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Ravensdale Park to welcome new historical signs Volunteer spends more than 1,200 hours researching the history of Ravensdale BY REBECCA GOURLEY Reporter

Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety unveiled the new 9/11 memorial before a large gathering in a Saturday morning ceremony at Fire Station 81. DENNIS BOX, The Reporter More photos on page 2

Dedication ceremony for 9/11 memorial BY REBECCA GOURLEY Reporter

ourteen years and one day after tragedy struck New York City, Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety dedicated a new memorial to the first responders at the World Trade Center. On Saturday, Sept. 12, the 9/11 memorial was unveiled at Fire Station 81. The design of the memorial in-

cludes two columns representing the World Trade Center in Manhattan with a piece of steel suspended in between. The steel, which came from the rubble of the towers, was given to Maple Valley Firefighter Ryan Carpenter from the New York Fire Department in 2013 after he requested it. The only condition on the receipt of the piece of history was that it was to

be displayed publicly. The memorial was designed by Jennifer Szabo of Pacific Outdoor Living, an Issaquah based company. The total cost of the project was about $50,000. About $30,000 of that was covered through in-kind donations of volunteer labor and donated materials, said Deputy Chief David O’Brien.

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The press release from Zenith Capital stated the expected cost is $23.5 milAn assisted living and lion. memory care community is On Aug. 28 the three acre coming to the city of Covarea of land was purchased ington. for the new development. Seniority, Inc. and According to the Zenith Capital anpress release, nounced Sept. 3 construction on COVINGTON their plan to build the community is the new commuexpected to being nity for seniors. in 2016 with the facilThe Covington Asity set to open in the sisted Living and Memory summer of 2017. Care Community will be This will be the first aslocated on SE Wax Road. sisted living and memory The 98 unit community care facility in Covington. will be spilt between 64 The release said the comassisted living units and the munity will be less than a remaining 34 for memory care. [ more SENIOR page 5 ]

On a quiet street in Covington sits the longest running Foursquare church in the area, run by one of the longest sitting pastors in the community. The Spirit and Truth Foursquare Church was formed 35 years ago this September. Steve and Darlene Martin held the first service in their home in Kent, with one other couple in attendance. Today, the small church bolsters about 100 members. In the early ‘90s, the Martins bought a plot of

land in what was then unincorporated Kent (now Covington), under the assumption from the county that they would be able to build their church there. After the land sale was final, Martin said they were told by the water and sewer district that there was a moratorium in the area on any new construction. After talking with county officials, the county made a one-month exception. For that month, building permits could be issued for the area for anyone ready to build, [ more CHURCH page 3 ]

A petrified clam is one of the last things you’d expect to find in Ravensdale. The town sits more than 100 miles off the coast, but 50 million years ago, this area was just feet from the salty shores of the Pacific Ocean. This and other tidbits about the history of Ravensdale are part of a new project at the Ravensdale Park. Michael Brathovde, with help from his wife, Donna, said he has logged more than 1,200 hours of volunteer research on the town of Ravensdale to curate content for 15 interpretive signs that will be installed along the walking trail in the park. The signs will be similar to the ones displayed around Lake Wilderness Park, about 3 feet by 2 feet and full of historical information. The project is a partnership between King County and Ravensdale Park Foundation. In order to fund the signs and the design work, grants were secured from 4Culture, the cultural services

agency for King County, the King County Community Partnership and Grants program and Ravensdale Park Foundation. Sandra Noel of Noel Design did the design work on the signs with information and photos from Brathovde’s research. Brathovde will be giving a presentation at 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 19 at the Maple Valley Fire Engine Museum. He will discuss the signs and summarize much of the content on them. The Ravensdale Park sign project comes on the heels of the 100th anniversary of the Ravensdale mine explosion that occurred Nov. 16, 1915. The explosion not only killed 31 miners and injured three others, it also economically leveled the then-bustling town of Ravensdale. Without the mine, the town would nearly cease to exist. As expected, a lot of the research dug up by Brathovde pertained to the coal mining industry in the area, but some also focused [ more SIGNS page 3 ]

Ravensdale Park will soon welcome 15 new interpretive signs along the new trail that leads walkers through the community meadow and into the active recreation part of the park. COURTESY MICHAEL BRATHOVDE

