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The films are shot and the judging is done. Now comes the easy part: enjoying the 18 films that were submitted after the epic 50-hour filmmaking competition in Renton FilmFrenzy V. And for the film producers and their cast and crew the payoff will come Tuesday, when
the Curvee Awards are presented at the Curvee Awards Gala at the Renton IKEA Peforming Arts Center at Renton High School, 400 S. Second St. The gala is free; it starts at 7 p.m. Jim Dever with KING-TV will again host the event. The stars of the shows are the four-minute films that will compete for Curvees and cash prizes. New this year are the edible treats before the gala. Taco Time will have its food truck, “Travel-
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Mayor proposes $457M budget, some rate hikes By DEAN A. RADFORD dradford@rentonreporter.com
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West Hill residents will vote on an issue Nov. 6 that has been up for discussion for most of a decade – whether to annex to the City of Renton. Tuesday night at a forum at the VFW Hall on Renton Avenue that was filled to “If annexation overflowpasses, it will ing, residents become a priority for us to address all heard from the speakers of the transitional on both sides issues so that an of the issue, annexation date can along with be set.” Renton Mayor informational Denis Law presentations by City of Renton, King County and Fire District 20 officials. But if they choose to annex West Hill, which includes Skyway, Bryn Mawr, Lakeridge and other neighborhoods, they may not actually become Renton residents until sometime in 2014 or even later.
er,” that will give away food to the first 250 people attending the gala. Last year’s popular screening of all films entered in FilmFrenzy returns to the Renton Civic Theatre, 507 S. Third St., on Monday. The screening is 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. And still FilmFrenzy Week is still not done. Voting begins Wednesday at Rentonreporter.com for the People’s Choice Award.
Signs on Renton Avenue in Skyway mark the issues facing residents on West Hill in the Nov. 6 general election. Faced with declining support from King County, they’re deciding whether Renton is a better option for them. And, the fire department is asking for tax support to shore up its finances. dean a. radford, Renton Reporter The City of Renton still must formally accept the annexation and there’s no definite deadline in state law to take that action. The issue for the City of Renton is how to pay for services on West Hill. Under the current analysis, the city would fall about $1.3 million short of what’s necessary to provide daily services in 2013. That shortfall could increase to $4.5 million in 2023 because of the expiration of a salestax credit. The city also must plan for the transition of the city services to West Hill, including critical police and fire services.
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“If annexation passes, it will become a priority for us to address all of the transitional issues so that an annexation date can be set,” said Mayor Denis Law in an interview. In June the City Council voted 4 to 3 to keep the annexation measure on the ballot. Concerns about the impact on services for existing residents was eased because the city has time to figure out how to fill those financial gaps to pay for services. Tuesday night, the debate at the VFW Hall was impassioned and respectful. It was clear the residents are [ more Annexation page 16 ]
Renton’s economic picture has brightened, but Mayor Denis Law’s two-year budget proposal for the city that he presented Monday is still facing a $10 million revenue shortfall that will mean staff cuts, some rate increases and other cost-saving measures. Law’s overall city budget for 2013 and 2014 totals $457 million, with $202 million going to pay for the basic operations of the city, such as police, fire, parks and street repair. The City Council will begin its deliberations on Law’s budget at a Committee of the Whole meeting at 5 p.m. Oct. Denis Law 22 at City Hall. The $5 million project shortfall in each of the two years is due to the increasing cost of doing the city’s business, according to Law. In opening his budget address to the City Council, Law said the city has addressed many of the challenges brought on by the Great Recession, including significant drops in revenue from the sales tax and property tax. Those challenges aren’t over, he said, but he believes “we are on the course to recovery.” To help balance the budget, Law has proposed eliminating 25 city positions, mostly through attrition; two employees will lose their jobs. Since 2008, when the recession took hold, the city has reduced its workforce by 15 percent. The city will save $3 million during the biennium by increasing employee contributions to their medical costs [ more budget page 15 ]
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The Renton American Legion Fred Hancock Post and Auxiliary Unit 19 are inviting area military veterans to an open house at the Post Hall, 3224 N.E. 12th St., Tuesday, Oct. 23. There will be a meal at 6:30 p.m., followed by a time for socializing and learning about legion and auxiliary programs. The American Legion is the nation’s largest veterans organization, dedicated to serving fellow veterans and advocating for their interests, as well as bettering the community through its Children & Youth and Americanism programs. Most veterans are eligible for membership and non-veteran wives can join the American Legion Auxiliary. Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, including those of you still on active duty, are especially encouraged to join the legion, which provides a support network.
Public, library design team talk By TRACEY COMPTON tcompton@rentonreporter.com
Despite a smaller public turnout, the general consensus from Tuesday night’s Renton libraries meeting is that dialogue among the City of Renton, King County Library System and the public seems to be improving. The open house was held to update community members on renovation plans for the downtown and Highlands branch libraries. Speaking were KCLS director Bill Ptacek; KCLS facilities director Greg Smith; Doug Jacobson, Renton public works and transportation deputy administrator, and Peter Renner, Renton facilities director. Chip Vincent, the city’s community and economic development administrator, facilitated the discussion About 10 people attended at City Hall’s Conference Center. “It’s too bad there weren’t more people here, but it was a reasonable meeting,” said David Keyes. He is a member of the Renton Advocacy Coalition, a citizens group that is closely following the city’s library developments. Keyes, along with other audience members, was glad there was an actual discussion between the speakers and the public. At the last open house meeting, there wasn’t, Keyes said. It was difficult to hear all the questions being posed to the representatives, he said, and there were no KCLS staff members at the previous meeting.
