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Third Avenue maple trees to be replaced The City of Renton will replace 24 red maple street trees along South Third Street between Rainier Avenue South and Burnett Avenue South beginning in early September. The 40-year-old trees have damaged sidewalks and curbs, and new sidewalks and curbs will be installed. Twenty-three “Steeple” trees, a variety of sugar maple, will replace them, planted in larger sidewalk cut-outs to prevent damage to sidewalks and curbs. The trees grow to a medium size when mature. The city will plant them to avoid conflicts with business signs, parking stalls, street lights and overhanging store canopies, according to the city. In addition, 10 street trees will be planted along side streets to replace “Crimson Sentry” Norway maples that have recently died from a leaf disease. One tree will also be planted at the Piazza Park in downtown Renton. Additional plantings include six trees on Shattuck Avenue South, two trees on Whitworth Avenue South and two trees on Morris Avenue South. Sixty-seven street trees were planted in the North Renton neighborhood in April for Arbor Day. That project along with the Third Street project will contribute to reaching a 40 percent canopy cover for the greater downtown area.
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Two police sergeants disciplined. BY DEAN A. RADFORD dradford@rentonreporter.com
The City of Renton will replace 23 red maple trees on South Third Street, which have damaged sidewalks and curbs between Rainier Avenue South and Burnett Avenue. The downtown area has the least tree canopy of the city’s nine planning areas. dean a. radford, Renton Reporter
Tim Troxel, who was Renton’s deputy police chief until being placed on paid administrative leave in May, will retire effective Friday. Troxel was placed on leave after what are described as unprofessional email exchanges “These emails came to light through a public disopenly disparage closure request and it was learned he other members of attempted to conduct a surveillance the department and of a Police Department employee. in some cases could Renton Police Chief Kevin be viewed as racist Milosevich’s initial recommendaor biased towards tion, spelled out in a memo to some individuals.” Troxel on June 15, was to fire Troxel. Milosevich wrote that Troxel’s conThe complaint duct violated city and department policies regarding unbecoming conduct, unsatisfactory performance and the use of emails. The emails were exchanged between Troxel and Renton Police Sgt. Todd Frazier who also was disciplined for his role in the email exchange with Troxel and another sergeant. The other sergeant’s name was redacted (obscured) in [ more emails page 7 ]
Demystifying graduation rates By TRACEY COMPTON tcompton@rentonreporter.com
The diploma is the prize for high school students.
A school district’s graduation rate is often used as the tell-tale sign the district is or is not making progress in educating students.
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In the Renton School District a lot of numbers are cited as the graduation rate, without much explanation as to their significance. The graduation rate most often cited by district officials is 94 percent for the 2010-2011 school year. This, however, is
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Renton, Burien Christian Science churches to merge By DEAN A. RADFORD dradford@rentonreporter.com
First Church of Christ, Scientist, Renton, part of the Renton community for more than 80 years, has merged with its counterpart in Burien. The church opened as a Christian Science society in 1929, meeting at a residence at 220 Whitworth Ave. S. Over the years, the house was transformed into a church building that is now a Renton landmark. The building has been sold and in September, it will be-
come the new home for the Church of Renton, which now meets at Renton High School. “Our church has a long history in Renton,” said Marsha Rockabrand, president of the church board. “We’ve loved being part of the community and hope that we’ve served it well. We’re talking with our church family in Burien about where to locate our merged church — so we expect to still be an easy drive on Sunday morning and Wednesday evening.” Until the new church is
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Beloved band director Ernst Hibbard is retiring from Hazen High School after 17 years due to illness; he is pictured here in his school days. His retirement party was Thursday at the Renton Pavilion Event Center. submitted
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Community celebrates inspirational educator By TRACEY COMPTON tcompton@rentonreporter.com
A beloved and celebrated teacher is retiring from Hazen High School after 17 years there as a music teacher. A retirement party for Ernst Hibbard was to be held Thursday at the Renton Pavilion Event Center downtown. The band director announced earlier this year that he had been diagnosed with ALS, or more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Friends, family and former students gatheredThursday to pay tribute to the man who has touched so many lives. “Of the leaders I’ve experienced in my life, Mr. Hibbard is of a rare
breed,” said Buddy Waddington, a former student. “Although being a music teacher literally puts you in the middle of a classroom with a wand to direct and control students, he never directed us through a piece of music; he empowered us to produce it.” Several former students, teachers, parents and Hibbard’s family and friends organized the get together that was to feature a slideshow, remembrances, performances from former students and food. Hibbard has been a teacher in the Renton School District for 20 years, with three years spent at Renton High School before going to Hazen. When he was 15, he started
Outstanding Music Educator for the region by the Washington Music Educator’s Association. The start of the school year is always an exciting time for him, when the ninth graders come in not knowing what is going to happen, needing to be reassured and older students with a sense of anticipation. “But my favorite time of the year was probably toward March when we would go to contests,” Hibbard said. “We were done playing at sports events for the year and the bands would really pull together to make sure everything was as good as they could make it.” Hibbard has enjoyed playing recently at jazz clubs in Seattle, like Tula’s in downtown.
