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SCHOOL CONNECTIONS: Tukwila School District update, pages 14-15 [see us online kwww.tukwilareportercom 1111 2 FEBRUARY 2014 « www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com Help decide what makes us special Vietnamese parish is at home in Tukwila Time is running out to vote for the Best of 2014, a chance to honor some of the best businesses and people in Tukwila, SeaTac and Des Moines. You can vote online at tukwilareporter. com or there's a ballot on page 6 in this month's Tukwila Reporter. Just return it by mail or drop it off at our office, 19426 68th Ave. S. in Kent The deadline to vote is 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28. The results will be announced in March. tulcwila **** reprter B�EST0F2014 TUKWILA • SEATAC • DES MOINESAWS ARDSi This is a fun way to recognize businesses and individuals. And there are prizes for voting, provid- ed by ACME Bowl and Bahama Breeze in Tukwila. Healthy Earth Healthy You 5k Saturday, April 26, 2014 This FUN run and walk is healthy for YOU and healthy for the Earth! Registration for this event is $20 and includes the opportunity to plant a tree or shrub in your honor at a post riverside restoration event. Good, Healthy, FUN awaits you along the Duwamish-Green River Trail. The race begins at 8 a.m. Register online at active.com or for more information call (206) 768-2822 TUKWILA PARKS & RECREATION mune than fiat money TREE CfUY USA Healthy Earth Healthy You sk $5 OFF YOUR REGISTRATION Clip this coupon to save $5 on the cost of registration for the Healthy Earth Healthy You 5K Run and Walk. Good for in person registration at the Saturday, April 26, 2014 Tukwila Community Center. Coupon must be redeemed by April 25, 2014 BY DEAN A. RADFORD DRADFORD@TUKWILAREPORTER.COM The Vietnamese community of the Cath- olic Archdiocese of Seattle is gathering in Tukwila to worship in its own language. Members of the Vietnamese Martyrs Parish blessed their new temporary sanc- tuary and meeting rooms in a large build- ing on South 180th Street, just west of West Valley Highway, during Lunar New Year celebrations in January. The parish is the outgrowth of the Viet- namese Martyrs Catholic Community that brought together Vietnamese from throughout the Archdiocese that encom- passes Western Washington. The parish was established in 2010 by Archbishop Alexander J. Brunett as a per- sonal parish. "That means that the parish just meets the needs of Vietnamese language and tra- ditions," said Father Thanh Dao, the parish pastor. In Seattle, the parish has about 1,300 families, but Dao said that not all of the families will move to the church in Tuk- wila. The move is necessary because the current location was too small to serve all members who were split over two loca- tions, he said. The search began between Seattle and Skyway for a new location, but all the pos- sible sites were too small, he said. Then, they found the site of a former car -wash company next to the Green River, which Dao said is a peaceful place like Lourdes, where Catholics go on pilgrimage to the mountains of south France. Last summer, the parish held its Summer Thanh Dao, is pastor of the Vietnamese Martyrs Parish that has relocated to Tukwila. Dean A. Radford/Tukwila Reporter Festival along the Green River to mark the 25th anniversary of the canonization of the Vietnamese martyrs, who were Catholics persecuted and killed in Vietnam. The parish will look forward to the fu- ture, said Dao. "We focus more on our young people. A lot of them have wandered away from faith," he said. The parish now has about 300 youths. With the large space, the parish will have plenty of space for its faithful mission pro- gram and language school. It will involve youth in its own youth program that blends religion and scouting. The future includes a new church the parish will build on the 5.8 -acre site next to the current building. Come Try the Tukwila Pool Water Slide! The Water Slide and Diving Board are available during each and every Open Swim at the Tukwila Pool! r Visit the Pool to check out the slide and get Open Swim Times! � J TUKWiLA tie 4, Metropolitan Park Dist - POOLtropolitanlarkLlistn.- POOL Bring in this ad and receive one FREE youth admission to the Tukwila Pool with any paying adult! 206-267-2350 1 www.tukwilapool.org 1 poolinfo@tukwilawa.gov Find us on Facebookl 1 4414 S. 144th St. Tukwila, WA 98168 www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com » FEBRUARY 2014 3 Gully Gardens to honor beloved couple BY DEAN A. RADFORD DRADFORD@TUKWILAREPORTER.COM The pea patch at Riverton Park has a new name, Gully Gardens, to honor Paul and Betty Gully, who devoted themselves to gar- dening and Tukwila. The Gullies lived on Macadam Road, not far from Riverton Park. It's fitting, say family and friends, to name a communal place to garden after them because they always shared their time, their knowledge and anything they grew in their own garden. "They were consummate vol- unteers," said Mayor Jim Hag- gerton at the Feb. 3 City Council meeting. Paul Gully volunteered in many ways to help Tukwila's children V1_12P 1131 The Riverton Pea Patch will be renamed Gully Gardens, in honor of Paul and Betty Gully, both avid gardeners and community volunteers. Dean A. Radford/Tukwila Reporter and families and Betty Gully was wila Children's Foundation a founding member of the Tuk- The resolution approved unan- Marijuana review is still under way BY DEAN A. RADFORD DRADFORD@TUKWILAREPORTER.COM Where marijuana processors and producers - and a sin- gle marijuana retailer - will locate in Tukwila is still work- ing through the state review process. Part of that process includes sending a "local authority notification" to cities so that they can review the applica- tions. As of last week, no such notifications had been sent to the City of Tukwila. "We have already sent out a number of local authority notifications but they don't go out all at once; they go out when the individual application reaches a certain point in the process," said Mikhail Carpenter, a spokesman for the Washington Liquor Control Board. About three dozen applications were filed to grow, pro- cess or sell marijuana in Tukwila. According to the City of Tukwila, fewer than a dozen of those applications were for locations in the two zones where marijuana uses are allowed under city code. However, the liquor board announced it will allow ap- plicants another chance to apply with new locations if their initial ones weren't appropriate. ALL KINDS OF YARDWORK4 ✓ Weeding ✓ Pruning ✓ Trimming ✓ Hauling ✓ Retaining Walls ✓ Patios General Cleanup CALL Mike 