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Purple lights shine for domestic violence awareness City Council splits on solid waste ordinances BY SARAH BRENDEN
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The city of Covington held its sixth annual Purple Light Nights Saturday in the Pier 1 parking lot. The evening began with a 5K and ended with a tree lighting ceremony. A total of 2,000 purple lights can be seen on downtown center trees in Covington. The Parks and Recreation Department provided the lights. Participants included the Covington Domestic Violence Task Force, Kiwanis, Rotary, and Lions clubs and DAWN, Domestic Abuse Women’s Network. DAWN Development Director Brenda Chrystie and Covington Mayor Margaret Harto announced at the event that Covington Domestic Violence Task Force Director Victoria Throm will be presented with DAWN’s first Woman of Distinction Award at its 19th Annual Benefits Auction and Awards Gala Oct. 3 at the Hyatt Regency in Bellevue. In June 2004, the Covington Domestic Violence Task Force was founded by Throm and Curt Lindsley. Two years later in September 2006, the task force became an incorporated Purple Lights Nights in Covington drew a large gathering of more the 200 to the Town Center for a 5K walk, barbecue and nonprofit. tree lighting to raise awareness of domestic violence and the harm it causes to victims, families and a community. Victoria [ more LIGHT page 2 ] Throm, lower left, founded the Purple Light Nights in Covington. Cedar Heights Elementary students, lower right, participated in the event. Dennis Box, The Reporter Check the website, www.covingtonreporter.com for a slideshow.
Public hearing on potential new Lake Wilderness Elementary remodel, the district said they think they can afford to build a new school. The Tahoma School Board Patterson said the school will have a public hearing during board discussed whether to its regular meeting Oct. 13 to use that savings to reduce the discuss the potential for buildremainder of bonds that need ing a new Lake Wilderness to be sold and return some Elementary. money to taxpayers by Last week, the board not incurring that debt, heard a report from MAPLE but ultimately “both the district staff regarding VALLEY board and bond overthe possibility of buildsight committee agreed ing the new school, as the money should be used opposed to the original plan to build a new Lake Wilderness of remodeling the current aging Elementary school,” he said via building. Kevin Patterson, spokesperson email. Patterson also said expandfor the district, told The Reporter ing projects, like building a new last week the district has saved school instead of remodeling the about $24 million on the new old one, can be done with the high school project because the money from the bond, but only crews haven’t run into any of after a public hearing. the anticipated and budgetedThe resolution for the 2013 for issues. With the $18 milmeasure stated, “…if available lion already ear-marked for the
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A new Lake Wilderness Elementary school would be built on the playfield and the current school would then be demolished. COURTESY KEVIN PATTERSON funds are sufficient from the proceeds of Bonds authorized for the above purposes and/or state and local circumstances require, the District may use such funds to acquire, construct, equip,
modernize and make other capital improvements to the facilities of the District, all as the Board of Directors may determine, after holding a public hearing thereon pursuant to RCW 28A.530.020.”
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The Covington City Council considered two ordinances for mandatory solid waste collection and both failed to pass. The council considered option one, which proposed mandatory solid waste collection. Option two was an ordinance for mandatory solid waste and yard waste collection. Jeff Wagner, mayor pro tem, recused himself from the COVINGTON discussion and vote because he works for Republic Services, the company providing solid waste and recycle pickup for Covington. Wagner’s recusal left six voting members on the council. Both measures tied at 3-3, failing to gain a majority to pass. Each ordinance would have gone into effect July 1, 2016 with criminal enforcement codes for illegal dumping. According to the background information provided by the staff, Auburn, Kent and Renton have passed mandatory solid waste collection ordinances. The staff report noted after Kent adopted a mandatory ordinance there was a decrease in “code enforcement cases regarding garbage, including dumping in areas around the city such as storm ponds and green belts.” During the council discussion of option two for both solid waste and yard waste, Councilman Mark Lanza said, “This summer we (his family) went three months without the need for yard waste. I very rarely have yard waste. I have a hard time justifying mandatory yard waste.” Councilman Joseph Cimaomo said he is against the mandatory yard waste provision. He said his family of three would have filled a yard waste container about one time over the summer. “We shouldn’t be asking people to pay for a service they will never use,” Cimaomo said. Councilman Sean Smith said by not passing the solid waste and [ more TRASH page 2 ]
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[2] October 2, 2015 [ LIGHT from page 1] According to the Purple Light Nights’ website, Throm and Lindsley “saw the need to provide awareness education to the community and business leaders promoting healthy relationships while giving support to victims of domestic violence.” October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and in the fall of 2006, Throm presented the idea of the Purple Light Nights campaign to the task force. According to their website, after months of development, marketing and
processing the campaign, the Purple Light Nights was up and running in October 2007. That same year, in 2007, Throm received the Take Action Award given out by the King County Coalition Against Domestic Violence for her work on the, then, new campaign. According to the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence’s website, Domestic Violence Awareness Month evolved from the ‘Day of Unity’ that was held in October of 1981 by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
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That Day of Unity soon turned into a week of activities devoted to mourning those who died because of domestic violence, celebrating those who survived and connecting those to work toward ending domestic violence across the nation. It was in October 1987, that the first awareness month was observed. The Day of Unity is still celebrated on the first Monday of October, this year that falls on Oct. 5. The Covington Domestic Violence Task Force serves the cities of Covington, Maple Valley and Black Diamond. Monthly meetings fall on the second Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. at the Covington City Hall.
