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Neighbors find city’s traffic calming program a slow go

BY STEVE HUNTER shunter@kentreporter.com

Neighbors are frustrated with the city of Kent’s slow and calm action to combat fast and furious cars along a residential street.

“The process is slow and there’s

not great promise at the end because it will be sitting in a pile of projects and they don’t know if they have any money for it,” said Scott Bugbee, who lives in the Panther Lake neighborhood along Southeast 223rd Drive just east of

116th Avenue Southeast.

Residents along the street started to contact city officials about ways to slow vehicles shortly after Kent annexed the Panther Lake area in 2010. The movement to get the city to take action grew

more intense last year after a speeding drunk driver hit and killed motorcyclist and neighbor David Daniel on Aug. 22 along Southeast 223rd Drive.

City officials have met several times with a 223rd neighborhood

committee to come up with a proposal to slow traffic along the street that has a posted speed of 25 mph.

Rob Knutzen, city transportation engineering specialist who [ more PROCESS page 4 ]

Planning board undecided on downtown area zoning

BY ROSS COYLE rcoyle@kentreporter.com

Some progress was made on Kent’s downtown strategic plan Monday night at a city Land Use and Planning Board meeting, with key voices in favor of and against rezoning specific areas downtown.

Tina Budell, president of the North Park Neighbor-

hood Council, reiterated the dangers of changing the zoning from townhouses to general multi-use commercial. Budell noted that changing the zoning could incentivize property owners to sell property for development – houses and apartments that are occupied by low-income families. [ more ZONING page 8 ]

Kent City Council, mayoral candidates tackle issues

BY STEVE HUNTER

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‘American Idol’ stars, from left, Candice Glover, Janelle Arthur and Angie Miller perform an opening number at the ShoWare Center last Friday night. The summer premiere of the American Idol Live Tour – a swiftly-paced, peppy showcase – featured Season 12 Idol finalists as well as fan pick Aubrey Cleland. Story, page 2. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

How to bring more business to downtown Kent, the proposed sale of the Riverbend Par 3 Golf Course and the business and occupation (B&O) tax were among the hot topics for debate among

City Council and mayoral candidates at a forum sponsored by the Kent Chamber of Commerce.

Candidates differed somewhat on the best way to revitalize downtown. They were opposed to the council’s idea [ more FORUM page 5 ]

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“It takes a lot of effort and pressure,” said Ramadan, a Kent-Meridian High School

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American Idol tour debuts at ShoWare

BY MARK KLAAS mklaas@kentreporter.com

The Heimen family came far to be near their favorite American Idol.

The foursome from Surrey, British Columbia, made the drive down Interstate 5 to be among the first in line outside the ShoWare Center last Friday evening.

Foremost, they came to see Angie Miller, an Ameri-

can singer–songwriter who came in third place on the 12th season of “American Idol”, a hit reality TV-singing competition program.

Miller didn’t disappoint.

She, Season 12 big-voiced winner Candice Glover and Kree Harrison stood out in the summer premiere of the American Idol Live Tour.

“We love what (Miller) writes, her own original music. She does an amazing

job,” said Miranda Heimen, who joined her mom and sisters, Kelsey and Lauren, for the show. The sisters came equipped, with a sign specially made for Miller.

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Finalists performed favorite moments from the season as well as other songs.

The concert attracted a wide variety of fans, young and old.

For Kent senior Paul Carney, it was an opportunity to see the artists up close.

“I enjoy the TV (show) … been watching them for about 10 years,” he said.

“When they came into town, I wanted to see them.

It’s my first concert.”

Paulsbo’s Tiffany Wark is a big fan of the show. She won free concert tickets through a radio station promotion.

“I’m excited. It’s fun,” she said.

For Issaquah’s Elaine

Amber Holcomb performs an opening number on stage at the ShoWare Center. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter Kim, 14, the concert was well worth the trip.

“Fine music,” she said.

“That’s what I came here for.”

The tour originally was scheduled to begin June 29 in St. Louis, Mo., but 10 shows were cancelled. The 30-stop tour ends Aug. 31 in Nashville, Tenn.

American Idol Live partnered with The Melanoma Research Alliance (www. curemelanoma.org). For every ticket purchased American Idol donated $1 to The Melanoma Research Alliance to help cure melanoma, a skin disease whose incidence is among the fastest growing cancers.

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City of Kent plans minor changes to B&O tax

BY STEVE HUNTER

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Kent city officials plan to make a number of minor changes next year in the city’s new business and occupation (B&O) tax, including the exemption of homeowners associations that are now required to pay the tax on gross receipts of its dues.

The city also requires all businesses to file even if a company’s gross receipts are under the $62,500 exemption per quarter.

“This is a new tax,” said Tom

Brubaker, city interim chief administrative officer at a July 16 City Council workshop about the tax. “People come to us and wonder why they have to file when they do not owe any tax. But we need a data base for all the businesses that exist in Kent. We feel we need to keep the tax as is this year and then bring it back for adjustments after one year.”

The council adopted the tax last year to raise funds to repair streets.

The tax became effective Jan. 1.

City officials have heard a

number of complaints from issues not necessarily addressed in the ordinance.

“Homeowners associations are now required to pay on their dues,” said City Finance Director Bob Nachlinger. “Almost all of our sister cities give homeowners associations an exemption.”

Nachlinger said none of the changes would cost the city much revenue.

“There are a number of little cleanup items we need to do and none mean a

Man pleads guilty to pimping charge

KENT FIRE DEPARTMENT ASSISTS WITH ARIZONA FIREFIGHTER FUNERAL SERVICES Three members of the Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority were deployed earlier this month to Arizona to assist in the honoring and funeral services of the 19 hotshot firefighters who died June 30 in an Arizona wild fire.

Kent’s members of the Washington State Local Assistance Team were Division Chief Pat Pawlak, Battalion Chief Kevin Garling and Capt. Kyle Ohashi, according to a Kent Fire Department media release.

Local assistance state teams are firefighters and specialists recruited and trained to provide assistance and comfort to a family and department following a line of duty death.

A line of duty death is one which is attributable to the profession of firefighting.

First organized in 2006 by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, teams can now be found in every state as well as the District of Columbia.

The Washington team was responsible for four of the funeral services held in the Prescott area.

lot of dollars to the city,” he said.

In fact, Nachlinger said the city has now taken in $911,000 for the first quarter as a number of businesses filed late but eventually paid the first-quarter tax. City officials project at least $3.2 million in revenue from the tax this year.

The council could vote to change the B&O tax ordinance at any time to clear up exemptions and filing requirements, but seemed to agree it would be best to wait after the first year to vote on all of the changes at once.

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TRANSFORMATION COMPLETE Mayor Suzette Cooke, city of Kent officials and staff including Jeff Watling, above, director of Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services, and partnering organizations celebrated last Friday afternoon the end of renovations at Turnkey Park that began in 2010 with a shelter, parking lot, fencing and landscaping. On June 7, KaBOOM!, Disney and more than 200 community members assembled a new

playground along with picnic tables, benches and a learning garden. “In three-year’s time, this has become a renewed and re-energized park,” Watling said. “ We’re going to have a huge return on this investment in the coming years.” Turnkey Park, on Kent’s East Hill at 23312 100th Ave. S.E., was acquired from King County by the city in 1993.

Piecewicz named to ShoWare Center board

Facilities District Board of Directors.

Of the 13 applications received, council members were invited to submit their top five candidates and rank them in order of preference. Piecewicz received the highest score.

The council made the appointment July 16.

The Kent City Council appointed Jeff Piecewicz to the ShoWare Center Public

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A 42-year-old Kent man pleaded guilty July 17 to first-degree promoting prostitution in connection with a Seattle Police undercover sting last summer near Westlake Center in downtown Seattle.

Michael D. Gaines, who has a lengthy criminal record, was scheduled to be sentenced July 24 in King County Superior Court in Seattle, after the Kent Reporter press deadline.

He faces a potential sentence of seven years, three months in prison, according to the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

Seattle Police arrested Gaines Aug. 23 after he tried to pick up an undercover cop. Gaines remains in custody at the county jail in Seattle.

Police used two female officers to pose as 17-yearold girls along the strip of Pine Street between Third Avenue and Fourth Avenue near the Westlake

Mall, according to charging papers.

The officers were sitting in plain clothes near the Westlake Park fountain when they were approached late in the afternoon Aug. 23 by Gaines and Bruce J. Brooks, of Seattle, who also was arrested.

The two men struck up conversations with the undercover female officers and kept talking to them after the officers said they were 17 years old. Gaines allegedly told one of the officers that he was once a pimp and was considering becoming a pimp again. He told the undercover officer he wanted her to work for him as a prostitute and instructed her about how much to charge clients for specific sex acts.

Gaines reportedly added that she must turn over all of her earnings to him and that he was the only one she should listen to. He said he would protect her and line up hotel rooms for her to work as a prostitute.

