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Renton Centennial (1901-2001)
nto _,. ,, - J I qe 1111 L. 1901 2001 . 7--Y, # o en ten0--\"gb., ° % N 1 5,4 ' C WEST EAST "Z. mac ' IS71160 z N 8th St. SiS 0d z a LNW 7;. 5 Jy o 4100 13 Z Z Z r' 1i Q > > > ' , , fa veil! .,._o, a Q a N 5th S:. N Y N C /),, S z 3 a , . .„ : e ��� N 4th St 3 < .< z o �- N3d %. „ z z › . O., 15 i-o 1 1 -o p 0 -f NW 2nd = N 2rd St ems' • Henry Moses //, Way NL i i last Chief v you' 7/v`ktano 1 ,,i,6 �. . of the Duuximish pC �I` x` —. 'E Tribe g, ` _ �, / Q I .story Liues Here 41 'o?9s IsCarnegie * 1 ' • / Library 16 ly 1914ir 101t ni , 10" 134 •\ y : 6•Y: .5.11‘ APR Op a 1 .',\\' 41fidkUliiini ,-- --,' .. , L Renton Centennial Marker Walking Tour Renton Centennial Marker Walking Tour Credits Centennial Marker Designs: Doug Kyes Historical Text: Barbara Nilson, Stan Greene, Sara Garner, and Steve Anderson Historical Photos: Renton Historical Society Centennial Marker Production: Quiring Monuments, Inc. Marker Installation: City of Renton Public Works Maintenance Division Booklet Production: Calandra Childers, Julie Brewer 2001 Mayor Jesse Tanner 2001 Renton City Council Terri Briere Dan Clawson Randy Corman Kathy Keolker-Wheeler Toni Nelson King Parker Don Persson 2001 Centennial Task Force Advisory Committee Members Don Custer, Chair Randy Carmical Toni Nelson Greg Wilson, Co-Chair Bob and Judy Dunn Barbara Nilson Sylvia Allen Phyllis Filippetti Betty Nokes Jim Amandus Sara Garner King Parker Steve Anderson Nancy Hoben Clark Petersen Char Baker Doug Kyes Marge Richter Jeri Bates Edie-Mae Lawyer Ethel Telban Carrie Bergquist Loran Lichty John Thompson Julie Brewer Del Mead Larry Warren Sonja Mejlaender Renton Centennial Marker Walking Tour unto 1901 2001pi Aies 7-Tere " �enten'�1� Renton's rich history and strong spirit were in the spotlight in 2001 as the City celebrated its Centennial — 100 years as a City. A yearlong program of special activities, exhibitions, performances, and festivities encouraged citizens to honor the past, celebrate the present, and imagine the future. This milestone celebration featured a full-scale historical theatre production, a 100-year birthday celebration, a parade float, collectible memorabilia, and several legacy projects. Marking special places and events in Renton history was just one of the legacy projects intended to edu- cate citizens and visitors about Renton history. "History Lives Here" is a self-guided tour of 22 mark- ers highlighting historically significant places, people, and events in Renton. A brief summary, along with historical photographs and pictures of related memo- rabilia, are included to help illustrate history. The 12- inch by 24-inch black granite markers portray every- thing from the Duwamish Indians, and the Four Cow Wide Tunnel, to the Triple XXX Barrel and Boeing. Doug Kyes, a nationally recognized Renton artist, designed the markers. His interest in the preservation of local history and his desire to bring history to life prompted him to volunteer for the Centennial project. For more information about Renton's vibrant and unique historical past, please visit the Renton Histori- cal Museum at 235 Mill Avenue South. Walking Tour Map Center Page . a . , Henry Moses , 4 Last Chief r_ ' .. s _Z ia.ia. 1 of the Duwamish Marker Location: n\ V"�..__ Tribe NW corner of � � a► Lake Avenue South and - - - — South Tobin Street 0 History - —",,_ Lives Here Henry Moses, last hereditary Chief of the Duwamish Tribe Renton's history began with land claims along the Black River where the Duwamish Indians had lived for hundreds of years. Chief Henry Moses was the last hereditary chief of the Duwamish tribe. His family faced many changes following the arrival of white settlers - - in the early 1850's. Chief Moses �" was born in 1900 in a rough board ,' t-t- c g`, . k: and batten shack on a one-acre site ; foot.-4,1A.- ', '�, . where Renton High School stands {� � .. j today. Henry was an outstanding ----ar''::,101. athlete and played on the Renton - High School basketball team. .a 44, 1 After the school won the state ' "T'' Cif% ` ,a championship in 1916, his fellow ` * '(1 players honored him by naming the team the "Indians." Chief Moses, known for his friendly , `� attitude toward the white settlers, became a respected member of the community. Before his death in 1969, he witnessed jet airplanes take off from land once owned by his family. The City of Renton's i asashington Donation Land Marker Location: Claim Act Piazza Park, South 3rd is., Cedar R. Street between Logan Dawamish R. timith,r, Blade R. • Avenue South and Burnett Avenue South, roleen'� White R. Indian Village Q History hires Here near stream headwaters, SE side The City of Renton's Donation Land Claim Act The federal government passed the Dona- tion Land Claim Act in 1850 in order to encourage settlement in Oregon Territory. It provided the means for a settler to estab- lish a claim of 160 acres. When the first settlers arrived in what was to eventually become Renton, the Cedar River joined the Black River as it left Lake Washington. The rich land at the confluence of these rivers became the land claims of the first settlers: Henry Tobin, 1853; Erasmus Smithers, 1856; William Smith, 1856; and Christian Clymer, 1863. 3' 7. Tobin's • ' Sawmill 1853 Marker Location: :�� r`� _.,� NE corner of _ �' South Tobin Street and =� I - _� 0History Rainier Avenue South '„ Wi __ Lives Here 0 Tobin's Sawmill - 1853 Henry Tobin, the first white settler in the Renton area, was originally from Maine. In 1853, Tobin and his wife Diana claimed a tract of 320 acres at the confluence of the Cedar and Black Rivers. The land proved richer than Tobin had imagined when Dr. R.H. Bigelow, working a neigh- boring claim, discovered a coal seam in 1853. Soon after, Tobin, Bigelow, and two other men, Obediah Eaton and Joseph Fanjoy, formed the Duwamish Coal Com- pany. In 1854, Tobin, along with Eaton and Fanjoy, built a small sawmill on the Black River to provide a supply of timbers to shore up the mine tunnels. Warring Indians destroyed the sawmill in 1855. Tobin died in 1856 of unknown causes. ' Black River School ri 1$54 Marker Location: NW Corner of Hardie ' y'' Avenue Southwest and 'l_'.t001 I? Renton Center Way 0 History lgm Muss Here Black River School - 1854 The Black River School was the first school building in King County. The first term began in January, 1854. The school was located at the base of Earlington Hill on Christian Clymer's Homestead. The school was a small shack, 14 by 16 feet, built of rough lumber and cedar shakes. It stood a short distance west of the Black River. A crude mud and stone fireplace at one end of the building provided heat and rough board desks served the few children. Mats of cattails, made by the Indians, lined the walls to help keep out the wind. To attend school, some children had to cross the river via the fish traps set by the Indians or by using a rowboat pulled back and forth on a cable. Smithers' Homestead 1856 ,:* ` 1.0 °°' Marker Location: ,L - �d--_"'� ,�_'`\; NE corner of ,w,M�Mrw.�lb .�•.wil� �, South 3rd Place and "' 11-a Rainier Avenue South _ "' ©History Lives Here Smithers' Homestead - 1856 As a young man from Virginia, Erasmus Smithers left home at the age of 19 and headed west in a wagon train pulled by three pair of oxen. When he arrived in the Puget Sound area in 1856, he r;: r ', . "; found a job for himself and his *„ . oxen hauling the first logs to be .* i:tiR cut at a mill on Bainbridge Island. Later he served in the territorial militia. Eventually he mt., found his way to the Renton area. In 1857 he met and mar- ' ried Diana Tobin, the widow of Henry Tobin. Under the Dona- tion Land Claim Act, Smithers pre-empted a 160-acre claim of land adjoining his wife's. Their combined claims totaled 480 acres, part of which eventually became the Smithers' dairy farm. Black River " 74'Ai Bridge �����`�� Marker Location: 186o 'm SW corner of 1.., 2001 South 3rd Street and tfal Rainier Avenue South Q History -se Lives Here a� 3. , y • ar.7. - Black River Bridge - 1860 The Black River Bridge was built in 1860 to improve the postal route. It was also used by cattlemen east of the mountains to drive their herds to slaughterhouses in Seattle, and it eliminated the need for ferries across the river. The original bridge has been gone for a long time; however, the existing Black River Bridge, just north of West 7th on SW Monster Road, spans what remains of the original Black River. Or Renton Coal Company 1$73 Marker Location: ' Benson Road South ti ,- , near location of _� " - r ^ r pHistory coal mine entrance Lives Here 0 Renton Coal Company - 1813 In 1873, Erasmus Smithers' exploration of streams where he found floats of coal paid off with the discovery of a coal seam. Smithers was short on cash, but backers with financial assistance were quick to come forward. One of these backers "' was Captain William Renton, one of ° ': the most successful businessmen in . • " , the territory. Renton and his partners . ` were looking for a profitable venture a.! involvin the movement of timber or ri coal along a proposed independent railroad route. With Captain Renton's financial backing, Smithers, Thomas Morris, engineer for the .._ railroad, and Charles Shattuck, 411.00 president of the Seattle Coal Co. based in Newcastle, organized the Renton Coal Company. The mine entrance was on the North side of Renton Hill. The town, which incorporated in 1901, was named for Captain Renton to honor his financial contributions in the business venture. spi imip, Marker Location: Shattuck Avenue South, ��� �o_. I near the SW corner of H �4 Cow— South 4th Place ©es Here Wide Tunnel - 1877 8 Four Cow Wide Tunnel - 1811 One of Renton's original homesteaders, Erasmus Smithers, gave a portion of his property to the Seattle and Walla Walla Railroad with the stipulation that the railroad would construct a tunnel to allow his dairy cows to get from one area of his farm to the other. Unsure of the size needed for the tunnel, he instructed the railroad company to make the tunnel four cows wide. *41S V ` S&WW 111111111, Railroad6 • ;-1, Marker Location: 1877 •`U" �. SW corner of /9,1 2001 f . —. ' 1- South 4th Street and �, �-, Burnett Avenue South ®History 'fa yw ✓t 4 Lives Here ', ^ �rx S&WW Railroad - 1811 Less than two months after Erasmus Smithers went public with his coal find, the town of Seattle learned that the Northern Pacific Railroad had selected Commence- ment Bay rather than Elliott Bay as the terminus of the transcontinental route. Stunned by the news, town leaders deter- mined to start their own railroad, orga- nized as the Seattle and Walla Walla Railroad (S&WW) of which Captain Will- iam Renton was a trustee. The founders felt that an independent railroad that could be used to transport timber or coal (both found in the Renton area) would be a successful endeavor. In February 1877, after a lengthy construction phase, the narrow-gauge track reached Renton. In March, a shiny new locomotive, the A.A. Denny, steamed out of Seattle to the Renton depot to a crowd of cheering onlookers. The depot was located at the foot of Mill Street, and was a crude struc- ture supported by two huge fir stumps. Alki Saloon 1881 II Marker Location:i SW corner of ti South 3rd Street and ' 1 ��• Main Avenue South History `, Lives Hera ��. -- �a Alki Saloon - 1881 Built in 1881 , the Alki Saloon was typical of the saloons in early Renton. Generally, saloons were the domain of working men. They would work all week at mines, mills, and logging camps, and on Saturday nights they would head for town to have some fun and refreshments at the saloon. • V Of V1 �i W ' - C 90 03 V C to is W N -a 0 , , 2CD tiAICI0C) j• TncnT0A) COcnW —ICED —IZ mu Zc_o C' 0 o 0 n co 0 o a a . I. 0 0 a 0 0 = m o cn c) a s c' a 0 a A 0 -. c a cc, n a• —a a s m —a l �.0 o s. '•• o a Q : a cn m o o x x �' � � rt.� Z ' l . lv 0 °m o CU v = o = v 2n 3 2 A, c.° A 0 �0 Zp 0ji ; - Q. 0 Q1H- (J)- o nZ co cn p O 3 Q mA:l Q co NiShiWaK�`aye N i N in = o linik Z \_,S,4--.--1.14' x x 3 VVV Logan Ave. N C tiiNia' Ave. N fir' O Wells Ave. N QV O Pell Ave. N P''' Ave. N Park Ay: N z Garden Ave. N 1� V) T ``� nd oaP�o� s' " N •a � �� pi --- .. • ,, _„.....____„i.._____ Monterey g Saner r ( Ave. NE c eiV' C .fierd Ave. NE ty Aberdeen Ambi.....--+.4444K.E. tt' Mai 1` ns Ave-1 N o i • z c)—r Co to -- o v ti n) A SSt S ,,,le •', a) o CD 4, m o a N �a /Jar Hor n criQ cn All ..1.1 a' X Ili �aloxet Ale w m X ^, Lake Ave S _ w m a ' Shattuck Ave_ cc N "' Whitworth Ave S cn v, In a 3 s Morris Aire S n N 4 Smith�rs Ave S Logan Ave S , r N ...k rrfrff Ave r '/ Williams Ave S y �" G 0 2s = y W> sAveS ^ o) �� Benson R•�� Main Ave S o Milllk Pelly Ave N — W D ` {`� N Cedorl Ave S ‘7,* Park Ave N Renton Ave S °o \ e sod Garden A r N •Z c_) Po n 0 O = 0 Meadow Avc '. O•-.O (nLO =2 Nzj `G V O O fp y fD W�p ' �z0i F `"� 1 Facto veN m 00 a, o o C) 2 rD O O to O ® / i O a W N m Q. v) ru �11 aQ`� es. a ; \ .. O O -V. o fA 8 V z m z v Monterey Dr a First Church in Renton First • Marker Location: Presbyterian Church r In the middle of the 1885 r pathway leading to Renton Hill, near the Nrl ,, • . corner of Mill Avenue ®History Lives Here _____-- South and Renton Avenue South First Church in Renton, First Presbyterian Church - 1885 Reverend George Whitworth was called the father of Presbyterianism in Washington. He founded at least 20 churches, including Renton's first. The First Presbyterian Church was organized in the home of David Parker on December 13, 1885. Churchgoers later built the original church structure, a white frame building with a steeple and bell that overlooked the town. As the city grew and the building became inadequate, a brick church was built in 1924, and an even larger church was constructed in 1960. Central School - 1892 'it „t •1, it Marker Location: 111 1 1 Cn1,.n� '' NW corner of ®History Lives Here . ,; ;i ; ft South 5th Street and ,y • • , •• �I, .I �1ih • Main Avenue South • Central School - 1892 By the 1890's, the school population had outgrown a one-room school built in 1871 on the NE corner of South 4th and Main Street. In 1892, an elegant two-story, seven-room building with a 3- " r lat concrete foundation and a bell 41.1 tower was built on 5th Avenue • • f' . ! �„- p ►!I tower Wells Avenue and r > f "il , Main Street. Many citizens `' ' ( thought the school was far too t • ' large and would never be used. Despite their predictions, 110 students attended the first year. The school's first principal was George Conklin whose salary in 1899 was $80 a month. He taught the school's first high school classes, and the first high school class graduated in 1904. Snoqualmie Falls Power Co. — _ Substation . o° Marker Location: • 1898 w, ,l ` , S W corner of 11 �,�„°. �;,T�'' South 3rd Street and °°` ,11 Mill Avenue South 1. History Lives Here. 160 Snoqualmie Falls Power Company Substation - 1898 In 1896 the Seattle and Rainier Beach Rail- way (S&RB), an electric streetcar line begin- ning in Seattle, reached Main Street in Renton. The advent of the S&RB introduced Renton to a new technology — the electric power plant. By 1898, the Seattle Electric Company had completed the world's first underground hydroelectric generating facility at Snoqualmie Falls. A year later the power from its generators was sent to Seattle via the Snoqualmie Falls Power Company Sub- station. Built at 3rd and Mill, it was the town's first brick building. Although at the time most of the power was used to run the S&RB, eventually it supplied power to the mines. - Renton w ! Clay Works . •.N W # • 1901 ►, --„__ Marker Location: ru. . ' Across the river from f - - ►-- . v i !!! the Renton Community tp. -- Center, along the Cedar m HistoryRiver Trail, Lives Here - 'l Renton Clay Works - 1901 In 1901 two California entrepreneurs, James Doyle and J.R. Miller, discovered that the shale overlaying the a i ll 1y I Renton mine's coal seams produced a high-quality clay. '.! fI 11 ► Tests indicated the material it- . go0 - ..t. "' would make excellent brick, 04;4„, and with Seattle investor, E.J. M 1 r Mathews, the men organized ► t ' the Renton Clay Works. They developed a plant on the south bank of the Cedar River that would eventually become the largest pro- ducer of paving brick in the world. In addition, the Renton plant specialized in fire brick, terra-cotta, and decorative terra- cotta. In 1905, the plant was purchased by Denny Fire Brick Company and the entire company was renamed the Denny-Renton Clay & Coal Company. Seattle Car and \ Manufacturing i9o8 Marker Location: _ l NW corner of �; ,1 _ ,90,°•0, � North 4th Street and .,. ��Q,F., Factory Avenue North Seattle Car and Manufacturing - 1908 A disastrous fire in the blacksmith shop and lumber yards of the Seattle Railroad Car and Manufacturing Company at Youngstown in 1907 turned out to be fortuitous for Renton. Following the disas- ter, the company's owner, William Pigott, p: 1 v decided to move his young ;- company to the 120 acres of land he had purchased in north Renton. After the move • ti to Renton, Pigott expanded -. .4 manufacturing to include all AA) • types of railroad rolling stock .44 needed for the logging indus- try. In 1917, the company merged with Towhy Car Shops of Portland, Oregon, and became Pacific Car and Foundry. During WWII, the plant produced a total of 926 Sherman tanks. In 1945, the company acquired Kenworth Motor Trucks and, in 1958, Peterbilt Motors. In 1972, Pacific Car & Foundry merged into PACCAR, Incorporated. Renton City Hall 1908 i ,, .. Marker Location: ` West side of NU EP 4 I Wells Avenue South li ii between mHistory — South 2nd Street and South 3rd Street Renton City Hall - 1908 Renton was incorporated as a fourth class town on September 6, 1901. Renton's first Mayor was Dr. Abijah Ives Beach. The first town offices were opened in Tonkin's merchandise and grocery store and remained there until the r ' .‘ town purchased property 4 on Wells Avenue between 2nd and 3rd Streets in ' ' '• ' ' 1908. City government functioned there for 50 years until all city offices, including the police de- - partment, were moved in 1968 to the r 1 building next to the Renton Public Library on Mill Avenue adjacent to the Cedar River. In 2000, City Hall 1 le moved to its present location at 1055 A I South Grady Way. T1111111111111 IV Doctor Bronson's j S,.Ea • Hospital Marker Location: �j .•i _ SE corner of _ • 1911 Main Avenue South and ;90 to, gel H�rary South 2nd Street Lives Here flDoctor Bronson's Hospital - 1911 Dr. Adolph Bronson graduated from the College of Physicians and Surgeons in San Francisco, California, in 1904. After working for a year as an intern, he came to Renton in 1905. Accidents in coal mines and logging camps were common at the time and his practice grew rapidly. By 1911, he needed more room and had a two-story hospital building constructed. Dr. Bronson's Hospital originally had 15 rooms and an operating room. It was enlarged to include a larger waiting room and a brick front in 1927. Dr. Bronson practiced for 30 years and owned the only General Hospital o .r until the government- lopersponsored Renton Aff General Hospital opened in 1943. villa Carnegie Library . ,�� ir * 1914 g° '- I 1 Marker Location: L!� �'' 11, 1 within Liberty Park, z,,oi I[-;,._ r11111 near the tennis courts, %kW, 11101 Bronson Way North ®History Lives Here Carnegie Library - 1914 Neva Bostwick moved to the Earlington neighborhood of Renton soon after it was platted in 1906. She was a serious student who had made extensive use of the Seattle Library. After moving to Renton, she dis- ,, covered the town only had a small lending library. Residents did not think it was possible to • �� ,Lt - _ -. build a library in a small coal- f .' f . . !I t 1: mining town of fewer than 4,000 ��� ' i people. Miss Bostwick, however, wrote to the Carnegie Founda- tion for information, learned how to apply for a grant, and re- ceived the necessary forms. A committee of interested citizens was formed and, after much research and consultation, a $10,000 grant was received. The Carnegie Library was built in 1914 on land donated by Ignazio and Jennie Sartori. Carnegie Library was located near the existing downtown library, which was built in 1966 over the Cedar River. Grand ® 0 •GRAND THEATRE• Theatre T _ _ -El 1916 Marker Location: • • East side of Wells Avenue South s between History - •i�i�i�a :� Z: South 2nd Street and Lives Here South 3rd Street Grand Theatre - 1916 The property on which the Grand Theatre was built was purchased by Frank Connelly. The theatre opened in 1916. Frank's wife, Marie, got the show under- way promptly at 7:00 p.m. every Saturday night. She would walk down the aisle clothed in a silk dress and a fur coat, smile and wave at her friends, and begin to play the piano until the main event started. In the years between 1916 and 1925, all the popular movies of the era were shown at the Grand. ... . .:1111.1M171M11111. ;'='}' , Shuffleton :;;, Steam Plant 1.929 Marker Location: _i 1 , Alttsi South end of Lake -I 11"r, ,! Washington Blvd., Fltr, at the intersection with m ._r, ,C History Garden Avenue North Lives Here — 6 Shuffleton Steam Plant - 1929 In the fall of 1929, Puget Sound Power and Light Company began operating the first 40,000 kilowatt generator, the Shuffleton Plant. The plant's turbo-generators ran on "hog fuel" (waste wood fiber from sawmills) with its oil burning boilers to be used only during emergencies. Within a month of firing the boilers up for the first time, the Great Depres- k'fI. sion engulfed the nation and the t �i it . ii . ' • 1 plant was never completed as 11111 . "II designed. Despite the Great ILIV . ■ f : 1 Depression, Shuffleton was still I _ , 1 i x� . ` ! :� ,, needed as people continued to ,,.�_ ---'- ; buy electrical appliances, read under electric lights, and enjoy electric streetlights. In the early 1950's the plant was placed on stand-by, and by the 1970's, the crew thought every emergency run would be the plant's last. In 1989, Shuffleton was fired up for the last time during the severe winter storm called the "Arctic Express." The plant was demolished in 2001 to make way for a development at the south end of Lake Washington. Rutherford's 4 9ot oar Triple XXX Barrel ®History Marker Location: 1930 •�xM Lives Here �� �' °r A few yards north of the �' "" Ru NW corner of Rainier Avenue South - -4.-' F "k--..L J '-=�` and South 3rd Street Rutherford's Triple XXX Barrel The Renton Triple XXX was the first drive- in on the West Coast and its popularity soon spread throughout the region. Archie . - Rutherford and his two sons, Joel and Jerry, expanded the Renton Triple XXX success into a chain of restaurants throughout the Pacific Northwest. In the X 1930's and 40's, the Triple XXX was "the" place to be in the area for many of the teens with cars. Hamburgers and ' fries were also available with the special root beer that was produced at the A.H. Rutherford and Sons Triple XXX plant. Root beer was 10 cents and a baby mug was free. Three generations of the Ruther- ford family worked at The Triple XXX drive-in. The remaining Triple XXX in Issaquah is designated as ,----'� `- --- a historical !,ER°�D,1xxx landmark. i g { sue ! ;, .: Boeing AiCompanyrplane 1941 Marker Location: On the Cedar River Trail near Nishiwaki Lane ' and North 6th Street History `tz"` (just south of the Lives Here Boeing bridge) a The Boeing Airplane Company 7 The Boeing Airplane Company has been involved in the Renton community since 1922, when Boeing began using the northern end of Renton Field as the hub of the world's first international air mail service, ferrying mail between Puget * Sound and Victoria, B.C. The }- connection strengthened on the eve 4' f ,�r : -_ __{t of World War II with the construction ' "' of a major factory that produced I; * "" ( 1 ,119 Boeing B-29 bombers for the ti war in the Pacific. In the 1950s, Boeing and Renton ushered in the Jet Age with the decision to build the world's first successful jetliner, the Boeing 707, at Renton. In 1960, the Renton plant began work on the Boeing 727, one of the most successful jetliners ever built. Boeing has relied on its employees and the Renton community to help it become the largest aerospace company in the world. In 2001, forty percent of the commercial jetliners in the air took form on the Renton assembly line. ento 1901 2001 C?„ tenn‘ City of Renton 1055 Grady Way • Renton, WA 98055 • 425-430-6400 Renton Historical Museum 235 Mill Ave South • Renton, WA 98055 • 425-255-2330 Printed through Print&Mail Services ek = Ea" 1901-2001 RENTON ntQ ,�� i� 1_ .- CENTENNIAL MARKERS 11. Henry Moses/DuwamishTribe ` 1901 2OO� '2. Donation Land ' , TJ Claim Act1111 A 3. Tobin's Sawmill b tent 4. Black River School NORTH 5. Smithers'Homestead WEST I IvEAST 1 ti L , _,.. a 6. Black River Bridge 7. Renton Coal so c SOUTH i O3 Company 8. Four Cow Wide Tunnel '` .�a9. S&WW Railroad ti 10. Alki Saloon 2 - Ili 11. First Church in Renton < 12. Central School 13. Snoqualmie Falls Power ; Company Substation 22 N 6th St 14. Renton Clay Works 15. Seattle Car and Z 1 Z Manufacturing 16. Renton City Hall 17. Doctor Bronson's Hospital /1111 , 18. Carnegie Library 4, N 15 19. Grand Theatre ;- 20. Shuffleton Steam PlantAlum IiIrz ziv 21. Rutherford's Triple XXX _ Barrel 22. The Boeing Airplane , 1111 INV , Company �,� plop, • 411 I Tobin St i IIII it OD t S 2nd St 1111111111 -7. > C 69 f21 . S 3rd St < plippo. _6 S 3rd P► 1111111111111111111 �10' 13 rieiros } 5Rimco a. .d Other Items of Historical Interest r . IUI!J .., of N.3rd St. &Factory Ave. 11l1! _ Not on map:-mmimmmmmB _■ • 1976 Bicentennial artwork, "Icosahedron" by Gregory Parsons,260 Rainier Ave N. eflto 1901 2001 �ente�'d1; Please read the Rules of Competition before completing this form. Please make checks payable to 3CMA and send with entries. Fees are payable in U.S.funds, by 1 t international money order or purchase order. All entry fees must be prepaid. 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Communications Marketing Processes J Citizen Participation 1 certify that 1 have read the 2002 Savvy Rules of Competition and 1 am authorized to enter the J Community Visioning Process attached exhibit in 3CMA's 14th Annual Savvy J Service Delivery Awards Competition on behalf of my jurisdiction. J Communications Plans I understand that 3CMA is not responsible for J Jurisdictional and departmental loss,damage or return of entries. J Crisis communications Signature J Most Creative Activities Title With Least Dollars Spent __. 3CM www.3CMA.org CITY-COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS AND IhARKfTING ASSOCIATION Communications Marketing Tools Communications Marketing Processes j I TV and Videos (submissions should be in 7 Citizen Participation ��}.�� VHS half-inch for mot,with playtimes on tape) Programs for involving residents in , , r Four judging categories: the community decision making on a. PSAs/spots, produced for specific issues and projects. development, government 8 Community Visioning Process services, or community issues, Programs for promoting delibera- not longer than two minutes tions among diverse community in length. interests, in order to guide a com- %1" b. One-time/special issues munity decision on overall direction programming. and vision. c. Regular programming. 9 Service Delivery d. Employee training for city, Innovative program, service, or county and/or agency workers. delivery system improvements for 2 Publications meeting citizen customer needs. Four judging categories: 10 Communications Plans a. Annual reports/performance Concise plans that include problems, reports. definitions, strategies, expected b. Recreation catalogs. outcomes, and evaluation procedures. c. Employee training publications. Two judging categories: d. Other publications, including a. Jurisdictional and departmental calendars, resident service communication vision goals and guides, and special issue or strategies. event materials. b. Crisis communications. 3 Newsletters 11 Most Creative Activities Three judging categories: With Least Dollars Spent a. Internal newsletters for employees. Programs and materials that gener- b. External newsletters for ate big impact with few resources residents and target audiences. expended. c. Magazine glos yandm newsletters (these tJ ' are loss and multi a ed publications). 4 Marketing Plans/Campaigns Campaigns and special activities Entry Submission employing direct mail, ads, promo- Before making your submission,read carefully the tional materials, giveaways, media requirements and the categories for the competi- tion,as they are described in this brochure!If you spots, or audiovisuals. Campaigns have any questions,call(703)707-0830,fax(703) 707-0867,or e-mail Info®3CMA.org. can be for economic development, government services, community Fees are payable to 3CMA in U.S.funds,by check,international money order,or purchase affairs, etc. order.Include payment with your submission. 5 Technology Services All entry fees must be prepaid and all entries must Three judging categories: be postmarke. o late - ll 26, 2002. Entri- . prepaid not be judge.. a. Internet and World Wide Web. -lease address your entries to: b. Intranet. ATTN:Richard Llllquist c. Other systems, such as bulletin 3CMA Savvy Awards Competition P.O.Box 20278,Washington-Dulles Airport boards, CD-roms, customer call Washington,D.C.20041 centers, fax-on-demand, etc. CMA prefers that entries be directed - e at,ve address.For time-sensi' - ries sent by 6 Special Events Fed •irborne Ex, - , •-S or similar services, Celebrations, dedications, ribbon the address 3CMA cuttings and other outstanding 481 Carlisle Drive,First Floor Herndon,VA 20170 programs and activities. Judging Display & Recognifion Savvy Awards judges are local govern- Entries will be placed on display during ment professionals and persons from the 14th Annual 3CMA Conference the professional, consulting and aca- in the fall of 2002. As conference demic communities who are highly details become available, they will be knowledgeable in marketing and posted on the 3CMA Web site at communications activities. All entries www.3CMA.org. Winners will be hon- are judged on overall accomplishments, ored at the conference's Savvy Awards with measurable outcomes being Luncheon. 3CMA will notifiy winners heavily weighted. Entries in the Tools in sufficient time to make arrange- category are judged on overall cre- ments for representatives to attend ativity, quality of content, design and the Savvy Awards Luncheon. production, and budget. Entries in the Processes category are judged on customer focus, use of methods Benefifs that encourage two-way exchange, A Guidebook of Savvy entries will be and budget. Judges reserve the right available to all 3CMA members, and to reassign entries to categories other all participants in the Savvy competition, than those in which the entries have whether or not they are members of been submitted, if they believe that 3CMA.The Guidebook provides brief this will result in a fairer evaluation. descriptions of all entries, including entrant names and contact information. The Guidebook provides an increasingly important channel for direct exchange among local government professionals on successful innovations. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * PIR.0L ID TO BF A\\\ A\MIEIfsIICA\ l4fh Annual 3CMA Conference On the morning of September 11, America and the world changed forever. It was New York City's local government officials, including the mayor, police and firefighters, who suddenly became the nation's front-line defenders and heroes of democracy. They conducted themselves in a way that won worldwide admiration and acclaim. Local government communicators are now dealing with unprecedented responsibili- ties of explaining and reassuring citizens and fellow employees of their safety and security. In many cases, it is doing much more with less resources. Make it your goal to be at the 14th Annual 3CMA Conference to learn, experience and exchange ideas on how best to meet the new challenges of increased costs for heightened security and related activities. Once again 3CMA sessions will be based on the needs and responses as reflected in the 3CMA Annual Conference questionnaire. Watch 3CMA's Web site at www.3CMA.org for an early registration opportunity and details of the conference as they become available. For answers to questions, contact 3CMA: phone (703) 707-0830 or (202) 488-7100; fax (703) 707-0867 or (202) 488-7666; e-mail: info@3cma.org. SAVVY A V`UA ITS a o '-a o iii. a a =41 a VIADEr� � T T y * What have you done lately that you are proud of? Enter 3CMA's 14th Annual Savvy Awards competition, share your success and win an award! The Savvy Awards competition is sponsored by the City-County Communications and Marketing Association (3CMA) and is held in cooperation with the National League of Cities. The Savvy Awards program incorporates the prestigious City Hall Public Information Awards Competition, sponsored for 17 years by City Hall Communications. The awards recog- nize outstanding local government achievements in communications, public sector marketing, and citizen-govern- ment relationships. The Savvies salute skilled and effective city/county/agency professionals who have creatively planned and carried out successful innovations. The Savvy Awards program also serves as an increasingly important forum for exchanging cutting-edge information and ideas among city/county/agency government leaders. Today, local governments must deal with change and new challenges. Local government officials must react with different, creative approaches and programs. In the Savvy competition, you can share with others how you have met the test. Other local government profes- sionals would like to know about it, and to exchange ideas with you. 3CMA°S ►I 41L11 II A NN\NAIL SAVVY AWARDS flow the Savvy Awards work: * The awards are presented for creative and successful programs in two areas: Communications Marketing Tools and Communications Marketing Processes. * Tools are the means that you use to get the job done. They include publications of all kinds, TV and video, marketing campaigns, special events, and the use of new technologies. * Processes are broad categories of activity, such as Citizen Participation and Communications Plans. * Savvy Awards are given in 11 cat- egories, which include 16 subcate- gories. For judging purposes, Savvy Awards are given for each population group. Second-place Silver Circle Awards and third- place Awards of Excellence also are presented. Special Awards The President's Award is given to the best in marketing. Each year a pro- gram is singled out that demonstrates dramatic results and raises the bar for all in communications and marketing. The award winner is chosen by 3CMA officers. Visit 3CMA's Web site The Ray Bancroft Award honors the of www3CMA.org for most outstanding city or county resident the most up-to-date newsletter. The award was established information on the to recognize the founder of City Hall Savvy Awards and the Communications. upcoming 14'h Annual Conference! * A short five- to 10-line Pill Entry Information description of the entry on '' I There can never be enough suc- a separate sheet of paper cessful programs. Submit as many for inclusion in the Savvy entries as you want! Guidebook. This book serves 2 The competition is open to all the information needs of local government jurisdictions local government professionals and agencies. nationwide. 3 Two complete sets of the required 7 Send a copy of the above short information (see item 6) must be description to 3CMA by e-mail submitted for each entry. Please to savvy@3CMA.org. If you are use the checklist on the entry unable to e-mail the information, form for guidance. please indicate this on your entry 4 Public relations and/or advertising form. agencies may submit entries on 8 All entries become the property behalf of their local government of 3CMA, which is not responsi- clients. Such entries must be sub- ble for loss, damage, or return of mitted under the client's name entries. Entrants wishing to have and jurisdiction. entries returned must make prior 5 More than one entry may be sub- arrangements with 3CMA. mitted in any category. Also, a given entry may be submitted under more than one category. Descriptive Letter Complete submission packages, including attachments and appli- The letter is limited to three pages. It cation forms, are required for must include the following information: each submission, and applicable 1 Problem/Opportunity Statement. entry fees must accompany each Describe the situation or environ- submission. ment that showed or created the 6 An entry package consists of two need for this project or program. complete sets of the following: 2 Intended Goals or Outcomes. * A completed entry form. Describe, as specifically as possible, * The entry itself, such as the measurable outcomes this newsletters, publications, project or program was designed videos, program plans. For to achieve. Web sites, include the URL 3 Documentation of Achievement address, plus a printed copy of Goals or Outcomes. Describe of selected Web pages. For quantitative or qualitative measures intranet sites not accessible of the degree of the success. Include copies of relevant materials, to the public include either instructions on how judges such as surveys, election results, media coverage, citizen evaluations, can view the site or provide hard copies or video. Please levels of participation, descrip- tions of citizen access. Include submit up to four different issues of newsletters. project budget and other resources * A descriptive letter whose utilized and percentage produced contents are outlined at right. in-house and by outside vendor. * Supporting materials, such as MO testimonials. wf rim 'a•, , ` .l flip I;11 la d Ikl Renton Historical Museum 235 Mill Avenue South, Renton, Washington 98055-2133 October 15, 2002 Jesse Tanner, Mayor, City of Renton Toni Nelson, Councilwoman, City of Renton Kathy Keolker-Wheeler, Councilwoman, City of Renton Terri Briere, Councilwoman, City of Renton Dan Clawson, Councilman, City of Rentond--- Randy Corman, Councilman, City of Renton King Parker, Councilman, City of Renton Don Persson, Councilman, City of Renton Dear Mayor Tanner and Council members, Please accept this color copy of the American Association for State and Local History Certificate of Commendation that I accepted on behalf of the city from the Association's President and CEO in Portland on September 27", 2002. I have also enclosed a copy of the announcement letter from AASLH for your review and file. Only 70 such awards were given out this year within the United States, and only three sites received them in Washington State. Thank you for your ongoing support of history and the museum within Renton. Sincerel K . -7.UX-------------___" St nderson, Museum Supervisor Renton Historical Museum Certificate & Letter Attached AMERICANAASLH ASSOCIATION FOR STATE AND LOCAL HISTORY 1717 CHURCH STREET • NASUVILLE, TENNESSEE 37203-2991 • 615/320-3203 FAX 327-9013 July 3, 2002 Cynthia Mack Renton Historical Society and Museum 235 Mill Ave. S. Renton, WA 98055 Dear Ms. Mack, On behalf of the American Association for State and Local History, I am delighted to inform you that the Renton Historical Society and Museum was selected as a 2002 AASLH award winner during our June Awards Committee meeting. The Renton Historical Society and Museum has won a Certificate of Commendation for the"Renton: Century to Century exhibit."The AASLH Awards,Program is the nation's most prestigious competition for recognition of achievement in local, state, and regional history. We congratulate you for the work that has brought this honor. The 2002 awards will be presented at a special awards banquet on Friday, September 27, as part of the AASLH Annual Meeting in Portland, Oregon. We cordially invite you to attend this presentation to receive your award. The enclosed form provides details regarding this event. The History Channel has generously offered to cover the cost of one Awards Banquet ticket for each award winner! If you would like to bring guests to the Banquet, you may purchase additional tickets at the member's price of$44.00 each. In addition to your award, AASLH would like to invite you to attend one day of the Annual Meeting as our guest, so that you may attend sessions and meet your colleagues in the work of history. To obtain your complimentary day pass for attendance at the Annual Meeting on either Friday, September 27, or Saturday, September 28, complete the enclosed registration form. If you would like to join us for the entire Annual Meeting,you may complete the enclosed registration form and register for the meeting. You can receive the"early bird" FOUNDATION IN THE PAST. LEADERSHIP FOR THE FUTURE • , rate by registering before August 15, 2002. Otherwise, regular registration will be accepted until August 30. You must make hotel reservations by the room block release date to receive the annual meeting discount. See page 44 of the program guide for hotel information. A copy of the Annual Meeting program guide is enclosed. If you cannot attend the presentation in Portland, your AASLH state awards chair will arrange for the presentation of your award later. If you have any questions or need additional assistance, please contact Harry Klinkhamer in the AASLH office. AASLH will contact national media and your local newspaper with information about the 2002 awards. A copy of the press release announcing your award-winning project is enclosed. We encourage you to send this release to your local newspapers, magazines, radio, and television stations. Should you choose to publicize your award or post it to your web site, please let us know. Again, on behalf of the officers, council, staff, and membership of AASLH, I offer my heartiest congratulations on this recognition of your achievement and your excellent work. I look forward to seeing you in Portland.and expressing my best wishes in person! • Sincerely, rr L. Davis 07,,$ Executive Director and CEO = it .�,.•. ' ,> .E r'4 1'1 4-<AT E F zJzntd ty tr.c4mzzlean AdDelation foz ±ocat fidto'y Lo Rrntort 9(istorIca(Society and 9qusetun /o' t1t e "Century to Century"exI ih t`, a cornerstone of CRenton's centennia , f '_.at 'X..:'' .... j., (X/ September 27,2002- President Chair,AASLH Awards Committee Date a_"I CERTIFICATE,OF(:). on2n262ds - t " ton ..,# rr.... —CPz 4ErzLEd i;J/ tI E c4mE' &2a1z thowalioiz foz SStatE and Zoeaf 0VkiLoz 1 y '' Renton %stirk41 S < x , L..►s, c'• fo' the e t C n to Cehturq' ex i lt' a cornerstone o nton s centennial . , ' ".%1 ; : 1:4-: ' srtf/.. 1 ''` 'I . `` tld •1. NSytI414‘.1.0d. .� v 4 4/ A ' C 1 {, S e tember 2 2 o o�, President 7' Chair,AASLH Awards Committee Date T; r Here's your entryform for the... 1 , "' " Y H de....,..,,,,,,.,w:,,,,,: i..% ,,,,,,,,,,, 2002 AWC Municipal mQ : Association of Washington Cities ,,e: Achievement Awards Please check the category you are entering(a separate entry form must be filled out for each entry). MU n i c I a ,. ,.. .„. l ,,,,,,,,,, . . , ,,„ .,... :,,,.,„,,,,,,,,,. .„ . General Entry Category: Special Award (open to all populations): ❑ Up to 1,499 population Developing Innovative Youth Programs (2 awards) I eve m e n t ❑ 1,500 to 4,999 population My city has developed or supports an ❑ 5,000 to 14,999 population innovative youth program. ❑ 15,000 to 39,999 population 0 Under 40,000 population Awards • 2002 ❑ Over 40,000 population ❑ Over 40,000 population This competition honors your Please type or print clearly: Title of Project community's excellence and encourages other cities to City Population develop similar. programs that Form Completed by: . . will benefit their communities. Name Tide AWC , ,. Phone Date ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON CITIES Fill out the 2002 AWC Municipal Achievement Awards entry form above, attach two copies of your immumum project summary and mail by Monday,May 13,2002 to: ATTN: Sarah Partin \Y,.-_ Association of Washington Cities i . 1076 Franklin Street SE Enter by Olympia,WA 98501-1346 May 13! Association of Washington Cities STANDARD 1076 Franklin Street SE41/1/ U.S.POSTAGE rr,y� Olympia,WA 98501-1346 PAID w+rr rr,,,y,,,` OLYMPIA,WA PERMIT#201 •' Win Recognition for Your City or Town! £ Who is eligible for the AWC How do you enter? How are awards presented? 70114 -; . Municipal Achievement You'll enter by population category,with a first Winners are announced during a special Recognition Lunch at AWC's ` . lona Awards? place and honorable mention awarded in each Annual Conference in Yakima. Officials from winning communities will Any Washington city or town can enter.There are category.The categories are: be notified by AWC prior to the presentation. . . . no entry fees. • Up to 1,499 population For more information, contact Sarah Partin,AWC, (360) 753-4137 or • 1,500 to 4,999 population sarahp@awcnet.org. At.c,:a; • • • • • • • • 5,000 to 14,999 populationWA • 15,000 to 39,999 population OW What project should . Over 40,000 population you enter? SPECIAL AWARD . . . 00 g Consider any project or program that benefited • • • • • • • Developing Youth as a Community Asset a• your community or municipal employees within What innovative youth programs are cities using?Local governments , the past two years.The only restriction is that How do you prepare are implementing outstandingprograms that youth-oriented channel your project must have shown results between your entry? the creative energies of youth into positive and constructive 2000 and 2002. Entries from 2001 maybe 0 Fill out the entry form! partnerships. resubmitted.* Please complete a separate entry O Include a project summary—typed and not Does your city: 410. form for each entry. Use form on back or print out more than three pages. Include two copies i form from www.awcnet.org/achieve.htm. of your project summary and entry form • Nurture all young people, rather than just focus primarily on An "everyday" program or project that has for judging purposes. specific groups for intervention (i.e., "at risk")? improved your community or city hall is a • Provide programs and support for family involvement and parent Vogt. O Make sure your summary includes potential winner! communication? program background: • Have extra-curricular activities to keep youth active and"out of O , *Each city may submit up to two total entries(one from the • What it is;why it was needed. trouble?" got general population category and one from the special award • How it operates. r category,or two entries from the general population • Network with other communities? tANASO o • What it costs. categ ory,ry,or two entries from the special award category),but no more than two total submittals per city. • How it benefits the city/community. • Support community youth organizations (YMCA, 4-H, Scouts, F Parks and Recreation programs)? Q Attach charts, photos, etc. if they help tell • • • • • • • your story. (We do not need two copies of In addition, there will be a youth oriented workshop at AWC's annual ` kgRgoiRgi supplemental materials.**)After the conference in June during which we will showcase some of these judges the entries?Who ! programs. If your city has an innovative, successful youth program ? judging, all materials will be kept at AWC Entries are judged by individuals from outside as reference materials. Materials will only or a program implementing cooperative partnerships with youth AWC, selected for their enthusiasm for and be returned upon request. 3:MMIt 'OM and other community organizations,enter it today! knowledge of local government. Q Return the entry form (on back)to AWC � by Monday,May 13,2002. **Photos are used in the PowerPoint presentation for >'' winning and honorable mention entries at our annual ` N''Nomaiewkrw. conference.So if you have photos of your project,send i z . \\ O them in! ,into,, Y ` AWC 2002 Municipal Achievement Awards AWC 2002 Municipal Achievement Awards wento AWC Municipal Achievement Awards 1901 2001 e �~ City of Renton Centennial Celebration nten� Opportunity Statement: Knowing that the year 2001 would be a milestone for the City of Renton,the community prepared to cel- ebrate in grand style to recognize Renton's Centennial—100 years as a City with rich history and strong spirit.This milestone provided an opportunity to unite the Renton community,give citizens an opportunity to learn about Renton's past,and prepare the public for a bright future. Through a variety of special activities,exhibitions,performances,and festivities,the community would have the opportunity to honor the past,celebrate the present,and imagine the future.At the same time,this celebration allowed the City to showcase its unique historical heritage;public and private amenities;and social,business,and cultural opportunities. Intended Goals and Outcomes: The primary intent of Renton's Centennial Celebration was to bring together residents,continue to promote the image of the Renton community,and educate the public about the strides Renton has made over the past 100 years.All projects and events related to the Centennial were established to inspire and instill a sense of pride in local residents, increase regional awareness of the community,and celebrate Renton's outstanding quality of life. Following were the major goals of the celebration approved by the Mayor and Renton City Council: o Honor the past by educating the community about its history and the opportunities for the preserva- tion of Renton's rich heritage; o Celebrate the present by building community awareness and pride in educational,cultural,social, and economic resources;recognizing and appreciating community diversity;and preserving a record of present-day life;and o Imagine the future by envisioning opportunities for the community's future;contemplating and preparing for the challenges of tomorrow;and leaving lasting legacies for future generations. To further these goals,guidelines were developed to ensure the Centennial events would showcase Renton's rich historical heritage, public and private amenities,and social,business and cultural opportuni- ties,as well as encourage the active participation of those representing all segments of the community. Documentation of Achievement of Goals: •Pebriva►;y 19n°-19 ° The Centennial Celebration required broad-based support from the Renton business community,civic organizations,and individual boosters.Renton developed a Centen- nial Task Force Advisory Committee with members representing different organi- zations and spanning many generations.A former mayor chaired the committee. This group began meeting four years in advance to plan and organize all the events : : ��!41, and activities held in 2001.After determining a scope of work,the Committee fir; NO ' r developed a budget recommendation in the amount of$147,000 that was presented to and approved by the Renton City Council. The year-long celebration was launched with Renton's centennial calendar.The calendar featured photos and artifacts representing Renton over the past 100 years, with each month representing a different decade in Renton's history.The calendar also included information about activities and events in Renton and school and city holidays. It was distributed free of charge to more than 50,000 Renton citizens.This calendar served as a major tool to educate citizens about Renton's past. '40- (1101% From shirts, mugs, and lapel pins to note cards, key chains, pens,and Centennial playing cards,a variety of commemora- tive products were sold to help off-set the expenses associatedV. with the Centennial Celebration.At the beginning of 2001, Centennial lapel pins were distributed to each City employee in honor of the historic year and special t-shirts were given to anyone who volunteered during the Centennial.Free Renton K 44 Centennial memorabilia, including balloons,pencils,Centennial logo static-cling decals for vehicle windows,and historical coloring books for kids,were distributed throughout the community. • W low Local groups were invited to take events they currently hosted and add an element of history to ` • - ' their event to be considered a "Centennial-sanctioned"event.Events that met the sanctioned 4" •I criteria were able to use the Centennial logo on publicity materials and the City helped advertise the events. Several local groups honored the Centennial with special events and performances throughout the year. For example, Renton's Youth Symphony Orchestra performed a concert featur- ing music from the past 100 years and the Chamber of Commerce Business Awards used a historical theme.Other events,such as''Wings of Yesteryear"(showcasing historic airplanes)and"Dance of the Decades",were created specifically for the Centennial and held in conjunction with Renton's week-long summer festival in July. Throughout the Centennial year,the Renton Historical Society presented a"Century • to Century"exhibit at Renton's Historical Museum.With displays representing ,4;. tisk ili At ;,q• each decade of Renton's history over the past 100 years,the exhibit provided excel- '. - , lent educational opportunities for the thousands who toured the museum.The III _ 1 I museum is now experiencing an increase in visitors due to the popularity of this •— exhibit.The Centennial exhibit will be showcased through the end of 2002. " Also commemorating Renton's history,the Renton Historical Society sold beautiful cotton Afghans depicting scenes from Renton's past. I oz'2001 ' , The City adorned the Renton community with decorations celebrat- • Si i` '• • ing the Centennial. Festive Centennial Banners with the slogan . • - . .1,_ ,. "Celebrate 100 Years"were displayed at major intersections a,1 _ "I % r throughout the City.To showcase Renton's history in a unique 0 .i • ' i' ( g , way,a Centennial-themed parade float appeared in five regional '�Y R. parades and the City's Centennial Birthday Bash.The float 1 ears .�ento„r b depicted Renton's historical heritage,public and private ameni- •19Oi 2°°- ties,and diversity.The float,approximately 50 feet long,featuredcigi.u1)44 ci three ornate picture frames that captured a moment in the past and present,and imagined a futuristic image. A citizens group compiled a Centennial timeline representing Renton's history dating back to the early 1850's.The timeline,divided by year and subject,covered many different industries and businesses.The timeline was made available at both Renton and school libraries and was added to the Renton Historical Museum collection.The timeline was also used to produce the flyer"Celebrating 100 Years in Renton,"which was distributed to all Renton residents. Twenty-two engraved Centennial stone markers were _ created and will be placed throughout Renton to mark 1 1r Henry Moses ' selected historically significant items and events in h.., !_ Renton's history.A History Lives Here walking tour t r iti ,Y- A f ,_ guidebook is being produced featuring each marker and its _ corresponding history.The first marker featured Henry - I' — f "2 , P 9ry y black ;. Moses,last hereditary Chief of the Duwamish Tribe and the r , •Rt�Rn" F o original inhabitants of Renton.A ceremony was held when w _ the first Centennial marker was placed and Duwamish Tribe •1�,,, members participated in the celebration. A\X Mii!ievaim,ioumeit/M%:tI5 -14,,io1(i1it(,imaiol ift,xt The media helped promote elements of the celebration throughout the tarS year,and two local newspapers produced Centennial related publications, e "100 Years of History, Renton Centennial,"produced by King County ; 1 ', ' • Journal Newspapers and"Renton,the First 100 Years,"produced by the Renton Reporter,printed by the Boeing Company and sponsored by the City of Renton, reminded citizens about the progress of Renton during the past century. The City of Renton marked its 100th Birthday on Thursday,September 6th, in Liberty Park with the Big Centennial Birthday Bash.More than 2,000 people attended this old-fash- `` ioned style picnic and enjoyed stage entertainment,music,and games.This Centennial / '` event also featured the Centennial float;a vignette from the Centennial theatrical production, "Rentennial";a free slice of Renton's birthday cake;and a grand finale fireworks show. f , Additionally,the City honored three Centenarians at the event,all with ties to the local community.This incredible party was a real crowd pleaser and truly brought the community i out to meet each other and celebrate Renton's history. • Possibly the largest undertaking associated with the Centen- nial was a family-oriented theatrical production- Rentennial. This multi-act play, produced by Renton Arts Plan Together, • represented Renton's diverse and unique history over a 100 year period. More than 120 people volunteered in some a ✓': capacity for this production, as part of the cast, production team or stage crew. Renton citizens came out in full support of this under- • taking and more than 2,500 came to see the exciting play. "'-11! Las - Rentennial was also taped and re-cablecast on Renton's cable television channel and copies are available to check 4 1�, out from Renton's public libraries and all of the School j ' (? - District libraries. / ""' �' •..,,, .+w. �.. , ; As part of a community involvement project,and related to the Centennial • 1 Y� pageant, Renton Arts Plan Together, along with the City of Renton and Renton School District, AU- ' �W • ` sponsored a 3rd-grade writing contest to encourage Renton School District students to learn about and appreciate history in their com- p munity.The 16 winners were presented with ribbons and plaques at a Council Meeting and their essays were published in a booklet. In cooperation with the Renton Municipal Arts Commission,an original sculpture was or�,,a, commissioned in 2001 to serve as a Centennial Lasting Legacy,commemorating Tow Gamma Renton's history and future.The sculpture will be installed in 2002.To end the Centennial arm,.2u% celebration,the community sealed a Time Capsule. Future residents will find items such as a 2001 Budget,a catalogue from IKEA, postcards from the Spirit of Washington Dinner Train,a Boeing poster,playbills from local theatre troupes, Renton River Days Festival Buttons, newspapers from throughout the year,and a letter from the Mayor to the residents of the future. Depicting the Renton community as it was in 2001,the capsule was sealed by the Mayor and members of the Council during a Renton City Council meeting.The Centennial sculpture will be placed near the time capsule in a popular local park and will be unearthed during the City's bicentennial year in 2101. During our Centennial year,we set out to honor our past,celebrate our present,and imagine our future.We were successful at achieving that goal.Through this year-long celebration,we also helped to educate Renton citizens about the City's unique and important history.This yearlong program of events and special activities promoted the positive image of the community and connected its residents.With such a success- ful past and present,we can only imagine that Renton's future will flourish. A\\ MIIIIH1IxllA(1IkM11111flr�l.0 Ic-IZl11I(N1(411k1flhlIl(('k4 anion unto 3CMA SavvyEntrySpecial Events 19oi 20o1 — p e City of Renton Centennial Celebration nten� Opportunity Statement: Knowing that the year 2001 would be a milestone for the City of Renton,the community prepared to cel- ebrate in grand style to recognize Renton's Centennial—100 years as a City with rich history and strong spirit.This milestone provided an opportunity to unite the Renton community,give citizens an opportunity to learn about Renton's past,and prepare the public for a bright future. Through a variety of special activities,exhibitions,performances,and festivities,the community would have the opportunity to honor the past,celebrate the present,and imagine the future.At the same time,this celebration allowed the City to showcase its unique historical heritage;public and private amenities;and social,business,and cultural opportunities. Intended Goals and Outcomes: The primary intent of Renton's Centennial Celebration was to bring together residents,continue to promote the image of the Renton community,and educate the public about the strides Renton has made over the past 100 years.All projects and events related to the Centennial were established to inspire and instill a sense of pride in local residents, increase regional awareness of the community,and celebrate Renton's outstanding quality of life. Following were the major goals of the celebration approved by the Mayor and Renton City Council: o Honor the past by educating the community about its history and the opportunities for the preserva- tion of Renton's rich heritage; o Celebrate the present by building community awareness and pride in educational,cultural,social, and economic resources;recognizing and appreciating community diversity;and preserving a record of present-day life;and o Imagine the future by envisioning opportunities for the community's future;contemplating and preparing for the challenges of tomorrow;and leaving lasting legacies for future generations. To further these goals,guidelines were developed to ensure the Centennial events would showcase Renton's rich historical heritage, public and private amenities,and social,business and cultural opportuni- ties,as well as encourage the active participation of those representing all segments of the community. Documentation of Achievement of Goals: .4/m of r!) ,4 .'1') The Centennial Celebration required broad-based support from the Renton business community,civic organizations,and individual boosters. Renton developed a Centen- nial Task Force Advisory Committee with members representing different organi- zations and spanning many generations.A former mayor chaired the committee. This group began meeting four years in advance to plan and organize all the events gym; 11 and activities held in 2001.After determining a scope of work,the Committee `:,1' 1 : �� . developed a budget recommendation in the amount of$147,000 that was presented to and approved by the Renton City Council. The year-long celebration was launched with Renton's centennial calendar.The calendar featured photos and artifacts representing Renton over the past 100 years, with each month representing a different decade in Renton's history.The calendar also included information about activities and events in Renton and school and city holidays. It was distributed free of charge to more than 50,000 Renton citizens.This calendar served as a major tool to educate citizens about Renton's past. From shirts, mugs, and lapel pins to note cards, key chains, pens,and Centennial playing cards,a variety of commemora- tive products were sold to help off-set the expenses associated with the Centennial Celebration.At the beginning of 2001, .... IP 10 Centennial lapel pins were distributed to each City employee in honor of the historic year and special t-shirts were given to anyone who volunteered during the Centennial.Free Renton - Centennial memorabilia, including balloons,pencils,Centennial 46ri logo static-cling decals for vehicle windows,and historical coloring books for kids,were distributed throughout the community. ' Local groups were invited to take events they currently hosted and add an element of history to • fir. their event to be considered a "Centennial-sanctioned"event. Events that met the sanctioned _ ,,-• criteria were able to use the Centennial logo on publicity materials and the City helped advertise 004 the events.Several local groups honored the Centennial with special events and performances LALabi throughout the year. For example, Renton's Youth Symphony Orchestra performed a concert featur- ing music from the past 100 years and the Chamber of Commerce Business Awards used a historical theme.Other events,such as"Wings of Yesteryear"(showcasing historic airplanes)and"Dance of the Decades",were created specifically for the Centennial and held in conjunction with Renton's week-long summer festival in July. - Throughout the Centennial year,the Renton Historical Society presented a"Century 4 A,,, to Century"exhibit at Renton's Historical Museum.With displays representing ,r, tii. ; .,,,4,. each decade of Renton's history over the past 100 years,the exhibit provided excel- 1 lent educational opportunities for the thousands who toured the museum.The __ r'e r museum is now experiencing an increase in visitors due to the popularity of this 1 , exhibit.The Centennial exhibit will be showcased through the end of 2002. Also commemorating Renton's history,the Renton Historical Society sold beautiful cotton Afghans depicting scenes from Renton's past. a,* oYnool ``lit nti<. • • ° The City adorned the Renton community with decorations celebrat- • • ,, ing the Centennial. Festive Centennial Banners with the slogan - = "Celebrate 100 Years"were displayed at major intersections '' ; // 'i ., "c throughout the City.To showcase Renton's history in a uniquea LIZ'/00 way,a Centenn►al themed parade float appeared in five regional p 11114 • k parades and the City's Centennial Birthday Bash.The float eats - , .' 4depicted Renton's historical heritage,public and private ameni clido).N''`- 2001a • : ,I ties,and diversity.The float,approximately 50 feet long,featured `"' • 7''f three ornate picture frames that captured a moment in the past and present,and imagined a futuristic image. A citizens group compiled a Centennial timeline representing Renton's history dating back to the early 1850's.The timeline,divided by year and subject,covered many different industries and businesses.The timeline was made available at both Renton and school libraries and was added to the Renton Historical Museum collection.The timeline was also used to produce the flyer"Celebrating 100 Years in Renton,"which was distributed to all Renton residents. r. Twenty-two engraved Centennial stone markers were created and will be placed throughout Renton to mark • ircnr1,Mom... selected historically significant items and events in i } ,..h t Renton's history.A"History Lives Here"walking tour i .,:ez. 7:0: , „, guidebook is being produced featuring each marker and its �'' • •_.= ry 0 corresponding history.The first marker featured Henry k,<. "" Moses,last hereditary Chief of the Duwamish Tribe and the ..„ original inhabitants of Renton.A ceremony was held when s, the first Centennial marker was placed and Duwamish Tribe I - • members participated in the celebration. • ?IML'�mc l:nliA-Slxr 1a11 v(111F-Id•ni,,ii1 1•i 0111I,d(I I,Ill'nisi, S,�uM The media helped promote elements of the celebration throughout the 4 year,and two local newspapers produced Centennial-related publications, OPP lists "100 Years of History, Renton Centennial,"produced by King County ►� ` j Journal Newspapers and"Renton,the First 100 Years,"produced by the ` Renton Reporter,printed by the Boeing Company and sponsored by the City of Renton, reminded citizens about the progress of Renton during the past century. Iry The City of Renton marked its 100th Birthday on Thursday, September 6th, in Liberty Park i= with the Big Centennial Birthday Bash.More than 2,000 people attended this old-fash- ioned style picnic and enjoyed stage entertainment, music,and games.This Centennial /A event also featured the Centennial float;a vignette from the Centennial theatrical production, "Rentennial";a free slice of Renton's birthday cake;and a grand finale fireworks show. Additionally,the City honored three Centenarians at the event, all with ties to the local community.This incredible party was a real crowd pleaser and truly brought the community out to meet each other and celebrate Renton's history. • Possibly the largest undertaking associated with the Centen- nial was a family-oriented theatrical production- Rentennial. This multi-act play,produced by Renton Arts Plan Together, represented Renton's diverse and unique history over a 100 4, 9, year period. More than 120 people volunteered in someo ;. capacity for this production, as part of the cast, production team or stage J,i 7� 1 're r>) crew. Renton citizens came out in full support of this under- j 1: �'. taking and more than 2,500 came to see the exciting play. ,`l Rentennial was also taped and re-cablecast on Renton's I. cable television channel and copies are available to check 1i out from Renton's public libraries and all of the School '1,` - :j,,# District libraries. • As part of a community involvement • 1 r project,and related to the Centennial pageant, Renton Arts Plan Together, ` ` along with the City of Renton and Renton School District, - ' sponsored a 3rd-grade writing contestto encourage .__ Renton School District students to learn about and appreciate history in their com- r munity.The 16 winners were presented with ribbons and plaques at a Council Meeting and their essays were published in a booklet. i In cooperation with the Renton Municipal Arts Commission,an original sculpture was .,, commissioned in 2001 to serve as a Centennial Lasting Legacy,commemorating n..�..a.�a Renton's history and future.The sculpture will be installed in 2002.To end the Centennial 2,01 celebration,the community sealed a Time Capsule. Future residents will find items such as a 2001 Budget,a catalogue from IKEA,postcards from the Spirit of Washington Dinner Train,a Boeing poster,playbills from local theatre troupes, Renton River Days Festival Buttons, newspapers from throughout the year,and a letter from the Mayor to the residents of the future. Depicting the Renton community as it was in 2001,the capsule was sealed by the Mayor and members of the Council during a Renton City Council meeting.The Centennial sculpture will be placed near the time capsule in a popular local park and will be unearthed during the City's bicentennial year in 2101. During our Centennial year,we set out to honor our past,celebrate our present,and imagine our future.We were successful at achieving that goal.Through this year-long celebration,we also helped to educate Renton citizens about the City's unique and important history.This yearlong program of events and special activities promoted the positive image of the community and connected its residents.With such a success- ful past and present,we can only imagine that Renton's future will flourish. ?IMILftnw Entr,-Spectil Ii\tills-Riy)kx1( 4(lnati(d1 cento 3CMA Savvy Entry — Special Events 1901 20o1 City of Renton Centennial Celebration (-enten1� SavvyGuidebook Description 1 In 2001, Renton's rich history and strong spirit was in the spotlight as the City celebrated its Centennial— 100 Years as a City. A yearlong program of special activities, exhibitions, performances, and festivities, encouraged citizens to honor the past, celebrate the present, and imagine the future. Renton's Centennial Celebration helped to inspire and instill a renewed sense of pride in local residents, promoted the image of the community, educated the public about the strides Renton has made over the past 100 years, and celebrated Renton's outstanding quality of life. This milestone celebration featured a full-scale histori- cal theatre production, a birthday celebration, a parade float, collectible memorabilia, and several legacy projects. QiePs% Intl. /'il�rttttrij 190 ZooZ iii40 f ` © t R , .. ., 6 r 1;100 ._ Ps rr _ Years Nittizg • . , , clUjA'N a �-- ., 4 / ..' ' rem '• i , ~� : 4ii...,-11 • ‘..., .4,1 , ., a.1 - 1 s 1 1 r, \ - ay r IP) CQr..Ut ItPNioN -Y', It'r L � r..nnMr.nNr.c,Nwu ,• ) • V- I Ienry Moses '.... , • cnM J1 °Aar j'�AID.. E M t f, ' N ` . i 2(X)2ticrvwliihv-Spec dIMAII-RlllknICCnk ntilCelebrIh(II Please read the Rules of Competition before completing this form. Please make checks payable to 3CMA and send with entries. 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Products and Souvenirs a. Playing Cards b. Product Sheet and Order Form c. Pencils and Decal Sticker d. Advertisement for Products e. Note Cards f. Centennial Volunteer Shirt g. Coloring Book 3. Educating About the Past a. Centennial Calendar b. 100 Reasons to Celebrate Renton's Centennial c. Centennial Timeline d. 3rd Grade Writing Contest Photos e. 3rd Grade Writing Contest Essay Book 4. Events and Activities a. Century to Century Exhibit b. Century to Century Exhibit Advertisement c. Centennial Banners d. Centennial Parade Float e. Birthday Bash Flyers and Postcard f. Birthday Bash Photos g. Birthday Bash Program h. Rentennial Progress Photos i. Rentennial Photos j. Rentennial Program and Ticket k. Community Involvement Events and Activities 5. Centennial Legacies a. Marker Photos b. Marker Listings and Samples c. Time Capsule d. Time Capsule Letter from the Mayor e. Time Capsule Contents f. Centennial Artwork — Emerging, by Hai Ying Wu 6. Publicity a. Press Releases and Media Coverage b. Web Site 7. Publications and Video a. Renton Centennial — 100 Years of History 1901-2001. Published by King County Journal Newspapers b. Renton is You — Video. Produced by The Boeing Company c. Renton. The First 100 Years 1901-2001. Sponsored by The Boeing Company, Renton Reporter and City of Renton Budget a. Proposed Budget b. Final Budget Mayor's Centennial Advisory Committee Proposed Budget Requests and Centennial Celebration Recommendations August 21 , 2000 -lento 1901 2001 Cen ten '\� TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Number MISSION STATEMENT, GOALS AND OPERATING GUIDELINES 3 OVERVIEW 4 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT 4 CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION RECOMMENDATIONS • Community Calendar 5 • Publicity 6 • Products/Souvenirs 7 • Street Banners 7 • Community Involvement 7 • Official Event (September 6, 2001) 8 • Renton Historical Society "Century to Century" Exhibit 8 • Centennial Pageant 9 • Timeline 9 • Lasting Legacy Art Work 10 • Centennial Markers 10 • Centennial-Themed Parade Float 11 PROPOSED BUDGET 12 OTHER CENTENNIAL ITEMS 13 CENTENNIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS 14 . •nto 190 2001 • ti men tetVO. Page 2 MISSION STATEMENT, GOALS AND OPERATING GUIDELINES MISSION STATEMENT The City of Renton's Centennial is a year-long community celebration comprised of events, activities, and exhibits that honor our past, celebrate our present, and imagine our future. Goal I. Honor our past Create a community awareness of and opportunities for the preservation of Renton's rich heritage. Goal II. Celebrate our present 1. Build community awareness and pride in educational, cultural, social and economic resources. 2. Recognize and appreciate community diversity. 3. Preserve a record of present-day life. Goal Ill. Imagine our future 1. Envision opportunities for our community's future. 2. Contemplate and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. 3. Leave lasting legacies for future generations. GOAL STATEMENT AND OPERATING GUIDELINES The City of Renton's Centennial is a year long community celebration comprised of events, activities, and exhibits that honor our past, celebrate our present, and imagine our future. Centennial activities should provide the opportunity to instill a sense of pride in local residents, the opportunity to increase regional awareness of this community, and the opportunity to celebrate our quality of life. To further this goal, the following guidelines have been developed: 1. Events should showcase Renton's rich historical heritage, public and private amenities, and social, business or cultural opportunities. 2. Events which include the active participation of those representing all segments of the community (i.e., age groups, cultural backgrounds, geographic locations; including citizens residing outside of the corporate city limits) are encouraged. 3. All official Renton Centennial celebration events, activities, and displays are sanctioned by the Renton Centennial Task Force and approved by the Mayor of Renton. All activities should be organized and conducted in a manner that will project a positive image for the community. 4. Once an activity is deemed official, the coordinators are granted permission to use the official City of Renton Centennial logo. The City of Renton Centennial logo is copyrighted artwork and may not be used without permission. The Renton Centennial Task Force will keep a master list of all official events, activities, and displays. Events should be reviewed in light of the purpose of Renton's Centennial with thought to liability exposure, the ability to be financially self-supporting, and appeal to a broad range of participants. •nto 190 2001 etiten'('' Page 3 OVERVIEW Renton's rich history and strong spirit will be evident next year as the City celebrates its Centennial. The Centennial Task Force Advisory Committee has been meeting for several months to plan and organize Renton's Centennial Celebration. Former Mayor Don Custer serves as chair of the committee whose broad membership covers many organizations and spans many generations. After several roundtable discussions, the Committee has come up with some formal recommendations for special events, exhibitions, performances and activities that could be celebrated throughout 2001 . At the July 14, 2000, Centennial Advisory Committee meeting the draft budget recommendation was approved to bring forward to the Mayor for a final recommendation and approval, prior to presenting to the Renton City Council. INVOLVING RENTON CITIZENS In order for this year-long Centennial Celebration to be a success, it needs a broad base of support from our business community, civic organizations and individual boosters. Letters about Renton's Centennial have been sent to civic organizations, neighborhood groups and businesses inviting them to consider adding an element of history to events or activities that they already host or sponsor, making for a Centennial sanctioned event. To date, the response from the initial outreach has not been as anticipated. The Centennial Advisory Committee feels that it may be hard for organizations to plan a year in advance. The Committee will still consider requests for Centennial Event sanction status as they come in. Organizations receiving sanctioned status will be given authorization to use the official City of Renton Centennial logo. Centennial activities, events and exhibits should provide the opportunity to instill a sense of pride in local residents, to increase regional awareness of the community, and to celebrate our quality of life. In addition to the historical side of the Centennial, the Committee is also interested in the "human element" and has been looking for stories and ideas from Renton citizens. To date, the committee has distributed memory forms at different meetings and events and has included a memory form on the website for people to submit their memories on-line. The Centennial Committee feels it is important to include the perspective and memories of Renton citizens in the Centennial celebration that will be remembered for generations to come. lento 1901 2001 Pn n�te ' \�ti Page 4 BUDGET REQUESTS FOR 2000 AND 2001 CENTENNIAL CALENDAR Budget Request for 2000: $35,000 (already appropriated) Budget Request for 2001 : $0 As part of Renton's Centennial Celebration in 2001 , the City of Renton has appropriated funding to produce a Centennial Calendar. The Centennial Calendar will feature photos and artifacts representing Renton over the past one hundred years and run from January 2001 to December 2001 . The calendar will also include information about activities and events in Renton, school and city holidays, and fun facts about Renton history. The Renton School District, Renton Technical College, Valley Medical Center and Puget Sound Energy, have each committed to contributing $2,500 to be featured as a co-sponsor of the Calendar. Additional businesses will also be contacted for co-sponsorship opportunities. The Centennial Committee estimates that sponsorship opportunities for the calendar could total $10,000. After considering a request to provide printing on an in-kind basis, The Boeing Company has agreed to print and provide paper for the calendar. The calendar will be a 16-page full-color calendar running from January 2001 through December 2001 . There will be a picture for the front cover and possibly the back. Each individual month will cover a decade in Renton's history and feature a collage of pictures. In addition, small artifacts that also represent the decade will also be included in the month. Six extra pages in the calendar will be used for some historical information and useful phone numbers. 50,000 copies of the calendar will be printed, with approximately 30,000 being distributed for free to residents as an insert in the Renton Reporter. Each co-sponsor will also receive some calendars for distribution, although the amount remaining for distribution to co-sponsors will depend on the number of sponsors we secure for the Centennial Calendar. Calendar Timeline: • August 2000- Meet with the designer and Historical Museum to get initial calendar layout by decade. Designer to come back with concepts for approval. Give designer photos to start scanning. Get input from co-sponsors. • September 15, 2000 - sponsor and co-sponsor event dates to graphic designer • October 2000 - calendar in production and initial editing • End October 2000- final proof • Early November 2000 - distribute to printer • Mid-December 2000 - mailed for free to Renton homes as insert in Renton Reporter •nto 190 2001 • men ten NN Page 5 PUBLICITY Budget Request for 2000: $0 Budget Request for 2001 : $5,000 The publicity sub-committee of the Centennial Advisory Committee has been working over the last few months to inform Renton citizens and the business community about the upcoming celebration in 2001 . To date, articles about Centennial activities have been published in the Renton Reporter, South County Journal and Renton Chamber of Commerce Newsletter. Additionally, information about Renton's Centennial Plans have been included on Renton's internet site, and the home page of the website features the Centennial Logo that links directly to information about Renton's Centennial. The Centennial publicity sub-committee will work throughout 2001 to provide promotional and publicity materials relating to Renton's Centennial Celebration. Monthly event notifications, on-this-date-in history information, and many other elements. The budget request for 2001 would be used for producing invitations, flyers, notifications, and anything else relating to Centennial promotion. The publicity sub-committee will be providing additional information in December 2000, promoting the upcoming Centennial Events that will happen in 2001 . It is the hope of the Centennial Advisory Committee that in December 2000, Centennial banners will go up at major city intersections, products will be available for sale, and the Calendar will be in the hands of Renton citizens, giving the publicity sub-committee items to promote. Information about Renton's Centennial and history could be included in utility bills, on Cable Channel 21 , on the website, readerboards, and in other City publications when possible. In 2001 , the publicity sub-committee would provide monthly updates about Renton's Centennial events, influential people in history, significant dates over the past 100 years, and other items of importance to Renton history. It is the Committee's plan to systemize this information so updates come out at the same time each month. As Renton is an important City in the region, the publicity sub-committee will provide local and regional television stations, radio stations and newspapers with information about Renton's Centennial. We have made initial contact with local newspapers that are interested in covering Centennial events and Centennial facts throughout 2001 . lento 1901 2001 ti Page 6 PRODUCTS/SOUVENIRS/STREET BANNERS Budget Request for 2000: $15,000 Budget Request for 2001 : $7,500 Funds from the budget request in 2000 would cover an initial inventory of products for sale that would produce revenue (shirts, mugs, lapel pins), and a few free items (such as cling decals, stickers and buttons). The Centennial Committee is also proposing to produce a limited-edition poster, suitable for framing that could be sold and also possibly be used as the cover for the Centennial Calendar. In addition to covering the saleable products, the budget request for 2000 also includes a request for funding Centennial street pole banners that would be located throughout the major intersections in Renton and be displayed throughout the Centennial year. The Centennial Committee would work with the Street Department to determine the best locations for the banners and coordinate the hanging of the banners by the end of December 2000 or the first part of January 2001 . A request for $7,500 in the 2001 budget would be to re-stock the supply of products for sale. With the exception of the banners and free items commemorating the Centennial, the Committee expects to generate approximately $12,000 from the sale of Centennial products. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Budget Request for 2000: $0 Budget Request for 2001 : $15,000 The Centennial Committee proposes having a program similar to the Neighborhood Matching Grant program, however, on a much smaller scale. The Centennial Committee would like to make limited funds available to outside groups willing to sponsor or produce a centennial- related event. In order for this year-long Centennial Celebration to be a success, it needs a broad base of support from our business community, civic organizations and individual boosters. While letters have been sent to civic organizations, neighborhood groups and businesses inviting them to consider adding an element of history to events or activities that they already host or sponsor, making for a Centennial sanctioned event, the response from the initial outreach has not been as anticipated. By making this small amount of funding available to community groups, it may prompt them to plan events relating to Renton's history. Organizations receiving sanctioned status will be given authorization to use the official City of Renton Centennial logo. Centennial activities, events and exhibits should provide the opportunity to instill a sense of pride in local residents, to increase regional awareness of the community, and to celebrate our quality of life. The Centennial Committee feels it is important to include the perspective and memories of Renton citizens in the Centennial celebration that will be remembered for generations to come. gento 1901 2001 • Page 7 OFFICIAL CENTENNIAL BIRTHDAY EVENT Budget Request for 2000: $0 Budget Request for 2001 : $13,000 The Centennial Committee is recommending hosting a big party to officially celebrate Renton's 100 birthday, held on the actual day of incorporation, Thursday, September 6, 2001 . The party would take the theme of an old-fashioned picnic with music, games and a formal program. The Committee would like this to be a free event for everyone. The funds would cover invitations and promotion to all citizens, decorations for Liberty Park, refreshments (punch, coffee, ice cream, pop, paper goods, huge birthday cake), stage and entertainment. Included in this request are some funds for a standing fireworks display, if permitted, or some type of grand finale. If approved, the Centennial Committee will draft a letter to the Park Board to reserve Liberty Park for that date in 2001 . "CENTURY TO CENTURY" EXHIBIT Budget Request for 2000: $10,000 Budget Request for 2001 : $0 The Renton Historical Museum is presenting a "Century to Century" exhibit that will be featured at the Museum throughout the year during 2001 . The exhibit will represent each decade of Renton's history over the past 100 years. This exhibit will cost approximately $30,000 total. The Renton Historical Museum is funding $10,000 and they hope to secure a grant from King County for another $10,000. The Centennial Committee recommends appropriating $10,000 to this exhibit to support the Museum in representing Renton's history. The funds would be needed in 2000 to cover the cost of putting the exhibit together to be ready in January 2001 . To raise funds for this important exhibit, the Renton Historical Society is selling historical afghans and authentic slates from the Henry Ford Grade School. into 1901 2001 ti enten'tN" Page 8 CENTENNIAL PAGEANT Budget Request for 2000: $10,000 Budget Request for 2001: $11 ,500 The Centennial Committee is proposing to host a Centennial Pageant, a theatrical production being organized by Renton Arts Plan Together (RAPT). RAPT is a collection of art/writing/musical groups from the Renton area, headed by the Renton Municipal Arts Commission. The concept for the Pageant includes several small plays that run together, covering each decade of Renton's History. Intermixed during the play will be a combination of music and dancing representative of each era. It has been proposed that the Pageant run on two consecutive weekends in September of 2001 . RAPT has secured the Lindbergh High School Auditorium, however is also looking into using Carco Theatre or Renton Civic Theatre for the production. The proposed budget request for 2000 would cover funds for some seed money to produce items that would be sold to raise funds to support the Pageant. RAPT is proposing to sell note cards and a deck of Centennial playing cards. If approved, the Centennial Committee would like to approach Wizards of the Coast to possibly sponsor or produce the deck of playing cards. Funds for 2001 would cover playwright, costumes, set design, make-up, music royalties, choreographer, promotion, programs, director and needed support staff. The Committee expects to generate revenue from the sale of tickets to the pageant ($8,250), fundraising generated from a golf tournament, and from sales of note cards and playing cards ($10,250). CENTENNIAL TIMELINE Budget Request for 2000: $0 Budget Request for 2001 : $5,000 A Centennial Advisory Committee timeline sub-committee has been working for the past several months to prepare and complete a timeline representing Renton's history from 1901 to 2001 . The Centennial Advisory Committee is requesting $5,000 to arrange and print the complete 1901-2001 timeline information. Portions of the timeline will appear in the Centennial edition of the Community Calendar and in on-this-date-in-history press releases during the Centennial year. The Centennial Committee would also like to explore working with the City's videographer in the City Clerks office to produce a video-version of Renton's Centennial timeline. lento 1901 2001 0entenn�zfr Page 9 LASTING LEGACY Budget Request for 2000: $0 Budget Request for 2001 : $10,000 The Centennial Advisory Committee is recommending that in cooperation with the Renton Municipal Arts Commission, an art piece entitled "Emerging" be considered as the lasting legacy project for the Centennial Celebration. The proposed sculpture has two major components: two flying cranes and stainless steel abstract forms. The abstract forms strongly contrast with the realistic crane, enhancing the strength of the work. The artist, Hai Ying Wu, is proposing the following description with the art work: "The beauty and gracefulness of the cranes symbolize luck, happiness and peace. Their migratory nature represents endurance, determination and hardship. These characteristics taken together represent the past hundred years of history of the City of Renton: generation after generation meeting and overcoming historical challenges to fly successfully forward into the new millennium." The Centennial Committee proposes funding this project, with the Renton Municipal Arts Commission funding the remaining balance of the piece. The Municipal Arts Commission has discussed the possibility of securing a site for this piece of artwork and has suggested Carco Park, next to Carco Theatre, as an option. If the recommendation is approved, the Renton Municipal Arts Commission would treat this art project similar to other 1% for Art projects and go through the appropriate approval process for contracting and siting. This art piece was originally proposed for the outside of Renton City Hall. In addition to having this art piece serve as a lasting legacy, the Centennial Committee also proposes using the base of the sculpture as a time capsule for the next century. CENTENNIAL MARKERS Budget Request for 2000: $1 ,000 Budget Request for 2001 : $20,000 The Centennial committee is proposing to fund approximately 20 permanent engraved markers that would be placed at different locations around the City displaying items that have had significant importance to Renton. The markers would be mounted in either the sidewalk or somewhere on city-owned property. Bronze, weather resistant markers cost approximately $1 ,000 each. If this project were approved, the Centennial Advisory Committee would work with the Renton Historical Society to determine the appropriate items or events to mark and would seek Mayor and Council approval prior to installation. The Committee would also work with the Transportation, Street and Park Divisions to determine the ideal sites to situate a marker. It would also be the Centennial Committee's recommendation to purchase one marker in 2000 to have ready for installation in 2001 , helping to kick-off Renton's Centennial year. gento 1901 2001 ti Lenten - Page 10 "CENTENNIAL" PARADE FLOAT Budget Request for 2000: $0 Budget Request for 2001 : $20,000 At the May 2000 Centennial Committee meeting, the Committee discussed the idea of contracting with a company to build a Centennial-themed float that would be featured in many community festivals, as well as Renton's own festival, IKEA Renton River Days. However, the cost of the float was not within the scope of the original budget parameters. Since the Boeing Company has agreed to print and provide paper for the Centennial Calendar, the Centennial Advisory Committee is now recommending that funding for a float be considered. Following the Mission and Goals of the Centennial Committee, the float would project a positive image for the community and provide the opportunity to instill a sense of pride in local residents, increase regional awareness of the community, and celebrate our quality of life. The float could showcase Renton's rich historical heritage, public and private amenities, and social, business and cultural diversity. If this item were approved, the Centennial Advisory Committee would work with the Renton Historical Society and a sub-committee of volunteers to help guide the design of the parade float to portray Renton over the past 100 years. The Advisory Committee would work with Wild Enterprises Inc., the State's largest and most experienced custom parade float builder. Wild Enterprises is also the official float builder for Seafair. An all-inclusive float fee provides design, construction, costumes, maintenance and storage for the float. In addition, they provide a professional driver and float operation team, transportation to and from events, event staffing, coordination of parade logistics, and insurance. gento 1901 2001 ti e/iten'y'� Page 11 Centennial Advisory Committee CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION BUDGET PROPOSAL EXPENSES Estimated Estimated Overall Total Expense for Expenses for 2000 2001 Community Calendar $5,000 $5,000 Publicity $5,000 $5,000 Products/Souvenirs/Street Banners $15,000 $7,500 $22,500 Community Involvement $15,000 $15,000 Official "Birthday" Event $13,000 $13,000 (September 6, 2001) Renton Historical Museum $10,000 $10,000 Century to Century Exhibit Centennial Pageant $10,000 $11 ,500 $21 ,500 Timeline $5,000 $5,000 Lasting Legacy $10,000 $10,000 Centennial Markers $1 ,000 $19,000 $20,000 "Centennial" Parade Float $20,000 $20,000 TOTAL REQUESTED $41,000 $106,000 $147,000 REVENUE Estimated Estimated Overall Revenue for Revenue for Estimated 2000 2001 Revenue Community Calendar $35,000 $35,000 (sponsorships and in-kind services) Products/Souvenir Sales $12,000 $12,000 RAPT Pageant Ticket Sales and $18,500 $18,500 Fundraising Revenue TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUE $35,000 $30,500 $65,500 BALANCE OF EXPENSES $81,500 vnto 190 . 2001 ti ten( ' Page 12 OTHER CENTENNIAL ITEMS The Centennial Advisory Committee has discussed other items and ideas that could help celebrate Renton's history, but those do not require a budget. History Book - From Coal to Jets The Renton Public Library and Renton Historical Society is planning to update Renton's History Book - From Coal to Jets. Copies of the book will be available in mid-2001 and sales will completely support the printing of the book. No funds requested. Cancellation Stamp The Renton Post Office would like to share in the Renton Centennial Celebration by having a pictorial cancellation stamp on September 6, 2001 . The post office would use the Centennial Logo as the cancellation stamp. We would also invite the post office to the big birthday party so "collectors" could get envelopes processed with a cancellation stamp featuring Renton's Centennial Logo. Centennial Logo on City letterhead The Centennial Committee would like to explore the possibility of including the Centennial Logo on City letterhead during the Centennial Celebration in 2001 . The Committee only proposes adding the logo to any new letterhead orders. Centennial Coloring Book To provide history lessons to Renton kids, the Centennial Committee has been working with Doug Kyes to design a coloring book for Renton's kids. These coloring books could be copied in-house and be distributed throughout the Renton School District. Images from the coloring book could also be put on the City's website and kids could print the pages to color at home. into 190 2001 Lek telY(4 Page 13 CENTENNIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Chairman, Don Custer, former Mayor of Renton Co-Chairman, Greg Wilson, Boeing Community Relations Jim Amandus, Rotary Club of Renton Char Baker, Allied Arts Jeri Bates, Chamber of Commerce Carrie Bergquist, Museum Randy Carmical, Renton Technical College Peter Daniels, Renton School District Diane Dobson, Renton Lions Club Bob & Judy Dunn, Cats Eye Group Bill Gaw, Museum Nancy Hoben, Allied Arts Doug Kyes, Municipal Arts Commission Edie-Mae Lawyer, Renton Lions Club / Renton AARP Loran Lichty, Renton Assembly Del Mead, Soroptimist International of Renton Toni Nelson, Renton City Council King Parker, Renton City Council Roger Richert, Nishiwaki Sister City Marge Richter, Citizen Ethel Telban, Renton Historical Society Larry Warren, R.E.A.C.H Steve Anderson, City of Renton, Museum Supervisor Julie Brewer, City of Renton, Community Relations Manager Sonja Mejlaender, City of Renton, Community Relations Specialist Betty Nokes, City of Renton, Economic Development Director Clark Petersen, City of Renton, Library Director John Thompson, City of Renton, Maintenance Manager gento 1901 2001 ti enten's-- Page 14 1 MASTER CENTENNIAL BUDGET BUDGET EXPENSE REVENUE BALANCE Banner/Souv/Products $22,500.00 $44,291.46 $38,320.54 $16,529.08 Pageant $21,500.00 $44,272.59 $17,394.66 -$5,377.93 Calendar $5,000.00 $10,713.00 $10,000.00 $4,287.00 Century to Century $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $0.00 Publicity $5,000.00 $9,779.47 $0.00 -$4,779.47 Community Involvement $15,000.00 $12,949.68 $0.00 $2,050.32 Birthday Bash $13,000.00 $16,956.24 $3,526.00 -$430.24 Timeline $5,000.00 $1,518.85 $3,481.15 Lasting Legacy $10,000.00 $12,547.57 $4,129.65 $1,582.08 Markers $20,000.00 $20,083.90 -$83.90 Float $20,000.00 $20,000.00 $0.00 ' TOTALS $147,000.00 $203,112.76 $73,370.85 $17,258.09 4/25/02 E- � w > O re O aCn Products and Souvenirs a. Playing Cards b. Product Sheet and Order Form c. Pencils and Decal Sticker d. Advertisement for Products e. Note Cards f. Centennial Volunteer Shirt g. Coloring Book website:www.ci.renton.wa.us/pressrel FOR (SY O mmediate City of Renton - 1055 South Grady Way- Renton, WA 98055 r e For information contact Julie Brewer(425-430-6522) ease May 18, 2001 Centennial playing cards are true "Deal of the Century" Whether your favorite game is solitaire, go-fish, hearts, or crazy eights, the Renton Centennial Playing Cards can literally be touted as the "deal of the century." To continue the Centennial Celebration in Renton, decks of Centennial playing cards are now being sold at several locations throughout the City. Sure to be a collector's item, the deck sells for just $6.00 (including tax) and features a collage of Renton history on the back with a different historical image on the front of each individual playing card. The cards are available at all locations selling Centennial products: * - ❖ Renton City Hall 7th Floor Mayor's Office, 1055 South Grady Way •' �' ❖ Renton Historical Museum, 235 Mill Avenue South `p • Highlands A&H Hallmark store, 2816 NE Sunset Blvd • Renton Flower Shop, 410 South Third Street ❖ Greater Renton Chamber of Commerce, 300 Rainier Avenue N. ,• For additional convenience, a downloadable product order form is available on the City's website at www.ci.renton.wa.us. This order form �<. � .'` I allows individuals to have Centennial products shipped and also has the option of usinga credit card for the purchase. � '6'1+ p ., Other Centennial products for sale include a pack of ten note cards, lapel pins, pens, key chains, mugs, polo shirts, sweatshirts, adult t-shirts, and youth t-shirts. The official milestone "Birthday Bash" for the City will be held September 6th in Liberty Park. Other special events, exhibitions, performances, and activities are being celebrated throughout the year. Centennial events and exhibits will help to instill a sense of pride in local residents, increase regional awareness of the community, and celebrate our quality of life. The City of Renton invites citizens to help honor our past, celebrate our present, and imagine our future throughout the Centennial year. unto 1901 2001 �e )ten�1cz;.. CENTENNIAL SOUVENIRS AND MEMORABILIA KEY CHAIN - $4.00 This heavy, antique gold key chain sports the Centennial logo on O/V-11')"1�, " one side and the phrase Celebrating 100 Years on the other. i7�--!,-- LAPEL PIN - $5.00 : ,•)2. This gold, blue, and green enamel lapel pin car\.'r; \ features the Centennial logo with a heavy 1 • •(.61\\, clasp on the back. tPEN - $6.00 This navy blue pen features the Centennial logo and phrase Honor Our Past, Celebrate Our Present and Imagine Our Future. CENTENNIAL MUG - $7.00 This beautiful, cobalt blue glass mug features the ntennial logo on one side and the phrase Celebrating 100 Years on the other. Microwave and dishwasher safe. • 'i► ;�" CENTENNIAL SOUVENIR SAMPLER - $25.00 �'" • ` ` l , ' 1' This special gift-pack features the Centennial mug, pen, lapel pin, key chain, ., and a bonus pack of ten historical note cards that feature an image from . _ each decade. Envelopes also included. • .., T-SHIRT - $12.00 - The white t-shirt has short sleeves and a three-color ® .s, screen-printed logo. Available in sizes Small to XX-Large. POLO SHIRT - $22.00 �"` The navy blue polo shirt has short sleeves and a three color embroidered logo. Available in sizes Small to XX- <' Large. �; SWEATSHIRT - $25.00 �`~ "I The gunmetal gray zip-front sweatshirt has long sleeves and a three-color embroidered logo. Available in sizes Medium to XX-Large. ti YOUTH T-SHIRT - $9.00 ... Ade " NiThe white t-shirt has short sleeves with either red or blue trim. A black and white screen-printed logo features a coal miner, a Lo��ett,- yt jet airplane, and the phrase, Coal...to Jets...and Beyond. and 1 � Available in youth sizes Small, Medium, and Large. • r /,,' Honor our past. -$ento Celebrate our present. Imagine our future. 1 °o 2001 Cep CeARAYIECAUC-Yli • Cy AJanuary thru December, 2001 C-nten,�� The City of Renton will turn one hundred years old on September 6th and we will celebrate our rich history and strong spirit with special events and activities throughout the year. Those who want to purchase memorabilia commemorating Renton's history can choose from a number of Centennial Products and Souvenirs. From shirts, mugs, and lapel pins to note cards, playing cards, and pens - a variety of products are being sold at various locations around town. Centennial Souvenirs are on sale at Renton City Hall — 7th Floor Mayor's office (1055 S. Grady Way), the Renton Historical Museum (235 Mill Avenue S.), Highlands A&H Hallmark Store (2816 NE Sunset Blvd), and Chamber of Commerce Office (300 Rainier Avenue N.) QTY SIZE DESCRIPTION PRICE EACH TOTAL SHIPPING AND HANDLING CHARGES SUBTOTAL $1 - $50 = $5.00 $50.01-$100 = $7.50 SHIPPING AND HANDLING $100.01 - $150 = $10.00 TOTAL Method of Payment: Check Cash Visa MasterCard Card # Exp. Date / Signature: NAME: E-MAIL: ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP: PHONE: Prices include tax. Make check payable to City of Renton. Return order sheet to: City of Renton Mayor's Office, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055. Phone: 425-430-6500 Fax: 425-430-6523 Website: www.ci.renton.wa.us lbs a e ad in v 1 v ik • 0 atter 1 00 )' fl 11#1. Z e% to vato Featured W V h/ C S at/W 190 . 2001 item Centennial Mug - $7.00 e t �1� en This beautiful, cobalt blue glass Q mug features the Centennial logo Centennial on one side and the phrase Cel- V K ebrating 100 Years on the other. souvenirs* i Microwave and dishwasher safe. are available at the following Lapel Pin - $5.00 Eiti 0 This gold, blue, and green enamel IOCatIOnS: r� ,� lapel pin features the Centennial logo and comes with a heavy T-Shirt - $12.00 Renton City Hall L.... clasp. White, short sleeve, 7th Floor Mayor's Office screen-printed shirt. 1055 South Grady Way w Other Souvenir Items: Polo Shirt- $22.00 Set of 10 Notecards $5.00Renton Historical Museum r �/, KeyChain - $4.00 Short sleeve, navy blue polo I-1_ t' ,-- Pen - $6.00 with embroidered logo. 235 Mill Avenue South- ":- Sweatshirt - $25.00 > Highlands A&H Hallmark �� �'-�y Gunmetal gray, long sleeve, 2816 NE Sunset Blvd Centennial Playing Cards .., zip-front sweatshirt with $6.00 embroidered logo. *Renton Flower Shop Sure to be a collectors item, ' , '-, 410 South Third Street this deck features a collage of Youth T-Shirt .