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Renton men arrested in big drug bust According to the criminal complaints and indictment, members of the ring would frequently travel to Northern California to pick up 2,000 to 5,000 percocet (oxycodone) pills per trip. The ring, led by Herman J. Roche, 43, of Kent, would then sell the pills throughout the Puget Sound region. The investigation into the organized criminal group involved confidential informants as well as court authorized wiretaps of three phones belonging to Roche, according to the press release. Agents in California arrested defendants who were the source of supply for the drugs. “Drugs tear at the inner fabric of our community in countless ways,” said FBI Special Agent-in-Charge Laura M. Laughlin. “They bring violence to our streets. They waste young lives and wreak havoc on families. They drain the resources of our health care systems. This joint investigation with the Seattle Police Department focused not only on taking harmful drugs off the streets, but on dismantling the organization behind them. The FBI is committed to preventing criminal enterprises from continuing to damage our community.” In addition to Roche, those indicted for conspiracy to distribute controlled substances include: ROBERT M. KEARNEY JR., 40, of Stockton, Calif. SHAUNTE M. ANTHONY, 34, of Oakland, Calif. RUCHELL GILBERT, 38, of Renton
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Two Renton men were among 24 individuals arrested Tuesday during a massive operation by local and federal agencies in the Puget Sound region and northern California to break up a narcotics trafficking ring. Officers from the Renton Police Department were among the more than 100 law enforcements agents participating in the operation, which also included officers from Auburn, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent and Tukwila. The arrests were made in what U.S. Attorney Jenny A. Durkan described in a press release as a significant narcotics trafficking ring led by a 43-year-old Kent man. Eighteen of the defendants have been indicted by the grand jury for distributing thousands of oxycodone pills in the Seattle area. An additional six defendants were arrested for their role in the drug distribution scheme. The arrests are the culmination of a two year investigation by the Seattle Safe Streets Task Force, operated by the FBI and Seattle Police Department. The defendants were to make their initial appearance in U.S. District Court in Seattle at 2:30 Tuesday. “Prescription drug abuse is a growing threat in our community, with terrible consequences,” said Durkan in the press release. “This drug ring was feeding addiction with thousands of pills trafficked from California. They lined their pockets by destroying the lives and families of so many in our community.”
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Sisterly fight full of hair pulling, tasing The following information was compiled based on City of Renton police reports.
home. A short time later, one of the friends returned This week’s… to pick up a forgotten Xbox remote. The resident took issue with how quickly his friend entered the residence and brushed past him. Words rapidly led to blows and the two started to wrestle in the apartment breezeway. After the fight ended, the resident headed back inside and shortly after heard a loud crash. He noticed his bedroom window was broken and then called the police. Since no one had seen the accused man actually break the window, police determined there was not enough evidence to make an arrest. CRIME
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Two Burien women fought and one was arrested for assault Aug. 26. Police arrived at the Burnett Restaurant and Lounge to see two females fighting just outside the door. The two would not respond to police commands to stop fighting. The younger sister had such a tight grip on the older’s hair that officers worried the woman would lose a portion of her scalp if officers forcibly separated them, so they tased the woman after she ignored more warnings. She fell to the ground and released her hold on the older sister’s hair. At this point, the older sister then grabbed handfuls of the younger sister’s hair and the younger sister started to swing punches at the officers trying to detain the duo. During this time, the crowd around the police began to grow hostile. After more warnings, the officers tased the older sister. Once the two were separated, police quickly got the women out of the area as the crowd was turning chaotic and trying to get the women out of the police cars. The older sister later told police why she was fighting. “I was trying to control my sister, she gets crazy when she is drunk.” The younger sister was arrested for domestic violence assault.
Fight erupts over Xbox remote Two men fought and a window ended up broken Aug. 17. The trouble started when a group of friends was hanging out drinking in the 1100 block of Edmonds Avenue. The group started to get overly intoxicated and so they went
Teenagers beat and rob woman Two teenagers harassed, beat and robbed a woman in Heritage Park Aug. 14. The victim described the male and female suspects as about 15 years old. She was walking around Kiwanis Park when the two tried to start a fight with her and followed her. Becoming scared, the victim left and walked to Heritage Park. The two followed and continued to harass her. The female suspect grabbed the victim and threw her to the ground. She then got on top of the victim and held her down, punching her. The male grabbed the woman’s phone and stole it, then ran away back in the direction of Kiwanis Park. Police were unable to find the suspects.
Man shoves DVDs down pants A Renton man stole DVDs from Walmart Aug. 14.
Police arrived to find the 38-year-old man stealing DVDs. He was cutting open the cases with a knife and shoving the DVDs down his pants. Police contacted the man as he was standing in front of a DVD case, looking at the selection. In all, the man damaged 20 DVDs. His method of opening the discs caused them to become scratched. Police cited the man for malicious mischief.
Car broken into, antiques gone A woman’s car was broken into Aug. 13 outside of a Holiday Inn. The woman parked her car at night and returned in the morning to find the right rear window shattered. She said almost all of the items she had purchased at an antique show in Seattle the previous day were gone. The victim stated she didn’t have time to make a list of what was taken.
Bully punches man in nose at gym A Renton man assaulted another man while at the gym. The 52-year-old was bullying another man at the LA Fitness at the The Landing. A 19-year-old stepped in and told the bullying victim not to worry about it. The bully then started verbally assaulting the younger man. The younger man put his headphones on and walked away. About 10 minutes later, the bully approached the younger man, ripped off his headphones and started yelling at him. The bully pushed the younger man up against the wall and punched him in the nose. At that point the younger man tackled the bully and controlled him on the ground. Then he walked away. The bully is known around the gym as being aggressive and rude toward other people while they are working out. ce are investigating the man for felony assault.
Tukwila man pleads not guilty in shooting death of his cousin on West Hill By DEAN A. RADFORD dradford@rentonreporter.com
An 18-year-old Tukwila man pleaded not guilty Monday to first-degree manslaughter Monday in
the shooting death of his cousin on West Hill Aug. 1. Kedric Tray Carter, 18, was arraigned at the King County Courthouse in Seattle on charges of first-
degree manslaughter and first-degree illegal possession of a firearm. Carter’s cousin, Gerard Rogers, 19, was hit by a single bullet from a gun
Carter was handling, according to prosecutors. Carter remains in the King County jail in Seattle on $750,000 bail. His next court date is a case setting
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Remembering Barbara Mitchell Barbara Mitchell had a long title at Valley Medical Center: senior vice president for Human Resources and Marketing. But it was really the short words that spoke to her as a person and colleague: Mom, grandma, friend, fair, gracious, tenacious. All those words were used Wednesday to describe Mitchell at a celebration of her life at the medical center’s Healing Garden. Mitchell died earlier this month. That bright color was an important Barbara Mitchell part of her life was much in evidence, with colorful scarves worn by the hundreds in attendance and the bright balloons sent aloft by them carrying messages to her. Mitchell left her own mark behind and in doing so helped improve the medical care available to everyone served by Valley Medical. Her words and vision helped shape Valley’s message of caring and care. In the larger community, her advice and wisdom were sought after. That is how Barbara Mitchell will be remembered.
