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Kent aims to run more efficiently with Performance Project BY STEVE HUNTER
Derek Matheson, city chief administrative officer, explained the details behind the Kent Performance Project at a Dec. 8 council workshop. “I’ve been here about 16 months and we are doing a lot of great things as an organization,”
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Kent city leaders hope to see the city operate more efficiently over the next several years if a new performance project accomplishes its goals.
said Matheson, hired by Kent from the city of Covington. “Lean is becoming part of the culture – at least in some of our departments. Our respect program is well known throughout the organization. But we want to do a better job of leadership develop-
ment, performance measurement and resident engagement.” Matheson said as the city anticipates future budget shortfalls it will address whether to increase revenue and decrease expenses but, “We can become more efficient and that’s what performance
is all about.” City leaders agreed staff are doing excellent work, but departments can operate even better. “All of our efforts are kind of organic – operating on their own [ more PERFORMANCE page 4 ]
City finalizes funding for South 228th Street overpass BY STEVE HUNTER shunter@kentreporter.com
time to put some procedures into place so everyone was real clear.” The policy and procedure
After numerous detours, stops and wrong ways, the city of Kent finally finalized funding to build another overpass to separate vehicles and trains along South 228th Street. Crews will begin work next year on the estimated $25 million project expected to be completed in 2018 over the Union Pacific tracks. But it wasn’t until the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) Executive Board approved a $3 million grant on Dec. 3 that the financial package Higgins finally fell into place. “The right outcome took place – thank goodness,” Kent City Councilman Dennis Higgins said at the council’s Public Works Committee meeting on Dec. 7. “We have been waiting for this for some time. It would have really been a shame to see this collapse at the 11th hour.” City officials started to sweat a bit after a PSRC Regional Staff Committee recommended on Oct. 15 that Kent not receive the grant because the project had not advanced since the regional council first approved the grant in 2012.
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Undaunted Deedee Wiley, left, and other supporters accompany Zachary Heckinger along Russell Road as the Santa-clad, 7-year-old Kent boy begins the Christmas Rush Fun Run/Walk at Hogan Park last Saturday morning.
Heckinger joined a large field for the traditional run. Heckinger completed the rain-soaked 5-kilometer run in 47 minutes, 31 seconds. Story, more photos, page 10. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter
Kent School District to formalize transgender student policy BY HEIDI SANDERS hsanders@kentreporter.com
The Kent School Board is expected in January to adopt a policy and procedure concern-
ing transgender students. Randy Heath, the district’s executive director of student and family support services, said the proposed policy is in line with how the district
currently handles transgender students. “There are a number of transgendered students in the Kent School District at all levels,” Heath said. “It was a good
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A 31-year-old Renton man died in a single-car crash at about 11 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 11 along southbound Interstate 5 in Kent near the State Route 516 interchange at mile post 149. Robert Gilreath died from blunt injuries to the head and body, according to the King County Medical Examiner’s Office. Gilreath was alone in a 2004 Honda Civic
MAIL THEFT ON THE RISE IN KENT THIS MONTH Kent Police want residents to know that thieves are stealing a lot of mail this month from locked, community mailboxes. Police have investigated about 15 community mailbox thefts since Dec. 1, according to a Dec. 11 posting on the department’s Facebook page. “We encourage people to pick up their mail as soon as possible after delivery and call 911 if you observe suspicious activity,” police said. The number of thefts goes up during the Christmas season when many gifts are sent by mail, police said.
SUBMIT STORM DAMAGE REPORTS Flooding, wind, and landslides from last week’s storm have impacted residents and businesses across King County. Those that suffered property damage or other losses in the storm may be eligible for assistance to get their property back in order. Eligibility is determined through a damage assessment process which takes into account the total reported losses within the county. In order to compute the losses, individuals and businesses are encouraged to submit reports to King County Emergency Management. County officials set up the webpage kingcounty.gov/ damage, to receive damage reports. In addition, a hotline number, 1-800-523-5044, will be available.
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An 18-year-old SeaTac man suffered serious injuries and spent four days in the hospital after being struck in Kent by a hit-and-run driver while walking in a crosswalk along South 212th Street. Conner Miller was on his way to work at the Amazon warehouse when a vehicle hit him at about 4:34 p.m. on Dec. 8, according to Ashley Fradet, Miller’s sister. “He was safely crossing in the crosswalk when an SUV plowed into him leaving the scene,” Fradet said in a Monday email. “He had to have a metal plate and four screws put in his arm. His humerus was broken, he had punctured lungs, fractured ribs, punctured liver, busted spleen and a big gouge above his left eye that required 12 stitches. He was pretty bruised and battered.” The collision occurred at South 212th Street and 59th Place South, near the KOA campground. Kent Police opened a hitand-run investigation but haven’t tracked down the vehicle or driver. “There is not a lot to go on,” said Kent Police spokesman Jarod Kasner in a Tuesday email. “The driver did not stop and the victim did suffer serious injuries.
Conner Miller, 18, of SeaTac, suffered serious injuries after a vehicle hit him Dec. 8 in Kent as he tried to cross South 212th Street to get to his job at the Amazon warehouse. COURTESY PHOTO, Miller family Unfortunately, there are no leads at this time and there is very limited information on the suspect vehicle or the suspect driver.” Miller spent four days at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. He was released on Dec. 11. “He’s such a great kid,” Fradet said. “He stays outta trouble, fishes and hunts, and goes to work. He didn’t deserve this. I think justice needs to be served but I’m afraid it won’t be.” Fradet posted a message on the Kent Reporter Facebook page seeking help to find the driver who hit her brother. Anyone with information about the incident can call the Kent Police at 253-8565800. Friends and relatives of Miller have started an
account at gofundme.com/ sxecr4cs to help pay for medical expenses. Fradet said her brother won’t be able to return to work until after the holidays because of his injuries. “I know with the holidays here things are real tight,” Fradet posted on her Facebook page. “If you can find it in your heart to donate even just a dollar, dollars add up real fast. There is a ton of medical bills that my mom will be responsible for because the driver that hit my brother left him in the street.” Kim Fradet Johnson, the mother of Miller, posted the following message on the Kent Reporter website: “Heartless human beings, this is my son,” she said. “He is a great kid and did not deserve this.”
An early Wednesday morning fire displaced a family of three from their Kent West Hill mobile home. A family member called 911 at 6:38 a.m. reporting smoke was coming from under and into their home in the 24400 block of Pacific Highway South, according to a Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority media release. The family evacuated from the home. The first arriving firefighters reported that smoke and flames were visible and the mobile home was charged with thick smoke. The call was immediately upgraded to a working fire, which brought additional assistance from South King Fire and Rescue. Firefighters used an aggressive interior attack on the fire and extinguished it within 20 minutes. A malfunctioning heater unit caused the fire, according to investigators. Damages were estimated at $10,000. The displaced family is receiving housing and other assistance from the King County Red Cross. There were no injuries.
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Firefighters extinguished a fire that broke out at about 8:16 p.m. on Dec. 9 at the Taqueria El Rinconsito restaurant, 25914 Pacific Highway S., on Kent’s West Hill. The first arriving units found light smoke coming from a corner of the building along with employees and customers out in the parking lot, according to a Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority media release. Shortly after, the call was upgraded to a working fire, which allowed more resources to be added for help at the fire. Searches of the restau-
rant assured that no one was left inside, power to the building was shut off for safety, and both medical and rehabilitation units were on scene to assist. There were no injuries. Firefighters were able to attack the fire from the outside of the building and quickly subdued the fire. After a thorough search for hot spots, the fire was considered completely out by 9 p.m. A Kent fire investigator ruled the cause as “undetermined accidental.” Fire officials had no damage estimate. Other assisted agencies included South King Fire Rescue, King County Medic One, Zone 3 Rehabilitation Unit, Kent Police Department and Puget Sound Energy.