-,, Renton history on the back, with $9.00 V a different historical image on White short Greater Renton the face of each individual o„,iilo+a ` 4, Chamber of Commerce card. --. sleeve shirt 300 Rainier Avenue N. • playing with red or oi, blue trim. Iiiii All product prices Honor our past - Celebrate our present - Imagine our future include tax. --• , , . Centennial Volunteer Shirts 4... • . - 1 .4 • t or.• .• .b. ... . 1 - „. 1, ID I _ ..s ...--"- .4. 4f. ip 1 , 1 . i t ON .:1" ift: 1 r • ir .. i . . $1 ; r 411 IL „....- liplet b IF 1 7 W114 : I--,- ti:14.11. •*. 0 POP' :'4111$011 ..1CV 1 .' t $ :: - Tr_ri . !rE2,n• diV r 1 i A ' •••• 7"r -9-,.-, L. KV° 1 V ,a.L • .......t .;:.• Pitt . ;-40. .;IT %al '- ,Ti '° • lOilb . I#....... i . ... . 1901 2001 LeArar lik, 11114114 l'ill 4411 pro . ,, . ,41111W-- '- • 4z,,, °12 ten4c\- nto 0 90i 2001 IR ma_ ' i-IR u] a ❑❑❑❑❑ cil LC�t^N Sponsored by 1 0/ � , 4 INTERNATIONAL OF RENTON Making a difference for women since 1921 % *: * -04 -)-- z ifs, ' (Sim ' .. 'f7 • ' V / , . " Diana and �1 Erasmus Smithers" , 11 1 jiRenton s First oA. .o.4i1 31:1- fr. � AiiIiii )1(ff\% . A ir V -4\W q •awilyi r=i NoYi Written and �� Illustrated by �� iliii Doug Kyes ima 0 [13i 1 D TLJOTO ( iA ( LJ V41:-3 0 jicv e , „or Ntre, , -.. "Captain Renton" j The founders of our 1 ' fair City of Renton named I 1Att, -,1 ) it after the good "Captain". Their hopes were that i ` Captain1 Renton would invest `/i 01 money in the local t coal mines. 1 734 r (Iii‘ . sliv \7/\N/'/V CiYoN 74()It ' I/ 00�0�1 Chief Moses �d�+ a � Henry Moses was an outstanding athlete in all sports at Renton High Illr. School . He went on to play • professional baseball . Mr. Moses 4krtrr8l:;ii !1P � was the last chief of the buwamish Tribe. �� T \I Vik , c, OM Villb --°' 1" 10 (1\ )Kf..."- - 0iV ° o �'. C7, D �i .�-#‘$ oL.. • Cflo0r /< aV. . -- Onv . ___ C` ► 0. •ter•irm 041. itworbb AI \- . • Illz 7 ri" The Black River School This was Renton's first school in 1858. It only had one room with a stone fireplace for all grades. The teacher, just sixteen years old, was named .idiaNtilAir ilir Miss Adelaida Andrews. 44 sof , 4 ! r6,14-1"i-- -: ; i: - 11: (fik 0.: , ,,,..,.. OIL ,,,„..9 ,.J itp i„,- 4%,, c--, 14,,,),,- A ! 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' .% r \iti Ii e o o�� � it 1 1411 o Pi 0 t3F *eDni ° , .... ro „i4r 0,.--\.. __N, \ 141 . 4till;er ftw ......„ ...) I, „ I J',1 The Circus111 VA 44 la One time long ago, the Boeing 11 1 1414k Company didn't have any airplanes (41111141to build. A circus rented the ' big factory for the winter.There were clowns, acrobats and funny circus people all over town. Ifir Sears and fl Roebuck Houses �r _.... Q o � A prefab house isn't a Stiltimir`� � n new idea in the City of /� Q O Renton. In the early ii° o /00 days of our community, iii some young couples �' 11 - purchased their � T r dream homes through the � f ,,,_ ( mail order catalog. ir o Ai i ff .°� l R 6 g/3 zi,.,at 4is': D iob a 0 o o 0 , o v 0 • o ,_ ‘11) o 0 1 b 1\ Rosie the t 0 Riveter" d - - During World War II, the men had to go into the armed services. The women went to work in the factories to build tanks, airplanes and things to support the war effort. They were called "Rosie the Riveters". They did a great job . nto 1901 2001 C.)• • ti �ntenn�. City of Renton 1055 South Grady Way Renton, WA 98055 425-430-6400 • www.ci.renton.wa.us I- 0 a a 0 w Z 2 I1- Mo CI Ca w Q Educating About the Past a. Centennial Calendar b. 100 Reasons to Celebrate Renton's Centennial c. Centennial Timeline d. 3rd Grade Writing Contest Photos e. 3rd Grade Writing Contest Essay Book uolueld 10 All3 100Z OO einlnd ano eui6ewi 'lueseJd ano alemge ao 'lsed ano JOUGH uoluad ui sseeA 001. 6uilemgaie ZooZ 1061 olu. . J . I.' ti ,if, 4,:::,;:•:',..., :P`<1.::: :„,,':-:•:w.•.,,N:Atiop,.,.. ......•.::..?:::„:.0..:.,..... ::. iii';`,;-,1,:.''..'-':Oii,''',''''''. i a >r <t a z b Erasmus M. Smithers homesteaded along the Black River. Smithers filed the original plat for Renton in 1875 and platted part of his land into city lots. uolueld to APO L00Z OO aanind ano aui6euai 'luesemd ano aleige a ';sed ano JOUGH uolue ui s�ea,�00 6uile�ge e ,, ua4 t1tJ Io0 1O6i o4u• • J ('fI S xr �'> ./> ` • 5 A `` ,- �: ^- a any.' ��".'�. abY 'tis , b rxaa �,a d ,,,,qk ---oxt,-,,,,A1 ., za s ,,,, -7,- k .«row .' a q lit/ +p Y' K 4 A$10,000 grant from the Andrew Carnegie Foundation and lurid donated to the(,ity by R. Sartori made it possible to build the Carnegie Library in 1914. The library was located along Bronson Way. oot uojuaa;o/1!O l 0ed ano JOUO aanind in eui6eua1 `luasaad ano ale�ga�a� `isF{ uoluaa ui saea,�pp i 6uileagala� ual�a0 ioOZ TO6T r r 1„' . : .... �'€' all$ 11 `.xt€ "�� { '' ' a :,,,,T? 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Forever New Frontiers PUGET City of Renton • Renton School District • Renton Technical College • Valley Medical Center • Puget Sound Energy SOUND N° Permission to use the photos and images in this calendar was granted by:City of Renton,Renton Historical Society,Renton Technical College,Renton School District,The Boeing Company,Puget Sound Energy,Valley Medical Center,Denis Law(Renton Reporter),Brian Morris(Morning Star Photography),Al Seib,IKEA and Wizards of the Coast. Renton is fortunate to have the dedication and commitment of a group of committed volunteers that serve on the Centennial Task I The people behind Force Advisory Committee.With support from Mayor Jesse Tanner and the Renton City Council, this group has been meeting for the scenes months to plan and organize Renton's 2001 Centennial Celebration.The Task Force membership is broad-based, covering many different organizations and spanning many generations.The following individuals have donated their time and energy to help make Renton's Centennial Celebration successful and memorable: Don Custer-Former Mayor of Renton, Chair Peter Daniels, Renton School District Betty Nokes, City of Renton Greg Wilson, The Boeing Company, Co-Chair Bob &Judy Dunn, Cat's Eye Group Inc. Toni Nelson, Renton City Council \ Sylvia Allen, City of Renton Phyllis Filippetti, The Boeing Company King Parker, Renton City Council Steve Anderson, City of Renton Nancy Hoben,Allied Arts of Renton Clark Petersen, City of Renton Char Baker,Allied Arts of Renton Doug Kyes,Renton Municipal Arts Commission Marge Richter,Renton Citizen Jeri Bates, Chamber of Commerce Edie-Mae Lawyer,Renton Lions Club/Renton AARP Ethel Telban, Renton Historical Society Carrie Bergquist, Renton Historical Society Loran Lichty,Renton Assembly John Thompson, City of Renton Julie Brewer, City of Renton Del Mead, Soroptimist International of Renton Larry Warren,R.E.A.C.H. Randy Carmical, Renton Technical College Sonja Mejlaender, City of Renton Stan Greene,Mr. Renton History, 'c provided insight, historical NAqloeing andenton - n knowledge,and true dedication to help 81 sears of Partnership... and Counting R e x r o H produce Renton's N " Centennial Calendar.He served as an invaluable 1' resource and 4 -- patiently endured at\111011**. ,,,, - many phone calls, A c "- ,;'� ,.. prowvisits,and frantic r ; • questions. Thank " ...�..i _ you,Stan! , ; . r r. ' Spotlight on Mr. eentonJIistory - Stanley Greene The Boeing Company has been involved in the Renton community since 1922,when Boeing Do you ever wonder about the coal industry in Renton? began using the northern end of Renton Field as the hub of the world's first international air mail Want to know what happened to the Black River?Do you service,ferrying mail between the Puget Sound area and Victoria B.C. know what stores used to line 3`d Street?Just ask Mr. Renton History—Stanley Greene. If you are looking for a 4. The connection strengthened on the eve of World War II with the construction of a major factory that produced 1,119 Boeing B-29 bombers for the war in the Pacific. Renton history lesson,stop by the Museum and talk with Stan. He is an invaluable resource. In the 1950s Boeing and Renton ushered in the Jet Age with the decision to build the world's first Stan started working as a volunteer for the Renton successful jetliner,the Boeing 707,at Renton. In 1960,the Renton plant began work on the Historical Society in 1986 and serves as the documents Boeing 727,one of the most successful jetliners ever built. The heritage continues today with the archivist,programmer,and office manager for the Renton production of the Next-Generation 737 and the Boeing 757 families. Historical Museum. He was President of the Renton Historical Society in 1988 and has been on the Board of Boeing has relied on its employees and the Renton community to help it become the largest Trustees much of the time since. Stan designed two of the aerospace company in the world. Forty percent of the commercial jetliners flying today took first four permanent exhibits at the Museum and directed form on the Renton assembly line. the interpretive arrangement of the Museum until a permanent director was hired in 1991. He continues to 1901 2001 Renton Centennial Celebration serve as an archivist and budget manager for the Museum. Boeing and Renton-Building on SuccessZI__Airim-zivc Forever New Frontiers Prior to his retirement in 1982, Stan was a librarian and audio-visual specialist for the Renton School District. He brought this long-term experience to the Museum and has provided technological management to the programs and exhibits developed by the staff. -` onor our past ' Celebrate our prestnt • Imagine oour t Ce i i 111 ° �j irstn i\çfltOfl_ „,... ,,.....„ „.....„, flare some fun learning about jar year long celebration emon history Renton's rich history and strong spirit will be evident asç, erito Century to Century Exhibit-The Renton Historical the City celebrates its Centennial in 2001.While the official milestone"birthday" is actually on September 6, 11_901 2OO1 Society will present a"Century to Century" exhibit at 2001, ecial events and the Historical Museum that will open with a gala special exhibitions, performances, reception on New Year's Eve.The exhibit,representing activities will be celebrated throughout the year. The Centennial Celebration has a broad base of support (.1);(-1 • each decade of Renton's history over the past 100 years, t ��'' will be featured throughout the year and provide from the Renton business community, civic organizations, e�� and individual boosters. Many organizations and groups that excellent educational opportunities for everyone. already host and sponsor special events will be adding an element of history during 2001 to celebrate Renton's Centennial. ' Centennial activities,events, and exhibits will helpto instill a sense ofpride in local residents, increase regional uuilith i��I9iiiI /1114111111 MOWN i111iiyiiii g /1119 101 1111""W""" LINII"" """IO""""_"""""MI" awareness of the community, and celebrate our quality of life. Renton plans to honor our past,celebrate our present, ifi'f"li1I MINIM "—` MVO U""" """ . . ....., . o and imagine our future throughout the Centennial year. Celebrate 100 Years in Renton. 1111111111111 Erasmus Smithers filed this !"R"h"""" R original plat for Renton in 1875. ...�._..o _. '—' iiilliiiiii The bigbirthdaybash - September 6, 2001 "'"' """"'"""" p Renton turns 100 years old on Thursday, September 6,2001, and the City will host a "Big Birthday Bash"in Liberty Park.This old-fashioned picnic welcomes the community to enjoy stage entertainment, music,games,free refresh- A Centennial Pageant- Are you ready? "Rentennial", a ments (pop, ice cream, coffee) and a slice of Renton's super giant birthday cake. Participants at the picnic bash will be family-oriented theatrical production depicting eligible for special recognition in a variety of categories,such Renton's diverse history, is underway. Local writer Joyce 1_ as longest beard,largest family, oldest resident, and best era Holt and musician Harley Brumbaugh are collaborating e costume.Join in the fun and celebrate Renton pride with to produce a multi-act play highlighting significant lit -r `.,`"�" historical events of each decade. Intermixed between II _ ,{ „,,�.. R4 high school marching bands,our very own Centennial float, stage acts, strolling musicians,a vignette from the pageant, scenes will be a combination of original music, era - and featured grand finale entertainment. Scheduled for early music,and dance presentations.The play will empha- evening, the "Big Birthday Bash"will be a wonderful oppor- size the strengths of Renton's multi-cultured citizens, tunity to join together friends, families,and neighbors to celebrate the past, and envision the future. By mid- 'i r celebrate our history and community spirit. spring 2001,producers will be seeking participants for the Centennial's premiere performance, being held the weekend of September 7th, 8th,and 9th. .fenton Community Spirit di lasting legacy and time capsule Centennial Timeline—Although Renton was not an official city until 1901, Renton's Centennial timeline In 2001, Renton will celebrate 100 years with a fun and Renton's Centennial gives us a good reason to add to will represent Renton's history dating back to the early festive parade float.The Centennial float will project a the City's already rich assortment of public art. In 1850's.The timeline will be divided by year, by subject, positive image for the community and provide the cooperation with the Renton Municipal Arts Commis- and will cover many different industries and businesses opportunity to instill a sense of pride in local residents, sion,a piece of art will be commissioned during the in the Renton area. Centennial year.This art piece will serve as a lasting increase regional awareness of the community,and celebrate our quality legacy,commemorating Renton's history and future. Centennial Markers—Several permanent, bronze of life.The float will showcase Y9' •nto The base of the selected sculpture will also include a engraved markers will be placed throughout Renton Renton's historical heritage, P01 20o1 time capsule that will be opened during Renton's during the year, marking historically significant events amenities,and social, business, \• tenn�a bi-centennial in 2101. and items.A walking map guide,featuring each marker and cultural diversity. Look for W and its corresponding history,will be available to the float in parades around the .�,� Souvenirs and collectibles educate citizens and visitors touring the City. region, and especially in the IKEA Renton River Days L Collectibles for sale!Those who want to reminisce Parade at the end of July. V about Renton's past and look toward the future 0 rears - f will have several choices. From shirts, mugs, and - Centennial banners will beN _ ,� c ' lapel pins to note cards,key chains, and possibly a __ displayed at major intersections '`�� Ilk , throughout the City to honor and Centennial candle—a variety of products will be celebrate 100 years as a city. v sold at various locations around town.In addition a limited-edition Centennial poster will be avail- --f~•• " able for sale,as well as Centennial playing cards -- - •-._ , featuring historical images. `1 ° lYlore information _ L., throughout theyear To commemorate Renton's history and celebrate -• • r °1 -' �` g the Renton Historical Societyis k- - 1) ,� F � "` the Centennial, ' � , To keep everyone up-to-date on Centennial happenings, selling beautiful cotton afghans featuring some the City will issue monthly updates about Renton's favorite Renton landmarks.A sample afghan is on . ��"`cso" v„' Centennial events, influential people in history, display at the Museum and in the lobby of Renton ' significant dates over the past 100 years,and other City Hall with order forms available at both ; i items of importance to Renton history. Renton's Cable locations.Also available from the Renton Historical '• '_.._- '. A Channel 21, the City's website www.ci.renton.wa.us, Society are authentic cut blackboard slates, measur- -- r t, tvtj4 t and various City publications will keep residents ing approximately 5 x7 , that were salvaged from i • informed and help them learn more about Renton's the recently demolished Henry Ford Grade School. history throughout the year. The slates are available for sale on a first-come,first- served basis. jlonor our past •• Celebrate ourpresent ' Imagine ourfuture • January 1850- 1900 The native Duwamish inhabited villages all along the Black River in the 1850's. f x ' '' di , _ , ,,,ki4.1.-re- 4,4 The City was named after ; iitt 4 ► J Captain William Renton, % who assisted in financing 'Si AlLik. and opening a coal mine in n tk _ `z . town in the 1870s,giving ,., ,,or Renton its economic start. .i` r, ti: 4 j +- 0„ _ b" Coal was discovered in Renton in 1873.Miners - ,` , gather around the entrance to the Renton Co-op et w• a "��.tev�� � Coal Company,organized in 1895. Coal miners i `'.I *t +� '� �,� came from Wales,Italy Austria,Scotland,and ' .`• , 74-0 other European nations,giving Renton a diverse + v ._aor culture that is still evident today. Wk {I, ' It '' _/a tl-- g r 'l 0 s - r CMG .: k At . .IOW • d' .��' Q ` 1- .'� ., t� • 8 awl • 1_.` �r t+ Seattle er Walla Walla Railroad lines reached Renton by 1877. e rasmus M. Smithers homestead along the Black River. Smithers ed the original plat for Renton in 1875 and platted part of his land into city lots. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday New Year's Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 Closed: City offices Renton School District First Day of Winter Quarter Renton Technical College Renton Technical College 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 10 14 Martin Luther 15 16 17 18 19 20 King Jr.'s Birthday Observed Schools Closed: End of 2nd Quarter/ Renton School District 1st Semester Renton Technical College Renton Secondary Schools 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Half Day Grades 1-12 (AM and Full Day K attend in AM;PM K doesn't attend) A 28 29 30 31 December February t Ir.ait 1 2 1 2 3 • 4 Iiiiiii 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 January 2001 �si 25 26 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 • ,l'eb ruary 1900- 1910 ,. ,..„.... The Springbrook water reservoir on Talbot Hill under construction in late 1908,improved g .• _r_ t . 14 . +. Renton's system of waterworks.Renton is fortunate to have an aquifer that provides an abundant supply of water to residents. M i w yy +} 6 s' ' e + I' !•s Logging was an important industry in • , early Renton history • ,nd big business in ::; Lal 1 r +' y" _ ennydale in the + — I r ry if mid-1900's.Logging i + �- 1,. . _ created jobs,cleared .r . F S i .. 'if ' 1 ,i W land,and provided —t y` wit YY- a- ,k w.�rl•A„ike timber for homes and �t + businesses. 1. "F ,, `... (C ,, / „ /, a '' / ' / '' I First City Council minutes— October 22, 1901 Central School was built in 1892 on Fifth between Wells and 1. ' ' '1` ' ? I ( //�! _ Main. Considered by many citizens to be too large, the school ,',.. . !'((' ' l' ' ' `/' ' /e" '1`' ��` was filled with 110 children during the first year. George H. ,'/, ,,, i. „ ! r✓ �j� ` /� t ' ' I Conklin, who was hired to teach seventh and eighth grades when f I ' ( ,, / ( ,l_// / j /�: w. the school opened served as the school's first principal in 1899. /" // yL , „ lir y I �/ V l>' Imo( Q (�,. I cc • / ; r .„ 4 1A. .... It * /- Tt? - t e 4-'' ti.t ' . 'i ) I. ' Jr .. , /...it _ ill_ -""", III. '111 1 ' - r - - • r 4..,:l ' - ,ir,i 7 r -in - - ( _ : ,...4: *Ir ..v.k, . .1 ili. -,, : _ _. ,,, Aiirikv• 0 • \ A brick press at the Denny Renton Clay and Coal Company.Renton was once home to the largest paving brick manufacturing plant in the world. The Denny ifiiiii , 4 ,i Renton Clay and Coal Company originally Renton Clay Works in 1901, changed hands several times over the years. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday . January March 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 r4111 tit 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Original paving bricks from the Renton plant 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 The Renton City Council passed an ordinance in 1908 requiring cows to be licensed because the animals were damaging gardens in town. Pre-school Open House at Renton Community Center 11 Lincoln's 12 13 Valentine's Day 14 15 16 17 Birthday Valley Hoop Shoot at Renton Community Center 18 President's Day 19 20 21 Washington's 22 23 24 Birthday Schools Closed: Mid-Winter Break N. - ' Take a Community Renton School District 20th-23rd r Education Class at Renton Renton Technical College Renton School District Technical College 25 26 27 Ash Wednesday 28 1 First city safe February 2001 lb • March 1910- 1920 A$10,000 grant from Andrew Carnegie Foundation and land donated to the City by R. Sartori made it possible to build the Carnegie Library in 1914. The library was located along Bronson Way. !f / +7`/ Henry Moses, the last hereditary Chief of the Duwamish,starred on the - i Renton High School basketball team that won the state championship in , 1916. The team was named`Indians"in honor of Henry. � ' ��ill ,, Uri l \T .....vr4 4-14 .Y A F ► YY"^^�� -: # Ok cety t° Itv 47 P 'N' .f: .... ...... Y• ..... .....,.. ..... , ....„ _ _ ,, _---- .. ti....., ,._ . .„, 7 '6'!AI 71 Millt ihib' ." f, �. - ' `. � «.. a.�.•. . �� a I ' I. ii I . ,,:r Ad, -, Dredging began on the Cedar River in 1912. . I , Earlington Golfan, ` ountry Club was o`7', "" r �. rz �+ `':, •-.golf clubs in the Pacific Northwest. 1s , .1 . fey i,1111kriAl .,' . "76.46_.,:1:44. z::::-7:..,,,,,.., _ AT. : _ ;:. . eic, �N rlN 1:04 _ .. TON HOOP/TAW' ...,'� ,r _ ' t 4: - 7 F 1 :i _ j, Ff. Y TM1 ; 4 f �1.. ' 1 — IMF 4 i „ f 4 Training in Fort • h r) ,i r , * Houston in 1917,Art �� ;' :• '► �i A' ,' 4 Beil's Renton army t 1 i l ,' i ; ~ �` `� .\ w troop was called to j ' It �� l .,� ,� '3 Ift >r, served in World War I. The Renton Hospital opened in 1911. -. .=_ay..c Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday February April 1 2 3 .Z..,-; 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Z- ry , t • .l `.7,-,,,,. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 V. :411 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 ara +ram �''li,1,..0:'� 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Renton High End of 2nd Trimester School memorabilia 25 26 27 28 29 30 Elementary Schools 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 St. Patrick's Day 17 Renton Technical College Celebrity Chefs t Centennial Classic • Renton City Concert Band Carco Theatre 7:30 PM `f) ' * 18 19 First Day of 20 21 22 23 24 Vir Spring -41LI . 4,0e Renton Elementary Schools Half-Day,Grades 1-12(PM Coffee Grinder and Full Day attend in AM; AM K doesn't attend) Tonkins Grocery 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Last Day of Winter Quarter Register now for Renton Technical College march 2001 Spring Quarter Chamber Business Expo at End of 3rd Quarter Renton Technical College Renton Holiday Inn Renton Secondary Schools Renton Rotary Caper 1920- 1 93 0 The Seattle Water Pipeline,going east on 2nd Street, under construction in• • .........c jp rii 1923. Today, large water pipes under Renton streets convey 40 million gallons of water daily to Seattle and many surrounding suburban communities. UHK .> A. Students and teachers gathered in front of the Henry - ,34 Ford School in 1923,a year after the school named • ,, R,�I14 4 1 AIt R for the famous industrialist opened. Central School * , r v ,ill 1; 111" can be seen in the background. ` ,, r x s ,� a I yet +{ _ Opening in 1927, the US Junk Company now 4 Ark , , • — ,. i , McLendon's, was said to be the largest independently .. owned hardware store west of the Mississippi. 1 f � L 1191 all a - I (� -„, 4, ��`���i 7 i+- 11. J fly)' 'K - f 1. NFMHyr^N w;;.•• 4 t - r it 1�1 I_ 141, MilliriC ' 9, airy ' ■ s /I ■fit A , 0 , , , ... , t ff IN .....w.s.... r, p .., - ........._ , . . ,..... . . im, t „. - - ,.. dr A 4 , " ', _ .4,- .._ i c410 41' 'II - 1 -.ar'T� `!/F 5•• —..:>�!!�f ,ram _.._, • e Shu'e'in tam ,nt, owne' uget Sound Power and Light Company City o'cia stan,to onto ton ity 'a in t e ear y ' /s. `new sty ' (now Puget Sound Energy), began operation in 1929. F-InU 1114P hmilt nn thy w nn cite in 1923 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Daylight Savings 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Begins Learn a new skill in a Renton Technical College Hip Hop in'E ;Hunt at evening class Renton Community Center Palm Sunday 8 Passover 9 10 11 12 Good Friday 13 14 low The Renton Historical Society salvaged these authentic cut blackboard slates before the Henry Ford Grade School was First Day of Spring Quarter Renton Youth Day demolished. The slates Renton Technical College Renton Community Center are available Jro sale Easter 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 at the Hutori Renton Museum. lax Day Spring Break 16th-20th Renton School District ?arth Day 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Protect Renton's aquifer 29 30 March May 1 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 ` 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 a r 404.... 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 27 28 29 30 31 $ 1 n12001 • May 1930- 1940 Customers could buy a variety of goods at the x P Eagle store in the 1930s. ^, «tip car--.nn AyIv* tateli �rtsie+�' Renton TheGragecirca 1931. a *j 1h 4+ riv O . z-‘ -- , 1 II ur .N. Technical College � el.-1.,.p ` d I - • 3 -- _ leased the building for , . �. :7- ! r .• ....„, `' training machinists in 1943. ;. i� ;1i61 �' _.. ., �' , _ _. ... � � � , ,_ TAX , v l.o t,=_ +„, �.......,- -- ,.... �..; ._ _ -_ , - __ •� ---- Will Rogers and Wiley Post check their plane at S, �. �, I`" the Renton airport prior to departing.fir Alaska /; // �r j! in August 1935.A week later,shocking news 7` . , _ I came that the two died when their plane crashed . : in Alaska. _ y ii .111111.1110r Al I In just 28 days,the .� racing oval � � :- 1 rile grandstand and rr • jockeys quarters were built at Longacres � --- Race Track. The _ , * J ' S gates opened far the -•^""' \ -, `� The first Renton Rodeo was held in 1939. first race on 1. "`� August 3, 1933. "M Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 Summer Teen Musical Auditions at Carco Theatre 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Renton Youth Symphony Start planning a Take a Community Orchestra Concert Summer Teen Musical Neighborhood Picnic- Education class at Renton Carco Theatre—7:00 PM Auditions at Carco Theatre call 425-430-6595 Technical College Mothers Day 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Treat your mom to brunch at Renton Chamber Business Celebrity Chef Dinner Event Renton Technical College Excellence Awards Renton Technical College 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 1` Possible Snow Makeup Day Renton School District 27 Memorial Day 28 29 30 31 April June 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 A factory whistle notified 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 workers when to start and .x when to go home. 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Closed: 7� City offices 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 1YI 2001 Renton School District Renton Technical College 29 30 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 ju n e 1940- 1950 Renton Memorial Stadium opened during the fall of 1948 on the site of the old Tanelli Dairy Farm. The outcry for the stadium began shortly after World War II, when fans began to voice displeasure at sitting on open bleachers in the rain and cold. I /s� ik r'4 Aar II At takii": r — --414:.:;" !. ! 1 _ vAR ` .r In the early 1940s,Pacific Car 000. r." n - - w^*"'-`- �,��' - n - _ and Foundry production turned �, • r-1.. to wartime products.A total of I.00- ' t► _ ' ,. t , 900 General Sherman Tanks ,,�..'''� ' ..r.+•,,.�. ".. tt. ' were built during WWII r,- t -I_I Ato ,. • ,, - The Boeing Company's first MIC 1$1 ilk.71,' . 4%\ ',I t Ni / • t p i` °`*•,� B-29 had to be transported to : " i y, the Renton airport via barge in _ r i L, "_ 1942. The company later built , ._ 11 • itgyrs, "" "+..... ' " ,'... ! f a bridge to allow airplanes " s _- - -- easier access to the airport. �. 4.+ 'I _ iIn what was possib y t e al' of the century,t e ity purc ased the -1 t Renton airport from the federal government for just$1 in 1946. hip A w p s a. ' '. � s AR#DEICE'. • EUFpR• v. !♦/♦ 4 — - 44MI — - ..r.� _ 1 n'u'Renton Ho,pit.rl open d its doors in 1945 along Rainier Avenue. - Triple X30(Barrel was a very popular Renton hangout. When it opened in the 1930's it was the first drive-in restaurant on the west coast. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday �;; May July 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 ���` 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 111*/#4,0001,4, . 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 22 23 21 25 26 27 28 Fishing Derby 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 31 Coulon Beach Park 3 ' � 4 5 6 7 8 9 ; o S "IT SATISFIES aft. ,...-- Check out the Summer Reading Program at Renton Renton City Concert Band Public Library Carco Theatre- 7:30 PM 10 11 12 13 Flag Day 14 15 16 Celebrity Chef Dinner Event Last Day of School Renton Technical College Renton School District Father's Day 17 18 19 20 First Day of 21 22 23 Summer Register now for Summer Quarter Renton Technical College 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 , lillo 11. 4104 Last Day of Spring Quarter June 2001 Renton Technical College • Jlit ly 1950- 1960 ,,, I ' ,School safety and safety _ "education has always been an i �' . 1" t s j .. important goal ofwthe Renton alits- ;- , . '` k 4 t` .. School District.Sartori's safety The Renton Parks j z ! „Jr,'' a• - , _ patrol poses for a picture on 15 and under boys'team .,� ; ( 4► ,py the steps of Carnegie Library. " ' captured the title of a'' • "ro ' Baseball Champions w� � � F sn1958. CA.i., ' --. 4 i = .r DP STO ,� ` IL. tiTOP , - f 11 *C 1.4 a z ter, .. ,.w- rt _. , ili j a L �{ �f .--_,": :, 4T#6 y, ���,,+: }' ti• .'"'.2 Iycra.W 1- ':Z ! ! #...+eft' yylrTn �"Y s ,''`. -y i s rr. fir,— Renton-swimming pool, moot"" under construction, was .a`• fg's•l*' »..,. /'� opened in 1955. w .+! � ... a sk -'F, r. 'd' t• t i 't r i Sri. s I S..IF tY!" iA.; • tt•! ,i¢` - ,1• i /' l'^�4 t{o is t ° '' ! iT ,.. <s'. ` .. S ` . .• +'`' �y" -+ In 1954, The Boeing Company introduced the ` - �` * ti�j �'•.t. y r remarkable Dash-80(prototype for the 707). oill ,� .4., - - 4 . ;It was the first of the jet powered planes to be A; A' '' wrs ► " i. built at the Renton plant. foreit- , i In the 1950 s, many kids enjoyed fishing along the .* • Ar Cedar River. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 Independence 4 5 6 7 44, Day i 1 4th of July Picnic t 6,00.0 Liberty Park .�� ,/1. \/ :i' i Closed: l ,, First Day of Summer Quarter City offices Wear a helmet when bike -�i . / Renton Technical College Renton Technical College riding—it's the law �; ,tur,...... ,� 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 40 Freddie's Summer National Creative Kids Fair Hydroplane Race Renton to Renton Car Show Liberty Park 13th,14th,&15th Renton Community Center 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Learn a new skill in a Summer Teen Musical USCAA National Track and Renton Technical College Carco Theatre Field Championships evening lass Runs though August 9 21st&22nd 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 IKEA Renton River Days 24th-29th ,, 29 30 31 June August 1 2 1 2 3 4 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 r [.. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 19 20 21 22 23 24 Tin toys were popular among kids. This toy truck is on July 200 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 31 display at the Renton Historical Museum. a • jilugust 1960- 1970 . 4 :--^ Renton Hospital became Valley General Hospital 1 Ali I` r�4z •',it-,t ,nd moved to its current location on Talbot Road 11l1HUfl111 i - — -5..., 'n 1969. To more accurately reflect its role in the r community the hospital changed its name to l .,° "' ilt Ix ,.� Valley Medical Center in 1984. ! ..Yd . 4...". -- ' 1 ,. ,I.,.: ,%;.,,.._...-. -.. _.,i...,.., ••••.... "ve,,, ..i. �V _ _ [ I �....,. , � The Renton Public Labr 7 dedicat ed in r 1966,is famous for its design. The P " suggestion toit overtheriver s st:o build was I, initially intended as a joke because the City f v _ �`� could not find any available land.A new a"; -' - — w City Hall opened to the public in 1968. Renton Technical r College offered pre . '"' ...- 'r fir( " x% employment classes . for The Boeing - '..• Theface ofCompany in the ' „�0. " __ t. transportation 1 -.1 mid-1960's. changed dramatically ""'"y .- 1 1 I00 in the 1960's with ' « -� the construction of r 4 Interstate 405. '' . —• d . . ,.,. , •- s ter ar « -- .,, ''" - _ In 1969,students in Tom McDonald's creative arts c sat In the 1960's,teens frequently Dimmitt Middle School work on a mosaic of a Viking ship and cruised the Renton loop. s„Ilk heath designed by classmate Greg Smyth. The Viking is the '`` - _ school's mascot and symbol of pride. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday July September 1 2 3 4 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 � J 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 2 3 4 5 6 7 8i 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 ( ,,, ; •J ``,I 1, 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 r 29 30 310 24 25 26 27 28 29 Register to vote A gift from Renton's Suter 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 City—Nishiwaki,Japan. The Renton Lions Club formed an international relationship with Nishiwaki,Japan in 1969. The City formed an official Sister-City relationship with Nishiwaki in 1993. National Night Out Last Day of Summer Quarter Against Crime Renton Technical College 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 ice%- Register now for Fall Quarter Renton Technical College 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Ir. 26 27 28 29 30 31 Chief Hemy Moses and wife Christina, donated Duwamish Indian baskets woven by Moses'ancestors to the Library in 1966. One basket is believed to be over 300 years old. The baskets are now on display at Renton Historical Museum. Iugust 2001 • September 1970- 1980 • ...: ww�._ _ . ... , . . ° A$1OO,OOO grant from the • 1 ' , , Pacific Car and Foundry •44-' Foundation in 1969 provided 1 - .. "." funding for Carco Theatre, . .-- . _ : .4, completed in 1970. This .. i "` ^� beautiful theatre is a • A, '1 g '�°-.V f .� .- ` ' municipally owned and ,a • : r , t ` operated center for the , }_ e_ r performing arts. ir ), � ` t � ' it. - , ,_. Young and old alike enjoyed 3wirrzming in the . Henry Moses Pool. Alli . 1 d.., K' x. w- Y ;Y—Y ,>�G.. ,, `Av.,^'.,-:4- may."y •,,yer 46- 0tot )111 + • The former Renton a v 44 . _a t o V `, • ,-, Fire Station at 34 and ,. , ���®/�' Mil1 built in 1942 as L "x � k aWorkProject y� �,� project1 i:,� � _ : Administrationrot r ,v.. - . 'ec � �. ;,,,,. . " - a � �.; and now listed as a ,� - ;.. Washington State -.wow a r ` '. °rt1 Historic building, 4 sl t ! "" - was converted to a WIllisr.4 c l •. .y 1� 1 14 , ., zt" . '"� Historical Museum in • t R 1979. The Renton r• , lilt :L Historical Society -- ' 1. organized in 1966 Students atten'a as ion an retailing promotion Lake Washington Beach Park opened in 1969 and was re-named Y"- class at Renton Technical College campus in 1978. Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park in 1978 in memory of the former Park Director.A park expansion was completed in 1982. - - - Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday August October 1 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 26 27 28 29 30 31 28 29 30 31 2 Labor Day 3 4 5 6 7 8 Closed: City offices Centennial"Birthday" Washington State r,\ Renton School District Centennial Pageant Small Biz Fair A;�� Renton Technical College Bash at Liberty Park 7th-9th Renton Technical College 11 — 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 a 'RCMP rifirr Learn a new skill in a Renton Assembly t Renton Technical College Hot RoBikesds Burgers&Hot Dogs, t evening class 16 17 Rosh Hashanah 18 19 20 21 First Day of 22 Fall First Day of Fall Quarter 1976—Icasahedron— Renton Technical College Apply for a Neighborhood Steel sculpture by Primary Election Grant-call 425-430-6595 in Gregory anis Bicentennial 23 24 25 26 Yom Kippur 27 28 29 Air Park near the Chamber of Commerce, was produced as part of the City's 1%for Art ordinance Jro the 30 Bicentennial celebration. unt,September 2001 LLibberer yass k Kick Pass Park AI October 1980- 1990 . , . ' 1 The Renton Community Combining a variety Center opened to the public of community events - r_ ... il, 'n 1989,offering a variety of in the same week, • ; i �,, /0,4 " creational activities,events, Renton River Days ,, '. *" ��!, ;:,, �i•, +r*¢ " ' -1Ir -, lit . qt ,nd classes. debuted in 1986. T s� x1 74, , . ...._ . , 0- u. }�y[� T.... J'4 Ali ,�..;o, Pr', Ntiofti .. 1 itt . „. ...... . ......,. .• oi ... .._.... . _ • • of . _ .. _ _. _ . _ :. ef , ......_ .....,....... ., _ .„ ice.+l• b y1� . (711, . s .mil— WA E • 1 ,�-- .A - r+ R '� A fire nearly destroyed the McLendon Hardware store at 2'd Stiltwalker by Ray Jensen was installed in — and Burnett in 1981. Liberty Park in 1982.Renton has a rich /- K assortment of public art. G , .�'' An arc eo igical dig was conducted in 1980 at a longhouse site on the former Earlington Golf Course. The dig uncovered important information about the Duwamish. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 Take a Community Education Class at Renton Technical College 7 Columbus Day 8 9 10 11 12 13 Soccer Challenge1/4A.,s 2 Liberty Park 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ' Thousands of ducks participate in the Renton Rotary Rubber Ducky Derby and float down the Cedar River during Renton River Days. 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Help prevent flooding— clean the leaves off your Boo Carnival neighborhood storm drain Renton Community Center Daylight 28 29 30 Halloween 31 September November Savings Ends 1 1 2 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 /30 24 25 26 27 28 29 25 26 27 28 29 30 October 2001 i\i"io r e 1990-2000 M A19,1,t, Beautiful lightsr have illuminated 4 Coulon Beach Park during the holidays since 1995. 1 •t� a �° �,-ri .,, � . i ,- • i i� a II I The City formed an official sister city ".-1.• . '1 ‘:. -' c'''4 relationship with Nishiwaki,Japan in a-' 1993,expanding the connection the "F' Renton Lions Club made in 1969. Visiting Nishiwaki students performed i � Vir during Renton River Days in 1994. � $ r 1 r • ' l p t Consolidating the y 11 ,. rep 1 former municipal { . °- 1.. - campus along the 11, ti a 4 Cedar River, City , elbi Hall movedin �., Vii ,"`-..tea, - a� � 7 `r. 1) / �,' _ 1998 to a building its •,,. a �,. .r 1 at the corner of .. JIB � �, Main Avenue and - f 7 Grady rad Way �. Jp : �, i ��iMi 't 4 , , +-. * %bi 11111,.. Illk . On a tour through the United States, 40. migl �. the Olympic Torch passed through -_ , - — t Renton in 1996. - ' "`T'x — _- Known and respected „"��+� 1 =� r around the world, r,. � 1�- /� "� retailer IKEA opened a Many drill and dance teams perform each year during the '�' r fir. y. •- .. Renton store in 1994. Renton River Days Parade. - Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday October December 1 2 3 ( 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 —I— / . , !0 — I 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ` t • 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 ;LemelsruNILi A % �� 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 28 29 30 31 so % 25 26 27 28 29 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 General Election 11 Veterans Day 12 13 14 15 16 17 (Observed) Closed: City offices Renton School District Holiday Bazaar-16th&17th Renton Technical College America Recycles Day Renton Community Center 18 19 20 21 Thanksgiving 22 23 24 I II Closed: Closed: City offices City offices Renton School District Rentonn School District Renton Technical College Renton Technical College f/ 25 26 27 28 29 30 1998—City launches new slogan-Renton Ahead of the curve Learn a new skill in a 1`V11LULA.* Joi,ember 2001 Renton Technical College Ahead of t h e curve evening class di • December 2000 & Beyond Renton High School began g a major remodel in 2000 ~ that will also include a d .� new community " ar • (.,1 ---„iii Performing Arts Center 1 1 , scheduled for completion N�: ., 11111 ® in 2002. bit f Numerous high-tech companies - I 1 a v `7 -- Ili n chose Renton as a great place to i -1ocate a business in 2000. 2 _� ry i .-� d. . opyright.com occupies theif -- rmer Renton City Hall. °a- s , J -t-' - - q = :- —' . - , . terts ,..411k. an. I �4 • AT t Ilk ios ` Cirque du Soleil itched their bigto in "" ' °—�+''/,, Renton in 2000. Over 220,000 people ' f,- , , C attended Cirque''outstanding,unique ,4. ".s '" performance during their two-month stay. f ..s • A Ale r 16(.. , .-*?- ,, ' se40) 11 ift � 3 - • ,.. A chalk art rendering of „ ,, *;44 Renton's newest park,the . Piazza. The park was j Wizards of the Coast stays ays one move ahead as the leading developer opened in the heart of �� .'", - .-- of hobby and adventure games worldwide. downtown in 2000 and - ,,„„scy adds to the revitalization efforts underway. ` N' ` Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday November January 1 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 25 26 27 28 29 30 27 28 29 30 31 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Clam Lights through January 2 Coulon Beach Park 9 Hanukkah 10 11 12 13 14 15 Register now for Renton Assembly Singing Renton Technical College Renton Chamber Auction Christmas Tree Performance Winter Quarter call 425-226-4560 for details 14th-16th 16 17 18 19 20 First Day of 21 22 Winter '-: ! -�PZZA CITY 9F1ENTON I. :" ,< 'ill The Piazza is a Last Day of Fall Quarter - '—"l new jewel in Renton Technical College downtown 23 24 Christmas 25 26 27 28 29 Renton. Closed City Offices 30 31 Closed: City Offices Renton School District cbecember 2001 Renton Technical College • Re ratco rimC co mu ors tare ity Re so a.rrc es BUSINESS INFORMATION Spirit of Washington Dinner Train I-800-876-7245 NEWSPAPERS Better Business Bureau 206-431-2222 Valley Community Players 425-226-5190 Renton Reporter 425-271-6673 Business Assistance Center 1-800-237-1233 King County Council 206-296-1000 Seattle Post-Intelligencer 206-464-2121 Consumer Protection 1-800-551-4636 County Assessor 206-296-5195 Seattle Times 206-464-2121 Greater Renton Chamber of Commerce 425-226-4560 Voters Registration 206-296-VOTE South County Journal 253-872-6600 State Attorney General 1-360-753-6210 County Ombudsman (complaints) 206-296-3452 POST OFFICES CHILDREN'S SERVICES FOOD AND CLOTHING All Post Offices 1-800-275-8777 Communities In Schools of Renton 425-430-6656 Emergency Feeding Program 206-723-0647 Postal Answer Line 1-800-725-2161 Child Protective Services 253-872-2665 Friendly 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BOE/N - Forever New Frontiers . • ei,..__ &'7 iiiiitall> A • Boein: and Renton Building on Success ;b 100 I. _ ons to Celebrate !ttenton 's 1.The native Duwamish opened the first car agency in Renton in 1921. 30. Henry Ford Grade inhabited villages all along the School, built in front of Central School, opened in 1922. 31. Renton Black River in the 1850's. 2. School District transportation began in 1925. 32. Opening in 1927,the The City was named after U.S. Junk Company, now McLendon's,was said to be the largest Captain William Renton,who independently owned hardware store west of the Mississippi. 33. assisted in financing and opening Maplewood Golf Course was opened in 1927.The City of Renton a coal mine in town in the 1870's. I purchased the course in 1985. 34.Charles A. Lindbergh flew over 3.Coal was discovered in Renton in ! Renton in 1928. 35.The Shuffleton Steam Plant went into operation in 1873. 4.Erasmus M. Smithers filed the 1929. 36.Triple XXX Barrel, a popular Renton hangout, opened in the original plat for Renton in 1875, platting 1930's. It was the first drive-in restaurant on the west coast. 37. In the part of his land into city lots. 5.The late 1930's, a group of mothers organized a PTA unit for the entire Seattle&Walla Walla Railroad lines j Renton School District. 38. In just 28 days,the racing oval, grandstand, reached Renton by 1877. 6. First water and jockey's quarters were built at Longacres Race Track.The system developed by Norman Davis gates opened for the first race on August 3, 1933. with water from Cedar River in 1882. 7.Tonkin 39.Will Rogers and Wiley Post checked their Grocery, built in 1884. 8. 110 children plane at the Renton airport prior to departing attended the first day of classes at Central for Alaska in August 1935.A week later, School, built in 1892. 9. In 1895,the Seattle& shocking news came that the two died Renton Railway carried workers, tourists, and Q�nto when their plane crashed in Alaska. 40. families to Seattle. 10. Renton was once home to 1 Renton's first Rodeo was held in 1939. the largest brick manufacturing plant in the world, 1901 2001 41. In the early 1940's Pacific Car and the Denny-Renton Clay and Coal Company-1900. Foundry built over 900 General Sherman 11. Logging was an important industry in early ( 1� Tanks during WWII. 42. In the 1940's, Renton history and big business in Kennydale in ell tend movie star Clint Eastwood served as a the early 1900's. 12. Renton was incorporated on lifeguard at Renton's Kennydale Beach. September 6, 1901 and became an official City. 13. 43. Renton Technical College was Official City meetings began to take place in 1901 at the established in the 1941-42 Tonkin Store, in the little triangle now known as Tonkin Park. school year. 44. Boeing's 14. Miner's Library opened in 1903 on the second floor of a building first B-29 had to be owned by Robert Woods, Sr. 15. In 1904, Renton Glass Works transported to the Company began producing bottles. 16. Pacific Car and Foundry Renton airport via opened a new plant in North Renton and began manufacturing barge in 1942.The railroad cars in 1907. 17. In 1908, cows were required to be licensed company later built a because they were damaging gardens in town. 18. Built in 1909,the bridge to allow Springbrook water reservoir on Talbot Hill improved Renton's system airplanes easier of waterworks. 19. Renton experienced a major flood in the winter of access to the airport. 1910. 20. In the 1910's, Earlington Golf and Country Club was one of 45. In 1942, a the first four golf clubs in the Pacific Northwest. 21. Renton's First Renton Fire Station Hospital opened in 1911 22. Dredging began on the Cedar River in 1912. was built at 3rd and Mill 23.A$10,000 grant from the Andrew Carnegie Foundation and land as a Work Project donated to the City by R. Sartori made it possible to build the Carnegie Library in Administration project. 1914. 24. Henry Moses,the last hereditary Chief of the Duwamish,starred on the Renton High 46.On January 31, School basketball team that won the state championship in 1916.The team was named 1942, citizens voted to "Indians"in honor of Henry. 25.The Black River flowed between Lake Washington and the establish Renton School Duwamish River around the base of Earlington Hill.The Cedar River flowed into the Black River District#403, until Lake Washington was lowered in 1916. 26. In 1916, a group of Renton climbers scaled Mt. consolidating six Rainier and set off fireworks in celebration of a Labor Day Fair. 27. Hattie Butler was installed as the districts. first woman City Councilmember in Renton in 1919. 28. I. Sartori granted a piece of land to the City to create City Park, it was renamed Liberty Park in 1919. 29. Brothers Richard and Max Clarke 47. During World War II in 76.Combining a variety of community events in the same week, Renton River Days debuted in 1942, Renton Technical 1986. 77.The Renton Community Center opened to the public in 1989. 78. Renton Vocational- College prepared men and Technical Institute became Renton Technical College in 1991; prior to that, it was part of the women to work in aircraft Renton School District. 79. In 1991, Renton Technical College was recognized as one of 14 fabrication,tank production, exemplary vocational institutions in the nation.80.The Spirit of Washington Dinner Train and ship building and repair. stationed itself in Renton in 1992. 81.Communities In Schools of Renton,a collaborative 48. Renton Technical College program between the Renton School District and the City of Renton,was established in leased the OK Garage for training 1993 to help provide additional resources to students and their families. 82. Known and machinists in 1943. 49.A new Renton respected around the world,retailer IKEA opened a Renton store in 1994. 83. Beautiful Hospital opened its doors in 1945 along lights have illuminated Coulon Beach Park during the holidays since 1995. 84.On a Rainier Avenue. 50. In what was possibly tour through the United States,the Olympic Torch passed through Renton in 1996. the deal of the century,the City purchased 85.Consolidating the former municipal campus along the Cedar River, City Hall the Renton airport from the Federal government moved in 1998 to a building at the corner of Main Avenue and Grady Way. for just$1 in 1946. 51. Renton Memorial 86.The community launched a new slogan- Renton Ahead of the Curve-in Stadium opened during the Fall of 1948 on the 1999. 87. In 1999, Renton High School's stock market team invested their site of the old Tanelli Dairy Farm. 52. For way to 1st place in the state in Economics America's Fall stock market decades, kids and adults have enjoyed fishing competition. 88.McKnight Middle School began hosting the Senior/Student along the Cedar River. 53. In 1954,the Boeing Dance to help bridge the generation gap in 1999. 89.The Renaissance was Company ushered in the Jet Age and built the the first component of the Daily Project to be completed in downtown Renton in world's first successful jetliner,the Boeing 707, at 1999. 90. Renton's newest park,the Piazza,was opened in the heart of its Renton plant. 54. During the 1950s and 60s, downtown in 2000. 91. Renton High School began a major remodel in 2000 Renton Technical College operated classes that will include a new Community IKEA Performing Arts Center scheduled for around-the-clock to assist with Boeing's production completion in 2002. 92. Numerous high-tech companies are choosing of its first commercial jet plane,the 707. 55.Young Renton as a great place to locate a business in 2000. 93. Lodging and old alike enjoyed swimming in the Henry Moses Association was formed in 2000 to market the tourism and hospitality Pool,which opened in 1955 and was closed in 1997. 56. industry. 94.Cirque du Soleil pitched their big top in Renton in In the 1960's,teens would frequently cruise the Renton loop. 2000. 95.The Renton School District was selected by School 57. Beth Slingerland, a Renton teacher,developed the Match for the 2000 Ninth Annual School System'What Slingerland Approach to Language Arts(SALA) in the early 60's to Parents Want Award."96. In the year 2000, more than 80 assist children having difficulty learning to read. 58.The face of percent of certificated staff in the Renton School District transportation changed dramatically in the 1960's with the construction have five or more years of higher education and two of of Interstate 405. 59. Pacific Car and Foundry produced the steel girders every three teachers have advanced degrees in their for the Space Needle in 1962. 60.The Renton Public Library,dedicated in fields. 97.The City's new Skate Park opened in 1966, is famous for its design over the Cedar River. 61.The Renton 2001 at the site of the former Henry Moses Pool. Historical Society organized in 1966. 62. In 1966, Renton Technical College 98.Ground is expected to be broke in summer opened its first three buildings on its current campus in the Renton 2001 on Renton Technical College's new Highlands. 63. In 1969 Renton Hospital became Valley General Hospital and Technology Resource Center and construction is moved to its current location on Talbot Road.To more accurately reflect its expected to be completed by 2003. 99.A role in the community,the hospital changed its name to Valley Medical Center delegation from Renton's Sister City, Nishiwaki, in 1984. 64.The Lions Club formed a sister-city relationship with Nishiwaki, Japan, will visit in July 2001 to help celebrate Japan in 1969. 65. Lake Washington Beach Park opened in 1969 and was re- the City's Centennial. named Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park in 1978 in memory of the former Park 700.Centennial markers will be Director. 66.Jimi Hendrix, a hit sensation in rock and roll,died in 1970 and is buried at placed throughout Renton during Renton's Greenwood Cemetery. 67.A$100,000 grant from the Pacific Car and Foundry 2001 to recognize historically Foundation in 1969 provided funding for Carco Theatre,which opened in 1971. 68.The City significant events.A"History celebrated its Diamond Jubilee, honoring 75 years, in conjunction with the Country's Bicentennial Lives Here"guide will be in 1976. 69. In 1978, Renton Technical College was awarded full accreditation status from the available after all the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges. 70. Now listed as a Washington State Historic markers have been placed. building,the former Renton Fire Station at 3rd and Mill was converted to a Historical Museum in 1979. 71.Constructed in 1979,the Cedar River Trail extended from the Renton Public Library to the mouth of the river. In 1995 the trail was further extended east to the Maplewood Golf Course, making the trail nearly five miles. 72.An archeological dig was conducted in 1980 at a Duwamish longhouse site on the former Earlington Golf Course. 73.A fire nearly destroyed the McLendon Hardware store City of Renton in 1981.74. Renton Senior Activity Center opened in 1985. 75. McKnight Middle School was chosen ©2001 as a nationally recognized Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S Department of Education in 1985. flonor Our cPast - Celebrate Our Present -Imagine Our Future Y , lir$:,,,, V t*-;:': '..:' ,........,,it <7------1,4,1,„'.:',,..;.41-"..,., P''''''' � �" - _ lir, 'fi ,.; + - _ r i ;. k r ni9 r . 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Aitken Greg Wilson, Co-Chair, The Boeing Company Steve Anderson Sylvia Allen, City of Renton(Recreation Division) Louis Barei Jim Amandus, Rotary Club of Renton Julie Brewer Steve Anderson, Renton Historical Museum Ed Cooks Char Baker, Allied Arts of Renton Don Custer Jeri Bates, Greater Renton Chamber of Commerce Tami Dauenhauer Carrie Bergquist, Renton Historical Society Jack Fleming Julie Brewer, City of Renton (Community Relations) Stan Greene Randy Carmical, Renton Technical College Doug Kyes Bob and Judy Dunn, Cat's Eye Group, Inc. Delores Mead Phyllis Filippetti, The Boeing Company Sonja Mejlaender Sara Gamer, City of Renton(Community Relations) Bob Minkler Nancy Hoben, Allied Arts of Renton Betty Nokes Doug Kyes, Renton Municipal Arts Commission Mike Patoshnik Edie-Mae Lawyer, Renton Lions Club/Renton AARP Marilyn Petersen Loran Lichty, Renton Assembly Manio Phillips Del Mead, Soroptimist International of Renton Marge Richter Sonja Mejlaender,City of Renton(Community Relations) John Thompson Toni Nelson, Renton City Council Homer Venishnick Barbara Nilson, Allied Arts of Renton Betty Nokes, Renton Community Foundation } King Parker, Renton City Council Vn lQ Clark Petersen, City of Renton (Library) 01. � 2001 O O� Marge Richter, Renton Citizen 19 Ethel Telban, Renton Historical Society � John Thompson, City of Renton (Maintenance Division) • Larry Warren, Renton Ecumenical Association of Churches e?ten40-\. 2001 Centennia(Pr fect Last updated -December 20, 2001 7iistor of en an 1<eferences Buerge, David M. 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Vnt0 1901 2001 0:c% . � e12 tenll" Renton Time 15ne 63 S4ject into 1901 2001 � tenr'� ea Timeline 1y Su& ect 9n4x Antique Galleries 1 Early Service Stations 8-10 Appliance Stores 1 Electric Power 10 Art in Public Places 1-3 Feed Stores 10 Auto Manufacturers &Agencies 3 Fire Chiefs 10 Banks 3 Fire Department 10-11 Beauty Salons 3 Fires 11 Blacksmiths 3 First Explorers & Settlers 11-12 Boeing Company, The4 Florist Shops & Greenhouses 12 Brick &Tile Industry 4 Food Manufacturing 12 Bridges 4 Fraternal Organizations 12 Butcher Shops 4 Garbage Collection 13 Cedar River 4 Garden Clubs 13 Chamber of Commerce 4-5 Glass Works 13 Churches 5 Granges 13 Cigar Factory 5 Grocery & General Stores 13 City Attorney 5 Hardware Stores 14 City Clerks 6 Health Food Stores 14 City Council members 6 Higher Education 14 City Government 6 Historical Publications 14 City Growth&Incorporation 6-7 Horse Racing 14 City Treasurers/Finance Directors 7 Hospitals & Clinics 14 Clothing Stores 7 Hotels &Motels 14 Coal Industry 7 Houser, Paul Jr 15 Coin Shops 8 Houser, Paul Sr 15 Confectioneries 8 Ice&Ice Cream 15 Dairy Farms 8 Industries & Property Development 15 Dentists 8 Inventions 16 Disasters 8 Jewelry Stores 16 Doctors 8 Lake Washington 16 Dry Cleaners 8 Landscape Service 16 Laundry &Dry Cleaning Services 16 Renton Population 24-25 Librarians/Library Directors 16 Resorts 25-26 Libraries 16-17 Restaurants & Cafes 26 Logging Industry & Lumber Supplies 17 Retail Stores 26 Magazines 17 Retirement Communities 26 Mayors 17-18 Saloons & Taverns 26-27 Mortuaries & Cemeteries 18 School Superintendents 27 Moses Family 18 Schools 27-29 Municipal Court Judges 18 Service Clubs 29 Museums 18-19 Sewer System 29 Newspapers 19-21 Shoe Repair& Shoemakers 29 Nurseries 21 Shopping Centers 29 Parks 21-22 Sister City Program 29 Parks Directors 22 Springbrook Dairy Farm 29 Pawn Brokers 22 Springbrook Trout Farm 29 Photo Studios 22 Steel Industry 29 Police 22-23 Street Railways & Buses 30 Professional Organizations 23 Theaters 30 Prohibition 23 U.S. Post Offices 30-31 Railroads 23 Veterinarians 31 Recreation 23 Water System 31 Renton Airport 23-24 Women's Organizations 31 Renton Citizen of the Year 24 Renton Community Band 24 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1973 Antique Galleries St. Charles Place,owned by Charles Divilbiss, opened at 230 Wells Avenue South. 1993 Antique Galleries Relics -Antiques, owned by Michelle O'Harra, opened at 229 Wells Avenue South. 1994 Antique Galleries Downtown Renton Antique Mall,owned by Bev and Ira Franklin, opened at 210 Wells Avenue South. 1994 Antique Galleries Uptown Glassworks and Antiques, owned by Dennis K.Mullen, opened at 230 Main Avenue South. 1995 Antique Galleries Park Avenue Antiques and Collectibles, owned by Bev and Bruce Anderson, opened at 101 Park Avenue North. 1995 Antique Galleries The Cellar Door(now the Venus Moon Gift Shop), owned by Jeannie Keyes, opened at 903 South 3rd. 1996 Antique Galleries Cedar River Antique Mall, owned by Bill and Joan Borland, opened at 900 South 3rd Street. 1997 Antique Galleries Antique Palace Too and Collectibles,managed by Mae Clemenson, opened at 807 3rd Street. 1997 Antique Galleries Puget Sound Fine Art and Antique Gallery, owned by Lawrence C. Mroczek, opened at 717 South 3rd. 1999 Antique Galleries Antique Country Station, owned by Rod Stewart and Melanie Nelson, opened at 219 South 3rd Street. 1999 Antique Galleries Girlfriend's Antiques and Collectibles, owned by Becky Mehtola, Debra Turner, and Rebecca Willsey, opened at 920 South 3rd Street. 2000 Antique Galleries Backporch, owned by Renee and Victor Tobias, opened at 924 South 3rd Street. 1979 Appliance Stores King and Bunny's Discount Appliances and TV's. Sunset Boulvard. King Parker,owner. 1910 Art in Public Places "Chief Seattle Fountain -Iron Mike,"by A. Wehn. Gift of Renton Fire Department to the City. Now located on Renton Historical Museum grounds. 1938 Art in Public Places "The Coal Miner," a painting by Jacob Elshin. First displayed at Renton Post Office, now located at Highlands Library (WPA project). 1966 Art in Public Places Bronze screen,by Marvin Herrard at Renton Public Library. 1966 Art in Public Places Eighty-five art prints purchased by the PTA to rotate among the Renton schools. 1968 Art in Public Places "Bronze Owl," a sculpture by G. Alan Wright. Gift of Renton Rotary Caper displayed at City Hall. 1969 Art in Public Places Fountain at Renton Public Library area,by Glen Hunt. Gift of Williams and Swanson. 1976 Art in Public Places "Icosahedron," a steel sculpture by Gregory Parson in Kiwanis Park near Chamber of Commerce. Bicentennial Project. Page 1 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1979 Art in Public Places "Firemen in Action," an enameled metal mural by Scott Fife, located at the fire station at 2nd and Mill. 1979 Art in Public Places "Trees," a tapestry woven by Peg McNaire, located at Renton Senior Activity Center. 1979 Art in Public Places Cotton woven hanging by Marcy Johnson, located at Renton Senior Activity Center. 1979 Art in Public Places Stained glass windows by Hill&Associates. A gift of Mr.And Mrs. Charles Ruud located at Renton Senior Activity Center. 1980 Art in Public Places "Wolves and Indian Baskets," a sculpture by Richard Beyer. 1981 Art in Public Places "Early Industries of Renton," a mural by John W. Elliott. Originally displayed at Seattle First National Bank on Williams Street, then donated to Renton Historical Museum. 1982 Art in Public Places "Interface," a bronze sculpture at Coulon Park by Phillip Levine. 1982 Art in Public Places "Turn of the Century Fire Chief"at Fire Station#13 by Robert Rae. 1984 Art in Public Places "Celebrate the Salmon." Fabric weavings at Renton Public Library by Kerstin Schwizer. 1984 Art in Public Places "Donkey Runaway from the Mines," a sculpture at Tonklin Park by Richard Beyer. 1984 Art in Public Places "Stiltwalker," a bronze silicon sculpture at Liberty Park by Ray Jensen. 1988 Art in Public Places "Equi," by Renton Voc.Tech at Burnett Linear Park, directed by Drex Addison. 1988 Art in Public Places "History of Renton" quilt at Renton Community Center by Senior Center Quilters. 1989 Art in Public Places "Nine Forms," glass tile-covered seats at the Community Center terrace overlooking the Cedar River,by Elizabeth Mapelli. 1989 Art in Public Places "Renton Changes," painted panels at the Community Center by Kay Slusarenko. 1989 Art in Public Places Enamel on steel on east wall of the Community Center,by Bonnie Branson. 1990 Art in Public Places "We Are All In This Boat Together," Cedar River near the Senior Center, by Harold Balaz. 1992 Art in Public Places "Erasmus Smithers Family at the Black River," a mural by Doug Kyes, located in the Renton Historical Museum. 1995 Art in Public Places "The Lace Maker," by Jerry Lee(a mural after the Vermeer painting), located on the rear wall of the Sewing Machine Shop on Main Street. Page 2 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1995 Art in Public Places "Wells Avenue Street Scene," a mural by Doug Kyes at the Renton Historical Museum. 1996 Art in Public Places Mural at rear of Armondo's restaurant,by Jerry Lee. 2000 Art in Public Places "Color Book of the City of Renton," drawings by Doug Kyes for Renton River Days. 1916 Automobile Manufacturers&Agencies Mayner Motor Co. opened on Burnett Avenue. 1918 Automobile Manufacturers&Agencies H.F. Weeks opened a Ford dealership. 1923 Automobile Manufacturers&Agencies Richard and Max Clarke opened a Ford dealership at 4th and Main. In 1940 they moved it to Bronson Way. 1932 Automobile Manufacturers&Agencies Hayden Williams and John Swanson opened a Chevrolet dealership at 2nd and Burnett. 1948 Automobile Manufacturers&Agencies A group of Renton investors headed by Roy McCarthy rented space at Renton Boeing to begin manufacture of"The Mustang," a small bus-type automobile. The venture failed. 1996 Automobile Manufacturers&Agencies Renton Automall was established at SW Grady Way and Lind Avenue SW. 1909 Banks Citizens Bank opened at 4th and Wells. 1923 Banks First Federal Savings and Loan opened at 3rd and Wells, E. P. Wilson,President. 1923 Banks First National Bank of Renton was absorbed by Citizens Bank and moved to 3rd and Williams. 1930 Banks First National Bank of Renton was absorbed by Joshua Green and became Peoples Bank and Trust. 1941 Banks R.E. Theinhardt became president of First Federal Savings and Loan Association. 1947 Banks First National Bank of Renton opened. 1954 Banks Seattle First National Bank opened. 1961 Banks H.A. Blencoe became president of First Federal Savings and Loan Association. 1961 Banks Washington Mutual opened in Renton. 1973 Banks Community Bank founded. 1981 Banks SeaFirst Bank moved to 3rd and Burnett. 1992 Banks First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Renton became First Savings Bank of Renton. 1930 Beauty Salons Minnie Berry's Beauty Salon opened. 1938 Beauty Salons Ann Burdulis- Beautecraft School of Beauty,Wells Avenue South. 1949 Beauty Salons Jean's Beauty Salon,owned by Jean Newell, opened on Wells Avenue South. 1901 Blacksmiths Priebe Brothers blacksmith shop opened on 3rd Street between Williams and Burnett. 1910 Blacksmiths Kassner Brothers blacksmith shop opened at 3rd and Main. Page 3 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1940 Boeing Company, The Contracted with U.S.Navy to build patrol seaplanes. 1942 Boeing Company,The Built the first B-29's for the U.S. Army. 1946 Boeing Company,The The Renton plant closed. 1949 Boeing Company,The The Renton plant partially reopened to build C-97 strato-freighters and K-C-97's. 1954 Boeing Company,The Began building 707's 1962 Boeing Company,The The Boeing Company bought the Renton plant from the U.S. Government. 1901 Brick& Tile Industry Renton Clay Works began operation on the north side of Renton Hill near the bank of the river. 1905 Brick & Tile Industry Renton Clay Works was sold to the Denny-Renton Clay and Coal Company. At one time it was the largest brick paving factory in the world. 1927 Brick& Tile Industry Denny-Renton Clay and Coal Company was sold to Gladding McBean Company. 1962 Brick&Tile Industry Gladding McBean Company merged with International Pipe and Ceramic Corporation and became Interpace. 1993 Brick&Tile Industry Interpace property was purchased by the City of Renton for a park. 1867 Bridges Black River bridge built in Renton just north of present 3rd and Rainier. 1912 Bridges Mitchell Bridge crossed the Black River and ended at Logan and Commercial Streets. 1927 Bridges Tobin Bridge,an extension of Renton Avenue (Seattle),crossed Rainier Avenue at Tobin Avenue. 1901 Butcher Shops Duncalf and Company butcher shop opened Walla Walla. 1908 Butcher Shops Eagle Grocery, owned by Regildo Pistoresi, opened at 3rd and Williams. 1909 Butcher Shops Gieldseth and Company opened on South Wells. 1912 Butcher Shops Johnson Grocery and Meat Market opened on Factory Street in north Renton. 1912 Butcher Shops Melrose Meat Market opened at Wells and Walla Walla. 1918 Butcher Shops Bennett Meat Market opened at North 2nd and Park Avenue. 1940 Butcher Shops Renton Fish Market opened at 714 South 3rd. 1950 Butcher Shops Bill and John's Meat Market,owned by John Santi, opened at 3rd and Main Street. 1912 Cedar River Dredging began on the Cedar River after formation of Commercial Waterway#2. 1912 Cedar River The Cedar River channeled directly into Lake Washington. 1912 Chamber of Commerce Commercial Club organized. Page 4 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1919 Chamber of Commerce Renton Chamber of Commerce organized. 1945 Chamber of Commerce Henry Reynolds, first Manager of the Renton Chamber of Commerce. 1962 Chamber of Commerce Kay F. Johnson,Manager of the Renton Chamber of Commerce. 1992 Chamber of Commerce Betty Nokes, Manager of the Renton Chamber of Commerce. 1999 Chamber of Commerce Sharon Eklund,Manager of the Renton Chamber of Commerce. 1885 Churches First Prebysterian Church opened on Mill Street South, on Renton Hill. 1897 Churches St. Luke's Episcopal Church opened on Burnett. Moved to Wells Avenue South in 1928. 1901 Churches First Baptist Church of Renton opened. 1902 Churches First Methodist Church opened on Williams Street. 1905 Churches St. Anthony Catholic Church opened on Morris Street South. 1926 Churches Assembly of God church opened on Walla Walla Avenue. 1926 Churches Christian Science Reading Room opened at 220 Whitworth. 1926 Churches St. Anthony School was built. 1940 Churches Renton Lutheran Church opened. 1946 Churches Highlands Community Church was built on NE 10th Street. 1954 Churches St. Mathew's Lutheran Church was built at 1700 Edmonds. 1958 Churches Bethlehem Lutheran Church opened at 1024 Monroe. 1965 Churches The Salvation Army opened on Williams Street. 1977 Churches Solid Rock Baptist Church,first held in Margie Williams'home. Reverend J.W. Henderson, first pastor. In 1983,name changed to Martin Luther King, Jr., and moved to 13611 SE 116th Street. 1909 Cigar Factory A cigar factory was opened on Wells Street. 1901 City Attorney Sydney J.Williams 1908 City Attorney Paul Houser, Sr. 1915 City Attorney Daniel Gaby 1920 City Attorney Lot Davis 1925 City Attorney Agnes Richmond 1933 City Attorney John W. Dobson 1939 City Attorney Paul Houser, Sr. 1942 City Attorney John W. Dobson 1947 City Attorney Arthur L. Haugan 1956 City Attorney Gerard M. Shellan 1977 City Attorney Lawrence J. Warren Page 5 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1901 City Clerks George W. Custer 1904 City Clerks William Delk 1905 City Clerks A.W. Ticknor 1908 City Clerks Andrew Adams 1908 City Clerks D.H.Rees 1909 City Clerks A.W. Ticknor 1913 City Clerks Grant Bates 1919 City Clerks William J. Williams 1922 City Clerks Agnes Edwards 1946 City Clerks Wiley Crook 1955 City Clerks Floyd W. Shaff 1956 City Clerks Elton L. Alexander 1959 City Clerks Vern Morris 1961 City Clerks Helmie Nelson 1972 City Clerks Delores A. Mead 1982 City Clerks Maxine E. Motor 1991 City Clerks Marilyn Petersen 2001 City Councilmembers Dan Clawson,President; Randy Corman;Kathy Koelker-Wheeler;Toni Nelson; King Parker; Don Perrson; and Teri Briere. Note: All other Council- members are archived with the City Clerk's Office. 1876 City Government U.S.Postal Service officially established Renton as the name of the post office. 1908 City Government Renton City Council passed an ordinance requiring cows within the city limits to be licensed and wear an identifying tag. 1910 City Government Mary Wilson cast the first ballot by a woman in Renton. 1913 City Government Women acted as judges and clerks for the first time during a city election. 1919 City Government Hattie Butler was installed as the first woman City Council Member in Renton 1923 City Government First city hall was located on Wells Avenue South. 1954 City Government City Hall moved to Cedar River Park. 1969 City Government City Hall built on Cedar River at 200 Mill Avenue South. 1975 City Government Bicentennial and Diamond Jubilee celebration. 1978 City Government Renton Senior Center opened at 211 Burnett Avenue North. Shawn Daly,Coordinator 1980 City Government Barbara Shinpoch became the first woman mayor. 1999 City Government City Hall moved to Benson and Grady Way. 2001 City Government Renton Centennial, September 6, 2001. 1876 City Growth& Incorporation Erasmus Smithers drew up the first plat of Renton and named it in honor of Captain William Renton. Page 6 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1901 City Growth&Incorporation Renton was incorporated as a fourth class city on September 6th. 1903 City Growth&Incorporation Erasmus Smithers drew up the second and third additions to Renton. 1908 City Growth&Incorporation Renton became a third class city. 1971 City Growth&Incorporation Renton's status was upgraded to an optional Municipal Code city. 1901 City Treasurers/Finance Directors John Bevan 1903 City Treasurers/Finance Directors T.H.Williams 1905 City Treasurers/Finance Directors William Tonkin 1915 City Treasurers/Finance Directors Thomas Dobson 1919 City Treasurers/Finance Directors T.J.Richmond 1923 City Treasurers/Finance Directors Agnes Edwards 1927 City Treasurers/Finance Directors T.F.Meehan 1938 City Treasurers/Finance Directors Paul Green 1944 City Treasurers/Finance Directors W.E. Martin 1946 City Treasurers/Finance Directors Dorothea Gossett 1971 City Treasurers/Finance Directors William E.Bennett(acting) 1972 City Treasurers/Finance Directors Gwen Marshall 1982 City Treasurers/Finance Directors Michael J.Mulcahy 1986 City Treasurers/Finance Directors Dan Clemens 1993 City Treasurers/Finance Directors Victoria Runkle 1950 Clothing Stores Western Wear, first called Renton Economy Store, founded by Issac "Ike" Benveniste. 1853 Coal Industry R.W. Bigelow discovered coal on his Black River property below Earlington Hill. 1853 Coal Industry Renton Coal Company was formed by Erasmus Smithers, Thomas Morris, and Charles Shattuck. 1874 Coal Industry Renton Coal Company began shipping coal to Seattle by barge. 1874 Coal Industry Talbot Mine opened in the north face of Talbot Hill. 1885 Coal Industry Miners went on strike at Renton Coal Company. 1895 Coal Industry Renton Cooperative Coal Mine opened by a group of miners in the area. 1898 Coal Industry Renton Cooperative Coal Company tracts on Renton Hill were added to the original plat of the town. 1912 Coal Industry Briquette plant constructed by Pacific Coast Coal Company at the southeastern end of Lake Washington. The plant produced 4-ounce and 10- ounce oval briquettes composed of pulverized coal and asphalt binding. 1915 Coal Industry Black River Coal Company opened the Earlington Mine. 1931 Coal Industry Sam Nicholls headed United Mine Workers, Renton Local 6380. Page 7 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1964 Coin Shops Renton Coin Shop opened by F.T. McNeelan. 1909 Confectionaries Poterbin Confectionary and Cigars on Walla Walla Avenue. 1911 Confectionaries Vioue's Confectionary, corner of Wells and 3rd. 1914 Confectionaries Milhuff Confectionary and Public Comfort Station at (triangle) 3rd, Main, and Walla Walla. 1857 Dairy Farms Smithers Farm Dairy was begun by Erasmus Smithers. 1857 Dairy Farms W.P. Smith Farm in north Renton had a herd of 30 cows. 1911 Dairy Farms D.F. Gambini had a dairy in north Renton. 1928 Dairy Farms Caraccioli Dairy Farm was located in south Renton area near Talbot Hill. 1939 Dairy Farms D.F.Tonelli sold his farm property to the Renton School District for the construction of the Renton Stadium. 1918 Dentists Dr. John Harries 1925 Dentists Dr. C.P. Ambrose 1928 Dentists Dr. John Ivan Wilson 1940 Dentists Dr. Jess Ochs. Retired in 1978. 1911 Disasters Major flood in Renton. 1946 Disasters Flood damaged Logan Street Bridge. 1949 Disasters Earthquake caused severe damage to some buildings. 1955 Disasters Two Northern Pacific engines collided at 7th and Burnett. 1995 Disasters Cedar River overflowed the Renton Airport. 2001 Disasters 6.8 earthquake February 28 at 11:00 a.m. 1901 Doctors Dr. Abijah I.Beach 1906 Doctors Dr.Adolph Bronson 1908 Doctors Dr. Charles L.Dixon 1914 Doctors Dr. Kenneth J.Holtz 1920 Doctors Dr. P.C.Mikkelsen 1927 Doctors Dr. Hugh Adams 1939 Doctors Dr.John Carney 1940 Doctors Dr. S.J. Vukov 1942 Doctors Dr. Rudolph Heilpern 1943 Doctors Dr. Dean Pettibone 1948 Dry Cleaners Puhich Dry Cleaners opened by Pauline Puhich. Now operated by Joe and Joan Puhich at 319 Main Avenue. 1911 Early Service Stations Renton Garage and Service Station, operated on Main Street by Bill Thompson. 1914 Early Service Stations Renton Auto Repair and Service Station,opened at 2nd and Williams Street. Page 8 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1914 Early Service Stations Wayne Armstrong operated an auto repair shop at 4th and Williams. Razed in 2000 to make space for the Renton Transit Center. 1915 Early Service Stations Owl Garage and Gas, operated at 2nd and Mill Street by Frank Davis. 1916 Early Service Stations Renton Tire Shop and Service Station opened on 3rd Avenue. 1920 Early Service Stations Maxwell Station, operated at Bronson and Meadow by Archie Gustine. 1923 Early Service Stations Reid&Cooks' Service Station operated at 3rd and Burnett by Walt Cooks and Walt Reid. 1926 Early Service Stations Time Sunset Eagle Service Station operated at 3rd and Williams by Zilli and Barei. 1927 Early Service Stations Mike's Service Station operated on Sunset Boulevard by Mike Potoshnick, Sr. 1927 Early Service Stations Union Station operated at Bronson and Garden by William Strain. 1928 Early Service Stations Barei Brothers Service Station operated at corner of Old Longacres Road and Rainier Avenue by Umberto Barei. 1930 Early Service Stations Phillips Brothers Service Station operated at 3rd and Logan by Nando,Manio, and Oliver Phillips. 1933 Early Service Stations Frank Mathewson operated Mathewson Fuel(gas, coal, and wood) in Earlington. 1935 Early Service Stations Kenny Eakle operated Kenny Eakle's Signal at 2nd and Williams. 1936 Early Service Stations Richfield Gas Station operated on Sunset Boulevard by Hugh White and Ed Burrows. 1939 Early Service Stations Mathewson's Automotive operated on Rainier Avenue(Bryn Mawr)by Frank Mathewson. 1945 Early Service Stations Signal Gas operated at 2nd and Logan by Kenny Eakle. 1920's Early Service Stations Associated Station, operated at Bronson and Meadow by Art Biel. 1920's Early Service Stations Gilmore Station, Maple Valley,by Zerwoodis. 1920's Early Service Stations Richfield Station, operated at 3rd and Morris by Beanblossom,Rivily and Nando Phillips. 1920's Early Service Stations Shell Station,operated at Bronson and Factory by Ed Wolski. 1930's Early Service Stations Gebinini and Armstrong operated a station on Bronson Way. 1930's Early Service Stations O'Harra operated a station at 2nd and Mill. 1930's Early Service Stations Pedersen Brothers Shell Station and Auto Repair operated at corner of Park and Bronson Way. Page 9 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1930's Early Service Stations Richfield Station operated at 2nd and Main by Al Morgan. 1930's Early Service Stations Richfield Station, operated at Bronson and Mill by Belando. 1930's Early Service Stations Standard Oil Station operated at Bronson and Park by Peretti. 1898 Electric Power Snoqualmie Falls Power Company built the switching station at 3rd and Mill. 1912 Electric Power Five power companies merged to form Puget Sound Traction, Light, and Power Company. Power used mainly for electric lights. 1920 Electric Power Main Renton customers of Puget Power Company: Pacific Car and Foundry, Seattle Frog and Switch in Earlington, Gladding McBean,Renton Coal Company,Briquette Plant. 1929 Electric Power Shuffleton oil-powered plant built on south shore of Lake Washington by Puget Sound Power and Light Company. 1956 Electric Power Puget Sound Power and Light Company built its new offices at Benson Road and Grady Way. 1898 Feed Stores Renton Feed Store was operated by Robert Wood, Jr., as manager. 1924 Feed Stores Renton Feed Store was operated by Art G.Nelson. 1925 Feed Stores Lande Feed Company on South Burnett opened, owned by C.O. Lande. 2000 Feed Stores Lande Feed Company closed. 1902 Fire Chiefs Jim Flynn 1903 Fire Chiefs Harry Richmond 1903 Fire Chiefs Jack Pritchard 1904 Fire Chiefs Jim Flynn 1906 Fire Chiefs Joe Wood, Sr. 1932 Fire Chiefs Clarence Dullahant 1939 Fire Chiefs Ed Burrows 1941 Fire Chiefs Joe Wood, Jr. 1945 Fire Chiefs Floyd Lawrence 1963 Fire Chiefs M.C. "Scotty" Walls 1974 Fire Chiefs George H. Williams 1977 Fire Chiefs Richard Geissler 1983 Fire Chiefs A. Lee Wheeler 1900 Fire Department Renton's first volunteer fire department was organized. 1908 Fire Department First fire station was built on Wells Avenue between 2nd and 3rd Streets. It housed a chemical cart. 1923 Fire Department A new brick firehouse and City Hall was built on Wells Avenue. Page 10 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1923 Fire Department First motorized fire fighting equipment was a converted Model T Ford combined with a hose and 40-gallon chemical tank with ladders and 1942 Fire Department extinguishers.P A new fire station was built at Houser Way and Mill Street with WPA funds. 1943 Fire Department Highland Fire Station was built. 1979 Fire Department A new fire station was built at 2nd and Mill. Senator Henry Jackson attended the dedication. 1899 Fires Women's bucket brigade saved downtown Renton, using water from a train engine. 1910 Fires Melrose Hotel 1930 Fires Savage Lumber Company destroyed by fire. 1934 Fires Renton Shingle Mill 1936 Fires Earlington Club House 1943 Fires Potlatch Lumber Company 1949 Fires Explosion and fire at "China Clipper" café on 3rd Street near A&H Drug Store. Damaged Thriftway grocery, A&H, and Santi's Furniture. 1957 Fires Barbee Mill destroyed. 1963 Fires Renton Hardware 1963 Fires Rollerland Skating Rink 1964 Fires K.P. Hall 1964 Fires Williams and Swanson Garage 1974 Fires Lande Feed Company- 150 bales of hay dragged out to be wetted down. 1981 Fires McLendon Hardware. 1849 First Explorers&Settlers Colonel Issac N. Ebey explored the Duwamish and Renton area by canoe. 1853 First Explorers&Settlers Dr. R.W. Bigelow homesteaded on the Black River below Earlington Hill. Discovered coal on the property. 1853 First Explorers&Settlers Henry Tobin settles on the Black River. 1856 First Explorers&Settlers Erasmus M. Smithers settled in the Renton area on the Black River. 1856 First Explorers&Settlers Peter Andrews homesteaded in north Renton. 1856 First Explorers&Settlers William P. Smith and wife Lizzie homesteaded on 172 acres on the north bank of the Cedar River. Later formed a summer resort on the property. 1857 First Explorers&Settlers Erasmus Smithers married widow Diana Tobin and their property enlarged to 480 acres. 1863 First Explorers&Settlers Christian Clymer homesteaded 156.93 acres on Earlington Hill. Page 11 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1875 First Explorers & Settlers Erasmus Smithers filed the first plat of Renton on the eastern part of his property. Named it Renton in honor of Captain William Renton. 1878 First Explorers & Settlers Robert Wood and his family arrived from Texas and opened the first department store in Renton. 1880 First Explorers & Settlers Francis B. Hayes and family settled at Buffalo Station. 1884 First Explorers & Settlers Tonkin's General Store was opened by James Tonkin in Tonkin's Triangle at 4th and Williams. 1897 First Explorers & Settlers Captain Burrows built the Summer and Winter Pleasure and Fishing Resort at the mouth of the Black River on Lake Washington. 1910 Florist Shops&Greenhouses Jack E.Hayes built the first greenhouse in King County at Buffalo Station. 1918 Florist Shops&Greenhouses Edward F. Betz built a greenhouse in north Renton. 1929 Florist Shops&Greenhouses Robert Pratt opened a florist shop on Wells Street. It was later moved to 3rd Street. 1938 Florist Shops&Greenhouses Earlington Greenhouse was opened by Toshio Mano. 1942 Florist Shops&Greenhouses Robert Pratt, florist and carnation specialist, propagated a number of new carnation varieties that became very popular with area gardeners. 1945 Florist Shops&Greenhouses Hebner Brothers operated a florist shop on Third Street. 1945 Florist Shops&Greenhouses Renton Greenhouse&Florist was purchased by George and Emma Nakashima. 1947 Florist Shops&Greenhouses Betz Florist Shop,owned by Clinton Betz,was opened on 3rd Street. 1970 Florist Shops&Greenhouses Paul Corman purchased Pratt's Florist Shop. 1972 Florist Shops&Greenhouses Cugini Florist Shop, owned by Dario Cugini, was opened on 3rd Street. 1981 Florist Shops&Greenhouses Toni Nelson acquired Renton Flower Shop. 1908 Food Manufacturing The Columbus Macaroni Factory was organized by Batiste Agnesani and Augusto Gebinini with eleven stockholders, located on Cedar Avenue South and later moved to Burnett Avenue South. Closed in 1924. 1923 Food Manufacturing Vitomen Cereal Company opened on Burnett. 1881 Fraternal Organizations St. Andrews Masonic Lodge#35 organized. 1884 Fraternal Organizations I.O.O.F. Oddfellows Lodge#28 organized. 1889 Fraternal Organizations Rebekah Columbine Lodge#117 organized. 1900 Fraternal Organizations Order of Eastern Star,Nesika Chapter 1907 Fraternal Organizations Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie#1722 organized. 1933 Fraternal Organizations Veterans of Foreign Wars Post#1263 Page 12 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1910 Garbage Collection The City of Renton passed its first garbage collection ordinance, which required all garbage wagons to be water-tight and covered with tarpaulins. 1931 Garbage Collection The City of Renton leased property for a garbage disposal and dump. 1929 Garden Clubs Renton Garden Club organized. 1949 Garden Clubs Sunset View Garden Club organized. 1904 Glass Works Renton Glass Works Company began producing bottles in a plant located north of the Renton mine and below Benson Highway. 1908 Glass Works Renton Glass Company purchased the glass plant from Renton Glass Works Company. 1994 Glass Works Uptown Glassworks opened at 230 Main Avenue South, Dennis K. Mullen, owner. 1915 Granges May Creek Valley#580 1916 Granges Swan Lake Grange#612 1917 Granges Earlington Heights Grange#658 1917 Granges Renton Hill Grange#656 1919 Granges Progressive Grange#699 1876 Grocery& General Stores George W. Tibbetts and H.H. Snow opened a grocery store. 1877 Grocery&General Stores Gum King and Company opened a Chinese grocery store near the Denny-Renton Clay plant to serve the 320 Chinese laborers building the Seattle and Walla Walla railroad. 1884 Grocery& General Stores Tonkin's General Store was opened by James Tonkin in Tonkin's Triangle at 4th and Williams. 1898 Grocery& General Stores Renton Cash Grocery,Thomas Harries,proprietor. 1909 Grocery& General Stores Williams and McKnight began as a bakery on Burnett Street, then occupied the Thorne Building on Wells Street until 1934. 1912 Grocery&General Stores Johnson's Grocery was opened in north Renton by Louis Johnson. 1915 Grocery&General Stores Piemonte Grocery, owned by Louis Delaurenti and Rico Businello, opened on 3rd Street. 1915 Grocery&General Stores Tonkin's Grocery moved by Josiah Tonkin to 3rd and Williams. 1917 Grocery& General Stores Covey's Grocery, owned by Joseph Covey, opened at Wells and Walla Walla. 1929 Grocery& General Stores Ted's Earlington Market was opened by Ted Sipila on Earlington Hill. 1943 Grocery& General Stores Lotto's Food Center was opened by Mike Lotto at 3rd and Main. 1948 Grocery&General Stores First Market Basket Grocery Store was opened by Mike Lotto on Bronson Way in north Renton. Page 13 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1875 Hardware Stores Charles Sumner Custer first settled in Newcastle,but soon moved to Renton and started what became Renton Hardware. 1917 Hardware Stores Burt Custer opened Renton Hardware and Furniture on Wells Street. 1927 Hardware Stores M.J. "Pop" McLendon opened U.S. Junk on Wells Avenue. Later moved to the former Clarke Ford dealership building on Bronson Way. 1940 Hardware Stores Donald N. and William B. Custer opened a new store at 230 Wells Avenue. 1962 Hardware Stores A second Custer Hardware store was opened in the Renton Highlands. 1981 Hardware Stores Fire nearly destroyed the McLendon Hardware at Second and Burnett(old Tradewell store). 1971 Health Food Stores Minkler's Green Earth Nutrition opened at 125 Airport Way. Owned by Bob Minkler. 1905 Higher Education Mental Science College established in Bryn Mawr. 1991 Higher Education Renton Vocational-Technical Institute established in Renton by Dr. Roberts. 2000 Higher Education WSU Cooperative Extension established in Renton. 1976 Historical Publications "Renton-From Coal to Jets," by Morda C. Slawson (an American Revolution Bicentennial Project of the Renton Historical Society). 1987 Historical Publications "Little History of Renton,Washington,"by Jack R. Evans and Paul Rowe. SCW Publications. 1989 Historical Publications "Renton-Where Water Took Wing,"by David M. Buerge. Windsor Publications. 1933 Horse Racing Longacres Race Track opened August 3rd. 1992 Horse Racing Longacres Race Track ceased operation. 1911 Hospitals &Clinics Renton Hospital (Dr. Bronson) 1938 Hospitals &Clinics Bronson Memorial (Dr. Adams) 1945 Hospitals &Clinics New Renton Hospital 1949 Hospitals & Clinics Renton Group Health Clinic 1966 Hospitals &Clinics Valley General Hospital (The Wheel). Later became the K-Mart location. 1968 Hospitals &Clinics New Group Health Clinic(Bronson Way) 1984 Hospitals &Clinics Valley General Hospital name changed to Valley Medical Center. 1904 Hotels&Motels Gladstone Hotel operated by Mr. and Mrs. E.E. Duff at 140 South 3rd Street. 1905 Hotels&Motels The three-story,48-room Melrose Hotel was built by Ben Atkinson at Wells and Walla Walla. 1909 Hotels&Motels Western Hotel and Dining Room opened on 3rd Street in the Spencer Building. Page 14 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1911 Hotels&Motels The Renton Hotel, operated by Mrs. Kline, opened on Wells Avenue. 1917 Hotels&Motels The Hotel Renton opened on South 4th Street. 1923 Hotels&Motels Cabin Camp, consisting of 14 cabins on Sunset Highway, was built by Mike Potoshnik, Sr. 1940 Hotels&Motels Cabin City Camp opened on 3rd and Rainier. 1940 Hotels&Motels Slumberite Auto Camp opened on 3rd Street. 1942 Hotels&Motels Barei Rooming House opened on 2nd Street near Rainier Avenue. 1965 Hotels&Motels Renton Inn opened on Grady Way. It became a Holiday Inn in 1977. 1996 Hotels&Motels Holly Hedges Bed and Breakfast, owned by Lynn and Marion Thrasher,opened at 908 Grant on Renton 1942 Houser, Paul Jr. Paul Houser, Jr., was appointed executive director of Renton Housing Authority. 1912 Houser,Paul Sr. Paul Houser, Sr.,was elected to State Senate from 31st District. 1942 Ice & Ice Cream Ray Schneider and Jim Williams began operating an ice and ice cream factory on Williams Avenue South. Closed in 1955. 1907 Industries &Property Development Yule Spinning and Twine Manufacturing Company on north bank of the Cedar River between Wells and Williams Streets. Never began operation. 1912 Industries&Property Development Seattle Frog and Switch Company was opened by the Tom Henehan family. Went out of business in 1932. 1949 Industries&Property Development Renton Coil Spring Company, founded by B. Ray Pepka, at 425 South 7th. 1961 Industries&Property Development Kaye-Smith Publishing and Printing-Business Graphics, 720 Lind Avenue SW. Part of Burlington Northern Property Development. 1981 Industries&Property Development Kohl Company Property Development 1983 Industries&Property Development First City Equities -Earlington Golf Course 1985 Industries&Property Development Lincoln Properties -Lake Washington Boulevard. 1988 Industries&Property Development Container Corporation of America(Jefferson Smurfit Corporation). 1991 Industries &Property Development Black River Corporate Park 1992 Industries&Property Development Federal Aviation Administration 1994 Industries&Property Development Wizards of the Coast- game manufacturing. 1996 Industries&Property Development Multiple Zones International- computer hardware and software sales. 1998 Industries&Property Development K&L Distribution, Inc. 2000 Industries&Property Development Southport- Shuffleton Plant, developed by SECO. 2000 Industries& Property Development The Bluffs -Lincoln Properties,Lake Washington Boulevard. Page 15 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1901 Inventions John Beil invented the automatic Beil Stock Gate. 1905 Inventions Pacific Car and Foundry began manufacturing logging disconnect railroad cars. 1924 Inventions Pacific Car and Foundary patented the Rainier Bunk. 1933 Inventions Jerry Cordell and Jack Segur invented the C&S salmon spoon(Cordell and Segur Hunting and Tackle Company). 1925 Jewelry Stores Watkins Jewelry opened at 915 South 3rd Street. 1950 Jewelry Stores Ames Jewelry, Inc., opened at 814 3rd Avenue. 1953 Jewelry Stores Garland Jewelry, owned by Jack Slotnik, opened at 814 3rd Street. 1916 Lake Washington Lake Washington was lowered 11 feet due to the opening of Chittenden Government Locks. 1955 Landscape Service Landscape Associates, owner Gerald Edlund. 1906 Laundry&Dry Cleaning Services Renton Steam Laundry opened at Wells and Grady Way. 1909 Laundry&Dry Cleaning Services Imperial Steam Laundry opened at 4th and Wells. 1912 Laundry&Dry Cleaning Services Class A Dye Works opened at 44 South 3rd Street. 1946 Laundry&Dry Cleaning Services Service Laundry and Dry Cleaning was purchased from Money Rutledge by Paul Jassney. 1982 Laundry&Dry Cleaning Services Service Laundry and Dry Cleaning was renamed Service Linen and Supply. 2000 Laundry&Dry Cleaning Services Service Linen and Supply acquired former Henry Ford School property. 1914 Librarians/Library Directors Jennie Isackson 1914 Librarians/Library Directors Mary Roe(temporary) 1914 Librarians/Library Directors Nellie Wilson(temporary) 1926 Librarians/Library Directors Ruth Kirwin 1927 Librarians/Library Directors Winifred Daniels 1954 Librarians/Library Directors Alfred R. Kraig 1957 Librarians/Library Directors Harris C. McClaskey 1961 Librarians/Library Directors Beth Greggs(acting) 1962 Librarians/Library Directors Marcella Hillgen 1967 Librarians/Library Directors Ann Harker(acting) 1967 Librarians/Library Directors Jack L. Jones 1967 Librarians/Library Directors Title was changed from "Librarian" to "Library Director." 1969 Librarians/Library Directors Ann Harker(acting) 1970 Librarians/Library Directors Clark Petersen 1903 Libraries Miner's Library was opened on the second floor of the Brendels'Drug Store building. 1914 Libraries Carnegie Library was built on land donated by I. Sartori. 1964 Libraries Highlands Branch Library opened. Page 16 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1966 Libraries New public library was built on a bridge across the Cedar River. 1973 Libraries New Highlands Branch Library opened. 1870 Logging Industry & Lumber Supplies David Parker's sawmill was built at South 2nd and Mill Avenue in downtown Renton. 1883 Logging Industry& Lumber Supplies Logging began in the Highlands area. 1902 Logging Industry&Lumber Supplies The Beil brothers,Emmon, Orrie, and Ed,began clearing prime fir timber off the slopes around Greenwood Cemetery. 1905 Logging Industry&Lumber Supplies Twenty-eight sawmills were in operation in King County, according to a 1905 Chamber of Commerce booklet. 1910 Logging Industry& Lumber Supplies Renton Lumber Company opened on Factory Street, owned by Mr. Fairchild. 1930 Logging Industry& Lumber Supplies Savage Lumber Company opened at 125 Burnett. 1940 Logging Industry &Lumber Supplies See Lumber and Supply Company opened at 120 Mill Avenue South. 1945 Logging Industry&Lumber Supplies Barbee Mill bought by Alex Cugini, Sr.,Kennydale. 1959 Logging Industry& Lumber Supplies Barbee Mill resumed operation. 1962 Logging Industry& Lumber Supplies Seattle Lumber Company moved to Renton at 500 SW 16th. 1978 Logging Industry& Lumber Supplies Barbee Mill operation was taken over by Mrs. Josephine Cugini and Alex Cugini, Jr. 1901 Magazines The Westerner,Edgar Hampton, editor. Published in its own plant on Earlington Hill. The same building served as the Earlington post office. 1909 Magazines The Observer, a weekly magazine published by Calvin Rutherford and then by W.D. Guernsey. Went out of print in 1911. 1901 Mayors Dr.Abijah Ives Beach 1904 Mayors J. Edward Jones 1908 Mayors Frank E. Knowles 1909 Mayors Ben Ticknor 1910 Mayors Joe Wood 1912 Mayors Fred G. Smithers 1913 Mayors Charles T.McCowan 1914 Mayors Thomas Dobson 1915 Mayors Edward J. Hughes 1917 Mayors William Tonkin 1921 Mayors Thomas Raymond 1925 Mayors George Thomas 1926 Mayors Manchester Walters(never presided) 1926 Mayors Thomas Olsen 1927 Mayors George Beanblossom 1933 Mayors Ernest P.Wilson Page 17 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1935 Mayors "Oats" N. Cochran 1937 Mayors "Oats"N. Cochran 1939 Mayors George Beanblossom 1943 Mayors Ed Burrows 1947 Mayors Perry Mitchell 1948 Mayors Perry Mitchell 1949 Mayors Joe Baxter 1960 Mayors Frank Aliment 1964 Mayors Donald W. Custer 1969 Mayors Avery Garrett 1976 Mayors Charles J. Delaurenti 1980 Mayors Barbara Shinpoch 1988 Mayors Earl Clymer 1996 Mayors Jesse Tanner 1870 Mortuaries& Cemeteries Mt. Olivet Cemetery established. 1905 Mortuaries& Cemeteries Tachell Funeral Parlor opened at 4th and Wells. 1929 Mortuaries& Cemeteries Stokes Mortuary moved to 3rd Avenue. 1970 Mortuaries& Cemeteries Jimmi Hendrix was buried at Greenwood Cemetery. 1996 Mortuaries&Cemeteries Faull-Stokes mortuaries merged. 1969 Moses Family Henry Moses died. He was the last survivor of the Renton Duwamish Indian family who resided at Black River just west of Renton High School. 1901 Municipal Court Judges Fred Smithers 1903 Municipal Court Judges F.E.Knowles 1904 Municipal Court Judges Robert Thornburn 1911 Municipal Court Judges A.C.Wilson 1913 Municipal Court Judges T.J. Richmond 1917 Municipal Court Judges E.E.Duff 1921 Municipal Court Judges D.H.Mothorn 1921 Municipal Court Judges Jacob Snyder 1923 Municipal Court Judges Joe Wood, Sr. 1932 Municipal Court Judges J.E. McFarland 1933 Municipal Court Judges Lot Davis 1933 Municipal Court Judges Pieter Prins 1935 Municipal Court Judges J.E. McFarland 1948 Municipal Court Judges Donald G. Holm 1949 Municipal Court Judges Paul Houser,Jr. 1976 Municipal Court Judges Stanley Stone 1979 Municipal Court Judges Roger I. Lewis 1996 Municipal Court Judges Corinna D. Harn 1998 Municipal Court Judges Terry Jurado 1966 Museums Renton Historical Society was organized. 1970 Museums Renton Historical Society began publication of its quarterly newsletter. Page 18 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1972 Museums City fathers granted the Renton Historical Society the use of two small rooms in the Highlands Community Building for a few museum displays. 1974 Museums City fathers granted the Renton Historical Society the use of larger quarters in the former branch library in the Highlands. 1979 Museums City fathers granted the Renton Historical Society the use of the 1942 WPA former fire station at Houser and Mill for a museum. 1979 Museums The Renton Historical Museum is placed on the list of Washington Historical Buildings. It is the last WPA building in existence in the Renton area. 1898 Newspapers Renton Sentinel,began weekly publication. 1900 Newspapers Renton Reporter; one issue only. 1901 Newspapers King County Weekly;published by City Legals. Went out of print in 1902. 1903 Newspapers Renton Recorder,a weekly publication that went out of print in 1905. 1906 Newspapers Renton Weekly News,published by Frederick W. Sears. Went out of print in 1911. 1909 Newspapers The Renton Journal,published weekly by P.W. Ulmer. Went out of print in 1911. 1911 Newspapers Renton Herald,published weekly by R.J. Pettie. Sold to Hugo Kelley in 1912. Went out of print in 1917. 1911 Newspapers Renton Tribune,published weekly by Charles D. Ulmer and son,P.W.Ulmer. Went out of print in 1913. 1917 Newspapers Renton News Record,published by Charles E. Winegar, then by Charles L. Vaughn beginning in 1932, and then by Carl Rochet and Charles Ruud beginning later that year. Went out of print in 1962. 1918 Newspapers King County Courier,published and edited by Hugo Kelley. Went out of print in 1920. 1921 Newspapers Renton Chronicle,published weekly by Lou Wenham, who leased it from R.G. Pettie. R.G. Pettie sold it to Dan B.McGovern in 1928, who then sold it to Perry Mitchell in 1944. John Fournier and Bruce Helberg purchased it in 1949. Went out of print in 1962. 1924 Newspapers Renton City Advocate was started in October 1924 by two University of Washington journalism students. It was sold to the Chronicle in 1925. 1925 Newspapers Renton Eagle and Loyal Friend, an Eagle Lodge publication by Charles E.Winegar. Page 19 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1927 Newspapers Renton News Record, published by Charles E. Winegar. Sold to Charles L.Vaughn in 1932, then to Charles Rochet and Charles Ruud in 1932. Went out of print in 1962. 1928 Newspapers Renton Stimulator, a trade journal for service stations and auto parks, owned by Wilhelmina and Pieter Prins. Went out of print in 1932. 1950 Newspapers Constitution News Review, a political journal owned by W. Frank Horne. Went out of print in 1976. 1959 Newspapers Town Talk,published by Dan McGovern,then by Dick Stredicke. Went out of print in 1963. 1962 Newspapers Fournier and Ruud formed a partnership to publish the Record Chronicle that lasted until 1979. 1963 Newspapers Renton Enterprise (Town Talk was re-named), published by Dick Stredicke. Sold in 1966 to Valley Publishing Company;name was changed to The New Enterprise. 1966 Newspapers The Valley Times was formed as the result of the merging of the Record-Chronicle, Kent News Journal, and Auburn Globe under Valley Publishing Company. 1969 Newspapers Jet City News,published weekly by Jay E.Kassner. 1971 Newspapers The Greater Renton News, Bill Santi principal backer. Neil McLean, Richard Stredicke, and Mark Pelligrino were the managing editors. Went out of 1975 Newspapers tePPluWshing Company purchased the remaining interest in the Record-Chronicle from Charles Ruud. John Fournier,Jr., succeeded his father. 1977 Newspapers Renton Tribune,published by Mark Pelligrino (spinoff of Greater Renton News). March to October. 1978 Newspapers Women's Views and News, Lois Kennis, editor. One issue was published. 1979 Newspapers Daily Renton Chronicle, later re-named Valley Daily News. 1979 Newspapers Renton Reporter,published by Mark Kennis for a short period. 1982 Newspapers Donrey Media, Inc.,purchased Valley Daily News from the Fournier family. 1994 Newspapers Horvitz Reporter, Denis Law,publisher. 1995 Newspapers (New)Renton Reporter published by Denis Law. Published monthly, later weekly in 1999. 1996 Newspapers South County Journal, published by Northwest Media. Page 20 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1998 Newspapers Persis Corporation of Honolulu purchased Valley Daily News from Donrey Media, Inc. 2000 Newspapers Horvitz Newspapers purchased the Renton Reporter from Puget Sound Publishing Company. Denis Law became Vice President of the Weekly Newspaper Division. 1922 Nurseries Julius J. Bonnell acquired 117 acres at the southwest corner of Lake Washington adjoining the Bryn Mawr Airport and began his nursery. 1943 Nurseries Bonnell Nursery was required by the U.S. government to sell 55 acres for the enlargement of the Renton Airport for Boeing long-range bombers. 1914 Parks Land grant from R. Sartori. Later became Liberty Park. 1919 Parks Land(11.89 acres)granted by R. Sartori in 1914 became Liberty Park. Located at Bronson Way NE and Houser Way. 1924 Parks Jones Park-Wells at Cedar River. 1.18 acres donated by D.H. Jones. 1931 Parks Tonkin Park(Triangle) - 399 Williams Avenue South. 0.29 acres. 1947 Parks Windsor Hills Park-432 Windsor Avenue NE. 4.5 acres. 1951 Parks Philip Arnold Park- 720 Jones Avenue South on Renton Hill. 10 acres. 1956 Parks Maplewood Park- SE 6th and Newport Avenue SE. 2.2 acres. 1958 Parks Highlands Neighborhood Park- 800 Edmonds. 8.4 acres. 1958 Parks Thomas Teasdale Park- 601 S. 23rd Street. 10 acres. 1962 Parks Kiwanis Park- 260 Rainier Avenue near Chamber of Commerce. 9 acres. 1963 Parks Kennydale Beach-Lake Washington Beach Boulevard at North 36th. 1.76 acres. 1963 Parks Kennydale Lions Park-2428 Aberdeen Avenue NE. 1.8 acres. 1963 Parks North Highlands Park-3000 NE 16th Street. 2.64 acres. 1966 Parks Cedar River Park-Maple Valley Highway at Houser Way. 23.7 acres. 1969 Parks Gene Coulon Memorial Park- 1201 Lake Washington Boulevard North. 55.33 acres. 1969 Parks Tiffany Park- 1601 Lake Youngs Way SE. 7 acres. Page 21 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1970 Parks Sunset Court Park- 1150 Harrington Avenue NE. 0.50 acre. 1975 Parks Maplewood Roadside Park- 3201 Maple Valley Highway. 1.0 acre. 1977 Parks Earlington Park- 272 Thomas Avenue SW. 1.5 acres. 1977 Parks Glencoe Park-444 NE 24th. 0.42 acre. 1980 Parks Burnett Linear Park(Northern Pacific Railroad) 502 Burnett Avenue South. 1.00/.5 miles. 1980 Parks Talbot Hill Reservoir Park- 710 South 19th Street. 1.5 acres. 1985 Parks Maplewood Golf Course -4000 Maple Valley Highway. 190 acres. 1992 Parks Riverview Park-2001 Maple Valley Highway(along the Cedar River). 11.5 acres. 1995 Parks Cedar River Trail. 42.48/4.5 miles. 1995 Parks Springbrook Trail Park(along Springbrook Creek). 12 acres,2 miles of trail. 1999 Parks Ron Regis Park- 1501 Orcas Avenue SE. 45 acres. 2000 Parks Piazza and Gateway Park- 3rd Street between Logan and Burnett Avenues. 0.8 acre. 2000 Parks Skate Park(former Henry Moses Pool) - 1101 Bronson Way North(in Liberty Park). 2000 Parks Veterans Memorial Park-3rd and Main. 0.2 acre. 1947 Parks Directors William Pond 1949 Parks Directors Gene Coulon 1977 Parks Directors Ron Heiret 1978 Parks Directors John Webley 1992 Parks Directors Sam Chastain(Parks Department became Community Services Department). 1998 Parks Directors James Shepherd(Community Services 1935 Pawn Brokers Ben's Loan,Inc.,opened by Ben and Grace Fosnaugh, moved to Third and Burnett, and is now at Second and Main, owned by Duane Steffes,Nancy Cejudo, and M. & S. Landers. 1920 Photo Studios Strnard's Photo Shop, owned by John Strnard, opened on Wells Street next to Covey's Grocery. 1950 Photo Studios Marier Studio opened. 1901 Police C.C.Wood, first Town Marshal 1902 Police Jack Mazey, Town Marshal 1905 Police John"Jack" Stewart, Town Marshal 1927 Police Vince B. Stewart, first Chief of Police 1932 Police Patrick Hogan, Chief of Police 1935 Police Vince B. Stewart, Chief of Police, second term. Page 22 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1951 Police Angelo Busato, Chief of Police 1961 Police Clarence S. Williams, Chief of Police 1971 Police Hugh R. Darby, Chief of Police 1982 Police Alan L. Wallis,Chief of Police 1998 Police Garry C. Anderson, Chief of Police 1967 Professional Organizations Renton Retired Teachers Association was organized. 