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Student art showcased around Covington BY REBECCA GOURLEY Reporter

ou may have noticed a plethora of art being displayed around town inside fast food establishments to banks and even animal hospitals. All of the artwork came from students in Covington schools, mostly the elementary schools. The citywide art show is spearheaded by the Covington Arts Commission, an all volunteer board of community members that assist the City Council on art related matters and projects. This is the 10th year for the student art show and the goal is the same every time, said Leslie Spero, who heads the program from Position No. 2 on the commission. “(The goal is) to get more art out in the public, and to really celebrate student art,” Spero said in a phone interview. The program, she said, is a way to get

A total of 656 pieces of student art will be on display at 19 businesses around Covington and at City Hall until Friday, March 27. The art is part of the Covington Arts Commission student art show program. A complete list of locations is on page 5. REBECCA GOURLEY, The Reporter the fact that there are less schools participating this year compared to prior years. And the excitement doesn’t end with the student artists. Spero said all the businesses that participate in the program are excited to have the kids’ art hanging in their build-

students excited about art and to feel a sense of pride when they walk into a local business and see their art hanging on the wall. Spero said the number of submissions seems to be increasing every year, despite

for production, sale and licensing has been enacted by the Washington State Liquor Control Board. Liquor Control Board regulations for recreational marijuana include the minimum 1,000 feet distance between a licensed marijuana business and an “elementary or secondary school, playground, recreation center or facility, child care center, public park, public BY DENNIS BOX transit center, library or arcade where Editor admission is not restricted to those age 21 and older.” The interim regulations The Covington City Council voted to on the city website stated, “recextend the interim zoning regureational marijuana production lations for recreational mariand processing uses may only juana businesses for another six locate in the city’s Industrial (I) months. zone and retail uses may only The interim zoning ordinance locate in the Mixed Commercial was amended and adopted in (MC) and General Commercial April 2014 after an emergency (GC) zones, subject to both state ordinance was passed in NoRichard Hart and city regulations, including vember 2013 declaring the need sensitive uses buffers.” for interim zoning regulations. The city’s first recreational marijuana The interim regulations have been exbusiness, Crimson Wave, opened at tended in six-month increments since. 27623 Covington Way S.E. Community Development Director A medical marijuana facility, CovingRichard Hart said the city is waiting to ton Holistic Medicine, has operated in find out if the state House and Senthe city for several years. ate will consider legislation involving According city staff, if the land use recreational and medical marijuana that buffer regulations from the state are apwould affect land-use regulations. plied to medical marijuana businesses, In November 2012 general election, Covington Holistic Medicine may have Washington voters passed I-502, allowing possession of recreational marijuana to move because of its proximity to the for personal and private use. A system library.

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Commission meeting, Commissioner Robert Palmer made a suggestion to expand the new community business designation The Maple Valley Planning Commission near Four Corners to include a triangularis in the middle of discussing and revising shaped section of residential parcels on the city’s comprehensive plan. Required Southeast 271st Place and 235th Court by the state’s Growth Management Act, Southeast. the plan is a set of policies that outline the The suggestion came about after Palmer, future land use and the overall look and a mortgage and real estate professional, feel of the community. spoke with a homeowner in that area The Planning Commission updates at the city’s ice cream social last the comprehensive plan about every year. Palmer said the homeowner seven years with their recommenMAPLE expressed interest in rezoning their dations, but the City Council has VALLEY property from residential to comthe final say whether those changes mercial. get adopted or not. Changes can also But, there’s a problem with this be made to the comprehensive plan on plan and Palmer said he didn’t catch it an annual basis. until Jeff McCann, a real estate broker in There are several major changes proMaple Valley, made public comment at the posed by the commission in this plan upMarch 4 commission meeting. date so far. Included in that is the potential McCann said rezoning residential parrezoning of the back nine of Elk Run Golf cels to commercial resulted in one of his Course from public use to residential. clients not being able to sell his home to a In future issues of the Reporter, more of buyer who was trying to get approved for the suggested changes in the comprehenan FHA loan. He stated the bank wouldn’t sive plan will be addressed. approve the mortgage because the home was on commercial property. BY REBECCA GOURLEY

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Rock ‘n’ More in finals for food drive Dace’s Rock ‘n’ More Music Academy advanced to round three of Hopelink’s sixth annual Can Madness competitive food drive, bringing in 206 pounds of food last week. Rock ‘n’ More faces Redmond-based Universal Avionics this week for a spot in the final four. Dace Anderson, founder of Rock ‘n’ More, said he was particularly impressed with the donations brought in by his younger students. “It’s always really cool to see the kids come in the school with bags of food,” he said. “All the little rockers banding together to do good stuff for the community is quite a heart-warmer.” Rock ‘n’ More is the only nonprofit organization remaining in the competition. Last week, all 16 teams brought in a total of 6,593 pounds of food and $1,258 in cash for Redmond-based Hopelink’s five local food banks, bring the total so far to more

than 14,000 pounds of food and more than $2,000 cash. Hopelink Can Madness is patterned after the national spring college basketball tournament, matching businesses in weekly competitions to see which can bring in the most food. Teams are bracketed together in pairs and one winner from each twomember bracket advances to the following week. The competition will continue until the winner is announced April 3. Remaining teams: Dace’s Rock ‘n’ More Music Academy Hancock’s Bakery JJ Mahoney’s Irish Pub Lake Washington Physical Therapy Redmond Physical Therapy TJ Maxx Universal Avionics Xtreme Consulting Group

Dace Anderson and Arielle Young from Dace’s Rock ‘n’ More Music Academy in Maple Valley. Courtesy Photo

TOWN HALL MEETING Sen. Mark Mullet, D-Issaquah, will host a town hall meeting on March 28 in Maple Valley to discuss the events of the 2015 legislative session so far and field questions from constituents. The Maple Valley meeting is scheduled for 4 p.m. in the Tahoma School District Central Services Board Room at 25720 Maple Valley-Black Diamond Road SE.

The Arboretum: A former resort Did you know Lake Wilderness Arboretum is located on the site of a former resort? In 1969, the King County Parks Department approved a partnership with the original South King County Arboretum Foundation for the development and management of an arboretum on 40 acres of the former Gaffney Resort on Lake Wilderness. One year later, the partners engaged an architect to plan an overall design for Lake Wilderness Arboretum. Through the efforts of a growing Foundation membership and devoted volunteers, the old resort’s corral became an active nursery for the propagation of plants, including trees and shrubs.

In 1972, the county installed a well, electricity, a lath house with overhead irrigation and cyclone fencing at the nursery site, followed by the field irrigation installation in the 1980s. These projects were jointly completed with arboretum volunteers and students hired by the King County Work Program. In the early 90’s, the community established the use of Lake Wilderness Park and Arboretum for the public, a plan that serves as a guideline as the Foundation continues to develop the Arboretum into a regional resource. Visit LakeWildernessArboretum.org, email info@lakewildernessarboretum.org or call 253-293-5103 to volunteer, donate or become a member.

