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Court sides with city over land donation dispute BY BRIAN BECKLEY bbeckley@rentonreporter.com
The seven-year saga of a two-acre parcel of future park land donated to the city as part of a will finally appears to be coming to a conclusion this week. King County Court Commissioner Henry H. Judson on Feb. 6 signed an order of unlawful detainer, requiring Karen Jo Dobson to vacate the property - which at this point belongs to the city - as well as pay $610 in court fees and costs as well as those related to the eviction. King County Sheriff ’s deputies served a notice of eviction on Tuesday, requiring Dobson to vacate the property on Lincoln Avenue Northeast at the Renton/Newcastle city lines no later than today, Feb. 13. The ruling and eviction finally puts to rest a multi-year struggle to accept the land as donated in the will of Arthur Kenyon, who was Dobson’s partner for 25 years prior to his 2008 death. Dobson, who was named Kenyon’s executor, was granted in the will a five-year period in which she could live on the land [ more DONATION page 4 ]
Daddy-Daughter Dance It was a packed house at the Renton Community Center Feb. 6 and once again the annual, sold-out event kept everyone’s feet moving. This year, 127 fathers and daughters boogied away Friday night to music ranging from modern hits like Taylor Swift and Pharrell to classics like the Village People’s “YMCA” and Michael Jackson as well as even a few traditional dances like the waltz and, of course, the chicken dance. BRIAN BECKLEY, Renton Reporter
District expects teachers to give tests BY TRACEY COMPTON tcompton@rentonreporter.com
The Renton School District sticks by its district goals and seems unfazed by recent concern by teachers over Common Core State Standards testing. More and more teachers have been expressing their concerns at school board meetings about administering
the Smarter Balanced Assessment, the Common Core tests. This spring grades 3 to 8 and 11 will have to take the assessments. Some teachers have said that they are considering not giving the tests. In an interview with District Spokesperson Randy Matheson, he affirmed, via email the district’s work to ensure that students learn at high levels and realize their full potential. When asked if district officials are concerned about the number of teachers who are considering leaving the profession, Matheson had this to say:
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Valentine’s Day is Saturday and we at the Renton Reporter wanted to know if this city has a romantic streak or not. For the past two weeks, we’ve hosted a short Valentine’s Day Survey on our website to get the answer. Turn to page 15 to find out the results and to read some stories of Renton’s best and worst Valentine’s Days!
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“Can you imagine what could be done for children if the money spent on standardized testing could be spent on reducing class size?” - Facebook user Trish Finch Blehm on the story about teachers threatening to opt out of state required testing.
‘Play it Forward’ on Feb. 28 Friends of Renton Schools announced this week that it is partnering with music teachers from across the district to hold its first annual “Play it Forward” concert and swing dance on Feb. 28 at the Renton Pavilion Event Center in downtown Renton. The festivities begin at 11 a.m. with performances from elementary, middle and high school students at the top and bottom of every hour. Then, adding to the celebration of music, the Renton City Concert Band will play at 4 p.m. Five downtown restaurants are also participating in the fundraiser. Starting at 5 p.m. until closing the following restaurants will feature prearranged menus and will donate a portion of dinner proceeds to the Play it Forward event: Hacienda Santa Fe; Marianna Ristorante ; Red House; Shuga Jazz Bistro, and Whistle Stop Ale House. From 7 to 10 p.m. there will be a Swing Dance with three sets of music performed by Hazen, Renton jazz bands and the Lindbergh Jazz Choir. Tickets can be purchased in advance using Brown Paper Tickets.
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The Berliner is having its annual “Anti-Valentine’s Day Party from 8 p.m. to midnight, Feb. 14, at the pub, 221 Main Ave S., Renton. Singles and couples are invited to attend because “not everyone wants to be all mushy just because Hallmark tells them to be,” reads the invite. Couples are encouraged to bring a “love lock “ to add to the beer garden wall. For more info, visit www. berlinerpub.com and see “events.”
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The Renton History Museum wants to share its collection of evidence of Rentonites’ love for their pets in the new exhibit “Furry Friends: From Fads to Family.” An opening reception for the exhibit will be held at 5:30 p.m., Feb. 17 at the museum, 235 Mill Ave. S., Renton. Guests and their “well-behaved and leashed furry friends” are invited to enjoy light refreshments and take photos in the museum’s “Victorian photo booth.” “Furry Friends” will be on display from Feb. 17 to Aug. 29. Because of the museum’s extensive collection, Director Elizabeth Stewart thought it was time to explore that relationship
between people and their beloved pets. “We even have photos from the 1910s of people who brought their dogs to photo studio for inclusion in formal family portraits,”
said Stewart via email. “And obviously Renton history was also shaped by working animals, from mine mules to K-9 officers, who have been important partners to their human handlers.”
