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Your locally owned newspaper serving North Bend and Snoqualmie Friday, January 29, 2016
Move over Howard Stern
Muslim group hosts open house
Meet the new King of All Media
By Dylan Chaffin dchaffin@snovalleystar.com
By David Hayes dhayes@isspress.com North Bend resident Gary Schwartz, founder of the Valley Center Stage, has a resume from more than three decades in the entertainment industry that itself reads like a novel. He’s been a mime, actor, director, voice-over artist and improv coach. Now, he’s ready to add another chapter to his storied career — author. Although Schwartz’s children’s novel, “The Meet the author King of Average,” debuted Oct. 6 — Gary Schwartz will signs he’ll be signing copies of his new children’s copies and reading book, ‘The King of Average,’ selections Jan. 21 from 2-3 p.m. Jan. 31 at the at the Issaquah Issaquah Barnes & Noble, 1530 Barnes & Noble 11th Ave., Pickering Place — it’s been in the works for some time. “Someone asked me at a party how long it took to write the book,” Schwartz said. “I told him 52 years.” The idea came to him when he was 11 years old. It was based upon the children’s classic, “The Phantom Tollbooth,” where the very bored Milo is transported to curious encounters via a tollbooth that appears in his bedroom. Schwartz’s “The King of Average” essentially is a message of self-esteem. “It’s a result of my therapy, picking up my life as an abused kid, although very hidden in book, based on that search for authentic self,” he said. See KING, Page 9
By David Hayes
North Bend resident Gary Schwartz proudly displays his latest venture in the entertainment industry, his first children’s novel, ‘The King of Average.’
State experts eye westward Wolf migration By Dylan Chaffin dchaffin@snovalleystar.com For the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife, the local ecosystem is a fragile balance of prey and predator. A single factor could
change all of that in the next few years, an expert says. Wolf management has long since been a contentious topic for farmers, hunters and environmentalists, and while most wolves reside in the states of Idaho, Wyoming and Montana, Washington’s
eastern population of the carnivores is growing, and spreading, to the western part of the state. Wolves are federally protected, but the state is currently working towards the conservation goals that could get them de-listed in the near
future. About 100 wolves are currently registered or collared with the department, but Carnivore Manager Donny Martorello knows that isn’t all of them. See WOLVES, Page 12
Join in meeting your neighbors, sharing conversation and learning about the faith of Islam at an open house hosted by the Muslim Association of Snoqualmie Ridge at Snoqualmie City Hall from 9:30 a.m. to noon Jan. 30. All are invited, said association President Mujeed Mohammed, who has lived in Snoqualmie for the past decade. The aim of the open house is to build a stronger sense of community and provide community members with information about Islam and the Muslim people, he said. “We want to bring awareness to others that we are peaceful,” he added. Islam is a religion that focuses on the fundamental virtues of kindness, moderation, patriotism, patience, brotherhood and self-discipline, according to the association’s website. While he recognizes that recent events have caused negative public reactions, Mohammed said that whoever crosses those lines cannot call themselves Muslims. About 30 families from Egypt, India, Morocco, Bangladesh and Pakistan comprise the association. “My kids go to school here and we live here, so this is our home,” he said. Several local groups have reached out to show support, he said, including several that will attend the event from local hospitals and schools. Prsrt Std U.S. Postage PAID Kent, WA Permit No. 71 POSTAL CUSTOMER
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Local robotics teams headed to state championships
The Mount Si High School robotics team, front row, from left: Spencer Dolecki, Noah Vaughn, Coach Kyle Warren, Preston Henning, Rahul Rajkumar and Donovan See. Second row, from left: Tyler Grimm, Hans Johnson, Morgan Ross, Shaym Gandhi, Jessi Lelas and Vishnu Rathnam. Third row, from left: Quinn Gieseke and Thomas Hendrick. Not pictured: Beau Johnson and Max Cannella.
Robotics teams from Mount Si High School and Chief Kanim Middle School are advancing to the FIRST Tech Challenge State Championship on Jan. 30 at ShoWare Center in Kent. The teams’ qualification for state is based on multiple factors, including robot performance, engineering work, community service, outreach efforts, student ability to work as a team and the ability to form alliances. Chief Kanim and Mount Si are two of the 32 teams advancing to state. At a 31-team event at Wilson High in Tacoma on Jan. 17, teams played five league matches before winners advanced to the semifinal and championship matches. The driving power of Mount Si and its alliance partners landed the team the top-performing alliance award. Outside of the robot performance category, Chief Kanim won the Connect Award for its outreach and community service work.
