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April 12, 2012 VOL. 4, NO. 15
‘Deuce’ shuts them out Page 12
Local Democrats prepare for caucuses
Mountain sunrise
Get foamy Foam Fest comes to the Valley this summer. Page 2
Free parking, kind of Discover Pass is now transferable. Page 3
Police blotter Page 6
Earth Day Snoqualmie Tribe hosts Earth Day event. Page 6
By Deborah Abbott
Deborah Abbott shot this photo of a sunrise from her master bedroom off Edgewick Road in North Bend.
Learn a trick Group looks for bridge players. Page 8
Londi Lindell is hired as North Bend’s manager By Michele Mihalovich
Playtime New playground brings fun to school. Page 10 Prsrt Std U.S. Postage PAID Kent, WA Permit No. 71 POSTAL CUSTOMER
North Bend’s new city administrator, Londi Lindell of Bellevue, will bring “energy and savvy” to the city when she starts May 1, said outgoing City Administrator Duncan Wilson. Lindell, who has worked as city attorney and in senior management positions with Mercer Island and Federal Way, beat out 45 other applicants vying for Wilson’s job. He will leave May 15 to start his new administrator position in Friday Harbor. Wilson said applications came in from all over the state, but also as far away as Massachusetts and Florida.
Wilson, Mayor Ken Hearing, councilmembers Jeanne Pettersen and Russ Loudenback, City Attorney Mike Kenyon and several city staff members served on the search committee, and six were brought in Londi Lindell for interviews. Lindell, 53, has years of experience as a city attorney See LINDELL, Page 2
By Warren Kagarise
Get involved
Caucusgoers could change state and, perhaps, national policies as Washington Democrats gather for caucuses April 15. President Barack Obama is the standard bearer for the Democrats in November, but although the party is not in the midst of a nomination fight, caucusgoers can still influence local, state and national issues by shaping the Democratic Party platform. Caucusgoers can present resolutions on political issues for consideration at local, state and national party gatherings. Officials organized caucus sites at schools throughout the 5th Legislative District. The district stretches from Issaquah to the Snoqualmie Pass, and from Sammamish to Maple Valley. The state is sliced into about 6,700 precincts. Residents gather for caucuses depending on precinct location. The precinct caucuses start a multistep process to elect delegates to the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., from Sept. 3-6. In the Tar Heel State — a general election battle-
Democratic Party officials recommend people interested in joining the April 15 precinct caucuses use the state Caucus Finder at www. wa-democrats.org/caucuses. Registration for the caucuses starts at noon and the caucuses start at 1 p.m. 5th Legislative District caucus sites: q Challenger Elementary School, 25200 S.E. Klahanie Blvd. q Snoqualmie Middle School, 9200 Railroad Ave. q Tahoma Junior High School, 25600 S.E. Summit Landsburg Road q Carnation Elementary School, 4950 Tolt Ave. Washington does not have partisan voter registration, but you must be willing to sign a form declaring yourself a Democrat at the caucus site.
Voice your opinion about police options North Bend officials would like to hear your comments and concerns about a potential change in police service providers. Tell city leaders how you feel at a City Council meeting at 7 p.m. April 17 at the Mount Si Senior Center, 411 Main Ave. S. Officials are seeking public comment in an effort to ensure all vital information is considered concerning a potential change in police service providers from the King County Sheriff’s Office to the Snoqualmie Police Department. The proposed contract with the Snoqualmie Police Department features the following benefits: q significant yearly cost sav-
ground — the party is expected to nominate Obama. The party platform is also completed and See CAUCUS, Page 3
ings q stability to the city budget for five years q localized control Continuation with the sheriff’s office as police service provider features the following benefits: q long history of high-quality service q extensive resources q well-qualified officers Each person will be given as much as three minutes to speak. City residents are strongly encouraged to submit thoughts in writing so they may be referenced later, and so they can express thoughts that otherwise would not fit within the threeminute time limit. Mail written comments to the City of North Bend, Attn: City Clerk, P.O. Box 896, North Bend, WA 98045, or email them to cityhall@northbendwa.gov.
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Racers keep it clean at Foam Fest By Michele Mihalovich A foamy, rather than muddy, obstacle race is coming to Meadowbrook Farms June 30. The 5K Foam Fest, offered by Round House Racing in Ogden, Utah, includes an army-style obstacle course using bubbly foam that contestants need to plow, slide and run through. A small sampling of obstacles is the 30-foot and 50-foot slip and slides filled with foam; the Stumpy Jumper, an inflatable pool of foam with pillars to run across; and the Body Washer, a free-standing, plastic frame filled with foam. But have no fear, you mudlovers. Julia Fullmer, Round House spokeswoman, said the race also features mud obstacles, along with standard army course obstacles, like mud crawls, walls climbs and running over tires while trying to get through a wall of hanging balls. Fullmer said organizers choose Foam Fest locations that are close to a big city and fit the requirements needed for the race obstacles. Meadowbrook, jointly owned by the cities of Snoqualmie and North Bend, was selected because “it’s a beautiful location that fits the ideals of the 5K Foam Fest per-
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Foam Fest participants negotiate obstacles filled with foam. fectly,” she said. She said Round House came into existence in 2010 and has held events in multiple states, from Texas to California. Meadowbrook’s 5K Foam Fest will also include a Rugrat Race, a smaller and tamer version of the foamy obstacles. Learn more about the race and/or register at www.5kfoamfest.com.
If you love obstacle courses, Warrior Dash, which brought in 24,000 participants last year, is returning July 21-22. Learn more at www.warriordash.com. Michele Mihalovich: 392-6434, ext. 246, or editor@snovalleystar.com. Comment at www.snovalleystar.com.
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on April 3 at her confirmation appointment that she has a unique perspective as she has been on both sides of the permit From Page 1 counter. and assistant city manager, two Lindell has been providing qualities that the North Bend contract consulting, legal and City Council members said were real estate services through her very important to them at their company, Lindell Consulting retreat in January. Services, since Mercer Island But she also brings additional fired her in 2008. skills that Hearing said made She said the city manager Lindell’s application “raise to fired her after she took issue the top.” with how he handled a disciPettersen said one of the five plinary matter. other candidates did have a Lindell filed a federal lawsuit law background, but less in the claiming she was fired in an act aspect to city government. She of retaliation and was a victim said some of of sexual harassthe other candi- “Londi has a rich backment. dates did have She was ground in both municipal some departawarded $1 management and law.” ment managemillion in a ment experisettlement with — Jeanne Pettersen Mercer Island in ence, but not Councilwoman July 2011. managing a city as a whole. About the “Londi has a lawsuit and rich background in both munici- settlement, Pettersen said the pal management and law,” she search committee “did its said. research and were satisfied that Lindell told the Star she also Londi was in the right.” has a strong background in Lindell said the lawsuit is a land use and extensive experichapter she would just like to ence negotiating with King, put behind her. Yakima and Chelan counShe said she is really looking ties for police, court and jail forward to getting back to her contracts that could come in passion of municipal work and handy with North Bend, which getting to know the community. contracts with others for those In her three-year contract services. with North Bend, she will be Lindell also wore a real estate paid $9,262 per month. developer hat when she started Avalon Corp., a development Michele Mihalovich: 392-6434, ext. 246, company, with a partner in or editor@snovalleystar.com. Comment at 1989. www.snovalleystar.com. She told the City Council
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In the March 15 issue, the story “Jenny Foster Honored as 2012 High School Educator of the Year” should have stated that she began teaching students four years younger than she was.
