residents guide - 2014

a special supplement to the covington/maple valley /black diamond reporter

2014 COVINGTONResidents Guide,

Main Stage Entertainment

Health Checks

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InformationCommunity

EventsParks & Trails

SchoolsTractors on ParadeCommunity Tree Lighting

Clean Covington Day

City Council ChallengeCovington Days Parage

Family Trail WalksLet’s Play Soccer

Kid’s Activities

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DemographicsPopulation ...................................................................18,298Area in Sq. miles ............................................................... 6.0Percent of Owner-Occupied .......................................84.6%Number of Households ............................................... 6,081Avg. Household Size ..................................................... 3.01Percent of King County’s Population ..............................0.9%Median Household Income ..................................... $90,285Median Home Value .............................................. $308,400

Monthly MeetingsCity Council Meetings Second and fourth Tuesdays at 7 p.m.

Arts Commission Meetings Second Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.

Economic Development Council Fourth Thursdays at 6 p.m.

Parks & Recreations Commission Meetings Third Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Planning Commission Meetings First and third Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.

Human Services Commission Meetings Second Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.

All meetings are held at Covington City Hall, 16720 S.E. 271st St., Suite 100, unless otherwise posted. Please call to confirm dates and times, as they are subject to change.

COVINGTONVision, Mission and Goals

VISIONCovington: Unmatched quality of life

MISSION

GOALS

Covington is a destination community where citizens, businesses and civic leaders collaborate to preserve and foster a strong sense of unity.

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Economic Development: Encourage and support a business community that is committed to Covington for the long-term and offers diverse products and services, family wage jobs, and a healthy tax base to support public services.

Town Center: Establish Covington Town Center as a vibrant residential, commercial, educational, social, and cultural gathering place that is safe, pedestrian-friendly, well-designed, and well-maintained.

Youth and Families: Provide city services, programs and facilities such as parks and recreation and human services that emphasize and meet the needs of Covington’s youth and families.

Neighborhoods: Establish and maintain neighborhoods that offer a variety of housing options that are diverse, safe, accessible, and well-designed.

Municipal Services: Plan, develop, implement, and maintain high quality capital infrastructure and services that reflect the needs of a growing community.

Customer Service: Recruit, support, and retain a professional team of employees, volunteers, and stakeholders who offer outstanding customer service, ensure stewardship of the public’s money, and promote the City.


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CovingtonCommunity Events

Hollydaze Float-In MoviesFriday, Dec. 6, 13, and 20, 2013Rudolph, Frosty, Santa, and more team up for this holiday film extravaganza! Float or swim, enjoy the films and compete in fun games and activities for holiday prizes! For more information on rates and times call the Covington Aquatic Center at (253) 480-2480.

Hollydaze FestivalFriday-Sunday, Dec 6-8, 2013It’s a weekend full of events like the Fruitcake Hurl, Caroling, Santa Breakfast, Float-in Movie, and more. For information on Hol-lydaze events visit www.coving-tonhollydaze.com.

City of Covington Community Tree LightingSaturday, Dec. 7, 2013Help the mayor count down to the lighting of the holiday tree at the Don Henning Roundabout at 4pm. For more information about the tree lighting please contact Karla Slate at the City of Coving-ton at (253) 480-2402.

Sweetheart SwimFeb. 15, 2014To celebrate Valentine’s Day come swimming with your sweetheart at any regularly scheduled swims at a 2-for-1 deal! For more informa-tion call at (253) 480-2480.

Student Art ShowMarch 1-31, 2014Covington area businesses host art by local students throughout the month of March! For more information contact Recreation Manager Pat Patterson at (253) 480-2482.

April Pools DayApril 19, 2014Head to the Covington Aquatic Center for free water safety lessons and free swimming! Call (253) 480-2480 for more information.

Mother’s Day SwimMay 11, 2014Mom’s swim free at the Covington Aquatic Center!

Father’s Day SwimJune 15, 2014Dad’s swim free at the Covington Aquatic Center.

