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Ballot measures and candidate roundup BY REBECCA GOURLEY Reporter
Completed ballots for the November general election are due Nov. 3. Local dropoff locations are listed on page 17. Here are the candidates and measures on this election’s ballot.
STATE MEASURES Initiative Measure No. 1366 If approved, this measure would cut the state retail sales tax from 6.5 percent to 5.5 percent on April 15, 2016, unless the Legislature first proposes a specific amendment to the state constitution. That amendment, initiated by Tim Eyman, would require either a simple majority vote by the people or a two-thirds vote in the Legislature to approve any state tax increase.
The 1 percent decrease in the state sales tax rate would result in an $8 billion general fund decrease over the next six years after implementation, according to the Office of Financial Management. Initiative Measure No. 1401 If adopted, this measure would prohibit any person in Washington from selling, buying, trading or distributing parts of certain endangered animal species or products containing or made from those animals. The measure also includes exceptions. Those include the sale or trade of antique items if the endangered animals makes up less than 15 percent of the time; animal parts or products distributed for educational, scientific, or museum purposes; when items are distributed under a will, estate or trust after death of the owner; musical instruments if the endangered animal part
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makes up less than 15 percent of the instrument; and where trade in the item is allowed by federal permit or law.
KING COUNTY Charter Amendment No. 1 From the explanatory statement, “Charter Amendment No. 1 would establish charterbased requirements for a civilian office of law enforcement oversight (OLEO) and a citizen’s advisory committee on law enforcement oversight (Citizen’s Advisory Committee). Both OLEO and the Citizen’s Advisory Committee currently exist pursuant to a council-adopted ordinance. If this charter amendment is approved, they would become charter-based requirements and would require voter approval for amendment or repeal.”
Proposition No. 1 Proposition No. 1, or King County Executive Dow Constantine’s “Best Starts for Kids” initiative, would add a 14 cents per $1,000 of assessed value property tax levy. The levy would last six years and raise an estimated $58.3 million in 2016. King County Councilman Reagan Dunn, who represents District 9, voted against putting the initiative on the ballot because of his concern for junior taxing districts. He said there’s a chance in the next six years that local junior taxing districts, like fire and hospital districts, could be adversely affected by the county increase. Assessor • Lloyd Hara • John Wilson Director of Elections • Julie Wise • Zack Hudgins [ more BALLOT page 17 ]
Kentlake Drama gearing up Elk Run Farm breaks ground with garlic for production full of firsts BY REBECCA GOURLEY Reporter
Kentlake High School is gearing up for their upcoming musical production of Mary Poppins. The play, directed by Pamela Cressey, brings a first to the Kent School District – the ability to fly.
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Cressey brought in a company from Las Vegas, Hall Associates Flying Effects, to teach the tech crew how to set up the rigs and safely get characters off the ground. Also a first, there will be a special sensory-friendly production at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17. According to the Kentlake Drama’s website, the sensoryfriendly show is “for kids and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities causing sensory sensitivities. There will be raised house lighting, lower sound levels and patrons are welcome to talk, get up and walk around and/or take breaks in our lobby as needed.” Yasemin Tedeschi, a parent volunteer with the production, said the cast and crew has been working hard to pull the show together. “This musical is a huge undertaking for a fall production, because the director and students essentially had two months to pull the show together,” she said. “A number of the students have had private vocal and dance training for years, so it allowed them to hit the ground running and get this show ready in [ more DRAMA page 3 ]
Volunteers gathered at Elk Run Farm Saturday to do the first planting at the farm as part of Make a Difference Day. Right, Alicia Bouma and her son Ian, 6, get their hands dirty with some garlic planting. DENNIS BOX, The Reporter BY REBECCA GOURLEY Reporter
Volunteers at the Elk Run Farm planted the farm’s first crop, garlic, on Saturday, Oct. 24 as part of the nationwide Make a Difference Day initiative. The farm is located on the grounds of the former Elk Run Golf Course, which closed about a year ago. Half the course’s holes were on leased land owned by King County.
After the county sold that land to the Tahoma School District for the new high school project, the golf course owners Daryl Connell and Roy Humphreys had little choice but to close up shop. Now, the South King County Food Coalition, a group of 12 food banks in the region, is leasing 4.5 acres of the land from Humphreys and Connell at a cost of $1 per month to grow produce for local families in need. The farm itself will be about 1 acre, with support
buildings and production using the rest of the acreage. Most of the farm is located under the power lines that run through the property. If the farm wasn’t there, that portion of land wouldn’t be available for development because of building restrictions below the lines. Jessica Vu, the farm’s coordinator, said some of the food banks in the coalition have their own gardens, but Elk Run is the first and only farm run by the coalition itself. [ more FARM page 3 ]
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PARENT INFO NIGHT AT TAHOMA JUNIOR HIGH The Tahoma School District is hosting a parent information night, “Teens and Technology: What you need to know” from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Monday, Nov. 9 at Tahoma Junior High. For more information, call Monica Robbins at 425-413-6329.