Clarification In the March 22 issue, the story “Relay For Life 2012 is one step closer” should have stated that the event is for people affected by all forms of cancer, not just breast cancer.
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Users can transfer state recreation pass between vehicles By Warren Kagarise Users can transfer the Discover Pass for state parks and recreation lands between vehicles, under legislation Gov. Chris Gregoire signed March 30 — not long before Memorial Day launches the summer recreation season. The change to the 1-year-old Discover Pass took effect immediately. The legislation allows users to transfer the annual pass between two vehicles at no additional cost. State lawmakers acted after Discover Pass users complained about the inability to transfer the pass between vehicles. “Customer survey results indicated that pass transferability between two vehicles could boost support for the Discover Pass,” State Parks Director Don Hoch said. “We are optimistic that the change will lead to greater public support and participation. We now depend on
Caucus From Page 1 adopted at the convention. Come caucus Saturday, participants elect delegates and alternates to legislative district caucuses and the county convention. “It’s the ladder,” 5th District Democrats Chairman Jim Baum said. “People interested in going up the ladder to the state convention and the national convention, this is where they start. This is where the process starts.” Then, at the legislative district caucuses April 28, Democrats elect delegates and alternates to congressional district caucuses. Organizations in King County and elsewhere plan
the Discover Pass to keep state parks and other state recreation lands open for public use and enjoyment.” Legislators created the $30-peryear Discover Pass last year to generate funds for cash-strapped state parks and natural resources agencies. The pass is required to park motor vehicles at state parks and recreation lands managed by the state Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Fish and Wildlife. The state also offers singleday passes for $10, but the daily pass is not transferable between vehicles. Rangers sell annual and day-use passes from a kiosk at the Lake Sammamish State Park entrance. Squak Mountain is not staffed on a regular basis, so parkgoers buy passes on a self-pay system. The pass is also required to park at Tiger Mountain State Forest. Users must display the annual or day-use Discover Pass in vehi-
cles’ front windshields or face a $99 fine. The pass transfer between vehicles applies to vehicle access
passes issued alongside annual fishing and hunting licenses for access to state Department of Fish and Wildlife sites.
to hold county conventions April 29. The congressional district caucuses unfold May 20. Democrats elect delegates and alternates to the national convention at the congressional district caucuses. (The Snoqualmie Valley is in the 8th Congressional District.) Washington sends 121 delegates and nine alternates to the national convention. “This is the democratic process,” said Scott Williams, 5th District Democrats communications director. “If you want to make your voice heard, you need to get in there and elect
the people who support the same positions you support. That’s what this whole process is all about.” Democrats at the state convention — scheduled for June 1-3 in Seattle — adopt a party platform. Organizers said to expect lower-profile precinct caucuses, unlike the drama in 2008 — as Democrats refereed the nomination battle between Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton. (Obama clinched the Washington caucuses in 2008 and carried the Evergreen State in the general election.)
State legislators suspended the 2012 presidential primary in order to save the cash-strapped state about $10 million, although the primary generated more interest among voters. The primary is scheduled to resume in 2016. In 2008, fewer than 100,000 people participated in caucuses statewide, but 1.4 million voters cast ballots in the primary. In March, a record 50,764 caucusgoers participated in the state GOP straw poll. Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney ranked as the top choice among in the local legislative district and statewide.
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What to know Statewide, the Discover Pass is for sale at almost 600 sporting goods and other retail stores offering recreational fishing and hunting licenses. In Issaquah, Discover Pass retailers include: q Big 5 Sporting Goods — 1810 12th Ave. N.W. q Fred Meyer — 6100 E. Lake Sammamish Parkway S.E. q The Sports Authority — 1185 N.W. Gilman Blvd. Or, purchase passes at Lake Sammamish State Park, 2000 N.W. Sammamish Road. Residents can also buy the pass through the state Department of Licensing during the vehicle tab renewal process. Call 1-866-320-9933 toll free or go to www.discoverpass. wa.gov to order annual or day-use passes. Certain holders of fishing and hunting licenses, registered campers in state parks, disabled veterans and others do not require a Discover Pass to park on state recreation lands. Find a complete list of exemptions at the Discover Pass website. People can also earn a free annual Discover Pass by contributing 24 hours of agency-approved volunteer work in state recreation areas. Learn more about volunteer opportunities at the Discover Pass website.
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The state agencies split the revenue — 84 percent for state parks and 8 percent apiece for the others. Officials said revenue from Discover Pass sales has come in at less than half of original projections. The state projected sales through 2011 at $19.38 million, but the actual revenue for the period amounted to $8.2 million. The pass is sold at state vehicle-licensing offices, state parks, some retail businesses and through the Washington Interactive Licensing System. “The Discover Pass is a great way to experience some of Washington’s most extraordinary places and this legislation makes it even easier to visit our state parks and recreation lands,” Gregoire said in a statement. “Our parks, some of the best in the world, rely on user support and this small investment to enjoy our public lands is well worth it.” Officials attributed the turnout to the canceled primary and intense interest in the Republican nomination fight. Democrats could face a challenge to boost caucus turnout for reasons beyond the party’s control. “It’s two days before your taxes are due, it’s the first Sunday of the first Mariners home game, it’s a month into spring, and we don’t really have a contested race,” Baum said. Warren Kagarise: 392-6434, ext. 234, or wkagarise@isspress.com. Comment at www.snovalleystar.com.
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On Earth Day, give a nod to the planet
Happy retirement, chief
Even though Earth Day is April 22, the entire month has turned into an opportunity to show our appreciation for the third rock from the sun. People all over the world demonstrate their appreciation for the planet and demand its protection, as well as organize events to clean her up. Washington is no different. Opportunities abound this month with special projects to do your part, like the Washington Coast Cleanup 2012, which happens April 21. According to the Coast Savers website, 8,246 volunteers collected 277 tons of trash from our coastline between 2000-2010. Figuring an average contribution of five hours per volunteer, that’s a total of 41,230 volunteer-hours contributed. If that’s the route you’d like to go for the 42nd Earth Day, go to www.coastsavers.org/washington.html. But there are plenty of opportunities right here at home. The Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust is organizing several events in Snoqualmie and North Bend that range from removing invasive plants at Snoqualmie Point Park to trail maintenance at Little Si in North Bend. You can sign up at http://mtsgreenway.org. The Snoqualmie Tribe and the city of Snoqualmie are sponsoring an Earth Day event at Sandy Cove Park in downtown Snoqualmie that includes a free salmon lunch. Contact Lisamari Emery at lisamari@snoqualmienation. com or 888-6551, ext. 2103, for more information. The city of North Bend is also looking out for Mother Earth by holding its first of several sustainability workshops. Learn more at www.northbendwa.gov. If taking part in an organized event isn’t your thing, you can still take care of the Earth by collecting garbage when you go for a walk around your neighborhood or a hike in the mountains. You can reduce your water consumption, recycle and reuse, plant a tree, hold off on using synthetic fertilizers or never be a litter bug. Come on, go out there and hug a tree.