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Making good planting decisions for spring Dennis Tompkins

trees look very innocent in their containers, so it is important to read the labels carefully or seek the advice of a knowledgeable nursery employee. The sizes listed are ranges only, not guarantees that trees will stop growing once they reach the advertised heights. The bottom line is to select a tree that is right for the growing environment and the allotted space is adequate when it reaches its mature size. Use caution when considering these species: Prunus blieriana, a commonly planted, purple leaf, flowering plum, has an unruly growth habit and is susceptible to numerous leaf diseases and insects. Prunus cerasifera is a better choice for a flowering plum. All flowering plum species can suffer damage during severe ice and snow storms. Humans are also a pest when they aggressively prune or top these species; that actually stimulates the production of fastgrowing sprouts. Corkscrew willows can become very unsightly because of a common leaf blight that causes leaves and twigs to die. They are also susceptible to ice and snow

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pring appears to be arriving one to two weeks earlier than normal. While nurseries have been stocking up on plants to tempt spring shoppers, there are certain cautions to observe when purchasing trees and shrubs. The following tips will help homeowners make good planting decisions and avoid a few common mistakes frequently observed during homeowner consultations. Right Tree for the Right Place First, size up the planting space available for a new tree. Is it a small bed next to a structure? Is it an area where a tree will have unlimited space to grow? Or is it somewhere in between? Next, do you prefer a tree with attractive blossoms, fall color, bright fruit or no fruit? Are you looking for a short, wide tree or a narrow and tall one? Look at pictures online or browse through a garden center to find selections that catch your eye. Match their preferred growing environments to your planting area, considering shade, partial shade or full sun. Find out how large a tree will grow. Small

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because of their fast growth habit and formation of multiple tops. • Be careful when planting certain flowering cherry cultivars as street trees or in landscapes. They often develop large surface roots and can damage sidewalks, patios and driveways within just a few years. • Avoid planting Lombardy poplars unless you have a large lot and can plant them far away from structures. These trees become very tall and are susceptible to breakage during severe storms. Homeowners should imagine what a tree will look like in 20 to 30 years so someone will not be forced to cut down one that has outgrown its space. There are numerous attractive small trees on the market and more are being developed every year. Good luck with your spring planting.

Three specific mistakes to avoid: • Do not plant Leyland cypress trees to be managed as a trimmed hedge. They should be spaced 10 feet or more apart to reduce crowding and so they can grow as large as possible and never require topping and yet provide screening. If topped, they will become maintenance nightmares

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In early January, the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) blindsided foster parents with a rule change requiring them to receive the flu vaccine by the end of February or be prohibited from caring for foster children under 2 years of age. As you may have heard, this year’s flu vaccine is only 23 percent effective. Meanwhile, just 50 percent of doctors receive the shot, and Pierce County nurses are suing over being required to receive it. DSHS’s mandate threatens to chase hundreds of foster parents out of the system when Washington state needs them most. I am continuing to work toward reversing or delaying this rule before we unnecessarily harm the children who urgently need a safe and loving environment to live in. Rule-making like this brings to light two governance problems that constantly plague Washington state. Impractical design is the first. Take, for example, our roads. We could build all of our roads with guardrails along every square inch, placing beautiful sound barriers, bike lanes and walking paths along them. We could ensure every drop of water runoff is completely purified, every plant is preserved and every animal has a safe route across. But doing all of this would not

be practical. If we set about to build every road this way, almost no roads would be built at all because we couldn’t afford the enormous costs. Our economy would be harmed, and as a result, people would be harmed. The point of the example is that we need to build our roads with practical design in mind. Besides basic roads, the question is what else is needed for a reasonable level of safety and preservation of our environment? If we go too far beyond practical design, we start causing more harm than good. We start inhibiting people’s ability to get to their workplace, their school, a hospital or wherever else they are trying to go. We make practical choices in our personal lives when we decide to do a home project ourselves. We very rarely choose the most expensive way to do it. Instead, we most often choose the most affordable option that will allow us to get the job done with the appropriate amount of aesthetic appeal, energy efficiency and safety. By mandating the flu shot vaccine for foster parents, the very slight improvement in health safety that may or may not be realized is accompanied by a loss of foster parents from our system, which is far more

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at City Hall. In previous years, Spero said the Arts Commission has had to scramble in order to fill vacancies. This year they had more than double what was necessary to fill out the year in art shows. The student art show will be on display until March 27 at the locations listed below. A map of where all 646 pieces of art are displayed is on the city’s website at www. covingtonwa.gov/new_arts/student_art_ show.html.

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provide you with the opportunity to build lasting friendships and a network of individuals with common interests. So how do you find these groups and become involved? First, Bruce deJong inquire with a local business that sells and services the gear used for outdoor activities; learn if they host events or know customers who want to meet others. Hosted events are typically easy to join (and leave) and offer great support to beginners interested in a new activity. For example, if you like hiking, check with a ranger station for the area you will be hiking.

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wish I could say that growing up on a dairy farm and (occasionally) working alongside my dairy farmer dad was where I developed my solid work ethic, never-give-up attitude and strong drive to succeed. It would probably be more accurate to say that those instances of father-daughter employment were more effective in developing my dad’s patience, restraint and gray hairs. I was the worst worker. Ever. I was given very few chores. Feeding calves, running some basic farm equipment and moving manure pipe were among the usual tasks I was trusted with every now and again. Feeding calves was kind of difficult to mess up and I only caused minimal damage to a few structures while in control of a tractor. Why do they make those attachments so wide? I will be forever grateful to the summer helper who patched up the loafing sheds after a minor incident involving a scraper blade and a very narrow area of the corral. One would think with that many acres of farmland they could have spared a few more feet on either side of the troughs, buildings and barns! The job that was loathed the most, by my mother and me alike, was the ever-not-sopopular role of “Lead Man on the Tractor.” This dreaded job usually took place in the corral just outside the field where fresh cut grass was hauled in on a regular basis. The grass was cut into a giant mixer wagon and distributed into the feeding troughs in the corral for the cows after milking. During the rainy season, as well as the not-so-rainy season when there was an underground water leak, a giant mud pit developed in front of the gate between the field and the paved corral. As you can imagine, the 2-ton tractor pulling the 7-ton wagon full of wet grass would sink into the mud, just like in the “Oregon Trail” computer game. This would require a second tractor outfitted with towing chains and, you guessed it, another driver. In the event that JENNIFER ANDERSON

Parents most important part of education An education expert spoke to a group of worried high school-age parents. His opening statement told them they did not have to worry because their children would turn out “just like them.” There was silence in the room after that statement. While having high-quality teachers is an important ingredient to successful children, parental involvement plays a much bigger part since parents spend far more time working with and training their children both through conscious and unconscious instruction and role modeling. What does it take to be successful in

my brother/grandpa/neighbor Gil/any warm body was not available, I had to suffice for the spot in the driver’s seat. I would sulk up into the saddle of that big International and prepare for what was to come next. This job required being fluent in a language like no other, where directions were communicated with a series of whistles, hollers and hand gestures. After being given the appropriate combination of the aforementioned language components, the “Lead Man on the Tractor” would put the towing tractor in gear and pull on the throttle. Next thing you know, the slack in the chain connecting the two tractors was gone and the front wheels were rearing up in the air like the Black Stallion. Only not as majestic. At all. Lots of engine noise, spinning back tires and cow poop shrapnel would ensue. Sometimes the rear tractor in the train would leap out of the muddy pit and both tractors would slide across the slick corral toward the holding pen like a carnival ride gone awry, one still towing a large wagon full of wet grass. Other times, another series of whistles, hollers and hand gestures was necessary to reverse, reposition and retry. After the task at hand was complete, I would dismount that tractor wearing a number of

school and in life? For the last several decades, improving teachers and schools has been the focus. Schools have come under a great deal of scrutiny for under performing. The question I raise is whether the education system can or should bear the full burden of student success when children are only in school 6.5 hours or so a day, five days a week. Knowledge of how to read, write and calculate is important, but character traits like conscientiousness, resourcefulness, persistence, optimism and the ability to delay gratification play a far bigger role for success in adulthood. Those traits often come from children practicing and imitating their role models in the home. Research has shown over and over that interactions between children and their parents change children’s brains. [ more ELFERS page 17 ] In Focus

