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District decides schools will stay open
Residents asked to call 911 by Kent Police
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Kent School District staff are no longer talking about shutting down two elementary schools for the 2012-2013 school year. Officials announced a new recommendation to look into keeping all schools open at the Feb. 8 meeting of the district’s Board of Directors. “The full report and recommendations will Debbie Straus be presented to the board in two weeks as previously scheduled,” said Debbie Straus, school board president. Of course, our school board believes in transparency and so I didn’t want to wait two weeks to share the information.” The board had previously planned to review closing Jenkins Creek and Cedar Valley elementary schools in order to sidestep budget cuts. The schools were under consideration because they had the smallest enrollments in
Kent Police want more residents to call 911 whenever they see something that “just doesn’t feel or look right.” If a vehicle or person in a neighborhood looks suspicious, call 911 so officers can check out the report and see if there might be a connection to a burglary, vehicle prowl POLICE or some other criminal activity. “If it just doesn’t feel or look right,” said Kent Police spokesman Pat Lowery about when to call 911. “There are concerns about taxing the system unnecessarily. People are gun-shy about using 911 unless there is physical impact. A lot of people perceive it’s an inconvenience to police or fire unless there are flames coming out of a window or a burglar at a window.” But even what might seem like a small detail could help police bust a burglar or car prowler if people call 911 right away. Lately,
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Sgt. Chelsea Eykel with King County animal control in Kent holds Funny Face, one of 73 cats and a dog that were taken into custody when they were found living in a camper in Auburn. The cats will be available for adoption along with other animals at the shelter. DENNIS BOX, Kent Reporter Story on page 8. To buy photos go to www.kentreporter.com and click on the photo reprints tab.
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City hoping for $280,000 from feds for storm costs
Damage report sent to Federal Emergency Management Agency BY STEVE HUNTER
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Kent city officials hope to get reimbursed for as much as $280,000 by the federal government for costs spent during the January snow and ice storms. The city submitted a preliminary damage report last week to King County as one of the steps
to eventually get funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The ice storm destroyed the large net at the city’s Riverbend Golf Complex driving range. It will cost the city more than $100,000 to replace the net, said Dominic Marzano, city emergency manager, who oversees the reimbursement request. “The ice tore it down,” Marzano said about the net. “We also had a lot of overtime costs for people to keep the roads clear.” As many as a dozen city crews
with anywhere from 30 to 50 employees worked to clear streets of snow and branches and to clean up parks. The ice storm brought down tree branches all across town that landed on city streets. “The ice part was more devastating than the snow,” said Tim LaPorte, city public works director, during a phone interview. “This storm had all of the branches to clear up. That work is still ongoing.” Employees from public works, parks and the police departments worked overtime hours during the January storm. The city uses money out of the general fund or an emergency fund to cover the extra costs [ more COSTS page 8 ]
City of Kent crews clean up down trees from the January snow and ice storm Jan. 21, on the East Hill near Daniel Elementary. CHARLES CORTES, Kent Reporter
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he Kentwood High School cheerleading team carried on a team tradition by placing well at the championships this month. The cheerleaders attended the UCA Cheerleading Nationals & Worlds in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 11-12, at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports complex. Teams from across the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and China participated. Kentwood’s cheerleaders competed with two teams: Silver and Black. Silver took fifth in their division in nationals and then took third in their division at worlds. Black, composed primarily of freshmen and sophomores, took eighth in their division at nationals. Kentwood Cheer has been the dominant force in Washington state high school cheerleading for around 10 years, taking home a championship in at least one division for nearly that many years.
Kentwood cheerleaders celebrate their accomplishments at the UCA Cheerleading Nationals & Worlds Feb. 11-12 in Orlando, Fla., at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports complex. The cheerleaders included Anderson Ally, Carrie Arralde, Alisha Butler, Brooke Chase, Anthony Ford, Nichole Griffin, Tayler Johnson, Jordan Kawachi, Katy Martin, Lorna Powell, Jada Robinson, Madi Robinson, Torey Robinson, Maria Vija Sharp, Amanda Soto, Rachel Torres, Missie Tuttle, Amanda Chase, Rekha Hayne, Ashley Rice, Amber Robinson, Ashley Schmidt and Samantha Scott. PHOTOS COURTESY JAMES KIELLAND
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All Kent School District offices and schools are closed Monday, Feb. 20 in observance of the Presidents’ Day Holiday. All schools are also closed Tuesday, Feb. 21. Kent School District offices are open on Feb. 21. All schools will open at their regular hours on Wednesday, Feb. 22.
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Man with knife shot by Kent Police officer Mobile Manor, 24426 Pacific Highway S., according to a Kent Police media release. Responding officers were dispatched to a disturbance inA Kent Police officer shot and injured a 55-year-old man volving a man with a knife. The first officer arrived within reportedly armed with a knife during a confrontation Tues- minutes to find the suspect standing outside a mobile day night at a West Hill mobile home park. home near the entrance. That officer attempted contact One shot was fired and the man was struck in the with the man at which time the suspect retreated into abdominal area, according to a Wednesday email CRIME the trailer with the officer in pursuit. from Renton Police spokeswoman Terri Vickers. Moments later a second officer arrived to assist Paramedics transported the man to Harborview with detaining the subject. A confrontation ensued Medical Center in Seattle. inside the trailer during which time one of the of“He underwent surgery (Tuesday) night for interficers discharged his weapon, wounding the suspect. nal injuries that do not appear to be life threatening,� The man was taken into custody without further incident. Vickers said. “The suspect remains in the hospital.� Neither officer nor a resident in the trailer was hurt. Renton Police are investigating the shooting rather than “There is a no-contact order between the suspect and the Kent Police because the case involved a Kent officer. mobile home resident,� Vickers said. The incident started at about 9:05 p.m. at the Midway Vickers said the suspect may be a Kent resident, but ofBY STEVE HUNTER
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ficers were still working to confirm his residence. Police had not yet arrested the man Wednesday morning, but possible charges include felony assault and violation of a no-contact order, Vickers said. The ongoing investigation will determine the specific charges. The two Kent officers have been placed on administrative leave with pay as the investigation moves forward, which is a normal protocol for officer-involved shootings. The officer who discharged his weapon has worked two years with Kent Police while the second officer has been with the department 11 years, Vickers said.
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State House passes two bills to fight prostitution BY STEVE HUNTER shunter@kentreporter.com
With strong bi-partisan collaboration, two measures aimed at reducing the commercial sale of sex in Washington state passed the House unanimously Feb. 10 in Olympia. House Bill 2692 would impose heftier fines on johns convicted of soliciting sex from victims of the sex trade, according to a House Democrats media release. House Bill 1983 would increase fines for those convicted of promoting prostitution. Both bills now go to the Senate for further consideration. “Under current law, anyone convicted of patronizing a person being sold for sex in Washington state must pay a fine amounting to a mere $150, in addition to any court costs,� said state Rep. Tina Orwall, D-Des Moines, who authored the bill. “My legislation would increase the severity of the financial repercussions on the johns, with the revenue being put toward helping law enforcement arrest and divert users, and helping these young victims get out of the sex trade industry.� Prostitution occurs on a regular basis along Pacific
Highway South in Kent. Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas supports the bills. “I am very pleased that this legislation has passed out of the House and look forward to it having the same level of success in the Senate,� Thomas said. “This is an important measure that helps law enforcement to more effectively reduce the commercial sale of sex, holds offenders accountable, and has provisions to help with prevention and intervention so victims of the sex trade can start new lives.� Orwall’s bill establishes a $1,500 for a first offense, $2,500 for a second offense, and $5,000 for a third or subsequent offense. These fines may not be reduced, suspended, or waived. The revenue generated by these higher fines would be used to fund “john schools� with programs designed to educate offenders about the negative costs of prostitution. “Raising the amount of the fines imposed on johns is a small, but significant step to provide more and better services enabling our youth to avoid a life of sexual exploitation,� said Orwall. The funds must also be spent on prevention and rehabilitative services such as mental health and substance abuse counseling, parenting skills training, housing relief, education, vocational training, drop-in centers, and employment
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counseling to help individuals transition out of the sex trade. The other measure, House Bill 1983, prime sponsored by Rep. Kevin Parker, R-Spokane, would increase the penalties for those convicted of promoting prostitution to $3,000 for a first offense, $6,000 for a second offense, and $10,000 for a third or subsequent offense. The measure would also direct the revenue from these penalties to local jurisdictions to help pay for increased enforcement and prevention measures. “This legislation sends a firm message to those abusing women and children through prostitution that Washington state will not put up with their criminal behavior any longer. It is meant to be a deterrent for such crimes,� said Parker. “Those who are caught promoting prostitution will pay more, and this money will be used to help victims transition away from the unfortunate situations they find themselves in.�
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A Des Moines jail inmate reportedly made harassing phone calls to his former girlfriend threatening to beat her and kill her. The mother of the woman called Kent Police Feb. 5 because of the threats to her daughter, according to the police report. The man is an inmate at the South Correctional Entity, also known as SCORE, which serves as a jail for seven South King County cities (Kent has its own city jail). Kent Police obtained recordings of eight phone calls from the jail inmate to the woman between Jan. 24 and Feb. 5. The inmate told the woman such statements as “I’ll beat your ass,�; “I’m gonna cut your head off,�; “You make me wanna do a fast shot of dope and kill you,’; and “I’m getting out in 20 days and I am coming after you.� The inmate reportedly is an Auburn gang member known to carry guns, according to police sources. The former girlfriend
declined to talk to police about the phone calls. During the investigation, the officer determined the calls were to a Enumclaw number from the Des Moines jail. A Kent city prosecutor recommended that the officer forward the case to Enumclaw Police to pursue harassment charges.