King County Library System Director Bill Ptacek confers with City of Renton representatives after giving an update on library construction plans in the city. tracey compton, Renton Reporter Keyes understands there won’t always be KCLS representatives at the public meetings, but he called this exchange “productive.” Ptacek explained how the construction and technical teams were currently doing site surveys and structural analysis. He called building a library over a river a “tricky proposition” and said that was fact and not conjecture. Repeatedly he was peppered with detailed and technical questions from the audience that Ptacek said he did not have the expertise to answer. “If they had the proper technical people to answer these questions that the
people have, they would get more back and forth,” said Paul Ouellette after the meeting. Ptacek was met with some criticism from the audience when he explained that technical experts from the design team could be available at the next meeting. He explained they weren’t at a point in the design process to have a technical discussion. Some members of the audience felt that the next meeting would be too late to weigh in on the design aspects of the downtown library. “I don’t think you have to worry that the design will be done in a month,”
he said to the concern the public would be locked out of design issues. Ptacek explained there are some ideas floating about using a raised floor plan to accommodate electrical and heating ventilation and air condition systems, but that’s it. “Not a pencil to paper has come to doing any design work right now,” Ptacek told the audience. Ptacek did say the design team does not intend to have consensus from the public on every decision that’s made and they won’t be available all the time. Beth Asher, also of the citizen’s group, expressed concern the design team
was trying to trigger only new construction codes and not treat the construction as a renovation retaining certain characteristics she felt the public deeply appreciates about the current library. Vincent and Ptacek explained Renton city codes for construction and the library system’s intent to create libraries that meet a certain standard. Keyes reminded the library project representatives that it is good taxpayer money that’s going into the projects. Ptacek explained the amount of involvement with the public that KCLS is allowing is more than its other projects but not dissimilar. The Highlands project is ahead of the downtown library work but still experiencing some hiccups. That project still remains stalled because of contract work with the Renton Housing Authority, the City of Renton and KCLS that has to be resolved before they can go forward. The biggest concern from the audience was traffic congestion and right-of-way issues around the proposed Highlands library site. There was also concern for creating a true mix of low-income housing options for the accompanying Sunset redevelopment project in the area. More information about the libraries’ development is available on the City of Renton website. The next meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Nov. 13.
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Boeing starts aerial refueling boom Boeing has begun assembling the first refueling boom for the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation aerial refueling tanker aircraft in the KC-46 Boom Assembly Center that opened at Boeing Field in Seattle. Boom assembly marks the program’s shift to production from design activities. The first boom will enter testing during the third quarter of 2013 at a System Integration Lab (SIL), known as SIL 0. It is one of five labs designed to reduce risk for avionics and aerial refueling integration. Boeing invented the air refueling boom and has been building, upgrading and modifying them for more than 60 years. Boeing’s KC-46 program remains on track to deliver 18 combat-ready tankers by 2017, and for the next major Air Force contract milestone, the Critical Design Review, scheduled for the summer of 2013. Production of the KC-46 aircraft begins next summer in Boeing’s Everett, Wash., factory. The aircraft will be a 7672C variant of the commercial 767-200ER airplane. Boeing will build 179 next-generation aerial refueling tanker aircraft to begin replacing the Air Force’s aging KC-135 tankers.
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Draper Valley Farms is moving operations out of Renton, affecting 66 workers. Draper Valley is based in Mount Vernon and produces free-range, hormonefree chicken. Spokesman Joe Forsthoffer said Coleman Natural Foods purchased Draper Valley about three years ago and the current lease in the Renton facility is running out. Forsthoffer said the Renton facility is mostly used for distribution and weigh price labeling. Some meat is also injected with flavor for deli customers
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Forsthoffer said. “There’s an added cost, of course, in that, plus it’s putting more truck traffic on the road. Also, with a fresh product, the sooner you can get it to the customer, the better.” Forsthoffer said the new facility will hire roughly the same number of people back. “There’s a huge economic advantage,” Forsthoffer said of the new location. “We are hoping as many people as possible from the Renton facility will decide to go with us to Mount Vernon.” The transition is expected to be completed Dec. 8. Draper Valley Farms was founded in 1935 and has farms throughout Washington and Oregon.
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Man called Lucifer yells at woman A Renton man allegedly harassed a woman by driving by and yelling at her multiple times Oct. 1. The 54-year-old woman was in the front yard of her home when a car screeched to a stop in front her house. The 44-year-old driver then started to curse and yell at the woman, calling her names and identifying himself as Lucifer. She told him to leave and he drove off. He returned a few minutes later with a camera and told the woman to “smile for the camera.” He then threatened to “roll over” her house. She then called 911. When police caught up with the man he said he was manic depressive and that the Renton cops were out to get him. No arrest was made.
Man reports possible break-in due to penny A Renton man reported a possible break-in to his apartment Oct. 2. The 24-year-old said the front window to his apartment was broken about a month ago. Since then, he has been using tape and plastic to secure the window. As a detection measure, he placed a penny on the table next to the window. When he returned in the afternoon the penny was on the ground. He believed the only way that could have happened is if someone crawled in through the tape and plastic window covering. The man said he believed his sister’s ex-husband is the one who broke in. He claimed the ex-husband is homeless and breaks in to the apartment to shower during the day. He could provide no evidence that the bathroom or shower had been used during the day.
Man shot by airsoft pistol on street A Renton man was shot with an airsoft pistol Oct. 1. The 21-year-old was walking westbound on Houser Way South when four males approached him. One of
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Street racer tries to outrun police A Seattle man was arrested for street racing Sept. 30. Officers saw several vehicles parked along Houser Way, then heard cars accelerating and tires breaking traction. Upon closer inspection, they saw two cars lined up next to each other with a man standing in the middle. Then they heard someone yell “cops.” The crowd started to run away and cars started driving away in all directions. After turning on their lights, several cars pulled over, but one started to accelerate away. As officers followed, the car swerved into oncoming traffic and eventually stopped. As the officer got out of his car, the suspect took off again. After a few moments, the car pulled over again. The 20-year-old driver did not have insurance. Officers arrested him for reckless driving-racing, operating a vehicle without insurance and failure to obey an officer.
Woman robbed outside Money Tree A Federal Way woman was robbed outside of a Money Tree Sept. 29. The 56-year-old woman parked and tried to enter the Money Tree on Rainier Avenue when she felt what she thought was a gun pressed to her back. Then a male voice instructed her to give him the envelope she was carrying along with a derogatory term. She handed over the envelope to a second suspect, which she said contained $560 of her rent money. The suspects then fled.
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hoever replaces Margarita Prentice as state senator in the 11th District will have big shoes to fill. She embodied the spirit of a true representative of the people, someone with passion and compassion, someone with a deep understanding of her communities and someone who stood her ground. It’s probably not fair to judge her potential replacements against her. But it’s imperative that the next 11th District senator at least holds the same values that got her re-elected for decades. Through her personal endorsement, Prentice thinks that state Rep. Bob Hasegawa can do the job and so does the Renton Reporter. Hasegawa has a worthy opponent for the Senate seat, Kristin Thompson of Renton, a dental hygienist who has been involved in various efforts to improve the Renton School District. But her Republican values, while expressed articulately, still don’t fit those of the 11th District as well as Hasegawa’s do, even though through redistricting the district has become a little more conservative. Hasegawa has served for six years in the state House of Representatives representing the 11th District that runs through the southern part of Renton, Tukwila and the Beacon Hill area of Seattle. Hasegawa, who owned a house in east Renton before buying his family home on Beacon Hill, has built a reputation as an advocate for education, the aerospace industry and the working class, all important to the 11th District.
