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Potential change to council meeting frequency causing stir Change could add comment period to Committee of the Whole meetings, but opponents worry about reduced access. By Brian Beckley bbeckley@rentonreporter.com

An idea by the City Council to reduce the frequency of council meetings to every other week, with extended Committee of the Whole meetings during the off-weeks, has raised the ire of citizens even before the council has had a chance to discuss it. Several citizens, especially those who felt the City Coun-

cil was not listening during the library discussions, have come out against the idea on the grounds that they believe it will lead to a reduction in the the council’s public comment period. New council president Don Persson said the idea to change meeting frequency has circulated behind-thescenes among council members for several years and he said he felt because of that, the council should have an official discussion about the prospect. “I want to try going biweekly,” Persson said this week. Persson also said he felt the Committee of the Whole discussions, which would take place in the off-weeks, as opposed to prior to the weekly Monday night meeting, could be “more meaty,” especially if public comment was allowed during those meetings.

“We’re not trying to not have public comment,” he said. Outgoing council president Randy Corman said he was “still forming an opinion” but echoed Persson’s views that a public comment period during the Committee of the Whole could increase citizen participation. “I don’t really think we would be reducing the opportunity for public comment,” he said, adding that if done right, the change could lead to more comments at “more appropriate times in the process.” Corman said much of the discussion on any issue happens at the committee levels and by the time it reaches a full council meeting, when citizens have a chance to comment, the process is already so far along that it is difficult to change directions, leading to citizens thinking their [ more meetings page 4 ]

14 businesses vying for three marijuana retail licenses By Brian Beckley bbeckley@rentonreporter.com

Even with a six-month moratorium in place on city licenses, the chase for stateissued recreational marijuana business licenses is beginning to heat up. As of Dec. 31, 14 businesses have applied for the three retail licenses to sell marijuana to be available in the city of Renton. With names ranging from “All Natural” to “The Happiness Company” to “World of Weed,” the 14 potential locations come from all parts of the city, though with five applications, Sunset Boulevard is by far the most competitive street in the city to get a retail license. According to Liquor Control Board spokesman Mikhail Carpenter, the board will do preliminary license investigations of all of the applicants. The investigation will include a look at the proposed locations to ensure that they meet all state criteria for a retail shop, including the correct distance from schools, parks and other sensitive areas. In addition, Carpenter said landlords at

A chilly plunge into the new year Hundreds of residents braved 40-degree temperatures to begin their year with a splash during the annual Polar Bear Plunge at Gene Coulon Memorial Park on Jan. 1. While most people ran in and then right back out, some, like the two gentlemen to the right, opted to stay in MORE PHOTOS online… the water for a little longer. Brian Beckley, rentonreporter.com Renton Reporter

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Sunday Showers are likely again with a high near 50 and a low of 44.

Attendees at the annual Polar Bear Plunge on Jan. 1 warm themselves by a fire after climbing out of chilly Lake Washington. Brian Beckley, Renton Reporter

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Renton Technical College (RTC), in partnership with the Kent School District, offers general college-level evening classes at Kentlake High School beginning Monday. All community members and high school students, regardless of residence, are able to take college classes. Residency in the Kent school district is not required. Kentlake and RTC have offered classes toward medical professional degrees and certifications for community members at Kentlake since the fall quarter. This winter, first-year courses offered are chemistry, communication, composition, psychology, math fundamentals, algebra, and pre-calculus. Those interested need to register through RTC at www.rtc.edu/StudentServices/ kentlake/. High school students who want to take these classes should contact their counselor about Running Start. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.

