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Renton Schools dealing with shortage of substitute teachers Problem is region-wide and stems from hundreds of unfilled teaching positions BY TRACEY COMPTON tcompton@rentonreporter.com
At the end of September the Renton School District had 35 unfilled teaching positions. “That took 35 people out of the sub pool before anybody called in sick,” said Debra
Tito, executive director of human resources for the district. “Before we had any professional development, we had to have a sub in those classes.” Including surrounding school districts, the number jumps to 155 open teaching positions, an unheard of amount, according to Tito. The openings are creating a substitute teacher shortage in the region that’s plaguing the Renton School District, hindering teachers’ opportunity for professional development and affecting students in the
classroom. Substitutes are needed to fill teaching positions when teachers call in sick, but also when teachers are pulled to participate in professional development outside the classroom. On top of this, the district has had numerous unfilled teaching positions they must fill from their sub pool, which used to have 200 people in it. In recent years that number has dwindled making it a challenge to hire substitutes. “A couple of things have happened; with the economic downturn, fewer people went
into education, which then provides us less supply of people who either are going to teach or would be in the sub pool if they didn’t get a teaching job that first year or two,” said Tito. The district has also added full-day kindergarten and increased enrollment, which adds to the number of teachers that are needed. They’ve seen a decrease in the flow of subs into their sub pool and an increase in the flow of subs out of the sub pool as those teachers get hired for permanent [ more SUBSTITUTES page 5 ]
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The city is hoping downtown property owners take advantage of a loan program to update the look of their buildings. BRIAN BECKLEY, Renton Reporter
The City Council on Monday night officially announced a City Council vacancy and opened up the application process to fill the seat, as prescribed by city policy. The council set a deadline of noon on Dec. 1 for all letters of intent and qualifications to be filed with the City Clerk. The council will select a candidate from the applicants. The vacancy was created by the Nov. 9 death of Councilwoman Terri Briere. The chosen applicant will serve until the next general election in November 2015. If elected at that time by the people, the new councilmember will serve the remainder of [ more COUNCIL page 4 ]
Loan program looks to spruce up downtown Property owners downtown will have an opportunity to take advantage of a federal loan program next year, thanks to a change in how the City of Renton plans to use its Community Development Block Grant Funds. The grants will be used as part of the city’s new Downtown Commercial Rehabilitation and Facade Improvement Loan Program to help private land owners improve their properties in hopes of bringing more retail businesses to the
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downtown core. “We hope that this will be one of the tools that generate some interest downtown and will ultimately lead to new commerce,” said Community Development Block Grant Manager John Collum. According to Collum, one of the issues the city is facing in trying to re-energize the downtown shopping district is the age and the look of the buildings. While Collum was quick to point out that there is not a whole lot of vacant space [ more DOWNTOWN page 4 ]
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The people have spoken... The 2014 FilmFrenzy VII Renton Reporter People’s Choice Award was officially awarded on Monday to the Film Vandals, for their movie “Rewriting Renton.” This is the second year in a row the Vandals have won the People’s Choice. Accepting the award was Erik Showacy, second from right. PHOTO COURTESY CITY OF RENTON
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Here are just some upcoming holiday happenings around Renton: Holiday Tree Lighting at The Landing 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Nov. 22 Live reindeer and train rides Sing holiday music For more info.: www. thelandingrenton.com Ivar’s Clam Lights, Opening Night 6:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Dec. 5 Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, 1201 Lake Washington Blvd. N. 6:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Holiday entertainment 7 p.m., Official lighting by Mayor Denis Law 7:30 p.m., Rainier Yacht Club’s “Parade of Boats” 8:20 p.m., Argosy Christmas Ship
Hassle-Free Holiday Bazaar this weekend BY TRACEY COMPTON tcompton@rentonreporter.com
A sure sign that the holidays are right around the corner is the return of the Renton Hassle-free Holiday Bazaar. This year’s event is expected to draw between 3,500 and 5,000 visitors a day to the Renton Community Center on Friday and Saturday and it will feature more than 100 vendors. The event is from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days at the community center, 1715 Maple Valley Highway. “It’s not just a little church bazaar that’s for sure,” said Jennifer Spencer, city recreation coordinator. Many of the vendors are from all around the Puget Sound and some even come from out of state to the bazaar. It features all kinds of holiday gifts and crafts from jewelry, clothing, accessories, food specialities, housewares, soaps and candles to yard art, books and other unique ideas. New this year are metal and birdhouse artists and
Emerald City Cake Balls. “Those are delicious; if you don’t come for anything else, come for the cake balls,” said Spencer. She also recommends Cheryl Faull’s Triple Berry Jam, which she called very good. A Renton resident of 40 years, Faull has been selling her jams and jellies at the Renton Holiday Bazaar for 16 years and calls the business she gets there “tremendous.” “It’s like a community reunion, it really is,” said Faull. “So I have regular customers that come through and I understand from the gals, who coordinate this bazaar that people call down to the City of Renton and ask if Cheryl’s Jams is going to be at the Holiday Hassle-Free Bazaar. That’s what they tell me.” Faull looks forward to this time of year and spends September through December busily making and selling her products. Her best-seller is her wild huckleberry jam from the high altitude area around
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Downtown Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Dec. 6 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Roasted Chestnuts Holiday Music, (S. Third, between Burnett and Main Ave. S.) 5 p.m., Tree lighting (Piazza Park, S. Third St. and Burnett Ave. S.) For more info: www. PiazzaRenton.com
from Heritage College. Vinson taught second grade for seven years and has also worked as an educational associate and assistant principal, but she missed the classroom and decided to return as a kindergarten teacher. Vinson has been working in Renton for 17 years.
