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The Washington Liquor Control Board this past week conducted its lottery for marijuana retail businesses, randomly ranking the applicants in cities where the number of prospective retailers outpaces the number of licenses allotted.

In Renton, nine marijuana retailers are competing for the three licenses to be issued for the city.

Applicants have been notified of their standing.

The top three ranked applicants are The Dormouse, in the 900 block of Thomas Avenue Southwest, Northwest Cannabis Emporium in the 1200 block of Union Avenue Northeast and Seattle Tribe Partners in the 100 block of Southwest 41st Street.

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Lawsuit claims subsurface and aerial rights were illegally transferred

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A group of 74 landowners living along the old Burlington Northern Santa Fe right-of-way are suing the Port of Seattle, King County and Puget Sound Energy in an attempt to stop the power purveyor from building new transmission lines along the route.

In the lawsuit, the property owners allege that the Port and King County illegally sold the subsurface and aerial rights above the former railroad easement to PSE. The suit claims that the original [ more LAWSUIT page 11 ]

Creepies and crawlies Heather Fogerty, 9, holds a hedgehog Saturday at the Northwest Reptile Expo at the Renton Community Center. Right, Finnian Cantoni is not quite as thrilled with a chameleon, as Michael Freeman looks on. Brian Beckley, Renton Reporter

A piece of aviation history lands at Renton Airport this weekend History buffs and aviation buffs alike have a chance to experience the past this weekend as the B-17 Bomber “Movie Memphis Belle” is making a stop in Renton as part of Liberty Foundation’s Salute to Veterans Tour.

The bomber will be open to the public this weekend and will also be available for flights at a cost.

“Get in touch with history for a little bit,” said pilot Dave Lyon during a press event earlier this week.

Lyon said the plane was a “living memorial to all

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More than 12,730 B-17 bombers, known as the “Flying Fortress,” were built between 1935 and 1945 and the craft’s famous silhouette is forever associated with Allied bombing raids that helped bring about the end of World War II. The plane was well known for its ability to go deep into enemy territory and stay in the air even after taking severe damage from anti-aircraft guns.

Today, only about a dozen of the crafts are still flying. [ more B-17 page 15 ]

Ted Gary, who served as a tail gunner in a B-17 during World War II, poses next to the Movie Memphis Belle Monday at Renton Airport. Brian Beckley, Renton Reporter

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The Renton Salvation Army Corps will hold an open house in its newly remodeled space from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., May 14, at 720 S. Tobin, Renton.

The kitchen has been upgraded for the Renton Community Supper, which is served nightly between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at no charge.

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Boeing Co. receives Patriot Award for military support

By TRACEY COMPTON tcompton@rentonreporter.com

With the sight of the Chinook helicopter circling and landing at Renton Municipal Airport, the message was pretty clear to the Boeing Co. officials onhand: we salute you.

That’s the message Jordan Hill, a 737 line worker, wanted to convey to his managers and co-workers on Friday evening, May 2. Hill, who is also in the National Guard, nominated Boeing and his manager there to receive the Above and Beyond Award and the Patriot Award.

The intent of both awards is to honor civilian companies and people for working with service men and woman to coordinate their work responsibilities and their service to their country. The awards are part of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, a division of the Department of Defense that was established in 1972.

Hill made quite the entrance to the awards presentation, flying in with his co-workers and fellow service men on the giant, tandem rotor chopper.

Jim Davis, vice president of Boeing 737 Manufacturing Operations, called the experience pretty emotional as he accepted the Above and Beyond Award on behalf of the company.

“The saying is that freedom is not free and the sacrifice that our service people give and their families is incredible,” said Davis. “So, just to be part of it, to have a Boeing product, a Chinook helicopter fly in here, with Jordan and his crew is amazing.”

It’s a reminder of why the company has such programs in place to make it easier for those who serve in the military, Davis said.

Hill is a crew chief for the CH47 Chinook helicopter based out of Ft. Lewis. Four years ago, just after he got a job with Boeing, he was called up and deployed to Afghanistan. He was on active duty for a year and five months, while Boeing held his job and paid him deferential pay to supplement what he was getting in the military.

