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City rejects proposals to allow more casinos, cut gambling tax

Sentencing still out for Kent man in attempted murder case

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A Kent man could find out next month how long of a sentence he receives on three counts of first-degree attempted murder for stabbing three women in 2011 in Des Moines.

Jojo D. Ejonga, 22, had his sentencing continued to April 19, according to the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. Ejonga had been scheduled to be sentenced March 29 at the Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent.

A jury convicted Ejonga in January for the May 2011 knife attack on three unarmed women, one of whom was 7-months pregnant. Ejonga remains in custody at the county jail at the RJC. With the deadly weapon enhancements, Ejonga will face a sentence range of 51 to 66 years in prison, according to prosecutors. The jury also found by special verdict a basis for a potential exceptional sentence since one victim was pregnant at the time of the attack. [ more EJONGA page 4 ]

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The Kent City Council decided to fold Tuesday night on a proposal to cut the Great American Casino’s gambling tax rate. The council also shut the door on the idea to open up the town to more than one casino.

The council’s Operations Committee voted 2-1 last month to cut the city’s gambling tax on gross revenues of casino card rooms from 11 percent to 7 percent in

order to help Great American reduce its losses of more than $1 million over the last two years at its Panther Lake facility.

But Council President Dennis Higgins pulled the tax-cut ordinance from Tuesday’s agenda because so many councilmembers were against the reduction.

“In one-on-one conversations you have as council president you find out whether you’re spinning [ more CASINOS page 4 ]

Officials declare KW safe after search finds no hazardous devices

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Local law enforcement officials declared that Kentwood High School in Covington was safe after a thorough search of the campus following an emailed

The Mariners’ Chase Morraitis carries his bat down to first base after connecting for a hit in a machine pitched division game last Saturday at Ryan Brunner Park.

Kent Little League officially threw out the first pitch to the baseball season under sun-graced skies. More photos, page 15. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

threat to school officials.

The search revealed no hazardous devices or weapons on the campus, according to a Kent School District media release.

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Sweet and soft-spoken Shanna McCarron will never forget that moment during her rookie season when her 1-year-old son saw a football on TV and turned to look at her.

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“He said, ‘Football, mama football,’” McCarron said with a big smile. “My son will never know that football is a male sport.”

Not when his mom is a former running back and free safety for the Kent-based Seattle Majestics, a women’s tackle football team.

But with a career cut short due to injury, McCarron’s role on the team was limited, until she and her husband Scott, an assistant coach for the Majestics, were approached with a grand offer.

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Kent residents now have the option of calling a nonemergency phone number for police, fire, and medical services and questions of a lesser urgency.

Residents can dial 253-8522121, a non-emergency phone number 24 hours a day. A call receiver will always be available to provide nonemergency assistance or information.

By using the non-emergency number, the public is ensuring that 911 will be readily available for actual emergencies, according to an email from Kent Police Assistant Chief Pat Lowery.

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Volunteers from the Machinists Volunteer Program performed 10,529.5 hours of community service around Puget Sound in 2012, Machinists Union District Lodge 751 announced.

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MVPs also spearheaded an effort that collected 552 jars of peanut butter – part of nearly 2 tons of peanut butter collected by the Pierce County Central Labor Council in 2012 to benefit food banks countywide.

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at 10:15 a.m. March 29 as a safety precaution at the school, 25800 164th Ave. S.E. All afternoon and evening activities were cancelled. Classes resumed on Monday.

King County Sheriff spokeswoman Sgt. Cindi West said in an email that the threats spoke of a “hostage take-over (sic) and blood bath.� “Early information is that the email was sent from a former student that hacked into another former student’s account and sent the email,�

West said. “We are working with Kent PD to locate the suspect.�

The school search involved the King County Sheriff ’s Office, Kent Police Department, Covington Police, Seattle Police, Sea-Tac Transit Authority, KSD Safety Services Officers and K-9 units.

The investigation is ongoing. “The Kentwood family appreciates the quick, professional, and coordinated response of the King County Sheriff ’s Office, Kent Police Department, and the Kent School District Safety Services Officers,� said Kentwood Principal Doug Hostetter in a prepared statement. “They made sure the students and staff were quickly evacuated and safe before conducting an extensive search.

I also want to thank the other KSD departments, including transportation, for responding to this situation so quickly and helping us evacuate approximately 2,000 students and staff.�

Kentwood went into a modified lockdown and students and staff members were then released. Families of the students were notified by phone and email. Transportation was mobilized to take bus riders home. Walkers went home on their normal routes and pick-up students met their families in the senior student parking lot. “The safety of our students and staff is our top priority,� Superintendent Edward Lee Vargas said. “When you think about it, we only have students for six hours a day, 180 days a year and every minute of academic instruction counts. This was not only a theft of resources, but a theft of valuable instructional time for our students.�

The King County Sheriff ’s Office and Kent Police are conducting an investigation into the cause of the threat and the Kent School District is fully cooperating in that investigation. “We had a threat come by email this morning, shared the threat with the King County Sheriff and Kent Police Department,� Chris Loftis, spokesman for the school district said in a phone interview with the Covington Reporter. “We felt it warranted being cautious.�

Kentwood is in the city of Covington, which contracts with the King County Sheriff ’s Office for police services.

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Great American operators had asked the city for the cut, partly because Auburn has reduced its gambling tax to 4 percent over the last couple of years while Des Moines has only a 1 percent tax in efforts to attract casinos. “It certainly sounds like there’s more discussion needed before they want to bring that to a vote,� said David Fretz, Great American president. “We’re hoping that we can have some discussion with some of the councilmembers to show them what we are all about and maybe they’ll vote our way.�

Higgins said it’s doubtful that the gambling tax cut will come up again anytime soon. “It’s really hard to say,�

Higgins said. “It doesn’t look likely.�

Prior to the regular council meeting, councilmembers met in a workshop to discuss a proposal to remove the city’s ban on casinos in an effort to bring in more casinos and therefore more city tax revenue.

Great American operates under a grandfather clause adopted by the council as part of the 2010 Panther Lake annexation to the city, which included the casino.

