Regional identity thief convicted
August 27, 2008
Man found guilty of 6 crimes
Charles Robinson Berry, 31, pled guilty to five counts of identity theft and one count of forgery July 22.
Police initially filed a case alleging that Berry committed Read more
Review editorial
August 27, 2008
Photo contest displays lots of local talent
The Issaquah/Sammamish Amateur Photo Contest has its 2008 winners! Again this year, the array of talent was quite impressive.
With more than 150 entries, the judging was difficult. Scenics are the most popular entry, especially the winter scenes from last winter’s snowy days. Our judges find it hard to choose the best between the beautiful scenes from the hillsides around the lake, the vivid summer sunsets, full moons over the hill, lightning storms, autumn leaves and meadows of wildflowers.
Issaquah’s historic downtown also attracts a number of photographers -from the car shows to city hall – and Lake Sammamish State Park gets more than its fair share of scenic entries.
A favorite scenic among those behind the lenses are the close-ups of Mother Nature – dew drops on a blossom or leaf, water tumbling over rocks in a stream, crisp apples on a tree, rainbows and autumn leaves. Some are spectacular!
The people pictures are fun, mostly of children. Teen photographers sent photos of their friends, some just clowning around, others cliff jumping into a lake or skateboarding.
The animals are our favorite entries and get a wide range of votes from judges. Xing Du’s family of mergansers on the lake was the hands-down favorite this year, for its precise clarity and color in each feather in the flock.
The finalists also included a close up of a cow’s snout, a honey bee, a litter of puppies, a trio of owls, horses running through a meadow, and many deer. Of course, we also appreciated the menagerie of birds, a hamster, raccoons, squirrel, ducks, many dogs, salmon, and the solo cat.
We’ve already set aside some of our favorite pictures as contenders for special sections and magazines in 2009. Others we may just publish at random so readers get to see more of them.
Now it’s time to get that camera clicking to enter the next contest.
Do remember that Issaquah/Sammamish photos are one of the judging criteria. Although we enjoy world travel shots, they aren’t likely to win.
Keep up the good work, and happy clicking!
Sammamish Forum
August 27, 2008
New library needed
I have to respond to John Burg’s letter (Sammamish Forum, July 30) where he scolds our City Council for rolling over to the King County Library System for Read more
Bottenberg and Sheely wed
August 27, 2008
Joanne Bottenberg and Austin SheelyJoanne Bottenberg and Austin Sheely were married May 10, 2008 in an outdoor ceremony. It was originally planned for the Alpental Ski Area, where both are volunteers with the Alpental Ski Patrol, but instead was shifted to the Snoqualmie West Timberline Lodge with a five-day notice because the Alpental ski season was extended another month.
Joanne is a graduate of Issaquah High School and Western Washington University and works at the Starbucks corporate office in Seattle. Austin is a graduate of Shorecrest High School and is a crane operator with the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 302.
The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Kent Buttars with a Gaelic theme with musicians on pipes, flute, guitar and fiddle and soloist Erin McNamee and included a traditional handfasting ceremony.
The bride’s attendants included Cindy Barton, maid of honor; JoAnn Garrett, matron of honor; Doug Burchard, bridesman; Andrea Smith, bridesmaid and Ashlynn Smith and Mikah Bottenberg, flower girls.
The groom’s attendants included Mikael Norman, best man; Galen Sheely and Robert Rooney, groomsmen; Heather Nicholson, groomsmaid; and Jakab Bottenberg, ring bearer.
Joyce and Norm Bottenberg of Sammamish are the bride’s parents. The groom’s parents are Gail Stewart of Shoreline and Patrick Sheely of Arlington.
The couple honeymooned in the Caribbean and reside in Renton Highlands.
Sammamish wedding venues profit in summer
August 26, 2008
Private clubs and public parks top the list of popular spots in the city
Megan and Tyler Snow have a toast at the Plateau Club.
When Karen and Mike Policar were planning their wedding reception, they wanted to pick a place where guests could stand outside, rain or shine, near the church where they held their ceremony. They also wanted on-site catering.
The Policars became one of 30 couples to book the Plateau Club for a wedding reception this year. Three-quarters of those weddings will take place from May to September. Last year the club hosted 20 weddings.
Sammamish couples do not have to look far to tie the knot. The city has several wedding venues that draw brides from around the region.