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MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY Saturday, Oct. 24 will mark Maple Valley’s 14th year participating in “Make a Difference Day.” The Rotary Club of Maple Valley and the city of Maple Valley are seeking volunteers for the big day. Everyone is welcome to participate. Most projects will take between three to four hours. To sign up as a volunteer or to suggest a work project, contact ankie2@comcast.net or call Kelly at the Greater Maple Valley Community Center at 425-432-1272. Additional information about “Make a Difference Day” may be obtained by visiting the national web site at www. makeadifferenceday.com

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We squeezed in one last car show this last weekend. I only go to car events for the camping. However, for my husband’s sake, I spent all of Friday sitting next to a gazebo in one of the few patches of grass in the booming town of Long Beach so he could enjoy watching all the cars drive into town. Leaning against the garbage can by the street with his car buddies, they talked about each and every vehicle, vintage or not. The only thing missing was a blade of straw stuck between their teeth and a fishing pole. I’m sure there were tales a plenty about the cars. I had a chair, a book and the cell service was decent where I was sitting. What more could a woman want? Well, okay, the Cottage Bakery is another reason I like going to this rod run. The devil dogs are to die for – and I just may after consuming more than my fair share of them. Good thing it’s a three-hour drive from my house. Although it was a good day for me because I had plenty of time to finish a book I’d been reading for the past month (because I’ve lacked the time to just sit down and read lately) and the food was obviously good, one of my husband’s car friends summed it up: Why? He came around 8 p.m., just as the cruising party started heating up. He asked how long I had been there and I told him since 10 a.m.. Why, indeed? The friends we met there had arrived at 8 a.m. I guess the answer is because his wife

[ CHURCH from page 1] including the Martins. Construction of the new church was finished in 1993. The church now has five pastors. Two of them, Andrew and Rosanna Phillips, are the newest additions to the congregation, coming in August from a different Foursquare church in Kent. Connie Oake serves as the administrative pastor. Martin, who runs the show most Sunday mornings, said he feels the church truly reflects the community. The congregation is diverse in

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let him. Often when my husband brings me along to car events, I’m the wild card about whether his day will be enjoyable. I don’t like cars for sport like he does as my philosophy is, “Once you’ve seen one old car, you’ve seen them all.” I just want to get in them and have them get me from point A to point B with no issues in between. I grew up with cars breaking down in the days when there were no cell phones. We lived out in the country, a highway’s drive to the nearest town. Usually, when I broke down either someone I knew would happen by or I’d start hoofing it. So when I became a grown up, I stepped into the world of car payments and reliable cars. Then I married a car guy who’d never had a car payment in his life. I’ve had several cars during our marriage, new and used, because like having the right tool for the right job, I’ve always insisted on the right car for the needs of my family. So Friday I sat in that little grassy area for eleven hours, because I didn’t want to make my husband’s day miserable. That was his day and I expected to have my day the next day. We were camping at Cape Disappointment and I was anxious to find out what was so disappointing about it. Unfortunately, the beautiful day for exploring would have been Friday, because Saturday the Cape and ocean were fogged in and I couldn’t see much. After a few feeble attempts to satisfy my curiosity, I sent my husband off to the actual car show. I sat by the campfire; the first one of the season, thanks to the burn ban all summer. I read and wrote all day. I still don’t know why the Cape Disappointment is disappointing, but at least I had a campfire before the summer was over. I wasn’t disappointed after all.

ethnicities, political viewpoints and ages, much like the surrounding area, he said. In addition to Sunday morning worship and helping families in their congregation, Martin said they work with other churches in the area to help other local families in need. They are part of The Storehouse, a Covingtonbased nonprofit that delivers food to families in need. The church is planning a celebratory anniversary service at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 20, to be followed by a midday feast of mexican-style food. The church’s website is http://www. spirit-truth-foursquare.org/.

[ SIGNS from page 1] on the other industries and oddities Ravensdale attracted. The building that is now the Gracie Hansen Community Center was used during the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair for Gracie Hansen’s “Seattle’s Queen of Glitter” burlesque show. After the fair and much prodding from the Ravensdale Community Club, King County moved the building to Ravensdale for its present use. Brathovde’s presentation is open to the public and free to attend.

