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‘Twin Peaks’ is returning to North Bend
North Bend man who shot friend is charged with manslaughter
By Sam Kenyon skenyon@snovalleystar.com The beloved TV show “Twin Peaks” is filming a new season, the first batch of new episodes in 24 years. For the month of September, according to the program’s network Showtime, it will film in North Bend. “We are excited that Showtime has picked up the series,” said Londi Lindell, city administrator for North Bend. Lindell confirmed the city has issued necessary permits for the show to film locally. She also said that on several occasions someone from the city would escort representatives from the show around various locations in the area to scout for filming. The original run of the show, from April 1990 to June 1991, became a cult favorite for it’s humorous and mysterious storylines. The show was created by David Lynch and produced by Mark Frost. “Welcome to Twin Peaks,” (welcometotwinpeaks.com) one of the many blogs dedicated to the show, reported that Lynch was spotted in the parking lot of Twede’s Cafe. The fan who spotted Lynch took a photo and posted it online where the blog picked it up. Twede’s Cafe was featured prominently in the show as the Double R Diner. The restaurant’s coffee and cherry pie became running references in the show. Similar to another mysterious television show “The X-Files,” “Twin Peaks” made much use of North Bend’s local scenery. “I think it certainly highlighted the beauty of North Bend,” Lindell said. “It highlights our natural resources.” Filming for the new season is expected to last about six weeks, according to Lindell. “We hope this series will produce a whole second round of fans,” she said. Both the city and Showtime are somewhat tight-lipped about the details of the new episodes. Lindell said network officials asked the city not to divulge anything about the show such See RETURNS, Page 5
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Melynda Davis, Snoqualmie Indian Tribe council member alternate, sings a traditional song at a Sept. 2 rally to protect sacred lands from the Tokul roundabout construction in Snoqualmie.
Hundreds rally in support of protecting sacred tribal lands By Dylan Chaffin dchaffin@snovalleystar.com Hundreds of people gathered Sept. 2 to support the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe at a rally to protect sacred ground from the controversial Tokul roundabout construction in Snoqualmie. The rally began with a traditional prayer and song led by the Snoqualmie Tribe before Tribal Chairwoman Carolyn Lubenau addressed the crowd. For generations, she said, the Tribe has been battling to protect its sacred land, beginning with the blasting of the hydroelectric power plant in 1898. More recently, a Native American arrowhead, also known as an Olcott point, dated 4,000 to 9,000 years ago was found in the middle of where the future roundabout would be located, causing construction to
halt for a short period. It was evidence, Lubenau said, that there were ancestors reaching out to the Tribe. Tribal Councilwoman Lois Sweet Dorman thanked the crowd for its support of the Snoqualmie Falls, calling it a true honor to see all who were present. “They think it’s just the Falls that are important to us,” she said of the area. “We come here when we need peace. We come here when we need healing. We come here to celebrate. “You can’t buy that, and you can’t create it. It’s here, and we want to keep it here.” For Jessy Lucas and Mary Bomer, the rally was a way to bring “all of our brothers, sisters and ancestors together.” Lucas, part Chocktaw and Crow, has long since served Snoqualmie Tribe, teaching
traditional drumming and singing to youths. “Historical displacement from natural land is one of the greatest tragedies to ever happen to Native people,” he said. “If it doesn’t stop here, where does it stop?” Bomer, a Cherokee originally from Oklahoma, called the development irresponsible. “They’re pretty much raping the land and our culture,” she said. “Everybody, be aware of what’s taking place right now, please.” The rally closed with a final statement made by Tribal Councilwoman Alternate Melynda Davis, who called on the crowd to take action. “Reach out to congress, reach out to elected officials of King County, reach out to the elected officials of Snoqualmie and make your voices heard,” she said.
