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“Cancer Ninja” Howie Koch, of Black Diamond, is held by Mitchell Neary prior to receiving an honorary badge during the Chief for a Day ceremony at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center. ERIC MANDEL, The Reporter

Raising funds to help people they can’t forget Maple Valley and Renton women are teaming up to raise funds for construction of a school in Haiti BY KATHERINE SMITH ksmith@maplevalleyreporter.com

When Kelly Apperson and Linet Madeja go on their third trip to Haiti together later this year they hope to go with a sizable donation.

Apperson, who graduated from Tahoma High in 2009, and Madeja, who graduated from Renton High the same year, met their sophomore year at Seattle Pacific University when they were assigned to the same missions team that was bound for Haiti.

“I’ve always had a desire to serve abroad, especially medically based, and the opportunity came about and Haiti was one that struck me,” Apperson said. “Ever since going, my heart’s been stuck there. Can’t shake it.” On that first trip, the two women joined a group of their classmates who served with Foundation for Peace, a nonprofit based in New Jersey that does work in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. “That was my first choice of places to go because of the recent earthquake,” Madeja said, referencing the 2010 earthquake that [ more HELP page 7 ]

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Black Diamond’s ‘Cancer Ninja’ enjoys the Chief for a Day festivities oward “Howie” Koch’s head settled on a comfortable shoulder as each of his fellow new police chiefs were ceremonially pinned with golden badges. He was practically sleeping on the job. Though, it was also hard to blame him — lunch hadn’t yet been served and it had already been an eventful day. Koch and 33 other King County youngsters were anointed Chief for the Day on Aug. 21, with emotional ceremonies and law enforcement related activities for hundreds of the little chiefs’ friends, BLACK families and DIAMOND officers from around the county. The event outfits children suffering from chronic or terminal illnesses with mini, hand-tailored uniforms, a certificate, badge and, most importantly, a day of blissful distraction. Doctors diagnosed Koch with stage four neuroblastoma in Dec. 2013, at the age of 2. Koch

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The two parties responsible for the murder of a 39-year-old Kent woman, who was found in the trunk of her burned car near Black Diamond, have been sentenced to prison. Kent residents, and co-defendants, Kennon Fastrup, 32, and Michelle Backstrom, 37, were sentenced Friday, with Fastrup receiving 45 1/2 years in prison and Backstrom sentenced to 12 1/2 years. A jury convicted Fastrup last month on charges of first-degree murder, seconddegree arson, attempting to elude and violation of a no-contact order. Backstrom pled guilty in March to a charge of seconddegree murder. According to the King County prosecutors, the pair murdered Denise Grigsby, 39, in May of 2012 after an argument. Backstrom agreed to plead

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CHILI COOK-OFF SCHEDULED IN MAPLE VALLEY The Maple Valley Farmers Market will present its fifth Annual Home-style Chili Cook Off on Saturday, Sept. 13 at Rock Creek Elementary School. The annual event will be a judged event with cash prizes being awarded for first, second and third places, along with People’s Choice award winners. Public sampling of all the chili entries will be available, beginning at 12:05 p.m. for a $5 donation to the Maple Valley Farmers Market. Space for chili cook off participants is limited. Cooks interested in learning more about this contest are encouraged to go to the Maple Valley Farmers Market website: www. maplevalleyfarmersmarket. org or contact Larry Gholston at larry@payrollsolutionswa. com or (206) 291-5736.

Future Ready initiative is here and now BY KATHERINE SMITH ksmith@maplevalleyreporter.com

“I just sold you a computer, didn’t I?” Tahoma Superintendent Rob Morrow joked with a room full of educators and community members last week as he used an illustration about Apple to explain the district’s Future Ready initiative. It went something like this: most companies and organizations think what, then how, then why. But companies like Apple, Morrow said, think why, then how, then what. In Apple’s case the “why” of innovation and creativity create a consequence, or “what”, of great computers and devices. For Tahoma the “why” of, “all students have the skills and experiences to create a viable, valued path to lifelong personal success” — the district’s mission statement — leads to a “what” or consequence of students earning diplomas. “When they (students) walk across the stage we don’t want to just hand them a diploma, but a future as well,” Morrow said. “That, my friends, is Future Ready.” The event at which Morrow was speaking was part professional development for the group of Tahoma teachers and administrators and part formal launch of the district’s Future Ready vision. Also present were members of the community, including business and civic leaders. The idea was to present the ideas the district has been refining and putting into place over the last several years to a wider swath of the community. Morrow explained the idea and discussions that would become Future Ready began between three and four years ago at Tahoma High School. As the vision for the new Tahoma High School was born and took off with the passage of the district’s construction bond, district administrators continued to examine content and programs in light of the district’s pending realignment. The crux of Future Ready is that by the time they graduate, students have a goal and the skills to make it happen, Morrow said. Also a part of the event was a panel that included Maple Valley-Black Diamond Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Sue VanRuff, Boeing’s Director of Strategic Workforce Planning Duane Shireman, Maple Valley City Manager David Johnston, Tahoma High student Jayaram Ravi