Mount Adams. She orders up about 150 pounds of wild huckleberries in August and goes to get them to make her famous products. Some berries like the Cascade Blackberries she harvests from her own backyard. Faull gathers her fruits and berries all summer long as they come into season and she prides herself on the fact that they’re all “a Washington product from the berry to the jar.” She has 12 varieties of jams and jellies. Faull enlists help from her husband Don and other family members and enjoys being a vendor at the Renton Holiday Bazaar. It’s one of several shows she participates in. “That show has developed a wonderful reputation and boy the customers they really come,” she said. For more information on the Renton Holiday Bazaar, call the Renton Community Center at 425-430-6700. Reporter Tracey Compton can be reached at 425-2553458, ext. 5052.
Cheryl Faull’s jams and jellies will be at the Renton Hassle-Free Holiday Bazaar Friday and Saturday at the Renton Community Center.
Sierra Heights Elementary School. She attended the University of Washington, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology. Marchesini continued her education at the University of Washington to earn a master’s in teaching. She began her teaching experience in a public school in Spain, teaching English to primary students. This is Christina’s third year teaching in Renton.
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the loan money must be used for facade improvement. Using CDBG money for a facade Improvement program is something new for the city. Prior to the upcoming budget cycle, CDBG money was used in human services, primarily in housing assistance. The city has compensated for the removal of the CDBG money by increasing the city’s general fund contribution to human services so there is no gap in the housing assistance programs. “This is just a matter of moving money from one pot to another,” Council President Don Persson said during a recent council discussion on the topic, adding that the change was a “win-win situation” since the money going to human services was not being cut. Collum said a handful of owners and several tenants have already expressed interest in the program. Collum said the city has $245,000 available through the program in 2015.
downtown, the space that is available is “not attracting the pure retail” the city would hope because, he said, the spaces are just not what retailers are looking for. The hope is that property owners will take advantage of the loan program to refresh the looks of their buildings, potentially as part of a larger project. Collum said the loans feature “very favorable terms” and are designed to be used on any project that will affect the building’s facade, from painting and windows to signage, awnings and more. “Anything that will be part of a project to improve the appearance of the building,” he said. The loans can cover 50 percent of the total cost of the project, with a minimum loan amount of $10,000 (for a minimum project amount of $20,000). The loans are 0 percent interest loans. If the project is part of a larger rehabilitation, which is the hope,
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Briere’s term and will have to run for re-election in 2017. The seat is open to all registered voters in the City of Renton who have residency within the city limits for at least one year prior to consideration. All interested and qualified persons are encouraged to submit a letter of interest to the City Clerk. Additional materials outlining a candidate’s interests and
qualifications may also be submitted. Once the Dec. 1 deadline for submissions passes, the Council will meet and review the applicants in an open session. The Council will have the choice of selecting a new member at the time or choose a slate of candidates to be interviewed at the following Committee of the Whole meeting. Should the council elect to interview candidates,
each candidate will have a formal interview in which they will be asked to present their credentials and respond to a slate of pre-determined questions approved by the Council. Each candidate will have the same questions. There will follow an informal question and answer period with the council. The council will then vote on candidates until a nominee receives a majority of four votes.