A North Bend man was charged with second-degree manslaughter after police and prosecutors say he shot and killed a friend while showing off a pistol he knew might be defective. In charging papers, the King County Prosecutor’s Office said Robert C. Navarro, 50, shot and killed Albert Garza, 42, on Aug. 25 at Navarro’s apartment on Southeast North Bend Way. Navarro and Garza were described by prosecutors as friends since childhood, with Navarro even referring to Garza as his “brother.” Navarro called police to his apartment at about 10:30 p.m. the evening of the incident, according to a police statement. They said they arrived to find Garza dead on the floor with a single gunshot wound to the heart. Navarro later told police during an interview that he and Garza had gone to Yakima together that day before returning at about 5 p.m., according to the charging papers. They went to dinner together and headed to a local tavern, where they each had several beers before returning to Navarro’s apartment, where he lived alone. Navarro claimed Garza asked to see his new Springfield XDS 9 mm pistol and Navarro retrieved the weapon to show it to him. See SHOOTING, Page 5 Prsrt Std U.S. Postage PAID Kent, WA Permit No. 71 POSTAL CUSTOMER
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Man found dead was struck by vehicle The King County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a North Bend man found just after midnight Aug. 30. Jarett Van Curen was found on the side of the road in the Edgewick neighborhood and had suffered from injuries consistent with being struck by a car, according to the King County Medical Examiner’s Office. King County detectives believe the case stemmed
from “some sort of domestic dispute between a boyfriend and girlfriend and involved a vehicle,” King County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Stan Seo said. Detectives do not believe anyone else was involved. The medical examiner’s office has yet to determine a cause of death.
Tokul Creek Trestle rehab requires partial trail closure Major repairs are needed to the historic Tokul
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Girls’ choir starts 12th season
Snoqualmie Valley Girls’ Choir is starting its 12th season. The first rehearsal is Sept. 17 at Snoqualmie Methodist Church, 38701 S.E. River St. The choir is open to all girls in fourth through 12th grades. Through fun and challenging repertoire, choir members learn vocal
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Food bank hosts soup and chili drive
The Snoqualmie Valley Food Bank presents a Soup and Chili Drive during the month of September. Bring donations to the food bank, 122 E. Third St., North Bend during the following times: q 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays q 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays q 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays Learn more at www.snoqualmievalleyfoodbank.org.
Tilth hosts fair, pig roast Sept. 19
The annual SnoValley Tilth farm fair and pig roast will be hosted at Jubilee Farm in Carnation from 3-7 p.m. Sept. 19. Early bird tickets for adults are $20; prices go up to $25 after Sept. 13. Children 12 and younger are free. Ticket prices include admission to the fair, an authentic pig and vegetable barbecue roast, and wine or beer served at a no-host bar. Tickets are available for $1 each for children’s activities, which will include farm games and a tractor-pulled wagon ride to tour the farm. Jubilee Farm is at 229 W. Snoqualmie River Road N.E., Carnation. Purchase tickets at http://bit.ly/1hU1l8u.
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Solarize Snoqualmie workshop exceeds signup limit; next one is Sept. 15
By Carolyn Malcolm
Heading back to school Cindy Hodgins, a fifth-grade teacher at Snoqualmie Elementary School, escorts students ready with backpacks and school supplies from their bus to the building for the first day of school in the Snoqualmie Valley School District on Sept. 2.
Volunteer now for Challenge Day race Calling all drivers! The Rotary Club of the Snoqualmie Valley and Life Enrichment Options are hosting the final of six statewide Challenge Day races from noon to 2 p.m. Sept. 19. Organizers are also
looking for volunteers and sponsors for the event. Gravity cars are navigated together with developmentally disabled kids and a driver down Snoqualmie Parkway to the finish line. Volunteer by emailing Nancy Whitaker at nancy. whitaker@lifeenrichmentoptions.org.
And if you know of a responsible student between 4 feet, 8 inches to 5 feet 2 inches, weighing up to 130 pounds who would like to be a driver, or if you know someone with cognitive or physical disabilities who would enjoy being a co-driver, email abbey.white@lifeenrichmentoptions.org.
