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In goal, the Thunderbirds’ Danny Mumaugh blocks a shot during a recent Western Hockey League game at the ShoWare Center. Mumaugh, who grew up in Colorado, is living with a host family in Maple Valley and attends Kentwood High School. Mumaugh is adjusting to a busy schedule that includes honing his hockey skills in the junior ranks. COURTESY PHOTO, Kyle Scholzen, Thunderbirds
PURSUING THEIR DREAM ON ICETeens learn to balance school and a new home while skating in the WHL
BY MICHELLE CONERLY
hat evening, Danny Mu-maugh was supposedly doing homework. Walking upstairs to check in on him
at their Centennial, Colo., home, his dad discovered him watch-
ing hockey highlights online. But Mumaugh’s dad just couldn’t get upset.
“Th at’s where I want to play,” he said, “in the Western Hockey League.”
Little Taylor Green slipped on his “skaty socks” and positioned his net in the living room of his Port Coquitlam, British Columbia home. But something was miss-ing. Green dragged his baby sister into the goal and lined up a shot.
“My mom would yell at me, and I would have to bring her out,” Green said.
Two boys living thousands of miles apart shared one dream: to play professional hockey. And as Seattle Th underbirds playing in Kent, they now share more than just a dream.
“Our rooms are next to each oth-er and the bathroom in the middle adjoins (them),” Mumaugh said.
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Ex-Kent-Meridian teacher, coach receives 5-day jail sentence for sex crime
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Kent native sings his way to Los Angeles
Songwriter gets his chance: Carson Henley, former Kentlake student, is pursuing his dream as a musician. COURTESY PHOTO, Bianca Sciotto.
County unanimously approves Kent levee repair plan
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BY MICHELLE CONERLY
Locally-grown Carson Henley is a fi nalist in the Guitar Center Singer-Song-writer 2 competition.
Years ago at Kentlake High School, Henley
thought it was “just so uncool” that his mom made him take piano lessons. Looking back, he couldn’t be more grateful.
“She knew how to get (me) started,” Henley said.
Aft er high school, Henley
BY STEVE HUNTER
A former Kent-Meridian High School teacher and track coach received a fi ve-day jail sentence Feb. 22 in King County Superior Court for communication with a minor for immoral purposes.
Aft er the sentencing at the Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent, King County corrections offi cers handcuff ed Ernie Ammons, 37, of Black Diamond, and escorted him out of the courtroom and to the county jail. Ammons had been free on bail since his
BY MICHELLE CONERLY
Aft er weeks of debate, the King County Flood Control District Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve the $17 million Kent proposal to
fi x a Green River levee. At a meeting Tuesday in Seattle,
eight board members – Coun-cilwoman Kathy Lambert was absent – passed Kent’s levee repair plan that intends to build fl ood walls along the 2.5-mile Briscoe-Desimone levee to protect sur-
rounding businesses.Th e county had pro-
posed setback levee options estimated at costs of more than $63 million and up to $416 million because of the need to buy property and move businesses to expand
the levee.Minor revisions to the
proposal were approved, including the clarifi cation that there are four outside bends of the Green River between South 200th and South 180th and four walls
to be built. Wording to include the city of Tukwila also was revised.
Councilman Larry Gossett, who originally voted against rec-ommending the Kent proposal
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Teacher gets short sentence: Ex-Kent-Meridian teacher and coach Ernie Ammons was sentenced to fi ve days in jail and 40 hours of community service. STEVE HUNTER, Kent Reporter
[ HENLEY from page 1] began to realize his talents as a singer as well, drawing from the soulful infl uences of his childhood. At 21 years old, he wrote his fi rst song, and in 2008, released his fi rst album titled “Green Eyed Soul.”
“As far as my own material, a lot of times (I write about) relationships with people,” he said. “I fi nd them really intrigu-ing, and it’s the most powerful connection to me. Th at is really what touches me.”
So when his sister found this singer-songwriter competition
online, Henley thought it’d be a great opportunity to get his name out there.
“In Seattle you’re isolated from the music scene,” Henley said. “It’s tough getting out of Seattle when you’re based here.”
To enter the competition, each applicant sent in a video perform-ing an original song. From the 13,000 submissions received, a group of judges whittled it down to 140. From there, John Shanks, successful producer, songwriter, and musician, personally chose the 10 fi nalists who will fl y out to Los Angeles and perform at a private show to determine the winner.
“Good music fi nds its own audi-ence,” said Jake Cheung, music and entertainment marketing spokesper-son at Guitar Center. “We’re trying to fi nd an artist that is talented and passionate (enough) to pursue music as a career.”
Aft er Henley’s latest project, he believes he’s proved to his audi-ence to be a driven artist.
Th e name of his album, “100 Hours,” gives a brief insight into how the record was written and recorded in just that short amount of time.
“I went into the situation with nothing written at all,” he said. “I barely made it in the 100 hours, but
it was a test that stretched me.”Henley knows that to get good
results, he’s got to keep “plug-ging away” at pursuing his music career. Th at’s why he’s excited to see if this competition will be the stepping stone to something more.
“Win or lose, I will continue to do what I need to do,” Henley said. “It’s not a make or break, but it can defi nitely help make you.”
As a fi nalist, Henley automati-cally receives a long list of prizes including a guitar from C.F Martin & Co., a $100 Converse gift card, and one of his singles digitally dis-tributed by the company TuneCore.
Th e grand prize winner receives an even longer list, topping off with $10,000 cash, a 4-song EP with John Shanks and a performance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”
All fi nalists will be fl own out to Los Angeles to perform Saturday at the Hotel Cafe in Hollywood.
“Our experience with last year’s competition has been extremely rewarding for everyone involved,” said Dustin Hinz, director of music, entertainment marketing and artist relations for Guitar Center. “We look forward to seeing what new talent emerges this year and helping another deserving artist share their music with the world.”
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arrest in December 2011.Judge Lori K. Smith also
sentenced Ammons to 40 hours of community service and 24 months of probation as well as ordered that he have no contact with the victim, that he must pay restitution to the victim and that he have no contact with minors except under supervision of an adult with knowledge of his registered sex off ender status and with the approval of a sex of-fender treatment provider.
Ammons pleaded guilty to the charge Feb. 1 in exchange for a lighter sen-tence. He could have been sentenced up to one year in jail and fi ned $5,000. He must register as a sex
off ender.“It’s been a very trying
year for me and my family,” Ammons said in a brief statement to the judge. “I take responsibility for my actions. I will move forward from this. I apologize to everybody I respect, espe-cially my family and the victim.”
Prosecutors said Am-mons sent sexually explicit text messages to a 16-year-old Kent-Meridian girl from June 27, 2011 to Nov. 6, 2011. Ammons taught health and physical educa-tion at the school. He also coached boys and girls track and cross country for the Royals.
