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Public servant Snoqualmie officers help earn $7,000 at Tip-A-Cop. Page 8
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A controlled avalanche is set off in Snoqualmie Pass by a surplus Army tank cannon.
State uses heavy artillery to keep Snoqualmie Pass safe for motorists Exchanging ideas Japanese students spend two weeks in the Valley. Page 8
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By Dan Catchpole Keeping Snoqualmie Pass open in winter is serious work involving big explosions and a surplus U.S. Army tank. Without avalanche control, snow slides can bury vehicles or close Interstate 90, which crosses the Cascade Mountains through the pass, for hours, said John Stimberis, the Snoqualmie Pass avalanche forecaster for the Washington State Department of Transportation. To prevent that, Stimberis and other WSDOT employees set off explosives when the highway is closed. The blasts trigger precau-
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tionary avalanches, which greatly reduce the risk to motorists. Snowfall this winter is on pace to match the five-year average overall, but a dry January preceded heavier snowfall in February and March. That, in turn, forced WSDOT to close I-90 for avalanche control several times during those months. In all, the state has had to close the highway for fewer than 50 hours for avalanche
has agreed to pay all developers it overcharged. But it will not try to collect amounts that it undercharged. The payments will go through the city. Perteet will pay the city, and Snoqualmie will pay the developers. In all, developers will receive
Law clouded in smoke In 1998, voters approved Initiative 692, which allows users and providers to possess medical marijuana and grow it, but it does almost nothing to regulate how it is obtained. That is a very different situation from oxycontin and other schedule II narcotics available at pharmacies, which are regulated by the federal government. Users can get medical marijuana three ways: they can grow their own, they can join a cooperative or they can identify a provider who grows it for them. A provider is defined in the law as “the designated provider to only one patient at any one time.” Dispensaries operate based on a loose definition of the provider-patient relationship, said Ian Goodhew, a spokesman for King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg. The staff at Kind Alternative and other medical marijuana
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control so far this winter. Most of the explosions Stimberis sets off are from charges placed on cable trams above potential avalanche paths. The slide areas are well documented by WSDOT staff. The cable trams work for most potential paths, but for a few, Stimberis and his colleagues need another way to blast the See AVALANCHE, Page 2
Snoqualmie settles audit billing discrepancy By Dan Catchpole Snoqualmie officials and the city’s engineering consultants say they have resolved billing issues raised by the Washington State Auditor’s Office in a November 2010 report. The report found that Snoqualmie’s engineering consultant, Perteet, overcharged
There is a war on in America. The front line runs right through a Preston storefront filled with mismatched donated furniture. The nonprofit operation runs on a shoestring budget, but it already has a strong customer base. Patrons come because it is the only place near the Snoqualmie Valley that has what they need: medicine, specifically medicinal marijuana. Some patients of the operation, Kind Alternative, also grow the marijuana that is sold to people who are authorized medical marijuana users. Whether it is legal depends on who you ask. Washington’s laws on medical marijuana have a lot of gray areas.
the city, which passed the costs onto Snoqualmie Ridge developers. City officials and Perteet executives reviewed all invoices from the period in question, from 2003 to 2008, and found that Perteet had overcharged the city by $40,266. But it had also undercharged by $71,084. To resolve the issue, Perteet
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Lawmaker seeks budget priorities from residents State Rep. Glenn Anderson is asking residents in the Snoqualmie Valley and elsewhere in the 5th Legislative District to rank budget priorities in a brief survey to gauge how the cashstrapped state should spend. The legislator launched the survey after the chief state economist said the state is projected to collect almost $700 million less in taxes through 2013, increasing the budget gap to about $5.1 billion. “We simply cannot continue this death spiral of poor decisions every time another hit to tax collections is announced,” Anderson wrote in a message to constituents March 18, a day after the dismal revenue forecast announcement. “It’s time for politicians to change their mindset from one of figuring out gimmicks that keep the status quo of overspending, over-promising and under-delivering to one of being proactive and realistic.” The longtime lawmaker also heard from Valley residents March 12 about the budget shortfall at a town hall meeting in Snoqualmie. Evergreen State residents could face increased fees on state lands, shrunken services from state agencies and larger class sizes in elementary school classrooms as legislators consider spending cuts and fee increases. “Finally, we need to look at how we create private-sector jobs in Washington by addressing regulations, taxation and the
ever-growing intrusion of government in private enterprise,” Anderson wrote in closing. To complete a brief state budget survey, go to www.surveymonkey.com/s/9YLXP2T.
County wants citizens for forest commission King County seeks applicants for the Rural Forest Commission, the citizen board responsible for advising the county executive and County Council about forestland and forestry issues. The commission advises leaders about policies and programs, identifies strategies to conserve forestlands and promotes forestry in rural areas. The commission meets six times per year, and sometimes additionally for subcommittee meetings. The county Department of Natural Resources and Parks needs to fill four open seats. Commission applicants should have a working knowledge of forestry in the county and the ability to work among many viewpoints to find solutions to complex problems. Groups represented on the Rural Forest Commission include environmentalists, American Indian tribes, industrial forestland owners, small forestland owners and professional foresters. To request application materials, call 206-296-8042, email linda.vane@kingcounty.gov or go to www.kingcounty.gov/environment/waterandland/forestry/ru ralforestcommission.
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about $4,600, according to Rahmi Kutsal, an engineer with Perteet. Payment amounts will vary from nearly $1,000 owed to CamWest to $11 owed to the King County Library System. The billing discrepancy began in 2003 when the city’s contract with Perteet changed. Snoqualmie first contracted with Perteet in 1994 to help oversee development on the Ridge. At the time, there was little infrastructure on the Ridge, and 4-wheel drive vehicles were required to get around. Cellphone coverage was also spotty, so Perteet engineers needed radios. Snoqualmie agreed to let Perteet charge developers for those expenses on an hourly rate. Both of those charges were dropped when the contract was renegotiated in 2003. They were replaced by an administrative fee. Perteet continued to charge for 4-wheel drive vehicles and radios, but it didn’t charge the administrative fee, according to the city and Perteet. In August 2008, Perteet began billing the fee in place of the vehicles and radios. The auditor’s report found that Snoqualmie “paid the overcharges because it did not have internal controls in place to detect them.” Those controls have since been put in place, Mayor Matt Larson said.
built-up snow and ice loose. For those hard-to-reach places, WSDOT has a gift from the military — an M60 battle tank. The tank, leased from the Army, replaced WSDOT’s Korean War-vintage 105 mm recoilless rifle, another loaner from the military. The tank, which also has a 105 mm cannon, is quicker and easier to use than the recoilless rifle, which despite its name is certainly a substantial artillery piece. M60 tanks, also known as M60 Patton tanks after America’s legendary World War II tank commander Gen. George Patton, served as the U.S. main battle tank from 1961 into the early 1980s. Militaries around the world still use the tank. The ammunition is provided by the Army, which supplies 7pound shells to about 20 highway avalanche control programs with tanks across the country, Stimberis said. On the cable trams, WSDOT uses 28-pound explosives made from ammonium nitrate and diesel fuel. The explosives offer a big punch with a stable mixture, Stimberis said. He and his colleagues begin getting ready for avalanche season in October. “Generally, we don’t see active avalanche control begin until Thanksgiving,” he said.
The season usually lasts until late March or early April. This winter, the pass is on track to reach its average 435 inches of snowfall. Each morning, Stimberis checks out a study plot to observe snow conditions and check meteorological instruments. “We’re looking for certain weaknesses in the snow pack that may indicate elevated risk,” he said. If there is an area of concern, he calls WSDOT’s maintenance section to clear traffic off I-90 in the pass. He and the rest of the avalanche control team go to the avalanche path they are concerned about. Once they have the all clear from maintenance, they either lower explosives or fire shells at the risk area. Usually it only takes one explosion to shake the loose snow and ice off the slope and trees, Stimberis said. The maintenance crew waits a few minutes to let any secondary slide come down, and then they clear any snow from the roadway. Depending on the amount of snow loosened by a blast, traffic can be stopped for as little as 15 minutes or as long as an hour. Before working for WSDOT, Stimberis handled avalanche control for the Alpental ski area, which uses a smaller artillery piece to trigger precautionary slides. When he was growing up, Stimberis said he never imagined a tank would be part of his job.