Summer SplashtacularSaturday, July 12, 2014At the Covington Aquatic CenterSplash into summer from 1-3 p.m. with this fun water safety event – it’s free and encourages safe swimming throughout the warmer months. For more information, contact the Covington Aquatic Center at (253) 480-2480.

Covington Days FestivalSaturday and Sunday, July 19-20, 2014On the grounds of Valley Medical Center South Clinic. Enjoy two days full of food, music, fun, and festivities including the parade, the city council challenge, and the watermelon eating contest, and much more! For more informa-tion visit www.covingtonwa.gov/covingtondays.

Covington Summer Concert SeriesFridays, July 25, Aug. 1 and Aug. 8, 2014Spend your Friday nights at Cov-ington Community Park enjoying music from exciting entertain-ers from 6:30-8 p.m. For more information contact Recreation Manager Pat Patterson at (253) 480-2482.

National Night OutTuesday, Aug. 5, 2014Neighborhoods are encouraged to host an event to get to know your neighbors, talk about crime fight-ing and meet with police officers and city council members. For more information, or to sign your neighborhood up, please contact Covington Police Chief Kevin Klason at (253) 480-2430.

Covington KidsFestSaturday, Aug. 16, 2014This day is all about Covington’s kids with fun activities and enter-tainment from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Kohl’s Parking Lot. For more information contact Pat Patterson at (253) 480-2482.

Clean Covington DaySaturday, Sept. 13, 2014Join the community and say good-bye to graffiti. Work parties will be dispatched to areas in the city to clean up graffiti with provided supplies. For more information contact Karla Slate at (253) 480-2402.

Mayors Day of ConcernSaturday, Sept. 27, 2014For more information or to volun-teer, contact the Maple Valley Food Bank, 21415 Maple Valley Hwy. or call (425) 432-8633.

Purple Light Nights® Tree Lighting EventSaturday, Sept. 27, 2014The community tree will be lit with purple lights for this event that kicks-off Domestic Violence Awareness Month at 7 p.m. at the Don Henning Roundabout. For more information please contact Victoria Throm (253) 480-2411.

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October 1-31, 2014Shine a light for victims of domes-tic violence throughout the Do-mestic Violence Awareness Month of October. For more information please contact Victoria Throm at (253) 480-2411.

Make a Difference DaySaturday, Oct. 25, 2014Help make a difference in Coving-ton by participating in a beautifica-tion or clean-up event. For more information contact the Public Works Department at (253) 480-2400.

Spooky SwimSaturday, Oct. 25, 2014Join in a Halloween-themed pool party with lights out and a glowing pool with special rates and times. For more information contact the Covington Aquatic Center at (253) 480-2480.

Halloween SwimFriday, Oct. 31, 2014Come to a themed open swim on Halloween.

Veteran’s Day CeremonyTuesday, Nov. 11, 2014For more information contact Tahoma National Cemetery, 18600 SE 240th St., Kent, WA 98042 or call (425) 413-9614.

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Hollydaze Float-In MoviesFriday, Dec. 5, 12, and 19, 2014Rudolph, Frosty, Santa, and more team up for this holiday film extravaganza! Float or swim, enjoy the films and compete in fun games and activities for holiday prizes! For more information on rates and times call the Covington Aquatic Center at (253) 480-2480.

Hollydaze FestivalFriday-Sunday, Dec. 5-7, 2014It’s a weekend full of events like the Fruitcake Hurl, Family Concert, Caroling, Santa Breakfast, Float-in Movie, and more. For information on Hollydaze events visit www.covingtonhollydaze.com.

City of Covington Community Tree LightingSaturday, Dec. 6, 2014Help the mayor count down to the lighting of the holiday tree at the Don Henning Roundabout. For more information about the tree lighting please contact Karla Slate at the City of Covington at (253) 480-2402.

**Dates and times are subject to change.

Mayor’s LetterSeveral years ago, your city council developed a mission and set of goals that emanated our vision for Covington: Unmatched Qual-ity of Life. That mission statement is: Covington is a destination community where citizens, businesses and civic leaders collaborate to preserve and foster a strong sense of unity.

