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Ryan McIrvin was winning handily over Monique Taylor-Swan for Renton City Council Position 4 in initial returns in Tuesday’s general election. Position 4 was an open council seat following Greg Taylor’s decision not to seek re-election to a third term. Mayor Denis Law ran unopposed for a third four-year term. Also unopposed was Ed Prince, who is completing his first term on the City Council. Ruth Perez, who was appointed in January to the seat vacated by Terri Briere’s death and was elected to finish the term. Don Persson also

ran unopposed and will serve a fifth term on the Council. Carol Ann Witschi also will join the City Council in Position 3, the seat held by council veteran Marcie Palmer. Palmer’s decision to not seek re-election came too late to have her name removed from the ballot; she won 27.48 percent of the vote to Witschi’s 71.94 percent. Also is appears that Carolyn Parnell’s long career as a Public Hospital District No. 1 commissioner is coming to an end. In initial returns, Parnell received 35.88 percent of the vote to M. Chris Monson’s 63.79 percent in commission District 2. The race for the open hospital district commission Position 4 seat was closer. Lawton Montgomery of Kent

received 55.87 percent of the initial returns to Savannah Clifford-Visker’s 43.56 percent. Only Renton School Board member Lynn Desmarais faced a challenger in Tuesday’s general election. In the initial tally, she received 62.96 percent of the vote to Larry Wright’s 36.67 percent. Longtime School Board member Todd Franceschina ran unopposed, as did Gloria Hodge who is seeking an open seat on the School Board. The King County Elections Division will continue to post new results online at www.kingcounty.gov/elections at about 4:30 p.m. each weekday. The final results will be certified on Nov. 24.

Practice makes perfect Firefighters with Renton Fire and Emergency Services, here working together to remove a “victim” from a crumpled car, took part in a regional training exercise on extrication techniques Tuesday at the headquarters station for the Renton fire department Tuesday. BELOW: Victim is carried away DEAN A. RADFORD, Renton Reporter

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A 63-year-old Renton-area man died Monday night after falling during a hike on Little Si in North Bend. According to the Sheriff ’s Department, dispatchers received a call at about 7:55 p.m. Monday from a man who said he fell off a trail and was injured. He was disoriented and not sure where he was. The dispatcher pinpointed his location to the Little Si area and members of King County Search and Rescue responded and found [ more FALL page 4 ]

Former Hazen High School teacher charged with rape of a child BY DEAN A. RADFORD dradfrod@rentonreporter.com

A former Renton School District teacher fired from his job in August has been charged with third-degree rape of a child for allegedly having sex with one of female students nearly 10 years ago. Arraignment for Jeffrey C. Willis, 43, of Kent, is Nov. 16 at the Norm Maleng

Regional Justice Center in Kent. He was charged Oct. 30 and is not in custody. His firing occurred following an internal investigation by the school district, triggered when the student, now 23 years old, in August revealed to district officials the incident at Dimmitt Middle School when she was 14. The school district forwarded the information to the Renton Police Department. Detectives investigated and submitted their case to the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. According to charging documents, Willis had sexual relations with the girl in 2006 at each of their homes, in his car

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and on a trail behind Maplewood Heights Elementary School, among other places. They kissed at Dimmitt, where the girl was in Willis’s language-arts class. Willis would occasionally drive her home, which drew the attention of fellow teachers who counseled him not to do so, according or charging documents. He would then pick up the girl a few blocks away from school. The girl developed a crush on Willis, according to charging documents, and his heart would skip a beat when they passed in the hallway. The girl broke off the relationship in fall 2006 when she was a freshman at Hazen

High School. Willis was still at Dimmitt Middle School. Renton investigators on Sept. 24 interviewed Willis, who was accompanied by his attorney. He acknowledged developing a sexual relationship with the girl, which he knew was wrong, according to charging documents. District spokesman Randy Matheson indicated last week the district believes this was a one-time incident and not a pattern. “We have no reason to believe there were other students involved,” he said. Reach Dean A. Radfrod at 425-255-3484 ext. 5050.

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Though her latest book is another “cozy mystery,” a generally bloodless genre that features upscale amateur sleuths like Miss Marple or Jessica Fletcher from “Murder, She Wrote,” solving crimes in upscale communities, local author Lynn Bohart is not backing away from difficult subject matter. This time around, the “Old Maids of Mercer Island” in her new book, “A Candidate for Murder,” deal with child abuse. It is the second book in the series. The first, also set on the Eastside, dealt with human trafficking, despite the lighter tone and humor that helps define the genre. Bohart realizes she is “pushing the envelope” of the cozy genre, but it gives her a chance to take on larger social issues. “It’s more what I’m interested in,” Bohart said this past week. “I don’t like vanilla mysteries.” “A Candidate For Murder” is Bohart’s fifth novel, all self-published. Along with the two cozy mysteries set on Mercer Island, she has written two books in her “Giorgio Salvatori Mystery” series and a stand-alone mystery novel (all are available on Amazon). The new book once again revolves around a small group of older women on Mercer Island who find themselves in the middle of a mystery when the campaign manager of a disliked rival and mayoral candidate is killed. The murder brings the rivals together and the clues lead all through the region, including our city. “We bring murder to Renton,” Bohart said. Bohart, who in her day job is the president of the nonprofit Renton Community Foundation (and a monthly columnist for the Renton Reporter), has never been involved in a murder herself, but for this book – like her others –

