Schools enhance community spirit
August 31, 2010
There are few things that make a community gel like a neighborhood school. Sammamish has many, including the new Creekside Elementary that just opened yesterday.
As the school year starts this week, make sure to get involved in a school community near you. For those with children in the schools, this is easy. Do your part as a classroom volunteer and don’t forget to join the PTA, even if you don’t have time to be involved. Read more
Sammamish Forum September 1
August 31, 2010
Sammamish Days where in the world ?
Kudos to Dawn Sanders and many others who made Sammamish Days a resounding success. It was great to see so many people come out to represent their own cultures and learn about new cultures – and the weather could not have been better. Read more
Local man charged with scamming, again
August 31, 2010
A Sammamish man who went to jail last year for posing as a landlord and taking peoples’ rent deposits is charged with perpetrating the same scam again within months of being released.
Paul Bakovich, 37, is charged with four counts of second-degree theft for allegedly posting craigslist ads offering to rent out an apartment at the Saxony Apartments, in the 500 block of 225th Avenue Northeast. Read more
School’s in: bus drivers give tips for road safety
August 31, 2010
With school back in session, Sammamish’s drivers are once more sharing the road with buses carrying students to and from school.
Some drivers are more patient than others when driving behind buses.
Understanding bus safety rules would help everyone on the road, Issaquah School District Transportation Director Jo Porter said. Read more
Police arrest man for dealing marijuana
August 31, 2010
Police arrested an 18-year-old Sammamish man Aug. 11 who claimed to have been selling at least a pound of marijuana a day for the last couple years.
Sammamish police were tipped off to the alleged dealer by a local resident who said he had bought an ounce of marijuana from the suspect on several occasions. The tipster agreed to invite police along on the next purchase he made and told police what kind of car the suspect drives and where he keeps his pot. Read more
Michael Sauerwein in the running for Newcastle job
August 31, 2010
A Sammamish administrator is a finalist for a leading position with the city of Newcastle.
Michael Sauerwein, director of administrative services for the city, is one of four finalists for Newcastle’s city manager position.
Sauerwein handles human resources matters and oversees Sammamish’s contracts with outside agencies, including police and fire services.
If hired, Sauerwein would replace John Starbard, who was fired from the position in January .
Sauerwein spent 11 years as the city manager in Sheridan, Ore., and earned a master’s degree in public affairs from the University of Oregon.
The other candidates for the job include Newcastle Interim City Manager Robert Wyman, former Puyallup Public Works Director Mark Hoppen and Garold Gillham, former city manager for the city of Lakeport, Calif.
Newcastle officials will likely make their decision within the next few weeks.
Issaquah teachers learn to learn from each other
August 31, 2010
Teachers are a valuable resource, especially for one another.
The Issaquah School District drilled home that point, telling teachers about the STAR Protocol, a program inviting teachers to observe other teachers in action.
The district introduced the protocol to administrators and teacher leadership teams last year, and a Skyline High School workshop Aug. 25 allowed every teacher to learn about it, giving them tools to learn how to properly assess other teachers.
Beaver Lake Middle School humanities teachers Michelle Jones (left) and Laura Gawler discuss instructional strategies during a districtwide teacher training session. Photo by Laura Geggel
Eastside Catholic freshmen hold a sleepover at school
August 31, 2010
About 140 incoming freshmen got to roam the hallways after hours and spend the night in classrooms Aug. 20 at Eastside Catholic High School.
They congregated at the school to begin their four-year journey by familiarizing with the campus, their teachers and meeting new friends at the annual Freshman Overnight.
Freshman Julia Burns reaches to catch a Beanie Baby while her peer group plays a name game Aug. 20 at Eastside Catholic High School. Photo by Christopher Huber
Plateau football programs prepare for season
August 31, 2010
Skyline
The fact that Skyline sophomore quarterback Max Browne has some big shoes to fill might be a gross understatement. But he and his teammates aren’t letting the fact that three-time state champ Jake Heaps isn’t here to lead the team to another title get to them.
And even though Skyline lost a handful of its core varsity squad to graduation, Browne and the Spartans carried over their energy from the 2009 championship season with the same goal in mind — make it to the Tacoma Dome.
Skyline sophomore quarterback Max Browne delivers a pass during the team scrimmage Aug. 27. Photo by Christopher Huber
Kasen Williams picks University of Washington
August 31, 2010
A crowd of about 1,000 Skyline football players, family and friends gathered Aug. 27 at Spartan Stadium to watch the varsity and junior varsity teams scrimmage for the first time this season.
But they were all waiting for the big announcement to come afterward.
Skyline senior wide receiver Kasen Williams makes a “W” with his hands Aug. 27 after choosing to play at the University of Washington in 2011. Photo by Christopher Huber
