Covington/Maple Valley Reporter, December 19, 2014

BY REBECCA GOURLEY

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State Rep. Mark Hargrove visited Tahoma High School Dec. 12. Aft er a morning of observing diff erent language arts classes, he did some co-teaching with Daren Fickel, a National Board Certifi ed teacher.

Aft er Hargrove introduced himself, one of Fickel’s students asked him, in a very candid spirit, “Why are you here?”

As subtle laughter came over the class-room, Hargrove responded that he was there to learn.

“Your teacher invited me to come and see what’s going on here,” he said. “I saw teachers teach-ing on the same subject but with very diff erent styles; from a much more formal setting to much more casual.”

He added, “It’s good for me to see how this stuff works.”

Fickel, who has been at Tahoma for two years, was teaching his pre-AP language class with Hargrove. Th e sophomores were tasked with analyzing the structure and content of argumentative essays that were written by other students for the SAT exam. Part of the learning has been about ethos, pathos and logos, also known as Aristotle’s “ingredients for persuasion.”

Hargrove connected the lesson of the day to his work as a legislator, saying hav-ing a well thought out argument is very critical in politics, especially in committee hearings and on the fl oor in Olympia.

He said if someone testifi es in front of a committee and their argument is not well organized, they may have lost their eff ect on the legislators.

“It needs to be concise, it needs to have all of those elements of the ethos, pathos and logos,” Hargrove said to the students. “If you don’t have all of those things orga-nized, you’ve lost your impact.”

Rep. Pat Sullivan was scheduled to join

Hargrove during the visit but ultimately couldn’t make it because of a last-minute conference call. He rescheduled his visit to Fickel’s classroom for Friday.

On Dec. 2 Sen. Joe Fain, made an

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When the sales are announced and the wallets come out, there’s always one safe bet: Tis’ the season for theft s and scams.

“Th ere are a lot of vulnerable people out there,” said Covington Police Chief Kevin Klason.

Crimes typically increase across the nation during the holiday season. Th e mix of alcohol, depression, heavy shopping and family obligations can produce a piteous blend. Large and small cities alike face this increase in nefariousness, be it bank robberies and murders or mail theft and phone scams. Area law enforcement offi cials say the spike locally is centered on the latter of those crimes — specifi cally scams.

Th e Federal Trade Commission re-ports thousands of people lose money to phone scams every year, from a few dollars to life savings.

Th e Bonney Lake Police Depart-ment warned its residents of a phone scam reported by several citizens that involved an automated phone call falsely identifi ed as being from the city of Bonney Lake. Th e recording

Area police expect crime increase over holidays

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Lawrence Campbell debated the decision.

On the one hand, the long-time commercial architect from Kent is entirely anti-drugs of all kinds. On the other, he fi gured that he could potentially be part of a pro-cess that is the lesser of two evils.

“I did some soul searching for a while,” Campbell told Th e Reporter over the phone. “If there ever was an anti-drug guy, it’s me. I don’t like people who do it. But that’s their business, I’m not

going to sit in moral judgment of anybody.”

Campbell is working with a company called Crimson Wave, Covington’s fi rst prospective recreational marijuana retail store, which was issued a tenant improvement building permit in the city last month. Th e proposed location is 27623 Covington Way SE, next to the Napa Auto Parts store, just south of Costco.

Th e tenant improvement permit was the fi rst step required by the state before inspectors check the store location for compliance with all state regulations.

Crimson Wave joined a pool of 1,174 applicants for one of the state’s 334 recreational marijuana retail licenses. Each of the ap-plicants were placed into a lottery system, with a certain number of stores allotted in each city. Th e state liquor board issued the state’s fi rst recreational pot licenses in July.

According to the board’s web-site, the number of retail locations was determined using a formula that distributes the number of locations proportionate to the most populous cities within each county. Smaller cities in the county, like Covington, were placed in a group called “King County at Large,” which would be given 11 total stores.

Crimson Wave received a No. 11 lottery rank for King County at

Covington issues permit for prospective pot shop

Crimson Wave, the tradename of a prospective marijuana store, was issued a tenant improvement permit for the vacancy at 27623 Covington Way SE. ERIC MANDEL, The Reporter

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State Rep. Mark Hargrove speaks to a pre-AP class of sophomores at Tahoma High School on Dec. 12 about his job as a legislator in Olympia. REBECCA GOURLEY, The Reporter

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• Lock every door and window including garage doors and windows on upper floors. Test each lock to make sure it’s working properly.

• Remove any spare house keys you may have hid-den around your property, including ones in your car or garage, under a doormat, in-side a fake rock, under a pot-

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• Look in your windows from outside to see if any burglar-enticing valuables are out in plain sight.

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TEEN ON ACID JUMPS OFF ROOFA female teenager jumped of the roof of a residence after taking acid, according to Covington police.

Police responded to a report of two teenage females taking acid on the 15800 block of Southeast 254th Place at around 8:20 p.m. on Dec. 12. The female who jumped injured her lower leg, according to Police Chief Kevin Klason. Klason said police kicked down the door to the residence after the female outside informed officers that the teenager inside the house was also under the influence and injured.

Klason said both females admitted to ingesting the psychedelic drug and were transported to separate hospital emergency rooms.

Klason said this type of incident is rare in Covington.

“I can’t say I’ve heard that one happen in my time here,” he said. “But acid, I’m told, can do rather odd things to your head.”

STUDENT ALLEGEDLY BRINGS OUT KNIFE Police are investigating a report of a Kentwood High School student displaying a pocket knife following an altercation on a school bus. Police received a report at 7:30 a.m. on Dec. 12 of an argument that started on the Kentwood High School bus and resulted in one student pulling a knife on another at a bus stop in Kent. There were no reported injuries. The suspect with the knife is listed as 17 years old, with two alleged victims, aged 16 and 15. Covington Police Chief Kevin Klason said the school resource officer is following up to question the four witnesses.

“There’s still some work to be done on that investigation,” Klason said.

Kent School District spokesman Chris Loftis said the incident is being handled by law enforcement.

CHILD ABUSE REPORT AT KENTWOODA male Kentwood High School student claimed his head was slammed into a vehicle by a family member outside of school on Dec. 12.

