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Purple Light Nights in Covington and beyond has begun. Victoria Throm, founder of the Covington Domestic Violence Task Force, along with a number of community organizations as well as members of Kentlake High School’s drama department helped celebrate the start of the annual campaign Sept. 29 with a tree lighting COVINGTON kick off event. It is part of National Domestic Violence Awareness month with the color purple serving as a color used to associate education and awareness on the issue. The idea is to get purple light bulbs on every porch or strings of purple lights on trees throughout the city. When Throm first started the
The legal wrangling over GSG, a medical marijuana business in Maple Valley, has ended. The Maple Valley City Council approved two resolutions at its Sept. 25 meeting authorizing City Manager David Johnston to reach a settlement agreement with Green Society Group,which was described as a management company, over MAPLE a complaint of VALLEY moral nuisance in King County Superior Court. The first resolution was for a settlement with David Skvorak and Lisa Bowers, who own Frontier Village and had leased space to GSG. As part of the settlements, Johnston said, the owners will pay a fourth of the city’s legal costs,
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Mollett, 7, gives the bean bag toss a try after he finished the 2K Kids Dash at the Healthy Fun At Denver Summer’s End Fun Run Sept. 29 at Kentwood High School. The fun run was organized by Cruzin’ a community health initiative to get youngsters moving and eating healthy during End of Summer Passport, summer vacation. To view a slide show go to www.covingtonreporter.com KRIS HILL, The Reporter
Wings of Karen takes flight with first fundraising event BY TJ MARTINELL tmartinell@maplevalleyreporter.com
Kristi Blair has done the seemingly impossible. She managed to get 10-year-old boys and full grown men to wear bras while running in a 5K race to raise money for breast cancer research, and love every minute of it. With the help of the Maple Valley and Covington communities, her non-profit Wings of Karen raised $30,000 from the 5K Bra Dash Sept. 9 at Lake Wilderness Park. Blair will also be at the Seahawks’ Oct. 14 home game against the Patriots to receive a plaque from the Seattle Seahawks Women’s Association.
Wings of Karen raises funds to promote breast cancer research in the Pacific Northwest through the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, a collaboration between UW Medicine and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. For an organization that was formed earlier this year, it’s a good start out of the blocks for Blair, who said she learned of how much money had been raised within days after the event. However, she realized early on in the summer it would be successful, when hundreds of people quickly signed up. With a goal of 250 people, the race drew more than 800 runners in addition to 100 volunteers. Much of this came as a surprise to her, as she did not expect it to grow so quickly.
“I don’t know if we’re worried about success but since we’re a new foundation we’re figuring out how to get the word out about what we’re trying to do,” she said. “It’s a new grassroots effort in that respect we’re finding new ways to get the word out. When 100 people sign up in the first week, we knew we were going to pass our goal.” Much of the Bra Dash’s success — and Wings of Karen’s growth — is due to community volunteers, from the Tahoma High band and cheer squad to the Kentwood dance team. Blair also felt Wings of Karen’s mission to donate 100 percent of the money raised to research, which also remains in the region, makes up a large reason people are so willing to get involved. “It shows how amazing this community is too,” she said. “It’s pretty remarkable. We were taken back. I think the big support [ more WINGS page 2 ]
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A pair of women cross the finish line together in the Wings of Karen 5K Bra Dash at Lake Wilderness Park Sept. 9. The event raised $30,000. DENNIS BOX, The Reporter
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seemed like people were just disregarding them. So we were glad our hearing examiner ruled the way he did and which is estimated to be around $3,300. it led to an illegal business shutting down.� The other resolution allowed for settlement agreement The complaint was filed, along with a request with Chris Schoonover, Jon Hofer, and Paige for an injunction against GSG in late August. “Hopefully this Britton, in which they will pay $2,700 in fines The complaint claimed that GSG was operataction gets people related to violations and citations. ing a collective garden or medical marijuana to respect city Johnston stated the settlement agreement has dispensary, which violates a city ordinance procodes. We were not yet been finalized, as they are still waiting hibiting collective gardens, as well as both state glad our hearing for the paperwork to be signed. and federal laws which prohibit dispensaries. examiner ruled “I think the main thing is hopefully this acGSG owner Chris Schoonover has stated the way he did and tion gets people to respect city codes,� he said. repeatedly that it is a management company. it led to an illegal “Particularly the private sector that engages in The Maple Valley Hearing Examiner ruled in business shuting such businesses - that they will take these types down.� David Johnston September that GSG was a collective garden afof city codes seriously before acting. It’s not ter they were cited in June for violating the city’s just ours, but municipal codes in general. That’s year-long moratorium on collective gardens, our biggest thing. We had this ordinance and it which the City Council had approved in July of last year.
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The council approved an outright ban in June. Before that, the business had been given a stop work order and do not occupy notice in May after they opened for business in late April. The Maple Valley hearing examiner ultimately upheld the city’s stop work order citation to GSG in August, but dismissed nine others due to ambiguity in their language and references to prior orders. Five others citations McLean found “was not within the jurisdiction of the Examiner and could not be contested in the hearing... regarding other code enforcement citations challenged by the GSG appellants.� GSG closed for business in late August. Phone calls to Jay Berneberg, GSG’s attorney, were not returned before the Reporter’s press deadline.
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comes as people learn about our foundation, and we’re keeping all the money, and it’s going to our own backyard. It means more to people if they know where money is going.� She added that Wings of Karen will never reach the point where a large chunk of the money is eaten up by administrative costs. “I will put my stamp on that forever,� she said. “It’s coming from a patient myself and losing my mom.� Blair is currently going through her own cancer treatment, which is expected to last for five more years. The plaque from the Seahawks Women’s Association will indicate their support for the organization’s ongoing fand uture events, where Blair hopes to expand the 5K Bra Dash to other cities in the area. For a breast cancer event that draws an unusually large percentage of men, she sees this as a sign for
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Before the goat herd arrives, a goat wrangler will come to the property and survey the land for toxic plants and to address any other concerns. Electrified fencing will be set up to keep the goats in and predators out. The goat wrangler will be on site to oversee the security and care of the herd. Residents are asked to not feed the goats. If you have any questions regarding the “goat mowing� program, please contact Ken Srilofung, SWM/NPDES program manager, Public Works Department, at 425-413-8800 orken. srilofung@maplevalleywa.gov.
potential to expand on a successful formula. Half of the runners at the Sept. 9 race were women, while 25 percent were adult men and another 25 percent were children — a ratio which Blair said is atypical. “The response we’ve gotten from that is that people love to bring their family to do something,� she said. “At the beginning of all this we thought we’d have a women’s run, but it allowed family to come.� Blair stated although the organization exists to raise money for research, it’s also to promote awareness and education. And, also, some fun at the same time. If persuading 10-yearold boys to wear a bra in a race is any indication, Blair seems to be off to a good start.
