Police Blotter
July 26, 2011
Who’s the fairest of them all?
Police responded to a minor accident in the 100 block of Front Street North at 1:02 p.m. July 5 after the driver of a GMC opened a door at the same moment a Lexus passed the spot. The vehicles’ side mirrors collided, and the impact dislodged the GMC’s mirror. The estimated loss is unknown.
Nothin’ ventured, nothin’ gained
Police assisted a man in the 100 block of East Sunset Way at 2:52 p.m. July 5 after he said officers had harassed him and accused him of scratching a window on his sister’s car. The responding officer asked if he wanted to file a complaint, but he said he “didn’t want to file nothin’” for police.
It’s everywhere you want to be
A person in the 18700 block of Southeast 43rd Street said unauthorized charges had been made to his or her Visa account prior to 3:20 p.m. July 5. The estimated loss is $837.95.
Moving forward
A Toyota was stolen in the 600 block of Front Street South prior to 7:29 p.m. July 5. The estimated loss is $1,600.
Community Calendar
July 26, 2011
Events
Lake Sammamish Elks Lodge hosts an open house and pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon July 30 at 765 Rainier Blvd. N. All you can eat for $7, or $5 for children. Call 392-1400.
The Highlands Soccer Club fall 2011 registration is open through Aug. 5 at www.hsclub.org. The club is open to boys and girls ages 3-12. Matches are at the Issaquah Highlands Central Turf Fields on Sunday afternoons. There is a $49 program fee and a $39 uniform fee to new members.
It’s Family Day at the Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 30 at Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. N.W., featuring the following events:
Purchase handcrafted items made by local youth in the courtyard.
Kid Magician Cizek performs from 10-10:30 a.m. in the courtyard.
The Fire Inside Celtic band performs from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the hay barn.
The Reptile Man brings his Reptile Show to the courtyard from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Listen Up, a vocal group of 8- to 12-year-olds, perform from 1-1:45 p.m. in the courtyard.
William E. Thornburg
July 26, 2011
William E. Thornburg
William E. Thornburg, of Issaquah and Bellevue, died July 11, 2011, at Mercer Island Care Center.
Born to George and Mildred (Harding) Thornburg, Bill attended Los Angeles schools and Poly Tech before his United States Air Force service. Bill worked in insurance in Portland, Ore., Fairbanks, Alaska; and Powers Insurance, Issaquah.
After retiring, Bill was a Hutchison House resident.
Preceded in death by his sister and two brothers, Bill is survived by son Daniel Thornburg; daughters Tracy Thornburg and Kelly Thornburg; and grandson Joshua Thornburg.
Special thanks/remembrances to Providence Hospice Care, medics, Faith in Action and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.
Sports Calendar
July 26, 2011
Adult sports
Issaquah Alps Trail Club
July 30, 9 a.m., Rattlesnake Mountain to Stan’s Lookout, 5 miles, 1,400-foot elevation gain. Call 837-1535 … July 31, 9:30 a.m., Sammamish’s Hazel Wolf Wetland and Soaring Eagle Park, 5 miles, 300-foot elevation gain. Call 453-8997. … Aug. 5, 10 a.m., Dogs’ Welcome Hike, 4-6 miles, 800-1,200-foot elevation gain. Call 481-2341 … Aug. 6, 9:30 a.m., Squak Mountain from Mountainside Dr., 5 miles, 1,200-foot elevation gain. Call 453-8997 … Aug. 7, 9:30 a.m., Lodge Lake on Pacific Crest Trail, 4 miles, 850-foot elevation gain. Call 427-8449.
Cascade Bicycle Club
July 29, 9 a.m., Bellevue to Lake Sammamish, 35 miles from Lake Bellevue. Call 891-7079 … Aug. 2, Cycle Tuesday, 5:45 p.m., 25-35 miles from Gene Coulon Park in Renton. Call 206-200-7314.
Softball
Issaquah Parks has Jack & Jill leagues and men’s 35 & older leagues, which begin play in early August. Call 837-3308.
Shooting
Aug. 21, noon, Cascade Mountain Men shooting event at Issaquah Sportsmen’s Club … Hunter education courses are available at the Issaquah Sportsmen’s Club. Call 206-940-5862.
