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Mayor defends Snoqualmie Falls-area development By Dylan Chaffin dchaffin@snovalleystar.com Snoqualmie Tribe members made their voices heard in a letter to Snoqualmie Mayor Matt Larson on Sept. 29, rebuking him for comments made to the media about the construction of the Tokul roundabout. “Your opinions of our decades-long effort to protect the Snoqualmie Falls and the land nearby are hurtful and detrimental to a respectful and effective government-to-government relationship,” the letter read. “Your actions call our relationship into question.” The letter addressed Larson’s comments in an interview with KING-TV in early September that said he was “surprised by
our opposition to the controversial roundabout project, adding that you had ‘never heard,’ in years of deliberations, that the area surrounding Snoqualmie Falls are sacred to us as burial grounds,” it read. Larson said the same thing to SnoValley Star when interviewed for a recent story. The Tribe has stayed quiet as to where these sacred sites are located, Larson said, but no artifacts, beside the isolated arrowhead found earlier last summer seem to suggest that the roundabout is being built on any tribal settlement. Tribal Councilwoman Lois Sweet Dorman held firm in the accusation that the city is still pursuing development that she says the Tribe feels
is irresponsible. “We are the Snoqualmie, this is the Snoqualmie Falls, the Snoqualmie Valley, Snoqualmie National Forest, Snoqualmie Pass. And when you do something of this magnitude, it is deeply hurtful to our people,” she said. She noted that the Falls are registered as a traditional cultural property on the national registry, and the city “can’t ignore that.” Larson disagreed with the accusations, saying he found the letter disappointing. “It’s devolving into a middleschool taunt and brawl,” he said of the back-and-forth between the city and the tribe. “It’s unhelpful and unproductive,” he added.
The iconic Snoqualmie Falls has long since been a major consideration to development in the city, he said. In 2001, a collaboration between King County, the city of Snoqualmie, the Weyerhaeuser Real Estate Co. and the Cascade Land Conservancy completed negotiations to permanently protect 145 acres of land directly adjacent to the Snoqualmie Falls, Larson said. The concern was born over the development of land called Falls Crossing, which would have included 300-500 homes being built on the south side of Snoqualmie Parkway and a retail area that would have spilled over to where the Snoqualmie fire station is located.
At the city’s urging, Weyerhaeuser agreed to pay $3 million to protect those lands, Larson said. Larson also said without the deal, continued construction of Snoqualmie Ridge would have potentially grown over Interstate 90 and down the state Route 18 corridor toward the Raging River, which the city also protected from development. The city has also taken special care in building “neo-traditional” neighborhoods, Larson said. The city planned tree-lined boulevards, pushed the sidewalks further off the streets and maintained trails, parks and wetlands. “All of this has proven that we’ve been thoughtful in planSee DISPUTE, Page 3
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Snoqualmie Mayor Matthew Larson and large group of children kickstarts the grand opening of Fisher Creek Park Oct. 2 celebration with a ribbon cutting.
Fisher Creek Park opens in Snoqualmie Fisher Creek Park opened Oct. 2. In response to community feedback, the Snoqualmie Parks Board asked local Girl Scouts, ages 8-12, to choose park amenities they would most like to have. The result is eight slides, a rock climbing
wall, a merry-go-round, spider ball, BMX Park and dueling 100-foot-long zip lines for family races. “We want families to have a gathering place where they can spend time together, where the kids of all ages will be entertained and challenged,” Parks
and Public Works Director Daniel J. Marcinko said in a news release about the park, which is park number 38 in Snoqualmie. “That’s why we asked the Girl Scouts for their input when we built this beautiful park. It’s all about the kids and community involvement.”
The grand opening included giveaways, music with a DJ, hotdogs grilled by the Snoqualmie police and fire chiefs, climbing on the fire engine and a ribbon cutting with Mayor Matt Larson. The park is at 7805 Fisher Ave. S.E.
The exceptional summer heat hit the Snoqualmie River at a time when water flow was the lowest on record. The heat and low water levels combined to create a very challenging environment for the native salmon population. “I truly mean the lowest lows ever recorded, and recording has been happening for many decades in that river system,” Snoqualmie Watershed Coordinator Janne Kaje said about the historically low water flow. Over the summer, the water flow was extremely low. However, recent rain has helped spike the water flow to near normal levels again, although the See SALMON, Page 3 Prsrt Std U.S. Postage PAID Kent, WA Permit No. 71 POSTAL CUSTOMER
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‘Flamenco Nights’ comes to North Bend By Sam Kenyon skenyon@snovalleystar.com
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Jennifer Gjurasic’s fourth-grade class celebrates the winning and naming of the Orange Ruler mascot Sept. 25. The mascot is named Marshawn Inch. Contributed
Performing the solea, one of the oldest forms of flamenco, are dancer Amelia Moore, her husband Miguel Mejia on guitar and singer Daniel Azcarate.