No other casinos are in Kent. Great American also is interested in possibly moving to another site in

Kent, but cannot do so unless the city removes its ban.

Councilman Les Thomas originally brought up the idea to allow a couple of more casinos in the city as a way to raise more tax revenue. Great American paid $335,000 in gambling taxes last year to the city. “Tukwila’s footprint they already established is an excellent one,� Thomas said at the workshop. “Two or three casinos is not a Las Vegas. That doesn’t affect our family image. We have the state lottery and we have one casino. To allow or two or three is not a big deal. We’ll still be known for parks and schools.�

No more casinos But a council majority made it clear they oppose opening up the town to more casinos or allowing Great American to move simply to improve revenues. “I say do nothing,� Councilwoman Elizabeth Albertson said. “I don’t think it will serve the people well.

All of the emails I’ve got have been anti-expansion of casino gambling. We are known for our parks, our sports programs and our commitment to youth.

We are not known for gambling. That is Tukwila.

No offense to my friends in Tukwila but we all kind of have our niche. I don’t think this is worth the gamble, so to speak.�

Councilwoman Deborah Ranniger said the council shouldn’t get involved with private business decisions about whether to stay open and that casinos aren’t part

[ EJONGA from page 1] Ejonga had been friends with one of the women and her brother. Ejonga was kicked out of their Des Moines home for stealing money from the woman’s mother.

Ejonga, claiming he would pay back money he owed for the theft and for damaging her car, met with the woman and two of her friends, but then, without warning, attacked them, according to charging papers.

The assault was so severe that two

of the women were hospitalized in critical condition. When one of the women attempted to flee, Ejonga chased after her, and despite her pregnant condition, inflicted more stab wounds to her body. She underwent an emergency C-section and the baby survived.

A woman in her 50s, her daughter in her 20s and a family friend in her 20s were attacked at about 11 p.m.

May 8, 2011 in the 23000 block of 30th Avenue South, according to Des Moines Police.

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of the council’s vision for the city. “Starbucks inside Top Foods (on the East Hill) closed because business declined,� Councilwoman Deborah Ranniger said. “They made a business decision to close. That’s not a city council policy issue.

A lot of businesses make a decision to move locations or close. And it doesn’t fit the vision we described and embraced. It doesn’t align opening casinos across the city and I’m not seeing a rallying cry to do that.�

Great American general manager Shannon Younker said during an interview after the workshop she wished the council had kept the conversation going about whether to remove the ban. “I’ve been in business here for almost 10 years, we count, too,� Younker said. “To ask why are we still talking about this, we have a right to come and ask our city for some help instead of always feeling like we are the black sheep of the city.�

With just 5,400 square feet, Great American officials say they need a larger facility. “Our challenge is that the location we are in is so small,� Fretz said. “I struggle with what do we do. We are not profitable where we are.

Some of it is the economy but some of is the size of our building. Our restaurant is 20 seats maybe.�

Great American also has casinos in Tukwila, Lakewood and Everett. “Lakewood is struggling a little bit, Everett and Tukwila are doing OK,� Fretz said. “As a business we’re

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doing OK. Our challenge in Kent is we are not profitable. I have to make some decisions about whether we can continue to lose money in a jurisdiction that we like to operate in and has potential in the future but isn’t making money. Do I move to a different jurisdiction?�

When asked whether he might move to Des Moines with its 1 percent gambling tax, Fretz said, “I’m going to plead the 5th.�

Thomas said he understands if Great America moves out of town. “If I was Great American I’d tell Kent where to go and go to Des Moines or to Renton,� Thomas said. “They are going to have to make a decision soon whether to stay in Kent with their 105 employees.�

Younker wished the council showed more support. Most councilmembers said they had no problem with Great American, they just don’t want more casinos. “We’re a good community neighbor as long as nobody talks about us,� Younker said. “In the future of Kent, let’s have another thrift store on another corner. How many of those do we have and yet we’re worried about this casino.�

Younker said the council certainly pulled the welcome mat. “We have a 20-year plan so I’d like to be in a city that we are welcome in,�

Younker said. “Some have tried to work with us but not everybody’s on board.�

Police arrested Ejonga on May 9, 2011 on South 240th Street near Pacific Highway South. He was taken into custody without incident.

Ejonga declined to talk to detectives or officers about the incident. Officers noticed that Ejonga had a cut on his right hand and minor cuts to his face.

Officers also observed blood on his shoes and socks, according to court documents. Officers found a cellphone and checkbook that belonged to one of the women in Ejonga's possession.

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● Q U O T E O F N O T E : “When you think about it, we only have students for six hours a day, 180 days a year and every minute of academic instruction counts. This was

not only a theft of resources, but a theft of valuable instructional time for our students.” – Superintendent Edward Lee Vargas, on a threat and lockdown at Kentwood.

Students need to know reality that awaits them

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Question of the week:

Not to state the obvious, but there is no single educational path that is right for everyone.

For some students, it will be attending a college or university, earning a bachelor’s degree and perhaps going on to a master’s, even a doctorate. For others, it might be community college or an apprenticeship. The options are as numerous and varied as the career paths they lead to.

There is a lot of talk in our local school systems about change and helping students to be successful once they graduate from high school.

The first question, I believe, that must be asked is how does one define success? By educational debt? By current income? By long-term earning potential? By life experiences and personal growth? By one of these things? By all of them?

I believe these are all things students should keep in mind when they are considering their end goal and the best way to get there.

The bachelor’s degree has been getting a bad rap lately in America. The recession and ensuing new reality that many 20-somethings are unemployed or underemployed has drawn criticism of the wisdom of teaching all students to aspire to college.

Now we’re seeing school systems shift to how to get students into the workforce and living wage jobs as quickly as possible. Our local systems are no exception.

Our local schools have visions of partnering with local community colleges and tech schools. Tahoma, for example, hopes to build a new high school around the idea of having different vocational tracks. Kentlake has plans to start a pre-nursing certification program in the fall.

I believe these programs will have good things to offer students and our communities at large. However, I also think that caution is in order lest we end up with the exact same problem, just in reverse.

