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Competition hones skills of robotics team
C-SPAN comes to Mount Si
a real-world problem. The most recent theme was “Nature’s When you step into the Fury.” Team Hydrobot came up Rathnam house in Snoqualmie, with a solution for flooding. it’s clear Legos have a special sigThe teams are judged on nificance to the family. Complex three categories: the presentaLego structures in the shape of tion, the core values, and the dinosaurs or motorcycles adorn robot design. The first category the shelf-space. And there is a is based on the project idea table dedicated to Legos, but not -- in Team Hydrobot’s case, an for idle play. improved sandbag -- and the The mission table is used oral presentation of the idea for practice in the First Lego during the competition. The League, and the Rathnam house team must work together and is headquarpresent ters for the a project award-winboard outValley of the ‘bots ning Team lining their A series exploring the Hydrobot. solution. growth of robotics for Team The core Hydrobot values catyouth in the is an FLL egory is Snoqualmie Valley. team made based on up of five the values of kids from teamwork, the Valley. Hari Rathnam and problem solving, and time manManjesh Puram are in sixth agement. grade, Rahul Chaliparambil and But the show stopper is the Shyam Gandhi are in eighth robot. The robot is judged on grade, and Sanya Tamhane is in both design and performance fourth grade. All of them attend on the mission table. The robot Chief Kanim Middle School category is only one-third of the except Tamhane, who goes to FLL judging, but it is clearly the Endeavour Elementary. largest priority for the teams and Ram Rathnam, the team’s the competition. coach and father of 12-year-old The robot is a Lego Hari, first learned about FLL Mindstorm, a programmable more than five years ago with palm-sized brick computer that his older son, Vishnu. can be customized with Lego “At that time we had no idea pieces. The FLL robot has to what we were getting into,” Ram carry out tasks autonomously on said. “It is sports for your mind.” the mission table, a table covFLL is an international comered in a map produced by FLL. petition for youth interested in The robot is awarded points science, engineering and techfor various tasks, such as rescunology. Teams of 9 - 14 year ing a Lego vehicle from a danolds are given a theme and must See ROBOT, Page 2 provide a real-world solution to
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Mount Si High School student Josh Helzerman (from left), C-SPAN Education Content Specialist Josh Koning, students Emmitt Rudd and Dean Sydnor, and C-SPAN Marketing Representative Vanessa Torres, enjoy talking and touring inside the cable network’s bus April 4. Helzerman, Rudd and Sydnor created a documentary that won an honorable mention in C-SPAN’s National 2014 StudentCam Competition. Their entry, ‘Income Inequality: Dividing America,’ was shown at Mount Si during an awards assembly April 4. The trio was presented with $250 for their work. A demonstration truck from C-SPAN and Comcast visited the school and was open for tours. ‘Income Inequality: Dividing America,’ received one of 97 honorable mentions out of 2,355 video submissions to the 10th annual competition, which invites students from grades six through 12 to submit a five- to seven-minute documentary about a national policy issue. Students were asked to focus their videos on ‘What’s the most important issue the U. S. Congress should consider in 2014?’ The 150 winning videos may be viewed at www.studentcam.org/winners14.htm.
North Bend City Council to hear public input on continuing its marijuana moratorium The North Bend City Council will listen to public input and comments on its proposed renewal of a city-wide moratorium on marijuana inside city limits. The hearing begins at 7 p.m. April 15 at the
Meadowbrook could go the way of the Wildcats Wildcat Way could be the new street name for the section of Meadowbrook Way Southeast between Southeast North Bend Way and Southeast Reinig Road. A resolution to rename the street is scheduled to be voted on at the April 14 Snoqualmie City Council meeting. Heather Munden, who was elected to the Snoqualmie City
Mt. Si Senior Center, 411 Main Ave. S. The moratorium forbids the establishment of production facilities, medical dispensaries, licensing, and operation of collective gardens, retail outlets and processors within the city.
Council last November, sponsored the legislation. “I initially thought this resolution would pass without difficulty, but it has been over a year since the idea was presented to the planning commission,” said Munden, a former planning commission member. She added that there have been some mixed reviews about the honorary street name. If the measure passes, then the new Wildcat Way designa-
tion will officially be an honorary and secondary name for that section of Meadowbrook Way. The potential legislation was introduced by Munden when she was on the planning commission more than a year ago. The name change has official support from council member Munden, Mayor Matt Larson, and the school district. The resolution states that the name is warranted because
of the prominent role that the Mount Si Wildcats play in the community. Also, other prominent KingCo high schools have similar road names leading to their school. The resolution also states that the goal of the new name would be to increase the community spirit around Mount Si High School. Since the new name would be a secondary designation, like the famous “Edgar Martinez” drive in Seattle, mailing
addresses and the historical significance of Meadowbrook Way would not be affected.