OBSTRUCTING AN OFFICER Police cited a husband and wife for investigation of obstructing an officer after a Feb. 5 incident at the 7-Eleven Store at 26007 Pacific Highway S. An officer in a patrol car noticed a man and woman loitering in the parking lot of the store, according to the police report. The man walked up to the driver’s side window of a pickup truck, talked to the driver and quickly pulled his hand in and out of the truck’s window. The officer noted that the area has a high level of drug transactions, including hand-to-hand exchanges. He suspected that drugs might have been exchanged.
Two cousins and leaders of a more than $100,000 retail theft ring that targeted Lowe’s stores were convicted by a jury at U.S. District Court in Seattle of 16 federal felonies. Larsell Hollingsworth, of the Seattle-Renton area, and Leonard Hollingsworth, of Gilbert, Ariz., were found guilty of 15 counts of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud after a six-day trial, according to a U.S. Attorney’s Office media release. U.S. District Judge Robert S. Lanik will sentence the two men May 11. The men led a theft ring that would steal highvalue items from Lowe’s stores in Washington and four other states and use altered drivers licenses in their fraud. Seven members of the
ASSAULT Officers cited a man at-large for investigation of fourth-degree assault after he allegedly kneed his girlfriend in the face and knocked her to the floor. The incident occurred at about 3:50 p.m. Feb. 6 at a house in the 25500 block of
127th Avenue Southeast, according to the police report. The woman told officers she had just gotten a restraining order against the man. She was staying at her boyfriend’s stepfather’s home when she got in an argument with her boyfriend about the restraining order. Police cited the boyfriend because they were unable to locate him and he had not returned voicemail messages to get his side of the story.
ESCAPE Two inmates from the city jail walked away from work crew duties at about 2 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St. A corrections officer noticed that the two had left the center and reported the escape to police, according to the police report. The whereabouts of the two were unknown. Police cited the two at-large for escape.
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conspiracy were originally charged. Five pleaded guilty prior to trial and most will be sentenced later this year. According to records in the case and testimony at trial, members of the conspiracy would steal items, such as expensive faucets, from Lowe’s stores by placing them in large boxes for sinks or toilets. The conspirators would leave the store paying only the lower price for the sink or toilet. Members of the conspiracy then sold the gift cards for cash. The ring caused more than $100,000 in losses to Lowe’s. Lowe’s security was able to detect the activities of the ring and worked with the U.S. Secret Service and King County Sheriff ’s Office detectives to investigate the case.
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The couple walked into the store. When they exited, the officer stopped them. Neither had identification on them. Both agreed to be searched, but the officer did not find any drugs. Because the woman reportedly gave the officer a false name initially, he cited her for obstructing. The husband then yelled at the officer, “That’s my wife.� When the husband refused orders to step away and leave the area, the officer also cited him for investigation of obstructing an officer. The officer planned to transport the husband and wife to jail, but gave them at-large citations and released them because he had to respond to a priority call in his district.
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Volunteers are needed in schools I am helping 7-year-old Maria with math homework – she struggles with the English instructions and I assume she may not get much help at home because her parents are busy or lack English proficiency. “How old are you,” she asks me. “I’m 73.” I try to say it in Spanish but mess up and she corrects me. “Thanks,” I say. “You’re old,” she opines “Yes I am.” Then it is back to the addition and subtraction problems. I think, “This is fun.” We gather in the Park Orchard School library for Homework Club. Mr. Steven Mattioli, educational assistant, out of desperation for finding volunteers has recruited a 6th-grade student. She, Mattioli, and I are there with the six kids who come for help today. The kids are mostly English language learners, which makes it tough when they work on story math problems. Homework club happens on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Park Orchard Elementary School students represent 27 foreign language groups
so close to the vote, Thursday or Friday apparently, time was spent on the compromise rather than shoring up votes to get the bill to the House. It is possible with Initiative 502, that seeks to decriminalizing marijuana, heading for the ballot in November, some of the steam for fixing the legislation may have dissipated. Federal law lists marijuana as a Schedule I controlled substance along with heroin. The Kent City Council passed a second sixmonth moratorium on collective gardens and dispensaries in January, but has not been able to come to an agreement on zoning regulations for medical marijuana establishments. It looks like Kent will continue to be wrapped in a medical marijuana fog for some time.
and 32 different countries—one of the most diverse student bodies in the area.
assistance and social and cultural enrichment, not only for staff and students but for parents as well. And these are areas not covered by budget or staff assignments. The teachers struggle to keep ahead and I have seen, Mr. Mattioli nearly sweating as he rushes to cover after school duties. So, we need volunteers to take on these tasks. Kent’s Project U(th) is getting involved in developing after school activities for enrichment. A few other adults have come forward to help, but we need more people to volunteer. Basically the process is pretty simple – call the recruiter (me) and get background screened – then get your assignment based on you time and interest and the needs of the program.
