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April 18, 2013 VOL. 5, NO. 15
Mount Si is poised to win conference Page 10
Learning goes on as usual on Day of Silence By David Hayes
Transportation woes? North Bend, Snoqualmie bus routes could end. Page 2
Police blotter Page 3
Mount Si High School is again participating in national Day of Silence activities April 19. In light of past problems with the event, Principal John Belcher is getting out ahead to nip any potential controversies in the bud. In an April 5 letter to parents, Belcher reiterated what the Day of Silence is and is not.
“It is a national day for recognition of LGBTQ students, and high schools across the country participate in this activity. As a school and community, we want to promote diversity, acceptance, safety and a sense of inclusion for ALL Wildcats that walk our halls,” he wrote. What started as a way to bring to light the problems facing gay students morphed over the years at Mount Si to instead
include respect for all students. The Day of Silence started in 1996 as a local event at the University of Virginia in response to a class assignment on nonviolent protests with more than 150 students participating. In 1997, it went national with nearly 100 colleges and universities participating. In 2001, the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network became the official organization-
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By Alejandro Gomez
Isabella Gomez, 11, performs a back side grab as she competes in the ‘slope style’ category at the annual United States of America Snowboard Association competitions at Copper Mountain, Colo., March 30 to April 4.
Mount Si boys soccer eyes rematch with Liberty. Page 10
Snowboarder gets big air, big awards Isabella Gomez, 11, wows crowd at nationals By Joe Grove
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al sponsor for the event. The event got out of hand in 2008 at Mount Si when it became more about the protesters outside the school than the participating students inside. In addition, parents withheld their students from attending, and nearly 500 of the school’s 1,410 students were counted as absent. Since then, the event has
Isabella Gomez, a member of the Snoqualmie Snowboarding Team and sponsored by The Summit at Snoqualmie Resort, returned from the American Snowboard Association’s 24th annual Nationals March 30 to April 24 with a first place overall. Isabella is an 11-year-old fifthgrader at Puesta del Sol Spanish Immersion School, Bellevue, and a resident of Issaquah.
Isabella, the daughter of Alejandro and Amani Gomez, participated in all five events in her age group (10- and 11-yearolds), placing second in the half pipe, second in the giant slalom, third in the slope style, fourth in slalom and fifth in border cross. Because she placed in all five categories, she scored the highest overall. This was Isabella’s fourth trip to nationals, held this year at Copper Mountain, Colo. She placed second overall last year and first overall in 2011. She said many girls don’t compete in all five categories, netting them a zero in those
they don’t compete in. Alejandro said they want the girls to be well-rounded in the sport, but there are those who only want to do the pipe. “We want her to be wellrounded,” he said. The family moved here two years ago from Minnesota, where Isabella got her start at snowboarding as a kindergartener. She said she was given a flyer at school about snowboarding and took it home and told her parents she wanted to do it. Alejandro was a skier and See BIG AIR, Page 7
The Boxley Music Fund welcomes spring with a new music event in downtown North Bend that organizers hope will attract visitors from all over the region. In the wake of the successful Jazz Walk last fall comes Blues Walk on April 20, featuring more than double the venues and twice the hours to spend with the performers. “The Jazz Walk was very popular,” event organizer Audrey Paisley said. “We were astounded by the numbers, about 750. We hear from many, many people, ‘My gosh! This feels like Mardi Gras!’” To help bring in the best of the blues, the Boxley Music Fund enlisted Paul Green, himself a longtime blues musician, seen often with his band Straight Shot. Green said he saw the success of Jazz Walk and needed no convincing to come aboard. “I know of a number of jazz walks and even many blues festivals, but a blues walk is kinda unique,” Green said. He added it wasn’t hard filling out the schedule. Within a couple of days, his task was complete, and he had attracted some of the See BLUES, Page 9
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Celebrate Arbor Day with Snoqualmie Tree Planting Come celebrate Arbor Day by planting trees, playing games and learning about tree care. Meet at the Railroad Park Gazebo in downtown Snoqualmie
at 10 a.m. April 20 to hear Councilman Bob Jeans talk about the city’s commitment to preserving nature in the community and Snoqualmie’s participation in the Tree City USA program. There will be games for children to learn about trees and each child will get a free
tree seedling to plant at home, according to a press release from the city of Snoqualmie. Following the Arbor Day celebration, there will be a community tree planting at Sandy Cove Park and Eagle Point neighborhood. Meet at 11:45 a.m. at the King Street parking lot opposite
Railroad Park Gazebo to plant at Sandy Cove Park and at 9321 Nye Ave. S.E. to plant in the Eagle Point neighborhood. A free tree clinic will be held at 1:45 p.m. at the Railroad Park Gazebo for those interested in learning about planting, pruning and disease of local trees.