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Issaquah’s Hicks backs out of plans to take on Rodne
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Essie Hicks, kicked off her campaign Jan. 5 to run for the 5th Legislative District House seat in front of the Chefchacuen, Morocco, sister city Blue Door at Issaquah City Hall. She has since withdrawn her candidacy. said she felt “it makes sense for me to stand down.”
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Just a few weeks after it started, the campaign of Issaquah’s Essie Hicks is already over. At a small event near Issaquah City Hall on Jan. 5, Hicks announced her plans to take on State Rep. Jay Rodne, R-Snoqualmie. In an announcement posted on her website on Jan. 24, Hicks said she was ending her young campaign to “put her energies elsewhere,” including working to defeat Tim Eyman’s next statewide initiative and helping elect a Democratic president. Hicks said her decision to run was based partly on seemingly anti-Islamic comments Rodne made on his Facebook page. Hicks said she felt someone needed to challenge him. As other Democrats have entered the race, Hicks
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Valley View
To the Editor
Sister cities remind us how a small world it is
PTA a key part of student education
What do we know about our sisters? Not our actual sisters, of course. Presumably, we know something about our own siblings. But I’m talking about our sister cities, Gangjin, South Korea, and Chaclacayo, Peru. Snoqualmie Mayor Matt Larson recently declared Jan. 25 to be “Snoqualmie Sister Cities Day.” Thanks to the efforts of the Snoqualmie Sister Cities Association, which formed in 2008, Snoqualmie has a relation- Sam Kenyon ship with two foreign cities it otherwise would not. But what does that mean? It’s one thing to be official city siblings; it’s another to actually do some municipalfamilial bonding. In Gangjin (which, full disclosure, is actually a county, not just a city) they adopted two mascots, Gang and Jin, who represent fire and water respectively, and who appear on signage throughout Gangjin. Maybe Snoqualmie could learn from Gangjin’s example and get some of our own local mascots on a few signs. I’m open to suggestions. Maybe a hungry bear rummaging through a trash can? Perhaps a semi truck patiently waiting along the side of the road for the snow to be cleared from the pass? Or better yet, a snow plow. Wait! I’ve got it! Our mascot could be David Lynch. Chaclacayo, Peru (also not technically a city but rather a district in the Lima province), is, like Snoqualmie, a short drive away from a much larger city, Lima. Like Snoqualmie, Chaclacayo is a destination for some who want to get out of the big city and experience a bit of small-town life. Chaclacayo means “at the foot of the Carrizo.” Carrizo is a plant that grows on the banks of the nearby Rimac River. What if Snoqualmie were named in a similar fashion? We could take what grows on the banks of the Snoqulamie River and rename the town. Let’s see, there are some cows, some leftover flooding sandbags and a few transient camps. On second thought, let’s stick with the name we’ve got. From here to Gangjin is 5,351 miles, almost directly east. Chaclacayo is 4,954 miles to the southwest. Those places are a world away, but because of the sister city connection, they aren’t so far at all. Snoqualmie is hosting a group of students from both countries right now. What are they seeing for the first time in our small, cold and beautiful part of the globe? Sister cities are the type of thing that I easily take for granted, but I shouldn’t. My hometown of Spokane has about four sister cities, and I don’t even know what they are. But when I take the time to actually appreciate what it means to share cultures directly with distant lands, I understand. It’s about the shared humanity of the silly little places we live. Sister cities help remind me that the world is unfathomably huge, and at the same time, it’s a pretty small place after all.