1919 Prohibition Volstead Act,passed by Congress closed all the saloons in Renton. 1933 Prohibition Prohibition ended in Renton. 1874 Railroads Investors in the Renton Coal Company formed the Seattle and Walla Walla Railroad Company. 1877 Railroads Seattle and Walla Walla Railroad reached Renton. 1897 Railroads Seattle and Walla Walla Railroad line was renamed Columbia and Puget Sound Railroad. 1906 Railroads The Milwaukee Road (Chicago,Milwaukee and St. Paul)Railroad obtained right-of-way from Seattle to Maple Valley and Taylor. 1916 Railroads Pacific Coast Railroad took over all operations on its tracks. 1925 Railroads Pacific Coast Railroad discontinued all passenger service to Seattle. 1951 Railroads Milwaukee Railroad ceased operation. 1970 Railroads Northern Pacific Railroad, Great Northern Railroad, and Burlington Railroad merged to form Burlington Northern Railroad. 1992 Railroads Spirt of Washington Dinner Train began operating between Renton and Woodinville. 1918 Recreation Alki Pool Hall and Card Room opened at 919 Third Street. Owned by H. Evans. 1949 Recreation Renton Bowling and Recreation, owned by Dominic and Louis Delaurenti. Went out of business in 1956. 1953 Recreation Hillcrest Bowling opened on NE Sunset Boulevard. 1956 Recreation Rollerland, owned by Dominic and Louis Delaurenti. Went out of business in 1963. 1997 Recreation Freddies Club opened at 111 S. Third Street. Owned by Fred Steiner. 1922 Renton Airport Eddie Hubbard constructed a seaplane ramp for his mail route. 1928 Renton Airport Charles Lindbergh flew over Renton High School and the airport on his way to Seattle. 1929 Renton Airport John and Al Blum expanded the field to serve float planes from Alaska. 1930 Renton Airport Bryn Mawr Flying Club was organized. 1935 Renton Airport Will Rogers and Wiley Post took off from Renton for their ill-fated flight to Alaska. Page 23 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1946 Renton Airport The City of Renton purchased the Renton Airport from the Federal Government War Assets Administration for$1.00. 1961 Renton Airport Traffic control tower was built. 1969 Renton Citizen of the Year Rosalee Evans 1970 Renton Citizen of the Year Glen Gianini 1971 Renton Citizen of the Year Aldo Scappini 1973 Renton Citizen of the Year Floyd Lawrence 1976 Renton Citizen of the Year Paul Houser 1977 Renton Citizen of the Year Ethel Telban 1978 Renton Citizen of the Year June Leonard 1979 Renton Citizen of the Year Charles Delaurenti 1980 Renton Citizen of the Year Ernest Tonda 1981 Renton Citizen of the Year Joan Walker 1982 Renton Citizen of the Year Lila Allen 1983 Renton Citizen of the Year Sally Hartsock 1984 Renton Citizen of the Year Char Baker 1985 Renton Citizen of the Year Toni Nelson 1986 Renton Citizen of the Year Ken Hoben 1987 Renton Citizen of the Year Pat Newbury 1988 Renton Citizen of the Year Don Persson 1989 Renton Citizen of the Year Margaret Anderson 1990 Renton Citizen of the Year Susan Ringwood 1991 Renton Citizen of the Year Pearl Reid 1992 Renton Citizen of the Year Bea Mathewson 1993 Renton Citizen of the Year Don Jacobson 1995 Renton Citizen of the Year Dixon Long 1996 Renton Citizen of the Year Denny Dochnahl 1997 Renton Citizen of the Year Ted Rodriguez 1998 Renton Citizen of the Year Charles McGarrigle 1998 Renton Citizen of the Year Gary Kohlwes 1999 Renton Citizen of the Year King Parker 2000 Renton Citizen of the Year Betty Nokes 2001 Renton Citizen of the Year Doug Kyes 1985 Renton Community Band Renton Community Band was organized by Harley Brumbaugh,Randall Rockhill, James Young, and Steve Rabon. 1890 Renton Population 406 1900 Renton Population 1,176 1910 Renton Population 2,740 1920 Renton Population 3,301 1928 Renton Population 5,000 1930 Renton Population 4,062 1940 Renton Population 4,488 1950 Renton Population 16,039 Page 24 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1960 Renton Population 18,453 1961 Renton Population 18,880 1962 Renton Population 19,500 1963 Renton Population 20,176 1964 Renton Population 20,600 1965 Renton Population 21,600 1967 Renton Population 23,066 1968 Renton Population 24,550 1969 Renton Population 26,500 1970 Renton Population 26,686 1971 Renton Population 26,386 1972 Renton Population 25,200 1973 Renton Population 26,250 1974 Renton Population 27,300 1975 Renton Population 27,338 1976 Renton Population 26,558 1977 Renton Population 27,150 1978 Renton Population 29,300 1979 Renton Population 30,700 1980 Renton Population 30,612 1981 Renton Population 31,031 1982 Renton Population 32,200 1983 Renton Population 33,100 1984 Renton Population 33,340 1985 Renton Population 34,030 1986 Renton Population 34,460 1987 Renton Population 35,360 1988 Renton Population 36,940 1989 Renton Population 38,480 1990 Renton Population 41,688 1991 Renton Population 43,000 1992 Renton Population 43,090 1993 Renton Population 43,470 1994 Renton Population 43,970 1995 Renton Population 44,890 1996 Renton Population 45,170 1997 Renton Population 45,920 1998 Renton Population 46,270 1999 Renton Population 47,620 2000 Renton Population 50,052 1883 Resorts W.P. Smith's Resort in north Renton between Wells Avenue North and Williams Avenue operated a pleasure garden for picnics. Later abandoned and became a"haunted house" in the neighborhood. Page 25 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1897 Resorts Captain Burrows built the Summer and Winter Pleasure and Fishing Resort at the mouth of the Black River on Lake Washington. 1905 Restaurants &Cafes Melrose Hotel Dining Room, located at Wells and Walla Walla, owned by Ben Atkinson. 1906 Restaurants&Cafes Alki Restaurant on Walla Walla. 1909 Restaurants & Cafes Eagle Café on Burnett Avenue. 1917 Restaurants &Cafes Owl Café on Third Street, owned by Tom Rubattino. 1930 Restaurants &Cafes Triple XXX Barrel,the first drive-in restaurant on the West Coast. Owned by Archie Rutherford. 1933 Restaurants&Cafes Tonkin's Café on Third, owner Frank Tonkin. 1940 Restaurants&Cafes The Lighthouse at 113 Third Street. 1948 Restaurants&Cafes China Coast opened by Tim and Jeannie Chinn. 1957 Restaurants &Cafes Jolly Boy "You Fix It Bar" opened by Bob Minkler. 1958 Restaurants&Cafes Joe's Chicken and Chips opened at SweetCenter at Liberty Park by Joe Steiner. 1961 Restaurants &Cafes Taco Time, owner Frank Tonkin. Later became a franchise in the area. 1965 Restaurants &Cafes Schumsky's Restaurant at Renton Village. Later moved to Airport Way. First owned by Bob and Martha Kingen,then by Don Schumsky in 1985. 1968 Restaurants&Cafes Jack's Restaurant in the Highlands. Owners Jack Stewart and now Ira McDaniel. 1971 Restaurants&Cafes Torreros Mexican Restaurant opened by Ted Rodrigues at 3rd between Wells and Williams. 1977 Restaurants&Cafes Lermond's Restaurant,owned by Dick and Faye Lermond, first located on Williams Street. 1980 Restaurants&Cafes Omar Al Khyam,Fayes Nakkour, chef and owner. Sunset Boulevard. 1985 Restaurants& Cafes Lermond's Restaurant moved to Airport Way, owned by Dick and Faye Lermond. 1995 Restaurants&Cafes River Rock Grill and Ale House opened at Maplewood Golf Course. 1993 Retail Stores Fred Meyer opened in the Renton Shopping Center. 1991 Retirement Communities Evergreen Place Retirement Residence. 1414 Monroe Avenue NE. 1995 Retirement Communities The Lakeshore Retirement Community. 11448 Rainier Avenue South. 1999 Retirement Communities The Lodge at Eagle Ridge, a Retirement Community. 1600 South Eagle Ridge Drive. 1896 Saloons &Taverns Eagle Tavern opened at Burnett and Walla Walla, owned by Thomas Doboon. It was later renamed Coach's Tavern. In 1996, it became the Whistlestop Ale House,operated by Mike McPhail. Page 26 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1905 Saloons&Taverns Melrose Saloon opened at Wells and Walla Walla. It closed in 2000. 1909 Saloons&Taverns Covey's Saloon opened on Wells Avenue. It became Covey's Grocery in 1915 when Prohibition was enacted. 1933 Saloons&Taverns Mike's Place, owned by Mike Potoshnik, Sr., opened at 1055 Sunset Boulevard NE. 1907-1908 School Superintendents George H. Conklin, Superintendent of Central and Sartori Schools. 1908-1909 School Superintendents Charles H. Yeager, Superintendent of Bryn Mawr School. 1909-1915 School Superintendents V.W. Talbot 1915-1918 School Superintendents W.B. Satterwaite 1918-1922 School Superintendents George Salisbury 1922-1928 School Superintendents Howard R. Goold 1928-1936 School Superintendents Ernest W. Campbell 1936-1966 School Superintendents Oliver M. Hazen 1966-1970 School Superintendents Dr. Earl Hobbs 1970-1974 School Superintendents Dr. Shelby Bewley 1974-1997 School Superintendents Dr. Gary F. Kohlwes 1997-present School Superintendents Dr. Dolores Gibbons 1853 Schools First public school in King County opened on the Christian Clymer donation claim. 1871 Schools First Renton school opened on Renton Hill (4th and Main),District#7. 1885 Schools First Elliott School 1892 Schools Central School opened between Wells and Main and 4th and 5th. 1894 Schools First Bryn Mawr School 1898 Schools First Honey Dew School 1904 Schools First Hazelwood School 1904 Schools First Kennydale School 1907 Schools First Sartori School 1909 Schools First Earlington School 1909 Schools First Orillia School 1909 Schools First Renton High School at 3rd and Wells, grades 9 and 10. 1910 Schools First Campbell Hill School 1910 Schools First Spring Glen School 1911 Schools New Elliott School 1911 Schools Renton High School-red brick, three-story, with clock tower. 1914 Schools New Earlington School-brick,with four rooms. 1922 Schools Henry Ford School opened. Page 27 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1923 Schools Renton High School balcony sank three inches during graduation exercises. Ceremonies completed at Henry Ford School. 1926 Schools St. Anthony's Catholic School (private). 1928 Schools Charles Lindbergh flew over Renton High School. 1931 Schools New Hazelwood School -brick, two-story. 1932 Schools New Renton High School 1939 Schools New Kennydale School built by W.P.A. 1941 Schools Old Renton High School razed. 1942 Schools Renton School District consolidated,now District #403. 1942 Schools Renton Vocational School. War production training. 1943 Schools Highlands School 1946 Schools First School Administration Building(former U.S. Army Ordnance across from PACCAR). 1948 Schools Renton Stadium built on the site of the former Tonelli family dairy farm. 1949 Schools Skyway School 1952 Schools New Spring Glen School 1952 Schools Sierra Heights Elementary School 1953 Schools Lakeridge Elementary School 1954 Schools McKnight Middle School 1956 Schools New Campbell Hill School 1959 Schools A.W. Dimmitt Middle School 1961 Schools Cascade Elementary School 1963 Schools Fred Nelsen Middle School 1967 Schools Benson Hill Elementary School opened. 1968 Schools Maplewood Heights Elementary School opened. 1968 Schools Oliver W. Hazen High School opened. 1969 Schools Renton Alternative High School opened. 1969 Schools Tiffany Park Elementary School opened. 1970 Schools New Administration Building,425 Main, south of old Henry Ford School. 1970 Schools New Campbell Hill School 1970 Schools New Highlands School 1970 Schools New Kennydale School 1970 Schools Talbot Hill School(also 1998) 1971 Schools Lindbergh High School (occupied in 1973). 1972 Schools Thomson School (former Skyway School) 1980 Schools Renton Alternative School (former new Earlington school). 1995 Schools New Lakeridge School 1995 Schools Renton Alternative High School name changed to Black River High School. 1996 Schools New Sierra Heights School Page 28 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1997 Schools New Administration Building, 300 SW 7th. 1997 Schools New McKnight Middle School 1998 Schools New Talbot Hill School 2001 Schools Henry Ford School razed. 1929 Service Clubs Kiwanis Club of Renton established. 1943 Service Clubs Renton Rotary Club organized. 1910 Sewer System First sanitary sewer facilities were constructed in the downtown area of Renton. 1940 Sewer System Wastewater was collected and treated in a large septic system near Black River Channel. 1956 Sewer System Wastewater was treated in a secondary treatment plant near Renton High School Stadium. 1996 Sewer System Wastewater treatment and water quality functions were transferred to the new King County Department of Natural Resources. Responsibility now lies with the new Metropolitan King County Council. 1911 Shoe Repair& Shoemakers Dominic Alexander, shoemaker, on 3rd Street. 1914 Shoe Repair& Shoemakers Julius Jacobucci,shoe repair shop on 3rd Street. 1936 Shoe Repair&Shoemakers Joe Paglia opened a shoe repair shop, first on Main, then on Williams Street. 1940 Shoe Repair& Shoemakers Adolph Romiti, shoe repair shop on Main Avenue. 1961 Shopping Centers Renton Shopping Center was developed by Robert Edwards,who purchased 25 acres in 1952. 1968 Shopping Centers Village Shopping Center opened at the corner of Grady Way and Benson Road. 1969 Sister City Program The Lions Club of Nishiwaki, Japan, accepted an invitation from Renton Lions Club to establish a Sister City affiliation. Over the years,nine delegations have visited Renton, and nine delegations have visited Nishiwaki. 1958 Springbrook Dairy Farm Springbrook Dairy Farm began operation on Talbot Road. John Torlai, Sr.,owner. 1947 Springbrook Trout Farm Springbrook Trout Farm was developed by the Gallagher family on Talbot Road. 1907 Steel Industry Pacific Car and Foundry opened a new plant in north Renton and began manufacturing railroad cars. 1930 Steel Industry Pacific Car and Foundry developed a successful alloy called Carmetal. 1935 Steel Industry Pacific Car and Foundry manufactured winches and logging equipment. 1942 Steel Industry Pacific Car and Foundry turned to wartime products - a total of 900 General Sherman tanks. 1943 Steel Industry Pacific Car and Foundry had the largest and most modern electric furnace foundry in the United States. Page 29 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1945 Steel Industry Pacific Car and Foundry acquired Kenworth Motor Truck Company. 1955 Steel Industry Pacific Car and Foundry acquired Peterbilt Truck Company. 1962 Steel Industry Pacific Car and Foundry produced the steel girders for the Seattle World's Fair Space Needle. 1972 Steel Industry Pacific Car and Foundry merged with PACCAR, Inc. 1889 Street Railways &Buses The Seattle,Renton, and Southern Railway rails reached Columbia City by 1890 and reached Renton by 1896. The rail service ceased in 1937. 1901 Street Railways &Buses The Seattle-Tacoma Interurban (Puget Sound Electric Railway)also hauled freight and supplies. 1923 Street Railways &Buses Seattle-Renton Stage Company organized by George Williams,Tom Oughton, Tom Dobson, Sr., and George Beanblossom,with the 12-passenger "Bluebird" coaches. 1954 Street Railways &Buses Lakeshore Bus Line was organized, offering service that circled Lake Washington. 1916 Theaters Grand Theater,Wells Avenue South, on land purchased by Frank Connelly from Mr. Priebe. It was damaged by an earthquake in 1947. 1925 Theaters Renton Movie Theater was built by the Argano family on 3rd Street South. It was re-named Rainier Theater in 1940. 1936 Theaters Roxie Movie Theater opened on 3rd Street South. 1965 Theaters Valley Community Players was organized. 1968 Theaters Renton Village Cinemas opened on South Grady 1970 Theaters Carco Theater was built in Cedar River Park. 1986 Theaters Renton Civic Theater opened by Rick Mays. 1997 Theaters East Valley Cinemas opened on East Valley Road. 1867 U.S.Post Offices Black River Post Office opened, Christian Clymer, postmaster. 1870 U.S. Post Offices Renton mail carried by Clarence Bagley to the Christian Clymer farm. 1872 U.S. Post Offices George W. Hardin delivered mail to the Earlington area. 1881 U.S. Post Offices Charles S. Custer, Renton postmaster in 1889. 1891 U.S.Post Offices Susan Harris Custer,widow of Charles S. Custer, was appointed postmistress. 1899 U.S. Post Offices Thomas Harries was appointed postmaster in his store at 3rd and Wells. He served for 30 years. 1907 U.S.Post Offices The Earlington post office was established, mainly for the mailing of The Westerner Magazine. 1928 U.S. Post Offices Elliott post office closed. Page 30 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1935 U.S. Post Offices A new Renton post office was built on Williams Street. 1937 U.S. Post Offices Dan McGovern was appointed postmaster. 1938 U.S. Post Offices John Lotto was appointed postmaster, followed by William Miller and Jerry Harper. 1942 U.S. Post Offices Florence Damon Culp was appointed assistant postmaster. Served until 1957. 1943 U.S. Post Offices Highlands post office opened. 1949 U.S. Post Offices Earlington post office closed. 1962 U.S. Post Offices Renton Shopping Center post office opened. 1964 U.S. Post Offices Cascade Shopping Center post office opened. 1965 U.S. Post Offices Kennydale post office closed. 1945 Veterinarians Button Animal Hospital opened. Dr. Archie Button, veterinarian. 1955 Veterinarians Dr.Jack Priebe joined Dr.Button's animal hospital. 1882 Water System The first water system was developed by Norman Davis with water from the Cedar River. 1901 Water System Crystal Springs, on the north slope of Renton Hill, generated 90,000 gallons of water per day. 1909 Water System The water supply was increased from Springbrook Creek. 1910 Water System The Talbot Hill reservoir was built. 1999 Water System Most of Renton's drinking water comes from five wells known as the Cedar Valley Aquifer. 1999 Water System Second source of city drinking water are the two wells on Maplewood Golf Course. 1929 Women's Organizations Earlington Women's Club 1948 Women's Organizations P.E.O. Sisterhood, Chapter D. K. Betty Felton, first president. 1948 Women's Organizations Soroptimist International. Betty Raudebaugh, first president. 1953 Women's Organizations P.E.O. Sisterhood, Chapter E. I. Gladys Myers, first president. 1967 Women's Organizations A.A.U.W. -Janet Blencoe, first president. 1968 Women's Organizations P.E.O. Sisterhood, Chapter F. P. Pat Kays,first president. 2000 Women's Organizations Young Women's Christian Association. Linda Rasmussen,Regional Director. 1010 S. 2nd. Page 31 en ton 1me Line 63 ?date �enro 1901 2ooi aotenn'�b Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1849 First Explorers & Settlers Colonel Issac N. Ebey explored the Duwamish and Renton area by canoe. 1853 Coal Industry R.W. Bigelow discovered coal on his Black River property below Earlington Hill. 1853 Coal Industry Renton Coal Company was formed by Erasmus Smithers, Thomas Morris, and Charles Shattuck. 1853 First Explorers & Settlers Dr. R.W. Bigelow homesteaded on the Black River below Earlington Hill. Discovered coal on the property. 1853 First Explorers& Settlers Henry Tobin settles on the Black River. 1853 Schools First public school in King County opened on the Christian Clymer donation claim. 1856 First Explorers & Settlers Erasmus M. Smithers settled in the Renton area on the Black River. 1856 First Explorers & Settlers Peter Andrews homesteaded in north Renton. 1856 First Explorers & Settlers William P. Smith and wife Lizzie homesteaded on 172 acres on the north bank of the Cedar River. Later formed a summer resort on the property. 1857 Dairy Farms Smithers Farm Dairy was begun by Erasmus Smithers. 1857 Dairy Farms W.P. Smith Farm in north Renton had a herd of 30 cows. 1857 First Explorers& Settlers Erasmus Smithers married widow Diana Tobin and their property enlarged to 480 acres. 1863 First Explorers & Settlers Christian Clymer homesteaded 156.93 acres on Earlington Hill. 1867 Bridges Black River bridge built in Renton just north of present 3rd and Rainier. 1867 U.S. Post Offices Black River Post Office opened,Christian Clymer, postmaster. 1870 Logging Industry& Lumber Supplies David Parker's sawmill was built at South 2nd and Mill Avenue in downtown Renton. 1870 Mortuaries&Cemeteries Mt. Olivet Cemetery established. 1870 U.S.Post Offices Renton mail carried by Clarence Bagley to the Christian Clymer farm. 1871 Schools First Renton school opened on Renton Hill (4th and Main), District#7. 1872 U.S.Post Offices George W. Hardin delivered mail to the Earlington area. 1874 Coal Industry Renton Coal Company began shipping coal to Seattle by barge. 1874 Coal Industry Talbot Mine opened in the north face of Talbot Hill. 1874 Railroads Investors in the Renton Coal Company formed the Seattle and Walla Walla Railroad Company. Page 1 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1875 First Explorers& Settlers Erasmus Smithers filed the first plat of Renton on the eastern part of his property. Named it Renton in honor of Captain William Renton. 1875 Hardware Stores Charles Sumner Custer first settled in Newcastle,but soon moved to Renton and started what became Renton Hardware. 1876 City Government U.S.Postal Service officially established Renton as the name of the post office. 1876 City Growth&Incorporation Erasmus Smithers drew up the first plat of Renton and named it in honor of Captain William Renton. 1876 Grocery& General Stores George W. Tibbetts and H.H. Snow opened a grocery store. 1877 Grocery &General Stores Gum King and Company opened a Chinese grocery store near the Denny-Renton Clay plant to serve the 320 Chinese laborers building the Seattle and Walla Walla railroad. 1877 Railroads Seattle and Walla Walla Railroad reached Renton. 1878 First Explorers& Settlers Robert Wood and his family arrived from Texas and opened the first depai tment store in Renton. 1880 First Explorers& Settlers Francis B.Hayes and family settled at Buffalo Station. 1881 Fraternal Organizations St. Andrews Masonic Lodge#35 organized. 1881 U.S. Post Offices Charles S. Custer,Renton postmaster in 1889. 1882 Water System The first water system was developed by Norman Davis with water from the Cedar River. 1883 Logging Industry&Lumber Supplies Logging began in the Highlands area. 1883 Resorts W.P.Smith's Resort in north Renton between Wells Avenue North and Williams Avenue operated a pleasure garden for picnics. Later abandoned and became a "haunted house" in the neighborhood. 1884 First Explorers& Settlers Tonkin's General Store was opened by James Tonkin in Tonkin's Triangle at 4th and Williams. 1884 Fraternal Organizations I.O.O.F. Oddfellows Lodge#28 organized. 1884 Grocery& General Stores Tonkin's General Store was opened by James Tonkin in Tonkin's Triangle at 4th and Williams. 1885 Churches South, on Renton Hill. 1885 Coal Industry Miners went on strike at Renton Coal Company. 1885 Schools First Elliott School 1889 Fraternal Organizations Rebekah Columbine Lodge #117 organized. 1889 Street Railways &Buses The Seattle,Renton, and Southern Railway rails reached Columbia City by 1890 and reached Renton by 1896. The rail service ceased in 1937. 1890 Renton Population 406 1891 U.S. Post Offices Susan Harris Custer, widow of Charles S. Custer, was appointed postmistress. Page 2 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1892 Schools Central School opened between Wells and Main and 4th and 5th. 1894 Schools First Bryn Mawr School 1895 Coal Industry Renton Cooperative Coal Mine opened by a group of miners in the area. 1896 Saloons&Taverns Eagle Tavern opened at Burnett and Walla Walla, owned by Thomas Doboon. It was later renamed Coach's Tavern. In 1996, it became the Whistlestop Ale House,operated by Mike McPhail. 1897 Churches St. Luke's Episcopal Church opened on Burnett. Moved to Wells Avenue South in 1928. 1897 First Explorers & Settlers Captain Burrows built the Summer and Winter Pleasure and Fishing Resort at the mouth of the Black River on Lake Washington. 1897 Railroads Seattle and Walla Walla Railroad line was renamed Columbia and Puget Sound Railroad. 1897 Resorts Captain Burrows built the Summer and Winter Pleasure and Fishing Resort at the mouth of the Black River on Lake Washington. 1898 Coal Industry Renton Cooperative Coal Company tracts on Renton Hill were added to the original plat of the town. 1898 Electric Power Snoqualmie Falls Power Company built the switching station at 3rd and Mill. 1898 Feed Stores Renton Feed Store was operated by Robert Wood, Jr., as manager. 1898 Grocery&General Stores Renton Cash Grocery, Thomas Harries,proprietor. 1898 Newspapers Renton Sentinel,began weekly publication. 1898 Schools First Honey Dew School 1899 Fires Women's bucket brigade saved downtown Renton, using water from a train engine. 1899 U.S.Post Offices Thomas Harries was appointed postmaster in his store at 3rd and Wells. He served for 30 years. 1900 Fire Department Renton's first volunteer fire department was organized. 1900 Fraternal Organizations Order of Eastern Star,Nesika Chapter 1900 Newspapers Renton Reporter; one issue only. 1900 Renton Population 1,176 1901 Blacksmiths Priebe Brothers blacksmith shop opened on 3rd Street between Williams and Burnett. 1901 Brick&Tile Industry Renton Clay Works began operation on the north side of Renton Hill near the bank of the river. 1901 Butcher Shops Duncalf and Company butcher shop opened Walla Walla. 1901 Churches First Baptist Church of Renton opened. 1901 City Attorney Sydney J. Williams Page 3 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1901 City Clerks George W. Custer 1901 City Growth&Incorporation Renton was incorporated as a fourth class city on September 6th. 1901 City Treasurers/Finance Directors John Bevan 1901 Doctors Dr.Abijah I. Beach 1901 Inventions John Beil invented the automatic Beil Stock Gate. 1901 Magazines The Westerner, Edgar Hampton, editor. Published in its own plant on Earlington Hill. The same building served as the Earlington post office. 1901 Mayors Dr.Abijah Ives Beach 1901 Municipal Court Judges Fred Smithers 1901 Newspapers King County Weekly;published by City Legals. Went out of print in 1902. 1901 Police C.C. Wood, first Town Marshal 1901 Street Railways & Buses The Seattle-Tacoma Interurban (Puget Sound Electric Railway) also hauled freight and supplies. 1901 Water System Crystal Springs, on the north slope of Renton Hill, generated 90,000 gallons of water per day. 1902 Churches First Methodist Church opened on Williams Street. 1902 Fire Chiefs Jim Flynn 1902 Logging Industry&Lumber Supplies The Beil brothers, Emmon, Orrie, and Ed,began clearing prime fir timber off the slopes around Greenwood Cemetery. 1902 Police Jack Mazey,Town Marshal 1903 City Growth&Incorporation Erasmus Smithers drew up the second and third additions to Renton. 1903 City Treasurers/Finance Directors T.H. Williams 1903 Fire Chiefs Harry Richmond 1903 Fire Chiefs Jack Pritchard 1903 Libraries Miner's Library was opened on the second floor of the Brendels'Drug Store building. 1903 Municipal Court Judges F.E. Knowles 1903 Newspapers Renton Recorder, a weekly publication that went out of print in 1905. 1904 City Clerks William Delk 1904 Fire Chiefs Jim Flynn 1904 Glass Works Renton Glass Works Company began producing bottles in a plant located north of the Renton mine and below Benson Highway. 1904 Hotels & Motels Gladstone Hotel operated by Mr. and Mrs. E.E. Duff at 140 South 3rd Street. 1904 Mayors J.Edward Jones 1904 Municipal Court Judges Robert Thornburn 1904 Schools First Hazelwood School 1904 Schools First Kennydale School Page 4 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1905 Brick&Tile Industry Renton Clay Works was sold to the Denny-Renton Clay and Coal Company. At one time it was the largest brick paving factory in the world. 1905 Churches St. Anthony Catholic Church opened on Morris Street South. 1905 City Clerks A.W. Ticknor 1905 City Treasurers/Finance Directors William Tonkin 1905 Higher Education Mental Science College established in Bryn Mawr. 1905 Hotels& Motels The three-story,48-room Melrose Hotel was built by Ben Atkinson at Wells and Walla Walla. 1905 Inventions Pacific Car and Foundry began manufacturing logging disconnect railroad cars. 1905 Logging Industry&Lumber Supplies Twenty-eight sawmills were in operation in King County,according to a 1905 Chamber of Commerce booklet. 1905 Mortuaries&Cemeteries Tachell Funeral Parlor opened at 4th and Wells. 1905 Police John "Jack" Stewart, Town Marshal 1905 Restaurants &Cafes Melrose Hotel Dining Room, located at Wells and Walla Walla,owned by Ben Atkinson. 1905 Saloons&Taverns Melrose Saloon opened at Wells and Walla Walla. It closed in 2000. 1906 Doctors Dr.Adolph Bronson 1906 Fire Chiefs Joe Wood, Sr. 1906 Laundry&Dry Cleaning Services Renton Steam Laundry opened at Wells and Grady Way. 1906 Newspapers Renton Weekly News,published by Frederick W. Sears. Went out of print in 1911. 1906 Railroads The Milwaukee Road(Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul)Railroad obtained right-of-way from Seattle to Maple Valley and Taylor. 1906 Restaurants &Cafes Alki Restaurant on Walla Walla. 1907 Fraternal Organizations Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie#1722 organized. 1907 Industries& Property Development Yule Spinning and Twine Manufacturing Company on north bank of the Cedar River between Wells and Williams Streets. Never began operation. 1907 Schools First Sartori School 1907 Steel Industry Pacific Car and Foundry opened a new plant in north Renton and began manufacturing railroad cars. 1907 U.S. Post Offices The Earlington post office was established,mainly for the mailing of The Westerner Magazine. 1908 Butcher Shops Eagle Grocery,owned by Regildo Pistoresi, opened at 3rd and Williams. 1908 City Attorney Paul Houser, Sr. 1908 City Clerks Andrew Adams 1908 City Clerks D.H. Rees Page 5 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1908 City Government Renton City Council passed an ordinance requiring cows within the city limits to be licensed and wear an identifying tag. 1908 City Growth&Incorporation Renton became a third class city. 1908 Doctors Dr. Charles L. Dixon 1908 Fire Department First fire station was built on Wells Avenue between 2nd and 3rd Streets. It housed a chemical cart. 1908 Food Manufacturing The Columbus Macaroni Factory was organized by Batiste Agnesani and Augusto Gebinini with eleven stockholders, located on Cedar Avenue South and later moved to Burnett Avenue South. Closed in 1924. 1908 Glass Works Renton Glass Company purchased the glass plant from Renton Glass Works Company. 1908 Mayors Frank E. Knowles 1909 Banks Citizens Bank opened at 4th and Wells. 1909 Butcher Shops Gieldseth and Company opened on South Wells. 1909 Cigar Factory A cigar factory was opened on Wells Street. 1909 City Clerks A.W.Ticknor 1909 Confectionaries Poterbin Confectionary and Cigars on Walla Walla Avenue. 1909 Grocery&General Stores Williams and McKnight began as a bakery on Burnett Street, then occupied the Thorne Building on Wells Street until 1934. 1909 Hotels &Motels Western Hotel and Dining Room opened on 3rd Street in the Spencer Building. 1909 Laundry &Dry Cleaning Services Imperial Steam Laundry opened at 4th and Wells. 1909 Magazines The Observer,a weekly magazine published by Calvin Rutherford and then by W.D. Guernsey. Went out of print in 1911. 1909 Mayors Ben Ticknor 1909 Newspapers The Renton Journal,published weekly by P.W. Ulmer. Went out of print in 1911. 1909 Restaurants&Cafes Eagle Café on Burnett Avenue. 1909 Saloons&Taverns Covey's Saloon opened on Wells Avenue. It became Covey's Grocery in 1915 when Prohibition was enacted. 1909 Schools First Earlington School 1909 Schools First Orillia School 1909 Schools First Renton High School at 3rd and Wells, grades 9 and 10. 1909 Water System The water supply was increased from Springbrook Creek. Page 6 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1910 Art in Public Places "Chief Seattle Fountain-Iron Mike," by A. Wehn. Gift of Renton Fire Department to the City. Now located on Renton Historical Museum grounds. 1910 Blacksmiths Kassner Brothers blacksmith shop opened at 3rd and Main. 1910 City Government Mary Wilson cast the first ballot by a woman in Renton. 1910 Fires Melrose Hotel 1910 Florist Shops&Greenhouses Jack E. Hayes built the first greenhouse in King County at Buffalo Station. 1910 Garbage Collection The City of Renton passed its first garbage collection ordinance, which required all garbage wagons to be water-tight and covered with tarpaulins. 1910 Logging Industry&Lumber Supplies Renton Lumber Company opened on Factory Street, owned by Mr. Fairchild. 1910 Mayors Joe Wood 1910 Renton Population 2,740 1910 Schools First Campbell Hill School 1910 Schools First Spring Glen School 1910 Sewer System First sanitary sewer facilities were constructed in the downtown area of Renton. 1910 Water System The Talbot Hill reservoir was built. 1911 Confectionaries Vioue's Confectionary, corner of Wells and 3rd. 1911 Dairy Farms D.F. Gambini had a dairy in north Renton. 1911 Disasters Major flood in Renton. 1911 Early Service Stations Renton Garage and Service Station, operated on Main Street by Bill Thompson. 1911 Hospitals & Clinics Renton Hospital (Dr. Bronson) 1911 Hotels&Motels The Renton Hotel, operated by Mrs. Kline, opened on Wells Avenue. 1911 Municipal Court Judges A.C. Wilson 1911 Newspapers Renton Herald,published weekly by R.J. Pettie. Sold to Hugo Kelley in 1912. Went out of print in 1917. 1911 Newspapers Renton Tribune,published weekly by Charles D. Ulmer and son,P.W. Ulmer. Went out of print in 1913. 1911 Schools New Elliott School 1911 Schools Renton High School -red brick,three-story, with clock tower. 1911 Shoe Repair& Shoemakers Dominic Alexander, shoemaker,on 3rd Street. 1912 Bridges Mitchell Bridge crossed the Black River and ended at Logan and Commercial Streets. 1912 Butcher Shops Johnson Grocery and Meat Market opened on Factory Street in north Renton. Page 7 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1912 Butcher Shops Melrose Meat Market opened at Wells and Walla Walla. 1912 Cedar River Dredging began on the Cedar River after formation of Commercial Waterway#2. 1912 Cedar River The Cedar River channeled directly into Lake Washington. 1912 Chamber of Commerce Commercial Club organized. 1912 Coal Industry Briquette plant constructed by Pacific Coast Coal Company at the southeastern end of Lake Washington. The plant produced 4-ounce and 10- ounce oval briquettes composed of pulverized coal and asphalt binding. 1912 Electric Power Five power companies merged to form Puget Sound Traction, Light, and Power Company. Power used mainly for electric lights. 1912 Grocery& General Stores Johnson's Grocery was opened in north Renton by Louis Johnson. 1912 Houser, Paul Sr. Paul Houser, Sr.,was elected to State Senate from 31st District. 1912 Industries&Property Development Seattle Frog and Switch Company was opened by the Tom Henehan family. Went out of business in 1932. 1912 Laundry&Dry Cleaning Services Class A Dye Works opened at 44 South 3rd Street. 1912 Mayors Fred G. Smithers 1913 City Clerks Grant Bates 1913 City Government Women acted as judges and clerks for the first time during a city election. 1913 Mayors Charles T.McCowan 1913 Municipal Court Judges T.J.Richmond 1914 Confectionaries Milhuff Confectionary and Public Comfort Station at (triangle) 3rd, Main, and Walla Walla. 1914 Doctors Dr.Kenneth J. Holtz 1914 Early Service Stations Renton Auto Repair and Service Station, opened at 2nd and Williams Street. 1914 Early Service Stations Wayne Armstrong operated an auto repair shop at 4th and Williams. Razed in 2000 to make space for the Renton Transit Center. 1914 Librarians/Library Directors Jennie Isackson 1914 Librarians/Library Directors Mary Roe(temporary) 1914 Librarians/Library Directors Nellie Wilson (temporary) 1914 Libraries Carnegie Library was built on land donated by I. Sartori. 1914 Mayors Thomas Dobson 1914 Parks Land grant from R. Sartori. Later became Liberty Park. Page 8 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1914 Schools New Earlington School -brick, with four rooms. 1914 Shoe Repair& Shoemakers Julius Jacobucci, shoe repair shop on 3rd Street. 1915 City Attorney Daniel Gaby 1915 City Treasurers/Finance Directors Thomas Dobson 1915 Coal Industry Black River Coal Company opened the Earlington Mine. 1915 Early Service Stations Owl Garage and Gas, operated at 2nd and Mill Street by Frank Davis. 1915 Granges May Creek Valley#580 1915 Grocery& General Stores Piemonte Grocery, owned by Louis Delaurenti and Rico Businello,opened on 3rd Street. 1915 Grocery& General Stores Tonkin's Grocery moved by Josiah Tonkin to 3rd and Williams. 1915 Mayors Edward J.Hughes 1916 Automobile Manufacturers &Agencies Mayner Motor Co. opened on Burnett Avenue. 1916 Early Service Stations Renton Tire Shop and Service Station opened on 3rd Avenue. 1916 Granges Swan Lake Grange #612 1916 Lake Washington Lake Washington was lowered 11 feet due to the opening of Chittenden Government Locks. 1916 Railroads Pacific Coast Railroad took over all operations on its tracks. 1916 Theaters Grand Theater,Wells Avenue South,on land purchased by Frank Connelly from Mr. Priebe. It was damaged by an earthquake in 1947. 1917 Granges Earlington Heights Grange#658 1917 Granges Renton Hill Grange #656 1917 Grocery& General Stores Covey's Grocery, owned by Joseph Covey, opened at Wells and Walla Walla. 1917 Hardware Stores Burt Custer opened Renton Hardware and Furniture on Wells Street. 1917 Hotels &Motels The Hotel Renton opened on South 4th Street. 1917 Mayors William Tonkin 1917 Municipal Court Judges E.E. Duff 1917 Newspapers Renton News Record,published by Charles E. Winegar,then by Charles L. Vaughn beginning in 1932, and then by Carl Rochet and Charles Ruud beginning later that year. Went out of print in 1962. 1917 Restaurants&Cafes Owl Café on Third Street, owned by Tom Rubattino. 1918 Automobile Manufacturers &Agencies H.F. Weeks opened a Ford dealership. 1918 Butcher Shops Bennett Meat Market opened at North 2nd and Park Avenue. 1918 Dentists Dr.John Harries 1918 Florist Shops & Greenhouses Edward F.Betz built a greenhouse in north Renton. Page 9 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1918 Newspapers King County Courier,published and edited by Hugo Kelley. Went out of print in 1920. 1918 Recreation Alki Pool Hall and Card Room opened at 919 Third Street. Owned by H. Evans. 1919 Chamber of Commerce Renton Chamber of Commerce organized. 1919 City Clerks William J. Williams 1919 City Government Hattie Butler was installed as the first woman City Council Member in Renton 1919 City Treasurers/Finance Directors T.J.Richmond 1919 Granges Progressive Grange #699 1919 Parks Land (11.89 acres)granted by R. Sartori in 1914 became Liberty Park. Located at Bronson Way NE and Houser Way. 1919 Prohibition Volstead Act,passed by Congress closed all the saloons in Renton. 1920 City Attorney Lot Davis 1920 Doctors Dr. P.C. Mikkelsen 1920 Early Service Stations Maxwell Station, operated at Bronson and Meadow by Archie Gustine. 1920 Electric Power Main Renton customers of Puget Power Company: Pacific Car and Foundry, Seattle Frog and Switch in Earlington, Gladding McBean,Renton Coal Company,Briquette Plant. 1920 Photo Studios Strnard's Photo Shop,owned by John Strnard, opened on Wells Street next to Covey's Grocery. 1920 Renton Population 3,301 1921 Mayors Thomas Raymond 1921 Municipal Court Judges D.H.Mothorn 1921 Municipal Court Judges Jacob Snyder 1921 Newspapers Renton Chronicle,published weekly by Lou Wenham,who leased it from R.G. Pettie. R.G. Pettie sold it to Dan B. McGovern in 1928,who then sold it to Perry Mitchell in 1944. John Fournier and Bruce Helberg purchased it in 1949. Went out of print in 1962. 1922 City Clerks Agnes Edwards 1922 Nurseries Julius J. Bonnell acquired 117 acres at the southwest corner of Lake Washington adjoining the Bryn Mawr Airport and began his nursery. 1922 Renton Airport Eddie Hubbard constructed a seaplane ramp for his mail route. 1922 Schools Henry Ford School opened. 1923 Automobile Manufacturers&Agencies Richard and Max Clarke opened a Ford dealership at 4th and Main. In 1940 they moved it to Bronson Way. Page 10 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1923 Banks First Federal Savings and Loan opened at 3rd and Wells,E. P. Wilson,President. 1923 Banks First National Bank of Renton was absorbed by Citizens Bank and moved to 3rd and Williams. 1923 City Government First city hall was located on Wells Avenue South. 1923 City Treasurers/Finance Directors Agnes Edwards 1923 Early Service Stations Reid& Cooks' Service Station operated at 3rd and Burnett by Walt Cooks and Walt Reid. 1923 Fire Depat liiient A new brick firehouse and City Hall was built on Wells Avenue. 1923 Fire Department First motorized fire fighting equipment was a converted Model T Ford combined with a hose and 40-gallon chemical tank with ladders and 1923 Food Manufacturing Vitomen Cereal Company opened on Burnett. 1923 Hotels&Motels Cabin Camp,consisting of 14 cabins on Sunset Highway, was built by Mike Potoshnik, Sr. 1923 Municipal Court Judges Joe Wood, Sr. 1923 Schools Renton High School balcony sank three inches during graduation exercises. Ceremonies completed at Henry Ford School. 1923 Street Railways &Buses Seattle-Renton Stage Company organized by George Williams, Tom Oughton,Tom Dobson, Sr., and George Beanblossom, with the 12-passenger "Bluebird" coaches. 1924 Feed Stores Renton Feed Store was operated by Art G.Nelson. 1924 Inventions Pacific Car and Foundary patented the Rainier Bunk. 1924 Newspapers Renton City Advocate was started in October 1924 by two University of Washington journalism students. It was sold to the Chronicle in 1925. 1924 Parks Jones Park- Wells at Cedar River. 1.18 acres donated by D.H. Jones. 1925 City Attorney Agnes Richmond 1925 Dentists Dr. C.P. Ambrose 1925 Feed Stores Lande Feed Company on South Burnett opened, owned by C.O. Lande. 1925 Jewelry Stores Watkins Jewelry opened at 915 South 3rd Street. 1925 Mayors George Thomas 1925 Newspapers Renton Eagle and Loyal Friend, an Eagle Lodge publication by Charles E.Winegar. 1925 Railroads Pacific Coast Railroad discontinued all passenger service to Seattle. 1925 Theaters Renton Movie Theater was built by the Argano family on 3rd Street South. It was re-named Rainier Theater in 1940. Page 11 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1926 Churches Assembly of God church opened on Walla Walla Avenue. 1926 Churches Christian Science Reading Room opened at 220 Whitworth. 1926 Churches St. Anthony School was built. 1926 Early Service Stations Time Sunset Eagle Service Station operated at 3rd and Williams by Zilli and Barei. 1926 Librarians/Library Directors Ruth Kirwin 1926 Mayors Manchester Walters (never presided) 1926 Mayors Thomas Olsen 1926 Schools St. Anthony's Catholic School (private). 1927 Brick&Tile Industry Denny-Renton Clay and Coal Company was sold to Gladding McBean Company. 1927 Bridges Tobin Bridge, an extension of Renton Avenue (Seattle), crossed Rainier Avenue at Tobin Avenue. 1927 City Treasurers/Finance Directors T.F.Meehan 1927 Doctors Dr. Hugh Adams 1927 Early Service Stations Mike's Service Station operated on Sunset Boulevard by Mike Potoshnick, Sr. 1927 Early Service Stations Union Station operated at Bronson and Garden by William Strain. 1927 Hardware Stores M.J. "Pop" McLendon opened U.S. Junk on Wells Avenue. Later moved to the former Clarke Ford dealership building on Bronson Way. 1927 Librarians/Library Directors Winifred Daniels 1927 Mayors George Beanblossom 1927 Newspapers Renton News Record,published by Charles E. Winegar. Sold to Charles L.Vaughn in 1932, then to Charles Rochet and Charles Ruud in 1932. Went out of print in 1962. 1927 Police Vince B. Stewart, first Chief of Police 1928 Dairy Farms Caraccioli Dairy Farm was located in south Renton area near Talbot Hill. 1928 Dentists Dr. John Ivan Wilson 1928 Early Service Stations Barei Brothers Service Station operated at corner of Old Longacres Road and Rainier Avenue by Umberto Barei. 1928 Newspapers Renton Stimulator, a trade journal for service stations and auto parks, owned by Wilhelmina and Pieter Prins. Went out of print in 1932. 1928 Renton Airport Charles Lindbergh flew over Renton High School and the airport on his way to Seattle. 1928 Renton Population 5,000 1928 Schools Charles Lindbergh flew over Renton High School. 1928 U.S. Post Offices Elliott post office closed. Page 12 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1929 Electric Power Shuffleton oil-powered plant built on south shore of Lake Washington by Puget Sound Power and Light Company. 1929 Florist Shops &Greenhouses Robert Pratt opened a florist shop on Wells Street. It was later moved to 3rd Street. 1929 Garden Clubs Renton Garden Club organized. 1929 Grocery&General Stores Ted's Earlington Market was opened by Ted Sipila on Earlington Hill. 1929 Mortuaries&Cemeteries Stokes Mortuary moved to 3rd Avenue. 1929 Renton Airport John and Al Blum expanded the field to serve float planes from Alaska. 1929 Service Clubs Kiwanis Club of Renton established. 1929 Women's Organizations Earlington Women's Club 1930 Banks First National Bank of Renton was absorbed by Joshua Green and became Peoples Bank and Trust. 1930 Beauty Salons Minnie Berry's Beauty Salon opened. 1930 Early Service Stations Phillips Brothers Service Station operated at 3rd and Logan by Nando,Manio, and Oliver Phillips. 1930 Fires Savage Lumber Company destroyed by fire. 1930 Logging Industry& Lumber Supplies Savage Lumber Company opened at 125 Burnett. 1930 Renton Airport Bryn Mawr Flying Club was organized. 1930 Renton Population 4,062 1930 Restaurants & Cafes Triple XXX Barrel,the first drive-in restaurant on the West Coast. Owned by Archie Rutherford. 1930 Steel Industry Pacific Car and Foundry developed a successful alloy called Carmetal. 1931 Coal Industry Sam Nicholls headed United Mine Workers, Renton Local 6380. 1931 Garbage Collection The City of Renton leased property for a garbage disposal and dump. 1931 Parks Tonkin Park(Triangle)- 399 Williams Avenue South. 0.29 acres. 1931 Schools New Hazelwood School -brick, two-story. 1932 Automobile Manufacturers&Agencies Hayden Williams and John Swanson opened a Chevrolet dealership at 2nd and Burnett. 1932 Fire Chiefs Clarence Dullahant 1932 Municipal Court Judges J.E. McFarland 1932 Police Patrick Hogan, Chief of Police 1932 Schools New Renton High School 1933 City Attorney John W.Dobson 1933 Early Service Stations Frank Mathewson operated Mathewson Fuel (gas, coal, and wood) in Earlington. 1933 Fraternal Organizations Veterans of Foreign Wars Post#1263 1933 Horse Racing Longacres Race Track opened August 3rd. Page 13 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1933 Inventions Jerry Cordell and Jack Segur invented the C&S salmon spoon(Cordell and Segur Hunting and Tackle Company). 1933 Mayors Ernest P. Wilson 1933 Municipal Court Judges Lot Davis 1933 Municipal Court Judges Pieter Prins 1933 Prohibition Prohibition ended in Renton. 1933 Restaurants& Cafes Tonkin's Café on Third, owner Frank Tonkin. 1933 Saloons &Taverns Mike's Place, owned by Mike Potoshnik, Sr., opened at 1055 Sunset Boulevard NE. 1934 Fires Renton Shingle Mill 1935 Early Service Stations Kenny Eakle operated Kenny Eakle's Signal at 2nd and Williams. 1935 Mayors "Oats" N. Cochran 1935 Municipal Court Judges J.E. McFarland 1935 Pawn Brokers Ben's Loan, Inc., opened by Ben and Grace Fosnaugh,moved to Third and Burnett, and is now at Second and Main, owned by Duane Steffes,Nancy Cejudo, and M. & S. Landers. 1935 Police Vince B. Stewart, Chief of Police, second term. 1935 Renton Airport Will Rogers and Wiley Post took off from Renton for their ill-fated flight to Alaska. 1935 Steel Industry Pacific Car and Foundry manufactured winches and logging equipment. 1935 U.S.Post Offices A new Renton post office was built on Williams Street. 1936 Early Service Stations Richfield Gas Station operated on Sunset Boulevard by Hugh White and Ed Burrows. 1936 Fires Earlington Club House 1936 Shoe Repair& Shoemakers Joe Paglia opened a shoe repair shop, first on Main, then on Williams Street. 1936 Theaters Roxie Movie Theater opened on 3rd Street South. 1937 Mayors "Oats" N. Cochran 1937 U.S.Post Offices Dan McGovern was appointed postmaster. 1938 Art in Public Places "The Coal Miner," a painting by Jacob Elshin. First displayed at Renton Post Office,now located at Highlands Library (WPA project). 1938 Beauty Salons Ann Burdulis- Beautecraft School of Beauty,Wells Avenue South. 1938 City Treasurers/Finance Directors Paul Green 1938 Florist Shops&Greenhouses Earlington Greenhouse was opened by Toshio Mano. 1938 Hospitals& Clinics Bronson Memorial (Dr.Adams) 1938 U.S.Post Offices John Lotto was appointed postmaster, followed by William Miller and Jerry Harper. 1939 City Attorney Paul Houser, Sr. Page 14 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1939 Dairy Farms D.F. Tonelli sold his farm property to the Renton School District for the construction of the Renton Stadium. 1939 Doctors Dr. John Carney 1939 Early Service Stations Mathewson's Automotive operated on Rainier Avenue (Bryn Mawr)by Frank Mathewson. 1939 Fire Chiefs Ed Burrows 1939 Mayors George Beanblossom 1939 Schools New Kennydale School built by W.P.A. 1940 Boeing Company,The Contracted with U.S.Navy to build patrol seaplanes. 1940 Butcher Shops Renton Fish Market opened at 714 South 3rd. 1940 Churches Renton Lutheran Church opened. 1940 Dentists Dr.Jess Ochs. Retired in 1978. 1940 Doctors Dr. S.J. Vukov 1940 Hardware Stores Donald N. and William B. Custer opened a new store at 230 Wells Avenue. 1940 Hotels &Motels Cabin City Camp opened on 3rd and Rainier. 1940 Hotels &Motels Slumberite Auto Camp opened on 3rd Street. 1940 Logging Industry&Lumber Supplies See Lumber and Supply Company opened at 120 Mill Avenue South. 1940 Renton Population 4,488 1940 Restaurants &Cafes The Lighthouse at 113 Third Street. 1940 Sewer System Wastewater was collected and treated in a large septic system near Black River Channel. 1940 Shoe Repair& Shoemakers Adolph Romiti, shoe repair shop on Main Avenue. 1941 Banks R.E. Theinhardt became president of First Federal Savings and Loan Association. 1941 Fire Chiefs Joe Wood, Jr. 1941 Schools Old Renton High School razed. 1942 Boeing Company, The Built the first B-29's for the U.S.Army. 1942 City Attorney John W.Dobson 1942 Doctors Dr.Rudolph Heilpern 1942 Fire Department A new fire station was built at Houser Way and Mill Street with WPA funds. 1942 Florist Shops&Greenhouses Robert Pratt, florist and carnation specialist, propagated a number of new carnation varieties that became very popular with area gardeners. 1942 Hotels &Motels Barei Rooming House opened on 2nd Street near Rainier Avenue. 1942 Houser,Paul Jr. Paul Houser, Jr.,was appointed executive director of Renton Housing Authority. 1942 Ice&Ice Cream Ray Schneider and Jim Williams began operating an ice and ice cream factory on Williams Avenue South. Closed in 1955. Page 15 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1942 Schools Renton School District consolidated,now District #403. 1942 Schools Renton Vocational School. War production training. 1942 Steel Industry Pacific Car and Foundry turned to wartime products- a total of 900 General Sherman tanks. 1942 U.S. Post Offices Florence Damon Culp was appointed assistant postmaster. Served until 1957. 1943 Doctors Dr. Dean Pettibone 1943 Fire Depai Intent Highland Fire Station was built. 1943 Fires Potlatch Lumber Company 1943 Grocery& General Stores Lotto's Food Center was opened by Mike Lotto at 3rd and Main. 1943 Mayors Ed Burrows 1943 Nurseries Bonnell Nursery was required by the U.S. government to sell 55 acres for the enlargement of the Renton Airport for Boeing long-range bombers. 1943 Schools Highlands School 1943 Service Clubs Renton Rotary Club organized. 1943 Steel Industry Pacific Car and Foundry had the largest and most modern electric furnace foundry in the United States. 1943 U.S. Post Offices Highlands post office opened. 1944 City Treasurers/Finance Directors W.E.Martin 1945 Chamber of Commerce Henry Reynolds, first Manager of the Renton Chamber of Commerce. 1945 Early Service Stations Signal Gas operated at 2nd and Logan by Kenny Eakle. 1945 Fire Chiefs Floyd Lawrence 1945 Florist Shops & Greenhouses Hebner Brothers operated a florist shop on Third Street. 1945 Florist Shops &Greenhouses Renton Greenhouse&Florist was purchased by George and Emma Nakashima. 1945 Hospitals &Clinics New Renton Hospital 1945 Logging Industry&Lumber Supplies Barbee Mill bought by Alex Cugini, Sr.,Kennydale. 1945 Steel Industry Pacific Car and Foundry acquired Kenworth Motor Truck Company. 1945 Veterinarians Button Animal Hospital opened. Dr.Archie Button, veterinarian. 1946 Boeing Company,The The Renton plant closed. 1946 Churches Highlands Community Church was built on NE 10th Street. 1946 City Clerks Wiley Crook 1946 City Treasurers/Finance Directors Dorothea Gossett 1946 Disasters Flood damaged Logan Street Bridge. Page 16 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1946 Laundry&Dry Cleaning Services Service Laundry and Dry Cleaning was purchased from Money Rutledge by Paul Jassney. 1946 Renton Airport The City of Renton purchased the Renton Airport from the Federal Government War Assets Administration for$1.00. 1946 Schools First School Administration Building(former U.S. Army Ordnance across from PACCAR). 1947 Banks First National Bank of Renton opened. 1947 City Attorney Arthur L. Haugan 1947 Florist Shops& Greenhouses Betz Florist Shop, owned by Clinton Betz, was opened on 3rd Street. 1947 Mayors Perry Mitchell 1947 Parks Windsor Hills Park-432 Windsor Avenue NE. 4.5 acres. 1947 Parks Directors William Pond 1947 Springbrook Trout Farm Springbrook Trout Farm was developed by the Gallagher family on Talbot Road. 1948 Automobile Manufacturers&Agencies A group of Renton investors headed by Roy McCarthy rented space at Renton Boeing to begin manufacture of"The Mustang," a small bus-type automobile. The venture failed. 1948 Dry Cleaners Puhich Dry Cleaners opened by Pauline Puhich. Now operated by Joe and Joan Puhich at 319 Main Avenue. 1948 Grocery& General Stores First Market Basket Grocery Store was opened by Mike Lotto on Bronson Way in north Renton. 1948 Mayors Perry Mitchell 1948 Municipal Court Judges Donald G.Holm 1948 Restaurants&Cafes China Coast opened by Tim and Jeannie Chinn. 1948 Schools Renton Stadium built on the site of the former Tonelli family dairy farm. 1948 Women's Organizations P.E.O. Sisterhood, Chapter D. K. Betty Felton, first president. 1948 Women's Organizations Soroptimist International. Betty Raudebaugh, first president. 1949 Beauty Salons Jean's Beauty Salon, owned by Jean Newell, opened on Wells Avenue South. 1949 Boeing Company,The The Renton plant partially reopened to build C-97 strato-freighters and K-C-97's. 1949 Disasters Earthquake caused severe damage to some buildings. 1949 Fires Explosion and fire at "China Clipper" café on 3rd Street near A&H Drug Store. Damaged Thriftway grocery,A&H,and Santi's Furniture. 1949 Garden Clubs Sunset View Garden Club organized. Page 17 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1949 Hospitals&Clinics Renton Group Health Clinic 1949 Industries&Property Development Renton Coil Spring Company,founded by B.Ray Pepka, at 425 South 7th. 1949 Mayors Joe Baxter 1949 Municipal Court Judges Paul Houser,Jr. 1949 Parks Directors Gene Coulon 1949 Recreation Renton Bowling and Recreation, owned by Dominic and Louis Delaurenti. Went out of business in 1956. 1949 Schools Skyway School 1949 U.S. Post Offices Earlington post office closed. 1950 Butcher Shops Bill and John's Meat Market, owned by John Santi, opened at 3rd and Main Street. 1950 Clothing Stores Western Wear, first called Renton Economy Store, founded by Issac "Ike" Benveniste. 1950 Jewelry Stores Ames Jewelry, Inc.,opened at 814 3rd Avenue. 1950 Newspapers Constitution News Review, a political journal owned by W. Frank Horne. Went out of print in 1976. 1950 Photo Studios Marier Studio opened. 1950 Renton Population 16,039 1951 Parks Philip Arnold Park- 720 Jones Avenue South on Renton Hill. 10 acres. 1951 Police Angelo Busato, Chief of Police 1951 Railroads Milwaukee Railroad ceased operation. 1952 Schools New Spring Glen School 1952 Schools Sierra Heights Elementary School 1953 Jewelry Stores Garland Jewelry,owned by Jack Slotnik, opened at 814 3rd Street. 1953 Recreation Hillcrest Bowling opened on NE Sunset Boulevard. 1953 Schools Lakeridge Elementary School 1953 Women's Organizations P.E.O. Sisterhood,Chapter E. I. Gladys Myers, first president. 1954 Banks Seattle First National Bank opened. 1954 Boeing Company, The Began building 707's 1954 Churches St. Mathew's Lutheran Church was built at 1700 Edmonds. 1954 City Government City Hall moved to Cedar River Park. 1954 Librarians/Library Directors Alfred R. Kraig 1954 Schools McKnight Middle School 1954 Street Railways&Buses Lakeshore Bus Line was organized, offering service that circled Lake Washington. 1955 City Clerks Floyd W. Shaff 1955 Disasters Two Northern Pacific engines collided at 7th and Burnett. 1955 Landscape Service Landscape Associates, owner Gerald Edlund. Page 18 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1955 Steel Industry Pacific Car and Foundry acquired Peterbilt Truck Company. 1955 Veterinarians Dr. Jack Priebe joined Dr. Button's animal hospital. 1956 City Attorney Gerard M. Shellan 1956 City Clerks Elton L. Alexander 1956 Electric Power Puget Sound Power and Light Company built its new offices at Benson Road and Grady Way. 1956 Parks Maplewood Park- SE 6th and Newport Avenue SE. 2.2 acres. 1956 Recreation Rollerland,owned by Dominic and Louis Delaurenti. Went out of business in 1963. 1956 Schools New Campbell Hill School 1956 Sewer System Wastewater was treated in a secondary treatment plant near Renton High School Stadium. 1957 Fires Barbee Mill destroyed. 1957 Librarians/Library Directors Harris C. McClaskey 1957 Restaurants &Cafes Jolly Boy "You Fix It Bar" opened by Bob Minkler. 1958 Churches Bethlehem Lutheran Church opened at 1024 Monroe. 1958 Parks Highlands Neighborhood Park- 800 Edmonds. 8.4 acres. 1958 Parks Thomas Teasdale Park- 601 S. 23rd Street. 10 acres. 1958 Restaurants &Cafes Joe's Chicken and Chips opened at SweetCenter at Liberty Park by Joe Steiner. 1958 Springbrook Dairy Farm Springbrook Dairy Farm began operation on Talbot Road. John Torlai, Sr.,owner. 1959 City Clerks Vern Morris 1959 Logging Industry&Lumber Supplies Barbee Mill resumed operation. 1959 Newspapers Town Talk,published by Dan McGovern, then by Dick Stredicke. Went out of print in 1963. 1959 Schools A.W. Dimmitt Middle School 1960 Mayors Frank Aliment 1960 Renton Population 18,453 1961 Banks H.A. Blencoe became president of First Federal Savings and Loan Association. 1961 Banks Washington Mutual opened in Renton. 1961 City Clerks Helmie Nelson 1961 Industries&Property Development Kaye-Smith Publishing and Printing-Business Graphics, 720 Lind Avenue SW. Part of Burlington Northern Property Development. 1961 Librarians/Library Directors Beth Greggs (acting) 1961 Police Clarence S.Williams, Chief of Police 1961 Renton Airport Traffic control tower was built. 1961 Renton Population 18,880 Page 19 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1961 Restaurants & Cafes Taco Time, owner Frank Tonkin. Later became a franchise in the area. 1961 Schools Cascade Elementary School 1961 Shopping Centers Renton Shopping Center was developed by Robert Edwards,who purchased 25 acres in 1952. 1962 Boeing Company,The The Boeing Company bought the Renton plant from the U.S. Government. 1962 Brick&Tile Industry Gladding McBean Company merged with International Pipe and Ceramic Corporation and became Interpace. 1962 Chamber of Commerce Kay F. Johnson, Manager of the Renton Chamber of Commerce. 1962 Hardware Stores A second Custer Hardware store was opened in the Renton Highlands. 1962 Librarians/Library Directors Marcella Hillgen 1962 Logging Industry&Lumber Supplies Seattle Lumber Company moved to Renton at 500 SW 16th. 1962 Newspapers Fournier and Ruud formed a partnership to publish the Record Chronicle that lasted until 1979. 1962 Parks Kiwanis Park-260 Rainier Avenue near Chamber of Commerce. 9 acres. 1962 Renton Population 19,500 1962 Steel Industry Pacific Car and Foundry produced the steel girders for the Seattle World's Fair Space Needle. 1962 U.S. Post Offices Renton Shopping Center post office opened. 1963 Fire Chiefs M.C. "Scotty" Walls 1963 Fires Renton Hardware 1963 Fires Rollerland Skating Rink 1963 Newspapers Renton Enterprise(Town Talk was re-named), published by Dick Stredicke. Sold in 1966 to Valley Publishing Company; name was changed to The New Enterprise. 1963 Parks Kennydale Beach- Lake Washington Beach Boulevard at North 36th. 1.76 acres. 1963 Parks Kennydale Lions Park-2428 Aberdeen Avenue NE. 1.8 acres. 1963 Parks North Highlands Park-3000 NE 16th Street. 2.64 acres. 1963 Renton Population 20,176 1963 Schools Fred Nelsen Middle School 1964 Coin Shops Renton Coin Shop opened by F.T. McNeelan. 1964 Fires K.P. Hall 1964 Fires Williams and Swanson Garage 1964 Libraries Highlands Branch Library opened. Page 20 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1964 Mayors Donald W. Custer 1964 Renton Population 20,600 1964 U.S. Post Offices Cascade Shopping Center post office opened. 1965 Churches The Salvation Army opened on Williams Street. 1965 Hotels&Motels Renton Inn opened on Grady Way. It became a Holiday Inn in 1977. 1965 Renton Population 21,600 1965 Restaurants&Cafes Schumsky's Restaurant at Renton Village. Later moved to Airport Way. First owned by Bob and Martha Kingen, then by Don Schumsky in 1985. 1965 Theaters Valley Community Players was organized. 1965 U.S. Post Offices Kennydale post office closed. 1966 Art in Public Places Bronze screen, by Marvin Herrard at Renton Public Library. 1966 Art in Public Places Eighty-five art prints purchased by the PTA to rotate among the Renton schools. 1966 Hospitals&Clinics Valley General Hospital (The Wheel). Later became the K-Mart location. 1966 Libraries New public library was built on a bridge across the Cedar River. 1966 Museums Renton Historical Society was organized. 1966 Newspapers The Valley Times was formed as the result of the merging of the Record-Chronicle,Kent News Journal,and Auburn Globe under Valley Publishing 1966 Parks Company. Cedar River Park-Maple Valley Highway at Houser Way. 23.7 acres. 1967 Librarians/Library Directors Ann Harker(acting) 1967 Librarians/Library Directors Jack L. Jones 1967 Librarians/Library Directors Title was changed from "Librarian" to "Library Director." 1967 Professional Organizations Renton Retired Teachers Association was organized. 1967 Renton Population 23,066 1967 Schools Benson Hill Elementary School opened. 1967 Women's Organizations A.A.U.W. - Janet Blencoe, first president. 1968 Art in Public Places "Bronze Owl," a sculpture by G. Alan Wright. Gift of Renton Rotary Caper displayed at City Hall. 1968 Hospitals&Clinics New Group Health Clinic (Bronson Way) 1968 Renton Population 24,550 1968 Restaurants&Cafes Jack's Restaurant in the Highlands. Owners Jack Stewart and now Ira McDaniel. 1968 Schools Maplewood Heights Elementary School opened. 1968 Schools Oliver W. Hazen High School opened. 1968 Shopping Centers Village Shopping Center opened at the corner of Grady Way and Benson Road. Page 21 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1968 Theaters Renton Village Cinemas opened on South Grady Way. 1968 Women's Organizations P.E.O. Sisterhood, Chapter F. P. Pat Kays, first president. 1969 Art in Public Places Fountain at Renton Public Library area,by Glen Hunt. Gift of Williams and Swanson. 1969 City Government City Hall built on Cedar River at 200 Mill Avenue South. 1969 Librarians/Library Directors Aim Harker(acting) 1969 Mayors Avery Garrett 1969 Moses Family Henry Moses died. He was the last survivor of the Renton Duwamish Indian family who resided at Black River just west of Renton High School. 1969 Newspapers Jet City News,published weekly by Jay E. Kassner. 1969 Parks Gene Coulon Memorial Park- 1201 Lake Washington Boulevard North. 55.33 acres. 1969 Parks Tiffany Park- 1601 Lake Youngs Way SE. 7 acres. 1969 Renton Citizen of the Year Rosalee Evans 1969 Renton Population 26,500 1969 Schools Renton Alternative High School opened. 1969 Schools Tiffany Park Elementary School opened. 1969 Sister City Program The Lions Club of Nishiwaki, Japan,accepted an invitation from Renton Lions Club to establish a Sister City affiliation. Over the years,nine delegations have visited Renton,and nine delegations have visited Nishiwaki. 1970 Florist Shops&Greenhouses Paul Corman purchased Pratt's Florist Shop. 1970 Librarians/Library Directors Clark Petersen 1970 Mortuaries&Cemeteries Jimmi Hendrix was buried at Greenwood Cemetery. 1970 Museums Renton Historical Society began publication of its quarterly newsletter. 1970 Parks Sunset Court Park- 1150 Harrington Avenue NE. 0.50 acre. 1970 Railroads Northern Pacific Railroad, Great Northern Railroad, and Burlington Railroad merged to form Burlington Northern Railroad. 1970 Renton Citizen of the Year Glen Gianini 1970 Renton Population 26,686 1970 Schools New Administration Building,425 Main, south of old Henry Ford School. 1970 Schools New Campbell Hill School 1970 Schools New Highlands School 1970 Schools New Kennydale School 1970 Schools Talbot Hill School (also 1998) 1970 Theaters Carco Theater was built in Cedar River Park. Page 22 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1971 City Growth&Incorporation Renton's status was upgraded to an optional Municipal Code city. 1971 City Treasurers/Finance Directors William E.Bennett(acting) 1971 Health Food Stores Minkler's Green Earth Nutrition opened at 125 Airport Way. Owned by Bob Minkler. 1971 Newspapers The Greater Renton News, Bill Santi principal backer. Neil McLean,Richard Stredicke, and Mark Pelligrino were the managing editors. Went out of 1971 Police print in 1976. Hugh R.Darby,Chief of Police 1971 Renton Citizen of the Year Aldo Scappini 1971 Renton Population 26,386 1971 Restaurants&Cafes Torreros Mexican Restaurant opened by Ted Rodrigues at 3rd between Wells and Williams. 1971 Schools Lindbergh High School (occupied in 1973). 1972 City Clerks Delores A.Mead 1972 City Treasurers/Finance Directors Gwen Marshall 1972 Florist Shops& Greenhouses Cugini Florist Shop,owned by Dario Cugini,was opened on 3rd Street. 1972 Museums City fathers granted the Renton Historical Society the use of two small rooms in the Highlands Community Building for a few museum displays. 1972 Renton Population 25,200 1972 Schools Thomson School (former Skyway School) 1972 Steel Industry Pacific Car and Foundry merged with PACCAR, Inc. 1973 Antique Galleries St. Charles Place,owned by Charles Divilbiss, opened at 230 Wells Avenue South. 1973 Banks Community Bank founded. 1973 Libraries New Highlands Branch Library opened. 1973 Renton Citizen of the Year Floyd Lawrence 1973 Renton Population 26,250 1974 Fire Chiefs George H. Williams 1974 Fires Lande Feed Company- 150 bales of hay dragged out to be wetted down. 1974 Museums City fathers granted the Renton Historical Society the use of larger quarters in the former branch library in the Highlands. 1974 Renton Population 27,300 1975 City Government Bicentennial and Diamond Jubilee celebration. 1975 Newspapers Valley Publishing Company purchased the remaining interest in the Record-Chronicle from Charles Ruud. John Fournier, Jr., succeeded his father. 1975 Parks Maplewood Roadside Park- 3201 Maple Valley Highway. 1.0 acre. 1975 Renton Population 27,338 Page 23 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1976 Art in Public Places "Icosahedron," a steel sculpture by Gregory Parson in Kiwanis Park near Chamber of Commerce. Bicentennial Project. 1976 Historical Publications "Renton-From Coal to Jets," by Morda C. Slawson (an American Revolution Bicentennial Project of the Renton Historical Society). 1976 Mayors Charles J.Delaurenti 1976 Municipal Court Judges Stanley Stone 1976 Renton Citizen of the Year Paul Houser 1976 Renton Population 26,558 1977 Churches Solid Rock Baptist Church, first held in Margie Williams'home. Reverend J.W.Henderson, first pastor. In 1983,name changed to Martin Luther King, Jr., and moved to 13611 SE 116th Street. 1977 City Attorney Lawrence J. Warren 1977 Fire Chiefs Richard Geissler 1977 Newspapers Renton Tribune,published by Mark Pelligrino (spinoff of Greater Renton News). March to October. 1977 Parks Earlington Park-272 Thomas Avenue SW. 1.5 acres. 1977 Parks Glencoe Park-444 NE 24th. 0.42 acre. 1977 Parks Directors Ron Heiret 1977 Renton Citizen of the Year Ethel Telban 1977 Renton Population 27,150 1977 Restaurants & Cafes Lermond's Restaurant, owned by Dick and Faye Lermond, first located on Williams Street. 1978 City Government Renton Senior Center opened at 211 Burnett Avenue North. Shawn Daly, Coordinator 1978 Logging Industry&Lumber Supplies Barbee Mill operation was taken over by Mrs. Josephine Cugini and Alex Cugini,Jr. 1978 Newspapers Women's Views and News, Lois Kennis, editor. One issue was published. 1978 Parks Directors John Webley 1978 Renton Citizen of the Year June Leonard 1978 Renton Population 29,300 1979 Appliance Stores King and Bunny's Discount Appliances and TV's. Sunset Boulvard. King Parker, owner. 1979 Art in Public Places "Firemen in Action," an enameled metal mural by Scott Fife,located at the fire station at 2nd and Mill. 1979 Art in Public Places "Trees," a tapestry woven by Peg McNaire,located at Renton Senior Activity Center. 1979 Art in Public Places Cotton woven hanging by Marcy Johnson, located at Renton Senior Activity Center. Page 24 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1979 Art in Public Places Stained glass windows by Hill &Associates. A gift of Mr. And Mrs. Charles Ruud located at Renton Senior Activity Center. 1979 Fire Department A new fire station was built at 2nd and Mill. Senator Henry Jackson attended the dedication. 1979 Municipal Court Judges Roger I. Lewis 1979 Museums City fathers granted the Renton Historical Society the use of the 1942 WPA former fire station at Houser and Mill for a museum. 1979 Museums The Renton Historical Museum is placed on the list of Washington Historical Buildings. It is the last WPA building in existence in the Renton area. 1979 Newspapers Daily Renton Chronicle, later re-named Valley Daily News. 1979 Newspapers Renton Reporter,published by Mark Kennis for a short period. 1979 Renton Citizen of the Year Charles Delaurenti 1979 Renton Population 30,700 1980 Art in Public Places "Wolves and Indian Baskets," a sculpture by Richard Beyer. 1980 City Government Barbara Shinpoch became the first woman mayor. 1980 Mayors Barbara Shinpoch 1980 Parks Burnett Linear Park(Northern Pacific Railroad) 502 Burnett Avenue South. 1.00/.5 miles. 1980 Parks Talbot Hill Reservoir Park- 710 South 19th Street. 1.5 acres. 1980 Renton Citizen of the Year Ernest Tonda 1980 Renton Population 30,612 1980 Restaurants&Cafes Omar Al Khyam,Fayes Nakkour, chef and owner. Sunset Boulevard. 1980 Schools Renton Alternative School (former new Earlington school). 1981 Art in Public Places "Early Industries of Renton," a mural by John W. Elliott. Originally displayed at Seattle First National Bank on Williams Street, then donated to Renton Historical Museum. 1981 Banks SeaFirst Bank moved to 3rd and Burnett. 1981 Fires McLendon Hardware. 1981 Florist Shops&Greenhouses Toni Nelson acquired Renton Flower Shop. 1981 Hardware Stores Fire nearly destroyed the McLendon Hardware at Second and Burnett(old Tradewell store). 1981 Industries &Property Development Kohl Company Property Development 1981 Renton Citizen of the Year Joan Walker 1981 Renton Population 31,031 Page 25 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1982 Art in Public Places "Interface," a bronze sculpture at Coulon Park by Phillip Levine. 1982 Art in Public Places "Turn of the Century Fire Chief' at Fire Station#13 by Robert Rae. 1982 City Clerks Maxine E. Motor 1982 City Treasurers/Finance Directors Michael J.Mulcahy 1982 Laundry&Dry Cleaning Services Service Laundry and Dry Cleaning was renamed Service Linen and Supply. 1982 Newspapers Donrey Media, Inc.,purchased Valley Daily News from the Fournier family. 1982 Police Alan L. Wallis, Chief of Police 1982 Renton Citizen of the Year Lila Allen 1982 Renton Population 32,200 1983 Fire Chiefs A. Lee Wheeler 1983 Industries&Property Development First City Equities -Earlington Golf Course 1983 Renton Citizen of the Year Sally Hartsock 1983 Renton Population 33,100 1984 Art in Public Places "Celebrate the Salmon." Fabric weavings at Renton Public Library by Kerstin Schwizer. 1984 Art in Public Places "Donkey Runaway from the Mines," a sculpture at Tonklin Park by Richard Beyer. 1984 Art in Public Places "Stiltwalker," a bronze silicon sculpture at Liberty Park by Ray Jensen. 1984 Hospitals & Clinics Valley General Hospital name changed to Valley Medical Center. 1984 Renton Citizen of the Year Char Baker 1984 Renton Population 33,340 1985 Industries&Property Development Lincoln Properties -Lake Washington Boulevard. 1985 Parks Maplewood Golf Course-4000 Maple Valley Highway. 190 acres. 1985 Renton Citizen of the Year Toni Nelson 1985 Renton Community Band Renton Community Band was organized by Harley Brumbaugh, Randall Rockhill,James Young, and Steve Rabon. 1985 Renton Population 34,030 1985 Restaurants & Cafes Lermond's Restaurant moved to Airport Way, owned by Dick and Faye Lermond. 1986 City Treasurers/Finance Directors Dan Clemens 1986 Renton Citizen of the Year Ken Hoben 1986 Renton Population 34,460 1986 Theaters Renton Civic Theater opened by Rick Mays. 1987 Historical Publications "Little History of Renton,Washington," by Jack R. Evans and Paul Rowe. SCW Publications. 1987 Renton Citizen of the Year Pat Newbury 1987 Renton Population 35,360 Page 26 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1988 Art in Public Places "Equi," by Renton Voc.Tech at Burnett Linear Park, directed by Drex Addison. 1988 Art in Public Places "History of Renton" quilt at Renton Community Center by Senior Center Quilters. 1988 Industries&Property Development Container Corporation of America(Jefferson Smurfit Corporation). 1988 Mayors Earl Clymer 1988 Renton Citizen of the Year Don Persson 1988 Renton Population 36,940 1989 Art in Public Places "Nine Forms," glass tile-covered seats at the Community Center terrace overlooking the Cedar River,by Elizabeth Mapelli. 1989 Art in Public Places "Renton Changes," painted panels at the Community Center by Kay Slusarenko. 1989 Art in Public Places Enamel on steel on east wall of the Community Center,by Bonnie Branson. 1989 Historical Publications "Renton-Where Water Took Wing," by David M. Buerge. Windsor Publications. 1989 Renton Citizen of the Year Margaret Anderson 1989 Renton Population 38,480 1990 Art in Public Places "We Are All In This Boat Together," Cedar River near the Senior Center,by Harold Balaz. 1990 Renton Citizen of the Year Susan Ringwood 1990 Renton Population 41,688 1991 City Clerks Marilyn Petersen 1991 Higher Education Renton Vocational-Technical Institute established in Renton by Dr. Roberts. 1991 Industries&Property Development Black River Corporate Park 1991 Renton Citizen of the Year Pearl Reid 1991 Renton Population 43,000 1991 Retirement Communities Evergreen Place Retirement Residence. 1414 Monroe Avenue NE. 1992 Art in Public Places "Erasmus Smithers Family at the Black River," a mural by Doug Kyes, located in the Renton Historical Museum. 1992 Banks First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Renton became First Savings Bank of Renton. 1992 Chamber of Commerce Betty Nokes,Manager of the Renton Chamber of Commerce. 1992 Horse Racing Longacres Race Track ceased operation. 1992 Industries&Property Development Federal Aviation Administration 1992 Parks Riverview Park-2001 Maple Valley Highway(along the Cedar River). 11.5 acres. 1992 Parks Directors Sam Chastain(Parks Department became Community Services Department). Page 27 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1992 Railroads Spirt of Washington Dinner Train began operating between Renton and Woodinville. 1992 Renton Citizen of the Year Bea Mathewson 1992 Renton Population 43,090 1993 Antique Galleries Relics- Antiques, owned by Michelle O'Harra, opened at 229 Wells Avenue South. 1993 Brick&Tile Industry Interpace property was purchased by the City of Renton for a park. 1993 City Treasurers/Finance Directors Victoria Runkle 1993 Renton Citizen of the Year Don Jacobson 1993 Renton Population 43,470 1993 Retail Stores Fred Meyer opened in the Renton Shopping Center. 1994 Antique Galleries Downtown Renton Antique Mall, owned by Bev and Ira Franklin, opened at 210 Wells Avenue South. 1994 Antique Galleries Uptown Glassworks and Antiques, owned by Dennis K. Mullen, opened at 230 Main Avenue South. 1994 Glass Works Uptown Glassworks opened at 230 Main Avenue South,Dennis K. Mullen, owner. 1994 Industries &Property Development Wizards of the Coast-game manufacturing. 1994 Newspapers Horvitz Reporter,Denis Law,publisher. 1994 Renton Population 43,970 1995 Antique Galleries Park Avenue Antiques and Collectibles, owned by Bev and Bruce Anderson, opened at 101 Park Avenue North. 1995 Antique Galleries The Cellar Door(now the Venus Moon Gift Shop), owned by Jeannie Keyes, opened at 903 South 3rd. 1995 Art in Public Places "The Lace Maker," by Jerry Lee(a mural after the Vermeer painting), located on the rear wall of the Sewing Machine Shop on Main Street. 1995 Art in Public Places "Wells Avenue Street Scene," a mural by Doug Kyes at the Renton Historical Museum. 1995 Disasters Cedar River overflowed the Renton Airport. 1995 Newspapers (New)Renton Reporter published by Denis Law. Published monthly, later weekly in 1999. 1995 Parks Cedar River Trail. 42.48/4.5 miles. 1995 Parks Springbrook Trail Park(along Springbrook Creek). 12 acres,2 miles of trail. 1995 Renton Citizen of the Year Dixon Long 1995 Renton Population 44,890 1995 Restaurants&Cafes River Rock Grill and Ale House opened at Maplewood Golf Course. 1995 Retirement Communities The Lakeshore Retirement Community. 11448 Rainier Avenue South. 1995 Schools New Lakeridge School Page 28 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1995 Schools Renton Alternative High School name changed to Black River High School. 1996 Antique Galleries Cedar River Antique Mall, owned by Bill and Joan Borland, opened at 900 South 3rd Street. 1996 Art in Public Places Mural at rear of Armondo's restaurant,by Jerry Lee. 1996 Automobile Manufacturers &Agencies Renton Automall was established at SW Grady Way and Lind Avenue SW. 1996 Hotels&Motels Holly Hedges Bed and Breakfast, owned by Lynn and Marion Thrasher, opened at 908 Grant on Renton Hill. 1996 Industries &Property Development Multiple Zones International - computer hardware and software sales. 1996 Mayors Jesse Tanner 1996 Mortuaries &Cemeteries Faull-Stokes mortuaries merged. 1996 Municipal Court Judges Corinna D. Ham 1996 Newspapers South County Journal,published by Northwest Media. 1996 Renton Citizen of the Year Denny Dochnahl 1996 Renton Population 45,170 1996 Schools New Sierra Heights School 1996 Sewer System Wastewater treatment and water quality functions were transferred to the new King County Department of Natural Resources. Responsibility now lies with the new Metropolitan King County Council. 1997 Antique Galleries Antique Palace Too and Collectibles,managed by Mae Clemenson,opened at 807 3rd Street. 1997 Antique Galleries Puget Sound Fine Art and Antique Gallery, owned by Lawrence C.Mroczek, opened at 717 South 3rd. 1997 Recreation Freddies Club opened at 111 S. Third Street. Owned by Fred Steiner. 1997 Renton Citizen of the Year Ted Rodriguez 1997 Renton Population 45,920 1997 Schools New Administration Building, 300 SW 7th. 1997 Schools New McKnight Middle School 1997 Theaters East Valley Cinemas opened on East Valley Road. 1998 Industries&Property Development K&L Distribution, Inc. 1998 Municipal Court Judges Terry Jurado 1998 Newspapers Persis Corporation of Honolulu purchased Valley Daily News from Donrey Media, Inc. 1998 Parks Directors James Shepherd(Community Services Administrator) 1998 Police Garry C. Anderson, Chief of Police 1998 Renton Citizen of the Year Charles McGarrigle 1998 Renton Citizen of the Year Gary Kohlwes Page 29 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 1998 Renton Population 46,270 1998 Schools New Talbot Hill School 1999 Antique Galleries Antique Country Station, owned by Rod Stewart and Melanie Nelson, opened at 219 South 3rd Street. 1999 Antique Galleries Girlfriend's Antiques and Collectibles, owned by Becky Mehtola,Debra Turner, and Rebecca Willsey, opened at 920 South 3rd Street. 1999 Chamber of Commerce Sharon Eklund,Manager of the Renton Chamber of Commerce. 1999 City Government City Hall moved to Benson and Grady Way. 1999 Parks Ron Regis Park- 1501 Orcas Avenue SE. 45 acres. 1999 Renton Citizen of the Year King Parker 1999 Renton Population 47,620 1999 Retirement Communities The Lodge at Eagle Ridge, a Retirement Community. 1600 South Eagle Ridge Drive. 1999 Water System Most of Renton's drinking water comes from five wells known as the Cedar Valley Aquifer. 1999 Water System Second source of city drinking water are the two wells on Maplewood Golf Course. 2000 Antique Galleries Backporch, owned by Renee and Victor Tobias, opened at 924 South 3rd Street. 2000 Art in Public Places "Color Book of the City of Renton," drawings by Doug Kyes for Renton River Days. 2000 Feed Stores Lande Feed Company closed. 2000 Higher Education WSU Cooperative Extension established in Renton. 2000 Industries &Property Development Southport- Shuffleton Plant,developed by SECO. 2000 Industries &Property Development The Bluffs-Lincoln Properties, Lake Washington Boulevard. 2000 Laundry &Dry Cleaning Services Service Linen and Supply acquired former Henry Ford School property. 2000 Newspapers Horvitz Newspapers purchased the Renton Reporter from Puget Sound Publishing Company. Denis Law became Vice President of the Weekly Newspaper Division. 2000 Parks Piazza and Gateway Park- 3rd Street between Logan and Burnett Avenues. 0.8 acre. 2000 Parks Skate Park(former Henry Moses Pool) - 1101 Bronson Way North(in Liberty Park). 2000 Parks Veterans Memorial Park- 3rd and Main. 0.2 acre. 2000 Renton Citizen of the Year Betty Nokes 2000 Renton Population 50,052 2000 Women's Organizations Young Women's Christian Association. Linda Rasmussen, Regional Director. 1010 S. 2nd. Page 30 Renton Timeline Year Topic Description 2001 City Councilmembers Dan Clawson, President; Randy Corman; Kathy Koelker-Wheeler;Toni Nelson; King Parker; Don Perrson; and Teri Briere. Note: All other Council- members are archived with the City Clerk's Office. 2001 City Government Renton Centennial, September 6, 2001. 2001 Disasters 6.8 earthquake February 28 at 11:00 a.m. 2001 Renton Citizen of the Year Doug Kyes 2001 Schools Henry Ford School razed. 1907-1908 School Superintendents George H. Conklin, Superintendent of Central and Sartori Schools. 1908-1909 School Superintendents Charles H. Yeager, Superintendent of Bryn Mawr School. 1909-1915 School Superintendents V.W. Talbot 1915-1918 School Superintendents W.B. Satterwaite 1918-1922 School Superintendents George Salisbury 1920's Early Service Stations Associated Station, operated at Bronson and Meadow by Art Biel. 1920's Early Service Stations Gilmore Station,Maple Valley,by Zerwoodis. 1920's Early Service Stations Richfield Station, operated at 3rd and Morris by Beanblossom, Rivily and Nando Phillips. 1920's Early Service Stations Shell Station, operated at Bronson and Factory by Ed Wolski. 1922-1928 School Superintendents Howard R. Goold 1928-1936 School Superintendents Ernest W. Campbell 1930's Early Service Stations Gebinini and Armstrong operated a station on Bronson Way. 1930's Early Service Stations O'Harra operated a station at 2nd and Mill. 1930's Early Service Stations Pedersen Brothers Shell Station and Auto Repair operated at corner of Park and Bronson Way. 1930's Early Service Stations Richfield Station operated at 2nd and Main by Al Morgan. 1930's Early Service Stations Richfield Station, operated at Bronson and Mill by Belando. 1930's Early Service Stations Standard Oil Station operated at Bronson and Park by Peretti. 1936-1966 School Superintendents Oliver M.Hazen 1966-1970 School Superintendents Dr. Earl Hobbs 1970-1974 School Superintendents Dr. Shelby Bewley 1974-1997 School Superintendents Dr. Gary F. Kohlwes 1997-present School Superintendents Dr. Dolores Gibbons Page 31 ento 1901 2001 0.� `a' n tenn City of Renton 1055 South Grady Way • Renton, WA 98055 • 425-430-6400 Renton Historical Museum 235 Mill Ave South • Renton, WA 98055 • 425-255-2330 3rd Grade Writing Contest ...... .. ..a. ant District ,.,,..... • Renton School ' a► — 3rd Graders ju , w. a Centennial Writing Project z . to", * Essct u w%vAA,ers 4,4 i, e , in 0 1�►�, 2401 ..�.'"_". it ® " CI e'7ten ` ...�.,�..�. wn.�a.u.sr b. 'Honor our past '� C'cicbrate our.pre.cnt - ._ Ima�ioe(Jul future 7... \ i '� ' O . r l sr , '-'?"ram =e *:'fir • .,{ gento °'' e0 2001 e )ten40-1 Renton School District 3rd Graders Centennial Writing Project ass a 12 WLIA/ V\,erS lento 1901 2001 \cbe e12 ten1 Honor our past Celebrate our present Imagine our future The B-29 Bomber and Renton By Kendra Barton Teacher: Ms. Balduc, Room 414 This essay is about how important Renton and the B-29 was to World War II. Boeing • showed the plans to make the B-29 to the Army before World War II started. The B-29 had many new things which made it a good fighter plane. It had things like guns that could be fired by a remote control. The B-29 was also the heaviest built plane because it flew further and could carry a lot of bombs. Boeing built a total of 2,766 B-29s at plants in Wichita,Kansas and in Renton, Washington. Boeing stopped building the B-29 in 1946. B-29s were used during World War II to bomb Tokyo, Japan, destroying large parts of the city. On August 6,1945 the B-29 Enola Gay dropped the worlds first atomic bomb on Hiroshima. Three days later another B-29 dropped the second atomic bomb on Nagasaki. Shortly after the B-29 dropped the second atomic bomb Japan surrendered. This ended World War II. After World War II the B-29 was used mainly for inflight refueling and rescue duty. It was only used to fight one other time during the Korean war. The last B-29 retired from service September 1960. Renton was a incredible part of helping to end the World War II by making the B-29 bomber which made the Japanese surrender. Fun Facts First Flight : September 21, 1942 Model Number: 345 Classification: Bomber Span: 141 feet 3 inches Length: 99 feet Gross Weight: 105,000 pound(140,000 pounds postwar) Top Speed: 365 mph Cruising Speed: 220 miles Range: 5,830 miles Ceiling: 31,850 feet, Power: Four 2,200-horsepower Wright Double cydone engines. Accommodation: 10 crew Armament: 12 50-caliber machine guns, 120 mm cannon and 20,000 pound bomb load. • RENTOWS EARLY LOCH'G G Renton was covered with trees. There were too many trees. People had to cut and burn the trees for land and property. Who would need or want lumber? The people of Renton had tons of trees. But, when the coal mines opened, they needed wood. The coal miners needed timber to brace the tunnels in the mines. More timber was sold to the railroad for railroad ties. Other timber was sold to California to build homes and ships. Loggers worked in pairs because they had a two-way saw. They needed two people to hoist it back and forth. Some logs were seven feet across. A donkey engine was often used to lift logs up to the skids. Skidsare logs set across the hill so the timber could slide very easily down to the water. An engineer could make six dollars a day, but the loggers only made about $2.50 a day. There were greasers. The greasers did not earn as much as the loggers. A greasers job was to put grease on the skid, so the timber would slide faster. Children as young as twelve could be a greaser. Early logging helped Renton become a city. Tyrone Travis Talbot Hill Elementary Mrs. Kirkpatrick's Class The Founders of Renton The founders of our fair city of Renton were: Captain Renton, Chief Moses, and Henry Tobin. Renton was named after Captain Renton. He invested his money in the coal mines. I Henry Moses was the last chief of the Duwamish tribe and was an outstanding athlete in all sports. He played professional baseball and had a team named after him, the team was called the Indians. The first land claim in Renton was filed by Henry Tobin and his wife Diane. They found Lake Washington and settled near it. Henry and his wife opened a logging mill, but it caught on fire because of a disagreement between the settlers and native Americans and killed Henry. Renton started because of these men and Renton is 100 years old and I hope it will see the next 100 years! Schools in Renton had humble Beginnings By Melissa Tsitsis May, 10, 2001 3rd Grade My essay is about schools in Renton. The more I read about Renton's first schools, the more interesting it became to me. The first school in Renton was a small 14 by 16 foot wide shack. The school was built on the wrong side of the river because children had to cross the river by the poles and the fish traps to get to school. They think the traps were made by the native Indians . There was a girl, Ms. Smithers, that went to this school. She became a teacher at this school in her early teens. This building was two stories high and had 110 pupils. The first class at this school in Renton was in 1904. Six girls and three boys received certificates for completing the 2 year course,. George Coklin who was a grammar school teacher became the principal of the high school. The growth of Renton made it necessary to build more schools in the 1900's, and in 1907 Sortori High school was constructed on North Garden Street. L. M. Dimmitt arrived in Renton in August of 1910 and was hired to be principal of Sortori High School for a salary of$88.00 a month. Mr. Dimmitt now has a middle school named after him. As the city of Renton grew the school became to small for the students who wanted to continue on to high school, and the school district soon purchased 2 acres of property for $1,000 where the east wing of Renton High School is today. The new high school was three stories high and had a clock tower that was heard over the town. The main part of the school is still standing today that was built in 1932. In 1941, the main part of the school was torn down, but Renton High School is still there today and is being remodeled once again. Hopefully it will last another 100 years. • Soon after 1941 Kenny dale, Byn Mar, Orillia, Elliott, Campbell Hill, and our own school Hazelwood was built. Hopefully our school will last 100 years also, • Ci (�9 �q) M1(.6 et) .• .E..., '1 .i .� (Ly (Y y »ice . ( 3) (M q.d : ,) `n:l N.- .. c 3 (i) ".3 - 0 :::ti e u) o as (1,) CI) a9 a) CI a) CU 0 �„ I�n`. 4 CO µ' , C,I • .: Cl.. • :3 �"I EV ) d.) ,....I _9? 0' a? a'"I '." "� (1CS ciY s' : !4":: CYW 4-I "ink ,.-J ,; ^;', t ( .Skp �w, m 1) . �L a) s tic ..skn ■,sun u) x: (1) Cu C.y ..�� ., 0 - z• :; n C) al L �, t en a) cq I , v"r) a) �."�. ) �em C:t� X:: ... CD CO ...m., a) n�y 0 a) y XI tCY �a co c "�; mg: to I-- ('i nLaS - t13 S yl.„ e,a , •, 4M.{ �q+� A p EE a) ci,', a) (y .,M,,, Mr: �:� �y,y, "ct� (�� 1j 4.n1 "E'C'i..)) ig":71;1 L14/5 i...-.;1 ;„ta'):!. '''z'cl-s7"1 C „, as 'c. s": , sa, • .: Exl . ! „,:i .,,.., 0 Captain WiCCiam J. Renton "� By James DeLappe `u William J. Renton was born on September 12, 1818 in Pictou, a seaport in .7V"ova Scotia, Canada. At the age of 11 he began a life at sea! He was skilled in mathematics and became the master of his own vessel at the age of 25! He moved to San Francisco, CaCfornia in 185o and later came to Washington State. Captain Renton became one of the most successful businessmen in the 'Washington territory. He founded a Cumber miCCon Bainbridge Island; which turned into the Largest Cumber miCCon the continent! He also founded the Renton CoaC Company in 1873 and started the first railroad in Renton. Captain Renton died`Jury 18, 1891. The city of Renton was named after Captain Renton. Captain Renton brought industry and money to Renton, which made Renton grow. Ruthie Gronenthal Benson Hill Elementary- grade 3 We can compare Renton from how it was in the past to nowadays. In 1875, 50 white people lived in Renton. In 1999 they had 47,620 people in Renton, Did you know Renton is the 14th largest city in Washington? That is cool. The first school was built in 1853. The teacher was only 16 years old! Isn't that young? The first school had one room. That is a small school. Now Renton has 24 schools with lots of rooms. In 1901 Renton started making bricks. In 1994 the plant was torn down. Many of the bricks are still under the streets today. See, Renton has changed a lot. THE NAMING OF OUR CITY By Amber Hiranaka, Talbot Hill Elementary A man named Captain William Renton came to a small area in Washington. He came in 1873 looking for lumber. Mr. Renton owned a sawmill on Bainbridge Island and needed lumber for it. In addition to finding lumber he found coal in the area. A large coal vein had been discovered by Eramis Smithers, but he didn't have enough money to finance a mine. Captain Renton agreed to finance a local company. It was called the Renton Coal Company, after Captain Renton's last name. Coal mining became the town's major industry and contributed to its economic growth. To honor Captain William Renton, this small area was named "Renton" on September 4, 1875,'even though he never lived in the area. THANK YOU, CAPTAIN WILLIAM RENTON!! !I Henry Moses Henry Moses was very important to Renton History.He and his family were the first family that lived in Renton.He was born in 1901 and. died in 1969. When he was in highschool he played basketball in Renton High.He gave the winning trophy to the school.That is why the Renton Highschoolers are called the Indians. Henry, as a man had a good sense of humor and always did his best with what he had. He never complained. "Once it was all ours," he said with much emotion, "we first Americans were here for many years and did nothing with the land. Then you. people came along and made it great." There is a totem pole in memory of Henry Moses. The pole itself is 22 feet tall. It was carved by Jim Ploegman, master carver. Henry had. 2 older brothers. That was the life of Henry Moses. By, Stephanie Kellberg. Mark Kirihara Mrs. Cowan's Class Maplewood Heights Elementary Renton Schools Would you like to hear about how Renton's School District started with a shack and went to a whole building? I'll tell you three things about what happened in the past. Back when the first Renton School was built on the land of Christian Clymer, all it was was a shack. It had one room and a stone fireplace. When the school was finished there were only three families going there! The School District grew bigger. In 1892 a new school was built - a seven classroom school. It still didn't have indoor plumbing. The Central School was torn down and the Henry Ford School was built. It was a school until 1971 . It then became an administration building. I hope you Ieaarned about the past. Don't forget to check my facts in the history books. The Food, Floods and Cows in Old Renton In old Renton, people had to grow their own food. They didn't have RFC. or" Fred Meyer. They also grew lots of food for their animals. Sometimes, other people's cows got into their neighbor's yards. In %got, every cow had to have a cow tag. The tags would say: Town of Renton, Wash. Gow license #50, igo8. Then, they could identify other people's cows and tale them bac% to the real owner. This solved the problem of cows stealing their neighbors' cow food. Another way people could lose food was floods. When LaKe Washington was higher, it would pour out and wage a flood. When engineers decided to lower it, flooding stopped. Now, vie don't have to worry about this problem. I'm glad I didn't have to grow my own food and live in old Renton. Elizabeth Lamb Alfredo Laxa Renton Centennial Essay May 22. 2001 • The D'Wamish People The one o f the most important things about Renton History is the D'Wamish Indian people. They were important in the early life before Renton was a town. The D'Wamish liked t o live in Sbah'bah'DEED. They had their own survival. skills. They used trees to make wood, bowls, fire, clothes and longhouses. There could be 60 people in the longhouses living together. They were really built by the Black River! It is important to learn about the D'Wamish Indians because you can learn from the past. When you're learning about that time, you can imagine yourself learning from the D'Wamish Indian people. The City of Renton By Brianna Rambough The name of Renton was chosen in 1875. It became an actual city in 1901 . Renton was founded by Captain Renton. The Native Americans lived in Renton before the white settlers. The white settlers came from far away distances to settle here. The rivers would often flood over, so if people were missing when there were floods, they would often check the water. The hospital is one of the places that helped Renton grow. The first hospital was made in 1945. It was where K-Mart is today. They moved the hospital in 1969 .and now it is called Valley Medical Center. People come from all over to get the medical care they need. The hospital is very important because it helps keep people that live in Renton healthy. Kasey Sporrong Benson Hill Elementary You'll never guess what Renton has been through. It has come a long long way. Did you know there was a river called The Black River that ran through Renton? But, you won't find it today because the Ballard Locks were built and so the water drained out. In the early years on Renton there were only three major jobs. They were coal mining, logging, and working in the factories. Now the jobs are unlimited. If you think that's amazing listen to this. The first school house had only one room and it was built in the 1850's. Today there are 24 schools in this city. Renton is absolutely wonderful. ac_ i Watson Renton Park Elementary • Mrs. Pickens 3rd grade THE FIST WHITE SETTLER Do you know who the first white settler was? The first white settler was Henry Tobin. He from Maine to this area in 1853. Henry workedthe �� t camefrom1.. •�-�4 at Dt- T �: Coal Company, with 0.M. n and Joseph Fanjoy. T ���•�amis�� �oai ��.•m�a�_yT, along i ui_ Raton �es,,�,i a.�o�. He;:^y Tobin was one of four men who organized the company to take out the coal which Dr. R.M. Bigelow had found while clearing land on his claim at Black River. Tn 1854, Tobin helped by O.M. Eaton and Joseph Fanjoy, started.the first saw mill on the Black River. The Native Americans came to see how the saw mill worked. In 1855, the saw mill burned down during the conflict between et..:.. L: -vvv be LweOer the Native Americans and the settlers. Henry Tobin lost his life in the fire. Joseph Fanjoy and arAl. Eaton wandered across the mountains ains &ring this same year and were killed by young Native American braves. Now you know about Henry Tobin. Schools in Renton by Erin White, Talbot Hill Elementary The first school in Renton was built in 1858. It had only one room with a stone brick fireplace! The teacher was Miss Adelaida Andrews, who was only 16 years old. The desks were ordered with children from youngest to oldest, their ages ranging from three to 15 years. It had no bathrooms. They used an outhouse and did P.E. outside. If you were to go forward 100 years, you would see my school, Talbot Hill. It was named after a gentleman who helped Captain Renton with the first railroad through the city. For his hard work, his name is given to our school. Both schools teach, but they are very different. There are now 15 grade schools in Renton, and they all have bathrooms and gyms. Each school has at least 20 rooms, and the teachers are much older now! The differences are amazing to me! 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Centennial Banners - NiNiArgIPP.'44: *"11111 .--- dir. - •6 +04, 190/ .20o/ 11111%.• 444:3)0::IN) , . „ t . 14,•-, :' z - s ' . , —titen Iii' 'cs ' • .... .„:"400•4,1, i' (111) L... VAill 14::::,ow"' 1141.111 (1) % , . Liti? 100 Cikirt • dir, years s ... _ it ... (44/141!) 1•40w4414.A66.if -$-erito 190 2001 '.,. (.. .„ eir c.--17te-ivc‘ Centennial Birthday Bas011 Centennial Theatrical A oLA-fashi,ov�ed picwLc to Product) celebrate 100 Years IAA, R.ewtol , — "Rentennial" Thursc cj, 5eptewtber Atli f Li,bertu ParR, 4:30-j:30 p.vu . L%wc(berg l4 41 • •nto '1444 4 FI-L�k school A tori,u.vu. 1901 2001 (7 �~ Fri,ol a u, Sept. -th - 7:3o p.w. )ten' satkrofrAu, sept. 2th - 7:30 p. Stage entertainment su.wdat,..,, sept.jth - 3:00 p.wt.. cos " entennial"vignette S �+ �' Renton Centennial's premier performance ^ / will be a family-oriented theatrical produc- tion, representing Renton's diverse and .4"- = N , unique history. Entitled "Rentennial", thi -'Music ) mii 1 production has been produced by Renton Arts Plan Together and features a ten al Filoat g multi-act play that will highlight significant �` \ ���`Ill,��� historical events during each decade. Food vendors0 / The play will emphasize the strengths of Renton's multi-cultured citizens, celebrate Free ice cream r �// \ ` the past, and envision the future. Free cake\1 t1�1�j��'�/ il 1\� The production, made free to the public ` yv ,,A through a generous grant from BP FireworKs� J will be an event to remember. � ���� Visit theCity'swebsite at ebs e ���� www.ci.renton.wa.us for free ticket Bringa �ni�asket p information or call 425-430-6500. Bring a blanket and chai Wear Red,White,and Blue =� Come and have a great time Free Tickets courtesyof BP , , , Celebr ate ken ton s Len ,,it 1 I -- - \N\ ,, \ y __„ v.----- Centennial Birthday Bash Renti4a,the Cent, Thursday, September 6th Theatrical Proclucti Liberty Park - 4:30-9:30pm 1/ /7/ j ;: �, Lindbergh High Koal Audi u loin family and friends for an old- Friday, September,7th - 7:30 p. fashioned picnic: Saturday, September 8th - 7:30 p.m. • Bring'a'basket •• ; •. Sunday, September 9th - 3:00 p.m. '' on-site I \ 1 / .5jREE to the public! • Stage entert n , �4 �+ / and gamed •mily-oriented multi-act play • Centennial ems-- - A _sIpwcasing Renton's unique and • Preview of Reritenn the : • erse history. Highlights from each Centennial Th c Prod - 'i r' " ade of Renton's past! • Complimen ry ' ' birthday c ` • used by Renton Arts Plan Together • Centennial fi wo ` alyd sponsored by BP. cc" 0,, City of Renton PRESORTED A Centennial Celebration STANDARD 1055 South Grady Way U.S. POSTAGE ��' NTo' Renton, WA 98055 PAID RENTON WA PERMIT NO. 137 Centennial Birthday festivities will include fabulous stage entertainment, music, and games. Residents are encouraged to wear red,white, and blue attire. Come enjoy the free birthday cake, ice cream, and grand finale fireworks display. Other free items include lightsticks for kids (courtesy of Puget Sound Energy), Centennial coloring books, pencils, and static-cling logo decals. Centennial products will also be available for purchase. Houser Way will be closed to thru traffic and used for event parking. Rentennial is a multi-act play that features original music and highlights significant events in Renton's history. The production, made free to the public through a generous grant from BP,will be staged at Lindbergh High School, located at 16426 128th Ave. SE. Free tickets are available at the following locations: • Renton City Hall(7th Floor Mayor's Office)- 1055 S.Grady Way •Renton Historical Museum-235 Mill Avenue S. •A&H Hallmark in the Highlands-2816 N.E.Sunset Blvd. •MetroPacific Community Credit Union-617 S.Third Street EC RWSS •Greater Renton Chamber of Commerce-300 Rainier Avenue N. POSTAL PATRON This production will also be simulcast in the cafeteria at Lindbergh for the convenience of families with young children. Don't miss out on what is sure to be an event to remember. For additional information,visit the City's website at www.ci.renton.wa.us or call 425-430-6500. Big in ay Bas ... : .. • \ . _ , , ` fit l •� .� / �� ♦t' - ��. f ' - i ,-r, 7 C' ' 'A , . .. .. .., tx. t 1 •�\ t- INji •�. ,,Li ,..., ‘ ,,,,„ ___ , I , A .4. IAA #'.1111,A7 kW . 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Randy Carmical King Parker,Renton City Council . -°`14%_* Clark Petersen,City of Renton Renton Technical College . �° ° , " u. Bob and Judy Dunn Marge Richter,Renton Citizen Cats Eye Group,Inc. i, Ethel Telban,Renton Historical Society a ,'�,M Phyllis Filippetti,The Boeing Company , John Thompson City of Renton r Sara Garner,City of Renton ./ `! Larry Warren, R.E.A.C.H. \\,,, If/ Centennial (Birthday Bash Committee Schedule of Eve nts Toni Nelson, Chair, Renton City Council 4:30 p.m. Concession Stands Open Char Baker,Renton Resident . Julie Brewer,Community Relations 4:30P•m Centennial Float and Steve Brown, Community Services "Cars of the Decades" on display Mark Day, Renton Police Department 4:55 p.m. (stage) .. Master of Ceremonies opens party Sara Garner,Community Relations Jim Gray, Renton Fire Department 5:00 p.m. (stage) Jun-Mata Alvarez Filipino Folk Dance Group Tinia Hartmann, Community Services P Ron Hemphill,Community Services 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. (strolling) Boeing Klowns Nancy Hoben, Renton Resident Sonja Mejlaendar,Community Relations 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. (strolling) Juan Carlos Mariachi Band Kevin Milosevich,Renton Police Department Jerry Rerecich,Community Services 5:30 p.m. (stage) The Duwamish Marge Richter, Renton Resident Language and Dance Group Larry Rude, Renton Fire Department John Thompson, Planning/Building/Public Works 5:30 p.m Renton Firefighters Local 864 Gaines for Kids 6:00 p.m. (stage) Amazing Grace Band gento 6:55 p.m. (stage) Presentation of Colors, 90 2001 National Anthem, and Invocation 7:00 p.m. (stage) Official Program Lp '1~ Introduce City Officials 6b te11� Mayor's Welcome Council President's Welcome Recognize Special Guests Special Thanks To... 7:20 p.m. (stage) Rentennial Review 7:30 p.m. Cake and Ice Cream Served Puget Sound Energy- Soroptomist International of Renton Renton Senior Activity Center Advisory Board 7:30 p.m. (stage) Martin Luther King Choir Renton Firefighters Local 864 Greater Renton Kiwanis - Renton Kiwanis 8:20 p.m. (stage) Renton City Concert Band Lakeshore Retirement Community- Renton Post Office 9:00 p.m. (stage) Community Sing Renton Historical Society- Dunn Lumber VFW Post#1263 9:15 p.m. Grand Finale Fireworks Display Sing Along Songs Daisy Bell Daisy, Daisy, Give me your answer do. I'm half crazy, all for the love of you. It won't be a stylish marriage: I can't afford a carriage, But you'll look sweet upon a seat of a bicycle built for two. The Band Played On Casey would waltz with a strawberry blond, And the Band played on; He'd glide 'cross the floor with the girl he adored, And the band played on; For altho' he was tired and nearly expired, And ev'ry one watch'd with alarm; He'd ne'er leave the girl with the strawberry curls, And the band played on. The Man On The Flying Trapeze He floats thru' the air with the greatest of ease, That daring young man on the flying trapeze, His actions are graceful, all girls he does please, And my love he has purloin'd away. - over - Sing Along Songs Hail!Hail! The Gang's All Here Hail! Hail! The gang's all here, Never mind the weather, Here we are together, Hail! Hail! The gang's all here, Let the trouble start right now! Auld Lang Syne Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And day of auld lang syne? For auld lang syne, my dear, For auld lang syne; We'll take a cup of kindness yet For auld lang syne. Happy Birthday America, The Beautiful! 