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Blackwell second-grade teacher wins Golden Apple

November 30, 2010

“She is an absolutely amazing teacher,” said Judith Keyser “I have seen many teachers over the last 10 years and you know when you see a teacher that’s completely outstanding.”
Keyser was so impressed that she, along with some other parents, nominated Carol Nicholson, an Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary second-grade teacher for a Golden Apple. She won.
Nicholson will be awarded one of the 2010 Golden Apple Awards presented by KCTS 9 at a ceremony Jan. 21 at the Intiman Theater in Seattle.

Carol Nicholson (left) talks with Elle Seeler during a President’s Day show. Contributed

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Skyline football advances to state final

November 30, 2010

Rahmel Dockery and the Curtis Vikings had Skyline’s number in the first half of their 4A state semifinal match-up at the Tacoma Dome Nov. 27.
The undefeated Vikings of University Place were ready to depose the perennial champion in a rematch of the 2009 state quarterfinal. And by the way Dockery and his team performed, and with the mistakes Skyline made from the onset, it looked like Curtis would run away with a victory.

Damien Greene, Skyline junior defensive back, intercepts the 2-point conversion pass attempt meant for Curtis senior wide receiver Jordan Copeland in the end zone. Photo by Greg Farrar

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40 football players named to All-KingCo Crest Division list

November 30, 2010

Between Eastlake and Skyline, 40 players from Sammamish schools earned All-League football honors for their top-notch play this fall.
Among the top honorees were Skyline wide receiver Kasen Williams who was named KingCo Crest Division offensive player of the year, and Skyline defensive back Jordan Simone, who earned defensive player of the year. Eastlake’s Gino Bresolin earned co-lineman of the year distinction with Issaquah’s Jay Deines.
In addition, Gene Dales, of Eastlake, was voted the division’s coach of the year. Read more

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Jaclyn Softli blew past the defenders

November 30, 2010

Eastlake forward was league leading scorer and MVP

From the onset, Eastlake soccer coach Chuck Krieble knew what he had in forward Jaclyn Softli.

Amid pre-season injury and an unsure outlook for the 2010 season, he knew she would be a key factor in getting Eastlake to the state playoffs.

Eastlake forward Jaclyn Softli dribbles around Skyline goalkeeper Tina Vargas in the KingCo championship game Nov. 2. Photo by Christopher Huber

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Sammamish girl will go for national dog handling title.

November 28, 2010

New: Nov. 28, 11:19 a.m.

“After she won the last one, I just started crying,” Dana Mandeville said. “All of these parents came up to me saying she qualified. I didn’t realize it.”

What Mandeville didn’t realize was that her daughter, Morgan Mandeville, an eighth grader at Inglewood Junior High, had just qualified for the Junior Showmanship competition of the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship dog show.

Every December, hundreds of dogs and their trainers from all across the country converge on Long Beach, Calif. to compete. In order to qualify juniors have to have five first place wins in the open level and a 3.0 GPA. Read more

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As nomination deadline nears, past SAMMI winners continue their work

November 27, 2010

New: Nov. 27, 3:42 p.m.

This time of year is full of good spirit and giving back to the community, but there are certain members that stand out among their peers, these are the type of people that get nominated for the Sammi Awards.

But after the awards ceremony is over, many winners continue to toil at the same projects that earned them recognition. Read more

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Sammamish leaders nervous about new transit allocation system

November 26, 2010

New: Nov. 26, 2:39 p.m.

King County Metro is faced with a gaping budget hole projected over the next several years, and Sammamish Mayor Don Gerend fears cities like Sammamish may bear the brunt of the inevitable cuts in bus routes.

His fears were heightened in recent weeks with the release of a series of recommendations from the Regional Transit Task Force, a group of elected officials, business leaders and transit riders commissioned by King County Executive Dow Constantine to address the deficit, estimated to be more than $1 billion dollars over the next five years. Metro predicts that the expected dip in sales tax revenue, which makes up 62 percent of the agency’s operating revenue, could mean 600,000 fewer service hours between 2012 and 2014. In 2010 Metro operated more than 3.4 million service hours –  meaning there could be about a 17 percent cut. Read more

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City ends contract in water level study

November 24, 2010

Consultant was personal friends with member of selection committee

New: Nov. 24, 2:42 p.m.

Measuring the average water level of Lake Sammamish for the benefit of hundreds of waterfront property owners just got quite a bit more expensive.

The city announced Nov. 17 that they would be halting work by an environmental contractor tasked with finding the “ordinary high water mark” for the lake due to concerns that the contractor was a friend of Senior Stormwater Program Engineer Eric LaFrance, who oversaw the project and took part in the selection process for the contract.
“We want to make sure this is squeaky clean,” Deputy City Manager Pete Butkus said. “It’s a very emotional issue for many people and we want to make sure it is technically correct and there’s not anything that would allow someone to question the results.” Read more

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Sammamish Forum November 24

November 23, 2010

Don’t pack Town Center

Two events make it clear that Mayor Don Gerend continues his quest to cram too much development into the Town Center, despite recommendations from five commissions and committees that adverse traffic impacts that would result.
The most recent concerns Transfer of Development Rights. The Sammamish Review reported Nov. 17, “…Gerend said he supported the program, saying it shifted potential traffic problems instead of adding to them. Read more

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The community wins when you shop local

November 23, 2010

A little snow is a great way to get in the holiday spirit. “The horse knows the way, to carry the sleigh, over the drifting snow…” goes the traditional song, often sung before Thanksgiving.
But more than a little snow can be very hard on local merchants who are depending on the holidays to make up for a slow consumer year. And that is a concern for all who live here. Read more

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