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Tahoma senior Mackenzie Dowel wasn’t the first girl to join a robotics club. But last weekend as a part of her senior project she held the first FIRST off-season competition exclusively for girls in an effort to increase female participation in the club. The competition involved 24 teams, including Tahoma’s, from robotics clubs in Washington. Dowel said the competition was virtually the same as any other robotic competition, aside from the lack of a Y chromosome. The difference, Dowel said, is that it is the first offseason competition using FIRST Robotics equipment. In addition to a competition field, FIRST provided the electronic equipment, video, media, as well as the referees, albeit the Tahoma team set up the gym. In the past, off-season competitions were unregulated. Dowel said FIRST Robotics used the competition as a training opportunity for their volunteers, including the referees and
technical assistants. Due to the positive feedback they’ve received, Dowel said the club plans to host it as an annual event from now on. “We’re glad it turned out so successfully,� she said. For Dowel, the event was less about gender and more of an opportunity for the girls to get involved in various aspects of the competition that are usually dominanted by boys, who make up majority of the teams. It was also a chance to help robotics clubs move away from stereotypes as male nerds ala “Big Bang Theory� — the TV show, that is, not the theory on how the universe came into existence. Numbers has always been Dowel’s forte because unlike writing, she says, it is less subjective. Even when she was at Tahoma Middle School, she was already attending Tahoma Robotics Club competitions through the sister of Brian Andrews, one of the clubs original members. When she finally joined her sophomore year at Tahoma High it was apparent to her the club was primarily comprised of
Tahoma Robotics Club President Mackenzie Dowel works on the robot while senior Emily Burlison observes. Dowel hosted an all-girls robotics competition for her senior project. TJ MARTINELL, The Reporter boys. While Tahoma had a stronger balance, she also noticed from observing other teams at competitions boys tended to gravitate toward certain aspects of the club, such as working on the robot’s wiring and programming, while the girls
leaned toward the design and media-type roles. Even as club president, however, Dowel said she tends to stay away from anything having to do with programming or the website. “They don’t like me and
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[ ROBOTICS from page 3] competition in Oregon, which she was unable to attend. When the team returned, however, they spoke so highly of it the club suggested someone organize a similar competition as a senior project. Dowel volunteered, partially out of a desire to encourage more girls to join the club as well as give girls like senior Emily Burlison a chance to try out new roles. Burlison normally serves as a scout for the team, gathering intelligence about the other teams that is eventually turned into data for the team strategist, the role Burlison took over on Saturday. The strategist then works in conjunction with two others team as part of an alliance, albeit the teams in the alliance change from match to match. “I thought it would be a lot of fun because guys tend to take over,� Burlison said. “There’s way more boys in robotics.� In order to prepare for the robotics competition — a process Dowel described as ‘overwhelming’ — she went about contact-
[ PURPLE from page 1] campaign in 2007 the idea was to honor victims who had died as a result of domestic violence as well as to support survivors and give hope to those still living in domestic violence. Now the campaign has spread to 28 states as well as provinces in Canada. This year three Covington businesses — Kid to Kid, Valley Vehicle Licensing and Washington Workwear — have offered a new feature to the campaign. Patrons can buy a paper purple light bulb for a dollar that they can write on before the business posts it on a window or wall for all to see. At the tree lighting this year, Kentlake drama students performed scenes related to teen dating violence. The previous two years Kentwood students had performed. Pam Cressey, Kentlake’s drama director, wrote in an email that Throm reached out to her to get Kentlake involved after a student suggested to Throm that they would be interested in helping out. “Our drama club wants to find new ways to serve the community and promote our fabulous Kentlake Drama program,� Cressey wrote. “We are planning on doing a similarly themed assembly in October
ing various schools during the summer. level, which is lower than Tahoma’s FIRST Since the teachers were on break, howRobotics Competition, and were forced to ever, many of them did not respond to her withdraw from the event. emails until school resumed, In all, 21 teams competed. which left her uncertain Though Tahoma was a finalist, “Our highlight was as to how many teams she the team ultimately lost in the probably when the robot would have. final match. was running perfectly. “It’s a lot of work,� she Still, Dowel said they manWe had so many problems said. “It takes a lot of time aged to achieve what they had during the beginning, and hours. People are always and then we got them set out to do by learning more willing to help. You still have about other sides of the team. all fixed, and when the a lot on your plate and it “Our highlight was probably match started nothing helps so much.� when the robot was running Then, when she finally be- was broken. And then it perfectly,� she said. “We had so gan to receive confirmations started going downhill.� many problems during the befrom the teams, she realized Mackenzie Dowel ginning, and then we got them the competition field would all fixed, and when the match only allow 24 teams to compete. Several started nothing was broken. And then it of the teams were First Tech Challenge started going downhill again.�
on dating violence and other teen issues related to abusive relationships.� So, it was great timing and a great fit. Plus, Cressey said, it is another opportunity for her students to stretch as actors as well as learn about the importance of service. “I hope my students will be a small part in creating awareness of the where and how to get professional help if they find themselves in unhealthy relationships,� Cressey wrote. “We all need to be more involved in the education and prevention of teen violence. My biggest hope is that they will hopefully also learn through this process the great joy in doing something for others.� Throm wants to focus more on prevention and the critical piece to stopping the cycle is to start educating young people, so partnerships with the Kentlake Drama Club as well as Kent-based Project (U)th which has members from Covington are key. “Our emphasis needs to be on prevention,� Throm said. “We’ve partnered with Project (U)th. It’s a continuation of our bathroom flier project. They’ve designed something postcard sized for schools. It’s got one of those QR codes rather than tear
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off numbers and it takes them to loveisrespect.org.â€? In bathroom stalls around Covington there are fliers with tear off numbers for organizations around Puget Sound which help people who feel threatened in their intimate relationships. Throm hopes the postcard-sized fliers Project (U)th is working on will get into all of the high schools in this area where kids will be able to scan the QR codes with their smartphones and go to the website, loveisrespect.org, to get information about what healthy dating relationships look like for teens. “We believe that there are a lot of girls and boys that don’t understand healthy relationships, so they don’t see the red flags that indicate unhealthy behavior,â€? Throm said. “There are steps they need to learn. And with the popularity of texting (which) allows for controlling ‌ a hundred texts a day like ‘Where are you?’ ‘What are you doing?’ Who are you with?’ And it certainly works both ways.â€? Additionally, Keith Beach, a Covington resident who founded The Jennifer Beach Foundation which provides services and advocacy for domestic violence victims, has been working to bring the ‘In Their Shoes’
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Tahoma Junior High School conducted a training exercise for students and staff Wednesday. The drill was held in conjunction with the King County Sheriff’s Office, Maple Valley Police Department and Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety. The training was designed to test the school’s emergency intruder and lockdown procedures. The drill began with a sheriff’s deputy, posing as an intruder, who enters the building. A lockdown was ordered in which students and staff remained inside locked classrooms until they were notified the drill was over. The Sheriff’s SWAT team was called in to check the building and locate the intruder. According to an email sent by Tahoma Junior High Principal Rob Morrow to parents, the students were advised prior to the drill that it is a practice exercise and none of the sheriff’s deputies were armed, though they carried simulated weapons designed specifically for practice. A sheriff’s patrol deputy was assigned to remain outside the school to provide security. Firefighters from Maple Valley Fire also participated in the drill by setting up a simulated command center and coordinating removal of faux injured students and adults. SWAT and Maple Valley Fire remained on campus through lunch to answer student questions and allowed them to tour and inspect their equipment.
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In an era of shrinking school district budgets the Parent Teacher Association has become more important than ever. Look, for example, at three schools that serve Covington students: Jenkins Creek Elementary, Cedar Heights Middle School and Kentlake High. Active PTAs and PTSAs provide critical support to school programs as well as in the classroom. Juliet Perry, secretary for the Kentlake PTSA, wrote in an email interview why it’s important for these volunteer-driven groups to exist. “PTAs are all about the kids, helping them reach their full potential,� Perry wrote. “Parents, teachers and the community all need to work together to reach this goal, and PTAs are at the intersection. We collaborate with all the stakeholders to promote the best outcomes for kids.� Moms are at the forefront of PTA leadership at all three schools. Cindy Carlson and Wendy Brooks are co-presidents of the Jenkins Creek Elementary PTA. In the third week of September students at Jenkins Creek got the chance to peruse items at the school’s annual Scholastic Book Fair, which is the first fundraising event of the year, Carlson said. “We gave all of that money (last year) to the library because the library’s budget was cut,� Carlson said. “She had basically no money to purchase books. So, we gave her $1,000 from Scholastic Books.� That’s just the start of the list of things the Jenkins Creek PTA supplements with money from fundraisers. There’s the computer mice the PTA purchased to help with the Measurement of Student Progress test students took in the spring. “Half of the test was online last year,� Carlson said.
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“They need mice for each of the laptops that were set up for that.� During testing, Carlson added, the PTA provided snacks for each classroom so teachers didn’t have to pay for it out of pocket or ask parents to pay for it or rely on kids to remember to bring it. “So, they were covered with water and healthy snacks,� Carlson said. In addition, the Jenkins Creek PTA pays for school assemblies, and during the previous school year they focused spending each month, Brooks said. One month the PTA provided health care supplies such as wipes, sanitizer, Kleenex, for example, for each classroom. At the end of the year the group provided classroom supplies because some teachers were running out. The PTA also replaced playground equipment such as balls and jump ropes. The PTA provides a teacher appreciate meal during conference week when educators spend long hours at school so they can meet with parents. In the spring there’s Teacher Appreciation Week. “We love our teachers,� Carlson said. Brooks added, “We try to take care of them.� And that’s just a sampling of what happens at one elementary school. At Cedar Heights, PTSA President Becky Anderson has worked during the past year to pump some life into a less active group. There have been fundraisers, volunteering at events, anything Anderson said the group can do to help as well as get the community involved they’ve done. During the summer there was a fundraiser to help support the band and science departments. “There’s 680 kids at Cedar Heights,� Anderson said. “All of science gets $200, so that’s 29 cents per
Amelia Bossom and Hallie Palady, both second graders at Jenkins Creek Elementary, look at an item together during the Scholastic Book Fair Sept. 20 organized by the school’s PTA. KRIS HILL, The Reporter To view a slide show go to www.covingtonreporter.com kid.� There were labs teachers wanted to do and some were paying out of their own pockets. Another need, Anderson said, was for printer cartridges, printers and basic school supplies. The PTSA discovered this when it surveyed teachers to find out what they need. In addition, they discovered on average, CHMS teachers were spending $350 of their own money each school year. To pay for labs, a music department field trip and supplies, the PTSA raised $1,380. “We’re really just ramping up,� Anderson said. “The summer fundraiser was a giant effort. At the open house, I said (to parents), ‘They’re spending money out of pocket that they don’t have to teach your kid!’� This year, Anderson said, the PTSA’s goals are to provide volunteers for school activities and other enrichment programs as well as provide financial resources for teachers. Anderson wants to go beyond the resources available to the families of the students.