206-242-4378 or 206-941-9573 Lic#BEAUTGS957PK TOWING ABANDONED VEHICLE — AUCTION Tuesday: 2-25-2014 25923 78th Ave S., Kent, WA 98035 6.3 (253) 854-7240 imously Feb. 3 read in part: "Betty and Paul believed that creating a community is like tending a garden, and that a com- munity, like a garden, requires constant care and attention, and Betty and Paul were always there to provide that care and atten- tion:' Paul Gully died at age 84 in June 2012 and Betty died the fol- lowing June at age 75. They were married in June 1957. The council was acting on a re- quest from family members and Tukwila resident Ron Lamb. "They treated me as if I was a plant in their garden and they nurtured me for a long time," said son Mark Wahlstrom, whom the Gullies welcomed into their fam- ily when he was 16. It's something the couple did for many people who needed help, he said. Granddaughter Kathleen Gantz told the council the fam- ily is grateful and honored by the designation. "To have this honor for them is very special;' she said. Lamb offered his thanks, too. "As special as Betty and Paul are, it's their inspiration to other people in the community to step up and do what needs to be done in the community," he said. Dave Johnson, the city's rec- reation superintendent, said the Parks and Recreation Depart- ment will meet with the family and the parks and arts commis- sions to discuss signage for Gully Gardens and to plan a dedication, likely this spring. Ti SEGA- rij • • *EVERYTHING • ISGEAREDTO. 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Share your thoughts in a letter to the editor (200 words or Tess) including your full name, address and phone number. HERE'S HOW To submit a letter to the editor, E-MAIL: editor@ tukwilareporter.com FAX: 253.437.6016 MAIL: 19426 68th Ave. S., Ste. A, Kent, WA 98032 STORY IDEAS: dradford@ tukwilareporter.com ONLINE CALENDAR: tukwilareporter.com tukwilacommentary Road Map grants lead schools to top I recently had the privilege of talking with two of the key Tuk- wila School District administrators charged with ensuring our kids in Tukwila succeed. JoAnne Fabian is director of as- sessments for the school district and Gwen Estes -Zuehlke is the dis- trict's director for special services. I interviewed them about two significant grants the Tuk- wila School Dis- trict received from the Road Map Project. One grant, for $121,380, will strengthen the programs designed for pre -kinder- garten through third grade. Such a program is critically important in Tukwila because it's estimated that only about 30 percent of kin- dergartners last year were ready to start learning from Day 1. There are many reasons for that, but the goal is simple: "Success breeds success:' says Fabian. The City of Tukwila recognizes the importance of pre -kinder - garten learning. This fall, the city will offer a preschool program. On Thursday (Feb. 20), there's an open house at 6 p.m. at the Tukwila Community Center to explain the details. The second grant is for $200,000 and is geared to students in middle school and high school. The grant is designed to strengthen course rigor (I love that word) and add college -readiness classes to better prepare Tukwila's students for col- lege and beyond. A goal for Foster is to boost its graduation rate and a focus on a more rigorous curriculum (and the addition of a success coordinator) will surely help make that happen. Turns out, just one edition of Tukwila Reporter is not big enough to contain all the success stories in Tukwila. (Check out the wonderful and inspiring story of Thong and Chiev Ung in this month's Tukwila Reporter.) So, next month, I am going to write about the impact those two Road Map grants will have on Tuk- wila's students, from beginning to end. Our 12th man is you, our owners Something incredible and historic happened this month, and you were no doubt part of the celebration in one form or another: The Seahawks won the Super Bowl! From my perspective, the best part of the march toward the national championship was how the entire community came together in support. Strangers on the street stopped and talked to each other. The region was awash in green and blue. Mostly, there was an over- whelming sense of pride. It may be the NFL off-season now, but I invite you to keep that collec- tive energy and spirit alive and focused on another championship home team: The Tukwila School District. You probably already know that we are ranked No. 1 in the U.S. for diversity, but we also have hundreds of big and small wins every day — full -ride scholarship winners, published student artists, more preschool opportunities for all. ... We are making steady ad- vancement up the field, using best teaching practices, student data, and individualized support to help every child succeed. We are proud, and you should be, too! And unlike the Seahawks, you are actually part owners of this franchise. So please consider yourself our official 12th Man — you are on our team, and we welcome you in all aspects of our operations. What does that mean? For starters, please help us shape our "long game." We have a new coaching staff this year (me!), and we are currently undergoing one of the most important processes that will determine how we measure growth and allocate resources for years to come: We are developing the strategic plan. This is not my strate- gic plan. It is our strategic plan. The most basic question is: What does our community want for its students, and how do we get there? We have already convened a diverse group of stakeholders to put to- gether a foundation for the plan. Now a group of teaching and learning experts (instructional coaches, principals, teachers, etc.) are clarifying the day-to-day work that will be necessary to achieve the broad goals. What's next? Well, it's up to YOU. We will be taking the initial draft to the entire community with a series of public meetings in March. The stra- tegic plan will unite us in a shared vision—directing resources, time, em- phasis, and accountability measurements—so it is critical that we all have a hand in shaping the document. It may be cliche, but it really does take an entire village to educate a child. That's why we need your voice both in the strategic planning process and in its implementation. Please check the district's homepage, www.tukwila.wednet.edu, by the beginning of March for exact dates and locations of the strategic -plan community meetings. Just like with the Super Bowl excitement, let's keep up the local pride, let's keep stopping each other in the grocery store and on the street to talk, let's immerse ourselves in strategy and wins, and let's keep the 12th Man spirit