This mission and our accompanying six goals are the foundation to guide us in making the best possible decisions for our residents. When looking at our vision statement, the statement of what we really want Covington to be, I feel like we are definitely on track to becoming that city.

Whether you are a new resident or a longtime community member, our City welcomes your feedback. It’s easy to contact us by email or phone, and through social media. Visit our website at www.covingtonwa.gov, call us at (253) 480-2400 or like us at www.Facebook.com/Cityof-Covington. If you’d prefer to meet us in person, you are invited to attend a city council meet-ing on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month.

We hope to see you soon.

Warm Regards,

Margaret Harto, Mayor

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Senior and Disability Utility Tax RebateThe City of Covington offers a utility tax rebate to senior citizens and disabled residents who meet certain income requirements. Residents who are 65 or older and residents with a documented physical or mental disability can apply to receive a rebate by completing an application available online at www.covingtonwa.gov/documentcenter/utilitytax-forms.html or by calling (253) 480-2400.

Elected OfficialsMarlla Mhoon - Position #1Mark Lanza - Position #2Margaret Harto, Mayor - Position #3Josesph Cimaomo, Jr. - Position #4Wayne Snoey - Position #5Jim Scott - Position #6Jeff Wagner, Mayor Pro Tem - Position #7

County Representatives:King County Executive Dow ConstantineKing County Councilmember Reagan Dunn – District 9

State Legislators:Senator Joe Fain Representative Mark Hargrove - Position 1Representative Pat Sullivan - Position 2


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Your Link to City NewsThe City of Covington operates a very active Facebook page. It’s where we often go first to post urgent news and updates, inform the public of upcoming events and answer questions from followers. Head to www.Facebook.com/CityofCovington and “like” our page to be one of the first to learn about Covington news.

Other Ways Connect with Your CityFollowing our Facebook page is perhaps the easiest and quickest way to get updates about city happenings and be able to ask general questions. But, when you have a more specific issue, here are some other options for touching base with the city. On the Web: Visit the city’s website to view council and commission meeting agendas and minutes, the city’s calendar of events, learn about ongoing projects and hot topics, and more. By Phone: You can reach the city by calling (253) 480-2400. General recorded information like hours and directions can be heard, and you can be connected to any city department or the reception desk for further information.

Direct Phone Numbers:

Animal Control – (206) 296-7387Business Licenses – (253) 480-2447Building Inspections – (253) 480-2445City Events – (253) 480-2402Code Enforcement – (253) 480-2448Community Room Rental – (253) 480-2404Covington Aquatic Center – (253) 480-2480Human Services – (253) 480-2411

Media Inquiries – (253) 480-2402New Development – (253) 480-2442Permits – (253) 480-2447Police (non-emergency) – (206) 296-3311Potholes - (253) 480-2471Recycling and Trash – (253) 480-2463Street Lights Out – (888) 225-5773Volunteering – (253) 480-2411


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SwimmingLessons

We are pleased to offer a comprehensive program designed by the American Red Cross.

Classes are offered for all ages and all ability levels. Beginning levels focus on water adjustment and introduce

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Come Splash With Us!The Covington Aquatic Center is an 85 degree indoor pool with a lot going on! Check out some of our popular programs.

Swimming LessonsThe Covington Aquatic Center offers American Red Cross swim-ming lessons throughout the year. Classes generally run either one or two days per week, with eight to 10 classes per session, and we have additional Monday through Friday classes in two-week sessions during the summer.

Water Exercise ClassesDeep and shallow water exercise classes are available throughout the week. Each one-hour session includes a warm-up, aerobic work, cardiovascular training, muscle/resistance training, and a cool-down stretch. Try the class at the drop-in rate, or purchase a 10-visit discount card, or 3-Month or 12-Month WaterX card for unlimited visits.

Private Pool PartiesDid you know you can rent the pool?! Private rentals are a great choice for any special occasion and available on Saturdays and Sundays in the afternoon.

Recreational SwimsPublic swims (full-pool swims with large toys, waterslide, etc.), family swims (shallow-end only swims), and lap swims (deep-end only lane swims) are available throughout the week at the Covington Aquatic Center, giving everyone an opportunity to exercise, practice swimming skills, and play! There’s no need to stay-in for family night; get off the couch and have a splash at the Covington Aquatic Center!