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The Covington-Maple Valley Reporter came away with several top honors at the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association’s Better Newspaper Contest as announced at the organization’s 128th annual convention in Everett on Oct. 8-10. Both present and former staff members were awarded for their work. Reporter Rebecca Gourley walked away with three first place awards, one second and three thirds. She was awarded first place for best short news story for “Kentlake students jump ahead of their peers”. Her two pieces along with two written by Courier-Herald reporter Ray Still won first place for comprehensive coverage of a single issue or
series. Gourley and Still wrote Washington’s smoke signals, a series on marijuana in Washington. She won third place for best crime and court story for “Handcuffed suspect mistaken for student”. And she also came away with third place for color photo essay for her work on “Tahoma volleyball places sixth at state.” And finally, she swept the best feature page design for her creation of “A night of British comedy,” “My vegan Thanksgiving” and “State bound.” Reporter Sarah Brenden came away from the convention with three awards, one second place and two third place wins. Her second place win was in best sports personality profile for “Panther drafted by Red Sox” written for the Bonney Lake-Sumner Courier-
BECU hosts financial reality fairs at Kentwood and Kentlake On Tuesday, October 20, to celebrate BECU’s 80th anniversary, BECU remained closed until 1 p.m. as a part of its “Closing for Good” initiative. While BECU was closed, more than 1,300 employees visited 21 high schools around the Puget Sound to lead financial reality fairs with more than 3,000 students. More than 350 students participated in the financial reality fairs at Kentlake and Kentwood high schools. The financial reality fairs gave Kentlake and Kentwood students the opportunity to make real-world financial decisions and see the
impacts they make. During the fairs, the students were assigned a job and income, and then attempted to balance their household budget while managing living expenses for transportation, clothing, cell phone, food and more. “We want to make sure that the teens in our community understand personal finances and are prepared as they enter the next stage of their lives,” said Sara Moorehead, BECU vice president of cooperative affairs. “The students who participated were highly engaged in learning these life skills in a ‘learn by doing’ environment. “
Herald. Brenden’s third place wins were best short news story for “Students screened for heart defects” and for best front page design for the Sept. 3, 2014 edition of the Bonney Lake-Sumner Courier-Herald. Former reporter Katherine Smith won first place in best education story for her work on “Schools labeled as failing, but are they?” Former reporter Eric Mandel along with editor Dennis Box won first place for best government reporting for their combined work on “Black Diamond mayor and City Council collide”. Box also won second place for best humorous column for his piece, “From fuzzy and cute… to demonic.” He was awarded first place for color feature photo for “Heart burn,” a front page photo for the Bonney Lake-Sumner Courier-Herald. And in the same category, he received third place for “Candy Boom,” a photo for The Reporter. The Kansas Press Association judged 1,076 news, 349 photography and 45 general excellence entries from 58 newspapers in four circulation groups.
Unincorporated Area Council meeting Nov. 2 The Greater Maple Valley Unincorporated Area Council will hold its monthly meeting from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Monday, Nov. 2, at the Maple Valley Fire Station — across from the Sheriff ’s Precinct. Members of the public are invited to attend and can address the area council on any local issue during an open comment period at the start of each meeting.
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A daughter’s appreciation of her mother’s battle and dream ceptin. I remember at one time she was on three different chemo treatments at once. All while this I’d like to take this time to recognize my mom, was happening, she was working full time as a Theresa Anderson, during Breast Cancer Aware- teacher, managing 27 rowdy fourth graders (I ness month. would go insane), waking up at 4 Though it may be hard for a.m. to prepare lessons for the kids, people who don’t have cancer to and grading papers late at night. fully understand what a woman Chemotherapy of course made goes through when she battles her loose her hair, all of it. Just looscancer, I’ve been able to see how ing some glop’s of my own hair after it has affected my mom these giving birth to my son (postpartum last few years, and I think she is hair loss), was a horrific experience, Theresa Anderson during treatment truly inspirational. I’ve seen my I couldn’t imagine all of it commom go through many trials in for cancer. COURTESY PHOTO. ing out, piece by piece. Every day life but the day after Thanksgivmy mom came home from work, I ing was a whole different mountain to climb. watched her experience no appetite, no desire to She had just been hired that last summer of eat or drink, as chemo changed her taste buds, 2014 as a fourth grade teacher at Meadow Ridge basically killing all the cells in her tongue and Elementary, her dream job; we were so proud of made her tongue black in color. her for going through school to get her master’s She lost a lot of weight, became extremely degree. She spent her months from November weak, started to loose feeling in her hands and going in for chemotherapy every Friday starting feet causing a numb feeling to soon come after. off with the most aggressive chemo: adriamycin She then had surgery to remove the shrunken cytoxen. Then she went on to taxol and hertumor. She just finished six weeks of radiation BY KETURAH ANDERSON
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[ FARM from page 1] In addition to growing produce, Vu plans to partner with Tahoma High School – which is being built just across the street from the farm – to bring students to the farm to help run it and learn about horticulture. The farm has faced some challenges in its infancy. Vu said they have secured a storage facility that was broken into recently. “They’re not really stealing things,” Vu said. “It’s mostly loitering.” But, she says, neighbors living near the farm have helped the coalition by watching what goes on and reporting suspicious activity. Vu said they hope to put up a security system if they can get the funding.
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Pet tips for Halloween Regional Animal Services offers pet tips for Halloween and a chance to win $100 gift card through a pet costume photo contest. “Halloween is a treat for people, but can be a trick for our pets,” said Gene Mueller, manager of Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) in a media release. “We want to remind pet owners of a few safety tips before the ghosts and goblins arrive this weekend.” • Never feed candy to your pet, especially chocolate. If you suspect your dog or cat has gotten into Halloween treats, contact your veterinarian right away.
• Costumes can be scary to some pets. If your pet is easily spooked by strangers or loud noises, consider keeping them safe in a pet crate or confined to a quiet room while trick-or-treaters are out. • While some pets like to play dressup on Halloween, others don’t. Choose their costume carefully, and be alert to signs of distress like excessive panting or drooling. Be sure your pet’s costume allows them to see and move freely. You may want to do a test run with your pet before the big night to make sure they can tolerate being clothed. • If your pet is kept outdoors,
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consider bringing them inside on Halloween, or securing them in a garage, shed, or barn. Pets have sometimes been the victims of cruel pranks on Halloween night. • Some Halloween decorations can be harmful to pets. Keep a close eye on known chewers, and don’t let them chew on plastic or electrical cords. • Be sure your dog or cat is wearing a collar with a license and ID tag securely attached. Pets can easily escape through doors opened for trick-or-treaters or party guests.
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
The City of Covington has been working on drafting an updated Comprehensive Plan looking at the next 20 years and addressing topics ranging from growth patterns to transportation and to keeping our community thriving.