AREAS OF NEED Originally, when I was recruited by principle Christine Castillo to be a volunteer recruiter, she and Mattioli listed the following areas of need for her school kids: 1. Academic assistance – the greatest need currently, 2. Leadership development, 3. Motivation and incentive programs, 4. Inter-cultural connections, 5. Parent support 6. Books for recognition gifts. Jim Teeters
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ies he represents, including Kent and Auburn, that the power to allow or prohibit collective gardens stays in the “hands of the cities.” Fain said the bill was “on the bubble to begin with” and his amendments were not the stop sign. He stated when 5 p.m. Tuesday rolled around the bill did not make the grade. Fain said the state’s marijuana legislation is currently “fractured law.” The senator did sign the letter from Gov. Chris Gregoire asking the federal government to reclassify marijuana as being suitable for medical purposes. Dawdy agreed with Fain the amendments did not kill the bill. He said a compromise was worked out concerning the amendments with the many players, but with the issue coming up
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he smoke-filled room of medical marijuana legislation in Olympia will continue to be shrouded in haze. Many folks in Kent and members of the City Council were hoping the Legislature would clear the air on the medical marijuana issue, which had caused a considerable dose of consternation at several council meetings and in the Economic and Community Development Committee. That hope appears to have vanished into a puff of smoke when the bill did not make the cutoff Tuesday night in the Senate to move to the House. The medical marijuana measure, Senate Bill 6265, made it out of the Health and Long Term Care Committee and Rules, but hit a logjam on the Senate floor Tuesday. Philip Dawdy, a lobbyist who worked with the Washington Cannabis Association, stated the bill was “taken hostage” in a fight between the Republicans and Democrats. His speculation is definitely inside baseball from the Olympia dome perspective, and very fun to hear. Dawdy thought the bill was going well until a couple of amendments were added by Sen. Joe Fain, R-Auburn. Adding amendments is standard business for any bill. Dawdy thought by the time a compromise was worked out the bill was facing another political curve ball that killed it. Fain said that his main amendment was allowing cities to prohibit collective gardens. The senator said it was important to him and the cit-
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Judd, Kent Police public education specialist, in an email. “What they may do police have come across too many resiinstead is let their block watch captain dents who failed to call. know, or after a residential burglary or “We had a residential break-in last other crime has occurred, then report it week when a homeowner and a neighbor to the police.� saw a vehicle they didn’t recognize but Judd said public education staff tries to neither called 911,� Lowery said. “The stress the importance of calling 911. home was broken into when they “We continually emphasize were away.� “We want to get the Officers figure that whoever message out that no this with our communication had that vehicle very likely broke piece of information to the block watch, apartment and business contacts, but it into the home. is inconsequential would be great to get that mesPolice started to notice in to not call or delay sage out to the greater public,� early 2011 an increase in crimes in calling. We know Judd said. in residential areas. But crime when people call as Lowery said the Valley Comanalysis reports did not show a they see an event munications Center in Kent is corresponding increase in calls the likelihood to set up to handle a large volume about suspicious activity or resolve the crime is of 911 calls. vehicles. much, much higher.� “Even at peak demand, they When officers started to Cmdr. Pat Lowery have the staff,� he said. “They canvass neighborhoods, they screen calls and if the call is discovered residents had seen not an emergency and does not suspicious vehicles or people but need a responder, they can get didn’t bother to call 911. the caller plugged in with online report“They thought they were bothering police or figured they would call at a later ing or to the police station.� People should not call 911 for directime,� Lowery said. tions if they are lost while driving or Officers prefer to be the ones to decide to report a theft that happened a day whether some detail could be important or week earlier. Harassing phone calls, or not. identity theft, lost property, theft, hit and “We want to get the message out that run, theft from a vehicle and vandalism no piece of information is inconsequential to not call or delay in calling,� Lowery can be reported online at www.ci.kent. wa.us/Police/. said. “We know when people call as they If residents see someone in their see an event the likelihood to resolve the neighborhood who claims to be a sales crime is much, much higher.� person but might not be, they can call One resident helped police when he took a cellphone photo of a suspicious ve- 911 and officers will come out to make sure people have a legitimate reason to be hicle, including the license plate number. in the area. Police were able to track down the “We’d prefer they call and the suspicion owner of the vehicle, discovered a conturns out to be nothing than they not call nection to several burglaries and recovat all,� Lowery said. ered a bunch of stolen property. “There is a direct correlation with the time of reporting and our ability to solve crimes,� Lowery said. Sometimes people call friends or others about activities when they should call Reach Steve Hunter at shunter@ken911. treporter.com or 253-872-6600 ext. 5052. “We have had several incidents in To comment on this story go to www. which neighbors say they see something kentreporter.com. suspicious and don’t call 911,� said Stacy
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board’s news to keep the schools open, they were applauding and cheering,� the district. said Mike Halliday, district spokesperKent School District, like many son. “I think it was great there were districts in Washington state, has been students there because they were able to making budget reductions during the see government in action and how they past several years as state and fedcan be active participants in a positive eral revenues have withered and local way.� property taxes have declined. These are This is not the first time in recent the three largest revenue sources for the memory the Kent School District deciddistrict. “This board has a responsibility to not ed not to proceed with cuts or closures. The board considered eliminating only involve the community in our physical education and music prodecision making but to look at grams for the 2010-2011 school every legitimate option to keep KENT year before discovering it didn’t the district on sound finanhave to make the cuts. cial footing,� Straus said.�Our “These decisions are never responsibility goes beyond the easy because the board not only current students, families and has a responsibility to the kids and staff, but to future generations as staff, but to the long term health of the well. As a community, we may not aldistrict,� Halliday said. “They need to ways agree on every cost saving option look at every option necessary in order we consider, but you can count on us to balance the budget and be viable.� keeping our students and our district’s The board will make the final decisustainability at the forefront of every sion on the schools during a Feb. 22 decision we make.� meeting. A record crowd of around 200 teachers, parents and students attended the Reach Sarah Kehoe at skehoe@kentreportmeeting in support of keeping Jenkins er.com or 253-872-6600 ext. 5056. Creek and Cedar Valley Elementary To comment on this story go to www. School open. kentreporter.com. “People seemed very please with the
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The first eight of the so-called “Camper Cats� taken into custody last month in Auburn are now available for adoption at the King County Pet Adoption Center in Kent. Regional Animal Services of King County took custody of 73 cats and a dog on Jan. 26 after finding them living in a cramped, filthy camper in Auburn. Animal services staff and volunteers have been working since that
time to care for the animals while the case moves forward, according to a county media release. “We’re glad that this story has a happy ending for these cats,� said Glynis Frederiksen, interim manager of animal services. “People have been calling and visiting almost every day, wondering when the Camper Cats would be available for adoption, so we know that these will find wonderful homes.� Eight of the Camper Cats went up for adop-
tion Feb. 9 at the adoption center in Kent. The cats, all males, have special needs. Potential adopters can learn about the cats’ needs, and any special care they will require, before deciding to take them home. The adoption fee is $30, which covers a King County pet license, neutering, initial vaccinations, microchipping, and health examination. More of the Camper Cats may be available for adoption later this month. Although the cats’ plight
garnered a lot of public attention, Frederiksen reminds everyone that there are other animals at the adoption center who also need new homes. “The Camper Cats have been kind of celebrities around here, but we have many other great animals also waiting for loving, forever homes,� Frederiksen said. “We encourage people to visit the Pet Adoption Center to find a furry friend.� Regional Animal Services is also looking
for people interested in fostering animals in their homes. Prospective fosters must attend training in order to be eligible. The next classes are:
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Chad Bieren, left, and Rick O’Neil, city of Kent employees clear fallen branches off of the streets Jan. 19. CHARLES CORTES, Kent Reporter we had a lot of trees that knocked power lines down. Until PSE responded, we could not touch the trees.� As far as the cost reimbursement steps, Marzano said King County could not even request federal funds until the storm costs exceeded $6 million. This storm cost more than $9 million throughout the county. Each jurisdiction in the county then must submit a report in order to get reimbursed. Federal and state employees are now reviewing those requests to make sure if they are allowable claims. “The state and federal employees will talk to each jurisdiction that made a
claim,� Marzano said. “That JODMVEFT BCPVU DJUJFT w The reimbursement process includes city requests to the county, county requests to the state and then the state request to FEMA. Marzano said the city could know by the end of February how much it will get reimbursed. There also must be a presidential declaration of a disaster before FEMA funds can be released. For example, a severe storm TUSVDL 6UBI /PW %FD and the presidential declaSBUJPO DBNF PO 'FC Reach Steve Hunter at shunter@kentreporter.com or 253-872-6600 ext. 5052.
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STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke will deliver her annual “State of the City” address Wednesday, March 7 at the Kent Chamber of Commerce Membership Luncheon at ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St. The event begins at 11:30 a.m. Cooke’s speech will focus on new goals and opportunities for Kent in 2012, as well as a review of the positives and milestones from the past year. The cost is $30 per person which includes lunch. Cost for Chamber members is $20. To register, visit www. kentchamber.com, or send an email to info@kentchamber. com or call 253-854-1770. For those unable to attend, the address will be taped for later viewing on Comcast TV Channel 21 and online at www. kenttv21.com.