Ultimately it comes down to this: students need to know the reality that awaits them when they choose a path.

Want to attend a university? That’s great.

A university education often means that a student will acquire educational debt to pay for it. What kind of salary can they expect and how long should they plan to be paying off those loans? Want to be a psychologist or social worker? You’ll need a master’s. What are the long term outlooks for those fields?

On the other hand college isn’t for everyone, not every career requires a four-year degree. Technical schools and community colleges can be great options as well. Yes, they will prepare you for a job in a short [ more SMITH page 6 ]

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Problem with door-to-door religion vendors The United States has a national “do not call” site where people can register their address and phone number so that they do not have to be harassed by intrusive callers wishing us to buy whatever they are selling.

But there are no similar protections against religious zealots who feel no compunction about coming to our door – uninvited – to sell us on their religion.

I don’t know if their parents didn’t school them in basic courtesy regarding other people’s right to privacy in their homes, or if their religious zeal leads them to ignore other people’s rights.

Our homeowners association has posted “no solicitors” notices at the entry to our condominium, but when I remind these trespassers at my door of this fact, they claim that they aren’t selling anything. But they are – they are selling their religion. They seem blind to their offensiveness and obtrusive behavior. I can’t imagine knocking on my neighbors’ doors and trying to sell them on the reasonable theories of agnosticism or atheism. Yet these intruders, in groups of two (men or women), show up every month at my door.

These self-righteous zealots reference the Bible’s instruction for them to “go out” and

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proselytize.

If people want religion, there are plenty of churches, temples and mosques they can visit to inquire about religious guidance. There are libraries for people to inform themselves about various philosophies.

They don’t care about your privacy as long as they feel they are doing God’s work.

If that’s their standard retort, then let me suggest that they tend instead to the poor and homeless.

Spend your time and resources helping them find work, health care, and a roof over their heads and less time aggravating people about joining your religion. Don’t come to our home unless you are invited.

In the meantime, I will call the police if you trespass at my door.

– Sandra Gill

Say ‘no’ to all taxes, demand better government “We the People” have said before, “No, state income tax.”

All taxes tax all the people.

Taxes become operating expenses of business. The business incorporates all expenses into prices. So, though you don’t see the tax, you’ll see higher prices. Taxes cause inflation, further stymying the economy. Taxes make it harder for business to succeed. Taxes cause unemployment.

All taxes tax the poor. Taxes on business tax the poor more than direct taxes. Taxes add to a business’ cost base, increasing the margin of profit. A $1 tax on business becomes $1.20. $1 tax to the poor is just $1.

Our Democrat-controlled government plans to implement a “new tax,” a state income tax and a host of other “new” taxes, in addition to the high taxes you already pay.

How much will you take? How much can we take? Democrats do not want efficiency and do not want to stop spending your money.

Some taxes are necessary, but where does it end? If government would become efficient, less tax would be needed.

Government inefficiency costs us our hard earned money.

Government never stops wanting more. Say, “no” to new taxes. Say “no” to all taxes to force government efficiency.

– Roger Hancock

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Kent officers arrest woman after she throws, breaks boyfriend’s dishes, Xbox

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Kent Police cited a woman for investigation of malicious mischief after she reportedly packed her boyfriend’s stuff in her vehicle and later tossed a Xbox, dishes and other items out of the car after he said he wanted to end their relationship.

Officers responded to a call at about 10:53 a.m.

March 25 from a man who said his ex-girlfriend was attempting to hit his vehicle with her vehicle near 104th Avenue Southeast and Southeast 260th Street, according to the police report.

The man told police he had dated the woman for about a year but she started to become violent so he decided to end the relationship. On March 23, she reportedly threw a remote control at him and yelled at him.

The woman told the boyfriend she would meet him at the Goodwill store

BLOTTER parking lot on the East Hill to give him his stuff. When the boyfriend showed up at her apartment, she had packed her vehicle with his stuff. When he tried to remove his items, she sped off in the vehicle.

The boyfriend followed the woman in another vehicle and she reportedly would brake suddenly and later turned around the vehicle in an attempt to run into his car.

The woman then stopped the vehicle and started to throw the boyfriend’s items out of the car, breaking a Xbox and dishes. She drove off with his flatscreen TV still in the car. He told officers she would probably try to pawn the $700 set.

Police searched unsuccessfully to find the woman at her Kent apartment as well as local pawn shops.

Assault Officers arrested a man for investigation of fourth-degree assault after he allegedly punched his girlfriend’s 17-year-old son during a dispute at about 11:38 p.m. March 25 in the 21100 block of 108th Avenue Southeast.

Officers responded to a call about a man walking down the road who was very upset, according to the police report.

When police showed up they found a man and a woman standing along the street. The woman told officers the man walking down the road was her son.

When officers talked to the son, he told them his mother’s boyfriend has just “kicked his ass.� The son said he had an argument with the boyfriend while in the car. He said the boyfriend had yelled at his mom and threatened her so he tried to verbally defend his mother, which upset the boyfriend.

The boyfriend then stopped

the car and started to punch the boy in the face, so the son got out of the vehicle and ran down the street.

Police later tracked down the boyfriend at a Kent apartment. His girlfriend and aunt initially tried to stop the officers from entering the apartment.

The boyfriend told police the teen had thrown food at him during the dispute in the vehicle and also called him the “devil� and put him in a chokehold from the backseat.

Officers noted that the boyfriend had recent cuts on his knuckles. They also said the son had red marks on his face.

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A store loss prevention officer watched the man take two bottles of rum off the shelf, walk over to the shaving cream aisle and put the two bottles inside his pants, according to the police report.

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Assault Officers arrested a man for investigation of fourthdegree assault after he reportedly punched his sister in the eye and hit her in the back with a curling iron.

The incident occurred at about 8:50 p.m. March 26 at a home in the 26400 block of 126th Place Southeast, according to the police report.

Police responded to a 911 call from a woman who whispered into the phone that she needed help but couldn’t answer any questions. Officers went to the scene and saw a vehicle pulling away from the house. They saw a man driving and a woman in the passenger seat.

