Peterson cycling after a dream
June 12, 2008
North Bend product quickly becoming one to watch on pro circuit
Tom Peterson will watch this year’s Tour de France from the sidelines, just as he has the previous 10 years.
Except, this year, he’ll do so with a certain thought in the back of his mind - his time is coming.
The North Bend native is a rising Read more
Annual golf tournament comes to Snoqualmie for 13th year
June 12, 2008
Thirteen is supposed to be an unlucky number, but Gaslamp Tavern co-owner Scott Armstrong certainly doesn’t believe it.
That’s because the Gaslamp Golf Tournament is back for its 13th year, bigger and Read more
Sports Briefs
June 12, 2008
Football spring
scrimmage June 14
The Mount Si football team will scrimmage Bothell at 6 p.m. June 14 at Mount Si High School Stadium.
Each team will alternate 10 play sets, starting at the 40 yard line. No score will be kept and no official time will be kept.
Bothell was the 2007 KingCo 4A champion and state 4A runner-up.
Strength camp starts this month
An annual strength and conditioning camp for athletes from the third grade through high school is scheduled to begin later this month at Mount Si High School.
John Zanas, strength and conditioning coach for the Wildcat football team, leads the camp. It begins June 24 for high-school-aged boys, July 7 for high-school-aged girls, July 7 for middle-school students and
July 8 for elementary students.
The program is two days a week and lasts either seven or eight weeks. Cost for elementary students is $50 for two weeks, $100 for four weeks and $130 for six weeks. Cost for middle-school students is $110 for four weeks and $140 for six weeks. Cost for high-school girls is $120 and high-school boys is $140.
For more information, call 425-396-7778.
Obituary
June 12, 2008
Chris E. Ochoxner
Chris E. Ochoxner was born July 13, 1971 to Duane and Wiltrud Ochoxner in Snoqualmie. He died June 4, 2008 in Auburn
Chris attended Mount Si High School where he graduated with honors and loved playing on the football team. He also enjoyed skiing, hiking and traveling. Chris was an entrepreneur and operated his own commercial and residential painting business.
He will be remembered for his huge and caring heart, his good sense of humor, his positive attitude, and that he was always willing to give a hand and help out wherever he was needed.
Chris is survived by his mother Wiltrud Ochoxner of Auburn and his sister Heidi M. (husband Jack) Lewis of North Bend. He was a proud uncle and loved his nephews: Austin, Carson, Casey and Marshall. He is also survived by many aunts and uncles in Austria and his uncle Col. CM Backes of Milwaukee, WI and his cousins: Kyle, Kelly-Ann and Craig Backes. He will be missed by many friends. He was preceded in death by his father Duane in 1984.
A celebration of his life and memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. June 14, 2008 at Mount Si Lutheran Church, 411 NE 8th, North Bend, WA 98045.
Summer school expands with enrichment
June 12, 2008
District to offer crafts, dance and sports, in addition to the three R’s
Summer school traditionally highlights remedial work for students who need an extra academic push, but this year Snoqualmie Valley School District is introducing enrichment classes.
The classes range from Nature Journaling and Mapping to Wheels of Read more
Yearbooks spread to elementary schools
June 12, 2008
A pair of elementary schools in the Snoqualmie Valley School District have jumped on the yearbook train.
Thanks to the effort of a handful of parents volunteering their time, Opstad Elementary and Snoqualmie Elementary have produced yearbooks for the first time in recent memory. Read more
Community Calendar
June 12, 2008
Events
The 2008 class of Mount Si High School will hold its graduation ceremonies at 7:30 p.m. June 12 at the football stadium. For more information, call 831-8100.
There will be a free children’s safety fair, sponsored by SnoValley Indoor Playground, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. June 13 at Si View Community Center. Free bike helmets will be distributed to the first 80 children, safety materials will be handed out and local firefighters and police officers will be in attendance. For more information, call 654-4685 or 831-7808.