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sullen looks, dots of dried manure spray and uttering plenty of under-my-breath comments about how terrible my life was. Unfortunately, I was unable to tweet a snarky comment or update my Facebook status to tell everyone how my carefully curled big bangs were ruined, because Mark Zuckerberg was still learning to read. I had to walk all the way to the house and complain to my mom. In person. At great length. It’s been nearly 20 years since I’ve been asked to serve as “Lead Man on the Tractor,” but it is a position that left a lasting impression on this farmer’s daughter. Thankfully, with exposure to other job experiences, educational opportunities and consistent parenting from two people who deserve more recognition than they will ever get, I finally developed into functioning, pleasant member of the workforce. I pursued a nice, indoor profession that didn’t involve operating heavy equipment or machinery more complicated than a color copier. My parents, on the other hand, pursued blood pressure medication, prayer and lord knows what else to survive my teenage years. If you happen to run into to either of them at the pharmacy or Safeway, feel free to give them hug, handshake or high five for making it out alive. They deserve it.

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Firemen saved a life at center Thursday, Feb. 26 started out like many other days at the Black Diamond Community Center’s Senior Lunch program. Fire personnel from District 44 come in every Thursday to check our seniors’ blood pressure, answer basic health concerns they might have, and give the seniors special attention. One senior was not feeling well, in fact she was very ill. Thanks to firemen Tony Johnson and John

Wilson, and their expert wisdom, they said she needed to go to the hospital. They waited with her until the ambulance arrived, kept her calm and assured her husband she would be fine. One week later, she finally got out of the hospital. She is alive and feeling better because of Tony and John. The Black Diamond community is so lucky, thanks to Fire District 44.

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www.covingtonreporter.com • www.maplevalleyreporter.com • The loss prevention at Walmart witnessed a male place a go-pro battery in his pocket and then return to the electronics department to purchase another battery. Then he exited the store without paying for the battery he placed in his pocket. He was taken into custody outside the store.

POLICE GRENADE AT GOODWILL Sgt. B.J. Myers, spokesman with the King County Sheriff ’s Office, confirmed that a grenade was left at the Goodwill in Maple Valley. A Maple Valley police officer and a King County Sheriff ’s Office bomb unit detective responded to the incident. Myers wrote in an email, “The detective determined it was a real grenade but it was empty of explosives. It was taken back to the precinct for later disposal.”

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• On March 12, the suspect was detained and arrested after Walmart loss prevention witnessed them place a large quantity of socks and vacuum attachment on their person and exit the store. The suspect was charged and released on scene. • On March 14, a server from Nikki’s Restaurant had their bank bag stolen by an unidentified person. With permission, the suspect used the restaurant’s phone and took the bag of cash off the counter and ran out the doors. Customers later made contact with the suspect near Walmart and recovered the bag. The suspect was let go.

LARCENY • On March 10, the suspect entered Walmart and selected HP desk top computers to steal. He proceeded to the back corner of the store where he exited the fire door. • At 3 p.m. on March 11, an unidentified suspect stole the victim’s wallet from her purse while she shopped at Fred Meyer.

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ASSAULT • At 5:45 p.m. on March 15, officers responded to the report that a juvenile slapped her mom because she was told she could not buy or use marijuana edibles in the house. Officers called juvenile detection but were refused booking. • On March 12, a school bus traveling on Witte Road SE had its window shattered. An unknown object hit the bus window causing it to break. • A 10 year old hit a vehicle with a pipe. There was no

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LOST PROPERTY •The reporting party told officers she was at work and left her cell phone in the bathroom. When she realized, she returned to look for it and saw that it was no longer there. • On March 11, officers responded to the report that unknown suspects abandoned a vehicle blocking a portion of the road. The vehicle was left running. According to the report, it appears the suspects entered the vehicle by breaking off the door handle.

DISTURBANCE • Around 6 p.m. on March 11, officers responded to the report of a dispute between a mom and her pregnant daughter. The argument was reported to be about the daughter’s live-in boyfriend. According to the report, the mom grabbed the daughter. Aid was requested to check for possible stress to the baby. This report was written for information only. • On March 11, officers responded to a physical altercation between a mom and her 15 year old daughter. The altercation was a dispute over the daughter’s diary. The mom declined to press charges. • On March 12, officers responded to the report of three men in a fight over money. One of the men had their money taken and was in a fight with the other two. He told officers, the three of them planned to use the money to buy narcotics.

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Embrace the many benefits of a mossy lawn Q. A.

Looking ahead and keeping busy Tulips and daffodils are popping out of the ground, summer plants are beginning to bud and this is a season that marks another busy time for me. I always look forward to yet dread this time of year; watching everything come out of

hibernation, but knowing there is a lot for me to do. Easter is like any other major holiday in my family, there’s a lot to coordinate and figure out. And with it also being one of my husband’s favorite times of year because it’s swap

meet season, I can’t depend on him to help much. For him a swap meet is his opportunity to find car parts he didn’t know he needed. I have to plan and shop for Easter dinner, coordinate rides for the grandmas, try to maintain our tradition of coloring Easter eggs and figure out the annual trip for my youngest and her

rhubarb will send up stalks of white blooms – remove these if you want a strong harvest next year as the flowers take nutrients away from the plant. Rhubarb is considered a spring tonic plant – enjoy too much and you’ll wake up frisky and dance around the garden at sunrise. I have gray, flat, weird growths on my tree trunks and some azalea branches. It is not moss; it is a gray or silver color. Is there a spray I can use to save my plants? S.S., email No need to get excited over the 50 shades of gray in your garden. Your plants are not being tortured by this natural growth and it does no harm. After our warm, wet winter many plants display a combination of fungus and alga called lichen. If you really do not like the lichen, you can free your plant from its bondage by using a brush or gloved hand to rub it off. On tree trunks you can dip a soft brush into a weak bleach solution (two tablespoons bleach to one quart of water) and scrub the lichen off. A much more practical approach is to appreciate the added silver sheen and enjoy the lichen. Many cultures use lichen to make food, medicine, soap and dyes. If I see plants like candytuft, pansies and primroses for sale at the grocery does this mean it is time to plant

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friends to the anime convention in Seattle, which is always on Easter weekend. However, after last year I decided not to book a hotel in Seattle or hang out with them. Adding to it is a springbreak trip the week after Easter with my husband and youngest daughter to check out a college in California. To top it all off, my Gretchen Leigh

The middle of March is a good time to give your lawn a spring feeding. You can assure a grass roots movement by raking the lawn first to remove dead grass, storm debris and leaves so the lawn food can fall more easily onto the soil. Do not waste your money on a weed and feed product. The soil is too cold and many weeds are not yet actively growing. By encouraging the lawn to grow now it will crowd out newly emerging weeds. Have a lot of moss in your lawn? There is nothing wrong with enjoying a moss lawn and making peace with Mother Nature. Moss stays green during the summer; it crowds out dandelions and other windblown weeds and is soft to walk upon. Another huge advantage of a moss lawn is that it does not need mowing. Most lawns in the Northwest are part moss and part grass.

