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About 1,000 cyclists and 350 volunteers took over Eastside streets Sunday, Sept. 14, to ride and raise money to help � ght domestic violence in Washington.

Warm temperatures and sunny skies greeted the riders in the 7th annual “Cycle the WAVE” bike rally, hosted by the Women Against Vio-lence Everywhere (WAVE) Founda-tion.

Sharon Anderson, WAVE president and board chair, estimated that close to $150,000 was raised for the founda-tion, though fundraising will continue through the end of September.

Although falling short of the 1,200 riders WAVE was expecting to at-tend, Anderson was “elated” with the turnout.

“With the change of location and the new routes we had this year, we were thrilled so many turned out to ride or volunteer,” she said.

� e women-only bike rally helps to raise funds the foundation uses to support domestic abuse victim sup-port groups, crisis and shelter services, and more throughout Washington state, while also working to increase awareness that domestic violence is a very real thing.

In light of increased attention paid to domestic violence issues in the media recently, Anderson says the act

of bringing awareness is “huge.”“It is so o� en not spoken about, and

it is a hidden problem in our com-munity,” she said. “Women and men a� ected by domestic violence don’t speak about it, there is a lot of pain involved. It is a slow progression, but breaking the cycle is what we [WAVE] are about.”

Breaking the cycle and supporting those who have been victims of abuse drove many of the cyclists.

“My older sister was a victim of domestic violence, I’m out here rid-ing because it a� ects my family, too,” Mary Crawford, of Renton, said.

Other riders saw the rally as a

BY BRYAN TRUDEISSAQUAH/SAMMAMISH REPORTER

1,000 riders ‘Cycle the WAVE’BRYAN TRUDE, Issaquah/Sammamish Reporter

Riders pass by a rest stop in Redmond early Sunday, Sept. 14, in the opening stages of the “Cycle the WAVE” rally.

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In the first of two public hearings on Issaquah’s potential development agreement with Costco Whole-sale on the company’s international headquarters, speakers were primarily concerned with the impact the agreement’s road development projects would have on nearby businesses and public recreation.

Concerned parties at the Sept. 15 hearing included Randy Bass, owner of Issaquah Mini Storage and Truck Country; counsel for the East Lake Sammamish Center shopping complex; Issaquah Alps Trails Club president David Kappler and Gilman business owner Connie Marsh.

Also speaking was Costco Senior Vice President Rich

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As parents waited to pick up half-day students from a nearby elementary school Wednesday a� ernoon, Sam-mamish and King County authorities were investigating what o� cials believe to be the � rst recorded murder in Sam-mamish city history. A suspect, Kevin D. Patterson, 20, is being sought.

Police were called to a home at the intersection of Audubon Park Drive Southeast and Southeast 26th Place, south of Discovery Elementary School, just a� er noon on Sept. 17 to do a welfare check, Sammamish Police Chief Nathan Elledge said.

Since incorporating in 1999, Sammamish has never had a recorded murder, Elledge said. At this time, police believe

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chance to foster camaraderie. “� is is an all-girl thing…this is so

supportive, it doesn’t matter that we don’t know each other,” Machiko � relkeld, of Seattle, said.

On each of the four routes, ranging from the 14-mile “Little Sister” to the 61-mile “Burly Girl,” rest stations were manned by volunteers from area high schools and busi-nesses. Volunteers wore shirts bearing a logo designed by a student at Liberty High School. Area high schools also had teams of volunteers turn out for the rally, wearing shirts that matched their school’s colors.

“It’s good to support a good activity, especially when it is one with a good cause like this,” Volunteer Cindy Enyeart said. Enyeart and other employees of Pine Lake Physical � erapy in Sammamish manned

one rest station at Sammamish’s Beaver Lake Park.

� is was the � rst year the rally was held at Bellevue College, a� er moving from last year’s rally point at Issaquah High School. Anderson said “Cycle the WAVE” will be at Bellevue College “for the long haul.”

“We were really thrilled with the expo-sure we got. It was a great day,” Anderson said.

Fundraising will continue through the end of the month and general donations are accepted all year. For more information on WAVE and instructions on how to donate, visit thewavefoundation.org.

Bryan Trude:425-391-0363 ext. 5054; [email protected]

BRYAN TRUDE, Issaquah/Sammamish ReporterMary Crawford, of Renton, gets her bike serviced at a free maintenance tent operated by James Whitesides of Element Cycles in Redmond, at a rest stop in Redmond.

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Legislators, educators and parents alike gathered in Issaquah on Monday night to clear the air about Common Core.

Six panelists answered questions from more than 30 parents in attendance at the town hall meeting, held Sept. 15 at Paci� c Cascade Middle School.

State Representative Chad Magendanz, R-Issaquah, joined Emilie Hard, assistance su-perintendent for Issaquah schools; Liv Finne of the Washington Policy Center, Essie Hicks, candidate for the Washington state House of Representatives; Jason Ritchie,

candidate for United States Congress for Washington’s 8th District; and education advocate Sharon “Research Mom” Hanek to answer questions both for and against the proposal.

Common Core is an e� ort sponsored by the National Governors Association and the Council of Chief State School O� cers to develop standard educational benchmarks that would apply in every state, in an e� ort to better prepare students to enter college or the workforce.

Supporters contend that Common Core is an improvement that has been a� ected by distrust and misinformation, particularly by those distrustful of the federal govern-

ment that has enthusiastically supported the initiative.

“� e federal government’s crime was that they liked Common Core,” Magendanz said. “� at poisoned it for a lot of people who are distrustful of the federal government…we really need to separate what Common Core is and what the state standards are.”

Panelists and parents opposed to Com-mon Core said that the standards, which opponents feel are too low, are not what was promised to them, focusing more on meth-odology and abstract thinking than factual information.

“� e federal government forced states to adopt the Common Core by linking Race

to the Top grants and No Child Le� Behind rule waivers to them,” Finne said. “It will just drive down the quality of our children’s’ education. …It is not what we were prom-ised.”

Hanek, a parent who has campaigned for education reform in Olympia for more than a decade, said she became concerned when she � rst saw details about Common Core.

“Everyone has high hopes for Common Core, but what was promised is not what we are getting,” she said.

“I don’t think teachers have been given the time they need to implement the stan-dards,” Ritchie said. “I have no problem with having standards, but as it applies to teach-ers in the classroom, that is where I have a problem.”

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Residents living around Pine Lake in Sammamish are helping to remove an invasive species from their waters, all while helping out research.

Julian Olden, an associate professor at the University of Washington School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, will be continuing work with residents later this month to combat the Red Swamp Cray� sh.

“� ese � rst non-native cray� sh were found in Pine Lake in 2000,” Olden said. “Now it occupies about a dozen lakes in western Washington.”

� e Red Swamp Cray� sh, Procambarus clarkii, is also known as the Louisiana Craw� sh or the Mudbug. Native to the Gulf Coast from Mexico to Florida, the species is o� en featured in Cajun cooking in the south-central United States.

Listed as a banned invasive species by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, P.clarkii is considered vec-tors for parasites and diseases that can negatively impact native species. First recorded in September 2000, popula-tions of P.clarkii have been found in lakes throughout King County since then. State � sheries o� cials believe that the species was introduced as bait � shing for large-mouth bass.

Olden, who has been working at Pine Lake for the past eight years, says that the

larger, meatier traits of P.clarkii that make it more attractive to � shermen as bait are what makes it so dangerous to the local ecosystem.

“� ey have impacts on � sh and amphib-ians, they eat their eggs,” Olden said. “� ey can a� ect recreationally important � sh like bass. � ey also outmuscle and outcompete the native cray� sh for shelter and food.”

P.clarkii are readily identi� able by their rough carapace and dark red color.

