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Climbing for the cure Local firefighters climbing to heights of Seattle tower to raise money in fundraiser for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

State of Renton is ‘very good,’ says Mayor Law in annual address By Brian Beckley

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Mayor Denis Law spoke of both the difficulties in overcoming the recent economic downturn as well as what he sees as a bright future for the City of Renton during his sixth State of the City Address Wednesday. “What is the state of our city?” Law said. “I think the state of Renton is very good.” Speaking before nearly 200 business and civic leaders at the event, organized by the Renton Chamber of Commerce and hosted by the Holiday Inn off South Grady Way, the mayor highlighted the city’s partnerships with local groups and Mayor Denis Law organizations throughout his 20-minute speech and focused on how the city has worked with its employees to find more efficient ways of doing city business. “The past several years have had a similar theme – finding new ways to provide city services with less revenue and fewer people,” Law said near the beginning of his speech. Law joked that most of his State of the City speeches have been similar in theme, noting that

“You want to know about the stairclimb?” asks Renton Battalion Chief Stan Engler with a gleam in his eye. “I know a lot about it.” Engler, 57, first ran up the stairs at Seattle’s Columbia Center Tower in 1992, part of the first group in the nowannual fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. He says he has not done it every year, but his time in 2012 – 13 minutes and 29 seconds – was the fastest in the department and good enough for a thirdplace finish in last year’s “masters” division and a 13th-best time overall. Not only that, Engler’s brother, David Engler, a former member of the Shoreline department, started the event more than 20 years ago with a flyer Engler still has. The flyer features a picture of David in full firefighter gear. It opens with the phrase “I challenge you” and ends with a P.S. – “Wimps should stay home.” David Engler’s challenge grew out [ more Climb page 10 ]

Battalion Chief and stairclimb veteran Stan Engler offers Kevin Krystofiak, 8, some advice on how best to attack the stairs during an event at The Landing March 2. Brian Beckley, Renton Reporter

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Work to begin on a place of hope for women, children Demolition on the lower level of Renton City Hall could begin mid-March to transform the former jail into a place of hope. A new women and children’s shelter called the REACH Center of Hope is scheduled to open there this May. The space is being developed by the Renton Ecumenical Association of Churches. Tuesday the group announced

Linda Smith, center director. that Justin Jensen had been Salvation Army renovates “I’m just filled with joy and selected as the contractor to see page 14 overwhelmed at the fact that punch out holes and create the center is opening and new walls in the basement of that there will be a place for women and City Hall. After the demolition work and children who are homeless.” restructuring is done, it will take a team of Smith updated REACH members and volunteers to haul off debris, former bunks, others from the community on the Center bars and stainless-steel toilets to make way of Hope’s progress, as did other project for a supportive and safe environment for team members. The audience filled the families. room, seated around a group of tables “I’m excited; I’m amazed,” said Rev. Dr.

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configured in a U-shape in the Renton Salvation Army’s dining hall. There are two phases to the project: a day center and an organized shelter. The lower level of Renton City Hall will be used for the day center. Area churches are to provide accommodations for overnight shelter for families of women and children. Currently the group believes it will be able [ more Hope page 14 ]

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Association plans old-timers dinner to honor 1930 to 1951 RHS graduates The Renton High School Old Timers Association annual dinner honoring alumni from the past is planned for May 19. This year, the group will honor past graduates from 1930 to 1951. Anyone who graduated from Renton High School during that time period is invited to attend the dinner, to visit with their classmates and those from classes around theirs. Reservations are required and the guest list will be capped at 200 people. The deadline for reservations is May 10. For more information or to register, contact Cleo Forgaard at 206-234-2923.

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Medical Center in accepting this award,” said Thompson. “It is an honor to co-labor with the hundreds of volunteers from our hospital staff and the community as we aim to provide needed medical services to the less fortunate.” Since its inception, Seattle Business magazine’s Leaders in Health Care Awards has recognized the individuals who are making outstanding contributions to improve the quality and affordability of health care in Washington state. “Dr. Bob, as he is fondly known, has worked at Valley for over 25 years and he is an emblem of what it truly means to be a tireless and compassionate care giver, committed to helping people in need,” said Rich Roodman, Valley Medical Center CEO.

