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Your locally owned newspaper, serving North Bend and Snoqualmie, Washington July 10, 2015
Snoqualmie makes two top 10 lists
Photos by Dylan Chaffin
A large crowd marches down Southeast Center Boulevard in Snoqualmie for the annual Fourth of July celebration.
Patriotism on Parade Snoqualmie Ridge celebrates 4th of July in style
At left, an entertainer walks down Southeast Ridge Street. Above, Snoqualmie Mayor Matt Larson waves to the crowd from an old-fashioned fire truck during the opening parade for Fourth of July festivities in Snoqualmie Community Park. Above right, a woman walks her child in a decorated stroller at the beginning of the Fourth of July parade.
Snoqualmie has ranked as the fourth best town in the nation for places to raise a family. In a report compiled by Niche — a content site that provides information for students, families and professionals — Snoqualmie ranked just under Redmond and beat out more than 1,500 other towns for the title. Niche ranks towns based on school ratings, crime rates, age demographics and access to affordable housing and childcare. There are other, smaller factors including access to libraries, daycares and grocery stores. Snoqualmie earned an A- for crime and safety, an A+ for community, a B+ for education and an A for housing. The city faltered in access to libraries and grocery stores, earning a grade of C for both. Read the full report at http:// bit.ly/1HHjZpN. Snoqualmie ranked fifth safest city in Washington Snoqualmie has been ranked among the safest cities to work, live and play in Washington. The city ranked fifth out of 40 others for 2015 in the number of violent and property crimes per capita in the state, according to data compiled by SafeWise. Snoqualmie lowered reports of property crime by 60 percent over the past couple of years, according to the report. Reported burglaries went from 28 to 17, and reports of theft went from 110 to 65, even with a population increase of 1,000 residents between 2012 and 2013. Neighboring Sammamish was ranked the safest city in Washington. Issaquah was ranked 38th. Read the report at http://bit. ly/1J2OUA3. Prsrt Std U.S. Postage PAID Kent, WA Permit No. 71 POSTAL CUSTOMER
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THE CITY OF SNOQUALMIE PRESENTS Summer of 2015 Coming to a Park near You
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July 2: Hunger Games - Mocking Jay July 16: Journey to the Center/Earth July 30: Big Hero 6 August 13: Malificent August 27: The LEGO Movie September 3: Monster University
On two Thursdays in August enjoy live music in the Amphitheater off Center Street on the Ridge.
Bring the family, dance, listen, watch and ENJOY!
Music in the Park:
Due to inaccurate information given to the Star by police, details of an assault were reported incorrectly in the June 26 issue. The victim was a male, not a female. Robert Adam Watson was charged with aggravated assault and robbery, not domestic violence.
Festival at Mount Si needs artists
Sit out under the stars and enjoy kid and teen movies on a 70 foot big screen in Community Park (outside the Community Center located at the YMCA).
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July 9 - Mini-Big Band • July 23 - Pony Boy Big Band August 6 - Eastside Jams • August 20 - Pony Boy Big Band
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Organizers are looking for artists to demo, display and sell their artwork at the Festival at Mount Si, a three-day event Aug. 7-9. There is no fee to participate. Artists are only asked to help with either set up or tear down, demo their art and man the sale tent for a least two hours. There will be a display tent for their art, no size restrictions. Photography and fine art must be wired to hang and family friendly (no nudity). There will be tables to display 3-D art, and all art will be locked up at night for safety. Artists may display, demo and sell on all three days or just one or two. The festival hours are from 6-10 p.m. Aug. 7, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 8 and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 9. All art must be picked up at end of festival on Sunday; it can’t be held or stored. If you would like to participate, email Camille Bodey at Camille193701@ hotmail.com or Tami Donnelly at Tami7220@ msn.com.
