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Celebrate the unveiling of a more beautiful Snoqualmie Regional leaders will speak at the upcoming Milestone Recognition Ceremony to publicly recognize the continuing revitalization of downtown Snoqualmie.

Join city of Snoqualmie leadership and employees at the event at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 29 to hear about the vision for downtown Snoqualmie and its widespread support. The event will be in Railroad Park, 7971 Railroad Ave. S.E., across from the Historic Snoqualmie Depot.

Following the Milestone Recognition Ceremony, stay for the Main Street Celebration. Free activities include bounce houses, dual zip lines, a rock climbing wall, a DJ, face painting and a dunk tank.

More than $4 million was contributed — in addition to city of Snoqualmie funding — for design and construction of phase 2a of the Town Center Infrastructure Improvement Project.

The project includes replacement and improvements of major underground infrastructure and utilities, road improvements and property restoration, but the features that will be most enjoyed by the public include a boardwalk along the railroad tracks at the Historic Snoqualmie Depot, landscaping, pedestrian lighting, benches, and safer curbs and crosswalks.

Speakers that represent supporting agencies will include Josh Brown, Puget Sound Regional Council; Steve Gorcester, State of Washington Transportation Improvement Board; Paula Reeves, WSDOT Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Program; and Jack Peters, U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development.

Representatives of Snoqualmie’s Downtown Merchants Association and the Snoqualmie Valley Chamber of Commerce will also speak about the investment in the business community for increased economic development.

The heavy price of victory

By Greg Farrar

SLIDESHOW

Billy Andrade finds that the solid crystal globe on the Boeing Classic 2015 champion trophy requires some heft as he is congratulated during the awards ceremony Aug. 23 at TPC Snoqualmie Ridge after his 9-under par, one-stroke victory over 2010 Boeing Classic champ Bernhard Langer. It was Andrade’s first win in nearly 15 years and 283 professional starts. See more about the Boeing Classic on Page 14.

See more photos from the 2015 Boeing Classic at TPC Snoqualmie Ridge at www.issaquahpress.com.

Snoqualmie makes top five in Best Places to Live In a new report by Money magazine, Snoqualmie made the top 10 for “Best Places to Live in America” — placing fifth out of 50 cities.

Money magazine is the nation’s largest personal finance magazine published by Time Inc. To find the best small cities in the country, the magazine evaluated 3,625 towns and examined the following factors: great jobs, strong economies, affordable homes, excellent schools and

that special something that makes it a great place.

The magazine recognized Snoqualmie for its “top-ranked schools, superb network of bike paths and residential cul-de-sacs teeming with kids (more than a third of locals are under 18).”

The article also said about Snoqualmie: “The shift began nearly two decades ago with the development of Snoqualmie Ridge, a planned community a few miles from downtown.

Today, the Ridge is home to 85 percent of the city’s population and a host of amenities, including a shopping district, office park, library and community center. Improvements throughout town have followed: a beautification project in the historic district, a new hospital and an extensive renovation of the only high school.”

Read the full article at time. com/money.

See the complete list of 50

cities with a U.S. map highlighting them at http://time.com/ money/3996519/best-places-tolive-2015-map.

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Help prevent brush wildfires While the Snoqualmie Fire Department is prepared to quickly respond to any signs of structural or wildland fires, it is of the greatest importance for everyone in Snoqualmie to be vigilant of brush fire dangers.

Three firefighters died Aug. 19 fighting a wildfire near Twisp. Snoqualmie, Fall City and Duvall firefighters were fighting the wildland fire in Chelan when the event occurred.

They have now been reassigned to the Twisp fire.

In Washington, there are 11 counties and four tribes affected or threatened by fires. The fires have already destroyed more than 50 homes, 60 other structures and more than 235,000 acres of land.

To help prevent brush

fires: q Create a safety zone around your home or structures of at least 30 feet. q Remove all debris such as leaves and rubbish from under and around structures. q Remove all dead branches from trees. q Remove vines from the walls of your home. q Prune any branches or shrubs within 15 feet of stovepipes or chimney outlets. q Dispose of newspaper and rubbish at approved sites regularly and do not allow them to pile up against the side of structures. q Store gasoline, oily rags, and other flammable materials in approved safety cans away from the base of structures and in

a safe location. q Stack firewood at least 10 feet away from the home and make sure to clear all combustible materials within 20 feet away. q Make sure that you have got a long enough garden hose that reaches your home and any other structures on your property.

Learn more about fire safety and prevention by calling Snoqualmie Fire Chief Mark Correira at 8881551 or emailing mcorreira@ci.snoqualmie.wa.us.

Receive public safety news and information from the Snoqualmie Fire Department by following @SnoqualmieFire on Twitter or subscribe to the city of Snoqualmie email newsletter by emailing info@ci.snoqualmie.wa.us.

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Passengers wait to board a steam engine heading out from the Snoqualmie rail station.

Ride the steam train on Labor Day The Northwest Railway Museum pays tribute to America’s workers this Labor Day with a special weekday steam train run of the museum’s antique train Sept. 7. This is in addition to the railroad’s usual weekend steam train schedule.

The Northwest Railway Museum offers scenic train excursions through the Cascade foothills of the Upper Snoqualmie Valley, including a ride past the top of Snoqualmie Falls

and a splendid view of the valley below.

Visitors to the museum experience the excitement of a working railroad while learning about the important role railroads played in shaping the character of the Pacific Northwest. Exhibits and interpretive signage are visible around the Snoqualmie Depot.