Renton fitness group moves moms, babies By TRACEY COMPTON tcompton@reporter.com

Moving from fitness group member to owner of Fit4Mom Renton, Lauren Hatcher said she doesn’t know what she would have done without the fitness group for new moms. “I just love it,” Hatcher said of the program that lets mothers incorporate their child in their workout. “Like I said, I’ve been with it for almost six years now and it’s been wonderful. To go from a client to being an instructor was just the right fit for me.” Hatcher is a certified instructor for three components of Fit4Mom, a fitness program that offers preand post-natal classes for moms. She just took ownership of the Renton franchise and leads Stroller Strides, Body Back and Fit4Baby classes. Stroller Strides, which kicked off at the Renton Community Center Monday, allows moms to bring their strollers with kids in tow. The strollers are used for resistance and weight in workouts. Exercises focus on power walking and body toning, while moms sing out counting songs and nursery rhymes to entertain their children. “So it’s a full-body workout,” said Hatcher. “We incorporate cardio and we incorporate strength training, so we use resistance bands a lot. And then we also just use our

Moms work off their baby weight and entertain their wee ones in this Rentonarea fitness class. tracey compton, Renton Reporter

environment.” During the fall and winter, Stroller Strides classes are held in a gym. The group takes their workouts to the streets in the spring and summer, with classes at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park. “I’ve found really good friends for myself and my daughter,” said Kelly Taylor of Renton. She heard about the class from a friend who did it in California and wanting a moms’ group, decided to check it out. “It’s just a nice social group and playdates,” Taylor said. “And it’s been a good workout for me as well, losing baby weight and all that.” The appeal of a motivating circle

of friends and exercise are what hooked Hatcher, the instructor for the course, and what keeps many women coming back to the program. “To find a group of moms who you could go hang out with, who were going through the same things you were and dealing with the same things you were dealing with - I think it saved me almost,” Hatcher said. After the birth of her first born, Hatcher said she grew tired of going to the gym to work out and spending time alone at home. “I look back now and I think I was going through a little postpartum depression,” she said. “I’m pretty sure that’s what it was and if

I wouldn’t have found that group, I don’t know what would have happened.” Not having to find daycare and push herself to go to the gyn, were added bonuses of discovering the Stroller Strides classes, Hatcher said. “That was the biggest draw,” she said. “I can go work out and I can bring my kids with me. And the other thing was just getting out of the house.” Stroller Strides is being offered from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m., Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays through March at the Renton Community Center. Registration for Body Back and Fit4Baby is also open. For more information, visit http://renton. fit4mom.com.

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Transportation concerns top city’s 2014 legislative agenda By Brian Beckley bbeckley@rentonreporter.com

As the Washington State Legislature prepares for this year’s session to begin on Jan. 13, transportation issues once again top the City of Renton’s legislative agenda. “That continues to be the most important priority for the city,” said Renton Communications Director Preeti Shridhar. Shridhar said the city continues to urge the legislature to pass a funding package that will lead to the upgrade of both the Interstate

405/state Route 167 interchange but helps expand the entire corridor, which she called a “major freight corridor.” With Boeing once again ramping up production of 737s in Renton, the company has told the city that any delay in receiving parts or supplies could have a multiplier effect on the company’s budget. The interchange is also considered the most congested in the state and Shridhar said studies have shown that capacity upgrades to the system has the highest return-on-investment as

far as reducing congestion of any other transportation need in the state. Shridhar also said that increases congestion on the highway leads to increased traffic – and therefore damage – to the city’s surface streets. Another top priority for the city during this year’s legislative session is to urge legislators to redistribute liquor excise tax funds to cities the way it was prior to a change in 2013. Shridhar called the money “very critical” and said the loss of that money means a hit of about

$250,000 to the city’s law enforcement budget. “We’re really urging this liquor excise tax (distribution) be reinstated,” she said, adding that since the privatization of liquor sales there has been an increase in thefts and other impacts, funding for which the city is forced to make up. The city is also urging the legislature to consolidate laws and regulations on retail and medical marijuana use. Though regulations are being developed for retail marijuana sales, the statewide initiative that legalized the

