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Annual cemetery open house planned for Memorial Day
The Woodinville Weekly - Courtesy photo. Don Wilds stands in front of the cemetery's pergolaEach year on Memorial Day, the Woodinville Cemetery opens its gates to visitors. The Woodinville Cemetery is not only where our city's pioneers lay at rest, but the newly refurbished grounds are a focal point on the city's main street. On May 30, from noon to 4 p.m., members of the cemetery board will be present to answer questions and provide a printed self-guided walking tour. Photos of many of the pioneers will be displayed on their graves. "Our self-guided walking tour is a wonderful local history lesson for both adults and children," says Linda McCune, president of the Woodinville Cemetery Association that manages the cemetery land. "Reading about a pioneer or seeing a photo brings history to life." One hundred forty one years ago, the first white settlers ventured northeast from Seattle to claim homestead land in Woodinville. Friendly Native-Americans inhabited this area then and the Sammamish Slough was nine feet deeper and provided a short steamboat ride from Lake Washington to Woodinville. The Woodinville Cemetery now lies in the heart of the town that those settlers created. It was in early 1870 that Ira and Susan Woodin left their livery-stable business in Seattle to claim their 160-acre homestead along the Sammamish Slough. Thus, Woodinville was founded. The first recorded burial was in 1888 on the land owned by Ira and Susan Woodin who gave the southeast two acres of their homestead land for a cemetery where the town continued to bury its dead for over a century, and in 1988 the two acres formally became a non-profit corporation, run entirely by volunteers, with professionals doing the maintenance and burials. Contrary to popular belief, the cemetery is still in use with several burials each month. For further information, visit www.woodinvillecemetery.org or contact the cemetery sexton at info@woodinvillecemetery.org if you'd like to own a plot. Read more...
Annual cemetery open house planned for Memorial Day
The Woodinville Weekly - Courtesy photo. Don Wilds stands in front of the cemetery's pergolaEach year on Memorial Day, the Woodinville Cemetery opens its gates to visitors. The Woodinville Cemetery is not only where our city's pioneers lay at rest, but the newly refurbished grounds are a focal point on the city's main street. On May 30, from noon to 4 p.m., members of the cemetery board will be present to answer questions and provide a printed self-guided walking tour. Photos of many of the pioneers will be displayed on their graves. "Our self-guided walking tour is a wonderful local history lesson for both adults and children," says Linda McCune, president of the Woodinville Cemetery Association that manages the cemetery land. "Reading about a pioneer or seeing a photo brings history to life." One hundred forty one years ago, the first white settlers ventured northeast from Seattle to claim homestead land in Woodinville. Friendly Native-Americans inhabited this area then and the Sammamish Slough was nine feet deeper and provided a short steamboat ride from Lake Washington to Woodinville. The Woodinville Cemetery now lies in the heart of the town that those settlers created. It was in early 1870 that Ira and Susan Woodin left their livery-stable business in Seattle to claim their 160-acre homestead along the Sammamish Slough. Thus, Woodinville was founded. The first recorded burial was in 1888 on the land owned by Ira and Susan Woodin who gave the southeast two acres of their homestead land for a cemetery where the town continued to bury its dead for over a century, and in 1988 the two acres formally became a non-profit corporation, run entirely by volunteers, with professionals doing the maintenance and burials. Contrary to popular belief, the cemetery is still in use with several burials each month. For further information, visit www.woodinvillecemetery.org or contact the cemetery sexton at info@woodinvillecemetery.org if you'd like to own a plot. Read more...
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 -- 2:33 pm
NSD considering schedule changes
The Woodinville Weekly - Northshore schools will likely change next year's school calendar to make the school day 10 minutes longer with a two-hour early release or late arrival once per week. The two-hour weekly release will replace the five current non-student days per year and give teachers time for training, planning and collaboration while maintaining the same amount of total instructional time for students. Before the new calendar is final, the proposal still has to be negotiated with the teachers' union, the Northshore Education Association; ratified by the teachers; and approved by the school board, according to Leanna Albrecht, communications director for the Northshore School District. But some Northshore parents and students are frustrated the school district is willing to make these schedule changes when it has been unwilling to switch to a later start time for high schools. They're also concerned how the weekly release will affect working parents who will now need to find another source of child care and whether the change will reduce the quality of education for children. The proposed weekly release schedule will keep the same amount of instructional time by lengthening the school day by 10 minutes and eliminating the five non-student days per year. The district hasn't decided yet if the additional 10 minutes and the two-hour release will be at the beginning or end of the school day, but Albrecht confirmed that high schools will not start any earlier than they already do. The weekly release day could be Monday, Wednesday, or Friday. Northshore would have 31 to 35 early release or late arrival days per school year. Many neighboring school districts, including Bellevue, Issaquah, Lake Washington, Mercer Island, Riverview and Snohomish, already have calendars with around 30-40 release days per year. "Teachers and principals need ... opportunities to learn new content and skills, partner and practice with others, assess, refine, reflect and revise their craft," Northshore Superintendent Larry Francois wrote in a message to colleagues and to the community. "Being able to engage in these professional growth opportunities on a more regular, consistent basis is the purpose of moving to this different model of instructional planning and collaboration time." Tim Brittell, president of the Northshore Education Association (NSEA), added that time for planning, collaboration and professional development is especially important now because of three major projects: changes to the evaluation system that will start next year, new common course standards, and Northshore's reconfiguration from a junior high (seventh through ninth grades) to middle school (sixth through eighth grades) model. Although teachers currently have five non-student days for planning and professional development, Brittell said it's more efficient to do teacher training on a consistent schedule rather than having long gaps in between. "Whenever you try to do something with stops and starts, it takes twi Read more...
NSD considering schedule changes
The Woodinville Weekly - Northshore schools will likely change next year's school calendar to make the school day 10 minutes longer with a two-hour early release or late arrival once per week. The two-hour weekly release will replace the five current non-student days per year and give teachers time for training, planning and collaboration while maintaining the same amount of total instructional time for students. Before the new calendar is final, the proposal still has to be negotiated with the teachers' union, the Northshore Education Association; ratified by the teachers; and approved by the school board, according to Leanna Albrecht, communications director for the Northshore School District. But some Northshore parents and students are frustrated the school district is willing to make these schedule changes when it has been unwilling to switch to a later start time for high schools. They're also concerned how the weekly release will affect working parents who will now need to find another source of child care and whether the change will reduce the quality of education for children. The proposed weekly release schedule will keep the same amount of instructional time by lengthening the school day by 10 minutes and eliminating the five non-student days per year. The district hasn't decided yet if the additional 10 minutes and the two-hour release will be at the beginning or end of the school day, but Albrecht confirmed that high schools will not start any earlier than they already do. The weekly release day could be Monday, Wednesday, or Friday. Northshore would have 31 to 35 early release or late arrival days per school year. Many neighboring school districts, including Bellevue, Issaquah, Lake Washington, Mercer Island, Riverview and Snohomish, already have calendars with around 30-40 release days per year. "Teachers and principals need ... opportunities to learn new content and skills, partner and practice with others, assess, refine, reflect and revise their craft," Northshore Superintendent Larry Francois wrote in a message to colleagues and to the community. "Being able to engage in these professional growth opportunities on a more regular, consistent basis is the purpose of moving to this different model of instructional planning and collaboration time." Tim Brittell, president of the Northshore Education Association (NSEA), added that time for planning, collaboration and professional development is especially important now because of three major projects: changes to the evaluation system that will start next year, new common course standards, and Northshore's reconfiguration from a junior high (seventh through ninth grades) to middle school (sixth through eighth grades) model. Although teachers currently have five non-student days for planning and professional development, Brittell said it's more efficient to do teacher training on a consistent schedule rather than having long gaps in between. "Whenever you try to do something with stops and starts, it takes twi Read more...
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 -- 2:32 pm
Council discusses CBD, GB permitted uses
The Woodinville Weekly - The Chrysalis School, an independent private school, will be allowed to reopen next school year in a new location after the city council unanimously passed an ordinance allowing secondary schools for seventh to 12th grades in the Woodinville's industrial zone. Chrysalis teachers, many of whom attended Chrysalis themselves or whose children attend the school now, spoke at the meeting about the school's importance to the community. "I really hope you pass this, but I would teach out of the back of one of those moving trucks if I have to, and I don't think there's a teacher in this building who wouldn't do that," MaryKate Meyer, a teacher at Chrysalis for eight years, said. "We are a devoted, loving, caring community. We're not just a school." Karin Fogle, the the director and founder of the school, explained that the lease on the school's current building is up in six weeks, so Chrysalis has an urgent need to find a new building before classes start in September. The city council also continued its public hearing and discussion of permitted uses for Woodinville's Central Business District (CBD) and General Business (GB) zone. A moratorium on certain uses will expire in July 2013, so the council must decide before then whether and how to allow several types of businesses -- marinas, software development, gas stations, and conference centers.The city currently distinguishes between software development and software publishing companies, according to Erin Martindale, senior planner for the development services department. Software development companies, which are primarily concerned with creating computer programs, are allowed; software publishing companies, which manufacture and distribute CDs with software, are not. The proposal would allow web publishing, but not manufacturing CDs, in the CBD and GB.For gas stations, the planning commission lessened the requirements for the screen blocking the pump area from the road, but didn't change the requirement to use wood in the canopy or the ban on using corporate colors and translucent materials. Daniel Gowen, who represents Jackson's Food Stores and the Shell Station, pointed out that changes to the typical design of a gas station would make customers doubt the brand and the quality of the gas. "Basically, [the city council] want[s] to take everything that is the identity of a gas station away. It's what differentiates them," Gowen said. "It's hard to fit in and stand out -- we have a lot of competitors out there, and we need to differentiate ourselves from them. And if people, like I said last time, sense that there's something that's not brand consistent, they're going to think there's something wrong with that station ...You should be able to identify yourself, to fly your colors, and do it in a tasteful way." The city also clarified that businesses that don't meet the new criteria will be grandfathered in to the new code. Those nonconforming uses will remain with the property, so if a landowner rents Read more...