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[ OVERPASS from page 1 ] The PSRC’s Transportation Policy Board recommended approval of the money at its Nov. 12 meet but directed staff to obtain more information and clarification about the project before the executive board gave its approval to the $3 million grant. “In the last month we’ve gone from a negative recommendation from the projects committee to not allow us to convert these funds to a very close vote at the transportation board,” Council President Dana Ralph said. “We were able to come out of executive board with an unanimous vote. That group realized the importance of this project regionally – that it’s not just a city of Kent project
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Traffic is delayed anywhere from 90 minutes to more than two hours per day waiting for trains at the UP and BNSF crossings, according to city staff. Kent completed the BNSF overpass along South 228th Street in 2009. The new overpass to be built over the UP tracks and Interurban Trail will look similar to the overpass for the BNSF tracks. City leaders also struggled with the state Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board to keep a $3 million grant as the city tried to find a way to pay for the project. UP also will kick in $1 million for the construction. The city will pay about $2 million. The council’s Public Works Committee approved on Dec. 7 a $625,000 contract with HDR engineering for design of the new bridge and wall structures. The new overpass will
This simulated photo shows a proposed South 228th Street overpass, which will go over the Union Pacific railroad tracks and Interurban Trail. COURTESY IMAGE, City of Kent help tie South 228th Street to the new State Route 509 extension from SeaTac to Kent that’s expected to
be completed in another decade or so. Drivers would be able to meet up with State Route 509 at the top of
an efficient organization.” Matheson said the city might need rather than coordinated,” Matheson to shift an employee next year from said. “We have seen skepticism of new his or her current position to help training contracts, a weariness of a oversee the new program. new flavor of the month – a new pro“We really need a person or persons gram coming down from on high. to do the daily work, over the course “Performance is the potenof the next year and into 2016tial unifying force among all 17 budget process,” Matheson of these initiatives and a way said. “Maybe we can re-purpose to show the council, staff, an existing position to develop customers and the public this further.” that all of us are working Boyce liked that idea. toward the same target of “You talk about the need to high performance.” re-position a person to focus City staff already has on this – that is a real key to Matheson worked with consultant have someone to keep eyes on Impact Washington to help the data,” Boyce said. “I’m really implement kaizen, a Japanese business impressed with what I’m hearing. This philosophy based on making positive is good stuff.” changes on a regular basis to improve Surveys of city residents loom as productivity. another key piece. Because of such changes, the city “We haven’t done (residents’ surhas cut commercial building permits veys) for sometime,” Matheson said. review time in half from 200 to 100 “It’d be great to do one every other days, Matheson said. year as one way to measure perforThe city also has made public remance by residents’ expectations.” cords requests simpler and with faster Matheson said the six key elements response times. of the program are strategic planning; “I feel like I’m at work with some using lean practices to get more done of the things you are talking about” with fewer resources; respect among said Councilman Bill Boyce, a Boeemployees and to customers; pering human resources manager. “We formance measurement; leadership have those in business today, kaizen, development; and resident voices. performance measurement, lean, the The lean plan helped the city’s two code enforcement officers, who are type of things that help you become
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buried with numerous cases, reduce some redundant steps to speed up case reviews, Matheson said. Councilman Dennis Higgins also likes the idea of the new program and offered to help Matheson and city administrative staff make the project successful, possibly by adopting a resolution or ordinance. “In my work I’ve seen some of these things, some have come and gone,” said Higgins, a geographic information systems employee with King County. “The only ones that really work have complete buy-in and topdown clarity.” Councilman Jim Berrios likes the approach presented by Matheson. “That was exciting to go through the explanation because it tells me we are intent to head in the right direction whatever that direction is as an unified team,” Berrios said. “We have a heck of a team in the city of Kent, but I’m really excited that we are looking at how to become more efficient and proficient in terms of what we are trying to accomplish for the citizens of Kent.” Matheson admitted the program could use a better name than the Kent Performance Project. “It’s a bland title,” he said. “We need a creative mind to come up with something more exciting and imaginative.”
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The guard reportedly had been drinking prior to his work shift. He told officers he had a Bloody A husband and wife escaped Mary about 11 hours previous and injury at a Kent hotel despite a later had a beer and a couple of bullet coming up through their shots of alcohol. room floor after a security Police cited the guard for guard misfired his pistol in reckless endangerment an office one story below. POLICE because he manipulated a Kent Police arrested the loaded firearm in a multiguard for investigation of dwelling structure with reckless endangerment afoccupants so close. ter he allegedly fired the shot at about 10:27 p.m. on Dec. 7 at the Crossland Economy Studios, 25104 Pacific Highway S., according to the police report. The husband told officers his Officers arrested a man for wife could have been shot and investigation of fourth-degree askilled. The husband was in the sault after he reportedly punched shower and his wife on the bed his wife in the face and chased when the bullet entered their her around the house with a small room through the floor between knife. the television and the bed and Officers responded to a domeslanded in a wall. tic dispute on Dec. 7 at a house The guard also had misfired in the 11000 block of Southeast another shot earlier in the night 224th Place, according to the while in a manager’s office. That police report. bullet went into an office wall. The The wife told police her husman told police he had bought the band got angry and started yelling gun a few months ago. He said he at her for failing to wake him up had no idea how the gun went off on time. She said her husband had twice. been using meth recently and not
The Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) reminds Washingtonians to plan ahead and use alternative transportation after drinking alcohol or using marijuana during celebrations. This year, WTSC is partnering with Uber to help end traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2030 as part of the Target Zero initiative. Bars and restaurants across the state will be featuring anti-DUI materials and encouraging patrons to take a safe ride home. In areas where Uber is available, the company will also be offering riders $20 off their first trip as part of the effort, with the promo code RIDESAFEWA. Uber recently launched UberEVENTS, which will enable companies to arrange safe rides for their employees throughout the holiday party season and beyond. Preliminary Fatality Analysis Reporting (FARS) data shows more than 500 traffic deaths so far in 2015, nearly 100 more reported deaths than this time last year. Extra DUI enforcement patrols statewide began Nov. 26 and will end Jan. 1.
