Sammamish Forum November 4
November 10, 2009
By Administrator
Halloween pranksters
This is not, yet, one of those crimes that I would bother the local police with, but today, Wednesday the 28th between the hours of 5 and 7 p.m. someone came to our yard and took one of the grave markers from our Halloween display.
It saddens us that after years of decorating our home for the community to enjoy and inviting the local children in to view the interior hauntings of our home and receive refreshments and goodies, there is someone out there that cannot leave things alone for the enjoyment of others.
We can easily identify the grave marker since it is homemade and not one of the store bought reproductions.
We will be watching more carefully for any further vandalism and report to the local police if it continues.
Claudia Haunreiter
Sammamish
Thank you, donors
Thank you to all of the families in the Issaquah School District who answered the call to support our children during the Issaquah Schools Foundation’s Calling for Kids campaign.
On the evenings of Oct. 20 and 21, more than 200 high school students from Issaquah, Liberty and Skyline gave up their evenings to help give back to our schools.
Our students were joined by PTSA members, Superintendent Dr. Steve Rasmussen and members of his executive cabinet, teachers, parents and community volunteers.
Together, they called every family in the Issaquah School District.
So far, the campaign has raised more than $235,000 from 2,000 families and has put the foundation on track to reach its $1.4 million annual fundraising goal.
Calling for Kids contributions will fund programs that elevate and enrich education for all students — After-School Homework Clubs, Academic Enrichment Grants, financial literacy through the Jr. Achievement Program, National Board Certification scholarships for teachers, critical curriculum updates and more.
The willingness of our community to support our schools with their donations — especially during this critical time of declining resources for our schools — is so gratifying.
Did you miss the call? It’s not too late to join the campaign and make a difference for our students and schools! Learn more and donate online at www.issaquahschoolsfoundation.org.
Deborah Parsons
and Leigh Stokes
Calling for Kids co-chairs
No endorsements
are needed
Your advice to vote for Dow Constantine questions your integrity to push for electing a politician who has been part of the problem with failing to maintain fiscal responsibility. Constantine implemented spending, not budget cuts, otherwise the county would have been in better financial shape.
Both candidates demonstrate their weak points and it should be left to the voter to make their own choices.
Your input is of little value.
You mention the educational background that highlights the problem.
When a lawyer fails in the private business sector, he joins the political field and starts to make life difficult for the average citizen and business alike.
Just look at Washington, D.C. or Olympia for proof.
Your publication would serve the public better by staying neutral.
H.W. Maine
Sammamish
Say it ain’t so
In so many words, Vin Scully (in his 60th year as the broadcaster of the Dodgers) said next year he will make the decision to retire or not.
I can’t believe it!
That’s like saying they’re going to take George Washington off the dollar bill.
Tony Emmanuel
Sammamish
Keep headlines
the way they are
Please don’t stop with the ‘cutesy’ headlines on the police blotter.
Not only is it worth a chuckle (read: stupid criminals on parade), but it clearly and concisely spells out the nature of the infraction. I enjoy them tremendously!
Vanessa Windsor Martinez
Sammamish
Halloween pranksters
This is not, yet, one of those crimes that I would bother the local police with, but today, Wednesday the 28th between the hours of 5 and 7 p.m. someone came to our yard and took one of the grave markers from our Halloween display.
It saddens us that after years of decorating our home for the community to enjoy and inviting the local children in to view the interior hauntings of our home and receive refreshments and goodies, there is someone out there that cannot leave things alone for the enjoyment of others.
We can easily identify the grave marker since it is homemade and not one of the store bought reproductions.
We will be watching more carefully for any further vandalism and report to the local police if it continues.
Claudia Haunreiter
Sammamish
Thank you, donors
Thank you to all of the families in the Issaquah School District who answered the call to support our children during the Issaquah Schools Foundation’s Calling for Kids campaign.
On the evenings of Oct. 20 and 21, more than 200 high school students from Issaquah, Liberty and Skyline gave up their evenings to help give back to our schools.
Our students were joined by PTSA members, Superintendent Dr. Steve Rasmussen and members of his executive cabinet, teachers, parents and community volunteers.
Together, they called every family in the Issaquah School District.
So far, the campaign has raised more than $235,000 from 2,000 families and has put the foundation on track to reach its $1.4 million annual fundraising goal.
Calling for Kids contributions will fund programs that elevate and enrich education for all students — After-School Homework Clubs, Academic Enrichment Grants, financial literacy through the Jr. Achievement Program, National Board Certification scholarships for teachers, critical curriculum updates and more.
The willingness of our community to support our schools with their donations — especially during this critical time of declining resources for our schools — is so gratifying.
Did you miss the call? It’s not too late to join the campaign and make a difference for our students and schools! Learn more and donate online at www.issaquahschoolsfoundation.org.
Deborah Parsons
and Leigh Stokes
Calling for Kids co-chairs
No endorsements are needed
Your advice to vote for Dow Constantine questions your integrity to push for electing a politician who has been part of the problem with failing to maintain fiscal responsibility. Constantine implemented spending, not budget cuts, otherwise the county would have been in better financial shape.
Both candidates demonstrate their weak points and it should be left to the voter to make their own choices.
Your input is of little value.
You mention the educational background that highlights the problem.
When a lawyer fails in the private business sector, he joins the political field and starts to make life difficult for the average citizen and business alike.
Just look at Washington, D.C. or Olympia for proof.
Your publication would serve the public better by staying neutral.
H.W. Maine
Sammamish
Say it ain’t so
In so many words, Vin Scully (in his 60th year as the broadcaster of the Dodgers) said next year he will make the decision to retire or not.
I can’t believe it!
That’s like saying they’re going to take George Washington off the dollar bill.
Tony Emmanuel
Sammamish
Keep headlines the way they are
Please don’t stop with the ‘cutesy’ headlines on the police blotter.
Not only is it worth a chuckle (read: stupid criminals on parade), but it clearly and concisely spells out the nature of the infraction. I enjoy them tremendously!
Vanessa Windsor Martinez
Sammamish
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