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holds a 3.77 G.P.A. Galván has been involved with Science Club, as president, National Honor Society, yearbook and poetry club. She has received Honor Roll, trumpet solo/ensemble excellence awards, Henry Moses Elizabeth Galvan Outstanding Student, and the Elks Academic Scholarship Foundation—First Place. She volunteers with King County Library, Renton History Museum, North Cascade Institute and AMIGOS de las Americas. Galván hopes to attend Scripps College to pursue a degree in psychology. She would like to earn a doctorate degree and become a psychologist.
Youth of the Month February Rotary Club of Renton Youth of the Month are: Kourtney Brunings is a senior at Hazen High School. Brunings holds a 3.97 grade point average (G.P.A.). She has been involved in National Honor Society, Gordy Guides, Gay Straight Alliance Club and Swim Team as captain. Brunings has received AP Scholar with honors, Seamount League All-Star, swim Kourtney Brunings state finalist and swim letters. She works part-time at the Newport Hills Swim and Tennis Club and volunteers with “Start of Hope” and Jubilee Reach. Brunings plans to attend a four year university to study business with concentration in finance and hopes to minor in vocal performance. She hopes to become an economics reporter on CNBC in New York.
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Dailee Howard is a senior at Lindbergh High School. Howard holds a 3.65 G.P.A. She has been a member of Key Club, Environmental Club, Eagle Crew, Team Agapé and computer club. Howard has earned National Honor Society, President’s Dailee Howard Award for Educational Excellence, honor roll awards, perfect attendance award and Microsoft Office Certification. She worked with Camp Berachah Ministries as an equestrian instructor and volunteers as a tutor in Lindbergh’s Homework Club. After high school, she plans to earn a bachelors degree in biology and possibly continue to study genetics or oncology. She hopes to become a medical researcher and be a part of future medical breakthroughs.
Rotary members recognize three Renton School District high school students each month as Youth of the Month. The award is given to students who possess leadership abilities, maintain a good grade point average, participate in school activities and volunteer in their community.
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museum as well as putting them up on Facebook and Instagram,” said Stewart. “Visitors will also have the chance to vote on whether dogs or cats make the best pets, and the winner will be featured on the front of the museum in August.” In March, the museum will feature the program “Exploring the Rich Historic Tradition of Cat Videos with the Creator of Henri, Le Chat Noir.” Creator Will Braden will use clips of historic cat videos to show that while the Internet may be relatively new, peoples’ fascination with filming their pets is not. Henri, le Chat Noir is the winner of the Internet Cat Video Festival Golden Kitty Award. The presentation is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., March 19 at the museum.
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ments. “Our teachers have worked hard in the past, administering state tests along with local and classroom assessments, as part of a balanced assessment system to evaluate, monitor and improve student progress,” said Matheson. “We’re confident our teachers are up to the challenge of implementing the new state Smarter Balance Assessment, which now replaces the Washington Assessment of Student Learning, Measurements of Student Progress and the High School Proficiency Exams.” The district’s approach to testing is balanced, Matheson said, in classroom tests, districtlevel assessments and state assessments. The tests give teachers and the district a more complete picture of students’ ability to think analytically, creatively and critically, according to Matheson. He reminds critics that similar discomfort was felt by teachers when the state’s Measurement of Student Progress (MSP), High School Proficiency Exams (HSPE) and the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) were all new. “We, like the nearly 300 other school districts across the state, are implementing the new Smarter Balance Assessments (SBA) at select grade levels,” Matheson wrote. “The SBA measures our students’ level of proficiency and knowledge on Common Core State Standards and replaces the state’s Measurement of Student Progress (MSP). Similarly, when the MSP/HSPE and the WASL were new, we experienced the challenges of change, which is difficult when coupled with our commitment to support student success.”