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es, he’s willing to raise revenues (tax increase) to help meet the state’s pressing needs, but at the same time he also wants assurance that our tax dollars are well spent. Thompson talks of living within the state’s means; unfortunately, that means that some, possibly many state residents won’t receive the services they need because of a sour economy. Hasegawa and Thompson share an understanding of the importance of early childhood education and the need to train and retrain the region’s workforce. But Hasegawa comes with a different mindset when talk turns to actually fully funding that education. Paying for a child’s education is more than just providing them with a chair and a desk. Many children come to school not ready to learn, because they are hungry or tired from spending another night in the car. Hasegawa looks at the whole child and how best to feed them, to house them and to support their parents. Thompson does a pretty good job of making her case. She’s hoping the 11th District has changed enough to give a Republican a chance. We don’t think so. Hasegawa did better than he expected in the primary. Still, she’s engaging and mostly informed and may well have a place someday in state Legislature. Now, Hasegawa brings much-needed experience and clout to the Legislature. He’s filling an important leadership position in Renton’s legislative delegation, something he needs to tend carefully.
When you think about veterans, also think about our right to vote Even a second grader can tell you the word “veteran” comes before the word “voting” in the dictionary. But they probably don’t realize the significance of that order other than it is grammatically correct. We are exercising our right to vote with the arrival of our ballot in the mail. Hard to believe it took almost 200 years (1775 – 1971) for everyone over the age of 18 to be allowed to vote, a necessary and key component in maintaining our freedom and democracy over all these years. The Continental Army, by defeating England in the American Revolutionary War, established our right to representation by allowing white men of property to vote. Union and confederate soldiers fought a bloody Civil War opening the way for black men to vote. Members of the Women’s Suffragette Movement fought imprisonment and bloodshed so that women could vote. Finally, from the Vietnam War came the realization that 18 year olds being asked to fight and make the ultimate sacrifice should be allowed to vote. On Memorial Day in May, I make a point to visit veterans in their “foxhole,” better known as VFW No. 1263 at 416 Burnett Ave. S. After all the ceremonies are over, these vets come together to break bread, raise a glass and share in one another’s company. This is also one day that the “friendlies” (aka the public) are invited to join them. It is here that I met Carlos Almeda, currently the state commander for the Veterans of Foreign Wars. His humble demeanor hides the fact that he performed one of the most dangerous, if not gutsiest jobs of the Vietnam War – a tunnel rat. Carlos introduced me to Glenn Bowers, Tish Gregory
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a World War II Navy vet. Glenn, the proud recipient of nine Bronze Star Medals, is also the recipient of skin cancer resulting in the loss of one eye, due to serving on Navy ships for many years. It is here I also met Paul Babcock who lost his hearing to malaria during the Korean War. Paul’s recent passing reminds us that it won’t be long before we lose this rich history of previous wars and personal stories of those who fought them. The main focus of the VFW is to provide and look out for their “band of brothers and sisters” not only socially, but mentally and physically. But if you check out their website, www. vfw1263.com, you will see they are also very active in the community. Their calendar shows monthly breakfasts, weekly dances and the occasional dinners open to the public. You also find information on scholarships and prizes provided for grades 3-12 in essay contests. Further, they begin collecting Christmas cards in November to be handed out to veterans at the VA Hospital in Seattle. If presented to them, they will properly dispose of your worn out flag. And, they proudly provide honor guards for fallen heroes. Many of us who never served or personally know a veteran can mistakenly think it was “their” war, not “our” war. But if you reflect on how your right to vote came about, it might become more personal. So on Nov. 6 – vote. Then on Nov. 11 thank those who made it possible. The doors of the foxhole will once again be open to “friendlies” from 11 a.m. till closing. Why not drop in and get to know these interesting veterans. Their stories help us to realize there is flesh and blood in every war and healing continues long after a war is over. I guarantee you a very humbling experience.
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Renton Firefighters Union Local 864 is proud to announce the following endorsements for the November elections: 5th Legislative District: Senate: Mark Mullett House: Jay Rodne 11th Legislative District: Senate: Bob Hasegawa House: Steve Bergquist, Zach Hudgins 41st Legislative District: Senate: Maureen Judge House: Marcie Maxwell, Judy Clibborn 47th Legislative District: House: Bud Sizemore, Pat Sullivan Governor: Jay Inslee Attorney general: Reagan Dunn Lieutenant governor: Brad Owen State treasurer: Brad McIntire As firefighters, our job is to protect and serve the public. When we evaluate candidates running for public office, we look for with the same passion and dedication to the people of Renton, King County, and the state of Washington that we have. We want our public officials to believe in the work we do by supporting us and the people we serve. We feel the above candidates do this and we have put our full support behind them and their campaigns. We encourage all citizens to carefully evaluate each candidate to determine if they truly act in the best interests of the public and public safety. Be sure the candidates you choose are working to protect the public, not their own special interests. Most importantly no matter what your views we encourage you to vote.
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In the first 45 days since Edna Travis’ son, Devontae Keith, attended Renton’s Secondary Learning Center, she has noticed a change in him. He gets up in the morning and goes to school, he brings home homework and has even started completing his homework on the computer. “I’ve seen a big change in my son and it made me come out tonight because usually I don’t go to school things,” said Travis. “But, if he’s trying, I’m going to try and get involved too.” Travis and her son were among many families who came out to celebrate the opening of the district’s Secondary Learning Center on West Hill, in unincorporated King County. The celebration on Oct. 11 also brought out the center’s faculty and Superintendent Mary Alice Heuschel, Renton Mayor Denis Law, state Rep. Marcie Maxwell, state Rep. Sharon Tomiko
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Santos, Renton School Board members and Deputy King County Executive Fred Jarrett. Steve Gerkey, a science teacher at the center, greeted former colleagues amongst the large crowd that had gathered outside the school preparing for the ribbon-cutting and opening of the doors. “It’s a lot of reunions,” Gerkey said. “People have been coming here for a lot of years.” Gerkey named 30 years worth of former administrators who were in attendance at the open house Oct. 11. The Secondary Learning Center, the district’s non-traditional high school program, was built on the site of Black River High School, which had housed the program since 1980. Two years ago, Black River was demolished and some of the students dispersed to Sartori Education Center and other high schools. The center is unique in not only the programs it offers the students, but also
because of its design that features energy conservation measures. The school offers basic education programs in innovative classes with web-based programs. It has, for example, seven Career Tech Education teachers on site, with an IT Academy. Students are able to take tests on site to get industry certification on skills in networking and software. There is a full-time instructor for the culinary arts program and a production art program, focused on the workplace application of art. The latter program has a graphic design component, but also ceramics. In addition, the school has solar panels, rain gardens to collect water runoff, geo-thermal heating features, and an eco-friendly roof that reuses rainwater to flush toilets. The building communicates its energy efficiency with light meters and other tools for monitoring. “I’m very excited,” said [ more slc page 9 ]
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SLC: ‘It’s amazing, it’s beautiful’ Gerkey. “The kids that are in most need often get kind of the broken-down buildings. And to have the district and the community create something this special for the kids who are the neediest, it is really great.” Luis Martinez is a junior at the center and gave tours with other fellow students at Thursday’s open house. Gerkey is his favorite teacher and he considers the teachers at the Secondary Learning Center like family. “It’s amazing, it’s beautiful,” Martinez said of the school. “It’s a whole new look from Sartori, because Sartori was like an old structure. This is amazing; I’m speechless.” From southern California, Martinez loves
Renton because he calls it calm. He has been taking advantage of the culinary program at the center and hopes to maybe one day become a chef. The kudos on the design of the building and the program’s efforts came not only from staff, students and dignitaries, but community members as well. “It’s a very amazing school,” said Miranda Tramble. She attended the event as an ambassador for the Renton Chamber of Commerce. Tramble works with Costco, but used to be a para-educator at Lakeridge Elementary School. “It’s going to lift up their spirits and their confidence in themselves,” she said. “And they will be able to achieve what they’re here for.”