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Dispensary From Page 1 advocates — and some law enforcement officials — argue that the law is talking about the transaction, meaning a provider can only sell marijuana to one patient at a time, and it must be a direct sale. That patient must be the user, and can’t give away or sell any of the marijuana. That is the interpretation used by Satterberg. But other county prosecutors follow a stricter reading that says the law is talking about the relationship, meaning that all the marijuana that a provider produces can only be for one patient. A man was recently convicted of distributing marijuana by a Spokane jury under the stricter reading of the law. “We’re in the middle of a political war right now, and we’re the foot soldiers,” said Phil, a Kind Alternative staff member. Like other staff members, he wouldn’t give his last name, saying that he feared backlash from community members or law enforcement. Also like other staff members, he has used marijuana for medical reasons. Proliferating suppliers Fifteen years ago, Phil had advanced cancer. Traditional treatments weren’t working, he said. So, he tried medical marijuana. His condition quickly improved, he said. Phil credits his turnaround to marijuana, which, he said, helped him build up his energy by getting more sleep and eating more. It also gave him peace of mind. “It took my mind off the fact that I might not be here,” Phil said. Based on his experience, he has become a dedicated advocate of medical marijuana. If, as he said, there is a war on, he knows which side he stands on. “For society to come in and say, ‘You’re on your deathbed, but you can’t take this — that’s about freedom,” he said. In the interest of protecting sick patients from legal hassles, Satterberg sent a memo to
law enforcement agencies in King County in 2008 saying that he would “decline to prosecute legitimate patients” following the spirit of the state laws. “If people are truly using it for medical reasons, and they have a valid authorization, we’re not inclined to prosecute them,” Goodhew said. The same applies to dispensaries, which have been opening at a quick pace across the state. “These things are proliferating because there’s no other way for people get medical marijuana,” he said. Dispensaries have even caught the eye of the Washington State Department of Revenue. In December, the department sent notices to dozens of dispensaries notifying them that they had to start collecting sales tax. Nationally, the medical marijuana industry is estimated to have revenues of $1.7 billion, according to a report by See Change Strategy. That is nearly as much as Americans spend each year on Viagra. For advocates, the tax is a sign of both legitimacy and unfair treatment. Prescription medicines are not subject to sales tax. “We’re just members of the community trying to provide a service,” said Shane, Kind Alternative’s president and a third-generation Valley resident. How a transaction works Since opening in February, Kind Alternative’s patient base has grown to about 100, including many from the Snoqualmie Valley, according to Shane. About a dozen patients donate the marijuana that is dispensed. Kind Alternative doesn’t technically charge patients, but it does ask that they make suggest-
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juana-infused skin lotion. Several of these products have no euphoric effects, meaning patients don’t get high using them, according to staff members. The case also contains “glass art.” They are pipes for smoking marijuana, but selling them as such is considered selling drug paraphernalia by federal officials. The other display case contains about 20 mason jars full of marijuana. Each is labeled with the name of the strain in that jar. Kind Alternative carries about 24 different strains of marijuana, Shane said. The strains, with names such as Blue Dream and Amnesia Haze, have different potencies and uses. A patient, a Snoqualmie businessman, comes in, completes the paperwork, and steps into the showroom. Following Shane’s recommendations, he buys 10 grams of one strain for his back during the day, 7 grams of another for the night and 3 grams of a third strain to try at night. Positive community reaction So far, the community’s reaction has been positive, according to Shane. Employees at businesses around Kind Alternative said they have not had any problems with its clients. No patients were willing to talk for this article. But they are grateful for Kind Alternative, Shane said. “I’ve had people break down and start crying,” he said. He played a phone message left by a middle-aged man who brought his wife to the store.
“We’re in the middle of a political war right now, and we’re the foot soldiers.” — Phil Kind Alternative staff member
She has late stage multiple sclerosis, he said in the message. The marijuana they bought at Kind Alternative stopped her uncontrolled shaking, he said. “It worked perfect.” Shane said one woman did walk into the store and ask staff ‘”How dare they open in Preston.” Alternative to pharmaceuticals The store’s name comes from the perception of marijuana among the staff. It is the kinder, gentler alternative to prescription medications with harsh side-effects. Staff members are not fans of the pharmaceutical industry. In the waiting room, a black three-ring binder with information from the state Department of Health about the dangers of prescription pills sits on a coffee table next to a printout of the latest Fall City newsletter. “There’s a lot of resentment for the pharmaceutical industry here,” Shane said. His mother died from kidney failure brought on by cancer medications. Now, Shane said, he has a chance to help people like his mother. “I can sleep good at night,” he said. Dan Catchpole: 392-6434, ext. 246, or editor@snovalleystar.com. Comment at www.snovalleystar.com.
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ed donations. No marijuana is displayed in the waiting room. It is kept in a showroom behind a reinforced door. Beside the door is a small window, where patients present their authorizations to a staff member on the other side and fill out paperwork. To follow the statute of one patient per provider at a time, each patient signs a form designating Kind Alternative as his provider each time he comes to the dispensary. Staff members write down the date, time in and time out. Staff can only help one patient at a time. Staff members verify patients’ authorizations, and have turned away more than a dozen people because their paperwork didn’t comply with state laws, Shane said. Medical marijuana is still illegal as far as the federal government is concerned, so writing a prescription for it can cost a doctor his federal license. Instead, doctors in Washington write a recommendation for a patient that using marijuana would have medicinal benefit. After making sure all of a patient’s paperwork is in order, he is allowed into the showroom. It is a cramped room. By the door and window is the dispensary’s office space: a desk and computer. Taped to the wall above the desk is its paperwork, including the authorizations of staff members. Opposite the door is a couch and storage cabinet. Above the couch on the wall is a motivational poster extolling “Success.” To the left are two glass display cases. The closer case contains a range of products made from marijuana: pills, oils, chocolates. Sitting on top of the case is a tester container of mari-
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The Snoqualmie Valley Schools Foundation’s annual luncheon fundraiser was an overwhelming success this year. It raised more than $70,000. To fit in all of the donors, the foundation had to expand its ad in this week’s Star. It is good to see the community rally around the schools during lean times. The financial outlook for education in Washington is not likely to improve soon. Based on the most recent revenue forecast, the state faces a budget shortfall of more than $5.1 billion. So, the school district will need continued local support in the future. Don’t wait to be asked! Go to the foundation’s website, www.svsfoundation.org, to make a donation or set up a recurring donation. Make it part of your monthly budget. It only takes a minute, but it will pay dividends for years. About 90 percent of what the foundation raises goes to supporting classroom grants, professional development and districtwide initiatives. During the past four years, the foundation has funded more than $300,000 in programming for the district. By being proactive, the community can spread the cost among those who can bear it, while not burdening those who can least afford it. But the problem must be addressed from all sides. The school district must cut costs where it can to lessen its need for extra support. It has already made deep cuts in recent years. But there are still opportunities for savings that will have a minimal effect on academics. For example, perhaps the district can combine junior varsity and C teams for high school sports and limit how far they travel. It will mean fewer spaces for sports, but it will also reduce administrative and transportation costs.
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Citizens are wondering why the new middle school was voted down. Try opening your property taxes and take a look at what we citizens are already paying to the school district. One wonders why the district can’t learn to budget better, the same as we have to do. I feel the pain of the pro new school people, but in these times of recession it is difficult to vote ourselves higher taxes. A suggestion might be for the hospital board to pay off
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the ongoing bond we voters have had to pay for 30 years. Since the voters resoundingly voted down a new hospital, wouldn’t it make sense to pay off the old bond, lower our taxes and make it easier for voters to support the district if they put out a more reasonably priced middle school that doesn’t have as many bells and whistles? They could be added later when there is more money. Just a thought. William Combs North Bend
Four suspended licenses result in just one jailing I was just wondering if anyone else noticed the irony in the four articles regarding citizens with suspended licenses (Police Blotter, 3-24 issue). Of the four, three people were caught actually driving with the suspended licenses and all three of those drivers were let go. One had 11 outstanding tickets, another had a loaded concealed weapon without a permit. How ironic is it that the one citizen, who was not driving, was the only one taken to jail? Steve Kowalsky Snoqualmie
From the Web Re: Elementary students promote clean water This letter is in regards to the elementary students promoting clean water. I think that instead of worrying about the Third World, we need to focus on our own kids and needs. Have bake sales and whatnot for our own American kids who are hungry and homeless. I feel sorry for those kids also, but we need to
take care of our own kids first. So, let’s have bake sales and whatnot to help the school bond instead. Thank you and I would appreciate a response. Fred Seemann Snoqualmie
Re: Where’s Woo? Cancer survivor mourns death of her feline pal Hey Sally, I am so sorry for
your loss. I have collies and cats and am a pet sitter — I can’t imagine being alone without pets. It sounds like you had a once-ina-lifetime love affair with this wonderful kitty. I wish you lived closer to my part of the world, because I’d sure be happy to share some kitty time with you to cheer you up. They are definitely good for the soul. Take care — I will hold positive thoughts for you. Bonnie Pinkston Reno, Nev.
