BASEBALL | Wildcats will be swinging big bats at the plate
March 15, 2011
Elliott Cribby might be one of the youngest — if not the youngest — head baseball coach at a 3A high school in Washington, but he acts like he’s been waiting his whole life for this moment.
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The former Minor League ballplayer takes over a squad deep in talent and experience. But one that also has some big holes left by last year’s graduating seniors.
The team is still stinging from two consecutive years of postseason problems. In 2009 and 2010, the Wildcats entered the 3A KingCo Tournament as the top seed — and went home empty handed.
Mount Si’s playoff woes prompted the school to fire head coach Chaz Carr and look for a new skipper.
When Cribby heard about the opening, he had just finished his first season as an assistant coach at Eastside Catholic High School.
The 25-year-old applied for the position with a good reference — Snoqualmie Valley resident and former Mariner Jay Buhner.
Free health screenings highlight Healthy Living Fair
March 15, 2011
The third annual Snoqualmie Valley Healthy Living Fair is back with more than 30 health care providers on hand to answer your questions.
The event, presented by Swedish Medical Group – Snoqualmie, will be held at Si View Community Center in North Bend, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 26. Admission is free.
Health professionals will include physical therapists, chiropractors, optometrists, dentists, physicians, assisted living specialists, mental heath counselors, acupuncturists and many more.
The event will offer something for all ages. Free health screenings will include blood pressure checks, body mass index testing, strength and balance testing and vision screenings. Free eyewear adjustments will be available and the King County Police Union will offer free fingerprinting of children for family records.
Snoqualmie Valley sits in earthquake country
March 15, 2011
If you live in the Snoqualmie Valley, eventually you will experience a major earthquake.
 Source: Washington State Department of Natural Resources |
The Puget Sound region is one of the world’s most seismically active regions. It sits next to a subduction zone capable of what experts call a “megathrust earthquake,” and several major fault lines run through the region.
One of those major faults — the South Whidbey Island Fault — runs under the Snoqualmie Valley.
The area’s penchant for seismic shaking means it could see an earthquake as destructive as the 9.0 magnitude one that rocked Japan on March 11.
Officials are using the event to urge residents to prepare supplies and a plan in case of a similar catastrophic earthquake here.
BOYS SOCCER | Mount Si earns draw against Issaquah in preseason play
March 15, 2011
The Wildcats matched 4A Issaquah High School to a 1-1 draw March 12 in preseason play.
 Wildcats' co-captain Eric Baumgardner digs out the ball before an Issaquah defender can reach it during Mount Si's 1-1 preseason match with the Eagles. (By Calder Productions) |
The team showed it is building on last year’s historic success. In 2010, Mount Si finished 12-2-4 and won its first KingCo Conference championship. The team also won its first ever state playoff game.
The Wildcats drew first blood. Team co-captain Eric Baumgardner scored on a pass from Kody Clearman at 9 minutes into the game. Baumgardner, a senior, is a midfielder, and Clearman, a freshman, is a forward.
But Issaquah struck back in the second half. James Garcia scored after 69 minutes. Michael Roberts picked up the assist.
The match highlighted the young team’s strengths.
The Wildcats demonstrated their ability to control the ball and maintain possession, Coach Darren Brown wrote on the team’s website.
Some new varsity members showed their skill.
BASEBALL | Redmond Mustangs overwhelm Wildcats
March 15, 2011
Mount Si’s baseball preseason play began with a tough game against 4A Redmond High School.
Playing on the road, the Wildcats lost 11-1 to Redmond.
The Mustangs’ Dylan Davis picked up the win, throwing four innings of one-hit ball. Davis is considered a top prospect in Washington.
Snoqualmie Valley school bond is back on ballot for April 26
March 15, 2011
The Snoqualmie Valley School Board voted in favor of bouncing back this spring from its closest defeat in recent memory.
The $56 million school bond to build a new middle school will appear in an April 26 ballot, thanks to a unanimous 5-0 board vote. The Feb. 8 vote on the bond fell two one-thousandths of a percent shy of the 60 percent needed.
“It’s two one-thousandths of a percent: A supermajority of our Valley said yes. I stand with the majority, with the people who believe this is the right thing to do,” said Board President Dan Popp.
Learn to survive and prepare for an earthquake
March 15, 2011
By The Seattle Times
If you are indoors
- Get under a sturdy table or desk. Cover your head and face to help prevent injury from glass and debris. Hold onto a leg of the furniture piece and be prepared to move with it if the shaking is severe.
- If there is no suitable table or desk, move away from windows and lie down beside a sturdy piece of furniture, such as a sofa or bed, and cover your head and face. Avoid objects that could fall.
- Don’t go outside or use stairs or elevators until the shaking stops. Falling debris is a major cause of quake-related injuries.
- In a crowded public place, do not rush to the exit. Stay inside until the shaking stops. If you’re sitting, get down on the floor next to your seat. If standing, move away from objects that could fall, such as shelves.
Democratic state chairman to discuss proposal to scrap presidential primary
March 15, 2011
The leader of the state Democratic Party is scheduled to speak in Issaquah next week about a proposal to scrap the Evergreen State’s presidential primary in favor of the caucus system.
Washington State Democrats Chairman Dwight Pelz is due at the March 16 meeting of the 5th District Democrats, the local party organization.
Gov. Chris Gregoire, a Democrat, called for eliminating the 2012 presidential primary in order to save the cash-strapped state about $10 million. Voters mandated the primary in a 1989 ballot initiative, but Democrats rely more on party caucuses to allocate delegates.
AARP offers free help with tax returns in North Bend
March 15, 2011
The AARP Tax-Aide program is offering free help with tax returns at the Mount Si Senior Center. The service is available to everyone, not just seniors.
To set up an appointment, call 888-3434. The program is open Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through April 13, at the center, 411 Main Ave. S., North Bend.