0 beautiful for spacious skies, For amber waves of grain, For purple mountain majesties Above the fruited plain. America!America! God shed His grace on thee, And crown thy good with brotherhood From sea to shining sea! ::-', i .0-. ,,,.... ". 7 ilk.411F i ... .* 4 It ' #t * * ,. . k * „...., ,... - . .. . , AP N VII ' , ..4 ..,„„,,,....; . . ...,... ,.. , ,. . ... „ 04 .,. . „,. . , . . . , 4 .., ,44..,,-:. 4.441 00 ..,„„.. . 0.* ',Pk,„- \1414% ,,, \ 1 .., -**Ittit, , .. SeptembrI 7:‘,"I r------1--- ;,,,) . -%• e2001 -7:30 p.m. \ j September 8, .2001-7:30 p.m. J-z September 9, 2001-3:00 p.m. ... • , en al ) e tury Pageant ..„.... .. , s ' P lento 190 2001 . � men tenlq"' Celebrating 100 Years in Renton Welcome to Renton Centennial's premier theatrical production Rentennial. We hope you enjoy this representation of Renton's diverse and unique history.Rentennial is the result of long collaboration between many people with different arts backgrounds. It is an example of what can be achieved by communities, such as Renton, that have a broad base of support from businesses, civic organizations, and individual boosters. Other Centennial events throughout the year are also examples of Renton's strong community spirit and interest in preserv- ing history. As part of the community involvement element of the Centennial celebration, many organizations and groups that host special events and activities added an element of history during 2001 to celebrate Renton's Centennial. Renton's Centennial Calendar launched the year-long celebration in December 2000. The calendar featured photos and artifacts representing Renton over the past one hundred years. Special thanks to The Boeing Company for printing the calendar. The Renton Historical Society presents the award-winning Century to Century Exhibit at the Renton Historical Museum. The exhibit, representing each decade of our history, will be featured through 2002, and provides excellent educational opportunities for everyone. To showcase the community, festive Centennial Banners are displayed at major intersections within the City and a Centennial-themed Parade Float has appeared in several different parades around the region. The float showcases Renton's historical heritage; public and private amenities; and social, business, and cultural diversity. The float features three ornate picture frames that capture a moment in the past, present, and future. A Centennial Timeline will represent Renton's history dating back to the early 1850's. The timeline, divided by year and subject, covers many different industries and businesses. The timeline will be added to the Renton Historical Museum collection and will be available for review at Renton libraries and school libraries by the end of the year. Twenty-two engraved Centennial Stone Markers will be placed throughout Renton during the year to mark histori- cally significant items and events. A"History Lives Here"walking tour guidebook will feature each marker and its corre- sponding history, and will be available after all the markers have been placed. The guide will serve to educate citizens and visitors about Renton history. The City of Renton celebrated its 100th Birthday on Thursday, September 6th, in Liberty Park with a Big Birthday Bash. At this old-fashioned style picnic, festivities included stage entertainment, music, and games. The Centennial event also featured a vignette from the Centennial theatrical production,Rentennial; a free slice of Renton's birthday cake; and a grand finale fireworks show. In cooperation with the Renton Municipal Arts Commission, an original sculpture has been commissioned this year to serve as a Lasting Legacy, commemorating Renton's history and future. A Time Capsule, representing life in Renton in 2001,will be placed near the sculpture. These activities, events, and exhibits in celebration of Renton's 100th birthday have helped to instill a sense of pride in local residents, increase regional awareness of the community, and celebrate our quality of life. In this historical year,we thank you for joining us in celebrating all that makes Renton a special place to live,work,and play. Jesse Tanner Don Custer, Chairman Greg Wilson, Co-Chairman Mayor Centennial Task Force Centennial Task Force Advisory Committee Advisory Committee 216Cover photo courtesy of Renton Historical Society.Fourth of July,1923(#493N). In car:Mr.&Mrs.R.K.Clarke.Standing:Wallace,Doris,and Maxine,children of Mr.&Mrs.Max Clarke. Rentennia1 p Corporate onsors BP City of Renton Renton Community Foundation BP is delighted to participate in the Renton Centennial bp celebration, and honor the significant events from each decade of the City's 100-year history %kV/through Rentennial. BP, and its subsidiary I In ,0 t ARCO, has been an active partner with com- 4112111 ► munities in the Northwest for several441141P_♦i +�♦ 01 decades. BP is committed to the philosophy ram/,ttw- that good corporate citizenship includes 0104% responsible investments in organizations that are working to improve lives and better our communities. We are pleased to partner with the Renton Community Foundation and the City of Renton in order to help accomplish this mission. BP is proud to be the new operator of Olympic Pipeline Company based here in Renton. BP will remain committed to high safety standards, envi- ronmental protection, a quality workforce, and community involvement. We look forward to a healthy future here. And we will continue to work with local organizations on projects as yet another way of expressing our corporate commitment to the Renton community. Brian Sullivan, Director Bob Batch, President BP External Affairs Northwest Olympic Pipeline Company A� Vvn Dear Friends: What you hold in your hands and hearts tonight is a labor of love. Rentennial, Renton's Century to Century Pageant, is a theatrical production produced by Renton Arts Plan Together (RAPT), a collaborative effort of Renton arts organizations spearheaded by the Renton Municipal Arts Commission. Written by playwright Joyce Holt, Rentennial tells the tale of Renton's 100-year history, a living history that has been punctuated by a peaceful co-existence with the Duwamish Indian nation, dairy farming, logging, coal mining, brick making, PACCAR railroad cars, Boeing airplanes and high tech industry. The seed for this labor of love was planted when Char Baker, a member of the Renton Centennial Task Force, proposed an idea to the Renton Municipal Arts Commission in December 1999. She said, "Renton is planning a centennial celebration for September 2001, would you like to lead an effort among the local arts organizations to reconvene RAPT, Renton Arts Plan Together, to do something to help celebrate?"As a result, RAPT had its official centennial beginnings February 28, 2000. In the 18 months that have followed, RAPT has brought together elements from all of the arts-visual and performing arts, reading, writing, and dance. Our planning together has given the Renton community: • Rentennial's script (Joyce Holt, Renton Writers Workshop) • Original music (Harley Brumbaugh, Ray Johnson, and Erick Eck) • Stage and set designs (Designed by Bruce Jackson, Built by Susan Showalter, Richard Ducharme and their students in the ANEW program at Renton Technical College). • Two fundraisers: note cards (Renton PTA Council) and centennial playing cards (Renton Historical Society, Renton Writers Workshop, City of Renton, and Cat's Eye Group) • Rentennial Children's Writing Project an essay contest for Renton School District third grade students (Renton School District, City of Renton, Renton Writers Workshop, and Cat's Eye Group) Our production committee, chaired by Nancy Hoben has done stellar duty seeing the theatrical production through, from several meetings with Joyce Holt where the entire script was read aloud to fine tune it for historical accuracy and word flow to working with pageant professionals to assist in all aspects of the production. A special thanks goes to Nancy who served as liaison between the Production Committee and the professional crew of Rentennial to make sure every detail was covered. RAPT owes a debt of gratitude to City of Renton employees Julie Brewer, Sonja Mejlaender, and Sara Garner for their advice, help, and encouragement. We are also deeply grateful to Mayor Tanner and the Renton City Council, who have been strong supporters of all of the Centennial activities. It would not have happened without them! A final note of thanks goes to the Renton School District and especially to the staff at Lindbergh High School,who have bent over backwards to accommodate our needs while they dealt with all the challenges of beginning a new school year in the midst of our descending upon them for rehearsals and the presentation of the production. Renton Arts Plan Together is pleased to present to you Rentennial. It is the story of your town and it represents the best of Renton and its citizens: collaboration, talent, ingenuity, hard work, commitment, and vision. iizsdolorti Diana Lee Hagen . Chairman Renton Arts Plan Together lam- de ,,&/ iet ;2e1r-e >6 j,71.ty .��.Q,&127 MA(L y i� kA M e h P-(f, ')o uc-- /G s ?AA- Pffuvri7 Va-ru-csa- .�i�..- 4� 1 `��,1�. ,i1C) \ 401,64., Rentennial Corporate Sponsors BP City of Renton - Renton Community Foundation Sustaining Sponsors Renton Elected Officials Renton Municipal Arts Commission Jesse Tanner Mayor of Renton Lindbergh High School — Allied Arts of Renton, Inc. Dan Clawson City Council President Renton Retired Teachers Association Terri Briere Council Member Renton School District — Renton Technical College Randy Corman Council Member Renton Writers Workshop — Renton Historical Society Kathy Keolker-Wheeler Council Member Renton Senior Center — Renton PTA Council Toni Nelson Council Member The Boeing Company — Vanecia Adderson King Parker Council Member Renton First United Methodist Church (Cast Rehearsal) Don Persson Council Member Saint Andrew Presbyterian Church (Music Rehearsal) A&H Hallmark in the Highlands Centennial Task Force Greater Renton Chamber of Commerce AdvisoryCommittee Members MetroPacific Community Credit Union Renton Assembly Breakthru Youth Ministry Don Custer, Chair Former Mayor of Renton Seattle Public Library Music Department Greg Wilson, Co-Chair The Boeing Company Duwamish Tribal Council — Cat's Eye Group Sylvia Allen City of Renton Jim Amandus Rotary Club of Renton Renton Arts Plan To ether Members SteveAnderson City of Renton g Char Baker Allied Arts of Renton Vanecia Adderson Valley Community Players Jeri Bates Greater Renton Chamber of Commerce Charmaine Baker* Allied Arts of Renton, Inc. Carrie Bergquist Renton Historical Society Julie Brewer City of Renton Julie Brewer City of Renton Mary Brockway* Renton Writers Workshop Randy Carmical Renton Technical College Harley Brumbaugh* Renton City Concert Band Bob and Judy Dunn Cat's Eye Group, Inc. Dianna Coile Renton School District Phyllis Filippetti The Boeing Company Bob and Judy Dunn Cat's Eye Group Sara Garner City of Renton Jerri Everett Renton Municipal Arts Commission Nancy Hoben Allied Arts of Renton Diana Hagen Renton Municipal Arts Commission Doug Kyes Renton Municipal Arts Commission Nancy Hoben* Renton Municipal Arts Commission Edie-Mae Lawyer Renton Lions Club/Renton AARP Joyce Holt* Renton Writers Workshop Loran Lichty Renton Assembly Judy Johnson Valley Community Players Del Mead Soroptimist International of Renton Ray Johnson* Renton City Concert Band Sonja Mejlaender City of Renton Marilyn Kamcheff* Renton Writers Workshop Toni Nelson Renton City Council Doug Kyes Renton Municipal Arts Commission Barbara Nilson Allied Arts of Renton Sonja Mejlaender City of Renton Betty Nokes Renton Community Foundation Lee Paasch* Valley Community Players King Parker Renton City Council Renne Saling Renton Municipal Arts Commission Clark Petersen City of Renton Ellie Simpson* Renton Municipal Arts Commission Marge Richter Renton Citizen Terri Zura Renton PTA Council Ethel Telban Renton Historical Society *script/production team John Thompson City of Renton Larry Warren R.E.A.C.H. Commemorative Program Sponsor 1 F5 0 4lTacolime . �z Rentennial Production ream Rentennial Script -. Joyce Holt, Playwright Director - Diane Zebert Music Director - Ray Johnson Music Consultant - Harley Brumbaugh Technical Director/Scenic Designer - Bruce Jackson Stage Manager - Patricia Kerr Assistant Stage Manager - Don Kerr Costume Designer - Lee Ann Hittenberger Scenic Artist - Crystal Lund Stage Construction Coordinators - Susan Showalter, Richard Ducharme Construction Crew - Students from Renton Technical College ANEW program Audiovisual Consultant - Brandon Akers Props Manager - Marilyn Kamcheff Choreography -. Wendy Taylor, British Dancing Academy Joyce Holt, Playwright Joyce Holt, a Pacific Northwest native, has lived in Renton for 23 years. During that time she raised two daughters,volunteered in Renton schools, took programming classes, and wrote three novels.Joyce has been involved in a dozen small amateur stage productions over the past two decades, writing scripts, composing lyrics (for musicals), and designing and constructing set pieces and costumes (including a two-person cow and a two-person elephant). In 1995 at Renton High School Joyce had a bit part playing the Celtic harp in Renton Players' wonderful production of Romeo and Juliet. She also has a Mother Goose ventriloquist act for preschoolers and kindergarteners.Joyce and her border collie take walks all around downtown Renton, where they discover firsthand the quirks and delights of the town that grew up on the banks of the Cedar River. Diane Zebert, Stage Director Diane Zebert is a veteran of the Pacific Northwest theater scene both on stage and backstage. Her work has spanned the genres of dramas, including musical theatre, dance and educational drama, and has been seen locally at Village Theatre, Civic Light Opera,New City Theatre, Seattle Fringe Festival, Burien Little Theatre,Emerald City Players UpStage!, and others. Favorite projects include: Into the Woods, The Heidi Chronicles,Nunsense,Beau Jest, Sweeney Todd,Evita, and The Rivals. Director's Notes Welcome to Rentennial! I can't begin to tell you how exciting it has been these last few months to work with everyone on this pageant celebrating the history of the Twentieth Century seen through the eyes of the people of Renton. To quote Robert Price: "We preserve and ponder history not that we may merely render reverence to the past, but that by understanding our heritage we may live together more richly in the present." On a personal note, I wish to thank the RAPT Committee, especially Nancy Hoben and Joyce Holt; my wonderful production staff and crew;and last, but not least,the cast. It is truly an honor to work with such a dedicated and delightful group. Diane Zebert, Rentennial Director Bruce Jackson, Technical Director/Scenic Set Designer Before moving to Seattle nineteen years ago, Bruce was resident designer at Bonfils Theater in Denver, Colorado. He also spent four years as a college professor,teaching theater. His first work in this area was seen at the Village Theatre in Issaquah, where he designed the bulk of three seasons for the Village in 1982. Bruce has designed for the Seattle Children's Theater, Tacoma Actors Guild, and the Young ACT series.A lasting example of his work can be seen at ZONE's Entertainment Center in Redmond in the form of a miniature golf course. For the past few years, Bruce has been responsible for the magic of the wonderful sets at the Renton Civic Theatre. Ray Johnson, Music Director Born in Seattle and a Renton area resident since 1971, Ray Johnson was a public school vocal and instrumental music teacher for 30 years before retirement. He currently plays piano with the Redmond Swingin' Seniors, trombone with the Fidgety Feet Jazz Band, euphonium with the Renton City Concert Band, and accordion/organ in his own band, R.J. &Com- pany. In addition, Ray is choir director at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church. He was the music director for Valley Community Players'Anything Goes and Boyfriend and has held associate director and chorus member positions in Community Opera Productions (an outreach of the Seattle Opera Company) El Capitan, Gypsy Baron,Die Fledermaus,La Perichole, and Christopher Columbus. His most recent major endeavor was producing and directing Renton's variety show,Let Yourself Go, in 1999. He describes Rentennial with these words, "historical and hysterical." Susan Showalter, Stage & Set Builder Susan Showalter,Job Skills for Trade and Industry/ANEW instructor, along with her class of students at Renton Technical College,is responsible for bringing Technical Director Bruce Jackson's set designs to life. Showalter has a BA in Fine Arts from Pacific Lutheran University. In 1997 she was foreman of the column crew, a group of highly skilled workers who built the 360- plus columns that laid the structural groundwork for the erection of the SAFECO Field Stadium in Seattle. Since 1999, she has taught safety and construction skills to students in RTC's Job Skills for Trade and Industry/ANEW program. }Earley Brumbaugh, Music Consultant Born in Renton, Harley moved to the Snoqualmie Valley as a youngster and was reared in the mill town of Snoqualmie Falls. Driven by a love of music, he began playing trumpet professionally by age fourteen. Upon graduating from what is now known as Central Washington University, he played full-time as a"big-band-on-the-road-musician." After being rescued from "the road" by the Army draft, he became an educator, combining professional playing and public school music teaching in such places as Ketchikan, Alaska; Port Angeles, Washington, Renton Technical College, and Bellevue Community College. He has sung and played professionally. Honors bestowed upon Harley include: International Who's Who In Music, "National Out- standing Educator" and "Lifetime Achievement Awards." Patricia Kerr, Stage Manager Patricia has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biology with a Secondary Teaching Credential. Currently, she spends time volunteer- ing for a variety of activities. Patricia enjoys history and is particularly interested in Renton's coal mining past.About Rentennial she comments, "The musical play is a delightful, lighthearted,entertaining history of Renton to be enjoyed by all ages." Lee Ann Hittenberger, Costume Designer Lee Ann Hittenberger has designed costumes from Minnesota, to Montana, to Idaho, to the Northwest. She holds a degree in fashion design and has years of theatrical experience.Words from Lee Ann, "Thanks to Craig for tolerating the jack hammer sewing machine late at night. Enjoy tonight's living history." Crystal Lund, Scenic Artist Crystal Lund has been painting scenery in the Seattle area for nine years. She currently paints for Village Theatre in Issaquah. When she's not painting, she spends time with her two children, Tristan and Brittany. Crystal would like to thank the painting helpers for the show, Stephanie,Nick and Terri Zura, and Paul Watt. Rs Entre e: 1901:Mayor Abijah Beach opens festivities at the founding of the City of Renton. That same year a son is born to Renton's"First Family": Henry Moses. Act One Scene I: 1911 At the heart of the young city flows the Cedar River, g's z i Act One Cast for ages the source of bounty and the road to pros- perity — but sometimes the Cedar gets a little too Mayor Dr.Abijah Beach Basil Simpson exuberant. Henry Moses comes to the rescue in the Erasmus Smithers David Greggs Great Flood of 1911. Jenny Moses Ginger Bingham Jimmy Moses Nick Zura Scene II: 1800's ..t �: Henry Moses (age 10) Ian Thomas In a flashback, Young Annie Marissa Fitzgerald Henry's father Jimmy Al i - m Young Julia Katrina Simmons Teen Julia Stephanie Zura helps Mr. Smithers ,. r ' ;f i ') Teen Annie Kaitlin Aaker search for coal on ,�* I.;," ti. Voice of Joseph Moses Basil Simpson Renton hill. a - s'i' k' �-_ James Colman Jonathan Sterling Ada Smithers Megan Stephens Scene III: 1911 Edwin Smithers Ben Engel Henry Moses ferries his friends through floodwaters. Fred Smithers Jacob Opstad Lumberjack Daniel Reinking Scene IV: 1877 In another flashback, the railroad comes to Renton, Renton High Basketball team and opposing team: cutting through the pastures of Smithers' dairy farm. Josh Engel,Ben Engel,Joshua Griggs,Jacob Opstad, Nick Zura,Josh Bray, Shannon Kachel,Cameron Scene V: 1911 Stephens Henry Moses delivers his passengers. Citizens: Ben Engel, Cameron Stephens,Josh Bray,Amber Hood, Scene VI: 1916 Paul Webb, Michael O'Halloran Mary Burns Haley, Five years later, Henry and s,� �; ;�� Sandy° Stephens, Beth Greggs, Leigh Weber, Emily Weber, his friends go canoeing 474 Terri Zura, Molly Fitzgerald, Daniel Reinking again onquieter waters. He a ��� �` "7. Teens: starred on Renton Highi. Mean Stephens,Amber Hood, Jacob Opstad,Josh Bra School's champion basket- i `' ' g p p Y' Cameron Stephens ball team that spring. � Cedar River Chorale(see page 14) Scene VII: 1916 Duwamish DuWahs(Barbershop Quartet) When Lake Washington's water level drops, the Black David Clelland,Derek Pearce,Jon Sterling,Dick Tarasuk River dries up. What will happen to the salmon runs? Town Band(see page 14) Scene VIII: 1916 Fireworks shoot from the high slopes of Mount Cows: Rainier as the canoe ride comes to an end. British Dancing Academy Dancers Puppeteers: R816 Dante Lewis, Emily Weber, Megan Stephens, Nathan Stephens Act Two Scene I: 1922 Prohibition is in full swing, and horse racing is banned. On the old lakebed, Eddie Hubbard builds Act Two Cast a landing ramp for seaplanes. Scene II: 1927 Rider#1 Shannon Kachel Charles Lindbergh flies over Renton on his way to Rider#2 Jonathan Sterling Seattle. Rider#3 Doug Cottrill Eddie Hubbard Derek Pearce Scene III: 1933 Grandma Edythe Gandy ter . „.M Prohibition ends, and Rosalee Noelle Mollette-Bruce the ban on horse-racing Johnny Benjamin Bray is lifted. Announcer David Clelland ` . James Nelson David Greggs ,. * 4 ° Scene IV: 1933 Marcus Priteca Daniel Reinking Longacres Race Track is Will Rogers Albert T. Stephens . „ ,�. • : built at Renton Junction. Wiley Post Derek Pearce Ellen White Jennifer Engel Scene V: 1935 Boeing Rep#1 Paul Webb Will Rogers flies out from °';` Boeing Rep#2 Daniel Reinking Renton on his way to ''; :u Government Rep#1 Leigh Weber Alaska. Renton's Ellen 1. - Government Rep#2 David Clelland White interviews him at ' , � Sentry Michael O'Halloran his last public appear- I 4/ Waitress Stephanie Zura ance. ': Rosie the Riveter Sandy Stephens Scene VI: 1940 Neighbors/Spectators: Boeing and the U.S. government decide to ap- Sandy Stephens, Molly Fitzgerald, Basil Simpson, propriate the shoreline of Lake Washington for a war- Michael O'Halloran, Paul Webb, Ken Hoben, Mary Burns Haley, Sylvia Langdon,Lisa Hood,Edythe Gandy time factory. Teens at the Drive-In: Scene VII: 1943 Alison Mack, Kaitlin Aaker, Ginger Bingham, Cameron Longacres is closed and used for an artillery stock- Stephens,Shannon Kachel,Jacob Opstad ade. Meanwhile, a mile-long airstrip for bombers is built near Hubbard's seaplane ramp. British Dancing Academy Dancers: Kayla Burton, Valerie Inclan,Ashley Mitchell, Meredith Scene VIII: 1946 Plumb,Ashley Taylor, Maureen Webb, Corissa Welch, During the post-war slump in economy, Renton Ada Van buys the airport from the government at a very reasonable price. Triple XXX r, drive-ins flourish in the area, starting in Renton. (ft zi i ' 4..' '- Intermission 15 minute intermission Concessions by Renton PTA Council Act Three Scene I: 1952 Boeing works in secret on the prototype for the 707. V4 ciii AA ct Three Cast Scene II: 1955 The "Dash-80" flies over the Gold Cup hydroplane Engineer#1 Michael O'Halloran races on Lake Washington. Young Jimi Hendrix most Engineers Jonathan Sterling likely was in the crowd, as well as the quartet of Albert T. Stephens Renton High students that went on to become The Basil Simpson Eligibles. Doug Cottrill Jimi Hendrix (age 12) Dante Lewis Jimi's friend Amber Hood Scene III: 196O's 1 Woman Edythe Gandy In a burgeoning growth Announcer David Clelland spurt, the area soon ac- '°` 1 =� pa. j F Teen in Caddy Nick Zura quires the Renton Shop- 7 ..Y11 M ,. Smooth Shaver Josh Bray ping Center, the I-405 " - p-����� ��.� Jacob Opstad freeway, and Southcenter. - � ' Shannon Kachel iif AI,� Jimi Hendrix Rod Utley Scene IV: 1960's Julia Beth Greggs Renton's City Council discusses the building of Carco Henry Moses Basil Simpson Theatre, Valley General Hospital, and a new library Mayor Donald Custer Council Members Leigh Webber Sylvia Langdon Scene V: 1969 Mary Burns Haley Renton becomes sister city with Nishiwaki, Japan. Perce Jimi Hendrix is buried here in 1970. Der Paul Webb --- - Council Aid Lisa Hood Japanese dignitaries Herb Tsuchiya --- — Bertha Tsuchiya 4. �` „ Interpreter Aya Takechi �� Mayor Daniel Reinking Air -_W.__� " Shoppers and crowd of spectators: Danielle Jones, Benjamin Bray, Nathan Stephens, *. . Marissa Fitzgerald, Katrina Simmonds, Emily Weber, 1! : K Megan Stephens,David Greggs,Bertha Tsuchiya,Herb * ,; ,._____ Tsuchiya,Jennifer Engel, Paul Webb f0Ir Act Four Scene I: 1979 New Mayor Barbara Shinpoch gets a lesson on city I parks from Gene Coulon. Scene II: 1987 r ,, 1: .. ' The first rubber ducky race is held at the second 0 _., Renton River Days celebration. elk ti Scene III: 1992 The Spirit of Washington Dinner Train makes its first run. Scene IV: present g The past, present, and future weave -irk 4, • together in a tribute to the dreams . .. ", and drive of Renton's citizens. rev =� r EPS1 Act Four Cast 40:. Barbara Shinpoch Terri Zura Gene Coulon Ken Hoben �- - River Days Boy Josh Engel River Days Girl Alison Mack FiPhotographer Molly Fitzgerald n al a Conductor Daniel Reinking ...The Ensemble Mayor Earl Clymer Park Staff: Leigh Weber,Jonathan Sterling, David Clelland, Shannon Kachel,Ian Thomas, Stephanie Zura, Kaitlin Aakers, Amber Hood, Ginger Bingham,Jacob Opstad Crowd: Photos Courtesy of Aya Takechi,Lisa Hood,Sandy Stephens,Herb Tsuchiya, Renton Historical Society Bertha Tsuchiya, Michael O'Halloran City of Renton Valley Medical Center Doug Kyes Denis Law(Renton Reporter) Brian Morris (Morning Star Photography) Irf°16 • � a ri ' t :w .4460600 " Above: �. RAPT �e Stevens crew made members vial atrue Diana R f �y activity• `�. Hagen (left) and Char i<„,, . / Baker review Right:Stage Director Rentenntal Diane Zebert goes ' notes. over the script with .+ ` members of the cast. t '••� t" At left: .w }" r / Mary Burns ., Haley recites her lines. 1.I. _off"I w ,a . 41.11111 �w w- I , / k •Mt E Above:Ray Johnson �4 � ,� Aft �t P.(left)and Harley • � � . Brumbaugh review the ;N ,. �' o- �. original music. �- i I {` " F. I Left:Job Skills for Trade Above: Susan A# V" ' , ' , and Industry/ANEW Showalter works 1) Students at Renton with one of her 12�� - 4` . * - Technical College built students on the „A;�:, , �' the sets. set design. Celebrate 1 00 Years in Denton ' •nto Centennial Souvenirs 190 2001 available for sale in the lobby %tenil~Centennial Playing Cards $6.00 Centennial Sure to be a collectors item,this deck features k souvenirs are also a collage of Renton history on the back, IG available at the with a different historical image on the p, 1. face of each individual playing card. 4 following locations: w . Centennial Mug - $7.00 �I ' . :,A Renton City Hall This beautiful,cobalt blue glass mug .-° �I' - 7th Floor features the Centennial logo on one side _ 4ew • op , and the phrase Celebrating 100 Years on Mayor s Office the other.Microwave and dishwasher safe. 1055 S. Grady Way 4.441.041111 Qt, Lapel Pin - $5.00 Renton ` This gold,blue,and green enamel t � lapel pin features the Centennial logo Historical Museum r and comes with a heavy clasp. 235 Mill Avenue S. lbOther Souvenir Items: 'A&H Hallmark Set of 10 Notecards- $5.00 in the Highlands Key Chain-$4.00 Pen-$6.00 2816 NE Sunset Blvd T Shirt - $12.00 S MetroPacific White,short sleeve,screen- Community printed shirt. Credit Union 617 S. Third Street Polo Shirt - $22.00 Short sleeve,navy blue polo Greater Renton with embroidered logo. . Chamber Sweatshirt - $25.00 of Commerce Gray,long sleeve,zip-front sweatshirt with 300 Rainier Ave. N. embroidered logo. ... e t Youth T Shirt $9.00 doe (,,,�� - All product prices White short sleeve shirt with red or blue trim. - , ;s include tax. Original Music The Cedar River Runs Through Renton Town - lyrics by Joyce Holt and music by Ray Johnson 1 Am A Logger - lyrics and music by Ray Johnson Coal Miner/Logger Reprise - lyrics and music by Ray Johnson Bovine Boogie - by Ray Johnson Follow The River Back Home - lyrics and music by Harley Brumbaugh Rentennial Rag - composed and performed by Erick Eck Barbershop Arrangement of The Cedar River Runs Through Renton Town by Brian Ayers Cedar River Chorale Sopranos: Altos: Tenors: Bass: Julie Johnson Lisa Hood David Clelland Jacob Opstad Sue Mitchell Georgia Newbury Virginia Rudolph Derek Pearce Kerri Wood Susan Patterson Jon Sterling Dick Tarasuk Duwamish DuWahs (Barbershop Quartet) David Clelland Derek Pearce Jon Sterling Dick Tarasuk 1entennial 'Band frown Band Flute Linda Kipp Baritone/Trombone Ray Johnson Clarinet Diana Hagen Bass Tom Brookins Alto Sax Julie Johnson String Bass John Giuliani,Jr. Trumpet 1 Harley Brumbaugh Traps Mick Fenske Trumpet 1 Pete Belloma Keyboard Gina Seashore Trumpet 2 Delsin Thomas Fiddle Tami Sleeter Trombone Don Goodale Banjo Dick Broderick Special Acknowledgements Rehearsal Accompanist—Gina Seashore Computer Music Specialist- Kelvin Smith Sing Along Program (See Page 15 for lyrics) Daisy Bell by Harry Dacre Old Folks at Home by Stephen Foster Ri Yankee Doodle - Traditional Camptown Races by Stephen Foster 1 o The Band Played On by Charles B. Ward and John F. Palmer Sing Along Program Daisy Bell The Band Played On by Harry Dacre by Charles B. Ward and Daisy, Daisy, Give me your answer do. John F. Palmer I'm half crazy, all for the love of you. Casey would waltz with a strawberry blond, It won't be a stylish marriage: And the Band played on; I can't afford a carriage, He'd glide'cross the floor with the girl he adored, But you'll look sweet And the band played on; upon a seat For altho' he was tired and nearly expired, of a bicycle built for two. And ev'ery one watch'd with alarm; He'd ne'er leave the girl with the Old Folks at Home strawberry curls, by Stephen Foster And the band played on. Way down upon the Swanee River, Far, far away. The Cedar River Runs There's where my heart is turning ever. Through Renton Town There's where the old folks stay. All the world is sad and dreary Lyrics by Joyce Holt Every where I roam. Music by Ray Johnson Oh! deary, how my heart grows weary, Renton Renton Renton Far from the old folks at home. Ahead of the curve "s" curves. The Cedar River runs right thru' Yankee Doodle - Traditional The heart of Renton Town, Yankee Doodle went to town A symbol of the city's hopes and dreams. Riding on a pony Though summer blazes hot and dry, Stuck a feather in his hat Tho' winter rains pour down. And called it Macaroni; Still swift and never failing flows the stream. Yankee Doodle keep it up, Tho fortune frowns up on our lot Yankee Doodle Dandy, Tho trials come our way, Mind the music and the step, Tho' destiny shines brightly all around. And with the girls be handy. Our fount of cheer and spirit Gushes stronger every day, Camptown Races And like the Cedar Flows through Renton Town. by Stephen Foster The Camptown ladies sing this song, Doo-dah! Doo-dah! The Camptown racetrack five mile long, Oh! doo-dah day! I come down here with my hat caved in, Doo-dah! Doo-dah! A 4 I go back home with a pocket full of tin, Oh! doo-dah day! 17 Zentennial Corporate Sponsors BP City of Renton - Centennial Celebration Renton Community Foundation % , bp wo,A41,10. 40.40. 410:dpir' Zia* Alriop*Iva °O#4% v,nto 1901 2001 ti ertten -� Commemorative grogram Sponsored by TacoTime Honor our past - Celebrate our present - Imagine our future Community Involvement Many events and activities during 2001 included an element of history to help celebrate our Centennial, these events included: •Renton Youth Symphony Orchestra Concert — music through the decades •Boy Scout Troop 464 — flag display on September, 6, 2001 •Municipal Arts Commission - purchase IKEA Renton River Days original watercolor from Helga Jaques to become part of City's permanent art collection •Veteran's Memorial Park - 27 Flags •Return to Renton Car Show •Renton Technical College Centennial Classic - Celebrity Chefs Series •Renton Technical College's 60th Anniversary Celebration •Renton PTSA Council Banquet •IKEA Renton River Days Kick-Off Banquet •Wings of Yesteryear - historic airplane exhibit during Renton River Da s - nt0 1901 2001 ti entennlcbw Community Involvement cont' d Many events and activities during 2001 included an element of history to help celebrate our Centennial, these events included: •Cedar River Quilt Guild - Centennial quilt donated to the Library •Renton Youth Day •Renton Post Office Cancellation Stamp of Centennial Logo •Renton Rotary Caper Auction •Renton Rotary Meeting on September 6, 2001 •City of Renton Annual Volunteer Recognition Banquet •Renton Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards •Renton Chamber of Commerce Centennial Business Expo •Renton Annual Art Show Centennial Awards •Holiday Inn Select Birthday Celebration •Greater Renton Chamber of Commerce Auction — Centennial Tree went° 1901 2001 entenll" J - Z LLI W H Q Z W W U J Centennial Legacies a. Marker Photos b. Marker Listings and Samples c. Time Capsule d. Time Capsule Letter from the Mayor e. Time Capsule Contents f. Centennial Artwork — Emerging, by Hai Ying Wu Centennial r-_� ~ Wy .ru aa p f� Henry Moses , A 41 • y - �.r / y Last #17— , ^T _�'4 - �. a of the •:ilia ru�mish� _ _ � Ttibe \iiii: li„: 1 . 1111-," Mkt° i - a✓ ► @ R istery le tives Here 1.14' 7--'''' ' - o•S -- ':: .40114&� 814 N River _ x ' ''i ---�-�I i a 4.. % 1 - r- tee : - 4 , _ _ ... .. .... r „._ lowir It r1-\ ento 1901 2001 ti entenl- Renton Centennial Marker sites as of August 15, 2001 1. Duwamish/Henry Moses— North of 2nd on Lake (NW Corner of Lake and S. Tobin) 2. 1850's - Land Donation Claim Act(major claims) — Piazza Park near stream headwaters, SE side 3. 1853— Tobin's Sawmill — S. Tobin & Rainier (NE Corner) 4. 1854— Black River School (1st school)— (NW Corner of Hardie and Renton Center Way near Park & Ride) 5. 1856— Smithers' Homestead —S 3rd Place and Rainier 6. 1860— Black River Bridge—3rd and Rainier (SW Corner) 7. 1873— Renton Coal Co. — Benson Rd, near location of mine entrance 8. 1877 - Four Cow Wide Tunnel —on Shattuck near the old Milwaukee RR Station 9. 1881 — S&WW Railroad—at the existing train station (SW Corner of 4th and Burnett) 10. 1881 - Alki Saloon — (1st saloon) —3rd and Main 11. 1885— First Church in Renton — near corner of Mill and Beacon (sit-in park, near 1-405) 12. 1892 - Central School — NE corner of 4th and Main 13. 1898— Snoqualmie Falls Power Co. Substation — (SW Corner of 3rd and Mill) 14. 1901 — Renton Clay Works— near Narco site across from Renton Community Center (near Corkscrew Willow tree on trail) 15. 1908— Seattle Car& Manufacturing— N 4th and Factory 16. 1908— Renton City Hall —on Wells between 2nd and 3rd 17. 1911 — Dr. Bronson's Hospital (1st Hospital) — Main and 2nd 18. 1914— Carnegie Library—on Bronson Way NE and Liberty Park Entrance 19. 1916— Grand Theatre (1st Theatre)—where "St. Charles Place"antique shop is on Wells 20. 1929 — Shuffleton Steam Plant 21. 1930 — Rutherford's Triple XXX Barrel — Rainier& 3rd Avenue 22. 1941 — Boeing Airplane Company—Cedar River Trail location near Nishiwaki Lane and N 6th Street y1' xs`tlifr f 11 ;1 ., i S J`,vNd ,4 4,` 1 z: 1 H 1 Y ! ,,1: aj;d ii ,a ,. ,,, „fi r u'fog�'4,,wo n��„�„ 6'� T" v.'3*' ` is , .. D to ra ;a 40 3 .s?1, ,i., 1 a u War Henry ' �. KV44... �,,, �1, r�i< Moses , .....,„:,...„_, .,v... I, ' 't. 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''N,',S414,1. 4460461gTAM4.4.40.iww.,.. - ..en tr) .,... N.'? „,„, .... Il 1901 2001 .4.,„. eb. History f ,' 6 '12ten-C\-\ :Douce-- 11,5.4> Lives Here v 11oOZ 061 ,,,o alum- Ar4„..ii;,- il; s , *� 31L'i lir ...... 1 + IIIK .� t Alki lee 1 10IZ NI N340 _‘,.__.::.. .: Vic::-_ ` • i — ';rrst KOs.i13"%d 3O xZTD rfea . C.r1 ' a nsd� 2uTTI ! luJT Z UsaY % CITY OF RENTON l' 'N`c0 Mayor Jesse Tanner December 17, 2001 Greetings to the residents of Renton in 2101 - From our vantage point,it is difficult to foresee what life in Renton may be like in 2101.We made great progress in our first 100 years and I am hopeful that you too have seen great advances since 2001.As Mayor in 2001,our vision was for Renton to become a world-class City where people choose to live,work,and play and I sincerely hope that this is the environment you are enjoying today. When this time capsule was sealed on December 17,2001,Renton was wrapping up a year-long Centennial celebration which gave our residents the opportunity to honor our past,celebrate our present,and imagine our future. It was an honor to be the Mayor of Renton,a city with a vibrant,unique history and a bright future. During your bi-centennial year,enjoy the educational journey back to the past through the historical material contained in this time capsule. The Duwamish Indians called Renton home for centuries before the arrival of the first white homesteaders in 1853. By the time the City incorporated on September 6, 1901,the area's coal mining and logging operations had brought people to the area, forming the foundation of our city. At that time,Renton was a small town with a population of just over 1,000. In 2001,over 51,000 residents lived in Renton. Beautiful parks, safe streets,a growing downtown,and a great quality of life placed Renton ahead of the curve in 2001. It is my hope that the legacy found in the laws, clubs,businesses,churches,restaurants,hospitals, schools,homes and financial institutions of today,are still enjoyed in 2101.This wonderful city environment has always lent itself to the City's true crowning jewel—its strong community spirit. During our 2001 Centennial Celebration,we reflected on the past,knowing that it is the people of Renton who made and will continue to make our city great. Whether digging for coal,running a business,designing airplanes,or building homes,those who lived and worked in Renton truly contributed to the fabric of our community. Whether in times of economic recession or prosperity,Rentonites have always risen to the challenge. We experienced a 6.8 magnitude earthquake on February 28,2001,and dealt with a national tragedy when terrorists attacked our country on September 11, 2001.However,in spite of these earth-shattering and devastating events,Renton opened a skatepark for kids,dedicated a boat house on Lake Washington,opened a new transit center downtown,and began using internet technology to streamline government.We also hosted delegates from our Sister City Nishiwaki,Japan,and formed a new Sister City relationship with Cuautla,Jalisco, Mexico.The continued progress of Renton was evident in 2001 as older buildings made way for new developments along Lake Washington and downtown. Now,as you look to the past to celebrate 200 years in the City of Renton,it is my hope that Renton continues to be a world-class City where people live,work and play. While you learn about the past during your bi- centennial, I invite you to imagine the next century and continue to shape the future of this fine City of Renton. Si'' . ely, _ 0„ / Jesse Tanner Mayor of Renton in 2001 1055 South Grady Way—Renton,Washington 98055—(425)430-6500/FAX(425)430-6523 2001 Ronfon Centennial rime Capsule Contents, Reflresentin jc i fe in Fenton in tie ear 2001 CI( o f R,enton Letter to the Mayor of the Future from Mayor Jesse Tanner Mayor Jesse Tanner business card Council member Council President Dan Clawson business card Council member Tern Briere business card Council member Randy Corman business card Council member Kathy Keolker-Wheeler business card Council member Toni Nelson business card Council memberKing Parker business card Council member Don Persson business card Council Meeting Brochure Renton City Council Meeting Minutes -August 20, 2001 which spotlights our historical pageant, "Rentennial", in a special presentation. Mayor Jesse Tanner Bookmark/Ribbon 2001 City of Renton Budget 2002-2007 City of Renton Business Plan City of Renton Demographics & Consumer Spending Patterns Renton's Riches-Renton Recreation& Cultural Guide City of Renton Press Releases-February 28, 2001 Earthquake City of Renton Neighborhood Program Brochure City of Renton 4th of July Celebration Poster City of Renton Cable Channel 21 Program Schedule City of Renton December Holiday Happenings Flyer Shuffleton Rock from implosion on September 29, 2001 City of Renton Shuffleton Press Release CitySource-City of Renton Newsletter to Citizens-February-December 2001 City of Renton Drinking Water Quality Report 2001 City of Renton Winter/Spring 2001 Recreation Brochure City of Renton Summer 2001 Recreation Brochure City of Renton Fall 2001 Recreation Brochure Renton Senior Activity Center Brochure • • 2001 Renton Centennial Time Capsule Contents City of Renton Volunteer Banquet Invitation 2000-2001 City of Renton Volunteer Yearbook City of Renton Volunteer Newsletters—"Teamworks"—Fall/Winter& Spring/Summer 2001 City of Renton 2000 Year-End Volunteer Report Cty of Radon Centennial City of Renton Centennial Budget—August 21, 2000 Centennial Pageant, Rentennial, Cast&Rehearsal Schedule Rentennial Script and Tickets Cedar River Runs Through Renton Town—music Renton Arts Plan Together Progress Reports Centennial Souvenirs &Memorabilia price sheet 2001 Centennial Calendar 2001 City of Renton Timeline— 1850-2001 Centennial Year-End Images Centennial Community Involvement Grant Request Form Assorted 2001 Press Releases Centennial Task Force Meeting Notes 100 Years of History—King County Journal Newspaper Supplement 100 Reasons to Celebrate Renton's Centennial Centennial 3rd Grade Writing Contest City of Renton Big Birthday Bash Meeting Notes City of Renton Birthday Bash Logistics Plan for September 6, 2001 event Centennial Birthday Bash Event Program Centennial Birthday Bash/Rentennial promotional handout Centennial Birthday Bash/Rentennial promotional postcard Rentennial Pageant Program Renton—The First 100 Years 1901-2001 —Keepsake book produced by the Renton Reporter,printed by the Boeing Company and sponsored by the City of Renton Renton Historical Museum Century to Century Exhibit Poster Centennial Time Capsule Sealing Ceremony Invitation Centennial Marker images and location City of Renton Centennial Playing Cards Centennial Coloring Book Centennial Key Chain Centennial Lapel Pin Centennial Mug Centennial T-shirt Centennial Volunteer T-shirt—blue Centennial street pole banner Centennial Static Cling Logo Decal for car window Page 2 • 2001 Renton Centennial Time Capsule Contents 76e R',enton Community Renton Citizen of the Year Application Renton Citizen of the Year Program—Renton Citizen of the Year 2001 —Doug Kyes Renton Community Foundation Brochure Renton Technical College Foundation Annual Report 2000 Communities in Schools of Renton Brochure—Helping Kids Succeed Communities in Schools of Renton Brochure—Mentor Program Communities in Schools of Renton Brochure—Family Liaison Program Renton Technical College Celebrity Chefs Scholarship Series Renton Technical College Brochure Renton Technical College Class Schedule Valley Medical Center Values Statements with pen Valley Medical Center promotional material—Make Sure Valley is in your health plan Valley Medical Center Healthy Family Testing Guide Valley Medical Center Directory of Providers and Services 2001-2002 The Family Center at Valley Medical Center Valley Medical Center Valley Breast Center—opened in 2001 Brochure from Downtown Daily Housing Project-Renaissance at Renton Brochure from Downtown Daily Housing Project-Burnett Station Brochure from Downtown Daily Housing Project-Metropolitan Place Piazza Renton Newsletters&Membership Support Form—January and June 2001 2001 Certificate of Award Piazza Renton Association 2001 8th Annual Piazza Renton Tree Lighting Flyer Duplicate image of Downtown Renton Mural— The Lost Black River-by Doug Kyes. Funded in part by the City of Renton's Neighborhood Grant Program Renton Historical Society Centennial Afghan Order Form Renton Historical Society Century to Century Invitation Renton Historical Society Renton Heritage 2000 Museum Report Renton Historical Society&Museum Quarterly Newsletters -February, May and November 2001 editions IKEA Catalogue—Renton furniture retailer Renton School District#403 School Boundaries Renton School District Kohlwes Education Center Visitor's Guide Renton School District Brochure Renton Attractions Spirit of Washington Dinner Train Brochure Spirit of Washington Dinner Train Postcards Spirit of Washington Dinner Train Lapel Pin Uptown Glassworks artist Dennis K. Mullen - Biography Brochure Uptown Glassworks Handblown Glass Vase by Dennis K. Mullen Page 3 2001 Renton Centennial Time Capsule Contents Renton 73usinesses Brochure - Seattle—The Time Has Come -Feature: Wizards of the Coast A Brief History of The Boeing Company Book The Boeing Company 737 NG-1000 Celebration The Boeing Company 737 Information Card The Boeing Company 757 Information Card The Boeing Company Jet City USA Brochure The Boeing Company 2000 Annual Report Boeing Forever New Frontiers Poster Greater Renton Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards Program 2001 Greater Renton Chamber of Commerce Membership Guide 7-4e Arts in Renton 10th Annual Renton Municipal Arts Commission Young Musicians Showcase Renton Youth Symphony Spring 2001 News Notes Renton Youth Symphony Orchestra November 2001 News Notes Renton Youth Symphony Orchestra Flyers Renton Youth Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert City of Renton Public Art July 2000 A Guide to City-Owned Art in Public Places City of Renton Municipal Arts Commission Annual Report 2000 Municipal Arts Commission Event Calendar 2001-2002 Renton Municipal Arts Commission Meet the Artist Reception Invitations and Flyer Allied Arts Newsletter and tickets Renton Civic Theatre 2001 Season Schedule and Playbills Valley Community Players 2001 Season Schedule 2001 g7<. Anton River Vay `Festiva( 2001 IKEA Renton River Days Spring Newsletter 2001 IKEA Renton River Days Festival Schedule 2001 IKEA Renton River Days Festival Poster 2001 IKEA Renton River Days Kids' Day Poster 2001 IKEA Renton River Days Festival Mug 2001 IKEA Renton River Days Festival Buttons 2001 IKEA Renton River Days Piazza Renton's Jazz at the Piazza Poster 2001 IKEA Renton River Days Piazza Renton's Saturday River Days Activities Poster 2001 Renton River Days Renton Annual Art Show Invitation and Tickets Page 4 2001 Renton Centennial Time Capsule Contents 2001 Renton River Days Renton Annual Art Show Program 2001 Renton River Days Renton Annual Art Show Application 2001 IKEA Renton River Days Official Festival Guide produced by the Renton Reporter 2001 IKEA Renton River Days Task Force Committee List 2001 IKEA Renton River Days Parade and Car Show Applications Renton Area Newspapers Renton Reporter-Kids Making A Difference—Newspaper Supplement Renton Reporter-Renton Residents Guide South County Journal May 6, 2001 South County Journal, May 18,2001 South County Journal August 29, 2001 South County Journal September 4, 2001 South County Journal September 11, 2001 Renton Reporter—Progress Edition 2001 Renton Reporter March 7, 2001 Renton Reporter March 21, 2001 Renton Reporter April 11, 2001 Renton Reporter May 9, 2001 Renton Reporter May 16, 2001 Renton Reporter May 30, 2001 Renton Reporter June 20, 2001 Renton Reporter June 13, 2001 Renton Reporter July 18, 2001 Renton Reporter July 25, 2001 Renton Reporter August 1, 2001 Renton Reporter August 15, 2001 Renton Reporter August 22, 2001 Renton Reporter August 29, 2001 Renton Reporter September 5, 2001 Renton Reporter September 12, 2001 Renton Reporter September 26,2001 Renton Reporter October 10, 2001 Renton Reporter October 31, 2001 Renton Reporter November 7, 2001 Renton Reporter November 14, 2001 Renton Reporter November 21, 2001 - Renton Reporter November 28, 2001 Renton Reporter December 12, 2001 Page 5 Centennial LastingLegacy r--- ilk or 411tAdel Emerging ill By Hai Ying Wu This sculpture entitled"Emerging"has two major components. It has two flying cranes and stainless steel abstract forms. The abstract forms strongly contrast with the realistic crane, enhancing the strength of the work. The beauty and gracefulness of the crane symbolize luck,happiness, and peace. Their migratory nature represents endurance, determination and hardship. These characteristics taken together represent the past hundred years of the history of the City of Renton: nto generation after generation meeting and overcoming 1.901 2001 historical challenges to fly successfully forward into the next century. �e�t ,�ca, en Publicity a. Press Releases and Media Coverage b. Web Site II I- U m a Website:www.ci.renton.wa.us/pressrel FOR fcY 211immed •• A se e: +, ,cg:), City of Renton-1055 South Grady Way-Renton,WA 98055 �N� For information contact Julie Brewer(425-430-6522) ease December 5, 2001 Do not open until 2101 — Renton Time Capsule will close out historical year A variety of special activities, events, and exhibits provided an opportunity for the public to participate in the celebration of Renton's 100th birthday this year. All of these activities have helped to instill a sense of pride in local residents, increase regional awareness of the community, and celebrate our quality of life. In this historic year, the City is thankful for all the citizens that have joined in celebrating all that makes Renton a special place to live, work, and play. To bring the year to a close, the City will seal a time capsule that represents life in Renton in 2001. The time capsule will include annual reports from local businesses, programs from community events, a 2001 City of Renton budget, Centennial-related items and products, a Renton timeline, a letter to the future Mayor of Renton, and several other items of interest to citizens of the future. The time capsule is to be unearthed during the City's bicentennial year in 2101. Renton citizens are invited to attend the Renton City Council meeting on Monday, December 17th, at 7:30 p.m. to observe the sealing of the time capsule. The time capsule will be buried next year in Cedar River Park, adjacent to a Centennial Lasting Legacy Sculpture, commissioned this year by the Renton Municipal Arts Commission. This sculpture, commemorating Renton's history and future, is nearly complete and is expected to be installed in the spring of 2002, at which time the time capsule will be "officially" buried. into 11,9461: 20col Lenten l� • • -,-, ;: : • ufo Honor ourpast, •" Celebrate our present. . - :Ima ine our future. �tenr'_ _ E . r � - . ' 1i y`Z. F'.�. 7an '' 'De- ceinbey r.'2001' wp mot.. 't _ ,y: • r. 2:' iL.r Eks 4�,. 3' Ak=. CenteAOial — - ft `� c extra.,,.,,. ��_� ` ��Y,;a.: :5, 1 _ jy f:, 'yam.S. 4. _ _ gin : �. : _ e tw-= ' ' .i ' ry t y _ �l - +'•�•4-,�y.`i�:��>,i;;�air - . ,14- Y- ,J•. G�( r/r~; - r Y'4 �i fa _ yti� - - �A�lexe y� _ 4�Y{ (•JI•:: '.f.'ZI'4''' ''t-''7:f.;:;-"-;i-;.;77S-H"s..::;:,;',.:..44:::::: - rc-- r J - ro—. 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IN• pp 4 ..) , ,, ..._ ,...,..,....... . ., . ,. .„,.. i tii,IL ‘111 CIS \,... % •., Wr §•40 N. ..., ... (IP ,, December 2001 Do not open until 2101 Who's News A variety of special activities,events,and exhibits provided an oppor- New Employees tunity for employees and the public to participate in the celebration of Paige McGrath,Comm Srvs,Library Renton's 100th birthday this.year. All of these activities have helped to Randall Zey,Police, Officer instill a sense of pride in local residents,increase regional awareness of the community, and celebrate our quality of life. In this his- Years of Service Achieved ent0 toric year;the City is thankful for all the citizens that have in December 2001 joined incelebratirg all that makes Renton a spe=. Linda Dixon, 20 years, Finance cial place to live,work, and play. Benigno Aesquivel, 15 years,PBPW "� To bring the year to a close,the City will seal a Donald Erickson, 15 years, PBPW i 901 2001 time capsule that represents life in Renton in Jeffrey Hardin,5 years, Police 2001. The time capsule will include annual re David Gray, 5 years, Police C1 ports from local businesses,programs from corn- Brian Miller, 5 years, PBPW �O.}� n ', munity events, a 2001 City of Renton budget, Cen- Gene Hunter, 5 years, Police it te tennial-related items and products,a Renton timeline, . a letter to the future Mayor of Renton, and several other Employees That Have Left 411 items of interest to citizens of the future. The time capsule is to be un- Alphonzo Breland, PBPW earthed during the City's bicentennial year in 2101. Paul Moyer, Comm. Srvs. City employees and Renton citizens are invited to attend the Renton Audrey Sloan, Police City Council meeting on Monday, December 17th, at 7:30 p.m. to ob- Teny Treadwell, Police serve both the sealing of the time capsule and a year-end presentation Glenn Kost, Comm. Srvs regarding the Centennial celebration. Jeanette Rigney, Finance The time capsule will be buried next year in Cedar River Park, adja- Wendy Street, Comm Srvs. cent to a Centennial Lasting Legacy Sculpture,commissioned this year Dustin Hulbrock, Fire by the Renton Municipal Arts Commission. This sculpture, commemo- rating Renton's history and future,is nearly complete and is expected to Imo ,. be installed in the spring of 2002,at which time the.time capsule will be yK : "officially" buried. -, Kai j 2002 CommunityCalendar features Renton - U -as the right choice to live work and .X ,fF A free copy of the 2002 Renton Community Calendar is being distrib- * �, uted to employees in this edition'of the Grady Grapevine and will be " -"`£: distributed to Renton residents as an insert in the December 12th edi- q t `�-- tion of the Renton Reporter. _ �' yr Funded by the City, Renton School District, Renton Technical Col- -..,...� V ' lege,and Valley Medical Center,the calendar features Renton as the s -' `e_.' right choice to work, live, learn, shop, and play, .,---m"n', The 16-page full-color calendar includes information about activi- ` ties and events in Renton, school and city holidays, facts about Renton, useful phone numbers,and a city map.. • Additional copies of the calendar will be available in the lobby of ,,,,„,�. '` - „;--" Renton City Hall, at the Renton Community Center, Renton Se- -' . :ter.:` nior Activity Center,Renton Public Library,and Maplewood Golf Course, --, :�; N...., '; ;;,�Y.q tIr74X�0 ?s,t,''�t;k c1'„.��..�� 1; t<:�`f' '�. .,, .`ak - t: .:{„�s '�':a' ' '':%:rj �•^ 'a ..-;,.q ;:*":'2. :�': "'17,-h ", K:':,.4 .,. ; „is • ^::i '� �t y:Sr .;. ::,1-` kr.;`r''x � !-:. "+.x ,+xy£ Kra ':! ?.,-, ,,,.. i �..AF e 4.a u..-: t'. ,;,,x ,�s tr;Y s-G a TM a ' :^, -y... p `!.�a.�:,fi�;�;i:'.ti.a1 ` ...�fi. as ��,'�N•� ���,..,,-a M�"��kf�.��t;S .Ft" • .��yx-.pa,h,�`aa�t� � +��-'�"h vS�X,��'�•< ,�f-.'� «�?�Rn- ,.�,� *�.c.r� :�'"= .sa �, .. .,-,. Sale of the Century 2002. Holiday - Centennial Products 50% Off Schedule The following days will be observed as holidays in 2002 for all City employ- Here's your last chance to buy a memento from the historic, Centen- ees: nial year. To celebrate the year coming to a close, all products have been reduced 50%. Check out these great prices: New Year's Day Tuesday, Jan. 1 Memorial Day Monday, May 27 Playing Cards-Original price$6.00- NOW ONLY$3.00 Independence Day Thursday, July 4 ak Centennial Key Chain-Original Price$4.00-NOW ONLY$2.00 Labor Day Mon., September 2 air 4`,. Lapel Pin-Original Price$5.00- NOW ONLY$2.50 . Nov. 11 ,v+ • Veterans Day Mon., - ��t, Notecards-Original Price$5.00-NOW ONLY$2.50 Thanksgiving Day Thurs., Nov 28 ; . . T-Shirt-Original Price $12.00-NOW ONLY$6.00 Day after Thanksgiving ... Fri., Nov.29 �':, ' �'' Polo Shirt-Original Price$22.00-NOW ONLY$11.00 Christmas Day Wed: Dec. 25 •} , , r Kids T-Shirt-Original Price$9.00- NOW ONLY$4.50 Day after Christmas ...Thurs:, Dec. 26 r ., �, , N Centennial Mug-Original Price$7.00 NOW ONLY$3:50 Three Personal (floating) Holidays"... 4.. ° ;v Special BONUS Offer-Buy 4 mugs for just$10 Employee's Choice All products are available in the Mayor's.Office on the 7th floor of *Pro- Rated based on length of ser- Renton City Hall. Stop by and purchase these great souvenirs while vice or as specified in labor contract supplies last. Renton takes. New LogO even . Renton Firefighters Local 864 cooks for further "Ahead of the Curve' . . Griffin Home Renton's award-winning Community Marketing Campaign is proud to unveil an updated look for its logo,a dynamic and refreshing change For the fifth year in a row, Renton that reflects how Renton is"Ahead of the Curve" in business, educa- Firefighter Kurt Folsom (Station 11, A - tion and quality of life. The new design, created by RocketDog Corn- shift)led a crew of firefighters in prepar- munications, will be used by the community marketing stakeholders, ing a Thanksgiving feast for the Griffin and incorporated into marketing and other printed materials. The stake- Home residents and their families. Ap- holders include the City, Renton School District, Renton Technical proximately 50 people attended. College, Valley Medical Center, Greater Renton Chamber of Com- Local 864 has had an established coerce, and the Renton Lodging Association. partnership with the Griffin Home since "Our new community logo reflects the pride that we all feel for our _ 1994,working in areas such as steering wonderful city," said Renton Mayor Jesse Tanner. "The new design, committees, positive role models,.and with its lofting curve, is reminiscent of the sun rising over Renton!" Thanksgiving banquets. Last August Renton stakeholders decided that it was time to update The Griffin Home boys recently helped the logo, in use since the marketing campaign's beginning in 1998, Local 864 with the New York Firefighters: and infuse it with a new look and energy that reflects the campaign's Benefit Car.Wash that raised over successes as well as everything that Renton has $5,700.00 for the families of Firefighters to offer. The new design has received wide-. that perished in the WIC terrorist attack. spread approval from city stakeholders, resi- . Over the years Local 864 has received dents, and business owners. numerous praises and thanks from the R E N T O N "We believe this new logo will help us in our families and residents of the Griffin continuing effort to brand Renton as 'Ahead of Home program. The families are grate- AHEAD OF THE CURVE the Curve',"said Susan Carlson, Renton's.eco- ful for the firefighters involvement in the nomic development administrator. 'Whether for home. Despite some initial skepticism, doing business, getting an education or raising the partnership has been a positive one: a family, Renton is the right choice. This new logo will help us as we for all involved. continue to spread that message." The Ahead of the Curve logo-serves as a community logo and is not intended to replace the City of Renton logo. If you have been using the"Ahead of the Curve" logo in addition to the City logo on printed'materials and need a copy of.the new logo and the new ,1 logo guidelines, please contact Julie Brewer at x6522. 4 1 - ors '"`3, :,±",i : : ,, :' i-k .:?F•- ??.../ ,,.;+,a3 a',. y x °`, ,.t. .i ,- ., max '''A,-4. ,, ,i$ s F�r " 1 Continued from page 1 Dosch gave his"State of the Orchestra" speech and handed Monthly Birthday it a form showing companies which match contributions ' -_a school and arts organizations. Parents were invited to Celebration Days Honor join various fundraising and volunteer activities to help foster teambuilding and orchestra development. Some RYSO Musicians activities include the monthly birthday celebrations,raffle Once a month during break,RYSO celebrates birthdays. basket fundraiser,spring recruitment tour,and the RYSO Students enjoy a tasty snack of soft drinks and cookies. The News Notes newsletter. birthday celebration day gives students an opportunity to After the nkeeting,parents stayed to listen and observe the socialize,enjoy each other's company and relax. rehearsal. Thank you for a great Parent's Night. It was fun A big thank you is extended to parents who have helped prepare to get to know you and we hope that you got to know us goodies,set up and/or clean up. If you would like to help with too. ❖ this event,please contact Cynthia Burns,425-228-3823 or to Renee Dawson,206-772-4496. Honor our past. Celebrate our present. 1901 2OO1 Many happy returns to the students celebrating their birthdays: Imagine our future. �enten��� CeAsteAutizai Ceie6rattan. = q January—December 2001 s s a. -t 1 P B 1 ', i< D.A} RYSO Plans December - Centennial Celebration October 22nd Celebration .� August • concert 1st,Danny Cords The City of Renton has granted RYSO with a$400 5`h�Ro Burns 14 ,Jason Denton supporting grant for its part in Renton's yearlong celebration to honor our past,celebrate our present and imagine our October future. 13th,Kristie Englis, • RYSO's Centennial Celebration concert will be held on November 19th Celebration Sunday,December 16,at 3:00 p.m.in the newly renovated 5th,Michelle Kupsik Carco Theatre. 8th,Patrick Santos-Johnson 23"1,Marion Liu Come and enjoy centennial-themed selections such as the 26th,Paul Liu Heritage of Freedom collection—Yankee Doodle,America the 27th,Crystal Burns Beautiful,Battle Hymn of the Republic,and Dixie. Other December 10th Celebration: works include Beethoven's Symphony#8,Tchaikowsky's 14th,Matthew Dosch Suite from Swan Lake,Dvorak's Slavonic Dance#8 and a 28th,Danny Hanes Christmas Sing-Along. 't----. 4-'W--;'t ' 414 141:: News Notes is published by the City of Renton's Community�► Services Department.Layout is byKim Priestley,RYSO parent __ ' \� = p Y Y�volunteer. RYSO welcomes articles and news about its students /k 4 and activities. Submit articles to the RYSO Foundation Board '' c/o Secretary,Edith Steed,fsteed6276@aol.com. Submission deadline is the first Monday in November and March. NEWS Notes 2 , • . ••r . ,. , • ,, __,...... \ _ \ N . N. . N'N • - Nk \ NI . ‘... N -4.tfr N6,\ . - ) . . -4 • ik . - 1.4•\ ‘. 1 I i,._. lea • . 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' . . . . . . , . . .. . . • • m rn •C mz V,M av rrr �v K�DO� --y N4 s v: .wYir% '. -r x' *may ' x '{3, m r, 1 .i;9- 1 t $ "ems • 1 I N i`' ti ' k'4' +m Y�( Syr tl,, _, '' $fag r" f,'�S'� ^V �,� ; N i9s 'r,1S r . ss 4.,_ I ‘i ,4 •,yiiii ��At i ',�„'' y ¢ i g jy ykP. a is �l 'r History lesson *., +3 �� J t tr Please see page 13 w• September 12,2001 The only newspaper devoted exclusively to the Renton Community. Renton,WA a .. �., xf .e'tt:.r Renton Avenue bridge r �; , � , �� ' sound inspector says e t.1 if �* A r 3 xry at3i i as3 ' � t By OSCAR HALPERT t` s 1,du + a: r p e ,M" as ,,' -4i �� . E a{r u, ;,4�,r' -dam,,R^ 1 q$gi1 a i Editor , ,a'' The west 0 ` /w x Kin t s ;Iz 2 § t; side of the . ;?,4lt-o,„ w , t Ruth Larson makes regular -rl k tl -L `Y brid a has r � f =t- 4. r� t trips across the Renton Avenue N g [ ,,, ! ; •_ i N A' , ,, .,o South bridge that connects �� settled �+4�• r,=-=•: ,',' tti Renton Hill, where she lives, L g. , _ 2 7/2 .r� >wlv ti�. it ,4 ¢ ; is 7 �€ inches. bey ; z� �b1 to downtown via Mill Avenue s.. 4, � A �� `i;�.-t1;,,": _ _-,.z�, (t .- South. T "fi t '-. ,' x t,, i•�• _ v'i(r , �`•^ Photo by VY x'� � ,ti -^ b Last month, she noticed 5 w �� • • - s�, t« David Nelson " s'"t e a *1 - ,� something she says she hadn't €+� �'�,� x„n , < + i c ' ' ; V seen before: a 3-inch gap �' c1i , N1.4"�''^ rt i,, a along the railing and part of «. ',,,'0,1rf riY,, 4: . ,•, ..t� the sidewalk sticking up about which contacted the state u � ,, •sk,I,� � ,, x `4 '. 3 inches above the rest of the Department of Transportation. k "' �' e` •x' ° �r rr pavement. The state built the brid a in ` � `t `" &t 5,,.r rr r , "I'm sure this is not the 1991 and is responsible for its @�+ '-'?Sit s Rx ''z" +,� 3u:.=<'� - --a. 'dicq, n5�.i , $ra ~ a4 � �r 0441, z:..75; w norm," she said. "I would at maintenance Pty 3 ti ev, i' --z�x' ak., V. AEI � •I, Y -kt:,, n . 4#0i r ,� least like some kind of assur- David Dingus, a DOT ,, i z ��tr; z 1 ,„ ,?,� - {f s , ; ance that this is, you know, bridge inspector, said he in- a+- 1S,rk � w r { �c s 4 Wi reasonably stable." • See BRIDGE- page3 :1. y`, ua .., - - -;; r ` r5 a Larson alerted the city, Y. � Ny j . h:. ,tt ,.. �".•34r.z�z`. Transit center dedication p��� .�. iS.,�txtw�t^c.. Ye� -t,-�"���v' ,'"s 2.+ :, �/ v k � �*. to be held on Saturday P tk !" y �` k. F:igrit fi,yl,44t /' ti lF e'� / . sr� 4r� �, a 1 1.4,,&1 yN,`�g. ,+ Ord h.v`4# t s.trio iyf rh4. t r xge 'rt f „It ,1 ey ,24��¢} c :<,e•"` r r, �4,tlr h cenRenton's dohwntown transit tthrough the provision of a con- t ,7 , ,�. / T, ,%:,,.i)'' A. ` `:`>+iI; r ;,4 Ait Igit r�bg`y d' Burnett Streets opensSept.a29 Approximatelyred40wal public a .. e''5' , ,r. �6 ;11.l k , ,r a e but the city and Metro will hold parking stalls are provided on x{i � , +� \. 9ia ;.fi � gsJ,�s�� aribbon-cutting ceremony to both sides of the cut-through s 'r . , / r / 2 �, .:z^ + 'llt p,l mark its opening this weekend- area. .,. � f , _ sa , ,,^,. , The event,scheduled for 10 Across the street from the rfa Ft ;.8 1:4 pia"*}a ^t r i r f°�.-,s .? ktTrr r''': r r a.m.Saturday,is the final hand- renovated transit center is a s sf '�xn =ti."'tea'-: r � • -� s ''% shake on the$3.5 million pro- transit-oriented development 'y q b ,,4 ��'4 - r yam#' F;,r`+ f°`xCi' A. s- ras< •�,� err. r �, + �� �-�.s'r a-r� � .�f.'�'z`.-�<<��s.,'. -y�� ject, which was completed by built by Dally Homes. }{a�4 x , t 5 S ,. I. i its 41 r; r�� t Y �; x R�� �e „ Metro in partnership with the Metropolitan Place includes 90 ��r a'L3Y t += ` cityof Renton and Dall apartments, about 3,500 square } xC Z s r+r } }� —' T ,_ Y P 9 y M: tx ;Vre y Y � y C X �� / Homes. feet of ground-level retail space, �r4*,v3 "" � .04 "" tf�f • , "�j"� The "sneak review" will and a parkinggarage.While the r � � 3 �i P g g Sj ."` Y r' R0 d �r w ` � !. feature speeches, music, food parking/apartment development r '+' ; ;# ' ` ?i,":• ,er �, r N:,qt " w and commemorative souvenirs. is privately owned and operated, a" t r•'"Ar y .s' r ra- 'a The project includes expan- King County is leasing 150 of Photo by David Nelson siopn of the old transit center with the stalls for park-and-ride use improvements to parking lots, during the day. A blast for the past plaza areas and the intersection- Staff from Metro will r on The project also features new hand to discuss transit security, passenger shelters,landscaping, explain the upcoming improve- artwork depicting Renton his- ments in bus service for Renton Hundreds at Liberty Park watch the fireworks show that capped a day of festivities for tory and other amenities. and to show off the latest clean- Renton's centennial Thursday.Revelers heard music and ate hot dogs during the party The center's design provides air technology for buses. that kicked off a weekend of events.More photos are on page 14. maximum bus routing flexibility Entertainment will be supplied _ and creates the opportunity to by a jazz band whose members • make an architectural statement are Metro bus drivers. SOUTHCOUNTY www.southcountyjournal.com f3irthday Renton ■The Birthday Bash — to City ; a 4 Take 10 double sheet cakes. Hall for _;_ ; < f'u: :: 'People were in and out all night. Toss in 1,200 red and blue the.city -z p g light sticks,a host of heli- employ- `M . '.-- -'x' >: '': Some came for the entertainment. um-filled balloons and a ees she ' "<: _: '•; fireworks show that began said. '"; ` V' b s ellin out"Ha II Tom ````- '" Some for the cake. Some for Birthday." Cruise— ,A >°x, ' t t. sK; the fireworks. We're going to Add assorted dignitaries, NOT! — o,.. ;. music that ranged from a Was that M Swift claim 2,001. gospel choir to a rock group a Tom to the community band. Cruise South County JULIE BREWER,RENTON'S COMMUNITY RELATIONS MANAGER,TRYING TO ESTIMATE Season with an assortment sighting THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE WHO TURNED OUT FOR THE BIRTHDAY BASH of dancers. Mix in the at Scene Boeing clowns. , That was the recipe for Thursday s event? the community birthday No such luck—though at at Kent's Meadow Ridge Kepler continues her bash in nton's Liberty one point former Renton Elementary School: They're efforts to help a former Kent Park on ThursdaymarkingMayor Don Custer,head of going to camp next spring. couple,Rick and Julie the centennial committee Parent Cheryl Seek, a Willard, adopt three the city's 100th anniversary. and emcee of the event, hint- longtime volunteer at the Russian orphans who visit- The official turnout? ed at Cruise's Well, actually, there isn'tparticipation school, said that for years ed them this summer. an "official"turnout said in the city's celebration. sixth graders at Meadow A yard sale at Kepler's the city's Custer invited the crowd Ridge haven't been able to home last weekend netted c JulieBrewer,relations manag- to performances of spend a week at camp $2,000 for the effort despite mmunity g Rentennial," a musical cel- because many of the fami- inclement weather. She gure 2,001 —unofficial con- ebrating the city's history lies in the school's service tinued the effort this past ly, of course. scheduled for three perfor- area simply can't afford it. week. "Actually, we didn't mances. All that has changed this Kepler said the Willards keep track. "The Rentennial fea- year, she said,thanks to the still need to raise more than "We have no idea. Peo le tures two former mayors— Muckleshoot Charity Fund. $20,000 to pay for the adop-. were in and out all night.A Earl Clymer and Tom Seek said the school has tion of the siblings. Moses Cruise," Custer quipped. received a$1,500 grant from Lake residents also are Some came for the enter "N0000 —that's Don the charity for sixth-graders working to help the Willards tainment. Some for the Custer,"he corrected, grin- to study marine life and sci- raise money for the adop- cake. Some for the fire ning. "I'm sorry." . ence in the Northwest. tion. works. We're going to claim The production's final That will helpsend sixth- 2 001." South,CountyScene is The 10 double sheet performance is scheduled graders to camp, she said. cakes? for 3 p.m. today at "By getting funding to written by Mary Swift and Lindbergh High School. help with this, it levels the appears Wednesday, That was to make sure Admission is free. field for everyone," Thursday, Friday and there were 2,001 pieces, she playing said. ■ "Leveling The she said. Sunday. Call 253-872-6672 Playing Field" —There's ■The Good Guys — or e-mail mary.swift "We had one cake left good news for sixth graders Maple Valley's Marla @southcountyjournal.com. a over. We brought that back P Y' �- R, l L l . F 5. 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'T k.�<.,°. ° 5 ins includ i: F, * ;•'8:`i� x<>,� " :. -;: .3e 3 '',. him no. Later in the x , >;> � r ;•, ;,'°',>Z.4 _r, 1*<.einter $ ' °- L' � .FA �#;, 1 ' : °•, .i `::,. ".. •; < .<.F s," . ; f•',,�. al•A r. 'f � M , theft, ,�;: .F:sk:: a `5"`, oil ie' ,r .3< �.*, ° h£�.Y;`:�',x i�<I`3, '�!`?i g. view, she told �$." � �;. �. n 4 �,... ': .,� ,. ,, x, ' <� i" , �' `�. police that •-2,• . , _ .: t 14 kirk ;:y „",,I , ". , ,. • t�,,",<< ;'` , :, n :,,. < , .� 'i:r �"":..3' �. c ,.ws`.s'rr R,tI", -�:.�:}° , ,a, '�'�t�iii...;tk° '�'.':i��+,'E3��`.a1;N3,y?,�°%_';<`�'� ��i�;:'1,�`'`.:�e;; ng a he kept asking her and that isonment, she got scared because she centennial bashdanceGary Kissel/Journal osecutors. didn't know what he demeanor would do. • offenses He left the room, then Members of the Duwamish Language and Dance Group try their own rou- Centennial Birthday Bash at Liberty Park.The bash included multicultur- dation of a returned. He then pulled tine as the rest of the group perform native dances at the Renton al entertainment,games,exhibits and an old fashioned picnic. •to driving her jeans off and raped was sus- her, she told police. When police inter- papers, viAcx,o,- R ,.., L r;_ n..ww� Em..►®m a`r�..�,a di — — — — /� ®e o www.soi untyjournal.com A.!_ S Friday,September 7„r • E27 ' Rentennialputs historyon stage for city's 100th birthday BySue Kidd tidbits about Renton's histo- Ray Johnson, a local n 3 history. N Journal Reporter And beyond the usual ry. - - Rentonite who wrote many ' • a � ' What one learns at the Renton historical facts— The play— commemorat- of the songs performed in RENTENNIAL la "Rentennial" amounts home of Boeing,Jimi Hendrix ing Renton's 100th birthday—. the play, described the play play and Longacres—the play will be performed Sept. 7-9 at as"historical and hysteri- Sept.7-9.Showtimes are 7:3.0 to a heck of a lot of Renton details all kinds of interesting Lindbergh High School.The cal." p.m.Friday and Saturday and 3 play is among a number of He characterized portions p.m.Sunday.Tickets:Free r celebrations planned for this of the play as campy—partic- (available at Renton City Hall, *v week. ularly the "Bovine Boogie" in Renton Historical Museum, x Written by local Joyce which a group of dancers Highlands A&H Hallmark,. • Holt, directed by Iocal Diane from the British Dancing MetroPacific Community Credit Zebert and performed by vol- Academy dress up as cows Union and the Renton Chamber of 2...:::;.::.......::,...........:.:::..<;,..,:...<:,_�. -: .. ..:.,;:...;',,..<::•:-;>a.•...: .•Y<N._,.'-:.,,''..><„---,- unteers, "Rentennial" guides and get their groove going on Commerce.Some tickets also '`A D R I AT I C ,!...;;F U 510 III , , k viewers through Renton's stage.Johnson says he wrote available at the door).Call 425- early days to its present. the play as an"ode" of sorts 430-6500,or visit Among the surprising his- to the cows of the area—par- POGACHA ACKKA BELL torical things: Charles titularly the cows for which www.ci.renton.wa.us. 120 NW Gilman Blvd 302 108th Ave NE Issaquah Lindbergh flew over Renton the Shattuck Avenue railroad Where: Bellevue 425•392.5550 425.637.8998 in 1927.Will Rogers landed overpass was built. "It was Lindbergh High School Northwest Cuisine with an Japanese Cuisine with a here in 1935 on his way to built four cows wide so the Auditorium,16426128th Ave. Adriatic Flair. French twist Alaska.In 1946, Renton cows could get under it,' S.E.,Renton 9aa 9"< played home to the first of the laughs Johnson. ,'A Il1I E R I CAN . 3 = ' J;A PAN E SE popular Triple XXX drive-ins. Tickets to the four-act MetroPacific Community The locals were worried play are free and available at Credit Union and the Renton BIG DADDY'S PLACE TUNA HOUSE about the salmon runs all the Renton City Hall, Renton Chamber of Commerce. For way back in 1916. Sound Historical Museum, more information, call the WOODINVILLE TOWNE CENTER 15015 Main St.#101 familiar? Highlands A&H Hallmark, 425.402.9887 Bellevue city at 425-430-6500. COMPLETE MENU INCLUDING 425•746•0123 GREAT STEAKS&SEAFOOD On the corner of 148th St.&Main 8/31 9/28 Seattle theaterpresents `Lad Chatterl 's Lover' . Y Y FATBURGER 17181 Redmond Way#101 .� M E X I CA N -, ByDougMargeson - � 3 ,- The story is deceptively ' rG Journl Reporter :tit ' ;. t. simple. Constance marries Redmond 425.497.8809 Lord Clifford Chatterley in In Redmond @ Creek Side FUNDIDO'S BAJA GRILL The obvious question is, - LADY CIIAITERLEY'S 1914. After a month's hon- Crossing 2560 152nd Ave NE • how do you manage to stage LOVER eymoon, Clifford is promptly 9/14 , "Lady Chatterley's Lover" shipped off to the trenches. Redmond without havingthe show D.H.Lawrence.Adapted for the returns copsHe returns permanently par- LAUGHS Baja Style Mexican food up in mid-performance and stage by Mary Machala and alyzed from the waist down. 818 112th Ave: N.E. haul you away? John Vreeke.Sept.12 to Oct.7. Constance is bored out of 8124 • According to Mary Curtain is 7:30 p.m.Wednesday her mind,particularly by the Bellevue 425.568.1647 Machala,director of Book-It through Saturday and 2 p.m. lack of sex. SHOWTIMES: FRI.•SAT.AT 9 N N,O R T:H W E S T ' Repertory's version of the Sunday.Tickets are$19 general Along comes Mellors, an 2 FOR 1 ADMISSION WITH AD story,which opens Sept. 12, admission,$17.50 for senior intelligent and well-read {{[ the answer is equally obvious: citizens and$15 for students. man who rose through the 8/31 F __.... ..a..w..41..,r.n..nnnrnc writh n_i1.1A1 nnr /CAA "HAPPY BIRTHDAY RENTON" The Staff of the Holiday Inn Select Renton cordially invites you to join us for our "Happy Birthday Renton" celebration on Thursday, September 6, 2001. Birthday festivities will kick off in the hotel lobby with a cake cutting by Mayor Tanner at 11:00 a.m. Guests can stop by the hotel to enjoy cake and refreshments until 3:00 p.m. Press and public invited to attend. Special invitations extended to Renton pioneers and their families. DATE: Thursday, September 6, 2001 TIME: Cake cutting at 11 a.m. — festivities wrapping up at 3p.m. WHERE: Holiday Inn Select Renton One South Grady Way RSVP: Mary Fischer 425-254-7203 Q13 Morning News Page 1 of 28 o r„,� ; — - - fC I*iappthg made easy Arts Restaurants Movies Nightlife Shopping 1� M0l-ni i ('] News ,!.�'.�5-`i}III L.!�a.'F'.`. .imikoigeot `'l"o_a' _ f ' Thursday, September 6 , N. .-='fix=-:1‘s_:.1A: y..;. ,4 , Western Washington's ' . ONLY <,;•. - j'vmr":%» `^ ' 'tz, ;;3 hour live '4 ' morning newscast 6-9am r _ ., , . ..,,z.vedt t,; ,' z, Send us a news tip at tips@q13.com, jump in on the on-air discussion by emailing buzz@g13.com. For programming or general station questions e-mail us @ askus@g13.com 9/6/01 Baby-Carrier Recall Maya Wrap cloth baby carriers and slings sold between January and July, by distributors and online, are the target of a recall, because the metal rings holding the carrier could break. If you have one, stop using it immediately. Check this link from the Consumer Product Safety Commission to find out what else to r= do. Adoptable Dog of the Week Want to take this one home? Contact the Kitsap Humane Society! It's y• Apol P Renton's Centennial Mc Q13's Debbie Wiedemer is out this morning at the south King McDoi County city that's marking its 100th anniversary! A big show celebration happens tonight; here's where to find out more. Kids to he Books of the Week Just can't get enough baseball, even with Mariners Mania sweeping Western Washington? Check out the books our guest ;;:,...- librarian recommends this week: "Casey at the Bat: a Ballad of the Republic Sung in the Year 1888" by Ernest Lawrence Thayer, "Joy in Mudville: A Little League Memoir" by Greg Mitchell, "Last Days of Summer" by Steve Kluger, and "Take Me Out to the Ballpark: An Illustrated Tour of Baseball Parks, Past and Present" by Josh Leventhal. Thanks to King County Library System for the recommendations! Tune in every Thursday after 8 am for new reading ideas. httn://www-kcnn-cnm/news/mnrnincslive/index.html 9/6/01 • • SOUTHCOUNTY www.southcountyjournal.com Renton, residents head past 100 ■The Century Mark, The happiest moments of 'k rs Has Some— Her giggle is her life? s r lfectious,her enthusiasm "When my boys were # u ' or life unmistakable. born,"said Johnson,who • �-.�."; ,;�.. ;�``� " Never mind that Ili has two sons,five randchil- E8 • ��;? iohnson is two days short dren,18 great grandchildren r x .:• -.,,` ,., ' y„p�. ,,,,,,,. 'f 103. and one great grandchild. ' ii ' That's three years older The saddest? r4 i A . ., €_ _ ,. han the City of Renton The death of her parents, .€z? �,.r ;. �•;-,', i-, Z, } s which she said. pl, r 'A- ` marks its But for the most part, y f r ',�,t e ,` ,, ,a' , tilfe J 100th Johnson said,life has been ,, y t{may- rk ty � ' anniver- good. ",,, sary as a As a young woman,she f , citytodayloved hunting. `fif, a• • g• d 5" S t 1 k� z -.t:a:. } with a Her family has a picture w. i , x ��, ,0.. ,:,St . party at of her— dressed in a long x ;,, ?.,"�� ,,„ Liberty skirt and cazrying a gun—on +, a. g�� Park. a pheasant hunting venture. ' • .. 4 „ , M Swift Johnson, And she likes recalling z• II ' who the day she met Charles g r came :in Lindbergh after he madeSouth County the Atlantic. '� 3sched- That was in Cheyenne ; uled to be on hand. Wyoming,she said. § ti Johnson celebrated her "I shook hands with him , A. birthday yesterday with a and enjoyed meeting him," ' t,)`x; . -A #r 'It• , party at Evergreen she said. . ri ;$ ' Enumclaw Health Care Johnson,a Republican by ,',. Center where she's lived in both inclination(she agrees t ;,e , " -a • ; recent years. with party philosophy)and y '� ' � The years have taken upbringing(her father was a "' "' their toll.Johnson uses a Republican.),stays caught e �i t u. . ur wheelchair to get around. up on politics. Cary kissel/�ournai She's hard of hearing. I asked her— given that Ha Johnson,who turns 103 years old on Saturday,is a former teacher Never mind that.The she was a former school- who conducted classes in a one room schoolhouse. spirit's intact—and it teacher— how she would °I always tried to appre- War II,he got a job at shows. grade President Bush. ciate my life as it went Pacific Car and Foundry "She's very alert.She's "Eighty percent,"she along,"she said. working on Sherman tank. got a great sense of humor," said,after a pause."He What about regrets,I He and his wife,Dorothy, said Beth Sprau,the center needs to get closer to the said.Are there things she were married for 50 years. director. people."schoolhouse,teacherwishes she'd done,things He rode a motorcycle and A formera And how wouldshe she would have done differ- fished for salmon 20 miles one-room describe a perfecctt day if ently? offshore until he was 85. Johnson dotes on the chil- health and age were not "No regrets,"she said Haugen was born in dren who occasionally pay issues and she could do any- without missing a beat."If I North Dakota.Like visits to the center. thing godshe day's had to do it all over again I Johnson,he began a teach- And she reads—vora- "A good days worth of think I'd do it the same ing career in a one-room ciously. work,"she said."And then may.„ schoolhouse.That was in She's read the South I'd like to go to a dance." County Journal—and its That's one of her favorite I The Century Mark, the 1920s.He retired f from • predecessors—for years. memories from life with her Cont.— Johnson isn't the teaching more than o But her real passion is husband in South Dakota— only centenarian scheduled decades later.Haugen,who romance novels. dancing. at today's event in Renton enjoys traveling and recent- "If you go into her room, She was laughing at the beginning at 4:30 p.m. ly returned from a trip to she's almost always got a memories. Harry Gouge— 100 as of Alaska,moved to Renton book in her hand,"Sprau I asked what about her last Saturday—also is from Bremerton in 1989. said. life made her proudest. expected to attend.So is Sydney Haugen,who will South County Scene is "She loves romance nov- "I've always tried to be be 101 this coming written by Mary Swift and els." moral,honest and kind— December. appears Wednesday, Born in South Dakota, and I like people,"she said. Gouge,who was born in Thursday,Friday and she married her late hus- And what is the secret of Kentucky,came to Renton Sunday. Call 253-872-6672 band Oscar in 1928.They a long life? with his parents during or e-mail mary.swift were married 62 years until Savor the moments,she World War I.During World @southcountyjournal.com. his death at the age of 87. said. .Jl�. "f�--'Rv.-•"^"'�.�ZAlAl �--�-®ems®��s ®®® ate®® ��m®�® ';1 :�"> -E�cagn. ssar8uo�3o.srapway>l., - ii southcountyjournal.com - Centennial Birthday Bash kicks off activities Thursday Page 1 of 2 Linn' d4'A147.7, ,-. �t�t�ltl � ASpiri : ' _,.p: Journal mgoophigt ri'16147770771 le 68 tkine$szzw.'..,,,,,,,,..Q:,.., ...4 .. :\i, 4,.. Online B4�em4 ,-,,,,:.- `;• -,. e L._ . . o hrouif yj u Lcom Pre ,:sorts. -4�1,..: Sp°ds g n ;a'i Centennial�.! pinion'% „ ,aa ti ki. Birthday Bash kicks off activities .t . iO k-_.,.r: q- i' Thursday , C?.E?ilaties3:a :5" _ �. z a plc• ; -;:cc,. o p tt s 2001 09 04 Customers r ar t < r by Wendy Giroux u►atit a QO _ a ►•�ar t i5te'; :.. ttt:Pr gran irnin 2 ,,, -0' .,WtattiO �; • nr: Journal Reporters (g ~" �µ'',� rV r)t d.News,.� ,' `;,' to t , OA'. M0:10- . ``� a ' Renton will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the city's n-4•:: """ ' '" ' M ,,eitg A e�}4 - k °°-i incorporation with a"Centennial Birthday Bash"at 4:30 p.m. 4,5�� rah r'te � �.. * ` ti� 'fii`'�`,W;,,_, ThursdayLibertyPark 1101 BronsonI �ctptact� ```s at Way North. Croiar�se==:'orb'=t la(th ,* 1,1 y,..„ \`` , • Hundreds of volunteers have worked all year on the centennial t 'W o '. n' organizing the party,and creating a centennial play. x' a float,or anizt _ . t?airieras,:> ournai ;=:_:, _ ___ i,Entertaihttrent ,:, 1 Designer walls a ,w� F�,.- to ie' `'•`.,,, `' '`,: "Without our volunteer support there would be no way to produce Fraillic s z -,:%,,I,°`y l' �. _• this celebration that took place during the whole year," a,W eat!iet,3.«- ;,;'''"r;::` spokeswoman Julie Brewer said. "Their support of Renton is t_Lottaa:=ii. `=`'', ;, ",<, incredible and their passion for the community can be seen in the Crossitord ' s `';n countless number of hours that they've given." Dillbert,';,� `F:`.,;:-,;. • H�i1,,, ope" >` =`' 'ti' The park grounds will be a blur of red white and blue as residents :tviovipfone Gore,.;:: •. , "KO;MO',.. .. =, ' the centennial th out in party r production,uds enjoy a snd check out the ccentennialneak preview of' l�, :TV Li•stiog ,,..,, "` r;l float. Date. irlder '`4.` ti Sub'sc'ribe;_`?° :: `.j4�' "The Cedar River Runs Through Renton Town,"a choir sang at a Circulation Dept ? recent rehearsal of the play,which was written by Joyce Holt and Jo s`' txtt),0;;G>J- Rom= will be directed by Diane Zebert. ',Corit ict ui:* , i Ray Johnson,Harley Brumbaugh and Erick Eck mixed familiar �,.7 tunes and original music to accompany the script. "�a it Johnson,the choir director at St.Andrew Presbyterian Church, described the musical as"Historical and hysterical." The audience will hear songs like the"Bovine Boogie,"which features dancing cows and"moos"from the choir;songs by a ` barbershop quartet,and numbers about loggers and coal miners. The cast includes members of Beth Greggs'family from three generations:her son David Greggs and her great-granddaughter Katrina Simmons,a family of five and several brother-sister acts. Previous mayors Don Custer and Earl Clymer will also make appearances. - Those who attend Thursday's party are invited to bring a picnic dinner and blankets and chairs.They can also choose goodies from food vendors at the park. http://www.southcountyjournal.com/sitedlstory/html/65116 9/19/01 southcountyjournal.com - Centennial Birthday Bash kicks off activities Thursday Page 2 of 2 The centennial float will be on display.It was featured in the Tacoma Daffodil Parade,where it won the Board of Directors' award;in the Marysville Strawberry Festival Parade,Renton River Days Parade and Seafair Torchlight Parade.The fmal appearance for the centennial float will be at the Issaquah Salmon Days Parade in October. Other features of the party Thursday will be: *A celebration of three"Centenarians,"or people over 100,with ties to Renton. *A Filipino folk dance group,a Mariachi band,Duamish Indian dancers,the Amazing Grace Band,the Martin Luther King Choir and the Renton City Concert Band. * Games for kids,provided by the Renton Fire Department. Free birthday cake and ice cream and a grand finale fireworks show at 9:15 p.m.will wrap up the party. Centennial souvenirs including playing cards,key chains,lapel pins,pens,mugs,T-shirts and sweatshirts will be on sale at the party and at all three"Rentennial"productions. Visit the city's Web site at www.ci.renton.wa.us for more information on where to park for the birthday bash,other centennial events and city history. The Renton Reporter staff contributed to this story. 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Oa ;„ waiellellir :. : :r , ik September/October 2001 History making volunteer efforts Who's News Over 2,000 people, many dressed in red, white, and blue, attended New Employees Renton's Centennial Birthday Bash celebration on September 6th at Lib- Ashley Deforest, PBPW, Assistant erty Park.Once again,the efforts of many volunteers made for a memo- Planner rable evening.The event was an old-fashioned community picnic,com- Francis Lortz,Comm Srvs,Custodian plete with stage entertainment,games,inflatables,and a grand finale com- Teresa Coleman, Comm Srvs, Capi- munity sing and fireworks show.After dark,the park came to life with the tal Project Coordinator glow of more than 1,200 lightsticks given to the Patricia Williams, Fin/IS, Accounting crowd courtesy of Puget Sound Energy. Assistant II • - The volunteer organizing committee for this event Randy Jensen,Police,Officer '. _` first met nearly a year and a half ago.Committee ` f ; "" members Toni Nelson (Chair), Char Baker, Julie Years of Service Achieved j Brewer,Steve Brown,Mark Day,Sara Garner,Jim in September 2001 'r` _ T Gray, Tinia Hartmann, Ron Hemphill, Nancy Joe Peach, 25 years, Police '' " Hoben,Sonja Mejlaender,Kevin Milosevich,Jerry Steve Ritchie, 20 years, Police ' '� ° ` �,.' Kurt Folsom, 15 years, Fire - 4 ., �y. y_ Rerecich,.Marge Richter, Larry Rude, and John Thompson spent months planning and organiz Roberta Coffin Parker,5 yrs.;Courts a-. A , Kurtis Bowler,5 years, Police R ,l �bs 4' • ing this event. PeterMontemayor 5 years, PoliceY ,; In order to host such a successful event, nu- r +.� 1" '� merous volunteers put in time ordering cakes T-� � " V. Years of Service Achieved .w , for 2001 people,booking entertainment, man in October 2001 ' N.• , . ping the Centennial merchandise and informa- Mark Wetherbee, 20 years, PBPW 'L apr �'ti .` tion booth,decorating the park,and serving up k •� ',�', _ John Tomkins, 20 years, Police cake, ice cream, hot dogs, and coffee. John Slaney,20 years,Comm Srvs Several service clubs were involved,including Soroptomist of Renton, Russell Radke, 15 years, Police Firefighter Greater Renton Kiwanis,Renton Kiwanis,and Renton Rotary.Along with Gregg Seegmiller, 15 years, PBPW Shawn the service clubs,the Renton Teen Youth Council,the Lakeshore,and the Jeanette Wilson-Delaurenti, 15 years, Mendenhall Renton Senior Activity.Center Advisory Committee also helped out.Thanks Court clowns also to the Renton Post Office,Renton _r,_ Phillip Hudgens, 10 years, PBPW around with a Firefighters Local 864,Dunn Lumber, = . Stephen Rawson, 10 years, Fire Boeing VFW Post#1263,Boeing Klowns,the •�_- ?':: t= Joseph Jorgenson, 10 years, Fire Klown. Renton Historical Society, and the >- � ," James Ochs, 10 years, Fire Firefighters g folks who brought their antique cars � , E� ; � -7 Robert Maconie, 10 years, PBPW Local 864 for their contribution to the event. £' f, `'" Vanessa Poorman, 10 years, PBPW provided fun f a - �- - Maureen Larson, 10 rs,However, it was the contributions y Comm Srvs games for the , Charles Andrews, 10 years, Fire. from many members of City staff in ' ;d;.1 } kids during ;' i ,r . , every department that made this event w �. Tracie Jarratt, 5 years, Police the birthday '= " ., AndrewKubicek,5 years,Comm Srvs party successful and we are grateful for '"ar r, their service to the City. ,` '� Jeffrey Eddy,5 years, Police • y'`tr ;,-;,:.:,,,•-•;,,i•.•••' ,:,:.--',.;-=',-f-.-Y.‘",4 ,:.:., Employees That Have Left ' t Darlene Moore,Court Y ,"' Paula Nirschl,Comm Srvs ' Sandra Seeger, PBPW Char Baker I -:5-.;:?.!" .:':, Brad Tofthagen,Police helps decorate w "t �, � � Shannon Wilson,Comm Srvs Liberty Park for r , ` .. Randy Leifer,Comm Srvs the big party. -,, = i . Theresa Mayer,Comm Srvs City of Renton Jesse Tanner, Mayor \tl I/ Community Services Department ` % James E.Shepherd,Administrator j '-�ng 4 s-; City Council ` Terri Briere ''r=` `y Dan Clawson ',. ��1;11. Randy Corman \ "''//' Kathy Keolker-Wheeler :,, : 0.4Q;;m j •. . Toni Nelson :,' a ' 74.1\.. King Parker it's` ,L?^ ' g'' k,.4 '+„, ; Don Persson " '` .?4 - ' ll ..1 t!4:: : . . . .. . Park Board _ Cynthia Burns " Centennial Ralph Evans �, '\ Ronald Regis !n /I\\� Birthday Bash Ronald Regis -'/ Marge Richter Tim Searing September 6th in Liberty Park Troy Wigestrand Library Board The City of Renton will mark its 100th Birthday on Thursday,September 6th,in Cynthia Colombi Liberty Park. Wear red, white, and blue to this old-fashioned style picnic Cathy Corman beginning at 4:30 p.m. Festivities will include fabulous stage entertainment, L.Gene Craig music, and games.While you are encouraged to bring your own picnic basket, Judith R. Milligan food vendors will also be on site.This Centennial event will also feature our very Kenneth G. Ragland own Centennial Float; a vignette from the Centennial theatrical production, Rentennial;a slice of Renton's birthday cake;and a grand finale fireworks show. Human Services Bring your picnic basket,a blanket or chairs,and join your friends and family as Advisory Committee we celebrate Renton's birthday in style! Margie Albritton Carol Chappelle • Rolf Dragseth Kari Hollandsworth Rentennial Francis Remengesau Alice Watson-Campbell Centennial Theatrical Production MarilynWhitley Pamela Wilson at LindberghF High School Auditorium P nday,September 7-7:30pm - . Senior Advisory Board Saturday, September 8-7:30pm Mary Burns-Haley Sunday,September 9- 3:00pm Louise Bertozzi --- Ben Cheney Renton Centennial's premier performance will be a family-oriented theatrical Elaine Coddington production,representing Renton's diverse and unique history.Entitled Rentennial, Madeline Donckers this production has been produced by Renton Arts Plan Together and features Mary Ann Ellingson a multi-act play that will highlight significant historical events during each decade. Helen Frick The play will emphasize the strengths of Renton's multi-cultured citizens, Florence Gibron celebrate the past, and envision the future. The production, made free to the Shirley Kasen public through a generous grant from BP, will be held at the Lindbergh High Louise Mathias School Auditorium the weekend of September 7th, 8th, and 9th.Call 425-430- Dinty Moore 6500 or visit the City's website at www.ci.renton.wa.us for free ticket information. Marie Myers Ernie Scott Dick Tarasuk Fern Ziebell • Renton Munici l Arts Commission Renton Recreation Division PRSRT STD Nancyy Clendaniel 1715 Maple Valley Highway US POSTAGE Renton,WA 98055 Virginia Corder _ PAID . Eileen Cunio RENTON,WA Jerri Everett PERMIT NO. 137 Diana Hagen Nancy Hoben Doug Kyes Mike O'Halloran Renne Saling Loren Perrault Jones Postal Patron Eleanor Simpson " • Paul Webb Production Staff Kris Stimpson Coordinator ;' Susie Bressan... Layout &Design ., Anne Miller Editor . v. 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I' ,`Fs By Jamie Swift a�,.,, <,� , x,, "~ -''64`. i ; e ,. - Journal Reporter 3 'r, 4 .a �. :5:.� •yr•; v, .ur. i 'r , f ,'? w'r 2 '...���,cqq�����,� P • "i� s�iju ����:�� '".^ � �,•s'y ,r„ rt4" ,� � �4�,� � 'y'�p �sF.r�2'�, �,. °'a r - V V �f s '",F x l ',4 1 � "si - Y,'z -, � ?s # .- f h Wbk� t, ka`, KENT — A 14-year-old t w 4z t, r ' 4 e3+ ' -z z x . h ka Kent boydrowned in Lake A r a t 1t -" ' ` t�� '° s, �,..� ea ,x t`bx�; 't �1$k' t � r'. ' �tt.4 0 ita rk ,,,,,,,..:!„,,,,,,,,IN,loin � ns: „: ' .s f.* 9- ,r ,1,': 4 Meridian yesterday after- ,45 :z a �, r4 Y., t �x .zett . k `" t 1 ,,.'"'µ n ,a , noon. � �, >x�kfaVii �4fA kg �, n,�' `�� v :i \ s�x ,�,. ,� �.I - Morgan M. Wilcox was # x ? J ' h om" trying to swim from a pri- vate �' -ri ;' t z+ ,n.�.a. - w?F to n+ <' -. ' ", 2,r�3•v,, ¢4. ° ,�+; : E.r ` ti -`� '" .w^r rY g P fit, b. �f; ` e tx $n, � l., vate dock on the west side x x a �.: t �� w�� �> t ' .�w rn k b • ,- ` �, i ry of the lake to join several of ,. ' . . 'a �v ai - Y_ n' 4 w ,- 4x tt", . ?:> ' �a a his friends on a floating (kr ti '.*,,4�i a• la ` ,'r~'¢ , a,, , , ,,_ ', cats w ,i+. Y•�rk # ' f. .-' ".?,i ram.•ateKt a £ ..,.q r '�' �n�,. dock about 100 yards off- �,��, ,K ry < -�, �iv",� "#4.. -� g Retired Renton edu- shore.He got about halfway 4� * + -, „ a{ i t: ,- a, ', , �k -^'. :. * ,i cator,Lewis Argano, to the floating dock, said 0 , x4.1, x,kl µ '`f riv < 4:4,, r r ,. Kent police spokesman Paul ''+ iiF�, ' "-t � . tiara .� c 4 4�r ••" , 1.fin t' 96,relaxes at his Petersen. f, hr , si ' .a:, � 3 „, "� � .l. ,{„ home in Des Moines. "He raised his arms and ''x O r. 4 . A4 r5 : . � . r�•zr yt�<�: ,E, f., Argano received a `a ` F,, i �A. N s4 � . 1 1 , l a '; ` ' -' 4 4, „ • `� ' teaching degree and started yelling, then went ;t k, �,.�u t v 3 i k �i w J .9" � yt�' 11:;k at i z ,./ . .;,'�. f•G++ *., F i. .€"'.'+ ,A ry yvr� under the surface," xs .. �.4,. �`ti .43 ,1 'f•,. r; r school taught forelemeny � i. ly ', w '>; _: 4 ~. school man Petersen said."His friends , �t. ,. h , , . 14- a • �` „ wyz � � � 4 , , , ears.He develo ed immediately swam out and ,*r" ' : �.� . ', . % • ,s � x v .e. t yj g �,�� a Y P ,r�,•.��:.. is�sa+ r>H r ,n c ���r • �^A" ,r �'c�- ziti the Renton School started diving for him." a fi fir, z , d ,. ,. ;. , , ; . . + >� t , � ' l� - District's audiovisual The teens told investiga- -�` `�� � R +�` ,, � �' ;A 'v ;r �r, , s a,. -.q.,. L -- department.Argano tors Wilcox went under a c,; r -*;� ,� � ���r. N � r `°�`' �'' � �� � , �I. .;Ai,_ " `�� .. � " - 't .max t S � .kr e retired in 1970.His about 2:15 p.m. It wasn't ✓tsz v" �,3' 'Y .t ,�' 2' '4, f. a 41, .14= r, • ;. �� r ,,z r' - family also operated until 35 minutes later that a � ; ,M .. , • 'Vri, • '4' ''. ' ` ,`�1, .�,,`� ,.t,`,.- 1.-: a music and clothing lakeside resident with a 3 st . ,1 -. r r , t-,. w. ' r,,r k-`."'y •.. . 4 `•- ; ,':? i ''?tfi�,'#§ z � store in Renton. snorkel and a swim mask found the boy about 30 feet Patrick Hagerty/Journal below the lake's surface, Kent Fire&Life Safety offi- cials said. ];'.(��;1'tl(1-1,1 c:;717°"-'c-1'1 Residents share memories of city's centennial Paramedics and fire- fighters from the Kent "',..- - q By Dean A.Radford when her family moved from Issaquah to York.A reunion with his father followed department, King County y .: Journal Reporter Renton in 1905. Her father John, a a long train trip to Seattle. Medic One and the Auburn w' , Welshman, found work in the coal They've all outlived their spouses Fire Department worked on ,,:S' --. w o ,ti "` RENTON — One is a coal miner's mines. and many of their friends. But their the bow of a homeowner's -a *.".,'' "e?:,. daughter and the other, Rosie the Ha Johnson arrived in town much memories are very much alive. boat,then on a private lake a Riveter.He walked through America's ��,:��''`� .�\'�' �' ' g later in life.Like so many Midwesterners side propertyto resuscitate s,"',- ... .. ` , :4 ' E.Jane Lawrence °r �«a, J .-i,...N front door—Ellis Island—when he was broken by failed farms in the 1930s and Wilcox, but he was pro- �' -A -.. - ' .a,i.. r a 9 years old. 40s,she and her husband Oscar headed Lawrence,97,was"barely walking" nounced dead at the scene. ': '�y7Llr ; Together,they've witnessed nearly west to places like Renton to get rich. when her parents John R.and Elizabeth "One of those miraculous ".'"" -' .":•=^4.ti Y ` ' .,`_-. . `` r' ^,e,,„X,* (, every significant event in Renton's first Lewis Argano, born Luigi Antonio Jane Jones moved to Renton.Her moth- stories probably wasn't �,, �Ea r>, .;y��:A 100 years. To hear their stories is to Argano in asmall village in Italy in 1904, er was a proper Irishwoman who cele- hear the personal histories of thousands sang for the captain and sat at his table brated her 100th birthday. Special section inside: Renton cele- of people who call Renton home. during his family's sea voyage to New See DROWNING,ATbrates 100 years of history. E. Jane Lawrence was a year old See CENTENNIAL,A9 Suicidal woman jumps from 1®5bridge; motorists encourager 1 Woman at Harborview Seattle was stalled for three interstate because passing time at the request of Seattle requested because"avery dis- balled," said Holly Viola of hcountyjournal.com Wednesday,August29,2001 •A9 it er charges Centennial: Watching city's history unfold ONTINUED FROM AI r�•., .''i.''', °„y,. Zi.;;'x'`': "Li 'r ..d C t'? :t; ,#.�,.j,� 4,s,xr r�....f;�t •y-s'�^,;;«�,� ? �` �s sry z t„ t '+*T4 Jt::. I accused Calif.l! ¢ .. ;:.=µ.<< , Vt f"`�"n 3' '44, +-,•`*ram .P'"' Li k i'i Her arents bou ht a house '�i;yR,.,,- "'-'is �� � .s'"i� "�` s +' -r • P g p;y�,� �, 3 ni k a r � . M y t att on the aptly named Logan 1:;,'T� r k ,y ,t. .�", t „ ,r a M # • Street after the pioneer Logan rEx r 1 �P25" $ # ;'r" ' t"F, " �r starter F er family.She fumes that some rr -. ,t r r-- +-,i $ f '` 5r. "johnny-come-lately" ,, P r f r¢ <;y::5`.,:�';[:,'' K cs +a the name to Logan Avenue. t <-: - " of p,. x ssociated Press operation. Her father bought tools `yas.Sr`s}g t i ' � a' 4gn't JY r +z Both suspects declined from the original McLendon s .•r z,3 -. ;y" ,, t 6:, k,{u t , i, T-s t.,. ,„y WD,Calif.—Arran requests for interviews from hardware store. The "won c,� f ". 4; rx�'w s % �, r5 A.3r` a TT.i ' of starting acamp- The Associated Press. derful men"at Williams and ''j-, p"s ; ' ..v`'>i"'i s ,:_ +r s .- t r ' 4 f T rsY1 burned out of con- •h ;{ T h e Me e ai Store t woo c earlyand +5f''a Rey.,rr • }f,, , tm r,s t 1E 1`t '' F Kt : ' led to the death of Mendocino r r , y a.1xe *� a•h • tanker pilots was $,O•u Count family's bill for a month. 1 �� ''r t 3,. iys".r•.r c ty kt,at with two counts of �i, rti_t. Sheriff's They bought their ice z aet a 74 r r ,I t k s r +� •esterday. �����^'��i'S Department cream cones from the Palace ��s � r•� i t .,li`xt,,�;.i;.ir`,,,. - iFJi�ar¢ n'���'t ak# o,�r�`3+"'< ��, t'1 locino County ite f?" y booked of Sweets. a 3t ,,- c x, eta try,v.1. Ya, ar ,�` :Attorney Norm 'rI 4 ti Brady on Everyone would share I' a a 3 2i_y �.F,, 4 e., '', r'` , . ' '"s Y `• i formally filed m u r d e r their home-grown bounty 64^ ,r]� z r 4 ,, ,r . 4-t� tgainst Frank Brady y, charges after Families would gather coal a'� s T�4 s + a dwood Valley,Calif. Frank Bradywo air from a slack pile tit eat their '}' ,� `' se,..it , 2z,. '' .e` Y�.`FR- T 5 3 suspected role in tanker homes. r , Y+ w F }rz a fire two pilots planes collided near Hopland, Her Renton was confined j�`,�ars�4 :� �;' r ':;}: �i ,� �; �at1s?s�'3',1n d""'t+�gjt.� t,�aY l l i 1Fp �+ .) . 7 1 t 5.� :d to put out from about 100n, miles north of San mostly the river bottom TM1�:.� -t , r�f ` a F x ( S r ;' when they clipped Francisco. Brady was first land near the Cedar and Black <;; a ,� wi• wa t rnhy , � S"10 k r,. t,,,y ;,. ther and fatally booked Monday,before the rivers.A few families home .'17t1lt��s?. t,,:e.: ' , .;=v , v;s.:m4..4s 4S;Vi.*: ,XA ...:Wt a'sn Z :ii:, ":44;•,..•`. collision,on charges of start- steaded on the hillsides;fish Gary Kissel/Journal Patrick Hagerty/Journal •also was charged lug an unlawful fire. and game were plentiful. Jane Lawrence,97,is the oldest living graduate of Ila Johnson,102,smiles after looking at a picture from •mptingtomanufac- Meanwhile, in "We always ate well, Renton High School. her youth. ethamphetamine Weaverville,about 200 miles regardless of how much deuce of a drug lab north of San Francisco, a money we had,"she said. like what they saw. BIRTHDAY BASH nd near the scene town of 3,000 was evacuated The rivers weren't always World War II ended Argano's father got a job the fire began, yesterday evening after high good neighbors. immediately in the coal mines Liberty Park will be full of said.Brady was to winds fanned ablaze burning She was just"a little kid" the nation's—and as a screener,removing wood community members wearing tined Wednesday. in two directions.CDF offi- when a massive flood hit and debris from the coal festive red,white and blue for and man, Richard cials said at least one struc- Renton.Her brother-in-law, Renton's— before it was loaded into Renton's 100th birthday party en,43,of San Pablo, ture was destroyed. who Lawrence described as a cars. at 4:30 p.m.Sept.6. ested on warrants Many evacuees took shel- "big Irishman,"carried her on economic free-fall He also moonlighted repair- The celebration will start series of drug and ter at the Victorian Inn,locat- his shoulders up the hill to ing shoes, hoping to save with an old fashioned picnic. s charges. ed just south of the town. safety at her sister's home. as thousands of enough money to bring the o have(Mortensen) Others went to stay with rel- The kids would play kick rest of his family home to Those who attend are nth Brady,"Vroman atives and friends in the area, the can and run sheep run people came to America.Instead,he accepted invited to bring their own le if Mortensen was withosecutor was said the he ob Trinity Coint,a unty edeer tthe Fourth of July,ml dark.They eagerly arch- Renton to take part- $400 to pay for niece's offer to loan his fam him picnic baskets,houg blankets and chairs,although there will be the alleged drug Sheriff's Department. ing in the parade which ended in the war effort. passage to America. food vendors at the park. at what is now Liberty Park. Luigi Antonio Argano,his The centennial float will Renton's early economy youngest child,was just 9.He, make an appearance,and a • y<se ay, _ •,.:_, f was based on coal mining and worked for Puget Sound like the other new immigrants, vignette from"Rentennial," 4 e�! , One a brick factory. Power and Light, a forerun- cheered when the Statue of rig the centennial theater _. r � She was instructed to listen ner to Puget Sound Energy.It Liberty loomed up in New .r t F�1 d• ` for the mine whistle as she was the height of the Great York harbor. production,will be performed. played outside If it blew once, Depression. "Now we're in the land of Dessert will be a slice of ;,f4.' m n �O 'd there was work the next day. But World War II ended the the free,"he said."We were Renton's birthday cake,and a lltrlf : r " " Twice meant no work—at nation's—and Renton's — so elated." grand finale fireworks show c; s � least that's the way she economic free-fall as thou- They arrived in Newcastle will wrap up the night. County.. remembers it after all these sands ofpeople came to in December Visit the city's Web site at k x r Y years. Renton to take part in the war for Christmas. Their first www.ci.renton.wa.us for more ; r :, Lawrence learned to swim Christmas in America,how- , effort. information on parking for the in Black River,before it dis- Yincluding q birthday bash,other t � Not everyone, ever,was"quite a letdown," appeared into history.She was y -.