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Police ‘adopt-aschool’ after loss of SRO funding Officers now encouraged to drop by schools on their beat and spend time By Brian Beckley bbeckley@rentonreporter.com
The gateway to autumn The entrance to Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park is framed by the colors of the season as the leaves exploded into a riot of oranges and reds this past week. But all of those falling leaves can be a nuisance so the city is asking residents to clear leaves away from storm drains in their neighborhoods to try to prevent flooding as the inevitable rains move in. Brian Beckley, Renton Reporter
While in the past a police cruiser parked in a school may have been a sign of an emergency, changes in police procedure involving schools mean that may no longer be the case. “If you see a lot of cop cars out at a school, don’t be alarmed,” said Commander Chad Karlewicz. “It’s by design.” The Renton Police Department this year has started an “adopt-a-school” program that encourages its officers to routinely stop at schools along their beats, going so far as to encourage them to sit in the lots while they handle paperwork. “If they have downtime or are working on paperwork from other calls, we’re asking them to work on it at a school lot,” Karlewicz said. The change is due to a loss in grant funding that resulted in the department losing money for its three school re[ more Police page 5 ]
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Ballots are headed to voters this week for the Nov. 5 general election and in Renton the candidates for City Council are going into the home stretch. In the battle for the seat left open by Councilman Rich Zwicker’s decision not to run for re-election, local businessman Armondo Pavone and community activist Stuart Avery are squaring off to take his place on the dais. Pavone, 51, lives in the Renton Hill neighborhood with his wife Angela and two boys, Roman, 5, and Dominic, 3. He is a Renton High School and Shoreline Community College graduate and
restaurateur who is the past president of the Downtown Renton Association and current member of the Renton Hill Association, Renton Blue Ribbon Panel, Renton Rotary and Chamber of Commerce. Avery, 52, lives in the Windsor Hills neighborhood with his wife Shannon and two sons, Forrest, 18, and Garrett, 13. Avery is a graduate of Lake Washington High School and studied creative writing at Bellevue Community College and mechanical drawing at Lake Washington Technical College. He is vice president of operations at MIE Corporation and is perhaps best known as a former leader of the group that led the petition drive to place a
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Two Renton City Council seats are up for grabs in the Nov. 5 general election, including one with no incumbent. Stuart Avery and Armondo Pavone are running for the seat held by Rich Zwicker, who decided not to seek re-election for Position 2. Beth Asher is challenging incumbent Terri vote on the downtown library location on the 2012 ballot. He also volunteers with Renton’s Community Supper and was recognized as New Life Church’s Volunteer of the Year 2012. The Renton Reporter submit-
Briere for Position 6. Briere was appointed to the council in 2000 and won election in 2002. The Renton Reporter has asked each candidate to respond to questions about their races. Today, we’re publishing the responses from Avery and Pavone. Ballots were mailed Wednesday and should arrive in Renton mailboxes this weekend, at the latest. Contact the King County Elections Division, 206-296-8683, if you don’t receive a ballot in the next few days. [ more election page 14 ]
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October means a visit from the ghost of Halloween Past wore their costumes to school, guaranteeing that no real school work would be done. Endless rounds of Heads Up Seven Up, arts and crafts, a costume contest and – best of all – the Halloween party, when moms paraded in with two-liter bottles of 7Up, sherbet ice cream and Tupperware containing the most wondrous chocolate and vanilla cupcakes with perfectly dolloped orange frosting and dotted with bats and spiders. After school we twiddled our thumbs by the window, waiting for that sweet reddish hued dusk on the horizon – the universal signal for Go Time! Kids took to the streets in packs. I can still feel my gloriously stuffed pillowcase swung over my shoulder, feeling as free as a Depression-era hobo riding the rails, sweating despite the chilly fall air that’s always tinged with that slightly smoky smell. My sister and I trolled the neighborhood leaving no stone unturned, our battle cry was the simple door bell ring and “trick or treat!” These days I try to recreate this feeling of freedom for my kids, despite the fact that more often than not schools don’t let you wear costumes and some don’t even let you bring treats to school. But really, at the end of the day, all you need is a costume story, “I’m a lumber jack (pause) ummm, who got bit by a zombie. I have two minutes before I turn.” AND a good neighborhood. I forgot how important a part your neighborhood plays in a successful Halloween when we moved out to east Renton. It’s wilderness country compared to our old neighborhood, Renton Hill. Our first Halloween at our new house I quickly realized how street lights (it was literally pitch black) and sidewalks (I nearly