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[ TRASH from page 1] yard waste ordinance the city may be, “delaying what we will have to do in the future…. We as a county and country are starting to face limits. Inevitably we are going to have to get used to recycling. It’s hard but that is the nature of it. If we don’t do it now, it is going to be more expensive down the road. I know it is tough, but I don’t see a way around this.” Councilwoman Marlla Mhoon said residents in the older neighborhoods in Covington are the ones getting, “stuff dumped over the fence.” She also said yard waste is more than grass clippings, but is getting food and compostable material out of the land fills. “Anything that goes
into a garbage disposal should be in compost,” she said. Mhoon said yard waste and composting may become a King County mandate in the future. Scott said people likely don’t understand yet they will not be able to throw food directly in the yard waste bin, but that it will need to go into a special bag, which can create problems if not handled properly. Mayor Margaret Harto said it is important to carefully consider the definition of yard waste and compostable material, which includes yard recyclables and food scraps. Harto said there will be a necessary period of education for the community
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gave me cookies when she wanted me to do something I didn’t want to do.” Her first grade teacher couldn’t get her to do her timed math tests. Not being one to bribe, she solicited my help during a parent/ teacher conference. “You need to tell her to do them.” I told the teacher my directive carried no weight, “I’ll tell her to do them, but I can’t make her because I’m not sitting in class with her.” When my youngest, entered school, she had a whole new slew of issues I’d overlooked. “Mom, did you know I should capitalize every sentence?” “Mom, did you know you can sound out letters to figure out the words?” I had come to a place of acceptance over all this, even going so far as to ask a teacher to tell my kids something I really need them to hear. By high school, I just gave up. I still said a lot, gave advice, and explained how they should be doing something, but my expectations of them hearing me were lowered. If one fraction sunk in, I’d be satisfied. They were good girls; it seemed like my payoff for trying to be heard. Now, my youngest daughter’s best friend Gretchen Leigh
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Often when I think about my role in my family, I think of one of Bill Watterson’s Calvin and Hobbes cartoons: Calvin is standing in a field at night looking at the sky full of stars and yells, “I’M SIGNIFICANT!” He stands there a moment gazing up then says in a smaller voice, “Screams the dust speck.” I know there is sound coming out of my mouth because the members of my family stare at me when I talk. However, that sound apparently does not translate into sensible words because they rarely do what I ask or advise. All I can think is they either don’t understand what I’m saying or they don’t take me seriously. This phenomenon became very clear to when my oldest was around threeyears old. She just wouldn’t listen. I chalked it up to her age. What toddler listens? Then I put her in preschool. “Mom, the teacher says we should pick our toys up after we play with them.” “Mom, the teacher says we shouldn’t hit other kids.” “Mom, the teacher says I can’t crawl around at school and bark.” Mind you, at this age, teacher wisdom only applied to school and was not necessarily practiced at home. Her kindergarten teacher set a bad precedent when my daughter wouldn’t write out her numbers from 1 to 100. She bribed her with cookies. “Mom, the teacher
moved in to finish her senior year. Being far more independent than my daughters have thought of being, she brought a whole new body of philosophies on living life. Did you know that if they start to bed a half hour before they should actually be in bed, they’d get a whole eight or nine hours of sleep? Did you know that if you go to bed the same time you normally do on a late start day that you actually get 10-11 hours of sleep instead of just eight? Did you know that if you went to bed at a decent hour on a weekend, you’d get up before 1 p.m.? Did you know that you can take raw food and make it into edible food when mom’s not around? Now why didn’t I think of that? Although, it seems like I’ve heard those ideas somewhere before. Oh yeah, it was from ME. I AM MOTHER, HEAR ME ROAR! Or should I say, i am mother, hear me roar?
Gretchen Leigh is a stayat-home mom who lives in Covington. You can read more of her writing and her daily blog on her website livingwithgleigh.com or on Facebook at “Living with Gleigh.” Her column is available every week at maplevalleyreporter.comunder the Lifestyles section.
What’s happening at the Lake Wilderness Arboretum From southwest Oregon to southeast Alaska and the Pacific Ocean to the Cascade Range, the Pacific coast old-growth forest is a unique ecosystem dominated by Douglas firs, western hemlocks and sitka spruce ranging in age up to 750 years old. Dozens of varieties of conifers thrive in the Pacific Northwest, many endemic. Its old-growth forest is unique because of the size and age of its trees and the climate. The area is home to some of the few remaining temperate rainforests in the world – along with Chile, it is a global center of forest-based industry. Although some have been transplanted here, 14 conifer species grow wild only in California and lower Oregon, including the redwood – the world’s tallest tree; the giant sequoia – the world’s most massive tree; and the Great Basin bristlecone pine – the world’s longest-living tree. A redwood typically reaches 300 feet in height and 16 feet in diameter, oftentimes larger. Renowned for long life, the oldest recorded age of a redwood is 2,200 years. Visit the Arboretum’s redwood, Sequoiadendron giganteum ‘Wellingtonia,’ near the back edge of the Alpine Garden. Visit LakeWildernessArboretum.org, email info@lakewildernessarboretum.org or call 253-293-5103 to volunteer, donate or become a member.