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Hang up and drive: Police watch for distracted drivers Want to meet a Snoqualmie Police officer while driving in North Bend or Snoqualmie? Then text or talk on your cell phone. As part of the state and national Distracted Driver Campaign, officers will be targeting drivers who are multitasking with their cell phones throughout April. The main focus of the campaign will be April 10-15 but police will be stopping drivers as needed for distracted infractions. The cities of Snoqualmie and North Bend have surveyed citizens and found that distracted driving is the number one traffic safety concern for residents in both towns. Nationally in 2012, 3,328 people were killed in distraction-related crashes and approximately 421,000 were injured. All drivers should be aware of the following information. Texting: Washington drivers are prohibited from texting
Help make life colorful for Seattle Children’s Project Crayon Drive, a coloring crayon collection for Seattle Children’s, will be held at the Snoqualmie Ridge IGA, 7730 Center Blvd., in Snoqualmie, on April 12 and at the North Bend QFC, 460 E. North Bend Way, on April 19. This is the ninth year Cascade Team Real Estate has organized Project Crayon
while driving except when requesting medical or emergency assistance. Cell Phone Use: Washington drivers are prohibited from using cell phones while driving except when requesting medical or emergency assistance. The following cell phone use is allowed: Using a hands-free device such as a speaker phone (not in hand), a headset, a wireless device (such as Bluetooth), or a cell phone car kit. Novice drivers: New drivers with a learners or an intermediate permit, are prohibited from all cell phone use, including hands free. The Washington distracted driving law imposes a fine of $124 for a first-time offense; more if use causes a motor vehicle accident. An officer can pull a driver over for the offense without having to witness some other violation. Visit www.distraction.gov to find out how to get involved in the campaign against distracted driving. If you have questions, please feel free to call the Snoqualmie Police Department at 888-3333. Drive. Children’s Hospital goes through more than 240,000 crayons annually. The crayons are given to children who are at the hospital for treatment or for hospitalization. If you would like more information on Project Crayon Drive or to find a location nearest you, go to www.thecascadeteam.com and click the Events tab at the bottom of the page, or call 313-4752.
Robot From Page 1 gerous zone on the table and carrying it to a designated safe zone. The more tasks the team’s robot completes, the higher the team’s score. Team Hydrobot won a total of three awards in the last FLL season. In the qualifying round, they won the champions award, meaning they were the best overall team out of more than 50 teams attempting to qualify for the next round. The team then took home a presentation category award at the semi-finals for being one of the top three teams. Team Hydrobot took home another presentation award at the finals. Rathnam estimates there are about 600 FLL teams in the Washington and Vancouver area. Winning the award at the finals means that Team Hydrobot is in the top three presenters out of all 600 teams. The season changed them, he said. They matured as individuals and as a team. The challenges of their project made them evolve. “They grew, I would say, quite a bit,” said Chitra Rathnam, Hari’s mom and Ram’s wife. In the beginning of the FLL season, the team was casual about the competition. They got together a few times a week to work on their project and program their robot. They weren’t always focused and on task, but as the qualifiers got close, the team increased the hours they worked together. After performing so well at the qualifiers, the intensity
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The Lego league FIRST Lego League is a robotics competition growing in popularity around the country and the world. It is part of the FIRST organization, an international youth organization dedicated to inspiring students in engineering and technology fields. FIRST was founded in 1989 by Woodie Flowers and Dean Kamen, the inventor of the Segway. There are varying levels of FIRST competitions that focus on robotics. FLL is for kids ages 9-14 and is based on palm sized computer bricks called Lego Mindstorm. Kids then graduate to the FIRST Tech Challenge at the high school level, where they begin to work with robots made of metal instead of Legos. Learn more at www.usfirst.org. increased even more. The team worked together 16 hours a week. “In sports, the goal is to go and win,” said Ram. “These guys are like ‘We want to have fun. In the process, if we get the trophy, great.’” The team and coach say they’re not terribly competitive by nature. They do FLL for the experience, not for the hardware. “The success was really a byproduct,” Chaliparambil said. “The real goal was preparing us for future events that will involve this type of stuff, teamwork, time management.” But even if it isn’t the goal, earning a trophy can be pretty nice. Chitra watched the team goof around early in the season and buckle down in the stretch. She encouraged the kids to finish strong. “You put so much time and effort into it, you might as well win something,” she said. Ram thinks FLL prepares the team for the future, when he predicts technology will be more important than it is now. He sees the engineering,
research, and project management skills the team learns now as a key to their adulthood. “I think the future is going to be a lot more automation, and this helps them,” he said. “It allows them to build skills that will be the future.” Team Hydrobot came together to achieve a common goal, and they each brought different skills to their team. Chaliparambil did much of the programming while Gandhi handled the presentation. Tamhane kept the group on task while Hari was the project manager, organizing the group’s progress. Puram spent his time on the design elements. They learned how to build a robot and they learned how to build a team. Regardless of their success, the process taught them a great deal. As Ram learned five years ago with his first son and FLL, winning is nice, but it isn’t the only prize. “It’s all about learning.” Sam can be reached at skenyon@snovalleystar.com or via Twitter @samuel_kenyon.