After officers stopped the vehicle, they saw the woman crying and asked if she had called 911. She said she did so police had her step out of the vehicle.

The woman said she got in an argument with her brother and he punched her in the eye, held her down by her neck and hit her with a curling iron. Officers noted the woman had bruising on her back.

The brother said his sister had disrespected their mother and in Samoan culture you do not disrespect your elders so he needed to discipline her since he is the man of the house. He said slapped her butt but didn’t assault her.

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Kent Police offer Community Police Academy The Kent Police Department will offer an inside look at its operations during its Spring Community Police Academy starting on Wednesday, April 10.

The academy is a series of free classes on six consecutive Wednesday evenings from 7-9 p.m. at the Kent Police Fire Training Center, 24611 116th Ave S.E., on the East Hill.

All classes are taught by police officers and department supervisors. Questions are invited.

Classes include crime scenes, recruiting, use of force, narcotics, detectives and K-9 units.

A class and tour of the 911 center and the city jail are offered on Saturday, May 4.

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The classes are open to people at least 18 years old who do not have a recent criminal record.

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CALENDAR Events Sixth annual Spring Fairy Festival: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. April 13, Green River Community College, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn.

Day of art, music and dancing with a frolicking fairy and fantasy theme. Admission: $15 for adults, $5 for children (5-12), seniors (65 and older) and students with ID; 4 and under free. For more information, visit www.springfairyfestival.com.

24th annual Spring Fair: April 18-21, Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave. SW, Puyallup. Hours: 2-10 p.m.

Thursday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday. Wide range of activities, from baby animals to the Aussie Kingdom show, and Motorsport Mayhem with monster trucks and demolition derbies to the Garden Show, plus 4-H and FFA students showing animals in the Northwest Junior Livestock Show. The dancing horses at Fiesta Mexicana, plus 400 exhibit booths selling their wares are also highlights. Tickets: $10 adults; $7 students (6-18 years); children 5 and under free.

Parking is free. Visit www.thefair.com for more information.

Washington Engaged Coalition Against Trafficking: 7-8;30 p.m.

April 30, Kent Senior Center, 600 E. Smith St. Meeting. Washington Engage, a statewide, non-profit group is organizing a grassroots Coalition Against Trafficking (CAT) in the Kent, Renton, Auburn area. The goal is to bring schools, community leaders and concerned citizens together to combat the trafficking of girls and women in the sex slave trade. Public invited to join others interested in forming a valley CAT. Contact Lorna Rufener at 253-508-9676 or lorna. rufener@gmail.com: Fifth annual Kent International Festival: 6:30-9 p.m. June 21; 9:30 a.m.6 p.m. June 22, Kent Senior Center and Kent Town Square Plaza, corner of Smith and Second Avenue. Live entertainment, ethnic food, cultural and crafts booths, cheer

hand carried floats, Generations Walking Together, student art contest. World Dance Party begins at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the senior center; a four-block walk opens festivities at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Volunteer workers wanted. For details, visit .

Got an event? submissions@kentreporter.com or post online at www.kentreporter.com Tickets: $75. For more information about tickets, sponsorship opportunities or to donate an auction item, visit www.kentrotary. com, contact Greg Haffner at 253-852-2345 or info@kentrotary.com.

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Health Cascade Regional Blood Center drives: For more information, call 1-877242-5663 or visit www.crbs.net/home.

Puget Sound Blood Center drives: 9:30-11:30 a.m., 12:30-3:30 p.m. April 10, Centerpoint Corporate Park, 20809 72nd Ave. S., Kent; 1-3 p.m., 4-7 p.m., April 15, Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 310 3rd Ave. S., Kent; noon-2 p.m., 3-6 p.m., April 16, First Christian Church of Kent, 11717 Se 240th St. For more information, call 253-945-8667 or please visit www.psbc.org.

Free Indoor ShoWalking: 9-11 a.m., every Monday and Wednesday, ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St. (Dates may vary depending on the ShoWare schedule). Free. www.kent4health.com.

Kent4Health free workshop on healthy living: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. April 13, Kent Senior Activity Center, Room 9, 600 E. Smith St. Join local health professionals for the second annual “Optimal Health4You,� a free workshop. Call 253-856-4968 or visit Kent4Health.com to register.

Benefits Spring Bazaar & Pancake Breakfast: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. April 6, 516 Kenosia Ave. N., Kent. A variety of 30 vendors with raffle drawings. 253-852-2737.

Rotary Club of Kent 45th dinner auction, escapades: 5-9 p.m. April 27, ShoWare Center, 625 W James St., Kent.

Gourmet dinner, live and silent auctions.

Proceeds of the auction support college scholarships and community projects.

City park work parties: 9 a.m. to noon, April 6, Clark Lake Park along Southeast 240th Street. Parking is available across from the park entrance at Eastridge Baptist Church, 12520 S.E. 240th St. Crews are needed to help bury reed canarygrass near the retention pond with chips and cardboard. Bring work gloves and personal water bottle if you like. Tools will be provided. The second project is from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 13 at Morrill Meadows Park, 10600 S.E. 248th St. Help is needed to mulch a newly cleared area and to touch up past clearings. For more information and to sign up for the work parties, call Victoria Andrews, city special programs manager, at 253-856-5113.

Clubs, programs Kent’s downtown Community Garden P-patch: Season runs April 1Oct. 27 in its regular location on the corner of James Street and 64th Avenue South.

Gardeners may rent a 20-by-20-foot plot for the season for $45 plus a refundable $25 deposit. There are 44 plots available, assigned on a first-come, first-served basis once the rental fee has been paid. Returning gardeners are allowed a maximum of two plots per household. The pre-registration period began Feb. 27, and ended March 8.

New gardener registration began March 11.

Register by calling the Kent Commons at 253-856-5000, or stop by in person at 525 Fourth Ave. S. For more information, call 253-856-5110.