When he returned, his job was waiting for him, as well as benefits like counseling and a Boeing representative who acts as a liaison to the military for deployment circumstances.

“They are a huge support,” said Hill. “I work with a couple of guys, who are prior military and so they really understand and support what I’m doing.”

Even his non-military co-workers understand his schedule that keeps him flying and away from work one to three times a week, Hill said.

Henry Lains , a Boeing manager, accepts the Patriot Award from Robert DeWald of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. (below) A Chinook helicopter flies over Renton Municipal Airport. tracey compton, Renton Reporter

The Patriot Award was presented to Henry Lains, Hill’s manager when he was deployed. Tom Carlson, a senior 787 manager, received a certificate of appreciation along with Debbra Acker, Hill’s current 737 line manager.

Hill gifted a flag his service members dedicated in Afghanistan to his entire group of co-workers. Robert DeWald, of the ESGR, gave the formal presentation of awards.

Hill’s Capt. Jonatthan Uran had never been a part of such a ceremony for the community before but

called it an honor.

“Giving back to the community and our local employers, who support the military is really an honor for myself,” Uran said. “(We) really want to make sure the community

knows how much their support to our citizen soldiers (means). They’re giving us their workers every weekend, during the summer for state emergencies, for federal missions. We wouldn’t be able to do what we do.”

Renton School Board approves free, full-day kindergarten

By TRACEY COMPTON tcompton@rentonreporter.com

The Renton School Board last week voted 6 to 0 to officially implement free full-day kindergarten starting next year.

The decision comes on the heels of a study session last week to discuss the possible implications of the plan in the district.

“The district is moving forward to have free full-day kindergarten at all elementary schools beginning next school year. We continue to prepare those schools that currently do not have full-day kindergarten programs for the transition,” said Randy Matheson, district spokesperson, in an email.

“And, we are ensuring that any parent who signed-up for half-day programs prior to the

decision, or who paid a deposit for tuitionbased kindergarten programs, know of the change and are provided refunds,” he continued.

School Board protocol does not dictate that the school board has to vote on something presented to them in a study session, but members felt they needed to be clear on their acceptance of the measure, according to Matheson.

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Lucy Anne Flora lost her long battle with dementia with family by her side on April 25, 2014. Born in 1929, she grew up in the farming community of Fort Morgan, Colorado. She attended Colorado State University where she met the love of her life David Flora. They were married after graduation.

She was a homemaker, seamstress, 4H leader, Master Gardener, nurseryman, and pianist. She was preceded in death by David.

She is survived by two sons William and Thomas Flora, two grandchildren Shara Sauve and Brian Flora, and three greatgrandchildren Isabelle, Elisabeth, and Aiden, and her siblings Jean Wiseman, John Graves and Jim Graves.

A celebration of life service will be held at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church; 99 Wells Ave S., Renton at 10:30 on May 14th with reception following.

The family wishes to thank the memory care staff at the Chateau at Valley for their compassionate care provided her for the last seven years.

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Larry Peters, 70, of Sequim, Washington passed away peacefully at home after a 7 year battle with lung cancer.

Born September 30, 1943 in Storm Lake Iowa to Virgil and Irene (Benberg) Peters. He is survived by his best friend and wife of 47 years, Gloria (Berrian) Peters. His children, Tammy (Mike) Cooley and Tonya (Anthony) Carlone; Grandchildren, Taylor Cooley, Isabella, Gavin and Giuliana Carlone; Siblings, Jim (Fran), Dave and Virg Peters, Jeannine (Larry) Nygren and Carolyn (Bob) Petersen.

Larry grew up in the Flathead Valley of Montana. In 1972 Larry started, L.G. Peters Construction Company and for over 30 years designed and built homes in the Renton/Kent area.

He and his wife retired in 2001 to Sequim,Washington. He enjoyed gardening, being in nature, playing cards and had a great sense of humor.

He will be deeply missed by his family and friends and will be forever in our hearts. Please visit; http://larry-gene-peters.forevermissed.com.

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Community members got their first look at some of the ideas City of Renton Parks planners have for a new park in the Highlands that is part of the Sunset Redevelopment project.