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Visitors to the museum will learn how the relationship between animals and humans has evolved over time. As animals became less central to peoples’ working lives, they have become even more important to peoples’ personal lives, Stewart said. The exhibit also features “famous” local pets from Spirit, the Marmaduke movie double, to Titan the K-9 and Henri, Le Chat Noir, of cat video fame. Museum staff has included a “Victorian photo booth” in the exhibit because they were impressed by the numerous formal family portraits that include the family pet that the collection has. The idea was to give visitors a chance to recreate something similar. “We’re hoping they’ll share them with the
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When Dobson again reiterated that the City of Renton was “violating the testator’s intent” regarding the land and that she as executor knew his intent, Judson responded “How do we know this?” and said that as executor, Dobson’s role was to gift the home and the land to the city, as stated in the will, “period.” “You are adding conditions that don’t appear in the will,” he said. “That’s true,” Dobson replied, but again said she believes the city should follow the “intent” and that Kenyon charged her with getting those conditions met. Dobson also told the court that she believes the federal government, the county and the cities of Renton and Newcastle are all “It’s what he put in the will that counts. “in cahoots.” “It’s the feds who direct Renton,” You can’t add to what’s in the will.” she reiterated Monday. In interviews, Dobson repeatedly Commissioner Henry H. stated that she believes the city will Judson use the land to open access to the May Creek corridor, located below the property, and will fill it with fiber optic cables and other “frequency weapons.” The city presently has no plans to develop the land. Dobson has also repeatedly accused the city and other governments of poisoning her dogs, poisoning the trees on the land and “stalking” her on the property. The city denies the accusations. On Tuesday, deputies served Dobson with an eviction notice. She said this week she was in the process of moving out, though she still worries about the fate of the land. “I’m just trying to do what Art wants,” she said. “Art deserves to have his legacy done as he lived here.” Dobson may not be done with it that quickly, however, as she may be liable for clean-up or repairs on the property if it was found to be allowed to “waste” while she was executor, as the executor is usually responsible for upkeep on the land until it is dispersed. Taxes also have not been paid for two years. Newsome on Tuesday called the whole situation “very unfortunate” and said that the city had no other choice at this point.
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tational” method and waited until the five years were up. On Dec. 11, 2013, five years after Kenyon’s death, the city began the process of taking control of the land. At that time, however, Dobson refused to sign over the deed or vacate and said it was her duty as executor to make sure the land was accepted according to what she said were Kenyon’s wishes, despite what the will states. In 2014, the city began the process of trying to “quiet the title” on the land, meaning that a court would rule on which of multiple claims is legal. The City Council on April 7, 2014, passed an ordinance officially accepting the property, meeting all conditions of the will. On Sept. 24, 2014, the city’s motion to “quiet the title” was granted. Dobson, who was served notice of the order in August of that year, made no response and filed no opposition to the motion. She also did not appear in court. Dobson has since claimed that she was undergoing a dental procedure on that day but also has filed no response or motion to appeal or reconsider the September 2014 court order. “That order is a final order,” Judson said this past week, adding that Dobson made no attempt to challenge it.
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With the Kenyon-Dobson Park property finally coming under city control, the question now turns to plans for the land. Under the terms of the bequest, trees must be left standing and the park may only be “minimally developed,” but that fits in just fine with Renton’s plans, according to Community Services Department Administrator Terri Higashiyama. “We will abide by the letter of what Art
had in his will,” she said Tuesday. “He gave it to us to protect and that’s our No. 1 priority.” Higashiyama said the two-acre property would become part of the larger May Creek Corridor, an area of land protected through agreements between the City of Renton, King County and the City of Newcastle. The idea is to maintain the wildlife corridor around the creek so the KenyonDobson property will be kept in a forested state.
Some of the plants at the site may be removed, however, if they are non-native, such as blackberries, though Higashiyama said those areas affected would be replanted with native species. Higashiyama also said the city has been buying additional land in that area for some time because it is a “high priority” for the city to protect. As for the house on the property, Higashiyama said the city initially hoped to
February 13, 2015 [5] use it as an environmental center and meeting area, but she did not know the condition at the moment and was unsure if the house would still be used until after the city has a chance to survey the property. The city will also have to clear debris from the land and Higashiyama said final plans for the parcel, including a potential link to and continuance of the May Creek Trail, would be developed after the cleanup efforts.
