Issaquah/Sammamish Reporter, November 07, 2014

ISSAQUAH | SAMMAMISH

www.issaquahreporter.comFriday, November 7, 2014

InsideOpinion.........................Page 4Blotter............................Page 8Sports..........................Page 12Classi eds.................Page 17

News.................................ext. 3Circulation......................ext. 6Advertising....................ext. 2Sales Manager..............ext. 4

The forecast for today, Friday, is mostly sunny. The high will be near 56 with lows reaching 45 as fog rolls in at night. Saturday is expected to be foggy and Sunday will carry a chance of rain. Rain is expected through Tuesday.

Sports

In depth

Weather

Contact Us!Main Desk

425-391-0363

Skyline football takes down Eastlake 40-10

Page 12

Heroin on the EastsidePage 6

BY DANIEL NASHISSAQUAH/SAMMAMISH REPORTER

Initial results for the Nov. 4 general election arrived Tuesday night and voters in the 5th legislative district were favoring Republican state house incumbents Jay Rodne and Chad Magendanz over challengers Essie Hicks and David Spring. U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert was likewise ahead of Jason Ritchie.

In the race for state legistative district No. 5s rst rep-resentative position, Rodne was leading Hicks with more than 58 percent of the King County vote.

In the race for the districts second representative posi-tion, Magendanz led Spring with nearly 59 percent of the county vote.

U.S. Congressional District No. 8 showed similar gures for Reichert, who was leading Ritchie with more than 59 percent of the county vote.

Ritchie conceded the race in a statement issued Tuesday night.

While the results of this years election are not what we hoped for, this ght is not over, Ritchie said in his speech. Im going to be working with the people of this district every step of the way the next two years and I am commit-ted to running again in 2016.

Initiative 1351, mandating smaller class sizes, was seeing a close race on the rst night. e measure was failing by just under 50 percent statewide. But King County voters were showing a slight preference for the measure at more than 53 percent.

Initiative 591, blocking state-to-local controls on rearms sales, was failing with more than 45 percent of statewide Yes votes. In King County, fewer than a third of ballots counted supported the measure.

On the ipside, Initiative 594 requiring background checks on private rearm sales was passing with more than

State incumbents lead 5th, Ritchie concedes US House

BRYAN TRUDE, Issaquah/Sammamish Reporter

Kay Barber-Eck shows off a toy and activity packet for 10- to 12-year-old girls in the processing center of Eastside Baby Corner. Operations Manager Madeline Fish is in the background.

FILE PHOTO

Pacific Cascade Middle School

BY BRYAN TRUDEISSAQUAH/SAMMAMISH REPORTER

For 12 hours a week Kay Barber-Eck trades the o ce environment of Microso , where she works as an executive assistant, to work in a warehouse sorting toys and books.

No, its not some part-time gig to make ends meet: Eck is a volunteer, helping the Eastside Baby Corner in Issaquah sort through the thousands of items donated each week to help Eastside children stay warm, stay fed and stay entertained.

Eck, an Issaquah resident, was prompted to volunteer at the center a er 20 years of volunteering with the Issaquah School District, which came to an end a er the last

of her children graduated. What prompted me to come here was

the empty nest, Eck said. I no longer had the schools to volunteer for.

A search of Microso s internal volun-teerism database revealed the Eastside Baby Corner to Eck, who is now in her second year of volunteer service. In 2013, Eck spent 221 hours helping at the center.

Each week, Eck helps to stu more than 200 bags with toys, books, clothes and shoes to ll orders placed by service groups throughout the Eastside. e 169 programs and groups that receive help from Eastside Baby Corner include schools, hospitals, the YWCA and the Salvation Army. Despite

Pure joy in the warehouse

Threat investigation delays Pacific Cascade school

BY BRYAN TRUDE & DANIEL NASHISSAQUAH/SAMMAMISH REPORTER

An investigation by King County Sheri s depu-ties delayed the opening of Paci c Cascade Middle School in connection

to shooting threats seen online.

Monday evening deputies responded to a caller who reported reading threats online. e caller, a teacher at Paci c Cascade, received the threats through a web site used by students to turn

in homework. e threats regarded the shooting of speci c individuals who work and study at Paci c Cascade.

Following a nightlong investigation, deputies identi ed a 13-year-old fe-male student as the suspect. ey contacted her and her parents at home and deter-mined she had no access to rearms.

Sheri s investigation into online threats will likely lead to felony charges for 13-year-old girl

SEE ELECTION, 2SEE ECK, 2

SEE THREATS, 2

UW Medicine Eastside Specialty Centeris a proud member of the Eastside community.

U W M E D I C I N E | E A S T S I D E S P E C I A LT Y C E N T E R

Operated by UW Medical Center #UWMEastside

uwmedicine.org/eastsideUW Medicine Eastside Specialty Center3100 Northup Way, Bellevue, WA 98004

You asked for even more world-class services delivered by expert UW Medicine physicians. We listened. Weve relocated and added more specialties for a growing Eastside community, including urgent care. Listening is also at the core of the care we provide, leading to a better understanding of individual patients needs and better outcomes for patients throughout the UW Medicine system.

Call 206.520.5000 for an appointment, or learn more by visiting our website.

Tickets at: TrainMuseum.org or

425.888.3030 ext. 7202 Tickets are $20 for ages 2+

www.TrainMuseum.org

Santa Train Northwest Railway Museum

Snoqualmie , WA

All Aboard!

Whisper your wishes to Santa Claus. Savor cookies and cocoa from our

coal-fired ovens. Make some memories. All aboard!

Nov 29-30, Dec 6-7, Dec 13-14, and Dec 19 & 20

Advance purchase recommended. Event sells out.

425.392.2655LOVEBAMBOOSTORE.COM 117

8884

Page 2 WWW.ISSAQUAHREPORTER.COM Friday, November 7, 2014

Issaquah School District was noti ed of the threats.

Issaquah Superintendent

Ron iele was at Paci c Cascade that morning as students, teachers and sta reported for classes a er 9 a.m.

King County deputies and our sta did a won-

derful job of getting the message out as quickly as they could, iele said. All is well here.

iele added that while classes were on as normal, King County would have an increased police presence at the school out of an abun-dance of caution.

An investigating detec-tive is expected to forward charges of felony harass-ment to the King County Prosecutor within a week.

News Sta : 425-391-0363 ext. 3; [email protected]

THREATSCONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

60 percent statewide. Meanwhile, nearly three-quarters of King County ballots sup-ported the measure.

By Wednesday at the Reporters press

time, King County voters had turned out at 31.34 percent while 32.59 percent turnout had been seen statewide. Washington is a mail-in election state and ballots continue to be counted. Any new ballots will be counted over the next three weeks until the election is certi ed Nov. 25.Daniel Nash: [email protected]

ELECTIONCONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

the name Eastside Baby Corner, the center helps provide for children into their mid-teens.

We process orders for care providers, we dont do direct service here, Operations Manager Madeline Fish said. We process maybe 1,000 orders a week Every clothing bundle includes the stu ed animals, the shoes, the toys, and Kay is helping us to get all that organized.

While Eck and other Mi-croso groups and employ-ees are an asset to the center

for their volunteer hours, the Eastside Baby Corner also bene ts through the Microso Employee Giving Program, which matches employee donations dollar for dollar and gives $17 per hour of volunteer work, with an annual limit of $15,000 per employee. To date, Microso employees volunteering at the Eastside Baby Corner have raised $6,681 for the center, buy-ing consumables such as formula and diapers.

For Eck, the bene t of her work doesnt lie just with Microso s contribu-tions, but with her own sense of service.

It is so easy to just ll a

bag, but every bag there is a name attached, she said.

Despite ongoing com-munity support and dona-tions, the center is always in need of items. When the Reporter visited the center, Fish said that the center was in need of bedding, clothes and shoes for school-age boys, and toothpaste.

ere is never a generic order, Fish said.