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[4] July 26, 2013 [ PROCESS from page 1 ] oversees the traffic calming program, said city staff will present a plan to the neighbors in the fall to install traffic circles along the street between 116th Avenue Southeast and 132nd Avenue Southeast.

Traffic circles are islands placed in the middle of an intersection to force vehicles to slow down and work their way through an intersection. The circles are much smaller than roundabouts. The city of Covington installed a roundabout at Southeast 256th Street and 164th Avenue Southeast near Kentwood High School.

“It will be a series of traffic circles,” Knutzen said. “It could be up to four or even as many as five.”

Traffic circles can cost anywhere from $5,000 to $15,000 apiece, Knutzen said, with the higher-end cost if utilities have to be moved to install the circle.

After the neighborhood meeting in the fall, Knutzen said city staff

www.kentreporter.com will present the proposed traffic calming plan and costs to the City Council’s Public Works Committee.

That committee of three council members will then determine whether the city can find a way to pay for the traffic circles. City staff also will present traffic calming plans at that time for two other neighborhoods - 42nd Avenue South on the West Hill and 100th Avenue Southeast between Southeast 208th Street and Southeast 216th Street in the Panther Lake area.

Matt Richner, who spearheaded a drive last year to get the city to install traffic calming devices along Southeast 223rd Drive after the death of Daniel, said two other accidents have occurred along the street in the last month.

“There have been a number of additional speed-related accidents since last August’s fatal accident and all we have received from the city is one blue sign indicating the speed limit and they painted the

...obituaries Katherine R. (K J) Johnson

Kathy was born in Seattle on August 8, 1947 and left our world on June 21, 2013.

A celebration of Kathy’s life will be held on August 3, 2013 at 2:00 PM at Belmor Mobile Home Park, at 2010 S. 324th Street, Federal Way,WA. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to SightLife at www.sightlife.org in Kathy’s name.

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Vera Leone Hansen Muse

Vera Leone Hansen Muse was born April 23, 1933, passed away on June 28, 2013 peacefully, with her family by her side.

She is survived by 1 of her sisters, 6 children, 8 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren.

She was born in Twin Brooks, SD and moved to Kent, WA with her family when she was 2.

She was loved much and will be greatly missed. Rest in heavenly peace.

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Rosemary Elaine Devino June 22, 1926 - July 13, 2013

Rosemary grew up in Minot, North Dakota until moving to Seattle in 1943. She graduated from Immaculate Conception High School in 1944. She then worked for Providence Hospital while attending their Nursing School at Seattle University from 1945 until 1947.

Rosemary married Nick Devino in 1950 and began their family and life together for fifty four years. They moved to Kent in 1957 where they raised their five children. They kept busy with their kids activities and their Lake Sammamish property.Their greatest love was their family.

Rosemary worked for The Boeing Company until 1977.

Rosemary is preceded in death by her husband, Nick; sister, Maxine Knowles and brother-in-law, Bob Crawford. She is survived by her children, Tony Devino, Issaquah, Anne (John) Ball, Covington, Joe (Jaimee) Devino, Kent, Mary Devino, Seattle, Nickie Devino, Kent; granddaughters, Gina and Luci Lucarelli, Seattle; great-grandson, Dominic; brothers, Charles (Joyce), Philadelphia, George (Eleanor), Seattle; sister-in-law, Angie Crawford, North Bend and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral mass was held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, in Kent,WA on July 23, 2013. Burial at Tahoma National Cemetery.

[ CAMP from page 1 ] dummy patient on the table was just a part of the weeklong hands-on experience for Ramadan and 99 other high school students from 31 cities who participated in the 10th annual Nurse Camp at Tacoma General, Mary Bridge, Allenmore and Good Samaritan hospitals last week.

The four-day camp gave students an inside look at careers in the health care world. Students spent time in departments at MultiCare’s hospitals, visited local colleges and universities, and participated in rotations throughout the hospital network.

Ramadan came away impressed.

“I love it. It’s very educational, informative and I get to explore all the things

circles. Richner said he favors speed bumps, also partly because they cost less.

If the city goes ahead with the plan to install traffic circles, Richner doesn’t expect to see them anytime soon.

“Considering it took 10 months to paint on the speed limit onto the road, I would say a year or more before we see a single traffic circle,” Richner said.

Knutzen said the process for slowing traffic along 223rd Drive actually has gone faster than normal.

“The program is designed to take a year or two,” Knutzen said. “We accelerated them. Out of the three programs, it took the least amount of time. We acted in August and got a group of neighbors together. It took about a year.”

Bugbee said neighbors do not have any problems with city staff.

“Everyone at the city has been very nice,” Bugbee said. “It’s just frustrating (how long it takes).”

that I never thought I could before,” she said. “I didn’t think it would be this exciting, but it is.

“I like the medical field.

I am not exactly sure what I want to do, but this is a good opportunity just to explore what they have.”

Like Ramadan, specialized nursing caught the curiosity of Kentlake’s Courtney Roberts.

Roberts, whose mother and grandmother were nurses, might follow in their footsteps, possibly as a trauma nurse.

“They do everything, the tricks of the trade,” she said.

“They can do just about everything, a lot of fastpitched stuff. It’s very busy.

It’s a lot of fun.”

Roberts and other students learned that nurses do much more than draw blood and take temperatures.

At camp, students examined pig hearts and LVADs (left ventricular assist devices), learned how to prepare pediatric patients for tests/ procedures, practiced with c-collar/backboards and performed neuro checks.

In the operating room, students discovered hightech surgeries. They also job shadowed various units and departments at the hospitals.

Ten years ago, MultiCare realized the need to encourage a more diverse and well-prepared health care work force. In 2004, MultiCare began supporting the weeklong day camp that is free to area students.

As well as increasing ethnic and racial diversity in health care, a growing number of young men are pursuing careers in nursing, a trend MultiCare Nurse

PET ADOPTION EVENT: More than 20 animal rescue agencies are expected to be at Kent Station’s Pet Adoption Event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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by Pawsitive Alliance, is in the center street and plaza of the outdoor mall, 417 Ramsay Way. Rescue groups will attend with their adoptable dogs and cats in all shapes, sizes, breeds, and personalities. All animals are spayed/neutered, up to date on vaccinations and are temperament tested. Adoption fees will vary.

Trainers with Pawsitive Alliance’s Dog Concierge Service will be available to answer any questions.

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Sponsors of the event include Kent Station, the city of Kent, Family Dog Training Center, and The Soggy Doggy.

Camp encourages and supports.

“Nurse Camp allows students to explore nursing and other health careers through hands-on activities, job shadowing and discussions with health professionals, visits to local nursing schools and much more,” said Nurse Camp Director Jamilia Sherls, MPH, BSN, RN. “They also receive a stethoscope and medical scissors to use during assessment activities.

“From these experiences, it is my hope that Nurse Camp students begin to visualize themselves as future nurses and become even more motivated to pursue this career path,” Sherls said. “It would be great if these students returned to MultiCare one day as a nurse or another health professional.”

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speed limit on the road itself just a few weeks ago,” Richner said in an email.

City staff installed the sign and painted the speed limit on the street as temporary measures.

“I feel as though the city has been slow in their response,” Richner said. “The concept behind the traffic calming committee is a good one. The time it takes to get anything done has been frustrating.”

Kent Police cited a man for negligent driving and speed too fast for conditions on June 13 after the man struck two vehicles parked along Southeast 223rd Drive while test driving a car. “I know I was traveling faster than the 25 mph speed limit,” the man said to an officer, according to the police report.

Earlier this month, a car ran into a lamp post and knocked down the new blue speed sign that city staff had recently installed.

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www.kentreporter.com roads didn’t care about parks and the folks that cared about of the par 3 sale despite parks didn’t care about roads.” heavy revenue losses at the Sharp has decided to stay in city-owned Riverbend Golf the race even though Federal Complex. The new B&O tax Way Police arrested him in took an anti-tax hit.

June for investigation of firstCandidates rotated tables degree theft in connection filled with several voters with allegedly taking more every eight minutes during an than $485,000 from the bank evening last week at the Kent account of his 93-year-old Senior Center during a speed mother. King County proscandidating event based on the ecutors are still reviewing the speed dating format. case to decide whether to file charges against Sharp, according to a Tuesday email from Phillips, Sharp, Stober Dan Donohoe, spokesman for the King County Prosecuting eye council seat Attorney’s Office.

A race among Barbara Sharp, who owns MinutePhillips, Ken Sharp and Bailey man Press in Kent, said the Stober looms as the only new B&O tax adopted last year council position on the Aug. by the council to pay for road 6 primary ballot. The top two maintenance was the wrong vote-getters advance to move. the Nov. 5 general elec“As a businessman tion. The winner will I was against the B&O replace Councilwoman tax,” said Sharp, past Elizabeth Albertson, president of the Kent who decided not to Chamber. “We (the seek re-election.

Chamber) wanted a Council members sunset clause. I would are paid $13,752 per like to see the tax Sharp year for their part-time removed. I don’t think positions. it’s good for business.