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Inslee to get a GOP transportation plan, may not like financing The wait is nearly over. Senate Republicans, after two years of avoidance, are putting the final touches on a multibillion-dollar transportation package and could make it public soon. It’s what Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee has politely, pointedly and persistently demanded of GOP lawmakers. His public pressure — remember how he called them out in last year’s State of the State address — coupled with the private lobbying of business leaders, certainly motivated Republicans to reach this point this early in the session. But the governor is likely to be sparing in his praise of their handiwork. This package — crafted in part through negotiations with Democrats — delivers a bipartisan rejection of his signature climate-change initiatives. Its major funding source would be a gas tax hike of somewhere between 11.5 cents and 14 cents, not revenue from the cap-andtrade program for carbon emissions he’s pushed. And Republicans apparently are ready to pump more dollars into public transit in exchange for Democrats agreeing to delay — maybe even halt — action on a new carbon fuel standard that Inslee’s administration has begun writing. The deal also calls for GOP senators to allow Sound Transit to ask voters to fund expansions into Everett and Tacoma. Inslee’s not going to wave the white flag on his initiatives. Instead, he can focus on making sure the counterproposal that will be drawn up in the Democrat-controlled House keeps one or both of them alive in some fashion. Meanwhile, don’t look for House Speaker Frank Chopp, D-Seattle, to applaud the accomplishment of Senate Republicans too loudly either. By this time next week, that bundle of transportation joy could be outside his door and he’ll be fielding questions about what he wants to do and when he wants to do it. Some around the Capitol think Chopp should press for swift action by the House, rapidly consummate a deal with the Senate and get it signed by the governor. This would give everyone a chance to collectively relish an accomplishment on what’s been a divisive issue. Acting soon, they argue, also would give Democrats a little breathing space before they start seriously talking about taxes they want to raise to pay for education and government services. That’s going to be a difficult conversation that will last until the end of session in late April and maybe beyond. Leaving a decision on a gas tax hike until then can only make it harder. On the other hand, Chopp may find more value in waiting and using the transportation package as leverage for securing votes for those taxes. There are those who contend there will be lawmakers in both parties willing to pledge support for a new or higher tax for the budget if their pet transportation project is funded.
Eating fish shouldn’t be risky Gov. Jay Inslee wants to change the cancer risk rate used to set state water quality standards from one in one million to one in 100,000. That is unacceptable to the treaty Indian tribes in Western Washington. We refuse to accept this 10-fold increase in the risk of getting cancer from known cancer-causing toxins, and you should, too. The cancer risk rate, along with the fish consumption rate, are key factors in determining how clean our waters must be to protect our health. The more fish we eat, the cleaner the waters must be. Water quality standards are supposed to protect those who need protection the most: children, women of childbearing age, Indians, Asian and Pacific Islanders, sport fishermen, and anyone else who eats local fish and shellfish. When the most vulnerable among us is protected, so is everyone else. The federal Clean Water Act requires that states develop water quality standards to ensure Lorraine Loomis
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our waters are clean enough to provide healthy fish that are safe for us to eat. But the state has been operating under outdated and inadequate water quality standards developed more than 20 years ago, and has missed every deadline since then for updating the standards as required by federal law. The state admits that its current water quality standards don’t adequately protect any of us. Under his plan, Inslee would correctly increase the fish consumption rate from a ridiculously low 6.5 grams per day (about one bite) to 175 grams per day, the same protective rate as Oregon’s. But he would effectively cancel out that improvement by decreasing our protection under the cancer risk rate. Further complicating matters, Inslee ties development of the new state water quality standards to a $12 million statewide toxics reduction program that will require legislative approval. That is unlikely given the $2 billion state budget shortfall. Inslee’s proposal would also require the Leg[ more FISH page 7 ]
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Renton Senior Center full of joyful activity For more than 20 years I’ve been involved with the Renton Senior Center, mostly with the dance programs. During that time I’ve watched seniors gain confidence and spirit.