Council discusses CBD, GB permitted uses
The Woodinville Weekly - The Chrysalis School, an independent private school, will be allowed to reopen next school year in a new location after the city council unanimously passed an ordinance allowing secondary schools for seventh to 12th grades in the Woodinville's industrial zone. Chrysalis teachers, many of whom attended Chrysalis themselves or whose children attend the school now, spoke at the meeting about the school's importance to the community. "I really hope you pass this, but I would teach out of the back of one of those moving trucks if I have to, and I don't think there's a teacher in this building who wouldn't do that," MaryKate Meyer, a teacher at Chrysalis for eight years, said. "We are a devoted, loving, caring community. We're not just a school." Karin Fogle, the the director and founder of the school, explained that the lease on the school's current building is up in six weeks, so Chrysalis has an urgent need to find a new building before classes start in September. The city council also continued its public hearing and discussion of permitted uses for Woodinville's Central Business District (CBD) and General Business (GB) zone. A moratorium on certain uses will expire in July 2013, so the council must decide before then whether and how to allow several types of businesses -- marinas, software development, gas stations, and conference centers.The city currently distinguishes between software development and software publishing companies, according to Erin Martindale, senior planner for the development services department. Software development companies, which are primarily concerned with creating computer programs, are allowed; software publishing companies, which manufacture and distribute CDs with software, are not. The proposal would allow web publishing, but not manufacturing CDs, in the CBD and GB.For gas stations, the planning commission lessened the requirements for the screen blocking the pump area from the road, but didn't change the requirement to use wood in the canopy or the ban on using corporate colors and translucent materials. Daniel Gowen, who represents Jackson's Food Stores and the Shell Station, pointed out that changes to the typical design of a gas station would make customers doubt the brand and the quality of the gas. "Basically, [the city council] want[s] to take everything that is the identity of a gas station away. It's what differentiates them," Gowen said. "It's hard to fit in and stand out -- we have a lot of competitors out there, and we need to differentiate ourselves from them. And if people, like I said last time, sense that there's something that's not brand consistent, they're going to think there's something wrong with that station ...You should be able to identify yourself, to fly your colors, and do it in a tasteful way." The city also clarified that businesses that don't meet the new criteria will be grandfathered in to the new code. Those nonconforming uses will remain with the property, so if a landowner rents Read more...
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 -- 2:30 pm
Owen family files lawsuit against state of Washington
The Woodinville Weekly - A lawsuit has been filed against the state of Washington on behalf of a Bothell family that was involved in a deadly accident on December 21 while traveling on Highway 2 east of Stevens Pass. The six claims, filed May 14 with the state Attorney General's office, claim the state Department of Transportation failed to close down Highway 2 after over 100 trees had fallen in the area in the three days leading up to the accident. The accident instantly killed Tim Owen, 58, and Cheryl Reed Owen, 56, when a tree struck their SUV as they were traveling east of the pass. Severely injured passengers included the couple's daughters Jessica (Jessie) Owen, 27, and Jaime Owen-Mayer, 25; along with Jaime's husband Steven Mayer, 25.Only the Owen's son, Jeremy Owen, 22, was able to walk away from the crash. According to a Seattle Times article, the claims filed allege the tree that fell on the Owen's vehicle snapped in the same way that hundreds of other trees had snapped and fallen in the Mount Baker and Wenatchee areas in the previous few days. Highway 2 over Stevens Pass was not closed due to falling trees, unlike the Mount Baker highway, which was closed for several days. The state Department of Transportation closed down the highway only after a second vehicle was struck the day after the Owen's accident. The lawsuit does not list any specific amount of damages in the claims filed on behalf of the Owen family, however the three severely injured family members have already incurred over $1 million in medical bills. They still need much more rehabilitative care and therapy in order to recover from their injuries. Read more...
Owen family files lawsuit against state of Washington
The Woodinville Weekly - A lawsuit has been filed against the state of Washington on behalf of a Bothell family that was involved in a deadly accident on December 21 while traveling on Highway 2 east of Stevens Pass. The six claims, filed May 14 with the state Attorney General's office, claim the state Department of Transportation failed to close down Highway 2 after over 100 trees had fallen in the area in the three days leading up to the accident. The accident instantly killed Tim Owen, 58, and Cheryl Reed Owen, 56, when a tree struck their SUV as they were traveling east of the pass. Severely injured passengers included the couple's daughters Jessica (Jessie) Owen, 27, and Jaime Owen-Mayer, 25; along with Jaime's husband Steven Mayer, 25.Only the Owen's son, Jeremy Owen, 22, was able to walk away from the crash. According to a Seattle Times article, the claims filed allege the tree that fell on the Owen's vehicle snapped in the same way that hundreds of other trees had snapped and fallen in the Mount Baker and Wenatchee areas in the previous few days. Highway 2 over Stevens Pass was not closed due to falling trees, unlike the Mount Baker highway, which was closed for several days. The state Department of Transportation closed down the highway only after a second vehicle was struck the day after the Owen's accident. The lawsuit does not list any specific amount of damages in the claims filed on behalf of the Owen family, however the three severely injured family members have already incurred over $1 million in medical bills. They still need much more rehabilitative care and therapy in order to recover from their injuries. Read more...
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 -- 2:29 pm
Police Beat - May 20, 2013
The Woodinville Weekly - PORCELAIN PUNISHER A Woodinville man's house was ransacked by unknown parties who had gained entry through a sliding glass patio door. In the course of their spree, the perps made off with the usual valuables -- a flat panel television, jewelry and a game system -- as well as alcohol and cash. More curiously, however, was their theft of the homeowner's stock of toilet paper, the street value of which is unknown to this scrivener. MALICIOUS MISCHIEF As a local man moved items into his new domicile, he found an intruder who had pilfered the resident's belongings and helped himself to a wee bit of food and drink. Perhaps finding the comestibles subpar, or realizing that he was busted, the intruder disappeared on a motorcycle. The resident had seen enough to aid police in their search for the intruder, who was located, identified and booked into jail on burglary charges Read more...
Police Beat - May 20, 2013
The Woodinville Weekly - PORCELAIN PUNISHER A Woodinville man's house was ransacked by unknown parties who had gained entry through a sliding glass patio door. In the course of their spree, the perps made off with the usual valuables -- a flat panel television, jewelry and a game system -- as well as alcohol and cash. More curiously, however, was their theft of the homeowner's stock of toilet paper, the street value of which is unknown to this scrivener. MALICIOUS MISCHIEF As a local man moved items into his new domicile, he found an intruder who had pilfered the resident's belongings and helped himself to a wee bit of food and drink. Perhaps finding the comestibles subpar, or realizing that he was busted, the intruder disappeared on a motorcycle. The resident had seen enough to aid police in their search for the intruder, who was located, identified and booked into jail on burglary charges Read more...
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 -- 2:17 pm
NW native plants are Pipers Creek Nursery's specialty
The Woodinville Weekly - Photo by Shannon Michael. Pipers Creek Nursery owner Alan Hensley stands in front of the entrance to a gardener's gold mine for Northwest native plants. If you're not paying attention, you just might drive right past it. But, just a few yards north of Bothell's Country Village a small gold mine of plants perfect for Northwest gardens awaits the savvy gardener seeking plants that will thrive in our region. It's Pipers Creek Nursery, owned and operated by Alan Hensley, where gardeners will find one of the best selections of Northwest native plant species in the region. To Hensley's knowledge, his nursery is the only one in the region specializing in Northwest natives that is open to the public. Hensley chose to specialize in Northwest native plants because he was disappointed with what was offered by local nurseries. "I found other gardeners were having the same trouble finding quality native plants available at a retail level. Recognizing the demand for a nursery specializing in Northwest natives and realizing the significance of native plants as a growing part of future project plans in area municipalities, I could see the trend towards an increasing popularity and necessity for native plants to be available to the public," he said. Customer Emma Schumacher of Shoreline would agree. "I am doing a garden on a slope, looking for low-lying native plants. I liked the selection of native plants here," she said, adding that it was her online research for nurseries offering Northwest native plants that led her to make the drive to Pipers Creek Nursery. A labor of love and a lot of trial and error for Hensley, he admits to no formal training before entering the plant nursery business in 2008. "Most of my plant knowledge is from hands-on experience, reading books, studying plant material, and observations of my own Pipers Creek Nursery Trial Garden," he explained. "Plenty of time hiking in these Pacific Northwest woods has helped me, too - especially for native plant inspiration," he said. While Hensley chooses to focus on Northwest native plants, the selection he is able to offer fluctuates with weather, availability from growers and other factors. "I try to sell other plants that complement the landscape and still have attractive attributes and benefits similar to natives. Low-maintenance, non-natives are also offered at the nursery," he said. More than half of the nursery is filled with native plants throughout the year. But, it is the rare Northwest native plants that are the nursery's specialty: oak fern, starflower, bog geum, Pacific yew, madrona, western azalea, skunk cabbage, Labrador tea, and disporum "Hockerii" are just some of the major offerings. Because spring is perfect planting season, the nursery's offerings right now include displays of evergreen natives like western and mountain hemlocks, deciduous native vine maple, shade edibles like evergreen and black huckleberries and native bloomers Oregon grape, golden currant and red flowering cu Read more...
NW native plants are Pipers Creek Nursery's specialty
The Woodinville Weekly - Photo by Shannon Michael. Pipers Creek Nursery owner Alan Hensley stands in front of the entrance to a gardener's gold mine for Northwest native plants. If you're not paying attention, you just might drive right past it. But, just a few yards north of Bothell's Country Village a small gold mine of plants perfect for Northwest gardens awaits the savvy gardener seeking plants that will thrive in our region. It's Pipers Creek Nursery, owned and operated by Alan Hensley, where gardeners will find one of the best selections of Northwest native plant species in the region. To Hensley's knowledge, his nursery is the only one in the region specializing in Northwest natives that is open to the public. Hensley chose to specialize in Northwest native plants because he was disappointed with what was offered by local nurseries. "I found other gardeners were having the same trouble finding quality native plants available at a retail level. Recognizing the demand for a nursery specializing in Northwest natives and realizing the significance of native plants as a growing part of future project plans in area municipalities, I could see the trend towards an increasing popularity and necessity for native plants to be available to the public," he said. Customer Emma Schumacher of Shoreline would agree. "I am doing a garden on a slope, looking for low-lying native plants. I liked the selection of native plants here," she said, adding that it was her online research for nurseries offering Northwest native plants that led her to make the drive to Pipers Creek Nursery. A labor of love and a lot of trial and error for Hensley, he admits to no formal training before entering the plant nursery business in 2008. "Most of my plant knowledge is from hands-on experience, reading books, studying plant material, and observations of my own Pipers Creek Nursery Trial Garden," he explained. "Plenty of time hiking in these Pacific Northwest woods has helped me, too - especially for native plant inspiration," he said. While Hensley chooses to focus on Northwest native plants, the selection he is able to offer fluctuates with weather, availability from growers and other factors. "I try to sell other plants that complement the landscape and still have attractive attributes and benefits similar to natives. Low-maintenance, non-natives are also offered at the nursery," he said. More than half of the nursery is filled with native plants throughout the year. But, it is the rare Northwest native plants that are the nursery's specialty: oak fern, starflower, bog geum, Pacific yew, madrona, western azalea, skunk cabbage, Labrador tea, and disporum "Hockerii" are just some of the major offerings. Because spring is perfect planting season, the nursery's offerings right now include displays of evergreen natives like western and mountain hemlocks, deciduous native vine maple, shade edibles like evergreen and black huckleberries and native bloomers Oregon grape, golden currant and red flowering cu Read more...