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In the classroom For Lakeridge Elementary Principal Jessica Calabrese the problem looks like this: When there’s no substitutes, she has to pull in a patchwork of building staff - such as the librarian, P.E. teacher and sometimes herself - to guest teach in one classroom throughout the day. “So we piece together a day for them (students), but to them that’s very disconcerting,” Calabrese said. “They’re used to that constant person all day. You have to go in and renew relationships with the kids for a few minutes. It takes up a lot of the instructional time.” Colin Falk, Nelsen Middle School principal, has often had to combine classes such as P.E. or special education to cover sub shortages. When this happens sometimes teach-
Dog & Pony gets ‘Restaurant: Impossible’ makeover The Food Network is coming to Renton this weekend to help out the Dog & Pony Alehouse and Grill. Producers, crew and host, Chef Robert Irvine, of the show “Restaurant: Impossible,” will be in Renton today, Friday, Nov. 21 through Sunday, Nov. 23 to transform the restaurant
into hopefully a profitable, sought-after eatery. The purpose of the show is to makeover a failing restaurant in two days with $10,000 in hopes of catapulting that restaurant to success. The Food Network is taping the episode on Nov. 22 to 23 and will be working with a slew of local volunters to help with the renovation of the Dog & Pony Alehouse during that time. Following the renovations, there will be a grand re-opening of the Dog &
Remedies to shortage “We really don’t think that there’s an immediate solution,” said Tito. She hopes getting the word out will encourage more people to apply to be substitutes. The district has also made some changes like decrease the amount of professional development that’s required of teachers. Even this isn’t a true solution though, as teachers might have to stay after school or come in during off hours to get their professional development. Pony Alehouse and Grill at 7 p.m., Nov. 23. The public can make reservations for Sunday night by calling the restaurant at
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“Given the shortage - all the way around - and trying to have quality systemic professional development for all levels in a consistent way, we really do have to look at different funding models and different structures,” said Sheryl Moore, assistant superintendent for district human resources. Those different structures include looking at different calendar models for professional development and funding to pay teachers to stay above their base contract. But these are long-term solutions, she said. For information on jobs in the Renton School District, visit https://jobs.rentonschools.us/JobOpenings.aspx.
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Pat Waite, 88, of Renton, WA passed away on November 7, 2014 in Des Moines, WA. Pat was born on April 22, 1926 in Seattle to Pedro and Petronila Alonzo. She is survived by her son Daniel Waite and daughter Teresa Zetterwall, nine grandchildren and 23 grandchildren. A rosary will be held on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at 10:15 AM with funeral mass to follow at 11:00 AM both at St Anthony Catholic Church 314 S. 4th ST. Renton, WA 98057. Burial will be at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, WA. Please visit www.yahnandson.com to sign the family’s online register. 1183680
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jobs. “So that supply and demand is really what’s contributing to the sub shortage and not just in Renton,” Tito said. “This is a regional problem for the Puget Sound Area.”
ers don’t get their planning hour because they have to go teach a class. Sometimes the classes that students are put in don’t match where they are in their regular class in terms of studies. “They’re not getting the same level of instruction that they would from their regular teacher and if it’s different teachers all day, they’re getting different levels of instruction all day,” said Falk.
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Joan Ann Campbell passed away peacefully after a 4 ½ year battle with cancer on November 5, 2014, at Swedish Hospital in Seattle, surrounded, loved and supported by her family. Joan was born on October 16, 1947 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, a daughter of Angus Campbell, Ph.D. and Jean (Winter) Campbell. She attended the College of Wooster and transferred to the University of Michigan, where she graduated with a B.A. in psychology. She later obtained an M.A. in counselor education from Northwestern University and an M.A. in developmental psychology from the University of Michigan. In 1978, Joan moved to Arlington, Texas as a therapist at the Parenting Guidance Center in Fort Worth. She left as Assistant Executive Director to become Executive Director of the Tarrant Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse. On May 28, 1988, Joan married Timothy Avery Williams and moved to Issaquah, Washington. She joined Friends of Youth, now in Kirkland, Washington in 1989, where she was eventually promoted to President and CEO. She retired from Friends of Youth in 2011, after 22 years of exemplary service to youth. Her legacy is profound, and the positive impact of her commitment in the lives of young people will extend for generations. In addition to her impact on young people and their families served by Friends of Youth, Joan was a valued role model and mentor to countless colleagues and employees. Joan is survived by her mother Jean Campbell of Ann Arbor, Michigan; her husband Tim Williams of Issaquah, Washington; her brother Bruce Campbell of St. George, Utah; her sister Carol (Campbell) Welsch of Northville, Michigan; her husband’s daughters Jennifer Williams and Emily Williams of Atlanta, Georgia; nieces Kirsten (Campbell) McCullough and Holly Williams; nephews Rob Campbell, Ian Welsch, and Michael Williams; and grand-children Nicole James and DeMarco Stephens. In the words of American poet Maya Angelou, “…people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” No-one exemplified those words more than Joan Campbell. A celebration of her life will take place at Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave., Seattle WA 98122 at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2015. In lieu of flowers, Joan and her family request that donations be made to Friends of Youth in Kirkland, Washington (www. friendsofyouth.org); the Center for the Education of Women at the University of Michigan (www.cew.umich.edu); or the Marsha Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer Research in Seattle, Washington (http://www.marsharivkin.org). 1183585
