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In the workshop with a real life Santa Claus The 78-year-old Kent man lives the philosophy of giving to others BY KRIS HILL khill@covingtonreporter.com

Vern Heinle’s 8-year-old grandson thinks he’s Santa Claus. His wife, Caroline, had a conversation with the little boy not too long ago. “He was convinced, he said, ‘He has a beard, he has a workshop and he builds toys,’” she said. And around the holidays, youngsters in need in the area may well think Vern Heinle is Santa, because the toy-building 78-year-old Kent resident will deliver 200 handmade wooden cars and trucks to the Forgotten Children’s Fund with some of his grandsons in tow. Vern Heinle began building toys for the Seattle-based non-profit four years ago after connecting with Jim Pelletier of Covington. Vern Heinle is a regular at Shari’s on Kent Kangley Road and 132nd Avenue Southeast in Kent, where Pelletier is the manager, and was encouraged to get involved in the restaurant’s efforts to support the Forgotten Children’s Fund annual Christmas drive.

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More than 270 volunteers proved Wednesday that Tudor Square Park in Kent can be rebuilt in a day. Volunteer crews put up a new 2.754-square-foot playground as well as three fitness stations and a walking path at the 4.7-acre park on the East Hill at 112th Avenue Southeast and Southeast 268th Street. Crews gathered at 8:30 a.m. and finished the project in about six hours. Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services, Kent Parks Foundation, Tudor Square Neighborhood Council, Humana, Inc. (a health care company

Voters have a choice in two contested races for the Kent School Board, although one candidate says he has not had the time to actively campaign for a position and is unsure if he would serve if elected. Russell Hanscom said during a phone interview KENT Tuesday that he really doesn’t have the time to commit to be a school board director. “I’m not trying to win,” Hanscom said. “If I win, I might resign or I might not.” Hanscom is up against Larry Sims for the director District No. 1 position to replace Jim Berrios, who decided against running for reelection. In the other race, Leslie Kae Hamada takes on incumbent

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Vern Heinle, a retired carpenter, builds a car out of wood. Heinle donates dozens of handmade wooden toys thanks to [ more SANTA page 3 ] Covington resident Jim Pelletier, who manages the Shari’s near 132nd Avenue Southeast and Kent Kangley. KRIS HILL, The Reporter

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based in Louisville, Ky.,) and KaBoom! (a national non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C., that has built more than 2,000 playgrounds in the past 15 years) joined forces to construct the playground. The customized playground, funded primarily by Humana, was created with personal drawings and input from children and seniors in the community. This marked the first of eight multigenerational playgrounds and family reunion gathering areas that Humana and KaBoom! will build in eight cities over eight weeks. The other playgrounds are in New Orleans, Greensboro, Albuquerque, Tucson, Nashville, Orlando and San Antonio. The walking paths and fitness stations at Tudor Square Park help promote good posture, balance and flexibility while the kid-friendly playground creates a multi-generational park. Reach Steve Hunter at shunter@kentreporter.com or 253-872-6600 ext. 5052. To comment on this story go to www.kentreporter.com.

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Ashley Snider, a Kentlake senior shovels concrete in to a post hole Wednesday at Tudor Square Park. CHARLES CORTES, Kent Reporter

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Community news and notes A free companionship workshop is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Kent Untied Methodist Church, 11010 S.E. 248th St., 253-852-3900. The workshop is presented by Chaplain Craig Rennebohm. Companionship is a gift we all can share. This training is for anyone who wants to support a family member, a stranger or friend who is struggling physically, emotionally, socially, spiritually. Companionship is about loving our neighbor. Companionship teaches five basic practices that help build a healing relationship. Rennebohm has worked for the last 20 years as a chaplain on the streets of Seattle with individuals who are homeless and mentally ill. He serves as a resource to families and their loved ones facing mental illness; provides assistance to local congregations seeking

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to develop mental illness ministries and offers training for faith leaders, laity and mental health providers and as a grassroots community health organizer. He is the author of Souls in the Hands of a Tender God, published in 2008, and the Gentle Bible, a set of daily readings supportive of healing, companionship and community, available from the Mental Health Chaplaincy in Seattle. His website is www.mentalhealthchaplain.org.