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tions, from the fast and joyous to the deep and somber. “I think the biggest part about flamenco is the expression of triumph over suffering,” Moore said. “A lot of the songs come from a place of a lot of pain and suffering, but there’s always this strength and the sense of overcoming that. And it’s just this incredibly
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Snoqualmie Elementary PTSA Introduces Orange Ruler Fun Run Decades of research show a direct link between family engagement and student achievement, regardless of race, religion, background or socio-economic status. That’s why the Snoqualmie Elementary School PTSA is excited to introduce the Orange Ruler Fun Run to students in Snoqualmie. The Orange Ruler program will raise money for important school programs and events, such as academic goal support, field trips, reading programs, life-enriching assemblies and the Watch D.O.G.S. program that promotes a greater male presence at school. “In keeping with our PTSA theme, ‘It’s All About the Kids,’ we are raising money for school and classroom enrichment,” Diana Reul-Shapiro, PTSA president, said in a news release. “In the past, the PTSA has been able to offer teachers at SES
How to help The PTSA is accepting donations of any amount until Oct. 13. Donate to Snoqualmie Elementary at https://orangeruler.com/ pledge/programs/105. All donations made through this link go to the entire student body.
classroom grants, as well as purchase educational programs, such as Project Lead the Way, the Lucy Calkins Writing Workshop and the Art Enrichment Program. None of this would be possible without the money raised at our annual fundraiser.” Money raised also helps fund free events, such as parent education opportunities, family movie nights, ice cream socials and the popular Cougar Day & BBQ at the end of the school year. All of
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The origins of the name flamenco, the music that originated in southern Spain, are not totally clear. Some argue flamenco comes from the words for “expelled peasant,” after the Romani people who created the music. Others say flamenco comes from the word for fire. Whatever the origins, the fiery, festive music will be on display Oct. 16. Amelia Moore is the producer and dancer of the “Flamenco Nights” show at the converted North Bend Fire Department house, now the wine bar Piccola Cellars. “As an art form, there is such an authentic depth of expression,” Moore said about flamenco. “Flamenco, I think, is unique in that it’s generally accepted that is the point of flamenco, to tap into that wellspring of authenticity. It just gives the dance, the music, the singing this extra dimension of something that is raw and something that really speaks to our humanity.” Moore will perform with her husband Miguel Mejia, who will play guitar and sing. The couple has lived in North Bend since 2010. They will also perform with Daniel Azcarate, who sings and plays guitar, and Jed Miley, who will also play guitar. The show will feature two 45-minute sets that showcase a range of different flamenco tradi-
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these programs encourage family engagement at school, which in turn can help students achieve better grades and show pride in their school. All money raised in a school year is distributed back to the school that same year. “With a goal of $70,000, we decided to go with the Orange Ruler program because their fundraising success has been proven in schools in other districts,” Kim Jones, PTSA presidentelect, said in the release. “We liked their promotion of teamwork and reminding kids that they are important and can make a difference at their school. At the kick-off assembly, it was amazing to hear all 745 students shout, ‘I always measure up!’ That is one of the main themes from Orange Ruler, and it’s a powerful message.” To celebrate the success of their fundraising efforts, students have a chance to win daily prizes and classroom prizes. The first prize, announced Sept. 25, was the chance to name the Orange Ruler mascot. Mrs. Gjurasic’s fourth-grade class won the privilege, and the mascot is now named Marshawn Inch. He will travel from classroom to classroom each day, based on daily fundraising totals for each class. Finally, the students will celebrate all of their hard work with the Orange Ruler Fun Run, held Oct. 15 on the Snoqualmie Elementary School fields.