A business hoping to redefine the urgent care experience for patients and physicians opened in Kent Jan. 28. Doctors Express caters to patients who can’t be seen by their own physicians or don’t want to go to the emergency room. The goal of the business is to offer affordable, non-emergency treatment to anyone in need, thereby eliminating long waits associated with doctor’s office or emergency room visits. “What’s attractive about this place is that it’s a onestop shop,” said Dr. David Platt. “People can come in here and get evaluated by certified doctors, get X-rays and get their prescriptions.” This is the second location of Doctors Express in Washington state. Doctors Express was founded in Baltimore in 2005 by an emergency room physician and two business executives in Towson, Maryland, seeking a more efficient, affordable and personable system for urgent care patients. Each franchise is independently owned and operated. “The plan is to keep
Glen Fauntleroy, left, Doctor Express managing director, gives Patty McConnehey a tour of the business CHARLES CORTES, Kent Reporter opening more of these around the country,” said Dr. Marilyn Gibb, medical director. “The idea is for Doctors Express to become a nationally recognized franchise, so if you saw one in a different state, you’d know what it is and what service to expect.” The office in Kent is located at N. 180th on West Valley Highway. Doctors Express features a main office, four treatment rooms and is equipped to treat around 60 patients every
Heinz to close frozen soup plant BY STEVE HUNTER shunter@kentreporter.com
About 100 employees will lose their jobs when H.J. Heinz Co. closes a Kent frozen soup plant March 30. The plant manufactures frozen soap that is distributed to restaurants through the Foodservice division of Pittsburgh-based Heinz. Produc-
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center on patient/customer satisfaction.” There are two certified physicians and four medical assistants in the office. Gibbs has 25 years experience as an emergency room physician, working at an emergency room at Valley Medical Center, while Platt was an internist for 10 years. “I wanted to come here because I believe Doctors Express has a great emphasis on compassion and service,” Platt said. “This means we are listening to our patients and taking the time to address their concerns. I think a lot of times patients feel doctors are just rushing through their times with them, but they won’t feel like that here.” Gibbs thought this opportunity would be a great transition from her hectic schedule at the hospital. “I love that I will have the chance to slow down and really take time with each patient,” she said. “I love being a doctor because it’s so satisfying to help others and there is a new challenge every day. You never know who might walk through the door and what help they need.” Gibbs said the best part of having a Doctors Express
tion will be moved to a Heinz plant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, according to a Feb. 13 email from Heinz spokeswoman Jessica Jackson. “In November, Heinz announced additional global initiatives to further address the difficult conditions in which the company is operating, which included the expected closure of another three factories worldwide,” Jackson said. “As part of these additional initiatives, Heinz has reached the difficult, but necessary decision to cease production in its Kent facility.” The plant is at 26401 79th Ave. S., in south Kent. Heinz did not announce which of its facilities would close until recently. “Any decision affecting its employees is one that Heinz takes very seriously, and is made
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is that emergency and hospital rooms won’t be as busy. “I would say that about 70 percent of the people that walked through the emergency room at Valley Medical Center didn’t need to be there,” she said. “Their injuries or conditions could have been easily treated at doctor’s offices. Many came because they didn’t have a doctor to go to or insurance coverage.” Doctors Express accepts most major insurance companies and treats lacerations repairs, fractures and sprains. They encourage patients with serious medical conditions such as stroke symptoms, passing out and crushing chest pain, to go to the emergency room. Doctors Express is a collaborative effort with other doctors and offices in the area. They will take on patients who can’t see their family doctors, then encourage them to follow up with their physician. “We don’t want to take any patients from their doctors,” Platt said. “We are simply here to fill a void for them.” For more information, visit DoctorsExpresskentwa.com or call 425-2913300.
only after careful consideration,” Jackson said. “Heinz is committed to making this transition as smooth as possible for the impacted employees and will provide separation benefits and outplacement services to them.” U.S. Foodservice, the Heinz division that serves restaurant operators, has continued to take hits from commodity increases and lackluster dining-out trends, according to a Nov. 19 story in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “Heinz remains committed to continuing its leadership in both the frozen soup category and the food service industry and is better positioned to do so with a more focused, efficient and effective supply chain footprint,” Jackson said about the closure of the Kent plant.
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The King County Aerospace Alliance wants to use loans, streamlined permitting and a strong job-training program to protect and grow the aerospace industry and jobs in the county. The six-point plan was
unveiled Tuesday at Boeing Field by county Executive Dow Constantine, who convened the alliance last year when it became apparent that other states and nations were gearing up to compete for Boeing’s production business. “This action plan is our roadmap to supporting our
local aerospace industry with an infrastructure that is faster, stronger and better,� said Constantine, who was joined by industry and community leaders, including the mayors of Renton, Kent and Tukwila and Auburn’s deputy mayor. South King County is a hub of many of Boeing’s production plants; a big part of Boeing field, the company’s other hub in the county, is in Tukwila. Renton Mayor Denis Law spoke about the importance of offering compa-
nies an efficient permitting process. The city worked closely with Boeing to facilitate what the company needed to ramp up its 737 production to record-breaking levels in Renton. “One area where we can make a difference is making sure that our permitting and land-use processes are seamless across all governmental lines,� Law said. By working across those lines, he said, “we can make our business climate more competitive, while maintaining our region’s high quality of life.� The alliance will work to identify state and federal regulations that impede economic competitiveness, he said. The county report comes three months after Gov. Chris Gregoire released a statewide competitiveness study which showed the
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to take its place. S.S., Enumclaw The Bloodgood Japanese maple is a Northwest classic with burgundy-red leaves and a slender, open growth habit. The small leaves turn brilliant red in the fall. Then there is the lowergrowing Crimson Queen Japanese maple, perfect for small spaces as it only grows to about 10 feet tall. But don’t overlook the exciting growth form of the Waterfall Japanese maple, with cascading green leaves that turn bright gold each autumn or the more cold- and frost-tolerant Emperor Japanese maple. I also love coral bark maples and the pastel pink on the variegated leaves of butterfly maples. The truth is, all Japanese maples do well here and a visit to your local nursery will allow you to choose the best shape and size for your landscape. I have a smoke tree that was badly damaged by wind this winter. The branches are gone on one side and half gone on the other side. Is this tree worth saving? P.L., Maple Valley You are in luck because where there are smoke trees there is a surefire way to start over again. The smoke tree or Cotinus coggygria is one of the few trees that can be pollarded or cut right to ground level. Just leave a stump 6 inches tall. Do this extreme makeover with a sharp
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Learn all about color in an early spring garden. Marianne Binetti will speak at 1 p.m. Saturday at Windmill Gardens in Sumner on “Heavenly Hellebores and Companions.� Go to www.windmillgarden.com or call 253-863-5843 to register. t t t Marianne Binetti has a degree in horticulture from Washington State University and is the author of “Easy Answers for Great Gardens� and several other books. For book requests or answers to gardening questions, write to her at: P.O. Box 872, Enumclaw, 98022. Send a self-addressed, stamped envelope for a personal reply. For more gardening information, she can be reached at her Web site, www.binettigarden.com. Copyright for this column owned by Marianne Binetti.
Community Notes GREEN RIVER GLASS SHOW SET FOR FEB. 25 The 35th annual Green River Depression Era Glass Club Show and Sale will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 25 at Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. S. Thirty-five vendors will fill 200 sale tables featuring glass, jewelry and collectibles from early to mid-20th century, including depression, elegant, and 1950s, 1960s and 1970s glassware, pottery, china, and kitchenware. The entry fee is $3. Proceeds will benefit local chapters of Alzheimer’s Association, Arthritis Foundation and Salvation Army. Special guests include Randy and Debbie Coe, authors of many books about American Glassware. Randy Coe also will provide free glassware identification (limit 2 items) for show attendees. For more information, call 253-852-5250..
MEGADETH TO PLAY FEB. 21 AT SHOWARE CENTER Heavy-metal music is coming to Kent’s ShoWare Center Feb. 21 with the Gigantour featuring Megadeth, Motorhead, Volbeat and Lacuna Coil. Dave Mustaine, frontman for Los Angles-based Megadeth, founded the Gigantour in 2005. The tour was last in the United States in 2008. The tour kicked off Jan. 26 in Camden, N.J. and wraps up Feb. 28 in Denver. The Kent concert is at 6:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $48 for general admission floor and $38 for reserved seats. For tickets, go to www.showarecenter.com.
KENT TALENT SHOW SEEKS CONTESTANTS The “So You Think Kent Has Talent� show will return for a second year. The event is set for 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 2 at the Kent-Meridian High School Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $10. Organizers are looking for people to compete in the contest as well as sponsors for the show. The event raised more than $3,000 last year for Kent Youth and Family Services and proceeds will benefit the same agency again. Participants must be Kent residents, Kent School District students or employees within the city of Kent. For more information, go to www.allegrodance.com. The website soon will have online registration available. The registration deadline is May 5.
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Got forsythia? This bright yellow shrub goes unnoticed all year but, by the third week of February, winter begins to fade once the bright bloom of this sunshinecolored shrub opens up. If your forsythia is not yet in flower you can force a few branches into bloom by cutting them from the plant and displaying the bare branches indoors in a vase of warm water. In a few days those cut limbs will be fooled into blooming. Sometimes it is nice to fool Mother Nature. Mid-February is when some gardeners can start pea seeds and other cool-season veggies indoors. But this spring you need to be more patient. It is not the temperature of the soil but the moisture level in the soil that will slow down spring planting. A wet winter means the soil is still saturated with water so don’t dig in until the soil dries out. Here’s a way to test the texture and planting ability of your soil. Grab a handful of garden soil and squeeze. Now open your hand. If the muddy mess in your hand is shaped into a solid mass, then you have clay in your soil and it is too wet to work. If the soil in your palm falls through your fingers (this will not happen in spring in our climate) then you have sandy soil.