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Councilman Ed Prince said he was not totally convinced on the change but said Renton is the only city outside of Seattle that conducts council meetings every week. Most other cities conduct full meetings every other week, with workshop or study sessions in the other weeks. “I’m a bit on the fence,” he said, adding that since their system is not necessarily broken, there was no need to fix it. “It’s good for people to be able to see us doing their business on TV every week.” But Prince said he was willing to listen to what other cities are doing and to his fellow council members. Councilwoman Marcie Palmer said she is opposed to a change in frequency, partially because of the backlash it

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has already raised among many of the regular attendees at meetings. “We’re coming out of a time where a lot of citizens haven’t felt they can trust City Hall,” she said, citing the library discussions of the past few years. “This has just thrown everyone into a tizzy. “I think it’s bad timing,” she said, citing a “gut feeling.” Palmer also said she has received many phone calls from constituents on the issue. Don Persson Though the first actual discussion of changing meeting frequency is part of a marathon Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for Monday, word of the plan began leaking out late last year, prompting several citizens to take to the podium to let the council know that they did not support the change. Activist and former council candidate Stuart Avery was among the seven speakers on the topic during the council’s Dec. 9 meeting. Avery this week reiterated his view that any changes to the meeting schedule should be to the benefit of the citizens. “The city has failed to provide the public with any valid reasoning for how this would benefit the taxpayers,” he said. “Infrequent meetings don’t benefit the public.” Addressing concerns about access to council members, Persson said he has received multiple emails and calls at home from constituents, including about this issue and said he and his fellow council members are all available through email as well as the telephone. “If that’s not access, I don’t know what is,” he said. “It’s a good discussion to have,” he concluded. “And where would we be if people weren’t willing to try something?” Reach Editor Brian Beckley at 425-255-3484, ext. 5050

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Salvation Army adds commercial kitchen and classrooms Dinners now served seven nights per week By TRACEY COMPTON tcompton@rentonreporter.com

The downtown Renton Salvation Army welcomed the new year with some additional space to their downtown church site. The renovation is about two weeks from completion and adds a commercial grade kitchen, classrooms, a new entry way and even showers. Services have also expanded at the site, with more guests at the community supper and children involved in the after school programs. The supper was originally created to feed the homeless, but Capt. Chris Aird explained that other members of the community also need assistance. “We actually now have seniors who are showing up,” he said. “People, who are homeless, but who are living in their vehicles. Families are eating at the community supper.” The supper is now seven nights a week. The Salvation Army began working with the Renton Ecumenical Association of Churches, or REACH, to come up with a plan to accommodate the growth in the feeding program.

Renovation to the Renton Salvation Army’s kitchen is two weeks away from completion. tracey compton, Renton Reporter

The additional nights were added with REACH’s support and members of the Harambee center, in downtown Renton. Various churches feed guests out of the building on Sunday. “We have financial supporters, donors who are giving to the community supper, who help out with the food aspect and everything that falls under the community supper,” said Aird. With the renovation, the church is able to conduct its after-school and youth ministry programs, while the community supper is being held. Parents can drop off and pick up their children through a separate entrance from the feeding program. “We’ve literally been able to more than double our numbers,” said Aird of the children’s programs. “We used to have about 18 to 29 on average; we’re up to 40-some-odd children now.” A computer lab and arts and crafts room are planned for the additional space. A portion of the renovation was funded by a $500,000 bequeath from local resident Helen Dyrdal. Her estate donated the money in 2010. The total cost of the project was about $1.1 million, with additional funds from the Salvation Army. The remodel plans for the kitchen were not a part of the original renovation, but upper management approved the decision. Aird points out that no outside money from the community went to pay for the kitchen. “It’s working,” he said of the new space. “We’re able to host more people here… We’ve somewhat increased our numbers in the community supper. They’re now seven nights a week instead of just four; three (nights) when they initially started.”

