Residents Guide - 2014-2015

residents’ guide

2015

city information | community events | parks & trails | schools a special supplement to the covington/maple valley /black diamond reporter

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18.298

Mayor’s Letter

AREA IN SQ. MILES

6.0

PERCENT OF OWNER-OCCUPIED

84.6%

Exciting things have been happening in our city! During the past year your city implemented a new youth athletics program, saw the opening of several new businesses and restaurants, presented our free summer concert series in its new location at Covington Community Park, expanded recreation and aquatics programs, and so much more.

NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS

6,081

AVG. HOUSEHOLD SIZE

3.01

Margaret Harto Mayor

This residents’ guide is a great place to find details on all of those exciting programs we offer as well as important contact information, meeting dates and times, park and trail locations, human service resources, special events, and more.

Whether you are a new resident or a longtime community member, we value your involvement in the community. We invite residents to attend any city council meeting held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. We also have many opportunities for volunteers including youth athletics coaches, city commission positions, and Covington Days Festival volunteers.

If you have any city-related questions or comments, it’s easy to contact us by email or phone, and through social media. Visit our website at www.CovingtonWA.gov, call us at (253) 480-2400 or like us at www.Facebook.com/CityofCovington. Or, meet us in person at an upcoming council meeting!

Warm Regards,

Margaret Harto

, Mayor

PERCENT OF KING COUNTY’S POPULATION

0.9%

MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME

$90,285

MEDIAN HOME VALUE

$308,400

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SAVE THESE DATES! Covington Community Events HOLLYDAZE FLOAT-IN MOVIES Friday, Dec. 5, 12, and 19, 2014 Rudolph, Frosty, Santa, and more team up for this holiday film extravaganza! Float or swim, enjoy the films and compete in fun games and activities for holiday prizes! For more information on rates and times call the Covington Aquatic Center at (253) 480-2480.

HOLLYDAZE FESTIVAL FRIDAY-SATURDAY, DEC 5-6, 2014 It’s a weekend full of events like the Reindeer Dash 4(k) Food, Pancake Breakfast and Santa photos, community caroling, craft bazaar, float-in movie, and tree lighting. For information on Hollydaze events visit www.covingtonhollydaze.com.

CITY OF COVINGTON COMMUNITY TREE LIGHTING SATURDAY, DEC. 6, 2014 Help the mayor count down to the lighting of the holiday tree at the Don Henning Roundabout. Kids craft activities and musical entertainment begins at 4 p.m., the tree lighting is at 5 p.m., and Santa rides in on a fire truck at 5:30 p.m.! For more information about the tree lighting please contact Karla Slate at the City of Covington at (253) 480-2402.

SWEETHEART SWIM FEB. 14, 2015 To celebrate Valentine’s Day come swimming with your sweetheart at any regularly scheduled swims at a 2-for-1 deal! For more information call at (253) 480-2480.

STUDENT ART SHOW MARCH 1-31, 2015 Covington area businesses host art by local students throughout the month of March! For more information contact Recreation Manager Pat Patterson at (253) 480-2482.

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2015 covington residents’ guide APRIL POOLS DAY TBD IN APRIL, 2015 Head to the Covington Aquatic Center for free water safety lessons and free swimming! Call (253) 480-2480 for more information.

MOTHER’S DAY SWIM MAY 10, 2015 Mom’s swim free at the Covington Aquatics Center!

FATHER’S DAY SWIM JUNE 21, 2015 Dad’s swim free at the Covington Aquatic Center SUMMER SPLASHTACULAR TBD IN JULY Covington Aquatic Center Splash into summer from 1-3 p.m. with this fun water safety event – it’s free and encourages safe swimming throughout the warmer months.

For more information, contact the Covington Aquatic Center at (253) 480-2480.

COVINGTON DAYS FESTIVAL SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, JULY 18-19, 2015 Two days full of food, music, fun, and festivities including the parade, the city council challenge and the watermelon eating contest, and much more! For more information visit www.CovingtonWA.gov/ covingtondays.