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Ahh, it’s spring again By Slim Randles The snow pulls back its winter covers and brings up a whole new tomorrow for us. Where there was darkness and cold there is now light and hope and plans. There is something about the sight of fresh, wet ground after the snow leaves, and we find ourselves walking out into the backyard each morning and looking to see if any shoots are coming up yet. Where exactly did we put those bulbs? Right along here, I’m pretty sure. And the buds on the peach tree seem to be swelling with the promise of rebirth. Which plants are the toughest? Which will come up through the still-cold ground after the long winter? It doesn’t matter, really. Except to us. Because we want to know. It’s the time of year when we don’t really laugh anymore when we get a canoe catalog in the mail. Hey, it’s possible there will be warm weather and liquid water again, and there’s that lake just over the last portage that we haven’t tried yet. It’s dream time, and it’s doing time. The women want the houses clean, and the men want the yards
to look nice. All of us want the car to run well and we’re thinking about checking the sleeping bags for any feathery leaks. There’s that Slim Randles Columnist sun, just hitting the backs of our necks when we stand still in front of the house. The neighbors don’t have to know we’re standing there just to feel that warmth, that promise, that tiny hint that says
later in the year we’ll want the lemonade to be cold again. We can always pretend we’re watching the dog or the kids instead of delving into the hedonistic pleasures of sunshine. Look at the dog, though. Look at the smile behind the eyes as she runs around the yard with the reckless abandon of an animal bereft of the burden of domesticity. She knows. We both know. It’s spring. Brought to you by “Sweetgrass Mornings,” a collection of outdoor memories, at www.slimrandles.com.
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Police & Fire North Bend police Just fess up At 3:31 p.m. March 22, police saw a red GMC Jimmy traveling north on Main Avenue South with a large spider-web crack on the windshield that impaired the driver’s vision. The driver pulled into a parking lot and rushed out of the vehicle before police could turn on emergency lights. A license plate check showed the owner, a Renton resident, had a warrant out for his arrest and had a suspended license. When police approached the man, he gave police a fake name. When asked for ID, he said he had none. Police arrested him for driving without an ID, and only then did he give police his real name. He was arrested on the warrant and booked into the Renton Jail.
Burglary At 2:20 p.m. March 19, a man reported a burglary that occurred at his home in the 700 block of Ogle Avenue Northeast March 16. The man said he left that night at about 6:15 p.m. and when he returned, he saw his front door lock had been tampered with and his key no longer worked. Inside, he saw several electronic devices missing. He’s a software developer, and his home is cluttered with gadgets. As days passed, he noticed more items missing. The man said he did not report it sooner because he did not know what to do. When his father came to fix the door, he told his son to call the police. Police found prints on a cellphone box and submitted them as evidence.
Drunken driving At 2:23 a.m. March 21, police saw Brisbane driving northbound on Bendigo Boulevard South, very slowly despite the empty streets, and swerving from one side of the lane to the other. When the vehicle reached Park Street, it turned east without signaling. When turning, the vehicle crossed the centerline on Park Street and kept drifting to the side. When it stopped at North Bend Way, the front tires were on the crosswalk. After police stopped the vehicle and approached Ryan Craig Brisbane, 33, the officer noticed his eyes were watery and his breath smelled of alcohol. Brisbane denied drinking anything, then said he had drank with dinner but several hours earlier. Brisbane declined sobriety tests and offered to walk home. Based on the officer’s observations, he arrested Brisbane for driving under the influence. A later search of the vehicle yielded an unopened bottle of beer next to the driver’s seat. At the Snoqualmie Police station, Brisbane declined a breath test. He was later released to his North Bend home.
Vandalism At 5 p.m. March 21, police arrived at a building in the 100 block of West North Bend Way, alerted to a case of vandalism. Someone had spray-painted the wall with what appeared to be the letters ACS. The owner of the restaurant said he had seen a Hispanic male, but had not gotten a good look. Police forwarded a picture of the damage to the county’s gang unit.
One way to drive At 11:20 p.m. March 21, police
were completing a traffic stop in the 43400 block of Southeast North Bend Way when an officer saw what looked like a collision in the 43000 block of the same street. As he approached, he saw a vehicle putting on hazard lights. Then, he saw another vehicle backing eastward in the westbound lane. Police turned on the lights and tried to stop the driver. When that failed, police used a P.A. system to alert the driver to exit the roadway. When contacted, the driver said his car had broken down and he could not afford to fix it, with the auto shop charging $20 per day for parking. The driver said his transmission was out and he was trying to drive to his home in the 900 block of Stonebrook Drive Southeast. Police asked the driver why he had not towed the car instead of backing the car home. The driver said he had not thought of that. He was cited for unsafe or improper backing. The first driver told police his friend had asked him to follow him home. He said he did not know his friend was going to back down the roadway in the wrong direction and when he saw him do that, he put on the flashing hazard lights.
Snoqualmie police Cougar report At 8:30 a.m. March 18, police received a report of a large cougar in the area surrounding the 8600 block of 378th Avenue Southeast. The cougar had killed some livestock and a Saint Bernard dog. Police notified the state’s department of fish and wildlife.
Car break-in At 11:50 a.m. March 21, police were sent to the 9400 block of Hebner Avenue Southeast regarding a vehicle break-in. A woman there told police she had parked her vehicle in her driveway the night before and when she exited her house that morning, she real-
MARCH 31, 2011 ized her laptop computer, Microsoft work badge, a 4G flash drive and a pair of earrings were gone. Police saw no sign of forced entry and found no sign of evidence left behind.
Suspected DUI At 8:15 p.m. March 21, police arrived at the scene of a one-vehicle collision in the 38400 block of Mill Pond Road. A Dodge pick-up had fallen nose-first into a muddy ditch. The right rear tire was smoking as the driver appeared to be flooring the gas pedal to get the truck out. When the driver saw police, he exited the vehicle, leaving it in reverse. The driver smelled of alcohol, had slurred speech and watery, bloodshot eyes. While being questioned by police, he began to sway so much, police feared he might fall and hurt himself. When an officer put gloves on to hold him upright, the man, Jason Puhlman, 40, of North Bend, turned around and placed his own hands behind his back. Police put him in handcuffs and he was arrested for suspected drunken driving and booked into the King County Jail.
Snoqualmie fire ❑ At 1:13 p.m. March 18, Snoqualmie EMTs and Bellevue paramedics were dispatched to Snoqualmie Casino for a medical call. A patient was evaluated and then transported to a hospital by a private ambulance. ❑ At 10:50 p.m. March 19, firefighters responded to Snoqualmie Casino for an intoxicated man who passed out. ❑ At 2:43 p.m. March 20, firefighters responded to Southeast Spruce Street for an illegal burn. The homeowner was advised of the regulations and agreed to extinguish the fire. ❑ At 6 a.m. March 21, EMTs responded to Snoqualmie Casino for an ill employee. The employee was evaluated and left at the scene to wait for a ride
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home. ❑ At 1:25 p.m. March 23, EMTs were dispatched to the Snoqualmie Ridge area for a medical call. The patient was evaluated and then transported to a hospital by Snoqualmie EMTs. The Star publishes names of those arrested for DUI and those charged with felony crimes. Information comes directly from local police reports. Information regarding North Bend fire calls was unavailable.
County aims to boost electronics recycling King County could break ground by requiring responsible electronics recycling for county departments. County Executive Dow Constantine proposed legislation late last month to ensure all county agencies recycle computer monitors, mobile phones, TVs and other discarded electronics through environmentally sound practices. The county could become the first in the state — and the second in the United States — to enact such a measure. “King County agencies recycled more than 90,000 pounds of electronic equipment in 2010 and they did it the right way — under contract with an excellent local e-Steward recycler Total Reclaim,” Constantine said in a release. “This ordinance will ensure that our agencies always use an approved recycler and pursue the most responsible recycling practices for their electronic waste.” The proposed legislation also aims to update surplus auction practices by requiring all electronic equipment to be functioning and in working order. The ordinance seeks to codify electronics recycling practices and qualify the county to earn the eSteward Enterprise designation from the Basel Action Network’s standard for responsible electronics recycling and reuse. Santa Clara County, Calif., is the only other local government to achieve the certification. The certification calls for King County to agree to make the best effort to work with e-Steward recyclers. The recyclers undergo a professional audit every year to guarantee the companies do not export hazardous recycling byproducts to developing countries, use prison labor in the United States or dump in municipal landfills.