For more information on how to make a donation or how to volunteer, visit www.babycorner.org

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

ECKCONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

Shelves of items collected

for children at Eastside

Baby Corner, which despite

its name serves clients newborns to

teens.

BRYAN TRUDE,Issaquah/

Sammamish Reporter

Veterans Day service at senior centerBY DANIEL NASHISSAQUAH/SAMMAMISH REPORTER

e Issaquah Senior Center will host a Veterans Day service at the center 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, marking the signing of the World War I armistice on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.

Councilwoman Eileen Barber, who is active in local veterans matters and is the daughter of a a serviceman, will deliver the keynote speech.

Liberty High Schools Reserve O cer

Training Corps will perform a 21-gun salute and color guard duties, followed by a tribute to the late entertainer and avid USO performer Bob Hope, Issaquah VFW leader David Waggoner said.

Snacks will be provided before and a er the event, he said.

e center is located at 75 NE Creek Way, next to Veterans Memorial Field, in Issaquah.

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

OB SPEED Dating at Swedish Issaquah

If youre expecting or thinking about having a baby, nding the right doctor is a pretty good place to start this incredible journey.

When you come to OB Speed Dating, you and several other couples will meet with OB and midwife providers who deliver at Swedish Issaquah. If you hit it off with one of the providers, you can make a follow-up appointment when youre ready to start your care.

Its a fun, free event in a low-key environment. No pressure but just an opportunity to meet providers individually. To nd out more and

register, head to swedish.org/obspeeddating.

Refreshments will be provided.

Register today at www.swedish.org/obspeeddating

Wednesday, November 12Interview sessions with providers begin at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.

751 NE Blakely Drive, Issaquah

Friday, November 7, 2014 WWW.ISSAQUAHREPORTER.COM Page 3


Following months of internal controver-sy, the Seattle-based Mars Hill megachurch is shutting its doors, leaving the ultimate fate of the churchs Sammamish campus uncertain.

Calls to Mars Hill Sammamish went un-answered Friday the church is normally closed on Fridays in the hours following the announcement made by Pastor Dave Bruskas on the Mars Hill website Oct. 31.

Following much prayer and lengthy discussion with Mars Hills leadership, the board of Mars Hill has concluded that rather than remaining a centralized multi-site church the best future for each of our existing local churches is for them to become autonomous self-governed entities, Bruskas wrote. is means that each of our locations has an opportunity to become a new church, rooted in the best of what Mars Hill has been in the past, and

independently led and run by its own local elder teams.

Each Mars Hill location can choose to become independent and self-governed, merge with another location, or disband altogether, according to Bruskas. All existing Mars Hill properties will either be sold, or have the loans assumed by the local church entities if approved by lenders. Any remaining funds will be distributed as seed money for the newly independent churches.

Ultimately, the success of this plan, and the future viability of each of these new local churches rest solely on all of us continuing to be faithful in supporting Jesus mission through our attendance and continued giving, Bruskas wrote.

For more information, visit ww.marshill.com.


Fate uncertain for Mars Hill Sammamish campus

BY DANIEL NASHISSAQUAH/SAMMAMISH REPORTER

Representatives from Darigold and Costco Wholesale Corporation urged the Issaquah city council to reconsider the Business and Occupation tax increase in Mayor Fred Butlers 2015 budget pro-posal. e comments were given during the councils regular meeting, held Monday.

Under the proposed 2015 budget, the B&O tax rate for manufacturing, whole-sale and retail businesses would nearly double to 0.15 percent of gross income on April 1, 2015 and increase again to 0.20 percent in 2016. e rate on all other businesses currently higher than on manufac-turing/wholesale/retail would increase once to 0.12 percent.

Sharon Appelt, the tax director of Darigold Inc., said the manufacturing in-crease could be detrimental to the slight pro t margins below 5 percent, Appelt said of the dairy manu-facturers Front Street plant. e plant, which makes cultured dairy products, employs approximately 120 union wage workers, she said.

Every little notch you take out of the margin puts

that plant more at risk for its operations, Appelt said.

Appelt also expressed displeasure with the fact the rate for services would be lower than that for businesses that created commodities under the proposal.

So a CPA, which is what I am, would pay a lower rate than a manufacturer that makes boxes of butter, she said. ink about that, it is counterintuitive.

Costco VP Arthur Jackson said the company considered paying its local taxes on store operations a corporate responsibil-ity. But the sharp increase of the current rate would be threatening to the lo-cal warehouse store, he

said. He proposed a more gradual increase of the tax rate to 0.1 percent in 2015 and 0.12 percent in 2016, pending a study of the ef-fect of the increase.

e above schedule real-izes a 75 percent increase on the B&O tax rate over a three-year period, Jackson said. City revenue will actually increase at a higher rate based on sales growth, organically.

Issaquah Chamber presi-dent Matthew Bott urged review and minimization of the tax increase, follow-ing the Chambers formal coming-out against said increase.

Evergreen Ford part-ner Tony Rehn spoke last against the proposed in-crease. He said that though his car dealership would be considered a small business compared against Costco or Darigold, the tax impacts would be large. Rehn claimed the dealerships tax bill could rise to $200,000.

e city council did not vote on the B&O tax proposal at the meeting, but is expected to a rm a plan with the passage of the budget near the end of this year.

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

Costco and Darigold ask city to reconsider B&O tax plan

Every little notch you take out of the margin puts that plant more at risk.- Sharon Appelt, Darigold tax director

BRANDON MACZ, Bellevue Reporter

Former Mars Hill members protest outside of the church in Bellevue Aug. 3.

?Vote online: vote at www.issaquahreporter.comLast weeks poll results: Should a parent be held legally responsible if their child uses their gun to commit a crime?Yes: 100% No: 0%Question of the week: Did you vote? If I wait for the genius to come, it just doesnt arrive. - Ian Fleming, author and creator of James BondQUOTE OF NOTE

We like lettersWe encourage letters

from our readers. Here is a quick reminder about our guidelines:

Submissions should be 200-250 words in length.

Letters should discuss issues, not personalities. Personal attacks wont be published.

We do not accept letters that are part of letter-writing or petition campaigns.

We require a name, a city of residence and a daytime phone number for veri cation. We will publish your name and city of residence only.

If the letter responds to a story in The Reporter, please include the title of the story.

Please resubmit your letter in the body of an e-mail message to [email protected].

Letters become the property of The Reporter and may be edited. They may be republished in any format.

Placing the burden on abusers

Gov. Jay Inslee has proclaimed Nov. 2-9 as Drowsy Driving Prevention Week in Washington State. While this proclamation is a signi cant step towards drowsy driving awareness and prevention, there is much more that needs to be done to keep this pandemic o of our roads and highways. We must change attitudes about drowsy driving rst.

On Oct. 4, the Issaquah Police Department responded to a report of a vehicle that was being driven erratically in the Issaquah Highlands. An o cer quickly found the car parked in the Safeway parking lot. e driver was fast asleep. When he was woken up and interviewed, he told IPD he had been working almost 72 hours straight before he got behind the wheel of his car to go home.

While in line at the bank recently, I heard a conversation between a customer and a bank teller. e customer told of his recent extreme sports bike trip in the Cascades. He then casually said that he had been up for over 24 hours before he drove back over Snoqualmie Pass to his home in Bellevue. e somewhat macho tone of the biker gave the impression driving while tired was also part of his extreme sport. And the teller was impressed.

A co-worker has a second job in addition to her day job. She mentioned that many times each week she only got around four hours of sleep each night. When she drove home from her moonlighting job at two or three in the morning, she was usually very tired. But she said it was a straight line on the freeway, and that she knew the way home even when exhausted.