Covington police received a child abuse report at 12:30 p.m. that stated an adult male engaged in an argument with his 16-year-old step-son at the school, grabbed the student “by the back of the neck and slammed his head into the side of the truck.” Covington Police Chief Kevin Klason said the student did not wish to pursue any charges and “at this stage it is an informational case; not to the point of follow up.”

Klason said the family requested handling the issue “in-house” and that an officer will try to follow-up to make sure things are “fine and safe at the home.”

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Guidelines to follow before leaving for vacation

Every year the Wash-ington State Senate off ers an opportunity to spend one week as a Senate page. Th rough the program stu-dents ages 14-16 can serve and get a front-row seat to how state government works.

“Th e page program is a great way for students to learn more about gov-ernment and gain new perspective on how deci-sions are made that aff ect our entire state,” said Sen. Joe Fain in a press release.

“Regardless of which sub-jects a student is interested in at school, this is a great educational opportunity and experience.”

Pages perform a variety of administrative tasks dur-ing their stay in Olympia and attend page school where they learn about the legislative process.

“Learning about Wash-ington’s legislative process and our state’s history is an essential part of educating all students,” Fain said in

the release. “Everyone who completes this program returns home with a newfound understanding of state government and special memories.”

Students who apply must have a Senate sponsor. South Sound residents are invited to contact Fain, who repre-sents parts of Auburn, Kent, Covington, Federal Way and Renton, about sponsorship at 888-786-0598 or email [email protected].

An application, explana-tion of the program and a short video about the experi-ence are available on Fain’s website, www.SenatorFain.com

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I appreciate the Reporter off ering the Kent School District the chance to provide our per-spective of this event. Th e video speaks for itself in many ways and the anger that has been expressed by parents of impacted students is certainly understandable.

Th e facts are clear. In a rapidly unfold-ing situation, we had an intruder on our campus who had been handcuff ed by Covington Police and then escaped their custody. Th e intruder, a former Kent-wood student, was very familiar with the campus layout and was able to access the building before external doors could be locked. A well-meaning staff member, Jo Anne Daughtry, could not see the handcuff s on the young man as they were obscured by his jacket. Th inking this was simply a straggling student, the veteran educator placed the young man in an offi ce with several students.

We share the community’s relief that this story ended quickly with no one harmed, threatened or intimidated. We certainly understand the frustration of parents of the students in the room

with the handcuff ed intruder. As I said in the article, if my own child was placed in a similar situation, I would have been just as upset.

Th e safety of all children, and espe-cially our own, is at the heart of who we are as parents and educators. As a school district, dealing with that passion and concern is a much happier chal-lenge than dealing with the problems caused when that passion is not held or expressed.

One concern I have about an area the article does not adequately cover is the appropriate context for our staff person’s

action. While an obvious mistake in hindsight, she saw what she thought was a young person in her charge that was vulnerable to unknown dan-ger. Without regard to her own safety, she swept that person up and placed him into a position of greater safety. Jo Anne Daughtry was doing what our community would expect all KSD staff members to do – she was putting students above self. Of course, she and the District regret the mistaken identity in this case.

One thing is certain, we have already and will continue to learn from this event and incorpo-rate that learning into our continuous process of improvement. Our Safety Services model is recognized across the country as one of the most innovative and successful for its focus on student and staff trust, well-trained district safety offi cers, a well-coordinated partner-ship with multiple fi rst responder agencies and the cutting-edge use of technology. Th e other hallmark of our approach is transparency. We have provided the media and community with multiple camera angles of a quickly changing event that has shown the strength of our systems and protective focus, but this also unveiled a situation where that very same protective focus led to an error in practice.

Your children’s - our students’ - safety is our number one priority. While we cannot stop the criminal behavior of others nor the occasional intrusion of society’s challenges onto our cam-puses, we can and will continue to do our best to keep our students, staff and visitors safe in the Kent School District.

Kent School District statement in response to lockdown storyChris Loftis, executive director of communications for the Kent School District, wrote this statement following the Dec. 12 story of the lockdown at Kentwood High School

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Christmas is a time of joy and many zippy yip-pees, except for boy-men who have to buy gift s for their wives or girlfriends.

Th e solution for this Christmas conundrum has arrived – from me.

I have decided to give the hapless males of the world my time-honored wisdom on buying the perfect package to express those queasy things inside that men never say out loud because all the words start with “F” and that is not allowed (except for exceptions).

I have not come upon all this wisdom on my own. Kevin Hanson is one of the high priests of this secret knowledge, and in many ways a mentor.

Let me begin with a few “Do Not” pointers.• Do not buy anything incredibly cool like

cordless drills with every attachment known to humanity and speeds from slow to faster than “Space Balls” fast.

Th e excuse, “Honeybunch, I will hang the new medicine cabinet that has been sitting in the bathroom for seven years.”

• Do not buy a pneumatic nail gun and com-pressor set with three guns and extra hose.

Th e excuse, “Sweetiepie, this will also work as a home protection device. If an evildoer comes near the house I will shoot framing nails at him. And think of all the great storage boxes I can build for all your useless junk.”

Th e above “Do Not” tips are examples of near-death Christmas morning experiences. A good rule of thumb is, if it seems like a great gift and really fun – run away.

Because I have earned the self-appointed title, “Most Sensitive Male-like Creature,” I will pass my danger-dodging advice to the bucko dum-

mies of the world. What follows is the formula for Christmas harmony and balance.

• A real treasure your special girly will love is an eight-track cassette player. Th ese are top Christmas gift s and are sure to show your true inside things we don’t say out loud because the word starts with “F”.

• To go along with your tape player, package up a set of eight-track cassettes of “Th e Great-est Hits from Cowboy Cody and his Sagebrush Singers.” Very sentimental and every song will show her your true inside things. A few of Cow-boy Cody’s big hits were, “Ridin’ and Ropin’ and Mama Cooking Squirrel” and the unforgettable, “My Sweetie Fixed a Hole in the Roof to Stop the Rain from Comin’ in” – you will remember that one for their sort of White Album.

• Th oughtfully selected cookbooks can put you on the road to yippee-yahoo. Try a gold-bound haute´cuisine cookbook based on Gran-

ny’s gummy goodies from the Beverly Hillbillies. You will fi nd pictorial features like possum pizza with caramelized onions, fresh mozzarella with a hint of garden basil. Another yummy in the tummy is buttermilk and rodent fricassee - tastes like chicken, only better.

