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Changes to parking lot hours downtown worries business owner By Brian Beckley bbeckley@rentonreporter.com
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Tyler Starkenburg, 5, dressed as a cheeseburger, and his father Rick Starkenburg, do some early trick-or-treating downtown at this year’s “Olde Fashioned” Halloween Party. There were fun and games for all ages and, of course, candy. See page 19 for more photos of all the fun. Brian beckley, Renton Reporter
Changes to one of the city’s downtown parking lots has one business owner worried about the safety of her staff. Earlier this year, the city changed the public parking lot on the 200 block of Main Avenue from an all-day parking lot to a short-term lot that maxes out at four hours. According to the city, the idea for the lots was to provide a place for customers at downtown businesses and the fear was that the lot was being used by residents taking transit to work. This summer, a business owner brought the issue to the administration and a group was created to look into the matter. The city recommended converting the allday lot to four-hour parking, converting 60 spaces at the old city hall building, located at 200 Mill Ave., to free all-day parking and converting a series of street parking spaces from one-hour to two-hour parking. On Sept. 23, Nancy Cejudo, owner of Ben’s Loans on South Second Street, brought her concerns about the change to the City Coun[ more Parking page 9 ]
Fire chief ‘very concerned’ about potential 2014 budget gap Despite bright spots in the city’s economic forecast and budget, there is one department in Renton that is facing the potential of a budget crunch next year. According to Fire Chief Mark Peterson, his department could be looking at a gap of approximately $500,000 in the 2014 ledger. “I’m very concerned,” Peterson said this week. Peterson said his department is facing the funding shortage primarily because more than 10 percent of his 155-person department is injured or on light duty, meaning other firefighters and emergency personnel are being paid overtime to “backfill” those shifts.
“We try not to shut down equipment,” Peterson said. According to Peterson, the Renton Fire Department is slowly but surely getting older and “key parts” such as shoulders, knees, hips and especially backs can get hurt just doing the job. Peterson refers to police and firefighters as “occupational athletes” because of the amount of physical activity required on the job, which can be taxing. He said 78 percent of the calls to which the department responds are not fire, but emergency calls and many of those can involve the lifting of patients who do not necessarily fall in places that are easily accessible or allow proper lifting technique. Because of that, injuries can occur.
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Peterson also cites a change to firefighter pension plans that occurred in the late 70s. Under those rules, health insurance becomes the responsibility of the firefighter after he or she retires, which Peterson said has added to people staying on the job longer. On top of that, the 2008 recession hit the department relatively hard as well, lowering assessed valuation and hindering building and development in the city right at a time when the Benson Hill annexation added thousands to city’s population, increasing the call load at the fire department. “We weren’t getting the tax collections we were used to,” Peterson said. Adding to the department’s “perfect storm” of funding problems was the initia-
tive limiting revenue collection increase to 1 percent, no matter what cost increases might be, in this case 2 or 3 percent each year, according to Peterson. All of that has led to the potential $500,000 gap in Peterson’s $24 million budget. Peterson said part of the problem is that about 85 percent of the budget is locked up in salaries and benefits and cannot be used to help make up the difference. “We don’t really have that much wiggle room in our budget,” he said. Peterson began talking about the upcoming budget issues this fall during Public Safety Committee meetings and said he is “very concerned” that levels of service may [ more budget page 8 ]
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Inside HAVE YOU SEEN THIS MAN? Police are looking for Luis A. Martinez regarding an alleged rape and kidnap. [ PAGE 11] A NEW HOME DOWNTOWN Valley Cities Counseling is getting ready to open its new office in downtown Renton. [ PAGE 5 ] THE HALLOWEEN SCENE Check out some of the photos from the “Olde Fashioned” Halloween party and Club Thursday’s pumpkin carving event. [ PAGE 19]
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Kristian Nieves-Sorensen gathers the leaves at Jones Park along the Cedar River Oct. 26. Kristian, 6, and his sister Karstyn Nieves-Sorensen were enjoying the weather with their parents. BRIAN BECKLEY, Renton Reporter
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Students in the Lindbergh High School DECA chapter chose the Childhaven Youth and Family Services as the focus for their fundraising and community service efforts for this school year. DECA is a program that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management. The Lindbergh students set a goal of raising $2,000 for Childhaven to support a capital project at Childhaven.
Lakeridge’s new teaching method improves scores By Sarah Kehoe skehoe@rentonreporter.com
A federal grant gave Lakeridge Elementary School the tools it needs to improve student performance over a three-year period. After just two years, fifth grade math scores increased by 35 percent and reading scores went up 25 percent. Third grade math improved by 33 percent and fourth grade math by 22 percent. Lakeridge is among 27 Washington state schools to receive the School Improvement Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Education. The grant is given to the lowest-performing schools as determined by the school district. Any school accepting a grant had to agree to adopt one of four strategies: replace the principal and at least 50 percent of the staff, create new governance and implement new or revised instructional programs; close the school and enroll students in another betterperforming school; close the school and reopen it as a charter school; or transform the school through new instructional strategies, more learning time, better leadership and other techniques. Lakeridge received $2.7 million and transformed the school by
School happenings Campbell Hill to provide more after-school activities Campbell Hill Elementary School is partnering with the YMCA to provide after-school activities for students. The program will provide about 50 students with individual homework help, tutoring, art, recreation and more. The collaboration is an example of how Campbell Hill staff are responding to
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replacing leadership, hiring math and reading coaches for teachers, adding an extra 30 minutes to the school day and adding five extra days of school for the school year. “When I was brought in as the new principal during this change, the first thing I did was hire 11 new teachers,” said Lakeridge Principal Jessica Calabrese. “Our teachers had to change the way they do instruction and the way they are evaluated changed.” Teachers meet every week at the school for professional development classes. They apply their knowledge in the classroom, then meet again to discuss results before finalizing their lesson plans. “This method just works,” Calabrese said. “We are seeing great results in the classroom and our kids are doing better and better all the time.” The students’ scores are not just based on standardized testing. Teachers gauge improvements based on meeting with each student individually and watching how they conceptualize math problems or reading. “I am very proud of the commitment and focus Lakeridge staff have demonstrated on behalf of their students,” said Merri Rieger, Renton School District Superintendent.