The project is the Sunset Neighborhood Master Plan and the open house was held last Thursday to solicit feedback from the community.

Four concepts were presented, representing the last three months of work by landscape achitect, HBB, and engineer, CH2MHILL. Only four components have been decided in each of the concepts: the park size, loading and unloading zones, the location and configuration of the regional stormwater facility and the parking location.

“I like the idea of having a park that is open to all generations to use and play, and after the community members brought up the idea of spaces for teens,

Jon Troxel shares his thoughts on a new park planned for the Renton Highlands with Leslie Betlach with the City of Renton. tracey compton, Renton Reporter

think that this park will be just that,” said Kaelene Nobis, resident outreach coordinator for Renton Housing Authority.

“I think it’s going to end up being pretty cohesive for the residents and really entwined with the library,” she said.

About 20 people showed up for the meeting at McKnight Middle School. They listened to an explanation of concepts by the project team and then gathered

into groups to share their own ideas. Some of the people present were intent upon asking about the number of housing units that will go into the property. The Sunset Redevelopment is intended to be a mix of market rate and low-income housing.

Members of the audience were concerned if the city looked at areas of overlap in terms of amenities at other nearby parks. According to officials, in trying to keep

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Mary died peacefully on April 20, 2014 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup, WA surrounded by love and family. She was born August 16, 1950 in St. Peter, MN to Leonard and Rosemary (Speikers) Mader. After graduating from McKinley High School in Le Center, MN she was wed to high school sweetheart Roger Lee. With Roger, she lived in South Carolina, Minnesota, Illinois, Virginia, Missisippi, Renton, and most recently, Eatonville, WA. She was preceded in death by parents, Leonard and Rosemary Mader and father-in-law E. Philip Lee. Mary is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Roger, cherished daughters Pamela (Dan) Hofer, Victoria (Erik) Swanson, Cassandra (Derek) LeeMcNeill and Mary Lee (Chandler); 5 grandchildren of whom she was truly proud of, and received so much joy from: Nathan, Riley, Chase, Andria, and Jasper; siblings, Lucille Meger, Ruth Johnson, Leonard Mader and Glory Duffy, mother-in-law Estelle Lee and many other relatives and friends.

A memorial service was held at Eatonville Baptist Church and interment will be at Tahoma National Cemetery.

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the park a neighborhood park and not a regional destination, some amenities came off the list.

What’s known almost certainly is that it will not be a dog park.

Community members came up with a list of things they’d like to see, which included activities for teens, all weather shelters, sports fields and courts, a flat lawn for creative play, a spray park and pea patch, among many other ideas.

“I think it’s wonderful to see picnic areas and play areas, environmentally safe areas for people in this community,” said Jon Troxel, an area apartment owner. “I whole-heartedly support this concept.”

Cynthia Burns, chair of the Parks Commission, was also in attendance and said she was amazed by the participation of those who turned out for the event.

“Everyone shared equally,” she said. “It was no holding back and that’s the kind of public involvement that we want in developing our parks.”

Parks Planning and Natural Resources Director Leslie Betlach said she thought the exchange went well with the community.

She has received a lot of “thank yous,” she said, for her work on the project.

People are surprised to be getting a redesigned neighborhood park.

The next steps are for the project team to pull to[ more Park page 5 ]

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As part of the recognition, teachers attend Rotary’s recognition luncheon held at the Maplewood Golf Course and receives $200 to be used for classroom supplies, or instructional materials.

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gether all of the comments and come up with some alternative solutions for the next open house meeting, which is June 18. There is no timeframe for construction yet. The land still has to be acquired and developed, Betlach said.

“It’s not uncommon,” she said. “We’re planning for the future; there’s opportunity out there through grants and other funding sources.”

Betlach also said at this stage there is no budget projection for the project.

The Rev. Linda Smith leads the CROP walk participants out of Liberty Park on Sunday. Submitted

Annual CROP Hunger Walk brings in thousands of dollars to feed the needy Event on Cedar River Trail has raised more than $533,000 over past 30 years

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A rainy Renton CROP Hunger Walk Sunday is well on its way to reaching its goal of $31,000.