Trains depart every 90 minutes beginning at 11:30 a.m. from the Snoqualmie Depot, 38625

S.E. King St., and at noon from the North Bend Depot, 205 E. McClellan St. Round-trip fares are $12 for children ages 2-12, $20 for adults ages 13-61 and $18 for seniors ages 62 and older.

Train Shed Tour Packages are also available with advanced reservation; call the Museum Bookstore 888-3030, ext. 7202.

The depot and bookstore are open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Finally Friday Art & Wine Walk is Aug. 28

The Finally Friday Art and Wine Walks are sponsored by the Snoqualmie Arts Commission, the Snoqualmie Valley Chamber of Commerce and King County 4Culture.

Learn more by emailing sallyrackets@comcast.net.

reduction and avoidance.

Certified instructors, Officer Nigel Draveling and Shelley Rowe, will teach the course.

Participants must attend all four classes for a total of 12 hours. Classes will be held at Cascade Covenant Church, 13225 436th Ave. S.E., North Bend.

The classes are: q Wednesday, Sept. 16, 6-9 p.m. q Thursday, Sept. 17, 6-9 p.m. q Wednesday, Sept. 23, 6-9 p.m. q Thursday, Sept. 24, 6-9 p.m.

A course fee of $30 is due on the first day of class. Cash or check is accepted.

Learn more or register by emailing Draveling at ndraveling@ci.snoqualmie. wa.us. Include your phone number and a physical address.

Learn more about programs or special community events hosted by the Snoqualmie Police Department by following them on Facebook and Twitter.

Join the Snoqualmie Arts Commission, the Snoqualmie Valley Chamber of Commerce and local artists for the second Finally Friday Art & Wine Walk in downtown Snoqualmie from 6-9 p.m. Aug. 28.

The event will feature works by more than 40 local artists in downtown shops and storefronts, with live music at five different venues.

Participants will receive an etched wine glass to bring to tasting locations, stroll through downtown to enjoy music and watch artists demonstrate their creative skills.

Five wine-tasting tickets can be purchased for $8 at the Visitor’s Center of the Snoqualmie Valley Chamber of Commerce, 38767 S.E. River St., downtown Snoqualmie.

At last month’s art and wine walk, the event was sold out with 79 attendees.

Organizers are prepared for a larger crowd this month.

Snoqualmie Police Department offers self-defense course A women’s self-defense course is being offered by the Snoqualmie Police Department for females 16 and older who live or work in Snoqualmie and North Bend.

The course is taught using the nationally recognized Rape Aggression Defense System. The program is dedicated to teaching defensive concepts and techniques against various types of assault by using easy, effective and proven self-defense tactics. The course includes participation in hands-on self-defense methods as well as instruction regarding crime prevention, risk

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Siblings secure a pair of pageant crowns

By Sam Kenyon skenyon@snovalleystar.com The Hamilton living room is full of trophies.

Two tables are covered with crowns and awards and nearby stands an enormous trophy the size of a grandfather clock. The Hamilton sisters, 12-yearold Abigail and 9-yearold Emily, won all their hardware on the pageant circuit.

In June, Abigail and Emily competed in the national pageant Regal Majesty. Abigail won the overall crown (and the enormous trophy), her second national title, as well as the talent competition for dancing and the casual wear competition. At the same pageant, Emily won the talent competition for the third year in a row for her ventriloquism.

A little more than one month later, at a pageant called National American Miss, Abigail won the actress contest, placed third overall, and finished in the top five in the spokesmodel, casual wear and talent competitions.

Also at National American Miss, Emily won the talent competition for the third time in five years.

Typically, Emily’s strength is more in the talent competitions, but for National American Miss the girls’ mother Donna requested that Abigail coach Emily on the modeling portions of the competition. After her older sister gave her a few pointers, Emily won casual wear and took second runner-up. She had never finished in the top five for modeling sections before her sister’s help.

“I think that what pageants have really done for them is build their confidence more than anything else,” Donna said.

The previous year, Abigail also won the spokesmodel competition and National American Miss, her first national title.

Both girls started doing pageants when they were 5 years old.

“I was hooked on it,” Abigail said. “I loved it.”

National American Miss is a 100 percent natural competition, which is important to the Hamiltons. Makeup is not allowed.

“This is about as natural as you get,” Donna said.

“Pageantry tends to get a bad rap. My girls don’t do those kind of pageants. We do natural pageantry, which is largely based on community service and being of service to others.”

— Donna Hamilton Mother of pageant winners Abigail and Emily

Beauty pageants have a stigma that the Hamilton family wants to move away from. They have seen the uglier elements of pageantry, but they say there are good elements that most people don’t realize.

“Pageantry tends to get a bad rap,” Donna said.

“My girls don’t do those kind of pageants. We do natural pageantry, which is largely based on community service and being of service to others.”

Community service is very important to the Hamiltons. The North Bend family is focused on volunteering in Tent City until its move in November.

Abigail has won awards for the enormous amount

Photos by Jerry and Lois photography

By Sam Kenyon

Sisters Emily (left) and Abigail Hamilton stand in front of their many pageant trophies in their North Bend home. of community service hours she has put in. She loves to be an advocate for two broad topics. One is marine life because she wants to be a marine biologist.

“There are just so many things in the world that people need to raise awareness to,” Abigail said.

The other issue she focuses on is breast cancer, and specifically how early the medical community recommends mammograms.

Abigail’s mother Donna had breast cancer when she was 37 years old, three years before doctors would have recommended

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a mammogram. Donna helped Abigail write her spokesmodel speech about mammograms. It has since become one of Abigail’s favorite parts of the pageants.

“I work very hard to do these things, so it makes me very proud that all my hard work paid off,” Abigail said of winning the spokesmodel portions of pageants.