The Ossorio clan gets ready for Halloween with a trip to Carpinito Brothers Farm in Kent, which promises fun for the whole family. Submitted broke my ankle in a ditch) are essential to the whole experience. That and other kids, of course! Our new neighborhood had so few kids that one house visited hadn’t seen a trick-or-treater in more than 10 years. She was so excited she rushed back into her house, returning with handfuls of sunflower seeds that she dropped into the kids pillowcases. I have to admit that Halloween was a dud. Now, we just go back to our old neighborhood on Renton Hill and it’s like we never left: Same guy on the corner still giving out fullsized candy bars. The other day I read a headline; it said something along the lines of, “Will you let your kids actually eat their Halloween candy?” Can it actually be true that par-
ents are considering NOT letting their kids eat their candy? What fresh nonsense is this? One of the best feelings for a kid, or at least this one, was in spite of being dead dog tired, laying out my booty at the end of the night in an unbelievable circle on the living room floor, a kids version of being a millionaire for one night. I’m not going to fib, that candy was sweet. And, after trading with my sis late into the night (she was partial to peanut butter cups and I adored Snickers), we savored those treats for weeks to come. But even sweeter than a pile of Halloween candy were the memories created back then and in a different way today with my own kids; making memories to last a lifetime.
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I love Halloween. When I was a kid Halloween was the only thing that made then end of summer and going back to school tolerable. As the leaves were busy turning yellow, red and brown, my sister and I were raiding Mom’s closet and makeup drawer for inspiration. A zombie punk rocker? A Mummy was a possibility. After all I did have that Ace bandage from when I sprained my ankle. Halloween is the quintessential equalizer: with a little creativity everyone can play. I loved movie night at our house, the anticipation of a Saturday night, mid-month when one of the three main channels would feature the Charlie Brown Special, “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!” My love of Halloween has not wavered. Just the other day, I was nearly as giddy as my 3-year-old. He was busy hopping around the puddles at Carpinito Brothers pumpkin patch and I was still searching for the “most sincere pumpkin,” a chubby round guy with a twoinch stem and smooth sides. I’m a traditionalist when it comes to carving my pumpkin, triangle eyes, nose and a zigzagged grinning mouth. Later that evening we carved our pumpkins, festooned our doorstep with spider webs and witches, then stripped kernels off Indian corn filling the house with popped corn smell coated in real butter as we watched, Roald Dahl’s “Witches.” When I was a kid everyone
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The Renton community lost one of its most prominent and involved citizens this past week when Suzanne Thompson died Oct. 9. She was 70 years old. Thompson was a community mainstay who worked at McLendon’s Hardware for 40 years and enjoyed playing the Christmas elf during the holidays. She was also heavily involved in Renton events. Thompson was very active in the Renton community and served on Renton River Days board, the Chamber of Commerce, the Piazza and Farmers Market board, the Soroptimist Club and School District Advisory Committees. She was also proud to be nominated for Renton Citizen of the Year. Suzanne Marie Sauve was born on Sept. 8, 1943, to Irvin J. Sauve and Wilma S. Geroux of Moxee, Wash. She was the second of six children and attended Holy Rosary Grade School, Central Catholic High School and Yakima Valley College. She married David Thompson of Renton on Oct. 5, 1968, and the couple lived in Bellevue. Thompson is survived by her devoted husband David
Thompson of Bellevue; her son, Joshua Thompson; two granddaughters Cyrenna and Morgan and their mother Dori; and five siblings, Joseph Sauve (Selma) of Sequim, Cheryl Kumma (Richard) of Kirkland, Janice Kelly (Robert) of Bothell, Thomas Sauve (Melissa) of Yakima and Stephen Sauve (Nancy) of Yakima; 13 nieces and nephews and 13 great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Thompson loved to travel and experienced many wonderful trips with her husband to Australia, New Zealand, China, Hawaii, Alaska, Mexico, the Caribbean and Europe. She also cherished the memory of her trip to the Vatican with her mother. Friends remember Thompson’s home as a delightful gathering place for friends and family. Her loss will also be felt through the city and especially at the events at which she