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North Bend, Snoqualmie bus routes could end By Peter Clark Metro Transit released a report April 1 that revealed the possibility of cutting Snoqualmie and North Bend routes should legislative funding dry up. With 65 bus routes throughout the county in danger of being canceled and another 86 having their services reduced, the report essentially served as a reminder for the eventual expiration of the car tab tax passed as a stop gap measure to continue Metro Transit support. The 2012 Service Guidelines Report measured and analyzed transit service based on measures of productivity, geographic value, social equity and ridership. It determined that the current cost model was unsustainable. “Our analysis shows that we should be adding service to meet growing demand, but the sad reality is that, without ongoing and sufficient funding, potentially onethird of our routes are on the chopping block, and another 40 percent of our routes face reductions and revisions,” Metro Transit General Manager Kevin Desmond said. “The result would be even more crowded buses, riders left at the curb or people climbing back into their cars — something that would worsen the region’s traffic congestion and hurt the economic engine of the state.” Hitting close to home, all of the routes that run through Snoqualmie and North Bend are on that chopping block for either deletion or revision. The 215 route and the 203 are both on the Metro
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Transit’s list for expected removal if funding is not secured. Also, the 202, 209, 224, 232 and 311 are listed for revision. These routes make up the entirety of the Metro Transit system in the Snoqualmie Valley and are wholly responsible for connecting the population to the Eastside. State Sen. Mark Mullet, who represents the Valley, is trying to find room in legislative goals to respond to the hurdles facing the future of King County transportation. With the increase in pressure from the Washington Supreme Court’s decision for greater school funding, he said it won’t be easy. “It’s an uphill battle,” Mullet said. “For me, it’s a big concern, but I’ve been in a minority.” He acknowledged that education is a very important topic, but said he did not want transportation to take a back seat. “If you don’t come out of this legislative session doing both, I don’t think you can consider it successful,” he said of his fellow legislators. “They think they’re saving money, but I think that at the end of the day, they are keeping us from economic growth.” If the Legislature does not authorize funding to fill the approximate $75 million deficit in funding, Metro Transit will have to make decisions regarding the possible route deletions and reductions. With the car tab tax expiring in fall 2014, the agency’s annual $75 million budget shortfall will include $60 million for operations and $15 million for replacement bus purchases.
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‘Green Fire’ movie is a call to action for Valley residents By Megg Joosten When Snoqualmie resident Rachel Hopkins first saw the documentary “Green Fire,” she said she knew it was something she wanted to share with her community. “Green Fire” is about the work of conservationist Aldo Leopold. “It’s a well-rounded message that I think inspires both sides,”
Police blotter North Bend Backyard camping Police took a report at 9:30 a.m. April 1 of evidence of homeless people apparently camping in the yard of a business on East Third Street.
Hopkins said in a phone interview. “I feel confident bringing it to the public, because it includes a lot of different people. It portrays Leopold’s vision of a community.” “Green Fire” will be shown April 24 at the North Bend Theatre for free in honor of Earth Day. The movie is 73 minutes long, and will be introduced by Leopold’s daugh-
ter, Seattle resident Dr. Estella Leopold, who will be available for a questionand-answer session after the movie. Hopkins said she would like viewers to find inspiration in the movie. “His ideas were so ahead of his time as far as caring for land and soil,” Hopkins said of Aldo Leopold. “I like the fact that he really brings the
human element into it.” “Green Fire” was produced in partnership with the Aldo Leopold Foundation, the Center for Humans and Nature, and the U.S. Forest Service. The film explores Leopold’s life and his contributions to land conservation. Leopold died in 1948, but his life experiences are used in the documentary to provide context and
explore the contributions we can make, both big and small, to preserve our land today. “What I hope is that they are inspired to know they have a voice in their community,” Hopkins said. “That’s what I really loved about the message. It doesn’t ask people to do all sorts of stuff. Go take a walk, plant a garden … or run for office,
on Southeast Sixth Street who reported that someone rang his doorbell and left. After reviewing a recently installed video surveillance system, the resident determined it was a group of five young boys.
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electrical smell. It was determined the furnace malfunctioned. The homeowner was advised to call for service. q Firefighters were called April 2 about a dryer fire in a residence. The dryer was removed from the residence and the homeowner was advised to call an appliance service. q Firefighters assisted Snoqualmie police April 5 in searching for a suspect with the police’s thermal imaging camera. q Firefighters responded with Eastside Fire & Rescue April 6 to a vehicle rollover accident on Interstate 90. All
Noise complaint Police responded at 12:03 a.m. April 4 to a report of loud upstairs neighbors at East North Bend Way.
Homeless and messy Sibling rivalry Police responded at 9:33 a.m. April 1 to East Third Street where a group of homeless people had camped overnight and left a mess after rummaging through food and clothing donations left at a church.
Shoplifting boys Police responded at 2:17 p.m. April 1 to the North Bend Premium Outlets for a report of possible shoplifting. Police located the suspects, three boys, and determined they were not shoplifting. They had bags from the stores where they had been.
Stolen plates A woman reported at 10:13 p.m. April 2 that someone stolen her rear license plate while she was parked at North Bend Premium Outlets.