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were presented for a first reading to the board at its Dec. 9 meeting. There was no discussion about the policy, which will be presented to the board for second reading and approval at its Jan. 13 meeting. The policy and procedure were drafted by the Washington State School Directors’ Association and recommended by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. “The Washington State School Directors’ Association had come up with the policy and procedure a few years ago that they created in response to more and more of our youth starting to transition,� Heath said. “Schools were looking for some guidance on how to follow Washington state law.� Heath said the way transgendered students have been treated in the district has been well received. “We really haven’t encountered concerns from other parents when trying to support the needs of these students,� he said. Transgender is defined in the proposed procedure as “a person whose gender identity and/or expression is different from that traditionally associated with the person’s gender assigned at birth.� According to the proce-
dure, students who identify as transgender or their parents can change the students’ district records to reflect their preferred gender identity, name and pronouns. The procedure also outlines restroom and locker room accessibility for transgender students. “Students will be allowed to use the restroom that corresponds to the gender identity they assert at school,� the procedure states. “No student will be required to use a restroom that conflicts with his or her gender identity.� Locker room use will be addressed on a case-by-case basis, but in most situations the students should be allowed to use the locker room of the gender they identify with, the procedure state. “Reasonable alternatives to locker room conditions
Man steals cologne from store Police cited a man for investigation of third-degree theft after he allegedly took several bottles of cologne on Dec. 7 from Target, 26301 104th Ave. S.E. A store loss prevention officer watched the man put bottles in his pants and jacket pockets and then exit the premises without paying for the items, according to the police report. Store security stopped the man in the parking lot and brought him to a store office to wait for police to arrive. The man returned the stolen items, worth about $356. But as the man waited in the office, he told employees he had a gun. He then got up and ran out of the store. Employees said they
include, but are not limited to: use of a private area (e.g., nearby restroom stall with a door, an area separated by a curtain, an office in the locker room, or a nearby health office restroom); a separate changing schedule (i.e., utilizing the locker room before or after the other students),� according to the procedure. “Any alternative to locker room conditions will be provided in a manner that allows the student to keep his or her transgender or gender nonconforming status private.� In addition to adopting the transgender policy, the board will vote on revisions to the district’s attendance and harassment, intimidation and bullying policies and procedures per recommendations from WSSDA and OSPI, Heath said.
didn’t see a weapon. Officers searched the area near the store but didn’t find the man. They cited him at large.
Man asleep in car with knife on seat Officers arrested a man for investigation of possession of an illegal weapon and possession of drug paraphernalia on Dec. 7 in the 1200 block of West James Street. Officers responded to a call about a man passed out in the driver’s seat of a vehicle parked near the Brown Bear Car Wash, according to the police report. The vehicle had been parked for about three hours. Police approached the car and saw the driver sleeping. He had a switchblade knife on the front passenger seat. Officers opened the unlocked driver’s door, pulled the man out of the vehicle and handcuffed him. Police saw a pipe and a small burnt tube in the car. The man told officers he had smoked heroin earlier in the morning.
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“The right outcome took place – thank goodness. We have been waiting for this for some time. It would have really been a shame to see this collapse at the 11th hour.” – Kent City Councilman Dennis Higgins, on the city receiving funds to build an overpass to separate vehicles and trains along South 228th Street.
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Frustrated residents want ban in place In response to Dana Ralph (City Council) about banning fireworks in Kent, I’m certain your letter only fueled the frustration of voters. Now we need to attend a workshop on Jan. 19 to support a ban? What’s next, another study group or advisory vote? I understand the need to be thoughtful about new laws, but given the history of this problem (I am a 25-year resident) and all the prior commentary, I would think it would not be this difficult to draft a law. Simply look at what all the other surrounding cities have done, and you have an easy blueprint. I truly wish I could say I trusted what the council would
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No easy solutions to guns and gun control I love social media. Mainly to see what my too cute for words nieces and nephews are up to. I also love videos of puppies having trouble walking with new legs, videos of “old” bands like AC/DC, and the latest pulled pork recipe. I also love the exchange of ideas.
But lately, the exchange of hatred and fingerpointing comes from the discussion of guns and gun laws. And, I admit, I like to get into the fray with my 2 cents. Please understand, I like guns. I always have. I started hunting deer at age 14, and my junior high school offered
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Eight lawmakers entrusted with drafting a school funding plan in line with the tenets of the state constitution and the dictates of the Supreme Court won’t complete their task this year. The contingent of Democratic and Republican lawmakers met for a final time in 2015 on Monday, adjourning without agreement on the contours or content of a proposal to put forth in the 2016 session. They plan to gather again Jan. 4 – one week before the session begins – with hope for but uncertainty of reaching an accord. “We’re still negotiating. We’re taking our task very seriously,” said Rep. Norma Smith, R-Clinton, who is one of the lawmakers involved in the work group. “What we’re trying to do is craft something that can be well-received in the Legislature.” What this means is the Legislature will begin 2016 just as it did in 2015: in contempt of a Supreme Court order demanding a blueprint for amply funding public schools by the 2018 deadline set in the McCleary case. In addition, a $100,000-a-day fine levied by justices in August continues to pile up. Thursday will mark the 127th day of sanctions, which amount to $12.7 million. Any notion those sanctions will push lawmakers toward a more rapid conciliation hasn’t occurred as some lawmakers, including a couple members of the McCleary 8, think the Supreme Court exceeded its authority. There is resistance to any action perceived as placating justices. “Our focus has been on doing the right thing for the education system, not on responding to the Supreme Court,” said Rep. Chad Magendanz, R-Issaquah. “The fines are not really a fine. No one will drop a bill to pay the fine.”
hunter education classes as an elective. I quit hunting years ago, not for moral objections, just for the simple fact I don’t like getting up that early to traipse around the woods. But I’ve always enjoyed shooting a variety of guns. I own a handgun. A .38 special, which is kept locked in a safe next to my bed. My wife and I are the
I read with interest City Council President Dana Ralph’s reasoning/careful steps to the voters’ rejection of fireworks in Kent. She says the council needs to discuss all aspects of a ban, and give the public time to comment. Hello – haven’t we, the public “commented” through our vote? How much “time” do you want? She goes on to say the council wants to be “deliberate and thoughtful” as we make this important policy change. Wouldn’t it be great if the Kent City Council would apply this very reasoning/timeline when raising our property/ sales taxes, license tab fees, and awarding a huge raise and cash payout for the outgoing [ more LETTERS page 7 ]
only ones who know the combination. I enjoy taking it to the gun range and firing at targets. It’s actually a stress reliever, and fun. So when I see the arguments about the latest mass shootings – who bought what legally, what caliber of weapon it was, how we need to ban this weapon or that one, or how we need to do this to prevent the next tragedy – I have mixed feelings. I don’t have a problem with [ more NUTTMAN page 7 ]
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A closer look at the fireworks ban In reviewing what I learned by attending City Council and Public Safety Committee meetings, this issue isn’t complicated enough to require more discussion. Kent currently allows personal fireworks to be fired off only during the 14 hours between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. on July 4. A ban currently exists for the other 364 days plus 10 hours. The proposed ban would merely add the 14 hours between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. on July 4. Professional displays could continue, if approved, as allowed by the current ordinance. The current ordinance has a $250 fine for personal fireworks fired off outside of the allocated 14 hours. The proposed ban includes the current fine. The proposed ban adds an additional penalty: a person possessing 20 pounds or more of fireworks will be charged with a misdemeanor because it shows serious intent. The existing ordinance already prohibits illegal fireworks during anytime of the year. As for allowing time for public comment, you had that in the election when 63 percent of the votes indicated a fireworks ban was
Ban not likely to happen for Kent Two letters to the editor by George Deering and Rodney Mack about fireworks (Dec. 4, Kent Reporter) made me carefully reread award-winning Kent Reporter Steve Hunter’s article with the headline, “City of Kent seeks to keep stateshared revenues.” At the bottom Hunter wrote, “Kent opposes any bill that might remove local control on fireworks regulations and bans.” May I suggest replacing the word “bill” for “vote”? Fireworks banners, rejoice. There’s your answer. Sorry to say, no way, no how is Kent going to ban fireworks because the city is addicted to fireworks sales tax. It must be a whopper of a number that the city can’t imagine giving up. So vote all you want, Kent citizens. Kent City Hall will keep thumbing its nose at election outcomes with righteous justification because greedy control freaks at City Hall have a bad habit. Maybe Kent voters need some outside legal or civil fireworks demanding to uphold the vote. Got ACLU? In the meantime, let me be the first to welcome you to the Banana Republic of Kent. – Joy Etienne
[ NUTTMAN from page 6 ] on future gun sales. responsible gun owners who have concealed weapons permits. I know several people, friends and relatives who carry concealed weapons, and I would trust them with my life. People who have concealed permits are not the type of people you have to worry about. Unless this country decides to get rid of every gun in circulation, and forbid the sale of all future guns, tragedies like Sandy Hook and San Bernardino will continue. There is no solution to this problem. However, I believe we may be able to stem this tide, and maybe prevent the next tragedy by implementing more thorough background checks
Yes, I’ve heard all the arguments. They will get guns illegally. Yes, maybe. They will use something besides a gun to be destructive. Yes, maybe. If you outlaw guns, only outlaws will have guns. The other arguments include: why make it harder for safe and sane gun owners to get a gun? If it takes three more days for you to buy a gun, are you really that inconvenienced? If it prevents someone from buying a gun when he’s a danger to himself and mentally unbalanced, isn’t that worth it? If it prevents some religious fanatic from shooting up a theatre, isn’t that worth it? If it prevents just one mass shooting, isn’t it worth it?
