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Maple Valley Rotary gives a gift of words handed out, to help them understand how to find items in the dictionary more easily. After they were handed out, members of the Rotary The third-grade class at Shadow Lake Elementary were surprised by club asked the students to find the Maple Valley Rotary Club on certain words, again, to help them Dec. 16. learn how to use the dictionaries. For the sixth year in a row, the Last year, Horn spotted a club handed out dictionaries to all third-grade boy crying of the third-grade classes “People don’t after they handed out the in the Tahoma school dis- realize how dictionaries. She found trict. The members try to important these do it in October, National dictionaries are for out he had tripped and fallen and had ripped Dictionary Day is on the kids.” Barbara Horn his dictionary. She could Oct. 16 (Noah Webster’s birthday), but it is a busy not believe how sad this time for the club. young boy was, and really Barbara Horn has been saw how grateful the kids a part of the Rotary club for 10 were for their dictionaries. She had years and sees the importance of extra dictionaries and gave him a handing out dictionaries. new one. “People don’t realize how imThe club is a supporter of the portant these dictionaries are for Tahoma School District and apart the kids,” Horn said. “This is the from handing out dictionaries, age they start using them and it is a it gives out between $25,000 and helpful tool.” The dictionaries are not just help- $30,000 a year in scholarships. ful for the students. Horn has heard Unfortunately, this might be the from many students and parents last year for the dictionary handout. that some parents use the dictionar- The club’s funding has decreased ies just as much as the students. and as far as the members know, “Many parents who do not speak the dictionary program will not be english refer to the dictionaries for funded for next year. The members help,” Horn said. are hopeful they will find fundThe students were given a tour ing somehow to keep the program of the dictionary before they were going. BY ANA KAREN PEREZ-GUZMAN
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The third grade class at Shadow Lake Elementary look up the word aardvark to help them learn how to look up words. The Rotary club did activities to teach the students how to use the dictionary. ANA KAREN PEREZ GUZMAN, The Reporter
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YarrowBay signs partnership with Chicago-based company Crown Community Developments to help finance infrastructure development in The Villages ment is a part of Henry Crown and Company, a Chicago-based company founded in 1923. According to Crown Community YarrowBay has a new financial Development Vice President Thepartner in The Village’s developresa Frankiewicz, this will be the ment in Black Diamond. company’s first land investment in The partnership was announced the Pacific Northwest. during the Dec. 17 City Along receiving a public Council meeting that Crown announcement of YarrowCommunity Development THE Bay’s new partnership, the will be partnering with YarVILLAGES City Council also voted rowBay to help finance The unanimously to approve the Villages’ infrastructure. master plannned develop“We are still the developer, ment funding agreement and and nothing has changed in that approved, three votes to two, a new regard as far as our staffing or Water Supply and Facilities Fundrelationship with the city,” said ing Agreement. YarrowBay CEO Brian Ross. “We The master planned developjust have a new financing partner.” ment funding agreement is a Crown Community Develop-
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“longstanding financial assurity,” said Ross, which allows the city to be reimbursed by YarrowBay for staffing, consultation or construction relating to The Village’s development for the next year. This agreement is backed by a $1 million letter of credit, which assures that Black Diamond will be reimbursed. The new water supply and facilities funding agreement established a new letter of credit with Crown Community Development for $2.8 million, money that will mostly be used in improving Black Diamond’s spring source in the future, according to Ross. “The city now has two letters of credit – the one that has been around for years and a new one that satisfies the assignment provision in the Water Facility [ more VILLAGES page 2 ]
The Villages in Black Diamond, highlighted in light brown, and Lawson Hills in darker brown cover more than 1,500 acres.
