Some EFR firefighters might get buyout option
November 25, 2009
Eastside Fire & Rescue might try to entice highly paid, longtime employees to take a buyout option if layoffs become a real possibility for the 2010 budget.
The EFR board of directors approved using buyouts to reduce labor costs, though Finance Chief Dave Gray cautioned against reading too much into its implications. Read more
Community prepares to help families during Christmas
November 25, 2009
When Tina Maloney, of Sterling Savings Bank, took over Giving for Toys nearly four years ago, she promised to expand the program that had provided toys for families in need for a decade. Read more
International students studying abroad at Mount Si
November 25, 2009
Three of Mount Si High School’s seven exchange students (from left) Michelle Freyer, Florence Servais and Abdul Rahman Albasbishi hang out at International Night at the high school By Laura Geggel
After a lifetime of watching American movies and listening to American music, seven exchange students from around the world decided to get a taste of life in the Snoqualmie Valley.
Students learn sports medicine is more than taping ankles
November 25, 2009
At one of her softball games in Seattle, Mount Si High School junior Danielle Massengill got a call to duty. One of her teammates had sprained an ankle, and Massengill was just the person to tape it.
“I can tape my own ankle in two minutes,” she said. “It takes me longer to tape someone else.” Read more
Calendar
November 25, 2009
Events
- MSHS soccer players are hosting a childcare fundraiser. The players will watch your children while you shop or otherwise occupy yourself from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. or from 1:30-5:30 p.m. Dec. 5 and 12 at Mount Si High School. The cost is $30 per child; siblings are half price.
- Cascade Dance Academy will host its first holiday ballet at 3 p.m. Dec. 12 at Cascade View Elementary School. Admission is free.
- Snoqualmie Valley Transition Initiative public information sessions are from 6:30-8 p.m. Dec. 2, 3, 8 and 9 at various locations. Come to learn and discuss how to deal with economic crisis, climate change and peak oil on a local level. Contact Nancy Wallace at 333-4895 or richnancyyoude@centurytel.net, or Elaine Harger at 831-6718 or eharger@drizzle.com.
- Friends of the North Bend Library Silent Book Auction is Nov. 27-Dec. 6, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St. High-quality, special-interest and literary books will be displayed in the Snoqualmie Library meeting room. Proceeds will help support programs at the library. For more information, call North Bend Library at 425-888-0554.
- Friends of the Snoqualmie Library Silent Book Auction is Nov. 30-Dec. 5, Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E. High-quality, special-interest and literary books will be displayed in the Snoqualmie Library meeting room. Proceeds will help support programs at the library. For more information, go to www.fosl.net or call Joan Pliego at 516-1616.
- Fall City Arts Holiday Market is from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Dec. 5, Chief Kanim Middle School.
- Si View Holiday Bazaar, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Dec. 5, Si View Community Center. Shop a variety of local handmade arts and crafts, and enjoy entertainment by local talents. Raffle, hot cocoa, cookies and snacks for sale. Free admission. For more information, contact Minna at 831-1900 or mrudd@siviewpark.org.
- Lori McPhetridge benefit dinner and auction is at 5 p.m. Dec. 5, the Moose Hall, 108 Sydney Ave. N., North Bend. The event is being held to help the McPhetridges cover medical bills. Organizers are seeking donations for the auction, such as a cord of wood, car repair service, a fishing trip, babysitting, house cleaning, baked goods, and new or gently used items. Donations can be dropped off at Moose Hall from 2-8 p.m. daily. The spaghetti dinner is $9; children under 6 are free. For more information, call Carmen Kossow at 749-9520.
- December Family Night featuring The Noise Guy is from 6:15-8:15 p.m. Dec. 11, Si View Community Center. This show is like no other – be prepared for a lot of giggling! Free crafts and dinner provided by Mount Si Culinary Program. Performance starts at 7 p.m. Family Nights are co-sponsored by Encompass and Si View Metro Parks. For more information, contact Minna at 831-1900 or mrudd@siviewpark.org.