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 -- 2:12 pm
Chandler Olson dominates in 1600 meters
The Woodinville Weekly - Photo by Derek Johnson. With the nearest competitor nine seconds behind her, Woodinville's Chandler Olson cruises to victory in the 1600 meters. Listen to this, ladies and gentlemen, for it comes from a guy whose jaw is still agape from watching Woodinville's Chandler Olson massacre the field in the 1600 meter run. The scene was the Bi-District Championships held at Lake Stevens High on May 15th. From the moment the starter pistol popped, Olson exploded into the lead with a running motion that was graceful, powerful and commanding. The separation from her competitors quickly widened into a startling chasm and remained so for all four laps. Four minutes and fifty-seven seconds later, the diminutive senior cruised across the finish line, with Lynnwood's Mikayla Pivec arriving nine seconds later, followed by the rest of the pack en masse. To date, Olson has now won six district titles, 1 state championship, 1 state silver medal, 2 state bronze medals and 8 KingCo championships - with one more state tourney yet to go. Moments after this race, she beamed with happiness but still labored to catch her breath. "I just kind of wanted to get out fast and get a lead," she said. "I definitely slowed down after my first lap. I was fairly aware that I had a big lead, but I'm always afraid that someone's going to surge or start catching back up." "We always try new things," said Woodinville distance coach Sandy Laurence. "Because Chandler's an experienced, yet young athlete, we don't know what her full potential is. Because she's so responsive and talented, we get to have the luxury of trying new things. Most always they're successful. There are a lot of ingredients in the recipe to come to the table with a kid with great talent, great drive, responsiveness to coaching and the willingness to take risks. And that creates a great athlete." Laurence also discussed Olson's physical attributes, which feature a lean yet relatively muscular frame. "She matches the profile of a very strong and twitch-type of distance runner," Laurence said. "Very stable and well-balanced musculature. We've worked very hard on that. Our program involves weights. "The best is yet to be for Ms. Chandler," Laurence said. "She'll be going to Yale in the fall and competing in cross country and track and field. "I'm just really grateful to have worked with her and to pass her along to a great college coach who will be able to take her all the way." -------------- Other results from Woodinville athletes competing at the 4A Bi-District Championships on May 15: oWes Love qualified for state by finishing 3rd in the boys 400 meter dash, with a time of 50.52 seconds; o Kurtis Max qualified for state by placing 8th in the boys 300 meter hurdles with a time of 41.44 seconds; o Maddy Young finished 10th in girls discuss throw; o Molly Stinson finished 8th in the girls javelin throw; o Alek Kacmarcik placed 13th in the boys 100 meter dash; o Clark Cyr finished 12th in the boys 800 meter run; Micah Ruba Read more...
Chandler Olson dominates in 1600 meters
The Woodinville Weekly - Photo by Derek Johnson. With the nearest competitor nine seconds behind her, Woodinville's Chandler Olson cruises to victory in the 1600 meters. Listen to this, ladies and gentlemen, for it comes from a guy whose jaw is still agape from watching Woodinville's Chandler Olson massacre the field in the 1600 meter run. The scene was the Bi-District Championships held at Lake Stevens High on May 15th. From the moment the starter pistol popped, Olson exploded into the lead with a running motion that was graceful, powerful and commanding. The separation from her competitors quickly widened into a startling chasm and remained so for all four laps. Four minutes and fifty-seven seconds later, the diminutive senior cruised across the finish line, with Lynnwood's Mikayla Pivec arriving nine seconds later, followed by the rest of the pack en masse. To date, Olson has now won six district titles, 1 state championship, 1 state silver medal, 2 state bronze medals and 8 KingCo championships - with one more state tourney yet to go. Moments after this race, she beamed with happiness but still labored to catch her breath. "I just kind of wanted to get out fast and get a lead," she said. "I definitely slowed down after my first lap. I was fairly aware that I had a big lead, but I'm always afraid that someone's going to surge or start catching back up." "We always try new things," said Woodinville distance coach Sandy Laurence. "Because Chandler's an experienced, yet young athlete, we don't know what her full potential is. Because she's so responsive and talented, we get to have the luxury of trying new things. Most always they're successful. There are a lot of ingredients in the recipe to come to the table with a kid with great talent, great drive, responsiveness to coaching and the willingness to take risks. And that creates a great athlete." Laurence also discussed Olson's physical attributes, which feature a lean yet relatively muscular frame. "She matches the profile of a very strong and twitch-type of distance runner," Laurence said. "Very stable and well-balanced musculature. We've worked very hard on that. Our program involves weights. "The best is yet to be for Ms. Chandler," Laurence said. "She'll be going to Yale in the fall and competing in cross country and track and field. "I'm just really grateful to have worked with her and to pass her along to a great college coach who will be able to take her all the way." -------------- Other results from Woodinville athletes competing at the 4A Bi-District Championships on May 15: oWes Love qualified for state by finishing 3rd in the boys 400 meter dash, with a time of 50.52 seconds; o Kurtis Max qualified for state by placing 8th in the boys 300 meter hurdles with a time of 41.44 seconds; o Maddy Young finished 10th in girls discuss throw; o Molly Stinson finished 8th in the girls javelin throw; o Alek Kacmarcik placed 13th in the boys 100 meter dash; o Clark Cyr finished 12th in the boys 800 meter run; Micah Ruba Read more...
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 -- 2:10 pm
Schreyer fires no-hitter as Lady Falcons advance
The Woodinville Weekly - Photo by Mark Hatlen . Woodinville's Madi Schreyer throws a pitch during her no-hit performance against Issaquah May 13th. The senior star is bound for Stanford this fall. In a day of wild weather, starting with thunderstorms but ending with evening sunshine, Woodinville's Madi Schreyer herself was a force of nature. In a performance reminiscent of Randy Johnson in his prime, the senior pitching star threw a no-hitter as the Falcons dispatched Issaquah 6-0 in KingCo Tournament action. The game was over from the outset. Before each pitch, as Schreyer enacted her trademark move of spinning the ball on her right hip before unleashing a laser beam to the plate, the Issaquah hitters stood in looking ill at ease. As Schreyer shredded through the lineup, fanning the first seven batters, and 10 of the first 11, it became clear Woodinville would easily win. But on this night, it wasn't just the Madi Schreyer Show. Her teammates backed her up with great plays -- especially Alex Nelson, who drove in two runs with a fourth inning single, before thrilling the crowd in the sixth with a running catch of a fly ball sinking toward the right field line. Alex Boyd rapped two singles and drove in a run. And shortstop Tori Lettus and second baseman Emily Jackson proved again to be a peerless combo in the middle infield. As Issaquah's Amelia Cunningham popped up the final pitch and Woodinville's Emily Jackson squeezed it for the last out, the Woodinville dugout emptied and converged at the mound to congratulate Schreyer on her no-hitter. "I'm just really excited," Schreyer said. "We have an awesome team and I love all the girls. We work really well together and we're excited to make another run at state this year." Woodinville manager Dani Weir described Schreyer's progress in working in tandem with catcher Alex Boyd. "She's been working so hard with Alex on pitching great games," Weir said. "Not really worrying about getting outs on three pitches. But really executing different pitch calls. The two of them are working so well together. And obviously it takes a whole defense to make a no-hitter work. There was the great play down the line by Alex Nelson. The team played well defensively. "Madi rested herself very well this weekend," Weir added. "She enjoyed herself at prom, but came back relaxed and in a good mood. A girl's got to feel good to play good -- and she was feeling good today." Weir was also asked about left fielder Alex Nelson. "She's really been such a clutch player for us," she said. "When we need her to come in and make something happen she always does. She's that rise-to-the-occasion kind of kid. We all have so much confidence in her when she's up in the box." The victory pushed Woodinville's record to 20-1, advancing them to second round of the KingCo tournament in a game against Redmond May 15. "The biggest thing is that everyone is focused and everyone has the enthusiasm to go forward," Weir said. "And they're hungry for more. Everybody has the same Read more...
Schreyer fires no-hitter as Lady Falcons advance
The Woodinville Weekly - Photo by Mark Hatlen . Woodinville's Madi Schreyer throws a pitch during her no-hit performance against Issaquah May 13th. The senior star is bound for Stanford this fall. In a day of wild weather, starting with thunderstorms but ending with evening sunshine, Woodinville's Madi Schreyer herself was a force of nature. In a performance reminiscent of Randy Johnson in his prime, the senior pitching star threw a no-hitter as the Falcons dispatched Issaquah 6-0 in KingCo Tournament action. The game was over from the outset. Before each pitch, as Schreyer enacted her trademark move of spinning the ball on her right hip before unleashing a laser beam to the plate, the Issaquah hitters stood in looking ill at ease. As Schreyer shredded through the lineup, fanning the first seven batters, and 10 of the first 11, it became clear Woodinville would easily win. But on this night, it wasn't just the Madi Schreyer Show. Her teammates backed her up with great plays -- especially Alex Nelson, who drove in two runs with a fourth inning single, before thrilling the crowd in the sixth with a running catch of a fly ball sinking toward the right field line. Alex Boyd rapped two singles and drove in a run. And shortstop Tori Lettus and second baseman Emily Jackson proved again to be a peerless combo in the middle infield. As Issaquah's Amelia Cunningham popped up the final pitch and Woodinville's Emily Jackson squeezed it for the last out, the Woodinville dugout emptied and converged at the mound to congratulate Schreyer on her no-hitter. "I'm just really excited," Schreyer said. "We have an awesome team and I love all the girls. We work really well together and we're excited to make another run at state this year." Woodinville manager Dani Weir described Schreyer's progress in working in tandem with catcher Alex Boyd. "She's been working so hard with Alex on pitching great games," Weir said. "Not really worrying about getting outs on three pitches. But really executing different pitch calls. The two of them are working so well together. And obviously it takes a whole defense to make a no-hitter work. There was the great play down the line by Alex Nelson. The team played well defensively. "Madi rested herself very well this weekend," Weir added. "She enjoyed herself at prom, but came back relaxed and in a good mood. A girl's got to feel good to play good -- and she was feeling good today." Weir was also asked about left fielder Alex Nelson. "She's really been such a clutch player for us," she said. "When we need her to come in and make something happen she always does. She's that rise-to-the-occasion kind of kid. We all have so much confidence in her when she's up in the box." The victory pushed Woodinville's record to 20-1, advancing them to second round of the KingCo tournament in a game against Redmond May 15. "The biggest thing is that everyone is focused and everyone has the enthusiasm to go forward," Weir said. "And they're hungry for more. Everybody has the same Read more...