COVINGTON SUMMER CONCERT SERIES FRIDAYS, JULY 24, JULY 31 AND AUG. 7, 2015 Covington Community Park Spend your Friday nights enjoying music from exciting entertainers from 6:30-8 p.m. For more information contact Recreation Manager Pat Patterson at (253) 480-2482.

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME TUESDAY, AUG. 4, 2015 Neighborhoods are encouraged to host an event to get to know

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COVINGTON KIDSFEST SATURDAY, AUG. 15, 2015 This day is all about Covington’s kids with fun activities and entertainment from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Kohl’s Parking Lot. For more information contact Pat Patterson at (253) 480-2482.

MAYORS DAY OF CONCERN FOR THE HUNGRY SATURDAY, SEPT. 26, 2015 For more information or to volunteer, contact the Maple Valley Food Bank, 21415 Maple Valley Hwy. or at (425) 432-8633.

PURPLE LIGHT NIGHTS® TREE LIGHTING EVENT SATURDAY, SEPT. 26, 2015 The community tree will be lit with purple lights for this event that kicksoff Domestic Violence Awareness Month at 7 p.m. at the Don Henning Roundabout. For more information please contact Victoria Throm (253) 480-2411.

PURPLE LIGHT NIGHTS® OCTOBER 1-31, 2015 Shine a light for victims of domestic violence throughout the Domestic Violence Awareness Month of October. For more information please contact Victoria Throm (253) 480-2411.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY SATURDAY, OCT. 24, 2015 Help make a difference in Covington by creating a beautification or cleanup project. For more information contact the Public Works Department at (253) 480-2400.

SPOOKY SWIM SATURDAY, OCT. 24, 2015 Covington Aquatic Center Join in a Halloween-themed pool party with lights out and a glowing pool with special rates and times.

For more information contact the Covington Aquatic Center at (253) 480-2480.

HALLOWEEN SWIM SATURDAY, OCT. 31, 2015 Come to open swim on Halloween.

VETERAN’S DAY CEREMONY WEDNESDAY, NOV. 11, 2015 For more information contact Tahoma National Cemetery, 18600 SE 240th St., Kent, WA 98042 or (425) 413-9614.

HOLLYDAZE FLOAT-IN MOVIES FRIDAY, DEC. 4, 11, AND 18, 2015 Rudolph, Frosty, Santa, and more team up for this holiday film extravaganza! Float or swim, enjoy the films and compete in fun games and activities for holiday prizes! For more information on rates and times call the Covington Aquatic Center at (253) 480-2480.

HOLLYDAZE FESTIVAL FRIDAY-SATURDAY, DEC 4-5, 2015 It’s a weekend full of events like the Fruitcake Hurl, Family Concert, Caroling, Santa Breakfast, Float-in Movie, and more. For information on Hollydaze events visit www. covingtonhollydaze.com.

CITY OF COVINGTON COMMUNITY TREE LIGHTING SATURDAY, DEC. 5, 2015 Help the mayor count down to the lighting of the holiday tree at the Don Henning Roundabout. For more information about the tree lighting please contact Karla Slate at the City of Covington at (253) 480-2402. **Dates and times are subject to change and events are subject to cancellation. Please check the city’s online calendar for updates.

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City of Covington Parks and Recreation Department Athletics Programs

Youth Sports Leagues

Monthly Meetings CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS second and fourth Tuesdays at 7 p.m.

ARTS COMMISSION MEETINGS second Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL fourth Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.

PARKS & RECREATIONS COMMISSION MEETINGS third Wednesdays at 6 p.m.

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS first and third Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.

HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION MEETINGS second Thursdays at 6:30 p.m All meetings are held at Covington City Hall, 16720 S.E. 271st St., Suite 100, unless otherwise posted. Please call to confirm dates and times, as they are subject to change.

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Facebook: Your Link to City News The City of Covington operates a pretty active Facebook page. It’s where we often go first to post urgent news and updates, inform the public of upcoming events and answer questions from followers.

Head to www.Facebook.com/CityofCovington and “like” our page to be one of the first to learn about Covington news.