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Study finds too much salt in bread The highest amount of salt Americans eat comes from bread, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Nearly 50 percent of the salt consumed in the U.S. is linked to popular foods such as baked goods, cold cuts, cured meats, pizza, poultry, soups, sandwiches, cheese, pasta and snacks like pretzels and potato chips. Many items loaded with salt don’t even taste salty. The study, which involved more than 7,000 participants, found that bread accounted for an average of seven percent of daily sodium intake, more than any other individual food item. Bread may not contain the highest amount of salt per serving, but the fact that people eat it more often and in larger quantities than most other foods makes it a leading contributor to high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. The average American consumes about 3,250 milligrams of salt per day, far more than what’s recommended by the government’s dietary guidelines, which is 2,300 milligrams for healthy adults and 1,500 milligrams for high blood pressure and heart disease patients. More than 30 percent of the adult population suffers from high blood pressure according to the CDC. Most consumers are not aware that
they are getting too much salt. What makes matters worse is that they could not easily change that even if they wanted to. “Most sodium comes from common grocery store and restaurant items and only a very small portion from the shaker at the table,� Dr. Thomas R. Frieden, the Director of the CDC, told reporters. “People can choose how much salt they add to their food at the table, but they can’t take it out once it’s there.� In fact, more than 60 percent of the salt consumed by Americans is found in processed foods, about 25 percent in restaurant meals and the remainder from other sources such as vending machines and extra salt added at home, according to CDC statistics. Frieden called for food manufacturers and restaurant owners to reduce the amount of salt they apply to their products. It is estimated that a 25 percent reduction in salt content in the most popular food items could save tens of thousands of lives every year. Food industry representatives have responded by saying that reducing sodium would adversely affect taste and may also violate food safety standards because salt is commonly used as a preservative. The CDC study report was released in the February edition of the journal
“Vital Signs,� just in time to coincide with Heart Health Month. Sodium is well known to raise blood pressure, which is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. More than 800,000 Americans die each year from these diseases. Health experts have long advised that people with heart problems should avoid processed and packaged foods as much as possible and eat more fresh produce instead. With regard to bread, it is important to read the nutrition facts labels. Sodium content in different breads can considerably vary between 80 and well over 200 milligrams. Other items like canned soups can have a wide sodium range from 100 to well over 900 milligrams, depending on the brand. Many fast food choices and TV dinners contain astronomical amounts of salt, often more than the recommended daily values in just one serving. Asking food manufacturers and restaurants to voluntarily change the ways they use salt has not been shown to be very effective, although there are exceptions. Other than through legislation, the only promising approach would be consumer demand. If grocery store owners found that customers prefer low-sodium products and restaurant patrons asked to have salt reduced or eliminated in their dishes, we could see some positive changes over time.
Cycling through tough times, weather BY DR. JASON BRAYLEY
Having been a lifelong, sun-loving Californian, who spent as much time on my road bike as humanly possible on a year-round basis, moving to the Northwest was a big deal. I made a pact with myself that I would not give up on my hobby of cycling despite the weather and decided to give a new discipline of bike riding a try. For those of you not familiar with the sport of
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Some King County property owners will see a drop in their property tax bill that coincides with a drop in their property valuation. King County residents can expect to receive their 2012 property tax bills during the week of Feb. 13. The total aggregate property tax collection in King County is up 1.71 percent in 2012 over 2011, even though some residents will pay lower bills, according to a media release from Lloyd Hara, King County Assessor. Whether an individual’s tax bill has increased or is down from the previous year is largely dependent on their location. The total value of property in King County continued to decline for the 2012 tax roll, but the drop is slightly less than the previous year. “Bank foreclosures and other distressed sales con-
tinue to be a drag on prop2012 tax roll. This resulted erty values overall in King in a decrease in the tax bill County,� Hara said. “This of $259. is driving property values For the first time since down through most of King 1997, the statutory propCounty, and is resulting in erty tax limit was exceeded property tax reductions for in several areas of King some.� County, resulting in proNotable changes of prop- rationing and reductions in erty values and tax bills in tax collections for a number King County include: of taxing districts. ProRural Southeast rationing factors for King County – The 2012 include: KING median assessed Of 27 fire disvalue declined tricts within King from $304,000 for County, only seven the 2011 tax roll to did not reach their $259,000 for the 2012 statutory maximum tax roll. This resulted in a rate for the 2012 tax year. decrease in the tax bill of Of the 20 reaching their $470. statutory maximum rate, Kirkland – The median six protected up to $.25 of assessed value declined their levy, thereby receiving from $425,000 for the 2011 their allowable levy at the tax roll to $346,000 for the maximum rate. 2012 tax roll. This resulted Valley General Hospital in a decrease in the tax bill District No. 1 lost almost of $459. ten cents of its levy, a loss of Burien -- The median $3.3 million in tax collecassessed value declined tions. from $238,000 for the 2011 Snoqualmie Hospital tax roll to $205,000 for the District No. 4 lost 11 cents
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of its levy, resulting in a loss of $69,572 in tax collections. Si View Metropolitan Park District placed two measures on the November 2011 ballot to guard against pro-rationing. Both measures passed and instead of a loss of $1.2 million in tax collections, the loss was only $204,871. Fall City Metropolitan Park District will not have a levy for the 2012 tax year due to pro-rationing, for a loss of $109,282. King County Flood Control Zone District protected up to $.25 of its levy, thereby receiving the full amount for 2012. Washington State operates under a “budget-based� property tax system in which taxing districts, such as fire, library and school districts, submit their annual adopted budgets to the assessor who has the [ more TAX page 19 ]
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WHERE TAXES GO About 53 percent of property tax revenue collected in King County goes to support schools. Cities and other local governments, such as fire districts and hospital districts, receive 27 percent of the property tax collection (there are 163 local taxing districts in King County). King County government receives approximately 18 percent, and the Port of Seattle receives 2 percent. Property taxes are levied against assessed property valuations established the previous year. For example, the property tax bill for 2012 is based on values that were established as of Jan. 1, 2011 (July 31, 2011 for remodels and new construction). Property values for 2012 are being established by King County Assessor’s Office appraisers right now and throughout this year, and will be used for the 2013 property tax bills. “I have directed my staff to continue to take a reasonable and conservative approach to property valuations in recognition of the impact of foreclosures and other distressed sales,� Hara continued. “Our goal is always to make sure property valuations are fair and equitable.� Total property tax collections for all purposes in King County will total $3.6 billion in 2012, up 1.71 percent from $3.54 Billion in 2011. Total property tax collections increased countywide by 3.33 percent in 2011, 1.18 percent in 2010, and 6.16 percent in 2009. A primary factor in these annual variations is the difference in voter-approved measures from year to year. The portion of the property tax collected that is not affected by voter levies increased in 2012 over 2011 by 1.13 percent -- $2.069 billion in 2012 compared to $2.046 billion in 2011. This is due to the ability of fire districts and the King County Flood Zone to protect up to $.25 of their levy from pro-rationing per state law. Non-voted property tax collections are for the state, the King County General Fund, fire districts, and the incorporated cities, for example.