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Renton native on a ‘personal journey’ to volunteer at Vietnam orphanage By Brian Beckley bbeckley@rentonreporter.com

Renton native and photographer Ava Van is hoping her experiences at a Vietnam orphanage this spring will make for some great pictures and experiences, but that’s if she gets time away from the work she’ll be doing. Van, 22, will spend 57 days in Ho Chi Minh City, volunteering at the orphanage, feeding, bathing and caring for the kids, as well as teaching them a little English. “I’m going to be very busy,” she said recently. “There’s 600 kids there.” Van, a Lindbergh High School graduate, hopes to use her photography and reporting skills to draw attention to the plight of the kids, many of whom are still suffering the effects of Agent Orange, a toxic herbicide used by the U.S. military during the Vietnam War. “There are a ton of people that are still sick over there,” she said. For Van, the trip to Vietnam is also something of a personal one. While she said she always wanted to do a volunteer trip of some sort, she choose Vietnam because it is her heritage as well. “I wanted to explore my culture and learn a little more about my background,” she said. Van also said she was adopted and raised by her grandparents, which gives her another tie to the kids she hopes to bring a little hope. “Even though we were poor and my biological parents weren’t present in my life, I was upbeat and optimistic about the future,” she said.

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Arts Equinox theme for 2013 is ‘Moving Pictures’ The Renton Municipal Arts Commission and Allied Arts of Renton invite you be part of Renton’s growing arts and culture community by attending the Spring Arts Equinox next Month at Renton Civic Theatre. Meet other professional and amateur artists and learn about what’s

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Washington state’s education office has recognized Kennydale Elementary School as one of the state’s top schools. Kennydale is being recognized for having students who perform in the top 10 percent of all Title I schools in reading and math, based on state test scores during the past three years. Kennydale is one of 69 schools identified as a 2013-2014 “Reward School.” “Kennydale Elementary is a school full of talented, compassionate, committed educators and parents who work diligently to increase academic rigor and engage students in meaningful learning,” said Kennydale Principal Bill Tarter. “I am so proud to be a part of a learning community that works this hard, cares this much and is able to affect such wonderful results.” Reward Schools are leading the reform and improvement efforts across the state and have no significant gaps in performance among subgroups of students, states a district release. This includes no gaps among subgroups of students, including ethnicity, socio-economic status, special education and English Language Learners.

Kyle Nelson is a senior at Hazen High School. He holds a 3.6 grade point average (GPA) Nelson has been involved in National Honor Society, class and associated student Kyle Nelson body officer, Highlander Club, Local Association of Student Councils, concert choir, man choir, baseball, football and swim team. He has received the Outstanding Junior Award, All Seamount in baseball, football and swim team and baseball player of the year. He volunteers with National Honor Society, the Seahawks 12K and Rock N’ Roll Marathon. Nelson hopes to attend a four-year university or military academy to study psychology or sociology. He would also like to study Spanish. Nelson plans to hold a career in government and policy making and to become a member of Congress.

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Matthew Nelson is a senior at Lindbergh High School. He holds a 4.0 GPA and has been a member of Ad Adstra and jazz choir, as well as, cross-country and track. Nelson has received

National Honor Society, Washington Aerospace Scholar, Top Ten Students of the Year and junior varsity letters in cross-country and track. He volunteers with the Highline Premier Football Club. He hopes to attend a four-year university to earn a master’s degree in education. Nelson would like to become an elementary school teacher and teach in King County. Delfin Buyco is a senior at Renton High School. Buyco holds a 3.9 GPA. He is involved with speech & debate Ccub, Key Club, science club, National Honor Delfin Buyco Society, Renton Peer Members, cross country, swim team and tennis. Buyco has received Outstanding Junior Award, AMC School Award, honor roll, math department award, and symphonic band letter. He works part-time at Kumon North America and volunteers with Key Club and Summer Search. He plans to attend a four-year University to study Biology. Buyco hopes to have a career in the field of biology as either a biochemist, biomedical engineer, biotechnologist or microbiologist. The students and their parents are honored guests at a regular Rotary luncheon.