The moss takes over in the winter when the soil is wet and the grass will dominate in the summer. Feeding the lawn in early spring helps the winter weary lawn wake up and compete with the moss. Moss killing products are effective in the short run but you must change the soil condition to keep the moss from coming back. This means improving the drainage, limbing trees to allow more sunlight, and adding lime to make the soil less acid. We moved into a house with rhubarb plants. How and when does one cut rhubarb? Also, someone said the leaves are poisonous. Is this true? N., email First, back away from that knife. You should not cut the stems but instead grab and pull off to the side so you take the entire stem and petiole of the rhubarb stalk. Rhubarb is ready to harvest when the stalks are 12 to 18 inches long. You should stop harvesting when the stalks that emerge become smaller – usually in late spring. Yes, the leaves of rhubarb plants are poisonous but then so are the leaves of many other edible plants. I like to cut off the large leaves from the stalk while still in the garden and use them as a weed blocking mulch around other plants. To sweeten the stems after you harvest, peel them and soak in cold water for a few hours. During the summer

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these into my garden? B.G., Puyallup The simple answer is yes. Perennials like hellebores, rock garden plants, hardy pansies and primroses can be added to beds, containers and window boxes now as they can survive frost. Just know that any greenhouse-grown plant may need to be hardened up a bit by exposing them to cold nights gradually. Let newly-purchased plants sit in a protected area on a covered porch or patio for a week or so until they toughen up or cover the sweet young things with a sheet the first few nights if a frost is expected.

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oldest will be moving out of student housing into her own apartment at the end of the month. Thankfully, that will happen when all the above is said and done. On my walk one morning, as I was quashing the feeling of a full blown panic on everything I had to do, I realized my husband and youngest daughter have very similar hobbies. Not that my youngest is into cars or my husband is into cosplay (grown-up dress-up), but that the

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Morning fire displaces family of four Sound Transit trains impacted by police search BY SARAH WEHMANN

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Around 3:50 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17, Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority firefighters responded to a mobile

home fire in the 800 block of the West Valley Highway in Kent. One resident woke to the smell of smoke. It was reported that the wood stove door was open and sparks had started the

blaze. No smoke detectors were in the home. Within 20 minutes, firefighters had put the flames out. A family of four living in the mobile home have

now been displaced. No injuries to the home’s residents or firefighters were reported. The family’s dog died the fire. The estimated damage to the home is $10,000.

On March 19, the South King County Fire Training Consortium will be conducting live fire training at 10635 4th Ave. SW in Burien between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Live fire training is the

carefully controlled burning of a specially prepared house that exposes firefighters to the conditions that they would find at an actual house fire. Firefighters practice extinguishing the fire, searching for victims, and

clearing smoke out of the building. Prior to the house being burned, all the oil based materials including carpets, tar paper, and asphalt shingles are removed to reduce health risks and pollution.

There will be a temporary closure of 4th Avenue Southwest in both directions between Southeast 106 Street and Southeast 108 Street from 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. This closure will allow fire apparatus and personnel to move around the property safely. Detour signs will be posted and traffic rerouted.

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crime was reported to and a detailed description of the stolen property like make, model and a serial number, engraving or unique identifying marks. Investigators began the process of returning items to their rightful

owners. One of the found items was a Japanese katana sword from WWII. The sword was brought home after the war by a Marine. A fellow Marine now

working with the Covington Police Department recognized the sword and returned it the Marine’s family. The sword had been stolen from the Marine’s grandson’s house in January.

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Sound Transit trains at the Sumner Station were impacted at 5 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17 when they were stopped for about 15 minutes. King County Sheriff officers were searching for a suspect with ties to two burglaries and two vehicle thefts. The chase was halted when the suspect crashed a stolen car near the Sound Transit tracks. Around 4:20 a.m., the King County Sheriff ’s Office were advised by the Seattle Police Department of a stolen van believed to be tied to a burglary in South Seattle. Deputies not long after began pursuing the van from Skyway to Sumner.

While deputies and Sumner police were working to get a K9 unit going, the suspect broke into a nearby home. That is where the suspect stole the second vehicle, an SUV. The SUV is the vehicle the suspect crashed near the Sumner Transit Station. The K9 unit was unable to locate the suspect who took off on foot after the crash. All outbound trains were checked for the suspect prior to departure. No injuries were reported.

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The Enumclaw Lions Club has an eyeglasses donation box at the Black Diamond Community Center. Together they are collecting clean and gently used eyeglasses for people in remote areas of developing countries. The glasses will be examined and packaged by volunteer eye doctors who will sort them for the different prescription needs. This is an easy and wonderful opportunity for you to donate to a much needed cause. The Black Diamond Community Center is located at 31605 Third Ave (SR 169) in Black Diamond. The Community Center is open Monday thru Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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How to safely hire a Washington roofer A home improvement project such as new roof, siding, windows or gutters is very exciting. Spring has sprung and the time has come for home transformations to begin! The work performed on your home will transform its appearance and add value to your home. It is a very rewarding experience in most cases IF you take the proper steps to make sure you hire the right contractor for your project. In a day and age when 80% of local contractors go out of business in the first two years and labor warranties are voided, it is of the upmost importance to prequalify your potential contractors. As a responsible local home improvement contractor we have put together a list of questions and instructions you can follow that will help to ensure you have a positive contractor experience.

Are they licensed, bonded and insured? It is critical that your roofer carry these credentials. If they do not have the proper insurance you will be legally responsible for any injuries that take place on your property. Ask them for a copy of their current insurance. Most contractors will not have a problem providing this information. You can verify a company’s credentials on the L&I website at: http://www.lni.wa.gov

A very good question to ask your potential contractor is if they have a physical office or legitimate place of business as many work out of their garage or rent a month to month storage locker. If they have a physical office this indicates that they are financially sound and have the financial capital to operate a substantial business. It also shows a level of permanency and long term commitment from the contractor. A business that operates out of a truck has a much easier time closing their doors if things are going wrong. They also do not have the financial responsibility of making sure they keep their office payments up to date so the chances of them missing in action increase. A lot of times you can also verify this on the Labor and Industries website as many will just have a PO Box number as their address.

