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Ravensdale Park plans move forward

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Building a park is no easy task, but the Ravensdale Park Foundation members are making steady progress through creative funding as well as partnerships with King County Parks and community groups.

It began in 2008 when representatives from various organizations such as Maple Valley Youth Soccer and Rock Creek Sports began discussing what they could do to bring more fields to the greater Maple Valley area. Since then, according to the foundation’s website, www.ravensdalepark. org, representatives from other parts of the community such as Maple Valley’s youth football and lacrosse organizations, baseball, fastpitch, as well as King County Parks have met regularly to develop a plan for what will happen at Ravensdale Park.

The plan is to upgrade existing

Someday there will be a brand new Covington Elementary School.

With final approval of the right of first offer agreement coming from the Kent School Board of Directors and the Covington City Council the groundwork has been laid for the next phase of the city’s downtown plan.

The City Council approved its end of an agreement Dec. 11, while the school board gave it the green light at its Jan. 9 meeting, which would allow district officials to go to Covington to give the city the right of first offer on the property where Covington Elementary currently sits — a chunk of land which city officials consider a critical piece of its long term downtown vision.

Covington City Manager Derek Matheson said the city approached the school district about

New school gives students hope for a second chance Kent School District’s iGrad program gives students options to finish high school

BY KATHERINE SMITH ksmith@covingtonreporter.com

Elhier Montiel is at school when no one else is — iGrad is closed between class sessions, but Montiel is there, determined to earn his diploma.

“He’s always here. He’s here now, he’ll be back tonight.

[ more SCHOOL page 5 ]

Every time he can breathe, he’s here,” said Carol Cleveland, work. According to Cleveland, students who come to iGrad iGrad principal. are typically significantly credit deficient, they may have Montiel, a former Kentwood student who is working tobeen expelled from another school, have special needs, wards earning a Kent School District diploma, said be English language learners or homeschool iGrad has helped him to get on track. students.

“It offers “I like it here,” Montiel said. “Being able to do “Things are exciting, rewarding and challenghope. It what I’m to supposed to on my time, helping myself ing all at the same time,” Cleveland said. gives these to be self motivated.” e program, which is a partnership between kids access theThKent iGrad, the newest school in the Kent School School District and Green River ComDistrict, offers hope and second chances to students. to things munity College, offers three different tracks. they never Located in a storefront in Kent not far from KentStudents can earn a Kent School District dreamed.” diploma, a Washington State Diploma or a GED. Meridian High, nothing about it says traditional Carol Cleveland After completing the program students can go school environment, which is often ideal for teens like Montiel. on to earn their associate’s degree or a variety of iGrad is a dropout re-engagement program and is other certificates. one of a kind in Washington state, Carol Cleveland said.

“It offers hope,” Cleveland said. “It gives these kids access The program is open to Washington state students age to things they never dreamed.”

16-21 who don’t have a high school diploma. iGrad works with students for whom a traditional school setting didn’t [ more DIPLOMA page 2 ]

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The Mariner Moose visited Crestwood Elementary on Jan. 9 along with current and former Seattle Mariners players and announcer Dave Sims as part of the Mariners Caravan. The team hosted an assembly for students where players discussed themes like teamwork and effort.

Crestwood was the first stop on the three-week tour. KATHERINE SMITH, The Reporter

[2] January 18, 2013 [ PARK from page 1] facilities next to the Gracie Hansen Community Center, which is about two miles east of Four Corners.

Planning has begun for the second phase of the fields, to install two new multipurpose fields, which will be a major project that is expected to cost between $5 million and $6 million, according information provided by Rob Nist, who is a member of the foundation’s board representing Rock Creek Sports.

Nist prepared a report on the progress of the project which he provided via email to the Reporter. In the report, Nist wrote that years ago it became clear there was not “a suitable baseball or soccer field operated by either King County or the city of Maple

XXX DPWJOHUPOSFQPSUFS DPN t XXX NBQMFWBMMFZSFQPSUFS DPN Valley.� “With over 3,500 kids in our community youth sports programs equally divided between the county and city residents, we recognize that this park alone will only meet a small amount of the overall needs,� the report stated. “With this in mind we have made every effort to accommodate some of every groups’ needs through multipurpose designs. In an effort to have a balanced park, we also set aside 30 percent of the park for open space and passive outdoor activities.�

It took more than a year of meetings to develop and adopt a master plan for Ravensdale Park in large part because it was designed with everyone in the community in mind. Due to the

[ DIPLOMA from page 1] The idea for iGrad began in November 2011 as a series of conversations between KSD and Green River administrators and officials, Cleveland said.

The district and college submitted a proposal to the Office of Superintendent of

amount of money needed to build all the elements included in the park’s master plan, it will be developed in phases over several years, according to Nist’s report.

RPF members are now looking at funding options for the second phase of the ball fields. Additionally, the foundation is looking at options for the first phase of the recreation area — a grassy area in the center of the park where all of the recreation programs for younger children take place.

This area needs improved safety and an upgrade to the quality of the grass.

Joan Burlingame, who helped found Friends of Rock Creek, serves as an advisor to the foundation’s board. She helped raise funds to buy the 10 acres for the community meadow

portion of the park in 2004.

In December, the first “The community said phase began on the comthey wanted to have more munity meadow, which areas for families and kids Burlingame has particular to go to recreate,� Burlinterest in. ingame said. “The ballfields “The vision for the meadand play area at Ravensdale ow is six or seven acres of Park really need to flat, open land be upgraded.� so people can go “The vision for The first phase fly a kite, play at Ravensdale Park the meadow is six pick up games of or seven acrs of converted two soccer (and so flat, open land so on),� Burlingame fields to synthetic people can go fly a said. “Eventually surfaces, which kite, play pick up we’ll raise money allows for greater games of soccer...� to put a jogging usage, according Joan Burlingame to information on trail around the the RPF weboutside of the site. The county meadow. We’ll provided funding also build two in addition to grant money national park style picnic RPF secured. When the shelters — a roof, no walls project was complete it — (and) you’ll access them came in 28 percent under off the big, wide jogging budget. Ravensdale Park trail so they will be wheel Foundation is a nonprofit chair accessible.� with 501c3 status.