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Hitch a ride with Thomas the Tank and his friends Everyone’s favorite tank engine is chugging through Snoqualmie once again. Come ride with the iconic Thomas the Tank Engine for the 2015 Day Out With Thomas. This Really Useful engine has traveled all the way from the island of Sodor and has arrived Right on Time to give a ride to aspiring engineers and their families. To meet Thomas and other beloved characters like Sir Topham Hat, come to the Northwest Railway Museum from July 10-12, and again from July 17-19. Train departures begin at 9 a.m. and every 45 minutes thereafter. Purchase tickets on the web at www.ticketweb.com or by phone at 1-866-777-8932 toll free. Tickets are also available daily in the Depot Bookstore inside
Volunteers needed for North Bend Block Party Encompass is searching for volunteers to help during the North Bend Block Party on July 18. Volunteers are needed to supervise the bouncy house, with two-hour
the Snoqualmie Depot at 38625 S.E. King St. Friday tickets are $23; weekend tickets are $25. Due to the popularity of Day Out With Thomas, purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended. Tickets are only good for their specified date and time. Tickets purchased online or over the phone can be picked up at will call the day of the event. Thomas the Tank Engine will take passengers up to the top of Snoqualmie Falls and back. The trip takes 25 minutes. Day Out With Thomas features several activities for attendees including storytelling, video viewing, temporary tattoos of island of Sodor friends and an imagination station with arts and crafts. Pictures are encouraged to capture this day of fun with everyone’s favorite blue train.
shifts open from noon to 8 p.m. Volunteers must be at least 13. The block party is on North Bend Way, between Bendigo Boulevard and Ballarat Avenue. Sign up by emailing Sarah Bustad at volunteer@encompassnw.org.
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Anniversary
Snoqualmie Falls Hydroelectric Museum hosts tours
Somboroviches celebrate 50th anniversary Jim and Donna (Dzwonkowski) Somborovich are celebrating their golden anniversary. They were married in Detroit, Michigan, on June 19, 1965. Jim joined the Air Force in 1967 and they moved to Fairchild Air Force Base near Spokane, where they lived for four years. After their military service, the couple moved back to Michigan, where Jim completed his education at Wayne State University. In 1974, the couple had an opportunity to return to Washington; they moved to Kennewick and eventually North Bend, where they have lived for 33 years. They have raised three
LEO hosts Challenge Series race Sept. 19 Life Enrichment Options, with the aid of the Rotary Clubs of Issaquah and Sammamish, present the 2015 Challenge Series Races. The Snoqualmie race is Sept. 19. The gravity car race allows youths with developmental disabilities the experience of a thrilling soapbox derby-style race while riding in a car piloted by a typically developing driver 10 years old or older. The co-driver is a racer with mental and/or physical
Donna and Jim Somborovich in 2015
The Snoqualmie Falls Hydroelectric Museum is offering free tours to the public until Sept. 7. The hydroelectric proj-
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ect is the world’s first completely underground power plant and is one of the oldest operating power plants in the U.S., continuing to produce clean, cost-effective electricity for Puget Sound Energy customers throughout the state,
according to the PSE website. The tour chronicles Charles H. Baker’s 18981899 development of the world’s first underground power station through historical artifacts, photos and documents housed in the PSE
carpenter shop and train depot. Museum hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. The museum is at S.E. 69th Place, Snoqualmie. Learn more at http://bit. ly/1JKelcZ.
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Donna and Jim Somborovich in 1965 children in the area: James, Julie and Jennifer, and have a total of nine grandchildren.
disabilities. Two cars, propelled by gravity, race down the street to the finish line. Each car has brakes so the driver can safely stop it. Each racer with special needs has the opportunity to race more than once during each event. Lunch and an awards ceremony complete the day of fun. The free event is designed for the whole family and every child is a winner. Learn more or register by emailing info@lifeenrichmentoptions.org. Learn more about LEO at www.lifeenrichmentoptions.org.
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R e -e l e c t R ya n K o l o d e j c h u K NORTH BEND CITY COUNCIL POSITION #7 Experience • Commitment • Integrity • Common Sense • Asking Hard Questions Proven and Dedicated to Listening to & Serving the Community
• Four Years Experience on the North Bend City Council • 26-year resident of the Snoqualmie Valley • Mayor Protem / Deputy Mayor • Chairman, Economic Development Committee • Chair, Public Works Committee Worked with elected state leaders, regional leaders, County and city officials, multiple agencies, community organizers, civic-minded leaders, volunteers to make the City of North Bend a wonderful and thriving community. Involved with Snoqualmie Valley Governors Association (SVGA), Eastside Transportation Partnership, Meadowbrook Farm, Metropolitan Park District, Wildlife Groups and Snoqualmie Valley Watershed Forum. “I have helped bring tough critical city issues to a resolution and am eager to help bring a successful future to the City of North Bend. With direct involvement, willingness to engage with an open mind, asking tough questions, I have earned the con dence and endorsements of many civic leaders . . . “ - Ryan K.