Stober said the city needs to There are better ways to operdo more to support the small ate the city. You don’t need that downtown businesses along revenue.”

Meeker Street. He supports Sharp said sales and hiring a director to focus on property taxes can provide small business economic dethe necessary revenue as the velopment similar to what the economy grows. city of Renton does.

Phillips, a member of the “Who’s focusing on Meeker city’s Land Use and Planning Street?” said Stober, who Board, said she would work to works as executive assistant to make sure all voices are heard the Washington State Comas the city tries to develop mission on African American urban centers.

Affairs. “As these businesses “People need to have a voice continue to close and you on how the city is developed,” see for lease sign after for she said. “We want urban cenlease sign, who is focusing on ters and want that growth. We those small mom-and-pop need to have everyone’s voice businesses making sure they to ensure we have the best understand the process, we’re community possible. I don’t helping them to be successful want just four or five people and we’re maintaining those making decisions but everyone businesses and jobs.” having input.”

Stober said he also supports Phillips also said the city sending a property tax levy to needs a better community voters to pay for parks and hu- center to reach out to youth. man services, including a new “Looking at our youth, they recreation center for youth. don’t really have a place to “The recent levy (last fall) go,” Phillips said. “We do have with roads and parks together Phoenix Academy but we need was a big mistake,” Stober said something much more because that’s only occupying a few. of the failed levy. “The folks What about families on the I talked to that cared about

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the same information.”

Clark said he opposes any sale of the par 3 course.

“I accept the par 3 is absolutely necessary to train the Clark vs. Cooke next generation of golfers so mayoral race I’m holding on to it,” he said.

The mayoral showdown “It’s like a swimming pool. between incumbent Suzette You don’t make money off a Cooke and challenger Tim swimming pool but the catch Clark will appear on the Nov. 5 is that’s how you train kids general ballot. The posito swim. They are certion is full-time and pays tain things you have $102,000 per year. to invest in knowing Cooke, in her eighth you will not necesyear as mayor, hopes sarily make money to get re-elected to a off of it. It’s a quality third term. She said the of life you are trying recent start of constructo capture. If you give tion of new apartments away assets they are Clark looms as a big boost to gone forever. You lose downtown. the par 3 it’s gone “The key continues to be forever. I’m not willing to live downtown as a developer is with that.” completing higher-end apartments to attract folks from younger working groups who Berrios, Schwartz want to use the train, buses council clash and bikes because it’s centrally located,” Cooke said about the The council race between complex going up at Smith Jim Berrios and Wade Street and Fourth Avenue.

Schwartz will appear on the “That will help businesses Nov. 5 general ballot. The winbecause you need people to ner will replace Councilwomsurvive.” an Jamie Perry, who decided Cooke said she has a pronot to seek re-election. posal to help fill up the empty Berrios, who owns the storefronts along Meeker Golden Steer restaurant on Street, but couldn’t reveal it the East Hill, ran for mayor yet. and lost four years ago. He is “We have a plan but I have a former Kent School Board not talked about it with the member and current Kent council yet, so it’s not proper Chamber president. He said to talk about it in public,” his business background will Cooke said when asked about help him analyze city budgets. how she would combat the “A council member’s job is closed businesses downtown. to approve financial expendiClark, in his fourth year on tures and adopt a budget so the Kent School Board after you need to be responsible serving 16 years on the Kent and maximize tax dollars,” City Council, said the lack Berrios said. “I take a business of cooperation between the approach to manage those mayor and the council has dollars.” helped cause the city’s financial Schwartz owns Blanc-nstruggles.

Schwartz Salon in downtown “You want all of your elecKent. He is chair of the city tives cooperating on the big Human Services Commission. picture,” Clark said about the “Our business owners and budget. “It doesn’t make sense building owners need a tax to have a vision and not set break to revitalize business aside resources to reach that such as with a new facade,” vision. I have council members Schwartz said about revitalwhining at me having trouble izing downtown. “There are not getting accurate or full many things we could do to information from the mayor’s make it a safer and nicer place. office – that’s not the way it’s Business owners deserve the same tax breaks as new develsupposed to work. As an elecopers.” tive, you are supposed to have

West Hill? How do we work to get access to those families?”

Police bust street racer

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Kent Police arrested a man for investigation of reckless driving after he reportedly participated in illegal street racing in the North Kent area.

An officer in a marked Chevy Tahoe police vehicle responded to a call about street racing at 1:11 a.m.

July 14 in the 22800 block of POLICE 54th Avenue South, according to the police report.

The officer noted in the report that he had made several arrests for illegal street racing in the area of 54th Avenue South in the past. When he got to the street, the officer saw two vehicles with their headlights on traveling side by side at a high rate of speed.

The officer pulled over one of the vehicles occupied by a male driver, female passenger and a dog between the driver’s seat and the passenger seat.

The driver responded to the officer that he had shown up to street race and agreed it wasn’t safe for his passenger or the dog. Officers took the man to jail and left the car with his female friend.

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Assault Officers arrested a father for investigation of fourth-degree assault for allegedly using a belt to discipline his daughter and leaving bruises on her arm and thigh.

Police received information from people familiar with the girl about a possible child abuse case, according to the police report.

When officers interviewed the girl, they saw she had bruises on her arm and thigh.

Police talked to the girl’s father, who initially said he didn’t know where the bruises came from and asked his daughter where she got them. He later admitted he disciplined his daughter before she ran away and he might have gone too far. He said he used a belt and usually strikes her in the butt.

Child Protective Services told police it had an open case involving the girl and her family even before the latest report.

Assault Officers arrested a man for investigation of fourth-degree assault after he allegedly scratched his girlfriend’s neck and back at about 2:28 a.m. July 13 at a house in the 26300 block of 116th Avenue Southeast.

The officer noted that he had responded to several other calls at the house for domestic disturbance and people at the house were always extremely intoxicated, according to the police report.

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Those wondering what public school teachers do all day are going to get an answer.

Tucked deep in Washington’s new two-year budget is money for a study to find out what a “typical work day” looks like for thousands of teachers toiling away in the state’s 295 school districts.

Lawmakers specifically want “an estimate of the percent of a teacher’s typical day that is spent on teaching related duties and the percentage of the teacher’s day that is spent on duties that are not directly related to teaching.”

They’ve asked Central Washington University’s respected College of Education and Professional Studies to figure it out for a paltry $25,000.

Researchers there intend to use much of the next school year to collect details of teachers’ daily lives in small, medium and large schools situated on both sides of the Cascades and in all corners of the state.

With logs, surveys, interviews or other means, they will try to reveal how teachers pass the hours, a subject of much debate in an unending political inquest of public education.

“It’s an old question that no one has ever answered with data,” said Linda Schactler, director of public affairs for the Ellensburgbased university. “We’ve answered it with anecdotes. We think we know, but we haven’t actually done the research.”

It’s hard to not sit through a legislative hearing on the quality of Washington schools without a champion of education reform insisting the system is failing students because teachers are not spending enough time teaching.

This is followed by a rebuttal from a teacher-type saying they can’t spend more time teaching because it is tied up on tasks [ more CORNFIELD page 7 ]

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UN needs to take a long look at the U.S. The constitution was signed more than 200 years ago, yet today there continues to be an ongoing fight to achieve basic rights for many groups: women, gays, blacks, etc.

In fact in the last several years there has been a move to take away rights only recently achieved, such as the right for a woman and her doctor to decide what is best for her when it comes to pregnancy, the rights of gays to live without being in fear, and the rights of blacks to even walk on a public street without fear of being killed or the basic right to vote.

Thirty states have now passed so call “Stand Your Ground” laws, which in practice is a license for anyone carrying a gun to kill any one he/she perceives to be a threat even if the person carrying the

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tizing spending are what the people want but it is not a message that elected officials tend to listen to.

So when the 2013 legislative session started, there was no reason to think this year was going to be any

different.

So we did what we always do: we filed an initiative to make it tougher

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gun created the confrontation.

Our so-called leaders in the public and private sectors have shown over time they are incapable of governing the country in a civilized manner, which has led to the country living in fear and being most uncivilized.

For the above reasons, I think it is time for the U.N.

Battle over tax increases will heat up again Over the past 15 years, our team of supporters has sponsored and given the voters the opportunity to vote on our tax limiting initiatives. Their goals were the same: to send a clear message to Olympia that tax increases need to be a last resort, not a first resort. Using existing resources more effectively and priori-

Right’s Commission to take a long look at this country and how its criminal justice systems and laws adversely affect its own citizens as well as citizens of other countries.

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to raise taxes. Our newest initiative pushes for a two-thirds-for-taxes constitutional amendment. Voters have approved this same policy five times. Last November, 65 percent of statewide voters approved it and it passed in all 39 counties.

A few months later, the state supreme court found that a constitutional amendment is now required, and so we’re on a mission to do

Ballots and voters’ pamphlets for the Aug. 6 primary election arrived in mailboxes last week throughout King County.