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Super Troopers are baking again The Super Troopers spend a lot of time in the kitchen when they’re not out getting in shape for the 2014 Snoqualmie Valley Relay for Life. They whip up cookies and cakes and sell them to raise money for the relay, a benefit for the American Cancer Society. “We’ve already raised $734 from our bake sales, thanks to the publicity in the Star,” said Donna Padilla, team captain. Their next sale begins at 9 a.m. April 12 at the North Bend Ace Hardware, 330 Main St. S.
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Left to right, Lucas Stambaugh, Eric Lynne, Gregory Malcolm and Sean Hecker recently received their Eagle Scout rank. All four young men are members of North Bend Boy Scout Troop 466.
Four from North Bend troop achieve rank of Eagle Scout Four members of the North Bend Boy Scout Troop 466 received their Eagle Scout rank at a ceremony and dinner March 23 at Meadowbrook Interpretive Center in Snoqualmie. Sean Hecker, Eric Lynne, Gregory Malcolm and Lucas Stambaugh each completed a minimum of 21 merit badges, organized a service project and passed a Board of Review. They have served in leadership roles, mentored younger scouts and have performed numerous community service projects. q Eric Lynne, a senior
at Mount Si High School, managed a team of volunteers to clear trees and shrubs, and build a trail on property recently purchased by Snoqualmie Youth Activity Center. q Lucas Stambaugh,, a sophomore at the University of Washington, directed the construction and installation of 21 bird houses for native birds on the new Youth Activity Center property. q Gregory Malcolm, a senior at Mount Si High School, supported Valley Camp, a local non-profit camp in North Bend. He coordinated volunteers
to restore a steep trail embankment, weeding invasive plants and replanting the area with native species. q Sean Hecker, a senior at Mount Si High School, also benefitted Valley Camp as he planned and managed the building and installation of a new hand rail for a trail comprised of a steep set of stairs. “The Eagle Rank represents years of commitment, service and outdoor adventures. We are very proud of these scouts and it’s been a pleasure to see their growth, as many have been scouting since
the age of 6,” explained Scout Master Doug McClelland. Only about two percent of scouts attain the Eagle Rank of the Boy Scouts of America. Boy Scout Troop 466 in North Bend was established in 1928 and has introduced hundreds of youth in the Snoqualmie Valley area to the great outdoors and scouting. Over the years, more than 80 scouts in the troop have reached the rank of Eagle, 30 of whom have done so since 2001. Visit www.troop466.net for more information.
Tickets for the annual Day Out With Thomas event at the Northwest Railway Museum in Snoqualmie are available now. Although Thomas the Tank Engine won’t be coming to the Valley until July, the event always sells out in advance. Thomas the Tank Engine and other char-
acters from the popular children’s stories and television show will be at the Museum July 11-13 and 18-20. Tickets, $23 per person, include a 25-minute round-trip train ride and admission to the Snoqualmie Depot area where there will be storytelling, live music, a giant block area and visits with the Thomas characters. For this event, children age 2 and up must have tickets. The train ride goes to the top of Snoqualmie Falls and back to the depot. For tickets, call 866468-7630 toll free or go to www.trainmuseum.org.