Debbie Straus for the director District No. 3 spot. Karen L. DeBruler is running unopposed for the director District No. 2 position. DeBruler was appointed to the board in 2010 after Chris Davies resigned to devote more time to his tax business. King County Elections mailed out ballots Wednesday for the Nov. 8 general election. Kent School Board positions are unpaid, fouryear terms.

• Monster Mash Halloween at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28 at the Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St. Find a Halloween costume and prepare to dance. This is the first year the Kent Chamber has hosted a Monster Mash. The festivities include a dance contest, costume contest, raffle and prizes. Tickets are $60 per couple or $35 for an individual. Prices include food and drink tickets. For information, go to www.kentchamber.com or call 253-854-1770.

District 1 Russell Hanscom

Hanscom said the time commitment to his three young boys and his job didn’t leave him with anytime to campaign and probably won’t allow him to devote enough time to serve on the board. But Hanscom, 45, of Kent, executive director of Puyallup Tribe Elder and Vulnerable Adult Services, didn’t withdraw his name from the ballot. “I’m not actively seeking office but people should have choices,” said Hanscom, whose wife Jennifer Hanscom serves on the East Hill Elementary PTA. “But I am the lame-duck choice.” If elected, Hanscom said he would decide within a couple of weeks whether to accept the position. “I don’t want to tell people not to vote for me,” said Hanscom, a seven-year resident of Kent. “I’m still keeping my options open.” Hanscom ran unsuccessfully against Elizabeth Watson (now Albertson) in 2005 for the Kent City Council. Hanscom said he raised good money for that race and tried to win.

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Sims, making his first run for an elected office, looks forward to the chance to serve on the school board. “I have a desire to get more involved and this is something I could add value to,” said Sims, who has a child at Kentridge High School and another one at Emerald Park Elementary. “I think I will bring a business outlook but also as a parent I have concern about the overall quality and making sure the

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things we do don’t take away from the overall quality of our education system.” Sims, 44, has lived in Kent for 17 years. He is a manager for The Boeing Co. in Auburn and has worked 23 years for the company. “Overall, I am pleased with the Kent School District,” Sims said. “I think there is always the opportunity to do better, but I think they are doing fairly well in meeting the educational needs.” Sims said he would like to see improvement in the education of students. “I want to make sure the educational gap of our children can close,” he said. “I want to make sure all of our kids are prepared for the future.” As far as budget cuts, Sims said it’s premature for him to offer specific ideas now until he has a chance to examine the budget and find what opportunities there are to be more efficient. When told about Hanscom’s uncertainty about whether he would serve on the board if elected, Sims said he had no reaction besides “that’s something personal with him.”

District 3 Leslie Kae Hamada

Hamada, who lives in an unincorporated part of Covington, retired nine months ago after 32 years in sales, marketing and public relation jobs, said she plans to make serving on the school board a full-time commitment. Hamada, 64, started the Kent East Hill Kids (Police Action League) Boxing Club that opened this summer at the Kent Phoenix Academy. She said her work with the city of Kent and Kent School District on that project is a skill she can bring to the board to form more partnerships with local cities and community groups. “We need partnerships to stretch dollars,” said Hamada, who ran unsuccessfully against Geoff Simpson and Mark Hargrove in the 2008 primary for the state legislature. An emphasis to persuade state leaders to properly fund schools looms as a top prior-

ity for Hamada, the mother of three grown children who attended school in the University Place School District. She and her husband have lived in the Kent School District for the past 20 years. Hamada is a member of PTAs at East Hill Elementary and Kent-Meridian High School and serves as a mentor at the Kent Phoenix Academy. “We need more of a presence of the Kent School District in Olympia,” said Hamada about an effort to pursue more funding. Hamada isn’t unhappy with the service of Straus on the board, but wants her chance to serve Kent schools. “She’s a fine leader,” Hamada said of Straus. “But I have superior skills to form partnerships and work with the Legislature. And I have more time.”