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Department of Ecology seeks public input The Washington State Department of Ecology is seeking public input on a list of 51 proposed clean water projects slated to receive $104 million in loans and grants in 2012. The list includes three projects in or around Snoqualmie. The funding depends on the state budget, which faces a $6 billion shortfall. The state provided $108 million for clean water loans and grants in 2011. The money comes from state and federal sources. About $15 million comes from the Centennial Clean Water Program. The Washington State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund, a combination federal grant, state match and interest and loan repayments, provides $87 million. Project descriptions and funding amounts are in the State Fiscal Year 2012 Draft Water Quality Funding Offer List and Intended Use Plan. The plan is on the Ecology Department’s website, www.ecy.wa.gov. The projects include upgrades and expansion of sewer plants and collection systems, sewage system improvements, water reuse facilities, water cleanup projects, storm water and ground water projects. Three projects are aimed at work in or around Snoqualmie. The city of Snoqualmie applied for $411,500 in funds to improve a storm water facility. The King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks applied for $500,000 to fund the Snoqualmie Watershed Stewardship in Action, a water quality improvement project. Comments about the program are due by 5 p.m. March 20. Email them to Cindy Price at cindy.price@ecy.wa.gov or mail them to Cindy Price, Department of Ecology, Water Quality Program, P.O. Box 47600, Olympia, WA 98504-7600.
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Japan tragedy floods Valley resident with memories
Snoqualmie officers collect $7,000 in tips for Special Olympics
Editor’s note: The woman who is the focus of this story found it very difficult to talk about the incident, and she asked that her full name not be used in order to protect her privacy.
By Warren Kagarise and Dan Catchpole
By Sebastian Moraga First the slumber, then the darkness and then the terror. The walls shook, crashing light fixtures against the closet in Masami’s daughter’s bedroom in southeastern Japan, sending glass everywhere. “I could feel, hear the glass blowing and breaking,” Masami, a 15-year Valley resident, said. “That’s when I thought, ‘OK, I am going to die.’” It lasted less than a minute, she said, but it felt like forever. She was comforting a sick daughter, so instead of rushing for the door, she shielded her from the flying glass with her body. Then, the shaking subsided. Masami and her daughter battled the predawn darkness to race downstairs beside her husband and son, dodging glass shards the whole way. Once outside, they found themselves with no light, little food and inches of snow on the ground. Two days later, they slept four to a sedan in a public park, too frightened to endure the aftershocks in their own home. “You would go to the grocery store and there was a line of people,” Masami said. “I felt like I was living in Russia.” See MEMORIES, Page 9
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Sgt. Paul Graham, of Snoqualmie, serves iced tea to a patron at Red Robin in Issaquah during a fundraiser for Special Olympics.
Snoqualmie police officers took a new approach to their duty to protect and serve. They swapped their badges for burgers March 26 at Red Robin in Issaquah to serve meals to raise money for disabled children and adults. Any tips collected by the officers at the annual Tip-a-Cop fundraiser benefited Special Olympics Washington. Snoqualmie and Issaquah officers served meals for nine hours during the Saturday lunch and dinner rushes — and collected $7,741 in tips for the nonprofit organization. “It was a lot of fun. It always is,” Snoqualmie Police Officer Nigel Draveling said. Draveling has helped at the event for four years. His reward for working with members of Special Olympics Washington at Tip-a-Cop is simple: “Just to see the smile on their faces, handing out stickers and helping out.” Two other Snoqualmie offi-
On the Web Learn more about Special Olympics Washington programs, and donate to the nonprofit organization, at www.sowa.org.
cers, Sgt. Paul Graham and Officer Rick Cary, also helped at the event. “It’s just a positive feeling to know that you’re having fun and getting money to help out people that might not be able to participate in these sports events otherwise,” Issaquah Police communications specialist Jacqueline Kerness said. Motorcycle officers and other motorcyclists kicked off the fundraiser at a motorcycle ride from the Issaquah Microsoft campus to the restaurant. Special Olympics Washington set a statewide See TIP-A-COP, Page 9
Japanese students enjoying their stay in Valley bubble By Sebastian Moraga Back home, despair turns into urgency and fear. At their temporary home in America, quiet turns into a frantic search. For Easter eggs. Twenty students and two chaperones from southern Japan have spent the past two weeks in the Valley, removed from the crisis affecting their homeland. On their last day as students at Mount Si High School, the students signed jerseys with the school logo, wrote on an American classmate’s arm and raced along the auditorium seats for treats. “They haven’t seen or talked about what’s going on at home,” said Jinto Yasutebu, a teacher at Japan’s Naga High School and a chaperone during the trip. “They don’t understand the TV news in English because it’s too fast, so they are in something of a bubble.” Yasutebu, speaking through a translator, said the real challenge will come once the students return home and learn more about what the tsunami
did. “Then, it’s going to be extremely hard, for sure,” he said, although their part of the country had not been affected. This is at least the 15th annual trip of Japanese students to the Valley, trip coordinator Carmen Villanueva said. Students come from Naga
High School, a 1,050-student school located in Iwade, just south of Osaka, Japan’s third most populous city. Teenagers, all age 16, come every year, and Mount Si High School students go to Japan every other summer. Villanueva said these students will have spent 11 days in America.
“The idea is to have them interact with American students in Japanese and English,” she said. The delegation of Japanese students was split in four groups with the 20 students going to Oak Harbor, Arlington, SedroSee STUDENTS, Page 9
Students from Naga High School in Japan, flashing the universal peace sign, visited Mount Si High School for 11 days, from March 17-28. By Sebastian Moraga
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Mount Si High School student Tyler Amsler shows his arm signed by Japanese students expressing their gratitude and affection.
Students From Page 8 Woolley and Snoqualmie Valley. Those who turned right on Interstate 90 from the airport got the better end of the deal, Yasutebu said. “It’s a different environment,” he said via translator and Mount Si High School Japanese teacher Sudeshna Sen. “There are a lot of restrictions in the other schools, they had everything mapped out, so they didn’t have much freedom.” The students marveled at the size of things in America, with its big cars, big meals and enough room for every prep sport to have its own field. When they return to Japan, a new school year awaits. The
spring break that allowed them to travel west doubles as end-ofthe-year break, Sen said. Students squeezed every last drop from the trip before going home March 28. Student Hiroki Kawasaki said he planned to climb Mount Si March 27. “We don’t want to go back,” Kawasaki said with help from a translator. “At the beginning, we had no English skills so we could only use gestures. Now, we can talk quite a bit.” Japanese students and students from the Japanese class at Mount Si High School made fast friends. Mount Si student Tyler Amsler’s arm had at least two I-love-yous written on it. “The day they leave,” Sen said, “if you see them outside the door, everyone is crying.” Sebastian Moraga: 392-6434, ext, 221, or smoraga@snovalleystar.com. Comment at www.snovalleystar.com.
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goal of $150,000 for the fundraiser. For people unable to attend Tip-a-Cop, Red Robin also accepted donations to the Special Olympics at the restaurant for days leading up to the fundraiser. The nonprofit organization uses the dollars to provide year-round sports training and competition to build selfconfidence and social skills, improve physical and motor skills in disabled children and adults. Overall, officers and department personnel from numerous agencies set aside badges and handcuffs for aprons and menus at 34 Red Robin restaurants in the Puget Sound region and Eastern Washington. Officers and command staff members serve as “celebrity” servers alongside the Red Robin staff. “The officers did a great job of explaining why they were there and what it benefits and where the money is going,” Kerness said. “They were really good at disseminating information.”
Sixteen years later, she still remembers how long it took to feel normal again after the 1995 earthquake in her hometown of Kobe. A resident of the Valley since 1997, Masami said she trembled for weeks after the quake whenever a truck roared by or a windowpane rattled. “I would just jump,” she said. “Just a little bit of motion would scare me.” She was 30 when she moved to America and to her husband’s hometown of Snoqualmie. A month after the Kobe earthquake turned a bitter 16, her homeland shook again, but this time it was worse for her and her compatriots than in 1995. “Ten times worse,” she said. Worse for her compatriots because the earthquake was followed by a tsunami and radiation leaks. Worse for her because her mother still lives in Kobe, and she could not reach her for days. “It’s harder,” she said. “It was frustrating. I couldn’t do anything. I could not get a hold of her, she could not get a hold of me. In a way, I wished I was there to be with her.” The epicenter, Sendai, is four hours northeast of Kobe, by plane and train. Masami said her mother, 70-year-old
Warren Kagarise: 392-6434, ext. 234, or wkagarise@isspress.com. Dan Catchpole: 392-6434, ext. 246, or editor@snovalleystar.com. Comment at www.snovalleystar.com.
