Serving up an extra helping of homes
April 9, 2013
Benefit dinner will help church build homes in Mexico
Every summer for the past 13 years, volunteers from Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church have traveled to Tecate, Mexico, to help build family homes.
Teens, college students and adults spend about a week working beneath the hot summer sun, to make progress on a home that will make a world of difference for a family in need.
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Volunteers from Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church stand in front of a home they built in Tecate, Mexico, in 2011.
Help teen diplomat get to China
April 9, 2013
Issaquah High School freshman Sam Hansen, 15, is one of 20 to 25 students nationwide selected to attend the JSA Diplomat Program in Beijing, China, this summer.
However, he has very little time to raise the $5,500 for tuition, room and board to take advantage of the opportunity. His family is unable to contribute the entire cost of the program, so he is seeking any other financial support he can get, either in the form of donations or work opportunities.
Sam Hansen
Each summer, young leaders from across the United States travel to Beijing, China, for a monthlong program to learn about modern China and the art of diplomacy. The program aims to provide America’s future leaders with the skills to represent their country effectively on global issues.
Student projects explore history’s newsmakers
April 9, 2013
Liberty High School freshman Tania Nambo-Escobar could literally talk for hours about the history of Che Guevara.
“I love presenting about Che Guevara in general,” she said. “Ask me a question and, whether you like it or not, I will give you a full speech about it.”
Nambo-Escobar knows a lot about the subject, after she spent months researching and putting together an exhibit to enter into the local History Day competition.
Jet skiers buzz Lake Sammamish in annual egg hunt
April 9, 2013
Jet skiers from as far away as Spokane celebrated Easter with an annual aquatic egg hunt.
About 50 riders arrived on the shore of Lake Sammamish on March 31 to take part in the event put on every year by The NorthWest Freeriders. While the weather is usually more of a hurdle than a blessing, riders waded out into the water during a bright, warm day.
Photos by Dayton Fedak
Jessie Wilcox (second from left) celebrates winning the hunt by collecting seven eggs in the short time it took for the 50 riders to collect the total 100. Alaina Fiske, Patricia Fiske and Scott Wilcox (from left) joined her.
After a meeting to discuss the boundaries and rules of the competition, event coordinator Dayton Fedak planted 100 eggs in a cordoned-off southern section of the lake.
Student sets rocket trajectory for nationals
April 9, 2013
Skyline High School’s Physics/Rocketry Club is headed to the Team America Rocketry Challenge National Fly-Off May 11.
The club’s design is one of 100 rockets selected from 725 entries from across the country in the contest. Skyline also is one of two clubs that will represent the state of Washington at the altitude and duration competition in Washington, D.C., next month.
SipFest tickets on sale now
April 9, 2013
SipFest invites interested epicureans, oenophiles and amateur beer cicerones to explore the best the Pacific Northwest has to offer May 11.
Beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Pickering Barn, 20 wineries, 10 breweries and 10 local restaurants will bring their best libations to tantalize the palates of discerning aficionados. Wine, beer and food will grace the menu for those wishing to support the benefit for Encompass, a local nonprofit organization that serves the needs of children and families in the Issaquah, Sammamish and Snoqualmie Valley communities.
College News
April 9, 2013
OSU students make honor roll
The following local students were named to the Oregon State University honor roll.
Issaquah: Devin O’Donnell and Sarah Jacobi
Sammamish: Avalon Dunbar and Kyla Krueger
Preston: Megan Smith
Who’s News
April 9, 2013
Young poet earns national recognition
Skyline High School sophomore Niyathi Chakrapani received a silver medal for her poetry from the National Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.
Now in its 90th year, the Scholastic Alliance of Young Artists and Writers National Awards are given out annually in 28 categories of art and writing. Only about 1 percent of the teens from across the country who apply for scholarships and the chance to have their works exhibited or published are honored at the national level.
Who’s News
April 9, 2013
Spiritwood resident crochets Easter baskets
Spiritwood at Pine Lake’s Betty Vaughan crocheted more than 100 Easter baskets for Spiritwood residents.
Spiritwood staff members filled the baskets with Easter eggs and candy, and then delivered them to the residents and their families at Easter brunch.
The Woods celebrate their 70th anniversary
April 9, 2013
David and Joan Wood celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary March 22, 2013.
They both grew up in Seattle; David attended Roosevelt High School and Joan attended Garfield High School. They attended the University of Washington. David and Joan met while skiing with college buddies on a trip to Paradise at Mount Rainier.