King County Elections mailed nearly 1.2 million ballots on July 17.

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For more information, visit www.kingcounty.gov/elections or call 206-296-VOTE (8683).

exactly what the court said to do.

During the legislative session, we asked our supporters to contact their legislators and remind them that the people strongly oppose higher taxes.

Emails and phone calls from constituents amplified the citizens’ clear no-tax-increase message. Many of us traveled to Olympia and testified against bills proposing higher taxes, including increased gas taxes, car tab taxes, death taxes, income taxes, sales taxes, property taxes, and many others. [ more EYMAN page 7 ]

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to convince Olympia to make tax increases a last resort; if they listen to the voters’ notax-increase message by not raising taxes, then that makes the taxpayers the winner. And that’s just fine with us.

Our tax initiatives are a means to an end.

Jack Fagan, Mike Fagan, and I are the sponsors of an initiative, which reforms and improves the initiative process itself, and it’s already qualified for this fall’s ballot.

It’s being promoted by some heroic allies of ours who successfully collected its signa-

tures and are running its fall campaign. They’re doing a great job and don’t need our help so we’re going to focus our efforts on our taxpayer protection initiative.

Our “Let The Voters Decide on a 2/3-For-Taxes Constitutional Amendment Initiative” is a huge challenge.

Allowing the voters to put this policy into the Constitution means permanent protection from Olympia’s propensity to raise taxes. Our mission is to qualify it for a public vote during a different election cycle.

We think on taxes this year, the Legislature scored an A-.

But Olympia’s appetite for tax increases has not ended; it’s only been suspended. The battle over tax increases will heat up again next year and the year after.

And it’s for that reason we will continue to pursue letting the voters vote on our initiative putting a twothirds-for-taxes constitutional amendment on the ballot.

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At one point, $15 billion in potential tax increases were being proposed.

But by the time we were ready to begin our initiative’s signature drive, only a few tax increase bills were pending. The Senate Majority Coalition Caucus, citing the voters’ approval of our two-thirds-for-taxes initiative, took a hard line on tax increases. When the dust settled, only a handful of tax increases were passed.

Maybe it was the threat of our newest initiative that got Olympia to not raise taxes.

Maybe it was the near certainty that we’d offer the voters an initiative or referendum repealing any tax increase they imposed (“Anheuser-Busch could hand a check to Tim Eyman and say go have fun,” Rep. Reuven Carlyle told PubliCola). Maybe it was constituent feedback or fear of electoral retaliation. Maybe it was all of the above.

But regardless of what caused the Legislature to not go hog wild increasing taxes this session, their fiscal restraint contributed to our decision to not do a signature drive this cycle.

One columnist says that makes us a “loser” because we weren’t able to do a tax initiative this year. He’s missing the point. We push our initiatives

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Rep. John McCoy, D-Tulalip, proposed the study by the university because he was tired of listening to the backand-forth in front of the House Education Committee on which he serves.

While he thinks teachers are weighted down by state-imposed chores, he wanted to find out if it’s actually true.

“I got frustrated at the unfunded mandates,” he said. “During the session there were some folks trying to add requirements to the teacher’s work day.

I said they’re full.”

He and two teachers who serve on the House panel – Rep. Monica Stonier, D-Vancouver, and Rep. Steve Bergquist, D-Renton – are going to help design the study.

A full report is due in December. However, lawmakers are likely to give them until the end of

the school year in order to track time expended for testing, which happens in the spring.

McCoy hopes the final product brings clarity to one part of the conversation on education reform.

But he isn’t so naïve to believe the results will quell the debate on how teachers spend their time in the classroom.

“You’ll still have the naysayers saying it won’t mean anything,” he said.

And the results may prove McCoy’s thinking wrong about teachers and become fodder for reformers.

“I understand that,” he said. “We have to get the information out there.”

Once lawmakers know how much time teachers are teaching, they can tackle the next question of how well they teach.

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City begins planning for 12-mile Kent Valley Loop Trail REPORTER STAFF

The city of Kent is working on a plan to connect the Green River and Interurban Trails at the north end of the city near South 196th Street, creating a loop trail experience and making the town a regional biking and recreation destination.

City planning has started for the proposed Kent Valley Loop Trail, a paved, 12-mile, multi-use loop capitalizing on the intersection of the Green River and Interurban trails at Foster Park at the city’s southern end.

According to Kent Parks’ project manager Brian Levenhagen, the city has a rare opportunity to create an outstanding attraction.

“Regional trails don’t often intersect, and if they do, they’re usually not situated to create a loop experience,” said Levenhagen in a city media release. “But these trails are close

[ ZONING from page 1 ] Alan Grey, North Park Neighborhood board chairman, agreed with Budell, saying that he felt that zoning plans have been “whittling away” at the neighborhood, and fears that eventually rezoning and development will damage the community.

“It seems to me that we have a viable neighborhood, and we’re chipping away at it,” Grey said. “Where do we stop?”

together, and they’re in such close proximity to downtown and other area attractions. We have a great opportunity to close the loop, so to speak, and create a feature that’s rare on this side of the state.”

Trail features “Not only would the loop trail feature fantastic views of Mount Rainier and the Green River, it would better connect the Green River and Interurban trails to neighborhoods, parks and downtown.

“What’s so great is that much of the loop is already in place; by creating a north connection, we could make better use of it,” Levenhagen said. “Our challenge is to identify the best option to close the loop at the north end of the city, in the vicinity of South 196th Street.”

A large part of the contention was over the small square of neighborhood between Cloudy, Fourth and Fifth streets. The parcel was determined by the Downtown Steering Committee as an economic development site due to its proximity to the ShoWare Center.

“Were there any representatives from the North Park area?” Grey asked. The answer was no.

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Levenhagen said it’s difficult to make formal requests for funding without a proposal in hand.

The city selected Berger Partnership, a Seattle-based landscape architecture and urban design firm, to assist with the planning and public outreach necessary to create a high– quality loop trail experience.

An interactive public involvement process is planned for the community to be a part of the development. A survey seeking ideas on what types of features the loop trail should include is available at KentValleyLoopTrail.com.

down approach to economic development. Ralph LoPriore, who has lived in Kent for 30 years and owns Mariscos restaurant on Meeker Street, worries that the zoning regulations will change how he can use his property. By incorporating multi-use zoning and general commercial zoning, LoPriore fears that the city will require the owners to make their businesses residence friendly.

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LoPriore said that he would like to feel more included in planning for the city, sentiment that the North Park group shares.

Bruce Malcolm, who also sits on the North Park Neighborhood Council, said that “in the past, things have been done kind of in the dark of night.” From now on, he said, the neighborhoods will keep a closer eye on city developments.

Board member Steve Dowell brought the discussion back to the immediate few years, saying that the changes that many of the North Park residents fear may be a long time in the making.

“It’s going to take awhile to come about, properties have to change hands,” he said.

In the end, Dowell reiterated that the planning board doesn’t have the final say.

They’re “welcome to argue their point here,” he said, but the City Council will make the final decisions.

The planning board voted to table the discussion until its next meeting on Aug. 12 at City Hall.

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Ok so you’re driving around the East Hill of Kent and you get a craving for some Mexican food…you could always go to the Big Name places but why bother when you can pull into El Charro off James Street, just across from Fred Meyer and get a great meal or have a margarita in the Iguanas Cantina.

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25633 102nd Pl SE • Kent • 253.852.0210 Azteca began as a small business over 35 years ago and has grown into what it is today, a major corporation here in the Pacific Northwest. Maria is very proud to say she is a part of it; she began working for Azteca very young. As a busser, cleaning tables then she became a hostess and with time a server. Naturally she wanted to keep growing in the company, so with a lot of years of experience she is very proud to say she is Kent Azteca General Manager. Maria likes the “hands on” approach to management that the company continues to have and truly enjoys getting to know her customers. Maria invites you to take the whole family out for Mexican tonight. Come and experience the hospitality and quality of your neighborhood Azteca, you’ll be glad you did.

This unique business is home to a small group of friends who share boutique space on the East Hill. Terri Lancaster of Nails By Design, Kelly Waskiewicz of Kelly’s Gift Boutique, Leana Leavy of Tips & Toes Nail Studio and Trish Whittlesey of Active Nails; they were voted Best of Kent several years in a row by the Kent community.

The gift boutique is famous in the area for being a select Miche HandBag Showroom and the nail ladies are Shellac Manicure and Pedicure Specialists.

Please visit them in their new location! Find us on Facebook!

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Dugan’s Inc. is a locally owned business serving Western Washington since 1983. Providing quality Promotional Products as well as Custom Imprinted and Embroidered Sportswear for Corporate Accounts, Sports Teams, Groups and Associations of all kinds Dugan’s also is a full service Trophy and Award supplier.

“The Reporter uses Dugan’s for all our awards numbering at 200+ per year.

They do outstanding work, and all of our recipients are thrilled with the beauty and the quality. We will continue to do business with them for years to come”.

