Letters to the editor

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.

August 5, 2008 4:44 pm

For the children

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 have wonderful memories of those days, and fortunately, my children got to experience it, too! Unfortunately, my grandchildren will not be so lucky! They got to see a ‘Political Parade.’ Fortunately, they also got to see some horses, fire trucks, Boy Scouts, K-9 dogs, and of course, Mr. Tepper’s group of talented kids. The grandchildren left with political stickers, political balloons! Great souvenirs for kids —Not! I couldn’t wait to go home, my cousin and family agreed. There were a lot of people that were complaining.

I have a great idea — next year let it be for the kids!

Here are just a few of the booths along the parade route: Funeral homes, house builders, windows, religious, insurance and don’t forget, political booths! Hopefully, “Formerly known as Alpine Days” will be for the kids!

Stephanie Adams

North Bend