Gold Stars
June 29, 2010
Lee Xie
Pacific Cascade Freshman Campus World Studies student Lee Xie received the Global Citizen certificate from the World Affairs Council for her essay about Latin America. Her essay, “Latin America’s Biggest Crisis,” was selected from among submissions from third- through 12th-graders from throughout the nation.
The essay contest is designed to promote discussion among community members about ways individuals can positively contribute to the global community. This year, the essay topic was: “If you were a journalist on an international assignment, where would you like to go, what issue would you cover and why?”
Her mother, teacher Caroline Friesen, Principal Dana Bailey and Superintendent Steve Rasmussen presented Lee with her award in mid-May.
Chloe Chow
Sunny Hills Elementary School student Chloe Chow, 9, was awarded a Paul Robeson Award for her high academics and dedication to ballet.
Chow was nominated through Pacific Northwest Ballet School and Sunny Hills. She was given her award at the 23rd annual ceremony in early May.
There were 750 winners this year. The award is given in honor of Paul Robeson who was lauded in life for his intelligence, work ethic and multiple skills: professional athlete, lawyer, bass-baritone concert singer, stage and film actor, writer and social activist, according to the King County award website.
Girl Scouts from Troop 3802
Liberty High School Girl Scouts from Troop 3802 went on a senior trip to celebrate their Bridging to Adults ceremony, the culmination of the girls’ community service and life lessons learned through Scouts.
The girls went on a cruise to Jamaica, the Cayman Islands and Mexico to celebrate. It took them three years to raise the $14,000 they needed to go.
Many of their fundraisers were held in conjunction with various community service projects they did. The girls have been in Scouts for many years: Allison Adams, 14 years; Shelby Harding, 13 years; Tori Kraft, 12 years; Callie Weber, 12 years; and Deanna Morse, 7 years.
Who’s News
June 29, 2010
Issaquah doctor named president of AAPD
Doctor John R. Liu, of Issaquah, was recently inducted as president of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, a leader in children’s dental and oral health, along with other officers for the AAPD board of trustees during its 63rd annual session at the Hilton Chicago Hotel & Towers on May 27.
Liu has a private practice in Issaquah, and has been an AAPD member for 22 years. He attended dental school at Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, Calif., and received his pediatric dentistry certificate from Children’s Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Most recently, Liu has served as the AAPD’s vice president (2008-09), secretary-treasurer (2007-08) and trustee at large. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, as well as a fellow of both the American College of Dentists and Pierre Fauchard Academy. Liu is a national media spokesperson for the AAPD.
EFR fire marshal completes chief fire officer designation
Bud Backer, Fire Marshal for Eastside Fire & Rescue, has successfully completed the process that awards him the professional designation of “chief fire officer.”
Backer was officially awarded the designation June 8 and is one of only 699 CFOs worldwide. Backer is the first executive officer at Eastside Fire & Rescue to attain this designation.
He has been in the fire service for 25 years, recently joining EFR. Read more
Sammamish man returns to Pearl Harbor for first time since just missing day of infamy
June 29, 2010
Above, Gerald Treacy Sr., far right, poses with his B-24 flight crew in 1942. At right, Treacy sits at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, earlier this month, with the Arizona Memorial in the background. Contributed
On Dec. 3, 1941, Gerald Treacy Sr. was called away from Hickam Field, adjacent to Pearl Harbor in Hawaii to attend his father’s funeral.
Four days later, he was in New Jersey when the Japanese attacked. At Hickam alone, 121 men were killed, and 274 were wounded.
“I would’a been right there,” Treacy said.
When he got back from the short furlough, they were still putting out fires and dealing with the aftermath, he said.
“The way he described it was just chaos,” said Treacy’s son, Gerald Treacy Jr.
Father and son returned to Pearl Harbor June 1-6 to celebrate the elder Treacy’s 92nd birthday and visit the memorial and other sites he experienced during the war. It was his first time back since 1942.
The longtime Sammamish resident saw close friends and fellow service members killed in World War II. He openly talks about his war experience, but tends to remember the humorous and lighthearted aspects of his time as a navigator in the 13th Army Air Corps.
The elder Treacy fondly recounts his time with the nine- to 10-member B-24 flight crew and the things they did to lighten the mood while flying spy missions in the Pacific region. Like when the radioman didn’t strap on a parachute, telling Treacy he would simply hang onto him if they had to evacuate. Or the time Treacy nearly fell out of the bomb bay, but a reconnaissance camera’s power cable saved him.
“I remember the good memories,” Treacy said from his home at Spiritwood at Pine Lake.