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• Vicki Tang is senior at Hazen High School. She holds a 4.0 grade point average. Tang has been involved in Associated Student Body, as secretary, Stem Club, as president and secretary, Diversity Club, Key Club, National Honor Society, cross country, as captain, track & field and chamber orchestra. She has received junior varsity letters in cross country and track, honor roll, AP Scholar, Ignite Award, Spirit of the Highlander, and Outstanding Junior Award. Tang volunteers with the University of Washington Medical Center. She hopes to attend a four-year undergraduate program majoring in biology or math and would like to continue on to medical school where she can achieve her dream of becoming a doctor. • Chi Ta is a senior at Lindbergh High School. She holds a 3.5 GPA. Ta has been a member Distributive Education Clubs of America, as president, Future Business Leaders of America, Key Club, Associated Student Body officer positions, Ignite Mentoring, International Club, and National Honor Society. Ta has received DECA National first place, FBLA award for public speaking and first place in a Boeing writing contest. She volunteers with the Vietnamese School in Seattle
Rotary Club of Renton has selected their Teachers of the Month for October. • Janet Fisher is a second-grade teacher at Kennydale Elementary School. She attended Central Washington University, where she earned a bachelor of arts and K-8 teaching certificate, then earned a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from City University. Before joining the Renton team, she taught in the Tukwila School District for more than a decade and also taught courses at City University. Fisher has been teaching in Renton for 13 years.
as a teachers assistant. She hopes to attend Western Washington University or Seattle University to study business and marketing. Ta would like to one day join the marketing team for either Boeing or Microsoft. • Jordan Bowens is a senior at Renton High School. He holds a 3.5 GPA. Bowen is involved with Key Club, as vice president, student council officer positions, National Honor Society and drama club. He has received Outstanding Jazz Musician, Outstanding Delegate, Evergreen Boys State, honor roll, and Outstanding Junior Award. Bowen has volunteered with Relay For Life and Key Club. He plans to attend Columbia University, Vassar, Syracuse or New York University to earn a degree in English. Bowen aspires to become a high school English teacher and hopes to work his way up to becoming a superintendent and possibly working in Washington, D.C. with the Department of Education. Rotary members recognize three Renton School District high school students each month as Youth of the Month. The award is given to students who possess leadership abilities, maintain a good grade point average, participate in school activities and volunteer in their community.
• Joseph Day is a math teacher at Nelsen Middle School. Day attended Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg, Va., where he earned a bachelor’s degree in education and K-8 certification. He spent five years teaching fifth grade in Virginia before moving to Washington. This is Day’s 13th year teaching in Renton. • Neal Hanson is a first-grade teacher at Talbot Hill Elementary School. Hanson attended the University of Washington, where he earned a bachelor’s
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For the past couple of years I’d heard stories of a U.S. government monetary facility located somewhere in Renton. Was it a mint? A treasury? A bank? Where was it located? By The Landing? Near Boeing? These “stories” seemed as surreal as pirates returning from sea yelling stories about beautiful women with fish tales. So I decided to find out if the stories were true. I mean where exactly is this big bank in Renton? “You can’t miss the building as there’s nothing else around it except open land,” Steven Fisher, regional program manager at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and my designated tour guide told me in an email. Perched on its own road surrounded by a fully fenced 11 acres of what was formerly the southern end of Longacres I found The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. The Fed bought the land from Boeing in 2008 and built a new high-tech facility (which from the distance resembles a college campus) that opened in 2011. I wasn’t sure what to expect when I pulled my minivan up to the security outpost. Things got serious pretty quick when a federal police officer with a big gun greeted me. Behind him and a set of intimidating gates were these huge cement pylons sticking out of the ground like Greek columns. After my identity and purpose were verified, the officer conducted a full search inside my vehicle. After I was cleared, some magic button was pressed, the arms of the gate lifted and the concrete pylons slowly descended back down into the earth. This was serious security. It was a beautiful summer day as I walked toward the entrance
The Federal Reserve Bank sits quietly on 11 acres of land in south Renton. Carolyn Ossorio across immaculately manicured grounds in a creepy, where-areall-the-birds-George Orwell1984-kind of quiet. Where were all the people? I wondered. Inside the building a guard encased in a bullet-proof steel box breathed into a microphone. “It’s like airplane security. Place all your belongings on the conveyer belt and walk through the metal detector.” Clearing another security checkpoint I walked inside the plush inner sanctum — wondering if it was OK to throw my gum in the empty pristine garbage can. Still being watched, I decided to go for it. It was just gum after all, not explosive C4 . . . at least I hoped. Waiting for my guide I started to snoop around at the historical photos and documents on the wall. They told the story of how the Federal Reserve Building San Francisco had come to Renton after 57 years in downtown Seattle. I had moved on to the display case of five and ten thousand bills when Fisher came down. “Do regular people ever come here?” I asked as we took the stairs up to the conference room. “We do tours.” Judging by the level of security and the absolute absence of
We waited in front of a complicated looking revolving door for my police escort. “Sorry, but you can’t bring your notebook and pencil. In the counting room you’ll need to keep your hands out of your pockets.” Fisher said, his eyes pointing at my hands stuffed in my jean pockets. “Of course, now that you’ve told me not to put my hands in my pockets I won’t be able to stop,” I said trying to sound flip as we walked through more clicking locks, plate glass, and video cameras. Knowing your every move is being monitored as a potential thief is intimidating and very exciting. At last I saw people. According to Fisher, there are 95 employees at the branch. The movies can’t prepare you for what I saw in the “cash rooms.” The cash rooms are bulletproof rooms where employees process cash that is brought in by armored car. Pallets of cash deposits are brought into a room accessible from the outside. Once the armored car has exited, the outer door is closed and the door on the inside is opened for Fed employees to verify the deposit and count the cash. The reverse is