In 2006, our then 17-year old daughter, Mora, nearly died from multiple fractures and a traumatic brain injury caused by a driver who was awake for 24 hours and who had fallen asleep at the wheel of her car. Several months a er the accident, Mora was still in recovery and rehabili-tation. During that time, we talked with the nurses and caregivers about what caused Moras injuries. A few of the

DROWSY DRIVINGIts time for Washington

to wake up

I am the father of 6-year-old twins. My wife, Colleen, and I want to raise a son who respects women and a daugh-ter who lives in a world where she is respected and free from violence.

In September 2014, NFL football star Ray Rices assault on his then- ance, captured on video, received signi cant media at-tention and brought to national awareness the unfortunate prevalence of domestic violence in our society.

e statistics are sobering. An estimated

one-in-four women experience rape, physical assault or stalking in the context of a relationship or a date.

e Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence reports that 35 people were killed in Washington state last year as a result of domestic vio-lence. Overwhelmingly, these tragedies are the result of mens violence against women. ey include the woman stran-gled and beaten by her boyfriend and the mother murdered by her daughters ex-boyfriend. ese are our mothers, sisters, daughters and friends.

When violence against women makes the headlines, people o en ask: Why does she stay? But this question wrong-ly places the burden on the victim. It is time to stop asking why does she stay? and instead ask why is he violent?

October was Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

I am committed to leading an o ce that works to eliminate violence against women. Our work with stakeholders has helped pass legislation to punish o enders and empower survivors. We dedicate grant dollars to local advocacy organizations that provide services to survivors in rural communities. Our work will continue.

We can all do our part. Speak up when someone tells inappropriate jokes or stories. If you learn your female friends or family members are experiencing violence, let them know you are there to help. Teach your children to respect themselves and others. Do not tolerate domestic violence.

Together we can make a di erence for the women in our lives. When women live without fear, our whole society bene ts.

Bob Ferguson is the attorney general for the state of Washington.

545 Rainier Blvd. North, Suite 8, Issaquah, WA 98027 425-391-0363; FAX: 425-453-4193

www.issaquahreporter.com

Craig Groshart, [email protected]

425.453.4233

Sta Writers:Daniel Nash, Issaquah

Bryan Trude, SammamishShaun Scott, Sports and Recreation

Diana Nelson, Creative Designer

Celeste Hoyt, O ce Coordinator 425.453.4270

Advertising:Jim Gatens,

Regional Advertising Sales [email protected]

425.453.4270

Ed Pingul, 425.802.7306Multi-media Sales Consultant

Jessica Fisher, 425.374.0759Multi-media Sales Consultant

Patricia Hase, Circulation [email protected]

William Shaw, [email protected]

425.453.2710

Classi ed Marketplace, 1-800-388-2527

Letters [email protected]

ISSAQUAH | SAMMAMISH

Contact and submissions:Craig Groshart

[email protected] or 425.453.4233

BOBFERGUSON


SEE DROWSY, 5

Does Your Hand Shake When You

Drink a glass of water? Write a note? Dial a phone number?

If so, you may be suffering from Essential Tremor. Our team from the Swedish Radiosurgery Center has successfully

treated patients for over 15 years using Gamma Knife, a non-surgical approach to treat Essential Tremor.

Learn more about Essential Tremor and nd out if Gamma Knife treatment is right for you.

1-206-320-7187 Swedish.org/essentialtremorSeattle, Washington, USA

DRAWING SAMPLE BEFORE TREATMENT DRAWING SAMPLE AFTER TREATMENT


nurses said that they regularly work double shis each week and drove home exhausted aer being up nearly 24 hours. Even in front of our daughter, they freely said they did not want any increased drowsy driving laws or penalties because they said caregivers were oen the worst oenders.

e Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that cognitive impairment aer being approximately 18 hours awake is similar to that of someone with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.05%. Aer about 24 hours awake, impairment is equivalent to a BAC of 0.10%, higher than the legal limit in all states. Not only every driver in our state, but also our legislators and our judges need to understand the widespread seriousness of drowsy driving, and how many people are injured and killed by this pan-demic each year. Attitudes about drowsy driving need to change.

But like attitudes about drunk driving 30 years ago, like texting while driving and distracted driv-ing today, the only thing that will really change attitudes, mindsets and habits toward getting behind the wheel of a car when you have not slept for 20 or more hours is swi and sure penalties.

Before others are injured or killed by drowsy drivers, we urge

our state legislators to put aside the bickering of partisan poli-tics and to beef up Washingtons reckless driving laws to include penalties if a driver injures or kills someone aer deliberately getting behind the wheel of a car aer being awake over 20 to 22 hours. Or to nd the vision and the guts to pass a specic drowsy driving law in Washington state like New Jerseys Maggies Law.

Yes, in some cases, an accident caused by a driver who fell asleep at the wheel may be harder to prove than drunk driving. But drowsy driving kills, injures and shatters lives just the same as drunk driving. Just ask the survi-vors. Ask the family and friends of those lost or injured last month or last year from the actions of a drowsy driver. Just ask our daughter.

We want all drivers in Wash-ington to be aware of their level of fatigue or alertness before they get behind the wheel of a car this week, during the busy holiday season and throughout the year. Save a life and get some rest.

For more information on drowsy driving, go to the National Sleep Foundation website www.drowsydriving.org and AAA Foundations website: www.aaafoundation.org

William Shaw is publisher of the Issaquah & Sammamish Reporter

DROWSYCONTINUED FROM PAGE 4

As Eastside drivers get used to the changes brought on by the start of Daylight Savings Time, the Washington State Patrol is oering tips for commuters driving without enough sleep.

e rst week of November is Drowsy Driving Prevention Week, said state patrol spokesman Chris Webb. According to the AAA Foundation for Trac Safety 28 percent of motorists, about one in four, reported being so tired behind the wheel they had a hard time staying awake on the nations roads. More than 30 percent of people who reported driving drowsy were college age, 19-24 years old.

Driving drowsy can have a tremendous impact on not only the driver, but others who are travel-ing on the highways, Webb said.

Seven people in Washington state died as a result of drowsy driving in 2013, according to the Washington State Trac Safety Commission.

To mark Drowsy Driving Prevention Week, the state patrol oers the following tips to make sure drivers are refreshed and alert behind the wheel. Get a good nights sleep before hitting the high-

way. Give yourself plenty of time to arrive at your

destination. Pull over and take a break every two hours or

100 miles. On long trips, use the buddy system to share

driving duties. Avoid consuming alcohol or medication that

can have side eects or cause drowsiness. Dont drive at times you would normally be

asleep.

For more information on the eects of drowsy driving and how to prevent it, visit www.drowsy-driving.org.

WSP tips for drowsy drivers

A pair of Sammamish sisters raised more than $2,500 to sup-port their little brother, who was diagnosed with autism.

RJ Gemmet, of Sammamish, was diagnosed as being autistic last year. In response his older sisters, Taylor, of Skyline High School, and Madison, of Pine Lake Middle School, formed

Team RJDanceLegend. e team took part in the 2014 Walk Now for Autism Speaks Puget Sound, held Sept. 27 at the Seattle Centers Mural Amphet-heatre. e team ranked 13th in total money raised at the walk, which was led by $20,106 raised by Team Microso.

In addition to all three Gem-

met children, Team RJDanceLe-gend consisted of Sammamish residents Alyssa Murphy, Brianna VanderWeide, Sarah Buchanan, Cali Fasano, Blair Ivy, Jenna Ellis, Paul Vonsovic, Jona-than Gemmet, Christie Gemmet, Kasie Pranghofer, Kayden Prang-hofer and Keagan Pranghofer.

Sammamish teens raise $2,500

We thinkthe best way to care

for our neighbors is tobe in the neighborhood.