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Philanthropy is wings beneath making life better Charles Dickens said, “No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.” He was speaking of philanthropy - that long and complicated word that is as difficult for some to say as it is to spell. Merriam-Webster defines philanthropy this way: Philanthropy is the practice of giving money and time to help make life better for other people. For some of us, philanthropy is a family tradition. For others, it is an obligation. And yet for a very few, it is an inborn need to give back to their community. It exists somewhere in their DNA. Although practiced widely here in the United States, philanthropy is not a universal concept. So where did the concept initially come from? According to the National Philanthropic Trust, the formal concept of philanthropy may have originated when Plato died in 347 B.C. and left his farm to his nephew. In his will, Plato gave instructions to give the proceeds of the farm to the educational academy he founded. But the concept of acting for the common good has its very roots in survival. As we all know, early Americans banded together to form towns, cities and finally states. This “crowd sourcing” forced people to commit selfless acts and form strong coalitions in an effort to create a better way of life. As America grew, so did the wealthy. Andrew Carnegie was one of the richest men in America in the early 20th century. He believed the wealthy had “won” the competition of the fittest. But he also believed that with that wealth came an obligation to help others – to improve the civilized world. Therefore, he donated more than $350 million (considered billions in today’s dollars) to build libraries, concert halls and organizations that would provide the tools necessary for the common man to compete equally, and therefore improve his lot. Andrew Carnegie is quoted to have said, “The man who dies thus rich dies disgraced.” Others, like John D. Rockefeller Sr., followed his example, but it wasn’t until Congress finally passed legislation in 1921, giving a tax break to individual donors, that the modern concept of philanthropy really took off. Today, as the need for charity continues to increase, philanthropy has become an entire industry. There are thousands of nonprofit service providers across the country, working to support the arts, healthcare, education, children and families, the homeless, disabled, seniors and more. There is no shortage of ways an individual can give back to his/her community. [ more BOHART page 4 ] Lynn Bohart
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Great news challenge to alliance is finally over
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It was great news for local taxpayers to hear that the Washington State Supreme Court denied review of a lawsuit brought on by Valley Medical Commissioner Paul Joos, continuing his challenge of the alliance that was formed in 2011 between Valley Medical and UW Medicine. Dr. Joos has continued to challenge earlier court rulings up to the Court of Appeals that ruled in favor of the alliance. Of course Dr. Joos was able to continue his personal mission to try and unravel the relationship with UW Medicine using our tax dollars and patient revenues. The legal fees have been very expensive and have not improved our community one bit. The goal of the alliance has always been to improve the health of South King County, not to feed egos of the elected officials. It’s no secret that he has been on a mission since being elected to the commission to serve his personal, negative agenda against management. His efforts have failed and despite his misguided agenda, healthcare services available to the public at Valley Medical Center have never been better. The Valley Medical Center/UW Medicine strategic alliance has proven to be a tremendous asset to this community by improving access to quality services at a reduced cost. It’s great news for our community that this debate fueled by a couple of disgruntled commissioners is finally over. And now maybe Dr. Joos can devote some time as a commissioner to try and contribute something positive to the operation and future of Valley Medical Center and the community. If not, hopefully he’ll resign from the board and let someone else step in who is more interested in healthcare for south county residents than personal agendas.
The public hospital law says Valley Medical Center elected commissioners may sign contracts, which is the basis for the alliance with UW Medicine. I attended the first community meeting held for information about the proposed alliance. Coming out of that meeting, I believed the commissioners would be in charge of running VMC and the Board of Trustees would be in charge of health-care items. That sounded logical to me. Minutes of an early trustees meeting indicated that the board was discussing VMC employee retirement. I wondered, “What does that have to do with health care?” Since then, the Board of Trustees has made every decision regarding VMC with the exception of tax levies. That leaves the Board of Commissioners nothing to do, as you can see by their meeting minutes posted on Valley’s website. The trustees even OK’d the million-dollar salary for CEO Rich Roodman. He no longer attends the Board of Commissioners meetings, so that tells us where the power is. Although the commissioners are part of the 13 members of the Board of Trustees, they have no clout with the 8 to 5 ratio ... in reality more like 8 to 2 with the way the current commissioners vote. Perhaps if the alliance had been put to a vote by hospital tax-paying residents, the elected officials would really be in charge of the hospital.
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Elizabeth Cooper, Renton (Editor’s note: For clarification purposes only, the Board of Commissioners or commissioners refers to the governing board of Public Hospital District No. 1, elected by district residents. The Board of Trustees, or trustees, refers to the governing board of the Strategic Alliance under which Valley Medical Center is operated.) [ more LETTERS page 7 ]
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Lawsuit took away from VMC focus I find myself in a unique position in that I am the only remaining trustee on the UW Medicine/Valley Medical Center Board that approved the Strategic Alliance. I serve on the Valley Board of Commissioners. And I am on the UW Medicine Board. I have from the very beginning been receptive to the concept of a Strategic Alliance between Valley Medical Center and UW Medicine. In my role as commissioner, I approved the due-diligence process. And after all the difficult work by Valley Medical Center administrative staff, the support of the community and elected officials, it was clear that the alliance would be good for the hospital and the community in moving healthcare forward into the future. And I was right. Unfortunately, the majority of the Board of Commissioners didn’t feel that the Strategic Alliance was legal and thus decided to file a lawsuit. Of course I opposed and expressed my reasons why. One, UW Medicine was well known as one of the best facilities in the nation and two, proof was in the pudding so to speak, that they knew what they were doing legally. Three, it would be an awful waste of taxpayers funds when we could use that money for healthcare. Four, it was due to personal vendettas and, five, we needed to accept the alli-
[ BOHART from page 6] So, is there a reward for those of us who step up and do good deeds for our fellow man? In the now classic movie “It’s a Wonderful Life,” George Bailey’s daughter says, “Look, daddy, teacher says every time a bell rings an angel gets his wings.” Wings you say? Probably not here on earth. But I like to believe that somewhere in the universe there is a meter that registers good deeds. If so, I imagine it dings every time someone holds out their hand to someone less fortunate, gives one hour of their time to build a museum, tutors one student struggling in math, or reaches into their pocket to hand a dollar to a homeless person on the street corner. So where are you on the Good-Deed-O-Meter? As we enter this season of giving and receiving, consider committing a random act of kindness. Just one. Maybe two. You may not earn your wings just yet. But who knows? The higher number of “dings” you’ve rung up on the Good-Deed-O-Meter when you step up to those pearly gates, the more likely you’ll be to swoop right past the gatekeeper, rather than having to stop to see if you’re even on the list.