alive — because we are all players for the most important, award-winning, national championship team in our community: Tukwila schools. In service, Nancy Coogan Tukwila School Superintendent Nancy Coogan can be reached via email at coogann@tukwila.wednet.edu Q W v 1 V Global to Local making a difference daily Global to Local (G2L) - What do they do in Tukwila? If there is a sustainable way to improve health-care outcomes at low cost for our under -served neighbors, G2L is likely to be there. Gender-based swims at Tukwila Pool, exercise classes, cooking and shop- ping classes, health screenings and refer- rals, all of these constitute a holistic ap- proach. Primarily funded by Swedish, Provi- dence, and Seattle/King County Public Health, G2L is a non-profit pilot program that serves only SeaTac and Tukwila. G2L works collaboratively with several organi- zations to make things happen. G2L employs four bilingual community health promoters (CHP) who understand the languages and cultures of our Burmese, Eritrean, Latino and Somali friends. CHPs work directly with clients and community leaders (liaisons). G2L mobile health department provides phones to diabetes clients. The phones are preloaded with an app for remote diabetes management. A case manager reviews the data and advises them. The Connection Desk is staffed by uni- versity students. They help clients iden- tify and access food, housing, employment, language skills and training resources. The students are certified to assist in Affordable Care Act enrollment. G2L - We are lucky to have them. Tukwila Reporter columnist Chuck Parrish can be reached at chuckparrish2009@ gmail.com Duwamish history is fluid BY LOUISE JONES -BROWN TUKWILA HISTORICAL SOCIETY There are many who refer to the river running alongside present-day Interurban Avenue as the Green River. It is not exactly accurate and may be a result of changes made during the last 100 -plus years. Our Duwamish River was actually part of multiple drainage areas which originate from the glaciers on Mount Rainier (Tahoma by the native population) which regularly flooded the Duwamish Val- ley and deposited mineral -rich silt creating fertile soil just right for farm- ing. Most of the early pioneers to the Du- wamish Valley were farm- ers searching for land that would support their families and farming. This coming May 2015 will mark the 164th Anniversary for the arrival of the Collins/ Maple party which included Luther Collins, Jacob Maple and his son Samuel Maple on the banks of the Duwamish River in what is now known as Georgetown and Boeing Field. The Duwamish River as well as the Black, Green and White rivers offered a way to travel, since there were no roads until the 1880s. The Duwamish (known originally by the pioneers as Duwams) River covered more than 16 miles with many curves and turns but the actual distance was only eight miles from Elliott Bay to present-day Fort Dent which was where the Black and Duwamish rivers flowed together. The industrialization of the lower Duwamish River in the early 1900s with dredging of the Duwamish Water - the calenda • Feb. 20, 7 p.m.: Regular monthly meeting at Tukwila Heritage and Cultural Center, 14475 59th Ave. S. Tukwila. All are welcome to meet our incoming chairperson, Joan Hernandez. Come and learn about the center's plans for 2014. • No open house for March: Visit the museum and bring photos or stories about your family in Tuk- wila to share. 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We are hoping to preserve at least some part of the memories at the Tukwila Heritage and Cultural Center. We have displays that allow a small view into the past. www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com » FEBRUARY 2014 5 0!13.. la[®Jii Joan Hernandez, a longtime community leader, is the new president of the Tukwila Historical Society Joining her on the leadership team are Vice President Wendy Morgan, Secretary Pat Brodin and Treasurer Louise Jones -Brown. Brodin is the society's immediate past president and Jones -Brown is the interim director of the Tuk- wila Heritage and Cultural Center. The historical society has also made its plans for 2014. • Finish the remodeling of the museum's bath- room so that it complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. • Hold open houses at the cultural center. • Complete the Sister Cities exhibit Please visit the Tukwila Heritage and Cultural Center so we can share OUR local history with you. Louise Jones -Brown is interim director of the Tukwila Heritage and Cultural Center. The center can be reached by phone at 206 -244 -HIST or via email at tukwilaheritage ctr@tukwilahistory. org. ...obituaries Fred Van Ieperen a 50 year Tukwila homeowner passed away peacefully from Parkinson complications on January 30- 2014. Fred was no stranger to Parkinson disease as his journey with it lasted 25 years. Fred was 81 years old. Fred and his young family came to Tukwila in 1963 buying their current place in the Old Tukwila district. It was a two room cabin owned by a Seattle couple who came out here to go to the Longacre horse race tract. It quickly became obvious that for a family of four a larger place would be needed. Fred always handy with tools and a basic knowledge of carpentry applied for a building permit and the first addition of a new kitchen was started. Over the next 10 years, it was pay as you go, the second addition of the living room, bedrooms and garage took place.. Fred doing all the work himself while working full time at Boeing. We often thought of ourselves as pioneers because we lived under conditions most people would not even think of.The sons recall memories of taking baths in the kitchen sink as when we came here unbeknown to us the sewer levy had already passed. Was tough to get a big assessment like that with every dollar needed. Upon graduating from Lynden High School Fred entered the Air Force. Working as mechanic his job was engine repair to keep the jets all flying. Mostly he was stationed in Wichita, Kansas where he picked up hay fever due to the constant dry winds. After an honorable discharge, Fred couldn't wait to drive his brand new 1955 Chevrolet two door back to Lynden. Much to the annoyance of his Dad who didn't approve of the purchase and the payments that would now be needed. Once back in Lynden and no job, Fred goofed around with friends and then took a job of moving 1001b. potato bags from one area to the other all by hand. He managed to do it but at the end of the day when they wanted him back the next day he quickly said no! In the meantime he had met a Blaine girl named Peggy Nelson who was still in school just starting her