New flower blooming at the Arboretum Every year in late summer and early autumn, visitors to Lake Wilderness Arboretum can view a delicate flower that is usually thought of as a harbinger of spring. That flower is the autumn crocus, a singular, salverform bloom that is often seen before any of the grass like leaves appear. In the arboretum, the crocus flowers look like they’re blooming from a clover-like ground cover; however, the two are different plants. Autumn crocus should not be confused with a different genus of autumn-flowering plants, colchicum. In general, crocuses have three stamens and are native to woodland areas. They bloom in many colors; the autumn crocuses in the arboretum are a pale lilac and white combination. Pacific Northwest gardeners who know about autumn crocus plant the bulbs to create brilliant color in the fall. Many have stunning jewel-like flowers that last for weeks. Gardeners who are also fond of cooking also enjoy the autumn blooming Saffron Crocus. The exotic and expensive spice saffron is harvested from the stigmas of crocus sativus. The next free public docent tour of the arboretum is scheduled for 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 19.

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How Ronald Reagan changed the GOP

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RICH ELFERS

It caught my attention when the second Republican presidential debate took place Sept. 15 at the Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, Calif. I, as part of a group of teachers, visited the library on a weekend break during the National Academy on Civics and Government in July. I was very impressed with the library. It sits on the top of a high hill with a spectacular 360-degree view of the neighboring area. They actually had reassembled the Boeing 707 used by various presidents, including Reagan, and then built part of the library around it. There also was a presidential helicopter and other memorabilia from his two terms as president from 1981-89 and from his life. The Reagan Library impressed because of its enormity and grandeur. Reagan is the hero of Republicans today. That’s why the second debate is at his Library. He marks a turning point for current Republicans because his decisions changed the party and the nation. Americans, at the beginning of Reagan’s presidency, were in deep psychological depression. Democratic President Carter’s attempt to free American Embassy hostages held by Iran had failed with the death of U.S. military personnel. The day of Reagan’s inauguration had seen the release of those hostages. It is probably not a coincidence that this second debate coincides with the impending Iranian nuclear vote in Congress. It was during Reagan’s presidency in June 1987 that he gave a speech at the Brandenburg Gate near the Berlin Wall. Reagan’s stirring words, “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!” will be remembered by a whole generation of Americans living at that time. The Wall was opened in November 1989 and the Soviet Union collapsed

in January 1991, largely due to Reagan’s push. That is also another reason the debate is scheduled at his library – to remind Americans which presidents (Reagan and G.H.W Bush) ended the Cold War. As Putin is reasserting Russian power in Ukraine, in Syria and in other parts of the world, the message to American voters is to remember what Reagan and the Republicans did for the nation. Reagan’s fixation on stopping communism, however, resulted in his administration illegally funding anti-communist guerrillas against the Nicaraguan government. He got the Israelis to sell the Iranians weapons in their war against Saddam’s Iraq. His administration then used that money to finance the war in Nicaragua at the cost of the lives of thousands. A weekend after visiting the Reagan Library, a group of us drove down to visit the Nixon Library in Yorba Linda, Calif. That library was impressive, but for different reasons. The con-

The legal extermination of Washington’s charter schools Try as it might, Washington just can’t get this charter school thing down right. For years, backers of this privately run, publicly funded model of educating endured rejection by voters worried that diverting public dimes in this manner might sink the state’s school system. The mood turned in 2012 when billionaire believers of this education alternative put serious amounts of their money into helping pass Initiative 1240. An alliance of national experts hailed the measure as one of the best written charter school laws in the nation. Until last Friday. That’s when the state Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, struck

down the law as unconstitutional and began the countdown to the legal extermination of nine charter schools serving 1,200 students. So now what? The Washington Charter School Commission held a special meeting last Wednesday for commissioners to ponder the path of what-ifs ahead of them. “We need to remain focused,” executive director Joshua Halsey said before the meeting. “These are real schools. These are real kids that are being impacted by the decisions made by adults.” Conversations are already occurring on how to keep schools open and fix the law. But first, the Attorney General’s Office and lawyers for initiaJerry Cornfield