The first Solarize Snoqualmie workshop reached the room capacity limit with 42 attendees from 34 households. Plus, 24 signed up for a site assessment with NW Wind & Solar, the partner installer for the Solarize Snoqualmie campaign. The second workshop is from 7-8:30 p.m. Sept. 15 at Snoqualmie City Hall, 38624 S.E. River St. Already, 15 people have signed up. Workshops are
Indoor playground gets a fresh start The Snoqualmie Valley Indoor Playground begins its 19th year serving the parents of the Snoqualmie Valley on Sept. 14. The playground, at Si View Park, is open from 9:30-11:20 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays during weeks school is in session. This very essential volunteer-run service relies on a $1 donation per child, as well as grants and fundraising to ensure continued operation.
also scheduled for Oct. 14 and Nov. 7. Register at solarizewa.org. Workshops review average solar array sizes and costs, installation requirements, and allow attendees to ask questions and schedule a free site evaluation. The Solarize Snoqualmie campaign is a group purchase or “bulk buy” program designed to achieve affordable solar panel installations on homes and businesses.
Solarize Snoqualmie is co-sponsored by the Washington State Department of Commerce, city of Snoqualmie, Puget Sound Energy, partnered by Northwest SEED, and powered by citizen collaboration. Learn more about solar programs at solarizewa.org. Learn more about Solarize Snoqualmie workshops by emailing Nicole Sanders at nsanders@ ci.snoqualmie.wa.us.
It’s a fresh start for the playground as Si View received a facelift over 2014/15 and the indoor playground sees a brand new set of directors for the start of the new school year, according to a news release. “If we can maintain what our predecessors have done for the Valley with this amazing community service, I will be thrilled,” board of directors president Marni Donnelly said in the release. “If we can grow it and get the word out, well, then parents of the Valley win.” After nearly a full year
displaced as Si View was renovated, the volunteers of the indoor playground hope to get the word out to past participants that it is back in full operation, and would especially like to invite new parents to try it out. Learn more about the indoor playground by emailing svindoorplayground@gmail.com.
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To the Editor
Enjoy TV visitors, but give them space
Bulldozing land around Snoqualmie Falls is wrong
The return of the television show “Twin Peaks” means a whole new generation of North Bend residents get to embrace the identity of the mythical small town where strange things happen. The first time around, the show gave North Bend a little notoriety in the wider world. People and businesses embraced the craze for all things “Twin Peaks” and North Benders seemed proud to showcase their beautiful little town. Now, once again the city can enjoy all the benefits from being featured in the show. During filming, actors, crew and even show-creator David Lynch will have to eat somewhere, and Twede’s Cafe (or maybe more fittingly the Double R Diner) isn’t the only restaurant in town. This is an opportunity for North Bend to cater to the needs, economic and social, of the filming crew. When the shooting wraps up, they should leave with nothing but pleasant memories. The gas they buy, the rooms they rent and the food they eat aren’t the only things that North Bend residents can provide the cast and crew. If you see them filming in the coming weeks, please remember to be respectful. “Twin Peaks” is a show with some secrets. The show’s network, Showtime, has made it clear it wants to maintain a certain aura of enigma around the new season. That means while everyone wants to get a photo or autograph, be mindful of these professionals’ time and space. And no spoilers! In sports, there is a saying: “Act like you’ve been there before.” It means don’t let your excitement in the moment cause you to lose your cool. North Bend has been here before. So the city should just calmly accept the new season of “Twin Peaks” with grace and class. Because this is a wonderful opportunity for North Bend. The new season will bring in new funds and new fun. We are excited for David Lynch and company to return and we’re certain the city will show them that they made the right choice. Because North Bend isn’t just a character on “Twin Peaks;” it’s the title role.