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Though the group is not “fixated on the fine issue, there are members, and I am one of them, that would like us to be out of contempt,” said Sen. Christine Rolfes, D-Bainbridge Island. To recap, the McCleary decision dealt with the entire tab for the basic education of a million students. Lawmakers and Gov. Jay Inslee figured out how to spend billions of additional dollars on things like supplies, all-day kindergarten, smaller class sizes and buses in the last two state budgets. But they are still wrestling with how to end the reliance on local property tax dollars to pay teachers, principals and staff. It will require a new method of compensating school employees with state funds. That will cost money and could see some residents paying new or higher taxes. The Democrat-controlled
Time is now to address our climate Global warming has been quite an issue for a while now. I know millions of people are aware of the problem, but not even half of those people are doing what they can to stop or at least slow down or bring awareness to global warming. Global warming isn’t something that’s just happening. As humans, it’s our fault. The deforestation, the pollution of the air water and land. Sea levels have been rising, more wildfires have been popping up and extreme storms have his some states. For the sake of earth and the future generations, we need to get this under control. It can be as simple as recycling, planting a tree or don’t cut any down. As far as scientists and their research goes, there is no debate on the issue. The conclusion is that global warming is a problem and we got to do something about it. – Taylor Tandeski
As a gun owner I’m willing to wait a few more days to be investigated and checked on for my next gun purchase. And if it saves one life, or 10 lives, so some nut-job, or some fanatic, doesn’t get a gun through legal channels, it would be worth it then, too.
House and Republican-run Senate couldn’t find a solution in this year’s recordsetting 176 days of session. And their leaders don’t plan on finding one in 2016 – an election year session – either. Since September, the work group, with help from two of Inslee’s top aides, is deciding what information must be gathered next year so lawmakers are able to take some tough votes in 2017. They are not negotiating levy rates and salaries but a timeline for collecting data, explained House Majority Leader Pat Sullivan, D-Covington, who is in the group. “If we could agree on a plan, we could act early in session,” he predicted. “It shouldn’t be that hard.” But it has been so far. 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
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Royals take Green Kent Student Challenge Kent-Meridian High School students won an extremely close contest this fall, with the most total volunteers – 57 – participating in Green Kent community events and work parties since the school year began. The fall Green Kent Student Challenge competition was anybody’s game right up to the culminating event. Kentridge easily won the first challenge in the spring and once again put out another valiant effort. This time, they came in third, with 45 student volunteers. Kentlake, with the smallest population of the four main city high schools and the farthest from Kent
event sites, took second, with 54 volunteers. Rounding out the challenge was Kentwood, with 37, and Kent-Phoenix Academy, with three. The winning school was announced on Green Kent Day, Oct. 24, by Parks Director Jeff Watling and Joanna Nelson de Flores from Forterra, a founding partner of the Green Kent Partnership. City Councilmember Brenda Fincher awarded Green Kent bandannas to the Kent-Meridian students present during lunch. The event was held this year at the Green River Natural Resources Area and drew 148 volunteers, including eight stewards. The top student volunteer
was Kentwood’s Nhu-Y Ly, who participated in eight events, contributing 22 hours. She has since taken initial training to become a Green Kent support steward, as has the top volunteer from the spring student challenge, Kentridge’s Brielle Canares. The Green Kent Partnership is now in its fifth year of restoration field work at natural areas citywide. More than 9 acres were actively stewarded this year and the total acreage in some phase of restoration is now 581. For more information, contact Victoria Andrews at vandrews@kentwa.gov or visit GreenKent.org.
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Elsewhere Kent-based Novinium has named Janai Planck as its new regional sales manager. Planck is responsible for direct sales of Novinium’s cable rehabilitation products and services to the utility and industrial markets in the Western States. She joins Novinium with more than 26 years of sales experience as a top producer in a diverse industry mix. Planck has held sales
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James Roach had passed this way before. Only this time, he ran freely and in front of the crowd last Saturday. The 30-year-old Auburn man captured his first 10-kilometer overall win at the 33rd Christmas Rush Fun Run/ Walk on a wet morning at Hogan Park at Russell Road. Roach covered the relatively flat, 6.2-mile loop course in 34 minutes, 35 seconds. He settled for second in the same race a year ago, running a time of 33:46.1 and following the winner, Seattle’s Uli Steidl, who posted a 31:53. This time, Roach prevailed, running strong despite the steady rain. The 10K attracted a field of 238 runners. “The conditions were fine,” said Roach, a health and physical education instructor at Madrona Elementary School in SeaTac. “I felt fine today, being that is was my first race coming off a marathon (at Portland in October).” Roach is a former All-Great Northwest Athletic Conference academic cross country performer at Central Washington University. Roach also competed at Highline College and coached in the area. He also excels in the marathon, having posted a personal-best 2:42. In July, Roach finished third overall (16:45.6) at the Kent Cornucopia Days 5K. In last Saturday’s 10K, Anthony Raftis, a senior standout runner at Kent-Meridian High School, was second (34:38) and Tacoma’s Cameron Freshwaters, 20, was third (34:49). Seattle’s Rachel Leftwich, 23, took the women’s overall win in 39:52, which was 17th overall.
SHOWARE SHOOTOUT TIPS OFF SATURDAY Boys and girls high school basketball teams will compete in the ShoWare Shootout, presented by Evergreen Oral Surgery, Saturday at the ShoWare Center in Kent. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens. Event organizer Steve Turcotte said the shootout will showcase a good mix of local and out-of-area teams. “People like to see teams they don’t normally see,” Turcotte said. The lineup: • 9 a.m. Kentlake vs. Washington (boys); • 10:30 a.m. Kentlake vs. Lynden Christian (girls); • Noon, Cedar Park Christian vs. Lynden Christian (boys); • 2 p.m. Puyallup vs. Yelm (boys); • 3:30 p.m. West Seattle vs. Kentridge (girls); • 5 p.m. Kentwood vs. Bellevue (boys); • 7 p.m. Wilson vs. Peninsula (boys); • 8:30 p.m. White River vs. Liberty (girls).
Clockwise, from top, Auburn’s James Roach sprints to the finish line to capture the overall 10K win in the rainy Christmas Rush Fun Run last Saturday. Kent’s Zachary Heckinger, 7, picks up speed down Russell Road at the start of the 5K, with Deedee Wiley close by. Runners donned timely gear for the festive run. Tacoma’s Nicole O’Loughlin, 25, topped the women’s field in the 5K.