ance and get on with hospital business. Forming the Strategic Alliance with UW Medicine has allowed Valley Medical Center to provide better public access to its clinics, implementation of more sophisticated services, and reduced costs to name a few. However, filing the lawsuit caused diversions from healthcare, and hundreds of thousands dollars of public funds spent that could have been used for patient care. And all was for naught. After three courts decisions, the final one, the first week of November, from the Supreme Court validated that the Strategic Alliance was indeed legal. Unfortunately I was right again. So how do I feel about the Supreme Court decision? I am elated and yet frustrated. Frustrated because as I stated, it was a waste of taxpayer money on both sides, and it took away the main focus of what we are here for. However, I am elated due to the fact that we can move forward with the Triple Aim: Improving the healthcare for individuals. Improving the health of populations and reducing the cost of healthcare, per capita. And also continue going moving toward an ACO (Accountable Care Organization).
state Supreme Court to not hear the UW/Valley Medical alliance case: Finally, the challenge to the alliance between Valley Medical Center and the UW has been settled (Supreme Court denies review of UW-Valley Alliance, Renton Reporter, Nov. 14). This suit shouldn’t have been brought in the first place. The alliance was recognized as legitimate from the start when we who were members of the President’s Advisory Committee participated in vetting the alliance. I think that we and many of the Valley Medical staff knew that this alliance was a win-win for the folks in Hospital District No. 1: better access and expanded health-care opportunities. The challenge, I feel, was a thinly disguised plan by the majority of the hospital district board to regain control of [ more LETTERS page 8 ]
Carolyn V. Parnell, Renton
Alliance was already legitimate Following are my thoughts on the recent action by the Just sayin’.
Lynn Bohart is the executive director of the Renton Community Foundation that oversees a number of individual charitable funds that provides support to those in need in the greater Renton area. She can be reached at lbohart@rentonfoundation.org.
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Valley Medical in order to dump the CEO. The alliance didn’t change the major mission of the district to regulate and tax the district, it simply reduced some of the district’s say in the management of Valley Med. The alliance was a compromise that resulted in better and more timely access to expanded care for Valley patients. Not a bad trade! So, the district commissioners squandered almost a half million bucks that could have been used to improve the quality and quantity of health care option for all of us. The only people who appear to have profited from this entire charade were those who represented both parties. We who pay taxes are the ultimate losers. Perhaps the instigators of this folly
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Thank you for printing the Nov. 7 article “Tiffany Park residents challenge school board at hearing.” Local coverage like this makes the Renton Reporter a great newspaper in service of the community. The 20 acres of woods are a natural jewel. Their destruction will be a big loss to the city. If other people in the Renton area knew about the woods, they would visit to enjoy the peace and tranquility. Of course, people need places to live, and there are economic benefits to the city from development. But this is the wrong place to develop, the costs outweigh the benefit.
The unique beauty of the woods is apparently no factor in the bureaucratic decision. The city and school district have their “process,” and that’s it. However, the school district acknowledges they failed to post the notice for a past meeting, my understanding is in 2012. So they need to restart the process at the point before they slipped up. Our neighborhood is really nice. But this will destroy about the best thing we have, for a short-term financial gain they will most likely squander. We get no consideration in return. We are already plagued with speeding and cut-through traffic on steep Southeast 16th, which we have repeatedly complained about. Assuming TPW is developed, this will be worsened, especially during construction. Other neighborhoods (Renton Hill) can have a street totally blocked off (Beacon Way South) because city leaders live there. In contrast, the city refuses to consider helping us with traffic calming measures. Concerning the city planners, at least they have had the honesty to state (in a public meeting) the ugly truth that they consider this a done deal, and that our citizen input will have little or no effect. But in essence, they are saying “We know better. Just pay your taxes. Don’t bother us.” Maybe 30 years in the future, there might really be a GOOD alternative use for the woods. Why the rush for a short-term payoff? Why not give the city some future flexibility? The city has been handed a golden opportunity. Why not take a little time, instead of the headlong rush? School Board, Mr. Mayor, City Council, and city staff, please retain something wonderful by preserving this unique natural reserve.