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Grand Prix skating coming to ShoWare The 2012 International Skating Union Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series is coming Friday through Sunday to the ShoWare Center in Kent. The 2012 Hilton Honors Skate America will feature an international field of athletes. All four reigning U.S. champions will compete, including 2011 World ice-dancing champions Meryl Davis and Charlie White. Alena Leonova, of Russia, the 2012 World silver medalist, also will compete. A current listing of all athletes is available at www.2012skateamerica.com. The event could draw as many as 15,000 fans to ShoWare Center. The ShoWare Center will have a capacity of 3,940 for each session of the competition. Many of the arena’s 6,000-seat capacity will be taken up for production
Jeremy Abbott and other top skaters will compete Oct. 19-21 at Skate America at the ShoWare Center in Kent. courtesy photo
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Utility rate hike would raise $4.7M City seeks applications reducing how much the city pays in medical insurance premiums. Law said the city has worked with the city’s unions “to find a way to reduce costs and save jobs.” Finally, the city would increase fees for business licenses, the first since 1988, and for the impact of new development that will phase in after 2014. The city will charge insurance companies a medical-transport fee. Separately, the City Council is considering an increase in the city’s utility rates of 5 percent in each of the biennium’s two years for water, wastewater, surface water and solid waste. The additional money is needed to cover debt, improve the city’s utility systems and maintain a balance in the utility funds. Those rate increases would mean an average family’s total utility bill would increase $4.53 in 2013 to $95.45 and $4.77 in 2014 to $100.22. In 2013 those rate increases would raise $2.3 million and in 2014, $2.4 million. Also proposed is a 0.8 percent
fyi Budget meetings The Renton City Council has set the following schedule to consider the 20132014 city budget proposal from Mayor Denis Law. • 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 22, budget overview begins with city services and department presentations before the Committee of the Whole • 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 22, City Council first reading of the utility rates ordinance • 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5, continuation of city services and department presentations before the Committee of the Whole 7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 5, public hearing on the budget before the City Council. Possible enactment of the utility rate ordinance • 7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 19, first reading of ordinances related to the budget by the City Council, including property tax levy • 7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 26, final adoption of the biennium budget by the City Council increase in the utility tax for water, surface water and solid waste that will
go to the general fund, which pays for the daily operations of the city. The increase is covered by savings within the utility divisions and will not be included in utility bills. Law also pointed to some of the good economic news in the city: • Growth in businesses and increase in jobs – 200 new firms have located to Renton during the past year and 6,000 new jobs have been added in two years. • Commercial vacancy rates remain significantly lower than in other cities in the Puget Sound region. • The Landing continues to add new businesses every month and sales for the businesses at The Landing are up 15 percent over last year. • The city continues to see an increase in housing sales and has 380 permit requests for new single-family homes. • The Boeing Co.’s decision to build the 737 MAX in Renton and the increased production of the 737 Next Generation have resulted in more than 1,000 new jobs in Renton, with hundreds of future jobs expected.
for artwork exhibits The Renton Municipal Arts Commission is inviting professional or amateur artists of all ages working in two dimensional media to apply for consideration for the 2013 Carco Theatre Lobby art display. Local artists’ exhibits are scheduled for five week periods of approximately 16 - 24 pieces of artwork, depending on size. Carco Theatre, adjacent to the Renton Community Center, is located at 1717 Maple Valley Highway at the intersection of I-405 and Maple Valley Highway.
Theatre hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, with additional viewing on show nights. Review of applications are under way, although applications are accepted throughout the year. Interested artists can download an application or request an application at arts@rentonwa.gov or 425-430-6580.
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Milomae was born in Seattle to Frank Colman and Ruth Beck on June 8, 1925. She was known as Mila. She loved ballet and ice-skating. She moved to Renton as a teenager where she met the love of her life, Edward Samuel Smith. Mila was a doting mother, grandmother and loving wife. She loved to garden and sew. She took great pleasure in taking care of her family and home. Mila was preceded in death by her husband, Edward S. Smith, and her two sons, Edward Frank and Ronald James Smith. She is survived by her sons, Rick Smith of Kingston, Robert J. Smith (Janet) of Tacoma, and two daughter-in-laws, Kathleen Shapiro (David) of Newcastle and Jennifer Boomer of Australia, 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Mila died of natural causes on October 10, 2012. A private memorial service will be held.
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Nov. 6 election ballots in the mail King County Elections mailed more than 1.16 million ballots to voters Wednesday in the Nov. 6 general election. Those ballots should already be arriving today in mailboxes throughout King County. The county already sent about 15,000 ballots to voters living overseas and those serving in the military to allow extra time for delivery. This is the first presidential election since King County began voting by mail and since Washington became an all vote by mail state. “Voters should watch for their ballots in the mail and contact us if they haven’t received it by Monday, Oct. 22,” said Sherril Huff, Elections Director. “We anticipate a high turnout, and we encourage all voters to get their ballots voted and returned no later than the Election Day deadline — the earlier, the better.” King County voters also were receiving their voters’ pamphlet in the mail this week. Voters will receive two voters’ pamphlets, a local one from King County and a state one from the
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concerned about what will happen to their police and fire services. Paul Berry, who has lived on West Hill for more than 40 years, represented those opposed to annexation. He warned of reduction in fire and police services if West Hill annexes. And, he pointed out the annexation is not inevitable –
but it is forever. He said residents would pay higher taxes, but fewer services. “This is not in your best interest,” he said. Dian Ferguson has been active in West Hill for nearly 25 years. She spoke in favor of annexation, pointing to the hope and opportunity the West Hill would have as part of Renton. “I would say we have lots of
potential,” she said. Jay Covington, the City of Renton chief administrative officer, gave a detailed explanation of city services and was asked the most questions by the audience. The city, he said, also sees great potential in West Hill. He pointed to the expertise of the city’s economic development team that will be key to building West Hill’s tax base.