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AT&T store. On Dec. 10 officers responded to reports that the victim’s rear drivers window had been broken in order to gain entry. Stereo equipment was reported stolen from the vehicle. On Dec. 14 it was reported that a male subject entered Rite Aid and stole alcohol. On Dec. 17 officers responded to reports that the victim had gasoline stolen from their vehicle.
home where the vehicle belonged. TRESPASS On Dec. 11 someone was found passed out in a bathroom stall of McDonald’s. He was trespassed from McDonald’s. According to the police report, it appears drug use was also involved. On Dec. 11 the Loss Prevention at Kohl’s wanted three suspects to be trespassed from the store. According to the police report, one was arrested on a warrant. On Dec. 13 officers responded to Goodwill to trespass someone who had been found smoking weed in the bathroom. On Dec. 17 two subjects were trespassed from Mc-
Donald’s for loitering and sleeping in the restaurant. According to the police report, one had already been trespassed before.
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It’s hard to resist those giant paws and puppy eyes, but each year unsuspecting consumers end up getting duped into buying bogus pets from unscrupulous cons. According to the Better Business Bureau, pet adoption scams surge this time of year, leaving families broken hearted during the holidays.
PROWLER On Dec. 15 officers were contacted reporting a vehicle was seen with its door open and window broken. The caller told police that he was unable to wake the residents at the
Consumers all over the country have lost hundreds, even thousands of dollars on these scams. Watch for the following red flags: • Poor grammar and misspellings. Many pet scams originate overseas, so scammers may not have a good grasp of the English language.
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• Wiring money. Wiring cash to an unknown person is asking for trouble. Once the transaction is complete, it is next to impossible to get money back. • Too good to be true deals. Be wary of any ads offering exotic or rare breeds for low prices or for free. • Pay for transport. Be wary of pet sellers requesting upfront shipping costs
THREATS On Dec. 17 it was reported that the subject entered a store and threatened the manager. VEHICLE RECOVERY On Dec. 12 during a traffic stop, officers determined the vehicles had been reported stolen out of the Renton Police Department. The driver was arrested and booked. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES On Dec. 12 a subject ran from officers during an attempted contact for
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possible vehicle prowling in the Fred Meyer parking lot. According to the police report, he was seen walking through the parking lot with a flashlight and wire cutters. He was later located and contacted by officers while hiding in a Carl’s Jr. bathroom. HARASSMENT On Dec. 14 officers were contacted regarding degrading photos of the victim that had been posted on a fake Facebook page by their ex-fiance. DISTURBANCE On Dec. 13 it was reported that an ex-boyfriend and ex-girlfriend were seen arguing in the parking lot of Covington City Hall.
DRUNKENNESS On Dec. 14 officers responded to reports of a neighbor calling to report someone was passed out in their neighbors front yard. JUVENILE RUNAWAY On Dec. 14 officers contacted a suspicious vehicle that had been sitting alongside a public road. Upon contact, officers found a juvenile runaway. They were then taken home by officers. VANDALISM On Dec. 14 an unknown suspect damaged the victim’s vehicle when they attempted to pry open the sunroof. There was no entry made into the vehicle and nothing was taken.
King County Sheriff’s deputy rescued from Cedar River during training exercise A raft flipped over during a training exercise on the Cedar River near Maple Valley On Dec. 16. The King County Sheriff Marine Unit was
holding a training session when one of their rafts turned over. A deputy had to be rescued from the water. No one was injured during the incident.
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gin in Black Diamond in several hundred lots in the first quarter of 2016, Ross said. This will pave the way for homebuilders to start developing in 2017, Ross continued, and the city will likely have residents moving in by the 2017 holiday season.