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How does one know when one is getting old? Well, one sure way is when an ex-student retires! Not too shabby, retiring Snoqualmie Police Chief Jim Schaffer! Friday night TV might be less exciting than flagging down a DUI, but now you can kick back with a bowl of popcorn and a beer. And sleep in without guilt. Way to go! Peter Melvoin Emeritus: Bellevue College North Bend
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Home Country
What’s your favorite part of your job? By Slim Randles Down at the sale barn Saturday, the think tank had coagulated there with coffees-togo to celebrate spring. Doc and Dud had their dogs with them, while Bert and Dewey and Steve went stag. Dud tried to start a conversation, but the loudspeaker soon drove them outside, where they arrayed themselves on dropped tailgates and waited to hear what Dud had in mind. “I thought about it a lot,” Dud said, “and I wondered what the favorite part of my job was, and wondered if you fellas ever gave that any thought, too.” They nodded. Yes, by mutual consent a worthy subject. “With me,” Dud continued, “it wasn’t so much my job as my hobby. Writing that book. I’m claiming it as the best part of my job, anyway.” The assembled were still waiting to read “Murder in the Soggy Bottoms,” as it had yet to see print, and was really a work in progress. “Of course I’m retired now,” said Bert, “but when I was running the pawn shop, my favorite part of the job happened when a customer found something in there he really needed and ended up paying much less
for it than he thought he’d have to.” “And you made more on it than you thought you would, too,” Doc Slim Randles said. Bert Columnist grinned and nodded. “Yep. That was good too. Dewey?” “The best part of the fertilizer business,” Dewey said, “is seeing the difference it makes in the flower gardens around town. Maybe it’s just my imagination, but I kinda like to take a little credit for a prettier town.”
“You deserve it, Dewey,” Doc said kindly. “Well, with me it’s a little different. I have doctoring skills, of course, and it’s good when I can help someone, but these days the most satisfying part of my job is to check someone out thoroughly and find there’s absolutely nothing wrong with them. Now that’s special.” They looked at the tall cowboy, Steve. “Digging postholes,” he said. “What? That’s your favorite?” “Sure,” and Steve grinned. “That’s the only job a cowboy has where he can start at the top and work down.” The Home Country book is now available at www.slimrandles.com.
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Police Blotter North Bend Attack of the BBs A North Bend couple reported they left their 2007 Chevrolet truck in Mount Si Tavern’s parking lot the night of March 16. When they returned the next day to pick it up, they noticed the windshield had been shot with BBs. A bartender at the tavern had also reported the patio area had been sprayed with BBs that night.
Peeing in the bushes A police officer saw a woman in the bushes on Southeast 140th Street at 9:15 p.m. March 16. He reported she then ran out of the bushes, got into her vehicle and drove away. When he tried to stop her, she pulled into a driveway and then almost backed into his vehicle. The officer asked what Mare Bron, 50, of Snoqualmie, was doing in the bushes. She told him she was urinating and was on her
Snoqualmie Tribe hosts Earth Day event at Sandy Cove Park The Snoqualmie Tribe is hosting an Earth Day event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 20 at Sandy Cove Park, 7970 Falls Ave. S.E., in downtown Snoqualmie. Begin the event by signing up for the Healthy People for a Healthy Earth Walk. The walk will begin at 11:30 a.m. in the parking lot by Sandy Cove Park and will continue along Centennial Trail toward Snoqualmie Parkway alongside the historic train cars. At the end of the trail, get a complimentary grab bag and be entered into a raffle for a backyard composting kit. Visit interactive booths for organic food samples and to learn about native plants and their uses, energy efficiency and recycling options.
way to visit a friend. Bron failed field sobriety tests and her blood alcohol content readings were .218 percent and .24 percent. The legal limit in Washington is .08 percent. Bron was arrested for DUI and taken to the Issaquah Jail.
Hit and run An SUV with California license plates collided with the front end of a truck bearing Montana plates late the night of March 17. A witness told police the SUV drove away after the incident, which happened in front of the Pour House in North Bend. Police are investigating.
Breaking up is hard to do A North Bend man reported to police March 27 that his truck tires have been slashed three times recently. He said he suspects his ex-girlfriend may be responsible.
Three-wheeled car stolen A North Bend man reported that someone had stolen his
At noon, enjoy a free lunch of salmon and other freshly cooked foods. At 1 p.m., walk off lunch as Snoqualmie City Arborist Phil Bennett leads a Gift of Trees interpretive walk. Learn more by contacting Lisamari Emery at lisamari@snoqualmienation.com or 888-6551, ext. 2103.
Friends of the Forest Day is April 14 in Snoqualmie in honor of Earth Day Volunteers of all ages are encouraged to sign up to help remove invasive plants at Snoqualmie Point Park just off of Interstate 90, according to a press release from Erin MacCoy, communications manager for the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust. In the late 1990s, there was
1991 Toyota Celica that was missing a rear wheel. He’d been parking it in a lot near Scott’s Dairy Freeze and noticed it missing March 23.
Auto theft Someone stole a 1998 Jeep that was parked in its owner’s driveway sometime between 8 p.m. March 18 and 6:30 a.m. March 19. The owner, who lives on Ogle Avenue Northeast, said she left the driver’s door unlocked.
Smashed windows At 5:30 p.m. March 16, a man parked his Honda Civic along Main Avenue North across the street from his residence. When he went to his car the next day, he discovered the windshield was smashed.
Vehicle break-in
Snoqualmie Hey, quiet down out there At about 1 a.m. March 30, a caller advised that two drunken men were banging on doors and screaming in the 38000 block of Southeast Northern Street. An officer told subjects about the city’s noise ordinance.
Slow down, ya whippersnapper
At 1:10 p.m. March 30, a person told police a 16-yearold driver sped by the reporting party and passed them in a school zone. The reporting party told police that he/she followed the driver to his home and told him he couldn’t drive 50 mph in a school zone. Police were unable to locate the young driver.
A North Bend woman reported to police that someone entered her unlocked vehicle parked in her driveway March 18 and stole several items.