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While the article “New law replaces No Child Left Behind Act” (Jan. 15) explained some key points regarding the signing of the landmark Every Student Succeeds Act, it also missed a key piece of the legislation. It is well-documented that family engagement in a student’s life is a key component for student success. The new legislation has improvements that strengthen family engagement in education and ensure all students reach their full potential. The Washington State PTA has participated with National PTA in advocating for a comprehensive, bipartisan reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act that includes these improvements. National PTA’s executive director, Nathan R. Monell, said, “National PTA is committed to empowering all families to be active participants in state and local implementation of the law, support student success and make the promise of ESEA/ESSA a reality for all children.” Snoqualmie Valley School District has a strong partnership with the local PTAs in each school. I look forward to seeing an enhancement of that partnership in building stronger and meaningful parent engagement opportunities across the district. Heather Gillette North Bend
Islam does fit with Western civilization
Rep. Jay Rodne’s statement printed in the Dec. 25th edition of the SnoValley Star said, in part: “…Political culture has also made it impossible to have an honest conversation.” Well, here’s some honesty: I absolutely disagree with you, Mr. Rodne. I do not feel at all threatened or vulnerable by welcoming refugees into this country, state, county or town. Moreover, I see followers of Islam just as compatible with Western civilization
JANUARY 29, 2016 as anybody else. These feelings are not part of an attempt to further my “own political agenda” (as the article reads) but just me being an average, decent human being. Rebecca Sydnor Snoqualmie
Hospital District promotes diversity This is in response to the letter “Respect for Rodne declines after comments” in the Jan. 15 SnoValley Star. Rep. Jay Rodne’s comments are his views and do not reflect the business practices of the King County Public Hospital District #4. In fact, district policies promote diversity in the workplace and the communities we serve. Our mission is to promote the health and wellbeing of people in our community by providing quality care in a collaborative environment. As a communitycreated public hospital district, we are charged with providing health services to everyone in our communities. This is a responsibility we take seriously as demonstrated by the exceptional, compassionate care we provide all of our patients. Please visit our website at snoqualmiehospital.org for more information about our services. Anyone is welcome to tour the facility. Please call 425-831-3404 to schedule a time. Jill Green Marketing and Communications Director, Snoqualmie Valley Hospital District
2nd Amendment was put in place to stop gun control
Amazingly, I find myself once again defending our 2nd Amendment right while
reading something that one wrote under the protection of their 1st Amendment right. The Jan. 22 “Valley View” column rambles about schools and students, mental illness, tears of frustration, the need to stand up and something about hunting and a large-caliber weapon. Simply put, the writer enjoys the right to pen anything only because of the continuation of a stable government. Which is held in check by that pesky 2nd Amendment, rightfully and brillantly put in place by some old guys way back in 1791. History, if we have learned anything, shows over and over again that a government will fail and will oppress the people if they are not held in check. Henceforth, you should welcome and be thankful for the 2nd Amendment, and learn to deal with the fact that evil exists. It’s a balance; everything has a price. Are you seriously willing to give up your rights just to “feel better” while sacrificing the protections that we enjoy to continue and preserve this great country? Take away guns, and, yep, you can be like all the other countries which have done so and failed at stemming the shootings and mass killings. Gun control is just that: control. The 2nd Amendment was put in place to stop gun control. For that silly reason of keeping the government in check, so that all can continue to enjoy all the freedoms of all our amendments, and continue to have access to all that this great country has to offer. It’s embarrassing to think that people have failed history lessons so prominently. David Moore North Bend
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Give me shelter Police responded at 9:58 p.m. Jan. 17 to the homeless shelter at 38701 S.E. River St. in Snoqualmie to a reported disturbance. A man was trespassed from the shelter for not following the rules. The staff reported that the man was volatile and yelling obscenities at them. Officers took the man into custody when they confirmed a warrant was out for him. The man was booked into King County Jail.
Thief escapes Police responded at 1:13 p.m. Jan. 17 to the Zumiez at 461 South Fork Ave. S.W. in North Bend to a reported theft. The caller reported a person stole four shirts from the store before fleeing on foot to a getaway vehicle. The caller tried to stand in front of the vehicle to prevent it from leaving, but the driver accelerated hard toward the caller forcing them to jump
out of the way. The caller valued the loss at $80; officers were unable to locate the vehicle.
at 11:12 p.m. Jan. 19 to 7770 Maple Avenue Southeast in Snoqualmie to a reported of two people possibly breaking into a vehicle, although they hadn’t actually succeeded yet. Officers made contact and took both into custody. According to a report, a mother and son were stealing gas from parked cars on the street. The pair were booked into King County Jail.
Not free samples? Police responded at 5:59 a.m. Jan. 17 to the QFC at 460 E. North Bend Way to a reported theft in progress. A man was hanging around the store for six hours. He spent some hours sleeping by the Red Box area before waking up and eating the store’s food without paying.
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Crime is sweet Police responded at 9:44 a.m. Jan. 18 to the intersection of Southeast 90th Street and Railroad Avenue Southeast in Snoqualmie due to a reported theft. During the night, the vending machine of the Twin Star Car Wash was broken into and candy bars inside were taken.
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Police responded at 4:56 p.m. Jan. 21 to a citizen who came to the police station at 34825 S.E. Douglas St. in Snoqualmie to turn in a missing animal. The responding party found a well-behaved yellow Lab in the area with an unactivated tracking chip. Police called animal control and allowed the dog to stay in the station overnight. The dog was eventually returned to its owner.