Debbie Straus

Straus, who ran unopposed when she was elected to the board in 2007, said she has had a few people ask her why she would want to run again after having to deal with a strike by teachers in 2009 and numerous budget cuts. “I really care about kids and making sure the district stays fiscally sound while doing the right things for kids,” Straus said. Straus, 47, of Kent, said one of those things includes the Strategic Plan Steering Committee she leads that features 65 community members who have worked with the board and administration to develop seven priorities to help each student achieve success. “We need to focus on every kid as an individual and how we can help each child be successful,” said Straus, the mother of three Kentlake High graduates as well as a Kentlake freshman. Straus, who has lived in the district 23 years, said her accomplishments on the board include offering full-day kindergarten at all 28 elementary schools for the first time this school year. “I think consistency is important for a good, strong board,” Straus said. “I am anxious to continue what we’re doing.”

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Find out all about the history of the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair during a free, one-hour presentation at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30 at the Kent Library, 212 Second Ave. N., in downtown Kent. Paula Becker and Alan Stein, co-authors of the new book “The Future Remembered: The 1962 Seattle World’s Fair and Its Legacy,” will lead the visual presentation that documents the colorful history of the fair. The book goes on sale Oct. 21 in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the fair next year.

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A year ago Vern Heinle told the Reporter that Pelletier’s enthusiasm for the work the non-profit does overwhelmed him. “Over the years, Vern has brought in some of the stuff he’s made, some of the wallets, some of the holsters, some of the jewelry boxes,” Pelletier told the Reporter in November 2010. “The connection was easy. We do a food and toy drive twice a year: Christmas in July and Christmas. In talking about it, one day Vern walked in with these toys he had just created. I don’t think we officially talked about it. It just happened.” Last year Vern Heinle made 145 toys, this year his goal is to make 200, with 140 done as of Oct. 13. Vern Heinle spent 40 years as a carpenter but has made toys as a hobby for decades. His house is filled with his handiwork, as well, his wife of 20 years points out. There are toys, a rocking horse, cabinets, jewelry boxes, blocks worn smooth from use, the dining room table and more. Caroline Heinle also pointed out her husband’s photography skills and his ability to paint pictures on leather as well as a gorgeous, handmade music box sitting in an entertainment center he also built. Work on the toys for this year’s drive for the Forgotten Children’s Fund — a non-profit which has been doing this since 1975, when a letter to Santa landed in a restaurant, where a group of people decided to ensure that needy children and their families would not go without at Christmas — began in September. He would have started sooner, but, the retiree said he had to get the patio project done in the backyard first. “It satisfies the creative urge in me,” Vern Heinle said of toy building for the fund. “Also, it gives my ego a boost.” His wife pointed out the important lessons this kind of community service teaches their grandchildren. “I’ve heard you tell the grandsons, ‘You need

Vern Heinle of Kent shows off the work he has completed on wooden cars and trucks for the Forgotten Children’s Fund, a Seattle nonprofit. The toys will go to kids in need this holiday season. KRIS HILL, The Reporter to learn what it feels like to give, the feeling of doing that is more than anything you can buy,’” Caroline Heinle said. “We’ve involved the grandsons in this so they can learn the satisfaction of doing something nice for someone else.” It fits into his philosophy of life, as well. “A friend of mind told me, ‘It’s not about what you take with you, it’s about what you leave behind,’” Vern Heinle said. Making toys which inspire children to use their imagination, he added, comes from growing up “10 miles from nowhere” in North Dakota with very little money. Growing up he would go searching with his friends and siblings to find bleached out animal bones to play with because they couldn’t afford toys. That is what taught him a child can play with

anything. “The toys bring out the creativity in the children,” he said. “With my cars and trucks the little boys can become truck drivers or race car drivers.” Vern Heinle said he couldn’t have done any of this without the help of Lumber Products or his friends Richard, Clarence, Brian, Scotty and Matthew. In addition, he encourages anyone who wants to help support the Forgotten Children’s Fund to drop off non-perishable food items at Shari’s in Kent. While he may not be Santa, Vern Heinle sure does a good impression of the jolly old elf. Reach Kris Hill at khill@covingtonreporter.com or 425-432-1209 ext. 5054. To comment on this story go to www.covingtonreporter.com.