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Salmon From Page 1 yearly average is 10 percent to 20 percent below the norm for this time of year. Kollin Higgins is a senior ecologist with King County who has spent a lot of time recently on conference calls with a variety of groups who are concerned about the water situation. “They’ve definitely been nervous that this dry period is going to extend into November,” Higgins said. “It doesn’t sound very pretty from a water perspective.” This time of year is when the adult salmon return upstream to their spawning grounds. But the heat and low water levels cause a number of issues for the fish. “There’s just flat out less habitat for them,” Kaje said. “You get into situations where fish literally cannot get into some of the tributaries they would like to get into.” The water level obstacles are compounded by the extreme heat of the river. Over the Fourth of July weekend, temperatures peaked at 79 degrees, well above the safe range for salmon. “In the sort of salmon science, that is or can be acutely lethal,” Kaje said. If the temperature doesn’t kill fish outright, it can have a range of nega-
tive effects, such as weight loss, slower growth and more disease. Furthermore, the problem can’t be easily measured due to the nature of salmon generations, which are produced about every four years. “We won’t necessarily see how bad it is for another three to four years, when the adults return from this year and we get an idea of how much impact this has,” Higgins said. Chinook salmon were already classified as a threatened species. These latest threats to their habitat only compound the problem. “What is alarming about a year like this is that it’s consistent with what we think we’re going to see more of in the future,” Kaje said. “No single year or a single event can be said, ‘Well, that’s climate change.’ What worries me is that what we understand from the climate models is that this type of weather is likely to be more common.” Kaje said that a higher frequency of warm weather could have a devastating effect on multiple generations of salmon. “Bad years happen naturally,” he said. “I’m sure somewhere in history there has been a year like this in the Snoqualmie, not that we have recorded in the decades that we’ve been recording these things, but it’s the frequency that worries those
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The Snoqualmie River water level is much lower than average due to exceptionally warm summer temperatures combined with low water flow from a dry winter, creating damagingly warm conditions for salmon. of us that are working on this recovery.” Higgins and Kaje said there are a number of things citizens can do to help, like put pressure on local governments to use water more efficiently, reduce personal water consumption for waterintensive landscaping like lawns, and plant trees along the banks of rivers and streams. There are a number of organizations that can provide information and other resources for people who want to help like the Snoqualmie Tribe, Mountains to
Sound Greenway Trust, Stewardship Partners, Sound Salmon Solutions and Wildfish Conservancy. The precise amount of damage to salmon may not be measureable for a few years, but the damage is happening. “We know that it’s not a good thing for fish,” Higgins said. And with the frequency of warm weather projected to increase, the problems for the salmon may be getting worse before they get better. “It feels a little bit like a race against time,” Kaje said.
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ning and building a community that cherishes the Snoqualmie Falls as an icon,” he said. Attempts to reach the Tribe and hold official meetings with the city have been fruitless following the initial discussion of the Tokul roundabout proposal, Larson said. The City Council has held five or six hearings to discuss all of the Tribal Council’s concerns about development, all of which representatives of the Tribe have not shown up to, he added. As for “irresponsible development,” Larson noted, the Tribe proposed a 20-story hotel for construction next to the Snoqualmie Casino three years ago. The city currently provides the contract sewer treatment service for the casino, and the contract is up for renewal. However, Larson said the Tribe is quietly acquiring land to place into trust for what could be their own sewer treatment plant, which would make it independent
from the city to serve their needs. A proposal has also been filed for a smaller, eight-story, 300room hotel next to the casino. Sweet Dorman said the Tribe would continue to fight against the development of Snoqualmie Falls and the land surrounding it, now focusing on the proposed 175-home development for land on top of the Falls. “The water, the trees, the rocks — they’re all full of spirit. All of the animals, the air that we breathe that sustains us, we have to have respect for these things,” she said. “They have a right to exist in peace in the place that our Creator has placed them.” Larson said he believes that the city has continued to make the best decisions for the community given what little information the Tribe has shared. “We tremendously value the Tribe, embrace and cherish it,” he said.
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Mount Si is close by; no sherpa required In economics, you always look for the comparative advantage. In order to succeed in the most efficient way possible, you have to find what you do better than anyone else and specialize in that area. Snoqualmie and North Bend are two cities with distinct comparative advantages: their natural setting. Most cities do not get to enjoy the rugged beauty the Valley has Sam just beyond residents’ backyards. Kenyon That’s why I highly encourage Snoqualmie and North Bend to embrace the geographical gift of the nearby mountains and endeavor to become the rock climbing destination for the greater Seattle area. A study by the Outdoor Industry Association, a leading trade association for the outdoor recreation industry in America, found the economic size of the outdoor recreation business is $646 billion, which dwarfs the amount spent on pharmaceuticals or motor vehicles ($331 billion and $340 billion, respectively). Outdoor recreation is a hidden economic giant, and Snoqualmie and