HOW TO CONNECT WITH YOUR CITY Following our Facebook page is perhaps the easiest and quickest way to get updates about City happenings and be able to ask general questions. But, when you have a more specific issue, here are some other options for touching base with the City: ON THE WEB: Visit the City’s website at www.covingtonwa.gov to view council and commission meeting agendas and minutes, the City’s calendar of events, learn about ongoing projects and hot topics, and more.

BY PHONE: You can reach the City by calling (253) 480-2400. General recorded information like hours and directions can be heard, and you can be connected to any city department or the reception desk for further information.

DIRECT PHONE NUMBERS: Animal Control........................................................... (206) 296-7387 Business Licenses ...................................................... (253) 480-2447 Building Inspections .................................................. (253) 480-2445 City Events.................................................................. (253) 480-2402 Code Enforcement..................................................... (253) 480-2448 Community Room Rental........................................... (253) 480-2404 Covington Aquatic Center......................................... (253) 480-2480 Human Services ......................................................... (253) 480-2411 Media Inquiries........................................................... (253) 480-2402 New Development..................................................... (253) 480-2442 Permits........................................................................ (253) 480-2447 Police (non-emergency) ............................................ (206) 296-3311 Potholes...................................................................... (253) 480-2471 Recreation and Sports Registration........................... (253) 480-2480 Recycling and Trash.................................................... (253) 480-2463 Street Lights Out........................................................ (888) 225-5773 Volunteering............................................................... (253) 480-2411

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ELECTED OFFICIALS Marlla Mhoon - Position #1 Mark Lanza - Position #2 Margaret Harto, Mayor - Position #3 Joseph Cimaomo Jr. - Position #4 Wayne Snoey - Position #5 Jim Scott - Position #6 Jeff Wagner, Mayor Pro Tem - Position #7 COUNTY REPRESENTATIVES: King County Executive Dow Constantine King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn – District 9 STATE LEGISLATORS: Senator Joe Fain Representative Mark Hargrove - Position 1 Representative Pat Sullivan - Position 2

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7144. Phone line automatically makes a specific number of appointment slots each day. Call every day until offered an appointment time. No fees.

• Salvation Army - Covington Residents call: Black Diamond Community Center #360-886-1011 or Kent Office at 253-8524983 M-F, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Help with power bill for families with children, seniors, or disabled.

• Catholic Community Services Emergency Assistance Program Provides limited financial assistance for electric and gas heating bills. A dedicated phone line for Covington residents ONLY is 253-854-0077 ext. 5135, call between 4-6 p.m. and leave a detailed message.

Navigating where to find help and who to call can be difficult, especially when one is under stress when facing a shut-off notice. The city’s Human Service Specialist Victoria Throm is here to help with resources and referrals to guide families through the process. She can be reached by calling 253-480-2411 from 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays.

Funding is provided by the Federal Heat and Energy Assistance Program known as LIHEAP or the Puget Sound Energy HELP programs. Other small grants may be issued from emergency assistance programs in several non-profit agencies.

Requests for energy assistance are one of the most requested needs that come to the City of Covington’s Human Services Division.

The city does not provide direct financial assistance but works with a variety of non-profit organizations that do provide energy assistance to income qualified residents of Covington.

These programs include payment for all kinds of home heating sources (gas, electricity, oil, firewood, etc.). For eligible clients, assistance is available once per year from each funding source. Shutoff notices are not always required.

• Maple Valley Food Bank & Emergency Assistance - Administers the Federal LIHEAP & PSE HELP programs. Assists with gas, electric, and other heating cost emergencies. Photo ID and proof of address; disconnect notice, proof of income required.

