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Utility tax may increase to pay for park
BY KRIS HILL
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It’s time now for the Tahoma School Board of Directors to consider its next step based on input from an ad hoc student housing committee. The board will review the research and suggestions that the committee put together at its Nov. 8 meeting and go from there to begin the process of deciding what to do, explained district spokesman Kevin Patterson. Committee member Kevin Kalberg reflected on the process. TAHOMA “I think that SCHOOLS we really brainstormed a whole lot, came up with some really out of the box ideas from the wacky, to the realistic to the most extreme to the most rational types of scenarios… just as options for the school board,” Kalberg said. “It was an extremely diverse group of people from staff to principals to people who just recently had family members who had lost jobs to people who were
Difficult financial situations are essentially routine in the current economy and the Covington City Council faces a particularly tough one when it comes to funding its Community Park project. Among the options on the table for the city is to raise its utility tax a half percent, from 5.5 percent to 6 percent, in order to bring in additional cash to the city’s coffers. The city will host a public hearing on the topic at 6 p.m. on Nov. 8 and will vote on an ordinance Nov. 22. COVINGTON At the Oct. 25 City Council meeting, Covington City Manager Derek Matheson explained the situation to the members. “I reminded them that the draft 2012 budget is balanced, which means we can maintain our existing services,” Matheson said. “But, we are not able to build, operate or maintain Covington Community Park unless there is
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Josephine Koszegi, 1, dresses as a ladybug for Halloween at the Greater Maple Valley Community Center’s annual Trick or Trucks event Monday. The event included fire engines from Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety for children to climb on and explore. TJ MARTINELL, The Reporter. To view a slide show go to www.maplevalleyreporter.com and to buy photos go to the Web site and click on the photo reprints tab.
New club at Kentlake gives students a chance to serve the community BY TJ MARTINELL tmartinell@covingtonreporter.com
“I think there will entlake High School has a new community based service club be a lot of interest called Kentlake Interact, which is sponsored by Covington as well (from the Rotary. students). The kids With physics teacher Russ Ballard as its advisor, the club is supare going to be the ported by the Covington Rotary, and much of the emphasis of the deciders... when club is on service projects similar to what Rotary already does. “It promotes growth in self and awareness of others,” Ballard said. the kids have a lot of discussion and “A big, big focus is awareness of other cultures and how others view are doing research.” common problems.” Russ Ballard For its first year, Kentlake Interact intends to use Rotary as the blueprint for its activities. For example, the Rotary’s Backpack Buddies program, where students at various schools would pick up a backpack filled with food for their families. “We’re feeling through this and it’s better to piggy back instead of build it from the
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ground up,” Ballard said. At the same time, however, he hopes the students will form their own ideas as well. “I try not to put too much of my vision into it,” Ballard said. “They (might) note that project x is taking place in Covington and so we want to take it to Maple Valley. I think there will be a lot of interest as well (from the students). The kids are going to be the deciders…when the kids have a lot of discussion and are doing research.” Kentlake Interact currently meets on Wednesdays for 30 minutes immediately after school in Room 2702. Thus far the meetings have consisted of proposals for what community projects interest the members. The club first came about in September when Kentlake Principal Joe Potts approached Ballard with the idea and asked him to be the advisor. “(After that) we just started slowly assembling a (starting) date,” Ballard said. Aside from sponsorship, Covington Rotary support has been critical to Kentlake Interact, according to Ballard. “They have been involved since day one,” Ballard said. “They were very enthusiastic with getting the club going. Even when before we gave birth to the club they were very supportive of what we were trying to do. It’s not just about what we’re doing to put our name on the projects. They want to be able to help, facilitate and expedite.” The club currently has 20 students and elected junior Mitch Hillard as the club president. “My hope is that they would be appreciative and understanding of other cultures and how they can accomplish a common goal,” Ballard said. “I don’t think that happens as much as it should.”
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Maple Valley Library Guild Fall Book & Media Sale will run from Nov. 3-5 in the library room at the Maple Valley Library. There will over 100 boxes of items ranging from children’s books to new releases to old classics, with some CDs and DVDs added to the mix. The sale will run from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, November 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5. The library is located at 21844 S.E .248th St. Maple Valley.
Our first Kentlake Site Council meeting of the school year on Oct. 26 kind of felt like the first day back at school after summer vacation. There was some review from last year before we moved on to new information. Principal Joe Potts went over the new threepronged organizational structure of the school which is the administration, the Instructional Leadership Team and the Site Council. We also looked over some data we reviewed at the beginning of last year as well as newer data that covered test scores, end of course assessments and the like which was straight from a presentation Potts made Oct. 19 to the Kent School Board, the district’s school improvement team and the superintendent’s cabinet. There is still room to improve, Potts said, there is still progress to be made but after his first year at Kentlake the school is moving forward. For example, the school met the participation requirement for state testing, something it had not done the previous year, he said, and this year the school met standard in 22 of 25 cells which was also a significant improvement from year to year. “It’s a statement about our students and teachers that we’ve made progress,� Potts said. “We made great progress this year in AYP (adequate yearly progress).� Potts also told us about the University of Washington speaker series, which kicked off on Oct. 25 with Eric Chudler, a neuroscience expert and member of the university faculty in the bioengineering department. (If you want to know more about the series, I wrote a story for the Oct. 28 issue, and it can also be found on our website at www.covingtonreporter.com.) The speaker series is significant for the school and something Potts is clearly excited about. It seems like the first lecture went well with about 120 students, teachers and community members in attendance. And speaking of UW, the university-level courses offered at the school this year are popular, or as Potts put it, “bulging,� as are the school’s Advanced Placement courses. Kris Hill
Mark Lanza, a member of the Site Council, has a daughter attending Kentlake. He explained she is taking two University of Washington classes this semester and likes them so much she wanted to sign up for an AP class, as well. In fact, Lanza said, his daughter told him every“We’ve really body seems to be taking marshaled our the UW courses. resources to support Her perception isn’t far kids. Anybody who off — according to Potts, there are 1,500 seats filled wants to get help in UW and AP courses this gets it from the best teachers.� Joe Potts year. When I visited Susan Best’s journalism class Sept. 29, I heard the same sentiment from those students, with one boy telling me something that further reinforces what Lanza said. “My friends, some of them were in core classes... now they’re in UW classes and they’re doing well and they love it,� the student said. “Some of them are taking three or four classes of UW and it just raises the standards at our school. They’re excited about looking forward to college and I think its just going to bring Washington state up in the test scores.� Oh, and speaking of student input, I was thrilled to see Kentlake senior Blake Jensen at the meeting not only present but participating. I saw him perform in the Mr. Kentlake competition in the spring and he’s certainly an impressive young man. I hope he continues to join us going forward. After all, as Potts said, he is Mr. Kentlake. Who better to represent the students than Jensen. As we progressed from review to tackling new material, Potts talked about the freshman one-to-one laptop program which seems to be working well for students and teachers in the classroom but may not be a tool the kids are using at home. But, that is based solely on anecdotal evidence presented by teachers and parents at the meeting, so take that with a grain of salt. I wrote
Not much change to 2012 city budget BY TJ MARTINELL tmartinell@maplevalleyreporter.com
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Although Maple Valley’s 2012 budget has yet to be presented to the City Council, the likelihood of cuts or layoffs appear to be low.