“We had a very successful, brisk, fun walk, with May showers and lots of colorful rain jackets and umbrellas,” said co-coordinator Sharon Kenyon.

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The walk began at Liberty Park and followed the Cedar River Trail.

Before the walk began, the Rev. Linda Smith, director of the Center of Hope, the shelter for homeless women and children at Renton City Hall, thanked the participants for their support.

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“Get in touch with history for a little bit.“ B-17 pilot Dave Lyon on the chance to fly in the famed ‘Flying Fortress’ this weekend

Coal, oil trains put all living things at risk EDITOR’S NOTE: For more than 30 years, Billy Frank Jr., whose column “Being Frank” regularly ran in the Renton Reporter, was chairman of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission. He passed away Monday. His funeral is 10 a.m. Sunday, May 11, in the Squaxin Island Tribe’s event center at the Little Creek Casino Resort, 91 W. State Route 108, Shelton.

OLYMPIA – Our environment, health, safety and communities are at risk from decisions being made now to transport and export trainloads of coal and oil through western Washington.

If coal export terminals proposed for Cherry Point near Bellingham, and Longview on the Columbia River are approved, hundreds of trains and barges would run from Montana and Wyoming every day, spreading coal dust along the way. That same coal will continue to pollute our world when it is burned in China and other countries thousands of miles away.

Now that threat is joined by proposals to use mile-long crude oil trains to feed massive new oil terminals in Grays Harbor. Safety is a huge concern. Since 2008 nearly a dozen oil trains have been derailed in the U.S. In December, a fire burned for over 24 hours after a 106-car train carrying crude oil collided with a grain train in North Dakota. In July, an oil train accident killed 47 people and leaked an estimated 1.5 million gallons of oil in Quebec, Canada.

It’s clear that crude oil can be explosive and the tankers used to transport it by rail are simply unsafe. These oil trains are an accident waiting to happen to any town along the route from the oil fields of the Midwest to the shores of western Washington.

Plans for shipping crude oil from Grays Harbor also include dredging the Chehalis River estuary, which will damage habitat needed by fish, shellfish and birds. Large numbers of huge tanker ships moving in and out of the harbor would interfere with Indian and non-Indian fisheries and other vessel traffic.

The few jobs that the transport and export of coal and oil offer would come at the cost of catastrophic damage to our environment for years. We would have to live with that damage for many years. Everyone knows that oil and water don’t mix, and neither do oil and fish, oil and wildlife, or oil and just about Billy Frank Jr.

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Letters to the editor Like the ‘Rosies,’ Coulon ‘walkers’ part of our history I would like to compliment your reporter Tracey Compton on her excellent article about the “Walkers” at Gene Coulon Park (April 25 edition of the Renton Reporter). These dedicated women who walk the paths there also work diligently at every holiday to festively decorate the statues for all the park visitors to enjoy.

I think Tracey really captured the true friendship and enjoyment that these women share with each other, as well as bringing fun and smiles to the entire neighborhood and, of course, the city of Renton.

I would like to add that my mom Gwen Meyers was a walker and now at 89 is still a statue dresser and has participated in this tradition for years. What I find amazing is that she left her tiny sparse town as a very young 18-year-old (and left all she knew in the middle of Minnesota), and ventured out to work for the Boeing plant in Renton. She and others like her were known as “Rosie the Riveters” (young women who left home to help out during the war in the 1940s).

After all these years, my mom is still contributing to the delight of the all of us. From a devoted Rosie the Riveter at Boeing in the 1940s to an enthusiastic statue dresser at Gene Coulon Park in 2014; and both places are less than one mile away from each other but more than 70 years apart!

I’m so very proud of my mom and what she’s accomplished, and I think all the women who dress the statues are incredible and inspiring!

Maureen (Meyers) VanderPas, Renton

Help still needed to save downtown bookstore

Old Renton Book Exchange still needs our help. So far she has reached just over $3,000 toward her goal of $15,000 on gofundme.com so Dacia Hansen (the owner) can pay back the six months of back rent that she owes.

On May 9, she is hosting a ladies-only, Sipand-Shop at the bookstore in time for Mother’s Day. Not only does she sell new and used books but she also sells handmade cards, book purses and other assorted goodies.