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a plan to develop eight office buildings on the site, which had once been a winery and later was zoned for industrial development, MacCoy said. A partnership of citizens, elected officials, agencies, The Trust for Public Land and the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust worked to preserve and build the land as a city of Snoqualmie park, she said. Volunteers participating in Friends of the Forest Day will work at the park on a mixture of U.S. Forest Service, state Department of Natural Resources and city lands. The National Forest Foundation’s Friends of the Forest Day program is a fun, hands-on way for people to help support meaningful restoration projects for the benefit of national forest lands. These family friendly events are designed to be engaging, educational
and have a real impact on the ground. Sign up for the weed removal project at http://mtsgreenway.org. Following are more volunteer projects with the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust. Events run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with half-day options also available. Volunteers can register online at http://mtsgreenway. org. Upcoming events are: April 7 — Trail maintenance at Little Si April 7 — Invasive plant removal at Tollgate Forest April 14 — Friends of the Forest Day at Snoqualmie Point Park April 14 — Trail work on Little Si April 22— Invasive plant removal at Tollgate Forest April 28 — Invasive plant removal at Three Forks Natural Area April 29 — Invasive plant removal at Pickering Reach May 5 — Trail work at Twin Falls Trail May 12 — Women in the Woods Project at Twin Falls Trail
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At 8 a.m. April 1, police discovered a vehicle stuck on the railroad tracks just off Stone
Quarry Road. An officer called the railroad company to make sure no trains came until a tow company could remove the vehicle. Police then realized two men, a 19-year-old and a 20-year-old, were sleeping in the car. The officer said it took several tries, but he was finally able to wake the men. He said the men told him that the night before they had lost the front bumper of the car and were driving around trying to find it when they got stuck on the tracks. One of the men admitted they had been drinking vodka while searching for the bumper at 2 a.m. Both men were arrested for criminal trespass and illegal possession/consumption of alcohol by a minor, and were taken to the Issaquah Jail. It took the tow company a half-hour to remove the vehicle from the railroad tracks. The Star publishes names of those arrested for DUI and those charged with felony crimes. Information comes directly from local police reports.
May 12 — Invasive Removal at Three Forks Natural Area May 19 — Trail maintenance at Twin Falls Trail May 20 — Invasive Removal at Timberlake Park
City of North Bend holds sustainability workshop The city of North Bend and North Bend Planning Commission invite you to the first in a series of public workshops on issues relating to energy use and sustainability at 7 p.m. April 12 at City Hall, 211 Main Ave. N. The city is developing an energy and sustainability element in the city’s Comprehensive Plan to address topics including energy and water conservation, fossil fuel use, greenhouse gas emissions, waste reduction, and green building practices in both city operations and in the broader community, all within the context of making long-term and See WORKSHOP, Page 7
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Police estimate $500,000 in hit-and-run damage
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A closeup photo shows the damage to the underside of Interstate 90 at milepost 45.
Workshops From Page 6 fiscally responsible decisions. The first workshop will look at broad trends relating to electrical energy use, fossil fuel use, and water use and conservation within city operations, and among the larger community as a whole. Examples of what other cities are doing regarding these issues will be discussed, and draft policies addressing these issues will be presented. Learn more at www.northbendwa.gov. Type in “sustainability” in the search field.
Plant a tree to celebrate Snoqualmie Arbor Day Join in the annual Snoqualmie Arbor Day Celebration at 10 a.m. April 21 at the Railroad Park Gazebo in downtown Snoqualmie. Mayor Matt Larson will talk about the city’s commitment to preserving the natural beauty of the community and Snoqualmie’s participation in the Tree City USA program. There will be educational games for children to learn about trees, and each child will receive a free tree seedling to plant at home. This year’s Arbor Day poster contest winner, Megan Caro, of Snoqualmie Elementary School, will be presented with an award by Larson. Following the Arbor Day celebration downtown, there will be two tree-planting events. ❑ 11:45 a.m., shade tree planting
❑ Snoqualmie Community Park (35016 S.E. Ridge St.) ❑ Meet at the Snoqualmie Valley YMCA parking lot entrance. ❑ 11:45 a.m., native seedling planting ❑ Swenson Neighborhood on Snoqualmie Ridge (35007 S.E. Swenson St.) ❑ Meet on Swenson Street in front of Swenson Park. Volunteers are needed to plant trees at both events. Participants should wear long pants, closed-toed shoes, gloves and rain gear as needed. No experience is required. Sign up by contacting Phil Bennett, city of Snoqualmie arborist, at pbennett@ ci.snoqualmie.wa.us or 7662452. Have a tree question? There will be a free one-hour tree clinic at Railroad Park Gazebo at 2 p.m. Planting, pruning, disease and hazard questions will be answered. If you are interested in this event, bring a photo of your tree with your question or concern. Please RSVP for this clinic by emailing or calling Bennett.
Five juveniles arrested in graffiti cases Five Snoqualmie boys have been arrested for graffiti tags plaguing the town in the past year, and more arrests are expected. Rebecca Munson, spokeswoman for the Snoqualmie Police Department, said April 3 that two 15-year-olds, two 16-year-olds and one 17-year-old could be charged later with second-degree malicious mischief by the King County Juvenile
A hit-and-run investigation is being performed on the eastbound Interstate 90 underpass at exit 45, where an over-height load struck a girder causing what is estimated at more than $500,000 in damage. On April 4, Washington State Patrol detectives were contacted by an off-duty employee and advised of damage to the eastbound Interstate 90 underpass at milepost 45. The overpass girder had been struck by an over-height load traveling in the northbound lane of the road beneath eastbound I-90 at exit 45. Several areas of broken concrete and exposed steel rebar are visible on the overpass. Although the actual time of the accident is not known, it is expected to have been within a few days of being discovered.
Prosecutor’s Office. During the past year, Snoqualmie parks have been plagued by subjects painting graffiti in bathrooms, on bridges, on signs and in various other city-owned locations, Munson said. On March 20, police were called to the latest graffiti at Community Park, which resulted in $1,500 worth of damage
to the men’s public bathroom, she said. A report by a vigilant citizen and an extensive investigation by Snoqualmie Police officers led to several juveniles being identified as possible suspects, she added. The investigation is continuing as more suspects are being brought in for questioning, Munson said, adding that offi-
The left lane of eastbound I-90 in the area of the underpass and both lanes beneath the overpass were closed while state Department of Transportation workers assessed the extent of the damage. Washington State Patrol detectives are searching for any information about the incident for the investigation. Anyone who may have observed the vehicle that struck the overpass, or has information about the damage, is urged to contact Trooper Pedro Zepeda at 401-7788 or pedro.zepeda@wsp.wa.gov. Information about over-height load restrictions are available from the Department of Transportation website at www.wsdot.wa.gov/ NR/rdonlyres/337A7006-88084790-85EA-167C8AC39F2E/0/ OverheightLoads.pdf.
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Richard Burhans speaks in the languages of oil and color
Artist Richard Burhans, of North Bend, will exhibit some of his works in Covington next month.
sees art in everything. “Art is here whether you like it or not,” he said. Burhans said he wonders why art classes are the first ones to go when budget cuts occur within school districts. “We live in a town bright enough to realize there are two sides in the brain,” he said. “Why can’t we accept the fact that we have people whose heads fit to music, fit to art?” Celebrating his 80th birthday in May, the creator of renowned murals around the Valley, such as in the North Bend Library, Burhans still considers himself a work in progress. Vases and glasses filled with brushes sit in his studio, yet he still considers a brush a special gift. Oil painting is a proven skill of his, yet he said he has much to learn. After 40 years in North Bend, recognition to his work hangs from his wall, yet that 5-year-old from New Jersey still lives inside him, at least in one way. “I open a new box of crayons,” he said, “and I still get chills.”