On his web site, Olden invites anyone to actively trap cray� sh to help reduce P.clarkii populations in Pine Lake, which Olden calls the “most infested lake in the state.” To date, since starting last year, volunteers have removed more than 4,000 of the craw-

� sh from the lake, putting in more than 30,000 trapping hours.

“In two years of participating in this program, we have captured hundreds of red swamp cray� sh, but only a handful of the native Signal Cray� sh,” Pine Lake resident Doug Henderson said. “Although we do enjoy the occasional cray� sh boil, and � nd it somewhat humorous to see so many

cray� sh that you can even catch them in the lawn, we are a little sad that we almost never see the native signal cray� sh around our dock.”

While Olden prefers only Pine Lake-area residents volunteer, all volunteers must follow guidelines. Potential volunteers need to be registered with Olden. Volunteers

must also record and submit data including size and gender of each individual animal removed.

While Henderson has a degree in biology and formerly worked in an aquatic toxicol-ogy lab, the e� ort to control the P.clarkii population has been “a great learning expe-rience” for his daughter, Solana, a student at Creekside Elementary.

“We are interested in doing whatever we can to improve the water quality and habitat,” Henderson said.

Volunteers also must take care to separate out members of the native Signal Cray� sh species, Pacifastacus leniusculus, identi� ed by their smooth shells and brown carapace, with a white patch near the base of each claw.

Any caught P.clarkii individuals can be disposed of or cooked and eaten. � e state � sheries department requires that all cap-tured animals not be re-introduced to the water, but killed and disposed of.

“A few times each summer we’ve hosted a cray� sh boil with friends and family,” Henderson said. “When cooking them, we like to boil them in an outdoor cooker with potatoes, corn, sausage, onions, lemons, and Zatarain’s cray� sh boil.”

For more information or to register as a volunteer, visit the project web site at depts.washington.edu/oldenlab/pine-lake.

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Question of the week: “Do you feel safe in Issaquahand Sammamish?”

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An apparent homicide in Sammamish this week — the city’s � rst such incident since incorporation in August 1999 — understandably has some residents

concerned. But though few details have been released as of the Reporter’s deadline, it’s unlikely that the rest of the city is in jeopardy.

Most murders aren’t random; the victim usually was known by the person who committed the crime.

So we’re really not surprised by a news release we got this week from an online security system aggregate, Safewise, that named Sammamish as the second safest city in the state of 50 that it analyzed. � e organization says the list was generated from a combination of independent research and FBI crime data.

Murders — and crime in general, of course — can hap-pen anywhere. But Sammamish remains today, as it was last week, a safe and secure place, patrolled by a highly competent police force from the county sheri� ’s depart-ment. � at doesn’t lessen the tragedy that occurred to the victim, but it does mean while bad things can happen, they don’t happen here very much or very o� en.

Good news from CostcoThe news that Costco Wholesale wants to expand its

headquarters in Issaquah is testimony both to the strength of the company and the amenities and bene� ts available in and around the city. We’re not surprised Chamber of Commerce o� cials and others have stepped up to champion the company’s proposal.

Few companies have such a loyal following worldwide as Costco. At what other company are people so eager to pay just to shop in its stores?

Costco’s home brand may be named Kirkland, but it’s obvious where its heart lies. We love it right back.

– Craig Groshart, Issaquah & Sammamish Reporter

SAFETYAn apparent murder in

Sammamish doesn’t change that people here are safe

This fall, city of Issaquah leaders will vote on a major development agreement between the city and

Costco Wholesale, Issaquah’s largest pri-vate employer. Costco is a successful and growing company, which is very good for

Issaquah. To accom-modate this growth, the company is seeking to build additional capacity on its Picker-ing Place campus. � e Development Agree-ment is the negoti-ated plan between City leaders and Costco to provide for this future growth. � e agreement is consistent with the Central Issaquah Plan and we urge city leaders to move forward with its adoption.

Costco found its way to our town nearly 20 years ago. Issaquah was “the right place at the right time” to welcome to the community what

would become one of the world’s most notable retailing success stories. And we

are lucky to have them. Without Costco, the Issaquah of today

would look very di� erent. As you can imagine, having the global headquarters of a major Fortune 500 company in our community provides a substantial driver for our economy, our employment base and our quality of life. Without Costco, our schools would not be as high-quality as they are today. Our city budget would not have the revenue it has to support parks, police and civic programs. And many Issaquah citizens would be without local jobs.

Costco is a cherished brand, in Is-saquah and across the globe. It pays top wages in its industry. It has an extremely loyal customer base. It pioneered an in-novative business model that continues to perform.

Plus, Costco gives back. It is very in-volved in Issaquah and in every commu-nity it calls home across the globe – over 600 locations. It donates millions every year to the Children’s Miracle Network and support thousands of jobs and families.

Having Costco make e� orts to expand its footprint is not only good for our local jobs base and city revenue, but also it

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Stop blaming the Republicans

I would like to respond to a recent letter from Mary Hall about Rep. Dave Reichert.

I don't know where she gets her facts, but they are wrong. He does not vote against the military and their families. And Reichert is doing a good job for our district.

Everyone I know is vot-ing for him, and I say to Ms.Hall, get over George Bush. He's been gone for six years. All the Demo's from your channel, MSMBC, keep blaming him when in fact its their fault for the economy, and their won-derful foreign policy. And please tell what's so funny about me calling Obama a dictator, because its his way or the highway.

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Oh my gosh, it’s already September and we have way too many plants here! They have to go! We don’t have room to keep them all winter. Lucky for you, this beautiful fall weather is the very best time to get them settled into your yard.

We have lots of big one-gallon size plants priced at just $5.97, including about 5 different kinds of trees, at least 15 varieties of shrubs, and over 20 different flavors of perennials.

Get out your red or blue pen and start circling the plants you want, and then tear out this ad and bring it with you.

I have to admit that I have lots of favorite plants, but today my favorite is the fall Heathers. They are in bloom and so beautiful and just $5.97 each! There’s Pyramid Purple, and Corbett’s Red, and Dark Beauty. They look great in groups, or as fall color accents in a mixed bed.

But maybe you are looking for trees? We have lots of trees for $5.97. Check out Ginkgo trees. These are a couple feet tall, with big strong roots. They are seedlings, just like Nature made them, with that unusual prehistoric leaf shape in the coolest blue green color I’ve ever seen. They are just a wonderful deal at only $5.97. Let’s see, can I find you some more trees for $5.97? You bet! We have Eastern Redbud, Paperbark Birch, Sweetgum trees, and even Japanese Red Maples. I wonder where else are you going to find a Japanese Red Maple for $5.97.

Oh, and Paperbark Birch. These little guys are fast growing and beautiful and tough. They’ll do fine in that soggy area, and they don’t care how much sun there is. These look great in clumps of 3, and they are very fast growing. If you are in a hurry, the Curly Willows add a couple of feet a year, too.

I love Irises – all those beautiful flowers! I grew lots this year, so I have six different kinds of Japanese and Siberian Iris for you right now. Irises are so great around here because they are okay with soil that doesn’t drain well. No problem. And I love that the Siberians start blooming in May, and some of the Japanese keep going well into July. The parade starts with royal blue Caesar’s Brother and pure white King of Kings Siberian Irises. The Japanese Irises bloom next, and those are Tropical Storm, Good Omen, and Variegated Japanese Iris – white stripes on the green leaves, and big royal purple flowers – wow! You can find all these on line for about 10 bucks each (plus shipping) but I’ve got them for $5.97. I should have my head examined for selling these so cheap, but it’s fall, and I don’t want to haul them back to the field for winter. We’ve got some great bushes the deer don’t like. They’re called Potentilla, and we have Pink Queen and White Snowmound. I can’t promise you that the deer will read this ad, but I can tell you that they’ll likely turn their noses up at these. And also on the Deer Don’t Like This list, we have Sword Ferns. Sure, they look like they are all over the place, but have you tried transplanting one yourself? Not as easy as it looks. Ours have been growing in their pots for over a year, so they have big strong root systems and we know that they’ll work for you.

