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Mayor says sandbags coming down By Steve Hunter shunter@kentreporter.com

The giant sandbags along the Green River trail in Kent are coming down. That’s one of the messages Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke delivered during her seventh annual State of the City address Wednesday at

the Kent Chamber of Commerce monthly membership luncheon at the ShoWare Center. “We know the giant sandbags will come down this summer,” she said. Cooke admitted, however, that the city still needs to figure out how it’s going to pay for the estimated $3 million project to

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remove the sandbags. “We can all celebrate that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced it can operate (the) Howard Hanson (Dam) at full capacity,” she said. “But we do have work to do to find $3 million to take the sandbags down and open [ more MAYOR page 4 ]

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HEART, BY DESIGN Marlatt finds fulfillment with fashion work By Sarah Kehoe skehoe@kentreporter.com

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Joanna Jimenez, a sixth-grader at Emerald Park Elementary School, gets her face painted by Jasmeen Kaur, 14, an eighth-grader at Meridian Middle School, during the 25th annual Kent Kids’ Arts Day last Saturday at Kent Commons. The Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services celebrates March as National Youth Arts Month by bringing kids, creativity and diversity to the community at the day-long festival. The event featured hands-on art projects led by professional artists for kids ages 4 to 14. DENNIS BOX, Kent Reporter

Cindy Marlatt woke up one day and decided it wasn’t too late to go for her dreams. The 59-year-old Kent woman owned a funeral home with her husband and had two children, but felt something was missing. “I had this wonderful life, but I just didn’t feel fulfilled,” Marlatt said. “I have sewn all my life and thought now was the time to try and design clothes. I needed a creative break. I’d been a funeral director nonstop for 23 years and it was time to be bold.” Marlatt enrolled at the Art Institute of Seattle for fashion design. She’s been in the program for almost three years now and showed nine of her designs at the school’s fashion show on March 8. “The theme for my clothing set is office to evening,” Mar-

Second career: Kent’s Cindy Marlatt, a former funeral director, has found creative life as a fashion designer. COURTESY PHOTO latt said. “Going to work in comfort is my main focus. [ more DESIGNER page 5 ]

City looks into tree-cutting case By Steve Hunter shunter@kentreporter.com

The city of Kent is negotiating with three West Hill property owners about how to settle the illegal topping of nearly three dozen tall trees last fall on city property.

“We’re working with the three owners to resolve the matter,” said Tami Perdue, city chief prosecuting attorney, during a phone interview Monday. “We have a process we are going through.” The city property is along a steep slope near [ more CASE page 4 ]

The city of Kent is negotiating with West Hill property owners about how to settle the illegal topping of trees last fall on city property. Courtesy photo

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Venoy Overton enters a plea of not guilty to charges of promoting prostitution June 30. He pleaded guilty Tuesday. Kent Reporter file photo

Former University of Washington basketball player Venoy Overton pleaded guilty Tuesday in Kent to second-degree promoting prostitution and received a

30-day jail sentence. A King County Superior Court judge sentenced Overton to 30 days in jail with nine days converted to community service in connection with the Kent case invoking an 18-yearold woman, according to

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Washington State Patrol troopers gather at a memorial service March 1 for WSP trooper Tony Radulescu at the ShoWare Center in Kent. Dennis Box, Kent Reporter

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A memorial service was held for Washington State Trooper Tony Radulescu March 1 at the ShoWare Center. Radulescu was shot and killed Feb. 23 by Joshua Blake, 28, during a traffic stop. Blake had served time in prison following convictions in 2008 on meth charges, plus fourth-degree assault, malicious mischief and violation of a no-contact order. According to the state Depart-

ment of Corrections, he was in prison for two-and-a-half years, followed by a period of community supervision beginning in March 2010. The procession was led by Radulescu’s colleagues from his local State Patrol district office, followed by other law enforcement and emergency services personnel from Kitsap and neighboring counties.

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A 25-year-old Kent man received a three-year prison sentence for drug smuggling as part of a ring that brought drugs to the United States from Canada. Dwain Bickham was sentenced March 2 in U.S. District Court in Seattle, according to a U.S. Attorney’s Office media release. Bickham is a former boyfriend of Irisha Shalle Richardson, 28, of Tacoma, who received a six-year, six-month sentence for her role in a conspiracy that smuggled BZP, a drug similar to ecstasy, into the U.S. from Canada, announced U.S. Attorney Jenny A. Durkan. Richardson not only smuggled drugs across the border herself, she also recruited others to smuggle the drugs. Richardson arranged some of the drug loads with her Canadian counterparts and supervised the installation of a secret compartment in a Volvo SUV to smuggle BZP and cash across the border. At sentencing in U.S. District Judge Robert S. Lasnik noted that the conspiracy brought large

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up the Green River trail.” King County paid for the installation of the sandbags in the fall of 2009 through its King County Flood Control District. Kent received $2.59 million from the county to place nearly 17,000 sandbags along 12 miles of levees to heighten them and help protect the city from flooding in case the then-damaged dam could not hold back enough water. No heavy rainstorms struck since the January 2009 storm that damaged an abutment next to the dam, so the bags were never tested. But while King County paid for the placing of the sandbags, part of its agreement with the cities was the cities would have to pay for the removal of the bags. Cooke hopes the flood district board, which is composed of the members of the King County Council, reconsiders that stand and votes to fund the removal of the sandbags.