“Our goal is not to hammer the parents constantly for fundraising,� Anderson said. “We’re going to look to the teachers, the students, the parents, the community for fundraising.� For example, before school on late start Wednesdays each month, Anderson said, members of the Cedar Heights community can go to the International House of Pancakes in Covington Esplanade just down the road from the school, and the restaurant will donate 10 percent of the sales of those guests to the PTSA. The first late start Wednesday was Sept. 26 and Anderson said it was a tremendous success. “They were supper happy,� Anderson said. “We couldn’t be happier.� Community support is starting come in from all corners of Covington and beyond, Anderson said, plus she gives credit to the many active members of the PTSA which as grown by 15 percent since last year. Kohl’s donated, she said, as has Iron Grill, The Rock Wood Fired Pizza, Mail
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As a self-described bibliophile, I have several bookshelves overflowing with hundreds of books. And then some. Some of my favorites I keep by my nightstand as twilight (no, not that kind) reading when I can’t seem to fall asleep. One of them is Christer Jorgesen’s Great Battles: Decisive Conflicts that have Shaped History. From the Battle of Marathon to the Tet Offensive, the book covers important military events. What I love most about the book is that Jorgesen not only explains what happened, but he puts the battle in proper context by explaining its full impact, both societal and political, on the countries involved. He also dares to explore,
[ SCHOOLS from page 5] to success for students, Maurer wrote. “Even middle school students need to have their parents involved to make the home to school connection,� Maurer wrote. Perry, the secretary for the Kentlake PTSA, wrote in an email interview about the work done at the high school. “We provide resources to the school, and communication to our families,� Perry wrote. “We provide teacher subsidies upon request, as long as the funds are used to directly benefit students. In the last few years, we have granted funds to the school for supplemental curriculum, an e-library program and field trips. From snacks on testing days to celebrating Staff Appreciation Week, we provide food at many venues.�
young cities, having both incorporated on the same day in 1997, they are still full of historical anecdotes, some of them seemingly trivial but still influential. For example, the area known as Maple Valley was originally called Vine Maple Valley, after three men exploring it voted 2-1 in favor of the name over Maple Ridge. The name was then shortened later when the Post Office came in. There were also major historical events in the area, such as coal company lockouts and mine explosions, that impacted the growth and development in these cities. Some of them led to the creation of a new part of town. Others resulted in the total disincorporation of a town. Some of the time, events were themselves the consequences of events on a national, even global scale. While these events may
have not affected the region immediately, they would have an influence decades later, and in some ways might have completely changed what these cities would have otherwise looked like. I will write a series that will examine three historical events in Covington, Maple Valley and Black Diamond. This will include more recent events from the 21st century, as well as events that took place nearly a century ago. For each event, I will look at what happened, as well as the circumstances leading up to it. Additionally, I will investigate the impacts it had, both direct and indirect based on historical records and interviews, as well as discussions with historical societies and residents who lived in the area during the events and witnessed firsthand the effects.
But the PTSA does much more than just provide food and supplies, Perry wrote. It provides time, too. “And volunteers! PTSA members will do whatever is asked of us,� Perry wrote. “So far this year, we’ve logged untold volunteer hours from sporting events to freshman retreats, our PTSA members are always present to lend a hand. Many groups in the school have a PTSA component to them: athletics, music, language and special needs groups all have a voice in our PTSA. And those voices are reported back to the school community through our website, newsletter, Facebook page, etc. We want our community to know what’s going on.� Kentlake’s PTSA also reaches out to support the wider community, Perry wrote, including volunteering and making donations to the Kent Area Council PTA Cloth-
Ravensdale is the first and only city in King County to unincorporate after a mine explosion in 1915. Photo courtesy of the Maple Valley Historical Society And then I’m going to have a little fun and speculate on what might have happened had those events turned out differently, or not occurred at all. Needless to say, this won’t be a definite statement on the matter. The reason it’s called a what-if, not a what-would-have-been, is
because it allows us to be imaginative without being confined by a need for caution. My hope is that it will give you all a greater understanding of each city’s history and how peoples’ actions in the past can have an impact, for better or worse, on the future.
ing Bank and Cinderella Project as well as participating in committees as the building and district levels in addition to lobbying local legislators on behalf of educators to encourage them to find ways to fund schools as well as develop policies which will help students. Still, Perry wrote, she thinks the Kentlake PTSA can reach further. “We would like to continue doing all these things, but what we really want is more community involvement,� Perry wrote. “I feel that many people are sitting in the back seat where the education of our youth is concerned. There is a lot of work to be done, and it is currently being done by a very few. Our primary goals this year are to get more of our community involved, and to become an even better resource to that community.�
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A crazy thing happened this past Friday night. TJ Martinell, Dennis Box and I cleaned up on photography awards at the annual Washington Newspaper Publishers Association’s Better Newspaper Contest ceremony. TJ and I both won writing prizes, which is really fantastic as TJ has been with the paper not quite 18 months, but considering I only began taking photos with a DSLR about four years ago and am primarily self-taught this is kind of amazing. Oh, and TJ had no clue how to use the Canon DSLR (digital single lens reflex, by the way) when I handed it to him his first day on the job in April 2011. Meanwhile, Dennis and I took five out of six awards in two photography categories. We kind of chuckled at that when he called me from Yakima, where the WNPA conference was taking place Sept. 28, but on a serious note he told me the photography competition was pretty fierce this year. First, though, I’ll tell you a little bit about the writing prizes TJ and I won. I’ll start with mine since it’s the first one I came across on the spread sheet. A year ago my series called “Under the Influence,� which ran in early 2011, took third place in the Group IV Comprehensive Coverage of a Single Issue or Series category. It was the first journalism award I’d ever won. It was a series about the abuse of drugs and alcohol among teens and Maple Valley, an issue both adults and kids told me parents have a hard time seeing in this community. In the fall of 2011 I was inspired to tackle another topic involving high schoolers: their use of technology. Inspiration came from a conversation I had with Jason and Kelly Krafsky, a Maple Valley couple who have literally written the book on how to be on Facebook and stay happily married.
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Loss of services inevitable with residential growth The city of Black Diamond is at risk of having diminished police and fire protection. There is no escaping the reality that the 24-hour police and fire protection our citizens have grown to expect and demand costs money. Our city is near broke and potentially facing the reality of having to decrease police services and layoff public safety officers in order to balance its budget. During this down economy, revenue from building permits is the only thing that has allowed the city to maintain services. Unless Black Diamond grows to broaden and diversify
In April 2011 I did a follow-up story with them on the book they released in 2010. At the time they were working on a social media guide for teens that they planned to publish later that year. It seemed like it would be the perfect starting point for another series. And that series, “Teens and Technology,� won first place in the Comprehensive Coverage of a Single Issue or Series category this year. If you didn’t see it last year, you can to go www.covingtonreporter.com and search for the name of the series, “Teens and Technology.� I am pretty proud of the work I did. The judge’s comment for this series was, well, concise. Hopefully it’s illuminating. “Very timely, well-written, informative and helpful to readers.� Good. That’s exactly what I was going for. Meanwhile, TJ took second place in the Best Personality Profile - Long category with his story called “Celebrating a Nice Round Number.� The judge’s comment cracks me up, actually. I recall talking with TJ about the length when I laid it out. its tax base, current residents will have to pay more out-of-pocket just to preserve existing police and fire service levels. Whether we welcome or resist growth, there is no escaping it. The State has designated by law (RCW 36.70A.010) that King County and its cities – which includes Black Diamond – as an urban growth area. What we can do is make sure that our city develops thoughtfully, and not piecemeal. The Yarrow Bay development is a 20 to 30 year plan that will ensure that our community will grow responsibly and respectfully. The homes will be built in stages, at an estimated 120 to 150 homes a year. The commercial/business space within the plan will mean family-wage jobs in our city, ensuring that many residents won’t have to commute outside for employment. And a total 2,437 acres, of which 1,237 would be maintained as working forest in perpetuity, is reserved for open space. I understand that many have apprehensions about growth. But the fact is, our community has already experienced growth and has become much stronger as a result of it. More than 15 years ago, some Black Diamond residents worried that the addition of the 129 homes in the Morgan Creek housing development and another 89 homes in Lawson Hill Estates would
“A little long for my taste, but still very well done,� the judge wrote. “Captured a lot of his 100-year life. Too long but very interesting. If it was bit tighter, it really would have won this category for me.� (Note from TJ: This comment didn’t help the Monday morning quarterback in me because I distinctively recall taking out roughly 350 words from the story to fit it on the page but later reinserted the edited sections due to an ad that got moved from the page, so it was out of my control....and how a story can be ‘too long’ if it’s within the maximum word count for the category?) TJ loves writing historical pieces and I remember reading this, thinking it was awesome. Really, the comments about it being too long are a knock on me as an editor, not TJ as a writer. But to heck with that, I thought it was a great article at the length it was written. Where TJ’s passion for film and video production shines through in his work is in his photography. [ more HILL page 10]
damage the city’s character. More than 14 years ago, many residents feared that that the annexation of the Lake Sawyer neighborhood would lead to a disjointed community. But as we have grown to understand, growth has made our community stronger and more vibrant.