We’ve got some beautiful David’s Viburnum that looks super with Emerald Gaiety Wintercreeper. Pop some Lamb’s Ears nearby, and you’re good to go. They’re all $5.97, and they’re all happy pretty much anywhere.

Also for $5.97 we have Minor Black Weigelas and Neon Flash Spireas. These look great together, and grow quick but not too big. As a bonus, you’ll have hot pink flowers all summer long. I went to another nursery around here yesterday, just to check things out. They wanted at least twice as much for any of our plants, and they weren’t even as big! I was just amazed.

Let’s see, what else can we find for you for $5.97? How about Doublefile Viburnum, and Hostas, and Purple Smoke Bush, and even Oak Leaf Hydrangeas? I love those Oak Leafs, with the flowers that change from white to pink, and that cool peeling bark in winter.

And come pick up some Daylilies. We have three kinds – Stella D’Oro, Catherine Woodberry, and Bonanza. These beauties bloomed all summer long. I think Stella is still flowering near my front door. We’ve also got Mrs. Robb’s Bonnet and Variegated Autumn Joy Sedum and lots of other perennials – Cranesbill Geraniums, Bearberry Cotoneaster, Ice Dance Grass, and who knows what else is out there. There’s lots, lots more, and whatever it is, it’s $5.97.

We also have some really nice Dawn Redwoods for just $14. They were tiny this spring, and now they’re a couple feet tall. They grow like crazy, and they’re just the thing to put between you and those neighbors that have been getting on your nerves all summer.

For a little more money, we have a lot more plants. We have some awesome Magnolias - three different kinds. Judy Zuk is one beautiful girl. She’s the most brilliant golden Magnolia of all. She’ll be about 15 ft tall in 15 years. The biggest ones are at least 5 ft. tall, $99, and that’s a steal. Bring a truck. The Royal Star Magnolia trees are about 3 ft tall right now, nice and full with lots of branches. These are just covered with fragrant fluffy white flowers in spring, and a steal at $24. And we also have Jane and Betty and Butterflies Magnolias. These can be large shrubs or small trees, with big showy flowers for a long blooming season in spring. Actually, one is blooming in my driveway right now, but I think she’s an overachiever. Oh, oh, oh I almost forgot. We’ve got three kinds of very special Dogwoods. We have Cherokee Brave, which is super red and only $39, and Radiant Rose, and Wolf Eye, which we like so much we put a great big one right in our front yard.

You get the idea. Come on over SATURDAY and SUNDAY September 20-21 and September 27-28 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Just those 2 weekends, and then we’re putting our feet up. We’re at 10603 Issaquah Hobart Rd, Issaquah. That’s about a mile south of Issaquah (98027 if you’re putting it into your GPS.)

There’s a yellow sign that says TODAY, HUGE $5.97 PLANT SALE, west side of the road. Can’t get much easier than that. Come on down the driveway, we’ve got plenty of parking right near the plants. Okay? Good. See you this weekend!

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Ms.Hall's comment about the Republicans was blaming everyone else. We we have been watching six years of the liberals blaming George Bush.

What an embarrassment is your president. Fred Caponigro, Issaquah

Sign about forests revises our historyI am a longtime Seattle resident who recently moved to Is-

saquah. Recently, I walked down to the hatchery to watch the Chinook spawning. It’s a beautiful thing.

However, on the boardwalk near the bridge at the hatchery (on the Squak-side of the creek), there is a display relating to old-growth forest. �e �rst subheading on this sign reads, “When people came, the forests went.”

�is sub-head is not only inaccurate, it is o�ensive and problem-atic, for at least two reasons:

First, this statement erases the 10,000+ year documented history of human life in this region, which did not result in deforestation. Native peoples of the Paci�c Northwest are people, and this sign erases the humanity of these peoples and their long history of sustainable life.

Second, the trees did not fall when people came, they “went” (to use the same euphemism as the sign) when the European settler-colonialism swept to the Paci�c Coast. To claim that “people” in the abstract sense caused the deforestation of Western Washington does not give blame where blame is due: on the European coloniz-ers, who, it should be noted, �rst conquered the native tribes in wars of conquest, then decimated the forests.

�is may seem like a trivial matter to you, but it is historical re-visionism of the worst sort — the same kind that prevents Turkey from acknowledging the Armenian Genocide, the same kind that prevents China from discussing Tibet as an independent nation. History is written by the victor, but moral people must not allow false history to become enshrined in the culture. Truth is impor-tant.

�is sign should be removed and replaced with a more accurate representation of the history of this region.

Max Wilbert, Issaquah

supports the redevelopment and business recruitment goals of the Central Issaquah Plan. For the plan’s bold vision to come to fruition, we need companies that are willing to invest in Issaquah, supporting our infrastructure needs and job creation goals.

Knowledge that our largest corporate partner is ‘doubling down’ on our community and expanding its footprint sends an important message about Is-saquah’s stability, quality of life and future. With the aggressive business recruitment goals of our neigh-bors and cities across the West Coast, we need to do everything we can to support our local economy and encourage inbound business investment. Plus, the development agreement also calls for substantial and much-needed transportation improvements for north Issaquah, with signi�cant investments from Costco.

Companies operate in a global environment. Virtually any city in Washington and across the na-

tion would love to have Costco house all or part of its headquarters operation. And, as with any major company, it is heavily recruited to do so.

The competition for high paying jobs across the nation is intense. It is intense because the stakes are so high — for community health and prosper-ity, for high-paying jobs, and for a sustainable economy. As we come out of the Great Recession, city leaders across the nation are realizing that communities only prosper with a strong private sector, thriving businesses and steady job growth. Without these items, quality of life is damaged, schools decline, and families suffer.

Issaquah city leaders, now concluding their due diligence on the proposed agreement, should vote yes to ensure our largest local employer can continue to grow and succeed here in our community. It matters greatly for Issaquah’s future.

Richard Gabel and Matthew Bott are the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive O�cer, respectively, for the Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce.

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Eastside Fire & Rescue is urging all people who ride a motorcycle, ATV or bicycle to make it a habit to wear a helmet when operating the two-, three-, or four-wheelers. "It’s really a no-brainer," said EFR Fire Chief Lee Soptich. "Wearing a helmet is something so simple, that makes so much di�erence when things go wrong.”

According to the Centers for Dis-ease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 2010, 42 percent of motorcyclists who were fatally injured were not wearing helmets at the time of the accident. Helmets saved over 1,500 riders’ lives in 2010, but about 700

more lives could have been saved if all riders had worn helmets.

On average, states with a universal helmet law save eight times more riders’ lives per 100,000 motorcycle registrations annually, when com-pared to states without a helmet law. Even states with a partial helmet law save three times more riders’ lives per 100,000 motorcycle registrations each year.

In a separate report, the CDC noted, only 45 percent of All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) riders always wear a helmet, and 25 percent never wear one. Youth who most frequently ride ATVs have the lowest consis-

tent helmet use. A full 80 percent of youth who reported that they had ridden an ATV six or more times in the previous year did not always wear a helmet.

In 2011, an estimated 25 percent of youth reported that they had ridden an ATV at least once during the previous year. �e proportion of rural youth who reported riding an ATV was double the number of urban youth riders. Among riders, males tend to ride more o�en than females.

Millions of Americans ride bi-cycles, but the CDC reports that less than half wear bicycle helmets.

EFR notes need for helmet use

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problem.”All of the panelists urged the parents in

attendance to take a greater interest in their child’s education, both with the teacher and with their local school board.

