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already said yes to a lower amount,” board member Russ Hanscom said during The Kent School District the meeting. “I am very will ask voters on April 26 proud that we are going to approve a $252 million for the amount that this bond referendum to fund district needs, that protects projects throughthe property values out the district, of the citizens in the including the Kent School District. construction of a If we don’t have a new Covington strong school district Elementary School, the property values a new elementary tank.” school in the Kent If approved, the Valley and 20 adreferendum would ditional classrooms Hanscom replace retiring at various schools. bonds and would The school board was not increase the district’s presented five options for tax rate. The current levy the referendum, rangfor the Debt Service Fund is ing from $180 million to $1.41 per $1,000 of assessed $252 million, and voted value. The district plans to unanimously at its Jan. 13 sell a $60 million bond in meeting to go for the largest 2016, another $60 million amount, encompassing the in 2018, $65 million in 2020 most projects. and the remaining $67 mil“I am happy that we are lion in 2022. Each series of going for the right amount bonds will be for 20 that there are no re-dos six [ more SCHOOLS page 5 ] weeks later after we have

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It’s our park: Kent residents Andrey Pristatskiy, Ric Herrick, Traci Dysart and Kristy Herrick oppose a city decision to sell the 10-acre Pine Tree Park to a developer who plans to build 64 homes. STEVE HUNTER, Kent Reporter

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Kristy Herrick couldn’t help but shake her head as she pointed to a Pine Tree Park sign that read, “Welcome to your city of Kent parks ….”

Herrick considers it an ironic statement because if the park truly belonged to Herrick and her neighbors, they wouldn’t have sold it. Kent city officials sold the 10-acre park in September for $2

million to a developer who plans to build 64 single-family homes.

Parks Director Jeff Watling described the sale as a “difficult decision,” but part of a City Council plan a few years ago to make the city stronger financially.

“In 2012, as part of the city’s effort to address our structural budget issues and become more financially sustainable, the City Council directed staff to evaluate [ more PARK page 4 ]

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The Kent City Council plans to adopt a fireworks ban in the next several weeks but wants a bit more time to fine-tune the proposed ordinance.

The council spent about 90 minutes at a Tuesday night workshop discussing with Deputy City Attorney Pat Fitzpatrick language in the ordinance to clarify infractions as well as what would be required for a permitted fireworks

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“This has been a great conversation,” new Council President Bill Boyce said at the end of the workshop. “That’s what we are elected to do. We are not rubber stampers, we are all individuals and all have good thoughts. … At the end of the day, we want to do what’s right for the public. I want to thank all of you for talking through this. I think the ordinance that comes out [ more FIREWORKS page 5 ]

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Kent School Board approves transgender student policy

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Davies visited Nicki Vannatter’s fourth-grade class at Meridian Elementary in Kent last Friday to thank Vannatter for being the market’s 250,000th Facebook follower. Vannatter received a variety of gifts from the market, including a galvanized steel Market Charm that can be inscribed with a message and installed on the new MarketFront expansion at Pike Place Market later this year. Davies also gave a presentation to Vannatter’s students about the history of Pike Place Market.

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The Kent School Board unanimously approved a policy concerning transgender students at its Jan. 13 meeting despite concerns from several residents.

District resident Dave McIver was one of three people who spoke against the policy during the board meeting. “Shouldn’t parents and grandparents have the right to expect that when their children go to public school boys will use the boys’ bathrooms and the locker rooms as well, and girls will use the girls’ bathroom?,� McIver asked. “Everyone deserves to be in an environment where they feel safe,� he added.

According to the district procedure, transgender students, or those whose gender identity is different from the gender assigned at birth, will be allowed to use the restroom corresponding to the gender they identify with.

Locker room use will be addressed on a case-by-case basis, but in most situations the students should be allowed to use the locker room of the gender they identify with.

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Classes resumed at Horizon Elementary on Tuesday following an early Monday morning fire at the school. There was no school Monday due to the Martin Luther King holiday.

Smoke and fire damaged a classroom after someone broke into the school and ignited paper products, according to the Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority.

Kent firefighters responded with Kent Police and Kent School District security at 2:45 a.m., after they received intruder alerts and a fire alarm from

the school, 27641 144th Ave. SE, Kent.

The first fire units found a classroom with a burning bookshelf that contained childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s schoolwork. Although the fire was quickly extinguished, smoke damage extended throughout the classroom and into the common area of the school.

Chris Loftis, spokesman for the school district, said district crews were at the school by 6 a.m. Monday to begin cleanup, which is expected to take about a week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is not going to be structural issues,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is more cleanup and repair. No real construction.â&#x20AC;?

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from the affected classroom were moved to other parts of the school, Loftis said.

On Tuesday Loftis did not have a cost estimate of the damages.

The classroom where the fire started had a broken exterior window.

Police and school security searched the building for suspects, vandalism or other fires but were unable to find anything or anyone. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even though the damage is really minor, it is a very serious thing when anyone enters the building,â&#x20AC;? Loftis said.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;As much as the parents want to testify, as much as a number of the kids will want to express themselves they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t,â&#x20AC;? Hanscom said following public comment on the issue. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They cannot do that because they are still scared, they are still fearful, they still expect bullying because of who they are the way God made them. They are afraid to be that person.

For me, any step that we can ever take to eliminate the possibility that a child may kill themselves because of being fearful of who God made them, I am going to vote 100 percent yes.â&#x20AC;?

Board member Agda Burchard said the goal of the policy is to protect students. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have other policies to make sure other groups of students are safe in our schools and not discriminated against,â&#x20AC;? Burchard said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For me, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what this is about. All students need to feel safe in our schools.â&#x20AC;?

The board also unanimously approved revisions to the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attendance and harassment, intimidation and bullying policies and procedures per recommendations from WSSDA and OSPI at the Jan. 13 meeting.

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McIver asked the board to take time to listen to concerns about the policy before approving it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The school district opens itself up to lawsuits on both sides of this issue, I believe,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The school policy, in my opinion, needs to be reviewed very seriously for all of the possible ramifications from a to z on this issue.â&#x20AC;?

The policy, which was drafted by the Washington State School Directorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association (WSSDA) and recommended by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), is in line with how the district has handled transgender students, said Randy Heath, the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s executive director of student and family support services.

The policy was presented for a first reading to the board at its Dec. 9 meeting. There was no discussion about the policy among board members and no public comment on the issue at the December meeting.

During the Jan. 13 meeting, board member Russ Hanscom said there are currently transgender students in the district.

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A man who has been charged in connection with the drive-by shooting death of a Kent baby girl received a 46-month prison sentence in U.S. District Court in Seattle for a separate crime involving the illegal possession of a firearm.

DeMartrae (Marty) L. Kime, 24,

whose hometown listings on court records include Auburn and Seattle, was sentenced Jan. 15 for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm in connection with an October 2014 Seattle incident.

“I take this case very seriously because you armed yourself and had drugs in the car,” U.S. District Judge Robert S. Lasnik said at the

sentencing, according to a U.S. Attorney’s Office media release.

King County prosecutors filed a second-degree murder charge last month against Kime for the death of 1-year-old Malijah Grant in April in Kent.

“This case exemplifies the need to keep firearms out of the hands of convicted felons,” said U.S. At-

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One priest and 12 other religious brothers or sisters who taught at the former Briscoe Memorial School in Kent between 1939 and 1969 are part of a published list of 77 child sex abusers released by The Archdiocese of Seattle.

“I am publishing a list of clergy and religious brothers and sisters for whom allegations of sexual abuse of a minor have been admitted, established, or determined to be credible,” said Seattle Archbishop J. Peter Sartain in a letter posted Jan. 15 on The Archdiocese of Seattle website.

“These are individuals known to have served or resided in the archdio-

FIRE UPROOTS FAMILY Six people were displaced following a Kent house fire on Jan. 15 in the 10200 block of Southeast 228th Street. Initially dispatched as a minor stove-top fire at 1:12 p.m., the call was upgraded to a residential fire when the residents reported that the entire kitchen was on fire, according to a Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority media release. Upgrading the call brings additional emergency resources to the incident.

When firefighters arrived from Kent and Renton, they found smoke and flames coming from the back of the house on the first floor. Attacking the fire quickly, crews were able to limit the fire to the kitchen, but smoke and heat had also damaged both floors of the home.

The two residents home at the time of the fire initially complained of smoke inhalation and were evaluated by paramedics. There were no other reported injuries.

A Kent fire investigator ruled the cause as “undetermined,” indicating that there was not sufficient evidence to determine the exact cause of the fire in the kitchen. The fire is considered accidental. Red Cross assisted the family.

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Independent consultants helped compile the list of 77 abusers who served or lived in Western Washington between 1923 and 2008.

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RALPH ELECTED TO SCA BOARD Kent City Councilwoman Dana Ralph has been elected to the 2016 Board of Directors of the Sound City Association (SCA), which represents 36 cities in King County, and provides a regional voice for nearly one million people.

This is Ralph’s first term on the 13-member SCA Board.

“We are excited that Councilmember Ralph has been elected to the board and will serve as a representative from the South Caucus,” said SCA Executive Director Deanna Dawson in a media release.

