Bonney Lake and Sumner Courier-Herald, March 21, 2012

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The aftermath of the alleged unprovoked slaughter of civilians in the province of Panjwai, Afghanistan took another turn Friday when the accused attacker was revealed to be Staff Sgt. Robert Bales of Lake Tapps.

Bales, 38, is being held at Fort Leavenworth’s military prison in Kansas under suspicion of killing 16 Afghan civilians, including

Weather The call for rain Wednesday and Thursday switches to “a chance of rain” Friday through the weekend. Daytime high temperatures will be near 50 degrees and nighttime lows will drop to near freezing. It’s unlikely we will see any snow.

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he 19th Annual Community Summit was popularly attended Thursday, filling Calvary Community Church’s main auditorium to the brim clear through the end of the night.

The Summit—themed “The Heart of the Matter”—was put on by the Communities for Families Coalition and put fitness front and center in a pre-summit session headed by Loren Willson, and the breakout session, “Why Should Fitness Be a Priority?”

Other breakout session topics included the importance of community block watches, public transportation in a future without Pierce Transit, the scarcity of affordable housing assistance, and juvenile perspectives on available city activities.

During dinner, Bonney Lake High School

Drama presented a check for $2,480.40 to the Sumner/Bonney Lake Family Center. The amount encompassed the 20 percentage of ticket revenues from the troupe’s recent production of the musical “Annie.”

Sumner High leadership class instructor John Norlin gave the Keynote Address, and spoke out on the importance of “pinky wiggling”: taking small positive actions in everyday life, justifying that the actions’ ripples will create positive outcomes no one could have anticipated.

“Suppose there’s a guy who’s decided he wants to end his life,” Norlin said. “He’s picked out a bridge on the edge of town to jump from and a day to do it. He’s on his way there, and while he’s at a stop light, an old woman gives him a smile.

Something happens: suddenly all his negative feelings are disappearing and he doesn’t end his

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Sumner tree case goes to prosecutor

By Daniel Nash Staff Writer

The city of Sumner brought in a consulting private attorney to discuss, at the March 5 City Council meeting, the vandalism allegations against city councilman Randy Hynek.

Hynek was investigated in early December for allegedly cutting down dozens of White River-side cottonwood and fir trees belong-

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Sewer plant expansion agreement calls for Bonney Lake to drop of Orton Junction appeal

By Brian Beckley Staff Writer

The Bonney Lake City Council on March 13 approved an agreement with the city of Sumner that will provide for the expansion of the joint Wastewater Treatment Facility in exchange for Bonney Lake dropping its appeal of Sumner’s Orton Junction UGA expansion.

The agreement came after a 30-minute executive session and was approved 5-2 with Deputy Mayor Dan Swatman and Councilman Tom Watson voting against the measure, due to their opposition to dropping the appeal.

The expansion will provide an additional 2.3 million gallons per day of treatment.

According to the agreement, the city of Bonney Lake will retain the rights to an additional 1.6 million gallons per day of treatment capacity and pay for a percentage of the project matching that amount.

The expansion project is expected to cost approxi-

mately $10 million.

According to Bonney Lake officials the new deal will provide their city with the treatment it needs through 2062. Bonney Lake will end up using approximately 70 percent of the plant’s total capacity.

According to City Administrator Don Morrison, Bonney Lake felt it got the “short end of the stick” in the 2004 agreement between the two cities, which split capacity in half, though Bonney Lake had a larger percentage prior to that deal.

Morrison said the new agreement, which still has to be approved by Sumner’s City Council, includes a provision to sunset in 10 years the Payment in Lieu of Taxes Bonney Lake now pays. In the current deal, Bonney Lake pays Sumner 5 percent of costs because, as Morrison put it, Bonney Lake does not have to deal with the stink and hassle of the sewer plant. The current deal does not have the PILOT provision disappearing until 2037.

“This saves us 17 years of

payments,” Morrison said, properties. estimating that Bonney The Pierce County counLake pays Sumner about cil this past fall approved $44,000 each year through the Urban Growth Area this deal. expansion allowing Sumner In addition, Sumner to bring the land into the agreed to rebate Bonney city, despite advice to the Lake’s portion of sales tax opposite from staff, which generated by the construc- indicated that Sumner had tion. plenty of commercial land But the sticking available for developpoint in the agreement. ment for Swatman Bonney Lake and Watson was the Bonney LakE immediately voted sumner section that calls to appeal because for Bonney Lake they viewed the projto drop their appeal ect as a threat to their of the controversial Orton own development plans.

Junction project, located at Deputy Mayor Dan the base of Elhi Hill.

Swatman praised the sewer The project would con- side of the agreement with vert more than 125 acres Sumner, but voted against into a multi-purpose devel- the plan because the city opment consisting primar- would have to drop their ily of commercially devel- appeal. opable land. It would also “We’re basically, in my house Sumner’s planned mind, saying we’re for YMCA facility.

Much of the land is presently designated agricultural resource land and an agreement was struck to zone the land commercial in exchange for each acre of farmland developed to be replaced by four acres of conservation easement

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“Hopefully Orton Junction will not impact Bonney Lake,” he said.

Morrison called the dismissal provision a “practical approach to a problem we both had.”

“We would not have had this agreement if they didn’t want something out of it,” he said.

Bonney Lake officials have also privately expressed concerns that their appeal case may not have been as strong as they would have liked.

Overall, Morrison said he thought the agreement was a “good compromise” that benefitted both cities.

“I think it’s a fair agreement. Before we saw it as a little one-sided,” he said.

The Sumner city council was expected to address the agreement at their March 19 meeting.

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“It’s just the wrong development,” he said.

Swatman said the deal cut by the city makes them just as bad as the county council, which seemed to go around the Growth Management Act rules to approve the project.

“That’s not the way I want to do business,” he said.

Mayor Neil Johnson said he was not part of the negotiating team and could not say if Bonney Lake’s dropping their appeal was suggested by Sumner or Bonney Lake, but called it a “value trade” that was good for both cities, though he understands the concerns voiced by Swatman and Watson.

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Bonney Lake council considers fee reduction package

By Brian Beckley Staff Writer

The city of Bonney Lake is considering a series of temporary impact fee reductions in an attempt to spur builders to begin to develop the more than 700 empty lots in the city.

Bonney Lake’s impact fees are easily the highest in East Pierce County at approximately $25,000 per residential unit and some members of the council believe the fees are preventing developers from starting new construction.

The discussion about impact fees was among the most lively at the council’s Feb. 25 retreat.

According to City Administrator Don Morrison the changes, if approved, would place Bonney Lake’s fees at about the regional average.