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Kent couple pleads guilty to disability scheme Ronnie George and Nancy Stone bilk government out of $320,000 BY STEVE HUNTER shunter@kentreporter.com

A Kent couple pleaded guilty Oct. 14 in U.S. District Court in Seattle to a 20-year disability fraud scheme where they illegally collected more than $320,000. Ronnie George, 49, and Nancy Stone, 45, defrauded the Social Security Administration and state social welfare programs, according to a U.S. Attorney’s Office media release. The two face up to five years in prison and $250,000 in fines for Social Security fraud, when they are sentenced Jan. 19 by U.S. District Judge Thomas S. Zilly. They also will be ordered to pay restitution of more than $320,000.

Kent man pleads not guilty to hate crime BY STEVE HUNTER shunter@kentreporter.com

A 42-year-old Kent man pleaded not guilty to charges of second-degree assault and malicious harassment

after he allegedly punched and yelled racial slurs at a Hispanic man during a Sept. 22 fight outside of a Kent restaurant. Kurt Randall Madsen entered the plea at his arraign-

Pre-trial continued for Overton A pre-trial hearing for Ex-University of Washington basketball player Venoy Overton was continued to Oct. 26 as he faces a charge of second-degree promoting prostitution. Overton had an Oct. 12 pre-trial hearing at the Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent that was continued, according to the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. At the Oct. 26 hearing, Overton could have his case continued again or a trial date could be set. Attorneys can ask for a case to be continued in order to have more time to prepare for trial as well as further negotiate the case.

According to the plea agreement, beginning in 1990, George posed as mentally disabled in order to obtain Social Security benefits. On his application materials, George claimed his friends took care of his daily needs such as dressing, shopping and cooking. He indicated on the form that he “watched Sesame Street” and played with toys such as “my cars and cowboys and G.I. Joes.” In 1999, the couple again filled out affirmations that George was disabled. Stone claimed the George could not work or drive. In 2009, George filed another form claiming he had “never worked.” In April 2010, at an interview with a Social Security Administration representative, the couple misrepresented their relationship, claiming that Stone was a caregiver, not George’s common-law wife, and that George had never worked. In fact, while claiming disability, George and Stone ran ment Oct. 10 at the Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent, according to the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Madsen remains in custody at the county jail in Kent with bail set at $250,000. Madsen is scheduled to return to court Oct. 25 when a trial date could be set or attorneys from either side could ask for more time to prepare the case.

Kent Police arrested Madsen for investigation of second-degree assault and malicious harassment (the charge for a hate crime) after responding to reports of a fight at about 12:37 a.m. Sept. 22 outside of the Applebee’s restaurant, 25442 104th Ave. S.E., on the East Hill, according to charging papers.

a successful business buying and selling vehicles and RVs. George purchased vehicles at auctions, worked on them mechanically, and negotiated sales with buyers. In addition to fraudulently collecting more than $139,000 in Social Security disability benefits between 1990 and July 2011, the couple also illegally collected medical, housing and caregiver benefits. Stone was paid more than $150,000 by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, also known as DSHS, based on the couple’s representations that Stone was a caregiver for the supposedly disabled George. The couple also collected more than $10,000 from DSHS for George’s medical bills. Between January 2010 and July 2011, they collected another $14,000 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for housing assistance to which they were not entitled.

A restaurant employee who witnessed the incident told police that the man had reportedly gotten into an argument with Madsen outside of the restaurant and KENT that Madsen called the man a “wetback” and an “illegal,” according to charging papers. The altercation turned physical in the restaurant

parking lot when Madsen allegedly confronted the man about being an “illegal immigrant” and struck him in the face with a closed fist. Madsen continued to strike the man in the face after he had fallen to the ground. Paramedics transported the man to Valley Medical Center in Renton, where the man left the hospital before he received treatment.