North Bend have a built-in playground to harness that capital. Pro Ski and Mountain Service, a ski shop and mountain guide business in North Bend, has the right idea. I was interviewing an employee for an unrelated story and he told me how they are trying to brand North Bend as the place to be for weekend rock climbers. Rock climbing, a more than $80 billion industry in this country, is hip. It’s a totally acceptable sport for those who don’t like traditional sports. In Seattle right now, mountain climbing is the preferred choice for the Amazon-working, bicycle-commuting vegan who wants to get stronger. To oversimplify and stereotype — those types do not like to play pickup basketball on the weekends. They don’t like to lift weights. But they do like to rock climb. North Bend and Snoqualmie should seduce those rock climbers to drive out of the city on the weekends and spend the day rising vertically on the natural obstacle course that makes up the backdrop to the Valley. Mount Rainier is 65 miles from Seattle. The Cascades are more than four hours from the big city. And even if they weren’t, those types of mountains are for the type of climber who brings his or her own oxygen. Mount Si is less than an hour away, and doesn’t require a sherpa. Rock climbing is in right now. Snoqualmie and North Bend have lots of lovely rocks to climb. So let’s make Snoqualmie and North Bend in right now, too. Kathleen R. Merrill
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Protecting Snoqualmie Falls area isn’t just a tribal issue There doesn’t seem to be very much “up front” information regarding the Snoqualmie Falls roundabout. I suppose this is understandable if a few people stand to make large financial gains in a somewhat unscrupulous manner. My understanding is that the roundabout is leading to a massive Salish Lodge addition, as well as hundreds of additional houses overlooking the Falls area. I feel that Snoqualmie Falls and the surrounding area deserves some level of protection. A status as a UNESCO heritage site or a National Park would be deserving. Regardless, it seems that anyone who has been to the Falls can recognize that it is a special place. This is not just a tribal problem. This is a problem for anyone who would like to protect something beautiful for
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OCTOBER 9, 2015 their community, their children and the generations to follow. Thomas Howard North Bend
Vote for Steve Weaver for Position 5 Public Hospital District No. 4 After reviewing the position paper for Steve Weaver, who is running for commissioner Position 5 Public Hospital District No. 4 (Snoqualmie Hospital), we concluded that he is an excellent candidate for this commission. There has long been a contentious relationship between management and some members of the commission, so it is time to elect a person with a record of building consensus who is respectful of opposing views with thoughtful consideration of issues instead of the current unnecessary drama and harsh tactics often used to attain objectives. He advocates strengthening relationships with other hospitals in the area, increasing community awareness and continually working toward a positive image of this
important facility that provides not only excellent health care for the community, but is also a major employer for our area. We have worked with Mr. Weaver on community events and have experienced first-hand how he is able to achieve goals by standing firm on some issues and compromising on others all while being respectful of others. He will help bring sanity to a troubled board. Jeff and Carol Waters Snoqualmie
Vote for Ryan Roberts for Public Hospital District No. 4 I strongly encourage the residents of the hospital district to vote to retain Ryan Roberts as a commissioner. Ryan brings a rational voice to the discussion emphasizing fiscal accountability, high-quality healthcare delivery and expanded service offerings that address the changing needs of the Snoqualmie See LETTERS, Page 5
Rob McFall — Agreed, this is a slippery slope of government overstepping boundaries!! This basically removes the need for a warrant.
responding well to someone coming through their doorway unexpectedly — and I can imagine this having some pretty horrific consequences.
Diana Fender Herrin — The tag line should also include “unanimously voted to allow police to open your doors”... I’m really shocked that this isn’t seen as a terrible idea.
Diana Fender Herrin — I’m just as worried about the reduction in safety for our officers as I am about the ignoring or removing of my rights as a homeowner. I can’t imagine most people
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has things in our mouths when we’re with him. But Perry does seem to be able to understand more than we give him credit for. “Little scrape right here … Dud. That’s better.” Dud closed his mouth on the mouth sucker and marveled at its abilities. “Hast thou taken up thy pen to rail once more against human ignorance?” “Hunhna –hi?” “Still writing that book?”
Dud was able to nod without moving his mouth. “’Tis a tale, I’m told, about royalty and a knight Slim Randles of the eighteen wheelColumnist ers.” “Rurh- ach lohg a forth.”
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Teeth fixing with a side of Shakespeare “Mornin’ Perry,” said Dud, taking his seat next to the tray full of fang-fixing stuff. “May the blessings of the mornin’ be upon ya, Dud,” said Dr. O’Dontal, our former actor turned dentist. “You appear blessed by life and radiant in your demeanor today.” Yes. He talks like that. Perry O’Dontal worked his way through dental school “treading the boards,” and especially enjoyed his stint doing Shakespeare’s plays. Getting one’s teeth cleaned can turn out to be quite entertaining. One of the problems, however, is that we can’t really ask him questions about this fascinating part of his life because he always
Carol MonteleoneWhiteside — Hopefully it will encourage more business established to occupy the Safeway mall!
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Vandalism Police responded at 11:45 a.m. Sept. 26 to East McClellan Street in North Bend to reported malicious mischief. The caller reported new graffiti on the men’s room door at the North Bend Depot. He said he would clean up the graffiti later.