The Renton staff is cooperative, dedicated and caring. The bands supply lively music at the popular dances every Thursday afternoon with about 100 people in attendance. I am very lucky to be a part of this joyful activity! Betty McLain, Renton
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But, they contend, acting too soon on transportation could allow those lawmakers to change their minds later. Back in the Senate, after two years of being the ones watched, Republicans surely can’t wait to be
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Lindbergh sophomore is school’s newest Iron Man Swimmer James Buchanan qualified for every individual event at this year’s state meet BY BRIAN BECKLEY bbeckley@rentonreporter.com
It seems there’s something in the water at Lindbergh. For the second time in two years and only the third time in school history, a member of the Eagles swim team has completed swimming’s “iron man,” qualifying to compete in all eight individual events at the state championships. Sophomore James Buchanan completed the feat in the season’s final meet by qualifying in the 100yard breaststroke. “I’ve been working at that all year,” he said this past week. A backstroker by trade, Buchanan just missed qualifying in the breaststroke earlier this season and put in some extra work on the stroke to get a second chance. It paid off. “It’s truly a big honor,” he said. Now he just has to choose which two events he will actually compete in. Buchanan, 16, said he will swim the 100-yard backstroke and most likely the 200-yard individual medley, a race that combines all four competitive swimming strokes. Last year as a freshman, Buchanan placed third at state in the backstroke and second in the IM. Buchanan has been swimming competitively since he was 7 years
James Buchanan credits his success to his “great determination” and to listening to the advice of his coaches. BRIAN BECKLEY, Renton Reporter old, but his love of the water goes back much further. He says his parents tell him that at the ripe old age of 1 he loved swimming in the Hood Canal. When he was about 8, he joined the Chinook Aquatic Club, of which he is still a member in the offseason. “I just love swimming,” he says. “I want to become the best.” Buchanan says he was a decent swimmer but began to really “burst ahead” when he was about 13 or 14 and went through a growth spurt. He also credits his coaches at every level for pushing him hard. According to Buchanan, his
secret to success is simple: listening to his coaches. He also credits his “great determination” to succeed, which he says has always been there. This year, that determination has meant additional work and focus, including two hours a day swimming and additional time working out in the gym. “It’s the hardest work I’ve ever done and it’s paying off,” he said. “He gets it,” Coach Roger Miron said about Buchanan’s work ethic. “The sky’s the limit on his ability.” Buchanan hopes so and said his goals include a four-year swimming
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scholarship at a university and a chance to take a shot at making the Olympic team. His favorite swimmer is Ryan Lochte, who has 11 medals to his name. Buchanan said he likes that Lochte always seems to be chasing and has the same mentality as him. But he also cites a fellow Chinook Aquatics swimmer named Chase Bublitz as someone he looked up to. Bublitz received a scholarship to swim at Minnesota. “He pushed me real good,” Buchanan said. “I always wanted to be like him.” Miron also said that during his freshman year, Buchanan stuck close to Andrew Franco-Munoz, last year’s Iron Man from Lindbergh, which showed him the work necessary to qualify in all events. “He knows what it takes to get to that level,” Miron said, adding “he’s been fun to coach.” When asked what he does when he’s not swimming, Buchanan had to pause and think for a second before saying he likes to work out and play video games. He also enjoys music and likes to listen to rap to help him prepare for races, sometimes to pump him up and other times to help him focus. But even in the midst of a breakout personal season, Buchanan still thinks of his team first, like when asked if there was anything else we should know about him. “Lindbergh is going to be a force to be reckoned with,” he said. Reach Editor Brian Beckley at 425-255-3484, ext. 5050.
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Hazen’s Green breaks scoring record BY BRIAN BECKLEY bbeckley@rentonreporter.com
There’s a new all-time scoring leader at Hazen High School and his name is Dominic Green. The senior forward scored 41 points Wednesday night against Tyee to pass Jason Hamilton on the school’s all-time record board. Green now has 1,137 total points. Hamilton had 1,109. Green was recently named WIAA boys basketball athlete of the week for the week of Jan. 21 and has signed a letter of intent to play at Arizona State in the fall. He will seek to extend his record this postseason.
Diver sets Lindbergh record during league meet Swimmers from all three schools qualify for districts BY BRIAN BECKLEY bbeckley@rentonreporter.com
Lindbergh High School’s nearly 38-year-old diving record fell this past weekend as sophomore Derek Anderson put up a score of 460.85 points during this past weekend’s Seamount League championships at Hazen Pool. Anderson’s score tops the previous record, set in 1976, by 47 points and earned him first place on Saturday. The second-place diver finished 120 points behind. Renton’s Dan Pham finished third and Hazen’s Ethan O’Neal finished fourth in the event, also qualifying for the district meet. The league meet was won this year by Kennedy Catholic, which finished with a team score of 369 points. Hazen finished second with 326 and Lindbergh came in third with 249. Swimmers from all three Renton High Schools qualified for this weekend’s district meet, also at Hazen. Other top individual finishers include: Hazen’s Sergio Licea-Montes finished second in the
200-yard freestyle, followed by teammate Turner Englehart at third and fellow Highlander Logan Dickman in fifth. Lindbergh’s Dupree Nugent finished fourth. In the 200-yard individual medley, Connor Broughton and Kien Nquyen, both of Hazen, finished second and fourth while Anthony Vogler of Lindbergh finished fifth. Hazen’s Nolan Hoover and Lindbergh’s Ben Pogue finished second and third, respectively, in the 50 freestyle. In the 100 butterfly, Licea-Montes finished second, Hazen’s Derek Wei took third and Nguyen finished sixth. Lindbergh Iron Man James Buchanan took the top spot in the 100 freestyle, followed by Pogue in third and Renton’s Connor Anselme in sixth. Renton schools dominated the 500-yard freestyle with Broughton winning the event, Englehart coming in second, Nugent in third and Lindbergh’s Henry Malphrus in fourth and Hazen’s Nichlas Fasano in sixth. Buchanan also took the top spot in the 100-yard backstroke, followed by Hoover in second and Hazen’s Trevor Ofsthus in sixth. In the 100-yard breaststroke, Wei just out-touched a Kennedy swimmer by less than a second to win the event while Anderson, the diver, finished in fifth. The district meet begins today, Friday, at the Hazen Pool.