“Her participation will help in our efforts to the build long-term community and economic prosperity for our region and state.”

SCA provides a voice for King County cities through leadership in areas such as economic and community development, transportation, land use, health, government operations, the environment, education, public safety, social welfare and other public policy issues.

torney Annette L. Hayes about the illegal gun possession charge. “This defendant used a gun to threaten people who simply walked past his Kime car at a gas station.

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Darlene Evelyn Portmann, age 77, died at Valley Medical Center in Renton, Washington, on Tuesday, January 12, 2016. The cause was emphysema.

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Mable had 2 sons and lived most of her life in the Seattle Area, the last 40 years in Kent, WA. She had a career as a hair dresser and she attended the Solid Rock Church in Kent.

Mable was a devoted wife, mother and Grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years and will be missed by her sons Larry (Pat) from Wenatchee, Dick (Barb) from Auburn, 5 Grandchildren, 8 Great Grandchildren and 3 Great, Great Grandchildren.

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all city-owned properties and identify properties that were candidates to be sold,” Watling said in an email.

The council unanimously approved the sale in September to Oakpointe Communities, a Kirkland-based developer associated with Yarrow Bay. The council discussed the sale in executive session, then came back into open session to vote on the sale. No council members commented about the sale during the open meeting.

“You can tell we’re pissed,” Herrick said as she and other neighbors stood on a park trail last week near 114th Avenue Southeast and Southeast 276th Street.

It bothers the neighbors even more how the city only notified them about the sale by posting a sign two weeks Boyce ago at the park. No snail mail. No emails. No phone calls. No community meetings. Just a brief talk during the Sept. 15 vote after an executive session when nobody was in the audience.

“That was news to me,” Council President Bill Boyce said in a phone interview Wednesday when a resident told the council on Tuesday they were never notified about the sale. “For some reason, notice did not go out.

We missed it and learned from it.

There was nothing secret about it.

“There is no excuse. We just dropped the ball and missed it. It was not anything on purpose. We need to do a better job next time.”

Ric and Kristy Herrick live across the street from the park. They’ve lived there for 35 years. King County voters in the late 1960s approved a Forward Thrust bond measure that purchased land for numerous parks countywide, including Pine Tree Park, to help preserve open space. Kent later annexed the unincorporated area and took control of the park.

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The park features a few paved trails and open space, including numerous large pine trees. Neighbors say deer are spotted in the park.

Traci Dysart, who lives four blocks from the park, said the sale contradicts the city’s 2025 vision posted on its website that includes talk of a Green Kent and to implement a plan targeting greenways to include better use of open space and trees.

“We feel that the city of Kent has violated our trust,” Dysart said. “Since voters approved the preservation of the park, it should remain a park. Selling the park without voter input is unfair, underhanded and against Kent’s own visions.”

Watling said staff identified Pine Tree Park as a piece of city property to sell for several reasons.

“Factors include vehicle-access issues to the site, the park’s reduced service area due to the construction of the South 277th Street transportation corridor, and a number of other development challenges related to this specific site,” he said.

Marketing of the site began in 2014, Watling said. As a condition of sale, all proceeds must be reinvested back into the Kent park system. The city has not yet decided how to spend those funds as the sale is set to close in June.

“Ideally, it’s a reinvestment that’s very close to the (Pine Tree Park) neighborhood impacted,” Watling said.

Herrick doubts how much $2 million can help the city be financially stable.

“They’re only getting $2 million for it,” she said. “That’s not going to go anywhere.”

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lot to get into a ride share vehicle. Kime rolled down his window, pointed a black handgun at the three and told them, “Don’t come up on my car like that homey.”

After getting into the ride share car, one of the victims called 911, and described Kime and his car. Seattle police responded and took Kime into custody while he was pumping gas into his car.

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programs for several years but the cutbacks ended with the 2013-14 budget. Concerns about future budget problems, including a lack of funding for park repairs, caused the city to form a Financial Sustainability Task Force last year. The city will eventually lose state money it receives for the Panther Lake annexation. That task force is to provide detailed recommendations this May to the mayor and council about the city’s needs and the community’s priorities as far as what services should be funded and how to pay for them.

As far as Pine Tree Park, developer Oakpointe also bought about 4 acres from the Kent School District, east of the park for the new houses. The district had extra land next to Pine Tree Park Elementary. The school will remain open.

Oakpointe has submitted a preliminary subdivision review application to the city Planning Department. A public meeting for comment about the proposed subdivision is tentatively set for 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 2, in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

Oakpointe is the developer building the Bridges subdivision on Auburn’s Lea Hill, not far from Pine Tree Park.

Home prices at Bridges range from about $350,000 to $430,000. Oakpointe also has expressed interest in buying the city’s Riverbend Golf Complex par 3 property that the city put up for sale to help pay for improvements at the 18hole course across the street.

But the meeting on March 2 is about the subdivision, not whether or not the city should have sold the park.

“It’s kind of tucked away,” Herrick said about living next to the park.

“I always felt everything else could get divided up but we’d still have the park.”

Or at least a say about what happens to the park.

“They are legally good,” Ric Herrick said about city officials selling the park.

“They are ethically and morally bad.”

who pointed the gun at him. At the time of his arrest, Kime had a dozen small packages of cocaine in his pocket. After getting a search warrant, police located a Taurus .45 caliber pistol in the glove compartment of the car that matched the description provided by the victims.

Kime is prohibited from possessing firearms because of his convictions for theft (2013), assault (2012) and robbery (2010).

After his October 2014 arrest, Kime was released

pending state charges. He failed to appear and was later charged with armed robbery in Oregon. Kime was charged June 8 in federal court and was taken into federal custody in the Western District of Washington on June 12.

Last month, the King County prosecutor filed a second-degree murder charge, two counts of assault and one count of unlawful possession of a firearm against Kime in connection with the April 16 drive-by shooting death of Grant.

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www.kentreporter.com years, so the last of this bond authorization would retire in 2042, district spokesman Chris Loftis said The bond issue requires 60 percent plus one vote approval.

The district outlined eight major projects totaling about $169 million, which would be completed if the bond issue passes.

Those projects include: • $46 million each for the construction Straus of the new Covington Elementary and new elementary in Kent Valley • $32.5 million for multipurpose rooms at Cedar Valley, Fairwood, Grass Lake, Lake Youngs, Merdian, Park Orchard, Pine Tree, Springbrook and Soos Creek elementary schools.

• $16.8 million for 20 new classrooms at various schools yet to be determined • $12.7 million for fields, tracks and courts at the district’s six middle schools • $9 million for smartboard replacements

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Fitzpatrick will make a few changes and plans to bring the proposed fireworks ban ordinance to the council’s Public Safety Committee on Feb. 9.

If that committee approves the ban, the measure will go to the full council for approval. Because of a one-year notice state law requirement, the ban would not go into effect until 2017.

Kent voters (62 percent) approved a ban in an advisory vote to the council on the Nov. 3 general election ballot.

• $4.8 million for grass fields and tennis courts at the district’s four traditional high schools • $1.2 million for transportation department parking The bond referendum would also generate $38.2 million for maintenance and operations infrastructure projects, including roofing projects throughout the district and heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems at Daniel and Sunrise elementary schools.

An additional $25.9 million would fund projects submitted by schools, including parking lot upgrades at several schools; a remodel of the gym and Preforming Arts Center foyer, D-Wing and art department at Kentridge High School; replacing the windows in the main building at Kent Meridian High School; and remodeling the Performing Arts Center at Kentwood High School.

The projects were prioritized by the district’s Citizen Bond Review Committee, Loftis said.

“The process we went through to come up with this list has been many years in the making,” Loftis said.

The ban would prohibit the sale, possession and discharge of consumer fireworks.

Councilwoman Dana Ralph, who made a motion at a Nov. 18 meeting to postpone a council fireworks ban vote for further discussion, explained that delay never indicated going against a ban.

“There’s been this very unfounded misconception out there that by having the conversation we had tonight (Tuesday) that it was somehow ignoring the will of the voters and delaying so that things didn’t happen,” Ralph said about emails she received and letters published in the Kent Reporter. “It’s extremely clear from the amount of discussion we had tonight

District officials considered putting a bond issue on the ballot sooner but didn’t want to do it the same time as a tax levy, Loftis said. In 2014, voters approved two levy measures for the district.

“I appreciate all of the work that has gone in to putting this together,” school board vice president Debbie Straus said before the board voted on referendum.

“There has been quite a bit of discussion among the board on getting to this and I appreciate the opportunities it gives us for our schools.”

New elementary schools envisioned The new Covington Elementary would be built on property the district owns near 156th Avenue Southeast and Southeast 256th Street in Covington.

Loftis said the design of the school would be similar to the new Panther Lake Elementary School, which opened in 2009 but larger.

“It served a lot of folks well,” Loftis said of the existing Covington Elementary. “The new facility will be a modern facility.”

Loftis said if the bond issue is

that there are questions around what this ordinance looked like and to just vote on it without this discussion would not be good lawmaking practice. … It was not any effort to ignore the voters.”