Poll question ‘Twin Peaks’ is going to come back to television, with filming in North Bend to start any day now. How do you feel about that? A. Now I will finally find out who really killed Laura Palmer, right? B. I’m so excited. I may finally get a glimpse of the handsome Kyle MacLachlan in person. C. Does this mean I won’t get to eat cherry pie at Twede’s for the next six weeks? D. What’s “Twin Peaks”? Vote at www.snovalleystar.com. Kathleen R. Merrill
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The Pacific Northwest is arguably one of the most beautiful places to live. With sprawling mountains, and evergreencapped hills as far as the eye can see, many looking for solace in nature settle here. I was lucky enough to have the privilege of growing up on this landscape. Being raised in the woods taught me many valuable lessons. I quickly learned respect from the rivers we fished in fall and floated in summer. The rain and the wind taught me to be prepared for anything, to persevere, as did flood and drought. Being exposed to the beauty and the awesomeness of nature instilled a lasting love and respect for the lands that taught me how to survive, which is what compels me to write this letter. Snoqualmie Falls has been, and always will be, for everyone. It is a place that teaches, inspires and comforts. I was recently informed of the plans to bulldoze the land surrounding the falls to allow for 200 new homes to be constructed. Not only is it irresponsible, but it also is wildly disrespectful to the people whose land you are marring. It is one thing to allow a community to grow, it is another to abuse the means extended to the city via insertion of a suburb on burial grounds. As someone who grew up in
Home Country It’s a wonder what you can do in your spare time Mrs. Doc (we know she must have a first name, but keeps it a secret) joined the other ladies in the quilting tent at the state fair. It was so exciting. It was the first time she’d ever entered a quilt in the competition, and she was nervous. There was a lot of competition this year. The quilts didn’t carry the maker’s name, of course. For the purposes of judging, each was assigned a number. Her number was 536. It was pieced together flawlessly, she thought. It was a double wedding ring pattern, and any quilter knows how hard that one is to make. The quilting competition is judged on three things: originality, how well it’s sewn and difficulty. Finally, the judges carried out
SEPTEMBER 11, 2015 these woods, it breaks my heart to see such senseless actions being taken to capitalize on a land that is sacred to the indigenous peoples of our community. Is the rest of this land not enough, that this sacred place must be ripped from their hands, too? Carly Benedict Snoqualmie
Thanks to all for a successful summer
On behalf of the Snoqualmie Valley Food Bank board and staff, I would like to extend our gratitude to everyone who participated in our summer programing. The 10 weeks of summer were a buzz of activity and here are a few of the highlights: q Summer Kids Meal Program — Each week, students received breakfast, lunch and snack items provided by SVFB. Two hundred and forty-seven students enrolled in the program with an average of 120 students each week. A total of 10,773 breakfasts, lunches and snacks were provided. q Lunchtime and fun activities — YMCA coordinated a sack lunch each week donated by the Mount Si Golf Course. YMCA leaders interacted with our young clients in physical and creative activities. q King County Public Library — Visits from the Library2Go van, reading circles with a librarian, free books and signing up for a library card got kids excited about reading.
a folded quilt and were about to name the blue ribbon winner. They opened it up and held it up for everyone to see, and there were both groans (as the ladies realized it wasn’t theirs) and little gasps of astonishment (when they saw how pretty it was). The quilt had a ranch scene on it. A bunkhouse, corrals, a mesa in the background, and white and grey fluffy clouds. A tree filled one corner. “That’s amazing,” Mrs. Doc whispered to the lady next to her. Her neighbor nodded.
