Mount Si High School confirms a case of chickenpox
May 25, 2011
Mount Si High School has confirmed a student has been diagnosed with varicella, also known as chickenpox.
“It is possible that your child has been exposed to chickenpox at school,” a statement from the school stated, later adding “keep your child out of school during this time if you think he or she may have chickenpox.”
Chickenpox is a sudden-onset virus characterized by fever, fatigue and tiny fluid-filled blisters. It can endanger infants, adolescents, pregnant women and people with weak immune systems, according to the release.
King County Public Health’s website deemed the condition highly contagious.
Chickenpox may bring serious complications, like pneumonia and bacterial skin infections.
The statement from the school recommends that children 1 or older who have not had chickenpox and who have not been vaccinated should contact their doctor as soon as possible, the same for adults in that situation.
Mount Si baseball advances to semifinal round in state playoffs
May 25, 2011
The Wildcats’ Dustin Breshears reaches around Enumclaw catcher D.J. Hitch to avoid the tag and score in Mount Si’s 6-2 win in the state playoffs. Trevor Lane (2) watches the play up close. By Dan Catchpole
Mount Si High School was one out away from advancing to the semifinals in the 3A state baseball playoffs when D.J. Hitch stepped up to bat for Enumclaw. The Hornets had a runner on first base, but the Wildcats led 6-2.
Dispatches from Everest: climbing the challenging Khumbu Icefall
May 25, 2011
Snoqualmie residents Dennis Broadwell and Brian Dickinson are climbing Mount Everest, the tallest peak on earth.
Broadwell owns Mountain Gurus, a climbing guide service; Dickinson is trying to climb the highest peak on each continent.
Broadwell is filing regular dispatches from the trip. These have been abridged for the SnoValley Star. Follow him online at mountaingurus.blogspot.com.
Wildcats will play Tacoma’s Wilson High in next round of state
May 25, 2011
The Mount Si Wildcats softball team continues its state tourney run with a game against Tacoma’s Wilson High School on May 27.
The Wildcats earned a playoff berth after their showing in the SeaKing District Tournament. It is the team’s first trip to the state tournament in five years.
Mount Si High School’s Maura Murphy gets a hit in a game earlier this year against Bellevue. By M-Squared Images
Mount Si rolled over Seattle Prep with a 16-4 win May 18 at Seattle’s Lower Woodland Park. Celine Fowler and Kassidy Maddux helped lead the Wildcats’ offensive display. Fowler had two runs batted in and scored twice. Maddux went 4 for 4 at the plate, scoring three runs.
The Wildcats piled on seven runs in the bottom of the fourth inning. When Seattle Prep managed only one run in the next frame, the game ended due to the mercy rule.
Scoreboard
May 25, 2011
Prep boys
track & field
3A Sea-King District Championships
May 18-20 at SW Complex, Seattle
Team scores: 1, Franklin 83; 2, Liberty 81; 3, Bellevue 74; 4, O’Dea 70; 5, Mount Si 66; 6, Seattle Prep 52; 7, Juanita 49; 8, Mercer Island 43; 9, Rainier Beach 32; 10, Bishop Blanchet 30.5; 11, Bainbridge 23; 12, Cleveland 17; 13, Nathan Hale 13.5; 14, Chief Sealth 11; 15, Eastside Catholic 7; 16, Lakeside 3; 17 (tie), West Seattle 2, Lake Washington 2.
Volunteer opportunities
May 25, 2011
- Elk Management Group invites the community to participate in elk collaring, telemetry and habitat improvement projects in the Upper Snoqualmie Valley. Project orientation meetings are at 6 p.m. the third Monday of the month at the North Bend City Hall, 211 Main Ave. N. Email research@snoqualmievalleyelk.org.
- Snoqualmie Valley Hospital is accepting applications for ages 16 or older to volunteer in various departments of the hospital. Email volunteer coordinator Carol Waters at carolw@snoqualmiehospital.org to arrange an interview.
- Spanish Academy invites volunteers fluent in Spanish to participate in summer camps on its three-acre farm-style school. Must love children and nature. Call 888-4999.
- Senior Services Transportation Program needs volunteers to drive seniors around North Bend and Snoqualmie. Choose the times and areas in which you’d like to drive. Car required. Mileage reimbursement and supplemental liability insurance are offered. Call 206-748-7588 or 800-282-5815 toll free, or email melissat@seniorservices.org. Apply online at www.seniorservices.org. Click on “Giving Back” and then on “Volunteer Opportunities.”
- Mt. Si Senior Center needs volunteers for sorting and sales in the thrift store, reception and class instruction. The center is at 411 Main Ave. S., North Bend. Call 888-3434.
- Hopelink in Snoqualmie Valley seeks volunteers for a variety of tasks. Volunteers must be at least 16. Go to www.hope-link.org/takeaction/volunteer.com or call 869-6000.
- Adopt-A-Park is a program for Snoqualmie residents to improve public parks and trails. An application and one-year commitment are required. Call 831-5784.