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A chart provided by the University of Washington shows the progress made by Lakeridge students from 2011-2013. courtesy GRAPHIC “The growth over the past two years is evidence of the hard work of staff, students and parents. The relentless determination to help each child succeed is to be commended.” The goal of the Student Improvement Grant is to understand which practices produce the most significant improvements in stu-
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Auburn Mayor Pete Lewis makes run at Port commissioner Mayors of Renton, Kent, Federal Way, Tacoma all endorse the three-term mayor BY MARK KLAAS mklaas@auburn-reporter.com
Closing in on the home stretch of his three demanding terms as Auburn mayor, Pete Lewis had been looking forward to retirement. More time with his grandchildren, more fishing, and at last, time to take that long-postponed trip to Europe with his wife, Kathy. Then an opportunity arose to serve as a Port of Seattle commissioner. Lewis couldn’t ignore the call to become a “voice” for regional cities, to represent the many people who live and work near the ports of Seattle and Tacoma. Lewis says he’s more than qualified to handle a tough job like that. As mayor, Lewis says, he understands how state and local government work and how freight mobility and transportation are vital to the economy. “I’m used to working with tough situations. I’m used to going into full rooms of Type A personalities who all know that if everybody listened to them, everything would be OK,” said
the 67-year-old Lewis, who opposes incumbent John Creighton for Port of Seattle commissioner, Position No. 1, in the Nov. 5 general election. “I know how to get things done.” It is a critical time, Lewis noted, to make an impact, to set a course for the region’s ports and boost maritime trade, manufacturing and tourism. “It’s time for somebody to stand up and say, ‘This needs to be done, and here’s why,’” he said. The Lewis-Creighton battle is one of four races for seats on the five-member Port board. Lewis, who announced his candidacy in May, has picked up major endorsements, including the support of mayors of several regional cities – Kent, Renton, Federal Way and Tacoma. The Seattle Times recently endorsed Lewis, praising his “decorum and ethical leadership … and calm (demeanor).” As Lewis sees it, with so much at stake, the Port needs to step up now. The Puget Sound Region is under the threat of losing ship-
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ping business from competitors in British Columbia, Mexico and Southeast U.S. coastal cities because of the widening of the Panama Canal in 2015. Furthermore, the Port of Seattle must negotiate and settle the possibility of a newly constructed sports arena in Sodo, and determine how a likely venue would affect area traffic, trucking routes and shipping costs. The Port also must resolve how to financially complete and improve connecting infrastructure, namely finish State Routes 509 and 167 – critical freight links between the ports of Seattle and Tacoma and key distribution centers, warehouses and industrial areas in King and Pierce counties And the Port also must contend with a push to move coal by rail to export terminals proposed in Longview and Bellingham. Regarding global trade, the deep-water regional ports of Seattle and Tacoma stands to lose big if it doesn’t improve its own conditions, Lewis said. Other locations, including Canada, are investing billions of dollars into their ports to lure shipping contracts. “And we’ve done nothing,” Lewis said. “If we don’t fix it …
and we’re running out of time … then we’re out of business. “Either we show that we are going to fix the infrastructure or they start going to Prince Rupert or the Gulf (of Mexico) ports,” Lewis said. “We’ll end up with a bunch of 18-wheelers coming down I-5 and I-90 bringing goods here that cost 10 to 15 percent more than what we are paying today.” Urgency calls for federal, state and local leaders to come up with a plan to step in to extend those vital corridors, Lewis said. Regarding a new sports arena, Lewis says a compromise must be reached, one that requires an enhanced corridor for the Port that swiftly and effectively secures freight traffic during business hours outside of commute and game traffic. Lewis says coal trains offer no economic benefit to the area and the ports. He suggests solving the infrastructure problem “so that the railroads don’t need to use coal as a replacement for containers.” The ports, with this approach, would profit, he said. As commissioner, Lewis said, he would bridge gaps between the competitive ports, promote the commissioners board’s transparency, improve its reputation,
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Valley Cities moves office downtown By Ross Coyle rcoyle@kentreporter.com
Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation is expanding its site in Renton. The current office, located at 221 Wells Ave. S., provides limited psychological and psychiatric assistance, but is now being expanded to provide counselors, psychiatrists, peer support and employment services. “We’re also hoping to get involved
with the community, hear what the community needs. It’s not just ‘come here’ but also about getting people connected with other resources,” said site director Alaina Goodman. In addition to the additional counselors, psychiatrists, peer support groups and employment services, the company provides care coordinators who specialize in finding outside help for Valley Cities clients who need healthcare solutions as well as psychiatric cases.
“We’re definitely acknowledging that health care and mental health go hand in hand,” Goodman said. The office will also provide help signing clients up for medicaid or other health plans through the Affordable Care Act’s health-care exchange. The Renton office will host a community open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. They have other offices in Federal Way, Auburn and Kent.
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In Renton it’s music to our ears and our future In researching quotes with which to frame this column, there was no lack of available sayings on the importance of music. Even our own Jim Hendrix said, “Music is my religion.” Why is music so important to us? Why does it stir our souls? Music, like math, is a disciplined form of communication. A string of notes can instill fear, or make us laugh or cry. It’s why it’s used so extensively as the backdrop to movies. It heightens the emotional content of the scene, draws us in and makes the scene more memorable. But does music have other benefits? Educators believe there is a direct link between music and academic achievement. Music is fundamental in teaching kids a whole host of skills that will benefit them throughout their lives. For instance, learning to play a musical instrument teaches motor and listening skills, encourages teamwork, fosters creativity and relieves stress, and teaches a child about discipline and commitment. It even teaches math skills because kids learn basic counting and sequencing. Joey Roberts, band instructor for Nelsen Middle School here in Renton, says that when kids are involved in playing a musical instrument, “They’re learning a skill and a language that has been around for ages.” But when school budgets are cut, sometimes the arts programs are the first to suffer. Recently, that was made all the more apparent when Allied Arts of Renton began talks with the Renton School District regarding instruments that needed repair. They found that the school district had just $6,400 available. And so they formed a partnership. Shari Fisher, donor adviser to the Randy Rockhill Student Instrumental Music Fund at the Renton Community Foundation and an Allied Arts board member, requested a $14,000 grant be added to the school district’s money. The goal was to repair every instrument in Renton’s middle and high schools in time for school this September. “That amounted to 174 instruments and 31 replacement bows,” says Mr. Roberts. Where did this money come from? Randy Rockhill was the band and orchestra teacher at Renton High School from 1939 until the mid-70s. He created the Randy Rockhill Fund at the community foundation in 2007, just before he died. Ms. Fisher is his daughter. “When my dad was at Renton High School,” says Ms. Fisher, “it was the music program to beat. My dad loved to teach music and wanted to make sure every child had the opportunity. He’d be very pleased with this grant.” A key partner in this enterprise was Allied Arts of Renton. Several years ago, Allied Arts agreed to serve as the community foundation’s liaison to the music community. They accept the grants from the Rockhill Fund and Lynn Bohart
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Letters to the editor Armondo Pavone will work for good of Renton Hard Worker, Business Sense, Integrity, Uniter, Mentor, Dedicated, Soft Spoken, Loyal, Family Man, Successful. Any or all of the above describe Armondo Pavone, the man we need in Position 2 of the Renton City Council. I am voting for him and encourage you to do also. You will be pleased with having him work for the good of Renton, especially in the downtown area. The Landing has proven that people will come from far and wide to shop in Renton. Armondo Pavone will use his business skills to help produce the same results in the downtown core.