OverlakeHospital.org/issaquah

We think about you

5708 E. Lake Sammamish Pkwy. SE, Issaquah, WA 98029

Same-dayappointments

Newpatientswelcome

Adultandfamilymedicineand

comprehensiveprimarycare

Routinepreventativecare

Managementofcomplex

medicalconditions

Issaquah Primary Care 425.688.5488


BY BRANDON MACZREPORTER NEWSPAPERS

Last months seizure of a large cache of rearms and drugs by the Eastside Narcotics Task Force is just one highlight to the regional struggle to contain a heroin epidemic that is showing no signs of slow-ing down.

In 2010, the task force seized just less than 1,000 grams of heroin. is year it already has taken nearly 6,000 grams, or roughly 13 pounds of heroin o the street.

e Bellevue Fire Department reports its use of Narcan (Nalaxone), a drug admin-istered to those su ering from an opiate overdose, increased from 49 patients in 2010 to 75 in 2013. e Bellevue Police Department also is considering equip-ping its o cers with Narcan; O cers have responded to more than 120 heroin-related calls this year, up from fewer than 40 in 2010.

It reverses that e ect immediately, said Bellevue Fire Lt. Rich Burke. We do track the use of (Narcan) but theres no way to say we used that in the face of a heroin overdose as opposed to an oxycodone or mor-phine overdose.

While prescrip-tion opiates like oxycodone and oxycontin have long been in high demand, heroin has become a cheap and more easily accessible alternative over the past several years, said Norman Johnson, chief executive o cer for era-peutic Health Services, which has been operating a methadone clinic in Bellevue since 2012.

THS started with 90 Eastside clients when it opened in July 2012, due to demand for closer treatment than Seattle. It now serves 415 clients, a 360-percent increase since its opening. It is contractu-ally allowed 440 clients under an agreement with King County. THS Eastside Branch Manager Jeremy Peterson said that increase is partly due to an increase in heroin use, but also is the result of better access to

treatment services.Johnson said strides made nationally to

curb the use of prescription painkillers has been e ective, but is also driving demand for heroin. Under a new rule by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency that took e ect Oct. 6, hydrocodone combination products were reclassi ed from a Schedule III to Schedule II narcotic, making them more di cult to obtain.

at has an incredible implication, from my experience, said Johnson, adding the reclassi cation is expected to drive the demand for heroin even higher.

Heroin became more attractive to those addicted to oxycodone and oxycontin sev-eral years ago, when pharmaceutical com-panies removed ingredients that allowed the drugs to be smoked, said Bellevue Police Capt. Bill Bryant, who serves on the Eastside Narcotics Task Force.

ats when heroin was cheaper at the time, he said.

A gram of heroin can cost between $100 to $125 in todays black mar-ket, which means around $600,000 in product has been seized by the task force so far this year. e typical addict, Bryant said, uses 1-3 grams daily, which results in users committing

crimes to a ord their habit.Its a ecting the whole spectrum of

crimes out there, Bryant said, from the s and robberies to domestic violence.

e narcotics task force has ramped up its emphasis on combatting the heroin problem on the Eastside over the past sev-eral years, seeking out mid- to high-level tra ckers of black tar heroin coming out of South America and Mexico.

ere also is a push from law enforce-ment to see more dealers and tra ckers charged with controlled substance homi-cides related to fatal overdoses of heroin, Bryant said, adding that there have been at

Heroin is very acces-sible in the high schools and I dont think theres a high school out there that is immune to it.- Capt. Bill Bryant, Bellevue PD

BRANDON MACZ, Bellevue Reporter

The Eastside branch of Therapeutic Health Services opened its methadone clinic in Bellevue two years ago, serving 90 clients at that time. THS now dispenses methadone to 415 clients daily and is contracted with King County for 440.

Eastside facing heroin epidemicIts deadly, cheap, and its use is growing, especially among teens

SEE HEROIN, 7

pse.com/energizeeastside

Share your feedback on the preliminary route recommendation

Youre invited to upcoming open houses for Energize Eastside a project to build a new electric substation and higher capacity transmission lines to serve homes and businesses on the Eastside.

We want your feedback on the preliminary route recommendation made by the projects Community Advisory Group. PSE expects to select a route by early 2015.

pse.com/energizeeastside

1-800-548-2614

[email protected]

VISIT US IN PERSON

Nov. 12, 6 to 8 p.m.Renton Technical College3000 NE 4th St., Renton

Nov. 13, 6 to 8 p.m.Redmond Marriott Town Center 7401 164th Ave. NE, Redmond

VISIT US ONLINE

Visit the project website and click the online open house banner. Be sure to complete the feedback form by Nov. 21, 2014!

If youve lived an active lifestyle and your hips or knees simply cant keep up anymore, it may be time for a change.

Come hear about the latest procedures at a free seminar at Swedish, where expert physicians perform thousands of joint-replacement surgeries each year. Swedish surgeons were also the first in this area to perform MAKOplasty, robotic-assisted surgery for partial knee replacement.

Reserve your spot today. And in just two hours, youll learn how it could take only weeks to get you back in action.

Free Seminar on Hip and Knee ReplacementRegister online at swedish.org/classes or call 206-386-2502

To view classes offered at all Swedish campuses, visit swedish.org/classes.

Job Number: SH14-55185Client: Swedish Medical Center PUB: Issaquah Sammamish Reporter

TRIM: Vertical 3 Columns, 4.8333" x 10"BLEED: No

Date: 10/15/14

Color: Black/WhiteApplication: InDesign CC

File Name: SH14-55185 TJR Seminar ad-IssSammReporter-walker

Thursday, Nov. 13, 68 p.m.Swedish Orthopedic Institute601 Broadway, Seattle(Corner of Broadway and Cherry St. Hourly parking available under the building)

Wednesday, Nov. 19, 68 p.m.Swedish Issaquah751 NE Blakely Drive, Issaquah (Off I-90 at Exit 18)

Joint replacement isnt a life saver. But it is a lifestyle saver.


least eight in Bellevue over the past several years.

According to a 2013 report on drug abuse trends in King County by the Uni-versity of Washington Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute, heroin-involved deaths increased from 49 in 2009 to 99 in 2013.

Whats most frightening for the Bellevue Police captain is how quickly heroin is growing in popularity among teens.

Young adults were the largest age group seeking treatment for heroin addiction in 2013, according to the ADIA report, and heroin-involved deaths by those under 30 years old increased from seven in 2009 to 34 in 2013.

Heroin is very accessible in the high schools, Bryant said, and I dont think theres a high school out there that is im-mune to it because its so prevalent.

Whats going on on the Eastside with young people, said Johnson, there will be demand for more (heroin).

Just as high school cliques exist, divid-ing likeminded teens into various social groups, Peterson said heroin users become part of a subculture, bonded by addiction.

ey wind up in families of their own, he said.

While law enforcement continues to target the sources of heroin around King County, Johnson said erapeutic Health Services is working to reduce the time re-

quired to dispense methadone. THS is also adding primary care physicians at its facili-ties Capitol Hill, followed by Bellevue and then Everett to provide preventative care for those in treatment to reduce the physical symptoms that come with getting clean.

THS is now requesting quali cations from contractors to begin construction of a new methadone clinic in Snohomish County, Johnson said.

Jim Vollendro , director for the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Division of the King County Department of Commu-nity and Human Services, said Evergreen Treatment Services is working hard to handle treatment demands in south King County.

With the expansion of Medicaid through the A ordable Care Act, Vollendro said his agency will continue to add to its net-work of drug treatment providers, such as THS and ETS, as the demand increases.

A legislative forum on mental health and substance abuse will be held 6:30-8:30 p.m. ursday, Nov. 13, at Town Hall Seattle, and includes an update on what actions King County desires from the Legislature during its 2015 session.

Brandon Macz: 425-453-4602; [email protected]

HEROINCONTINUED FROM PAGE 6

I want to ...Spend more time with my grandkids. Volunteer at the animal shelter.Read a ton of good books.Make my health a priority.