Check online reviews from various sources including manufacturer sites. Fortunately for us all we live in the era of unfiltered online feedback. Review of sites such as Google, BBB and an independent site like GuildQuality.com have detailed reports on local contractors and the level of performance they provide for their customers. Some of the most credible review sites are certified contractor programs from industry leaders such as GAF, the nation’s largest roofing manufacturer. They provide a customer review report to each homeowner to find out how their contractor partners are doing. Those results are posted on the roofers master elite page. Checking each of these resources will provide a very well rounded idea of how consumers felt about their experience with a particular roofer. Another valuable referral source is thru the Roofing Contractors Association of Washington which you can reach at 253-282-9823 and ask for good roofing companies to pick from.

How long have they been in business? Industry statistics show that 80% of roofing contractors go out of business in their first few years. What does this mean to you? If a contractor is not in business they are no longer responsible for their workmanship warranty. Simply put, you are not covered. When hiring a roofing contractor in Washington State you should make sure they have been in business for at least 5 years. At the 5 year mark a contractor has proven they can operate a business and have navigated through the challenges that sink many other companies. Do they have a list of references from previous customers that you can check? There are many different types of roofing. Some contractors have crews that specialize in all types of roofing while others might lack experience with certain material types. If you are having material such as wood shakes, metal roofing, concrete tile or slate put on your roof it is very important that the potential contractor can provide you with a list of jobs that they have successfully installed with this material. Does the contractor have a legitimate place of business?

As a local roofing and exterior home improvement company we feel responsible to make sure every homeowner is protected. We hope you find great value in the information we provided. If you have an upcoming roofing, siding, window or gutter project please consider contacting us for a no obligation project estimate. You will find our sales staff to be both well informed and courteous. Thank you for considering us for your next project! Best wishes from our family to yours. John Holum, President TriState Roofing President Roofing Contractors Association of Washington

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Spring is starting to emerge this week as the green tips of snowdrop bulbs and crocus show up in area gardens. This means it is time to order seeds, hunt down hellebores to add to the landscape and decide that this is the year you will enjoy your garden more.

it into bloom on a balmy January day but unlike the name implies, I have never seen my Christmas Cheer rhododendron flower during December. You can find this evergreen rhododendron at local nurseries or ask that they order one for you. A plant that cheers in the winter is a great way to

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“Spring market ‘not waiting for tulips’, but limited inventory frustrates homebuyers.” (NWMLS) We are entering spring with a severe shortage of homes for sale and we expect that shortage to continue throughout the spring market. Interested in buying this spring? You need to work with an experienced professional to become buyerready more than ever. Thinking about selling soon? I say think about NOW. Read this article about curb appeal and get moving! Curb appeal helps a buyer quickly determine whether or not they want to consider buying a home just by its outward appearance. Let’s look at how it can affect your house positively and negatively. 1. Your home is welcoming to potential buyers. It can help influence someone’s decision to consider your home. Make it look inviting by adding flowers to the front yard, make sure the grass has been clipped recently and the yard is well groomed, and create an appealing entry way. 2. Poor curb appeal can detract from an otherwise attractive home. If you have too much outdoor clutter, a poorly maintained exterior or an overgrown

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A. Yes, forcing newly pruned whips or thin branches from forsythia, quince, cherry and even magnolia will work in our climate and the time to get snippy is now. The trick is to keep the cut branches hydrated so split the stem with a knife or remove some of the side bark on the bottom third of the cut branch to help the harvest soak up the water. Once cut, place the vase of twigs in a cool garage or dark room until you see signs of color from the buds. You can also collecting pussy willow branches and bring them indoors to enjoy this week.

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A. Keep cheering because the name of the early blooming (as opposed to the hawks who are late bloomers) rhododendron is called “Christmas Cheer” and this compact rhododendron with pale pink blooms is usually in flower by February or March. A bit of mild winter weather can coast

Q. I saw a magazine article about forcing bare branches of flowers into bloom. They showed how to force forsythia, quince and cherry tree branches. Will this work in our area of Western Washington? When is it safe to cut the branches? A.M., Bonney Lake

A. It is not too late, and it could be a bit early. I usually prune back roses right after Valentine’s Day but you can wait until mid March or even April to prune your roses. Different varieties have specific likes when it comes to how much to prune off but all roses benefit from removing the three D’s – anything dead, damaged or diseased can be cut off anytime of the year. Marianne Binetti has a degree in horticulture from Washington State University and is the author of “Easy Answers for Great Gardens” and several other books. For more gardening information, she can be reached at her website, www.binettigarden.com.

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Spring projects sprout this time of year. March is good time to restore and rejuvenate an old lawn, start some raised beds for vegetables and weed and

mulch the flower and shrub beds to keep out future weeds and conserve soil moisture. These spring projects will require soil and mulch resources – so here is the garden gossip: buying soil can be a dirty business. The sale of “topsoil” is not a regulated industry in our state. It’s time to educate yourself and ask questions before purchasing topsoil for landscape or lawn renovation projects. My mail tells me the biggest

with excellent reputations who have been in business for many years. Here are some tips from successful soil companies that have managed to keep their products weed- and debris-free and their customers happy through the years.

Ask if the company does product testing and how often they test the soil. Jami Burke of Corliss Resources is a horticulturist that helps create the compost and topsoil at the indoor compost making operation for Corliss Resources in Sumner. “Our soil is tested quarterly and we undergo strict testing as a registered organic material with the Washington State Department of Agriculture,” he said. “Constant monitoring of the heat and oxygen is key to creating clean, weed free compost.”

Doo on his family farm in Enumclaw and uses only the resources given to them from their organically fed and free range cow, calf and dairy operation. “We have a closed loop system for feeding and caring for our animals,” Gwerder said. “We know our manure-based mulching product will be weed-free because we heat our product to 180 degrees and age it for two to five years. We don’t truck in raw materials so we know exactly what goes into our Moo Doo – it all comes from our organic farm from start to finish.” Learn more about Hy Grass Farms at www.moo-doo. com.

consumer complaint about buying topsoil, bark or compost is that products can be contaminated with horsetail or other noxious weeds. Consumers have also reported having a load of “soil” delivered that is full of large rocks, building debris like nails and sheet rock and even undecomposed food scraps and garbage. Gardeners in Western Washington are lucky to have many vendors of soil, compost and mulches

Corliss Resources also sells topsoil that mixes their weed-free compost with sand and loam and offer both a two-way mix suitable for lawn renovation and a three-way mix for landscaping and garden beds. Learn more at www.corlissresources. com.

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Ask where the product is created and who oversees the operation. Tagro is municipal sludge or biosolids recycled by the city of Tacoma into a mix with sawdust and bark that can be added as an amendment to lawns and garden beds. Tagro is not sold as a topsoil but rather as a product to improve existing soils. Tagro is made on site in Tacoma and is available for pick up or delivery. Donald Boe is the local Tagro expert and explains that creating Tagro is a dual-digestion process that uses beneficial organisms to digest the solids and also a three-temperature heat cycle to remove odor, weeds and other pathogens. Tagro is tested and graded by the EPA and has earned a Class A ranking for exceptional quality. Visit www. Tagro.com.