Lois M. Smith, Renton
Terri Briere succeeds in business, on council I have been attending the forums and reading the articles to learn more about Beth Asher and council incumbent Terri Briere. I am very surprised at the large gap between them. On one hand you have Terri Briere, a welleducated, very successful business woman and community leader, not to mention 12-plus years in her council position overseeing everything from transportation to public safety. The list goes on and on. On the other hand you have the comments and answers of Beth Asher, both in print and in her open forums have been trivial and broad with no intention or ability to be seen through. It
is frustrating that time and time again the public is bombarded by these people who jump into a political race spouting promises and change, while having no idea the work and proper channels this requires. Why not put forth the time and dedication of being involved in how the government process works and be committed before running for a position as important as this one. Over all this campaign has been an eye opener for me. It is beyond me that anyone would even choose to run against Ms. Terri Briere after all that she has done for this community and its residents across the board. The council seems to be moving forward at record pace and doing a great job of putting its residents first and considering all feasible options when making decisions. These men and women of the council attend every meeting, read every document that crosses their desks. I don’t believe that a candidate who has only put forth the effort to attend a few council meetings or stood up for one issue in the community is someone I can see leading an entire city, especially not one as great as Renton.
Maureen Huff, East Renton Highlands
Briere brings extensive experience to council We would like to encourage our Renton neighbors and friends to vote for councilwoman Terri Briere. Terri has served more than a decade on the Renton City Council and brings extensive leadership experience to the city. Her current activities include a broad range of projects that cover [ more letters page 7 ]
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www.rentonreporter.com [ BOHART from page 6] redistribute them. And they were instrumental (no pun intended) in acting as the go-between with the school district on this important project. “The school district needed help,” says Char Baker, board member. “Without this money, all those instruments would still be sitting on shelves. Now kids are using them.” Accomplished American composer Aaron Copeland said, “To stop the flow of music would be like the stopping of time itself, incredible and inconceivable.” Inconceivable, he said. And yet, time and again music programs are threatened due to the lack of funds. Thank goodness we have so many champions in our community willing to step forward to keep music alive and well in our schools.
Community resources Randy Rockhill Student Instrumental Music Fund Renton Community Foundation 425-282-5199 Allied Arts of Renton P.O. Box 151 Renton, WA 98057 Friends of Renton Schools (raising money for music matters) Renton Community Foundation 425-282-5199
all parts of our city, including City Center, Sunset Highlands Plan and Benson Hill Plan. From a regional standpoint, Terri has served on the Puget Sound and King County Growth Management Boards and was appointed by the governor to the Washington State Pipeline Safety Commission. For her community leadership, Terri was named the 2003 Outstanding Renton Citizen of the year. Traits we admire are Terri’s quiet leadership style and integrity. Please join us by voting for councilwoman Terri Briere.
Stephen and Theresa Clymer, Talbot Hill residents
Know what’s in your food, vote for Initiative 522 This Halloween parents all across this country checked the trick or treat loot food labels for allergenic and other information they consider important to the health of their children. These labels have been around for several years and we all have come to rely on them in making our personal health and taste choices regarding foods. Since the time food labels were first required a major change has occurred in the way our food is produced. Huge multinational agribusiness corporations have learned how to genetically modify our food in their laboratories to make it cheaper to produce and more profitable when they sell it to us. In 1993 we were the first state in the nation to require that salmon be labeled to show where it came from and whether it was farm raised or wild. Now Washington state voters have a chance to lead our nation by voting yes on Initiative 522 to require that genetically modified food be labeled as such. As in 1993 we want to know what we are buying to eat. The agribusiness conglomerates have spent huge sums to stop us from making them tell us what they are feeding us, even as they have tried to hide the names of their contributors and the amount of contributions. Their negative ads present arguments that are easily refuted. GMO labeling will not add to the expense of food, since these multinationals already label GMO food in 64 countries where they are legally
required to make disclosure. The argument that it is misleading to exempt certain foods from the requirement is ironic, actually arguing that the labeling proposal does not go far enough. Finally they argue that administering the law will be expensive, even though the voters’ pamphlet analysis by the state Office of Financial Management shows the cost will be minimal, certainly way less than the GMO industries have contributed to the campaign to keep us in the dark. A Yes vote on I-522 will make us better informed in choosing the food we buy.
Tom Blake, Renton
Briere possesses deep knowledge of Renton I want to make my voice heard in support of re-electing Terri Briere to our Renton City Council, where she has served her citizens very well since 2000. Terri is a lifelong resident of Renton and possesses a depth of knowledge about our city that is virtually unmatched. Terri’s leadership is felt beyond our city limits, and was evident when she was named Washington Business and Professional Woman of the Year in 2011. Terri is endorsed by our Renton Firefighters Local 864, Mayor Denis Law, a majority of our City Council, and many of your neighbors like me. Please join me in re-electing Terri Briere to the Renton City Council.
Brian Birmingham, Renton
Beth Asher’s true colors show with ‘bum’ comment The upcoming City Council election pits a longtime, tried and true council member, Terri Briere, against a strident activist, Beth Asher. I have reviewed all of the literature that Beth Asher has posted on her website. One of the things she touts is her “leading by consistent example.” Unfortunately, her “consistent example” was revealed in a League of Women Voters Library Forum on July 18, 2012. She made the following statement regarding homeless people in the
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downtown area: “I did a bum count and noted the ones that consistently hang out in Renton.” My concern is her attitude toward some of the residents of Renton. Certainly homelessness is a problem, but equally certain is that not all homeless people are “bums.” I believe that Ms. Asher’s true colors were showing when she made that statement. Is she someone who should represent the citizens of Renton? I think not. Terri Briere has a proven track record of service to the entire community and as a member of the Renton City Council. I urge you to vote for Terri and retain her as your representative.