Thursday, Nov 5 at 6:30-7:30pm Covington City Hall Council Chambers at 16720 SE 271st Street
Join us at the Planning Commission’s Meeting for an informal open house to review the draft elements and supporting documents including: • Land Use Element • Transportation Element • Background Report • Capital Facilities Appendix
• Capital Facilities & Utilities Element • Park, Rec. & Open Space Element • Economic Development Element • Natural Environment Element
• Housing Element • Shoreline Element • Background Report
Project Contacts: Ann Mueller, Senior Planner - amueller@covingtonwa.gov or 253-480-2444 Richard Hart, Community Development Director - rhart@covingtonwa.gov
treatment last week: six weeks, every day after work, driving an hour and a half to Capitol hill for treatment and getting home late having to prepare the lesson for the kids the next day, EVERY SINGLE DAY. This treatment has caused her skin to peel horribly on her side and cause pain and numbness. I can’t write my moms whole experience in less than 300 words, all I can say is appreciate your mothers, your teachers and any woman who is battling cancer. They all work extremely hard for other people, being selfless every day. I love my mom with all my heart and her battle has encouraged me to go back to school and fulfill my dream of becoming a software engineer. If my mom can live her dream while battling cancer, I can do it as well, without cancer, and so can everyone else. This month, during Breast Cancer Awareness month, instead of thinking – “Oh it sucks for those woman who have breast cancer, oh well, on with my life” – I can actually appreciate what people go through in life, because we never know when we are going to be the ones who need to feel appreciated.
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Don’t put off cancer screening Rebecca Gourley
It was the most gutwrenching email I have ever received. My mom went in for her annual screening and the results were iffy. After another couple tests, we found out she had breast cancer. The prognosis was good, though. Which is more than most people can say. If there is ever an “earliest moment” cancer can be detected in a human being, this was it. For that, we are forever grateful.
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I’ve always been a full supporter of women — and men — getting annual screenings for cancer. But now, more than ever, I know the importance. Because of the early detection my mom received, she didn’t have to go through chemotherapy. She did, however, opt to do several rounds of radiation. Coincidentally, she finished her last treatment this month, the month of awareness for the thing she just got irradiated from her body. Even though she couldn’t bare to talk about it at first — hence the email — my mom now uses her early diagnosis to remind people to get regular screenings. “Do not put it off,” she said in one of her reminders. “I am a perfect example.” However, “putting it off ” is the new recommendation by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. The group — which is made up of 16 volunteer experts in prevention, evidence-based medicine and primary care — recently came out with a draft of their new screening guidelines, specific to breast cancer.
The task force recommends women waiting until age 50 to start regular screening, instead of age 40. They also recommend getting a mammogram every two years, instead of annually. And screenings should stop for women 75 years and older. The group does say women aged 40-49 should get screening on an individualized basis, such as if they have family history. The task force claims its recommendations are evidence-based, and they may very well be. But, anecdotally, I can’t imagine what would have happened to the cancer in her body had my mom had waited another year to get a screening. I’m not a doctor, but I don’t think it would’ve been as early of a stage, one year down the road. My advice — albeit it’s not evidence-based — is to listen to your body and get screenings as often and as early as you need to. Many insurance companies pay for the first screening mammogram of each calendar year, no matter your age. If you don’t have insurance, there are often specific programs designed to help women pay for their screenings at local facilities. In the words of my mom, don’t put it off.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Vote for Mary Jane Glaser I am writing to express my support for Mary Jane Glaser’s re-election to the Tahoma School Board. I have had the privilege of knowing Mary Jane for many years, and I have worked with her on a variety of projects and in numerous capacities during that time. She is a tireless supporter of not only our award winning school district but also of the community as a whole. Mary Jane has earned my support through her commitment to improving our school district and to providing the best opportunities for our students, while at the same time being conscious of the impact to the taxpayers. Having served on many councils and boards myself I know how difficult it is to make decisions that have such a wide and significant impact as many of those made by our school board. When faced with those kinds of decisions there usually is no possible outcome that will please everyone and the decision-maker knows that he or she will have to take some “heat.” Mary Jane has had to deal with this kind of situation many times during her tenure on the board and what has impressed me over and over is her ability to maintain an even keel while reaching out to the wide variety of interests involved for feedback and then make an informed and reasoned decision. Decisions of this kind are not easy to make,
nor is it easy to rationally and calmly deal with the passion that is typical when parents are advocating on behalf of their children. The quality of the Tahoma School District’s graduates and the stature of the school district (and in turn our community as a whole) are testament to Mary Jane’s accomplishments during her years serving on the school board. I feel no need for a change of direction, instead I believe that the citizens will be best served by staying the course and that with the construction of the new high school and the re-alignment of all the school district’s facilities it is critical to retain the strong leadership and vision of the current board. Mary Jane has been a crucial part of the “glue” that holds our school district together and I urge my fellow citizens to return her to office.
Jim Flynn Maple Valley
Vote for Weber and Pepper I’m not a pollster, but if door belling is any indicator, Pat Pepper and Brian Weber will soon be representing us on the Black Diamond City Council. Clearly the word has gotten out: “I’ve already voted for Pat and Brian” and “I want to defend our rural town” is a common refrain. The energy is amazing, and it is great to see. Disappointment with the missed opportunities of the
past is being replaced by a renewed optimism. The incumbents, as they refer to themselves, seem worried that their comfortable world is about to be invaded by the barbarians from Save Black Diamond. But I see things another way. I believe that the fact that the people haven’t given up on their unique rural town will inspire the council and mayor to take action to truly protect and even enhance our quality of life. I believe that the voters will inspire City Hall to see the possibilities instead of dwelling on all the obstacles. In politics, the voters always have the last word. And based on my experience in Black Diamond, they are voting in droves for positive new energy: Pat Pepper and Brian Weber.
Angela Moore Black Diamond
Parnello best choice I have followed the Maple Valley City Council for a number of years, and have gotten to know most of the council members on a personal level. They all joined the City Council for a number of reasons; some were retired and needed something to do, a few of them simply craved power, and a smaller number of them genuinely wanted to help Maple Valley do better. Out of them all, Dana Parnello stands out as one of the best examples of a
citizen legislator who used his City Council position to make this city better. Mr. Parnello was selected by his fellow council members twice to fill in for other council members who departed early, and has done everything asked of him. He is very well informed on all of the city’s issues, and is one of the best independent thinkers the council has ever had. I am glad that Mr. Parnello is willing to do the tough work that few others are, and would highly encourage you to vote for him. This city needs rational and smart people on its council, and he is by far the best choice on this ballot.