Daniel Goldman, Renton
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Time to give thanks that we garden in Western Washington There are also some plants not to cut back at this late date. Do not chop hardy fuchsias, sage or salvias, hebes, roses or any other rather tender plant material now. Pruning always stimulates growth and this is the month you want your plants to go fast asleep.
The third week of November is also a time to give thanks. If you are lucky enough to live in Western Washington you probably realize we can grow a wide range of plant material in our mild, moist climate. What you may not realize is that we have a wide range of nurseries in our zone as well. This week, consider what gardeners in other parts of the country must deal with and take a moment to bow down to Washington: Marianne Binetti
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The public hearing to address appeals brought concerning the proposed Reserve at Tiffany Park got underway Tuesday and are expected to continue Dec. 8. Developer Henley USA is trying to build a 98-lot subdivision in the Tiffany Park area of Southeast 18th Street and 124th Place, Renton, on 21.66 acres. A group of residents calling themselves the Tiffany Park Woods Advocacy Group (TPWAG) have appealed the State Environmental Protection Act determination of nonsignificance mitigated. On Tuesday, Hearing Examiner Phil Olbrechts heard from Nancy Rogers, the attorney representing Henley USA and Daniel McMonagle, the attorney representing TPWAG. Both sides brought forth their subject experts including engineers, arborists
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Three Renton-area athletes and three local coaches received Athlete of the Year and Coach of the Year honors in the Fall 2014 Seamount League awards. Renton’s Tyra Beckman was named Athlete of the Year in girls cross country while Renton’s Asia Brisco receives the top honors in girls soccer and Hazen’s Gregg Furumasu was named to the top spot in boys tennis.
Among coaches, Lindbergh’s Matt Leamer was awarded the football Coach of the Year award, his second in as many years at the helm of the team. Lindbergh boys cross country coach Jef Rettmann and Hazen boys tennis coach Gail Ellis were also named Coach of the Year in their sports. FOOTBALL All three Renton High School football teams were well represented in this year’s all-league selections. Topping the list was Lindbergh’s Leamer, winning Coach of the Year for his work with the Eagles this season. In addition, Lindbergh senior Devon Jackson was
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Making the second team from Renton were defensive backs Ijazz Rashid and Josiah Story, offensive tackle Gerald Hatfield and tight end Joe Wilson. Rashid also earned second-team honors as a wide receiver.
named Offensive back of the Year. Jackson also made the all-league first team as a defensive back and as a first-team receiver. Lindbergh players also named to the all-league first team were defensive end Korey Solo, linebacker D’Shaun Sims, defensive back Khalil Burton, offensive guard Johsiah Serquina, who also earned a second-team spot as a defensive end, and running back D’Angelo Faust. Earning a spot on the
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Hazen’s Green headed to Arizona State University Hamilton signed with San Diego State back in 1992. He is excited to join the Sun Devils program and said in a press release that he looks forward to playing in the Pac 12. “Their coaching staff is
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Hazen senior Dominic Green last week officially signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Arizona State University. Green is the first Highlander boys basketball player to sign a Division I scholarship since Jason
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CITY OF RENTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RENTON CITY COUNCIL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Renton City Council has fixed the 24th day of November, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. as the date and time for a public hearing to be held in the seventh floor Council Chambers of Renton City Hall, 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton, 98057, to consider the following: • Collect requested impact fee of $4,560, an decrease of $1,170, for each new singlefamily home; and collect the requested impact fee of $1,458, an increase of $361, for each new multi-family unit; and adopt the 2014 School District Capital Facilities Plan for the Issaquah School District; and • Continue to collect an impact fee of $5,486 for each new single family home; and continue to collect an impact fee of $3,378 for each new multifamily unit; and adopt the 2014/2015 – 2019/2020 School District Capital Facilities Plan for the Kent School District; and • Collect the request impact fee of $5,541, an increase of $86, for each new single-family home; and collect the requested impact fee of $1,360, a $21 increase, for each new multi-family unit; and adopt the 2014-2020 School District Capital Facilities Plan for the Renton School District. All interested parties are invited to attend the public hearing and present written or oral comments regarding the proposal. Renton City Hall is in compliance with the American Disabilities Act, and interpretive services for the hearing impaired will be provided upon prior notice. Call (425) 430-6510 for additional information. Jason Seth City Clerk Published in Renton Reporter on November 14, 2014 and November 21, 2014. #1181754. THE REGULAR NOVEMBER 26, 2014 MEETING OF THE SOOS CREEK WATER & SEWER DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING WILL BE HELD AT 4:30 P.M., WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2014, AT THE DISTRICT OFFICE. SOOS CREEK WATER & SEWER DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 14616 SE 192ND STREET RENTON, WA 98058 Published in the Renton Reporter on November 21, 2014.#1185061 CITY OF RENTON NOTICE OF POSITION VACANCY – RENTON CITY COUNCIL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Renton City Council is soliciting applications to fill a
