I was glad to read the story on the group that has been tasked to come up with a management plan for the growing elk herd in the Upper Valley. It’s an amazing sight to see the elk grazing in the mornings or afternoons while going to and from work. But it’s also a crap shoot when driving between Snoqualmie and North Bend on State Route 202 at night, wondering if one of the big animals will come out of the bushes.
When the 520 floating bridge opened in 1963, travelers had to stop at a toll booth on the east side of the bridge and fork over 35 cents (close to $3 in value today).
So much money came in that the toll was lowered to a quarter, and the tolls ended in 1979 after the bridge was paid for.
• On Aug. 13, 1899, Alfred Hitchcock is born, the son of a London poultry dealer and fruit importer. Hitchcock became a highly influential director of suspense and psychological thrillers in the 1940s and 1950s, and was known for sneaking his own cameo appearance into every film.
One thing is for certain, in good times and in bad, there is always someone who just wants to fish.
Geez! How does a rooster rate front page (Raucous Rooster Round-up, July 23 edition)? I have a bug that bites any unprotected feet! Maybe send out the news crew for live coverage! I have to wonder if business has gotten slow for the Spotted Owl again, and also if Bob Antone pays you guys for these hare-brained marketing ideas? Oh, that’s right, it’s the Antone clout once again!
I’ll make this short. Here’s my voice concerning what’s happening with the valley.
In regards to Snoqualmie Days, my family has been in the Snoqualmie Valley for a little over 100 years. I remember my mom letting us decorate our bikes or whatever our favorite toy was, to be in the parade. It was exciting and fun for my sisters and I. We then went over to where the school district building is now, to the carnival. There was a ferris wheel, fun house, merry-go-round, riding on little cars, face painting and lots of kiddy rides. The game booths were great — so many things to do for the whole day and into the evening for the kids. I even brought home a goldfish or parakeet that I had won. Everyone looked forward to the drill teams from out of town, pirates, Mount Si High School Band, clowns throwing candy and putting smiles on everyone. As I’ve raised my children, they too were involved in the weekend festivities.
I heard that the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife was planning to close the Tokul Creek Fish Hatchery in about two months.
I am writing in response to Kyle Anne Matthews’ letter concerning the recent changes to the Valley.
• On Aug. 4, 1892, Andrew and Abby Borden are found hacked to death in their home in Fall River, Mass. Daughter Lizzie Borden was arrested and charged with the double homicide, but was later acquitted, as local authorities didn’t trust fingerprint technology.
Where is that mystery reporter when I need her? I only wish I knew her location when she asked the question, “What do you think about North Bend’s newest roundabout?”
I heard that the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife was planning to close the Tokul Creek Fish Hatchery in about two months.
Fire services are one of those things you only think about when you see a fire truck or need help in an emergency. Most of the time, its not something we think about.