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Take precautions before spring hikes
Dewey fishes for advice from his friends
It’s one of those rare spring days on the Eastside when it’s both sunny and warm. And, since you live just a short drive from numerous gorgeous hikes, you decide to tackle a trail. With places like Mount Si, Little Si, Rattlesnake Lake, Twin Falls, Franklin Falls and Olallie State Park, the Valley is a haven for beautiful hikes. Unfortunately, these can also be havens for accidents. Particularly this time of year, when hikers are out of shape, their packs haven’t been used since last year and trails are still muddy from our wet February and March. If you decide to go on a hike, keep in mind a number of things. Good preparation can ensure your experience is memorable in a good way. Before you leave: q Tell someone where you are going. If you get lost, this step could be the simple act that allows you to be found. q Check conditions. Look to see if a storm is on the way. Also check to see what the conditions are at the top of any mountain to which you’re hiking. Snow-capped trails require different preparation than ones that are dry. Even if the snow is gone, with the last couple of wet months, expect mud and water-filled creeks and streams. q Pack the 10 essentials recommended by the Washington Trails Association. They are: a map, a compass, water, extra food, rain gear and extra clothing, fire starter and matches, a first aid kit, a knife or multipurpose tool, a flashlight and extra batteries, and sun screen. During the hike: q Don’t go beyond your abilities. The majority of hiking accidents are a result of hikers attempting feats they are not experienced enough for. If a crossing or a peak of a hike appears too difficult, don’t feel bad about turning back. This is early in the season and unless you’ve been working out a lot during winter months, those up-and-down trails will give your calves a workout. Remember to turn back before you’re exhausted. q Be wary of ledges. While it’s rare, natural ledges are not always solid and could give way. Be careful not to get too close to the edge. Think about the Oso mudslide — what was stable last year may be saturated this time of year. Be doubly cautious. q Be aware of other hikers. During good weather, the most popular hikes can get crowded. Hikers who decide to run on trails or dogs off their leashes can be hazardous. Finally, pack out your trash and any extra you see along the way. All good hikers do, and Scouts always leave the wilderness better than they found it. Joe Heslet
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Emily led the group of five into the Mule Barn, through the coffee shop itself, and into what is known locally as “the banquet room” when it isn’t being used for storage. Fraternal groups representing several animals used it monthly, and the Rotarians and Kiwanians weren’t unknown there, either. But this was different. As Emily led them into the room and told them to please sit together at the one long table, they could see that Dewey was already here, standing at the head of the table and greeting each with a handshake and a grin. The favored few included Doc, Mrs. Doc, Anita Campbell, Steve the cowboy, and Delbert McLain, our Chamber of Commerce. Loretta came in with menus. Her mouth dropped open when she saw Dewey was wearing a necktie. “I’m so glad you could make it … today,” Dewey said. “You order whatever you like for
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lunch while we talk about manure and worms.” His girlfriend, Emily Stickles, stood up quickly from her seat Slim Randles at the other Columnist end of the table. “Thank you, Dewey, hon. Maybe I should explain.” She motioned for him to sit down. He did. “This …” she said, brightly, spreading her arms out to encompass all five of their friends at once, “is a focus group. You were hand-picked by me and Dewey to help us with the spring campaign.” “You’re running for office?” asked Steve. “Of course not,” she laughed. “The spring advertising campaign. For Dewey’s business. The soil amendment division …” She looked down at the puz-
zled look on Delbert’s face, “… that’s the fertilizer, Delbert … is always good. It seems plants just need it in order to do their best. But one of our new divisions needs some help. Some advice. That would be the vermiculture division … worms, Delbert. Red wigglers. Fishing worms. “And we’ve asked you to share your lunch hour with us to get your ideas on how we can sell more worms. So just enjoy your lunch and then we’ll talk worms afterward, okay?” Dewey looks through his friends, over his necktie, down the table, all the way to the woman of his dreams, the one with the unbelievable cheekbones. “Emily,” he thought, “I couldn’t raise a worm without you.”
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The Blue Fedoras jazz it up at Valley Center Stage The Blue Fedoras, a Northwest jazz group, return to the Valley Center Stage for a one-night performance of their new show, “Stuff Like That There,” at 7:30 p.m. April 12. The group sold out at their Valley Center Stage appearance last October. Brian Gmerek, a Snoqualmie Valley resident, and Kim Maguire, of Kirkland lead the group. Maguire describes “Stuff Like That There” as a wacky and intimate show with a sense of humor. “There are big arrangements of some of your favorite jazz tunes fleshed out musical theater style,” she said.
Check out WSP video of cadets getting Tasered On any given day, in any given situation, any Washington State trooper may be confronted with an aggressive subject. Verbal de-escalation is always the goal, but is not always successful. Troopers have a number of tools to defend themselves should the need arise. One of those tools is the Taser. In the latest edition of the WSP “Good to Know” series, Sergeant Shannon Bendiksen and Corporal Paul Cagle describe the Taser’s function. The video also shows cadets being Tasered. “The short time that they’re incapacitated is just what’s needed to apply the ‘cuffs, and at
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Police and fire reports Snoqualmie / North Bend police Joyride Police responded at 7:59 p.m. March 28, to the 46000 block of Southeast North Bend Way to reports of reckless driving. The caller reported that a black and white Ford F250 truck with dual tires and three subjects on board, possibly teenagers, was
speeding past Ken’s Truck Town and hitting the curb. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Sneaky vehicle Police responded at 6:26 p.m. March 29, to the 7700 block of Center Boulevard Southeast to reports of a vehicle theft. The caller reported his vehicle stolen while it was parked. Later the vehicle was recovered in a nearby parking lot and appeared to have been rifled through. It was a possibility, but unknown at this time, if the vehicle
was moved by a friend as a prank.