Maple Valley Food Bank expands services New pick up opportunities and extended hours for food bank Maple Valley Food Bank and Emergency Services has increased the amount of food going out to local households in need. Registered clients can now select nutritious foods in a grocery store type setting, three times per month, instead of two times per month. This includes fresh produce, milk, and eggs that are purchased weekly. In October, evening food bank hours will be added on the fourth Tuesday of
each month, opening 30 minutes later to allow more time for clients to come in after work. New evening food bank hours will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. the second and the fourth Tuesday of each month. The agency serves residents of Black Diamond, Covington, Hobart, Maple Valley, Ravensdale and within the boundaries of The Tahoma School District.
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Colorectal cancer is the collective name given to a couple of different cancers: colon cancer and rectal cancer. Colon cancer is cancer that strikes the large intestine, or colon. Rectal cancer is the name given to cancer of the last few inches of the colon. Most of the time, these cancers begin as clumps of cells that are small and non-cancerous. These clumps are called adenomatous polyps. These polyps could be very small, and they might not cause any symptoms at all. For this reason, regular screening for polyps and for colon cancer is vital. Report any changes in bowel habits, blood in stool, abdominal pain, and a feeling that the bowel doesn’t completely empty. Catching polyps before they become cancerous can prevent colon cancer. A colonoscopy is the best screening test available for colorectal cancer. It is the only screening test that prevents many colorectal cancers. On the day of the procedure, you will receive medication to help you relax. Most people fall asleep and do not remember much about the test when they wake up. 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. 1418559
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What makes a good president
Americans are having a debate over what makes someone a good leader, according to George Friedman in a recent Stratfor article entitled, “The Crisis of the Well-Crafted Candidate”. The current debate over whether business experience matters much in politics was reinforced in A Christian Science Monitor article by Pieter Grier called, “Does Carly Fiorina’s Business Experience at HP Matter?” The current pool of presidential candidates demonstrates there is change in voter attitudes about what makes a good president. On the right we see the rise of “The Donald” Trump. He’s outrageous with his statements, but polls show many voters are looking for honesty rather than political craftsmanship. Trump has come out with nonconservative views favoring single-payer health care – meaning big government. He also supports ending tax breaks for hedge fund managers. He’s demonstrating that personality and character “trump” policy positions. The search for authenticity explains why Hillary Clinton has dropped in the polls while Sen. Bernie Sanders, the openly socialistic candidate, is rising. Clinton once did a poll to determine which vacation spot would make her family more popular with voters. Sanders comes across as more sincere, more bipartisan and less calculating. Sanders, leading in the polls in Iowa and Vermont, his home state, had the audacity to go into enemy territory by speaking to conservative evangelicals at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va. He knew his left-leaning views on abortion, women’s rights and gay marriage were not popular, but he thought that the common concerns of wealth inequality and decline of the middle In Focus
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class might unite liberal and conservatives; the future of the nation is at stake. His search for common ground was both bold and refreshing and is appealing to voters in this time of political gridlock. Authenticity was the word Friedman used in his article to describe the shift in American attitudes. This is because many Americans have come to the realization that policy positions are not something presidents can actually carry out in regard to increasing jobs and improving the economy. Neither can they bring about change because most of the power to do so lies in Congress, not the presidency. Congress controls the purse strings. Grier, in his article on Fiorina, discusses whether business experience influences voters. While Fiorina and Trump both tout their business acumen, these skills do not matter much in government where the bureaucracy may not
obey orders from their president as they do in the business world and congressional leaders may not cooperate and cannot easily be fired. One of our greatest presidents, Harry Truman, was a flop as a businessman, while Herbert Hoover, a business success story as an engineer, failed to motivate the nation during the Great Depression. Jimmy Carter, a peanut-processing businessman is found low in the esteem of the country as president. George W. Bush, with a master’s of business administration, was not aided in his presidency by his degree. My own experience in government has shown that being successful in business does not make for success in the political sphere. Government plays by different rules and has differing goals. Dr. Ben Carson, a retired brain surgeon, has risen due to his clear Christian values and honesty, while it is patently obvious that he has [ more ELFERS page 11 ]
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The decision of state Sen. Andy Hill to not take on Gov. Jay Inslee in 2016 forced the Democratic Party attack machine to brake hard and return to the shop. Its operators had invested much time into manufacturing salvos to launch at the Redmond Republican who they presumed would be the Democratic governor’s opponent next fall. In recent months, these Democratic operatives even test-fired a few in Hill’s direction. Now they need to restock and reload for what appears to be a battle with a man they’ve mostly ignored - Bill Bryant, a mild-mannered and widely unknown member of the GOP mainstream who is an elected Seattle port commissioner. As elated as the Democratic muscle is with not having to tackle Hill, it’s hard not to imagine they (and maybe Inslee too) are suffering a bit of a letdown as well. They expected the governor would face as tough an election in 2016 as he did in 2012. Yet one-by-one, those with the seeming potential to mount such a challenge have chosen not to do so. Jerry Cornfield
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Rob McKenna, who lost to Inslee in 2012, signaled he wasn’t seeking a rematch. State Sens. Bruce Dammeier of Puyallup and Steve Litzow of Mercer Island have also said no. Congressman Dave Reichert is still talking himself up for the race but seems unlikely to talk himself into it. If Bryant winds up the Democratic Party’s chief target it means he’s also the Republican Party’s torchbearer. That’s going to take some getting used to for GOP leaders. Unseating Inslee is a top priority but they, much like Democrats, had kind of counted on having a better known personality taking on the governor. Republican leaders must decide how much the state party will invest in a Bryant bid. There’s a risk that anything perceived to be less than all-in will be deemed a concession they don’t believe Bryant can win. In 2012, the party contributed $2 million directly to the McKenna campaign and another $500,000 of in-kind contributions, according to campaign finance reports filed with the Public Disclosure Commission. Nearly all of that arrived in the general election so there’s plenty of time to watch how Bryant’s campaign evolves and political events unfold.