“It’s very meaningful to me because I’m not just helping myself, I’m helping others around me.”

Emily’s favorite parts of the pageants are the talent portions. She is often the

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Abigail Hamilton (left) dances in the talent portion of the Regal Majesty pageant in June. Emily Hamilton (right) won her third straight talent title at the pageant. only ventriloquist talent in the show. She’s won at the state fair in Puyallup previously and will compete again at the fair this year. She has several puppets — a goat, a queen, a Daddy Warbucks and a Kermit, but her go-to puppet is Ivan the monkey.

Her mother helped Emily come up with some jokes for her act.

“How do you catch a unique animal?” Emily said. “Unique up on it.

How do you catch a tame animal? The tame way.”

The two sisters excel at all the aspects of pageantry, both on the stage and off. Donna said that the

pageants have helped her girls learn life lessons.

“It’s not necessarily all that you think it is,” Donna said. “It’s not about being the prettiest, the most beautiful, having the nicest dress. It’s also about those other elements and the whole package that you bring to the table.”

Contestants don’t end up with enormous trophies in their living rooms just for having a pretty dress. There is a lot more involved to win at that level.

“Pageants are fun,” Donna said. “They’re work, but they’re fun.”

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Editorial

Consider volunteering in the classroom

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n Wednesday, Snoqualmie Valley parents will whisk their children off to school, symbolically bringing an end to the long summer nights.

After dropping the kids off at school, you might feel the urge to kick back, relax and enjoy some “me” time. You deserve it after a long summer keeping the young ones entertained.

But wait! The schools need you. The volunteer jobs are endless. The playgrounds need monitors, the libraries can use assistance, the front offices might need your organizational skills, teachers almost never have enough helpers and the nurse’s offices are often in need of a mother’s touch to watch over a sick child.

There are art fairs and book fairs that need organizing, lap counters needed for walk-a-thons and popcorn poppers needed for Popcorn Thursdays.

But the best volunteer jobs may be working directly with students. Parents, grandparents and other citizens are always welcome to just listen to children read.

If you prefer something more athletic, check into becoming a volunteer to help a coach. The middle schools and high schools have an array of sports teams that need organizational and skills assistance in support of its coaches.

Getting involved in school doesn’t necessarily mean more time with children. The PTA at each school is looking for parents to volunteer in everything from teacher recognition to fundraising. Start by joining your PTA, and then get involved.

For a bigger role, ask about becoming a mentor to one student, helping guide them in their social development and their studies — or sometimes just to be there to listen.

Schools require a background check on every volunteer, parent or not. All volunteers must apply and be approved before they get clearance to begin service. In addition to the typical background information, volunteers must undergo a Washington State Patrol criminal history check.

To get started, simply stop in at your local school’s office to learn more about volunteer opportunities.

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Sacred ground has been desecrated in the name of development I cannot describe my horror at the desecration to the sacred ground at Snoqualmie Falls.

Anyone paying attention knows the falls are sacred!

Our beautiful Snoqualmie Valley was defined by legends of creation based on many sacred areas of Native legend ... Swing Rock ... Mount Si ... all have a part in the legacy handed down from our original citizens, the Native people who inhabited this area for centuries before any white settlers arrived.

Snoqualmie Falls is the birthplace of the Snoqualmie People! The willful destruction of this beautiful timeless area is impossible to comprehend. Have we not learned enough from our historical disrespect and abuse of Native Americans? The manner in which the “roundabout” was initiated is so disrespectful — before I even knew a project was started the entire acreage right across from the falls had been decimated. Not selectively logged to allow a roundabout to be built, not ever clear-cut,

Home Country

The joys of memories great and small Billy’s been a busy guy ever since he became the official town dog here. Sally had been the town dog until she passed away on Doc’s porch, and then Billy’s owner died just two weeks after that, so it was something of a natural progression. Sometimes offices are filled without an election.

The high school wood shop boys built Billy a doghouse next to the school crossing, but Billy preferred Aunt Ada’s couch in the cold months and a nice dog depression under an oak tree when it’s warm.

Billy was making the rounds this morning. He had snacks at the Gates of Heaven Chinese Café (back door, of course) and the Mule Barn truck stop, and conned a granola bar out of some kids just leaving the convenience store. Then he headed down the main street, turned right at the drug store and ended up on the porch of The Rest

AUGUST 28, 2015 it had literally been destroyed and carted away, leaving only mangled earth where Native Americans had gathered to worship, pray and bury their dead for centuries. You dug up a Native graveyard and cleared away the evidence!

In 25 years in this Valley, I have known many Native families and always appreciated their stewardship of this amazing Valley. I will hide my eyes from my Native sisters and brothers in shame that my culture allowed this to happen to a proud people who truly loved and honored this glorious home. Shame on developers who come here to wipe out all signs of the beauty that made our Valley stunning and glorious.

Development can occur without total destruction and rape of all that is holy to the original Snoqualmie People and the Earth itself! This is a travesty.

Jane Storrs Snoqualmie

Brenden Elwood for North Bend City Council I’m voicing my endorsement of and support to Brenden Elwood for North Bend City Council, Position 5.

of Your Life Retirement Home.

A brief scratching and whining gave him access, and he cruised around, being petted and loved, until he found Pop Walker.

Pop can remember what happened in World War II right down to the mess hall menu, but he has a tough time with names and whether he’s had breakfast today or not.

“Uh …?” Pop looked at the lady in the nurse’s uniform.

“I’m Jean, Pop.” “Oh sure … Jean, OK if I go outside with the dog?”