“That’s kind of the goal,” he said.

Morrison said the first change, and most likely the easiest, was a reduction of the city’s school impact fee from approximately $2,700 to $1,300. Morrison said the city generally approves Sumner School District recommendations and an updated capital facilities plan from the district shows a lessoned need for impact

fees since the district recently completed upgrades or rebuilds of the majority of its schools.

The bigger changes for the city may come in the form of changes to the sewer and water and traffic impact fees.

Morrison said the city is considering an ordinance to reduce water system development charges up to 50 percent. The city presently charges $8,127 per residential unit in water charges, more than twice that of any other east Pierce County city.

The council will also consider a 25 percent drop in its sewer charges. Again, Bonney Lake’s $9,387 charge is easily the highest in the area, followed by Buckley at $6,414.

A slight adjustment to the city’s traffic impact fee will also be considered.

Morrison said the city also expects to revamp its Transportation Improvement Plan this year, based on revised population projections, that should also lower costs.

Morrison said the council will have the opportunity to decide if the temporary reductions sunset after a set amount of time, or if they will be tied to a number of permits issued, estimated at 50 percent

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The student must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and intend to enter the fields of firefighting, law enforcement, medicine or social work.

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the city while others pointed out that building had dropped everywhere, but Bonney Lake still led the way in permits issued.

The council will also consider a measure to reinstate a sales tax incentive it passed for the 2011 calendar year. The measure rebates sales tax to developers in the amount of the business’s traffic impact fees.

No one used the incentive last year, which expired Dec. 31.

The council was scheduled to discuss the impact fee ordinances during tis Tuesday workshop.

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“Once building activity reaches a certain threshold it would go off,” he said.

System development charges are used to improve the system as new developers hook in and Bonney Lake has for more than 10 years run under the philosophy of development paying for improvements.

The city has also indicated that studies show Bonney Lake could feasibly charge more in fees because of the work needed to be done.

“What it really comes down to is who pays for improvements and who should pay at what rate?” Morrison said.

The council this year split during its annual retreat when the topic of fee reduction came up. Some members argued it was necessary to jumpstart building in

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Sanford is instrumental in the “Backpack for Food” program through the Sumner Food Bank, which serves over 100 students.

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All because a woman took time to show him some small kindness.”

Additionally, the following women were the Unsung Hero award winners for 2012. They were selected from a pool of candidates considered for their service to the community outside political or professional positions of power; in other words, people who help simply because they can help and enjoy doing it. They were presented their awards in front of the 19th Annual Community Summit, held at Calvary Community Church in Sumner.

The honorees were: Zina Golden – Golden has lived in Bonney Lake for 31 years and has been an active parent volunteer in the Sumner School District for 13 years. She has taken on many leadership roles in the schools, including serving on the PTO boards at three schools, giving countless hours managing the BLHS choir uniforms, and providing daily assisting at drama rehearsals and productions. Golden has served on an extensive list of school and district committees, volunteered at numerous special events, a regular classroom volunteer, and assisted in the office at Sumner High School. During the past two years, Golden has also been a volunteering in the office at Exodus Counseling and Treatment Services in Sumner. She is also active in women’s ministries and helps with sound technology at her church.

Golden wanted to be part of the school environment where her children spent the majority of their day.

Through supporting teachers, administration, and student activities, Golden has significantly impacted the learning environments in her school and strengthen many programs.

Rachel Heckroth – Heckroth is a senior and International Baccalaureate student at Sumner High School. Although Heckroth is active in her school with National Honor Society, a class officer, and a French tutor, it is her outreach through her church community in Lake Tapps that has impacted so many lives, both near and far.

Heckroth serves as the president of her Church Youth Council and is the youth representative to the Synod Council of Southwest Washington, is on the planning committee for the Pierce County Youth Hunger Summit, and coordinates service projects for the youth group. Heckroth is a compassionate young woman who dreams of and works for a just world. She is currently fundraising for her sixth mission trip and, after traveling to Kenya and witnessing the suffering first-hand, Heckroth’s goal is to someday work with HIV/AIDS patients in developing countries.

A mentor, advisor, and a role model for younger students, Heckroth has shown that love and compassion tempered with hard work are key to making this world a better place.

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Toddler Time The Bonney Lake library hosts a storytime for children ages 2-3 beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the Bonney Lake Library.

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Baby Time Books, action rhymes and songs for parents and children 0-24 months. Sumner Library, 10 a.m.; Bonney Lake Library, 10:30 a.m.

An event of Pierce County READS at the Sumner Library, 6 p.m.

Beginning Soldering Ben Franklin crafts is offering a course on soldering at 2:30 p.m. at their store on state Route 410.

Cost is $20. For more info call 253-862-6822.

Books on Tapps The Bonney Lake Library Book Club meets at 7 p.m. at the library to discuss “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet” by Jamie Ford.

Family Bingo Friday nights are family nights at the Bonney Lake Senior Center.

Bingo gets rolling at 6:30 p.m. and cards are just $6 each.

Used Book Sale The Firends of the Bonney Lake Library are hosting a book sale from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. to raise money for additional library programs.

SMS Auction The Sumner Middle School fundraising dinner and auction, themed “A Grand Opening,” will begin at 4:30 p.m. for infor, email smsboosters@gmail.com.

Downtown History Walk Join the Sumner Downtown Association for a walking tour of the city’s historic landmarks.

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Used Book Sale The Friends of the Sumner Library is hosting a book sale from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Sumner Library.

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We must protect higher education “A man who has never gone to school may steal from a freight car, but if he has a university education he may steal the whole railroad.”

– Franklin Delano Roosevelt

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ur 32nd president was right on the money with his unique observation about the power that accompanies higher education.

But for those who, like FDR, cling to the belief that our nation’s good health is tied to an informed, educated populace, these are trying times indeed.

Simply put, the Kevin Hanson, reality of college Senior Reporter tuition is making a bachelor’s degree a dicey proposal, indeed. Other associated events conspire to take a bit of the luster off the rewards that come with a four-year degree (four years, really?)

Washington’s legislature hasn’t just whittled away at higher education funding, it has taken a Paul Bunyanesque approach, chopping away with a vengeance. No one claims lawmakers have an easy job, with a rocky economy wreaking havoc on statewide revenue flows, but legislative actions have produced a litany of troubles in the world of acedemia.

Nestled in the snug environs of the Palouse, Washington State University is boasting of an incoming freshman class that will be the largest in WSU history, more than 4,000 strong. That sounds impressive on the surface, but a university official recently reminded an alumni gathering that not all that glitters is gold. The large incoming class simply shows there are hundreds of students being admitted that wouldn’t have made the cut just a few short years ago.