Numerous complaints from residents to the council over the last few years about fireworks going off in their neighborhoods before, during and after the Fourth of July caused the council to consider a ban and ask for the advisory vote.

The ban would allow permitted public displays, such as the Fourth of July show at Lake Meridian. The city fire marshal approves the permits.

Kent’s current city code allows people to purchase

approved, the district would start work on the new school as soon as possible. Construction could take two to four years, he said.

Replacing Covington Elementary has been in the works for more than a decade. A portion of a $106 million bond issue approved by voters in 2006 was slated to go toward the construction of the new building, but following the Sandy Hook school shooting in 2012, the school board redirected the money for school safety improvements, Loftis said.

Building a new elementary to serve the Kent Valley would come after the new Covington Elementary. Loftis said the location for the new school has not been determined, but there is a need for a new school in the valley.

“The whole area is growing exponentially,” Loftis said. “We are seeing significant enrollment pressure there to add some capacity.”

The construction of the two elementary schools and the additional 20 classrooms would add 50 to 55 new classrooms in the district, which will relieve some overcrowding, Loftis said.

and possess legal fireworks from June 28 to July 4, but fireworks can only be discharged from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. on July 4. Violators of the code must pay a $250 fine.

That fine will remain the same under the new proposal as will the punishment of up to one year in jail and a $5,000 fine for the discharge of fireworks in a reckless manner, a gross misdemeanor.

The new ordinance would make other violations a gross misdemeanor, including conducting a display of fireworks without a properly issued city permit.

The council decided it wanted to add infractions for property owners who knowingly allow fireworks

Citizens for Kent Schools Citizens for Kent Schools has started planning how to promote the bond referendum. Brooke Valentine, co-chair of the group, said getting people to vote will be crucial in passing the referendum.

“We need everyone in the community to be really engaged in filling out their ballot and voting yes for students,” she said.

The group hopes to raise at least $30,000, Valentine said. That money would be used to purchase yard signs and send out several mailers. Citizens for Kent Schools also plans to host a kick-off event and rally, as well as knock on doors and make phone calls to encourage people to vote.

Valentine said she would like to get high school students involved the campaign.

“We think hearing the youth voice is really important,” she said.

“A lot of the projects are improving the facilities at their schools.”

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Whether a ban stops fireworks in Kent remained up for debate.

“I will support the will of the people for a ban,” Boyce said. “But we have to be careful about giving false hope that, assuming once this ban goes into place,

all of the fireworks are going to stop. Our police officers today are stretched trying to run people down who are setting fireworks off illegally. I don’t want everyone to think it’s going to stop and everything in Kent is going to be peace and quiet.”

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“We feel that the city of Kent has violated our trust. Since voters approved the preservation of the park, it should remain a park. Selling the park without voter input is unfair, underhanded and against Kent’s own visions.” – Traci Dysart, on the city selling Pine Tree Park to a developer.

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Using all the wrong words leaves me speechless I read a columnist somewhere last week and learned I am more out of touch with reality than my daughter, Katy, has led me to believe.

I admit I don’t remember who the columnist was or where I read it, but I am sure I am not making this up, whatever it is, because I don’t understand it.

Let’s delve into it.

I have been using all the wrong words for longer than I can remember, which isn’t long, but it must be awhile – I think.

I am trying to be very careful not to use the wrong word so this column may be very short – depending of course on … it, whatever … it … the bad word that is … is.

Back to the subject, apparently there is a snotty, spit barrel full of words I have unknowingly been hacking up when I talk and write. The problem is I can’t say what the words are because if I do, an inappropriate word ticket will arrive in the mail with a picture attached of my infraction and my insurance rates will go through the … high thing over my head.

I think the R-word was on the “if you say that word, we will all begin whispering about you” list.

The columnist spewed out a docket of “do not dare say this or that” to be afraid of … and I am now duly afraid of … it … whatever it … the bad word that is … is.

Earlier today, I was driving to the office in Covington and a song inadvertently came out of my radio. It was a hit song in the early ’60s when hair was popular.

I heard the first line of the lyrics and panicked. I nearly drove off into a muddy field of prepositions without directional objects.

After calming myself, I checked my rear view mirrors for the enforcement clauses. I appeared to have escaped a very close call.

I decided it would be a good exercise to rewrite the lyric with the proper properlyness to help us all learn and be smiley.

The song begins like this: Something I’m not suppose to say, something not suppose to say … “Itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polka dot”… more things I’m not suppose to say.

The something I’m not supposed to say is easy pleasey. I’m pretty sure yellow polka dot is reason for uppity buckets of snorts and snarfs. Bitsy teenie weenie is likely going to make someone want to chase me with a 10-pound dictionary that has never been opened.

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Don’t take away our park The city of Kent has sold Pine Tree Park. This is a small property that has been a park for many decades.

Residents of Kent need to put a stop to this land grab by the city’s developer cronies.

There is plenty of private land that can be bought for development. A park should be something that will be there for future generations.

Unlike other properties the city has, this one was given to them for free with annexation from the county. Upkeep costs were minimal; they mowed the grass a few times a year. As more properties in the city are subdivided and developed, this small park will be a very valuable asset. But once it is gone, it’s gone.

Please write the council, show up for meetings and make an official comment about this planned development.

– Kristy Herrick

Park for all needs to remain Kent city planners, please do not sell Pine Tree Park for development.

Pine Tree Park – the park that isn’t on the City of Kent’s park map. The park that isn’t on Google maps.

There are people out and about. Out walking their dogs, walking together, teenagers

Letters policy The Kent Reporter welcomes letters to the editor on any subject. Letters must include a name, address and daytime phone number for verification purposes.

Letters may be edited for length. Letters should be no more than 250 words in length.

Submissions may be printed both in the paper and electronically.

Deadline for letters to be considered for publication is 2 p.m. Tuesday. being teenagers.

Having a park offers a designation. To enjoy open space, stroll with the dog or the kids, get some fresh air, observe birds and animals.

This neighborhood needs and deserves Pine Tree Park.

– Anita Veen

Reichert acts quickly to support families With so much attention being given to the growing number of people with Alzheimer’s disease in Washington state, I’m grateful that our Congressman, Dave Reichert, has cosponsored a bill that will help them and their families.

This is particularly important for me as I was diagnosed with Younger Onset Alzheimer’s disease in 2013 at the age of 52, and have been living with the

increasing effects of this terminal disease ever since.

This disease has taken away my ability to perform the work I love as a physical therapist, and will continue to have a devastating effect on my family.

The HOPE for Alzheimer’s Act is a bill to provide better care coordination planning after a Medicare beneficiary receives an Alzheimer’s diagnosis.

All too often we hear that after all the testing and diagnosis is done the physician gives the patient and family no guidance for what’s next.

In fact, the Alzheimer’s Association last March released a report showing that only 45 percent of the people diagnosed with the disease are actually told of that diagnosis, versus over 90 percent of the time for the four most common cancer diagnoses.

Fortunately for me, my neurologist was quick to make a clear diagnosis of Alzheimer’s after appropriate testing.

One reason is that physicians are not properly reimbursed for taking the time to sit down with the patient and family to help them through this difficult news of an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. This bill would cover that time, and also launch an effort to educate physicians about the new coverage.

Congressman Reichert wisely recognizes this is a problem and that Congress needs to respond. Now let’s hope the rest of the Congress approves this needed legislation in 2016.

– Nancy Johnson

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Learn about Islam at Kent open house Islamic Center of Kent will present an open house on Saturday, Jan. 23 at the Kent Senior Center to help give people a better understanding about the religion of Islam.

The seminar runs from 3-7 p.m. at the Senior Center, 600 E. Smith St. Three Imams (leaders) of Mesajid in Redmond, Bellevue and Kent will be the main speakers. Their topics include What is Islam?; Venture Islam beyond the headlines; and Islam 101.

The purpose of the seminar is, “To delve deeper into the religion of Islam

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SPECIAL ASSIST Matthew Borromeo, a student at Hope Christian Academy, recently served as a page in the Washington State House of Representatives in Olympia.

Sponsored by state Rep. Mia Gregerson, DSeaTac, Borromeo is the son of Karen and Brigido Borromeo of Kent.

Pages perform a wide variety of responsibilities, from presenting the flags to distributing amendments on the House floor. In addition to contributing to the efficient operation of the Legislature, pages receive daily civics instruction, draft their own bills and participate in mock committee hearings.

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Here is the reformation lyric: itsy vasty, bigger baggy, burlap bundle of boodled sackinessly.

Pretty good, huh?

I feel confident I have now mended my evil, unforgivable ways and I have turned over a new ... something … let me check if the L-word is OK. I’ll get back to you.

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Holly O’Neal of Kent is one of three chefs who will compete for the title of American Culinary Federation (ACF) Western Region Student Chef of the Year.

The competition is at The Academy of Arts, Careers & Technology, Reno, Nevada, during the ACF Western Regional Culinary Salon on Feb. 5-7.

