Roll Call
February 23, 2009
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1694
Addressing fiscal matters for the 2007-2009 biennium ESHB 1694, which passed the Senate by a vote of 30 to 18, adjusts the spending for the 2007-09 biennial budget. The 2007-09 biennial operating budget was adopted in 2007 and modified in 2008. It appropriates $33.7 billion from the state General Fund and several other accounts, referred to as the Near General Fund. The total budgeted amount from all funds and accounts, which includes state and federal funds, is $57.2 billion. ESHB 1694 would reduce the 2007-09 Near General Fund budget by $635 million and the total budget by $344 million. The House concurred with the Senate’s amendments on ESHB 1694 by a vote of 80 to 14. The Governor signed ESHB 1694 into law. Read more
Broadhurst unlikely to join Lake Washington schools
February 23, 2009
If the Lake Washington School Board votes to deny the transfer of Broadhurst, the neighborhood’s residents will remain in the Snoqualmie Valley School District. Read more
Day off means service
February 23, 2009
Ivan Leniski, of Sammamish, and Ethan Peltz, of Redmond, among other Sammamish youth, used their Presidents Day to help plant and care for native trees and shrubs at a tree nursery in Lake Sammamish State Park. Leniski, who attends Interlake High School, was volunteering with the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust, an organization that tries to maintain or enhance natural areas between Seattle and Central Washington. Photo courtesy Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust
Council approves $103,557 for trucks
February 23, 2009
Three new trucks will enter the City of Sammamish’s fleet in the near future. Read more
Wish you were here
February 23, 2009
The Sammamish-based Chris Elliott fund for Glioblastoma Brain Cancer Research is holding an online auction fund-raiser. Items for auction include gift certificates to local restaurants, stays in local hotels and big-ticket items like a five-day trip to Cancun, Mexico. For more information, or to bid, visit www.chriselliottfund.cmarket.com. The auction runs through March 1.
2009 SAMMI Awards full of ‘incredible’ people
February 23, 2009
It’s time to get out the suit and tie and the sparkly gowns again. The eighth annual SAMMI Awards (Sammamish Acknowledges Magnificent Moments of Inspiration) event is coming to Eastlake High School at 7 p.m., March 14. Read more
Jan Gardner
February 23, 2009
After a heroic battle with cancer for six and a half years, Jan Gardner passed away Feb. 6, 2009, at age 55. Read more
clubs
February 23, 2009
Clubs, groups
A support group for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s meets in Issaquah. the group is designed to let caregivers gain emotional support, learn and share their experiences. The free group meets from 6-7:30 p.m, the second Thursday of each month at Aegis of Issaquah, 780 N Juniper Street. Call 313-7364. Read more
Volunteers needed
February 23, 2009
Volunteers needed
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. Read more
Calendar
February 23, 2009
Events
Friends of Youth is holding their third annual fundraising luncheon. The keynote speaker will be Dave Pelzer, author of “A Child Called ‘It.’” The luncheon, a celebration of youth, is scheduled for noon-1:30 p.m. March 19 at the Hilton Bellevue Hotel. There is a suggested donation of $150. For reservations or more information, e-mail shui@friendsofyouth.org or call 869-6490, ext. 326. Read more