Ryan Ryals Renton
Traffic an issue in Black Diamond For at least four years now, the people of Black Diamond have been standing up for ourselves against major traffic increases that could be brought on by the YarrowBay development. Many of us already feel like the roads are far too crowded. And the volunteer efforts of people to organize, testify at hearings, and in general stand up against massive developments that would quadruple the town are to be commended. We can’t live with that kind of traffic. I know some people live in Black Diamond because they could get more house for the money by living far from the bigger cities. For
some of these people, it comes with a long commute, but they don’t mind because they can come home to an uncongested great town and a nice home. Now, if the market gets flooded with 800 houses, and then the developer keeps building to go to the full 6,000, the property values won’t go up (due to the housing over supply), and the commutes are going to get unbearable. I like what council candidate Brian Weber has said: We have to be realistic - we can’t build our way out of traffic jams. The developer putting in some traffic lights and turn lanes will be entirely inadequate and will make things worse. Brian Weber, and the other new energetic challenger for city council, Pat Pepper, are ready to do more to require better traffic standards. After four years, it’s about time. This election, we have a chance to keep sticking up for our small town. I’m voting for Pat Pepper and Brian Weber.
Don Guichard Black Diamond
Setting the record for Black Diamond I would like to take this opportunity to set the record straight on issues facing the City of Black Diamond. Here are the facts: 1. A previous City Coun-
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CIVIL PROBLEM • On Oct. 18 officers responded to Fred Meyer to reports that an unknown male’s shopping cart caused damaged to the victim’s vehicle. According to the police report, the male left the scene and refused to exchange information.
FOUND PROPERTY • On Oct. 19 officers responded to reports that a gun safe was seen laying in the middle of the roadway. Once officers arrived, they noticed a 4 foot tall safe and the door appeared to have pry marks on it.
FORGERY • On Oct. 19 it was reported that a Safeway employee was handed a counterfeit $100 bill. The employee noticed it was fake and held on to it until officers arrived. According to the police report, the suspect did not purchase anything from the store.
BURGLARY • On Oct. 19 officers responded to reports of a residential burglary happening within 90 minutes of the homeowners leaving. It was reported that items were taken from a bed-
room closet. The report also stated that there was no forced sign of entry. • On Oct. 22 officers responded to reports that forced entry into a metal shipping container resulted in stolen items. • On Oct. 22 it was reported that an ex-boyfriend forced his way into the victim’s home. It appears the ex-boyfriend forced his way past a window A/C unit to gain access to the rear door lock.
KIDNAPPING • On Oct. 20 it was reported that two Kentwood students, a male and female who are dating, got into a physical altercation. According to the police report, somewhere on campus the boyfriend intentionally detained his girlfriend. This resulted in an injury to her lip.
suspects spray painted the back of a victim’s vehicle with purple spray paint.
WELFARE STATUS • On Oct. 21 officers responded to reports of a subject sleeping in the driver’s seat of a vehicle parked in a business’ parking lot. According to the police report, the subject had taken heroin three hours prior to contact with the officers.
PERSON WITH A WEAPON • On Oct. 21 it was reported that a subject was pointing an air soft pistol at others and was seen waving it in the air.
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LARCENY • On Oct. 20 it was reported that the victim got her laptop stolen out of her vehicle after leaving the doors unlocked and windows rolled down. • On Oct. 20 it was reported that four propane tanks were taken from the cage outside Walgreens while the store was closed. It appears the padlock was cut to gain access to the tanks. • On Oct. 21 it was reported that unknown suspects stole gas from a U-Haul truck parked at a Chevron gas station overnight. According to the police report, the truck was locked in a fenced area. • On Oct. 22 officers responded to reports that the victim gave the suspect money to fix his motorcycle but the victim claims it was not repaired. • On Oct. 23 officers responded to Walmart to reports of a subject attempting to shoplift. The subject was booked into SCORE for third degree theft and for attempting to shoplift clothing while in possession of narcotics.
• On Oct. 24 officers responded to reports that locked mailboxes had been broken into. According to the police report, it appears no valuable mail was taken.
FAMILY DISTURBANCE • On Oct. 21 it was reported that a Mattson Middle School student reported his family was having problems, making him fearful of going home.
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE • On Oct. 23 it was reported that a Cedar Heights Junior High student reported finding marijuana on her way to school. She turned it in once she arrived at the school.
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Fall beauties score big points in the garden smashing of confused spiders that wander into sinks and bathtubs searching for water on dark winter nights. While you are making the porch and patio tidy for winter, go ahead and uproot any frostdamaged annual plants from pots and garden beds and add these to the compost pile. This trick will be a compost treat in the spring. There is still time to add trees and shrubs to the landscape. If your autumn garden is lacking in fiery Marianne Binetti
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think there is a reason we see witches with brooms at the end of October. It is a reminder to take an old broom out to the porch and patio and make a clean sweep of the spider webs and egg clusters deposited near your doorways. Spiders are good for the garden and using a broom to collect them means you can wipe the mother spiders along with their egg sacs onto tree trunks or shrubs in the landscape. This prevents the wild screams and violent
fall beauty make these plants your fall field goals and score more colorful yardage: “October Glory” This spectacular maple will grow into a large shade tree so give it plenty of room. It needs full sun for best leaf color and the advantage of choosing this maple is that the leaves not only turn bright orange fading to purple but they will stay on the tree much longer than other maples. “Red Sunset” Maple tree This is the best maple tree for early fall color. The green leaves turn an intense orange and then red making this tree a real show
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stopper. Give it room because it may start out slow but will eventually grow to 40 feet or more. Crimson Queen This lovely dwarf tree has delicate, finely-cut leaves and low branching that give it a weeping look. It will still grow to 10 feet tall and as wide but the compact size and small leaves make this a beautiful tree with crimson leaves to use in a lawn or near an entry. Dwarf Burning Bush This is the most asked about shrub every autumn as the foliage turns such a bright red color. It really does resemble a bush on fire. Do not let the “dwarf ” name fool you as all forms of the burning bush will spread to 6 feet or more
Sedum Autumn Joy The favorite, the best and the most beautiful perennial for fall gardens, these
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and this shrub does not take well to pruning. It needs full sun but little care once established and a hedge made from the burning bush will stop traffic and prompt calls to the fire department. If you drive along local highways this is the bright red shrub you see planted along sunny slopes and in traffic dividers but it does seem to have suffered this summer in the drought. Like all newly planted trees and shrubs be sure to provide extra water during summer dry spells for at least two years until the roots are well established.
are drought-resistant plants that do well in sun or partial shade and thrive in containers or open beds. Plant these upright, late-blooming perennials near your red foliage trees and shrubs for a beautiful autumn display garden. The most common variety is sedum Autumn Joy but local nurseries now also offer more colorful versions including Frosty Morn sedum with blue-green leaves and pale pink blooms, the fiery rosy pink Autumn Fire Stonecrop sedum and the variety sedum spectabile Brilliant with rose-red blooms. All grow to 2 feet tall with large, flat flower panicles that attract bees and butterflies in late summer.