Supporters Bud Raisio - Snoqualmie Valley Youth Soccer President - Metropolitan Parks District Paul Tredway - GM, Sallal Water Association Mary Norton - Chair, Meadowbrook Farm Preservation Dave Battey - Snoqualmie Valley Historian Sherwood Korssjoen - Valley Businessman, Former North Bend Planning Commissioner Tom Strofe - Local Developer and Businessman Gary Fancher - City of North Bend Planning Commission Chair Dick Ryon - North Bend Planning Commissioner Fritz Ribrary - Former Mayor of North Bend, Former Hospital Commissioner, Former President /Director Chamber of Commerce
Endorsements Jay Rodne - State Representative Kathy Lambert, Jane Hague King County Council Members City Mayors Matt Larson - Snoqualmie Jim Berger - Carnation Bernie Talmas - Woodinville Fritz Ribrary - Former North Bend City Council Members Becky Nixon - Duvall (former Mayor) Jason Walker - Duvall (Chair Snoqualmie, Valley Watershed Forum) Bob Jeans - Snoqualmie Charles Peterson - Snoqualmie Byron Shutz - Redmond
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Editorial
Be a safe driver, not a dangerous one
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chool is out and that means one thing — children are everywhere you look during the hours they used to be in school. What does that mean? It’s up to every one of us to keep them safe. People need to stop treating driving like they’re just out for a joyride — eating, drinking, shaving, reading, texting, talking — and treat it like it is: You’re piloting thousands of pounds of steel and glass and other materials that can kill in an instant. And once that instant is over, it can never be taken back. Of course, there are rules for the road, and we all (should have) read them once when we got our driver’s licenses. But how many people can recall even a handful of those rules? Now people are texting and taking pictures and posting to Facebook and tweeting, all while behind the wheel of a vehicle that can take a life in less time than it took to do any of those things. Here are some simplified rules for the road. You should follow them whether you’re on foot, on a bicycle or motorcycle, in a car or truck, or even driving something much larger, like a motorhome or a tractor trailer. First, adjust your attitude before you turn the key. Are you angry or too tired or rushing to get somewhere? Take a deep breath and remember how serious this driving thing is. Second, watch for everything. Not just children, not just animals, not just other vehicles. Scan ahead and look at the shoulders of the road coming up. Are they clear, or is someone about to cross in a crosswalk? Is a dog or a deer right by the curb, where it might dart out suddenly? Third, drive. Only drive. Listening to the radio is fine. Playing air drums while you drive is not. Don’t get on the phone. Don’t update anything. Just drive your vehicle the best you can at an appropriate speed at all times. Your life, and the lives of others, depends on it.
Home Country Sometimes you have to hold fast to your opinion
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indy Wilson was on the prowl, this beautiful Independence Day morning, searching the neighborhood for something to do for others. He decided to let his weekly day helping others come on the Fourth this week, because he was feeling very American. Let’s see … he thought … I can circumlocute over to Mrs. Hennessey’s and see if her flower garden needs weeding.
She’s got very close veins and the sugar diabeets, and getting around ain’t easy. He headed in that direcSlim Randles tion when he Columnist came across two friends of his arguing over politics. They were standing there in the shade of an elm tree and trying seriously to tear down each other’s theory on how the world, the United States, the state government and the local school board should be operated. Windy stopped and listened to them. Each would look at Windy as each point was made only to see the usually garrulous Alphonse Wilson smile benignly and nod in response.