Kelly and Jim are life long residents of Kent and continue to be involved in the local community.

Kelly’s Gift Boutique • 253-520-0051 Nails By Design (Mani’s Only) • 253-350-2591 Tips & Toes (Mani’s & Pedi’s) • 253-227-8762 Active Nails (Acrylic Nails, Mani’s) • 253-508-0018

Attorneys and Staff CURRAN LAW FIRM

Since 1948, Curran Law Firm has provided quality legal services to individuals, businesses, schools and municipalities throughout the Pacific Northwest. We pride ourselves on our long-standing reputation for professionalism, high ethical standards and our unfaltering commitment to client and community service.

Curran Law Firm is able to assist clients with a wide variety of legal needs including transactions and litigation involving the following issues: •Business •Real Estate •Condominium & Homeowners’ Associations •Estate Planning & Probate •Family Law •LGBT Legal Services •Medical

Malpractice & Personal Injury •School & Municipal Law The attorneys of Curran Law Firm have received some of the highest accolades in the legal community, including top peer reviews and awards for pro-bono service. We present at legal seminars and serve on boards for clients and community organizations, including King County and South King County Bar Associations, Kent Chamber of Commerce, Kent Parks Foundation, Kent Rotary, Kent Youth and Family Services, Dynamic Partners (Children’s Therapy Center) and the Kent Downtown Partnership.

For more information, visit our website at www.curranfirm.com.

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...who’s who in Kent Linda Sparks

Jeff Wagner

LINDA’S APPAREL

REPUBLIC SERVICES

25822 104th Ave. SE • Kent (Kent Hill Plaza-next to JoAnns) 253-850-4153

www.RepublicServicesNW.com 206-682-9730

Hours: Mon-Fri 11:00 - 5:00, Sat. 10:00 - 4:00, Closed Sunday

Araceli & Roberto Gonzales

Ann Lo w/ daughters Judy and Jenny

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203 S. 4th Ave. • Kent 253-854-5320

All of our food is prepared fresh daily. Lunch specials are $6.95 and up and dinner specials are $13.95 and under. Lowest prices in town.

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Join us for lunch or dinner, we are open 7 days a week, and also have a banquet room available for any special occasion.

Ann has been in the restaurant business for 33 years, since coming to America from her homeland of China. Six years ago she started China Star, where she offers daily lunch specials, ranging from $6.95-$7.95 and dinner combo’s ranting from $11.95-$14.95. China Star has a very family friendly atmosphere, as well as a full lounge with a nightly Happy Hour. Also offered is Take-Out and delivery to the local area and catering! China Star has received many other awards these past five years, including City Search 2007 and 2008, and Best of Kent Finalists for Best Asian 2008 & 2009 and WINNER in 2010, 2011, 2012, & 2013 and also voted one of top 100 Chinese Restaurants in the nation in 2008. Stop by today to see for yourself why they are an award winning restaurant.

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Locally owned and operated by Araceli and Roberto Gonzales for over 38 years. Thank you to all of our wonderful customers for voting us Best Mexican Restaurant in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013!!

Come in and say “Hello” & see why we are the BEST!!!

In addition to his work with Republic, Jeff is Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Covington and Co-Chair of the City’s Economic Development Committee. “Republic Services provides more than just garbage, yard waste and recycling services in Kent,” he added. “We are a strong corporate citizen with legacy partnerships. We are proud to call the City of Kent home, and to serve residents and businesses as environmental partners on behalf of a better, more sustainable City.”

MERIDIAN DENTAL CLINIC 422 E. Smith St. • Kent (855) 598-9606 • www.meridiandentalclinic.com

Dr. Mark Walker, DDS Dr. Mark Walker has been caring for patients in Kent since he graduated from the University of Washington School of Dentistry in 1981. His friendly manner and sense of humor readily puts his patients at ease while at the same time delivering exceptional care. Dr. Walker values the trust relationship he develops with patients and believes in treating them as he wants to be treated. Throughout his years in Kent, Dr. Walker has taken countless hours of continuing dental education and invested in proven dental technologies. This combined with his years of experience insure his patients receive the best possible care.

The joy of helping people maintain a healthy mouth and beautiful smile is what Dr. Walker loves about dentistry.

Dr. Steven Inaba, DDS Dr. Steven Inaba’s passion for dentistry lies in the ability to have a positive impact on a person’s quality of life. People are living long lives, and healthy teeth and gums play a significant role in the quality of those years. Proper prevention and good habits not only impact a lifetime, but generations to follow. Dr. Inaba graduated from the University of Washington School of Dentistry in 2005 and has been at Meridian Dental Clinic ever since. He’s dedicated far more continuing education hours than what is required by the state, and is a proud member of the American Dental Association, Washington State Dental Association, Seattle-King County Dental Society, and the Academy of General Dentistry.

Dr. Josh Walker, DDS “It is exciting to wake up each morning and come to Meridian Dental Clinic…I love what I do! Empowering people to take control of their health and quality of life is rewarding.”

Dr. “Josh” earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Puget Sound in Business & Leadership while playing basketball for the Loggers and then went on to graduate from the University of Washington School of Dentistry in 2012. After dental school he completed a 1 year Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at the Audie L. Murphy VA Hospital and Dental Clinic in San Antonio, Texas where he gained a tremendous amount of complex surgical and restorative experience while serving the needs of our nation’s veterans. In his commitment to continually provide the best care possible for patients, Dr. Walker is pursuing a Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry.

Dr. “Josh” is happy to return to the Pacific NW and join the Meridian Dental Clinic team of highly respected dentists.

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Linda’s Apparel has quality fashion at a very reasonable price. Stop by Linda’s Apparel and you’re sure to meet Linda or her husband Maynard. Linda values her long standing customers and looks forward to meeting new ones.

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Jeff Wagner, Municipal Manager for Republic Services in South Puget Sound, has extensive experience as a community organizer. A former business owner and financial advisor, he understands the value of investing in communities. “I work directly with the cities we serve. Together, we are achieving their dreams for a more sustainable future,” said Jeff. “The Republic team feels connected to the communities we serve – each one of us puts heart in our work.”

Linda has been in business on the East Hill for 15 years. She started in her garage with one rack of dresses and it grew over the years to fill a 3000 square foot retail space. Linda has a large collection of beautiful, upscale, casual and dressy clothing for women, sizes S to 1X. Her merchandise comes from Montreal, Toronto, New York, Dallas, San Francisco, L.A. and Seattle.

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MVYSO’s Summer Music Camp shaping up

The Ridge Theatre presents Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’

BY MARK KLAAS mklaas@kentreporter.com

Jennifer Grajewski naturally turned to family to help bring a Disney musical love story to life on the Kent community stage this summer.

The producer also called on many of her friends.

A wide, eclectic cast – young and old – has come together in just a few short weeks to present the classic romantic fairy tale, “Beauty and the Beast”.

At The Ridge Theatre’s full-scale musical production premiered Thursday night, the first of 14 performances on the theater group’s main stage, 12430 SE 208th St., on the Kentridge High School campus.

Proceeds from the musical benefit the local arts and college scholarships.

The all-volunteer, nonprofit community theater

organization has raised and distributed more than $160,000 in scholarships in the past 12 years.

Grajewski, the show’s coproducer with Casey Craig and Kentridge’s drama and artistic director, has kept a summer theatrical tradition going despite the daunting challenge of producing such an involved musical.

“It’s a huge show, costume and set wise,” Grajewski said, “and people expect it to be and look a certain way.”

To create the magic of the beloved classic, Grajewski searched and found plenty of talent from the area, including high school and college musical theater students and graduates. The cast also represents a blend of backgrounds and careers – from mechanical engineers to financial analysts – who wanted a chance to

All in the family: The Creasers, from left, Bill, Caelan, Marlene and Brielle each plays a part in ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ set for 14 performances on the Kent community stage. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter perform on stage.

Portraying the Beast, for instance, are two actors – Aaron Johnson, a theater major at Central Washington University, and Reggie Collins, a music and anthropology major at Pacific Lutheran University who also plays football for the Lutes.

“They wanted to come back and give back to their community,” Gra-

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jewski said. “That’s the reason why I started this. I wanted quality theater and quality theater training in our area. … This is our way to give back to the community.”

In assembling a cast of 38 strong, family came to the forefront.

The play has reunited the Sterling brothers. Tyler, a mechanical engineer at Boeing, gained national exposure performing with Vocal Point, a nine-member, male a cappella group at Brigham Young Univer-

sity that took fifth place on NBC’s third season of “The Sing Off ”.

Corbin is a music major at BYU, and Carter is a senior-to-be at Kentridge.

The musical has brought together a Kent family, the Creasers.

Caelan Creaser, a recent Kentridge graduate and award-winning actress who is bound for Ithaca (N.Y.) College to study musical theater, plays Belle, a dream role for her. She joins her [ more THEATER page 13 ]

The Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra has been hard at work putting together its sixth annual Summer Music Camp.