Autism Support Group: 6:30-8:30 p.m., second Wednesday of the month, Kent Convenant Church, main conference room,

12010 SE 240th St. Share resources and encouragement. Childcare available with 72-hour advance reservations by calling Fabiana Steele at 253-631-0222, ext. 325. For more information, visit www.kentcov.org.

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Centennial Center Gallery: 400 W. Gowe St., Kent. Hours: 8 a.m.5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Closed weekends and holidays. For more information, call 253-856-5050 or visit artscommission@ kentwa.gov.

Greater Kent Historical Society: 855 E. Smith St., historic Bereiter House, Kent. Hours: noon-4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday, and by appointment. Admission: suggested $2 donation; no tickets are required for entrance. Parking is available behind the house off East Temperance Street. GKHS is a nonprofit organization that promotes history of the greater Kent area.

Kent Networkers: Meets every Wednesday morning at 7 at the Old Country Buffet, 25630 104th SE, Kent. Chapter is growing.

Do you want excellent, personal, word of mouth referrals for your business? Join us.

For more information, contact Dr. Allan McCord at 253-854-3040.

VA benefits seminar: 10 a.m. April 13, Farrington Court Retirement Community, 516 Kenosia Ave., Kent. Are you a U.S. veteran or surviving spouse of a veteran?

You may qualify up to $2,020 a month tax free. Get your questions answered. Special community service presentation hosted

by Rick Kamenshine of Senior Assurance Consultants. Complimentary pancake breakfast served from 8-10 a.m. Call to reserve seating at 253-852-2737.

Seniors Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St. 253-856-5150 or webreg.ci.kent.wa.us. Hours: Monday (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.); Tuesday (8:30 a.m.9:30 p.m.; Wednesday (8:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Thursday (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.); Friday (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.); Saturday (closed except for special events); Sunday (closed).

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Entertainment Kentridge Musical Program’s Evita: 7 p.m. April 24-27, May 1-4; 2 p.m. May 4.

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So in 2012 the McCarrons rushed into the end zone and purchased the team, making them the new owners of the Seattle Majestics.

The Majestics, of the Women’s Football Alliance, open their eight-game regular season at 6 p.m. Saturday against the Utah Jinx at French Field.

Organizing a women’s team is more complicated than most think. With operating costs topping out to $35,000 a year, including

field, etc., the McCarrons knew they had to make some changes.

“We wanted to create a professional atmosphere, but (reduce) cost,” Scott said.

Pulling from their professional network, the McCarrons scored sponsorships from Sports Authority, a local Allstate Insurance office and other businesses, reducing the player’s fees by almost $400 dollars.

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Most of the women on the team have no prior knowledge of the game, making things interesting during fall training camps. Instead of running drills and conditioning, the women go through classes to learn the fundamentals of the game, “just to get them used to hearing the terminology and then physically doing it, ” according to Scott.

“That’s our goal, to teach them – to develop them as players,” Shanna said.

Once that basic knowledge of how to play the game is established amongst the players, Scott explained that coaching women is really no different than coaching young men. Except when it comes to makeup on the field.

“I like combing athleticism and feminism,” Shanna said. “(I’d) wear my lip gloss, (I’d) wear my mascara, (and I’d) feel great about myself and that (equated) to me playing great.”

Women also ask more questions.

“We’re so literal,” Shanna said with a laugh.

But with a team of 50 women, ages ranging from 18 to the mid-40s who have never played the game before, there are going to be a lot of questions and discussion, which the McCarrons welcome as part of developing a women’s football team.

The Majestics have been able to create a professional team atmosphere.

“We don’t play it down.

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In the trenches: The Majestics go head-to-head along the line of scrimmage during practice at French Field, their home stadium. MICHELLE CONERLY, Kent Reporter

Peering through the pocket: Coach Michael Talley has the offensive players running drills during practice. All of the coaches for the Majestics are unpaid volunteers. MICHELLE CONERLY, Kent Reporter then celebrate after,” the McCarrons said.

But it’s not all business.

Shanna said the girls are like her sisters, everyone taking care of each another. And that family atmosphere came to life one day when one of

the women wasn’t able to play this season.

Scott tells me the story of a player who wasn’t cleared to participate due to a military injury, yet she offered to pay another woman’s player’s fees.

“The great thing about that

was that we had a rookie who had just started within a week, moved here from another state and didn’t have a job,” Scott said, tearing up while retelling her act of kindness. “We did a drawing, and it ended up being the rookie.”

Shanna explained that this one selfless act impacted the team so much that others are now trying to pay it forward.

“That’s the kind of individual we want to attract to be a part of the team,” she said.

With personal and professional relationships growing, the McCarrons feel like the Majestics have a chance to stand out in the WFA, a national league of 58 women’s tackle football teams.

“It’s neat to be on the forefront of something,” the McCarrons said. “We feel (it’s) on the cusp of going somewhere.”

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CHEER GROUP SEEKS NATIONAL TRIP FUNDS The Northwest Xtreme All-Stars – Kent’s competitive cheer program for young athletes – is looking to raise money to attend The Summit, a national competition in Orlando, Fla., May 4-5.

The fundraising goal is $40,000 for the 40 athletes, ages 1118, to compete, according to Charmaine and Chuck Chartrey, owners and coaches of the fouryear program.

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K-M’s Gardiner fills leadership role Even though she’s young, Kent-Meridian High’s Shelby Gardiner is a seasoned leader amongst her peers.

Last year, as a junior on a fastpitch team full of seniors, it was Gardiner’s long history with diamond sports that pushed her to be an example for her teammates. Now a senior, Gardiner is able to pass on her knowledge to the girls around her, many of whom have never played softball before.

Gardiner first began playing baseball with her cousins as a kid. In grade school, she got her first taste of organized softball, and it was history from there on out.

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Starting off as a third baseman, Gardiner switched to first when she began playing for the Royals two years ago.

This year, she’s stepped up and switched once again to catcher, a position she thought was boring until she experienced it. “(It was) hard at first because I’m used to being good at the position that I play,�

Gardiner said. “I like it now.

You’re in every play even when the ball doesn’t get hit.�

Although being a diverse player, Gardiner wanted to hone her skills. That’s when she joined the Mosquito Squad, a South King Countybased fastpitch club team.

