Bailey and Banjo inspire pet photographer to help fight against canine cancer
February 7, 2012
Julie Clegg embraces the pets, Bailey and Banjo, that inspired her photography business. Contributed
Speak with Issaquah’s Julie Clegg for even a short amount of time and one or two things become very clear.
She loves her family and her dogs. In fact, her two yellow Labradors — Bailey, age 7, and Banjo, 5 — clearly have center stage in her life.
“The connection is as strong as family,” Clegg said of the relationship between dogs and owners.
A few years ago, Clegg said she couldn’t help but take notice when the dogs of a few of her friends died from canine cancer. According to Clegg, there are two types of living beings that just should never have to suffer through cancer: children and dogs.
Pastor finds inspiration in unlikely place
February 7, 2012
Tale of forgiveness inspires message of peace, healing in wake of Rwandan genocide
With some photos from his several trips to Rwanda on the wall behind him, Pastor Larry Thomas said he has become very attached to that country and its people. By Tom Corrigan
The message is one of reconciliation and forgiveness, symbolized by a photo on the wall of Larry Thomas’ office in Issaquah’s Our Savior Lutheran Church.
The church’s lead pastor, Thomas has been involved with the Seattle-based Rwanda Partners for five years. He serves on the group’s board of directors and was chairman for three years.
That photo on his wall is of two men, Narcisse Ruhangintwari and Pascal Niyomugabo. During the 1994 genocide in Rwanda, Ruhangintwari murdered the other man’s wife and unborn child along with other members of Niyomugabo’s family. After Ruhangintwari was released from prison, Niyomugabo went to visit him. The latter man wanted the other to know he already had been forgiven. According to Thomas, the men are now the best of friends.
Join discussion on future of Issaquah Salmon Hatchery dam
February 7, 2012
The public is invited to attend a free presentation, “It’s Time to Replace the Issaquah Hatchery Dam,” by Cleve Steward, senior fisheries scientist with AMEC Earth & Environmental Inc., and Kerry Ritland, surface water manager with the city of Issaquah.
The Feb. 15 talk will focus on plans to replace the existing dam and fish ladder that lies across Issaquah Creek upstream of the hatchery. The slide presentation will show schematics and diagrams of the proposed replacement for the dam and provide information about the effects the dam has on salmon recovery.
Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery presents this talk as the second in its quarterly educational seminar series focused on the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery, salmon culture and environmental stewardship. The talk is open to the public and will take place in the Watershed Science Center, on the south side of the hatchery grounds along Newport Way. It begins at 6:30 p.m.
Churches’ men’s clothing drive runs through Feb. 26
February 7, 2012
Seattle area streets serve as home to a population of roughly 8,900, according to Jim Rockstad, of Issaquah Christian Church.
Of that total, an estimated 80 percent are men, he said. At the same time, however, about 80 percent of the clothing donated for the homeless is for women and children.
“There is a real need for warm men’s clothing,” Rockstad said.
For the third year in a row, Rockstad is helping organize a winter men’s clothing drive benefiting Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission and the Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank.
Landscaper is back for another run at Northwest Flower & Garden Show
February 7, 2012
Issaquah Landscaping is back with garden after four-year hiatus
Issaquah Landscaping’s show garden ‘Rhythm and Roots: A Tribute to Bluegrass’ nears completion at the Tacoma Home & Garden Show. By David Rogers
When the economy took a dip, David Rogers took a hiatus from entering his business in the annual Northwest Flower & Garden Show.
“It was nice to get our name out there, but we needed a break,” Rogers said of Issaquah Landscaping.
After four years off, the creativity bug was causing Rogers to itch regarding making a return to the venue renowned for its show gardens. From 2001 to 2005, Issaquah Landscaping won one gold, two silvers and a bronze medal for its creations.
“We could use another gold,” he said.
Winters seem so short nowadays
February 7, 2012
One good thing about getting older is that winters go by very quickly. Of course spring, summer and fall do as well, but that doesn’t negate the fact that winters are now truly bearable — even enjoyable.
For gardeners, this realization is a real boon. We don’t have to stare out the window at the dripping rain and soggy soil for very long each year. We are always just a blink away from getting out there and rooting around in all that good dirt.
For many plants, our winters are more like a rather uneventful camping trip in the mountains than a hellish experience. In fact, some of them seem to like the discomfort and the inconvenience that winter has to offer. We know the bulbs like it — the narcissus, crocus, hyacinths and tulips. They don’t seem to be bothered by anything, snoozing from summer through most of winter, and then peeking out of the ground as the weather improves. They inch up during good weather, and stay put when it’s cold. Mine are up already with the warm temperatures we’ve had.
Rotary Club of Issaquah honors students of the month
February 7, 2012
The Rotary Club of Issaquah recently honored the following students for the month of January.
Sierra Hunt
Sierra Hunt
Category of recognition: leadership/citizenship
School: Liberty High School
Grade: 12
Parents: Patty Kubeja/Drew Hunt
Sponsoring teacher: Dan Joslin
Scholastic achievements: 3.8 grade point average; Honor Society (four years); Stephen Decatur Leadership Award; Cadet of the Year in Naval Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps for outstanding dedication; highest possible score on Advanced Placement U.S. History
Gavin Go Acuario
February 7, 2012
Adonis and Ellen Acuario welcomed son Gavin Go Acuario to their Issaquah home on Jan. 13, 2012.
He was born at Swedish/Issaquah weighing 8 pounds and measuring 19 inches.
Grandparents are Wilson and Neida Acuario, of Renton; and Young and Jae Go, of Bellevue.
College News
February 7, 2012
Courtney Phillips is member of Colgate University honor society
Courtney Phillips, a member of the Colgate University Class of 2014, has been inducted into the Colgate chapter of Phi Eta Sigma, the national scholastic honorary society that recognizes the outstanding academic achievement of first-year students.
Phillips received the distinction by earning a grade point average of at least 3.5 during the 2010-2011 academic year.
Phillips, a graduate of The Overlake School in Bellevue, is the daughter of Gerald and Robin Phillips, of Sammamish.
Who’s News
February 7, 2012
Kathleen Huckabay named board member of EBC
Eastside Baby Corner recently named Kathleen Huckabay as its newest board of directors member.
Huckabay, a Sammamish resident and former councilwoman for the city, is a financial advisor with US Bank.
Eastside Baby Corner helps children by providing basic necessities so that its partners — schools, social service agencies, food banks, hospitals — can help families become stable, safe, housed, fed and employed.
