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May 22, 2012
Issaquah History Museums director wins county award
The Association of King County Historical Organizations recently honored Erica Maniez for her long-term leadership of the Issaquah History Museums.
The association chose Maniez for its 2012 Willard Jue Memorial Award, citing her 12 years of work in locating and digitally cataloging items for the museums’ collections, capturing oral histories of longtime Issaquah residents, providing local schoolchildren with educational programs and tours, and writing two books about local history.
King County Councilman Larry Phillips presented the award to Maniez at a ceremony at the Museum of History & Industry in Seattle.
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.
Who’s News
May 8, 2012
Triad Financial Strategies CEO wins Five Star honor
Triad Financial Strategies, an award-winning wealth management firm located in Issaquah, recently announced that Tait Lane, its managing principal and CEO, has been selected as a 2012 FIVE STAR Wealth Manager. His selection will be published in the April 2012 issue of Seattle Magazine.
Lane has been in the financial industry since 1998. His areas of practice include asset management, alternative investments, estate planning and retirement planning, and income strategies.
Triad Financial Strategies Inc. is an independent wealth-advisory firm. Its broker/dealer is LPL Financial Inc., the largest independent broker/dealer in the country as reported by Financial Planning magazine, June 1996-2011, based on total revenue.
Who’s News
May 1, 2012
Local students earn Eagle Scout rank
Ian Engelbeck, a senior at Skyline High School, and Douglas Dietzel, a 2011 Skyline graduate and student at Washington State University, have earned the highest honor in Boy Scouting, the rank of Eagle Scout.
Engelbeck has been involved in Scouting since 2000 and joined Troop 636 in 2005. He has been a camp counselor at Camp Parsons on Hood Canal for the past two summers and will work there again this summer. His Eagle Service Project involved planning, supervising and organizing volunteers to build an observation deck at the Evans Creek Preserve in Sammamish.
Dietzel has been involved in Scouting since 1999 and joined Troop 636 in 2004. His Eagle Service Project involved planning, supervising and organizing volunteers to build a shelter at the preschool playground at Faith United Methodist Church.
Both Scouts were honored at a ceremony at Faith United Methodist Church on March 11.
Who’s News
April 24, 2012
Issaquah resident honored
Lisa Whatle
Lisa Whatley, of Issaquah, was recently awarded the Nancy Danoff, MD, Spirit of Service Award at the Breastfeeding Coalition of Washington’s annual awards presentation in Lacey.
The award recognizes individuals who promote, protect and support breastfeeding as a vital part of the health and development of children and families.
Whatley is a registered nurse and International Board Certified lactation consultant at Evergreen Healthcare, in Kirkland, and is also a private practice lactation consultant providing home visits in the community.
Who’s News
April 17, 2012
Contributed EFR members (from left) Deputy Chief Bud Backer, Firefighter Wayne Parker and Battalion Chief Glenn Huffman.
EFR honors firefighter Wayne Parker
Wayne Parker, an Eastside Fire & Rescue firefighter, was recognized by the Lake City Elks Lodge as the 2011 Firefighter of the Year at their annual Firefighter Recognition Banquet and Awards Dinner in February.
The lodge invites fire departments from throughout the region to attend this event in thanks for their service to the public. Parker, who works at Station 72 in Issaquah, was recognized for his efforts with Ryan’s Solution, a program bringing awareness of the prescription medication overdose problem in teens today, and International Medical Response, which helps people during disasters.
Parker was hired by EFR in 2007 and has been a firefighter since 2003.
Who’s News
April 10, 2012
Local students honored
The United Nations Commission on the Status of Women recently awarded the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Scholar Recognition Award to Issaquah students Linnane Lecoque (Liberty High School, technology), Kim Bussing (Issaquah High School, mathematics), Lauren Ryan (Issaquah, engineering), Supriya Dublish (Skyline High School, mathematics), Jessica Foo (Liberty, science), Erika Shirovna (Skyline, technology) and Maddi Hutson (Skyline, science). Also winning were Hanna Bergam (Liberty, mathematics) and Maria Dalzell-Matos (Issaquah, science).
Who’s News
April 3, 2012
Issaquah Trophy & Awards wins best in nation honor
Issaquah Trophy & Awards were awarded with one of their industry’s highest honors — the 2011-2012 ARA Large Retailer of the Year.
“This is an incredible award and is a testament to our staff’s commitment to our customers and the community,” said Jeff Anderson, Issaquah Trophy & Awards President. “We strive to be a leader in our industry and are thrilled to be recognized by our peers as one of the best in the business.”
The ARA Large Retailer of the Year award recognizes general business practices based on integrity and a partnering approach to customer relationships. The selection process considered showroom design and presentation, website design, production technology, employee benefits, recognition industry involvement and community involvement.
Finalists were also submitted to ARA suppliers for a vote.
Who’s News
March 27, 2012
Eagles booster club honors athletes of the month
The Issaquah High School Booster Club honored Fletcher Martin for the February and Anna Fairhart for the March Red Robin Scholar Athlete awards.
The award is given to a senior who has shown outstanding accomplishments both as an athlete and as a student at Issaquah High and in the Issaquah community.
Martin has participated in varsity basketball for two years, varsity golf and freshman football. He also received Honorable Mention All-King County in basketball as a junior. He has maintained a 3.9 grade point average while taking Advanced Placement calculus and honors English.
Who’s News
March 20, 2012
Wounded warriors treated to snowmobiling trip
Lake Sammamish Elks Lodge and the Cascade Drift Skippers
A local group of wounded warriors were treated by the Lake Sammamish Elks Lodge and the Cascade Drift Skippers for a day of snowmobiling and barbecue March 3.
Elks member Monte Russell (left) escorted to Snoqualmie Pass U.S. Army members (not in order) Ulises Osequera, Gregory Williams, Glenda Gates, John Steele, Rebecca Carroll, Jazz Burney, Jeanette Rodriquez, Jade Phillip and Bruce Harley.