The area was cleared in

Public Instruction for approval. Students were initially recruited via postcards mailed to teens who had dropped out of Kent schools.

Since opening last summer enrollment has grown rapidly.

As of Jan. 1, 463 students from around Washington were enrolled in iGrad and

more than 20 had already earned a diploma or GED. “Word of mouth is traveling faster than any list we can get,� Cleveland said.

Cleveland hopes that the program will continue to grow and will be able to expand in the future. “It’s time to get creative in the educa-

early December in order to put down topsoil and hydro-seed, Burlingame said, and she said volunteers will be needed in the future for work parties she will lead to trim up trees in order to make the meadow visible from Kent-Kangley Road. “We would love to have scouting groups and different community groups come help out with the work parties to ensure that it will be safe,� Burlingame said. “We want the parks to be welcoming and for people to feel safe.�

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tion system about meeting student needs,�

Cleveland said. “Here the door is open.�

Montiel expects to have earned his diploma within the next month and plans to pursue his associate’s degree at Green River. “I would welcome anybody here,�

Montiel said. “If you have the opportunity, come.�

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LOCAL AUTHOR PUBLISHES BOOK Author BJ Farish has released his new book “Shattering Your Barriers: Overcoming Obstacles to Achieve Ultimate Success.�

In his book, Farish guides readers through the challenges of setting and achieving big goals and encourages readers to take charge of their lives. BJ shares lessons learned through his experiences as a marathoner, triathlete, Boy Scout leader and business owner.

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There’s something about paper mâchĂŠ Cathi Christianson finds particularly satisfying. “It’s fun that you can get your newspaper and start shoving stuff around,â€?

Christianson said. “It’s just this wad of newspaper with a flour and water concoction and it can take shape in your hand.�

Christianson, a longtime Maple Valley resident, will showcase her paper mâchÊ skills Friday night when a 5 foot, 8 inch giraffe will be on display at the opening of her first solo art show at the Maple Valley Creative Arts Council’s home, The Leaf.

Ever since she was little, Christianson said, she has enjoyed art. As a grade schooler she would skip recess so she could work on art projects. Since then she earned a business degree in college and has experimented with a variety of styles. “I’ve tried lots of different mediums and that’s what you’ll see at my show,�

Christianson said. “I’ve got photography, paper mâchĂŠ, painting.â€?

While in college she took as many art classes as she could and since then has taken ceramics, pottery and photography classes at local community colleges. She has also taught art classes for children at Lake Wilderness Lodge for the past three years.

Her young students seem to really enjoy the classes she offers. “I’ve had kids take the class six or seven times, so we always try different materials and mediums,� she said. “They would get bored and I would get bored if we repeated the same thing all the time. In that whole time I’ve never seen anyone take a cell phone out. These kids are really in the moment, painting, doing stuff with their hands.�

Christianson has also been involved with the Arts Council since its beginnings more than a decade ago. The Leaf is home to regular artist rotations with

new exhibits brought in every two months or so, and Christianson decided to ask Christina Grachek, who serves as an ex-officio member of the council’s board, if she could have her own show. Grachek told her there was a spot open in January and Christianson happily took it.

There will be food at the reception, which starts at 7 p.m. and will feature dinner for $10 by EJ’s Custom Catering, along with music provided by bluegrass band Ryegrass and a masseuse who will provide chair massages. “I don’t want it to just be about my art,� Christianson said. “I want it to be fun, kind of a party atmosphere.�

As she considered what to display in her first solo show, Christianson said, she looked for pieces with a certain type of visual appeal. “Lots of color. I like color,� Christianson said. “So, anything with color was what stuck out to frame [ more ARTWORK page 5 ]

A paper mâchÊ zebra is an example of the type of art Cathi Christianson created for her first solo art show. KRIS HILL, The Reporter

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Missing the days of soothsayers

What I have missed at the opening of 2013 are those who predict the future calamities of the coming year – our postmodern soothsayers.

Maybe I don’t watch enough TV these days, but I haven’t seen any.

I remember when I was a kid and my Aunt Nell always read Jeane Dixon’s predictions in the paper. Aunt Nell was a devout Catholic and she was sure Dixon could see the future.

Aunt Nell wasn’t the only one.

Richard Nixon piped her into the White House, as did Nancy Reagan. I think that tells us something, but I am not sure I see it yet.

Dixon based her fame on predicting the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in “Parade Magazine.�

I remember my aunt had a book sitting on a coffee table with Jean Dixon on the front, looking all dreamy.

My understanding was the Bible told us to stop slicing birds open to see the future in their birdy intestines.

I guess as long as the soothsayer doesn’t cut little animals open it’s OK, or it was in the ‘60s.

I kind of miss the fortune-tellers who would go on the Mike Douglas show in the afternoon and tell us what would happen in the coming year. “I see fire‌ I see the earth trembling‌ I see Congress fighting.â€?

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How can you miss with that stuff ?

I would watch the fortune-teller and vow to remember what was said in the coming year.

That lasted until about 10 minutes after the show ended.

Apparently we have entered the post-postmodern stage and TV fortune-tellers are out.

Maybe today they all have blogs with pages that look like a black-light poster.

Understanding how bankruptcy works

BY BRIAN HANIS

Before diving into the world of bankruptcy, it is best to understand some basics about what it is.

There are four types of bankruptcy. The most common bankruptcies, the one your friend or neighbor may have filed, are chapter 7 and chapter 13. So, what are they?