Community News and Notes RESIDENTIAL VALUATION NOTICES MAILED TO BLACK DIAMOND AND EAST MAPLE VALLEY PROPERTY OWNERS The King County Assessor’s office has mailed the 2014 property valuations to all residential property owners in Area 57, which includes Black Diamond and East Maple Valley. Area 57 residential property values generally increased by +12.8% but individual property values might vary. The Assessor’s Office will continue to mail out more than 600,000 residential and commercial valuation notices to taxpayers throughout the rest of King County between August and October. Residential property is assessed each year at 100 percent of its true and fair market value in money, which is defined by Washington State law as the amount of money that a willing and unobligated buyer is willing to pay a willing and unobligated seller. Residential values are determined based on multiple sales of similar properties.

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and school board President Mary Jane Glaser. Each panelist spoke about their perspective on Future Ready. “The Future Ready skills are dead on,” Shireman said. He explained that he looks for people who know how to learn, who are balanced and who are accountable for decisions and the future. Johnston spoke about the evolving vision for Maple Valley’s future and the development possibilities in the Donut hole and the opportunity that the new high school in the Donut Hole, and future development of the rest of the Donut Hole land, bring to the city. “We have exciting opportunities because everything in coming together,” Johnston said. “This is one of the top cities to raise children and families and we have to keep working on it.” Glaser spoke about the progress the district has made since the ‘90s and on how the board views their role as supporting teachers and student learning. “It’s just so exciting to know how we have come together as a system,” Glaser said. Also in the works this year is revitalizing the Tahoma Schools Foundation. “It’s actually been around for along time but it’s been sort of dormant,” Tahoma Spokesman Kevin Patterson said. “It’s a fundraising organization and efforts are being made this year to really revive it.” The foundation, which is an independent nonprofit run by community members, has traditionally been used to fund extracurricular related trips and activities for students, like We the People traveling to nationals or travel by the robotics team members for competitions. Patterson said that the foundation will be doing a fund drive this fall. In closing, Morrow said that everyone in the community has to ask themselves two questions: where do they fit in to the Future Ready vision and how do they contribute. “We’ve climbed a pretty good hill here in Tahoma,” Morrow said. “Lets look for the next hill to climb.”

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One last Jungle Cruise joke... “Here’s one last joke for all you mind readers out there.” Slight pause, then a knowing head bob and a laugh. “Good one!” or “I got it!” A guest was almost assured to yell, as they were helped out of the boat. This was the final joke that was in vogue when I used to work the Jungle Cruise at Disneyland. It’s funny how jokes come and go in the Jungle. There are the ones that never change, of course, like the backside of water, — don’t try that at home, you’ll hit your head on the back of the faucet — and then there are the ones that catch the fancy of the crew during any particular season. At the time I was in the Jungle, there was some joke making the rounds upon departure from the dock — something like, “And we’re off like a herd of stampeding turtles!” Don’t ask. The end of the seven-and-a-half minute spiel was potentially the hardest. If things were backed up at the dock you could have several extra minutes to fill and every skipper worth their salt had a long lineup of corny ways to keep the guests entertained, with no new visual scenery to prompt the popping of the next pun. Seeing what jokes are making the rounds is one of my favorite parts of visiting the Jungle these days. To see what changes. And what hasn’t. As for me, much has been changing in my little corner of the world lately. Next week I’ll be concluding my time at the Reporter and embarking on my next professional writing and communications adventure. Staff Writer Katherine Smith

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I’ll have one more round of stories and a column next week, but by the time it hits front porches I’ll be at my new gig, so I wanted to get my goodbyes in now. I have so enjoyed my time in Maple Valley, Covington and Black Diamond, and I’ve had such fun getting to meet so many members of the community and tell your stories. Thanks for sharing them with me. I am thankful I got to start my writing career here with y’all, and that Kris, Dennis, and Polly took a chance on me. In a lot of ways it feels like I started just yesterday. I can hardly believe it’s already been over a year and a half. There have been a lot of memories and experiences packed into those days. It still feels a bit surreal that this is happening, but it is and onward I go. There are things I will definitely miss here, but I am thrilled about this next leg of my journey as a writer. I look forward

to watching from afar as the new Tahoma High is built and to see what the future brings these communities. I’ll still be out and about around the community and if you see me, by all means, feel free to say “Howdy.” Bonus points if you can quote the Mark Fink Keel Boats spiel opening. Or name your favorite Jungle joke. Stay tuned next week for my Disneyland Half trip report, which will be my last column. “Well folks, I hope you had a good time out there. If so, remember my name is Skipper Katherine and this has been the World Famous Jungle Cruise. If not, my name’s Erin and this has been the Storybook Land Canal Boats. As you exit please watch your step, and watch your head. If you miss your step and hit your head, please, watch your language. There are children everywhere. And here’s one last joke for all you mind readers out there.”