Jan. 11 proclaimed ‘Human Trafficking Awareness Day’ Renton Mayor Denis Law proclaimed Jan. 11 as Human Trafficking Awareness Day at this week’s City Council meeting. According to police officials, human trafficking is an issue the Police Department experiences off and on in the city. “The general consensus was that we have cases here and there, but not enough to consider it a ‘big problem’ in the city,” wrote Terri Vickers, police spokesperson in an email. “RPD is part of a multi-agency task force focused on human trafficking. Our officers have worked with the FBI, Seattle

PD and other valley agencies, both as part of the task force and prior to the formation of the task force.” Retired Kent Police Captain Lorna Rufener was at Monday’s council meeting for the proclamation. She was representing the Southeast King County Coalition Against Human Trafficking, one of eight branches of Washington Engage in the state. The issue goes beyond just the cases encountered on the street to the pervasive access everyone at home has to children exploited over the internet, she said in an interview. “You can basically go online and order

up a child in this country,” she said. “It is happening and people are doing this on the internet.” State law defines human trafficking as two types of crimes: human trafficking and commercial sexual abuse of minors. “I think basically because of the changes over the last few years of people using the internet to traffic children, you don’t see it as much on the street,” Rufener said. In her work with the Kent Police Department, Rufener said officers would often encounter young women involved in human trafficking on Highway 99. Officers would sometimes take up a collection to send the women back home, but they felt frustrated

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Successes abound as Renton heads into the new year As we usher in 2014, it is an opportunity for us to reflect on the accomplishments of the past year while setting our goals for the New Year. 2013 was a good year for our community. With the improving economy, we were able to devote more time at City Hall to serving our residents and less time struggling with budget issues. We saw a good deal of growth in the business sector and continue to see interest in new development — a very encouraging sign for our local economy. And many local businesses, including our auto dealers, reported gains in sales. The city was successful last year in securing millions of federal and state dollars to improve our local roads. We completed a record $46 million in public-works projects, most notably the completion of the Rainier Avenue corridor, a major gateway to our city. We also completed upgrades to other major arterials within our city improving traffic flow and pedestrian safety. The Renton Municipal Airport completed a major overlay of one of the runways, and the state committed more than $12 million to fund a new world-class aerospace training center that will be built at the former chamber office, overlooking the airport. This new facility will help meet the workforce needs for the aerospace industry for years to come. The Boeing Co. continued to increase production of the 737 NG and is projecting to be building 42 planes per month at the Renton plant beginning this quarter. The city is continuing to work closely with Boeing to meet all of the plant alterations in preparation for adding a production line for the 737 MAX. Despite constrained budgets, we were able to break ground on an exciting inclusive playground in conjunction with the new Meadow Crest Early Learning Center in the Highlands. This is our first major public project that includes a funding partnership between the city, Renton School District and numerous service clubs and local corporations. Renton will now be the home for the Washington Auto Dealers Association with its new headquarters under construction near several auto dealerships on Southwest Grady Way. And the first CVS Pharmacy in this state is under construction in the Benson Hill community. For the second year, we received the Governor’s 2013 Smart Communities Award for the Sunset Area Planned Action. This comprehensive program will result in the redevelopment efforts of the Sunset area utilizing both public and private investment. We tore down the dilapidated BIG 5 store on South Third and began the planning process to bring property owners, business owners, community leaders, downtown homeowners and developers together to address our commitment to move forward with downtown redevelopment efforts. In terms of public safety, our police and city attorney’s office developed new tools that will be used to address nuisance business establishments that are creating a safety concern. And to address cuts in the federal budget that historically funded [ more mayor page 7 ]