“Only in the back yard, Pop. OK?” He grinned. “OK.” Pop and Billy walked around back there for a while, and Pop found a stick and

I have known and worked with Brenden Elwood for many years in his service to our community on the Si View Park District and the North Bend Planning Commission.

Throughout the years, I’ve found Brenden to be insightful, reasoned and 100 percent committed to the best interests of the citizens of North Bend above all.

Brenden has my trust and the integrity to always do what’s best for the city. Our City Council needs new blood to ensure that new development pays its way while retaining our vibrant small-town character and providing economic stability. Brenden understands this and will address our growing road and utility infrastructure needs.

Thoughtful, open to public input, and collaborative with colleagues and staff — Brenden Elwood has a deep commitment to public service in our community with a long track record of accomplishment and genuine interest in putting the needs of the citizens of North Bend first. Vote for progress, vote for change — Vote Brenden Elwood, Position 5, North Bend City Council.

Rob McFarland North Bend

threw it for Billy a few times. Then they went to a bench in the shade and Billy laid his head on Pop’s knee and got Slim Randles some free ear Columnist rumples.

Pop looked down at the dog.

“I’m glad you came over today … Billy,” Pop said.

Pop remembers World War II, also.

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Police blotter Snoqualmie police serving North Bend and Snoqualmie

Out of gas Police responded at 5:12 p.m. Aug. 15 to the intersection of Snoqualmie Parkway and Center Boulevard Southeast for a citizen assist. A vehicle ran out of gas and officers assisted the owners in pushing the vehicle to the nearby Shell station.

Move along Police responded at 8:27 a.m. Aug. 15 to 320 S.W. Mount Si Blvd. in North Bend for reports of suspicious circumstances. A vehicle had been parked in a lot for several days and there was trash all around it. It was the same vehicle associated with a vehicle

Snoqualmie Casino names new chief gaming officer Roy Corby, a tribal gaming industry veteran, is Snoqualmie Casino’s new chief Roy Corby gaming officer.

In his role, Corby will focus on enriching the guest experience at Snoqualmie Casino, according to a news release.

In addition to overseeing all areas of gaming within the company, he will also work closely with the casino’s player development department to provide overall direction, planning and strategy designed to create a highly dynamic experience for each guest.

“I’m very pleased and honored to join the highly skilled executive team at Snoqualmie Casino,” Corby said in a statement. “I look forward to bringing in the latest gaming innovations and ushering in a new era of excitement for our guests.”

Corby has more than 25 years of casino-industry experience. He most recently served as general manager of Jena Choctaw Pines Casino in Dry Prong, Louisiana.

He also worked as the chief operating officer for Sol Casinos in Tucson, Arizona, which included a $122 million expansion,

prowling report from last week. Officers advised the two males in the vehicle to leave the parking lot.

Five finger discount Police responded at 12:06 a.m. Aug. 18 to the 76 Station, 520 E. North Bend Way, to a robbery in progress. Two men stole goods from the store when the clerk went outside to ask if they were going to pay. A third man came up to the clerk and punched him twice. The men are known to officers from a previous contact.

Too quiet? I’ll turn it up for you

Police responded at 12:39 a.m. Aug. 20 to Southeast Cedar Street in Snoqualmie to a reported noise complaint. The caller reported their neighbor was playing loud music.

When the caller asked the

and as chief operating officer at Acres 4.0 in Las Vegas, one of the leading gaming technology firms in the industry.

Si View Metro Parks is hiring

Si View Metro Parks has part-time openings in two of its most popular programs.

Employees are needed for both the Before and After School program and the Youth Sports program.

Recreation leaders in the Before and After School program supervise and lead group activities for kindergarten through fifth grade students at Si View Community Center, Sallal Grange and Fall City Elementary School.

Youth sports counselors supervise sports programs and tournaments at facilities across the Valley on weekends from September through February.

Get application forms at www.siviewpark.org/careers. html.

Social services mobile unit comes to North Bend The Washington Department of Social and Health Services Mobile Community Service Office will be at the Snoqualmie Valley Food Bank from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 9.

DSHS social workers will be available to help people apply for food and cash assistance, conduct

neighbor to turn it down, the neighbor turned it up.

Both the caller and neighbor appeared to have been drinking. Officers contacted the neighbor who was uncooperative. The neighbor was cited.

Fat of the land Police responded at 5:41 p.m. to the intersection of Southeast Alpha Street and Euclid Avenue Southeast in Snoqualmie to reported suspicious circumstances. A woman was seen casing houses near the location and appeared to be looking into some bushes before nodding to people in a nearby vehicle.

Officers arrived and discovered the woman was picking blackberries.

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yearly reviews and answer questions about services.

No appointments are necessary.

The Snoqualmie Valley Food Bank is at the North Bend Community Church, 122 E. Third St.

DMW Martial Arts receives Mark Of Excellence award DMW Martial Arts has earned the Mark of Excellence Award from Century Martial Arts in recognition of its dedication to quality martial arts instruction and community involvement.

DMW, located at 7712 Center Blvd. S.E., Snoqualmie, was part of a select few to receive the award for 2015, the highest honor bestowed by Century Martial Arts.

Dan Cartan and Marcia Paul accepted the Mark of Excellence Award on behalf of the school at The Gold Event on Tuesday, July 7, at The Lavo Lounge in The Palazzo Resort in Las Vegas.

The event was part of the Martial Arts SuperShow, the world’s largest martial arts industry trade show and educational event hosted by The Martial Arts Industry Association.

DMW, as a martial arts leader in the community with the latest trends and staff development instruction, is a regular attendee of the SuperShow.

Learn more about DMW Martial Arts at www.centurymartialarts.com.