• My last tip is a special secret in case all else fails. I have put together a magic elixir that will smear away her wrinkles and make her hair fl at.

Get a carton of buttermilk and wait about two months past the date on the top. Maybe leave it in a hot car until it feels heavy and chunky. Pour the whole thing into a bowl and have the love of your life stick her head into it. It will fi x her hair and face all in one swoop.

My sincere hope is these time-honored tips will keep all the boys out of the bad house for boneheads.

Have a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

Well friends, ready or not, here we go again! Th ere are gift s to buy, drinks to share and people to meet.

Decorated with their beautiful Christmas lights, Santas and Victorian displays, Southcenter prom-ises to fulfi ll our most outrageous hedonistic dreams. Th e place seems to be plugged directly into our vital needs and passions. Furthermore, in the last few years, it’s opened some pretty good restaurants and a couple of comfortable lounges.

But alas, I don’t care to do all my

holiday shopping within the con-trolled climate of an enclosed mall.

As I hurry from store to store, I like to experience the outside blast of inclement weather to remind me it’s winter. (I even welcome snow over Christmas and New Year’s, but it should be limited to that week,

thank you.) Moreover, this is the season for a hot buttered rum and it’s an established fact that this drink isn’t fully appreciated unless you step out of the cold into a warm lounge. Within the controlled climate of a mall, you may as

well forget tradition and have a gin and tonic.

I’d rather dart from store to store in a small town, but this may limit the merchandise available. Th at be-

ing the case, I may go to downtown Seattle. Th is means I might have to deal with the protesters, who are currently raising hell, but they aren’t nearly as disruptive as the media might lead you to believe.

Christmas shopping can get a bit hectic, unless you share it with someone you love. Indeed, Christmas and romance are really inseparable.

So, let me off er my personal scenario for the holidays. Around twilight or during the early evening, bundle up in your coat, scarf and gloves, hug your most precious “signifi cant other” and, together, soul to soul, amble around West-lake Center. You might even ride the merry-go-round. Th en stroll through the dazzling lights that line First Avenue, buy a roasted chest-nut from the vendor outside the

Olympic Hotel (at least that’s what they used to call it and I assume most of you still do) and fi nally wander into the warm, secluded intimacy of some cozy little lounge and, to the strains of Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas,” share an egg-nog or two. Share a couple kisses as well.

Or you can simply gather your family in the living room, throw another log in the fi replace, settle back on the couch with your chil-dren and that “signifi cant other” and share another reading of “Th e Night Before Christmas.” Pass some peanut butter balls around. And don’t forget the kisses.

And let me take this opportu-nity to extend my warmest holiday greetings. A very merry Christmas to you all!

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All subjects in the police blotter are presumed inno-cent until proven guilty in a court of law.

CHILD NEGLECT• Police received a report at 1:47 p.m. on Dec. 7 of

a mother who left her 10-year-old daughter at home on the 26100 block of 168th Place Southeast with no phone access and that the victim did not know the mother’s phone number in case of emergency. The mom was warned and advised that the case was being sent to Child Protective Services, according to police.

LARCENY• Property was reported stolen at 11:57 a.m. on

Dec. 15 from a vehicle parked on the 21900 block of Southeast Wax Road.

• Items were reported stolen at 8:05 p.m. on Dec. 14 from a vehicle parked outside of Costco, 27520 Covington Way.

• A broken vehicle window and a stolen purse were reported at 1:40 p.m. on Dec. 14 on the 18700 block of Southeast 268th Street.

• Items were reported stolen at 9:46 a.m. on Dec. 14 from a vehicle parked in a driveway on the 22500 block of Southeast 261st Street.

• A purse was reported stolen at 3:15 a.m. on Dec. 14 from an unlocked vehicle parked in a driveway on the 22500 block of Southeast 261st Street.

• Money was reported stolen at 4:48 p.m. on Dec. 13 from the tip jar at Cutters Point Coffee, 27177 185th Ave. SE, No. 101.

• Police received a report at 12:41 p.m. on Dec. 13 that credit cards stolen during a house burglary were used to make purchases at Jack in the Box, 16757 SE 272nd St.

• Mail theft from a group of mailboxes on the 25700 block of 201st Avenue Southeast was reported at 10:10 a.m. on Dec. 13.

• Items were reported stolen at 9:41 a.m. on Dec. 13 from vehicle parked outside LA Fitness, 27245 172nd Ave. SE.

• A residential burglary that resulted in the theft of five gas cans was reported at 7:52 p.m. on Dec. 11 at a home on the 15400 block of Southeast 256th Street.

• Items were reported stolen at 9:45 a.m. on Dec. 11 from an unlocked vehicle parked on the 27200 block of 212th Avenue Southeast.

• A Christmas decoration was reported stolen at 6:26 p.m. on Dec. 10 from the front yard of a resi-dence on the 24300 block of 181st Place Southeast.

• A “smash and grab” was reported at 1:14 p.m. on Dec. 10 to a vehicle parked at Big Lots, 17307 SE 272nd St.

• Residential burglary was reported at 9:32 p.m. on Dec. 9 from a one-story home on the 26800 block of 194th Avenue Southeast.

• Windows were reported broken and items stolen at 3:03 p.m. on Dec. 9 from vehicles parked outside the Dollar Tree, 16783 SE 272nd St.

• Residential burglary was reported at 2:32 p.m. on Dec. 9 at a home on the 26800 block of 164th Avenue Southeast.

• A backpack was reported stolen at 11:30 p.m. on Dec. 8 from Fred Meyer, 16735 SE 272nd St.

• A residential burglary was reported at 3:46 p.m. on Dec. 8 on the 24200 block of 183rd Avenue Southeast. Police said the intruder forced entry through the rear front doors of the residence.

• Two dirt bikes were reported stolen at 11:25 a.m. on Dec. 7 during a residential burglary from an open garage on the 22500 block of Southeast 277th Place.

• Shoplifting of coffee mugs and bakery items was reported at 12:24 p.m. on Dec. 5 from Safeway, 26916 state Route 169.

• A window was reported broken ad a laptop bag stolen at 7:25 a.m. on Dec. 5 from a vehicle parked in a driveway on the 27700 block of 242nd Place Southeast.