•„....,.,, pP ry' Lawrence,liked the changes. Argano said. A cousin had centennial events and city t IFY, ((('''��� J� friendly with local Duwamish „We had a nice little town," filled their Christmas socks history. d tribal members,who would she said.But the population with broken ornaments. y' bake their salmon on the boom meant competition for Argano was demoted from f• river's edge. everything,including a seat at second to first grade and was a si . . Henry Moses was a pal of a favorite restaurant or movie teased by the other kids— t t , a J ar my brother,"she sat of the house. How are you, Italian?,"' in 1933,died in 1997.He lives x a�s f ; wx h r ar last hereditary chief of the Her husband died in 1984 at they would ask. in Des Moines. sst. W a r •x.. os r -.., a: tribe. She remembers that 'We didn't care,"he said. y,.a Q a ? w i , 4 T Moses would never come into age 94.They had been mar- Ila Johnson ys s t+t ilix-s :a 1, ;� �,f , �- {, ried for 51 years.She lived in "They were all friendly when their house. Ila and Oscar Johnson vet - . es5 the Circus!t; She graduated from high Bryn Mawr well into her 90s, the a Italians were a vibrant looked west,hoping to start $ before moving in with her 6'�5ti -' -: ,.,r school in 1923,the first class daughter Lavonne Beede and thread in Renton's cultural over,when their farm failed v r-zi g s at r o to don caps and gowns.And it g tapestry. The were all real- during the height of the Great { , her husband on Pipe Lake in P Y-"They! ,, a: was the only class to hold its 1 good citizens for the cityDepression and Dust Bowl. t, Maple Valley. Y g tilt, ' e. ''s a graduate ceremony in two of Renton,"Argano said. They packed up the family k o` tk schools. Lewis Argano The family moved to car and moved west with their Ill 'il_F �l? • - r` The pillars supporting the Like Lawrence,Argano was Renton in 1920 after the min- two young sons f o r P a.• over ion high school sank during the born in 1904. But his birth- ers union was broken."We all Washington state, leaving rt S 'us lg`' k?'.-ysS a'l animals including exercises,setting off a wave of was the small Italian vil- had to out of Lown,"he South Dakota behind forever. ?`ass" 4s d 'n ,,,,•.;1'/ei 18elephants• `r anic throu h the crowd and place get "We intended to go back ^;`''„a z' •P?a " s• omewatchusseta p g lage of Piedemonte unlife, said.The family bought a ,•;,..i''O t t i. t" :.;;, P graduates.The ceremony was near Rome. And unlike house on Smithers Street. as soon as we made our for- i± •7 . 7.�,,�. circus morning .a,..ys�r ..� , ^ ^�"' Sept.1a finished at Henry Ford School. Lawrence,he had to travel Argano became a standout tune,"she said. • 4 A e w••. "•-R'between 8&10 a.m. "We were disgusted we had thousands of miles to reach athlete at Renton High School But they stayed,part of a �•""' r-x''-. "3�r' it's FREE! '&C,�cgya= to move to the Ford school," his new home. and was the student body population boom during uo y t w Y • she said."There were nodec- His father, Guiseppi president. But he kept one World War II that would fta - s M t'' orations." Argano,who repaired shoes, thing quiet—his age.He grad- change Renton forever.They ,,v •, Argano was in the balcony struggled to build a life for his uated from high school when lived in temporary housing in City Show atnSinallfTown Prices. with his classmates watching family in Genoa. America he was 21. the Highlands. I ya 1 ee ar. z„ } his friend graduate. tempted them,though,as fam- A proper Americanization "We weren't used to a big •' t %r r' �$T r tS "These posts started to go ily members sent back word of Argano's name would have city,"she said."We liked it Ti V i "'"' .aJ�"8 "'" s,.. down.Everyone was so excit- of economic opportunity in resulted in Louis Anthony.But right away." fir ei f* ? '` st.,' ed.The ladies got scared,,,he places like Newcastle. the judge handing his citizen- ' She joined the ranks of a + g- ..,, said. Argano's father and broth- ship process spelled his first thousands of other women w r,47: 7Aitt- -0- ,, Jane Jones married Earl A. er went to America,promising name Lewis, typically a last becauseknowastRe Sie esththe Riveter,the "Af ' •_.r', Lawrence in 1933, who to return home if they didn't name,and it stuck. Y n S r•,%" "'r r,,e'7/�" + " The Arganos operated a Boeing warplanes that would r`•,' .r' �*r.a ,,r sue` 1 r helpwin the war. '' ,>� .„ c a'./ music store and later a cloth-kt s t t ' e4:tipCOVln tOn ®E3@Tffir3 r ing store in Renton. Many She made less that$1 an " a -1 i p '-r .sr- �r, t *' ' e sr long-time residents may hour,but to her,those were k i el 3 r15323 SE 272niits sr remember him from his days good •wages.She worked for x e 3 f dF two ears,then quit when the a�•� ` .��` , Lake Meridian Auto Center + ra�®�ig4e as Santa Claus in the old Y -Jr R r `� • s ` y ,1• d ;,;,3,r_•<- 4.4., Renton Hardware store in the war ended. -� �f e � ,,,� 253'638 8500t ., dApallFSF(riUTO 1940s and 50s. Oscar Johnson worked as a t.r,.,';�. •'t ,,,,,.,. ,.:_�. ,. Ti:� - _• - -c,., -.- -- --..-_,.,•e r-, ._....t.:.,., painter for Kenwotth and at W t.cu1 a711. 1ClllLlll 11l L1le KILcileI1 wniie Dimmitt; Franchesska iva iuuuuls. ae two-story building at 11108 apartment sustained smoke The woman and her chil- cooking and test smoke detec- Berry with Dimmitt Middle to the King .E. 251st Place. No one was damage. dren are being relocated with tors monthly. School. for further c ri BRIT �i ,f r ' ' COMPILED BY JI � �F�r �-•, .ate" .� �,✓` � ��� :a x .�„ KING COUP tlPwijIBii4I13a viwi., -,,s ��r = M li a atri c al zr o du e 7 - , , g ,0-week privet " zk i cl } , � '�f hedW a hi 1 w. Friday, September 7th 7:30 m stewardship P t. � ® September 8th - 7:30 p.m. „....,,,,,,v.:,.:.' � University ( Saturday, ,' "�, F- Extension is of Sunda September 9th :00 p.m. nrds,s, �, 8 y� p 3 p �� stewardship c] to Cele�`✓ i u:., ® v private landoN manage natureThursdaj.7'S ; '`y their forested p g" Kk k ,` The `.I landowners hl ® ecological appr ‘:-.'-'ilberty,l'a '-' ‘- n ' in a stewards ® . A Centuryto CenturyPageant g Y, ::., is 'EF. b meets their gol Centennial Birthday festivities lull include fabulous stage. Renton Centennial's premier performance is a family-oriented theatrical tives. } ,, . , production,representing Renton's diverse and unique historyProduced bySessions will entertaiiiirient Music, and ai?ie .<,To add`:to.tlte';festi i€ :.:. p g q 6:30ess0 p.Sessions i oi residents are invited to wear red, white, a. d,blue atti c: -` Renton Arts Plan Together, this multi-act play features original music and from Sept. 19 Although some vendors will be available yin'the"park,:you; ,,.,., highlights significant historical events.The production will be staged at 14, plus two S trips. Forestlan are encouraged to pack and bring your..on picnic basket. : Lindbergh High School and has been made free to the public through a given priority. This Centennial event will feature the"Centennial;Float 'a,••:;: generous grant from BP. : , ��: The$55 tour: vignette from the theatrical prod ction, me inin a;free'_ - Free tickets are available at the followinglocations: a forest stews . .'` r book,publicatic slice of Renton's birthday:.cake, fre rice,;cream, and a ' `� ,, • Renton City Hall (7th Floor Mayor's Office) - 1055 South Grady Way and assistance i grand finale fireworks show;Other'fr'ee,;,°:-;,: • Renton Historical Museum-235 Mill Avenue S. For more in items include li htsticki,^=cOniieS ®f P31: et,„ , iigt: en.�� •A&H Hallmark in the Highlands-2816 NE Sunset Blvd. an applicatiol g {.. .....,." y g• .. MetroPacific• Sax, WSU C. Sound Energy), Centennial°coloring bo®ks, Community Credit Union 617 S.Third Street ' • Greater Renton Chamber of Commerce-300 Rainier Avenue N. Extension fore: pencils, and static-clin -logo decals..,.':;... ' lir � coordinator, at Bring your picnic bas e(a,blanket Or ' This production will also be simulcast at Lindbergh, so don't or e-mail to ,max metrokc.gov. chairs, and your friends,and':famil „as we miss out on what is sure to be an event to remember. joinFor additional information visit the Ci 's website at can also be four celebrate Renton's birthday: it-s`tylei� `. ty County w e 500. www. e rok www.ci.renton.wa.us or call 425 430 6 m t c.€ AU-6/usr 2-21,2001 B 4 THE SEATTLE TIMES LOCAL/REGIONAL WEDNESDAY, AUGUST ,,, , ii, s showtime : J Theatrical production enton tu , .; ,..s 100 Y. ,. = Aem will trace city history k, -a ,., ;a,° ° b� , :'z =`a • y• � BY SHERRY GRINDELAND #y a x Seattle Times Eastside bureau y*et i`V; 1� '? � � ' . x'« x> b k r i g OK, trivia buffs, what do Jimi ' , Y" '. , s P. Hendrix, coal mines Will Rogers t tiost, �` ` i s � ' `°< Sherman tanks and Charles Lind d i y• am,, bergh have in common? E They all make cameo appear- ti (. V� _ ,,^ , M � 2t > F ' ances in"Rentennial,"the theatri =�>? i s �`48 14' � ' E ,zF r u�txr� 'x'�"Y -uss '��. � u,- � �u>.&«--a`-r` • aa 'Sx 1 x cal production that celebrates 3 A , � � t�, - ''` °` , N, ' ' Renton's centennial. j., -, , o•icy F i•7 ' t ; �" Although all were part of Ren- x •`A - -IN�S t A t / k ' ,t- ton s history, don't take this his- _ � :Z` sG 3,�rttV: `� .. torical musical revue too seriously. x ° ,� ',a � .4 ` r ; The opening number, when pre- 3 4 sot a , rented at the Renton City Council a. s 4..> � �' meeting Monday night,was greet- r f ,"s 1 4 t4r44 1 ; ed with grins as the actors sang 70.f �•4 �1s0 ;°- ' A t l about the city slogan, "Ahead of ra;x �� a e s, 'af ,�, the Curve," followed by a joke r?� , f q .. , about the city being named after a u '�xL : ' � `a 4 " `�'0.� "+< yr` .1"',,` Y ^.�, .� `£ v , tl man who never set foot in Renton tz r; „ a ,r` 4?4•: .._ ritennial" takes a light `_, , i �'.; f' t . . . `.. A,C -_,. • . I is 6 h I approach to Renton histo- PEDRO PEREZ/THE SEATTLE TIMES ry, WL,ter Joyce Holt and director Ray Johnson leads a rehearsal of"Rentennial,"a musical revue of Renton's history. Diane Zebert agree. . "When I started researching production. Their enthusiasm is cant dates is available at Renton The party at Liberty Park on material for the play,I found some contagious." City Hall and at the Renton His- Sept. 6 will include a no-host fascinating and funny stuff," Holt One of the lead characters is torical Museum. picnic, free ice cream and cake, said. Native American Henry Moses of The museum also has an exhibit games, entertainment and fire- Among Holt's favorites that ap- the Duwamish Tribe, who goes documenting Renton from the works. Residents are asked to pear in the play is the story of the from babyhood to old age during .1800s through current times. The wear red, white and blue and to dairy fanner who agreed to let rail- the play. Much of the play is seen city of Renton has been distribut- bring a picnic, blankets'and chairs road tracks go through his pasture, through his eyes, including such ing a flier titled "100 Reasons to to the celebration. with one stipulation—a tunnel so events as the great flood of 1911, Celebrate Renton's Centennial," his cows could go back and forth. the lowering of Lake Washington listing historical events. Sherry Grindeland can be reached at The railroad complied, building when the Montlake Cut opened More than 20 engraved stone 206-515-5633 or what is still called the four-cow and the disappearance of the Black markers are being installed for the sgrindeland@seattletimes.com. tunnel near today's K-Mart. River.The play also covers Moses centennial. Many of the sites pre- Another was discovering that leading the Renton High School date cityhood. World War II night-shift workers basketball team to a state champi- Markers have already been set from Boeing and Paccar occasional- onship.(Students selected Renton up at the site of the first sawmill j ly collided with Sherman tanks as High's nickname,Indians,to honor (1853) at the corner of today's I®C k Tax they drove home. Moses.) South Tobin and Rainier Avenue, Ili 1-18(11 "Paccar built tanks during World "Rentennial" will be staged the Black River School (1854),the i... War II,"Holt said."Because of the Sept. 7-9 at Lindbergh High Four Cow Wide Tunnel (1877),the blackouts, women getting off the School, 16426 128th Ave. S.E., first church (1885), the Renton Thousands of people are learnin night shift drove with hooded Renton. Clay Works (1901), and the Triple income tax preparation from headlights and had to watch out for Vignettes from the show will be XXX Barrel (1930) at Rainier and H&R Block, the nation's Iargesl tanks on test runs." presented at the Centennial Birth- Third Avenue, the first drive-in offering an income tax cow Renton Arts Plan Together, a day Bash picnic and party in Liber- restaurant on the West Coast. September 10, with flexibi consortium of arts organizations,is ,. ty Park on Sept.6,the anniversary Another plaque marks the en- afternoon, and evening class( producing the show.More than 50 day of the 1901 incorporation. trance to the Renton Coal Co.mine Classes will be offered at vc - :er actors, including three• The celebration has been a (1873).Capt.William Renton,oper- locations. gI ions of one family and five yearlong effort and includes sev- ator of the Port Blakely sawmill, During the 11-week course, in me,L,ucrs of another,showed up for eral projects. underwrote the opening of the learning the nuts and bolts of tax auditions.Everyone got parts. A free 2001 centennial calendar mine but never visited the city you will receive clear explana "I didn't know what to expect featuring photographs and signifi- named in his honor. ever-changing tax laws and how when we asked the community to to your advantage. be part of the show," Zebert said. I 'r 1 g--®-a ,. ®` Ea 5 ® v.,>n 44.4, ...c n 4;n 4 ..y u.u..c nvnunco Jta.11 Iv' JVllle proposals to In oUlluln S upto three sto Journal Reporter g g � ' • P make codes more flexible in ries tall. One possibility hopes of spurring projects would be to allow itipiwarevortroul TUKWILA — City officials along High-way 99, recently up to four stories tall, if one `, ,. hoping to encourage new renamed T u k w i I a or more floors is added to , housing units along Tukwila International Boulevard, apartments or condomini . International Boulevard are between South 140th and urns, Bradshaw said. . 4„ _ considering whether to revise South 146th streets. The city would like to see . ,zoning codes to encourage In the next few months new structures with retail or tega new construction projects. ' The cityplanning staff staff and the Planning office use on the ground floor _,,, `7 and Planning Commission Commission will hold a pub- and perhaps the second floor, lic hearing, then come up with one or two more floors ' will start looking at possible with some proposals for the of condominiums or town . revisions of current codes to "'. give developers more flexi City Council to consider, houses,she said. " bilityBradshaw said. Making zoning codes more -,{ `', tinn in some new construe The portion of Tukwila flexible could allow the city { v. w One possible option is that International Boulevard being to modify height, setback, k404141 3 x »_ = ;„.. developers would be able to studied includes Lorry's parking or other requires k ' build a taller commercial Market, Rite Aid Drugs and ments. However, developers ' - r i edit : other businesses, includingwould have to show their pro.- �^ t. 4 W 3 '• building than otherwise P allowed if they also include markets, gas stations and ject would benefit the area - ,Mt� restaurants. before the citywould allow , `one or more floors of housing The city plans to rebuildvariances from regular ,. %� ti,P. units. any "We're looking at options the street, adding sidewalks codes, Bradshaw said. that might help jump start and improved pedestrian If such zoning revisions '` ._ redevelopment projects on crossings.The city also hopes seem to be attracting desir a= Tukwila International to make the area more pedes able mixed use projects dur : i Boulevard," said Moira' trian oriented by encourag ing the next few years, city .:;: Bradshaw, an associate city ing"mixed use"of residential officials likely would apply s' i „' •„,- planner. and commercial uses. the revisions to other areas -:; City Councilmembers The area now is zoned for along Tukwila International = >.t,., ":;'.: commercial use onl allow- Boulevard Bradshaw said. ;,,g'.,:'y ,,+. recently asked th planning _ Y� , :*i '(�V1 'ram{, l>t yi O- 19,10 19 ( f fi: -MVO- : i, TicketsT g Journal staff ® Mayor's office on the "Rentennial" was written seventh floor of Renton City by Joyce Holt of Renton and ;;:,.: y RENTON — Free tickets Hall, 1055 S. Grady Way. is being directed by Diane . are available for E Renton Historical Zebert.It features 25 scenes, s 2 `: �') "Rentennial," the theatrical Museum, 235 Mill Ave. S. including original music and s ,y_ t production marking the 0 A&H Hallmark, 2816 sets that celebrate the people o ` city's centennial year. N.E. Sunset Blvd. • and events that built the city. A sneak preview of the E MetroPacific Comm- The 50-member volunteer : � g :,, show will be presented at � ', unity Credit Union, 617 S. cast of people, ages 10 to 82, n, ` ' 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Third St. includes three generations of " Renton City Council meeting. ® G r e at e r R e n t o n one family. Former mayors :.. s Y The full version of ;.. .x Chamber of Commerce 300 Don Custer and Earl Clymer 'y -�=-"'� " '; "Rentennial" will be pre- Rainier Ave. N. will make a , Y. sented at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 7-8 appearances: n p Any tickets remaining will For more information = =;::�s and at 3 p.m. Sept. 9 at be available at Lindbergh the about"Rentennial"and other • M1°: ';` :M '"% ` Lindbergh High School, 16426 `?. Fi day of each performance.The Centennial events, call 425- =°'3s=y` �°-- '•" g' 128th Ave. S.E. Y pw: .,:i1<,production will simulcast in 430 6500 or visit the city's v,,. ,''',_.:_,,;; ;.',` Tickets are. available at the school cafeteria for those W e b s i t e w w w. c i. :. .� these locations: who don't have tickets. renton.wa.us. ;"_ `:;IN . •,,t„ :<: o TMi:k':4-:P4P .:g4;;Ki'e;:-i4AEgggl Bohemian bo „„„„,,s,c0,,,,rwa,0,,g1w.f,A,4,w,pop*o ,v5.ww- g-- --0K.,,,v4,0-11w.51 tY-14-0;=':.,,,,,i,,,,,,,:,,,,,,, ,,,_ ¢t .::r:- Jennifer Carsiglia of Kennewick 1 M l - Canterbury Fair in Kent's Mill Creel `f 3'''-:;:kf--!:AMP'."-'. .!''.?W 4-'14 •;';' ', , '', ''''':'%';'.:-,'::'.. :' ./1.'3', 'Y';Y ''..: ? '' -::c''. ' :/ !'-'' ''/,'.2-',"*";,: - ,J`^iF / �,`& , ' i ` ues from 11 a.m.to 6 p.m.today. , 1;.,i,,,Lii:it ,::,:::::r,',-4 .,; :::: ,-? f.,,,,. -- ; . / :t.y;:,-V-.! 19,5f# .1' 'I,' //TO/i.k.:::; .t. . ,,,..,,..,,,,,,,E .,1 ,:,,,:',..v / , ..,:.:, u,,..-- ,:' il, ,-. )0Verr14;'''' ,''-'fl7i/ '''''''' "'.'''''''' tiglAil fr. d by ,, ,,,,c,,,,,,,,,,-.,,,,,,,,, ,,, ;:,,,67:.1,:::,:v :,:„,, ,.,,,,, ,„:,,_;/,,,,,,J ,,...-..,.,, ,,,„ ,/, } ..! I -1. i,,, ,:,,,,...,:i,,,,„ <F Website:www.ci.renton.wa.us/pressrel FOR fcY 0 se CED City of Renton- 1055 South Grady Way-Renton,WA 98055 ease,A,� 0 For information contact Julie Brewer(425-430-6522). August 17, 2001 Free tickets now available for Rentennial Renton's Centennnial theatrical production Preview aiming planned forilugusate Fenton City Council meeting Renton residents are urged to get their tickets early to ensure their seat at one of three performances of Rentennial, Renton Centennial's premier theatrical production. This family-oriented theatrical production representing Renton's diverse and unique history, is a multi-act play featuring original music and highlighting significant events in Renton's history. The production, made free to the public through a generous grant from BP, will be staged at Lindbergh High School, located at - 16426 128th Ave. S.E. Performance dates are Friday, September 7th at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, - September 8th at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, September 9th at 3:00 p.m. Free tickets to Rentennial are available at the following locations: • Renton City Hall (7th Floor Mayor's Office) - 1055 South Grady Way • Renton Historical Museum - 235 Mill Avenue S. • A&H Hallmark in the Highlands - 2816 NE Sunset Blvd. • MetroPacific Community Credit Union - 617 S. Third Street • Greater Renton Chamber of Commerce - 300 Rainier Avenue N. Any remaining tickets will be available at Lindbergh the day of each performance. This production will also be simulcast in the cafeteria at Lindbergh, so those without a ticket can still watch what is sure to be an event to remember. Written by Joyce Holt of Renton and directed by Diane Zebert, Rentennial emphasizes the strengths of Renton's multi-cultured citizens, celebrates the past, and envisions the future. Rentennial features original music written by Ray Johnson, Harley Brumbaugh, and Erick Eck. Songs such as the Bovine Boogie, The Cedar River Runs Through Renton Town, and the Rentennial Rag will be hits with the community and provide the musical backdrop of Renton through the years. - more - 6 • Renton Re '-;r•August 1, 2001 • • o thepast I-lope forEyes the future Renton Mayor Jesse Tanner and the City Council recently recognized 16 students N... ,- =i is ,ig Z t r° t from the Renton School District for their achievements in the centennial writing project. •,,:':�" '.� « .�� �4 ;, ,;, Third-grade students,whose social studies curriculum fo- } '- 5 M J N cuses on community,were encouraged to write essays W ; 3; 4 efi �F<Nr 3 ; y about the history of the city.The theme of the contest ' ,_ - .. ,1 .,' ,r t 1 ' was: Honor Our Past, Celebrate Our Present and s� . s - € 7,7,: g 190 200 "r '` , Imagine Our Future. 1 ` " � � � � ,' A group called RAPT,or Renton Arts Plan :` µ s '.s. °� ''w:""t�p „ l E� Together,sponsored the Rentennial Children's Writing e n ' . :, y% , ' Project. ten $ � ya z x • s i s kx Fort seven entries were judged bymembers of the Renton "" i'i�. Fg . r "" Writers'Workshop,and 16 finalists were selected.Marilyn Kamcheff,a charter member x / x "` t�, ; 1., • y of the group, there was a four-way tie for the topaward.The essays were so good,it s -7 t , >r g R saidY Y g f � � �� , ,� � Z � ���,� �`r "� � was difficult to pick one winner. s� r a a 4� <, 5 ro } : The winners received plaques and the 12 runners-up received centennial ribbons. ,P,t r7 �` ,i t� a n : .;* il "(The essays)were wonderful.Theywere just impressive,"Kamcheff said,adding �� "? 7 r *-7' 4r ` that the group decided to sponsor the project because"we wanted to get(students)in , {x�"" }, y ]]]]]] ' �, z7i � t volved in the centennial to make it real." ` ` = "� A `� 55�� VLL, �- � � 1 �ry,lC 1 33�5�ti Teresa Clymer, the district's language resource teacher,said the essayproject was"a • `� r z , € ' W `> - 6,,: Y ' a �" ;� • perfect marriage"with the third-grade curriculum.Plus,it was a great way to culminate �r{�, � ,y l ; +,�t " a year of learning about the community,she added. c , 1+ 3 +.'` ° Clymer said she's excited to see the essays because they show"from a child's view, =� x i >� ..` >,: A f� ` +b.' what a community means to them,why community is important and why Renton is a Courtesy of the Renton Historical Society good community." All of the,47 essays were published,in a book that will be available during the centen- Students in Miss Sprague's first-grade class at Renton's Henry Ford vial birthday celebration on Sept.6.The book also will be available during performances School lined up for a class photo in 1924. of the musical"Rentennial."Performances will be Sept.7-9. Renton's Early Logging - .:.._ � Schools' Humble Beginnings y . � a. l By CLAY STROM 3' `mow By MELISSA TSITSIS • : - Hazelwood Elementary r ,,. Hazelwood Elementary m • r enton was covered with trees.There were too many t f : y essay is about schools in Renton.The more u '> " . rtir, ;. trees. People had to cut and bum the trees for land ;; . w� ``, A. I read about Renton's first schools, the more i `5 :. { and property.Who would need or want lumber? .,,� rk w; interesting it became to me. „; at CRY The people of Renton had tons of trees. , ?�� ` e, lif But,when the coal mines opened,they needed wood.The' . s :00 The first school in Renton was a small 14-by-16-foot ,t�,.. ) coal miners needed timber to brace the tunnels in the mines. wide shack.The school was built on the wrong side of the ,,-'', u `i xt4 t s. More timber was sold to the railroad for railroad ties.Other river because children had to cross the river by the poles and timber was sold to California to build homes and ships. the fish traps to get to school.They think the traps were made by the native Loggers worked in pairs because they had a two-way saw.The needed two people to Indians... hoist it back and forth.Some logs were 7 feet across.A donkey engine was often used to The growth of Renton made it necessary to build more schools... and in 1907 lift logs up to the skids.Skids are logs set across the hill so the timber could slide very Sartori High School was constructed...L.M.Dimmitt arrived in Renton in 1910 and im easily down to the water. . ' was hired to be principal for$88 a-month.Mr.Dmitt now has a middle school • Renton c tarty Logging - -loots- n.umane rseginnings �� By CLAY STI rf � _' i :LISSA TSITSIS y Hazelwood Elementary ' Hazelwood Elementary <1�'�` � 'j b £ � 3''i, +fens , £ ', ks,, enton was covered with trees.There were too many ,,," 'Sr* r, y essay is about schools in Renton.The more 4� &` • `�5 trees. People had to cut and burn the trees for land , k ; : I read about Renton s first schools, the more xp . t < and property,Who would need or want lumber? `� �" interesting it became to me. `•, The people of Renton had tons of trees. � •� aF i 'yH But,when the coal mines opened,theyneeded wood.The The first school in Renton was a small 14-by-16-foot r ` coal miners needed timber to brace the tunnels in the mines. : ;,s ; wide shack.The school was built on the wrong side of the x �� � More timber was sold to the railroad for railroad ties.Other � '` � river because children had to cross the river by the poles and timber was sold to California to build homes and ships. the fish traps to get to school.They think the traps were made by the native Loggers worked in pairs because they had a two-way saw.The needed two people to Indians... hoist it back and forth.Some logs were 7 feet across.A donkey engine was often used to The growth of Renton made it necessary to build more schools... and in 1907 lift logs up to the skids.Skids are logs set across the hill so the timber could slide very Sartori High School was constructed... L.M. Dimmitt arrived in Renton in 1910 and easily down to the water. was hired to be principal for$88 a month. Mr.Dimmitt now has a middle school An engineer could make$6 a day,but the loggers only made about$2.50 a day.There named after him. were greasers.The greasers did not earn as much as the loggers.A greaser's job was to As the city of Renton grew, the school became too small... The district purchased put grease on the skid,so the timber would slide faster.Children as young as 12 could be 2 acres of property for$1,000 where the east wing of Renton High School is today. greasers. The new high school had a clock tower that was heard over the town.The main Early logging helped Renton become a city. part of the school is still standing today that was built in 1932... Soon after 1941,Kennydale,Bryn Mawr, Orillia,Elliott,Campbell Hill,and our '; .4. z own school, Hazelwood,was built.Hopefully our school will last 100 years also. The B-29 Bomber and Renton , h,-Yt , ,, By KENDRA BARYON • . Z The Founders of Rentonr. s y , .' Hazelwood Elementary �� 6'4„/ n R' By TYRONE TRAVIS , ,A ,,$�s his essayis about how important Renton and the B-29 � °° r '' y� 3 P 'r` �) Talbot Hill Elementary �` - ,�;,',, ,f was to World War II.Boeing showed the plans to make x � ; the B-29 to the Army before World War II started.The ,`f °r he founders of our fair city of Renton were: 2,rya' _,"'; B-29 had many new things which made it a good ¢: Captain Renton, Chief Moses and Henry Tobin. fighter plane.It had things like guns that could be fired by a re- � Renton was named after Captain Renton. He in- i :�z mote control... t vested his money in the coal mines. ,� ;? i, ? _ Boeing built a total of 2,766 B-29s at plants in Wichita,Kan., : ':I Henry Moses was the last chief of the Duwamish tribe k. �� ' l 4 jj and in Renton. outstanding sports. played pro- v '_ , � and was an athlete in all He la ed ��,, �.� ,,y,,,� Boeing stopped building the B-29 in 1946.B-29s were used during World War II to fessional baseball and had a team named after him, the {' bomb Tokyo,destroying large parts of the city.On Aug.6, 1945 the B-29 Enola Gay team was called the Indians. dropped the world's first atomic bomb on Hiroshima.Three days later another B-29 The first land claim in Renton was filed by Henry Tobin and his wife Diane. dropped the second atomic bomb on Nagasaki... They found Lake Washington and settled near it. Henry and his wife opened a After World War II the B-29 was used mainly for inflight refueling and rescue duty. logging mill, but it caught on fire because of a disagreement between the settlers It was only used to fight one other time during the Korean War,,. . and native Americans and killed Henry. Renton was a incredible part of helping to end the World War II by making the B-29 Renton started because of these man, and Renton is 100 years old, and I hope bomber,which made the Japanese surrender. it will see the next 100 years! Runners-up: Alexis Aibinder, Hazelwood Elementary • James DeLappe, Hazelwood Elementary • Ruthie Gronenthal, Benson Hill Elementary • Amber Hiranaka, Talbot Hill Elementary • Stephanie Kellberg, Renton Park Elementary • Mark Kirihara,Maplewood Heights Elementary • Elizabeth Lamb, Renton Park Elementary • Alfredo Laxa, Campbell Hill Elementary • Brianna Rambough, Lakeridge Elementary • Kasey Sporrong, Benson Hill Elementary . • Jacki Watson, Renton Park Elementary • Erin White, Talbot Hill Elementary Renton Reporter•August 1, 2(' 13 .\ ,.. 1, .. .\ ,,.. . .., -wA Yr,.y',,,,.,..o,„{u;"n,t•. ..-:,: .. . ,flux n,i. `k: „' .,\4 \\ ''',WA "Ar\ .,P:S,a„ ;:(rt. u,,.,:,,,i ..a,}.',••:t\'::,,,,"+yy?Y,;(:t•`lS,,F.t,"C•.,;y,.,•, , \ \, , .,, .: ,.,a ,4, ,, e ,..a; ,, ,,, ,,,,,, ,\. 1 \, , \, .Ym i'";;� .i,t; ,.!, ,Y>.,�s•C, :`:\ s;:`Pr'r' \\"!. `,1 ,:P„N t,,. ,r ,\ .:, ,\ Y ,. t ,. .,C ,, Y. ,. .., ,. ;,'e,*v, C l„a•" s r, \' . � ,a ., \. ,.. - ,.w, ,..,, :,,t,.,,,:4t„\:, ,., ,,.r..a,,,.u,.�•ir;i\t,Bei ..,> \.,, ,., n. ,!. \ \ \ ,\, " t , n t: \, ,, \,,,,-,?, \ \ , „ ,, .,.,i:\.,,,±,qn'. a,x,. ..r'?: t, .\.rf:`:t;. ., \.,..,\\''x;'?'\.,. :t�v;'a\�,'oa:,,t,,,,,p.;�`\'rt,1`,.,ttlxi\ ••�:;N,";;.:�.,-,r�,,�yc•�r-�••;,.`:w,^:,'.. .... . :',•"�. ^r, rr':r: ,,ara,*r ar r ,� +<';'s;°::p �. „Y,!u•,i�tr,�����r "r','�?n ,`i�i10`o{ ri``d _ I i.,';\\, '1f r6�,?R?i.;`�C.�`A:two'.,�,;';`;y�`:;;.',�'�`.�?tn.:Y.> � Kids recognized for ,„ '�,}-., ; : `j;r;a,, ' -- activitiesg"' ■ ■ EF'^::\':i :,e w.a1;`.: Si F?if;,o'tk'to�,."'ir;'":r-., Centenniag,4:•Y ,t". '"„'\;': ,,,i\x};w'ri''2''d':�:.,'t;o�1gi'!�,`��;i:\ ��;iy`}3 j j. :,}?`i;2"����.�`''.t\ Titj�'am�'`l;, ;t l historical essays x•„ -'%\.: •nit-^^;:d`ar�^�lr;., �. + sureyto create•. memories � <�,; ��;,[;�,,k�,:�;;.,,�i�..`„�:��s:,<..:t:,,;.:�,w;;i, , ,,, ..,r r .`1.:: -�`a:. - _- _ - - _ 1 _Renton ;k�v l',;'I'Z\t,t`„, `U:}:',;.e'h :.,iryi'n' ,'• :;0`I t �: = :� Sixteen students from the R School t` a:,�;��", ,�". �>'' ::?"�?i "'��r\�, ���}�iw� ' ,r. ,:,) � `;aSuYpfa';�p! "1':4,Y,,E. -ci a ` • ';r . ` District were honored for their participation *�'sa, .I:.>~<\�,r�� � ��'� ,;;;,a„ty Via;: � to i* `':,�-•,';',.,,:, :'ri:"ri.1'.E'!,"�`Ye9�41;e,r �?� Ril,k'til4:1'`, ;rC� .N, ,•S�. 2 A The Cit -:of°:Renton:'wilt-mar 'its 100th BirthdayOn - 1;;' ,tr. '> ::;r ;,•> v: [ k' ' in a history related essay project. �,,,,,.,rs''a,�.\�,r<s�.n�? „u,,, t�;Y,"°r�;; f q i :A7Sl-�)ti';kJ. i'o'o ,`A1%S!, \ .1:�: 5 a:\.,, Thursda :Se tem "e►'.. fli°- LibertyPark with a Cen- ,.�i ":-��',`..�.. Y p b f `:.friAs art of the established 3rd grade �k: •:�:�,_� ;-\,., ;�';;;,: h\ ,, a'= •:f,P �.+ •t w1 ,J ig1 ;H f nia rthda .Bash. Residents are encouraged,to ,<�.��;; : �.•> �.�..r. :,� ,�;,;a�h'i `,rr., >:, �`�'+' curriculum students learn about the I�„",:. .Y � ,9 .�' <..�,�•. .„a' .r ��..° .:r"gay,`r,�,,,�::,;.,.,_.,:::r;;a;,.:.,:;:,-;,:nsr:� >_;: ' �f iy�; �. � "'k: nF:C;: n.:•{a"G1af.: T^'T ,f{4' ,i'=,r,°:,:.{ , Win, x3a �;.. l .1' - wear real white an I this I -f istyleplc- ,.:2::.::, ti; :.,\„:r,.,,a.,,t;,,:,.:,.-a...:,t,.,,:,..TM';�.r,,,,,., ,,<,. d••`b ue to h s:o d ash.o ed' c F =`: ' n. P <==:�u ;� :� <� city through projects that integrate his- i;;,i``F,>,,;,,Nt�,.n..,...,.,:..:.1�><.,. 4,,. ,; V'H'''`.''�"','�,.s'"�','I.�na;i> ^nf:: :: ..5,,)`:..a,:;i•'+.> ..Sy"l t'.:i'.\ia� •y:.Y\R _,1, � .\,�,,. 1 '..:::14'''..--;...:,' <, i ..* ::y;;'f+.9.. .. 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Y ..L:afi =:•�/, ;`;>.>• ,, Y r, �, ,..:N;:�;. encouraged to bring your own picnic basket, ft�od'-;v+vndors '' a district-wide centennial writingcontest ?;:,„.,.. ....„:,,:,,,..,.:,„,.,:t,•,,,?;,'... ,.,, ,,j,,:r will also be on site.This CentenniaF-event;yillalso feattar our Y � was s onsored b the Renton Writers v,€ ;�t ':��:,�r���,'o�„44,,,zs ,::;s,,,„e„; very own Centennial Float; a vignettefrom.ti enter nial the- Workshop, through their affiliation with ., „, ,z,,,I,?,-,), ;,!.',t>.-,A;-„,• r;,<;' atrical roductio,,, ente%m af,•a' l c .of Renton s birthdaycake; and i? x, P l, = 8 Renton Arts Plan Together. qs;:, .fi„ g'r�;, ;-' a t_', r. ,-�+ 9 ,{,,`��,i�t�3,a�F:;:,GsFE$Pa...;;SGry^,l�l`��ic'' � : ;. a ran" :`a lfir� k s h4 '�rin a blanket or chairs and \=„• x ,.,:r:,,:-,='ti'� 5 d,fnale work s t7w:? g joinTwo hundred and forty students submit- "t�a;A,,�+, '`` y 51 nw,,f :i' .7, 1' '.:^M{ 1•�\r;;a{:;:C,'�\�,�4,i\1 4.F.I.JSSY{\VF, f;V u'j:,`,\,r'f:g1, , +C \:, :,:-:!:''w:t;'1'':'isdl.�t.r�u:.t:.7,:¢,.� ,n?:;'tY,:i ,, E j ¢,i,:a':`xx`:itiiii,iip-.._{n,1.riy,'hx: : 1;,,IN',t.,•,' e= ->°;. ";our:,frieri�5"ari°d.f2ir�il` �we`celebrate Renton s birthday in style! ted essays about a facet of Renton's his- 7;:,,,:,`.' r i'n,,.,.,'t:'K;�`';,•: ,,,,�-. Y. Y`�;, Y Y Y !�{?F . .+r'.. -.=.y. ," ."�\;r',{A il( "lf�k.\'7�1.5Yavia`f,4. ,;.'' ".,.r•.. .;..:;;.,:.,..;`-'..F,ollowfn the.bt:rfhda festivities, Lindbergh High School Aud to and 16 finalists were selected. Their ��°;��j1'�'Y \ "� `'^ �� :�`� :forum will se=.e�as the host for the Centennial'spremierper- + �:.�:�, a;s;.:\j•i �';"' .' :: 1N..- essays be on A'; ,';: ;r;a,, ■e 'A -oriented '.{.r,!'ye 1`ti' ,."h,,.....,y,....e.,.�,�.:,,:.' �:.,`:.i::�:vV?•'f,:�.;uii;V'���f,''/.N.^i:•":.y.il:':,!\;ilE �'„•:.':;:�:::,: ,. �::_`- -'��' forrrFance �'Rentenn�al. This unique, family theatrical display duringthe ,.},,,.�.�,�' � �.:'.:.:+.'.':�:��.rr ":•a., i�„��,��ahl�r�;,'x�" >,...�qL�.•:'. .. �. P aYter,:: ,��HrH.4j{ v^AxY.:y...;. Y.....ri. ,:iE'i3io°n'ii::', i�,S:� ..: ��<�...:,... `,.,;'. � .:.:..','Y ..: ,."'.,..,.,,... 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The production, made freethepublicthrough agenerous ,>+... ,r;.' tto �. productiona '� PlAC 7 cal on :� ::-h>; held the H hri rf n as follows: Friday, ' -°,,,'A fi r� �. E e at E Auditorium. Performances ces are � ,.. �:��}���A.,�;,;,, �:a�:..,;.rs �;,:, School o September to m b e r 7th 4q\,. err_. :�, .�.. r_3�?i �,Yrt� ,<�T� , Sep- „e b and Sunday, "br"i,,,\September 7that 7: 0 .m Saturday, m .e th at 7:30 .m. as,,•, - :�-':'i,3September b r 8 ���'•4':. �x��� `3 F<::��:�;�.8th and 9th. �,.. ,,,i�i :,.., :-�'k---' PP •; P PY ..,,.. „�.,',�'.w�,'ya-,� ;:\r<, :;;',." h �:,`, a. Nt•• b r i t s website i to a t f" ;,; - �•.tem e 9th at 3:00 .m. 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S.: w'' } s ,a u��� , such as ,:,:, ,a v n Items neighborhood e e t.a.m. .m i I ��F; :`\� �,:,,`:\', to 3 at Renton Technical �;y�•. �" P greatrra:,v...,. t';r+;r:.,r iktta• �':ir?i'fix`��-r::ru4^:�1Y�`.r .a:,aea I one-daytiles canopies,chairs,and drink 'i ' is Piizazz ,.,:.,,,,•,:.,,,;.r;;,.,t..<,tt:k '. zi; >'r„'•?;; ; Col ege's north parking lot. This banquetta c p h City , 'S, a;�.,ii:•: x,:ai:.\^"�,ae, X�p(i�°;.r'-,.i'`.}r4��'',�:ia"�,,�'kxr;k;,`'�. eventgives residents ano opportunity to re- containerspack securelyinto the trailer. Hig lands N.C: ;;a;::,..,,,, ;t,,.; 4; zr ?,,:..i;,rs;, ;,, PP Y Council Concert 2:30-3:30p.m. i '`'` `' ` ' " ,';', cycle large items and hard-to-recycler,' p -... , �'' .:,N;,. y g ma- Games and sports equipment for youth and Meeting Series at ,�'�irM';:s.,l`'��"�` ����:�°: :f5w �; '• July 24-29; 2001 IKEA Renton River Days Page 7 River Days Celebrates RentOn 's Centennial 1901-2001 ", Renton is celebrating its 100th planes. Courtesy of the Museum of restoration. The aircraft wag restored Birthday this year, so be sure to check Flight, a 1942 Boeing B-17F and a 1933 and returned to fully certified commer- out'the Renton Centennial Booth in the Boeing 247D called "City of Renton"will cial carrier status in 1995. exhibitors' area. You can find out about be on display. Museum volunteers will show visitors Centennial special events and purchase The Museum of Flight reports that the the inside of the aircraft and will be your Centennial souvenirs. Watch for Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress"served the available to answer questions. Look for the Renton:Centennial Float in the Allied cause around the globe during directional signage on West Perimeter Younker Nissan Renton River Days World War II.The aircraft was known for Road: Limited parking is available. For Parade on Saturday morning. It's a fan- its ability to take punishment and return more information about Wings of tastic showcase of Renton's past, pre- with its crew. More than 12,700 of Yesteryear, call (425) 430-6571. sent;and future. For an in-depth look at Boeing's long-range bombers were built Renton over the past 100 years,visit the by the end of the war. The Boeing 24.7 Dance of the Decades Renton Historical Museum's award-win- was the first modern airliner and marked ning exhibit"Century to Century." The the beginning of a new era in flight. In honor of Renton's Centennial year, time machine there allows you to expe- Versatile, easy-to-maneuver, and eco- IKEA Renton River Days presents a spe- rience Renton's history. The museum is homical to operate, the 247 outshone cial "Dance of the Decades" following open during festival week, Monday other transports of the period. the performances of.the Community through Friday, 9am-4pm and Saturday The 1933 Boeing 247-D on display at Choir and City Concert Band.On Friday, and Sunday, 12prn-4pm. Join us as we Wings of Yesteryear was, according to July 27th from 8:30-10pm, enjoy danc- honor our past,.celebrate our present, Air Classics magazine, used as a passen- ing under the stars to era music played and imagine our future! .ger and military transport. It even spent by John Giuliani, Jr. and local musician IKEA Renton River Days presents time as a crop.sprayer before it was favorites.The sport court at Liberty Park "Wings of Yesteryear." On July 28th .christened "City of Renton" at the 1966 will be transformed into a dance floor for and 29th from 12-4pm, stop by the Renton Air Show.The aircraft was refur- this nostalgic event you won't want to northwest side of the Renton Municipal bished for the Air Show,but was ground- miss. So bring your dance partner and Airport and check out two historic air- ed in 1979 to undergo a complete swing, boogie,and twist the night away! ` - MetroPacific Community Credit . , i 37 14 Union & Become A Member= i . Not Just Another Customer.. ' # - "We're Renton's Community Credit Union" Check Out Our Special Rates On Home Equity Loans! We Have A Rate Tailored lam : Just For Your Needs! Call for Details... 1 We'll See You At Renton River Days! =` k i Visit the MetroPacific Community Credit Union booth „ • Saturday, July 28 at Renton River Days to win prizes and f' y to enter a drawing for a fantastic gift give away! pt. k MetroPacific .. „ .,„,,,,,..,.. ..,.;:,. . C . 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It's been a great learnir some kind "Rentennial"is a free,family- esting things she learned during experience for them," Showalt, :en people With dancing cows,toe-tapping oriented production that will her research was the story of an said. .rby apart- music and hundreds of historical - highlight historical events in ordinance the City Council passed The program is offered in coo esses said facts about Renton,"Rentennial" Renton's past 100 years.The three in 1908, requiring all cows living eration with Apprenticeship ar riding the has a little bit of everything,author performances will be Sept.7,8,and inside city limits to be licensed Non-traditional Employment fi n drinking. Joyce Holt says. 9 at the auditorium at Lindbergh and tagged. Women and Men,and has been; got there, Holt and dozens of other coin- High School,16426128th Ave.S.E. • "Everyone thought it was just a successful that 37 of this term's l tersed and munity members are hard at work, The times are to be announced- hoot,"said Holt,a 24-year Renton class members have been hire lid. preparing for September's per- resident who has loved the right out of the classroom befoi arborview formances of Rentennial, one of theater since she was a teen-ager. the course is completed. :re he was the highlights of the city's chief of the Duwamish Indians. g P condition Centennial celebrations. "I wanted this to be as factual The sets are being built at cost Community members will I The two-hour,25-scene pageant. as possible,"said Holt,who spent by students in RTC's Job Skills able to attend the play for frc ugh police will include original music and about a month researching at the for Trade and Industry program, thanks to a$15,000 grant from B: iot with a sets built by Renton Technical Renton Historical Museum and using carpentry,sheet metal labor the parent company of BP-Olymp interviewiri sources. work and iron worker's skills. Pipe Line Co- College students,and local actors. g Designs include a moveable Holt said she hopes people wi in several The$30,000 production features I had too much to use in the iesses and five lively chickens and two young Pageant, so I had to weed'it all chicken coop roof that "floats" see the pageant will walk awr I upto the down"she said with a wry rin- t-own a river, stair sets, an arena with "a different impression" I girls who are stranded in a flood y g opening up into fish ponds,move- the city. and get a visit from a friendly man The play begins in 1901 when started it Renton became a cit and looks at able trees,picture windows,a rail- "And if they're from Renton, in a canoe— who turns out to be y road crossingand man' paintings. hope they'll feel a little more nc Henry Moses, the last hereditary a series of events, mostly in "They are able to apply all the in the city." P chronological order, except for •S . 1 • `i V ♦ 116/11 NIk....iL V1 V V 1i..\I 11 a..V M1J •16./i- -.h. 'i-t li.. i a .a. V v ..v.•v.- i=�v The Renton Technical the Surveying Program, accredited by hands-on approach to concentrates on profes- College Foundation has Engineering Program. the American Culinary baking, emphasizing in- sional land surveying announced the creation The endowments can Federation, trains stu- dustry competencies at practices. Students in the of two endowments that fund a variety of things, dents to work profes- every level. Students program learn land and will benefit students for including student schol- sionally in the restaurant gain skills in oven work, field surveying practices, y come. arships,student competi- industry. The program breads, scaling, pies, field and office tech: $20,000 endow- tions, conference and offers a range of study cookies, Danish puff niques, and gain use in ment was created for the seminars in specific from deli procedures and pastries and cakes, and up-to-date instruments Culinary Arts and areas of study, and, if dining room service to safety and health depart- such as total stations, Professional Baking pro- necessary, the purchase sauces preparation. ment standards.. data collectors and grams; and a $5,000 en- of new equipment. The Professional The Surveying Global Positioning ' dowment was created for RTC's Culinary Arts Baking Program offers a Engineering Program Systems. Donation makes `Rentennial' reeproduction - Renton residents won't have are Sept.7-9. collaboration that includes the contribution. The foundation, to pay to attend."Rentennial" "Our sponsorship of Renton city of Renton and Renton Arts established in 1970, is a corn- because of a $15,000 donation centennial's `Rentennial' pro- Plan Together- (RAPT), the munity based non-profit that from British Petroleum. duction is an extension of BP's foundation has secured and attracts, manages and distrib- The company's donation to commitment to the community will administer the donation to utes income from charitable the Renton Community in which we live and do busi- support the theatrical produc- gifts for the betterment of the Foundation will allow tickets ness," Brian Sullivan, director tion. community.Its goal is to match , to the musical, which cele- of BP External Affairs NW, Renton Community resources with viable commu- brates the city's centennial, to said in a prepared statement. Foundation President Gary nity needs and to promote phil- be offered free. 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YX 9` � _ - menx � , p, • ,- • . ::- • P. 32 „ B1 r. - , tw .. ^ _ 4 Paccar CEO .' -„':k:. ---------- > e n , Mark Pigott is the fourth Pigott to run the truck maker, which was founded in 1905 by his great-gJournal photo randfather e O'Donogh William Pigott.The company is being honored by the Renton Chamber as its "Business of the Century." ed the ba )r plane will Rent® ersco the abi ers the abi from cony e n Chamber to honor Paccar and vertic: ning the co i- By Tony Dondero behalf of Paccar and the Pigott William Pigott's son Paul Boeing vice n Journal Business Reporter g , al manager family, which has run the corn- Pigott,reacquired the company in Lockhee �' pany for most of its history. s RENTON'— Pacific Car & Y 1934 and ran it as chairman and its r Foundry' Co. was the heart and In 1905, William Pigott Sr., the CEO until his death in 1961.. s X-35B h: soul of Co. son of Irish immigrants,founded Paul Pigott's son, Charles offs and la 1 industryin Renton Seattle Car Manufacturing Co., Pigott,became president in 1965, second hov i decades before The Boeing Co. as Paccar was originally known. and added the titles of chairman t and other companies had a res tions to hor ence in the city. p The company which initially and CEO three years later. He There hae Tonight, the Greater Renton made logging trucks, branched was succeeded in 1997 byhis aboutthete on Chamber of,Commerce Gr merce will out into rail cars and was son,Mark Pigott, the company's allsenr s. honor the Bellevue-based truck renamed Pacific Car & Foundry current chairman and CEO. services' maker,now Bellevue-based J as Paccar,as in 1917. Besides producing rail cars fund it,comparor ti its of Century." A fire destroyed the compa- and trucks, Pacific Car & Butone the The awards"Business of thet Ce ny's shop in the Youngstown Foundry also landed large f official atr 5 p presentation, nta o which part of West Seattle in August of defense contracts. During World Yes official t beginsThe Golf . Newcastle.be helde. 1907,prompting the company to War II, the foundry cast huge yesterday to Paccar Clubus at New a receive move to a 120-acre site it had panels of steel and armor for a decision to the award it is ce purchased in Renton_ more than 900 Sherman tanks. will choose stillheexisting because it in theRenton,oldest The company was sold to In 1945, the company moved Edward " said chamberb President Sharon American Car&Foundry in 1924 into the truck business when it' cost I Eklund. and went through hard times dur- acquired the Kenworth Motor schedule the l Paccar President David ing the Depression years as Truck Co.in Seattle. stil i Hovind will accept the award on demand for rail cars dropped. mance is trac See PACCAR,C2 C2 • Thursday,June 28,2001 BUSINESS , ...„......,....._.... . ., ‘ ,. M r: � � Plane: Selectioi `r`" "_ saLA `! " ; '' x . CONTINUED FROM Cl . , 4.,:<:, �':'; ", r y .u^ aixu,... `rss_w ,, * Tx+a� .."+ """ ' -'�' j§ 'E '�4 ;if r Aldridge said he didn't _ know if the program would '" ' ''` , r' ,, 1 ,' survive the Pentagon's review k, ',� ' ob i r? 44 'A i1 1:;, l4 ,,,Ali'ti A ... I� of strategy, forces and ,; 4 � GOP ' .(4 s.c.• v n ,G — -z weapons programs,but"there tt "Y•. b is he s '.. 4 � I 1 Y is no reason to turn it off'now 3�x "",, ' r 3S G �' "Right now we are heading :anN _- >• • 4rt ' e`4 .1 E _ }-d, `� to the plan we've laid out for , '� f '� - � ? � .� .y ,_ ourselves: Select a winner by �'''��-��7 4 3 -`i --. the first of October,"he said. � 1: :_ n [� 3a�f Ei� r �. � �-� r r�'�,. u � �P4.. z .- We have -: �, d , �. ,�.- -- - � to think about.the ���, ���- . . ; M t _,,•,, , =- !., industrial base implications of Paccar photo that." 3 -4r ;'"lA , More than 900 Sherman tanks were manufactured by Pacific Car and The Pentagon wants 2,852 ;, Foundry,now known as Paccar,during World War II. For starting in 2008 Marine for the Au _ �h; Force,Navy, Corps and _ •:': the British Royal Navy.There 7 -4' Paccar to the city and the workers, will be three different models the company said it intended — conventional, carrier and r ` '^ to build a Kenworth plant at Short Takeoff Vertical `' -4 <- CONTINUED FROM Cl the Renton site and hire 1,100 Landing —,with 80 percent � ' workers. common parts_ , �� In 1972, Pacific Car & Demolition of the historic ,, Foundryexecutives decided wooden industrial structure Plant is Renton's to lose �� �. to change the company's at the Renton site began in It might have seemed fora � i name to Paccar, which they the spring of 1989. felt was more modern and The site was labeled a time last week that Boeing ; !' € - Chief Financial Officers reflected its current busi- Superfund site because of Michael Sears and: Boeing -1 • nesses_ industrial wastes built up � The Renton plant, which over e i h t d e c a d e S. Commercial Airplanes CEO ` ' � g Alan Mulally were saying dlf- ",� still made rail cars,became a Contaminated soil had to be ferent things about the fate of - division and was known as removed before the the company's Renton plant, , ,r ; Pacific Car&Foundry. But in Kenworth plant could be where final assembly of sin- ,., the 1970s the rail car busi- built. The $90 million, gle-aisle Boeing737sand757s ness slowed as the trailer- 250,000-square-foot building take place. 1 truck business made up most was completed in 1993 and But it onlyseemed that of Paccar's business. was dedicated in Julythat way, Boeings X shod Mulally said Saturday at the lift nozzles By 1984, Paccar's Renton year. rollout of the immaculately Air Station Patin plant was out of the rail car Today, 1,100 people work restored B o e i n g 3 0 7 • • business and turned its focus at Paccar's 100-acre Renton Stratoliner. to the defense industry. site in three divisions: the assembly 'tt I Pacific Car & Foundrwas Mulally was widely quoted he couldn't c parts division and Northwest. in Paris last Tuesday,June 19, disruption in renamed Paccar Defense distribution center, the saying he didn't see Boeing and to jam all Systems two years later. Information Technology divi- relocating 737 and 757 final production it In January 1988, Paccar sion and the Kenworth plant. announced it would shut Paccar employs 18,000 -� , ,fr down the manufacturing por- workers worldwide. "" tion of its Renton plant and - lay off its 400 workers,citing Tony Dondero can be _' a lack of profits. reached at 42552 3032 or F While the news was a blow tony.dondero@eastsidejour nal.com. E.7; BRIEFLY NEWS SERVICE REPORTS a. Report: Lucent has taken control of day-to ri ebsite:www.ci.renton.wa.uslpressrel FOR �Y rnrnediateJ) iillummediate + City of Renton- 1055 South Grady Way-Renton WA 98055 For information contact Steve Anderson(425-255-2330) ease June 19, 2001 Renton Historical Society and Museum rewarded for efforts to promote history Century to Century exhibit recognized as outstanding achievement This year, in honor of Renton's Centennial, the Renton Historical Society and the Renton Historical Museum opened the Century to Century Exhibit. The exhibit, a time machine through Renton history, has gained regional attention and praise for its s' outstanding service to the community and excellence in design. In late t t fw May, the Renton Historical Society received an award on behalf of the Century to Century exhibit from the Association of King County Historical Organizations. Last week, the Washington Museum Association presented a statewide Award of Exhibit Excellence to the `1 :: ., Society for the exhibit. . e Museum Director, Steve Anderson, said both awards recognize a r , . ' . special achievement for the Museum. "The Century to Century exhibit is • • =. an example of a small museum really pushing the envelope of what can be achieved by an organization its size. This is really an extraordinary accomplishment for us," Anderson said. The creation of the exhibit itself was quite an undertaking. Hundreds of volunteer hours were donated, with more than 1,500 volunteer hours devoted to the carpentry alone. ,�$ � wem t y$ The Century to Century Exhibit was created and ,R `. .. 4R ,; Rz � � ��p produced by the Renton Historical Society underL a mot. Anderson's supervision. "For the Society and the Museum, it's a departure from what's been done in the ' tg ,' Kr:118 ippast and is hopefully an example of what can be _ , • achieved in the future," noted Anderson. 1 - more — The exhibit tells the story of life in Renton for the past one hundred years, a decade at a time, highlighting political events, geographical changes, societal interactions, and economic phenomena that shaped the Renton community of today. As visitors step back through time - decade by decade, they are immersed in a cultural memory. Within each ten-year segment, artifacts, old paper items, and clothing of that period are displayed. Smaller items are housed in drawers inviting closer inspection. Museum staff will continue to add items of interest to the exhibit as they are found and cataloged. The award-winning exhibit opened on December 31, 2000, and will continue to be on display at the Renton Historical Museum through 2002. Museum hours are Tuesdays through Fridays from 12 noon to 4:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:00 am to 4:00 p.m. Admission is $3.00 for adults and $1.00 for children. The Renton Historical Museum is located at 235 Mill Avenue South in downtown Renton. vnt° 4 . j 1901, 001 enten�‘� JUN-14-2001 14:51 FROM- T-110 P.002/002 F-163 :i'- fir.-. n•'° , .,..•f ' ..." -.. `� .,,mac .eit • • • • 01A1Aa . , • • 47Ar':_-..::17'-,--rit.: tr. Wash• ln on Museum Association �,�t'~ ° . �a 2001 .. �'�•Award of Exhibit '}``i°^1 ' ..:_,`t',a: p;Y�:�;� ' ,: ),••'rr'.4.•.?•!.•,•.:i`.;•:,.•?'-...;:.:•--.•:••••,• EXCELLENCE ,„:,......„.;..,....„..:,.,..,... :�,,,...,hr,.' ti •ir : ;tie,. F�•.- :Y �.,; C. =.`,,ul Presented to the :.. ;J,:'.•,: -,N1-�R =fir ,• , ,G°� ,, i„• t•: .7•'',a Renton Historical Society and Museum ;b.r:r.;.I,1� r,,,. .;t,,,,ay;Tj�T'•,'' 'o al The Washington Museum Association recognizes thatthe1 "; •'` 1,1 . ;� ...410 Renton Century to CenturyHistorical Exhibit v4`,.r;4,;l t r ,� Yy' r�••sfA:1. • created bythe Renton Historical Societyand Museum, ,, `y(j, , ;N;, '' -t: under the supervision of Museum Supervisor .:• ,'. '�h-ee f;, k••;.�.'.t:., °� ''•'',fir. r!'., 1`3 °:1�:•!=4:.• 3 Steve Anderson, establishes an unprecedented standard ,., •;FarTA� s ebe. „ °� of innovation for, all phases'of exhibit production, including °A ° .',1;t`..ii,„ y :F ;::: .5.,:,-v, 4,";'u ' I nnin , design, ...4.„5: •;, ;;�:c;.F',}. .��, '�' •�•' fund raising, utilization of p a g g 4��a' 1 � r.��°, i'ii;;.,i,;.;';; 14:;;,'•a••`.4 construction, and interpretat• ion of Rentons history. •,rr` 1r,; : Fti,�� -�' 1'k+'^"� ''s,: 11. -' a iC to the communitL:Ny of Renton anal to the ='�T •,14,... °� As serve :y.. , '•"•x ,' museum community it represents a level ofachievement ' , `' '' : :.F.s%° �;; : {r: •• '10‘;;; , •4••. t • o which all organizations should aspire. ' .'�a °•` ,+y ';,.,," ni;,4%'.;,iii "-."....., .,- .ii,...:1,..„3,.......,;'0:4Y:.: �';1�V:r!+?••�` " '?r•;lii•,1'•'tr�'�• :�:;"ark;^ Iwry:l:1+'y'j: 7?;` ,,. -'r" ' •'..}')''••N' Presented on the 14th day of June,2001 • 'v''',,,,'' `'', • ? �;:, „f•; ;,•,.,; by Washington Museum Association President -; ,,,,„,;•,•�•,: .1Y:. •;"'q i,•,..:',.:I,,,t••.,',:••',•1•••If • . N,:'• :,.,,,.,.,, , ,',..; .-- 5 ..f.----. ---7/(ez--y C-ee : , 0.:-,, , , 1 • ,' • ' , ',�'' Karen Marshall ,r it,:.;'_:..... • ti' P'1 •`♦ !' OM Y E a a• i. 1 .. "History Lives Here"Walking Tour http://www.ci.renton.wa.us/cent2001/marker.hti 10 Honor the past. Celebrate the resent. ;r r,. r_f. Imagine the future. A s k �'a. -2001 +� ' Ry 4� y h C2dy'�u ; January thru December, 2001 -1/ 1 0" CENTENNIAL MARKERS - HISTORY LIVES HERE 1 A______ 1 Airport Way Residents anld visitors can see solid evidence of the fact that history lives in Renton.Approximately 20 engraved stone S TobirrSt _ Centennial Markers will be placed throughout Renton during ti):.. the Centennial year.The markers, measuring 12 inches by N 24 inches,will be the central focus of a self-guided tour of v� <'t the City's historically significant places and events.The . Ig markers will become a local treasure as we honor our past, �I. celebrate ours present, and imagine our future during our m '1\ c. m Centennial Celebration.A well-known local artist, Doug Kyes, volunteered to design the markers because of his interest in preserving local history.A"History Lives Here" _ . map and guidebook, the work of Renton volunteer and writer r2 Barbara Nilson,will feature each marker and its corresponding history.The guide will be available after all the 40 markers have been placed and will serve to educate citizens s 3 5t > to o and visitors. ..x f S 3rci PI_ 2 E .. - - 3 m Marker#1 Image:Henry Moses, last hereditary Chief of the Duwamish Tribe Location:corner of Lake Avenue South and South Tobin Street A.,;r1 ) The Duwamish Indians were the original inhabitants of the area that became Ff 0 , _44 o Renton. Chief HenryMoses, known or his friendlyattitude toward the white s ;,e C 1 a�act��� ry a �1.►• settlers, became a respected member of the comunity. Born in 1900 in a rough ,,. 'm- , board and batten shack on the Moses property, he lived to see jet airplanes take °t7 off from land once owned by his family. [Centennial Events] [Share Your Memories of Renton] [Centennial Home] I City of home page I of 1 6/15/01 12:38 Ply ., ctt,tat UCVC1Up1LWILL. riali on Southeast 272nd age 1 .. our. Father's Day Circular, Tuese3- night to send the But until.the comprehen- Street is nped and is final 'ative draft of the sive plan is finally adopted, expected t„ even tighter sharpen _ _id's Skills", prices were city's __:st comprehensive Sullivan said, "I am not going as the city grows, the council plan to the state.for a 60-day to give up. majority reasoned. erectly shown on the following items: review. He said he could accom- Mayor Julie Holbrook said About 30 people attended plish some of the same goals the council can change its • • a public hearing on the land- by placing restrictions in the spending priorities during use plan, but only a handful city's zoning code, which the annual update of the 12' Sheffield Place Textured Saxonytestified. the council is also develop- comprehensive plan.- The city also will__send--ing-- -- - --- -- And changes — including 12' W isperwood_T_extur-ed-Cut-P-ile-- ---- — -several recent letters from , Because of the council's big-box stores and neighbor- 2' or 15' First Place Scroll Loop Berber citizens, utilities and busi- actions Tuesday night, the hood commercial zones — nesses to the state for review neighborhood commercial could come well before the • 12' Olivia Textured Saxony • because the issues raised zone at Southeast 256th annual update of the plan. could result in changes to Street and '180th Avenue "I suspect that within six • the plan. Southeast and the regional months, we will look at mak- But the council defeated commercial zoning for the ing some changes," said city items shown on these do not reflect the or altered, on 4-3 votes, , pos- so-called "theater property" Planner Bill Kennedy. ice of the installation and carpetpad. sible amendments to the are secure in the plan. • P land-use plan that deal with The full council agreed Dean Radford covers key issues that have been with Sullivan to consider Covington,. He can be thoroughly debated for changing zoning of the Fred reached at dean.radford@ >ur local store for the correct installation, months. Meyer store to regional corn- southcountyjournal.com or The changes are now on mercial from downtown 25.E-872-6719. carpet pad and carpet pricing. • BRIEFLY -heritage, public and privateELSEWHERE for any inconvenience amenities and social, business apologize • COMPILED BY JOURNAL STAFF and cultural diversity. Father's Day Barbecue to you, our valued customer. KENT scheduled at Northwest Trek RENTON Treat Dad to lunch at the be )f Our 15 Locations in the Greater Seattle Area Centennial Float to join dedicated Saturday.:. Chestnut Se rk afternoon Northwest fromTrek noon to 3 Day Barbecue to 3 p.m. evue • Bremerton • Everett • Federal Way • Issaquah Marysville Strawberry Parade Chestnut Ridge Park will be Eatonvyillat e. 11610 Trek Dr. E., i • Lynnwood • Tacoma • Tukwila •. Mount Vernon The city's Centennial Float dedicated at 1 p.m. Saturday. Visitors can take the tram th Seattle • Puyallup • Rainier • Smokey Point will be part of the Marysville The park is located at and explore the nature trails. Strawberry Parade at 8 p,m, 20403 100th Ave. S.E., across Reservations are required. Saturday. from Springbrook Elementary Fees are $20 for adults and rgh licensed subcontractors.Lowe',contrector license numbers:AK M21665;AZM 151744;CA0770619;CTMHIC00558162;fLMCRC057468;HIMBC. Renton's float will be School. )I40;LA Moser Plumber MLMP4649,MOM0046152-0I;NV M45450;N1 Plumbin .See Store;09 144017,;TNMHI3070,M16066,and M4676Q WA $14 for children 12 and under. Lowe,Home Centers,Inc.61228.0riveNooI 8oMle Creek,MI 490I4.Wne,Ieabrinstallohon:llonepan,ian,anw i,required bylocal code i,wi8 strung with lights to highlight The 3.2-acre neighborhood Trek members pay $15 for nonol charge(not included in the basic replacement labor).Permit art addiAanal(not included in the basic replacement labor), its three ornate picture frames, park features picnic shelters, adults and $12 for children 12 yrigh,(0200)by Lowe',.All rights reserved.Lowe,is a registered trademark of IF Corporation#3768 representing the city's past, play equipment, an open grass and under. g present and future, area, drinking fountains, pub- 'For information, call 360- - The float was designed to lic art,restrooms,walking and 832-6117 or visit the park's showcase Renton's historical joggingtrails and parking. Web site at www.nwtrek.org. . . \ € dj) JLkfJ r) 2 t w) :on- Three public meetings and a pub- Services Center,25720 Maple Valley- schools as was projected in 1997, :red lic hearing are being held to explain Black Diamond Road S.E. according to district spokesman w a the proposal and give district resi- In March,the School Board post- Kevin Patterson. That would mean . vth. dents a chance to comment. Here is poned remodeling the old junior high the remodeled junior high school )ro- the schedule: to take more time to study the dis would not have enough money to lers ■7 a.m.Thursday trict's enrollment projections.A sec- fully staff the building,he said. ver ■ 1 p.m.,June 1'9 and demographic study confirmed IN ■7 p.m.,June 20 that enrollment is expected to fall Linda Woo covers education. She •uk III 6:30 p.m.,June 26(public hear- below projections made in 1997. can be reached at linda.woo@south )ur- ing) Because state funding is tied to 6c726. journal.com or 253 872 5o* C Jtu. I i �11mt c� J�u r, 1() 2v o 1 • The Duwamish were the •. Renton original inhabitants of the area that became Renton: Tribe • Chairwoman Cecile Hansen will speak at tomorrow's cer- . .. sets out emony. Once all the markers have been placed, a"HistoryLives t '' k Here"map and guidebook will be available at the Renton : • Historical Museum and at City céntenmal • Hall to educate residents and visitors. "ThisI was one of the ideas we thought was really impor- tant so the markers would be DUWamish chief is visible for hundreds of years to come and be a representa- the first in a series tion of our living history," of featured people said Julie Brewer, communi- 1 p ty relations manager for the to be honored city. Each marker is 12 inches by 24 inches, made of three- By Wendy Giroux quarter inch solid granite and I Journal Reporter Costs$1,000. RENTON — Henry Moses, "The centennial markers • are a unique way to showcase the last hereditary chief of the• our rich history,"Mayor Jesse Duwamish Tribe, will be the Tanner said. honored tomorrow in a cere- artist Doug Kyes vol mony'that kicks off a series of •new centennial events. . unteered to design the mark- - which also will feature About 20 engraved histori the Tobin Sawmill, the cal markers will be placed Smithers Homestead,the first during the year,featuring sig- • train depot and the first nificant peo- - •• pie, places CENTENNIAL schoolhouse. • and events EVENT. "There's a lot of interest- in Renton's Community ing history in Renton and it's past. ' residents are important that people . Moses is invited to ; acknowledge the past," Kyes • . pictured on celebrate said. the first Renton's The markers are engraved m a r k e r , centennial as a on black granite by Seattle based Quiring Monuments Inc. • which will historical using a sandblasting tech- be placed marker - nique, near tliesite remembering For more information of , the Henry Moses is ._ . about the markers or Moses fami- placed at 6:30 Renton's centennial events, - ly home and p.m.tomorrow visit the city's Web site at what is now on the corner www.ci.renton.wa.us. Renton High of Lake Avenue School. The South and Wendy Giroux covers Moses fami South Tobin Renton. She can be reached at ly sold the Street. wendy.giroux@southcoun land to the tyjournal:com or 253-872- Renton 6683. ., School District in 1956. —__ tions are responsible for many of Seattle's services,the pounce the deal today. Over the city has atechnical-assistance team to help, at 206-684- weekend,Alaska lawmakers passed ta bill that sets a cleanup standard for 0133. But the June 30 deadline for FEMA assistance is the waste water from sinks and approaching. showers and requires the ships to • Marking the past nue Northeast between ' i. ' Renton wants the world to Northeast 50th Street and Ra .i know it had a life long before venna Boulevard Northeast f-b tel / • ;. i Boeing helped place it on the will start today,with parking reflect( map with its sprawling factory restricted on both sides Of the at the south end of Lake street during the day and as PANAMA HOTEL needed at night.Motorists Washington.As part of the CONTINUED FROM B 1 city's centennial celebration can expect congestion for t three weeks. the Panama, built in 1910, is a trea- , i this year,the first of about 20 sure that owner Jan Johnson is turn- i engraved black granite cep Interstate 90:Work begins ing into a citadel of near-vanished Y , tennial markers will be in- today on a four-mile improve- Japanese-American culture. • stalled tomorrow during a ment project near Snoqualmie Japanese Americans in Seattle, • Pass that will closeforced to evacuate their homes in one west ' ceremony at 6:30 p.m.at1942 and report to World War II in- Lake Avenue South and South bound lane from the Asahel ternment camps, stashed their be- Tobin Street. Curtis interchange,eight longings in the basement of the Pan- The small markers,designed miles west of the summit,to ama, which was at the hub of the. Dennyreek Road.The lane city's Japantown at Sixth Avenue by local artist Doug Kyes,will Y and Main. be the focus of a self guided will stay closed through early Fifty-seven of those trunks have j tour of the city's historically Friday;leaving two lanes toured the country under the aus- significant places and events. open.All lanes will be open pices of the Japanese American Na- ' a by Fridayfternoon,but the tional Museum over the past dec- A map, "History Lives Here," ade. and guidebook;featuring each right shoulder will remain The hotel contains what is reput- marker and its history,are in closed over the weekend. edly the only impeccably preserved the making,and even Renton North Fork Bridge:The Japanese public bath left in the Unit- centennial-playingcards that bridge on 428th Avenue ed States. near North Bend Captured in time, the bath looks Southeast I feature a collage of Renton will be closed this week be much as it did when it stopped oper j history on one side are now ating in either the 1950s or 1960s.A being sold at City Hall and at tween Southeast Reinig Road mosaic tile floor, sloped to allow for other locations.More infor- and Southeast 92nd Street for water drainage,leads to two marble repairs.Highway 202 is rec- and concrete baths separated by a mation is available online at wall — one for men and one for www.ci.renton.wa.us. ommended as an alternate women and children. route. Signs advertising local Japanese-; Good grief, Charlie Brown Green River Gorge Bridge: owned businesses, ranging from at The bridge on Southeast soda company to a hardware store, Does your dad have a passion Green River Gorge Road, line the upper perimeter of a row of J for"Peanuts?"The.Medina lockers. Post Office can hel three miles east of Black Dia The baths are not usually open p you send mond,will be closed until a Father's Day greeting deco- for public viewing, but Johnson Oct.31 starting at 7 a.m.to- loves leading students on tours rated with the new 34-cent day, -through her building Peanuts commemorative for painting and mainte- them. g to enlighten P nance. stamp and will even add a One student from a Yakima mid- special"Peanuts Station" dle school touring last week asked On this date in history her why she, a Caucasian, is so in- ' postmark if you mail at the terested in Japanese-American his- town's post office at 816 1978:The 550-foot freighter tory. Chavez,loaded with 20,000 Evergreen Point Road be- "History is so important to your p tween 8:30 a.m.and 5 p.m. tons of gypsum,rammed the culture — everybody's culture," Wednesday.Medina Postmas West Seattle Bridge over the Johnson told the students. "It Duwamish West Waterway shouldn't be left behind." ter Sharon Balter says the Y With the opening of Panama Ho C, Peanutspostmark is a one- just before dawn,closing it for k tel Tea &Coffee,it won't be. ' the next six years.A Coast day special,and Medina is the "If people can come up with inno- I only station doing it.But the Guard board of inquiry found vative ways to tell the story of Japa- r stamp,which features car- negligence on the part of the nese Americans,as long as it is his- toonist Charles Schulz's freighter's commander,80- torically accurate,organizations like year old Puget Sound pilot ours welcome it,"says Chris Komai, it Snoopy atop his doghouse,is spokesman for the Japanese Ameri- On sale at all nnct nffirne R.T Rolf Neslund.He retired two rr..}:..__, 7,a______ • r rI ebsite:www.ci.renlon.wa.us/pressrel FOR '-Y INI 41111111mmediate ,-(: cm) + City of Renton-1055 South Grady Way-Renton,WA 98055 -N� S For additional information contact: Randy Carmical, RTC Public Information Officer(425-235-5842) Susan Showalter, RTC ANEW Instructor(425-235-2352 x5577) Julie Brewer, City of;Renton(425-430-6522) June 8, 2001 Renton Technical College program sets the stage for "Rentennial" Renton's Centennial premier theatrical production, "Rentennial" is linking Renton Technical College students with the Renton community. Students enrolled in the Job Skills for Trade and Industry/ANEW program at RTC are making the sets to help tell the story of Renton's history. .'. £; In turn, students learn a marketable trade to gain employment. ANEW's i � - iv z '\et kV' partnership with Renton Technical College has been highly successful—so IVA rgzV'a#; 4' successful that the number of students this term has been reduced from 52 to Viii' ' 15 as students are hired right out of the classroom before the course is r �� Aid. ., Lei ,w , ; ° . completed. The r, Y p program is offered in cooperation with Apprenticeship and ` 7, -, � � ��.� Non-Traditional Employment for Women and Men (ANEW). � ; � a o, 0 1; Produced by a collection of Renton Arts organizations that comprise Renton k"' " ` ' hr� Arts Plan Together �._���� �=��� � ���.�='�<'��>, g her (RAPT), "Rentennial" is a family -oriented production that will offer a living history of Renton. It will feature a multi-act play highlighting significant historical events during each decade of the last 100 years. Intermixed between scenes will be a combination of original music, era music, and dance presentations. The production, made free to ::::;ri:117,.:14 :11.1-4 �jf f 4the public through a grant from BP, will be held at the Lindbergh High ' ,,4 �Q R4t �" �-�.;:School Auditorium the weekend of September 7th, 8th, and 9th. �,� 4 '��� _ .� `��-�:_ max,..g���Y � r f .t . - x ANEW instructor, Susan Showalter, found4 %t t h" a �r out about the Centennial Y,)w,ef a'2 3 t� i pageant project through RTC s involvement with the City of Renton ;•- Centennial Task Force. "I was asked if I would helpbuild and store sets for .,.1 a <`� Vti Renton's Centennial pageant, 'Rentennial'," she said. She seized on the f.0 b n`i r 76. . t fee `` 4 ,r-"s 1n 0 idea immediately as a community partnership for her students. u� ice' z H 5 1 S C e .,AO.Y., `��`N A P n . - more - Showalter is working on the Centennial pageant sets with students who are learning pre-apprenticeship carpentry, laborer, sheet metal labor work, and iron worker's skills. "The students are enjoying the hands- on experience of building an actual set. They are able to apply all the things they are taught in the _ program. It's been a great learning experience for them," said Showalter. i 1 Stage set designs are "maximum-minimal"said Showalter. "In order to present a multi-act play that depicts Renton by decades over the course of a hundred years, you need sets and designs that will serve dual purposes in space and time," noted Showalter. Designs include a moveable chicken coop roof that"floats" down a river, sets of stairs, a set arena that opens up into fish ponds, trees that slide back and forth, picture windows, a moveable railroad crossing, stop signs, and an infinite variety of painting details. Showalter, a journeyman carpenter since 1988, is not new to exotic and unusual venues. During 1997 she was foreman of the column crew, a group of highly skilled workers, who built the 360-plus columns that laid the structural groundwork for the erection of the SAFECO Field Stadium. Showalter also has a BA in Fine Arts from Pacific Lutheran University and has taught safety and construction skills to students in RTC's Job Skills for Trade and Industry/ANEW program since 1999. The Job Skills for Trade and Industry/ANEW class meets Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 2:30 pm at Renton Technical College, located at 3000 NE Fourth Street in Renton. into °11ten:\ Website:www.ci.renton.wa.us/pressrel FOR , mmediate City of Renton 1055 South Grady Way-Renton,WA 98055 r e For information contact Julie Brewer(425-430-6522) ease June 5, 2001 Centennial markers reveal Renton history First stone marker to be installed Tuesday, June 12th, at 6:30 p.m. Residents and visitors will soon see solid evidence of the fact that history lives in Renton. The first of approximately 20 engraved stone Centennial Markers to be placed throughout Renton will be installed during a special ceremony on Tuesday, June 12th, at 6:30 p.m. on the corner of Lake Avenue South and South Tobin Street. The markers, measuring 12 inches by 24 inches, will be the central focus of a self-guided tour of the City's historically significant places and events. {.•,,, n _ The first Centennial Marker features Henry Moses, the last hereditary , \Sr Henry Moses Chief of the Duwamish Tribe. The Duwamish Indians were the original ,F� , Last Chief r ` f the o. Duwamish � I Trite inhabitants of the area that became Renton. The first marker will be *47e� � _, �,..n Y set on City right-of-way near Renton High School on Lake Avenue �� ©.Ho South, indicating the former location of the Moses family home. The t,> .' *�' ..W, 1V.. m -z v t ^.,�»:r;n. r,a a:-�'rauesxere*-- family sold the land to the Renton School District in 1956. Chief Henry Moses, known for his friendly attitude toward the white settlers, became a respected member of the community. Born in 1900 in a rough board and batten shack on the Moses property, he lived to see jet airplanes take off from land once owned by his family. Members of the Duwamish Tribe will attend the marker ceremony, and Tribal Chairwoman, Cecile Hansen, will speak on behalf of the Tribe. "The Centennial Markers are a unique way to showcase our rich history," said Renton Mayor Jesse Tanner. "These markers will lbecome a local treasure as we honor our past, celebrate our present, and imagine our future during our Centennial Celebration," added Tanner. A well-known local artist, Doug Kyes, volunteered to design the markers because of his interest in preserving local history. "There's a lot of interesting history in Renton and it's important that people acknowledge the past. The markers are a unique way to celebrate our history," Kyes said. Other Centennial markers feature the Tobin *mill, the Smithers' Homestead, the first train depot, the first school house, and several other images of Renton's past. -more- „:',,,,,:.,..-,, . ....,_:,•;,.-,,,;,,-1!,..t,;.. ..,;,..:..... - ,-, r.,:,••.`,--...‘,.,.....',-,..,,,,,:'-:•:. .:-.,-!:,-..:•-:- -.::',.cl. , *.....-•; '''4,.. -*.'"::::::':),:',i'-‘,;!.---- .....•.2'..;:-,:';,-.'-•:..--... ..,:::!-:.•;---,42•-•;.;_::.- '.. ...-.,,:.....,.. .,,, - 1 1 g,r, r al . • ,.. . . Ly al. -,„ : , ' ‘ . ,-, lib I .‘ ���j .� ( - ..I. 4 . 4e\--4.7 (‘411110 .1 saw �11. A41. June 2001 1. , Centennial markers reveal history Who's News - Residents'and visitors will soon see solid evidence of the fact that New Employees. history lives in Renton. The first of.approximately 20 engraved stone Federico Enriquez, PBPW - - Centennial Markers to be placed throughout Renton will be installed at Kirk Gleason, Comm Srvs the corner of Lake Street and S.Tobin Street during a special ceremony Leslie Lahndt, PBPW on Tuesday, June 12th,_.at 6:30 p.m.The markers, measuring 12 by24 Joel McCann;PBPW inches,will be the central focus of a self-guided tour of the City's histori Alphorizo Breland, PBPW cally significant places and events. Adriann Alexander, PBPW The first Centennial Marker features Henry Moses,the last hereditary Carol Burnett, Finance Chief of the Duwamish Tribe. The Duwamish Indians were the original Wendy Street, Library inhabitants of the area that became Renton.The first marker will beset Nancy Violante, Finance on City right-of-way near Renton High School on Lake Avenue South, . indicating the former location of the Moses Promoted Employees family home. The family sold the land to 4Norma Kuhn, Finance f:�t x '. ,. the Renton School District in 1956. Henry Moses r 7 Chief Henry Moses,.known for' his • ,� -. .,cam L Last Chief Years of Service Achieved • *, � e. • of the nu,00mtsh friendly attitude toward the white settlers t- elk ' �• '}'b became a respected member of the.com� in June , 101 ° � , A , j i : Mark K/inke 10 years, Police • y° 4 A--- ,, munity. Born in a rough board and.batten Jennifer Henning, 10 ears PBPW .. g,. years, pA,s shack on the Moses property,:he lived to. � u�,rr� Johnny So, 5 years, Comm Srvs see jet airplanes take off from land once Steve Brown, 5years, Comm Srvs • owned by his family. Members of the -; •First stone • Duwamish Tribe will attend the marker ceremony,and Tribal Employees That Have Left Chairwoman Cecile Hansen will speak on behalf of theFJennifer Teeler, Police x marker to Tribe. Lesley Wiscomb; Comm Srvs ;. The Centennial Markers are a unique way to-showcase Douglas Maake, Police our rich history,”said Renton Mayor Jesse Tanner.be installed _ - markers will become a local treasure as we honor our past, , �"ueSday celebrate our present, and-imagine our future during.our • . Centennial Celebration,"added Tanner. , . .. . June 12 at .-- A well-known locale artist, Doug , Kyes, volunteered to design the '' , , r Tobin's 630p:ni.' markers because of his interest in � ,. Sawmill preservinglocal history.Other Cen- - r`' - i853 tennial markers.feature the Tobin "I "► . /�t,..',_4 4k} i Sawmill, the Smithers' Homestead, ry ?miry the first train depot,the first school house,and sev- `_ ": ; u - uH eral otherimages'of Renton'spast.A"History Lives •, ,: ---� . Here"map and guidebook,the work of Renton vol- ' unteer and writer Barbara Nilson, will feature each • : V-11.41.. `' . ; '°marker.and its corresponding history. The guide will be avail "' Black River �, 4,able.after all the markers have been placed and will serve to 1 � a School '."a educate citizens and visitors.. I ;'r4o( ,t" `! IS54 �'k The markers are made by Quiringonuments, Inc., a Se- - ' `; attle company. The markers are engraved on blackgranite fJtto , t7t g L«H��-1 ���� �� ��i yP�, using a sandblasting technique,both by machine and by hand. »'�-1,� it uh. y. 1.. F' ° , .?'.,4'. : }k t hy Y.al.'" "^' 4.5 :i:!, ,,.. , : s+,'iti ts , x s'Y 4 ,. ';i4, * °i-r. liz r ,X *vt v , _: :. • IKEA Renton River.Days full of fun Police Dept. offers y personal safety • Celebrating its,:16th Anniversary,IKEA Renton River Days will take place. . ; . • - July 4th through July 29th. Supported by local businesses,.the festival training allows.family, friends and neighbors to share in some great_ • _ �� - r summer.fun with-.activities to-suit everyone.While Libert� Park" • • - • - kff ,, - x,,,, in the heart of Renton, is the focal point for:the festival. many The Renton,Police Departments. y, b 1 other locations around town host events.during the six-day. Crime. Prevention Unit-is offering a 4. ®f!�4 .festival., classes to the public on the topic of 4. „ 3^,,a 0 In addition to some ofyour favorite events,such as the pa- SafetyDuring..rs 45 * "Personal a Self-De e veral new trac, fens? - f "'•: K ur A--E ram:, t odns this year.M ke sure to pu cha a the fi rubber ducky.derby, there are r t ever festival i art . ducted IataRenton Classes City Hallwill onbe. Joe.. �! 3 j;v9 � a�L ' ` °r Y'''''••:;'''' print,listen to.a free'performance by two-time Grammy winner 27th,•fro m 1`:00 p.m:.-6:00 p.m. . •, Diane Schuur, checkout the Centennial float at the parade,. .This class is designed to provide ..Two-time • 1 and participate in or watch the fun skatin• g events. those attending with information. re-. Grammy : . For?complete festival information;including downloadable entry forms garding.the laws governing the use of winner and for the parade; Run-4-Kids;and non-profit or service provider exhibitor force-in a self-defense situation, with:. . forme?Renton booths,:please check out the IKEA Renton River Days updated website stress on prevention,.avoidance;edu= ::• resident, Diane i. :Schuur, will at w w.rentonriverdays.orgg. cation, w proper use of safety equipment, •• perform on Interested in helping out as a volunteer during the festival?•Many differ legal definitions, 'and. psychological •.July28that: ent volunteer opportunities are available for teens.; adults; or families. trauma. The focus of the class is to .7:o0P.m:in Call festival headquarters at.425-430-6528 for.information about volun- stress personal safety and prevention, ` • titierty Park.. teer opportunities. while providing education on the crimi- . • nal justice process and the psychologi- i cal aftermath to the_victim should.the • Ne' v Area Code will affectyou r9str lion i regome nece tang.slim_re istration is re wired: Seating - ited and early application is strongly en-. , a . couraged. For additional information,- Western Washington is running out of prefixes.Additional prefixes are - or an application, please contact.• needed in the 206, 425, 253.and 360 areas to meet:the.demand for Audrey.Sloan atx.7520. • telephone numbers for additional lines, fax machines, pagers; cellular • •• phones;and Internet service connections. Due to this demand, a new - - area code (564) has been assigned. Unlike past area code additions, Centennial: which split geographic areas,564 will be an overlay to the existing West- Playing' • ern Washington area:codes'of 360, 206,253;.and.425. -cards now on•sale• • „ Starting October 20,.2001, new or.additional telephone numbers or- •• . dered in Western Washington may receive the new 564 area:coda As a . • - result; it will require dialing ten digits to complete all local phone calls. " ..For those of you that have been anx _ A permissive 10-digit dialing period is currently established to help you iously awaiting the arrival of the Cen- . prepare for the new area code and mandatory 10-digit dialing. Lo tennial Playing cards,the wait is . • cal calls placed during.the current permissive dialing period can be K._ over. The playing cards, being dialed by using either 7 or 10-digit numbers. After.October 20, *. touted'as the"deal of the century", • 2001, all'local calls placed within the.geographic area are now being sold at various lo- ir • •served by area.codes.206,253, 360,.and.425 will.require . cations throughout the City. 10-digits, Do not dial a"1"or"0"before the area code when • - x•a -Sure to be a collector's item, • • Dialing. placing • =�- „ . the deck sells for just$6.00.._ dialing�a local call: a "1" is needed when facin a' .i . : .. • long-distance call;dialing an"0"indicates the need for opera- - ` (including tax).and features tor assistance. Remember, if your call was local before, it will' • .- a collage of Renton history on remain a local call.. • ,'; the back with a different his ✓ tea ,:. . Your.current.phone number won't change.However;the new ''S s- torical image on the front•of . 564 area code may:affect residents who order new or:additional ,*'"... : each individual playing card.The •phone lines in the Central Puget Sound region;of Seattle (206); . ' cards are available at Renton City •• Bellevue(425)and Tacoma (253). ,Hall(7th Floor Mayor's Office),Renton Prior Ito the October 20, 2001 mandatory dialing.date, all customer - Historical Museum, Highlands•A&H owned telephone equipment should be checked:to insure.that:the new Hallmark store,Renton Flower Shop, area codes can be reached and ten-digit local calls can be placed. r and the Chamber of Commerce. • Customers are encouraged to re-enter local•numbers as 10-digits % • Other•Centennial. products for. for any call forwarding,automatic-dial or speed-dial features and to • sale-include note cards,lapel pins, reprogram phone equipment to accommodate the new area codes" pens, key chains; mugs, polo • and 10!digit dialing. This includes automatic-dialing,.speed-dialing. .5 shirts, sweatshirts, adult t-shirts, • *and call''forwarding features,computer modems,and fax machines. and youth t-shirts. • » - ,;yid ..? , ,•.n 1. - y -.>;- .y t. ,,Y - T ' ,: a ;ice BP sponsors nsors 3,000 tickets to entennial City yet to decide said Julie Brewer, commu- tion was selected to receive Foundation is a nonprofit nity relations manager for the .$15,000 after applying organization that seeks, . how free tickets the city. for a grant. manages and distributes There will be three "They're looking to do charitable gifts. will be distributed Rentennial performances on good things in the commu- the weekend of Sept. 7-9';the nity," she said of BP.."They Wendy Giroux covers By Wendy Giroux times have not been set. The like to support the arts and Renton. She can be reached Journal Reporter total pageant cost is about this was really fitting for at wendy.giroux@south $30,000, them." countyjournal.com or 253- RENTON — Community Brewer said the founda- The Renton Community 872-6683. • members will be able to attend Renton's centenni- , al theater production for . free, courtesy of a dona- '�' tion from BP, the parent yF:. /y company of BP-Olympic iig S0 `jQiAnr\ Joy n?'•/ JUI'1.2 2 Q \ Pipe Line Co. J BP donated $15,000 to the Renton Community • Foundation to support the � • "Rentennial" production, an original play highlight- ing significant events from each decade of the city's 4 100-year history. ,. The money will pay for. • 3,000 free tickets as well as a simulcast in a sepa- rate room for parents with f young children. "Our sponsorship of Renton Centennial's Rentennial productions is • an extension of BP's corn- mitment to the community 4 in which we live and do business," said__Brian_ __ - - Sullivan, director of BP . External ' Affairs • Northwest. . The nonprofit founda- Y • .. • • • tion is passing the money to the city, which hasn't y> determined how the free tickets will be distributed, 2. A., ' ' n , on , ,,,,,,, ,, ,e,..: :, i R , ,, ,, ,,.:: 1, ,, ._, il Li ,: -:, .. .. . 0 .:-..,,,,,:,:f , , !, !,„ .., i i u ... .r 041 z,, . . . - 0 Li p d �4y,•T € xo- ,. ,. •. • 300 Rainier Ave. N. - Renton, WA 98055 -425.235.2356 For Immediate Release :F June 5, 2001 For information Icontact Betty Nokes at 425-454-2464 BP sponsors Renton's living history Renton -Thanks to a generous donation from BP, Renton residents won't have to pay to attend Rentennial, Renton's premier Centennial performance. The Renton Community Foundation announced that BP has donated $15,000 to support the production. BP's partnership with the Foundation, the City of Renton, and Renton Arts Plan Together (RAPT) will allow tickets to be offered free to all individuals and families and will help to defray some production costs associated with the pageant. The grant will also allow the production to be simulcast in another room, allowing parents to come and watch the program with their younger children. 1 "Our sponsorship of Renton Centennial's Rentennial production is an extension of BP's commitment to the community in which we live and do business," said Brian Sullivan, director of BP External Affairs NW. "We recognize the need to support organizations that are dedicated to addressing important community needs. -Ne are pleased to partner with the Renton Community Foundation in order to help accomplish this mission," according to Sullivan. "We would like to thank BP for their contribution to the Renton Centennial. This generous donation is the centerpiece of why the Renton Community Foundation was established," according to Gary Kohlwes, Renton Community Foundation President. "The Foundation provides opportunities for civic giving through the Foundation to benefit specific areas of need in the Community," noted Kohlwes. As a partner in community collaboration, the Renton Community Foundation has secured and will administer this donation to support the Renton Centennial theatrical production, Rentennial. Established in 1970, the Renton Community Foundation is a community based 501(c)(3) organization that attracts, manages, and distributes the income from charitable gifts for the betterment of the community. The goal of the Foundation is to match resources with viable community needs and to promote philanthropic giving in Renton. "The Centennial, Celebration has a broad base of support from the Renton business community, civic organizations, and individual boosters. BP's support of Rentennial adds a strong sense of business and community partnership that is vital to the success of our Centennial activities," according to Renton Mayor Jesse Tanner. BP's sponsorship of Rentennial assures no one in the Renton Community will be left out of this special part of Renton's Centennial birthday celebration. Produced by RAPT, Rentennial is a family-oriented production that will offer a living history of Renton. It will feature a multi-act play highlighting significant historical events during each decade of the last 100 years. Intermixed between scenes will be a combination of original music, era music, and dance presentations. The pageant will emphasize the strengths of Renton's multi- cultured citizens, celebrate the past, and envision the future. The production will be held at the Lindbergh High School Auditorium the weekend of September 7th, 8th, and 9th. '' : 1:'I, -** . 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S . , gram going until the end of 2002,said Juli over the first half of the year,according to It appears Webvan's grandiose Plans— Wilkerson, director of the Tacoma Eco- .'the city.But it's difficult to say to what ex- which have now shrunk to operating in: nomic Development Departnient.*.'::::::'.• '.•.***** "tent the campaign.contributed to the burst just seven markets.: irmay have included Tacoma will spend most of the money of construction. . • .,-• :-1','.. -cooking up its own prepared-food products —about$198,000—extending its contract Meanwhile,'Wilkerson will continue to - to deliver. But apparently, at some point with Development Counsellors Interna- travel as the city's ambassador to the busi- - managers decided the plan was half-baked. tional,or DCI,a New York-based public re- ness community.She left May 19 for Wash- 1 lations and marketing firm that developed ington, D.C., and then New York City: Playing the Renton card . 1 the city's marketing strategy., ..- ' ':- - .where she was,to call on.aCcounting*and The city of Renton is celebrating its The city will spend the remaining consulting firms that select office and in- . .. . centennial• by, among Other things, selling $52„000 on travel, trade-show appearances dustrial sites for lergeglients. • decks of playing cards with his- • ' and additional marketing projects.Among • torical photographs of the other things, Tacoma is contem- Halth e -care bounties .,.., community. (The city : - r K •_: ., plating an advertising campaign Swedish Health Services, with four says in a press release -,c)V.ii-Y•I' ...--, .4 gfT:,-..-.• L's.--H'„:, .,'-.:. that could use a variety of media hospital campuses,is experimenting with that the deck is "sure :-,,,,e.,,- ,,,-i..•;•: :-:;!'1,;,..,,,,.- **.'i.Z. outlets. • .., '• . paying employees$5,000 for every referral to be .a collector's; 'ipAW?!-44,;eZAu‘:-A-, 1 ,1*: Tacoma hired DCI in the fall of of a nurse who signs on to work there at item.") I 7‘9,, (;'''-•. ,-::A,4-,•1-*. -'•"•`-'4''P''' 1999 to help city officials market least 36 hours a week: - • . the- i • -r0,1,,, * *'",'•:-„: , Ztif : • Among ..:.. u • .-pho- V"-)'•:. •':Itir7'.4"'''... X the community to companies and Employees are paid $/.,000 after re- • tograp* Lis onihe cards are *?.V*-,•r•-•-4*6-' - --. V•1'. private investors. "We really did. • ferred nurses'work DO days, and the rest.. we -,• 4 .;,‘•;'•' • 'the city's :,ffrat,hospital tii,i,. .,-t,,..-:."-o* need the advice,"Wilkerson said... over the next'year or so,said Swedish hu- • (1911), the construCtion•of.:-Nigix;;skatt::rig:1: il 'This is our first foray into market- •man re-Sources vice president Rena Irwin. • the first Boeing 707 at the Renton nutg its cards ing and making a concerted ' •Since late January when the experiment . company's Renton'plant on the (---. effort to do economie develop- began,Swedish has hired 40 of 78 referred (1954) and the departure of ment strategically." ' nurses,Irwin said. • • * ' * ' Rogers and Wile);Post on their fatal The marketing campaign is'part of an • Swedish is not sure how long it will con- . to Alaska(1935). • aggressive economic-development strate- tinue paying bounties, she added, but so 'lien there are the more recent histori- gy that the city has pursued in recent far"it's been pretty suecessfuL" cal events, such as a card to mark a great years:Tacoma adopted the "No. 1 Wired Irwin said the current nurse shortage is moment in retailing: the opening of the City"campaign-because of the city's$87 *the worst she's Seen in 30 years.What dis- - Ikea store in 1994, ,an event that made the million investment in Click,I:a municipal tinguishe§this one,she said,is that there's .• • world safe for wicker chairs and do-it-your-. fiber-optic and coaxial-cable network. . been a general shortage of WOrkeri-nition- • self bookshelves.: -.. : . . * . 1-:• ,- - . • ;Wilkerson is-satisfied withltheiesults of ..*ally and that women today lia*etinany ', I, '•. •'-.i. -.;: . •the iiiirketilijileffOrtalthoUgh thO;effec -;:inore career choices. ,-: 1-, !.:;.:•,; :',..- -','.;,-:."• • Born to be wired - 1 . tiveness of etonomic:development pro- Right now,Swedish is short about 140 The City of Destiny will keep touting it- grams is notoriously hardto measure. nurses,she said.To make up the deficiency, self as"America's No. 1 Wired City" . In one measure, the dollar value of Swedish hires temporary and "traveling" The Tacoma City Council recently al- building permits issued for downtown nurses who come here and contract to work located$250,000 toward the city's market- Tacoma soared past$50 million during the for three to six months.But they cost more. I • , V COMPANY INDEX - Ie. ratiOnai • . ' . . . . 0 -Announce .. 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K .:gil 1.::. city Investors Inc . • 21 Targeted Growth Inc. • ' 1 ••••;,?. ............... w:-; i:.;'i: ........w. , -..,5,:!-- 4, Civia Media Group - 22 ViAir Inc . 12 QPM Aerospace . f QCV7 cr — .:,. - - - Olympic runner now Renton 1 ® Deal Me In — The old ;_ ,'.• . ' Loretta, says her husband businesses and organiza- year was 1996. 1 Renton ,F` d , ^;.0 already has seen four tions including MENSA, 'he Olympic Torch was Hospital j bears and expects to see Microsoft and the Seattle ►g carried through and the .r >;>;r ; ' more this week. Public Library. Renton on its way to Shuffleton ` h_,,f _:` r So far, he's had com- (The teams-pay$250 to Atlanta. I Steam :., •' plimentary lodging each participate if they are private And when one of the Plant; ;,''--_' A'>:;:..--, night, she said. or non profit and$500 if they scheduled runners didn't Erasmus = 0, The one worry, she represent a business.) show up, Brandon Kindle Smithers 4`I; said,is that her husband This year's participants was drafted from the homeKz .. W hasn't been able to find a include at least two South crowd to fill in. , stead Mary Swift sponsor willing to provide King County residents. Little did he know then along the cell phones for him and Renton's Tim that his image, captured in Black South County his support driver. Carpentier and Federal a photograph, would River(he Scene "His driver lost him Way's Roberta become part of Renton his- filed the once, that was in Lorandeau are members tory—and Renton's cen- original plat for Renton in Spokane," she said. "I'm of a team called "The tennial celebration., 1875). sure it's going to be more Weakest Links." "He was in the right Other photos show difficult to keep track of The event includes a place at the right time. So Renton River Days, the him once he gets in the silent auction for items he was picked out o;f the Washington Dinner Train, more populated areas." ranging from a fishing trip crowd to run," said Julie the fire that nearly (If you or someone you in the San Juans to a tour of Brewer,the city's commu- destroyed McLendons know can help, contact the bioclimatic zone at the nity relations specialist. Hardware in 1981, a sock Stevenson at donlssixty- Woodland Park Zoo. Ray's The picture of Brandon, hop at Mothers Park, a cer- two@juno.com.) Boathouse will provide grandson of Renton Mayor emony marking the day in Stevenson is making the appetizers and Hale's Ales, Jesse Tanner, is one of the 1946 the city bought the walk to raise money for the Spirits West and Thomas images used in decks of airport for$1 from the fed- Multiple Sclerosis Society. Kemper Soda will provide playing cards produced to eral government, a Fourth U Free Money—Here's beverages. Tickets are $25 celebrate the city'scenten- of July celebration in the the deal. per person. For informa- nial. early 1900s and a Sherman The Renton branch of tion, call 206-284-4399. Besides the photograph tank produced at Pacific the American Association ® Sightings —Aco- --randon carrying the Car and Foundry during of University Women is worker passes on these npic Torch, the decks World War II. offering two $1,000 schol- sightings. include a host of images Brewer said a committee arships. First, there's a bumper from both the city's past chose the images for the To qualify, you have to sticker she spotted on the and present. playing cards from about be a woman who has corn- Eastside. There's a photo of Capt. 500 photographs. pleted two years of college It read: "People are William Renton, who in The decks— 10,000 in all and is working toward a more violently opposed to the 1870s helped start the —went on sale this week. four-year degree and you fur than leather because coal mine that gave the "People are streaming in must live in Renton, Kent it's easier to harass rich community an economic to buy them," Brewer said. or Maple Valley or have a women than motorcycle base. The decks are priced at family living in one of these gangs." And there are photos of $6 each and are available at areas. Then there's the one she Henry Moses, who;had a five area locations: the The deadline for apply- saw on a recent visit to pool named in his honor. Mayor's Office at Renton ing is June 6. Southern California. (The pool, opened in 1955 City Hall, the Renton For information, call It read: "Popularity Is A and closed in 1997, is now Historical Museum, the 425-228-2835. Socially Transmitted the site of the city skate Highlands A&H Store, the E Trivially Speaking — Disease." park.) Renton Flower Shop and Maybe it's no big deal to And then there's this Moses was a standout Greater Renton Chamber of you. bumper sticker, passed on athlete at Renton High Commerce. On the other hand, if by a friend via e-mail: "A School and led the team to U Pace Odyssey 2001, you're a trivia buff with a Closed Mouth Gathers No the state championship in Cont. —Auburn's Don yen to help out a good Foot." basketball in 1916. The Stevenson continues his cause, don't miss school's sports teams are trek east from Seattle to Washington Literacy's South County Scene is named in his honor: the Big Apple. Seventh Annual Trivia Bee written by Mary Swift and Among other images: the As of Sunday, he was in and Auction scheduled at appears Wednesday, bright yellow VW "bug" Columbia Falls, Mont., 6:30 p.m. tonight at 1119 ' Thursday, Friday and that is the symbol of IKEA; right at the edge of Glacier Eighth Ave., Seattle. Sunday. Call 253-872-6672 cars cruising downtown National Park. The event matches or e-mail mary.swift@south ',on in the 1960s; the Stevenson's wife, teams from a number of countyjournal.com. 6e VI.v\ f:Jo .:ri IN Jij;f,/y i. : 'tivP l K,Pcrf , ,� :i .- 1 2':+0) � r k .,r. - ?,y 2.. ; :ilk :,iMI $E .fir `Sty SOUTH H COUNTY +-MO , Mol le)/ 2ool www.southcountyjournal.com • k'flt#fl o , lust,; esi c' to / 'j ia` ,' ' , Irk <I ‘, m The Centennial Year writer, :-,,'>.:w....:., ::.::,;. They came. They saw. They way." —Here's your chance to the area ;` 's, s `, sat. ::4t.k>,,, �µ r,,, It's all part of a competi leave your mark on local of a _, And stayed. tion sponsored by KISS history. Renton T = ', -.`°. -;; x?' And stayed. 