Meanwhile, those guiding the Republican Governors Association are hashing through the same kinds of questions. In 2012, the RGA made its presence felt in Washington when it shelled out roughly $9 million in ads and mailers against Inslee. RGA officials have yet to signal a willingness to expend that much again. They too want to see if Bryant’s campaign can raise money and build an organization capable of taking on – and taking down – an incumbent governor in a state that hasn’t elected a Republican governor in 35 years. Bryant on Monday picked up the endorsement of Dan Evans, a former three-term Republican governor. Backing from another venerable Republican is due to be announced next week. Bryant’s aides say the campaign is exactly where it is supposed to be at this stage. Still this is not how leaders of the Grand Old Party envisioned the campaign would be playing out. Neither did the Democrats.
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BLOTTER All subjects in the police blotter are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
ASSAULT • On Sept. 16 officers responded to reports that a male subject returned home when he wasn’t supposed to. According to the police report, he assaulted a female victim and punched a hole into a wall. • On Sept. 26 it was
pants of a vehicle in possession of marijuana. After speaking with the two, it was determined by officers that they were underage.
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• On Sept. 20 officers were contacted by the reporting party who suspects drug dealing of meth and heroin is being done by a female renter. The police reported stated there is constant traffic in and out of the residence and the reporting party has witnessed people using drugs outside.
• On Sept. 22 officers responded to Kentwood High School to reports that two female students were found to be in possession of stun guns and marijuana. According to the police report, the two were found smoking in a bathroom.
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HIT AND RUN • On Sept. 22 officers responded to the Covington Walmart to reports that a vehicle parked in the parking lot was hit while the driver was in the store.
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Starting in 2016, the Kent School District will be adding a King County Sheriff ’s Office school resource officer to serve its unincorporated schools during the school year. Primary services will be provided to Kentlake High School, Grass Lake Elementary School and Sawyer Woods Elementary School. For the three months that school is out of session, the deputy will provide patrol service in the unincorporated sheriff ’s office precinct area. This shared service, with the school district paying for nine months and King County picking up the tab for the three months that school is out of session, is an arrangement that has operated successfully in other King County school districts for many years. “As a parent, I know firsthand the
anxiety and heartache we feel when faced with the countless tragedies that have occurred in our nation’s schools,” said Councilman Reagan Dunn. “The safety of our children, schools, and communities is a top priority. I’m proud to have worked to make this possible.” School resource officers are deputies located on school properties, assigned to specific schools or school sites. The services include patrol services for district grounds, providing specialized resources for students and staff, and other duties. Resource officers provide education and training for school staff, students, and parents. The resource officers are encouraged to develop rapport with students and staff, treating the school as a community and using community oriented policing techniques to ensure school safety.
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• On Sept. 23 officers responded to the Covington Walmart to reports that two females had been shoplifting. According to the police report, they had concealed the stolen items in their purses and stroller. They were released at the scene and charged by investigation. • On Sept. 24 officers responded to reports that the reporting party found their vehicle had been entered and items had been taken from inside. According to the police report, there was no damage done to the vehicle.
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State elections division sending out 218,000 postcards to potential voters Washington election officials sent out postcards last week to about 218,000 state residents who appear eligible to vote, but haven’t registered. The mailing has a simple message that online registration is easy: “3 minutes. Click. Done.” The postcard notes that the recipients aren’t on the voter rolls and that they are invited to register online or by mail by Oct. 5 in order to take part in the general election. First-time Washington voters may also register in person at their county elections office by Oct. 26. Ballots and voters’ pamphlets will be mailed in mid-October. Washington currently has 3.94 million registered voters. That number is expected to break the 4 million mark early in 2016. Registrations and voter participation always spike in the presidential/gubernatorial
election year. Washington residents are eligible to vote if they are at least 18, a U.S. citizen and not under custody of the Department of Corrections for a Washington felony. “We hope these postcards will provide just the nudge for people to go online and get registered,” said Secretary of State Kim Wyman, the state’s chief elections officer. The mailing list was generated by information from the Electronic Registration Information Center, a non-profit organization of member states that helps improve the accuracy of voter registration lists and provides information on unregistered potential voters that states can contact. At a minimum, the data include information from the Department of Licensing and voter records, including name, address, date of birth and last four digits of the Social Security
number. Private data, such as date of birth and last four digits of Social Security, are anonymous before being transmitted to the information center. Cross-match with other member states also is done. The information center is able to identify voters who have moved within their state or out of state, those who have died, those who have duplicate registrations, and those who are potentially eligible to vote but are not yet registered. The elections division also regularly checks for voters who are behind bars for a state felony. Wyman and state Elections Director Lori Augino said the information center information is extremely helpful in having a balanced program of voter outreach and keeping the rolls clean. “We want every eligible person, including our new 18 year olds, to get registered and then to vote,” said
Wyman. “We truly believe that `Your vote is your voice.’ “People will want to take part in the 2015 elections, which emphasize the importance of local races and issues, and the 2016 presidential-year elections should be really exciting. We don’t want any eligible person left out.” The postcard mailings are now in their fourth year. The cost is 23 cents per postcard, including printing and postage. This is the largest number mailed out since the initial mailing of 1 million in 2012. Only new contacts are including in the latest mailing. Most of the postcards are in English. King County also provides about 79,000 in Chinese and Vietnamese. Adams, Franklin and Yakima provide over 11,000 bilingual English and Spanish.