“Be your child’s biggest advocate,” Hicks

said. “You are the biggest voice they have.”� e 2014-2015 school year marks the � rst

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Olin, thanking the city for its work on the dra� devel-opment agreement.

“Issaquah is our corpo-rate home and we’ve worked very closely with sta� and with the development com-mission over the years to work on the architecture for the buildings and Costco’s campus in Pickering Place. We believe we have a beau-tiful campus in a beautiful community and we’re proud

of that.”If approved, the devel-

opment agreement being negotiated would allow the headquarters, cur-rently about 700,000 square feet, to develop out to 1.5 million square feet, with up to 250,000 square feet for nono� ce use such as retail stores. � e agreement would require an amend-ment to the Pickering Place Master Site Plan to bring the new construction in line with the Central Issaquah Plan.

In exchange, Costco

would invest $1.25 million into the city’s Density Bonus Program and aid with tra� c mitigation by sharing costs on $50 million worth of road improvement projects.

� ose primarily consist of three projects: East Lake Sammamish Parkway, Southeast 62nd Street and 12th Avenue Northwest near Northwest Sam-mamish Road.

Among the improve-ments to East Lake Sam-mamish Parkway would be a tra� c circle at its intersection with South-

east 62nd Street. Southeast 62nd Street itself would be extended toward Pickering Place Plaza.

In public comment by Randy Bass — and later by his counsel, Sam Rodabough, as well as a pri-vately hired engineer — the storage business owner alleged the development of 62nd and the tra� c circle would overrun his property and cause him to lose his south access driveway. He also said he believed stan-dard le� turn lanes would serve tra� c better than a tra� c circle.

“I’d like my engineers to meet with city engineers to solve this problem,” he said. “� is isn’t just my problem.”

Alan Wallace, the land use counsel for the principal owners of East Lake Sam-mamish Center, said the group of businesses’ main concern was with the public � nancing the road improve-ments. Legally, he said they objected to the agreement’s prejudgment of bene� t to a Local Improvement District that hadn’t yet been formed.

Two speakers, Kappler and Marsh, said they want-ed the � nal development

agreement to honor the trail connections laid out in the Central Issaquah Plan, including a trail connection to Lake Sammamish State Park.

“� ere’s been a lot of talk at development commission

all about plazas and public plazas,” Kappler said. “But the only way the public is going to get to those plazas, practically, is to walk.”

Daniel Nash: 425-391-0363 ext. 5052; [email protected]

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Sammamish’s proposed recreational marijuana ordinance would prohibit busi-nesses related to the industry, but would not restrict marijuana’s use.

�e ordinance was read before the Sam-mamish City Council for the �rst time during their regular council meeting Sept. 16 at Sammamish City Hall.

As written, the ordinance would also enforce preexisting restrictions on medi-cal marijuana facilities. It does, however, also include language allowing for busi-nesses in certain areas of the city should the courts rule in favor of marijuana processors and distributors in several legal chal-lenges statewide. Pierce County judge Ron

Culpepper ruled that cities have the right to ban marijuana-based businesses under the legalization law, collectively known as I-502, in an Aug. 29 ruling. However sev-eral groups are challenging the ruling.

�e next reading will be held during the Sammamish City Council meeting Oct. 21.

In other business, city o�cials also ap-proved a contract for environmental moni-toring of Ebright Creek and surrounding wetlands as it empties into Pine Lake, paying special attention to water clarity, pH levels and phosphorous levels.

�e council will hold its next public meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7.

Bryan Trude: 425-391-0363 ext. 5054; [email protected].

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�e Sammamish Police Department wants residents to be aware of scammers pretending to be federal o�cials to �eece taxpayers of thousands of dollars.

For the past year, scammers have been targeting recent immigrants across the country, including Sammamish, pretending to be Internal Revenue Service agents, tell-ing victims that they owed money, SPD Sgt. Tony Garza said.

Scammers would tell victims they had to immediately pay via wire transfer or pre-loaded debit card, else they would face arrest, deportation or the suspension of driver’s or business licenses, according to a statement made by the IRS. Callers will o�en become hostile and threatening with victims over the phone in an attempt to force a payment.

Scammers also will o�en spoof the IRS toll-free number on caller ID, using fake names and IRS badge numbers, and may even be able to give the victim the last four digits of their Social Security numbers, IRS Acting Commissioner Danny Werfel said in a statement.

Recently, residents of Sammamish have been targeted outside of the immigrant communities, Garza said, with calls coming in to SPD “every day.” One victim in Sam-mamish, who SPD declined to identify, was scammed out of nearly $20,000.

Victims who call SPD to report they have been scammed will o�en have to look for help elsewhere.

“�ere is no way for us to follow up on it,” Garza said, as the calls were traced back to a New York call center.

Instead, Garza urged anyone who needs to report this type of crime to the IRS. Vic-tims who may owe or think they owe taxes can call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040. Victims who do not owe taxes can call the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration at 1-800-366-4484.

Victims also can �le a complaint online with the Federal Trade Commission at www.�ccomplaintassistant.gov under “Other - Imposter Scams.” When �ling an online complaint, use the words “IRS Tele-phone Scam” in the notes section.

Bryan Trude: 425-391-0363 ext. 5054; [email protected]

Tax scam targets immigrants; police dept. issues warning

Breakfast raises $75,000 for food, clothing bank

The Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank raised over $75,000 at its 2nd annual Recipe for Hope Breakfast on Tuesday, Sept. 9.

The organization plans to use the support to grow its programs, improve its facilities and extend its outreach “to ensure there are no hungry kids in our schools, no hungry senior alone at home and no one left without a safety net,” said Cori Walters, executive direc-tor.

The event was held at Eastridge Church in Issaquah.

Scrap metal drive to support Issaquah History Museums

�e Issaquah History Museums (IHM) is hosting a drive to collect scrap metal to support low-and-no cost history programs.

O�cials with the museums will be accepting junk and scrap at its Auto Freight Building, 185 First Ave. N.W., between the hours of noon and 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11.

Among the kinds of scrap that will not be accepted are auto airbags, closed metal drums or tanks, hazardous waste or chemicals, elec-tronic scrap, �ammable materials, ammunition, explosives, paint cans, radioactive materials and non-metal materials.

For more information and a complete list of banned materials, call 425-392-3500.


BY JOSH STILTSBELLEVUE REPORTER

Police o�cers are sworn to serve and protect, but what happens in the line of duty when there isn’t a crystal clear record of the events?

In the a�ermath of the fatal police shooting of Michael Brown, an unarmed black teenager, in Ferguson, MO., last month, legislators and police departments across the country are trying to �nd solutions on how to prevent any future incidents.

While numerous questions remain about what exactly took place in Ferguson, King County Councilman David Upthegrove said an answer may be found by equipping law enforcement o�cials with body cameras.

Earlier this week Upthegrove introduced legislation to create a pilot project attaching video cameras to police uniforms in an e�ort to reduce instances of “inappropriate use of force by o�cers” and complaints against o�cers by the public.

�e legislation includes the creation of a task force com-prised of attorneys, o�cers, and members of the American Civil Liberties Union to lay out how to address privacy and public disclosure issues as well as guidelines for the camera’s use.

“�ere’s a lot of room to improve the trust and transpar-ency of our law enforcement agencies. �is wasn’t moti-vated by one speci�c incident locally, but there’s anecdotal incidents, especially in communities of color,” Upthegrove

told the Issaquah/Sammamish Reporter. “I’ve heard from constituents of not always being treated respectively.”

Video and audio footage from an incident provides a far better and more detailed account of what happened than just eye witness testimony, he said.

“Cameras not only protect the o�cers but ensure we have an accurate record of what takes place,” Upthegrove said, “but I don’t want a bunch of walking surveillance cameras.”