Arts Calendar
July 26, 2011
JULY
27th
Music on the Streets: The Rainieros, 6-9 p.m., Hailstone Feed Store, 232 Front St. N.
28th
Shakespeare on the Green presents “Comedy of Errors,” 7 p.m., community center, 301 Rainier Blvd. S., free
Anna Vasilevskaya, 7-10 p.m., Vino Bella, 99 Front St. N., 391-1424
Concerts in the Park: Dr. Funk, 6:30-8 p.m., Pine Lake Park, Sammamish
ArtEAST presents an artist talk with Stephanie Dickie, 6:30-8:30 p.m., artEAST Gallery Up Front, 95 Front St. N.
Evan Stanley Espeseth
July 26, 2011
Stan Espeseth, 89, a long-time resident of Bellevue and Providence Point, passed away July 12, 2011.
Stan is survived by his wife of 58 years, Barbara; son Robert (Cynthia), of Woodinville; daughter Karen Snow (Will), of Palo Alto, Calif.; and grandchildren Madeline and Jesse.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at Sammamish Presbyterian Church, 22522 N.E. Inglewood Hill Road, Sammamish.
In lieu of flowers, make contributions in Stan’s memory to the Issaquah History Museums, P.O. Box 695, Issaquah WA 98027, or to an organization of your choice.
Jack M. Long
July 26, 2011
Jack M. Long, 78, of Issaquah, passed away from natural causes Friday, July 22, 2011, at home with his wife, Bunny, the love of his life for over 54 years, at his side.
Jack Long
Jack was born in Durant, Okla., on March 29, 1933, to Florence Alma Long and Jesse James Long. He was the youngest of six children. In 1935 the family moved to Sacramento, Calif., where Jack had wonderful childhood memories. At the age of 14, Jack hitchhiked to State College, Pa., to live with his brother Bill. He later returned to Sacramento and graduated from Grant Union High School in 1950.
In 1953 Jack joined the Army and was stationed in Korea for two years as a staff sergeant. After leaving the army, Jack attended Sacramento Junior College.
He met Frances “Bunny” Kearney in 1956 while they were both employed at the Blake, Moffitt & Towne Paper Co. They married in 1957, moved to Washington in 1958 and settled in Bellevue soon thereafter. In 1971, the family opened its first carpet store, The Shag Shop, in Eastgate. The business name changed to Long’s Home Fashion Center in 1981 and moved to Issaquah in 1988. The business continues to operate there as Long’s Floors.
Ernest H. Johnston
July 26, 2011
Ernest H. Johnston was born in Seattle to English parents Alfred and Lilian Johnston on April 21,1926.
Ernest Johnston
He died in Issaquah on July 16, 2011.
Ernie attended public, Catholic and technical schools in Seattle. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II on an aircraft carrier in the Pacific.
Ernie is survived by his wife of 62 years, Betty; their daughter Brenda Corbett; son Stephen and his wife Marianne Johnston; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. All were dearly loved by him.
Ernie worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 38 years, and the city of Issaquah for 10 years. He was a quiet, gentle man who was an excellent craftsman and gardener. He loved his family, friends, his church and his country.
Public Meetings
July 26, 2011
July 27
Development Commission
7 p.m.
Council Chambers, City Hall South
135 E. Sunset Way
July 28
Planning Policy Commission
6:30 p.m.
Council Chambers, City Hall South
135 E. Sunset Way
Aug. 2
Council Utilities, Technology & Environment Committee
5:30 p.m.
Baxter 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
Aug. 3
Issaquah School Board
Agenda: board and administration retreat
9 a.m.
Issaquah School District Administration Building
565 N.W. Holly St.
Herbert E. Mull
July 26, 2011
Herbert E. Mull, of Issaquah, died July 15, in Issaquah. He was 81.
A memorial service was July 25 at the family farm.
Herbert was born Feb. 10, 1930.
He is survived by siblings Gordon Mull and Loretta Cole; and children Bert (Annette) Mull, Christine (Gary) Balyeat, Diane (Rich) Lucas, and Cliff (Jody) Mull.
Memorial donations can be made to the Issaquah Schools Foundation.