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Overton, 22, of Seattle, posted bail June 30 after about two weeks in the county jail in Kent. He pleaded not guilty to the charge of second-degree promoting prostitution. If convicted as charged, Overton faces up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Kent Police began their investigation of Overton in May when undercover officers contacted an 18-year-old woman for prostitution activity on Pacific Highway South, a well-known area for prostitution in Kent. That woman told police that Overton had arranged for her to work the streets as a prostitute, according to charging papers. Kent Police arrested Overton June 16 in Seattle.

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Volunteers are wanted by the city of Kent to weed, clear trails and plant trees from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 22 at Salt Air Vista Park, 24615 26th Place S. on the West Hill. The event at the 2-acre park is part of Make A Difference Day, a worldwide event where volunteers do projects in their communities. The work at Salt Air Vista Park will include removing invasive plants, clearing trails, planting natives trees or shrubs and painting around the playground.

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Allied Waste going pink for October During the month of October, all Allied Waste Services drivers (men and women) throughout the Puget Sound region will wear pink gloves as part of the company’s “Passionately Pink for a Cure – And Still Tough as Nails” breast cancer awareness campaign. “We’ve all been touched by cancer in some way,” Anne Laughlin said, the company’s community relations manager. “We’ve all known friends or family, neighbors or colleagues who have battled the disease.” Laughlin has watched loved ones battle the

disease and survive. “Support seems to make a huge difference,” she said. “It gives a person strength, bolsters their energy and helps fuel the will to fight.” She surveyed women in the company - all had either fought against the disease themselves or had watched a loved one in battle, for better or worse. Barb Davis, in commercial sales, said she supported two friends, one who successfully overcame breast cancer and the other who is now engaged in the fight.

Business news and notes • For businesses looking to fight the flu in the workplace this year in Kent, one national company has an old-fashioned offer: they will come to you. U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group, a leading operator of occupational health care and urgent care centers in the nation, said it is offering to visit area businesses on-site and provide flu vaccination shots to their employees. U.S. HealthWorks has 155 centers and work site locations in 14 states and employs 2,000 people. The centers offer urgent care services, as well as physical therapy, chiropractic and occupational healthcare services. To set upa date and time for U.S. HealthWorks to administer flu shots at a business, or for more information regarding this program, contact a nearby U.S. HealthWorks. In Kent call 253-852-1824 For a directory of centers, visit www.USHealthWorks.com. U.S. HealthWorks has 11 centers in the Seattle region. • A Kent business, Torklift Central , is challenging other business in the area to collect the most turkeys and canned goods to donate to the Kent Food Bank. “This year we learned the Kent Food Bank would not be receiving the funding they relied on to give our families a memorable Thanksgiving meal,” Vice President Jack Kay said. “They feed up to 1,500 families for the Thanksgiving holiday.”

“She is about to go into the kind of surgery where they don’t know what they’re going to have to do,” Davis said. “Both of my friends have said it is so important to keep perspective. It’s no longer an automatic death sentence these days.” In addition to wearing pink gloves in October, many Allied Waste Services employees will participate in events and organizations that are helping to defeat breast cancer. The company remains committed to being involved as a partner in the cure.

To help the food bank meet the need, Torklift is challenging all businesses in Kent to collect canned goods and turkeys, On Oct. 24, Torklift is delivering donation boxes to businesses who would like to participate. Each business will also get paper turkeys. An employee or customer of that business can purchase a paper turkey for $10. That money will be used to buy one turkey for the food bank. The paper turkey will have the donator’s name written on it and it can be posted in the business. Each Friday Torklift Central employees will contact participating businesses to find out how many paper turkeys they have sold. All participating businesses will be featured on www.torkliftcentral.com/ turkey and the progress of the number of paper turkeys sold will also be tracked there. “We are also accepting corporate sponsorship of the program,” Kay said. “Those sponsors will be featured on our website too. At the end of the challenge, we will deliver the turkeys and canned goods to the food bank and announce the winner. Help us gather 1,500 turkeys for the food bank. If we come together as a community, we can ensure a happy Thanksgiving for our local families.” For more information or to participate, call Candice Boutilier at 253-299- 0076. • Tickets are on sale for the Seattle University Redhawks against the Evergreen State College Geoducks game at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28 at the ShoWare Center. Tickets are $11 for general admission, $17 for reserved club seats and $25 for a selected few end zone courtside seats. ShoWare Center has hosted several high school basketball games over the last three years, but never a NCAA Division I men’s or women’s basketball contest. That will change when Seattle takes on Evergreen State from Olympia in a nonconference game. Seattle finished 11-20 last season and will join the Western Athletic Conference next season under third-year head coach Cameron Dollar.