106.1 FM radio. And you don't have to be .the `-"'`'" - "' ',r . ,,:_,;,, £ ,;,. And as of yesterday after w The :'.ig 5-0 —John anybody special. writer a F - noon, three of the five con- Walker turned 50 Tuesday. No elected official. lives in, I'. ;«= _- -':; testants who began a corn- And if Walker, principal No business leader or ' ' .. F:: how ' €.n0\ ,,, petition last Friday to see of Kent's Panther Lake community activist. long the a74 k ; "`;''�' which one could stay the Elementary School, expect- All you have to be is an writer longest in a portable toilet ed to have the event go ordinary person willing to has lived Swift at the Auburn SuperMall are unnoticed, he was in for a share in writing your commu-the South County still at it. surprise. account of what life in Scene Count among them After all, there were the Renton is like in 2001. nity and Auburn's own !I enell Heil, messages on the school's With luck, your submis- how a 21-year-old student who readerboard outside. sion could be one of the long the writer's family has will celebrate her 22nd On the side visible from items included in a time been in the community. birthday next week. Walker's office, it read: capsule that will be buried A committee will review And will she do it in a "Happy Birthday." at Cedar River Park later the submissions and include portable toilet? On the other side: "The this year. a representative sample of Could be, if that's what it Only Thing Older Than Mr. It's all part of. the Renton the letters in the time cap takes to win the grand prize Walker Is Panther Lake." Centennial Committee's sule. of$10,000 and a trip to w, Gleaned From The Legacy Project. "We're going to seal the g y letters in plastic and put Australia. Internet —A co-worker "What we're trying to do them in a special dust and Heil said she'll stay "as passes on these bumper is capture the flavor of life „ long as it takes:" stickers, received via e-mail. in Renton," said Nancy water proof capsule, Hoben And it could take a while said. I Do Whatever My Rice Hoben, a member of the Deadline for submitting if the two other remaining . Krispies Tell Me To." centennial celebration com- contestants,'24-year-old Boldl g your description of life in y Goinb Nowhere." mittee. Jason Linton of We want people to tell Renton is Friday,June 15. Snohomish and 30 ear olcl And my favorite, "I Used Mail them to the South y To Have A Handle On Life us what it's like to live in_ Shannon-McMillen of -- _- County Journal Attri.: — - But It Broke." Renton in 2001. We want Legacy Project, P.O. Box Carnano Island, have any- people of all ages, from chil- 130, Kent 98035-0130, or thing to say about it. South County Scene is dren through senior citi- deliver them to the South Like Heil, McMillen said written by Mary Swift and zens." County Journal office, 600 she intends to stay in her appears Wednesday, The submissions should Washington Ave. S., Kent by portable toilet"as long as it Thursday, Friday and be no more than one page 6 p.m.June 15. takes." Sunday. Call 253-872-6672 (front and back) and should ®Sewervivor, Cork— Linton said he'll last or e-mail mary.swift@south - include the name of the "until the end, going all the countyjournal.com. website:www.ci.renton.wa.us/pressrel F o R Y MN immediate 4„, City of Renton- 1055 South Grady Way- Renton,WA 98055 For information contact Julie Brewer(425-430-6522) May 18, 2001 Centennial playing cards are true "Deal of the Century" Whether your favorite game is solitaire, go-fish, hearts, or crazy eights, the Renton Centennial Playing Cards can literally be touted as the "deal of the century." To continue the Centennial Celebration in Rienton, decks of Centennial playing cards are now being sold at several locations throughout the city. Sure to be a collector's item, the deck sells for just $6.00 (including tax) and features a collage of Renton history on the back with a different historical image on the front of each individual playing card. K The cards are available at all locations sellingCentennial products: `„::,. p � ❖ Renton City Hall 7th Floor Mayor's Office, 1055 South Grady Way g ❖ Renton Historical Museum, 235 Mill Avenue South 10 ❖ Highlands A&H Hallmark store, 2816 NE Sunset Blvd 3 b • ❖ Renton Flower Shop, 410 South Third Street , • Greater Renton Chamber of Commerce, 300 Rainier Avenue N. For additional convenience, a downloadabh product order form is �, -•°°° •� �``' �° available on the City's website at www.ci.renton.wa.us. This order form ',, y " ; 4 allows individuals to have Centennial products shipped and also has the option of using a credit card for the purchase. p,� v Other Centennial products for sale include a pack of ten note cards, lapel pins, pens, key Chains, mugs, polo shirts, sweatshirts, adult t-shirts, and youth t-shirts. The official milestone "Birthday Bash" for the City will be held September 6th in Liberty Park. Other special events, exhibitions, performances, and activities are being celebrated throughout the year. Centennial events and exhibits will help to instill a sense of pride in local residents, increase regional awareness of the community, and celebrate our quality of life. 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Renton Printery - . . Renton Reporter Creative by C ' at's Eye Group Inc.•• Printed by Renton Printery • Photos courtesy of the Renton Historical Museum 1 Volume 2 Issue I Page 3 0 .':;:`: 7 First annual RYSO summer music camp a success k= te.nr' Nineteen musicians in grades 8-12, participated in last year's newly instituted .w ._ n ' t: --- ', ,i "}' summer music Clamp with a specially-designed curriculum of intensive musical skill } ,n- _, ':6 development culminating in a barbeque picnic and concert. kt. % , #;!__ Kris Stimpsoln, Renton Community Center Supervisor, claims that the summer music camp was very successful and looks forward to a return of the program this coming summer. Foundation president, Nancy Dosch, who organized the camp says that it contributed to the overall success of RYSO by the development a junior orchestra program. "I am most grateful for the support and help of the music teachers who made this event possible," reflects Dosch. Summer music camp instructors were RYSO music director, Alexei Girsh, Mike Simpson, Kent School District band director, Gwen Taylor, Tacoma Symphony violinist, and Nancy Dosch, Renton School District orchestra teacher. Foundation Board members Ruth Taylor and Cynthia Burns, organized and coordinated the barbeque picnic held at Liberty Park. RYSO music director, Alexei Girsh, led the summer music camp participants in a varied program of musical selections that brought the week-long event to a fabulous finish. The second annual summer music camp returns this year during the week of August 13-17, 9:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. at the Liberty Park Community Building, 1101 Bronson Way SE. For more information call the Renton Community Center at 425-430-6700. RAPT plans Renton's Centennial pageant, RENTENNIAL .4- 1Zsente. 1901,2001 Renton Arts Plan Together (RAPT) a joint effort RENTENNIAL will be held at the cnten1� among local art organizations spearheaded by the Lindbergh High School Auditorium t.enton Municipal Arts Commission is planning to the weekend of September 7th, 8th, and 9th. produce RENTENNIAL, a family-oriented theatrical Arts organizations represented by Renton Arts production representing Renton's diverse and Plan Together include: Renton Youth Symphony unique history. Orchestra, Renton All-City Band, Allied Arts of Written by Joyce Holt, of Renton and directed Renton, Writers' Group, Valley Community by Diane Ziebert, the production will emphasize Players, Renton School District, Renton Historical the strengths of Renton's multi-cultured citizens, Society, Renton Retired Teachers Association, celebrate the past, and envision the future. Ray Renton Creative Arts, Renton Centennial Task Johnson, music director and Harley Brumbaugh, Force, Renton PTA Council, Renton Technical music consultant have teamed-up to provide the College and Renton Municipal Arts Commission. musical backdrop of Renton through the years. Renton Youth Symphony students compete in Musicians Showcase 1 Gina Lindberg, flutist, a ,$5 Showcase, Sunday, the end of the concert. senior at Renton High School; O e. ,� `{' May 20 from 7:00- The showcase winner and • Timothy Schmidt, flutist, a ~ `" 9:00 p.m. at Carco performers will be feted with a freshman at Northwood Junior • r i 9' Theatre. special reception immediately High; and Micah Aaron Naler, T h e RYSO following. violinist, a junior at Impact- students are among 8 finalists Allied Arts of Renton will Home School will compete in the competing for the showcase provide refreshments and Renton Municipal Art winner title and cash honorarium assistance. Commission's Young Musicians prize that will be announced_at website:www.ci.renton.wa.us/pressrel F o R O 0 cm, City of Renton- 1055 South Grady Way-Renton,WA 98055 N� For information contact Sara Garner(425-430-6571) re ease April 24, 2001 Renton's Centennial float debuts in its first parade and receives top award The City of Renton celebrated in grand style as the Renton Centennial Float debuted at the Grand Floral Parade in Tacoma on Saturday, April 21st. With flower baskets overflowing with fresh daffodils, the float received the Grand Floral Parade Board of Directors Award for best float..Several Renton residents rode the float, while others walked along with the float and handed out candy to some of the 15,000 spectators lining the parade route. The float, designed and crafted by Wild Enterprises of Seattle, WA, is the first of its kind for the City of Renton. The Centennial theme, Honor Our Past, Celebrate Our Present, and Imagine Our Future, is woven into the'Ifloat design. "We wanted to do something that represented Renton's history and came up with the idea of three large picture frames coming to life. Each one represents one of the three aspects of Renton's 100 year celebration, incorporating the past, present, and future of the City," said float designer Paul Wilds. The first frame depicts Renton's coal mining history, the second frame features people enjoying Renton's current recreational opportunities, and the third frame shows Renton as a futuristic city. Making a parade float is a big undertaking. Renton's float is over 50 feet long and 13 and a half feet tall. The design is carved out of foam, covered with canvas, and then painted. Because of the size of the Centennial float, the picture frames are reinforced with steel. The Renton Centennial Float will appear in several other regional parades this year including the Marysville Strawberry Parade on June 16th, the IKEA Renton River Days Younker Nissan Parade on July 28th, the Seafair Torchlight Parade on July 28th, and the Issaquah Salmon Days Parade on October 6th. In addition, the float will be featured at the City of Renton's Centennial Birthday Bash on September 6th: If you are interested in volunteering to walk along with the award-winning Centennial Float at any of these parades, please call 425-430-6571 for additional information. ntp vh 190• 2,Q�61. en ten" \l� • • ' ;.+ #,"., w"'%''" "r .f},.z• t, t%f-H e`s,,.; °a;W ;. ,� '4'r' •r>"<'" ,i; +:': .";.Y"+'tc'+Ar • o�y,,: .i�,,,•�a• ^..;4 _,cC'M: w,,,Y .✓n `�`'�, ,Y.. ,.du, S u,Vi`'O.?M�'.. 4`#?.x;. ,�,;£f •,'"K„?,.x:. ;.. .Fix„a..,, r.r"�' 13a" ';� .« ...rv7.:- e-Tis- 'K7..--,`'.-,:r . Centennialfloat . :>se. 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' t The float will appear in iii •«pppp:,•� �K .'a,,. ,,`1 4: HE.� 7 <t. ■ .:Y •;;:.7»'Fa:.`.. :;'�.:°»<u,;,x'r. ,'.;�• �: x •ki4•. W '':'° ,.}•';.'t �}�:'; ,',1. �'„ J 'dot,,.. ,.A. • '� ,"'ti�•� .�, �. ^>:�«,.:':.�x`.'' era] other re iona] parades this M y.' 'r •v'Ile : ,'�,�.:: year, c udin the Ma i R' ^YX •'ym.voa in 1 s .mil" .<s g Yaoiax1<iw�.z.e<i:rL:3,::>Xr+.J•S;.af`'' .,J,.7F.:.,>,w-.!;;.�. G :::':::':::.: *"'''' . rx; '�.Lwg4pca' .c.;Y ,t:".<•., r.r:,. �.... ,.a.•.,., ,.,,., . ..:.. ........... ..._,,:_,..:... Y`•:..;,,;:. ...,';>, Sr: :."� d��iJie;i:r , ,;u�...% <> v t awberr Parade on June 1G r3: ,: S r Photo by David Nelson the IKEA Renton River Days Younker Nissan Parade on July The Renton Centennial Float won the Director's Award 28, the Seafair Torchlight . _ -for-best-float at the Daffodil Parade-inTacoma,-April 21.- - Parade on July 28, and the ej,J7' I • • • The float, which was designed by Wild Enterprises of Issaquah Salmon Days Parade One of a aK ind Seattle, will make appearances in several regional on Oct. 6. For more information 7�� parades in 2001. •on volunteering to walk along Just cake sour Mom the float call'(425) 430-6571. • « ��:' iris:'.;sag ' a--,i r:s_ ,...... ;;<.y>mr:,,; .s,p .r' .:w.�,Vx.: s, �`x pt;...:y'.. . ,,!:?.<...rxgiiii..es::; *c«";:':o s,:"`..?;g;r;' "m�`: s.,�:'Yb.'%•:ir.,.:?',,;s ; ,.K=y'M; ;, x:Y; :` ^ks £:. ENT( ::;� y..4 '^:, :r..w,.,'W;,t:,,,,,�4k¢ .,.:, ...r:,.:'z•1 ,.: 'iy',;::'',k ,:,.,,,, •- ,�.?E:' :`C'. .,is i. ::,:2'` : >' �,r. . .js.i :'?£L,�y ';. .: 3.j`:s , ;{;,.3 3..; <:'T:rs:'.n.: >ya}':;..:i ,`•?�> :ak';.,�...J�S:", L.;bs".",��,.•�,;'_'.;�''�:'�7£,, •n i �j n it �j .a „,.,xfx .,.„,„ :`„=""•,,.:.. " ',„.,, °a:s-,,;;.;':^:n,,r'.kt; ,,, �1 P i1 Honor our past. t0 Celebrate our present. Imagine our future. 7- 41 C e/VlV tsa C I\i/f�lll�l✓ V I V t V V V f V ��_ -k`' January thru December, 2001 t i/te-10- BP sponsors Renton's living history - Rentennial Thanks to a generous donation from BP, Renton residents won't have to pay to attend Rentennial, Renton's premier Centennial performance. The Renton Community Foundation announced that BP has donated $15,000 to support the production. BP's partnership with the Foundation, the City of Renton, and Renton Arts Plan Together (RAPT)will allow tickets to be offered free to all individuals and families and will help to defray some production costs associated with the pageant. The grant will also allow the production to be simulcast in another room, allowing parents to A ' ,5 _ come and watch the program with their younger children. .. ' .: BP's sponsorship of Rentennial assures no one in the Renton Community will be left out of this special part of Renton's Centennial birthday celebration. This Centennial theatrical production is coordinated by Renton Arts Plan Together (RAPT), a collaborative effort among various arts organizations. Spearheaded by the Renton Municipal Arts Commission, this group has representatives from Valley Community Players, Allied Arts of Renton, Writer's Group, Renton All City Band, Renton Centennial Task Force, City of Renton, Renton PTA Council, Renton Retired Teachers Association, Renton School Distrct, and Renton Technical College. RAPT has a long history of supporting and promoting the arts to families in Renton. This family-oriented production will offer a living history of Renton. It will feature a multi-act play highlighting significant historical events during each decade of the last 100 years. Intermixed between scenes will be a combination of original music, era music, and dance presentations. Written by Joyce Holt of Renton and directed by Diane Ziebert, the production will emphasize the strengths of Renton's multi-cultured citizens, celebrate the past, and envision the future. Ray Johnson, music director and Harley Brumbaugh, music consultant have teamed-up to provide the musical backdrop of Renton through the years. The free production will be held at the Lindbergh High School Auditorium the weekend of September 7th, 8th, and 9th. , For additional information about the pageant, please contact Diana Hagen at 425-271-3881. 2••Renton-Reporter•{vlay.2;2001 'Rentennial' uthr surru bynt history By C HALPERT ' Johnson oversees the music. v.' .. 4 -,=, ? x L-; c°,"v'" 3„.w.-:-'- `r,."�- ,- Editor Diane Ziebert directs" - Paliti":t x � _� � A ve.•�. ,,2 ,'i--`,;, _- ,5,^,•�"_,r ,� The result of her six months �. `,"3,-�`r,"�ata'= `` ,1, g fO �� Ps a In 1988,Joyce Holt and her of labor is"Rentennial,"a mu- ,Y � r 1� �7'if.,''..,*,x ,..: `, q> husband, Mark, moved with sical that brings Renton's his- "3 �R,, 4.r„� r,... h"2 i -r v'`.` ';°:s`r?txM ;r4-. ' ' $ a y €'t< `t''s�'�.. -s t i s r r ��.,,.17 z a .P ,�,-. l Renton house their two gthatrs istnto a virtuall south an be eo fife"The prouringc the will t R- �� t o s . ' ', :x4,7 .,f Y be performed during the big t W ` 044.0 „„";1, .r, historic landmark. centennial birthday party at t „ x a � 1 f z `,V a'..s a`="� ' Built in 1848 by a timber in- Liberty Park Sept. 7 through r �'� r 4 ,414.z Sri' f , A 1 `` i s x i` ",Aft' ..-rL- y'.y-,'"F„,4,,s t. 'tr ;ro `'za ✓'. dustry official, the house on Sept.9. .. ie a 'k M.t Burnett Avenue South was . 4 ff'�"'t,"'' The play starts during the ���,�,��`� ��sx�<����< �g'", � �� ,�� x T��.,,*��-� home until 1988 to the mans Great Flood of 1911, 'with• e ""� sr ,' :'�� t ,'.t 5--, `r;�'a daughters, scenes •in- �r , `'ice 14,` .- '•'` s g ", ,ems 'va S arx 1 .,, f , Jenni and volving � « ' • ,. zm��, :4 k y,u�. ` "g.A. Margaret Duwamish r" a ,� t ' a I -.-twip` ,, `t k` ' . Edwards. 'I tried to get Indian Chief �'• ' �, x r `� - . . 1 t ,. "* Before Henry f.A,,V,. .�a' r r .,, fi�t rt ."-, -'..v4. , .,wg- ' F ^`:� '� r ,a, s , ,.�,,a.. �, ' ' s, 5s..v, s�5s .'aa . she died, some visual Moses.: the �3, x" 4�, ,. -, s�.a ,a aim ..v ,u�G t r ,sg` w" Jenni man •many " y i` ,e. ., ;, r.- x Edwards told humor in to hold � �I �3. 7 .� h5 4� consider to om,4/,',,,',,f #rx*yam , 7 � sar7. ,�t .' � a story about > f • be the father �q "' e 1 f " `., 4 : f - rY ,, u ,r X m a v 4",y.< r , how the rail- the KIdS Interest. of Renton. � r*x�*t � .A1423 r` c" ` 'r t,,.. r�* .zg� ( road bridge Holt,who g �rh� .i i " .,.0 s 1.,,- d .r-r .. • ,. '.t, `3"vi1ta'-.m ,�. :-Y 4P,4,. h� ^eTaf: §`i z.O x�!,,; on Shattuck Joyce Holt also plays u�' J ter S } ` x �" t r ' '" ,'A`''` � - sip w'yr _.� i ' . '' emu' yg ;r-<. Avenue the Piano• , t`t r*r `F came to be. • harp , andii.``.1 ; r,ate'`; s lam +" ,41 K › V ' i it As Holt tells it, the area recorder, designed a chicken : ` ftA ti,�y ? � .� r-4, ,.,,R ,,,,,�N �!, stretching from Wells Avenue to puppet that will be used and 44 : t. 4 ,� 1 e yap Longacres was mostly a dairy others created horses. x r ;I-.. ,.1,�r.001-- r 0 , ` � ' ezi. 4. farm run by Erasmus Smithers, "I tried to get some visual . , , � `''-' 7"zi r JN, Ad one of the city's founders. humor into hold'the kids'in- �-�,. � -, �� t. .� �''�, � e.a ' ft,5 N� yl am' ai b, 'ram u r .b § " 4 y .}c 's. In 1877, the Seattle Walla serest,"she said. ", �,'�'"�.�,.zr' - �• -;� ��:r-�•��� �`'� ��� ==���` Walla tranportation Co.wanted Holt conducted almost all of Photo by David Nelson to put a train through Smither's her, research through written property and add a bank to con- historical accounts and also ex- Joyce Holt,who wrote the musical"Rentennial"for the city's Centennial Pageant,looks trot 'ater. Smithers was changed email with the presi- over her script.The musical reviews Renton's history,from its founding in 1901 to the con that the new railroad dent of the Duwarnish Tribal 1990s. and „_.... would prevent him Council and interviewed Dennis . from getting his cows from barn Mullen, owner of Uptown house. When that petered out,because "It was really interesting. to pasture. Glassworks. Puppets really connect with so many of the towns were corn- There was far too much inter- So a"four-cow"tunnel Was Holt, 'who's interest in kids,she said. pany towns,they went away." esting material to put in,"Holt created, allowing Smithers to - writing began'as a child, has "On one level,a six or seven But not Renton. said."I really like the research. move his livestock under the been closely involved with the year-old.knows this can't pos- Though she hated history It was fulfilling to dig in and railroad. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter sibly be real but they suspend when she was in school, Holt find answers to things 1 didn't Holt wrote the story of the Day Saints and kids' theater their disbelief and actually talk says she loved the process of know." • four-cow tunnel as a project for productions, where she's to it,"she said. writing about Renton's history. her monthly writer's group and worked on set design as well as "A few years ago, KOMO submitted it to the city-for pos- marionettes.She started in.1983 TV did a show about Renton, sible use as part of the with a Mother Goose ventrilo- calling it the most boring town Centennial Pageant. - .luism act and continued de- . in Washington," she said,"but When the Centennial plan- signing puppets,some of which .there was a fully.developed ning committee decided to-use adorn the inside of the family's town here before the coal boom. one work as the musical stage play,"Rentennial,"Holt agreed to write it. Musician Harley Brumbaugh collaborated witih Holt on the musical and Ray , , awe' 100 Yew ' c�v %Ze t -Vv ,i,ento -ipe 190 . 2001 Featured WV- hi Ce A S a-wveAi T n ent nl� item Centennial Mug - $7.00 _ •a�ax ' s '��}``" >f en This beautiful, cobalt blue glass z4,�1 mug features the Centennial logo t ' { - �.a , �k 1V-,0/ Centennial on one side and thephrase Cel- `,. t �-� k� • { � mn�, souvenirs K , ebrating 100 Years on the other. ' , y i „< '� 4 --- I Microwave and dishwasher safe. `� h are available '' - R l'1 4� „A 1 at the following ' Lapel Pin - $5.00 � A 1, . 10 <. locations: ApL I r 9 kr ,.... •This gold, blue, and green enamel k ill 4 � �r . • F=-Y .7. y"` :a lapelCentennial pin features the: logo and comes with a heavy T-Shirt- $12.(10 Renton City Hall r ,;.••-. .. - 5 I clasp. White, short sleeve, 7th Floor Mayor's Office -, <,4, n ‘ screen-printed shirt. 1055 South Grady Way 1 4 = ''" Other Souvenir Items: NI' °,..„:1,, w/ Set of 10 Notecards - $5.00 Polo Shirt- $22.00 Renton Historical Museum - tT or KeyChain - $4.00 Short sleeve, navy blue polo {f ,it 3 , 235 Mill Avenue South ;, a�ii*, , , Pen - $6.00 with embroidered logo. • Highlands A&H Hallmark • A.' Qt n! Ill, Sweatshirt - $25.00 g Gunmetal gray, long sleeve, 2816 NE Sunset Blvd Centennial Playing Cards -'00: trN , Fry zip-front sweatshirt with $6.00 ,y } , c . 4, embroidered logo. Renton Flower Shop Sure to be a collectors item, ;`=*4?, ' ; ,�,5 - sir,.: 410 South Third Street this deck features a collage of i'x1 �''t`r . Youth T-Shirt < ..e ., Renton history on the back, with 9, ,ter $9.00 __ 14�- x Greater Renton* tirr it •� � 4 f9F a different historical image on ,a" 4r,,,,, ` _,` �a , 9 ,#: White short A; ,� s,v .N ov Chamber of Commerce .. the face of each individual sleeve shirt 1.;villitiet:ilititi ��,_...�- �;a, ���� 300 Rainier Avenue N.playing card. r4 withredor �� .r a �,�:,.fit es�}blue trim. ; r, °t All product prices Honor our past - Celebrate our present - Imagine our future include taxi Amaillismommomilinnimmiummim , • • c Renton Reporter•April,18, 2001•'• 13 -• ®• DIE RCT• .:IN ce om Your Local Businesses ... i 2 2 s,...err..j.<. ^.':s.ai.>.:u Y..>3......:A..,,....;...�....:r..:<<G...ss . ,::......w.. :.,.,. ^>:3 ...., ... ..: :... >'. s.....,...-..-„ �.o.,...:..a i...,.......... .. .y :.::.:: ;::` _ Renton residents could soon Pact• N • NptYropaTn have the opportunity to be a part p of history with a role in 'est In: � :: `'-''` '"'' "� . Rentennial,.Renton's -centennial Mark Frederiekseit �ND:` pain • pageant. • H ealth ^ JPrimary,,•, , .,..y,,.,_,, This premier production will zdaches for cancer,toxicity,allergies, Natural Ttedfirneitts � involve approximately 60•per ; infection formers of all ages. Renton Arts • • s,and more with .t�ti.Ost"heals` `pr#,,,:its;=.; g tes Covered' FDA-approved Computerized `4http I/drmark nd home Plan Together (RAPT) will hold sultation • Thermography. ':<; ttnet` w<.; :;;': j< :; _,:;;, auditions for Rentennial on • ,25 - Saturday,April 28 from.9 a.m.to. t • 1•Renton :`425) -228.9598 • 1 p.m.and Sunday,April29 from , 1 :dical Center J �°"RENTON HIGHLANDS 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Renton First . . • . ^ ;: -, ;:, �.,.,,. w. ; ::.; Methodist'Church, 2201 t, United urch _; N.E. Fourth St. : .;^rev :..:.,.w,.tte<:,. ..:_: ::,. :.; :°. : :..:. ......_.. . 1. Actors of all skill levels will `"°' ''_ ' be able to audition for roles that t: SSx • Weddings include both fictional and histor- . ! > „42 <: • Hi h School/Seniors . ical characters. :. fi=:s: g 4 • Commercial Written by Joyce Holt and di LIC+ s rected by Diane Ziebert, !0 , Rentennial is a. family oriented g g � h , • Portraits .N 4 � theatrical production repre • • 3 -�'� �,/ senting Renton's diverse and ` • '' `" J , 1 IQi • unique history. The pageant is a ����` H > M a• multi act play that will highlight t lI�'i K� .1 y - . �...... (425) 228-2702 significant historical events of Athlon the last 100 years. • j. ;^ Intermixed between scenes mom • uter wil l combinat ion of original P. inµ °°-•>.V'M-.- ..-.°-- -_; " .x--5- --, and era music as well as dance $799` w • i...) '•; . LETTERtHEAD•'ENVELOPES•BUSINESS CARDS; • presentations. Music director Ray Johnson and consultant A. ` °`9'-,w; HarleyBrumbaughhaveteamed6Pain ,. .�<:.:.-:.,.,M m z;9' ,.; :. ` m up to provide the musical back ?'"_.A•-•.: C• := drop of Renton through the 39p 8 < m The production will be held at •�° - f 42 4j4 :: .`'.'^ °z the Lindbergh High School .. --, Et -- sschei, 0 .6182. „ ': ':K.a ' u N Auditorium Sept.7, 8 and 9. For �y�;:> <%':::^F:' vl r '1 9sl s .sir::y.;; �a%coin 4...> ,4<^ ;': o more information about audi • • - 1'":a. ,LL. - S yl A4go.,, 3 tions, call Nancy Hoben, (425)- aseci l#list.:' . . LOGO DESIGN•FULL COLOR PRINTING•MENUS•BROCHURES� 228 2953. ' :._ +.f Recycle • recycl • e '• ! United • Generators : .• • - r .. Generators f; I Chippers :....._..,.....,^...,,,..<.....__.... ..<. ..._... ' Rentals • Chainsaws' F'^° The Right Equipment A/�J / • Pumps www rentonreporter coin : • i Aiwa: s:_ ,: : ag For All Your Rental Needs Y. 50 credit RENTON ••' p ` n fors. # 1100 Bronson WayN. • (425) 226-1414 R` 615 b:usi:neas A nonrn SERVING-HC)MF(Wri PS R,rriKITDArTnpc clnlrL tong . • SOUTH COUNTY `D $ WI 612001 www.southcountyjournal.com ' Renton 's• 100— ear histoon stage . cows_ ,: sat in a classroom at the quake was just a warning. ■The Rentennial— four cows F f 5- school listening as her 10- "Now that we have your , a Here's your chance to play a wide." :: year-old granddaughter, attention:Give us your i role in Renton's history—a It's ci ;- F Nicole Hugill,read a story power. Give back your sun- mp•:4 , as part of the school's liter- shine.Take back your rain. • stage role,thatis. still there,. q :t ;, ; r,t, y �L, . conference. Then we'll take back our The city celebrates its she said. =K ary 100th anniversary this • It's the The story,titled"Fluffy earthquakes." September with a host of narrow al,krfoft� � Goes To Visit Grandma,"was Auburn's Mary Norman activities including the -- railroad . tioMpoit about a family of rabbits.The forwards the following - ' rabbit,Nicole response,received via a "Renterinial," a centennial underpass grandma pageant written by Joyce just Mary Swift wrote,had a brain aneurysm friend in Arizona:. Holt and directed by Diane . across and ended up in the hospital. "Dear California, Zieliert. - :. 1 . from the South County Then she went"to a place - "We don't like threats of,::.... The enactment of the I back of Scene where they would make her the people who make them. , ,. city's history,scheduled the prop- ,s gain her strength back," "We'll keep our power. Sept:7,8 and 9 in the erty where the RentonKmart Nicole read. "We never wanted your Lindbergh High School audi- store now stands. . 'Fluffy and everyone else. sunshine.' torium,will involve some 60 Besides the Rentennial, went to visit her every day. "We miss our rain. performers. .. the city also plans a birthday. Soon after that they got her "And we'll see your earth Auditions are scheduled. party"with cake for 2001"at home therapy and got to take quake and raise you a vol- Saturday,April 28,from 9 Liberty Park on Thursday, her,home. cano. a.m.to 1 p.m.and Sunday, Sept. 6,the city's actual date "When they got to their "The People of. Washington." April 29,from 6-9 p.m.at the of incorporation. home Grandma was very RE First United ' "We're billing it as an old . glad and everything changed . ■Last Wishes—Aco- MI list Church,2201 plE fashioned picnic:Bring your back to normal.Well, at least Worker was describing what Fourth St.,Trenton. supper and come,"she said. close to normal." her husband told her he There are roles for people The event will include fire- Was that a real story or a wants done if he dies. of all ages,said Nancy 1 works and a mini parade fea- pretend one,the teacher "He wants to be cremated Hoben,chairman of the pro- turing the city's centennial asked. That's when Nicole —and have his ashes put in a duction committee. I float. pointed to Hugill. container and kept in the For example, "There's a "It's the first time we'll "It's real. There's my glove box of his 1965 Ford scene at the beginning where have a float,"Hoben said. grandma,"Nicole told the Falcon,"she said. the river has flooded and Besides the Renton River audience of classmates and That was his first car,the there are kids on the chicken Days parade,it's also sched- parents. one he got 15 years ago whenhe was 16.The only prolilerti, coop holding chickens,"she uled for five other events— The room went silent. he said,was that nepbew;' said.. including Daffodil Days and Heads turned. shwanted hers that ad's car "One of the other scenes the Seafair parade. Then there was the sound when he died. that's good is there's a. For information on the of clapping.Some people. scene where the railroad is "Rentennial"auditions, call flashed a"thumbs up." Her husband,s response? going through and Erasmus Hoben at 425-228-2953. And Yes,Hugill wiped "That's fine,as long as he--- keeps my ashes in the glove-. Smithers(one of the 91ity's I The Grandma Bunny— away a tear. box." early pioneers)is not inter- It happened at Federal II Take That! — ested because it will cut Way's Adelaide Elementary Remember the letter purport- South County Scene is through his property and his School.And it brought tears edly from residents of written by Mary Swift t and cows won't be able to get to JoAnn Hugill's eyes. California to the people of appears Wednesday, across,"Hoben said. ' To understand why,you Washington that was making Thursday, Friday and That problem was solved have to know that Hugill had Internet rounds. Sunday. Call 253 872=6672 when the railroad agreed to a stroke last June. It went something like or email mary.swif t@ "build a pass-through for the A week and a half ago,she this: "Last week's earth- southcauntyjournal.com. L 3 4 :: ry'i"K z. -. - \'_-E Y� ` �✓ t .fi x'T.w` 4C��•'�. a nt c.. - a 1 -ar - Y. •)�:e: :, -me. ,.3 ..A.Z:;..:z M t y1,Z`)wr .., . x ,; ', .cam i --_zx K _`s= q^` t".,:Y.1�` ' t S > • >': 3 f „' ,, ' C� .,^=Y<7y _F . r; -.4e r, website:www.ci.renton.wa.us'pressrel F 0 R - �Y O NM me d ate +c) er. cop City of Renton- 1055 South Grady Way- Renton,WA 98055 r e For information contact: Diana Hagen 425-271-3881ease April 3, 2001 Centennial Pageant offers Renton a living history AuditionsiselforApri/28&29,2001 Renton residents could soon have the opportunity to be a part of history with a role in Rentennial, Renton's Centennial Pageant. This premier production will involve approximately 60 performers of all ages. Renton Arts Plan Together (RAPT) will be holding auditions for Rentennial on Saturday, April 28th, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 29th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Renton First United Methodist Church, located at 2201 NE 4th in the Renton Highlands. There are roles for all levels of ability and parts will vary in size—such as cameo appearances. Parts include depictions of both historical and fictional characters. Written by Joyce Holt and directed by Diane Ziebert, Rentennial is a family-oriented theatrical production representing Renton's diverse and unique history. The pageant is a multi-act play that will highlight significant historical events of the last 100 years. Holt became interested in Renton history after listening to a neighbor talking about the "Four Cow Wide Tunnel," located near the present day K-Mart store in downtown Renton. She wrote about the tunnel for inclusion in the pageant and later was asked to,write the entire production. Though the project seemed at first to be quite an undertaking, Holt said "it was an opportunity to learn a lot about Renton that I didn't already know." Holt, a Renton resident for 23 years, raised two daughters, volunteered in Renton schools, took programming classes, and wrote three novels. Holt has been involved in a dozen small amateur stage productions over the past two decades, writing scripts, composing lyrics for musicals, and designing and constructing set pieces and costumes, including a two-person cow and a two-person elephant. Rentennial, Holt's latest endeavor, will celebrate the past and envision the future. It will also emphasize the strengths of Renton's multi-cultured citizens. "I tried to weave in the importance of the Duwamish Indians. Renton has such a multi-ethnic culture, it seemed a good beginning to the pageant to show the cooperation of the different peoples who settled here. This area was unique in that white settlers chose to co-exist with their Indian neighbors," Holt said. Intermixed between scenes will be a combination of original music, era music, and dance presentations. Music director Ray Johnson and music consultant Harley Brumbaugh have teamed up to provide the musical backdrop of Renton through the years. -more- According to Holt, Rentennial is entertainment for the whole family. "I geared it to appeal to all ages, with visual humor for kids, a teenage viewpoint through the first act with lots of roles for youth, and, for everyone, intriguing glimpses of Renton's past...likely to spark a touch of nostalgia for long-time residents," she said. Continuing with the partnerships in the Renton community, the Centennial pageant is being produced for the Centennial Celebration by Renton Arts Plan Together (RAPT), a collaborative effort among various arts organizations in Renton. Spearheaded by the Renton Municipal Arts Commission, this group has representatives from Valley Community Players, Allied Arts of Renton, Writer's Group, Renton All City Band, Renton Centennial Task Force, City of Renton, Renton PTA Council, Renton Retired Teachers Association, Renton School District, and Renton Technical College. RAPT has a long history of supporting and promoting the arts to families in Renton. The production will be held at the Lindbergh High School Auditorium the weekend of September 7th, 8th, and 9th. For more information about auditions, call Nancy Hoben at 425-228-2953. nto 1901.�2001 entenA1-1� Honor r past. Yl� Honor our past. 11 Celebrate our present. E A., Celebrate our present. t(J Imagine our future. 21tiolu� � Imagine our future. � _t 9p1 f .9U1 240�: I\'/11/;�/V I VV I V y ...• --_ —__ - C IbI��� e V I cVVi '-^"' ;' • y -f Januaryte J _ _- Y1�� a ��te11�� - thru December, 2001 January thru December, 2001 RAPT continues planning for Renton's RAPT continues planning for Renton's premier Centennial performance premier Centennial performance Renton Arts Plan Together is producing Renton Centennial's Renton Arts Plan Together is producing Renton Centennial's premier performance, a family-oriented theatrical production premier performance, a family-oriented theatrical production representing Renton's diverse and unique history. Entitled representing Renton's diverse and unique history. Entitled Rentennial, this production will take the shape of a pageant, featuring Rentennial, this production will take the shape of a pageant, featuring a multi-act play that will highlight significant historical events during a multi-act play that will highlight significant historical events during each decade. Intermixed between scenes will be a combination of each decade. Intermixed between scenes will be a combination of original music, era music, and dance presentations. original music, era music, and dance presentations. Written by Joyce Holt of Renton and directed by Diane Ziebert the Written by Joyce Holt of Renton and directed by Diane Ziebert the production will emphasize the strengths of Renton's multi-cultured production will emphasize the strengths of Renton's multi-cultured citizens, celebrate the past, and envision the future. Ray Johnson, citizens, celebrate the past, and envision the future. Ray Johnson, music director and Harley Brumbaugh, music consultant have music director and Harley Brumbaugh, music consultant have teamed-up to provide the musical backdrop of Renton through the teamed-up to provide the musical backdrop of Renton through the years. years. The production will be held at the Lindbergh High School The production will be held at the Lindbergh High School Auditorium the weekend of September 7th, 8th, and 9th. Auditorium the weekend of September 7th 8th and 9th Continuing with the partnerships in the Renton community, the Continuing with the partnerships in the Renton community, the Centennial pageant is being produced for the Centennial Celebration Centennial pageant is being produced for the Centennial Celebration by Renton Arts Plan Together (RAPT), a collaborative effort among by Renton Arts Plan Together (RAPT), a collaborative effort among various arts organization in Renton. Spearheaded by the Renton various arts organization in Renton. Spearheaded by the Renton Municipal Arts Commission, this group has representatives from Municipal Arts Commission, this group has representatives from Valley Community Players, Allied Arts of Renton, Writer's Group, Valley Community Players, Allied Arts of Renton, Writer's Group, Renton All City Band, Renton Centennial Task Force, City of Renton, Renton All City Band, Renton Centennial Task Force, City of Renton, Renton PTA Council, Renton Retired Teachers Association, Renton Renton PTA Council, Renton Retired Teachers Association, Renton School District, and Renton Technical College. RAPT has a long School District, and Renton Technical College. RAPT has a long history of supporting and promoting the arts to families in Renton. history of supporting and promoting the arts to families in Renton. For additional information about the pageant, please contact Diana For additional information about the pageant, please contact Diana Hagen at 425-271-3881. Hagen at 425-271-3881. website:www.ci.renton.wa.us/pressrel F p R immediate + LI egfp City of Renton- 10551South Grady Way-Renton,WA 98055 r e For information contact: Diana Hagen 425-271-3881ease Centennial Pageant, BENTENNIJ1L offers Renton a living history Auditions set for April 28 & 29 2001 p s Who: Call for Actors/Performers -volunteers of all ages, levels, abilities What: Auditions for roles - historical and fictional characters Where Renton First United Methodist Church, 2201 NE 4th, Renton When: Saturday, April 28, from 9:00-1:00 p.m. Sunday, April 29, from 6:00-9:00 p.m. JOIN A COMM UNITY TY EFFORT Renton residents could soon have the opportunity to be a part of history with a role in Rentennial, Renton's Centennial Pageant. This premier production will involve approximately 60 performers of all_- ages. Renton Arts Plan Together (RAPT) will be holding,auditions for Rentennial on Saturday, April 28th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 29th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Written by Joyce Holt and directed by Diane Ziebert, Rentennial is a family-oriented theatrical production representing Renton's diverse'and unique history. The pageant is a multi-act play that will highlight significant historical events of the last 100 years. Intermixed between scenes will be a combination of original music, era music, and dance presentations. Music director Ray Johnson and music consultant Harley Brumbaugh have teamed up to provide the musical backdrop of Renton through the years. The production will be held at the Lindbergh High School Auditorium the weekend of September 7th, 8th, and 9th. For more information about auditions, call Nancy Hoben at 425-228-2953. 4111 nto 190 .y- OO e eni� Centennial events heat up this spring Drawn by James Wilhoit, - Transportation Division For something a little different and unique to showcase Rentonis history, look for a Centennial parade float to '.� 10,, �� /` �' you Dappear in various parades around the region. The float -I ;� A FLC' Tr debuts at the Tacoma Daffodil Parade on April 21st at _� `l1(so, mal ',1 10:00 a.m.The float,approximately 50 feet long,features • '' three ornate picture frames that capture a moment in the "'`41� � �� E\ NIF+� ' past, present, and future. If you are interested in volun- -- �� I — s . `-r,A, c teering to walk along with the Centennial float at different ,`f A c -------�s , , 4 parades around the region, call Julie at x6522 for details. `�. Mr s 1 J The float will also travel in the following parades:Marysville I ; : , Strawberry Parade,Saturday,June 16th,8:00 p.m.;Renton j '� ` l River Days Parade,Saturday,July 28th, 10:00 a.m.;Seafair w,• ,-. --9 `„' Torchlight Parade, Saturday, July 28th, 7:30 p.m.; and Issaquah Salmon Days Parade, Saturday, Octo- K E N TO M— 1 CO YEA P c' -(��nt b e r6th, 10:00 a.m. OF MOS1 L ITY IN�4OV'�TI2��.f • 1- o Renton Centennial's premier perfor- ;1 * '"`} mance will be a family oriented theatrical 1901 2c o1 production, representing Renton's diverse and unique FlexPass - a great -4. : i history. Entitled Rentennial, this production will take ��`` �� the shape of a pageant,featuring a multi-act play that commuting option �ten� will highlight significant historical events during each de- cade. Intermixed between scenes will be a combination of original music, era music, and dance presentations. The play will em- FlexPass is a transit pass that provides phasize the strengths of Renton's multi-cultured citizens,celebrate the unlimited access to Metro and Sound past,a d envision the future.The production will be held at the Lindbergh Transit services. It is offered as a ben- High School Auditorium the weekend of September 7'h 8'h and 9'h. efit to City of Renton employees free of You, too, could be a part of history with a role in Rentennial.This pre- charge. FlexPass is worth up to mier production will involve approximately 60 performers of all ages. $1,920.00/year if used to commute 20 Rentennial Auditions will be held on Saturday,April 28th,from 9:00 days per month. a.m.to 1:00 p.m.and Sunday,April 29th,from 6:00 p.m.to 9:00 FlexPass is a benefit that you can tai- p.m. There are roles for all levels of ability. Parts for to your individual needs. There is no cissanJ will vary in size and include depictions of both obligation to use FlexPass. It is up to you • S 's historical and fictional characters. For more as to when, how much, or whether you . \, ili ;, information about auditions and audition loca- use it. �- tions, call Nancy Hoben at 425-228-2953. Your Flexpass allows you unrestricted .e�Y y� - A roximatel 20laser-en ravedcentennial and unlimited access to all Metro and - �� stone markers will be placed throughout Renton Sound Transit services during the time smithers'I;ome�eadduring the year, marking historically significant that you are employed by the City of 185 " items and events. The first two markers, mea- Renton. Metro and Sound Transit ser- /, 4t suring 12 inches by 24 inches,will be placed in city side- vices will cost you no additional money. ��,M,,ji 341 ,4!�'' walks this month. One features Henry Moses and an- However, the Sounder Commuter train "" — •'"°"°"""'" other features the Tobin Saw Mill.Other markers will fea- may cost you an additional dollar each -r= ture the Smithers Homestead, the first train depot, and way you ride. the first school house. A "History Lives Here" map, featuring each Unlimited use means that you may use marker and its corresponding history,will be available after all the mark- FlexPass after work or on days that you ers have been placed. The guide will serve to educate citizens and are not scheduled to work.FlexPass can visitor . be used to commute to and from work, travel to doctor or dentist appointments, Fire Department recognizes employees SeaHawks, Sonics and Husky games, shopping excursions,jury duty or for any and all other travel that public transpor- Recently, Rick Laycock was recognized as Firefighter of the Quarter tation options allow you access to. by the Renton Fire Department. He received a plaque during a brief Paperwork for FlexPass takes less presentation at Station 11 where he is assigned on "C"shift. than a minute to fill out. Remember, On March 6th,Captain Mark Peterson was recognized as Renton's G FlexPass is NON-TRANSFERABLE and Firefighter of the Year at the annual awards banquet hosted by the is for your exclusive use while you are , Lake City Elks. Award recipients from many fire departments around employed with the City of Renton. If the greater Seattle area were recognized at this annual event. The 4 you have questions, please contact award's banquet was attended by Mark's family and several mem- our Employee Transportation Coor- bers of the Renton Fire Department. dinator at x7246. Greater Renton BOARD OF tk4Chamber of Commerce - � ,\ DIRECTORS Denis Law-Chair Renton Reporter Allison Beltz PACCAR,Inc. Susan Braukus Puget Sound Energy First Savings Bank of Renton Larry Brown Star Properties PRESENTS Gene Burwe Group Health Cooperativee The Greater Renton Chamber of Commerce George Chappell "Centennial 2001"Business Expo Owest Communications Jay Covington City of Renton Hugh Crozier Business Expo Vendors Bank of America Trade & Consumer Show Logistics: Cost per space $150.00 Bob Dunn Cat's Eye Group Inc. • Set-up: Wed, March 28th, 6:30pm -9:30pm Dolores Gibbons Thursday, March 29th, 9:00am -2:00pm Renton School District • Exhibitor Mixer: Thursay, March 29th,3:00pm -4:00pm Bruce Hudson Hudson's Designer Portraits • Show Time: Thursay, March 29th,4:00pm -7:00pm Victor Karpiak • Location: Holiday Inn Ballroom and Spruce Room c,.f.cwings Bank ofRenton • Provided: One table (3x6) & one chair Gary Kohlwes Exhibitor Signage (Upon Request) Heron Community Foundation Exhibitor Space (Approx. 8 ft. width) Joann Lee White Table Draping Knight,Vale&Gregory Phone and Electrical Hook-ups available upon request Mike Lowry how Enterprise Washingtonn • Door Prizes: Each Exhibitor is responsible for organizing their Marcie Maxwell company's own raffle drawing. Windermere Real Estate • Tear Down: Thursday,March 29th, 7:O0pm-9:00pm Marni Ness • Spirit of Washington Dinner Train Show is open to the Public - $5.00 Admission Fee Joan Stewart (Free admission with Business Card) Renton Greenhouse&Florist For additional Information call (425) 226-4560 Ron Stroben Farmers Insurance (Approx. 700-800 people attend this event) David Tracy , Attorney at Law • TRADE SHOW SPONSORS: Liz Warman Title Sponsor: First Savings Bank of Renton The Boeing Company Corporate Sponsors: Sharon Eklund MetroPacijic Community Credit Union President CEO Holiday Inn Select Co-Sponsors : Papa John's Pizza 300 Rainier Ave.N. Renton,WA 98055 ASSOSCIATE SPONSORS Great American Catering 425.226.4560 Lazergraphics fax:425.226.4287 ' lail:sharone®renton-chamber.com Renton Reporter www.renton-chamber.com Spend Polar ,ry etwfi, exciting II evenings M s Renton Centennial vitl• . NOrth west :." March 15, 2001 y the fs. ."-nto - _�_ Attend one 4 0ente ti .... , ::::::;:' event or �:. - call four! featuring M%1arch 1 .. '..Centennial Classic,':° Chef Kane'Banyaketu of Royal Orchid h- ; April 26 Chef Joe Dollente of Armondo's . Graduationi.Dinner Chef Raul Garcia of Torero's:;-:.;:: -,,:-. . Chef Beth Fuller of RiverRock Grill May 17 Chef Faye Hong of Hong's Cafe Demonstration Chef Amadeus Amador of McGowan's Dinner IP , • . . - -.,•' ,,•.:i';, ,1 Junre 1 4 Observe the preparation of food specialties, then enjoy ; All.-Star'Class ie.::.':r' the cuisine with complementing fine wines. and Silent Auction Guests receive limited-edition Celebrity Chefs Scholarship Series wine glasses, gift bags, and special programs including 1 0 0 1 {f _ the evening's menu and recipes. 4w,0 - Net proceeds benefit the college's culinary scholarships and $e�eAtV endowment, as well as providing general scholarship dollars. _ ` r). - (--k k. k v _ . k_ -• Sponsored byV.)- , .- - t k ‘ t , . Km* sEATTLESBEST �4'f l:‘'��'1. ar(\-fik) ..-.• r IV- k :';!y.V. , • • Renton Technical College Foundation . 00 N1: 1 ourth Stl Lt . ' `,<t nton W/\ 98056=41 9J . (425) 235-2352 ext. 5728 • • • I.. Rentcn:Reporter:'• .March 7,2001 4 3" s from - , a • =tn ° y • Banners.mark ■ a K�c.Y a g �spital 100 years of: n fig' 3:27 p.m. cl ' ins 30 foot by r• a : lit Renton his tory • ise engulfed in litiN on's.Y Rent history and.c.om- :apt:Bob Defines. • r. . : .: rs were able to ex- • ilea./ munity will be celebrated, this t 411........, b • t year'as the city marks its_centen flames within 20 X o- nial anniversary.To decorate the ',. \- community, crews. are hanging • s a lesson to be ' ' > :; `.:;; festive blue and green centen this it is don't go I ' • » ,_ nial banners on street poles i burning house, • + u , t throughout the city. of the fire, which i..': .: ' z City employees Kevin • < • stimated $150,000 � x "" Kennedy and Joe Perez started ro T> putting up the banners last • nder investigation. 1. : '' '- i. `., � ' may ''� week. So far about 20 of the • `°`z' . 100 banners have been installed. nylli o re!` , � �' The rest of the banners will go . �i��� � _ - up over the_next few weeks at . � ` major intersections in the city. • • 1 -.$,< Y 1$ Renton Technical College usands•of f. ` made the metal brackets needed t 'K a ' • to hang the banners.Welding in- an d m ad e. . r , ' . • structors Dave Parker and Frank �' Adams helped their students items you � Y �„ � r ,' �, _ � t r �,- make over 100 brackets for the can't find r 3zw a .�x .... ^. city. ����' I J, *_ t 1 "This hands on project has a�, :.here: given the students some real-life else! , : experience'to complement their Photo by Denis Law >, Kj- a:; ;': training, Parker said. "We can • y ' two =''s '';r°' Transportation division employee Kevin Kennedy (pic- .all take pride as .we drive ,,,fT"--A,Ztt °7.ttured) and 'Joe Perez recently installed this-Centennial 'dough Renton and see these =�� banner'one of 100 scheduled to be placed around Renton.iiiiii colorful banners promoting the : ..x:n:..0: �:,.g. centennial." • '..'''''''''''' - Belton x uNG a1D sai.E' — While the official milestone ALL-IN-THE EAR HEARING AID "birthday" for the city will be � ,° ., ... .� �.:;;.-. �:�-��:; t. s ecial events ex�-` . ..� � „ h ....., .; .., held eP P <: Bei>orte 04 5U hibitions,performances, and ac� f otos0nte;S15I va •' r • -�:�. 3. >:,:Y ' -_;;< .�:�z<,�4_. trusties will be. held throughout �O�S1Cy t•01:• tes €xg,fitting &sei ' - : x the year. . .S.� * ..a.io�r3¢:� .; :: ,.;F;?.;s. :....:. r c x <.r * "Th::..k::�:.�.:.:;.:::..:,.�:..::.w..< :;,.�� ,;.:;<„-:m�F:�.�:.:;.�.�>.:�.� �;....x.�.�:< a centennials ucelebration . has • f 1 SHA we'veGMoved""IS SOUND ASSOCIATES, INC. the Renton business community, : ' . :„ . Serving the,:. . >C�per '241 Sunset Blvd , Renton • civic organizations, and indi- • West of 1405, Puget sound • 425 251-5477 rocs 1958 visual boosters," said Mayor Corner, Sunset.„&.. 3... S �] ., . .;:Call for other locations Jesse Tanner. • 31st • - Renton city grant • nter •-• 1J1jItt)WRFworkshop tonight sinner. YM+tyls ._ Fa The cit of Renton is hosting .. Y tor:R�tary At ., __._.w:.._._.._. ' a neighborhood grant workshop ibt- S on Wednesday;March 7 from 6 • I nunity Servingthe South CountyP•m.. to 7 p.m• on the seventh floor of City.Hall. g ! Since 1929 Citizens interested in ap . grant , 1 in for a government .�:..._ pl ying g ry:� Ety _ ��: •• :�:�-r� .•>_.<�:•:>.::.:: re invited to attend the work- . is ¢'r a 3 4y:t� :S i$< y: r' about the tolearn bo hop spurpose, Y lQ,� . path LILUULLU WS uuwil we ivisquany . geologists in the last 10 years spring melt. en — less than half the aver- ' If March w er behaves is that Mount Rail: like all ;till is River. r pre- T h n o w p a c k i n age.The region needs another as usual, a li ess than 4 Uberaga said they waited other volcano nth e Snoqu�• Pass is 66 inches— 22 inches of rain this year,but inches of rair_ _ __kel to fall Cascade Mountains, are dan- Y outside for about 45 minutes )fer.the about 22 inches below the 88- the rainyseason,which tradi: and high daytime tempera- but nothing materialized. gerous geologic places. sees inch average for this time of tionally'begins in October and tures.should hover around 44 Checks were also made of the . Mount Rainier is ringed by ist'2.7 year.. . . ends in May,is more than half degrees.However,February's Tahoma River and Kautz seismometers to monitor reeks By the first day of March . over. temperatures averaged 41 Creek, sites of'mudflows in earthquake activity which n last year, nearly 25 inches.':of Although the weather got . degrees.- about 3.5 degrees the past from glacial out- could b use of rain had fallen—only 12 inch- cold enough last month to : below average. bursts and avalanches.on the e a prelude to an erup • - tion or massive mudflows mountain.Surveys - --- - - - -- by staff of those that hat could threatened-the South Puget Sound area. •• - THE 5TH AVENUE MUSICAL THEATREMU5ICF• ROIYA�[511Y.'� areas found no signs of prob- .. A spokesman at t h e Hawaiian 'Land & o . : COMPANY PRESENTS : -A-'*. SNERMANEDWARDS lems with roads, water and Seismology Laboratory at the • **.: , *.:.. wastewater systems. More in- yr • AMERICA'SHISTORY-MAKINGMUSICAL ** < Book By' University of Washington 1 utse 1 Vul • PETER STONE depth checks, includinga fl 7113� • "'•�, y- said yesterday that have ;aribbean Cruise Line's *'* '` `,, ' ' •D�REn o Y ` over of the park, were noticed no unusual activity islon of the Seas * szl sT(PHENTERR(LL planned for yesterday and from the mountain monitors May 6th 2001 F * * today. * that measure earthquakes • f Judging by the security and ground movement inside Arrive Depart * *,. * * � ;; camera overlooking the park the volcano. to Honolulu and check in to the * *••. ;* • %, * 1 iotel Waikiki Prince Kuhio P � ` enjoy the sights of Oahu 'k � * �' * to help locate centenarians rhu • BRIEFLY is x° *` * •. With connections to Renton. Vision of the Seas Midnight *' ���n�i'� . .: �� pTHE REAL �� • i��' � • Call Sara Garner at 425-430- Kauai 7:00am 3:00pm ��N , � ., ; � , . ;;A COMPILED BY JOURNAL STAFF 6571 or visit the spotlight sec- i faui 7:00am 42.'Sb -: 'ay. STORY �� x` r faui • tion of Renton's Web site at' Li 6:00pm �� RA�, .,,� www.ci.renton.wa.us. a, Hawaii 7:00am 6:00pm 6�L£� i ,4y ,a ��'' 1 ii 7:00am 6:00pm } , -fi l �*.. ,4, t 17 ' z'A: ;: '� f W ', x' `0. City to honor ce AUBURNntenarian k� y d ,;i ',; F'Y i• • BC 7:00am Motorcoach ,`4 f w R � r `�1 . k . � ' <,<' ;:I back to Seattle 43¢. citizens as it turns 100 ,ze e : �; ; '`'< � ' g Thomas Academy to host iith picture window �,t $ r P% _,. x ; sThe city of Renton wants 81i 9.00 -� •, ', ,' ' *• to showcase local citizens open house on March 18 dudes free air from Seattle x,M , wp •q�ABE REYBOLD AS `. JULIAN;PATRICK AS PATTI CO IENOUR AS DAVIDktil,,t; CHETTE AS oom aTNOMA53JEFFERSONti BEN:FRANKLIN : ABIGAILaADAMS JOHNADAMS Who celebrate their 100th Thomas Academy will host cludes free air from Seattle 00 WILL HIS PASSIONATE • DOES THE WISE OLD pCTH �W MAN HOLD HOW DO YOU FOUND a:' birthday this year as part of an admissions open house at �O�oe LONGINGS PREVENT THE SAGE HAVE SOME iTHE:KEY TOA. NATION WHEN YOU'RE'. the cl•ty's centennial celebra 1:30 p,m. March 18 at.20 N.E What's Included? BIRTH OFANATION? NAUGHTY SECRETS? MILITARY VICTORY? OBNOXIOUS AND DISLIKED? tion.CentenarianS will be hon- 49th St.The open house is for vly renovated Radisson Hotel Waikiki Prince Kuhio HISTORY UNFOLDS MARCH 6-;25.AT THE 5TH'AVENUE;THEATRE. o r e d guests a t the Big families interested in admit- i of the Seas(Outside cabin or Balcony Cabin) Birthday asBh on Sept. 6 at ting their children to the acad- Llu,transfers to Radisson Hotel,transfer to the CALL (206) 292-ARTS ,n�.Akiau Q '- ` , Liberty Park. A pictorial dis- emy for the 2001-02 school Motorcoach Vancouver back to Seattle. play of their contributions will Year, OR STOP BY THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE BOX OFFICE ANY TICKETMASTER "�®_ LI�U/SE TICKET CENTER OR WWW.TICKETMASTER.COM.•.TICKETS FROM$17. 1 c"p M also be displayed. For details call Karen Luce Photos:Chris Dennion.• tnnal:�p,.f is referred airline of The Sth Avenue < The community is invited at 253-852-4437 NE 8th,Suite 613•Bellevue *Mauowrs� .:,. :cl P : The 5th Avenue is theatre dedicated to the performing arts and supported by the m nty • ' Ii : i'i coiagj go4 yf'a►„F ROTARY CLUB OF RENTON NEWSLETTER PO Box 509-Renton;Washington 98057 March 1,2001 r- s' '' . Rk- k nto YOUTH OF THE MONTH :-.i Jam%, z ,° ' y Q �'y Congratulations to the following high &y.,-;: F `s Ye t 4.4-4.s t-. .V41 �''0,1 . .a ,+l'-';U firO O�• ,i*P iero ' t"t4 �, - school students who have been selected ' ,n, f s 'i 3iYk J , t;,y:c ..'gyp s t F ., t _ hr, t tU f �� Rotary Youth of the Month for March: v A' , ��4.. ,., �'�f .. . Kerrie Thornton,Renton ,tr ', ..„- ,�I RENTON CELEBRATE �`� '6 , .hr.,-m CENTENNIAL YEAR IN 2001 Sarah Park,Lindbergh ' . `s F� 4a, 7, Renton's rich history and strong spirit will be Danielle Schafer,Hazen 4 9 F..:Ani evident this year as the City celebrates its {, =.W >`: Centennial.While the official milestone "birthday"is actually on September 6,2001, \\1 f,. President Joann I special events,exhibitions,performances and CLUB BOARD activities will be celebrated throughout the !/ 1 ‘\ I OFFICERS year. GREETERS A Centennial Task Force Advisory Committee The following Renton Rotarians have Joann Lee has been meeting for several months to plan volunteered to be greeters at our upcoming• ig • • President and organize Renton's Centennial Celebration. meetings. We thank you: Rick Ross Former Mayor Don Custer serves as chair of the committee whose broad membershipMarch 1st -Neil Watts& President Elect Lee eWheeler Don Person covers many organizations and spans many Past President generations. Today's program is presented by Bob Mc Former Former Mayor Don Custer and Julie Brewer, •}�, <, Treasurer community relations manager for the City of t-ft Nancy Osborn Renton. They will talk to us abouthow Renton ,r F 'J'r` _ is celebrating its 100th birthday this year. Don Secretary and Julie will tell us about the host of special LOS NINOS BOARD MEMBERS events and activities that are planned Jim Baker throughout the spring and summer that will INTERNATIONAL PROJECT Alicia Black culminate with a special Renton Centennial Celebration in earlySeptember. It should be Once again Renton Rotary is helping to send 12 Dennyochnahl p y Renton High School Students,their teacher, and noted that a special exhibit titled,"Century to Tijuana, Dennis Gerber Century" has been at the Renton two enthusiastic Renton Rotarians to Ti J Doug Gibbs ry preparedMexico. The Rotarians who have volunteered for Historical Museum that highlights each decade this year's project are Jay Leviton and Eric Black. King Parker of Renton's history over the past 100 years. The dates for the trip is May 2-5. Sally Rochelle Sue Scott March 8th-Rick Ross show with Caper Lee Wheeler Greg Wilson March 15th-The truth about the power crisis! ROTARY CARES PROGRAM ' Denny Lensgrav will provide us with Puget Sound Energy's spin on the sudden energy crisis One facet of the Renton Rotary Cares Program,a g that has hit the west coast. club service function,is to recognize members of A our club who have suffered some setback or loss and � March 22nd-Our speaker will be King County who deserve support from Renton Rotary.A special thanks to Joan Stewart who, for about two years, NEWSLETTER Sheriff Dave Reichert.The Sheriff will talk to us has quietly filled this function by sending Deadline for submitting items for the about the benefits of regionalized police services. flowers and cards to deserving members. Other newsletter is every Tuesday. Please commitments preclude Joan's continuation in this March 29th-Learn about Gary Kohlwes the function and Bill Craw has agreed to step in. We are fax or e-mail your information to: big Alaskan fisherman!Gary has had two a large club so we need members support to identify Rick Meinig successful careers,one as superintendent of the appropriate members for recognition. Please notify FAX(425)271-1296 Renton School District and a second as a Bill Gaw or Jim Baker when you learn of members mail -rickm@rentOn.scinns.com commercial fisherman in Alaska.You will find deserving support. this program to be outstanding. CAPER MARCH 31st website:www.ci.renton.wa.us/pressrel F o R (caim Immediate os,.. Y 0 s City of Renton- 1055.,South Grady Way-Renton,WA 98055 re_ N� For information contact Julie Brewer(425-430-6522) February 262001 Centennial banners begin to decorate Renton Renton's rich history and strong spirit is evident as the City celebrates its Centennial this year. To decorate the community, the City of Renton is hanging festive blue and eN4 ` ,'4i;f,. green Centennial banners on street poles throughout the City. 6' 4, o City employees Kevin Kennedy and Joe Perez started putting up the banners last 61 x �� : week. So far, about 20 of the 100 banners have been installed. The rest of the ` ," ' banners will go up over the next few weeks at major intersections in the City. . ,M fi# � F Continuing lour history of successful community partnerships, Renton Technical College made the metal brackets needed to hang the banners. kept/ ` 41111 4,07 Welding Instructors Dave Parker and Frank Adams helped their students make over 100 brackets for the City. "This hands-on project has given the . } students some real-life experience to complement their training," Parker 41 ituiosaid. "We can all take pride as we drive through Renton and see these colorful banners promoting the Centennial." While the official milestone "birthday" for the City will be held September 6, 2001, special events, exhibitions,' performances, and activities will be celebrated throughout the year. "The Centennial Celebration has a broad base of support from the Renton business community, civic organizations, and individual boosters," according to Renton Mayor Jesse Tanner: Many organizations and groups that already host and sponsor special events will be adding an element of history during 2001 to celebrate Renton's Centennial. Centennial;events, and exhibits will help to instill a sense of pride in local residents, increase regional awarenessof the community, and celebrate our quality of life. The City of Renton plans to honor our past, celebrate our present, and imagine our future throughout the Centennial year. into • 1.901: 2001 €)//ten-l> website:www.ci.renton.w .us/pressrel F 0 R �Y os 11111U1 m mediate 4. %I CD .4. City of Renton- 1055 South Grady Way-Renton,WA 98055 ease,� For information contact Sara Gamer(425-430-6571) February 26, 2001 City of Renton seeks Centenarians to help bono our past The City of Renton is celebrating its Centennial this year with special events, exhibitions, performances, and activities. Key to this celebration will be showcasing local citizens who have or will soon be celebrating their milestone 1OOth birthday. Centenarians will be honored guests at the "Big Birthday Bash" September 6, 2001 at Liberty Park in Renton. In addition, the City will spotlight centenarians' contributions with a pictorial • display at various locations and events in Renton. The City of Renton invites the surrounding community to help find centenarians with connections to Renton. If you are one of these special people or you know someone who is, contact Sara Garner at 425-430-6571 or visit the spotlight section of Renton's website at www.ci.renton.wa.us. nto. 1901 2001 el) es-0 trator. . 7 something wrong in the mo- They were told that two or J �,,f �r N torhome. three more minutes of e„• °lire Men s di,= ,aranceNzi Suddenly, my daughter and could have left them Lin- 4 ' arc,} ■; I started feeling dizzy,"Lisa re- dead. • remains mystery t i � �� calls "She was complaining of The problem was caused by �r 3„grz,41 • 4,, 4 x� . t ., a sore throat and then she a faulty tail pipe that fell off the The whereabouts of two F� tr��"��� • . r � , men missing from Renton re- ' 0, r0 "' "''P started vomiting and then we motorhome's muffler. �� « '�- both started passing out." Fire department officials mains a mystery. ii � fr i It was 9 a.m. Lisa managed recommend a carbon monoxide Alvin McCluskey,85,dis- �n`�;�. zr'�;�-�'� g s7+�,�, r+ c, r ,� , �..��, Y �}ti �, — -enough-energy--to-pick up-her— detector-be installed-anywhere ------ ---appeared-from-his-home-in- - ,��� ,4�.��•^•�i� �� � ,��.� ��i the Highlands 21,2000, ry O<Q.,��' , cl 'r`t igax' d5 cell phone and call Gregg. that natural gas or propane fuel g t::�R .: '.. ''''='•` 4.w '` '' ' `"'``' "''' "My immediate thought was is used as an energy source, in • - and Robert L. Hills,who was Photo by David Nelson 93 years old at the time of his "get all the.windows open real eluding in houses and on boats, disappearance, was last seen Gregg and Lisa Peterson and daughter Felicia, 6, are quick,"he says. according to Glen ' Gordon, at his south Renton home thankful to be together after a near-fatal emergency Felicia was too weak to get Renton Fire Department'deputy• Oct. 9, 1999. Dec.. 31 interrupted a four-day ski trip to Snoqualmie up from the floor of the mo- chief. In both cases, detectives Pass. had a few leads to follow just after the disappearances, but. "° 4 '- ''` • nothing materialized. Year Q �, education lies ea O �l l.� ����o ,. McCluskey's daughter, said it's been frustrating and dis- Centennial events Renton was contributed at the Renton Historical appointing. then known as r time and' effort Museum kicked off the mu- McCluskey is described offer fun, learning "The Pittsburgh ”pit to creating the seum's"Century to Century"ex- as a white man, 6 feet 1 of the West, biggest event hibit: Special souvenirs, for old and youngbecause of its " ii, this city has including shirts, mugs, key inches tall, 190 pounds with /-� .� a full head of hair. Anyone coal mining op- <:=- " 4' seen in years. chains and writing pens, will be Y By OSCAR HALPERT `� '� Some of the available.for sale beginning this with information about Editor erations. . An t . , McCluskey should call the early Chamber festivities.have month at City Hall, the King County Sheriff's It's 1901'and.Kenton's a far . of Commerce already hap- Historical Museum, the Office. cry from what it will become slogan described Renton as"The pened. • Highlands A&H Hallmark and Hills is a black man,5 feet 100 years later. town.of:payrolls:." The city released 50,000 the Renton Flower Shop. By the 2 inches tall, with gray hair 'Lake Washington's shoreline. In 2001, the.city's Centennial Centennial Calendars in mid- end of January, Centennial ban- and brown eyes. He weighed extends to Rainier Avenue—it Celebration will offer months December. The Boeing ners will go up,around the city at 128 pounds at the time of his would be another 15 years be-' dedicated to teaching about its Company donated paper and major intersections. disappearance and possibly fore the lake level would be low- history and remembering its printing to the project and A series of special "marker" suffers from Alzheimer's dis- ered 8 feet. roots.Former Mayor Don Custer funding help came from the events will take place ease. Only 1,176 people live in the chairs the Centennial Renton School District, Renton throughout the year and, by Anyone with information city, many of them coal miners Advisory Task Force, which Technical College, Valley. February, the first Centennial should contact -the Renton :lured by the promise of jobs. for 18 months has spearheaded. Medical Center and Puget Sound Marker—engraved stones .that • Police Department. Most of the city's coal mining. planning. About:50 people and .Energy. mark specific items in history _ activity would end by 1920. . numerous organizations—have A New Years' Eve ceremony See CENTENNIAL- page 3 'January 17,2001'.'Rentbri'RepOrter•"3 Centennial Daffodil parade and in July the "It'll take the form of an old IRTH C V float will appear at the IKEA fashioned picnic, with lots of continued from page 1 Renton River Days parade. Car stage entertainment, music, and their location—will be buffs-will-be-feasting-their-eyes games and. refreiments," The following were recorded Jan. 3: Wei and Duane placed. July 14 when the Return to Brewer said. The city's also at area hositpals for local par- Garrison,a girl;Tuni and Wayne "One of the first ones will be Renton Car Show arrives. planning "a huge,huge birthday ents: Beal, a boy. the Smithers' homestead," said At some' point between cake,"she added. Jan. 4: Stephanie and Seth Julie Brewer, Renton's commu- August and November, the city The' theatrical pageant will Valley Medical Center Janson, a girl; Charlene and nity relations manager. "We'll will install a public art piece •depict Renton's diverse history Dec. 27: Radost and Peter Douglas Pogue, a boy; Teresa probably do about 20 of those containing a time capsule. The with a multi-act play by Joyce Bobev, a boy. and Kiliva Tafa, a girl. markers throughout the year." capsule's contents have yet to be Holt and musical direction by. Dec.28:Neelima and Madhu Jan. 5: Angie,Sweeney and Walkingtours will be or a- determined. g Harley Brumbaugh , and Ray Vanga, a boy. Joe Perry, a girl. nized around the markers, pro- The events of the year are Johnson. The pageant will take Dec.29: Utami Setiowati and Jan. 6: Jessica Weglage and viding a rich learning likely to be the "Big Birthday place at Lindbergh, High' Rimlip Giat, a boy; Rebbecca Rodney Marshall,a girl;Melissa experience, Brewer said. Bash" in Liberty Park Sept. 6 School's auditorium. 2ichardson and Robert Boprey, and David.LoPiccolo,a girl. Renton Technical College that commemorates the city's in- "My guess is•they'll start i girl; Alana and Dave Masson, . Jan. 7: Kim and Tom will hold the Celebrity Chefs corporation date, and the looking for performers for the i girl; Ida and Larry Hayes, a Nguyen, a girl; Kerry and Jeff Centennial Classic beginning Centennial pageant,. pageant in June,". Brewer said. )oy. Johnson, a boy. March 15. In April, the city's • "Rentennial" Sept. 7, 8 and 9. "In August we'll start a big push Dec. 30: Cystral Ibarra and Centennial Float will make its The birthday party will set the to gear up for that event. We 'atrick Culberton, a boy. Overlake Hospital first appearance in the Tacoma stage for the week's events. want everyone to come to that." Dec. 31: Jody Rodia and Medical Center ames Carlin, a girl; Jamie.and Dec.22: Crystal and Michael oger Burnett, a boy; Chrystine Anderson, a girl. 0 :nd Mark Schliemann, a girl; Dec. 25: Hollyand Christ E PP g 'racy and Earl Johnson, Jr., a O felt, twin girls. � "ems �,- ", _ _40 4 loy' Dec. 29: Harmony Austin a t� � . 7 ' ` s '' Jan. 1: Nicole Meyers and boy. .., ��"- •.- �► �. '' i .-c t 1' . x*' �.,- 4`3i, )ennis Kreider, a boy; Sarrah Dec. 30: Linda Woo and r�s� ; p� U ''� , t . : �b „ irl'ickering and Terry Lou, Jr., a AnnopChai atana on , a boy.. �� ,,T #0 � ���' I� �.' ;, `�,� � , k#P P g y w Jan. 2: Jill and Travis ` ` i + ,s ,,, 1 #i, ,l , ,,'." • ' '� r $ o �`xr r '}. -£ ,;t'4)"1 '�, - a fi, .. .�,r Jan. 2: Cristina and Luid Monen a girlk.. t ekktPi `�` rS,;"' ,{.� .1m*s rr�sr s�av '$�5 ix '� ` ' 7-z ' '� 7l S. 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Wings Aloft have already corn- Remodels and more 0,0)29 Washer LXR6434J a 900 Watt. milted to attending the AirFair. 425-351.'7521 city for family size wash Other aviation companies to at- i speed VNhrr l• tend include Southwest Airlines,• ;T�FREE E5TIMF e water temperature TransWorld Airlines, National . .�r2' •Bonded•In: southcolntyjournal.com-Renton His...l Museum unveils centennial exhibit http://www.southcountyjournal.com/sited/story/html/40496 i t o �1'x f .sTE r"�. SR �y P,S3$ ctI ,r Z •a h:f'dsrt ." „' .>P o41�4 na{ .Js Taz.A 11fJ1T1E. online Local news southcountyjournal ro boofris:Coontr Prep::Sport s sue• lp? � Renton Historical Museum unveils : ; ; r2r=4_ : .. -�C'�--y--Y centennial exhibit t r . -v as '• a, .;tv,-''.d.P. yYL _Nie •� 2001-01-04 = r,.: by I3euise(). 1�IiIIer ��-- �;s..� 1,-- Journal Reporter Xsw * 1 ON--In the quiet of the museum,the din A 5 ws J , of Renton's past can be heard. N NIN"flay ry fts 4, 0 From photos to a 1930 Ford,the city's 100 years ' of history are displayed in the 'Century to Century"exhibit at the Renton Historical st on Health::' Museum. The decades of Renton historyon display. ,�rn.e�a's;-Jaui'nal<:.:�: teach Ei:rterfair►ment'I''` ,• the young and remind the old of a city they are • proud to call home. Tray Weather':.' ;:`fi''?;:- Olga Lewis is one of those proud residents. Lotto < °:.:...:..::.• Crosswo d •`.:f::`'. ..I've had a good life growing up here in Dilb'ert Renton,"Lewis said. "Looking at all this makes me nostalgic." Moviefape eom..;•.:; KOMO TV Y Lewis,who is now 83,came to Renton in 1923. My family had a dairy farm behind where the Holiday Inn is,"she said,"but the highway (167)took it." ;'AAc'c;ess Magazine; .• Date=_ 1C(er ;:: The exhibit she enjoyed yesterday is part of the city's centennial celebration this year. Circulation Dept:^;: -;Jobs;at th6 C'd.,;;,;; Museum supervisor Steve Anderson's can't Contact;aJ ',?:: :.i;:;; <; disguise the pride in his voice when he talks : about the exhibit,created by the Renton Historical Society. "This was a bit of a challenge for us since we've never done anything like this before,"he said. Walking through the exhibit,museum-goers can absorb scenes from the city's decades of growth, each displayed in a compact area. "It certainly was a challenge encapsulating a decade in a 5-by-5 foot area,"Anderson said. The exhibit,which opened with a gala Sunday, will be fine-tuned during the next two to three months,he added. But Lewis found plenty of things to spark her memory. "I attended Henry Ford Grade School,"she said,pointing at the display that includes the 1 of 2 1/18/01 11:21 AM southcountyjoumal.com-Renton His...1 Museum unveils centennial exhibit http://www.southcountyjoumal.com/sited/story/htm1/40496 school's original doors. "I graduated from Renton High School,Class of 1935." In front of the Boeing Co.display,Lewis recalled working for the company from 1968 to 1982 as a"shop storer."That position was held by women who were in charge of storing shop supplies and tools,explained Daisy Ward,the museum's administrative assistant. Anderson said nearly all the artifacts on display have never been exhibited--and there are plenty more in storage. "I hope we can run the exhibit two years,"he said. PHOTO by Gary Kissel:Furman Carter,who lived in Renton since 1942,visited the'Century to Century'exhibit yesterday at the Renton Historical museum.Th exhibit commemorates Renton's centennial this year. 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Details on back page • ��N��• Y ® January 1, 2001 ROIllto .. . • n • T.,...... .. ues • 5,,. .-:.f..,:.-z}ix r a ., .3 . . ... wS-: e . • 450 'c a� �' ma's . r-. its '" , rr rF ;r'r- - - ��', . : ::.: o: • . _ • -- ';sae,_ r� P z y � Y s { l City to see developmenton • w 3 boom in its 1 ooth year • :4 i'M1 ] r 5 � �J3 T" �`� s �k BySean Gillespie similar to Carillon Point r } 3 X r P ` Journal Reyorter in Kirkland. • a t �� The project long coy- ` " "� `r r �s With the dawn of • t ah-n s the city appeared r z jA t s ` Renton s centennial year, almost in ruins in August, develo ment romises to ".,-, r f 3 rho P P when the Cugini family, ti� �T • v yt��� 5 keep pace with the city's which owns more than,.20 �k dry well-marketed re utation �{ P acres targeted in t ? r • yYM1;zYYy _ � as a commercial player in Quendall Landing plan, =r=y ti e, �i Puget Sound. tried to move ahead with �`� �i�n t •ut Lon Dianne.Long-- a smaller multi use devel- k opments will either be opment on its Barbee Mill ; f • ' completed or beegin to pay property. .•• �, ; � . ,� r �' t 4ri A off over th next 12 The.Cuginis soug1lir } .,tC ` + F 'Y months. court njunction against a r , x r 4K. The crown jewel of the city after being told x 11 ." "fi ' real estate projects is the that. heir proposal for t1 ' u ' Quendall Landing "en. . v loping the mill prop-. `t a " ., ,� t u r e, r o os y erty`isn't allowed by the • A P e.db... T Microsoft co founder r: = }x city s zoning code. The � �q4{, t Paul All. s. Vulcan code requires the devel- }s4 Northwest.lnc. opment as a unit of the " a , l _ VuN413.: rthwest has • entire Port Quendall area, t • z lans fox a$60 million to F • .•k - i! } f .y P including the Cuginis'20 �*; {iY � r , $80 million, multi-use. acres, Allen. 25 acres; ,j rf r� develo ment on 68 acres l 1J '+- � + Y S �, P and 23 heavily contami- = r ' t • in the Port Quendall area � � H anan •acres expected to t '� Yh �^ r�*� x � y along Lake Washington be donated to the city by a x r- a r r� � �� xx .� . • 7k „ s near Northeast 44th the Cuginis and J.H. ix% }: - • ` ; �� Street. The development Baxter & Co. The city s � Y would include high-tee} f :, g plans to cleanup that par- w ;; v t :: offices, luxury condo- cel,then sell it to Allen. - inioffice ns, restaurants, , 4 � � retail shops and hotels, See RENTON,A8 Y a • t : . �.: _ Rin. r►hanna�. ir_nminn .. .... -. - _":iL 3::',SI i�:,` ;.ism:`s"-X$ '�'<� ��,�• • oria1 1 V . •:���-�. -=-v :F oulon b'Iem _ _ ��r1%x�� �,2- - >.� _ .��y e, on the ea ;`;fir:: *='fi; �. -:��..-�.., Beach Park ,:f�� _ �•��• _ :�: ,�;.,�." ,sal,,,R��'��. zs�.;>,.,.,v�?a� e R e n t o r�---- .,,. - -..:� n �Renton Beach iVTeanwh , � ?�.:;`..�`:�'ti'4 .s� � � • downtown will see its share h F,, * s { � � 1.3 ,` - xt ' CONTINUED FROM Al of development in 2001. ;� 411 1. W ,x Daily Homes of Seattle has ` �. i1 ,-i ; - y ,,,,, x '._ - ,2; A few weeks after the bit- its Metropolitan Place pro- * ;' A ,� ter fight was initiated, the ject,under:way on the 200 ,-. , , , city announced the Cuginis block of Burnett Avenue wj - and Vuloan Northwest were South. ', • close to a purchase agree- The company will build a ment on the property A four-story; 162,000-square- x Cugini spokesman said last foot complex with retail ' week that the deal is immi- shops on,the first floor andr. - ; nent, although the two sides •90 apartment units on the' ; ,.. are working on the fine upper three floors. ° ; details. The project is expected to ri �� Also along the Renton be done by spring 2002 and L fi ,`' waterfront, a Seattle devel- include a two-level parking ., ,� h 5 Xf f I`` ,� '•. opment company this month garage with 90 spaces for res- � � unveiled detailed plans for a idents and 150 Park & Ride :, , " . „' �� '� '° , x three-building office complex spaces for the Metro transit "` ,, that is part of a larger $300 center planned nearby. ' .0 ` ,, million project called Metropolitan Place is said Southport, which also to be one of several pieces -. _ ' v ', � '.,... includes hundreds of apart- designed to.transform down- ment units.and hotel rooms. town Renton into a modern A worker cuts concrete at a construction site for apartment u Southport's office portion urban village. luxury apartment building is one of several development pro will consist of three identical King County Metro Transit the city's centennial year. nine-story buildings on 6.8 expects the completion of its acres of land for a total of downtown Metro bus center 778,000 square feet of office in the spring of 2001. Centennial celebration re space, according to. a The final piece of spokesman for the developer, Renton's downtown re de- Journal Staff City officials ha Wright Runstad&Co. velopment plan is the $1.5 bash will be an old- An other comp any, million Performing Arts Renton this year celebrates featuring stage entt B e 11 el v u e-b a s e d S e c 0 Center, which will be at the its coal mining roots with a music, games, frc Development Inc., already east end of Renton High year of centennial events. ments and a giar has started construction on a School. Demolition to make Coal was discovered in the cake. 188-unit luxury apartment way for that project i s Renton area in 1873.When the A Centennial P building scheduled for com- expected to begin in spring city was incorporated Sept. 6, follow the birtl pletion next September.Seco 2001, for completion by fall 1901,it took the name of Capt. through the week will follow that with a 206- 2002. William Renton, who assisted The multi-act unit apartment building that in financing and opening a coal depict Renton will be finished in September Sean Gillespie covers mine in the area in the 1870s. through music 2002. Renton. He can be reached Renton will mark its 100th emphasizing the c The 17-acre Southport site at sean.gillespie@south birthday as a city Sept. 6 with cultured resident is bordered by The Boeing countyjournal.com or 253- a "Big Birthday Bash" in roles in the past a Co. on the west and Renton's 872-6688. Liberty Park. Available now is GOP chief eclares Benton dCriticized Associated Press Benton said the funds weren't raised Vancouver,is up for re-election as 1 until the last week of the campaign, chairman on Jan.27. YAKIMA — The state Republican when it was too late to spend the money He says he's been vindicated b: Party is moving its headquarters to on advertising. vote to move to Olympia—even if OlymPia,but committee members this At a meeting in Yakima on Saturday, puttee members rejected his other weekend dumped a plan by their chair- 77 state committee members voted that "I feel good about it," he sai • man to buy an office building there. the party's headquarters should be believe the firstvote was a referer Don Benton has been in hot water for the past month,ever since he decid- moved from King County to the capital. on me,and there were 52 votes that _ ed to spend $365,000 in unused cam- But they don't want to buy the for- ported me on that issue." •paigri funds to buy the new se dquar- mer bank building Benton was look- Some committee members ters.Critics said he should have direct- in g at.Instead they'll rent. agreed. ed that money—and hundreds of thou- Benton ordered the building deal Cindi Phelps is a member o sands more—into narrowly failed races killed after the vote. party's executive board, which by U.S.Sen.Slade Garton and others. B en t o n, state s e n at 6 r from unanimously last month to ask BE "arn' =rfi�:: v`,�tiv,::r ,;>.•'.fi'+;.+i ?��=•. .mil'' ti; va�i.:i�t�� �;.i; •,.R�'r'T.Sd;' t.f" k vv'F'r,"'�'1Mti M2xv,fs.# f 2 e development in 2001. g y •,., -, y •Ph•2fw:�;• "�'�� r. +c„ 'y,. s>e`�,y� b`' �� Jc .,,i? �,4� t fs� 4 ,�"r`a'r a 3 Da1ly Homes 6 the has ;per r t j,, t`y3,0 " '� rfr; hnr ., iN, ( f TemT1eratures wer i xv x 1' `}'S �' t, 'S". +4" .�dw .fr :n- v'i.r.t x � fir $ • .� f, 1, Y tiY 3 �G#f>v x*d ,'Ya f• fs Metropolitan, ce pro •;s g,•s• 4-,' •�� 7,°.'d,Y� �`_� Ee ;'h ',f r` r*jst Y 'S 'r ( ' between half a degree an_ :t.under way' on the 200 Y brew r ¢ ,,, �* t Y n �, 1-degree cooler than.nor- yy.,"Y'.4 j�77`' rryyll(("";��''`'' �a 4 �.}Tfi/S''�' .q ,'t 'Yf'1t Y f '4 6 _ ' =(tC { 3�' 4• � c C )ck•,of..Burnett Avenue fr1FY ,•04- b�t�q 7-04S' .1;4T11 -4t3•\ F 4M1 C� /4 f )fFr ' •t ,, F • mal across Western uth. x t1, s1 l ram, max}, 'YS�ti � V, t ;5' y - ); M jr i t , ,,• tt Z n {�a hgr,}4q� a. ''ti. - �'� 3-Y t-r -i "�Ss th' t { � ' �' " • t r a 3-, .,, . ;y Washington,and for the sec- The company will build a 1 �5r; 3r3 v. �' ;fr �,�J ;,-'� i }? - , p" {`� 1> ° , and year in a row, Seattle- ���x��t w '', • t<r, r n U t ArY r °,,* � ; ." ' Tacoma International it story, 162,000 square aV.,c '�s', v�.. 'i�i' ''. 'ssyv5� , ��ts`;N fs ��. ,���'. k � j� t44 , a,`a •:. t� r . trk x .; nt ,,5 k of complex with retail ,v ;Ur }t ' c,r ,,o� , k , ; <;, i} :,,fhr ,,5 ; -- { i := Airport failed to reach. 90 DPs.on the first floor and ,;x i ,, ' f.,` ,-';� ,fir - .-r , , 4a M1�,," 7• sy T ,� :. 1AA'f degrees, topping off at 88 p.'s , X Yr 1 '. „ 4, degrees on June 28. apartment units on the �h1 , s kf ,s u< x ' — W,' , 4 . r4' ip4 i,, , 'ut `' • Meanwhile temperatures per three floors. � fi ,�r t 'fi across the country averaged The project is expected to t , , -A , r s : ti',r t F a, 0 y a ,r ' just over 54 degrees, well done by spring 2002 and knk�� ,Yv= b L +, ; �, f above the hundred year :lude a two level parking k• ,- •,k.— j,zf� € --two'>t s 5fi� 3 Y �• r't'�� ' {'zt ( rage with90spacesforres ,_ , ' ; ,g,i-- tx,k qur µ,- y ^,,q,,, +�k .;,s,4,Fi u ss • r ',v 1° .. i norm of 52.8 degrees. nts and 150 Park& Ride , •-: � �; Y ,u , �' k L °s ' -. k* t Across the globe, tempera- aces .; =t f'' OF F 44, '' t, 'ti ' �s ` ' tures werre abou0.7 'for the Metro transit • b r,,t3 c, t r _ � Y.�k :t >{ n ' =� , f t degrees warmer than nor- riter planned nearby. �', r � k Metropolitan Place is said Y ,�k * ' ;t` "? K , mal during 2000, raising 3 r - r 'Z .rrr r i• `� t 1, I re by x s-i be one of several pieces f , z> : Y> P t �r t , w � � � , � � ,t �_ � ( fears of global warming. ''; , to > ,r '4' <. ...� .... . ..,_.• - 4?c't..-'• 'c' Last year heat waves and signed to transform down- �-��...f_,�... r....�_x.._ �•..,�.M1 ,.._,� �� .._..,�...� .;�., ,, � ... _. svn Renton into a modernKristine M.Anderson/Journal droughts plagued many A worker cuts concrete at a:construction site for apartment units inRenton's Southport development.A 188-unit regions in the South and ban village. luxury apartment building is one of several development projects under way or planned in Renton during 2001, g King County Metro Transit. West of the United States, the city's centennial year. • S -ty\ CIit•l`yl.. w,wl?l �J r\- • 2°: — causingbillions of dollars pects the completion of its Q ) wntown bu s us center worth of damage. In the. the spring eof 2001. t The final piec.e of Centennial celebrati .on recalls Renton`s roots cooler and wetterconditions than nor- , !nton's downtown rede- • mal. July 2000 was the lopment plan is the $1.5 Journal Staff City officials have said the 16-page Centennial Calendar coolest July on record both . [Won Performing Arts bash will be an old-time picnic noting important community in Pennsylvania and West Renton this year celebrates featuring stage entertainment, events this year. It has been Virginia.'nter, -which will be the g st end of Renton High its coal-mining roots with a music, games, free refresh- -distributed for free as an By August 2000, more. hoof. Demolition to make year of centennial events. ments and a giant birthday insert in the Renton Reporter than one-third of the nation �y fo"r that project is Coal was discovered in the cake. to all households with a Renton area in 1873.Wlien thewas. in severe to extreme to in spring A Centennial Pageant will Renton ZIP code. drought, leading to one of pected for tco beginon sbpring ifngll city was incorporated Sept. 6,' follow the birthday bash. •Additional copies are avail- the worst wildfire.seasons 02. 1901,it took the name of Capt. through the weekend. • able at City Hall and at the . in'50 years. Idaho and - l': .. William Renton, who assisted. ' The multi-act play will Renton.Library. Montana were in financing and opening a coal .de ict Renton's history. The city's Web site, Particularly ,i Sean Gillespie depict Y hard-hit. i' Anton. He can be reachedcovers mine in the area the 1870s. through music and dance, www.ci:renton.wa.us, and But December tempera- Renton will mark its 100th em hasi'zin the multi- Renton's Cable Channel 21` ' sean.gillespie@south emphasizing city'stures were again below nor- untyjournal.tom or 253- birthday as a city Sept. 6 with:.:'cultured residents and their also will provide information' mal,and more bad weather ' 2-6688. a "Big Birthday Bash" in-- roles in the past and future. through the year on centers- could be on. the-way this Liberty Park. Available now is a full-color' nial activities. month. • `.`As we progress through. ;: • the winter, there is a.good.- '', 1 r • chance of seeing a couple Pchief 'Benton declares vote a victo® and considerable swings in • temperature and precipita 'i • Benton said the funds weren't raised Vancouver,is up for re-election as party to resign and revoked some •of his.. ref across the nation,"said r until'the last week of the campaign,. chairman on Jan.27. check-writing powers. She said his.f, retired.Br Gen. Jack i San.. when it was too late tospend the money He says he's been vindicated by:the 'opponents weren't.heard at the meet : Kelly,io director o f cte e ,- National Weather Service: sand to make driving safer in and munity through donations or volunteer efforts. around town. I "=' -- `��, :5 - This year,City employees raised over$36,000 during our annual Unii • Prior to anticipated snowfall, \� =:.l! campaign.These same employees also contributed an additional$10,8: • crews check all plows and sand - /471/ t . Renton food bank as well as participated in several food drives througl trucks for proper equipment .` ,%, - , year. operation and supply each .•• . While it's said you can't get blood out of a turnip,we certainly get blood o' truck with a priority snow ' �:,,. ;14 ` employees who generously donate this life-saving substance six times a ye map. When the snow finally �'Ta ,._ _., To help the less fortunate,employees donate toys,books,and games to tU arrives,plowing and sanding • ,a, -It_; mer Lunch Youth at Risk Program.Several take tags from the holiday sharing tr receives 24-hour coverage.The . ` ;. manysponsor families or groups of children. :��''i� P 9 P trucks, dispatched and 0\.97 Several employees volunteer to serve as mentors for Communities in Schools of tracked from the ;street de- , 41;`e' spending one hour a week with a child at a Renton school.Others connect with ti partment and City shops,are ..r munity by serving as a volunteer Neighborhood Liaison. each assigned to a specific lo- .4 • For their efforts and dedication to the community,we are grateful for our gen- cation in the city and follow i0\-e4.,-,, erous City of Renton employees.° 5 � 0,,,4- a priority mapping system for } , . �f—'iisCP✓)1 Zoo() that area. t•\`l.��1 d4 .1_.A.F'�: .S/•{' •'._i'-- .:p,. miv.e--'- "L4 ' .i -r r.c 1--a".,,'�'Yk Streets that receive a high volume of traffic are first priority ' Celebrate 100 Years Fight the winter for plowing and sanding.During peak com- attenton, beca sessa ddsspatesquckl,; beginning in January blues with a fun on well-traveled roads.Secondary arterials y are plowed and sanded next, and the resi- Many special events and activites will be activity dential areas receive attention when the pn-: offered throughout the coming year to help mary and secondary routes are completed. During severe weather conditions,high pri celebrate Renton's Centennial and honor our.. Take a hike or go snowshoeing.T - n � re dffc l�'our 'lD pdU� na, rich history.and strong spirit:, ', . ,.-��. agentle yoga:class.class.-team the esse 4- our enal Beginni h-?rrJanuarr;)lou sari visitaSpe- - tials of battfoom.daricing or see a The emergency'entrances to Valley Medi cial "Century to Century" exhibit at the mance at Carco Theatre. These ai cal-Center and Grbiip Health are maintained; Renton Historical Museum.The exhibit,rep few of the thousands of options ofi by City crews andi are listed as a first prior- resenting each decade of Renton's history. the City of Renton Community Servi ity during snowfall.iCrews carefully document 'over the past 100 years,will provide excel-" partment this winter and the cominc each street after;it has been plowed and' lent educational opportunities for everyone. .The new brochure lists the dive) sanded, recording the date,time,and con-. The collectors among us can choose from grams and activities offered to meet HI dition. : several different Centennial Souvenirs. of all Renton area citizens.From lei: Problem areas that are called in by po- From shirts, mugs, and lapel pins to note athletic programs for youth, tees lice, citizens,or other public works depart- merits are handled by priority and truck avail- cards, key chains, and pens—a variety of adults to fun fitness and wellness pi ability. I products will be sold at various locations -there is something to suit most ev City crews do an excellent job of keeping. around town beginning January 2001. For a change in pace, experience 1 the streets of Renton sanded for residents. Adding to the festivities,colorful Centen-. cial outdoor opportunities and cult' -- Many accidents are caused by excessive nial Banners will soon decorate street poles programs designed to provide social driver speed for the road conditions.It is im-. at major intersections within the City. reational opportunities. portant for citizens to be Log on to wwci.renton.wa.usortune into The Winter and Spring brochure cautious at all tim ,. es, as .'- ,, w. Renton's Cable Channel 21 to find ad- able at the Renton Community road conditions can = ditional information about Cen- Renton Public Library, and on th. change quickly and driv- .,, ,'.7' ` 3- tennial events and activities. website,www.ci.renton.wa.us.Rec ers must beware. \ , ,<. �'1 . , ''. - k ..l classes in person at.the Renton Cor T Center from 7 a.m.to 7 p.m Monday .- >f ,, sou tits,flke , I \-,�` : thisla ,WW6esO Friday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Si Weather may impact '� •-��' ` atRegistrations not received during reg hours will be processed the followin garbage pickup . L ., 1 ,. . Recycle Your Christmas Tree for FREE! Winter is here and with it come weather conditions that may impact Renton residents' We realize that it's not even Christmas yet, ..- than 4 inches in diameter,cut in sec curbside collection services.During periods but after you've enjoyed the holiday season, 8 feet or less. of bad weather,Waste Management Rainer you can help the environment by taking ad- . This free service is sponsored by t becomes especially concerned about pub- vantage of King County's free Christmas tree County Solid Waste Division with as: ':c safety. When collections can't be per- recycling program.Renton residents can take from the Tree-Cycling Partners, w wrmed safely,they will be suspended tem- their tree to the Renton Transfer Station,lo- eludes the City of Renton.For addit f,oranly. Gated at 3021 NE Fourth Street. Drop formation,call 206-296-4466,1-8 If weather or road conditions prevent regu- sites are open from 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. :.; ., 6388 (TTY Relay) or vis iar pickup;collection will be one week late. Collection dates are Wednesday, _ County's website at In such cases,residents are asked to store December 27th through Sunday, dnrmetrokc.gov/sw. their material until',the following,week when December 31st and Wednesday, _ JV Alternatively,trees that the driver can safely collect twob eksworth January 3rd through Sunday, . 4 into branches of four feet ter. ..... boats. i ne ooets preser IL ll1 CiUIC1 alai Vvu�Dui .y qua yvu u. ....,..r......... .. ----•-- -- ,,,, "� '12 v 4. , .n catch Clam Lights nightly through January 1,2001. '%1 -,,s °` .; .-' In addition to the festive atmoshphere at the beach, Renton's newest park,the Pi Ne �„ l% :.. � azza,will also be trimmed for the season to dazzle downtown.The7th Annual Holiday f `t- ,� ,. zi, - Tree Li htin festivities will be on December 9th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the : g 9 9� ,�r;, downtown Piazza Park, located at 3rd and Logan Street. Sponsored by the City of ,� � c j .4 , Renton and Piazza Renton,the event will begin with the lighting of the tree by the Mayor ' and holiday performances by the Renton Assembly.Holiday Choir and Heartbeat, a x • ; local a cappella quartet.Santa will arrive at 6:30 pm and McLendon Hardware's antique y -* PP q truck and a Renton fire truck will be on display.A group sing-along will follow the enter z ,,.. i ` _ iique tainment at this free public event.Cider and cookies will be provided by Gene's Ristorante' ,r ,v �2(9c7'-e►- .- • Cch,Sovrce w rest V / 7�bb �� xi Decern Per (,J � and 4 ;ood Centennial year in 2001 kicks-off � Y { s. or . .:�.' ■ rl`;'`. i • � � pe �.,tit�''�-�'� .with interestinghistorical calendar - 4 '� i•f .-1 s, �� ._ „ _ eone -s- , : r d *° tcer- �Ft ! M • ,� a tt MP i or The City of Renton will turn one hundred ety will present a"Century - :�aT' ,€ :ate 4.414r.4.;_,• w rden- years: old on-September 6,2001,and we have to Century exhibit at ther0 r,* � , been gearing up to celebrate our rich history Historical..Museum that `` rj , Give and`strong spirit. We planto celebrate_our.-.".will open tothe,public the k r` y �"� vials, •. :V.', viere.f Centennial with s �cial�events and activities�"� first of the year.The exhibit;: • �� ycled throughout all of next year. representing each decade : ty N, i f -IY� : rr the The City has included a Centennial Cal- of Renton's history over the. x,,c.} '---; 1 `'" en- endar in this edition of the Renton Reporter past 100 years,will be fea= *e ping_ to launch Renton's Centennial Celebration tured throughout the year and provide excel- '�eCj , ,'for 2001.This calendar is an absolutely lent educational opportunities for -�; stau- eve one. ekingur etc. marvelous memento for Renton resi- { `.0 everyone. • dents and has been a tremendous col- y y;� 1.' Those who want to reminisces oan t - ` t ac after laboration among many community f1 '' about Renton's past and look •to s,�� ` Lys to partners.The Boeing Company gener- ward the future can choose from 5, -4- Jt t ously donated the paper and printing •f P several different Centennial Prod ;.e,� ,� Dr C for the 2001 Renton Centennial Calen- • J. F * ucts and Souvenirs.From shirts, za 430- der.Other community partners,includ- '' mugs,and lapel pins to note cards, gai �. nn in the Renton School District,Renton .- key chains,and pens—a variety of -4 ? Technical College,Valley Medical Cen- ; a,. 1 products will be sold at.various to ., and Puget Sound Energy, helped ' - cations around town beginning Janu- 4 C.a1 ' • . �g ',- ter, Ct fund the design and mailing charges ;•ru. ary 2001.Festive Centennial Ban- q e �S kin ----_:.; related to the calendar. ,.. Fs, , ,ners will soon decorate street poles 5 t ` As the Cityof Renton plans to honor. at major intersections within the City. _ 7N lakYOU tiro our past,celebrate our present and imagine Tune into Renton's Cable Channel 21 or our future,you are invited discover the re- log on to the website, www ci.renton.wa.us, ,,N-. � -A T 4 omes markable development of Renton over the to find additional information about Centen ``� l� enton s,- ,1 �- past 100 years.The Renton Historical Soci- nial events and activities. i� .4.1 ;.Dur- 1 ---i,... 4•2 ONr. Wirt nage- Kr.. , ., "4",- ¢. r;D Renton CityCouncil November Highlights eper- � - i tem- r The City Council welcomes your participation in the process of local government.Attend i j 1J o t regu- , a meeting or tune to Channel 21,the City's government access cable channel, and see i*� k late. your elected officials working for you.City Council meetings are televised live at 7:30 p.m ',* �°._ -h . A A: r store ` Monday and recablecast during the week.The Council agenda and meeting minutes are Jes eta er - ` . . when available on the'City's website at www.drenton.wa.us.Below are November highlights: ,*It:-, ` r .•` •worth ,Ran a ry , led for pproved a contract with the City of Mercer Approved an:agreement with local govern dell - ,e of a Island for marine patrol services. ments within Water Resource Inventory Areas t 1 8 & 9 for the funding and development of 4 cApproved the 2001 budget in-the amount of salmon conservation plans. • `1 :d tl $128,379,675. `-- ' , ),Approved the; temporary closure of Tam' ' song ,' tgto .Approved the 2001 solid waste rates- Oakesdale Ave- SW for installation of King f� roved a Hanging Flower Basket Program. County.SanitarySewer Pipeline. D niterSScSrx . mage- *Approved 9 9 9 ty , p } •nton's Awarded the bid for the Carco Theatre carpet *Approved changing the fee schedule for Utrl •F . • �;a � E i replacement. ity System Development Charges. ;J`tue' : w „ .. 4,4 43t4522_ - Rend - dOs'F►fltG !flLt.;. ?flI ;,1� ls n n dera . s _ . - ‘., e•,,::fire„attd nei "'1'osiori•;:,daf•'er'�. a.. murderer ' � . v�: ��� -=�. � -french.`to on - OSCAR HALPERT� � spokesman. `cials^�tiusilydug�a. �.p. g:_ By slow- side of the engine to;ca tl refuel I rmini tat, ":crews focused:"'on;; Editor. •.The incidentstopped.a� � P.., , •; leads guilty ' - that:at one' point was spilling:,,'�:elitninatirig `;-=• or _at"'least :~.; p g • � . moving local :• .. . � .. .... ... :....: .. '-..... .�: - .:. . : ., 'n locomotive de- Northern Santa Fe train from its:. more than'.10 ,g ons:a`minute - ducing' - . potential environs. ; A Renton man who , A. morning xn _ � � � ' stabbed his roommate in the railment in'.'downtown:Renton route.carrying:three Boeing 737 onto'the:gravel-covered':surface':-,mental:iztipacfsV:thatleaking fuel:::" .'' ——— eye last summer pleaded—--Nov:20-spilled diesel-fuel-onto --fuselages-to—T-he-Boeing--Co.''s below,_accordingto Capt: Bob _could':haVe..on` public water guilty Nova 14 to second-de- • . tracks about 200 yards from the. Renton facility. The company Deines, fire .' department sources, gree murder. departure point for the Spirit of makes about 24 of the jets each spokesman: Though :Renton has under- Scott James Heyting, 28, Washington Dinner Train. month—about one a day —at Officials with the fire'depart ' ground.":freshwater :sources stabbed Gary Van Hove, 27, • No injuries were reported in its Renton factory, said Sean riient and Burlington Northern .:some that he ;within: env rdn_,:.::,,;�,;. ; at his Lake Desire home and the derailment of a Burlington Griffin, company spokesman, were not.able to disclose the ex- mentally..protected ar0as ;;.,.,the.'- was arrested on July 7 at Northern Santa Fe train that oc- adding that the derailment didn't tent to which the train's fuel • ':fuel spill didn't occur..over-one Valley Medical Center while curred along the northbound hamper jet production because tank was filled before diesel of them, according tb::Carolyu1'.. receiving treatment for an eye tracks near the intersection of only one fuselage was scheduled spilled,nor how much landed on Boatsman; aquifer protection injury several hours after the Houser Way South and to be unloaded that evening. the ground: Diesel'fuel is'con specialist for the city. - murder. Whitworth Avenue South at Officials with the Renton .sidered:to..be'fairly stable and; . "The maim,."environmental Sentencing is scheduled 9:15 a.m. Fire Department, police and less of a fire.threat than other concern at.this point is to-keep for 9 a.m., Jan. 19 before The cause of the derailment public works were on the scene fuels, said Chuck Duffy,Renton the diesel fuel out of the storm King County Superior Court was under investigation as the within minutes and the city's fire department battalion chief: water channels;" she said. With ' Judge Richard James. Renton Reporter went to press ,hazardous materials specialists Chris Pope, a hazardous-ma- no creeks or'streams close by, • but the damaged track was re- - surveyed the derailment. terials inspector, said the fuel's:` •containing the spilled diesel fuel paired before the end of the day . The first order of business ' flash point; the temperature-at was a fairly routine activity District} hosts and a crane put the train's front was stopping the flow of diesel which it ignites, is 120 degrees though very important, ,, wheels back on track, said Gus fuel. from the engine's 3,200- fahrenheit. Boatsman added. , classified job fair Melonas, Burlington Northern gallon tank. Public works offi- Once they determined the • • The Renton School District ' 4. is holding a Classified Job •Centennial calendar , _ ' N- - ...,. ,. : •_ , I_Hi. ..,1., Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m 1 - '• y ` `�' .7.7,- . _ 1 Saturday, Dec. 2, at the to be delivered Dec. 6 r , , , x`:. Kohlwes Education Center, • � ,�t .�a¢ .' ' ..�� 300 S.W.Seventh St. Did you know that Renton to discover Renton's history j , k- r' t, f . F District Personnel Special- was. once home to the largest when you receive the 2001 / • 1 ists will be on hand to explain ' paving brick manufacturing plant Renton Centennial Calendar as 1 , F �b1 .",,,,r f -,, , • 1 the application process, job in the world.:or that a popular an insert in the Dec.6 issue of the s �+,'� � availability, and answer ques� � ` - 7.44 Renton hangout, the Triple XXX Renton Reporter. 1 to u,;„. i$f,, -r ' 12i?0 r" f lions. Positions available in ° • ' ''Fc. r i kiR.t `''k`.14 ,? Barrel, was the first drive-in Renton s rich history and =ten • r,4fitfi#��a�, z`i?Cntoil • elude bus drivers, cook's" : . -' ' Y` t 1 T' ''w'''' restaurant on the West Coast?Do strong spirit will be evident as the =i, .� ,s e,..- .;�,,liN'�.4, C;c*91.01n11l, helpers, custodians, pazaedu- you know why the city passed an city celebrates its centennial in H ���, "ry,ti a �(Baal'ii ,.1' cators and secretaries. �+ h • , ordinance in 1908 requiring cows 2001. While the official mile- � - n �'i ��~rs�<' r �-'{'�'�� For more information,con-. "birthday" ` "`` fl to be licensed? Did you ever . stone is actually,on. .r ryK3 oop 0„Vi{ { ; . ;i tact the Renton School Y' ' i `kf' • ��, wonder why Renton HighSchool Sept. 6, 2001, special events, ex- i_ �_� ; 4��t ;�� �'-� vi ,.,, District Personnel Department v.4- , t'! at(425) 204-2350. is named Indians. hibitions, performances, and ac- x ia, You will soon have the chance See Centennial- page 2. 1 n `•.,, ;,,_... ..1) n.i4,4e f \\O' ekti1 Ue,/ '7 q nrn . oney. average payment Health Sense "-'1'-'/' ""v auv■o.,o.,"-'"-.. State Insurance Commissioners roblem is funding has received from Medicare is'close p office or by healthcare options, says people „ who lose their Medicare-HMO calling the SHIBA t;.pace. with inflation, to half the amount New York help line at 1-800-397-4422. In is Biuzzo, a spokesman state.receives.. Nearly 1.5 mil coverage have several options. • Insurance companies should Renton, SHIBA volunteers are - have mailed letters- to sub- available at both Valley Medical r scribers, alerting- them:of,-the Center and the Renton Senior u - plan to:drop:coverage;':It's;cru- Activity Center Imagine it. . . a healthier ,14cial to save those letters in order Valley Medical Center also f. `to apply.for other forms-of cov- .. . y,,x .:` ^��;:. .. - :. : - offers a program called Golden Ifyou can im.a imagine . *erage,she.said. w- ' you. L7 Care, which offers support for Q 3. -,• One option is a Medicare sav- , t seniors. For more information 'z."; it, you can do it. ings program funded through l state-federal partnerships to about this program contact the ^ . cover some Medicare costs. : hospital at(206)226-4653. I foie '' NI : : n= Mind-Bod ® Renton, Renton School District, \ Center ` Centennial Renton Technical College, r� >g.