- Study Zone tutors are needed for all grade levels to give students the homework help they need. Two-hour weekly commitment or substitutes wanted. Study Zone is a free service of the King County Library System. Call 369-3312.
Events
May 25, 2011
- Mount Si Artists Guild exhibit, through May 30, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St. See artwork by local artists.
- Valley Center Stage presents “The Foreigner,” 7:30 p.m. May 26-28, Valley Center Stage, 119 W. North Bend Way, North Bend. Check out this uproarious comedy set in rural Georgia. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12.50 for students and seniors. Go to www.valleycenterstage.org.
- Stories from Junk Puppet Land, 2 p.m. May 26, Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Boulevard S.E., Snoqualmie.
- Student Clinic: World music and influence on jazz, 4:30 p.m. May 25, Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend
- Chris Stover’s Q.E.D. Trio, 7 p.m. May 25, Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend
- Halie Loren with Greg Williamson Trio, 7 p.m. May 26, Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend
- Bingo, 6:45 p.m. May 27, Mt. Si Senior Center, 411 Main Ave. S., North Bend
- Milo Petersen Trio, 7 p.m. May 27, Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend
- The Fire Inside, 7:30 p.m. May 27, The Black Dog, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie. Suggested $5 donation.
- Carolyn Graye & Paul Green Quartet, 7 p.m. May 28, Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend
- David Ayers, 8 p.m. May 28, The Black Dog, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie.
- Bingo, 5:45 p.m. May 29, Mt. Si Senior Center, 411 Main Ave. S., North Bend
- Danny Kolke Trio, 6 p.m. May 29, Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend
- Open mic, 6:30 p.m. May 31 Twede’s Café, 137 W. North Bend Way, North Bend.
- Cascade Jazz Ensemble, 7 p.m. May 31, Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend
- Young Toddler Story Times, 9:30 a.m. June 1, Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E. Ages 6-24 months old accompanied by an adult.
- Preschool Story Times, 10:30 a.m. June 1, Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E. Ages 3-6 accompanied by an adult.
- Teen study zone, 3 p.m. June 1, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St. Drop-in during scheduled study zone hours for free homework help in all subjects from volunteer tutors.
- Pajamarama Story Times, 6:30 p.m. June 1, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St. All young children are welcome with an adult.
- Open mic, 7 p.m. May June 1, The Black Dog, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie.
- Rise and Shine Breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m. June 2, Camp River Ranch, 33300 N.E. 32nd St., Carnation. Free breakfast to honor Snoqualmie Valley volunteers who make this community a better place to live.
- Sallal Grange’s open mic, 7 p.m. June 3, Sallal Grange, 12912 432nd Ave. S.E., North Bend
- Valley Center Stage presents “And I Can Cook, Too!” 7:30 p.m. June 3-4, Valley Center Stage, 119 W. North Bend Way, North Bend. A frank and funny take on being a woman in the modern world. Tickets: $12.50 ($10 for seniors)
- Snoqualmie Valley Resource Fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 4, Cascade Covenant Church, 13225 436th Ave. S.E., North Bend. The fair is to assist struggling families, and is being organized by One VOICE. Call Stacey Cepeda at 888-2777 or email stacey.cepeda@encompassnw.org.
- The Little Black Bottles, 7:30 p.m. June 4, The Black Dog, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie. Suggested donation: $5
- Argentine Tango Lessons with Travis Boothe, 4-5 p.m. June 4, 11, 18 and 25, The Black Dog, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie. Cost: $35 for series or $12 each lesson
- Dominoes, 1 p.m., June 6, Mt. Si Senior Center, 411 Main Ave. S., North Bend
- Abe and Friends, 7 p.m. June 11, The Black Dog, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie. Suggested donation: $5
Public meetings
May 25, 2011
City offices will be closed May 30 for Memorial Day.
North Bend Planning Commission, 7 p.m. May 26, 211 Main Ave. N.
Snoqualmie Valley School Board, 7:30 p.m. May 26, 8001 Silva Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie
Calendar
May 25, 2011
Public meetings
City offices will be closed May 30 for Memorial Day.
North Bend Planning Commission, 7 p.m. May 26, 211 Main Ave. N.
Snoqualmie Valley School Board, 7:30 p.m. May 26, 8001 Silva Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie
Opposition grows to proposed former mill site annexation
May 25, 2011
Warren Rose listens to his children practice outside his family’s home on Indian Hill in unincorporated King County. Rose, some of his neighbors and some Snoqualmie residents say that noise from the nearby DirtFish Rally School is hurting their quality of life and property values. By Dan Catchpole
Walking around Warren Rose’s property on Indian Hill outside Snoqualmie, there is the steady hum of distant traffic from the Valley floor.
That is white noise, drowned out by birds chirping or trees rustling in the wind. What bothers Rose and his family is the roar of motors from their neighbor at the bottom of the hill, DirtFish Rally School.