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ordinances in favor of the city (i.e., vesting, SEPA, and concurrency), and to more closely follow state law. 2. The City Council voted to assume the exclusive right to provide water service to the 98 acres in western Black Diamond. This property was annexed in 2005. As part of the annexation, the city was identified as the water provider. In 2009, the city of Black Diamond incorporated this right into the Comprehensive Plan and the Water System Plan. These were approved by the state of Washington Department of Health and King County Coordinated Water System Plan and is a part of the Growth Management Area. Covington Water District has no infrastructure in this area and would have to upgrade their water mains that dead end adjacent to the service area in order to meet fire flow requirements and still would not meet the requirements of preliminary plat 1A. We don’t know how much the developer will save but
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RESOURCE GUIDE Using the body and mind to enhance quality of life in aging BY VICKI MCNEALLEY, BSN, PH.D Village Concepts
While education is certainly an active part of an adolescent and young adult’s life, it typically ebbs as one’s professional life becomes established. Learning is a notion that is oftentimes overlooked once retirement has come and gone. And yet lifelong learning keeps a person y iĂ?ˆLÂ?i ˆ˜ ĂŒÂ…ÂˆÂ˜ÂŽÂˆÂ˜} >˜` ÂŤĂ€ÂœÂ“ÂœĂŒiĂƒ creativity and neuroplasticity. Village Concepts, a Washington
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The Evergreen Program uses four building blocks to ease a new person into the series: BUILDING BLOCK 1: Starting with the idea of adaptability, the person is encouraged to make small changes in his/her daily life in order to promote brain growth and the appreciation of differences. This may include shopping at a different store, listening to different kinds of music, or visiting with neighbors. BUILDING BLOCK 2: /Â…i ˜iĂ?ĂŒ area of focus is the notion of creating and maintaining a positive outlook and gratitude. Seminars emphasize starting a gratitude journal, writing thank-you notes, and rewiring the brain to focus on the positive. BUILDING BLOCK 3: Movement >˜` iĂ?iĂ€VÂˆĂƒi Â…>Ăƒ ĂƒÂ…ÂœĂœÂ˜ ĂŒÂœ i˜…>˜Vi mood and memory while maintaining or improving health. Classes weave
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You may rely on two salaries to maintain your lifestyle. Would one person be able to continue living in the same manner on just one income? Are your savings adequate for your spouse to afford rent or mortgage payments and pay off debts without you? Premium rates are based on age and health status, so the earlier you buy, the less you’ll potentially pay. Consider locking in lower rates now. Term life insurance is typically the most affordable option, providing coverage for > ÃiÌ Õ LiÀ v Þi>Àð `i Ì vÞ w > V > obligations and purchase a policy big i Õ} Ì V ÛiÀ Ì i ° ƂÃ Þ ÕÀ w > V > commitments increase, you can add more coverage as needed. GROWING FAMILIES
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Community News and Notes Artists sought for next Art Walk ArtWalk Coordinator Jennifer Haley is seeking artists for the next and future ArtWalks scheduled for the first Wednesday of every-other month. Local businesses will host the artwork and display it for visitors to enjoy and purchase. If you are interested in being a participating artist send an email to mvcac@comcast. net. Join the next ArtWalk, 6 p.m. Nov. 4, at Four Corners in Maple Valley.
Youth symphony orchestra concert Nov. 21 The Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra’s time travel concert is at 7 p.m., Nov. 21 at Auburn Riverside High School Theater. Students will be in costume for the concert as they take audience members back in time with music.
Veterans Day ceremony at Tahoma National Cemetery The Tahoma National Cemetery is honoring veterans during their annual celebration, 11 a.m., Nov. 11. They are also commemorating the 50th
PUBLIC NOTICES CITY OF COVINGTON NOTICES ORDINANCE NO. 09-15 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COVINGTON, WASHINGTON, TO RENEW THE PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED INTERIM ZONING REGULATIONS FOR RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA PRODUCTION, PROCESSING, AND RETAIL USES FOR SIX MONTHS; PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE RENEWAL; ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Passed by the City Council of Covington, Washington, at the City Council meeting of October 27, 2015 to take effect immediately. *** ORDINANCE NO. 10-15 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COVINGTON, WASHINGTON, DESIGNATING CIVIC CENTER DRUG FREE ZONES; AMENDING CHAPTER 9.45, CRIMINAL CODE, OF THE COVINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH THE SAME; ESTABLISHING SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR CORRECTIONS. Passed by the City Council of Covington, Washington, at the City Council meeting of October 27, 2015 to take effect five days after publication. *** ORDINANCE NO. 11-15 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COVINGTON, WASHINGTON, PERTAINING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES, REPEALING CHAPTER 18.120 OF THE COVINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED SCHOOL IMPACT FEES; TERMINATING THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH KENT SCHOOL DISTRICT REGARDING THE SAME; ESTABLISHING SEVERABILITY; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR CORRECTIONS. Passed by the City Council of Covington, Washington, at the City Council meeting of October 27, 2015 to take effect immediately. *** CALL FOR BIDS CITY-WIDE INTERSECTION AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS REBID Sealed Proposals will be received by the undersigned at the City of Covington, 16720 SE 271st Street, Suite 100, Covington, Washington 98042, up to 11:00 a.m.; local time on Wednesday, November 18, 2015, for furnishing the necessary labor, materials, equipment, tools, and guarantees thereof to construct City-Wide Intersection and Safety Improvements. This project is part of the WSDOT City Safety Program that is focused on intersection safety. The project provides for safety improvements to nine locations throughout the City. The improvements include
Notice of Public Hearing Covington Water District will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, Nov. 4th to discuss the 2016 Budget, Capital Improvement Projects and Rates. The hearing will begin at
anniversary of the Vietnam War during the ceremony. The cemetery is located at 18600 SE 240th St.
