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Late 'Hobbit' movie showing benefits Mount Si wrestlers
Dec 12 2012, 2:34 PM A special 11 p.m. showing of “The Hobbit” at North Bend Theatre on Friday, Dec. 14, supports the Mount Si High School wrestling team. Tickets are $15, and include the show, a small popcorn and pop. To purchase your tickets early, contact, Lisa Newell at newelll0517@gmail.com. See the prequel to the “Lord of the Rings” movies and support the team and the local theater.
A North Bend 'Christmas Carol' enters final weekend
  - Seth Truscott/Staff Photo Dec 12 2012, 2:37 PM Cast members of Valley Center Stage’s “A Christmas Carol” explore the North Bend Holiday Festival, Dec. 8, in costume. Pictured in front of the community tree are, front row, Greg Lucas, Lauren Weaver, Allison Fitzpatrick; back row, Bill Stone, Gary Schwartz, Craig Ewing, Ed Benson. Charles Dickens’ Christmas ghost story is entering its final weekend, Dec. 13, 14 and 15, with two shows, including a 2 p.m. matinee Saturday. The show is Valley Center Stage’s most popular, and is going well, says Center Stage Director Gary Schwartz.
Winter concert is Thursday for Mount Si High School choir
Dec 12 2012, 2:45 PM The Mount Si High School Winter Choir Concert is 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, at the high school auditorium, 8651 Meadowbrook Way. Admission is free, and guests can enjoy a night of music from Mount Si’s award-winning choir. Concessions are by the Choir Boosters.
Carnation native Darin Johnson, world traveler, dies
Dec 12 2012, 2:46 PM Darin Nicholas Johnson, 41, was born February 10, 1971, in Vancouver, B.C. to Dolores and Jerry Johnson. He died November 28, in West Seattle. Darin was raised in Carnation and attended St. Louise Elementary and Redmond High School. He received his bachelor of arts degree after attending Western Washington University and the Evergreen State College in Olympia.
The high flyers: Mount Si’s cheer squad’s tumbling prowess sending them far
Miranda Gillespie, a flyer, soars in practice routine, held up by Katy Black, Nicki Mostofi, Mikaelyn Davis and Amanda Antoch - Seth Truscott/Staff Photo Dec 12 2012, 3:01 PM For a second, Miranda Gillespie is flying through the air. She holds her breath. Her mind clears. Then she’s down, cradled in the arms of her teammates. Miranda is a flyer, one of the Mount Si cheerleaders who perform aerial stunts for spirit routines and competitions. This breathtaking moment is a lot of fun for her, and the senior is confident that she’ll come down just fine. “I trust the people that I’m flying with,” she says. On the Wildcat squad, she adds, the whole team’s got everyone’s back.
She’s the face of the place: After long, varied career connecting Valley citizens, Jeanette Busby ready to retire | Photos
A lifetime of Valley connections and a stuffed Rolodex have helped Jeanette Busby keep Encompass running smoothly. Busby, the organization’s front desk receptionist and office manager, retires December 20. Both Upper Valley cities have dubbed that occasion “Jeanette Busby Appreciation Day.” - Seth Truscott/Staff Photo Dec 12 2012, 3:05 PM For 15 years, Jeanette Busby has been, more often than not, the first face when you walked in the doors of Encompass. That means that the Snoqualmie woman is always prepared for anything—from excited children to families in crisis. “You never knew what need was going to come,” said Busby, Encompass’ office manager and receptionist. She’s slated to retire Thursday, Dec. 20, after a career that’s taken her to Valley institutions as varied at the Snoqualmie Valley School District, the Snoqualmie Valley Record and the former Milk Barn grocery store.
Legalized marijuana in the Valley; For teens, drivers, Snoqualmie stays strict on pot use
Dec 14 2012, 11:50 AM When he started in law enforcement 30 years ago, Steve McCulley wouldn't have predicted the day when smoking marijuana would be legal. But last month, Initiative 502 changed things. Backed by 55 percent of Washington state voters, I-502 makes it legal to possess marijuana, in certain quantities. Snoqualmie police are adjusting to 502's new rules, which took effect Dec. 6. McCulley, Snoqualmie's Chief of Police, says his department will observe the letter of the law while maintaining strict enforcement for drivers and youth.
Hipsters bring the dance-rock to Finaghty’s Pub
The Hipsters perform at 9 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 15 at Finaghty Dec 14 2012, 12:21 PM The Hipsters, a high-energy dance rock band, perform at 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at Finaghty’s Irish Pub, Snoqualmie Ridge.
Letter | Merry and bright
Dec 14 2012, 12:15 PM To: The many folks who helped make Snoqualmie’s Tree Lighting, Art Walk and Holiday Open House (held Dec. 1), so special; the City of Snoqualmie Arts Commission, Parks Department, and the Ridge Owner’s Association.
Letter | When helping the homeless, safety should come first
Dec 14 2012, 12:17 PM After the recent local meeting about the homeless in North Bend, and not being invited (I can guess why), I found a need to do something I don’t do very often for an opinionated guy like myself—write a letter to the editor.