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 -- 2:02 pm
Falcons crush Emerald Ridge, but season ends with loss to South Kitsap
The Woodinville Weekly - Photo by Patti Sternberg . Woodinville's Lee Wunderlich connects on one of his 3 doubles during a 14-0 win over Emerald Ridge. The junior catcher had 5 RBIs. The final day of the Falcon season proved to be the epitome of feast or famine. In the first game vs. Emerald Ridge, Woodinville unleashed a scoring barrage that resulted in a 14-0 win. But in the nightcap, the offense withered and the Falcons fell to South Kitsap 4-1. And just like that, on May 18th at Art Wright Field in Kent, the season was over. Woodinville finished at 16-7. Heading into this day, Woodinville needed two wins to propel them to Pasco and entry into the State Tourney's Final 4. But it wasn't meant to be. The first game proved to be the zenith of Woodinville's season. It was as if the Falcon players were channeling the 1927 Yankees. They scored 4 runs in the first inning, 5 in the second, 2 in the third and 3 more in the fourth. They weren't just hitting the ball, but crushing it. Catcher Lee Wunderlich led the way, going 4-for-4 with 3 doubles and 5 RBIs. Drew Accimus had 3 hits and 2 RBIs. Connor Brueske had 3 hits and drove in a run. And Derek Svenvik ripped a ringing triple to the wall in right center field to drive in yet another run. After Emerald Ridge failed to score in the top of the 5th, the game was called due to "Mercy Rule." Woodinville pitcher Stephan White shone with another banner performance. He allowed only 2 hits while striking out 2. He acknowledged afterwards that his curveball has never been better. "Toward the end of the season I found it," White said. "It's absolutely the best I've ever thrown it. If I can get it over for a strike, I'll throw it on the first pitch or even on the second pitch to some big hitters, or even kids lower in the lineup, to establish that I have it. And then blow the fastball on by them." The win advanced Woodinville into a game later that day against South Kitsap for the right to go to Pasco. South Kitsap jumped out to a 2-0 lead off Woodinville's Caleb Hamilton. When the Falcons came up to bat in the bottom of the first against Wolves pitcher Michael Wood, things went south offensively. Woodinville got its only run of the game in the second inning when Tommy Wick lined a single to score Drew Accimus. But South Kitsap tacked on a run in the third and another in the fourth. Woodinville manager Terry Agnew pulled Hamilton and brought in reliever Eric Anthony from the bullpen. Anthony stopped the bleeding and kept Woodinville within shouting distance. But heading into the bottom of the seventh, the Falcons still trailed 4-1 and hope was running on fumes. The Falcons desperately needed 3 runs. But then Mathew Spencer struck out swinging. Trevor Cook struck out looking at a called third strike. And that left it to Caleb Hamilton, the KingCo Player of the Year who will be playing for the University of Washington this fall. For the final time in his prep career, Hamilton walked up to the plate, paused for maybe an extra moment, then Read more...
Falcons crush Emerald Ridge, but season ends with loss to South Kitsap
The Woodinville Weekly - Photo by Patti Sternberg . Woodinville's Lee Wunderlich connects on one of his 3 doubles during a 14-0 win over Emerald Ridge. The junior catcher had 5 RBIs. The final day of the Falcon season proved to be the epitome of feast or famine. In the first game vs. Emerald Ridge, Woodinville unleashed a scoring barrage that resulted in a 14-0 win. But in the nightcap, the offense withered and the Falcons fell to South Kitsap 4-1. And just like that, on May 18th at Art Wright Field in Kent, the season was over. Woodinville finished at 16-7. Heading into this day, Woodinville needed two wins to propel them to Pasco and entry into the State Tourney's Final 4. But it wasn't meant to be. The first game proved to be the zenith of Woodinville's season. It was as if the Falcon players were channeling the 1927 Yankees. They scored 4 runs in the first inning, 5 in the second, 2 in the third and 3 more in the fourth. They weren't just hitting the ball, but crushing it. Catcher Lee Wunderlich led the way, going 4-for-4 with 3 doubles and 5 RBIs. Drew Accimus had 3 hits and 2 RBIs. Connor Brueske had 3 hits and drove in a run. And Derek Svenvik ripped a ringing triple to the wall in right center field to drive in yet another run. After Emerald Ridge failed to score in the top of the 5th, the game was called due to "Mercy Rule." Woodinville pitcher Stephan White shone with another banner performance. He allowed only 2 hits while striking out 2. He acknowledged afterwards that his curveball has never been better. "Toward the end of the season I found it," White said. "It's absolutely the best I've ever thrown it. If I can get it over for a strike, I'll throw it on the first pitch or even on the second pitch to some big hitters, or even kids lower in the lineup, to establish that I have it. And then blow the fastball on by them." The win advanced Woodinville into a game later that day against South Kitsap for the right to go to Pasco. South Kitsap jumped out to a 2-0 lead off Woodinville's Caleb Hamilton. When the Falcons came up to bat in the bottom of the first against Wolves pitcher Michael Wood, things went south offensively. Woodinville got its only run of the game in the second inning when Tommy Wick lined a single to score Drew Accimus. But South Kitsap tacked on a run in the third and another in the fourth. Woodinville manager Terry Agnew pulled Hamilton and brought in reliever Eric Anthony from the bullpen. Anthony stopped the bleeding and kept Woodinville within shouting distance. But heading into the bottom of the seventh, the Falcons still trailed 4-1 and hope was running on fumes. The Falcons desperately needed 3 runs. But then Mathew Spencer struck out swinging. Trevor Cook struck out looking at a called third strike. And that left it to Caleb Hamilton, the KingCo Player of the Year who will be playing for the University of Washington this fall. For the final time in his prep career, Hamilton walked up to the plate, paused for maybe an extra moment, then Read more...
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 -- 1:54 pm
Helen Hoenig's mission: to make Duvall the cleanest little town on the Eastside
The Woodinville Weekly - Helen Hoenig can't stop herself from cleaning up. Here, she clears off an overhead branch. Photo by Connie BergHelen Hoenig is a remarkable Duvall resident who has made a tremendous difference in our community. What does Helen do? She picks up pieces of trash. She has been spotted by so many people she has become a phenomenon in Duvall and on Facebook. She was even featured on KOMO 4 News and a prominent radio station. I had the honor and pleasure of discovering who the mystery trash lady was and interviewed her to find out why she is so obsessed with cleaning up Duvall. Helen grew up in the Northwest. She moved away for many years and after being stationed in Vietnam, and living in Hawaii, Japan and Washington, D.C., she finally moved back to the Northwest four years ago. Helen has lived in Duvall for the past two years. Before you try and stereotype her, I will tell you that she is a successful, confident and opinionated businesswoman. She is not a mild mannered little Trash Lady. Her determination enabled her to accomplish all that she has. She has hiked steep hills, climbed into deep ditches, and lugged giant pieces of garbage up small ravines When Helen first moved to Duvall, she started working out at Duvall Fitness. She lives close to town so she decided to start walking to the club for her workouts with Nicole Pitts, her personal trainer. On her walks, Helen noticed a lot of garbage along the road. In February of this year Helen started picking up a few pieces of garbage on her way to Duvall Fitness. By the time she got to the gym, her arms were overflowing with trash. After that, she started wearing gloves and carrying a bag for trash. Her focus soon broadened and eventually she was all over and around Duvall picking up trash with one of her multiple trash grabbers. Everyone who sees Helen wants to know who she is. She is Helen, the "Super Trash Picker Upper" in Duvall! Helen was reluctant to meet with me because she didn't want the recognition. She didn't start picking up trash for the notoriety, she did it because it was really bothering her. She was quick to inform me that she has had a lot of help along the way. Many people have honked at Helen to thank her for picking up garbage. People have given her plants, bouquets of flowers, cards, and she even received a gift certificate for a manicure and a safety vest. One of the most inspiring notes she received was from a dad who wrote a quick thank you on a piece of scratch paper and handed it to Helen through his car window. The note said he was grateful for her example to his two sons who were in the car with him. Specific people that Helen would like to thank include: Scott Lennon who gave her an orange vest and goggles to keep her safe. Mark Burdette who photographed Helen and her mountains of trash. Bill Theriault who helped her retrieve 15 assorted balls from aggressive blackberry bushes on property adjacent to Acres of Diamonds. Skylar for carrying he Read more...
Helen Hoenig's mission: to make Duvall the cleanest little town on the Eastside
The Woodinville Weekly - Helen Hoenig can't stop herself from cleaning up. Here, she clears off an overhead branch. Photo by Connie BergHelen Hoenig is a remarkable Duvall resident who has made a tremendous difference in our community. What does Helen do? She picks up pieces of trash. She has been spotted by so many people she has become a phenomenon in Duvall and on Facebook. She was even featured on KOMO 4 News and a prominent radio station. I had the honor and pleasure of discovering who the mystery trash lady was and interviewed her to find out why she is so obsessed with cleaning up Duvall. Helen grew up in the Northwest. She moved away for many years and after being stationed in Vietnam, and living in Hawaii, Japan and Washington, D.C., she finally moved back to the Northwest four years ago. Helen has lived in Duvall for the past two years. Before you try and stereotype her, I will tell you that she is a successful, confident and opinionated businesswoman. She is not a mild mannered little Trash Lady. Her determination enabled her to accomplish all that she has. She has hiked steep hills, climbed into deep ditches, and lugged giant pieces of garbage up small ravines When Helen first moved to Duvall, she started working out at Duvall Fitness. She lives close to town so she decided to start walking to the club for her workouts with Nicole Pitts, her personal trainer. On her walks, Helen noticed a lot of garbage along the road. In February of this year Helen started picking up a few pieces of garbage on her way to Duvall Fitness. By the time she got to the gym, her arms were overflowing with trash. After that, she started wearing gloves and carrying a bag for trash. Her focus soon broadened and eventually she was all over and around Duvall picking up trash with one of her multiple trash grabbers. Everyone who sees Helen wants to know who she is. She is Helen, the "Super Trash Picker Upper" in Duvall! Helen was reluctant to meet with me because she didn't want the recognition. She didn't start picking up trash for the notoriety, she did it because it was really bothering her. She was quick to inform me that she has had a lot of help along the way. Many people have honked at Helen to thank her for picking up garbage. People have given her plants, bouquets of flowers, cards, and she even received a gift certificate for a manicure and a safety vest. One of the most inspiring notes she received was from a dad who wrote a quick thank you on a piece of scratch paper and handed it to Helen through his car window. The note said he was grateful for her example to his two sons who were in the car with him. Specific people that Helen would like to thank include: Scott Lennon who gave her an orange vest and goggles to keep her safe. Mark Burdette who photographed Helen and her mountains of trash. Bill Theriault who helped her retrieve 15 assorted balls from aggressive blackberry bushes on property adjacent to Acres of Diamonds. Skylar for carrying he Read more...