Car nap Police responded at 4:44
Shakespeare From Page 4 “That’s what I heard. Duchess and the truck driver, right?” “Mmmurh fur a thog
Letters From Page 4 Valley. Being pragmatic yet visionary, his constructive approach to his role as a commissioner is refreshing and needed. Ryan understands the risks and business issues the hospital district is faced with. We are at a critical juncture regarding the future of the hospital. Ryan’s professionalism and integrity is of paramount importance on the commission to ensure the long-term viability of this valuable asset. Please join me in support of the election of Ryan Roberts for hospital commissioner. Steve Weaver North Bend
Vote for Charles Peterson for Snoqualmie City Council
Moving from the Midwest, I started attending the Snoqualmie City Council meetings to learn about the new city I was going to live in. Missing only a handful of those meetings in the past 3 1/2 years, I have learned we have a very dedicated group of people representing us, the citizens, to
a.m. Sept. 29 to 42000 S.E. 137th Place in North Bend to reported suspicious circumstances. The caller reported a person driving a vehicle who looked to be passed out or sleeping. Officers made contact and discovered a person pulled over because they were tired and said they would be moving on.
Just done it Police responded at 7:58 p.m. Sept. 29 to the Nike Store, 661 South Fork Ave. S.W. in North Bend, to a reported theft. A red Nike hooded sweatshirt was taken by a known shoplifting suspect. The man left
the store with the merchandise and got in a car with two other men before driving away.
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Police responded at 10:37 p.m. Oct. 2 to the area near West Fourth Street in North Bend due to a noise complaint. Two men were yelling very loudly and swearing. When officers arrived, they were unable to locate the men.
Information for the blotter comes directly from local police and fire reports. The Star publishes names of those charged with felony crimes.
key both iams.” “Murder in the Soggy Bottoms? Sounds, forsooth … well … more like a diaper changer than a bodice ripper, Dudley.” Dud nodded. “Wahnih…frem.” “I understand. These things take time. But cheer
up! When the Bard was your age, he didn’t even have a computer!” The entertainment is free at O’Dontal Dental.
insure that Snoqualmie is an amazing place to live. I would like to encourage the citizens of Snoqualmie to vote in this next election. Your vote will choose the next Snoqualmie Position 6 City Councilman. Snoqualmie is the citizens that live here. Charles Peterson is a lifelong resident who has dedicated nearly 40 years to civic duty for the citizens of Snoqualmie. It is evident Charles Peterson cares about Snoqualmie with the experience and knowledge he possesses about this city. Charles Peterson cares about you. Vote! We cannot fail with experience and knowledge. Charlene Lewalski Snoqualmie
Peterson for more than 40 years. He has lent his considerable expertise to making our Valley a better and safer place all of his adult life. His continued presence on the council is essential, especially given the recent retirements that have significantly reduced Snoqualmie’s institutional memory. Please return Charles to our council, where he will continue to share his expert knowledge, humor and articulate decision-making capabilities. David Battey Snoqualmie Valley Historian
Retain Charles Peterson for Snoqualmie council I have known, worked with and respected Charles
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SCHEDULE THIS: Marcus Printup, a trumpeter with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, will perform live on KPLU with local high school jazz students, including Mount Si High School trombonist Jered Byford, at 12:15 p.m. Oct. 15, and will be featured in a series of live jazz performances in the Northwest Oct. 13-17. All of the activities are made possible by JazzClubsNW, formerly Boxley Music Fund in North Bend.
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q Fall City Half-Marathon and 10K Races, 6:30 a.m., Chief Kanim Middle School, 32627 Redmond-Fall City Road S.E., Fall City, details at www.runsnoqualmie.com q ‘Right Plant, Right Place’ with Master Gardeners, 11 a.m., North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., 888-0554 q AARP Life Reimagined Checkup, 1-3 p.m., Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E., 888-1223 q Night on a Dark Trail, haunted Halloween trail, 6:30-9:30 p.m., 34500 S.E. 99th St., Snoqualmie, $10, nightonadarktrail.org q Paul Green Quartet, 7 and 8:45 p.m., Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend, 292-9307 q ‘The Twilight Zone,’ 7:30 p.m., Valley Center Stage, 119 W. North Bend Way, $17.50/ adults, $14/students and seniors, 831-5667 q Stillwater Hill, 8 p.m., Black Dog Arts Café, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie, 831-3647