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Terry Hooks, a volunteer and urban tree advocate, was a semifi nalist for a national award. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent
Kent urban tree advocate honored for volunteer efforts
Terry Hooks was selected as one of 10 nationwide semifi nal-ists for the Alliance for Com-munity Trees 2012 Volunteer of the Year Award, the city of Kent’s Green Kent Partnership recently announced.
Th e award highlights inspi-rational volunteers in action who have contributed to urban forestry by improving commu-nity trees and the neighborhoods where they live.
Th e winner was Dotti Clune, a 20-plus-year volunteer with
Michigan-based Friends of Grand Rapids Parks.
Nearly 2,000 volunteers do-nated just under 6,000 hours to the Green Kent Partnership, a 20-year environmental restoration plan, last year. Th e partnership brings together the city, conser-vation organization Forterra and the residents.
Hooks has been volunteer-ing for the program since early 2011, when she became a trained steward. She has been leading work parties of other volunteers regu-larly at Morrill Meadows Park and has proven herself a real leader.
“It’s in her DNA,” said Jeff Watling, parks director. “Terry is a superstar at REI, where she works, and she loves the outdoors and giving back to her commu-nity. I can’t imagine anyone more deserving of this recognition.”
BY STEVE HUNTER
Th e murder trial has been con-tinued again for the Oregon man charged with fi rst-degree murder for the 2010 stabbing death of Seth Frankel, a city of Kent employee and Auburn resident.
William L. Phillip, 32, had been scheduled to go to trial in February, but the scheduled trial date now is May 6, according to the King County Prosecuting At-torney’s Offi ce.
Defense attorneys have been granted several requests from King County Superior Court judges to continue the trial date. Phillip has waived his right to a speedy trial. If needed, either side could again ask the court for more time to prepare the case and request a new trial date.
According to court documents, the jury trial could last six weeks.
Phillip, of Portland, remains in custody at the county jail at the Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent with bail set at $1
million. He pleaded not guilty in March 2011 to a fi rst-degree mur-der charge aft er being extradited from Portland.
Attorneys from both sides asked for more time to prepare the case aft er an initial trial date of June 20, 2012.
Frankel, 41, a city video-pro-gram coordinator, was killed May 21, 2010 in his Auburn home. He was discovered the following day by a neighbor who was checking on his welfare, looked through a window, and saw the body.
Prosecutors allege that Phillip, a former boyfriend of the woman Frankel dated and lived with, drove to Auburn to kill Frankel because he was angry that some-one else was dating the woman. Detectives connected Phillip to the murder through a blood-stained towel found at Frankel’s house as well as cellphone records that put Phillip near the home the night of Frankel’s death.
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Phillip’s trial date continued to May 6 for murder of city employee
Man charged in ‘96 murder of Kent co-worker pleads not guilty
A Montana man charged in the 1996 cold case murder of a Kirkland woman who worked in Kent pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder in King County Superior Court in Seattle.
Cliff ord E. Reed, 59, was extra-dited Feb. 6 to King County for al-legedly killing Sandi Rae Johnson, 28, in April 1996. He entered the plea Feb. 14 and remains in the county jail in Seattle on $5 million bail. He is scheduled to return to
court March 14 when a trial date could be set or attorneys can ask for more time to prepare the case.
Reed was Johnson’s co-worker at Bowen Scarff Ford in Kent during her disappearance. Johnson was reported missing in 1996. Her body was found eight years later near Highway 410 in Pierce County.
Reed left Washington for Montana shortly aft er Johnson was reported missing, according to court documents. Detectives conducted multiple interviews throughout the investigation and Reed’s friends revealed his alleged infatuation with Johnson.
King County Sheriff ’s Offi ce detectives arrested Reed for inves-tigation of murder in December at his Victor, Mont., home.
– Steve Hunter
KENT ‘YOU ME WE’ FESTIVAL IS FRIDAY
Interactive booths, sports competitions, contests and prizes, Radio Disney, along
with an impressive lineup of performances by Kent’s talented
kids are just part of the fun at “You Me We” festival from
6-9 p.m. Friday at the ShoWare Center, 625 W. James Street.
Kent Food Bank will be on site to take food donations at the
free festival.Doors open at 6 p.m.
The event is organized by a collaboration of community
groups, including the Kent Parks Department, Kent School
District, youth groups, sports and scouting organizations,
churches, local businesses and service clubs.
Performance schedule:
MC - Tye Whitfi eld – community member;
Neely O’Brien Elementary D.R.U.M. and Red Hawk Singers
(5th, 6th graders Xylophone and percussion instruments);
Mayor Suzette Cooke,Kitana Turnbull –
9-year-old solo artistKent Elementary
STOMP & Dance Team,Rainier Youth Choirs;
Allegro Performing Arts Academy (All ages
dance variety),
Got Talent Winner – solo artist,Kent Knights Jr.
Football Cheer Team;
Redline Bike Demo and Bike Raffl e,
New Beginning Alofa Tunoa Youth Dance Group,
Kent-Meridian Bridging the Seas Bollywood Group,
Electronettes Drill Team (All ages step team),
Kent Meridian Pacifi c Islander Group
For more event details, visit YouMeWeKent.com.
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William “Bill” Edward RedingtonWilliam “Bill” Edward Redington
passed away at Saint Francis Hospital on February 22, 2013, at the age of 75.
He was born September 24, 1937 to Lloyd and Lila Belle (Telford) Redington.
William proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Army. He worked in both welding and truck driving as his lifelong careers. Among his favorite pastimes, William enjoyed fishing, farming, and painting, along with cheering on
the Seahawks and the Mariners. He was also known for his helpfulness in educating people about gardening. William was a great father and a proud grandfather. He will be greatly missed.
William was survived by his daughters Connie Erickson, Federal Way, and Laura Sue Wilson, Canada; two grandchildren, Chance Erickson and Jessica Wilson; and one brother, Chuck Redington, Tacoma, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Lila Belle Redington; his father, Lloyd Redington; and his brother, Jack Redington.
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Carol Ann CaseCarol Ann Case, 73, long time resident of Kent passed away
February 11th at Valley General Hospital after a long illness.Carol was a very crafty person doing handcrafts of all types
right to the end. She was also very active in many organizations as a natural leader. These included Campfire leader, Den Mother, president of PTA’s in Idaho as well as in Pine Tree Elementary, president of Jaycee Wives in Idaho and Kent, president for 2 years of the Pantera Lago Community Club a mobil home park in in Kent, and president of Golden Threads through Washington State Good Sams which makes and distributes childcare blankets, booties and caps to Ronald McDonald House.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, 3 children, 9 grandchildren, 2 sisters, and many nieces & nephews.
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“So we’re constantly to-gether.”
Mumaugh and Green live in the same billet house owned by Bob and Val Merriman. Living with billets is equivalent to living with a host family. With the exception of checking in for dinner, the boys keep to their own schedules and come and go as they please.
Outside of the rink, the boys live pretty normal lives. Like most teenagers, waking up for class can be the hardest part of the day. Jumping on Highway 18,
each player can make it to Kentwood High School in no time from the Mer-riman’s house in Maple Valley. But unlike other students, school could start at 8 a.m. or even 11 a.m. depending on how many classes the boys must take to complete their credits.