Karen Wolf, a land-use planner for King County for more than 20 years, explained why the county is supporting annexation. The county, she said, is not in the business of providing urban-level services; its budget and services are more geared to rural areas. Right now, the county is spending $1.2 million more for services that it’s collecting in revenue from West Hill.
To safeguard the structural integrity of the Cedar River I-type floodwall near Renton Municipal Airport, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, is clearing all woody vegetation within 15 feet of the I-wall starting next week. The $65,000 federally funded project will bring the structure into compliance with Corps guidance focused on the structural performance and reliability of I-wall flood risk projects by mandating a 15foot vegetation-free zone. A May 2006 Seattle District inspection using the Corps’ national criteria found the structure did not meet the Corps current standards for I-walls because of numerous trees growing in the 15-foot zone on the riverside of the levee. Vegetation clearing is expected to begin Monday and be complete by the end of the month. Work involves the removal of 220 trees, 136 of which are 6 inches or larger in diameter at breast height (DBH), and clearing all vegetation within 15 feet of the I-wall. Outside the 15-foot vegetation-free zone, approximately 40 trees will remain to provide limited riparian habitat to species in the Cedar River. To help offset impacts of vegetation removal, willow stakes are being planted at 12inch spacing along 200 feet at the project site upstream of the floodwall. In addition, two planting areas have been identified to offset the loss of tree cover at the project site. Willow stakes will be planted at 12-inch spacing along 1,620 feet on the right bank opposite the vegetation removal. The second planting site is upstream from the project site at city of Renton’s Ron Regis Park.
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The top three Seamount 2A teams advance directly to districts. The top Seamount seed plays the winner of a play-in game featuring the No. 5 SPSL seed against the No. 5 Olympic seed, Nov. 3 at Highline at 10 a.m. The No. 2 Seamount seed plays the No. 2 Olympic seed Nov. 3 at Silverdale Stadium at 12 p.m. The No. 3 Seamount seed plays the No. 1 SPSL seed Nov. 3 at Franklin Pierce at 2 p.m. All district games are winner-to-state, loser-out. Seamount 2A standings: Renton (6-3, 6-3) Lindbergh (10-3, 6-2) Tyee (2-7-1, 2-7-1) Foster (2-8-1, 2-7-1) Evergreen (0-8, 0-7)
briggs among state leaders Liberty’s Mackenna Briggs is among the state leaders in several swim events this season. Briggs has the state’s second best 50-yard freestyle time at 24.54 seconds. She is third in the 100 breast, at one minute, 7.78 seconds. Briggs is also fourth in the 200 IM, at 2:09.03. Briggs won a 3A state title in the 100 back and finished third in the 200 IM at state last year as a freshman.
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Liberty’s Kiana Hafferty goes after a ball against Seattle Prep in the 3A state championship game last fall. adam mcfadden, Renton Reporter
SPSL 2A standings: Sumner (13-0, 11-0) Fife (9-2, 8-2) White River (6-6, 6-5) Steilacoom (6-7, 6-5) Orting (5-7, 5-5) Franklin Pierce (4-7, 4-6) Clover Park (0-11, 0-12) Washington (3-8, 2-8) Olympic 2A standings: Klahowya (13-0, 11-0) North Kitsap (8-2-1, 8-1) Olympic (8-4-1, 7-3) Kingston (5-7, 5-6) Sequim (3-5-2, 3-5-2)
Port Angeles (3-7-1, 3-6-1) North Mason (1-10, 0-10) Lindbergh: The Eagles have the league’s leading scorer in Elise Aylward (23 goals) and prepared themselves for the playoffs with a tough non-league slate (Enumclaw, Olympic, Franklin Pierce, Port Angeles and Klahowya). Lindbergh also picked up a big, 1-0 win
against Kennedy Oct. 11. Last state appearance: 2010 Renton: The Indians are much improved over last year. They struggle against the top-tier league teams, but are clearly better than the bottom-tier league teams. Renton’s biggest change this season is the ability to score. They have topped seven goals in six games this season.
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Hazen: The Highlanders have also set themselves up for playoff intensity with a tough non-league schedule. Cameron Devereux has stepped in for all-state goalkeeper Priscilla Yu very well, totaling five shutouts this season - tied for the league lead. Hazen also has good balance on offense, with six players that have four goals or more. Last state appearance: 1993
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Abdi, Nguyen win league titles The Lindbergh boys and girls cross-country teams both won Seamount titles at the Seamount League Meet Saturday. The top three girls teams were Lindbergh with 18 points, Kennedy with 58 and Renton at 67. The top boys teams: Lindbergh (38), Hazen (51), Renton (75). Lindbergh's Mohamud Abdi blew away the competition in the boys race, with a time of 16 minutes, 24 seconds. He beat the second-place runner by 36 seconds. Other local top 10 finishers in the boys race: Daniel Karpman (Hazen, third), Brian Reilly (Renton, fourth), Colton Maddy (Lindbergh, fifth), Marshall Melrose (Hazen, sixth), Mitchell Hughey (Lindbergh, eighth)
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Lindbergh’s Mohamud Abdi nears the finish line at the Seamount League meet in 2011. adam mcfadden, Renton Reporter
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place at 10-3 overall and 10-1 in league play. Mercer Island is in second place at 11-1-1, 9-1-1. The Patriots have four league games left, including a rematch against Mercer Island Oct. 18 at home at 7:30 p.m. The Islanders beat Liberty 1-0 Sept. 24. If Liberty falls to second place in the league, it will play against the league's No. 5 seed Oct. 30 at home at 7:30 p.m. KingCo 3A standings: Liberty (10-3, 10-1) Mercer Island (11-1-1, 9-1-1) Mount Si (8-4-1, 7-3-1) Interlake (7-2-3, 5-2-3) Bellevue (4-6-1, 4-5-1) Lake Washington (3-7-3, 3-6-2) Juanita (3-10, 1-10) Sammamish (0-13, 0-11) Liberty: The Patriots finally lost a league game, but they still look very good. Liberty knows what it takes to play at the highest level after making the state title game last year, and they can hang with the heavyweights as shown by a 2-1 loss to 12-0-2 Skyline in September. Last state appearance: 2011
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Liberty's Megan Chucka won her fourth race of the year as the Patriots girls cross-country team finished the dual meet season undefeated. Chucka ran a time of 19 minutes, 13 seconds against Mount Si and Mercer Island Oct. 10. It was her best 5,000-meter time of the season. Sarah Bliesner took third, Allie Wood fourth and Carlyn Schmidgall eighth. Hiron Redman led the boys team, finishing second. The boys team went 5-2 on the season. Mason Goodman rook fifth, Aaron Bowe sixth, Collin Olson seventh and Trevor Sytsma ninth. The KingCo meet was Thursday at Lake Sammamish.