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 -- 1:52 pm
Community bonfire on Duvall Days will inaugurate Eagle Scout project
The Woodinville Weekly - George Howlett, 15, takes a break from putting the final touches on his Eagle Scout project, a community fire pit located next to the Duvall Police Station. Lisa Allen/staff photoDUVALL-Like many other Boy Scouts who reach a certain time in their Scouting career, George Howlett was on the lookout for an Eagle project. The Lake Margaret-area resident, then just 14, went to the Duvall Public Works Department looking for ideas. Director Steve Leniszewski gave him a list of possible centennial projects. On the list was a fire pit to be built next to the Duvall Police Station. George, who is homeschooled, picked the fire pit as his project and then presented the plan to the City Council. Given the go-ahead, he and his dad, Mark, who was also his Troop 534 Scout Leader, spent a total of about 42 hours over the span of six months planning the project, with the help of Leniszewski. They spent 32 hours working on building the project over the span of nine days. George organized a total of 37 volunteers (total man hours of 273), and obtained discounted costs from the suppliers - Rock Mountain Products and Mutual Materials. He turned 15 just as he was completing the project. Leniszewski said a community bonfire is planned for Duvall Days. After that, he said, the pit will be open for the public to use, adding that a smaller firepit will be constructed on the inside of the larger one and more seating will be added. Read more...
Community bonfire on Duvall Days will inaugurate Eagle Scout project
The Woodinville Weekly - George Howlett, 15, takes a break from putting the final touches on his Eagle Scout project, a community fire pit located next to the Duvall Police Station. Lisa Allen/staff photoDUVALL-Like many other Boy Scouts who reach a certain time in their Scouting career, George Howlett was on the lookout for an Eagle project. The Lake Margaret-area resident, then just 14, went to the Duvall Public Works Department looking for ideas. Director Steve Leniszewski gave him a list of possible centennial projects. On the list was a fire pit to be built next to the Duvall Police Station. George, who is homeschooled, picked the fire pit as his project and then presented the plan to the City Council. Given the go-ahead, he and his dad, Mark, who was also his Troop 534 Scout Leader, spent a total of about 42 hours over the span of six months planning the project, with the help of Leniszewski. They spent 32 hours working on building the project over the span of nine days. George organized a total of 37 volunteers (total man hours of 273), and obtained discounted costs from the suppliers - Rock Mountain Products and Mutual Materials. He turned 15 just as he was completing the project. Leniszewski said a community bonfire is planned for Duvall Days. After that, he said, the pit will be open for the public to use, adding that a smaller firepit will be constructed on the inside of the larger one and more seating will be added. Read more...
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 -- 1:15 pm
New water district commissioner chosen
The Woodinville Weekly - Rick Chatterton will replace Tim Matson on the Woodinville Water District Board of Commissioners, the current Board decided at a meeting on April 30. Chatterton wants to focus on keeping rates reasonable while conserving Woodinville's water resources in an environmentally responsible way. He said the population of the Pacific Northwest, including the eastside of Seattle, is projected to grow 30 percent between now and 2030, so he wants to ensure the Woodinville Water District will manage resources effectively to meet the needs of a larger future population. "I'm an avid conservationist," he said. "With all the rain that's here, it's easy to think we have water to waste, but ... it's a limited resource." Chatterton, who has lived in Woodinville for eight years, retired from a career in financial management with Royal Caribbean in 2008. "I left so I could focus on building community," he said. His corporate career prepared him for managing the water district. "We answered to the shareholders. As an executive, I had to be financially responsible."He is also the president of the Woodinville Heritage Society, serves on the Woodinville Emergency Preparedness and Public Safety Commission, and ran for city council in 2009. The water district Board of Commissioners "was a natural next step," he said. He will fill the spot vacated by Matson, who resigned in February because he had accepted a job outside of Washington. Chatterton will serve for the rest of Matson's term -- until the end of 2013 -- and plans to run for election this November for a six-year term beginning in 2014. "He really stood out in terms of the homework he did and his demeanor and the way he came across," Ken Goodwin, chair of the Board of Commissioners, said of Chatterton. The current commissioners were impressed that Chatterton had read the city's comprehensive plan. The water commissioner position doesn't require any technical qualifications, Goodwin said; the board was looking for "somebody who understands community service and has enthusiasm for the job." All seven candidates met the position's legal requirements -- being registered to vote and living in the district -- but the board chose to interview only four candidates: Chatterton, Jim Dunlap, Pao-Tsun Hwang, and Michael Lucarelli. It chose not to interview Rob Clark, Henry Stecker, and Ronald Volz. Although all seven candidates were qualified, Goodwin said, the board made a "subjective" choice to interview only four. "We thought four would be a good number and that's what we selected to interview," Goodwin said. Read more...
New water district commissioner chosen
The Woodinville Weekly - Rick Chatterton will replace Tim Matson on the Woodinville Water District Board of Commissioners, the current Board decided at a meeting on April 30. Chatterton wants to focus on keeping rates reasonable while conserving Woodinville's water resources in an environmentally responsible way. He said the population of the Pacific Northwest, including the eastside of Seattle, is projected to grow 30 percent between now and 2030, so he wants to ensure the Woodinville Water District will manage resources effectively to meet the needs of a larger future population. "I'm an avid conservationist," he said. "With all the rain that's here, it's easy to think we have water to waste, but ... it's a limited resource." Chatterton, who has lived in Woodinville for eight years, retired from a career in financial management with Royal Caribbean in 2008. "I left so I could focus on building community," he said. His corporate career prepared him for managing the water district. "We answered to the shareholders. As an executive, I had to be financially responsible."He is also the president of the Woodinville Heritage Society, serves on the Woodinville Emergency Preparedness and Public Safety Commission, and ran for city council in 2009. The water district Board of Commissioners "was a natural next step," he said. He will fill the spot vacated by Matson, who resigned in February because he had accepted a job outside of Washington. Chatterton will serve for the rest of Matson's term -- until the end of 2013 -- and plans to run for election this November for a six-year term beginning in 2014. "He really stood out in terms of the homework he did and his demeanor and the way he came across," Ken Goodwin, chair of the Board of Commissioners, said of Chatterton. The current commissioners were impressed that Chatterton had read the city's comprehensive plan. The water commissioner position doesn't require any technical qualifications, Goodwin said; the board was looking for "somebody who understands community service and has enthusiasm for the job." All seven candidates met the position's legal requirements -- being registered to vote and living in the district -- but the board chose to interview only four candidates: Chatterton, Jim Dunlap, Pao-Tsun Hwang, and Michael Lucarelli. It chose not to interview Rob Clark, Henry Stecker, and Ronald Volz. Although all seven candidates were qualified, Goodwin said, the board made a "subjective" choice to interview only four. "We thought four would be a good number and that's what we selected to interview," Goodwin said. Read more...
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 -- 1:14 pm
Detectives seek good Samaritan in Cossey murder
The Woodinville Weekly - Earl "Coss" Cossey, 71, was found murdered in his Woodinville home on Friday, April 26. Police are still investigating the crime. King County Sheriff's detectives are asking for the "good Samaritan" who mailed murder victim Earl Cossey's driver's license and credit cards to his house to come forward. Detectives said family members had Cossey's mail forwarded to a relative's house after his death. Sometime during the last few days the relative received an envelope containing Cossey's license, credit cards and a casino gaming card. Detectives believe the items were found by someone and mailed directly to Cossey's address which was listed on his driver's license. If you have any information regarding this case or the items mailed, please call the King County Sheriff's Office at (206) 296-3311 (24 hours). You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. All calls are confidential. Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound will pay a cash reward of up to $1,000 for any information leading to the arrest and charge of anyone involved in this homicide. Read more...
Detectives seek good Samaritan in Cossey murder
The Woodinville Weekly - Earl "Coss" Cossey, 71, was found murdered in his Woodinville home on Friday, April 26. Police are still investigating the crime. King County Sheriff's detectives are asking for the "good Samaritan" who mailed murder victim Earl Cossey's driver's license and credit cards to his house to come forward. Detectives said family members had Cossey's mail forwarded to a relative's house after his death. Sometime during the last few days the relative received an envelope containing Cossey's license, credit cards and a casino gaming card. Detectives believe the items were found by someone and mailed directly to Cossey's address which was listed on his driver's license. If you have any information regarding this case or the items mailed, please call the King County Sheriff's Office at (206) 296-3311 (24 hours). You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. All calls are confidential. Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound will pay a cash reward of up to $1,000 for any information leading to the arrest and charge of anyone involved in this homicide. Read more...
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 -- 12:02 pm
Woodin Creek Village Development approved
The Woodinville Weekly - Tuesday's city council meeting resolved the ongoing debate about the Woodin Creek Village Development in downtown and sparked discussion about a new issue -- which businesses would be permitted in Woodinville's business district. The council unanimously approved the Woodin Creek Village Development Agreement, Resolution 434, to applause from the audience. The development will include 800 multi-family residential units, 50,000 square feet of retail/commercial business space, 10,000 square feet of office space, infrastructure improvements, buffer enhancements and a trail. As the long process of negotiations about the development came to an end, the council members expressed their excitement for the future and their gratitude to residents who offered suggestions. Councilmember Les Rubstello urged the council to find a way to make Garden Way (138th Avenue NE) -- one of the roads bordering the development -- a two-lane road instead of the one-lane road or temporary driveway the city has discussed. Jens Molbak, owner of Molbak's Garden + Home, offered to dedicate land so the city could build a two-way road. "I encourage our council to find a way to get Garden Way done with this project. We have two cooperative landowners, which I don't think we've ever had before," Rubstello said, prompting laughter from the council. "We should take advantage of that and move as fast as our budget will allow us to go."Councilmember Susan Boundy-Sanders answered questions from the public about additional traffic and changes to NE 171st Street. "Yes, those studies have been done," she said. "We've had terrific staff involvement; the developer has been terrific, has really gone the extra mile to study every facet of this; and yes, it all works out. Yes, traffic volumes will go up, but they do not exceed our thresholds." The council also approved the 2013 Planning Commission Work Plan, a flexible guide to work and activity throughout the year, despite concerns that Boundy-Sanders raised about three items that dealt with King County annexing an area of the Sammamish River Valley. Boundy-Sanders said tourism in the Sammamish River Valley is important to Woodinville's economy, and King County has already said no to annexing the areas between downtown Woodinville and the wine district. "We are trying to get that back into their radar, but doing so just shows them that Woodinville is a sprawl-ville," she said. "It does not show them that we understand stewardship, land use, agricultural preservation, that we understand that the agricultural valley is the basis of our tourist economy. We're showing them that we don't understand that annexing that area is killing our golden goose." After approving the Woodin Creek Village Development Agreement and the 2013 Planning Commission Work Plan, the council began a public hearing on Ordinance 560, which would amend specific uses permitted in the general business and central business district zones. Erin Martindale, senior p Read more...