“I think of the people who can’t find their relatives. Their friends. They can’t find the closure. There’s always a hope that they are alive somewhere. It’s a great unknown and it’s terrible.” — Masami 15-year Valley resident
Eiko, felt only a little tremble. “She called me at work and said, ‘I wanted to call you as soon as I was able, because I knew you were trying to get ahold of me and I wanted to make you feel better,” Masami said. Eiko is safe and Japan will bounce back from this tragedy, her daughter said, with the help of other nations. It’s not a question of if, but of when. “I don’t know how long it’s going to take,” she said. However, Eiko’s case is not the case of thousands of her compatriots and that’s never far away from Masami’s mind. “I think of the people who can’t find their relatives,” she said. “Their friends. They can’t find the closure. There’s always a hope that they are alive somewhere. It’s a great unknown and it’s terrible.” Sebastian Moraga: 392-6434, ext. 221 or smoraga@snovalleystar.com. Comment at www.snovalleystar.com.
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History and heroics crowd the halls of Cascade View By Sebastian Moraga An autograph hunter could have made a bundle March 23 at Cascade View Elementary School. Muhammad Ali, Michael Jordan, Ellen DeGeneres and even President Obama showed up to tell parents, teachers and other visitors how they had changed the world for the better. Then again, the signatures would have looked like a 10year-old wrote them. Wax Museum, which teaches fourth-graders how to work a long-term project and about the lives of real-life heroes and heroines, filled the school with children in costumes that went from the simple to the elaborate.
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Sydney Derouen brings to life Amelia Earhart.
By Sebastian Moraga
Bella Freitas (left) is Ben Franklin and Erik Thurston is John Lennon at Cascade View’s wax museum. Students researched their characters for days, set up a display with information and answered questions from grownups and classmates for an hour the day of the exhibit. Sara Christopherson, aka Roald Dahl, said she picked the author because he wrote some of her favorite books. “If he was here,” she said of Willie Wonka, “he would say ‘Come to my factory. Have a chocolate.’” Tayte Heutmaker, aka Christopher Columbus, said he picked the Italian explorer because he looked like an interesting guy. “They say he found the Americas, but he really didn’t,” he said, noting that it’s hard to be the discoverer of something
where people already live. Jenna Brandt, aka Girl Scouts of America founder Juliette Gordon Low, said she knew nothing about Gordon Low until she found her bio in a book. “I thought it was so great that I could be the person that started what I love to do,” said Brandt, a Girl Scout herself. Katie Stuit, aka Elvis Presley, found out about The King through her grandmother. “She’s a huge Elvis fan and she asked if I wanted to be him. I didn’t know a lot about him, but she showed me a video,” she said. Stuit sat next to her display wearing a copy of Elvis’ famed American Eagle jumpsuit, what looked like a silk scarf around
By Sebastian Moraga
Ryan Horn, dressed as Mark Twain, tells the story of the writer’s life at the Cascade View Elementary School’s Wax Museum March 23. her neck and big, gold-rimmed glasses. Memorizing facts about the hard-living, hard-rocking singer had nothing on wearing the black wig. “The wig is the hardest part,” she said. “It itches.” Since the characters com-
posed a wax museum, some students took it a step further and put a colored button on their arm or table. Once visitors pushed the button, the “wax” figure came alive. Acting was a small part of the See WAX, Page 11
Kim Sales is high school educator of the year By Sebastian Moraga Kim Sales just about jumps out of her chair, so animated she is talking about the profession she adores. “Teaching needs more passion and less bureaucracy,” she said. “Seems like educators are great for talking a lot — ‘This is what needs to happen in our schools’ — but we don’t have a process where we can get down to the down and dirty and get it done. It’s like it has to be talked about forever until you can’t remember where you started. And I’m like, ‘Are you serious?’” Only after the interview is over she confesses she is not exactly herself that day. Which leads one to imagine what she is like with a full tank. Sales’ passion for teaching landed her one of her career’s
biggest honors March 24, when she was officially awarded the Snoqualmie Valley Schools Foundation’s High School Educator of the Year prize. “It’s an award that touched my heart greatly,” said Sales (pronounced SOLL-ess). The daughter of a teacher, Sales has been in front of a classroom for 27 years, 26 of them at Mount Si High School. “What I love to see is how many parents we have that truly care about the children and their education and get involved with that,” she said. That, and her commute to work is one block long, she added. She taught all three of her children at Mount Si High School, imitating her own mom, who was Sales’ eighth-grade English teacher in Alaska. In the classroom, Sales
addressed her mother as Mrs. Janssen, and years later, her children called their mother Mrs. Sales. “I thought, ‘If it worked for her, it must be right,’” Sales said. None of her children followed in Sales’ footsteps, and that’s fine by her. They have to follow their passion, not what they think Mom wants, Sales said. An early-riser, Sales said she will know it’s time to leave the profession behind when she stops looking forward to the new day, every morning at 5 a.m. Until then, she will keep relishing the interaction with teenagers in her three classes, American law, finance and accounting, and criminal justice. Sales explained her decadeslong commitment to teaching teenagers by describing herself
as “not a little-kid person. If you show them respect and listen to them, teenagers will reciprocate,” she said. “Young people today are so much more sophisticated and know so much more than I did when I was their age,” she said. “They are just more well-rounded, their educational level has gone up incredibly in our country. They are intelligent, if you just take the time to listen to their ideas.” Sales, a graduate of the University of Washington, advised prospective teachers to join her in the classroom only if they love children. “Don’t base it on the money,” she said. “You have to have the passion to work with kids. Be prepared to put in long hours. Your day doesn’t start when you start your classes.”
By Sebastian Moraga
Kim Sales holding court on the second floor of Mount Si High School. Sales, who teaches American law, finance and criminal justice won the Snoqualmie Valley Schools Foundation High School Educator of the Year award.
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Professor calls on teachers to engage students
Wax
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Daniel W. Rasmus, a former Microsoft executive and now a consultant and visiting liberal arts fellow at Bellevue College, told Valley educators to lose their fear of saying “I don’t know.” “Let’s just say we don’t know something and co-learn with students,” he said during the annual Snoqualmie Valley Schools Foundation fundraiser. The event raised more than $70,000 for Valley schools. Rasmus shared his experience as a first-time grant proposal writer. He did not know how, so he asked graduate students for help. Rasmus told the audience of more than 200 people at the Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Club that one of the fundamental skills of the 21st century is learning how to learn. “Our tests are multiple choice, short answer and essays,” he said. “That’s how we teach. But that’s not how students communicate.” As an example, he offered his “Social Media in Higher Education” class at Bellevue College, where students do homework via Twitter and blogs. With the Valley’s push toward an improved science, technology, engineering and mathematics curriculum, Rasmus reminded educators of
“Fifty percent of what students are learning as sophomores and freshmen will be obsolete by the time they are juniors. We are moving that fast. We have to learn how to deal with that uncertainty.” — Daniel W. Rasmus Liberal arts fellow at Bellevue College
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Daniel W. Rasmus, a Bellevue College consultant, speaks to a crowd of more than 200 at a Snoqualmie Valley Schools Foundation luncheon. the speed of education in those areas. “Fifty percent of what students are learning as sophomores and freshmen will be obsolete by the time they are juniors,” he said. “We are moving that fast. We have to learn how to deal with that uncertainty.” Speakers before and after Rasmus offered examples of how education is changing in the
Valley. Theresa Frank, technology teacher at Chief Kanim Middle School, spoke about students using global positioning system devices for classes, including physical education, language arts and math. The students are so into it, they are asking for GPS devices for Christmas and using GPS technology to learn about the tsunami in Japan, Frank said.
“I’m not teaching that. They are the ones wanting to learn it,” she said. After Rasmus, foundation board member Jonathan Pearlstein said nothing compared to a teacher making a difference. “No matter how many classrooms we build,” he said, “Nothing can replace the spark of a teacher really connecting with students.”
project, teachers Danielle Bernardo and Elizabeth Cronin agreed. “They researched people who they thought made a difference,” Bernardo said. Some characters, like Amelia Earhart, were duplicated, but they could not be in the same classroom, Cronin said. The project showed children they can aspire to be something great right now, Cronin said, and not wait until they grow up. Some of the visitors at the wax museum included thirdgraders, and most of them already look forward to next year’s museum. “Third-graders see it, so they know it’s coming and have ideas in their mind,” Bernardo said. “And once they come into fourth grade, they say, ‘When do we get to do the museum?”