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Seahawks, GLOW run coming in April More than 3,000 runners and walkers are anticipated to converge on The Landing for the fourth annual Seahawks 12K Run at The Landing Sunday, April 21. The event includes the Seahawks 12K Run, the GLOW 5K Run/Walk and the Seahawks Play 60 Kids Run. The annual event was launched as part of the NFL Play 60 program, whose mission is “To make the next generation of youth the most active and healthy.” “The City of Renton is once again proud to host the Seahawks 12K Run at The Landing,” said Mayor Denis Law. “This event brings thousands of participants to our community where they have the opportunity to enjoy spectacular lake views as they run along Lake Washington Boulevard toward their final destination at The Landing that offers great shopping, restaurants and entertainment.” To register, visit the Seahawks 12K Run at The Landing website at http://seahawks12Krun.com. Here are the costs: Seahawks 12K Run • $30 – Early registration (through Feb. 28) • $35 – General registration (March 1 to April 18) • $45 – Late registration (April 20 at Dick’s Sporting Goods at The Landing from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and April 21 from 7:30 a.m.-8:45 a.m.)

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There are ways to fight Smart meters in cities By Karen Jo Dobson

We have the same question up here in Northeast Renton, not just about our songbirds and hummingbirds but the vast decrease in all our pollinators in the decade since the wireless networks have been layered in over this whole hillside and even back in the May Creek canyon/wildlife corridor behind us. Thanks to Paul Ouellette for raising this issue to the Renton City Council and Utilities Committee, and to this newspaper for covering the story. Paul isn’t the only citizen who’s “not buying” the cover stories on this. A movie is being made on Smart meters as a health risk to all life, showing how the science has been corrupted by industry backed studies discounting the non-thermal effects of microwave and discounting the affect on the human body (an electrical and chemical form) of electromagnetic frequency ever increasing toxicity in our world. The Telecom Industry (which is responsible with its lobbyist for the 1996 Telecom Act which allows them to put cell towers all over the country with the public having no right to complain about the locations, numbers, height, number of receivers/ transmitters) and local governments in bed with the feds are not listening to the public on this, in fact we don’t even have a place at the table where the deals are made with the utilities and Smart meter industry. Here’s what you can do: 1) Write a letter to your utility via registered mail with copy to your local government: “I do not give consent for you to take away my analog meter and replace it with a Smart meter.” Add editorial comment: “This is not the rightful role of our government or of our industrial/tech sector, to put our health and privacy at risk without our input or consent. We wish to preserve our rights, freedoms, and our nature.” 2)Go to www.takebackyourpower.et for a worldwide directory of groups active in exposing the real risks of Smart meters and to donate to or order Josh’s movie, due May 2013. 3) Go to stopsmartmeters.org for a list of 100 or more municipal governments, mainly in California and British Columbia, that have listened to their citizens and put a moratorium or have voted against more wireless pollution in their communities. 4) By next year at this time you can visit Kenyon Dobson Park, to be gifted to the City of Renton and preserved in its natural state as a woodland habitat without wireless networks or other threats to birdlife, pollinators, or peace and quiet for humans - to hike back to the May Creek Trail system or just relax among the big trees, this park is a gift to Renton by Art Kenyon, who lived here 60 years.

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RCT auction is Saturday The Renton Civic Theatre is marking its 25th anniversary with a dinner and auction Saturday, March 9. Ticket prices include plated dinner, drinks, entertainment, silent and live auction and first look at the Renton theater’s next season. Tickets are $50 per person, which includes dinner and drinks, or $380 for a

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The Renton School Board will examine superintendent candidate applications and select preliminary interviews in a special meeting this Saturday, March 9. The public is invited to

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Police honor their own By BRIAN BECKLEY Renton Reporter Assistant Editor

The Renton Police Department honored its 2012 Employees of the year during the city council meeting March 4. Chief Kevin Milosevich was on hand to present the 2012 awards to the three employees of the quarter (the department only handed out three last year) and the employee of the year.

This year Detective Steve Morris, Officer Eric Stevens, and Administrative Assistant Melissa Day were honored for their work within the department. Day received the Employee of the year Award. According to Milosevich, the awards are a “bottom up” program, with nominations and votes coming from within the department ranks, not the administration.