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● Q U O T E O F N O T E : ”If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.” -George Washington

Driving over the edge of politics I can certainly tell the political season has entered the full bore mental twilight zone. Calls have been coming in at the office that in other situations I would consider the person partially paranoid, suspiciously psychotic or the more technical term — political-campaign nuts. Campaigns do very strange things to people. Folks who are otherwise fun loving and carefree suddenly are struck with the idea they should run for office and then it happens — the political group psychosis sets in. Even for the some of the most well balanced guys I know, they start looking around corners and staring into shadows suspiciously. There have been numerous books written about Richard Nixon and his alleged emotional wackiness. Most of the works attributed it to his mom or dad or some girl. I think it was political campaigns. I’ve seen it. They drive the best right over the edge. I was covering a very controversial story in Maple Valley a couple of weeks ago and I was getting inundated with calls. Every side of the issue was certain I was colluding with the other side. I was supposedly talking in secret to people I’d never even knew were breathing entities on earth. I finally stopped one of the callers and asked him if I could borrow some of the crazy pills they were all taking up there. I couldn’t fight them so I decided I better jump on the paranoid hay wagon with everyone else.

I truly think most candidates get into a campaign for mostly community service reasons, but, lurking on the edges are a few other drivers. People are very complex and infinitely interesting. No political cycle is ever exactly the same. There is always some twist or turn I didn’t expect which is why it is both fun and at times frustrating. I see the stress and strain on the faces of candidates up close, so, I do try to give them some understanding. Nothing else brings out all the aspects of someone’s personality like an American political campaign, be it for city council, school board or president. The roller coaster ride of door belling and debates give us an inside view of the candidates. If we listen carefully, and don’t impose our agenda, much can be learned about a candidate’s core

beliefs. I remember in the ‘60s Nixon was ranting about the press and he said something that has always stuck with me. He said the press corps should have at least one guy to write down what the candidate really said. Of course, Nixon had a habit of blaming everyone but himself for his problems, but there is some truth in what he said for both the press and voters. Candidates need to be able to get their thoughts out and many times for a newspaper that means asking the right question. If we don’t ask the right questions we are not going to get the right stuff in the answer. Tricky business this political game. Nov. 8 is getting very close. I think I just might try some of those crazy pills.

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forum that Leslie helped create in order to begin discussions among community members regarding youth programming and opportunities, and I have been on the receiving end of Leslie’s vast knowledge about life. Leslie would often stop by Project U(th) and speak to the teens about everything from graduation plans to giving us tips on which fundraisers are the most successful. I am now a sophomore at Whitman College, and am still inspired by Leslie every day, even though I am over 200 miles away. Leslie is a remarkable human being and continues to give her whole heart to our community. Through her dedication to the youth of our community and her unending quest to solve the problems in Kent, I know that Leslie Hamada will make a difference in the Kent School District and will fight for what is right for the children. Because of my experience working with Leslie when I was teen and my first-hand account of her efforts in the community, I whole-heartedly support Leslie Kae Hamada for the Kent School Board. She does more than talk, she takes action.

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Deborah Ranniger is my friend, neighbor and colleague. She is serving her second term on the Kent City Council and I strongly support her re-election to a third term. I serve as faculty with Deborah at the University of Phoenix, Western Washington Campus and we both live in the same neighborhood. In her role of faculty, she is committed to her students. She plays an active leadership role on the campus and is one of the most effective university instructors I know. Her past performance as a member of the Kent City Council is exemplary. She is the chair of the Parks and Human Services Committee and a member of the Economic and Community Development Committee. We all benefit from the work she has done to