Treacy, who was a sergeant, served from 1941-1946 and spent the first two years stationed at Hickam Field at Pearl Harbor.
“He was happy, but sad. Very somber,” the younger Treacy said of seeing his father relive the good and bad memories. “It was overwhelming for him to see it again.”
During his five years in the Army Air Corps, the elder Treacy served in Hawaii, New Guinea, the Philippines and Guam, he said. He nearly became a prisoner of war in the Philippines when a rebel soldier accosted him at bayonet-point one night. The elder Treacy said he made a joke with the soldier and walked away, knowing a gunshot would give away the rebels’ position. Read more
College News
June 29, 2010
Local students named WWU outstanding graduates
Gail Butler
Gail Butler, of Issaquah, and Wesleigh Richardson, of Sammamish, were recently named outstanding graduates at Western Washington University.
Faculty members from each academic department select one graduate to honor based on grades, research and writing, service to the campus and community, and promise for the future.
Butler, the daughter of Thomas and Joan Butler, of Issaquah, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry and cellular and molecular biology, as well as a minor in chemistry. Butler, a graduate of Issaquah High School, plans to attend graduate school at the University of Michigan to pursue a doctorate in cellular and molecular biology.
Wesleigh Richardson
Richardson, the daughter of Michael and Polly Richardson, of Sammamish, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in liberal studies and a minor in art history. Richardson, a graduate of Skyline High School, plans to volunteer at an orphanage in Mexico before continuing her education.
Students make deans’ lists
Jillian Rippey, Mia Radic and Brian Schwartz, of Issaquah, and Jessup Meng, of Sammamish, were recently named to the Northeastern University dean’s list for the spring 2010 semester. To qualify, students must have a grade point average of 3.25 or greater.
Preston Mui, of Sammamish, was recently named to the 2010 spring semester dean’s list at Georgetown University, in Washington, D.C. Mui received second honors, with a grade point average of 3.7 or above on a 4.0 scale.
Tiffany Jernigan, of Issaquah, made the Dean’s List for spring semester 2010 at the Georgia Institute of Technology, in Atlanta. To qualify, undergraduate students must earn a 3.0 or higher academic average for the semester.
Kimberly Lammers, of Sammamish, was named to the dean’s list of Mercer University’s College of Liberal Arts, in Macon, Ga., for the spring 2010 semester.
Issaquah student named to CWU Silver Cortege
Central Washington University junior Jessica M. Berumen, of Issaquah, has been selected as a member of the 2010 Silver Cortege for CWU’s Westside Commencement June 13 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
As a member of the Silver Cortege, Berumen, who attends CWU-Lynnwood, will help lead the procession of graduates into commencement.
The cortege is made up of a select group of students who have achieved academic excellence at CWU. Each student must be a junior and is chosen based on grade point average and credits completed.
Local student makes MSU president’s list
Stanley Conrad, of Issaquah, was recently named to the president’s list for the spring 2010 quarter at Mountain State University, Beckley, W.Va.
Conrad completed a minimum of 12 credit hours during the spring semester with a grade point average of 4.0 to achieve the recognition.
Local students graduate from college
Michael D. Rydell, of Issaquah, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in electrical and computer engineering, and Justin Zimmerman, of Sammamish, earned a Master of Science degree in electrical and computer engineering June 12 at Oregon State University.
Nelson Lind and Sarah Charleston, both of Issaquah, were among 719 students who participated in St. Olaf College’s 121st commencement ceremony May 30 in Northfield, Minn. Charleston, a Liberty High School graduate, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology. Lind, also an LHS grad, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics/mathematics.
Three local residents recently graduated from Linfield College May 30 in McMinnville, Ore. From Issaquah, Kenton Barker earned a Bachelor of Arts in history and Lauren Brown received a Bachelor of Science in environmental studies, with a focus in policy. Newcastle resident Ashlee Carte received a Bachelor of Science in business, management concentration.
Matthew Fisser recently graduated from Texas Christian University with a Bachelor of Business degree in accounting, Summa Cum Laude. Fisser, a 2006 graduate of Skyline High School, was also recognized as a Senior Accounting Scholar, a Beta Gamma Sigma Inductee and was given the Delta Sigma Pi Key Award.
Jeffrey Lee and Shannon Poulos, of Issaquah, and Joseph McHale, of Sammamish, graduated from Montana State University May 8 in Bozeman, Mont.
The following local students graduated from Gonzaga University June 16: Jeffrey Allbaugh, of Issaquah, Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration; Michelle Miller, of Issaquah, Bachelor of Arts, business administration; and Joshua Hamblen, of Sammamish, Bachelor of Science.