Michelle Stephenson, of Provo, Utah, and Kendall Ross, of Colorado Springs,

The agenda: 3-3:15 p.m.: Fellowship 3:15–3:25: Welcome speech

by Mian Ahmad 3:25–3:55: What is Islam?

by Sheikh Joban 3:55–4:25: Venture Islam beyond the headlines by Sheikh Fazal Hasan 4:25–4:55: Islam 101

by Syed Nadeem 4:55–5:25: Maghrib Salah (prayer); break, refreshments served 5:25–6:10: Questions and answers session 6:15–7: Dinner and dessert

Colo., are the other competing chefs.

O’Neal is nutrition assistant/cook at Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle. She recently graduated with an associate degree in culinary arts from Renton Technical College, where she received a 2014 Les Dames d’Escoffier scholarship.

O’Neal is also working toward a bachelor’s degree in nutrition and culinary arts from Bastyr University in Kenmore. She plans to continue her culinary career in nutrition consulting. O’Neal is a member of ACF Washington State Chefs Association.

The three cooks are

to have a better understanding about the truth and dispel any myths our friends may have; to engage in a lively discussion about the teachings of Islam and media portrayal to come to a common understanding; and to facilitate the audience to ask questions that they may have.”

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke and other public officials are expected to be among the guests.

Islamic Center of Kent serves more than 500 Muslim families in the Kent, Auburn, Renton and Federal Way area. These Muslims comprise of wide range of ethnic back-

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The regional winner receives bragging rights, travel expenses and a complimentary registration to the national competition.

The national winner receives $1,000 and the title of 2016 ACF Student Chef of the Year.

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Kent-based Oberto, the nation’s leading all natural jerky brand, is teaming up with several athletes as it amps up its 2016 marketing efforts in the red-hot beef jerky category.

The company unveiled on Tuesday that it will bolster its sports endorser lineup with NFL tight end Rob Gronkowski of the New England Patriots, baseball all-star Hunter Pence of the San Francisco Giants and action sports icon Travis Pastrana, according to a Oberto media release.

The trio will join NFL all-pro Richard Sherman of the Seattle Seahawks and ESPN sports media personality Stephen A. Smith in Oberto’s multi-faceted marketing and advertising campaign.

The campaign focuses on connecting the brand with active lifestyle and the benefits of its high-protein products.

Through the success of its recent marketing, Oberto has seen its sales, retail penetration and market share grow significantly over the past year in the meat snacks category that has boomed to more than $3 billion in retail sales. Just in the last 12 weeks, Oberto grew nearly 20 percent compared to last year.

Gronkowski, Pence and Pastrana will play a fundamental role to help magnify Oberto’s brand mantra, “You Get Out What You Put In,” highlighting the importance of being selective in the foods and snacks active lifestyle consumers “put in” their bodies to

help “get out” optimum performance.

To that end, each of the athletes will star in new additions to Oberto’s popular and memorable “Little Voice In The Stomach” television spots alongside Smith.

In the spots, Smith will reprise his role telling the athletes the need to fuel up with Oberto’s lean protein jerky.

“As athletes at the top of their game, Rob, Hunter and Travis are the perfect embodiments of what we stand for here at Oberto,” said Mike Ginal, vice president of marketing, Oberto Brands.

“Their performance on the field is indicative of the work they put in off-field, so we couldn’t be more excited to add them to the Oberto family and have them join

Richard and Stephen A. in helping to deliver our brand message and further educate consumers on the importance of hard work and lean protein.”

In addition to the individual athlete endorser deals, through the new partnership with Pastrana, Oberto will also enter into a multi-year deal to become a North American sponsor and official beef jerky of Nitro Circus, a leading action sports and entertainment brand, which he founded.

Nitro Circus features the world’s best action sports athletes performing daring and recordbreaking tricks. Under the Nitro Circus agreement, Oberto will have an in-stadium presence during each of the shows on

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Cafe Rio Mexican Grill is open and serving up fresh Mexican cuisine at The Marketplace at Lake Meridian, 12998 S.E. Kent Kangley Road.

The restaurant opened Jan. 13 with a ribbon cutting and the slicing of a giant, ceremonial burrito.

Kent marks the 89th location nationwide and the fifth Washington state store for Rio Cafe, which is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. Additional Washington locations include Lynnwood,Wenatchee and two in the Spokane area.

“We are excited to start 2016 by opening a new restaurant in Kent, Washington,” Ben Craner, chief marketing officer of Cafe Rio Mexican Grill, said in a press release.

Since 1997 Cafe Rio has served up Mexican food inspired by the traditional Mexican cooking found in the Rio Grande region of northern Mexico, southern Texas, and New Mexico.

Cafe Rio has been named the No. 1 Mexican restaurant in the country by Sandelman & Associates for six years running.

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Kent Police command staff reached a new threeyear contract agreement with the city of Kent for its 18 employees.

City and police officials signed off last week on the contract that will pay assistant chiefs $123,336 and commanders $111,948 per year. The contract also includes cost-of-living increases each year that will range from 1 to 4 percent.

The bargaining unit of the Kent Police Officers Association, Assistant Chiefs and Commanders, includes nine command staff, three assistant chiefs and six commanders. The contract

runs from 2016-2018.

“Overall, both groups are very pleased with the outcome of this latest contract,” said Leialani Jensen, city labor relations manager, in an email.

Jensen said changes to the contract were mainly about housekeeping language updates and also analyzing the comparable cities contracts with respect to the 2013-2015 agreement.

The comparable cities used for the latest contract included Auburn, Bellevue, Everett, Federal Way, Kirkland, Renton and Vancouver.

Assistant chiefs were paid salaries of $119,256 and commanders $108,240 in

Kent Police warn about theft of unattended, running vehicles Thirty-one vehicles have been stolen in Kent over the last couple of months after drivers left their vehicles unattended and running to warm it up.

Kent Police sent out a media release on Jan. 15 to advise people not to leave their vehicles unattended and running while their vehicles warm up.

The tips include: • Keep an ice scraper or deicer within sight of your vehicle, so that it may be used to clear the windows • Purchase a secure remote start for the vehicle

[ ARCHDIOCESE from page 3 ] Several settlements worth millions of dollars involved the Briscoe Memorial School, which operated from 1909 to 1970 in Kent as a boarding school and Catholic education center for boys.

There was a culture of physical abuse, sexual abuse and fear at Briscoe, according to The Schmidt Firm, which represented victims.

Brothers who abused children were rarely punished; instead, they were simply moved to other schools.

“I express my deepest apologies for the actions of those who were in positions of trust and who violated that sacred trust by abusing the vulnerable in their care,” Sartain said. “Our work in this area will not be complete until all those who have been harmed have received assistance in healing, and until the evil of

2013 under the previous contract. Cost-of-living increases each year boosted those salaries to the current base-wage figures.

The contract also includes higher pay than the base salaries as determined by how many years employees have worked for Kent.

The longevity pay includes a 2 percent hike after five years, 3 percent after 10 years, 4 percent after 15 years, 6 percent after 20 years, 7 percent after 25 years and 8 percent after 30 years.

City officials have yet to reach a contract agreement with the bargaining unit that represents police officers. Those negotiations continue.

• Start engine, turn on heated rear window defroster and air conditioner, allowing air conditioned air to circulate to gently warm the glass of the vehicle • Don’t drive off until window glass is cleared • Stay with your vehicle while it warms up Since the end of October, Kent Police have taken 24 stolen vehicle reports of vehicles that were left unattended while warming up. Last week, there were seven more reports. It can take less than a minute for your unattended running vehicle to be taken.

Police officials noted this is not only shocking and inconvenient for the owners, but it is actually against the law to leave your vehicle unattended per RCW 46.61.600.

child sexual abuse has been eradicated from society.”

Steps have been taken by the archdiocese to end abuse.

“Our vigilance, training and prevention efforts are ongoing and continually seeking improvement,” Sartain said. “We have responded to hundreds of survivors of abuse who have come forward, and I thank them for their courage. I personally encourage any survivors who have not previously come forward to do so.”

Those survivors can call the archdiocese’s pastoral outreach coordinator at 800-446-7762.

The list of those who worked at Briscoe, whether they have died or are alive or if their status is unknown, and the years they taught at the school are: Priest Toner, James; deceased, (1946-1950)

Religious brothers and sisters Casale, Albert; unknown, (1956-1960; 1962-1969) Croke, Patrick; deceased, (1951-1970) Delamere, Frank; unknown, (1963-1968) Donahue, William; deceased, (1924-1932; 19371946; 1961-1970) Duffy, Patrick; deceased, (1958-1959) Dwyer, George; unknown, (1940s) Kealy, Gerard Al; deceased, (summer of 1958 & 1959) Lackie, John; deceased, (1939-1950) O’Sullivan, Vincent; deceased, (1940-1950) Ryan, C.P.; deceased, (1956-1962; 1965-1968) Ryan, D.P.; deceased, (1949-1956) Warren, James; deceased, (1931-1944) For a complete list of all 77, see seattlearchdiocese. org.

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Kent author crafts book on history of Soos Creek Plateau

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of anecdotal stories and oral histories weave an appealing account of the rugged men and women who settled The Plateau. Morris’s love of the area and his encyclopedic knowledge of its places and hard-working ancestors is reflected in his writing.