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A Maple Valley man is facing voyeurism charges after he admitted to spying on a barista changing her clothes at a coffee stand in Renton. Garth B. Olsen, 47, was arrested Feb. 26 after he crawled up on an icebox outside the Cowgirls Espresso stand on Lake Washington Boulevard and watched one of the baristas disrobe. When police contacted the 20-year-old barista, whose name is not being released, she was crying and shaking and was hesitant to open the door, even for the police. She told police that when she arrived for work at approximately 4:20 a.m., she noticed a man, later identified as Olsen, standing near the stand and told him they would not open for another 20 minutes, at which point he said he would wait. The barista then went to the bathroom to change her clothing. While she was getting changed she heard a loud banging and looked up to see Olsen staring at her through the bathroom window. According to the charging papers, Olsen then told the victim “Let me see your ass, you’re a [expletive] whore!” The barista then called the police and hid in the corner of the bathroom. She told police that had never happened before and she worried the man might try to break in and sexually assault her. Officers responded to the call and located Olsen, who attempted to run, but was detained and identified by the barista. During a search by police, several pieces of paper containing addresses for pornographic websites were found on Olsen, as was a piece of paper containing the barista’s license plate number and the words “Cowgirls Espresso” written above it. According to police, the window at the coffee stand is about four inches wide and is approximately 6 feet 6 inches off the ground. During an interview with police, Olsen admitted that he climbed on to the ice box and looked in the window. He also told police he had written down the barista’s plate number because he planned to go on the internet and find more information on her. Olsen has a prior conviction for voyeurism in 2006 against his step-daughter and has a pending failure to register case. He also has two convictions for assault in the fourth degree from 2001 and a driving under the influence from earlier this year. The state requested bail of $50,000 and a no-contact order. His arraignment is scheduled for March 13.

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The following information is compiled from Renton Police Department case reports. By DEAN A. RADFORD dradford@rentonreporter.com

An 18-year-old Renton man listening to music on his headphones was kicked and punched by a group of about seven young people as he walked in the 3200 block of Northeast Seventh Street at about 10:20 p.m. Feb. 10. The same group apparently had attacked another man at about 10:34 p.m. near the 1700 block of Harrington Avenue Northeast. The Renton man was taken to where the suspects in that assault were taken into custody; CRIME he idenalert tified This week’s… two of the at-

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tackers. The two teens, a 15-year-old from Renton and a 17-year-old from Kent were arrested for investigation of firstdegree robbery. They were also being investigated for malicious harassment for what police describe as a racially motivated assault. The Renton man was bleeding heavily from his face, with blood dripping from his nose and onto his sweatshirt, when officers arrived. He was tripped and fell to the ground, defenseless, and the assault by the juveniles began with their fists and feet. He was hit by a metal object. The victim tried to cover his face. The assault stopped when someone noticed the bleeding. The group took his cigarettes, cell phone and $5 and fled east on Northeast Seventh Street. He called 911. The attackers were both male and female. Two members of the group had an AK-47 tattoo on their hand and another had a snake tattoo going

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Brothers brawl while driving on Rainier Two brothers in their 50s from Seattle ended up bloody during an argument while driving in a van in the 100 block of Rainier Avenue South at about 5:10 p.m. Feb. 10. One of the brothers, a paraplegic who was sitting in the passenger seat of the van, told an officer he became upset over his brother’s driving. The driver hit him about six times, causing his nose to bleed. The passenger tried to fight back, but his brother bit him on the hand, breaking the skin in several places. The driver told the officer his older brother had grabbed his head near his eye and that is when he hit him on the head. He also pointed out he was covered in beer. The officer noted his shirt and pants were wet and he smelled of beer. The driver had said his brother had stolen money from him. The brothers both were injured, but the older one declined medical aid. The driver was arrested for investigation of fourth-degree assault and taken to jail. A nephew indicated the driver was the primary aggressor.