Train show coming to Ravensdale The Greater Maple Valley Unincorporated Council is hosting its 18th annual Operating Model Train Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oct. 17 and 18 at the Gracie Hansen Community Center in Ravensdale. Trains will be displayed on creative operating layouts in most gauges. Attendees can bring their own trains (Lionel/ HO/other) to run on the tracks, too. The Black Diamond Museum will display historical sites and stories from the local area. The suggested donation at the door is $5 per adult and $2 per child. Kids can participate in the LEGO contest by bringing a pre-built entry to the event. There will be two age categories, 11 and under and 12-18. One prize will be awarded in each category and entries will be judged on Saturday afternoon.
Street of Heroes: County Council Wigs, gas cards provide peace of mind for breast cancer patients recognizes road designation Road leading to Tahoma National Cemetery receives title It is the final resting “Our military veterans place of many men and should be treated like the women who served heroes that they our country, and are,” said Counthe Metropolicilman Reagan tan King County Dunn, prime Council has adsponsor of the opted an ordinance legislation. “I hope officially designatthis small token ing the county of appreciation Reagan Dunn arterial serving the helps express the Tahoma National profound gratitude Cemetery as King we have for the County’s “Street of Hesacrifices made by these roes.” men to protect our great
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For those facing a cancer diagnosis, treatment and prognosis is a chief priority. Financial concerns come up, too — and not just about treatment costs. Everyday expenses may take on new importance, or strain a family’s budget. “They wonder, ‘How am I going to pay for gas to get to radiation every week?’” said Donna Banks, RN, Breast Health Program coordinator at MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital. Come Walk With Me, a breast cancer walk taking place Saturday, Oct. 3, raises money to help with these kinds of expenses
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for breast cancer patients. Registration for the walk ended Sept. 30. You don’t need to attend the event to donate, and donations are accepted through the end of October. Gas cards and Safeway grocery cards are just one of the items covered by funds raised for the event. Wigs for women in cancer treatment, provided at the Dr. Richard C. Ostenson Cancer Center at Good Samaritan, are another item made possible by funds raised at Come Walk With Me. Wigs make a huge difference, according to Tamara Miller, BSHS, LE, Good Samaritan’s Cancer Resource Center Coordinator. Miller has helped hundreds of women in treatment for cancer choose wigs and learn how to care for them. “For some women, losing their hair can be just as hard as the cancer diagnosis itself,” Miller says. “It makes them feel like less of a woman.” But after an hour-long appointment with Miller, patients often feel like themselves again. “It’s quite the transforma-
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you to purchase a cash card. Once you purchase the card they will have you call them back with the special There have been reports of pin number on the back of a large amount of fraudulent the card. calls allegedly coming from Then within seconds the the King County Sheriff’s funds will be transferred to Office. their account. The calls state there is a They will then tell you to warrant out for your arrest go down to the King County for not showing up for jury Courthouse and sign up duty or mention nonpayfor jury duty and that King ment of back taxes. County will reimburse The Sheriff’s Ofyou with a cashier’s KING COUNTY check for the amount fice does not solicit for funds over the you paid them. phone under any The King County circumstances. Sheriff’s Office or the Criminals are not courts will never call you able to use false or “spoofed” for money on a warrant or numbers to make it appear tell you in advance they are that the call is coming from coming to arrest you. the Sheriff’s Office phone If you are a victim of number or from the courts. this scam, you may file a If someone contacts complaint with the Federal you and tells you there is a Communications Commiswarrant out for your arrest sion at http://www.fcc.gov/ because you missed jury duty complaints. or that you owe back taxes, If you received a false call this is a scam. Discontinue and actually sent funds and the call immediately. wish to file a complaint with The caller then tells you the Federal Trade Commisto pay hundreds of dollars to sion you can do so at http:// avoid being arrested. www.ftccomplaintassistant. They use high pressure gov/Information. tactics to get you panicked For more information on and are very professional this topic visit the U.S. Courts sounding. at http://www.uscourts.gov/ If they get you to agree to FederalCourts/JuryService/ pay the money, they will tell JurorScams.aspx.
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King County is offering two upcoming opportunities for the public to learn about the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill in Maple Valley. On Wednesday, Oct. 14, the King County Solid Waste Division hosts its regular community meeting, which is open to all who are interested in discussing conditions and activities at the landfill.
The meeting is set for 7-9 p.m. at the King County Library Service Center, 960 Newport Way NW, Issaquah, and will include a presentation by representatives from Bio Energy Washington, the company that owns and operates the landfill gas-to-energy plant at Cedar Hills. The Solid Waste Division is offering a guided, 90-minute tour of the 920-acre landfill at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17. Tour participants
Protecting foods from power failures • What should I do to protect foods if the power goes out? Try to keep the doors closed on your refrigerators and freezers as much as possible. This keeps the cold air inside. A full freezer can stay at freezing temperatures about two days, a half-full freezer about one day. If you think the power will be out for several days, try to find some ice to pack inside your refrigerator. Remember to keep your raw foods separate from your ready-to-eat foods. • What foods should I be concerned about? Foods are categorized into groups. They may be: 1. potentially hazardous, 2. non-hazardous, but quality, not safety, could be affected from changes in tempera-
will get a firsthand look at how this modern landfill facility manages the estimated 800,000 tons of solid waste it receives each year, while at the same time creating resources from waste. The last operating landfill in King County, Cedar Hills encompasses 920 acres and takes in all of the solid waste generated in King County, excluding the cities of Seattle and Milton.