According to Finance Director Tony McCarthy, the annual budget is not expected to have any significant changes from last year. “We’re not looking at any cuts,� he said. However, he cautioned
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a story in late August about the Jump Start program which incorporated roll out of laptops to the ninth graders, so, if you want to know more about that you can find it on the web. Though it likely wouldn’t hurt to do a follow up on the usage of laptops at the high school level later on the in the school year. I’ll put it on my to do list. “You can go into almost any ninth grade class and you will see laptops open and up,� Potts said. “That says a lot about our teachers.� Tammy Barnhart, an English teacher at Kentlake and member of the Site Council, said she has liked using the laptops as a tool in her classroom thus far. The administration is doing the best it can this year to not only improve the rigor of the curriculum, Potts said, but to also provide more support for students who are struggling with new intervention strategies such as Check and Connect, which has students meeting weekly with school staff to work on goals to help them improve academically. “We’ve really marshaled our resources to support kids,� he said. “Anybody who wants to get help gets it from the best teachers.� And the UW program will expand next year when Kentlake starts offering chemistry. Potts said Kentlake will be the first in the state to offer it. We covered a lot in an hour and a half. We always do, though, and I look forward to our next meeting during which we’ll discuss the school improvement plan. Potts has a plan for Kentlake High School, no doubt about that. “I see us as being one of the best high schools in the state in the next five years,� he said. Now that we’ve gotten the review out of the way and started learning something new, I’m glad we’ve gotten through the first day of school, I mean, the first Site Council meeting of the year. I am a ready to learn and take action. And, based on everything I’m hearing about Kentlake this year, I’m not the only one.
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that the budget has yet to be take a serious look at the finalized. budget and not fund the 25 “We haven’t put the percent transfer to capital budget out yet, so I can’t tell and increasing the share you (for sure) what’s in it,� in employee benefits,� Mche said. Carthy said. McCarthy expects to Much of this is due present the finalized to what McCarthy budget proposal to called natural savthe City Council on ings when budgetMAPLE Nov. 7. ing for employees. VALLEY Most of this he “Because we’ve attributed to the historically budgeted changes that were made conservatively we’ve alfor the 2011 budget. ways done better than we’re “Last year we had to budgeted to do,� he said.
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“We budget all of our employees as if they’re going to be here the whole year and have a full family.� Usually, the built-in savings is around 7 percent to 8 percent. “The budget assumes we’re going to spend it, but we don’t,� he said.
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[ TAX from page 1] new revenue or they reduce existing services.� Matheson said he understood that people may wonder how the city had gotten so far on the park project but not have it fully funded. “I told the council that the answer is as simple as it is frustrating,� he said. “When we did our May financial forecast it appeared we could absorb the maintenance costs into our existing budget... We all saw how bad the economy was over the summer so by the time we did our October forecast we saw that was no longer possible.� In order for the council to make an informed decision about its next “When we did course of action, Matheson said, our May financial he gave them a handful of reasons forecast it appeared to continue with the project as well we could absorb the as reasons not to keep going at this maintenance costs point. Matheson said among the reasons into our existing to move forward has been a stated de- budget. We all sire by the community during a parks saw how bad the and open spaces master plan process economy ws over in 2009 to have more parks in the city. the summer so by “They specifically mentioned athlet- the time we did our ic fields, trails and community parks, October forecast which Covington Community Park is we saw that was no all three,� he said. “We also noted that longer possible.� there are not enough athletic fields Derek Matheson in the city, there’s no city-owned, city-maintained property for public events.� Covington Parks and Recreation Director Scott Thomas said the city became “acutely aware of what a problem that can be when we had to shuffle around Covington Days� in July because the usual site, Covington MultiCare, was unavailable due to construction. And there’s the fact Thomas “has worked hard over the past two years to put together over $1.5 million in grants from the state and King County,� the city manager stated.
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Another option the city could consider would be to reduce the budget by $185,000 to $200,000 a year. “But, the council recognized we’ve already cut millions out of our budget and cut staff by 20 percent,� Matheson said. “It’s getting difficult to impossible to make more cuts without touching police.� Or, the council could have taken no action, which would have stopped the project’s progress. At this point, though, the utility tax increase appears the most viable option and city staff is working on educating residents through newsletters, information on the city’s website, the public hearing set for Nov. 8, as well as gathering input via Facebook and a contact form online. “We want to hear what the public has to say,� Matheson said. “We will share that (with the council) on Nov. 22, the night they’re scheduled to vote on the utility tax motion.� If the City Council does vote to increase the utility tax on Nov. 22, collection would begin no sooner than 60 days after approval, though the city will likely give the utilities an additional 30 days. That’s why the amount collected for the first year would be lower, Matheson said, because the city wouldn’t take in the increased amount at the start of the calendar year. Collection in 2012, Matheson said, would go toward construction then 2013 and beyond would go to the maintenance of the park. “Even if the council approves the utility tax increase, there are other things that need to happen to build the park,� he said. “In the design phase we can’t have any more cost increases. Even if we don’t have any cost increases in the design phase, the bids have to come back within the budget.� Then if the stars align, Thomas said, “we’ll go to bid in the first half of next year and we’ll construct in the second half of next year. The first phase, which is primarily a full size grass soccer field, parking lot and almost a mile of trail system.� Covington has had a utility tax in place since 2007.
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Thomas stated, “The single largest piece of that money survived two legislative sessions. It will not survive a third session.� That $1.5 million covers a significant chunk of the project’s $2.2 million price tag. “If we don’t move forward with the project, that money goes away,� Matheson said. “With the condition of the state and county budgets today, who knows when that money will be available. The city has also invested $600,000 thus far to master plan and design the park.� The city worked hard in its efforts to find money, Thomas said. “We looked at a wide range of options and decided whether they were good or bad options,� he said. “We were thorough in thinking about where that revenue would come from.� Still, there are some reasons which could lead the council to put the project on the back burner. “One is that the project budget is still in development and we’re still in the design phase and numbers can change as information comes in,� Matheson said. “While $200,000 is what we need in city funds now, that number can change over time. The second reason is we’re in a struggling economy and it’s a difficult time to talk about taxes.� The council voted 6-1 to have staff bring back an ordinance to increase the utility tax by half a percent, the city manager noted, as well as asking staff to initiate a public outreach strategy. “The third reason, which was most important to the council member who voted against the motion, if the council uses the utility tax for the park, the last half percent, then it’s not available in the future for forecasted budget shortfalls,� Matheson said. “We also talked to them about revenue options. We have the last half percent of the utility tax the council can impose without a public vote. That would generate $135,000 next year and $180,000 a year after that. We estimate it would cost a typical family about $2 a month. We talked about a $20 per year vehicle license fee for street maintenance. It would raise between $180,000 and $280,000 per year. It would cost the average family $1.67 per month. Since more families have more than one vehicle this would have a greater impact than the utility tax.�
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“We called it warm, safe and dry,� he said. “What needed to be done to keep the kids warm, safe and dry.� Among the options the committee considered were alternative schedules, moving around small groups of students or even possibly leasing space outside the district for students. “We’re really blessed to have such a great bang for our buck out here,� Kalberg said. “We want to continue that good work so we don’t lose the momentum that we’ve created. My feeling is why shouldn’t every kid in the Tahoma School District expect a world class education?�
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MAPLE VALLEY BAND BOOSTERS TO HOST FIRST HOLIDAY BAZAAR SATURDAY, NOV. 12 The Maple Valley Band Boosters will host its first Holiday Bazaar Saturday, Nov. 12 at Tahoma High School. Vendors and crafters are wanted to rent booth space at the bazaar. Proceeds from booths rented, silent auction, etc will go to support the boosters. The event will feature food, a silent auction and entertainment throughout the day. If you have a hobby, a craft or a small business you would like to share, we are looking for you. The Maple Valley Band Boosters is an organization of parents, teachers, staff and alumni that support all band programs in the Tahoma School District. For more information, go to www. mvbandboosters.wordpress.com. or email davidfitter@msn.com
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Initiatives and referendums Five measures are on the ballot this November, three initiatives and two referendums from the Legislature to the public. Here’s our take:
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Nobody likes tolls and taxes, but if our state is going to have any hope of building highways and moving people it’s going to take both. Tim Eyman’s initiative would make both nearly impossible. Vote “No� on I-1125. Eyman wants only the Legislature to be able to set tolls. That sounds good – political accountability and all that – but in reality it would make financing our roads even more expensive. Bonding companies – and bonds are the only real way to build roads – find it overly risky to leave tollsetting to the whims of legislators. As a consequence, they rate such road bonds lower, which means the state has to pay a higher interest rate. That makes the state have to pay more to finance the road projects. That means fewer roads. Tolls are a user fee; only those who use such roads pay a toll. That’s the way it should be. But don’t just take our word on this — transportation experts across the state oppose I-1125. So do business, labor and environmental leaders. Vote “No� on I-1125.