Ding dong ditch caught on camera Police responded at 8 p.m. April 3 to a resident
Food bank sponsors hunger documentary Fifty million people in the United States don’t know where their next meal is coming from, according to the Mount Si Helping Hand Food Bank website. To raise awareness, the food bank
Police responded at 7:55 p.m. April 4 to a report of a disturbance on Southeast Orchard Drive. A woman reported that her sister was banging on her door and broke her flowerpot. The sister was gone when police arrived.
Snoqualmie Oops, wrong bag Police took a report at 4:05 p.m. April 5 that a bag of groceries had been stolen. The person who “stole” the groceries returned them to the store upon realizing it was the wrong bag.
Why did the bear cross the road? Police took a report at 7:57 a.m. April 8 of a black bear walking across the roadway at Snoqualmie Parkway and Allman Avenue Southeast. An officer could not locate the bear, but warned a jogger in the area. will show a documentary about hunger in America. “A Place at the Table” will be shown at 7 p.m. April 25 at the North Bend Theatre, 125 Bendigo Blvd. N. Admission is $10, which includes popcorn and soda. Watch a trailer of the movie at www.mtsifoodbank.org.
Police responded to a complaint at 2:25 a.m. April 8 of a man sleeping in the deli area of a store. Police asked the man to leave.
Partying after hours Police responded to a noise complaint at 8:44 p.m. April 9 at a park on Southeast Stellar Way. Police found five juveniles at the park after it was closed, and asked them to leave.
q Firefighters responded at 6:04 a.m. April 8 to a residence on Southeast Edgewick Road for a carbon monoxide alarm. It was determined the alarm was set off due to a malfunction. q Firefighters responded at 12:37 p.m. to a residence on Southeast North Bend Way to a report of flu-like symptoms.
Snoqualmie fire calls q Firefighters responded March 31 to a home on Snoqualmie Ridge for an
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whatever level you’re comfortable at.” occupants were uninjured. q Firefighters were dispatched April 8 to the Salish Lodge for an automatic fire alarm. After investigation, it was determined that it was a false alarm set off by contractors onsite. q Firefighters responded to an automatic fire alarm April 9 at the 76 station in downtown Snoqualmie. The alarm was set off by accident and was reset. The Star publishes names of those arrested for DUI and those charged with felony crimes. Information comes directly from local police reports.
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Background checks alone won’t solve gun problems
There is still time left to file for elected office if you have any desire to run for some of the open seats in the Snoqualmie Valley. This election season, Snoqualmie has five open seats within city government, which include positions currently held by Mayor Matt Larson, and councilmembers Bob Jeans, Bryan Holloway, Maria Henriksen and Kathi Prewitt. In neighboring North Bend, seats up for re-election include those of councilmembers Jeanne Pettersen, Alan Gothelf and Ross Loudenback. Two district seats with the Snoqualmie Valley School District board are open: numbers 1 and 4. King County Councilwoman Kathy Lambert has already said she will run again, and the two seats currently held by Kevin Hauglie and Dick Jones with the Snoqualmie Valley Hospital District board are up for re-election this year. Many people will complain and tell you what’s wrong with their town, school, county or country — and who is responsible. But, not a lot of people are willing to kiss their private lives goodbye, accept the time-consuming commitment — not only from countless meetings, but from the incredible amount of documents you’ll need to read and understand every week — and seek the often thankless job of an elected official. Helping to guide policy, voice your and other citizens’ concerns, and being part of the Democratic process in this country — well, it is not all fun and games — but it is one of the most important roles to play in your community. It is, for sure, the ultimate volunteer job. Citizens willing to step up to the challenge can file between May 13 and 17. Learn more at www.kingcounty. gov/elections/candidatefiling.aspx. To help you make your decision, King County Elections is hosting two, free twohour workshops. They will be from 2-4 p.m. April 24 and 10 a.m. to noon April 27 at King County Elections headquarters, 919 S.W. Grady Way in Renton. RSVP to the elections office at 206-296-1565. Attendees will learn how to file for office, submit information for the voters’ pamphlets, what the campaign sign rules are, and what information you need for reporters and the public when they come calling.
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Joe Crecca would have been convincing in his April 11 letter “There’s a problem with universal background checks” if he’d limited himself to believable points. He writes, “only honest, law-abiding citizens” are buying guns subject to an NICS background check.” Believable if limited to “law-abiding citizens of record,” but not true as stated. Mr. Crecca says background checks will accomplish “nothing” because no criminal would ever
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submit to such scrutiny. No recognition of the possibility that the qualified buyer can sell that gun later picked up by law enforcement with tracing information back to the original buyer accruing from the background check. He goes on to claim Adolf Hitler used “background checks” to control gun possession by the Jews. A check of the Jewish Virtual Library, Introductory History, covering from Jan. 30, 1933, when Hitler became chancellor, reveals none of what Mr. Crecca claims happened. He wonders why DHS (I assume he’s referring to the Department
of Homeland Security) is contracting to buy 1.6 million rounds of jacketed hollow point ammunition whose only purpose is to kill. He connects this with the push for background checks. I find the inference offensive and the connection nonsense. Passage of background checks will not accomplish much without passage of additional legislation banning the sale of assault weapons and large ammunition magazines, plus action to deal with gang and mental health problems. But, it’s a beginning. Dave Olson North Bend
Legislative Building, P.O. Box 40405, Olympia, WA 985040405, 360-786-7608; mark.mullet@leg.wa.gov Rep. Chad Magendanz (R), 417 JLOB, P.O. Box 40600, Olympia WA 98504-0600; 360786-7876; 222-7092; chad. magendanz@leg.wa.gov Rep. Jay Rodne (R), 441 JLOB, P.O. Box 40600, Olympia, WA 98504-0600; 360-786-7852; rodne.jay@leg.wa.gov Toll-free Legislative Hotline: 800-562-6000.