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History of The Soos Creek Plateau From 1860 To 1960 As a great grandson of Ole and the time between 1860 and 1960 Anna Oie, Norwegian pioneers most of the Plateau, which covers who settled on the east hill of Kent an area of approximately 70 square in 1890, author Morris Willard miles, was served by the Kent Post Skagen’s dream of publishing the Office, including Covington, as well “History of the Soos Creek as most of Lea Hill. Plateau from 1860-1960” Skagen grew up on the has been achieved. 70 square mile area above IN THE The “History of the Kent called the Soos Creek Soos Creek Plateau” is Plateau and graduated from approximately 450 pages Kent Meridian High School in length and includes maps in 1955. Combining that with and early photographs of the area. an occupation as an accomplished All aspects of the development librarian, his exhaustive research, of the Plateau are included, with together with scores of anecdotal major emphasis on farming, the stories and oral histories weave an main means of livelihood for Plaappealing account of the rugged teau residents. A major focus of the men and women who settled the book is on the settlers and families Plateau. Morris’ love and encyclowho lived on the Plateau. During pedic knowledge of the area and its
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hard working ancestors is reflected in his writing. His historic collection of artifacts, photographs and ephemera residing in the Heritage Center at Soos Creek Botanical Garden has served to inform this compilation depicting the rich history of the pioneers of Soos Creek Plateau. The “History of the Soos Creek Plateau” is published by the University of Washington Bookstore Press. The cost of researching, writing and printing of the book has been underwritten by 4Culture, the King County organization that provides grants for a variety of art and history projects. This book serves to preserve the rich history of the Soos Creek
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Every year at this time the Black Diamond Community Center gets hundreds of applications from parents and grandparents who need help providing Christmas gifts for their kids and/or grandchildren. This year the need was huge. Coming to our rescue were patrons of The Loft, Columbia Bank, Black Diamond Library, Betty from Cenex, Black Diamond Antique Store, Maple Valley Black Diamond Kiwanis and the Lake Sawyer Store. Our center was full of toys for all those who requested help. Thank you to all the local elves who dropped off toys, cash, and gift cards. The families picked up their items Monday, Dec. 21. Local Union No. 3186 and volunteers from Fire District 44 adopted families and provided food and toys. The ASA, led by Bryan and Melissa Kelley, Kevin and Mona Marks, delivered 28 bikes and over a hundred toys, books, dolls, and Legos. Trevi Eichelberger and Ted Strand, representing the Lake Sawyer Store and those generous folks around the store, donated several car-loads of gifts and brought in cash for our kids. The Black Diamond Police Department, and our board of directors from the community center, President Keith Watson, Vice President Jude Irish, Treasurer Elsie Parkin, Secretary Rebecca Olness, Directors Dave Ambur, Joe Androsko, Tamie Deady, Kari Hammett-Caster, Tina McGann, Marsha Tetzlaff, and Judy Watson, filled in last-minute requests for gifts, so no child in our area would go without if we could help them. The Black Diamond Elementary School children, led by Derek Tulluck, helped decorate place mats for the senior holiday lunch that was held Dec. 17. The Black Diamond Community Center has the best holiday elves… ho ho ho… and happy New Year to all you wonderful and giving people.
•Puppets Please! Colorful puppet characters sing, dance, roller skate, chat and jump! All ages welcome with adult. Where: Black Diamond Library. When: Dec. 28, 10:30 a.m. •Block Party! Bricks @ the Library Come to the library for an unstructured, creative play open-house. Bricks and other building supplies provided. Ages two and above welcome. Where: Black Diamond Library. When: Dec. 28, 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. •Origami Crafternoon: New Year’s Noisemakers Learn to read and make basic origami designs. Teens welcome. Where: Black Diamond Library. When: Dec. 29, 4:00 p.m. •Youth Drop-In A hangout for middle school, junior high and high school ages. Includes snacks and board games. Where: Covington Library. When: Dec. 30, 4:00 p.m. •The Magic of Gratitude Magic Show Magic show with poetry and song celebrates the power of gratitude. Ages 3 and older with adult welcome. Where: Covington Library. When: Dec. 31, 11:00 a.m. All events are free. For more information visit www.kcls.org.