senior year at Blaine High. Fred and Peggy were married May 2, 1958 in the Blaine Baptist Church. A fifty year celebration took place in Tukwila with family, friends attending to wish us AI well. Fred Van Ieperen Lt Fred started work for the Boeing Co in 1956 working on the flight line. For the next 34 years he mainly worked at the Renton plant as a mechanic with final assembly of the wings. While employed he earned many achievements and attendance certificates. Put in several suggestions over the years that made doing a job easier and eliminating extra steps. A commendation letter and check were welcomed. Fred was also, for a time part of an elite team called the AOG crew. The team was called to go wherever a Boeing jet was down and figure out the repair problems. Fred's retirement glory came in May 1990. He had already been diagnosed with Parkinson Disease in 1988. The early years of it he was able to do almost anything and did. Fred enjoyed many hobbies with retirement making oak indoor furniture and outdoor swings, tables and chairs. A green thumb when it came to gardening, loved the hot house for early plant starts always doing what ever it took to enrich the soil organically. One year we traveled to Oregon as we had heard one could buy a special giant pumpkin seed.We bought several anxious the following spring to get those giant seeds planted. Planted, fertilized and watered the result was one 125 pound pumpkin we of course, still have the picture of it. A favorite with Fred was his Mason bee's and the special depth holes that had to be drilled in the blocks of wood then watching each spring for the little black bees to fly out and do their pollinating. Fred was an animal person having raised rabbits, chickens and had several dogs. Fred loved making soups from scratch always following the exact printed recipe. He also invested in a bread machine and was so proud when that fresh loaf was done Fishing was another love he along with the sons and sometimes the nephews up Lynden way could it seems always have a good catch. Fred also traveled with the sons up to Alaska to catch the big fish. Fred's extreme joy happened when he became a Grandpa for the first time. A beautiful girl named Ashlie Anna who will turn three in March. Fred we say goodbye to you we are so thankful for all the sacrifices you made for us just so you could make our lives better. 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In the documentary, Foster teacher Cynthia Chesak relates her personal story of mental abuse three decades ago. "I wanted to make sure people were aware that there were differ- ent forms of abuse;' Cengic said. Cengic had fellow students at Foster in mind to appear in the documentary, which she wrote, directed and edited. It was her first attempt at filmmaking. Nandina Cengic has produced a documentary called "Wicked" that makes the point strongly that abuse against women and girls is a problem locally and globally. Dean A. Radford/rukwila Reporter "The girls in the film all have personal strengths, each has a way that they embrace each day," she said. "They always stand up for themselves:' The women present the stories in their own languages, standing be- fore a world map, to make the point that the issue of violence is global. 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If women don't stand up for each other, who will?" Teacher Tracy Garza appeared in the film; Cengic describes both teachers as mentors. Cengic hopes her documentary will raise awareness about abuse against women and girls. "I think a lot of people do know, but they are not as well-informed as they should be she said. "Just getting the message along. Start to tell others. And hopefully some- body will think, 'Oh, we should start doing more than we currently are about this"' Cengic, 17, was born in Sarajevo, Bosnia. Her family came to Tukwi- la when she was 4 years old. Dean A. Radford can be reached at 425-255-3484, ext. 5150. MAY And this year, we're inviting you to dinner! NFW' Classic RoastedTurkcy. Dinner New! Classic Ham Dinner LUlCwila WINNER BEST0F2O13 reporter TUKWILA. SEATAC. DES MOINES SASAS DS. With Soup... or Salad. SEATAC TUKWILA 20402 International Blvd 206-592-5928 17250 Southcenter Parkway 206-575-0330 Major step for Tukwila Village The Tukwila City Coun- cil voted Feb. 3 to vacate 41st Avenue South in the Tukwila Village develop- ment. The street cuts roughly through the middle of the project's property off South 144th Street and Tukwila International Boulevard. The city will sell this land, along with the other prop- erty at this corner, for de- velopment of the mixed - used development but the easement or right of way will remain. Because 41st Avenue is the only public street that provides access to a park- ing lot behind Normandy Court apartments, the city will still need to provide ve- hicle and pedestrian access there from South 144th Street. The alignment of that access may change to accommodate project con- struction. 8 FEBRUARY 2014 « www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com City of Tukwila • 6200 Southcenter Boulevard • Tukwila, WA 98188 • 206-433-1800 • Online: TukwilaWA.gov MAYOR: Jim Haggerton COUNCIL PRESIDENT: De'Sean Quinn COUNCIL MEMBERS: www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com » FEBRUARY 2014 9 Joe Duffie • Dennis Robertson • Allan Ekberg Verna Seal • Kathy Hougardy • Kate Kruller TUKWILA CITY PAGES Check out Tukwila's upcoming calendar events - they are opportunities to learn, have fun, help out, or tell the City what you think! The city of opportunity ../k co/14./444(44 ed.... Tukwila Office of Code Enforcement Phone: 206-431-3670 Email: CodeEnforcement@TukwilaWA.gov Got construction permits? Most construction work requires a permit. This includes residential re- modeling, commercial tenant improvements, and electrical, mechani- cal or plumbing work. Applications for some permits are available on the City's website at TukwilaWA.gov. No permit is required for: • Sheds under 200 square feet (residential property); must be located to meet setback requirements from the property lines. • Sheds under 120 square feet (commercial property). • Fences 7 feet or under in height. • Some minor electrical work (replacing outlets, switches, or light fixtures). • Residential re -roof (unless replacing plywood substructure). • Replacement windows of the same size (no reframing of opening). • Decks not more than 30" high. Permits are required for: • Installation/replacement of water heaters (gas or electric). • Most electrical work, including panel installation, new wiring, etc. • Installation or relocation of plumbing fixtures (toilet, sink, pipes). • Commercial re -roof (including apartment buildings). If you begin work without permits, you could be assessed an inves- tigation fee equal to the permit fee that was required for the work commenced without permit. When in doubt, ASK. The Permit Center can also provide you with estimat- ed permit fees before you submit your application. Permit Center staff can be reached at 206-431-3670. Come discuss what's on your mind from 10:OOAM to 12:OOPM at FOSTER GOLF CLUBHOUSE 13500 Interurban Ave S Council Chat is a monthly chance to stop by and informally speak with one of your Tukwila City Councilmembers about anything on your mind regarding your community. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! JOIN US FOR A TUKWILA COMMUNITY CONVERSATION Tukwila is updating its Comprehensive Plan ("Comp Plan"), the City's guide for managing our growth and development for the next 20 years. Join us to share your ideas for Tukwila's future. Two get-togethers are scheduled — choose the date that works best for you. (Both sessions cover the same information.) THURSDAY, MARCH 6 Meeting time: 5:30-8:OOPM Showalter Middle School Cafeteria 4628 South 144th Street, Tukwila • Spanish, Somali, Arabic, Tingrya, Amharic and Burmese interpretation • FREE dinner and childcare SATURDAY, MARCH 8 Drop-in: Between 9:30-11:30AM Tukwila Community Center Social Hall 12424 - 42nd Avenue S, Tukwila • Spanish & Somali interpretation • FREE snacks and childcare Come to discuss: Neighborhoods • Housing • Tukwila International Boulevard • Barriers to food access LISTEN to the Community Outreach Report SHARE why you care about your neighborhood LEARN how the City is preparing for the Comp Plan Update During 2014 these Comp Plan topics will be covered: ✓ Housing ✓ Tukwila International Boulevard ✓ Residential Neighborhoods ✓ Community Image ✓ Annexation ✓ Economic Development ✓ Parks ✓ Roles and Responsibilities ✓ Tukwila South To help us plan for food and childcare, RSVPs are appreciated (but not required) Call 206-431-3683, or email CompPlanUpdate@TukwilaWA.gov FORT&RRA futurewise Find more Comp Plan information at TukwilaWA.gov/CompPlan.html Thwarting mail thieves Recently identity theft has been a prominent news story, with the hacking of major retailers putting millions of customers at risk for fraudulent charges. However, a large amount of ID theft is perpetuated via low-tech methods: stolen wallets, stolen trash, and stolen mail. Mail theft is something you can take steps to prevent. • Check your mail as promptly as possible after de- livery; don't leave it in your mailbox overnight. • Have the post office hold your mail while you're on vacation or away from home for extended periods. • Consider getting your bill or statement directly from a company's website, rather than by mail. • See if your bank or credit union has free online bill -pay (many do). • Use the letter slots at your post office to mail pay- ments/letters, rather than from your mailbox. • NEVER send cash or coins in the mail. • Work with your neighbors to install a security "cluster mailbox." This needs to be purchased by the users and you will need to contact the post office to make sure the one you choose meets the standards set by USPS. (Neighbor- hood cluster mailbox example shown at right.) • If your neighbors decline to chip in to pay for a cluster mailbox, get an individual security mailbox. It should include a "pull out" opening that is large enough for magazines and small padded envelopes. Invest in the strongest and most solid mail- box you can afford. (Individual secure mailbox example shown at left) • Call 911 if your mail is missing or is found lying on the ground, or to report any strangers you see loitering near neighborhood mailboxes. • • • 7. Tukwila Police Department Crime Prevention - 206-431-2197 - CrimePrevention@TukwilaWA.gov IIII1IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Dr. leuss Night_Thursday Febeuary 37th 6i00.8= pm Join us at the Tukwila Community Center as we celebrate Dr. Seuss's Birthday! The Cat in the Hat -- will be on hand to loin in the fun as we enjoy bouncers, arts & crafts, food, games, and much, much more! You will receive a free book for being a part of the celebration! 0 0 community schools TUKWILA I,\RKy k RECREAIIIIN IIIIIIlIIIII1IIIIIIIII Is there money out there waiting for you to find it? Perhaps you've heard someone talk about finding their name online, claiming and receiving money owed to them. This happens by searching State databases that hold information about "unclaimed property". What exactly does that mean? Unclaimed property refers to money or intangible prop- erty being held by an organization that has not had con- tact with the owner for an extended period of time. The property is considered "unclaimed" or abandoned after it has been held for a specified period of time, during which there has been no contact from the owner and a good faith effort has been made to find such owner. This effort includes "Letters of Due Diligence" sent to the valid addresses of owners with unclaimed property of $75.00 or more. Banks, credit unions, insurance companies, utilities, cor- porations, retailers and government entities are some of the many sources of unclaimed property. Typically this property includes bank accounts, utility deposits, and uncashed pay- roll, refund or ex- pense checks. It also d includes some types of unclaimed court monies, gift cards, and insurance pay- ment checks. Real estate, vehicles and most other physical property is not considered un- claimed property. Holders of unclaimed property may either re- port and turn over the property to the State of Washington, or report unclaimed property to the State of Washington but hold the property at the organization level. Either way, State law protects unclaimed property until it can be returned to its owner. Heirs and rightful owners can claim prop- erty reported since 1955, and there is no time limit for filing a claim. While Tukwila reports all unclaimed property to the State of Washington, since 2012 it has held the property at City level. Claims and payroll checks are considered abandoned after a one-year dor- mancy period. Bail bond refunds issued from the Tukwila Municipal Court are considered "un- claimed" after a two-year dormancy period. There's valuable information available online about pursuing unclaimed property: filing a claim, claiming the contents of safety deposit boxes, filing for unclaimed property in another state, the rules for securities, and more. Beware of unclaimed money scams. There are people who pretend to be the government and offer to send you unclaimed money for a