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trast between the libraries gave me insights into two pivotal Republican presidents whose tenures changed the nation in very different ways. There will likely never be a Republican presidential debate at the Nixon Library in Yorba Linda. Whereas there were signs galore to find the Reagan Library, we had to search to find Nixon’s. It’s on a main thoroughfare and much smaller. The library is beautiful, located at Nixon’s childhood home, with the house as one of its main attractions. There is an air of humility about the place, since to most Americans the words “Vietnam” and “Watergate” come to mind with the mention of Nixon’s name. Nixon was accused of lying to the American public about several things, including the 1970 invasion into Cambodia from neighboring South Vietnam. His statement, “I’m not a crook!” (regarding Watergate) is remembered by all who heard it as an example of [ more IN FOCUS page 11 ]

tive backers will try to convince the Supreme Court – or at least a majority — to reconsider and retreat from its original decision. That motion must be filed within 20 days of the ruling. Because it’s highly probable the court won’t change its mind, the state’s attorneys also will ask justices to provide enough time for the commission to extricate the public’s fingers from these operations. That also will give founders of the schools a chance to take their next step, which presumably will be to become private schools for the foreseeable future. On that point, the Washington State Charter School Association, a private group which raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to assist the schools, is making sure money won’t be an issue. Its leaders vow to drum up the estimated $14 million needed to keep every school open through June. Meanwhile, figuring out how to legitimize charter schools will be much harder as it will require action by lawmakers.

Republicans in the House and Senate want to move swiftly to carve out a spot in state law for charter schools and spell out where funding for them will come from. Seattle Rep. Eric Pettigrew wants to act quickly along those lines as well. They want Gov. Jay Inslee to call a special session for that purpose but as of Wednesday morning he had not indicated what he wants to do. Democratic leaders in the two chambers have been silent on the situation too. Without their buy-in, it’s a cinch this will be a debate left for the 2016 legislative session. Jim Spady, a charter school supporter who has been on the front lines of this civic war since 1994, vowed the court action won’t be the last word. “We are going to do whatever it takes,” declared Spady, an executive of Dick’s Drive-in. “We are having charter schools in Washington state. They are here. They are working. We haven’t come this far to be sidetracked.”

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Cancer and kids: How to answer a child’s questions Kids are remarkably adaptable — even when they have cancer. And according to Ronald Louie, MD, pediatric oncologist at Mary Bridge Hematology and Oncology, they don’t often ask “why” questions about their illness. They are more concerned with feeling better and getting back to school or play as soon as possible. But these kids do know they’re sick. And information is the tool that can help them feel in control and be able to handle tough treatment regimens.

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Children need to know that their parents and other loved ones will be there for them. They might be concerned about painful treatments. So it’s important to be honest. Let them know

that some procedures may sting or pinch but modern techniques help most kids feel very little pain during cancer treatments. Make sure to ask the nurse or doctor what exactly will happen during the treatment or visit so that you can properly prepare your child. What other answers kids want, and can understand, depends on their age. Here are some questions and concerns that may arise at different ages: Infant to age 2 or 3 years. These kids’ biggest fear is being separated from their parents, so be reassuring. Kids with some language skills can be told about appointments that are coming up in the near future. Age 2 or 3 years to 7 years. Older kids in this age group can understand cancer in simple, honest terms. Explain that doctors have ways to help them and

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that treatments are done in a hospital or doctor’s office. And encourage them to get to know the people there. In fact, getting to know new people is an important step for children with cancer, says John Rieke, MD, radiation oncologist and medical director of MultiCare Regional Cancer Center. “It can be a challenge to get used to all the new faces,” he says. Having professionals who stay with the child through the full course of treatment — such as the Child Life Specialists at Mary Bridge — can help. It’s also important to reassure children that nothing they did caused their cancer. Age 7 years to 10 or 12 years. According to Robert Irwin, MD, a pediatric oncologist at Mary Bridge Hematology and Oncology, getting back to school and friends is an important concern for children at this age. “We strive to keep kids in school as much as possible,” he says. “We encourage that when it’s safe.” To counteract anxiety about treatments, it can help to bring a sibling along