Chapter 7, which is the most common filing, is a liquidation case. Basically, when you file, you list all of your assets and all of your debts. In other words, you turn everything over to the court. After liquidation you receive a discharge, which

is an order relieving you of any further liability on your debts, except those debts you are allowed to keep, for example a car payment because you want to keep the car.

Before thinking you lose everything in bankruptcy, you are granted exemptions to apply toward your property. The property that is not exempted is liquidated. For example, each debtor, under federal exemptions, is granted a $3,450.00 exemption for equity in a vehicle. A very important one is retirement accounts. If they are IRS recognized, (i.e. 401(k) or IRA’s) they can be 100-per-

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cent exempted. Before you wipe out your retirement to pay off debt, make sure that you are not ultimately going to file for bankruptcy relief. The purpose of these exemptions is to give you a fresh start by making sure you have some property when you come out of bankruptcy. Otherwise, you are simply going back into debt to by new property.

A chapter 13 case is a plan payment case. The same process for your property in a chapter 7 is used in a chapter 13. The difference is that you will make a plan payment for a period of time, typically five years. At the end of that period you are discharged and relieved of any unpaid listed debt, if you make all of the payments.

You may be asking why not just file chapter 7? The first thing to understand is that not everyone can

I still kind of miss a good fortune-teller or two popping up on CNN. The only predictions I can supply are I will whine a lot in the coming year and I don’t think the Mariners will get left-handed power. Without a legitimate left-handed power hitter it will be difficult to challenge the Angles and Rangers.

That’s it — and I didn’t even have to look at birdy inners.

qualify for chapter 7, while most can qualify for chapter 13. The Bankruptcy Code has established that those making above a certain gross income level must file chapter 13. This varies by location and depends on household size. If you make above that income level, you are considered to have expendable income that must be paid into a plan for a time period.

Now, some individuals have decided to voluntarily file for chapter 13. There are many reasons for doing this. For example, they filed a chapter 7 within a certain time period therefore they are not allowed to file again.

Another may be someone has fallen behind in house payments. So, they use the chapter 13 as a way to catch up the payments and save the home. In this economy, some have even used it as a means to remove liens

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on their property under certain conditions, known as a lien strip.

Bankruptcy is an important decision but one that may be considered if you have fallen behind on debt and see no end in sight.

Some fear bankruptcy as the end of their financial life. However, those making the right decisions after filing can rebuild their credit.

Some have even bought homes again within a few years after filing.

Whatever the reasons, it is always good to discuss with a professional to see how bankruptcy can pertain to your specific situation.

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It’s time to accept that all moms just know things I am the mother of the house, I know things.

I know if my husband has stopped to get a so-called snack on his way home from work because he isn’t very hungry when he hits the house.

I know when he’s not taking a lunch to work because I’m in charge of purchasing the food, and if the lunch meat is not disappearing at its usual rate, I know he’s not been packing lunches.

I know when my youngest daughter is irritated with me because she’ll just quit talking and get as still as a rock.

I know when my older daughter is trying to get out of doing something because she’ll flop face first with an exasperated groan onto my bed when I’m sitting in my room in the evening.

I know when my youngest is about to ask me for something because she’ll appear in front of me for no apparent reason and stand there until I ask her what she wants.

I know when my husband is pretending to be interested in what I’m doing because he’ll come into the bedroom in the evening while I’m watching TV, plant himself in front of the TV and become mesmerized over a commercial.

I know when any of my family members are not happy

about being on some family outing by their inflexible demeanor.

I know my husband does not like frozen yogurt because it has the word yogurt in it and if he has to go there with the rest of us, he’ll go next door to the coffee shop and get a muffin. If it just said “frozen treat,� he would be fine with it.

I know what’s in the freezer, what’s in the pantry, if the trash needs to go out, if we’re almost out of toilet paper.

I know where people set things down, where papers are and who should be where and at what time. I know these things and more, not to mention the plethora of numbers I have stuck in my head, from social security numbers to medical numbers.

I am not saying I am personally together all the time.

Just last week I drove to a girls’ night out party at a friend’s house and forgot my purse. I had a gift bag in my hand, so didn’t think to grab my purse also.

But still, I’m the mother of the house, I know things.

between,� Matheson said. “The Covington Elementary site is really important to our vision and knowing that the school district wants to replace that school with a new school closer to the students it serves, we wanted to make sure we were in the loop if, and when, the school district decides to sell the school property.�

It is important to note that this is a foundational step for both the city and the district, that many other pieces would need to fall into place before anything would happen at the site.

The school district would need to generate the funds necessary to build the new school at its new site, while the city would need to put

together a funding packment of the town center age to buy the Covington according to the vision Elementary property, or, set forth in the downtown Matheson said, find a plan.� private sector partner to do Chris Loftis, spokesman that. for the Kent School District, Those are things which wrote in an email interview still need to be decided. that in the event the city “The City Council has its and the district can’t come annual retreat at the to an agreement then end of the month,� the district will Matheson said.

COVINGTON be free to sell the “One of the things property to another ELEMENTARY interested party. that we’ll talk about are the next steps It is too soon to on the town center lay out a timeline for and whether we want to when a new school could be proactively seek a developer constructed and it depends that we can work with to on several factors. try to get them to purchase “The KSD’s time frame property and start doing to build a new Covingthe work. In reality we’ll ton Elementary School is probably end up playing a predicated on the district’s facilitation role, facilitating passage of a capital bond the private sector’s develop- referendum,� Loftis wrote.

“The date for a possible bond referendum has not be determined by the KSD Board of Directors.�

If voters do approve a construction bond measure at some point in the future, Loftis wrote, it would take “12 to 18 months to construct the new school and during the construction of the new school the sale of the school property would take place.�

In the meantime, Matheson said, Covington staff members are working on getting state funding for a study which would evaluate the costs of adding the infrastructure necessary to support development in the town center area of downtown as well as the potential economic impacts.

was what stuck out to frame for the show. So, it’s not just my photography, there will be my painted pieces.�

And of course, paper mâchÊ. She arrived at our interview at Starbucks in Four Corners with a paper mâchÊ zebra tucked under one arm then described the process of making him.