Bohart in Applegate. “My daughter will tell you she’s a lot like me!” Bohart said with a laugh. “These women are realistic.” She writes about five times a week and said she misses the characters when she’s away too long so she treats her hobby and her craft seriously and does not worry too much about finding an agent or a publisher. “If I’m going to do this, I have to treat it like a part time job or it’s not going to happen,” she said. “Self-publishing gives you the reward of actually seeing your books in print.” For Bohart, when she sits down to work, she said she has an idea, but often lets the characters dictate what happens. “When I write I know the beginning and the end and then I fill in between,” she said, adding “so often it’s your characters that make your decisions.” With the publication this summer of “A Candidate for Murder,” Bohart has already begun work on the third book in the series, disrupting the generally quiet lives of her Mercer Island characters. “Now dead bodies keep showing up,” she said with a glimmer in her eye. Bohart is hosting her first-ever book signing and discussion next week at Renton Technical College, with all proceeds going to Allied Arts of Renton. The event is $20 and will include food and beverages. Books will be for sale. A discussion of plot twists, plotting clues and how to kill a character are also scheduled. The event is scheduled for 5:30 to 7 p.m. Nov. 10 in the Culinaire Room at RTC. For tickets, visit www. rentonfoundation.org.

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A cluster of E. coli cases led to the voluntary closure of many Chipotle restaurants this past week, including one in Renton. The restaurants under investigation are linked to 25 cases of E. coli illnesses in Washington. Twelve more cases were reported from Oregon, also associated with Chipotle restaurants. Seven of the Washington patients and one Oregon patient were hospitalized; there have been no deaths. Four cases were reported in King County, nine in Clark County, one in Cowlitz County, and five in Skagit County. Three cases were reported in Oregon residents. While the outbreak appears to be linked to food served at Chipotle restaurants, the food or other source of contamination hasn’t yet been determined and remains under investigation. Restaurants in Washington state have voluntarily closed until further information on the cause of the outbreak is available. Some types of E. coli can cause bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, fever, and vomiting. Those illnesses can sometimes result in severe, life-threatening illness and may be fatal. “Anyone who thinks they may have become ill from eating at a Chipotle restaurant in the past three weeks should consult their healthcare provider,” said state Epidemiologist Dr. Scott Lindquist. “The elderly and very young children are more likely to become severely ill from this kind of E.

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The following information was compiled from Renton Police Department case reports. A 25-year-old West Hill man was pistol whipped and assaulted by four men Oct. 15 who were attempting to rob him or steal his vehicle. He had just picked up a prescription for his mother on South Grady Way. In an attempt to get away, he hit the gas pedal, with one of the attackers in the front seat. He knows the man. His vehicle came to rest on top of a fire hydrant. He was punched and pistol whipped and his attackers fled in a gold Chevrolet Impala with the prescription and $300 in cash. The victim had a cell phone he told officers belonged to one of the men. He was treated at Valley Medical Center. TEEN SHOT IN HEAD: Renton Police officers found four 9 mm shell casings but no one shot when investigating the sounds of gunfire at about 4:30 p.m. Oct. 12 near the 200 block of Rainier Avenue South. Witnesses told officers they heard the shots and one even tried to ask a couple near where the shots occurred whether they were OK. The two didn’t respond to him. But about an hour later, officers responded to a shooting victim at Valley Medical Center. He was walking along Hayes Place Southwest near Rainier, when he heard gunshots and saw a new Toyota speed past him. A little later, the 17-year-old felt dizzy, fell down and discovered he had a bullet wound to the back of his head. A passerby took him to the hospital, but he didn’t want to press charges and just wanted to go home. SECURITY OFFICER PUSHED WITH CART: Using a shopping cart, a man trying to steal baby and toddler clothing from the Walmart on Rainier Avenue South Oct. 13 pushed a loss-prevention officer in front of him to the store’s entry way. He took some of the merchandise, while the security officer tried to grab him and radioed for help. He then shoved or threw her to the floor, then fled from the store, leaving behind more clothing. He was last seen getting on a bus. The officer didn’t require medical attention. STABBED BY BOYFRIEND: A 47-year-old Marysville woman was brought to the Valley Medical Center emergency room Oct. 5 by the man she told officers stabbed her. The 51-year-old suspect from Everett, who is the victim’s ex-boyfriend, also apparently stabbed a friend with the victim who was in a car with her in Everett. The friend escaped but the suspect locked the victim inside and drove her to the hospital, where she was treated. The suspect walked to the lobby before going to the parking lot. He was recognized there by responding officers who had spoken with a security officer. He was detained and officers found several bloody rags on the vehicle’s floor. Everett Police officers took custody of him.