Brent Beden, Renton
Briere is a thoughtful, reasoned council member In my eight years at the Renton Chamber of Commerce I had the opportunity of interfacing and working closely with two mayors and 11 different council members. Their majority led the city in some really good times, through the recession and into the current recovery. We would not have The Landing or the Seahawks headquartered here without the vision and leadership of this handful of dedicated Rentonites. Terri Briere has been a very thoughtful and reasoned council member, taking positions on issues that have ultimately been truly representative of the entire city. She does not grandstand or sniff the political wind but carefully and quietly considers all sides of every issue before taking a position. In today’s uncertain times we must guard against city government moving in directions that may placate a small, dysfunctional but very vocal slice of Renton. We have come a long way in the past decade and are uniquely positioned to continue positive, controlled growth in the future. But only with city staff and elected folks that are not beholden to a faction but can represent the entire population of Renton as Terri Briere does. I heartily support Terri’s candidacy for reelection to Council Position 6 and ask you to do the same.
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need to be altered. “We can only provide the level of service for the funding we have,” he said. “We have to figure out what our funding mechanism is going to be.” Peterson said the City Council will set policy on the levels of service; he is simply bringing the issue to its attention. “We’ll staff according to those levels (set by the council),” he said. Councilman Don Persson, who chairs the Public Safety Committee, said he appreciates the fire chief bringing the budget concerns to their attention, but said because of the city’s finance staff, he did not share the chief ’s concern. “I don’t see any reason to panic,” he said. Mayor Denis Law agreed, saying that he thinks the chief is painting a “worst-case scenario” and said the city had a similar
fear last year but was able to manage. “If you have that kind of problem that comes up, you have to find a way to deal with it,” Law said, adding that he is hopeful the trend of having to use overtime to cover for injured firefighters comes to a quick end. Persson said he is taking a “wait-andsee” attitude with the budget to gauge exactly how large any potential gap might be before making any decision but did appreciate the chief ’s bringing funding and staffing concerns to the council. “If we need those people there, we’ll have to find a way to fund it,” Persson said. “We’re not going to let (the department) suffer.” Persson also credited the administration and the city’s finance department with not only providing the council with accurate budget information but also helping successfully navigate the city through the
recession with fairly firm footing, managing the budget as needed. “We’ll continue to manage that,” he said, adding that he had faith in the city’s ability to stay on track. “Once we find out what the hole is, then we can deal with it,” he said. “We’ll respond and take care of the problem.” Law also said the city monitors the budget every month and keeps the council informed “so there’s no surprises,” but reiterated that it was not something he was too worried about given the city’s firm financial footing at this point. “It’s not something we’re panicked about,” he said, adding that if there does turn out to be a gap, then discussions will begin on changes to service or using reserve funds to make up the difference. Peterson said a federal SAFER (Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response) grant takes effect Nov. 15 and
will fully fund six positions for two years, but after that, the federal money dries up and the department will be forced to find a way to cover those salaries as well. Peterson said he expects several retirements in the next few years though and hopes that by removing some of the longest-serving and highest-paid members of the department from the payroll will also help ease the crunch, as newer members often reduce costs to a department. But until then, Peterson said he was just hoping to bring the matter to council attention so they were not surprised come budget time. “There’s no easy solutions, but we’re working on ‘how do we go into the future?’” Peterson said. Reach Editor Brian Beckley at 425-2553484, ext. 5050
...obituaries Norman Wise
Suellyn Norma Olson
Suellyn Norma Olson, 66 of Renton, WA ended her valiant struggle with cancer on October 21, 2013 in Seattle, WA with her loving family at her bedside. Born on January 1, 1947 in Spokane, WA to Glen and Evelyn Koontz, her early years were spent on the family farm in Fairfield, WA before moving to Spokane, WA in her teenage years. Graduating from Lewis & Clark High School in 1965, she and her high school sweetheart Lonnie Olson continued their studies at WSU where they both received degrees in pharmacology and she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. Suellyn and Lonnie married in their final year of college after which they settled in Renton, WA and both pursued parallel life-long careers in pharmacy. In 1976, Suellyn and Lonnie welcomed their son Eric into their lives. They enjoyed many wonderful years together from climbing Mt Rainier, sailing in the San Juan Islands and fun road and ski trips throughout the Northwest with friends and family. A life-long “Coug” she had a unique knack for often finding a way to include some Cougar memorabilia inside gifts she gave. She took special pleasure in bringing her family and friends together and always found time to be present at not only all of her son Eric’s numerous games and special events as well as many of those of her nieces and nephews. If there was a special event or accomplishment in your life Suellyn was often the first to acknowledge it. Suellyn was preceded in death by Lonnie in 2000, and is survived by son Eric Olson (Lindsay), granddaughter Wren Olson, sisters, Karlen Clausen (Wally), Julie Farris (Gene) brother Frank Koontz, sister-in-laws Judee Burklund, June Olson, Connie Tiplady (Ric) and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition she is mourned by many life-long friends from high school and college who were also touched by her consistent thoughtfulness and caring nature often expressed in her handwritten notes and letters as well as the surprise gifts she took great pleasure in selecting. In her later years she relished travel with friends and family and greatly appreciated her fellowship with friends at the Highlands Community Church who helped to nurture the growth in her Christian faith. The world was a more beautiful place with Suellyn in it and her uplifting spirit will be missed greatly by all who knew her. A memorial celebration of Suellyn’s life will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 2:00 PM at the Highlands Community Church, 3031 NE 10th Street, Renton, WA. In lieu of flowers donations can be sent in her memory to Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, P.O. Box 19023, Seattle, WA 98109-1023 and World Vision. P.O. Box 9716 Federal Way, WA 98063 906866