For more information on current and future events that the Old Renton Book Exchange holds please go to www.oldrentonbooks.com and or follow her on Facebook.

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Free speech is still the law of the land The Board of Directors of the Liberty Ridge HOA got it all wrong: If the BOD had received complaints about the Renton Reporter’s weekly deliveries being left in front yards, they should have taken names and address numbers and forwarded the list to the Reporter’s staff and thus allowing them to stop deliveries to them.

Instead they forced all 425 residents, at least those who wanted and appreciated this fine community newspaper, to contact the newspaper individually, jamming up their phone lines and preventing regular business. The board chairman was reminded that the First Amendment protecting free speech is still the law of the land and that the Reporter represents that issue with quality reporting.

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Renton’s second Youth Education and Safety Fair is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Sunday at the Renton Community Center.

Join the police department for an afternoon of fun and activities, pick up free children ID kits, tips on internet safety and other free safety resources. There will also be a chance to learn CPR, join in games or raffles and face painting for the kids.

The Burien Fire children’s fire safety house will be on hand for tours and to teach kids how to escape a fire.

Children can also see a fire ladder truck in person, sit in special response police vehicles and learn safety tips from police and fire personnel.

There will also be a special mascot on hand to greet children and introduce them to an afternoon of activities.

The 911 Community and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound have joined efforts to bring attention to issues impacting the safety of children. The groups are uniting with the National Center for Miss-

ing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) to promote their annual “Take 25” campaign, encouraging parents and guardians to take 25 minutes out of their day to talk to children about safety in honor of National Missing Children’s Day.

Aunt Dottie returns May 18 Come celebrate spring with Aunt Dottie and Nephew Aaron, live at Renton Civic Theatre on May 18.

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The following information was compiled from Renton Police Department case reports.

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A fight erupted at the basketball court at Heritage Park in the Highlands April 25 when a man carrying a gun accused one of the basketball players of stealing from him.

The suspect, a 19-year-old Renton man, had pulled a gun from his pocket. Not knowing whether the gun was real, a player punched him and wrestled him to the ground.

The suspect got up, chasing the player’s friends and trying to pick a fight with them.

When officers arrived, the suspect’s face was covered with blood. He wasn’t placed in handcuffs because he complained of intense pain in his shoulder. The player declined treatment.

The suspect was treated by medics and taken to Valley Medical Center. The semi-automatic handgun was found on the ground; its owner in Seattle had reported it missing.

The 19-year-old was arrested for using a weapon to threaten another person.

Officers also found a backpack that belonged to the suspect. Checking for weapons, they found two glass jars with 3.24 ounces of marijuana.

The suspect told officers he has a prescription for the marijuana, which was in his wallet. Officers couldn’t verify that because he was secured on his back for transport to the hospital.

The marijuana was placed into evidence.

Pass on the no helmet but not gun A 22-year-old Renton was riding his BMX bicycle just after midnight on April 23 on Stevens Avenue Southwest without a helmet or a light.

He was stopped; a records check showed he had no warrants nor was he a convicted felon.

But he was leaning against his bike awkwardly, his right arm hugging his right hip.

A gray sweatshirt covered his waistline.

The officer asked the man whether he was concealing something. He said yes. What are you carrying? A gun.

He didn’t have a concealed weapons permit and said he was taking the gun to a friend. He wouldn’t divulge he friend’s name.

The 7.65 caliber semi-auto pistol had seven rounds in the magazine, but the chamber was empty.

The case was forwarded to prosecutors to determine whether the man would be cited for carrying a concealed weapon without a permit. The pistol was entered into evidence.

He was verbally warned for the bicycle violation.

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A stick of deodorant was lit on fire April 23, melting on the banister of a stairwell of an apartment complex on Northeast Third Court.

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Truck with gun spotted at school A Ford truck with a rifle hanging out its rear back window was spotted in the parking lot of Lindbergh High School at about 7 a.m. April 24.

The newer Ford F-150 pickup truck was traveling at a slow speed in Lindbergh’s entrance. The truck followed the reporting party, stopping at the entrance to the staff parking lot, where it waited for a minute and then left.