- Snoqualmie Strings presents “A Symphony for the Season” at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 14, North Bend Theatre. Go to www.snoqualmiestrings.com.
- “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” reading by author Karolyn Grimes is at 4 p.m. Dec. 23, Salish Lodge and Spa, 6501 Railroad Ave., Snoqualmie. Grimes is best known for her role as Zuzu Bailey in the holiday film, “It’s a Wonderful Life.”
Classes
Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program meeting, Si View Park, 2:20-3:20 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through Dec 17. Cost is $4.
North Bend Library
- The library is located at 115 East 4th St.
- The North Bend First Tuesday Book Club will discuss “The Art of Racing in the Rain,” by Garth Stein, at 7 p.m. Dec. 1
- Toddler Story Time, for ages 2-3 with an adult: 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays
- Preschool Story Time, for ages 3-6 with an adult: 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays
- Citizenship classes: 10:30 a.m. Thursdays
- Rock band concert: 3 p.m. Dec. 4
- A Blizzard of Tales and Tunes: 10:30 a.m. Dec. 5
- Learn the art of caricature with Lou Medina, for grades 6-12 at 2 p.m. Dec. 5.
- Community Conversations — Nice People, Smart Talk: 1:30 p.m. Dec. 6
- Merry Monday Story Time, for ages newborn to three with an adult: 11 a.m. Dec. 7
- Study Zone, for grades K-12: 3 p.m. Dec. 7
- English as a Second Language: 6:30 p.m. Dec. 7
- Bring in old T-shirts and have them altered into artistic creations at 3 p.m. Dec. 11.
- The SnoValley Writers Work Group: 3 p.m. Dec. 13 and 27. E-mail snovalleywriters@gmail.com for assignments prior to attending.
- Friends of the North Bend Library monthly meeting: 9:30 a.m. Dec. 14
- The Snoqualmie Valley Chess Club: 7 p.m. Dec. 3, 10 and 17
- Dickens Carolers old-fashioned Christmas Carols: 1:30 p.m. Dec. 13
- Game On! for teens: Play Xbox 360, PlayStation and Nintendo DS games. Guitar Hero and Dance Dance Revolution (DDR)! Board games available, too. Free snacks!
Snoqualmie Library
- The library is located at 7824 Center Blvd. S.E.
- The meeting dates for the Friends of the Snoqualmie Library have changed to every other month. All meetings are on the third Monday of every odd month at 6 p.m. at the Snoqualmie Library. The next meeting is at 6 p.m. Jan. 20
- Purl One, Listen Too: Knit, listen to books and talk about knitting at 1 p.m. Dec. 3
- Computer Class, Microsoft Word, level 1: 6:30 p.m. Dec. 8
- Snoqualmie Book Group will discuss “A Town like Alice,” by Nevil Shute, at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 15.
- The Aging Well with Consciousness Book Club and Conversation will discuss “The Older the Fiddle, the Better the Tune: The Joys of Reaching a Certain Age,” by Willard Scott and friends, at 10:15 a.m. Dec. 19.
- Young Toddler Story Times, for ages 6-24 months with an adult: 9:30 a.m. Dec. 2, 9 and 16
- Preschool Story Times, for children ages 3-6 with an adult: 10:30 a.m. Dec. 2,9 and 16
- Sleighs, Santas & Sweets! Holiday Story Times for all young children with an adult: 7 p.m. Dec. 3; ages 3-6 with an adult: 10:30 a.m. Dec. 16
- Afternoon Preschool Story Times, ages 3-6 with an adult: 1:30 p.m. Dec. 7 and 14.
- Hanukkah in Story and Song, with storyteller and musician Asher Hashash, for ages 4 and older: 7 p.m. Dec. 10.
- Anime and Manga Club — watch anime movies, eat popcorn and practice anime drawing: 3 p.m. Dec. 2, 16 and 30.
