For the past eight years, Dave Pilgrim has devoted his energies to serving on the City Council
Victoria Jonas is a remarkable individual with a life-long commitment to public service and volunteerism. As an experienced Maple Valley elected official, Victoria understands the complexities of city government operations and has consistently demonstrated effective leadership and initiative to keep Maple Valley moving forward in the right direction.
If you have not yet mailed in your November voter’s ballet, I encourage you to vote for Erin Weaver for Maple Valley City Council. I have had many talks with Erin about our city. I can tell you she is passionate about Maple Valley and wants to see it develop into a vibrant place for our families. She also has the vision and the drive to make things happen.
It is not too early to begin to think about the health and safety of large trees in our back yards or those of our neighbors. The most severe storms seem to occur in January and February. However, there are a few questions homeowners can begin to address if they are nervous about the tall trees in their neighborhoods.
It was graduation night for the Community Emergency Response Team members at Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety Station 81 Thursday.
The class went through a disaster simulation drill, complete with simulated injuries and some very good acting.
On Halloween the pool will glow and lights will be off while the underwater lights illuminate at the “Spooky Swim” at the Covington Aquatic Center.
As the rain settles in over Western Washington, the nights get darker and the blustery winds blow, parents should be prepared for those conditions as well as be aware of general precautions to take as their youngsters get ready to trick or treat this Halloween.
According to state Department of Transportation Highway 18 at milepost 6.2 – 9 from the Auburn/Black Diamond exit to S.E. 304th exit will close to all eastbound traffic 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 7.
The holiday engine will be visiting the neighborhoods in Maple Valley again this season. As in the past, food and monetary donations will be collected for the Maple Valley Food Bank.
Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety is about to graduate its latest class of Community Emergency Response Team members this week.
These community members are the latest group to participate in the seven week long disaster preparedness course that raises awareness, teaches disaster assessment skills and helps students gain confidence so they can react productively and responsibly during a disaster situation.
As a strong supporter of Rebecca Olness, I feel compelled to write this letter on her behalf. Rebecca has been a Black Diamond City Council member for four years and she’s aware of the issues that face our city.
We are always interested to see new candidates step up to the plate to serve their communities. Those of us that are more seasoned in this process understand that to do so requires dedication and lots of time. The time commitment includes carefully studying the issues and the history of the city to understand where we are today. It means serving the community through the many non-profit organizations or commissions that are the cornerstones on the community to gain some experience in these working relationships and knowledge of the community needs. It means actually attending the meetings of the office that you are running for so you know what is happening on a week by week basis.
We appreciate your opinions and giving us even more of an opportunity to set the records straight. This way, the citizens will have NO questions when it comes time to vote. But this time, allow me.
YarrowBay, the Enumclaw School District and the city of Black Diamond presented a tentative agreement for school property at the two development sites, The Villages and Lawson Hills.
The Kirkland developer, YarrowBay, the school district and city have been negotiating for more than two years.
Tuesday night the Tahoma School Board approved putting a technology levy renewal on the February ballot, but postponed the other two pieces proposed for the special election.
With the upcoming election for the Tahoma School Board Position No. 1 currently held by Tami Henkel, I am compelled to urge voters to re-elect Mrs. Henkel on Nov. 3. I have been a teacher in the district for 24 years; prior to the current board, I knew very little about the members, including their names.
I have known Rebecca Olness for years, as a neighbor in Black Diamond and from her involvement on the boards of the Lake Sawyer Community Club and the Black Diamond Community Center. Becky has given countless hours of her time to help others by actively taking part in both fun activities and those that help people in need. She has a strong sense of commitment to the community to an extent that is rarely seen.
I am writing to set the record straight in regard to a few comments Jeff Granlund made in an article titled “Maple Valley Fire Board Race Turns on the Heat” and in his Letter to the Editor in the October 22, 2009 edition of the Maple Valley/Covington Reporter.
COVINGTON
Oct. 22
NOT YOUR TABS: 26800 block of 172 Place Southeast. After stealing tabs off one car at this location more than a month ago the suspect attempted to steal tabs from another vehicle.
The Washington State Patrol is investigating a car versus pedestrian collision that occurred this morning (Tuesday) on state Route 515 in Kent.