• A window was reported broken and a backpack containing electronics stolen at 7:02 a.m. on Dec. 5 from a vehicle parked on the 24200 block of South-east 278th Street.

• Money was reported stolen at 1:20 p.m. on Dec. 4 from a safe at MOD Pizza, 23916 SE Kent Kangley Road SE.

ASSAULT• Police reported at 4:47 p.m. on Dec. 12 that a

14-year-old female was booked for domestic vio-lence, after hitting, biting and kicking a parent.

• Police received an aggravated assault report at 11:58 p.m. on Dec. 9 after an individual allegedly as-saulted two members of hospital staff in the Multi-Care Emergency Room, 17700 SE 272nd St.

THREATS• Police reported at 3:53 p.m. on Dec. 14 that an

unknown male threatened a gas station clerk after a dispute over money returned at the Extra Mile/Texaco, 22240 SE 272nd St.

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This is how you can wrap and deliver your gift of being a fitness buddy. Invite a friend to join you with achieving a fitness goal. Working toward a shared goal is an effective way to stay motivated while exert-ing extra effort to develop new routines. A shared goal also feeds the human desire for social connections and significance.

Most of us want to expe-rience more joy in life and staying healthy is a signifi-cant step toward this goal. Consider demonstrating

generosity by sharing your time and providing uncon-ditional support to assist a friend with achieving their fitness goals.

Consider the acronym CARE when thinking about the benefits of being or hav-ing an exercise buddy.

C – Company: people bond over shared experi-ences and achieving shared goals. It’s motivating to know a friend is waiting for you and will push or encourage as needed.

A – Accountability: hav-ing or being a buddy builds in accountability. Nobody wants to let their friends

down. R – Results: stud-

ies show that people who have a community to sup-port their exercise goals are more likely to achieve them.

E – Enthusiasm: every-one needs a cheerleader. When your buddy’s enthu-siasm wanes, you can cheer them on and they can do the same for you.

This year, skip the Starbucks gift card and go with a gift that will bring to joy to both you and your friend.

Consider the gift of being a fitness buddy, achieving a

shared goal and providing unconditional support!

You can always buy your friend a latte after a walk, run or workout.

Best wishes for your con-tinued success!

Stephanie Norton-Bredl is the associate executive director at the Auburn Valley YMCA and may be contacted at [email protected]. Bruce deJong is a group exercise instructor at the Auburn Valley YMCA and may be contacted at [email protected].


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For thyroid disorders that stem from the over- or under-production of thyroid hormones, both conventional and alternative treatments offer varied methods to try to restore hormone levels to their proper balance.

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We all know that feeling. That food coma we go into after a great holiday meal. It’s simulta-neously wonderful and depress-ing. It’s hard to not eat anything and everything served; and it’s all so appetizing, you wouldn’t want to be rude, now, would you?

But all that food can be unhealthy for your heart, can increase your risk for various chronic diseases and can take away from the nutrients your body needs to function.

Even though the holidays have a repu-tation for delicious food, it’s important for you to eat healthy not just around the holidays, but year-round. There are a few ways to eat healthy at this time, and all times, of the year:

• Watch the portion sizes. It’s better for you to just take small portions of the higher-calorie foods.

• Remember that drinks have calories too. There can be quite a lot of calories in alcohol and other types of delicious drinks like hot chocolate and eggnog.

• Asking for a spritzer of no-calorie seltzer water and wine

will cut down on the calories.• Bring a healthy dish to a family gath-

ering. That way you know what is healthy and you can eat more of that.

• Use lower-calorie or lower-fat sub-stitutes, like light sour cream or light mayonnaise, when making classic holi-day dishes.

• Eat a small, healthy snack before you go to a party or a meal.

• Eat regularly. You don’t want to be

ravenously hungry when it’s time for the meal or the party.

• Exercise. Exercising can help you burn off those excess calories.

• Eat until you’re full, not until you’re as stuffed as that turkey.

• Take small bites and chew slowly.• Don’t stand and talk next to the appe-

tizer table; instead talk with people away from it so you’re not tempted to take samples of the food.

• Whole grain bread is better for you than refined grains like white bread. You should check the label to make sure that the first ingredient in the bread is a “whole” grain.

• Eat light meat and take off the skin. Dark meat and skin aren’t as healthy for you.

• Include the foods that are high in antioxidants at the dinner table like cran-berries, sweet potatoes and vegetables.

All the extra sugar around the holidays can be bad for your health. Sugar contrib-utes extra calories that can lead to obesity.

We all love to eat the extra pie in our kitchen, but remember, an extra 3,500 calories and you’ve got another pound. That’s an extra 500 calories a day for a week straight. With that you’ll be well on your way to gaining some extra weight.

Try some of these tips to help you eat healthier this holiday season. CHI Franciscan Health has registered dieti-cians you can contact about eating healthy. To learn more about them go to http://www.chifranciscan.org/Health-Care-Services/Weight-Loss/Nutrition-and-Weight-Management/Nutrit ion-Counseling/ or call 1-800-823-6525.

About the writer: Holly Martindale is the lead dietitian at the Outpatient Nutrition Center at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma.

Follow these tips for healthy holiday eating

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tells the resident that he or she has an outstanding unpaid balance for bills through the city and asks for credit card information to settle the bill. Bonney Lake Police Offi cer Daron Wolschleger said the city of Bonney Lake will never call over the phone to ask for money or credit card info to settle an unpaid bill.

“We ask that if you get one of these calls to not provide any personal or fi nancial information, immediately hand up the phone and then call the police to report it,” Wolschleger wrote in a press release. “We also ask that if you are unsure if you owe money to the city, please con-tact the city of Bonney Lake directly to verify.”

Wolschleger said other area phone scams involve a sup-posed utility company em-ployee asking for a payment. Th ere is also the nationwide scam that claims the victim has an outstanding warrant and that fi nancial information is needed to avoid arrest.

Th ese potential dupes are also seen in Black Diamond. Sgt. Brian Lynch, with the Black Diamond Police Department, said the scams range from fraudulent claims of winning prize money, to alleged charitable organiza-

tions asking for credit card in-formation, to a supposed IRS employee claiming he needs a social security number.