- Create your own Zen Garden to take home: 3 p.m. Dec. 9
New coach brings confidence to girls squad
November 25, 2009
Mount Si’s Sarah McDonald (20) and Emily Feree (10) battle for a rebound in a game last year against Sammamish. File
Though this season will be Megan Botulinski’s first coaching the Mount Si girls basketball team, she said she is confident in the group of girls she has inherited. Read more
Boys basketball team eyes another competitive season
November 25, 2009
Mount Si High School’s boys basketball team will try to leverage its size and strength this winter to have a winning season, according to coach Jeffery Dambrosio. Read more
Top athletes honored
November 25, 2009
Mount Si High School had some stellar athletes this fall, as several earned All-KingCo Conference honors. Read more
Scoreboard
November 25, 2009
Girls soccer
3A/2A KingCo Conference final standings
League Season
W L T Pts W L T GF GA
Mercer Island 10 2 0 30 15 4 1 42 17
Sammamish 7 2 3 24 9 3 4 28 20
Mount Si 4 5 3 15 5 8 3 15 22
Liberty 4 4 4 16 4 9 4 20 30
Juanita 4 4 4 16 5 5 8 17 16
Bellevue 3 6 3 12 6 7 3 18 21
Interlake 1 9 1 4 4 11 1 20 29
Obituaries: Candice L. McKnight & John T. Fullerton
November 19, 2009
Candice L. McKnight
Candice Lynn McKnight of North Bend was born Jan. 26, 1955, in Sedro Wooley, to Jack Cuthbert and Jackie Orr. She died Nov. 4, 2009 at Mount Si Health Care in North Bend.
Candice L. McKnight
Candice attended Mount Si High School and Renton Technical College. She worked in medical billing in the health care industry and enjoyed the many friends she made while working for the Snoqualmie Tribe.
Her family remembers her heartwarming smile, her caring nature and love for her family and friends.
She is survived by her daughter Erica Lynn Ingrum of Monroe; granddaughter Emma Ingrum of Monroe; her father Jack Cuthbert of Rockport; and two brothers, Steven Cuthbert of Snoqualmie and Michael Orr of Port Townsend.
A memorial service and celebration of her life will be held at 1 p.m. Nov. 28, at the Cedar River Watershed Educational Center, 19901 Cedar Falls Rd. S.E., North Bend. All those who wish to celebrate her life of are welcome to attend. Arrangements by Flintoft’s Issaquah Funeral Home 425-392-6444.
Friends are invited to share memories, view photos and sign the family’s on-line guestbook at www.flintofts.com.
John T. Fullerton
John Thomas Fullerton of North Bend died Oct. 30, 2009. He was 67 years old.
John T. Fullerton
John was born on Oct. 16, 1942, in Seattle, Wash., to Tom and Mabel Fullerton. He was raised in Shoreline, where he attended high school. He earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Western Washington University and a master’s degree in mathematics from Central Washington University. In 1965, John became a math teacher at Newport High School, a profession he followed for 28 years.
John played varsity football in high school and for four years at WWU. Shortly after joining the faculty at Newport, he began a career as a coach of varsity football, wrestling, and track and field. It was a career marked by numerous state championships and conduct that earned him the respect of his players, peers and the athletics community across the state.
Many friends also remember John as an accomplished fisherman, outdoorsman, photographer and volunteer. He climbed mountains, fished the rivers of Washington, Canada and Alaska, photographed the landscapes and people in his life, and devoted time to the Boy Scouts of America. His family will remember him as a caring husband, father and grandfather.
John is survived by his wife Sharon; his sister Carol; his extended children, including Bryce, Connor, Stacy, Shelia, Wesley, Matthew, and Michael; and five grandchildren.
A memorial and celebration of his life was held at 1 p.m. Nov. 11, at Newport High School, Bellevue.
Friends are invited to share memories, view photos and sign the family’s on-line guest book at www.flintofts.com. Arrangements by Flintoft’s Issaquah Funeral Home 425-392-6444.