Accuser becomes accused in argument A 59-year-old Seattle man was advised not to file a police report for an incident in which he was the aggressor. The man argued with the residents of an apartment in the 3700 block of Northeast Fourth Street at about 10:30 p.m. Feb. 9. He smelled of alcohol and pushed the occupants and swore at them. After police arrived, the people involved agreed to go their separate He is survived by two daughters, Gerry Franceschina and Carolyn Krol of Renton; son Michael Christiansen of Lake Tapps; six grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife Genevieve.

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Suspect robs nail salon staff of $120, items A girl waiting in the back of nail salon for her mother to arrive with cash to pay her bill was caught on a security camera Feb. 10 rifling through a cabinet where an employee’s purse was stored. The mother came to the salon on 108th Avenue Southeast about an hour after the girl said she didn’t have the money to pay for the manicure and pedicure. The employee discovered her wallet missing at home. Stolen were $120 in cash, five credit cards and a drivers license.

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St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in the Renton Highlands, along with its talented musical groups, is presenting Andrew Lloyd Webber’s rock-opera “Jesus Christ Superstar.” The musical, an interpretation of the gospel accounts of the last weeks of the life of Jesus, has been a popular production since its inception on Broadway in 1971. The shows are March 15, 16, 17, 22, 23 and 24. All the shows are at 7 p.m. The stars are local talent Jess Hamilton, Charles Mack, Meredith Hatcher, Wuesly Esparza and Greg McDole. Admission is pay as you wish. Refreshments will be offered with a donation. St. Matthew Lutheran Church is at 1700 Edmonds Ave. N.E., in Renton For more information, contact Angel Swanson at swanjoi@aol.com or call 425-226-2420

Christian Fingerstyle guitarist Josh Snodgrass will perform March 24 at the Renton Bible Church. Snodgrass will play solo acoustic guitar arrangements of popular hymns, worship songs and several original pieces. His playing has been compared to Tommy Emmanuel and Chet Atkins. His new CD, “Sacrifice, Worship, Love,” will also be available. The event is 6 p.m. March 24 at the church.

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MUSIC Vino at The Landing 800 N 10th Place, Suite E, Renton Contact: 425-282-0382, www.vinoatthelanding.com 7 p.m., March 9, Andre Feriante, Spanish guitar, free 6 p.m., March 14, Barrister Winery with Dominic Calandri, prices vary 7 p.m., March 16, Danny Godinez, solo guitar, free 7 p.m., March 23, Katie King Jazz Trio, free 7 p.m., March 30, Live music TBD

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Law to gather businesses, property owners on strengthening downtown [ law from page 1] only his first speech in 2008, just weeks before the Puget Sound region started a slide into the recession that was picking up speed around the country, was the exception. “Times were very good, or so we thought,” he said. Since then, the city’s population has grown 67 percent, from 56,000 to about 94,000, mostly through annexations. But in that time there has been a 15 percent reduction in the city’s workforce. Law said it was the city’s employees that have led the way in finding efficiencies, while continuing to provide the services the citizens need. “At City Hall, our employees stepped up to the challenges and today, I want to brag a little about what we have accomplished as a city despite significantly reduced resources,” he said. The mayor went on to highlight what the city has been able to accomplish, even while dealing with the “worst recession to hit this nation,” including $85 million in grants that have gone to infrastructure improvements, as well as parks and trails. The city opened Heritage Park in the Highlands

and completed three new trails. Law also said Renton, working with six other south-sound municipalities, built and opened a state-of-the-art jail facility. “Seattle built a ferris wheel, we built a jail,” he said to laughs. Law also cited the “first comprehensive recycling program in King County,” which he said has diverted nearly 25,000 tons of recyclable materials away from the landfill. “Investing in infrastructure is investing in the future of our city,” law said. Calling public safety his “top priority,” Law cited the work of police and firefighters to increase safety throughout the city’s parks and trails and to work with citizens to identify and address problems, such as one North Renton landlord against whom criminal charges are being prepared, thanks in part to a new ordinance to deal with property owners who allow illegal activities on their land. As for the economic state of the city, Law said he believed it was “on the rebound.” The mayor cited continued economic development and growth in the city, noting that The Landing has seen new businesses move