“You’d think if someone’s calling from the IRS, he would already have your so-cial security number,” Lynch said. “I always tell people you can’t identify people over the phone unless you call the agency.”

Although the primary targets for scams are typically the elderly, that’s not always the case.

A Covington woman was recently bamboozled out of hundreds of dollars in an internet scam, sending money via wire transfer to an individual posing as a poten-tial love interest, according to Klason.

Klason said the female was online dating at sugardaddy.com. Klason said the woman sent money on at least four occasions and “will never see the money again.”

“Th is person was in need of help,” Klason said. “She claims there was no love interest on her part but this person man-aged to con her and gain her trust. She started to fall for the individual to the point where she sent quite a bit of money overseas… to a charity I’m sure does not exist.”

Th e Covington woman is certainly not alone.

A report released in July by Ulstrascan Advanced Global Investigations that looked at the infamous Nigerian scam — or, more technically, Nigerian 419 Advance Fee Fraud statistics — concluded that smart people are easier to scam. Th e report stated that high-achieving profes-sionals are the most likely to be defrauded and that losses from Nigerian scams totaled $12.7 billion in 2013. Th ese scams account for $82 billion in losses to date.

Klason said the main principal to remember is if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

“Th ere’s a lot of variations that are out there,” Klason said. “Th ey’ll try anything. Th ese people don’t have any kind of scruples. Whatever it takes to convince someone to send money. Th ey will say anything they think will work.”

PACKAGE THEFTSBesides the anonymous

swindles from a distance, there are a number of in-person theft s that pick up near Christmas time.

Th e number of UPS and Fed Ex packages stolen from front porches typically spikes this time of year in Black Diamond thanks to the proliferation of online holiday

shopping, according to Lynch. In an attempt to stifl e those theft s, Lynch said day time offi cers will spend extra time patrolling neighborhoods. Still, he said police need the public’s help.

“We all know who lives here and who does not fi t,” he said.

When asked about the potential for profi ling and safeguarding against it, Lynch said the 911 dispatch screen-ers do a “great job” of asking callers why the individual seems out of place.

“We tell people it’s better to err on the side of cau-tion,” Lynch said. “Even if it’s nothing at least we know it’s nothing.”

Maple Valley Police Detec-tive Jason Stanley said that even though the city’s median income sits in the upper-mid-dle class, the city also sees its fair share of holiday packages stolen from front porches, as well as shoplift ing.

“It seems like criminals get kind of desperate, maybe to fi ll their own holiday obliga-tions,” Stanley said.

SHOPLIFTINGAccording to the Maple

Valley Business Watch news-letter, shoplift ing costs US businesses approximately $16 billion every year, with about one out of every three new

businesses failing because of the eff ects of shoplift ing.

Experts estimate that the average family will spend $300 dollars every year to subsidize the cost of what shoplift ers steal.

Although Maple Valley has seen an increase in adult shoplift ing, according to the newsletter, teens are oft en the perpetrators of shoplift ing.

When a store owner or law enforcement has reasonable cause to suspect that a person has shoplift ed, they usually have the legal right to detain them. When a teen com-mits theft their parents will be contacted, they will have to return the items and they probably will not be allowed to enter that store for at least a year.

Klason said there are in-stances where the shoplift ers and thieves are found to be desperate parents with limited resources and want to do something for their kids. He said police try to steer those individuals to social services and food banks. But, by and large, Klason said, these theft s are for selfi sh gain.

“A majority (of theft s) are for themselves or to turn it around — pawn electronics for cash,” Klason said.Reporter Ray Still contrib-uted to this story.


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appearance in Fickel’s classroom.

Th e students ana-lyzed speeches using the same criteria of ethos, pathos and logos.

Fickel said co-teaching was a “natural fi t for (Fain)” because he also teaches a political sci-ence class at Highline Community College.

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Sen. Joe Fain co-taught with Daren Fickel, a national board certifi ed teacher, at Tahoma High School on Dec. 2 during an informal visit. Courtesy Photo

Margaret “Marge” HardawayMargaret “Marge” Hardaway died

Dec. 14 at Valley Medical Center.Marge was 80 years and lived in

Maple Valley with her husband of 60 years, Chuck.

She was born June 26, 1934 in De-troit, Mich.

Th e couple moved to Maple Valley in 1977 aft er Chuck retired from the

Air Force.Marge and Chuck were married in 1954.Marge graduated from Mackenzie High School and at-

tended Wayne State University, both in Detroit, Mich. Marge is survived by Chuck; her son, John, who is a

physician and captain in the U. S. Navy; his wife, Chris-tina and two grandchildren.

Th ere will be a memorial service at 2:15 p.m. Jan. 15 at Tahoma National Cemetery, 18600 SE 240th Kent.

Michael AtkinsMichael Atkins, of Kent, died 7 p.m. Th ursday, Nov.

27.He worked at Boeing, served in the Air Force and

was quarter-master for Post 3436 in the VFW.

Mike was born to Robert and Marjorie and is survived by his wife, Diana; sister Linda Watkins; stepchil-dren Trisha Banks and Mike Howard (deceased); four grandchildren and one great grandchild.

A graveside memorial was held Dec. 11. at Tahoma National Cemetery, 18600 SE 240th Kent.

Donations may be made to the VFW Post 3436 at 360 NW Dogwood Street, Apartment K204, Issaquah, WA 98027, Attention David Waggoner.

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large, with a listed loca-tion address of 747 Watson St. N. in Enumclaw. Th at address was also listed for the trade name Weedhouse, which received a No. 7 lot-tery rank.

Brian Smith, spokesman for the Liquor Control Board, said there were three Crimson Wave trade names registered with the Wash-ington State Liquor Control Board, with locations in

Snohomish, Covington and Spokane. He said a lottery winner can jump to a dif-ferent viable address, so long as it is within the same jurisdiction.

“Th ey couldn’t move into Seattle but they could move out to Covington,” Smith said.

By winning the lottery in the No. 11 slot, Crimson Wave can move forward in the process. It still must meet all qualifying criteria, which includes a criminal

background check and security requirements. If a winner doesn’t meet the re-quirements, the businesses’ application is withdrawn and the liquor control board moves to next on the lottery list.

