King Conservation District offers native plants for sale
December 22, 2010
King Conservation District leaders are offering native trees and shrubs for conservation purposes, such as wildlife habitat, windbreaks, hedgerows, reforestation and stream enhancement.
The bare root plants do not come in pots or burlap bags. Instead, teams harvest the plants in winter as they are dormant. The district said bare root plants can be a hardy solution, plus a simple to handle, transport and plant option.
Residents can order plants and then pick them up at the district office in March. Learn how to order at the district website, www.kingcd.org.
King County Council welcomes new member
December 22, 2010
State Sen. Joe McDermott has filled the King County Council seat once held by County Executive Dow Constantine.
County Council members greeted the latest arrival Nov. 24 — a day later than scheduled due to a late fall snowstorm. Clerk of the Council Anne Noris swore in McDermott a day after the county certified the results of the November election.
McDermott represents the 8th District on the nine-member council. The district includes Burien, Vashon Island and West Seattle.
“We must work together to provide meaningful and efficient government services with an eye to the future.” McDermott said in a statement. “We cannot let today’s economic crisis keep us from meeting our commitments in regional planning, environmental stewardship and public safety.”
EFR firefighters pull father and daughter off SUV stranded in floodwater
December 22, 2010
Eastside Fire & Rescue firefighters from Station 87 in North Bend rescued a father and his daughter from their car after it became stranded in floodwaters on Southeast Reinig Road near 396th Drive Southeast during the Dec. 12 flood.
Their car, a Nissan Pathfinder, had stalled in three to four feet of water from the swollen Snoqualmie River, which runs alongside Reinig Road.
Firefighters arrived after receiving a 911 call at 3:32 p.m.
Snoqualmie Valley Rotary Club extends deadline for community project grants
December 22, 2010
The Rotary Club of Snoqualmie Valley has extended the deadline to Jan. 15 for applications from nonprofit organizations for local community service project grants.
Despite having more money to award than last year, the club has received fewer applications than it had expected.
“We thought we’d be overwhelmed with applications,” said Paul Yarnton, a Rotarian.
Two more host families are needed for Korean students
December 22, 2010
Two of the 13 exchange students arriving from Gangjin, South Korea, still need a family to host them, according to a city of Snoqualmie press release.
Students will stay in the area from Jan. 6-31. Host families provide housing and meals for the students and “will share cultural tradition and lifestyles,” the release stated.
Gangjin, South Korea, is a sister city of Snoqualmie. Valley students travel to South Korea in the summer as part of the exchange.
E-mail Tina McCollum at valent6222@aol.com if interested.
Snoqualmie Valley Kiwanis’ toy drive helps more than 600 children
December 22, 2010
NEW — 10:02 p.m. Dec. 22, 2010
Despite losing a major sponsor, the Kiwanis Club of Snoqualmie Valley Toy Drive was able to help more children this year than last year.
Residents donated enough new gifts to help brighten the holidays for about 620 children, according to Paul Tredway, who organized the toy drive.
Last year, the drive helped about 450 children.
Calendar
December 22, 2010
Events
Clark Gibson and Phil Sparks, 7 p.m. Dec. 23, Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend.
SnoValley Writers Work Group, 3 p.m. Dec. 26, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., North Bend. Join other local writers for writing exercises, critique and lessons on voice, plot and point of view. E-mail snovalleywrites@gmail.com for assignment prior to coming to class. Adults only.
Thank you to the SnoValley Star’s letter writers
December 22, 2010
The SnoValley Star thanks all our letter writers from 2010. Your written voice provokes, challenges, encourages and builds a stronger community for all.
While we weren’t always able to publish every letter we received, here’s a list of the writers whose letters were printed. Thank you, all, and keep them coming.
Letters: Si View Bazaar
December 22, 2010
I hosted a table at the Si View Bazaar on Dec. 4 of this year.
The theme was targeted toward raising money and getting cards signed to go to the Wounded Warrior Transitional Battalion at McChord/Fort Lewis.
I am happy to report that more than 100 cards were signed and mailed last week to the Public Affairs Office and Afghanistan. More than 40 treat bags were filled with candy bought by you; they will go into the battalion this Sunday.
Educating the uneducated can be difficult
December 22, 2010
“I can’t stand winter,” said Herb Collins, who had dropped in at the Mule Barn’s philosophy counter for a quick cup. “There’s nothing to do.”
“Get out and enjoy it,” Doc suggested. “Go skiing. Go ice fishing. Build a snowman. Do something. Then, you’ll feel better.”
“I don’t think your advice will take,” Dud said. “Herb seems to be intransigent on this one.”
We all looked at Dud.