No light at the end of the tunnel Police responded at 11:52 p.m. Jan. 21 to the intersection of Northeast 8th Street and Merritt Avenue Northeast in North Bend to a motorcycle without a front light. The driver had a misdemeanor warrant out and was arrested and booked into the Issaquah jail.
Faux nude Police responded at 9:07 a.m. Jan. 18 to the Vanity Fair at 521 South Fork Ave. S.W. in North Bend to reported suspicious circumstances. The caller reported a naked man sitting inside a vehicle in the parking lot behind the store. Officers checked on the man, who was not completely naked and was fine. The man moved on. Information for the blotter comes directly from local police and fire reports. The Star publishes names of those charged with felony crimes.
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Salish Lodge unveils new interactive cooking classes This spring, the Salish Lodge and Spa will bring a new series of interactive cooking classes to Snoqualmie. Classes are taught in the recently renovated Chef’s Studio and are overseen by Head Chef Matt Heikkila. The classes are available from April through June. Culinary Happy Hour (1 hour, $30) q Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Filling, April 28: With ingredients fresh from the Salish garden, learn how to create a delicious strawberry pie filling. q First of the Season Halibut, May 26: Just in time for summer, you will learn how to properly filet, debone and prepare halibut – plus tips on sauce and seasoning. q The Phenomenal Honeybee with Daniel
Sullivan, June 2: Salish beekeeper Daniel Sullivan will teach you all about the importance of the honeybee while you sip honey-infused cocktails and appetizers. Culinary Classes (4 hours, $60) q Strawberry Rhubarb Pie, April 16-17: Learn how to bake the perfect flaky crust and fruity filling, with fresh ingredients from the garden. q Truffle-Making, May 1: Master the truffle in an in-depth class on the art ganache, tempering, and infusing flavors into your truffle. q Dressings & Salads — Salish Style, June 26: Learn how to create delicious dressings for salads with produce and herbs fresh from Salish’s garden. Sign up for the classes at the Salish Lodge website: bit.ly/1EYeRMj.
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SCHEDULE THIS: The Cedar River Watershed Education Center presents a free Winter Adventure Hike from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Jan. 30-31. Recommended for ages five and up, the hike is two miles with no significant elevation gain. Meet at the education center, located at 19901 Cedar Falls Road S.E. Registration is required online at bit. ly/JZfCAj.
THE CALENDAR FOR JANUARY 30 - FEBRUARY 5 SAT/SUN
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q ‘Seeing Nature through the Eyes of Spiritual Expression’ Art Exhibit by Celia Jane Henson, final day, Black Dog Arts Café, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie, 831-3647
q ‘The Good Lie’ Refugee Awareness Showing and Conversation, 1:30 p.m., bring a care or welcome package, North Bend Theatre, 125 Bendigo Blvd. N., North Bend, 888-1232 q Winter Adventure Hike, all ages, 2 miles, no significant elevation gain, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Cedar River Watershed Education Center, 19901 Cedar Falls Road S.E., free, registration required, bit.ly/JZfCAj q Hailey Phipps Student Showcase, 6 p.m., Joe Doria’s B3 Organ ‘Screaming Gut,’ 7:30 and 8:45 p.m., Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend, 292-9307
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q Robert Svilpa and the Parathesia Band, 8 p.m., Black Dog Arts Café, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., $12/adults, $10/students and seniors, Snoqualmie, 8313647
Email items for the calendar to newsclerk@isspress.com by noon Friday.