Mount Si, said he communicates through his art. “Storytelling is part of painting,” he said. “If you see the
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By Sebastian Moraga He could not spell. But he could write in cursive. And when his teacher saw the cursive 5-year-old Richard Burhans was producing, she saw the boy’s future in the scribbles on the white sheets of paper. “My teacher saw it and said, ‘You’re an artist. We got to get you into art,’” he said. Seventy-four years later, Burhans is still making good on his teacher’s prediction. A longtime naval architect, he has painted for most of his adult life. Almost a half-decade ago, he took a break to dedicate himself to community festivals. Next month, Burhans will hold an art show for the first time since the break four years ago. The city of Covington will exhibit Burhans’ work throughout the month of May at its City Hall Gallery, Burhans’ wife Sallie said in a press release. “I don’t consider it work,” the painter said. “I consider it a privilege. I’m very grateful that the folks in Covington thought my work was good enough to show.” The resident of North Bend, with his home at the foot of
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sunshine come from behind the clouds above Mount Si, that’s a moment in time. I like to communicate that moment in time
to you.” A man who has delved into painting, etching, glassworks and drawing, Burhans said he
Duplicate bridge group hopes to survive to play another hand Back then, the group had four tables of players, made The plea in a Snoqualmie up of mostly North Bend and Yahoo group made by Pat Snoqualmie business owners. Anderson couldn’t have been Danforth said her parents much plainer. owned the Sunset Garage in A Snoqualmie Valley dupliNorth Bend, and then in the cate bridge late 1940s, she, “We are seeking couples her husband group that has been around her parents who would like to maybe and for ages is “getbuilt and operbe substitutes and poten- ated the Sunset ting decimated by old age and tially become permanent Hotel. death,” and Anderson, needs substitute members of our little Snoqualmie city couples to keep attorney as well group.” the group alive. as the founder Anderson and president — Pat Anderson of Snoqualmie and his wife, Bridge player Brewery and Patty, who are in their 60s, are Taproom, said currently conhis parents sidered the kids of the group. played bridge with the group, But that title used to be held by and when he and his wife 91-year-old Marian Danforth moved back to town from New and her husband. Jersey in 1975, they too “were Danforth said her parents drafted.” and some of their friends started These days, the group only the duplicate bridge club after sets up three tables of four playWorld War II. ers once a month, and Anderson “When my husband returned said it’s sometimes hard to fill after his service in the war, we See BRIDGE, Page 9 were asked to join,” she said.
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Carol Keller (left) and Patty Anderson play a hand of duplicate bridge at a recent gathering of the Snoqualmie Valley duplicate bridge group in Snoqualmie.
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Alliance church to host fundraising dinner
The Snoqualmie Valley Alliance Church will host the third annual Bite of the World, a dinner-auction whose proceeds will support the operation of a hostel in Blueng Klueng, Burma (Myanmar), that houses refugee children. The event, scheduled for 6 p.m. May 19, will feature
Bridge From Page 8 even those seats. He listed several members who have passed away, including Danforth’s husband. There are also many players who can’t make game night due to illness. “We are seeking couples who would like to maybe be substitutes and potentially become permanent members of our little group,” Anderson said. He pointed out that it’s not a cutthroat group and “great prowess is not required,” but if you love strategy, duplicate bridge might be for you. The challenge of the game is what keeps bringing Danforth,
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entertainment, silent and live auctions, and an eclectic offering of foods from nations like Mexico, Peru, Guatemala, India, Uganda and the United States. Tickets are $10 and go on sale April 15. Email info@svaonline. com to learn more. Snoqualmie Valley Alliance Church is at 36017 S.E. Fish Hatchery Road, Fall City.
who has now been playing for more than 60 years, to the table month after month. “It keeps your mind active,” she said. “And I enjoy the sociability.” Anderson’s desperate plea for substitutes kept the game alive, at least for the month of March. A couple who recently moved from Florida to Snoqualmie Ridge read the Yahoo group post and contacted him and played with the group. Anderson said anyone wishing to get in on the fun should email him at anderson5420@ gmail.com. Michele Mihalovich: 392-6434, ext. 246, or editor@snovalleystar.com. Comment at www. snovalleystar.com.
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Fall City Elementary playground opens
By Sebastian Moraga
Shawn McNabb (from left), Chloe Bergstrom, Landon Edwards and Molly Boord, officers of the Mount Si High School Gay-Straight Alliance, display a homemade sign.
Students hope for a low-key Day of Silence Student Aidan McKee runs across the new playground at Fall City Elementary School. The playground was paid for by the school’s PTSA through grants and did not cost the district any money, Carrie Ahlstrom with the school’s PTSA, wrote in an email. Fall City Elementary provides the only playground for the Fall City community. Students from Snoqualmie, Carnation, Redmond and Fall City attend the school. Identical twins Eva and Taryn Wilhite play on the new monkey bars at Fall City Elementary, while an unidentified classmate sporting some seriously sweet boots looks on. The students at the school invaded the playground like it was covered in chocolate April 10, a day after the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Sava Milosavljevic, a student at Fall City Elementary, takes a break to look out a “window” of the new playground equipment at her school. The school held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the equipment April 9.
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or individuals.” LGBTQ stands for Lesbian, Four years removed from Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered its moment in the spotlight, and Questioning. the Day of Silence returns to Day of Silence, Gay-Straight Mount Si High School April 20. Alliance officer Landon Students organizing the Edwards said, is not a day of event, now in its 16th year protest, either. Edwards called nationwide and its seventh it a normal day of school. year at the “I am there It’s not intended to offend and I learn,” school, reiterated their in any way any groups or Gay-Straight desire that the Alliance officer individuals.” day be one of Molly Boord empathy, not said. “But I — Shawn McNabb don’t voluncriticism. During the Student teer to say Day of Silence, anything.” people keep Normalcy silent to honor those who have has not always been the case had to keep their sexual identi- during Day of Silence. ties hidden over the years. In 2008, a group of people “It’s meant to be a day of led by pastor Ken Hutcherson solidarity with the LGBTQ protested by waving signs outcommunity,” said Shawn side of the school, while police McNabb, a junior at Mount Si watched. and one of the officers of the Though the Day of Silence school’s Gay-Straight Alliance, has been mostly peaceful since which organizes the Day of then, effects from that day still Silence. “It’s not intended to offend in any way any groups See SILENCE, Page 11
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Ham radio grows at Two Rivers By Sebastian Moraga It’s serious business, this being a ham. Sixth- through eighth-graders at Two Rivers School learned the intricacies of ham radio during a two-day, hands-on activity that turned part of the school into an amateur radio studio. Stephen Kangas, a longtime ham radio aficionado, along with teacher Joe Burgener and his assistant Denise Atkinson, hosted the School Club Roundup. The event, which occurred this winter, was the fifth year that Two Rivers has participated alongside schools across the nation, Kangas said in a press release. The American Radio Relay League, which sponsored the event across the United States, described the roundup as a way to get young people interested in ham radio. “Very often, a new operator will be intimidated by the fear of not knowing what to say to the stranger on the other side of the radio,” New York ham radio operator Lew Malchick wrote on the ARRL website. “The exchange of information helps to overcome this fear in a low-pressure format. Operators are encouraged to take some time to chat.” Results from the February contest featured in the roundup have not been posted yet. During the roundup, students of all ages, including the middle-schoolers at Two Rivers, used ham radios to learn about topics like politics, culture, law, foreign language, math and science. Students learn all of these subjects while attempting and achieving contact — via voice, computer and even Morse code — with other schools. They learned how an antenna works, how its size relates to frequencies, and how the waves used for radio and TV through the air surround us all. “For many of the kids, the most interesting part came on the second day, when they actually spent time behind the microphone,” Kangas said in the release, “talking to other kids and ham radio operators.” Students huddled inside a Two Rivers classroom, and chatted with fellow amateur radio enthusiasts of all ages.