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Reith Road in the area of South 253rd Street and 42nd Avenue South. Perdue declined to reveal the amount of damage because of the ongoing negotiations. The city is

The city sent correction letters in January to the property owners as the first step in the code enforcement process. Each owner responded to the letter within the 30-day deadline. Perdue said if the owners didn’t agree to voluntarily work with the city, they would receive a notice of violation that would go to

cedars, red alders, big-leaf maples and cottonwoods that were cut or damaged. The trees were an estimated 90 to 120 feet tall and are anywhere from 40 to 60 years old. Property owners reportedly cut the trees in late October or early November in an effort to improve views of the Green River

The mayor even joked that Kent City Council President Dennis Higgins should pass around a bowl at the Chamber luncheon to collect money to get rid of the sandbags. Cooke later took on a topic that had many of the Chamber members shaking in their seats. She said the city needs new revenue sources to maintain infrastructure. She tossed out possibilities of a business and occupation tax, transportation benefit district tax and a business head tax. She asked the audience to respond to the suggestions. Based on crowd reaction, Cooke determined the business and occupation tax is out but the other two taxes might be ones the city should consider for adoption by the council. “You’ve got to work with us,” Cooke said to the Chamber members about finding ways to raise more revenue. “You cannot just pay your dues, sit back and then moan if things do not go your way.

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Law enforcement agencies in Kent and throughout King County participate in statewide DUI emphasis patrols March 9-18. Target Zero enforcement teams deploy to arrest drunk drivers who are drinking and driving during the St. Patrick’s Day holiday, which is on March 17. The patrols proved effective last year, producing 310 DUI arrests during the St. Patrick’s Day enforcement effort. Local agencies participating in this year’s patrols include Algona, Auburn, Bellevue, Black Diamond,

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home, designate a safe ride before the party begins,” said Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas. “If you don’t have a designated driver, ask a sober friend for a ride, take the bus, call a cab, a family member, or just stay where you are. Do not drive.” Patrols are coordinated by Target Zero Managers across the state with support from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission and are part of an ongoing partnership between law enforcement, public health, and the community to reach the Washington State Target Zero goal of eliminating all fatal and serious injury crashes by 2030.

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[ SENTENCE from page 3 ] amounts of dangerous pills into our community, destroying lives. Richardson “was involved in a major drug transportation ring that was involved in ruining lives and children’s lives here and in Canada,” Lasnik said. Richardson is one of a number of people convicted in the drug smuggling scheme. The defendants were involved in importing millions of pills of BZP and ecstasy from 2008 until approximately May 2010. Her

ever the managers needed.” Marlatt’s husband, children and grandchildren came to visit her in the city. “My husband has just been wonderful and gracious,” she said. “His support has meant so much to me.” Marlatt received many new skills from the school. “I’ve mastered Adobe Illustrator, technology packages, pattern-making and draping,” she said. Fabric is what gives Marlatt ideas for her designs. “I’m really inspired by fabric. A lot of designers start with a sketch, but I struggle if I don’t have the fabric in my hands to begin with,” she said. “If I’m feeling down, I will go into a fabric store and just touch them. Fabric tells me what to do with it.” Marlatt hopes to open her own clothing line, providing clothes to Nordstrom and local boutiques.

“I want to produce highend products because I love the beautiful fabric like silk and wool,” she said. Marlatt has advice for anyone feeling afraid to go for their dreams. “Just go for it, life is too short,” she said. “If you have a deep desire to do something, don’t let something silly like age hold you back. I can’t imagine my life without having done this. I feel like a part of my soul was missing and I’m now fulfilled.”

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sense,” she said, laughing. “Then I grew up and designed clothes for my kids.” Marlatt feels age hasn’t been much of an issue for her at the school. “It’s been wonderful, everyone respects me and I’ve enjoyed the students and the teachers are great,” she said. “I have had more trouble with computers than the younger students, but I also had an advantage because I’m not afraid to work long hours. So, I’ve made up for that disability with determination.” Through the program, Marlatt was able to go to New York City to do a three-month internship at Ann Taylor in Times Square. “I was in heaven. I felt like I was in the heart of fashion land,” she said. “I did a lot of sketching for them. I maintained the swatch books and did what-

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““This is your city...if you don’t want responsibility of your city don’t email me with gripes but be part of the solution or I guarantee you, you will pay.” – Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke

Reflections on one great year Another day, another change – that is the way it has been in the newspaper business and for me during the last three years. After nearly a year as editor of the Kent Reporter, I will be moving on to the next challenge. I am now the editor of the Bonney Lake Courier-Herald and the Enumclaw Courier-Herald. I also will continue my work at the Maple Valley-Covington-Black Diamond Reporter. It was not an easy decision by any means. I really enjoyed the Kent community and everyone I worked with at the Reporter. It is the best and most fun group of staff I have ever worked with in newspapers or any other business. There is one thing that made the decision easier. Mark Klaas will take over as editor of the Kent Reporter, and he will continue as the editor of the Auburn Reporter as well. Mark is simply the best there is at this job. The good part of this for the Kent Reporter is the community is getting a better editor, who will probably not blow the door off the microwave trying to hard boil a couple of eggs. Apparently some people misunderstand my scientific nature. In the time I have spent at the Kent Reporter, I have had the opportunity to meet many intriguing and enjoyable people. The most difficult for me is leaving the best editorial staff any editor could hope to have. Steve Hunter is well known in the community as simply the best journalist to pick up a pen. Sarah Kehoe is the finest young writer I have ever hired. Watch for her, she has a very bright future ahead and you will never miss her shoes, all 900 pair of them. I learned about Shoedazzle from her, where women can buy shoes like a book-of-the-month club deal. Unfortunately, my daughter also discovered it. I have never had more fun with a sales staff than Marie Skoor, Carol Bower and Tamie Beitinger. And if you want to know why the paper also looked so good, it is because of our creative staff, Julie Black and Andrea Kilpatrick. The one person who saved me from being a complete idiot on a daily basis was Polly Shepherd. The paper and the community could not be in any better position than to have her as the publisher of this newspaper. I have been very fortunate to be the editor of this newspaper. I don’t think I will ever find a community and a paper that will equal Kent and the Kent Reporter.