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A library test of wills We need $10 million, according to the city’s best estimate, to bring the Cedar River Library to KCLS standards; maybe less if we economize. We are making progress, but we are not done — because the city administration is out of touch with and obstructing the will of the people. The city team that will meet with KCLS and the architects to discuss plans for the library includes two board members from the city’s Library Advisory Board (LAB), board members who are all closely associated with Mayor Law and his campaign to decommission the Cedar River building. In the last council meeting, when council moved to give one vacant seat on the LAB to a Cedar River supporter, the mayor refused, and the LBZP majority voted 4/3 to exclude all the volunteers from any participation in what happens next, those volunteers who worked thousands of hours on Proposition 1 will get no voice! This is a call to action. We need council to discuss and have an up-or-down vote on a resolution to create a “BOARD FOR ENSURING A MAJORITY PUBLIC VOICE IN CITY/KCLS MANAGEMENT OF THE LIBRARY RENOVATION PROJECT,” consisting of five members, with two alternates, each appointed by the council to a two-year term and to be extended at the pleasure of the council, where at least four members and the two alternates are to be appointed from credentialed nominees put forth by the outgoing officers of the Citizens for the Cedar River Library, the grassroots organization most responsible for putting together the 76 percent majority in Proposition 1 voting that challenged three years of autcratic rule by the Kings, the Princes, and the Dictators in City Hall. This is a call for all citizens — come to witness the council meeting next month (Monday, Sept. 10 7 p.m.), where there will be a test of wills between the People and the city administration to determine who has the biggest bona fides to negotiate for the city in discussions with KCLS concerning the future of the Cedar River Library. Be there!
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Grandkids our second chance to enjoy the joy of childhood We don’t always get a second chance in life. This is especially true when it comes to raising our children. Often parents look back and wish they had done things differently. Take me, for instance. I was what I would call a “caretaker” mom. You know the kind – the Type A personality caught up in the daily routine making sure everything was running smoothly, rather than overlooking disorder in order to have some fun. I contribute a lot of it to working fulltime and trying to fit the many household chores and responsibilities into the time remaining. It was tough for everyone to keep up with my demands, including me. Every weekend was filled with “must do’s” – cleaning, shopping, paperwork, yard work, laundry, etc. Vacation time resembled the weekends. “Maybe next week, or next month or next year” was the excuse I gave. Little did I realize that time would pass so quickly and my time with my children was like sand flowing through open fingers. But sometimes we do get a second chance – if we become a grandparent. As a grandmother, relieved of the daily responsibilities for a child’s upbringing, I came to realize: • that dirt is not a sign of carelessness but of playfulness; • that imagination is more stimulating than knowledge; • that I can say, “Yes, we can do that,” instead of “No, not now – we don’t have time”; • that doing a grandchild’s laundry is not a chore but a nostalgictrip; • that aches and pains are due to throwing a ball and running, not cleaning and yard work; • that raising dough relates to cookies and not an increase in income, and • that bringing up children is not a chore or a Tish Gregory
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duty but a privilege and a joy. In 1978, then-President Jimmy Carter signed a proclamation establishing the first Sunday after Labor Day as “Grandparents Day.” The proclamation states in part “to give grandparents an opportunity to show love for their children’s children and to help children become aware of the strength, information and guidance older people can offer.” The special bond between a grandparent and grandchild is a win-win situation. Grandparents can bend the rules because now we know which ones are important and which ones can be ignored. We can teach our grandchildren something without them even knowing they learned anything. We have time to listen and keep their secrets. We keep them in touch with the past, while they take our hand and lead us into the future. They learn respect and accept our authority because we’re “so old,” and we learn to be more forgiving because they’re “so young.” We keep in shape trying to keep up with them and they learn to relax while we read them a book. Blessed is a child who has a grandparent. I remember my own “Nanna.” Although she lived far away and her visits were infrequent, I looked forward with anticipation to seeing her and was heartbroken when she left. Her quiet demeanor was a welcome change from our normal everyday busy household. And I can’t eat a s’more without a smile remembering that it was she who taught me how to make them. I believe the universe not only sent grandchildren here to entertain us, but to forgive and thank us for our early efforts in raising our own children. Thank you Josh and Sarah for helping me not only explore a new world through your eyes, but a new me. When the “grandkids are in the house” a lot goes undone. And, that’s just fine with me.