volunteered. “We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Suzanne Thompson. Suzanne was a trailblazer whose positive influence impacted our community and whose capable, dignified leadership will never be forgotten,” said Renton Mayor Denis Law in a statement. “She was an incredibly caring and thoughtful woman who touched the lives of many. “Suzanne has left a profound legacy for the city of Renton and far beyond. The impact of her life and achievements will live on in our memories,” he continued. “She will be truly missed, and her memory honored and cherished by all for many decades to come.” Renton Reporter Publisher Ellen Morrison said city events would not be the same without Thompson’s presence. “She was always everywhere,” Morrison said. “It is hard for me to wrap my head around Suzanne
Thompson being anything but full of life,” she added. “She always looked like a burst of sunshine, with a smile on her face and a glow in her eyes. In fact I don’t think Suzanne needed a costume to look like Santa’s helper; that was just her, helping others while having rosy cheeks and a smile.” The City Council also held a moment of silence in honor of her passing. A celebration of Thompson’s life is scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Renton Pavilion Event Center, 233 Burnett Ave. S. Committal service will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery, Moxee, Wash. Memorials may be sent to Soroptimist of Renton; Renton Clothing Bank, Renton Salvation Army, Friends of Renton School District, Overlake Hospital or a charity of your choice.
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ficers are helping lockdown drills and other goingson at the school. “It’s a conscious, concerted effort to spend more time at the schools.” At St. Anthony’s in downtown Renton, the school hosted an assembly on Monday to introduce its officer to the students. Principal Michael Cantu said the new program is great from his perspective, because now his building has a police presence where before it did not. “As a principal I love it and just his presence is calming,” Cantu said. “It’s a good feeling to have him coming by.” Cantu said the kids also enjoy seeing the police. “They responded real well to him,” Cantu said, adding that he has a “nice approach to kids.”
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ahead of forecasts, we have a long way to go before we are again fully funding public safety, transportation and community services without adding more taxes or fees. B.) Our current unsustainable appetite for annexing additional communities. Are we adding financial risk, while failing to support existing economically depressed areas in our city? PAVONE: Continued funding of vital city services and economic revitalization of the downtown core. 2. How will you work to solve them? AVERY: Budgeting is the toughest task, but it can be done. Our family raised ourselves out of years of living in debt and credit dependency. We learned to live a life we could afford and not the one we thought we should afford. I will work hard to be a part of budgeting decisions that preserve health and human services, public safety and infrastructure. New revenues should not be dependent on additional taxes but rather more people and employers paying existing taxes. That means attracting more employers, and more residents of all income levels who seek good homes and safe neighborhoods within our current boundaries. Expanding boundaries increases revenues, but not without similar high costs, leaving us weak in the face of eventual economic downturns. PAVONE: In order to continue funding of vital city services, I believe we need to work closely with administration and council members to continue budget practices that
look toward the future. To revitalize downtown in an proactive and integrated manner, we will need to work with the Community Economic Development Department and the community at large to develop an integrated Downtown Redevelopment Plan that will serve as the “road map” for downtown revitalization efforts. This cooperative effort will address the need for a more vital downtown district through a combination of business development activities and physical improvements to maximize downtown’s unique assets. The key to the success of this plan will be to create classic public/ private partnerships that continuously and systematically improve every aspect of the downtown from its land uses to its infrastructure to its image. The outcome would create an active pedestrian-friendly environment that includes a range of residential, retail, service and dining options.
been extremely good to my family and me. My wife and I are raising two young boys in this community and we have a vested interest in the future of our city. We have watched as Renton has evolved into a very desirable city that is safe, progressive and provides residents with quality parks, schools and other family amenities. I believe our community has a bright future and I look forward to representing the interests of our citizens as a member of the City Council.