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Thanks to those who honored Trooper Radulescu The Washington State Patrol would like to thank all the wonderful people of Washington who showed their compassion and care following the tragic death of Trooper Tony Radulescu. When we in law enforcement lose one of our own, the outpouring of support from Washingtonians is a big factor in easing a very difficult time and helping with the healing process that follows. We find real comfort in a community that cares, and I can assure you, so do the family and friends of the fallen officer. So on behalf of all of us who work to protect our citizens, I want to express our gratitude for all of the support we have received from the communities, citizens, agencies, media, and others. Thank you for the funds, food, time, and so much more. Your support helped all in-

The Kent Reporter welcomes letters to the editor on any subject. Letters must include a name, address and daytime phone number for verification purposes. Letters may be edited for length. Letters should be no more than 250 words in length. Submissions may be printed both in the paper and electronically. volved better grieve and honor Trooper Radulescu’s life. Trooper Radulescu’s death is not only a loss to our agency and the state of Washington, but also to law enforcement as a whole. We are always mindful of the price that is paid to safeguard our citizens. Trooper Radulescu will never be forgotten. Thank you for your care and kindness. – Chief John R. Batiste, Washington State Patrol

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DSHS reform: How many more kids will have to die? Dr. William W. Larson For the Auburn Reporter

The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is the largest state agency in Washington. It consumes one-third of the state budget, operating at more than $20 billion a year.

Arguably, it is also the most dysfunctional agency in the state. For years the Washington Legislature has been aware of the ongoing problems with DSHS, and fixing those problems is always on the agenda. But, because of the enormity of the task, not much has ever been accomplished.

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Over time, DSHS has been exposed as an agency so fraught with internal politics, management silos and fiefdoms that its goals have become skewed in ways that are inconsistent with the public interest. Over and over again, the department’s lack of transparency, fiscal restraint and accountability has

I sat at the wonderful Kenny G and Gladys Knight concert at the ShoWare Center in January, realizing how connected I am to events and services that the City of Kent has provided for us as residents. I participate in the winter Walking Program at the ShoWare Center, belong to the Mill Creek Neighborhood Council, help put on National Night Out, eat and shop and take my grandchildren to movies at Kent Station, and enjoy the International Festival and the diversity of my fellow residents and the many choices of ethnic foods that have come to Kent. I also go to yoga at the Senior Activity Center and a number of events hosted there. As a 20-year Kent resident, I am so pleased with all the City has done to elevate our social experiences, from the ShoWare Center to Kent Station to the formation of the Neighborhood Council. [ more LETTERS page 7 ]

caused outrage among constituents and political overseers alike. Yet for some inexplicable reason, our Legislature continues to procrastinate, hesitating to take the necessary steps to tame the shrew, and bring DSHS under control. But the high cost of mismanagement within DSHS cannot be measured in dollars alone. Because DSHS is a human service agency, the human costs associated with [ more GUEST OP page 7 ]

allowing this behemoth to continue unchecked must also be considered. The human costs of a dysfunctional DSHS are intensely real, and like all costs they need to be paid by someone. Taxpayers always end up paying the cost of fiscal mismanagement. But who pays the human costs involved in an unresponsive social service agency? Children have paid the ultimate price for a state agency out-of-control. The Powell children of Graham were the most recent victims of DSHS and its bureaucratic process that makes decisions that are often not in the best interests of children. Common sense dictates that young children should not have visitation in the home of a parent under investigation for murder,

supervised or not. Common sense demands that when children are talking about being in the family automobile with their father, and with “mommy in the trunk,” parental visits should be supervised in a secure location until the criminal matter is resolved. Common sense would preclude visits on a Sunday when DSHS is closed, and when emergent help may not be readily available. Common sense warns that given the father’s history of violence, and given the warnings of friends and relatives, visits in the family home should not occur. DSHS is attempting to shift the blame onto the court by claiming that the court ordered visits at the family home. But that’s just nonsense. DSHS knows full well that the court lacks statutory authority to order visits in that manner. While the court may order

“supervised visits,” it cannot dictate where those visits are to be held any more than it can dictate where children are to be placed while in care. DSHS has asserted that fact often in appellant court. When will it all end? Only when the good people of Washington and their elected representatives decide that it’s time to regain control of DSHS, the state agency that impacts the lives of the most vulnerable citizens of our state. The real question is: How many more children will have to die before something is done to bring DSHS under control?

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Thank you, firefighters I would like to thank the firefighters for always doing such a great job helping us citizens. People don’t understand what they do for us. They put their families aside and risk their lives to protect us. I also would like to thank their families for supporting the firefighters and dealing with their sacrifice. So thank you for putting their names out there for their service. – Christopher James Kubeja

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[ LETTERS from page 6 ] All the activities enrich my life, and I feel I have made many friends participating in the activities that our City has to offer. Kent provides all the experiences that one would expect of city life. Of course, there is always more we could do, but Kent has made a very nice start in the last eight or nine years. I hope we also can continue to maintain our very livable, small-town atmosphere. – Sharon Bersaas

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Panther Lake Elementary kindergarten teacher Cara Haney was recognized for her work as an educator at the National Education Association Foundation’s Salute to Excellence Gala on Feb. 10 in Washington, D.C.

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Postal Service to keep Kent center open By Steve Hunter shunter@kentreporter.com

The Kent Delivery and Distribution Center for the U.S. Postal Service will remain open even as the agency closes six other facilities in the state. Kent was one of 264 processing facilities nationwide studied for possible consolidation. The Postal Service announced Feb. 23 that 223 centers will be consolidated, 35 will remain open and six are on hold for further internal study. “The operational savings from closing the Kent facility were considered not enough to justify closing it at this time,” said Ernie Swanson, Seattle spokesman for the Postal Service, in an email. The Postal Service will cut 300 jobs as it closes processing centers this summer or fall in Everett, Tacoma, Olympia, Wenatchee, Yakima and Pasco. Operations from Everett, Tacoma and Olympia will move to the Seattle facility. The Spokane center will handle work now done in Wenatchee, Yakima and Pasco.