q Back-to-school supplies — Mt. Si Lutheran Church coordinated the support from local churches and businesses to provide 286 new backpacks and supplies to Valley students. q Back-to-school shoes — Snoqualmie Valley Alliance Church provided 235 new pairs of shoes to Valley youths. The above programs were made possible with the support from our community including the above and Cascade Covenant Church, Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, United Methodist Church, Thrivent Financial, Costco, Walmart, Fred Meyer, Big Lots and the many amazing volunteers that dedicated their time and talents to make our community a healthy place for all. Heidi Dukich, executive director Snoqualmie Valley Food Bank
Battle re-enactment should be held elsewhere
The Battle of Meadowbrook Farm....really? Where do or did the elk go? Why not a rollercoaster on Mount Si? When is the circus coming to Rattlesnake Lake? Most people visit and live in the Valley to enjoy the mountains, lakes, rivers, wildlife and views. In my opinion, it is extremely shortsighted to have a simulated battlefield or other commercial events in these wide-open pastures that our domestic elk herd inhabit. Howard W. Clark North Bend
“The winner of the blue ribbon for best quilt this year,” said the judge, “is this picture quilt … number Slim Randles 207. Sewn Columnist by Alphonse Wilson.” There was applause, of course, and Mrs. Doc turned to See WONDER, Page 5
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Returns From Page 1 as locations, plot or characters. “We won’t ruin the surprise,” Lindell said. Showtime officials told the city that it was not doing any press or answering any questions about the new season, despite getting multiple inquiries. “There’s a lot of interest, so maybe they don’t believe it’s necessary,” Lindell said of the buzz surrounding the new season. The city learned about the return of the show at the same time the public did, and did not receive any advance warning, according to Lindell. Once word was out that the show would be filming a new season, the city reached out
Shooting From Page 1 Navarro told police he was lying on the bed facing Garza, who was seated in an office chair. Navarro said he checked to see if the weapon was loaded and believed his finger was on the trigger guard. Navarro said the weapon discharged, striking Garza in the chest. Navarro said he called 911 and tried to help Garza with first aid and CPR, but was not successful in saving him. According to Navarro, Garza stated out loud that he had been shot, and then collapsed to the floor near the apartment’s bathroom. The police statement adds that Navarro believed there was a recall for the 9 mm, though he did not know what the recall was for, nor did he ever take the gun in for repairs.
Wonder From Page 4 Anita Campbell and said, “Windy?” She nodded. Alphonse is Windy Wilson’s real name. The old cowboy philosopher and butcher of the English language smiled and waved and walked up to get his ribbon.
Send us ‘Twin Peaks’ photos Hey “Twin Peaks” fans, it’s been nearly a quarter-century since you’ve had anything new in this series. But now, filming will begin this month on new episodes in North Bend. We’re looking for people to help us catch television history being made. Here’s how you can get involved. Keep an
eye out for sightings of David Lynch, film crews and any stars who might come to town. Then, shoot a photo (or video) and post it to our Facebook page — www.facebook.com/ snovalleystar, tweet it to us at https://twitter.com/ snovalleystar or email it to us at editor@isspress. com. At the end of filming, we’ll draw names for three great prizes.
to Showtime to let them know that North Bend was thrilled with the show’s return and the city would be as accommodating as possible. North Bend embraced the identity of the fictional city of Twin Peaks during the first run of the show. Being the setting for “Twin Peaks” has become
a part of North Bend’s identity. Now with the return of the show, the city is eager to once again play home to the wild and weird world of “Twin Peaks.” Lindell said that the city is totally on board: “It is a good thing for North Bend.”
“Navarro admitted that the recall had made him nervous to shoot the gun,” the charging papers said. Navarro told police he had not sent the gun in to be fixed as he was concerned with how long it would take him to get it back, and less concerned with the safety of the weapon. “The evidence in this case shows that Robert Navarro retrieved a loaded firearm, which he had experience in handling, pointed it at the chest of Albert Garza and manipulated the firearm causing it (to) fire the bullet that killed Albert Garza,” the reporting officer wrote. The officer added the evidence also shows Navarro “knew the weapon was defective and placed a greater concern with his own inconvenience over safety.” The state has requested a $50,000 warrant for Navarro and required him to turn over other firearms
in his possession and surrender his concealed pistol license. Navarro was also ordered not to have any contact with Garza’s family.
“Mr. Wilson,” said the judge, “this is a great quilt. How did you find time to do this?” “Well, sir,” Windy said, “I seized the appurtenance relegated to me between plays of football on the television.”