ture, or safe. Potentially hazardous foods are the most important. These include meats, fish, poultry, dairy products, eggs and egg products, soft cheeses, cooked beans, cooked rice, cooked potatoes, cooked pasta, potato/pasta/macaroni salads, custards and puddings. Some foods may not be hazardous but the quality may be affected by increases in temperature. These foods include salad dressings, mayonnaise, butter, margarine, produce and hard cheeses. Some foods are safe. These are carbonated beverages, unopened bottled juices, ketchup, mustard, relishes, jams, peanut butter and barbecue sauce. • When do I save and when do I throw out food? Refrigerated foods should be safe as long as the power is out no more than a few hours and the refrigerator/freezer doors have been kept closed. Potentially hazardous foods should be discarded if they warm up above 41 F. Frozen foods that remain frozen are not a risk. If potentially hazardous foods are thawed, but are still cold or have [ more FOODS page 11 ]
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SPORTS ROUNDUP GIRLS SOCCER • Kentlake 1-2-1, 4-2-1 Sept. 22 KL 1 - Tahoma 1 Sept. 24 KL 1 - Kentwood 2
VOLLEYBALL • Tahoma 2-0, 4-2 Sept. 22 Tahoma 3 - Kentridge 0 Sept. 25 Tahoma 3 - Decatur 0 Sept. 28 Tahoma 3 - Kentridge 0 • Kentwood 2-0, 6-0 Sept. 22 KW 3 - Mount Rainier 0 Sept. 25 KW 3 - Thomas Jefferson 0 Sept. 28 KW 3 - Kent-Meridian 1
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During prime time Thursday, the Kentwood Conquerors beat its South Puget Sound League rival Kentridge. The Conks won 62-24 over the Chargers at French Field during Root Sports Game of the Week. Kentwood is now 3-1 overall and 1-0 in league play. The Chargers started the game with a 27yard field goal in the first quarter, taking the early lead over the Conks. Kentwood answered with a 2-yard touchdown run by junior running back Chevy Kalua fuimaono. The Chargers regained the lead 10-7 after a touchdown during the first quarter. The Conks ended the first regaining the lead 14-10 after a 15 yard pass from senior quarterback Brian Campbell to senior running back Isaiah Williams. Kentwood scored two more touchdowns during the second quarter and were unsuccessful on a two point conversion. The first score was a 20 yard touchdown pass from Campbell. He also scored the second touchdown after a 13-yard gain into the end zone. The game entered halftime with Kentwood leading 27-10. The Conks scored another seven early in the third quarter after a 22-yard run by sophomore wide receiver Mekhi Williams. The Chargers put seven on the board after an interception, bringing Kentwood’s
lead to 34-17. The Conks began to run away with the game, scoring three more touchdowns in the third quarter. A 2-yard gain by Kalua Fuimaono, a 20-yard pass from Campbell to senior Bryce Richard and a 49 yard quarterback keeper by Campbell. After three quarters of play, Kentwood led its rival 55-17. Kentwood scored once more after an interception by Jalen Ureta for 67 yards in the fourth quarter. With the score 62-17, Kentridge put seven more on the board before the clock hit zero. The Conks head back to French Field Friday, today, for a match up against the undefeated, 4-0 Tahoma Bears. Kick off is set for 7 p.m.
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The Falcons lost its first league matchup of the season, 35-7 to Kent-Meridian Friday. The only score of the night for Kentlake came during the third quarter after trailing the Royals 21-0 in the first half. The Falcons take a week break from league play and host Todd Beamer at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 at French Field.
Kentwood senior Brian Campbell runs up field on a quarterback keeper until he is pushed out of bounds Thursday. SARAH BRENDEN, The Reporter
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Mitchell closes riding career at Emerald Downs BY DENNIS BOX Editor
Jockey Gallyn Mitchell is closing in on his last ride after 33 years in the thoroughbred racing saddle. The 53-year-old Mitchell, who lives in Enumclaw, closed the Emerald Downs’ meet Sunday with the record for stakes victories, 80, wins at Emerald with 1,419 and $14,922,232 in earnings. He had ridden all 20 season at Emerald Downs. Over this three decade career,
all-time leading rider at Emerald Downs has notched 2,742 wins and nearly $22 million in earnings. Mitchell enjoyed a long riding career partly because he was not injured during most his racing years. In the last few years Mitchell did sustain an injury to his thumb when a horse stepped on him. At the opening of the 2013 season he suffered a heart attack. He did return to Emerald Downs on closing day 2013 to ride Chasing Pete, and won. The victory contin-
ued his streak as the only Emerald Downs’ jockey to win a race in every season at the track. Along with his horse racing career, Mitchell also worked as a stunt rider in films, including “Seabiscuit,� “Little Big Man� and “Planet of the Apes.� On closing day Sunday, Emerald Downs honored his career with The Gallyn Mitchell Purse. Mitchell may ride a few more races at other tracks as 2015 comes to a close.