fee. Government agencies will not call you about un- claimed money or assets. Never pay anyone to get your own money back. Find out if you have unclaimed property owed to you or your business by visiting the Department of Revenue's unclaimed property website - go to UCP.DOR.WA.gov. You can also call Washington State's Unclaimed Property Information Line at 800-435-2429. Emergency training for citizens offered The City of Tukwila Fire Depart- ment and Office of Emergency Management are again offering their popular FEMA -sponsored Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training at no charge. The next CERT class starts on Tuesday, March 25, 2014. Following a large scale emergency, professional responders may not be immediately available as they are tasked with multiple priorities. Through CERT training, individuals and organizations learn life-saving response skills to help each other until professionals arrive. CERT includes 21 hours of training plus a simulated disaster drill. Topics covered include the following: COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM Hazard Identification & Disaster Preparedness Fire Safety & Suppression Response Team Organization & Communication Simple Triage & Rapid Treatment Light Search & Rescue Disaster Psychology & Emotional Impacts Disaster Medical Operations Terrorism Awareness Comprehensive Final Simulated Disaster Drill Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6:00 to 9:00PM, for four weeks. The final drill and graduation will be Saturday, April 19, from 8:OOAM to 12:00 NOON. Participants must attend all classes plus the final drill in order to receive a Certificate of Completion. To register, please contact the Tukwila Office of Emergency Manage- ment at 206-971-8742, or send an email to CERT@TukwilaWA.gov. City of Tukwila Surface Water Management Program The Public Works Department will hold a workshop about updating the City's Surface Water Management Program (SWMP) for 2014. You're invited to join us Wednesday, March 12, 2014 from 5:00 to 6:OOPM, in the Foster Conference Room at Tukwila Public Works Department 6300 Southcenter Blvd, Suite 100 The City's National Pollutant Discharge (NPDES) Phase II Permit sets requirements for meetings and evaluation of SWMP elements: Public education and outreach Public involvement and participation Illicit discharge detection and elimination Controlling runoff from new development, redevelopment and construction sites Pollution prevention and operation & maintenance for municipal operations We hope to see you at this SWMP Workshop. Your input will be very valuable to the City's effort to reduce storm water pollution and erosion. If you are unable to attend but would like to provide sug- gestions or ideas, please contact us: PHONE Greg - 206-431-2442 EMAIL SWMP@TukwilaWA.gov MAIL: Greg Villanueva, NPDES Coordinator Department of Public Works 6300 Southcenter Blvd., Suite 100 Tukwila, WA 98188 Meeting agendas, City programs, recreation activities, publications and more... get the most current information at TukwilaWA.gov! 10 FEBRUARY 2014 « www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com tukwilasports Bulldogs satisfy hunger t;I RtS RASNETe,qtt, r +m Avv7nN.s *OsTi?T IU LL000S Foster High School fans and players celebrate after a win over the Renton High Indians at the buzzer. Dean A. Radford/Tukwila Reporter 8-6 boys make it to postseason BY DEAN A. RADFORD DRADFORD@TUKWILAREPORTER.COM Isaac Tucker, coach of the Foster High boys bas- ketball team, has a word to describe his team: hun- gry. That "hunger" resulted in an 8-6 record in Sea - mount League play and a trip to the sub -district tournament. The Bulldogs stumbled in the first two games, losing to Fife and Sumner. The final subdistrict game was last Friday night, against Steilacoom. The results weren't available by the Tukwila Reporter deadline. However, win or lose Friday, the Bulldogs were still playing in this week's district tournament at high school gyms in Tacoma and at Pacific Lutheran University. "I think the most special aspect of this team is having 10 guys who want to succeed on the court more than anything right now ... it drives them," said Tucker just before the postseason. There were growing pains along the way, he said. "Their desire has kept them hungry, attentive and open to coaching during the downswings of the sea- son;" he said. One of the upswings of the season was twice beat- ing the Renton Indians, including the second time at the buzzer by one point. The Bulldogs have been on a mission to reach the postseason since the season began, said their second -year coach. 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David Patton, who placed third at 160 pounds at the Seamount tourna- ment, was an alternate to the regional tournament. Mark Schenck placed fourth at 132 pounds and Daynon Jackson placed fourth at 152 pounds at the Seamount tournament. Foster wrestlers won dual meets and tournaments during the wres- tling season. For example, Woyvodich won wrestling at 126 pounds in the dual meet against Hazen, Cuellar was first at 120 pounds and Patton was first at 160 pounds. Woyvodich won the Klahowya Klassic tournament at 120 pounds and placed second at the Gut Check Challenge in Olympia. And Cuellar placed third at the Sky Valley Classic in Sultan. Woyvodich, a junior, already has experience at the state tournament, placing fourth last year at 113 pounds and fourth at 106 pounds as a fresh- man. [ BULLDOGS from page 10] league's first team, senior wing Ben Mitchell to the second team and se- nior wing Max Montoya received an honorable mention. "Roberson is clearly the motor that makes this wagon go," said Tucker. "He has a sixth gear that most people don't have, and he stays in it every second he's on the floor:' For the second year in a row, Rob- erson has led the league in rebounds (14 a game) and blocked shots (2 1/2 a game) and this year placed fourth in scoring, averaging 14 points a game. Just before the postseason, Tucker said the Bulldogs hadn't peaked yet and he hoped that happened at the district tournament this week. "We talk all year about how every game and every practice has one pur- pose and that's to grow together as a team and put us in position to have success in the middle of February." Students of the Month, Maximilian Montoya, left, and Lea Buenavista. Two Foster students honored Lea Adelaine Buenavista and Maximilian Montoya are Tukwila Southcenter Rotary's Students of the Month for January. The local Rotary club selects a Foster High male and female senior each month for recognition based on: • Academic achievement for students pursuing four- year, two-year or trade/technical schools or apprentice- ships. • Community involvement or service including being involved at the school level. • Outstanding character and strong work ethic. • On track for graduation. Students get civics lesson Five Foster High students and ASB adviser Tracy Garza travelled to Olympia Monday, Jan. 27, for a hands-on civics lesson in state government while tour- ing the Capitol. They advocated for important issues, such as services for homeless youth and education funding. They spoke with Gov. Jay Inslee, local representatives and Supreme Court Justice Debra Stephens. The students experienced all three branches of gov- ernment. Those attending were Armen Papyan, Angelie Teng, Nandina Cengic, Nakita Brusnighan and Kevin Vo. 