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.
Parent decision
This week we are running a story about Kathryn Lerner, a school board member, sending her child to an out-of-district high school. I do respect the fact that she did this above board and have a lot of respect for her as a school board member. I think she has been a strong replacement for Kim Horn.
Barack Obama and “Change.” The two are inextricably linked. In his remarkably successful run for the Democratic nomination for president, regardless of where he campaigns, the senator constantly, ceaselessly promises change.
Ihave a lot of friends who work for the school district, and an overwhelming consensus among them is a perception that they are not valued in their jobs — valued in terms of pay, openness in contract negotiations and being treated as members of the team.