They’re being admitted for the dollars they provide.

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Changes ahead for WR Choice program

By Elaine Elliott More than 60 parents, along with students from grades 3 through 11, and Choice Program staff members were present at a recent meeting with Deputy Superintendent Janel Keating, Director of Human Resources, Keith Banks, White River Alternative Program principal, Elaine Elliott, and Foothills Elementary principal, Mark Cushman. All were there to hear news of what the future would bring for the Choice Program, a popular Parent Partnership program that has served families from White River, Enumclaw,

Sumner and Orting since 1997.

Energy and interest was high in the room, as Ms. Keating announced that the program will remain a viable alternative for families, even as the White River Alternative Program three- district cooperative agreement will be dissolved. Although the three districts will no longer sign an interlocal agreement for the alternative school, Ms. Keating assured parents and students that the program would not only continue, but it is hoped that the program will continue to grow.

In an effort to make budget reductions, and increase efficiency, the

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Choice program will move to the Foothills Elementary campus beginning in the fall of 2012. This news sparked questions regarding the autonomy of the program, the individualized learning opportunities, parent involvement and the relaxed family–oriented atmosphere that has made the program so popular. Parents also voiced concerns regarding staffing. Although individual teaching staff were not named, Ms. Keating assured the audience that the academic rigor would remain the same with

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Veen? I guess it is (by your standards) OK to ridicule some people, right?

Diana Hammermeister Bonney Lake

Letter ridiculed some while urging opposite Just a short note in reference to Ms. Van Veen’s previous letter to the editor (Courier-Herald, March 14).

She ended her article by stating that no one should be ridiculed, ignored, hated, beaten or killed because of who they love. However, in the first paragraph of her article she referred to the Bible as “ancient writings of ignorant sheep herders?” What about those of us who love the Bible and esteem as the written word of God, Ms. Van

For a GOP candidate to succeed, some must leave race The term “Pyrrhic victory” refers to Pyrrhus, a third century B.C. general who defeated Roman legions twice. Unable to obtain enough replacements to sustain his losses, he said

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words to the effect of “One more such victory and we lose everything.” Similarly, a Cadmean victory refers to Cadmus, a mythological Greek who lost an army save five men killing a serpent, a victory equally devastating to both sides.

The putrid prospect of an Obama-Romney con-

test, the nauseating spectacle of social conservatives knocked to their knees by gay marriage bills, contraceptive insurance and planned parenthood issues wetting their pants over Santorum, and my impression of moderate Republicans in general, bring such victories to mind.

I agree with many of Ron Paul’s stated positions even though I have devoted my political energies to the

Choice FROM 6 academic rigor would remain the same with hands- on science, math, history and English. The only significant change in the program will be the location.

Foothills principal, Mark Cushman, has visited with Choice students, sharing his enthusiasm for the program.

The premise of the program, and others like it around the state, relies on a close partnership between parents and teaching staff. Students attend academic classes at least two days per week, with the remaining time spent at home with parents as the educational leader.

The emphasis of this program is for students to develop academic skills at high levels, become independent learners, and to have the opportunity to excel in areas of individual interest, with support from parents and teachers.

This program offers a casual atmosphere where students are encouraged to work independently; however, there are many opportunities for students to experience group work in the core curriculum classes as well as social interactions in offerings such as ballroom dance, art, hands-on science, and others.

Choice has open enrollment throughout the school year, and is currently taking applications for 2012-13. For more information regarding the Choice Parent Partnership Program, contact Cynthia Osborn at 360 829-5810, or plan to attend one of our evening informational meetings on Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at 7 p.m., or Thursday, April 26, 2012, at 7 p.m. Meetings will be held in the Choice Lab on the White River Alternative Programs campus (27515 120th St. E., Buckley) Elaine Elliott is the principal of the White River School District Alternative Program.

Community note The East Pierce County chapter of A.B.A.T.E. of Washington will be participating in Pierce County’s Bunny Hop Run March 24. The event will raise money to supply approximately 100 Pierce County residents with

Easter Baskets and will collect lightly used clothing for foster children.

A.B.A.T.E. is a motorcycle organization dedicated primarily to motorcyclist rights.

The Bunny Hop Ride rolls out at 11 a.m. March 24 from the L&M Firehouse, 533 Harmon Way S., Orting.

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Gingrich campaign since Rick Perry dropped out.

In a four-man race, it seems unlikely that either Mr. Paul or Mr. Gingrich will have enough delegates for a first-ballot nomination. I propose an alliance between these two gentlemen’s forces in all legislative district, county and state conventions, voting to advance each other’s as well as their own pledged delegates at each level in

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A degree of cooperation is needed to deny Romney a first-ballot nomination or Santorum enough delegates to release to Romney for a second-ballot nomination, which will in all likelihood result in a deadlocked convention. While I will campaign for Mr. Gingrich for the duration, I believe that both he and Mr. Paul may

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The staff sergeant returned to base after the massacre and turned himself into authorities, Panetta said.

The attack has caused a major rift in AfghanAmerican relations and created ammunition for the political contingent that wants an American pull-out from the offensive against Taliban forces.

Samad, who lost 11 family members in the attacks, told press he had been a supporter of the American offensive and had recently moved his family back to his home district because he believed they would be safe near a U.S. military base. Now he wants American soldiers out, he said.

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Bales’ identity was kept a secret for several days following the attack.

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Lawyer Browne told the Associated Press on Friday that his client had witnessed his best friend lose a leg in combat the day before the attacks. He additionally divulged that his client and his family had believed he was done fighting before his fourth deployment. He had previously suffered a concussive head injury and surgery that had removed a portion of his foot.

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In WSU’s case, the larger-than-ever numbers serve to push the cumulative grade-point average of the incoming class downward.

Added to the mix is the fact professors have seen salaries stagnate in recent years. That means the cream of the crop has been skimmed off by other institutions.

The net results? More students, larger classes and a watered-down professorial pool.

So, how does that mesh with the price tag associated with a college education? To keep pace with this dismal news, tuition has skyrocketed. According to the WSU website, full-time students are payhing $9,886 for tuition this academic year. That’s up from $8,592 a year ago. Up from $7,600 two years ago and $5,720 during 2008-09.

Higher education is, for many, the springboard to personal growth and professional success. When society is flooded with young success stories, our future is brighter. Unfortunately, legislative decisions have, during recent years, put a damper on the collegiate dream.

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He had not been charged with a crime as of press time.

Bales was stationed at Camp Belambay—in a village region near Kandahar—on his fourth deployment, following three tours in Iraq.