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A portion of the proceeds from the sale of audio CDs of the anthology will go to- ward a scholarship fund for students in the project. 1 Chef Thong Ung prepares a dish at his Yamada Teriyaki. ON THE COVER: Ung and the family photo from Disneyland. Dean A. Radford/Tukwila Reporter Thong and Chiev Ung fled war-torn Cambodia for America, where they built a new life, raised four successful sons — and gave back to Tukwila YAMADA TERIYAKI WHERE: 345 Ando- ver Park E., Tukwila PHONE: 206-575- 0741 HOURS: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Sunday WEBSITE: yama- dateriyaki.com BY DEAN A. RADFORD DRADFORD@TUKWILAREPORTER.COM Thong Ung remembers the "killing fields" of his homeland, Cambodia, where hundreds of thousands of his countrymen were killed before he left the war-torn country in 1982. As a youngster, he also remembers returning from school, dropping his backpack and work- ing in his family's restaurant. He served custom- ers and worked hard. "In Cambodia, what parents do you have to do;' he says. Ung is doing just that, running his successful Yamada Teriyaki on Andover Park East in Tuk- wila. He and his wife Chiev have lived in Tukwi- la for nearly 30 years, where they've raised four successful sons. He instilled that work ethic in his sons and something else - do something good for your community. Talking about his family and his homeland brings tears to his eyes. Ung talks with pride about what's on his menu, including Chinese recipes he learned from his father and a Cam- bodian soup. His sons made sure he had some Western food on his extensive menu, such as a Philly cheesesteak and a French dip sandwich. Ung carved out some time one recent morn- ing before the busy lunch hour to tell his sto- ry and his family's story and to talk about his food and his long career in the food industry in America. He started as a dishwasher. Forty years ago in the mid-1970s, Ung was a young man in his 20s. The Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia was filling mass graves with any- one it felt threatened its control over the Asian country, what some called genocide. Ung, who was born in 1952, and Chiev mar- ried when he was 22 and she was 19. Twice, Ung lived in refugee camps in Thai- land, the first time in 1979 without Chiev. They both had parents to care for and she was with them. Ung returned to Cambodia several months later, but then he returned to a camp in Thailand with Chiev and other family members. He interpreted for others in camp, knowing how to speak Thai, Chinese, Cambodian and a little Laotian. Wiping away tears, Ung talks about a life that was torn by war and then uplifted in his new home. But even in America, life has not been easy for him or for many others, even today. "From the bottom of my heart, I want every- body to be successful," he says, in tears. "I know how hard it is with no food to eat. No medical;' he says. In the refugee camp, Ung prayed for his fam- ily - make sure they're not killed. The Ungs did survive, arriving in Seattle on April 22, 1982, with only $15. They lived on Beacon Hill. A year earlier, his parents and a brother and sister had arrived in America and sponsored Thong and Chiev. One of Ung's first jobs was baking donuts. "I worked at the donut shop evenings, mornings I go to school to study ESL," he says. When he arrived in America, his English was limited to "yes" and "no." He worked at a deli at the Outpatient Medi- cal Center in Northgate in Seattle, Flying Food Group and Marriott Flight Kitchen and Sky Chef. For a time he held at second job at Fred- erick and Nelson. Every day (he emphasizes the words), he worked non-stop, 71 or 72 hours a week, to support his family. He started as a dishwasher at the Marriott Flight Kitchen, working his way up to chef cook in the international foods. It was through these experiences that he honed his skills as a Western and international chef. In 1984 the Ungs bought a house in Tukwila; with hard work, they paid off the loan. Married for 14 years, Ungs started their fam- ily. Their first-born son is Uyjien or Jonathan as he's known. He's 27 and works in investment banking in South Africa. He was followed by Uykhang or Brian, 26, who works for Amazon; Uyhun or Stephan, [ more UNGS page 13 Thong Ung offers varied menu of international, Western food at eatery [UNGS from page 12] is a graduate of Foster and Stanford, where he earned degrees in human biology and computer science and works for Google in California, and Uyseah or Thomas, 21, who's studying aerospace engineering at the University of Washington. Ung has told his sons his story of life in Cambodia, of how much he wanted to leave his war -town native land and find a new life in America, with opportunities for him and his family. He's taught them that when they grow up, they should do something for the com- munity "Do something good, because this coun- try gave me a very good life," he said. The Ung family visited Cambodia in 1999 to attend a family wedding. The Ungs themselves have been married for 42 years, or maybe two years, if you're a bureaucrat. As refugees, the Ungs arrived in America with no personal docu- ments, including a marriage certifi- cate. But they needed one about two years ago to apply for health benefits. So, Ung approached Joan Hernandez, a former and longtime member of the Tukwila City Council who has known the Ungs since May 2000. She and her husband Richard chaperoned Uyjien on a Sister City visit to Ikawa, Japan. Hernandez got them in touch with Tuk- wila Municipal Court Judge Kimberly Walden, who helped them with paperwork. Then, on Sept. 4, 2012, on the Ungs' 40th wedding anniversary, Walden performed their wedding; Hernandez was the witness. "Now I have to be nice to my wife," Ung says, laughing. Chiev often works side-by-side with her longtime husband at their restaurant. He has one cook who