Holloway, 396-5216; bholloway@ci.snoqualmie.wa.us Councilman Kingston Wall, 206-890-9125; kwall@ ci.snoqualmie.wa.us Councilwoman Maria Henriksen, 396-5270; mhenriksen@ci.snoqualmie.wa.us Councilman Charles Peterson, 888-0773; cpeterson@ ci.snoqualmie.wa.us Councilwoman and Mayor Pro Tem Kathi Prewitt, 8883019; kprewitt@ci.snoqualmie. wa.us Write to the mayor and City Council at City of Snoqualmie, P.O. Box 987, Snoqualmie, WA 98065. Call 888-1555.
County King County Executive Dow Constantine, King County Chinook Building, 401 Fifth Ave., Suite 800, Seattle, WA 98104; 206-296-4040; or kcexec@kingcounty.gov King County Councilwoman Kathy Lambert, District 3, King County Courthouse, 516 Third Ave., Room 1200, Seattle, WA 98104; 206-296-1003; 800-3256165; kathy.lambert@kingcounty.gov
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Silence From Page 1 become more low key, but high numbers of students still either didn’t participate in the event or stayed home. In his letter, Belcher appealed to parents not to let this be another day off for their children. “Students can choose not to participate and can do so free of pressure to participate,” he wrote.
“Just like our blood drive, food drive or other efforts to increase student awareness to a variety of inclusion topics throughout the year, it is a normal day of school and we do not alter our instruction.” Belcher has moved the local event away from total silence, mandating that students participate in classroom instruction, preserving their moments of silent protest to lunch and breaks. “Our expectations for this day are that students attend and avoid behav-
ior, clothing or efforts to embarrass or belittle any Wildcat,” Belcher wrote. “We don’t tolerate that on any day. If we are truly a community that supports the Wildcat nation, then this is a day like any other.” To ensure no further outside interruptions, Belcher has also closed the campus to visitors and media for the day. David Hayes: dhayes@isspress.com, 392-6434, ext. 237. Comment at www.snovalleystar.com.
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Tooth Fairy
Jaclyn Scheidegger recently fell at a birthday party and lost her front tooth the next day, said her mom Joan Emerald, from Snoqualmie. ‘It was a bit wiggly but not ready to come out,’ she said. ‘She got $10 for the extra pain and unexpected loss of the tooth from the fairy. For a regular loss, she gets $5 at Dad’s (which seems like a lot) and usually a mix of dollars and change at Mom’s.’
The Star asked readers for photos of kids smiling and showing off their recent missing front teeth, along with how much the Tooth Fairy left them.
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D.J., 7 (above), and Martha Ann, 5 (at left), of Snoqualmie, were excited to see that the Tooth Fairy left them gold coins, new toothbrushes and fluoride rinse after they both lost a tooth, said their mother Janet Turnure.
Aiden Schomber, 6, of North Bend, shows off the recently vacated spot where his front tooth used to be. Aiden’s mom Liz Schomber said, ‘He wiggled and wiggled it so he could get his picture in the paper! Talk about some good motivation!’ She added the Tooth Fairy left Aiden a shiny silver dollar along with two $1 bills.
Above: Kaya Flores, 6, of Snoqualmie, lost five teeth this winter, said her father Miguel, which earned her $2 per tooth. Left: Emmett Whitaker, of Snoqualmie, lost his first tooth Jan. 29 and the Tooth Fairy left $5, said his mom Shana Kalenius. When he lost his second tooth, he received three $1 coins. They live in Snoqualmie.
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From Page 1 told her she was too small to snowboard and had to learn to ski first. He agreed to take her to the meeting publicized on the flyer. He said he asked the director of the program, “Can you please tell her that she is too little and she needs to ski?” He said the director asked Isabella, “Do you want to ski?” She said no. The director asked, “Do you want to snowboard?” Isabella said yes. The director replied, “OK, you sign up and you’re in.” Alejandro said he didn’t really know why the
this summer when the family goes to the High Cascades at Mount Hood. There is year-round snow there and the resort has an airbag for those learning to do backflips. Isabella’s obsession with snowboarding and her desire to compete takes a lot of practice, so you can find her on the slopes at Snoqualmie almost every weekend during the winter season and on Wednesdays because school gets out early that day. She competes with the Snoqualmie team, where she gets two or three personal sessions with the coach at the beginning of the season, and then it is practice, practice, practice.