Having the extra time doesn’t make balancing school and sports any easier, though, but a good home life does help.
“If you have a test and you were playing the night be-fore, it can be tough,” Green said, “but it’s never tough to come home to the billets. I
have a great billet family so it’s always nice to reset there.”
In the four years the Merrimans have hosted Th underbirds, they’ve secured a routine and split the responsibilities of tak-ing care of their boys.
Except minimal trash and laundry, the players aren’t made to do chores. In the evenings, a nutritious dinner is always the goal, but come pregame meals, Bob knows exactly what the boys crave most.
“Th ey love to eat their pastas … lasagna (or) sometimes a pot of spa-ghetti,” Bob said.
For Mumaugh, a protein drink with a scoop of ice cream is a great snack in between meals, too.
Around 2 p.m. practice begins at the ShoWare Center, and as the boys don their four or more layers of gear and step onto the ice, the transformation from normal teenager to profes-sional hockey player begins.
Th e bright lights illumi-nate the entire rink, leaving the stands in shadows. Th e chilled air muffl es their speech while masking the faint smell of sweat. A player falls chest down on the ice, slush covering his grey and navy jersey. Hockey sticks continuously clack, clack, clack against one another, as players fi ght for the chance to land one between the pipes.
“In Canada, young boys would kill to be in the posi-tion that we’re in,” Green said. “Just being able to go onto the ice every night … it’s just a lot of fun.”
Born to play From day one, Green
pursued hockey over every other sport. Breathing heavily aft er practice, he explains that as soon as he could walk, he could skate. With a smile bridg-ing ear to ear, he tells how shocked he was to be 15 years old and draft ed right out of rookie camp in the second round as the 26th overall pick. Aft er that, his skills on the ice have only improved.
Green’s a defenseman, but his good hockey sense allows him to play forward as well, making his skills diverse.
“He’s smart on the ice,” said Steve Konowalchuk, Th underbirds head coach. “Good hands … good vi-sion. Th at’s what’s gonna make him a successful player in this league.”
Factor in his height at about 6 feet, 9 inches with skates on, Green believes he’s a good size for this “big man sport.”
Mumaugh grew up within fi ve minutes of an ice rink in Colorado. His dad, a season ticket holder, would take him to the NHL Avalanche games at an early age. Sitting back in his chair, Mumaugh remem-bers the day his dad pulled up in the car aft er hockey practice to reveal a “G” next to his name on the team roster.
“My dad always knew I wanted to be a goalie,” Mu-maugh said. “(Since then) I never looked back.”
Put in the lineup half-
way through the season, Mumaugh was confi dent enough to jump right in with the rest of the players. And being only 16 years old, his hard work and competitive attitude is a testament to his love of the game.
“He sure brings that fi re, and that’s contagious to the team,” Konowalchuk said. “Th at’s gonna push him to be a good goalie at this level.” Both boys agree that playing for the Th underbirds creates a bond between teammates. Whether it’s shouting your NHL fantasy draft picks on the bus to an away game, just hanging out at the mall or grabbing a bite to eat, the players spend most of their time to-gether. Unfortunately, this doesn’t leave a lot of time for outside friendships.
“I don’t want to say there’s not enough time to make friends,” Mumaugh said, “but we never really
have time to hang out with (other people).”
Th e boys were brought to Kent to play hockey, but the experience of playing in the WHL in the Pacifi c Northwest encompasses much more than just play time. As young men, they are living out their dreams, taking one step closer to their professional careers.
“He’s had his sights set on this for so long,” Mu-maugh’s dad said. “Seattle gave him a chance … and (he) really wants to make it work (there.)”
Green’s mom couldn’t be more excited about her son living “a Canadian boy’s dream.” Although she still sees him as “her baby,” his passion for the sport makes all the sacri-fi ces worth it.
“To see him living (his dream) out at such a young age … as long as he’s happy, and it’s going well, I’m happy,” she said.
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The Thunderbirds’ Taylor Green is an imposing defenseman at 6 feet, 6 inches tall. Just 18 years old, Green hopes to blossom in the junior ranks. COURTESY PHOTO, Kyle Scholzen, Thunderbirds
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Good health – like educa-tion, housing, and economic opportunity – is essential for a strong community. When people can’t get health care, the consequences aff ect us all.
In King County, good health is out of reach for an estimated 280,000 people who do not have health insurance and access to preventive care. Too oft en they are forced to bypass
treatment for illnesses, injuries and chronic conditions because of the cost. Inevitably they turn to more expensive emergency rooms when they have reached a crisis point.
Th ese individuals pay a heft y price with their health. Th e rest of society pays a high price as well. Th e Offi ce of the Insur-
ance Commissioner estimates that the average insured family pays approximately $1,100 a year in the form of a hidden tax to cover care for the uninsured.
Providing people with access to aff ordable, primary care is a better formula. Th is is why I recently trav-eled to Olympia to advocate for the expansion of Medicaid. Th e State of Washington has an unprecedented opportunity under the Aff ordable
Care Act to provide 250,000 people statewide – about 79,000 in King County – with health care coverage. Th e newly eligible are individuals who make up to $16,000 a year or $27,000 for a family of three, households that currently have no viable options for health insurance.
Expanding Medicaid will ensure continued coverage for working adults who have lost their jobs, taken a pay cut, or returned from military service. Th ousands will fi nally receive vaccinations, mental health services and regular check-ups
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Can you make ‘The Cut’?
Wannabes and all-stars are welcome.Be prepared for repetitious drills and
numerous takes, sound instruction and occa-sional criticism. Anticipate frustrating whiff s at the fastball and ghastly gaff es in the fi eld.
Most of all, be ready for plenty of drama on and off the diamond.
Marco Angulo – longtime writer, producer and actor – has issued a casting call for base-ball players 18 and older to toil and shine on television. He intends to put Kent, Auburn and the Green River Valley on the reality TV show map with his latest, unscripted project.
Baseball is the backdrop for “Th e Cut”, a series that follows the storylines of local
players and coaches as they interact on and off the fi eld.
Th e show follows four locally-grown, 15-mem-ber baseball teams, each hand-selected by the reality show’s coaches, as they come together to struggle, improve and
compete for bragging rights. Tryouts and a casting call begin Sunday
aft ernoon at Big League Edge in north Auburn.
Th e show is designed to combine drama with action, misfi ts with experienced players. Sort of a “Bad News Bears” meets “Th e Big-gest Loser”.
“Like most reality shows, we’re looking to cast real people with real personalities,” said Angulo, who moved to Federal Way aft er working in the entertainment industry for 25 years in Southern California. “We’re looking for people who have played baseball as well as those who have not.”
“We hope to attract regular Joes and pros,” Angulo added. “It’s an opportunity to help guide somebody to a better place by using baseball as a way to get there.”