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q Merry Monday Story Time, ages 0-3, 11 a.m., North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., 8880554
q Duct Tape Roses, ages 11 and older, 3 p.m., North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., 8880554
q AARP Tax Help, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., 8880554
q Yoga with Dr. Jill, 12:15 p.m., Park Street Healing Arts, 318 Park St., North Bend, call 8884170 to RSVP
q Finance and Administration Committee meeting, 4:30 p.m., City Hall, 211 Main Ave. N., North Bend, 8881211
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q Study Zone, grades K-12, 3-5 p.m., North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., 8880554 q Tony Orlando, 8 p.m., Snoqualmie Casino, 37500 S.E. North Bend Way, Snoqualmie, $15 to $35, snocasino. com
q Teen Art Club: Paper Art, grades 5-8, 3-4:30 p.m., North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., 8880554
q Winter Adventure Hike, all ages, 2 miles, no significant elevation gain, 1:303:30 p.m., Cedar River Watershed Education Center, 19901 Cedar Falls Road S.E., free, registration required, bit.ly/JZfCAj
q Parks and Public Works meeting at 5 p.m., Community Development meeting at 6 p.m., Planning Commission meeting at 7 p.m., City Hall, 38624 S.E. River St., Snoqualmie, 888-1555
q Danny Kolke Trio, 6 p.m., Jazz Jam Session, 7:30 p.m., Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend, 2929307
q Drop-In Basketball, 16 and older, 8:15-10 p.m., Snoqualmie Valley YMCA, 35018 S.E. Ridge St., Snoqualmie, 256-3115
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q Finance and Administration Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m., City Hall, 38624 S.E. River St., Snoqualmie, 888-1555 q City Council meeting, 7-9 p.m., Mount Si Senior Center, 411 Main Ave. S., 888-3434 q Competitive Play Drop-In Volleyball, 16 and older, 7-10 p.m., Snoqualmie Valley YMCA, 35018 S.E. Ridge St., 256-3115 q First Tuesday Book Club, first half of ‘Goldfinch’ by Donna Tartt and ‘Spare Parts’ by Joshua David, adults, 7 p.m., North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., 8880554
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q Make a Valentine, or an UnValentine, ages 8-16, 3:30 p.m., Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E., 888-1223
q Toddler and Preschool Story Time, ages 2-3 at 10 a.m., ages 3-6 at 11 a.m., North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., 8880554
q First Friday Hour of Code, for teens, 1 p.m., Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E., 888-1223
q Family Story Time, 7 p.m., Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E., 888-1223
q SnoValley Teen Closet, 4-6 p.m., Mount Si Lutheran Church, 411 N.E. Eighth St., North Bend, 888-1211
q Natasha Struelens, 7 p.m., Black Dog Arts Café, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie, 8313647
q Grangestock, potluck at 6 p.m. music at 7 p.m., Sallal Grange, 12912 432nd Ave. S.E., North Bend, free 888-0825
q Future Jazz Heads, 5 and 7 p.m., Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend, 292-9307
q Columbia Basin College Jazz, 7:30 and 8:45 p.m., Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend, 2929307
q Geeks who Drink Trivia Night, 7-9 p.m., Snoqualmie Falls Brewery and Taproom, 8032 Falls Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie, 8312357 q Open Mic Night, 7 p.m., Black Dog Arts Café, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie, 8313647
q ‘Greater Tuna,’ Valley Center Stage, 119 W. North Bend Way, $17.50/ adults, $14/students and seniors, 831-5667 q Mount Si Fish and Game Club meeting, 7:30 p.m. Snoqualmie Police Station, 34825 S.E. Douglas Street, Snoqualmie, mountsifishandgameclub. com
q ‘Greater Tuna,’ Valley Center Stage, 119 W. North Bend Way, $17.50/adults, $14/students and seniors, 831-5667 q Family Bounce Night, 6:30-8 p.m., Snoqualmie Valley YMCA, 35018 S.E. Ridge St., 256-3115
q Milo Petersen Trio, 8 p.m. to midnight, Mt. Si Pub, 45530 S.E. North Bend Way, North Bend, 831-6155
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Give back this Valley Center Valentine’s Day Stage presents in downtown ‘Greater Tuna’ Snoqualmie The merchants of downtown Snoqualmie are celebrating Valentine’s Day with an all-day giving event from 8:30 a.m to 9 p.m. Feb. 10. Several shops and cafes along Railroad Avenue will be participating in the event, including Corner’s Gifts, The Station Barber, The Bindlestick, Wild Hare Vintage, The Black Dog Arts Cafe, Down to Earth Flowers and Gifts, Sigillo Cellars and Carmichael’s Variety and Hardware. Partial proceeds from participating merchants during the “Share the Love” event will be donated to the winter shelter at United Methodist Church, managed by the Valley Renewal Center. Donations of coats, blankets and socks will be accepted at The Black Dog Arts Cafe. Corner’s Gifts will be
accepting donations of closable tote bags and backpacks throughout the day, and The Bindlestick is featuring a breakfast special, donating part of the purchase price to fund free sandwiches and haircuts for shelter residents at The Station Barber. “Valentine’s Day is consistently growing as the first big shopping holiday of each new year,” said Alice Friedel, co-owner of Down to Earth Flowers and Gifts in a press release. “It’s a great time for us to showcase the unique inventory of our historic district merchants, and a perfect time to show how much we love this community that helps keep us in business. So we chose to use this opportunity for attracting gift shoppers as a way to also give back — to share the love.”