Woodin Creek Village Development approved
The Woodinville Weekly - Tuesday's city council meeting resolved the ongoing debate about the Woodin Creek Village Development in downtown and sparked discussion about a new issue -- which businesses would be permitted in Woodinville's business district. The council unanimously approved the Woodin Creek Village Development Agreement, Resolution 434, to applause from the audience. The development will include 800 multi-family residential units, 50,000 square feet of retail/commercial business space, 10,000 square feet of office space, infrastructure improvements, buffer enhancements and a trail. As the long process of negotiations about the development came to an end, the council members expressed their excitement for the future and their gratitude to residents who offered suggestions. Councilmember Les Rubstello urged the council to find a way to make Garden Way (138th Avenue NE) -- one of the roads bordering the development -- a two-lane road instead of the one-lane road or temporary driveway the city has discussed. Jens Molbak, owner of Molbak's Garden + Home, offered to dedicate land so the city could build a two-way road. "I encourage our council to find a way to get Garden Way done with this project. We have two cooperative landowners, which I don't think we've ever had before," Rubstello said, prompting laughter from the council. "We should take advantage of that and move as fast as our budget will allow us to go."Councilmember Susan Boundy-Sanders answered questions from the public about additional traffic and changes to NE 171st Street. "Yes, those studies have been done," she said. "We've had terrific staff involvement; the developer has been terrific, has really gone the extra mile to study every facet of this; and yes, it all works out. Yes, traffic volumes will go up, but they do not exceed our thresholds." The council also approved the 2013 Planning Commission Work Plan, a flexible guide to work and activity throughout the year, despite concerns that Boundy-Sanders raised about three items that dealt with King County annexing an area of the Sammamish River Valley. Boundy-Sanders said tourism in the Sammamish River Valley is important to Woodinville's economy, and King County has already said no to annexing the areas between downtown Woodinville and the wine district. "We are trying to get that back into their radar, but doing so just shows them that Woodinville is a sprawl-ville," she said. "It does not show them that we understand stewardship, land use, agricultural preservation, that we understand that the agricultural valley is the basis of our tourist economy. We're showing them that we don't understand that annexing that area is killing our golden goose." After approving the Woodin Creek Village Development Agreement and the 2013 Planning Commission Work Plan, the council began a public hearing on Ordinance 560, which would amend specific uses permitted in the general business and central business district zones. Erin Martindale, senior p Read more...
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 -- 12:00 pm
New school and grade level reconfiguration could ease crowding
The Woodinville Weekly - The Northshore School District plans to build a new high school in the northern end of the district to deal with overcrowding, Superintendent Larry Francois announced at a meeting between the school district and the Woodinville, Bothell, and Kenmore city councils on May 9. The new high school is projected to open in fall 2017. Along with reconfiguring grade levels and adjusting the boundaries that determine what geographic areas are served by which schools, building a new high school will help the Northshore School District deal with growth in the north Bothell and south Mill Creek area. "Over time, Bothell High School will not be sufficient in size to accommodate the number of students that will be coming its way," Francois said, noting that there are more than 3,300 housing units in development in the school district, which will mean more students. The district purchased a site for the new school, the 61-acre Goemaere property that adjoins Fernwood Elementary, in spring 2012. Francois estimated the school would cost around $120 million to build and $1.75 million in annual operating costs. The district plans to pay for the new school with bonds and levies raised in the February 2014 election. The district also wants to reconfigure grade levels. Elementary schools would include kindergarten through fifth grade instead of kindergarten through sixth grade. Junior high schools would include sixth grade through eighth grade instead of seventh through ninth grade. High schools would include ninth grade through 12th grade instead of 10th grade through 12th grade. "We're one of the few districts left in the state that don't have that particular configuration," Francois said of the new configuration. "I think we still do a great job as a school district, but there are some sacrifices, or challenges, perhaps, that we have associated with that." In the existing grade level configuration, sixth graders in elementary schools miss out on daily science instruction in science classrooms from science specialists. Nearly one-third of the district's ninth graders are bussed to high schools on a daily basis for world language, advanced math, and career technology courses that aren't practical for the district to offer in junior high schools.And some ninth graders don't view themselves as high schoolers and don't realize their grades and coursework are affecting graduation and college admission. The district would also design new boundaries for each school to create a service area for the new school and to adjust enrollment evenly across schools. It might also consolidate schools in the eastern part of the district with low enrollments, Francois said -- a suggestion that Woodinville Mayor Bernie Talmas opposed. "Our Leota Junior High is way overcrowded. You may be considering it the opposite way, but the kids are in trailers," Talmas said. "Kids are entitled to be in a real school. I understand the need to have all this money go to the high schoo Read more...
New school and grade level reconfiguration could ease crowding
The Woodinville Weekly - The Northshore School District plans to build a new high school in the northern end of the district to deal with overcrowding, Superintendent Larry Francois announced at a meeting between the school district and the Woodinville, Bothell, and Kenmore city councils on May 9. The new high school is projected to open in fall 2017. Along with reconfiguring grade levels and adjusting the boundaries that determine what geographic areas are served by which schools, building a new high school will help the Northshore School District deal with growth in the north Bothell and south Mill Creek area. "Over time, Bothell High School will not be sufficient in size to accommodate the number of students that will be coming its way," Francois said, noting that there are more than 3,300 housing units in development in the school district, which will mean more students. The district purchased a site for the new school, the 61-acre Goemaere property that adjoins Fernwood Elementary, in spring 2012. Francois estimated the school would cost around $120 million to build and $1.75 million in annual operating costs. The district plans to pay for the new school with bonds and levies raised in the February 2014 election. The district also wants to reconfigure grade levels. Elementary schools would include kindergarten through fifth grade instead of kindergarten through sixth grade. Junior high schools would include sixth grade through eighth grade instead of seventh through ninth grade. High schools would include ninth grade through 12th grade instead of 10th grade through 12th grade. "We're one of the few districts left in the state that don't have that particular configuration," Francois said of the new configuration. "I think we still do a great job as a school district, but there are some sacrifices, or challenges, perhaps, that we have associated with that." In the existing grade level configuration, sixth graders in elementary schools miss out on daily science instruction in science classrooms from science specialists. Nearly one-third of the district's ninth graders are bussed to high schools on a daily basis for world language, advanced math, and career technology courses that aren't practical for the district to offer in junior high schools.And some ninth graders don't view themselves as high schoolers and don't realize their grades and coursework are affecting graduation and college admission. The district would also design new boundaries for each school to create a service area for the new school and to adjust enrollment evenly across schools. It might also consolidate schools in the eastern part of the district with low enrollments, Francois said -- a suggestion that Woodinville Mayor Bernie Talmas opposed. "Our Leota Junior High is way overcrowded. You may be considering it the opposite way, but the kids are in trailers," Talmas said. "Kids are entitled to be in a real school. I understand the need to have all this money go to the high schoo Read more...
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 -- 11:57 am
Police Beat - May 13, 2013
The Woodinville Weekly - BROTHER, CAN YOU SPARE YOUR WALLET?Police were called to the report of an aggressive panhandler in the 17300 block of 140th Avenue NE who was following customers from the store to their vehicles demanding money. The panhandler made claims of being a professional, living in an apartment in Bellevue and earning up to $30/hr or $150 per day from extremely generous citizens in Woodinville. Due to his aggressive nature in requesting money and intimidating customers, he was trespassed from the restaurant. Police advise the public NOT to give money to any panhandlers in the city and to call 911 to report aggressive or intimidating behavior. This fellow needs to get a REAL job. MY PRECIOUS ...The only thing more enticing than a gold ring to Gollum is an unattended laptop or tablet in an automobile. A thief or thieves helped themselves to their Precious in the 13400 block of NE 177th Place and the 13700 block of NE 175th Street. You, too can magically extend the life of your favorite apparatus by keeping it with you, rather than letting it fend for itself in the car. HOT COMMODITIESCars weren't the only victims of pirated playthings. Loss prevention officers reported two separate thefts of Play Station and X-Box hard drives from a store in the 13900 block of NE 178th Place. A suspect in previous thefts from adjoining jurisdictions was identified through video. A Woodinville detective is investigating. WHAT NOT TO DO WHEN YOUR LICENSE IS SUSPENDEDThe first thing not to do is a no-brainer: Don't drive! There's probably a good reason why that license was suspended. Tip number two is refraining from traffic violations which catch the attention of law enforcement. Woodinville Police cited and released two such offenders after busting them for traffic infractions. Don't they teach this in Driver's Ed any more? Read more...
Police Beat - May 13, 2013
The Woodinville Weekly - BROTHER, CAN YOU SPARE YOUR WALLET?Police were called to the report of an aggressive panhandler in the 17300 block of 140th Avenue NE who was following customers from the store to their vehicles demanding money. The panhandler made claims of being a professional, living in an apartment in Bellevue and earning up to $30/hr or $150 per day from extremely generous citizens in Woodinville. Due to his aggressive nature in requesting money and intimidating customers, he was trespassed from the restaurant. Police advise the public NOT to give money to any panhandlers in the city and to call 911 to report aggressive or intimidating behavior. This fellow needs to get a REAL job. MY PRECIOUS ...The only thing more enticing than a gold ring to Gollum is an unattended laptop or tablet in an automobile. A thief or thieves helped themselves to their Precious in the 13400 block of NE 177th Place and the 13700 block of NE 175th Street. You, too can magically extend the life of your favorite apparatus by keeping it with you, rather than letting it fend for itself in the car. HOT COMMODITIESCars weren't the only victims of pirated playthings. Loss prevention officers reported two separate thefts of Play Station and X-Box hard drives from a store in the 13900 block of NE 178th Place. A suspect in previous thefts from adjoining jurisdictions was identified through video. A Woodinville detective is investigating. WHAT NOT TO DO WHEN YOUR LICENSE IS SUSPENDEDThe first thing not to do is a no-brainer: Don't drive! There's probably a good reason why that license was suspended. Tip number two is refraining from traffic violations which catch the attention of law enforcement. Woodinville Police cited and released two such offenders after busting them for traffic infractions. Don't they teach this in Driver's Ed any more? Read more...