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Sen. Patty Murray announces grants to improve health centers care they need, including dental, vision, and pharmacy services, ” said Sen. Murray. “I’m committed to continuing to move our health care system forward with more coverage, more affordability, and higher quality care, and these grants represent an important step in the right direction for many Washington state families.” Sen. Patty Murray Washington state will reannounced Washington ceive 25 expanded services state is receiving over $15 awards totaling $8,537,753 million in Affordable Care to increase access to serAct grants from the Devices such as medical, oral, partment of Health and behavioral, pharmacy, Human Services to and vision care. support health cenAdditionally, it ters and expand will receive seven STATE primary care Health Infrastrucservices. ture Investment “(This week’s) Program awards announcement totaling $7,000,000 is great news for for facility renovation, Washington state as we expansion, or construccontinue to build a health tion to increase patient or care system that works service capacity. for families and puts their Since the beginning of needs first. This investment 2009, health centers have means families throughout added 6 million patients, our state will have an easier and are now serving nearly time getting primary health 23 million people each year.

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Cholesterol is the substance inside the fat in the blood. High cholesterol can be inherited or the result of poor lifestyle choices. However, cholesterol by itself is a necessary product. The waxy substance that sends so many people to the health food section of the grocery store is actually responsible for helping to build healthy new cells. The problem comes when there is too much cholesterol in the blood. An excess of cholesterol can lead to heart disease and stroke. How? When there is too much cholesterol, little deposits of fat can accumulate in the blood vessels. These deposits make it hard for oxygen-rich blood to flow through the arteries to the heart and the brain. High cholesterol does not have any symptoms. You can be completely unaware that your cholesterol levels are getting too high. That’s why it’s important to find out what your cholesterol numbers are. Your numbers will help you and your healthcare provider determine not only your risk for heart disease but also the best options for lowering it. For more information, please call Southlake Clinic at (253) 395-1972. Our primary care providers are part of a multi-specialty physician network, with a clinic in Covington at 27005 168th Place SE. 1399117

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Fall is like a second spring in Western Washington so – just like in March or April – this is a good month to fertilize and reseed the lawn, divide and multiply perennials, add new trees and shrubs and fill container gardens with fresh color. The big advantage of doing these chores in the fall rather than spring is the soil is already warm and ready to encourage new root growth and, after such a dry summer, the slug and snail population should be less damaging to tender young transplants. Dirt-cheap gardeners will appreciate all the clearance and end-of-season sales at garden centers and nurseries and outdoor work is usually more pleasant in the fall

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with a nip rather than a shower in the air. This fall local gardeners are asking questions about how to handle their landscapes after the summer drought.

Like everyone else in my neighborhood I let my lawn “go golden” or brown this summer. I know the winter rains will green it up but when should I fertilize? R.T., Tacoma.

Your lawn will let you know when it is ready for a meal by going from golden to green as it awakens from the sum-

mer slumber. Do not fertilize if the grass is still brown or golden. Once you see signs of green use a fall and winter lawn food with slow-release nitrogen, not fast-acting nitrogen. (The label on the fertilizer bag will tell you if the nitrogen is slow-release.) In Western Washington if you only fertilize once a year, the fall feeding is the most important. This is because a slowrelease lawn food holds nitrogen in the root zone all winter where it will be available in the spring to jump-start new growth. Grasses will crowd out spring weeds if fed in the fall with slow-release fertilizer.

I have a complaint and was offended in a previous column when you called the pe-

rennial “Lady’s Mantle” a tramp because she often hops into other beds. Would you talk that way about a man? B.G., email.

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My apologies to any offended ladies and gentlemen. I was thinking of the Disney movie “Lady and the Tramp” when I described Lady’s Mantle and of course Walt would never disrespect tramps or ladies. He gave the “tramp” star billing. Lady’s Mantle could very well be a male not a female as we all accept transgender plants in the very accepting world of horticulture. (Just like the Olympics, horticulturists also give out gold medals for superior plant performance.) I am also sure that Mother Nature has a wonderful sense of humor – why else would we have such funny looking animals such as camels and hippos and silly looking plants like contorted filberts and curly willow?