Local students make WSU honor roll
The following local students were recently named to the Washington State University president’s honor roll for the spring 2010 semester. To be eligible, students must earn a grade point average of 3.75 in at least nine graded hours in a single term or 3.5 grade point average in 15 cumulative hours.
Issaquah: Madison Ayers, Derek Blohowiak, Joseph Brendel, Kelly Burgess, Danielle Chaney, Jillian Clark, Devon Crouch, Cara Davis, Caitlin Dooley, Camerin Dunn, Katherine Elmquist, Sheila Espenel, Jenna Farr, Kevin Faulkner, Montana Fauvet, Jessica Fiumara, Jordan Graham, Michelle Hedeen, Tanna Hitchcock, Cora Houser, Stephanie Huang, Shannon Inton, Michelle Ireland, Andre Jensen, Thomas Kaser, Shannon Keveren, Lauren Kulbeth, Ashley Lindeman, Melissa Marques, Connor McClain, Ellen McNicoll, Garrett Miller, Charles Misner, Mitchell Nelson, Mikayla Neves, Timothy Nygaard, Colleen Oliver, Kelsey Peterson, William Rogers-Durham, Tiffany Sasaki, Sara Schelley, Lianna Sellars, Laurel Skoff, Ryan Sneesby, Neil Stover, Brittany Turner, Danielle Turrin, Sean Zeller and Sarah Zeutschel
Renton: Matthew Asahara, Jason Butler, Kyle Salas-Conboy, Emily Dennison, Brenna Forgey, Nicolaus Hoifeldt, Nathan Janders, Colleen Johns, Kelly Knauss, Rodney Pearce, Christoph Prummer, Rachelle Rozsonits, Nathaniel Schoot and Ian Smith
Sammamish: Joshua Beach, Madeline Christie, Lynn Colingham, Lucas Corbin, Candice Covey, Jessica Gober, Sarah Goehri, Kristi Goetz, Kathryn Harrison, Andrew Infinger, Ram Kandasamy, Kendra Kisling, Arielle Lien, Anna Lowery, Jordan Macpherson, Laurelee Misseghers, David Osborne, Laura Saddler, Rachel Taylor and Matthew Thompson
Community Calendar
June 29, 2010
Events
Fun on the 4th Issaquah’s Downhome Fourth & Heritage Day is from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. July 4, at and around the Issaquah Depot, 50 Rainier Blvd. N. The Kids, Pets ’n Pride Parade starts at 11 a.m. There will be games, a rummage sale, heritage activities, arts and crafts, food and entertainment. Learn more or sign up to volunteer by calling 392-3500 or e-mail info@issaquahhistory.org. BY Adam Eschbach
It’s the Fourth of July at the Issaquah Farmers Market from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. July 3 at Pickering Farm, 1730 10th Ave. N.W. There will be an Era Living Cooking Demonstration by executive chef Elon Wagoner from 10 a.m. – noon. The Bellevue Community Band performs American classics and songs by Sousa from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the market courtyard. The Puget Sound Blood Center hosts a blood drive from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Bellewood Retirement Living hosts the following events at its Issaquah facility, 3710 Providence Pt. Dr. S.E. RSVP to 391-2880:
Photography presentation by Robert Rose, Rotarian and founder of Rose International Fund for Children, 6:30-8 p.m. July 7.
Lunch in the Cascade Café from noon – 1 p.m. July 8. Cost is $8.50.
The Mountains to Sound Greenway offers Greenway Summer Camps 2010 for youths to play, learn, and help maintain local creeks and trails. Each weeklong session runs from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday-Friday. Camps may fulfill community service requirements for school. Sign up at http://mtsgreenway.org/volunteer/youth/2010-summer-camps or call 206-812-0122. Sessions are:
Session 3 — July 5-9, ages 13-16, Tiger Mountain
Session 4 — July 12-16, ages 10-13, Lake Sammamish and Tiger Mountain
Session 5 — July 19-23, ages 16-18, Snoqualmie Valley
Session 6 — July 26-30, ages 13-16, Snoqualmie Valley
Eastside Mothers and More hosts an ice cream social from 7-9 p.m. July 13 at Robinswood Park, 2430 148th Ave. S.E., Bellevue. To learn more, go to www.eastsidemothersandmore.org or e-mail info@eastsidemothersandmore.org.
Eastlake High School is sponsoring its summer cheer camp, to benefit the cheerleading program, from 9 a.m. – noon July 13-16, with a performance for friends and family scheduled for the last day. Register at www.ehscheer.org. Read more
Donna Quilter
June 29, 2010
Donna Quilter, of Seattle, and formerly of Issaquah, died June 15, 2010, in Seattle. She was 76.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. July 14 at Our Lady of Guadalupe, West Seattle. Read more
New coach following in Eastside mentors’ footsteps
June 29, 2010
Jason Griffith
Jason Griffith is a longtime student of the game of basketball and feels fortunate that his mentors were successful coaches.