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SCHEDULE THIS: Revisit unforgettable images at ‘Reconciling Risk and Suspending Belief: Photos Before and After the Oso Landslide.’ The exhibits are on display every day through Sept. 29 at the North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St. Call 888-0554.
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q ‘Putting the Garden to Bed’ with Master Gardeners, 11 a.m., North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., 8880554 q Snoqualmie Valley Railroad Grandparent 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., grandparents ride free with any paying child, $20/ adults, $18/seniors, $12/children, www. trainmuseum.org q Core Yoga with Dr. Jill, noon, Park Street Healing Arts, 318 Park St., North Bend, call 888-4170 to RSVP q Free Playwriting Class with Susan Bradford, 2-4 p.m., Jesse Jim, 8 p.m., Black Dog Arts Café, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie, 8313647 q Karaoke, 8 p.m. to midnight, Mt. Si Pub, 45530 S.E. North Bend Way, North Bend q Jon Pugh Quartet, 7:30 and 8:45 p.m., Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend, 292-9307
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q Tunnel Light Marathon, 8 a.m., bring your head lamp, starts at the Hyak Trailhead, details at www.littlemarathon.com q Blues Brunch with the Groovetramps, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Psychic Readings with Christina Stembler, 1:30-4 p.m., Black Dog Arts Café, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie, 8313647
q Merry Monday Story Time, 11 a.m., North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., 888-0554 q Arts Commission meeting, 6 p.m., City Hall, 38624 S.E. River St., Snoqualmie, 8881555 q Pilates Mat Class with Alison Franco, 6:30 p.m., Park Street Healing Arts, 318 Park St., North Bend, call 888-4170 to RSVP
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q Community Development meeting, 5:30 p.m., City Hall, 38624 S.E. River St., Snoqualmie, 8881555 q Free Weight Loss Workshop with Dr. Scott, 6:30 p.m., Park Street Healing Arts, 318 Park St., North Bend, call 888-4170 to RSVP q City Council meeting, 7-9 p.m., Mount Si Senior Center, 411 Main Ave. S., North Bend, 888-3434
q Snoqualmie Valley Railroad Grandparent 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, grandparents ride free with any paying child, $18/seniors, $12/children, www. trainmuseum.org
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 Competitive Play Drop-In Volleyball, 16 and older, 7-10 p.m., Snoqualmie Valley YMCA, 35018 S.E. Ridge St., 256-3115
q City Council meeting, 7 p.m., City Hall, 38624 S.E. River St., Snoqualmie, 8881555
q Hindi Story Time, 7 p.m., ages 3-6 at 11 a.m., Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E., 888-1223
q Danny Kolke Trio at 6 p.m. and Jam Session at 7:30 p.m., Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend, 2929307
q Friends of the North Bend Library monthly meeting, 7 p.m., North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., 888-0554
q Last Comic Standing, 7 p.m., Snoqualmie Casino, 37500 S.E. North Bend Way, Snoqualmie, $26 to $46, www.snocasino. com
q Drop-In Basketball, 16 and older, 8:15-10 p.m., Snoqualmie Valley YMCA, 35018 S.E. Ridge St., Snoqualmie, 2563115
q Second Solarize Snoqualmie Workshop, 7 p.m., City Hall, 38624 S.E. River St., Snoqualmie, 8881555
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q Economic Development meeting, 8 a.m., City Hall, 38624 S.E. River St., Snoqualmie, 888-1555 q Cascade Republican Women meeting, noon to 2 p.m., TPC Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Club, 36005 S.E. Ridge Street, $5 includes raffle ticket, RSVP to Emma Herron 396-5249 q Community and Economic Development Committee meeting, 1:30 p.m., 126 E. Fourth St., North Bend, 888-5633 q Transportation and Public Works Committee meeting, 4 p.m., 1155 E. North Bend Way, North Bend, 888-0486 q Free Microsoft Office Specialist Certification Test, 4:15 p.m., Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E., 888-1223 q Women’s Self Defense Course, four sessions, 6-9 p.m., Cascade Covenant Church, 13225 436th Ave. S.E., North Bend, $30, 888-3333 q Central Washington University Jazz Band, 7: and 8:45 p.m., Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend, 292-9307