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ture with storm sewers and utility improvements. During his tenure as mayor, Don also served on the council for the Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle (now King County Wastewater), representing the City of Renton. After leaving office, Custer remained active in Renton public service. He served on the Renton Municipal Arts Commission (1971 to 1976), the Parks Commission (1972 to 1976), and as administrative assistant (forerunner to chief administrative Officer) to Mayor Charles Delaurenti (1976 to 1979). In 1980 and 1982 he ran for state representative but was not elected, and he served as a staff assistant to the General Assembly in 1981 and 1982. He was assistant manager of the King County Real Property Division and the owner of CENTA Corporation. He was also an active volunteer with Friends of Renton High School and the Renton Historical Society, and in retirement he was an instructor in the Continuing Education Department of Highline College. According to a published obituary, Custer is survived by his wife of 52 years, Loraine, daughter Rose, and sons Richard, and Timothy Custer, sisters Gina

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The futility of voting in Washington Did everyone vote? With only one contested race here in Renton, I admit it was difficult to get excited about voting this year, but this past weekend I made sure to pull out my ballot, read it carefully and then fill in the little bubbles on my ballot. You know, as if I was a student taking one of the 112 standardized tests required before graduation. I used to love voting; but since I moved to Washington about 15 years ago, it has not had the same impact for me. I think partially this has to do with the ballot itself and partially that it seems completely useless in this state as we have apparently forgotten how a representative democracy is supposed to work. First, I am sorry, but the actual act of voting out here is just awful. I miss voting booths and the mechanical certainty of hearing - literally hearing - your vote be counted. Ka-chunk! When I was a kid, voting was an event. It was something special. My mom took me to the booth with her and I remember thinking it was a special thing to literally see behind the curtain at that giant ballot hanging in front or her and watching as she physically pulled a lever marking her vote in each category. My first years voting had that same feel: going to my polling place with my fellow Americans, taking my turn in the private booth, Ka-chunking my vote and then pulling that curtain back to watch all of the rows reset. It felt good, like I had accomplished something. Then I moved to Washington. Out here I went to the polling place, but there was no booth, just a small privacy screen that I was supposed to hide behind as I drew a line with a marker that completed an arrow and registered my vote. I left feeling like I had just done some silly school project and wondered if I’d get docked for not using enough macaroni and glitter. But at least as late as 2008 in Tacoma, I had the camaraderie of waiting with my fellow voters to make our voices heard. Now I live in King County and they have done away with even my polling place. Election Day is no longer a special day with those exciting machines and that sense of accomplishment. Now it’s just another Tuesday. This past weekend, my wife and I sat at our kitchen table and filled in our bubbles. Ho hum. I know the idea is to increase voter turnout by not making it so you don’t have to go to a specific location at a specific time to vote and so can do it with the guide in front of you and [ more EDITOR page 7 ]

Tim Eyman smiling as voters help him lay a tax minefield Voters have spoken and no one could be pleased more by what they said than Tim Eyman. The professional initiative promoter from Mukilteo had another anti-tax measure on Tuesday’s ballot. And like many of its predecessors it is passing with support in nearly every county in the state. “I’m absolutely elated,” he gushed in a phone call after downing four glazed doughnuts at a pop-up Election Night party at a Krispy Kreme in Seattle. “It is incredibly gratifying.” Initiative 1366 may be his boldest attempt yet to force state lawmakers to do something many don’t want to do, which is to make it harder on them to create new taxes or raise existing ones. The measure requires the state’s sales tax be reduced by a penny next year unless the Legislature approves a constitutional amendment requiring any new or higher tax be approved by a two-thirds majority of both the House and Senate. Voters must approve the constitutional amendment too. On Tuesday, I-1366 was passing with 54 percent statewide. It was ahead in 35 counties, including Snohomish and Island counties. However, it is losing in King County where the largest mass of pro-tax voters lives, so the final outcome is sure to be closer. Regardless of the ending margin, Eyman said the results show when it comes to taxes most voters would like to see them go down if they Jerry Cornfield

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can and make it harder for them to go up if they can’t. Eyman celebrated this political touchdown with a little extra step in his victory dance. Obviously he enjoyed repelling foes who contended the measure amounted to blackmailing lawmakers with the loss of billions of sales tax dollars for schools and state programs if they didn’t pass the tax-limiting constitutional amendment. Eyman also relished that most voters apparently didn’t give a hoot he was the driving force behind the initiative, though opponents strived to disparage the measure by tying his name to it. This could have been a year for such a tactic to work. Eyman is under investigation by Attorney General Bob Ferguson for allegedly breaking a bunch of election laws in 2012 in order to pass his last anti-tax measure. He’s been publicly accused of secretly moving hundreds of thousands of dollars in campaign contributions between two initiative campaigns and failing to disclose making $300,000 for himself in the process. “They threw everything they had at us,” Eyman said. Now, in an ironic twist, before Ferguson begins prosecuting Eyman for any past electoral hanky-panky, he could be defending the legitimacy of the initiative entrepreneur’s latest undertaking. Opponents vowed Tuesday to continue their fight in the courts, confident the state Supreme Court will eventually deem I-1366 an illegal [ more CORNFIELD page 7]