On March 11, an Afghan

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Eyewitness reports given by villagers to the New York Times claim two women and several children were stabbed, covered with blankets and set on fire to hide the evidence.

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The case was forwarded to the Pierce County Prosecutor’s office for consideration. As of March 16, any decision to press charges was still pending the submission of all reports on the case, according to a clerk at Lindquist’s office.

A felony vandalism conviction, if the case even went that far, would have serious implications given a state law prohibiting felons from serving public elected office.

Mark Buckland is a private practice civil litigation defense attorney who represents “99.9 percent governmental entities,” he said. He holds the title of General Counsel to the Washington Cities Insurance Authority, of which Sumner is a member.

Buckland advised the council, in terms of criminal litigation, the Pierce County Prosecutor would either pursue felony charges or he wouldn’t, and that there was no way of knowing for sure at this juncture.

“The prosecutor’s office could bring charges if they believe they could convince a jury of the alleged facts in the case,” he said. “That’s their ethical standard to determine whether to take a case. Alternatively, they can decline to bring charges for a number of different reasons.”

The office could find that the facts aren’t ample for a case and drop the case. Or they could request further information and investigation by the Sumner Police Department before deciding whether to pick up the case.

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say, ‘Yes the facts are there, but they are not enough for us to take it on (for felony charges),’” Buckland said.

If that happened, the office might default the case back to the Sumner municipal court system.

As Buckland moved on to the possibilities of the city’s recourse as a civil litigant, Hynek interrupted.

“Am I allowed to make a comment, or am I being asked to remain silent until you’re finished?” Hynek said.

“Councilman, if you could just remain silent until after he’s,” Mayor Enslow said.

“Well, I’m not able to defend myself,” Hynek said. “You’re sure making a lot of allegations with no proof. Go ahead and continue; just another case of you picking on me.”

“Councilman, I haven’t mentioned anyone’s name,” Buckland said. “I’m not

here to make an accusation, I’m here to advise the council.”

Buckland continued, informing the city that it could file a code enforcement action or civil lawsuit, the latter of which would come before the council.

It would be premature to explore a civil action until the prosecutor’s actions had been made clear, Buckland said. Any civil actions taken beforehand could potentially bias any criminal proceedings, he said.

If the case was defaulted to the municipal court, the burden of pursuing charges would be placed on the city attorney, who could choose to forward the case to a state attorney to avoid conflict of interest.

In terms of press statements, anyone in the case would be free to do so.

However, City Council

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“If any citizen came before council and said… they wanted a platform for

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Enjoy the early-blooming color from daffodils, Daphne and hellebores and visit a nursery if you don’t have these spring bloomers in your own garden.

One of the nicest changes in the nursery industry is that you no longer have to go without if you never got around to planting daffodil bulbs in the fall. Small pots of dwarf daffodils are easy to find at area garden centers and these bulbs will bloom for weeks indoors or out. Once the flowers have finished you can remove the pot, divide the clump of bulbs and transplant theM – green leaves and all – into the ground. In last week’s column I wrote about the five secrets of natural lawn care and this week we continue with five more secrets to a better lawn: 1. Learn to master the moss monster.

Moss grows in acid soil that is damp, dark and of poor fertility. You must aerate more, add lime to make the soil less acid, fertilize at least twice a year and consider limbing up or removing trees to let in more sunlight. If you’ve tried all this and the hairy green moss still invades the lawn, consider throwing in the trowel and enjoying a moss lawn. No kidding. Moss

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Ever try to shave your own skin with an old, worn blade? Mercy.

4. Don’t grow grass where it has no business growing.

That means under the shade of trees, on slopes, in low spots that stay wet or high spots that never get water. It is not to good to fight Mother Nature. Grow groundcovers like vinca and pachysandra in the shade, use boulders and alpine plants on slopes, and level out your bumps and dips if you want a nice looking lawn.

5. Crowd out the weeds with fresh grass seed.

Dumping weed-killing chemicals on your lawn year after year is not good for our groundwater or your health. You will use a lot less herbicide if you spot-spray the weeds instead of covering the entire lawn with weed and feed. A few weeds in a lawn can be pulled by hand - a screwdriver makes for a great dandelion digger and there are even standup weeding tools that allow you to pull weeds with a lever at the end of a long pole.

Another chemical-free method of weed control is to have a lawn so healthy and thick that the weeds can’t get a roothold.

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“If you’ve tried all this and the hairy green moss still invades the lawn, consider throwing in the towel and enjoying a moss lawn. No kidding.” good time to overseed old lawns. Aerate or poke holes into the lawn first, add an inch of topsoil then sprinkle fresh lawn seed onto your old lawn. In a few weeks the new grass seeds will help crowd out any young weeds before they can attempt a hostile take over.

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For book requests or answers to gardening questions, write to her at: P.O. Box 872, Enumclaw, 98022. Send a self-addressed, stamped envelope for a personal reply.

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BLHA graduation celebration and half going to the senior center’s van fund.

The event, a spaghetti dinner followed by bingo, was hosted by Swiss Park.

“It was an extraordinarily successful event,” said Senior Center Executive Director Sue Hilberg.

The BLHS Safe and Sobor Grad Night is a parent-sponsored event that provides high seniors with an opportunity for a safe, drug- and alcohol-free celebration with all-night

entertainment.

The Senior Center van is againg van. The cost of replacing the handicapped-accessible vehicle used daily at the center is estimated between $60,000 and $70,000.

Funds for a replacement are not in the budget.w Hilberg thanked the volunteers for their time and said the night was the “most fun I’ve ever had at a bingo event.”

“Let’s do it again!” she said.

A little daub’ll do ya Anita Chandler was the big winner at Friday Family Bingo Night March 9, taking home $200 in the special blackout jackout. Along with her bingo winnings, Chandler also took home an additional $20 she won in a 50/50 raffle. The senior center hosts a family bingo night every friday at the center with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and games beginning at 7. The cost is $6 for children and $8 for adults to play all night. Bingo is the primary fundraiser for the Bonney Lake Senior Advisory Board.

Themoney is used to supplement programs at the center. The Bonney Lake Senior Cenbter is located at 19304 Bonney Lake Boulevard.

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Quick screening Health myths are dispelled can detect cancer If you were told you could prevent a potentially fatal cancer by getting one test every 10 years, would you do it? A colorectal screening, which is used to identify and remove abnormal growths in the colon and rectum before they develop into cancer, does just that. But when it comes to this gold-standard screening, many men and women procrastinate.

Cancers of the colon and rectum, often collectively referred to as colorectal cancer, are life-threatening tumors that develop in the large intestine.