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Stephen Kangas (at right), a ham radio aficionado from North Bend, surrounds himself with budding amateur radio enthusiasts during the annual nationwide School Club Roundup. Some were close by, as close as Carnation. Some were far away, as far as Alaska, California, Colorado, Texas and Oklahoma. Topics ranged from just regular breeze-shooting to the Northern Lights. “During these contacts, they
learned about others’ lives, interests, geographic locations and more,” Kangas said. The next roundup will be from Oct. 15-19, according to the ARRL website. Schools must either have a club license or have a licensed ham radio operator hosting.
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and participation keeps growing means the event has an effect on the students. From Page 10 “It always succeeds,” Goldhammer said, “because it resonate on attendance sheets raises awareness.” around the school. Gay-Straight Alliance Officer Parents who have heard of Chloe Bergstrom agreed. the 2008 Day of Silence still “It shows those in the comassociate that munity that we “It shows those in the day with conare supporting troversy and them,” she said. community that we are antagonism, How much and choose to support? It supporting them.” keep their childepends on dren at home, — Chloe Bergstrom who you ask. Edwards said. Student The people the “One of the Day of Silence things we are pays tribute to dealing with is a drop in attenhave been silent for years. How dance,” Edwards said. “We are big of a difference can six hours really trying to work on that.” of school make? Students who oppose the Day “You really can’t understand of Silence sometimes resort to that kind of silence,” McNabb stealing Day of Silence posters or said. “But what you do is try to writing on them, McNabb said. begin to understand that even a On the other hand, Gaysmall amount of time can impress Straight Alliance advisor Eric on you the weight of that silence.” Goldhammer said instances of theft and vandalism have Sebastian Moraga: 392-6434, ext. 221, or decreased, as has absenteeism. smoraga@snovalleystar.com. Comment Besides, that this year is the at www.snovalleystar.com. school’s seventh Day of Silence
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Mount Si baseball team wins, 1-0 By Michele Mihalovich The Mount Si High School baseball team won its second conference game with only one run against Mercer Island High School on April 4. The run didn’t come until the bottom of the fifth inning, but both teams had trouble even getting a player to first base. Mount Si pitcher Trevor “Deuce” Lane struck out 10 Islanders, just shy of beating his record of 12 earlier this season. Mercer Island pitcher Max Dammeier claimed a few strikeouts against Wildcat batters, but four of his pitches struck Mount Si players. Evan Johnson appeared to be a magnet for Dammeier’s wild pitches, getting struck twice, and Brian Woolley got clocked pretty hard in the helmet.
Mount Si Coach Elliot Cribby said Woolley was fine after the hit. Woolley was pulled from the game so he could be checked, and Cribby said Woolley’s eyes, speech, memory and physical ability all indicated that he wasn’t suffering from a concussion. The bottom of the fifth frame was a pivotal point in the game. Carson Breshears hit a nice drive to right field, which got him on first base. However, when he tried to steal second base, he was tagged for the team’s first out. Ryan “Rhino” Atkinson walked to first base, and managed to steal second base just prior to Lane striking out. Reese Karalus and Daniel Besmer were both walked, loading the bases with Wildcats.
When Johnson was up to bat, Mercer Island’s catcher Cameron Ogard missed a pitch, allowing Atkinson to cross home plate, for Mount Si’s first and only run of the game. Johnson did get an infield hit, but he was thrown out at first for the third out. Neither team scored after that. Cribby said the team will be working on offense to try to improve their game. The Wildcats’ next game is at 7 p.m. April 13 against Lake Washington at Lee Johnson Field, Peter Kirk Park, 202 Third St., Kirkland. By Michele Mihalovich
Mount Si High School pitcher Trevor Lane strikes out Mercer Island batter Cameron Ogard in the fourth inning April 4.
Underdog crew wants to lift Mount Si track team to new heights Daniele Curley (a junior), Hailey Johnson (a freshman), On a warm spring day, Mount Hannah Richmond (a junior) Si High School track and field and Lexi Swanson (a senior) are coach Dave Clifford looked tied with Bellevue’s Michelle around at his crew of youngLouie and Interlake’s Savanna sters closing out a practice and Stern for second in the KingCo sighed. If only more days looked Conference in pole vault, like this, he seemed to be thinkaccording to the Athletic.net ing. website. Spring has taken its time Senior Sally Miller and freshappearing in the Snoqualmie man Karlie Hurley rank among Valley this year and the cold the top three long jumpers. has affected the practices of Sophomore Sydney Leonard Clifford’s squad. ranks third in KingCo in shot “Wet, it’s not a problem as put. The 4x100 relay team much as the of Johanna “We’re 3-0 so far and cold and it Cranford, Jesse has been an Guyer, Hurley we have a lot of young unusually cold and Sophie kids. We only have four March,” he Rockow ranks said. “It’s been second. Junior seniors.” a problem espeAshley Jackson cially for the is third in the — Dave Clifford 300-meter hursprinters and Track coach dles. jumpers.” For pole The boys vaulters and hurdlers, it’s just have held their own against flat dangerous, Clifford said, some tough competition, sportadding that he has had to cancel ing a 2-1 record in KingCo. some practices. The squad includes under“It’s just a drag on everyclassmen among some of its thing,” he said. potential stars, like freshman To the team’s credit, students sprinter Sean Hyland and sophohave shown enough work ethic more hurdler Jon Proctor. Both to overcome an uneven practice are ranked in the top 10 in routine and post some good KingCo. results. That’s fine, Clifford said, but More than half of the girls it underscores a gap between showed up for the voluntary the Wildcats and some of the practices over spring break. powerhouses in the district, like The girls have won all of their SeaKing’s O’Dea and KingCo’s dual meets. Liberty. “We’re competing well,” In boys, Liberty has almost 30 Clifford said of the girls. “We’re top 10 entries. Four belong to 3-0 so far and we have a lot of underclassmen. young kids. We only have four Among upperclassmen, seniors.” junior Wildcat pole vaulter
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The Mount Si High School track team enjoyed its first chance to practice in warm weather in what seemed like ages April 9. The team, despite an uneven practice schedule due to the cold, has put on a respectable show during the first third of the 2012 season. Jimbo Davis ranks fourth in the conference. Senior Brian Copeland ranks fourth among shotputters. Junior Bradly Stevens ranks first in javelin and second in the 110-meter hurdles as of April 10. More than 110 athletes turned out for track this season. One of the larger turnouts in the
league, although with a young squad, coaching them can look a little like herding chickens, Clifford said. Now the herd faces what Clifford calls the meat of the season: April 12 at Bellevue, April 14 at Snohomish’s Larry Eason Invitational, April 14 a dual meet at home against Interlake and then April 28 at Shelton’s invitational.