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HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS AT SHOWARE FEB. 23 The Harlem Globetrotters are returning to the ShoWare Center in Kent for the fourth consecutive year. The Globetrotters will bring their World Tour mix of basketball, comedy, theater and plenty of fan interaction at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 to the arena. Rosters in each city vary and are subject to change. Ticket prices are $87, $62, $55, $37, $27 and $23. Last year’s performance sold out. For tickets, go to www. showarecenter.com or visit the arena box office from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Kentridge High School sophomore Chase Bublitz gets ready to dive into the water during practice Feb.10 at the Lindbergh High School pool. Bublitz is competing in the Class 4A state championships Feb. 17-18 in Federal Way. SARAH KEHOE, Kent Reporter good friends.” Bublitz admitted his busy schedule can be hard on him. “There’s some sacrifices I have to make because of it,” he said. “For example, sometimes I can’t go hang out with friends because I have a
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entridge’s Chase Bublitz is not settling for good enough at this year’s state swim championships. “I have much higher expectations this year,” Bublitz said. “I’ve already beat my times from last year’s state championships and I’m happy with the progress I’ve made, but that doesn’t mean I’m not still trying to get even better. I’m never just satisfied with my times because I want to keep improving.” Bublitz, a sophomore, came in second in the 50 and 100 freestyle events at last year’s championships, trailing close behind fellow 10th grader Edward Kim of Eastlake, who beat him out in both races. “I’d be lying if I said I didn’t keep track of him,” Bublitz said. “But I’m also trying to just focus on myself and beating my goals.” The state swim championships are Friday and Saturday, Feb. 17-18 at the King County Aquatics Center in Federal Way. Bublitz is competing in the 50 freestyle and the 100 butterfly event. “My goal is to win both events and break a record,” Bublitz said. Bublitz gets up at 4:30 almost every morning to get in laps in the pool before school. “The more I practice, the faster I’ll be,” he said. “I like fitting in extra practice because it gives me that extra push.” Bublitz also swims and competes for the year-round Chinook Aquatic Club. He’s participated in the club since fifth grade. “I love to be in the water and swimming, it’s a great workout,” he said. “It gives me friends, something to do and it keeps me out of trouble.” Bublitz got the itch to swim while watching swimming lessons at a pool when he was 4 years old. “I wanted to get in the water and learn because it looked like a lot of fun,” he said. “I took lessons that year and have been swimming ever since.” Despite growing up competing in a club, Bublitz said, he enjoys being a part of the high school team. “There’s just more of a team feeling, like we are in this together,” he said. “It’s nice to be part of a group atmosphere and to make some
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Kentwood boys and girls hold off Battle Ground Conquerors only Kent teams to win in first round of West Central District playoffs; second round set for Friday together 63-53 victory over the Tigers, but that was no easy feat, either. Battle Ground raced out to a 10-4 lead he post-season started off well for all early in the game and was up 19-13 at the of the Kent schools basketball teams end of the first quarter as Kentwood strugbut only the Kentwood boys and girls came gled to contain an effective inside-out game out of the first round of the West Central which started with big man Kaleb McGary, District tournament on Tuesday with wins. who stands 6-foot-9 and not surprisingly Kentwood hosted both the girls and boys is also a lineman for the Tigers football teams from Battle Ground, which is located squad, then finished with Serg Ovchinkov near Vancouver, on Tuesday night. who nailed a trio of three pointers in the The Conqueror girls won the right to first quarter. host after blowing out Emerald Ridge on It was a much different story in the secFeb. 10, winning 57-44 at ShoWare Center, ond quarter as the Conks found a groove while the boys earned the top seed out of offensively. It started with Jeremy Smith, the South Puget Sound League with a 49-41 who spun away from a defender, drove to victory that same night against Curtis. the bucket and switched the ball midair beTuesday’s back-to-back contests started fore banking the ball in off the glass to cut with the Kentwood girls who went into the the lead to 22-18. Benson later hit a three halftime locker room with a 14 point lead pointer from the wing to the cut the lead only to see Battle Ground hold them to six to 24-23 before another three point play points in the third quarter. put Kentwood ahead for the first time in Heading into the third period the Conks the game when Jackson Huerta fed Taylor had a tenuous three-point lead, up 44-41, Jones the ball down in the post. Jones got with the Tigers clawing their way back the bucket and the foul, made the free into the game. throw, which gave the Conks the That’s when sophomore Sarah PREP HOOPS 26-25 lead. Toeaina took over. At halftime, Kentwood was up She started the fourth quarter 33-28, and in the third quarter the with a jumper to make it 46-41 then lead just widened. By the end of the 20 seconds of game clock later added third period the Conks had a 48-36 two more points with a putback to extend advantage as Ovchinkov struggled to score, Kentwood’s lead to 48-41. getting just two points in the quarter. Battle Ground scored on back to back The Conquerors again found balanced possessions to cut the Kentwood lead to offense to be key. It was what helped Kentone after Hayley Grossman got a bucket wood beat Curtis on Feb. 10 for the South followed by Nikki Bond’s layin after she Puget Sound League title at ShoWare and scooped up a loose ball underneath the it kept Battle Ground from getting the win Tigers’ hoop. Tuesday night. With about five minutes left in the game Joe Kramer, Huerta, Benson, Elliot Rowe, the Conks put on an aggressive full court Terrence Grady and Benson all scored in press which slowed the Tigers down. the third quarter. With 3 minutes, 51 seconds on the clock, With 1:43 left on the clock, Smith put an Toeaina struck again, as she dribbled by exclamation point on the victory when he a defender then made an open jump shot stole the ball at midcourt, then took it to to make it 52-47 but Bond responded for the hoop and slammed it home to make it Battle Ground with a three pointer on the 60-48 Kentwood. next possession. Ovchinkov finished with 27 points for Kate Kramer drove the open lane with Battle Ground while McGary had 14. 2:40 left to make it a four point lead again Smith and Benson had 14 points each, at 54-50. Jones chipped in 10, while Kendall White Toeaina went to the line with 1:35 on the added nine followed by six apiece from clock, made the first and watched the secHuerta and Kramer. ond rattle in, extending the lead to 56-51. The Kentwood boys will play Mount She hit four more from the free throw line Rainier at 8 p.m. Friday at Auburn High. down the stretch to help Kentwood to the In other hoops action Tuesday night, 61-55 win setting the team up for a winner- Olympia beat Kentlake 69-66, while Belto-state game on Friday against the winner larmine Prep beat Kentridge 45-43. of Wednesday night’s contest between KenKentlake plays Kent-Meridian, who lost tridge and South Kitsap. The results of that to Evergreen Tuesday, at 6 p.m. Friday at game were not available at press time. Auburn Mountainview. Bond ended the game with 22 points for Kentridge’s boys squad will take on Battle Ground but Toeaina led all scorBeamer at 8 p.m. on Friday at Curtis High. ers with 23 while Jenny Johnson had 15, Alycea DeLong added 10 and Kate Kramer chipped in eight points for the Conks. Reach Kris Hill at khill@covingtonreportThe Kentwood girls play at 6 p.m. Friday er.com or 425-432-1209 ext. 5054. at Stadium High in Tacoma. To comment on this story go to www. Meanwhile, the Conqueror boys put covingtonreporter.com. BY KRIS HILL
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Coach of the Year Kentridge High’s girls basketball coach Bob Sandall was voted as the South Puget Sound League North division’s Coach of the Year as part of the all-league selections for the 2011-2012 season.
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...obituaries Ted Reed Ted passed quietly at his adult home in Kent, WA on Feburary 2, 2012. He was born 1915 in the city of Portland, Oregon. Moved to Seattle to attend the U of W in 1934. Graduated with a BA in Business/ Transportation. Did his service in the Army and was stationed in Seattle in charge of supplies up to bases through out Alaska. In the mid forties he married Virginia Lee Ford and built a home on the west side of Lake Sammamish. After the war, worked for Alaska Native Industries, again making sure supplies were sent up to Alaska to the small villages along the west coastline. In 1960, through a friend of the family, the opportunity to buy the C.C. Filson Co. came up. During his 20 year tenure at the helm of this great outdoor clothing company, many innovations were introduced, yet the original style and ruggedness of the garments were never compromised. After the sale of the company in the early 1980’s, he and his second wife Florence moved to Sequim to retire. Well sort of...he became involved in the community by becoming a member of the Sequim Bay Yacht Club and soon was Commodore. He also joined the Coast Guard Auxiliary and finally retired at the age of 92. He moved to Kent to be near his family in 2010 and became well know at Farrington Court. He is survived by his daughter Nancy Jacob of Bothell and son Jeff Reed of Kent. Monetary remembrances can be sent to Providence Hospice of Seattle 425 Pontius Ave. N Suite 300, Seattle, WA 98109-5452 585173
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his could be Tahoma’s year at Mat Classic. With 15 wrestlers advancing to the state wrestling championships Friday and Saturday at the Tacoma Dome — four more than a year ago and more wrestlers than Mead of Spokane, the team wrestling experts consider Tahoma’s top adversary — the Bears’ goal to win state looks more realistic than ever. Tahoma rolled to an easy victory at the Region III tournament Feb. 11 at Thomas Jefferson High, racking up 303.5 points to second place South Kitsap’s 141.5 points. Kentwood finished fifth with 85 points while Kentlake finished sixth with 56 points. Both crowned a regional champion. There were a number of eery similarities in the finals with several matches featuring the same two wrestlers who battled it out at the sub-regional tournament on Feb. 4 at KentMeridian High. For example, Tahoma’s Steven Hopkins and Jesse Vaughan both ended up in the 126 pound final, but unlike the sub-regional tournament the two battled it out on the mat. Hopkins came away with the regional championship with a 10-2 defeat of Vaughan. Tim Whitehead started the finals off for Tahoma with a pin in the 112 pound weight class with 32 seconds left in the final period. Sam Schuessler will
Kentwood senior Jonathan Ohashi wins the 160-pound final at the Region III wrestling tournament Feb. 11 at Thomas Jefferson High School. KRIS HILL, The Reporter join Whitehead in the same weight class at state as he finished fourth. Tahoma sophomore Cruz Velasquez put together a dominating match in a 12-1 win over Warren Sprecher of Central Kitsap at 120 pounds. Gabe Boynay, a sophomore, took home the regional crown at 132 when teammate Joey Palmer took an injury default. Palmer, a senior bound for Oregon State next year, won the 125 pound title as a junior at Rogers High.