position vacancy for councilmember to complete an unexpired four-year term until December 31, 2017. To qualify for the position, an applicant must be a registered voter of the City of Renton, and have resided within the corporate city limits of Renton for at least one year. Residence and voting within a newly annexed area is construed to be residence in the City if the annexation is currently in effect. Councilmembers may hold no other public office and must comply with the provisions of chapter 42.23 RCW, Code of Ethics for Municipal Officers – Contract Interests. Qualified candidates shall be considered for the position by submitting a letter of interest c/o City Clerk, 7th floor of Renton City Hall, by 12:00 noon on Monday, December 1, 2014. With the letter of interest, candidates may submit additional materials outlining their interests and qualifications as well as letters of support from individuals or organizations. The date, time, and location of when the packets will be reviewed and debated will be announced at an upcoming Council meeting. For additional information, contact Jason Seth, City Clerk, at (425) 430-6502. Jason A. Seth City Clerk Published in the Renton Reporter on November 21, 2014.#1184577 CITY OF RENTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RENTON CITY COUNCIL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Renton City Council has fixed the 1st day of December, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. as the date and time for a public hearing to be held in the seventh floor Council Chambers of Renton City Hall, 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton, 98057, to consider the following: The six-month moratorium on residential development within the CA (Commercial Arterial) and RMF (Residential MultiFamily) zones, except within the City Center Community Plan Area. All interested parties are invited to attend the public hearing and present written or oral comments regarding the proposal. Written comments submitted to the City Clerk by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing will be entered into the public hearing record. Renton City Hall is in compliance with the American Disabilities Act, and interpretive services for the hearing impaired will be provided upon prior notice. Call (425) 430-6510 for additional information. Jason Seth City Clerk Published in Renton Reporter on November 21, 2014.#1184585. NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE RENTON, WASHINGTON
The Environmental Review Committee has issued a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for the following project under the authority of the Renton municipal code. 2014 RMC Title IV Docket 10B LUA14-001538 Location: Citywide. 2014 RMC Title IV Docket Group 10B includes the following items D-101 Applicability for Modifications in Design Districts; D-104 Lot Area, Building Coverage, Impervious Surface Area; D-105 Utilities, Open Space, and Critical Areas in Tracts; D-106 Telecommunications; D-108 Retaining Walls; D-109 Tree Removal; and D-112 Administrative Code Interpretations. Appeals of the DNS must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on December 05, 2014. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required fee with: Hearing Examiner c/o City Clerk, City of Renton, 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Hearing Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and more information may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk’s Office, 425-430-6510. Published in the Renton Reporter on November 21, 2014.#1185058 The State of Washington, Department of Transportation is acquiring property and/or property rights for the SR 405, SR 167 Interchange Direct Connector project. The property owner is unable to convey clear title; therefore the State is preparing to submit to the Attorney General’s Office a request for acquisition of this property and/or property rights through a condemnation action. This is done to assure that the rights of the individual property owner and the rights of all the taxpayers of the state are equally protected. The final action meeting at which the State as condemner will decide whether to authorize the condemnation of the property will take place at 9:00 AM, Thursday, December 4, 2014, at 15700 Dayton Ave. N., Shoreline, WA. The property owner may provide information prior to the meeting for the State to consider at this meeting. Information may be submitted in writing to the State of Washington, Department of Transportation, Attn: Hal Wolfe, Real Estate Services Manager, P.O. Box 330310, MS 118, Seattle, WA 98133-9710, or by phone to Hal Wolfe at 206440-4163, prior to the meeting. Assessed Owner: Darren Whiting, Darren Whitings Property Address: 1320 Shattuck Ave S., Renton WA 98055 Tax Parcel Numbers: 7231600030, 7231600020 Brief Legal Description: Lots 4-6, Blk 1, Renton View, Vol 33 Plats, pg 25, King Co. Published in the Renton Reporter on November 21, 2014 and November 28, 2014. #1185059
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Heroin trips up car prowler driving stolen Acura The following was compiled from Renton Police Department case reports. BY DEAN A. RADFORD dradford@rentonreporter.com
A 30-year-old Kent man arrested Oct. 27 after he tried to break into a car at Fry’s Electronics was caught trying to conceal heroin in the stolen car he was driving. The man was spotted next to a black Acura by a Fry’s
security officer with what was described as a “punch key.” Without success, he drove off toward Lowe’s, where he was confronted by Renton police officers. He was wanted on a felony warrant for escape from community custody and had a suspended license for failing to pay traffic tickets. Officers found nearly $600 in cash in his pockets, which he said was from the sale of a laptop and he also buys and sells used cell phones. The cell phones were
littered throughout the green Acura, along with a digital scale. An officer saw him move away from the rear of the car and drop something on the driver’s seat. The black substance was recognized as heroin. He had paid $50 to someone named “Tim” so he could use the green Acura, which had been stolen in Puyallup on Oct. 24. He told officers he had nothing to do with the [ more BLOTTER page 15 ]
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A 23-year-old Renton man was positively identified Oct. 24 by an 18-year-old woman as the man armed with a handgun who robbed her of her wallet. But the investigating officer started having doubts about the woman’s story because of the 30-minute delay in reporting the incident and the fact she was on “restrictions” for smoking. The woman was walking on Houser Way South from the Renton Transit Center when a man showed her a black handgun in his waistband and grabbed her wallet. He ran off and she stood frozen for a few moments before going home. Officers, including a Tukwila K9 unit, searched without success for the stolen items. The suspect was found nearby; he matched the clothing description almost exactly but was cooperative and denied robbing anyone.
