May 26
Human Services Commission
7 p.m.
Coho Room, City Hall
130 E. Sunset Way
May 27
Cable TV Commission
6 p.m.
Coho Room, City Hall
130 E. Sunset Way Read more
