Everclear guitarist expands local music teaching studio
July 29, 2010
Davey French, guitarist for Seattle band Everclear, performs at a recent show. (Contributed)
NEW — 12:30 p.m. July 29, 2010
This summer, Everclear rock star Davey French is busy playing Vans Warped Tour shows along the West Coast and getting ready to record a new CD, but he’s also got his hands full in Snoqualmie with guitar students.
Ever since the SnoValley Star printed a story about his guitar lessons in December, French has received dozens of calls from prospective students. So many, that he had to hire another rock star teacher, Dan McInerney, of Preston.
McInerney began playing guitar at age 13 and transformed into a musician and songwriter specializing in jazz, blues, classical and country. He now plays for ZipperLips, a contemporary jazz instrumental group.
He attended Spokane Falls Community College, where he studied classical guitar
In 1998, McInerney released his first CD, “Machinery,” with the song “Gravity,” which won the rock category in Guitar Player Magazine’s 30th Anniversary Guitar Competition.
Snoqualmie driver hits power pole
July 29, 2010
NEW — 1:27 p.m. July 29, 2010
A 55-year-old woman driving a 2006 Ford Mustang hit a power pole at about 7:15 p.m. July 17, according to the King County Sheriff’s Office.
The Snoqualmie woman was driving eastbound on Southeast Reinig Road in the 41000 block, when it went off the south side of the road and hit a power pole, shearing it off, said Sgt. John Urquhart, spokesman for the sheriff’s office.
Police blotter, July 29: Mama bear, found dog, heroin possession
July 29, 2010
Snoqualmie
Too loud
An officer responded to a loud music complaint at 11:45 p.m. July 16 in the 9400 block of Hancock Avenue Southeast. The officer reported no noise upon arrival, but spoke with the homeowner, who was cooperative.
Calendar, July 29
July 29, 2010
NEW — 1:10 p.m. July 29, 2010
Snoqualmie Falls Forest Theater presents “Wizard of Oz,” until Aug. 29, at 36800 S.E. David Powell Road, Fall City. Performances are at 3 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $18 for adults and $10 for seniors, students and children. Dinner cost is $18 for adults, $16 for students and seniors, and $8 for children 6-12. Children ages 5 or younger are free. To learn more, go to www.foresttheater.org or call 425-222-7044. (Contributed)
Snoqualmie receives $12,000 grant to plan pedestrian and biking pathways
July 29, 2010
NEW — 1:01 p.m. July 29, 2010
Snoqualmie received a $12,000 grant from Public Health — Seattle & King County on July 21. The city plans to use the money to pay for an intern who will coordinate an effort to update Snoqualmie’s master plan, said Nicole Sanders, an associate planner with the city.
Snoqualmie is working with about 10 other cities to develop a master plan detailing pedestrian and biking pathways. The cities are contracting together to work with a master plan consultant from King County.
Myrtle B. Magnochi
July 29, 2010
NEW — 12:28 p.m. July 29, 2010
Myrtle B. Magnochi
Myrtle B. Magnochi, of Carnation, died at Evergreen Hospice in Kirkland on Saturday, July 24, 2010. She was 87.
Per Myrtle’s request, there will be no memorial service. The family suggests remembrances be made to Sno-Valley Senior Center, P.O. Box 96, Carnation, WA 98014, or Washington State Holstein Association Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 519, Carnation, WA 98014.
Myrtle was born Aug. 7, 1922, in Tolt, (currently known as Car-nation), the daughter of Leslie and Esther Whitson. She lived her entire life in Carnation and graduated from Tolt High School.
Help students in need
July 29, 2010
NEW — 12:28 p.m. July 29, 2010
Two local churches are helping low-income students who need fresh school supplies. Student registration is closed, but the community can still donate to the drive.
Donations are accepted until Aug. 7 at Mount Si Lutheran Church, 411 N.E. Eighth St., North Bend, and Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 39025 S.E. Alpha St., Snoqualmie.
North Bend Library hosts book sale
July 29, 2010
NEW — 12:26 p.m. July 29, 2010
Looking for discounted books, music, movies and magazines?
The Friends of the North Bend Library holds its annual book sale from Aug. 14-28 at 115 E. Fourth St., North Bend.
Festival at Mount Si needs volunteers
July 29, 2010
NEW — 12:25 p.m. July 29, 2010
Every year, the Festival at Mount Si entertains thousands, thanks to the hard work of volunteers. More volunteers are needed this year at several stations, including the information booth, parade route, hospitality, chili cook off, set up and clean up.
Positions are available to teenagers and adults, and volunteers receive a free T-shirt.
Go to www.festivalatmtsi.org to fill out a volunteer application and e-mail it to theshendao@yahoo.com by July 31 for the Aug.13-15 festival.
Snoqualmie Valley School Board elects Olympia representative
July 29, 2010
Scott Hodgins will be the legislative representative for the school board. (Photo by Laura Geggel)
NEW — 12:08 p.m. July 29, 2010
Snoqualmie Valley School Board member Scott Hodgins just signed up to put a lot more miles on his car. The school board elected him to serve as board legislative representative to Olympia at its July 8 meeting.
Board members Craig Husa and Dan Popp were not present, but school board President Caroline Loudenback and member Marci Busby voted for the motion.
Hodgins has served as board legislative representative since January, when he started serving on the board. Board member Rudy Edwards held the position until he retired in December.