I am writing to you in support of Leslie Kae Hamada, candidate for Kent School Board Position No. 3. I have had the honor of working with Leslie for the past two years through my service with the 501(c)(3) nonprofit Project U(th). Leslie fights for what she believes in, and she believes in the kids. I am a graduate of Kentwood High School and attended school in the Kent School District for 13 years. In all those years, I never met anyone who could rival Leslie in determination and a love for helping the children of our community. I have witnessed Leslie fight for the Kent East Hill PAL Boxing Club at Kent City Council meetings. I have participated in the Youth Summit

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Hamada ready for position I am writing to add my support to Leslie Hamada in her quest to serve on the Kent School Board, Position No. 3. I have known Leslie for several years especially in regard to her efforts to improve the health and well being of our public school students. Leslie has worked tirelessly as an advocate for including physical education as a core subject area. As you perhaps know, the health and well being of students was not a central concern during the years of No Child Left Behind. The result was, in my opinion, a misguided effort to focus exclusively on academics at the expense of health, music and the arts. As many groups such as the National Association of School

Boards and ASCD (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development) have recognized, students in our schools cannot perform well if they are not healthy and ready to learn. Separating bodies and minds makes little sense and is counterproductive. Leslie proved herself to be an outstanding advocate for students. She understands the political system and works hard to develop relationships with those in decision-making positions. I have spent time with her in Olympia and can attest to her well honed communication skills with our state legislators. As a former school board member myself here in Ellensburg (eight years), I am very familiar with the job expectations. If elected, there will be few school board members in the state as well prepared or knowledgeable as Leslie on the key issues affecting today’s students

and schools. In short, Leslie Hamada is a wonderful candidate for the Kent school board. Citizens in your local community will be very fortunate if they elect Leslie to represent them.

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Joos best suited as commissioner As a long-time member of the hospital district and patient of Paul Joos, M.D., I am convinced he is the best candidate for commissioner on the Valley Medical Center board. Dr. Joos is highly experienced in the opera-

tion of the hospital, delivers excellent patient care, is an independent voice, and will be prudent with taxpayer’s dollars. He has already stated he will recluse himself if a conflict arises between his business and that of the medical center. His many votes in the primary demonstrate that the people support him. I hope many are not swayed to other candidates because of the endorsements of some in political offices. This is a non-partisan position and Dr. Joos’ independence will give him the freedom to make the best decision for us, the citizens of the hospital district, without pressure from political parties. Join me in casting your vote for Dr. Paul Joos for commission of the Valley Medical Center board.

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I would like to take this opportunity to communicate my support for Bill Boyce and his run for Position 5 on the Kent City Council. I have personally known Bill for 18 years and have always admired his efforts and energy in making the city of Kent a great place for everyone that resides there. Today we need people in these political positions that share the same desires, ambitions and goals for the community. In order to achieve such it is imperative that these individuals have a strong sense of leadership and experience to do so. I would like to highlight some key areas that Bill has demonstrated his leadership in so many facets of his life. He managed Kent Little League baseball for 10 years and during that time had many successful teams but most importantly instilled the character and passion in all his players to go out and compete to the best of their abilities, which I believe is a life lesson that one can learn early in life and carry with them throughout their daily challenges. He served 17 years on the Kent School Board, four of which were as president, and has always been respected for his hard push

on increasing the academic standards in our district. He served as president of Zion Lutheran Church in Kent. He was a charter member and past president of the Kent Sunrise Rotary Club. He served as Commissioner on the Criminal Justice Training Commission – which consists of the top law enforcers in the State. He had management and leadership position with past employers such as Microsoft, AT&T wireless, Google and presently in HR management with Boeing. Bill has been a devoted husband to his wife Debbie for 25 plus years and an excellent father and role model to their five children. As shown above, the history clearly demonstrates Bill’s ability to work with people of all ages and in so many different areas in our community. This experience along with his strong values and integrity make him someone we can all trust to represent and lead Kent in a positive direction with an eye on the future.