“That does not mean they will be laid off - USPS will make every effort to assist them in finding other positions in the Postal Service,” Swanson said. Last September, the Postal Service announced it would begin studying 252 out of 487 mail processing facilities for possible closure. The 112 employees in Kent help sort mail for distribution to post offices in the South King County area. The Kent facility is along 64th Avenue South, just south of West Meeker Street. Although the Kent center escaped closure this time, its future remains uncertain. “If the Postal Service continues to experience declining mail volumes and therefore decreased revenue we may have to re-examine facilities that remain open,” Swanson said. “There is no timeline as to when that might happen.” The nationwide network consolidation would reduce operating costs by $2.6 billion annually and result in a net savings of $2.1 bil-

lion, according to the Postal Service website. “The U.S. Postal Service is in the midst of a financial crisis – and has been in this position for months — due to the combined effects of the economic recession, increased use of electronic communications, and an obligation to pre-fund Retiree Health Benefits,” according to the Postal Service website. “First-class mail volume has deteriorated, leading to significant revenue declines, and the obligation to pre-fund Retiree Health Benefits on an accelerated basis remains unresolved.” The Postal Service has experienced a 25 percent decline in first-class mail volume since 2006, and receives no tax dollars for its operations, relying instead on the sale of postage, postal products and services, according to a Postal Service media release. “The decision to consolidate mail processing facilities recognizes the urgent need to reduce the size of the national mail processing network to eliminate costly underutilized infrastructure,” said Chief Operating

Kent woman turns 100 years old BY SARAH KEHOE skehoe@kentreporter.com

Lorraine Oleson turned 100 years old in style. Oleson’s family and friends held a celebration for her Jan. 29 at the Weatherly Inn at Lake Meridian where Oleson lives. Oleson lived more than 98 of her 100 years in Milwaukee, Wis., where she was born in

1912. She enjoys fishing, swimming, bridge, crossword puzzles, collectibles and writing poetry. Oleson golfed until she was 85 and bowled in a league until age 94. She served as president of several civic and social organizations. Oleson’s family says has always been a stickler for obeying the rules, going to church, good manners and family closeness. She be-

Officer Megan Brennan. “Consolidating operations is necessary if the Postal Service is to remain viable to provide mail service to the nation.” Postal Service officials said they need to reduce operating costs by $20 billion by 2015 in order to return to profitability. The consolidation of distribution centers is part of the Postal Service’s plan to eventually move first-class mail to a two-or three-day delivery standard rather than one to three days. That lower standard would allow the Postal Service to cut down on its number of distribution centers. Those service changes must be approved by the Postal Regulatory Commission. According to the Associated Press, the Postal Service lost $5.1 billion in the past year. First-class mail volume has declined from 98 million in 2006 to 78 million per year. Over the last several years, more people are using the Internet to pay bills and communicate through email rather than using the Postal Service.

lieves we should be kind, generous, respectful and grateful for whatever each day brings. Oleson attributes her long years to God’s grace and faithfulness and to eating lots of potato chips, dark chocolate and ice cream. She said she has never known anyone who reached their 100th birthday and finds it hard to believe she has done just that. Lorraine’s husband of 60 years passed away in 1993. A son, Jack lives in Chicago and a daughter, Joan Kroeller lives in Federal Way. Two grandchildren and two great-grandson’s also live in the area.

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The MultiCare Covington Medical Center is adding 24/7 emergency care to the umbrella of primary and specialty care we currently offer the community. This new facility will begin seeing patients on April 3, but you can be among the first to see your new Emergency Department (adjoining the MultiCare Covington Medical Center) and enjoy some free family-friendly fun! • Self-guided tours • Entertainment, including a juggler and magician, face painting and music • Fire truck tours • Seattle Seahawks Blue Thunder Drum Line • Zumba demonstrations • Games, prizes and giveaways • A bounce house • And LIVE radio broadcast

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Preparing a plant pot for your pod of sweet peas sublime sensations of tasting the sweet color green. Like tomatoes and sweet corn, home-grown peas have a superior flavor. Our kids preferred fresh peas to candy and we still serve them in the pod as portable snacks and after

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your fingers. This means the soil is still too wet and seeds could rot. In most areas, sweet peas, garden peas, bare root strawberries, raspberries, fruit trees, rhubarb and asparagus can be planted now. If you’ve never grown peas from seed you are missing one of the

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All I am saying, is give peas a chance. This is the week to leap into spring as February stretches into March and it is time to plant the seeds of a healthy harvest. Plant pea seeds now if your soil is well drained or you garden in raised beds. Delay planting if you can grab a handful of soil and a good squeeze causes water to run through

-dinner treats. You don’t need a vegetable garden to harvest a crop of peas. A pot at least 2 feet deep or half-barrel planter can provide enough root room for a small harvest. There are several types of dwarf or bush peas perfect for small gardens, and there is a shortgrowing sweet pea you can even grow in a window box. Imagine swooning from the sweet fragrance every time you open the window. All three of the varieties below are sold by local Ed Hume seeds, easy to order online or to find in seed

racks at local nurseries. Best pea for the beginning gardener Alaska peas: Super-early harvest from this more coldresistant pea that ripens on bushy vines that grow only 2 to 3 feet tall. Best Pea for the gourmet cook or a lazy gardener that doesn’t want to shell peas Oregon Sugar Pod II: Edible pod pea perfect for stir fries or eating fresh. The bushy vines grow to 4 feet so use all those fallen twigs and branches from the wind storm to poke into the ground and support the