Panic room Police responded at 10:41 a.m. April 1, to the 6000 block of Cascade Lane Southeast to reports of a burglary in progress. The caller reported that someone was in her house. The intruder came in through the front door and was yelling, then the line went dead. A home alarm system was also triggered at the house. The fire department arrived along with police. Together they breached three doors to reach the
frightened resident hiding in the bathroom closet. No intruder was found.
Drug problem Police responded at 10:10 a.m. April 2, to the 14000 block of 468th Avenue Southeast to a report of drug use. The caller, a manager of the business, reported drug use in one of the rooms and was requesting an officer. The subject was found to have an outstanding warrant and was taken into custody and booked in Issaquah jail.
Assault unresolved Police responded at 7:36 a.m. April 3, to the 1200 block of North Bend Boulevard to reports of assault. The caller reported that a man from a nearby business accosted her about parking in the wrong spot. He pushed her to the ground and called her obscene names. No aid was required on the caller, and the subject went back into the store.
Traveling blues Police responded at 9:55 p.m. April 4, to the inter-
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section of Southeast Cedar Falls Way and Mountain View Boulevard to a suspicious person. An intoxicated transient male was walking down the street carrying a guitar, and occasionally wandering into the traffic lanes.
North Bend fire Box it in Two engines were dispatched at 12:13 a.m. March 28, to the 47400 block of Southeast 160th Street for a structure fire. A chimney or flue fire was confined to the chimney.
CO problem One engine was dispatched at 5:28 p.m. March 30, to the 1000 block of Southeast 11th Street for a carbon monoxide incident. There was a chemical release, reaction or toxic condition.
Permission denied One engine was dispatched at 3:01 p.m. April 1, to the 49800 block of Southeast 172 Street to respond to unauthorized burning.
Vehicle collision Five engines were dispatched at 6:36 p.m. April 1, to the 7500 block of 434th Avenue Southeast to provide emergency medical service to a vehicle accident that caused injuries.
Snoqualmie fire False positive Firefighters responded on March 30, to a fire alarm at a storage facility. Investigation revealed the alarm was false and the system was reset.
Tinkering Firefighters responded on March 31, to an automatic fire alarm on Pinnacle Place. Crews found technicians working on the system had accidentally set it off.
First responders Firefighters responded April 1, to Cascade Lane for a medical alert alarm. The Star publishes names of those charged with felony crimes. Information comes directly from local police reports.
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Dillman, and brother inlaw Doug Stadick.
John Lawrence Dillman
M. Ruth Posey
John Lawrence Dillman was born Aug. 10, 1939. John was known around the community as Larry. Larry passed away March 28, 2014. He leaves behind his son Ken Dillman, stepsons John, Joe and Michael Lewellen, and his sisters Diane Stadick and Donna
Early warning: Annual Mt. Si Senior Center fashion show set
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Fashionation, a major fund raiser for the Mt. Si Senior Center, will be held at 6 p.m. May 2 at TPC Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Club. Tickets are $55 and include admission, hearty appetizers, food and admission to the silent auction. Fashions from Birches Habitat, Christopher & Banks and Chico’s will be shown. Tickets are available from Birches Habitat, Snoqualmie Valley Weight Loss Center, Pioneer
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County Council seeks to increase awareness about ways to surrender newborns safely The tragedy of child abandonment was highlighted last month when the body of a newborn girl was found in a blanket near North Bend. King County Councilmembers Reagan Dunn and Kathy Lambert want King County to become a leader in preventing abandonment by increasing awareness of the options available to safely surrender newborns. On Feb. 12, a walker discovered the body of a girl in a wooded area in North Bend. Authorities named the newborn Kimball Doe because the body was found near
Kimball Creek Bridge. Kimball’s fate may have been averted if her parents had taken advantage of a state law that provides an alternative to abandonment that has been in effect since 2002. In Washington state, parents can leave newborns with qualified individuals at hospitals, fire stations or federally designated rural health clinics. The Safety of Newborn Children Law allows parents to do so anonymously, up to 72 hours after the birth of a child, without fear of prosecution for abandonment. Dunn and Lambert
are introducing a motion calling on the County Executive Dow Constantine to create a task force to examine ways of increasing awareness of the safe surrender alternative for parents. The task force would consist of representatives from the executive and council, local cities, health care institutions, public health, the criminal justice system, human service agencies and first responders. The motion calls for the task force to be in place by April 30 and to provide the council and Constantine recommendations that include:
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Easter events around the Valley Moose Easter Egg Hunt 9 a.m. April 19
Si View Park, North Bend Children will be divided into age groups. Complimentary breakfast follows the Egg Hunt at the Moose Lodge, 108
Sydney, North Bend. Call 888-0951. Bow Wow Doggie Egg Hunt 11 a.m. April 19
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10 a.m. April 19 Snoqualmie Falls Forest Theater
36800 S.E. David Powell Rd., Fall City For three classes of egg hunters: Sunny Bunnies: up to 3 years old Cotton Tails: 4 to 7 years old Hip Hoppers: 8 to 12 years old No charge. Treat-filled eggs for children, snacks and refreshments provided. Families are encouraged to bring picnic lunches and enjoy the 95-acre complex that includes meadows, forest
Bartell Drugs accepts mudslide donations
LifeWire hosts annual gala and auction
p.m. with a wine reception and silent auction, followed by a 7 p.m. live auction and dinner led by emcee Molly Shen, a news anchor at KOMO-TV. LifeWire, formerly the Eastside Domestic Violence Program, has provided support to more than 122,000 victims and their children since its inception 32 years ago. The organization operates a 24-hour helpline, 746-1940, for those seeking assistance. It also offers housing, prevention and counseling services. Buy tickets, view sponsorship opportunities, donate an item for the auction and learn more about the gala at lifewire. maestroweb.com.