His historic collection of artifacts, photographs and ephemera residing in the Heritage Center at Soos Creek Botanical Garden has served to inform this fabulous compilation depicting the rich history of the pioneers of Soos Creek Plateau.

The History of the Soos Creek Plateau is published by the University of Washington Bookstore Press.

The cost of researching, writing and printing of the book has been underwritten by 4Culture, the King County organization that provides grants for a variety of art and history projects.

The book preserves the rich history of the Soos Creek Plateau and provides residents a connection to its past.

“The History of the Soos Creek Plateau” offers a readily available source of local historical information

Kent’s Morris Willard Skagen put together a book that chronicles the 100-year history of the Soos Creek Plateau.

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The book costs $25. Sales proceeds support the Soos Creek Botanical Garden and Heritage Center.

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As a great-grandson of Ole and Anna Oie, Norwegian pioneers who settled on the East Hill of Kent in 1890, author Morris Willard Skagen’s dream of publishing the “History of the Soos Creek Plateau from 18601960” has been achieved.

The book, about 450 pages, includes maps and early photographs of the area. All aspects of the development of the plateau are included, with major emphasis on farming, which was the main means of livelihood for plateau residents.

A major focus of the book is on the settlers and families who lived on the plateau. Between 1860 and 1960, most of the plateau, which covers an area of approximately 70 square miles, was served by the Kent Post Office, including Covington and most of Lea Hill.

Skagen grew up on the 70-squaremile area above Kent called the Soos Creek Plateau and graduated from Kent-Meridian High School in 1955.

Combining that with an occupation as an accomplished librarian, his exhaustive research, together with scores THE KENT SCHOOL DISTRICT is offering free child find screenings for children ages 3-5 who may have a disability.

Screenings are Jan. 29, March 18, April 15, April 22 and May 13 at various schools in the district.

Children will be screened for speech and language,

vision, hearing, learning and motor development.

Those found with conditions that interfere with their education development will receive inclusive education services through the Kent School District.

At least on parent must accompany the child to the screening. Screenings take about 1.5 hours and are

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For more information or to schedule a screening, call 253-373-7513. For children under the age of 3 in need of screenings, call Community Health Access Program (C.H.A.P.) at 206-284-0031 or 800-756-KIDS (5437).

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Thanks to a tremendous team effort, in 2015 Boeing produced a record 762 commercial airplanes. In 2014 the company delivered 723 airplanes – the previous year, 648. Climbing this hill was not easy, and the entire company takes pride in this achievement, which leads the industry.

Other accomplishments in 2015 include building the first 737 MAX, achieving firm configuration of the new 777X airplane design and celebrating the first flight of the KC-46A Pegasus refueling tanker. Boeing also set a record for parts and services orders, expanded the 737 Seattle Delivery Center at Boeing Field and hosted China President Xi Jinping.

It’s a different dynamic when it comes to new orders for airplanes. In 2015, Boeing booked 768 orders – a substantial number, but a 50-percent drop from 1,432 in the previous year. And Airbus recently reported they booked more than 1,000 orders – besting Boeing by nearly 25 percent.

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In looking at the numbers, the important thing to note is that airline customers’ priorities have shifted.

They are more focused than ever before on the prices they pay for airplanes. Price is what matters and Boeing must respond.

“We build and support great airplanes – still the best in the world – but Airbus has improved its quality while

maintaining lower pricing – presenting a tough choice for even our longest-standing customers,” said Ray Conner, Boeing vice chairman and president and CEO of Commercial Airplanes.

Boeing believes the competition with Airbus will grow more aggressive this year – especially since timing and external forces could affect large airplane sales. To ensure its long-term position in the market, in 2016 Boeing is sharpening its focus on designing and building quality while accelerating efforts to reduce costs.

“This is the first time in our history where we are competing in every single market segment,” Conner said.

“It’s head-to-head competition with Airbus, and we’re also preparing for future competition from China, Brazil, Canada and other countries.”

The good news is that Boeing announced production rates will climb again this year as the 767 program moves to build two airplanes per month and the 787 rate climbs to build 12 per month. Meanwhile, the 737 program will lay the groundwork for next year’s jump from 42 to 47 jets per month.

In July, Boeing will celebrate 100 years of worldchanging innovation. It’s a reminder that together with our local communities, we do great things – each and every year.

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Boeing and engineering union reach tentative agreement on contract extension

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oeing and the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA), representing more than 20,000 employees, recently announced a tentative agreement on a new six-year contract extension, following several weeks of discussions.

“This tentative agreement recognizes the significant contributions of our engineering and technical workforce and reinforces Boeing’s commitment to the Puget Sound region,” said Boeing Vice Chairman and Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Ray Conner.

Highlights of the tentative agreement include: Q Market leading compensation Q Expanded workforce stability protections relative to Puget Sound engineering work movement Q A transition benefit to a new retirement program Q Modest increases in employee contributions for market-leading health care

Linking up for the long game: Boeing, Callaway fulfill need for speed Golf company calls on aerospace engineers to help design faster club

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hen engineers from Boeing and the Callaway Golf Co. got together for a cross-industry collaboration last year, the knowledge and experience applied to airplanes on the runway resulted in a golf club that can drive a ball farther down a fairway.

An innovation by Boeing engineers to modify air flow around the club contributed to what they have validated through testing as a faster driver — Callaway’s XR 16.

The project began last year when Callaway sought the expertise of the world’s leading aerospace company.

“We’ve made a lot of strides over the years to improve aerodynamic efficiency in our products, but we decided it might be a good idea to call on the experts at Boeing and ask, ‘could your expertise help us design a faster club?’” said Alan Hocknell, senior vice president of research and development at Callaway.

That simple question led to a special assignment for a small team of engineers led by Wayne Tygert, chief project engineer of 787 Airplane Development, and Jeffrey Crouch, Boeing Senior Technical Fellow, Aero Flow Physics, who saw it as an opportunity to learn from experts in other industries.

“Reducing drag, controlling air flow and improving aerodynamic performance is a critical part of airplane de-

Callaway Golf’s newly-signed PGA TOUR Pro Marc Leishman tests out the new XR 16 driver.

sign and something we take a lot of pride in doing extremely well,” Crouch said.

“I was very curious to see how we could translate our experience to golf club design.”

Newer team members like Adam Clark, an aerodynamics engineer in Flight Sciences, and Harrison Chau, a configuration design engineer in Airplane Configuration and Integration, gained valuable experience on shortflow product development and innovation cycles.

Despite the collective knowledge of the Boeing and Callaway group, the project presented some unique challenges, the engineers said. For example, unlike airplanes, drivers move through space with rapid changes in orientation.

Crouch, with Clark and Chau, determined that the best method to increase the speed of the driver was to use a local air-flow modifier, called the Speed Step, on top of the club head. The Speed Step essentially alters the flow of air around the driver head enough to improve its speed from the top of the swing through impact with a golf ball.

The increased speed upon impact can lead to greater distance for the driven golf ball — something every golfer of any talent level seeks.

“I love my job as an aerodynamicist at Boeing, but it’s always great to learn from engineers in other industries,” Clark said. “This was a great opportunity to push myself and grow my skills and experience.”

Seahawks linebacker pops the question

“These negotiations were possible because SPEEA and Boeing decided not to let our areas of disagreement prevent us from making progress on items where we do agree,” said Ray Goforth, SPEEA executive director in a news statement.

“These contract extensions are the result of a lot of hard work and good will. Hopefully, this gives us a template for the future.”

For additional information, visit www.boeing.com/speea.

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Seattle Seahawks linebacker KJ Wright pops the question in Boeing’s Everett facility.

eattle Seahawks linebacker KJ Wright (#50) can be forgiven if years from now he doesn’t remember everything he saw during a tour in late December of Boeing’s facility in Everett, Wash. That’s because his VIP tour of the Everett Flightline and factory ended with him on bended knee before his longtime girlfriend, Nathalie.

As two Boeing employees, wearing bow ties with their coveralls, unfurled a banner saying, “Nathalie – will you marry me?” down the side of a 787, Wright popped the question before his shocked girlfriend and her family who were visiting for the holidays. Needless to say, the answer was yes!

Wright devised the unique proposal plan because his nowfiancee’s father is an aviation enthusiast who he knew would enjoy a tour of Boeing’s Everett site. Wright was joined on the tour by another notable guest – teammate Jimmy Graham – a registered pilot.

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Airplane 101: Teachers become students

A group of teachers from the Puget Sound area attended Airplane 101, hosted by Boeing as part of the company’s STEM outreach efforts.

As part of its STEM outreach efforts, Boeing gives teachers an interactive lesson about airplanes and aerodynamics they can take back to their classrooms

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ecoming students for the day, a group of Puget Sound area teachers participated in interactive exercises illustrating basic aerodynamic principles such as lift, thrust, drag and weight that they could take back to their classrooms during a recent day-long Airplane 101 class in Everett, Wash.

The program, hosted by Flight Services Marketing and the Museum of Flight, is one way Boeing aims to build students’ interest and skills in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). By bringing teachers in to experience airplanes up close and talk with experts, Boeing gives them a unique perspective on the principles of flight, which they can then share with their students.