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q Blues Brunch with the Groovetramps, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Black Dog Arts Café, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie, 831-3647 q Snoqualmie Valley Railroad 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 Twilight Towns of the Watershed, 1-3 p.m., Cedar River Watershed Education Center, 19901 Cedar Falls Road S.E., $10, bit.ly/JZfCAj
q Kathy Griffin, 7:30 p.m., Snoqualmie Casino, 37500 S.E. North Bend Way, Snoqualmie, $55 to $85, www.snocasino. com q Pete Christlieb and Linda Small with the Danny Kolke Trio, 6 p.m., Jam Session at 7:30 p.m., Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend, 2929307
q Merry Monday Story Time, 11 a.m., North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., 888-0554 q Yoga with Dr. Jill, 12:15 p.m., Park Street Healing Arts, 318 Park St., North Bend, call 888-4170 to RSVP q Arts Commission meeting, 6 p.m., City Hall, 38624 S.E. River St., Snoqualmie, 8881555 q Friends of the North Bend Library monthly meeting, 7 p.m., North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., 888-0554
q City Council meeting, 7:30 p.m., City Hall, 38624 S.E. River St., Snoqualmie, 888-1555 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 Public Health and Safety Committee meeting, 4:30 p.m., City Hall, 211 Main Ave. N., North Bend, 8881211
q Community and Economic Development Committee meeting, 1:30 p.m., 126 E. Fourth St., North Bend, 888-5633
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 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 Snoqualmie Valley Teen Closet, 4-6 p.m., Mt. Si Lutheran Church, 411 N.E. 8th St., North Bend, 888-1211
q Public Safety meeting, 5 p.m., Snoqualmie Fire Station, 37600 S.E. Snoqualmie Pkwy., 888-1551
q Competitive Play Drop-In Volleyball, 16 and older, 7-10 p.m., Snoqualmie Valley YMCA, 35018 S.E. Ridge St., Snoqualmie, 2563115 q Hindi Story Time, 7 p.m., ages 3-6 at 11 a.m., Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E., 888-1223 q Marcus Printup, 7:30 and 8:45 p.m., Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend, 292-9307
q Transportation and Public Works Committee meeting, 4 p.m., 1155 E. North Bend Way, North Bend, 8880486 q Future Jazz Heads, 5 and 7 p.m., Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend, 2929307 q Anatomy of a Masterpiece: Mary Shelley’s ‘Frankenstein,’ 6:30 p.m., North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., 888-0554 q Open Mic Night, 7 p.m., Black Dog Arts Café, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie, 8313647 q Solarize Snoqualmie, 7:30 p.m., Cascade View Elementary School, 4640 S. 144th St., free, register at solarizewa.org
q Boxleys ProAm Big Band, 7:30 and 8:45 p.m., Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend, 292-9307 q Eastside Story Theater Improv, 7 p.m., Black Dog Arts Café, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie, 8313647 q Potential Skate Park meeting, come discuss the potential creation of a skate park on Snoqualmie Ridge, 7 p.m., Snoqualmie Valley YMCA, 35018 S.E. Ridge St., email Tomm Munro at tmunro@ ci.snoqualmie.wa.us for more info
q ‘The Twilight Zone,’ 7:30 p.m., Valley Center Stage, 119 W. North Bend Way, pay what you can, suggested minimum $10, 831-5667
q World Language Story Time Sampler, 10 a.m., North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., 888-0554 q Cardboard Challenge, grades 4-8, 1 p.m., North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., 888-0554 q Dan Taylor Showcase at 6 p.m., Greg Williamson Quartet at 7:30 and 8:45 p.m., Friday Blues Jam at 10 p.m., Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend, 292-9307 q ‘The Twilight Zone,’ live stage performances of four episodes, 7:30 p.m., Valley Center Stage, 119 W. North Bend Way, $17.50/adults, $14/students and seniors, 831-5667 q ‘An Evening of Murder’ with storyteller Larry Hohm, 8 p.m., Black Dog Arts Café, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie, 831-3647 q Roland Hutcherson and Company, 8 p.m. to midnight, Mt. Si Pub, 45530 S.E. North Bend Way, North Bend Rumble on the Ridge 33, 8 p.m., Snoqualmie Casino, 37500 S.E. North Bend Way, Snoqualmie, $45 to $110, www.snocasino.com
Sports
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Wildcats maul Vikings, 45-20 By Sam Kenyon skenyon@snovalleystar.com Until the closing minutes of the first half, it was an even matchup between the Mount Si Wildcats and the Inglemoor Vikings at Bothell’s Pop Keeney Stadium on Oct. 1. But in the final minutes of the second quarter, the Wildcats’ offense came alive and ran roughshod over the Vikings on their way to a 45-20 victory in Class 4A KingCo Conference football action. “We’re running the ball real well right now,” said Mount Si head coach Charlie Kinnune, whose team scored five of its six touchdowns off rushing plays. The first half was a backand-forth battle with both squads trading touchdowns and possessions. Inglemoor scored first with a run by junior running back Jalen Woodley on the first play of the second quarter. Mount Si sophomore Jesiah Irish substituted