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 -- 10:57 am
Falcons top cougars for KingCo Title
The Woodinville Weekly - Photo by Derek Johnson Woodinville's Stephen White warms during the KingCo Tournament's championship game on May 9th. The power-throwing right-hander tossed a 3-hitter to beat Bothell 3-1.On May 7th, Woodinville pitcher Stephan White sat in the bleachers to watch Bothell and Eastlake battle in their playoff game, knowing that he'd face the winner in the conference championship game two days later. That extra effort paid off at Woodinville High School on May 9th. White tossed a complete game 3-hitter as the Falcons knocked off Bothell 3-1, to capture the 2013 KingCo 4A title. White teetered slightly in the first inning, surrendering his only run of the night, when Bothell's Saige Tyndall drove in a run off a line drive single. From there, White settled into a powerful groove, retiring the final 13 batters he faced. Notable was his off-speed curveball, which complimented his fastball and kept the Cougars lunging all night. One such pitch in particular buckled the knees of Bothell's promising sophomore Peyton Cordova-Smith, for strike three. "Normally the top of their lineup is pretty productive," White said. "So I tried to stay soft with them when I could but go hard when I needed to. In the first couple innings I didn't really feel it, but toward the later innings I definitely felt it." In the bottom of the second inning, Woodinville's Matthew Spencer ripped a double into the gap that tied the score at 1-1. In the bottom of the fourth, Falcon shortstop Caleb Hamilton stepped up to the plate with runners on first and second and two out. His boisterous teammates could be heard from the dugout, ratcheting up the intensity and shouting "Come on Hammy!" and "HAMBONE!" Hamilton promptly lined an RBI single to left field that put the Falcons up for good. An inning later, Michael Boyd wrapped up the scoring by smashing a double and driving in a run, to give the Falcons a 3-1 lead. From there, White closed the deal and slammed the door, outdueling his Bothell counterpart, the talented Travis Dohr. In the game's aftermath, White hoisted the KingCo championship trophy aloft along with his teammates and coaches as they celebrated on their home field. Woodinville proved to be the big surprise of this year's KingCo Tournament, having only posted an 8-6 conference record during the regular season. "No one thought we could do it at the beginning of the year," White said. "We were probably written off because we weren't as talented as last year's team. But it's the best team I've ever been on. I love these guys. We're family here." Woodinville, with a 15-7 record, and Bothell, with a 13-10 mark, will both advance to the 4A state tournament. Read more...
Falcons top cougars for KingCo Title
The Woodinville Weekly - Photo by Derek Johnson Woodinville's Stephen White warms during the KingCo Tournament's championship game on May 9th. The power-throwing right-hander tossed a 3-hitter to beat Bothell 3-1.On May 7th, Woodinville pitcher Stephan White sat in the bleachers to watch Bothell and Eastlake battle in their playoff game, knowing that he'd face the winner in the conference championship game two days later. That extra effort paid off at Woodinville High School on May 9th. White tossed a complete game 3-hitter as the Falcons knocked off Bothell 3-1, to capture the 2013 KingCo 4A title. White teetered slightly in the first inning, surrendering his only run of the night, when Bothell's Saige Tyndall drove in a run off a line drive single. From there, White settled into a powerful groove, retiring the final 13 batters he faced. Notable was his off-speed curveball, which complimented his fastball and kept the Cougars lunging all night. One such pitch in particular buckled the knees of Bothell's promising sophomore Peyton Cordova-Smith, for strike three. "Normally the top of their lineup is pretty productive," White said. "So I tried to stay soft with them when I could but go hard when I needed to. In the first couple innings I didn't really feel it, but toward the later innings I definitely felt it." In the bottom of the second inning, Woodinville's Matthew Spencer ripped a double into the gap that tied the score at 1-1. In the bottom of the fourth, Falcon shortstop Caleb Hamilton stepped up to the plate with runners on first and second and two out. His boisterous teammates could be heard from the dugout, ratcheting up the intensity and shouting "Come on Hammy!" and "HAMBONE!" Hamilton promptly lined an RBI single to left field that put the Falcons up for good. An inning later, Michael Boyd wrapped up the scoring by smashing a double and driving in a run, to give the Falcons a 3-1 lead. From there, White closed the deal and slammed the door, outdueling his Bothell counterpart, the talented Travis Dohr. In the game's aftermath, White hoisted the KingCo championship trophy aloft along with his teammates and coaches as they celebrated on their home field. Woodinville proved to be the big surprise of this year's KingCo Tournament, having only posted an 8-6 conference record during the regular season. "No one thought we could do it at the beginning of the year," White said. "We were probably written off because we weren't as talented as last year's team. But it's the best team I've ever been on. I love these guys. We're family here." Woodinville, with a 15-7 record, and Bothell, with a 13-10 mark, will both advance to the 4A state tournament. Read more...
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 -- 10:51 am
WHS Girls Golf: Machida knows the way to Vancouver
The Woodinville Weekly - Photo by Derek Johnson Woodinville sophomore Yuri Machida prepares to tee off during the Kingco 4A tournament at Willows Run on May 7. The 16-year old has been playing for 10 years. When I shook hands with Marc Medley, the Woodinville golf coach looked ready for action. We were at Willows Run Golf Course in Redmond, which was hosting the girls Kingco 4A Tournament May 6-7. Today was the final round, and the 33 remaining girls would now compete to determine which dozen would advance to the state tourney. One Falcon remaining in the mix was Yuri Machida. The diminutive and soft-spoken sophomore looked confident as she shook this reporter's hand before joining players from Eastlake and Issaquah to form their foursome at the first tee. As the girls teed off and started down the fairway, Medley and I followed along. "When you have someone like Yuri she sets a good example for her teammates," Medley said. "She's hardcore. She plays in tournaments during the summer and practices on her own. She's very self-driven." Medley is now in his fourth season as girls coach, having also coached the boys team for the past seven years with great success. "This season was a little bit of a struggle," he said. "I had 3-4 girls who had never played 9 holes before when the season started. Then I had 3 others who only started playing last year. When they are so new to the game, the goal for me is to give them a foundation. It really comes down to their own personal drive, because in the summertime they need to practice on their own to truly get better. Really, my goal is to get them interested and keep them interested and make it fun for them. "It's also tough because the weather can be difficult at times," he said. "Sometimes they're playing in the cold and rain. So it can be a little off-putting to some of the girls." I asked which player made the most progress. "The only senior we had this year was Varisha Khan," he said. "She came in two years ago and was pretty new to the game. She was scoring in the 60s for nine holes. She started playing more and practicing. She became proud of her accomplishments. This year she posted some scores in the high 40s to lower 50s. She dropped her average quite a bit and just barely missed the cut yesterday -- which she really wanted. But it was good to see that passion and drive to compete and make it to the next level." With Khan the lone senior, the rest of the roster teems with youth. Juniors include Katie Daniels, Lily Kristjanson, Ashley Glinn, Elena Wagar and Elena Simons. In addition to Machida, the sophomores are Bailey Longoni and Adrianna DeNike. Not only will a year's experience help, but Medley said he's seeing encouraging signs. "I heard comments yesterday from several of them," he said. "Comments like `I want to get better. I want to practice.' It's good to have someone on the team like Yuri who goes out and practices on her own. She helps the other girls, and they can view her as a role model in terms of how much she p Read more...
WHS Girls Golf: Machida knows the way to Vancouver
The Woodinville Weekly - Photo by Derek Johnson Woodinville sophomore Yuri Machida prepares to tee off during the Kingco 4A tournament at Willows Run on May 7. The 16-year old has been playing for 10 years. When I shook hands with Marc Medley, the Woodinville golf coach looked ready for action. We were at Willows Run Golf Course in Redmond, which was hosting the girls Kingco 4A Tournament May 6-7. Today was the final round, and the 33 remaining girls would now compete to determine which dozen would advance to the state tourney. One Falcon remaining in the mix was Yuri Machida. The diminutive and soft-spoken sophomore looked confident as she shook this reporter's hand before joining players from Eastlake and Issaquah to form their foursome at the first tee. As the girls teed off and started down the fairway, Medley and I followed along. "When you have someone like Yuri she sets a good example for her teammates," Medley said. "She's hardcore. She plays in tournaments during the summer and practices on her own. She's very self-driven." Medley is now in his fourth season as girls coach, having also coached the boys team for the past seven years with great success. "This season was a little bit of a struggle," he said. "I had 3-4 girls who had never played 9 holes before when the season started. Then I had 3 others who only started playing last year. When they are so new to the game, the goal for me is to give them a foundation. It really comes down to their own personal drive, because in the summertime they need to practice on their own to truly get better. Really, my goal is to get them interested and keep them interested and make it fun for them. "It's also tough because the weather can be difficult at times," he said. "Sometimes they're playing in the cold and rain. So it can be a little off-putting to some of the girls." I asked which player made the most progress. "The only senior we had this year was Varisha Khan," he said. "She came in two years ago and was pretty new to the game. She was scoring in the 60s for nine holes. She started playing more and practicing. She became proud of her accomplishments. This year she posted some scores in the high 40s to lower 50s. She dropped her average quite a bit and just barely missed the cut yesterday -- which she really wanted. But it was good to see that passion and drive to compete and make it to the next level." With Khan the lone senior, the rest of the roster teems with youth. Juniors include Katie Daniels, Lily Kristjanson, Ashley Glinn, Elena Wagar and Elena Simons. In addition to Machida, the sophomores are Bailey Longoni and Adrianna DeNike. Not only will a year's experience help, but Medley said he's seeing encouraging signs. "I heard comments yesterday from several of them," he said. "Comments like `I want to get better. I want to practice.' It's good to have someone on the team like Yuri who goes out and practices on her own. She helps the other girls, and they can view her as a role model in terms of how much she p Read more...