Particularly challenging was the mane, which required research on zebras including how the mane matches the stripe pattern on the animal’s body. “He’s made to show the kids I teach a little bit of what I do,� she said.

Paper mâchĂŠ is also a favorite medium for the youngsters in her art class. “The kids love working with the paper mâchĂŠ, but, sometimes they don’t have the patience,â€? Christianson said. “So, it’s probably a good thing for them to learn. I’ll ask them to do a thumbnail and it’s a guideline — it doesn’t have to look like that — then at the end I’m amazed at what they make.â€?

A favorite piece on display during the exhibition, which will be on display at The Leaf for six weeks, is an acrylic painting on canvas she calls “Owl.�

The public is invited to the opening reception Friday night as well as to check out the exhibit during its run. To

see when The Leaf is open, visit the Arts Council website at www.maplevalleyarts.org. Another option to see Christian’s work is to go to an Open Mic night on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month.

Beyond her first solo show, Christianson has plans to keep working.

There’s still a medium she hasn’t tried yet: encaustic painting. This involves working with hot wax instead of watercolor or acrylic paint, for example. “I want to grow, expand, go bigger,� she said. “I just want to do more art. I wouldn’t mind doing a guerilla art project where you do a big project and then you set it up and then it’s gone two days later.�

[ SCHOOL from page 1 ] two years ago to develop an agreement between the two entities. “The community has wanted a central gathering place almost since incorporation (in 1997),� Matheson said. “We adopted this downtown plan with a town center as its focus a few years ago.�

This town center portion of the plan, Matheson said, includes the southern portion of Southeast 272nd east of 168th Place Southeast and Wax Road. “We envision that the portion which will develop first is the Covington Elementary site, the Valley Medical Center site and the undeveloped land in

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Gretchen Leigh

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My daughter got in her car one morning last week to warm it up. I wiped the fog off her windows and she pulled out of the driveway.

I’ve been driving with her to school these past weeks so she can practice driving until she gets her license. As she pulled up to the stop sign on our street I asked her if she put her wallet with her driver’s permit back in her pocket.

She paused and said, “I put it in my purse,� which she does not take to school.

We didn’t have time to pull back into our driveway and let her run in and get her permit, so we switched places and I had to drive them all the way to school in her car.

As I pulled out onto the road she commented, “It’s funny you always ask me if I have my permit when I don’t have it.�

It’s because I know things.

I know her behaviors — she had her permit out at the computer the night before to register with the DOL After she registered she began playing computer games.

I saw the wallet sitting in front of her, and figured there was only a slim chance it actually made it back into her coat — because I know my daughter tends to forget anything else that may be going on in her life once she hits the computer and enters her virtual world.

Gretchen Leigh is a stay-at-home mom who lives in Covington. She is committed to writing about the humor amidst the chaos of a family.

You can also read more of her writing and her daily blog on her website livingwithgleigh.com.

Her column is available every week at maplevalleyreporter.com under the Lifestyles section.

And that town center, Matheson said, would have at its core a main street with a low speed limit and one street parking along with a public plaza which could be the venue for local events, cultural celebrations and so on, along with a civic center and private, mixed use multiple story buildings. “We’re trying to create this for the city and the school district property is a key part of it,� Matheson said.

Reach Assistant Editor Kris Hill at khill@maplevalleyreporter.com or 425432-1209 ext. 5054.

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Tips for renewal during the dark, wintry days Marianne Binetti will be at the Tacoma Home and Garden Show offering more tips and information for your gardening needs Marianne Binetti

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Marianne Binetti will speak everyday at the Tacoma Home and Garden Show at 2pm except for a 3pm time slot on Saturday. The show runs Jan 23 - 27 at the Tacoma Dome.

For more information go to www.otshows. com The third week of January is time to banish the mid winter blues with colorful thoughts of spring.

If dark days and cold weather has you winter-weary perk up your outlook with these tips for renewal:

1. GET YOURSELF TO A HOME AND GARDEN SHOW The Tacoma Home and Garden Show runs January 23 27 at the Tacoma Dome. This indoor show has hundreds of vendors but go to see and smell and touch the garden displays and you’ll reap the benefits of inhaling nature.

I’ll be speaking this week every day at 2pm — okay, an hour later at 3pm on Saturday— at this year’s Home and Garden Show home and to stimulate your spring fever I’ll be giving away samples of some cool new plants. “Taming Your Garden� is the topic for Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, and Thursday and Saturday I’ll be speaking on “Cool New Plants and some Old Favorites.�

2. GROW FRESH ROSEMARY, BASIL OR THYME IN YOUR KITCHEN WINDOW A windowsill herb garden improves your inner health in three different ways.

First, you reap the visual beauty of living plants that soften all the hard surfaces of a working kitchen. Second the smell and texture of these Mediterranean herbs relaxes the mind simply by evoking memories of well-seasoned meals.

Then there is the third benefit, that of actually consuming herbs from their fresh, most nutritious state. Snip the

tips of rosemary into stews and soups, layer basil leaves into sandwiches, salads and pesto sauces and trim your potted thyme plants and use these pruning crumbs to flavor eggs, bread and chicken.

Herbal renewal is just a potted plant and kitchen countertop away.

3. FORCE SOME FORSYTHIA It is nice to fool Mother Nature when you simply cut leafless branches of early spring blooming shrubs like forsythia now and place the cut stems into a tall vase of warm water.

In a few days the tight buds will plump up and then open to sprays of sunshine-colored blossoms.

You can also try forcing cherry, quince, magnolias and camellias to bloom indoors. Low humidity inside the house may hinder the early forcing of some flowering shrubs but any one can force forsythia.