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There are lots of things a state should do. Peddling beer, wine and hard liquor isn’t one of them. Vote “Yes� on this initiative. What, you say, didn’t we already vote “no� on this last year? Yes, but the two measures we had before us last year had flaws. This one is far better. The state would stop selling spirits and auction off its liquor stores. Additional private liquor stores could open, but only if they meet a size requirement (no, there won’t be liquor for sale at every neighborhood gas station). Another point: while I-1183 gets the state
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out of the liquor selling business, it continues the state’s enforcement to keep booze out of the hands of our kids. In fact, the initiative doubles the fines for businesses selling alcohol to minors. Vote “Yes� on I-1183.
INITIATIVE 1163 TRAINING, BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR LONGTERM HEALTH WORKERS This sounds good: shouldn’t long-term care workers have training to serve elderly and disabled people? And shouldn’t we know if they have a shady past? Sure, but the initiative is misleading. In fact, such training already is required by the state. And background checks already are performed. What’s really going on is an attempt by the Service Employees International Union to force the state to come up with an estimated $80 million for such programs while it already is facing another $2.8 billion deficit. There’s no reason to gut other programs or raise taxes for such a questionable measure. Vote “No� on I-1163.
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 8205 This measure cleans up language in the state Constitution to make it clear that otherwise-eli-
gible citizens of the United States can vote. here if they have resided in Washington, and in their county and precinct, for at least 30 days before the election. There’s no organized opposition to the measure. Vote “Yes� on SJR 8205
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 8206 This would require the Legislature to transfer additional moneys to its budget stabilization account in each fiscal biennium in which the state has received “extraordinary revenue growth,� as defined, with certain limitations. If you’re scratching your head, here’s the bottom line. Remember when the state was booming and the Legislature was spending like there was no tomorrow? We all know that tomorrow eventually came. SJR 8206 would mandate that some of the “extraordinary� revenue the state receives in good times would be saved, rather than spent. Isn’t that what we do with our household budgets? The state should, too. Vote “Yes� on SJR 8206. Craig Groshart is the regional editor for the Bellevue Reporter.
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Crowe is committed to Maple Valley community This is the time of year that many of us have grown tired and weary. Our kids are excited about Halloween, the leaves are changing colors, there is a fresh breeze in the air and the rest of our world is littered with campaign signs. Until this year, I was one to complain and then try to
ignore those pesky signs, but fortunately I was asked to share in the campaign of someone running for City Council. Let me tell you, this had been a learning experience. First you are excited about the person you represent, then you get tons of exercise door belling and sign waving, and then the “other shoe drops� — things turn nasty, personal mud is being slung, you unfortunately see what campaigning is all about, and finally relationships are strained and respect is lost for those you may once have admired. The upside? You can still be excited about the person you represent. I have had the honor and pleasure of being campaign manager for Karen Crowe, Maple Valley City Council, Position No. 5. Crowe is a very caring and special person. I would never have signed up for political torture if I did not believe in her love for Maple Valley as a whole — residents and businesses alike. You’ve seen her signs, “Bringing community together - along with a commitment to seek solutions for the community to benefit all who live and work here.� I have
seen her interact with many of our citizens and business owners just as she would in everyday life. She has the three C’s – a sense of community, a willingness to communicate openly and just plain class. Crowe’s commitment to our community shows in the many groups and committees she has served on and works tirelessly for their behalf. She and her husband Michael have a son at Tahoma Junior High, two adult daughters and two grandsons. They chose to move to Maple Valley for the school district and community. In the past six years, being a part of the Maple Valley community, she has been on the Maple Valley Pony Baseball Board of Directors generating new revenue and creating some of the most successful food drives for the Maple Valley Food Bank. She has actively volunteered time to support the Tahoma School District through sign waiving and community outreach. She enthusiastically supports the Maple Valley
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XXX DPWJOHUPOSFQPSUFS DPN t XXX NBQMFWBMMFZSFQPSUFS DPN [ LETTERS from page 6] Youth Council, which is an integral part of The Den at the Maple Valley Community Center. She passionately raises money and awareness for breast cancer, not to mention walking 60 miles each year at the Komen 3-Day, for the past five years. She has worked collaboratively with the Greater Maple Valley/ Black Diamond Chamber of Commerce to make changes, increasing revenue and improving benefits to members as a board director and more recently as the president of the chamber. I had the privilege of working with Crowe as a board director during her time as president and I believe we were able to accomplish more for the chamber under her leadership than any of the past seven years that I served on the board. She brings to mind a quote by Bette Davis, “If you want a thing done well, get a couple of old broads to do it!� All kidding aside, Karen Crowe has a great message and the work ethic to back it up. She wants to preserve our schools by working in
harmony between the city leadership and the school district. She loves our parks and recreation opportunities. She values local businesses and encourages new business. She understands what is needed to broaden the tax base of the city and relieve some of the responsibilities of the residents that shoulder the burden alone. Ms. Crowe is not afraid to dive in and get her hands dirty to find resolutions to the issues at hand. In closing, I would like to thank her for asking me to join her campaign. It really has been an honor and a privilege – I was always someone who has abhorred politics in any way because so much harm can be done along the way. Crowe is, and will continue to be, a woman who carries those three C’s. She will be a valued leader and I give her my support. Vote Crowe by Nov. 8 and bring back Maple Valley’s sense of community, communication and class.
Sandi Sutton Maple Valley
Support Hanson, Mulvihill, McCain We mailed our ballots for the candidates in the Black Diamond City Council Positions No. 1, No. 3 and No. 5. We voted for two incumbents and one new candidate. The two incumbents, Leih Mulvihill and Kristine Hanson, have both shown great leadership under trying circumstances during the recent hearings. We believe that they have both represented the majority view and opinions of their constituents. Our third candidate, Pam McCain, is a successful business person who has shown that she understands the issues and we believe she can bring fresh ideas to the city. All three candidates believe in the future of Black Diamond with growth paying for growth. To them, the future looks healthy, with award-winning planned communities that will bring new roads, a new fire station, new city hall, new schools and ball fields for kids, in a city where people will be excited to live. They see people looking forward to establishing businesses here where there will be an available local
work force. Some of those businesses could be grocery stores, pharmacies, co-ops, media stores, theaters, retirement centers, medical centers, craft stores, fabric stores, eateries, hardware stores, sporting goods, etc. The future of Black Diamond looks bright. Hanson, McCain and Mulvihill have a very positive outlook and realize that future growth will enhance our historic district, other areas of the city, and bring financial stability to Black Diamond. These candidates have the intestinal fortitude and wisdom to represent the citizens of Black Diamond during this time of change. As voters we know a healthy future for Black Diamond includes planned growth. So we ask you to vote for Black Diamond’s future by voting with us for Hanson, McCain and Mulvihill. Your vote really counts.
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Woodcock for City Council I am writing to endorse Bill Woodcock for Maple Valley City Council. Besides being our home, our city is a business and needs to be run like one. The city had current assets of $16,450,963 on Dec. 31, 2010, down $1,594,388 from one year before. While not being in as dire of straits as many other cities, we still have room for improvement. There are many strengths within our City Council but one area I believe it could be made stronger is in the area of business experience. Bill would bring that experience as someone who has signed both the front and back sides of a paycheck. He has started and built up successful businesses in our community. Besides being a business owner, Bill is a very involved community member. He has volunteered countless hours to serve on governmental committees such as the city’s Planning Commission and chairman for the Legacy Site. He has served the community by founding such programs as Make a Difference Day. In getting to know Bill over the years, I know his
integrity to be great and his love of community to be immense. Bill has prepared to take on a leadership position like this and Maple Valley will be the beneficiary of his business experience and community service.
