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Council vote leaves Truck Town as is BY DYLAN CHAFFIN

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There will be no expanding or adding to Truck Town, per a decision made April 19 by the North Bend City Council to make the city’s interim regulations on growth permanent. It’s been four months since the council brought the pro-

posal to the public. During every meeting or work session where the truck stop has been on the agenda, members of the community have stepped forward to either strongly support or strongly oppose the mayor, the council and the commissions involved in the decision. Truck Town is the only full-

service truck stop on the 106mile stretch of Interstate 90 between Ellensburg and Seattle. Ten citizens spoke at the meeting. Seven of them supported the decision not to expand Truck Town, citing environmental concerns or how the truck stop would fit in with the city’s goal of becoming a premier recre-

ation destination. Those that spoke in favor of expansion were former truckers and the attorney of the owners of Truck Town. Other citizens said vitriolic responses were rooted in emotion and should be disregarded in the decisionmaking process. Gary Fancher, chairman

of the North Bend Planning Commission, said that there has been an increase in freight traffic, and that the city is also dealing with an influx of recreationalists who go to places like Mailbox Peak and Mount Si. “How much can one exit SEE TRUCKS, PAGE 15

Boxley’s shuts its doors

Plans are in the works to open a new venue

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Two teams of recruits prepare to enter the burn tower for a hands-on lesson in fire behavior and how to react safely to a live fire scenario April 24 at the state Fire Academy in North Bend.

Burning desire to fight fire

BY DYLAN CHAFFIN dchaffin@snovalleystar.com

Not many people grow up knowing which career path they’ll follow, but Heather Reed always knew she wanted to do something that would help other people. Growing up, Reed’s brother was interested in becoming a firefighter, but her

first priority was becoming a paramedic, she said. At 15, she joined King County Search and Rescue as a volunteer and was able to go out on emergency calls. But she soon realized that crosstraining in firefighting would make her better at her craft, she said. “I didn’t want it to be a one-sided career,” she said.

She became a volunteer with Eastside Fire and Rescue about a year-and-ahalf ago, where she would see her first house fire “three months on the line,” she said. She still remembers the details: a kitchen fire “got just a little out of control,” plus the feeling of helping others SEE ACADEMY, PAGE 15

Boxley’s landmark jazz club has closed its doors for good. Boxley’s owner Danny Kolke announced on a Facebook post to friends April 16 the club was closing its doors after seven years due to a lack of financial returns. While no date was given for the closure, the club’s last official event was its role as a venue during North Bend’s Jazz Walk April 23. Kolke’s nonprofit Boxley Music Fund will continue to support JazzClubsNW, a fellow nonprofit that brings live jazz performance and education opportunities. To learn more, go to jazzclubsnw.org/ SEE BOXLEY’S, PAGE 15

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Former sportscaster Tony Ventrella to challenge Reichert in 8th District BY JIM BRUNNER

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Veteran newscaster Tony Ventrella plans to run for Congress in the 8th Congressional District in a campaign he says will focus more on fighting big money in politics than criticizing incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert. Ventrella, a Democrat, has been mentioned for years as a potential political candidate. But he said he’s never wanted to play the fundraising game demanded of contenders in both major political parties. So while he plans to take donations, he’s hoping to follow a Bernie Sanders-like model of small contributions and won’t be calling rich people asking for big checks. He also won’t take money from political-action committees (PACs). “Everybody says there is too much money in politics but so far there hasn’t been much done about it,” said Ventrella, who plans a formal campaign announcement Monday. “This year, I think people are ready.”

He’s a supporter of efforts to overturn Citizens United, the 2010 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that unleased new waves of spending on politics. He also praises public campaign-financing initiatives, such as the “democracy vouchers” measure approved by Seattle voters last year. A self-described moderate Democrat who caucused for Hillary Clinton, Ventrella said he’ll talk about other issues too, but believes the nation’s biggest problems cannot be solved without ending the dominance of money in politics. Ventrella’s face and cheerful on-screen personality are familiar to many by virtue of his decades as sports anchor on KING-TV and sports director at KIRO-TV. The 71-yearold Connecticut native later worked for KCPQ-TV and KIRO radio and has made the motivational-speaker circuit. For the last several years, he’s worked as a digitalmedia host for the Seattle Seahawks, a job he left earlier this year as he prepared to run for office. Ventrella said his decision

to run came after meetings with representatives of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC). But he said he was turned off by the party political operatives’ message about the necessity of fundraising. “They’re nice people doing their job. But what I got from the meetings was what everybody else gets from the meetings — it’s essential to start rolling in the dough,” he said. “To me that’s just a crazy system.” Ventrella said after informing the DCCC he’d run without seeking big donations, he was asked whether he’d step aside if the organization found a candidate more enthusiastic about raising money. The DCCC did not respond to messages seeking comment Friday. Reichert, the former King County sheriff, was elected to the 8th District seat in 2004. He has faced some staunch challenges from Democrats in his first few re-election cycles, but the district grew safer in 2012 after redistricting pushed his district out of Bellevue and stretched it east