After learning much from his groundball tutors, Griffith is eager to put his lessons to the test as Issaquah High School’s new head boys basketball coach next winter. Read more
Arts Calendar
June 29, 2010
JUNE
Village Theatre’s “42nd Street” through July 3, Francis J. Gaudette Theatre, 303 Front St. N., $19 – $59, 392-2202 or 866-688-8049 toll free or www.villagetheatre.org
Paul Hanover, 8-11 p.m. Stan’s Bar-B-Q, 58 Front St. N., 392-4551
JULY
1st
Music on the Streets: Mercedes Silva, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Pedestrian Park
2nd
Fridays in the Living Room with Greta: Special Guest Susan Pascal, 7:45-10 p.m. Bake’s Place, 4135 Providence Point Drive, S.E. $20, 391-3335, www.bakesplace.org
3rd
Butch Harrison and Good Company, 7:45-10 p.m. Bake’s Place, $20
Music on the Streets: Nick Drummond, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Pedestrian Park
Ventura Highway Revisited, 8-11 p.m. Pogacha, 120 N.W. Gilman Blvd., 392-5550
4th
Downhome Fourth of July & Heritage Day, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Memorial Park, Kids Pets n’ Pride Parade, 11 a.m.
Trucks, Buses and Station Wagons Car Show, 8 a.m. Triple XXX Rootbeer Drive-in, 98 N.E. Gilman Blvd., 392-1266
Fourth on the Plateau, 6-11 p.m., Sammamish City Hall, 801 228th Ave. S.E. Read more
Concert series heats up summer nights
June 29, 2010
By Greg Farrar Shelley and the Curves performs for a packed house of dancers and picnickers at the Community Center, during the final Concert on the Green show of 2009. By Greg Farrar
This year, the city’s Concerts on the Green concert series is guaranteed to heat up your summer nights. For 14 years, the city has sponsored the summer concert series at the Issaquah Community Center that draws hundreds of residents to downtown with family friendly tunes and great hits of times past, said David Harris, event organizer.
This year’s lineup is no exception, he said.
“What is important about the concerts, I love what I do and I love to produce them, but what is really behind it is the community-building aspect of it,” he said. “You watch kids meet other kids, families meet other families. It’s really special.
“For me, it’s a privilege and an honor to be a part of all that.”
There’s truly something for everyone: Timeless classics from Half Pack Live July 6; time travel with Mr. Miyagi, who will play favorites from 1980s and ’90s July 20; and south of the boarder fun Aug. 3 with Mariachi Fiesta Mexicana. One of the series’ biggest draws returns. Neil Diamond cover band Cherry, Cherry plays Aug. 31.
If you like what you hear, keep coming back. And don’t forget the public concerts are sponsored in part by residents who attend.
“To help pay, again, this is where Issaquah is unique, we go around with a shopping basket,” Harris said of several volunteers. “Each week, we collect several hundred dollars and that money goes into the concert fund for next year.” Read more
Staying sharp in the Midlakes swim meet
June 29, 2010
Robert Russo, 10, strokes to a victory for the Plateau Club in the 50-meter backstroke for Boys 9-10, during the swim meet June 24 between the Plateau Club Penguins and the Klahanie Club Sharks at Mountain View Pool. By Greg Farrar
The smell of chlorine fills the air, swimmers take their places on the starting blocks, a horn blares and almost in unison the sound of splashes and cheers fill the air.
The Midlakes Swim Meet between the Klahanie Sharks and the Plateau Club Penguins on June 24 was fun yet competitive, as are all of the meets in the summer Midlakes Swim League.
Many of the swimmers are friends with their competitors. The summer league runs May through August and included five weeks of competitions and one week of divisional and league championship meets.
“A lot of kids know each other from other sports,” said Caitlin Hansen, Plateau Club coach. “The meet was really competitive and a friendly meet for all the kids.”
Members of both teams swim together on the Issaquah Swim Team, a year-round team except for August.
“I’ve got friends on the other team,” said 13-year-old and triplet Hanna Schwinn, of the Klahanie Swim Team. “I don’t think of it as competitive. We’re not rivals, we’re friends.”
Friendships are not the only thing these swimmers share — both teams have numerous siblings.
Klahanie has about 30 siblings, and two-thirds of Plateau Club members are also siblings, according to the coaches. Read more