Joining Angulo and Hat Dance Produc-tions on the project is Nicholas Crane
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Cinders or dust? Cover the coal cars
It appears the biggest fear of environmentalists and some public outcry is about coal cinders or coal dust fl ying all over the place. Whether this is an actuality or not, I don’t know. If this problem is real or perceived, there may be a solution.
My wife and I were making a left turn from 15th South-west to C Street northbound. In front of us was a very long coal train in the Auburn train yard, the cars uncovered. Th ey appeared to be headed north, to where we don’t know. To get to that point, the train must have traveled through much of the state.
We discussed this in light of the concerns listed above, and decided that coal cars should be covered. We envision that each car has a cover that is pulled across, similar to the
home patio awning as seen on TV. Two arms attached to the ends of the car would pull the cover over the coal and fasten tight on the other side. Th is ac-tion would happen soon aft er the coal is loaded into the car.
At the end of the journey, electric motors would pull the cover to its original position.
One could call it a motorized venetian blind.
Th e cost of the retrofi t would be on the shoulders of the coal company or the train company, or both. If compli-ance is not forthcoming, a law could be passed if the coal company wants to travel through Washington state.– Steve Soucek
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I have just learned of a new book released with the title “Kill Anything Th at Moves.”
I saw the author being interviewed on the “Bill Moyer Show” and I have an even bet-ter understanding of just how evil the people in power in this country have become.
No one should be surprised at the level of gun violence in this country. All the “stand your
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– an English geographer, explorer, writer and broadcaster – who has written and presented notable TV series for the BBC.
Angulo’s wife, Denise Davert, is the series’ executive producer.
Once the cast has been secured, producers plan to begin a projected
six weeks of local filming in August. Ultimately, the producers hope a
cable network will pick up the pilot.The producers are working with
BLE founder and operator Jim Parque, a former major league pitcher, on the project.
“Jim has been telling me about incidents and events that go on at
his place,” Angulo said. “It’s ripe with stories and personalities. … It should be exciting.”
Tryouts, casting call: Sunday, March 3, Big League Edge, 501 42nd St. NE, Auburn. Check-in begins at 2 p.m., filming 4-10 p.m. Register online at [email protected]. Participants must be 18 years or older. The project is a show concept; no payment.
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for conditions such as dia-betes. It will mean healthier parents and secure, thriving families.
Many state legislators I spoke to are supportive of the Medicaid expan-sion. They recognize that it’s a wise decision from a humanitarian and eco-nomic standpoint. A recent opinion poll shows that two-thirds of Washing-tonians agree that it will benefit their communities.
Expansion will provide
nearly $1 billion in new fed-eral funds to Washington in the next two years and create an estimated 10,000 jobs in our state. With more employed people comes an increase in local tax revenues and a boost to our local Kent economy. Med-icaid expansion will also mean savings in the state budget of approximately $225 million in the next two years.
Some legislators may consider walking away from these funds – federal taxes that we have already paid –
which instead will pay for health care in other states. They worry about what the federal government might do in the future. But the federal government has agreed to cover 100 percent of the cost of the expansion and gradually decreasing to 90 percent thereafter. The opportunity to cover so many more of our neigh-bors with basic health care, under those terms, should not be lost due to the in-ability to know the future with certainty. This is a good deal now.
It’s time for our state legislators to work together and seize this historic op-portunity to keep families, communities and busi-nesses strong.
Chad Horner is the chair of HealthPoint’s Board of Direc-tors and a partner at Curran Law Firm in Kent. HealthPoint is a Community Health Center, providing medical and dental care, as well as complemen-tary and alternative medical services, at 17 clinics through-out King County, including Kent. To learn more, visit www.healthpointchc.org.
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SENIOR SERVICES’ VOLUNTEER TRANSPORTATION provides vital rides for Kent seniors. Using their own vehicles, volunteer drivers help older adults maintain their independence by taking them to necessary medical appointments. Unfortunately, the program does not have enough drivers to meet the demand for transportation
from older residents of the Kent community. For those interested in helping out, call 206-748-7588, email Hilary at [email protected], read the services’ blog at www.volunteertransportation.blogspot.com, or visit www.seniorservices.org/transportation.
ground laws” have only added to the justification in many people’s mind to shoot first and ask ques-tions later. We have no one to blame but our politicians and those who control them for this situation.
Sadly, this country has a very long and sordid his-tory of doing injustices to too many of its citizens and unfortunately too much in-justice is still at play against our own citizens as well as those of foreign countries.
Hiding this from the American people is not the way to change things nor allowing those who participated in breaking laws whether national or international to walk free is right. What it does instead is to give cover to those who wish to continue to commit human rights violations.
I wish I could join Tina Turner in becoming a citizen of a more civilized country, but unfortunately I am 72 years old and don’t have the finances to make such a move. I still have some hope, however small, that America will come to its senses.– George Whitaker
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THE 26TH ANNUAL KENT KIDS’ ARTS
DAY returns Saturday at Kent Com-mons.
The Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services celebrates March as National Youth Arts Month by bringing kids, creativity and diversity to the community at the day-long festival. The event features hands-on art projects led by professional artists for kids ages 4 to 14.
The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Commons, 525 Fourth Avenue N.
The event is a project of the Kent Arts Commission and Kent Parks, Rec and Community Services.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Lunch, snacks and bever-ages will be available for purchase.
Admission is $10 for kids; adults and children 2 years and younger
are free. Hands-on projects are free with admission. You must have an admission ticket to participate in the hands-on art projects.
Two-time Grammy winner Bill Harley performs at 3 p.m. in the Crys-tal Mountain Hall. Tickets are $10 for the performance or $15 for entry into Kent Kids’ Arts Day.
Purchase tickets at kentarts.com or by phone at 253-856-5051.
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“It’s about time,” Kent May-or Suzette Cooke said of the decision. “I am thrilled that we were able to work as a group in finding a path forward. My biggest concern is that we get started immediately …”
Cooke’s urgency stems from
the potential loss of the $7 mil-lion state grant awarded by the Legislature last year if a deci-sion could not be made soon. The flood district executive committee hired an indepen-dent engineering consultant to suggest the most cost effective plan that also aligned with the goals of all parties involved. Ultimately, the consultant favored Kent’s plan.
“There was a lot of give and take,” said County Councilman Reagan Dunn. “Getting a unanimous vote is something I feel very good about, and it sets a precedent
of moving forward.” Present at the meeting
was Dan Sibson, senior vice president of the IDS Real Estate Group. IDS Real Estate Group and Clarion Partners recently purchased about 70 acres of land in the Kent Valley from The Boeing Co. that falls within the borderlines of the flood plain. The partners planned to develop the area this spring.
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Events“You Me We” Festival: 6-9 p.m. March 1, ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St., Kent. Festival of free fun celebrates the great work of many youth, teen and fam-ily resources serving Kent and spotlights exceptional talents of young local perform-ers. Activities include: interactive booths; hands-on art activities; Radio Disney; sports competitions; face painting; bounce houses; games, contests, raffl es and prizes; $1 hot dogs and $1 soda. Kent Food Bank welcom-ing donations. The event is organized by a collaboration of community groups, including the Kent School District, Kent Parks Department, youth groups, sports and scouting organizations, churches, local busi-nesses and service clubs. For more details, visit www.YouMeWeKent.com.
