Willis Dabney Holland
March 29, 2011
Willis (Will) Dabney Holland died peacefully after a short hospital stay March 19. He was 89.
Willis Holland
A celebration of his life will be in April at Timber Ridge at Talus, Issaquah, where he enjoyed the last three years of his life. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery beside his wife, Beverly Joy.
He was born Sept. 4, 1921, in Richmond, Va., to LouEllen Sanders and William Russell Holland.
He graduated from the University of Richmond in 1942. He served in the U.S. Navy Aviation as a meteorologist, attending the U.S. Naval Academy Post Graduate School and achieving the rank of senior lieutenant.
He taught mathematics at the University of Maryland, 1947-50. He entered the U.S. Army Medical Service as a physicist in nuclear medicine at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He retired in Stuart, Fla., as a colonel in 1976.
Betty Jo Kenney
March 29, 2011
Betty Jo Kenney, a Provident Point resident for nearly 20 years, died March 22, 2011. She was 82.
Betty Jo Kenny
She was born to Oscar and Laura Mooney in Bunker, Mo., on May 23, 1928, and grew up in Fredericktown, Mo. She married Reverend Lester Kenney, of Auburn, in 1950.
After pastoring for seven years, they served as Assemblies of God missionaries to Southeast Asia for 42 years, living in the Philippines, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Singapore. Jo served as a pastor’s wife, bible college educator, speaker and counselor. She spoke about family issues at international conferences in Seoul, Korea; Taipei, Taiwan; Moscow, Russia; and Manila, Philippines.
She was also an editor and writer with three books and more than 100 articles, short stories and poems published. She received her diploma from Central Bible College in Springfield, Mo.; a Bachelor of Arts from Northwest University in Kirkland; and a Master of Arts in social science from Azusa Pacific University, California (all summa cum laude).
She was a member of the Pacific Northwest Writers Association and an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God. After retirement, she lived in Issaquah and was a member of The Neighborhood Church in Bellevue for about 20 years.
Scavenger Hunt
March 29, 2011
Where's the potato?
In honor of Village Theatre’s new musical comedy “Iron Curtain,” which opened March 17, Village Theatre is launching a scavenger hunt.
Village Theatre will post a photo of a potato in seven iconic Issaquah locations for the next seven Tuesdays on its Facebook page.
Figure out where that location is, take your own photo with a potato of your choice (receive extra points for style) and post it towww.facebook.com/villagetheatre.
Clues to the potato’s location will be posted every Wednesday through Friday.
Those who post their photo in the correct location first will win a pair of free tickets to see “Iron Curtain.” Everyone who posts will be entered to win a pair of season tickets. Get more info at www.villagetheatre.org/iron_curtain_scavengerhunt.php.
Community Calendar
March 29, 2011
Events
ArtEAST hosts an Education Open House from 5-9 p.m. April 1 at UpFront Gallery, 95 Front St. N. Meet instructors, see demonstrations, mingle, view art and eat snacks. Call 391-3191 or go to www.arteast-education.org.
If your computer’s list of maladies seems to outnumber yours this cold and flu season, let the experts in the Issaquah Kiwanis’ Young Professionals Club identify and help fix the problem at a PC Clinic from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 2, at Gibson Hall, 105 Newport Way S.W.
Issaquah History Museums Winter History Program: The Alpine Dairymen, presented by museum director Erica Maniez, is at 11 a.m. April 9, at the Issaquah Train Depot. Learn the history of Issaquah’s scrappy football champs. All Issaquah History Museum history programs are open to the public, and free of charge. Refreshments will be served. Call 392-3500 or email info@issaquahhistory.org.
Eastside Mothers & More presents “6 Lessons We Learn from our Kids” by Leta Hamilton, from 7-9 p.m. April 12, in the Spring Room at Eastshore Unitarian Church, 12700 S.E. 32nd St., Bellevue. This is a moms-only event and is open to the public. Go to www.eastsidemothersandmore.org.
ArtEAST presents Art of the Garden Event & Marketplace from noon to 8 p.m. April 16 at UpFront Gallery, 95 Front St. N. More than 20 artists will share their special garden-themed work. Call 391-3191.
Mother/Daughter Book Club, girls in fourth through sixth grades and their moms, discusses “Becoming Naomi Leon,” by Pam Munoz Ryan, from 3-4 p.m. April 23 at the Sammamish Library, 825 228th Ave. S.E. Email sjensen@kcls.org.