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seedlings as they grow. Best sweet pea for the romantic at heart Dwarf sweet peas “Little Sweet Heart.” Another bush variety but these are blooming sweet peas, the oldfashioned fragrant flower that still inspires sonnets to be written, music to be composed and old folks to fall in love all over again. In our small town the local post office often displays a Mason jar full of cut flowers during the summer, home grown by the friendly employees. When the sweet peas are in season, some visitors confess they post a letter every day – just to have an excuse to visit that vase of fragrant sweet peas. Bury your nose in an old fashioned sweet pea bouquet and all will be right and sweet with the world. Pea Planting Tips Work or loosen the soil and then add steer manure or compost as peas love organic matter. Soak the seeds overnight or pre-sprout them by wrapping in a damp dishrag for a few days. Dig a trench 6 inches deep. Lay two inches of manure into the bottom of the trench. Cover the manure layer with an inch of soil then set the pea seeds into this trench. Add another inch of soil on top of the peas. As the peas grow, fill in around the seedlings until the trench is filled. If planting in a window box or container garden or if your soil is well worked (this means it is light and fluffy) you can simply poke the pea seeds 4 inches down into the soil. It pays to follow the spacing instructions on the seed pack. Crowded seedlings are prone to disease. Pea Pests Bait for slugs and cover the crop with netting to keep out the crows. These intelligent birds watch you plant the seeds, read the label that says the peas will spout in 10 days, then arrive on that very same day to pluck each seed from the soil. Of course, these feathered thieves wait until they hear the shower running or watch until your car drives away so you never catch them in the act.

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Marianne Binetti 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.

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as a prostitute, according to charging papers. Kent Police arrested Overton June 16 in Seattle for investigation of second-degree promoting prostitution. Overton to go to trial April 2, a trial date that had been continued graduated earlier in June from the UW. several times as prosecutors and defense attorneys negotiThe woman told police she met Overton in Septemated the case. ber 2010 and they started to date around ThanksOverton, 23, of Seattle, posted bail June 30 after giving 2010. Cellphone records obtained through CRIME about two weeks in the county jail in Kent. He search warrants by detectives show Overton called pleaded not guilty in late June to the charge of the woman frequently between November 2010 and second-degree promoting prostitution. early June. The former Husky will serve no additional time in Overton reportedly told detectives he took the jail, according to an email from Dan Donohoe, spokeswoman to the “track” (a term used for high areas of prosman for the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. titution) because he knew he was going to get some money. Overton received credit for 14 days served, nine days were He also told them he knew what he did was wrong and converted to community service and he received seven days stated he screwed up. of good time credit during his stay in the county jail. When asked why he still did it if he knew it was wrong, Kent Police began their investigation of Overton in Overton replied to detectives, “I’m not gonna turn down May when undercover officers contacted an 18-year-old money from a girl.” woman for prostitution activity on Pacific Highway South, a Overton ranks third all-time in UW history with 177 well-known area for prostitution in Kent. That woman told steals and fifth all-time with 390 assists. Overton led Frankpolice that Overton had arranged for her to work the streets lin High School of Seattle to a state basketball title in 2006.

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PUBLIC NOTICES Alsco Inc., 505 East South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84102, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit. The proposed project, Alsco Building, is located at 6906 S. 204th in Kent in King County. This project involves 5.6 acres of soil disturbance for the construction of an industrial laundry facility and other associated construction activities. Stormwater will be discharged to an existing detention/wet pond prior to being released to Mill Creek. Any persons desiring to present their views to the Washington State Department of Ecology regarding this application, or interested in Ecology’s action on this application, may notify Ecology no later than 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice. Ecology reviews public comments and considers whether discharges from this project would cause a measurable change in receiving water quality, and, if so, whether the project is necessary and in the overriding public interest according to Tier II antidegradation requirements under WAC 173201A-320. Comments can be submitted to: Department of Ecology Attn: Water Quality Program, Construction Stormwater P.O. Box 47696 Olympia WA 98504-7696 Published in Kent Reporter on March 2, 2012 and March 9, 2012. #588792. VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER District Healthcare System NOTICE OF BOARD COMMITTEE SCHEDULES Notice is hereby given that the Valley Medical Center Board of Trustees Executive Committee will be held on the second Tuesday of every month from 11:00-12:00 p.m. in the Board Room of Valley Medical Center. Notice is hereby given that the Valley Medical Center Board of Trustees Joint Conference Committee will be held on the second Tuesday of every month from 12:00-1:30 p.m. in the Board Room of Valley Medical Center. This meeting is excluded from the Open Public Meeting Act pursuant to RCW 42.70.510 and RCW 43.41.200. BOARD OF TRUSTEES (District Healthcare System) By: Sandra Sward Executive Assistant to the Board of Trustees

Published in Kent, Renton, and Covington/Maple Valley/Black Diamond Reporters on March 2, 2012 and March 9, 2012. #589729. Kent School District, 12033 SE 256th Street, Kent, WA 98030, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit. The proposed project, Kentridge High School Parking Improvements is located at 12430 SE 208th Street in Kent, in King County. This project involves 1.23 acres of soil disturbance for commercial construction activities. Construction activities include demolition of the existing parking lot, grading, paving, drainage, landscaping, and striping a new parking lot with associated utilities, and wetland restoration. Stormwater will be discharged to Big Soos Creek. Prior to discharge, stormwater will be conveyed to a raingarden for treatment. Runoff will enter the existing wetland and ultimately discharges to Big Soos Creek. Any persons desiring to present their views to the Washington State Department of Ecology regarding this application, or interested in Ecology’s action on this application, may notify Ecology in writing no later than 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice. Ecology reviews public comments and considers whether discharges from this project would cause a measurable change in receiving water quality, and, if so, whether the project is necessary and in the overriding public interest according to Tier II antidegradation requirements under WAC 173201A-320. Comments can be submitted to: Department of Ecology Attn: Water Quality Program, Construction Stormwater P.O. Box 47696, Olympia, WA 98504-7696 Published in the Kent Reporter on March 9, 2012. #592509. CITY OF KENT PUBLIC NOTICE SEPA THRESHOLD DETERMINATION Pursuant to KCC 11.03, Environmental Policy, the City of Kent has issued a threshold determination for the following: Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) for: BOEING LEVEE IMPROVEMENTS ENV-2011-17 / RPSA-2113481 The applicant proposes to con-