26th annual Kent Kids’ Arts Day: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 2, Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N. Festival features 14 hands-on art projects led by professional artists and geared to kids ages 4-12. Lo-cal school groups and community dance studios take the stage with multicultural music and dance. Other activities include face painting, Junk Music Playstation and the Wall of Words. A special performance by Bill Harley, two-time Grammy winner who
uses hilarious stories and songs to paint a picture of growing up and parenting, is 3 p.m. in the Crystal Mountain Hall. Admis-sion: $10 per child and includes all hands-on art projects; no entry fee for adults and children under 2. Admission to the Harley performance is $10 or $15 for both the performance and entry into Kent Kids’ Arts Day. Concessions will be provided by Pull My Ear Concessions and Sturgis Sweets Kettle Korn. Kids’ Day is presented by the Kent Arts Commission and the Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department with partial funding from 4Culture, Washington State Arts Commission, Kent Lions Club, Fred Meyer, Smith Brothers Dairy and Kent Community Foundation. For information, visit KentArts.com or call 235-856-5050.
19th Annual Kent Student Art Walk: March 11-22. More than 20 downtown businesses and Kent Station serve as art galleries, displaying students’ paintings, sketches and sculptures in lobbies and windows during regular business hours. More than 450 Kent School District students participated. Student art also will be on display at the Centennial Center Gallery, 400 W. Gowe St., 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. An opening reception for the artists, their families and fans is 5-7 p.m. March 15, at the gallery, with stage entertainment at
Kherson Peace Park, corner of Second and Gowe streets. For more details, call 253-856-5050.
Benefi tsSleep Country’s Pajama Drive for Foster Kids: Through March 3. Donations of new pajamas in all sizes can be dropped off at any Sleep Country store. For more information or to fi nd the nearest location please, visit www.sleepcountry.com or call 888-88-SLEEP (75337).
Spelling bee: 9 a.m. March 2, Cedar Heights Middle School, 19640 SE 272nd St., Covington, For for fourth-, fi fth- and sixth-grade students. Participation is free. Winner receives a Kindle Fire and advances to the regional bee in Seattle. Money raised will be used toward the school’s language arts
programs. Full details can be found online at www.cedarheightsptsa.org/spellingbee.
Brinner, Breakfast for Dinner: 4-8 p.m. March 21, Maggie’s on Meeker, 307 W. Meeker St., Kent. The Kiwanis Club of Kent AM invites the public to its Brinner fundraiser. Profi ts benefi t Project Eliminate-Kiwanis International and UNICEF, which have joined forces to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus; and the Kiwanis Children’s Cancer Project, which has joined Seattle Children’s Hospital to fi nd a cure for children’s cancer. Cost: adults $10, seniors $8, children (12 and under) $5. Pancakes, sausage and a beverage are included with the ticket price. For more information, contact Char Grinolds at 253-229-7340 or [email protected].
Rotary Club of Kent 45th dinner auction, escapades: 5-9 p.m. April 27,
ShoWare Center, 625 W James St., Kent.
Gourmet dinner, live and silent auctions.
Proceeds of the auction support college
scholarships and community projects.
Tickets: $75. For more information about
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VolunteersRestore Kent’s Springwood Park:
9 a.m.-noon, March 3, Springwood Park.
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Green Kent Partnership steward orientation: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. March 23, Kent Senior Center, 600 E Smith St. If you enjoy physical activity, being outdoors and helping to improve your community, con-sider joining the program. Trained stewards led 30 work parties of other volunteers in chosen work sites, culminating in the fi rst annual Green Kent Day on Oct. 27 with 200 participants. More than 100 acres are now in some phase of restoration and the city is recruiting more stewards, support stewards and outreach volunteers. Full job descrip-tions of the volunteer positions are available upon request, and no experience is neces-sary. Find out more at www.GreenKent.org or call 253-856-5113 to register.
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Kent Police arrested a woman for investigation of fourth-degree assault aft er she allegedly slapped her husband in the face while both were at work at a business in the 6700 block of South 216th Street.
Offi cers responded to a call about a domestic dispute at about 12:39 p.m. Feb. 15, ac-cording to the police report.
When police tracked down the husband in his offi ce at the business, he said to offi cers, “It’s no one’s busi-ness to call. What’s the law on people calling about this?”
Police noted that the man’s left side of his face was extremely red compared to the other side that had normal skin tone.
“Look, I’ve done stuff before, too,” the husband said. “She just got mad. It was only a slap. I’m a big boy, I can take it.”
Th e man added that his wife slapped him because he had made her mad.
Offi cers then located the wife in the warehouse area. She saw police and said, “So when he hit me, you don’t do any-thing. When I hit him, you come here.”
Th e wife told offi cers her husband had hit her a long time ago but she
didn’t report the incident to police.When asked what happened earlier
in the day at the offi ce, she said, “He made me mad, so I slapped his face.” Th e woman then added she wasn’t talking anymore. Th ere was no spe-
cifi cs in the report about what might have made the wife mad.
Police transported the woman to the city jail, where she spent four days before
her release, according to jail records.
HarassmentOffi cers arrested a woman for
investigation of harassment aft er she reportedly made threats at about 9:07 a.m. Feb. 15 to the staff of an apart-ment complex in the 11000 block of Southeast Kent-Kangley Road.
Offi cers had taken a complaint the prior day about the same woman mak-ing threats to staff at the apartment complex, according to the police report.
When police responded to the call, they saw a woman standing outside the offi ce and yelling that people in the offi ce were taking stuff from her.
Offi ce staff told police that the wom-an pounded on offi ce doors before the offi ce opened demanding to get in. She reportedly threatened to break in and kill them and also said she would blow up the building. Staff feared for their
safety. Th ey knew the woman could be upset because they were evicting her from the apartments.
When police asked the woman if she had made threats to offi ce staff she replied, “those lying bitches.”
Police also arrested the woman for a Kent warrant for malicious mischief.
DrugsPolice arrested a woman for an
identity theft warrant and cited her for possession of drug paraphernalia aft er a patrol offi cer ran license plates of cars parked at about 9:01 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Shell gas station, 15209 S.E. Kent-Kangley Road.
An offi cer ran the plates and dis-covered the registered owner of one of the car’s had a warrant out of Pierce County for identity theft , according to the police report.
Th e offi cer saw three women in the car and asked the woman named in the warrant to step out of the vehicle. He then arrested her. Th e woman also had a black bag on her lap. She gave offi cers the OK to search the bag. Th ey found needles, syringes, a lighter and burnt Q-tips. Th e offi cer noted that Q-tips are used to fi lter heroin while drawing it into a syringe.