Mario Sorci Black Diamond
Black Diamond mayor right now has ‘dictatorial’ powers Our existing form of government gives almost dictatorial powers to the mayor while the City Council has been hamstrung by a lack of staff and legal counsel. Consequently, administration of the city has become dependent upon the personality and politics of the incumbent Mayor. The current holder of the office has attempted to manage (some say “micromanage�) the city and refused to fill the position of city administrator until she decided one was needed to support the [ more LETTER page X ]
[8] October 5, 2012 YarrowBay Master Planned Developments. The existing form of government has allowed an environment of intimidation and division in our city. For example, while the government should encourage patronizing all city businesses, this administration opening discourages going to those businesses who have demonstrated a different opinion. We have a constitutional right to shop and eat where we want. We shouldn’t make choices because the owner may have a different political opinion. The current form of government has no checks and balances. Sometimes, good advice is not followed or is denied because it does not fit the Administration politics. This is wrong. In some cases, citizens have been denied meetings with Ccty employees unless the Mayor is present. Such micromanagement is inappropriate when a professional administrator has been hired. Opponents of Proposition 1 say you lose your right to vote for mayor. The function of mayor becomes the honorary face of the city. We still vote for the city council, which then selects a professional city manager. The strong mayor form of government calls for a city administrator. We have not had one in many years. It is misleading to say that the city cannot afford a city manager. Where did
the funds come from when we had a professional city administrator? The funds for either a city administrator or city manager will still be borne by the city. One or the other must be funded in next year’s budget. We are facing huge challenges in our future. We deserve to hire the best possible professionals to help us face these challenges honestly. Let’s continue the reform the voters asked for in the last election. Vote to reform City Hall. Vote yes on Proposition 1.
Janie Edelman Black Diamond
City needs city manager I read Mr. Botts’s letter in the Covington Maple Valley Reporter regarding Proposition 1--Change in Form of Government--on the ballot this November in Black Diamond. While I thank Mr. Botts for his long and dedicated service to our rural town, I must respectfully disagree with many of his assertions. Currently, we have a mayor-city council form in which the mayor has control over the Staff and all city departments, while the council controls the city budget. There are many cities where this form works quite well. But Black Diamond is very unique. It is poised to quintuple in size from ~4,000 residents
to ~20,000 due to the YarrowBay-proposed Master Planned Developments (MPDs), which will completely envelope the city geographically and in every other way as well. How will all these changes, many which will be quite painful to current residents, be managed and accommodated by only a part-time Mayor? Our sister cities, Covington and Maple Valley, both of which have also gone through big growth spurts, but not to the extent we could experience, have a council-manager form. They both benefit greatly from having a full-time professional city manager to handle city staff and all city departments and run day-to-day City functions. There are so many critical decision points regarding the proposed MPDs that our city must deal with in rapid succession. At a minimum the MPD Ordinances and the accompanying Development Agreements call for: (1) new traffic modeling, analyses, monitoring, and mitigation evaluation; (2) noise reduction plans and mitigation; (3) water conservation plans; (4) stormwater treatment and storage improvement plans, NPDES permits, erosion and sediment control plans, stormwater system design, engineering, and maintenance plans, stormwater monitoring, and stormwater management plans; (5) park and recreational facilities plans; (6) school fiscal analyses; (7) fire ac-
cess plans and fire mitigation plans; (8) erosion and sedimentary control plans and grading plans; (9) groundwater management plans; (10) mine hazard plans; (11) wetland and buffer protection plans, stormwater outfall mitigation plans, tree inventory, tree preservation plans, and native vegetation plans; (12) habitat, corridor mitigation plans and landscape plans adjoining wetland buffers; (13) vehicle trip reduction plans; (14) construction waste management plans, land-use plans, residential density plans, expansion area plans, affordable housing needs plans, and parking plans; (15) sensitive areas mitigation plans, open space plans; and (16) fiscal impacts analyses and development parcel reclassification plans. We cannot afford another minute of having a part-time Mayor with little professional experience trying manage all of this. Mr. Botts mentions the costs that could be incurred should the city hire a city manager. Yes, there are costs involved when you hire a professional to do a tough, demanding job. However, the city already has an interim city administrator and that position would go away once a city manager comes aboard. There also will be some savings from not having to pay for a mayor, as in a councilmanager form the mayor is a ceremonial-only position selected by the council from its own ranks.
Finally, Mr. Botts states the citizens could always vote for a new mayor come 2013. That is true, but that would mean that we all would face yet another precarious year of so many major decisions that will affect all of us for generations without direly needed professional management. For all these reasons, I am voting yes on Proposition 1 this November to change our form of government in Black Diamond to a council-manager. This cannot happen soon enough. I encourage all my fellow citizens to vote yes on Prop #1 as well.
Sheila Hoefig, Black Diamond
sions that will affect the way people live (corporations not included) are happening now in Black Diamond; many decisions that deal with traffic, schools, mine hazards‌the list goes on. The largest development in King County needs a skilled professional who will be required to work with the entire elected council. Maybe if the Master Planned Developments were not so big there wouldn’t be a need for a city manager-council form of government. Vote yes on Prop 1.
Courtney Feeney, Black Diamond
City in turmoil City manager an with mayor investment Don’t let the signs mislead you, vote yes on Prop 1 to save our city from irresponsible growth. As I see it, the addition of a professionally-trained city manger is an investment the current residents of Black Diamond should make if we want future development to do the least amount of damage to our current quality of life. The city council that we, the majority, voted in last year to represent the current residents’ concerns are not able to do so because of the strong-mayor form of government. The most important deci-
The idea of a Mayor form of government may sound comforting for small towns. Although Black Diamond technically has a population and rural character that makes you long to have that idyllic setting of the Mayor reaching out to each its people the reality is that the developer, city staff and previous council has told us repeatedly that “Black Diamond is an Urban Growth Area� and we will grow. The impending growth is massive. Good, bad or indifferent it is here and it is unrealistic to believe that we can find an unbiased [ more LETTER page 9 ]
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[ LETTER from page 8] professional with the skills to be the CEO of a moderate sized suburban city, with complex funding and development agreements from the limited adult population that currently resides in Black Diamond. As much as the former mayors long for that idyllic setting and working relationship with staff and council that they remember from decades ago, that is certainly not what exists now. In fact, the mayor/city administrator form of government was/has been in absolute turmoil with special investigations and wrongful terminations for years, even prior to this administration. Remember the informative Covington Reporter ar-
striped leaves while cordyline “Cha Cha� is green and yellow. Again, neither showed any slug damage even when grown in the damp area near my waterfall.
ticle: Investigations, firings, and resignations! http:// www.maplevalleyreporter. com/news/79834452.html There has been an incredible concentration of power to a few that negatively impacts Black Diamond, and the surrounding communities of Enumclaw, Maple Valley, and beyond. Instead of reading opinion pieces, please do the research and get the facts. For example, over the last several years the office of the Mayor has: t "MMPXFE UIF DIBOHing the SEPA official from the Public Works Director to the Community Development Director; [Public Hearing 3/17/2010:PG:2792] t )BE B XSPOHGVM UFSmination of previous city administrator — settlement paid; had a wrongful hiring
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underground assault. Did I mention they showed no slug damage during the wet month of June? The unusual bloom shape gives a whole new look to a bed or border and save the plant tag because everyone will ask you the name of this plant.