struct an earthen berm and floodwall levee for flood protection at the City’s Three Friends Fishing Hole Park, adjacent to the Green River. The levee top will be about 5.5 feet above the 100 year floodplain elevation of the river and will act as a secondary levee to the existing uncertified levee on the river’s right (east) bank. The berm portion of the levee will be located under the existing parking lot, which will be reconstructed and raised up to six feet above its current elevation. The wall portion of the levee will be about 600 feet long and up to 7 feet tall, located along the eastern boundary of the park. The project is part of a larger effort to have the entire levee system within the city limits accredited by FEMA. Accreditation of this levee will remove areas behind the levee from FEMA flood maps which will reduce development restrictions and FEMA flood insurance requirements in the Kent Valley. Landscape screening plants along the eastern boundary of the site and seven trees on the interior of the site will be removed, as will portions of the grass area adjacent to the parking lot. However, as this project is approximately 130 feet away from the top of bank, existing vegetation and riparian habitat along the river bank will not be disturbed. Three Friends Fishing Hole Park is located at 19970 Russell Road, just south of S 200th Street. The site is identified by King County parcel number 6600210360. The project area is zoned M1, Industrial Park. Comments are due for the above project by 4:30 p.m., March 23, 2012, to City of Kent Planning Services. For more information, contact Kent Planning Services at 220 Fourth Avenue S., Kent, WA 98032, Telephone: (253) 856-5454. Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City for more information. For TDD relay service, call 1-800-833-6388 or the City of Kent at (253) 856-5725. Charlene Anderson, Responsible Official Dated: March 9, 2012 Published in the Kent Reporter on March 9, 2012. #594041. CITY OF KENT PUBLIC NOTICE SEPA THRESHOLD DETERMINATION Pursuant to KCC 11.03, Environmental Policy, the City of Kent has issued a mitigated threshold determination for the

following: Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance (MDNS) for: SR 516 TO S 231ST WAY LEVEE IMPROVEMENTS #ENV-2012-1/#RPSA-2113588 The City of Kent Public Works Department proposes to construct an earthen berm levee for flood protection in several segments along the right (east) bank of the Green River between State Route 516 and South 231st Way. The existing levee will remain. The top of the new, secondary levee will be 20 feet wide and will be between 1.5 and 3.5 feet higher than the existing levee, depending on location. The intersection of James Street and Russell Road will be shifted approximately 18 feet to the east to accommodate the new levee berm. Near SR 516, the existing roadway of 62nd Avenue South will be raised to act as the new levee berm. Relocation of utilities will be necessary near the project area to accommodate the new levee and shifted roadway. This project is part of a larger effort to have the entire levee system within the city limits accredited by FEMA. Accreditation of this levee will remove areas behind the levee from FEMA flood maps which will reduce development restrictions and FEMA flood insurance requirements in the Kent Valley. Associated work includes removal and relocation of existing utilities within the new levee footprint, as well as removal of all trees and vegetation within the same footprint. Disturbed areas will be hydroseeded and offsite tree mitigation will occur upstream on the Green River at South 261st Street and 80th Avenue South. Construction of the first phase, relocation of the Russell Road/James Street intersection is anticipated to occur in the summer of 2012. Subsequent phases will be completed by December 2015. The project area is located on the right (east) bank of the Green River between SR 516 and South 231st Way; identified as King County parcel numbers 2322049018, 2322049027, 2322049086, 0006200016, 2322049011, 2322049010, 1085670000, 1085680000, 7212220000, and 5148970000. The project area spans several zoning districts, including MR-M (Medium Density Multifamily Residential), SR-1 (Residential Agricultural), GC (General Commercial), and MR-G (Low Density Multifamily Residential). Comments are due for the above

project by 4:30 p.m., March 23, 2012, to City of Kent Planning Services. For more information, contact Kent Planning Services at 220 Fourth Avenue S., Kent, WA 98032, Telephone: (253) 856 -5454. Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City for more information. For TDD relay service, call 1-800-833-6388 or the City of Kent at (253) 856-5725. Charlene Anderson, Responsible Official Dated: March 9, 2012 Published in the Kent Reporter on March 9, 2012. #594046. CITY OF KENT NOTICE OF ORDINANCES PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL The following is a summary of ordinances adopted by the Kent City Council on March 6, 2012: ORDINANCE NO. 4031 AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, adding a new Chapter 3.04 to the Kent City Code, entitled “Biennial Budget”, establishing a biennial budget beginning January 1, 2013 and providing for a midbiennial budget review and modification, in accordance with Chapter 35A.34 RCW. Effective Date: March 14, 2012 Each ordinance will take effect 30 days from the date of passage, unless subjected to referendum or vetoed by the Mayor, or unless otherwise noted. A copy of the complete text of any ordinance will be mailed upon request to the City Clerk. Brenda Jacober, CMC, City Clerk Published in the Kent Reporter on March 9, 2012. #594729. In re: The Christian Brothers’ Institute and The Christian Brothers of Ireland, Inc. Case No. 11-22820 (RDD) (Jointly Administered) BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK On April 28, 2011, The Christian Brothers’ Institute and The Christian Brothers of Ireland, Inc. (collectively, the “Debtors”) filed for protection under Chapter 11 of Title 11 of the United States Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”).You may know the Debtors by the names listed below. YOU MAY HAVE A SEXUAL ABUSE CLAIM AGAINST: • THE CHRISTIAN BROTHERS’ INSTITUTE • THE CHRISTIAN BROTHERS OF