PUBLIC NOTICES March 4th at 11:00 AM Sale will be held at: Storage One On Sunset Blvd NE 1105 Sunset Blvd NE Renton, WA 98056 425-793-3900 Tillmon Auction Service www.tillmonsauction.com Published in the Renton Reporter on February 13, 20, 27, 2015. #1226749. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING FOR AN EXTENSION TO THE 2014-2015 GENERAL FUND BUDGET OF THE RENTON SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 403 In compliance with WAC 392123-071 through WAC 392-123074 and WAC 392-123-078 and WAC 392-123-079, the Board of Directors of Renton School District No. 403 has completed a proposed extension to the 20142015 General Fund Budget of the district. It is on file in the Business Office and a copy will be furnished on request. The Board of Directors will hold a public hearing, prior to the regularly scheduled board meeting at 7:00p.m. on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at Kennydale Elementary,1700 NE 28th Street, Renton, Washington for the purpose of presenting the proposed General Fund budget extension to citizens. Any person may appear at the meeting before the Board and be heard for or against any part of the preliminary 20142015 budget. Then during the regularly scheduled board meeting the Board of Directors will take action on a Resolution to extend the District’s 2014-2015 General Fund Budget. Published in Renton Reporter on Febuary 6, 2015 and February 13, 2015. #1249371. NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE RENTON, WASHINGTON The Environmental Review Committee has issued a Determination of Non-Significance Mitigated (DNS? M) for the following project under the authority of the Renton municipal code.
DeCerchio joint use pier, boat lifts, and canopy LUA14-001181 Location: 4005 Williams Ave N. Applicant requests Environmental SEPA Review and approval of a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit for construction of an 80-foot long joint use dock, 2 mooring piles, and 2 free-standing boat lifts in association with 2 residences on the shore of Lake Washington, a Shoreline of Statewide Significance. The project site is 17,348 sf in area in the R-10 zone. Construction materials would be transported by barge. Eight steel piles and 2 steel mooring piles are to be installed by a bargemounted vibratory pile driver. Two steel pin piles would be driven to support the landward section of the dock. Native shrubs and trees to be planted as project mitigation. Appeals of the DNS-M must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on February 27, 2015. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required fee with:Hearing Examiner c/o City Clerk, City of Renton, 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Hearing Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and more information may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk’s Office, 425430-6510. Published in the Renton Reporter on February 13, 2015. #1251848 CITY OF RENTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RENTON CITY COUNCIL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Renton City Council has fixed the 23rd day of February, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. as the date and time for a public hearing to be held in the seventh floor Council Chambers of Renton City Hall, 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton, 98057, to consider the following: Amended Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan - 2015-2020 TIP All interested parties are invited to attend the public hearing and present written or oral comments regarding the proposal. Written comments submitted to the City Clerk by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing will be entered into
the public hearing record. Renton City Hall is in compliance with the American Disabilities Act, and interpretive services for the hearing impaired will be provided upon prior notice. Call (425) 430-6510 for additional information. Jason Seth Deputy City Clerk Published in the Renton Reporter on February 13, 2015. #1251850 CITY OF RENTON DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Department of Community and Economic Development has fixed the 24th day of February 2015 at 10:30 a.m. in the Renton City Hall Council Chambers, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, Washington, as the time and place for a public meeting to consider the following: Project: LUA 15-000015, V-H, Southwest Grady Way South Preservation Project Location: the project limits extend along Grady Way South from west of the Rainier Avenue South intersection to Longacres Drive SW. Application by the City of Renton Public Works requesting a variance from the City of Renton Noise Ordinance, for 10 nonconsecutive nights of construction work between April and May 2015. The items of work to be performed include but are not limited to: • Grinding of existing asphalt and overlaying of new asphalt • Installation of permanent channelization City of Renton has determined that crews will perform project work at night in order to minimize lane closures and congestion impacts to drivers, businesses, school buses and local commuters during the day and provide maximum safety for workers and the traveling public. All interested parties are invited to attend the meeting and present oral or written comments in support or opposition to the proposal. The Renton City Hall is
