Climber raises money for breast cancer research
July 30, 2008
To prepare for her second climb up Mount Rainier, Melinda Gage carried her 17-month old son, Marko Gage-Fugate, up Tiger Mountain in Issaquah.
“Really the best thing is to put weight in a pack and head uphill,” the Sammamish resident said. Gage was in training for the annual Climb to Fight Breast Cancer, which requires participants to carry backpacks weighing 30-40 pounds. The packs held climbers’ food and water, boot spikes called crampons, ice axes, sleeping bags and down jackets for the summit. Read more
Sammamish teachers hone skills at Fred Hutchinson
July 30, 2008
Two science teachers from Eastlake High School have chosen to trade in two and a half weeks of their summer vacation to participate in the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center’s Science Education ParTyrell Hardtke and Lara Hollingworth, who both teach biology and environmental sciences, joined about 30 other science teachers from Washington, plus two from Singapore and one from Australia. All worked beside scientists in research laboratories at Fred Hutchinson and other partner locations in Seattle.
“Each new Read more
Native sons find success in minor leagues
July 30, 2008
Former Liberty High School pitcher Tim Lincecum might be today’s best pro ballplayer to hail from Seattle’s Eastside, but he’s not the only one.
Lincecum, a starter for the San Francisco Giants, recently earned one of Major League Read more
Junior golfer is among best in state
July 30, 2008
Li Wang, 13, is a quiet and accommodating teenager.
He won the Washington Junior Golf Association’s District 2 championship in the 12-13 age group last week, but you wouldn’t know it.
District 2 encompasses the most of the greater Seattle area, including Shoreline, Bothell, Snoqualmie, Issaquah and Sammamish.
In the midst of practicing his driving, Wang moves five feet to his left for a better newspaper photo. The brim of his hat blocks his eyes in the pictures, so he removes the cap, too.
On first glance, Wang might not appear intense about his golfing. But he is.
“He would play and practice as long as there’s daylight, to be honest,” said Jim Pike, Wang’s coach and the golf director at Sahalee Country Club. Pike works with Wang three times each week. On the other days, Wang treks the course alone.
“I’d say he’s much better than most kids in his age bracket,” Pike said.
Wang, a Timberline resident, doesn’t brag about winning the Read more
CALENDAR
July 30, 2008
Sammamish 11-12 softball takes second in state
July 23, 2008
Jillian Windsor found herself in an awkward position. As the Sammamish 11-12 majors No. 3 starting pitcher, she knew there were two better pitchers on her team. Read more
Skyline football helps Washington team earn respect
July 23, 2008
Arriving for a weekend of high-level tournament play in New Orleans, certain Skyline High School football players felt they had something to prove.
Eastlake wins first rounds at state
July 23, 2008
Eastlake 10-11 all-stars continue to mow down their competition.
After winning the District 9 tournament July 5-13, Eastlake turned its eye toward state opponents. Read more
Community Calendar
July 23, 2008
Youth
Sammamish Family YMCA is offering summer camps, specialty programs, sports, preschool, tween and teen programs and swim lesson at 4221 228th Ave. S.E. in Issaquah. Call 391-4840 to register.
Eastside Precision Drill Team is seeking new members. The non dance drill team practices weekly on Tuesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria of Redmond Junior High.
They’re now forming their 2008 team and will be training for 2008 parade performances. School-age girls are invited – no experience needed. Call 647-4831.
Library activities
Read three get one free summer edition. Students in middle school/junior high and high school, read three books, write three thoughtful reviews and get a prize book free.
Forms are available at the Sammamish library and when turned in, are eligible for a monthly prize drawing and entered in the drawing for the grand prize, a laptop computer. In addition, this year will feature a video book review contest.
Teens may shoot a book-themed video, reviews of books, or even book trailers.
They then upload their personal entry into a YouTube account and a panel of five teen services librarians will judge it.
Talk Time is at 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Join other adults to improve your English conversation skills. Call Literacy AmeriCorps at 369-3452.
The Mother Daughter Book Group is for girls age 9-12 and their mothers. This month’s book is “The Thief Lord” by Cornelia Funke, 7 p.m. Aug. 27.
Book Bugs! pajama summer story times. For children aged 2-6 with an adult. 7 p.m. July 28 and Aug. 4.
Flutter, Buzz and Zoom! preschool story times. For children aged 3-6 with an adult. 10 a.m. July 29 and Aug. 5.
Buzz! Buzz! A buggy story time for babies. For children aged 6-12 months with an adult. 11 a.m. July 29 and Aug. 5
Be-Bopping Bugs! toddler story times. For children aged 2-3 with an adult. 11 a.m. July 23 and 30 and Aug. 6.
A Bug’s Tale features stories and songs from a bugs point of view. For children age 3 and older, presented by Courtney Campbell. 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Aug. 6. Free tickets are available beginning Aug. 1.
Author and career consultant Allan Hay will help people understand how to make an impact at their next job interview. Hay, the author of “Memory Mining, Digging for Gems From Your Past Good Work,” will discuss strategies to help people take a fresh look at job interviews.
The discussion is scheduled for 7 p.m. Sept. 10.
Volunteers needed
The Sammamish Farmers Market needs volunteers. The market is from 4-8 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 1 at the Sammamish City Hall Plaza.
Volunteers are needed to plan special events, work on the newsletter, help with logistics, organize children’s events and more. Go to www.sammamishfarmersmarket.org for a description of volunteer opportunities.
The King County Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program needs certified long term care ombudsman volunteers.
After completing a four-day training program, visit with residents, take and resolve complaints and advocate for residents.
Volunteers are asked to donate four hours a week and attend selected monthly meetings. Contact John Stilz at 206-697-6747 or johns@solid-ground.org.
Eastside Bluebills is a Boeing retiree volunteer organization that strives to provide opportunities for retirees to help others in need and to assist charitable and nonprofit organizations.
Eastside Bluebills meet every third Wednesday of the month at the Bellevue Regional Library from 10 a.m.-noon. Call 235-3847.
LINKS, Looking Into the Needs of Kids in Schools, places community volunteers in the schools of the Lake Washington School District. Opportunities include tutoring, classroom assistance and lunch buddy.
Just one hour a week can make a difference in a child’s life. Call Clair at 867-1677 or Nanci at 885-9158.
Eastside Baby Corner needs volunteers to sort incoming donations of clothing and toys and prepare items for distribution. Go to www.babycorner.org.
Volunteers are needed to visit homebound patrons with the King County Library System’s Traveling Library Center program. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and have reliable transportation.
Call Susan LaFantasie at 369-3235.
Volunteer drivers are needed for the Senior Services Volunteer Transportation Program.
Flexible hours, mileage, parking reimbursement and supplemental liability insurance are offered. Call 206-448-5740.
Guide Dogs for the Blind Eager Eye Guide Pups Club needs volunteers to raise puppies for use as guide dogs for the blind. For information, call Sandy at 644-7421.
Volunteer Chore Services links volunteers with seniors or individuals who are disabled and are living on a limited income. Call 284-2240.
Indian culture on display at Sammamish Farmer’s Market
July 23, 2008
People who visited the Sammamish Farmer’s Market July 16, were met with the sights and smells of traditional Indian culture. Read more