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One victim’s purse was stolen; a school backpack containing four school books was taken. Two other vehicles also suffered damage, but nothing apparently was taken. Several hundred dollars worth of damage was done.
Man in mask tries to rob Popeyes A man wearing a skeleton mask jumped over the counter at Popeyes Chicken on Southwest Seventh Street Oct. 31 and tried to open the cash register. As he jumped the counter, the suspect pulled the firesuppression cable. That caused the fryers to boil over and distract employees. He then tried but failed to open the cash register. A Tukwila Police K9 unit searched the area but the suspect had fled. However, the suspect is possibly known.
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Renton athletes well represented on Seamount all-league teams [ ALL LEAGUE from page 12] Making the second team from Lindbergh were defenders Kiana DeJesus and Marcela Cardona. From Hazen, keper Brittany Dinkins, forward Emma Lorrigan and midfielder Taylor Lenton were all named to the second team. And from Renton, midfielders Sydney Sept and Janae Alcantara were each named to the second team. CROSS COUNTRY All three Renton schools were very well represented on this year’s all-league cross country team, with Lindbergh winning the league on both the boys and girls side and Renton’s Tyra Beckman earning girls Athlete of the Year. Eagles boys coach
Rettmann and Renton girls coach Lance Winmill were also awarded the coaches of the year awards for their seasons. Joining Beckman on the all-league first team are Indians teammates Kelis Barton and Ebitsu Hassen. Lindbergh’s Christine Villanueva, Lauren Wick, Cindy Huynh and Feven Feesehatzion were all also named to the first team. Representing Hazen are Kate Lilly and Daniela Reyna. On the boys side, Lindbergh’s Daniel Langer, Dupree Nugent, Tyler Hughey and Colton Komar all were named to the first team. Joining them from Hazen Graham Manson and Dario Cirlincione. Renton was represented by Hameed Maktoof. BOYS TENNIS Renton teams ran the top spots this year in boys tennis as Hazen won the league, earning Coach of the Year honors for Ellis and Athlete of the Year honors for Gregg Furumasu. In addition, Renton picked up the Team Sportsmanship award. Joining Furumasu on the first team are teammates Bruno Hernandez-Sotres and Marcus Lee. Lindbergh’s Patrick Tiamzon and Donovan Dang were also named to the allleague first team. Making the second team were Renton’s Tony Vo and Connor Anselme. Hazen’s Justin Nguyen, Sonlam Nguyen and David Vaisar also received spots on the second team. GIRLS SWIM/DIVE Lindbergh’s Miron earned the Coach of the Year honors this year for girls swimming and his Eagles team was named as winners of the Team Sportsmanship Award.
Asia Brisco, above, was named girls soccer Athlete of the Year, as was boys tennis player Gregg Furumasu, right, and cross country runner Tyra Beckman in their sports. BECKMAN PHOTO BY VICKI MADDY, FURUMASU PHOTO COURTESY LINDBERGH YEARBOOK AND BRISCO PHOTO BY BRIAN BECKLEY, Renton Reporter.
In addition, Lindbergh swimmers Chelsey Guhlke, Jazzlyn Pena and Avery Knittle were all named to the all-league first team. Hazen’s Kourtney Brunings and Kristen LeBar were also named to the first team. Earning second team honors were Lindbergh’s Simone Childs and Kendra Foote as well as Hazen’s Clarissa Mitchell and Emilie Nelson. VOLLEYBALL Lindbergh hitters Aajua Brooks and Connie Tua, as well as setter Lauren Martinez were all named to the Seamount All League first team this season. Joining them on the first team is Hazen’s
libero Marcela Macias. Hazen’s Sablena Milinganyo and Alicia Nguyen each earned a spot on the second team. GOLF Hazen’s Zach Dee and Nick Yee were both named to the All League first team this season with Hazen teammates Cooper Page and Spencer mead making their way to the second team. On the girls’ tees, Lindbergh’s Olivia Jollimore was named to the all-league first team for girls and Hazen’s Taylor Jensen received a nod on the second team this season.
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