031505 (10-2014)

H7245_PBC0232_Accepted

Call toll free 855-339-5207 (TTY: 711) 7 days a week, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for more information about our Medicare Advantage plans or to register for an Event.**

*You must continue to pay your Medicare Part B premium.**Reservations are recommended but not required.A sales person will be present with information and applications. For accommodation of persons with special needs at sales meetings call 855-339-5207 (TTY: 711). Plans are available in King, Pierce, Snohomish, Spokane and Thurston counties. Premera Blue Cross is an HMO and HMO-POS plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in Premera Blue Cross depends on contract renewal.

IssaquahHoliday Inn1801 12th Avenue NWNovember 15 at 10:00 a.m.November 18 at 10:00 a.m.

BellevueCoast Bellevue Hotel625 116th Avenue NENovember 18 at 1:00 p.m.December 5 at 10:00 a.m.

Mercer IslandMercer Island Community & Event CenterRoom 1018236 SE 24th StreetNovember 25 at 1:00 p.m.

Get to know Premera Blue Cross at a Medicare Advantage Event near you. Refreshments will be served!

Attend a Premera Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Event

$0*a month!

From1165840

Issaquah Oct. 24ROAD RAGE: Two driv-ers clashed on Northwest Gilman Boulevard aer one driver thought another had cut him o and brake checked him multiple times. e driver behind followed the other into the Safeway parking lot where

a confrontation ensued. An ocer counseled them on their behavior.Oct. 25STOLEN CAR: A Chevrolet pick-up truck, valued at $18,000, was reported sto-len from the 1600 block of 18th Avenue Northwest.STINKER OF A CALL: An ocer responded to a

report of a portable potty unit blowing around the roadway near Northeast Park Drive and 10th Av-enue Northeast. e toilet was not found, but a large construction barrel was removed from the roadway.Oct. 26ASSAULT: ree men a 28-year-old from Bremer-ton, a 26-year-old from Issaquah and a 31-year-old from Issaquah were ar-rested in connection to an assault case.

Oct. 27SUSPENDED: A 30-year-old Othello woman was arrested on eastbound I-90 for driving on a suspended license.

Oct. 28DUI: A 40-year-old Is-saquah man was arrested for driving under the inu-ence in the aermath of a no-injury accident call near Southeast Issaquah-Fall City Road and Southeast Black Nugget Road.

Oct. 29ANGERNET: Police re-sponded to a disturbance report at a Southeast Newport Way apartment. e occupant stated he was yelling at his computer because he did not have an Internet connection.

SammamishOct. 21DO NO HARM: A resident on 225th Avenue South-east called police to report fraudulent medical bills. e caller told police he knew the bills were fraudu-lent because he uses a dif-ferent name for healthcare. Oct. 26TIME TO CHANGE THE LOCKS: A homeowner on 243 Avenue Northeast had their home burglar-ized. Although a laptop and purse were stolen and vehicles ransacked, there was no sign of forced entry. e homeowner believes thieves used a key stolen with a purse in Bellevue on Oct. 18. A Target card in that purse has also been used since the the. CANT BLAME THE WIND: A driver on 240th Way Southeast was stopped and arrested for DUI. Oct. 27OPEN DOOR, OPEN INVITATION: A resident on Southeast 20th Street called police to report a rie sto-len from their garage. e garage door was le open.

Oct. 28DONT MIND THE TICK-ING: A resident on 204th Lane Northeast turned over an item to police for disposal by the Bomb Dis-posal Unit. Police declined to describe the object. Oct. 29WRONG PLACE FOR A NAP: A driver was arrested aer being found passed out behind the wheel of his vehicle near the intersec-tion of 228th Avenue Northeast and Northeast 6th Street, was arrested for a similar reason in 2009.RIGHT THROUGH THE FRONT: Unknown subjects forced their way into a home on 211th Place Southeast, breaking a side window to unlock the front door deadbolt. No report on what may have been stolen. Oct. 30DING DONG DITCHER:An unknown white male adult rang the doorbell on a home on 214th Place Southeast just aer 11 p.m., but ran before the homeowner could answer. Someone matching that description was seen run-ning around the lawn, and up and down the street. Oct. 31GETTING PERSONAL: A resident on Southeast 34th Street called to report un-known persons in Florida attempting to open a credit card account in her name, whom had the answers to personal security questions.


The BlotterPolice reports from Issaquah & Sammamish

STIHLdealers.com

JOIN US.Indicates products that are built in the United States from domestic and foreign parts and components. Check out these reviews and others on the product pages at STIHLdealers.com

STIHL THE OFFICIAL HANDHELD OUTDOOR POWER TOOLS OF THE

WITH PURCHASE OF SELECT STIHL CHAIN SAWS

WOODSMAN CARRYING CASE MATCHING LOOP OF CHAIN

TEAM STIHL HAT

Up to a $77.30 SNW-SRP. Offer valid 9/15/14-11/30/14 with purchase of

MS 211 C-BE, MS 251, MS 251 C-BE, MS 271 or MS 291 chain saw at

participating dealers while supplies last. See dealer for details.

FREE WOODSMAN

CARRYING CASE KIT

$29995

The STIHL 211 C-BE is the greatest little saw I have ever owned. user Jackie52

MS 211 C-BE CHAIN SAW

16 bar

$3799518 bar

MS 251 C-BE CHAIN SAW

It starts easy, is light enough to use for long periods of time. user HFred

All prices are SNW-SRP. Available at participating dealers while supplies last. The actual listed guide bar length can vary from the effective cutting length based on which powerhead it is installed on. 2014 STIHL SNW14-1122-116094-10

DuvallDuvall Auto Parts | 15415 Main St. NE425-788-1578 | DuvallAutoParts.com

IssaquahIssaquah Honda Kubota | 1745 Northwest Mall Street425-392-5182

North BendR&R Rentals | 352 East North Bend Way425-888-3083 | RR-Rentals.net



When talking to Larry Crandall, president of the SAMMI Awards Foundation, he is always quick to point out how the SAMMIs are not about a simple award, but the stories of the people who work, live and play on the Sam-mamish plateau.

Nominations for the 14th annual SAMMI Awards are now open. e awards will be announced at the SAMMI Award Ceremony at the EX3 Teen Center on March 21, 2015.

Since 2001 SAMMI, which stands for Sammamish Acknowledging Magni cent Moments of Inspiration, has been recognizing the people who make life in Sammamish better for their neighbors and the community as a whole.

Its important for the community to hear the stories of their service, Crandall said. It brings the community together.

While the number of SAMMIs awarded varies from year to year according to Crandall, on average 10 people are honored per year following evaluation by a panel of judges. Awards are given in categories for long service, commu-nity spirit, courage, environmental stewardship and youth spirit.

Above all, the goal and the spirit of the SAMMIs is to bring Sammamish together in celebration.

is is a feel-good, win-win kind of thing, Crandall said. I know its kind of pass, but it is also the whole point of the SAMMI awards.

Applications need to be turned in online or by mail by Dec. 8. For more information or to nominate someone online, visit www.sammiawards.org.


FILE PHOTO

The 14th Annual SAMMI Awards, recognizing those who make Sammamish a great place to live according to foundation president Larry Crandall, take place in March.

SAMMI Award nominations open e Sammamish Acknowledging Magni cent Moments of Inspiration awards began in 2001


A Sammamish student was chosen to join some of the nations best and brightest for a three-day conference of the nations future leaders in medicine.

Jenny Yang, a junior at Skyline High School, has been selected to attend the Congress of Future Medical Leaders, beginning Nov. 14 in Washington, D.C.

e congress, presented by the National Academy of Fu-ture Physicians and Medical Scientists (NAFPMS), is a free three-day event serving high school students who aim for a career in medicine or medical research. While there, Yang and other attendees will sit in on talks from Nobel Laure-ates and National Medal of Science winners, receive advice from Ivy League educators and the deans of the nations top medical schools, as well as get rst-hand experience with the cutting edge of medical technology and knowledge.