3. Why do you want to be on the council? AVERY: I want to be on the council because Renton residents have asked me to run. Change is needed. Status quo isn’t working anymore. Renton needs a fresh breath of reason and humility on the council. To put it simply, we need more “Cowbell.” Humor aside, I want to serve and be part of Renton’s future. PAVONE: I have lived in the Renton community my entire life. My family has been here for generations and my father retired after a career with the Renton Police Department. I have owned and operated businesses in the downtown core for the past 30 years. Over the years, Renton has
4. What do you believe is the role of the City Council member (please share a little of your philosophy of governance)? AVERY: The role is to represent Renton residents in policy decisions, taking into account both the objectives of the city administration and the needs and desires of the community when moving on any issues. Council members need to be engaged and seeking input. Listening is the key. Finding sensible common ground is the objective. I appreciate strong conflicting points of view. I enjoy an environment where ideas and perspectives can be challenged, respected and considered. PAVONE: City Council members are
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7. If money were no object, what would be at the top of your wish list for the city? AVERY: I would like to see the Renton’s Arts and Culture master plan expanded and fully funded. With that in mind, a significant redevelopment of the downtown core into a walkable, working and living community for all ages, all income levels, and all cultures. PAVONE: If money was no object, I would like to see the revitalization in three of Renton’s core neighborhoods: The Renton Highlands, downtown and Cascade. 8. You and your opponent both obviously care very much for the city. Why should voters choose you over your opponent? AVERY: Yes, we both care very much about Renton. It’s really about leadership. We need council members on the ground engaged in action and involved. It’s not about who you are or
whom you know, it’s about what you’re doing and the efforts you’re willing to put into making a difference. I believe it takes a servant’s heart and a results-oriented mind to be a good leader. I have demonstrated both through my own, and my family’s involvements in Renton over the past years. PAVONE: I have been involved and serving the community for the past 30 years. As a business owner, I have collaborated with management teams, created budgets and understand fiscal responsibility. I am a creative problem solver that looks for solutions, not blame. 9. Finally, what is the current council and administration doing right? AVERY: Renton is the best city bar none. That says a lot about past and current city leadership. There are far more right things happening than wrong. We have much to be thankful for and proud of because
of our past and present leaders. Renton is full of amazing people; many of them work for the city and serve the people of the city. I can only see it getting better and hope to be an active part of it. PAVONE: The city has performed well during a very devastating economic time and still the city continues to provide quality service. I believe the council and administration have worked well together to protect the interests of Renton citizens.
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6. Perhaps the biggest issue the council has dealt with in the past two years has been the library annexation and rebuilds. What are your thoughts on this process and would you support de-annexation if the issue arose? AVERY: That’s a loaded question. The 76.4 percent vote for the Cedar River library location was an affirmation that all the sacrifices made by many were indeed merited. But the effort should never have been necessary, and had the administration and council done a better job, it wouldn’t have been. I would not consider de-annexation moving forward. KCLS brings a lot of good things to the table and to unwind it would lead to another avoidable disaster. I believe Renton lost as much as it gained from annexation. It was a poorly and hastily written deal, which left us holding the financial bag for far more than it ever should have. The eventual silver lining? We will have two beautiful new libraries at the best possible locations and people in Renton are now paying attention to what’s happening at City Hall. PAVONE: As a child I remember visiting the Cedar River Library and