Ready your funny bones. Valley Center Stage is bringing a rendition of “Greater Tuna” back into the spotlight at their location, as well as Boxley’s music club, Feb 4-20. Written by authors Jaston Williams, Joe Sears and Ed Howard in 1981, “Greater Tuna” is a satire about Texas’ third smallest town. The eclectic band of citizens are portrayed by two performers, who act out all 20 of the play’s
roles as men, women, children and animals and has been a favorite production for theaters across the country for years. It was also broadcast nationally on TV. One year after its premiere, “Greater Tuna” opened off-Broadway, ran for over a year and went on to tour major theaters and overseas for the next three decades. The show will run Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays Feb. 4-18 at Valley Center Stage.
Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $17.50 for adults and $14 for students and seniors. Purchase them online at valleycenterstage.org/greatertuna or at the door. There will also be two nights of dinner theater hosted at Boxley’s, Feb. 19-20. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m.
and the show will start at 7:30 p.m. For the Boxley’s dinner production, tickets cost $42.50 for general admission and $39 for students and seniors. Tickets must be pre-purchased online at bit.ly/1U2G7CQ. Boxley’s is located at 101 W. North Bend Way and Valley Center Stage is at 119 W. North Bend Way.
City of Snoqualmie seeks artists The Snoqualmie Arts Commission is calling for art submissions for three exhibits in 2016 that will feature multiple two-dimensional mediums for rotations at Snoqualmie City Hall and the Snoqualmie Visitor Information Center.
The deadline for submission of artwork is Feb. 15 at 5 p.m. Winners will be notified by March 1. Artwork accepted for the first exhibition, which runs from April to June, must be delivered to Snoqualmie City Hall by April 1 between 10 a.m
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and noon or by special appointment. The deadline for artwork for the second and third exhibitions, which run from July to September and October to December, have not been determined. Submissions must include the following: q Artist name, email address, mailing address and phone number q Email 3-5 artwork examples in jpeg format only, each under 2 MB,
to pawickard@hotmail. com. If selected, a signed waiver of responsibility will be required for display. Rotation artwork may be priced to sell. A Snoqualmie business license is needed to sell artwork; artists are responsible for taxes and collection of payment. For more info, email Nicole Sanders at nsanders@ ci.snoqualmie.wa.us or call 425-888-5337.
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Snoqualmie Valley Seed Exchange hosts gardening tips, tricks Feb. 6 Shake off the winter blues and pick up a gardening tip or two at the 6th annual Snoqualmie Valley Seed Exchange at Cedarcrest High School in Duvall Feb. 6. The seed exchange is a free event where attendees can share seeds, planning tips and information about gardening and seed-saving resources. The goal of the event is to grow a network of people committed to growing and eating locally produced food, and sharing varieties of seeds native to the Snoqualmie River Valley and the Puget Sound region. Over the past five years, the seed exchange has consistently grown into a lively social event, drawing in gardeners of all skill levels from as far away as Puyallup and Everett. “Among the goals of the seed exchange is building a foundation for food self-reliance,” event co-organizer Susan Alling said in a press release. “As our communities face more challenges
like genetically modified food, rising pesticide use and loss of food source labeling, we’re meeting more and more families who want to learn how to grow their own food.” Beginning at noon, the seed exchange will host four workshops that will cover a variety of topics, including creating a garden calendar, successful seed germination, seed saving and sustainable agriculture. In addition to the workshops, the seed exchange will also feature “how-to” tips and tricks, with volunteers on hand to discuss creative container gardening, sowing seeds in winter and soil fertility. In between the workshops and discussions, attendees can enjoy a lunch menu of soups, salads, sandwiches and desserts at the Seed Cafe organized by volunteer chefs. Though the food is free, donations are requested. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 6 at Cedarcrest High School, 29000 N.E. 150th St. in Duvall.