< continued from page 1 Valley Medical Center,. and loin now and pay no enrollment fee; tivities will be celebrated add ti' Sound Energy provided - additional funding to finance the throughout the entire year. design and mailing charges for 1,,,,, To launch the centennial eel- - the calendar. In addition to the ebration, the' city of Renton is i� �l caw : `° 50,000 calendars that the city distributing a centennial cal- will distribute within the com- 4 2 =6 6_4 0 6 endar featuring photos and arti- mumty, The Boeing Co. has - r:." facts representing Renton over printed an additional 20,000 n • Water Tai Chi v.vr 'thepast one hundredyears.The d:Y.Vv� copies to be distributed to y Conditioning vV Boeingemployees Vmedical calendar runs from Januaryto. P Y ees at facilities December 2001, with each • 480 S.43t6 St•Renton WA in Renton. month representing a different "The centennial calendar is manor-`,`' to^"� ^"" OfleCAres11'11 - decade or period in Renton's an absolutely marvelous me- history. The calendar also in- mento for Renton residents," 4 :� x, chides information about activi- • I �� ,„ u �x� �fi ��`�q �� boasted Renton Mayor Jesse . , .-y Y ties and events in Renton, Tanner- "It shows the remark- xs r k ,3 '` : school and city holidays, and able development of Renton t . , i; .11 -- - '' fun facts about Renton history. �` r S a °'''cf ,,�.,- - -.b - over the past 100.years and sets 1 : -: "* . . The city will deliver the cal- --' the stage for our next century." �I S. ,44 r k ,, endar to approximately 30 000 - i'j,/ :, ����„ . ���.� „ � Y ' Although the- calendar —'' ` 'v di•' - �- - Renton residents through an in- ti M �` ,, -,, g ,,y k . , , launches the centennial celebraz �� ,; ; ,,h , sert in the Renton Reporter. lion, other activities and events Copies of the calendars will also t ,,• i �, \ z4‘' ° 3 ,, g "' , x p will be held in 2001 as Renton C - ".: 1n�, x ,.-- cy, .- , , be available in the lobby of plans to honor its past,celebrate Renton City Hall, and at the , �° Ythe present.It's our hope that fu - )n � � Renton Community Center, ture centennial activities, . '.z s 4` ' j='.t � Renton Senior Activity Center, ; �P Y - events, and exhibits will help to' :- s y « - Renton Public Library; .&nstill a sense of pride in local :,:c' ' ' `� , # i�''' `,' Maplewood Golf.Course. and ' ,, r t a 4 4 a ., r e residents, increase .regional: `;' ' F " , 2 - the Renton Historical Museum: K s` ' awareness of .the community:: y ':: '7r P r it,;:h'� ll' xV w .Y' - ^" "The centennial celebration ' , 1, N , -,• and celebrate our quality of life: -. • r r , !.r . in 2001 is a tremendous partner- " i . The city will issue montlily`tip ; Win A TripFor Four ship with the Renton commu- Centennial-::` a � ���' � {�''�, �- � � dates.about Renton s ' hY k -. � To Disneylmid Pius.-U7 nity,," said Greg Wilson, s}� �,�x, � 4? ,£.�•- '� � � events,influential people in hiss Di ier Exc Pnzes. „ community relations manager i °-4. •�as See AlelroPoofic Credit tory, significant dates over the t for. The Boeing Co. "The - r r Y . 4 , Won for DetadS past 100 years, and:other items; •: _ Boein Com an has been in :, � ' - T - g P Y of importance to Rennin history._.. ;.g o � t 4 , „ ' a ,, ,2k; volved in the Renton commu- Renton's Cable Channel 21 the, :,�,£K.,H M - ,��3 t : <;, a mty since 1922 and we are ��,� e city ;�•ebsite httpJ/wwwci.renton.waus,. :: s, r -: -1 L, � proud to be part of the partner- • kand other city public tious will �:., ` >. -.., . ' �. -•-ship •.in Renton as we continue: ,;k•r.,: "`' ' also keep residents informed- :- Community Credit,Union building on success": w`4 I.' and help them learn more about`, : iiTgrl' RENTON ' SEATTLE °: , .uo:Ba".: Boeing donated. paper and Renton s historythroughout.the' " off,:'--"- 617 S. :d Street,Ste.A 17314th.wenue S. ± mark, '• Renton,WA 95055 - Seattle,WA 951:4 printing for the 2001 Renton. . year Centennial Calendar:The city of ' • (425)22S-2910 ' (206)62. -81i8 �` . PRSRTSTD U.S.POSTAGE PAID • KENT,WA 8320 r r • • 4 4t h #vim-�li t ' • �' _i , - .Y DECA donuts ;£ir�- � __. . ,... Please see page 19 • .. • November 15,2000 The only newspaper devoted exclusively to the Renton Community. Renton,WA •• ienton's volunteers rovide needed services • News Briefsp Holiday creates T hey've logge•d housands of hours -s early deadlinecy M ! ? l 5 Because of the Thanks- helping the city • • ti tt i t ; .,giving Holiday, the news K { e: �"" „t a�� '+�>y - deadline for the Renton By ERIC KWAN # *, ^ ; s ' n r Reporter's Nov. 29 edition UW News Lab �_ will be 5 p.m. tomorrow, Former school librarian Stan -i }. - ��/ � g • �: Nov. 16. News, calendar Greene had a lot of time on his l items and letters to the editor ands after retiring in 1986 r .' - • will be due at that time. But rather than enjoy a s a r 5"_ eisurely retirement,he has dedi- 6 _ /- ° 'sated his time•volunteering for �' `^3 Accused men �iie Renton Museum.For the past t "allf?s ? plead innocent `r4 years he has spent four days a t . j�. Week,six hours a day playing the '' A Renton man and his al- �oles of archivist and purchasing ,_ f - 4 - -,: - b leged accomplice facing agent" first-degree murder and as- Green's story is not an on " -� _ sault charges for two Seattle trsual one for the city of Renton. '�- slayings have pleaded not With s, citizens serving on 25 i a s e --f guilty. boards, commissions and advi- '- { t t ? ..,-r , Prosecutors accuse Elmer boards, committees,the community 1'. •�"� ti - � neros;whose most recent is a hotbed for volunteensm. - - . .. - PhofobytlsvidNe//son' tress was the 4500 block "Volunteering within the .''Northeast 12th St.,of dri- community continues to in- Stan Greene relaxes on the fire engine at the Renton Museum,where he has been a vol- ving the car transporting crease," says Renton Volunteer unteer since his retirement in 1986.Hundreds of volunteers help the city with avariety. - Emanuel Grande-Martinez to Coordinator Sonja Mejlaender. of tasks every week. ' the scene of two shootings in "It is popular with retired citi- - which Grande-Martinez is • zens,teenagers in schools,and it rectly with paid positions, but clear how much city officials and tirement,he needed something to accused of being the trigger is becoming more common for that volunteers have saved the organizations rely on citizens. keep him busy. Applying the man in the shooting death of companies to advocate volun- city money. In addition, she Aside from serving on boards skills he used as a librarian in the John Diklich of White Center teering by employees." said,volunteers are critical to the and advisory committees,volun- Renton School District was also on Sept. 23 and Jorge In 1999 city officials reported city's operation,and each depart- teers also handle tasks in seven attractive to him,as was the idea . Temblador-Topete of North 920 volunteers, 65 percent of ment benefits from the'commu- major areas,including the police of volunteering with his wife Bend on Sept.24. them senior citizens, partici- nity's contributions. In no case department. Rose Mary. . • . Both men are being held pating in ongoing and special is this more apparent than "There are a variety of tasks "She's a curator at the mu- on$1 million bail. one-time activities,logging more Greene's. and input that volunteers con- scum and we've always done. than 60,000 hours of community "Our operation wouldn't tribute to the city," added "things together,"he said. "We Phone scam has. service. When asked how these work without-volunteers," he Mejlaender."Setting up displays worked-together our'last five - statistics compare with cities of said- and exhibits at the museum, years at [Highland Elementary • 809 area code similar size, Mejlaender re- "Volunteers started the his- helping out at the senior center, School]and we prefer to work as marked that increased levels of torical society and the museum. coaching for Special Olympics, a team." - The U.S. Postal Inspec- service have made the Renton They were mostly retired school answering phones and providing The Greenes will be busy r tor's office has issued a community's volunteer pro- and public officials and members directions are all ways that vol- during the'coming months,.as r warning regarding a tele- grams a-template for other cities of the Pioneer Society." unteers contribute." they plan for the city's centennial !- phone scam involving area to follow. With about 600 full and part- When asked why he chooses celebration scheduled for Sep • - code"809." • Mejlaender added that volun- time city staff,slightly more than to volunteer, Greene responded They advise citizens not Leer positions do not compete di- the number of volunteers, it is rather plainly that,with his re- See VOLUNTEERS-page 2 to respond 10 e-mail,phone - - , calls or web pages that tell you to call an "809" tele- - phonenumber. ' Police issue notice of offender's release Victims have received an- - swering machine and pager - - messages asking them to call E;*^ - �" +. A 34-year-old convicted sex that authorizes law enforcement Protection Act required sex of- a number starting with area P ,, '` -c } offender, who has completed agencies to alert the public fenders to register with the code 809 regarding a suppos- i q,h his prison sentence, plans to about the release of level three sheriff's department. - edly arrested,ill or deceased � u live in Renton, the Renton sex offenders.Carter is classi- In a prepared statement, • family member. Some have 10.:t "fr� Gw. Police Department has •an-- fled as a level three offender, Renton police said they have • been told they are prize win- 1' €' x.�. �` nounced. meaning he has a high proba- "no legal authority to direct . ners and to call the number - ems,- a`t "—„r Police provided media with bility of re-offending,according where a sex offender may or to claim it. \ra c}'`- �, notification last week that to police. may not live.Unless court or- _ Callers hear a long,pre- ' ','` its : Douglas Farrell' Carter, who Renton police held a corn- dered restrictions exist,this of- tr_x 91 eeting at er is y arged$2.425 per minuterded message and .are ,y� � ;E'y a thirteen,yearcted'oldn 9girt of raping King HighlandsnElementars School livedwherevverthe choosesfree to _ The number, located in w x t �' County,will be living in the 400 to listen to citizens and answer Carter is prohibited from the Bahamas,is not covered - re r {ter "' r block of Bremerton Avenue questions. contacting the victim or other. under United States regula- a .' .,- Northeast. • " Convicted' sex offenders minors, must avoid places i --�'-n _ir Carter isn't wanted by po- have lived in communities where minors congregate. and lions and has no notification :~;'',,•, ,.Fy>ye.;-,;,a. ;, requirement on charges or -- - lice.The notification was issued around the state for many years. abstain from the use of intoxi- "call blocking''options. Douglas Farrell Carter under Washington State law In 1990,the state's Community cants. C f leiiltpp nepyrtef,'t vvver nvrt'3 11,c'w Elliott Bridge weight limit concerns fire department' County bridge experts trucks to 5,000 pounds while .x.L.:=•.iw - - ;.,:•° '- "^'4_�1• - _ �"}`..fK" .,'j-r=; `-1'..4i'r King C tP - s'egiis" Yr, 0f • have lowered the weight limi- stress tests were conducted. � 3 .�•'' fi±'-rE•� � Ts ration for a bridge east of Once tests confirmed a new '-_,, i„;, , 'i � �-'v • F ,y- Renton after stress tests weight capacity,that limitation , i ,°� .,; - _ showed corrosion. was raised to 16,000 pounds "� i ; �_� '` xs o u _ '�_�" The rusted Elliott Bridge for three axle vehicles, t `'^'-•+A 'r -,qt't k :4-'i r• `; „"d 1 sections have been repaired re- pounds for five axle vehicles , i s.nz �`°'a- �`� ' _fr.-'.- . �, - cently but that doesn't make and 20,000 pounds for six axle r y` �r ,,=mod^r*2vw y"` e `�'• - •k��'ram•' '" •x.-'+i' %3 se.;. emergency and rescue iper- trucks. t >. t` ... i'' v 4.f a.,.r.-. .. <:-"r,`; . ,,:;,,.: sonnet—who have to cross The Renton Fire gi:h .,1�,�r-.' „ s ''>17 3 � � f >H fi' r>ti: r,';' '.�..�. the bridge—breath any easier. Department has a mutual-aid 3' sl ;�- -<Iw .344,i] ..yam f "My concern is it really re- agreement with the•county's t n t3 }p a is -"w' a. n duces our level of service," Fire District 40 and occasion- bark t`t �a: � v r r 4. y1; ' said deputy fire chief Glen ally must cross the bridge on ., �t�u n Y{z 4-+1 a t1i t-.'� - ?:;,, Gordon, of the Renton,Fire aid calls or fire emergencies. ft -+ r tr'Lim .. s -,;- ?•-r ., DepartmenL The station's aid car had re- '� ,L6 -4- �- ••._y. t r w.. r+r r 1;P An August county inspec- ceived an exemption that al- "'u "' 1 0 �'t' rk x Y lion of the bridge, which lowed it to cross while the ,:-zs z a i ,+u i Free- 4 crosses the Cedar River at weight limit was 5,000 pounds,-.. -z, ., �Yr Y t,;•-•r"'� .. Southeast 156th,showed that- but the district's 34,000 pound �1 *41 - ,;!- ;Lxe ,1 r two trusses were corroded fire engine exceeds the limit, ,• t "i-,k {y '"'• �.,,. , 5 ,� 4 s c-, x_r.�F ,'- enough that inspectors could Gordon said. fir. 4`' e' s .`s�. ' --• ;!- �z ', � ``�'" ,,, 11 r"'� fi a•,tto ,a t. r r r`c;L measure a loss of metal to the County officials say the t ,�••, Sc,, s.y" Y �-tya- `�Y , steel truss bridge,according to bridge has been in line to be -t r,•.:f c BLS. -i,.y x g�.a A {`J"l,*z + �K y Jim Markus,supervisor of the moved but that concerns over �, ', inn; x s} _•, 5 .c+---a•_.a ah.e-.a_ Y=, _ , county's bridge design unit. environmental impacts on Photo by David Nelson The county temporarily' spawning salmon have stalled lowered the weight restriction the process. King County engineers recently repaired trusses on the Elliot Bridge.The weight limit for three, five and six-axle for trucks has been lowered by 2,000 pounds. Volunteers Pactizeddiareaysand lascom- "There's room forere are.ny more Clothing donations sought puterized displays and elecuonic (volunteers]than there A11 contirwedfrom page 1 information stations. kinds of places need help and [ember 2001. Stan Greene will Though the amount of vol- they can't run without it, but 'Valley Medical Center's pri- Suite 104 be busy helping design and build unteerism in the community is there is a need for people who mary care clinics are accepting • Valley Family Care, 3915 a large exhibit featuring the high,them remains a need for want to do it" new,clean clothing for their an- Talbot Road South,Suite 401 story of a century in Renton. even more help from area rest- (Eric Kwan is a student in the nual"Mitten Brigade." •Behavioral Health Services, Other parts of the historical dents. University of Washington School Donations for the brigade are 4445 Talbot Road South • "Everybody should do what of Communications News Lab- being accepted from Nov. 1 to event will include a flight simu- This year,all donated items later recognizing Boeing's im- they want," said Greene. orator]:) Dec.1.Gloves,hats,scarves and will benefit the medical center's other clothing can be dropped • off at the following Renton loca- clinic' office .for the. federal • "1 lions'• Women, Infants.and.Children „'r'a',,,,, Make it a SKYWR Li`y� Fairwood• Primary Care, (WIC)program.Call(425)251- - 2`4 PRR ® 14410 S.E. Petrovitsky Road, 5117 for more information. , ....._.,,,.. 4„. .,,,, ,,„..,_ ...,.......„ . ...„,........,_.,...,„,..,____„_:_.,, :. , t c: W , � ,g gem. 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September 20,2000•Renton Reporter•1 ' 1 a community newsletter for Renton citizens and business owners r Ina paid advertisement prepared by the City of Renton-Volume 17, Number 18 4,• N Community Calendar ' olice. Officer honored for nabs top award - 'II'fe SaVltlg efforts - .n 2001 edition due out �` :' r tg in December The Renton Police'Department has three service medals id' ' 'g �'G1 il r j recognize significant performance.The Medal of Valor recog- r...,..7...z.. ,;p?;`• yy/w,'�, l °'f `� �i� sizes performance that requires extreme courage.The Dstin- •s r t; f , . The colorful pictures are spectacular. guished Service Medal is awarded for acts that manifest out- . The design is exceptional. • 1 standing courage when serious risk is present to public safety. (ti1J n ' � Outstanding participation with other The Meritorious Service Medal is awarded when there is suffi- r 'community agencies. cient evidence of outstanding performance either on a single O� ` ' • ,}41• %0 occasion or over a period of time. / w f' E` These were just some ofihe•-:: } r 1:0P u comments tied to the 2000 edi '� " •• Last week,Officer Brett Ferguson was While as • c �y}(e lion of the Renton Community • f *• « `1. the recipient of a Fergusonfficer entorious Service Medal.Whle _ t { Calendar which recently : tW t'ir' �a h s s n'soff duty,Obaseball games this summer wh n ne a ', 4�°t r r Tf:{ x >-trg ,, nabbed a first-place Savvy { 3 s,,*iq., iE t fellow coach,Claude Thiel,suffered a heart at ',�-r` %� x+, x.,I < `"u-1 ' award from the City-County i c,.:t• 'tm • " . •' .( d tack.Officer Ferguson responded immediately, r l'-•.:'‘E.;:''''Zril.:::;%,•;:,';,F-J-J,At...,f,.*.r., , ; :Communications and Market ,,7 directing aid and initiating CPR,instructing hising Association.These Savvy 4 , - . wife to call 911 and his childrn to open the base >- a 7 + r,fOttawards'g^'nn 1 ° ` ball park gates so the aid car could enter He " s i - rJ�"" to ally,recognize a u • ' continued to apply mouth-to-mouth resuscita -'`' + < i k 1 local govern °i �,; 1 i,nie . tion until the Renton Fire Department arrived. ,- jr'r merits forinnova ice— '^``'. i According to Renton Fire Department person t t r1 lions in commu .• nel,Mr.Thiel was in serious condition and would • • t> .. R r "• ketintgandmar- t7� '" have certainly suffered a fatal heart attack had • 'rt > ;t� { ��'$ z+ keting govern-. •.c. . .. Officer Ferguson not provided initial aid.Thanks to the he- • • r.-...:,.'.. • • •• 11:. pent issues to roic efforts of Officer Ferguson,Mr.Thiel survived and is ' citizens.This national competition grows in healthy enough to participate in a bowling league and other -' •a;( • quality and numbers each year,with over700 ' 1 r entries competing for different awards this ac•tivities. Previous Meritorious Service Medal recipients include Brett Ferguson` ' year With 10 different award categories,the Detective Tanya Dom and retired Deputy Police Chief Don Persson In the history of the k I nlrieS are divided into population groups de- Police Department,onlyone Medal of Valor has been given and'n was bestowed on Officer $tands with;hls,. „ ending on the total number of entries in a Larry Strauss for his heroic act ions;4Nter..heinppshot.io itee+cheet 41n oe•sve..o e-- tam tv to ecer t __ I ular category. That way,entries from heeded to protect a wife and her co-worker from an enraged husband who was still holding ';his MefrtOr✓IOUS0 .,� , Iictionsof like size,and presumably, agun. • Service Medal :lar resources compete against each We are fortunate to have individuals working for the City that consistently go above and ' { ,,,,. other '' beyond the call of duty. -s ' Because of the success of the calendar tamp � 3. for the year 2000,the phone has teen rim ..sMw- =' ''e'." $ ing like crazy at City Hall with residents re- questing the 2001 edition.While there isstit Sound Transit to connect in Renton T® EO •afour-month-at-a-glarwcalendar left for the [�pp _�"` remainder of this year,look for the2001 cal- Sound Transit is working with its partner temative concepts that will keep ,.' .;1 endar to arrive in homes in mid-December. agencies to improve travel speed,reliability transit and other HOV traffic mov- ' .... ::;at ' _! As part of the Centennial celebration;the and access for buses and other high-occu- ing.The open house on Septem- k� Ffm i Community Calendar will feature photos and ancir vehicles(HOVs)such as carpools and' ber 26(see inset)will be the first , .r�s r ��}, artifacts representing Renton over the past "ar `"" one hundred years and run from January 2001 vanpools between Interstate 405,major ern- of several opportunities to review ;rt',a '.i' �',_,, ,. , to December 2001.The calendar will also ployment sites and the Renton Transit Cen- and comment on the project con- t1l t; ! ter in downtown Renton. " cepts and the screening criteria H,'mpg Fi �} , . include inform- • To provide buses and carpools a Efforts to bring forward a wide 1�' • ties about active- t 4 competitive travel advantage over driv- range of concepts are already un- h 4 ties and events "- ., .4 ing alone,Sound Transit is investing. derway.So far,more than 20 con- in . Renton, �`"� '' in a complement of capital projects to cepts have been developed that ',COmmun Op House R • .school and city .y ,.,, i. give HOVs direct access to,or travel include a variety of capital Ira ; ; harldays,and tun ` F ? 31 may, , - priority at,key locations into and out provements,such as better free- 4:00 p.m.t0 7:00 p.m 3', facts about ,i,, z i. fi M+p- of downtown Renton. • way access for buses and other i McKnight Middle School Renton history. s is' r the improvements , . Special r,r•s '+r s� f.1st fx 4 Funding ments was restablished t by irivest- HOVs,and on Renton streets.arterial The initiale- � SArea iy•° thanks to an ex- .7 t ' Sound voters in 1996 when they ap- sign concepts map(see inset) 1200 Edmonds Ave.NE , emely gener- ' proved local taxes for Sound Move,The shows the general locations be- Renton(use south entrance ous in kind do- Ten-Year Regional Transit System Plan. ing considered and other con-.- nearballfield) nation from the Boeing Company.They will Sound Transit is the agency charged with cepts may evolve through this „_ --.,:�m ,, ` be providing the paper and printing the 2001 implementing the three-county bus and rail public outreach process. Centennial Calendar.Additional funding for transit plan,including bus service and capi- If you would like more information on the r`• come Calendar will from the City of tat projects to improve regional travel in and project,please visit the project web site at Renton,Renton School District, Renton around Renton. www.soundtransiLoVregexp.htmiorcallTess (425)430 6400 _ Technical College,Valley Medical Center and Sound Transit would like feedback on al- Murphy at 206-398-5048. , Puget Sound Energy. Look for the 12-month calendar to be •, wyyyjj. 'mailed for free in mid-December as an in- sertin the Renton Reporter.Additional cal- Start saving items for Recycling Day ci rentol.. enders will be available throughout the com • •.... ,Wa.US pun'ityat public facilities.For add'�tionalCen- Renton residents can • start gathering their household recyclable items for 2000's Fall • • tennial information or calendar information, Recycling Day held Saturday,October 21st from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m.at Renton Technical J,esse,Tanner_,4,` ca11425-130 6522. College's north parking lot.This one-day event gives residents an opportunity to•recycle ;_ ' - r r large items and hard to recycle materials at one convenient place.Items accepted include: R n adorr y Cnan,.-:: r ( (O f -, ® II bulky yard waste,clean wood,broken concrete(rebar excluded),bricks,porcelain(metal Council President c: h a hardware removed),scrap metal(non-metal parts removed from bikes,mowers,etc.),appli- Tim schtifzer;•ProiTem e4 t '.• ances($20 fee for refrigerators and freezers,no air conditioners),tires(limit 10—removed Dan'Clawson, one of the best places to watch • from rims),motor oil,used oil fitters,antifreeze,auto batteries,unusable textiles,reusable Kathy7Seolker Wheeler -r • clothing and furniture,Styrofoam peanuts,#2 and#4 plastic bags and#6 food containers. Toni Nelson 581mOh spawn;fS fromahe bridge Low income or disabled residents,who qualify for special pick-up service of appliances ling Parker`', c < Don Persson r outside the Renton Public Library? . only,may ca11425-430-6651 by Wednesday,October 18th. • 3 . For more information,call the Infommatn Line at 425-430-7398 or the Solid Waste utility ` . k.1 s- . Come:dOWn and checkltout at425-430-7396or visit our websiteatwww.ci.rentOn.Wa.us. • JulieBre e• r s 1 August:16,2000"Renton Reporter-1 •a community newsletter for Renton citizens and business owners •• , w a paid advertisement prepared by the City of Renton-Volume 17, Number 16 � t • zi t: r aYrz `r - • 1 z• c• v Fy• , .• umaxT , IF om 3hT1= • •sNrr . • , cc •• � � ext -communit • calender % ! aza Looking for a fun y •-s r -. `opportunity? • will feature Renton history : s3 �k{_ Are you interested in current events in ; Renton?Do you enjoylworking with people? As you turn your Renton Community Calendar to September you will n v K,� .. + �T, Then the City of Renton has the opportunity .have a four-month-at-a-glance calendar left for the remainder of the year. g 13 1 y 4 ,= s4. for you!Applications are being accepted fop But don't despair,a new calendar will be coming out this December , a •A .j r. various volunteer positions on boards,corn- Funded by the City of Renton and also sponsored by Renton School• T { a 217, t. ,,� h a missions and committees.These groups, District,Renton Technical College,Valley Medical Center and Puget Sound 4 ;ram.. ,� E ' composed of interested communitymem- Energy,the 2001 Community Calendarwill be produced as part of Renton's r ' ' 'e rt-: P :k , tobers,work hand in contnbut citizen input and perspective Centennialnd with staff contacts iifacts representing Re to ovee r the pastnnial e one hundred years ndar will feature and os run t nd •h 1- !�, + fre 1 • for department prograjms. from January 2001 to December 2001.The calendar will also include infor- ` ,�,,� The City is looking for volunteers to serve mation about activities and events in Renton,school and -„ r l iir'',:,A` y in the following capacities: ' city holidays,and fun facts about Renton historyr r '�' Board of Adjustment:This board .`tv. ft�9,i• Look forthe12-month calendar ,,-Y " ( ref '• catio public meetings to hear appl!- n '4�--/' tt' v�' to be mailed for free in mid De g 1 * a- 19Q1 2,QOZ cember as an insert in the Renton "' -'- l• building regulatiionsns for sThe vacant po- ' Reporter.Additional calendars will r•:,,,,,r w1,i3Z��{ ;' sition,Position 1,requires that the ap- @ + .n° be available throughout the corn 1 -, y,;: • .pointee be a Renton resident and either a sseA munity at public facilities.For adds ry •state-licensed practicing architect or engi- j tonal Centennial information or calendar -- 10` ,'' 4 meer • information,call 425-430-6522. r .-• ' Civil Service Commission:This , " z ,_; Also helping to remember ; '.`L s ' P� commission organizes and enforces .:, { Renton's history and celebrate .• a, r , i dt k provisions established in the Revised r a the Centennial,the Renton Historical Society is sell o- -z? ,r "'• 's - beautiful ry t`o rules,eg lati of ons aon nd personnelCW) ti -y{ "-` - Renton land arkstThe afghans ghan,m asuring 50 x65 favorite is ,t ` operations within the municipal x , jacquard woven in 100%machine-washable cotton and ` -s 7 z lice and fire departments.Civil er f f n 3. mil-*s s�' is available for$74.50($68.50 for Renton Historical So {r , Y vice Commission members must have • + : ciety members).The afghan is currently on dis. - ,� �.: �i-. - Renton residency for at least three ,4 z 4� .,x . , • play at the Museum and in the lobby of Renton r �z years. . " 3•�1. City Hall.Order forms are'also available at both locations .:t,, a'. Park Board:Board members re " w ; Also available from the Renton Historical Society are au fig view and make recommendations for 4': `*s, ; rr € thentic cut blackboard slates,measuring approximately 5x7" 'updating park rules and regulations; a that were salvaged from the recently demolished Henry Ford 1'f Sy,0,:* provide input on park development,de- ;� + c" t s' Grade School.The slates are available for sale'on a first come r 4 3,., +.•"',+r first served basis for$36.95,including tax and handling charge. PjCturea be1-oW sign and property acquisition and a �, Y ti. :i til variety of policy issues affecting .`„ N For additional information about the afghan of slates,please (topo bottom) * parks;recommend fees for park use; . call the Museum at 425-255-2330. Forrest#18gert�[l2 approve use of park facilities for large events; &:Ahleyy a3 and review and help determine park and rec- .,- . •reation priorities.Board members must liveNagasawa, P .Caroline�1ac as • within ihe'Renton city limits_ -"pass ort to Summer Fun"encouraged kids Briari'Fjolt 9 To receive an application,please call p om ; the Mayor's Officeat425430�500 /-- ' to attend community events 3 air � 'or download.the application for ( s ° Community Service from the City< ^. n b i.. w .Renton website at j ', O It was not quite the same as a trip to Paris or London,but e - { .� wwwa renton via us + t the"passport"given'to kids in Renton served them last ., a t i 4 rs,sue - '-' .._., __ .... - f= month to a host of recreational activities-The City of ' a'Sc.. ° Renton celebrated National Recreation and.Park's jf3t$ s r"a x4 :• . ..0 Renton Lifeguard t Month in July to encourage participation in a variety of s�£�; :- '. r ,., activities around the community.With support from ,. x ,'/�, Torero's Restaurants,the Community Services L r earns first place in 4 k x r, �+f� N ... Recreation Division sponsored"Passpoh r competition - . . to Summer Fun"another GR84UKID pro- 's. r., I" e -,--, P gram.The program gave kids an opportunity to -r,,,`-0,',-^• i - ° s qualify for prizes for participating in'atleast five corn- �e it,+-,'Yc€' . 'c"- A team of Renton lifeguards recently par- munity activities during the month'of July tw-q ti ` �,• i „s, • ticipated in the annual Lake Washington Passports were available at all recreation facilities a ' r VI( r ,1 ,Challenge Cup lifeguard Games.Lifeguard were clipped from the Summer"What's Happening \ tz r, .+� . s : teams from around the region battled against brochure and could be printed off the City's website at 4 r,rk1 tg l (425)43O_4O each other in several different events during 'www.o.renton.wa.us. F " t ;� '� ' this two-day competition.Over sixty guards Kids earned a stampon their"Passport"byattending •V>'� 1 g xr• 'i. P 4 -" � � ,-cr "- •,� sand nine teams from Renton, Seattle, the 4th of July Celebration,Kidd Valley Family Concert .., i rg r - f Bellevue,and King County participated in Series,Creative Kids Fair,Renton River Days Kids Day, • +..•Y. x '•vela s;paddleboard races,iron manfiron Renton City Concert Band,a July Recreation Camp,a ,.,-;.,i, I CI Tentori woman ompetitions,and first aid skills. performance of the Summer Teen Musical,or storytime at C,,' '"4 i"� ii—t71f8 tf• While the games are fun and competitive, either Library.Kids were also able to earn a stamp by a .,3. j v they are designed to keep lifeguards'skills visiting the Renton Historical Museum,the Renton Corn- ; arm Jesse TannerV.< - .•sharp and to exchange rescue methods. munity Center,Highlands and North Highland Neighbor- t o r tv ,�, ; Deep-water rescues;CPR and first-aid skills hood Youth Centers. I - �� ;Randy C6r gar-' are required for rdeguards,who must always Before leaving their recreation"adventure",kids stopped r Jotincfl Prsrdent be ready and prepared. at the Passport Sign to get a stamp in the square beside Tam Schlit2graf! to 'Renton has a great lifeguard staff,but can the appropriate activity.It was estimated that over 1,000 .• t ,, Darr C!awspn - be especially proud iof Tricia Smithson,who children and their parents participated in this program to Katfry.Keolkei Wtreet took top honors in the Ironwoman event and increase awareness of summer activities in Renton through �w , r-, Ton[Netson ,,,:t. i• beat out the rest of her competition by an Recreation and Park programs. • • •Krug Parties , amazingmargin.Con'ratulations,Tricia. Kids who participated in at least five activities and re- '� - bon Pe[s5on . • .The Cty of Renton posts lifeguards at both turned their"Passport"were entered in a drawing for some o- ;-"ya t r� xr ? Kennydate Beach park and Gene Coulon great prizes.And the winners were:Kenadi Browne;Bryan air „luue Brewbr"� Beach Park daily from 12:00 noon to 8:00 Hotdt;Conor Dowd;Forrest Hagerman;Brenden Dowd; •(425g,)1aso-ss p.m.Lifeguards will be on duty at the beaches Caroline Vargas;and Ashley Nagasawa.Each received a Passport to Summer Fun T-shirt r.i,.i.„,y..T until Monday,September 4. and an age-appropriate toy.All participants received a summer full of fun recreation. As,1/4,1.1 Lr`ld 1.. _:". a..,.- _..:� ..._�-s,c:�,� >•.x,.::- `..., .:- _v...�:c:.._.a-+-i,•.r•• _,.._.:.:-,,.:-.. ...:..,ems.>-:ym,-:Y�.:ti„>.::,..; .. ..... ..........r„.. _� .._,� �- 1 4 :-'/..fief.6%7�g.`r"'i!i Re""� ;: ,7 /J..2.",f:1 4-1.14:`,(i. %(1�C;,-,g.2'':y:"f,'v%:Li:.2,y/6fuiAv^.aw,:'...-.-.::,aT:?s -i—.-„,,„.,ii,.o. .n..R __- - Watch television,radio or print will serve you in reaching your target audience. Don't Just Spend(Advertising Dollars If you would like to discuss advertising,ad budgeting or business planning, Advertising is not merely a business expense;its an investment in building you may call the SCORE Association(Service Corps of Retired Executives)and Future growth of any business depends considerably on how well you receive free and confidential counseling. Visit SCORE on the Web c i and implement your:advertising program. It is common for a small (wwwscore.org). business to designate the amount of its advertising budget as a percent of In June,SCORE will offer three business workshops:Starting a New Busi- sales.Setting the advertising budget shouldn't be pure guesswork Trade jour- ness,Marketing and Sales for Small Business,and Building a Business Plan. nals for various industries provide information on the average advertising All classes are held at SBA/SCORE Business Enterprise Center in downtown expenditure for different types of businesses. Seattle. 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Every business has its own -"SIf114,, ,e- ,; F;. , k;;-,,, ,h J,, f_ ,ri•;*,� , k-<^ .;;. r;Businesses are:asked°.tipspbnsorra¢teacher's breakfast-,apt '15:eachr;a rd.. essyou will want announce- ^ t ;,: -,;U �,:sr•�,:..t-:,. .,s�._N := `3, c;'r s' aN,-- R.r_ gr : ,a.r - -°i special needs.If you are just opening your business, �� ,,,,, E,� �=s�.; :�t ,� ����.. •� ��, �'F-'='�.- ��� �r� supply it 'sfor s cialtdaclier,:w,elcomepackets Packe-';include writing u- ?"',:rr<. ^r.3.�a',. a E h•,rrv:;s,'�.,-_2,:3.-r:.rxA.;.. sa'asr=.�4�5'�:..73'�=i*.d';� ment advertisements.If you are expanding a store or adding a new product �";<,,,e.v,;�c Ise 4n "kepRet�a srors o ant cod`"'nsan'i otl a informafional ,''pen .s,pe:srk,:;,+,hs- ns,:.ass: ?ou :s f ti ;art;ra' " tf.t'?. en and size of advertisements. t'�rz,r,.4,-`=.'�..,.A ck ' '.,:=`hr : as>..fast—ar.:,a r �,6MAktr,or locals line,you may increase the frequency :material;;,,. iepictits,W-,30nd the,breakfast, ,-are* greatyopitG"-� •.7:v,.fi y x La;N<_I N;`ry''`e.4's Y,.�,i-w—f_..t:�i' .:14-g:40;; ,xip,,,,A' bush esseS,,a0:welcometne `teac "ers,too.;th 'Res to i?Scl ool Distr ct, sa• :6 Audience! Advertisingsales representatives talkv✓ithyou �r,,,;.,;; r ,'�'1'.,�-s;,n� ;x� %�?�„-�>_._,,,�-�,;,;�.�;: �.;�s;ky�,s;�r.,..<��;<<��_:.;��'�, Reach Your P .t,� ;'�;;,��� ; :�" r�:n���. '�.. v��:.:,5ti, � ; ..� ,. .Sliaroft'Ektiind'Cliameer."resident ai d"`CEU�;�~ t<:r",<* mv!:t ,l,. ,,,,o •EE.r'ice`:,:_:v;;m n b r:p esiee.,}.> ,,ti*: .4-,44 t,:?,`1-r„'-' -r;$y"t 'v, ;,i,3 . s',: about rates,circulation,audience or coverage.You will be shown the cost per ,.p,,...,�-k;�_r��:v���;;;,�;-;_,,, �a�;�,�,�,,.,.�� V���;��.fir;,rn�_y,�,��rR�.r���;,�;�. � „; z i t q 1 I „-2 P s F�fi;e i L st- A,„u- `�.28(.r R» thousand for the advertisement,meaning the cost to you for reaching 1,000 `�``The breakfast is scheduled for Aiugust 24 at 115 am S,a;A' i 'i'' _ w,�.v:.s;g,�:� a .fir:-#'• . }_F ,.s � .J^`�i:���:�.?x„: understand how such figures are based. 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Concentrate on how well the medium— :^�. ,� ? is r u`'` zi v i, i« �,s:%;j•.r+i':`4%',". ; _ i, y?4.r;f.�`.,�i i�'sr,�#�toq`f,;Y:r.�a,t Y.P�.-�'r�"�;'3'.,P;:��:��:i i;;yi:, ;,a'�fr�..,." ::±.<<;.;.,'.i_;r..z5. i4""5,y,W �:'��y.,.r;::.:,,Y .: •.-.,.aim 4: `:,Ij'' •4+ tea;->,L,;,r, ";.` �i(y��'�2? //��cc..�-� ((t��1. r ' .1...fi. . : r, ,4,?, r:;ar 5c�;N;,...C,,ir-z0:- ,.f.V ��IV`�K d.�.11� — IiYV/�l� � �i�P`�''�V�� ...».,..x.�:yx.#.t�^?��_.-.. ...'end.. .`';,'S- �� .,G'x?-:,t:..�,.. .. .:"r �,., t - ns Centennial Local businesses,organizations and neighborhood groups are being asked , ._'ir Ai _ - t,3 to add a little history to the events or activities they already host or sponsor,in f,..,, ,u , zk� - �. ilf k.` gg honor of Renton's 100th birthday. . , "4 � '" ` 7 i;1� ti y.6.x '' "te, err x a1,wo,.�' The City of Renton recently debuted its official Centennial logo, mission i statement and guideline . The logo is designed by Renton artist Doug Kyes. 9O 1 t f 2 O O�. It can be used by organisations that receive city approval. Approved events �'°' _ 1. 4"3 ,r' �-- will also be listed in the Centennial edition of the Community Calendar. in this 1 'k ;t h. 0 .' " ' Centennial ��` �.�� `"��'' ���f�r Centennial activities, events and exhibits should provide the opportunity to , 4 - ` K�6 :,ram ., , :,;,- .- . celebration that •°v,.;::�, } ` '' instill a sense of pride in local residents,to increase regional awareness of the `' ._. community,and to celebrate our quality of life. will be remember for generations to come. The City is also interested in the"human element" and is looking for stories and ideas from Renton citizens. "It's the citizens,organizations and For more Centennial information, visit the city's website at businesses that have made Renton special for the past 100 years,"says www.ci.renton.wa.us and click on the new Centennial logo, or call Sonja Mayor Jesse Tanner. "We want to include their perspective and memories Mejlaender at 425-430-6528. Ft" .t. Ir.Ill icd/ , ... _i, -, olv eini• COMPUTER PERFORMANCE, INC. ADAM C. HUPE 425.228.2220 DIRECTOR OF TECHNICAL SERVICES �;Ra. „.�- fax.226.6340 (425) 227-8959 RENTON ; �V` A6 ',0;t`,` 350 Duvall Ave NE (800) 427-8959 WEST, WA 122 BRONSON WAY N. #150 , �. �, g' $h', ',/�•_'{,- �,�,,, Renton WA 98059 EMAIL:CPI@NWRIAIN.COM RENTON, WA 98055 �` }$ email: jetcitylitho@msn.com I is .,..i ...,.,.. page 2 • wi C,,,mmunit News ,C ul e-ti 20 -- - Xe-1--i rw dot Come°unnies In manta ®� _31) Cintennial in 2001 -.IA4,,,,,:9-,,,,,-. Renton Renton's,rich history and strong spirit will be evident 1?_ten next year as the City celebrates its Centennial. While the WM.ci.renton.wa.us/cisr •official milestone "birthday" is actually on September 6, 2001, special events, 'exhibitions and performances will be celebrated throughout the year. , Call 425.430.6656 The Mayor's Centennial Task Force Advisory Committee has been meeting for ? ,.� - - : V.56 y Nt ;several months to organize Renton's Centennial Celebration. Former Mayor Don = „�` ,,ECS ® `d� to School ; .4,.,..:, . , , l, Custer serves as committee �� chair. Membership includes • Ready TO Learn w at x-� .*-4,..,„.,,,,,,,: _. z..i, .,� r f t r i several organizations and ? CISR accepts donations of pens,pencils, fed i '` s >: , 3 spans many generations. : folders, markers, new clothes and other �� ° • A successful Centennial ,, Y,� f�� � ,� �, ,� needed items for distribution through the ' ' ' ' � if 4` ri` • Celebration must include a schools. If you can help,contact Susan �� , . ' "* � support base of area busi- . Richards at 425.430.6656. ';' ; , ; - nesses, civic organizations .'; b -i . ':: ,, l� K and individual boosters. The E Ever Wondered How to �,. � , Cityhas requested civicor a ��® �����f��Q��� ,� x *A., '. lea % r r O i nizations and neighborhood Play As a mentor, you could learn this and '" ': z "•S =� ., groups to consider adding an other valuable skills, including how to . , ,. l 3� : � element of history activities communicate with youth. You can help a _,Y, k a x a. that they already host orspon- •; child succeed in school and.in life by - �= a , - sor. Centennial activities, = - ' being a Mentor.One hour each week and `events and exhibits should promote a sense of pride in local residents, increase . a desire to make a difference are all you :regional awareness of the community,and celebrate our quality of life. • need to apply.Training and support are In addition to the historical side of the Centennial,the City is also interested in the : provided.For more information about the 'human element".Do you know of someone from Renton who invented something Mentor Program,call 425.430.6659. For ignificant,made a discovery,had a brush with fame,or wrote a novel?What are the other volunteer opportunities which ben moments you most remember in Renton's history? "It's the citizens,organizations efit Renton students,contact Pat Auten, :and businesses that have made Renton special for the past 100 years,"said Mayor at the Renton School District, - anner. "We want to include their perspective and memories in this Centennial 1425.204.2325. elebration that will be remembered for generations to come." Other aspects of the Centennial Celebration include a historic timeline,souvenirs • what as a community .nd possibly a lasting legacy such as a mural or piece of artwork. Renton plans to honor the past,celebrate the present and imagine the future next Learning Center? ear during the Centennial. For additional information,check out the city's website CISR is parTnering with the 21st Century at www.ci.renton.wa.us and click on the new Centennial logo or call 425.430.6528. Community Learning Center Program. This program offers after-school aca- demic,social, and recreational activities Table of Contents to students at Dimmitt Middle School and its feeder elementary schools:Bryn Mawr, Community News page 2 Campbell Hill,and Lakeridge. For infor- Renton River Days page 3 mation about volunteering,contact Ryan Special Events pages 4 & 5 Spencer at 425.430.6657. Just for Kids page 6 CampsSharing ®uf, Excitement' Preschool Programs page &9 pageCISR hogs an annual Advisory Council &7 Youth Programs pages 10- 12 meeting to gain input from business and community leadership to assist in guiding Dance page 13 programs,setting priorities,and expand- Teen Scene page 14 ing services,The March meeting included Teen &Adult Programs page 15 Renton's Mayor and several members of _ Fitness Classes page 16 the administrative staff, members of the Wellness Classes page 17 Renton Chamber of Commerce,Renton Sports 1 pages 18& 19 School Board leaders and administration Outdoor Recreation pages 20&21 from the Renton School District. Renton Community Center page 22 Carco Theatre page 23 What an Honor to See Maplewood Golf Course page 24 Patty Murray! Renton Senior Activity Center page 25 Senator Patty Murray visited Bryn Mawr Special Populations page 26 Elementary to meet with participants in Human Services page 27 the Mentor Program and Renton leader- , Renton Public Libraries page 28 ship. In support of the program, she Renton Historical Museum page 28 submitted a video speech for the Mentor Facility Locations page 29 Program Recognition and Benefit Dinner Registration Information pages 30&31 in May. r'.,�',`�.�.i,;(4'; W �,�4giti :W,C.t ,. i't!V"I."�•s>��%i+l13 "�!I/%�Ni,7.,r;1:y.,�,: .:.�• Renton Business Page 5 � r-'Y gis Watch • television,radio or print will serve you in reaching your target audience. Don't Just Spend Advertising Dollars If you would like to discuss advertising,ad budgeting or business planning, Advertising is not merely a business expense;its an investment in building you may call the SCORE Association(Service Corps of Retired Executives)and les.Future growth of any business depends considerably on how well you receive free and confidential counseling. Visit SCORE on the Web plan and implement your advertising program. It is common for a small ( score.org). business to designate the amount of its advertising budget as a percent of In June,SCORE will offer three business workshops:Starting a New Busi- sales.Setting the advertising budget shouldn't be pure guesswork.Trade jour- ness,Marketing and Sales for Small Business,and Building a Business Plan. nals for various industries provide information on the average advertising All classes are held at SBA/SCORE Business Enterprise Center in downtown expenditure for different types of businesses. Seattle. For more information,call 206-553-7320 or 1-877-SEA SCOR(E). BudgetWisely. Armed with an annual dollar advertising budget figure • based on your estimated'sales,you'll want to make a monthly budget to plan ' � '•',�•- -. "�''l`''"-" -t A -��. Saf>�.a:-.New•Teacae'r ,�:.:�=:,�-.,�.. .�Y1•r,::,.,5 -11.rr for your varying advertising needs during the year.Some types of businesses ; ;,,<_.° ;;;�.;, :;.='::,;,;.•, -'.:•'', ' - >;-.� °;';=Y, have major sales duringarticular months.Others build heavysales around _Sponsorships''are'now being accepted'for the:New Teacher''s�Br=eakfast': the holidayseason or other seasonal activities. Everybusiness has its own °' �:'.3: 1: -.1-::- -- _ f� �-.� .1 '''°Businesses:,are'asked to`sponsor:a teacher's breakfast,at'$1N:each''and% special needs.If you are lust opening your business,you will want announce- .:, ...-;;.- • . : ..- .:.. . , _;., ,- ,,,,,..z,0 r :'supply itemsfor special'teacher welcome packets Packets include wining ment advertisements.If you are expanding a store or adding a new product ,. -- pads,pencils,pens,key chains,discount coupons and other mfdrmational- line,you may increase the frequency and size of advertisements. :material>"'The:packets .--and the breakfast=-are'agreat way for�local Reach Your Audience. Advertising sales representatives will talk with you ;businesses to welcome;new.-teachers.t•o•the Renton School;District"says n :-Sharon Eklund'4111b.er:-resident and CEO.-.. ,.'`s : `m?1,61 04 about rates,circulation,audience or coverage.You will be shown the cost per •:.: : - -•' -� -' ..:,P '.:.. :..` thousand for the advertisement,meaning the cost to you for reaching 1,000 The.breakfast is'scheduled°for August'24.at;715.am. ;: .: .; : people or homes.Be sure you understand how such figures are based. Do- !".;,:if you would like to:.take a;new teacher`to breakfast;calf Lucy.;C oziec at nut buy ads based solely on cost. Concentrate on how well the medium— the Ch'amber.425-226-5•60 . . " J''•'`Y``- -- .. la`ns Centennial Local businesses,or anizations and neighborhood groups are being asked > :A'"''''""" to add a little history to the events or activities they already host or sponsor,in .+ , r..c y-3 .�;.: J f4 honor of Renton's 100th birthday. - , r , {- et j, ;. The City of Renton recently debuted its official Centennial logo, mission . P.A.'!" . ," ' °s`' statement and guidelines. The logo is designed by Renton artist Doug Kyes. 1901 2 O O It can be used by organizations that receive city approval. Approved events k, Ar- _ , .> , ';W� '"<." ;. :;isr will also be listed in the Centennial edition of the Community Calendar. in this �, - '?N t ,-"s", Centennial r' ,;;�,t'ls, n.,:.,:;1-•' .4 .F .j. �`'1=e Centennial activities, events and exhibits should provide the opportunity to _., s: ,,,,r g:,=<<<r.,i _ ;w:� . ; d' celebration that �„<< ,uyw. instill a sense of pride in local residents,to increase regional awareness of the = :A.�t 3.,.- jl •, >. 3 zz� !, community,and to celebrate our quality of life. will be remember .�:y`, for generations to come. The City is also interested in the"human element"and is looking for stories and ideas from Renton citizens. "It's the citizens,organizations and For more Centennial information, visit the city's website at businesses that have made Renton special for the past 100 years,"says www•ci.renton.wa.us and click on the new Centennial logo, or call Sonja Mayor Jesse Tanner. "We want to include their perspective and memories Mejlaender at 425-430-6528. 4114:' Jill 0 , COMPUTER PERFORMANCE, INC- ADAM C. HUPE .,,,.. 425.228.2220 DIRECTOR OF TECHNICAL SERVICES -tea,- fax.226.6340 Wit":.h� .�s µ i�q�'t.;�`L x "'�.:"�,,., (425) 227-8959 RENTON ,.r- t„ ,, g."t'a* tigYy 350 Duvall Ave NE (800) 427-8959 WEST, WA 122 BRONSON WAY N. #150 .:, . w �' xiii ,,,,,,• EMAIL:CPI@NWRAIN.COM , rf"'� - . Renton WA 98059 @ RENTON, WA 98055 ` ",h 4-., `q"-''°�'"'�`,,email: . tc.1. 1.tho@msn.com p n 1-1-1)•ii Ps_p tr/i-cv-C v- r i-j `t I j, 20'00 a community newsletter for Renton citizens and business owners oaid advertisement prepared by the City of Renters - Volume i 7, Number 7 _— its r Y 414 ':+, _ - _ - - -ice - 'z o s for — ;_ 4 _ centennial in 2001 ,_,„gs. ,..:7,..:its474_,L,43,ite,.a__..,:_. ...*.._,,,:..5.,,,_. .....,. ..!,._, _ ,..„47.:1:t..!:±v.. ______ _,_-___,_____ .,tit,,_.,:w _ „:„._.,„.., ,,:i.,.: -_-. -....„,.411 .1.176_,, _.._,st.,..-1„,..7_,44,_ , .t,:4; :,..,._:: r.:_.,..,rx4-----„_,,w::-. 3.,: ,42,4v,,,,____,_ ke,,44`,„,----__A--4-1-1i les your i govern- � r-4 i r� : - Channel Renton's rich history and strong spirit will novel?What about the 74; ; )Ie chan- be evident next year as the City celebrates people behind the — � r 4Z N„ working its Centennial. While the official milestone scenes?What are the -7 4 4 _ rings are "birthday"is actually on September 6,2001, moments you most re- day and special events, exhibitions, performances member in Renton's history? "It's the citi - r Council• . and activities'will be celebrated throughout zens, organizations and businesses that �: available the year. The Mayor's Centennial Task have made Renton special for the past 100 m.wa.us. Force Advisory Committee has been meet- years,"said Mayor Tanner. "We want to ins _ `: 'lights: ing for several months to plan and orga- clude their perspective and memories in this A f nize Renton"s Centennial Celebration. Centennial celebration that will be remem - to. " Former Mayor Don Custer serves as chair bered for generations to come: -�� +'POther aspects of the CentennialQ it construe of the committee whose broad mem- Celebration include a historical th and 31st bership covers many ,ry _,}`= _:; E nizations and spans many y,0 timeline and may include a � z a generations. i lasting legacy project such - .to expand 9 "r` ,;ry A(`� as a mural or piece of art- o z iding. A successful Centennial r Celebration must include t AL work. Commemorative for the fourth ,.j-�: r souvenir products for the a broad base of support r from our business commu �`.: i. `t , , ,t. Centennial,such as shirts, es to form a `` mugs,decals, and lapel pins, lopment au- nl ,civic organizations and in- � :_ �' g g are currentlyunder review: ram_ y dividual boosters. The City has ' � sent letters to civic organizations and Some items will be distributed free off-t, neighborhood groups inviting them to con- charge through utility bills,.schools and at V a; �} cider adding an element of history to events public counters while others will be sold. '— � � for or activities that they already host or spon- Renton plans to honor the past,celebrate � f� y --' sor. Centennial activities, events and ex- the present and imagine the future next year , .ice: irlIf,• ,S hibits should provide the opportunity to in- during the Centennial. For additional infor- _ _ - • still a sense of pride in local residents, to mation, check out the city's website at c and pub- increase regional awareness of the corn- www.ci.renton.wa.us and click on the new r sling over munity, and to celebrate our quality of life. Centennial logo.The Centennial section of $ - was pre- In addition to the historical side of the the website features an event sanction ,� from the Centennial,the City is also interested in the form, the mission, goals and operations P or innova- "human element"and is looking for stories guidelines and will soon allow citizens to � - `��: revitaliza- and ideas from Renton citizens. Do you submit memories on-line. You may also _ . i ►r the best I know of someone from Renton who in- contact Sonja Mejlaender, Special Event _ �, ate strong 1 vented something significant, made a dis- and Volunteer Coordinator, at 425-430 at: • and covery, had a brush with fame, or wrote a 6528,for additional Centennial information �;`� rn ,_ �� — idE min kids (and kids at heart) =� = new resi- Spring} events for ark,future_ ig and con- '' ;: ter,Renton Gather fo i High Tea at Hogwarts at Renton Public Library on Saturday, April 15 `` -ig, offices, at 11:00 a.m. to honor Harry Potter and his friends. Dress as Harry, Hermione or = , tunities. Ron and enjoy treats and readings from your favorite Harry Potter book. in :. ':`', . —____....:...rs,,.,+or r n Sah irriay. April 22 for the Hip Hopp in' s� , • • South County Journal ca L3.1 Pcigitli '2-.) 2Ob' SOUTH COUNTY h;rf.531 a:'�.„s,#. ,.:;F,:v�',s,rr1 y, i•4 kP�. uk; ='Ifit:r t•sz M1 rr N# ,., , �L r, , , u, � oIri - u,e � Z !6 , r .p,, /i � i a F� G y{: . Lf•, Y, ^ r r*it i vw �• rY . • ' � • ., :"'> .T�I � `ifi3 .,.�f^ 1' , ars. r; „ ..3 g ; S d, I. r Lr,; `? '"•' r 'Y•`,�+ 2i,4 %' air:t,,. Yra, ^1 Pix,: r•Ir n., J S1 [)1:., � hf.i1 }."_ , i•. ,• e': -t c° ,i.• -a 1;, 5: ,t,:rt• ,11. I..rPI x.:l �.s :fi . • ,( r 'r' I=.f ixAt kp -• • y�� ? : f' 3 , ;Q I' in :� i 'y} K. a: „�s f "�;I ra,< ;' w ,•r.. r: a^:7 •j, r.; �.: ,.v,. .,.. I�: ,,s tlna Iky�l ,n I „.. :I •fi: • y,.;, '��,, !' wtq, '� ,. H giti .'{•, r., ,., +`'art • 11' ', t. ';IC • r -'.IF. !ji'r m ,a- v[. -le' ?s1: =Ykm :fit !:1k hctr• •r'+ ,•J, +�'xy, ^.. 57"9' tyw .rP 4e i r!',..• ' nl '.. ,,rk: ,�. }I,F�. ,.s. o�s.s�' •.; 4n '. .,,,, i,."' P!' ,.st.. r "•1;. � ..*� �a�.:,�. �M. . `, n r}.•i „3 :�';,t'�' y�s,F;� �'j g"f (x ,, �' °:..;to .a B Claire Booth wh ich operates the i Y p Historical Journal Reporter ento Museum, will sponsor "Century ' a to Century,"a decade-by-decade Za~ RENTON—They have a design � � r look at life in Renton. `" x •,� *-, �m for the birthday cake, but the `1 F Q� j, ;: 9� F „ ` The exhibit will use historical � � • 'l `a,;;' :: party details are still in the works, & � `""� " ,i items to highlight each decade , `' `;`_ „3 ' Renton officials and residents �0'ti """ : Y3; of the city's history, said Pat r- E l are planning a year-long centers �p� .��qq� Auten, the society's president. A; . nial celebration for next year; ��{t� ly Many of the items will come �' `' Renton became a municipality in from the museum's collection, f � t`= 1901. show that their events highlight including some that have never 1.41 This month, the City Council 4x tr r ' ,r i3 r Renton s history and its future been displayed before she said, `, s approved Renton's centennial *° • • � ' opportunities. • Donated artifacts also will be ;�� �. which will offi A» ,' �0� 4 logo, sanctioned decorateall offThe celebrations mission, used. The society plans to open 4k : cially anniversary "Honor our past, celebrate our the exhibit Dec.31. It will run all ,. -' r events. present and imagine our future," next year, Auten said, ii Renton artist Doug Kyes and also should be incorporated into A few centennial items will be t ',.41,,,� , �a s ,44w , > local graphics contractor and available this idt *ra any event or products that use year, however. A business owner Bob Dunn came r .,,,, the centennial logo. Renton coloring book will be fea up with the chosen design. Organizers are' encouraging tured during this year's Renton3A4 To be deemed an ' official z, , WA �i; event," each activity must be events that include all parts of River Days festival, said Kyes, a member of the task force. ,'% 4�' : sanctioned by the city. the community,such as.different 0 t�< - saanction, eventyorganizers Oncemae age groups, neighborhoods and To get an official event appli- ..,-•ri r r cultural backgrounds. _ cation, call Sonja Mejlaender at use the logo and will be included on the Renton Centennial Task Officials also are hoping for 425 430 6528.To donate items per , ^ tainin s ecificall 4 �" stories and artifacts to go along g p y to Renton's � Forces master celebration list, with those events. history, call the Historical ' f �� "` In order to receive official , .,,.; <. 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'"1" '�r ..I.y,.,• IAA s website:www.ci.renton.wa.us/pressrel F 0 R f`Y 0 o A City of Renton- 1055 South Grady Way- Renton,WA 98055 N� -- For information contact Julie Brewer(425-430-6528) March 23, 2000 Renton gears up for Centennial celebration in 2001 Renton's rich history and strong spirit will be evident next year as the City celebrates its Centennial. While the official milestone "birthday" is actually on September 6, 2001, special events, exhibitions, performances and activities will be celebrated throughout the year. The Mayor's Centennial Task Force Advisory Committee has been meeting for several • months to plan and organize Renton's Centennial Celebration. Former Mayor Don Custer serves as chair of the committee whose broad membership covers many organizations and spans many generations. On Monday, March 20, 2000, the k t Renton City Council approved the Centennial Mission )1Eis,:,9012001 Statement, Goals and Operating Guidelines. The ;. 1 .. .. 4 official City of Renton Centennial ` e `' $°Logo, designed by 5�,�> Renton artist Doug Kyes, was also adopted. "For this year-long Centennial Celebration to be a success, it needs a broad base of support from our business community, civic organizations and individual boosters," said Renton Mayor Jesse Tanner. He indicated that the City is sending letters to civic organizations, neighborhood groups and businesses inviting them to consider adding an element of history to events or activities that they already host or sponsor. The City will sanction events that fall under the Centennial Mission Statement, Goals and Operating Guidelines. Organizations receiving sanctioned status for events and activities will be given authorization • to use the official City of Renton Centennial logo and have the opportunity to list their event in a Centennial edition of the Community Calendar. Centennial activities, events and exhibits should provide the opportunity to instill a sense of pride in local residents, to increase regional awareness of the community, and to celebrate our quality of life. In addition to the historical side of the Centennial, the City is also interested in the "human element" and is looking for stories and ideas from Renton citizens. Do you know of someone ( from Renton who invented something significant, made a discovery, had a brush with fame, or wrote a novel? What about the people behind the scenes? What are the moments you most remember in Renton's history? "It's the citizens, organizations and businesses that have made Renton 4 .. , special for the past 100 years," said Mayor Tanner. "We want to include their perspective and memories in this Tfi.:-; Centennial celebration that will be remembered for generations to come." 54 Other aspects of the Centennial Celebration include a historical timeline and may include a lasting legacy project such as a mural or piece of artwork. Commemorative souvenir products for the Centennial, such as shirts, mugs, decals, and lapel pins, are currently under review. Some items will be distributed free of charge through utility bills, schools and at public counters while others will be sold. Renton plan to honor the past, celebrate the present and imagine the future next year during the Centennial. For additional information, check out the city's website at www.ci.renton.wa.us and click on the new Centennial logo. The Centennial section of the website features an event sanction form, the mission, goals and operations guidelines and will soon allow citizens to submit memories on-line. You may also contact Sonja Mejlaender, Special Event and Volunteer Coordinator, at 425-430-6528, for additional Centennial information. Renton. Ahead of the curve • Centennial Sanction Form Page 1 of 2 Honor the past. Vat C Celebrate the present. __ Imagine the future. 1901 2001 ConteivVrti,Cith C el a.tixt w �`� January thru December, 2001 li Cet RENTON CELEBRATES CENTENNIAL YEAR IN 2001 Renton's rich history and strong spirit is evident this year as the City celebrates its Centennial. While the official milestone "birthday" is was celebrated on September 6, 2001, special events, exhibitions, performances and activities will continue through the end of the year. A Centennial Task Force Advisory Committee continues to meet to plan and organize Renton's remaining Centennial events. Former Mayor Don Custer serves as chair of the committee whose broad membership covers many organizations and spans many generations. This year-long Centennial Celebration is successful because of a broad base of support from our business community, civic organizations and individual boosters. The City invites civic organizations, neighborhood groups and businesses to consider adding an element of history to events or activities that they already host or sponsor. The City continues to sanction events that fall under the Centennial Mission Statement, Goals and Operating Guidelines. Organizations receiving sanctioned status will be given authorization to use the official City of Renton Centennial logo. Centennial activities, events and exhibits should provide the opportunity to instill a sense of pride in local residents, to increase regional awareness of the community, and to celebrate our quality of life. `!r In addition to the historical side of the Centennial, the City is also - `ri' • interested in the "human element" and is looking for stories and ideas .i. - -.: �.;' from Renton citizens. Do you know of someone from Renton who ate - - invented something significant, made a discovery, had a brush with fame, • or wrote a novel? What about the people behind the scenes? What are r - . ' the moments you most remember in Renton's history? "It's the citizens, •. - �' • organizations and businesses that have made Renton special for the past i ,=r 100 years," said Mayor Tanner. "We want to include their perspective and memories in this Centennial celebration that will be remembered for generations to come." Other aspects of the Centennial Celebration include a historical timeline and lasting legacy art project, complete with a time capsule. Commemorative souvenir products for the Centennial, such as playing cards, shirts, mugs, pens, and lapel pins are being sold.The Renton Historical Society is selling an historical afghan and also has slates from the Henry Ford Grade School for sale as fundraisers for their organization. Renton continues to honor the past, celebrate the present and imagine the future during its Centennial year. For additional information, please e-mail Julie Brewer, Community Relations Manager, or call her at 425-430- 6522. [Share Your Memories of Renton] [Souvenirs][Calendar of Events][Events and Activities] [Centennial Mission Statement, Goals and Operating Guidelines] [Sanctioned Event Form][Centennial Task Force Advisory Committee] [Spotlight][Press Releases] izc�ty of http://www.ci.renton.wa.us/cent2001/index.htm 4/23/02 • Centennial Events Calendar of Dates Page 1 of 2 Honor the past. nth Celebrate the present. Imagine the future. 1901 2001 C Celaturw January thru December, 2001 P tent CENTENNIAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES CALENDAR January 2001 Century to Century exhibit at the Museum opens Centennial Souvenirs on sale February 2001 Century to Century exhibit on display at the Museum Centennial banners start flying from street poles at major intersections within the City Centennial Souvenirs on sale March 2001 Thursday, March 15 - Renton Technical College Centennial Classic (sanctioned event) Saturday, March 31 - Renton Renton Rotary Caper (sanctioned event) Century to Century exhibit on display at the Museum Centennial Souvenirs on sale April 2001 Saturday, April 21 - Renton Centennial Float debuts at the Tacoma Daffodil Parade Saturday, April 28 -Centennial Pageant auditions Sunday, April 29 -Centennial Pageant auditions Century to Century exhibit on display at the Museum Centennial Souvenirs on sale May 2001 Saturday, May 19 -Armed Forces Day at Veteran's Memorial Park (sanctioned event) New product available - Centennial Playing cards featuring 52 different images Century to Century exhibit on display at the Museum Centennial Souvenirs on sale June 2001 Tuesday, June 12 - First Centennial marker placed Saturday, June 16 - Renton Centennial Float at Marysville Strawberry Parade Century to Century exhibit on display at the Museum Centennial Souvenirs on sale July 2001 Wednesday, July 4 - 4th of July Picnic at Liberty Park Friday, July 13 - Silver Dollar Summer National Hydroplane Race (sanctioned event) Saturday, July 14 - Return to Renton Car Show at Renton Community Center (sanctioned event) Saturday, July 14 - Silver Dollar Summer National Hydroplane Race (sanctioned event) Sunday, July 15 - Silver Dollar Summer National Hydroplane Race (sanctioned event) Thursday, July 19 - Summer Teen Musical at Carco opens and runs through August 9 Tuesday- Sunday, July 24-29 - IKEA Renton River Days (sanctioned event) Saturday, July 28 - IKEA Renton River Days Parade featuring the Centennial float Saturday, July 28- Renton Centennial Float at Seafair Torchlight Parade Centennial marker placed Century to Century exhibit on display at the Museum Centennial Souvenirs on sale http://www.ci.renton.wa.us/cent2001/calendar.htm 4/23/02 • Centennial Events Calendar of Dates Page 2 of 2 August 2001 Centennial marker placed Century to Century exhibit on display at the Museum Centennial Souvenirs on sale September 2001 Thursday, September 6 -Centennial Birthday Party at Liberty Park Friday, September 7- Centennial Pageant: Rentennial at Lindbergh High School Auditorium Saturday, September 8 - Centennial Pageant: Rentennial at Lindbergh High School Auditorium Sunday, September 9 - Centennial Pageant: Rentennial at Lindbergh High School Auditorium Saturday, September 15 - Renton Assembly Hot Rods& Hot Dogs, Bikes and Burgers Centennial marker placed Century to Century exhibit on display at the Museum Centennial Souvenirs on sale October 2001 Saturday, October 6-Renton Centennial Float at Issaquah Salmon Days Parade Centennial marker placed Century to Century exhibit on display at the Museum Centennial Souvenirs on sale November 2001 Centennial marker placed Century to Century exhibit on display at the Museum Centennial Souvenirs on sale December 2001 Friday, December 7- Clam Lights through January 2 at Coulon Beach Park Thursday, December 13 - Renton Chamber Auction call 425-226-4560 for details Friday, Sat, Sun. December 14th, 15th,16th - Renton Assembly Singing Christmas Tree Performance Centennial marker placed Century to Century exhibit on display at the Museum Centennial Souvenirs on sale For additional information, please e-mail Julie Brewer, Community Relations Manager, or call her at 425-430- 6522. [Share Your Memories of Renton] [Souvenirs][Events and Activities] [Centennial Mission Statement, Goals and Operating Guideline [Sanctioned Event Form] [Centennial Task Force Advisory Committee] gclty of tcryv home page http://www.ci.renton.wa.us/cent2001/calendar.htm 4/23/02 • Centennial Legacy Form Page 1 of 2 Honor the past. -$ento Celebrate the present. Imagine the future. 1901 2001 Cesit �, ,� C d at w c7 S January thru December, 2001 PtenV INTERACTIVE LEGACY Here is your chance to share your stories about the past. We want to include your perspective and memories about Renton in our Centennial celebration. Do you know of someone from Renton who invented something significant, made a discovery, had a brush with fame, or wrote a novel? What about the people behind the scenes? What are the moments you most remember in Renton's history? Just fill in the blanks below and press the send button at the bottom of the page. You only need to respond to the questions that you want. Selected stories will be posted on this site. Do you know Renton's oldest living resident? What was your first impression and/or first memory of Renton? Famous landmarks that aren't here anymore: Brush with Renton greatness or celebrity encounter: Favorite modern day memory: ;+ j Most important Renton news story or event(s) in your lifetime: http://www.ci.renton.wa.us/cent2001/legacy.htm 4/23/02 Centennial Legacy Form Page 2 of 2 Most influential public figure(s) in Renton in your lifetime: tt What is Renton's longest lasting legacy?(could be a family, business, etc.) How have things changed in Renton since you were a kid? Submitted by: (required) Email Address: (required) ff Send I Reset 1 Rclty of home page http://www.ci.renton.wa.us/cent2001/legacy.htm 4/23/02 Centennial Events Page 1 of 3 Honor the past. -$ento Celebrate the present. Imagine the future. 1901 2001. CeAittomnictli Ceobratio-vv Cho ' `bo, January thru December, 2001 CENTENNIAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES A year long celebration Renton's rich history and strong spirit is evident as the City celebrates its Centennial this year. While the official milestone was celebrated on September 6, 2001, special eventss exhibitions, performances,and activities. continue through the end of the year. The Centennial Celebration has a broad base of support from the Renton business community, civic organizations, and individual boosters. Many organizations and groups that already host and sponsor special events will be adding an element of history during 2001 to celebrate Renton's Centennial. Centennial activities, events, and exhibits will instill a sense of pride in local residents, increase regional awareness of the community, and celebrate our quality of life. Renton plans to honor our past, celebrate our present, and imagine our future throughout the Centennial year. Celebrate 100 Years in Renton. Have some fun learning about Renton history • Century to Century Exhibit- The Renton Historical Society presents the award-winning "Century to Century" exhibit at the Historical Museum. The exhibit, representing each decade of Renton's history over the past 100 years, will be featured throughout the year and provide excellent educational opportunities for everyone. The Museum, located at 235 Mill Avenue South, is open Tuesday through Friday from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. • The Centennial Calendar launched our Centennial Celebration in �'�r ��fY!./j 1•rr December 2000 and the response has been tremendous. We would like 1rNI t��Ul to extend our very special thanks to the Boeing Company for their ,Pebruart ''r„ gracious paper and printing donation. In addition, the City of Renton,• _ Renton School District, Renton Technical College, Valley Medical Center, and Puget Sound Energy provided funding for the design and mailing charges associated with the calendar. In addition to the 50,000 calendars that the City will distribute within the community, The Boeing Company printed an additional 20,000 copies to be distributed to Boeing employees • '� r •• , at facilities in Renton. fr• °: • {r `. de • A Centennial Pageant- Rentennial Renton's Century to Century Pageant premiered September 7th, 8th, and 9th at A4 Lindbergh High School. Rentennial was a family-oriented theatrical production representing Renton's diverse and unique history. The multi-act play highlighted significant historical events of the last 100 years in Renton. Over 2,200 people V came out to see the show. The response from the audience was overwhelmingly positive. Many described Rentennial to be "charming," and "delightful" and several people said they learned something about Renton that i+a • au' they didn't know. The success of the pageant was due to the efforts of over 100 dedicated volunteers, with a cast comprised of over 60 volunteer actors, instrumentalists, and singers. • Centennial Timeline- Although Renton was not an official city until 1901, Renton's Centennial timeline will represent Renton's history dating back to the early 1850's. The timeline will be divided by year and by subject and will cover many different industries and businesses in the Renton area. The timeline will http://www.ci.renton.wa.us/cent2001/events.htm 4/23/02 Centennial Events Page 2 of 3 debut in the next few months. robin•* sew 1853 • Centennial Markers-Twenty-two laser-engraved Centennial stone 'a. 14. ; markers, designed by Doug Kyes, will be placed throughout Renton eM--• 4,m, y i _ during the year to mark historically significant items and events. A — "History Lives Here" map, written by volunteer Barbara Nilson, will feature each marker and its corresponding history, and will be available sm ethers'Homestead after all the markers have been placed. The guide will serve to educate ' citizens and visitors. _"�__- ,3; Renton Centennial Float- Renton's Centennial-themed parade float won the Board of Directors Award for Best Float at its debut in the Tacoma Daffodil • , Parade in April. The Centennial float projected a positive image for the community and provided the opportunity to instill a sense of pride in local • I residents, increase regional awareness of the community, and celebrate our quality of life. The float showcased Renton's historical heritage, public and • _ private amenities, and social, business, and cultural diversity. The float, -1,p, 2„01 " r ;5% approximately 50 feet long, featured three ornate picture frames capturing a moment in the past, present, and future. To decorate the community, festive Centennial banners are on display at major intersections within the City. Souvenirs and collectibles Collectibles for sale! Those who want memorabilia commemorating Renton's • history can choose from several different Centennial souvenirs. From shirts, mugs, and lapel pins to note cards, pens, and Centennial Playing Cards - a variety of products will be sold at the following locations: w; ` • Renton City Hall, 7th Floor Mayor's Office, 1055 South Grady Way • Renton Historical Museum, 235 Mill Avenue South • Highlands A&H Hallmark store, 2816 NE Sunset Blvd ,. • Greater Renton Chamber of Commerce, 300 Rainier Avenue N Centennial Playing Cards are on Sale Now! Buy a piece Also commemorating Renton's history and celebrating the Centennial, the K �1 - of history: Renton Historical Society is selling beautiful cotton afghans featuring some an afghan favorite Renton landmarks. A sample afghan is on display at the Museum and t .4 or slate in the lobby of Renton City Hall with order forms available at both locations. ii11 ' Also available from the Renton Historical Society are authentic cut blackboard slates, measuring approximately 5"x7", that were salvaged from the recently demolished Henry Ford Grade School. The slates are available for sale on a first-come, first-served basis. The Big Birthday Bash Over 2,000 people, many dressed in red, white, and blue, attended Renton's Centennial Birthday Bash celebration on September 6th at Liberty Park. The event was an old-fashioned community picnic, complete with stage entertainment, games, inflatables, free cake and ice cream, and a grand finale community sing and http://www.ci.renton.wa.us/cent2001/events.htm 4/23/02 Centennial Events Page 3 of 3 fireworks show. After dark, the park came to life with the glow of more than 1,200 lightsticks given to the crowd courtesy of Puget Sound Energy. A lasting legacy and Time Capsule Renton's Centennial gives us a good reason to add to the City's already rich assortment of public art. In cooperation with the Renton Municipal Arts Commission, a piece of art will be commissioned during the Centennial year. This art piece will serve as a lasting legacy, commemorating Renton's history and future. The Time Capsule will be buried ajacent to the artwork and will be opened during Renton's bi-centennial in 2101. For additional information, please e-mail Julie Brewer, Community Relations Manager, or call her at 425-430- 6522. [Share Your Memories of Renton] [Souvenirs][Calendar of Events] [Centennial Mission Statement, Goals and Operating Guidelines] [Sanctioned Event Form] [Centennial Task Force Advisory Committee] Rcity of home page http://www.ci.renton.wa.us/cent2001/events.htm 4/23/02 Centennial Sanction Form Page 1 of 2 Honor the past. Celebrate the present. Imagine the future. 1901 2001 Ce. ,t �� Ce a tw-w January thru December, 2001 �� CENTENNIAL MISSION STATEMENT, GOALS AND OPERATING GUIDELINES MISSION STATEMENT: The City of Renton's Centennial is a year-long community celebration comprised of events, activities, and exhibits that honor our past, celebrate our present, and imagine our future. Goal I. Honor our past Create a community awareness of and opportunities for the preservation of Renton's rich heritage. Goal II. Celebrate our present 1. Build community awareness and pride in educational, cultural, social and economic resources. 2. Recognize and appreciate community diversity. 3. Preserve a record of present-day life. Goal III. Imagine our future 1. Envision opportunities for our community's future. 2. Contemplate and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. 3. Leave lasting legacies for future generations. GOAL STATEMENT AND OPERATING GUIDELINES The City of Renton's Centennial is a year long community celebration comprised of events, activities, and exhibits that honor our past, celebrate our present, and imagine our future. Centennial activities should provide the opportunity to instill a sense of pride in local residents, the opportunity to increase regional awareness of this community, and the opportunity to celebrate our quality of life. To further this goal, the following guidelines have been developed: 1. Events should showcase Renton's rich historical heritage, public and private amenities, and social, business or cultural opportunities. 2. Events which include the active participation of those representing all segments of the community (i.e., age groups, cultural backgrounds, geographic locations; including citizens residing outside of the corporate city limits) are encouraged. 3. All official Renton Centennial celebration events, activities, and displays are sanctioned by the Renton Centennial Task Force and approved by the Mayor of Renton. All activities should be organized and conducted in a manner that will project a positive image for the community. 4. Once an activity is deemed official, the coordinators are granted permission to use the official City of Renton Centennial logo. The City of Renton Centennial logo is copyrighted artwork and may not be used without permission. The Renton Centennial Task Force will keep a master list of all official events, activities, and displays. 5. Events should be reviewed in light of the purpose of Renton's Centennial with thought to liability exposure, the ability to be financially self-supporting, and appeal to a broad range of participants. For additional information, please e-mail Julie Brewer, Community Relations Manager, or call her at 425-430- http://www.ci.renton.wa.us/cent2001/mission.htm 4/23/02 Centennial Sanction Form Page 1 of 2 Honor the past. nt0 Celebrate the present. Imagine the future. 1901 2001 CentC e e.bra tixr-w January thru December, 2001 e� CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION SANCTION EVENT FORM Renton will be 100 years old in 2001! Our Centennial Celebration, celebrated next year, will showcase events, activities, performances and exhibits. Please complete the following information about your particular event to be considered for Centennial Sanctioned Event Status. The City of Renton would like to include as many existing events and new events that will honor our past, celebrate our present and imagine our future! Please print or type. Renton Community Organization: Contact#1 Position: Phone (Day) Phone (Evening) Email Address (Fax) Address City/State/Zip_ Contact#2 Position: Phone (Day) Phone (Evening) Email Address (Fax) Address City/State/Zip_ Please tell us about your event or plans for Renton's Centennial Celebration. All sanctioned events will encompass the Centennial's Mission, Goals and Operating Guidelines (attached for your information). Attach additional sheets if necessary or use the back of this form. http://www.ci.renton.wa.us/cent2001/centsanc.htm 4/23/02 Centennial Sanction Form Page 2 of 2 Sanctioned Event Forms will be accepted through the end of this year. However, for listing within the City of Renton Community Calendar, this form must be completed and returned by July 14, 2000. Completed By: Date: Please print off and return this form to: City of Renton, Mayor's Office, 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055 For additional information, please e-mail Julie Brewer, Community Relations Manager, or call her at 425-430- 6522. [Share Your Memories of Renton] [Centennial Mission Statement Goals and Operating Guidelines] [Centennial Task Force Advisory Committee] [Centennial Home] izclty of home page http://www.ci.renton.wa.us/cent2001/centsanc.htm 4/23/02 Publications and Video a. Renton Centennial — 100 Years of History 1901-2001. Published by King County Journal Newspapers b. Renton is You —Video. Produced by The Boeing Company c. Renton. The First 100 Years 1901- 2001. Sponsored by The Boeing Company, Renton Reporter and City of Renton 1 in Z 0 I- a0 o W J Q CO r- D d 05 5 C OlzbierAr, ,,/ , , / 100 Yectitik Renton's rich history and strong spirit are evident this year as the City celebrates its Centennial. Special events, performances, and activities have been celebrated .vn 0 throughout the year. The Centennial Celebration has a broad base of support from the Renton business community, civic organizations, and individual boost- 2001 ers. As part of the community involvement element of the Centennial celebration, 90k many organizations and groups that host special events and activities added an 0, element of history during 2001 to celebrate Renton's Centennial. These activities, events, and exhibits have helped to instill a sense of pride in local residents, increase regional awareness of the community, and celebrate our quality of life. ell te-ri-c -‘ Renton's Centennial For something a little different and The City of Renton will mark its 100th Birth- Calendarlaunched the unique to showcase Renton's history, day on Thursday, September 6th, in Liberty year-long celebration in 4 ; a Centennial-themed Parade Float ; Park with a Big Birthday Bash.This old-fash- December 2000. The ' "" .�@'. has appeared at several different pa- ioned style picnic begins at 4 30 p.m. Fes- calendar features pho- rades around the region. The float i tivities include s.,I`�age entertaifi rent, music, tos and artifacts repre- , showcases Renton's historical here- ;and games.`This entennief; went will also senting Renton over 1' ' tage, public and private amenities, and feature the Centennial Float; a vignette from : r � the past one hundred „ : social, business, and cultural diversity. the Centennial theatrical pro- years. Each month rep- The float, approximately 50 feet long, ,Auction, Rentennial; a free resented a different de- ' .=� features three ornate picture fra lr, ,A3IicQ of Fenton's birthday cade in Renton's his- that capture a moment in the p� cake;�anc ':grand finale 4 ) ' ., .. l�JY � r I tory. The calendar also present, and future. � ti=.,t-f►rewor`ks slow. �1 included information ra _ , Y. about activities and Twenty-three engraved ►1tinnial 42enton Centennial's pre NO IP - events in Renton, 1 Stone Markers will beplacedtf-i`ougi '' 'Mier performance will be a school and city holi- I ---i out Renton during the year to mark his f niIy-oriented theatrical production, repre- days. Special thanks to The Boeing Company torically significant items senting Renton's diverse for printing the calendar. and events. A "History , , , . and unique history. En- Lives Here" walking tour ;�°" Henry Moses titled_Rentennial, this pro- The Renton Historical Society presents the guidebook will feature . w - "D,,°' �•" ., ;�3�r�a�t,�eaz��a�ta d ttc t i o n has been pro- award-winning "Century to Century"exhibit each marker and its cor- , , i duced by Renton Arts Plan at the Renton Historical Museum. The exhibit, responding history, and :" '` ;: To ether and features a representing each decade of Renton's his- will be available after all - multi-act play that will high- toryx +.ate over the past 100 years, will be featured the markers have been `L � ` light significant historical through 2002, and provides excellent placed. The guide €10,4 ` '1 events during each de- educational opportunities for every- , will serve to educate ' " A t cade. The play will emphasize one. 1201 2001 citizens and visitors ° ., a.' the strengths of Renton's multi- t'A .,;F about Renton history. --__-.. .._ i ' , cultured citizens, celebrate the To decorate the community, festive • . -tl-p--.J past, and envision the future. The Centennial Banners are displayed (1,} From shirts, mugs, and lapel pins to note production, made free to the pub- at major intersections within the 4 cards, key chains, pens, and Centennial lic through a generous grant from BP, will be City. The banners continue the his- 0Playing Cards - a variety of Commemo- held at the Lindbergh High School Auditorium tory of successful community part- arr rative Products are being sold during the the weekend of September 7th, 8th, and 9th. nerships as welding instructors at Centennial Celebration. Products are avail- Tickets are available at locations Renton Technical College and jV � able at Renton City Hall, Renton Historical A W selling 'Centennial products. their students made the brackets N Museum, A&H Hallmark in the Highlands, roo fi that hold the banners. Q.,,) Metro Pacific Community Credit Union, In cooperation with the Renton and the Renton Chamber of Corn- Municipal Arts Commis- A Centennial Timeline will rep- merce. Other fun, free Centennial sion, an original sculpture resent Renton's history dating items include a historical coloring book has been commissioned back to the early 1850's. The timeline, divided for kids, Centennial logo static cling de- ,,, this year to serve as a last- by year and subject, covers many different cals, and Centennial pencils. Also corn- - 4 , ing legacy, commemorating industries and businesses. The timeline will memorating Renton's history,the Renton ,.$ 'Y' Renton's history and future. be added to the Renton Historical Museum Historical Society is selling beautiful cot- •- A time capsule, representing collection and available for review at Renton ton afghans and authentic cut blackboard1,'''''; '� 6 4 life in Renton in 2001, will be libraries and school libraries. slates from the Henry Ford Grade School. ' placed near the sculpture. If OlUrr OW. past C e e t-& p re - I ft/taw& King County Journal Newspapers RENTON CENTENNIAL Wednesday,August 29,2001 • PAGE 39 Renton learns to reinvent, diversify itself By Russ Zabel Journal Business Reporter The days when Renton was , a small coal-mining and lum- t,, , ber-mill town are long gone, but the city has reinvented �EQ itself in the past decade. U ` In the early 1990s, the 'C1 city's business community Isti h was dominated by The Boeing C L Co. and Paccar, said Sharon U h Eklund,_who until recently t served as president and CEO of the Greater Renton Chamber of Commerce. "It's not that way any- more," she noted. "It's get- t ting more diversified." ft' IA Y---- % Renton didn't have much t, \ \ \ choice about diversifying. In .'r` 1992, Boeing shifted its 777 ; . production to Everett, blow ing a huge hole through both the employment and tax base , f ., ' _;` in the city, according to Sue s«, - , Carlson, head of Renton's -- 1', . . Economic Development ' ' office. s !•4 . ' $ _' r _ It was a hard lesson for .£1 ' ` ' '" °'i ,w••"" Renton, but the City Council - ,� adopted a series of goals in "` ( ` .,c irri, l ' •,1 •` >` r » ' .: ate' ,i•• 1995 to promote business tip ��. g 40%4, k 10 f `. _ -,-`• - '' . growth. "The idea was we .0 ' ;i ' , a,..: '",�, ,; 4 'j' , needed to do things differ- :. £. �.M e _ a. f .� r -, ' ently in the city," Carlson J`.,.: ...,V. ` 1. - L. ,, y •,- ,:: . E .1.... "� said. � a� � � �,..., ,'' - _ An example of the new Matt Hagen/Journal file approach was a full-court Good Chevrolet is among the dealers that moved to Renton's Auto Mall on Grady Way. press to keep Wizards of the Coast in Renton. "They had And Wizards went from lion dollars a year in sales However, with a change in advantage of future business opportunities to go else- occupying 20,000 square feet tax," she said. zoning and the ci ty agreeing to opportunities. where," Carlson said of the of office space to 150,000 The focus on revitalizing buy the dealerships' down- "We don't have a business trading-card game maker. within a very short time. Renton's business communi- town property for about $2 and occupation tax, for Wizards was convinced to Another coup was con- ty also resulted in the creation million, the car dealers were instance,"she said. stay by the city's quality of v i n c i n g. I K E A, t h e of the Auto Mall.In the 1990s, convinced to stay, she said. And Renton is attractive to life, its centralized location Scandinavian furniture and three auto dealers were locat- They moved to the Auto Mall businesses because it is as and the availability of office home store, to come to ed downtown, but they were area on Grady Way. close to downtown Seattle as space formerly occupied by Renton, Carlson said. thinking of moving to Tukwila, Carlson believes Renton is Bellevue is—but without the Boeing, Carlson said. "They bring in almost a mil- Carlson said. well-positioned to take 520 bridge to cross. Celebrating Renton's Centenni•al wiggsl 425-228-1693 ' , ' rames Inc. 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Journal Reporter RENTON — Its been 60 7-,� � , years since the doors first n g opened for vocational educa ` , "" k ...: . ' �. "- � ' ' tion classes in Renton. . .e:7'1/2 '"' '''''''' ',.$47.,:'• jt::=7"' r �N� � Back then, World War II l created the need for trained " : 1, workers: The Boeing Co �_ r began building bombers, and >A ;.�` t li„ the Pacific Car and Foundry""- — —= ::. Co.,which had a contract with / the government to build �' ' General Sherman tanks for the < 9 k Army,needed welders. ;:"' = In response, the Renton -- ,.Y-"* ' School District opened the :- -- . War Production Training >-, :'-"""---46 ;� School for the sole purpose 4 of training those workers. , • �` ` I'i ,; • Classes were held through- out the city,including the O.K. • x ,° ' ` ^ ---"-: Garage and Auto Repair and s , ,,' �- -- the Plymouth Garage.Daytime '<, :; �� classes were held at Boeing ; ;� '' M �7 :j . • facilities for those who worked yx ,. the swing shift.Some sessions • a „ ,,- ;S,e : were held in church basements F ,'` "° ,,, and the community building in f . the North Highlands—basical- , 44, ly,wherever there was space, " . ` r � according to a history book -. `�-.- 1 1►",% compiled by Bob C. Roberts, .. - • who was the college's press- " ` dent from 1971 to 2000. Renton Technical College Auto mechanic students got hands-on experience during a class at Renton Technical College in the 1970s. After the war While the need for training war workers stopped when practices.The registration fee the war ended, there was the g and off campus. The college matter of training veterans was $5 and tuition was free now has 15 apprenticeship for students under 21. ' under the GI Bill of Rights so programs. they could develop skills and When the states commu- 1 Fes,. - , r 0. find jobs. The school district nity college system tried to 1; ". 3 RTC'S growth changed its operation running take over the voc-techs in Today, Renton Technical its vocational instruction 1982, Roberts and other voc- r College has grown from three under the state instruction programcoon tech leaders battled back,fear " 4 r buildings to a dozen on its vocational training. ful that their programs would main campus and runs 29 become stepchildren of the classroom lab sites off cam- The one-time war produc- ,,. . tion school moved to a new community-colleges. Roberts r ,,. • pus. It offers 72 programs,all three building campus in the was determined that if the voc with certificates, some with Renton Highlands in 1966.The techs and community colleges " , degrees. In addition to the 30-acre campus on Northeast were going to join forces, it trades programs, there are Fourth Street became Renton would be as full partners. ,,. % ' courses in the culinary arts, Vocational-Technical In 1991, the voc-techs left computer science and surgical the control of local school dis- ' technology. Institute. It is the site of the tricts and began operating Gary Kissel/Journal file The college recently broke college today. James Blue works on a copy machine during a 1996 class in Renton For the first time, classes 'of theground onts last building, a Technical College's office equipment service technician program. i under the jurisdiction were offered full time during State Board for Community technology resource center. the day, in addition to late and Technical Colleges. The building,which will open afternoon and evening tours Renton Vocational-Technical The college expanded tion would grow," said in 2003, will house the tam- es for those who already had Institute became Renton preparatory vocational tours- Roberts, who is now the col- pus' new library and some jobs but wanted to improve Technical College. es and provided more finan- lege's president emeritus. "I instructional programs. their skills. The first Renton In the intervening years,the cial assistance. When work- wanted to have a wide variety "We're still dealing with Voc Tech catalog was only 20 demands of industry and stu- ers wanted to shift careers or of programs to meet different an economy where 85 percent pages,compared to nearly 200 dents were changing rapidly. needed retraining to stay interests and aptitude to of the jobs don't require a pages today. Courses back Technologies were emerging employable, the college weather the economy." baccalaureate or higher then included mid-manage- that required a new breed of offered advanced technical As worker shortages in degree," Roberts said. "I see ment,office occupations-sec- skilled workers. classes. technical fields cropped up, there is always going to be a retary, and machine shop R T C adapt e d t o t h e "I envisioned, as we began RTC responded with cus- need for strong vocational- changes. to build buildings,the institu- tomized training courses on technical program." King County Journal Newspapers RENTON CENTENNIAL Wednesday,August 29,2001 • PAGE 37 Arts0. � a sorship of the Renton River k F= F Days annual arts and enter • tauunent festival and is lending CONTINUED FROM PAGE 36 E> -1. A-, ' "; support for a new 550-seat per- _ .r i forming arts center at Renton The theater also created a lii c . High School. venue for visiting arts groups1rFf . ,i 1 Additionally, a program ,; ,,, 4.. 1 called"1 percent for arts has such as the Seattle Opera, .y� ._,,, '! ) ,� � ., Seattle Symphony and nation- Arm ',, . `o _' `1 been instrumental in providing ally known performing musi- ,. .`. ,� public art in Renton. Capital cians. c N)1 ar:. _; projects built in the city gener- Before Carco Theatre was - { " `.. d ate money for the arts program, built, ValleyCommunity }. '; which has paid for statues at ,7 T "y > A Players was a fledgling groupv. Gene Coulon Memorial Park Y g g �.: o •:.,, of community actors with no r . 'if', '4 .,.' 4, ,,, and in downtown Renton. home. Carco became home to ,� . w 1. Renton Civic Theatre recent- the group and quickly attracted ., tot rc ly bought its neighboring build - a devoted following. �,t ! ': s ing and plans to construct an -. t , acting studio for local theater The group's success �;� �� ��� 3 ' s sparked the beginning of anoth- ,1 '.' �. students.The space will double er theater organization,Renton ` • as a rehearsal and set-building �& `' ,,-,, space. Civic Theatre, in 1986. That F p group of actors and support- ' WILT:, x I Y • Char Baker, another local arts supporter, said new ers took ownership of an adult :' pp movie theater downtown—long ` ' endeavors will help the local Journal file arts community continue grow considered aneyesore by civic -Love,Sex and the IRS'was the season opener for the 2000-2001 season of the Valley Community Players.The leaders — and transformed it ing. into a professional performing theater group begins its 37th season this fall. "Maybe we can bring the arts venue, albeit a small one. the Renton Civic Theatre's would see in a larger theater Paccar's grant enabled professional productions to our "Suddenly we've become a artistic director until taking a venue." Carco's creation, along with new performing arts center so solid part of the arts commu- leave of absence recently. Cityandlocalbusinesssup- some financial support and that people can see them nity because we do stuff that "We're performing more ambi- port for the performing arts maintenance costs from the there," she said. And, Baker will excite,challenge and enter- tious shows that you normally has grown over the years. city. IKEA has taken on spon- added,"with the renaissance in tam you," said May, who was downtown Renton, there are L GOOD HEWS •Poi'. Kids' TEETH �. � The Kjd'5 Dentist „ k...... .... ...... ... ...._ , . 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By Sue Kidd • . ' w. �., ° . Journal Reporter Within just a few decades Renton's ,. ‹.4 >-. : ..;:.:r.=.v:.,::. r" , :.,::. • :.:.:.':.';.w:=:.:;;':: , ' ;;i':.< - fir..,,..":.:::<r-::'r.....: . .. ... :: : .., . , .'i<..,.,�_: .,., ,�'o-.^°:.•,.,.:e,z:a:: . .;.. ;-: '.. ,.', arts community has experienced a corn- :._H,�,.,... , ,w —Olt,.:�;<�_'�-;: �: °°,, lete transformation.The town with 1 f. <�.� .�. :. . �"":: � _ �r•:- .:•" . .e . <.:,V„ ,�. .. . r...c , :�:....:,a ... ''."'''+.'?^:.:art=: collar roots is now known regionally as a r � ��°..,•: =A.�"' •��� .<-� ` :' � .. .... x .r,'... •s ..e S z �nYc., '�YR3�= 3i. (:$�c. :�"=lf•: magnet for the performing and public arts . ... n -::r.... lilt d s:: . �>i :. man.. a '.K :. .. � .' �� ai� :.';; ;:�:i' � thanks to its numerous venues, ample *�� a.�� ;..,..;:<. .: public arks and devote arts - ,:•,;:; . 'fr: t, ;illigIN._ _. , F��;: .', y . P P d t support <, '. ,., ...,.: :°»:: :.: .. _'� F....� _ q'; � ,�q fag .... >;. ^;, It wasn't always that way. .,-, • 1 . ' ' � • � . ;The cityof Renton had a reputation as . t . „',, '-,, :,.:.:::::' ".':°ti' a hard-hat community, said Rick May, a ,: • • - T ,7„, . -:.. respected local arts supporter. "All the :s. :-; 3 ,;..; lit '''': .<: .: ,. ` , it .. k cityneeded was to be exposed to rofes :>: . < "'. < : .':... ;: , ,4- stonal live theater." . ... . -- . • ,.. x ;.:: .< :..:...�.:.:... Local performing arts supporters say �+ t' "», _ ..„fix. �' ' . :� w ��' <r,,. the creation in the 1960s of Renton Allied ..fat a, °`Arts, a gro up of Renton-area arts sup- �' x.. _°-- '" � � 'at." % `� porters and activists,helped pave the way. ;:' ...r ::": ... ......:...., ;. Theyalso count the 1971 opening of .... ` ,,tor,„,,,,,,,, Carco Theatre—constructed with the help ; ., >':' `: , , °9; la, ; of a gift from Pacific - - :: .F" $100,000ac c Car & ' ��. � ..fl�;��. � Foundry Co. (now Paccar) — as one of .::.. - . ..;.; .'.'.; . . `. _:....--;,�.�.:. ..,' Ittikr .....'- .. ... .... . ..�.::.rE• - ?:. .. a y turning points for the arts commu- "' ^' r.; _ "Without Carco, there would be no ^' " youth symphony orchestra no city band, no Valley Community Players," said Stephen Elliott, Renton's first cultural arts coordinator, who ;,<;:.-_ : T':: '.;...;;:.. ss: i - %�. ; ` ;; . o now works at ,. ,,, . k . ; „9. :<,. Bellevue s Meydenbauer Center. ":. . � `' ��. ire:'. ,�. <���:>`�;�; �`<�<>.. �.. y e ^ to . ,� ":,F..:,.':•� :.:;< : :.:..•� : ��.:;•' "It's true, if you build it, they will � .: .... ...>::.:: �.. .:.- ^ N: -,3!, ,,,...: ,, , ,,„'� '.::::,;:. come,"he said. "Carco has really created "a'.::.:. .,` ::.... a fundamental foundation for the per- , forming and cultural community. It's given them the anchor, the center, to Journal file develop new works." 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Third Street • DOWNTOWN RENTON - King County Journal Newspapers RENTON CENTENNIAL Wednesday,August 29,2001 • PAGE 35 :-.. . . } 4;1'1 �. ° g 1 a ` 4. , - r ",v E rY r. m. I ,,.,.....„„ :,...:-____. ......,, ,..„„ . -''' * Matt Hagen/Journal file if A sea of fishing poles and bobbers were the scene r at at this 1997 fishing derby for kids 5-14 at Coulon Park, where 1,500 trout were stocked in a netted ,........0.000.084,0011L.......-illr area near the dock. 04t-M to 1`4 ."i, °,fr�,C.5 sit,,' ' " ` 'fit, .s ,,. ?.gt,y,i+�k" v.�"?'fk r' t, yrts5 ,?,+,`'4+,LWP7,,,. a,. Fr«,r,,.+ ;4w Duane Hamamura/Journal file A rollerblader enjoys the Cedar River Trail along the Maple Valley Highway, near the Maplewood Golf Course. Park food concessions,a water walk 1914, and was first known as July festivities and the Renton Trail, which runs from Lake and a summer swimming area. City Park.The name was later River Days celebration each Washington to Jones Road at The city's first park was changed to Liberty Park to August. the Maple Valley Highway,the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 34 Liberty Park in the heart of commemorate World War I. Today,the city's Community Renton Senior Center, Renton Renton. Liberty Park has continued Services Department oversees Community Center, t h e sand volleyball courts,an inter- According to the city, the to be Renton's major park and nearly 40 different parks and Maplewood Golf Course and pretive botanical walk,a fishing 12-acre park was purchased .playfield area,and serves as the recreation facilities. the new skate park at Liberty pier, Ivar's and Kidd Valley from the Sartori family July 14, venue for the annual Fourth of They include the Cedar River Park. 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Then ?;.::::,....... ,..;:„,:, , .. .... :...... . .. ... . ...,...... and _...._ , . . , sae Gene Coulon 3 >a - now 4 - Park director helped A - K 4 � z 1 4 , ,\ This show photo, y �, d4 � " top, shows the develop 20 parks }' : „� m^ k vw „.,... 1 , // .,� .; ,. m��' , .�' -- undeveloped during his tenure Journal file property along Lake Washington • _; t city 1 purchasedhatthe to 1 Journal Staff expand Lake Gene L. Coulon Memorial Washington Beach Park — probably the "' F Beach Park, city's most used and best R _>. later renamed known park—was renamed 4 .,_, t ._.r—- Gene L. Coulon in 1978 honor of longtime „. `""° z, ,` . ; ' ' I- --�"'-` — , " Memorial Beach city parks director Gene ,� iii " .1, �;ev„•x-;; , _ 4<, � a Park. Coulon, who died in 1977 at -' - "�` "°. Iair "s 1 Today,that the age of 61. r ,� ,��. �' � 1 t shoreline has ; � ,;., Before that,the park was : I2 been developed called Lake Washington s i; with trails, Beach Park. It was one of - a = � docks and two Coulon's biggest projects in ' - restaurants. his 28 years as Renton's -� " - ~. -y __. Recently,John parks director. — . w :,,,, ,L _,. ,�-,, ,,._ `- -} E� DeFriel boated Coulon took the helm of -- " '_ P `" over from the parks department in - = �.: +w a u ‘NA +n i Bellevue with 1949. �-�� -��`�•-, � '', �•�� ,:.""��=- �._..; his daughter, While serving under fivesop "" . M Julia andheDeFriel,11, mayors, he expanded the .7 -_; :"• friend,, oer m city's sports-focused pro — ' � z Molly �""`-,.,, , x - " gram into a broader mix of -� <, .r- " � � have burgers to sports and recreation. The a � .., : have burgers at 23-acre lakefront park,with `" ,a' Kidd Valley a swimming beach and boat w ': restaurant. launch, was among some 20 Patrick Hagerty/Journal parks Coulon helped devel op during his tenure. `` •�j' In the late 1 enur the city h � t bought an additional 30 ;.€� _� , A lifeguard closely watch acres, some of that under „h es kids play and swim in Henry Moses Pool in water, adjoining the origi- nal , , r ' , , ,, b Liberty Park in 1996.The park. Citizens passed a ';_;� b > , $7.8 million bond issue that .� pool was frequented by as financed final development .'": many as 30,000 swimmers each summer in the mid- of the park in 1982. 1990s.The aging pool was Coulon now offers eight later closed because of a boat-launch lanes,three pic serious leaking problem. nic shelters, playground - '-' • The pool was filled and a equipment, two tennis skateboard park opened in courts, horseshoe pits, two its place earlier this year. See PARKS,Page 35 Duane Hamamura/Journal file King County Journal Newspapers RENTON CENTENNIAL Wednesday,August 29,2001 • PAGE 33 Boeing • CONTINUED FROM PAGE 32 In October 1998, the company opened a five- But it surpassed the 727's sales record in 1990, and the "Next `•\ 3 ._.. * ` -- story, $78 million Generation" of 737s helped the plane .,. i,,�_ become the best-selling airliner ever 1\,. '' building on the site as —4,952 had been ordered by July 1 _ a`"A ,`` ,Y 1 the headquarters for Boeing branches out ......,.. ,.. < , V.a*RS ..... g'S.: Commercial Boeing has other facilities in ` '� " E , a BOeln Renton as well:The company caused a - ,. y AA. irplane Group and 800 a long-running storm when it pure chased the Longacres thoroughbred ` „ los ,, a m employees moved in. race track in 1990. > Boeing allowed horse racing to _ , , £ "` µ continue for two more years, until „ ' , • °� .. ' Sept. 21, 1992,then razed the stables of. ; . . ,• ti, and started construction on the Gary Kissel/Journal file dows — was razed. It was among the northeast corner of the track of its Today, 737s are a common sight at Renton Municipal Airport, towering over smaller general first of several dramatic changes in first facility on the 214-acre site — a aviation planes. north Renton that many Boeing 600,000-square-foot,$108 million cus- employees view with alarm. tomer training facility. and 250 computerized training sta- In October 1998, the company Their alarms went off in unison in Boeing allowed the still-standing tions, a theater and bays for 10 full- opened a five-story, $78 million build- January 2001 when it was reported grandstand on the west side of the flight simulators. It has become part ing on the site as the headquarters for that Boeing could move its single- site to be used for betting on satellite- of FlightSafety Boeing Training Boeing's Commercial Airplane aisle jetliner assembly out of Renton. broadcast races for another season. International, a joint venture of Group and 800 employees moved in. 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Y .. �. ...y- ^` - :' � 9• - t,---__,e — i-\t cb'�a c-t n, a s&: ,.. erg+. , ' ' 'a x c.•' Acres of B-29s cover the floor of s .