Seamount football recap Lindbergh 50, Highline 14 The Lindbergh football team stayed perfect in league play, beating Highline 50-14 Friday night. The Eagles (6-1 overall, 5-0 Seamount) led 13-7 at the half before exploding for 30 points in the third quarter. Daniel Wiitanen had another strong game, rushing for four touchdowns. Tyrell Shavers had a touchdown pass to Cam Callen and ran in another touchdown. Kennedy 42, Renton 6 Renton fell to Kennedy 42-6 Saturday. Uriel Gonzalez kicked two field goals in the fourth quarter for Renton's (3-4, 2-2) only points. Bainbridge 21, Hazen 20 Bainbridge edged Hazen 21-20 Thursday night. The Highlanders (3-4 overall, 2-2 Seamount) led 20-7 going into the fourth quarter, but two touchdowns from Bainbridge’s Sam Kallas swung the game. Tony Nipert, Mason Jacobs and Joe Glaefke each scored rushing touchdowns for Hazen. 670861
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been used as industrial land and warehouse space. Most recently the site has been the site of Pan Abode Cedar Homes’ manufacturing facility. The state funding assisted with property acquisition, trail design and development of a soft surface trail along May Creek. The trail has been designed, a contractor has been hired and the six-week construction project has begun. The three-acre May Creek park and trail will be the first City of Rentondeveloped portion of the May Creek Greenway, which will extend from the mouth of May Creek
surface water storage capacity, and providing land for a developing multi-jurisdictional soft surface trail system with opportunities for interpretation, education and public enjoyment. This portion of the soft-surface trail will be a quarter mile long, starting at Lake Washington Blvd. North, and stopping before I-405. Invasive plants will
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PUBLIC NOTICES Superior Court of Washington County of King In re the Estate of: CAROL R. WAINWRIGHT, Deceased. NO. 12-4-05645-2 KNT NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorneys at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of:(1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the Notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate assets and nonprobate assets. Date of first publication: October 12, 2012. PR: WILLIAM M. WAINWRIGHT PETER W. MOGREN WSBA #11515 Of MOGREN, GLESSNER & ROTI P.S. Attorneys for Personal Representative 100 Evergreen Bldg.; PO.Box 90 Renton, WA 98057-0090 (425) 255-4542 King County Superior Court Cause No. 12-4-05645-2 KNT Published in the Renton Reporter on October 12, 2012, October 19, 2012 and October 26, 2012. #690191. KING COUNTY DEPT. OF PERMITTING & ENVIRONMENTA REVIEW (DPER) 35030 SE Douglas St., Ste. 210, Snoqualmie WA 98065-9266 NOTICE OF LAND USE
PERMIT APPLICATION REQUESTS: Conditional Use Permit (CUP) File: L12CU005 Applicant: National Products Inc. Site location: 8406 Dallas Ave So Proposal: Construct new 11,882 sq. ft. metal bldg. adjacent to exist. light manufacturing bldg. for future manufacturing. Project Manager: Kim Claussen 206-477-0329 COMMENT PROCEDURES: DPER will issue a decision on this application following a 21-day comment period ending on November 19, 2012, written comments and additional information can be obtained by contacting the Project Manager listed above. Published this 19th day of October 2012 Published in the Renton Reporter on October 19, 2012. #690496 CITY OF RENTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RENTON CITY COUNCIL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the preliminary City of Renton budget for 2013/2014, as posted to the City web site at www.rentonwa.gov, has been filed with the City Clerk and a copy will be furnished to any taxpayer who will call at the clerk’s office, and NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Renton City Council has fixed the 5th day of November, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. as the date and time for a public hearing to be held in the seventh floor Council Chambers of Renton City Hall, 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton, 98057, to consider the following: 2013/2014 City of Renton Revenue Sources and Preliminary Budget All interested parties are invited to attend the public hearing and present oral or written comments regarding the proposal. Letters may also be submitted in advance of the public hearing to the City Clerk. Renton City Hall is fully accessible, and interpretive services for the hearing impaired will be provided upon prior notice. Call 430-6510 for additional information. Bonnie I. Walton City Clerk
Published in the Renton Reporter on October 19, 2012 and October 26, 2012. #690739. PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO. 1 OF KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON (VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER) Renton, Washington NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget covering the contemplated financial transactions for the calendar year 2013 of Public Hospital District No. 1 of King County, Washington and operation of its Valley Medical Center was filed in the records of the Commission in accordance with RCWs 70.44. 060(6) and 84.55.120. A public hearing on said proposed budget will be held in the Board Room of the Commission in the Valley Medical Center in the City of Renton, Washington on the 5th day of November 2012, at the hour of 5:30 p.m., at which time and place any taxpayer may appear and be heard in favor of, or against the whole of, said proposed budget or any part thereof. Upon the conclusion of said hearing, the Board shall, by resolution, adopt the budget as finally determined and fix the final amount of expenditures for the ensuing year. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO. 1 OF KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON (VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER) By: Sandra Sward, Assistant to the Board of Commissioners Published in the Kent, Renton and Covington/Maple Valley/ Black Diamond Reporters on October 19, 2012 and October 26, 2012. #691720. CITY OF RENTON NOTICE OF ISSUANCE & AVAILABILITY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT ADDENDUM (EIS ADDENDUM) Notice is hearby given under WAC 197-11-510 and RMC 4-9-070 that the Environmental Impact Statement Addendum (EIS Addendum) for the proposal described below was issued by the City of Renton Environmental Review Committee on Mon-
day, October 15, 2012, and is available for public review and comment. Copies are available for review at the Renton Main Library, located at 100 Mill Avenue South, and the Renton Highlands Branch Library, located at 2902 NE 12th Street, and at Renton City Hall, Customer Service Counter, 6th floor, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton WA 98057, and on the City of Renton web site: (WWW.RENTONWA.GOV). PROJECT NAME: Quendall Terminals PROPONENT: Campbell Mathewson, Century Pacific, L.P. PROJECT NUMBER: LUA09-151, EIS, ECF, BSP, SA-M, SM LOCATION: 4350 Lake Washington Blvd. DESCRIPTION: The proposal is located adjacent to Lake Washington on 21.46 ac of COR zoned property. The EIS Addendum to the DEIS issued December 10, 2010; evaluates potential impacts resulting from a new Preferred Alternative. Similar to Alternatives 1 and 2 in the DEIS, the Preferred Alternative is intended to be a mixed-use development. The Preferred Alternative would contain 21,600 SF of retail space, 9,000 SF of restaurant and 692 residential units. For those assumptions that have been modified under the Preferred Alternative, the updated analysis is included in the provided EIS Addendum. These elements include, Critical Areas, Aesthetics/View, Parks and Recreation, Transportation, Cultural Resources and Relationship to Plans and Policies. DOCUMENT PURCHASE INFORMATION: The Draft Environmental Impact Statement is available for purchase from the Finance Department on the 1st Floor of Renton City Hall for $25 per hard copy or $10.00 per CD, plus tax and postage (if mailed). COMMENT PERIOD: Written comments on the DEIS will be accepted for a 30-day comment period, ending 5:00 p.m., on Monday, November 19, 2012, and should be addressed to: City of Renton Planning Department ATTN: Vanessa Dolbee, Senior Planner