Last week, more than 200 King County residents at-tended a public forum in SeaTac held by Upthegrove to talk about interactions with police and what can be done to improve the relationships between o�cers and the public.

With strong emotional support and criticism expressed at the meeting, the councilman said the issue won’t be solved overnight, nor will cameras be a �x-all.

King County Sheri� John Urquhart expressed his full support for the proposed legislation.

“It keeps everyone on a level playing �eld,” he said. “We get complaints against o�cers all the time and they’re al-most always a he said, she said situation. �e body camera would help eliminate the doubt and make it much easier to come to a conclusion on what actually happened. It pro-tects the public as much as it protects our o�cers.”

Upthegrove said the process won’t be quick, saying if the usage of cameras is approved it wouldn’t be implemented until at least next spring.

�e usage of the cameras would also have to get the approval of the o�cer’s union as it would change their working conditions.

Josh Stilts: 425-453-4290; [email protected]; On Twitter: @JoshStilts

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�e board for Leadership Eastside (LE) approved a new slate of o�cers and directors at its June board meeting, electing Chair Janet Ray, AAA Washington; Chair-Elect Je� Borgida, Republic Services; Immediate Past Chair Jeni Craswell, Imagine Housing; Finance Chair Matt Bott, Issaquah Chamber of Commerce; and At Large Member Kevin Espirito, Microso�.

�e board also elected seven new members: Becky Evans, Boeing; Robin Callahan, Issaquah Schools Founda-tion; Linda Hall, YWCA; Angela Kugler, Digipen; Sylvia Honores, Bellevue School District; Kimberly Scott, Wash-ington Society of CPAs; and Marcus Wright, Symetra.

�e new board members bring the total number of directors to 16 as of July 1 when the new board takes e�ect, joining: Patrick Bannon, Bellevue Downtown Association; Aaron Dipzinski, Bellevue Children’s Clinic & Surgery Center; Louis Mendoza, United Way of King County; and Keri Pravitz, Puget Sound Energy.

“�is board represents the future of LE and the future of our community - talented, diverse, and passionate about helping the greater good on the Eastside,” said new board Chair, Ray.

Leadership Eastside provides leadership enrichment programs, State of the Eastside forums, and more than 1,500 people and organizations in the LE Network.

Support for Leadership Eastside comes from a broad ar-ray of Eastside businesses, nonpro�ts and public organiza-tions including �e Boeing Company, Microso� Corpo-ration, Symetra, AAA Washington, GLY Construction, Children’s Hospital, Lake Washington Institute of Technol-ogy and the cities of Issaquah, Redmond, and Bellevue.

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BRYAN TRUDE, Issaquah/Sammamish ReporterFire� ghters from Eastside Professional Fire� ghters of International Association of Fire� ghters (IAFF), Local 2878, wait for supplies to arrive before the start of their “Fill the Boot” fundraising campaign Sept. 12, in Sammamish. Fire� ghters stood on the side of the road near the intersection of 228th Avenue Northeast and Northeast Eighth Street, gathering donations to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). Last year, the union raised more than $30,000 for MDA, union vice president Dean deAlteriis said. Local 2878 represents Eastside Fire and Rescue � re� ghters in the cities of Sammamish, Issaquah, North Bend, Carnation, Duvall, Fall City and Snoqualmie.

� e Sammamish Symphony Orchestra will kick o� its 2014-2015 orchestral season featuring master pianist Mark Salman.

Salman will perform with the symphony Oct. 17 at the Meydenbauer � eatre in Bellevue as the orchestra opens with the performance of George Gershwin’s “Rhap-sody in Blue.” Salman and the symphony will give another performance Oct. 18 at the Eastlake Performing Arts Center in Sammamish.

Salman, a native of Connecticut, per-forms frequently with Paci� c Northwest orchestras including Orchestra Seattle, the Northwest Sinfonetta, and Bellevue Philharmonic.

For times, ticket information and a full calendar of concerts, visit www.sam-mamishsymphony.org.

Meydenbauer Center is located at 11100 N.E. Sixth St. Eastlake Performing Arts Center is located at 400 228th Ave. N.E.

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BY BRANDON MACZBELLEVUE REPORTER

� e Vedic Cultural Center of Sam-mamish is expanding its presence on the Eastside with a future Sri Balaji Temple in Bellevue that will share space with a K-5 cultural school once permits and renova-tions are completed.

� e $5.1-million, 23,000-square-foot o� ce building on the 12000 block of Bel Red Road was purchased last summer with a $1.5-million cash down payment.

Temple Director Nanda Suta said ser-vices will be held on the weekends, freeing up the planned Vedic Institute for Benevo-lent Education to operate weekdays. � e VCC is still raising $200,000 for interior renovations.

“� is school will be opened to anyone who would like to join,” Suta said. “It’s not going to be a temple- or faith-based organi-zation.”

VIBE will focus on vedic education, arts, culture, music, dance and spirituality.

“We need to realize that there are � nite resources in the world, there are limited things in the world for people to share and to use, and we need to be in harmony with each other,” Suta said of the vedic teachings that would be incorporated into a more traditional school curriculum.

Lord Balaji in Hindu culture is a form of the Hindu god Vishnu, and is revered for answering the prayers of those facing misfortune.

Construction is anticipated to begin next spring at the Forum West building on 12501 Bel Red Road, with hopes of open-ing the school next fall, said Suta, and the temple shortly before then.

“We are working with the city of Bel-levue diligently,” Suta said of the permitting process. “We are chugging along as best we can.”

To � nd out more, go to sribalajitemple.com.

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“It’s very scary,” Doral Patel said, watch-ing the police work from her front lawn a few houses up the road. “I live in the neighborhood, I am home all of the time … I was cooking all day this morning, I did not hear a thing.”

While the investigation is ongoing as of press time Wednesday, police are looking

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� e vehicle is described as a 2013 blue BMW 328, bearing Washington Wildlife tag WW00333. � e tag has an eagle head design, Gates said.

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BRYAN TRUDE, Issaquah/Sammamish ReporterSammamish Police Chief Nathan Elledge speaks to reporters outside of a home where authorities are investigating the first murder in city history.

For the past two de-cades, September has been designated as National Baby Safety Month. Build-ing on that general theme, officials at Eastside Fire & Rescue (EF&R) encourage parents, care-takers, and others who watch over little ones to do their part in preventing acciden-tal ingestion of cleaning products.

Knowing that “Chil-dren act fast and so do accidents,” emergency responders at EF&R want homeowners to do some

quick and simple things to reduce or avoid the risk of poisoning.

According to Deputy Chief of Operations, Greg Tryon, “Safely discarding of no longer used cleaning products is the best place to start. If an item is not there, there’s just no risk.”

In addition to limit-ing supplies on hand, purchasing cleaning products with multiple uses further reduces risk. Keeping cleaning supplies in original, well-marked containers is always a best

practice as well. The next best protection against accidents is to have clean-ing products stored in places where children are rarely, if ever, expected to be without direct super-vision. Lastly, keeping cleaning supplies secured using child-proof locks is always recommended.

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BY DANIEL NASHISSAQUAH/SAMMAMISH REPORTER

Issaquah Schools Superin-tendent Ron � iele weighed the decision carefully last year and presented his opinion to Tiger Mountain Community High School sta� in January. He knew this would trigger a torrent of feedback. And it did.

But when the time came for � iele to give his recom-mendation to the school board, on June 26, his opinion hadn’t changed: in the face of low graduation rates and more stringent state graduation requirements, the alternative

high school would need to close.

At a � rst public hearing for the matter held Sept. 10 in the district administration building — a second was held this Wednesday, Sept. 17 a� er the Reporter’s deadline — the superintendent explained his recommendation based on the data:

“� e truth is most Tiger stu-dents are not earning a diploma and are not meeting standard on the tests,” he said. “When we do an analysis of the students it isn’t just because of the test, it’s usually a combination of credit de� ciencies and not meeting

standard on the assessments. For the last three years we’ve had a graduation rate — an on-time graduation rate — that has been in the 30s, below 40 percent. On an extended — � ve years of high school — we’re only about 50 percent.”

