Go pumpkin bowling at Halloween Hoopla
October 26, 2010
Starlyn Shute bowls her pumpkin toward pins at last year’s DownTown Issaquah Association Halloween Hoopla at the Hailstone Feed Store. By Michael Johnson
Starlyn Shute bowls her pumpkin toward pins at last year’s DownTown Issaquah Association Halloween Hoopla at the Hailstone Feed Store. By Michael Johnson
The athletic pumpkin association, if such a group were to exist, would be proud of Issaquah.
The DownTown Issaquah Association is holding its annual Halloween Hoopla in downtown Issaquah, and although it is no longer holding pumpkin basketball games — the orange squash just didn’t bounce well — it now organizes pumpkin bowling, minus the stem, of course.
“If you leave the stem on it would be hard, but we take the stem off and they roll pretty well,” event organizer Michael Johnson said. “Most of the kids get strikes.”
The event is free, paid for by the DownTown Issaquah Association, which in turn uses funds from the Issaquah Arts Commission to subsidize the hoopla. Read more
Spooky Events
October 26, 2010
Things That Go Bump in the Night, presented by Auburn Paranormal Activities Research Team, for ages 12 and up, 5 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way. Call 392-5430.
Fall Fun Fest is from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Issaquah Youth Center in the community center. Fee is $2. Wear a costume and come enjoy activity booths, toddler time toys, face painting and prizes.
The Grange Supply’s first Pet Halloween Party is Oct. 30. A pet costume contest, with prizes, is at noon. Guess the weight of the big pumpkin and win a $50 gift card for you and a $50 gift card to your favorite charity. A photographer will be available from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Learn more at www.grangesupply.com. Read more
Newcastle family wins Hallmark Halloween card competition
October 26, 2010
Tina Palmer’s photo from Halloween 2008 of her daughter Kate, left, and son Jack, right, won Hallmark’s Scare Up Some Fun competition this year. By Tina Palmer
Being a parent can be hard, as any mother or father will tell you. Newcastle resident Tina Palmer got a reminder of that Oct. 31, 2008, when she had her then-3-year-old son Jack and 1-year-old daughter Kate put on their costumes and sit next to each other on the front porch for a photo.
It didn’t go so well, and Kate began to yell. As she screamed, Jack covered his ears.
“I was like, ‘Come on, guys. Can’t you just sit normal for a second?’” Palmer said.
She captured a photo mid-scream, and entered the photo with a caption to Hallmark’s Scare Up Some Fun competition this year, which invited customers to create their own Halloween cards with an offer to print the best entries.
Hallmark chose Palmer’s card to be one of 23 customer-created cards sold online and 16 sold in stores across the country.
Garden club auction benefits Issaquah
October 26, 2010
The Issaquah Garden Club has a lecture, luncheon and auction in store for its November meeting. Ann Baron, Issaquah garden consultant will present “Fall Propagation and Preparing the Garden for Winter” before the club’s free luncheon and annual auction at 11:15 a.m.
Auction items include a Village Theatre package for six, an overflowing chocolate gift basket and a Leavenworth getaway for four. Proceeds from the auction benefit the garden club, which in turn supports nonprofit organizations in town, including the Issaquah Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank, Issaquah Valley Elementary School youth project and Issaquah History Museums.
The program starts at 10 a.m. Nov. 10 at Tibbetts Creek Manor, 750 17th Ave. N.W. R.S.V.P. to Dianne Tanner by e-mailing butterdmt@comcast.net or go to www.issaquahgardenclub.org to learn more.
Family spearheads benefit to raise money for tumor research
October 26, 2010
The Lynch family — Kirstin, Hayden, Brendon and Charlotte — is working to organize a fundraiser that will support tumor research, and, in turn, their son Hayden, who has neurofibromatosis 1. By Lynette Huffman Johnson
In the delivery room, doctors noticed Hayden Lynch’s large birthmarks, called café au lait spots. Furrowing their brows, they told his parents, Kirstin and Brendon Lynch, that the spots could be a sign of neurofibromatosis type 1, called NF1.
In addition to the spots, the disease causes neurofibromas — tumors that can grow anywhere in the body, especially just under the skin, in the brain or on the spinal cord, according to the Mayo Clinic. Usually, the tumors are benign, but they can put pressure on surrounding areas, causing pain or loss of function, such as blindness, deafness and cardiovascular problems. Still, many NF patients can lead full, productive lives, according to the Mayo Clinic. Read more
Patriots advance to district championships
October 26, 2010
Junior Tyler Westenbroek (left) and senior Scott Turner lead the Liberty boys team in the KingCo 3A Conference championships at Lake Sammamish State Park Oct. 21. They finished 10th and 11th, respectively. By Tim Pfarr
Thanks to strong performances at the 3A KingCo Conference championships at Lake Sammamish State Park Oct. 21, the Liberty High School girls and boys cross country teams advanced to the district championships, which will be at Green Lake in Seattle Oct. 28.
Skyline boys, Eastlake girls tops in KingCo cross country
October 26, 2010
The Skyline High School boys cross country team took first place by 20 points in the 4A KingCo Conference championship meet Oct. 21 at Lincoln Park in Seattle.
And the girls of Eastlake continued their dominance in the league, capturing their fifth straight KingCo girls title. Read more
How budget reallocation is affecting high schools in our district
October 26, 2010
By Katie Sutherland
In a time of shrinking budgets and program cuts, Eastside Catholic High School is stronger than ever.
“Despite the financial constraints of last year, we are really pleased that we haven’t cut any student programs,” said new Eastside Catholic President Sister Mary Tracy.
Eastside Catholic has enhanced current curriculum by adding faculty members, such as college counselor Bob Sprung and debate coach Jeff Gans. Besides faculty, the school is offering new opportunities for extracurricular enrichment, including a ski bus and ice hockey team.
In an effort to counter the effects of the current economy, Eastside Catholic has committed to increase the amount of financial aid provided.
Backup quarterback leads Issaquah to 35-14 win over Newport
October 26, 2010
When the starting quarterback of the No. 10-ranked 4A team in the state goes down midway through the second quarter, it’s usually a cause for concern. But not for Issaquah High School’s football team. Not on Oct. 22.
Senior Braden Bouwman stepped in for Ethan Kalin and led the Eagles to a 35-14 4A KingCo Conference victory over host Newport. He completed 10 of 17 passes for 80 yards and a touchdown, including a 10-yard scoring strike to Evan Peterson on his first throw of the game.
“I’m speechless,” Bouwman said with a smile. “That’s the point when the backup has to say, ‘That’s all right. It’s my turn.’ My teammates were very supportive and I feel bad for Ethan. But I’m going to give it my best.” Read more
A closer look at the need for education reform in Washington state
October 26, 2010
By Ehrik Aldana
Do you remember what “An Inconvenient Truth” did for the environment? It is four years later, and documentary filmmaker Davis Guggenheim is back with another project to tackle a monstrous problem: our nation’s education system. The film is “Waiting for Superman” and while its run in theaters is waning, the hot topic of education is ever present with the November elections quickly approaching. Read more