Yang was nominated by the NAFPMS medical director, Dr. Connie Mariano. Yang was selected for her academic achievement, leadership potential, and her determination to serve humanity in the eld of medicine, according to Mariano.

is is a crucial time in America when we need more doctors and medical scientists who are even better pre-pared for a future that is changing exponentially, NAFPMS Executive Director Richard Rossi said. Focused, bright and determined students like Jenny Yang are our future, and she deserves all the mentoring and guidance we can give her.


Yang tapped for medical congress

WWW.ISSAQUAHREPORTER.COM FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2014 WWW.ISSAQUAHREPORTER.COM PAGE 11

20 1st Avenue Northwest Issaquah, WA 98027 425-392-7561

15% Off Couponfor Winter Goods.

Winter is coming bring this coupon to the Issaquah NAPA Store and get 15% off any winter goods. Beat the rush forTire Chains, Batteries, Flashlights, RV Antifreeze, Deicer,

Wiper Blades, Scrapers, Starting Fluid etc.Valid at Issaquah Store only some restrictions apply. Not valid on any sale items.

Mention this ad or bring in coupon.Coupon expires Dec 31, 2014.

1169657

1167172

QUALITY, IT'S A MATTER OF PRIDE AT ALL STAR

Matthew [email protected]

Integrity is doing the right thing.

Even when no one is watching.

C.S Lewis

Thats how I would describe Matthew Zuckerberg, our residential comfort specialist.

When your ready to replace your furnace, Matthew is a phone call away.

[email protected]



C.S Lewis



[email protected]

That's how we would describe Matthew Zuckerberg, our residential comfort specialist. When you're ready to replace your furnace, Matthew is a phone call away.

Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is

watching. ~ C.S. Lewis

Keeping Issaquah and Sammamish warm in the Winter and cool in the Summer since 1996

www.allstar-hvac.com*Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price. **Special Holiday Sales Event Pricing. Instant Rebate offer of $50 off any new Honda Generator up to and including 3,000 watts and $200 off any new Honda Generator above 3,000 watts purchased Nov. 1 through Dec. 1, 2014. No rain checks. At participating dealers only. Special Financing Available at participating dealers only. Please read the owners manual before operating your Honda Power Equipment and never use in an enclosed or partially enclosed area where you could be exposed to odorless, poisonous

carbon monoxide. Connection of a generator to house power requires a transfer device to avoid possible injury to power company personnel. Consult a qualifi ed electrician. 2014 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

Get up to $200 Instant Rebate on a Honda Generator!

Blow Away the Storm with a Honda!

Ask about our full line of Honda Accessories!

Act now! Offer good Nov. 1 - Dec. 1, 2014 only.

Honda HolidaySales Event!

2000 watts rated power Parallel with another EU2000i to double your power 30A Receptacle allows easy hook up to RV with

optional connector

3000 watts rated power Runs up to 7.7 hours at 1/4 load Wheels and folding handle for true portability Convenient Swing-up Handle for easy transport

4000 watts rated power Honda-exclusive iAVR (intelligent auto voltage

regulation) provides 5,000 watts for 10 secs to start larger equipment

5000 and 6500 watt models available

2000 watts rated power Realtree APG camo exterior Lightweight Less than 47 lbs.!

3000 watts rated power Runs up to 20 hours at 1/4 load Convenient electric starting

7000 watts rated power Electronic Fuel Injection offers better fuel ef cency

and lower maintenance Convenient electric start




2000 watts rated power Lightweight Less than 47 lbs.! Advanced inverter technology provides reliable power to computers and other sensitive equipment

4000 watts rated power Honda-exclusive DAVR

(Digital Auto Voltage Regulation) 5000 and 6500 watt models available

50$INSTANT REBATE

50$INSTANT REBATE

50$INSTANT REBATE

50$INSTANT REBATE

200$INSTANT REBATE

200$INSTANT REBATE

200$INSTANT REBATE

EB4000 $2,109.95 $1,899.00 $200.00 $1,699.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU3000is $2,329.95 $1,999.00 $50.00 $1,949.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EM4000 $2,249.95 $1,999.00 $200.00 $1,799.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU3000i Handi $2,599.95 $2,299.00 $50.00 $2,249.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU2000i $1,149.95 $999.00 $50.00 $949.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EG4000 $1,699.95 $1,499.00 $200.00 $1,299.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU2000i Camo $1,299.95 $1,149.00 $50.00 $1,099.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU7000is $4,499.95 $3,999.00 $200.00 $3,799.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU2000i Companion $1,279.95 $1,099.00 $50.00 $1,049.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

Brand New! From Honda!Brand New! From Honda!

HS720AA Snow Director

controls distance and direction

Throws snow up to 33 Feet

2 Year Warranty

Conventient Electric Starting

3 Year Warranty

HS928TAS

12 Honda Snow Blower Models To Choose From!

STARTING AT

Honda Snow Blower Model Features Include: Wheel or Track Drive Legendary Honda

Commercial-Grade Engines From 46 to up to 72 Tons Per

Hour Throwing Capacity Convenient Electric Starting Dual Track Drive Easy, Snow Director Chute Control Hydrostatic TransmissionSee your Authorized Honda Power Equipment Dealer for speci c model features. Not all Honda Snow Blower models include features listed here.

$599

50$INSTANT REBATE

200$INSTANT REBATE

(HS720AM Model)

*Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price. **Special Holiday Sales Event Pricing. Instant Rebate offer of $50 off any new Honda Generator up to and including 3,000 watts and $200 off any new Honda Generator above 3,000 watts purchased Nov. 1 through Dec. 1, 2014. No rain checks. At participating dealers only. Special Financing Available at participating dealers only. Please read the owners manual before operating your Honda Power Equipment and never use in an enclosed or partially enclosed area where you could be exposed to odorless, poisonous




EB4000 $2,109.95 $1,899.00 $200.00 $1,699.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU3000is $2,329.95 $1,999.00 $50.00 $1,949.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EM4000 $2,249.95 $1,999.00 $200.00 $1,799.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU3000i Handi $2,599.95 $2,299.00 $50.00 $2,249.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU2000i $1,149.95 $999.00 $50.00 $949.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EG4000 $1,699.95 $1,499.00 $200.00 $1,299.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU2000i Camo $1,299.95 $1,149.00 $50.00 $1,099.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU7000is $4,499.95 $3,999.00 $200.00 $3,799.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU2000i Companion $1,279.95 $1,099.00 $50.00 $1,049.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!



50$INSTANT REBATE

50$INSTANT REBATE

50$INSTANT REBATE

50$INSTANT REBATE

50$INSTANT REBATE

200$INSTANT REBATE

200$INSTANT REBATE

200$INSTANT REBATE

200$INSTANT REBATE

EG Series5000 and 6500 watt models also available!

EB Series5000 and 6500 watt models also available!

EM Series5000 and 6500 watt models also available!





EB4000 $2,109.95 $1,899.00 $200.00 $1,699.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU3000is $2,329.95 $1,999.00 $50.00 $1,949.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EM4000 $2,249.95 $1,999.00 $200.00 $1,799.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU3000i Handi $2,599.95 $2,299.00 $50.00 $2,249.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU2000i $1,149.95 $999.00 $50.00 $949.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EG4000 $1,699.95 $1,499.00 $200.00 $1,299.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU2000i Camo $1,299.95 $1,149.00 $50.00 $1,099.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU7000is $4,499.95 $3,999.00 $200.00 $3,799.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU2000i Companion $1,279.95 $1,099.00 $50.00 $1,049.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!