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berms for trees and shrubs and can also be used for growing vegetables and flowers. Mulch – anything that goes on top of the soil to block out weeds and seal in moisture. In some areas, rocks and gravel are used as a mulch but in Western Washington bark and wood chips are the most common mulching materials. Composted manure Western Washington is dairy country and wellcomposted dairy manure is available from some local farmers for use as a soil amendment and in some cases as a weed-blocking mulch. To avoid weed seeds, the manure should be heated in a pile and aged so it is well rotted. • • •

rocks or a bit of stringy material in a load of compost or topsoil does not detract from the overall quality of the product. What you should be concerned about are visible weeds, especially horsetail, undecomposed branches, fresh manure, cigarette butts, plastic

Three-way mix or fiveway mix – Compost, sand and loam plus, in some cases, sawdust and bark are mixed. This creates a soil that holds water better than a two-way mix but drains better than compost. It’s good for creating planting

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Windows are the #1 source of heat loss By Doris A. Black Windows are one of the most important structural characteristics of a home. They bring in light and beauty but can also be a major source of heat loss in the winter if not maintained properly. To reduce heat loss, inspect and replace any damaged existing windows or use other insulating devices. The most common reason windows leak is because they are old, cracked or missing caulking or weatherstripping. Caulking is made of silicone or latex, an airtight compound used for filling holes and cracks in the window frame and joints between the frame and the wall. With age, caulking deteriorates and should be replaced when it crumbles and cracks. To remove old caulking, use a putty knife to pry it clear of the frame, taking care not to damage wooden frames. Clean and dry the surface areas before reapplying caulk. Manufacturers recommend applying caulk when temperatures exceed 50 degrees. Colder temperatures will prevent the caulk from adhering and sealing properly. Weatherstripping is used to form a tight seal between a moving and stationary part of the window, such as the sash and the frame. Narrow weatherstripping can be purchased in vinyl, foam or rubber.

Leaky windows waste energy and ultimately dollars for the homeowner. The holes or cracks in your framing or caulking can be so miniscule that they aren’t visible to the naked eye. But there is one surefire way to locate the air leaks around your windows. After removing draperies and other flammable objects from the window area, light a candle and slowly work your way around each window frame, holding the candle about three inches from the frame. Watch the flame flicker as it passes through air currents. This method is especially effective on a windy day when strong currents of air are forced through the tiny cracks and holes. Once the leaks are located, reducing or eliminating them can greatly improve the energy efficiency of your windows. Knowing the style of windows you have may also help you determine where cracks are most likely to be found. Double-hung windows, where the upper sash and lower sash are moveable, are the least energy-efficient style because there are so many surface areas where a tight seal is difficult to achieve. Horizontal sliding windows are similar by design and therefore just as prone to being drafty. Louvered and casement windows are moderately airtight because of their compression seals. They open with a hand crank, are easy to operate and provide good ventilation. Compression seals are twice as air tight as the sliding seals of double-hung or horizontal sliding windows, a fact to keep in mind when purchasing new windows.

When installing new windows seems to be the best option, knowing the construction characteristics of different types of windows can help you choose which ones to purchase. Manufacturers rate the energy efficiency of windows by R-values. The R-value represents the window’s ability to resist heat flow. Window R-values can range from a low .09 (very drafty) to over 3.0 (very airtight). The higher the R-value, the less heat loss will occur. For example, single-pane windows have an R-value of 1.0 (not good).

• Frame construction and installation. Window frames can be constructed of one type of material or a combination of materials. The most common are: wood, vinyl, aluminum and fiberglass. Wood frames have the highest R-value, but also require the most maintenance (painting, staining, etc.). They are likely to rot and swell if not maintained properly. Vinyl frames are virtually maintenance free and have moderate R-value, but are not as strong as wood, although

Several factors determine a window’s energy efficiency: • Glazing material. Although most windows are designed with clear glass, many homeowners opt for windows with special glazes to enhance the energy efficiency of their homes. For example, heat-absorbing glass uses solar energy to increase energy efficiency by 45% and windows with low-e (low emissivity) glass coatings reflect 40% to 70% of the heat that is normally transmitted through clear glass, keeping the heat inside where it belongs. • Number of layers of glass. Double- or triple-pane windows have layers of space between each pane to resist heat flow. The more layers, the better insulation. • Amount of space between panes of glass. Too much or too little space between panes can allow too much heat transfer. The highest-rated windows have air space between 1/2” and 5/8”. If the space is filled with argon or krypton gas, as in high-efficiency models, the insulating value increases further.

they can be reinforced with steel bars. On the low end of the price scale are aluminum frames. They have the lowest R-value and are prone to condensation, but are strong and ideal for custom sizing. Fiberglass frames have excellent R-values, can be expensive to purchase, but will not rot, warp or corrode. When choosing multiple-paned windows, consider the spacing material used to separate the panes. Metal is most often used but it is not very efficient. Look for a brand that uses foam separators, nylon spacers or other insulating materials between the glass inside their windows to give the highest consistent thermal resistance. Make your home more comfortable and affordable this winter by locating drafty windows, repairing broken seals or installing new windows with a high R-value rating. Then sit back and watch the utility bills drop.

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Kent School District narrows search to two finalists degree in educational administration, superintendent’s endorsement, and doctorate in educational administration from Northern Illinois University. • Calvin J. Watts Calvin Watts currently serves as assistant superintendent in Gwinnett County Public Schools, Suwanee, Ga. The district enrollment is 174,500 students, 15,600 certificated and classified staff members and a budget of $1.7 billion. Watts has served in Seattle Public Schools, Atlanta Public Schools, Carrollton City Schools in Georgia and The Archdiocese of Atlanta. Watts holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Howard University, and received his teaching

certification at Western Washington University. His master’s degree in educational administration and supervision is from University of West Georgia, and he earned a doctorate in educational leadership from Argosy University in Atlanta. The review and interview process of applicants took place between March 5-14 and was led by Ray and Associates Inc. of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The final selection by the board will take place between March 19-25. The official announcement is scheduled for the March 25 board meeting. For more information visit the superintendent search web page.