Norman Wise at 89, a resident of Sherman Texas since 2004 passed away Monday, August 26, 2013, at his home after a brief illness. He was born in Shelby, Mississippi on July 1, 1924, to Alice and Godfrey Wise, and he grew up in the care of his mother and two older brothers, Tom and Louis. His earliest memories were of farm life in pre-depression Mississippi. Norman, “Pop” to many who loved him, moved to several states as the job called: Florida,Washington, Alabama, Mississippi, West Virginia, Louisiana and Arkansas. After service in the Army Air Corp, Norman attended Mississippi State College, graduating with degrees in mechanical engineering and aeronautical engineering. While at college he met Carolyn Smith, then attending Mississippi State College for Women. They married in June 1949, and together raised 3 children: Alan, Kenneth and Brenda. It was while serving in the Army Air Corp that he became fascinated by the airplanes made by the Boeing Company and decided to study engineering and work there. He worked for Boeing for 37 years, including the early space industry. Despite frequent relocations, Norman served the community at large remaining active in churches and as Scout Master for Cub Scout and Boy Scout troops in Washington State and Alabama. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Sherman, Texas. After retiring from Boeing in Renton,Washington, he relocated to Sherman, Texas, continuing to apply his engineering talents to many home repair challenges and innovative woodworking projects. He is survived by his spouse, Carolyn (Smith) Wise of Sherman, Texas; three children and spouses: Alan Wise and wife Janice Irving Wise, Kenneth Wise and wife Patricia Strahan Wise, Brenda Garver; four grandchildren: Jenifer Graham, Caroline Wise, Kathryn Wise and Scott Garver; and three great-grand children: Matthew, Lauren and Emily. Norman is also survived by Tidbit, chief regulator of household activities and the boss of the other two cats Jessie and Smidgin. A man of deep faith and extraordinary intelligence and curiosity, he is missed by all those touched with his grace, attention, spirit and endless enjoyment of life. Norman had a heart for our disabled and injured veterans. He supported the Disabled American Veterans and the Wounded Warrior Project along with many other charities. The family thanks the Home Hospice of Grayson, Cooke and Fannin counties for their kind care and support of Norman and family in his last days. 908762
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Michael R Evanger was born in Port Angeles, WA, and passed away September 27, 2013 at the Franciscan Hospice, University Place, WA. Michael was a friend to many, always ready to reach out to help those in need, and freely shared his skills and knowledge. He will be greatly missed by those he touched and loved. Michael is survived by his wife of 34 years, Caroline of Suquamish WA. His parents Robert and Virginia Evanger of Bothell WA, daughter Christina Duquette of Sterling VA; son and daughter-in-law David and Nicole Evanger, with grandchildren Ethan and Kaylee of Hayes VA. Michael is also survived by three brothers; Bert, Eric and Mark; one sister, Anna, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews throughout Washington, Oregon, California, Utah and Colorado. Michael began his schooling in Port Angeles, moving with his family to Bothell where he graduated Bothell High School in 1970. Returning to Port Angeles, Michael studied Architectural Drafting at Peninsula College. His lifelong love of the outdoors blossomed during this time as Michael spent his free time hiking and climbing in the Olympic National Park or dirt biking in the forests above his home in Port Angeles. Michael worked as a master finish carpenter from Everett to Tacoma, Gig Harbor to Port Angeles leaving a legacy of beautiful homes, houseboats, condominiums, and many commercial projects in Seattle, Tacoma, and Bremerton. A veteran of the US Marine Corps, Michael was Honorably Discharged in 1975 with the rank of Corporal. Michael enjoyed wood carving, fly fishing, photography, kayaking, sailing, and hiking/snow shoeing throughout Washington. He was a member of the Friends of Point No Point Lighthouse, and Kitsap Audubon Society. He was awarded for his wood carvings in the Kitsap County Woodcarvers annual shows. Burial is scheduled for December 6 at 1 pm, with honors, at the Mt Tahoma National Cemetery. Donations, in lieu of flowers, can be made in Michaels name to: Make-a-Wish, Alaska & Washington, 811 1st Avenue, Suite#520, Seattle, WA 98104 (800-304-9476) 907871
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Joyce Dinius, 77, passed away Monday, October 28, 2013 of heart failure. She is survived by her 5 sons Robbie, Lonnie (Sally), Johnny (Toni), Joe (April) and Mike (April), 3 daughters Lugene (Kevin) Smith, Sandra (Bob) Mountjoy, Chris (Bob) Finnigan, 2 sisters Darlene Nelson and Janice Brewer, 15 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband John and sister Marjorie. Viewing will be from 1-5 p.m. on Friday, November 1st at Greenwood Memorial Park. Her service will be held Saturday, November 2nd at 11:00 a.m. at New Life Church, 15711 152nd Ave. SE, Renton, WA 98058. Reception will immediately follow at New Life Church. After the reception a graveside service will be at 2:30 at Greenwood Memorial Park Cemetery, 350 Monroe Ave. NE, Renton, WA 98056. For more information please visit greenwoodmemorialpark.com 909274
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Hazen’s Ed Crow named top assistant principal Hazen High School assistant principal Ed Crow has been named Washington state’s Assistant Principal of the Year by the Association of Washington School Principals. Crow was selected for the recognition based on his exceptional leadership and his ability to create a school climate where students thrive; cultivate a focused team of teachers; build relationships with students, parents and staff; and engage the community in the learning process.
To his colleagues throughout the region, Crow is known as a teacher, coach and reliable friend. “Ed is truly deserving of this recognition,” said Renton Schools Superintendent Dr. Merri Rieger. “We are so proud to count Ed as part of our leadership team. He truly defines leadership, commitment and dedication.” Crow has been assistant principal at Hazen since 2009. Before that, he served as assistant
principal at Renton High. Crow grew up in Seattle, attending Ed Crow Franklin High School. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications with an emphasis in Broadcast Journalism and a Bachelor of Arts in English with a Writing Emphasis from the University of Washington.
He also holds a Masters in Teaching from Seattle University. His administrative credentials were earned in the UW‘s Danforth Educational Leadership Program. “This award is a great recognition for the work we’re doing at Hazen,” Ed says. “I am lucky that every day I get to work with an amazing group of educators focused on preparing every child for the rigors of life after high school. This award allows Hazen a moment in the
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Rich Sweeney, chairman of the chamber’s Downtown Committee and owner of Renton Printery, said he thinks overall the city has been “very responsive” to the needs of the downtown businesses, including “tweaking” the parking policies. He said he thought Cejudo did the right thing by bringing her concerns
to the council and said if there is a safety concern, he hoped it would be addressed because safety is a top priority. But Sweeney also admitted that no matter what, there would probably be some complaints about the parking situation downtown. “The parking is always controversial,” he said.