The reporting party had no identifying information about the truck or the driver.

Employee’s torch aids burglary Thieves used an acetylene torch belonging to a used-carlot’s employee to cut a 2 1/2-foot-wide hole in a fence April 24 on Rainier Avenue North so they could make off with a large power washer.

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Flying high Renton-area track teams continue to lead the Seamount League as the postseason approaches. Above, Lindbergh’s Robby Williamson takes second place in the pole vault May 1 while Hazen’s Kate Ahearn celebrates her finish in the 800 meters. On Friday, all three Renton high schools face off against each other at Renton Memorial Stadium. VICKI MADDY, For the Renton Reporter

Senior Drew Harka collected three hits as the Hazen Highlanders took home a 5-1 victory over Tyee in seven innings at Tyee High School on May 2.

Harka doubled in the third inning and singled in the fifth and seventh innings.

Ryan Gayte was a workhorse on the bump while collecting the win for Highlanders. Gayte pitched seven innings and allowed one earned run, seven hits and one walk while striking out two.

The Highlanders never trailed after scoring three runs in the third on two doubles and an RBI single by J. Crosby.

Hazen also brought home one run in the fourth inning and matched that run total in the sixth. In the fourth, Highlanders scored on an RBI single by DJ Anderson, bringing home Eli Azcueta.

Tyee scored its only run of the game on a solo home run by Jordan Owen in the fourth inning.

Hazen is now 12-6 overall and 11-3 in the Seamount.

The Highlanders also qualified for the Seamount League subdistrict tournament, which begins this week.

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Highlanders look to finish in third after rough start to the season

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Contact and submissions: Brian Beckley bbeckley@rentonreporter.com or 425.255.3484, ext. 5050

The Hazen boys soccer team secured a trip to this spring’s Seamount League playoffs with a 2-0 win Friday over Lindbergh and then played league-leading Kennedy Catholic to a draw Tuesday.

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Hazen coach Ken Matthews credited Lindbergh for their tough play. Last season, the Eagles finished 0-14-0, but have made improvements this year.

So far they have won three games and battled to close finishes in many others, including against Hazen earlier this season. (The Highlanders won 1-0.)

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most improved team in the league,” said Matthews in an email. “They played us tough this year – they make it tough to score.”

According to Matthews, the win against Lindbergh puts Hazen out-of-reach of the league’s fourth-place team, Highline. However, Kennedy secured the top spot with a win over Tyee and Foster’s defeat of Renton gives them a strong advantage for the second seed, though after a rough start to the year, Matthews is just pleased to get into the postseason, where anything can happen.

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to get to the playoffs with your line up and rotation set. The guys got us to the playoffs now I have to set that line up in these next two games,” Matthews said.

On Tuesday, Hazen and Kennedy Catholic played to a 1-1 draw.

After a scoreless first half, Hazen senior forward Isaiah Blount scored off an assist from Garcia at the four-minute mark of the second. The score stayed that way until Kennedy evened it up on a penalty kick at the 23-minute mark for the 1-1 tie.

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Hazen and Kennedy have battled for Seamount League supremacy through a series of tight, hardfought matches. The league championship during that span has been claimed by either Hazen or Kennedy with each school winning two years.

Hazen is now 8-2-5 overall on the season and 7-1-5 in the Seamount.

They were scheduled to play Tyee Thursday at Renton Memorial Stadium.

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In 2010, the Port sold the aerial and subsurface easement rights to PSE, which the company has included as a possible route in its Energize Eastside project. Lawyers in the suit claim the sale was “wrongfully and illegally” done.

“Washington case law plainly establishes that an easement for a railroad use does not include subsurface or aerial rights, and would not include the right to put up high-tension power lines,” said Tom Stewart, lawyer of the plaintiffs, in a press release.