A CANDYTUFT THAT BLOOMS ALL SUMMER
CLEOMES Your grandmother called these spider flower because the stamens and petals explode out from the bud to showcase an airy flower on tall and dramatic plants - but these are not your grandmother’s cleome. New varieties are shorter, longer blooming and “Sparkler Rose� the variety I tested had lovely lavender flowers that bloomed in May, and never stopped flowering into October. So here’s why this upright annual plant wins my praise: I never had to dead head, stake or give extra water to this free-blooming annual and when the moles and voles invaded their bed, they ignored the
Iberis “Masterpiece“ has the snow white blooms and compact shape that makes the traditional candytuft a stand out in spring rock gardens, but this new variety continued to bloom all summer and into the fall and I didn’t even shear back or deadhead the plants. Any low-growing, sunloving plant that flowers this long without demanding special attention is a winner.
dens and Tropicanna Black and Tropicanna Gold add even more color choices to the selection of cannas that do well in our climate. Winter may be knocking at the garden gate, but these new plants will make planning for next summer an exciting season of change.
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Marianne Binetti has a degree in horticulture from Washington State University and is the author of “Easy Answers for Great Gardens� and several other books. 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. For more gardening information, she can be reached at her Web site, www.binettigarden.com. Copyright for this column is owned by Marianne Binetti.
Also called mini-petunias, the calibrachoas are perfect plants for containers and hanging baskets. What makes ‘Lemon Slice� stand
The new lobularia hybrids which look like giant alyssums were outstanding in the heat and dry soil so look for the varieties “Blushing Princess� (a light lavender) and “Frosty Night� (a bright white), The new generation of hydrangeas also deserve a shout out as they continue to impress. The pink flowering “Invincible Spirit� hydrangea even did well adapting to afternoon sun and soil that dried out a few times. The tropical-looking cannas steal the show as bold foliage plants in container gar-
cut down without a permit. http://www.maplevalleyreporter.com/news/98981429. html t 6OEFS UIF EFWFMPQment agreement process all minor amendments (Type II decisions) are now the Mayor’s authority even though the BDMC requires a skilled professional and cites the director. Of course in this case the community development director is paid by the developer under a funding agreement and this would create a conflict of interest; but why not council consent? [City Webpage and audio of 9/20/2012 Council work study] The appearance of a violation of section 18.1 of the Council Rules and Procedures t 3FHBSEJOH UIF , Fundraiser cancellation. [LTE dated 9/5/12]; Sec-
tion 18.1 forbids an official city position without a council Vote. http://www. maplevalleyreporter.com/ opinion/ letters/168635206. html http://www. ci.blackdiamond.wa.us/ Depts/Council/Docs/Council%20Rules%20and%20 Regs.pdf Finally, let’s discuss the intentional misinformation and fear mongering that is happening in Black Diamond specifically the one which states that a city manager equates to the loss of police and fire services. First, it is a travesty when regarded people use scare tactics to force a vote their way. Second, Council member Benson has already debunked this issue — the fact is that the city will have to pay for either a city manager or a city administrator
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shrubby blobs in the landscape but behaves itself by not going to seed and hopping into other beds, has no drinking problems and most importantly to me, all three of these colorful new cordylines showed zero damage from slugs and deer. Festival Raspberry is a compact cordyline with deep red strappy foliage that is edged with a bright raspberry border. I grew this new variety in a partly shaded location and left the plants in their original gallon-sized pots all summer long. The foliage kept its’ color even in the heat. A hard frost will end the party for Festival cordyline but I’m going to try and over winter the potted plants inside a garden shed. Go to my website at www.binettigarden.com if you want to see a photo. Two more new colors for cordylines: Cordyline “Can Can� has red and green
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October is the time to evaluate the best plants and products from summer of 2012. The cold, wet beginning of the summer and hot, dry end of the summer means our local weather conditions provided the perfect opportunity to grade some new plants on their toughness and tenacity. These are the winners that did an outstanding job of surviving a challenging summer in Western Washington. Better clip and save this column — some of these plants are so new on the market you will have to ask for them in the spring and many (such as the yellow-striped mini petunia Calibrachoa “Lemon Slice� ) will probably sell out as soon as it is in bloom at local nurseries. And the new plant winners from my garden are:
[10] October 5, 2012 [ HILL from page 7] He has an intuitive eye for composition plus his training in video production as well as his love of a well-shot (and well-written) film really show up in his pictures. It’s no surprise to me he won the Black and White Best Sports Photo Action or Feature category with a shot of Kentwood High’s Danny Lunder during a cross country race a year ago. “Contemplation, concentration and endurance are all captured on the face of the foreground figure,� the judge wrote. That, by the way, was Groups III and IV combined, which means it beat out many other quality entries from photographers across the state. (Yet another note from TJ: It was one of roughly four sports photos I had taken at that point and I was reluctant about submitting because I felt no one besides myself would
XXX DPWJOHUPOSFQPSUFS DPN t XXX NBQMFWBMMFZSFQPSUFS DPN find a photo of runners interesting compared to some football camera takes several frames per second. action shot. Apparently I was wrong). The judge wasn’t quite as nice on my third place shot for I also took first place in a photo catthe Color Photo Feature category. “Hopefully this also represents egory: Color Sports Photo - Action. “An average shot that begs the coming of Now, this is actually the first time I’ve the breadth and variety of spring.� entered photos into the WNPA contest. work we do around here which Um. OK. is my primary goal: to provide I guess I did OK as three of the four I like this judge’s comment on my entry in awards I won were for my photography. our audience the opportunity the Black and White Sports Photo - Action or “Getting the right angle on everything to read stories and see photos Feature, which took third place, much better. is what made this shot work,� the judge they won’t get anywhere else, “The precise moment chosen by the photogwrote. “Solid in every aspect.� of their friends, neighbors, kids, rapher lets the viewer experience the player’s It was a photo of Jessie Richardson, a as well as how all the tax money anticipation while also playing the role of a Kentlake High 2011 graduate, during a everyone contributes is being spectator who has already begun to project fastpitch playoff game. Dennis said they spent.� Kris Hill the consequence of the action witnessed,� the showed the photo to the audience at judge wrote. the ceremony and he said I stopped the This was another Kentlake fastpitch shot. ball perfectly in front of Jessie’s bat. Not bad considering I Brittany Styger, who graduated in 2011, hit three home timed that shot and was not using burst mode where the runs in a game early in the season at Thomas Jefferson. I got my camera up in time to capture the second one. Looks like I got it just right, at least according to the judge. This is the same category TJ won with his shot of Lunder. Pretty awesome, huh? While I am not a huge fan of contests for a variety of reasons I am proud of the awards we won. Especially for TJ who is a young, up and coming journalist. Hopefully this also represents the breadth and variety of work we do around here which is my primary goal: to provide our audience the opportunity to read stories and see photos they won’t get anywhere else, of their friends, neighbors, kids, as well as how all the tax money everyone contributes is being spent. And congratulations to all the winners in Sound Publishing as TJ and I are in great company here. Well, that’s enough celebrating for this year. Back to work!
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Eddie and Cathy Dussert celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary Sept. 26. They hosted a celebration at the Black Diamond Community Center. The Dusserts were married at the Holy Name of Jesus Catholic church in Los Angeles, Calif. They moved from San Gabriel to Capalis Beach, Wash. in 1988, then later moved to Ranier View Senior Housing in Black Diamond in 1990. The Dusserts have one daughter, Marian, who lives in Enumclaw, and one grandsonm, Michael Dessert, who
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Man suspected of arson arrested BY TJ MARTINELL tmartinell@maplevalleyreporter.com
A 43-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly setting fire to a tow truck Friday, according to Maple Valley Police. The man was arrested by a Maple Valley deputy after a tow truck was set on fire Friday evening at an auto business off of Southeast 264th Street. The man was seen walking away from the
Community News Notes KENT MCJROTC COMPLETES ORIENTATION AT JOINT BASE LEWIS MCCHORD During their recent orientation at Joint Base Lewis McChord, the Kent MCJROTC unit new cadets learned how to wear their uniforms, how to march, and how to condition themselves physically. The JROTC cadets learned that helping a teammate accomplish their goals is rewarding in many ways. The cadets worked hard, and overcame obstacles both physical and mental, including the fear of heights, and the fear of failure, individually and with the help of fellow cadets. The Color Guard and Honor Guard performed at Kentlake’s homecoming football game Sept. 30. The Kent MCJROTC unit has cadets in five high schools: Kentwood, Kentlake, Kentridge, Kent-Meridian, and AuburnMountainview. The Kent MCJROTC Unit maintains a website at www.KWJROTC.com. Check out all the latest happenings and the cadets’ upcoming events. Those interested in becoming a cadet can call Major Kenneth Paul at 253373-7595.