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The preparation continues during the summer with soccer, skateboarding and trampoline workouts, to work on backflips, and a trip to the High Cascades. Isabella said there are 30 to 40 girls involved in her age group at nationals. The competition begins with time trials, which Isabella dislikes, “because if you fall, you get one of the lowest time trials and you could be out. There is elimination with the time trials, and it is always the worry of falling.” The snowboarders compete against each other, following the time trials. “There is a strike gate and the course has berms, sometimes jumps, table-
tops and rollers,” Isabella said while describing border cross. “It can be a long course or a short course, and the first one past the finish wins. A long course might be like a minute and 30 seconds.” Isabella and Alejandro are joined in their snowboarding love by her 8-year-old sister Sophia, while Amani doesn’t participate in snow sports. Isabella said Sophia rides for the fun and doesn’t seem to get into the competitive aspect of the sport. Even though Isabella is good at snowboarding, school still comes first and she maintains straight As. Alejandro said he tells her at the beginning of the year that if her grades drop,
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q Family Story Time, for newborns to age 3 with an adult, 11 a.m. to noon, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., North Bend
q Toddler Story Time, for ages 2-3 with an adult, 10-10:45 a.m., North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., North Bend
q Anime and Manga Club, 3-5 p.m., Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E., Snoqualmie. Watch movies, eat popcorn and practice your manga drawing.
q Snoqualmie Valley Chess Club, 7 p.m. North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., North Bend
q Kids night out, 5:30-9:30 p.m., TPC Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Club, 36005 S.E. Ridge St., Snoqualmie, $25/ child, 396-6000 or email tpcsr@brightstargolf.com q Family Fun Night, movie night, 6:30-8 p.m., Snoqualmie YMCA, 35018 S.E. Ridge St., Snoqualmie, $10/ family for members, $15/family for nonmembers q The Kareem Kandi Band, 7 p.m. at Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend, free
q Bake sale fundraiser for Snoqualmie Valley Relay for Life, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Ace Hardware, 330 Main St. S., North Bend q Weed removal at Tollgate Forest, removing nonnative plants to keep the forest healthy. Shifts are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 9 a.m. to noon and noon to 3 p.m. at Tollgate Forest. Sign up at bit. ly/12r2WFN. q Trellis gardening club, 10 a.m., Valley Christian Assembly, 32725 S.E. 42nd St., Fall City, new and experienced gardeners are welcome q Chris Kendziorski and Friends, 8 p.m., The Black Dog, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie.
q Wind and the Willows musical, 7:30 p.m., April 25 through May 11. A family friendly musical, to buy tickets go to www. valleycenterstage. org, $15 for adults, $12.50 children 12 and under and seniors. q Seth and Dana, 8 p.m., The Black Dog, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie
q Stripped, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Finaghty’s, 7726 Center Blvd. S.E., Snoqualmie, an energetic band that plays current dance rock music
q Red Hot spring concert, 4 and 7 p.m., Snoqualmie Casino, 37500 S.E. North Bend Way, Snoqualmie, $1015. Buy tickets at http://bit.ly/11o56pL.
Upcoming q April 27: Healthy Kids Day, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Snoqualmie YMCA, 35018 S.E. Ridge St., Snoqualmie. Meet local businesses that support healthy living, play games and bring home some treats. Free!
National Drug Takeback Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Park & Ride, between East McClellan Street and East Park Street. See a list of accepted drugs at www.deadiversion. usdoj.gov/takeback
q Preschool story time, 1:30-2:30 p.m., for ages 3-6 with adult, Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E., Snoqualmie q Talk Time, come practice your English, 6:30-8 p.m., North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St. North Bend, 888-0554 q City Council meeting, 7-9 p.m., City Hall, 38624 S.E. River St. Call Jodi at 888-1555 ext. 1118 or email jwarren@ ci.snoqualmie.wa.us.
q Open Mic Night, every Monday, 8-10 p.m., Snoqualmie Brewery, 8032 Falls Ave. S.E. Call 8312357 or go to fallsbrew.com.
q Preschool Story time, for ages 3-6 with an adult, 10:4511:45 at the North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., North Bend q Study time, 3-5 p.m., free homework help, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., North Bend q Survivors of the Snoqualmie Valley School District, 7 p.m., Si View Community Center, 400 S.E. Orchard Drive, North Bend, 292-7191 q Community and Economic Affairs meeting, 5-6 p.m., City Hall, 38624 S.E. River St. Call Joan at 888-1555 ext. 1125 or email jpliego@ ci.snoqualmie.wa.us q Food, Glorious Food, 7-8:30 p.m., North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., North Bend. Come discuss food in art, beginning with Roman wall paintings.