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Deputy chief wrote to chief he meant no disrespect documents requested by the Renton Reporter that detail the outside investigation of the complaint. “These emails openly disparage other members of the department and in some cases could be viewed as racist or biased towards some individuals. Some of the information included in the emails describes a deliberate attempt to covertly watch over other department members,” the city complaint reads. The City of Renton and Troxel signed a separation agreement in July in which Troxel retired from the Police Department. Under the agreement Troxel received a letter of recommendation from Milosevich and the city will not challenge Troxel’s certification as a police officer. Rather than fire Troxel, Milosevich had decided to give Troxel a written reprimand after reading Troxel’s response to his June 15 memo. Troxel responded to Milosevich’s discipline memorandum on July 16. In his response Troxel wrote that the language he used in some of the emails was unprofessional, but he didn’t intend for anyone other than Frazier to read them. He wrote that he meant no disrespect and would make every effort “to make sure I do not make those same mistakes again.” “The twelve or He wrote that he started the so emails, and investigation of the department one pursuit of a employee because of his concern single, personnel she had been operating a “personal investigation, business from her desk at City Hall is small when for some time.” weighed against the “Finally, all told, these are relaconsiderable hours, tively minor transgressions that do time and caring not rise to the level of warranting I spend each day termination of my employment making the Renton with the city,” he wrote. “The twelve Police Department or so emails, and one pursuit of a contributing a single, personnel investigation, member to the is small when weighed against city and the the considerable hours, time and community.” Tim caring I spend each day making Troxel the Renton Police Department a contributing member to the city and the community.” Troxel has worked for the Renton Police Department since 1984. Right now, the Police Department has no deputy chiefs and Milosevich said he will work more closely with commanders himself. He doesn’t plan to name a new deputy chief in the near future. City spokeswoman Preeti Shridhar had said in May the investigation was unrelated to the personnel action taken against Troxel last summer involving a co-worker and was unrelated to the controversy over the Mr. Fuddlesticks videos about the Police Department, also from last year. The investigation by attorney Katherine F. Weber looked at emails starting in December 2008 through the present. She divides her summary report into three sections, one dealing with emails between Troxel and Frazier, one deal-
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ing with the “surveillance” of a department employee and the third detailing the email exchange between Frazier and the unnamed sergeant. In the summary of her investigation, Weber writes that Troxel’s emails to Frazier show evidence of a “’casualness’ between DC Troxel and Sgt. Frazier that could be construed as unprofessional and/or as ‘blurring the lines’ within the chain of command.” She offered some examples, including one in 2009 in which Troxel referred to Frazier as “Be-otch.” Other emails used profanity. Frazier calls Troxel “Chubbs.” In his defense, according to Weber’s report, Troxel “asserted that he and Sgt. Frazier are friends, that they are comfortable around each other, that their informal interactions have not confused the chain of command, and that he is able to separate his friendship with Sgt. Frazier from his official responsibilities as a superior officer.” Weber concluded that Frazier wasn’t offended by the content of Troxel’s emails and they didn’t constitute a hostile work environment. However, “ While I recognize the emails did violate the city’s email you thought you policy about appropriate communihad the best cation. interests of the Weber also investigated a plan department in by Troxel in April 2011 to install mind, the manner surveillance equipment to monitor in which you chose an employee’s work productivity. to proceed was not Troxel involved Frazier in the plan, proper.” Police Chief asking him to determine what type of equipment to use, Weber’s invesKevin Milosevich tigation showed. The plan was called “Operation Deep Throat.” Frazier met with a contact at the federal Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms agency at the department on April 13, 2011, to evaluate what type of equipment could be installed. In his letter of reprimand to Troxel, Milosevich wrote that, “You also admitted to devising a plan to investigate a subordinate of mine and proceeded without my prior knowledge. While I recognize you thought you had the best interests of the department in mind, the manner in which you chose to proceed was not proper.” The equipment was to be installed on April 19, 2011, but was delayed because of a pending marijuana bust, according to Weber’s report. Troxel suggested April 21, but all the ATF cameras were in use. April 25 was chosen, but it was canceled when Milosevich became aware of the plan only when contacted by Frazier to confirm the plan, according to Weber. Despite Troxel’s explanations, Weber concluded that Troxel did not notify Milosevich of the plan nor obtain his approval. The employee who was the object of Troxel’s investigation has retired. Weber also investigated an exchange of emails between Frazier and the unnamed sergeant which she describes as “jabs” and “jokes” and sometimes of a sexual nature. She wrote they weren’t the best use of department time. However, she wrote that the “most concerning exchange”
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...obituaries Gloria Jean (Bruce) Switzler
Gloria was born in Renton,Washington, on June 29, 1931, and spent all but a couple of years of her life in that town she loved so much. She passed away on August 22, 2012, at Issaquah Nursing and Rehabilitation following a brief illness. Gloria is survived by her beloved husband of 63 years, Charles; her daughter and son-in-law, Shelly and Gordon Ham; two granddaughters, Jennifer (Shane) Bowen and Nicole (Russel) Peterson; ten greatgrandchildren; her sister, Donna Gunderson; her brother, Harold Bruce; and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides her passion for her family, Gloria’s other passions through the years were golf, crossword puzzles and reading. She was the cornerstone of her family - the go-to person - and will be greatly missed. Family and close friends will have a private celebration of her life and she will be inurned in a private service at Tahoma National Cemetery. 668794
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Shirley Elsamay Eliason, 84, died August 24, 2012, with her family by her side in Kirkland, Washington. A memorial service will be held Thursday August 30, 2012 at 2:00 PM at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1024 Monroe Avenue, in Renton,Wash. Interment will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery with a reception at the church immediately after interment. She was born January 13, 1928 to Charles and Esther Woodbury in Valley City ND. Her grandfather Eli Algernon Weston was one of the founders of the town having donated half of the land for the city. Her father was a carpenter and he and her mother raised seven children in Valley City. Shirley graduated from the City College High School in Valley City. Shirley met and married James Clifford Eliason in 1946. They had three children, Sheila, Jeanette, and James Martin. They moved to Washington in 1952. Shirley worked as a grocery clerk, sold Avon, managed a market research office, and also managed the microfiche records office for an insurance company all while raising her three children. If you wanted something done well and thoroughly Shirley did it. Her energy and love enveloped everyone around her. She was an active member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, serving as Sunday School Secretary and President of the congregation. Shirley was active in Al-Anon and was Intergroup Secretary in the Northwest for many years. She continued to be available for love and support to all who knew her to the end of her days. Shirley’s grandchildren were her joy. She took the phrase “Grandmothers are allowed” to heart with her first grandchild and ran it for all it was worth to the end. Her grandchildren were the joy of her life and her reward for being the world’s best mother. Mrs. Eliason is survived by her brother Roy, her daughter Jeanette Zimmerman and son James Martin Eliason his wife Donna, their children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband James Eliason and daughter, Sheila Greytak. 669082