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q Pilates Mat Class with Alison Franco, 9 a.m., Park Street Healing Arts, 318 Park St., North Bend, call 888-4170 to RSVP
q World Language Story Time Sampler, 10 a.m., North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., 8880554
q Introduction to Brain Development, 2 p.m., North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., 888-0554
q ‘Strategic Gaming and Magic: The Gathering Group,’ ages 9 and older, 3 p.m., North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., 8880554
q Public Safety meeting, 5 p.m., Snoqualmie Fire Station, 37600 S.E. Snoqualmie Pkwy., 888-1551 q Women’s Self Defense Course, four sessions, 6-9 p.m., Cascade Covenant Church, 13225 436th Ave. S.E., North Bend, $30, 888-3333
q Leslie Kolke Student Showcase at 6 p.m., Greg Williamson Quartet at 7:30 and 8:45 p.m., Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend, 2929307
q Planning Commission meeting, 7 p.m., City Hall, 211 Main Ave. N., North Bend, 8881211 q Buffalo Field Campaign Road Show, 7 p.m., Black Dog Arts Café, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie, 831-3647 q Family Story Time Pajama Dance Party, 7 p.m., Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E., 888-1223 q Boxley’s ProAm Big Band, 7:30 and 8:450 p.m., Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend, 2929307
q Singer Songwriter Circle with Jay Pinto, Sam Weis and Jim Page, 8 p.m., Black Dog Arts Café, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie, 8313647
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Late field goal lifts Mount Si to 13-12 win over Woodinville By Sam Kenyon skenyon@snovalleystar.com Sometimes all it takes is one point. The Mount Si Wildcats opened the Class 4A KingCo Conference football season Sept. 3 with a thrilling 13-12 victory over the Woodinville Falcons at Pop Keeney Stadium in Bothell. The final clutch points came on a field goal with just over five minutes left in the fourth quarter. Freshman kicker Reed Paradissis couldn’t have been newer to the experience. “He had never had football pants on in his life before,” Mount Si coach Charlie Kinnune said. Kinnune knew the lack of experience in certain positions, such as kicker Paradissis and several sophomore linemen, could be a potential weakness on his team. But the Wildcats’ veterans balanced it all out. “We’re young in so many places but experienced in other places, so it really makes for a fun team,” Kinnune said. “The older guys are providing great leadership. The younger guys are just following along. Sometimes
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Parker Dumas, Mount Si High School senior wide receiver, hauls in a pass from quarterback Harrison D’Anna in the second quarter Sept. 3 against Woodinville. I think that they’re so clueless, they don’t know what’s going on, so they don’t get nervous.” The Wildcats struck first with a field goal but the Falcons answered with a touchdown early in the second quarter. However, Mount Si was able to block the extra-point attempt, and that proved to be a crucial play. Mount Si then ham-
mered Woodinville with a series of fantastic catches from 6-foot-5 senior wide receiver Parker Dumas, who finished with 94 yards on eight catches. Dumas pulled in the Wildcats’ only touchdown, putting them ahead at halftime, 10-6. Senior Harrison D’Anna made his debut as the varsity quarterback. D’Anna completed 12 of 21 pass
attempts for 179 total yards, including one touchdown and two interceptions. Kinnune said the D’Anna-to-Dumas connection will be a weapon for the Wildcats all season. “People are going to defend that,” he said of opposing teams’ defensive schemes. The score remained the same until the 9-min-
ute, 8-second mark of the fourth quarter, when the Falcons punched in a touchdown and took the lead. Then Woodinville faked an extra-point kick and went for a two-point conversion, which they did not complete. It was the second time the Falcons failed to score any points after a touchdown, a signal of the Wildcats’ tenacious defense, especially from their two junior linebackers, Cory Cotto and Jack Weidenbach. “I can’t imagine another team having the two impact inside linebackers like we have,” Kinnune said. “Their impact is just incredible. They’re great leaders; they’re our hardest workers. They’re our emotional lightning rod. I can’t say enough about those two kids.” With the clock ticking away and down by two points, the Wildcats couldn’t put together a long drive and had to punt. But the Falcons’ return man bobbled the catch and Mount Si senior Caleb Mitchell came up with the ball. The Wildcats were then able to ride running backs Cotto and Max Bonda into