The camp runs Aug. 5-9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily at Maple Valley Presbyterian Church, 22659 Sweeney Road SE. The camp culminates in a 7 p.m. concert Aug. 9.

This year’s theme is “Tunes from Toons.”

They orchestra will study music from animated films such as Disney’s “Brave.”

The camp features a full staff of highly qualified coaches for every instrument section, performances by professional musicians, opportunities for small ensemble work, activities, a lunch program and more.

The camp is $75 and every student will receive a camp T-shirt.

For more information about the camp or other MVYSO programs, call 425-433-6009 or visit www.mvyso.org.

(SHCM) Smokin’ Hot Cave Man CAVEMAN KITCHENS

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Dependable: Established in Kent for over 40 years!

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Fun: Very good One-on-One but loves to mingle at any sized event!

Socialite: Celebrity and foodie favorite, Julia Child approved & always in demand!

Family Man: Someone you can take home to Mama!

Local: Smoke Roasting with Northwest woods & fresh local ingredients.

Tasteful: No additives, all natural. The real deal here. Whole foods, clean flavor.

Trustworthy: Well known & enjoyed throughout the community. Ask anyone for references & find us on Facebook (Cave Man Kitchens)!

Take home a Cave Man (for dinner) tonight!

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Brennan Beasley FARRINGTON COURT RETIREMENT

Brennan Beasley is the Executive Chef at Farrington Court Retirement Community. Brennan has been a chef at iconic venues such as the Salish Lodge, Emerald Downs, Yarrow Bay Grill, and the Rainier Club. Brennan enjoys community outreach and actively volunteers for the Kent Parks Foundation.

His most recent project with the Kent Parks Foundation was to build Turnkey Park.

Brennan is a strong-believer in continuing education and has spent many years sponsoring culinary externs from several culinary schools. Brennan also developed a 12-week culinary skills training program for the local non-profit homeless program. Brennan is also a musician at heart.

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Resist the urge to water the garden

KBAC offers free workshops on leaderships, other issues FOR THE REPORTER

Parents and children are welcome to participate in free workshops on leadership, problem solving, conflict resolution and effective listening in August.

The workshops will run from 10 a.m. to noon

calcium from the egg shell.

Save and cool the egg water and use it to water your tomatoes and houseplants.

Just be sure you don’t add salt to the water.

THE GARDENER

Q. I have glorious lilies and I cut them to use at church and give away to friends. I have just been told that if you cut the lily stems it stops them from flowering again next year. Is this true?

My lilies seem to be blooming with less and less flowers as the years go by. C.L., Kent Marianne Binetti

The end of July is when you should see plenty of green tomatoes, young zucchini and baby cucumbers in the vegetable garden.

Resist the urge to water these crops during the heat of the day or late at night.

Consistent watering when the top inch of soil is dry to the touch is the way to go.

Tomato skin is especially sensitive to splitting and scarring from too much or too little water.

Watering at night can encourage fungal infections if you keep the foliage damp on warm summer nights.

Here’s a dirt cheap tomato growing tip – if you hard boil eggs for a summer salad, save and use the cooking water. Tomatoes need lots of calcium and the left over cooking water from hard boiled eggs contains this nutrient because boiling water leaches

A. Yes, lilies use the energy of the yellowing leaves and stem to make next year’s flowers so removing a long stem when you harvest the blooms will weaken the underground bulb. But you don’t have to give up enjoying your lilies indoors as cut flowers. Just try to leave as much stem as possible on the plant when you harvest Aug. 3, 10, 17 and 24 at Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N. The workshops are part of the Kent Black Action Commission (KBAC) Education, Leadership and Advocacy Project.

The purpose of the project is to provide a public forum for parents and students to discuss the importance of education and to conduct workshops in key areas. The workshops are designed to help parents

the blooms. If you must have long stems for large displays of lilies just expect less blooms the following year. Plant lots of lilies and harvest or cut the flowers on an every other year schedule to give the bulb time to rebuild itself. Even if you decide not to bring the flowers indoors, you should cut off the faded lily blooms from the top of the stem so the plant doesn’t waste energy making seeds.

Then allow the stem and leaves to ripen and turn yellow in the garden, waiting until October to cut the stems to ground level.

Q. Help us solve a mystery about a new plant my neighbor is growing.

It looks like an alyssum with small white clusters of blooms but it is much larger and with more flowers than any alyssum we have ever seen. It is part of a flowering basket full of mixed flowers. The reason we both want to know the name is because on hot days or and students become more effective leaders and advocates for the student’s education.

Phase 3 is open to all parents and students, even if they missed phases 1 and 2 of the project.

For more details and for any questions, please con-

if she forgets to water her container the other plants wilt but this lovely white flowered plant continues to look great! Is this some type of tough new flower?

M.G., Olympia

A. Yes, this is indeed a knight in shining white blossoms that has rescued heat-stressed hanging baskets. The name of the new Lobularia hybrid is ‘Frosty Knight’ and it looks just like alyssum – but on steroids. ‘Frosty Knight’ Lobularia does well in the ground as a frilly annual peeking over the edge of sunny pathways or in hanging baskets and container gardens. In my garden this cold and heat tolerant annual flowered from April until October.

So here’s the good news – a second new variety of lobularia with a lavender tinge to the flowers has also been introduced. It is called Lobularia ‘Blushing Princess’ and it should reign with Frosty Knight as a summer favorite for any garden tact, Richard Johnson, lead facilitator for the project, at 253-631-7944 or email at ajrj01@msn.com.

Showtime • Production: “Beauty and the Beastâ€? • Shows: 7:30 p.m. July 2527, Aug. 1-3, Aug. 8-10; 2 p.m.

July 27, Aug. 3, 10; 4 p.m.

July 28, Aug. 4, • Venue: At the Ridge Theatre, Kentridge High School Performing Arts Center, 12430 SE 208th St., Kent. • Cast: 38 performers from throughout the Puget Sound area, ages 12-55. • Tickets: $15 reserved.

All three Saturday family matinees are $5, and the seating is general. Purchase through www.attheridgetheatre.com or at the door.

Sat. August 24

Des Moines Beach Park Noon to 8:00pm 15 Local Breweries • 4 Blues Bands Presented by Rotary Club of Des Moines

For Tickets & Information:

www.dmrotary.org THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS KENT

Proceeds benefit Highline Music4Life, providing musical instruments to public school students.

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fun. It’s a good memory before I head off to college.�

Q. My rhododendron has grown too large. Can I prune it back now or must I wait until spring?

J. Email A. Pruning after blooming is the general rule of green thumb for most flowering shrubs but if you have a rhododendron outgrowing its space you can remove entire branches or just pinch off the new growth candles without harming the plant.

Pruning rhododendrons during the summer months will sacrifice some of next year’s blooms however, so prepare to have a more compact but less floriferous

Friends Church

Meditation Trail

Find peace in a slow walk to 9 meditative stations - sit and reflect.

All welcome during daylight hours.

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rhododendron. Rhodies and azaleas make next year’s flowers in late summer so to really pamper these plants offer more to drink, not more to eat.

Shallow rooted shrubs like rhododendrons need more frequent water during dry spells than other shrubs if you want maximum blooms. Rhododendrons are not heavy feeders, and do not need fertilizing every year – especially if they are growing too large for their space. It is just not kind to fertilize shrubs and trees so they will grow faster, then cut off their limbs because they are growing too large.

Marianne Binetti is the author of “Easy Answers for Great Gardens� and several other books. For book requests or answers to gardening questions, write to her at: P.O. Box 872, Enumclaw, 98022. For more gardening information, visit www.binettigarden.com.

New Beginnings Christian Fellowship 8:00am & 11:00am

www.thenbcf.org 19300 108th Ave. SE Renton, WA 98057

PUBLIC NOTICES

DONATE TODAY: Kent Food Bank, 515 W. Harrison St., No. 107. For more information or to volunteer, call 253-520-3550 or visit www.skcfc.org/kentfoodbank.

[ THEATER from page 12 ] younger sister, Brielle, who plays the role of Babette and is the hair and make-up designer for the production.

The mother, Marlene, a music teacher in the Renton School District, makes her stage debut in the role of Mrs. Potts. The father, Jim, a Boeing systems analyst, plays the role of Maurice, Belle’s father.

For the Creasers, longtime supporters of the local arts and theater, the production presented a great opportunity. “Our kids wanted us to have this chance,â€? Marlene said. “How cool would it be that we could all do it together? ‌ Where else could you do this?â€?

Caelen added: “It’s really

lacking story book charm.

There may still be time to find these new varieties at local nurseries – plant these annuals now and you’ll still be able to enjoy months of color before a killing frost ends the Lobularia display in October.

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SPORTS

ShoWare Center to host 3-on-3 tournament REPORTER STAFF

O’DETTE JOINS T-BIRDS COACHING STAFF Matt O’Dette has joined the Seattle Thunderbirds junior hockey team as an assistant coach.