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‘Providence of Souls’ keeps readers guessing

By Sam Kenyon skenyon@snovalleystar.com At her first book release party, Tonya Jermann Fraser admitted she had never before written anything. But that’s no longer true for the North Bend author.

“I’ve never written anything in my life so it was kind of a learning experience,” Fraser said.

The party was in honor of “Providence of Souls,” Fraser’s independent novel about an Italian girl named Cessarina Iacovino and an ancient group known as The Cult of the Skulls set in the early 20th century.

Iacovino and her family are struggling under the curse of the “Evil Eye,” despite praying to the family skull, Ambrogio.

The 16-year-old must then take matters into her own hands. Fraser said “Providence of Souls” throws readers off balance.

“In the book, the reader really has to decide,” she said. “It’s the kind of book that comes together at the end. But the reader along the way has to decide if Cessarina should follow her own ambitions or follow what she’s learned about the Cult of the Skulls, or if

By Sam Kenyon

Tonya Jermann Fraser, of North Bend, reads an excerpt from her debut novel ‘Providence of Souls’ at her book release party at Pioneer Coffee Cafe. she should follow God.” The afterlife is a prominent theme of the novel.

“It’s not a religious book but it has religion in it,” Fraser said.

She said some of the book can be ambiguous, leaving it up to the reader to interpret.

“You also get to decide if the book is religious based or mental illness based,” Fraser said. “Because some of what happens looks like mental illness. So I really want the reader to decide what they think.”

On July 30 at the Pioneer Coffee Cafe in North Bend supporters gathered for a raffle, beverages and skull-

shaped cookies in celebration of the book.

“The book was birthed here so we thought this would be fitting,” said Casondra Brewster, the editor of “Providence of Souls.”

Brewster also founded the writers group SnoValley Writes, which Fraser is a part of. Fraser asked Brewster to help her with her manuscript a couple years ago.

“It’s been a huge pleasure to go through this process with her,” Brewster said.

The plot of “Providence of Souls” unfolds over many years through Iacovino’s life.

“It’s a story of confu-

sion and decisions made in the heat of passion, and then the consequences and the redemption from that point,” Brewster said. “I think they are going to be grabbed by the characters.”

The completion of “Providence of Souls” has been very emotional, Fraser said. Researching the book and the writing process helped get her through a challenging time. She said that it was hard to finally finish the book for good and end the writing process. But she has already started work on her second book.

“It’s funny that it has to do with souls and it’s such a big chunk of my soul,” she said of the plot of her novel.

“I’ve read that your first book is an autobiography no matter what you write.”

“Providence of Souls” is available at Amazon.com.

Fraser said her local writing community was a great benefit to her.

“All these people have come out to support me,” she said. “It’s been really amazing to get that support.

So hopefully they like it.”

Because for Fraser, her first book is more than a book.

“It’s a big chunk of my heart.”

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Register for CPR, first aid class

Snoqualmie offers five charging stations

A class on first aid, CPR and the use of automatic external defibrillators, or AEDs, will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept.

12 at the Snoqualmie Fire Station, 37600 SE Snoqualmie Parkway.

The class will be taught to American Heart Association standards.

Heartsaver First Aid/ CPR/AED is a classroom, video-based, instructorled course that teaches students critical skills needed to respond to and manage a first aid, choking, or sudden cardiac arrest emergency in the first few minutes until emergency medical services arrive.

Students learn skills such as how to treat bleeding, sprains, broken bones, shock and other first-aid emergencies.

This course also teaches adult CPR and the use of AEDs. The class fee is $25, which includes a workbook, keychain/face shield, and a CPR card good for two years.

The registration deadline is Sept. 3. Register by contacting Liz Luizzo at lluizzo@ci.snoqualmie. wa.us or 888-1551.

The city of Snoqualmie is offering five electric-vehicle charging stations throughout the city.

These Blink EV charging stations are available for all residents and businesses, as well as tourists and commercial use. For EV owners, this system will make your day-to-day charging experience convenient and cost effective.

Anyone may charge at the stations. Blink memberships are free with no annual fee, and receive a free InCard, a method to make payments. If you are not a member, purchase a single use Blink Guest code with your mobile phone, tablet or computer.

The stations are at: q Snoqualmie City Hall, 38624 S.E. River St. q Snoqualmie Valley Chamber of Commerce, 38767 S.E. River St. q Snoqualmie Valley Community Center/ YMCA, 35018 S.E. Ridge St. (2) q Falls Avenue Southeast between Southeast River Street and Southeast King Street.

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Obituary Carole A. Monahan On the evening of Aug. 18, 2015, longtime valley resident Carole A. Monahan, Carole of Fall Monahan City, peacefully left her family to be with her Lord.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 60 years, Joe Monahan; son Jim Monahan and his wife Kelly; daughter Judy Niontgomery and her husband Jim; and daughter

Lasa Monahan.

She was predeceased by her daughter Laurel DePinna in July 2014.

She is also survived by five grandchildren: Kelly Monahan and his wife Tracy, Shelly and Kevin Monahan, Joseph and Audrey DePinna and step-grandson Kendal Dressel, as well as great­ granddaughter Gracie Mae Monahan.

A wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great­grandmother — she will be remembered and loved forever and very greatly missed.

A memorial service will be held at Mount Si Lutheran Church, 411 N.E. Eighth St., North Bend, on Thursday, Sept.

10, at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Swedish Hospital Center Foundation, Swedish Stroke Center, 747 Broadway Ave., Seattle, WA 98122.

Arrangements are by Flintoft’s Issaquah Funeral Home.