Don’t have a forsythia shrub to trim? Double the inspiration value by offering to prune a neighbor’s plant and then share the cut branches when they burst into bloom.

4. BUY SOME SEEDS Celebrate the coming spring by displaying the seed packets in a basket or use clothes pins to clip them onto a length of twine in a location where this visual promise of spring will greet you each day. Even if you never get around to planting your seeds, the art work and planting instructions are enough to kick start a hibernating winter brain into waking up with energetic spring plans.

dant and other health benefits.

I am also sweet on “Raspberry Shortcake� a dwarf, thorn less, raspberry plant perfect for containers or small gardens. This compact new raspberry plant is also self-fertile so you only need one plant to yield big berries.

Winter is a good time to transplant or add berry plants to the garden. Local nurseries will also offer bare root strawberry plants, thorn less black berries, ever-bearing raspberries, fall raspberries and several new blueberry varieties including the popular “Pink Lemonade� blueberry grown by Briggs nursery in Olympia and now selling out at nurseries all over the United States.

Marianne Binetti has a degree in horticulture from Washington State University and writes a syndicated gardening column that runs in more than a dozen newspapers each week including the Courier-Herald publications in Enumclaw and Bonney Lake as well as the Covington-Maple Valley-Black Diamond Reporter.

She has written or co-written 10 gardening 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 website, www.binettigarden.com.

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Tolling on I-90 between I-5 and I-405 is needed to generate revenue to help complete the SR 520 program and to help alleviate congestion on I-90. Scoping is an opportunity to gather feedback that will shape the tolling study.

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GMVAC UPDATES The Area Council endorses the Fire Excess Levy that would address maintenance and operations issues and will be on the ballot April 23. A formal information package will be forthcoming from the Fire District.

The Area Council formally expressed its opposition to the proposed land transfer of property from the Tahoma School District to the Enumclaw School District at both the ESD and the TSD school board meetings on Jan. 8. The Area Council requested that TSD receive appropriate compensation for any proposed boundary line adjustment.

The 2013 Ballot and Citizens’ Survey was approved and will be mailed in February to all unincorporated area residences located within the Area Council’s coverage area. The survey includes questions on King County services, transportation, land use and permitting, as well as levies and taxes.

Area Council meetings are held the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the fire station located at 231st Street & state Route 169.

Visit greatermaplevalleyareacouncil.org for more information.

Kent School District is honoring school board members this month as a part of School Board Recognition Month as proposed by former Governor Christine Gregoire. “We have a wonderful group of board members and they selflessly give their time to serve our students and community every day,� said Dr. Edward Lee Vargas, superintendent.

The KSD Board of Directors will be recognized at the Jan. 23 meeting. Community, staff, students and parents are invited to attend the reception beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the lobby area of building A on the administration campus, located at 12033 S.E. 256th St. The Kent-Meridian Symphonics Orchestra will be playing during the reception to honor the board.

The board meeting will begin at 7 p.m. with recognition of the board by several schools.

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Seattle Weekly was founded in 1976 by Darrell Oldham and David Brewster.

Founded in 1987, Sound Publishing publications reach more than 500,000 homes weekly with over 700,000 monthly digital readers.

Sound Publishing’s culture of delivering unique and relevant content to both print and digital readers.� “The addition of the Seattle Weekly to Sound’s print and digital portfolio is very exciting,� said Josh O’Connor, VP of East Sound Newspaper Operations. “The Weekly opens up many possibilities for readers, advertisers and the communities that we serve. We appreciate the editorial focus on local news, culture and the arts.

This publication has been a leader in shaping Seattle for many decades and we look

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The Weekly, a freely distributed newspaper in Seattle and nearby cities, was purchased from Village Voice Media Holdings.

Seattle Weekly reaches over 200,000 unique print and digital readers every

Sound publishes 36 daily, weekly and monthly community newspapers and magazines in addition to the Little Nickel Classifieds in Western Washington and northern Oregon.

Sound also operates a state of the art print facility in Everett, WA. The Covington-Maple Valley-Black Diamond Reporter is among Sound’s publications. “We think highly of the Seattle Weekly and its faithful readership,� said Gloria Fletcher, President of Sound Publishing. “The Weekly fits quite well into

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One of my favorite things to do as a librarian is recommend books. I enjoyed it when Evelyn, a former volunteer, would frequently ask me for recommendations. Her tastes differ from mine so it was always a challenge.

I prefer gritty, dark fiction and she likes gentle reads, often about British women vacationing on the coast of somewhere warm, or mysteries without

violence. I had been able to find her quaint novels before and I made a few new recommendations based on books I had heard about.

One day I made a recommendation for a title that contained a slightly tasteless scene that put her off and she started asking others for recommendations. I was crushed. I should have used Novelist.

Novelist is a database subscribed to by the King County Library System.

When you visit the database page, www.kcls.org/databases, you will find Novelist under the alphabetical list, or under the subject heading marked reading. Once you log on with your card number and PIN, you can start searching for a new book.

There are multiple ways to use the database. You can search for authors and titles, or browse by genre and subgenre or find a new series. It’s easy to look up a

Community News and Notes KING COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT 44 UPDATES Engine 98 was traveling eastbound on Kent-Kangley Road at approximately 7:42 p.m. on Jan. 3 when the engine hit an icy spot and drifted toward the shoulder hitting gravel and possibly a rock, causing the engine to spin 180 degrees. The engine came to rest on its side in a ditch.

The driver of the engine had minor injuries and was treated at a local hospital, no other injuries were reported.

The King County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene and closed the road due to the icy conditions.

The road reopened after it had been sanded and the engine had been towed away.

The engine is believed to have more damage than was originally expected and is undergoing an inspection to check for damages.

Engine 99, usually at Station 99, has

been temporarily relocated to Black Diamond.

An engine from KCFD 47 also went into a ditch but was able to be towed without any damage to the engine.

