October 2005

Proponents begin veterans, health levy campaign

The campaign for King County Proposition 1 - the Veterans and Healthy Communities Levy - was officially launched last week.

Proposition 1 would increase funding for health and human services - an estimated $13.3 million a year for six years - by raising the county's property tax by 5 cents per $1,000 of assessed value.The average homeowner would pay about $15 more in property tax on a $300,000 home.

Backers of the Veterans and Healthy Communities Levy said it is supported by community leaders, Democratic and Republican elected officials, businesses, hu

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Police guild backs Sally Nelson in race for Burien council post

Burien City Councilwoman Sally Nelson has been endorsed for re-election by the King County Police Officers Guild.

Nelson is being challenged by political newcomer Bob Sheen.

In their letter of endorsement, guild members stated they are "impressed with your views and positions on public safety issues."

Nelson said she is " honored to have their support."

She is also a member of the Public Safety and Crime Prevention Steering Committee for the National League of Cities, and has made police policy one of her key priorities.

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AC criticism rebuffed

Mr. Dean Parkins wrote a letter published in the Oct. 5 Times/News that merits a response. His reactions to alleged negative comments regarding local car dealers in a letter circulated by Citizens for Honesty in Government are baseless.

The [Citizens'] letter did not make any judgments whatever about car dealers who do provide necessary services to the community. The only attack is that of Mr.

Finally, new candidates

Congratulations to Normandy Park! For the first time in many, many years, we have new candidates running for all three city council positions up for election on Nov. 8.

Usually our city council positions go uncontested, leaving us with long-term "career" council members. New voices and ideas are desperately needed.

The three candidates, Sonja Lindquist, David Hohimer and Jon Hardy, have young families and are therefore involved in the community and schools.

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Sports Briefs

Pro instruction offered

Local tennis professional Steve Walters again offers area tennis lessons at outdoor locations this summer. Walters, certifed Pro 1 by the United States Professional Tennis Association since 1986, has coached at some of the world's top tennis resorts and academies in Florida, Caifornia, Texas and Canada. Also he traveled on the men's professional tour, including the 1988 U.S. Open, as a traveling coach for world-ranked pros and nationally-ranked juniors.

As a player, Walters has been ranked No.

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Sports Roundup

Volleyball

Highline 3, Lindbergh 0

The Pirates outdistanced Lindbergh, 25-17, 25-17, 25-19, in Seamount League action Tuesday, Oct. 11.

Catie Vigen scored eight kills, two aces and three blocks as Vila Eneliko racked up four kills and two aces. Rachel Johnston had eight kills and three digs, Nellie Tuilemotu 12 assists and Ashley Vaughn 18 assists.

Sequim 3, SCS 1

Sequim scored a 25-19, 25-17, 23-25, 25-16 victory over Seattle Christian.

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