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YOUR WEEK

SCHEDULE THIS: Rancho Laguna’s HEART hosts a Benefit Concert and Barbecue, featuring a silent auction and games, from 3-8 p.m. Aug. 29 at the Rescue Ranch, 37705 S.E. 47th St., Snoqualmie. Tickets are $25; ages 10 and younger are free.

Learn more at www.rancholagunaheart.org.

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q Battle of Snoqualmie, Civil War re-enactment, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Meadowbrook Farm, 1711 Boalch Ave. N.W., North Bend, 831-1900 q ‘As You Like It,’ barbecue dinner offered between shows, 2 and 7 p.m., Snoqualmie Falls Forest Theater, 36800 David Powell Road, Fall City, prices vary, www.foresttheater. org q Rancho Laguna’s HEART Benefit Concert and Barbecue, plus silent auction and games, 3-8 p.m., Rescue Ranch, 37705 S.E. 47th St., Snoqualmie, $25, 10 and younger free, www.rancholagunaheart.org q Karaoke, 8 p.m. to midnight, Mt. Si Pub, 45530 S.E. North Bend Way, North Bend q Student Showcase at 6 p.m., Janet West Band at 7:30 and 8:45 p.m., Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend, 292-9307 q Stillwater Hill Band, 8 p.m., Black Dog Arts Café, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie, 8313647

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q Finance and Administration Committee meeting, 4-5:30 p.m., City Hall, 211 Main Ave. N., North Bend, 888-1211

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q Battle of Snoqualmie, Civil War re-enactment, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Meadowbrook Farm, 1711 Boalch Ave. N.W., North Bend, 831-1900 q Watershed Tour, 10 a.m., Cedar River Watershed Education Center, 19901 Cedar Falls Road S.E., $10/ adults, $5/youths and seniors, bit.ly/ JZfCAj q Snoqualmie Valley Railroad Steam Train Rides, departures begin at 11:30 a.m. from the Snoqualmie Depot, 38625 King St., and noon from the North Bend Depot, 205 McClellan St., $20/adults, $18/ seniors, $12/children, www.trainmuseum.org

q Family Watershed Tour, 2 p.m., Cedar River Watershed Education Center, 19901 Cedar Falls Road S.E., $5 per seat, bit.ly/JZfCAj q ‘As You Like It,’ 2 p.m., Snoqualmie Falls Forest Theater, 36800 David Powell Road, Fall City, www. foresttheater.org q Danny Kolke Trio, 6 and 7:30 p.m., Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend, 292-9307

q City Council meeting, 7-9 p.m., Mount Si Senior Center, 411 Main Ave. S., North Bend, 888-3434 q Competitive Play Drop-In Volleyball, 16 and older, 7-10 p.m., Snoqualmie Valley YMCA, 35018 S.E. Ridge St., 256-3115 q Hindi Story Time, 7 p.m., ages 3-6 at 11 a.m., Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd.

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q City Council meeting, 7 p.m., City Hall, 38624 S.E. River St., Snoqualmie, 888-1555 q Drop-In Basketball, 16 and older, 8:15-10 p.m., Snoqualmie Valley YMCA, 35018 S.E. Ridge St., Snoqualmie, 256-3115

q ‘First Friday: Makey Makey,’ ages 10 and older, stop in for STEM, 1 p.m., North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., 8880554

q ‘Reconciling Risk and Suspending Belief: Photos Before and After the Oso Landslide,’ exhibits everyday runs through Sept. 29, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., 888-0554 q SnoValley Indoor Playground, to age 5, weekly meetup and playtime for children, 9 a.m., Higher Learning Martial Arts, 301 W. North Bend Way, North Bend, suggested donation $1 q One-on-One Computer Help, 1-3 p.m., North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., 888-0554

q North Bend First Tuesday Book Club, ‘Landline,’ by Rainbow Rowell, 7 p.m., North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., 888-0554

q Future Jazz Heads, 5 and 7, Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend, 2929307 q Open Mic Night, 7 p.m., Black Dog Arts Café, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie, 8313647

q Knee High Naturalists, ages 1-3, 9:30 a.m., Cedar River Watershed Education Center, 19901 Cedar Falls Road S.E., North Bend, $5, adults free, http://bit.ly/JZfCAj q North Bend Farmers Market and Summer Concert Series present Joy Mills Band, 4-9 p.m., Si View Park, 400 S.E. Orchard Drive, North Bend q Dominique Fraissard, 7:30 p.m., Black Dog Arts Café, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie, 831-3647 q Outdoor Movie ‘Return of the Jedi,’ 8 p.m., Ridge and Center Amphitheater, S.E. Ridge St. and Center Blvd. S.E., Snoqualmie, free, 888-1555 q Eric Burdon and the Animals, 7:30 p.m., Snoqualmie Casino, 37500 S.E. North Bend Way, Snoqualmie, $20 to $50, www.snocasino. com

q Live Music, 7 p.m., Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend, 292-9307

q Locomotive and Stereotype Nation, 7:30 p.m., Black Dog Arts Café, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie, 8313647

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New school year marks changes for school district

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An updated aerial photo taken Aug. 11 shows progress made on the Snoqualmie Valley School District’s sixth elementary school. The school is expected to open next fall. their computer lounges, and safety and security upgrades were made to all schools in the district.

A pilot security program at Mount Si’s freshman campus will integrate clocks, bells and alarms into school safety, Malcolm noted. A centralized control panel will be able to lock doors automatically, she said.

A number of future projects include replacing the boilers at the Mount Si High freshman campus and Snoqualmie Elementary School, expanding the gym and building a courtyard at Snoqualmie Elementary, and installing artificial turf at Mount Si High.