Gardening volunteers needed at the Arboretum All of the home gardening may be wrapped up for the season, but for people who still want to get their hands dirty, Lake Wilderness Arboretum continues gardening chores throughout the year. Volunteers can join garden work parties at the arboretum from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Wednesdays and Thursdays. Additional volunteer days are held on the first and second Saturdays of each month through June. Garden work stops in July and August. Garden work parties are led by garden manager Susan Goodell as well as longtime, dedicated volunteer gardeners. Volunteers
5:30PM and held at the District office located at 18631 SE 300th Place, Covington. The public is encouraged to attend. Published in Covington/Maple Valley/Black Diamond Reproter on October 30, 2015. #1445042.
channelization, improving sight distance, signing upgrades, sidewalks and ADA access points. The intersections are SE 272nd Street/168th Place SE, 168th Place SE/169th Place SE, SE Wax Road/180th Avenue SE, SE 270th Place/174th Avenue SE, SE 256th Street/180th Avenue SE, SE 267th Street/192nd Avenue SE, SE 261st Street/180th Avenue SE, SE 268th Street/164th Avenue SE and SE 256th Street/170th Avenue SE. The Work shall be physically complete within 30 working days after the commencement date stated in the Notice to Proceed. All bidding and construction is to be performed in compliance with the Contract Provisions and Contract Plans for this project and any addenda issued thereto that are on file at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Covington, Washington. The Proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud shortly after the time and date stated above. Proposals are to be submitted only on the form provided with the Contract Provisions. All Proposals must be accompanied by a certified check, cashiers’ check, money order, or bid bond payable to the “City of Covington” and in an amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount bid. The City of Covington in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises, as defined at 49 CFR Part 26, will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color or national origin in consideration for an award. Contract Provisions and Contract Plans may be examined at the office of the City of Covington, local plan centers in the project area, or the office of the Project Engineer, Gray & Osborne, Inc. Licensed Contractors and Material Suppliers may obtain a copy of the Contract Provisions and Contract Plans, free of charge, in electronic format (PDF on compact disk(s)) along with registration as a planholder only at the Seattle office of the Project Engineer, Gray & Osborne, Inc., 701 Dexter Avenue North, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98109, (206) 284-0860. Request for Contract Provisions and Plans may be faxed ((206) 283-3206) or emailed (grayosborne@g-o.com). Request must include company name, physical address, phone and fax numbers, and email address. Registration as a planholder is required to obtain Contract Addenda. Contract questions shall be directed only to the office of the Project Engineer. Financing of the Project has been provided by City of Covington, Washington and a federal grant administered by the Washington State Department of Transportation. The City of Covington expressly reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals and to waive minor irregularities or informalities and to Award the Project to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder as it best serves the interests of the City. This project includes a 13 percent mandatory DBE goal. *** PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 2015 UPDATE OF THE CITY OF COVINGTON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2015 – 6:30 PM NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Covington Planning
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Covington inaugural HallowTeen Dance The city of Covington is hosting the first HallowTeen Dance from 6 to 8:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 30 at Cedar Heights Middle School. The dance is for teens ages 12-15. Admission is $5. The night will include food, games, prizes and a costume contest. No masks are allowed per Kent School District rules. For more information, call Jaquelyn Ball at 253-480-2412.
To place your Legal Notice in the Covington/Maple Valley/Black Diamond Reporter please call Linda at 253-234-3506 or e-mail legals@reporternewspapers.com Commission will hold a public hearing on the 2015 Update of the Covington Comprehensive Plan on Thursday, November 19, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Covington City Hall, 16720 S.E. 271st Street, Covington, WA 98042. The purpose of this public hearing is for the Planning Commission to receive comments from the public, both written and oral, on the proposed 2015 update to the City of Covington’s Comprehensive Plan as prescribed by the Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA). The 2015 Comprehensive Update is an update to the city’s 20year plan regarding future growth, development and services. The Comprehensive Plan helps to evaluate the long-term interests of the residents of Covington and articulates the community’s vision. The Comprehensive Plan update provides an opportunity for the public to express ideas and interests, guides future decision-making and coordinates city infrastructure development and funding. All persons desiring to comment on the 2015 Comprehensive Plan Update may do so in writing to the Planning Commission Clerk, Kelly Thompson, at 16720 S.E. 271st Street, Suite 100, Covington, WA 98042 or by appearing at the public hearing. A copy of the 2015 Update of the Comprehensive Plan is available on the City’s website at www. covingtonwa.gov/Update2014. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that agenda information will be posted the Friday prior to the above public hearing at Covington City Hall, and on the city’s website: www.covingtonwa.gov. For further information, please contact Ann Mueller, Senior Planner at 253480-2444, amueller@covintonwa.gov or Richard Hart, Community Development Director at 253-480-2441, rhart@covingtonwa.gov. *** CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING 2016 PRELIMINARY OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2015 – 7:00 PM NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 2016 Preliminary Operating and Capital Budget has been placed on file with the City Clerk and is available for review at Covington City Hall and the Covington Library. The public is encouraged to attend budget hearings and provide written or verbal testimony on any provisions of the proposed CY2016 Budget. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Covington City Council will conduct a Public Hearing on the 2016 Preliminary Operating and Capital Budget at the City Council meeting on November 10, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at Covington City Hall, 16720 SE 271st Street, Covington. All persons desiring to comment may do so in writing to the City Clerk at 16720 SE 271st Street, Suite 100, Covington, Washington, 98042 or sscott@covingtonwa.gov or by appearing at the Final Public Hearing. Copies of the 2016 Preliminary Operating and Capital Budget are available for inspection and copying at Covington City Hall. Agenda information will be posted the Friday prior to the above meetings at Covington City Hall, Covington Council Chambers, Covington Library, and the City’s web site: www.covingtonwa.gov. For further information, please contact the Covington City Clerk at 253480-2405. Published in the Covington/Maple Valley/Black Diamond Reporter on October 30, 2015. #1447110.