Larry Seto, product marketing manager of flight training for Flight Services, led the teachers through the interactive exercises. Later, the lessons came to life when the group toured the Commercial Airplanes factory and the 787 Dreamliner static test bed, where they saw how Boeing simulates stresses on the airframe.

“I now can offer my students realworld examples of careers in aviation,” one teacher wrote in an anonymous evaluation of the class.

Another wrote, “I plan to use these teaching techniques and examples in my class.”

The teachers indicated that touring the production line — and taking aerospace knowledge beyond books — was particularly important to them. “I like having personal experience to refer to when teaching,” one teacher wrote.

As Boeing prepares to celebrate its centennial in 2016, preparing and inspiring future innovators is a key focus, and programs like this can help influence the education environment, according to Sherry Carbary, vice president of Boeing Flight Services.

“Teachers play an incredible role in shaping our future workforce,” Carbary said “This was a great opportunity to give teachers the tools they need to incorporate basic aviation principles into their curriculum.”

“Teachers play an incredible role in shaping our future workforce.

This was a great opportunity to give teachers the tools they need to incorporate basic aviation principles into their curriculum.”

— Sherry Carbary, vice president of Boeing Flight Services

Renee Amoe Olsen and Ken Toshiki Kumakura, both from Raisbeck Aviation High School, use simple props to try out exercises designed to illustrate basic aerodynamic principles.

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Navos’ New Behavioral Healthcare Center Campus in Burien

Giving Back...

Boeing employees are making a significant difference in communities where they live and work. Through the Employees Community Fund (ECF) of Boeing Puget Sound, employees contribute funding for training for veterans, food for seniors, early learning for low-income children – and much more. Last year, more than $9 million in grants were awarded to community nonprofits throughout the Puget Sound region. Here are some recent grant recipients:

Boeing employees get in the spirit of the holidays The results are in and Boeing employees’ tremendous generosity helped give joy, happiness and warmth to many people in need this holiday season.

Q $103,370 in donations were provided with $60,756 company match that purchased 3,000 gifts to 5,600 foster children through the Treehouse Holiday Magic program Q 748 families made up of 1,272 adults and 1,902 children along with 1,047 seniors and 305 individuals with special needs were supported Q 14,106 toys were collected for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program

Navos’ new Behavioral Healthcare Center for Children,Youth & Families expands services for vulnerable children, youth and their families by bringing together programs provided by Navos and our partners, Ruth Dykeman Children’s Center and Seattle Children’s Home, in a compelling natural setting on Lake Burien.

$250,100 grant for new Behavioral Healthcare Center Campus

SEATTLE — Navos was funded a significant grant of $250,000 toward the build-out, equipment and furnishings for the new pediatric primary care clinic located at their Behavioral Healthcare Center Campus in Burien. Each year, Navos helps more than 25,000 low-income children, youth and adults with serious emotional and mental health issues to recover their individual potential and improve their lives.

$37,000 grant for new van for mobility program SEATTLE — The Lighthouse for the Blind was funded $37,500 for a new Toyota Sienna van to support the Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Program. The new van will benefit the more than 175 blind and/or deaf individuals and replaces the failing 15-year old van that the agency currently uses.

$40,000 grant for IT support WESTERN WASHINGTON — $40,000 was funded to Compass Health for computers and equipment that will provide IT support to meet the significant demand for their mental healthcare services. Compass Health provides innovative mental health services to over 20,000 at-risk, high-need children and adults each year.

$22,200 for medical facility STANWOOD — $22,200 was funded to Safe Harbor Free Clinic for medical equipment at their facility located in Stanwood. Safe Harbor provides free quality medical care and referral services for residents in Snohomish, Island, and Skagit Counties. The equipment funded by ECF will help the clinic expand services and provide high quality, low cost healthcare to uninsured and underinsured families and individuals.

$18,960 for senior center ARLINGTON — Stillaguamish Senior Center was granted $18,960 for a communication system upgrade. Their current phone system was over 20 years old, and did not connect the senior center with their four low-income senior housing apartment buildings, or the community at large. Stillaguamish Senior Center offers a wide range of health, education, recreation, social services, housing and volunteer opportunities for their participants.

$40,000 to youth transportation SEATTLE — Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission was funded $40,000 for a new 10-passenger van to transport at-risk, lowincome students. The van will be used to transport youth from school to the After-School site and then home after programming, as well as field trips, camps, and community events.

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CALENDAR Events Islamic Open House for Friends and Neighbors: 3-7 p.m. Jan. 23, Kent Senior Center, 600 E. Smith St. Fellowship, guest speakers, question-and-answer session, dinner and dessert. Purpose of the seminar is to bring a better understanding and dispel any myths about Islam. Free. Visit islamiccenterofkent.org.

Healthy Hiring Job Fair: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Jan. 27, Green River College, Lindbloom Student Center, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn.

For all health science and childhood development businesses seeking part-time or full-time employees. For more information on booth availability and sponsorships, contact Dustin Henderson at 253-833-0700, dustin@auburnareawa.org, or Julius Caesar Robinson at jcrobinson@greenriver.edu.

Kent School District Beyond High School Event: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 3, Kent-Meridian High School, main gymnasium, 10020 SE 256th St., Kent. More than 70 participants representing colleges, universities, military branches and apprenticeships. Informative breakout sessions covering topics such as the college search process, SAT/ACT, scholarships/FAFSA/ WAFSA application, college-bound program information, NCAA rules and regulations, applying for highly selective schools, and a question amd answer panel for parents seeking post-secondary information for their student. Contact Betsy Schelien in the Kent-Meridian Counseling Office at 253373-4029 for additional information.

Northwest Flower & Garden Show: Feb. 17-21, Washington State Convention Center, 800 Convention Place, Seattle.

Hours: 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Wednesday-Saturday (Feb. 17-20), 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday (Feb. 21). America the Beautiful is the theme. 28th annual event celebrates the National Parks Service Centennial and famous American landmarks. More than 20 display gardens and other feature attractions. More than 100 free seminars

for newbie and veteran gardeners alike; shopping for diverse and unusual products in the marketplace and its 350 vendors; media personalities battling it out for their favorite charities in the Garden Wars, and other displays. New food and beverage options, including a selection of craft beers and regional wines. Admission: early bird $17; adult (at the door) $22; youth (13 to 17 years) $5; and children (12 and under) free.

For more information or to buy tickets, visit gardenshow.com.

36th annual Camera Show & Swap: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 9, Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N. Puget Sound Photographic Collectors Society hosts.

Approximately 150 tables of all things photographic. All kinds and sizes of cameras, images, accessories and miscellaneous items. Approximately 20 display tables of unusual or vintage items from members collections. Vendor space available for $30.

See Puget Sound Photographic Collectors Society at pspcs.org for additional information, including table rental.

Benefits Kent Parks Deli and Café karaoke bingo: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 10, Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St. Fundraiser offers lunch to patrons who contribute any amount (cash, check, credit card) to help defray costs of the center’s lunch program. $5 fee includes lunch, optional karaoke group sing-alongs and bingo games. Gift card bingo prizes valued from $25 to $150 provided by Talbot Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare.

Purchase tickets at the center or by phone at 253-856-5150 during weekdays. For more information, visit Kent50plus.com.

Health Kent4Health ShoWalk: 9-11 a.m.

Mondays and Thursdays through May, ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St. Free indoor

Got an event? submissions@kentreporter.com or post online at www.kentreporter.com walking. Open to all ages and modalities; two levels for walking and stairs; monthly health screenings; great for caregivers and rehabilitation. Sign in when you arrive.

For more information and a schedule, visit kent4health.com.

Bloodworks Northwest drives: 8:30-10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Jan. 22, TAF Academy, 26720 40th Ave. S.; noon-2 p.m., 3-6 p.m. Jan. 22, LDS Kent Church, 24419 94th Ave. S.; 1-3 p.m., 4-7 p.m. Jan. 25, Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 310 3rd Ave. S.; 8-10 a.m., 10:45 a.m.2 p.m. Jan. 29, Kentridge High School, 12430 SE 208th St.; 9-11 a.m., noon-3 p.m.

Feb. 16, Centerpoint Corporate Park, 20809 72nd Ave. S.; 8-10 a.m., 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Feb. 17, city of Kent, 400 W. Gowe Ave. Appointments can be made by calling 1-800-398-7888, or visit bloodworksnw.org.

TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly): 6:45 p.m., Thursdays, Swanson Court Clubhouse, 12200 SE 207th St., Kent, near Kentridge High School. Nonprofit weight loss support group. Cost: $32 to join and 7 monthly. For more information, all 253-709-5098 or visit tops.org or whywelovetops.com.

Volunteers KentHOPE Volunteer Training: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 25, Real Life Church, 26201 180 Ave. SE, Covington. Learn how trauma affects the brain and impacts those living homeless. Learn how to better engage with Women and Children’s Day Center guests. Training is for those who are volunteering, as well as those who would like to know more about KentHOPE before they serve. Volunteers provide meals, transportation, staff the clothing room, teach life skills and build one on one relationships with guests. To learn more, contact Sheila Chandler or Gloria Peterson at 253-480-2325 or info@kenthope.org or visit kenthope.org/ volunteer.