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in, record sales at existing business and the apartments located there are at 90 percent occupancy. Though, the mayor said, there were still issues to address. “Downtown Renton continues to struggle,” he said, noting the recent announcement that after more than 60 years in business, Renton Western Wear closed its doors. Law said he intends to host a meeting of downtown property and business owners in coming weeks to “discuss and re-prioritize our efforts in revitalizing our downtown core.” Much of the mayor’s speech, however, was focused on the

partnerships the city has built with local groups and businesses. Law highlighted the Boeing Co.’s increased 737 production as well as the partnership with the Seahawks that draws more than 20,000 fans to Renton each summer. The Renton Municipal Airport is also scheduled to undergo its most extensive improvements in more than 50 years, including the replacement of taxiways and the construction of a new bridge from Boeing to the runway. Law also cited an anticipated $12.5 million aerospace training facility set at the airport. Airport improvements are to be funded by the

federal government, Boeing and the city. The mayor also spoke of the collaboration between the city and Puget Sound Access designed to change the theater into a stateof-the-art multimedia studio. City Council members cited the mayor’s focus on partnerships as the biggest takeaway from this year’s speech. “Renton’s success is the strength of its partnerships,” said Council member Rich Zwicker. “That’s what’s holding us all together,” Council member Don Persson echoed. Council member Ed Prince cited the economic parts of the mayor’s speech, noting that the city has done a “masterful job” competing through the economic downturn and said he shares the mayor’s optimism for a growing Renton economy. “I think we’re in really great shape as a city,” he said. “Renton’s in a good place,” council member Marci Palmer agreed. “It’s been well-managed during a very difficult time.” “There’s a bright future for the businesses and citizens of Renton,” said new Chamber of Commerce CEO Lynn Wallace, adding that “partnerships make things happen.”

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REACH Center of Hope expects to open in May at the former City Hall [ HOPE from page 1] to accommodate five to six families or up to 25 people. “The idea is to stabilize people for a week to a month until they can get a long-term solution,” said Smith. REACH is still gathering support among its member churches and elsewhere to house families overnight and staff hosts for the stays. One idea in the works is a REACH Volunteer Force that calls on people in their 20s and 30s to devote time as volunteer overnight managers. The group has discussed inviting volunteers to stay overnight one night a week for four weeks and attend meetings at Luther’s Table to reflect on the experience over a beer. To enlist churches in the effort, representatives from St. Andrew Presbyterian Church explained what they went through to make their commitment. Dana Holstine and Laurie Rossnagel gave insight on a feasibility study the church conducted. “It came down to providing a safe place for a mom and her kids to sleep,” said Holstine to the audience.

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She called the process her church went through identifying team members, doing vision sessions and researching answers to questions “fluid,” meaning it all eventually came together for them. “This is a window of discovery; we’re going to do this together,” she said about the new endeavor. Members at St. Andrew will clean out clutter to make space for a homeless family and volunteer hosts. It will be the first church to participate in the project as the overnight host site. “This is exactly what the kingdom of God is about,” said Smith in her welcome to the group. All along the group has been working with project team member Sally Cumming’s words in mind, “We can do this,” said Smith. The REACH Center of Hope is expected to open in May. For more information about the center, visit http://www. reachrenton.org/reach-center-of-hope.html.

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The Renton Salvation Army recently reported serving a record 197 people at its community supper. The church had recently been experiencing more people in need of a hot free meal, said Capt. Chris Aird. He suspects it is because of the tough economic times people are experiencing. Last month saw an additional 974 new clients the Renton Salvation Army served, on top of the thousands that staff already serve. “We are very very busy,” said Aird. The Salvation Army will start a roughly six-month renovation project for its building at 720 S Tobin St. in Renton in the next couple of weeks. The project was started with funds from a bequeath from local resident Helen Dyrdal, whose estate donated $500,000 to the organization in 2010. They are hoping to raise an additional $300,000 to complete the project. For more information on the project, visit www.salvationarmyrenton.org

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Bargain Plaza offers thrifty alternative New store offers fashionable options to mall offerings for young, diverse customers of the Renton Highlands and surrounding community By TRACEY COMPTON tcompton@rentonreporter.com