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Just how long will disgust with D.C. last? Probably not long Hours into the partial unplugging of federal government, HappyClam was anything but joyous about the feat of the nation’s elected leaders. “Our government has become an embarrassment,” the creatively named one wrote in an online comment on HeraldNet.com. “Just remember all the morons causing the problems so they can be removed from office swiftly.” Such disgust has since become measurable throughout the country. In an NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll conducted last week, six out of 10 people said they would vote to replace every member of Congress, including their own, if they could do so. They can’t, and if history is any indication, they won’t when the opportunity arises in the 2014 elections. Right now, 375 of the 435 House of Representative seats up for election next year are rated as “safe” for one party or the other by political science professor Larry Sabato of the University of Virginia’s Center for the Study of Politics. And only eight are tabbed as “toss up” by Sabato in his well-respected “Crystal Ball,” which tracks competition in federal contests. While Americans dislike Congress and have a tradition of saying they want to “kick the bums out,” it never happens, said Kyle Kondik, managing editor of Sabato’s Crystal Ball. Most of the “bums” will get re-elected without much of a fight. Washington is no exception. All 10 House seats are deemed safe for the incumbent and, as of today, none of the office-holders even faces an opponent. Leaders of the state’s Republican and Democratic parties insist there’s plenty of time to recruit candidates who can mount viable challenges. They reflexively reject the suggestion their party is already conceding seats to the other’s incumbents. “As soon as the election is finished Nov. 5, that’s when we survey the landscape,” said Susan Hutchison, the state GOP’s newly minted chairwoman. “Voters have a short attention span. They are not thinking about 2014 yet. Even the Democrats want to wait until the 2013 cycle is over.” If there is to be a battleground, it would most likely be in Washington’s 1st Congressional District, which stretches south from the Canadian border to Kirkland. It encompasses communities and farms in Snohomish, Whatcom, Skagit and King counties. The state’s Redistricting Commission designed it to include as equal a number of Republican and Democratic voters as possible. Commissioners envisioned this district, more than any other, to be where the two parties could send their best gladiators to duel every two years. But rookie Democratic Congresswoman Suzan DelBene of Medina looks as comfortable an incumbent in that seat today as Democrat Rep. Jim McDermott in Seattle and Republican Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers in Spokane. Hutchison said she’s talking with a “couple very strong candidates” who Jerry Cornfield
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Letter to the editor Asher, Avery to provide city with fresh ideas Renton has two new candidates seeking City Council positions: Beth Asher and Stuart Avery. Both will bring innovative perspectives to council if elected Nov. 5. Renton has experienced significant economic and demographical growth in recent years. We’ve emerged as one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the region, with a population of 51 percent people of color, and a poverty rate increase of 89 percent within the last decade. We have complex and different challenges today that require fresh ideas, new solutions and a creative approach. Toward achieving this aim we need leadership and a public process that’s open, transparent, that promotes community involvement which fosters trust and rapport among its members as we build a thriving community with shared prosperity and equity for all Renton residents. Beth and Stuart “understand this!” They’ve successfully demonstrated leadership and
commitment to the community as volunteers with others to keep the Cedar River Library at its current location. Beth is a smart, passionate, creative, energetic leader who’s exceptional at researching, organizing and working collaboratively with others. She is a wonderful listener and learner. With integrity, Beth keeps the best interest of Renton residents at heart. She’s a courageous advocate who will stand up during difficult times for what’s right for Renton residents. Stuart’s at his best when looking out for the needs and interest of others. I’ve known Stuart as a father, husband, friend and community advocate. I can attest that he is true to them all. He does what he believes is right with tact, professionalism and diplomacy. Renton needs Both Beth and Stuart on City Council because they understand the importance of shaping our city’s future by engaging the community in the decision-making process, to inform our collective and shared prosperity. I enthusiastically support Beth Asher and Stuart Avery!
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won’t decide until after the November election. Meanwhile, DelBene is solidifying her position. She’s raised several hundred thousand dollars and is presumed able to self-finance in a pinch, if needed; she did en route to winning the seat in 2012. Her voting record may not be much of a target. In the shutdown, she’s voted with the Republican majority in the House to reopen federal agencies, sealing off one potential line of attack. Her high-level involvement in writing a new federal farm bill is a resume booster, too. And one other sign of her strength — the National Republican Congressional Committee
isn’t devoting much attention to her. “National Republicans last cycle never felt like it was a good district for them,” Kondik said. “If that’s the way they felt about it last time, why would they feel any differently (now).” If there isn’t a good tussle in this district in 2014, there’s unlikely to be any worth noting elsewhere in the state. That probably won’t put HappyClam, and a whole lot of others, in a mood to smile.