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Network The Kent Chapter of Business Network, Int’l (BNI): Meets every Wednesday morning at 7 at the Old Country Buffet, 25630 104th SE, Kent. Chapter is growing. Currently have 38 members.

Do you want excellent, personal, word of mouth referrals for your business? Then come join us. For more information, contact Dr. Allan McCord at 253-854-3040.

Entertainment SHOWARE CENTER 625 W. James St., Kent. 253-856-6777.

Order at www.tickets.showarecenter. com. Events include: Harlem Globetrotters, 90th Anniversary Tour: 7 p.m. Feb. 12. A star-studded roster will have fans on the edge of their seats to witness the ball handling wizardry, basketball artistry and one-of-a-kind family entertainment that thrills fans of all ages.

Ticket prices: $25.50-$130.50 8th annual Rock & Worship Roadshow: 7 p.m. Feb. 18. Christian music favorites Newboys, Jeremy Camp and Mandisa perform, with Danny Gokey, Family Force 5, and Audio Adrenaline.

Pre-show artists include Citizen Way, with speaker Shaun Groves. General admission $10; VIP ticket $50, includes a Q&A with Camp, Mandisa and other artists, early entranace for premium seating, with tour T-shirt and 40-song digital download from New Release Today. For more information, call 888-483-0018, visit eventbrite.com or theroadshowtour.com.

POTLIGHT SERIES Kent Arts Commission’s 2015-2016 Spotlight Series. Tickets may be purchased at kentarts.com, by calling 253-856-5051 or at the Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N. Hours for phone and in-person sales are Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

The box office is closed on Sunday.

International Guitar Night: 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 29, Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center, 10020 SE 256th St. Tickets: $28 general, $25 senior, $15 youth.

International Guitar Night Andre Krengel, above, will be one of the featured performers as International Guitar Night comes to Kent’s Spotlight Series at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29 at the Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center, 10020 SE 256th St. International Guitar Night is North America’s premier traveling guitar festival, bringing together the world’s foremost acoustic guitarists to perform their latest original compositions and exchange musical ideas in a public concert setting. Tickets are $28 general admission, $25 for seniors and $15 for youth. Tickets may be purchased online at kentarts.com, by calling 253-856-5051 or at the Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N. Hours for phone and in-person sales are Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. COURTESY PHOTO. Antics “Sneaker Suites”: 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 5, Kent-Meridian PAC, Los Angelesbased hip-hop dance theater company Antics creates multimedia urban dance performances that incorporate spoken word, theater, and film. “Sneaker Suites” utilizes the expressiveness and virtuosity of street dance, as well as provocative poetry to tell the stories of sneakers: of those who make them, those who wear them, and

those who dance in them. Tickets: $20 general, $18 senior, $15 youth.

“A Fiddler’s Feast” : 7 p.m. Feb. 26, KentMeridian PAC. Bringing two acclaimed duos together to share the stage. Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas, along with Jay Ungar and Molly Mason deliver everything from Scottish dance music to a wide range of American roots genres. Tickets: $28 general, $25 senior and $15 youth.

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PUBLIC NOTICES INVITATION TO BID The Kent School District H[WHQGV DQ LQYLWDWLRQ WR TXDOLÂżHG General Contractors to bid the construction project hereafter LGHQWLÂżHG DV WKH TOPS Building Site Work Project Revised.

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12033 SE 256TH Street Kent, Washington 98030-6503 253.373.7526 PROJECT SCOPE The Kent School District wishes to contract services to provide site work, grading, concrete, asphalt, electrical etc. for a new building.

PROJECT DOCUMENTS A maximum of two project drawing sets will be made available to each prime contractor and prime sub-contractor bidders (general and site as applicable) free of charge from Sierra-Martin Architects located at 11508 NE 20th Street, Bellevue, WA 98004.

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Drawings and VSHFLÂżFDWLRQV PD\ EH H[DPLQHG at the following data centers in the State of Washington: McGraw-Hill Construction Plancenter 200 SW Michigan Suite 100-A Seattle WA 98106 (206) 378-4715 Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce 83 Columbia St #200 Seattle WA 98104 (206) 6228272 The Builderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Exchange of Washington 2607 Wetmore Ave Everett WA 98201 (425) 2581303 MANDATORY PRE-BID WALK THROUGH Contractors intending to submit bids must attend a mandatory pre-bid walk through. Mandatory pre-bid walk through shall begin at Kent 3KRHQL[ $FDGHP\ SOD\ÂżHOG DW 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 21, 2016 at the site located at: KENT PHOENIX ACADEMY 11000 SE 264TH STREET KENT, WA 98030 BID SECURITY REQUIREMENT Bid security, in the amount of 5% of the bid sum shall accompany each bid. Security shall be made payable to the Kent School District either E\ FHUWLÂżHG FKHFN RU ELG ERQG issued by a surety company licensed to conduct business in Washington State.

The Kent School District reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities or informalities. No bidder may withdraw his bid after the hour set for the opening thereof, or before award of contract, unless said award is delayed for a period of sixty (60) days.

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Dr. Calvin J. Watts Secretary to the Board Kent School District Published in the Kent Reporter 01/15/16, 01/22/16. #1514986 Data Center HVAC Construction Bid Owner seeks a Contractor to furnish all labor, service, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the Data Center HVAC upgrades. The work shall include, but is not limited to, furnishing all labor, service, equipment and materials necessary to perform the following work: The project scope includes upgrading the ductwork distribution in the data center, replacing the existing HVAC units serving the data center and upgrades to the central chiller plant. The service yard is EHLQJ PRGLÂżHG WR VXSSRUW WKH chiller and HVAC upgrades. As a result, civil, structural and electrical support is required for this work. Controls upgrades will be part of the work. To see the full Bid Advertisement, please go the following site: http://www.bxwa. com/bxwa_toc/pub/3919/e4905_ data_center_hvac_upgrade_9171 3/info.php Published in the Kent Reporter on January 22, 2016 and January 29, 2016. #1517026.

PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO. 1 OF KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETINGS Regular meetings of the Board of Commissioners of Public Hospital District No. 1 of King County, (Valley Medical Center) will be held as follows: February 1, 2016 Monday 5:30 p.m. VMC Board Room September 6, 2016 Tuesday 5:30 p.m. VMC Board Room October 3, 2016 Monday 5:30 p.m. VMC Board Room November 7, 2016 Monday 5:30 p.m. VMC Board Room BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO. 1 OF KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON (VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER) By: Sandra Sward Assistant to the Board of Commissioners Published in Kent, Renton and Covington/Maple Valley/Black Diamond Reporters on January 22, 2016 and January 29, 2016. #1517597.

PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO. 1 OF KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON (VALLEY MEDICAL

CENTER) NOTICE OF HEARING FOR SALE OF PROPERTY Notice of Proposed Sale. In accordance with RCW 70.44.300, the Board of Trustees of Valley Medical Center hereby gives notice of its intent to sell real property belonging to the District by private sale. The property to be sold is Assessor Parcel Nos. 885767-0110 (King County), 3915 Talbot Road South, Renton WA 98055 referred to as the Valley Professional Center North Building. The Board has previously declared this property surplus to the District. Prior to such sale, the Board shall conduct a public hearing and will consider any evidence offered for and against the propriety and advisability of the proposed sale.

The date and time for such hearing shall be Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. in the Board Room of Valley Medical Center, at the beginning of the Valley Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scheduled meeting. The public is invited to attend.

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO. 1 OF KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON (VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER) By: Sandra Sward Assistant to the Valley Board Published in Kent, Renton and Covington/Maple Valley/Black Diamond Reporters on January 22, 2016 and January 29, 2016. #1517616.

CITY OF KENT PUBLIC NOTICE SEPA THRESHOLD DETERMINATION Pursuant to KCC 11.03, Environmental policy, the City of Kent has issued a threshold determination for the following: 'HWHUPLQDWLRQ RI 1RQVLJQLÂż cance (DNS) for: EMERGENCY HOUSINGAMENDMENTS ENV-2016-2/RPSW-2160153 The City of Kent has initiated a non-project environmental review for this project, which proposes to amend the City of Kent Zoning Code to allow emergency housing in the Duplex MultiFamily Residential (MR-D) zone, with a conditional use permit. Additional criteria for emergency housing in the MR-D zone will include location on the same lot with a church, a minimum lot size of 2 acres, location within a permanent enclosed building, the size not exceeding the building footprint of the church, and designating the church as primary liable for maintenance, operation and conduct.

Comments are due for the above project by 4:30 p.m., February 3, 2016, to City of Kent Planning Services.

For more information, contact

Kent Planning Services at 220 Fourth Avenue S., Kent, WA 98032,Telephone:(253) 8565454. Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City for more information. For TDD relay service, call 1-800-833-6388 or the City of Kent at (253) 856-5725.

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CITY OF KENT NOTICE OF ORDINANCES PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL The following is a summary of the ordinances adopted by the Kent City Council on January 19, 2016.

