Editorial: Snoqualmie tagline not an easy decision
April 2, 2008
We applaud the efforts of the Snoqualmie City Council to put time, effort and money into economic development. At a recent meeting, the Council approved the recommendation of its Community and Economic Affairs Committee to contract with LoudEdge Creative communications for brand development and design.
LoudEdge has suggested the City adopt a tagline, “Your Place of Discovery,” to go along with marketing materials. The tagline has not yet been adopted and will be discussed again at the April 14 council meeting. Read more
Musical instruments teach kids the high notes of confidence
April 2, 2008
Judy Halone
Columnist
This one’s for those of us who couldn’t wait to play a musical instrument. Read more
Off and running
April 2, 2008
The Mount Si boys track and field team sure knows how to bounce back. Read more
TPC at Snoqualmie Ridge sells
April 2, 2008
The Tournament Players Course at Snoqualmie Ridge has a new owner. Read more
Prep Roundup
April 2, 2008
Baseball
Mount Si 3, Sammamish 1: At Sammamish, Mount Si picked up its first win of the season behind a dominant pitching performance from Taylor Campbell, who allowed one hit and no walks over six innings, while striking out six. Read more
Daycare center embraces new playground
April 2, 2008
Loose gravel litters the ground. Plastic toys - a tiny basketball hoop, a climbing frame with a slide - are scattered around the play area.
Parents and caregivers are wary of the playground at Encompass, a care center in North Bend catering to infants and children. Read more
Marigolds and cauliflower to fund senior center
April 2, 2008
Farmer Erick Haakenson plans to pepper the Sno-Valley Senior Center annual plant fundraiser with starter tomato plants and members of the brassica family - including broccoli and cauliflower - alongside eggplant and winter squash.
This is Haakenson’s first time participating in the plant fundraiser, scheduled for May 2-3. Read more
Community Calendar
April 2, 2008
Events
The comedy “Open House” is scheduled to run April 4, 5, 11, 12 and 19 at Valley Center Stage, 119 North Bend Way. Show times for Fridays are 8 p.m. Saturday times are 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12.50 for seniors and children. Call 831-5667. Read more
Finding a book that’s just right
April 2, 2008
Sal Passantino has found his “just right” reading book.
As a first-grader, he amassed a stack of Magic Tree House books, but found them difficult to read. Read more
Healthier lunches now in cafeterias
April 2, 2008
Menus and cafeterias around the Snoqualmie Valley School District are getting a makeover after the school board updated the Wellness Policy this past school year. Read more