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The Prince George Cougars defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 6-2 in Western Hockey League play Tuesday night at the ShoWare Center. The T-Birds have two more games before the holiday break – a homeand-home series with the Tri-City Americans, beginning Friday at the ShoWare Center and continuing Saturday in Kennewick. Prince George (20-101-1) took a 1-0 lead at 6:50 of the first period on a goal from Jared Bethune in front of a crowd of 5,126. Seattle (18-11-2-0) tied the game 1-1 at 11:53 of the first. Keegan Kolesar had the puck along the right boards. Kolesar passed the puck to Donovan Neuls coming through the slot left to right. Prince George goalie Ty Edmonds went down as Neuls came through the top of the crease. Neuls passed the puck to Ethan Bear in the slot and Bear took a slap shot into an
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[ RUN from page 10 ] Kent’s Katherine Thompson, 24, was second (42:54) and Renton’s Kari Vreugdenhil settled for third (43:57). In the 5K, Seattle’s Michael Chinchar (15:27), 27, edged Kent’s Isaac Derline (15:29) for the overall victory.
Tacoma’s Nicole O’Loughlin, 25, topped the women’s field (18:20). The 5K field was more than 1,300 strong. Kent Parks, Recreation and Community Services hosted the run, a Kent tradition. For more information and full race results, see kentwa. gov/arts/funruns/.
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empty net. Edmonds was out of position thinking Neuls was going to shoot. The Cougars took a 2-1 lead with 36 seconds left in the second period. Jesse Gabrielle took a shot from the left boards that Flodell stopped. Chase Witala powered around a T-Birds defenseman and poked the rebound under Flodell. Bartek Bison scored at 4:55 of the second period to put the Cougars in front 3-1. The Cougars made it a 4-1 lead when Jesse Gabrielle scored on a breakaway at 12:04 of the second. Harkins had the only assist the goal. Bear cut the Prince George lead to two goals on a four-on-three power play with 45 seconds left in the second. Jarret Smith crossed the puck from the right point to Bear at the left point. Bear hesitated and then took a slap shot with Kolesar screening Edmonds. Bear’s shot beat Edmonds on the blocker side. Gabrielle scored his second of the night at 4:35 of the third period to make it a 5- 2 Cougars lead.
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CALENDAR Events “Bag It”: 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., Dec. 21, Kent Regional Library, 212 Second Ave. N. Learn more about a drive in Kent to ban plastic bags by watching the documentary. The 2010 movie exposes the effects of plastic bags and other plastic consumer merchandise, on land ecosystems, the marine environment and the human body. Free admission. Refreshments provided. People are asked to bring their own reuseable cup for beverages. Bag Busters – People for a Plastic Free Kent continues to gather signatures in an effort to get a city ordinance to ban single-use plastic bags. For more information, go to bagbusters.org. Christmas Tree Recycling: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 2. Boy Scout troops will collect and recycle Christmas trees in Kent neighborhoods for a $5 suggested donation. To ensure pickup, trees must be placed outside by 8 a.m. Saturday morning. Unfortunately, the scouts are unable to confirm an exact pick-up time. That same day, scouts will be at Service Club Ballfields, 14608 SE 288th Street, if you prefer to deliver your tree yourself. Scouts will unload the trees and accept your donation. Trees with tinsel and/or flock cannot be accepted. If you
would like to mail your donation, send it to: Attn: Christmas Tree Drive, P.O. Box 5094, Kent, WA 98064. For more information, contact the Kent Lions & Foundation (253852-5466) or check the city’s community calendar at KentWA.gov.
Health Kent4Health ShoWalk: 9-11 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays through May, ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St. Free indoor walking. Open to all ages and modalities; two levels for walking and stairs; monthly health screenings; great for caregivers and rehabilitation. Sign in when you arrive. For more information and a schedule, visit kent4health.com. Bloodworks Northwest drives: 1-3 p.m., 4-7 p.m., Dec. 29, First Christian Church of Kent, 11717 SE 240th St.; 1-3 p.m., 4-7 p.m. Jan. 5, Kent United Methodist, 11010 SE 248th; 10 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m. Jan. 8, Kent Station, 417 Ramsay Way; 1-4 p.m. Jan. 13, 18430 E Valley Highway; 9-11:30 a.m. Jan. 13, Valley Communications Center, 27519 108th Ave. SE; 9-11 a.m., noon-3 p.m. Jan. 14, Recreational Equipment, 6750 S. 228th St.; 9-11 a.m., 11:45 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 19, Hexcel
Got an event? submissions@kentreporter.com or post online at www.kentreporter.com Corporation, 19819 84th Ave. S; 1-3 p.m., 4-7 p.m. Jan. 19, River of Life Fellowship, 10615 SE 216th. Appointments can be made by calling 1-800-398-7888, or visit www.bloodworksnw.org. TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly): 6:45 p.m., Thursdays, Swanson Court Clubhouse, 12200 SE 207th St., Kent, near Kentridge High School. Nonprofit weight loss support group. Cost: $32 to join and $7 monthly. For more information, call 253-709-5098 or visit www.tops.org or www.whywelovetops.com. Alzheimer’s Association: Starting in January, meetings on the second Wednesday of the month, from 2:30-4 p.m., at Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St. Caring for someone with memory loss? Do you need information and support? family caregiver support groups provide a consistent and caring place for people to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who are also on a unique journey of providing care to a person with memory loss. For information Susan Dailey at 206471-2351, or www.alzwa.org. Southeast King County Parkinson’s Disease support group: Meets on the third Tuesday of the month, 10:30
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a.m., St. John The Baptist Catholic Church, 25810 156th Ave. SE, Covington. Group’s monthly lunches are on the first Tuesday of the month at the Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. SE, Auburn. For more information, contact Stephanie Lawson at 206-579-5206.
Clubs, programs Autism Social Skills Group: 6-8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N. FEAT (Families for Effective Autism Treatment) of Washington, a nonprofit organization, brings social group opportunities for teens with autism to Kent. Looking for teens with autism as well as peer mentor volunteers. To volunteer, register or to learn more, visit www.featwa.org. Rotary Club of Kent: Join the local Rotary Club of Kent every Tuesday for its weekly meeting and luncheon at Down Home Catering in historic downtown Kent, 211 1st Ave. S. For more information go to: www.kentrotary.com Kent Evening Toastmasters: 7 p.m., Wednesdays, Kent Commons, Interurban Room, 525 Fourth Ave N. Are you interested in practicing and improving your public speaking skills? Boosting your selfconfidence? Making yourself heard in that weekly meeting at work? Come practice your oratory skills with a friendly and informative group of people. With members ranging from beginners to experts, Kent Evening Toastmasters welcomes people of
all skill levels. For more information, visit www.kenteveningtoastmasters.net. Autism Support Group: 6:30-8:30 p.m., second Wednesday of the month, Kent Covenant Church, main conference room, 12010 SE 240th St. Share resources and encouragement. Childcare available with 72-hour advance reservations by calling Fabiana Steele at 253-631-0222, ext. 325. For more information, visit www.kentcov.org. NAMI Support Groups: 6:30-8 p.m., every second and fourth Tuesday of the month, 515 W. Harrison St., Kent. Friends and family support group for family members and friends who are affected by mental illness. Free. For more information, call 253-854-6264 (NAMI) or email namiskc@ qwestoffice.net, or visit www.nami.org.
