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I believe that sodas, especially when consumed in large quantities, are indeed harmful for our kids’ health – and not just because they contain lots of empty calories from sugar. Unfortunately, it is only the issue of weight gain in connection with sodas that drives the current discussion. What bothers me as much, however, is the fact that almost all sodas are carbonated.
John Gehring, a junior at Kentlake and member of Boy Scout Troop 945 in Covington, completed the service project portion required to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. With the help of fellow scouts, family and friends, Gehring installed two large planting boxes in the outdoor wetland teaching area at Millennium Elementary in Kent Aug. 28 and 29.
Because it was Sept. 11, the Friday night show was more than a typical Rock For Reason concert. Cameron Murray, the constructor of all such events, asked the audience to join him in a moment of silence. The moment was completely respectful and extraordinarily moving. All of these people gathered together to listen to music while donating money to a great cause and honoring those that were lost. Although they may not have known each other, every single person in that room could sympathize for those who lost their lives that day.
Maple Valley Creative Arts Council member, Arlene Sudol, will be the next exhibitor at the Creative Arts Center beginning with an opening night reception at 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 25.
There is a sign at the Black Diamond home of Keith Deaver that reads, “If the phone rings, please answer it.” No problem, he has more than 100.
The kids were out in their uniforms kicking the soccer ball and running up and down the field Saturday.
Little more than a month ago Cheryl Renee Long, a Kent based artist, was driving through Maple Valley when she noticed the Maple Valley Creative Arts Center.
The Black Diamond Labor Day parade avoided the rain with a 10 a.m. start and plenty of entries for the people on the street to enjoy.
It was Doggie Days fun Saturday in the playground area of Black Diamond Elementary. There were skill and fun events along with a pet parade.
Under the management and direction of Eagle Scout candidate Reece P. Clayson a total of 16 workers, organized in three teams, recently completed a storm drain stenciling project for the city of Maple Valley.
Organizers of the Maple Valley Youth Sympony Orchestra summer camp are calling the event a success. It was open to…
Christian artist David Harsh will perform at 6 p.m. Sunday at the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 23855 S.E. 216th St. in Maple Valley.
The Maple Valley Farmers’ Market honored veterans and troops Saturday.
There was a flag presentation by the Maple Valley/Black Diamond VFW Post 5052 and retired Gen. Chuck Hardaway served as emcee and speaker.
The Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra summer camp the second week of August culminated in a concert Friday night, Aug….
Bruce Farr had a rare visitor, a white hummingbird, and it caused quite a stir among people interested in birds.
Farr, who lives in Maple Valley, is an avid bird watcher. He enjoys feeding birds and he has numerous hummingbird feeders around his home.
“I see hummingbirds all year round,” Farr said. “I have pictures of them in snowstorms. They will feed in the dead of winter.”
Aera Shin’s single most important piece of advice for the incoming freshman at Kentwood High was simple.
“Don’t procrastinate,” she told a group of soon to be ninth graders in Michael Takayoshi’s classroom.
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