As we seek to simplify our lives, the desire for small-space living – even one-room living – seems more attractive than ever. But whether you’re ready to join the tiny house movement or just want to get the most out of a compact space in your home, there are easy things you can do to make a small space look, feel and function like a larger one. “There’s no need to sacrifice great design if you live in a small space. A few simple changes are all you need to make it feel bigger, more beautiful and a reflection of your personality,” says Jackie Jordan, director of color marketing, SherwinWilliams. Look overhead and underfoot. Consider using every conceivable space to please the eye – even the ceiling. “I love the idea of reflecting the shape of your dining room table with a bold accent color on the ceiling above it,” says Jordan. Another idea: define a space at the floor level with an area rug beneath a couch and side table. Multitasking solutions. If you’re always multitasking, your furniture can do the same. Place an ottoman with a hidden storage compartment or flip-top serving tray beside a comfy chair. Move a twin bed next to the wall and add big patterned pillows to create seating space by day, and sleeping space by night. The pillows can also provide extra floor seating for entertaining. Have lofty ambitions. Consider creating a sleeping loft. It’s not only cozy, but leaves extra living space below. A Murphy bed that folds up discretely into the wall is another space saver. Get creative with cabinetry. Take advantage of cabinetry with built-in storage features, from pullout racks that create added pantry space, to bathroom cabinets equipped with laundry hampers, hair dryer hooks and bins for grooming items. Expect the unexpected. Instead of painting the outside of your front door to make a bold statement, paint the inside of the door with a pop of color.

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Kentwood junior Hannah Bloomquist defends against Tahoma senior Mia Corbin during Thursday’s league matchup at Tahoma High School. The Bears won 3-0. SARAH BRENDEN, The Reporter BY SARAH BRENDEN

TAHOMA PLAYER NAMED ALL-AMERICAN Sixteen Washington lacrosse players were names US Lacrosse High School All-Americans. Eight were male players and eight were female lacrosse players. Tahoma senior Hudson Taylor was one of eight male players named to the 2015 US AllAmerican list.

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The Tahoma Bears are four games into the 2015 and are undefeated with a 4-0-0 overall record. Tahoma hosted league opponent Kentwood Thursday. The Bears won 3-0. Senior Mia Corbin, senior Isabella Isgrig and sophomore Brooke Asbury scored for the Bears during the shutout. The Conks are 0-1-0 in league play and 0-3-0 overall. Following the win Thursday, Tahoma

hosted Franklin Pierce Monday. The Bears beat the Cardinals 5-0. League play continued Thursday with a match against Kent-Meridian. The game was played after the press deadline. Currently, the Bears sit at the top of the South Puget Sound League 4A Northeast Division with Kentlake. The Falcons and Bears are set to meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22 at Tahoma High School. Kentlake has outscored its opponents 14-1 in its first three games of the season.

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MAYOR’S DAY OF CONCERN The mayors and city councils of both Maple Valley and Covington recently proclaimed Sept. 19, Mayors’ Day of Concern for the Hungry. They are encouraging all citizens to join them in supporting Maple Valley Food Bank & Emergency Services in its efforts to feed those who are hungry. Stop by Covington Safeway, Fred Meyer, Maple Valley Safeway, Fred Meyer or QFC between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 to donate. Maple Valley Food Bank & Emergency Services serves residents of Black Diamond, Covington, Hobart, Maple Valley, Ravensdale and within the Tahoma School District.

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King County Council approves funds for untested rape kits Council unanimously approves $200,000 to identify kits and submit to State Patrol Crime Laboratory processing. Rape kits are intended The Metropolitan King for use immediately after a County Council unanisexual assault has occurred, mously approved $200,000 but once the evidence has in funding for identification been collected, it can sit in of untested rape kits. storage for years. Across The funds are to be the country, thousands of Reagan Dunn spent on sexual assault rape kits – DNA evidence experts in the King County collected by a health care Sheriff ’s Office to identify professional after a sexual assault – the exact number of untested rape go untested each year. kits remaining in King County, In jurisdictions like New York prioritize those cases for testing and City, Dallas and Tacoma, the analysubmit them to the Washington sis of previously untested rape kits State Patrol Crime Laboratory for has led to the identification of new REPORTER STAFF

offenders, linking of serial “I believe this 2015 session requiring cases and exoneration of illustrates how all new rape kits to be the wrongly convicted. submitted for testing to serious we are as “It’s important that the state patrol laboratory a community in any rape kits that contain taking steps to within 30 days of being information that could collected by law enforcebring to justice bring a perpetrator to jus- those who commit ment. tice be tested,” said Coun- these violent acts.” “The goal of this law is cilman Reagan Dunn. “I Reagan Dunn two-fold: justice for the believe this illustrates how victims whose lives were serious we are as a comdramatically impacted by munity in taking steps to sexual violence, and help bring to justice those who commit for law enforcement to catch serial these violent acts.” rapists before they strike again,” The Washington State Legislature said Rep. Tina Orwall, sponsor of passed House Bill 1068 during the House Bill 1068.