into the game at quarterback and the Wildcats’ offense opened up. Mount Si drove downfield and scored its first touchdown near the six-minute mark when senior running back Mark Farmer punched it in from 6 yards out. “Jesiah Irish gives us a different element,” Kinnune said of the speedy sophomore. Inglemoor promptly responded with a 69-yard run from Woodley for its second touchdown, but Mount Si was able to block the extra-point kick to trail 13-7. On the ensuing possession, junior running back Max Bonda picked up three consecutive first downs to carry the Wildcats downfield before finally reaching the end zone for his first touchdown. With three-and-a-half minutes left in the second quarter, the Wildcats were ahead 14-13. Thanks to a brilliant punt return from senior O.J. Jenkins, Mount Si was
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Mount Si junior running back Max Bonda carries the ball against the Inglemoor defense Oct. 1 at Pop Keeney Stadium. Bonda had two touchdown carries in the game. able to score again just over a minute later on another short Bonda run. “Max had a great night tonight,” Kinnune said. “His offensive line, though. It’s won in the trenches.” Then, thanks to fantastic clock management from senior quarterback Harrison D’Anna, who was substituted back into the game, Mount Si was able to march and score once again in the closing seconds of the half. D’Anna threw to senior wide receiver Caleb Mitchell and senior tight end Colton Swain, always near the sideline so they
could step out after the catch and stop the clock. Then D’Anna and Swain connected for a beautiful diving touchdown catch. The scoring blitz put the Wildcats firmly in control as they headed to the locker room at halftime up 28-13. “Very happy with the way we reacted today,” Kinnune said. In the third quarter, Mount Si increased the lead with a touchdown from senior running back Cory Cotto with just over seven minutes left. The next few possessions for Inglemoor were not productive as the
Wildcats’ defense held them to consecutive threeand-out drives. “We buckled down and forced them to punt and they don’t like to do that very much,” Kinnune said. “We just wore them out. We’re in really good condition.” Over the course of the game, the Vikings went for it on fourth down three times. The first time, Inglemoor succeeded with a pass that led to their first touchdown. But the final two times the Vikings went for it, Mount Si stopped them and gained possession. Comparatively, the Wildcats went for it
twice on fourth down and were successful both times. The running game stayed strong for Mount Si, and with five minutes left in the third quarter, junior fullback Jack Weidenbach completed a short run for the Wildcats’ final touchdown of the night. “His offensive line did a very good job,” Kinnune said. “But our wide receivers also do a very nice job of blocking.” The Mount Si receiver corps, including seniors Parker Dumas, Reid Lutz and Braden Smith, were relatively quiet on the night. “When we’re not throwing they’re blocking,” Kinnune said. “And they take pride in it and they’re good at it.” Two minutes into the fourth quarter, Mount Si put up its final points, a 35-yard field goal from freshman kicker Reed Paradissis. The Vikings were able to score one last touchdown with about seven minutes left in the game. The win brought Mount Si’s record to 3-2, which places the Wildcats in third place in the KingCo Conference. The Wildcats’ next game is at home against the 4-0 Eastlake Wolves. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. Oct. 9.
Mount Si scores key victory at Skyline By Neil Pierson npierson@ sammamishreview.com Sometimes the direct route to goal is the most effective way of scoring, and the Mount Si Wildcats made the most of their free-kick and corner-kick chances. Natalie Weidenbach scored on a first-half free kick, and teammate Miranda Fischer redirected a corner kick into the goal early in the second half, propelling the Wildcats to a 2-1 victory over the Skyline Spartans in a Class 4A KingCo Conference girls soccer match Sept. 29 at Skyline High School. It was an important win for the Wildcats, who bounced back from a 2-0 loss to Redmond and evened their KingCo record at 1-1. “The top three teams right now are Eastlake, Skyline and Issaquah, so beating one of them is going to help us
with momentum,” said Weidenbach, a junior captain. “We really needed that, especially after losing to Redmond, and now I’m just ready to get on with them. I think we’re one of the contenders that can make it to playoffs.” Conversely, it was a difficult loss for Skyline, which fell to 1-1 in KingCo. Each team plays eight conference games, with six of nine squads making the playoffs, and that magnifies the importance of each match. Coach Don Braman said he was pleased with many aspects of Skyline’s performance, but the Spartans made two defensive mistakes and failed to convert enough of their own chances. They outshot the Wildcats, 24-10. “I was really impressed with the speed of transition there, and the passing was excellent – it was all really quick, like we want to play,” Braman said.