1055 S. Grady Way, 6th Floor Renton, WA 98055 Published in the Renton Reporter on October 19, 2012. #692027. NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE AND PUBLIC HEARING RENTON, WASHINGTON The Environmental Review Committee has issued a Determination of Non-Significance-Mitigated (DNS-M) for the following project under the authority of the Renton Municipal Code. Saddlebrook Preliminary Plat LUA12-077, ECF, PP Location: 13426 & 3430 156th Ave SE. The applicant is requesting SEPA and Preliminary Plat review for a 14 lots and 1 tract subdivision located in the R-4 zone with a land area of 4.35 acres and a density of 3.86 net du/ac. Lots would range in size from 9,400 SF 11,737 SF. The two existing buildings would be removed. Access would be via a new public road connecting 158th Ave. SE to 156th Ave. SE. 8 trees would be retained and 8,873 cy of cut and 5,636 cy of fill are proposed. Appeals of the DNS-M must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on November 2, 2012, together with the required fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and more information may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, (425) 4306510. A Public Hearing will be held by the Hearing Examiner in the Council Chambers, City Hall, on November 13, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. to consider the Prelimianry Plat. If the DNS-M is appealed, the appeal will be heard as part of this public hearing. Interested parties are invited to attend the public hearing. Published in the Renton Reporter on October 19, 2012. #692035. CITY OF RENTON NOTICE OF ORDINANCES ADOPTED BY THE RENTON CITY COUNCIL Following is a summary of the ordinances adopted by the
Renton City Council on October 15, 2012: ORDINANCE NO. 5671 An Ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington, amending the City of Renton fiscal years 2011/2012 Biennial Budget as adopted by Ordinance No. 5583, and thereafter amended by Ordinance Nos. 5595, 5616, 5638, and 5656 in the amount of $8,496,583, for an amended total of $540,018,705 over the biennium. Effective: 10/24/2012 ORDINANCE NO. 5672 An Ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington, authorizing the issuance of water and sewer revenue refunding bonds in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $10,000,000 for the purpose of refunding a portion of the City’s water and sewer revenue bonds, 2004; providing the form, terms and covenants of the bonds; authorizing the appointment of an escrow agent and execution of an escrow agreement; delegating certain authority to approve the final terms of the bonds; and authorizing the cash redemption of the City’s water and sewer revenue refunding bonds, 1998. Effective: 11/18/2012 Complete text of these ordinances is available at Renton City Hall, 1055 South Grady Way; and posted at the King County Libraries in Renton, 100 Mill Avenue South and 2902 NE 12th Street. Upon request to the City Clerk’s office, (425) 430-6510, copies will also be mailed for a fee. Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk Published in Renton Reporter: on October 19, 2012. #692182
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The Bainbridge Island Review, a weekly community newspaper located in western Washington state, is accepting applications for a parttime general assignment Reporter. The ideal candidate will have solid reporting and writing skills, have up-to-date knowledge of the AP Stylebook, be able to shoot photos and video, be able to use InDesign, and contribute to staff blogs and Web updates. We offer vacation and sick leave, and paid holidays. If you have a passion for community news reporting and a desire to work in an ambitious, dyn a m i c n ew s r o o m , we want to hear from you. E.O.E. Email your resume, cover letter and up to 5 non-returnable writing, photo and video samples to hr@soundpublishing.com Or mail to BIRREP/HR Dept., Sound Publishing, 19351 8th Ave. NE, Suite 106, Poulsbo, WA 98370.
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Seattle Public Utilities, a department of the City of Seattle, is seeking a FOREST MAINTENANCE WORKER at its Cedar River Watershed (Northbend) Location to perform an variety of skilled work in fo r e s t r o a d i m p r o ve ments and maintenance, r e fo r e s t a t i o n , h a b i t a t restoration, fire prevention and the building and m a i n t e n a n c e o f Wa tershed structures. For a complete description of duties and requirements and to apply, please visit the City of Seattle online Career Center at: http://www.seattle. gov/personnel/ employment/default.asp http://www.seattle.gov/personnel/employment/default.asp
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AKC BRITTANY PUPPIES. Beautiful 10 week old registered pups. Tails docked and dew c l aw s r e m o ve d . We l l mannered parents onsite. Come from strong hunting heritage. Only 3 Females and 2 Males left. $700 each. To good homes only. Call 360825-6180 to set appointment to view them.
AKC English Mastiff puppies, bor n 9/5/12. Father is OFA, hip and elbow cer tified and is also certified heart and eye. We have some remaining brindle puppies, both male and female. These dogs will be show quality, they carry very strong blood lines. Socialized around all ages. First shots are included. Pa r e n t s a r e o n s i t e . $1400 cash only. Serio u s i n q u i r i e s o n l y. Ready for their “forever homes� end of October. 206-351-8196
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Join us as we celebrate the 2nd anniversary of GLOW and provide lifesaving mammograms for those in the community most in need. A portion of ticket sales for Pink the Rink will be donated to The Breast Center at Valley Medical Center to help save lives. All you have to do is buy a ticket today! For more information and to purchase tickets, visit valleymed.org/glowevents.
Bring the Whole Family as we Pink the Rink at ShoWare Pre-game Party on the Plaza from 2 – 5 PM with inflatables, games and live entertainment by Mr. Pink, four handsome guys singing in tribute to all of the greatest female artists in history! Chance for a lucky attendee to win a pink Mini Cooper, compliments of Northwest Mini!
NORTHWEST MINI
GLOWing gate giveaway for the first 5000 spectators An exciting Thunderbirds v. Kamloops hockey game at 5 PM A special surprise for all who attend!
Special thanks for the generous support of our Pink Panther Partner, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
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