ORDINANCE NO. 4186 - AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, amending the Kent City Code to repeal the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s adoption of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings by amending sections 14.01.010 and repealing section 14.01.080, to adopt a new FKDSWHU HQWLWOHG Âł8QÂżW Dwellings, Buildings, and Structuresâ&#x20AC;? to create an additional enforcement tool for code vioODWLRQV LQYROYLQJ XQÂżW GZHOO ings, buildings, and structures, and amending sections 14.08.040, 14.08.060, and 14.08.200 to reference the newly adopted chapter 14.02.

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A copy of the complete text of any ordinance will be mailed upon request of the City Clerk.

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Poodles look classy and are intelligent dogs. Orchids in bloom will add class to any interior and an orchid plant is smart enough to lie low, go dormant and rest up until a new blooming cycle begins. You can find orchid plants for sale at grocery stores and the easiest to grow for beginners are the Phalaenopsis or butterfly orchids. Just like poodles, orchid come in standard, mini and now tiny teacup sizes.

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SHOWARE CENTER TO FEATURE KENT TEAMS Kent’s boys and girls high school basketball programs will be showcased at the Les Schwab Kent Shootout Thursday, Jan. 28, at the ShoWare Center.

The shootout features two boys and two girls games. Kentridge, Kent-Meridian, Kentlake and Kentwood will participate.

Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens.

Schedule: 4 p.m.: Kentridge girls vs. Kent-Meridian 5:30 p.m.: Kent-Meridian boys vs. Kentridge 7 p.m.: Kentlake girls vs. Kentwood 8:30 p.m.: Kentwood boys vs. Kentlake

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For the first time in at least four years, KentMeridian High’s boys swim team has big hopes for the postseason.

The Royals have two swimmers — junior Vitaliy Suzdanets and freshman Kevin Kim — who have the potential to qualify for Class 4A districts and possibly state in their swimming careers, coach Amanda Saunders said.

In her four years as coach, Saunders said no swimmers have qualified for districts or state.

“They (Kent-Meridian’s swim team) haven’t had someone go that far for postseason for a while,” she said. “If they start doing that it will bring the interest in or get them to swim outside of the season.”

Kim has qualified for four events for the South Puget Sound League meet and as of Jan. 12 was about .2 seconds away from qualifying for districts in both the 50-yard freestyle and 100-yard freestyle.

Kim characterized himself as a sprinter but said he also enjoys the challenge of the 200 individual medley,

Kent-Meridian’s Kevin Kim is one of two boys at the school with chances at qualifying for the postseason, a rare feat for the Royals in recent years. HEIDI SANDERS, Kent Reporter which is composed of 50 yards of each stroke — butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke and freestyle.

Suzdanets has qualified for two events in league and is close to qualifying for

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districts in the 50 freestyle.

He said he prefers shorter races, although he recently started swimming the 100 butterfly.

“I am more of a sprinter than distance,” Suzdanets

Tuesday night at the ShoWare Center.

The T-Birds peppered Saskatoon goalie Evan Smith with 44 shots while limiting the Blades to just 17 shots.

Seattle goalie Landon Bow got the shutout, his second with the

said.

Kim started swimming about two years ago on his own and turned out for the swim team this season.

“My dad told me to stay with it and try it,” Kim said.

T-Birds and improved his record to 14-15-4-0. Bow has a 5-1-0-0 record with two shutouts, a .945 save percentage and a 1.51 goals against average in seven games with the TBirds since being acquired from the Swift Current Broncos Bow. Seattle (25-16-3-0) took a 1-0

Kim said he spent a lot of time swimming laps at the Kent-Meridian pool over the summer to prepare for the swim season.

“I live really close walking distance (to the pool), so I just walked back and forth to swim for an hour or two,” he said.

Suzdanets started swimming as a freshman at the encouragement of his brother who was a senior on the team.

“I thought if my brother is doing it I want to join,” he said. “When I joined, I didn’t have any prior experience. I knew how to swim but I didn’t know how to swim competitively.”

During the summers, Suzdanets said he swims at Lake Meridian.

Suzdanets admits that he didn’t know what to expect when joining the swim team but has grown to love the sport.

“Now that I am excelling this is a real good sport,” he said. “It is really fun, competitive, gets my adrenaline pumping.”

Both Kim and Suzdanets have short-term goals of making it to districts and long-term hopes of [ more SWIM page 23 ]

lead at 16:56 of the first period on Donovan Neuls seventh goal of the season. Mathew Barzal had the puck behind the Blades net and centered it to Neuls coming down the slot. Neuls beat Saskatoon goalie Evan Smith low for the goal, [ more HOCKEY page 23 ]

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[ HOCKEY from page 22 ]

Fight for first Kentridge junior guard Bronte Fougere handles the ball against Kentlake during a South Puget Sound League showdown for first place last Friday night. Kentlake beat the Chargers 48-47 to remain undefeated in the Northeast Division at 4-0. Kentridge dropped to 4-1. DENNIS BOX, Reporter

[ SWIM from page 22 ] swimming at state.

“It feels good to make it to leagues,” Suzdanets said. “I made it to leagues last year (in the 50 freestyle),” he said. “I was really close to making it to districts (last year)

which gave him a threegame goal streak. Jared Hauf had the second assist on the goal.

The T-Birds jumped out to a 4-0 lead with three goals in 3:04 early in the second period.

Keegan Kolesar snapped a wrist shot past Smith low on the stick side at 3:12 on the power play to make it a 2-0 lead. Barzal curled in the right circle and found Kolesar in the slot. It was Kolesar’s 20th goal of the season.

Bryan Allbee beat Smith with a slap shot from inside the blue line at 4:49 to make it a 3-0 lead. Smith had traffic in front of him and did not see Allbee’s shot. Nolan Volcan and Nick Holowko had the assists.

The T-Birds made it a 4-0 lead on a power-play goal by Barzal at 6:16 of the second. Ethan Bear passed the puck to Ryan Gropp at the top of the left circle.

Gropp skated into the slot and took a hard wrist shot.

The puck hit Smith but got through the goalie and lay behind him. Barzal was

but I didn’t. That kind of bummed me out.

I came this year with an agenda to make it and I’m hoping I will.”

Kim said he is pleased with how well he has swam in his first season.

“I am happy I made it to leagues,” he said. “I am just going to try my best at

SCORING SUMMARY First period - 1, Seattle, Neuls 7 (Barzal, Hauf), 16:56. Penalties - Graham, Sas (double minor-checking from behind), 4:17.

Seattle goalkeeper Landon Bow continues to shine for the T-Birds.

COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse/Seattle Thunderbirds

to the left of the net and spotted the puck. He raced to the crease and poked the puck across the line as Smith tried to turn and cover the puck.

Weekend series The T-Birds have a home-and-home series with the Portland Winterhawks this weekend. The T-Birds are in Portland at 7 p.m. Friday. The teams are at ShoWare Center on Saturday for a 7:05 p.m. face-off in the annual Fred Meyer Teddy Bear Toss Game presented by WARM

106.9 FM. Teddy Bears are tossed on the ice after the T-Birds first goal and collected by the WARM 106.9 FM Teddy Bear Patrol and given to fire and police departments and other charitable organizations who give them to children in times of emergency or stress.

Tickets are available online at the T-Birds website and at the ShoWare Center box office. The ShoWare Center Box Office is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday game days at 10 a.m. and Sunday game days at noon.

leagues.”

Saunders said it is invaluable to have swimmers like Kim and Suzdanets, even though the team hasn’t won a meet this season.

“For me personally, I am just proud,” she said. “Just that they are working harder. We

Second period - 2, Seattle, Kolesar 20 (Barzal), 3:12 (pp). 3, Seattle, Allbee 5 (Volcan, Holowko), 4:49. 4, Seattle, Barzal 13 (Gropp, Bear), 6:16 (pp).

Penalties - Sayers, Sas (holding), 2:57.

Sayers, Sas (checking to the head), 4:59. Gay, Sas (unsportsmanlike conduct), 6:16. Leth, Sea (unsportsmanlike conduct), 6:16. Hauf, Sea (tripping), 10:33. Ottenbreit, Sea (major-fighting, game misconduct), 18:03. Zajac, Sas (major-fighting), 18:03. Kolesar, Sea (roughing), 20:00.

Third period - No scoring. Penalties Hajek, Sas (roughing), 5:20. Hauf, Sea (hooking), 7:56. Hajek, Sas (checking from behind), 18:58.

Shots on goal - Seattle 13-17-14 44, Saskatoon 5-4-8 17. Goalies - Seattle, Bow 17 shots-17 saves (14-15-4-0); Saskatoon, Smith 44-40 (1-5-0-0).

Power plays - Seattle 2-6; Saskatoon 0-3. A - 5,177. Referees - Mark Pearce, Nick Swaine. Linesmen - Bevan Mills, Michael Bean.

are doing something right.”

Saunders said the 22-member team is young, with only four seniors. At the beginning of the season, 10 of the boys didn’t know how to swim. Now all of the swimmers can complete a race.

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