For more information, please visit us on the web at www.covingtonwa.gov/cac, or call us at (253) 480-2480. We look forward to seeing you soon!

We Need You!Covington Days FestivalSaturday and Sunday, July 19-20, 2014The Covington Days Festival relies on volunteers to help create and execute a successful event. Volunteers are needed in various areas including the information booth, security, ticket redemption booth, and assisting with operations. If you’d like to be a part of the city’s biggest annual event, please contact Communications and Marketing Manager Karla Slate at [email protected]. Volunteers also get great perks – it’s certainly worth your time! For more information visit www.covingtonwa.gov/covingtondays.

Recreation Class InstructorsThe Parks and Recreation Department is seeking instructors to teach recreation classes. Do you specialize in aerobics? Teach musical lessons? Have a knack for teaching cooking? If you have something exciting you could teach and want to be paid for it, contact Recreation Manager Pat Patterson at [email protected] to learn more.

City Event SponsorshipsThe city’s annual festivals and events wouldn’t be possible without the community sponsors that donate money and/or products to them. The events seeking sponsorship include the Summer Concert Series, Covington Days Festival, KidsFest, and Community Tree Lighting Celebration. If you or your business are interested in partnering on any (or all!) of these events, please contact Karla Slate at [email protected] or Pat Patterson at [email protected].


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Kentwood SeniorHigh School25800 164th Avenue SECovington, Washington 98042253-373-7680253-373-7326 Fax

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Cedar Heights Middle School19640 SE 272nd StreetCovington, Washington 98042253-373-7620253-373-7628 Fax

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Covington Library27100 164th Ave. SECovington, WA 98042(253) 630-8761www.kcls.org/covington

United States Postal Service17300 SE 270th Pl.Covington, WA 98042-9998(253) 639-6833www.usps.com

Valley Vehicle Licensing27331 172nd Ave. SE, Suite 116Covington, WA 98042(253) 630-7090www.valleyvehiclelicensing.com

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Comcast Corporation (Cable, Internet, Telephone)P.O. Box 5187Everett, WA 98206-5187 Residential customers please call 1-800-COMCAST (266-2278)Comcast business customers please call 1-800-316-1619www.comcast.com

Covington Water District18631 SE 300th Pl.Kent, WA 98042(253) 631-0565www.covingtonwater.com

Soos Creek Water & Sewer District 14616 SE 192nd St. P.O. Box 58039 Renton, WA 98058-1039 (253) 630-9900www.sooscreek.com

Puget Sound Energy10885 NE 4th St., P.O. Box 97034, Bellevue, WA 98009-9734General Inquiries:Toll free in Washington State:888-225-5773Local Washington State:(425) 452-1234New Construction:1-888-321-7779Call before you dig:1-800-424-5555For Natural Gas or Electricemergencies - 24 hours a day:1-888-225-5773www.pse.com

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Republic Services (Solid Waste and Recycling)22010 76th Ave. S.Kent, WA 98032Commercial/Multifamily: 253-872-7220Residential: 206-682-9735www.republicservices.com/site/covington-wa

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Covington MultiCare Clinic & Emergency Room17700 SE 272nd St.Covington, WA 98042253-372-7100www.multicare.org/clinics

Covington MultiCare Urgent Care17700 SE 272nd StreetCovington, WA 98042(253) 372-7020www.multicare.org

Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital 317 Martin Luther King, Jr. WayTacoma, WA 98405-42341-800-552-1419(253) 403-1400www.multicare.org

MultiCare Auburn Medical Center (Hospital)202 N. Division St.Auburn, WA 98001For an appointment:(253) 874-2000For further information:(253) 833-7711www.multicare.org/auburnmedical

Valley Medical CenterCovington Primary Care16850 SE 272nd St.Covington, WA 98042(253) 395-1960www.valleymed.org

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Covington Community Park (formerly known as 180th/240th Park)17649 SE 240th StreetThis recently developed 30 acre community park features a new multi-purpose grass field, portable restrooms, 1.5 miles of paved, gravel and natural surface trails, and parking in addition to existing woodlands, pasture and stream.