Call 425-432-8139. Mon.-Thurs. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

• Multi-Service Center - Administers the LIHEAP & PSE HELP program. Call toll-free 24-hour Energy Assistance Line to schedule an appointment, Mon.-Fri. 9-11 a.m. 1-800-348-

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HUMAN SERVICES PROVIDERS CHILD ABUSE King County Sexual Abuse Resource Center 888-998-6423 DSHS Child & Family Services Child Protective Services 800-562-5624 CHILD CARE Child Care Resources & Referrals 877-543-0060 www.childcare.org CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY Kent Youth & Family Services Clinical Services / Substance Abuse 253-859-0300 Auburn Youth Resources 253-939-6946 CHILDREN’S SPECIAL NEEDS Dynamic Family Services/ Children’s Therapy Center - Kent 253-854-5660 CLOTHING BANK Black Diamond Comm. Center 360-886-1011 Pregnancy Aid of Washington Kent - baby and children’s 253-852-1201 Kent HOPE 253-480-2325 COUNSELING Valley Cities Counseling 325 W. Gowe St., Kent 253-520-9350 www.valleycities.com Kent Youth & Family Services 232 Second Avenue South Kent, WA 98032 253-859-0300 www.kyfs.org EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE Catholic Community Services Family Center 1229 West Smith Street, Kent Covington residents only call 253-854-0077 x5135 www.ccsww.org

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Maple Valley Food Bank & Emergency Services Financial Assistance for utilities 425-432-8139 Black Diamond Community Center Financial assistance for heating bills, rent, gas vouchers for medical appointments.

360-886-1011 CRISIS CLINIC 24-Hour Crisis Line 206-461-3222 www.crisisclinic.org Community Information Line Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

DIAL 2-1-1 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES DAWN (Domestic Abuse Women’s Network) 24 hr. Crisis Line & Legal Advocate 425-656-7867 www.dawnonline.org YWCA of Seattle/South King County Confidential women’s support group 425-226-1266 King County Bar Association 206-783-2848 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOUSING Crisis Clinic - bed bank #2-1-1 www.crisisclinic.org DAWN 206-622-1881 Vine Maple Place Maple Valley, WA 425-432-2119 YWCA 425-226-1266 DONATION PICK-UP Salvation Army 1-800-958-7825 Washington Council for the Blind 1-800-255-1147 Vine Maple Place 425-432-2119

DSHS Community Service Office 1313 W. Meeker St. #100 Kent Office serves Covington 800-562-5624 FOOD BANKS Maple Valley Food Bank 21415 Maple Valley Highway Maple Valley, WA 98038 425-432-8139 The Storehouse Home Delivery on Saturday Covington area 253-631-3038 HEALTH CARE Health Point Clinic - Kent 403 E Meeker St. Medical 253-852-2866 Dental 253-796-4071 Public Health – Seattle & KC 206-535-2497 HOUSING REPAIR PROGRAM Repair and Weatherization King County Housing Repair Program 206-214-1240 www.metrokc.gov/dchs/csd/ housing/ Covington Minor Home Repair Program Covington homeowners only 253-480-2411 King County Housing Repair For major home repairs 206-263-9095 SENIOR SERVICES Black Diamond Comm. Center Adult Day Care 360-886-2418

WA Adult Day Services 206-461-3899 Volunteer Chore Services 206-828-5787 SEXUAL ASSAULT KC Sexual Assault Resource Center 1-888-998-6423 www.kcsarc.org SHELTERS Family Housing Connection Families with Children Portal entry, call 2-1-1 SHARE/WHEEL Day Shelter 206-448-7889 Single Men HOME Kent – walk in only 1229 W. Smith M, W 1-3; 5-7 pm T, Th 3-5 pm 253-854-0077 ext. 2 Single Women Hospitality House – Burien 206-242-1860 Youth Auburn Youth Resources 253-735-3582 SAFE PLACE - 24 hours Ages 11-17 in crisis 1-800-422-8336 SUICIDE Crisis Clinic Teen Link – Suicide Prevention Evenings 6-10 p.m.

