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Self improvement: Wins for Mount Si tennis’ Reid, McLaughlin in final league match; KingCo ahead | Photo gallery
Allen Reid hits back at a Liberty opponent during play Oct. 9 at Issaquah. He won his set in a super-tiebreaker. - Seth Truscott/Staff Photo Oct 16 2012, 4:44 PM For a guy who, for all intents and purposes, never handled a tennis racket before this fall, Allen Reid carries himself pretty well on the court. Reid, a senior who came to the game from baseball and lacrosse, has a strong right arm and good forehand swing. Self taught, he’s still working on his backhand. A most-improved player on the Mount Si varsity team, Reid’s super-tie-breaker win was a highlight of Mount Si’s struggle with Liberty last Tuesday, Oct. 9 at Tibbetts Valley Park in Issaquah.
Need slippers and boots? Mount Si senior center hosting a sale
Oct 18 2012, 11:49 AM Mount Si Senior Center will host a slipper and boot sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 20, in the center's multi-purpose room. Brand-new sheepskin slippers and boots, in sizes for men, women and children, will be on sale, along with other items.
Dad-Daughter Night is Thursday for Wildcat volleyball
Oct 17 2012, 5:37 PM The Mount Si High School volleyball team, ranked third in the state, will celebrate team fathers at its Dad and Daughter Night, Thursday, Oct. 18. The Wildcats will host Mercer Island. Varsity game starts at 7 p.m.
State candidates to sound off at Chamber lunch
Oct 17 2012, 5:40 PM The Snoqualmie Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts a debate-style candidate forum at its monthly luncheon, 11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 19, at the TPC Snoqualmie Ridge. Candidates include Fifth District State Senate hopefuls Brad Toft and Mark Mullett, State Rep. Position 2 candidates David Spring and Chad Magendanz, and Jay Rodne, who is unopposed for State Rep. Position 1.
Gear up for seasonal needs at North Bend ACE Hardware
North Bend ACE assistant manager Niel shows part of the selection of winter auto care items. - Seth Truscott/Staff Photo Oct 17 2012, 5:56 PM Don’t let the long stretch of summer fool you into thinking winter isn’t coming. The abrupt change into fall is here. Staff at North Bend ACE Hardware are ready, awaiting customers’ needs as severe weather approaches. They have prepared a winter preparedness and emergency kit list and are ready to help customers. In case of bad storms or weather-related disasters, homeowners should be thinking ahead about how to stay mobile, warm and safe.
Winter Prep | Walt Hubbard named head of King County Office of Emergency Management
Oct 17 2012, 5:58 PM King County Executive Dow Constantine has appointed an experienced local crisis manager to lead the King County Office of Emergency Management. Walt Hubbard was selected through a highly-competitive nationwide search. “Walt brings a wealth of experience and strong local relationships that will help us protect residents and businesses in the event of disaster,” said Executive Constantine.
Winter prep | October is Flood Awareness Month | County stresses plans, important links
Flooding closes roads in the Lower Valley last winter. October is Flood Awareness Month in King County. - Seth Truscott/Staff Photo Oct 17 2012, 6:04 PM In recognizing October as Flood Awareness Month in King County, Executive Dow Constantine and members of the King County Flood Control District today urged everyone to be sure that their preparedness for the upcoming flood season extended beyond their own home. “We are not only asking individuals to prepare for flood season by creating or updating emergency plans for themselves and their families, we are also asking everyone to take that extra step – to reach out to your neighbors and ensure that they are also ready,” the Executive said.
‘Riding on Faith’ | Photo exhibit looks at historic chapel car
The historic chapel car, Messenger of Peace, now revealed in a photo exhibition Thursday at Black Dog. - Courtesy photo Oct 17 2012, 6:07 PM “Riding on faith,” a photo exhibit by the Northwest Railway Museum’s Richard Anderson that chronicles the restoration of a legendary Baptist church chapel car, is 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, at The Black Dog Cafe, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie.
Birches, Boxleys Fall Fashion show raised $1,200 for shelter
  - Courtesy photo Oct 17 2012, 6:09 PM Boxley’s Place in North Bend was transformed into a fashion runway for a fall show Monday, Oct. 8, as a benefit for Mama’s Hands House of Hope women’s shelter. More than 20 models, from age 15 to 72, showed off 78 outfits. “Models all just rocked it with style and flair and had a great time,” said Nancy Wray of Birches Habitat in North Bend.
Ballots go out Wednesday for King County voters
Oct 18 2012, 9:03 AM King County Elections mailed more than 1.16 million ballots to voters via the U.S. Postal Service on Wednesday, Oct. 17. Ballots will arrive soon in mailboxes throughout King County. The county already sent about 15,000 ballots to voters living overseas and those serving in the military to allow extra time for delivery. This is the first presidential election since King County began voting by mail and since Washington became an all vote by mail state.