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Achoo! Are you starting to hear that noise more frequently in your household? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that Americans have 1 billion colds a year and that we lose 22 million school days each year because of them. But this cold and flu season could be different! By staying informed and following a few preventive measures, you can improve your chances of staying healthy. First, it’s important to know the difference between the flu and the common cold. The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus. The flu usually appears most frequently in the winter and early spring, but it can begin as early as October and last as late as May. The common cold is a viral infection of the respiratory tract. Colds are tricky: some 200 different viruses can trigger the common cold—which means there is no one-size fits all option and it can be easy to catch a cold again after you’ve just gotten over one. Both the cold and flu can bring about coughing, headaches and chest discomfort. With a cold, your nose and throat become inflamed, resulting in a runny nose, sneezing, a sore throat and an unpleasant cough. With the flu, you are likely to run a high fever for several days and experience body aches, fatigue and weakness. Flu symptoms tend to come on more abruptly, often developing one to four days after first contact with the virus. The flu is spread person to person through respiratory secretions. But the flu is not airborne; you generally need to come into direct contact with the virus. It typically sweeps through large groups of people who spend significant time in close contact, such as those in daycare facilities, classrooms, college dormitories, offices and nursing homes. When the weather gets colder, we spend more time indoors where we’re in closer contact with potentially contagious people; therefore, sharing drinks, food and utensils is not ideal during cold and flu season. Similar to the flu, the common cold is spread person to person through direct [ more FLU page 20 ]

[ CORNFIELD from page 6] manifestation. “While we are obviously disappointed in the outcome,” began Christian Sinderman, a spokesperson for the anti1366 coalition, “we have felt all along that this measure was likely unconstitutional, and look forward to next steps to prevent 1366 from cutting billions from already inadequate education funding.” Eyman figured this might happen. “We knew where the legal landmines were and designed the initiative in a way to not step on any of those landmines,” he said. If he’s right, any explosions this measure sets off will be in the Legislature and on the 2016 campaign trail. Political reporter Jerry Cornfield’s blog, The Petri Dish, is at www.heraldnet.com. Contact him at 360-352-8623; jcornfield@heraldnet.com and on Twitter at @dospueblos

all of that, but I am not sure it is working. A quick look at the numbers both county- and state-wide since we went all-mail-in in 2008 does not show a significant difference. (As an aside, I also can’t help but think that if I had taken 112 standardized tests prior to gaining the right to vote, perhaps getting a ballot that looks just like another standardized test is not the kind of thing that would make simply NOT want to vote. But I digress…) On top of that, this year’s ballot was simply infuriating for any of us that remembers our civics classes. This election, there were two state initiatives, a handful of King County propositions and initiatives and then four “advisory votes” asking us to vote “Now I am not meaninglessly, it should be noted - if advocating for we agree or not with actions taken by disbanding the our elected officials. Legislature. I want Huh? What is the point of having these just the opposite, in fact. I want them elections in the first place if I have to to their jobs.” Brian then approve or disapprove of what they elected officials have done. JUST Beckley DO IT. THAT IS WHY WE ELECTED YOU. I mean, the whole point of a representative democracy - as opposed to an actual democracy - is that we elect people to represent us who then vote on the laws. Why are they there if I have to do it anyway? If this is the case, we should just do away with the Legislature as a whole. If they punt everything back to the voters, they are obviously not doing the ONE THING we send them there to do and if that’s the case, let’s save that money. It seems simple; if my elected official voted in a way I don’t agree, I will vote against that person the next time around. That’s how it supposed to work. That’s the whole idea. Now, I am not actually advocating for the disbanding of the Legislature. I want just the opposite, in fact. I want them to do their jobs. I am also opposed to the initiative process. I understand the reasoning behind it, but again, it not only subverts the entire purpose of our government, but when you let any

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continually learn and adapt to be sucike many Boeing people, 777/777X cessful,” said Walt Odisho, vice presinew hire mechanic Oleksandr dent of Manufacturing and Safety for Shevchuk is passionate about air- Commercial Airplanes. “We can do a planes. But what makes him – and better job of attracting top talent and 30 other recent hires – different is be- providing opportunities for current and ing part of the inaugural class of high new employees to develop the skills school and skill center graduates join- needed to succeed. If we do that, we ing Boeing through a new accelerated can extend our reputation as a major hub for aerospace talent while providhiring and training program. “Making it to Boeing wasn’t easy,” ing great jobs and careers.” Record producShevchuk said. “But tion levels coupled as the saying goes, with worker retire‘hard work pays off,’ “Making it to Boeing ments on the hoand I’m real excited to rizon means Boebe here.” wasn’t easy but as the ing expects to hire During a high many more people school career day for manufacturing and tour of the Snosaying goes, ‘hard work jobs in WashingIsle Tech Skills Center ton state through in Everett, Shevchuk pays off,’ and I’m real the end of this decaught the aerocade. Boeing is space bug. When he excited to be here.” also making investgraduated in 2015 ments in advanced from high school in manufacturing that Edmonds, while also — Oleksandr Shevchuk will transform the attending Sno-Isle nature of manufacTech, he competed in turing jobs. Those the Washington state Skills USA Aircraft Mechanic Competi- investments mean more preparation tion and won. He finished top 10 nation- and training for current employees and future hires. ally in the Skills USA competition. “We are working with our partners This all from someone who spoke almost no English when he immigrated to help develop people with the skills to America in 2008. He now speaks, needed by aerospace companies,” said reads and writes in Russian, Ukrainian Michelle Burreson, senior manager, Workforce Development & Integration and English. He is currently pursing an Airframe at Commercial Airplanes. “By sharpenand Powerplant (A&P) license and illus- ing existing academic partnerships and trates the type of talent Boeing needs, creating new ones, we can make sure the school curriculum matches the skill Boeing leaders say. “Today’s manufacturing tools and needs of employers. So far, we have processes means our workforce must partnerships with 29 high schools, skill