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Local arts organization, Allied Arts, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a special performance by the Seattle Philharmonic at the IKEA Performing Arts Center, in Renton. The Allied Arts Annual Fall Family Concert is 2 p.m., Oct. 20 at IPAC, 400 S. Second St., Renton. “It’s wonderful being part of this group of dedicated people, who truly care
about supporting culture and the arts in our community,” said Jaris English via email. He’s been the Allied Arts’ president since May 2012. “We are proud to provide financial grants to help support local groups and individuals, who are involved in the arts,” English said. The annual fall concert is just one of the events the arts group is responsible for throughout the year. Allied
Arts also hosts the Chalk Walk at Renton River Days, the Renton Annual Arts Show, at both the spring and fall arts equinox, and at Renton Municipal Arts Commission events. “One of my proudest accomplishments, as president of Allied Arts in 1999, was to facilitate the upgrading of the theater being planned in the Renton High School remodel from a mere theater to a Perform-
ing Arts Center,” said Char Baker, via email, about her work with Allied Arts. “I served as chairman of the committee that raised the additional 1.5 million dollars needed to upgrade the facility. The support that came from the community for this vision was incredible,” she said. Allied Arts is starting a youth scholarship program for young artists, musicians and dancers, to commemo-
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Renton’s Comer headed for coaches Hall of Fame By Brian Beckley bbeckley@rentonreporter.com
With nearly 400 wins and 10 league championships under his belt, Renton High School basketball coach Rick Comer can now add one honor to his resume: Washington Interscholastic Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Famer. Earlier this month Comer was selected as one of Hall of Fame’s Class of 2014. “In Rick’s case it was unanimous,” said Dave Dickson, WIBCA Banquet Chair. Dickson said it was not just Comer’s impressive stat sheet that led to his induction, but also because he is a “quality individual.” “People that know Rick know he’s
done it the right way,” Dickson said. High School Athletic Director “He cares about the kids, he doesn’t Wendell Ellis. “There really isn’t a lot he hasn’t seen.” just care about winning.” Dickson cited Comer’s Maybe not, but winlongevity with a single ning is what Comer has “People that know done. Rick know he’s done it school and his win-loss record as major factors. In 22 seasons at the right way.” Comer is expected to Renton High School, Dan Dickson, WIBCA cross the 400 win plateau Comer has racked up Banquet Chair this season, which Dicka record of 395-168. son said puts in a “pretty He has coached two 10 elite group.” league championship But beyond the play teams, two district championships, on the court, Dickson, who said had eight teams qualify for the state he has known Comer through a tournament, including last season when the Indians finished fifth, and friend for 20 years, called the coach a “quality individual” who brings a was named Seattle Times Coach of “positive energy when he walks into the Year in 2002 and 2006. a room.” “Rick has had a long and distinEllis agreed and said Comer has guished career here,” said Renton
been a “staple” at Renton High, where he also teaches. “He’s able to share that with students and players and get the best out of them,” Ellis said, citing the breadth of Comer’s career. Ellis said when he told Comer of the news, the coach’s response was that it would be great for the school instead of thinking about what it would mean for himself. “He encompasses what you want in a stellar coach and a stellar teacher,” Ellis said. The WIBCA Hall of Fame Banquet is set for July 23, 2014, in Tacoma. Reach Editor Brian Beckley at 425-255-3484, ext. 5050
Hazen volleyball tops Highline in straight sets By Brian Beckley bbeckley@rentonreporter.com
The Hazen volleyball team moved to 7-5 this week with a 3-0 win Tuesday night over Highline at
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Hazen High School. Hazen stayed in control most of the match, slowed only by an extended delay in the first set as referees checked rotation charts and substitutions. But after