To the Editor Re-elect Ryan Koledejchuk to North Bend City Council
Twelve years ago, we had the opportunity to come to know Ryan Koledejchuk as a neighbor, and a friend. We served with him on our homeowner’s association Architectural Control Committee for several years where we saw, firsthand, how he deals with controversial, tough issues. He is approachable, listens, responds openly and honestly, and works tirelessly to obtain the best solution for all
Pretty soon, the two combatants figured out that Windy was nodding to statements on totally opposite sides of the argument. They stopped and looked at him. “How do you stand on this, Windy?” one asked. “I stand as an American citizen,” he said, “on this recompensation of our Independence Day, knowing that our foundling fathers would want it this way. Yes, since this is a special day for all Americans, I am recumbent in the factotum that it is your very basic right to be wrong.” “Which one? Which one of us is wrong, Windy?” He grinned. “Well … you both are.” Brought to you by Windy himself. Hear his opinions on world events at www. starworldwidenetworks.com/index.php/ MusicStarWorldwide/detail/home_country.
involved. During his tenure with the city we have seen Ryan approach his responsibilities as a council member to come up with solutions for the bigger picture in the same manner. He has the same concerns for our community as we do: exploding residential development, water availability, dangerous hauling trucks from the gravel pit competing on the same roads as our school buses and pedestrians, and the overall infrastructure as we grow to maintain the appeal of our community and make the most of the amazing natural recre-
ational resources surrounding us. We need good people representing us to ensure our tax dollars are being utilized with common sense, and in a prioritized, transparent, manner. Ryan is good people. He is a committed family man with a strong desire to give back to the community, and his service to date has shown he has North Bend’s best interest at heart. We all need Ryan to be re-elected to the City Council so he can continue working on our behalf. Ron and Linda Braley North Bend
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Police blotter Snoqualmie fire
Hot wheels Firefighters responded at 4:01 p.m. June 25 to a vehicle fire at eastbound Interstate 90 at milepost 39. Snoqualmie firefighters supplied a water tank to Eastside Fire & Rescue per their request. Eastside Fire & Rescue had the fire under control upon the Snoqualmie crew’s arrival.
Phantom alarm Firefighters were dispatched at 8:37 p.m. June 28 to the old Snoqualmie Valley Hospital for a fire alarm. No cause for the alarm was found; it was reset.
New cause for alarm Firefighters were dispatched at 8:35 a.m. June 29 due to an automatic fire alarm at the old Snoqualmie Valley Hospital building. The alarm panel showed detected heat in the Emergency Room. Crews found the offending heat detector in the hallway
of the Emergency Room. Security confirmed that the same heat detector had activated twice over the past two days. Crews recommended they have the heat detector replaced.
Too many golf irons in the fire Firefighters were dispatched at 6:16 p.m. June 29 to the Mount Si Golf Course for a brush fire. They arrived on scene to find an area next to hole No. 2 with an active fire and a power line down. The area burning was around a power pole with 2-foot-tall grass next to a bike trail. Crews let the brush fire burn so Puget Sound Energy could confirm the power line was powered down. Puget Sound Energy arrived on scene and confirmed the power line was not active. Both Snoqualmie and Eastside Fire & Rescue firefighters extinguished the fire. The area was wetted down.
Snoqualmie police serving North Bend and Snoqualmie
Free parking Police responded at 8:27 a.m. June 27 to Southeast
Newton Street in Snoqualmie due to reported malicious mischief. The caller previously tried to block cars from parking on the city right of way in front of her house. Someone took exception to that and moved the cement blocks out of the way and bent the T-posts over. Police advised the caller she needed to contact the city to determine where the boundary of the right of way is.
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to locate the juveniles, but shortly afterward a second call came in reporting the same thing, with several
youths on a roof throwing water balloons. Officers spoke to the juveniles.
Information for the blotter comes directly from local police and fire reports. The Star publishes names of those charged with felony crimes.
Wild goose chase Police responded at 2:55 p.m. June 29 to EJ Roberts Park, 500 Thrasher Ave. N.E., in North Bend to a reported animal problem. A goose was chasing people around the park. The goose tried to chase after a girl on her bike and tried to bite her. The goose’s owner got the bird under control and the police call was cancelled.