q Family story time, 6:30-7:30 p.m., North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., North Bend. All young children welcome with an adult. Wear your pajamas and listen to stories and sing songs. q Open mic, 7 p.m., every Wednesday, The Black Dog, 8062 Railroad Ave S.E., Snoqualmie q Team Trivia Night, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Finaghty’s, 7726 Center Blvd. S.E., Snoqualmie q Shoreline Hearings Board, 4:30-6 p.m., City Hall, 38624 S.E. River St. Call Lauren at 888-5337 or email lhollenbeck@ ci.snoqualmie.wa.us q Green Fire, a documentary about conservationist Aldo Leopold, 7-9 p.m., North Bend Theatre, 125 Bendigo Blvd. N., North Bend.
q “A Place at the Table,” a documentary about hunger in America, hosted by the Mount Si Helping Hand Food Bank, 7 p.m., North Bend Theatre, 125 Bendigo Blvd. S., $10 includes popcorn and soda. q Public Safety Committee, 5-6 p.m., Snoqualmie Fire Station, 37600 S.E. Snoqualmie Parkway. Call 8881551.
q Jazz, Blues and Barbecue with Paul Green, 7-9 p.m., The Black Dog, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie. q Family Story Time, 7-8 p.m., all young children welcome with an adult. Come in your pajamas for stories, songs and surprises. Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E., Snoqualmie.
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Blues From Page 1 most celebrated and popular blues acts in the region. Many have been recognized by the Washington Blues Society, such as Rod Cook for best guitar, The Wired! Band for best band and Mark Riley for best songwriter. Green himself has been honored by the society for best blues harmonica. Just as jazz has its variants, Green said those who attend can experience a variety of music from the blues genre. “A majority, like the bands, play the Chicago style, while single players and duos might play a more country style,” he said. Regardless the type, Paisley said she is hoping the event attracts more people this go-around than Jazz Walk. “We’re hoping to get at least 1,000. But, it would be great if it could double the Jazz Walk and get 1,500,” she said. “It would
be delightful, astounding.” Paisley said in addition to attracting music lovers from around the region, she wanted those who planned to attend the event to realize that the Boxley Music Fund helps pay for music programs and fund aspiring jazz musicians in the Snoqualmie Valley. She added that all the venues hosting music will be indoors, so the Blues Walk will go on, rain or shine. “In the case of rain, we will be selling umbrellas, so you can walk happily from venue to venue,” Paisley said. In addition to umbrellas, the Boxley Music Fund will also be selling T-shirts and CDs, and attendees can purchase food and drink at a majority of the venues. While this is a family friendly event, Paisley pointed out that only the Pour House is a 21 and older venue. David Hayes: dhayes@isspress.com or 392-6434, ext. 237. Comment at www.snovalleystar.com.
If you go North Bend Blues Walk q 6 p.m. to midnight, April 20 q Tickets: $18 for adults/$8 for youths under 15 in advance at or $20/$10 day of event q http://northbendblueswalk.com
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www.paulgreenblues. com and www.brianbutlerblues.com q Snoqualmie Valley Moose Lodge — Little Bill and the Blue Notes www.littlebill1959.com q Birches Habitat — Mark Riley www.myspace.com/ markrileytrio
6-9 p.m. q North Bend Theatre — T-Town Aces www.t-townaces.com q Boxley’s — Blues Redemption www.bluesredemption. com q Valley Center Stage — Bryant Urban Band q Emerald City Smoothie — Dan O’Bryant Duo http://theroaddogz.com
8-11 p.m. q Chaplin’s — Chris Stevens’ Surf Monkeys http://chrisstevensblues.com q Scott’s Dairy Freeze — Kim Field Duo www.myspace.com/ kimfieldandthemightytitansoftone q Pour House (21+) — John Stephan Band www.johnstephanband. com
7-10 p.m. q Pioneer Coffee — Nick Vigarino www.nickvigarino.com q George’s Bakery — Rod Cook www.myspace.com/ rodwcook q Euro Café — Eric Madis www.ericmadis.com q Twede’s — Paul Green & Brian Butler
9 p.m. to midnight q North Bend Theatre — The Wired! Band http://wiredbandinfo.com q Boxley’s — James King & the Southsiders www.jameskingblues.com q Valley Center Stage — Brian Lee Trio www.brianleeorbiters. com
North Bend Farmers Market has openings for vendors The North Bend Farmers Market is looking for vendors for its 2013 summer season. The farmers market is open from 6-8 p.m. Thursdays and will run June 13 through Sept. 12, according to Si View Metro Parks. The market is held at Si View Park, 400 S.E. Orchard Drive, North Bend.
North Bend Farmers Market offers booth space for farmers, processors, prepared food vendors and artisans. Limited space is also available for local nonprofit information and local business information-only booths. Resellers or imported items are not allowed. Booth spaces can be reserved on a week-to-week basis or for the full season. Get specific guidelines and apply at www.siviewpark.org/farmers-market. phtml.
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At midseason, Wildcats eye rematch with Liberty By David Hayes
By Calder Productions
Mount Si High School senior Austin Hall slides home before Lake Washington’s catcher gets control of the ball. The April 8 game at Mount Si ended in a 6-4 Wildcats win.