fully accessible and interpretive services for the hearing impaired will be provided upon advanced notice. For information, contact (425) 430-6510. Correspondence should be addressed to Doug Jacobson, Deputy Public Works Administrator- Transportation, Renton City Hall, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. For more information about the project, please contact Doug Jacobson, City of Renton Public Works at (425) 430-7242. Published in Renton Reporter on February 6, 2015 and February 13, 2015. #1249343 . CITY OF RENTON DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Department of Community and Economic Development has fixed the 24th day of February, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in the Renton City Hall Council Chambers, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, Washington, as the time and place for a public meeting to consider the following: Project: LUA 15-000036, V-H, SR900/Tukwila NCL to SR 167 Wye - Concrete Pavement Rehabilitation MP 6.66 to MP 9.87 Location: the project is located along State Route 900 between Mile Post 6.66 to Mile Post 9.87 and includes the following jurisdictions; Seattle, Tukwila, Renton and unincorporated King County. Application by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) requesting a variance from the City of Renton Noise Ordinance, for 30 nonconsecutive nights of construction work between June and December, 2015. The items of work to be performed include but are not limited to: • Pavement Shoulder Repair • Replacement of Concrete Panels • Pavement Marking WSDOT has determined that crews will perform project work at night in order to avoid daytime traffic congestion impacts to drivers, businesses, school buses and local commuters on SR
900/Martin Luther King Blvd. and to provide maximum safety for workers and the traveling public. All interested parties are invited to attend the meeting and present oral or written comments in support or opposition to the proposal. The Renton City Hall is fully accessible and interpretive services for the hearing impaired will be provided upon advanced notice. For information, contact (425) 430-6510. Correspondence should be addressed to Maria Laura Musso-Escude, Air Quality, Acoustics and Energy Specialist- PO Box 330310, Seattle, WA 98133-9710. For more information about the project, please contact Maria Laura Musso-Escude, WSDOT at (206) 440-4554. Published in Renton Reporter on February 6, 2015 and February 13, 2015. #1249379. CITY OF RENTON NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTED BY THE RENTON CITY COUNCIL Following is a summary of the Ordinance adopted by the Renton City Council on February 9, 2015: ORDINANCE NO. 5751 An Ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington, amending Section 1-3-2 of Chapter 3, Remedies and Penalties. of Title I (Administration) of the Renton Municipal Code, clarifying the language in Subsection 1-3-2.P for consistency. Effective: 3/15/2015 Complete text of this ordinance is available at Renton City Hall, 1055 South Grady Way; and posted at the King County Libraries in Renton, 64 Rainier Ave S, Ste A (temporary location) and 2902 NE 12th Street. Upon request to the City Clerk’s office, (425) 430-6510, copies will also be mailed for a fee. Jason A. Seth, City Clerk Published in the Renton Reporter on February 13, 2015. #1251852 NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE RENTON, WASHINGTON
The Environmental Review Committee has issued a Determination of Non-Significance Mitigated (DNS-M) for the following project under the authority of the Renton municipal code. Kiddie Academy Daycare LUA15-000021 Location: 353 Bremerton Ave NE. Applicant requests SEPA Environmental and Administrative Site Plan Reviews for a twostory building in the CA zone. The site is 31,243 sf in area and the building would contain 12,548 sf for development of a child day care center. Other site improvements are childrens play areas, vehicle parking and landscaping. Vehicle access is from NE 4th St and Bremerton Ave NE. Existing street improvements along Bremerton Ave NE would be retained. The site is within the City Aquifer Protection Area. Appeals of the DNS-M must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on February 27, 2015. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required fee with: Hearing Examiner c/o City Clerk, City of Renton, 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Hearing Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and more information may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk’s Office, 425-430-6510. Published in the Renton Reporter on February 13, 2015.#1251837
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All three Renton high school boys basketball teams finished on a winning note this past week and will be headed into the playoffs this weekend. LINDBERGH The Lindbergh Eagles easily cruised past Highline 69-57 on Feb. 4 to lock in a fourth-place Seamount League finish and trip to the postseason. The teams played a tight game through the first quarter with Lindbergh coming out on top 18-13, but fortunes turned around in the second as Highline pulled closer, though the Eagles still headed into the locker room with a 35-34 lead. But Lindbergh all but put the game way in the third as they outscored the Pirates 22-8 to take a commanding 57-42 lead as the teams headed into the final frame, where despite a rally from Highline, Lindbergh held on for the win. Lindbergh’s Devon Jackson led all scorers with 28 points in the victory.