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Snoqualmie considering jail agreement in Wenatchee

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In addition to sending long-term inmates to Yakima, the City of Snoqualmie is also considering an interlocal agreement with the Chelan County Regional Jail in Wenatchee, as well, according to the April 25 council agenda. Chelan County’s daily bed rate is $75, about half the cost of the daily bed rate at the Issaquah and King County jails. King County also has an additional booking fee of $217. Chelan County will not charge an additional booking fee. If approved, the agreement will go into effect May 1 and end on Dec. 31 of this year. The agreement will be renewed automatically until the two parties decide to terminate the contract.

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Above: Jay Thomas and the Neo-Boogaloo Cats perform for a packed house at the Chaplin’s North Bend Chevrolet venue April 23 during the fifth annual North Bend Jazz Walk. At right: Danny Kolke plays the ivories as Piano Monsters: Danny Kolke and the Tony Foster Trios perform for the last time at a packed Boxley’s restaurant and jazz club which closed its doors after the Jazz Walk.

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Valley School District will host a job fair at its district office, 8001 Silva Ave. SE in Snoqualmie, from 5-7 p.m. May 10. The district is looking for people interested in opportunities such as school bus drivers, food servers and special education paraeducators. Information will be available on how to apply for school district positions.

Snoqualmie proposes ban on pan handling

The City of Snoqualmie has proposed an ordinance to prohibit “coercive solicitation,” which often results in unsafe conditions for pedestrians and motorists and brings crime to the community, according to council documents. The Snoqualmie Police Department says it has noticed an uptick in the number of individuals in Snoqualmie engaged in publicly soliciting food, money

and/or other donations from passing pedestrians or motorists. An existing ordinance in North Bend already prohibits solicitation and aggressive panhandling, and “uniformity in criminal law prevents a spillover of unwanted activity from one jurisdiction to another,” the ordinance says. If the ordinance passes on May 9, it will be illegal to solicit on any on-ramp or offramp to a state highway or freeway, and within 300 feet of any intersection of Snoqualmie Parkway and: Southeast 99th Street; Southeast 96th Street; Southeast Jacobia Street; Southeast Swenson Drive; Southeast Douglas Street; Southeast Center Street; Fairway Avenue SE; Fisher Avenue SE; Orchard Avenue SE; Allman Avenue SE; Better Way Loop SE; and Railroad Avenue SE. The penalty for solicitation is a misdemeanor charge punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 and/or 90 days in jail.

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OPINION

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We should take care of our truckers BY DYLAN CHAFFIN dchaffin@snovalleystar.com

magine a region without trucking. How soon would you run out of the goods you depend on? How many of these goods, which we rarely question as just being there, would just disappear? Over 122.5 million households, 7.5 million businesses and 90,000 government agencies nationwide depend on freight, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. In the Puget Sound region, this number is much smaller, but still largely impactful as hundreds of trucks deliver

groceries, materials and other services that by and large make our lives much easier. When Dylan North Bend first brought Chaffin the discussion of Truck Town expansion and additional truck stops to the table, citizens — including truckers — took the ordinance as an attack on the industry. At one of the first City Council meetings, a man told the council that if it wanted to remove the trucking industry from the growing city, they could stop using all of the goods that the trucking indus-

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try brings. But a town of 6,500 people isn’t big enough to support an industry that serves an entire metropolitan area and two major ports. There simply isn’t enough money to do so. The city had approached the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, along with other state agencies, about a partnership that would ease the impacts trucking has on roads and the environment, but were basically told that it wasn’t their problem, Mayor Ken Hearing said. It’s clear, though, that North Bend is not forgetting about the truck stop. It’s not trying to tear out the land from under the existing businesses. It’s not trying to shut it down. Even if it was, where would

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the drivers go? Councilwoman Jeanne Pettersen brought up an interesting point when she mentioned that a large parcel of land near the I-90/State Route 18 interchange in Snoqualmie would be a fitting place for another truck or rest stop, as long as there were amenities provided. According to City of Snoqualmie spokeswoman Joan Pliego, North Bend has never approached the city about the potential for putting a truck stop there. But would it work? What about in other cities along the I-90 corridor? It’s certainly worth considering, if we want to take care of the industry devoted to taking care of us.

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Our family has lived here in the Snoqualmie Valley for the past 12 awesome years. I never realized what great local talent is hidden in this Valley. I know this is going to sound like a shameless plug for a local business, but here it is. My two teenage sons and I went to an Open Mic Night at The Black Dog Arts Cafe not so long ago, and what an awesome venue. We had so much fun, we went back to watch a band that’s fairly big in the music industry. If you are a fan of live entertainment, go and watch, you will be pleasantly surprised. If we all can do just a little bit more for our small local Valley businesses, I know they will be here for us. I use the phrase “Live Local, Shop Local.” Take care of the community and it will take care of you.