Registration for adult men’s and co-ed recreational softball is now until June 13 with the City of Snoqualmie. The season begins July 8 and ends Aug. 31. For more information, please call the City of Snoqualmie Parks and Recreation department at 831-5784.
The Sno-Valley Senior Center will have a dinner fundraiser in connection with Father’s Day from 4:30-6:30 p.m. June 14. A dinner that includes a choice of either ribs, steak, chicken, salmon and sides will cost $15. Reservations are recommended.
Kids can have their helmets and bicycles checked for safety and can compete in an obstacle course that teaches them how to navigate on their bike safely at the Fourth Annual Tanner Jeans Memorial Bike Safety Rodeo from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 14 at Cascade View Elementary in Snoqualmie . Each child who completes the course will receive a certificate and a T-shirt. Free food will be on hand.
The 37th annual Fall City Days will be held June 14 in Fall City. Activities include a Fun Run, a parade, a watermelon eating contest, a duck derby and a hoop fest. For more information, go to http://www.fallcity.org/fallcitydays.html.
Fathers can ride free with a paying child on the trains departing the depot June 14-15. The excursions last 65 minutes and depart from Snoqualmie at 11:01 a.m., 12:16 p.m., 1:31 p.m., 2:46 p.m., 4:01 p.m. and 4:41 p.m. They depart from North Bend at 11:26. a.m., 12:41 p.m., 1:56 p.m., 3:11 p.m. and 4:26 p.m. For more information, call 888-3030.
Spay or neuter your pets June 18 in the city of Snoqualmie Parking lot, 7940 Railroad Avenue. The event begins at 7 a.m. and is first-come, first-serve. The cost is free for individuals on public assistance. For all others, cats are $25 for neuters and $35 for spays and dogs are $45 for neuters and $55 for spays. Pets are not to be fed after 10 p.m. the night before and it’s recommended pet owners bring two towels per animal. For more information, visit www.PasadoSafeHaven.org or call 360-793-SPAY.
The Kidz Love Soccer instructional summer camp will be from June 18 to July 6 at Azalea Park in Snoqualmie. Cost is $60 for the eight-week program. To register, fill out the form on the city of Snoqualmie Web site at http://www.ci.snoqualmie.wa.us/ or call 831-5784.
The 13th annual Gaslamp Scramble will be at 10 a.m. June 21 at Snoqualmie Falls Golf Course. Tournament fees are $75 per person and $300 per team. The fees include a tee package, prizes and dinner. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Issaquah Food Bank and Issaquah Valley Community Services. For more information, call 392-4547.
Learn about the history of Snoqualmie with instructor Dave Battey. Using historic photographs from the Snoqualmie Valley Historical Society, Battey shares a history of the city of Snoqualmie, from the ice age through the 1950s. The presentation is free and will be from 2-4 p.m. both June 22 and Aug. 31.
This summer camp at Si View Community Center is for school ages kindergarten through fifth grade. It explores sports, swimming, arts, crafts and outdoor games, and has weekly field trips. Regular camp hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., while extended care is available from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at no additional cost. Camps spots may be reserved with a deposit of $20 per week, due at the time of registration. Fees for the camp vary by week. For more information, go to www.siviewpark.org or call 831-1900.
The North Bend Farmers Market will begin June 26 and lasts until Sept. 11. The market is free to attend and last from 4 to 8 p.m. every Thursday at Si View Metro Parks.
The fifth annual Greenway Days will be June 28th and 29th. The event will include a number of challenges, including hikes, discovering hidden caches, bike riding, a cowboy rendezvous, a car show and historic tours. To find our more, go to http://www.mtsgreenway.org/.
The Summer Playground Program, organized by the City of Snoqualmie Parks and Recreation, will be July 7 through August 2. The camp is for youths ages 6-10 and costs $420 for the full seven weeks. One week is $60. To register, or for more information, call 831-5784.
Thursday Night Concerts at Si View Park begin July 10. On opening night, “Free Rain” will play. The schedule follows with “Handful of Luvin” on July 17, “Beyond the Fringe” on July 24, “Timeless Soul” on July 31 and “Fabulous Roof Shaker” on Aug. 7. All concerts go from 6:30 to 8 p.m. To find out more, call 831-1900.