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A gift of advice for Christmas By special Christmas spirit request from all the goddesses in the office and Ms. Vegan, I will give my last-minute advice on buying gifts for girlfriends, wives and all those who make life worth living. To the uninitiated (husbands in training) this may seem to be a simple, straightforward process – ha ha ho ho. Is that dumb or what? The All Knowing One has assisted me in my most sensitive approach to preserving some semblance of life after Christmas for the naive believer. Here are a few of the Christmas gift buying declaratory statements I will translate from the ancient language given only to the women. • “Don’t worry sweetheart, you don’t need to buy me anything.” Translation: “You are in a lot of trouble rockhead. Every year you buy me the wrong gift no matter how many hints I give you. I’ve given up – buy a very warm sleeping bag for yourself because you’re going to need it.” Let me provide the most graphic example of this Christmas morning scene. One of the most wonderful and perfectly matched couples I know are Becky and Ron. They were born to be married to each other and he is the yearly winner of the “goofball gift to my wife” award. Every year I try to find a goofball to beat Ron. Some are close but he is still the winner and champion. Ron’s finest year was when he left a shiny, brandspanking-new toilet under the Christmas tree for Becky. I admit I understand and secretly admire the philosophical thought line in this gift. It has symmetry and is death defying. It makes sense and that Dennis Box Editor
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is the genesis of our quandary and brings me to my second translation. • “Don’t worry honeybunlet; I understand. You are trying your best.” Translation: You are roadkill. Life as you know it is over. Run away. Remember — “doing your best” are the three most dangerous words in your special loved one’s ancient language.
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You have been give a short primer on the lost art of translation. Now I will assist you on what can be done. First: • Probably nothing. It is always best to begin from a position of defeat, despair and admitted dopiness. Pathetic whining may work the first time or seven. It will eventually run out of petrol and leave you stuck on the wrong side of an unlit crossroad whimpering, “help me.” • I can attest from experience that going to the corner grocery for a frozen treat and a swift walk around the parking lot will not work. (Surprised me, too.)
• You can try to do what is impossible. Listen carefully to the hints she gives you (like buy this, not this, gumby head), remember all the way to the store and not get distracted by anything that sparkles or someone singing, “Goober Peas” Peas, peas, peas, peas, peas. Eating goober peas. Goodness how delicious, eating goober peas. Sorry. • My best suggestion – which comes with the stamp of approval of “The All Knowing One” to my right – is to reach down inside yourself, find that little corner of hope and optimism and give up. We lost a long time ago, back in the ancient time when God didn’t let us into that one classroom the girls were in. That’s where they were taught the secret dialect of always winning (I never get to know anything cool). The fortunate ones have a Becky. Trying to explain your reasoning to Becky is hopeless, because there really is none. We do what we’ve been doing since kindergarten – make things up to get out of trouble. And we all know, it never works and never has. Merry Christmas to all and happy New Year.
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After the 9/11 attacks al-Qaeda became our terrorist enemy. Today it is ISIS. If the pattern continues and we are able to weaken ISIS as we have alQaeda, another terrorist group will rise like “whack a mole” to take its place. What must occur, according to a Dec. 15, 2015, Stratfor article, “Why the U.S. Cannot Leave the Middle East,” is that the U.S. government must come up with a strategy that is both “effective and sustainable.” Unless some rebalancing is done, the Middle Eastern crisis will continue to disrupt and destabilize both the European Union and the United States. The U.S. has neither the resources nor public support to sustain longterm wars like we have fought in Afghanistan and Iraq since 9/11. Those wars raised our national debt, cost thousands of American lives and resulted in millions of deaths and injuries to the native populations in
what has come to be called “collateral damage.” Massive immigrant migrations are flowing out of the Middle East partly as a result of our invasion and then withdrawal from Iraq. These mass movements have increased pressure on the very structure and existence of the European community. The fear and uncertainty engendered by Syrian and Iraqi exiles, coupled with terrorist attacks in Paris and San Bernardino, have pushed a portion of this nation into intolerance of Muslims and of immigrants. Republican frontrunner Donald Trump has increased his popularity due to his highlighting of these fears. Differences of opinion over immigration have contributed to the polarized divide between liberals and conservatives in this country. Additionally, the old structures of the Middle East created during and after World War I are crumbling, forging new forces and movements rising from its ruins. In Focus