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The Northwest Railway Museum is celebrating Mother’s Day with a free scenic train ride through the Cascade foothills May 7 and 8. Mothers can enjoy a ride on the antique train when accompanied by a paying child of any age. Round-trip tickets cost $12 for ages 2-20, $20 for ages 62 and up and $22 for ages 13 through 61. Children under 2 ride for free. Trains depart every 90 minutes beginning at 11 a.m. from the Snoqualmie Depot, 38625 SE King St., and at noon from the North Bend Depot at 205 McClellan St.

Sharpen those fishing hooks and get ready for a morning of fun at the annual Kids’ Trout Derby in Snoqualmie from 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. May 7. The free event will be hosted by the Mount Si Fish and Game Club at the ponds behind the Snoqualmie Police Department, 34825 SE Douglas St. Kids ages 5 to 14 may compete and children under 5 can fish, but not compete. No registration is necessary. There is a two-fish limit and nets are not allowed. The club will offer refreshments and

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THE BEAT HUMANS OF ISSAQUAH

HENRY LEVEL By Jacqueline Rayfield Liberty High School Henry Level is a beloved English teacher at Liberty High School. Besides teaching the student favorites, sophomore Honors English and senior English, Level gives highly valued advice to his students. Question: How can students make sure that they are respected by their teachers? Answer: “Don’t be afraid to interact with your teacher. It could just be saying hello or asking about something in the teacher’s room. I don’t think it ever hurts to build a relationship with someone on a personal level. I don’t know if students realize it, but usually what I have the most respect for in students is the way that I see them interact with each other and treat each other. Are you really listening to each other during discussions for instance? Are you someone who goes out of your way to help someone else? I gain a lot of respect for students when they do something kind. And that’s probably true in a workplace as well. If the boss sees that a person didn’t have to do something, but they went and did it anyway, that would look really positive. It’s really just about being a genuine, nice person.” Q: Are there any things your students have done that have caused you to gain or lose respect for them in the classroom? A: “I’ve seen anything from the snotty moments when a teenager sits there and rolls their eyes at somebody else, or being critical in a harsh way. A lot of times it takes several good moments to build respect, and it can be lost quickly.”

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An open letter to students By Matthew Duff Issaquah High School Dear Teenagers of Issaquah, Teenagers often profess that adults don’t understand them. We’re slower to observe that the reverse is often true as well. Most of us can’t relate to taxes, marriage, careers, parenting, midlife crises or the global economy. So what do we say when we’re talking to adults?

For a long time I entered “grown up” conversations as if there was a right thing to say and I didn’t know what it was, and I ended up mumbling awkwardly and smiling a lot. Consequently, most of my conversations with adults didn’t last very long. If a lot of teenagers feel the way I did, that probably hurts the teen-adult relationship dynamic. We’d do better to relax a little. Just because you lack

obvious mutual interests doesn’t mean you can’t address adults with confidence and poise. That doesn’t mean you have to act unnatural, but do maintain eye contact and have confidence in what you think and say. Interact with adults as confidently as you interact with your peers, and depending on the situation, nearly as casually. Most importantly, respect your elders. Regardless of

which generation is hipper or more technologically savvy, adults have been through more of life than we have, and they might in fact know some things we don’t. Adults often have good advice, and teens would do well to give it the time it deserves. Adults will recognize that respect, be impressed and reciprocate it. Sincerely, Teenagers of Issaquah

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An open letter to parents By Erika Kumar Skyline High School Dear Parents of Issaquah, First and foremost, thank you for the big and the little sacrifices you have made for us. I know we often come off as ungrateful and moody, but deep down we recognize and are deeply appreciative of everything you’ve done for us. However, there are some issues that need to be addressed. To begin with, both parents and teenagers need to

An open letter to teachers By Megan So Liberty High School Dear Teachers of Issaquah, While we students truly appreciate our educators, there are many things we wish you would understand (or remember, since you too were once in our positions) about our lives. High school students are fairly busy people. While some may simply watch Netflix from 3 to midnight, many have responsibilities besides school, like extracurricular activities,

FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2016 work on peacefully bridging the generational gap between us. We understand you grew up in a different time, but that doesn’t mean you get to impose your generation’s values and customs onto us. We’re growing up in the 21st century, and we fully intend to take advantage of those benefits, like social media. After all, we have to deal with challenges unique to our generation. We are under immense academic and social pressures, unlike anything any previous generation has had to deal with in their teens. We have to be the perfect student, the perfect athlete, the perfect musician, and the perfect volunteer because we have to get into a good college and graduate high school knowing exactly what we want

part-time jobs, sports, family and volunteer work. Don’t forget, teens need their sleep to properly function the next day. Adding three to five hours of homework on top of that makes it difficult for students to be grateful for school. We only spend a few odd hours a week together and far less time interacting on a one-on-one basis, so you may not always realize that we have a million other things stressing us out outside of your class. As important as school is to our lives, please remember that we students want to explore what the world has to offer beyond our desks and computers. We want time to make memories that we can reminisce when we are adults. We want to spend breaks trav-

to do in life. Media and society in general creates unattainable expectations for our looks. We’re trying so hard to fit in, find a sense of belonging, and understand our place in the world. On top of all of that, we come home and have to be the perfect son/daughter/sibling. If you were under all of that pressure, you’d be moody too. And yes, sometimes we mess up. Sometimes we make stupid choices. But that doesn’t mean we’re bad people. We’re just confused human beings trying to figure out how this world works and trying to learn how to become an adult. Despite what it seems like, we are trying our best. Sincerely, Teenagers of Issaquah

eling or resting, not studying. We understand that you have a required curriculum that must be covered in limited time, and we thank you for your support and dedication to our learning. But from here on out, please consider the aforementioned. School is supposed to be a place where students develop a passion for learning, not a distaste for academics. We do realize that many of the issues we have with school is the fault of the U.S. education system. We certainly don’t personally blame you for all the shortcomings of education. All we are asking is a little more understanding and awareness of the struggles of your students. Sincerely, Teenagers of Issaquah

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DO YOU EVER FEEL DISRESPECTED BY ADULTS BECAUSE OF YOUR AGE? Skyline

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“I feel like, as a general age group, our credibility is automatically lowered in the eyes of adults. Also, using social media is a primary way of communicating for our generation, but since adults didn’t have it as youth, they frown upon it.”

NIRAJ PANCHALAVARAPU Freshman

“When I was younger, I felt like adults disrespected me and they thought that I couldn’t do things because of my age. Now, adults treat me like the adult I am and it’s a great feeling!”

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YARELI SANCHEZ Freshman

“I haven’t been disrespected personally because of my age but sometimes people think we can’t do certain things because we are too “young” or such. It’s annoying because they don’t know what we can or can’t do. Age doesn’t define how mature or immature we are.”

KIRAN SINGH Junior

“On occasion, adults treat children in a patronizing manner, but it often only affects students who feel disrespected because they’re mature.”

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An open letter to strangers By Namrata Chintalapati Issaquah High School Dear Strangers of Issaquah, I know that as I become an adult, my life will get harder, but this is the hardest it’s ever been for me. I know that you have the best intentions when you say, “You’re too young to be so stressed”, but I’ve never had as many different things to worry about as I do now. School, sports, family, friends, activities, the prospect of college

— there’s a lot happening. There are a lot of things I worry about that you may find silly, like finding a date to homecoming or trying to follow fashion trends. I don’t think it’s fair to say I shouldn’t care about those, though. Different people have different things that are important to them, and as we grow older, our priorities shift. One of the greatest struggles is that I can’t really define whether I’m a child or an adult. I’m at this awkward stage at which there are certain decisions I’d like to make for myself, but I can’t be entirely self-sufficient just yet. I’m just learning how to handle life independently, but I can’t be expected to make all the right choices all the time. I promise

I’ll try my best, but I may slip up here and there. I really don’t want to be judged negatively for making a few mistakes — after all, I’m trying. And part of growing up is learning from your failures, right? You were a teenager at one point. Maybe you even have a kid who’s going through what I am. Whatever the case, I could use all the encouragement I can get. I want to learn, I want to grow, and even though I may seem weirdly closed-off or indifferent at times, I secretly want your help. I want guidance, but I also want to be independent. I don’t get it, either, but I guess it’s just part of being a teenager. Sincerely, Teenagers of Issaquah

SOPHIE MARTS Senior

“I would say that there is definitely a stereotype that teens aren’t taken seriously because of their age, but there are so many adults (like teachers, coaches, parents, counselors, and other community members) who see our potential to succeed and want to help us get where we’re going!”

GRACE CHEN Sophomore

“Sometimes, adults underestimate my knowledge, determination, work ethic, etc., because of my age and they don’t take me seriously when I present my ideas or goals. They are surprised when I ask detailed, specific questions or give input, but this underestimation actually motivates me. On the other hand, there are also some amazing adults who believe a lot in the youth and see your age as an advantage.”

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Valley Center Stage presents ‘The Lion in Winter’ sons (each eager to take the throne) and Henry’s manipulative wife Eleanor of Aquitaine, who has been kept in prison since raising an army against him. While the three sons backstab and squabble to take their place in history, Eleanor and Henry use their offspring as pawns against each other in a dangerous game of cat and mouse.

