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Snoqualmie Valley merchants unite to promote holiday theme of living and giving local Tis the season to sip, savor, share and shop where we live; and Snoqualmie Valley merchants are making it easy by bringing their wares out of the shops and into community. For a special holiday version of its regular “After Hours” networking event, Snoqualmie Valley Chamber of Commerce is inviting local families to join Valley-based independent merchants for an evening of seasonal shopping and celebration. Billed as the After Hours Holiday Marketplace, this event is co-hosted by Snoqualmie Valley Kiwanis, Snoqualmie Arts Market and the Mount Si Senior Center. It’s open to the public, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, at the Mount Si Senior Center, 411 Main Ave. S. in North Bend. “The theme of this event, living and giving local, reflects our appreciation of the symbiotic relationship between our residents, businesses, government and social service organizations,” explains event organizer Kim Ewing. In addition to marketing their wares, participating merchants will offer complimentary food and beverages, tips for entertaining and home décor, interactive family activities and opportunities to win wonderful prizes. To learn more, send an e-mail to Kim Ewing at bbqheiress@ outlook.com or call (425) 292-3067.
ThReaT FROM 1 No threat was found, but the case is under investigation. “This bomb threat was not unusual,” he said, adding that the sheriff ’s department investigates bomb threats frequently. “It’s something we are aware of.” He could offer little information on the letters or the sender, since the case is under investigation. However, both envelopes had markings distinct enough that the city employee who got the mail on Friday recognized it as from the same sender, and immediately called the police.
ELECTION FROM 1 Parks, fire levy Si View Metro Parks’ Prop. 1, a oneyear maintenance and operations levy, was passing by a wide margin, 78 percent, 3,046 votes to 834. “We are again thankful and flattered from the Prop. 1 results,” stated Si View Executive Director Travis Stombaugh. “I believe the support is a combination of things.... I believe the residents of Si View Metropolitan Park District value the services we provide and recognize that we help to elevate the quality of life in the Valley.” Fall City Fire District 27’s Prop. 1, an M&O levy, was passing with 75 percent, 1,164 to 378 votes.
School races In the Snoqualmie Valley School District, the race between incumbent Marci Busby and challenger David Spring saw Busby with a 300-vote lead. Busby had nearly 52 percent of the vote, or 3,799 to Spring’s 47.7 percent, or 3,488 votes, for the District 4 seat. “I want to thank the thousands of voters who have voted for a new direction for our school district,” commented Spring, who was carefully watching early returns. “I am very encouraged by your support. I greatly appreciated the opportunity to go door to door and talk with parents about the experiences of their children in our public schools. Win or lose, your voices have been heard and we will do everything we can to address your concerns.” Tavish MacLean is unopposed for the District 1 seat, and garnered 5,494 votes. Write-in candidates garnered 41 votes.
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“Being a rookie candidate, I was gratified with the 99 percent share of the vote,” commented MacLean, “but disappointed that there were many voters who didn’t fill out the oval. “I’d like to thank my supporters and let them know that I look forward to working with the board and the administration to make our school district even better,” he added. “It’s important that we keep that perspective and recognize our successes, even as we get down to the business of addressing our challenges. I will be learning, questioning and sometimes challenging the status quo as a new board member, and my door is always open to community members with constructive input.”
City races In Snoqualmie, Mayor Matt Larson was elected to his third term with 74.7 percent of the vote, or 1,584 votes. Challenger Ed Pizzuto received 532 votes. In the contested race for Council Position 5, newcomer Heather Munden was leading former councilman Terry Soreson, 70 percent to 29 percent. Munden had 1,469 votes to Sorenson’s 609 votes. Sorenson congratulated his opponent. Looking ahead, he said he would like to be on the city’s planning commission. “Heather is a hard-working woman,” Sorenson said. “I hope she will represent all citizens.” Bob Jeans, at Position 1, Bryan Holloway at Position 3, and Kathi Prewitt at Position 7 were re-elected, unopposed. In North Bend, Alan Gothelf, for Position 2, Ross Loudenback at Position 4 and Jeanne Petterson at Position 6 were re-elected, unopposed. In Carnation, Jim Berger at Position 2
and Kim Lisk, Position 4, were unopposed.
Hospital District In the Public Hospital District 4 (Snoqualmie Valley Hospital) Position 2 race, challenger Dariel Norris was leading by a large margin, with 66 percent to incumbent Dick Jones’ 33 percent. As of Tuesday morning, Norris had 4,325 votes to Jones’ 2,157. In the Position 4 race, challenger and commissioner Gene Pollard was winning against incumbent Kevin Hauglie. Pollard had 53 percent of the vote, 3,713 votes, to Hauglie’s 45 percent, or 3,152 votes. That race saw 17 write-in votes. Commenting to the Valley Record Wednesday, Hauglie remarked that, with under a quarter of registered voters counted, “it is early and I remain optimistic. The hospital is full, clinics are very busy and the entire team remains diligent carrying out our mission of quality health care.”
Initiative measures I-522, which would have labeled genetically engineered food, was failing with a 52 percent “no” vote. About 837,000 Washington residents voted against it, with more than 772,000 voting for the measure. I-517, which would have set penalties for interfering with signature-gatherers, require that all measures receiving sufficient signatures appear on the ballot, and extend time for gathering petition signatures, was failing with a 62 percent “no” vote, with about 965,000 people voting against the measure, 585,000 voting for it. • The next count in the general election is Wednesday afternoon. You can see results at http://www.kingcounty.gov/ elections/currentelections/201311/results/ browseraces.aspx.
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