Price and value are some of the differentiating factors between venues, which draw in the majority of their profits in summer.
Couples pay a minimum of $2,500 to hold their weddings at the Read more
Businesses turn in 3.5 tons in annual recycling event
August 26, 2008
Sammamish businesses dropped off 101 loads of recyclables, totaling Read more
Calendar
August 21, 2008
Events
Concert in the park. Every Thursday through the summer, go listen to live music at Pine Lake Park. parking is available at Discovery Elementary and via shuttle from the park and ride lot. This week’s show features Shelly and the Curves playing 60s, 70s and 80s dance music. Shows start at 6:30 p.m.
The Vedic Cultural Center will hold its grand opening from noon- 2 a.m. Aug. 23 and noon-8 p.m. Aug. 24. The festivities will include concerts, children’s activities, displays of Indian village life depicting Krishna’s childhood and concerts.
Open House. Come meet the new neighbor, Eastside Catholic. The school is offering an open house to the Sammamish Community from 1-3 p.m. Sept. 14 at Eastside Catholic, 232 228th Ave. SE.
The Eastlake High School Community Service Fair is looking for organizations that need high school student volunteers. This is an opportunity for your organization to reach 1100 potential student volunteers. Organizers provide a table, chairs and a sign up sheet for your representative to share information about your group and ways the students can work with your organization to fulfill their required community service commitments. The fair is scheduled for the mornings of Sept. 29 and 30 at Eastlake. For more information contact mkkayser@hotmail.com
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 beginning Sept. 23. Join other adults to improve your English conversation skills. Call Literacy AmeriCorps at 369-3452.
This month, the Sammamish Book Discussion Group will discuss “Mr. Pip” by Lloyd Jones. The novel tells the story of Matilda, a 13-year-old living on a fictitious island shattered by war. A man named Mr. Watts begins teaching the children of the island by reading to them from Dickens’ “Great Expectations.”
The children become interested in the character Pip, an orphan in London, who sparks their imaginations and gives them some escape from their war-torn lives.
The discussion is scheduled for 7 p.m. Aug. 20 at the Sammamish Library.
The Mother Daughter Book Group is for girls ages 9-12 and their mothers. This month’s book is “The Thief Lord” by Cornelia Funke, 7 p.m. Aug. 27.
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.
Spanish Story times for children 3 and older with an adult. 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 20 and 27.
Pajama Story Times for children ages 2-6 with an adult. Families are welcome. 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15, 22 and 29.
Toddle On Over – Toddler Story Times for children ages 2-3. Siblings are welcome, but space is limited. 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sept. 17 and 24.
Preschool Story Times for children ages 3-6 with an adult. Siblings are welcome, but space is limited. 10 a.m. Sept 18 and 25 or 1 p.m. Sept. 19 and 26.
Tiny Tales Story Times for children ages 6-12 months with an adult. Space is limited. 11 a.m. Sept. 18 and 25.
Young Toddler Story Times for children 12-24 months with an adult. 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Sept. 19 and 26.
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.
Elite racer Adam Jensen wins Beaver Lake Triathlon
August 21, 2008
Audrey Baldessari, of Redmond, was the first woman to cross the finish line. This is her second consecutive win. Photo by Greg Farrar
Benjamin Bigglestone, 35, shaved nine seconds from his time, but it wasn’t enough to win the Beaver Lake Triathlon again.
The Newcastle resident Read more
Habben helps Huskies
August 21, 2008
Skyline grad Cory Habben now plays for the Huskies.
That last repetition on the bench press seems to be just a tad easier these days. So does that final lap of sprints.
And game planning for opponents? Well, Cody Habben has no problem focusing on his part.
Thus, the difference between hoping to play and being assured of playing time.
Habben, a part of Skyline High School’s 2005 state championship team, has been penciled in as the projected starter at right tackle for the University of Washington for the upcoming season.
It’s a new role for Habben, who had battled upperclassmen for playing Read more
King Salmon fishing season now open on Lake Sammamish
August 21, 2008
By Dallas Cross
The salmon have arrived in Lake Sammamish and are making their way up its tributaries to be captured for their eggs and milt at the state hatchery on Issaquah Creek. The state has determined that the king – or Chinook – salmon run will exceed its need at the Read more