Jeff McCann Maple Valley
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When I came to City Council, I took a vow to represent every one of the 23,000 Maple Valley residents. As a sitting councilor, I attend countless meetings and community events throughout the year; Monday night meetings, committees, commissions, fundraisers, ribbon cuttings, organizational meetings for events, public outreach and so much more. Some events are more interesting and enjoyable. Frankly, some I could do without. But you know, that comes with the territory of public service. So, I attend what events I can. Opting to not run for re-election, I have reflected
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never witnessed such dedication — he stays through the end of every meeting. I have had the honor of serving with Kelly on the Public Safety Oversight Committee. Both police and firefighters endorse him. Kelly is an inaugural member of Maple Valley’s Parks Commission. Experience? He already has his finger on the pulse of all the current council issues. He will hit the ground running. Kelly’s calm, quiet leadership style in the Tahoma School District has earned him the endorsements of Public School Employees of Tahoma, the Tahoma Education Association as well as the respect of our teens — and when was the last time you heard a teen
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Heuschel for commissioner Mary Alice Heuschel is running for hospital commissioner of Valley Medical Center, she is the best candidate for this position and the only candidate who is prepared to manage our tax dollars and make decisions affecting our health. Mary Alice is an exceptional leader and administrator, qualities that are essential to the hospital commission. For her leadership as the superintendent of Renton Schools, she was selected as the 2011 Washington State Superintendent of the Year. She also manages more than $100 million each year as superintendent, and she’s the only candidate with experience managing tax dollars. In addition to being knowledgeable about education, Mary Alice is extremely knowledgeable about healthcare, she is the only candidate to serve on Valley Medical’s President’s Advisory Council, and she will be a commissioner who stands up for children and families if elected. Her extensive list of endorsements tell you how much she is respected by the hospital community. The nurses of Valley Medical Center, local firefighters in Kent and Renton, and many doctors endorse her, as well as the
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Crowe, Woodcock for City Council I would like to thank the Maple Valley Reporter for this opportunity to respond to comments that have been made about me and to me during this campaign. I have made campaign issues of the first two items, the third issue was thrust upon me. You, the voters, must decide the importance of these issues and cast your votes accordingly. It’s easier for me because I’m running unopposed. However, we have two races where choices must be made, and votes cast. I encourage you to sift through the rhetoric and look to the actions. This should not be a popularity contest. All the candidates are popular but actions should speak louder than words and two candidates by their actions are better prepared to serve our city.
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Maple Valley is blessed with a rather active and generous community support network. You know the names of many. You can’t help but see their work. They are what add up to Maple Valley receiving our designation by a national publication as one of the top 10 places in the entire U.S. in which to raise a family. We are so very fortunate that one of the most involved is willing to continue his dedication to public service. Through his longstanding activity in a wide variety of public service roles, Noel Gerken brings the perspective and experience needed to help represent all of our interests as a continued member of City Council. Through his work on five Regional Transportation committees, Noel has helped bring regional
relevance to what was once a sleepy little hamlet. Noel Gerken has helped give Maple Valley a voice with the county and the state — essential partners on major public works projects. I can cite the numerous examples of dedicated service; the board positions for the school, fire and community center, his youth sports involvement — you’ve read them elsewhere. What is more impressive is the demonstrated track record of sound decision making: supporting the addition of needed police (resulting in the removal of 40 felons and nearly $1 million of drugs from our community), supporting the Witte Road roundabout (earning the city prestigious accolades from auditors and WSDOT), supporting bringing the TRM/Fred Meyer project to town (and with it, hundreds of local jobs), championing a hard fought mitigation agreement on the YarrowBay developments to the south (dedicating $17 million of their future dollars to our transportation infrastructure). Noel listens. Noel doesn’t hesitate to ask hard questions and has shown that he won’t let Maple Valley be victimized by outside interests, nor will he allow our capture by internal special interests. Noel Gerken is good for Maple Valley. It has been my honor to serve on council with Noel. I support his continued role on City Council. He has risen well above the oath he has sworn to uphold. He has shown he can be trusted to satisfy his obligations. Please join me to re-elect our proven, effective, committed councillor. Please
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XXX DPWJOHUPOSFQPSUFS DPN t XXX NBQMFWBMMFZSFQPSUFS DPN experience the only way to stop it is to talk about it. The only way to deal with bullying is to publicly address the bully and the issue. Otherwise the insidiousness continues to grow and poison our community. Always remember, it only takes one or two bad apples to spoil the barrel. But once you remove the bad apples the rest of the barrel can be saved. Second, the 156-acre parcel along Kent Kangley and 228th known as the donut hole/Summit Place must be annexed into the city of Maple Valley prior to development. This impacts all aspects of our lives including our schools and fire department and our transportation planning. This property sits in the middle of the city and yet King County has refused to allow annexation to occur. Noel Gerken, independent of council direction, chose to send an inappropriate letter about King County’s efforts to sell this property. King County’s reaction was swift and lethal. Noel Gerken said at the first candidate forum “If you aren’t at the table, you are on the menu.� By his very action he made Maple Valley the main course. And all he can say is, “oh well.� He has always taken the attitude it is easier to ask forgiveness than to ask permission. Annexation of the donut hole is very much in jeopardy and the responsibility sits with Noel Gerken. Third, I want to thank
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all of you who have supported me by words and deeds. At the chamber candidate forum Layne Barnes criticized my ability to communicate with my fellow council members. My response to that is that since 2010 under our current leadership council did not like what I was communicating and chose to ignore me. After all, I was the lone voice in the wilderness saying things they did not want to hear. Our citizens, from the feedback I’ve gotten, have no trouble with my communication abilities and have encouraged me to keep up the good work. I will however, continue to try and improve my communications with my fellow council members. Thank you for your support. I look forward to serving you for the next four years. As citizens of Maple Valley, and voters, we have the opportunity to take back our city with this election. We cannot sustain another four years of the puppet master and the puppet. It truly is time for a change and we have an opportunity before us with this election. All we need is the wisdom and the courage to vote for that change. Just so there is no misunderstanding, I support Karen Crowe and Bill Woodcock.
Rydberg for fire commissioner Jenny Rydberg is an excellent choice for fire commissioner for our Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety organization. The fire commission is an important local organization that establishes policy and oversees its budget and operations with a five-member board of commissioners. We are fortunate that Jenny has been a member of the board of commissioners for Maple Valley Fire since April 2010. During this time she has acquired valuable experience and has achieved a successful track record in this position. She helped reduce overall administrative expenses, preserved firefighter jobs and was key in Maple Valley Fire passing its last state audit with no errors. As a practicing attorney, she brings a needed skill set to ensure accurate, wellresearched and legally sound judgments are undertaken. An example of this is the complex tax swap with the King County Flood Control District last fall where she saved taxpayers’ money and protected our fire district. With Maple Valley Fire facing additional budget reductions of 8 percent in 2012, Jenny’s business management, financial planning and long-range planning skills will help ensure our community continues to be adequately served during this tough environment. I have had the pleasure to
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have worked directly with Jenny in the Boy Scouts of America for five years where she serves as a member of the Foothills Advancement Committee. During this time she has demonstrated excellent collaborative, interpersonal and practical skills that will make her invaluable for this position. Most of all, Jenny is committed to the success of Maple Valley and is passionate about doing what is right for its citizens. As a past president of the Tahoma School Board, she has extensive experience working collaboratively and will be accountable to the public and our community. I strongly encourage you to vote for Jenny Rydberg for Fire Commissioner on Nov. 8. Our community needs the skills, understanding and passion that she brings to this position during these challenging times.