Mount Si is poised for a conference title By Ben Evensen In the past couple of seasons, baseball has been one of the most successful sports at Mount Si High School — the team captured the state title in 2011, and a very strong campaign in 2012 came to a screeching halt in an upset loss to Kelso in the quarterfinals. Many credited the success to former coach Elliot Cribby. After Cribby left Mount Si for a college in Texas, many wondered what that would mean for the Wildcats. Enter new coach Zach Habben, who has a long history of baseball experience. Habben first played at Skyline High School, and then Buena Vista University in Iowa, and finished his collegiate baseball career at Central Washington University. After serving as the pitching coach last year for Mount Si, he was promoted to head coach after Cribby left. The year started out with a Saturday doubleheader in the Tri-Cities. Mount Si first played defending state champion Kamiakin. The Wildcats went down early, were 5-0 after the third inning, and
were only able to pick up one more run in the fifth to lose, 5-1. Despite only giving up six hits, and having six of their own, they were unable to start off the year with a win. They finished the day by playing Walla Walla, which they were able to win 12-5, and finish on a high note. Back in the Valley, the Wildcats hosted Bothell and Lynnwood, winning both by a combined score of 22-4. On March 30, they had the special opportunity to take on Issaquah in Safeco Field, home of the Seattle Mariners. They took advantage of the opportunity, winning 10-0. They held the Eagles to just two hits, while Chase Kairis picked up the win after three innings of strong pitching. Mount Si was now 4-1. From there, it was conference play. The Wildcats won three straight versus Juanita, Interlake and Sammamish, to put them at 7-1. On April 8, they hosted Lake Washington. After falling down 3-0 against the Kangs, they rallied back in the fourth and fifth innings to make it 4-3. In the sixth, they
had three runs to go up 6-4, and seal off a huge comeback win to remain perfect in conference play. “The biggest win we had this year is the Lake Washington game,” Habben said. “We were able to chip away at the lead and played a great game to get the win. Connor Swift pitched a great game and Joey Cotto had a great catch in the last inning to make the second out of the inning by jumping to reach over the fence to catch a potential foul ball.” Following that game, Mount Si had an 8-0 shutout against Bellevue High School on April 10, in which Kairis threw all seven innings, allowing only three hits and throwing six strikeouts. Habben praised Kairis for being the biggest surprise this year for the team. “He has stepped up and filled one of the roles of a starting pitcher. He has been throwing very well this season and has stepped up for some very big games for us. This is his first year throwing on varsity, and he has been See BASEBALL, Page 11
It’s midpoint in the boys soccer season and Mount Si High School head coach Darren Brown’s team isn’t where he wants them to be. At 5-3-1, the Wildcats stare up at undefeated and league leading Liberty (6-0-1). The latest match between the two rivals ended April 9 with a 1-0 shutout win for the Patriots. Brown said he switched up the team’s formation to throw off the Patriots’ strong attack. The strategy worked for 69 minutes before the Patriots’ Joe Dapper scored the game’s lone goal. “They adjusted well to our strategy,” Brown admitted. Although Liberty held Mount Si scoreless, Brown said he has been pleased with the Wildcats’ offensive output so far this season, especially with two of his senior captains leading the league in points — Alex Censullo and Kody Clearman both have 22, with eight goals and six assists each. The problem Mount Si faces is keeping up with the Patriots defensively — Liberty has given up just four goals, including
By Calder Productions
Alex Censullo (10), Mount Si High School senior forward, drives against Juanita’s Michael Cederblom. Censullo ended up with a goal and an assist in the Wildcats’ 4-1 win April 12. four shutouts, while the Wildcats have allowed 10 goals, with just one shutout. “We’re pretty good, but we could be better,” junior center midfielder Aaron Baumgardner said. “We’re right about where we need to be, we just need to get our rhythm going.” Baumgardner, among the league leaders with nine points (three goals and three assists), said that a key to the Wildcats’ success so far has been the play of their younger players. After losing eight seniors to graduation last year, Brown has asked his underclassmen to take on a bigger
role. This year’s squad features six sophomores and one freshman. For sophomore middle/back center fielder Connor Williams, the team’s youth is a positive beyond this season. “We have a lot of good years coming up with such a good team,” he said. But, to improve this season? “We just need to make our mental focus better,” Williams added. To make a run at Liberty in the second half of the season and achieve the preseason goal of winning the KingCo 3A conference, Brown See SOCCER, Page 11
Football seniors announce their college intentions By Michele Mihalovich A group of Mount Si High School seniors have committed to walk-on status with colleges all over the United States, according to Wildcat head coach Charlie Kinnune. Hank Van Liew, an offensive lineman and linebacker, is heading to Concordia College in Minnesota. Blake Herman, an offensive and defensive lineman, will start at Wheaton College in Illinois this fall. Jimbo Davis, a wide receiver and defensive
back, committed to University of NevadaReno. Stephen Nnabue, an offensive and defensive lineman, is off to Linfield College in Oregon after graduation. Methus Weldon, a wide receiver and defensive back, committed to Berry College in Georgia. Tyler Button, also a wide receiver and defensive back, will attend Feather River College in California. Zackary Blazevich, an offensive and defensive lineman, is considering his options between two junior colleges in north-
ern California. “We are pleased that so many of our student athletes in the football program have decided to continue their education while playing football at the collegiate level,” Kinnune said. “It is satisfying to know that these young men have had a high school career both academically and athletically that have motivated and challenged them to pursue a college degree.” Michele Mihalovich: 392-6434, ext. 246, or editor@snovalleystar.com. Comment at www.snovalleystar.com.