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King From Page 1 Schwartz ensures the tale would also be a fantasy adventure so adults would like it, too. And then there’s the wordplay. “There’s this boy who meets a goat whose name is Mayor Culpa, a play on mea culpa, or my fault. He’s this scapegoat that takes the blame away from the boy who feels responsible for his parents’ unhappiness,” Schwartz explained. It was quite the journey from concept to completion. “I‘d told people over the years I had this concept for a book,” Schwartz said. “But then a friend at a Christmas party one year says, ‘Gary I challenge you to show me 30 pages.’ So I said, ‘Mark, you’re on.’ ” Schwartz sat down to write him his 30 pages, but ended up with 300. “I was thrilled that I could even write it,” he said. “But then I looked at it and said, ‘Oh, this is a mess.’ ” So away it sat in a drawer for a couple years. He later picked it back up, thinking he still wanted to put this out in the world, but knowing it needed to be improved. “Anyone can write a
book,” he said. “But is it something somebody else wants to read?” So he located a writing mentor online, an award-winning children’s novelist in Nova Scotia. He said she was very insightful, asking a lot of questions he didn’t have answers to. Schwartz committed to a lot of extra writing just to figure out the background of minor characters, so even though the extra content may not be in the book, their participation in the story made sense. “With each rewrite — I must have done 20 or 30 — you start to appreciate what a writer does,” he said. “Within two years of very hard work, I got her something that was readable. She sent me an email: ‘Congratulations, you have a book.’ ” The next step was publishing. He started submitting it and jokes it only took about 60 tries to get somebody interested. “Typical remark was, ‘Interesting concept, interesting book, but I’m not interested enough to champion it,’ which was the polite way of saying, ‘No, thank you,’ ” Schwartz said. Then he came upon the Book Trope Company in Seattle, which was sporting a new publishing model. They put authors togeth-
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er with their worldwide network of editors, proofreaders, managers and promotional people, leaving it to Schwartz to assemble his own team. “It was fun finding people as enthusiastic as you working with you,” he said. After two full edits and proofreads, “The King of Average” became
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to be optioned into a movie, most appropriately by Pixar. He saw the animation company’s latest work, “Inside Out,” about all the emotions living inside a young girl’s head, who see the world through her eyes. “This one,” he said pointing to “The King of Average,” “is a similar landscape of someone’s self-esteem. There’s Lake Inferior, Hearsay, the Flatter Lands, Epiphany, Apatheia , Sea of Doubt. All in that similar vein.” And funnily enough, someone inside Pixar knows of Schwartz’s desires to see his novel animated. “When we went to see ‘Inside Out’ at the North Bend Cinema, it was practically empty. But at the end of movie, the three of us are applauding, and behind us is this family applauding. So we chat it up.” It turns out they’re waiting for their daughter’s name to turn up in the credits because she works for Pixar. Schwartz gave them a copy of his book. “So they get it to her,
she read and likes it,” Schwartz said. “I don’t know if she has the power to make a pitch, but somebody at Pixar has read my book.” Regardless of whether “The King of Average” makes it to the silver screen, Schwartz said kids are already asking him if there will be sequel. He says, yes, there will be a second and third book in the series. And Schwartz has already completed the first draft of his next manuscript, following a pair of youngsters taken for an adventurous ride through Beverly Hills, inspired by his own days as a limo driver in Southern California. “Now that I’ve stepped down as artistic director of the theater, I want to devote myself more to my other two passions — teaching and writing,” Schwartz said. As he enters the third chapter in his life — knowing he won’t be the next John Grisham or James Patterson — he has no problem becoming the first Gary Schwartz, renowned children’s author.
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Wildcats pour in the points to beat Vikings in critical KingCo game By Sam Kenyon skenyon@snovalleystar.com
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Mount Si senior guard Ryan Fischer (right) fights Inglemoor’s Chin Ugokwoli for a rebound during the first quarter. Fischer scored eight of his 21 points in the first period of the Wolves’ 82-66 victory Jan. 22.