50$INSTANT REBATE

50$INSTANT REBATE

50$INSTANT REBATE

50$INSTANT REBATE

50$INSTANT REBATE

200$INSTANT REBATE

200$INSTANT REBATE

200$INSTANT REBATE

200$INSTANT REBATE








EB4000 $2,109.95 $1,899.00 $200.00 $1,699.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU3000is $2,329.95 $1,999.00 $50.00 $1,949.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EM4000 $2,249.95 $1,999.00 $200.00 $1,799.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU3000i Handi $2,599.95 $2,299.00 $50.00 $2,249.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU2000i $1,149.95 $999.00 $50.00 $949.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EG4000 $1,699.95 $1,499.00 $200.00 $1,299.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU2000i Camo $1,299.95 $1,149.00 $50.00 $1,099.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU7000is $4,499.95 $3,999.00 $200.00 $3,799.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU2000i Companion $1,279.95 $1,099.00 $50.00 $1,049.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!



50$INSTANT REBATE

50$INSTANT REBATE

50$INSTANT REBATE

50$INSTANT REBATE

50$INSTANT REBATE

200$INSTANT REBATE

200$INSTANT REBATE

200$INSTANT REBATE

200$INSTANT REBATE








EB4000 $2,109.95 $1,899.00 $200.00 $1,699.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU3000is $2,329.95 $1,999.00 $50.00 $1,949.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EM4000 $2,249.95 $1,999.00 $200.00 $1,799.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU3000i Handi $2,599.95 $2,299.00 $50.00 $2,249.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU2000i $1,149.95 $999.00 $50.00 $949.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EG4000 $1,699.95 $1,499.00 $200.00 $1,299.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU2000i Camo $1,299.95 $1,149.00 $50.00 $1,099.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU7000is $4,499.95 $3,999.00 $200.00 $3,799.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU2000i Companion $1,279.95 $1,099.00 $50.00 $1,049.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!



50$INSTANT REBATE

50$INSTANT REBATE

50$INSTANT REBATE

50$INSTANT REBATE

50$INSTANT REBATE

200$INSTANT REBATE

200$INSTANT REBATE

200$INSTANT REBATE

200$INSTANT REBATE








EB4000 $2,109.95 $1,899.00 $200.00 $1,699.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU3000is $2,329.95 $1,999.00 $50.00 $1,949.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EM4000 $2,249.95 $1,999.00 $200.00 $1,799.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU3000i Handi $2,599.95 $2,299.00 $50.00 $2,249.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU2000i $1,149.95 $999.00 $50.00 $949.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EG4000 $1,699.95 $1,499.00 $200.00 $1,299.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU2000i Camo $1,299.95 $1,149.00 $50.00 $1,099.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU7000is $4,499.95 $3,999.00 $200.00 $3,799.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU2000i Companion $1,279.95 $1,099.00 $50.00 $1,049.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!



50$INSTANT REBATE

50$INSTANT REBATE

50$INSTANT REBATE

50$INSTANT REBATE

50$INSTANT REBATE

200$INSTANT REBATE

200$INSTANT REBATE

200$INSTANT REBATE

200$INSTANT REBATE




*Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price. **Special Holiday Sales Event Pricing. Instant Rebate offer of $50 off any new Honda Generator up to and including 3,000 watts and $200 off any new Honda Generator above 3,000 watts purchased Nov. 1 through Dec. 1, 2014. No rain checks. At participating dealers only. Special Financing Available at participating dealers only. Please read the owners manual before operating your Honda Power Equipment and never use in an enclosed or partially enclosed area where you could be exposed to odorless, poisonous carbon monoxide. Connection of a generator to house power requires a transfer device to avoid possible injury to power company personnel. Consult a quali ed electrician. 2014 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

ISSAQUAH HONDA KUBOTA1745 N.W. Mall St. Issaquah (425) 392-5182

www.issaquahhondakubota.com

Ask About Our Full Line Of Honda Accessories!

Get up to$200 Instant

Rebate on a Honda

Generator!

1179453

Something is wrong with your furnace.Perhaps its running louder than usual, making

an odd noise or cycling on and o repeatedly if its working at all.

Maybe your whole house is too cold, or some rooms are signi cantly warmer than others.

Our tips will help you determine whether you should replace your furnace or simply repair it and whether your furnace is actually the reason your home is so cold. Before you pick up your phone to call any company, check your furnace lters rst! The majority of our service calls could be solved with changing your furnace lter. If you dont know where it is, please call and we will tell you.

When you should repair insteadWhether you should repair or replace a

dysfunctional furnace depends on which part is causing the problem, how much the repair would cost and how old your furnace is.

Problems with the following parts can almost always be xed.

Hot surface ignitor High/low limit switch Anything involving a thermostat Gas valve Flame sensor Thermocouple Filters

If a part is no longer available because your furnace is too old, repair may be impossible.

Signs your furnace is deadMany experts say you should consider replacing

your furnace after 15 years, since it might be reaching the end of its life.

We disagree.Some furnaces will last 25 or 30 years or even

longer so replacing a 15-year-old furnace just because is premature.

An experienced technician might be able to give you an idea of how much life your old furnace has left based on its service history and an analysis of how the components are functioning, but theres no de nitive way to tell.

Problems with the following parts usually means its time to replace your furnace:

Heat exchanger (cracked)

Blower motor Inducer motor Control board (sometimes repairable,

depending on furnace brand)If the parts are still under warranty (a typical

one runs 10 years) and these items are covered, do the repairs. But these parts often become faulty when the furnace is older. The repairs can be so expensive that replacement makes more sense, especially since one large repair can be the beginning of many repairs. This is also a really good time to get a second opinion, most heating companies would be happy to sell you a new furnace than repair a 15 year old furnace.

When your furnace isnt to blameIf your home is too cold, the furnace isnt

necessarily the culprit. The following xes are easier and less expensive than furnace repair or replacement. (As a bonus, many of these will also make your air conditioner more eff ective.)

Is your furnace getting power? Check for tripped circuit breakers or blown fuses.

Leaky ducts (the metal tubes that distribute heat throughout your home) can be sealed so that more hot air actually gets blown into rooms instead of seeping into the attic. The American Council for an Energy E cient Economy says sealing leaky ducts can improve e ciency by 15% to 20%; it will set you back a few hundred dollars, but thats much cheaper than a new furnace.

Better insulation in your attic and walls will help your home retain heat.

New weather stripping around doors and windows will keep cold out and heat in.

Upgrading a manual thermostat to an electronic one can regulate your homes heat more e ectively and lower your energy bills.

Replacing a furnaces dirty air lter can improve air ow.

A furnace can generate a certain amount of heat per hour. This number is expressed in British thermal units (BTUs). The higher the number, the larger the home the furnace can heat.

Choose the right contractorMost people will nd the cheapest furnace and

not care who the contractor is. You wouldnt buy a car like this, and your furnace will be with you

longer than your car. When your mother told you You get what you pay for she wasnt kidding.

Who you hire to install your furnace is more important than furnace brand.

Look for contractors who are NATE-certifi ed; the North American Technician Excellence designation means they have passed tests demonstrating real-world HVAC knowledge.

Make sure the contractor is licensed, insured and bonded, and has been in business for many years. You want someone who will be there to service and repair your furnace and honor the labor

warranty, which should be for at least one year.A good contractor will perform a heat load

analysis at your home based on square footage, ventilation, windows and insulation before giving you an estimate or recommending a furnace.

The labor estimate should include installation; any adjustments to ducting, venting, fuel delivery or electrical systems; and disposal.

The contractor should provide details about recommended furnace brand, size, e ciency and parts warranty, as well as operating costs.- Proper maintenance saves money AllStar HVAC in Fall City 425-222-7652

WWW.ISSAQUAHREPORTER.COM FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2014 WWW.ISSAQUAHREPORTER.COM PAGE 11

20 1st Avenue Northwest Issaquah, WA 98027 425-392-7561

15% Off Couponfor Winter Goods.

Winter is coming bring this coupon to the Issaquah NAPA Store and get 15% off any winter goods. Beat the rush forTire Chains, Batteries, Flashlights, RV Antifreeze, Deicer,

Wiper Blades, Scrapers, Starting Fluid etc.Valid at Issaquah Store only some restrictions apply. Not valid on any sale items.