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MECHANICAL INSTALLERS NEEDED UP TO $24/hr to assist with the installation of a c o nveyo r s y s t e m . This position is located in Kent, WA and will last approx. 6 months. Must have own tools, reliable transportation steel-toed safety shoes, be able to climb ladders and work at heights up to 40 ft and lift 50 lbs. Ability to pass a drug screen and background test. For top pay call Intelligrated at 877-297-2170 or send resume to Julie.bick@ intelligrated.com EOE
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The YWCA Seattle|King|Snohomish seeks an INTERNSHIPS AND PROFESSIONAL MENTORING PROGRAM MANAGER This position oversees the administrative functions of Girls First, including data entry, cont ra c t c o m p l i a n c e a n d repor ting coupled with managing youth internship recruitment, training and placements. The workload operates on a school-year calendar. As an equal opportunity employer, we highly encourage people of color to apply. Full-time, 40 hrs/wk. Rate DOE Respond to sdiop@ywcaworks.org Details @
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Les Everett Fleming 12/30/33 – 10/20/15
Les is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Peggy (Kent, WA); his children, Dale (Sherrie) Fleming, Terry (Nancy) Fleming; 10 grandchildren & 14 greatgrandchildren; siblings Earl, Erv (Elaine), Dolly Child, & Janet (Dave) Gill. He is preceded in death by his parents, 6 siblings, daughter Debbie, son Ric, daughterin-law Camilla & granddaughter Jenna. In lieu of flowers donations can be to the Cancer Research of your choice. Service & reception will be on Saturday, October 31, 2015 at 1pm at Zion Lutheran Church in Kent, WA 1446334
Helen Martha Eighme Dufur Helen Martha Eighme Dufur passed away gently of natural causes on October 2, 2015, at the Providence Marianwood convalescent center in Issaquah, Washington. She was 81. Helen was born in Granite Falls, WA on May 27, 1934. She was the mother of three girls, and teacher to hundreds of high school and elementary age students. After her children were school age, she went back to college and finished a degree in Elementary Education and Home Economics. She began teaching high school in 1970 and continued teaching until her retirement in 1999. Her retirement created a second career, providing day care for her two cherished grandchildren until they were teenagers. She was very active in the Kirkland Seventh day Adventist Church and well known amongst friends and family for her cooking and sewing skills. She enjoyed quilting and won numerous ribbons and awards for her work. Helen traveled extensively, enjoying group tours, educational jaunts and trips with family, both domestic and international. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Adelle Eighme, and her oldest brother, Harold who always referred to her as “Baby Sister.” Helen is survived by her daughters, Kathy Dufur, Susan Smith (husband Ed Smith and children William Smith and Abigail Smith) and Carolyn Stiver (husband Shawn Stiver), brothers Lloyd Eighme (wife Mary Margaret Eighme) and Reg Eighme (wife Jan Eighme and daughters Keri Robison and Vicki Wiley), and her former husband, Bill Dufur. A memorial service is being planned for January 30, 2016 at the Kirkland SDA Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the local hospice foundation, the Adventist Disaster Relief Agency (ADRA) or a charity of choice. Full obituary and on-line guestbook at www.flintofts.com
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CONKS BEAT HORNETS On Oct. 20 the Kentwood boys water polo team beat the Enumclaw Hornets 14-10. Scoring for Kentwood: Rhoni Lyons - 6 Mitch Lewis - 3 Alex Maloy - 2 Dallas Georfe - 2 Colin Bryant - 1 Up next for the Conks was a match against the Auburn Trojans on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The game was played after The Reporter’s press deadline.
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The Tahoma Bears hosted the Kentridge Chargers Friday. Tahoma beat Kentridge 3913 in its second to last regular season game of the year. The Bears took the lead early with a 14 yard touchdown pass from senior quarterback Amandre Williams to senior receiver Cole Peckham. With a successful two point conversion pass from Williams to sophomore receiver Jerrel Chapman, the Bears led 8-0. With more than seven minutes remaining in the first quarter, Tahoma scored another seven. An 8-yard pass from Williams to senior running back Caleb Brown was good for six. The Chargers scored the first points of the second quarter, closing the Bears’ lead to 15-6. Tahoma answered back with a pair of touchdowns. A 1-yard run from Dylan Stewart and a 13-yard receiving touchdown from Williams to junior receiver
Josh Smith increased the Bears lead. At the half, Tahoma led Kentridge 29-6. The third quarter saw one score. The Bears scored on a 4-yard pass from Williams to senior receiver Austin Brown. Entering the final quarter of play, Tahoma led its opponent by 30, 36-6. Less than three minutes into the final quarter, the Bears added three more to its score with a 21 yard field goal. And with 10 seconds remaining in the game, the Chargers added seven but it wasn’t enough to catch up. The Bears are tied in league play with Kent-Meridian and Kentlake with a 2-2 record. Overall, Tahoma is 6-2 on the season. Williams ended the game 28 for 40 for a total of 365 yards and four touchdowns. Brown was the Bears’ leading rusher with 95 yards on 15 carries. And Peckham was the leading receiver of the evening with five catches for 103 yards. The Bears final regular
season game of the year is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 when Tahoma hosts the Federal Way Eagles.