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Covington Schools KENTLAKE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 21401 SE 300th Street Kent, Washington 98042 253-373-4900 253-373-4908 Fax KENTWOOD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 25800 164th Avenue SE Covington, Washington 98042 253-373-7680 253-373-7326 Fax

MATTSON MIDDLE SCHOOL 16400 SE 251st Street Covington, Washington 98042 253-373-7670 253-373-7673 Fax RAINIER CHRISTIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL 26201 180th Avenue SE Covington, Washington 98042 253-639-7715 CEDAR VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 26500 Timberlane Way SE Covington, Washington 98042 253-373-7649 253-373-7651 Fax

KENTWOOD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 26223 164th Avenue SE Covington, Washington 98042 253-631-8853

COVINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 17070 SE Wax Road Covington, Washington 98042 253-373-7652 253-373-7654 Fax

CEDAR HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL 19640 SE 272nd Street Covington, Washington 98042 253-373-7620 253-373-7628 Fax

CRESTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 25225 180th Avenue SE Covington, Washington 98042 253-373-7634 253-373-7636 Fax

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GRASS LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 28700 191st Place SE Kent, Washington 98042 253-373-7661 253-373-7663 Fax

MERIDIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 25621 140th Avenue SE Kent, Washington 98042 253-373-7664 253-373-7666 Fax

HORIZON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 27641 144th Avenue SE Kent, Washington 98042 253-373-7313 253-373-7324 Fax

SAWYER WOODS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 31135 228th Avenue SE Black Diamond, Washington 98010 253-373-7750 253-373-7757 Fax

JENKINS CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 26915 186th Avenue SE Covington, Washington 98042 253-373-7331 253-373-7333 Fax LAKE YOUNGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 19660 142nd Avenue SE Kent, Washington 98042 253-373-7646 253-373-7648 Fax

SUNRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 22300 132nd Avenue SE Kent, Washington 98042 253-373-7630 253-373-7632 Fax

Recycle program to benefit victims of domestic violence.

Do you need a place to recycle your outdated electronics and cell phones? Please bring them to Covington City Hall for the Covington Domestic Violence Task Force Recycle Program.

The task force will receive cash for each item recycled. Proceeds will be used to provide basic services for victims of domestic violence. The task force has already provided over 100 bed nights to keep women and their children safe when shelters are full.

The following items are accepted: • Cell phones, chargers, PDA • Working DVD’s • Inkjet and laser cartridges • Laptops including power cords and accessories if possible

Buy One Get One FREE! Of equal or lesser value.

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• iPods including power cords and accessories if possible • Video games and consoles with available accessories • Digital cameras under 3 megapixels including accessories if possible; working or not.

Items are accepted at City Hall, 16720 SE 271st Street Suite 100, Monday thru Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout the year.

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COMMUNITY LINKS COVINGTON LIBRARY 27100 164th Ave. S.E. Covington, WA 98042 (253) 630-8761 www.kcls.org/covington UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 17300 S.E. 270th Pl. Covington, WA 98042-9998 (253) 639-6833 www.usps.com VALLEY VEHICLE LICENSING 27331 172nd Avenue S.E., #116 Covington, WA 98042 (253) 630-7090 www.valleyvehiclelicensing.com UTILITIES Comcast Corporation (Cable, Internet, Telephone) P.O. Box 5187 Everett, WA 98206-5187

Residential customers please call 1-800-COMCAST (266-2278) Comcast business customers please call 1-800-316-1619 www.comcast.com Covington Water District 18631 SE 300th Place Kent, WA 98042 (253) 631-0565 www.covingtonwater.com Soos Creek Water & Sewer District 14616 SE 192nd St. P.O. Box 58039 Renton, WA 98058-1039 (253) 630-9900 www.sooscreek.com Puget Sound Energy 10885 NE 4th Street, P.O. Box 97034, Bellevue, WA 98009-9734

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General Inquiries: Toll free in Washington State: 888-225-5773 Local Washington State: (425) 452-1234 New Construction: 1-888-321-7779 Call before you dig: 1-800-424-5555 For Natural Gas or Electric emergencies - 24 hours a day: 1-888-225-5773 www.pse.com CenturyLink (Cable, Internet, Telephone) Residential sales and service: 800-475-7526 Billing and general customer service: 800-491-0118 Technical support/repair: 877-348-9007 Transfer or move service: 877-348-9004 Buried cable: 800-922-1987 www.centurylink.com Republic Services (Solid Waste and Recycling) 22010 76th Avenue South Kent, WA 98032 Commercial/Multifamily: (253-872-7220 Residential: 206-682-9735 www.republicservices.com/site/ covington-wa LOCAL NEWSPAPER Covington Reporter 27116 167th Pl SE, Suite 114, Covington, WA 98042 Editor: Dennis Box (425) 432-1209 (425) 432-1888 fax www.covingtonreporter.com For delivery concerns please call (253) 872-6610 or e-mail circulation @reporternewspapers.com