The play runs May 6-21, with performances at 7:30 p.m. May 6-7, 12-14 and 19-21 and a matinee at 2 p.m. May 14. Tickets are $14/senior and student and $17.50/ adult. Purchase tickets online at bit.ly/1YQP6sW. The Valley Center Stage is located at 119 W. North Bend Way. To learn more, call 2008936 or go to valleycenterstage.org.

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Calendar of events Saturday, April 30 Healthy Kids Day, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., YMCA/Community Center, 35018 SE Ridge St., ywhatsnew.org/snoqualmie Big Flip Gymnastics, Saturdays, $112, 10:35 a.m. through June 11, Si View Metro Parks, 400 SE Orchard Drive, North Bend, siviewpark. org/preschool.phtml Crazy Pool Tourney (3 p.m.) & BBQ Rib Fundraiser (5:30 p.m.), 3 p.m., Sno-Valley Eagles No. 3529, $10 donation, 8200 Railroad Ave. 8881129 Train Rides with Northwest Railway Museum, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Northwest Railway Museum, 38625 SE King St., Snoqualmie, $10 children, $16 seniors, $18 adults, under 2 ride free, trainmuseum.com or 888-3030 Theatre Black Dog Presents ‘To Kill a Mockingbird,’ 8 p.m., The Black Dog Arts Café, 8062 Railroad Ave. SE, Snoqualmie, tickets are $12 for students and seniors, $15 for general audience, brownpapertickets. com/event/253617, 88313647

Sunday, May 1 Train Rides with Northwest Railway Museum, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Northwest Railway Museum, 38625 SE King St., Snoqualmie, $10 children, $16 seniors, $18 adults, under 2 ride free, trainmuseum.com or 888-3030 Theatre Black Dog Presents ‘To Kill a Mockingbird,’ 4 p.m., The Black Dog Arts Café, 8062 Railroad Ave. SE, Snoqualmie,

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Monday, May 2 Merry Monday Story Time, 11-11:30 a.m., North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., North Bend, 888-0554 Creative Movement 2, preschool, $38, 11:20 a.m., Si View Metro Parks, 400 SE Orchard Drive, North Bend, siviewpark.org/preschool. phtml Study Zone, 5-7 p.m., North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., North Bend, 8880554 Snoqualmie public meetings: Parks & Public Works, 5-6 p.m.; Community Development 6-7 p.m.; Planning Commission, 7-8 p.m., City Hall, 38624 SE River St.

Tuesday, May 3 The Snoqualmie/Fall City Family History Group, we help people find their family and complete their family tree, 10-11:30 a.m., Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. SE, 888-1223 Finance & Administration Committee, 4-5 p.m., City Hall, 211 Main Ave. N., North Bend Finance & Administration, 6-7 p.m. City Hall, 38624 SE River St., Snoqualmie City Council meeting, 7-9 p.m., Mt Si Senior Center, 411 Main Ave. S., North Bend First Tuesday Book Club: “Beautiful Ruins” by Jess Walters; and “Desert Queen” by Janet Wallach, 7-8:30 p.m., North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St.,

Wednesday, May 4 Sno-Valley Indoor Playground, ages 0-5, 9:3011:30 a.m., $1 donation, Si View Community Center, 400 SE Orchard Drive, North Bend, snovalleyindoorplayground.org Story Times: Toddlers 10-10:30 a.m., Preschool 11-11:45 a.m., Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. SE, Snoqualmie, 888-1223 Preschool Story Time, ages 3-6, 11-11:45 a.m., Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. SE, Snoqualmie, 888-1223 One-on-One Computer Help, 1-3 p.m., North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., North Bend, 888-0554 Sno Valley Teen Closet, 4-6 p.m. Mt Si Lutheran Church, 411 NE 8th North Bend Study Zone, 5-7 p.m., North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., North Bend, 8880554 Study Zone, 5-7 p.m., Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd SE, Snoqualmie, 888-1223 Civil Service, 6-7 p.m., City Hall, 38624 SE River St., Snoqualmie Open Mic Night, 7 p.m., Black Dog Arts Café, 8062 Railroad Ave. SE, Snoqualmie, 831-3647

Thursday, May 5 Story times: Toddlers, ages 2-3, 10-10:30 a.m.; Preschoolers, ages 3-6, 11-11:30 a.m., North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., North Bend, 888-0554 Block Party! Bricks @ the Library, ages 4-12, 2-3 p.m., Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. SE, Snoqualmie,

888-1223 Study Zone, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd SE, Snoqualmie, 888-1223 Student Showcase, 6:30 p.m., The Black Dog Arts Café, 8062 Railroad Ave. SE, Snoqualmie, 831-3647 Family Story Time, all young children, 7-8 p.m., Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. SE, Snoqualmie, 888-1223 Second Annual Macho Libre Cigar and Wrestling Fiesta, 7 p.m., Snoqualmie Casino Ballroom, 37500 SE North Bend Way, tickets are $35-$135, bit.ly/1qNz1cm Clint McCune, 7:30 p.m., Black Dog Arts Café, 8062 Railroad Ave. SE, Snoqualmie, 831-3647