These are among the more preventable types of cancer. Still, about 143,000 Americans are diagnosed with colorectal cancer and about 50,000 people die from the disease, every year. Men have a slightly higher risk than women for developing these cancers.

A colonoscopy involves viewing the entire colon using a long, flexible lighted scope. If abnormal growths (called polyps) are discovered, they can often be removed during the procedure.

Another bit of good news is that Dr. Melanie Orencia a colonoscopy is easier than you might think. You can choose to be sedated before the test so you are relaxed during the procedure. Most patients who are sedated don’t remember anything about the test. The procedure, which is not painful, lasts only 15 to 20 minutes.

Most patients go home the same day as their procedure.

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myths FROM 12 be so weak as to drown.

Myth: Swallowed chewing gum stays in the stomach for seven years.

Les Schwab Tire Centers announced the awards for its free beef promotion.

In Bonney Lake the Les Schwab Tire Center located at 9911 214th Ave. E. provided awards to Colleen Morehouse, Ken Schryver, Robert Fontaine Sr, and Aaron Taylor.

Winners chose from $500 of free beef or cash equivalent.

The Free Beef program started in 1964 as a way to thank customers in small and rural farming and ranching communities where the company had its first stores. As Les Schwab’s retail network grew the promotion expanded.

This week, managers drew entry forms for awards to 1,500 customers representing $750,000 in free beef and cash prizes.

“This program enables every store manager to show customers how much we appreciate their business,” said Brian Capp, vice president for marketing at Les Schwab Tire Centers. “In the tire industry Les Schwab has a reputation for doing things that set us apart from other companies and customers tell us that this promotion is both fun and memorable.”

While chewing gum cannot be digested and is meant to be chewed and not swallowed, accidentally swallowing a piece here and there won’t cause major issues. That’s because the gum will simply pass through the digestive system whole and come out with stool. If a large amount of gum is swallowed in a short period of time, then there could be issues, including constipation and intestinal blockage in children.

Myth: If you keep your eyes crossed too long, they will get stuck that way.

The muscles in the eye are just like any muscles elsewhere in the body. Although they may tire and get sore, they are relatively resilient and can take a lot of wear and tear. Crossing your eyes may tax these muscles, but you won’t do any permanent harm. Rest assured that crossing the eyes will not leave them stuck that way.

Myth: Going outside with wet hair will make you sick.

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the Common Cold Research Unit in England once tested a group of volunteers who were given the cold virus. One half of the group stayed in a warm room, while the others took a bath and stood wet in a hallway for a half hour. The wet group didn’t catch more colds than the dry.

Myth: Covering your head is most important because you lose 75 percent of your body heat through it.

This calculation is more for an infant whose head makes up a greater percentage of his or her body. In an adult, the figure is closer to 10 percent. Heat can escape from any exposed area of the body. Therefore, it is helpful to bundle up all areas of the body when spending time outdoors in the cold weather.

Although many health myths prevail, knowing the truth can help parents educate their children better about which behaviors are safe and which are risky.

screening FROM 12 Control and Prevention recommends men and women begin regular colonoscopies at age 50. However, you may need to get tested at an earlier age if you have had polyps or colon cancer, inflammatory bowel disease or if there is a history of polyps or colon cancer in your family. Talk with your doctor.

If polyps are discovered during your colonoscopy, you may need to be screened more frequently than every 10 years. However, most individuals require testing for this condition only every decade.

The best way to prevent colorectal cancer is to engage in a healthy lifestyle. Exercising regularly and maintaining a diet low in meat and high in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains may help reduce the risk for colon cancer. Do not smoke. Do not drink alcohol in excess. It is also important to have regular colorectal cancer screenings.

If you have not had a colonoscopy, talk with your primary care physician or other professional health care provider about this potentially lifesaving procedure.

About the writer: Dr. Melanie Orencia is a primary care physician with the Franciscan Medical Group, which is affiliated with St. Elizabeth Hospital in Enumclaw. Need a doctor? Call the Franciscan Physician Referral Line toll-free: 1-888-825-3227.

exercise FROM 12 reframe your reasons with positive self-talk. For example, if you say to yourself, “I’m too tired to exercise,” respond with, “Exercise can help me feel more energetic.” If you say, “I can’t go for a walk because of the kids,” respond with, “I’ll take the kids with me for a walk.”

Positive self-talk can be a catalyst to change behavior.

Another tip is to consistently and frequently reinforce yourself. Write down all the benefits of being more active.

Visualize how these benefits will affect you. Anticipate the emotions you will experience from a slimmer physique, reduced stress and better health. Hang your list in a place where you’ll see it often so it reminds you of your commitment and reward daily.

Exercise is amazing! It builds self confidence, clears the mind, helps solve problems, increases productivity and helps reduce the risk of developing illness and disease.

Give yourself permission to make the time. Make a deliberate decision to put yourself first and to care for your health.

Treat yourself like your own best friend. You will be a better partner, spouse or employee by taking care of yourself. There’s no one better than you to take this step for everyone you know and care about.

The first step is to get moving. You can do it!

Best wishes for your continued success.

About the authors: Stephanie Norton-Bredl is the health and wellbeing director at the Auburn Valley YMCA and may be contacted at snortonbredl@seattleymca.org. Bruce deJong is a group exercise instructor at the Auburn Valley YMCA and may be contacted at bruce@bicyclebootcamp. com.

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“The City of Bonney Lake’s mission is to protect the community’s livable identity and scenic beauty through responsible growth planning and by providing accountable, accessible and efficient local government services.”

REPORTER Town TidbiTs �

Cit y of B onney L ake

Mark Your Calendars!

for the City’s annual Spring Clean Clean Sponsored Up to be conducted Monday April 9th through Friday April 13th. Sponsored

by DM Disposal. During Spring Clean Up Week, D.M. Disposal picks picks up extra garbage, recycling and/or yard waste and one appliance at no additional charge for customers inside Bonney Lake city limits.

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Curbside pick-up only (no alley access).

•Up to 3 extra cans/bags of garbage and/or yard waste Additional cans/bags must weigh no more than 45 lbs when full.

• Extra cans or bags of garbage or yard waste should be placed for pickup by the morning of Monday April, 9th.

•One (1) appliance per household. Acceptable appliances include: Refrigerators, stoves, microwaves, dishwashers, freezers, hot water heaters, washers or dryers.