IRELAND, INC. THE CONGREGATION OF CHRISTIAN BROTHERS • NORTH AMERICAN PROVINCE OF THE CONGREGATION OF CHRISTIAN BROTHERS • EDMUND RICE CHRISTIAN BROTHERS NORTH AMERICAN PROVINCE • EASTERN PROVINCE OF THE CONGREGATION OF CHRISTIAN BROTHERS • WESTERN PROVINCE OF THE CONGREGATION OF CHRISTIAN BROTHERS • THE CHRISTIAN BROTHERS OF IRELAND IN CANADA IF YOU WERE SEXUALLY ABUSED BY ANY BROTHER OF THE DEBTORS OR ANY OTHER PERSON CONNECTED WITH THE DEBTORS AND WISH TO FILE A CLAIM AGAINST THE DEBTORS, YOU MUST FILE A CLAIM BY AUGUST 1, 2012 AT 4:00 P.M. (PREVAILING EASTERN TIME). For more information, including (i) a complete list of all Brothers affiliated with the Debtors; (ii) a listing of schools and/or other institutions at which the Debtors’ Brothers taught, performed ministry, or were otherwise affiliated with; or (iii) on how to obtain and file a proof of claim form and associated documents, please (a) visit the Claims Agent’s designated website at www.omnimgt.com/TheChristianBrothers; (b) call the Claims Agent at 1-800-873-4094; (c) write to the Claims Agent at Omni Management Group, 16161 Ventura Boulevard, Suite C, PMB608, Encino, California 91436; or (d) call the Official Committee Of Unsecured Creditors appointed in these cases at 1-888-667-4266. Published in the Kent Reporter on March 9, 2012. #594670.

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Kentwood junior Cassidy Meyers wrestles from the top position in the 118-pound title match against Burlington-Edison’s Taylor Graham. Meyers won the match 4-1 and left Mat Classic XXIV with a state crown after finishing sixth and fourth the past two years. steve Bargelt, For the Reporter

FOLLOWING IN HER SISTER’S FOOTSTEPS Kentwood senior Cassidy Meyers finds inspiration en route to state title BY KRIS HILL khill@covingtonreporter.com

entwood junior Cassidy Meyers was inspired at Mat Classic XXIV. Inspired by her older sister, Jolene, who won a state wrestling title four years ago and is currently serving in the United States Marine Corps. “She really looks up to her older sister,” said her

father, Steve Meyers, who is also her coach at Kentwood. And she was inspired by Shelby Lee, her best friend and wrestling sparring partner who attended Kentridge, who was killed in a car wreck on Dec. 28, 2010. “She is one of the reasons I wanted to go out there and kick butt,” Cassidy said. With that inspiration in the back of her mind, Cassidy had a goal: make it

through the semi-finals. “To get past that semifinal was a big relief,” she said. Then Cassidy went one step further Feb. 18 and won the whole thing. Cassidy, who is the fourth of six children with three older sisters and two younger brothers, began wrestling when she was 6 years old. “My brothers were wrestling,” she said. “I thought it was really cool. I told my dad I wanted to join in. We always did things together.” As a freshman she

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finished sixth in the girls tournament at the state championships at the Tacoma Dome. A year ago she finished fourth. “This year I didn’t really feel like it was state,” Cassidy said. “I kind of had a short season.” Cassidy finished the season with a 26-3 record. Typically she wrestles closer to 40 matches so her mindset was a bit different coming into the state championship tournament. And she had different results than in years past.

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This year at the end of Mat Classic, the official held up her hand when the 118 pound final was over, signifying she was the winner and a state champion just like her sister. “I look up to her in so many ways,” Cassidy said of Jolene, who is four years older. “She doesn’t believe it, but, she’s a big inspiration.” Cassidy may not even have wrestled in high school were it not for Jolene, her father Steve, said. [ more FOOTSTEPS page 15 ]

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www.kentreporter.com [ FOOTSTEPS from page 14 ] “Coming into high school, she wasn’t sure if she wanted to wrestle,” Steve said. “Then Jolene won.” Going into the final against Taylor Graham of Burlington Edison, Cassidy said, she didn’t know much about her opponent other than she had a few moves coupled with significant upper body strength. “All I knew was that it was a new day, a new match and if I wanted it, I had to go after it,” she said. “She was hard to turn. Most of the match It was me trying to turn her and not succeeding due to her upper body strength.” Cassidy was able to get a 4-1 lead pretty quickly though the escape point she gave up was on a mistake early on when she tried a move she hadn’t executed in a match before. Despite Graham’s strength, Cassidy was able to hold off her opponent as she worked from the bottom position in the third period, so she could hold onto her lead and the state crown. That she won a state title, however, didn’t sink in right away. “It actually didn’t hit me until the next morning,” she said. “Because it didn’t feel like state, it felt like another match. I woke up the next morning and went, ‘I’m a state champion. I did it.’” Not a surprise, though, given that Cassidy probably had other things on her mind. She plays premier level soccer and is also a member of the Kentwood girls soccer team. Soccer is something all of the Meyers kids have done. Cassidy’s mom played in college. “I’ve been playing soccer all my life,” she said. “I’m pretty sure my mom put a soccer ball at my feet as soon as I started walking. I know I’m going to have a soccer ball at my feet because it’s in my blood.” She is a member of the Kent Crusaders Rugby team, a more recent passion than wrestling or soccer, but one she has taken to quite quickly. “It sucked me in deep,” Cassidy said.

“I really fell for it. It was the intensity of soccer but you could hit people and play with your hands. If you’re an athlete you can be turned into a rugby player. And the form is exactly the same as a double leg take down.” In fact, Cassidy has got a date with the United States Women’s U-20 National team tryouts this weekend in Atlanta. Rugby has also given her a sense of having a second family. “I hope I can take rugby as far as I can,” she said. On top of that, she is an excellent student, maintaining a 3.75 grade point average. “She’s a good kid,” Steve said. “She’s very athletic. She’s got good grades. She does what she’s asked. She’s doing good things with her life right now.”