“We are simply protecting our ownership of aerial and subsurface interests in the right “Washington case law of way,” said Scott Kaseburg, one plainly establishes of the plaintiffs in the suit, addthat an easement for ing that “protecting these rights has the added benefit of assuring railroad use does not include subsurface that pedestrians and bicyclists eventually using the trail will not or aerial rights, and be exposed to an urban jungle of would not include the power equipment and clear-cut right to put up hightension power lines.” trees for the entire width and Tom Stewart, attorney length of the corridor.” for the plaintiffs According to the suit, the Trails Act states the right-ofways should be preserved for “possible future railroad use rights-of-ways not currently in service and to allow interim use of the land as recreational trails.” In 2008, BNSF and the Port, along with King County, entered an agreement on the rights-of-ways in which Burlington Northern specifically stated that BNSF’s interest in the property “may only rise to the level of an easement for railroad purposes” and that the Port and County were “willing to accept the property on that basis.”

According to the original easements for the railroad, signed in the late 1800s, the underlying property owners kept fee title to the land, including aerial and subsurface rights.

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PSE spokesman Andy Wappler said the legal issues in the case are “complex” and until they are settled, all of the present route options will remain on the table. He also said it was still “very early” in the public outreach process and the company was still months away from a decision on routes and a year away from getting permits; however, the company’s position that the infrastructure upgrade is necessary has not changed.

“The legal issues are still to be decided, but the need is still clear,” he said.

Because King County is named in the suit, the case was filed in Snohomish County Superior Court. A trial date has not been set.

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PUBLIC NOTICES VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER District Healthcare System NOTICE OF BOARD COMMITTEE MEETING Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Valley Medical Center Board of Trustees, Finance Facilities & Audit Committee will be held on Thursday, May 15 at 2:30 p.m. in the Board Room of Valley Medical Center, Renton WA. Regular meetings of the Valley Medical Center Board of Trustees, Finance Facilities and Audit Committee will continue to be held on the 3rd Monday of each month at 2:30 p.m. in the Board Room of Valley Medical Center, unless changed by public notice.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES (District Healthcare System) By: Sandra Sward Executive Assistant to the Valley Board Published in Kent, Renton, Covington/Maple Valley/Black Diamond Reporters on May 2, 2014, May 9, 2014. #1036216.

PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO. 1 OF KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON (VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER) NOTICE OF HEARING FOR SALE OF PROPERTY Notice of Proposed Sale. In accordance with RCW 70.44.

300, the Board of Trustees of Valley Medical Center hereby gives notice of its intent to sell real property belonging to the District by private sale. The property to be sold is vacant real property located at 29001 Military Road South, Federal Way, WA. The Board has previously declared this property surplus to the District. Prior to such sale, the Board shall conduct a public hearing and will consider any evidence offered for and against the propriety and advisability of the proposed sale. The date and time for such hearing shall be Monday, May 19, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. in the Board Room of Valley Medical Center, at the beginning of the Valley Board’s scheduled meeting. The public is invited to attend.

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO. 1 OF KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON (VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER) By: Sandra Sward Exec Asst. to the Valley Board Published in the Kent, Renton, Covington/Maple Valley/Black Diamond Reporters on May 2, 2014 and May 9, 2014.#1036389

Callidus Development, Inc., 16834 SE 43rd Street, Bellevue, WA 98006 is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit. The proposed project, Boulevard Landing, is located at 12414 Military Rd. S. in Burien, King County, WA. This project involves 2.25 acres of soil disturbance for construction activities.

Stormwater will be discharged to an unnamed tributary to the Duwamish 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 173201A-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 Renton Reporter on May 9, 2014 and May16, 2014. #1051936.

NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE RENTON, WASHINGTON The Environmental Review Committee has issued a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS-M) for the following project under the authority of the Renton Municipal Code.

132ND Sewer Main Extension Variance LUA14-000453 Location: City of Renton requested SEPA Review and Administrative Critical Area Variance Review for a 775-lineal foot extension of public 8inch sewer main. The project location is within the public right-of-way of S 132nd St and across a vacant parcel (PID 2144800535) with a Class 4 stream and buffer. The sewer would cross the stream 8 feet above the stream and will be contained within an 18-inch steel casing. 902 sf of stream buffer will be impacted. Buffer mitigation is proposed.

Appeals of the DNS-M must be

filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on May 23, 2014, together with the required fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and more information may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, (425) 430-6510.

Published in the Renton Reporter on May 9, 2014. #1052051.

