Public Meetings
August 31, 2010
Sept. 1
Community Advisory Committee
Agenda: Rowley Properties development agreement
4 p.m.
Pickering Room, City Hall Northwest
1775 12th Ave. N.W. Read more
Patriots crank up their run to state to 11
August 31, 2010
Brandon Ryberg, Liberty senior linebacker, eludes a would-be tackle during a drill Aug. 27 between teammates. By Greg Farrar
It has been 22 years since the Liberty High School Patriots last won a state football title, but this year, they have their thumbs on the reset button.
The team has buckled down, and with quarterback Trey Wheeler, running back Chandler Jenkins and receiver Jake Bainton each back for his senior season, the goal of winning the 3A state championship is in reach.
“There’s very much a sense of urgency from everybody,” Wheeler said. “We’ve all pushed each other to work as hard as we can.”
However, the team has a difficult schedule ahead of it this year. In its opening game Sept. 3, it hosts 4A state champion Skyline. It will also host 4A district rival Issaquah Sept. 10.
Spartans are fine with sophomore quarterback
August 31, 2010
Skyline sophomore quarterback Max Browne delivers a pass during the team scrimmage Aug. 27. By Christopher Huber
The fact that Skyline High School sophomore quarterback Max Browne has some big shoes to fill might be a gross understatement.
But he and his teammates aren’t letting the fact that all-state quarterback Jake Heaps, who directed the Spartans to three state championships, isn’t here to lead the team to another title get to them.
And even though Skyline lost a handful of its core varsity squad to graduation, Browne and the Spartans carried over their energy from the 2009 championship season with the same goal in mind this season — make it to the Tacoma Dome. Read more
Outstanding recyclers needed for Recycling Superstar contest
August 31, 2010
King County needs a hero — a Recycling Superstar, to be exact.
The county Solid Waste Division asks residents to submit stories about how well they recycle as part of the inaugural Recycling Superstar contest. Read more
Patricia Louise Currie
August 31, 2010
Patricia Currie
Patricia Louise Currie, of Issaquah, died at her home surrounded by her three sons on Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010. She was 82.
Pat was born in Eugene, Ore., on Dec. 31, 1927. She graduated from Marcola High School. Pat and Don were married in 1947 and had three sons. In 1955, the family moved to Issaquah, where she spent the rest of her life. Read more
Teachers take the initiative in learning program
August 31, 2010
Dr. Duane Baker presents to about 900 Issaquah School District teachers at Skyline High School, telling the teachers about improving instruction through observing other teachers’ classrooms. By Laura Geggel
Teachers are a valuable resource, especially for one another. Read more
Vine, Bowers
August 31, 2010
Katie Vine and Matthew Bowers
Katy Vine, of Issaquah, and Matthew Bowers, of North Bend, recently announced their engagement to be wed Sept. 12 in Seattle.
Vine, the daughter of Milt and Janet Vine, of Issaquah, graduated from Issaquah High School in 2004. She earned her Master of Arts degree in accounting from the University of Washington in 2009. Vine works as a certified public accountant for KPMG. Read more
Issaquah grads still hitting the gridiron
August 31, 2010
A year ago, Jake Heaps was quarterbacking the Skyline High School Spartans to a third straight state football championship. This year, he’ll be on the field for Brigham Young University.
In fact, BYU coach Bronco Mendenhall announced last week that Heaps will see action against the University of Washington Huskies when the teams meet Sept. 4 in Provo, Utah. Read more
Sports Calendar
August 31, 2010
Adult sports
Issaquah Alps Trail Club
- Sept. 2, 9:30 a.m., Rattlesnake Ledge in North Bend, 5 miles, 1,400-foot elevation gain. Call 453-8997 … Sept. 5, 9 a.m., Tiger Mountain-Tradition Plateau loop, 4 miles, 600-foot elevation gain. Call 228-6118 … Sept. 6, Dogs Welcome Hike, 3-5 miles, 600-1,000 gain. Call 481-2341 … Sept. 11, Cougar Mountain loop, Wilderness Peak and Longview Peak, 7 miles, 1,700-foor gain. Call 269-3079.
Cascade Bicycle Club
-Sept. 2, 6:30 p.m., Eastside Tour, 20-30 miles from Marymoor Park east parking lot. Call 392-1347 … Sept. 5, 10 a.m., Lake Sammamish loop, 36 miles from Redhook Brewery in Woodinville. Mid-point of ride at Issaquah. Call 206-356-8134. Read more
Police Blotter
August 31, 2010
Dark art
Artwork and tools were stolen from a storage unit in the 1600 block of Northwest Maple Street prior to 10:43 a.m. Aug. 16. The estimated loss is $3,050.
Chomped
Police arrested a 19-year-old Bellevue woman for attempting to steal food from a business in the 1800 block of 12th Avenue Northwest at 1:17 p.m. Aug. 16. The business recovered items worth $33.53. Read more