� at compared with a 92 percent on-time gradua-tion rate districtwide, � iele continued. � e school had been formed before state test-ing factored into graduation requirements, � iele said, and, furthermore, at an average of four credits per year students simply weren’t earning enough credits each year to match the 22-credit graduation require-ments.

� e board listened to more than a dozen speakers, many of them parents of current and former Tiger Mountain

students.� e � rst of them — Mitch-

ell Reed, a parent of a Tiger Mountain graduate — sug-gested the district was “putting the cart before the horse.”

“� e school population is down at Tiger Mountain,” Reed said. “� e graduation rate is low, it is down. Kids are per-forming below other schools. All those things are true. While the … school population has declined over the past decade, it is really interesting to note that the population of Issaquah and Sammamish has increased rapidly during that same time frame.”

Reed went on to say that he believed the AP and IB programs were serving the top learners of the traditional high

� e Issaquah school board held two public hearings on the future of Tiger Mountain Comm. High

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Better learning through technologyBY DANIEL NASHISSAQUAH/SAMMAMISH REPORTER

For as long as school districts have been organized, the institutions have been charged with not only educating students, but also keeping meticulous records of the performance of its children — and the teachers who mold their minds.

� at’s meant paperwork: reams and reams of test scores, employee evalua-tions and other records. In the Issaquah School District thus far, the information age had only managed to alter that task by taking physical paper out of the equation — whenever employee evaluations rolled around, administrators found themselves

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Bone rattling hits, relentless pursuit to the football and execution on o� ense has paid dividends in the � rst two

weeks of the high school football season for the Skyline Spartans.

� e Spartans are o� to a sizzling start a� er registering a 48-21 victory against the

Issaquah Eagles in the season opener and a 49-0 win against the Newport Knights in the second week of the season.

Skyline’s defense unveiled a game for the ages against Newport. � e Knights didn’t get a � rst down until the 9:54 mark of the third quarter and had -18 total yards at

hal� ime. Newport lost four fumbles against a Skyline defense that has a nose for the ball. It was total domination in all facets on the defensive side of the line of scrimmage.

I have covered high school football games since September 2005 and it was the best defensive performance I’ve ever seen. Newport isn’t a pushover; they are a very well-coached solid football team. � e Knights have a sizable frontline, but it didn’t matter as the Spartans controlled the line of scrimmage from the onset.

Not only is the Spartans defense dominating, the o� ense is playing just as well. Skyline junior quarterback Blake Gregory is shredding secondaries in his � rst season as the starting signal caller. Gregory has six touchdown passes and two rushing touch-downs through eight quarters of play. He

doesn’t get rattled and certainly doesn’t look like a � rst-year starter. � e poise he’s exuded in his � rst two games bodes well for his team down the road.

Gregory’s supporting cast on o� ense is immense and the guy leading the charge is Spartans’ junior running back Rashaad Bod-die. Boddie’s bruising running style combined with breakaway speed is a unique skill-set most high school running backs don’t pos-sess. � is was evident on the Spartans � rst o� ensive play from scrimmage of the 2014 season against Issaquah. Boddie hauled in a quick screen pass from Gregory and rumbled 81 yards down the sideline for an electrifying touchdown. You can’t ask for a better start to

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Wolves' junior believes his team has talent to turn in a stellar 2014 season

BY SHAUN SCOTTISSAQUAH & SAMMAMISH REPORTER

� e Eastlake Wolves advanced to the Class 4A quarter� nals last season and � nished with an overall record of 9-3.

Eastlake junior outside linebacker Mark Whitley said the cupboard is far from bare this year. � e Wolves are 1-1 in early season action.

"Last year we had a re-ally strong senior class. � e good thing about this year is the juniors and seniors who are coming back are playmakers. When you put the ball in their hands, they are going to make something happen," Whitley said. "We want to excel and try to get back to where we were last year. We will just take it week by week and do the best we can."

Whitley is a starting outside linebacker and also serves as the backup quarterback behind starting signal caller Blue � omas. Whitley said the Class 4A KingCo is one of the most competitive divisions in

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downs and two receiving touchdowns through two contests. Spartans’ wide receivers Derek Loville and Danny Sinatro are viable threats in the passing game as well. Both players have great speed and run precise routes.

� e Spartans have put last season’s 26-20 loss to Federal Way in the � rst round of the Class 4A state playo� s behind

them.“One of the biggest things we talk about with our players is

that every season we create a new identity,” Skyline head coach Mat Taylor said a� er an August practice session. “We respect the past and protect the tradition of this program but we want to recreate our identity as a team every year.”

� e identity of 2014 Spartans looks pretty darn good right now.

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Washington."You look at your schedule and

there is not necessarily an easy game. You can't go down the list and say there is a win right here and a win right there," he said. "Each game is a battle. It's really tough but it's a lot of fun, too."

Recently the Reporter had an opportunity to ask Whitley a few questions about his life away from the football � eld.

Issaquah Reporter: What is the last movie you saw in the theater?

Mark Whitley: "When the Game Stands Tall" (movie based on power-house De La Salle High School foot-ball program) It was pretty good. We saw it with the entire football team. It

was a good lesson for us.

IR: What is your biggest pet peeve?

MW: When people are slacking o� and are thinking some-thing is not a big deal when it actu-ally is. I like to be a perfectionist and try to get stu� done.

IR: What is favorite television show?MW: My favorite show is How I Met

Your Mother. It's just interesting and is the kind of show that draws you in.

IR: Who is your pick to win the Super Bowl in February of 2015?

MW: � e Seattle Seahawks. I was looking at their roster and they didn't lose too many players. I think they're a favorite for it.

IR: What is your favorite eatery on the plateau?

MW: � e Sammamish Cafe. I like going there for breakfast. I usually get the meat lovers omelet.

IR: Where do you see yourself in � ve years?

MW: Finishing up college and then looking for work. I'm not really sure what I want to do for a career yet.

IR: Who was your idol growing up?MW: I looked up to my father, Dave.

We have a pretty close relationship.

IR: How many text messages do you send per day?

MW: I probably average about 10 per day. I like to get it done quick.

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Prep FootballIssaquah falls against Bothell

� e Bothell Cougars handed the Issaquah Eagles their second consecutive loss of the 2014 season. � e Cougars defeated the Eagles 42-14 on Sept. 12 in Bothell. � e Eagles (0-2) will face the Ingelmoor Vikings 7 p.m. on Sept. 19 in Kenmore.

Eastlake captures � rst win of the season A� er losing 41-19 against the Bothell Cougars in the

season opener, the Eastlake Wolves got back on track with a convincing 33-10 victory against the Inglemoor Vikings on Sept. 11 in Kenmore. � e Wolves (1-1) will host the Gig Harbor Tides at 7 p.m. on Sept. 19 in Sammamish.

Crusaders crush HornetsEastside Catholic got back into the win column in a big

way with a 44-0 win against the Enumclaw Hornets on Sept. 12 in Sammamish. Eastside Catholic lost to Alemany of Mission Hills, Calif 31-14 in their season opener. � e Crusaders (1-1) will face the Arlington Eagles at 7 p.m. on Sept. 19 in Arlington.

Girls SoccerSkyline conquers Jackson

Four di� erent players scored goals in Skyline Spartans’ 4-0 with against the Jackson Timberwolves on Sept. 9 in Sammamish.