In conjunction with the Salvation Army, Bartell Drugs is accepting donations to support ongoing relief efforts for those affected by the recent Oso mudslide. Donations of any amount can be made with a cashier at Bartell Drugs locations in Snohomish, King and Pierce counties. The Snoqualmie Valley Bartell’s is in North Bend at 248 Bendigo Blvd. S. The Seattle-based chain has pledged $10,000 to match customer contributions with a donation to Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services.
LifeWire, the state’s largest domestic violence service provider, will host its 2014 benefit gala and auction May 3. The funds from the World of Hope Gala and Auction will allow LifeWire to provide services in east and north King County to people, primarily women and children, who have experienced physical, emotional or sexual abuse. The money collected also assists the organization in preventing domestic violence through advocacy, education and support. The event begins at 5
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SCHEDULE THIS: Theatre Black Dog presents ‘The Laramie Project,’ by Moisés Kaufman and Members, of the Tectonic Theater Project, 8 p.m. April 11-12 at the The Black Dog Arts Café, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie. Tickets are $15/adults, $12/ students and seniors. Dinner is served at 5:30 p.m. and requires separate reservations and tickets. Go to http://thelaramieproject.brownpapertickets.com.
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q North Bend Young Artists Exhibit, all day, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., 888-0554
q North Bend Young Artists Exhibit, all day, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., 888-0554
q Developmental Screenings with Encompass, ages 3 months to 5 years, 9-11 a.m., Snoqualmie Valley YMCA, 35018 S.E. Ridge St., free, 8883347
q Toddler Story Time, 10-10:45 a.m. to noon, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., 888-0554
q North Bend Young Artists Exhibit, all day, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., 8880554 q Kids Night Out at Mount Si Gymnastics, ages 3 and older, 6-10 p.m., 1546 Boalch Ave. N.W. #20, North Bend, $25/ child, registration required, 292-3152
q Milo Petersen and Gary Steele, 7 p.m., Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend, 292-9307 q ‘Over the River and Though the Woods,’ by Joe DiPietro, 7:30 p.m., Valley Center Stage, 119 W. North Bend Way, North Bend, $17.50/adults, $14/students and seniors, www.valleycenterstage.org q ‘The Laramie Project,’ 8 p.m., Theatre Black Dog at Black Dog Arts Café, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie, $15/adults, $12/ students and seniors, http://bit. ly/1cFQefW
q ‘Successful Weed Management,’ 11 a.m., North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., 888-0554 q Parents Night Out, 4-8 p.m., Encompass Main Campus, 1407 Boalch Ave. N.W., North Bend, $15, register at www. encompassnw.org q The Tribal Kind belly dancers, 7 p.m., Snoqualmie Falls Brewery and Taproom, 8032 Falls Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie, 8312357
q Janette West Group, 7 p.m., Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend, 292-9307 q ‘Over the River and Though the Woods,’ by Joe DiPietro, 7:30 p.m., Valley Center Stage, 119 W. North Bend Way, North Bend, $17.50/adults, $14/ students and seniors, www.valleycenterstage.org q ‘Snoqualmie Valley 101,’ 10 a.m. to noon, Meadowbrook Farm, 1711 Boalch Ave., North Bend, 8311900
q Cynthia Kuni, harpist, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Black Dog Arts Café, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie, 831-3647
q Dragon Li and Honey, 4 and 7 p.m., 21 and older, The Ballroom at Snoqualmie Casino, 37500 S.E. North Bend Way, Snoqualmie, www. snocasino.com
q Tony Foster Trio, 6 p.m., Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend, 2929307 q Northwest Railway Museum Train rides, noon to 3:30 p.m., Snoqualmie Depot, 38625 S.E. King St., and North Bend Depot, 205 McClellan St., round-trip tickets $10 to $18, www. trainmuseum.org
q Study Zone, 3-5 p.m., free homework help, grades K-12, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., 888-0554 q Study Zone, 5-7 p.m., free homework help, grades K-12, Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E., 888-1223 q Mount Si High School Vocal Jazz Clinic, 5 p.m., Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend, 2929307
q Dan Taylor and Matt Wenman Ensemble, 7 p.m., Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend, 2929307
q Study Zone, 4-6 p.m., free homework help, grades K-12, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., 888-0554 q Jam Session, 7 p.m., Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend, 2929307 q The Snoqualmie/ Fall City Family History Group, we help people find and complete their family tree, 7-8:30 p.m., Snoqualmie Ridge YMCA, 35018 S.E. Ridge St., 888-3347