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cil. Cejudo said she was worried about the safety of her employees, who use the lot on Main Avenue, located right behind the business. Cejudo said she was concerned that the employees, three of whom are women, could run into trouble on their way to their cars if they had to park farther from the business. “It’s not a good area,” she said, adding that several years ago she once had someone wait for her to leave the business and walk to her car. The city again looked into the issue and this past week presented Cejudo with three options, beginning with parking at the 200 Mill lot, located around the corner and across the street from the lot the employees currently use. Secondly, the city suggested allowing the employees to use the lot in front of the shop while encouraging customers to park on the lot on Main Avenue, since presumably they would not be there more than four hours. Finally, the city said the business could purchase parking passes for their employees to use the lot on Main, though that would require approval by the city at a cost to be determined. The city also disputes the danger of the area, saying only domestic violence reports have come from the lot, not robberies or assaults. Cejudo said Wednesday she still believes the area to be dangerous and worries about her employees, especially with the time change this weekend, leading to earlier sunsets. She said she had hoped the city would change its mind and allow her employees to stay where they were. “If we want to park, we have to pay,” she said.
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Initiative 522 – badly written, costly and misleading Consumers would pay higher grocery prices “Economic studies show I-522 would increase grocery prices for Washington families by hundreds of dollars per year.” Dan Newhouse, Former Director Washington State Department of Agriculture
Many food labels would be false and inaccurate “Initiative 522 is so badly written it would require some foods to be labeled as genetically engineered, even if they're not. It would give consumers misleading information.” Ken Eikenberry, Former Washington State Attorney General
I-522 won’t give consumers what they’re looking for “Initiative 522 isn't based on sound science and wouldn't give consumers accurate or reliable information. I-522 would not make our food any safer, but it would make our food more expensive.” Dr. Nancy Auer, Former President Washington State Medical Association*
“Washington voters and consumers can serve their best interests by voting No on I-522.” Seattle Times Editorial, 10/5/13
“I-522 doesn’t live up to its own truth-inpackaging claims.” Tacoma News Tribune Editorial, 10/6/13
“Labeling needs to be done the right way, and I-522 falls short.” Everett Herald Editorial, 10/16/13
“Exemptions for everything from dairy and beef products to restaurant foods render much of I-522 meaningless to consumers.” The Spokesman-Review Editorial, 10/22/13
“[I-522] would confuse rather than inform, so voters should reject this poorly worded and deceptive initiative.” The Olympian Editorial, 10/22/13
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Renton man wanted Boy Scout pretzels, caramel corn stolen in alleged rape, kidnap By DEAN A. RADFORD
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A 25-year-old Renton man is wanted in the alleged kidnapping and sexual assault of a Renton woman, 28, on Oct. 23, according to the Renton Police Department. In a news release, the Renton Police Department reported there was probable cause to arrest Luis A. Martinez for investigation of kidnapping, rape and auto theft. Investigators are asking for the public’s help in locating him; as of mid-week he was still at large. The assault occurred in Renton, but Renton Police were contacted at about 3:30 p.m. Oct. 23 by police officers in Kirkland, where the victim had managed to escape. The victim was concerned for the safety of her two children, an infant and preschooler, who were at a daycare in Renton. They were picked up by relatives and taken to a safe location, according to the Renton news release. This is how the news release explained the incident: “The victim met the suspect, Luis A. Luis A. Martinez Martinez, at a Renton restaurant yesterday regarding some paperwork. There Martinez had a few drinks before getting into the victim’s car with her. While the victim was driving, Martinez pulled out a handgun and racked the slide, then told her she would be spending the day with him. Martinez forced her to drive to several locations, and at one location pressed his gun into her side and sexually assaulted her. When Martinez stopped at a grocery store in Kirkland, the victim was able to get away from him and sought assistance from a store employee.” He then escaped in her car, which was later found in Tukwila. Martinez is described as 6 feet tall, weighing 185 pounds, with black hair and black eyes. He has tattoos on his neck that are visible from the front; a red star on the right front of his neck and the beginning of a scripted word on the left side of his neck. Martinez was last seen with a handgun and should be considered armed and dangerous, according to police. Anyone who sees Martinez or knows of his whereabouts is asked to call 911 immediately. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Renton Police Department at 425-430-7500 and refer to case No. 13-11400.
Breakins at Boeing parking lot Several vehicles were broken into at a Boeing parking lot late Oct. 17 or early Oct. 18 on Logan Avenue North. Police reports weren’t yet available for all the incidents, but in one case officers didn’t see any fingerprints or other evidence that would lead to identifying the thief or thieves. A shuttle bus runs every 10 to 15 minutes in the area and there are roving Boeing security officers in the area.
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Fishing rods stolen Customized fishing rods were among personal items stolen on Oct. 14 from a locked truck at a condominium on Union Avenue Northeast. Fishing gear, including two G. Loomis fishing rods (one red and one blue) and a Chimano Calcutta reel, was worth about $2,500. About $1,000 worth of tools were taken.
A dispute over money escalated Oct. 14 when a Puyallup woman sitting in her car was hit by a man who opened the driver’s door and the man’s girlfriend who had just sat down in the passenger seat. The incident occurred at about 1:45 p.m. in the parking lot of a fast-food restaurant on Rainier Avenue South. The
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Boxes of Boy Scout pretzels and caramel corn intended for a fundraiser were apparently stolen Oct. 14 from a GMC van parked on Renton Center Way. Other boxes were still in the van; the owner told officers he wasn’t 100 percent sure his window hadn’t simply opened and the items fell out a back window while he was driving. He drove back to Maple Valley and then returned to make sure none of the boxes were on the roadway.
20-year-old victim owes money to the man’s mother. The suspect, a 21-year-old Renton man, tried to grab the car keys from the ignition, then took the victim’s cell phone when she tried to call 911. A passenger gave her a cell phone to call 911, then she got out. The man’s girlfriend then got in and hit the victim. The victim wanted to pursue charges against the man but not the woman, who just had a baby. An officer later contacted the man, who said he was upset that the victim owed his mother money and she had robbed him. The man was cited for fourth-degree assault.