Police also arrested a woman in the car for a third-degree theft warrant out of Federal Way.
Officers arrest woman for slapping husband at work
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Seattle U, Cal State Bakersfi eldto play fi rst Division I game at the ShoWare Center
BY MICHELLE CONERLY
Seattle University faces Cal State Bakersfi eld in the fi rst game between Division I men’s basketball programs at the ShoWare Center at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 6.
“We love to get an opportunity
for Seattle University fans in South King County to see us play, right in their community,” said Redhawks coach Cameron Dollar.
Th e ShoWare College Classic matches the Redhawks of the West-ern Athletic Conference against the Roadrunners, who will join the WAC next season.
Th e games is presented by Pop Chips, Monster Energy, and Olym-pic Eagle Distributing.
During the game, players from
the South King County area, like Chad Rasmussen, will be recog-nized for their achievements as student athletes. Rasmussen, who averages 8.5 points per game for Se-attle U, graduated from Curtis High School in University Place.
“He’s been here three years now,” said athletic director Bill Hogan of Rasmussen. “He’s a good 3-point shooter and a wonderful young person.”
Seattle U beat Evergreen State
College last year when it played at the ShoWare.
When asked if playing in Kent will become a tradition, Hogan said that they would like to stay connected to the area, but for
now, there’s no guarantee.“We’ve enjoyed it in the past,”
Hogan said, “and look forward to more opportunities in the future.”
Tickets are $10 general admis-sion; $17 reserved; $25 court side; $30 club seats and dinner; and $10 or $5 for students with ASB cards. Order tickets at www.showarecen-ter.com.
Bringing it close to homeDollar
Members of the Kent Storm Special Athletes received high
placements in the basketball regional for Special Olympics.
Students from Kentridge placed fourth and Kentwood/
Cedar Heights students placed second. Kevin Harris from
Kentwood will continue on to the State Special Olympics
competition in Wenatchee in March. Individuals
recognized: Kentwood: Matthew Zimmner, silver
medal; Dewayne Harris, bronze medal; Kevin Harris, gold medal. Kentlake: Joey
Panico, silver medal; Derrick Panico, fi fth place.
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Hockey helping Ronald McDonald House: Last Saturday, teams from Microsoft played fi ve games of hockey, helping to raise more than $170,000 for charity. RACHEL CIAMPI, Reporter
T-Birds’ Hockey Challenge raises more than $170,000FOR THE REPORTER
Th e Seattle Th underbirds’ 15th annual Hockey Challenge raised more than $170,000 for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western Washington and Alaska last Saturday at the ShoWare Center.
Th e challenge has now raised more than $4.3 million for the RMHC in 15 years.
Sponsors formed teams to raise money to play in the challenge. All proceeds directly support operations of the Seattle Ronald McDonald House, which provides a “home-away-from-home” for children and their families receiv-ing medical treatment at Seattle’s Children’s Hospital. In fact, last
year the Seattle Ronald McDonald House provided accommodations for 700 families.
Th ere were seven games played during the challenge on Saturday. Th e fi rst fi ve games Saturday were played by 10 teams from various groups at Microsoft .
Th e Th underbirds-Everett Silvertips game followed the Challenge games on Saturday, capped off by the Celebrity All-Star Game.
“We are so thankful to all of the teams for their participation and earnest eff orts to raise money and awareness for RMHC,” said Dianna Finnerty, executive director of RMHC.
“Th e enthusiasm of the play-ers and our partners the Seattle Th underbirds is what has sustained this event for 15 years. We are happy to be celebrating the 15 year milestone and look forward to 15 more.”
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ASSESSMENT INSTALLMENT NOTICELOCAL IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT #358CITY OF KENT
Construction of curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways, storm drains, retaining walls, street illumination, landscaping, slope protection, underground power and necessary appurtenances re- lating to the overall project of the addition of high occupancy vehi- cle lanes on Pacific Highway South from Kent-Des Moines Road to South 252nd Street, as provided by Ordinance No. 3717. Notice is hereby given that the eighth (8th) installment of the assessment levied for the above named improvement, comprising Local Improvement District No. 358 under Ordinance 3734, is now due and payable and unless payment is made on or before March 14, 2013, said installment will be delinquent, will have a penalty of nine point five (9.5) percent added, and the collection of such delinquent installment will be enforced in the manner prescribed by law.Dated this 14 day of February 2013.
R. J. NachlingerFinance DirectorCity of Kent, Washington
Published in the Kent Reporter February 22, 2013 & March 1, 2013. #736282.
Superior Court of Washington County of King
In re the Estate of: Alvin Lockwood DeceasedNo. 13-4-00912-6KNT
NOTICE TO CREDITORSPLEASE TAKE NOTICE: King County Superior Court has appointed Joshua LockwoodPersonal Representative/Admin- istrator of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against Decedent must present the claim: Before the time when the claim would be barred by any appli- cable statute of limitations, and In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: By filing with the foregoing Court the original of the signed Creditors Claim and By serving upon or mailing by
first class mail to me at the ad- dress provided below a copy of the signed Creditors Claim. The Creditors Claim must be presented by the LATER to oc- cur if: Thirty (30) Days after I served or mailed this Notice to you as provided in RCW 11.40.020 (3), or Four (4) Months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the Creditor’s Claim is not presented within the foregoing time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Dece- dent’s probate and non-probate assets.Date of first publication: February 15, 2013PATRICK HANIS of Hanis Irvine ProtheroAttorney for Personal Represtne- tative6703 So 234th St, Ste 300Kent, WA 98032 Published in the Kent Reporter on February 15, 2013, February 22, 2013 and March 1, 2013. #740307
2013-0081 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Hearing Examiner for the King County Council will meet in the Ginger Room on the 12th floor of the King County Court- house, 516 Third Avenue, Seat- tle, Washington, on Wednesday, March 13th, 2013, at the time listed, or as soon thereafter as possible, to consider applications for classification and real proper- ty assessment under Current Use Assessment Statute RCW 84.34, all listed hereafter; 1:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible.2013-0081 - E12CT036 – Wes Deti for property located at 29115 176th Avenue SE, Kent, WA 98042; STR: NE-01-21-05; SIZE: 7.09 acres; REQUEST: Public Benefit Rating System; Tax #012105-9002. Details are available from the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks, Rural and Regional Services Sec- tion, 201 South Jackson Street, Suite 600, Seattle, WA 98104;
Phone (206) 296-8351. Dated at Seattle, Washington, This 1st Day of March 2013.
Anne NorisClerk of the CouncilMetropolitan King County CouncilKing County, Washington
Published in the Kent Reporter on March 1, 2013. #742379.
