Veteran’s Day celebration at Sunny Hills
November 16, 2010
2 firefighters not too bad
November 16, 2010
The Eastside Fire & Rescue administration made a tough choice when it decided to go to two-man fire crews rather than blowing a hole in its budget. Maybe they should look at doing it more often.
With the department’s overtime budget running out, some EFR stations will have two, rather than three, firefighters working some shifts. Most of the time, this won’t be a problem. Read more
Sammamish Forum November 17
November 16, 2010
Freed House isn’t worth it
In the Nov. 10 edition, Chris Merritt puts forth a plea for Sammamish to save the Freed house. He says the teardown would occur “just because there was not the will nor lack of priority to embrace the history of the rural community that has become a city.” I think it’s time to face the fact that the majority of the tax payers in Sammamish just aren’t interested in saving the Freed House and it has nothing to do with lack of will, and everything to do with priority — also known as money versus benefit.
I understand and respect Chris’ desire to save this house, but really, Sammamish does not have a “rich history”. It has a history. Read more
Conservation leaders honor Councilwoman Kathy Lambert
November 16, 2010
Conservation leaders recognized King County Councilwoman Kathy Lambert last month as a champion of programs to preserve agriculture and forestry in rural areas.
King Conservation District officials named Lambert a Conservation Leader for supporting voluntary land stewardship programs.
“I am proud to support King County’s rich agricultural heritage and the conservation of our valuable resource lands and magnificent forests,” said Lambert in a statement. “We are fortunate to live in this wonderful area and to benefit from an unmatched wealth of natural resources that form the foundation of our economy as well as our quality of life. Conservation benefits us all today as well as generations in the future.” Read more
Skyline students learn ways to serve near and far
November 16, 2010
International Smile Power, the Sammamish-based oral health organization, will send dentists and volunteers to Uganda in January and to Bolivia in March. So co-director Susan Evans, of Sammamish, spent her day Nov. 10 getting the word out at the second annual Skyline Community Service Fair.
The organization recently partnered with locals on the outskirts of Cochabamba, Bolivia to provide dental care and education to the community, said Jolie Lofink, of International Smile Power.
It relies on donations and volunteers to help provide supplies, tools and educational materials for its worldwide programs.
“Community service fairs help tremendously,” Evans said. “Usually that’s the first step.”
Skyline sophomores Kylie Boyd, far right, and Katie Robinson grab brochures and information about International Smile Power, a Sammamish-based organization, at the school’s annual community service fair. Photo by Christopher Huber
Sammamish schools honor those who served
November 16, 2010
World War II veteran Phil Sulman always says he’s got 195 stories to tell for his 195 days of combat. Sulman, 85, a grandfather to Haley Morris, 10, and Nicole Morris, 7, of Sunny Hills Elementary, served in the Battle of the Bulge as a Private-First-Class in the Army’s 104th Timberwolf Infantry Division, he said. He landed with his unit in Cherbourg, France just days after D-Day and fought through France, Holland, Belgium and Germany for six months straight.
“We knew we had a job to do,” he said.
Sulman was one of a handful of military veterans who attended the Sunny Hills Veterans Day commemoration assembly Nov. 9.
Members of the Sunny Hills choir wave flags as they sing for the crowd in the school’s multi-purpose room. Photo by Christopher Huber
Carson’s Mary Cronin honored by district
November 16, 2010
Mary Cronin was chosen to be the founding principal at Carson Elementary in 2008 for plenty of good reasons, according to school staff members.
She had years of experience as an administrator in the Lake Washington School District and was known for her creative and personable approach to her principal job.
“The cool thing is, the school house is like a family and people feel that when they come in,” said Jamie Warner, a teacher who has worked with Cronin for six years.
The district recently recognized Cronin as the November Staff Star. Cronin is in her 13th year as a principal in the district.
“She’s the best principal that I’ve probably ever met,” said Warner, who is currently interning as a principal with Cronin. “She has a love for kids and learning, and she’s a learner herself.”
Mary Cronin, left, works with Marissa Anarde and her second-grade class. Contributed
Skyline girls swimming repeats as state champions
November 16, 2010
By Ron Newberry
Special to The Seattle Times
Susan Simpkins is well acquainted with the massive Class 4A girls swimming state championship trophy.
As coach at Skyline High School, she’s been lugging the trophy around a lot recently, from Sammamish to Federal Way. She was sizing up how to transport it back home again Nov. 13.
“It’ll sit on my dining room table for the next few days,” Simpkins said.
The Skyline girls swim team hoists their state 4A team championship trophy for the second consecutive year on Nov. 13 at the King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way. Photo by Greg Farrar
Skyline football blows past Rogers
November 16, 2010
The seniors at Skyline won the final home game of their high school football careers. And once again, University of Washington-bound receiver Kasen Williams led the way.
After an opening-drive scare from the visiting Rogers Rams, the Skyline defense made the necessary adjustments to help the Spartans to a 34-7 victory Nov. 12 in Sammamish. The win puts Skyline (10-1) into the state quarterfinals against Issaquah in a rematch of the 2008 state championship game.
Skyline wide receiver Kasen Williams leaps over Rogers defender Damion Bible in the end zone to haul in a touchdown pass from Max Browne in the second quarter Nov. 12. Photo by Christopher Huber
Eastlake girls out as Skyline soccer rolls into semifinal round
November 16, 2010
The Skyline Spartans improved to 18-0 after it won its quarterfinal game 2-0 against Woodinville Nov. 13 in Sammamish. It was the Spartans’ 15th shutout of the season.
Senior Meighan Hawkes scored the opening goal in the 11th minute, with an assist coming from Maddie Christ.
In the 57th minute, Rachel Shim, with help from Madi Barney, scored to put Skyline up 2-0.
Goalkeeper Tina Vargas got another shutout — her 15th — thanks to the strong Skyline defense. Read more