Gallyn Mitchell, with his wife, Denise in the winner’s circle after winning the 2009 Longacres Mile. Photo courtesy Emerald Downs
Take advantage of fall sales to add plants to your garden reach for the largest bulbs you can find. Bigger bulbs bear more blooms. I am going to buy more tulip bulbs this fall but I have been disappointed in the past as very few of the 50 bulbs I planted actually bloomed. Why? Tulips need to be a mature size to flower so make sure you invest in full-size bulbs that are firm with no signs of rot. Tulip bulbs at least 12 centimeters in diameter are considered superior. Tulips also need soil that drains quickly so pick a raised bed or area with sandy soil. Mice and voles will eat tulip bulbs and deer will nip off the buds before they bloom. Try planting tulips in a large container to keep
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Get thee to a nursery this week because as fall settles in the prices on trees and shrubs go down. Fall closeout sales are a good investment especially for larger trees and shrubs. Fall is best for planting trees and shrubs because the soil is still warm from the summer – encouraging new root growth – but the autumn rains mean you can let nature take over your watering chores. This is also a good week for buying spring-blooming bulbs. Tulips, daffodils, crocus and other spring bloomers are planted in the fall but will sprout and bloom in the spring. Buy bulbs as soon as you see them for sale for the best selection. If you can pick them from an open bin
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quantities that could make you sick. If possible use a thermometer to check the temperature of the foods. If potentially hazardous foods are found to be less than 41 F, then they should be considered safe. When in doubt throw it out. • What happens when the power goes back on? Allow time for refrigerators to reach the proper temperature of less than 41¼ F before restocking. Restock with fresh foods as necessary.
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The Greater Maple Valley Unincorporated Area Council’s monthly meeting is scheduled from 7-9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5 at the Maple Valley Fire Station on the southeast corner of the intersection of Southeast 231st Street and state Route 169 across from the King County Sheriff’s Precinct No. 3. Members of the public are invited to attend and can address the council on any local issue during an open comment period at the start of each meeting. The council is locally elected and represents all unincorporated area residents living in the Tahoma School District. King County and state officials often are invited to address the council
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Junk to jewels Fall cleaning? Need more space in your garage? The Black Diamond Community Center needs art work, vases, baskets, jewelry, pictures and other slightly used junk that could be come jewels for our weekly raffles. The money raised at our lunch raffles buys salads and desserts for senior meals. The center could also use towels, sheets, sleeping bags, and children’s clothing for our clothing bank. Items should be clean and in good condition. All items are given out for free in the clothing bank.
RESOLUTION NO. 15-10 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COVINGTON, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, INDICATING THE CITY COUNCIL’S INTENTION TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING on october 13, 2015, ON THE PROPOSED ASSUMPTION OF THE RIGHTS, POWERS, FUNCTIONS, AND OBLIGATIONS of the covington transportation benefit district WHEREAS, in the 2015 3rd Special Session of the Washington State Legislature, the state legislature passed 2ESSB 5987 entitled “Transportation Revenue”, of which a new Section 301 of Part III, “Local Transportation Revenue—Transportation Benefit Districts” provides that in any city or county in which a transportation benefit district has been established pursuant to Chapter 36.73 of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) with boundaries coterminous with the boundaries of the city or county may absorb that transportation benefit district and assume all the district’s rights, powers, functions, and obligations; and WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 36.73 the City Council of the City of Covington (the “Council”) passed Ordinance No. 0213 creating the Covington Transportation Benefit District (“TBD”) with boundaries coterminous with the boundaries of the city and with Covington City Council members serving as the TBD Board members; and
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WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 302 of 2ESSB 5987, the Council must pass a resolution indicating its intention to hold a public hearing on the proposed assumption of the rights, powers, functions, and obligations of the TBD and setting a time and place for the hearing; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COVINGTON, WASHINGTON, hereby resolves as follows: 1. The City Council of the City of Covington hereby indicates its intent to hold a public hearing on the City of Covington’s proposed absorption and assumption of the rights, powers, functions, and obligations of the Covington Transportation Benefit District; said hearing shall be held at the next regular Covington City Council Meeting at 7 pm on October 13, 2015, at Covington City Hall. 2. Pursuant to Section 303 of 2ESSB 5987, upon adoption of this resolution a copy of this resolution shall be published in the Covington Reporter two times during the two weeks prior to the above scheduled hearing. ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Covington, Washington, in open and regular session this 22nd day of September, 2015.