Friday, May 6 May Family Fun: Preschool Safety Fair & Harmonica Pocket Show, all ages, free, 9:3011:45 a.m., Sno-Valley Indoor Playground, Si View Community Center, 400 SE Orchard Drive, North Bend, snovalleyindoorplayground.org Teen STEM Club: Take it Apart, grades 5-8, 1:303:30 p.m., Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. SE, Snoqualmie, 888-1223 Theatre Black Dog Presents ‘To Kill a Mockingbird,’ 8 p.m., The Black Dog Arts Café, 8062 Railroad Ave. SE, Snoqualmie, tickets are $12 for students and seniors, $15 for general audience, brownpapertickets.com/event/253617, 831-3647 The Valley Center Stage presents “The Lion in Winter,” 7:30 p.m. May 6-7, 12-14 and 19-21, and 2 p.m. May 14

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Police blotter Dad rescues phone At 6:34 p.m. April 19, officers responded to a suspicious loss of a cell phone. Upon arrival, they learned the reporting person’s daughter had lost a cell phone at EJ Roberts Park at 500 Thrasher Ave. NE. The reporting person’s husband used a phone ap to track it in possesssion of two males on scene at the park. After chasing them down, the two males gave up running, admitted to picking up the phone in the grass and returned it to the father. The dad was content with the outcome.

catching a cab out of town.

Vandalism At 8:23 p.m. April 18, homeowners on Cascade Avenue Southeast returned home to find a large planting pot pushed over and several light bulbs removed and broken from the front porch. Total damage was estimated at $450.

A smelly emergency

Officers responded at 6:30 p.m. April 16 to a report of a person hearing multiple gun shots on Southeast Forest Street. After investigating, officers neither saw nor heard any further disturbances.

At 8:36 p.m. April 14, Snoqualmie firefighters received a phone call reporting an electrical smell behind a microwave/ outlet at a home on Quigley Avenue Southeast. Crews responded as a structure fire. Upon arriving, nothing was found in the walls and the microwave was the only source of the burning smell. The homeowner was told not to use the microwave and to call back if the smell returned.

Suspicious trash

Illegal burn

At 12:03 p.m. April 17, officers responded to a report of possible stolen items found in a dumpster in the 8100 block of Railroad Avenue Southeast. The officers contacted the owner of the dumpster and discovered the items were hers, were not stolen and she had thrown them away herself.

At 2:59 p.m. April 17, Snoqualmie firefighters witnessed an illegal burn at an address on Meadowbrook Way Southeast while returning from training. Smoke from the fire was traveling far from the point of origin and becoming a nuisance. The homeowner was contacted. The crew noted that the burn pile was 10 feet in diameter, and appeared to be burning yard debris from taking out a tree. The homeowner was advised of the no burning ordinance. He extinguished the fire while the crew was on scene. They provided fire watch until the fire was extinguished.

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At 9:56 p.m. April 17, officers responded to a dispute at Truck Town at 46600 SE North Bend Way. They discovered a student trainee had gotten drunk, but was told she could not get back on the truck. An argument had broken out when she was only trying to retrieve personal items from the truck. The officers separated the arguing parties and allowed the trainee to retrieve her items before

In addition to the above calls, Snoqualmie EMTs responded to 10 medical aid incidents bringing the total number of calls to date to 306.

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Mount Si sophomore Lee Kamp clears 10 feet in the pole vault and adds two feet to his old personal record during the Wildcats’ April 21 track and field meet against Issaquah and Newport.

Mount Si sweeps Newport in KingCo 4A track meet

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The Mount Si boys handily defeated Newport, 110-35, and the girls earned an 89-61 victory when the Wildcats hosted a Class 4A KingCo Conference track and field meet on April 21. The Wildcats competed against the Issaquah Eagles and Newport Knights, although team scores only included their head-to-head results with Newport. Mount Si recorded a handful of season-best marks during the meet, starting with junior sprinter Jacob Belceto. Belceto won the 100-meter dash in 10.99 seconds, joining Bothell’s Kevin Liu as the only KingCo 4A athletes to crack the 11-second barrier this season. Statewide, Belceto ranks fourth in the 100. He also won the 400 meters in a season-low time of 50.43, which helped him

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Mount Si junior Hannah Waskom blazes away from the field in the last lap of the 1600-meter race to win in a time of 5 minutes, 6.50 seconds during the Wildcats’ April 21 track and field meet against Issaquah and Newport.

into the No. 8 spot in the state. Senior Andrew Harris con-

tinues to put his athleticism on display. The state medalwinning wrestler swept the

110 and 300 hurdles and has SEE TRACK, PAGE 14

Track and field Mount Si Invitational The host Wildcats swept both of the team races as the boys scored 138 points and the girls scored 126 ½ to outdistance seven other schools. On the boys’ side, Jacob Belceto was a double winner in the 100- and 200-meter dashes. His winning times were 10.96 and 22.24 seconds, respectively. Freshman Joe Waskom (9:36.88) won the 3,200 meters and the 4x100 team of Josh Bacos, Belceto, Curtis Hutcherson and Hunter Titus won in 44.01. Field winners for Mount Si included Jacob Wachtendonk in the javelin (170 feet, 1 inch), Michael Bacon in the high jump (5-10) and Baly Botten in pole vault (14-9). Mount Si’s girls picked up two wins, starting with Hannah Waskom’s triumph in the 3,200 (10:56.49). Sarah Panciroli was first in pole vault (9-6).