FUNDRAISER FOR K-9 UNIT RAISES $1561 A fundraiser for Black Diamond K-9 Unit Sept. 15 raised $1,561. Many people from the greater Black Diamond community showed their generosity and their love of dogs on Sept. 15 when they came out for a fundraiser in support of the Black Diamond Police’s K-9 Unit. Black Diamond’s police dog, Sabre, and the K-9 program rely on donations to fund certain aspects of the dog’s care. Organized by Save Black Diamond, the day centered around dog-themed activities.
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business on state Route 169 when he was spotted by the deputy. According to Maple Valley Sgt. Don Davis, the man smelled like gasoline and had tools on him that indicated breaking and entering. The suspect was booked into the King County Jail and the case was handed over to the King County Fire Investigator Unit. Davis stated it is unPeople also brought their dogs for a portrait shoot by Doug Ostgard Photography. There was also a chance to speak to a professional dog trainer. The event also featured a raffle in which over 18 local businesses donated prizes. Community volunteers donated bake sale items.
COMMUNITY CENTER AUCTION SET FOR NOV. 3 The Black Diamond Community Center will host their 20th Annual Harvest Moon Dinner Auction at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3. This year the community center is raising funds for the emergency assistance program, which serves low-income families and seniors of the greater Black Diamond area. Tickets are $40 each. Dinner includes Prime Rib, garlic mashed potatoes, green beans, roll, salad, dessert, and coffee. The doors open at 4:30pm for the silent auction, dinner is served at 6 p.m., and the live auction begins at 7:30 p.m.
known whether the man was responsible for previous burglaries. “Often they are multiple offenders, but also we don’t quite know yet what the motive is in torching that truck,� he said.
Reach TJ Martinell at 425432-1209 ext. 5052. To comment on this story go to maplevalleyreporter. com. city, its residents and local community organizations was vital to the success of the project. Maple Valley’s City Council will be presented with the award during its Oct. 8 meeting. The cities of Maple Valley, Liberty Lake and Castle Rock, along with Chelan County, were recognized for achieving project excellence. The Washington State Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration today announced the local agencies’ projects as the 2012 Award of Excellence winners. “The real winners here are the communities and people who benefit from these transportation improvements,� said Kathleen Davis, WSDOT Highways and Local Programs director. The projects were evaluated based on safety enhancements, construction, innovative design, environmental sustainability and community involvement.
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Clarification In the story “Hearing Examiner says business is a collective garden“ published in the Sept. 14 issue of the Reporter, it stated that Green Society Group was issued a citation for violating the city’s year-long moratorium on collective gardens and medical marijuana dispensaries in May. The May citations referred to violations of the city’s do not
You know flossing is important – now learn exactly why it matters Here are three simple tips you can try to help make your flossing experience easier.
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Let’s face it, no one likes to floss. However, flossing is one of the most important ways you can protect your mouth from cavity-causing plaque and gum disease. Consider this: every tooth has five surfaces that need to be cleaned, but when you skip flossing, you’re leaving two of those surfaces virtually untouched! In fact, experts say that flossing accounts for about 40 percent of the work needed to remove plaque from your teeth. Your new Bright Now! Dental office in Maple Valley wants to remind you that daily flossing is a vital part of your oral health. Proper technique and daily use are essential. Take your time, keep the floss tight against the surface of each tooth, and avoid putting too much pressure on your gums. If you need help perfecting your method, just ask your Bright Now! dentist or oral hygienist during your next visit. You can find Bright Now! Dental in Maple Valley, Kent, Issaquah and Tukwila.
CITY WINS AWARD FOR ROUND-ABOUT PROJECT Maple Valley was one of three cities as well as Chelan County recognized by Washington state’s Department of Transportation for its roundabout project which was completed a year ago. It was identified as one of the “best of the best� in city and county projects which included a downtown core revitalization project, a safe walkway, and improvements to a busy country road. Maple Valley won the Best City Project Award for its improvements to Witte Road and 248th Street Southeast improvements. Maple Valley transformed a busy street intersection into a safer, more accessible facility by building a roundabout. The new roundabout includes sidewalks, bike lanes, street lights and trail access to support the growth of the Lake Wilderness area and its neighbors. A strong partnership between the
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occupy and stop work order., which were issued to GSG on May 3. The hearings for the stop work order and do not occup citations were held in July. The moratorium citation was actually issued June 20 and dated June 6, the day of the Planning Commission hearing.
Choose your floss wisely: Make sure you choose the floss that’s right for you. If you have large spaces between your teeth, try using wide, flat floss. With teeth that are tighter together, use thin floss that you can easily work between your teeth. One is not necessarily better than the next; the best floss is the one you’ll use daily. Don’t skimp on the length: You should use a piece of floss that is at least 15 inches long. This will give you plenty of length to wrap around your fingers for the solid grasp you’ll need for proper flossing. As the floss becomes dirty or weakened by fraying, wind the floss around your finger to expose a fresh section. Don’t let a little bleeding deter you: If your gums bleed when you floss, it’s not necessarily an indication that you’re doing something wrong. Often, bleeding is a sign that plaque is causing inflammation in your gums. This should subside once flossing becomes a regular habit and your gums become healthier. With daily practice, proper technique and a little patience, flossing can be as quick and easy as brushing.
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tantly many of our donors, sponsors and volunteers understand our urgency and continue to help during this critical time. But it is clear that we need increased support to ensure that every woman faced with breast cancer is not a victim of the setbacks we have experienced. Together we can win our fight and end breast cancer forever. To learn
more about Komen Puget Sound and our mission, please visit us online at komenpugetsound.org. And please do so today. There’s no time to lose.
Informing women about the breast cancer facts BY ELISA DEL ROSARIO Director of Grants, Education and Advocacy Komen Puget Sound
Every week, 100 Western Washington women are diagnosed with breast cancer, which continues to be the second most frequently diagnosed cancer among women in the U.S., after skin cancer. We don’t
yet know the exact causes of breast cancer, and many myths about breast cancer continue to exist. But probably the best way to prevent and survive a breast cancer diagnosis is to be informed. All women are at risk for breast cancer. Although this disease is more common in women over the age of 40, younger women can and do get breast cancer as well. To
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However, if you fear that you might be at greater risk for breast cancer because your mother or grandmother had the disease, you should know that most women diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history of the disease. Only five to 10 percent of breast cancers are due to inherited genetic mutations. Other common misperceptions about breast cancer risk include underwire bras, abortion, plastics, deodorant use, breast implants, fertility drugs, hair dyes and trauma to the breast. One more thing — if you fear a breast cancer diag-
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COVINGTON AQUATIC CENTER NEWS-SPLASH SPOOKY SWIM ON SATURDAY, OCT. 27!!!
Lights out, a glowing pool, and ghoulish fun await you at the annual Halloween weekend Spooky Swim. The first session will be oriented to families and younger children, while the second session is better suited for preteens and teenagers. Register early for a guaranteed spot (space is limited). Session one for younger children and families runs from 5-6:30 p.m. and session two for preteens and teenagers runs from 6:30-8 p.m. Pre-registration (available 10/3-10/26), General Fee: $5.00, Covington Discounted Fee: $4.00. Day of event (10/27), General Fee: $7.50, Covington Discounted Fee: $6.00 NO SCHOOL? HOME SCHOOL? GO SWIMMING!!! Nothing to do when school is out? Are you a home school student and want to get together with other home school students for some fun? Come to a Special Public Swim. The entire pool is open, including the diving board, slide, rope swing, and the magic carpet. Over 10 of these Special Public Swims are scheduled this fall. For an up-to-date list of upcoming Special Public Swims, visit us online at www.covingtonwa.gov/cac or contact the Covington Aquatic Center. JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT COVINGTON AQUATIC CENTER Working as a lifeguard or instructor at the Covington Aquatic Center is a great job, especially for the young person or adult looking for part-time employment. Staff that work at the pool lifeguard and teach lots of swimming lessons, but also help with customer service, water exercise classes, and facility maintenance. Qualified applicants, at minimum, must possess current certifications in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training. Other certifications such as the Northwest Lifeguard Test and the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor are preferred, but may be acquired through training after an individual has been hired. Certifications aside, the best candidates have a passion for aquatics, are safety conscious, and enjoy working with children and the public. Individuals interested in applying must submit a City of Covington application, after which qualified applicants may be asked to demonstrate in-water skills and meet for an interview. The City of Covington is currently seeking qualified applicants. For more information or questions, please email Aquatics Supervisor Ethan Newton, enewton@covingtonwa. gov. FOR MORE INFORMATION For more information about the Covington Aquatic Center or to register for activities, visit www.covingtonwa.gov/cac, call 253-480-2480 or visit us at 18230 SE 240th St, Covington WA 98042 (Next to Tahoma High School).