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Pursuant to KCC 11.03, Environmental Policy, the City of Kent has issued a mitigated threshold determination for the following: Determination of Nonsignifi- cance (DNS) for:
WELCOME HOME CENTER – PHASE II ENV-2012-26, #RPSW-2122825
The applicant proposes to construct an 18,427 square foot three-story transitional housing building for individuals recover- ing from chemical dependency and a 2,400 square foot single- story accessory wood shop on a .85 acre site. The site is located immediately adjacent to and west of the applicant’s two existing buildings which are on separate parcels. There are no known sensitive areas on or near the site; however, a portion of this site is within the 100 year flood plain. The proposed use requires conditional use permit approval by the Kent Hearing Examiner. The property is located at 943 Central Avenue North, identified as King County tax parcel num- ber 1322049057, and is zoned M2, Limited Industrial. Comments are due for the above project by 4:30 p.m., March 15, 2013, to City of Kent Planning Services. For more information, contact Kent Planning Services at 220 Fourth Avenue S., Kent, WA 98032, Telephone: (253) 856-5454. Any person requiring a disability accommodation
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is preparing the fifth Five-Year Review of the Western Processing Superfund Site cleanup in Kent, Washington. Located in an industrialized portion of the Kent Valley, the 13-acre site contained wastes from electroplating and steel mill operations. Contaminants at the site included organic compounds and heavy metals.
The EPA began cleaning up this site in 1983. The initial cleanup included: Removing contaminated soil and sediment. Controlling storm water. Extracting and treating groundwater. Capping contaminated areas left in place. Building a slurry wall around the site to keep pollutants from moving to cleaner areas.
In 1997, a new computer-controlled extraction and treatment system was installed within the slurry wall to improve treatment efficiencies. This Five-Year Review, due for completion in July 2013, examines whether the cleanup at this site continues to protect people and the environment. You can find more information about this site at http://go.usa.gov/4FGk
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Kate Kramer Sarah Toeaina
Kentwood’s girls basketball team beats Lynnwood, earns trip to Hardwood Classic
Conquerors survive double overtime
BY KRIS HILL
Kentwood wasn’t ready for its season to end.
In a wild fi nish in double overtime, Kent-wood came away with the 61-60 win over Lynnwood in the regional round of the 4A girls state basketball tournament Feb. 22 at Jackson High in Mill Creek.
Kentwood senior Kylee Ashley said a close loss to top-ranked Mount Rainier late in the regular season prepared the Conquerors for the atmosphere and competition level of the state playoff s.
“I think that’s one of the fi rst times we stuck together and played as a team,” Ashley said. “I think that really helped us through all of these (playoff ) games.”
Ashley said that throughout the game the Conks’ ability to avoid negativity on the court helped them stay poised throughout the tight con-test with the third-ranked Royals.
It was a back and forth contest between the Royals and the Conquer-ors from midway in the fi rst quarter to the fi nal buzzer.
Kentwood had a narrow lead at the end of the fi rst quarter, but Lynnwood took a three-point lead on a Jasmin Edwards’ 3-pointer with 52.7 seconds left in the second period. Jasmin Edwards led all scorers at halft ime with 10 points for Lynnwood while Kate Kramer and Sarah Toeaina had six each at the end of the second quarter.
Lynnwood held onto that three-point edge at the end of the third quarter, thanks to a baseline drive by Jasmin Edwards to make it 40-37 with 18 seconds on the clock.
Kentwood briefl y had a lead when Jenny
Johnson drove baseline and scored to make it 43-42 with 4:21 left in the game.
Down the stretch Johnson, Toeaina and Kate Kramer, pushed Kentwood to the victory.
Toeaina made a free throw with 13.9 seconds in regulation to tie it at 49-49. She scored fi ve points in the fi rst overtime period. She fi nished with 13 points, as did Kramer.
With 15.6 seconds left in the second over-time, Johnson drained a pair of free throws to make it a 61-58 lead. Johnson led the Conks in scoring with 18 points.
Mikayla Pivec took it to the hoop at the other end of the court with 3.6 seconds left on the clock to cut it to 61-60 for Lynnwood, but the Royals just ran out of time. Pivec chipped in 13 points for Lynnwood while Jasmin Edwards led all scorers with 23.
Kentwood celebrated the victory, which knocked Lynnwood out and ensured the
Conks a trip to the Tacoma Dome.Th e key, Ashley explained, to Kentwood’s
ability to manage the emotion of the frenetic game was the team’s attitude.
“Just staying together and being strong,” Ashley said. “I didn’t hear a single negative thing. Keeping each other positive … I think that really helped us. Th ere might have been little spurts where we got out a little out of hand, but we did a good job of calming our-selves down.”
Th at approach should serve the team well now that it has reached the fi nal eight. Kentwood plays Lake Stevens at 5:30 p.m. Th ursday at the Tacoma Dome.
Lake Stevens defeated Davis to earn its spot in the quarterfi nals. Like Kentwood, Lake Stevens was eliminated in the regional round in 2012, when it lost to Skyview.
Kentwood learned from last year’s experi-ence, as well as everything the team has been through this year.
“We need to stick together as a team and really make sure we stay positive on the court,” Ashley said.
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Nonsignificance Project permit applications were filed with City of Kent Planning Services on February 22, 2013. The City of Kent expects to issue a Determination of Nonsignifi- cance (DNS) for the proposal and the Optional DNS Process is being used. This may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposal and associated mitiga- tion measures. The proposal may include mitigation measures under applicable codes, and the project review process may incorporate or require mitigation measures regardless of whether an EIS is prepared. A copy of the subsequent threshold determina- tion for the specific proposal may be obtained upon request. Fol- lowing is a description of the application and the process for review. The application and list- ed studies may be reviewed at the offices of Kent Planning Services, 400 W. Gowe Street, Kent, WA.APPLICATION NAME/
NUMBER: BRISCOE-DESIMONE LEVEE IMPROVEMENTSSEPA Checklist #ENV-2013-3 (#RPSW-2130616)Shoreline Substantial Development #SMA-2013-2 (#RPSP-2130617)Shoreline Conditional Use Permit #SMC-2013-1 (#RPP3-2130618)PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City of Kent Public Works Department proposes to install a structural steel sheet pile wall at the back of the existing levee slope to act as a secondary levee to reduce flood risk to the cities of Kent, Tukwila and Renton. The proposed flood wall will provide a minimum of 3 feet of freeboard above the predicted 500-year flood event in order to meet FEMA accreditation re- quirements. The flood wall will be constructed in four segments (“reaches”) along the east bank of the Green River, between South 200th Street and South 180th Street. The northernmost segment (“Reach 1”) and a small piece of Reach 2 are located within the City of Tukwila. The City of Kent is acting as SEPA lead agency for both projects, but separate shoreline permits will be submitted to Tukwila. The sheet piles will be installed using vibratory equipment (but no impact hammers) and will be between 23 and 64 feet deep, depending on location. The above-ground portion of the wall will resemble concrete block and will range from 8 feet to 13 feet