Bombs away Police responded at 10:14 p.m. June 30 to Ballarat Avenue North in North Bend to a reported juvenile problem. Several youths were reportedly throwing water balloons at cars. Police were unable
EDDIE MONEY Eddie Money has “Two Tickets to Paradise” and is taking everyone. The Blue- collar rock & roll entertainer takes the Snoqualmie Casino Ballroom stage on Thursday, July 16 bringing back great memories for his fans by playing many of his classic hits including “Baby Hold on,” and “Take Me Home Tonight.” Money’s music has transcended generations and continues to delight audiences around the world. Don’t miss this fantastic show, as Eddie’s performance is always on the money.
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THE CALENDAR FOR JULY 11-17
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q Creating Cosplay Accessories: Foam Smithing Workshop, ages 13-18, noon to 2 p.m., North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., 888-0554 q ‘Creating the Life You Desire: How to Manifest Your Dreams,’ 1 p.m., Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E., 888-1223 q Greg Schroeder Quartet, 7 and 8:45 p.m., Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend, 292-9307 q Saturday Night Swing, 7 p.m., The Ballroom at Snoqualmie Casino, 37500 S.E. North Bend Way, Snoqualmie, $15, www.snocasino.com q Diamond Wolf and David Ayers, 8 p.m., Black Dog Arts Café, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie, 831-3647
q Blues Brunch with the Groovetramps, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Black Dog Arts Café, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie, 8313647 q Day Out With Thomas, departures begin at 9 a.m. from the Snoqualmie Depot, 38625 King St., tickets at www. trainmuseum.org
q Danny Kolke Trio, 6 and 7:30 p.m., Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend, 2929307 q The Heat of Summer, 7 p.m., The Ballroom at Snoqualmie Casino, 37500 S.E. North Bend Way, Snoqualmie, $20 to $30, www.snocasino. com
q ‘Home Grown Heroes’ Puppet Show, all ages, 10:30 a.m., North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., 888-0554 q SnoValley Tilth monthly meeting and potluck, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Carnation Tree Farm, 31523 N.E. 40th St., Carnation, www.snovalleytilth.org q Snoqualmie City Council meeting, 7-9 p.m., 38624 River St., Snoqualmie, 8881555 q Eastside Modern Jazz Orchestra, 7 and 8:30 p.m., Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend, 292-9307 q Friends of the North Bend Library monthly meeting, 7 p.m., North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., 888-0554
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q Snoqualmie Tunnel Bike Ride, 20-mile ride, you’ll need a Discover Pass and a headlamp, 7:30 a.m., meet at Rattlesnake Lake for the shuttle to Snoqualmie Pass, $25, preregister at http://bit.ly/1LHdN70 q North Bend Public Health and Safety Committee meeting, 4:30 p.m., City Hall, 211 Main Ave. N., North Bend, 888-1211 q Community Development Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m., 38624 River St., Snoqualmie, 8881555 q Competitive Play Drop-In Volleyball, 16 and older, 7-10 p.m., Snoqualmie Valley YMCA, 35018 S.E. Ridge St., 256-3115 q Jam Session, 7 and 8:30 p.m., Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend, 2929307
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q Toddler and Preschool Story Times, 10 and 11 a.m., Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E., 888-1223 q One-on-One Computer Help, 1-3 p.m., North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., 888-0554 q Anime and Manga Club, 3 p.m., Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E., registration required, 888-1223 q Future Jazz Heads, 5 and 7, Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend, 2929307
q North Bend Farmers Market and Summer Concert Series: The Fabulous Murphtones, 4-9 p.m., Si View Park, 400 S.E. Orchard Drive, North Bend
q Family Story Time, 10:30 a.m., North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., 888-0554 q Contra Dance, all ages, dinner at 6:30 p.m., lesson 7-8 p.m. and dancing 8-10 p.m., Sallal Grange, 12912 432nd Ave. S.E., North Bend, $5 to $10 suggested donation, 888-0825
q Public Safety Committee Meeting, 5 p.m., Snoqualmie Fire Station, 37600 S.E. Snoqualmie Pkwy., 888-1561
q Greg Williamson Quartet, 7 and 8:45 p.m., Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend, 292-9307
q Master Payne’s Circus of Adventure Magic Show, 7 p.m., Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E., 888-1223 q Solo Piano Night, 7 and 8:30 p.m., Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend, 292-9307
q Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night, 7 p.m., Snoqualmie Falls Brewery and Taproom, 8032 Falls Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie, 8312357 q Open Mic Night, 7 p.m., Black Dog Arts Café, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie, 8313647