HOSPITALS & CLINICS

SENIOR AND

Covington MultiCare Clinic & Emergency Room DISABILITY 17700 SE 272nd Street UTILITY TAX Covington, WA 98042 REBATE (253-372-7100 The City of Covington offers www.multicare.org/clinics a utility tax rebate to senior Covington MultiCare citizens and disabled residents Urgent Care who meet certain income 17700 SE 272nd Street requirements. Residents who Covington, WA 98042 are 65 or older and residents (253) 372-7020 with documented physical or www.multicare.org mental disability can apply to receive a rebate by completing Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital an application available 317 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way online at www.covingtonwa.

Tacoma, WA 98405-4234 gov/documentcenter/ 1-800-552-1419 (253) 403-1400 utilitytaxforms.html or by www.multicare.org calling (253) 480-2400.

MultiCare Auburn Medical Center (Hospital) 202 N. Division Street Auburn, WA 98001 For an appointment: (253) 874-2000 For further information: (253) 833-7711 www.multicare.org/ auburnmedical Valley Medical Center Covington Primary Care 16850 SE 272nd Street Covington, WA 98042 (253) 395-1960 www.valleymed.org

Valley Medical Center and Hospital 400 S. 43rd Street P.O. Box 50010 Renton, WA 98058-5010 General Information: (425) 228-3450 Physician Referral or Community Classes: (425) 656-INFO Website: www.valleymed.org

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City of Covington Community Room located in Covington City Hall

Minor Home Repair Program Accepting New Applications for 2015 The City of Covington has been approved for a Community Development Block Grant to continue to provide minor home repairs for Covington homeowners who are income qualified.

(Refer to table on next page) Approved repairs may include but not limited to: • Repair leaks, faucets, toilets • Hot water tanks • Small electrical repairs • Clean gutters • Repair or service furnace • Install smoke alarm • Broken Windowpanes • Grab bars & ADA ramps • Add ADA ramp Grants cover the total cost of eligible and necessary minor repairs.

Requests are subject to approval by city staff and priority is given to health and safety repairs. Call today: 253-480-2411.

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2014 HUD INCOME GUIDELINES Total Gross annual income of ALL household members

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Covington Animal Hospital Fridays in late July and early August

27045 174th Pl. SE • Covington, WA 98042 (behind Jiffy Lube, adjacent to WalMart)

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Joshua Kachner, MD Primary Care

Thanuja Narendra, MD Primary Care

Andrea Steele, PA-C Primary Care

Backed by a team of over 60 specialty physicians and providers.

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27005 168th Place SE Suite 301, Covington, WA 98042

253-395-1972 • www.southlakeclinic.com

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Featured Parks, Special Facilities and Trails

NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS

COMMUNITY PARKS

Evergreen Park 19801 SE 262nd Street A 1.7-acre undeveloped park with a natural surface path connecting 197th and 199th Avenues. Future plans include pre-school age play equipment, natural areas and a walking path.

Covington Community Park 17649 SE 240th Street This recently developed 30-acre community park features a new multi-purpose grass field, portable restrooms, parking, 1.5 miles of paved, gravel and natural surface trails winding through woodlands, wetlands and meadows. Little Soos Creek can be found on the southwestern portion of the park.

Jenkins Creek Park 18050 SE 267th Street A wonderful 22-acre community park featuring paved and natural surface walking trails, a boardwalk, wildlife viewing deck, picnic tables, park benches, lawn, woodlands with enormous maple trees, a stream and pond.

On-street parking is located at street end on 267th Street.

Crystal View Park 25412 170th Place SE This 2.2 acre developed neighborhood park provides a half-court basketball, playground equipment, picnic tables, park benches, lawn area, woodlands, and a stream. On-street parking is on 170th Place.