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She points to the experience she would bring to the commission – running her center, concern about fiscal responsibility and patient care. Drennen said she would have voted to form the alliance, had she been on the board. But she does have concerns. "I don't want Valley to lose its identity," she said. What she likes about the affiliation is that it's bringing medical resources to the community, without going to Seattle, and enhancing Valley Medical Center, she said. As a member of the alliance's Board of Trustee, she wants to be a voice for patients and have a stake in patient care. She wants to support the nurses who provide that care. The pay Rich Roodman, Valley's CEO, receives "is an issue," she said. "I think he has done a lot," she said. Drennen says she's in the race for the patient, not for the politics. "I am going in with my independence,"
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Two candidates with different ties to Valley Medical Center are running in the Nov. 5 general election to replace Anthony Hemstad as a Public Hospital District No. 1 commissioner. Albert P. Haylor of Kent, a retired airline employee, has volunteered at Valley Medical for five years. Barbara Drennen of Kent, the executive director of the Pediatric Interim Care Center (PICC) in Kent, has worked closely for years with medical staff at Valley and at UW Medicine in treating drug-affected infants at her Kent facility. Hemstad has moved from the hospital district; he was elected to a six-year term in 2007 to commissioner District 3 Barbara Drennen on the hospital district board. Haylor didn't respond to interview requests via phone and email from the Renton Reporter. In the voters pamphlet, he wrote he's running because "I want to continue serving our community." Albert Haylor In an interview Drennen said Valley Medical Center and UW Medicine were key early supporters of PICC, which has helped thousands of babies withdraw from drugs, including cocaine, that they were exposed to before birth. Valley Medical Center provided $30,000 that went toward start-up costs. Doctors from UW Medicine provided policies and procedures she and her co-founder used to design the PICC program. "I owe them a great debt of thanks, really," Drennen said. "That's why I feel I need to pay it forward and repay them for their
kindness." The strategic alliance between the Public Hospital District, which owns Valley Medical Center, and UW Medicine is one of the issues in the campaign. Only Haylor has opted to raise enough money in the campaign to require full reporting of campaign financing to the state Public Disclosure Commission. The largest contribution as of Oct. 23 – $5,000 – to Haylor's campaign was from Valley Eye and Laser Center PS, whose officers are Dr. Paul Joos and Dr. Peter Jones. They practice together at the clinic on the Valley Medical campus. Joos is the president of the Public Hospital District board. Joos also personally contributed $800 to Haylor's campaign. As of Oct. 23 under full-reporting, Haylor had raised $9,830 and spent $9,724, according to the Public Disclosure Commission. Haylor received 20 donations of $200 or less. Drennen is using the disclosure commission's mini-reporting, which means she isn't required to file detailed financial reports to the state. To meet the mini-reporting standard, she must raise and spend no more than $5,000 and collect no more than $500 total from any one contributor.
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Lindbergh football continues push to postseason By Brian Beckley bbeckley@rentonreporter.com
The Lindbergh Eagles football team remained undefeated with a 47-20 win over Franklin on Oct. 24, setting up a winner-take-all battle this past Thursday with Kennedy. Quarterback Tyrell Shavers and wide reciever Khalil Burton connected for three touchdowns during the game. Lindbergh got the scoring started early, opening up a 27-0 lead in the first quarter on a 25-yard touchdown pass to Burton, followed by a 35-yard inception returned for a touchdown by Brandon Mills. Burton then caught a 3-yard
The Lindbergh-Kennedy game Thursday at Renton Memorial Stadium took place too late for this edition of the Renton Reporter. Please visit www.rentonreporter. com for scores and photos from the game. this season, with a 5-0 record in the Seamount League. Kennedy is 5-3 overall, but also 5-0 in the Seamount. The two teams squared off Thursday night at Renton Memorial Stadium. Reach Editor Brian Beckley at 425-255-3484, ext. 5050
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pass-and-run touchdown. All three were backed by point-after kicks from Daniel Wiitenan. Lindbergh closed out the first quarter with a 14-yard run from D’Angelo Faust. The second quarter was more of the same from the Eagles, with Wiitenan taking the ball 4 yards for a touchdown and then the third touchdown pass from Shavers to Burton, this one 20 yards to give Lindbergh a 41-0 lead at the break. In the third, Devon Jackson picked up a 55yard touchdown run for the Eagles. The Quakers were able to score a touchdown in the third and two more in the fourth, but the damage was already done. The win moved Lindbergh to a perfect 8-0
With two more wins this week over their closest league rivals, the Hazen Highlander soccer program stayed at the top of the Seamount League table and set themselves up win their first league championship outright with a win Thursday over the winless Tyee Totems. Hazen beat Lindbergh 2-0 Oct. 24 to move to the
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league’s top spot with a 5-0 record, 9-5 overall. “The way this team – emphasis TEAM – played tonight made me so proud. I’ll be honest, we’ve struggled at times this year,” said Hazen Head Coach Ken Matthews in a press release. “Every coach at any school will tell you how emotional it is to see a team come together. That’s how I feel right now.” As usual, it wasn’t easy. Hazen outshot Lindbergh 9-1 and had seven corners to none for the Eagles. Hazen has been working on challenging defenders with their attackers. “Brianne (Hazen senior forward Brianne Sherin) is a threat every time she touches the ball and she got a lot of attention tonight,” said Matthews. “That helped us get some space against the multi defender Lindbergh set up likes to run.” Junior midfielder Emma Lorrigan and Brook Swensen teamed up 35 minutes into the first half for a 1-0 half time lead. Swenson [ more soccer page 15 ]
Eagles run away with cross-country title
The Lindbergh cross-country team, top, was led by a first-place run from Colton Maddy, above. Submitted
The Lindbergh cross-country team took first place at the SPSL/Seamount Sub-District meet Oct. 26 at Fort Steilacoom Park. Lindbergh’s Colton Maddy also took first place individually in the boys race, while Lauren Wick took second place overall in the girls race. The meet included the 5 2A teams from the Seamount League and the 8 2A teams from the South Puget Sound League. This meet determines who advances to the West Central District meet Nov. 2. The Lindbergh boys team easily won with a score of 46 points. Renton was second with 68 points. The girls team won with a score of 41 points to second place Steilacoom’s 84.
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A six-touchdown effort from Hazen’s Marquise Lee helped get the Highlander football program get back to .500 this week with a 55-6 win Friday over the Foster Bulldogs. Foster got on the board first, with a 1-yard touchdown run and a 6-0 lead,
but the Highlanders took over from there, keeping the Bulldogs out of the end zone for the rest of the night. Lee’s first touchdown of the night came next on a 4-yard run (Ryan Wong kick) to give the Highlanders a 7-6 lead after the first quarter. Lee scored two more in
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got a goal to go with her assist on a cross by sophomore defender Nicole Anderson with three minutes left in the game to secure the win. Hazen played well in every area and all 18 roster players contributed, according to Matthews. Hazen continued its run with a 3-0 victory Tuesday over Kennedy. Coming in to the game Hazen was 5-0 in the league. Kennedy and Lindbergh were both 4-1. “We were here last year. Kennedy beat us and we ended up with a three way tie for the Seamount Championship with Liberty and Kennedy. So if we win this game and we are in first place alone going into the last game,” said Matthews. Win they did. The goals came from Sherin, Swensen and senior attacker and captain Chelsea Delgado. Assists came from senior defender Courtney Kiteley and freshman midfielder Amy Warmenhoven. Hazen’s defense shut down Kennedy’s high-powered offense. Coming into the game, Kennedy had scored 35 league goals in five league games. “We knew they could score, but we’ve only given up two goals in five league games,” said Matthews. “Something had to give.” Sophomore keeper Brittany Dinkins made two spectacular saves on the same play and was steady in goal to maintain the shutout and give the school a historic win over a league rival. According to Matthews’ research, history showed that since 1999, Hazen had gone 0-27-4 against Kennedy, scoring 18 goals and giving up 161. Hazen can win its first undisputed Seamount league championship since 1992 Thursday with a win at Tyee. “All I could think about tonight were those girls that came before this group. They worked so hard and set tonight’s win in motion because they did even thing we asked I hope they all know they played a part in reversing history tonight,” Matthews ended.