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executive session and discussed the issue again after the investigation was issued. No further action has been taken. If the mayor won’t voluntarily resign as mayor, council has the authority to remove him with a super majority vote of five councilors. With seven council members we did not have a super majority, and after Councilor (Victoria Laise) Jonas resigned, that left council with six members and no super majority. The other possible action would be a recall election initiated by the citizens to remove him from council entirely. But the issue that concerns me the most is this: Many people have thanked me for my strong consistent position on this matter and have said repeatedly, “Somebody needs to do something,” the implication being that “I” need to do something. I agree that “somebody” needs to do something but I am only one of seven City Council members. When the citizens wanted ball fields, council was inundated with emails, letters and public comments at council meetings. When council was considering a new waste hauling con-

tract for the city, council was inundated with emails, letters and public comments at council meetings. But with this issue before us, all we have gotten are private conversations. These stories that have been told to me need to be shared publicly, otherwise they are only gossip. When interviewed on the KIRO TV segment on Maple Valley, I said that I thought the mayor should resign. This has not made me very popular with my fellow council members. We say on council “pick your battles,” and this is not one I can win alone. Maple Valley has won several awards naming it “Most Livable City” and I believe it is worth the effort to maintain that designation. I agree “somebody needs to do something.” As a child when I would make statements like that, my mother would say, “Well, you are somebody.” Are you somebody?

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The Executive Committee of the King County Flood Control District gave its approval to a recommendation that the city of Covington receive a Flood Control District grant from

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PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC MEETING ANNOUCEMENT Soos Creek Water & Sewer District Public meeting for the Lift Station No. 46 Conveyance Project Wednesday, September 3, 2014 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Community Room at Covington City Hall (16720 SE 271st Street,

Covington, WA 98042) Learn about the overall project Impacts along SE Wax Road and Covington Way SE Ask questions about your specific property A brief presentation will start the meeting Published in the Covington/ Maple Valley/Black Diamond Reporter on August 22, 2014 and

August 29, 2014. #1115024. KING COUNTY DEPT. OF PERMITTING & ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (DPER) 35030 SE Douglas St., Ste. 210, Snoqualmie WA 98065-9266 NOTICE OF PERMIT APPLICATION REQUEST: NOTICE OF

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Project Location: The subject property is located at SE 262nd Pl and 184th Ave SE, Parcel No. 1796351140, and is situated in the NW Quarter of Section 30, Township 22N and Range 6E in the City of Covington, King County, WA. Project Description: The short plat is associated with the construction of Lift Station 11B by Soos Creek Water and Sewer District (SCWSD). SCWSD entered into an agreement whereby the city agrees to allow the new lift station to be constructed within Tract B and in return SCWSD is responsible for modifying the existing non-conforming and under functioning stormwater facility that serves the Covington Park development. Upon completion of the stormwater facility, SCWSD is responsible for subdividing the Tract so that the lift station will be owned by the district and the stormwater facility will be owned by the city. SCWSD has applied for various permits associated with the construction of the on-site facility and off-site improvements, City File No. LU11-0009. A SEPA MDNS was issued on March 4, 2009. SCWSD is the SEPA Official. Comp Plan/Zoning Designation: The short plat is located within the medium residential R-6 zone. Consistency with Applicable City Plans and Regulations: This proposal will be reviewed for compliance with all applicable City of Covington ordinances; including Title 18-Zoning, Title 12-Design and Construction Standards, Title 14-SEPA Environmental Review, Title

Comment Period: August 29, 2014 – September 19, 2014 This is a Type 2 Application in accordance with CMC 14.30.040, whereas the City of Covington Community Development Director issues the final decision for the applications, which is appealable to the Hearing Examiner. To make written comments, please mail, email or hand-deliver specific comments to City Hall, Community Development Department, 16720 SE 271st Street, Covington, WA 98042, no later than September 19, 2014. Please contact Permit Services at 253-4802400, or via email at permitservices@covingtonwa.gov should you have any questions or comments pertaining to this proposal. *** SEPA MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE Application Name: Rainier Wood Recyclers Commercial Site Development Permit Application Application File Number:

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Project Location: The subject property is located near the corner of Covington Way SE and 165th Place SE, Parcel No. 352205-9019, and is situated in Section 35, Township 22N and Range 5E WM in the City of Covington, King County, WA. Project Description: The Developer is proposing a two (2) phase development of a vacant parcel into a wood recycling facility with associated retail sales of landscaping materials on 11.60 acres in the Industrial (I) zone. Phase 1 will include the construction of a stormwater facility, access roads, required street and interior lot line landscaping, and an asphalt pad (partially constructed without permits – code violation case CV13-0007). Phase 2 will include the addition of utilities, a 1,440 sq. ft. office, and a 7,200 sq. ft. shop. This SEPA determination encompasses both phases of the project. Environmental Documents: Site Plan (ESM Consulting Engineers, received by the City March 26, 2014, revised July 23, 2014), SEPA Environmental Checklist (signed March 26, 2014), Wetland Delineation Report (Northwest Environmental Consulting, received July 16, 2014), Geotechnical Report (Earth Solutions NW, LLC, received May 26, 2014), Preliminary Stormwater Site Plan (ESM

truck to the receiving site. Project Manager: Fred White 206-477-0363 COMMENT PROCEDURES: DPER will issue an environmental determination on this application following a 21-day comment period that ends on September 29th 2014 Written comments and additional information can be obtained by contacting the

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X This MDNS is issued under WAC 197-11-350. The comment period is fourteen (14) calendar days and ends September 12, 2014. Comments on this MDNS may be submitted by first class mail or delivered to the responsible official at the above lead agency address. Appeals Notice Any notice of appeals must be filed in writing, with the required filing fee paid in cash or check, and received at Covington City Hall within fourteen (14) calendar days of the end of the comment period. You must make specific factual objections, identify error, harm suffered, or identify anticipated relief sought and raise specific issues in the statement of appeal. Contact the Community Development Department at Covington City Hall to ask about the procedures for SEPA appeals. *** EQUIPMENT INVITATION TO BID The City of Covington (the “City”) is inviting bids from qualified vendors to provide a vehicle mounted anti-icer system as outlined in the specifications for the City of Covington. Specifications for this equipment may be obtained at Covington City Hall, 16720 SE 271st Street, Suite 100, Covington, WA 98042 or by sending an email request to Shellie Bates at sbates@covingtonwa.gov. Bids must be received by the Bid Coordinator by 10:00 AM on Thursday, September 18, 2014. Bids must be submitted on the forms provided in this packet and shall be submitted by mail or delivered pursuant to the information provided above. Incomplete bids and bids received after 10:00 AM on Thursday, September 18, 2014, will not be considered. All bids will be publically opened at Covington City Hall at 10:00 AM on Thursday, September 18, 2014. Only firm bids will be accepted, and the City reserves the right to reject any or all bids or waive any irregularities and informalities in the bids submitted and accepted by the City. The City further reserves the right to select the vendor with the lowest and most responsible bid as deemed in the best interests of the City. Published in the Covington/Maple Valley/Black Diamond Reporter on August 29, 2014. #1121498

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caused extensive damage throughout the country. On that trip the team’s goal was to help build a school. “Most of our first trip was building the foundation for the school,” Apperson said. “I remember before we left for the first trip they were about to put up an LA fitness. We went to a trip, built the foundation, came back and the LA Fitness was almost already up. I remember feeling so discouraged at the time… I look back and I’m thankful for that because we were able to build community and friendships with the Haitians and work hand in hand with them.” Today, Madeja said, that school teaches English to more than 800 students. “To me that was my first time just seeing poverty in real time and in person,” Madeja said. “I think it’s a lot different when you read about poverty or see it on TV — it’s a different story.” Apperson and Madeja returned home after the trip and were able to stay connected to their new friends in Haiti through social media. “The organization really recognizes cultivating relationships in communities,” Madeja said. Through staying in touch, both she and

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Apperson were able to keep abreast of the school and students’ needs. The pair graduated from SPU in 2013 and decided that they wanted to go back to Haiti. “We both stuck together and brainstormed how we could help,” Apperson said. “We just wanted to see the end product even if it takes 10 years.” That second trip happened in February, with Apperson and Madeja going to Haiti with the founders of Foundation for Peace. The goal of the trip was to visit different villages and assess the needs of the people in those villages. The school has so many students these days that a second story is being added on to the building. Seeing that specific need, the friends knew that they wanted to do more. “We actually visited the school when classes were in session so we were able to go and speak to the students,” Madeja said of the second trip. “That entire experience to me was amazing, to see so many students there to learn English. Students travel from all over.” With a third trip on the calendar for later this year, Apperson and Madeja decided that they wanted to raise funds to help with the completion of the second story. To that end, the girls decided to work together with Calvary Baptist Church in