Building our relationships that save state’s salmon Good relationships don’t just happen. We have to work together to build and maintain a strong foundation of trust and commitment to keep a relationship healthy and strong. As we mark the 40th anniversary of the Boldt decision (United States vs. Washington) this year, the tribal and state natural resources co-managers met recently to re-dedicate ourselves to the principles of co-management. At the core of co-management is a pledge to seek cooperation first and avoid litigation. The approach is based on a government-togovernment relationship that respects the decision-making authority of both the tribes and state. Its success depends on jointly planning and developing clear objectives with agreedupon data to support consistent, coordinated natural resources management programs. Trust and cooperation go hand in hand. In the first decade following the 1974 Boldt decision, the tribes and state did not trust each other as co-managers. We spent hundreds, perhaps thousands of hours arguing before a federal court about whose data was more accurate and whether this fishery or that fishery should be allowed at this place or time. All that time and money spent in court was wasted. It could have been better spent protecting and rebuilding the resource. After a difficult first decade, we found a way to work together built on mutual respect and consideration for each other’s needs. Co-management took giant steps forward. In 1984 the tribes and state started the anBilly Frank Jr.

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nual joint season-setting process called North of Falcon. In 1985 the tribes and state worked together to develop the Pacific Salmon Treaty that governs shared U.S. and Canadian salmon fisheries. In 1986 came the Timber/Fish/ Wildlife Agreement that provided protection for fish and wildlife on private timberlands while also ensuring a healthy timber industry. Next came the 1989 Centennial Accord that further cemented the government-togovernment relationship between the tribes and state. All of these accomplishments clearly show the great things that can be done when we choose to work together. We can’t afford to lose that. That doesn’t mean we agree on everything. We don’t. Sometimes, no matter how hard we try, we can’t come to an agreement. The case of fish-blocking culverts is a good example. After many months of negotiations failed, the tribes were forced as a last resort in 2001 to file a lawsuit against the state to fix fishblocking culverts under state roads that closed access to hundreds of miles of good salmon habitat. The federal court agreed that culverts blocking fish passage violate tribal treaty fishing rights and gave the state 17 years to fix the problem. While we are disappointed that the state has appealed the ruling, we will continue to work together for the health of the salmon and all of our natural resources. That’s because we know cooperation is the way forward. It always has been and always will be.

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Masked man steals cigarettes, cash A man wearing a homemade gray mask armed with a silver handgun stole about 75 packs of cigarettes and about $450 in cash Dec. 20 from the Shell gas station on Park Avenue North. A clerk, who was cleaning a cappuccino machine, described the suspect as a white male in his early 20s, standing about 5-foot-3. He was wearing a dark hoodie and pajama-style pants.

Renton man fights with officers A Renton man involved in a domestic argument was arrested after he raised his fists and took a fighting stance Dec. 20 with a responding officer. An officer pulled him to the ground, but he continued to struggle and attempt to rise up. The officer and a second one hit him in an attempt to gain control. He was told to put his arms behind his back at least five times. He told officers he was joking. The man, 41, was booked into the SCORE regional jail for investigation of obstructing a police officer. The address in northeast Renton was familiar to officers from previous calls there.

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Park Recreation Building providing recreation activities and mentor support for local youth. As we look ahead for this year, we will continue our commitment to improve our service to our residents. We will focus on downtown revitalization, Sunset area redevelopment and are looking forward to breaking ground on two new libraries. Our Economic Development Department will continue to seek new development and attract companies that will bring quality jobs to our city. We feel 2014 will be a great year!

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City to unveil refurbished Seahawks sign at rally on Friday By Brian Beckley bbeckley@rentonreporter.com