Jenkins Creek Park18050 SE 267th PlaceThis 22.1 acre undeveloped com-munity park features paved and natural surface walking trails, board walk, view deck, picnic tables, park benches, lawn, woodlands, stream and pond.

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Crystal View Park25412 170th Place SEThis 2.2 acre developed neighbor-hood park provides a half-court basketball sport court, playground equipment, picnic table, park bench, lawn, woodlands, and a stream.

Evergreen Park19801 SE 262nd StreetA 1.7 acre undeveloped pocket park with a natural surface path connecting 197th and 199th Avenues.

Friendship Park15808 SE 254th PlaceThis small 0.6 acre developed pocket park has half-court basket-ball, playground equipment, reserv-able picnic shelter, picnic tables, park bench, concrete walking path, and lawn. For shelter rentals please call 253-480-2400.

North Channing ParkThis 0.4 acre developed pocket park has half-court basketball.

In addition to public parks, there are 12 privately owned and operated Home Owners Association (HOA) pocket parks ranging in size from 0.05 acres to 1.3 acres and three HOA neighborhood parks ranging in size from 2.9 acres to 43 acres. These are available for use to HOA residents.

SPeCIAl FACIlITIeSCovington Aquatic Center18230 SE 240th StreetIndoor pool (100’ x 6-lanes) with water slide, diving board, rope swing, water toys, and party room. Programs include American Red Cross swimming lessons, public swims, lap swims, water exercise classes and pool rentals. For more information about the Covington Aquatic Center or to register for activities, visit www.covingtonwa.gov/cac, call 253-480-2480, or visit the pool which is located next to Tahoma High School.

Gerry Crick Skate Park25064 164th Avenue SENear Mattson Junior High school, skateboarders enjoy this 0.2 acre facility with a 70-foot-by-100 foot skating area with numerous above ground ramps, platforms and fea-tures and a portable restroom.

TRAIlSCedar Downs Park(King County)One mile natural surface trail through 78 acres of mature forest. The primary access is from SE 253rd Street at 212th Place SE in the Cedar Downs neighborhood in Maple Valley.

Jenkins Creek TrailA 0.6 mile paved trail within a 4.2 acre natural area along Jenkins Creek. The primary access is from the SE 261st Street cul de sac, west of 184th Ave. SE.

Rainier Vista TrailA 0.6 mile paved trail meander-ing along wooded stream within the 23.9 acre Rainier Vista Natural Area. It is located south of SE 240th Street at 185th Ave. SE with multiple access points.

Soos Creek Park and Trail (King County)Six mile paved regional trail with soft shoulder and park benches, running north from Covington towards Renton. A separate soft surface trail for equestrians exists along most portions of the trail. Local access points with parking include: 148th Ave. SE at SE 266th Street (restroom); SE 256th Street just east of 148th Ave. SE; and 148th Ave. SE at SE 249th Street (restroom, picnic area).

The ReserveStormwater PondThis public 0.5 mile paved walking loop has park benches and picnic tables. This trail is dual purpose, also providing maintenance access to the regional stormwater pond. The primary access is at SE 258th Street, east of 160th Ave. SE, in The Reserve neighborhood.

Wingfield TrailA 0.25 mile paved trail wind-ing through part of the 7.1 acre Wingfield Natural Area. Primary access is on SE 261st Street, west of 170th Place SE, in the Coho Creek neighborhood.

OPeN SPACeCedar Creek ParkThis 32-acre undeveloped natural area features a natural surface trail system that is connected to Cedar Downs Park (King County).

Cedar Downs Park(King County)At 79.4 acres, this undeveloped open space park features a natural surface trail system connected to Cedar Creek Park.

Cedar Valley Park26020 186th Place SEA 6.8 acre undeveloped natural area.

Covington LegacyA 10.2 acre undeveloped Greens-pace just west of Red Robin, north of SE 272nd St.

