Students go to class outside
June 19, 2013
By Megg Joosten
Third-grade students from Fall City Elementary School inspect furs to determine what animal they belonged to. From left are Vivian Mueller, Jenna Bacon, Jasmine Bartlett and Brenna Schattenkerk.
With the sounds of the Snoqualmie River in the background, third-grade students from Fall City Elementary School went into nature to see firsthand what they have been learning about in their science class.
Snoqualmie welcomes new police officer
June 19, 2013
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Officer Justin LeRoux is sworn in as an officer. From left are Police Chief Steve McCulley, Patty LeRoux, LeRoux, Scott LeRoux and Mayor Matt Larson.
Police Officer Justin LeRoux was sworn in at the June 10 City Council meeting, replacing an officer who resigned earlier this year.
LeRoux was born in Washington and raised by his parents, Scott and Laura, in Maple Valley, according to Police Chief Steve McCulley. He graduated from Tahoma High School in 2002 and attended Washington State University from 2002-2006. While there, he enlisted in the Washington Army National Guard in 2004 and was in the artillery branch, according to McCulley.
LeRoux graduated from the Army ROTC program and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Washington Army National Guard in 2006 and worked in the aviation branch. LeRoux worked for The Boeing Co. as a contractor for a short time until he attended the U.S. Army Flight School at Fort Rucker, Ala. Upon graduating, LeRoux went back to work for Boeing until he was hired by the Port Angeles Police Department in September 2009. LeRoux worked in Port Angeles until he was hired by the Snoqualmie Police Department in June.
Encompass Parenting’ series returns to Issaquah
June 19, 2013
Parents looking for a smarter way to parent their young children will be able to get step-by-step, in-person help, during a free, six-part workshop series, according to a press release from Encompass.
The first workshop is from 5:30-7 p.m. July 11 at Virginia Mason Medical Center, 100 N.E. Gilman Blvd., Issaquah. The topic is “Picky Eaters: Avoid Mealtime Battles.” Subsequent workshops will take place once a month through December.
The “Encompass Parenting” workshop series is designed for expecting parents and those with children from newborns to age 5. It presents the latest scientific research regarding child development in a useful, practical way. The curriculum covers the pillars of children’s social and emotional development and why these pillars are critical to children’s success in academics and in life.
The series is free, and parents can enroll for one or all the classes. Register at www.encompassnw.org. A discount is available for child care during the classes at Adventure Kids Playcare, 775 N.W. Gilman Blvd., Issaquah. Call 391-5358 to reserve a space.
Upcoming workshops:
July 11, “Picky Eaters: Avoid Mealtime Battles”
Aug. 1, “Screen Time and Young Children”
Sept. 5, “Scattered but Smart”
Oct. 3, “Emotion Coaching: How Children Feel and Connect”
Nov. 7, “Discipline: Punishment to Learning”
Dec. 5, “Exploring Play: How Children Think and Learn”
Mural helps student discover talents
June 12, 2013
By David Hayes
Artists Jo Simpson, Evan Jones and Marsha Lippert (from left) stand before the mural mounted in the Echo Glen Children’s Center’s gym lobby June 5. The mural, completed with the help of two students, celebrates the school’s mascot, the eagle.
A mural years in the works, that took months to execute, finally got its day of revelation June 5 to the students and staff at the Echo Glen Children’s Center in Snoqualmie.
Before a throng of the curious in the recreation center’s gym lobby, the two students who helped with its creation pulled back the cover to reveal the composite oil painting — a soaring eagle, flying before the iconic landmarks of Snoqualmie Falls and Mount Si.
Rise and Shine breakfast recognizes Valley volunteers
June 12, 2013
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Bruce Robinson grins as Kim Kanzler, Encompass clinical supervisor, gives him a hug and recognizes his having created a climbing wall for pediatric therapy at the North Bend facility, as well as his other community volunteer roles, during the 17th annual Rise & Shine Breakfast of the Snoqualmie Valley Community Network on June 4.
The Snoqualmie Valley Community Network recognized the volunteer efforts of Valley residents June 4. Executive Director Laura Smith spoke at the breakfast.
Therapy dogs help local patients battle back to health
June 5, 2013
By Greg Farrar
Bill King (left), of Auburn, while spending a few weeks at Snoqualmie Valley Hospital in rehab recently for a broken femur, pets Quilla, a Pet Partners therapy dog owned by Cindy Kerby (right), of Carnation.
When Bill King broke his femur in a horseback riding accident, the 48-year-old knew after surgery he was in for a long, excruciating rehabilitation period.
Donations are needed for families
June 5, 2013
One VOICE is collecting gently used clothing and other items for families in need for the third annual Summer Resource Fair on June 13, according to a press release from Encompass.
Gently used summer clothing and sandals, new flip-flops, cleaning products, diapers and wipes, and personal hygiene items including sunscreen are needed.
Song writing contest sponsored by local credit union
June 5, 2013
Night on a Dark Trail is looking for original lyrics for a rap song “The Mummy (W)rap,” according to a press release from Sno Falls Credit Union, which is sponsoring contest. The tune used may be existing music or original, no more than two minutes in length.
Bible stories made fun at summer camp
June 5, 2013
This summer, children ages 5-12 are invited to learn the “Secrets of the Kingdom” at vacation bible school at Snoqualmie United Methodist Church.
Fill the boot to support Muscular Dystrophy Association
June 5, 2013
For many years, Eastside Fire & Rescue firefighters have worked to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association as part of a bigger effort nationwide put on by the International Association of Fire Fighters.
This year, firefighters will hold the annual “Fill the Boot” fundraiser June 14, according to a press release.
Firefighters will collect donations at intersections in North Bend. The contributions of the firefighters also go toward the MDA’s summer camps for children, professional and public health education, and other programs, the press release stated.