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glorified, and people come alongside for it, that’s the best thing,” Madeja said. “It’s going to people who really need it and to me that matters the most. I know not everyone believes in God, but even just as human beings, (our job) is to love our neighbors and do it out of love.” pulverization, grading, asphalt paving, channelization, traffic control, and other miscellaneous items. Bids are due on Sept. 8. The city also announced that the 204th Avenue Southeast project is completed per the requirements of the Hearing Examiner’s decision for the Maple Hills subdivision. Staff is working with the developer on the next steps to begin infrastructure improvements on the project site. The city said that the final lift of asphalt was completed at Meridian Pointe.

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recently finished his second round of experimental chemotherapy. The cancer currently sits in his eye sockets, cheek bones and skull, plus all of his joints. Once, and if, he goes into remission, doctors can look at a bone marrow transplant. Koch suffers from nausea and digestive issues. The chemotherapy sometimes also causes bouts of depression. Koch, called the “Cancer Ninja,” is so used to doctors and medical lingo that when someone says the word blood pressure, he knows to put out his arm for a reading. “It’s a shame he understands what it is,” said Mitchell Neary, who is engaged to Koch’s mother, Jenna Rossi. “A 3 year old shouldn’t know that.” The 34 little chiefs were the largest showing for the legislature-approved program, which is funded by donations from local tribes, organizations/companies/businesses, community members and fundraisers. The Black Diamond Police Department has reached out to a chronically ill child

www.covingtonreporter.com • www.maplevalleyreporter.com from the city two other times since 2010. “We didn’t know if (Koch) would make the event,” said Cmdr. Greg Goral with the Black Diamond Police Department. “(The cancer) came back pretty hard.” Koch’s day started at the Showare Center, where he couldn’t take his eyes off the thundering motorcycles. He then rode in a motorcade to the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center in Burien. When he walked through the front doors, the state police called for a salute, standing their position on both sides until the 3 year old passed into the building. Neary didn’t expect such an organized and ceremonial event and was pleased to see Koch happily hobbling around, laughing and playing. “It’s good to see him enjoying this,” Neary said. The Black Diamond Police Department raised more than $3,000 in cash for the family, plus community gift certificates. Howie and his brother received a Nintendo Wii and

motorized police chargers. Just prior to the badge ceremony, Rossi told The Reporter she was in a “euphoric state,” in awe of how the community and law enforcement embraced her son. “This has been one of the most powerful moments of my life,” Rossi said. “I can’t explain it – the most incredible feeling ever… I feel blessed to be apart of it.” Koch spent much of the ceremony laying on Black Diamond Police Chief Jamey Kiblinger, who has known Rossi for almost 18 years. Although Koch and Kiblinger had only seen each other off and on for a couple months, Rossi said Koch has always felt comfortable around Kiblinger. It’s as if he can sense that these two adults have known each other a long time, Rossi said. “That’s why I start crying,” Rossi said. “To see life line up like that. It’s a beautiful thing.” To Kiblinger, the Chief for the Day event is one of a kind. “There’s honestly nothing better,” Kiblinger said.

Howie Koch, 3, enjoys the sights, sounds and candy from the Chief for a Day ceremony in Burien, along with 33 other children with chronic or terminal illnesses, on Aug. 21. Koch was also quick to snuggle with Black Diamond Police Chief Jamey Kiblinger (right) whenever he could. The Black Diamond youngster was diagnosed with stage four neuroblastoma last December and is undergoing his second round of experimental chemotherapy treatment. ERIC MANDEL, The Reporter

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BRONSON CUT BY SEAHAWKS Former Kentwood High School football star Demitrius Bronson was among the first round of cuts from the Seattle Seahawks. Bronson, a running back who played at the University of Washington and Eastern Washington, rushed for 45 yards on 11 carries in three games during the preseason. Bronson dropped what would have likely been the game-winning screen pass in the opening exhibition game against Denver. Head coach Pete Carroll still praised the undrafted free agent following the game. Bronson can sign with any of the 32 NFL teams and is still eligible for the Seahawks practice squad. Each team can sign up to 10 players onto its practice squad beginning Aug. 31.