tall. To allow for re-vegetation and habitat restoration, benches will be constructed where fea- sible along the riverbank. These benches will entail excavation between the ordinary high water mark and the existing Green Riv- er trail to create a bench of up to 15 feet wide where native trees and shrubs will be planted. Ap- proximately 6,000 cubic yards of fill material will be used to con- struct this project. An estimated 277 trees and 29 stumps will be removed, in addition to invasive or non-native vegetation. Ap- proximately 330 trees and 3,500 shrubs will be planted as mitiga- tion on the excavated benches. The existing asphalt trail will be removed and relocated further landward adjacent to the flood wall, with handrails placed on top of the wall. All existing public access points will be maintained and where necessary, stairways will be constructed. An ADA accessible ramp will be constructed at the west end of South 190th Street. The Green River Trail will be temporarilyclosed in sections during con- struction, with detours provided, and will return to normal opera- tions after construction. Existing use of adjacent properties will remain unchanged.ZONING: M1, Industrial Park M2, Limited Industrial C/LI, Commercial Light Industrial (Tukwila portion)PROJECT LOCATION: Kent portion (Briscoe): East bank of the Green River between South 200th Street and South 189th
Street. King County Parcel Numbers 0222049047, 0000200044, 0000200043, 7888800090, 7888800111, 7888800140, 7888800155, and 7888800210. Tukwila portion (Desimone): East bank of the Green River between South 189th Street and South 180th Street. King County Parcel Num- bers 7888900110, 7888900170 and 7888900150.OTHER PERMITS AND PLANS WHICH MAY BE REQUIRED NPDES Construc- tion Stormwater General Permit, Department of Fish & Wildlife Hydraulic Project Approval, Flood Zone PermitOPTIONAL DETERMINATION:As the Lead Agency, the City of Kent has determined that the proposed project, as regulated by the City’s development codes and standards, is unlikely to have a significant adverse impact on the environment. Therefore, as permitted under the RCW 43.21C.110, the City of Kent is using the Optional Determination of Nonsignificance process to give notice that a DNS is likely to be issued. Comment periods for the project and the proposed DNS are integrated into a single comment period.A 14-day appeal period will follow the issuance of the DNS.TENTATIVE HEARING: A public hearing is tentatively scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 24, 2013. This public hearing will be held in the City Council Chambers at
220 4th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032. Please be advised this meeting date is subject to change. Please call to verify time and date at least a week before the scheduled meeting. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: March 1, 2013 – April 1, 2013All persons may comment on this application. Comments must be in writing and received in the Kent Planning Division by 4:30 P.M., Friday, April 1, 2013, at 220 4th Avenue South, Kent WA 98032. For questions regarding this project, please contact Erin George, AICP, Senior Planner at (253) 856-5454.PROPOSED MITIGATION MEASURES: NoneDATED: March 1, 2013Published in the Kent Reporter on March 1, 2013. #746614.
NOTICE OF HEARINGREGARDING THE CHANGE OF BOND PROCEEDS FORKENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 415 KING COUNTY,
WASHINGTONUNLIMITED TAX GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: Kent School District No. 415, King County, Washington (the “District”), due to decreased costs of construction resulting in a change in local circumstances, has approximately $3,006,527 of proceeds of bonds (the “Reallocated Proceeds”) which were authorized by an election, duly noticed, held and conducted within the District on February 7, 2006, by the qualified electors of
the District in the principal amount of $106,000,000 (the “Bonds”), including interest earnings thereon. The District de- sires to reallocate such proceeds to other capital improvements to safety and security projects to its education facilities.Pursuant to RCW 28A.530.020, a public hearing has been set for 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at the District’s admin-istrative offices, located at 12033 SE 256th Street, Kent, Washing-ton, at which time and place the Board of Directors of the District (the “Board”) will conduct a public hearing on the Reallocated Proceeds. All people who desire to comment on the Reallocated Proceeds may appear at such hearing and be heard. The Board will determine whether to author- ize the Reallocated Proceeds at a subsequent meeting. This Notice is provided pursuant to and in accordance with RCW 28A.530.020. A draft of the proposed resolu- tion authorizing the ReallocatedProceeds is available for review at the District’s administrative offices prior to the public hear-ing.
KENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 415King County, WashingtonDr. Edward Lee VargasSecretary to the Board of Directors
Published in Kent, Covington/ Maple Valley/Black Diamond Reporters on March 1, 2013 and March 8, 2013.#746666.
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VOTE TODAY!Online:www.kentreporter.com
Mail-in or Drop-off:19426 68th Ave. S., Kent, WA 98032
Your ballot will be entered fora chance to win:1st prize - $150 gift card2nd prize - $100 gift card3rd prize - $50 gift cardor one of 8 gift cards - $25
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Address __________________________________________ City ________________________________ Zip _______________Please mail or bring your completed entry to Best of… c/o Kent Reporter: 19426 68th Ave. S., Kent, WA 98032 or vote online at www.kentreporter.com. One entry per person. Employees of participating sponsors and Sound Publishing are not eligible to win. Voting ends and all ballots must be
received/postmarked not later than at 4pm on Wednesday, April 3, 2013. Entry must be at least 50% completed with name, address & phone
to be eligible for drawing and be counted. No photo copies of ballot. Nominee MUST be a business in Kent Reporter circulation area.
Health/FitnessChiropractor _________________________________________Dentist/Denturist _____________________________________Eye Doctor __________________________________________Healthcare Facility ____________________________________Massage Therapist ____________________________________Physician ___________________________________________Senior Living Facility _________________________________Skin Care/Cosmetics __________________________________Spa Services _________________________________________
ServicesAutomotive Care _____________________________________Bank/Credit Union ___________________________________Catering ____________________________________________Hair Salon/Barber Shop _______________________________Mortgage Services ____________________________________Nail Salon __________________________________________Painter/Contractor ____________________________________
ShoppingSmall/Large Appliance Store ____________________________Bookstore ___________________________________________Clothing/Shoe Store __________________________________Consignment/Thrift Store ______________________________Flower Shop ________________________________________Furniture/Home Decor _______________________________Gift Store ____________________________________________Grocery-Convenient Store /Location _____________________Jewelry Store ________________________________________Pet Store ____________________________________________Plant Nursery _______________________________________Winery/Wine Shop ___________________________________
CommunityCommunity Volunteer _________________________________Police Offi cer/ Firefi ghter ______________________________Public Offi cial _______________________________________Teacher / School _____________________________________Favorite Family Destination ____________________________
PeopleAttorney/Law Firm ____________________________________Bartender / Location __________________________________Financial Advisor _____________________________________Insurance Agent ______________________________________Pet Groomer _________________________________________Realtor _____________________________________________Travel Agent _________________________________________Veterinarian _________________________________________Waiter-Waitress / Location _____________________________
RestaurantsAsian Cuisine _______________________________________Bakery ______________________________________________Bar/Happy Hour _____________________________________BBQ _______________________________________________Breakfast ____________________________________________Coffee Shop _________________________________________Family Restaurant ____________________________________Fine Dining__________________________________________Hamburgers _________________________________________Indian Cuisine _______________________________________Italian Cuisine _______________________________________Lunch ______________________________________________Mexican Cuisine _____________________________________Pizza _______________________________________________
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