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Wildcat track makes a statement at first home meet Wildcats hit big in pre-season after opening loss to Redmond
By Sebastian Moraga Bradly Stevens just wanted to do well at his first home meet of the season. He said he was hoping to throw the javelin about 170 feet. Instead, he became the top 3A thrower in the state, with an 181-foot, 11-inch throw against Bellevue March 24. “It was a heck of a toss,” girls track and field head coach David Clifford said. The Wolverines’ Tanner Lien finished second, with 169 feet. Kolton Auxier’s plans also backfired. The Wildcats’ shotputter threw for 51 feet, 3 1/2 inches. “I didn’t meet my goal, actually,” he said. “My goal was 53.” Auxier finished first at the meet and became the secondbest 3A shot-putter in Washington so far. Bellevue’s Michale Kneip finished behind Auxier, with 48 feet, 1 inch. Both Auxier and Stevens credited their throwing coaching staff with their early-season success. “It wouldn’t be possible without them,” Auxier said. The boys team lost to Bellevue, 80-60. “You got the best javelinthrower in the state, the secondbest shot-putter in the state and it’s the first week of the season,” Clifford said of the boys. “You’re doing well.” Nate Chase won the 110meter hurdles and the 300-meter hurdles. Zach Storm won the discus, with a toss of 133 feet, 10 inches. It was the first time Storm, a senior, had run the 300-meter
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The Mount Si High School high jumpers during their first home meet of the season. The boys track and field team lost to Bellevue, while the girls defeated the Wolverines. hurdles and his time of 44.7 seconds is not bad for a first-timer, Clifford said. The fastest 3A 300-meter hurdles time for boys so far this season is 41.2 seconds. The girls team defeated Bellevue, 89-61. “Half of our girls team are freshmen,” Clifford said. “We were like, ‘How are we going to compete?’ And we competed well.” Ashley Jackson won the 100meter hurdles, the 300-meter hurdles and the long jump. Jackson, Lindsay Kirby, Christina Volken and Bailey
Scott won the 4x400 relay. Leslie Stevens won the Javelin and the discus, finishing second in the triple jump. Volken won the 800 meters, with a time of 2:33 minutes. “That’s a good time for the first meet of the year,” Clifford said. Sophie Rockow won the triple jump with 32 feet, 4 inches, a new personal record. The senior’s best last year was 30 feet, 11 inches. Expect the Wildcats to hunt for more records as the season continues. Auxier and Stevens said neither is done seeking a
longer toss. “The school record is 58,” Auxier said, meaning 58 feet. “I want to throw a 59.” The school record for javelin is 190 feet. Stevens wants to throw it 195 feet by the end of the year. If he succeeds, the record will belong to a Stevens for the first time since the day before. “The record was set by my older brother,” Stevens said. Sebastian Moraga: 392-6434, ext. 221, or smoraga@snovalleystar.com. Comment at www.snovalleystar.com.
Mount Si soccer ends the week on a positive note By Sebastian Moraga First, there was the exquisite goal by Aaron Baumgardner, assisted by his brother Eric. Then, there was the rival, a tough Sammamish squad that struggled to stop the Wildcat wingers. Then, there was the fact that three days earlier, March 22, these very Wildcats had lost to Liberty, 3-1, in Renton. Add all of that up and the score of the game against the Totems March 25 is almost incidental. Yes, the Wildcats lost to the Totems, 2-1, in Bellevue, but the team closed the week in an upswing, something almost unthinkable after the ugly Liberty loss.
That night, in Renton, Sammamish loomed large, as if its towering defenders planned to play with one atop the shoulders of another. But March 25, the Totems could only score via set plays, a header off a free kick in the third minute and another header off a corner kick in the 59th. The rest had a decidedly Valley feel, as much as the pesky rain that fell upon the Totems’ field. “We can be pleased with our performance,” said interim head coach Ben Tomlisson, filling in for Darren Brown who was ejected in Renton. “It was 300 percent better than our game on Tuesday night.” The Wildcats did give up some height to the Totems and that cost them right off the bat.
“When you got 6-foot-3, 230pound players, and Sammamish has got four or five back, they just send the kitchen sink at the defense,” Tomlisson said. “We fell asleep in the first five minutes and we paid for that.” But when the Wildcats stuck to their strengths, quick touches on the ground and widening the field, height mattered little. That’s how the Wildcat goal happened. With about 15 minutes left to go in the match, Eric Baumgardner found a space along the right flank and switched left for his sibling, who sank a rocket from inside the box past the Totem gatekeeper. “It’s never happened before,” Aaron said of a Wildcat goal of his thanks to a brotherly assist.
“We can be pleased with our performance.” — Ben Tomlisson Interim coach
“It feels amazing.” So does the loss, in a way. “We bounced back from Tuesday night,” Tomlisson said. “The result in a way is irrelevant. When you put on a performance like Tuesday night, it’s important that you improve individually and as a team, and we did that against a very good Sammamish team.” Sebastian Moraga: 392-6434, ext. 221, or smoraga@snovalleystar.com. Comment at www.snovalleystar.com.
Mount Si’s baseball preseason started with an 11-1 drubbing from 4A Redmond. But the Wildcats bounced back, rolling over Bothell and AuburnMountainview. Pitcher Reece Karalus took the mound March 18 against Auburn-Mountainview, throwing strikes and challenging batters. He held them to two runs, giving up only one walk and notching six strikeouts. His fastball had good velocity, topping out at about 88-89 mph, said coach Elliott Cribby. Karalus’ performance was a big improvement from his earlier outing against Redmond, when he gave up six runs and five walks. Against Bothell on March 16, it was the Trevor Lane show as Mount Si routed the home team 8-2. Taking the mound for the Wildcats, Lane kept Bothell’s bats quiet. At the plate, the junior connected for a threerun home run in the fifth inning to ensure the win. The Wildcats showed their resolve in shaking off the 111 drubbing they received from Redmond in their first preseason game. As with the Mustangs, Mount Si was taking on a 4A squad. Last season, Bothell finished the year with a 17-8 overall record. Lane pitched five solid innings, allowing only one unearned run on three hits and one walk. He struck out four Bothell batters. Lane worked efficiently, throwing 71 pitches — 44 for strikes. “We threw a lot of strikes and put the pressure on them, which is the style of play we want,” Cribby said. Lane wasn’t the only Wildcat to flash some power at the plate. Second baseman Dustin Breshears connected See BASEBALL, Page 14
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Scoreboard Prep baseball Nonleague March 22 Game MOUNT SI 11, SKYLINE 5 Mount Si 201 242 0 - 11 12 0 Skyline 500 000 0 - 5 8 2 W: Trevor Lane, L: Brandon Lundeberg. Mount Si highlights: Max Brown 1-3, 2B; Robb Lane 3-4, 2 RBIs, 2B; Tim Proudfoot 1-5, 1 run, 2 RBIs, HR; T. Lane 4 IP, 5 Ks. Skyline highlights: Zach Liddle 2-4, 2B; Nate Litka 2-3, 1 RBI, 2B. March 21 Game MOUNT SI 15, AUBURN MOUNTAINVIEW 2 Mount Si 663 00 - 15 15 0 Auburn Mtview 020 00 - 2 4 3 W: Reese Karalus, L: Chris Hunter. Mount Si highlights: Max Brown 2-4, 3 RBIs, HR; Tim Proudfoot 2-4, 3 RBIs, HR; Nate Sinner 2-2, 3 RBIs, 2B.
Prep boys soccer 3A/2A KingCo Conference March 22 Game LIBERTY 3, MOUNT SI 1 Mount Si 01-1 Liberty 03-3 Second half goals: 1, Danny Dapper (L), penalty kick, 49:00; 2, Dane Aldrich (MS, unassist-
ed), 56:00; 3, Josh Muttart (L, Dapper assist), 62:00; 4, Alex Velasquez (L, Oliver Janders assist), 75:00. Goalkeepers: Dillon Oord (MS), Nate Mak (L). March 25 Game SAMMAMISH 2, MOUNT SI 1 Mount Si 01-1 Sammamish 11-2 First half goal: 1, Beau Blanchard (S, Chris Lider assist), 1:00. Second half goals: 2, Kitt Hawkins (S, Blanchard assist), 60:00; 3, Aaron Baumgardner (MS, Eric Baumgardner assist), 75:00.
Prep softball 3A/2A KingCo Conference March 22 Game Liberty 12, Mount Si 3 March 24 Game Mount Si 10, Lake Washington 5 Mount Si highlights: Kassidy Maddux 3-3, 2 runs; Danielle Massengill 2-4, 2 runs, 1 RBI, 3B; Lauren Smith 3-4, 2 runs, 2 RBIs, 2 2Bs.