Mark Hageman Maple Valley
Vote Gerken for City Council When I first met Noel Gerken he was out in the community supporting and actively participating in community events to help the city of Maple Valley. These events included work on Lake Wilderness, the Lake Wilderness Park and meetings to help
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improve Maple Valley. Noel showed he cared for our city. His caring is why I voted for him when he first ran for a council position. Over the years Noel has exceeded my expectations as a council member. He has proven over and over his dedication to our city and its changing needs. Noel is aware that our community is continually changing and because of this Noel has made safety one of his priorities. In the last few years we have become a safer place to live with the addition of four new police officers. Transportation is another area that has changed with more people in Maple Valley and the community areas around Maple Valley. Noel made a promise to help improve our transportation needs and he is doing it. Noel is on several regional transportation forums and has helped with getting dollars directed to our community. As we have changed so have our needs for future economic development. Noel is pro-business and supports new responsible businesses moving into our community. Business such as Fred Meyer that will add needed jobs, services and tax revenue to Maple Valley. As Maple Valley moves into the future we will need someone with experience and proven leadership to help the City with the changing needs. Noel is that person and has my vote for City Council.
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Attending meetings should not be the only selection criteria. Experience and involvement need to be high on the list. First, let me state for the record I am proud of the work our chamber of commerce does in Maple Valley. Think about what Maple Valley would look like without a chamber of commerce and a strong business community — no fishing derby, no sponsors for our youth activity leagues, just to name two. I know you can think of any number of other events where the business community supports our city. The chamber is not an evil organization as it has been portrayed this election year. Businesses in Maple Valley are currently being bullied and intimidated, fearful that retribution will be damaging to their businesses and livelihoods. One business leader in Maple Valley, Jim Wasmund, wrote a letter to the Voice which appeared on Oct. 25. In it he states: “He (Noel Gerken) called out business names implying wrong-doing‌ implying business owners should not be endorsing candidates.â€? I encourage others from the business community who have knowledge of this to come forward. I hope it is as unacceptable to our voters as it is to me. This type of action should have no place in Maple Valley and from my
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spot and the spring flower is already formed inside the bulb. 5. You don’t need to water or fertilize the bulbs when you plant them. Remember, the flower is already formed, and I can promise you it will rain this month. 6. If you have frost-bitten or summer-spent bedding plants or annuals in your garden or containers, pull them up by their roots. Slip in a bulb. Cover and you’re done. Bulbs grow in pots on the porch or patio are safe from rodents and will bloom sooner than those planted in the ground. All they really need is well-drained soil so make sure your potted bulbs are not sitting under an overflowing gutter or down spout. 7. Plant bulbs directly into the dry soil beneath maples and flowering cherry trees. The bulbs will bloom before the trees leaf out in May. This way even a shaded garden can enjoy a window of opportunity for intense, early
spring color. 8. Got squirrels digging things up? Mice nibbling your tulips? Surround a bed of tulips with daffodils to repel pests. Nobody likes to eat daffodils – and that includes deer. 9. Use small or minor bulbs for small spaces, forgotten corners and to light up the beds near walkways or to improve the view right outside your window. I’ll have more information about these minor bulbs next week, but you need only a few inches of room to tuck in the tiny bulbs of snowdrop, crocus and dwarf iris. 10. And finally, “Occupy Spring� with some civil disobedience and random acts of gardening. Defy the establishment by adding a few daffodils outside the drive up window of your bank, tiptoe to a public park and sneak some tulips into the shrubbery or liberate the mundane at the public library and poke in some crocus bulbs.
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website a fact sheet regarding this utility tax increase. I believe the fact sheet is decidedly one sided and biased. I was disappointed that the fact sheet doesn’t mention the severity of the deficits we’re facing, not only in our General Fund but also in the Street Fund, and the Parks and Recreational Services Fund. It also doesn’t mention we’re facing having to cut vital core services such as police, possibly having to shut down the pool, laying off critical staff members, and not being able to properly maintain our streets. Our ability to meet our debt service on our bonds may also be in danger. Our commitment to funding Human Services is also in jeopardy. The fact sheet states, “The city has already invested
almost $600,000 in city funds and grants for the master planning and design phases of Covington Community Park.� That is a true statement, but it is trying to mislead you into thinking that this money would be wasted if we do not develop this phase of the park now. The master plan will be relevant and valid for many more years whether we build this phase now or in the future. According to city staff projections, the City of Covington, is facing future deficits in its General Fund of $368,000 in the year 2013, increasing to $581,000 in 2017. Recently in an effort to close the state’s deficit gap, the Governor has proposed taking
Utility tax increase unwise Recently the Covington City Council has made the decision to go forward and possibly increase the utility tax to construct the first phase of Covington Community Park. I have been very involved in local athletics for the past 15 years. I have coached many of your sons and daughters in youth sports and currently coach girls fastpitch at Kentlake High School. Although I understand the need for more athletic fields I do not believe that it is fiscally prudent to move forward at this time. The city has posted on its
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COVINGTON COMMUNITY PARK NEEDS YOUR HELP In 2009 during the Park, Recreation and Open Space planning process, the community expressed its desire for additional park and recreation facilities in the city of Covington. The top requests were for athletic fields, trails, a large community park and more community events. In response to survey results, the city incorporated the community’s desires into the design for Covington’s first community park. The city has spent about $600,000 in the planning and design phases of this much-anticipated facility that will provide athletic fields, trails, picnic facilities, community event space, and so much more. The city has an opportunity for more than $1.5 million in grant funding to build the first phase of the park – an athletic field, trails and parking. In order to move the park project forward and claim the $1.5 million in grant money to complete the first phase, the city needs to be able to fund the maintenance and operation of the park. However, as a result of the slowing economy, the city is unable to fund this work with existing revenues as it once hoped. Therefore, the Covington City Council is proposing a 0.5 percent increase to the city’s utility tax. A 0.5 percent increase to the city’s utility tax will cost the typical Covington household about $2 per month and will provide about $180,000 annually to maintain and operate the park. Additionally, the Council’s
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proposal will allow the funds to be spent only on Covington Community Park and not on any other city services or functions. Other options were considered by the Council, including raising funds through a $20 fee to car tabs, a business and occupation (B&O) tax, further cutting the city’s budget to find the funds, and choosing to return the grants and not fund the park. A majority of the Council felt that raising the utility tax was the best option. Adding a $20 fee to car tabs would actually cost the average household more than the proposed utility tax increase. Cutting the city’s budget any further would result in the loss of essential city services. The B&O tax was unpopular due to its impact on retaining and generating new businesses. Choosing not to fund the park would result in the loss of $1.5 million in grant funding – funds that can never be recovered. The remaining 0.5% utility tax capacity would then remain available for other uses, such as forecasted city budget shortfalls. Covington’s City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed utility tax increase on Tuesday, November 8 during their special city council meeting. The meeting time has been moved to 6 p.m. due to the elections. All residents are urged to attend the hearing to provide comments about the proposal. More information, including a fact sheet about the proposal, can be found on the city’s website at www. CovingtonWA.gov. Questions and comments can be directed to Covington’s Community Relations Coordinator, Karla Slate at kslate@ covingtonwa.gov or (253) 638-1110.
HEALTHPOINT (formerly known as Community Health Center) In 2004, a needs assessment was conducted in the City of Covington. One of the most highly stated unmet needs was for affordable health and dental care. To address that need, the City of Covington provides human service funding to HealthPoint in order to provide medical and dental care services for low- to moderate-income residents. With the region’s level of unemployment, the need for services has grown. People who can’t afford health care tend to delay their care, resulting in a higher prevalence of chronic disease. HealthPoint’s Primary Medical Program offers health care to 51,000 underserved people in King County. The program’s core component is delivery of medical treatment to people in need. Patients receive services for acute, chronic, and preventive health from 51 physicians. In 2010, Covington residents were treated at 25 medical visits and 9 natural medicine visits. Good oral health is more than just healthy teeth and gums. It involves receiving the proper preventive and restorative care for tooth retention. Preventive oral care wards off bacteria, which incites decay. Getting preventive dental care often seems discretionary to low-income families, but regular care is the key to prevention of dental problems – which are costly and painful. In 2010, Covington residents made 21 dental visits to the clinic. If you, or someone you know, has a need for medical or dental services, please consider a call to HealthPoint in downtown Kent.
NOVEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS 11/03 – Planning Commission Meeting, 6:30 p.m. 11/03 – Covington Economic Development Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m. 11/08 – City Council Special Meeting, 6 p.m. 11/10 – Human Services Commission Meeting, 6:30 p.m. 11/10 – Arts Commission Meeting, 6:30 p.m. 11/16 – Parks Commission Meeting, 6 p.m. 11/17 – Planning Commission Meeting, 6:30 p.m. 11/22 – City Council Regular Meeting, 7 p.m. For More Information on Any of These Events, Please Contact Karla Slate at (253) 638-1110 x2234 or kslate@covingtonwa.gov
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The Public Works Surface Water Management Section is responsible for stormwater runoff in the City of Covington. It is our job to ensure that Covington complies with state and federal stormwater regulations and water quality standards. Stormwater management facilities are one of the tools we use to protect our streams and surface water. MANAGING STORMWATER RUNOFF Impervious areas, such as houses, buildings, streets and parking lots, inhibit infiltration of rainfall into the ground and increases the amount and rate of stormwater runoff. These high flows to the storm drainage system can temporarily exceed its capacity and can cause erosion of stream banks and localized flooding. Additionally, stormwater picks up pollutants like sediment and oil as it travels across the landscape. Stormwater management practices include installing facilities and implementing best management practices to control the flow of and/or removing pollutants from stormwater before it reaches surface water or groundwater. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FACILITIES Stormwater management facilities manage stormwater runoff to minimize the impacts on surface and ground water. Facilities are designed to meet the needs of each specific site and no two are the same. Even though they are all different, they all share the same basic components: collection, conveyance, treatment, and disposal. Facilities can be designed using Low Impact Development (LID) techniques. LID facilities mimic nature’s ability to retain and treat runoff by using organic rich soils and wetland plants. Structural facilities utilize catch basins, pipes, vaults and tanks to minimize the impacts of the runoff. Stormwater facilities have two main functions: to manage the volume of, and to remove pollutants from, the runoff. The City owns and maintains 102 public facilities within Covington’s city limits. There are an additional 74 privately-owned facilities in Covington, as well. OPERATING & MAINTAINING STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FACILITIES Regular maintenance extends the life of stormwater management facilities and storm drainage systems, improves site drainage, and reduces pollutants entering surface waters and groundwater. The City of Covington annually inspects all 102 public facilities and 74 private facilities in the Spring. These inspections are to ensure the facilities are functioning as designed and are being maintained properly. After all the public facilities are inspected, the City’s maintenance crew is given a prioritized list of facility maintenance needs, at which time and they work on the deficiencies (throughout the Summer and Fall). When the private inspections are complete, correction letters are sent out to the private owners and/or property managers. Our Public Works staff works closely with the private facility owners and managers to make certain that the stormwater systems are maintained and functioning properly. WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT FOR THE CITIZENS OF COVINGTON? The City of Covington is ultimately responsible for the water quality of the surface and ground water in Covington. By inspecting and maintaining our public stormwater facilities, the City minimizes or eliminates the impacts from the runoff generated for our streets. The inspections also help us identify long-term storm system needs, and aid in planning for future stormwater capital improvements and retrofit projects. By working with our private facility owners, we can ensure the runoff generated from parking lots and building roof tops are properly dealt with to protect our water quality. For more information about stormwater management facilities and our inspection program, please contact Ben Parrish at bparrish@covingtonwa. gov.
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away the cities and counties share of revenue received from liquor sales. If this becomes a reality then our deficits will be increased by $200,000 a year. Our street Fund has deficits of $91,000 in 2012 rising to $185,000 in 2017. The Parks and Recreation Services Fund has deficits of $37,000 in 2012 rising to $233,000 in 2017. These figures are from the long range forecast that was presented by city staff to the city council at the October 25th City Council Regular Meeting. It needs to be stated that these deficit projections are based on the professional expertise of our city staff. They are speculative, and depending upon the economy may change for the better or for the worse. The Covington City Council voted 6-1 at their October 25th meeting to direct staff to prepare an ordinance that would levy the last .5 percent of the utility tax available to them. The cost to the individual families is minimal, approximately an extra $24 a year, raising about $180,000 a year. These funds will be dedicated by ordinance to begin development of Covington Community Park at the corner of Wax Road and 240th across from Tahoma High School. Going forward, the funds from this portion of the utility tax will pay for the ongoing maintenance of this park. Please do not be fooled or confused if you are familiar with the Master Plan for this park. This is not what is being developed. What will be developed and maintained with these funds are a limited trail system, one grass multi-purpose athletic field, a parking lot, and porta potties. The city of Covington has received $1.275 million in grants from three sources for construction of this park. Without these grants the city will be unable to develop this field and trail system. If these grants are not used now, it is a very likely that the money will for construction of this park. Without these grants the city will be unable to develop this field and trail system. If these grants are not used now, it is very likely that the money will be reappropriated and not be available to the city. However, once we use these grants, due to provisions in the grant contracts, we are committing the city to maintain this field for 10 years at a cost of approximately $180,000 a year. Foregoing these grants may
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have those funds available nor will we in the foreseeable future. Given the financial climate on both the State and Federal level, I do not foresee grants of that size being available any time soon. The bottom line is this: if this park is going to be built in accordance with the Master Plan, then
the citizens of this community are going to have to make the decision to vote for a funding source. During these trying economic times the city, just like you, has been greatly affected and has been vigilant to live within its means. City staff has been reduced by 20 percent to a
bare bones working force. Merit and COLA increases have been postponed and many other services such as our street overlay program have been curtailed. We’ve also worked closely with our neighbors, Maple Valley and Black Diamond, to share services that have resulted in savings. As a result
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Kentwood clinches SPSL North girls soccer crown thanks to a little luck BY KRIS HILL khill@covingtonreporter.com
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REPORTER NEWSPAPERS WEEK NINE FOOTBALL RANKINGS Class 4A 1. Bellarmine Prep (9-0) 2. Chiawana (8-0) 3. Woodinville (9-0) 4. Eastlake (8-1) 5. Federal Way (9-0) 6. Ferris (8-1)
Kentwood’s Mykala Benjamin, right, goes up to win the ball against Tahoma’s Samma Granlund, left, right for possession of the ball on Oct. 27. CHARLES CORTES, The Reporter To view a slide show go to www. maplevalleyreporter.com and to buy photos go to the Web site and click on the photo reprints tab.
ll Kentwood needed was a little luck and that’s just what it got when senior forward Mykala Benjamin was in the right place at the right time in the first half. Thanks to Benjamin, Kentwood was able to clinch the South Puget Sound League North girls soccer crown on Oct. 27. The Conquerors beat the Bears from Tahoma 1-0 and improved to 14-1-1 on the season. Benjamin, a senior, was near the goal when Reilly Retz headed a free kick from Madison Fuller that dropped right in front of her feet. “I saw one of my players going through so I just hung back,� Benjamin said. “The (Tahoma) goalie hit it and the ball came to me so I
just hit it.� And the ball popped off Benjamin’s foot, past the keeper and into the right side of the net at the 14:51 mark of the first half. That ended up being all the Conquerors needed in a tight, hard fought battle in which the Bears threatened repeatedly but were never able to connect with one of their many shots on goal. Early in the season, despite getting off to a quick start, Kentwood captains didn’t feel like the team wasn’t putting it together on the field but Benjamin said the Conks have found a rhythm. “We’re connecting really well right now,� she said. “If we play a ball we know how hard to hit it. If someone is in trouble we know where to drop it in.� And beating Tahoma [ more BOUNCE page 17 ]
Running toward state championships in Pasco
7. Mead (8-1) 8. Lake Stevens (9-0) 9. Kentlake (9-0)
Strong performances for Tahoma boys and girls while Kentwood’s Danny Lunder bounces back BY TJ MARTINELL tmartinell@covingtonreporter.com
10. Skyline (6-3) Others receiving votes: Olympia, Eisenhower
Trail talent from Tahoma and Kent schools showed off Oct. 29 at the Westside Classic District cross country meet. One of the biggest moments was when the Kent-Meridian girls team qualified for state for the first time in school history. “I was very excited about it,� said Head Coach Ernie Ammons. “We had pretty much made that our goal in the season. It’s a tribute to our program and for the young ladies and all their hard work.� Additionally, Tahoma boys and girls squads as well as the Kentwood boys qualified for the state meet.
