Stimulus dollars fund upgrades at public housing complex
August 31, 2010
The county public housing agency has put stimulus dollars to work to make units at a downtown Issaquah apartment complex accessible to the disabled.
King County Housing Authority leaders plan to modify three units at Eastridge House in Issaquah and 56 other public housing units countywide. The agency announced the $3.85 million project Aug. 11.
The money comes as part of $4 billion in stimulus money steered to housing authorities nationwide to preserve and enhance public housing.
Crews plan to modify bathrooms, kitchens and living areas to enable people with mobility impairments or other physical disabilities to live independently. The plan also calls for appliances, interior doors and flooring to be replaced. Read more
County Council praises elections watchdog group
August 31, 2010
King County Council members offered praise last week for the citizen committee responsible for restoring confidence in the county elections office after the disputed 2004 race for governor.
The ceremonial support for the Citizens’ Elections Oversight Committee came as King County Elections continues to tally ballots from the Aug. 17 primary.
The contest between former state Sen. Dino Rossi, a Republican, and then-Attorney General Chris Gregoire, a Democrat, dragged on through recounts and a court challenge. In the end, Gregoire edged out Rossi by 133 votes. Read more
German students follow English textbook here
August 31, 2010
German youth (from left) Celina Mueller, Isabelle Joswig and Annabell Schoeberl pose at their host home overlooking Lake Sammamish on July 26. Their English book features Issaquah and the surrounding area. By Christopher Huber
This summer, three German teens are getting a more vivid lesson in English and American culture than their eighth-grade textbook, which features Issaquah, could give them.
For three weeks, Isabelle Joswig, 15, Annabell Schoeberl, 13, and Celina Mueller, 14, all from Bad Salzig, Germany, are living with Sammamish residents Susan Gregory and David Stevens, thanks to a connection they found in their English textbook.
Published in Germany in 1998, the level-four book teaches students the difference between British and American English, Celina said. It teaches theme-based grammar and vocabulary lessons in a cultural context. Read more
Skyline alum is named outstanding grad at WWU
August 31, 2010
Wesleigh Richardson talks on her cell phone after graduation from Western Washington University in June. Contributed
While touring the Italian art scene in Siena, Italy, in summer 2009, Wesleigh Richardson noticed a seemingly insignificant detail in the 14th century “Madonna Enthroned with Saints” painting by Italian-born Duccio di Buoninsegna — Arabic writing.
Many people might not have noticed, but the avid art historian and inquisitive scholar wanted to know more.
“It totally got my mind going,” she said. “I really wanted to know what the history of that painting was.”
So, upon returning to Western Washington University that fall, she started looking into it. Read more
Teen runs youth summer camp for third year
August 31, 2010
Event profits go to cancer research
Campers trickle in during a song at the Sun Shine Day camp Aug. 13. More than 30 children, potty trained to 8 years old, registered for the weeklong camp. By Tim Pfarr
Many summer camps cost parents hundreds of dollars or exclude children younger than 5 or 6. Such is not the case for Sun Shine Day Camp, the brainchild of 13-year-old Maywood Middle School student Sada Adams, which benefits leukemia and lymphoma research.
For the third year, Adams organized and managed the weeklong camp for children, potty-trained to 8 years old. For $15 – $20, children were treated to five days of songs and games from morning until early afternoon. Read more
Community Calendar
August 31, 2010
Events
It’s Labor Day weekend at the Farmers Market from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sept. 4 at Pickering Farm, 1730 10th Ave. N.W. Mark Johns, from Misty Mountain Honey, will teach about beekeeping. Era Living hosts a cooking demonstration by executive chef Elon Wagoner from 10 a.m. – noon. The Toy Boats (toy and small instrument players) perform from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. in the market courtyard.
Free Outdoor Movie on the Green, presented by Issaquah Parks and Recreation and Lunar Flicks, “Monsters Vs. Aliens,” is at 8 p.m. Sept. 11 on the community center lawn. Read more
College News
August 31, 2010
Student makes UW dean’s list
Megan Sak, of Issaquah, has been named to the dean’s list for both spring and summer quarters at the University of Washington. Read more
Who’s News
August 31, 2010
Local students graduate from Kindering center
Louis, Gloria and Emilio Zarate
Issaquah residents Louis and Gloria Zarate, with son Emilio, were featured speakers and one of 31 families from Issaquah with children graduating Aug. 6 at Bellevue Crossroads Kindering, a therapy center for special-needs children from birth to age 3. In all, 360 students graduated, including 36 from Sammamish. Read more
Eagles looking much improved on defense
August 31, 2010
Adam Dondoyano, Issaquah senior wide receiver, takes in a pass during practice with teammates Aug. 27 at Issaquah Stadium, where they return for their home games this year. By Greg Farrar
Issaquah High School football teams have been able to put up the points and pile up the yards with the best teams in recent years. Read more
Skyline’s Kasen Williams chooses to be top dog
August 31, 2010
Skyline senior wide receiver Kasen Williams makes a ‘W’ with his hands Aug. 27 after choosing to play at the University of Washington in 2011. By Christopher Huber
Kasen Williams sat in a blue chair, his right hand hovering over five hats on a folding table.
He dangled the hand over the Washington hat. He let it linger on the Louisiana State hat. He waved it over the Florida hat. Then, he surprised everyone.
“Dad, can you help me out?”
As Williams, Skyline High School’s 6-foot-3, 200-pound wide receiver, waved his arms to excite the crowd, his father Aaron stepped forward. Read more