Anthony Hill added 15 and Darrien Sawyer-Lamb dropped in 12 of his own. Lindbergh hosted Sequim on Thursday in the first round of the 2A district tournament. HAZEN The Hazen boys went out on a record-breaking note as Dominic Green and his 41 points led the way to an 81-41 victory over Tyee Feb. 4 at Tyee High School. No other statistics were available from the game. The Highlanders finish the season at 15-5 overall and 11-3 in the Seamount, good enough for second place. Hazen’s postseason began Thursday against Lincoln in the 3A district meet. RENTON The Renton boys also went out on a high note, besting Foster 67-37 at Renton High School. No stats were available. The Indians finish the season at 10-9 overall and 9-5 in the league. They hosted Liberty on Thursday in the opening round of the 2A district tournament.
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Happy Valentine’s Day, Renton We asked Renton residents to take our survey to see if the city is filled with cynics or romantics. Well, the numbers are in, but the verdict is still out. It appears Renton has more lovers than haters, judging unscientifically from our results. However, no one voted for Kim Kardashian and Kanye West as their favorite celebrity couple. We’re not sure what that says about Renton. Readers are fans of authentic valentines, each other’s company and classic love tunes. Read on.
4. What will Rentonians do on Feb. 14? Enjoy an evening at home 67% Celebrate with friends 11% Go on a dinner datew 22%
1. Valentine’s Day: Love it! 56%
5. According to our
survey, this is what Rentonites have sent their sweeties in the past:
6. What song best describes your love life?
Hate it! 44%
“Don’t Stop Believin,’” by Journey 41%
2. Best place to watch the sun set in Renton: Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park 52%
“Crazy In Love,” by Beyoncé 15% “Hot Blooded,” by Foreigner 15%
Flowers 48%
Others (30%) included: “I Will Always Love You,” by Whitney Houston & Dolly Parton; “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” by Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons; “It Had to Be You,” by Frank Sinatra; “Love Don’t Change,” by Jeremih and “Stayin’ Alive,” by the BeeGees.
Cedar River Trail 22% Renton Scenic Hill 7% Other 19%
3. Favorite celebrity couple: Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard 23% The Obamas 19% George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin 19% Jay Z and Beyoncé 4% Others (35%) included: Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner Will and Jada Pinkett Smith and.... Oscar the Grouch and Big Bird?
7. This is where you take dates in Renton:
The Red House, Melrose Grill, Shuga Jazz Bistro, Ivar’s at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, Hong’s Garden, Jimmy Mac’s Roadhouse, Wild Fin, Peyrassol Cafe and The Rock.
A mixed tape or CD 30%
8. Will you see “Fifty Shades of Grey” in February? Heck yeah! 23% Oh no! 77%
A love letter 22%
Best, worst Valentine’s Day stories “We spent the day at home. He got me the video game I’ve always wanted. I made him this awesome cheesecake. We spent the entire day enjoying each other’s company.” - G.S.
“Best: receiving homemade cards from my four young children - much more creative than store bought.” - Bea G.
“My first Valentine’s Day with my sweetie in 1990. We went to dinner on the Seattle waterfront. It was actually snowing that evening which made it even more romantic. After dinner, he opened the trunk of his car and there was a dozen red roses for me! We were married later that year. We will celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary this year.” - Ann G.
“I sent flower to my husband’s work on our first Valentine’s Day. He loved it. That was the best. The worst was he bought me some expensive roses at a flower shop; they were $75 and he left them on the bus along with a card. The lady on the bus knew he left them and smiled at him as the bus drove off. So he ran to Safeway and got me roses for $25 and a card that cost $12.50. I was shocked he paid that much for a card, but I loved my roses. -Anonymous
“I don’t celebrate it normally.” -Anonymous
“Last Valentine’s Day (was the worst) because we were arguing.” -Anonymous
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Knowledge is the first step to a healthier you! Maintaining the best health possible should be a priority. Give yourself a wellness advantage by keeping informed on health issues that matter most to you and your family. Valley Medical Center is dedicated to improving the health of the community by offering seminars and events led by our expert physicians and healthcare specialists.
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