There, Gardiner was able to improve her knowledge of

Shelby Gardiner is one of the few Kent-Meridian players with fastpitch experience. MICHELLE CONERLY, Kent Reporter the game and exercise her leadership skills as well. “She’s a leader by example ‌ in the way she presents herself and her play on the field,â€? said Mosquito Squad coach Jessica Ventoza.

Ventoza said Gardiner’s a power hitter and makes solid contact every time.

Gardiner admits that’s an improvement from before where she just wouldn’t swing at the ball at all. “I just psyched myself out and wasn’t confident in

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The girls circled up before the next inning and put their hands together. “One, two, three, believe,� they screamed at the top of their lungs.

Kent-Meridian High’s last fastpitch game against Kentridge was a rough one. The Royals hadn’t scored any runs that day.

what I could do,� Gardiner said. “But this year, I’m hitting the ball.�

Gardiner’s slugging percentage and batting average for her club team is .500.

With the extra experience, she’s able to bring the lessons she’s learned back to her teammates at K-M and inspire the other girls to follow suit. “If I can do it, then the other girls will get motivated and inspired to do it too,� Gardiner said.

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Dennis Mark Nirschl, 60, owner of Country Square Western Wear in Auburn, WA passed away on March 31, 2013. Dennis was born on October 9, 1952 in Renton,WA to Herman and Gloria Nirschl.

A viewing will be held from 4 - 7 PM Monday April 8, 2013 with a vigil service to follow at Yahn & Son Funeral Home in Auburn. A funeral mass will be held 1PM Tuesday April 9 at Holy Spirit Parrish in Kent,WA with burial at Mountain View Cemetery in Auburn,WA. A reception will follow at The River 3611 “I” Street NE Auburn,WA. Dennis is survived by his wife Dana, children Shawn, Shari, Marcus and Denise Nirschl, father Herman, granddaughters Tasondra, Denisha and Shaylin, siblings Gloria Nirschl, Deborah Hardie, Tom Nirschl, Douglas Nirschl and Rodney Nirschl.

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Shuree Hyatt, a former soccer player at Kentlake High School and the University of Washington, will take the field with the Mist in what used to be called the Lingerie Football League.

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England, having coached diamond sports for six years, had her work cut out for herself when she was hired this year at KentMeridian and handed a team of young girls, most of whom had never picked up a bat before this season.

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to the LFL website. Hyatt was a four-year letter winner in soccer at Kentlake and was the co-Most Valuable Player at the Class 4A state level in 2002. She also lettered three years in basketball.

Kickoff is at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $85, $55, $35, $25 and $15 and are available at www.showarecenter.com or at the ShoWare box office, 625 W. James St. Games feature seven-on-seven tackle on a 50-yard field. Seattle quarterback Laura Creel will lead the offense along with receivers Jessica Hopkins and Riki CregerZier.

KENTWOOD CONQUERORS t COACH: Jason Wisor, 6th season t LAST YEAR’S RECORD: 15-9, missed state last year by one game. Last league title in 2009. t TOP RETURNERS: 6 returning starters including: Allison Newcomb, senior, catcher; Jaclyn Rainey, junior, outfielder; Tiana Faagalulu, junior, shortstop; Kendall Goodwin, sophomore, pitcher; McKenna Johnson, sophomore, second base; and Courtni Easton, sophomore, outfielder. t OUTLOOK: Although the Conquerors have a lot of young returners, those same girls pack a lot of talent into just a few key players. Newcomb, Rainey and Goodwin were all first-team All-SPSL performers and Johnson and Easton were honorable mentions as freshmen last year.

to the majority of the team.

“I don’t like to move on until we’re good at stuff.”

But given time constraints, England gives crash courses in catching pop flies and other basic skills in order to cover all the major bases in preparation for games.

Out of 14 girls, only six have played fastpitch before, those six are in the starting lineup. Due to lack of players, the rest of the starters were brought up from junior varsity to complete the varsity team.

Although the girls have yet to win a game this sea-

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KENTRIDGE CHARGERS t COACH: Julie Simonson, 6th season t LAST YEAR’S RECORD: 10-12, 1-2 in both SPSL and District Tournaments. t TOP RETURNERS: 5 top performers including: Lizzet Dominguez, junior, pitcher; Jessica Torlai, junior, middle infielder; Brianne Drury, sophomore, infielder; Emily Ross, senior, catcher; and Anna Dugan, junior, outfielder. t OUTLOOK: The Chargers have some key returners, even though they’ve got a pretty young team with only two seniors. Coach Simonson is optimistic about the potential her team has for this season.

“We have great team chemistry, and we look forward to playing hard and improving throughout the season,” Simonson said.

son, from the cheers, smiles and atmosphere in the Royals’ dugout, no one would have guessed that they were down about their record.

The girls out on the field and in the dugout are simply having fun, knowing that with each practice and game, their skills are improving.

“Everybody is always progressing,” England said.

England, proud of how far her girls have come in such a short amount of time, wants to instill in them that although they are having fun just playing, the competitive atmosphere of

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“I want to encourage competition and bring the fire out in them,” England said. “I see the potential they have.”

Potential plus heart, according the England, will take the girls far, not just in the game but life as well. She hopes that the lessons of triumph, progression and hard work will stay with the girls as they face trials in life.

“My goal is to teach them how to be strong women … (that) they take all this stuff and (apply it) toward life,” England said.

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The T-Birds went in front 2-1 at 8:33 of the first.

Justin Hickman moved the puck into the Kelowna zone on the left side and then passed to Riley Sheen in the left circle. Sheen took

a shot that Cooke stopped but Adam Kambeitz got the rebound. Kambeitz beat a sprawling Cooke for the go-ahead goal.

Luke Lockhart put the T-Birds in front, 3-1, 50 seconds after their second goal.

Roberts Lipsbergs made a big hit in the left corner to free the puck from a Kelowna defenseman. Lipsbergs carried the puck around the net and centered to Lockhart coming into the slot. Lockhart beat Cooke high for the goal.

