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FRIDAY, AUG. 28, 2015
Renton brothers charged in shooting BY DEAN A. RADFORD dradford@rentonreporter.com
New seating areas by the floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the river proved a popular spot for readers of all ages to take a break and enjoy the new library during Saturday’s grand opening celebration. For a full slideshow from the event, visit www.rentonreporter.com. BRIAN BECKLEY, Renton Reporter
New library draws big crowd, rave reviews
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sbella Jones has been waiting a long time for the new, downtown Cedar River Library to open. Earlier this year, in fact, she was worried about possible delays in the opening and wanted to write a letter to express her concern. So when she finally got in and had a look around during this past Saturday’s grand opening and ribbon cutting event, what did she think? “Awesome,” said Jones, 10, adding that her favorite part is the new children’s section. “I think it’s awesome too,” said sister Jalana Jones, also 10. Her favorite part of the new library is the giant windows that overlook the river and she was excited to come back this fall and see the fish. The Jones sisters and their mother, Monique, were among the hundreds of residents who made their way to Liberty Park on Saturday for their first chance to get into the newly re-built library over the river. “Awesome” was the word of the day, among kids and adults as they finally got an opportunity to explore the city’s new library.
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From the first person to check out a book, Marc Nordland, to the first person to use the self-check, Susan Chamberlain, “awesome” was on everyone’s lips. Born out of controversy over both site and scope, the new library, like the one before it, straddles the Cedar River and is adjacent to Liberty Park. The new building features floor-toceiling windows on the sides that face the river, offering views of the river below. “Florence, Venice and Renton,” said King County Library System Director Gary Wasdin during his brief remarks prior to the ribbon-cutting. Wasdin also said the Renton library would hold a special place in his heart as it is the first to open during his run as Director. Though Wasdin was hired by KCLS after most of the controversy had passed, the library director still addressed the matter, citing the community involvement as the reason the library was built in its current location. “We argue, we disagree and it isn’t always fun,” he said, “but it’s important.” Mayor Denis Law said the new library shows “how marvelous a library can truly be” by capturing the beauty of its surround[ more LIBRARY page 4 ]
Two years gone Family and supporters of Renton resident Nestora Salgado held a rally Friday on the second anniversary of her incarceration in a Mexican prison, calling for US officials to demand her release. See Page 4 for more. COURTESY IMAGE
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BY BRIAN BECKLEY bbeckley@rentonreporter.com
An argument outside a grocery store in Skyway Aug. 12 led to the killing of a 21-year-old man who was shot at least eight times, according to King County prosecutors. A King County Sheriff ’s deputy applying pressure to his wounds asked Le-Maun Aubrey Lancaster Jr. who shot him. “It was Marque Fluker,” he answered, according to charging documents. Lancaster died at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle about three hours later. Two Renton brothers were charged Thursday in the shooting death of Lancaster at about 7:30 p.m. in the parking lot of Grocery Outlet, 11656 68th Ave. S. Their arraignment is Sept. 2 at the King County Jail in downtown Seattle. Marque Deandre Fluker, 23, was charged with second-degree murder. His brother, Jerry Allen Fluker, 27, was charged with first-degree rendering criminal assistance. [ more CHARGES page 4 ]