The City of Renton will unveil a refurbished sign proclaiming Renton the “Home of the Seahawks” during a fan rally today, Friday, at City Hall. Originally constructed in 2008 as a gateway monument near the Seahawks headquarters at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in the north end of the city, the sign was damaged by a pair of car accidents and was ultimately replaced with a new sign near the VMAC. The original sign was removed from its location near the Seahawks headquarters to the city’s public works shops to be disassembled and scrapped. But at that time, Mayor Denis Law asked the public works staff whether there was any chance of salvaging and repairing the sign without

incurring major expenses. City communications director Preeti Shridhar this week said the mayor told staff “make it happen, but don’t spend any money on it.” According to a press release from the city, staff viewed the project as an opportunity to not only show their skill but also to demonstrate their pride for the Seahawks. They researched and devised a way to repair and refurbish it and were able to restore it to its original appearance. According to Shridhar, the sign’s base had been severely damaged by the accidents and some of the letters needed to be replaced. Staff also added a fresh coat of paint. The newly refurbished sign has now been installed in a high-profile location in front of City Hall to proudly celebrate the team’s victories and the city’s partnership with

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Joseph (Joe) Gates of Renton died Dec. 4 from complications due to cancer surgery. He is survived by his wife Arlene Lux and daughter Rachel May. A Celebration of Life will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, at the Renton VFW, 416 Burnett Ave. S., Renton 98057 Donations can be made to the Renton 21 Club.

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Depending on your perspective, Richard Sherman is either best known as one of the NFL’s top cornerbacks, or as one of the NFL’s biggest talkers. In reality, he is both. Sherman’s standout play is why he’s in the spotlight in the first place, but his brashness/confidence/cockiness/whatever you want to call it is also a big part of who he is. On the field, Sherman uses his trash talk to get into an opponent’s head — we’re looking at you, Steve Smith — and off the field he uses it to build his brand. Here we offer a small sampling of Sherman’s greatest hits, so to speak: “U Mad Bro?” — Oct. 14, 2012. Sherman, via Twitter, with his now-signature line pasted over a picture of New England quarterback Tom Brady following a Seahawks win over the Patriots. “Sometimes, man, when the bully gets bullied, that’s how it happens.” — Oct. 24, 2012. Sherman responding to 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh’s complaints about the physical play of Seattle’s defensive backs. “In my 24 years of life, I’m better at life than you.” — March 7, 2013. The money shot from a sometimes hilarious, sometimes awkward takedown of ESPN’s resident instigator, Skip Bayless, during an appearance on “First Take.” “It helps when you don’t listen to the idiots in the draft room.

When you don’t listen to the idiots, you find players like Jeremy Lane and Byron Maxwell and myself and Kam Chancellor, the list goes on, Russell Wilson. But if you sit there and listen to the idiots like Mel Kiper and Todd McShay and things like that, you miss a lot of good players.” — Dec. 19, 2013. Sherman explaining why the Seahawks have been able to find so many steals in the draft. “I don’t want to be an island. I want to be more of a tourist attraction. You stop here, I take your money and you go.” — Nov. 14. 2013. Sherman when asked if he takes it as a sign of respect that teams are throwing away from him, which is how cornerback Darrelle Revis earned the nickname “Revis Island.” “I’ve been proud of you since you spurned us. I told you, I didn’t want you to go down that path, I’m proud of you, boy.” — Jan. 6, 2013. Sherman, who was mic’d up, to Washington quarterback Robert Griffin III following a playoff win, a reference to the fact that Sherman encouraged Griffin not to come to Stanford, in part because Andrew Luck was also heading there, but also, perhaps, because he didn’t want

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The Lindbergh swim team picked up two wins this week, but also dropped a meet to Hazen on Tuesday, the team’s first loss this season. The Eagles on Jan. 3 traveled to Longview, Wash. for a double dual meet with Mark Morris and R.A. Long. The Eagles swimmers came out on top in both meets, besting Mark Morris 116-64 and beating R.A. Long 143-29. On top of the wins, Lindbergh swimmers recorded 6 state qualifying times and 16 district qualifying times. State qualifiers were: Andrew Franco-Munoz in the 50-yard freestyle and 100 free; James Buchanan in the 200 individual medley (IM) and 100 back; the 200 Medley Relay (Buchanan, AJ Lim, Franco-Munoz, and Zack Anderson) and 400 Free Relay (Lim, Ben Pogue, Buchanan, and Franco-Munoz). District qualifiers were:

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Max Aedo in the 200 free and 500 free; Dupree Nugent in the 200 free and 500 free; AJ Lim 200 IM and 100 butterfly; Titus Owen in the 200 IM and 100 breaststroke; Zack Anderson in the 100 breaststroke; Ben Pogue in the 100 butterfly and 100 backstroke; Timothy Ramos in the 100 butterfly; Henry Malphrus for the 500 free; Jeremy Hatch for the 100 backstroke; Derek Anderson in the 100 breaststroke; and the 200 Free Relay (Z. Anderson, Owen, Aedo, and Andrew Pogue). Tuesday’s meet against the Highlanders did not go as well for the Eagles, with Hazen coming out on top 104-81. Lindbergh, now 5-1 overall and 3-1 in the Seamount League, next travels to Kentridge on Saturday for the Kentridge Invitationals and then take on Olympia at home on Tuesday. Hazen, now 2-0 overall, takes on Renton on Thursday at the Hazen pool.

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The Hazen Highlander boys basketball team improved its record to 8-1 in the season with a 65-56 win Saturday against Mount Rainier. According to Coach Ryan Thompson, his team “played pretty well” against the Rams, including stretches of “great defense.” He also said his team did a good job sharing the ball on offense.

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Ask An Expert.... Q. What constitutes a pet emergency? 1. Almost any problem involving the eye should be seen right away. Glaucoma, corneal ulcers, and foreign bodies beneath the eyelids are very serious and may lead to permanent blindness. 2. Profuse vomiting is another sign that needs immediate attention. It does not take very long for a pet, particularly a small one to become dangerously dehydrated. 3. Difficulty breathing is also a problem that should not wait. Difficulty breathing may be a severe cough, but more commonly it is exaggerated effort in breathing, with pets often using their abdominal muscles to help them breathe. 4. If there is active hemorrhage, of course, the pet needs to be seen by a veterinarian right away. If there are just a few drops of blood from a minor wound, it is probably OK to wait for your regular veterinarian. 5. If your pet has its first seizure, particularly if it lasts more that a couple of minutes, should be examined immediately. 6. If your pet ingests a toxin, particularly antifreeze, they should be taken to the emergency hospital as soon as possible. The doctor may induce vomiting to try to eliminate the absorption of the toxin, so time is important. 7. If your pet is pregnant, and is having difficulty having the babies, it should see the emergency veterinarian. If sever, this problem may require an emergency caesarean section. Of course, there are many other problems that pets can have. If you need advice on whether your pet’s symptoms should have immediate attention, call your Veterinarian or the local Emergency Hospital for advice. They will be happy to discuss your pet and their problem.

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• Saturday, February 15, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Bellevue Nursery, 842 104th Avenue SE, Bellevue PlantS & GardEn dESiGn Create Beauty in Your Garden with native Plants Susie Egan Discover a treasure trove of beautiful native plants. Transform your urban lot into a glorious natural paradise. • Thursday, February 2, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Bellevue City Hall, Room 1E-108, 450 110th Avenue NE, Bellevue doing it right the First time — Successful Garden design Meghan Fuller Get the tools you need to create a design that is functional and meets your unique needs. • Saturday, February 22, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Blakely Hall, 2550 NE Park Drive, Issaquah Strategies for Weed Control Ladd Smith Strategies for weed control; learn about integrated weed management. • Thursday, February 13, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Tibbetts Creek Manor, 750 17th Avenue NW, Issaquah • Saturday, February 15, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South, Tukwila • Saturday, March 1, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Bellevue Nursery, 842 104th Avenue SE, Bellevue transform Your dry Shade into lush Beauty Marianne Binetti Learn how to add color and drama to your landscape even in the most difficult situations. • Saturday, February 22, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Squak Mountain Nursery, 7600 Renton-Issaquah Road SE, Issaquah

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