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Renton schools increase graduation rate, says superintendent [ Graduation from page 1] light of new federal regulations that standardize how graduation rates are reported nationwide. The Renton Reporter sat down with Renton School District Superintendent Mary Alice Heuschel to demystify the graduation rate. The Renton School District’s adjusted actual four-year graduation rate for school year 20102011 is really 78 percent. This is the result from the new calculation the federal government is requiring states to report. Regardless of the figures, Heuschel wants the public to know the district has made progress in graduating seniors. During the past five or six years, the district has consistently increased the number of seniors it graduates. Looking strictly at the on-time estimated graduation rates, the district went from a graduation rate of 75 percent school year 2005-2006 to 84 percent in 20102011. The on-time estimated graduation rate is the previous calculation all districts used. But, to Heuschel the on-time estimate doesn’t tell the whole story of what it takes seniors to graduate in the Renton School District. This is why she has been citing the estimated extended graduation rate of 94 percent for the 2010-2011 school year. The extended graduation rate, whether estimated or the adjusted actual rate, is a measure of the students who take longer than four years to graduate. “Of course, we want the ontime graduation rate (to be) the best,” said Heuschel. “But, we care about all the kids earning that diploma.” The superintendent said the extended graduation rate takes into account students with disabilities and English Language Learners,
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who enter high school not speaking the language and not really at their prescribed grade level proficiency or credit level. The extended rate also includes students who may have made some huge academic mistakes their ninth grade year. “So, we want the extended graduation rate, which Renton capitalizes on a lot, because we have kids who need the extra year,” said Heuschel. The Renton School District, like others across the nation, is now complying with a new federal regulation designed to standardize how graduation rates are reported. According to the U.S. Department of Education’s website, regulations to change the way graduation rates were reported
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were proposed in 2008. This new standard was established to bring a “more uniform and accurate measure of calculating high school graduation rate that is comparable across states; strengthen public school choice and supplemental educational services requirement and increase accountability and transparency,” the website reads. In 2008 the New York Times in an article described how some state estimates seemed really high. It also found that states acknowledged without a clear mandate they didn’t feel compelled to make those estimates accurate. Nathan Olson isn’t sure if this is the real reason why the federal government required the switch, but it does come to his mind. Olson is the communications
manager for the Washington state Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. “As far as which way is better, ‘adjusted actual’ is a better gauge because it points to real students and not estimates,” wrote Olson in an email. “I think part of the reason it has taken this long to get to this point is that only recently we’ve created data systems robust enough to handle all students.” Washington now has a student identification system, developed since 2005, that tracks students in the state no matter which school they attend, according to Olson. It’s called the State Student Identifier (SSID) and it is a sixdigit identification number that follows students around from kindergarten through 12th grade, no matter which state school they
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Walk into Cugini Florists & Fine Gifts and the first thing you’ll notice is the beautiful fragrance of the day’s fresh blooms. And, if you’re lucky, you’ll be noticed by the shop’s two greeter cats, Oliver Twist and the Artful Dodger. The next thing you’ll see is the dazzling variety of unique gifts in beautiful color-coordinated displays. You may forget that you’re actually in a flower shop. Explore a bit farther and you’ll find the source of the fragrance: buckets overflowing with a colorful variety of fresh flowers and a display cooler filled with dozens of beautiful bouquets ready for delivery and carry-out. This isn’t just any flower shop though. Cugini Florists & Fine Gifts has been designated as Washington’s only Teleflora Top 100 shop. That means the experts at Cugini’s have the know-how to help you get flowers delivered across town, across the country or around the world. They’ve had years of practice; Bill Gaw and Sharon Landes, the owners, have been here since 1984 when they bought the shop from Dario Cugini. The original business, started by Dario’s parents in Auburn, began in 1923. And the shop’s current location began in 1947 as Betz Flowers. Cugini’s has built their reputation by providing friendly, professional service and quality products to both public and commercial customers. Floral design styles and techniques have changed through the years and Cugini’s staff stays current so they can continue to provide fresh flowers, beautifully designed that last longer. Cugini’s selection of flowers includes all the “everyday” varieties and seasonal blooms sourced from the USA, South America and Canada and exotic flowers ship directly from Hawaii. Besides flowers they also offer balloons, Sweet Shop USA truffles, greeting cards, tropical and blooming plants, stuffed animals and a unique selection of gifts from around the world. Sending flowers can be an emotional occasion, whether joy, celebration, hope or sorrow, and the experts at Cugini’s will make sure that your message comes through loud and clear.
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I have been proud to be part of the Renton community for thirteen years. I graduated from Eastern Washington University in January of 1998 and started my career at the Renton Reporter in April of 1998. I am involved in the community as a chamber ambassador, downtown committee member and Carriage Crest PTSA committee leader. I have the privilege of working with many customers throughout the years by helping local businesses reach potential customers with our newspapers and online websites. With a circulation of more than 25,000 for the Renton Reporter and 19 additional publications throughout King County, the Sound Publishing media group can provide you with all your marketing needs.
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Dr. Evie Lawson received her doctorate degree from The New England College of Optometry in Boston Massachusetts. She specializes in patient education and family eye care. She does children’s eye exams, complete ocular health assessments and contact lenses. Dr. Lawson lives in Bellevue where she resides with her husband Todd, her son Cameron, daughter Emmalyn and two cats. She enjoys the outdoors immensely, water-skiing, snow-skiing, biking and camping are her favorite activities. Donna Jones, a Renton High School alumna, has worked in business all of her adult life. In 1983, while working in banking, she married her best friend and high school sweetheart, Bob Jones. Donna and Bob opened a window cleaning company in 1986, and the company still thrives today. In 2000 Donna was asked to apply her business skills to the Optometry field, and she has been successfully managing optometry offices ever since. The couple have three children, Brandon, Christian and Kaylie. Donna loves spending time with her family and working with Bob on the gardens of their East Renton home. The Jones family has deep ties to the Renton community-- Donna's and Bob's parents and grandparents have lived in this community since 1934. Dr. Lawson and Donna Jones are dedicated to bringing a fun environment filled with laughter and are making a commitment to their patients of quality products and exceptional service.
