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New trash hauler hits the streets on Sept. 1
Bill Allison voluntarily surrenders license
BY KATHERINE SMITH
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Changes are coming soon to garbage and recycling pickup within the city of Maple Valley. After going through a competitive process, the City Council approved the selection of Recology CleanScapes to take over the city’s hauling contract effective Sept. 1. As the date for the change draws near, residents are receiving information from Recology about the upcoming change. Welcome packets were mailed to residents as well as businesses Aug. 8 outlining cart options and costs, as well as an overview of what can be recycled, what can be classified as food and yard waste, and what is considered garbage. There’s also as a collection calendar. “I’ve already got an email or two that people are receiving
Maple Valley Mayor Bill Allison voluntarily surrendered his driving school instructor license, according to a spokeswoman with the Washington State Department of Licensing. Christine Anthony, the DOL’s spokeswoman, said Allison’s voluntary cooperation allowed the department to close the case. Bill Allison “The highest penalty we could have asked for is to have it taken away,” Anthony said. “To have him surrender it is better for everyone involved.” Allison worked as an instructor at the I-5 Driving School in Maple Valley for more than two years.
A Sweet Song
Amanda Ades and Eric Anderson play at Dace’s Rock ‘n’ More Music Academy annual summer fundraising event Saturday. The funds help students unable to afford to attend the academy. For more photos turn to page 12. View a slideshow at www.maplevalleyreporter.com. DENNIS BOX, The Reporter
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BY KATHERINE SMITH ksmith@maplevalleyreporter.com
For soft-spoken, 17-year-old Jenna Johnson this summer was anything but quiet. Last year Jenna surprised her mom, Kathy Johnson, when Jenna approached her parents about going on a missions trip to another country, something she had never done before. “I was in shock,” Kathy said. “I was like, ‘You want to do what?’
You’re really shy, you don’t talk to people you don’t know.” But Jenna was determined to go, so her parents gave their blessing. “It’s expensive to go,” Kathy said. “It’s like $3,000, so we told her if she raised half we’d pay the other half.” “I babysat, a lot,” Jenna said of how she raised the funds for the trip. “All of last summer and all of last year. All the time.” Jenna’s conviction to go on a
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Jenna Johnson, right, and expedition teammate Morgan Dunham work together on a service project with HEFY in Ecuador. Courtesy photo
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trip came after a friend’s older sister went on a trip with Humanitarian Experience for Youth, a program for Mormon youth to travel to other countries to do service projects. Stated goals of the program include “to complete a character-building service project for those living in extreme poverty,” embracing culture, and building friendships within the church, according to the HEFY website. Trips are open to students 16-19. “I’m Mormon and it’s run by people from our church,” Jenna explained. “So it’s very focused on service and focused on coming closer to Christ, so I knew it would be aspects of serving and