Prep boys track & field 3A/2A KingCo Conference March 24 Meet BELLEVUE AT MOUNT SI (Mount Si results) 100: 3, Kaleb Huerta 11.7. 200: 2, Huerta 23.9; 3, Tyler Button
24.0; 5, Mason Bragg 24.1. 400: 5, Gunnar Carlson 64.0. 800: 4, Ryan Olson 2:22.0; 5, Dominick Canady 2:25.5. 1,600: 9, Tim Corrie 5:05.0. 3,200: 5, Richard Carmichael 10:44.1. 110 hurdles: 1, Nate Chase 17.8; 2, Bradly Stevens 18.0; 4, Jon Proctor 20.3. 300 hurdles: 1, Chase 44.7; 3, Ben Houldridge 49.8; 4, Emmitt Rudd 52.4; 5, Paul Nelson 52.5. 4x100 relay: 2, Mount Si (Huerta, Bragg, Jimbo Davis, Button) 44.8. 4x400 relay: 1, Mount Si (Chase, Davis, Justin McLaughlin, Button) 3:52.1. Shot put: 1, Kolton Auxier 513.5; 3, Brian Copeland 42-3; 4, Zach Sletten 37-10. Discus: 1, Zach Storm 133-10; 5, Stevens 109-9. Javelin: 1, Stevens 181-11; 4, Storm 157-9; 5, Rudd 139-7. High jump: 2, Proctor 5-4; 3, Olson 5-4; 4, Mitchell Smith 5-2. Pole vault: 2, Davis 10-0, Jake Rouches 10-0; 4, Keenan McVein 9-0. Long jump: 1, Elijah Mayfield 17-6.75. Triple jump: 1, Mayfield 34-5.5.
Prep girls track & field 3A/2A KingCo Conference March 24 Meet BELLEVUE AT MOUNT SI (Mount Si results) 100: 3, Sophie Rockow 13.5; 4, Jesse Guyer 13.6. 200: 2, Rockow 28.4; 3, Guyer 28.7; 4, Abbey Bottemiller 28.8. 400: 1, Lindsay Kirby 66.8; 2, Madeleine Hutchison 68.0; 4, Kennedi
PAGE 13 Norris 71.0. 800: 1, Christina Volken 2:33.0. 1,600: 7, Bailey Scott 5:57.0. 3,200: 3, Kendall Maddux 13:53.7; 4, Madeleine Bezanson 15:39.4. 100 hurdles: 1, Ashley Jackson 18.2; 3, Sydney Leonard 19.2. 300 hurdles: 1, Jackson 52.1. 4x100 relay: 2 Mount Si (Rachel Finnegan, Hutchison, Norris, Sydney Dore) 57.3. 4x200 relay: 1, Mount Si (Bottemiller, Finnegan, Guyer, Rockow) 1:53.1. 4x400 relay: 1, Mount Si (Kirby, Volken, Jackson, Scott) 4:31.2. Shot put: 2, Leonard 25-8.5; 3, Velvet Webber 22-10. Discus: 1, Leslie Stevens 74-4; 3, Kristen Kasel 65-4; 4, Paige Dahlberg 579. Javelin: 1, Stevens 98-11; 2, Leonard 81-1; 3, Webber 77-1; 4, Chelsea Meadows 68-6; 5, Kasel 63-1. High jump: 1, Lexi Swanson 4-4. Pole vault: 1, Swanson 8-6; 2, Hannah Richmond 7-6; 3, Daniele Curley 7-6. Long jump: 1, Jackson 150.75; 2, Scott 14-0; 4, Curley 100.5. Triple jump: 1, Rockow 325.5; 2, Stevens 31-4.25; 3, Guyer 30-10.
Prep girls tennis 3A/2A KingCo Conference March 22 Match LIBERTY 4, MOUNT SI 3 Singles: Emmie Kellogg-Smith (L) d. Shelby Thomas 6-4, 6-1; Kristy Braunston (L) d. Baily Barnard 6-4, 6-4; Jenny Adams
(L) d. Natalie Knoetgen 6-1, 6-1; Lindsay Masters (MS) d. Michelle Gillespie 6-4, 6-3. Doubles: Amber Eastham-Audry LaFraugh (L) d. Trina ErckRachel Swarny 6-2, 6-1; Lauren Wood-Rory Newcomb (MS) d. Julie Do-Annie Trumbull 6-4, 75; Megan McCarthy-Evonne Webster (MS) d. Noelle Rauschendorfer-Stuti Sulgaonkar 6-1, 6-4. March 24 Match SAMMAMISH 5, MOUNT SI 1 Singles: Malia Lum (S) d. Natalie Knoetgen 6-0, 6-2; Marine Lebrec (S) d. Trina Erck 1-6, 7-6, 6-0; Lidya Rebrik (J) d. Lindsay Masters 6-1, 6-2; Ashley Wall (S) d. Rachel Swarny 6-0, 6-1. Doubles: Shelby Thomas-Baily Barnard (MS) d. Chin TingHannah Bynum 6-2, 6-0; Sarah Baker-Demri Horton (S) d. Cheyenne Dixon-Kelcy Sharp 62, 7-6.
We want your sports Hey folks, we want you to send us your sports accomplishments, so we can let the community know about them. Send them our way via email at smoraga@snovalleystar.com., and let’s show the community your athletic feats. We also welcome your child’s athletic prowess. Send us your photos and information about your youngsters on the field or holding their trophies and medals.
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Mount Si soccer earns 1-1 draw against Issaquah in preseason play The Wildcats matched 4A Issaquah High School to a 1-1 draw March 12 in preseason play. The team showed it is building on last year’s historic success. In 2010, Mount Si finished 12-2-4 and won its first KingCo Conference championship. The team also won its first ever state playoff game. The Wildcats drew first blood. Team co-captain Eric Baumgardner scored on a pass from Kody Clearman 9 minutes into the game. Baumgardner, a senior, is a midfielder, and Clearman, a freshman, is a forward. But Issaquah struck back in the second half. James Garcia scored after 69 minutes. Michael Roberts picked up the assist. The match highlighted the young team’s strengths. The Wildcats demonstrated their ability to control the ball and maintain possession, Coach Darren Brown wrote on the team’s website. Some new varsity members showed their skill. “Alex Censullo just has a great pace to his game and is a dangerous threat on the outside,” Brown said. Censullo, a sophomore, plays in the midfield. But the match also underscored some areas that need improvement. “I think we need more work on our defensive sets and corners, as well as finishing,” Brown said.
Baseball From Page 12 for a home run, as well. Breshears had two runs batted in on two hits. Once on base, he showed his speed, swiping two bags. He scored four of Mount Si’s eight runs. Mount Si’s baseball preseason play began with a tough game against 4A Redmond High School. Playing on the road, the Wildcats lost 11-1 to Redmond. The Mustangs’ Dylan Davis picked up the win, throwing four innings of one-hit ball. Cribby wasn’t worried about the loss, though. Before the game, he said he had scheduled tough teams for the preseason because he wanted to push his players, so they will be mentally stronger when the postseason comes around.
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Public meetings ❑ Public Hospital District No. 4 Board of Commissioners, 6:30 p.m. March 31, 38624 S.E. River St. ❑ Si View Metro Park District Board of Commissioners, 6:30 p.m. April 2, 400 S.E. Orchard Drive, North Bend ❑ North Bend Finance and Administration Committee, 2 p.m. April 5, 211 Main Ave. N. ❑ North Bend City Council, 7 p.m. April 5, 411 Main Ave. S.
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Events ❑ SnoValley Idol Junior Finals, 6-8 p.m. April 1, Mount Si High School auditorium, 8651 Meadowbrook Way, Snoqualmie. The winner of the contest receives a $50 gift card donated by North Bend Premium Outlets and invitations to perform at the North Bend Block Party and Si View Holiday Bazaar. ❑ Sallal Grange open mic, 7 p.m. April 1, 12912 432nd Ave. S.E., North Bend. Come one, come all to the Grange open mic and show off your lyrical abilities. ❑ Milo Petersen Trio, 7 p.m. April 1, Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend. ❑ Danny Kolke Trio, 7 p.m. April 3, Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend. Local jazz outfit offers blues, gospel and straight-ahead jazz. ❑ Afternoon Preschool Story Times, 1:30 p.m. April 4, Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E. Ages 3-6 accompanied by an adult. ❑ Aging Your Way: Conversations for Community Change, 5:30-8:30 p.m. April 5, Carnation Elementary School, 4950 Tolt Ave., Carnation ❑ Young Toddler Story Times, 9:30 a.m. April 6, Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E. Ages 6-24 months old accompanied by an adult. ❑ Preschool Story Times, 10:30 a.m. April 6, Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E. Ages 3-6 accompanied by an adult. ❑ Teen study zone, 3 p.m. April 6, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St. Drop-in during scheduled study zone hours for free homework help in all subjects from volunteer tutors. ❑ Pajamarama Story Times, 6:30 p.m. April 6, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St. All young children are welcome with an adult. ❑ PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) Bellevue Chapter, 7 p.m. April 6, Tolt United Church of Christ, 4851 Tolt Ave., Carnation. ❑ Camelia Jade, Mike Antone and The Left Coast
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Northwest Railway Museum season opening, noon April 2, Snoqualmie Train Depot, 38625 S.E. King St., Snoqualmie. The season starts this weekend for Snoqualmie Valley’s vintage railway. Catch a ride to North Bend and Snoqualmie Falls. The 75-minute round-trip ride costs $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $8 for children. It is free for children younger than 2. Trains depart the station every 90 minutes. You can also get on board at the North Bend Depot, 205 McClellan St., North Bend. Call 888-3030 or go to www.trainmuseum.org.