PUBLIC NOTICE #1422277 LEGAL NOTICE J B STORAGE NORTH BEND,WA. 98045 NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION Notice is hereby given that the undersigned intends to auction the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property under the Washington Selfservice Storage Facilities act. the undersigned will sell at public auction by silent bidding on the 3rd day of OCT. 2015. from 10am to 12am on premisies where said property has been stored and which are located at JB STORAGE PROPERTY LLC 46925 SE Middle Fork Road North Bend WA 98045 county of (King) State of Washington. (1) KELSEY ENGH 4330 PRESTON FALL CITY RD. FALL CITY
WA. 98324 (2) GEORGE HAAS JR. PO BOX 456 FALL CITY WA. 98024 (3) JESSE HUMPHRIES PO BOX 2024 NORTH BEND WA. 98045 (4) TRAVIS IRISH 10319 394TH PL. S E SNOQUALMIE WA. 98065 purchase must be paid for at the time of purchase in cash only. all purhased items sold as-is where are and must be removed at time of sale. sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Published in Snoqulamie Valley Record September 30,2015, Covington/Maple Valley/ Black Diamond Reporter October 2, 2015
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Application Name:
Maple Hills Division IV Subdivision & Major Tree Clearing Permit
Application File Number:
LU14-0003/0013 & LU15-0008/0013
Primary Contact:
Matt Hough, PE CPH Consultants 11431 Willows Road NE, Suite 120 Redmond, WA 98052 425-285-2390
Public Hearing:
Monday, October 19, 2015 at 2:30 pm
Date and Location:
City of Covington - City Hall Council Chambers 16720 SE 271st Street, Suite 100 Covington, WA 98042 253-480-2400
Project Location: The subject property is located at 20714 SE 260th St (Parcel No 2922069134), and is situated in the NE Quarter of Section 29, Township 22N and Range 6E in the City of Covington, King County, WA. Project Description: The developer is proposing to subdivide 3.53 acres into 14 single family residential lots. Main access to the property will be via Maple Hills Division I. Emergency fire access will be provided via a controlled access gate at SE 260th St. Transportation Concurrency was granted pursuant to the Settlement Agreement and Settlement Agreement RE: Traffic Concurrency signed December 14, 2010 and amended January 14, 2015. Water service will be provided by Covington Water District and sewer service will be provided by Soos Creek Water and Sewer District. Emergency services will be provided by the City of Covington and the Kent Fire Department, Regional Fire Authority. A major tree clearing permit will be reviewed concurrently with the development application. The site contains critical areas. SEPA Determination: Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS) dated 08/21/2015. Public Hearing: City staff recommends that the Hearing Examiner APPROVE WITH CONDITIONS the proposed Maple Hills Division IV. A copy of the proposed conditions will be available from the Community Development Department at Covington City Hall no later than 1 week prior to the public hearing. This notice constitutes the Notice of Public Hearing in accordance with CMC Section 14.40.020. Per CMC Chapter 14.30, the Hearing Examiner will make a decision approving, approving with conditions, or denying the proposed conditional use permit. The Hearing Examiner’s decision will be available approximately 10 working days after the close of the public hearing. Written comments on the proposal may be submitted prior to, or at the public hearing. To submit written comments prior to the public hearing, please mail, email via permitservices@covingtonwa.gov, or deliver the comments to the Community Development Department at Covington City Hall, prior to the hearing date. Please contact Permit Services at 253-480-2440, or via email at should you have any questions regarding the hearing process.
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I again want to endorse Mary Jane Glaser as she continues to demonstrate a sincere willingness to step up and serve the Tahoma School District as a member of the board. There are multiple stakeholders within the district – parents, teachers, businesses, public and private associations, churches, voters at large and most important of all, students. Mary Jane has listened to them all, served them all and has the experience required to continue building the increasingly good reputation of the school district and the greater community as a wonderful place to live and be. I encourage the support of a citizen of the community without reservation.
Gary Habenicht Ravensdale
Support for Mary Jane Glaser As an employee of the Tahoma School District for over 40 years, I have experienced many school board elections without taking a public position on an individual candidate. In retirement, however, I find myself in a different position and have made the decision to publicly support one of the candidates for Position 3 on the
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Tahoma School District Board of Directors, Mary Jane Glaser. I respect anyone who chooses to run for these important positions and have had the good fortune to work directly with multiple school board members. In my experience, Mary Jane has been and continues to be an exemplary school board member. I believe the following characteristics contribute to her success and influence on our quality school system. Commitment – Mary Jane cares about young people and gives the time and energy necessary to understand the issues. All board members give of their time, but in my experience none have contributed as much time as Mary Jane. She does this through her school board participation at meetings and on district committees as well as through her contributions in multiple community organizations. She reads the school board packets, asks clarifying questions, and is always prepared to contribute her thinking at meetings. Knowledge and Experience – Mary Jane understands the role of the board in establishing policy, direction, and monitoring progress. She has been a voice for our school system at the local, state, and federal level serving on multiple state level committees working on issues and advocating for public education with members of the state legislature. She has working knowl-
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[16] October 2, 2015 LETTERS FROM PAGE 15 edge of state financing for public schools, school district budgeting, school construction, and the impact of state and national curriculum and assessment reforms on our system. Team – Mary Jane understands the importance of working as a team and has the knowledge and skill to contribute in a leadership position and as a team member. She contributes her thinking while being open to being influenced by the
www.covingtonreporter.com • www.maplevalleyreporter.com thinking of others and supports decisions that are made by the team. Mary Jane brings passion and commitment to meeting the responsibilities of a school board member. She is an advocate for involvement of students and parents in important system decisions and is a critical member of our “Future Ready” team. She has my vote to continue as a member of the team providing leadership in our school system.
Mike Maryanski Maple Valley
Glaser wants the best for students I fully support Mary Jane Glaser for Tahoma School District Board of Directors, Position No. 3. I have seen her in action on many occasions and everything she does to benefit Tahoma is from the heart. Mary Jane does not have any personal agendas and she is not seeking re-election for the title. Mary Jane genuinely wants what is best for our children, school district and community and has the knowledge and experience to keep Tahoma headed in the right direction.
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In less than two years Tahoma will go through a major overhaul. Thousands of students will be repositioned across the district. Staff will be redistributed throughout our schools. Two new grade schools will be added and a new high school will open. In addition to all of that, a new curriculum and education standards will be implemented and kindergarten will move from half-day to full-day schedules across the district. Mary Jane has been instrumental in all of these improvements from the ground floor. With over 18 years of experience on the school board, she
understands the requirements of the system and what is necessary to keep Tahoma successful. This is a critical time for our school district. When you vote on Nov. 3 please vote for Mary Jane. She has the experience, drive and proven dedication to keep Tahoma on the path for continued success.
Katrina Montgomery Maple Valley
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