q Cascade Republican Women monthly meeting, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., guest speaker First Congressional Candidate Pedro Cells, TPC Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Club, 36005 S.E. Ridge St., $5 registration fee includes raffle ticket, lunch cost not included, RSVP to Emma Herron 396-5249 q Anime and Manga Club, 3-5 p.m., free homework help, grades K-12, Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E., 888-1223 q Future Jazz Heads, 5 p.m., Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend, 2929307 q Jazz Heads, 7 p.m., Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend, 2929307 q Pajamarama Story Time, 6:307:30 p.m., North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., 888-0554
q Tax Day Party with Maxwell Hughes, 7 p.m., Theatre Black Dog at Black Dog Arts Café, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie, $10 donation, 8313647
q Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night, 7 p.m., Snoqualmie Falls Brewery and Taproom, 8032 Falls Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie, 8312357 q Open Mic Night, 7 p.m., The Black Dog Arts Cafe, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie, 8313647
q North Bend Young Artists Exhibit, all day, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., 888-0554 q Game Night, 4-9 p.m., Snoqualmie Falls Brewery and Taproom, 8032 Falls Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie, 8312357 q Central Washington University and Mount Si High School Jazz Bands, 7 p.m., Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend, 2929307 q Anthony Jeselnik, 7 p.m., 21 and older, The Ballroom at Snoqualmie Casino, 37500 S.E. North Bend Way, Snoqualmie, www. snocasino.com q Young Moon and Friends, 7:30 p.m., Theatre Black Dog at Black Dog Arts Café, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie, 8313647
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Wildcats soccer struggle its way to victory over Bellevue Wolverines By Sam Kenyon The Mount Si soccer team survived an ugly match with the Bellevue Wolverines where the Wildcats didn’t play up to their standard but came away with the 2-1 win. Bellevue kept the pressure on Mount Si, making the defense uncomfortable and on their heels all night. Wildcat junior goalkeeper Bruce Corrie was busy as the last line of defense for Mount Si on April 4, allowing only one goal out of many shots. “To be honest, we didn’t play very well,” said Coach Darren Brown. “I didn’t think we had a good game.” The Wildcats had a strong start to the match. They scored the opening goal off a great possession in the first two minutes. Sophomore Oliver Eriksen scored off an assist by junior team captain Connor Williams. Following their early success, the Wildcats played flat for the majority of the rest of the first half. Bellevue possessed the
ball most of the time, attacking the Wildcat defense relentlessly. Corrie was tested on multiple shots from the attacking Wolverines. “He took way too much heat,” Brown said of his goalie. Brown thought that the Wildcat’s lack of control when they did have possession of the ball was their biggest weakness of the night. His team was able to capitalize on a few opportunities, ultimately giving them the win. But he and his squad did not control this match the way they wanted to. “I expected us to play a little bit better than we did in terms of possessions,” Corrie said. Mount Si’s early score remained the only goal of the game deep into the second half. Despite the pressure from Bellevue, the Wildcat defense held the line. But with 14 minutes left in the match, the Wolverines finally broke through with an equalizing score. The goal energized Bellevue,
which continued to ram the ball down the throat of the Wildcats for the next several minutes. Slowly, the momentum shifted and Mount Si began to attack, sensing the end of regulation approaching. With four minutes to play, the game winning goal came for the Wildcats. Junior Max Adamson had the ball deep in Wolverine territory and defenders blocked his path. Adamson dribbled through multiple defenders in a dazzling display. Adamson’s skills drew in defenders, leaving the nearby Williams with a clear shot. “The goal was wide open thanks to him,” Williams said. The team captain kicked in the winning score and the Mount Si crowd went crazy, dwarfing the deflated home audience. The Wolverines had a last second opportunity to score with a corner kick. Corrie punched it out of the goal to save the game. The victory brings the Wildcat record to 5-1-1 on the season.
By Calder Productions
A Mount Si player soars over his opponent from Bellevue.