Gabby Hart (27th minute), Kelli Sullivan (55th minute), Lindsey Fujiwara (57th minute) and Candace Hunter (68th minute) scored a goal apiece in the victory. Kelli Sullivan had two assists and Alexa Kirton and Amanda Johnston added an assist as well. Skyline improved its overall record to 3-0 with the win.

Eastlake wins opener against Shadle ParkErica Jung scored a game-high three goals in Eastlake’s

5-0 win against the Shadle Park Highlanders on Sept. 13 in Sammamish in the season opener.

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�lling out the same Adobe Acrobat document ad nauseum.�is year the district will further implement two so�-

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Wright, the director of career and counseling services for the school district, is the author of another application being introduced to Issaquah schools — one that might be considered a less-robust Homeroom for teachers. �e program allows administrators to handle teacher evalua-tions — once input manually into myriad forms — under a single database.

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• post on the publication’s web site;• blog and use Twitter on the web;• layout pages, using InDesign;• shoot and edit videos for the web .

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Candidates must have excellent communication and organizational skills, and be able to work eff ectively in a deadline-driven environment. Must be profi cient with AP style, layout and design using Adobe InDesign; and use the publication’s website and online tools to gather information and reach the community. Must be organized and self-motivated, exceptional with the public and have the ability to establish a rapport with the community.

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Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace. Check out our website to � nd out more about us! www.soundpublishing.com

We are community & daily newspapers in these Western Washington Locations:

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Sound Publishing Inc.’s three Olympic Peninsula newspapers (Peninsula Da i l y News and two weeklies, Sequim Ga- zette and Forks Forum) seek a candidate to assist with scheduling and production of our award- winning special sections and advertorial products and work on multimedia projects with our advertising sales team to meet revenue goals and our c u s t o m e r s ’ n e e d s through a combination of respected print, digital and social media products. This position requires someone who is a goal- oriented and organized self-starter with proven skills in teamwork, cus- t o m e r r e l a t i o n s a n d sales. Prior newspaper sales/editor ial exper i- ence are preferred.

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or mail to:Sound Publishing, Inc.19426 68th Avenue S.

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Schools & Training

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stuffAntiques &Collectibles

ANTIQUE SALE 200 Dealer Star Center An- tique Mall, 32nd Anniver- sary Celebrat ion, Fr i- Sun, September 19-21. ( 3 6 0 ) 5 6 8 - 2 1 3 1 • w w w . m y a n t i q u e - mall.com.

Cemetery Plots

(2) CEMETERY PLOTS, in Seatac’s Washington Memorial Park. Garden of Meditation, Section 14 , B lock 68, Lo t A , Plots 1 & 2. Each valued at $4,195. Offered at $2,295 each or buy both for $4,350! Call Lela at 425-444-66162 PLOTS $5900 NEGOT Rest your loved ones side by side (plots 3 & 4). Monuments are okay. D e s i r a b l e , s o l d o u t Heather Section located in Renton’s Greenwood Memorial Park. Seller pays transfer fees. Val- ued at $12,000 each. Private seller willing to entertain all offers. Call Andrew, 206-373-1988.Find your perfect pet in the Classifieds.www.nw-ads.com

Cemetery Plots

$7500 PLOT; Pretigous Sunset Memorial Park in Bel levue. View of the mountains!! ! Sold out space in the desirable “Garden of Prayer” section. Lot # 210, space # 5. Owner pays transfer fee & endowment care fee. If available would retail at $22,000. Private owner. 503-412-8424.

ACACIA Memorial Park, “Birch Garden”, (2) adja- cent cemetery plots, #3 & #4. Se l l ing $4,000 each or $7,500 both. They wi l l charge you $5,000 each. Located in Shoreline / N. Seattle. Call or email Emmons Johnson, 206-794-2199, [email protected]

Electronics

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Electronics

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Firearms &Ammunition

H U N G T I N G R A N C H for lease. 1,200 acres E a s t e r n WA . Tr o p hy Mu le deer, exce l len t geese and duck hunting. 1 1/2 mile Palouse River frontage. $6,000 annually 1-509-532-8330.

Firewood, Fuel& Stoves

NOTICEWashington State law requires wood sellers to provide an invoice (re- ceipt) that shows the s e l l e r ’s a n d bu ye r ’s name and address and the date delivered. The invoice should also state the price, the quantity delivered and the quantity upon which the price is based. There should be a statement on the type and quality of the wood.When you buy firewood write the seller’s phone number and the license plate number of the delivery vehicle.The legal measure for firewood in Washington is the cord or a fraction of a cord. Estimate a cord by v isual iz ing a four-foot by eight-foot space filled with wood to a height of four feet . Most long bed pickup trucks have beds that are close to the four-foot by 8-foot dimension.To make a f i r ewood complaint, call 360-902- 1857.

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P i k e P l a c e M a r k e t 100th birthday auction- ing 100 Centennial fiberglass pigs. Each is one of a kind . These oinkers were placed throughout the city prior to the auction. It was quite an awesome display. This pig is Electra-Pork Coffee, art- is t is Sal ly Prangley. Electra is the 100th pig. dimensions on this pig are 52” T x 44” W x 68” L, without the base. You will own a part of Seattle History at only $7,000. (360)779-3043

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Tools

2 Yamaha Portable Inv/ G e n e r a t o r s m o d e l EF2000iS, 2000 wat t whisper quiet hooked together to fully run your RV .Bought for $2100 new, never used, 44 lbs each, blue case. both for $1400 . Will sell separ- ately for $750 each. 206- 427-3980.

pets/animals

Dogs

* AKC MALE WESTIE PUPPY* 12 weeks, well started. Very sweet. First shots, wormed and flea med. Come take a look. $1100. Call with questions 360-402-6261.

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A K C R O T T W E I L E R puppies Purebred Ger- man. Huge and great with kids. Chips, f i rst shots, dew c laws removed, tails docked and dewormed. Ready for l ov ing homes. $800 . Lake Stevens. 425-280- 2662.

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AKC Standard Poodle Puppies. Black, Brown & Red. Healthy & well so- cialized. Great tempera- ments and personalities. Parents are health test- ed. Taking deposits, 1st come, 1st served to excel lent forever homes only. Please visit www.ourpoeticpoodles.comor call 509-582-6027

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CHIHUAHUA Puppies, call for pricing. Financing Available. Adult Adop- t ions also. Reputable Oregon Kennel. Unique colors, Long and Short Haired. Health Guaran- teed. UTD Vaccinations/ wo r m ings , l i t t e r box t r a i n e d , s o c i a l i z e d . Video, pictures, information/ virtual tour:

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GREAT DANE Puppies. Purebred. All different colors. Born August 1st, ready to go next week. One black fema le. 4 males (Blacks, Blue Me- rils & Fawns with black m a s k s ) . S h o t s a n d wormed. $800 ea. 253- 761-6067.

HAPPY AKC Registered German Shepherd Pup- pies now available. Have been vet checked and have first shots. We own both parents, mother is Impor t . s i re a Grand Champion. Of prime impor tance is the good home which these dogs deserve. I f interested p lease ca l l 425-277- 7 9 8 6 o r e m a i l m i - [email protected] We are in Maple Valley/Ren- ton Area

MALTESE PUPPIES. Purebred, no papers. 3 females available, seven weeks. Wil l have f i rst shots & worming. Mom on site. Parents are 6 pounds each. $800 ea. Call for appointment, to meet your bundle of joy 253-209-6517.