Friday, April 22

Baseball Mount Si 4, Issaquah 0 The KingCo-leading Wildcats won their seventh straight game, using a complete-game shutout from Jimmy Boyce to defeat the host Eagles. Boyce’s line included four hits, one walk and 11 strikeouts. He outdueled Issaquah’s Greg Ketron, who gave up two earned runs on five hits, no walks and four strikeouts in six innings. Mount Si (15-2 overall, 11-2 KingCo 4A) scored all of its runs in the top of the sixth. Boyce drove in two of the runs, Justin Lutz had an RBI, and Matt Dolewski finished 2 for 4 with a run scored. Boys soccer Mount Si 5 Inglemoor 2 The Wildcats continued their offensive barrage – they’ve scored 21 goals in their past five games – and moved into second place in KingCo 4A thanks to Issaquah’s loss at Eastlake. Jimmy Jacobson had a hat trick, scoring a penalty kick in the ninth minute and from the run of play in the 32nd SEE ROUNDUP, PAGE 13

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6-2, 6-1. Doubles: Meg Leonard-Natalie Boesen (R) d. Katie Larson-Allie Urbasich, 6-1, 6-1; Allie Hanson-Jina Kwon (R) d. Sydnee Taylor-Ashley Cole, 6-0, 6-0; Jordan Graham-Alex Sjoboen (MS) d. Michelle AngPatrice Li, 6-1, 7-6 (7-2).

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and 65th minutes. Matt DiLoreto and Drew Harris also scored as Mount Si went to 4-1-1 in conference. The Wildcats visited Issaquah on Tuesday after press deadline in a game that could settle one of two spots into the KingCo championship game.

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Mount Si senior midfielder Jimmy Jacobson (7) fires his third goal of the game past two Inglemoor defenders for the hat trick in the 65th minute of their April 22 soccer match as the Wildcats won, 5-2.

bounce back when it hosts Spanaway Lake at 6 p.m. Friday.

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Singles: Marin Bando (R) d. Hannah Jones, 6-3, 6-0; Emily Schwabe (MS) d. Ida Putnik, 6-2, 6-3; Ramya Kanapali (R) d. Stephanie Miles, 6-3, 4-6, 10-4; Jessie Liu (R) d. Elizabeth Bourgault,

Baseball Mount Si 2 Inglemoor 0 In a matchup of the best and worst records in KingCo 4A, the Wildcats got just enough offense to knock off the Vikings in Snoqualmie. Mount Si (14-2, 10-2) went ahead in the first inning when Justin Lutz singled to score Mason Marenco. In the sixth, the Wildcats added a second run through Owen Roche’s RBI single that brought home Reid Lutz. Collin Anderson went five innings for the win and Nick Solomon picked up a two-inning save, with the pair scattering eight hits

Fastpitch Eastlake 14 Mount Si 0 The Wolves continued their torrid hitting – they’ve scored at least 14 runs in four of their past five games – and locked up the KingCo 4A win in five innings over the Wildcats in Snoqualmie. Julie Graf went 3 for 3 with three RBI, and Emma Bickford had two doubles and three RBI. Cassie Carter, Morgan Olynyk and Georgia Robinson each had two singles as part of Eastlake’s 14-hit attack. Eastlake (9-3, 7-2) is on a five-game winning streak and heads to Bothell at 4 p.m. Monday. Mount Si (5-8, 2-7) managed only three hits against Graf and Kira Smith. The hits came from Rose Vogt, Abby Gronewald and Heather Hinton.

Boys lacrosse Woodinville 20 Mount Si 1 The visiting Wildcats had little to celebrate as the Falcons won easily in Division I KingCo play behind five goals from Noah Bamesberger. Alexander Blue and Tomomi Hirai each scored four goals and Mason Leet added three for Woodinville (9-5, 7-1), while Mount Si fell to 3-6, 3-5.

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Boys soccer Mount Si 4 Bothell 0 The Wildcats dominated the Cougars from start to finish at Pop Keeney Stadium in Bothell, moving into third place in KingCo 4A with 10 points. Jimmy Jacobson’s first game back from an injury was a positive one as he had a goal and an assist. Reid Howland, Kyle Hunter and Ethan Duvall also scored for Mount Si (102-1, 3-1-1).