I worked for Italian restaurants since 1998 while I was pursuing a engineering degree in electronics. I had the pleasure to work along Salvatore Lembo, owner of Firenze restaurant in Bellevue, from whom I learned about wines and Italian food. Throughout the years we developed a very good friendship and we became as family, so we decided to take on the adventure of opening Vino Ristorante. I have been to Italy and tried their lovely cuisine and have learned Italian in the process, I have also traveled to South America and several other parts of Europe such as Spain and France. We specialize in northern Italian cuisine. Delicious homemade pastas such as gnochi, fettuccine and ravioli. But everyone loves our spaghetti Bolognese. Our veal piccata is to die for and we run specials every day such as pork chops, steaks and fresh seafood. The wine list is mainly Italian but we also carry several local wines. We also have a private room than can accommodate up to 40 people for special events. In addition we invite winemakers and we host 5 course wine dinners for those who like to know more about all the different types of wines from Italy and the rest of the world. Our dining room is very cozy and romantic to impress that special someone. The house was built in 1937 by George W. Custer and belonged to Dan McGovern, according to the Renton museum. We kept the original structure so, it looks like a house from the outside but the interior is very comfortable with hardwood floors and Tuscan style decor. It is a two story building and the upstairs is used to host private events. There is also a lovely patio on the front side of the house that is open summer time for those who enjoyed outdoor seating. 667503
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Anna Danieli, DDS has always had an appreciation and passion for dentistry, dating back to her childhood in Poland, where she watched her father create restorations in his lab. In 1998, Dr. Danieli graduated from University of Souther California, Dental School, having achieved dental licensure in both Washington State and Poland. This dedication to education and the field of dentistry shows in her work. Considered amongst her peers as a straight-shooter, she chooses to be frank, yet caring with her patients. No beating around the bush goes on here. If you have a question, she will answer it honestly. If she doesn’t know the answer, she will seek it out for you. In other words, she will do what it takes to ensure you are receiving the care you not only want and desire, but need. Dr. Danieli has surrounded herself with well-educated, caring professionals that are dedicated to providing excellent care. Whether you’re a young mother with toddlers, a grandfather, or a single professional, we have the team members to meet your needs.
Donna’s Haute Boutique is a new women’s clothing store located in the Renton Highlands. “Fashionable Clothing for Every Woman” is the motto for Donna’s Haute Boutique owned and operated by Donna Anderson. Sizes range from 0-5X, Junior, Missy and Plus sizes featured in a variety of dresses (casual, semi-formal and cocktail), jeans (PZI Jeans carrier) and other lines of jeans, blouses, sweaters, jackets, active wear, leggings, lingerie and jewelry. Donna’s Haute Boutique also is a carrier of Jonano a company that creates bambooecoKashmere clothing that is soft, luxurious and good for the planet. The GrandOpening is September 1, 2012 at noon. Donna’s Haute Boutique is a member of the Renton Chamber of Commerce. For more info check us out on Facebook Donna’s Haute Boutique, web: donnashauteboutique.com, twitter: hauteboutique1, email: donnashauteboutique@gmail.com or call 425-264-3970.
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Dr. Rod & Linda Handly and Debbie Hanson were born and raised in Renton graduating from RHS and now serve the community together. Handly Chiropractic Clinic has served the people of Renton since 1948. Debbie Hanson has been practicing massage therapy for 17 years and recently moved her practice to the Handly Clinic in West Renton. They believe they are the best team which has been confirmed in the past years by voters in the Renton Reporter. They both express their gratitude for the public confidence. Dr. Handly received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1973. Dr. Rod and Linda Handly have worked together for 39 years. Debbie Hanson worked at Boeing for 18 years before she received the calling to serve people through massage therapy. Debbie graduated Seattle Massage School in 1986 and went to work in Renton. Dr. Rod Handly and Debbie Hanson Accept Most Insurances; On the Job and Auto Injury Claims. Debbie offers a free 1/2 hour massage and Dr. Handly offers a free spinographic x-ray analysis as a way of introducing you to their services. Contact Debbie at 206-459-0141 and Dr. Rod Handly at 425-255-6202 for the details of these offers. Renton Locals Still the Best!
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4th Street Wine and Spirits was established in June, 2011 as a contract liquor store. In June of this year, we transitioned as many other stores to liquor privatization. We have a huge variety of spirits, including a section devoted to the Northwest Distillers. Come on in and see us, we specialize in great customer service and satisfaction-we have fun! We post the final "out the door" price on our spirits tags - no math required! Our "mini's" (airplane bottles) selection is unbeatable - so we're told.
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My name is Derek Simonsen. I am the owner of Renton’s premier service and repair dealer alternative - South Lake European Independent service and repair for BMW, Mini, MercedesBenz, Audi, VW and Land Rover vehicles. I started my business with the goal of providing a level of service offered no where else that I’ve seen in the 25 years I’ve been in this business. Our service is based on honesty, integrity and mutual trust. Our goal at South Lake European is to have our customer’s safe and educated on their vehicles current condition and to be made aware of up coming repair items needed. It is our duty and our obligation to let you know what service is due and to help you prioritize it. We’ve developed a legendary system offered nowhere else to help with all the complicated needs of the complex vehicles of today. I enjoy the interaction with our customers and spending the extra time getting to know them. Taking the time to ask what their expectations are when it comes to service and repair. After all...how can you meet or exceed one’s expectations if you don’t know what they are? We take the extra time with each and every one of our customers to do just that. All customers of South Lake European have my personal cell phone number and I’m available 24/7 for our customers! We act as a concierge service for our customers. A big benefit of being in the business so long is I know all the companies that will treat our customer with the respect and care our customers deserve! From being stuck on the side of the road with a vehicle that doesn’t run to needing window tint, or dent repair etc… we can take care of all of it for you. Our customers are very happy with this level of customer service. The service equation is simple – we keep it simple and based entirely around honesty. At times you might not like the information you hear about your vehicles needs but, you’ll be sure you will get it and get it in a straight and orderly fashion. Personally I have very high expectations and standards when I go to a service related business because that is the business I’ve been in for so long. I know how it should be. Sadly, I’m very often disappointed with the service level in today’s age. When I began the journey creating South Lake European I knew that finally I could create the ultimate service experience. I’ve listened to many customers that have come in saying “It’s just so hard to find a shop that cares and that doesn’t make you spend a lot of money fixing your car with repairs that don’t seem to be needed or they don’t take the time to explain what’s really wrong with the car.” So, at my shop our rule is simple “If you can’t show you can’t sell.” If you desire we would be more than happy to bring you into our shop to show you and explain exactly what is in need of repair… not only will we show you but, we’ll help you prioritize the repair needs. I am a family man with a loving wife by my side and a 6-1/2 year old son that is the light of our life. So, from my family to yours I hope to be your one and only service and repair facility for your European vehicle.