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Dogs

M I N I AT U R E YO R K - SHIRE Terrier Puppies. All boys, they are very loving, playful, and ready for a new adventure. Vet checked, wormed & 1st sho t s . I am ask i ng $1200. Email or call if interested: [email protected]

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garage sales - WA

Garage/Moving SalesKing County

BELLEVUE

2 EXECUTIVES Moving Sale! Near Vasa Park at 16512 SE 31st Street, Bel levue. Qui l ts. TVs (old style). Sarees. Sew- ing Mach ines. B ig & small household items: queen bed, double futon, sofa, chairs, pet supplies, antique glassware, treadmill. 9am to 2pm. Sa tu rday Sep tember 20th only!BELLEVUEFLEA MARKET Saturday, Sept. 20th. Vasa Park Ba l l room, 3560 West Lake Sam- mamish Parkway South, in Bellevue.NORTH BEND

HUGE NORTH Bend Garage Sale: Saturday, September 20th, 9am - 4pm, 920 Snoqua lm P lace, i n cu l -de -sac across from Mt. Si Lu- theran. Household and sporting goods, books, g a r d e n i n g a n d t o o l i tems, off ice suppl ies and much more. Don’t miss out!VASHON ISLAND, 98070.9/20 SAT., HUGE ART SUPPLIES SALE! One Day only, 10-3. Assem- blage Arts, Artist books, Art and Soul, Artist Trad- ing cards, Scrapbooking, Ranger, Stampington, Creative Memories & so many more! 29821 131st Ave SW. Come have fun! Cash only.

Garage/Moving SalesGeneral

Moving abroad, everything goes. Sunday 2- 5pm at 10921 115th CT NE C306 (3rd fl bldg C), Kirkland, WA 98033. - Electronics: 63” flat panel HDTV, 5.1 sound system, DVD player, VHS player, pr inter, Guitar hero, shredder, etc. - Furniture: leather sofa with 2 recliners, coffee table, entertainment unit, wall unit/desk + hutch, desk, chairs, file cabi- nets, bookcases, safe, futon bed queen, bed king, nightstands, air filter, fountain, etc., - Ap- pl iances: toaster, soy milk machine, rice cooker, pressure cooker, gas grill, blender, juicer, food s ave r, e t c . - S p o r t s equipment: bicycle, ski, snow board, golf irons drivers n bag, air rifle, air pistol, shooting accessories, hunting books, camo backpack & clothing, game/trail camera, e tc . - Machine too ls : bench drill press, power dril l, grinder, sanders, screw gun, etc. * Some items are not available for pickup until 10/5.

Estate Sales

ESTATE SALE! Antique dressers, kitchen items, electronics, tools, dining t a b l e / b u f f e t , c h i n a , couch/love seat, bar mirrors, glassware, appli- ances and much more! 9/12-9/14 8am - 4pm 17811 98th Ave S Ren- ton

wheelsMarinePower

1969 38 ’ Chr is Cra f t Commander “Seabell”All fiberglass construction. Large aft deck and salon, galley and dinette below with head/ shower a n d V- b i r t h fo r wa r d sleeps 6. Fresh water moored (Lake Washing- ton) under cover. Twin Ford 427 engines (fresh wa te r coo led) and a 6KW generator. Radar, V H F / C h a r t P l o t t e r, depth sounder, Inver t- er/battery charger. 80 Gal. Fresh water tank, 30 gal holding tank, re- frigerator/freezer. Fresh bottom paint and Zincs, 2 spare propellers, as- sorted spare parts and full documentation. Two anchors, electric winch. 8’ fiberglass dingy. LOA: 38’, Beam: 13.5’ Asking $29,900 Contact Greg Abell: 425-462-7445 [email protected]@msn.com

Auto Events/ Auctions

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AutomobilesClassics & Collectibles

46TH ANNUAL Monroe Swap Meet , Oc tober 11th & 12th, Evergreen S ta te Fa i r G rounds , Monroe Wa. Vendors $40 per stall per weekend. Car Corral, $40 per stall per weekend. Free Admiss ion . Sa tu rday 8am - 5pm. Sunday 8am - 3pm. Autos, Motorcy- cles, Tractors, Stationery Engines, Parts, Antiques & Collectibles. www.aarcbellingham.com

‘71 JAGUAR XKE 2 + 2 Silver, V12 engine. Re- cently restored, beautiful condition. 2nd place win- ner at 2012 and 2014 San Juan Isl. Concourse d’Elegance $52,000. Fri- day Harbor. Call Jim for more details and photos 360-378-9486.


AutomobilesAudi

2 0 0 7 AU D I A 4 2 . 0 T 4WD White / tan leather, 64,000 miles in great condition! Automatic cli- mate control, power driver seat, power sunroof and 6 disc CD changer. $12,000. Cal l Mike at 425-466-3726 or email [email protected] for photos & questions.

AutomobilesHonda

1996 HONDA ACCORD Burgandy. 5 speed. Cus- tom Sony CD stereo! 198,000 mi. New timing belt, balance belt, water pump & valve set. AC, CC, power mirrors and doors. Excellent interior. Very good cond. $3500. 360-893-8018.


AutomobilesLincoln

2002 LINCOLN Towncar Executive. Sleek black cruiser, w/ cream leather interior. Only 92,000 mi. All maintenance records. Lo-Jack sys. Excel cond! $5500. 360-893-8018

Sport Utility VehiclesGMC

1997 GMC JIMMY 4WD V6-262 (510 B lazer ) Red, 4.3 liter, 198,000 mi les. About 20 MPG AT. Good tires, brakes, recent tune up, new fuel pump and filter. I have service records to prove this. Interior looks great! Grea t buy fo r w in te r snow/ ocean beaches! Asking $3200 obo.Burien. [email protected]

Vans & Mini VansFord

1998 Ford Econol ine Bus, 10 passenger, access ible fo r 2 whee l chairs, Braun electric lift. $5,000/OBO. (360)651- 2027 or (509) 301-2442CDL not required. Regu- lar servic ing & main- tained. Great condition


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Professional ServicesAttorney, Legal Services

Notice to ContractorsWashington State Law

(RCW 18.27.100)requires that all adver- tisements for construction related services include the contractor’s current depar tment of Labor and Indust r ies registration number in the advertisement.Failure to obtain a certifi- cate of registration from L&I or show the registration number in all advertising will result in a fine up to $5000 against the unregistered contractor.For more information, call Labor and Industries Special ty Compliance Services Division at

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Professional ServicesLegal Services

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Sept. 4Trashy Act: Trash cans were reported stolen from a residence in the 220 block of 212th Avenue Southeast at 9:51 a.m.

Sept. 6Overdrawn: Police were called to the Madison Apart-ments just a�er 1 a.m. on a possible overdose of heroin.Feelin’ the Blues: At 6 p.m., police responded to a civil complaint regarding a guitar le� with a friend more than two years ago.

Sept. 7Car Thief: Police were called to a home on Northeast 8th Street just before 4 p.m. on reports of parts being stolen from a Porsche 911 convert-ible parked in the victim’s driveway.Drive-Thru: At 10:21 p.m., police responded to a home on 212th Avenue Southeast when a suspect rammed her Toyota Camry into a vehicle and a home in the area.

Sept. 8Thirsty: O�cials with An-dre’s Dry Cleaners on East Lake Sammamish Parkway reported that unknown subjects were siphoning gas from their commercial vehicles again. �ey have since installed locking gas caps. Wired: An unspeci�ed amount of copper wire was stolen from a construction site on Southeast 19th Place.

Sept. 9Having a Blast: Police con-�scated reservation �reworks from a home on Southeast 18th Street. �e �reworks were turned over to the Bomb Disposal Unit.Not On The House: A sus-pect tried to shopli� liquor from the Safeway at 630 228th Ave. N.E. just before 5 p.m. He was stopped by loss prevention o�cials, dropped the stolen goods and �ed on foot. Easy target: At 8:49 a.m. police were called to a home on 230th Avenue Northeast, where an unknown person entered an unlocked vehicle and searched the glove box. �ere was no evidence of anything being stolen.

Sept. 11Climbing Crime: A residence on 190th Place Northeast was broken in to when someone climbed into an upstairs open window. Guitars and a computer were taken.

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