Committee for the Legacy Site, of which he was a part of, and said, “We didn’t envision five stories.” “It was one of those ‘duh’ moments,” Palmer said in a He added, “I think that’s a context that may have been phone interview. “He’s absolutely right and we can’t overlooked.” proceed with that.” Councilman Layne Barnes echoed his colleague’s conMortgage lenders, Palmer said, want the zoning to be cerns and said he didn’t think the building height should consistent with the use of the land. Buying a home on be taller than the tree line. commercial property opens up the lender to In addition to potential building height, the more risks, he said. current draft of the comprehensive plan has In addition, under these conditions Palmer the entirety of Town Center North designated said lenders won’t let homeowners refinance as central commerce, which is what the area is their homes either. currently zoned. The latest proposal from the Palmer said if the city can designate the land commission is to allow “vertical mixed use” in as community business, but not change the that designation, which can include residential zoning, it may not affect the homeowners’ abildensities from 24 to 36 units/acre, according to ity to sell or refinance their homes. Torpey. Matt Torpey, senior planner for the city, said However, due to the bond refinance decithat scenario is not possible. sion made by City Council several meetings He said the comprehensive plan is the set of “I still don’t ago, about half of the Legacy Site has to be policies that dictate what the zoning will be all think the Legacy set aside for public use. The other half, which across the city. The only way to make Palmer’s Site should be was not purchased with the general obligation suggestion a reality is to open up all commuincluded in Town bonds, can be used for both private and public nity business designations to allow for residen- Center North.” purposes or a combination thereof. tial, which is not likely to happen. At the March 9 meeting, Councilwoman Linda Johnson Linda Johnson said she was concerned that the Legacy Site was included in the Town Center LEGACY SITE North area to begin with. “I still don’t think the Legacy Site should be Under the current draft of the comprehensive included in Town Center North,” Johnson said at the plan update, the Legacy Site makes up approximately meeting. “That, as far as I’m concerned, is in city ownhalf of an area being referred to as Town Center North. The rest of this area includes approximately 14 parcels of ership (and) it should be public until we decide what we’re going to do with it. And to put it in that designaland directly to the south of the Legacy Site, which are tion, treats it like any other piece of property, with no owned by various businesses. acknowledgment of the legacy aspects of that property.” In the current plan update draft, Town Center North Planning Commission Chair Bob Rohrbach respondhas an overall policy that states “Town Center North… ed to Johnson’s concerns and said the current zoning on should develop over time focused on a roadway network, sidewalk network, a mid-rise building form (up to the property is mixed use and in order to accommodate future potential civic uses of the property, a slight alterafive stories) and a combination of commercial, residention in the zoning is necessary. tial and civic uses.” Councilwoman Erin Weaver said she disagreed with When the Planning Commission met with the City Johnson’s assessment that the Legacy Site shouldn’t be Council March 9, many concerns were raised regarding included in Town Center North, but Weaver wanted to this policy. see more flexible language incorporated into the plan At the meeting, Councilman Noel Gerken said the update to reflect what the “most appropriate” use of that potential for a five story building on the Legacy Site land would be. “scares” him. He thought back to the Citizen’s Advisory

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Torpey said the decision to include the Legacy Site in the Town Center North area is to have a walkable downtown. He also stated that this revision of the central commerce designation does not require landowners to build residential dwellings, rather, it expands their options to do so.

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Moline-Coal Valley School District in Moline, Ill. Moline-Coal Valley The Kent School Board has sehas a district enrollment of 7,500 lected two finalists for the superinstudents, 1,150 certificated and tendent position. classified staff members and a $116 Community forums with the final million budget. candidates are scheduled for 10 In addition to serving in a.m. to noon and 6:30-8:30 Moline-Coal Valley School p.m. Wednesday, March District, Moyer has served SCHOOL DISTRICT in Burlington Area School 18 in the Administration Center Board Room, 12033 SUPERINTENDENT District, Wisconsin, ComSE 256th Street, Kent. munity High School District Live streaming video of the 117, Illinois and McHenry High community forums will be availSchool District 156 in Illinois. able on the district website. Moyer holds a bachelor’s degree Community members are asked to in English and secondary education attend and provide feedback on the from the University of Wisconsin, candidates. and received his master’s degree in The finalist are: physical education and sports ad• David Moyer ministration from Eastern Kentucky David Moyer is superintendent of University. He earned a master’s REPORTER STAFF

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The Kent School District will be Interim Superintendent Tony Apostle holding a series of budget forums has also directed there be special outfrom March through mid-May that are reach and engagement opportunities for designed to inform the public about the many cultures and languages of the current funding capacities, timelines, Kent School District. and needs and seek input on com“As one of the most culturally munity priorities for spending diverse school districts in the FUNDING and programs. state and country, it is important “We are in the people business that we make special efforts to and it’s big business,” said Richinvolve, inform, and learn from ard Stedry, the district chief busiour entire community,” Apostle ness officer. “For us to be successful said. “School funding issues impact in educating the community’s children, every home and every community in we must also be successful in effectively our service area. We want to hear from and efficiently stewarding the commuthose impacted by the sometimes chalnity’s money. These forums will help us lenging decisions that must be made in explain the complexities, the opportuni- the effective management of our public ties and the limitations of public school schools.” budgeting, and also help us be better in A complete list of the budget forums tune with the public’s desired direction planned can be found at: www.kent.k12. for our schools.” wa.us/KSDBudgetForums.

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[ ELFERS from page 7] We know that graduation from college increases the potential earning power and personal satisfaction in life. Unfortunately, many students with high IQ scores often fail, not because they are dumb, but because they don’t have enough of the character traits listed above to finish their college educations. IQ only indicates

the level of brightness in a student, not the level of success. In order for students to become successful, fulfilled adults, parents need to place a priority on parenting and then follow through on that priority. This can be difficult in our multitasking, easily diverted, often single-parent culture. Research shows that if

there are a lot of books in the home and if the parents read a lot to their children (as well as rolemodel adult reading), the children are more apt to do well in school. Studies also have shown that a high grade point average upon graduation from high school is the biggest determinant of being able to receive a fouryear degree, no matter

detrimental to these children in the long run. All across our government, wellmeaning officials are constantly crossing the line, as their additional rules start causing more harm than good. That has to change. The second governance problem plaguing our state is unelected rulemaking. The Department of Labor and Industries should be working to help our businesses succeed. However, I know of case after case where a well-meaning department administrator has created or reinterpreted a rule that unnecessarily makes it more difficult for businesses to survive, much less thrive. And that administrator is unlikely to change said rule, even if business owners and legislators point out the pain it is causing. Legislation is often the only recourse available for changing specific rules. It is remarkable that one unelected administrator can make a rule that detrimentally affects thousands of Washingtonians, and it takes 76 elected officials to

whether the adolescents attended a high-rated prep school, or a low-rated to mediocre school. The real measure for success is the development of skills and habits necessary to succeed in high school. Many of these habits are learned in the homes, not in school. Americans have been very frustrated with the lack of progress on the

March 20, 2015 [17] change that rule (50 state representatives, 25 state senators and the governor). Doesn’t that seem contrary to how our founders intended our state to be governed? I tried every way I could think of to get DSHS to roll back their flu shot requirement, but finally had to draft a bill to attempt to get 76 officials to overturn it. This is not the way our state should run, and I believe a majority of legislators on both sides of the aisle agree.

Rep. Mark Hargrove is serving in his third term as a state representative for the 47th Legislative District. He has lived in the Covington-KentAuburn area for more than 27 years and has been married to his wife, Sandy, for 35 years. He can be contacted at his office in Olympia at (360) 786-7918 or by e-mail at mark.hargrove@leg.wa.gov. You can sign up for his periodic email updates on his website at www.representativemarkhargrove.com.

part of schools and teachers to improve student scores and long-term success, but the real problem is not so much the schools, but the example that parents give their children and the priority placed on educating their children that matter so much more. Successful adults come from parents spending time with their children

from a very young age. This type of effort requires that parents think long-term, persist and are resourceful and optimistic in order for their children to exhibit those same traits when they finish their education. Parents need not worry about their children because more often than not, their children will turn out just like them.

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TRACK AND FIELD SCHEDULE Saturday, March 21 Kentwood at Ray Cockrum Relays in Wenatchee 3:15 Wednesday March 25 Kentlake hosts Thomas Jefferson 3:30 Thursday March 26 Tahoma hosts Federal Way Kentwood travels to Decatur

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Baseball, softball season underway BY SARAH WEHMANN Reporter

As clocks tick forward and we gain an hour of daylight, spring sports at Kentwood, Tahoma and Kentlake are underway.