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porated King County will schools. help drivers to remember to “One of the most persisobey all traffic laws to help tent requests I heard from keep our children and our residents of unincorpocommunities safe.” rated King County Enforcement of this last year was KING COUNTY school zone violafor more traffic tions is a common enforcement,” and important said Councilman issue for the parReagan Dunn, ents of children and who proposed the school staff. increased funding. “This “As the school year increased visibility by the begins, it’s important that sheriff ’s office in unincordrivers remember to obey all traffic laws in order to keep everyone safe,” said Expressions at Enumclaw King County Sheriff John Hostged by Expressions at Enumclaw Urquhart. “The additional council funds secured in the budget will allow my deputies to maintain a more visible presence as a public reminder.” Along with increased Tuesday, September 29, 6:00 p.m. presence around schools, Maximize Enjoyment the budget amendment also included funding to Wednesday, September 30, 8:00 a.m. increase emphasis patrols for both DUI and speedMaximize Enjoyment plus an “Ask the Expert” breakfast. ing drivers. This year there have been two multiple Expressions at Enumclaw, the leader in innovative care for people fatality accidents within aﬄicted with Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia, is proud to host unincorporated King nationally and internationally known writer and teacher, County. David Troxel, MPH. The King County Council has approved funds for 1,100 hours of increased traffic enforcement. As kids head back to school, the King County Sheriff ’s office is preparing to remind drivers in unincorporated King County to watch for students. Money unanimously approved by the Metropolitan King County Council will go for emphasis patrols around

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CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM AT LAKE WILDERNESS A warning was issued for Lake Wilderness due to cyanobacteria bloom scum formations and low levels of the toxin microcystin. Lab results from samples pulled on Tuesday, Sept. 8 indicated toxin levels were above Washington State Department of Ecology guidelines. Warning signs will remain posted as required by the Washington State Department of Health guidelines. Most of the shorelines within the Lake Wilderness Park were clear with no scum formations; however, cyanobacteria can float on the lake surface and be blown about from one shoreline to another on the wind. Cyanobacteria bloom toxins can threaten the health of people and pets if contacted or ingested and contact with visible scum formations should always be avoided. Young children and pets are particularly at risk. Young children playing at the shoreline may contact the scum or get it in their mouths and pets may drink it or lick it off their fur. Common symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and eye or skin irritation. If water with visible scum is contacted or ingested, notify your doctor or veterinary and follow their instructions. For more information about blooms visit: http://www.doh.wa.gov/Communi-

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COVINGTON FINANCE DIRECTOR RECEIVES AWARD Covington’s finance director, Rob Hendrickson, earned his 24th professional finance officer award from the Washington Finance Officers Association. This annual award requires ongoing educational and professional excellence on the part of each individual and is not automatically awarded.

MAPLE TRAILS GARDEN CLUB The Maple Trails Garden Club is looking for new members. Members enjoy field trips to nurseries, public and private gardens. They learn new things about horticulture and floral design at the monthly meetings. Members donate their time at Lake Wilderness Arboretum, Auburn Rehab Center and Maple Valley Community Center. On Sept. 22, the club will be visiting Bellevue Botanical Gardens. For more information please contact Judy at 206-419-5154.

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Tahoma Community News Tahoma School District 409, serving the greater Maple Valley community School news at a glance

Community steps XS WR Ă€OO EDFNSDFNV The school supply drive held each year by the Maple Valley Food Bank and Emergency Services collected enough items and donations this year to provide about 600 students with backpacks stuffed full of supplies. â€œIt went great,â€? project coordinator Angela Wilhelm said. â€œWeâ€™re pretty consistently well supported in this drive. ... We are extremely grateful!â€? Community members, businesses and churches all collected items -- a total of 16,000 items worth more than $18,000, Wilhelm estimated. One business that participated was Skanska, the general contractor for the new Tahoma High School project, which conducted an employee contribution drive for the food bank. â€œIt was a very generous donation that we could use to help purchase donations,â€? Wilhelm said. â€œThey were wonderful to work with.â€?