Emerald DownsA 4.5 acre undeveloped Natural Area northeast of Mattson Junior High School near SE 248th Pl. and 172nd Ave. SE.

FoxwoodA 3.4 acre undeveloped Greens-pace.

Rainier VistaA 23.9 acre developed Natural Area. Paved trails, park benches.

South Jenkins CreekA 10.1 acre undeveloped Greenspace.

WingfieldA 7.1 acre developed Natural Area. Paved trails, park benches.

In addition to the public open space there are 14 privately owned and oper-ated HOA open space parks ranging in size from 0.1 acres to 54 acres.

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Fridays, end of July into August

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CHILD ABUSEKing County Sexual Abuse Resource Center888-998-6423

DSHS Child & Family ServicesChild Protective Services 1-800-562-5624

CHILD CAREChild Care Resources & Referrals877-543-0060www.childcare.org

CHEMICAL DEPENDENCYKent Youth & Family ServicesClinical Services / Sub-stance Abuse253-859-0300

Auburn Youth Resources253-939-6946

CHILDREN’S SPECIAL NEEDSChildren’s Therapy Center / Kent253-854-5660

CLOTHING BANKBlack Diamond Community Center360-886-1011

Pregnancy Aid of WashingtonKent - baby and children’s253-852-1201

COUNSELINGValley Cities Counseling325 W. Gowe St., Kent253-520-9350www.valleycities.com

Kent Youth & Family Counseling232 Second Ave.S.Kent, WA 98032253-859-0300www.kyfs.org

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCECatholic Community Services Family Center1229 W. Smith St., KentCovington residents only call253-854-0077 x115www.ccsww.org

Maple Valley Food Bank & Emergency ServicesFinancial Assistance for utilities425-432-8139

Black DiamondCommunity CenterFinancial assistance for heating bills, rent, gas vouchers for medical appointments.360-886-1011

CRISIS CLINIC24-Hour Crisis Line206-461-3222www.crisisclinic.org

Community Information LineMonday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.DIAL 2-1-1

DOMESTICVIOLENCE SERVICESDAWN (Domestic Abuse Women’s Network)24 hr. Crisis Line & Legal Advocate425-656-7867www.dawnonline.org

YWCA of Seattle/South King CountyConfidential women’s support group425-226-1266

King County Bar Association206-783-2848

DOMESTICVIOLENCEHOUSINGCrisis Clinic - bed bank DIAL 2-1-1 www.crisisclinic.org

DAWN206-622-1881

Vine Maple Place425-432-2119

YWCA425-226-1266

DONATION PICK-UPSalvation Army1-800-958-7825

Washington Council for the Blind1-800-255-1147

DSHS Community Service Office1313 W. Meeker St. #100Kent Office serves Covington800-562-5624

FOOD BANKSMaple Valley Food Bank21415 Maple Valley HwyMaple Valley, WA 98038425-432-8139

The Storehouse Home Delivery on Saturday inCovington area253-631-3038

HEALTH CAREHealth Point Clinic - Kent403 E. Meeker St.Medical 253-852-2866Dental 253-796-4071

Public Health – Seattle & King County206-535-2497

HOUSING REPAIR PROGRAMKing County Housing Repair ProgramRepair and Weatherization206-214-1240www.metrokc.gov/dchs/csd/housing/

Covington Minor Home Repair ProgramCovington home- owners only253-480-2411

SENIOR SERVICESBlack DiamondCommunity CenterAdult Day Care360-886-2418

WA Adult Day Services206-461-3899

Volunteer ChoreServices206-828-5787

SEXUAL ASSAULTKC Sexual AssaultResource Center1-888-998-6423www.kcsarc.org

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Day Shelter SHARE/WHEEL206-448-7889

Single MenHOME – walk in only1229 W. SmithM, W 1-3; 5-7 pmT, Th 3-5 pm253-854-0077 ext. 2

Single WomenHospitality House – Burien206-242-1860

YouthAuburn Youth Resources253-735-3582

SAFE PLACE 24 hours;ages 11-17 in crisis1-800-422-8336

SUICIDECrisis ClinicTeen Link – Suicide PreventionEvenings 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.1-866-833-6546

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Take the One LessBag Challenge!Make taking out the trash a little easier with King County’s One Less Bag Challenge. To help reduce the amount of waste headed to Cedar Hills Regional Landfill, King County is asking residents to reduce their garbage by one less bag per month.