centers and community and technical colleges in specific skill areas to ensure new hires are career ready.” Boeing recruiters also have accelerated their efforts at Puget Sound schools with strong aerospace programs. In addition to career fairs, information sessions and factory tours, job offers are now presented more quickly to qualified individuals. Once hired, employees participate in a five-day enhanced orientation focused on quality and safety followed by hands-on training with Airplane Programs or Boeing Fabrication. The second wave of more than 30 new hires from high schools and skills centers start the program this month.

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Boeing makes $15 million investment in STEM learning

oeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Ray Conner announced that Boeing is providing $15 million to create the Boeing Academy for STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) Learning at the Museum of Flight . An additional $15 million match was announced by the family of the late Bill Boeing Jr., son of the company founder, bringing the total investment in the museum to $30 million. The academy being created with the company’s investment represents a vigorous, new STEM-focused education initiative that aims to double the number of students served by the museum’s immersive programs over the next two years — particularly from communities under-represented in STEM fields — and connect them to fulfilling, in-demand careers. Washington state leads the United States in creating STEM-related jobs, but, by 2017, an estimated 45,000 jobs requiring STEM education in Washington will go unfilled because of a lack

of qualified candidates, according to Washington STEM, a nonprofit organization advocating for increased investment in STEM education. “This academy will help close that gap, and we are confident the Museum of Flight is the perfect partner to help us expand the pipeline of diverse, talented young STEM professionals in Washington and beyond,” Conner said. “Whether they choose aerospace or not, we’re happy to provide the opportunity, access and education that will enable them to develop their talents and grow their skills.” The Boeing Academy for STEM Learning at the Museum of Flight will significantly expand STEM opportunities for Washington’s youths, company and museum officials said. The number of students served by the museum’s educational program is expected to double by 2017 and double again by 2019. Additionally, at least half of those students will be young women, students of color or economically disadvantaged, which makes it possible for

Photo courtesy of Boeing Children toss paper airplanes to celebrate the announcement of the Boeing Academy for STEM Learning at the Museum of Flight near Seattle.

young people across the spectrum of the community to develop their talents and share in the promise of a better future, officials said. “It allows us to reach more kids, allows a lot more kids to be involved in programs that we’ve already done and allows us to expand the program dramatically to reach underserved audiences,” said Doug King, CEO of the Museum of Flight, about Boeing’s investment. “What we find in our immer-

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t’s a video message they will likely never forget. Teenagers involved in more than half-a-dozen, youth-focused organizations in Washington state learned through a short video message that they’re among the recipients selected to join the Legion of Youth Powered by Boeing this year. The Legion of Youth is a unique community program created in 2014 to provide tickets to the National Football League’s Seattle Seahawks home games to community organizations that serve young people throughout the U.S. Pacific Northwest. The news was delivered in a video featuring Pete Carroll, Seahawks head coach, and Ray Conner, Boeing Com-

Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO Ray Conner and Seahawks’ Coach Pete Carroll announce groups to receive home game tickets in special video message.

mercial Airplanes president and CEO. Empowering local young people is part of Boeing’s long-standing commitment to giving back to the communities where employees live and work. “Legion of Youth Powered by Boeing is really a special way for us to recognize local students like you who are committed to school, demonstrating leadership, are active in your local communities and are setting a great example for your peers,” Conner said in the video. “That’s why we’re so excited to let you know that the youth-focused organization you are part of has been selected as one of our 2015 Legion of Youth recipients.” During each of the eight regular season games at CenturyLink Field in Se-

attle, 25 young people each will receive four game tickets and the opportunity to meet a former Seahawks player. They also are given concession vouchers and a Legion of Youth Powered by Boeing sweatshirt while at the game. “Legion of Youth is an outstanding program that recognizes students who make positive contributions in the classroom and in the community,” Seahawks President Peter McLoughlin said. “We are pleased to partner with Boeing to provide tickets for deserving youth to be among the 12s on game day at CenturyLink Field.” The Seahawks and Boeing select the community groups that receive the tickets.

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Giving Back... Boeing employees are making a significant difference in communities where they live and work. Through the Employees Community Fund (ECF) of Boeing Puget Sound, employees contribute funding for training for veterans, food for seniors, early learning for low-income children – and much more. Last year, more than $9 million in grants were awarded to community non-profits throughout the Puget Sound region. Here are some recent grant recipients.