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Tax statements not true Much has been said, written, implied and rumored about the collection and use of property taxes by the city. We’d like to set the record straight, not only about those taxes, but to right some false statements made by Mr. (Jim) Berrios in his letter to the editor printed in the Oct. 7 edition of The Kent Reporter. In 2010, voters approved the formation of the Regional Fire Authority (RFA). That measure passed with over 70 percent of the vote. By approving the RFA, voters approved two major revenue changes that appear on your property tax bill: 1- a transfer of $1 per thousand of assessed value from the city to the RFA

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people, the percentage of those who rated their diets as excellent or very good declined by 12 points since the first survey. The researchers also looked at other data connected with diet. For example, they found a significant relationship between household income and diet quality perception. Those who believed their diets to be Excellent or Very Good were on average financially better off than those who considered their diets as Poor. The dramatic rise of food prices in recent years has certainly contributed to this discrepancy, although to what degree has not become altogether clear in this study. Lack of access to healthy food resources in some rural areas and low-income inner-city neighborhoods seems to be a remarkably insignificant factor. The socalled food deserts, where travel time to a supermarket or grocery store exceeds 15 minutes, did not affect diet choices as much as

previously thought. More important was the fact that consumers eat most of their meals away from home. Home cooking and eating together as a family are rapidly becoming a thing of the past. Again, the percentage of people recognizing these trends as a potential problem is increasing, but there is little effort or even knowledge how to make the necessary changes to reverse them. Remarkably, those who rate their eating habits as poor spend on average a larger fraction of their food budget on restaurant food than those who say they have healthier diets. Clearly, this report does not unveil any great secrets. Most of its observations are unsurprising. Still, one can take comfort in the thought that the information given to the public seems to register, even if that does not (yet) lead to decisive action. We can only hope there will be a tipping point in the not so distant future.

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ing to break the 16 minute barrier. Currently his season best is 16 minutes, 10 seconds. “It’s his time,” said Assistant Coach Kara Thorton. As a team, the boys are hoping to place well at the sub-district, despite losing three of its top runners from last year. The Conquerors have a solid base of runners such as juniors Dasan Telford, Eli McMeen and Galen Kornowske. “I don’t pick a varsity team,” Paul said. “They do. And we have a new varsity team each week. It’s exciting for them.” Paul said he regards the league season as a “merely formality” compared to the sub-district meet.

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Kentridge 18, Jefferson 15: Kentridge rolled up another victory Oct. 14 at French Field over Thomas Jefferson. Coach Marty Osborn said it was a big win for his team and he was proud of the defense. Jimmie Davis provided a spark in the backfield with 160 yards rushing. The Charges take on the Tahoma Bears Friday on the road. Kentwood 41, Kent-Meridian 13: After jumping out to a 13-0 lead in the first quarter, Kent-Meridian’s offense stalled while Kentwood’s picked up steam in the second half. The Conquerors took a 14-13 lead early in the third quarter and never looked back. Kentlake 10, Auburn 7: A 28-yard field goal by Mitchell Halbryle made the diference in the game for Kentlake, which improved to 7-0 on the season, clinching the South Puget Sound League North football crown.

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for a little bit of chemistry. “Honestly, we’re a family,” Kacie Seims said. Manthou added that getting along off the court has been a key to Kentwood’s success on it. “We depend on each other,” she said. “I look at the people playing next to know and I know they’re working as hard as I am.” Cindy Seims explained that her seniors have set the tone for the team and led by example. It was clear from the first league match against Tahoma in September Kentwood had learned a lot from the 2010 campaign in which it finished 7-1 in league and slid into the state tournament after struggling to effectively execute offensively on a consistent basis. Ballou has been on the money this season. For example, in the match against Riverside, she led the Conks with 20 kills. That sharp mental focus, the ability to execute, that didn’t just happen, Manthou said. “It came from individuals who took it upon themselves to improve,” she said. How far the Conks will go this season isn’t clear to Kacie Seims, but, there’s nowhere to go but up from last year’s eighth place finish as the 4A state tournament. “We want to fulfill our full potential,” she said. “It’s hard to say, we want to win state, we want to take fourth place, because there are so many factors that go into it.” In the end, it’s about making the most of the opportunities, Ballou said. “As long as we leave it out on the court then we can leave with no regrets,” she said.

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