Seattle Revival Center hosts an Easter egg hunt from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 23 at 12636 S.E. 89th Place, Newcastle. There will be 2,500 eggs, 50 golden eggs, games and crafts, inflatables, free hot dogs, chips and punch. Go to www.seattlerevivalcenter.com.
Public Meetings
March 29, 2011
April 4
City Council regular meeting
7:30 p.m.
Council Chambers, City Hall South
135 E. Sunset Way
April 5
River & Streams Board
7 p.m.
Pickering Room, City Hall Northwest
1775 12th Ave. N.W.
Urban Village Development Commission
7 p.m.
Council Chambers, City Hall South
135 E. Sunset Way
Arts Calendar
March 29, 2011
MARCH
30th
Wings & Things, the music of Paul McCartney, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Field of Champions Sports Bar & Grill, 385 N.W. Gilman Blvd., 392-7111
Village Theatre presents ‘Iron Curtain’ through April 24, Francis J. Gaudette Theatre, 303 Front St. N., $20 to $60, 392-2202 or www.villagetheatre.org
31st
Jessica Houghton CD release party, 7-10 p.m., Vino Bella
Sports Calendar
March 29, 2011
Adult sports
Issaquah Alps Trail Club
April 2, 9:30 a.m., Squak Mountain loop, 5-6 miles, 2,000-foot elevation gain. Call 823-0747 … April 3, Cedar River Trail, 9:30 a.m., 8 miles. Call 837-1535.
Cascade Bicycle Club
March 31, 6:45 p.m., Eastside Tour, 20-30 miles from Sammamish Valley Cycle in Redmond. Call 394-1347 … April 2, 8:30 a.m., Issaquah hills. Call 206-931-1469 … April 3, 10 a.m., Eastside Jaunt, 33 miles from Marymoor Park east parking lot. Ride goes along Lake Sammamish, Beaver Lake and Pine Lake. Call 260-4177.
Rowing
Sammamish Rowing Association holds introductory courses in rowing for ages 13 and up. Register at www.sammamishrowing.org.
Councilman Fred Butler announces re-election campaign
March 29, 2011
NEW — 5:15 p.m. March 29, 2011
Fred Butler
Longtime Councilman Fred Butler, a respected authority on regional transit issues, announced plans Tuesday to run for a fourth term.
The incumbent candidate, a Squak Mountain resident and a retired U.S. Army colonel, joined the City Council more than a decade ago, and served on the board as Issaquah experienced a population boom.
“I want to continue to serve the citizens of Issaquah and the region with my enthusiasm, energy and experience to make Issaquah a better place,” he said in a statement. “I am committed to working collaboratively to solve problems. I pledge to work hard, listen and help when I can.”
Butler, a Sound Transit board member, served last year on a regional effort to guide King County Metro Transit service in the decades ahead. In addition, then-County Executive-elect Dow Constantine tapped Butler to serve on the transition team as Constantine shifted from the County Council to the top county office in 2009.
Meteorologists issue flood watch for Wednesday through Friday
March 29, 2011
NEW — 11:30 a.m. March 29, 2011
Meteorologists issued a flood watch for East King County and much of Western Washington from Wednesday afternoon through Friday, as a strong storm system rolls in from the Pacific Ocean.
Under a flood watch, favorable conditions for flooding exist, but flooding is not imminent or occurring. National Weather Service meteorologists said resident should monitor forecasts and prepare to act quickly if a flood warning is issued.
Forecasters expect the strong Pacific storm to bring heavy rain to the region in the coming days. The increased rainfall could cause increased flows in Issaquah Creek and other waterways.
Meteorologists said a storm band is expected to stall over the area for 24 to 48 hours and dump heavy rain. In the meantime, the freezing level is expected to rise to 7,000 to 9,000 during the same period.
Issaquah poker tournament fosters sister city ties
March 29, 2011
NEW — 11 a.m. March 29, 2011
Pull up a chair at the poker table and help foster the sister-city bond between Issaquah and Chefchaouen, Morocco.
Members of the Lake Sammamish Elks Lodge, alongside the municipal Sister Cities Commission and the nonprofit American Moroccan International Exchange, host a Texas Hold ‘em poker fundraiser at 6 p.m. April 8 at the lodge, 765 Rainier Blvd. N.
Proceeds from the poker tournament benefit Sister Cities Commission activities, such as helping to bring artists to Issaquah from Chefchaouen to share art and culture in local schools and at the Salmon Days Festival.
Registration starts at 5 p.m. April 8 and all participants must be registered before the 6 p.m. start time. The buy-in is a $50 donation. The awards include donated prizes and cash. Call 837-3000 to learn more.