Department News: All burn permits from KCFD 44 expired on December 31st. You will need to renew your burn permit for 2013 before you burn. For more information about burn permits please call our 24 Hour Burn Ban Line at 253-735-0286 and visit http://kcfd44.org/permit.htm.

The department is accepting Volunteer Firefighter Applications for the Spring Academy until Jan. 25. Please visit our web page for more information at kcfd44.org

UPCOMING MAPLE VALLEY CREATIVE ARTS COUNCIL EVENTS Open Mic Night The next Open Mic will be held on

title you’ve enjoyed to find a read-alike list based off the book and author. There are special sections for award winners within genres or across fiction. Advanced searches allow you to pinpoint the audience of a book such as adult, young adult or children’s, publication date, and lexile level.

Once you have selected a title, you can read professional reviews on the book, Good Reads ratings and find book group discus-

Thursday, Jan. 24 at the Maple Valley Creative Art Center. Check-in at 6:30 p.m., performances begin at 7 p.m.

EJ’s Catering will be on hand with a tasty buffet menu.

Third Word Wednesday If you have a story to share, written or from memory, fiction or non-fiction, come tell it on the third Wednesday of every month!

Due to scheduling conflicts the first night will be held on the third Tuesday, however every night after this will be held on Wednesday.

Each storyteller will have between 5 and 10 minutes depending on participation.

Coffee and cookies will be provided.

If you have a book to promote, please bring it with you.

A free raffle to take place celebrating this new night of performance art.

Creative Collaboration Critique Group Beginning Feb. 13 MVCAC will host a critique group for artists in the area.

It will be a great opportunity to connect with other artists from around

sion guides. Book records include genre, tone and pace of the story, so you will know if it is upbeat and happy or if the writing style is witty or lyrical. There is also a link to take you directly to the item in the KCLS catalog so you can start placing your holds.

Create a personal login to save titles you have read, create a list of things you’d like to read or email finds to your book group members.

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the area. We’ll meet at the MVCAC building on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.

This group is unique in that we are inviting all different types of artists to come together; painting/drawing, writing, photography, fiber arts, sculpture, etc.

Please feel free to invite other artist you think would be interested.

You’ll be asked to bring in any work that you feel represents where you are as an artist.

If you don’t have anything at the moment, it’s a chance to get inspired.

YOUTH SYMPHONY TO HOST BALL Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra is hosting the 5th Annual Ball on Friday, Feb. 8 at 6:30 p.m. at Lake Wilderness Lodge.

The event includes live dance music performed by the youth symphony, live swing dance performance and lessons from Pacific Ballroom Dance, dinner catered by EJ’s Custom Catering, silent auction, live auction,

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Under the category of mysteries, I looked over subheadings of It’s Getting Very Noir in Here, Crafty Crimes and finally settled on Getting Cozy. That list of cozy mysteries is the perfect fit for Evelyn’s search.

What’s your next read?

Darcy Brixey is the teen services librarian at the Bellevue Library. She loves to read, but that’s an expectation of the job.

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The Ball is MVYSO’s biggest fundraiser according to Elisa Lewis, executive director of the symphony. “This helps us keep tuition low and our qualityhigh,� Lewis said.

The youth symphony offers music programs available for students from kindergarten through 18 years of age and has never turned a willing and able student away based on inability to pay tuition.

Tickets are $45 for adults and $35 for students under 18. For tickets or more information visit www.mvyso.org or call (425)-358-1640.

BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL EVENT Kent School District’s annual Beyond High School event is set for 6:30 p.m.

Feb. 6 at Kentlake High, 21401 SE Falcon Way, Kent 98042.

The evening’s focus is to provide information about post-secondary options.

For more information call Kentlake Student Services at 253-373-4910.

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Community News and Notes BLACK DIAMOND COMMUNITY CENTER EVENTS Jan. 25, Meatballs Family Fundraiser cost is $12 for adults, $6 for children 12 and under.

10:30 a.m., Jan. 31, Lunch with Stan’s Band, Diamonds in the Rough, cost is $3.

6:30 p.m., Feb. 8, The Sons of Italy dinner meeting, cost is $5.

12 p.m., Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day Luncheon for seniors.

9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 21, foot care appointments available with Karen Poppleton, cost is $25.

ONGOING ACTIVITIES 7:30 a.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, BD Walk & Talk 9:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, play pool with Mr. Wim. 11 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, senior congregate meals, suggested donation is $3.

12:45 p.m., Tuesdays, pinochle with Ron & Alice.

11:30 a.m., Thursdays, blood pressure checks 1 p.m., Thursdays, BINGO with Mr. Dale.

9 a.m., Fridays, Taking Pounds Off Sensibly.

MISCELLANEOUS Free pet food is available once a month for low income seniors from the Humane Society. Come by the community center to fill

out an application.

Need Transportation for appointments? Call Volunteer Transportation at 206448-5740 or King County Metro Access Service at 1-800-770-1999.

Meals on Wheels are available for homebound seniors. Meals are provided

by Senior Services for only $3. Cases of Ensure are also available for a discount rate of $25.

The Enumclaw Lions Club is collecting gently used eyeglasses for people in developing countries.

Glasses can be dropped off in the donation box at the BDCC. For questions, reservations, or appointments call Cheryl or Leslie at 360-8861011.

MAGENDANZ SWORN IN Rep. Chad Magendanz was officially sworn in as state representative, position 2, for the 5th Legislative District on January 14.