Renton’s Emily Lincoln jumps for the ball during Tuesday’s matchup against Kennedy. Above, Destiny Dalit-Matias and Lincoln block a Kennedy spike. Brian Beckley, Renton Reporter
The Renton High School volleyball season came to an end this week with a pair of losses to Lindbergh and Kennedy. In both matches, Renton began slowly, but put up a fight toward the end, ultimately losing both 3-0. On Oct. 24, the Indians played at Lindbergh and the postseason-bound Eagles jumped out to a 25-14 win in the first set, a 25-15 win in the second and then beat a resilient Renton team 25-20 in the third for the match victory. On Tuesday, the undefeated Kennedy Catholic Lancers visited Renton, beating the Indians 25-13, 25-11 and 25-13, though the third set was closer than the score makes it look, with the Indians staying within two points of Lancers until a run at the end of the game put it out of reach. Renton finishes the year 1-14 overall and 1-13 in the Seamount League.
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The Lindbergh volleyball team won one and lost one this week, finishing their season with 8-8 record overall and an 8-6 record in the Seamount. The Eagles picked up a win Oct. 25 with a 3-0 victory over the Renton Indians at Lindbergh High School. The Eagles went out strong, winning the first set 25-14, the second set 25-15 and then taking the match with a 25-20 third set win. Connie Tua had nine kills and nine digs for the Eagles while Diane Danao had 16 kills and seven assists. Jessica Corey added 14 digs and Aajua Brooks added 10 kills.
On Tuesday, however, Lindbergh started strong but could not hang on, falling 3-2 to Highline. The Eagles opened up with a 25-22 victory in the first set and followed with a 25-12 win in the second. But the Pirates took over from there, besting Lindbergh 25-19 in the third, 25-22 in the fourth set and winning the match with a 15-10 victory in the final set. Lauren Martinez led the effort for the eagles with 27 assists. Tua had nine kills, 11 digs and four aces while Danao added 23 digs and four aces. Ashley Peterson racked up four kills, three aces and four blocks and Brooks added 10 kills and six blocks for the Eagles.
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Lindbergh, Hazen volleyball head to postseason By Brian Beckley bbeckley@rentonreporter.com
Both the Lindbergh and Hazen volleyball programs will represent the Seamount League in this year’s subdistrict tournamnet. Finishing with a record of 10-4, the Hazen Highlanders enter the 3A district
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tournament as the Seamount No. 2 seed. They will take on Peninsula, the No. 4 seed from the South Puget Sound League, at noon Saturday in a loser-out game at Auburn Mountainview. The Lindbergh Eagles will begin play in the 2A tournament as the No. 2 seed from the Seamount.
up his sixth touchdown of the day, this one a 50-yard punt return. Daniel Palanciuc added a 6-yard touchdown run for the final score of the day and a 55-6 Hazen victory. The Highlanders are now 4-4 overall and 3-2 in the Seamount. They wrap up the regular season at 7 p.m. Friday against Renton at Renton Memorial Stadium.
They will play the SPSL No. 3 seed at 10 a.m. Saturday at Franklin Pierce High School. Due to potential ties in the SPSL, the 2A seeding was not finalized by press time. For more information visit www.seamountathletics.com.
Renton 21, Evergreen 7 The Renton Indians football team on Saturday picked up a 21-7 win over Evergreen to move to 4-4 overall on the season and 3-2 in the Seamount League. No statistics were available for the game. Renton wraps up their regular season Friday against Hazen (4-4 overall, 3-2 league) at Renton Memorial Stadium.
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Accepting resumes at: hreast@soundpublishing.com or by mail to: 19426 68th Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032 ATTN: HR Please state which position and geographic area you are applying for.
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Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace. We offer a great work environment with opportunity for advancement along with a competitive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and 401k.
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We are community & daily newspapers in these Western Washington Locations:
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Creative Positions • Creative Artist - Everett
Reporters & Editorial • Editor - Forks • Sports Reporter - Port Angeles • Reporters - Everett - Marysville/Arlington
Non-Media Positions • Controller - Everett
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• Insert Machine Operator - Everett • General Worker - Everett
Featured Position
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CREATIVE ARTIST Sound Publishing, Inc. has a Creative Artist position available at our Print Facility in Everett, WA. Position is FT and the schedule requires flexibility. Duties include performing ad and spec design, trafficking ads & providing excellent customer service to the sales staff and clients. REQUIREMENTS: Experience with Adobe Creative Suite 6, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat (focused on print). Excellent customer service, organization and communication skills. Newspaper experience is preferred but not required. AdTracker/DPS experience a plus! Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team, in a fast-paced environment. If you can think outside the box, are well organized and would like to be part of a highly energized, competitive and professional team, we want to hear from you! Please email your cover letter, resume, and a few work samples to: hreast@soundpublishing.com or mail to: Sound Publishing, Inc. 19426 68th Avenue S. Kent, WA 98032 ATTN: HR/CAE Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace. Check out our website to find out more about us! www.soundpublishing.com
For a list of our most current job openings and to learn more about us visit our website:
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Scaring up some “Olde Fashioned” fun downtown!
The annual “Olde Fashioned” Halloween party was Saturday and ghosts, goblins, witches and everything in between descended on downtown Renton. There was trick-or-treating at local businesses, playing games and plenty of prizes for all. Brian Beckley, Renton Reporter
Club Thursday gets their pumpkins ready for Halloween Members of the City of Renton’s Specialized Recreation department’s Club Thursday carved pumpkins Oct. 17 at the Senior Activity Center. Approximately 100 residents meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Thursday at the center. Brian Beckley, Renton Reporter
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