O’Dette was the head coach and director of hockey operations for the Bakersfield (Calif.) Condors of the ECHL for the last two seasons. Prior to joining the Condors he was an assistant coach and the assistant general manager of the Stockton (Calif.)

Thunder of the ECHL. O’Dette will be the head instructor at the T-Birds Hockey School at the ShoWare Center on Aug. 5-17. The T-Birds kick off the Western Hockey League season at home against the league champion Portland at 7:05 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21.

More than 600 players are expected at the fourth annual ShoWare Shootout 3-on3 basketball tournament Saturday and Sunday at the ShoWare Center parking lot.

Hundreds of games will feature players as young as the third grade as well as a wheelchair division. Players signed up for divisions for men, women, seniors, kids and wheelchair.

The event is presented

by Republic Services. Steve Turcotte, who organizes the event each year, said he expects to have 160 teams with three or four players on the roster playing on 17 to 19 courts. In addition to the basketball games, people will compete in hockey ball games.

Standard basketball rules will apply with some small changes. One point for a

shot made from inside the 3-point line, two points for a shot outside the line. Fouling on a player’s shot inside the 3-point line will give the player one free throw or two for a foul outside the line.

Turcotte said he expects to see more than 600 people at this year’s event, a steady growth from 115 at the first shootout in 2010.

The entry fee was $75 per team for any division. The entry fee includes a guarantee of four games, a T-shirt, and extra T-shirt if the team wins the championship game of the division.

Each division will play on its own court with a main court hosting the top divisions. The main court will be set up in the middle of the ShoWare parking lot.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit Kent Youth and Family Services.

Kent Little League 9-10 All-Stars take third in state tournament

BY ROSS COYLE rcoyle@kentreporter.com

Kent’s 9-10 All-Star team suffered two losses in the Washington State Little League baseball tournament last week on Whidbey Island.

After opening the tournament with three victories, Kent lost 6-4 against Marysville on July 18 and 15-1 against Mercer Island on July 19.

Kent placed third overall, which pleased manager Kynan Patterson.

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Between all-star selections on June 1 and winning the District 10 tournament on June 22, Patterson said the boys have a lot to be proud of. Despite the losses, Patterson put the defeats in perspective, noting that many of the other all star teams have a few years behind them, while Kent is relatively new.

“These guys just didn’t give up,” he said. “Even in the face of adversity they continued to play hard together.”

The team maintained a posi-

tive attitude regardless of what happened.

“When things didn’t go well, the dugout was still a healthy place,” Patterson said.

It’s a lot easier to learn from your mistakes with that mindset, he noted.

Solid pitching performances from Ty Collins and Jacob Yang prevented Marysville from establishing too much of a lead, while Jalin Church helped offensively, only going out once during the

Quarterback Laurel Creel threw three touchdown passes to help the Kent-based Seattle Mist defeat the Las Vegas Sin 52-14 last Saturday in a women’s Legends Football League game in Las Vegas.

The victory clinched a 4-0 regular season for the Mist and a berth in the playoffs as the Western Conference champion. Seattle opens the playoffs Aug. 24 in Los Angeles against an opponent to be determined.

Mele Rich returned an interception for a touchdown for the Mist and had two short touchdown runs. She rushed for 68 yards on nine carries.

LaShaunda Fowler had two touchdown receptions.

entire tournament.

Kent Little League will host a season in the fall to keep the kids playing and give them some extra practice, but the formal season starts in mid-February.

Registration for fall ball is open until Aug. 16, and District 10 boundaries (available on www. littleleaguewa.org/boundary-maps) apply for the season.

Registration information is available at kentll.org under the fall ball menu item.

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Kent Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Saturdays, through Sept. 28, Town Square Plaza Park, corner of Second and Smith.

Kent Lions community service project.

Vendors offering a variety of fresh locally grown farm-based foods, hand-crafted items, live entertainment and more. Free admission. Information: 253-486-9316, www.kentfarmersmarket.com.

Soroptimist International yard sale: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Aug. 23-24, 30308 148th Ave. SE, Kent. Raising funds to help finance projects that support the community. Signage will be posted at numerous locations.

Fourth annual ShoWare Shootout: July 27-28, ShoWare Center parking lot, 625 W. James St. Kent. Presented by Republic Services. South King County’s premier 3-on3 basketball event featuring age divisions for men, women, seniors, kids, wheelchair.

Teams of all ages and sizes and genders are invited. A portion of the proceeds from the event will be given to Kent Youth and Family Services. For more information, call 206240-9029 or go to showareshootout.com.

Southeast King County Coalition Against Trafficking: 7 p.m. July 30, Kent Senior Center, Room 6, 600 E. Smith St. New members welcome.

Neighborhood District Summit: 6-8 p.m. Aug. 1, Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St. Residents invited to learn about Neighborhood Program, community engagement. From neighborhood improvements and problem solving to influencing city government policies, special guest speaker Dr. Elton Gatewood will show attendees how to harness their collective resources to build strong community. Free event. Register at KentNeighborhoodProgram.com. For more information, contact Toni Azzola, program coordinator, at tazzola@KentWA.gov or 253-856-5708.

26th annual O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Northwest Nationals: 9 a.m.5 p.m. Aug. 2-4, Pacific Raceways, 31001 144th Ave. SE, Kent. The Mello Yello NHRA Drag Race Series’ annual summer stop. Tickets available through the NHRA or by calling Pacific Raceways at 253-639-5927.

Inaugural EmD3-ON-3: Aug. 10-11, Emerald Downs, 2300 Emerald Downs Drive, Auburn. At least 30 side-by-side halfcourts to be placed in the parking lot north of the grandstand, Open to teams and players of all ages and abilities. Cost per team: $120 with each team guaranteed at least three games. Information: www.emd3on3.com or www.facebook.com/emd3on3.

Seventh annual First Avenue South Block Party: Noon-8 p.m. Aug. 24, Gowe and Titus streets, Kent. Merchants kick off the fall season and celebrate with the community. Event features live music, food, a beer and wine garden, art and kid’s zone with bouncy house. Coincides with Kent Downtown Partnership Annual Classic Car show 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on the next block (Railroad Avenue) and the Kent Lions Club Saturday Market (2nd Avenue) from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Raffle items from merchants and vendors. A portion of the proceeds goes to Project Uth, a nonprofit organization.

For additional information including a schedule of events, contact Jaime Herrera at 253-277-1094.

Inaugural Kent-Meridian High School Football Classic: 8 a.m.

Sept. 14, Foster Golf Course, 13500 Interurban Ave. S., Tukwila. Powered by the National Charity Golf Association. Fundraising event to support much-needed equipment for the Kent-Meridian High School football team. $100 entry fee includes green fee and cart. Registration begins at 7 a.m. Format: 2-person scramble. More information and registration can be found at www.golfncga. com/KMF.html or email tom@golfncga.com or call Rich Murchinson at 425-770-6459 or Chris Carter 206-714-5309.

Health Kent4Health Outdoor Walk: 9-11 a.m. and 6-7:30 p.m., every Wednesday through Sept. 4. Get outside and enjoy your local park trails. For schedules, locations and more info, visit www. kent4health.com.

Southeast King County Parkinson’s Disease support group: Meets on the third Tuesday of the month, 10:30 a.m., St. John The Baptist Catholic Church, 25810 156th Ave. SE,Covington. Group’s monthly lunches are on the first Tuesday of the month at the Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. SE, Auburn. For more info contact Stephanie Lawson at 206-579-5206.

Mental Illness, Breaking the Silence, Overcoming the Shame: 7 p.m.

July 29, Lifetree CafĂŠ, Community Room, First Christian Church, 11717 240th St. SE, Kent. Explore the isolation often experienced by those with mental illness – and by their loved ones. The program features a filmed interview with Amy Simpson, author of the book “Troubled Minds.â€? She grew up with a mother who was later diagnosed with schizophrenia. For questions about Lifetree may be directed to Bob Brooks at 206-653-6532 or pastorbob@kentdisciples. org. More information is available at Lifetreecafe.com.

Kent Black Action Commission free workshops: 10 a.m.-noon, Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N. Parents and children are welcome to participate in free workshops on leadership, problem solving, conflict resolution and effective listening in August. Workshops are part of the KBAC Education, Leadership and Advocacy Project. For more details and for any questions, please contact, Richard Johnson, lead facilitator for the project, at 253-6317944 or email at ajrj01@msn.com.

Holiday, Case. Tickets: $25-$75.

Soul’d Out Christian Center Party Service: 10 a.m. Sundays, Kent-Meridian High School, East Wing Auditorium,10020 SE 256th St., Kent. Join us at “The Hot Spot.�

Weekly services. www.souldoutkent.org.

Network The Kent Chapter of Business Network, Int’l (BNI): Meets every Wednesday morning at 7 at the Old Country Buffet, 25630 104th SE, Kent. Chapter is growing.