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The Greater Trinity Academy’s new bus purchased with grant money from ECF funds. The bus will be used to transport students who are a part of the GTA Before and After School Program to local schools.

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EVERETT — The Greater Trinity Academy (GTA) in Everett received a $40,000 grant to purchase a new bus to transport students who are a part of their Before and After School Program to local schools. The bus will also be used to transport GTA students to field trips and other educational opportunities in the community. GTA serves underprivileged kids and families that cannot meet the financial demand of providing quality early childhood education.

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SEATTLE — Mary’s Place Seattle was provided $15,000 by Boeing employees for new refrigerators and freezers at their Day Center for homeless women. Mary’s Place empowers homeless women and children to reclaim their lives by providing shelter, nourishment, resources, healing and hope. The new freezers and refrigerators replace inadequate equipment and will help Mary’s Place continue to serve its patrons at the Day Shelter and the Night Shelters, and increase their reach to potentially support additional night shelters.

$17,000 grant for homeless KING COUNTY — The Emergency Feeding Program (EFP), located in Renton, was granted $40,000 to purchase new warehouse equipment that will expand its ability to store more food, stock inventory of packaging materials and stage food drives. EFP packs and distributes distinct, ethnically sensitive and nutritionally focused bags of non-perishable foods for those in immediate hunger by collaborating with over 200 distributor partners throughout King County. Last year, EFP and their partners packed and delivered over 20,000 bags of food serving over 45,000 people in the Puget Sound region.

SKAGIT — A special funding grant of $17,000 was granted to Community Action Agency of Skagit County, the fiscal agent for Skagit Project Homeless Connect (PHC). PHC is an annual, oneday event that brings together, in a single location, a wide variety of volunteers and free services for homeless people. Direct services provided on site include: hot meals; medical and dental care; vision screening and eyeglass vouchers; haircuts; mental health assessments; substance abuse screening and housing referrals. The funds from ECF will cover the costs of the medical screenings, volunteer t-shirts with the ECF logo, intake forms and tent rentals for the service providers.

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contact, but a cold can be spread through the air, such as if someone near you sneezes into the air (versus into their sleeve). While cold and flu cases will begin to rise in our communities soon, there’s a lot you can do to prevent you and your family from getting sick. Here are some common tips I share with my patients: • Get your flu shot early. The best tactic for preventing the flu is to get the annual flu shot, which is available now. This helps ensure that as many people are protected before the season really gets going. However, it’s important to know that as long as the flu virus is circulating in a community, it’s never too late to get vaccinated. Flu vaccines are available in doctors’ offices, clinics, health departments, pharmacies,

college health centers and near schools. Also, they are more frequently being offered by many employers. • Wash your hands. Multiple times a day, with soap, for at least 20 seconds. • Take vitamin C regularly. It will help boost your immune system. • Eat your greens. Doubling up on fruits and vegetables during cold and flu season will help boost your immune system and keep your body filled with all the necessary nutrients. • Make time for sleep. Take advantage of longer nights and log some more shut-eye. Your body will thank you. • Stay hydrated. Fluids help thin out the mucus that your body makes when you’re sick. Drinking enough water helps clear out your system of unwanted germs. • Don’t touch your face. Touching your face increases

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PUBLIC NOTICES Superior Court of Washington County of King In re the Estate of: Elma Lavonne Stephenson, Deceased. No. 15-4-05990-1KNT NOTICE TO CREDITORS The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1) (c), or (b) Four (4) months afer the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate assets and nonprobate assets. Date of first Publication: October 30, 2015 Personal Representative: Robert Boren 14661 SE 173rd Street Renton, WA 98058 King County Superior Court 401 4th Ave N, Kent, WA 98032 Published in Renton Reporter on October 30, 2015; November 6, 2015 and November 13, 2015. #1446481. CITY OF RENTON NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTED BY THE RENTON CITY COUNCIL Following is a summary of the Ordinance adopted by the Renton City Council on November 2, 2015: ORDINANCE NO. 5777 An Ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington, amending the City of Renton Fiscal Years 2015/2016 biennial budget as adopted by Ordinance No. 5737, and thereafter amended by Ordinance Nos. 5755 and 5764, in the amount of $28,522,952. ($598,225,450 over the biennium) Effective: 11/11/2015 Complete text of these ordinances can be found on the City’s website at www.rentonwa.gov. Upon request to the City Clerk’s office, (425) 430-6510, copies will also be mailed for a fee. Jason A. Seth, City Clerk Published in the Renton Reporter on November 6, 2015. #1463062 JK Monarch, LLC, PO Box 188, Puyallup, WA is seeking

coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit. The proposed project, Chelan Creek is located at 928 Chelan Ave NE, Renton, King County Washington. This project involves 2.30 acres of soil disturbance for Residential site development and single family home construction activities. Stormwater will be discharged to onsite pond to series of public/private storm pipes to 2 unnamed ponds eventually through Maplewood Creek to the Cedar River reaching final outfall at Lake Washington. Any persons desiring to present their views to the Washington State Department of Ecology regarding this application, or interested in Ecology’s action on this application, may notify Ecology in writing no later than 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice. Ecology reviews public comments and considers wheth er discharges from this project would cause a measurable change in receiving water quality, and, if so, whether the project is necessary and in the overriding public interest according to Tier II antidegradation requirements under WAC 173-201A-320. Comments can be submitted to: Department of Ecology Attn: Water Quality Program, Construction Stormwater P.O. Box 47696, Olympia, WA 98504-7696 Published in Renton Reporter on November 6, 13, 2015. #1448282 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KITSAP COUNTY Estate of RUTH TAYLOR, Deceased. NO. 15-4-00865-9 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period. the claim will be forever barred except as provided

in RCW11.40.051 and 11.40. 060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication of this Notice: November 6, 2015 Gwendolyn Taylor Personal Representative 2018 E 14th Street Brmerton, WA 98310 Published in the Renton Reporter on November 6, 2015, November 13, 2015 and November 20, 2015. #1448872. Pierce County Superior Court, State of Washington In the matter of the estate of: ROBERT B. BENSON, Deceased PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 No. 15-4-01543-8 The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: 11/6/15 Personal Representative: THOMAS A. BENSON Attorney for the Personal Representative: NATHAN SUKHIA, Gig Harbor Law Address for Mailing or Service: 5801 Soundview Drive, Suite 50C, Gig Harbor, WA 98335, 253-509-0625 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Pierce County Superior Court, State of WAshington; 15-4-01543-8 Published in the Renton Reporter on November 6, 2015, November 13, 2015 and November 20, 2015. #1450945. PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO. 1 OF KING

COUNTY, WASHINGTON (VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER) NOTICE OF HEARING FOR SALE OF PROPERTY Notice of Proposed Sale. In accordance with RCW 70.44. 300, the Board of Trustees of Valley Medical Center hereby gives notice of its intent to sell real property belonging to the District by private sale. The property to be sold is vacant real property located at 29001 Military Road South, Federal Way, WA. The Board has previously declared this property surplus to the District. Prior to such sale, the Board shall conduct a public hearing and will consider any evidence offered for and against the propriety and advisability of the proposed sale. The date and time for such hearing shall be Monday, November 23, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. in the Board Room of Valley Medical Center, at the beginning of the Valley Board’s scheduled meeting. The public is invited to attend. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO. 1 OF KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON (VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER) By: Sandra Sward Assistant to the Valley Board Published in the Kent, Renton, Covington/Maple Valley/Black Diamond Reporters on November 6, 2015 and November 13, 2015.#1451497. NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Commissioners of Soos Creek Water and Sewer District will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, November 11, 2015. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m., and will be held at the Marriott SeaTac Airport Hotel, 3201 S 176th Street, SeaTac, Washington. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss: Proposed 2016 and 2017 Rates, Operating Statements for Rate Determination, Workforce History and Analysis, Vehicles & Equipment, ERU History, King County and Soos Creek Sewer Rate History, Soos Creek Water Rate History, Rate Comparison (Water & Sewer), Seattle Wholesale Rate and Quantity History, Yearly Water Sales, Capital Improvement Program, Cash Coverage, Public Information Request, and Proposed 2016 Consultant Service Rates. The Board will make no decisions at this meeting, and there will be no public input or comment. THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING WILL BE HELD AT 4:30 P.M., WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2015, AT THE DIS-

TRICT OFFICE SOOS CREEK WATER & SEWER DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 14616 SE 192ND STREET RENTON, WA 98058 Published in the Renton Reporter on November 6, 2015. #1451537 CITY OF RENTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RENTON CITY COUNCIL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Renton City Council has fixed the 16th day of November, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. as the date and time for a public hearing to be held in the seventh floor Council Chambers of Renton City Hall, 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton, 98057, to consider the following: • Collect requested impact fee of $4,653, an increase of $93, for each new single-family home; and collect the requested impact fee of $1,534, an increase of $76, for each new multi-family unit; and adopt the 2015 School District Capital Facilities Plan for the Issaquah School District; and • Collect the requested impact fee of $4,990, a decrease of $496, for each new single family home; and collect the requested impact fee of $2,163, a decrease of $1,215, for each new multi-family unit; and adopt the 2015/2016 – 2020/2021 School District Capital Facilities Plan for the Kent School District; and • Collect the request impact fee of $5,643, an increase of $102, for each new singlefamily home; and collect the requested impact fee of $1,385, a $25 increase, for each new multi-family unit; and adopt the 2015-2021 School District Capital Facilities Plan for the Renton School District. All interested parties are invited to attend the public hearing and present written or oral comments regarding the proposal. Renton City Hall is in compliance with the American Disabilities Act, and interpretive services for the hearing impaired will be provided upon prior notice. Call (425) 430-6510 for additional information. Jason Seth City Clerk Published in the Renton Reporter on November 6, 2015.#1463077 NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE AND PUBLIC HEARING RENTON, WASHINGTON The Environmental Review