Camps “See Ya Later” Soccer Camp: Dec. 28-29, Diamond Sports Training Center, 13712 24th St. E, Sumner. SYL Foundation and Tacoma Stars host. Check-in is 8:30 a.m., with instruction from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. both days. Entry level camp for basic players (non-select players) ages 7 to 13. A suggested donation of $30 per child is requested, however, the camp is free if the fee limits the child’s attendance. Entry fee includes a free T-shirt, cinch bag and instruction. The camp will provide soccer gear. Please wear tennis shoes to camp. No cleats allowed. Register online at www.seeyalater. org/syl-washington/wa-soccer-camp/. For
more information, contact Brian Williams at brian.williams@seeyalater.org or 253332-5144, or Wendy Buchanan at wendy@ seeyalater.org or 253-951-6491.
Network The Kent Chapter of Business Network, Int’l (BNI): Meets every Wednesday morning at 7 at the Old Country Buffet, 25630 104th SE, Kent. Chapter is growing. Currently have 38 members. Do you want excellent, personal, word of mouth referrals for your business? Then come join us. For more information, contact Dr. Allan McCord at 253-854-3040.
Libraries Kent Public Library: 212 2nd Avenue N., Kent. 253-859-3330. Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday-Thursday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday; 1-5 p.m., Sunday. Library events include: CHILDREN & FAMILIES Play & Learn: 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. (Spanish only) Dec. 18. Kaleidoscope Play & Learn is an organized play group for newborns to age 5 and people who take care of them. Have fun learning while we play, sing songs and create art.
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...obituaries Douglas Yamada
A lifelong Kent resident, Doug passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, November 20, 2015 at age 72. He was a retired Executive Search/ IT Consultant, avid Husky fan, church member – additionally, a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and a great friend to his childhood buddies. He is survived by his wife Carolyn, two daughters Tanya and Shannon and three grandchildren – Also, his younger siblings, Al and Lu Wiley. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten. Memorial Service - Friday, January 8th, 1 pm, White River Buddhist Temple, Auburn, WA. Private Burial - Date is TBD, Auburn Pioneer Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please donate to White River Buddhist Temple. 1491397
Dan Edward Ranniger Dan Edward Ranniger passed away on December 7, 2015, at the age of 89. A World War II Veteran, he received the following medals for his service: Asiatic Pacific Area Campaign, the American Area Campaign and the World War II Victory Medal. Dan attended Central Washington University where he earned a degree in education and the University of Washington for his M.D. Making Kent his home, Dan established his practice and raised his families in Kent, practicing medicine for 50 years. Dan was passionate about breeding and raising horses, Labrador Retrievers, plants and flowers. In the 60’s he co-owned race horses under the ownership Ranniger, Irwin,Venema.Three of their horses were Stakes winners: Gold Afloat, Miss Redoubt, and Longacres Mile winner Smogy Dew. Smogy Dew, nicknamed “The Freckled Queen”, was named Washington Horse of the year and is now in the Washington Horseracing Hall of Fame. For eight years he and his wife, Deborah Ranniger, ran Ranniger’s Kent Nursery along-side his medical clinic. Family and community were cornerstones of Dan’s life. Dan loved to spend time with his children, teaching them to fish, hunt, crab, raise puppies, garden and grow plants, living life to its fullest. Dan is survived by his children Sidnie Seaward, Dan Ranniger Jr., John William (Bill) Ranniger, Dannae Charlotte Armellini, and Jenna Amelia Harris, his grand-children Scott Eugene Seaward and Julia Ann Seaward, William Ranniger, Johnny Daniel Ranniger, Samantha Ranniger, Euphrates Armellini, Celaena Armellini, Olivia Emmaline Harris and Joshua Christian Harris, his great grandchildren, Haley Seaward and Adam Seaward, and wife, Deborah Ranniger. A celebration of Dan’s life will be held Sunday, December 27 at 2:00pm at the Kent Senior Center, 600 E. Smith Street, Kent, WA. A full obituary can be found at www.marlattfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers or cards, please consider a gift to the Kent Park’s Foundation (www.kentparksfoundation.org) because it takes a whole village to raise a child. 1490125
Edward Joseph Sharkey 1927 – 2015
Edward Joseph Sharkey passed peacefully from this world surrounded by his loving wife and family on Dec. 13, 2015. He was born on July 6, 1927, in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Edward J. Sharkey and Florence (Letts) Sharkey. He was preceded in death by his brother William and sister Bernadine. In 1941, the family moved to Arcadia, Florida, where his father trained pilots during the Second World War. He graduated from De Soto County High School in 1944, where he was a standout in football, basketball and baseball. He attended Duke University on a football scholarship. He started at center as a freshman and played against Alabama in the 1945 Sugar Bowl while only 17 years old. In 1946, he transferred to the University of Nevada Reno, joining a roster that would produce seven future NFL players. Ed joined the New York Yankees of the All American Football Conference (AAFC) in 1947, playing professional football in Yankee Stadium in his hometown for four years. In 1951, he served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War. When he returned to professional football in 1952, the NFL had absorbed its rival AAFC and he had been claimed by the Cleveland Browns. After one year in Cleveland, he was part of the biggest trade in NFL history to that point. It involved 14 players and landed him in Baltimore for the 1953 season. He was dealt to the Philadelphia Eagles in 1954, followed by two seasons with the San Francisco 49ers. In 1957, “Shark” signed as a free agent for more money in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He rewarded the British Columbia Lions with his finest season, earning All League honors as a guard on offense and linebacker on defense. A severe neck injury ended his football career after five games the following season. He went on to a successful career in the beer business, first at Labatt in Canada. Moving back to the United States, he worked for Lucky Lager, rising to the position of Vice President of Sales. He later worked in automobile sales,
eventually becoming a partner at Centralia Ford in Centralia until he retired. Ed met his wife Patricia (Whitlock) Sharkey while in high school in Arcadia, Florida. They married in 1953. They enjoyed a blessed and loving marriage of 62 years and had eight children: sons Edward (Jackson, MI), James (Spokane), Thomas (Boise, ID) and William and John who preceded him in death; and daughters Shawn Hill (Centralia), Kelly (Vancouver) and Colleen (Olympia). Pat and Ed have nine grandchildren: Duncan, Kaitlin, Kelsey, Ted, Drew, Hayley, Kyle, John, and Abigail. Ed had a long and interesting life that took him from New York to Florida, Canada to California, and finally to Kent and Centralia, Washington. He loved horse racing, even owning and training a few thoroughbreds at Portland Meadows and Longacres. He got a love of aviation from his father, once owning and piloting his own small plane. His favorite form of transportation, though, was by train. On the golf course he was a competitor who liked a skin game or Nassau to keep it interesting. He enjoyed a New York strip and Jack on the rocks with a splash while listening to Frank. His sweet tooth was insatiable, with New York cheesecake his favorite. He loved people. He met thousands of them over the course of his life from the famous to the anonymous and treated them all with respect and kindness. They were often subject to his subtle, sharp wit, a wink and a smile. Most of all he loved his family. Together with his wife, they were the center of his life. Ed and Pat were happiest when surrounded by their children, grandchildren and other relatives. Ed “Shark” Sharkey goes to his rest knowing he always did his best for those he loved. He will be sorely missed, and forever loved and remembered. A celebration of Ed’s life will be held at Gibson House Event Center, 221 N. Tower Avenue in Centralia, on Saturday, Dec. 19, at 12 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ed’s name to St. Joseph’s School in Chehalis, Washington, would be appreciated. 1491304
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[14] December 18, 2015 [ CALENDAR from page 13 ] Kid’s Movie of the Month: 3:30 p.m. Dec. 18. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Enjoy a family friendly film with a light snack. Fun With Bricks!: 10:30 a.m. Dec. 19. Family program, ages 6 and younger with adult. Have fun building with plastic bricks. Create around a theme or build what you like. You bring the ideas and the library will supply the building materials. Gingerbread Houses: 1 p.m. Dec. 22. Ages 6 and older with adult. Decorate a gingerbread house and take it home to share with your family. All supplies provided, just bring your imagination. Registration required beginning Dec. 8. New Year Celebrations from Around the World Workshop: 10:30 a.m. Dec. 29. Presented by Live Paint and Cindy Arnold. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Through storytelling, cultural artifacts, music and art children will explore New Year celebrations from China, Japan, Russia, Peru and Ireland and create pretend firecrackers to take home.