Taking the steps During the course of this wrestling season, both Steve and Cassidy agree she matured in all the ways she needed to, which set her up to succeed at Mat Classic. “For the most part, she is pretty focused,” Steve said. “I’d like to see her intensity at workouts be better. It’s been up and down the past four years. She’s grown a lot in the past two years.” As far as her technique on the mat, Steve said, Cassidy is rock solid. A conversation during the first tournament of the season, which is where she got most of her matches, Steve said he had a conversation with his youngest daughter. It was important, he told her, to focus and listen to her coaches so they could help her stay calm during a match as well as to look to them for guidance. It must have worked as Cassidy went on to have a strong season and went into Mat Classic the top ranked girl in her weight class in the state, according to Washington Wrestling Report. Now that she knows how to win a state title, Cassidy would like to go

one step further than her older sister, Jolene, and win a second one. Steve said Cassidy will have a target on her back heading into next season. “Next year what I would like to see from her is come out and finish (high school wrestling) strong,” he said. “It’s easier to reach the top than to stay on top. One of the things we’ve talked about is everything you want, you’ve got to earn it. Win or lose, I’ll be happy if she gives 100 percent.” Cassidy, who her dad described as quiet, is laid back when she’s off the mat but is focused and serious on it during a match. And there’s no doubt she will continue to be inspired by Jolene and Shelby Lee. “It’s my goal to take state (again),” Cassidy said. “I just have to take it to the next level practicing and try to stay healthy.” Jolene, who is stationed in the Philippines, heard the news about her younger sisters’ triumph through other family members. “I know that she’s proud that I’m following in her footsteps and holding up her honor,” Cassidy said. “She let me know how proud of me she is no matter what beforehand.” And Cassidy doesn’t see herself as in her sister’s shadow. “I see it as a challenge,” Cassidy said. “I strive to be as strong and as mentally prepared as my sister.” Someday, long after she’s done wrestling, playing soccer and rugby, Cassidy plans to be an entrepreneur. “I want to hopefully go to Arizona State and major in business management,” she said. “Then go to culinary school for pastry then open my own bakery. Baking is my release.” Whatever Cassidy does in the future she has plenty of inspiration to draw on.

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ADVERTISING SALES CONSULTANT Sound Publishing, Inc. has an immediate opening for an Adver tising Sales Consultant at the Maple Valley/Covington Reporter. This position will be based out of our Maple Valley office. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, both written and oral, and excel in dealing with internal as well as external contacts on a day-to-day b a s i s. C a n d i d a t e w i l l need to have an exceptional sales background and print media experience is a definite asset. Must be computer-proficient at Word, Excel, and utilizing the Internet. Position requires use of personal cell phone and vehicle, possession of valid WA State Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License and proof of active vehicle insurance. Compensation includes a base plus commission and a competitive group benefits program. EOE Sound Publishing, Inc. is Washingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest private, independent newspa per com pany. Ou r broad household distribution blankets the entire Greater Puget Sound region, extending northward from Seattle to Canada, south to Salem, Oregon, and westwa r d t o t h e Pa c i f i c Ocean. If you thrive on calling on new, active or inactive accounts both in person and over the phone; if you have the ability to think outside the box, a r e c u s t o m e r - d r i ve n , success-oriented, selfmotivated, well organized and would like to be part of a highly energized, competitive and professional sales team, we want to hear from you! No calls or personal visits please. Please email your cover letter and resume to: hreast@soundpublishing.com or mail to: Sound Publishing, Inc., 19426 68th Avenue S. Kent, WA 98032, ATTN: HR/CMV

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Sales Consultants Sound Publishing, Inc. is looking for dynamic salespeople in the South King County area. Sound Publishing, Inc. is Washingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest private, independent newspaper co. Our broad household distribution blankets the entire Greater Puget Sound region, extending northward from Seattle to Canada, south to Salem, Oregon, and westward to the Pacific Ocean.Ideal candidates: Must possess excellent relationship/consultative selling skills & strong presentation skills. Must be creative, detailoriented, self-motivated, goal-driven, and demonstrate initiative and persuasion. Must possess budgeting and account analysis abilities as well as basic math skills. Must possess strong customer service, organizational, and time-management skills. Must possess excellent phone, data entry, verbal and written communication skills. Must be computer-proficient at Word, Excel, and utilizing the Internet. Must be team-oriented. Must have High School Diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred. Must possess at least one year of media sales experience or 2+ years of retail/service-oriented sales experience. Prior print media experience is a definite asset. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to join a professional, highly energized and competitive sales team, we want to hear from you! Position requires use of personal vehicle, possession of valid WA State Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License and proof of active vehicle insurance. Sound Publishing is an Equal Oppor tunity Employer and offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance, 401K, paid vacation, holidays and a great work environment. Compensation includes a base plus commission. EOE No calls or personal visits please. Please email your cover letter and resume to: hreast@soundpublishing.com

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at the Federal Way Mirror. The primar y duty of a Circulation Manager (CM) is to manage a geographic district. The CM will be accountable for the assigned newspaper as follows: Recruiting, contracting and training independent contractors to meet delivery deadlines, insuring delivery standards are being met and quality customer service. Position requires the ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner; to occasionally lift and/or transport bundles weighing up to 25 pounds from ground level to a height o f 3 fe e t ; t o d e l i v e r newspaper routes, including ability to negotiate stairs and to deliver an average of 75 newspapers per hour for up to 8 consecutive hours; to communicate with carriers and the public by telephone and in person; to operate a personal computer. Must possess reliable, insured, motor vehicle and a valid Washington State driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. Sound Publishing is an Equal Oppor tunity Employer and offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance, 4 0 1 K , p a i d va c a t i o n , h o l i d ay s a n d a gr e a t work environment. If interested in joining our team, please email resume and cover letter to: hreast@soundpublishing.com

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