KRRV Development LLC, P.O. Box 908 Ravensdale, WA 98051 is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit.

The proposed project, Lake Washington View Estates single family subdivision is located at 4200 Lake Washington Blvd N, Renton WA 98059 in King County. This project involves 2.23 acres of soil disturbance for single family development activities. Stormwater will be discharged to the City of Renton storm drainage system which ultimately drains into May Creek.

Any persons desiring to present their views to the Washington State Department of Ecology regarding this application, or interested in the 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 173201A-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 Renton Reporter on May 2, 2014 and May 9, 2014. #1038725.

City of Renton Public Notice Stormwater Project Comment Period The City of Renton, 1055 S Grady Way, Renton WA 98057, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge Permit.

The proposed project, Naches Avenue SW/SW 7th Street Storm System Improvement Project is located at SW 7th Street between Naches Avenue SW and Lind

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This project involves 1.5 acres of soil disturbance for utilities and stormwater treatment facilities construction.

The receiving water is an unnamed stream, a tributary to Springbrook Creek and the Black River system, with the confluence approximately 800 feet downstream of the culvert at Naches Avenue SW. This project is funded in part by the Washington State Department of Ecology’s 2012 Stormwater Retrofit and LID Competitive Grant Program, Grant No. G1200555.

Any person desiring to present their views to the Department of Ecology regarding this application may do so in writing within thirty days of the last date of publication of this notice. Comments shall be submitted to the Department of Ecology. Any person interested in Ecology’s action on this application may notify the department of their interest within thirty 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 may be submitted to: Department of Ecology Attn: Water Quality Program, Construction Stormwater PO Box 47696 Olympia, WA 98504-7696 Published in the Renton Reporter on May 9, 2014 and May 16, 2014. #1052089.

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Ted Gary and pilot Dave Lyon share a smile, left. Gary was a tail gunner in a B-17 during the war, right.

Bottom left is a view of Renton’s Highlands from the nose of the plane, while Seattle is visible over the wing in the bottom right. Brian Beckley, Renton Reporter

There’s no missing the historic feel with machine guns, bombs, Morse code [ B-17 from page 1] The “Movie Memphis Belle” was built in 1945 and never saw any combat. It was sold as surplus and was converted to a water bomber in 1960 to fight fires. In 1982, the plane, a B-17G model, was restored to look like a B17F, complete with power turrets and an early-style tail gunners compartment.

In 1989, the plane was hired for use in the filming of the movie “Memphis Belle” and was painted to look like the fabled aircraft, which today resides in a museum in Ohio. After filming, the plane retained the paint scheme, though the word “movie” was added to

the name on the nose to differentiate from the original.

Inside, the plane is smaller than one might expect for something called a “Flying Fortress,” but there is still plenty of room to move around. Passengers are given the opportunity to explore the craft, including the nose. Additionally, part of the top of the plane comes off, creating a unique experience where passengers can literally stick their head out of the top of the craft while it is flying.

Machine guns, bombs, and an old Morse code communications station also help the historic feel of the plane.

Ted Gary, 89, flew 22 missions in a B-17 during the war. As part of “Snail’s

Snails,” (named for his commander, whose last name was “Snail”), Gary and his crew would routinely spend eight or nine hours in the plane to bomb a target and then get back to England, where the 8th Air Force, 493rd Bomber Group, 861st Bomb Squadron was based.

What did they do for eight hours at a time while on a mission?

“Looked for Germans,” Gary said with a smile.

When asked if his plane was in as good shape as the one presently on tour, Gary smiled, and with the humble knowing cool that has been a trademark of World War II veterans, said “If it gets you back, it doesn’t matter (what

it looks like).”

The Liberty Foundation is offering flights in the “Memphis Belle” this weekend. The flights are scheduled for every hour, on the hour, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The cost is $410 for Liberty Foundation members and $450 for non-members.

The 45-minute experience includes a half-hour of flight time over South King County and Seattle.

To set up a flight, call 918-340-0243.

For those who just want to see the plane, free ground tours will be available from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. both days at Pro Flight Aviation FBO, 750 W. Perimeter Road, at the Renton Municipal Airport.

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