the delay, Hazen still came out ahead with the score changing in their favor due to confusion on the Highline side of the net. In the end, Hazen won the first set 25-18, the second set 25-11 and the third set 25-14. Shelby Sturman had eight aces and eight kills for the Highlanders while Marcela Macias had 20 digs and three aces in the win. Kelsey Allen added seven kills and two aces and Sarah Sherrod had 15 assists and four aces. The Highlanders played at Foster in Thursday and will take on Lindbergh Tuesday at Hazen High School. Reach Editor Brian Beckley at 425-255-3484, ext. 5050
Lindbergh beats Renton, stays undefeated By Brian Beckley bbeckley@rentonreporter.com
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The Lindbergh Eagles football team remained unbeaten this week with a 24-13 win over Renton at Renton Memorial Stadium. Renton scored first, with a 27-yard field goal from Zach Hasson and took their 3-0 lead into the second quarter. In the second, Lindbergh quarterback Devon Jackson kept the ball himself for a 1-yard touchdown run to give the Eagles a 7-3 advantage over the Indians at the half. Renton opened the scoring n the second half as well, with Ernie Davis taking the ball in from the 1-yard line to make the score 10-7. But Lindbergh answered quickly with Daniel Wiitanan returning the ensuing kickoff 80 yards for a touchdown of his own. The point-after attempt was blocked, but the third quarter ended with the Eagles up 13-10. Renton tied up the game in the fourth, on a 36-yard field goal from Hasson. [ more EAGLES page 13 ]
Hazen libero Marcela Macias serves during Tuesday’s game. Left, Sablena Milinganyo spikes one past the defense. Brian Beckley, Renton Reporter
Hazen soccer beats Evergreen, Renton By Brian Beckley bbeckley@rentonreporter.com
After a slow start to the season, the Hazen Highlanders soccer team seem to be hitting their stride, beating their opponents this week by a combined score of 13-0. The Highlanders used their Oct. 10 matchup against Evergreen as a tune up in advance of their match against Renton this past Tuesday, beating Evergreen 8-0. Then, on Tuesday Hazen bested the surprising Renton Indians by a score of 5-0. Evergreen is enjoying their best season in four years, but the Highlanders were on their game and it showed on the scoreboard. Sophomore forward Erin Zetterberg had two goals and two assists, senior captain and defender Gabby Brower had a goal and two assists,
and Brianne Sherin had two goals to lead Hazen in points. Junior forwards Brook Swenson and Emma Lorrigan also had goals and Senior midfielders Cindy Hanson and Korbyn Walls had assists. Two players called up from the JV also combined on a goal when sophomore mid Sarah Hart scored off an assist by Freshmen Forward Allison Sargent. “It was nice to be able to ease into the league tonight.” said coach Ken Matthews in a press release. On Tuesday, the Highlanders faced off against the Indians, who were 7-2 coming into the matchup having outscored their opponents 46-13. But Hazen dominated play, outshooting Renton 24-2 in a 5-0 victory at Renton Memorial Stadium. “In the past we’ve handled Renton [ more HAZEN page 13 ]
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Highlander football crushes Evergreen Hazen wins 41-26 to get second win of season By Brian Beckley bbeckley@rentonreporter.com
Five different players scored six touchdowns for the Hazen High School football program this past week as the Highlanders picked up their second win of the season with a 41-26 victory at Evergreen. Four of the touchdowns came on passes from quarterback Nolan Hoover. Hazen jumped out to a quick lead
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The Lindbergh Eagles volleyball took their win streak to five games, but there was where it stopped as the Eagles beat Evergreen but dropped a match to Kennedy Catholic. On Oct. 10 Evergreen jumped out to a quick lead, besting the Eagles 2521 in the opening set, but Lindbergh re-grouped and won the next three
Members of the Seattle Seahawks on Oct. 1 visited Honey Dew Elementary School to encourage students to stay healthy, active and connected to school. The visit is part of the National Football League’s Play60 program. The Seahawks will visit other schools through the NFL season. Seahawks players Alvin Bailey, Gregg Scruggs and Ryan Seymour joined Blitz, the Seahawks mascot, to present students with positive messages about doing well in school, and tips and encouragement on staying active, eating right and playing outside for at least 60 minutes each day. The NFL launched Play60 in 2007 as a national youth health and fitness campaign focused on increasing the wellness of young fans by encouraging them to be active for at least 60 minutes a day.