Mention this ad or bring in coupon.Coupon expires Dec 31, 2014.

1169657

1167172

QUALITY, IT'S A MATTER OF PRIDE AT ALL STAR

Matthew [email protected]



C.S Lewis



[email protected]



C.S Lewis



[email protected]

That's how we would describe Matthew Zuckerberg, our residential comfort specialist. When you're ready to replace your furnace, Matthew is a phone call away.

Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is

watching. ~ C.S. Lewis

Keeping Issaquah and Sammamish warm in the Winter and cool in the Summer since 1996

www.allstar-hvac.com*Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price. **Special Holiday Sales Event Pricing. Instant Rebate offer of $50 off any new Honda Generator up to and including 3,000 watts and $200 off any new Honda Generator above 3,000 watts purchased Nov. 1 through Dec. 1, 2014. No rain checks. At participating dealers only. Special Financing Available at participating dealers only. Please read the owners manual before operating your Honda Power Equipment and never use in an enclosed or partially enclosed area where you could be exposed to odorless, poisonous



Blow Away the Storm with a Honda!




2000 watts rated power Parallel with another EU2000i to double your power 30A Receptacle allows easy hook up to RV with

optional connector

3000 watts rated power Runs up to 7.7 hours at 1/4 load Wheels and folding handle for true portability Convenient Swing-up Handle for easy transport




2000 watts rated power Realtree APG camo exterior Lightweight Less than 47 lbs.!

3000 watts rated power Runs up to 20 hours at 1/4 load Convenient electric starting

7000 watts rated power Electronic Fuel Injection offers better fuel ef cency

and lower maintenance Convenient electric start




2000 watts rated power Lightweight Less than 47 lbs.! Advanced inverter technology provides reliable power to computers and other sensitive equipment

4000 watts rated power Honda-exclusive DAVR

(Digital Auto Voltage Regulation) 5000 and 6500 watt models available

50$INSTANT REBATE

50$INSTANT REBATE

50$INSTANT REBATE

50$INSTANT REBATE

200$INSTANT REBATE

200$INSTANT REBATE

200$INSTANT REBATE

EB4000 $2,109.95 $1,899.00 $200.00 $1,699.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU3000is $2,329.95 $1,999.00 $50.00 $1,949.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EM4000 $2,249.95 $1,999.00 $200.00 $1,799.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU3000i Handi $2,599.95 $2,299.00 $50.00 $2,249.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU2000i $1,149.95 $999.00 $50.00 $949.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EG4000 $1,699.95 $1,499.00 $200.00 $1,299.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU2000i Camo $1,299.95 $1,149.00 $50.00 $1,099.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU7000is $4,499.95 $3,999.00 $200.00 $3,799.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU2000i Companion $1,279.95 $1,099.00 $50.00 $1,049.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

Brand New! From Honda!Brand New! From Honda!

HS720AA Snow Director

controls distance and direction

Throws snow up to 33 Feet

2 Year Warranty

Conventient Electric Starting

3 Year Warranty

HS928TAS

12 Honda Snow Blower Models To Choose From!

STARTING AT

Honda Snow Blower Model Features Include: Wheel or Track Drive Legendary Honda

Commercial-Grade Engines From 46 to up to 72 Tons Per

Hour Throwing Capacity Convenient Electric Starting Dual Track Drive Easy, Snow Director Chute Control Hydrostatic TransmissionSee your Authorized Honda Power Equipment Dealer for speci c model features. Not all Honda Snow Blower models include features listed here.

$599

50$INSTANT REBATE

200$INSTANT REBATE

(HS720AM Model)





EB4000 $2,109.95 $1,899.00 $200.00 $1,699.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU3000is $2,329.95 $1,999.00 $50.00 $1,949.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EM4000 $2,249.95 $1,999.00 $200.00 $1,799.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU3000i Handi $2,599.95 $2,299.00 $50.00 $2,249.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU2000i $1,149.95 $999.00 $50.00 $949.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EG4000 $1,699.95 $1,499.00 $200.00 $1,299.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU2000i Camo $1,299.95 $1,149.00 $50.00 $1,099.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU7000is $4,499.95 $3,999.00 $200.00 $3,799.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU2000i Companion $1,279.95 $1,099.00 $50.00 $1,049.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!



50$INSTANT REBATE

50$INSTANT REBATE

50$INSTANT REBATE

50$INSTANT REBATE

50$INSTANT REBATE

200$INSTANT REBATE

200$INSTANT REBATE

200$INSTANT REBATE

200$INSTANT REBATE








EB4000 $2,109.95 $1,899.00 $200.00 $1,699.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU3000is $2,329.95 $1,999.00 $50.00 $1,949.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EM4000 $2,249.95 $1,999.00 $200.00 $1,799.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU3000i Handi $2,599.95 $2,299.00 $50.00 $2,249.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU2000i $1,149.95 $999.00 $50.00 $949.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EG4000 $1,699.95 $1,499.00 $200.00 $1,299.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU2000i Camo $1,299.95 $1,149.00 $50.00 $1,099.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU7000is $4,499.95 $3,999.00 $200.00 $3,799.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU2000i Companion $1,279.95 $1,099.00 $50.00 $1,049.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!



50$INSTANT REBATE

50$INSTANT REBATE

50$INSTANT REBATE

50$INSTANT REBATE

50$INSTANT REBATE

200$INSTANT REBATE

200$INSTANT REBATE

200$INSTANT REBATE

200$INSTANT REBATE








EB4000 $2,109.95 $1,899.00 $200.00 $1,699.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU3000is $2,329.95 $1,999.00 $50.00 $1,949.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EM4000 $2,249.95 $1,999.00 $200.00 $1,799.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU3000i Handi $2,599.95 $2,299.00 $50.00 $2,249.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU2000i $1,149.95 $999.00 $50.00 $949.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EG4000 $1,699.95 $1,499.00 $200.00 $1,299.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU2000i Camo $1,299.95 $1,149.00 $50.00 $1,099.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU7000is $4,499.95 $3,999.00 $200.00 $3,799.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU2000i Companion $1,279.95 $1,099.00 $50.00 $1,049.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!



50$INSTANT REBATE

50$INSTANT REBATE

50$INSTANT REBATE

50$INSTANT REBATE

50$INSTANT REBATE

200$INSTANT REBATE

200$INSTANT REBATE

200$INSTANT REBATE

200$INSTANT REBATE








EB4000 $2,109.95 $1,899.00 $200.00 $1,699.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU3000is $2,329.95 $1,999.00 $50.00 $1,949.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EM4000 $2,249.95 $1,999.00 $200.00 $1,799.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU3000i Handi $2,599.95 $2,299.00 $50.00 $2,249.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU2000i $1,149.95 $999.00 $50.00 $949.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EG4000 $1,699.95 $1,499.00 $200.00 $1,299.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU2000i Camo $1,299.95 $1,149.00 $50.00 $1,099.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU7000is $4,499.95 $3,999.00 $200.00 $3,799.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!

EU2000i Companion $1,279.95 $1,099.00 $50.00 $1,049.00

REGULAR PRICE*

SPECIAL PRICE**

INSTANT REBATE

YOUR PRICE!



50$INSTANT REBATE

50$INSTANT REBATE

50$INSTANT REBATE

50$INSTANT REBATE

50$INSTANT REBATE

200$INSTANT REBATE

200$INSTANT REBATE

200$INSTANT REBATE

200$INSTANT REBATE





carbon monoxide. Connection of a generator to house power requires a transfer device to avoid possible injury to power company personnel. Consult a qualifi ed electric

Date post:	06-Apr-2016
Category:	Documents
Upload:	sound-publishing
View:	217 times
Download:	0 times

Issaquah/Sammamish Reporter, November 07, 2014

Documents