q Eddie Money, 8 p.m., The Ballroom at Snoqualmie Casino, 37500 S.E. North Bend Way, Snoqualmie, $15 to $40, www.snocasino. com q Michaela Fuller, 7:30 p.m., Black Dog Arts Café, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie, 831-3647
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q Black Patti from Munich, 8 p.m., Black Dog Arts Café, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie, 8313647 q The Skiffs, 8 p.m. to midnight, Mt. Si Pub, 45530 S.E. North Bend Way, North Bend q Movies in the Park ‘Guardians of the Galaxy,’ 9:30 p.m., Snoqualmie Community Park, 35016 S.E. Ridge St., 831-5784
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Hurricanes provide a sanctuary Mount Si youth for baseball growth in the Valley soccer camp creates family atmosphere Sam Kenyon skenyon@snovalleystar.com
Peter Kairis has a baseball sanctuary in his backyard. Kairis, who lives in North Bend, is the coach of the Snoqualmie Valley Hurricanes, a semiprofessional baseball team in its first season in the Pacific International League. The Hurricanes, along with the Northwest Honkers, of Fall City, give the Valley two teams in the PIL this season. While the Honkers played in the PIL for the last several seasons before settling in Fall City this summer, the Hurricanes are completely new to the league. The Hurricanes started as a PONY league eight years ago when Kairis’ son, Chase, was 12 years old. As Chase, now 20, and his teammates grew, the team moved from PONY league to the Koufax League. For the past several seasons, the team has played summer tournament baseball before officially joining the PIL this year. “There’s just something about baseball,” said Aaron Peterson, who joined the Hurricanes in PONY league when he was 13. “We’ve been playing so long, it’s kind of a part of us.” Like the Honkers before they settled in Fall City, the Hurricanes are technically without a home field, although they currently share space with the Honkers at Fall City Community Park. The Honkers are currently in third place in the PIL with an 11-4 conference record. The Hurricanes are in fifth place with a conference record of 5-6. All the players are out of high school and many, like Peterson, now 21, and Chase Kairis, have played some college baseball and plan to play more. The team’s unofficial headquarters is Peter Kairis’ home, where he has constructed multiple baseball facilities on his property. He has two functional batting tunnels, one that is covered
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Outfielder Aaron Peterson, 21, practices his swing next to Hurricanes catcher Joseph Done in Peter Kairis’ batting tunnel.
By Sam Kenyon
Hurricanes catcher Joseph Done throws to teammates in Peter Kairis’ backyard. and has lights so players can hit in the rain or the dark. He also built a large garage that has been converted into a quasi-team clubhouse and youth hostel. A half-dozen beds are scattered around the twostory garage, and players often sleep over before games. “I open my doors to everybody here,” Kairis said, who started to build his baseball accommodations so players could work out without having to pay for it. “Baseball is so expensive,” he added. He began to build his baseball reserve more than 10 years ago. Bit by bit, with the help of his
teams, he expanded and grew until the team had a functioning practice facility. Kairis built it all because he was dissatisfied with the expensive baseball tutoring he saw taking place. “For the kids, the love of the game, I just saw a little niche,” he said, “something that wasn’t being done.” Kairis wanted to help the young players who shared his passion for baseball and what the sport can mean for a person’s life. “It has to do with the love of the game,” said 19-year-old catcher Joseph Done. “Baseball is one of the best learning experiences that I’ve had in my
life to understand life lessons.” Kairis welcomes all players, but it’s not a free-for-all. He pushes his team to excel on and off the field. He emphasizes to his players that grades matter a great deal in baseball. Receiving a scholarship to a four-year university is sometimes only a matter of a few grade points. “Everything is just getting to the next level for us,” Kairis said. He wants his players to reach their next level, whatever that level is. And along the way, they hope they can build a community of fans in Snoqualmie and North Bend “It’d be good for the Valley to have a team out here and it’d be good for us to be out in the Valley,” Chase Kairis said. Ultimately, all the players and the coach do it because they love baseball. Whether it’s a player hoping to take the long road into the big leagues, or just a father setting up a batting net in his backyard, it’s all for the game. “At the end of the day, it’s the love of the game,” Done said. “It’s something that you can’t quite define, but you just absolutely love it and you want to keep playing until you can’t.”