TAHOMA BOYS NEAR THE FRONT OF THE PACK
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In the boys race, the Bears took third, losing only to topranked Puyallup and Gig Harbor. As individuals, junior James Dagley placed 10th with a time of 16 minutes and 22 seconds, a vast improvement over last year’s 20th place. Despite that, Dagley said that he felt he did not run as well as
he could have in the meet. “Personally, I didn’t feel well,� he said. As for the team, however, he said he was pleased. “It was about where we were expecting,� he said. “We wanted to beat Puyallup. We’ll beat them at state.� Bears Head Coach Gary Conner stated the team is going in the right direction for this weekend’s state championship. “I thank God we’ve run as many miles as we have because we didn’t run as well (at the district meet),� he said. “James was sick. Riley (Campbell) was sick. We were kind of all over the board.� Still, Conner is optimistic, and said he expects the boys to have a spot on the podium after Saturday’s meet. “My guys are tired,� he said Monday. “You’re going to see them fresh and ready to go (at the state meet). They’re going to run great. We took 15th last year. To go from 15th to the podium is fantastic.� Dagley hopes to capture a spot in the top 10 or 20 in order to participate in the Nike Border Clash race, which features the
top 40 Washington high school runners racing against the top 40 from Oregon’s high schools. Kentwood also had a strong showing, placing fifth in spite of a potentially devastating setback early in the race. “They did really well,� said Head Coach Ken Paul. “I think they were just great. We’re really ecstatic. We’re been working all year towards this. The fruit finally ripened.� At the beginning of the race, the Conquerors’ number four runner, sophomore Kris Angus, had one of his shoes knocked off of his foot. Rather than stop, however, he continued to run with only one shoe on. “He (Angus) knew how important it was,� Paul said. “He’s fine, so hopefully he can keep his shoe on this week.� Along with Angus’ time of 18:29, strong performances by junior Dasan Telford and sophomore Robin Cheema helped keep the team competitive, both of whom ran PRs at the meet. Telford finished 19th at 16:34, a 24 second improvement over his previous PR, while Cheema [ more STATE page 17 ]
Tahoma’s Eizabeth Oosterhout cruised to a fifth place finish at the district meet. CHARLES CORTES, The Reporter
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crossed the finish line at 45th with a time of 17:09, a 30-second improvement over his PR. Conks senior Danny Lunder was impressed with his teammates. “They really stepped it up,� Lunder said. And Paul was equally impressed. “Dasan Telford has been on the verge of this type of performance all year,� Paul said. “They all did what they had to do.� Lunder was also able to make a remarkable comeback after underperforming at the subdistrict meet where he only placed 23rd. Saturday he was able to take seventh with a time of 16:17, compared to 24th at last year’s district meet. “I felt really good,� Lunder said. “I felt like I really stepped it up. It was a huge improvement for me.� “He was much better,� Paul said. “It (subdistrict meet) was kind of a fluke. This week he was ready to run.� Paul said the boys are aiming to break into the top 10 at the state meet. “It would be nice, but we’ll see what happens,� he said. “We have a lot of good schools coming out of the eastside. We’re going to have our hands full, but we’re going to do the best we can. Together, everyone achieves more.� “We’re going to do amazing,� Lunder said. “The team has the potential to great things, and we’re going to do it this weekend.� Notable individual performances included Kentlake junior Alexander Martinez, who came in 24th at 16:39, Kentridge senior Talon Abernathy at 25th with a time of 16:40 and Kent-Meridian senior Teddy Teklu, who placed 35th at 16:52.
JUST A FEW SECONDS SHORT OF ANOTHER TITLE FOR TAHOMA In the girls race, Tahoma narrowly missed the district
title by a mere two points against Bellarmine Prep, 77-79. Junior Elizabeth Oosterhout ran another strong race, placing fifth with a time of 19 minutes. “We’re heading in the right direction,� said Conner. “The girls ran great.� Conner explained their main goal in the race was to determine Bellarmine Prep’s ability as a team. “It didn’t matter if it was by two points or 20,� he said. “We still have this race this Saturday. For us, we’re pretty excited. It’s going to be an emotional week.� Oosterhout was thrilled with the team’s efforts. “It was a really good race,� Oosterhout said. “We were really excited. We knew we had some tough competition going into it.� Freshman Abby Atchison was proud. “Our team is really starting to come together and rack up the times,� Atchison said. “I was just proud of our team for doing so
good.� Like Dagley, Oosterhout hopes to place in the top 20 in order to participate in the Nike Border Clash. Atchison crossed the finish line right behind Oosterhout at 19:03, an 11 second improvement over her subdistrict time. “I was so over the moon about it,� Atchison said. “I had just a really good feeling and I really liked the course. I felt it suited the team and what we had been training for. � Conner said to expect big things from Atchison. “She did fantastic,� Conner said. “She’s been sick for the last month and she didn’t even know her own potential. She’s the real deal. I think the more she runs she’s going to get better and stronger. She’s going to have a great race at state.� The Kent-Meridian girls achieved a long-desired feat when they placed eighth, qualifying them for the state meet, the first time in
Reach Kris Hill at khill@ covingtonreporter.com or 425-432-1209 ext. 5054. To comment on this story go to www.covingtonreporter.com. the school’s history. Ammons explained that it is an accomplishment based on years of rebuilding the team the past four years. “It’s been a real challenge over the years,� he said. “We’re relatively young, so, we’re going to continue that momentum. We had done a fairly good job in the recent years recruiting. That’s been the main focus.� The Royals benefited greatly from an outstanding performance by senior Alexia Martin, who was able to preserve her fourth place rank from the subdistrict meet with a time of 18:58, a season PR. “She has always ran strong at the course,� Ammons said. “It kind of suits her a little bit. It’s just one of those situations where she does what she’s been doing all season long.� Kentridge junior Kenedy Ramos was able to place 36th with a time of 20:23.
Kentwood’s Mykala Benjamin fights for the ball against Tahoma’s Brie Hooks, left, and Paige Hammock. CHARLES CORTES, The Reporter The top eight teams will advance to the state championship which is set for Saturday at the Sun Willows Golf course in Pasco.