Magendanz was selected as the assistant ranking member on the House Education Committee. He will also serve as a member of the Higher Education committee and the Technology and Economic Development committee. “It is an honor to be trusted to represent the people of the 5th Legislative District. Having been involved in education reforms

for several years, I am looking forward to continuing the education reform and funding discussion in my exciting new role,� said Magendanz. “I will remain focused on how we prepare our students for the careers our state’s employers have to offer,� said Magendanz. “I will also be a strong advocate for smaller, leaner government that focuses on the priorities of government, creating less bureaucracy in the lives of private individuals. While working to ensure equal opportunity, we must remain free to choose our own paths, accept our own risks, and benefit from the rewards of our efforts. This is the American Dream.�

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Weight issues not as serious as study suggests Obesity may have multiple negative health effects, but higher mortality rates are not among them, according to a study that was recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Researchers found that people with weight problems don’t necessarily have shorter life expectancies than their normalweight contemporaries. In fact, a few extra pounds could even lower the risk of an untimely death.

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being overweight does not seem to stand out as a particularly significant factor. But that doesn’t mean the obesity crisis should no longer be treated as such.

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It would be a mistake to conclude from this one study that Americans can keep overeating, said Dr. Thomas Frieden, director of the CDC department that conducted the research. “I don’t think anyone would disagree with the basic fact that being more physically active and eating a healthier diet is very important for your health,�

Frieden said in an interview with the Wall Street Journal.

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ALL STATE GIRLS SOCCER TEAM SELECTIONS Girls soccer players from Tahoma and Kent schools were voted to the WSSCA 4A All-State Team as announced by the soccer coaches association Monday night.

Senior midfielder Brie Hooks of Tahoma was the MVP of the state team. Selections were made based on a vote of members of the Washington State Soccer Coaches Association as well as high school coaches from across Washington state.

Also from Tahoma were forwards Mackenzie Henke and Kaysha Darcy, both first team selections along with Hooks at midfield, while defender Haley Warren earned second team honors and forward Tori Tappero earned honorable mention recognition.

Megan Charlton, goal keeper for Kentwood, was the only keeper named to the first team.

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very detail counts for Kentwood High’s cheerleaders.

The team is preparing for the Jan. 26 Cheerleading State Championships at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmunson Pavilion on the University of Washington campus, and the Conquerors have their eyes on taking home gold.

Kentwood, which fields both tumbling and nontumbling cheer squads, qualified both for the state meet earlier this year at a competition where they scored 241 and 264 points, respectively — it only takes 175 to qualify.

Watching the team in the gym, where they practice tumbling passes and stunts over and over again, it is clear that this is a team out to win. Every move must be sharp, every transition perfect — if not they do it again. Every bobble or missed count will cost the team precious points at the state competition.

At State the teams will be judged on their effectiveness as crowd leaders and

tumbling, jumps and motions as well as execution.

One stunt that the tumbling squad has worked to perfect as the competition approaches is called a double up. “It’s an advanced move,� said head coach Kim Kawachi. “We’re the only high school, that I know of, doing it.�

The team practices between nine and 12 hours each week, Kawachi said.

They lead cheering at football and basketball games and volunteer at other sports’ competitions.

Community service is also a big part of the team’s culture. Last fall the team organized and hosted a carnival at Covington Elementary where every student was given a backpack and school supplies. “They’re amazing students and good leaders,�

Kawachi said. “They’ll go above and beyond for each other and the community.�

The team hopes to advance to the national competition later this year in Orlando, Fla. The team has placed as high as second at [ more CONQUER page 13 ]

Madison Robinson, a member of Kentwood’s Silver co-ed tumbling cheer squad practices a stunt during team practice on Jan. 10. The team is preparing for State on Jan. 26.. KATHERINE SMITH, The Reporter

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Rex Norris made the most of a rare opportunity when he coached eight high school football players who have committed to top tier college programs such as Louisiana State University and Stanford Jan. 4 in the Semper Fidelis All American Bowl.

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[ CONQUER from page 1] nationals and has finished in the top 10 the last 6 years. A year ago the Conks cheer squads did well at the state competition, too.

Kentwood Silver won the 4A co-ed title, edging out Stadium by four points with 249. Kentwood Black took second in the non-tumbling 4A category, with 218 points to Bothell’s firstplace showing of 234.

Co-captains Riana Slyter and Brooke Chase agree that competing and serving their community is what they love most about cheerleading.

For Chase one of the most memorable events the team participated in this

year was the Rock n’ Roll marathon. “We were up at 4 a.m. and cheered on the runners,� Chase said. “We could see how appreciative they (the runners) were.�

Another event the Kentwood cheerleaders organized in the fall was Conks for a Cure, which culminated in the pink out game against Kent-Meridian to help raise money for breast cancer charities.

Through a number of means such as sales of pink merchandise and donation collections, the team raised $3,500. “There’s a sense of being a part of something greater,�

Slyter said. “It’s such a great team.�

ers in an East-West gridiron contest at the Home Depot practice together before the game. A third-party company Center in Carson, Calif. Norris, who has been the head used scouts to select each player who participated based coach for Kentwood High’s football team for nine on both athletic ability and academic excellence. seasons, served as the defensive line coach for the The game is an opportunity for players, coaches West team. and Marines to meet, practice and work together “It was a great experience,� Norris wrote in an to develop skills that are important both on and email interview. “The West — my team — lost with off the field, according to the event’s website, www. five seconds left in the game. Unfortunate but unsemperfidelisfootball.com. derstandable. The East had a kickoff return for a TD Norris, a Texas native, has coached football at during the game and really, just one drive the entire Kentwood for 17 years. Prior to taking over as Rex Norris game. It was a good night.� head coach, he was the defensive coordinator for During the game the defensive line Norris the Conquerors. He earned his bachelor’s degree coached tallied six sacks and pressured the West quarterat Arizona State University where he also worked for the backs eight times along with two tackles for a loss. football program.

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All performances will be broadcast live on the WIAA Network courtesy of the WIAA and PlayON! Sports. Tickets for the events are $9 for adults and $7 for students with a valid ASB card and senior citizens.

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Nathan Robert Smith, age 29, a beloved husband and son passed away on January 6, 2013. Mr. Smith, a Kirkland resident, grew up in Covington, Washington. He attended Kentlake High School, received a BS in electrical engineering from Purdue University and an MBA from University of Washington Bothell.