Kentlake vs. Kentwood The Conks hosted the Falcons in Kentwood’s final regular season game of 2015. Kentlake held onto its lead all game and beat Kentwood 36-21 Friday at French Field. The Falcons wasted no time, taking an early eight point lead over the Conks. With less than nine minutes to play in the first quarter, a 6-yard run by Kentlake’s senior quarterback Cody Faulkner put the Falcons on the board. And a successful two point conversion pass from Faulkner to Marques Fuala’au put Kentlake up 8-0. Adding to its first quarter lead for the Falcons was a 7-yard touchdown run by Trask Rogers. The Conks scored its first points of the game less than four minutes into the second quarter. A 6-yard pass from Brian Campbell to Connor Benson was good for six. Kentwood went for two but were unsuccessful and trailed the visitors 15-6. The Falcons increased its
Senior defensive back Caleb Brown snags an interception from Kentridge during Friday’s 39-13 home win. SARAH BRENDEN, The Reporter lead prior to halftime with a 9-yard rushing touchdown from Jacob Mancia. Entering halftime, the Falcons led 22-6. The sole score of the third quarter belonged to Kentwood. Campbell with the keeper for 1-yard scored six. And with a successful two point conversion, the Conks came within eight. The Falcons scored a pair of touchdowns by AndrewDixon is the fourth quarter. Both were 6-yard gains. With Kentlake up 36-14,
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Bears finish first at SPSL championship BY SARAH BRENDEN Reporter
The Tahoma Bears, Kentwood Conquerors and Kentlake Falcons girls swim and dive teams participated at the 2015 South Puget Sound League championship meet on Oct. 24. Following the completion of 12 events, the Bears finished in first place with a total score of 241.50. The Falcons finished in fifth place with 139 and placing seventh out of 14 teams were the Conks with a total score of 70.
Event 1 - 200 yard medley relay 4th: Tahoma — Amy Gill, Sydney Sears, Bridget Duven and Hannah Adam 6th: Kentwood — Chiyo Miyake, Annelise Hed, Abbey Quintos and Michele Chao 7th: Kentlake — Sarah Ruckman, Brittney Figaro, Kendra Walmsley, Ashtyn Collins
Event 2 - 200 yard freestyle 6th: Tahoma senior Nicole McCarthy 9th: Kentlake senior Allie
Losacco 10th: Kentwood junior Hannah Lesnick 12th: Tahoma junior Brynne Adams
Event 3 - 200 yard IM 2nd: Kentlake sophomore Brittney Figaro 4th: Tahoma junior Olivia Halbert 6th: Tahoma junior Shauna Monahan 7th: Tahoma freshman Kiley Zarzoza 8th: Kentwood sophomore Abbey Quintos 10th: Kentlake freshman Hannah Ruckman 11th: Tahoma senior Hannah Gormley 12th: Kentlake sophomore Melody Graham
Event 4 - 50 yard freestyle 1st: Tahoma junior Lindsey Hanger 3rd: Kentlake senior Avalyne Peters 6th: Tahoma sophomore Bridget Duven 7th: Tahoma senior Hannah Adam 8th: Kentwood freshman Annelise Hed 12th: Tahoma senior
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Event 5 - Diving 1st: Tahoma senior Ashley Lewis 2nd: Kentlake junior Katie Beliveau 5th: Tahoma sophomore Makayla Millard 6th: Kentlake freshman Cassie Padilla 9th: Tahoma sophomore Kalani Pinter 12th: Tahoma sophomore Hayley Rayburn
Event 6 - 100 yard butterfly 9th: Kentwood junior Hannah Lesnick
Event 7 - 100 yard freestyle 1st: Tahoma junior Lindsey Hanger 3rd: Kentlake senior Avalyne Peters 8th: Tahoma senior Hannah Adam 10th: Tahoma freshman Iliana Hammerstrom
BY DENNIS BOX
The Tahoma girls and boys cross country teams took the top spot at the 4A sub-district South Puget Sound League/Seamount meet Saturday at Fort Steilacoom Park in Lakewood. The Kentwood girls team ran 13th and boys eighth. The Kentlake boys and girls teams ran 15th. The next stop for the high school cross country teams and individual runners is the West Central Classic Saturday at American Lake Veterans Golf Course,
Tacoma. The 4A girls run at 1:15 p.m. and boys at 2:20 p.m.
Tahoma Boys The boys team scored 15 to take first and the runners swept the top five spots in the 5,000 meters race. 1st: Graeme Schroeder, 15 minutes, 48.40 seconds. 2nd: Keegan Fitzpatrick, 15:56.00 3rd: Dawson Besst, 15:56.80 4th: Devon Walters, 16:05.80
Event 9 - 200 yard freestyle relay 3rd: Tahoma — Nicole McCarthy, Hannah Adam, Brooke Bailey, Lindsey
Event 10 - 100 yard backstroke 3rd: Tahoma sophomore Amy Gill 11th: Tahoma sophomore Bridget Duven 12th: Tahoma senior Julia Harry
Event 11 - 100 yard breaststroke 6th: Kentlake sophomore
Brittney Figaro 7th: Tahoma freshman Sydney Sears 12th: Tahoma junior Olivia Halbert
Event 12 - 400 yard freestlye relay 2nd: Tahoma — Shauna Monahan, Bridget Duven, Iliana Hammerstrom, Lindsey Hanger 5th: Kentlake — Avalyne Peters, Brittney Figaro, Sarah Ruckman, Allie Losacco 6th: Kentwood — Annelise Hed, Avry Freaney, Hannah Ackerman, Hannah Lesnick
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Event 8 - 500 yard freestyle 5th: Tahoma junior Shauna Monahan 6th: Kentlake senior Allie Losacco 7th: Kentwood freshman
Tahoma boys, girls win first at sub-districts Editor
Annelise Hed 8th: Tahoma junior Lexi Cruise 10th: Tahoma freshman Kiley Zarzoza 11th: Tahoma junior Brynne Adams
Hanger 5th: Kentlake — Avalyne Peters, Hannah Ruckman, Ashtyn Collins, Allie Losacco 8th: Kenwood — Avry Freaney, Abbey Quintos, Gabrielle Rizzo, Hannah Lesnick
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5th: Tristan Houser, 16:08.00 Girls The Bears girls team scored 28 for first place. The girls took six of the top 10 spots. 3rd: Phoenix Aguilar, 19:30.90 4th: Peyton Shinnick, 19:37.30 6th: Melinda Day 19:50.40 7th: Breanna Glover 19:50.90 Tahoma 8th: Kayla Contreras 19:52.30 Tahoma 10th: Katarina Zosel 20:05.10 Tahoma
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