field-goal range, where Paradissis converted for the final three points of the night. Bonda finished with 56 rushing yards; Cotto had 51. The Wildcats forced the Falcons to punt on their next possession. Mitchell then made two great catches, totaling 70 yards, to get the team deep downfield and ice the win. Kinnune said his focus for the Sept. 11 Homecoming game – a 7 p.m. kickoff against the Redmond Mustangs – is improving the weaknesses on the team. In particular, the Wildcats have to get their young line to provide better protection in the pocket for D’Anna, since he had to scramble several times against Woodinville. “Right now we’re in that mode where we’ve just got to get better every week,” Kinnune said. The visiting fans who turned out for the Woodinville game gave the Wildcats a boost, the coach noted. “Thanks to our crowd in the stands,” Kinnune said. “We had great support. We felt their energy. And we’re ready for next week.”
Snoqualmie athletes contribute to volleyball club’s tournament-title run By Sam Kenyon skenyon@snovalleystar.com Two of Snoqualmie’s own took their club volleyball team to California and came back with gold. Berkeley Danysh and Bellah Gogan, two freshmen girls who attend Seattle’s Holy Names Academy and Mount Si High School, respectively, play for the Mercer Islandbased Island Thunder Volleyball Club’s 14-andunder Black team. “It felt really awesome,” Danysh said of her team’s victory. “It was so cool.” The team made the trip to Anaheim, California, from June 26-29 for the seventh annual Summer Soiree, where more than 400 teams from around the country competed. The bracket that Island
Thunder played in had 92 teams. Danysh, Gogan and their teammates played in a pool with three other teams each day. After coming out on top, the team faced a new pool of competitors each day. After Island Thunder beat nine teams over the first three days, they faced a bracket-style tournament on the final day to determine an overall winner. Island Thunder reached the semifinal match undefeated and without ever having to play a tie-breaking third set. But in the semifinal, they hit their first bit of adversity when they lost their first set. “What our coach told us from past experiences is that it would get harder each day and she was right,” Danysh said.
The team took the loss and then rallied hard. Their single loss made them more motivated. “Lots of motivation and uplifting comments from the coaches and players helped get us through,” Danysh said. “Let’s finish this,” Danysh said her teammates told each other. “We’re in Anaheim. We’re going to go to Disneyland. We want to win this.” The came back and won the next two games handily to advance to the tournament final. They played a Hawaiian team, the Spike and Serve Volleyball Club. The semifinal loss that spurred them on still had them rolling and they won both games, 25-20. “We came to fight and we won, and it was such an amazing feeling when
we won,” Danysh said. “We went to Disneyland. It was awesome. It was the best reward ever. We were all so happy.” Danysh said that her team’s strength was their chemistry and cohesion. Everyone kept a positive attitude and picked each other up when necessary. Danysh’s father, Terry, thinks that his daughter came back from her win in California with more confidence in her game. “I think it really gave her a big burst of confidence going into her highschool tryouts for Holy Names,” Terry Danysh said. Danysh was one of 35 freshman girls to try out for her high-school volleyball team, but she made it. She agrees with her father that the tournament had
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Berkeley Danysh (left) and Bellah Gogan, both of Snoqualmie, led their volleyball team, The Island Thunder Volleyball Club, to a first-place finish in the Summer Soiree, a national tournament in Anaheim, California. something to do with that. “I’ve gotten a lot more fight and determination in me,” she said. “It makes
you work so much harder and I thought I really learned that from that tournament.”
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