Austin Perry just kept doing work for Tahoma at 182. To continue with that sense of de ja vu, Perry again pinned his way through the bracket, just as he did a week earlier. And again he pinned James West of Auburn in the final. Before Perry got the fall, though, it looked like he might have been in a little trouble. He was working from the bottom then before West knew it, Perry had slipped out of his grip and put West on his back, finishing it 3 minutes, 37
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seconds into the match. Dan Haniger, via injury default in his final match of the day, took fourth place at 152 for Tahoma. At 195, Tahoma’s Matt Hopkins squared off again with Thomas Jefferson star KW Williams, in the final which was another repeat of the sub-regional final. This time, however, Hopkins was able to lift Williams twice in an effort to bring him back down to the mat but Williams had a 6-4 lead late in the third period and Hopkins was unable to get a shot and take down in when the opportunity presented itself. Then again, Hopkins, had just six seconds to do it and it would have been a tall task with 20 seconds given Williams’ strength and agility. At 220, Aaron Davis finished the day off with a bang, pinning his final two opponents. Davis dispatched Jon Davine of Mount Tahoma in 51 seconds in the third-fourth place match. The night ended on a somewhat disappointing note for the Bears. [ more WRESTLING page 26 ]
Superior Court of Washington County of King In re: RANDY OLIVER Petitioner, and MARY ANN DAVIS Respondent. No. 11-3-07046 - 1KNT Summons by Publication To the Respondent: The petitioner has started an action in the above court requesting the establishment or modificaiton of a parenting plan or residential schedule. The petition also requests that the court grant the following relief: Approve a parenting plan or residential schedule for the dependent children. Award the tax exemptions for the dependent children as follows: Father every year. You must respond to this summons by serving a copy of your written response on the person signing this summons and by filing the original with the clerk of the court. If you do not serve your written response within 60 days after the date of the first publication of this summons (60 days after the 20th day of January, 2012), the court may enter an order of default against you, and the court may, without further notice to you, enter a decree and approve or provide for other relief requested in this summons. In the case of a dissolution, the court will not enter the final decree until at least 90 days after service and filing. If you serve a notice of appearance on the undersigned person, you are entitled to notice before an order of default or a decree may be entered. Your written response to the summons and petition must be on form WPF PS 15.0300, Response to Petition for Residential Schedule/Parenting Plan/Child Support Information about how to get this form may be obtained by contacting the clerk of the court, by contacting the Administrative Office of the Courts at (360)7055328, or from the Internet at the Washington State Courts homepage: http:/www.courts.wa.gov/forms If you wish to seek the advice of an attorney in this matter you should do so promptly so that your written response, if any, may be served on time. One method of serving a copy of your response on the petitioner is to send it by certified mail with return receipt requested. This summons is issued pursuant to RCW 4.28.100 and Superior Court Civil Rule 4.1 of the State of Washington. Dated: 10/13/2011 Randy Oliver, Petitioner File Original of your Response with the Clerk of the Court at: Regional Justice Center 401 4th Ave North, Room 2C Kent, WA 98032 Serve a Copy of your Response on: Petitioner Randy Oliver 517 4th Ave. S. Apt #1 Kent. WA 98032 Published in Kent Reporter on January 20 & 27, 2012; February 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2012. #573468. SECTION 00100 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Competitive Negotiation pursuant to RCW 39.04.270 Notice is hereby given that the City of Kent, Washington, will receive sealed proposals at the City of Kent Facilities offices, on February 21, 2012 until 2 PM
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PUBLIC NOTICES as shown on the clock located in the Facilities offices, first floor of Centennial Center, 400 West Gowe, Kent, Washington, pursuant to RCW 39.04.270 Competitive Negotiation. All proposals must be properly marked by printing “Proposal” with the name of the project on the outside of the envelope and sealed. Provide (1) one original and (4) four copies for a total of (5) five submitted proposals. Proposals must be delivered and received at the Facility office by the above-stated time, regardless of delivery method, including U.S. Mail. Only sealed proposals will be accepted. No emailed or facsimiles will be considered. Project name is as follows: Kent Municipal Court Electronic Access Control (EAC) The project consists of all the work necessary to complete the construction of the Electronic Access Control (EAC) work at the Kent Municipal Court building, located at 1220 South Central, in Kent, Washington 98032. The scope also includes other items as indicated and as required for a completed project as indicated on the drawings and as specified in the project manual. Each proposal shall be in accordance with the plans and specifications and other contract documents now on file in City of Kent Facilities. Plans and specifications can be downloaded at no charge at www.kentwa.gov/procurement. There will be a nonmandatory Pre-Proposal walkthrough at 3 PM on Wednesday, February 15th at the Kent Municipal Court building, 1220 South Central, Kent, Washington. The Architect’s estimated cost for this project is approximately $38,800. For technical questions, please contact David A. Clark Architects. PLLC, 253 351-8877, kentproposals@clarkarchitects.com This is a competitive negotiation process in accordance with RCW 39.04.270. The City will consider all the evaluation information obtained during the competitive negotiation process, and the City will consider the following significant evaluation factors in the following order of importance: 1. The Proposer’s ability to comply with the project specifications. 2. Demonstrated proof that the Proposer, utilizing its own employees, is registered and certified in the design and installation of the manufacturer’s product with sufficient training to adequately complete the project to the manufacturer’s specification. 3. The Proposer’s capacity to provide around the clock (24 X 7) technical support, at a level of support satisfactory to the owner. 4. The Proposer’s response to the Contractor’s Qualification Statement and TQF form, specifically including, without limitation, prior experience with the City and on same or similar projects and references obtained from other project owners. 5. Total proposal cost. Although these are significant evaluation factors, the City reserves its unqualified right, without limitation, to consider any and all other factors that may
significantly impact the project. The City will implement the following procedure for technical evaluation of the proposals: 1. The City’s technical evaluation team will review all submitted proposals based on the above-stated criteria. 2. The City technical evaluation team will evaluate the proposals, and in the event of no clear selection, may elect to hold interviews of the two or three leading candidates regarding the proposer’s ability to construct the project. 3. After receiving and reviewing the information that has been provided to the City during this proposal and technical evaluation process, the City will then select the proposal that is most advantaeous to the City with price and other pertinent factors considered. The City of Kent reserves the right to reject any and all proposals on any or all schedules or alternates or to waive any informalities in the proposal process and shall determine which proposal is the most responsive, satisfactory, and responsible proposer and shall be the sole judge thereof. No plea of mistake in the proposal shall be available to the proposer as a defense to any action based upon the neglect or refusal to execute a contract. No proposer may withdraw his/her proposal for a period of sixty (60) days after the day of submittal date. Published in the Kent Reporter February 17, 2012. #584805. PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO. 1 OF KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING TIME CHANGE The regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Public Hospital District No. 1 of King County, (Valley Medical Center) scheduled for the 3rd Mondays of each month at 5:30 p.m., has been rescheduled to start at 6:30 p.m., effective Tuesday, February 21, 2012. Regular meetings of this Board will continue to be held on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at the start time of 5:30 p.m. on the 1st Monday of each month and 6:30 p.m. on the 3rd Monday of each month thereafter, unless changed by public notice. Monday meetings will automatically move to Tuesday when a federal holiday occurs on the 1st or 3rd Monday of each month. 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 the Kent, Renton, Covington/Maple Valley/Black Diamond Reporters on February 17, 2012. #584988. SECTION 00100 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Competitive Negotiation pursuant to RCW 39.04.270 Notice is hereby given that the City of Kent, Washington, will