Committee has issued a Determination of Non-Significance Mitigated (DNS-M) for the following project under the authority of the Renton municipal code. Mission Healthcare at Renton LUA15-000736 Location: 10635 SE 174th St. The applicant is requesting review for the construction of a new 55,400 sf, 3-story, convalescent center containing 60 beds to be used for short term rehabilitation services. The property totals 1.76 acres and is zoned CA. The site currently contains an espresso stand which is proposed for removal. Access is proposed via 106th Pl SE. Appeals of the DNS-M must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on November 16, 2015. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required fee with: Hearing Examiner c/o City Clerk, City of Renton, 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Hearing Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and more information may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk’s Office, 425-430-6510. A Public Hearing will be held by the Hearing Examiner in the Council Chambers, City Hall, on December 08, 2015 at 11:00 am to consider the submitted application. If the DNS-M is appealed, the appeal will be heard as part of this public hearing. Interested parties are invited to attend the public hearing. Published in the Renton Reporter on November 6, 2015. #1463264

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A Salute to our Veterans

Veteran with deep roots to American Legion post is ready to help John Houser points to his grandfather’s name. BRIAN BECKLEY, Renton

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HEROES After his time in the service, Houser said he was approached by Doc Ambrose, a World War I veteran and one of the original members of the Fred Hancock Post, who told him that his connection to the American Legion runs deep. “He said, ‘You will join the post.’ I said, ‘Why?’ He said ‘Your grandfather started it,” Houser said. “I said, ‘That’s a good argument.’” It was true; Houser’s grandfather, Paul Houser, was the post’s first commander when it was formed back in 1919. The post, which is named for the first WWI casualty from Renton, was disbanded briefly from 1921-28 (Houser said the reasons have been lost to history), but when it was re-formed, Paul Houser was again involved, this time as a member of the Executive Committee. Houser, of course, signed up and has been a Legionnaire [ more LEGION page 23 ]

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or veterans returning from war or for the widows of those who once served who have passed, negotiating the paperwork and bureaucracy to get the benefits and rights so richly earned can sometimes be very difficult. Thankfully for many, that’s where John Houser and the American Legion come in. As the service officer for Renton’s Fred Hancock Post No. 19, Houser’s job is to help connect veterans with the resources they need, the rights they’ve earned and the benefits to which they are entitled. That can include everything from making sure a vet gets a proper burial to helping find job opportunities to medical and financial assistance and everything in between. “We’re kind of a conduit to information for what’s available to the veterans,” Houser said this week in between preparation for Veterans Day services and returning phone calls about burial benefits. Houser is quick to say he is not an expert but just here to help veterans navigate the myriad forms and phone calls required when dealing with the government. It’s something of a labor of love for the 73-year-old Houser, who described his own service as “fairly mundane,” except for the time period, the mid-60s. Houser said he worked teletype maintenance at Andrews Air Force Base from 1963-66 and was on the tarmac when the body of President John F. Kennedy arrived from Dallas. “Mom said she saw me on TV,” he said. Houser is originally from Bryn Mawr and has been around aviation his whole life. He fondly remembers visiting the Renton airport as a child and seeing the Boeing planes taking off and landing. After the service, Houser worked on-and-off at Boeing for 41 years, completing his bachelor’s degree at age 61 to finish his career as a composite engineer.

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Lindbergh stays alive with comeback playoff win over Bremerton on Tuesday

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The Lindbergh Eagles kept their season alive with a 28-17 come-from-behind victory Tuesday night over Bremerton at North Kitsap High School. Lindbergh was forced to play Tuesday after losing to Renton on Friday and then getting the third seed in a random draw, due to a three-way tie at the top of the standings with Renton and Foster. On Tuesday, Bremerton came out early, racking up a 10-0 lead in the first quarter, but the eagles never gave up. In the second, Lindbergh got on the board with an 18-yard touchdown pass from DeMarco Sauls

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to Timothy Reitz to make it 10-7, but Bremerton scored again to take a 17-7 lead to halftime. The teams traded field position through the third but the fourth quarter belonged to the Eagles as Samuel Nehren threw a pair of touchdown passes to Darrien Sawyer-Lamb. The first was a 34-yard touchdown strike, the second went for 26 yards. In total, Nehren had 203 yards in the air for the Eagles. Sauls racked up 131 yards on the ground and Sawyer-Lamb pulled in 141 yards receiving. With the win, Lindbergh will survive to play River Ridge at 7 p.m. Saturday in Lacey. If they win that game, they will advance to the state tournament as the No. 1 seed from the district.

The Renton Indians upset the Lindbergh Eagles 13-6 on Oct. 30 at Renton Memorial Stadium to turn all of the Seamount League postseason seedings into a random draw. Renton got on the board first on Friday with a 35-yard field goal in the first quarter from Zach Hasson to take a 3-0 lead. In the fourth, Renton extended their lead to 10-0 on a 1-yard touchdown run from Royal Dotson-Goode. Two minutes later, Hasson kicked his second field goal of the night, a 39-yarder to put Renton up 13-0 with six minutes to go. Lindbergh kept battling, however, breaking through just a minute later for a 2-yard touchdown run from Korey Solo. Through a random draw Renton is the second seed and will play Liberty at 7 p.m. today, Friday, at Liberty High School in a loser-out game. - Brian Beckley

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