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 -- 10:46 am
Bothell staves off Eastlake in Kingco tourney thriller
The Woodinville Weekly - Photo by Derek Johnson Bothell's Colby Nealy prepares to deliver a pitch during a playoff game May 6 against Eastlake at Woodinville High School. The junior right-hander gave up 3 earned runs and was credited with the victory. It was a tightrope finish that would've made the famous daredevil Nik Wallenda proud. Bothell held off a furious rally by Eastlake to claim a 6-5 win on May 6. The victory advanced the Cougars to the Kingco Championship game against Woodinville May 9. In the game's early stages it seemed the Cougs would cruise to easy victory. In the top of the first, shortstop Cameron Costa ripped a line drive single past the diving shortstop to drive in Daniel Fredrickson and Cameron Gale, to stake Bothell to a 2-0 lead. It stayed that way until the third inning, during which there was some controversy followed by fireworks. With two Bothell runners aboard and two outs, Costa was up again. He slashed a grounder deep into the hole at short and raced up the first base line for what promised to be a bang-bang play. To many fans who saw it, the throw seemed to nip him in time -- but the umpire ruled him safe. Gale scored on the play from third, making the score 3-0. Next up was senior third baseman Camden McLeod. And the big guy turned on a pitch and hit a towering fly ball deep down the line in left field. It kept arcing and carrying before finally sailing over the fence for a 3-run dinger. The scoreboard now read: Bothell 6, Eastlake 0. "In my first at-bat I had struck out and I was way too long with my swing," McLeod said later. "The second time up, it was a 1-0 count and I was looking for a fastball and I got one down the middle of the plate. I took advantage of it." The homer gave Bothell starting pitcher Colby Nealy a comfortable 6-0 cushion. But Eastlake refused to wave the white flag, and began to chip away. The Wolves chased Nealy in the bottom of the 4th with 3 runs, to slice the deficit in half, 6-3. Bothell senior Evan Harder replaced Nealy, and then he and teammates hunkered down for the wild finish. In the bottom of the 6th, Eastlake got 2 runs, and now trailed only 6-5. By the next inning, bottom of the 7th, it was do-or-die time for the Wolves. With runners on first and third and two outs, tension ran high as Harder was walking the tightrope. Bothell manager Paul Moody called time out and went out to the mound to powwow with his pitcher. "Coach was telling me to be myself and do what I can do," Harder said. "It was a nerve-wracker." The next batter for Eastlake was Ryan Teasell. Early in the count, Harder threw him a fastball down the middle of the plate. Teasell turned on it and hit a sharp grounder toward third. But Camden McLeod was there to field it cleanly and fire it to first, for the game's final out. Fervent cheering erupted from Bothell fans as the Cougar players and coaches celebrated on the field with high-fives and backslaps. Meanwhile, the somber Eastlake players saw their title hopes dissolve in defeat. But for B Read more...
Bothell staves off Eastlake in Kingco tourney thriller
The Woodinville Weekly - Photo by Derek Johnson Bothell's Colby Nealy prepares to deliver a pitch during a playoff game May 6 against Eastlake at Woodinville High School. The junior right-hander gave up 3 earned runs and was credited with the victory. It was a tightrope finish that would've made the famous daredevil Nik Wallenda proud. Bothell held off a furious rally by Eastlake to claim a 6-5 win on May 6. The victory advanced the Cougars to the Kingco Championship game against Woodinville May 9. In the game's early stages it seemed the Cougs would cruise to easy victory. In the top of the first, shortstop Cameron Costa ripped a line drive single past the diving shortstop to drive in Daniel Fredrickson and Cameron Gale, to stake Bothell to a 2-0 lead. It stayed that way until the third inning, during which there was some controversy followed by fireworks. With two Bothell runners aboard and two outs, Costa was up again. He slashed a grounder deep into the hole at short and raced up the first base line for what promised to be a bang-bang play. To many fans who saw it, the throw seemed to nip him in time -- but the umpire ruled him safe. Gale scored on the play from third, making the score 3-0. Next up was senior third baseman Camden McLeod. And the big guy turned on a pitch and hit a towering fly ball deep down the line in left field. It kept arcing and carrying before finally sailing over the fence for a 3-run dinger. The scoreboard now read: Bothell 6, Eastlake 0. "In my first at-bat I had struck out and I was way too long with my swing," McLeod said later. "The second time up, it was a 1-0 count and I was looking for a fastball and I got one down the middle of the plate. I took advantage of it." The homer gave Bothell starting pitcher Colby Nealy a comfortable 6-0 cushion. But Eastlake refused to wave the white flag, and began to chip away. The Wolves chased Nealy in the bottom of the 4th with 3 runs, to slice the deficit in half, 6-3. Bothell senior Evan Harder replaced Nealy, and then he and teammates hunkered down for the wild finish. In the bottom of the 6th, Eastlake got 2 runs, and now trailed only 6-5. By the next inning, bottom of the 7th, it was do-or-die time for the Wolves. With runners on first and third and two outs, tension ran high as Harder was walking the tightrope. Bothell manager Paul Moody called time out and went out to the mound to powwow with his pitcher. "Coach was telling me to be myself and do what I can do," Harder said. "It was a nerve-wracker." The next batter for Eastlake was Ryan Teasell. Early in the count, Harder threw him a fastball down the middle of the plate. Teasell turned on it and hit a sharp grounder toward third. But Camden McLeod was there to field it cleanly and fire it to first, for the game's final out. Fervent cheering erupted from Bothell fans as the Cougar players and coaches celebrated on the field with high-fives and backslaps. Meanwhile, the somber Eastlake players saw their title hopes dissolve in defeat. But for B Read more...
Wednesday, May 8, 2013 -- 3:20 pm
Family, students remember 'Coss' as father, teacher, friend
The Woodinville Weekly - Earl "Coss" Cossey was an inspiring teacher and coach, a practical joker, a professional parachuter and pilot, and a diehard Huskies fan, according to his son Wayland and his daughter Kori. Cossey, 71, was found murdered in his home on Friday, April 26. Police are still investigating the crime. According to Kori, Cossey was born in Peoa, Utah and moved to Seattle in his teens. He started his teaching career at Leota Junior High in Woodinville when the school opened and taught there for 25 years. He was a "lifelong school teacher" and also coached the basketball, baseball, softball and football teams, Wayland said. "Literally thousands of young men and women had the opportunity to learn from him on the field." Cossey's antics as a math, computer and air sports teacher are local legends. Kori remembers that her father kept a large jar of chewed gum he had confiscated from students and called the mixture "gumbo." If a student was caught chewing gum three times, the student would have to chew a piece of gum from the jar. Wayland described his father as having "an infectious spirit, [being]very very funny and sharing the mentality of a junior high school student -- even though he was much older." Cossey also entertained students by parachuting onto the field on Leota Lions Day. Students threw their shoes near Cossey's landing point, and a prize went to the owner of the shoe that Cossey picked up as he landed. Kori said her father's knowledge went beyond the academic subjects he taught. "He had a unique knowledge set. He taught our whole family practical skills on how to fix things. He definitely had street smarts and understood how to do practical things, which is something I really appreciate. He was a very willing and patient teacher." Bill Lyons had Cossey as a teacher for math and air sports -- which included building and launching model rockets and balsa airplanes -- in the early 1980s. Lyons also played on the varsity baseball team, which Cossey coached. "He seemed like he was always happy to see you," Lyons recalled. "You got a good vibe from him when you walked into his class ... He's one of those people who once they're gone, you realize how much they meant. There're a lot of people who went to that junior high who'll miss him." Eric Isaacs, also one of Cossey's former students, remembered him as "an incredible teacher" and as a role model who shaped Isaacs's career. "He introduced me to computer programming on the Radio Shack TRS-80 computers and later on the Apple II, both programming in BASIC," Isaacs said. "I took those skills I first learned in my three years at Leota and became a software developer. His influence was big on my life. He was one of those teachers who you look back on and hope you'll see again. I'm very disappointed to learn that will never happen now. He was a great guy. I pray for him and his family, and I pray for justice." Besides Cossey's influence on his students, he was helpful and caring even to strangers. "He Read more...
Family, students remember 'Coss' as father, teacher, friend
The Woodinville Weekly - Earl "Coss" Cossey was an inspiring teacher and coach, a practical joker, a professional parachuter and pilot, and a diehard Huskies fan, according to his son Wayland and his daughter Kori. Cossey, 71, was found murdered in his home on Friday, April 26. Police are still investigating the crime. According to Kori, Cossey was born in Peoa, Utah and moved to Seattle in his teens. He started his teaching career at Leota Junior High in Woodinville when the school opened and taught there for 25 years. He was a "lifelong school teacher" and also coached the basketball, baseball, softball and football teams, Wayland said. "Literally thousands of young men and women had the opportunity to learn from him on the field." Cossey's antics as a math, computer and air sports teacher are local legends. Kori remembers that her father kept a large jar of chewed gum he had confiscated from students and called the mixture "gumbo." If a student was caught chewing gum three times, the student would have to chew a piece of gum from the jar. Wayland described his father as having "an infectious spirit, [being]very very funny and sharing the mentality of a junior high school student -- even though he was much older." Cossey also entertained students by parachuting onto the field on Leota Lions Day. Students threw their shoes near Cossey's landing point, and a prize went to the owner of the shoe that Cossey picked up as he landed. Kori said her father's knowledge went beyond the academic subjects he taught. "He had a unique knowledge set. He taught our whole family practical skills on how to fix things. He definitely had street smarts and understood how to do practical things, which is something I really appreciate. He was a very willing and patient teacher." Bill Lyons had Cossey as a teacher for math and air sports -- which included building and launching model rockets and balsa airplanes -- in the early 1980s. Lyons also played on the varsity baseball team, which Cossey coached. "He seemed like he was always happy to see you," Lyons recalled. "You got a good vibe from him when you walked into his class ... He's one of those people who once they're gone, you realize how much they meant. There're a lot of people who went to that junior high who'll miss him." Eric Isaacs, also one of Cossey's former students, remembered him as "an incredible teacher" and as a role model who shaped Isaacs's career. "He introduced me to computer programming on the Radio Shack TRS-80 computers and later on the Apple II, both programming in BASIC," Isaacs said. "I took those skills I first learned in my three years at Leota and became a software developer. His influence was big on my life. He was one of those teachers who you look back on and hope you'll see again. I'm very disappointed to learn that will never happen now. He was a great guy. I pray for him and his family, and I pray for justice." Besides Cossey's influence on his students, he was helpful and caring even to strangers. "He Read more...
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 | MatthewsEstate (Matthews Estate) RT @TenorWines: In honor of National #Chardonnay Day. Cheers! #wine #WAwine #Woodinville http://t.co/SxCua79uQy 2 hours, 34 minutes ago. |
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