Man’s body recovered from Snoqualmie River near North Bend by King County Sheriff’s Office
April 29, 2011
The King County Sheriff’s Office recovered the body of a man in his 50s in the Snoqualmie River near North Bend early Friday night. The man’s car had been found at the Mount Si Trailhead that afternoon.
The sheriff’s department believes the man was reported as missing earlier this week, according to a news release.
The department’s helicopter, Guardian One, located the man’s body about half a mile down the river from the car at about 7:40 p.m.
Wildcats fastpitch squad squashes Sammamish
April 29, 2011
Mount Si’s fastpitch squad took both games in a doubleheader April 26 against Sammamish High School with a combined score of 34-6.
The Wildcats took the first game 24-2. Mount Si scored 17 runs in the fifth inning.
The offensive display included home runs by Carly Weidenbach and Lauren Smith. Weidenbach had five runs batted in. Three Wildcats each had four RBI: Smith, Danielle Massengill and Jenny Carroll.
Valley schools chief “all but certain” bond failed
April 29, 2011
Superintendent of Snoqualmie Valley Schools Joel Aune said the failure of a $56.2 million school bond was a defeat for the board, the district, the volunteers but above all, for the children of the Valley.
“This election was more difficult than the one in February,” Aune said during a school board meeting April 28. “Twelve school boards had propositions on the ballot in this state, and so far, we’re 0-for-12.”
An emotional Aune said the anti-tax sentiment permeating the state, coupled with the limping economy made it difficult for the bond to pass.
Snoqualmie elected leaders say redistricting plan for Snoqualmie Valley School Board is unfair
April 28, 2011
Snoqualmie’s elected leaders want the Snoqualmie Valley School Board to reject the school district’s current plan to redraw the board’s districts. The plan doesn’t give adequate representation to Snoqualmie, which makes up about two-fifths of the district’s population, , they said in a letter sent Thursday to the board.
Members of Snoqualmie City Council and Mayor Matt Larson signed a letter asking the board to consider other redistricting options that they believe will give fairer representation to Snoqualmie.
Mt. Si Senior Center director to retire after 21 years of service
April 27, 2011
Ruth Tolmasoff
On any given day, Ruth Tolmasoff might find herself writing a grant, changing the toilet paper in the restrooms or chatting with senior citizens during lunch.
This August, after 21 years of working as the executive director at the Mt. Si Senior Center, Tolmasoff is hanging up her hat and heading toward the land of retirement.
City staff shakeup in North Bend draws ire of City Council
April 27, 2011
A proposal to restructure North Bend’s administrative positions stirred a hornet’s nest on the City Council, which passed the measure by a 4-3 vote at its April 19 meeting.
The council approved a plan to combine the city’s finance and administrative departments.
The proposal had been submitted by the city’s administration, which wanted to retain Cheryl Proffitt-Schmidt. Until April 1, Proffitt-Schmidt had been the city clerk. To keep her from leaving, the administration offered her a new position as director of administrative services.
But the position didn’t exist until the City Council approved it.
In her new role, Proffitt-Schmidt will oversee the city’s financial and administrative operations.
Group seeks to honor top volunteers
April 27, 2011
The Snoqualmie Valley Community Network is looking for nominations for its 15th annual Rise and Shine Awards, which recognize outstanding volunteers who have worked to improve the health of children and families in the Valley.
Rise and Shine awardees strengthen the Valley’s sense of community. Often their work is not widely recognized, but the Snoqualmie Valley Community Network believes that recognition is important to strengthening the community.
Everyone is eligible for the awards. Nominations are due April 29.
To obtain a copy of the Rise and Shine nomination form, email the Snoqualmie Valley Community Network at svcn@msn.com or call 333-6614. Get information at www.snoqualmievalleycommunitynetwork.org.
Helping hands sought for Arbor Day project
April 27, 2011
North Bend officials and community members will celebrate Arbor Day in the forest next to the historic Tollgate Farm. Volunteers are needed April 30 to help remove invasive species and plant trees.
North Bend began a multiyear effort funded by the King Conservation District to restore the riparian forest east of Tollgate Farm this winter. Tollgate Farm was one of the earliest residences built by people of European heritage in the Snoqualmie Valley.
The forest beside the farm has traditionally been primarily a deciduous forest of red alder, black cottonwood and some big leaf maple trees. It is divided by the South Fork of the Snoqualmie River and crisscrossed by numerous creeks.
Police and Snoqualmie Tribe want your drugs
April 27, 2011
The police departments of Snoqualmie and North Bend, and the Snoqualmie Tribe want your old, unused prescription medicines.
The three entities are taking part in the second annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 30.
The day offers people an opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted and unused prescription drugs, particularly controlled substances. The service is free and anonymous.
The abuse of prescription drugs is a big problem in this country. Each day, approximately 2,500 teens use prescription drugs to get high for the first time, according to the Partnership for a Drug Free America.
Often, abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including the home medicine cabinet, according to a news release from the city of Snoqualmie.
Last year’s event collected about 242,200 pounds of medicine across the country, including nearly 100 pounds in Snoqualmie and North Bend.
There will be two locations in the upper Snoqualmie Valley for people to dispose of drugs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 30:
- Sno Falls Credit Union, 9025 Meadowbrook Way S.E., Snoqualmie
- North Bend Park & Ride, North Bend Way (between East McClellan Street and East Park Street), North Bend
Volunteers needed for annual Snoqualmie Library book sale
April 27, 2011
Love books? Share your enthusiasm with others by volunteering at the Snoqualmie Library’s annual book sale May 20-25.
The sale is managed by the Friends of the Snoqualmie Library to raise money for library programs that benefit children, teens and adults. Programs include free tutoring, children’s story times, art classes and a speaker series.
This year, the book sale is in need of volunteers, according to a news release from the city of Snoqualmie.
Volunteers are needed for a few hours to unpack books, sort books or serve as cashiers.
To volunteer, email your contact information to FOSL98065@gmail.com.
Books for the sale can be donated during library hours at Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E.