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From Page 10 said it will come down to improving on the little things. “It’s just little mistakes,” he said. “Not communicating, not dropping back. We need to play more fluid, direct more runs off the ball. We have to be better at turning defense into offense.” While Brown works on the little things to help his team improve, going for the Wildcats in the stretch drive through the second half is the schedule — four of their last six games will be at home. Brown said the advantage comes down to routine. “We’re very good at home. The guys are used to playing here. There’s no bus or travel,” he said, adding his players use a secret weapon when preparing for home games. “They take a nap after school. They come to the game more rested and with more energy. You see more juice in them.” Baumgardner agreed home-field advantage should be the deciding factor the next time the Wildcats host the Patriots on May 2. “It’ll take us being really organized, all communicating and talking. We’re excited because we know we’re good enough to beat them,” he said. “We’re all in this together. It’s going to be a crazy game.”
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Championship smiles The Mt. Si Gymnastics and Dance team qualified for the state championships, which are later this month.
Snoqualmie Valley Trail closed for updates Continuing with restoration work on the Snoqualmie Valley Trail, utility work later this month will require temporary closure of the trail for several days. The trail will be closed April 17-19, April 22-23 and April 29, according to a press
release from the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks. There will also be a partial trail closure April 27, which could mean delays in crossing the bridge. A utility crew will reinstall a fiber optic cable that was moved while King County made extensive repairs to the century-old timber beam trestle. Go to www.kingcounty.gov/parks.
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Falls Little League kicks off season Spring brings flowers, warm weather, and baseball and softball. The Falls Little League baseball and softball season will officially kick off from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 20, according to a press release from the Falls Little League. This community event is open to the public and will include family friendly games, arts and crafts, and food. Falls Little League combines Snoqualmie Valley communities to provide a safe, fun positive, educational and fulfilling experience for boys and girls playing baseball and softball. The Falls Little League Jamboree will be at Centennial Fields in downtown Snoqualmie, 39903 S.E. Park St. Email Tanya Alter at jamboree@fallsll.org.
Joey Cotto Baseball
Mount Si senior Joey Cotto saved the day for the Wildcats in an April 8 baseball match up against Lake Washington. In the final inning, a Kang banged a foul ball that was heading out of the park, when Cotto jumped up, reached his glove over the fence and snatched the ball for out number two.
very successful throwing each one of his pitches for strikes,” he said. After that win, Mount Si traveled to Mercer Island to take on the Islanders, but fell, 5-4. It was the first conference loss for Mount Si, and left them at 9-2. Habben said he wishes he could redo that one. “The only game so far I wish we could go back and play differently would be the loss at Mercer Island. We had a 4-0 lead and did not capitalize on the opportunities we had to score more runs and add to the
PAGE 11 score,” Habben said. “We let them get back into the game, and they were able to get the momentum back that we had gotten in the first two innings.” With nine games left, Mount Si is sitting at 9-2 with a 5-1 conference record. That wasn’t an easy task, Habben said. “KingCo 3A this year is very tough. Anything can happen at any moment, which was evident on Friday against Mercer Island,” he said. While Mount Si did lose that one, the team still has a strong chance at the KingCo title with continued solid play. With their strong record, they have a great chance at a high playoff seed as well, and Habben does not want an early playoff
exit in his first season. “We plan on taking this season one day and one game at a time,” he said. “We can’t look ahead to anything, and must focus on what our jobs are that day and go from there. All we can do is work hard to get better each day and take care of business day in and day out.” The Wildcats are in the midst of another great season, and once again find themselves poised to make a strong push for the state title. Habben said they still have a long way to go, but the team is headed in the right direction. Ben Evensen is a junior at Mount Si High School.
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‘Be the Change’ conference addresses teen issues The sixth annual “Be the Change” conference is returning, inspiring youth voices and leadership, according to a press release from the Snoqualmie Valley Community Network. This year’s conference will feature returning
speaker Nigel Wrangham, accompanied by local youth and adult presenters. The conference is from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. May 4 at Chief Kanim Middle School, 32627 S.E. Redmond-Fall City Road, Fall City. This year’s topics,
selected by teens, include “Media and You,” “Stress Management and Dealing with Depression,” “Show me the Money – Financial Responsibility” and “Live it up! Don’t give it up! Suicide Prevention.” The day is designed
for youths to meet with fellow youths, have fun, have a good lunch and go home with a free T-shirt. Teens in middle school and high school are welcome. Register for this free event at www. bethechange2013.eventbrite. com.
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