Redmond Reporter, October 19, 2012

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FEATURE | German exchange students visit with Redmond mayor [7]

SPORTS | Redmond High crosscountry teams are 4A Kingco Crest Division champions [14]

Candidates face off at debate

On Wednesday afternoon, candidates in the 45th and 48th legislative district races participated in a debate at the HYATT house hotel in Redmond. The debate was the Greater Redmond Chamber of Commerce’s membership luncheon for this month. From left, Roger Goodman, Joel Hussey, Larry Springer, Jim Thatcher, Ross Hunter, Hank Myers and Cyrus Habib. samantha pak, Redmond Reporter

A Sounder high five

Seattle Sounders FC goalkeeper Bryan Meredith, right, gives Peter Mervin, 3, a high five while his dad, Brendan, is all smiles at last Sunday’s Kindering day of play for special-needs athletes at Arena Sports in Redmond. See story on page 6. andy nystrom, Redmond Reporter

Greater Redmond Chamber of Commerce hosts event for 45th and 48th districts’ races Samantha Pak spak@redmond-reporter.com

With the election just weeks away, candidates running in races for the 45th and 48th legislative districts participated in a debate Wednesday afternoon at the HYATT house hotel in Redmond. The debate was the Greater Redmond Chamber of Commerce’s membership luncheon for this month and participants were 45th District, Pos. 1 incumbent Democrat Roger Goodman and Republican challenger Joel Hussey; 45th District, Pos. 2 incumbent Democrat Larry Springer and Republican challenger Jim Thatcher; 48th District, Pos. 1 incumbent Democrat Ross Hunter and 48th District, Pos. 2 candidates Democrat Cyrus Habib and Republican Hank Myers. Hunter’s challenger, Republican Bill Hirt, declined the chamber’s invitation to participate in the debate. Candidates were asked questions about education, transportation and taxes.

EDUCATION

While discussing education,

Hussey said there needs to be more of a focus on the K-12 system, as a number of students who do get accepted into college need to take remedial classes. Springer said it is important to increase teacher training in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education so students are more prepared for the transition to higher education. Thatcher said not all students want to go to college after high school. “There is an alternative to going to college,” he said. That alternative is learning a trade. Thatcher said they need to work on closing the trade gap as there is a

generation of trade workers set to retire, but no one to fill those jobs. Hunter said education is a deeply enmeshed issue. “You can’t do it with just funding,” he said. He said there needs to be more rigor in high school programs. In addition, Hunter said fixing the state’s education system will require bipartisan cooperation. While addressing education, Myers said they need to restore tech classes in high schools and focus on advanced classes at the junior high/ middle school and high school levels. Habib said to help with education funding, they need to make sure they are efficient in funding health care so there is no excess spending, as well as earmark incoming revenue for education. Goodman said they need to apply the Washington Supreme Court’s McCleary decision to properly fund education. He also agreed with Thatcher about closing the trade skills gap. “These jobs are right here, right now,” Goodman said. [ more election page 2 ]

Church pastor discusses same-sex marriage at Redmond service Samantha Pak spak@redmond-reporter.com

When Donald Schmidt and Donald Osmer returned to the United States after their wedding in Canada, they had to fill out some paperwork at the border — nothing unusual — but whereas couples in heterosexual marriages would be given one set of paperwork, they were given two sets. While some people would just view the extra forms as a hassle, this also showed Schmidt and Osmer that their country does not view their marriage as valid. Schmidt shared this story with the Swedenbor-

gian Spiritual Community during the church’s service last Sunday, which was held at DanceWorks Studio at 16641 Redmond Way in Redmond. As the pastor at Admiral Congregational United Church of Christ in West Seattle, Schmidt came in as a special speaker on the topic of same-sex marriage. “Our heritage as Christians is to be inclusive,” he said about acknowledging and accepting same-sex marriages. An example of Admiral Congregational’s inclusiveness is the church recognizing Schmidt and Osmer’s marriage. Osmer is currently between jobs and as [ more REF. 74 page 2 ]

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