Currently have 38 members. Do you want excellent, personal, word of mouth referrals for your business? Then come join us. For more information, contact Dr. Allan McCord at 253-854-3040.

Financial Peace University: 3 p.m.

Aug. 4, 23304 51st Ave. S., Kent. Nine-week course provides families and individuals with practical tools to gain control of their finances and set themselves up for longterm financial success. The course meets weekly where a different lesson is taught by Dave Ramsey on DVD followed by a smallgroup discussion. Lessons include budgeting, relationships and money, getting out of debt, saving for emergencies and investing.

Contact Yvonne Guerin at 253-220-8345 for more information or to register.

Reunions Kent-Meridian Class of 1973: 7 p.m.

Aug. 17, Emerald Queen Casino Showroom, 5700 Pacific Highway E, Fife. Celebration includes dinner buffet with cash bar. Grads and family are invited to kick off the day with a 10 a.m. tour of the high school as it is today. For more info, call 253-315-5277 or go to www. reunionsunlimited.com.

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Green Kent Work Party: 9 a.m.-noon July 27, Springwood Park, 12700 SE 274th St., Kent. Meet near the big slide on the northwest corner of the park.

Register at kentwa.gov/GreenKentEvent. aspx?id=23534.

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The Royal Revamp: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Aug. 23, Kent-Meridian High School, 10020 SE 256th St., Kent. Volunteers needed to work with students, parents, alumni and staff to weed, clip and bark the campus. Carpinito Brothers donating bark. Join the effort any time with shovel, rake, wheelbarrow and tools.

Community barbecue at 3 p.m. Information: Debbie Theisen, K-M campus manager, 253-373-7416 or Debbie.theisen@ kent.k12.wa.us.

Stayin’ Alive – Bee Gees Tribute: 8 p.m. Sept. 7. Offering fans the full sights and sounds of the Bee Gees playlist and singing their blockbuster hits, Stayin’ Alive is the largest and most definitive production of its kind. Tickets: $30-$60.

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Order at www.tickets.showarecenter. com. Events include: Ladies Night Out: 8 p.m. Aug. 2. Concert tour lineup includes Adina Howard, Jon B, Changing Faces, Soul for Real, Ginuwine, J.

“Beauty and the Beast!� : 7:30 p.m.

July 25-27, Aug. 1-3, Aug. 8-10; 2 p.m. July 27, Aug. 3, 10; 4 p.m. July 28, Aug. 4, Ridge Theatre, Kentridge High School Performing Arts Center, 12430 SE 208th St., Kent.

Tickets and more information available at www.attheridgetheatre.com.

Beauty and the Beast Musical Theatre Camps: July 29-Aug.2. pre-Kfourth-grade camp; Aug. 2-6, fifth-eighth grade. Ridge Theatre, Kentridge High School Performing Arts Center, 12430 SE 208th St., Kent. If your child qualifies for free/reduced lunch in the public schools, then you can receive a reduced price for this day camp.

At the Ridge Theatre (housed at Kentridge High School Performing Arts Center).

Registration details at www.attheridgetheatre.com. “Little Mary Sunshine�: 7 p.m.

Aug. 2-3, 3 p.m. Aug. 3, Performing Arts Building, main campus, Green River Community College, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn.

Brought to life by Heavier Than Air Family Theatre, “Little Mary Sunshine� is a musical that gently spoofs old-time favorites with lighthearted humor, while showcasing a personality all its own. Little Mary Sunshine features local teens from the company’s popular musical theatre camp. Tickets $8.

Information: 253-833-9111, ext. 4966, www.heavierthanair.com KENT SUMMER CONCERT SERIES KENT STATION TAKE-OUT TUESDAYS Performances Noon-1 p.m., Kent Station Plaza, 417 Ramsay Way. Free.

Bottomline Duo: July 30. Best described as light humor with serious music, this husband and wife team combines the warm depth of the double bass with the melodic beauty of the cello. Their performances are masterful, charming and entertaining.

Reilly and Maloney: Aug. 6. The enormously popular duo of Ginny Reilly and David Maloney are together again, delivering their signature brand of acoustic, contemporary folk.

REPUBLIC SERVICES WEDNESDAYS Performances noon-1 p.m., Town Square Plaza, Second and Harrison.

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ShĂłkoto: July 31. A family-friendly mixture of traditional and contemporary African and world music that is sure to make your soul sing. ShĂłkoto offers a dynamic fusion of rhythms from Ghana, Brazil, Cuba, Peru and the Deep South.

Recess Monkey: Aug. 7. Kids and parents love rockin’ to Recess Monkey. This trio blends various musical influences with clever and comical lyrics.

THURSDAYS AT THE LAKE Performances 7-8:30 p.m., Lake Meridian Park, 14800 SE 272nd Street (shuttle bus service available). Free.

Cedric Watson and Bijou Creole: Aug. 1. Spearheading the emerging generation of Cajun and Creole musicians, Watson is a fiddler, vocalist, accordionist and songwriter of enormous talent.

Bill Coffey and His Cash Money Cousins: Aug. 8. High-energy, roots-rock and retro-country singer/songwriter’s songs swerve from upbeat, jangly country pop to the darker, more lonesome side of Americana.

The Changing Colors: Aug. 15. Hailing from the tiny hamlet of Manitou Springs, Colo., The Changing Colors is a band led by twin brothers Conor and Ian Bourgal.

Dance Exploring Dance Camp: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Aug. 5-7, South Side Dance Force, 706 Central Ave. S., Kent. Camp is for children 7-12 interested in trying out different styles of dance over a three-day period. Ballet, jazz, modern, hip hop and other styles will be taught. Cost: $150 per dancer. Contact: Juanita Barron, 253-639-5829, ssdanceforce706@gmail.com. Information: www. ssdanceforce.com.

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Adopt & Shop: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 27, Kent Station, 417 Ramsay Way. Hosted by Pawsitive Alliance and RASKC (Regional Animal Services of King County). More than 100 dogs, cats and other companion animals available for adoption. More than 20 animal rescue agencies and more than more than a dozen vendors will be on site. Kent Station, city of Kent, Family Dog Training Center, and The Soggy Doggy sponsoring. Information: www.pawsitivealliance.org.

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Strides 4 Students Fun Run/Fill the Bus: 8:30 a.m. Aug. 24, ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St., Kent. Communities In Schools of Kent and South Sudan Community Restoration Program, a mission of Kent Lutheran Church, present the event.

Proceeds will be used to build and furnish a primary school in Malual, South Sudan.

Registration at 7:30 a.m. with race times starting at 8:30 a.m. for runners, 9 a.m. for walkers. The Fill the Bus activity will benefit the Kent School District. Runners, walkers and spectators are invited to â&#x20AC;&#x153;fill the busâ&#x20AC;? from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. with much-needed school supplies. Entry fee is $25 for adults with discounts for youths, teams, families and those who register by Aug. 1. Online registration is available at Active.com (strides4students-5k-2013).

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Kent’s Ian Durnford and Garrett Van Hook FOR THE REPORTER mutual understandmade the spring ing by building The U.S. Department of semester honor roll lasting relationships State has awarded Thomas at Montana State with his host family Pham, a Kentwood High University. … The and friends, and School student, one of following students through commu65 scholarships to study from Kent recently nity engagement in abroad on the Kennedygraduated from volunteer service Lugar Youth Exchange Pham Seattle Pacific Uniand leadership and Study (YES) versity: Tiffany Bond training.

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SCHOOL (bachelor of science degree, Th e KennedyThe competitive, nursing); Charis Chinn (magna Lugar YES program merit-based award was first authorized cum laude, bachelor of arts, covers the full by the U.S. Congress sociology); Arim Choe (cum cost of an academic in the aftermath of laude, B.A., sociology) and year abroad, providing Sept. 11, 2001, as an effort Deandra Muschett (B.A., comThomas a full immersion to increase dialogue and munication, communication experience through livunderstanding between studies emphasis). … Kent’s ing with a host family in Jennifer Gorman made the Turkey, attending a Turkish the U.S. and countries with significant Muslim populaspring semester dean’s list at high school, and helping tions.

Linfield College (McMindevelop the skills necessary nville, Ore.). … The State to be a leader in the global Elsewhere Superintendent of Public Incommunity. struction selected Northwood The YES Abroad The preliminary rate Middle School to participate program is funded by the of passing the Reading in the 2014 administration U.S. Department of State’s and Writing High School Bureau of Educational and Proficiency Exams (HSPEs) of the National Assessment of Educational Progress Cultural Affairs. exceeded 96.5 percent for (NAEP) tests. Northwood Through his participathe Kent School District class will represent student perfortion in the YES Abroad of 2013. This is higher than mance nationally. NAEP is program, Thomas will be the state passing rates of 93 the largest nationally repreat the forefront of citizen percent. About 290 addisentative measure of student diplomacy, serving as a tional students have signed “youth ambassador” in his up to take the August Read- achievement throughout the host country, promoting ing and Writing HSPE as of country.

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