SURVIVE & THRIVE Covington Business Breakfast on Oct. 23 Covington business leaders are invited to a business breakfast provided by the Covington Chamber of Commerce and City of Covington on Tuesday, Oct. 23 from 7-9 a.m. In addition to breakfast, attendees will hear from featured speaker Lisa Voso of The Voso Impact, have time for networking, and enjoy door prizes. To attend this free event, RSVPs are required to events@covingtonchamber.org. More details are also available at www. covingtonchamber.org.
CLASSES COMING TOThisCITY HALL fall, Green River Community College is bringing a variety of classes to the City Hall Community Room. Zumba classes begin on Oct. 16 and run every Tuesday through Dec. 4 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The cost to take Zumba classes is $75 for the 8-week session. On Oct. 25, learn about Presentations that go ZOOM! from 6-9 p.m. at no cost. And, on Nov. 8, learn about The Art of Making a Great First Impression from 6-8 p.m. for a $49 registration fee. If you are interested in taking one of these classes, you can register at www.GreenRiver.edu/ce.
OCTOBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS 10/03 – Budget Priorities Advisory Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m. 10/04 – Planning Commission Meeting, 6:30 p.m. 10/09 – City Council Regular Meeting, 7:30 p.m.. 10/11 – Human Services Commission Meeting, Early Start 6 p.m. 10/11 – Arts Commission Meeting, 6:30 p.m. 10/16 – Zumba Classes Begin in Community Room, 6:30 p.m. 10/17 – Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting, 6 p.m. 10/17 – Budget Priorities Advisory Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m. 10/18 – Planning Commission Meeting, 6:30 p.m. 10/23 – City Council Joint Meeting with Arts Commission, 6 p.m. 10/23 – City Council Regular Meeting, 7 p.m. 10/25 – Economic Development Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m. 10/27 – City Council Budget Workshop, 8 a.m. 10/27 – Spooky Swim at Covington Aquatic Center, 5 p.m. For more information on any of these events, please contact Karla Slate at (253) 638-1110 x2234 or kslate@covingtonwa.gov
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Conks pink out French Field for a cure
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TAHOMA GIRLS SOCCER AT THE TOP Tahoma’s girls soccer team, ranked No. 1 in the state and No. 11 by the National Soccer Coaches Association, has been on a roll this season. To put an exclamation point on the first half of the season, Tahoma beat Kentwood 6-1 Sept. 29 at home. It was the first time in several season Kentwood had given up more than four goals in a game. It was the fourth time the Bears had scored six or more goals in a game in league matches. Tahoma beat Auburn Riverside 4-0 Tuesday night and will take on Auburn Thursday night.
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Kentwood cheer raises nearly $3,500 for breast cancer research BY KRIS HILL
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eather Shaw observed quite a sight at French Field when dads were squeezing into pink tutus during the Kentwood-Kent Meridian football game a few weeks ago. “It was hilarious watching the dads wiggle into these pink tutus,� Shaw said. Shaw, whose daughter Hailey is on the Kentwood cheer squad, was selling items as part of the Conquerors cheerleaders’ efforts to raise awareness and money for breast cancer. The final big push for the fundraiser was during the Breast Cancer Awareness game Sept. 28 when Kentwood took on Kentridge. There were hundreds of fans in the stands from parents to students to the band as well as the cheerleaders down on the track decked out in pink. This is the third year of the event, Shaw said, which was developed by Conks Cheer Coach Kim Kawachi. Cancer has touched many members of the team, Shaw explained. “The coach decided that she wanted to give back and get the kids involved in something bigger than them to teach them about
Kentwood cheerleader Lily Peabody-West is decked out in pink Conks For A Cure gear before the game against Kentridge Sept. 28. KRIS HILL, The Reporter
community service projects,� Shaw said. “This is something that hits straight to their hearts.� Kawachi went to Athletic Director Jo Anne Daughtry, who approved the idea, and the cheer team got started. The concept was to pick a football game to “pink out� the stadium. Pink items such as shirts with the Kentwood crest emblazoned with “Conks For a Cure� were sold to help raise money. In that first year the Kentwood community embraced the pink. Shaw came on board in 2011 when her daughter was a freshman and the students were even more excited about it. “The kids just loved it,� Shaw said. “They bought every bit of merchandise we had. Even guys were wearing pink. Last year people were asking it about before we even scheduled the game. The whole stadium, including parents, was decked out in pink.� A year ago the cheerleaders collected $2,200 just from the donation cans that were passed around during the game. This year the team had already raised $1,500 five days before the game. Shaw thinks this year the cheer squad could raise at least $3,000. At the Kentwood-Kent-Meridian game the cheer parents sold everything they had. At lunches the students and staff are buying everything. Because it was so popular last [ more CURE page 16 ]
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Kentwood rolls over Kentridge in week five Conquerors remain atop SPSL North Division football standings with win BY KRIS HILL khill@covingtonreporter.com
Week five of South Puget Sound League North football proved to be a roller coaster ride as Kentwood remains atop the division standings and undefeated.
ball was stripped on the Kentridge eight yard line. Conks quarterback Dane Manio handed the ball off to Dominic Lindstrom who scampered in for the score little more than a minute after Kentwood first got on the board. Huerta struck again with 46 seconds left in the half with a 65 yard punt return for the score as he flew down the sideline in front of the Kentwood bench to make it 28-0. Kentridge’s Derrick Bell found some running room late in the game. First, he broke out a 25 yard run to the Kentwood 12 then on the next play took it from there to score but the Chargers were unable to put the two point conversion together, making it 38-6 with 5:41 left in the game. Kentridge then successfully recovered the onside kick but a fumble by the Chargers which was recovered by Josiah Bronson for the Conks ended that drive with 3:33 left on the clock. Kentwood improved to 5-0 in the SPSL North and remained in first place while Kentridge dropped to 2-2.
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Gunner Terrio kicked the first field of the season for Kentwood struggled in its first drive against Kentridge Kentlake while Riley Higgins had three rushing touchSept. 29 at French Field but got in the groove offensivedowns but it wasn’t enough to hold off Auburn which ly in the second quarter en route to a 38-6 win. won 28-24 Sept. 27 in a game broadcast on ROOT The Conquerors chewed up nearly seven minutes Sports. ON THE of clock in the first quarter but missed a field goal After losing its first game of the season to Kentwhile the Chargers couldn’t do anything offensively, wood, Auburn has rattled off four straight wins in either. the South Puget Sound League North division, and Then Kentwood scored 28 points in the second has improved to 4-1 in league play. Kentlake with the quarter to take a commanding lead into the locker room loss dropped to 2-2 in league play and 3-2 overall. at halftime. The Falcons couldn’t contain Trojan standout Harold Jackson Huerta started the scoring frenzy off with a 34Lee, who had three touchdowns and totaled 171 yards yard touchdown reception with 10 minutes, 34 seconds left rushing to help his team overcome a 17-7 deficit at halfin the first half. time. Kentwood’s defense set up the next touchdown after the Kentlake will host Mount Rainier at 7 p.m. next Saturday
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Tahoma hosted Mount Rainier Sept. 29 in a 55-14 victory. The Bears scored all their points in the first half, 27 in the first quarter and 28 in the second while allowing the Rams to score one touchdown in each half. With the win Tahoma improved to 3-1 in league play. Tahoma travels to French Field Friday night to take on Kentridge. Kick off is at 7.
KENT-MERIDIAN HANDED ANOTHER NARROW LOSS After taking a 15-7 lead into halftime Kent-Meridian couldn’t hold off another comeback, this time against nonleague opponent Spanaway Lake, losing 18-15 Sept. 28. Quincy Carter scored first with a 79-yard run followed by a successful two-point conversion on the first quarter for the Royals. Randall Cooper put together a pick-six when he pulled in an interception and ran it back 30 yards for the touchdown in the second quarter. The Sentinels answered with 10 points in the second then went ahead on a 10-yard run by Treyvonn Martin which was followed by a 2-point conversion in the fourt quarter. Kent-Meridian is 1-3 in league and 1-4 overall. This Friday at 7 p.m. Kent-Meridian hosts Auburn Riverside at French Field.