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Radical Islamist groups have found a place in the power vacuum created by the massive changes to old boundaries. Regional powers are becoming more involved. Power struggles for dominance are emerging between Turkey, Iran, Egypt, Israel, Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Cooperation Council. These nations are being forced to act because the U.S. is withdrawing from deep involvement in the region due to the high costs and U.S. public fatigue. Parts of Syria and Iraq have been reshaped into ISIS. The civil war in Syria has created the Alawite (a Shia sect supported by Bashar al-Assad) rump along the coast. Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Cooperation Council are fighting pro-Iranian Houthi forces in chaotic Yemen as well as ISIS to the north. The United States, according to Strafor, must reconsider its new strategy in the region. A new balance must be forged because terrorism is not going away for the foreseeable future. We must create a strategy that continues to get our regional allies to
shoulder more of the burden and, at the same time, and in the right proportion, use Special Forces to tip the balance against radical Islam. What the U.S. should do is to find a way to live in the tension between withdrawal and invasion. Neither extreme will protect us from terrorist attacks. The current U.S. strategy against IS has had some successes, but at a high cost. President Obama has also reversed his policy of complete withdrawal from Afghanistan. This change in direction comes as a result of the rise of IS in Iraq and Syria. According to Stratfor, that cost is better and less expensive than reengagement with a massive military footprint. What is certain is that the turmoil emanating from the Middle East will continue to roil the European Union and affect the U.S. during our election cycle and beyond. What is also certain is that the U.S. will continue to be involved in the Middle East long-term. A strategy must be developed that strikes a balance between invasion and withdrawal. At the same time we must develop a parallel strategy of balancing openness to immigration and concern for terrorist attacks in this country. Expect 2016 to be tumultuous.
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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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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.” 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 House and Republican-run Senate couldn’t find a solution in this year’s record-setting 176 days of session. And their leaders don’t plan on finding one in 2016 — an election year session — either.
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Eight lawmakers entrusted with drafting a school funding plan in line with the tenets of the state constitution and 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 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 amounts 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 purpose of this public hearing is for the City Council to receive the Planning Commission’s recommendation and consider comments from the public, both written and oral, regarding the 2015 Comprehensive Plan Update as prescribed by the Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA). The 2015 Comprehensive Update is an update to the city’s 20year plan regarding future growth, development and services. The Comprehensive Plan helps to evaluate the long-term interests of the residents of Covington and articulates the community’s vision. The Comprehensive Plan update provides an opportunity for the public to express ideas and interests, guides future decision-making and coordinates city infrastructure development and funding. All persons desiring to comment on the proposed Comprehensive Plan may do so in writing to the City Clerk, at 16720 S.E. 271st Street, Suite 100, Covington, WA 98042 or by appearing at the public hearing. Additional information on the 2015 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update process and draft document can be found under the “Quick Links –Update 2015 (Comprehensive Plan)” www.covingtonwa. gov/Update2015. A hardcopy of the current draft of the 2015 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update may also be reviewed at Covington City Hall. A copy of the January 12, 2016, City Council agenda packet will be available on the City’s website on January 8, 2016 at www. covingtonwa.gov. Published in the Covington/Maple Valley/Black Diamond Reporter on December 25, 2015. #1492428
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Flu season is here, time to protect yourself The holidays bring us together to share memories and good times with friends and family. Make sure, that you’re not also sharing illnesses like the flu. Getting a flu shot is the best protection for everyone in the family and is widely available this season. “During the holidays, it’s easy to spread germs when you’re in close contact with loved ones. It’s important to get all family members vaccinated against flu, so you can spend more healthy time together,” said State Health Officer Dr. Kathy Lofy. “Flu is a serious illness that is especially dangerous for older people, pregnant women, young children, and those with certain chronic medical conditions. You can spread the virus to others before you know you’re sick.” Flu activity typically increases in the winter