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Along with breaking ground on a sixth elementary school, the district has hired 80 new staff members and implemented two new programs: Project Lead the Way and an on-time graduation task force.

Project Lead the Way focuses on science, technology, engineering and math education and was implemented this year at the elementary school level. The program will continue as part of the curriculum in the middle and high schools.

Twenty-five Snoqualmie Valley educators lead the ontime graduation task force.

The task force will focus on extending graduation rates namely through prevention of absences, identifying early signs of issues and improving engagement in the classroom.

Mount Si High and Twin Falls Middle schools will participate in a transitional program Sept. 2.

At Mount Si, 100 upperclassmen known as the Link Crew will welcome ninth graders to campus, district Public Information Officer Carolyn Malcolm said.

Similarly, a group of seventh and eighth graders at Twin Falls will lead an orientation called “WEB” — short for “Where Everybody Belongs” — for incoming sixth graders.

The program will hopefully help to bridge the gap between sixth and eighth graders and ease any anxiety about transitioning from elementary to middle school, program leader Emily Rourke said.

As for improvements to pre-existing schools, several projects aimed at beautifying campuses have been completed or are currently in progress.

A new roof was installed at North Bend Elementary School. Portable classrooms were added at Snoqualmie Elementary School, Fall City Elementary School and Opstad Elementary School to help alleviate class size issues until the completion of the sixth elementary school.

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Wildcats look to scratch their way up the 4A ranks

By Sam Kenyon skenyon@snovalleystar.com

By Greg Farrar

Billy Andrade watches his shot on the 17th tee head up the fairway during the final round of the Boeing Classic.

Billy Andrade breaks long drought with one-shot win at Boeing Classic

By Neil Pierson npierson@sammamishreview.com After nearly 15 years and 283 professional starts without a victory, Billy Andrade wasn’t about to complain about how his dry spell ended.

Heading into the Aug. 23 final round of the 11th annual Boeing Classic at TPC Snoqualmie Ridge, Andrade had a three-stroke lead.

But he nearly had a fatal error on the fourth hole, driving his tee shot out of bounds and taking a penalty stroke.

Faced with a chip from the green-side bunker, the 51-year-old Andrade managed to sink the shot and salvage a triple-bogey 7.

“It was the greatest seven I’ve ever made in my life,” he said.

He two-putted on the 18th green as applause rained down from the gallery, closing out his first individual victory as a pro since beating Phil Mickelson by a stroke in Las Vegas in October 2000. He also won a two-man Champions Tour competition in April.

A 23-year member and four-time winner on the PGA Tour, Andrade went through a difficult time in his playing career and took a hiatus from the game. Doubt started to creep in.

“I think, in the back of your mind, you’re wondering if you could ever get to this point again,” he said. “I didn’t know. I just knew that I needed to take a little break

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Bernhard Langer, of Germany, bows to the applauding gallery after a birdie on the 17th hole. and get my mind cleared.”

Andrade won the Boeing Classic with a three-round total of 207 (9-under par) and held off a late charge from World Golf Hall of Famer Bernhard Langer (8-under), who birdied the 17th hole and nearly sank an eagle putt from just off the 18th green that would’ve brought him to 9-under.

“I actually played quite well,” said Langer, who won the event in 2010. “It was a frustrating day

on the greens. I didn’t make anything.”

There was a four-way tie for third place between Guy Boros, Mark O’Meara, Fran Quinn and Seattle native Fred Couples, who eagled the 18th hole in the final round.

Andrade was steady on the tournament’s first day, shooting 69, two shots behind Larry Mize. He was spectacular on day two, collecting eight birdies en route to 65, tied for the low round of the tourney.

But it was the three birdies in the final round that ended up being the most clutch.

The first came on the 554-yard, par-5 No. 1, and after a bogey on No. 7 that resulted in a three-way tie with playing partners Langer and Jeff Freeman, he rebounded with a birdie on the par-5 No. 8.

Even that was a harrowing moment, as his approach barely cleared the water hazard and rolled onto the green.

“That, to me, was kind of the key to the tournament,” Andrade said. “That ball goes in the water and I’m probably done, but it didn’t.”

He had a two-stroke lead over Langer going to the 18th hole, but the drama wasn’t over. Andrade’s tee shot went into a bunker, leaving him with a 240-yard shot to the hole. Meanwhile, Langer hit what he called two of his best shots of See GOLF, Page 15

At a recent Mount Si High School football practice, coach Charlie Kinnune noted the music blasting throughout the Wildcats’ stadium — punchy, classic rock hits.

He said that’s what he wants for his team during these sunny summer practices before the season — developing a high-energy atmosphere.

Kinnune enters his 24th season with a retooled Wildcats team full of versatile, athletic veterans ready to tackle Mount Si’s second season in the Class 4A KingCo Conference.

“We happened to have a lot of highly-skilled perim-

eter players,” Kinnune said of the team’s running backs, wide receivers, linebackers and defensive backs. “All have lots of Friday-night experience.

They’re highly skilled.

They’re good at their craft and they care deeply about their training. That has really helped us a lot.”

Parker Dumas and Colton Swain, two 6-foot5 seniors, will be prime pass targets at wide receiver and tight end, respectively.

In addition to Dumas and Swain, the Wildcats have other passing options in senior wideouts Caleb Mitchell, Reid Lutz and O.J. Jenkins, as well as juniors See FOOTBALL, Page 15

By Sam Kenyon

Cory Cotto, Mount Si junior running back, carries the ball during drills in a recent practice.