BASEBALL Kentwood After a season cut short of the state tournament, the Conks return to the field. The season began Monday, March 16 for the Kentwood Conquerors baseball team. The Conks beat Rogers 11-1. Despite graduating seven players from last year, coach Mark Zender thinks the Conks have a “solid veteran team.” “We expect to make the post season but (we) know we play in the best league in the state and it will not be easy,” he said. Zender said players are ready to step up and fill the spots left by those graduated players. He has been coaching since 1983 and enters his fourth year as coach for the Conks. When it comes coaching, Zender said his approach won’t change from last season. Each year, the coaches work to develop players. “We take pride in running a program,” he said. “We want to pitch, play defense and play a pressure style of offense.” The same goes for when Kentwood faces it rivals. Zender said the teams objectives are the same whether they are playing its first game or a playoff game. Two games were played passed the press deadline. Scores from those games can be found online at maplevalleyreporter.com.

Kentwood’s next game is today at 4 p.m. when the Conks host Federal Way. Tahoma The Bears are 2-0 after beating Auburn Mountainview 4-3 and Hazen 17-2 on Saturday, March 14. Tahoma enters the season with a senior heavy roster. There are 14 seniors and many of them have been starters for the past two seasons. Christian Saez returns to the mound and has been starting since he was a freshman. Russ Hayden has been coaching at the high school level for 23 seasons. Hayden said Saez along with pitcher Jake Lambro will be Tahoma’s first and second pitchers. He said, they will look to develop Mitch Grove into a third starter. But Hayden said Grove is currently on the disabled list. The Bears finished 16-8 last season. The next home game for the Bears is 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 24 when it hosts Kentwood. Home games will be played at the Ravensdale Park. Kentlake The Falcons started the 2015 season Monday with a 7-2 loss to Federal Way. Kentlake finished last season with a 9-10 record. The Falcons next home game is tonight at 4 p.m. when it hosts Mount Rainier.

SOFTBALL Kentwood Last season, the Kentwood softball team finished third in the league with a 11-5 record.

Christian Saez returns to the mound for the Tahoma Bears. File Photo Coach Jason Wisor returns at the helm for his eighth season as head coach of the Conks. Kentwood enters the season with seven players graduating last season. Wisor said the team will make adjustments with the incoming talent they have. He added, the coaches will have to work with players to get them comfortable at their new positions. The Conks played its first game of the season on Tuesday after the press deadline. [ more PREVIEW page 19 ]

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Tahoma loses season opener to the win. Tahoma’s Raven Velasquez and Lucy Tibbets recorded the only scores for the Bears while Alexandria Brady had 11 saves in goal. Evergreen (2-0-0) next faces Puyallup (0-0-0), Saturday, March 21 in a 2 p.m. start at McKenzie

Stadium in Vancouver, Wash. Tahoma (1-1-0) next faces Bethel (0-2-0), Monday, March 23 in a 6 p.m. start at Tahoma High School.

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Corbin plays shortstop and was last seasons South Puget Sound League North most valuable player. Her batting average was .506 and she scored 31 runs last season. Nance returns on the mound for the Bears with an 11-2 record and a 1.97 ERA. Scott also returns to the mound for Tahoma. She finished last season with a 12-2 record and a 3.62 ERA. Bishop returns to the outfield. She scored 27 run and had eight stolen bases last season. Milligan said this season Corbin and Nance both could MVP this season. Corbin is a two time MVP and Nance was MVP pitcher in 2013, he said.

In the 2015 season, the Bears will be successful if it continues solid pitching and defense, Milligan said. Tahoma has gone to start four years in a row and have another chance to earn a spot this season. The first home game of the season for the Bears is 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 24 when it hosts the Kentridge Chargers.

Scores from games played after deadline can be found online at covingtonreporter.com. The next home game for Kentwood is 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 25 when it hosts Tahoma. Tahoma The Bears got the season off to a winning start with a 9-2 win over Bothell Monday. Tom Milligan returns for his 11th season as head coach. In that time, Milligan has a 160-101 record. Four returners for the Bears include juniors Mia Corbin, Carley Nance and seniors Maddie Scott and Emily Bishop.

Game Summary Evergreen 16, Tahoma 2 (Grace Davis, E, 4 goals, 1 ground ball; Olivia

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Kentlake The Falcons season started Thursday with a home game against Fife. The game was played after the press deadline. Scores can be found online at maplevalleyreporter. com. The next home game for the Falcons is tonight at 4 p.m. when it hosts Hazen.

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Grace Davis scored four goals to lead Evergreen to its second girls lacrosse win to open the 2015 season with a 16 – 2 defeat of Tahoma, Thursday at Tahoma High School in Covington. Olivia Hood and Alyssa Mehan combined for six more goals to contribute

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Naming ideas needed for middle school buildings

When the new Tahoma High School opens in September 2017, the existing high school and junior high buildings will be converted to middle schools and will be renamed. A volunteer committee will meet in April to consider what to call the two schools. The school district is asking the community for ideas that meet the following guidelines: Area names; events or areas RI KLVWRULFDO VLJQLÂżFDQFH geographical landmarks; voting precincts; major arterial; persons who contributed to the districtâ€™s early years; directional names. The committee may also be asked to discuss whether to retain current names for the existing middle schools, which will become elementary schools in 2017-18. Naming ideas can be sent to Kevin Patterson, director of communication, by email at kpatters@tahomasd.us, or by phone at 425-413-3409.

Elementary model review needs help

As part of the process to build the new high school and regional learning center, the district is examining all programs and grades. Part of that effort has been a model review of the high school and middle school levels. Next up is the elementary model review, which is in the planning stages. This will build on the work done by the elementary day committee by examining the schedule and other components of the instructional day at elementary. The district is seeking volunteers for evening meetings (4-8 p.m.) with parents, students, staff, and community members, including representation from across buildings and grade levels. District staff anticipate the elementary model review work beginning in May and continuing next fall from September through November. If you would like to be considered for this work, contact Kevin Patterson at kpatters@tahomasd.us.

Positive approach yields better behavior, improved learning The scene: nearly 1,000 elementary students cheering, screaming and shaking pompoms in unison. A sea of excited children, singing together and applauding as student leaders and teachers dance at the front of the crowd. After crooning along to a modLÂżHG .DW\ 3HUU\ VRQJ Âł6RDU like an Eagleâ€?) featuring the Rock Creek Eagle mascot, the VWXGHQW ERG\ UHFLWHG WKH Âł5& Â´ show respect, make good decisions and solve problems. A IHZ PRPHQWV ODWHU D ÂłVSHFLDO guestâ€? was announced, and the Mariner Moose ran in, giving RXW KLJK ÂżYHV DQG VKRZLQJ RII his dance moves. The reason: This high-energy assembly and others like it are part of an ongoing effort throughout the district called P.B.I.S., or, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, a program started by the U.S. Department of Education. All four Tahoma elementary schools, as well as the two middle schools and the junior high, are using the ideas, which are designed to foster school spirit and good choices. At each school, student leaders play a large role in planning assemblies, activities and rewards. Student buy-in is a key factor in

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