The United States exploded July 5 in the final match of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Vancouver, British Columbia, taking a 5-2 victory over Japan. Before U.S. players like Abby Wambach and Carli Lloyd were famous, they went to summer youth soccer development camps like the Wildcat Attack Soccer Camp, which begins this week. Mount Si High School boys and girls soccer coach Darren Brown will be leading the camp for the 12th consecutive year. “We’re teaching them the Wildcat way,” Brown said. “It’s, in a sense, our style of attack, our style of defense.” Wildcat Attack Camp runs in three sessions, each four days long. The camp goes from 9-11 a.m. daily July 13-16, July 20-23 and July 27-30. The camp is for boys and girls ages 5-13. Brown developed the camp to teach skills to young players in the community, and to maybe plant the seeds for the next great Wildcats soccer team. Brown’s coaching staff are all former Mount Si players, many of whom have gone on to play at the collegiate level or beyond. “We’re trying to bring in young kids who are eager to learn about the game,” Brown said. The camp, held at Wildcat Stadium at Mount Si High School, gives former Wildcat soccer players a chance to school the next generation of Snoqualmie Valley soccer players. “I thought it’d be a good opportunity to kind of promote the program Mr. Brown has made and create some more excitement in the valley about soccer, especially in the youth,” said Bruce Corrie, who was the starting goalkeeper last season for Mount Si’s boys team and is helping coach the camp.
“Just getting young people proud to be part of the valley, proud to be part of Mount Si, excited to come through Mount Si, anything I can do to help that cause, I’ll jump on.” Corrie will be playing for Western Illinois University in the fall, where he will be one of two freshmen ‘keepers on the squad, giving him a decent chance to start in his first year. Corrie isn’t the only college athlete who is lending a hand. Connor Williams, last season’s captain and star striker, will be coaching the camp. Williams will play for Saint Martin’s University in the fall. Davis Karaica, who graduated from Mount Si in 2012 then went on the play at Seattle Pacific University, has coached the camp in the past. Even professional player Nikki Stanton, who is a midfielder for Sky Blue FC, the New Jersey franchise in the National Women’s Soccer League, has helped out. Brown said one of the best aspects of the camp is the former great Mount Si players can give a lot of individual coaching attention to the players. Brown keeps the teacher-to-student ratio in mind when signing up players for the camp. “I keep the numbers down for a reason; that’s because we want these kids to get a lot of instruction,” he said. To sign up for the camp or get additional information, email Brown at brownd@svsd410.org, or call 253-961-7832. Brown said the current and former high-school players really enjoy playing with and coaching the younger children. “They absolutely love it, and it goes both ways,” he said. “What I’ve seen is, this is my 12th year directing the camps, over time I’ve had a lot of kids I’ve had in my camps turn out and be my star players for the high-school team.”
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USSF GRADE 8 REFEREE TRAINING Snoqualmie Valley Youth Soccer Association is hosting a USSF Grade 8 Referee Clinic in July. Classes will be held at the Snoqualmie Valley YMCA on July 27th and 29th from 5-9pm. There is online course material that needs to be completed at least 2 days prior to attending the “in-person” sessions. You must also attend both sessions to be certified. Course info: https://www.wareferees.org/ClinicInfo.aspx?cid=1013 Course registration:
JULY 10, 2015
International Association of Fire Fighters awards scholarships The International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2878 recently awarded Mount Si High School senior Avery Dahline a scholarship in its 16th annual program for high school seniors based on their community service/ volunteer activities. The scholarship pro-
gram is funded by the employees of IAFF Local 2878 and is awarded to a high school senior from one of the seven high schools in our service area. Local 2878 represents the firefighters and other staff of Eastside Fire & Rescue, Duvall Fire District 45, Fall City Fire District 27
and the city of Snoqualmie fire departments. These agencies provide fire protection, emergency medical and rescue services to East King County areas including Issaquah, Sammamish, North Bend, Carnation, Fall City, Duvall, Snoqualmie and surrounding areas.
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