Friendship Park 15808 SE 254th Place This small .6-acre developed pocket park has half-court basketball, playground equipment, reservable picnic shelter, picnic tables, park benches, concrete walking path, and lawn area for informal play. For picnic shelter rentals please call 253-480-2400.

In addition to public parks, there are 15 privately owned and operated Homeowners Association (HOA) parks ranging in size from .05 acres to 43 acres. These are available for use by HOA residents only.

SPECIAL FACILITIES Covington Aquatic Center 18230 SE 240th Street Located next to Tahoma High School, this large, 6-lane, 100-foot length indoor pool has a water slide, diving board, rope swing, water toys, and party room. Programs include swimming lessons, public swims, lap swims, water exercise classes and pool rentals. For more information about the Covington Aquatic Center or to register for activities visit www.covingtonwa.gov/cac or call 253-4802480.

Jenkins Creek Trail A .6-mile in long paved trail is located within a 4.2 acre natural area along Jenkins Creek.

The primary access is from the SE 261st Street cul de sac, west of 184th Avenue SE. Rainier Vista Trail A scenic .6-mile paved trail meandering along wooded stream within the 24-acre Rainier Vista Natural Area. It is located south of SE 240th Street at 185th Avenue SE with multiple access points.

Soos Creek Park and Trail (King County) This s a 6-mile paved regional trail running north from Covington towards Renton. A separate soft surface trail for equestrians exist along most portions of the trail as well as numerous benches. Local access trailheads with parking include: 148th Ave. SE at SE 266th Street (restroom); SE 256th Street just east of 148th Ave. SE; and 148th Ave. SE at SE 249th Street (restroom, picnic area).

Wingfield Trail This .25-mile trail winds through part of the 7-acre Wingfield Natural Area. Primary access is on SE 261st Street, west of 170th Place SE, in the Coho Creek neighborhood.

Cedar Valley Park 26020 186th Place SE A 6.8 acre undeveloped natural area.

Covington Legacy A 10.2 acre undeveloped greenspace just west of Red Robin, north of SE 272nd St. Emerald Downs A 4.5 acre undeveloped natural area northeast of Mattson Junior High School near SE 248th Pl and 172nd Ave SE. Foxwood A 3.4 acre undeveloped greenspace.

Gerry Crick Skate Park 25064 164th Avenue SE Near Mattson Middle School, skateboarders can enjoy this 70-foot by 100-foot skating area facility with numerous above ground ramps, platforms and features and a portable restroom.

Rainier Vista A 23.9 acre developed natural area with paved trails and park benches.

TRAILS

Wingfield A 7.1 acre developed natural area with paved trails and park benches.

Cedar Downs Park (King County) /Cedar Creek Park (City of Covington) 1-mile natural surface trail through 78 acres of mature forest including three tributaries of Jenkins Creek. The primary access is from SE 253rd Street at 212th Place SE in the Cedar Downs neighborhood in Maple Valley.

South Jenkins Creek A 10.1 acre undeveloped greenspace.

In addition to the public open space there are 14 privately owned and operated HOA open space parks ranging in size from 0.1 acres to 54 acres.

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New Youth Athletics Program Starts off Strong The Covington Parks and Recreation’s Athletics Department has been busy kick-starting a variety of new youth sport leagues.

They organized the first seasons of youth soccer and flag football leagues in fall 2014. Almost 400 kids played soccer each Saturday at Covington Community Park and flag football had almost 100 participants. The games were fun, competitive, and had surprisingly gorgeous weather for most of the season.

Word is out that Covington’s new athletic programs are going well! The Co-Ed Youth Volleyball League surpassed its registration goal of 80 participants with now over 200 kids!

Youth Basketball League starts the first week of January with the following divisions: (by age) 3/4; 5/6; 7/8; 9/10; 11/12 (boys); 13/14 (boys); and 11-14 (girls).

In the spring, youth soccer league runs from March to the end of April. Games are held at the new Covington Community Park. After soccer we jump right into youth baseball and softball leagues for ages 11-14 and also coach pitch for ages 7-10 and t-ball for ages 3-6. Sign-ups for spring sports begin on Dec. 1.