The Rockets cut the T-Birds to one goal at

14:56 of the first when Tyrell Goulbourne scored.

Damon Severson and Nick Merkley were credited with the assists.

Kelowna tied the game 3-3 at 16:20 of the first on Fowlie’s second goal of the game. Baillie and Madison Bowey had the assists.

Kelowna outshot Seattle 20-11 in the first period.

The Rockets led in shots 43-21 after two periods by outshooting the T-Birds 2310 in the second period.

The T-Birds killed off a five-minute major penalty

to Justin Hickman for the last 3:35 of the second period and first 1:25 of the third period.

The T-Birds outshot the Rockets 15-12 in the third period. The Rockets had a 55-36 advantage in shots after 60 minutes of play.

Seattle outshot the Rockets 7-4 in overtime.

Seattle goalie Brandon Glover stopped 55 of 59 shots. His playoff record is 3-3.

Cooke made 40 saves on 43 shots and has a 3-3 playoff record.

The Thunderbirds’ Shea Theodore looks to pass the puck as the Rockets’ Ryan Olsen pursues. COURTESY PHOTO, Vince Miller

PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF LIEN SALE AUCTION DATE: APRIL 18, 2013 AT 10:00AM Property belonging to Brian Fitzjarrald, (unit#(s), (030226, 000008746), Frank Shoichet, (000001196, 040988), Phong Vanvalkenburgh, (026987), William Franqui, (046983), Albert Selby, (041707, 000012403), Alton Webb, (049566, 046425), Louis Diez, (000006903, 000009235, 028852, 044136), Patrick Eleam, (41419, 44317, 22894), Caren Fox, (24495), will be sold by live public auction (verbal bidding) on APRIL 18, 2013 STARTING AT 10:00AM at DOOR TO DOOR STORAGE, INC., 6412 S 216th, Kent, WA 98032. Goods were neither packed, loaded, nor inventoried by Door to Door Storage, Inc. General description of the goods likely to be sold: Household, business or consumer goods, namely personal effects, china, furniture, clothing, books, glass, silverware, electronics, tools, and similar items; but actual contents, condition, and quality are unknown to Door to Door Storage, Inc. Persons under 15 not admitted. Photo ID is required for bidders. Only cash or credit card as payment. Bidder Registration begins at 9:30am.

Viewing begins at 10:00am, and bidding will begin soon after.

Each container is 5 ft wide x 8 ft long x 7 ft high. Auctioneer: Thomas Hayward, Thomas Hayward Auctioneers, 6167 Jarvis Avenue #286, Newark, CA 94560, (510) 304-4480, License #2845.

3/29, 4/5/13 CNS-2461355# THE KENT REPORTER #756422.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS

King of Kings Lutheran Peschool & Kindergarten admits students and applicants of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of their educational policies, admissions policies or scholarship and loan programs.

Published in the Kent Reporter on April 5, 2013. #761594.

LEGAL Notice for Star Lake, King County AquaTechnex, LLC. phone # 1360-527-1271 is seeking coverage under the NPDES Waste Discharge General Permit for aquatic plant and algae management. AquaTechnex will be dealing with the 35 acre Star Lake which is in King County.

Star Lake may be treated to control aquatic weeds and algae growth between June 1, 2013 through December 31st, 2015.

The chemicals planned for use are: 2,4-D, Diquat, Endothall, Fluridone, Glyphosate, Triclopyr, and Imazamox. The total treatment area will not exceed 10 acres. Any person desiring to present their views to the Department of Ecology regarding this application shall do so in writing within 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice. Comments can also be submitted on the SEPA documents for this project. Submit comments to: Department of Ecology, P.O. Box 47696, Olympia, WA 98504-7696, Attn: Water Quality Program, Aquatic Pesticide Permit Coordinator. Any water use restrictions and or advisories will be posted near the treatment areas along the private shoreline and public access points. Copies of the application are available by calling the Water Quality Program, Aquatic Pesticide Permit Coordinator at #1-360-407-6938.

Published in Kent Reporter on March 29, 2013, April 5, 2013 and April 12, 2013. #756762.

The City of Kent, 220 4th Avenue South, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit.

The proposed project, BriscoeDesimone Levee Improvements, is located at four segments (“reaches”) along the east bank of the Green River, between South 200th Street and South 180th Street, in Kent, WA, in King County.

This project involves 5.1 acres of soil disturbance for the following construction activities: Construct and install a structural steel sheet pile wall at the back of the existing levee slope to act as a secondary levee to reduce flood risk to the cities of Kent, Tukwila and Renton. Sheet piles will be installed using vibratory equipment (but no impact hammers) and will be between 23 and 64 feet deep, depending on location.

The above-ground portion of the wall will resemble concrete block and will range from 8 feet to 13 feet tall. To allow for re-vegetation and habitat restoration, benches will be constructed where feasible along the river-

bank. These benches will entail excavation between the ordinary high water mark and the existing Green River trail to create a bench of up to 15 feet wide where native trees and shrubs will be planted. Approximately 6,000 cubic yards of fill material will be used to construct this project. An estimated 277 trees and 29 stumps will be removed, in addition to invasive or non-native vegetation. Approximately 330 trees and 3,500 shrubs will be planted as mitigation on the excavated benches. The existing asphalt trail will be removed and relocated further landward adjacent to the flood wall, with handrails placed on top of the wall.

All existing public access points will be maintained and where necessary, stairways will be constructed. An ADA accessible ramp will be constructed at the west end of South 190th Street.

Stormwater will be discharged to the ground via infiltration.

Excess runoff will be routed through best management practices to ensure only clean water is discharged either directly to the Green River or to the city of Kent stormwater system, which in the area of construction will discharge to Lower Mill Creek or the Green River.

Any persons desiring to present their views to the Washington State Department of Ecology regarding this application, or interested in Ecology’s action on this application, may notify Ecology in writing no later than 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice. Ecology reviews public comments and considers whether discharges from this project would cause a measurable change in receiving water quality, and, if so, whether the project is necessary and in the overriding public interest according to Tier II antidegradation requirements under WAC 173-201A-320.