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“They’re just as excited about getting involved as we are,� she said. It showed in the amount of money raised at the game Sept. 28. Nearly $2,000 was generated through donations and sales putting the total raised at nearly $3,500. For those who didn’t get a chance to donate both Foss’ Market near Kentwood and Bowen Scarff Ford in Kent will collect donations throughout the month of October or log on to www. komenpugetsound.org, go to the Passionately Pink area of the website, search for Kentwood and donate
directly online. In addition, the game day program which will be sold at the stadium will feature survivors and those who lost the battle with cancer, to honor them, Shaw said. Proceeds from the fundraiser will go to the south King County district of the Susan G. Komen Foundation of Puget Sound. That’s important, Shaw said, because the proceeds stay in the community. “It’s just bringing it all back into perspective,â€? she said. SEE A SLIDESHOW ONLINE‌ covingtonreporter.com
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CONKS, ROYALS COMPETE AT TWILIGHT INVITATIONAL The Kentwood and Kent Meridian boys and girls cross country competed at the Twilight Invitational at the Cedarcrest Golf Course in Marysville Saturday. Conks boys junior Robin Cheema took ninth in the
FALCONS RACE AT NIKE PRENATIONALS Kentridge boys and girls cross country raced at the Nike Pre-Nationals at Portland Meadows Race Track on Saturday in Portland, Ore. The boys team took 18th out of 31 teams in Division I. The girls team took eighth out of 16 teams
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Lucerne Tracts, Lot 1–Parcel No. 729660-0005-00 which is an undeveloped lakefront parcel subject to an access easement for beach access (with an appraised value of $49,000); and (2) Lot 36–Parcel No. 729660-0178-01 which is a small parcel not developable under current zoning regulations (with an appraised value of $9,000). Both properties are being offered for sale separately by way of public sale. The public is invited to submit sealed bids in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in an invitation for bid package which may be obtained at the CWD office, 18631 SE 300th Place, Covington, WA 98042. ALL BIDS must be filed with the District by 1:00PM, Friday, October 19, 2012. By law, surplus real property cannot be sold for less than 90% of its appraised value. The District reserves the right to reject any and all bids for good cause. Contact Karen Smith at (253) 867-0901 for further information. Published in Covington/Maple Valley/Black Diamond Reporter on September 28, 2012 and October 5, 2012. #680543.
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Tahoma student interns at Microsoft BY KATHERINE SMITH For the Reporter
Angela Rocchi’s summer was about more than relaxing, hanging out with friends and getting ready for her senior year at Tahoma High. Rocchi was busy preparing for her future by learning about computer science as an intern with the TouchDevelop team at Microsoft. Rocchi’s interest in computer science began last year when she took Advanced Placement Computer Science, taught by Crystal Hess, at THS. This school year Rocchi will be taking the College Computer Programming class — the first girl in the history of the program at THS to take the collegelevel course, Hess said. Students in the classes at Tahoma learn how to program, which means more then creating video games. In Hess’ classes students learn to program a calculator, create custom databases and create apps for phones and other devices. Hess’ goal is to debunk misconceptions about the field and equip students with skills that can lead to jobs that are in high demand. “Computer Science is about thinking logically, reasoning and solving problems,� Hess said. Rocchi said she is grateful for the opportunities that the computer science
class and internship offer. “Ms. Hess is one of those teachers who knows everything about her subject, you can ask her any question,â€? Rocchi said. “She (Hess) suggested the internship to me.â€? TouchDevelop is an app for Windows phones that launched last year. The app brings programming capabilities to Windows phones, allowing the user to create scripts and apps directly on the phone. Traditionally content had to be created on a computer and then transferred to other devices, TouchDevelop aims to eliminate that extra step and make creating content easier. The content creator can then share their content via the TouchDevelop script bazaar or Windows Phone Marketplace. After the initial application, Rocchi did a phone interview followed by two in person interviews. “The first interview was concept questions, they asked you really outlandish things,â€? Rocchi said. “For the second one I had to do coding‌ I got all the coding done in 10 minutes and then we talked about Harry Potter.â€? A month and a half later, Rocchi got the call that she had been selected as one of two interns with the TouchDevelop team. After learning about the way TouchDevelop works
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Tahoma’s Angela Rocchi outside Microsoft where she worked as an intern this summer developing apps. Courtesy photo and the type of coding the program uses, Rocchi used the app to develop her own game, which she called “Lost Marbles.� “I was so excited about this game,� Rocchi said. “I was working on it all the time!’ The other main project that Rocchi worked on was creating and narrating tutorial videos on how to use TouchDevelop, especially for beginning programmers.. The videos Rocchi created are available via the TouchDevelop web site (www.touchdevelop.com) and help potential programmers get started. Rocchi was also able to participate in a myriad of events at the Microsoft campus, including product fairs and previewing upcoming projects. “It’s an awesome place to work,� Rocchi said. Besides adding to her computer science knowledge, Rochhi said she understands more about what
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it takes to be successful in a career, learning that “the passion you put in is what you take out.� Internships, like Rocchi’s, are an example of opportunities for students tosupplement their learning and gain valuable experience in the workplace. Tahoma High School staff are working to find more ways to connect students with that kind of experience. “Our goal is that students are future ready, not just college ready or grad ready, but that kids are ready for their futures,� said Tahoma High Principal Terry Duty. “We want them to become aware of what they are good at, what their interests are and identify career possibilities.�
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04 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
01 DODGE DURANGO O n e onll y a t t h iss prii cee ! th
7,998
9,998
$
$ # 11076
04 MERCEDES KOMPRESSOR O n e onll y a t t h iss prii cee ! th
# J12161A
04 DODGE DAKOTA
9,998
10 JEEP PATRIOT
12,998
10 DODGE JOURNEY
15,998
11 DODGE AVENGER
17,998
$
10 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY O n e onll y a t t h iss prii cee ! th
$ # CV11066
21,998
11 DODGE RAM 1500
11 DODGE NITRO
$ 682510
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# CVD12129A
15,998
09 JEEP WRANGLER
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21,998
29,998
$
18,998
726 HWY 410
$ # J11174B
13,998
09 DODGE JOURNEY FWD
$
21,998
11 DODGE DURANGO
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15,998
11 CHRYSLER 200
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29,998
04 DODGE RAM 1500
18,998
11 DODGE CHARGER
17,998
09 JEEP WRANGLER
$
22,998
11 CHRYSLER 300C
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$ # CV11038A
19,998
11 DODGE DAKOTA
32,998
360-802-0200
23,998
$
08 DODGE RAM 3500
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09 CHRYSLER 300 TOURING
$ # CV11058
17,998
11 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
$ # CV11047
19,998
06 DODGE RAM 2500
$ # D12005A
26,998
12 DODGE RAM 2500 O n e onll y a t t h iss prii cee ! th
38,998
$
$ # C12033A
14,998
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# CV11071
$
$
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O n e onll y a t t h iss prii cee ! th
# CV11072
# CVJ12026A
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$
$
# CVC12013A
13,998
06 FORD MUSTANG
# J12157A
10 DODGE CALIBER O n e onll y a t t h iss prii cee ! th
$ # CV11048B
9,998
$ # C12023A
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# CVC11031
$
9,998
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$ DRAC171A ## CV11074
$ # C12014A
02 TOYOTA CAMRY
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O n e onll y a t t h iss prii cee ! th
O n e onll y a t t h iss prii cee ! th
# D12155A
# CV11069
07 FORD F-150
$
07 DODGE RAM 1500
$ # CV11065
O n e onll y a t t h iss prii cee ! th
26,995
$
# CVJ11183A
9,998
$ # J11174C
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O n e onll y a t t h iss prii cee ! th
10 DODGE CHALLENGER
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# CVD11070A
17,998
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$ # CV11079
15,998
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# CV11044
13,998
10 JEEP PATRIOT
$ # CVD12104A
10 DODGE CHARGER
O n e onll y a t t h iss prii cee ! th
$ # Cv11050A
05 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY O n e onll y a t t h iss prii cee ! th
O n e onll y a t t h iss prii cee ! th
O n e onll y a t t h iss prii cee ! th
O n e onll y a t t h iss prii cee ! th
$
9,998
09 FORD FOCUS
$ # 11075
O n e onll y a t t h iss prii cee ! th
# CV11059
$ # J12175C
07 SAAB 9-3 O n e onll y a t t h iss prii cee ! th
O n e onll y a t t h iss prii cee ! th
O n e onll y a t t h iss prii cee ! th
$ # D12087B
07 PONTIAC G6 O n e onll y a t t h iss prii cee ! th
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# CV11073
39,998
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