Why One Less Bag? More than 60 percent of what ends up in the King County landfill is easily recycled. By taking the challenge, you can help save valuable resources from going to waste and save money on your garbage bill by shrinking your garbage cart size. If we all reduced our garbage by just one bag of recyclables per month, we could collectively keep more than 26 million pounds of material, worth $750,000, out of the landfill.

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1. Put food scraps and food-soiled paper in your yard waste cart. Begin with your veggie and fruit trimmings or those leftovers that got lost in the back of the fridge. Then move onto meat, fish and bones, plate scrapings, egg shells and coffee grounds. Try to make food scrap recycling a part of your pre-meal prep and after-meal cleanup routine.

2. Discover one new thing that you didn’t know you could re-

cycle and start re-cycling it. Check with your garbage hauler, Republic Services, if you aren’t sure what can and can’t be recycled. Post the guidelines near your recycling bin at home.

3. Don’t let one piece of paper hit the garbage can. Remember all junk mail, envelopes, catalogs, magazines, office and craft paper of all shapes, sizes and colors can go in your recycling cart. Food-soiled paper such as dirty paper napkins, paper towels and pizza delivery boxes go in your yard waste cart. You can reduce junk mail at its source by visiting CatalogChoice.com.

4. Choose one disposable item that you typically use (and usu-ally toss!) at home and switch to a reusable alternative. For example: paper coffee cups, cleaning wipes, plastic storage containers, and shopping bags can all be substituted with a reusable alternative. Recycling is great but stopping waste at the source is even better!

Covington residents that take the One Less Bag Pledge on King County’s website—kingcounty.gov/recyclemore—will be sent a free kit that includes a spatula for hard-to-clean recyclable con-tainers, a recycling guide with fridge magnet, and 10 compostable bags for food scrap and food-soiled paper recycling. Additional free compostable bags are available at Covington City Hall, while supplies last. For Covington’s recycling guidelines, visit republicser-vices.com/site/covington-wa.

By taking the online pledge at king-county.gov/RecycleMore, you can get a

free recycling kit and find ways to recycle more, reuse more and waste less.


Are you prepared? Being prepared can change everything. By planning ahead, you can increase the chances of survival for you and your family, not to mention gain peace of mind knowing you are in control.

Catastrophes can happen at any time. Preparing for three days will help you make it through many of the disasters you’ll face in the Puget Sound region, including major storms and even small earthquakes. However, to make it through a major catastrophe, like Hurricane Katrina or the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, you’ll need to be prepared for longer, at least 7 to 10 days.

Catastrophes can happen at any time and are likely to happen here. Imagine you are at work, on the road, or at home during a catastrophe. How would you com-municate with loved ones? Are you prepared to survive without essential services, such as running water, electricity, or phones for 7 to 10 days?

✔ Make a family emergency communication plan, identify an out-of-state contact✔ Plan for people, pets and property✔ Review and practice your emergency plan

✔ Build a kit for at least 7 to 10 days✔ Save important documents/records on USB drives,

store one at home and one in a safety deposit box✔ Create customized kits for home, office and vehicle

✔ Get involved – Create networks of neighbors and co-workers, work together to pool resources

✔ Participate in a training – CPR, first aid, Community Emergency Response Train-ing (CERT)

✔ Learn how to reduce hazards (e.g. shutting off gas supply if needed, strap water heater in place, etc.)

Build a Kit for at Least 7 to 10 DaysImagine if resources aren’t available for seven or more days. You might have to take care of minor injuries and access to resources will likely be limited. Help your family be better prepared by gathering additional supplies and customizing the list to meet your needs. Once you have the basics, think about items you could use to help yourself and others, or simply improve your comfort.