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Successful high school football seasons are defined by postseason advancement. But playoffs are never a gimme in the SPSL 4A, even if Kentwood has made it look that way in recent years – winning three of the last four division titles, including the last two. Conquerors head coach Rex Norris said the reshuffled league, with changes to the divisional scope and schedule, will mean more teams will be in contention for the postseason deeper into the year. “The season is going to play out a lot differently than it has in the past,” Norris said. “In the past, the first games were such a big piece to the rest of the season. This year we are starting out with non-league games, which are tough. They will certainly cause a lot of different situations than in the past. Our league doesn’t really start until like game four. That is going to play a big role. It will alter the way teams approach the games.” With the addition of Decatur and subtraction of Auburn and Auburn Riverside from the SPSL, Tahoma, Kentwood and Kentlake are apart of the Northeast division, joining Kent-Meridian and Ken-

tridge. The standings will be based solely on division play. Each of the five teams in the split North divisions will stay within their respective divisions for weeks four through eight, which are, ostensibly, the only games that matter towards the postseason. The North schools will be seeded for week nine based on their standings, with a crossover between the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds. The No. 3 seeds from the Northeast and Northwest will match up head-to-head in a loser-out game. The top five teams advance to the playoffs. Although the tension of the first few games in the regular season may be gone, don’t expect SPSL coaches to rest any starters. “The only time we consider resting players is if they are injured,” Norris said. “…You want to win football games, you want to build momentum you want your team to have confidence going into the next week.”

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After winning eight straight Claude French trophies, Norris expects his team to again fight for the top of the division in 2014. “Every Kentwood team has the tradition of competing,” said Norris, who has a career record of 78-28 in his 10 years as head

A Kentlake quarterback prepares to throw a deep pass during the Falcons first practice of the 2014 season on Aug. 20. Kentlake opens the season against Graham Kapowsin on Sept. 4. ERIC MANDEL, The Reporter coach. “This team has a lot of questions it needs to answer.” 2013 record: 7-3, losing to Eastlake in the Class 4A round of 32. First game: Curtis on Sept. 5. Returning starters: 10. Goals: “Play as a team,” Norris said. Biggest game: “All of our league games are going to be big games this year,” Norris said. “Especially be-

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shortly after 4 a.m., when Mountain View Fire and Rescue responded to a report of a car fire in the area of Southeast 328th Street and Southeast AuburnBlack Diamond Road. The fire department found Grigsby’s Toyota Camry fully engulfed in flames, with her body, burned beyond recognition, in the trunk. Grisby was eventually identified through her dental records. The couple was arrested May 11 in North Bend after a high-speed car pursuit. Investigators said they had been camping out in the woods near I-90 after the killing and car fire.

guilty to the lesser murder charge and testify against Fastrup, according to Senior Deputy Prosecutor Kristin Richardson. In exchange, the state agreed to drop an arson charge. “We amended the charge on Fastrup up to Murder 1 for trial once we had the full view of what happened,” Richardson said in an email. According to the charges, the murder occurred May 4 at Backstrom’s home on the East Hill, after an argument between Fastrup and Grigsby.bHer body was found two days later,

Following their arrest, Backstrom confessed to detectives that she had participated in the murder and arson, saying an argument among the three turned physical, moving from the kitchen to the garage. There, Backstrom claimed in the charging documents, Fastrup struck Grigsby in the head with a flashlight while Backstrom also punched. She stated that Fastrup strangled Grigsby with a braided metal cable, and when the cable became too slick with blood, Backstrom strangled Grigsby with a key lanyard, while Fastrup continued to strike the victim in the head.

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[ FOOTBALL from page 9] • Isaiah Williams (Jr, RB/DB) — “Relentless player, with great reaction to the football,” Norris said. • Makani Mafua (Sr, OL/LB) — Captain and two-way starter. • Keaton Tompkins (Jr, OL/DL) — Returning starter. “One of the strongest kids pound for pound,” Norris said.

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With a few key players graduated from the 2013 team, head coach Tony Davis, in his 21st season with the Bears, said there are lots of positions “up for grabs” and that there should be some “very competitive August practices.”

2013 record: 5-3 league, 6-4 overall, losing to Gig Harbor in the district playoffs. First game: Mount Rainier on Sept. 5. Returning starters: Eight. Goals: “We’ve really been focusing on getting better each practice and stressing the importance of that,” Davis said. Biggest game: “The next one on the schedule,” Davis said. Key contributors: • Kingston Suka and Brody Sullivan (Sr’s, OL). • Amandre Williams and Michael Clausen (Jr’s, DL). • Blake Donohue (Sr, LB). • Defensive backs Aharon Lutgen (Sr), Cooper Larson (Sr) and OJ Jenkins (Jr).