• Appliances must be placed for curb-side pick up by 7:00 am on Thursday, April 12th

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ark your calendars for the City’s annual Easter Egg hunt and Fun Run that will be held Saturday April 7th at Allen Yorke Park. The Egg Hunt begins promptly at 11am. For the Kids’ Egg Hunt children ages 1-11 are welcome. Bring your baskets and your camera to take a free picture with the Easter Bunny. Don’t be late - once the gun goes off, it’s over in a manner of minutes! This year before the Egg Hunt there

will also be a Haulin’ Eggs Fun Run. Register at 8am; 9am Start; 10:30am awards. To register, visit the City’s website at www. citybonneylake.org, click special events, and download and submit the 5K Fun Run Registration Form and fee.

The entry fee is $15 before March 22, 2012, or $20.00 after 5pm March 23rd. Fee includes FREE t-shirt! There is no charge for children 12 and under, but t-shirts are not included. 

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• At the March 8th Pierce Transit Public Transportation Improvement Conference, it was officially determined to exclude Bonney Lake, as well as much of East Pierce County, from Pierce Transit. The modified boundary proposal will go to the County Council. Pierce Transit has already eliminated bus service to Bonney Lake (except the Sound Transit funded run from the BL Park and Ride to the Sumner Sounder station). It is estimated that the District will cease taxing citizens for transit service around June 1st, when residents will see the sales tax rate in Bonney Lake stores drop from 9.4% to 8.9%.

• The City Council held their annual retreat February 25th. Topics included wastewater treatment, annexation, development fees, park land acquisition, transit, water well development, and council committees. Minutes of the retreat can be downloaded from the City’s website (February 25th Special Council Meeting Minutes).

• A Federal disaster declaration has been made for the January ice storm and power outage. This commences the FEMA reimbursement process for costs incurred by the City during the storm event. The City should be able to recover much the cost of disposing of the storm debris that was hauled to the AYP ball field #4 parking lot.

• During the past month, the City has: • —Extended a moratorium on the establishment of medical marijuana collective gardens; • —Submitted a grant application for a grant to help build a BMX bike park; • —Signed an agreement with the Brookside Homeowners Association for a boundary line adjustment and property exchange; • —Signed design contracts to replace leaky water mains in Ponderosa Estates and Evergreen Point.

• —Approved an agreement with the City of Sumner to expand the wastewater treatment plant. This agreement will allow the City to meet its wastewater treatment needs through at least the year 2062.

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ark your calendars for the City’s annual Park Appreciation Day and Arbor Day Celebration to be held Saturday April 21st, 9am to Noon. Come join residents from all over Pierce County as we clean up our local local parks! For 2012 Bonney Lake volunteers will again meet at the former WSU Forest entrance behind Fred Meyer & Regal Cinemas, on the South side of SR 410 between S Prairie Rd and 214th Ave E. Watch the City’s website and April BL Reporter for more details. 

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LIFT STATION 17 IMPROVEMENTS

Although you may never have heard of sewer lift station 17, its operation affects nearly everyone in Bonney Lake.

LS 17 is located off Angeline Road near SR410. It is the City’s largest sewer lift station. More than 80% of the City’s sewage flows through LS 17 at some point. So, it is critical that the station be well maintained and operational, and that it have a reliable backup power source (generator). This latest improvement was removal of the underground diesel fuel tank and replaced with a new above-ground fuel tank that feeds the generator. 

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The City is completing work on a new water booster pump station. This work is part of an agreement with Tacoma Public Utilities for the City is to build a permanent intertie to Tacoma’s water system. The pump station will also increase fire flow and water pressure to the area. The pump station is adjacent to Pierce County’s Prairie Ridge Transfer Station located along Prairie Ridge Drive E. 

senior center – holding raffle to raise funds for a new Senior van. tickets are $20.00 each. Prizes include the following: Trip for two to Hawaii, Chelan get-away, King Size Canopy Bed with Mattress, Five Foot Hand Carved Cedar Fish and Keurig Coffee Maker with Coffee. drawing is May 1, 2012, 12:00pm. Need not be present to win. Please contact any senior center staff member to purchase a ticket, or call 253-863-7658. 

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Dangerous dog law revised

By Daniel Nash Staff Writer

The city of Buckley has reformed its procedure for dealing with dogs declared dangerous.

The altered municipal code stipulates

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that no dog owner will be charged a fee to “[The case] held that Pierce County’s appeal a dangerous animal declaration, and dangerous animal ordinance was unconthe animal control officer must provide a stitutional because it required the owner preponderance of evidence the dog is a who had been issued a dangerous animal danger to the community. declaration to pay an appeal fee Owners will have 20 days from prior to obtaining an evidentiary city of the time they receive a dangerous hearing and also because it did not dog notice to appeal the declarainclude the appropriate standard tion to the city administrator. of proof,” Eick wrote in a letter to The change was prompted by an City Administrator Dave Schmidt. “I email from Kristin Eick, an attorney for don’t think Buckley specifically estabOgden Murphy Wallace law firm, regarding lishes the preponderance of the evidence the city’s compliance with state Supreme standard in its ordinance, and I’m not sure Court case Downey v. Pierce County. if you typically charge an appeal or review

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The municipal code as written prior to Tuesday’s City Council vote to alter it did not include language allowing a set fee to be charged. But the unanimous vote to change the BMC made the non-charge explicit.

In other council news: • Maria Kors of Fleet Feet Sports requested and was granted a permit for the White River 5K Run and Walk.

• Representatives of the Pierce County Library stopped in to promote the Pierce County READS program.

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Irish eyes are smilin’!

The Bonney Lake senior center celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with a green-themed party, complete with corned beef and cabbage and Irish dance music. Right, Allene Hogan dressed in her finest Leprechaun garb - complete with beard - and cut a rug while Ray Hegel’s polka-dot tie, above, perfectly matched the specially colored green water put out for lunch, served by volunteers and staff, including Jan Smith, top right. Right, Bob Brown and Jake Knauss share a laugh before their food arrives.

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Phone scams target seniors Seniors are too often victimized by telemarketing fraud. Studies from the American Association of Retired Persons have shown that many elderly fraud victims simply don’t suspect the person soliciting money on the phone could be a criminal.

The FBI reports that there are as many as 14,000 illegal telemarketing operations going on at any given time. These illegal operations generate as much as $40 billion a year. Relatives of seniors are understandably concerned, particularly if those seniors live alone and no one is around to monitor how many calls they’re receiving from telemarketers. here are some tips to avoid becoming the victim of fraud: • Legitimate marketers are not in a rush to sell products or secure donations. A legitimate marketer or charity will not try to pressure prospective buyers into making a purchase over the phone or prospective donors into making immediate contributions.