Any business that re-ceives a state license must also meet Covington’s current interim zoning re-quirements, which incorpo-rate all state requirements, plus an additional 1,000 foot buff er from churches and trail systems. Th e 1,000 foot buff er separation also applies to schools, parks, libraries, park and rides

and child care facilities. Th e building is located 2,000 feet from the Covington library parking lot, accord-ing to Google Maps. Th e recreational marijuana business would have no impact on Covington Ho-listic Medicine, a medical marijuana business that opened in 2011.

Richard Hart, Covington Community Development Director, told Th e Reporter in July that the owners stopped by the permit counter for the fi rst time on June 25. Hart said the city issued Crimson Wave a ten-ant improvement permit at

the end of November. Th e next step would be actual tenant improvement to the space itself so that the store passes all state require-ments. If state inspectors sign off and issue a prelimi-nary license, Crimson Wave can apply for a business license with the city, which will conduct its own fi nal review.

“I have no idea how long all of this is going to take,” Hart said. “It could be two months, three months. It is entirely up to them.”

Hart said the permit re-view was completed weeks prior to when Crimson Wave actually came to pick it up.

Cory Wiegers is listed as

Crimson Wave’s applicant through the Liquor Control Board. Multiple emails and phone messages by Th e Reporter to his listed infor-mation went unreturned. Ben Bentitou is listed as the applicant on the permit application through the city of Covington. Bentitou declined to comment when reached by email, writing, “I have a family and day job that I simply don’t need impacted.”

Campbell said in November the tenant has a contractor lined up to do work on the building. Despite his reservations, Campbell said he would rather see marijuana sale be done legally, under some control and taxation where the money can go to some good causes.

“I may regret even being involved, but in a few years we will fi nd out,” Campbell said. “On the other side of the coin, if I didn’t someone else would.”

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Th e Willamette Singers will perform Jan. 15, at 9:30 a.m. at Kentwood High School.

Choirs from the Kentwood High School and Auburn Riverside High School will also perform in the concert. Th e concert will open with a vocal jazz performance by the Willamette Singers, followed by the high school groups and the Willamette Chamber Choir. Th e concert is open to the public.

Th e performance will include a variety of sacred and secular works, both a cappella and accompanied. Th e Chamber Choir’s performance will include “Past Life Melodies,” by Sarah Hopkins; “O Magnum Mysterium,” by Kevin Memley; and “How Lovely is Th y Dwelling Place,” from the Brahms’ Requiem. Th e Willamette Singers will perform selections including “Air Mail Special,” by Benny Goodman; “Stella by Starlight,” by Victor Young; and “Sent for You Yesterday” by William “Count” Basie.

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Aft er four seasons without a playoff berth, one might assume a 4-1 start would please Kentlake basketball coach Scott Simmons. But that’s not the case.

“We haven’t played up to what we are capable of,” said Simmons, in his 10th season at the school. “We haven’t even come close.”

Simmons and the Falcons are dreaming big these days thanks to a strong ensemble of youth that includes talented freshman Aniston Denckla, who Simmons said might already be the squad’s best player.

“She does everything pretty darn well,” Simmons said. “She’s going to be a massive building block for us.”

Th e Falcons beat Kentridge on Dec. 9 and sees an opportunity to jump to the top of the Northeast conference. Simmons said that overcoming Kentridge’s strength, talent and experience, as well as Tahoma’s talent, depth and organi-zation, will be key.

“We need to understand that defense wins championships and it’s the little things that make the big things,” Simmons wrote in an email to Th e Reporter. “How well we develop and grow defensively will defi ne how deep we go into the playoff s (should we make it).”

Simmons led his group to fi ve straight playoff appearances before the recent four-year draught. He

called his team “deep,” despite there being only 20 students total making up the varsity and junior varsity squads — with 12 of those 20 being underclassmen. Simmons called this one of the top two most talented groups he’s coached.

Meanwhile, Kentwood, coming off a 20-8 season in 2014, is also starting fresh with just one return-ing starter. Th e Conks have started the season 0-5, as of Monday, and head coach Lisa Ashley said in an email that the biggest obstacle for her group is “being young and believing that we can play with the more experienced teams.”

KENTLAKE2013-14 Record: 9-11Returning Starters:• Sydney Peterson (Soph., Point

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Goals:“Win the Northeast division,

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Newcomers to Watch:• Aniston Denckla (Fresh., Power

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KENTWOOD2013-14 record: 20-8Returning Starter:• Zaria Jones (Junior, Guard) Goals:“To take one game at a time

leading us to districts, then region-als onto state,” Ashley wrote in an email. “We may be young but we have the same goals as all the other teams out there.”

Newcomers to Watch:• Kelsey Fast (Soph., Forward)• Haylie Price (Junior, Forward)• Christy Ngueyn (Soph., Guard)• Olivia Oberst (Soph., Guard)

TAHOMA2013-14 record: 14-13Returning Varsity (quotes by

head coach Keith Wasberg):• Rachel Paulsen (Junior, Point

Guard) – “Excellent scorer and pas-sionate leader”

• Kaelan Shamseldin (Soph. Guard) — “Shooting and perimeter defensive threat with great motor”

• Madi Bucy (Junior, Forward) — “Unique abilities inside and outside”

• Brianna Aldridge (Soph., Forward) — “Super competitor who scores and makes plays from everywhere”

Goals:“Have this team be special,”

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Freshman Aniston Denckla, left, battles with her teammate, senior Emma Jackson, for position during Kentlake’s practice Dec. 12. ERIC MANDEL, The Reporter

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Gardeners are easy to gift, even at the last minute. You don’t need to search for a parking space in a crowd-ed mall, log onto Amazon or bother UPS and pay for shipping. Visit a nursery, garden center or go online for these thoughtful, green and reasonably-priced gifts – with the exception of the final gift suggestion which is a luxury splurge: a trip to visit sunny Portugal next November.

TICKETS TO THE NORTHWEST FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW The show runs Feb. 11-14 so tickets could double as a gift for Valentine’s Day. When you buy early you save money and if you don’t want to go online to www.gardenshow.com you may be able to buy tickets from your local nursery.