REGISTER FOR A TEAM! If you would like to sign your child up for youth athletics, (next up in January is basketball), please call the registration desk at 253-480-2480 or visit www.covingtonwa.gov/athletics for more details.

BE A COACH! The youth athletics program relies on the community and parents to serve as volunteer coaches. Specifically, more coaches are needed for basketball season. You may think being a coach is a ton of work, but not to worry because you will be provided with equipment, lesson plans, and all the information you need to coach your team effectively. It’s a rewarding experience to coach the players!

If you are interested in coaching, or know someone that may be interested, please call Sean at 253-480-2489.

SPONSOR A TEAM! We are also looking for more organizations that would like to sponsor a youth basketball, soccer, or baseball/softball team.

The fee is $150 per team and you receive your logo on a team’s jerseys. The sponsor fee is only $125 per team if you decide to sponsor more than one team. This is a great way to get your logo out in the community and support local youth. If you have any questions contact Sean Conway at sconway@covingtonwa. gov or 253-480-2489.

BE A REFEREE! Covington Parks and Recreation is always looking for more referees for basketball, soccer, and umpires for baseball/softball.

Contact Sean Conway at sconway@covingtonwa.gov for more info.

ARE YOU PREPARED? Being prepared can change everything. By planning ahead, you can increase the chances of survival for you and your family, not to mention gain peace of mind knowing you are in control.

Catastrophes can happen at any time and are likely to happen here. Imagine you are at work, on the road, or at home during a catastrophe. How would you communicate with loved ones? Are you prepared to survive without essential services, such as running water, electricity, or phones for 7 to 10 days?

1. MAKE A PLAN ✔ Make a family emergency communication plan, identify an out-of-state contact ✔ Plan for people, pets and property ✔ Review and practice your emergency plan 2. BUILD A KT ✔ Build a kit for at least 7 to 10 days ✔ Save important documents/records on USB drives, store one at home and one in a safety deposit box ✔ Create customized kits for home, office and vehicle 3. HELP EACH OTHER ✔ Get involved – Create networks of neighbors and co-workers, work together to pool resources ✔ Participate in a training – CPR, first aid, Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) ✔ Learn how to reduce hazards (e.g. shutting off gas supply if needed, strap water heater in place, etc.)

BUILD A KIT FOR AT LEAST 7 TO 10 DAYS Imagine if resources aren’t available for seven or more days. You might have to take care of minor injuries and access to resources will likely be limited. Help your family be better prepared by gathering additional supplies and customizing the list to meet your needs. Once you have the basics, think about items you could use to help yourself and others, or simply improve your comfort.

Identify a storage container or key location to place your survival kit, then gather and store supplies. Supplies include water and food as well as items for shelter and warmth, first aid, communication, personal hygiene and sanitation. It’s possible your home could be damaged and you may have to evacuate; be sure to include a backpack or similar bag so you can pack some of these items to go. Many of these supplies you may already have at home.

Below are suggested basic supplies to survive for 7 to 10 days.

■ Water – one gallon per person per day for drinking and sanitation ■ Food – at least 7 to 10 day supply of non-perishable food per person ■ Cash – ATMs won’t work without electricity ■ Battery-powered radio and extra batteries ■ Flashlight and extra batteries ■ First aid kit ■ Whistle to signal for help ■ Filter mask or cotton t-shirt to help filter the air ■ Moist towelettes for sanitation ■ Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities if needed ■ Manual can opener for food ■ Shelter items like tents, tarps and rope ■ Garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation ■ Unique family needs: supplies for infants, pets and elderly, prescriptions, and important family documents Local agencies across Puget Sound are teaming up to share information and encourage residents to prepare for catastrophic events with this regional campaign, WHAT TO DO TO MAKE IT THROUGH. For other useful checklists and preparedness resources visit: www.makeitthrough.org

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27177 185th Ave SE, Ste. D-105 Covington, WA 98042

(253) 220-0858 www.ChoiceExecutives.com Located in the Covington Esplanade near The Home Depot.