“But here, I get everybody. I see Hispanic people coming in, white folks coming, African American folks coming - just diversity.” Chris Kim

discount to mall prices. It is the first business venture for the 25-year-old son and a dream project for the 53-year-old father. The senior Kim has 30 years of experience in the retail clothing industry. He recognized an opportunity to open an outlet-type clothing store at a space in the Highlands off Sunset Boulevard. Passing by the complex, he thought it would be a great location to open a store if there was a vacancy. Once there was, he

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like the type of shopping that I do,” said Chris Johns of Renton. His mother told him to come check out the store, knowing that it might have items he likes. “They got a lot of hip items, hot items, for the not-so-square person, I guess,” said Johns. Just like this example, Chris has received a lot of repeat customers based on word of mouth and walkins, he said. The Kims spent more than $24,000 to renovate the space with new lighting, painting, wall-systems and construction. Renovations took three months. The work paid off because Chris hears from customers all day long how nice the store looks, he said. “My concept is this one,” he said. “Even though I sell everything cheap, I make sure customers feel comfortable when they come to the store. Because I’m selling cheap (goods) it doesn’t have to be a really clumsy store.” His model is to keep the store clean and prices low, so that it benefits the customer.

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“I’m expecting good things out of this store, for sure, if I keep my mindset humble,” Chris said. “That’s very important.” He is able to keep the prices low, he said, by cutting out the middle men. His years in the retail industry have afforded him certain relationships with wholesalers and manufacturers. He deals directly with them. On some items, with his markdowns for customers, he knows he’s not making much money, but his goal is to accommodate many shoppers’ budgets.

“I enjoy it when I buy it really cheap because of my relationships,” Chris said. “But I’m going to drop the price according to my purchase price and keep it down.” Currently, Bargain Plaza has three part-time staff and Chris is there everyday. Going forward, he hopes he can improve every aspect of the store from price to merchandise to meet the people’s needs. Reporter Tracey Compton can be reached at 425-2553484, ext. 5052.

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Gyros House, at The Landing, is giving back to the community by participating in Fairwood Elementary School’s upcoming auction. “We are a family restaurant here in Renton, and it’s important to support our families,” said Moussa ElMoussa, owner. He felt honored, he said, to be a part of the school’s auction on March 16 at the Fairwood Country Club. The club is located at 17124 151st Ave SE in Renton. For more information call Linda Sowah at 253-320-6742.

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The former president of the local chain Boss Wear clothing stores has opened a fashionable discount store with his son in the Renton Highlands. Chris Kim, who is now retired from Boss Wear operations, opened Bargain Plaza this winter with his son Kris. It is an 82,000-square-foot store with about 300 brands of clothing and accessories, sold at a 20 to 30 percent

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boys besting Sequim 59-56 in an overtime thriller, winning on a last-second shot from Zach Lee, and the girls beating Wapato 38-34 in the opener. But the tournament’s second day did not go as well for either Indian team. The girls faced off against W.F. West of Chehalis in their second game, and

PUBLIC NOTICES Superior Court of Washington County of King In re the Estates of: MARVIN L. LUND and HELEN M. LUND, Deceased. NO. 13-4-01029-9 KNT NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of these Estates. Any person having a claim against the decedents 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: March 1, 2013. PR WILLIAM J. LUND 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. 13-4-01029-9 KNT Published in the Renton Reporter on March 1, 2013, March 8, 2013 and March 15, 2013. #745439. VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER District Healthcare System NOTICE OF BOARD COMMITTEE Notice is hereby given that the Valley Medical Center Board of Trustees Compensation Committee will meet on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 from 09:45-11:45 p.m. in Conference Room B of Valley Medical Center. BOARD OF TRUSTEES (District Healthcare System) By: Sandra Sward Assistant to the Board of Trustees Published in Kent, Renton and Covington/Maple Valley/ Black Diamond Reporters on March 8, 2013. #751150.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Commissioners of Soos Creek Water and Sewer District will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, March 13, 2013. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m., and will be held at the Marriott SeaTac Airport Hotel, 3201 S 176th Street, SeaTac, Washington. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss: Financial Report Operations Budget-to-Actual Results for 2012, Financial Summary History, Debt Payoff Schedule, Consultants, Delinquent Accounts; Water Adjustments 2012, Capital Improvement Program Completed in 2012 - DE’s & Value of Systems, Contracts: 2012 Water & Sewer Inventory; Water & Sewer ERU History; Average Cost of Wholesale Water: Unaccountable Water History. The Board will make no decisions at this meeting, and there will be no public input or comment. THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING WILL BE HELD AT 4:30 P.M., WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2013, AT THE DISTRICT OFFICE SOOS CREEK WATER & SEWER DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 14616 SE 192ND STREET RENTON, WA 98058 Published in the Renton Reporter on March 8 #751378. CITY OF RENTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING RENTON CITY COUNCIL **REVISED NOTICE – updated address description** NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Renton City Council has fixed the 11th day of March, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. as the date and