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Girls lacrosse Lake Sammamish 17 Mount Si 1 The Wildcats managed only a single goal from Jessica Morris and goalkeeper Tessa Lewis was under attack as Lake Sammamish launched 25 shots on goal. Jessy Clinch had a game-high four goals for Lake Sammamish. Madelyn Hunter, Madison Strickland, Korbyn Stahl, Megan Lynch and Amy Wyrick each had multi-goal games. Mount Si (6-4 overall, 1-4 league) looks to

Wednesday, April 20

and striking out seven. Inglemoor dropped to 3-11 overall, 1-10 in KingCo.

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top-seven KingCo marks for both events. In the 4x100 relay, Mount Si’s boys recorded their best time of the season as Josh Bacos, Belceto, Justin Falk and Hunter Titus won in 44.08 seconds. Jacob Wachtendonk kept adding to his lengthy marks in the javelin. His toss of 176 feet, 5 inches is the best of the season in KingCo and pushed him to the No. 7 ranking in the state. Sophomore Michael Bacon won the high jump, becoming the first Wildcat this season to clear 6 feet. Baly Botten won the pole vault at 14 feet, the top KingCo mark so far. While the girls’ competition saw defending 4A state champion Issaquah dominate – the Eagles won 10 of 18 events – Mount Si didn’t have to worry about head-to-head results with them. The Wildcats earned the victory over Newport as they captured four events and had better depth than the Knights in most events.

Mount Si’s winners were senior Curstyn Williamson in the 100 (12.83), junior Hannah Waskom in the 1,600 (5:06.50), freshman Jenae Usselman in the javelin (105-11) and senior Lauren Rutherford in the long jump (16-6). Williamson, Waskom and Rutherford’s winning marks were all season-bests. Williamson moved up to third in KingCo in the 100, while Waskom lowered her KingCo-leading time in the 1,600 and sits third statewide. Rutherford also leads KingCo in the long jump and Usselman’s previous best of 110-10 is good for third in javelin.

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Above left, Mount Si freshman Joe Waskom runs his 1600-meter race to a third place finish with a time of 4 minutes, 30.20 seconds. Above, Mount Si senior Amanda Antoch smiles on the way down realizing she has set a personal record clearing 10 feet in the pole vault. At right, Mount Si senior Nathan Kuhnhausen lands in the sand pit in the triple jump with his second personal record of the day of 37 feet, 6 1/2 inches

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who were stuck. That’s why the 21 year old decided to attend the 11-week Recruit Academy course at the state Fire Training Academy in North Bend. Reed is one of 23 recruits in this round and joins other trainees from fire departments all over the state.

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bear when you have a city 35 minutes away from 3.6 million people,” he asked the crowd. While speaking to the issue, Councilwoman Jeanne Pettersen said that the Puget Sound region has an insufficient number of full-service truck stops, and it is a danger to public safety when trucks are forced to park on Interstate 90 when Snoqualmie Pass is closed. She noted that there’s a parcel of land at the I-90 and State Route 18 interchange in Snoqualmie that “would be perfect for a rest stop or truck stop.” But the city is not turning its back on Truck Town. City Clerk Londi Lindell noted that when she worked in Federal

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Led by Deputy State Fire Marshal Frank Poyner, last weekend was the first time the recruits saw a full fire training, staged in a burn tower. Made of concrete, the burn tower is divided into several rooms of varying size — designed to give the trainees experience in watching how different materials and spaces react to heat and flame. Before they even put on their gear, the group is

given extensive instruction on what to look for even outside of a fire scenario, Reed said. “This particular set of bunker gear doesn’t handle like I expected it to,” she noted after the first fire lab of the day. When the recruits exited the burn tower, sweating and covered in soot, another instructor made them wait to remove their masks for several minutes, while

Way, the city decided to close a truck stop and rezone the land for retail. But North Bend has embraced the truck stop, and will continue to work with its owners to ensure success, council members said. There also haven’t been any requests for expansion from the truck stop. “Voting in favor does not mean a vote against trucking,” Fancher said. “Voting for this does not mean the work is done, the problem is solved or the industry

needs are met. “It does not mean we have a lack of concern or care for the more than 6,000 I-90 truck drivers and their services. Rather, it is a reflection of one city of about 6,500 residents that cannot take on the need alone for a region of more than 2 million people, countless businesses and two ports.” The decision to make the city’s interim regulations on growth permanent passed unanimously.

the breathing apparatuses reached a safe temperature for them to touch with their bare hands. If a firefighter doesn’t wait to remove their gear coming out of a fire, it could result in burns that take them out of commission, the instructor noted. There’s a lot to remember, with the first 8 or 9 weeks of the program teaching the

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usable and bring it up to code occupancy, such as build a second restroom. JazzClubsNW has five weeks to complete the

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