If you haven’t been to this spectacular show, make this the year you enjoy the fragrance of flowers and inspiration of beauty even if you are not a gardener. Turn your visit into a mini-vacation by booking a hotel room in Seattle and visiting the show for two or more days. You’ll want plenty of time to hear the speakers (I’ll be on stage Wednesday of opening night – speaking on “Renovation of the Garden and the Rejuvenation of the Gardener”). If you want to really enjoy an impressive gift you can purchase preview tickets to the premiere on Tuesday evening, Feb 10; dine, sip

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to preview night with all proceeds going to support the Washington Park Arboretum – now, how green is that?

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elk. There are also enclosed areas that showcase bear, eagles and other mammals that share our home state of Washington. Before you think about showering a kid with more toys or video games, consider a walk on the wild side instead. You can purchase a member-ship for $50 or upgrade to a special experience with the animal keepers or an active adventure package.

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Consider volunteering as a do-cent and lead free guided walks through the 42 acres of display gardens and collections.

From April to October, guided walks that are free to the public take place on the third Saturday of each month. Perfect for a family visit.

Docents who are trained by master gardener volunteers and arboretum staff can give participants the details and his-tory of every garden, collection, forest reserve and feature of the arboretum.

The Lake Wilderness Arboretum Foundation is always looking for new volunteers who would like to help with the docent program.

In addition to the public walks, docents can cater a tour to special interests or specific dates or accommodate personalized requests as well as help arrange parking for bus tours.

The time commitment for each volunteer is about four to eight hours per month from January through October.

If interested, email [email protected] or [email protected]. or call 253- 293-5103. Visit LakeWildernessArboretum.org to volunteer, donate or become a member.

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The Department of Health (DOH) conducts sanitary surveys of each state public water system on a revolving basis at least once every three years. A sanitary survey is a periodic inspection of water system facilities, operations and records, which is used to identify conditions that may present a sanitary public health risk. Comprehensive sanitary surveys are important practices, which help water systems protect public health by supplying water to their customers that meet or exceed water quality regulations. They are conducted to evaluate:

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• The system’s compliance with federal and state drinking water regulations.• Defi ciencies that may create risks of future water contamination.

There are eight (8) minimum components of all routine sanitary survey inspections, which include:

1. Planning and management documentation.2. Distribution system review including the status of the Cross-Connection Control Program.3. Source (wells) and sanitary control area.4. Source pumps and pumping facilities.5. Source treatment procedures and equipment.6. Pressure tanks.7. Finished water storage facilities.8. Operator certifi cation status.A DOH sanitary survey was conducted at the District on October 28, 2014 and we are

proud to announce that no signifi cant defi ciencies or issues were observed. However, the District will not receive a full report on the October 28 sanitary survey visit from DOH until sometime in late December. The District will provide a full report of DOH fi ndings and comments in the next edition of the “What’s on Tap” newsletter.

It is the District’s goal to provide our customers with consistent, reliable and safe drinking water and to do so in a fi scally responsible manner. It is apparent that in the eyes of our regulating agency, DOH, that we are doing a good job of that.

Water RatesOn November 5, 2014, the Board of Water Commissioners approved a 3%

revenue increase which is effective beginning with the January 2, 2014 billing cycle. The revenue requirement is necessary to meet maintenance, operations,capital, and debt service needs for the upcoming year.

The revenue requirement is achieved through an increase to the fl at rate meter charge for both residential and commercial customers and an increase to commercial consumption rates. For a single-family residence with a 5/8” single or dual meter, the increase for the 2-month bill is estimated to be $3.00.

The 2015 rate schedule may be accessed on the District’s website at covingtonwater.com.

Unidirectional Flushing What is Unidirectional Flushing?Covington Water District has been active for several

years in a common utility maintenance procedure called unidirectional fl ushing. The procedure involves opening specifi cally selected fi re hydrants and closing specifi cally selected valves under controlled conditions to scour and clean the inner surface of the water distribution pipes. The scouring process is achieved by using high velocity fl ow rates which help remove corrosion scale and sediment that

has accumulated naturally over time. If otherwise left in place, these deposits could degrade the quality of water and restrict pipeline carrying capacities.

Why is the water discolored?The discolored or “brown water” being fl ushed out of the fi re hydrants is

due to the solids that are being removed from the interior surface of the pipes. These solids may include sand, sediment, iron, and manganese, all of which are naturally-occurring and common to virtually every water system in our region. These solids are not harmful at the levels that cause the discoloration, however they may impart an undesirable taste to the water.

How will I know when the fl ushing is happening in my neighborhood?Notifi cation boards will be placed at the major street intersections 2-3 days

prior to the actual fl ushing. The notifi cation or “sandwich boards” will show the dates and times the fl ushing will occur. In most cases, the impact to your home or business will last 1-2 days as District crews move through your area. The District’s goal is to fl ush the entire distribution system (285 miles of pipe) every fi ve years.

What do I do if I have discolored water in my home?Customers are advised to fully open their

cold water faucets in the kitchen and bathroom to fl ush the discolored water out of their plumbing system. In most cases, the water should begin to clear within 2-3 minutes. If it does not clear, please contact the District’s Customer Service Division at 253-631-0565 for assistance.

Who do I call with questions about the fl ushing program?

Please contact Mike Amburgey, Operations Manager, at 253-867-0950 if you would like to learn more about this water distribution maintenance program.

The District offi ces will be closedChristmas Eve (December 24),Christmas Day (December 25),

New Years Day (January 1)and Martin Luther King Day (January 19)

Winter Storm PreparednessA little preparation now can save a lot of discomfort or expensive

repairs later. Here are some things to consider:• BUILD A KIT. A catastrophe can impact your ability to access food,

water and electricity. A 7-10 day emergency supply kit is a basic tool for providing peace of mind, comfort, and survival needs in the face of a catastrophe.

• PLAN FOR POWER OUTAGES. Have a way of lighting and heating your home that does not rely on electricity. Do not burn charcoal or use a generator indoors.