receive sealed proposals at the City of Kent Facilities offices, on February 21, 2012 until 2 PM as shown on the clock located in the Facilities offices, first floor of Centennial Center, 400 West Gowe, Kent, Washington, pursuant to RCW 39.04.270 Competitive Negotiation. All proposals must be properly marked by printing “Proposal” with the name of the project on the outside of the envelope and sealed. Provide (1) one original and (4) four copies for a total of (5) five submitted proposals. Proposals must be delivered and received at the Facility office by the above-stated time, regardless of delivery method, including U.S. Mail. Only sealed proposals will be accepted. No emailed or facsimiles will be considered. Project name is as follows: Kent Municipal Court Low Voltage/Data/CCTV The project consists of all the work necessary to complete the construction of the Low Voltage Data, Data Cabling and CCTV Install (Cameras supplied by Owner) work at the Kent Municipal Court building, located at 1220 South Central, in Kent, Washington 98032. The scope also includes other items as indicated and as required for a completed project as indicated on the drawings and as specified in the project manual. Each proposal shall be in accordance with the plans and specifications and other contract documents now on file in City of Kent Facilities. Plans and specifications can be downloaded at no charge at www.kentwa.gov/procurement. There will be a non-mandatory Pre-Proposal walk-through at 3 PM on Wednesday, February 15th at the Kent Municipal Court building, 1220 South Central, Kent, Washington. The Architect’s estimated cost for this project is approximately $38,800. For technical questions, please contact David A. Clark Architects. PLLC, 253 351-8877, kentproposals@clarkarchitects.com This is a competitive negotiation process in accordance with RCW 39.04.270. The City will consider all the evaluation information obtained during the competitive negotiation process, and the City will consider the following significant evaluation factors in the following order of importance: 1. The Proposer’s ability to comply with the project specifications. 2. Demonstrated proof that the Proposer, utilizing its own employees, is registered and certified in the design and installation of the manufacturer’s product with sufficient training to adequately complete the project to the manufacturer’s specification. 3. The Proposer’s capacity to provide around the clock (24 X 7) technical support, at a level of support satisfactory to the owner. 4. The Proposer’s response to the Contractor’s Qualification Statement and TQF form, specifically including, without limitation, prior experience with the City and on same or similar projects and references obtained from other project owners. 5. Total proposal cost. Although these are significant evaluation factors, the City
reserves its unqualified right, without limitation, to consider any and all other factors that may significantly impact the project. The City will implement the following procedure for technical evaluation of the proposals: 1. The City’s technical evaluation team will review all sub mitted proposals based on the above-stated criteria. 2. The City technical evaluation team will evaluate the proposals, and in the event of no clear selection, may elect to hold interviews of the two or three leading candidates regarding the proposer’s ability to construct the project. 3. After receiving and reviewing the information that has been provided to the City during this proposal and technical evaluation process, the City will then select the proposal that is most advangeous to the City with price and other pertinent factors considered. The City of Kent reserves the right to reject any and all proposals on any or all schedules or alternates or to waive any informalities in the proposal process and shall determine which proposal is the most responsive, satisfactory, and responsible proposer and shall be the sole judge thereof. No plea of mistake in the proposal shall be available to the proposer as a defense to any action based upon the neglect or refusal to execute a contract. No proposer may withdraw his/her proposal for a period of sixty (60) days after the day of submittal date. Published in the Kent Reporter on February 17, 2012. # 584857 IN THE TRIAL COURT CHEYENNE AND ARAPAHO TRIBES 219 E. Russell El Reno, OK 73036 In The Matter Of The Guardianship Of: LORENE CROSS SAGEBARK DOB: 12-06-28 ROLL #4325 An Alleged Incapacitated Person Case No: PG-2011-0101 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, to: DAVID W. SAGEBARK You are hereby notified that Edna Bowen and Agnes M Sagebark has filed in this Court a Petition For Guardianship of the person and/or estate of Lorene Cross Sagebark, an alleged incapacitated person and that on September 2, 2011, the petitioners, Edna Bowen and Agnes M. Sagebark were granted temporary guardianship and that said Petition is hereby set for hearing in the Courtroom of said Trial Court of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, 219 E Russell, El Reno, Oklahoma, on the 7th day of MARCH, 2012 at 10:00 A.M., at which time you may appear and show cause, if any you have, why said guardianship should not be granted. Issued this 30th day of January, 2012. Chief Judge Bob A. Smith Cheyenne and Arapaho Trial Court (under CCP, chapter1, Section 106h) Published in the Kent Reporter on February 17, 2012. #585494.
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION and Proposed Determination of Nonsignificance An Environmental Checklist was filed with City of Kent Planning Services on January 30, 2012. The City of Kent expects to issue a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) for the proposal and the Optional DNS Process is being used. This may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposal and associated mitigation measures. The proposal may include mitigation measures under applicable codes, and the project review process may incorporate or require mitigation measures regardless of whether an EIS is prepared. A copy of the subsequent threshold determination for the specific proposal may be obtained upon request. Following is a description of the application and the process for review. The application and listed studies may be reviewed at the offices of Kent Planning Services, 400 W. Gowe Street, Kent, WA. APPLICATION NAME/ NUMBER: 212TH BUSINESS PARK BUILDINGS E & F PARKING ENV-2012-2, KIVA# 2120257 CIVIL CONSTRUCTION, KIVA #2120285 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant proposes to remove the railroad spurs between buildings E & F and construct a new 70-stall parking lot in its place. The area will be paved with pervious asphalt and landscaping at the entrance and exit of the parking area will be added. The subject property is located at 8002/8118 208th Street, and is identified by King County tax parcel number 0122049045. The property is zoned M2, Limited Industrial. OTHER PERMITS AND PLANS WHICH MAY BE REQUIRED: Civil Construction Permit, Flood Zone Control Permit OPTIONAL DETERMINATION: As the Lead Agency, the City of Kent has determined that the proposed project, as regulated by the City’s development codes and standards, is unlikely to have a significant adverse impact on the environment. Therefore, as permitted under the RCW 43.21C.110, the City of Kent is using the Optional Determination of Nonsignificance process to give notice that a DNS is likely to be issued. Comment periods for the project and the proposed DNS are integrated into a single comment period.A 14-day appeal period will follow the issuance of the DNS. PROPOSED MITIGATION MEASURES: None PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: February 17, 2012 – March 2, 2012 All persons may comment on this application. Comments must be in writing and received in the Kent Planning Division by 4:30 P.M., Friday, March 2, 2012, at 220 4th Avenue South, Kent WA 98032. For questions regarding this project, please contact Katie Graves, Planner at (253) 8565454. DATED: February 17, 2012 Published in the Kent Reporter on February 17, 2012. #584902.
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and came out on top to earn a good seed at state. Jonathan had an injury his 10th Ed Torres lost in a decision to Kyle grade year that kept him out for the season, Lanoue of Central Kitsap in the 285 pound and, last year he didn’t make it out of subfinal. regionals. Jonathan is wrestling well right It was also a pretty good night for the now and if he keeps it up, he can earn his Conquerors, who sent two wrestlers to the way onto the podium at the state tournafinals, and will take a total of four to Mat ment.â€? Classic. Matthew Herrick made it to the 220 final Ken Sroka, longtime head coach for against Eddie Meisner of South Kitsap. Kentwood, wrote in an email Sunday that Things looked good for Herrick until the he was pleased with his athletes. midway point of the third period when “The overall performance of my kids Meisner was able to capitalize on a miswas good,â€? Sroka wrote. “At this time take and get Herrick on his back and of year you win some that you pinned 55 seconds into the period. didn’t see coming, and, you lose PREP Kentlake’s Colton Marlowe and a few. We definitely lost a couple WRESTLING Sean Farr wrestled in back to back of matches that I feel we were the regional finals. better wrestler, but, every coach Marlowe earned a 6-4 decision over in the state would probably say the Kyle Iverson of Gig Harbor to take home same thing.â€? Kentwood’s Dalton Meyers, who wrestled the title at 138 while Farr couldn’t seem to find a way for the second week in a row to at state last year as a freshman, took third beat Tahoma’s Tanner Mjelde, who won the in the 126 pound class with a 3-1 win over 145 pound final with a 6-4 decision. Tyson Gaillac of Auburn. Jamiel Jackson, a Kent-Meridian’s Thomas Kemp scored junior, finished fourth at 132. an upset of Garret Autrey in the 170 pound Perhaps the highlight of the night for the Conks was Jonathan Ohashi’s 10-6 win over title match. With 38 seconds left in the match with Autrey trying to score with a Auburn’s Seth Mizoguchi at 160 pounds. 1-0 lead, Kemp got two points on a take It was another rematch of a sub-regional down near the edge of the circle, ending contest from a week ago which had a very the contest with a 2-1 win in another subdifferent result. regional rematch which featured a different Ohashi was able to find shots from neutral and get escape points. He was more winner the second time around. Joshua Smith finished strong for the aggressive and confident than on Feb. 4 Royals, as well, as he took apart Malachi when Mizoguchi got the better of him with Conklin in the third-fourth place contest an 8-4 decision. with a 9-4 victory at 138 pounds. “Jonathan Ohashi’s win meant a lot for Chris Bailey will represent Kentridge at his confidence moving to state,â€? Sroka Mat Classic thanks to a third place finish at wrote. “He lost to the Auburn kid‌ last 160 while Kenny Hobbs got a 6-3 victory week and we talked all week about what to over Tahoma’s Todd Link in the 106 pound do, and what not to do if we met up with him again. Jonathan wrestled a great match third-fourth place match.
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