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The Metropolitan King CountyCouncil and King County Elections are working to expand the number of ballot drop-off locations in King County. The council unanimously adopted a motion requesting the development of a plan that will expand access while ensuring geographic equity and convenience for voters. “The foundation of our democracy is the right to vote. We are aiming to strengthen our de-
mocracy by ensuring more King County citizens have the ability to access that right,” said Councilman Rod Dembowski, the author of the legislation. “I believe this will be a significant step towards increasing voter participation by making voting more convenient for citizens throughout King County.” Julie Wise, director-elect of King County Elections, is making increasing voter participation and access a priority for the department. Following King County’s transi-
tion to an all-mail ballot system, in 2008, the council approved a plan for regional voting centers as well as ballot drop boxes, to ensure there were alternatives to placing the ballot in the mail. The adopted plan authorized the placement of 39 ballot drop boxes throughout the county, but budget reductions adopted as a result of an economic downturn resulted in a significant reduction in the number of ballot drop boxes actually implemented. Since then, the County has moved to restore drop boxes but has not yet deployed more than 25 ballot drop locations, some of which are provided by temporary mobile vans. “To give people a voice we have to make voting more accessible and
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right away. Antiviral medications help, but they must be prescribed by a doctor and are most effective when started within 48 hours of the onset of illness. There are many flu vaccine choices, and they are available in multiple locations, including health care provider offices, pharmacies, and even through some employers. The state health department provides all recommended childhood vaccines, including flu vaccine, at no cost for kids through age 18. Health care providers may charge for the office visit or include a fee to give the vaccine. The health care provider may waive the fee if you ask. The Department of Heath website is your source for information. Also, find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. adding additional secure drop boxes is a good start to this goal,” said Councilmember Reagan Dunn. The adopted motion calls for King County Elections to send to the Council a plan to improve access to and convenience of ballot drop-off locations throughout King County. This plan should include a proposed number and locations for additional drop-off locations, estimated costs, and an implementation timeline. The proposal for expansion should seek to ensure geographic equity and convenience for voters, including by analyzing potential use of all public library locations in King County. The plan is to be sent to the council by April 30, 2016.
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The Kentlake boys basketball team made the trip Saturday to the ShoWare Center Shootout and beat Washington 59-44. The Falcons had four players score in double digits. Austin Mcbryde scored 15. Trey Helgeson dropped in 12. Kevin Baker scored 14 and Justin Olson 10. The Falcons are 0-3 in the South Puget Sound League 4A conference and 3-3 overall. The Kentwood boys basketball team have started the season with four wins, three in the SPSL 4A conference and two nonconference losses. The Conks played at the ShoWare Shootout Saturday falling to Bellevue 70-55 in a nonconference game. Darius Lubom led the numbers with 14. Koby Huerta hit 13 and Rayvaughn Bolton 10.
Rayvaughn Bolton drives to the hoop past a Bellevue High School player for a layup at the ShoWare Shootout Saturday. Davonte Sanchez jumps for a rebound against Bellevue. RACHEL CIAMPI, The Reporter
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RV GARAGE & SHOP 24’x24’x10’ w/14’x36’x16’ Concrete
2 CAR GARAGE 20’x20’x8’
Included!
Automobiles Others
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12’x10’ Metal framed sliding door w/decorative cross-hatch & cam-latch closers, (3) 12’x12’ PermaStalls w/sliding stall fronts, (3) 4’x8’ split opening unpainted wood 4” Concrete floor w/fibermix reinforcement & zipstrip crack contrrol, 16’x7’ Dutch doors, 3’x6’8” PermaBilt door w/self-closing hinges & stainless steel lockset, 18” raised panel steel overhead door, 3’x6’8” PermaBilt door w/self-closing hinges eave & gable overhangs, bird blocking at both gables, 10’ continuous flow ridge vent and stainless steel lockset, 2’ poly eavelight, 10’ continuous flow ridge vent.
29,884
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Auto Service/Parts/ Accessories
12,795
$
392mo.
$
11,765
$
169mo.
$
33,135
$
30,399
$
436mo.