sets to take home the match victory. In set two, Lindbergh won 25-17. In the third set the came out on top 25-11 and completed the victory with a 25-14 win in the third set. Connie Tua led the way for the Eagles with eight kills, 22 digs and four aces in the match. Aajua Brooks added 10 kills of her own and Diane Danao contributed 28 digs. Lauren Martinez had 29 assists and 10 digs for Lindbergh while Aleisha Simpson
added nine kills. Unfortunately, the undefeated Kennedy Lancers were waiting on Tuesday. Kennedy bested the Eagles 25-14, 25-17 and 25-5 to win the match in straight sets. Lindbergh played Tyee Thursday at home and travel to Hazen Tuesday. Reach Editor Brian Beckley at 425255-3484, ext. 5050
[HAZEN from page 12] but this isn’t that team anymore,” Matthews said in a press release. Eight minutes into the game senior midfielder Cindy Hanson put Hazen on the board, scoring off an assist from Sherin. It wasn’t until sixteen minutes later that Brower scored unassisted. The first half ended at 2-0. Matthews said, “We’ve struggled with our scoring so we tried a little variation on our formation. At the half we changed back and we got our game back a little.” Sherin picked up a goal of her own 20 minutes into the second half after a cross by senior mid Kristina Holm. Hanson got her second of the night off a neat volley during a corner from
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Brower at the 67th minute mark. Junior Attacker Brook Swensen added the final goal off Brower’s second assist at 77:00 minutes. “This season has kind of been the good news bad news deal,” said Matthews. “These last two games we’ve seen several players with great performances at keys places and times. But there are still some positions where we aren’t getting what we need.” Matthews said he believes the Highlanders, who started the season with a handful of losses, haven’t even come close to their best game, but they have a great opportunity to do that Thursday as they travel to Highline. “Two out of the three 3A teams are going to the playoffs. A win Thursday against Highline is a good chance for us to secure one of those two spots,” he said.
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Officers called for backup Oct. 2 when a patron who a bar wanted trespassed appeared ready to fight them in the parking lot on Northeast 44th Street. A bar employee told officers the 31-year-old Renton man was harassing other patrons and acting strangely. Two officers asked him to step outside so they could talk. The officers took a tactical stance and the suspect moved aggressively toward an officer. He refused to sit down and appeared ready to fight the officers. He told an officer to taze him. He told the officers to call him the devil, which the officer wouldn’t do. He continued to yell and spoke nonsensically. The two officers called for
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A 24-year-old Renton woman got her wish when she tried to rob a bank of $1 and was taken back to jail. Unarmed, the woman walked into the Wells Fargo bank on South Grady Way and stood in line on Oct. 3. She walked up to the teller and asked for some money. The teller told her to swipe her card. The teller wasn’t sure she was serious when she said she was robbing the bank. But she was and the teller activated the bank’s alarm. The teller and a supervisor discussed the situation crouched behind the counter. The teller stood up and the woman told him she does this all the time and has gotten $1,700. She just needed the dollar to give to officers when they arrived. An officer recognized her from a bank robbery about a year earlier. Another employee asked if he could help her. She said, “Yes, I’m robbing your bank and you should cooperate and give me the money. You should at least give me a dollar.” The employee didn’t have a key to the money drawer, so she turned to leave the
victim and seemed to indicate he was going to grab a tool or weapon. The light turned green and the victim pulled into a gas station, the Dakota right behind him. The Dakota driver yelled at the victim for cutting him off and hit him in the chest. The victim stepped back and the Dakota driver kicked him in the shins, butt, groin and legs. The victim managed into escape into the gas station, but was able to take photos of the Dakota and vehicle. Officers used that information to track down the Dakota driver, a 49-yearold Tacoma man. He wasn’t immediately located, but he was cited for fourth-degree assault.
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FREE SEMINARS & EVENTS
Knowledge is the first step to a healthier you! Maintaining the best health possible should be a priority. Give yourself a wellness advantage by keeping informed on health issues that matter most to you and your family. Valley Medical Center is dedicated to improving the health of the community by offering seminars and events led by our expert physicians and healthcare specialists. Presentations cover a wide range of topics, so keep checking our line-up for the events of most interest and importance to you.
BABIES R’US AND PITTER PATTER ARE TEAMING UP FOR ONE AMAZING BABY SHOWER!
Unless otherwise noted, events are FREE.
Join us on Saturday, October 19, Noon – 3 PM
Sign up online at valleymed.org/events or call 425.656.INFO (4636)
Southcenter Babies R’Us / Toys R’Us 17501 Southcenter Parkway, Tukwila WA 98188 Health & Safety Fair for New & Expecting Parents Great giveaways and drawings Learn about valuable resources and health information from Valley’s Birth Center, Level III NICU, Midwives, OB/GYNs, Urgent Care, Children’s Therapy, and Pediatrics Free health screening for gestational diabetes
You’re Invited!
Fun activities for the entire family
HIP & KNEE REPLACEMENT Thursday, October 24, 6 – 7:30 PM Medical Arts Center Auditorium William Barrett, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon
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