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on Oct. 29 to Thomas Jefferson and finished 8-5-3, is the No. 4 seed out of the division. Meanwhile, Benjamin said Kentwood needs to try stay connected as a team. “We need to just keep doing what we’re doing,� she said. “If we do that, we’ll get far.�
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twice during the regular season is special, too, since it took a shootout for Kentwood to win the 4A girls state soccer title a year ago after finishing third behind Tahoma and Kentlake in the SPSL North. “It means a lot,� Benjamin said. “We’ve never beaten them twice in one season. It feels really good to beat them twice.� With Tahoma’s loss and Kentridge’s 2-0 win over Auburn on Oct. 27, the
Chargers moved day at Federal “It means a lot. up to the second We’ve never Way Memospot in the North, beaten them twice rial Stadium in a while Tahoma crossover match in one (league) finished in third. season. It feels to determine Kentwood will really good to beat placement into face Beamer, the Saturday’s district (Tahoma) twice..� top seed out of the Mykala Benjamin bracket. If the SPSL South, at 8 Chargers win p.m. Wednesday they will be the at Sparks Stasixth seed. dium in Puyallup Tahoma gets for seeding into Puyallup on the West Central District Wednesday and a win playoffs. would earn a match up with Kentridge faces Emerald Olympia. Ridge at 8 p.m. on WednesKentlake, which lost 4-2
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Playoff seeding settled in SPSL North BY KRIS HILL khill@covingtonreporter.com
As the dust settled on the gridiron at the end of the night Oct. 28, the South Puget Sound League North Division playoff picture became clear. One thing was certain at the start of the night: Kentlake would be the No. 1 seed out of the North as it beat KentMeridian 47-3 on Oct. 27 to complete its first undefeated regular season since 1998. Tahoma and Kentwood were both assured of playoff berths it just wasn’t clear which seeds they would get. The Bears were assured no less than the three seed with a 48-17 victory over the Rams of Mount Rainier on the road on Oct. 27,
finishing the season at 6-2 in the SPSL North, a dramatic improvement over the 2010 season. The last time Tahoma went to the playoffs was 2008, according to head coach Tony Davis. “Getting to the playoffs is an important step for us,� Davis wrote in an email. “Our group of seniors has been through a lot.They have met the expectations we have set and have been great representatives of our program on and off the field. The contributions of a strong sophomore class have also been important to the team.� It was all settled, though, with the matchups between Kentwood and Kentridge as well as Auburn versus Auburn Riverside. Mitchell Cox scored the winning field goal
for the Conquerors (6-2, 7-2) with less than two minutes left in the game, putting them up 23-22 after they had trailed 22-7 at halftime to the Chargers. Kentwood coach Rex Norris said much could be taken away from the come-from-behind victory over Kentridge. “We learned that we are resilient,� wrote Norris in an email interview. “We learned that we can make adjustments with input from everyone. Some of our defensive adjustments were suggested by the defensive linemen. We are not big but we are a tough team.� Meanwhile, Auburn Riverside beat Auburn 30-23, helping Kentridge earn the No. 5 seed and a spot in a pigtail game against Curtis Tuesday night after the Reporter’s
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deadline. If Kentridge wins, it will take on Kingco No. 1 Woodinville at 7 p.m. on Saturday at Pop Keeney in Bothell. With the win, the Conks earned the No. 2 seed out of the North thanks to its win over Tahoma earlier in the season, setting up a game at 7 p.m. Saturday against Gig Harbor at French Field. That put Tahoma at the No. 3 spot with a game on the road Saturday against Union. Kentlake will host Mariner at 7:30 p.m. on Friday at French Field.
Reach Kris Hill at khill@covingtonreporter. com or 425-432-1209 ext. 5054. Kentwood’s Matt Hubbard is chased by Kentridge’s Reggie Collins. The Conquerors To comment on this came back in the second half to win 23-22 to earn the No. 2 seed out of the division. story go to www.coving- CHARLES CORTES, The Reporter. To view a slide show go to www.maplevalleyreporter.com tonreporter.com. and to buy photos go to the Web site and click on the photo reprints tab.
Sarah Dougherty vidual event ticket to state. led off the medley relay for Emily Shonka led off the the Falcons, followed by second-place 200 free relay Turns out the first relay Laura Williams, Emily Tateam, with Bella Chilczuk, of the meet could have been nasse and Abigail Swanson. Flannery Allen behind her a predictor of the top five Meanwhile, Kenand the relay anchored teams at the West Central tridge came in fifth by Mohr. The CharDistrict girls swim chamin the opening relay gers swam the race SWIM AND pionship meet Friday and and also finished in 1:42.52 and will Saturday at Rogers High fifth overall. be at state. School in Puyallup. Chargers senior Kent-Meridian Mount Rainier, which Emily Mohr paced the senior Joanna Wu easily won the championfield again in the 50 free, continued her stellar career ship with 215 points, won stopping the clock first with in the water for the Royals the 200 yard medley relay a state-qualifying time of with a win in the 500 free, ahead of Kentlake which 23.72 seconds. She finished getting to end of the 20 lap finished second in the meet second in the 100 free and race in 5:05.66. She added as well with 169 points. punched her second india third place finish in the 200 freestyle with a statequalifying time of 1 minute, 54.77 seconds. The top seven times in each event qualified a swimmer for the state meet at the King County Aquatic Center this weekend. Unearthing Tahoma senior Allanah the Shift in Miller was right behind Wu with a fourth place and Funerary state-qualifying swim in Practices the 200 free with a time of 1:59.16. from Home Bears freshman sensation to Mortuary Alex Stein made her presence known in the 50 free with a fifth place finish that Exhibit Ends sends her on to state after November 6 she swam the race in 25.20 seconds. Tahoma’s 200 free relay won the consolation final White River and earned a spot a state Valley Museum with Anna Pierre, Stein, Jes918 H Street SE, (Les Gove Park) sica Miller and anchored by "VCVSO 8" r Allanah Miller, finishing in A DMISSION : 1:44.51. $1 for children and seniors, $2 for adults Admission Free Each Wednesday & 4th Sunday Kentlake’s Kyndal Phillips continued a strong Sponsored by: sophomore season with a third place finish in the www.wrvmuseum.org 540989 BY KRIS HILL
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as police services, there really isn’t room to make significant reductions in spending to cover these deficits. We have worked very hard on economic development and have been very successful in bringing new businesses to Covington that has helped us weather this economic crisis facing everyone. But the city has very few options left to increase revenue. We can levy the aforementioned .5 percent of the utility tax available to us. We can also form a Transportation Benefit District (TBD) in which the city can impose up to a yearly $20 licensing fee per licensed vehicle. This would not only include automobiles, but, basically any vehicle that is licensed. As you can see this would be much more costly than what is being collected through the utility tax increase. We can hope that the economy turns around, and the housing market picks up but there are very few, if any, economic experts that are predicting this happening in the near future. The remainder of our utility tax is one of the few
remaining safety nets available to us for the upcoming years. Money, which if needed, could be used to continue to fund core services. The utility tax and the TBD will not solve all our problems. Even utilizing these funds, we still face serious deficits in the near future, and very tough decisions will need to be made. We need to reserve these funds so we have them available to put towards retaining as many core services, such as police, as possible. What do you think? We are having a public hearing on this issue at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 8, at Covington City Hall. I urge you all to take the time and attend this hearing and let us know what you believe we should do. You can also email your council members at: citycouncil@covingtonwa. gov. It’s your city and your money. We work for you. Thank you and I looking forward to hearing from you.
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CITY OF BLACK DIAMOND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 2012 Final Budget Notice is herby given that the Black Diamond City Council will be holding a public hearing on Thursday, December 1, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at the Black Diamond City Council Chambers, 25510 Lawson Street, Black Diamond, WA. The purpose of this hearing is to hear public testimony on the proposed final 2012 Budget. Written comments may be submitted to the Clerk’s office at 24301 Roberts Drive, PO Box 599, Black Diamond, WA, 98010 no later than 5:00 p.m. on December 1, 2011, otherwise they must be submitted at the hearing. Dated this 28th day of October, 2011 Brenda L. Martinez, CMC Assistant City Administrator/ City Clerk Published in Covington/Maple Valley/Black Diamond Reporter on November 4, 2011 and November 11, 2011. #541462.
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Educators endorse Crowe The Tahoma Education Association is proudly endorsing Karen Crowe for Position No. 5 on the Maple Valley City Council. Her commitment to the schools and our students’
education is the main driver for our decision to endorse her. Karen has shown her commitment to the Tahoma schools by educating herself on the issues with school crowding and openly talking with community members about her concerns. She has been a strong supporter of Tahoma education and for this, we
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