Baseball team is 2-1 in KingCo play after loss to Interlake After overpowering Juanita 3-1 on April 4, the Mount Si High School baseball team stumbled and lost, 6-3, to Interlake on April 7 in a game at the Bellevue High School. After the lost, the Wildcats dropped to 2-1 in KingCo competition and 5-3 for the season. Interlake scored two in the first inning, Mount Si scored one run in the second inning and two in the third. The Wildcats couldn’t maintain their lead, surrendering another two runs in the third inning. The Saints added the final two runs in the sixth inning. Brock Johnson, Zach Usselman and Drew Cotto each had hits. Pitcher Colin Brown gave up all six runs. He struck out three batters. The Wildcats defeated Juanita 3-1 on April 4 on the Mount Si High School field. Usselman was the winning pitcher for that game. He struck out six batters while giving up seven hits and only one run. Mount Si kicked off the game by scoring two runs in the first inning. Carson Breshears got on base on a single, advanced to second and then third on passed balls. Evan Johnson hit a home run and sent Breshears home, giving Mount Si a 2-0 lead. The Wildcats scored their third run in the bottom of the second inning. Mount Si played Sammamish April 9. Results of that game were not available at press time. The Wildcats will host Lake Washington High School at 4:30 p.m. April 11.
Girls fastpitch team wins three in a row
By Calder Productions
Jason Brown delivers a pitch in Mount Si’s 8-1 victory over Ingraham April 2.
Mount Si High School girls have won their last three games. They defeated Interlake High School, of Bellevue, 21-0, on April 2, Sammamish High School, of Bellevue, 7-3, on April 4, and Lake Washington High School, of Kirkland, 7-4, on April 7. Paige Wetherbee was the winning pitcher in the game against Lake Washington, played at Crestwood Park in Kirkland. She struck out four and gave up seven hits. Claire Lis pitched the first three innings of the game against Sammamish, giving up three runs in the third inning. Bayley Barnett took over the pitching duties and finished up the game, shutting down Sammamish to earn the victory for the Wildcats. The two shared pitching duties in the 21-0 rout over Interlake. Lis gave up only one hit. Batters had big innings, scoring in all four innings before the game was called at the bottom of the fifth inning.
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Residents falling victim to IRS scam By Ari Cetron Area residents need to beware of a scam where someone calls and says they are collecting back taxes. The scam often seems to target people of Indian or Pakistani descent. The scam has become common in the area, registering multiple instances of it in just the past week, said Sgt. Tony Garza, of the Sammamish Police Department. Typically, the caller, who is often described as having an Indian accent, calls and tells the person that he is with the Internal Revenue Service. Sometimes, they might say they are with some other government agency. Often, the caller makes
Community Service Area program hosts town halls
Residents of unincorporated King County can meet with county officials, learn about small grant opportunities for their community and be informed about current county work in their community during a series of town hall-style open houses. The local meeting is from 7-9 p.m. April 14 at Evergreen Community Church, 20112 S.E. 152nd St., Renton. Attending will be King County Councilman Reagan Dunn, Sheriff John Urquhart and Deputy Executive Fred
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up an official-sounding name for an agency that doesn’t really exist, Sammamish police Det. Bill Albright said. The caller will say that someone is on the way to arrest the person, or someone in their household, because they owe back taxes. They will direct the person to purchase money packs or wire the money in some fashion. Some people have been taken for thousands of dollars through this scam. Albright said he’s heard of scammers taking in $150,000 in a day. People who get the call should not be fooled. “No. 1, the IRS does not have powers of arrest,” Albright said. “They’re not going to send the FBI.” Also, the IRS does not
accept things like money packs or gift cards from stores as payment. People who do owe back taxes may see their wages garnished, but they won’t be expected to wire money to anyone, Albright said. The cases are extremely difficult for police to investigate, so those who lose money are not likely to get it back. Police can’t simply run down the number which called because it is extremely easy to fool caller ID systems and route a phone call through a different number than the one actually calling, Garza explained. “One routed the number through a state senator’s office in Olympia,” he said. The location to which
Jarrett. Sponsored by the King County Community Service Area program, the town hall open houses are an excellent opportunity for residents of unincorporated areas to learn more about King County’s work in their specific community and speak out about their own priorities.
At the open houses, residents can learn more about the county projects in their area, discuss community priorities, speak with program staff, and obtain information about county programs and services. Learn more by contacting Alan Painter at 206477-4521 or alan.painter@ kingcounty.gov.
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the money is wired is also suspect, Albright said. He noted that once someone has the necessary numbers, they can pick up the
funds anywhere in the world, not just the location to which it was sent. Even if police know where the money was picked up,
there may be nothing they can do. “A lot of them could be in a Third-World country,” Albright said.
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