The King County Medical Examiner’s Office determined that Grigsby died from blunt force trauma to the head. According to the charging documents, Fastrup denied participating in the murder, but confessed to burning the car. He claimed he did it at the request of Backstrom and did not know Grigsby was dead, or that her body was in the trunk, until they actually arrived at the scene and he opened the trunk. He said he burned the car anyway to assist Backstrom. All three individuals were believed to be abusing methamphetamine and Fas-

trup and Backstrom both had lengthy criminal histories, Richardson said. Backstrom had been released from prison two years prior to this incident following a vehicular homicide conviction. Fastrup had previous convictions for attempting to elude, assault and drug and firearms violations. “This was a brutal, harrowing murder with a hideous aftermath,” Richardson said in an email. “The convictions of these defendants will not bring back Denise Grigsby, but they delivered justice, and the community is safer as a result.” Richardson said Grigsby’s

list of charges, plus a “huge criminal history” increased the standard sentencing range he faced, and, in the state’s opinion, justified the sentence, which was at the top of the standard range. She said Backstrom had a leaner criminal history and was a longtime domestic violence victim of Fastrup. “We believe he instigated this murder and plotted the arson,” Richardson said. “The sentences were completely appropriate given their respective criminal histories and levels of involvement, and Ms. Backstrom‚Äôs agreement to testify as a State‚Äôs witness.”

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MASONRY FIREPLACE KIT built by Dietmeyer Ward. Desirable for it’s clean heat! Great design option, pick any stone to match your decor! Never a s s e m bl e d . S t a n d a r d size unit designed to heat 2000 - 3000 SF. C a s t i r o n d o o r, a n d clean out covers incl. Best offer asking $3000 (retail $6000) Vashon. Mary 206-463-4321. NOTICE Washington State law requires wood sellers to provide an invoice (receipt) that shows the s e l l e r ’s a n d b u y e r ’s name and address and the date delivered. The invoice should also state the price, the quantity delivered and the quantity upon which the price is based. There should be a statement on the type and quality of the wood. When you buy firewood write the seller’s phone number and the license plate number of the delivery vehicle. The legal measure for firewood in Washington is the cord or a fraction of a cord. Estimate a c o r d by v i s u a l i z i n g a four-foot by eight-foot space filled with wood to a height of four feet. Most long bed pickup trucks have beds that are close to the four-foot by 8-foot dimension. To m a k e a f i r e w o o d complaint, call 360-9021857. agr.wa.gov/inspection/ WeightsMeasures/Fire woodinformation.aspx agr.wa.gov/inspection/WeightsMeasures/Firewoodinformation.aspx

4” Concrete floor w/fibermix reinforcement & zip-strip crack control, (3) 10’x8’ raised panel steel overhead doors, 3’x6’8” PermaBilt door w/ self-closing hinges & stainless steel lockset, 18” eave & gable overhangs, 2’ poly eavelight along one eave, 10’ continuous flow ridge vent.

19,278

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BUILDINGS INCLUDE:

261/mo.

4” Concrete floor w/fibermix reinforcement & zip-strip crack control, 10’x11’ raised panel steel overhead door, 3’x6’8” PermaBilt door w/self-closing hinges & stainless steel lockset, (2) 12’’x12” gable vents (not shown). $

17,520

15,927

229/mo.

4” Concrete floor w/fibermix reinforcement & zip-strip crack control, (1) 10’x12’ & (1) 9’x8’ raised panel steel overhead doors, 3’x6’8” PermaBilt door w/self-closing hinges & stainless steel lockset, 3’x3’ double glazed vinyl window w/screen, 10’ continuous flow ridge vent.

25,555

23,445

337/mo.

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4” Concrete floor with fibermix reinforcement and zip-strip crack control, (2) 9’x7’ raised panel steel overhead doors w/mitered corners, 3’x6’8” PermaBilt door w/self-closing hinges & stainless steel lockset, 18” eave and gable overhangs, 10’ continuous flow ridge vent.

13,856

12,596

181/mo.

18 Sidewall & trim colors w/limited lifetime warranty. $

DAYLIGHT GARAGE/SHOP 24’ x 36’ x 9’ Concrete Included!

11,999

173/mo.

2 CAR GARAGE w/SHOP 24’ x 36’ x 9’ Concrete Included!

4” Concrete floor with fibermix reinforcement & zip-strip crack control, (2) 10’x8’ raised panel steel overhead doors, 3’x6’8” PermaBilt door with self-closing hinges & stainless steel lockset, 18” eave & gable overhangs, 2’ poly eavelight, (2) 12” gable vents (not pictured). $

13,199

21,209

19,369

278/mo.

DELUXE BARN 30’ x 30’ x 10’

17,678

17,798

16,254

234/mo.

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4” Concrete floor w/fibermix reinforcement & zip-strip crack control, (2) 10’x8’ raised panel steel overhead doors, 3’x6’8” PermaBilt door w/self-closing hinges & stainless steel lockset, 10’ continuous flow ridge vent. $

(2) 10’x12’ Permastalls with (2) 4’x8’ split opening wood Dutch doors, 3’x6’8” PermaBilt door w/self-closing hinges & stainless steel lockset, 4’x3’ double glazed cross-hatch vinyl window w/screen, 18” eave & gable overhangs, 24” cupola vent w/weathervane.