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LATE NIGHT CATECHISM SET FOR SATURDAY AT KENTWOOD PAC Sister Rolls the Dice, the latest of the sinfully funny Late Nite Catechism series comes to Kent’s Spotlight Series at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Kentwood Performing Arts Center, 25800 164th Ave. S.E., in Covington.

Part catechism class, part stand-up routine, Late Nite Catechism is a serious of comedic, interactive onewoman shows. This time Sister is organizing a Las Vegas night. Her extensive gambling experience (running church bingo for 25 years) makes her perfectly qualified to lead this fundraiser for a new roof for the convent.

Sister will tackle topics ranging from magicians and show girls to live animal acts and the dangers of drive-through marriage chapels.

Don’t forget: “What happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas,� but God sees everything.

Tickets are $28 for adults, $26 for senior citizens ages 55 and older and $20 for youth ages 25 and younger.

Tickets are available at www.kentarts.com, by calling 253-856-5051

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The City of Covington solicits interest from consulting firms with expertise in civil and transportation engineering for on-call services.

The City of Covington encourages disadvantaged, minority and women-owned consulting firms to respond.

The City of Covington, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all respondents that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 23 will be afforded full opportunity to submit a proposal in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award.

Submittals must be received by 5 PM on Friday, February 8, 2013.

For more information and submittal requirements, contact: Don Vondran, PE, Senior City Engineer, dvondran@covingtonwa.gov Published in the Covington/Maple Valley/Black Diamond Reporter on January 18, 2013. #729392.

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Tobacco retailers throughout King County were caught selling tobacco to underage teens 92 times from Jan. 1 through Dec. 5, for an illegal sales rate of over 8 percent.

A pair of Maple Valley businesses, Cigar Land and Tobacco Depot No. 4, were among those caught in the sting.

This reflects a drop from the 12 percent rate in 2011, but elevated from the 6 percent average from 2006-2010. Statewide, tobacco sales to minors are at a ten-year high at 16 percent.

A listing by city of all 92 retailers who sold tobacco to minors is posted at www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/tobacco/~/media/ health/publichealth/documents/ tobacco/TobaccoSales2012.ashx.

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The specific projects have not all been identified that may be part of these on-call services, however, the following projects have funding that the City is seeking support: 1. Citywide Safety Project – Federally Funded 2. 156th Ave SE Rehabilitation – Federally Funded 3. SE Wax Road and SE 240th Street Overlay – TIB Funded 4. Stormwater Design Project – Local Funds 5. Stormwater Rate Fee Analysis – Local Funds

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She was born February 2,1907 in Black Diamond. She was a spirited and strong woman whom lived life to the fullest. She loved dancing and having fun at the casino.

She worked at the Black Diamond Bakery as a young woman later at Weyerhaeuser Company sorting timber, and retired head cook at Rainier State School. Ruby was preceded in death by husband Steve Androsko and Lee Keeney. She is survived by son Joe Androsko of Black Diamond, daughter Sally Androsko and stepdaughters Vicki Harp of Enumclaw, Dorothy Copper of Mesa, AZ and stepson Edward Sellers of Auburn. Grandchildren Joe Androsko Jr, Gail Van Hoof of Enumclaw, Mike Androsko, Gina Androsko of Black Diamond, Jennifer Whitmore of Buckley, Cindy Proctor Harp, Jeff Harp, Bill Harp and Travis Harp of Enumclaw and numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

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COVINGTON EMPLOYEES HONORED WITH AWARDS Covington recently handed out its first ever City Pride Awards to six employees.

Senior Planner Salina Lyons was named Consistently High Performer for her project management skills and leadership roles

Tree Lighting Celebration to save time and decrease costs.

The Biggest Savings to City Resources award was presented to maintenance worker John Gaudette for his knowledge and expertise in fleet management. His hard work has led to savings in excess of $15,000 per year since the start of his employment.

Victoria Throm, personnel and human services analyst, was named Most Involved in Local and Regional Issues for her dedication to the development of the Purple Light Nights program.

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Mark Hargrove, representative of the 47th District, was sworn in Jan. 14 to serve his second, two-year term in the Legislature.

He will continue his duty as assistant ranking Republican on the House Transportation Committee and will take a place on the House Education and Higher Education committees. “It’s truly an honor to serve the

people of the 47th District again as their state representative,� said Hargrove. “I made some headway on education reforms during my first term in office and look forward to finding more ways to better serve our students in the education system.�

Hargrove added that transportation issues will also be at the forefront of the session. “As the assistant ranking member on transportation issues,

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Women Encouraging Hope Guild hosts its fourth annual Mardi Gras Celebration Fundraiser on Feb. 8 at Meridian Valley Country Club, 24830 136th Ave. SE, from 7- 11 p.m.

The celebration includes hors d’oeuvres and dessert, a no-host bar, cocktail hour music by the Kentlake Jazz Band, a short program highlighting the group’s activities, followed a DJ to fill the dance floor.

Tickets are $75 per person. A portion

of each ticket directly benefits the day-to-day operations of Rita’s and Katherine’s Houses, and the general fund of the Women Encouraging Hope Guild. “The event has been successfully growing each year, drawing more and more community support, and the fun evening gets rave reviews,� said guild president Tracy Wilson.

The guild offers financial and in-kind support for the residents of Rita’s and Katherine’s Houses, transitional houses for single women in recovery.

The houses are programs of Catholic Community Services that offer, structured, family style residences designed to assist women in returning

to independent living as productive members of the community.

Community members are invited to attend the Mardi Gras event. “The success of the event allows us to provide much needed support that often isn’t included in traditional support services, as well as contribute directly to the operating budget of the house,� Wilson said.

Tickets must be purchased in advance, and information and RSVP card can be found on Facebook.com/WEHGuild.

Facebook membership is not required to access the information.

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