� the Renton plant in this 1944 Boeing photo.Work pro- ceeded around the clock to build six of the bombers a day at the peak of production. The Boeing Co. Boeing its own money to work on Renton plant May 14, 1954. When Boeing followed up laughed at the pudgy, diminu t h e p r o j e c t that 'w o u 1 d The four jet transport,first with the 727, which first flew live twinjet. Even Boeing's change the way the world as the military C-135 and KC- Feb. 9, 1963, the T-tailed tn- top executives, some histo- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 31 traveled. 135, then as the 707 and 720 jet became the best-selling ries say, felt hornswoggled It was the 367-80—the des- civil airliners, was a revolu- jetliner of all time — up to into building it. Pundits Renton becomes 'Jet Cit ' ignation was a deliberate tion. then — with 1,831 delivered, thought it would die a quick y subterfuge to conceal that It helped Boeing complete all built in Renton. and merciful death, based on By then, Boeing already the plane was a radical new its purchase of the Renton When the 737 was certi- early sales. was spending $16 million of design. It rolled out of the plant in August 1962. fied in 1967, some people See BOEING,page 33 Washington's Largest Western Stores RENTON•TACOMA H UB . „,„...... H B r COUPON INSURANCE 2OOFF .„ ,.. � �� r any one regularly priced „Insurance is �� i ,, , item with this ad! our Expires 9/9/01.No cash value. only One per household business!" °,:4 i e o' -... L J r r en On 425-255-3922 �= 425 . 255 . 2486 o r 724 S. 3rd St. .- • r Downtown Renton 1102 Bronson Way • Renton, WA 98055 King County Journal Newspapers RENTON CENTENNIAL Wednesday,August 29,2001 N. PAGE 31 Boeing 4 v . t CONTINUED FROM PAGE 30 • l t t ` ._ i The pressurized,four prop A a ;, °""" -.' r superbomber was huge and - - ;- - complex;but 3,300 were built, " """""` more than one-third of them in z Renton—six a day at the peak ` • m of production. `�1, ;. 0 '_ By May 1946, the last B 29 • f . - J b. `P '4 t yF € , was built. By June 11, Boeing was ordered to vacate the i' ' ----- „ ,,,,,,,m_m_,___, premises within 10 days, but -,, -- 1 the company won an exten- f �t' Sion. 7' The government sold the �s 1 ' , : T '''''. airport to the city of Renton y for$1 that September and air- :�i xa-; ' plane production ceased. ' By 1949,however,the plant i r ; was back in production, with4,4 e.x` 1,300 workers turning out C -�s �97s and KC-97s the aerial ,. refueling version of Boeing's 1 kii; -, Model 377 Stratocruiser. The - r. . r .`} Renton plant built most of the 888 C-97s the Air Force ` Z received by 1956 — when employment at the plant had Marcus R.Donner/Journal file grown to 7,000. A Boeing machinist works on the connection between the wing and the body of a 757 at the Renton plant in this 1996 photo. See BOEING,page 32 pir1 ®f Washington One of the i` Di nner TralllCll Most Memorable Y --,s Dining Events Eves , JOURNEY TO THE COLUMBIA WINERY... AND BACK ABOUT 50 YEARS. X '" . . .. . •. . .. ., g Experience the nostalgia of a Qom. <,lr n by gone era as we travel along °" 4;. a the shores of Lake Washington to the beautiful Columbia Winery. Pl. Enjoy gourmet Northwest cuisine as you dine in comfort aboard our i' ' luxurious, vintage rail cars. Departing year round from the Renton Depot. The Spirit of Washington Dinner Train. A truly , : memorable event. SPIRIT R 1-000-076-RAIL 0 i1ASHINGTON (1-800-876-7245) si C DINNER TRAIN '5 2 Reservations Required , 625 S. 4th Street • P.O. Box 835 • Renton, WA 98057 , www.SpiritofWashingtonDinnerTrain.com PAGE 30 ' Wednesday,August 29,2001 RENTON CENTENNIAL King County Journal Newspapers Boeille g ,,,,,.e..,„ (., <'4,":" '',,W,°,,,N._. , • - ' : n • •— r .. - 'A -' ,A* Co. �k',y' $,,i%,'.`.b ,. ''f!`•..�+;': .%e '���'`gDY ^^wwzz�' ,� ,� • '> :"air ,a,,,,*. ."'`, "ay,:, ,:<ryi..•• ; . �« w., ,.. a Inthe ` ushers : � :z: y ' a 3a,. .e.... =tea:.> Qa:•%:°x • r Jet City' era Rr M: : =x: ems' `'^ r„ ,- - +i>' .�„.,,� .. �.,�, k:r.,ar+aKz �'.,�p: :.,��,p."" ' .,a ' � , .^.K ,". �- " '� %pn Original plant still visible in , ,-- -,= .. < w "• ; �. - company's Renton complex : '` � �. ; m -; ; . ,� �. a r • ',,, e ,,,,\. eau. : - ;::`'- ' By Chris Genna t% w *'`' ". +� ar .:' .•* , °'' . Journal Business Reporter a >'; M-. �,; ° '4 For more than 59 years at shift start .. ,, r , • • 4 ...' . ' a, °°':� , r a time, Boeing employees have filed into tt : . `:' A ,4: � ,"-- the company's plant on the south shore '< ?•,:, ° "��k .: V; ' �.. ;.r r P. \ of Lake Washington. �'��' `'z��u��� . :a� �`��,�::.'a• ,.:�:. ;,���,,� � ,e:,,' , ::�':° ax»,,,` A.£,',,`.ry'r , `;.- ` '':., °,�.v ? u. :raj., %A? .. -, n` , r.. • The property was 95 acres of mostly ' ':: .t .. F��,.„: . ` '. F.�� ' .: y. w — tinyBrynMawr airportand F^' • . k swamp a a ' :�.�-', .' �':��<a� „; ,�,,� �;.e � �. � .Ac„c seaplane ramp were nearby — in June 1940, when the U.S. Navy decided the •- -- x location was ideal for manufacturing the -_ r: .� ,,,.p k�4 ,,P :.': , ,,'. � Boeing PBB 1 Sea Ranger patrol plane. .< ,. k -e<. " The Navy thought it might need 500 of ---„,-- the w , , - �" the twin-engine, boat-hull seaplanes for 'w.�. ,;,F--,_.., a :,. .'` • ''.-„. a,. : r . ',ti:: :.:. ._ .., ; This series of photos the war everyone knew was coming,so it . _>.. ` -�'.•:•`.'° ., '''_% ``' A put up a 1.6 million-square-foot building _ = "t'k '' '. . a` '' ..' "'.: ., shows the change in re • Renton's shoreline since for$16 million. : 'g,` ': �� �. . The sawtooth roofline of that origi- - ' , "L,,, the route of the Black and nal plant is still visible in the complex _ ..... -- - - -=R,; `,i; Cedar Rivers were . - today, though bigger planes are built —.- ______:-,_.-,,, _..__ - changed,and Boeing . _ -- came to town. In the cen- now, in taller buildings. £:x -:= w, - -,.. :,,,z, As it turned out, only one PBB-1 was -: - - .- . mm^.. ""- -- ` -� • ter photo,from Boeing . ever built.Boeing employees,who start ..`;.' .1 archives,B 9 bombers �, a s, 2 ed reporting to work in Renton on April ",:,,; '" :.. taxi in 1944 from the P g P ::. ,. . 1, 1942, called it the "Lone Ranger." n'-:;r •--- north apron of the Renton , ; �. .::: .. plant across the new n The house that bombers built . <.a ::r' , �- :', ,, � :a �: '.•;,:.;::., ;' ; • •. ''=<• . Cedar River bridge to the In h fall ,, ..,.:::><,. ay:..,,-•... ,;. .:"w,,'-;r, `-,',• r. „ s ',-- ::'-::` the of 1942,the Navy turned the ' �~' -� airfield.The bottom plant over to the U.S.Arm which want- %': :b ' , +>-`. .. .. ti photo,taken Y, T. :. : , ed Boeing to build a huge new bomber ra:: ,- ° �� : . �: ' Boeing's new recently, shows the company called Model 345; the mili- . : -:;;3 A 04;p0,.._ ;,<kassembly building tothe uildi to dubbed it the B-29. Enlarging Bryn • ;'' .>.:'; '*Ty ..,::,;.:T;z.'.. east(left)of the old Mawr airport across the Cedar River cost ,' ,, .fi f;`; - ,£': World War II era factory. tiK; $1.8 million. During the war, Renton's r ., , .: .� ' population quadrupled, from 4,000 to 16,000,owing mostly to Boeing's bomber �,.:-.. ' _ rP':e.F..n ;;u„�"`W , iw- works. asp rs' �. Clayton Scott,a Boeing test pilot dur- ing ,.. ,, ...:. . ,. , ',�, `�• �.�, �,:�>�� the war,was copilot on the first flight `"='` ._"-+ -.. , .. -.....,--.,:.... - of the first production B-29 to roll out of --- the Renton plant. w=i _ '=,:°�: .. In the early days,he told the Journal in - .... - r,;.: .w;:. .." , e ',- ., -. w , '. ::. — awires crossed over ,,,, ". :• `. June 1997,electrical ;� .. '=-�'' t: . °"�"' " ��, ^' `• � �:_ . x;; N. ..tx� . ,ate' ur>i �. ''; - the south third of Renton's runway. y =--x',..„,-,,-..sr-- .Y^lti;5'x.: ',`'.' ;e,,a , - = -ice" " .}�n�^�'.E 4.A•``' 4r': ''•:' '° .. o'•o ., ^... Ai=' w ?,•.' 8•^• a''''tiff,�' _"We had to measure the B-29's tail - -.. <--.-` ?? ., .' aii -.,- ..-..<�:k' r: . and the height of the wires.We found we f --` - ,, _ ' +. 0;.; : ,« '''' = 1:N. - had 18 inches of clearance between : - • ° ad ---- = #them," Scott said. Since the B 29 could " `''" `• µ'" =,`1' "� =-- - •. x get safely under the wires before it lifted y a. 111110. W..i,,. •�'' :,, ,�. r. -y •'--````'- A,` +s • -=---- off, the takeoffs went ahead until the y,, 46 ,.'" , wires were rerouted. At first, B-29s had to be floated on -,-- : : _ barges across the mouth of the Cedar -,..4 : ,,'- -,.'-' River,but that method could never keep `w° " ' up with wartime production. So wide ...v-. ;, x » k -'°_.' bridges were built, the first on pon- « `� ':- G .x'aa ;Z'..:.. toons. .. ;'";.:.sae. tom. , 'A r.,> See BOEING,page 31 Matt Brashears/Journal King County Journal Newspapers RENTON CENTENNIAL Wednesday,August 29,2001 • PAGE 29 _ star's current unretirement Lindbergh High. Leber thoughts. "I hope he never "I never try to influence comes back. He was one of him a lot," Leifer said. "The CONTINUED FROM PAGE 28 the greatest of all time. He'll beautiful thing about coach- never be the same as he ing is exploiting your (own) Renton Highlands.He is now �' • was." ideas and putting them into 78—"You know,(comedian) ' - Leifer's first state cham- practice and what you want Jack Benny was always 39 w - `` , pionship team was 1953. to accomplish within a group I've gotten there twice," ► ;.. -' Renton won again in 1960, or individual. Everything Leifer said. „� ` ,„ then took back-to-back isn't exactly the way I would .t For years,both before and - � � ��. crowns in.1966 and 1967. do it, but that's the fun of after Leifer left teaching and b 6 Et In a career filled with coaching." coaching, he also worked at 4' ,p' _;ft, many teams and players that So: If Leifer had a chance Longacres as a mutual clerk ° , Rr were.a cut above the rest, to get back into coaching for before that horse racingit. ® * ,e that 67 squad still stands just one more season, would track closed. _- `, "� '217 't`4 out. he jump at it? Most years,he would train .. _ � ""� "Of all the teams I "I don't think I would a couple of horses there, as �� �'� watched and coached, that want to do that,"he said with well. ',: team will compare with any a smile. "It's a young man's He went to work at " zi of them," Leifer said. "That game. You have to energize Emerald Downs when that Iry Leifer group of kids could beat any those kids. track first opened. in Auburn. Iry Leifer,left,celebrates with his 1966 Champion Renton High School bas- kind of team.They could beat "To me," he said, "the But the combination of ketball team, including Evert Sutphin, Tim Abhold, Tim Cummings, John a quick team or al big team. essence of coaching is not evening racing and added Reed, Al Merritt, Kim Estrada, Dave Willenborg, Rick Basquette, Jon All five starters payed col only being sound in what travel distance weren't to his Cheatham and Chuck Sorenson.The photo is from Leifer's personal collet- lege ball, and all five were you're trying to do, but to liking, so he left after a few tion. really good athletes." motivate them to do it to the days. The game still runs in his best of their ability." "Every job I quit, it both- realize that he had. "Sometimes, it's better to let blood. Leifer still attends a Iry Leifer did it to the best ered me to quit,"Leifer said. "I thought I quit at a good go and let someone younger handful of games each year of his ability for 30 years. "Like when I quit coaching, I time. I don't know what with more enthusiasm do it. and keeps track of the season Then, he left the lasting was wondering, 'Am I doing everyone else thought," he "Like (Michael) Jordan," in the newspaper. Randy, one image of a man who went out the right thing?' said, laughing again. he said of the former NBA of his sons,just took the job at the right time. Leifer didn't need long toas the head girls coach at And went out on top. Locally Owned & Operated Since 1960 1likt "Looking Good at 41 !" 7 t ,. , RENTON CIVIC THEATRE 507 S.Third Street,Renton,WA 98057 (425)226-5529 PRESENTING OUR 15TH SEASON OF LIVE, PROFESSIONAL THEATRE! 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March 22 thru April 21,2002 Two by Two earejoyit efficiiiicizai, May 10 thru June 9,2002 Renton Center - 425-226-6780 PAGE 28 • Wednesday,August 29,2001 RENTON CENTENNIAL King County Journal Newspapers Renton's legendarybasketball coach went out on top r '-s x tj Iry Leifer guided stands the questions those stars .tom ask themselves. - 4 ' Indians to four state r Y Leifer understands because ,_# _ _ #,, zr. 4 _' x` =fix;x he asked himself those same ' x, £ t championships questions when his day came. - ' - ',,_' , _,..- _ " _ - But now,24 years after that *,, By Mark Moschetti day, Leifer knows he did the r; _ Journal Reporter right thing at the right time. :" Besides,with plenty of former RENTON — Iry Leifer has players and students whom he - at seen it many times. An erst- still bumps into occasionally, 4 while sports star hangs on too the connections to those glori- c 1'0 long, and the lasting image of ous days on the court haven't : • him or her is much less grip- faded all that much. .Wit _. ping, much less enthralling, "They stop and see me all 6. much less enduring than it the time,"said Leifer,relaxing might have been. at 1 p b a table in his back yard,his A.F- . - Still, this legendary former hair a little whiter and not quite Renton High boys basketball as closely cropped as it used to coach—who guided the Indians be. "But they don't stop to get . w to four state championships on my mower,"he said,laugh- during his tenure from 1947 to ing. "They stop to visit." 1977— understands the com- These days,Leifer is retired petitive drive that pushes them and spends most of his time a ` to keep going. Leifer under- with his wife and working in stands the uncertainty about his yard and garden in the Patrick Hagerty/Journal the future without their These days,legendary Renton High School basketball coach Iry Leifer spends most of his time taking care of his beloved games. He under- four acres of land in the Highlands. See LEIFER,page 29 lam__;;-_< Awaitingour discove ... y Il "Italian cooking at its best awaits your discovery. Armondo's has become a local favorite with our different t y4 '' types of fettucini, sautes, pizzas and calzones baked in a '; . -. ' ' " ' wood burning brick oven. We are committed to providing you with a memorable dining experience." -Armondo Pavone a 4 4� ---.;'$,--, -N.--,. _. ' 1 Ci'll, i 4 $. r ; ' ARMO N D O ' S 4. f� café italiano Corner of South 3rd and Main St., in downtown Renton •• (425) 228-0759 2 King County Journal Newspapers RENTON CENTENNIAL Wednesday,August 29,2001 • PAGE 27 Traffic can be a good thing - honestly By Mary Swift disbelief. They couldn't get vehicles through crowds of Journal Reporter out of the parking stall. ' - uncooperative drivers. Meanwhile, the manager "We ended up passing an RENTON — It was a crime _ 1" anti-cruisingordinance," had called the police. 1 born of opportunity — and Enter the long arm of theines i1' Persson said. RATEtil foiled by the gods of traffic law. $ + ." X-rated challenge tie-ups. Unfortunately, it wasn't ��t a Former Renton Mayor Don quite longenough not with *; ' ACC,• -b And then there was the city Custer doesn't remember the traffic aa standstill and the m ; ,- ' �a � _ ordinance that eventually exact year — but he remem- city in railroad-imposed grid- p landed the city in front of the bers the incident vividly. lock. & " _ 3 4 U.S. Supreme Court. It happened in the 1960s, " I " PPSo we had a new prob- „ r , Erwin Fey and his parents before Renton was "ahead of lem, Custer said. The police = i � opened a movie theater in the curve," before Interstate couldn't get there for the ' Renton in 1925. In 1936, Fey 405 ran through the city. same reason those guys could- � A and his father opened the Roxy It was quitting time at n't leave." � w, '' � on Third Street and,a few years Boeing — and the start of a Eventually, Custer said, later, the Renton (now the three-day holiday. traffic cops on motorcycles :G .fr; Renton Civic Theater),also on Long lines of traffic got through,riding on the side- x Third. Then in the mid-1970s, stretched from the Boeing park- walks. Roger Forbes, the owner of a ing lot south on Bronson,down They pulled up beside the a chain of adult movie theaters, Main to the railroad tracks. car. approached Fey about leasing And there the traffic "The guys were still sitting .z one of the theaters. stopped. there — in shock," he said. No way, Fey said, despite offer- "Because every day the "So the co s arrested them the fact that Forbes was P Duane Hamamura/Journal file railroad chose to run a train at and they all had to stand there Kathy Keolker(now Renton City Councilwoman Kathy Keolker Wheeler)car- ing an attractive price. quitting time," Custer said. until traffic finally cleared and I never had any complaint "They'd tie up traffic for 15 they could take them to jail." ried a bullhorn as she led a large group of supporters of Citizens for a Quality from the ministry and I don't Community during a 1982 protest against the Forbes adult movie theater. minutes,sometimes longer." Custer, head of the city's intend to start now,"Fey said On the day in question,"two Centennial Committee,laughs at the time. His stand made guys from California were in as he tells the story. then north to Sound Second It used to be you d go him a kind of local hero. the Rainbow Cafe on Main His own roots are planted Street and south on to Rainier down there and if you did People stopped him on the Street,"Custer said."They see deep in Renton soil.His d the cops told street to shake his hand. great- Avenue,back to South Third. somethi " ng an the manager take cash and a For decades, kids in cars you to go home, you went He sold the theaters to a g grandfather was Charles cruised the loopon weekend home,"Persson said. money bag and go into the Sumner Custer, who fathered new owner—but with the stip- office.One guar the door. evenings. But by the 1980s, the ulation they wouldn't be used Y 12 children and founded Custer Persson, whogrew upin "Loo 's" popularitymoved The other goes in with a knife Hardware in 1881. His grand "Loop's" t o show porno films. and holds up the manager." father,Bert Harris Custer,mar Tukwila,was among them. to a level that would eventu- Eventually, Forbes bought The manager, beingno It was a scene straight out ally seal its fate. them — with plans to show g ried Florence Tonkin of the " " dummy,hands over the money. pioneer Tonkin family. of"American Graffiti. It got written up in Hot porno films at one. The robbers take off'on "The thing started back in Rod' magazine," Persson Enterthecity—withanordi- foot. The Loop the 1940s," Persson said. "It said. nance limiting the location of "They run out north on Don Persson,a councilman was a long-standing tradition." "People would come from adult movie theaters. Forbes Main Street and jump into who retired as deputy chief of That s why what eventual- all over — British Columbia, took Renton to court. He and their car, which is parked on the Renton Police Department, ly happened was so difficult, California, just to cruise the the city battled all the way to Third, having failed to notice recalls another story of traffic he said. Loop,"he said. the land's highest court,where the traffic isn't moving," iri Renton.the"Loop." "It was a social thing. Kids Problems escalated. the city finally won. Custer said,chuckling. "They The Loop ran down South "Would meet and cruise and go Vandalism. Drinking. Erwin Fey, by then dead, were in shock.They stared in Third Street to Wells Avenue, out to Shadow Lake and dance. Difficulty getting emergency must have smiled from above. • �' in Ha it • the RUG AINII DRU STORES pp y Serving -. Renton Area Over 31 Years Serving South King County Communities for Over SS Years! 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(253) 852-6300 (425) 255-1598 From Renton takeN.E.hAve. metery ; Auburn 730 12th St. SE (253) 833-4570 Rd1. litrn right on Ave.S.E. 1-888-215-1598 Turn left on S.E. 144th Street. fr/ PAGE 26 • Wednesday,August 29,2001 RENTON CENTENNIAL King County Journal Newspapers v ..: ' 1:';' ' "-.'''''''',,:':';1::2;;;; :''''''':.:::'(::7:1*:'''4'''''''i':;'":2:::;:lt%;j4"''' <, d `. i. �� i ., F , ,„;, ,l am" H- ,Plz'�' • �^ is* ` fries^ ,gt € 3 d J@ t' .;.ate .. 3 M g �� �Jp � 0 � �•< NN��' "' �a. cn 9 arm,, P a , t ,, � k EC , $�>E xa -a'o : a , 'i.. 8 y i,, '.✓k �$ T 'SL 9 k4 ,;' .. ..."ys gy, 3 <s.i a , " s� � :x ��3• '���^�� '.,',."A* "f,,,E. �.n -,, x,< � •� � ; s- s bra ��. kx 3._ '� <; �, ti`4�. t This aerial photo of �„ $ .a , - .. w • , Longacres taken in then " e �t ; " • > ' 1970sThis aerial ws the rows of ' 4 F Y f � M „�. w,:. = ,; horse barns in the fore- :- �: °� ��- ,,:, round, with the rand- � � � -- 441 � � �`� " ,`'� stand on the opposite r •f " � � , T �� side of the track. k :> : . mar. v M , Longacres r ' .• + :"-. . :R ; y CONTINUED FROM PAGE 25 ? -i 'TT;>'.' '` . <` ' " i�,"M!° �r — a rs�i�' During those golden years, ' � �' ' "'� °� Gottstein made generous donations °' 't* ol i 111 and helped fund-raising drives for a ,,��!!� r cancer research at the University of e_„ , `'���� y k " Washington.Gottstein died of cancer — _ -' .,r. lee in 1971 at the age of 79. __. � : " Management of Longacres passed Duane Hamamura/Journal file �� /���&III& to his son-in-law, Morrie Alhadeff, Horses round the first turn during Longacres' last month of racing in 1992. r 6 and in coming years, to Alhadeff's I sons, Michael and Kenneth. And Longacres made Washington to look for. congratulates the Increasing competition the nation's fifth-largest producer of And some claim that on a clear L thoroughbred horses. summer evening,the sound of cheer Within a few years of Gottstein's Today, the outline of the track ing fans and galloping horses can death, Longacres was no longer the can still be seen—if one knows what still be heard. only game in town. The coming olf professional sports teams to Seattle 10 in the 1970s,along with other recre- , 7 i/w mid ational opportunities, brought On t 100th airthda it increasing competition for the p f lies entertainmentdollars. Theintroductionofthestatelotteryands games on Indianreservations ' t104.2111.- bingo contributed to gradually declining A�ti�1y�/�404, //) y attendance figures and wagering at o(/ Longacres through the 1980s. Longacres, the longest continu �N;, 7. ously operating race track on the 1! 1X4'neA/1414, 14) West Coast, created its own market for the region's fledgling thorough- "A Unique 2 �� ��y,,.!f r bred stables. The demand for quell peace of M i nd EChild Caeri r"encen /f ty stock generated more and more breeding farms, training facilities 5 ears experience in Downtown Seattle 225 Logan Avenue S. �r �v TECHNICAL COLLEGE and support services that eventual y p g ly combined to make horse racing m • Now Centrally located in downtown Renton Renton, WA 98055 '3U(KINE Four�Srre��Rcnton,WA980SG 195. the state's sixth-largest industry in m • State of the art early childhood education 425-255-9556 1425-23523)2einnk.renton-tc,ac,edu. terms of employment. King County Journal Newspapers i ,iiimeneiRENTON CENTENNIAL Wednesday,August 29,2001 • PAGE 25 Longacres CONTINUED FROM PAGE 24 .. After a year, the military moved . - out, the thoroughbreds returned and •r' '-'I.,_,_ • r ' racing resumed in the summer of 1944. II i _� - 7 — ' s Some say the 1950s and 1960s were I lif`' b� .-.1.' " , the golden years for Longacres. -- —se c ,'F, — 4 • ` Gottstein launched an ambitious rJii, ti `- -. II' expansion program that eventually _ i .4. t "' included enlarging the grandstand, _ _. building the pavilion and clubhouse, ,.,.. , 4 -.». i f. i • and other improvements. r 1: 'No more high water' tt . tT. r 40 Y Those years also saw the track and �; ` grounds damaged by the nearly annu- { ti• ' �• al flooding of the Green River. After 'r , } winter flood damage one year, Gottstein pledged the track would be V. • . . o ; �,' open on schedule, issuing his now- 1i .: - legendary proclamation: "We'll be N, . �: ready come hell, but please, God, no - 4 more high water." - "' The completion of Howard Hanson ,. Dam in 1961 ended the flooding of the Green River, which meant farmlands could be developed. Commercial and residential development spread south, hastened by new freeways flanking Longacres. Duane Hamamura/Journal file See LONGACRES,page 26 After the final day of racing at Longacres,fans wandered the track,some scooping up containers of dirt as mementos. 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Gary Zenner 425-228-8880 • www earservices.com Monday loam-6pm•Tuesday&Thursday 9am-5pm• Friday 9am-4pm 572524_8MD PAGE 24 • Wednesday,August 29,2001 RENTON CENTENNIAL King County Journal Newspapers y ; .r to s':'� r"��,\� er :d :.: ¢i�" .::::" :t r- Atx 'Nort kit' 1,,)-, 5ft-k-" k a,..0,1 ,�w t a s• x� , s: ,!' ..... . Now L . aiiC' F Q a ,, , , , ,,,,, ‘,,, , ,„ ,,,,,.,,.<„,9,.,,‘0, ii 12._ ..,..4,.. .:..7,,i...:,.!.-,;'„'-'.1`..1......., ' '4111111111::3::: ' ',illii: ' R .p.... . r;A a , , , . ,id . ., Al '''''''' ' '''' - ' --' - „ ,.:-... , , , . . , ,-, , , ., . ..,: , ...., , .1101,........:. , ,1*-,:- :.:'.,.. 4 /:', ;‘,,.0.,.4' . 00;'Hi' ' , ,,., , ,..L.., iri ti, _.,,,,,4, It, .,,, r , '. '''''' ' '"tl. lifitif „...•3' ' ,:,:.., * ;',.,- :,.4...0,...,m .=40 ....1",:,:itIAINIONIONI ,,,,W; , Renton Historical Museum Horses race to the wire past the hand-operated tote board during the track's first decade of operation. Gottstein's vision brings Longacres to Renton LONGACRESg HIGHLIGHTS These are just a sampling of highlights at Longacres during its 59 year history: Journal Staff His father, a designer of Seattle's Coliseum I Aug.3,1933:The first day of racing draws a *:, Seattle business- Theater and other grand movie crowd of about 11,000 to watch On Rush,ridden by On Sept. 21, 1992, a crowd of man, was an houses of the day, was hired and jockey Howard"Dimples"Grayson,win the 23,358 said farewell to Longacres k_ investor in The given just one month to produce Inaugural Handicap. Park, ending 59 years of live horse M e a d o w s a plans for a grandstand and land- ■Aug.24,1935:Inaugural running of the$10,000- racing and closing the Northwest's south Seattle scaped infield. premier racing facility. race track that The site for Longacres Race added Longacres Mile.Coldwater prevailed by a Kent native Vann Belvoir rode ; 3 young Joe visit- Track was 107 acres of the James neck over Biff. Silver Beauty to capture the track's 'b ed often with his Nelson farm, near what was then ■Aug.18,1940:Campus Fusser wins the first final stakes race,the$160,000 Belle ' .: A f a m i 1 y. T h e known as Renton Junction. In running of the Washington Futurity(renamed the Roberts Handicap. Joe Gottstein Meadows closed those Depression days, contrac- Gottstein Futurity in 1971). The mutuel handle, $3,399,087, i n 19 0 2. tors easily recruited about 3,000 ■Aug.29,1948:Amble In wins the 13th Longacres was anall-time record for the track. (Coincidentally, Boeing took over laborers who dug and graded the Mile,becoming the first horse to post two wins in , ,-Ti.4 .. ..,: ,,,.,‘ . , 1 . e 4 ' - Two years earlier, the Alha.deff that land, too.) track and built backstretch barns the prestigious annual race. family had sold the 215-acre site to But Gottstein's childhood visits and the grandstand in only 28' IV . ' : ' ' '°** .,:NT the Boeing Co.Boeing allowed rac- fostered a lifelong dream. Later, days. IIAug.23,1964:Smoggy Dew becomes the last filly ing to continue for two seasons, traveling with his family in France, On Aug. 3, 1933, Longacres to win the Longacres Derby. until the company obtained per- he visited a race track near Paris opened its 40-day season to a IIMay 20,1972:Jockey Larry Pierce sets a North mits to build a pilot training center. considered to be one of Europe's crowd of 11,000. American riding record with seven wins out of eight Within a month of that last race, finest. The style and the beauty of But in the Depression years, mounts. heavy equipment was digging into the landscaped grounds inspired building the track was a gamble ■Sept. ,1 Grey p the oval track. Gottstein's vision of creating a sim- and Longacres was running in the • 97nt racPapa sets a world record for a Today, Flight Safety Boeing liar track in Seattle. red. It was World War II that final- MI6 furlong sprint race,1:07.2. glass buildings occupy a portion of The name of the French track ly put Longacres in the black — Oct.1,1979:The overall season attendance tops 1 the once-proud track. was Longchamps. wartime production generated million for the first time. Gottstein's vision From farmland to track high wages and a local economic •Aug.23,1981:The largest crowd in Longacres When track regulars start swap- boom, bringing more fans with history—25,031—watches Trooper Seven become g Gottstein, who now was a suc- more money to Longacres. the first horse to win back-to-back Longacres Miles. ping stories about Longacres, they cessful businessman making mul- But the war also closed g remember Joe Gottstein, the man timillion-dollar real estate deals, Longacres for a time. In 1943, an ■Nov.3,1986:Jockey Vicky Aragon becomes the who brought horse racing back to lobbied state legislators through Army anti-aircraft gun was first woman to win Longacres'riding crown,posting the state,and Longacres into being. the 1920s to legalize horse racing installed on the track's infield 179 victories during the season. Later dubbed "the Laird of and pari-mutuel wagering. and a barracks was built behind ■Sept.21,1992:Before 23,358 fans,Kent native Longacres," Vinson Joseph When racing was legalized in the tote board. Vann Belvoir rides Silver Beauty to victory in Gottstein ruled the track and the 1933, Gottstein was ready. Seattle industry for many years. architect Benjamin Priteca, See LONGACRES,page 25 Longacres'final stakes race. King County Journal Newspapers RENTON CENTENNIAL Wednesday,August 29,2001 • PAGE 23 Renton's ma of s HOW RENTON HAS GROWN y ‘,... 1900 1,176 Journal staff 1901 Dr.Abijah Ives Beach, ,s4Z x 1910 2,740 -(the first mayor of Renton) a � 1904 J. Edward Jones a< .Y 1920 3,301 1908 Frank E. Knowles 1909 Ben Ticknor :ems �+ ' 1910 Joe Woodw ,.. 1930 4,062 1912 Fred G. Smithers 1913 Charles T. McCowan -�, r s, M 1940 4,488 1914 Thomas Dobson 1915 Edward J. Hughes 1917 William Tonkin 1950 16,039 1921 Thomas Raymond 1925 George Thomas ti, 1.960 18,453 1926 Manchester Walters (never presided) Journal file 1926 Thomas Olsen Jesse Tanner, Renton's current 1970 26 686 1927 George Beanblossom mayor,was first elected in 1996 after , 1933 Ernest P. Wilson serving on the Renton City Council. 1935 "Oats" N. Cochran 1980 30,612 1937 "Oats" N. Cochran 1964 Donald W. Custer '''.. 1939 George Beanblossom 1969 Avery Garrett " 1943 Ed Burrows 1976 Charles J. Delaurenti PM 41,688 1947 Perry Mitchell 1980 Barbara Shinpoch 1948 Perry Mitchell (first woman mayor) Renton Historical Museum/Image tk827 2000 48 270 1949 Joe Baxter 1988 Earl Clymer Renton's first mayor, Dr.Abijah Ives Beach, is shown in a , 1960 Frank Aliment 1996-present Jesse Tanner 1908 Christmas photo. NEED AN EXTRA BEDROOM DURING Congratulations! THE CENTENNIAL YEAR? __ ITY OF ICE NT0 ‘,..._ . , .,.. , HOTELS :,. _ ON YOUR RATE BEST ' C lig ., . ,, ,,,, .4- jentenni' Whenever your guests arrive, k ", ' a let us worry about the extra • bedroom.With 10 great z hotels, Renton is the perfect choice when your guests want to play more and pay '` less. Now is a great time to . " gil) discover Renton's value, i ! selection and convenience. , . . ' E And well make the beds! iii � - ' • � A Renton Hotels. Be Our Guest. - y, T UKWI LA Value. Selection. Service. `' Convenience. . 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Greater Renton Chamber of Commerce. .,Moo curve 572514 8 29 PAGE 22 • Wednesday,August 29,2001 RENTON CENTENNIAL King County Journal Newspapers F "; — ' '' : •,f,--: •,,:.,, 4,,,,,-,,,gr,',,,z,.., i W74..., . . ,,.,„,.,,,, , - - was' :. trox2-.:-.__in it.3 , ' —'''' i,,,,,,,p:14:1,pc,.',,,i-f-o.'1-7,..'",,,,,,,,,,,,2 ,..„14,4,,r.:.,,.:1.,''',,:i:::,'s..::::;,,,,.2.:4:,.;2,1t.1.!,ii,, '-'4 j '" ' 04 1,,,:",:.7::,,,,?1,,,itkr:;;;:il I 1.0,,,,,,,,,,,,7,,:ti r . , , t £tlg is L �.' - - 4 50,20r rillaa"..: iil I,1101, 1 jA', ,1.;:t.:, , t . �., David Nelson/Renton Reporter fi • This overview of the 1940s in Renton is part of the'Century to Century' ° M exhibit on display at the Renton Historical Museum through 2002. 1 The Renton Historical Museum, a renovated fire station, is on the Renton Historical Museum Washington State Register of Historic Buildings. School librarians organized Renton Historical Societyg By Wendy Giroux CENTURY AT A GLANCE ety asked the City Council to for the downtown core. Journal Reporter allow the society to use the The historical The historical society foots The Renton Historical Museum's downtown fire station as a the bill for most of the museum Inspired by a display of his- "Century to Century" museum, "when the facilitysociety'soperations, such as planning toricalphotos theycreated for centennial exhibit,offering image P P g becomes available." and creating exhibits, videos the dedication of the Renton highlights from each decade of When it did become avail- collection and other projects. The city Library in 1966, a group of the city's history,will be on able,the city donated it to the pays for some staffing and util- Renton School District librari- display through 2002. society.Using a grant from the contains about ities, such as heating and ans founded the Renton The museum at 235 Mill Ave.S. King County Office of Historic lights. Historical Society. Preservation,the buildingwas 5 500 photos and The museum's collections is open from noon to 4 p.m. 1� They said, 'Hey, isn't this Tuesdays through Fridays and renovated and the museum are owned by the historical wonderful stuff? We don'tgrows daily from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. opened the doors of its new y society—although technically think this should stop here,'" Saturdays. home in 1980. they're being held in trust for said Steve Anderson, Renton In 1989,the city spent about the citizens of Renton and Historical Museum supervisor. For more information,call 425- daily,Anderson said. Washington state. P $250,000 to renovate the inte- "That collection as a set is By May of that year, the 255 2330. rior of the 1942 art deco build- Besides planning exhibits group had formed"and itjust one of the gems — one of the g P ing, which now is on the most widel used aspects of and teaching museum visitors took off,"Ethel Telban,one of In 1972, they moved into two Washington State Register of y P about Renton's past,workers the founders,told the Journal small rooms in the Highlands the museum, he said. g Historic Buildings. and volunteers spend a lot of in 1991. Library. Other prized items are an Today, the historical soci- time sorting through donated The society asked the city In 1975, after hearing the ety's image collection contains antique fire truck and an orig materials and cataloging new for a place to show the photo city might be building a new about 5,500 photos and grows final 1875 plat map of Renton items. collection and other exhibits. fire station,the historical soci- that laid out the road system .FE ARE FAMILY �W " � �,-� � a , ��� r 4 HUNTINGTON ' xaPP • ��`�R THE LAST 39 YEARS, �`� h �F TRAVEL 4 PERTISE HEI > ' H TOOTH � � � ' `�a If ,,,,,,:::::i:2:::: RENTON 425.228.3250 UNCOVER THE PAST! www.huntingtontravel.com , ,. ',''..,6;.:,,;1-4''',‘-',17'41441',,, SERVING RENTON'S � ' 1 TRAVELERS FOR 90 Till Renton Coin 33 YEARS! III -# 2002 ' WHITES METAL DETECTORS 801 S 3rd STREET 425 � 2i�389Q :$ ' Wells 573928 8/29 ells Ave S. Renton August 29,2001 • PAGE 21 C 1 0 0 YEARS OF HISTORY _ i _ IS1 19605 I 197051 1980S 1 1990S 2000S '.� -�,. w :,- Assembler Chad ....... W , ,. :... ;,: _ Dreisbach makes a pre °.•.' --. _ -- "2. ----, :.-,. : , = a hood adjustment on a �` _ �° W900 AreoCab in this � ig - ., �— .r�_— -! if'*"'; had 1999 photo. Paccar ' � � l rt builds trucks at its : . Kenworth Truck Co �. I. .: .:3 raw, l _�. „� °" ` plant in Renton. .4. t 1, -- '' R.. ,,_________..„1— a " �Y < Gary Kissel/Journal file `,fi ' _ e �' 1R pg 1990 Boeing buys 2000 The Piazza, the ; ", k Longacres Race Track to city's newest park,opens build a corporate campus. t jet 1 F =. ., rPdowntown. 1991 R e n t o n 2000Construction Boeing this 1944 Boeing photo.Work proceeded around the clock to build six of the bombers a day at the peak of production. Vocational-Technical begins on Southport, a Institute becomes Renton mixed use development Technical College and is at the old Shuffleton st Bowling 1961 The air traffic 1980 Barbara Shinpoch recognized as one of 14 Plant site. ortheast control tower is built at c becomes the city's first exemplary vocational institutions in the nation. 2000 Skate Park opens ard. Renton Airport. woman mayor. in Liberty Park the 1994 I K E A a n d site of the formeron Henry [all moves 1961 Renton Shopping x 1981 Fire nearly Wizards of the Coast Moses pool. •Park. Center is developed by .€ destroys McLendon open. Robert Edwards on 25 4„,` ''... ,. '" Hardware at Second and 2000 R e n t o n High acres purchased in 1952. Patrick Hagerty/journal file Burnett. 1995 Cedar River over- School, includ r e m o g d e l i o n g This 1999 photo shows rock star flows the Renton Airport. begins 1962 Pacific Car and Jimmi Hendrix's grave. 19 8 5 Renton munity performininag c arts Foundry produces the Community Band is orga 1998 Boeing opens center. steel girders for the 1970 Jimmi Hendrix is n i z e d b y H a r 1 e y Commercial Airplanes Seattle World's Fair buried at Greenwood Brumbaugh, Randall F//VG Space Needle. Cemetery. Rockhill James Youn division headquarters at 2000 Cirque du Soleil and Steve Rabon. g Longacres Park. pitches its big top near g rolls out 1962 The Boeing Co. • the Boeing plant. precursor buys the Renton plant 1986 Renton River 1999 The community Zenton. from the U.S. govern 1971 Carco Theater Days debuts. launches its new slogan: Sept. 6, 2001 The city ment. opens at Cedar River Park. Renton, Ahead of the turns 100. Curve. 1966 The new city 1971 Ted Rodrigues library is built on a foun- opens Torreros Mexican dation spanning the Restaurant on Third Cedar River. between Wells and 4 . }-� ,,,� k-V tii 1 i, ' Williams. `{- -�'g''?` '�.y7 `"*"� .cr,-. + �r s•'' .yx �''e. ik s^.`, "s'S.w4-9-g .,?tgn a } 2'r.�st r "'x P ..r & "9� ir.�''fh--'Nip '-S'*" .s ' .,,,i' 1 k i ,-40 ,� ' :". »F Northern 1968 Oliver W. Hazen "_ g .b �` 4 � `"* ' , s collide at High School opens. 1973 Lindbergh High ,� , O s -ZIP- c�; '' . } urnett. School opens. a. '..? z 1968 Renton Village land opens Cinemas open on South 1978 Renton Senior 163). Grady Way. Center opens at 211 Burnett Ave. N. "•• e Mill i s 1969 Lake Washington s ' ' { y fire; it Beach Park opens; it is 197.9 A new fire station ,- , -. • , bA '', ,9. renamed Gene Coulon is built at Second and Mill Memorial Park in 1978. streets;the former station at Third and Mill is donat- ed Marcus R.Donner/Journal file to the Renton Historical A truck tows a small plane through Cedar River floodwaters at Renton Municipal Airport in this 1996 photo. Society for a museum. PAGE 20 ' King County Journal Newspapers r These are just a few of the -..... j -.....A1 -.... l -.... I ....... I highlights in Renton's 100-year c �_ i/° history since it incorporated as a fourth-class city on Sept.6,1901. The entries are selected from a timeline prepared by the city. 1900S 1 1910S 1920S ) 1930S i 1940S 1 I 19 • 1922 Henry Ford Grade 1930 Triple XXX Barrel A � •: ,�� School opens. opens; it's the first drive- , in restaurant on the West a """"" • ' ;i ::r 4; 0 : 1923 Ku Klux Klan Coast. -- la, $' holds its first state con w« -- ,.-.- '1 vention in Peoples Park 1932 The new Renton „ -- gym,- • d° � � � . at Renton Junction. High School opens. Arlo.� ""� � fir= . C ! mue1925 Lande Feed Co. 1933 Longacres Race „milW ' _.fi0r- iii•;•,.. ''..:::'••,::••:::::'...,4'''',-, :,'''','t''::Ng'•,, •' :•': ---t:::;47.1 i� opens on South Burnett. Track opens. �} x : k :4 ! • x*.^s'�. '._. r' :: SY s'.ar .: a x. _a�"�-w¢N ai► Y 'i` •,YF.. Renton Historical Museum , The Denny-Renton Clay and Coal Co.turned clay mined from Renton , Hill into paving bricks. 1927 M .J. "Pop " 1935 Will Rogers and `_ =i ,,. McLendon opens U.S. Wiley Post take off from 1901 Renton Clay Junk on Wells Avenue. the Renton Airport for ,� ' their ill-fated flight to begins operations on the Alaska :1,,.,:,...,,.....:,,,:,,,,,,,, ..,..::..:,,,,,,,,,v7.,„.....,,,,:,,.,,,,,,,,north side of Renton Hill. 1910 M a r y Acres of B 29s cover the floor of the Renton plans (It later was sold to the Wilson is the first 4;4 Denny-Renton Clay and woman to cast a - ;`� r 'rf: :•.s -,, . Coal Co.) ballot in Renton - s i. ''. 1940 The Navy con- 1953 Hill 0�1.- ,. "" " : 14" • tracts with Boeing to build opens on 1905 Melrose Tavern 1911 Renton's x •`: ' sea planes. Sunset Bou opens at Wells and Walla first hospital l Walla(It closes in 2000.) opens. Y x ' ' 1942 Pacific Car and 1954 Cit . ," _ Foundry turns to wartime to Cedar Ri 1907 Pacific Car andRenton Historical Museum . 1911 Renton ; products, building 900 Foundry opens a new High School opens, a U.S. Junk is known today as , � .'' O -,= Sherman tanks; Boeing plant in north Renton and three-story brick structure McLendon Hardware, a fixture builds its first B-29s at the begins making railroad with a clock tower. in downtown Renton. Renton Historical Museum Renton plant. cars. In this 1935 photo, Will Rogers 1912 The Cedar River is steps from the pontoon while 1945 The new Renton channeled directly into 1927 Maplewood Golf Wiley Post looks inside the Hospital opens on Rainier 1 e)i.._B< Lake Washington. Course opens (the city plane before their takeoff. Avenue. 1914 Carnegie Library buys it in 1985). 1945 Pacific Car and 1954 Bo, is built with a $10,000 1928 C h a r l e s Foundry acquires the "Dash 1 j grant from the Andrew Lindbergh flies over 1936 R o x y Movie Kenworth Motor Truck of the 707, .. a Carnegie Foundation, on Renton High School. Theater opens on Third Co. land donated by R. Satori. Street South. W.� 1929 John and Al Blum 1946 The city buys the 1916 Lake Washington expand Renton Airport to 1938 Toshio M a n o Renton Airport from the sy x �� is lowered 16 feet when serve float planes from opens E a r l i n g t o n Federal Government War t h e C h i t t e n d e n Alaska. Greenhouse. Assets Administration for Renton Historical Museum This view of Renton's skyline Government Locks open. $1• was taken about 1908. • �;a , . 1955 Tv 1919 City Park (later . 1946 The Boeing plant Pacific eng 1908 Renton becomes renamed Liberty Park) is £ closes(it partially reopens Seventh an created on land donated � i z 't in 1949 . a third-class city. �, ) by I. Satori. .. , 1956 Rol ,,gl n ' 1948 Renton Stadium (it closes it 1919 Hattie Butler is • $ 4 opens on the site of the the first woman to serve ' , rrn q 4 �• € 1 a , former D.F.Tanelli family 1957 B a „_. ! 1 t p` ' i= �3 dairyfarm. destroyed on the Renton Cit gir I � � ,� It , 1909 Renton High Y i € y � �'� ' ag Y g Council. 1 .4 g School opens at Third � '. t gig.' „.,. z. ' reopens in and Wells. Renton Historical Museum The Renton Laundry was located next to a coal mine on Main Street,between South Fourth Street and Grady Way. King County Journal Newspapers RENTON CENTENNIAL Wednesday,August 29,2001 • PAGE 19 Schoolsa r..""M"._ ..ex. g in ' 'P•. • CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 s '' • With the exception of minor adjust- r- 1g + + • '' • 1 ,A. ments throughout the years, the pre- 4 4 i .., : " „_ 1 ' � ' + € sent-day boundaries of the Renton .l. ® � 4 1 i_ School District were established in •f • t k.^ £ In that time, school buildings .772.1. _:. �- ,� phased out as enrollment changed. R � Ri . '- Some closed while others were razed R 1 r and rebuilt. P } "Writing the history of the Renton ) School District was much the same as 1 writing the history of the Renton corn- ., a, If munity: families such as the Tobins, s Smithers and Clymers, Forniers and Conklins are literally the ones who made up the first school district and in �. turn were the leaders in the commu- , , •:"'!::.-", x 711711r nity,"said Jackie Smith,former school f community relations executive direc- ', • tor who authored the district's histo- : _ „ , ; ry for the years 1986-1997. "One of the i -,,r 1'" best parts of Renton is the realization d • . s. ' �, that many of these families are still • °Tm • ,,,, ��• • g .. part of, and are active in, both the ,, , , �` r g vp community and the school district." . .' . .,,0.;,,. 1$ .. x A ;-.!..�, s = . k=.�s _ :. Student population peaked at 16,322 Renton Historical Museum/Image*4162 in 1969; enrollment has hovered The Renton High School girls track team holds a trophy,ribbons and banner from the 1926 meet.Pictured left to right are Margaret McKnight, around 12,500 in recent years. Ethel McDonald,Sybil Tonkin,Annie Agnesani,Martha Walenta,coach Juanita Showalter,Mabel Holmes,Flossie Sessler,Vera Lewis,Lona Reid Technology in the schools and Eva Rowe. Gary F. Kohlwes was appointed _ Dim. mitt Middle School reopened, superintendent on March 1, 1974; he � ;; switching the districts junior high stayed at the helm for 23 years.During . 4x �� �M - r school format to a middle school his tenure, nearly 75 percent of the ,-` -- .. model. district's voters approved an $89.6 �` ,. °� • �. . million bond measure to upgrade New administrative building school buildings, put computer labs .,; e „. In 1997, the Renton School Board in schools and buy automated tele :; gl, -= ;s=+,,, l: { , .+t,. approved the purchase of a 50,000 '�� _ square-foot building at 300 S.W. phone and library systems. ka i1 _ > '4"` Seventh St. for a new district admin- In 1980, Earlington Elementary i ,. A' School was converted to an alternative a - : �� , istrative center.The Board named the high school,which was later renamed :,. "' 1. ` k; �.;a ..i •_,.;,,.. �„�a;: 29-year-old building the Kohlwes Black River High School. Since then Renton Historical Museum Education Center in honor of its retir- Hillcrest Elementary School became Left:This grade school,the first in downtown Renton,was built in 1871 at at Fourth and Main. ing superintendent. the new special education services Right:This 1932 aerial view shows the new Renton High School in the foreground;the original Today, the Renton School District center, and Honey Dew Elementary school,which became the junior high school;and the athletic field. consists of 21 schools and other spe- School became home to Renton cial program sites. Renton High is Vocational Technical Institute stu- well as to programs for the home- opened and more than half a dozen of undergoing a$40 million renovation, dents. The building later housed stu- schooling community. the district's elementary schools and including a performing arts center and dents from schools being renovated,as The new McKnight Middle School two middle schools were remodeled. a seismic upgrade. 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I Worship: 8:30 & 10:30 AM(Sep:May) 9:30 AM(Jun-Aug) I SLING SHOT In the Highlands * �c Up hill from Sunday School 9:30 AM (2nd S.in Sept.2nd S.in June) * OPERATING HOURS I ` Group health Nursery Care provided for all services 425-225-7300 SUN-THURS; 9AM-11PM Pastors: Bonnie Chandler-Warren & Larry M.Warren I 7300 Fun Center Way,Tukwila FRI-SAT: 9AM-12AM Web Site: http://www.gbgm-umc.org/rentonlstumc/ www.fun-center.com I 5T2174 B/A - 15]2528 8 29 NOT REOFEAIARIE FOR CASH EAPIREO IO/31e1 NOT VALID FOR MOO PIAIOLlAO King County Journal Newspapers PAGE 18 • Wednesday,August 29,2001 RENTON CENTENNIAL Schools CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 ? By 1871,there were about a dozen <. children attending school. Five years later, enrollment jumped to 82 stu- -Z ‘,4 -t':::: ',,,,., ,, , v 1,',:; , ' ' 'S dents between the ages of 4 and 21.A larger building was built on Renton ''` z Hill and Ada Smithers, who had been one of the pupils in the first school,was the teacher. In 1892, Central School was built ' on the site later occupied by the Renton �� ., W y �r r a+a School District Administrative Center , :, 73 � � y at 435 Main Ave. S. The school was ':? $,° '' considered too large when built, but ` fi- 110 students attended the first year. q The school was used for 30 years .x before it was razed in 1922, after they opening of Henry Ford School. w .. . � ' S George H. Conklin was hired to teach seventh and eighth grades fora monthly salary of$80.He became prin- �. cipal in 1899 and is credited for start- ing high school in Renton. -,: t -I , � „�, When high school classes were first ' k -* offered,desks for those attending then � $ higher grades were elevated on one E `° side of the room.The first high school graduating class received its certifi ••• -. cates for finishing a two-year high �. 4 `4. •< school course in 1904. 4~ --, Steady growth of the little city = w brought more families with children Renton Historical Museum/Image#ttt8 and the need for more schools. Students pose in their'manual training'class at a Renton public school in 1916. Students wanted to continue in school . rather than go work in the mines at 10 Oliver M. Hazen was appointed as or 12 years old. In 1911 , Renton High School, superintendent in 1936.He retired in In 1911,Renton High School,locat- 1966,the longest tenure of any Renton ed downtown,opened to 43 students located downtown, opened superintendent toe date. in grades 9-12.The three-story build- He is remembered for guiding the ing,built on wooden pilings,included to 43 students in grades 9- 12. district through 30 years of rapid a large,four-sided clock tower whose growth and change. Hazen High clock chimed every half hour and School, located in the Highlands, is could be heard across town. move to the Henry Ford gymnasium. inal high school, which was razed in named for him. When Lake Washington was low- During the early 1930s,concrete foun- 1941. The cornerstone of the original Consolidation of the district began ered, the water level in the ground dations were installed under the building was saved and installed on in 1941. Neighboring schools of, also lowered, exposing the school's building as a result of the Works the north side of the new structure. Kennydale, Hazelwood, Honeydew, pilings to air. Seven years later, the Progress Administration. This addition became the"junior high Orillia, Elliott, Bryn Mawr and pilings rotted and caused part of the In 1932,high school students moved school wing" until 1959, when stu- Campbell Hill joined to form Renton school to sink during graduation cer- into the "new" Renton High School dents moved to the newly opened School District No. 403. emonies, forcing the festivities to building,located just west of the orig- Dimmitt Junior High School. See SCHOOLS,page 19 AlTalleySr. THE SUBTLE President/Owner DIFFERENCE BETWEEN There's nothing fine about the AL CAN BUILDING MAINTENANCE,; INC...:. 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" _'' i, The first public school, a 14 foot by 16- 4. ,. �.;. ,a:, :x_ � I f foot building constructed of rough lumber g '°.' t, ',,.. • ' a, ':C '' �?`" '�`' " " ., .y+e • a °i�;"4 and cedar shakes on Christian Clymer's ,, „, ., •k homestead near the former Longacres ` �� ° 9,, . Racetrack, opened in 1860, according to ::; `.< StanleyGreene, archivist at the Renton <��: •-' � ' �` �::•. � < `� ��• '0.� < �'� Historical Society. (Some histories saytherek <:#..; school opened in 1853,but Greene said that :< �' } W ; :. a:::; date doesn't make sense because the first ,. '; :�-w.. �, , y'`��'"`°�'; i .. : white settler, Henry Tobin, didn't arrive 'w,�,.: ; ;;�5.� �-�,:�a;. until that year.Tobin s wife and infant son :;;,. ,v»4�, :x.. �<...:. ,g <.. �. u. .", .:,3 .,,,..�. x: e arrived in 1855. "mot �,. I. J v°" , b That first school was built near the Black <a: .'4 _€>. ,.; • #.. , J p' , < .,.. River,off DunlopCanyon,just west of Third 1.`° i " ` ... # 7 and the corner ofRainier Avenue.It is list '"'` ed as the first school in KingCounty, ` '< gg �. ,. -' 1.- _ ti== " i .xiF`°.'�T:::.. fi� :` 3 'ai6x mow... Washington „ � r. <h:...m Territory. A mud andstone ����`�:".�. 2.„46,�<�; l;A< ate.. .�`.: � ;,�` per.... ,z fireplaceprovided heat in the building and ,_. : ° a P g x;�:;�,�4:. , .� 1. � -,,,a„` `�fi;;•..x..;_, mats of 1 lined m._ ,a.:.',. . . Y. ;, cattails ed the walls to help keep �� �'°° �` .�y� > .�X �x� "~ �� out wind. x ::�'.: . �. .:• •m:3aa. ( .... i o; i � o °.d:.:. �'%',,�::J. :.^ems: In The Earl Schools of Washington ,`x �.: _�. . 'x .� '".< .<. �.. ax-' ,.•:•� <�<�' Territo C thia Nina Brown S enter ...<':€;.a•'' ' rY, Yn P �,:.. told of her earl school da s when she had a-:�:" = � � - ' ' -� � `' tocross the Cedar River twice a day. She .:c`•;;«:.x_.xx_ « , U;:,,.,.a :.-. ",. ,� �'�«�.'� °�.- a �•, and her siblings crossed via fish traps set b _.� +...:� . ,. � ..:........... ::: , ,�.�..�•,:,- .s r r;= `x„�.> a,..�.'. d `�� r the Indians and sometimes b a footlo ,:<:;'._ _ . '��-<;x..;��.� x>.•,...: ,,. <;�.:� /17: �..: ..:�:-,:;,... ' :a ;,...5,..„. ..:3� ;� >, � . ..-� :< .�"v' ,. a: x.�vM [B:Y`i,x,f.,. aii;�_ '.�>;r.;;.a.�.i. felled b their father for that purpose.Other � Fa... m..1x-.� .... .'q • _ < :..�-...< `.�,; :..,�;.;' .<. a�,.,•. ':,... :, r. ..,.;,:::. < .. X .�`�'.:. y... 3. .:... .. ,'< .s ,ma .... ,., ::..... ,(s.�' tunechildren .. _�:. . ; u. �.s �....... .,. .. ,,...' � �; s, the used a small rowboat <r' a , :.:, , , ,, ;. ,,. .` q v,: :;; : . pulled back and forth on a cable to cross the <__. �. �,`�_.,'> :'=:,i.. . .�<"..w ,.,,......<. �a' °" y:a .<.,�i�,3�'x�aa�, ",�9 r��s., •.: n,.. :..`. a... .:�°� , � ,��'. ......�sz ".` river,until a new county bridge was built. Renton Historical Museum/Image#2668B See SCHOOLS,page 18. 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PAGE 16 • Wednesday,August 29,2001 RENTON CENTENNIAL King County Journal Newspapers .. AO. :.;r'sThrough honesty .,.. - . , °N .; ,., and integrity Beverly Barfield- t 0';_ . k Lucas organized ;., the last Renton m. i r4 we have built Hilltop Picnic held ��= �-, ,, �. in August 1999 at ,, ,. ),a{ Gene Coulon .. n,:r Memorial Beach ..-- , �� Park. Her mother 5 ._ �'� meaningful started the annual picnic in 1974. it Matt Hagen/Journal file and lasting Hilltop celebrated �. : .relationships. tightlyknit commune Au. - 0, Renton's black families verance of Renton's black pioneers. Grayson spoke of moving to Renton ;r: i all knew each other during the Great Depression so "she could raise me something to eat. in the 1940s and '50s "I ain't use to no handouts," she , told a Journal reporter back in 1990. IN III By Jamie Swift The oldest Journal Reporter remaining black . - ri : , as pioneer from the Of the 75 or so original black fami- Highlands is lies that called a housing project in the " ` ' Barfield-Lucas' _ Highlands home after World War II, y Na father, Clyde „ just over a dozen members of those t Coleman Barfield. families are still around. He's 100 and still "The older people are all dying going strong — out," said Renton resident Beverly t "God's been really ' onesty., Barfield-Lucas Clyde Barfield good to him," Her mother, the late Bernice Barfield-Lucas said. _ ' Barfield, initiated the Renton Hilltop Clyde moved his family to Renton — Shakespeare Picnic in 1974 to reunite Renton's in 1943, Barfield-Lucas said, "to get original black families. away from the Jim Crow in the South." The picnics, held the second "But I remember being segregated Saturday every August up until 1999, in a project called the Highlands here Greenwood weren't as well attended over the past in Renton," Barfield-Lucas recalled. several years, Barfield-Lucas said. "We couldn't cross certain streets. "There's only 15 or so left of "We could never cross what is now Memorial Park what's considered pioneers i Sunset.n We didn't have a play area Renton,"Barfield-Lucas said. "And it on our side. I didn't have any white We understand people just got too expensive." friends." & FUNERAL HOME Barfield-Lucas recalls those pic- "There was a time blacks couldn't nics at Gene Coulon Park with fond- buy(homes)here in Renton.We lived 350 Monroe Ave. Northeast in their moments ness, but said, "We were just enough in the project for nine years before we Renton WA 98056 to give Renton police a nightmare. could find white people that would f Let's just say they kept a close watch. sell to us." 425.255-1511 Profiling they call it." Whites and blacks have come a long of greatest need in this res ect, Barfield-Lucas way p in the early 1900s tot work in coal said. " Faull Stokes yourg mines. In the 1940s the came from "I love to see so many blacks buy- � We are neighbors. the South to work at Boeing. ing all these new homes around here, According to the last census, 8.5 per- she said. cent of Renton residents,or 4,238 peo- But the sense of community among Mortuary We are your friends. pee, are black. Renton's black population is nearly Barfield-Lucas remembers the days nonexistent, she said. That's oiTe of 300 South 3rd St. when all the black people in town the reasons she doesn't expect the knew each other. Today, she said, annual picnic to be rekindled. Renton, WA 98055 And,we will always "there's a lot of blacks in Renton,but "I've had many, many requests to 425.255.8281 they don't seem to know each other." do the picnic again," she said. "But Until her death, Irene Grayson, I've turned a deaf"ear. I got other « ff be here for you. among others,represented the perse things I want to do. Serving the community since 1910 King County Journal Newspapers RENTON CENTENNIAL Wednesday,August 29,2001 • PAGE 15 Housingauthority oversaw building boom By Jeffrey M.Barker care about them, too — many Journal Reporter seniors decorate their homes The Renton Housing and porches, according to ;, ? _;; Tasa. Authority celebrates its 60th ;A,,, � "f ;,� ` `' y e „ -- ,; . ..' Seniors make up the largest birthdaythis year. *' �— y = - s� n �'. � . --� � Q,� a portion of those served by the Although it is 40 years ;�., " ,,,,,,�„r .,"' ' .= housingauthority, mostlydue younger than the city it serves, *'°ashJ3*"°°s'"a " to a bond issue passed several the housing authority played a ter' �' _ _ ,w years ago,he said. huge part in the community's Renton Historical Museum/Image No.3504 "The voters have told us: formation. Two photos were combined to provide this panoramic view of the Renton Housing Authority's Highlands Housing `We •care about our seniors,'" In 1941, when Boeing and Development under construction in June 1942 near Northeast 12th Street. Tasa said. other local companies were Tasa,who took the housing supplying planes for the war and, by 1950, the city's popu- Authority owns several build- Tasa grew up in one of the authority's helm from Tony effort,the federal government lation had grown to more than i n g s — m o s t 1 y i n t h e agency's wartime homes. His "A.J." Ladner last year, said allotted a chunk of money to 16,000,according to census fig- Highlands area—where fam- mother now lives in Houser the agency always is looking build housing for workers ures. ilies and seniors pay 30 per- Terrace, a subsidized retire- for ways to provide more migrating here from the Of the 1,500 original cent of their income toward mentcommunityownedbythe homes. Midwest. dwellings built during the war, rent. housing authority. "Neither the county,nor the George B e a n b 1 o s s o m, about 1,200 are still standing. Although the housing "There isn't a big stigma to city of Renton, nor the city of Renton's mayor back then, Most of those wartime homes agency was created by the city living in, public housing in Seattle really meet all of the formed the Renton Housing were sold years ago,said Tom and its board members are cho- Renton,"Tasa said. need," Tasa said. "There's Authority to administer that Tasa, the housing authority's sen by the mayor, it operates That's because the housing always more need for afford- money and guide the building executive director. independently of the city.Much authority strives to make the able housing." process. But the agency still makes it of the housing authority's bud- complexes as nice or nicer than Only about 4,500 people possible for about 1,100 Renton get comes from federal money, those in the surrounding com- Jeffrey Barker can be lived in the city in 1940. The families to live in decent, but more than half of its$6 mil- munity,he said. reached at jeffrey.barker@ federal-built housing tripled the affordable homes. lion in operating revenue The people who live in southcountyjournal.com or number of homes in Renton The Rent o n Housing comes from rents. Renton's subsidized homes 253-872-6627. A Cruise Back in Time. . . . V Ovalle y Medical April 15, 1945 t',so: , - .:4;00 Center World War II was coming to a close and here in the small town of Renton,a ;x a ..:,, ,,,!:„... . brand new Renton Hospital, located on Rainier Avenue, was dedicated to the :,, ,€. , community. The idea of the 100-bed facility was spurred in 1942 by the t growing number of residents and the inability of Bronson Memorial Hospital w' 'z e ., , ' �,, Fh`" to care for their needs. ; Lei �� d�4 , ,--: i,>" p, ". SL ° .-'sJ . May 1984 To more accurately reflect its changing - a.� > g . role in the community,Valley General Hospital was changed to Valley t -, �-- ' October 4, 1989 Medical Center.Today,Valley is one of ` Renton Hospital was originallyintended to be a the most comprehensive healthcare �' ,k temporary war facility.By 1965,the 20-year-old systems in the south end,comprising F structure was failing. Consultant William E. Murray the medical center,seven primary care '" - was hired to plan a new, modern hospital. He later clinics,two occupational health clinics became the hospital's first administrator.A new and a behavioral health clinic—all M -yx< name was needed to reflect the new location of providing care far beyond the original the hospital.Valley General Hospital was dedi hospital district boundaries. cated on October 4, 1969 at its current site. For information about Valley's services and many centers of excellence, visit us at www.valleymed.org. PAGE 14 • Wednesday,August 29,2001 RENTON CENTENNIAL King County Journal Newspapers a a3a . ?s {{ u ismtr. .may.' ,. , >,... ,. .<? :. ..„..': >,sa.., m F": �E;1 h c.e • '?'' ,1. . d ad{ '§`";'. . � % •d ." cis, .: ,:n, vim.< ¢ „ y..,y.. a a ¢ , i< .: °.°; ...`�.. '. a�.rk&;..:. ' aS;".. �..�.��°,: s.,fn, .,, : .sn'i. 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Early r tr. z,g,- It t_ industry # : :. r CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 >L =ram... if: ' The only reminders of the factory � F. d i a ^* .IN' .7".; w are wooden beams used to build a .musiv °-.': ,> "'ill > rr ,' home on the shores of Lake Chelan in .,�,�.<>. a `� Eastern Washington, according to • �: � • x - museum chives. x s .a... lk � • tea Pacific Car and Foundry , 4'§.->:.::,,.> ,� ..a,<<, � , William Pigott Sr. founded the -^.".' <;,'..Fa':�`.�,.., , :�� .>._: ,0 ... Seattle Car Manufacturing Co. in 1905 t )17_ Renton Historical Museum to produce railway and logging equip- ."�. ,,,; '•: ';., r, ., Seattle Car Manufacturing Co.,which eventu ment in a West Seattle factory. Three r. „, b '' ally became Paccar, began producing its first years later, the company began pro- ,7. *'� -„ `;^ ''•' railroad flat cars in Renton in 1908.The ducing its first railroad flat cars in }„ " . <- "connected truck" was introduced for trans Renton,according to museum archives. ..., = '.::... "_- 'r • z : yea::.,7 ,:.:..„ duig .:.. porting •logs in 1909, In 1911,the company was renamed " :..`,.'....:.:. Seattle Car and Foundry. It merged `�`� shores of Lake Washington. In 1943, with the Twohy Brothers Co. in 1917, Renton Historical Museum/Image#3636 the Kenn dale mill was bou ht b beco • Pacific Car and Foundry.The Paccar produced 900 Sherman tanks at its Renton plant during World War II. In this assembly y g y mmg �' line photo from 1944, notice the woman driving the folklift at right. Barbee Marine Yards Co.,a small-ship company manufactured 2,000 steel box and barge builder in Ballard. cars for the country during World War The Cugini family bought the busi- I company acquired the Kenworth Motor Today, the company is headquar- ness in 1945 and has continued operat- Truck Co., then acquired Peterbuilt "tered in Kirkland and builds Kenworth Controlling interest in the company ing the lumber mill through the many was sold in 1924, but the founder's Motors in 1958. trucks at its plant in Renton. It is an changes in Renton's economic land- son,Paul Pigott,repurchased it in 1934. A few years later, the company's international truck manufacturer,a dis- scape.Now the mill property is likely to He expanded the company's products structural-steel division manufactured tribiitor of truck parts,and afinancial- become part of a retail,office and rec- to include the Carco line of power the parts for Seattle's Space Needle services provider to clients inthetruck- idential project proposed by Microsoft winches for use in the logging industry. and New York Citys World Trade ing business. co-founder Paul Alien's Vulcan With the onset of World War II, Center. Sawmill on the lake Northwest. Pacific Car and Foundry shifted gears, 1972, the company changed its ultimately building 900 Sherman tanks name to Paccar,saying the old name no Barbee Mill Co.got its start in 1929 Russ Zabel can be reached at 253- at its Renton plant, as well as wing longer reflected its products and activ- as the Seattle-Renton Lumber Co.At the 872-6717 or russ.zabel@southcoun spars for bombers. After the war, the ities. time, it was one of 13 sawmills on the tw'ourrw,l coin King County Journal Newspapers RENTON CENTENNIAL Wednesday,August 29,2001•• PAGE 13 � Y'Early industry "' CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 r s 58 million bricks a year g ��. i The Denny-Renton Clay&Coal Co.was i t, formed by a 1905 merger of Renton Clay f ' a F fl Works and Seattle-based Denny Clay Co. '' ► ' �� ., 4 s Using clay mined from Renton Hill, the `, a, company eventually produced a staggering :. . ' 58 million paving bricks a year,fired by its '~ vt` ,. P' ' own coal. i �� It once was one of the largest brick l companies in the world, according to 30 1 4 ,, x� ? '`} museum archives. , '' In 1927,the company was taken over by California-based Gladding McBean& Co. :, " But the paving-brick business was dying,as i 8� ' asphalt and concrete became favorites for 1 • -' • ',. :. road construction. " a my a Qs ".: So the company diversified and began ., i " A manufacturing terra cotta,roof tile,deco- - '• , rative tile and building bricks. In 1930s, it 1 � y ' began making refractory bricks which are a> ` °* f used in high-temperature industries such as ' _, - 4 1 steel and aluminum manufacturing. ,.� .., ,/ After a merger in 1962, the company • N t ., "-, was bought in the mid-1980s by North �, •American Refractories. The plant at 1500 : ,,1, - A t 1 f` "" " Houser Way closed in 1992. Renton Historical Museum/Image#619 See EARLY INDUSTRY,page 14 Workers pose with the brick press at the Denny-Renton Clay and Coal Co.The company eventually produced 58 million bricks a year. u ,j,..iiN..K. cn,, - '1410110V-111111PNIIIFI , C.) 11 ) \\ II.� R'a T_"._.' II........,„„„„.„...4.„..,.. , F "tip eopie Plaice the 4 e n * , 2N Celebratingwith Renton for over 75years Your one stop source for all of your hardware needs... 0# lir i . _ since 1926, a Renton original. �`►. 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West, the local economy was pow �, a _ . -- ,t„ ered primarily by a wealth of natural <oy; 4 . resources such as coal, timber and '� .ow clay. l Some ventures failed, but others \A - G - F" prospered,and by 1910 Renton came e f 1 to be known as "The Town of Pay- i *, rj ,s t ', ° Rolls — The City of Great Possibilities,"according to a chamber t ' of commerce publication that year , ' •'x1 listing a dozen local companies. list included two lumber mills, f. The � `�' two shingle mills,an ice plant and the Renton Glass Co., which made beer , bottles. However, that plant closed A k ,` ��s . the following year when a San t ` ; Francisco glass company undercut its prices,according to archives kept ,� by the Renton Historical Museum. - Also on the 1910 chamber list, and r r ' going on to greater success, were i pal. , .�. a the Renton Coal Co., the Denny- '• 1 " , ,' $ Renton Clay& Coal Co., and the t h -r 4:, ' :- - --, Seattle Car Manufacturing Co., which was later to become Paccar. Renton Historical Museum/Image#519 Miners pose in front of the Renton Cooperative Coal Co. mine, which was organized Feb.16,1895. Coal mining days The Renton Coal Co.'s origins had it." The mines weren't without labor But some mining still took place in trace back to 1873, when Capt. Although the Renton Coal Co. was disputes. In 1912, a federal judge the area as late as 1930,when a blurb William Renton and a partner opened the biggest,several other coal-mining ruled that miners striking at the in The Record-Chronicle complained the Renton Coal Mine. . companies operated in and near Puget Sound Traction Co. could not that"more work would be available "The whole town revolved around Renton in its early years, including use unlawful means against scabs to in Renton if people in the city would this mine," longtime local resident Renton Coop-erative Coal Mine, further their cause. only insist on the use of local coal Frank Storey told the Renton Record Earlington Coal Co., Pacific Coast The Renton Coal Mine closed for instead of Texas and Mexican oil. Chronicle newspaper in 1975. Coal Co., and P iget`Sound Traction good in 1924 (its entrance is now "Everybody needed coal and Renton Co. buried under Interstate 405). See EARLY INDUSTRY, page 13 r Full Service Florist De 1 it. 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'Ur �� ell■' J ■M .c �. .',: ,,��,,,� I 11" ■ II .n .Ir y �' .sue �' J■Ill .d„.1111 III �. i 9• I , • i SHOPPINGN E T4 •F "Your Neighborhood Shopping Center" •Renton Historical Museum en ✓ + + + .. " a. ' Henry Moses was a member of Renton High School's 1916 state championship basketball team. :.` AdYance America.,........._.,......_......._..._._...,425 277-0498 j ._ , I The school's athletic teams still bear the name'Indians' in honor of him. •i. A• venue_______ 425-228-7827 , i j U ■ Big League Sportscards 425-277-3717 j s0.1 �.„Last hereditaryDuwamish chief i• , ■ ei left competitive legacy to school Fish Gallery&Pets.__...........,....._...,.^.^,..,...,..._._...,...,....,.,..._....._.__..........................425-226-3215 j ; Foody Goody 425 227 8898 ' By Wendy Giroux High's baseball, track and basket- ..II j j K'Eery --- 425 228 4694 ' , Journal Reporter ball teams.He excelled at basketball ;- " ., • ,,, ,, ,.a J ., -, .n .I. .+ J .. .1 and was a member of the school's ;`' ` - -• -.-_, -• -. �' ' Renton High School's athletic 1916 state championship basketball ;i Major League Rarber&n_ illy 425 277 0104 'i • teams still bear the name"Indians"in ■ team. _ honor of Henry Moses,the last hered- His teammates wanted a distinc- ; MCDOnaIdS 425-271-3031 �>` ' itary chief of the Duwamish Tribe. tive name for their school mascot '■ 425 228 7241 • , Moses grew up on land next to the and decided on the "Indians," in .. Renton Village Cmemd t t present-day site of Renton High. His honor of Moses. ■ " . . . al father, Jimmy Moses, died when After graduating from Renton ✓ Henry was young.His mother,Jennie High, Moses played professional . Renton Village Dry Cleaners 425 226 8830 Moses, took care of the family by baseball with several Northwest ■i doing housework and handweaving teams,then worked as a logger. : . j Rite Aid 425-226-3460 '.-`. ' rugs. In 1936, he married a woman • j Ani Settlers arrived and began claiming named Christina from the Lummi ■ J Starbucks 425-227-9262 N land where the extended Moses fain- Indian Tribe.They worked together at .i j y Thritiway 425-226-2830 . ' ily had been living. Eventually, the Cushman Indian Hospital in Tacoma ■■ ` family was left with a single acre of and lived near the Puyallup River. ■ n j TOQO 425-277-3389 }' property along the Black River. At the dedication of the Renton ' w nsk ` y ; Henry Moses was a great great- Library • in 1966, Moses and his wife . IF j j I nephew of Chief Sealth, or Chief presented two Indian baskets,woven ■ • ✓ Seattle, and became chief of the by women in his family, including {,, • , ., IE• Duwamish Tribe after his father and one that was about 300 years old. L - • two older brothers died. Moses died in 1969. In 1975, his , Frank Conklin,a friend of Henry's, •memory was honored with a totem - told the Journal in 1980 that Moses pole dedicated in his memory at the i was a man with a good sense of old Renton Shopping Center.Today, �� Q e/fs, humor who rarely complained. As the totem pole stands at the northeaste i� youngsters, they would skip after- corner of the Renton Center,built on noon classes to go across the lake to the site of the old center. 9 • ' Mercer Island — Conklin paddling a Renton s Centennial canoe and Moses swimming along- Sources: "Renton: Where the _ , side. Water Took Wing," by David M. ,_- ," ,, He was a standout athlete,Conklin Buerge and "Renton From Coat to 2 blocks east of Rainier Ave. at South Grady Way, Renton said.In fact,Moses played on Renton Jets,"by Morda Slauson. King County Journal Newspapers RENTON CENTENNIAL Wednesday,August 29, 2001 • PAGE 9 Wartime expansion le e to modemhospital First hospital ,, _ even larger, more modern . ..... .. .. ........::'s.z.;::::•...<•:<:'s.Ys:1�;ti:.:•._g .,.......:::<:.su,ti3%=:'::„?`::'?:'iJ•31.,p,.:!i.,_..:<:%:... . ....:.. ....:: .... x�< opened .Qi by . <..w:^;:�:££w.. . . .^ was Valley Medical Center has -:.• <:_:, '::::.:,..>,, ::.•; !:::t::.,.:..�,.. grown with the community. g, n It Y• ...:......... . ..F:...:,,,.Y.:.::: :fr,=:<:,,. :;,::._;.,:.F.�. :,:.,..,:. .:. <.:.... : :... In 1977 voters �..:..::�<.:,. �..._�,:>>;: ,<,: rs;�::3s:<,��`.' Min. �d�- approved a • .. .,:..... .�,...,.. ..a"F:=. .'•o:2,r,..!.,x,;r-Win,=.':....., ::.:':..:....: ".:'.`'.'s";;,..`: ..:. doctor in • ,.,..., _a � ,..... � , :..x,.,.r�:�:::,e�-:�p.,.,z��..h..>=_,>.5.�£�`�..�,..�..,. ��.�< ,- million general obli a $9.8 ;..:'., „�.:....,< :a r,,= ,.; �' :' ', tion bond issue to,:........�_�:.::.:......... �..,: .., further Swift ��: • � :gym°� < :::".: By r�� ,,; '. ";` •�.:�<�<:�� : <�<" ex and it. Journal Reporter .::'<:, :": po ter � ^, :,:.;::.::;r�>_�, ::: ' ,. < ::. ;�.::: '<,.,.<....;:: �.� :,:„ ;:.. F �-,': emergency center, a �, =u,£�,a. surgical center, a childr "Quite �..,, �, ��; en s RENT on ON a build- p , g win <:::c:.::-�- ;�_�; ._.»:..,: ...»,.:'.,< ..:3;�:.;<y<.;_ ,.:�:. g, relocation of the inten in read the headline ,::> "«: ..:, Vic... Y.,.. in the „ '�... ,�'.. .....:. ,�......,.:...... ,.. ;,;,;,. site care unit and and nursery Kent News Journal on .- .;• . Sunda Sept. 2 .•.. . ..... ..„e:. ;_.�:' ,,. . . . .. .:'..,,,...,.;:;:._: .«..:....:.......::. of the obstetrics nurser ,. . .,, ::::�::.,z..5:.:�^.::.::..:........:...�.. :,..:�_:...,..;. :,::..;:. :.:.�..:..'_<.�: :: ::..:.,.,.,..w,....�,. s:.:�.5:��,.. ,:. ,.. � ort servic >,,.�<......:... .........:...'.,,...,.: .<..,:._..:......... ....:..<......w:�::..• , ..., ..���., "3.a.... :.( :<;_::: :'_.' PP es were com All Kent and Renton cite .., .., ,...:.,, <..:. . .... .. -�;, • € psi'',eted over the next set r zens can take a bow t -::. t zA oda to i:.;:r:...:::.:::::::..:.:>:;:: :::.: : '. :...: ` *: `;;<.;.;::`::•�;:::; '::.:�.,:::. ai «:.:. Y rthe dedication of th e new andIn 1 ,..�. 984 the hos i tal w w��. �tiv::: :.-4•••• _,�<� as modern V 5:•:::::.,,<::< . ; -,: : alley General ..q, ->='°• :""'_"'<s:: <. �":.<: �:�< renamed Medical.',.. .:,..:..'.rs..,, Ph;. . ..w..k'^aw.;^.�.. �.. Y.::gam%' „<':<,:....... Y�z3': '�:;:<, s-: _.:::,:::��. '�:,'us�= �..:' , � Valley Hospital..."the editorial r :: ;<s:5<':.. .:..i::.: 3::",r.. : . ..'.. P read. �� The should begiven ,��=x.-:,>.:.;., ,_�..,. Center to more accurately first .:<.,,."..`..,... ,:,�>zM;.::;, '� ;�:.,�. �...::� ,:,�m:':;..<::., % �.;,> .......:...:::....�>.�.,�.�:'_: � ��,:.,�`.,;; ':e;: � ". -:. ' ':� �, reflect its expanded services. doffs::,:_: ;:; r,;.;„=;.;<.<,._.,{k:..,,..:...:=.u?._.. < :......... r. ,. :• e P of the hat." ,s,„_.._.Y"':_5^.::.:M�.,...., ,.,.. ,.<.:^_..<, he hospital,,:.. .,<`.:.....,...�... ..,.9,�x ..... ,..., .. which lost .... .... ........�,v. c:.,"1'.-:,e. < .n .�eo�„...t:"xjrw..•^o.:.::::.'nz� �4.,5 ' The hospital .:<..il....^,,:,...,::• . .,. , .,_ ... r,__ ,..,..,.:.. :: W P cost 9.5 mil- ..... ' ;.: ;:;.:.,._. .;:...;,:.:.::.,':5;::«.:.::....:::..<..„,�� �>r,.:.:_.;<:,::�.c,;-...:,...<..,....., ..s:<: ��:— .;.:.m�.�..�,.,.:.w, , ,,.�;: ,.; mone for the first ' a 1.;i4. '.&Y x�,, ,,: : .,,, ... .. y time in lion to build, most of that ,,,-�g' 0 �"�. -. , ,:�" financed by the sale of bonds. -`5 a ears th community r. Y t give That ._ modern ..,<-'. , ,:.;2,;,i iiolo :.:: k x T, := . g hospital : : c,, „ �.,n;:;.;•,, .s:.::=., s,<. <, .,. a that �,::..,�,,. � � '>::<",';_: - �°'�,:": ` has supported it through the could trace : ...«..<...,, _;�£ ° ace its ^ ..,.,,�...:.".�"�:<:;;� ��^. .. ,,,....,:� ,': ., ��.:��s` ::... roots back to ,,......._.. 1.,,.,.....,,. : .: ,.:-�.,,.„0 .. , .. '. ' : ^.x<, : :`.:Any, ,�d...;.::: , *.i. :x;. =_', k. .: ears. 1911 when D r. ,.� .. '.. .n,>.. .,. :r:. �.rr;,.r:>:z�::,�;,' � °�; Adolph �c � . �..' ,,r: �« :;: �;`�"_.. �. �- �� Renton as we ll as Kent, Bronson opened the ct :: ,� ,. ,. u.,, .,.., 4. �.... 5 ., :' received ies 000 for their ; - me:..:.µ<'�e first hospital, Renton :,:•,:,. .....:..:::... ..: `_�.. . , :: :: ,. � .,£, :; _ Communities m drools pro- f After Bronson died, Renton Historical Museum grams last year, said Terry Dr. Hugh Adams took over This photo shows the original Renton Hospital before the 'Renton' was added to the sign out front. Dr. Adolph Pile, Valley's director of pub the hospital's operation, Bronson built the hospital across from his home in 1911.He died in 1938,after practicing for 30 years in Renton. lie relations and marketing. renaming i t Bronson The hospital later was renamed Bronson Memorial. The hospital also offers free Memorial Hospital in 1938. immunizations for children But Renton was growing and low cost immunizations and Bronson Memorial could rent site of Km art. (Many baby, a boy, was born to Mr. passed a law allowing the for seniors. no longer serve the commu- grown South County and Mrs. Edward Dixon public to own and operate a Valley Medical continues nity's needs. In 1942,the city residents were born in Sewell. For being first, they hospital through a taxing dis- expanding its services, of Renton received a federal what's now the sporting received a case of Carnation trict.A year later, Renton res despite new clinics opening Public Buildings goods department, said milk and a$25 war bond. idents approved the creation throughout its service area. Administration grant to build Renton Historical Society co- When the war ended, the of Public Hospital District The hospitaI's outpatient vis- a new hospital. It was intend- President Barb Horton.) Federal Works No. 1 of King County and its have,475 tripledin2000.since 1994, ed to be a temporary war The hospital opened April Administration, which con- acquired the hospital. to 371 facility during World War II, 15, 1945,three days after the tributed funds to operate the During the World War II "We have a lot more cot but stayed open nearly 25 death of President Franklin hospital, wanted to sell it. years, Renton's population petition now with all the clin years. D. Roosevelt. Residents, fearful of what had grown from 4,000 to ics in the area," Pile said. The hospital was con- The first patient was Ellen a private owner might do, more than 30,000.The growth «But we're still the linchpin structed on Smithers Field Eames, a Boeing worker who looked to Olympia for help. never stopped, which ulti of the community as far as on Rainier Avenue, the cur- fractured her foot. The first In 1947, the state Legislature mately led to the need for an medical care." ii HAPPY CENTENNIAL" �., ., . 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Glenn Knowle Kennydalerealty.com m 1_800_262.4168 Renton,WA 98055 Seattle,WtA 9813.4 Linda Knowle (425)228-2910 (206)623-6580 PAGE 8 • Wednesday,August 29,2001 RENTON CENTENNIAL King County Journal Newspapers • Fi• rst church 4.:.:.4,..r;„.„7,„t.w,..„1:.-,„,,,,',. { ,, �L=>5,' >`�y'�3�'.: :.:� 3�,�VF^�='., k.,. ..�..�>,. °ii': y s�M.�° ;2�a` '3:`..�"' • ,'eta„, .. , .,y5�,, a':e>..,,,` .-—,.a q,,, ,m, ." .. `. o f ;n '. ,1.n service held ::.. :z in a home : .:• = z r ,a. t le , € , , � �-„� ,:... , ,n# BY Y Jeffre M.Barker ,.n : ; ap .. ., '.Vie::.:,=,.< .,2 � �yew 9y:F .,:.,�',,.+ T#.: ,5,? i .,. mow, , .: Journal Reporter t �It. RENTON — In this town's •`.,. a' Ps' ,i ::;., -;: ^ . ,:..:_ ' ^` .„, z< E , , ... �F early days, there were nine h a ; *P!x.o .; w ' local saloons and no church- ,x.z, es. ,,,, •:•• ,- ''-., .- „•-• tfik, 1 There were about 300 • `` "•' Rentonites then—in the mid- '. ` 4 ``"M i 1880s — when the "father of h! "* ,,,, Presbyterianism in !° ,_ .. '`'' "' Washington, George �� .. ,,... ,�T �. Whitworth,came to town.He • “** :..= . >rfa;>..'�".,`gip,' is credited with starting at least 20 churches in this state, �- E.">w - including Renton's first First '.y Presbyterian Church. "''" ` Before then,those seekingA , ,,, religious services would trek ,.,, .: ..„ „,.. ...,,, to Issaquah or other nearby ` communities. As early as .,. ram. ;:• 1874, occasional Methodist " " ^ _ ` services were held in Renton Renton Historical Museum/Image#671 in halls or under tents. First Presbyterian Church, Renton's first church building,was built in the mid-1880s on Mill Street overlooking the city. On Dec. 13, 1885, David Parker began the First ,., limu-;.;:Y ' Presbyterian Church by open- ing up his home at Second s' and Wells streets for a church .x->a: :,,,,,, service. Attending were ta ',° Parker and his wife Emiline, • =;Hwy along with Mary Kinney, .1. r', >:''," Sarah Tonkin and Lizzie • T," /'" Williams. x ` But later that year, when ,-` ', ,,,,,',::1'1 '�, � # I Fm K�First Presbyterian built ant ,� ;: '' `°: ' = :° `' . . actual church — complete . ^.. w rnx< with steeple and bell—on Mill `"40 t;s ,. .: .r Street overlooking the city, , ' ' � S° ">`- °": religion had really arrived m " Renton. a ,, - ' In 1897,some Episcopalian + ,, .- ,a.--7 .. families acquired land from . < :.,.' " �.-•-�-•- ( � , _-,, ..n•�;, .- wt' Erasmus Smithers,the city's a:M " , \" 'i: ,, ` , ,„ ti . founder, and built a church u s ; , N;; p >' w �. , " . 3,r- , < Renton Historical Museum , ' :I.; .`� there. For a time, their rev erend had to travel from Kent This confirmation class stands outside St.Anthony's Catholic Church in the _ ^ ^''' , early 1900s. `: by rowboat—down the White River and upthe Black River. ..A By holding many teas and largest churches. •And a black church had • :› started in Kennydale before chicken dinners,Baptist fam- In t h e 1 at e 19 2 0 s, a ,3 - :- iii °,m� the turn of the century. ilies raised enough money to Christian Science reading By1901, several other build a church,buy an organ room opened in Renton, and i- ,a Y and hire apastor. The the Assembly of God opened :Y churches had taken root, b Y p `;- r R< David M.Buerge wrote in his church's first home was a a church on Walla Walla " 4 3, • °a '' °' �'• ,, book, "Renton: Where the lot on Smithers Street in Avenue in 1926. ar.` �' Water Took Wing." 1902. It wasn't until 1940 that , •- , < ., ° ; . In September of that year, St. Anthony's Catholic Renton Lutheran Church , ,=y-, ` -:" =°-, _ _,;: „ ' V ':: `:a... �,: Church o ened on Morris o ened. Those of Lutheran ;4�•- :-„ - ,;� . 18 Baptists met in the Odd P P k <,'. x a� . :.. ;Fa' , kH p. Fellows Hall to organize a Street South in 1905. But for background were slow to �< church. Families of Welsh many years before then, developa church until large . ,,,,i : P °°_ .. �� ,�. riests from around Pu et numbers of eo le be an to :; ) : ,, .,,,,,,` ,, n M `, _)emu , y 9 descent and other Baptist p g P P g � �' ' �� °- z -" Sound traveled to Renton to enter the area on the eve of :, "'; ° t� ." families argued over the .� �' ��' "°: •.�°�" -:�«�` ^-^�' church's name:Welsh Baptist celebrate Mass in people's the war,"Buerge wrote. Renton Historical Museum Church or First Baptist homes. St.Anthony's quickly Today, Renton is home to Dressed in their Sunday best, the congregation of a black church in Church.The latter won. became one of Renton's more than 50 churches. Kennydale posed for this photo in the late 1890s. King County Journal Newspapers RENTON CENTENNIAL Wednesday,August 29,2001 • PAGE 7 Th.e death of a .,,. .•,,:. , . . .::: ..:...„: .......,-;;;:•7'.-'-':'',:','','-,'-'4,;,';',': rover chromcled ,.......„..., .....„.:„.,,„,,.:,,,r„,„,„ The Black River was The Cedar River was F ."; rerouted to empty into Lake �.. '. • home to Duwamish Washington. I i. The Black River went Indians,first whites through its death throes for about four months in 1916. ByDean A.Radford Pristine habitat for sockeye .. ° .. tlq " Journal Reporter salmon was destroyed and «,. .:; d Y fish struggled and eventuall •y The Black River was never died in the remaining pools of much of a river,flowing about water. * g two miles from the south end Indians were forced to 3 of Lake Washington to what i _ m„o move their river landin sand i � �� was for millennia the White their canoes. g �s a . 4£s 1,0 ssrzoo � F oo � - g: River. g p 'n `„ t W x , The Lake Washington Shi x Local Indian tribes built Canal become the lake sys _." " • < their villages along its shores tem's new outlet and the Pr ?x.. fix, e and harvested its bounty and Cedar River one of its major "° ° Renton's earliest white resi- Renton Historical Museum/Image#317B sources of water. This scene alongthe Black River was captured on an early-day postcard. dents homesteaded there. The lowering of Lake p y y Water from Lake Washington moved the shore- Sammamish and Lake line from a spot neartoday's Washington drained into the Paccar plant to its present line Black River. and opened areas of Renton, The river flowed west of once under water, to new present-day Renton High development. School,meeting up soon with Local rivers have spent the the Cedar River. The two last 100 years or so bending to rivers flowed as one around the will of pioneers and gov �' " the bottom of Earlington Hill ernment agencies. g °', $ . to the White River. Farmers in the late 1800s `` V'•a x . The river's fate was sealed Captain Burroughs' diverted the flow of the White ,.9� _ '" `A Resort was ahunt- when the U.S.Army Corps of River into the Stuck River Engineers decided to build �r'- ing and fishing near • Auburn but it was the Ballard locks in Seattle to replaced on its way to Puget ,t °, : . 4 , , �„ ` resort that flour- , connect Puget Sound with Sound bythe Green River. '< ii, tir fished in the late Lake Union and Lake # 1800satthemouth Remnants of the Black Washington. 1"' ". of the Black River. River are visible near Metros *.� - To do so,the federal flood- sewage treatment plant. Today,Boeing and control agency would have to The river's memory is kept the Renton lower the level of Lake alive in the names of a corpo Municipal Airport Washington by about 10 feet, rate park and the Renton stand near the old leaving the Black River high School District's alternative y 'N" resort site. and dry. high school. Renton Historical Museum : ' 41 :` Fratergal Orders iq Rel7toq « �nee ..41111• 11111111.11r, 1117!"111111141tr' .. Independent Order of Y Knights of Pythias ,� ,° Odd Fellows ,. , .,, Newcastle Lodge - Instituted 1877 �� Newcastle Lodge#8- Instituted -1877 • � i Now Renton Delphia Lodge#12 • _ _ . Renton Lodge#28- Instituted - 1884 Combined 1921 -`' a . �..� M:.,� �.„ ;• Combined as Renton Lodge#8 in 1923 + y " "" _. a Sponsor: Little League Sponsor: Special Olympics '" ' iI ,' IOOF Hall 323 Smithers St., Renton IOOF Hall 323 Smithers St., Renton 4 Columbine Rebecca Pythian Sisters ° :w I.e , Lodge#117 - Rhododendron Tempple#30 ..° ` • „N,f,; 1 f ' , Instituted 1899 Instituted 1902 �. 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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 Federal recognition won't bring •ll 1- � back their land, Hansen said, but the ' - Those longhouses,located in what is tribe has other goals,chief among them i now Renton, may have been home to preserving the tribe's cultural her- 9 --- I 300 to 400 people. itage. In 1977, the Duwamish decided to At the Log House Museum at Alki they had been unrecognized by the fed- Point in West Seattle, there is a 1. . " eral government long enough.They offi- detailed display outlining the tribe's - 1 _ cially filed their legal briefs and waited. history. And the tribe purchased land They lost the first round, but kept on. along West Marginal Way in June 1999 is a� 26 Last January, the tribe's long struggle Jennie Moses to develop a cultural interpretative shown in this 1921 ,Iiiit es, , _"' l ended with federal recognition,though facility.Architects may start the design ;t: photo.Leonard ` P ; a final order was delayed by President work this summer, Hansen said. --, George W. Bush. The tribe also plans to: Mitchell,a friend of ' g "I know we are going to get acknowl- Moses son,Henry, [ w e ■Complete a cultural resource inven- tookthe photo when edgment •said Duwamish Tribal Chair tory and develop a cultural resource � $ 4 ' Cecile Hansen. he was 13 or 14.In a i , management and protection plan. ,,., Federal recognition, she explained, note contained in 4° ■ Complete a social services museum archives, ,' - t will give the tribe access to Bureau of w.-., , , r resource directory and social service Mitchell wrote that ,,,. ., Pr Indian Affairs money and expertise as delivery plan. to the tribe begins to rebuild itself and the beaded s is " : ■ Focus on restoring creeks and � reclaim its history. Jennie Moses is ,- - t" "at.',. Tribal headquarters are now located habitat to their natural state, along wearing was an i - in a small,rented office in Burien.The with water quality & flood control in arrow quiver given A' tribe's neighbors are doctor's offices Duwamish River Basin. to her or her father . .;] and a restaurant. Hansen knows of the injustices done by Chief Joseph of The six-member Duwamish Tribal to her tribe and wants to better tell the Nez Perce Tribe. Council serves as the governing body. people the story of the Duwamish.But Jennie Moses died in In addition, the Duwamish General she doesn't dwell on the past, instead 1937 at age 85. 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THE PLACE TO DO BUSINESS FIRST SAVINGS BANK OF RENTON 201 Wells Avenue S. - Renton, WA 98055 (425) 255-4400 www.fsbrenton.com —, tic o..o.,,.� 1-- King County Journal Newspapers RENTON CENTENNIAL Wednesday,August 29,2001 ■ PAGE 5 ..:....... .,tee... . ...:x` .�....:.......::,..:. .. ,......�« D , a Duwamish .. q. . , CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 ._, - , • .•:_`: -�" ��:N>��� ':. M, .;:. . ...,.�. ,,, <..>:<... ,...,_., .,. ter, Th it ands once en Z.........._. <:r....:.. . . .»� ..::,::�,.:: com � , _. .�a �. n <.. . . .. . ',:�,.. assed resent d �.:. s< .�.k: A!!;''i �'� p P a Seattle :. ,,.. �.. `�w:� .. .�.,:.'. :.,- " � ;w" �k: ,t, .41„ a m e d for the �' .. ..:.. , . . �.,. ., ,.;< ,`a.. wDuhwi amh ish nchief Seattle.In ,.:.:�:.,:: " --•' 185 5 the Trea . ::..,.;..... ... :........ t lliott . . ..: .... ...:....�. �. iq ...... ... . 9 ,, was signed with local to �:a,<n«::,;.. •»:_�.:::...,... .��`�x ,,, :,,,,,.4,11H, „:1„,,. .,:.0,e, . , at, t. gave away Indian land in ,;,,� ;n; ..>: :. �...� ':. k , �...:...:.:� . z::.�. exchang e for seven _ . a:,._..... reservations ° ga... throughout the area. Nothing :,•4 . ` was set aside for the Duwamish, ,......# �._.:. : s..:: .< t:i , F thoughone site alongthea"<,." �'�_'� '" Duwamish River was promised. §,: , ,. » .,.: r : .; , .: It never x.. Peened. .: In the late �: ... .:� .. ,. : . ... �,�....::. ::"' . . e"� �- . �M. 1870s, those who ;��.�...: , ::�,,x".: : . �.<,..: :�'� ' x�a '•_�,_a remai : IAned x ;` :s . a ned were burned out of their homes by white settlers , and forced to move. In 1910 a` ' "� "�-.a < the only :;., :t-<,,�; :,. f . surviving Duwamish :...; ,k..,.., :,:,„,„„....,<< . , <:;.,, ;..` ,,` . village was at Foster, now art '.: 4„., ham.'"' g ': of Tukwila. , ,rY, ila. 4 <- •. <„:< >:.: . Bythe 1920s, the Duwamish , were a landless tribe. By the 1970s, theyw .;. weren't even rec ,;. ` ognized by the federal govern `' : &. ment as a tribe,though theyhad ;�>a '' formed a tribal constitution andft, •�_.;- »>. : '. ' M bylaws in 1925. • . Their longhouses, however, '''� <1. lay buried and forgotten in the and that became Renton. ' `,b •' ...ti :x ... . ti... Slowly they are being found "M. . ,Po�>H.. again usually accidentally.Work Journal/file on Renton High School last A site likely inhabited by Duwamish Indians at least 200 years ago was studied by archaeologists in two-meter segments in June 1980. April revealed a longhouse site ' _ Eternal ties to the land become a myth among the White that halted work until a survey ""'" could be completed. Part of the Men,these shores will swarm P Ptikt The Duwamish Indians may not site was opened for tours "ai. ''' '; with the invisible dead of my be as visible as they once were, tribe... recently by the Renton School . • 1 x . ' but they have long ties to the 'At night when the streets of District. 3 land. 9 A village of longhouses also ='T ;: ! your cities and villages are r., In his famous speech at the existed on both sides of the .. <, " ' I P silent and you think them Black River,near the site of the 3R:x ._ signing # :�, si nin of the Point Elliott deserted,they will throng with Renton Center and the Fred .;..' ~ Treaty in 1855,Chief Seattle the returning hosts that once Meyer store. -a ~'A6» : m referred to those eternal ties filled them and still love this There have been longhouse ''' ''�. ' ,.,>, ,, . :'::..:,•<,. „ ,,,,i. A, and the change overtaking his beautiful land. The White Man sites found along Talbot Creek "° ,- " ."Y ,:-: '`' ... ,:<,. '' "� and on the shores of Lake >, s ` ` - , Duwamish people: will never be alone." Washington in Bryn Mawr and Renton Historical Museum "And when the last Red Man Chief Seattle's speech can be Kennydale. 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Everett • Woodinville PAGE 4 • Wednesday,August 29,2001 RENTON CENTENNIAL King County Journal Newspapers The DuwamishIndians : Renton's irst p peo e ..,,,, „.., Tribe fished for salmon, had .. y„ A O longhouses by the Black River Journal Staff the Duw (inside) which is ,, where the river took those & RENTON — Before there who traveled it. Those who : a ,, was a Renton, there was a lived beside it were called '• , thriving Native American corn- Duw-AHBSH(inside people), "F munity that called the land name anglicized into and rivers there home. ' Duwamish." ,,„ _z:'; . , • r They were called the Today, their descendants z � ?° Duwamish, one of the many —560 enrolled members—con „ _ ..' ,, ` '`a"' _' u=' r:-:' a'_••;' . . - Salish tribes of the Puget tinue to reside in the ''"'" Sound area.Their longhouses Duwamish aboriginal territo- �= Y 1_. . s ' , ' ,',.='ma '' sat by the Black River, which ry including Seattle, Renton, " -';;`,• ���.a °. • "�? -.>.: once connected Lake Tukwila Burien ands' =.F;: M < r, -n;, e�. '''' Washington to the Duwamish '`5` " . «,- ` a 4x 1 `.. ,,,, s g Redmond. They have no trib ^ s .,--, .... 9 River.They fished for salmon, al land anymore, but theyi;:.: ` • y- 7' :'• . << ,, : <^`; -` :,;a; plentiful. . . ... �., - �. .6..�. =:..';�° �'� _ Y ... P _ �,,y....�.,; � ,�:.�;�s �' - then have renewed hope fora "M It was a wonderful place,", future as a tribe. '� � :' - wrote David M. Buer e ; g , Anew marker near Renton �° ^ •=• author of Renton Where theremembers .r. :>:.. :. ,,..: �, ,H.>,... .,k,t<::�,. , , l ,��.. "'�. School Water Took Wing. Henry Moses, the tribes last • n "They had even taken their subchief of the Renton area, -x «'- ' `m'->T�;.name from the river. To them who died in 1969. " '".`'' . ,'• F. �� � RB the Duwamish Black and .:';*. -,"..Y:::,. :'.:- °,-.'-- ,. . .. ... .. �.. ; y'n� . _,�< ,, Cedar rivers were all stream, See DUWAMISH,page 5 University of Washington This photo shows a temporary American Indian camp,with a dugout canoe in the foreground. ''' IIR ' ' ' ''' 4. .-.4.' ' --i--7-111 N \ ,,, lir . . ., ._, ....,, ... . . . ' '' _ .40* Zit*T.--•• . s-.- io,, ., Celebrates ::., • ... Renton's : „., , A 4''' .41 At Cadillac, tradition is about using what you've learned in ELDORADO - �, thepast to make life better in the resent. Privileges are n......:,,< P gw: � ; the fruit of those traditions. 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D/ y beM4. .ww.:V :..'..u'�ii'" "r ':v .Y 215 SW 12th St • Renton, WA ...... .. .. 425-981-1000 • brothertoncadillac.com Mall r RENT :''^,•• TACOMA ESCALADE King County Journal Newspapers RENTON CENTENNIAL Wednesday,August 29,2001 • PAGE 3 Tracing historical li By Wendy Giroux Journal Reporter The first white settler in what would become Renton traveled up the river in a canoe and landed in early 1853. k Henry Tobin staked a claim `' on a half-square mile of land ° ` where the Cedar and Black = k y ,0 Rivers joined near the south tt, x end of Lake Washington, on .. 3 Apt -, � � land that the Duwamish _ . ' °_ .: � � Indians had lived on for , a. ��,;- � _ r + .4a decades. _ 0 �k Tobin built a cabin near the4,4 =„ , aM Black River, not far from the '4 " ' { s -; 3 " , 'fix ` + "r o street that now bears his name. � �� � � � �Y � n � ��� � � �But Tobin got sick and ‘ .- • .. . ° „ � tea. 4,1 lived only a few months afterLL ` his wife, Diana, joined him a. s �, t= a�' r s �z r«-::4't ` li ,, 4 a '"x ,w.a ,qm ,,v g : ime. '. ' , .. .."` i amp. with their son, Charles, in ' g, � a t, June 1855. �. . ,° R . 'B : a', .. South of the Tobins'land, • • Dr. R.H.Bigelow had a claim, rt,$ ,-; • , where he made what is , ' 4 . ` ° believed to be the first coal z c, ti a ''re ,, 4 discovery in King County. 1,7.` a ..: "71 Obediah Eaton and Joseph Fanjoy agreed to support Bigelow in a coal venture,and the three formed the Duwamish Coal Co. on Oct. Renton Historical Museum/Image#62 20, 1853.They built a sawmill The Smithers farm was located where the Renton Center sits today. on the Black River to provide timbers for mine tunnels,and After the family began to ground, so all five sons went started operating the water- prosper, they built a larger , r14, to work in the mines to help powered mill by the beginning home on South Third Street, ? a; rebuild it (two of the sons of 1854. about two blocks from the pre- "Y'' helped start Renton's volun- Eaton and Fanjoy went sent Rainier Avenue. Later, ': . teer fire department). The prospecting in Eastern Smithers Avenue South was family later opened a hay and Washington and were killed named in their honor. feed store,a meat market and by Native Americans.Bigelow D i a n a d i e d i n 18 9 4; lumberyard. moved away by 1857. Erasmus died in 1905. Custer and his wife Susan Meanwhile, a man named In the 1860s, Christian and opened a general hardware Erasmus M. Smithers left his Rachel Clymer claimed land t store which was later known home in Virginia at age 19 and on the west side of the Black as Custer Hardware, then made his way West. He paid River, where they built a Renton Hardware. Custer $50 for passage with a corn- schoolhouse that measured a t served as postmaster twice; parry from Muscatine, Iowa, about 14 feet by 16 feet,with a Renton Historical Museum/Image#287 Renton Historical Museum/Image#3064 after his death, his wife held and, after stopping several mud and stone fireplace and Erasmus M.Smithers,1828 1905 Diana Tobin Smithers,1829 1894 the position. times, eventually arrived in hand-hewn plank floors. It is Tonkin, who came to the Renton in 1856. reported to be the first school- Pacific C o a s t Coal C o. coal seam along the Cedar U.S. from England, moved to Smithers worked in lumber house in King County. Together,the two men opened River. He later traveled to Renton to work in the mines, camps and served in the tern- In January 1867, Clymer the Burnett Coal Mine. Alaska, where he discovered opening a merchant and gro- tonal militia. was appointed the first post- W h i t w o r t h f o u n d e d the famous Treadwell Gold cery store in 1884. In 1857, he met and mar- master;his home became the Renton's first church — First Mines,then eventually moved Today,Tonkin Park sits on ried Diana Tobin, who held Black River Post Office. Presbyterian, but was also a to Seattle. the former store site, in the the claim to her deceased hus- Others important t o civil engineer who helped Some of Renton's early busi triangle formed by Williams, band's land.Smithers bought Renton's early history have 1 o c ate and 1 ay out the ness owners included Robert Fourth Avenue South and the a 160-acre claim next to his streets named for them — Newcastle mines.He served as Wood, Charles Sumner Custer Burlington Northern Santa Fe wife's,and they began a dairy, James Williams, Charles county school superintendent and James Tonkin. Railroad line. on land where the Renton B urn e t t, R e v. G e o r g e and King County surveyor. In Wood moved to Renton from Center is now located. Whitworth and Charles Wells. 1866, he was the president of Texas in 1878..He and his wife, Sources: "Renton: Where They lived in Seattle until Williams was the first the University of Washington— with the help of their five daugh- Water Took Wing," by their daughter,Ada,was born, superintendent of the Renton when he and his son, F.H. ters and five sons,opened and David M. Buerger "Renton then they moved to a little Coal Co. and helped open Whitworth, and a woman operated the community's first From Coal to Jets,"by Morda house on the Black River, Cedar Mountain Mine.Burnett, named Mary Thayer made up department store. Slauson; and "Little where sons Edwin and Fred the first superintendent of the the entire faculty. A few years after its open- Histories;Renton, Wash.,"by were born. Talbot Coal Mine,also worked . Charles Wells discovered a ing, the store burned to the Paul Rowe and Jack Evans. PAGE 2 ■ Wednesday,August 29,2001 RENTON CENTENNIAL King County Journal Newspapers Renton's namesake an enterprising sea captain TABLE OF CONTENTS By Denise 0.Miller mine,not loaded up sawmill machin- time to create a town. Arts 36 Journal Reporter knowing ery and sailed north to build On Sept.4,1875,they filed Black River 7 they , a lumber mill, the Port a plat with the county auditor Boeing 30 The city of Renton was would be Blakely Mill Co. in Seattle. Its boundaries Churches 10 named for an enterprising catalysts b „„of _ ? Looking for other prof- were the Cedar River to the Duwamish Tribe 4 sea captain, rather than its in the itable ventures, Renton and north, Burnett Street to the Early industry 12 first white settler. industri- Y his partners invested in an west, Seventh Street to the Henry Moses 8 In 1851,that settler,Henry al birth independent railroad and south and Cedar Street to the Hilltop Picnic 16 Tobin, claimed 160 acres ofacity. financially backed the east.Rather than naming it Hospital 9 here under the Donation But it Capt.William Renton Renton Coal Co. The two for themselves,they named it Longacres 24 Land Claim Act of 1850. w a s industries turned a farming Renton. Mayors 23 Tobin and his wife,Diane, c a p t . community into a growing Museum 22 settled in a home on the William Renton who saw the mining and lumber region, Sources: History of King - Parks 34 shores of the Black River at opportunity in an area blan- attracting even more people County, Clarence B. Bagley; Population •23 the site now occupied by the keted in thick, lush forests. to the area. Renton: Where The Water Renton Housing Authority 15 Renton Shopping Center. 'There was high demand for Erasmus Smithers, along Took Wing, David M. Renton Technical College 38 Tobin owned a sawmill on lumber in San Francisco,so with other officers of the Buerge; Renton: From Coal Schools 17 the river and the first coal Renton and his associates Renton Coal Co., felt it was to Jets, Morda Slauson. Timeline 20 Editor's note: Renton marks its Museum,where we borrowed Took Wing,"by David M. Buerge Secondary Vocational-Technical •"The Changing Face of 100th birthday on Sept.6, 2001. many of the photographs ■"Renton: From Coal to Education in Renton,"by Dr. Education—A History of the This section provides a glimpse published.(For more about the Jets," by Morda Slauson Robert C. Roberts Renton School District 1986- into the history of the community museum,see Page 22). •"Little Histories; Renton, ■"A History of Renton School 1997," by Joanne Scallon and before and after it incorporated In producing this section,the Wash.,"byPaul Rowe and Jack District 403" by Oliver Hazen Jackie Smith. as a city in 1901. Inside,you'll find staff drew from interviews,South Evans ■"A History stories that can onlybegin to tell —Renton School This section was coordinated g County Journal archives, museum District 403:1975 to 1985 and edited by Jean Parietti. Renton's history. archives,the city of Renton and •"History of King County,"by Robert Teodosio directed its Much more about its past can severalpublications,including: Clarence B. Bagley Supplement," by Ed Johnston and Bob Monson. presentation and design. be found at the Renton Historical ■"Renton:Where the Water •"A History of Post- A "Cruise Ship" Retirement Lifestyle festvle Right Next to the Shore. _... .... 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L ""�'S" "J'' °� t .._ • y�• y J r ,', k 1'I'' .• i .. i lit / 4'.''' ,9/ _ , ., A.� .` -f,• Y';`a Y• am '= M '>s. r..--s»'.�.«+h1k+�. .rd€:.-a�..•. ��•"<• �, . •ti, _ .. .,•fir„ -.. a y ,,. f o ill 11 el& :iik"..... ; '7. tr p 4 oiljf o. 4 , , , ,„ 4„,... . ii,. .„„,..... 4 ,i: ', V i It'' Renton Historical Museum/Image#168C This entrance to the Renton Coal Mine was rediscovered when Interstate 405 was being built through the city.Coal,timber and clay were the industries that drove the early growth of Renton.