Szilard, Chaudhuri
May 15, 2012
ulia Szilard and Shomir Chaudhuri
Julia Szilard and Shomir Chaudhuri, both of Seattle, recently announced their engagement to be married in the summer of 2013.
The bride-to-be is the daughter of Shari and Bill Roberts, of Renton, and Peter and Catherine Szilard, of Shoreline.
Julia is a 2004 graduate of Liberty High School. She earned a Bachelor of Science in biology and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from the University of Washington in 2008. She is working on her doctorate of physical therapy from the UW.
The future groom is the son of Rita and Uttam Chaudhuri, of Tacoma. He is a 2004 graduate of Curtis Senior High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science from the UW in 2008. He is a doctoral student in biomedical and health informatics at the UW.
College News
May 15, 2012
Local students make UW dean’s list
The following students from the Issaquah area have been named to the dean’s list at the University of Washington for winter quarter. To qualify, a student must have completed at least 12 graded credits and have a grade point average of at least 3.5 (out of 4).
Who’s News
May 15, 2012
Kaileen Dougherty is awarded the PEO STAR Scholarship
Kaileen Dougherty, a senior at Issaquah High School, recently received the prestigious PEO STAR Scholarship for the 2012-13 academic year.
Kaileen Dougherty
Dougherty is the daughter of Maria and Keith Dougherty. She was recommended for the scholarship by Chapter HV, of Redmond.
She has been accepted and will attend American University in Washington, D.C., where she plans to study public policy and broadcasting beginning this fall.
The PEO STAR Scholarship is a $2,500 scholarship based on excellence in leadership, extracurricular activities, community service, academics and potential for future success. The program is open to young women who are citizens or legal permanent residents of the U.S. or Canada and who are graduating high school seniors at the time of application.
Clubs
May 15, 2012
This week
Cascade Republican Women’s Club: 11:30 a.m. third Wednesday, September through June, Sammamish Plateau Club, 25625 E. Plateau Drive, 861-7910
Eastside Chapter of Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG): 7-9 p.m. third Thursday, First United Methodist Church, 1934 108th Ave. N.E., Bellevue, 206-325-7724, www.bellevue-pflag.org
Eastside Camera Club: 7 p.m. third Thursday, St. Madeleine Sophie Catholic Church, 4400 130th Place S.E., Bellevue, www.eastsidecameraclub.com
Issaquah Business Builders: 7:30 a.m. third Thursday, IHOP Restaurant, 1433 N.W. Sammamish Road, 785-0984, www.issaquahnetworking.com
1940 Census data offers snapshot of Issaquah after Great Depression
May 8, 2012
1940 Census ledger from Issaquah
For historians around the world, including members of the Issaquah History Museums, April 2 was a big day.
Executive Director Erica Maniez had her own personal countdown going for that particular Monday, because after finally fulfilling the mandatory 72-year waiting period, records from the 1940 U.S. Census were released by the U.S. National Archives.
“It was interesting to see some of the old familiar families, and how the next generations down were living in their own households,” she said. “I’ve noticed quite a few people that I’ve known since I worked here who have since passed away, but I did know some people here that are still living.”
Food Stamp Challenge participants asked to eat on only $4.50 per day
May 8, 2012
The whole coffee beans Cori Kauk grinds for a morning cup of java could disappear from the menu soon, as the Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank executive director embarks on a challenge to eat and drink on only $4.50 per day.
The cause is the Food Stamp Challenge, a campaign to encourage households to meet all food needs for a period of time on the equivalent amount to food stamps. The catch: Participants can spend only $1.50 per person per meal, or $4.50 per day — about the same amount as a morning latte.
Firefighters’ donation enables community to purchase AED
May 8, 2012
The popular pool in the Maple Hills community received a piece of lifesaving equipment from local firefighters, just in time for the summer swimming season.
Maple Hills community leaders received about $400 from a nonprofit firefighters group to purchase a long-awaited automated external defibrillator, a portable device designed to use electrical therapy to treat people suffering from cardiac arrest.
“We had just been looking to our community, and we were able to raise most of the money, but not all of it,” longtime Maple Hills resident Susie Smith said. “I just thought that was a really nice gesture for them to step up and help us out with the rest of it.”
Send veterans photos for memorial section
May 8, 2012
This year, again for Memorial Day, The Issaquah Press will print its third annual veterans section — Lest We Forget.
We want your photos and information, veterans. If someone in your family was a veteran, but he or she has passed away, we still want to include him or her. It is important for us to honor and remember all local veterans, living or deceased.
If you have already sent your photo and information to us, you don’t need to do so again. We keep them on file.
Fill out your form at www.issaquahpress.com and email your photo to editor@isspress.com.
Submit Issaquah Hall of Fame nominations by May 21
May 8, 2012
City leaders need outstanding citizens as nominees for the Issaquah Hall of Fame, the annual honor bestowed on someone for making a lasting contribution to the community.
Every spring, the mayor and City Council president select the honoree. Mayor Ava Frisinger and Council President Tola Marts plan to evaluate nominees on several criteria, such as civic-mindedness, leadership and service.
Frisinger and Marts also evaluate the role a person plays in drawing positive attention to Issaquah and fundraising for the public good. Length of service is a factor in the decision as well.
The award is among the most prestigious honors in the Issaquah community.
Send the name of the nominee and a brief summary of his or her contributions to: The Office of the Mayor, P.O. Box 1307, Issaquah, WA 98027-1307. Or submit the nomination via email to mayor@ci.issaquah.wa.us.
The nominations must be received by May 21. Call 837-3020 or email mayor@ci.issaquah.wa.us to learn more.
The city plans to announce the honoree at the annual Community Awards Luncheon on May 31.
Past honorees include environmentalist Ruth Kees, Issaquah Highlands mastermind Judd Kirk and, last year, Triple XXX Rootbeer Drive-in proprietor José Enciso.
Local Habitat for Humanity affiliates plan to merge
May 8, 2012
Habitat for Humanity of East King County — builder of residences in the Issaquah Highlands — and Habitat for Humanity of Seattle/South King County plan to merge, officials announced April 25.
The groups’ boards voted separately after a report explored the advantages and challenges of combining operations. If the process proceeds as expected, leaders from each group could decide on a formal merger agreement in about 90 days. In the meantime, each affiliate plans to continue normal operations.
“This is a significant step,” said Marty Kooistra, Seattle/South King County affiliate CEO. “The boards concluded that by merging the affiliates Habitat could be more effective in providing affordable homeownership to more families in King County.”
In Issaquah, the East King County affiliate built the 10-unit Magnolia Village complex in the highlands. Habitat for Humanity of East King County dedicated the final residences in the complex April 28.
“Housing affordability remains a big issue in King County,” said Tom Granger, East King County affiliate executive director. “The economies and combined resources of a merger will allow us to do more, and we will have a stronger voice advocating for affordable housing.”