The Day Out with Thomas the Tank Engine will be July 11-13 and July 18-20 at the Northwest Railway Museum in Snoqualmie. There will be 10 departures each day. The train will ride to the top of Snoqualmie Falls and there will be storytelling, live music and games with toys. Tickets are $18 for ages two and up. Advance purchase recommended, since the event usually sells out. For tickets or information, visit www.ticketweb.com or call 866-468-7630.
Editorial cartoonist Jeff Johnson will hold a cartoon drawing class from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 12 at Si View Metro Parks. The class is $44 and for ages 9-14. For more information, call 831-1900.
The 2008 Relay for Life of Snoqualmie Valley will be July 12-13 at Centennial Fields. For more information, call 1-800-ACS-2245.
“Back to the Garden,” a fundraiser for the Valley Center Stage, will include wine, food, the Cascade Jazz Trio, Susanna Fuller, Valley Center Stage players and surprise guests from 6-10 p.m. July 19 at The Nursery at Mt. Si. There will be a silent auction.
Basketball fans can get their fill of competition at the Snoqualmie Casino 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament on Snoqualmie Ridge July 19-20. Food and live music will be included in the tournament, which showcases 3-on-3 games in the streets. The tournament supports the Snoqualmie Valley Youth Hub, which provides opportunities to more than 4,000 young people in the Snoqualmie Valley. Cost is $100 per team if registered by June 14 and $110 per team if registered by July 15. Snoqualmie residents receive a $15 discount of team registration. For more information, go to http://www.ci.snoqualmie.wa.us/.
The 20th Anniversary of Tour de Peaks will be celebrated July 27 in Snoqualmie Valley. Adult registration is $30 by July 3, $35 by July 23 and $40 the day of the event. Children ages 3-12 are $8.
The 69th annual Snoqualmie Railroad Days will be Aug. 1-3 in downtown Snoqualmie. The event is currently looking for volunteers, who will earn a free T-shirt and beverages for their service. To learn more about the event, go to http://www.railroaddays.com/.
Classes
Get tips for growing roses, from spring planting to winter support, from Master Gardner Bill Grassie at 7 p.m. June 18 at the Snoqualmie Library.
Volunteer Opportunities
The Mt Si Helping Hand Food Bank is seeking volunteers who will dedicate one to two hours a week to pick up food at local grocery stores. For more information, call Gail or Susan at 888-0096 or e-mail mtsihelpinghandfoodbank@yahoo.com.
Volunteers are being sought for the Festival at Mount Si on Aug. 8-10. The festival needs committee helpers, as well as weekend volunteers to make the event happen. For more information, go to www.festivalatmtsi.org or call Jill at 831-6898.
To submit an item for the community calendar, send to editor@snovalleystar.com or via www.snovalleystar.com
North Bend woman fights cancer, raises money for relay
June 12, 2008
A month after Teresa Warren moved to the Valley with her husband and young daughter, doctors diagnosed her with breast cancer.
She hoped the lump was merely a fibroid. But after a mammogram, an MRI and a biopsy, she found out it was cancerous.
Within weeks, Warren was receiving Read more
Musicians ready to rock Snoqualmie Ridge pub
June 12, 2008
While Joie Calio got his musical start banging on pots and pans at the age of 5, Loni Rose decided to pursue a career in singing by the age of 9. Both local musicians tripped on a note and fell into music, just in time to perform a free show at Finaghty’s Irish Pub & Restaurant at 9 p.m. tonight Read more
Rotary honors students of the quarter
June 12, 2008
The Snoqualmie Valley Rotary honored four high school seniors - Jess Ransavage, Marissa Pleasants, Alivia Roberts and Marianna Zanella - June 5 at the TPC Snoqualmie Ridge golf course.
Each student received a $100 U.S. savings bond from the Rotary.
As a trainer in the Sports Medicine Club, Ransavage helped many a Mount Read more