“They are a good group of kids,” Clifford said, later adding, “We don’t have a shot at winning the league, but I think we have a shot at being in the top three.” Sebastian Moraga: 392-6434, ext. 221, or smoraga@snovalleystar.com. Comment at www.snovalleystar.com.
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Mount Si High School linebacker Bryce Abbott does yard work to earn money for football fees through a parent-led effort called Wildcat Workers for Hire.
Football players try new fundraising approach By Michele Mihalovich The rising cost of playing high school football at Mount Si High School has led to a new program called Wildcat Workers for Hire. Kathy Hyland, just one parent of many who helped organize the effort, said the parentled work group is not affiliated with the high school or any other group. “It is independent and run by players and their parents” so the players can help pay the Pay-toPlay fees, which went from $125 two years ago, to $175 last year. This year’s fees have yet to be announced. Hyland said the football players “have decided to get back to the good ol’ work ethic of doing odd jobs to raise the money for their football costs to help their families out.” The players started doing odd jobs in March and plan to continue through June. Hyland said a lot of the workers have been doing various yard work projects, including removing storm debris, pulling up brush and weeds, and raking leaves and pine needles. But car washing, pet sitting, spreading bark mulch and mowing are also on the menu.
Hyland said a parent volunteer goes out with the players at each job. About the only thing the parents won’t let the boys do is work on ladders. “So, no jobs like cleaning gutters,” she said. “We want to keep our boys safe.” Raven Rhys, of North Bend, recently hired Wildcat Workers to take care of her “greatly neglected” yard. “We finally surrendered and decided to delegate a variety of projects,” she said. “It’s so hard to believe how much they did for us … I can look out my window in every direction and my yard is clean, which is saying a lot up here after the number of storms we’ve had.” Rhys paid $10 per hour for each boy. “I’m so excited we have a local option to help us out with the variety of tasks that we never seem to get to,” she said. “And our money helps these kids who are working so hard on their goals. It’s just a winwin.” Anyone hoping to donate to the cause in return for odd jobs should email organizers at WildcatWorkers@hotmail.com or call 445-8173.
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Summer firefighters are needed for forest lands
Citizens can join the fight against forest fires, as the state Department of Natural Resources seeks firefighters for summer positions. The state agency responsible for conservation lands and open space needs to fill engine leader and squad boss positions. Department of Natural Resources officials said serving as a member of a handcrew or wildland fire engine crew offers a chance for motivated people interested in a career in natural resource management to gain fundamental experience. Candidates must be 18 or older. Individuals must be willing and capable of performing strenuous outdoor work safely and productively. Candidates must also accept direction and act responsibly. The agency provides safety clothing and training needed for the job. The duration is usually three to four months. Work starts in about mid-June and ends midSeptember. Candidates can learn more at the Department of Natural Resources employment website, http://www.dnr.wa.gov/ AboutDNR/Employment/Pages/ Home.aspx.
Hospital auxiliary hosts plant sale April 28 The Snoqualmie Valley Hospital Auxiliary will hold its annual plant sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 28 at the Mount Si Senior Center in North Bend. A variety of garden plants, decorative urns, craft items, homemade bakery goods, white elephant gifts and the popular garden cart raffle will be available. Sale proceeds go to support the group’s $1,000 scholarship to a graduating Mount Si High School senior pursuing a degree in the medical field. Learn more by emailing snovalleyhospitalauxiliary@ gmail.com.
State asks for public comment about new underground storage tanks’ safety rules The Washington Department of Ecology is seeking public comment regarding proposed changes to the state’s rule for preventing leaks from underground storage tanks. The Legislature has directed the department to revise the current rule to include some recent changes in state and federal laws, and to improve compliance with the rule. Leaks from underground storage tanks can contaminate groundwater, the source of drinking water for 60
percent of Washington’s residents. The department will accept comments through May 4. Comments also will be accepted during public hearings in April. The state’s compliance program addresses the serious threat posed to human health and the environment by leaking underground storage tank systems containing petroleum and other hazardous substances. The department currently
regulates more than 9,500 systems at more than 3,600 facilities throughout the state. A majority of underground storage tank systems are located at gas stations. Others are owned and operated by other businesses and by local, state and federal governments. Each year, about 50 new releases are confirmed at regulated underground storage tank facilities. The rule changes will help reduce the number and
APRIL 12, 2012 severity of such releases. Documents related to the proposed rule are posted at www. ecy.wa.gov/programs/tcp/regs/ ust/2012/rule-making.html. The nearest public hearing is at 1:30 p.m. April 26 at the department’s Northwest Regional Office, 3190 160th Ave. S.E., Bellevue. Submit comments through May 4 by mailing them to Michael Feldcamp, Washington Department of Ecology, Toxics
Cleanup Program, P.O. Box 47600, Olympia, WA 985047600 or emailing them to USTrule@ecy.wa.gov. The proposed rule amendments are needed to maintain the department’s federally delegated underground storage tank program and to continue to receive federal funding for the work. Learn more about the rule suspension on the department’s website www.ecy.wa.gov/lawsrules/rulemaking_suspension.html.
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Public meetings ❑ North Bend Planning Commission, 7 p.m. April 12 and 26, City Hall, 211 Main Ave. N. ❑ North Bend City Council, 7 p.m. April 17, Mount Si Senior Center, 411 Main Ave. S. ❑ North Bend Community and Economic Development Committee, 1:30 p.m. April 17, Community and Economic Development office, 126 E. Fourth St. ❑ North Bend Transportation and Public Works Committee, 3:45 p.m. April 18, Public Works office, 1155 E. North Bend Way ❑ North Bend Economic Development Commission, 7:45 a.m. April 19, Community and Economic Development office ❑ North Bend City Council workstudy, 7 p.m. April 24, City Hall ❑ North Bend Parks Commission, 6 p.m. April 25, Community and Economic Development Office ❑ Snoqualmie Public Safety Committee, 5 p.m. April 12, Snoqualmie Fire Station, 37600 S.E. Snoqualmie Parkway ❑ Snoqualmie Public Works Committee, 5 p.m. April City Hall, 38624, S.E. River St. ❑ Snoqualmie Planning and Parks Committee, 6:30 p.m. April 16, City Hall ❑ Snoqualmie Planning Commission, 7 p.m. April 16, City Hall ❑ Snoqualmie Finance and Administration Committee, 5:30 p.m. April 17, City Hall ❑ Snoqualmie Economic Development Commission, 8 a.m. April 18, Snoqualmie Brewery, 8032 Falls Ave. S.E. ❑ Snoqualmie City Council, 7 p.m. April 23, City Hall
Music/entertainment ❑ Zachary Kellogg 4, 7 p.m. April 12, Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, 292-9307 ❑ Valley Green, 8 p.m. April 13, The Black Dog, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie, 831-DOGS (3647) ❑ Milo Petersen Trio, 7 p.m. April 13, Boxley’s ❑ Jonathan Nicholson, 7:30 April 14, The Black Dog ❑ Greg Williamson Quartet, 7 p.m. April 14, Boxley’s ❑ Danny Kolke Trio, 6 p.m. April 15 and 22, Boxley’s ❑ Future Jazz Heads, 7 p.m. April 17 and 24, Boxley’s ❑ Dan Kramlich, 7 p.m. April 18, Boxley’s ❑ Tony Foster Duo, 7 p.m. April 19, Boxley’s ❑ Valley Center Stage presents “Moon Over Buffalo,” April 19 to May 5; tickets $12.50 to $15; all shows are at 119 W. North Bend Way ❑ Dave Friesen Trio, 7 p.m.