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Our Learning Center has been in business since 1983. Family Circle Learning Center is a diverse learning environment located on a quiet street close to major highways and state routes. We offer all inclusive development programs for children 4 weeks to 12 years and transport to area Renton and Kent schools. All our meals are USDA approved and prepared by an on site chef. We pride ourselves on our low staff turn over and longevity, on average over 10 years and our directors 25 years. The administration encourage our staff to seek higher education. We believe the family is the first teacher and work within that bond to build a relationship of respect and trust. We view our center as an extension of home and community with an open door policy. We customize with the family a learning structure for each child working within their strengths to help build an individualized curriculum. We have a number of large playgrounds for physical development. We offer full-day academic pre-kindergarten & Kindergarten programs at no additional charge.
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Energy, comedy highlight troupe’s performance BY MARK KLAAS mklaas@kentreporter.com
Growing up in the Bronx, Kim Anthony “Kip” Jones was exposed to many influential artists and athletes. A Knicks fan, Jones enjoyed basketball but preferred a different sport. Gifted athletically as an emerging gymnast, the adventurous teen soon would discover the opportunity to combine the sports and perform on a brightly lit stage. On a whim, Jones accompanied a friend to a unique tryout off the New York streets. “They were playing basketball on unicycles,” Jones recalled, “so one afternoon I tried out. … I fell in love with it ever since.” Jones proved to be a quick study on one wheel and made the team, joining the King Charles Troupe – an acrobatic act with deep roots in traveling show circles – at the age of 15. Thirty years later, Jones remains a primary player in the touring troupe. “It is one of the most rigorous schedules out there for a performer,” Jones said while preparing for a show in Everett last week. “But at the same time, you get to see some parts of the country some people never get to see in their lifetime.” The troupe’s high-energy and comedic routine of basketball on unicycles comes to Kent’s ShoWare Center this Labor Day weekend – part of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus presents Barnum Bash showcase. Eight performances span Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Jones, 46, has become one of the lead-
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show for many years. Today, Jones and his teammates carry on the tradition and the spirit of the troupe, representing King’s original ideas. While Jones’ crew performs throughout the country, other units of the troupe have taken the act around the world. “It was King’s vision to use the unicycle as a tool to help discipline and teach direction,” Jones said. “To King, what’s important is how you conduct yourself off the (floor) and how you treat others.” Jones understands his role and place in time with the troupe. He acknowledges he is more showman than a pure, sneakersto-the-floor basketball player. But that’s just fine with him. “I probably play it better on a unicycle than I do it on my feet,” he said.
Eastside rail corridor purchase advances King County Executive Dow Constantine Monday moved the county one step closer to acquiring nearly 20 miles of the long-soughtafter Burlington Northern Eastside Rail Corridor – the future backbone of a worldclass regional trail system that also preserves Eastside commuter rail options and supports an array of utility services. “This agreement fulfills our promise to the region of preserving a public corridor through the most urbanized areas of east King County with our regional trail network,” said Constantine, in transmitting the proposed purchase and sale agreement for the corridor to the Metropolitan King County Council. Under the proposal, which was recently approved by the Port of Seattle, King County would have three years to reimburse the Port for the
purchase price of up to $15.8 million. In exchange, King County would receive 15.6 miles of fee ownership and 3.9 miles of easement ownership in the corridor, through unincorporated King County and the cities of Renton, Bellevue, Kirkland and Woodinville. The proposed agreement would credit King County for $1.9 million it paid to the Port in 2009 for a multi-purpose easement in the corridor. Constantine said he is exploring funding options
from federal sources as well as the Conservation Futures Fund and a proposed renewal of the King County Parks Levy. If the council adopts the acquisition agreement, King County would control 12.2 miles of the main line and 3.4 miles of the seven-milelong spur from Woodinville to Redmond. The County would also maintain or acquire easements or covenants over an additional 14.1 miles of the main line and spur.
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separate agreements with Puget Sound Energy (PSE) and the cities of Redmond and Kirkland, mean the former Burlington Northern (BNSF) rail line will remain in public ownership for long-term use by trail, rail and utility interests. King County Parks maintains 175 miles of regional trails for bicycling, hiking, walking, horseback riding and more spanning from Bothell to Auburn and Seattle to the Cascade Mountains.
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Renton Technical College has hired James Newman to lead its corporate James Newman outreach efforts. Newman will create and market corporate and customized training to meet businesses’ growing demands for employee education, according to the college. “James brings a tremendous background in creating programs to meet business and industry needs,” said college President Seve Hanson. Newman previously led international student recruitment efforts at Tacoma Community College. Newman can be reached at 425-235-2415.