15,998

230/mo.

OVERSIZED 1 CAR GARAGE 16’ x 20’ x 8’

4” Concrete floor w/fibermix reinforcement & zip-strip crack control, 16’x8’ raised panel steel overhead door, 3’x6’8” PermaBilt door with self-closing hinges & stainless steel lockset, (2) 3’x3’ double glazed vinyl windows with screens, 18” eave and gable overhangs, 10’ continuous flow ridge vent. $

21,074

19,246

276/mo.

DELUXE DORMERED 2 CAR GARAGE 24’ x 28’ x 16’ Concrete Included!

Concrete Included!

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12’x9’ Metal framed sliding door w/cam latch closers & decorative cross hatches, (2) 4’x8’ cross-hatched split opening wood Dutch doors, 3’x6’8” PermaBilt door w/self-closing hinges & stainless steel lockset, 18” eave & gable overhangs, 10’ continuous flow ridge vent. $

17,090

15,536

223/mo.

4” Concrete floor w/fibermix reinforcement & zip-strip crack control, 14’x7’ raised panel steel overhead door, 3’x6’8” PermaBilt door w/self-closing hinges & stainless steel lockset, 2’ poly eavelight, 10’ continuous flow ridge vent.

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9,998

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4” Concrete floor w/fibermix reinforcement & zip-strip crack control, (2) 12’x7’ raised panel steel overhead doors, 3’x6’8” PermaBilt door w/self-closing hinges & stainless steel lockset, (2) 5’x2’ double glazed cross hatch vinyl windows w/screens, 12’x28’ 50# loft, 4’ 50# staircase, (2) 6’ pitched dormers w/(2) 5’x2’ sliding double glazed cross hatch vinyl windows w/screens, 18” eave & gable overhangs, (2) 12”x18” gable vents.

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MAINECOON Ragdoll Mix Kittens. Adorable balls of fluff. $300 each. MAINECOON Russian Blue mix kittens. Smart & dog-like & docile. Will b e b i g , $ 3 0 0 . S h o t s, wormed, guaranteed. No checks please. Delivery possible 206-436-4386. M A N X / P I X I - B O B K I TTENS, family raised, indoor or outdoor, great house companions, short tails some polydact a l . F r i e n d l y, l i t t e r trained, low shedding, healthy, wormed, vacinated & flea controlled. $200-$1,500 health gaurantee. Call for appointment (425)235-3193

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OUR BEAUTIFUL AKC Golden Retriever puppies will be ready to go to their new homes soon. They have been r a i s e d a r o u n d yo u n g children and are well socialized. Both parents have excellent health and OFA health clearances. The mother is a Light Golden and the father is full English Cream Golden. $1250 each. For more pictures and infor mation about the puppies and our home/kennel please visit us at: www.mountainspr ingskennel.com or call Verity at 360-5209196

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CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT JENNIFER BEACH FOUNDATION A third annual golf tournament aimed at raising money for the fight against child abuse and domestic violence program is looking for players and sponsors. The 2014 Scramble for Safe Families Charity Golf Tournament will be held beginning at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 6 at the Washington National Golf Club in Auburn. The events in the tournament include a four person scramble, hole-in-one contest, putting contest, silent auction, raffles and awards. The entry fee for players is $130 for an individual or $520 for a four person team. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Jennifer Beach Foundation. The Jennifer Beach Foundation provides education, advocacy and assistance to the community addressing issues related to child abuse and domestic violence. In addition to providing advocacy base counseling for clients, programs include financial literacy classes for survivors of domestic violence, Kid’s Club for children

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Maple Valley Clinic

26458 Maple Valley Black Diamond Rd SE Maple Valley, WA, 98038

Valley Medical Center’s new Maple Valley Clinic is now open! Primary Care, Urgent Care, and Imaging Services 100% private patient-friendly suites State-of-the-art electronic medical record provides one, centralized patient record, better coordinated care, improved access to information and enhanced communication between providers and patients Natural light and innovative design elements create a comfortable, inviting space for patients and their loved ones Central location in Four Corners means many local shops, grocers and other businesses are within walking distance PRIMARY CARE Tel: 425.656.5577, 8 AM – 5 PM Hours: MON – FRI 8 AM – 6 PM URGENT CARE Tel: 425.656.5506 Hours: MON – FRI 8 AM – 8 PM SAT – SUN 8 AM – 4 PM Holidays 8 AM – 4 PM* *Except Thanksgiving & Christmas lle Maple Va

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