Gypsies, 7 p.m. April 8, The Black Dog, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie. Beer, wine, coffee and food available. All ages show. Suggested door donation: $5. Call 831-3647. ❑ North Bend Theatre presents “Lords of Nature,” 6:30 p.m. April 14, North Bend Theater, 125 Bendigo Boulevard, North Bend. Free admission (donations accepted). The role of large predators such as wolves and cougars is explored in “Lords of Nature.” ❑ Sno Valley Youth Council, 7 p.m. April 14, Snoqualmie City Hall, 38624 S.E. River St., Snoqualmie ❑ The Y’s Healthy Kids Day, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 16, Snoqualmie Community Park, Southeast Ridge Street, Snoqualmie. The free event promotes healthy lifestyles, and includes health resources, activities and games. ❑ Encompass’ Sipfest, 6:30 p.m. April 16, Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave., Issaquah. A wine, beer and food tasting event at the Historic Pickering Barn. Tickets are $40 in advance and $45 at the door. Go to www.encompassnw.org. ❑ Snoqualmie Book Group, 6:30 p.m. April 19, Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E. The selection for April is “Her Sister’s Voice,” by Mary Carter.
Volunteer opportunities ❑ Elk Management Group invites the community to participate in elk collaring, telemetry
and habitat improvement projects in the Upper Snoqualmie Valley. Project orientation meetings are at 6 p.m. the third Monday of the month at the North Bend City Hall, 211 Main St. Email research@snoqualmievalleyelk.org. ❑ Snoqualmie Valley Hospital is accepting applications for ages 16 or older to volunteer in various departments of the hospital. Email volunteer coordinator Carol Waters at carolw@snoqualmiehospital.org to arrange an interview. ❑ Spanish Academy invites volunteers fluent in Spanish to participate in summer camps on its three-acre farm-style school. Must love children and nature. Call 888-4999. ❑ Senior Services Transportation Program needs volunteers to drive seniors around North Bend and Snoqualmie. Choose the times and areas in which you’d like to drive. Car required. Mileage reimbursement and supplemental liability insurance are offered. Call 206-748-7588 or 800-2825815 toll free, or email melissat@seniorservices.org. Apply online at www.seniorservices.org. Click on “Giving Back” and then on “Volunteer Opportunities.” ❑ Mount Si Senior Center needs volunteers for sorting and sales in the thrift store, reception and class instruction. The center is at 411 Main St., North Bend. Call 888-3434. ❑ Hopelink in Snoqualmie Valley seeks volunteers for a
variety of tasks. Volunteers must be at least 16. Go to www.hopelink.org/takeaction/volunteer.com or call 869-6000. ❑ Adopt-A-Park is a program for Snoqualmie residents to improve public parks and trails. An application and one-year commitment are required. Call 831-5784. ❑ Study Zone tutors are needed for all grade levels to give students the homework help they need. Two-hour weekly commitment or substitutes wanted. Study Zone is a free service of the King County Library System. Call 369-3312.
Classes ❑ S.A.I.L. (Stay Active and Independent for Life) exercise class meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Mount Si Senior Center, 411 Main Ave. S., North Bend. Led by certified exercise instructor Carla Orellana. Call 888-3434.
Clubs ❑ Mental illness support group, 7-8:30 p.m. Fridays, Snoqualmie Fire Station, 37600 Snoqualmie Parkway, Snoqualmie. The group is free of charge for anyone with a mental illness or a family member with a mental illness. Call 8292417. ❑ Mount Si Artist Guild meeting, 9:15-11 a.m. the third Saturday, Mount Si Senior Center, 411 Main Ave. S., North Bend, www.mtsiartistguild.org
❑ Sno-Valley Beekeepers meets the second Tuesday at the Meadowbrook ❑ Interpretive Center, Meadowbrook Farm, 1711 Boalch Ave., North Bend. Go to www.snoqualmievalleybeekeepers.org. ❑ Trellis gardening club meets at 10 a.m. the third Saturday, at Valley Christian Assembly, 32725 S.E. 42nd St., Fall City. Trellis is an informal support group for the Snoqualmie Valley’s vegetable gardeners, who have special climactic challenges and rewards. New and experienced gardeners are welcome. ❑ Elk Management Group meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Wednesday at the U.S. Forest Service conference room at 130 Thrasher Ave., behind the visitors’ center on North Bend Way. Interagency committee meetings are at 1:30 p.m. the first Monday at the North Bend City Hall annex, 126 Fourth St. Both meetings are open to the public. Go to snoqualmievalleyelk.org. ❑ Mount Si Fish and Game Club meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Thursday, October through May, at the Snoqualmie Police Department. ❑ Sallal Grange, 12912 432nd Ave. S.E., North Bend, meets the first Friday for a potluck and open mic with local musicians. The potluck starts at 6 p.m. with the music from 7 p.m. to midnight. Open to all people/ages. Go to www.sallalgrange.org. ❑ Snoqualmie Valley Chess Club, 7 p.m. Thursdays, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St. Learn to play chess or get a game going. All ages and skill levels are welcome. ❑ The North Bend Chess Club meets every Thursday from 7-9 p.m. at the North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St. All ages and skill levels are invited. ❑ Snoqualmie Valley Rotary Club meets at 7 a.m. every Thursday at the TPC Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Club Restaurant. All are welcome. Go to www.snoqualmievalleyrotary.org. ❑ American Legion Post 79 and the American Legion Auxiliary meet at 6 p.m. the second Thursday at 38625 S.E. River St., Snoqualmie. Call 8881206. Submit an item for the community calendar by emailing editor@snovalleystar.com or go to www.snovalleystar.com.
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Hallamore homes remodels Snoqualmie Valley Golf Academy ready for new season and builds handcrafted homes It’s no wonder that the popularity of golf is on the rise with today’s youth. Fresh air, a little competition and new friendships make this sport one that players as young as 5 years old can enjoy for a lifetime. Brandon Proudfoot, golf instructor and head golf coach at Mount Si High School, can’t get enough of teaching kids and shar- Brandon Proudfoot ing his own passion for the game. After teaching golf for six years and running youth programs at multiple golf courses while overseeing the instruction of thousands of students, Proudfoot opened Snoqualmie Valley Golf Academy last year, creating an environment where students can get the most out of golf and improve to become lifelong players. Snoqualmie Valley Golf Academy offers golf instruction, league play and tournaments for players ages 5 to 17. Players are now being accepted for spring teams for middle school golfers. Spring Break Camp will be held April 4-7. This camp is for players who have a basis in golf and would like to refresh their game with lessons and on-course time. Golf skills development will be covered as well as rules and competition. Classes are offered once a week or in weeklong camps. Spring classes are April 4 to June 10. Summer session is June 22
to Aug. 31. Snoqualmie Valley Golf Academy is currently working with Si View Parks Department (www.si-viewpark.org) in North Bend to bring classes to new golfers and is teaching a golf class for Encompass (www.encompassnw.org) during the summer to bring golf to a broader range of students with a wider range of socioeconomic backgrounds. Proudfoot relies on the skills of five other golf instructors to assist him with the many teams and classes available through the Academy. The Academy also works with local golf courses to offer more affordable access to its young members. Snoqualmie Valley Golf Academy focuses on four pillars of success in its golf program. • ACCESS - make the game of golf within everyone’s reach • EDUCATION - camps, classes and other learning opportunities throughout the year, taught by qualified instructors • COMPETITION - leagues, tournaments & more • FRIENDSHIP - activities for students and families For more information about classes, camps and golf teams, call 425-802-5482 or go to www.snovalleygolfacademy.com.
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