Find community notices on TSD web Families searching for whatâ€™s happening with sports and other youth program activities are invited to visit the Community Notices web page. Community Notices is part of the Tahoma School District web page, www. tahomasd.us. Look on the left side of the page to link to Community Notices.

Registration opens for Oct. 14 PSAT The PSAT will be offered at Tahoma High School on Wednesday, October 14 from 3:15-6:15 p.m. The PSAT is for all college-bound sophomores and juniors. Registration will open on Monday, Sept. 14. Students may register by paying $20 to the THS Cashier. Space is limited, so students are encouraged to register as soon as possible. If you have questions regarding the PSAT, you can call the 7DKRPD FRXQVHOLQJ RIÂżFH DW 425-413-6204.

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onstruction and maintenance crews have had a busy summer, making safety and security improvements at existing schools while, at the same time, the new Tahoma High School project is rapidly taking shape. Much of the summer work was paid for with funds from the 2013 construction and remodeling bond measure. Most of the bond-measure dollars are directed toward WKH QHZ KLJK VFKRRO EXW D VLJQLÂżFDQW SRUtion is paying for improvements at existing schools. Here are highlights from this summerâ€™s projects: New high school: Work at the new Tahoma High School site is on time and within budget. Timber and brush removal is done and grading is substantially complete. Work has begun on pouring concrete footings for the main high school building. Security: Main entrances at Rock Creek and Glacier Park elementary schools were remodeled to improve visibility and control access. Interior doors will be locked at the beginning of each school day; visitors must enter the RIÂżFH DQG UHFHLYH SHUPLVVLRQ WR PRYH LQWR WKH PDLQ KDOOZD\ ([WHULRU ZLQGRZV LQ WKH RIÂżFH are being improved by removing opaque glass blocks and installing clear glass that allows SHRSOH LQ WKH RIÂżFH WR VHH RXWVLGH $ QHZ window is being installed in the area between

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Major shift coming in grade alignments, school boundaries When the school year begins in the fall of 2017, nearly 6,000 of the districtâ€™s students will be in a building that is new to them. It will be the biggest change of this type that Tahoma has ever undertaken, but itâ€™s happening for the best of reasons. This time, instead of shifting students around to lessen the impacts of packed schools, the district will move students into better facilities and eliminate overcrowding. â€œThis is a thrilling event to move from four to six elementary schools, and to move our middle school students into these fantastic facilities,â€? said Annette Whittlesey, who will oversee the boundary review process. Whittlesey is Tahomaâ€™s director of Special Services. :KLOH GLVWULFW RIÂżFLDOV YLHZ WKH move as a positive but challenging proposition, they also recognize that any boundary adjustPHQW LV HPRWLRQDOO\ GLIÂżFXOW IRU students and parents.

7KDW ÂżJXUH LQFOXGHV DOO Tahoma High School students, who will move from the current building to the new facility being built southwest of Four Corners. The districtâ€™s ninth-grade students will attend the new high school, and Tahoma will no longer have a junior high. Two middle schools will house grades 6 through 8 in what is the current high school building and the current junior high. And Tahomaâ€™s existing middle schools will become elementary schools. â€œThis is a big system shift, not just an adjustment,â€? Superintendent Rob Morrow said, noting that the boundary review process will most heavily affect students who are currently pre-kindergarten through third grade. The time line calls for giving all families at least one yearâ€™s notice of the changes. To meet that schedule, the process will begin as soon as the school board assembles a committee this fall.

Tahoma has many open positions, including bus drivers, paraeducators, food service workers, child care and substitutes.

Tahoma hosts open house to attract job candidates The school district is in need of bus drivers, food service workers, paraeducators and substitutes for all three positions. Human Resources Director Mark Koch described the need as typical, but noted that it feels as though the situation is getting more serious each year. To help attract job candidates, the district is hosting an employment open house on Tuesday, Sept. 22 at Central Services Center, 25720 Maple Valley-Black Diamond Road SE. The open house is in two sessions: from noon to 3 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Many positions are available but the need is especially critical in Tahomaâ€™s Nutrition Services department and in Transportation. Visit the Tahoma web page, www.tahomasd.us, and check the Employment Page for job listings.