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Foam Sword Battle: 2 p.m. Dec. 30. Children and teens welcome. Grab your friends and come to the library for medieval group combat. Foam sword play emphasizes sportsmanship, athleticism and strategy. Please register.
Live music ballroom dances: 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday, Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St. Open to all ages. Cover charge: $4 at the door for all ages, dancers and listeners. Refreshments served at 8:30 p.m. Program schedule: • First Tuesday: 17-member Big Band Kings of Swing, 7:45 to 9:30 p.m. Refreshments by the Lakeshore or Radcliffe Place; • Second Tuesday: Randy Litch, ballroom dance music, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Refreshments by the Weatherly; • Third Tuesday: Andy Burnett, rock ‘n roll music, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Refreshments by Stafford Suites; • Fourth Tuesday: Randy Litch, ballroom dance music, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Refreshments by Farrington Court; • Fifth Tuesday (when occurring): Randy Litch, ballroom dance music, 7:309:30 p.m. Refreshments by Judson Park. For more information, call 253-856-5150 or visit kentwa.gov/SeniorActivityCenter/
Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra: Taylor Creek Church, 21110 244th Ave. SE, Maple Valley. MVYSO boasts a playing group for every level, from beginning strings to string ensemble. For more information, call 425-358-1640 or visit www.mvyso.org.
Kick-Up: 7 p.m. Jan. 20. Ages 16 to 25 are welcome to grab a slice of free pizza and be connected with local agencies who want to help you. In partnership with Auburn Youth Resources. Teen Movie: 3:30 p.m. Dec. 22. Middle and high school ages. Enjoy a fun movie showing and a free snack. ADULTS Drop-In to Learn about eBooks: 10 a.m. Dec. 26. Get started with KCLS eBooks! Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.
Happy Noon Year’s Eve Party: 11 a.m. Dec. 31. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Kick off the New Year with a midday celebration of songs, stories, crafts, resolutions and balloons.
Talk Time Class: 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Practice speaking English with other English language learners.
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SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives): Free counseling for small businesses. Please call 206-553-7320 for appointments.
Study Zone: 1:30 p.m. Sundays; 3:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, when school is in session. Students K-12. Drop in for homework assistance from trained volunteer tutors. Study Zone will be on holiday break starting Dec. 15. Farolitos de Colores Art Workshop: 2 p.m. Dec. 19. Presented by ArtMaranth School of Arts. Children and teens welcome. A Farolito is
Citizenship Classes: 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Learn how to become a United States Citizen.
Job Readiness Program: 10:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Dec. 22 and 29; 3 p.m. The library is here to help you get a free email account, start a rĂŠsumĂŠ, start an online job search, or navigate the job application process! Librarians are available to provide 45-minute one-on-one assistance. Register online or at 253-859-3330.
Entertainment “Mary Poppins�: 7 p.m. Dec. 18, 19, Green River College Performing Arts Building, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. Heavier Than Air Family Theatre Co. presents classic story. For the first time in the community theatre’s 40 year history, cast members will literally soar to new heights in this high flying musical. For ticket information, call 253-833-9111, ext. 2400 or visit heavierthanair.com. The Twelve Days of Christmas on Ice: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 20, Kent Valley Ice Centre, 6015 S. 240th St. Evening of figure skating. Special guest appearance by former Olympian Paul Askham and his partner, Heidi Seidenberg.
Rainier Youth Choirs: RYC has four leveled groups based on age and ability (grades 2 through 14). Call 253-315-3125 to schedule an audition. For more information, visit www. rainieryouthchoirs.org.
Galleries, studios Centennial Center Gallery: 400 W. Gowe St., Kent. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Closed weekends and holidays. For more information, call 253-856-5050 or visit artscommission@kentwa.gov. Michael Tolleson Savant Art Center: 205 1st Ave. S., Kent. Art studio and autistic art mentoring center. To learn more about the center and its programs, call 253-850-5995, visit www.MichaelTollesonArtist.com or email michaeltollesonartist@gmail.com. The center also can be found on Facebook.
Museums Greater Kent Historical Society: 855 E. Smith St., historic Bereiter House, Kent. Hours: noon-4 p.m., Wednesday-Saturday, and by appointment. Admission: suggested $2 donation; no tickets are required for entrance. Parking is available behind the house off East Temperance Street. www.gkhs.org
Valley Medical Center receives top marks for hospital safety Valley Medical Center this month received a Grade of “A� for hospital safety by The Leapfrog Group, a national, independent nonprofit organization which evaluates and scores 2,500 hospitals across the country. Leapfrog is the nation’s premier advocate of transparency to promote giant leaps forward in quality and patient safety in health care. Valley is one of only 11 hospitals in the state with an A grade (43 were graded). The Hospital Safety Score is the gold standard rating for patient safety, compiled under the guidance of the nation’s leading patient safety experts and administered by The Leapfrog Group. “This ‘A’ grade demonstrates that Valley Medical Center is one of the safest hospitals in the region, and the nation, for patients to receive care. Our team is committed to delivering safe, high-quality patient care day in and day out,� Kathryn Beattie, senior vice president and chief medical officer at Valley Medical Center, said in a press release. “The safety of our patients has always been a top priority here at Valley, and we will continue to strive to provide the best possible care to our patients and the community we serve.�
PUBLIC NOTICES F&M Development, LLC, Sean McKenna, 17786 Des Moines Memorial Dr S Burien, WA 98148, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit.The proposed project, The Estates at Hillside Gardens, is located at 1919 Howard Rd in Auburn in King County. This project involves 3.82 acres of soil disturbance for residential, utilities, and new 4-story senior housing building construction activities. All discharges and runoff goes to ground water. 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 whether 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 173201A-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 Kent Reporter on December 11, 2015 and December 18, 2015. #1487429. Superior Court of the State of Washington County of King In re the Custody of: Aaliyah Mullin, Curt and Susan Mullin, Petitioner and Seth Power, John Doe, Respondents, No. 15-3-00641-3 KNT Summons by Publication To the Respondents: Seth Power and John Doe. The petitioner has
started an action in the above court requesting: Custody of the children listed in paragraph 1.3 of the Nonparental Custody Petition. The petition also requires that the court grant the following relief: Approve a parenting plan or residential schedule for the dependent children. Award the tax exemptions for the dependent children as follows: To the petitioners You must respond to this summons by serving a copy of your written response on the person VLJQLQJ WKLV VXPPRQV DQG E\ ÂżO ing the original with the clerk of the court. If you do serve your written response within 60 days DIWHU WKH GDWH RI WKH ÂżUVW SXEOLFD tion of this summons (60 days after the 13th day of November, 2015), the court may, without further notice to you, enter a decree and approve or provide for other relief requested in this summons. In case of a dissolution, the court will not enter the ÂżQDO GHFUHH XQWLO DW OHDVW GD\V DIWHU VHUYLFH DQG ÂżOLQJ ,I \RX serve a notice of appearance on the undersigned person, you are entitled to notice before an order of default or a decree may be entered. Your written response, to the summons and petition must be on form: WPF CU 01.0300, Response to Nonparental Custody Proceeding. Information about how to get this form may be obtained by contacting the clerk of the court, by contacting the Administrative 2IÂżFH RI WKH &RXUWV DW (360)705-5328, or from the Internet at the Washington State Courts homepage:http:/www.courts.wa.gov/ forms If you wish to seek the advice of an attorney in this matter you should do so promptly so that your written response, if any, may be served on time.One method of serving a copy of your response on the petitioner is to VHQG LW E\ FHUWLÂżHG PDLO ZLWK UH turn receipt requested. This summons is issued pur-