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27,355
$
4” Concrete floor with fibermesh reinforcement and zip-strip crack-control, 12’x14’ raised panel steel overhead door, 10’x9’ raised panel steel overhead door, 3’x6’8” PermaBilt door with stainless steel lockset and self-closing hinges, 4’x3’ double glazed vinyl slider window with screen, 10” eave and gable overhangs, (2) 10’ continuous flow ridge vents.
ALL BUILDINGS INCLUDE: • 18 Sidewall & Trim Colors With Limited Lifetime Warranty (DENIM Series excluded) • Engineered For 85 MPH Wind Exposure B & 25# Snow Load* • 2” Fiberglass Vapor Barrier Roof Insulation • Free In-House Consultation • Guaranteed Craftsmanship • Plans • Engineering • Permit Service • Erection
4” Concrete floor w/fibermix reinforcement & zip-strip crack control, 16’x7’ raised panel steel overhead door, 3’x6’8” PermaBilt door w/self-closing hinges & stainless steel lockset, (2) 4’x2’ double glazed cross-hatch vinyl windows w/screens, 18” eave & gable overhangs, bird blocking at all gables.
25,741
$
Cash
23,587
$
DELUXE CARPORT 20’x20’x9’
18” Eave & gable overhangs, 2” fiberglass vapor barier roof insulation, 18 sidewall & trim colors w/limited lifetime warranty.
*If your jurisdiction requires higher wind exposures or snow loads, building prices will be affected.
Hundreds of Designs Available!
339mo.
$
9,233
$
DAYLIGHT GARAGE 24’x36’x10’
HAY COVER 30’x36’x12’
8,456
$
121mo.
$
3 BAY EQUIPMENT STORAGE 24’x36’x8’
Conc Includrete ed!
JUNK CARS & TRUCKS
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13,721
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4” Concrete floor w/fibermix reinforcement & zip-strip crack control, (2) 10’x9’ raised panel steel overhead doors with low headroom hardware, 3’x6’8” PermaBilt door w/self-closing hinges & stainless steel lockset, 18” eave & gable overhangs, 2’ poly eavelight, bird blocking at both gables.
2” Fiberglass vapor barrier roof insulation, 18 sidewall & trim colors w/limited lifetime warranty.
12,647
$
181mo.
$
GARAGE, SHOP & STORAGE 24’x30’x10’
22,867
$
20,996
$
302mo.
$
DELUXE MONITOR GARAGE 36’x30’x10’/16’
2” Fiberglass vapor barrier roof insulation, 8 sidewall & trim colors w/25 year warranty.
11,155
$
10,253
$
147mo.
$
MODIFIED GRID BARN 30’x30’x10’
Concrete Included!
Concrete Included!
4” Concrete floor w/fibermix reinforcement & zip-strip crack control, 16’x8’ 4” Concrete floor w/fibermix reinforcement & zip-strip crack control, (1) 10’x14’ 10’x9’ Metal framed split sliding door w/cam-latch closers, 3’x6’8” PermaBilt raised panel steel overhead door, 3’x6’8” PermaBilt door w/self-closing hinges & (2) 10’x8’ raised panel steel overhead doors w/lites, 3’x6’8” PermaBilt door door w/self-closing hinges & stainless steel lockset, 2’ poly eavelight, 8 & stainless steel lockset, 10’ continous flow ridge vent, 2’ poly eavelight. w/self-closing hinges & stainless steel lockset, (2) 3’x3’ double glazed vinyl posts engineered for future 100# loft, 10’ continuous flow ridge vent. windows w/screens, 18” eave & gable overhangs, 10’ continuous flow ridge vent.
17,490
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15,973
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230mo.
$
35,577
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Square Feet: 21,264,115 As of 10/31/2015
Financing based on 12% interest, all payments based on 10 years (unless otherwise noted), O.A.C.. Actual rate may vary. Prices do not include permit costs or sales tax & are based on a flat, level, accessible building site w/less than 1’ of fill, w/85 MPH Wind Exposure “B”, 25# snow load, for non commercial usage & do not include prior sales & may be affected by county codes and/or travel considerations. Drawings for illustration purposes only. Ad prices expire 1/7/16.
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