David Bruce Parkinson
November 23, 2011
David Bruce Parkinson
Nov. 25, 1953 – Nov. 12, 2011
After six years of a determined and courageous battle against cancer, Dave died at home in the arms of his loving wife and best friend.
Dave attended Highline High School, where he played baseball and the saxophone, participated in Hi-Liners Musical Theater and formed many lifelong friendships. He was proud to be a University of Washington alumnus, having earned a master’s degree in civil engineering. Read more
Ronald James Schlocker
November 23, 2011
Ronald James Schlocker, of Sammamish, loving husband to Cookie and devoted father to Erik and Laura, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011, at Overlake Hospital Medical Center. He was 70.
Donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association in Ronald’s name. Read more
No doubt: “Doubt” challenges Skyline
November 23, 2011
Thematically, it’s a big play filled with moral questions and, as the name implies, deliberate moral and thematic ambiguities.
In terms of production, it’s tiny, with only four actors. For this production, the sets are minimal as well, consisting of a lone desk or a bench.
Ana Palacios, left, as the young Sister James, has a long talk with stern Sister Aloysius, played by Marie Guenette. Photo by Tom Corrigan
McAuliffe Elementary’s fathers are going DOG(S)-wild
November 23, 2011
Three days a week, Brady Howden, principal of McAuliffe Elementary School, announces a special guest during the morning announcements.
For the child of that special guest, it’s a moment of pride, as classmates often congratulate them on getting to host their parent at school that day.
Rod Toll, parent of three McAuliffe Elementary School students, does some gardening around the school during his full day of helping Nov. 17. He is one of about 30 fathers who volunteer with the PTA’s Watch DOGS program to spend a day helping with in-class activities, gardening or recess entertainment. Photo by Christopher Huber
Blackwell students give up some candy for troops
November 23, 2011
The students at Blackwell Elementary School continued what looks to become an annual post-Halloween tradition. They collected 325 pounds of Halloween candy in the week following the holiday, according to the school’s PTA.
Usually, the Blackwell PTA’s Sharing is Caring committee mails boxes and boxes of the candy to troops itself. But for the past two years they have donated the load of sweets to organizations that send care packages overseas. This year the PTA donated the candy to Operation Bald Eagle. Read more
Eastlake out after ugly loss to Lake Stevens; Skyline advances
November 23, 2011
Eastlake head coach Gene Dales didn’t have much to say after the game Nov. 19.
As quickly as the fog settled over the field at Eastlake High School Stadium after halftime on this near-freezing night, so did the realization among everyone at the game that the Wolves wouldn’t be advancing to the state semifinals in Tacoma.
Keegan Kemp, Eastlake senior quarterback, streaks past the Lake Stevens defense for a touchdown on the first play of the fourth quarter Nov. 19. Photo by Christopher Huber
Calendar Nov. 23
November 23, 2011
Thankful I’m Me, a concert for preschoolers will feature Charlie Hope to celebrate giving thanks with children 2 and up. Tickets are not required, but seating is limited. 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Nov. 23 at the Sammamish Library.
Things to Come: Visions of the Future on Film looks at how movies have imagined the future from the silent era to today, including such films as “Metropolis,” (shown) “A Clockwork Orange,” “Blade Runner” and “Wall E.” at 7 p.m. Nov. 30 at the Sammamish Library. Read more
Elections office calls on voters to resolve ballot problems
November 23, 2011
Since ballots started to return to King County Elections late last month, the office processed about 450,000 ballots, but staffers cannot open some ballots due to voter signature problems.
The elections office, by law, cannot open and process a ballot unless the signature on the return envelope matches the signature on a voter’s registration.
Staffers attempt to contact voters if a signature problem arises. If elections office staffers contact a voter, he or she should call the office to ensure his or her ballot is processed. Read more
Issaquah school bond campaign gets an early start
November 23, 2011
Voters will have until April 17 to decide the fate of a $219 million capital bond issue supporting the Issaquah School District.
Still, those running the bond campaign are starting to put the groundwork for it in place.
In the meantime, the Issaquah School Board approved the ballot language for the measure at its regular meeting Nov. 9. Read more
Sammamish’s boy genius Gabriel See vying for TechFlash ‘Youth of Year’
November 22, 2011
New: Nov. 22, 2:02 p.m.
Gabriel See, Sammamish’s middle-school genius, who has made international headlines for his mind-blowing smarts, is vying for recognition in the tech community.
Until Nov. 28, people can vote for Gabriel, who is among three individuals and one group competing for the Puget Sound Business Journal’s TechFlash Youth of the Year award, according to the contest’s website. This is the first year the award will be given during the The Flashies, TechFlash’s Newsmaker Awards contest. Read more