suant to RCW 4.28.100 and Superior Court Civil Rule 4.1 of the State of Washington. Dated: May 11, 2015 File Original of your Response tiht the Clerk of the Court at: Regional Justice Center 401 Fourth Avenue North,Rm 2C Kent, Washington 98032 Serve a Copy of your Response on: Petitioner Susan Mullin 37920 21st PL, Federal Way, WA 98003 Published in Kent Reporter November 13, 20, 27, 2015: December 4, 11, 18, 2015.#1465051. PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO. 1 OF KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING January 4, 2016 A regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Public Hospital District No. 1 of King County, (Valley Medical Center) will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room of Valley Medical Center January 4, 2016. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO. 1 OF KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON (VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER) By: Sandra Sward Assistant to the Board of Commissioners Published in the Kent Reporter, Renton Reporter, Covington/Maple Valley Reporter on December 18, 25, 2015. #1489566 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF LINN Case No. 15DR07904 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION: Bridget Truax, Plaintiff v. Suntory Jabber Robertson, Defendant. TO THE DEFENDANT: In the name of the State of Oregon, you are hereby required to appear and answer
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Everett WA 98201 (425) 258-1303 MANDATORY PRE-BID WALK THROUGH Contractors intending to submit bids must attend a mandatory pre-bid walk through. Mandatory pre-bid walk through shall begin at Kent 3KRHQL[ $FDGHP\ SOD\ÂżHOG DW 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 17, 2015 at the site located at: KENT PHOENIX ACADEMY 11000 SE 264TH STREET KENT, WA 98030 BID SECURITY REQUIREMENT Bid security, in the amount of 5% of the bid sum shall accompany each bid. Security shall be made payable to the Kent School District either E\ FHUWLÂżHG FKHFN RU ELG ERQG issued by a surety company licensed to conduct business in Washington State. The Kent School District reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities or informalities. No bidder may withdraw his bid after the hour set for the opening thereof, or before award of contract, unless said award is delayed for a period of sixty (60) days. Dated this 9th day of December 2015. Dr. Calvin J. Watts Secretary to the Board Kent School District Published in the Kent Reporter on December 11, 2015 and Deceber 18, 2015. #1488305.
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1975 APOLLO 2900DB
1993 HONDA CIVIC
260772 ...............................302TEC WA 24R492 261233 .....VIN: 1 HGEJ1161 PL010371 24R502
1993 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
260464 ............................ AUK4784 WA 24R493
2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU
2001 MERCEDES 430 260052 ............................... 104ZLV WA 24R503
250736 ............................ AUY7874 WA 24R494 1995 NISSAN ALTIMA
2001 CHRYSLER 300 262149 ............................ AAU7654 WA 24R495
1998 DODGE CARAVAN
262100 .............................. 529NNE WA 24R504
1996 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA
260798 ............................AMV9941 WA 24R496 262150 ............................ ABA8997 WA 24R505
2001 DODGE DURANGO 262152 ............................. ALJ9116 WA 24R497
1997 DODGE STRATUS
1992 SATURN SL-1 260747 ............................ AAR2811 WA 24R506
260744 .............................AJY6347 WA 24R498 1993 SATURN SL2
2015 FORD CMAX
261214 ............................. ATT6737 WA 24R507
262142 ........................... AWP6579 WA 24R499
1978 SUZUKI GS750
1998 FORD TAURUS 260748 ............................. 749XMU WA 24R500
1999 GMC YUKON
262157 ............................... 773762 WA 24R508
1987 TOYOTA COROLLA
259045 ............................ ANT5735 WA 24R501 260735 .............................. 757YTR WA 24R509
S K Y WAY
1999 BUICK LE SABRE
1992 HONDA ACCORD
K33105 ...........................AVM1275 WA 24K383 K33418 .............................. 104ZJS WA 24K393
1985 CHEVROLET BLAZER
2003 HONDA CIVIC
K33433 .............................781ZMN WA 24K384 K33416 ........................... ANP7030 WA 24K394
1994 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
1990 NISSAN SENTRA
K33421 ............................ AVT2136 WA 24K385 K34172 ........................... ANB1565 WA 24K395
2005 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE
1998 TOYOTA SIENNA
K32595 ...........................AWL6005 WA 24R386 K33108 ...........................AWL3285 WA 24K396
1997 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY K32591 ..............................939YPX WA 24K387
2004 TOYOTA SOLARA K33387 ............................1A3S877 ID 24K397A
2003 DODGE NEON K32590 ..............................ATA4890 AZ 24K388
1997 EAGLE TALON K34204 ........................... ADH9790 WA 24K389
2000 FORD CROWN VICTORIA K34170 ...........................ARM1288 WA 24K390
2004 FORD F150 K34229 ............................ B71990T WA 24K391
2004 FORD RANGER
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Soroptimists make some changes FOR THE REPORTER
Soroptimist International of Kent, a community service leader in the city for 50 years, has changed its name. According to club members, the Soroptimist International of KentCovington is expanding and placing a larger emphasis within southeast King County. Members live in the communities of Kent, Auburn, Covington, Black Diamond and Enumclaw. Meeting sites also have been
expanded to the Covington and Kent libraries, with some meetings organized for the evening to better accommodate attendees’ residences and business locations and schedules. The name Soroptimist is derived from Latin, meaning “best for women,” and reflects the organization’s mission of improving the lives of women and girls by providing opportunities for social and economic empowerment. The centerpiece service program of the group is the Live Your Dream Award, which provides scholarships to head-of-
hygiene items to homeless families, and collecting bras for Free the Girls, which provides the opportunity for women formerly working as sex slaves in Mozambique to set up their own businesses selling bras. SI Kent-Covington welcomes the support of businesses and individuals. For information about joining and supporting this dynamic group of committed community members, contact Jo Ladd Clark, president at joladdclark@comcast.net. Informational programs are presented on the fourth Monday of each month at the Covington Library, 27100 164th Ave. SE.
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household women who are enrolled in educational programs, seeking to improve their ability to support their families. Membership is open to all women and men interested in community service, and includes representatives from local businesses, educators and self-employed businesswomen. A registered nonprofit agency, SI of Kent-Covington is a member of the Kent and Covington Chambers of Commerce and the Greater Kent Historical Society. Major annual service projects include collecting children’s coats and warm clothing, donating Mothers’ Bags of needed personal and
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