• Winterize your vehicle with anti-freeze. • Winterize your house. • Drain/blow out irrigation system, insulate exposed pipes and faucets to prevent

freezing.• Know where your Master Meter Shutoff Valve is located.There are many resources available to assist you and your family in preparing for

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Tahoma School District 409, serving the greater Maple Valley community

Tahoma Community NewsSchool news at a glance

For struggling families, getting an oil change can quickly get pushed down the list of priorities behind housing, food and other immediate needs.That’s why Tahoma High School

auto technology students and Maple Valley Rotary are teaming up to help families at Vine Maple Place by pro-viding them with free oil changes during non-school hours.“Reliable and safe transportation is a

family’s life line to accomplish every-day life,” said Michelle Frets, director of Family Services for Vine Maple Place. “This is a real gift to the family. Be-

cause of the crisis a family is expe-riencing, they often have to choose

-ing or maintaining their car,” Frets said. “Something as simple as an oil change will make a big difference for a homeless or near homeless family in our community.”Maple Valley Rotary helped get the

program going, donating $1,000 to the high school auto club for sup-plies, president Bill VanRuff said.“It’s so important because these

people need their vehicles,” VanRuff

said. “Some people live in them and some need them to get to their jobs; or, to go out and get a job.”Rotary funds several other programs

for Vine Maple Place and community members in need, he noted, including pledging $5,000 per year toward car repairs at Wilderness Chevron and Automotive; and Valley Automotive.An estimated 3,000 low- and se-

verely low-income families live in the greater Maple Valley area – including Ravensdale, Black Diamond and por-tions of Covington, Auburn and Kent – and are at risk of becoming home-less, according to Vine Maple Place

While getting her oil changed recent-ly, one client said she relies on her car but that she is not very familiar with maintaining it; so, having the students do that for her is a great service.“I love it – to have the car piece tak-

en away is one of the biggest bless-ings ever – then I can focus on other things. It’s such a relief.” Another resident said the program is

very helpful to her, and that she likes

students. “It gives the kids the oppor-tunity to learn what they need.”

The Tahoma School Board has scheduled a vote on

will be chosen to design the remodel or replacement of Lake Wilderness Elemen-tary School.The board will make its de-

cision at the Dec. 16 meet-ing, which begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Board Room at Central Services Center, 25720 Maple Valley-Black Diamond Road SE.Changes to the school are

included in the construction bond measure approved by voters in November 2013. Lake Wilderness is the larg-est elementary school in the state, with an enrollment of about 1,100. The school will be remodeled or rebuilt to modernize it and reduce

School board nears Lake Wilderness architect decision

THS students move up in essay contest

Two Tahoma High School students who entered the Veterans of Foreign Wars “Voice of Democracy” es-say contest have a chance at proceeding to the state level of competition.

Trevor Grinzel and McK-

that they are in the top three of the district pool, which includes 14 total students.

Grinzel and Cerbana will attend an award ceremony

out whether they continue on to state.

Tahoma School District students now have free

programs. A program offered in coop-

eration with Microsoft gives

365, which has the latest version of Word, for writ-ing; Excel, for spreadsheets; PowerPoint, for presenta-tions; OneNote, for organi-zation and note taking; and other features as well. For details on how to access

the Tahoma web page: www.tahomasd.us. Only Tahoma students are eligible.

Students can access free software

Tahoma High School is one of only six schools in the

Teachers (NBCTs), according to information from the state Superintendent of Public Instruction. “I’m really proud of the teachers for taking on the

additional work. It’s a lot of work, and a lot of effort,” Tahoma High Principal Terry Duty said. “This is the highest national standard that teachers can achieve, recognizing their abilities and leadership in the classroom.”The essence of the

program is a shift of emphasis from what the teachers are teaching to what the students are learning, Duty added.The district as a whole

has 49 previously certi-

Tahoma teachers who earned National Board

are Katherine Hood (GPES), Colin Connor (TJHS), Bridget Van-nice (CRMS), Joscelyn Strasser (THS), Kaveh Dilmaghani (THS) and Jonathan Neil (THS).Washington state has

the most new NBCTs in the nation for the second year in a row.“The National Board

promotes teacher leader-ship,” said Randy Dorn, superintendent of public instruction. “The commitment these

teachers have made to their profession is an integral part of raising the quality of teaching in Washington and making a difference students can feel in the classroom.”

Tahoma’s existing

teachers:Allison Agnew, Kimberly

Allison, Vasili Andrews, Melissa Bean, Felicie Becker, Matthew Cole, Darren Collins, Peter Debolt, Brooke Dillon, Abigail Durrett, Daren Fickel, Melissa Flatt, Jeana Haag, Richard Haag, Beth Hansen, Michael Hanson, Tyrell Hardtke, Sandra Heighton, Jeff Heil, Crystal Hess, Kay Hoff-man, Larae Keeney, Tracy Krause, Jane Krohn, Lara Lindersmith, Ken Loomis, Jennifer McCoy, Julie Mc-Grath, Kimberly McHenry, Lorraine McMahon, Melissa Morlock, Scott Newton, Callie Nordell, Nathalie Norris, Samantha Pairis, Lori Patrick, John Poquette, Sara Russell, Shawn Sheller, Kathryn Strojan, Renee Stroup, Jami Suhoversnik, Brett Thompson, Kristen Van-Hoomissen, William Weis, Shelby Wilton, David

Heidi Young.

THS tops list for national

National Board

Work underway to review, update instruction programsCommunity members are understandably

excited about what the new Tahoma High School and Regional Learning Center will look like. But in addition to the design work, another vital process is underway. A Model Review committee of about 45

staff members, parents, students, school board members and business owners is helping de-termine how the school day will run and what instructional components will best help the district achieve its Future Ready vision. “The work that this group is doing is as

important as the construction of the build-

ing,” Superintendent Rob Morrow said. Some of the committee members are fo-

cusing on the high school, while others will

The two groups will present their recom-mendations to the school board on Feb. 12 and April 14, respectively. “This group’s charge is: What does it take

for our high school students to be Future Ready?,” said Dawn Wakeley, executive director of Teaching and Learning for the district.Future Ready is the district’s initiative to

provide a wide variety of experiences and learning from kindergarten through 12th grade that result in each student creating a viable post-graduation plan, whether that

-cation, the military or going straight into the workforce. The committee will determine not only how the school day will look and function in the new building, but also will help set the course for what the school sys-tem will look like in 20 years, Wakeley said. The new building is scheduled to open in

the fall of 2017.

Tahoma High School auto technology students perform an oil change as part of a program to help families in need and to gain work experi-

Auto club volunteers do oil changes to help others

Covington/Maple Valley Reporter, December 19, 2014

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