“And then for whatever reason, we go away from that sometimes. It’s disappointing when we create opportunities and we don’t finish the way that we need to.” Skyline peppered the Mount Si goal throughout the match, but senior goalkeeper Nellie Joselyn came up with nine saves, including a tremendous one-handed stop on Lindsey Fujiwara’s stinging drive late in second-half stoppage time. The Wildcats’ defense bent but didn’t break, and Joselyn credited her teammates for preserving the win. “Honestly, it had a lot to do with my defense,” she said. “They were working their butts off all night long, especially (center back) Camryn Buck. She was giving it everything that she had.” Skyline’s Alessandra Zonta nearly scored in the 10th minute after stealing
the ball and breaking into the penalty area. But her shot glanced off the nearside post. Mount Si had a 12thminute goal negated by the offside flag, but Weidenbach put her team in front in the 26th minute when she snuck a 20-yard free kick under two defenders and past diving goalkeeper Anna Smith. “I heard the people in the wall go, ‘Let’s start jumping,’” Weidenbach explained. “So I was like, ‘OK, near post on the ground sounds like a good idea.’ I was just hoping I’d time it right so I wouldn’t hit their feet.” The 1-0 lead nearly lasted until halftime, but Skyline struck for the equalizer in the 39th minute when Emma Rohleder collected a long ball down the left sideline and crossed to Julia Mitchell, who one-touched a shot past Joselyn. But the Wildcats
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Nellie Joselyn, Mount Si High School senior captain goalkeeper, stops a shot on goal by Skyline in the final moments of the Wildcats’ 2-1 victory Sept. 29. responded just two minutes into the second half. Makayla Turpin’s corner kick from the right side found an unmarked Fischer at the near post, and Fischer buried her chance. Joselyn and her defenders thwarted every chance Skyline had the rest of the way. The goalkeeper believes the Wildcats “have one of the best defensive lines in the league,” singling out Buck, Bella DiDomenico and Kelsey Willard for their strong play.
“She’s just a little demon,” Joselyn said of Willard. “She’s fast and can get every ball that ever comes her way.” Weidenbach said the Wildcats responded well after Skyline’s late firsthalf goal that could’ve shifted momentum to the home side. “I have to say that Skyline is such a good team, they had so many shots, and we were lucky to get out with the win,” she said.
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OCTOBER 9, 2015
Rotary hosts candidate forums
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On Oct. 14, the Rotary Club of Snoqualmie Valley will host a candidate forum for the contested North Bend and Snoqualmie City council races, as well as the Snoqualmie Valley Hospital District races. The forum will be at the Mount Si High School Freshman Campus, and is free of charge. All members of the community are encouraged to attend. The freshman campus is at 9200 Railroad Ave. in Snoqualmie.
Corners Gift Shop opens Oct. 10
Corners Gift Shop, across the street from the Northwest Railway Museum, is opening its doors Oct. 10. The storefront on the corner of Railroad Avenue and King Street welcomes shoppers with two full walls of windows. Months of work have gone into renovating the space to make it ready for business, according to owner Peggy Lefley. Corners will be a seasonal gift shop. When you walk in the doors this month, you’ll find the holidays are in full swing. Corners carries unique, hand-picked items including home décor, seasonal items, jewelry, purses, accessories, kitchen supplies and more. After working in retail and visual merchandising for nearly 25 years, Peggy Lefley, of Snoqualmie, has dreamed of opening her own shop for many years. The shop, 8002 Railroad
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Family life center hosts opening Oct. 10
The Snoqualmie Valley Alliance will be holding its grand opening for the Family Life Center in Fall City on Oct. 10. The ribbon cutting ceremony is at 10 a.m., followed by an open house and numerous community performances from 10:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Performances will include gymnastics, karate, local musicians, dodge ball, dance and jazz demonstrations. The center hosts a gym, theater, medical clinic, commercial kitchen, steamers café and classrooms. The center is at 36017 S.E. Fish Hatchery Road, Fall City. Learn more at www.svaonline.org.
Great Washington ShakeOut is Oct. 15
Washington state is participating in the Great Washington ShakeOut “drop, cover and hold” earthquake drill at 10:15 a.m. Oct. 15. The drill emphasizes the urgent need for people, organizations, schools, communities and businesses to practice what to do to be safe and to be ready before an earthquake strikes. Organizers also encourage participants to take photos of themselves participating in the drill and post photos to social media using the hashtag #washakeout.
North Bend offers senior safety classes The city of North Bend is offering a winter driving and preparedness class for Valley seniors at the Mt. Si Senior Center on Nov. 4. The seminar, from noon to 1 p.m., is one of four presented by the Snoqualmie Police Department and the senior center. The last two seminars will cover protection from fraud and scams, and elder abuse and adult protection services. Those seminars will also be held at the Mt. Si Senior Center from noon to 1 p.m. Nov. 12 and Dec. 17, respectively. The Mt. Si Senior Center is at 411 Main Ave. S., North Bend.
Arbor Day tree planting is Oct. 17
The city of North Bend celebrates Arbor Day 2015 and invites its citizens to a community treeplanting event at 9 a.m. Oct. 17. Help plant native evergreen trees at the city’s Tollgate Farm forest property. The event is part of a larger forest rehabilitation project being coordinated by the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust and funded by a Cooperative Watershed Management Grant from the King County Flood Control District. Tools and gloves will be provided. Volunteers should dress appropriately and bring water and snacks if desired. Arrive at about 8:45 a.m. to have time to walk into the site and get signed in. To volunteer and get directions, go to http://mtsgreenway. org/volunteer.
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