The Mount Si Wildcats boys basketball team essentially won their game against Inglemoor in the first few minutes, but they still had to play out the final three quarters. The 82-66 victory at home on Jan. 22 boosted the Wildcats’ season record to 4-12. Mount Si jumped out to a quick 12-2 lead and never looked back in claiming its third Class 4A KingCo Conference win “That was a must win for us,” head coach Kyle Clearman said. “We came out, shared the ball and played exactly how we played in practice. So it feels good.” Sharing the ball was a big part of Mount Si’s win as the team had 20 total assists. Once again, senior point guard Danny Tomson led the team in scoring with 27 points. Right from the tipoff, Tomson was hot from the 3-point line, draining 6 of 13 attempts. “It feels great,” Tomson said of his performance and the team’s victory. “We’re finally
getting together on offense and on defense, and we’re looking good out there.” Tomson also added three assists, five rebounds and a steal to his stat line. Senior guard Ryan Fischer had a fantastic night as well, pouring in 21 points along with two assists, nine rebounds and five steals. “He really played within himself,” Clearman said of Fischer. “When he lets the game come to him he’s a great shooter and he plays great defense, and that’s what he did tonight. He thrived.” Mount Si’s offensive motion was strong. Junior guard Gavin Gorrell was the third-highest scorer with 11 points to go along with eight assists, nine rebounds and one steal. Junior forward Taylor Upton also played well, adding seven points and four rebounds. The team shot a strong 46 percent from beyond the arc, a very nice mark for the Wildcats, especially when their game plan most of the season has been to not rely See BOYS, Page 11
Bigger opponent stifles Wildcats’ offensive plans By Sam Kenyon skenyon@snovalleystar.com The Mount Si Wildcats girls basketball team fell to 2-15 overall this season after their 56-26 loss to the Inglemoor Vikings in a Jan. 22 home game. Mount Si trailed slightly at the end of the first quarter, 11-8, and it was still anybody’s game. Then the Vikings pulled ahead big in the second quarter, when they scored 12 and held the Wildcats to just three points. “I think we came out really strong,” said Mount Si senior Annie Hiebert, who scored a team-
high nine points. “I think we had moments of really good things. Unfortunately, we just couldn’t put it all together for the full game.” Part of the Wildcats’ struggles stemmed from their poor size matchup. Inglemoor is a notably larger team and plays well in the post, which Mount Si had a hard time guarding. “We knew going into that game that it’s a team that has a very good post presence,” Mount Si head coach Taylor Bass said. “They do a very good job of locking in See GIRLS, Page 11
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Mount Si senior forward Annie Hiebert (12) puts up a shot while pressured by Inglemoor seniors Ifeoma Emeka (3) and Kennedy Nicholas (30) during the third quarter of the Wolves’ Jan. 22 basketball game.
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Mount Si senior guard Danny Tomson (0) is fouled by Inglemoor going to the basket during the second quarter, collecting two of his team-high 27 points from the free throw line in the Wolves’ 82-66 victory Jan. 22.
Boys From Page 10 on the deep shot too often. But Clearman said that against Inglemoor, the team’s deep shots came the right way. “They were wide open,” he said. “They were really moving the basketball well, being
unselfish, making good cuts and if they’re all open threes, fire away.” The Wildcats won each quarter except the third, where the Vikings closed the gap slightly, outscoring Mount Si by six. But Inglemoor never got close enough to be a realistic threat as long as the Wildcats kept their composure in their home gym, which they did despite the usual frenzied crowd.
Now the Wildcats have to focus on making the playoffs with only three games remaining. “We’ve got to win two to make the playoffs probably, but I think we can do it,” Tomson said. “We’ve got two more home games so we feel good about it.” The team plays Bothell next at 8 p.m. Jan. 29.
It hasn’t been the easiest season for Mount Si so far. The Wildcats lost a few heartbreakers and their record means they have to scrap hard just to make the postseason. But against the Vikings it all came together. The game was flowing and the players were smiling, and Clearman summed up the win in three words. “That was fun,” he said.
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assist apiece, and Olson also scored three points. Part of Mount Si’s struggle against Inglemoor is that the Vikings broke out a zone defense that the Wildcats were unfamiliar with. The zone helped stifle Mount Si’s shots from inside the paint. “It’s one of those things where we haven’t worked on zone offense as much as we probably should have,” Bass said. “But there is progress in that game, regardless of the score, there is progress that we have been making.” Hiebert, who is one of the team’s leaders, also sees the progress. “Even though we haven’t got many wins, we’ve definitely improved,” she said. “Our defense is pretty solid, and we’ve come a long way defensively and even offensively. Even though we aren’t winning games, we’ve still been improving, getting points on the board and just in general.” Mount Si has three games remaining in the season, the next of which is at home against Bothell on Jan. 29. And once those three games are over, the seniors like Hiebert will be done with their Mount Si basketball careers. “It’s definitely bittersweet that it’s coming to an end,” Hiebert said. “I’m just excited to be out there with my teammates and finish as strong as we can.”
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wolf populations, try to reduce the number of wolf-livestock conflicts, maintain a healthy prey base and educate the public through outreach. In maintaining a healthy prey base, Martorello said that they can eliminate animals who are the cause of severe limitations to a healthy population, noting the dwindling numbers of woodland caribou. The department plans to partner with universities in a long-term research project that examines the relationship between predator and prey farther, he said. In the meantime, an advisory group made up of 18 members and representing all three of the stakeholder groups has been meeting to discuss wolf management over the past year. They’ve only recently begun talking about lethal control, he said. “It took an Act of Congress to bring them back, and it will take an Act of Congress to remove them again,” he said.