Identify a storage container or key location to place your survival kit, then gather and store supplies. Supplies include water and food as well as items for shelter and warmth, first aid, communication, personal hygiene and sanitation. It’s possible your home could be damaged and you may have to evacuate; be sure to include a backpack or similar bag so you can pack some of these items to go. Many of these supplies you may already have at home.

Below are suggested basic supplies to survive for 7 to 10 days. ■ Water – one gallon per person per day for drinking

and sanitation■ Food – at least 7 to 10 day supply of non-perishable food

per person■ Cash – ATMs won’t work without electricity■ Battery-powered radio and extra batteries■ Flashlight and extra batteries■ First aid kit■ Whistle to signal for help■ Filter mask or cotton t-shirt to help filter the air■ Moist towelettes for sanitation■ Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities if needed■ Manual can opener for food■ Shelter items like tents, tarps and rope ■ Garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation■ Unique family needs: supplies for infants, pets and elderly, prescriptions,

and important family documents

Local agencies across Puget Sound are teaming up to share information and en-courage residents to prepare for catastrophic events with this regional campaign, What to do to Make it Through.

For other useful checklists and preparedness resources visit: www.makeitthrough.org

Purple Light Nights® Shine in Downtown Covington

Since 2006 the Purple Light Nights® campaign (PLN) has been promot-ing Domestic Violence Awareness Month as the community tree, street trees, and residents hang

purple lights for the month of October. The campaign was started by Victoria Throm, founder and director of the Covington Do-mestic Violence Task Force, a non-profit group whose goal is to raise awareness of this issue and provide direct assistance to victims and their families.

The purpose of the PLN campaign is to re-member those who lost their lives to domestic violence; support survivors; and provide hope for those still living with abuse. To date, there are cities in 28 states and three provinces in Canada who have participated in this campaign and it keeps growing!

In October 2013, 30 street trees around city hall were strung with purple lights thanks to the $100 sponsorship from local businesses and residents which promotes a strong message that “Domestic Violence Has No Place in Our Community.” The proceeds from the sale of lights help pay for services to help victims with emergency services such as safe nights in a motel, relocation to another city, or financial assistance for new housing.

We want to thank our amazing tree sponsors who helped make the October 2013 cam-paign possible: MultiCare Covington Medical

Center; Jim and Deb Tanasse; Pastors Kevin and Meg Holland and Steve and Tina Murray from Real Life Church; Steindle & Steindl; Maple Valley Chevron; Valerie and Larry Lyon; Friends of Covington Library; Valley Vehicle Licensing; Covington Police; Clements General Construction; Kiwanis Club of Covington; Timberlane Community; Sena’s Iron Grill; Washington Workwear; Kid to Kid; Rotary Club of Covington; Krista Bates of Covington Chamber; and Covington Holistic Medicine. A special thank you to the City of Covington Parks and Recreation Department and the Public Works Maintenance Team for providing and installing the tree lights on the community tree.

If you are interested in participating in the 2014 Purple Light Nights® campaign contact Victoria Throm at [email protected] or (253) 480-2411.


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SE Covington Sawyer Rd

Sweeney Rd SE

SE Petrovitsky Rd

P-518

At the corner of Kent-Kangley Rd. and Hwy 169 In the Four Corner Shopping Center

Hardware: 425-432-3384 • Rental: 425-413-0665Woodworking: 425-413-0507 • Quintessence: 425-413-9631

Shop online @www.ths.doitbest.com

Open Mon-Sat 7:30 to 8:00, Sun 8:00 to 7:00 www.johnsonshg.com Like us on Facebook Google Twitter

In addition to the “standard” items you expect from a great hardware store like tools, hardware, plumbing, electrical, garden & housewares, you’ll also fi nd:

Building Materials - Electrical & Plumbing SuppliesGarden Center & Greenhouse - Lawn & Garden Supplies

Paint Center - Cycling Supplies - Hardscaping Heating & Cooling - Housewares - Outdoor Living

Famous Fastener Selection - Quintessence Gift Shop Big Green Egg - Stihl

FREE Popcorn & Coffee Everyday!

residents guide - 2014

Documents

covington city hall

covington residents

arts commission meetings

planning commission

city ofeconomic development

economic development

destination community

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