Comments can be submitted to: Department of Ecology Attn: Water Quality Program, Construction Stormwater P.O. Box 47696, Olympia, WA 98504-7696 Published in the Kent Reporter on March 29, 2013 and April 5, 2013. #759451.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION and Proposed Determination of Nonsignificance A project permit application was filed with City of Kent Planning Services. The City of Kent expects to issue a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) for the proposal and the Optional DNS Process is being used. This may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposal and associated mitigation measures. The

proposal may include mitigation measures under applicable codes, and the project review process may incorporate or require mitigation measures regardless of whether an EIS is prepared. A copy of the subsequent threshold determination for the specific proposal may be obtained upon request. Following is a description of the application and the process for review. The application and listed studies may be reviewed at the offices of Kent Planning Services, 400 W. Gowe Street, Kent, WA. APPLICATION NAME/ NUMBER: DOWNEY FARMSTEAD RESTORATION ENV-2013-2, KIVA #RPSA-2130459 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant proposes to construct over 1,700 linear feet of side channel and 11 acres of intermittently inundated aquatic habitat on a 21.81 acre site adjacent to the Green River. This project will create off-channel rearing and refuge area for juvenille salmonids that inhabit the Green River. A total of 52 large-wood structures will be placed as well as thousands of native shrubs, trees and groundcover plantings.

To maximize available floodplain habitat, Frager Road will be relocated away from the river’s edge (or abandoned and replaced with a recreational trail). A 4-6 car parking lot will be provided near the SR 516 bridge to replace the parking area currently available.

The secondary purpose of this project is to create additional flood storage capacity. The removal of 186,000 cubic yards of material from the floodplain for creation of the side channel network will provide 115 acre feet of additional floodplain storage and decrease peak flood levels by approximately six inches.

For the purpose of environmental review under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) the City of Kent is the Lead Agency.

However, this project is located in unincorporated King County, just outside of Kent’s city limts.

The project will be reviewed by the County’s Department of Permitting and Environmental Review (DPER) for compliance with the County’s Shoreline Master Program and other development regulations. DPER may proivde additional public notice related to other permits. Questinos or comments regarding County review should be directed to Steve Bottheim of DPER at 206-296-6600, reference permit application GRDE13-0018.

The site is located along the left (south) bank of the Green River between river mile 21.5 and 22.1.

The downstream edge of the site

coincides with the confluence of Mullen Slough and the Green River. The former Downey farmstead site is adjacent to Frager Road South and just north of SR 516. The site is zoned A-10, Agricultural (King County zoning designation).

OTHER PERMITS AND PLANS WHICH MAY BE REQUIRED: NPDES Permit, Section 401 and 402 permits, Hydraulic Project Approval, Building Permit OPTIONAL DETERMINATION:As the Lead Agency, the City of Kent has determined that the proposed project, as regulated by the City’s development codes and standards, is unlikely to have a significant adverse impact on the environment. Therefore, as permitted under the RCW 43.21C.110, the City of Kent is using the Optional Determination of Nonsignificance process to give notice that a DNS is likely to be issued. Comment periods for the project and the proposed DNS are integrated into a single comment period.A 14-day appeal period will follow the issuance of the DNS. PROPOSED MITIGATION MEASURES: None PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: April 5, 2013 to April 19, 2013 All persons may comment on this application. Comments must be in writing and received in the Kent Planning Division by 4:30 P.M., Friday, April 19, 2013, at 220 4th Avenue South, Kent WA 98032. For questions regarding this project, please contact Katie Graves, Planner at (253) 856-5454.

DATED: April 5, 2013 Published in the Kent Reporter on April 5, 2013. #763618.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION Project Permit Applications have been filed with City of Kent Planning Services on March 27, 2013. Following is a description of the applications and the process for review. The applications and listed studies may be reviewed at the offices of Kent Planning Services, 400 W. Gowe Street, Kent, WA. APPLICATION NAME/ NUMBERS: PARK PLACE SUBDIVISION ENV-2013-7/RPSW-2131001 SU-2013-1/RPP3-2131002 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant proposes to subdivide approximately three acres of land into 17 single family residential lots. The property is currently undeveloped. The proposed development will take access from 100th Avenue S, via a new road.

The property is located at the northwest corner of 100th Ave SE and SE 244th St. King County Parcel Numbers are

192205-9333; 192205-9348; and 192205-9349.

OTHER PERMITS AND PLANS WHICH MAY BE REQUIRED: Civil Construction Permit, Final Plat PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: April 5, 2013 to April 19, 2013 All persons may comment on this application. Comments must be in writing and received in Kent Planning Services by 4:30 P.M., Friday, April 19, 2013, at 220 4th Avenue South, Kent WA 98032. A Public Hearing is tentatively scheduled before the City of Kent Hearing Examiner for 10:00 am, Wednesday, June 5, 2013. This public hearing will be held in City Council Chambers West in the City Hall Building located at 220 4th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032. Please be advised this meeting date is subject to change. Please call to verify time and date at least a week before the scheduled meeting. If you have any questions, please call Katie Graves, Kent Planning Services, at 253-856-5454.

Dated: April 5, 2013 Published in the Kent Reporter on April 5, 2013. #763870.

CITY OF KENT NOTICE OF ORDINANCES PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL The following is a summary of the ordinance(s) adopted by the Kent City Council on April 2, 2013: ORDINANCE NO. 4077 AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, establishing Consolidated Local Improvement District No. 363 et al. by consolidating Local Improvement Districts No. 359, 362, and 363; authorizing the issuance of its Consolidated Local Improvement District No. 359 et al. bonds in one or more series in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $10,517,580; providing the form and terms of the bonds; and delegating the authority to approve the final terms of the bonds.

Each ordinance will take effect 30 days from the date of passage, unless subjected to referendum or vetoed by the Mayor, or unless otherwise noted. A copy of the complete text of any ordinance will be mailed upon request of the City Clerk.

Ronald F. Moore, MMC, City Clerk Published in the Kent Reporter on April 5, 2013. #764564.

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