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PAGE 15 more details. ❑ Family Fun Night of Bingo at the YMCA, 7 p.m. April 20. Free to YMCA members; nonYMCA members pay $10 per family. Participants must register beforehand at 256-3115. ❑ Gravity Fest, featuring local teen bands, 7:30 p.m. April 21, at the Si View Community Center, $6 admission ❑ “Boots to Booties” baby shower for military families, 2 p.m. April 22 at the Snoqualmie American Legion, 38625 S.E. River St. RSVP by contacting Pam Collingwood at 888-1206 or pam.collingwood@centurytel.net. The Legion encourages those who can’t attend to donate baby items.
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Twin Falls Middle School in North Bend will host the Be The Change Teen Leadership Conference at 8:30 a.m. April 14. Sessions will include “Preventing Suicide,” “Identifying Your Leadership Style,” “You and Your Brain” and “Media Impacts.” Learn more at www.snoqualmievalleycommunitynetwork.org/btc.
April 20, Boxley’s ❑ Greasy Spoon, 8 p.m. April 20, The Black Dog
Events ❑ SnoValley Indoor Playground, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays when school is in session, Si View Community Center, 400 S.E. Orchard Drive. A donation of $1 per child per visit is appreciated. ❑ Sallal Grange Community Games Night, 7 p.m. last Wednesday of each month. Please consider bringing a small monetary donation to help the Grange keep organizing events like this, www.sallalgrange.org. ❑ Teen Late Nights at the Y, 7 p.m. April 13. Games, movies, contests at the Snoqualmie Valley YMCA, 35018 S.E. Ridge St., Snoqualmie. Free to all children ages 11-16. Participants must register beforehand at 2563115. ❑ Mountains To Sound Greenway’s trail maintenance at Little Si, 9 a.m. April 14; inva-
sive species removal at Tollgate Forest, 9 a.m. April 14 and 22; volunteers sign up at www.mtsgreenway.org ❑ Kids Night Out, crafts, baking, playing games, watching movies, maybe even taking a dip in the pool, all the while giving parents a much-deserved break, 6 p.m. April 13. Must register by the prior Wednesday. Call Si View Community Center at 8311900; $20 registration fee. ❑ Mountains To Sound Greenway’s Friends of the Forest Day at Snoqualmie Point Park is at 9 a.m. April 14. ❑ Relay For Life Cancer Survivor Dinner, 7 p.m. April 17 at Mount Si Golf Course, 9010 Boalch Ave. S.E, Snoqualmie. RSVP by contacting Anne Loring at a.loring@comcast.net or Mary Ann Rohrbach at 888-0576 or rohrbach@ nwlink.com by April 13. ❑ Girl Scout Tea Party, 2 p.m. April 20. Girl Scouts host a tea party for Mount Si Senior Center members and the community. Please contact the senior center at 888-3434 for
The following events take place at the North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St. ❑ Teen Poetry Contest “Rhyme On.” Entries accepted until April 30 in person or at www.kcls.org/rhymeoncontest. Students must be middle- or high-schoolers to participate. ❑ Snoqualmie Valley Chess Club, 7 p.m. Thursdays. Learn to play chess or get a game going; all ages/skill levels welcome. ❑ Study Zone, 4 p.m. April 12, 19, 26; 3 p.m. April 16, 17, 24; 7 p.m. April 18, 25; free tutoring for grades K-12 ❑ Game On! 3 p.m. April 13, 20, 27. Play Xbox 306, PlayStation and Nintendo, “Guitar Hero” and “Dance Dance Revolution.” Board games and snacks will be available. ❑ Special Needs Story Time, 10 a.m. April 14. This targets ages 3-6, but children of all ages and abilities are welcome. ❑ Auntie Lena’s African Stories, 2 p.m. April 14. Auntie Lena and her friend Possum are back to tell more African stories. ❑ Brother Coyote and Sister Fox Puppet Show, 2 p.m. April 14, for children and families. This is an adaptation of a Mexican folktale. ❑ Merry Monday Story Time, 11 a.m. April 16, 23, 30. Newborns to age 3 with adult. Siblings and other children are welcome. ❑ English as a second language classes, 6:30 p.m. April 16, 23, 30 ❑ EReader assistance, 6 p.m. April 16, 23, 30. Learn how to download library eBooks to your eReader or computer. ❑ Job Club, 2 p.m. April 16. Connect with fellow job seekers for support and networking. ❑ Toddler Story Time, 9:30 a.m. April 17, 24. Ages 2-3 with adult ❑ Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m. April 17, 24. Ages 3-6 with adult, siblings welcome. ❑ Pajamarama Story Time, 6:30 April 18, 25, all young chil-
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dren welcome with adult. ❑ One-on-one Computer Assistance, 1 p.m. April 18, 25; for adults ❑ SnoValley Writers Work Group, 3 p.m. April 22. Join local writers for writing exercises, critique and lessons on voice, plot and point of view. Adults only. Contact snovalleywrites@ gmail.com for assignment prior to coming to class.
Snoqualmie Library The following events take place at the Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E. ❑ Teen Poetry Contest “Rhyme On.” Entries accepted until April 30 in person or at www.kcls.org/rhymeoncontest. Students must be middle- or high-schoolers to participate. ❑ Friends of the Snoqualmie Library meeting, 6 p.m. April 12 ❑ Pajama Story Times, 7 p.m. April 12, 19. All young children welcome with adult. ❑ EReader Assistance, 11 a.m. April 12, 19, 26. Learn how to download library eBooks to your eReader or computer. ❑ Spanish-English Story Time, 10:30 April 14. All ages are welcome. ❑ Landscape tree pruning workshop, 3 p.m. April 14 ❑ EReaders and Mobile devices workshop, 7 p.m. April 16 ❑ Preschool Story Times, 1:30 p.m., April 16, 30; 10:30 a.m. April 18. Ages 3-6 with adult ❑ Study Zone, 3 p.m. April 17, 24, free tutoring for grades K-12 ❑ Young Toddler Story Times, 9:30 a.m. April 18, ages 6-24 months with adult ❑ Snoqualmie Book Club/ Virtually There Online Book Club, 1 p.m. April 18. Call the library at 888-1223 for a current reading list and join us for a discussion on “Moll Flanders,” by Daniel Defoe. ❑ Aging Well With Consciousness Book Club and Conversation, 10:15 a.m. April 21. Join us for a discussion on aging. The book this month is “Nothing To Be Frightened Of,” by Julian Barnes. You are not required to have read the book to join. Submit an item for the community calendar by emailing smoraga@snovalleystar.com or go to
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