Explain to seniors that a legitimate marketer will accept a person’s desire for written information about the products or charity and will gladly send such information to a prospective buyer or donor’s home.

• Payments are typically not picked up by a courier service. Telemarketing fraudsters often employ couriers to pick up payments. This is not the action of a reputable charity or business, and seniors should never agree to buy a product or donate money to any telemarketer who offers to send a courier to their home to pick up payment.

• Sweepstakes cannot legally require payment to win a prize. It is not legal for contests or sweepstakes to require “winners” pay a fee before they can enter a contest or claim a prize.

Seniors should be made aware that this is the law and that any contest or sweepstakes demanding payment is bogus.

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These companies will offer their fraudulent services for a fee.

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BLHS Soccer

Underclassmen vying to rise in Spartan ranks

Wednesday

• BLHS Fastpitch vs.

Decatur, 3:30 p.m.

• BLHS Tennis @ Enumclaw, 3:30 p.m.

• BLHS Baseball @ Decatur, 4 p.m.

• SHS Baseball vs.

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By John Leggett

Thursday

• BLHS Tennis @ Lakes, 3:15 p.m.

• SHS Track @ Clover Park, 3 p.m.

• SHS Tennis @ Steilacoom, 3:30 p.m.

•SHS Baseball vs. Decatur, 4 p.m.

• SHS Water Polo @ Auburn, 7:30 p.m.

Friday

• BLHS Baseball @ Peninsula, 4 p.m.

• BLHS Fastpitch @ Peninsula, 4 p.m.

• SHS Baseball vs.

Eatonville, 4 p.m.

• SHS Fastpitch vs.

Eatonville, 4 p.m.

• SHS Soccer vs.

Eatonville, 7 p.m.

Saturday

• BLHS Soccer @ Lindbergh, 3 p.m.

• SHS Fastpitch vs.

Olympic, 1 p.m.

• SHS Soccer vs.

Olympic, 2 p.m.

Dalton Ogdon, freshman, pursues a Wilson soccer player at the Panthers Friday night game. The boys had a disappointing night on the pitch following a season-open win against Yelm. Photo byDennis Box

Even Stevens season open on Panther pitch

By Brian Beckley Staff Writer

The Bonney Lake boys soccer team opened their 2012 season with a big win against Yelm, but then saw their record evened at 1-1 after dropping a tight one to Wilson Friday night.

The Panthers got their season started on the right foot Thursday, blasting Yelm 6-1 including two goals and an assist from Brody Fitzsimmons.

Fitzsimmons opened the scoring for the Panther with a goal in the 24th minute off an assist from Tyler John. In the 39th minute, Christian Rodriguez took a pass from Fitzsimmons and opened up a 2-0 lead.

Yelm got its only goal in the 47th minute before John netted one of his own in the 53rd minute, followed by another quick goal from Brian Grob.

See even open, Page 21

Monday

• BLHS Tennis @ Auburn Mountainview, 3:15 p.m.

• SHS Fastpitch @ Enumclaw, 4 p.m.

• SHS Water Polo @ Enumclaw, 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday

• BLHS Baseball vs.

Auburn Mountainview, 4 p.m.

• BLHS Fastpitch vs.

Auburn Mountainview, 4 p.m.

• BLHS Soccer @ Decatur, 5:30 p.m.

• SHS Tennis vs.

Franklin-Pierce, 3:30 p.m.

• SHS Baseball @ Franklin-Pierce, 4:30 p.m.

• SHS Fastpitch @ Franklin-Pierce, 4:30 p.m.

• SHS Soccer @ Clover Park, 7 p.m.

Sumner High Track & Field

Sumner High Girls’ Tennis

Fife washed out in prodigal Spart start

By Daniel Nash Staff Writer

The Sumner High School Tennis team’s first season match was rained out Friday, but not before the Spartans washed away Fife 3-0.

First singles, first doubles, and third doubles belonged to the Spartans, but second singles and doubles were interrupted by rain showers. “[It was a] great job considering we hadn’t been on the court much this week, and…

Kyla [Anderson] and Jasmine [Babcock] are the only girls we have who played varsity last year.”

Anderson and Babcock won first doubles with 6-0, 6-0 matches.

Miriam Tuma won her first singles matches 6-2, 6-0.

Samantha Walsh and Jessica Silone took third doubles 6-0, 6-1.

The team competed away at Clover Park High School Tuesday, after press deadline.

They play their next game Thursday, away at Steilacoom High.

Hope springs eternal is the track and field mantra at Sumner High this season, if spring ever shows up that is.

This year the Sumner High team will be resting their hopes on a good many underclassmen vying and trying to make their mark in the always competitive South Puget Sound League 2A, with a few experienced joggers and jumpers sprinkled in as well.

Among these veterans is the talented senior Finnish foreign exchange student, Turre Heikkla, who at McKenna Woodworth the SPSL 2A jamboree turned in a long jump of 19 feet, 1 inch.

Not only is Heikkla versed in such events as the long, high and triple jumps, but he also is a mercurial sprinter and will be a welcome addition to a purple and gold boys track and field program that is a bit light on speed merchants and considerably heavier on distance runners.

Among the carryovers from the cross-country crew are seniors Corey Brandt and Reid Selmer who know their way around the realm of distance running. Also juniors Josh Goodsell and Colton Tanner who will represent the Spartan standard in the 800, 1,600 and 3,200 meter trials.

“Tanner especially has a fire in his belly to take another crack at getting to the state meet after doing so well at the regional level in 2011,” said Sumner boys track coach Maurice Dudley.

Sumner sent a pole vaulter to the state meet at Mount Tahoma Hig last year in senior Noah Lenz. After graduating, he passed the torch to senior Michael Smith and junior Jeremy Jackson.

On the girl’s side of things the crystal ball is a bit cloudier, but it will have a similar look to the boys team with some heavy hitters in the distance events in Emily DeGoede and Gabby Phelps and a myriad of voids to be filled with hungry young athletes, eager to burst onto the scene.

One young lady who made quite a splash during her freshman debut was Abi Hensler, who in 2011 performed admirably and will be heavily relied upon in her sophomore session, particularly in the distance events, which are her strong suit.

The Spartan track and field squad’s initial opportunity to strut its stuff in league activity will come Thursday, March 22, when it visits Clover Park’s Harry Lang Stadium at 3 p.m. in a three-way SPSL 2A meet with the Warriors and the Redbirds of Franklin Pierce.