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Junior League rewards young golfers with instruction, prizes

By Sam Kenyon skenyon@snovalleystar.com On Sunday afternoons during warmer months, the Mount Si Golf Course hosts a golf tournament designed for learning about golf tournaments.

The Mount Si Golf Course Junior League is a weekly tournament where young golfers get to engage in the finer points of the game.

“It’s a good teaching tool for the kids to learn how to act and how to participate,” said Ron Lee, a PGA professional at

Football From Page 14 Carter McFadden and Justin Lutz at tight end.

During receiving drills at practice, Kinnune walked by his receiver corps and shouted: “Best receivers in the league right here!”

Senior quarterback Harrison D’anna will be the one throwing to them.

D’anna played for the Wildcats’ junior varsity team last season.

“He’s been a coach’s dream and he’s developed really, really well,” Kinnune said.

The Wildcats’ offense won’t be all about the passing game, however.

Some of Mount Si’s best athletes are at running back, Kinnune said.

Junior Cory Cotto will likely carry much of the Wildcats’ rushing game this season.

“Cory Cotto is our lightning-rod of an athlete,” Kinnune said.

Seniors Justin Brandon and Mark Farmer are also expected to rack up yards in the running game, along with junior Jack Weidenbach.

Kinnune emphasized a big strength for the Wildcats this season will be their athletic versatility.

“We have lots of depth and lots of experience,” he said. “These kids can play multiple positions so we’re really excited about that.”

One young player who exemplifies the overall athletic quality of the 2015 Wildcats is sophomore Jesiah Irish.

“He is a name that you’ll be hearing for the

Mount Si for the past 25 years.

Lee started the Junior League four years ago. He wanted young golfers to have an easy and fun way to learn how to navigate tournament play. Rules and etiquette are more important in a tournament than in a casual game, and Junior League helps young golfers get comfortable with that style of play.

“It turned out to be a pretty fun project,” Lee said.

From May through September, beginning at 4

p.m. every Sunday, Junior League players shoot nine holes. The three best scores win prize money from all the players’ entry fees. For $20, golfers ages 8-17 get a spot in the tournament, a hot dog and a soda, and a shot at some cash.

The prizes are modest, generally $10 to $25 for first place depending on the number of participants that week. Players must sign up no later than the Thursday before the weekly tournament.

Garrett “Buddy” Dann has been playing golf as

next three years,” Kinnune said.

Irish could play some running back, wide receiver, defensive back and even quarterback.

“He plays anything; he’s our athlete,” Kinnune said.

The Wildcats’ perimeter threats include several veterans, but the line will have to make due with some new blood.

“Our offensive and defensive lines need to grow up fast,” Kinnune said. “We’re going to be young in many places.”

Seniors Ryan McVay and Riley Peerboom will be the veteran anchors on the line. Both are tested players. Peerboom has been in the Wildcats’ football system for years.

“He’s been waiting for his senior year his whole life,” Kinnune said of Peerboom.

But apart from those two seniors, Mount Si will have to rely on a pair of sophomores who have earned a starting role: Collin Fleisch and Michael Collins.

“Normally, I would be

very nervous about that but these are two pretty advanced, mature, smart, athletic kids,” Kinnune said of his younger linemen.

Last season, the Wildcats finished 5-4 overall and missed the playoffs, something the program is unaccustomed to.

“We were on the outside looking in the league playoff last year,” Kinnune said. “We lost four league games last year and we’ve got to get at least two of those this year.”

Mount Si’s first game will be a fair benchmark, facing face the Woodinville Falcons in an away game at 7 p.m. Sept.

3. Woodinville defeated Mount Si last year.

The Wildcats are getting ready on the field, and Kinnune hopes that the fans are getting ready to do their part, too.

“I challenge our crowd to join the KingCo league in massive positive support for their team,” he said. “One of the things that we found last year was that the crowds at 4A schools are significant.”

long as he can remember.

The 11-year-old, who lives in Snoqualmie, frequents the Junior League tournament. Two of the last three times he played, he won.

“It just feels amazing,” Dann said of winning money from playing golf.

“It feels like you’re a pro almost.”

Dann is a good example of what Lee hopes to accomplish with Junior League. Dann had always loved golf, but had never played in an official tournament with official rules and procedures. He learned how to do it from

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for most of Buddy’s life.

“Since he could walk he’s been practicing at Mount Si,” Eric Dann said.

Now they’ve pulled in Buddy’s friends to join in the Junior League.

“It’s a screaming deal,” Eric Dann said. “It’s a great thing for kids down there. It’s a bargain. And in Buddy’s case, you win half of it back usually.”

When Lee began the Junior League four years ago, his whole goal could be summed up in what the elder Dann said: “If you ever want to play competitive golf, start here.”

Golf From Page 14 the tourney, scorching a drive down the fairway and a 3-wood approach that was inches away from staying on the green for a very makeable eagle putt.

Andrade indicated his wayward tee shot was the result of a difficult course setup.

“You want to hug that middle bunker, because if you tug it left then you can’t get on the green,” he explained. “So you have to kind of get close to that bunker and miss it, and I didn’t. I pushed it and I was fortunate that I was in the middle of the bunker, where I could hit a 9-iron out of it.”

He put his third shot within 12 feet, and two putts later, the trophy was his.

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“I didn’t know how to keep each other’s scores,” Dann said. “And one time, at my first tournament, I hit the wrong ball and after that I’ve never done that again.

“I became a better golfer by playing it.”

Now Dann plays in the Washington State Junior Golf tournaments.

“It’s a great place for kids to get their feet wet in competitive golf,” said Eric Dann, Buddy’s father.

Eric Dann said he and his son have played the Mount Si course together

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