time for a public meeting to be held in the seventh floor Council Chambers of Renton City Hall, 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton, 98057, to consider the following: 10% Notice of Intent to Annex approximately 20.5 acres, bordered to the north by SE 120th St. (NE 8th St), to the south by SE 124th St. (NE 6th St), to the east by 157th Ave. SE, if extended, and to the west by approximately Shadow Ave. NE. (Parker Annexation; File No. A-13-001; Proponent: A. Krail) All interested parties are invited to attend the public meeting and present written or oral comments regarding the proposal. City Hall is fully accessible, and interpretive services for the hearing impaired will be provided upon prior notice. Call 425-430-6510 for additional information. Bonnie I. Walton City Clerk Published in the Renton Reporter on March 8, 2013.#751480. VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER District Healthcare System NOTICE OF EDUCATIONAL MEETING An educational meeting of the Board of Trustees of Valley Medical Center will be held from 8:00-7:00 p.m. on March 22, 2013 at Cedarbrook Lodge, 18525 36th Ave So., SeaTac, WA 98188. A regular meeting of the board will be conducted from approximately 11:00-12:15 p.m. in Closed Session pursuant to RCW 43.70.510, 70.41.200 and 70.44.062(ii). BOARD OF TRUSTEES (District Healthcare System) By: Sandra Sward Executive Assistant to the Board of Trustees Published in the Kent, Renton, Covington/Maple Valley/Black Diamond Reporter on March 8, 2013 and March 15, 2013. #751151.

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the Bearcats went out fast, taking a 25-12 lead into halftime and hanging on to beat the Indians 44-25. Renton came back on Saturday, however, winning the consolation game 34-33 on a last-second layup from Seamount League Player of the Year Taylor Farris to secure third place in the tournament. The girls finished the year 22-5. The boys team was not as lucky, however. On Friday, the boys dropped their semifinal game to the eventual champions from Pullman 51-41, landing them in the consolation game for third place. Renton faced Lynden on Saturday, but last year’s champs proved too much for them, with the Lions coming out on top 64-41. “Overall, I thought we did a pretty good job,” Coach Rick Comer said of his team’s play. “To be the fifth-best team (in the state) is quite a season.” Comer cited the buzzerbeater win in the opening round as one of the highlights of the season, but said

the style of play in the next two games was different from the up-tempo game the Indians like to play. Comer also said Lynden was the “biggest team” they faced all year and the Lions ran Renton up and down the court. The state tournament birth and fifth-place trophy capped a tremendous turnaround from last season. The Indians finished the 2011-2012 season with a 10-14 record but with seven seniors back on the team and an influx of top-shelf underclassmen, Renton stayed undefeated until the final regular season game of this year and finished with an impressive 24-4 record. “It was all hard work,” said Comer, who was named Seamount Coach of the Year this season. Comer said though he loses seven players to graduation, he has a strong core of three sophomores and a pair of JV players who were brought up for the state tournament that he expects to help lead the team next season. Both Comer and Ellis also cited numerous

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For the first time in school history, the Renton High School boys and girls basketball teams each brought home trophies from the state basketball tournament in Yakima. After first-round wins from both teams, the Indians struggled in the second

round, but the girls team eventually won third place while the boys brought home a fifth-place finish. “Combined, this is the best year we’ve ever had,” said Renton High School Athletic Director Wendell Ellis. The state tournament weekend started out great for both squads, with the

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