Woodinville spoils Mount Si’s home opener in 31-10 loss
September 3, 2011
Mount Si started its 2011 season opener with a roar and finished it with a whimper in a 31-10 defeat to visiting 4A school Woodinville Sept. 2.
“We came out all fired up,” Mount Si head coach Charlie Kinnune said after the game.“We just couldn’t really sustain it.”
Indeed, the Wildcats’ defense toyed with the Falcons’ sputtering offense in the first half, at one point making a Woodinville drive last 75 seconds from first down to punt.
The first half ended with Mount Si ahead 10-3, with Tyler Button scoring the Mount Si touchdown on a freak play that saw him catch the ball off two consecutive deflections of a pass by Wildcat QB Ryan Atkinson. Read more
Volunteering
August 30, 2011
Volunteer opportunities
The Mount Si Food Bank is looking for volunteers to help unload food at noon Mondays, sort food at 9 a.m. Tuesdays or pass out food on Wednesdays. Call the food bank at 888-0096.
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.
Teachers union, school district reach agreement
August 30, 2011
Snoqualmie Valley teachers sign in prior to their meeting to decide whether to accept a tentative agreement with the school district. By Sebastian Moraga
Teacher Rene Peterson raised her arms in victory and let out a cheer. Read more
Gang violence in King County has little effect on Snoqualmie Valley
August 30, 2011
The King County Prosecutor and police officials are concerned about rising gang activity in the region, but Snoqualmie Valley police officials say it has little effect on the Valley.
The prosecutor and police officials addressed their concerns about emerging gang violence in the county at the Aug. 23 meeting of the Metropolitan King County Council’s Law, Justice, Health and Human Services Committee
Wanted: Locals’ 9/11 memories
August 30, 2011
9/11 memories
The terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, changed the United States forever. The tragedies in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Shanksville, Pa., reverberated across the country, including in Snoqualmie Valley. The day’s events changed people’s lives in big and small ways, and left many people with indelible memories.
With the attacks’ 10th anniversary around the corner, SnoValley Star wants to hear about local residents’ 9/11 memories and experiences.
Send your contact information to editor@snovalleystar.com, or contact the Star on Twitter @snovalleystar or Facebook.
Avoid Labor Day traffic
August 30, 2011
Labor Day is the busiest travel weekend of the year over Snoqualmie Pass on Interstate 90.
The state Department of Transportation is offering numerous travel information tools for motorists headed through Snoqualmie Pass and other high-traffic areas during the holiday weekend.
Snoqualmie Tribe member takes on Mount Rainier to help tribe’s children
August 30, 2011
Climb will raise funds for youth fitness camp
At 5-foot-2 inches, Rhonda Neufang is a small woman with seemingly boundless energy. But just a few years ago, her health was deteriorating due to her obesity.
Neufang stopped looking at the scale when it hit 193 pounds. She received a reality check at her doctor’s office when she was 27.
“I was on blood pressure medication, and my doctor told me that I was border line diabetic and if I continued my life style that I would diabetic by the time I was 30. This scared me,” Neufang said.
Mt. Si Senior Center plans celebration for outgoing director
August 30, 2011
After 21 years at the Mt. Si Senior Center, Ruth Tolmasoff is retiring. To thank her for her service, the center is having a community celebration Sept. 2.
Ruth Tolmasoff
During her tenure there, Tolmasoff and staff re-established the senior center after a devastating flood in 1990, jumpstarted its transportation program, spearheaded a hot meals program and encouraged the growth of its thrift store — the center’s main money maker.
Columnists
August 30, 2011
Home Country
Of love, fly fishing and other things
Dewey Decker silently shoveled cow manure into the back of his pickup, but for the first time, his heart wasn’t in it.
Slim Randles Columnist
He knew he had it to do, so he did it. Scoop, toss. Scoop toss. Then, when the bed was full, he somberly drove to town and unloaded it onto the many compost piles behind his house.
Then he drew compost from the bottom and put that in the truck. Scoop, toss. Scoop toss.
Public meetings
August 30, 2011
City, state and federal offices are closed Sept. 5 for Labor Day
North Bend Finance and Administration Committee, 2 p.m. Sept. 6, 211 Main Ave. N.
North Bend City Council, 7 p.m. Sept. 6, 411 Main Ave. N.
Si View Metro Park District Board of Commissioners, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 7, 400 S.E. Orchard Drive, North Bend
Public Hospital District No. 4 Board of Commissioners, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 8, 38624 S.E. River St.
North Bend Planning Commission, 7 p.m. Sept. 8, 211 Main Ave. N.