ing spokesmen for the Las Vegas-based troupe, a nine-member group of performers of various backgrounds and ages. Many, like Jones, grew up in the Bronx, and many, like Jones, jumped at the chance to perform and travel the country. A carefully scripted act of agility and balance, the troupe exhibits a wide range of skills on unicycles, ranging from slamdunks, dribbling, passing and jumping rope. The show is complete with hijinks,
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improvisation and funny antics. “If you have to sum it up, it’s organized chaos on unicycles,” said Jones, a third-generation troupe performer. “The routine (is difficult) because we have eight other riders weaving in and out of one another. “I would probably say the precision is frightening,” he said. “To the audience, it might look like we’re getting ready to crash … but it’s actually a careful, precise routine that’s choreographed.” The routine has changed and evolved over time. Jumping rope is part of the picture, something Jones does extremely well. He recently accomplished a recordsetting 164 single jumps on a unicycle while Double-Dutch jump roping, according to RecordSetter. The troupe evolved from one man’s vision. Jerry King wanted to utilize the unicycle as a tool to keep kids involved in something decent and constructive. King was just a kid when he sneaked into the circus in Tampa, Fla., to watch “The Greatest Show on Earth.” All he remembered seeing was a man riding a unicycle on a high wire and the elephants. As King became older, he fulfilled his dream by teaching his 6-year-old son, Charles, to ride the unicycle. King established a unicycle club and laid down certain rules to follow, such as discipline, direction and Christian principles, and the man became an inspiration for others. In 1968, King’s troupe demonstrated unicycling and basketball passing skills to then Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey producer Irving Feld. It soon became a hit, a part of the big
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New county emergency chief selected King County Executive Dow Constantine has appointed an experienced local crisis manager to lead the Rentonbased King County Office of Emergency Management. Walt Hubbard was selected in a nationwide search. “Walt brings a wealth of experience and strong local relationships that will help us protect residents and businesses the event of disaster,” said Constantine. “We face unique hazards in our region, and I am looking forward to advancing our regional capability to prepare for and respond to emergencies of all types,” said Hubbard. Hubbard has served as acting director of the agency for the past several months.
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football kicks off Aug. 30 Tyee at Auburn Riverside Aug. 31 Renton at Olympic Highline vs. Yelm Hazen vs. Franklin Pierce Foster vs. Bremerton Evergreen at Chief Sealth Kennedy vs. Mount Si Liberty at Eastside Catholic Sept. 1 Lindbergh at West Seattle
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Off state title, Eagles rebuilding By ADAM McFADDEN amcfadden@rentonreporter.com
A year after winning the 2A state title, things look much different for the Lindbergh cross-country team. “This will be an interesting year, kind of a rebuilding year,” said Lindbergh coach Jef Rettmann. “Way bigger rebuilding year than we usually have.” The challenge will be replacing runners. On the boys side, four of the Eagles top runners, Luke Garcia, Mark Garcia, Travis Downen and Nathan Haley, all graduated. Of the two returning varsity runners, senior Mohamud Abdi will lead the way. The senior placed 54th at state and had a strong track season in the spring where he finished 12th at state in the 1,600 and sixth in the 3,200 at districts. “He is looking awesome right now,” Rettmann said. “He could end up being as good as anybody we’ve had.” Junior Omelyan Strembitskyy also returns after taking 100th at state. Other runners to watch are Mitchell Hughey, Colton Maddy and Ismael Purganan. It’s putting it mildly to say this team has become accustomed to success. The boys team has won the past seven league titles and hasn’t lost a league meet since 2006. They’ve also placed eighth or better at state every year since 2004, including second in 2010 and the title last year. Overall the boys team is 82-11 in league meets since Rettmann took over in 1999. “When you continue to have success and then reach a new level like state champs, people don’t act differently but there’s a different expectation level,” Rettmann said. “We don’t talk about it, but everybody kind of knows.” For the girls, Sarah Reiter, Anna Patti, Jasmine Fallgreen and Brenna Fisher all graduated. The group was a huge part of the team’s successful run in recent years. Reiter won a state title in 2010. The team was 32-31 in league meets until things turned in 2008. From that point, the girls have won four straight league titles and
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Seahawks game preview Preseason Week 4: Seattle Seahawks (3-0, preseason) vs. Oakland Raiders (1-2, preseason) Seahawks storylines: • Seattle made the decision to start rookie Russell Wilson at quarterback. Wilson wowed in his start against Kansas City last week, passing for 185 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in the first half. He also rushed for 58 yards. “This is an extremely competitive person and the drives him in the way he prepares,” Seahawks
ABOVE: Lindbergh’s Mohamud Abdi nears the finish line of the Seamount League crosscountry meet last season. Abdi will be the Eagles top runner this year. LEFT: Renton’s Joy Barnes runs at the league meet. LOWER LEFT: Liberty’s Allie Wood runs against Mount Si last season. adam mcfadden, Renton Reporter placed sixth at state each of the past three years. “The girls on the team now, that’s all they know is going to state and being competitive,” Rettmann said. “It’s a huge difference in mentality right now from five years ago.” The girls team will be different this year without a top flight runner like Reiter (three top 14 finishes at state). “We don’t have the stars for the girls, but it could be a really good pack on the girls side,” he said. Right now the top three look to be Thuong Nguyen, Ariel Hodges and Cindy Huynh. Rettmann said freshman Christine Villanueva should also be in the pack, as well as Ashley Pigott. Reiter (Montana State), Downen (Linfield College), Mark Garcia (Everett CC), Jasmine Fallgreen (Everett CC), and Luke Garcia (Green River CC) are all running at the next level from last year’s team.
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The Renton boys placed 13th at coach Pete Carroll said in a press conference. “There are a lot of things he does that you can’t coach.” • The Seahawks also made the decision to cut wide receiver Terrell Owens and hang on to Braylon Edwards. Owens struggled with drops in the preseason, while Edwards has looked impressive. - Last year’s starter at quarterback, Tarvaris Jackson, was traded to the Bills for a draft pick. The Bills cut quarterback Vince Young after the move. What’s next: Seattle opens the regular season at Arizona Sunday, Sept. 9.
state, but six of the seven varsity runners graduated. Senior Brian Reilly returns after placing 73rd. For the Renton girls, junior Joy Barnes is back after taking 41st at state.
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The Hazen boys took 13th at the 3A state meet. Seniors Daniel Karpman (40th), Chase Onstot (119th) and Angad Singh (126th), plus junior Luis Paga (136th) are all back.
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The Liberty girls team placed eighth at state and won the SeaKing meet. The Patriots only lost one runner, Aimee Christensen, to graduation. The top six runners from the state meet, Allie Wood (27th), Sarah Bliesner (43rd), Megan Larson (44th), Megan Chucka (94th), Amy Broska (101st) and Rachel Shaw (102nd) return. For the boys, Hiron Redman is back after finishing 76th at state.
Seattle’s Russell Wilson will start the team’s regularseason opener. adam mcfadden, Renton Reporter
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