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Cougar Commitment

WRHS Track Marcus Dickson was surrounded by family, friends, coaches and teachers Friday afternoon when he signed a letter of intent to attend Brigham Young University in the fall and run for the Cougars. The White River High standout was in high demand after winning state championships last spring in both the 800 and 1,600 meters, then placing third at Washington’s Class 2A state cross country meet in the fall. Above, Dickson takes a signing break while his father Dane completes paperwork and mother Elizabeth looks on. Photo by Kevin

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Ladies back Building a in full force better record

By Brian Beckley

BLHS Girls’ Tennis

The Bonney Lake girls tennis team is primed to pick up where they left off last season, with nearly the entire team returning this spring.

According tot Coach Billy Jacobsen, the Panther squad did not lose a single player to graduation this year and is returning the whole team, including Alise McCoy, who represented Bonney Lake in the state tournament last year.

Along with McCoy, Olivia Ottinger, Molly Miculnich, Kelsey Kober, Nate de Leon, Olivia Andringa,

Sam Goff Hanna Broback and Lindsey Holdener are all back and Jacobsen said they are looking ready to hit the courts.

“For me I think the team is looking really good and we should be competitive,” he said.

Along with his returning players, Jacobsen said a few upcoming freshman will help fill out the squad this season. Jacobsen said freshmen Sam Garrity and Madeline Mazur should

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BLHS Baseball

By Brian Beckley Staff Writer

After a third-place finish and a loss in the subdistrict games last year, the Bonney Lake Panther baseball team is looking to improve on their 9-11 record this season.

The team lost two players to graduation last season, but according to coach Mike Olson, neither was a everyday starter so the Panthers are returning nearly their entire squad.

According to Olson,

returning shortstop Michael Gretler, infielder/catcher Ty Hander and center fielder Dylan Moran are already having great springs and he expects them to step up when the season gets rolling.

In addition, Olson said first-time varsity players Cory Buril and Cole holt have shown some “great flashes” early this spring as well.

Several All-South Puget Sound League first- and second-team choices will also be back and swinging bats for the Panthers

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In the 68th minute, Fitzsimmons got his second, unassisted and then Dalton Ogdon got the final score for the Panther sin the 79th minute.

In Friday’s game, rescheduled from March 13, John picked up the only Bonney Lake goal off in the 79th minute off an assist from Rodriguez, but it was too late after Wilson dropped in two in the 52nd and 59th minute of play.

The Panthers were scheduled to travel to Ballard Monday.

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Bonney Lake High Track & Field

Winder back for state title

By John Leggett

The one name that has become synonymous with Bonney Lake track and field is Adara Winder, the two-time state shot put champion.

Winder hurled the shot more than 45 feet at Star Track in 2011 to claim the state title for the second consecutive year.

The upcoming trials and tribulations in the approaching competitive 2012 South Puget Sound League 3A outing, will represent Winder’s senior swan song in the javelin

throw, the discus spin and of course her forte, the putting of the shot. Winder’s skills in the field events are truly exemplary, but the team will be appealing to some of the up and comers in the track events to step forward and take on some of the load.

This is where distance running junior juggernauts Marie Wilson and Sierra Espinal come into play. This dynamic duo of carryovers from the cross-country season certainly have shown the ability to dominate in the 800-, 1,600- and 3,200meter events as well as in

the long relays.

On the boys side of the equation, superb 800 meter flyer Reid Hawkins has graduated, leaving the field events to the hungry resident roustabouts and speed burning sprinters that remain behind, namely Taylor Foster and Danny Valisco, who will be filling the bill in the 100, 200 and 400 meter events and are also adroit long, high and triple jumpers.

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Meanwhile, the rest of the field events will feature a wealth of senior experience. Upperclassman Taylor Mack will hold down the duties at shot, discus and javelin and a pair of seniors will hopefully be rising to new and celebrated heights as the talented tandem of Carter Wilson and Darrien Brimhaller will be catapulting over the elevated horizontal bar for the Panther pole vaulters in 2012.

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The Panthers were scheduled to open their season Tuesday at home against

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fielder/pitcher Taiki Green and outfielder/pitcher Chris Brown.

All three of Bonney Lake’s scheduled games last week were postponed or cancelled due to weather.

Games were scheduled Monday against Sumner, Tuesday at Timberline

and today, Wednesday, against Decatur. The team is also scheduled to play at Peninsula Friday.

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In the spirit of potlatch giving practiced by the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, we fund needed services provided by other governments, schools, churches, and charities throughout Washington State. As our tribe has become more economically independent we have increased our help and support to our neighboring elders, children, families, veterans, the disabled, and other individuals in need. In 2011 the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe provided over $3 million of assistance through our Muckleshoot Charity and Community Impact Funds. The Charity Fund assisted over 250 Washington nonprofit charities, schools and churches with curriculum and school supplies, healthcare, medical research, disaster assistance, the environment, cultural programs and human services. In addition, we provided Community Impact Funds to other local governments for fire, police and other services and to programs to mitigate the potential impacts of the casino.

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It’s Daffodil Parade time again!

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The 2011 Daffodil Royal Court waves to parade-goers as part of the Sumner leg of last year’s parade. This year’s parade is scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. April 14. Photo by Brian Beckley/To view or buy photos go to www.blscourierherald.com.

If you’ve heard it 78 years in a row, you can hear it again: The 79th Annual Daffodil Festival and Grand Floral Street Parade will be held Saturday, April 14.

The theme for the 2012 parade is “Don’t Stop Believing.”

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Buckley man honored by White House A machinists union member from Buckley has received the White House’s top honor for volunteer community service.

Tom Lindberg, who is a retired Boeing worker, received a gold-level President’s Volunteer Service Award, which is the top award given by the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation.

“There is nothing so satisfying to the spirit than giving our all to a diffiTom Lindberg cult task,” President Obama said in a letter to the award-winners. “Your volunteer service demonstrates the kind of commitment to your community that moves America a step closer to its great promise.”

The gold-level awards go to volunteers who give more than 500 hours of their time to community service in a year.

Lindberg is a member of the Machinists Volunteer Program, which is the community service arm of Machinists Union District Lodge 751 in Seattle. He was one of five union volunteers to receive gold-level volunteer awards this year.

Lindberg and the others were honored by the lodge’s District Council at its meeting March 13. The group also was picked to attend President Obama’s speech at Boeing’s Everett factory on Feb. 17, where they were recognized for their volunteer work by Tom Buffenbarger, the international president of the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers.

As a group, District 751’s MVPs gave more than 10,000 hours of volunteer service in 2011, which means the union itself is a gold-level presidential award-winning organization.

The union members volunteers in support of groups like Guide Dogs of America, Northwest Harvest and the Salvation Army. They also volunteered regularly in the kitchens of homeless shelters in Everett and Tacoma.

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