works for him. www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com » FEBRUARY 2014 i 13 "Daddy, you're old now. Don't work too hard. Just get up and relax;' his sons say. But the time goes fast in the restaurant, taking orders and doing prep work. His customers are like friends and he enjoys the socializing. He wants the community to know that he serves dinner, too. Chiev and Thong Ung often work together at Yamada Teriiyaki. She also has a separate job in the food industry. Dean A. Radford/Tukwila Reporter The Ungs have operated Yamada Teri- yaki since 2007, the same year they took a family vacation to Disneyland. Standing in his restaurant, Ung proudly holds a photo of he and his family: It proclaims "Disney- land, Where dreams come true" Ung offers an extensive menu of about 80 items of not only teriyaki and stir fry but Western and international food as well. Teriyaki sauce, of course, is a key ingre- dient. Every restaurant has its own sauce. Ung's teriyaki sauce incudes soy sauce, ginger, sugar, powdered garlic, Saki, pine- apple juice and 7UP. "I make sure it tastes good;' he says. "You want to make your customers happy." Some of what makes his customers hap- piest are his hot spicy chicken, Pad Thai, fried rice and his own creation, Oriental Chicken Salad. I tried the chicken pot stickers, with tea. The flavors came through and the spices weren't overpowering. A customer walks in. "What can I do for you?" Ung asks, laughing easily with the man. "One Philly with fries to go; he calls out Tukwila Rotary sponsoring Let's Strike Out Hunger The Tukwila Rotary Club is once again sponsoring the Let's Strike Out Hunger bowlathon to benefit the Tukwila Food Pantry. The event is 10 a.m.- noon Saturday, March 29, at ACME Bowl, 100 An- dover Park W, Tukwila. Bowler checkin is at 9:30 a.m. The entry fee is a mini- mum of $200 per team (four members). The dead- line is March 15 or until the event is full. For event information, bowler registration and sponsorship opportunities, visit the Rotary Club web- site, www tukwilarotary. org. For answers to ques- tions, contact Kathy Foster at 206-674-4673 or send an email to strikeouthunger@ tukwilarotary.org. The Tukwila Pantry pro- vides food to hundreds of residents in and around Tukwila. Affordable Wills Simple Will $300.00 Trust Will for minor children $350.00 Community Prop. 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He could interpret for residents who don't speak the native language, just like he did in the refugee camps on Thailand. "I like to volunteer back to my commu- nity," he says. "I live in my Tukwila city I know everybody:' Ung found opportunity and success in America and his wish that his sons do the same has come true. Hernandez's friendship with the Ungs goes back to that first meeting in 2000. Over the years, the Ungs shared their cul- tural festivals with Hernandez. "Thong and his wife are proud examples of immigrants who have gone through great hardships to achieve the American dream by working hard to raise a family, own their own home, and put four sons through college;' says Hernandez. Dean A. Radford can be reached at 425- 255-3484, ext. 5150. FREE Bingo Imperial Bingo Connection 3100 East Valley Rd. 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Once again, community members are invited to hear these experiences through a poetry anthology called "Stories of Arrival," au- thored by Foster High School ELL students. For many, leav- ing their native country meant saying goodbye to family and friends, enduring refugee camps, and seeing life -and - death violence. For all, the journey has involved negotiat- ing a new meaning of home, both physically and emotion- ally. For the past five years, pro - released during a com- munity celebration at 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, at Foster High School, 4242 S. 144th St., Tukwila. Everyone is invited to purchase the anthology (proceeds go towards a scholar- ship fund for the ELL students) and celebrate alongside the young poets as they read their stories. Audience members are guaranteed to leave with a much deeper sense of the struggles and joys that make up our immigrant students' daily reality. As Hecht explains, "Each young person in this project shares the experience of hav- ing left a homeland which in many instances was a result of forced migration due to the consequences of war and violent conflict...With breath- taking beauty and clarity they have opened their memory boxes and their hearts so that we come close to what and who they have loved and lost." Professional poet Merna Ann Hecht watch- es Foster High students record their "Stories of Arrival" at Jack Straw Studios earlier this month. fessional poet Merna Ann Hecht has helped the students write their poetry, which they then read aloud and record at Jack Straw Studios in Seattle with assistance from vocal coaches. The collaboration is so powerful that radio station KBSC 91 .3 airs the recordings in April for National Poetry Month. This year, the 2014 anthol- ogy, which includes an audio CD of the recordings, will be school connection is presented by the Tukwila School District Tukwila School District #406 www.tukwila.wednet.edu 206.901.8000 4640 South 144th Street Tukwila, Washington 98168 Board of Directors: Mark Wahlstrom, President 206.243.9855 Steve Mullet, Vice -President 206.244.7553 Mary Fertakis 206.767.6053 Dave Larson 206.244.2313 Alicia Waterton 206.248.4302 Superintendent: Dr. Nancy Coogan 206.901.8006 "My Memories" by Benu Ghimire (Sample poem from the anthology) I remember the first day in the U.S. I felt incomplete Without my family. I missed my refugee camp, Knowing everyone around me. I remember my Mom Said that the U.S. Is not like home. She said the U.S. Is a scary place Because we are so different. I remember that The first day of school I got lost, like a fish losing water. It was not easy To speak English for me. I remember the first taste of American food It made me sick. It does not have Salt, heavy chili, or cooking tomatoes. In the U.S., There are streams of cars. People do not walk too much. In Nepal, We have streams of feet. People walk for more than 50 miles. Mom, you were right U.S. is not our home. Mom, you were wrong U.S. is not a scary place. U.S. is not the place You thought it was. Facebook's the place: Ask questions, see what's happening in schools Connect with the Tukwila School District on a social level—you will get critical information/alerts plus access to the day-to-day happenings in schools. Here's where to find us: www.facebook.com/tukwilaschools www.twitter.com/tukwilaschools www.youtube.com/tukwilaschools www.flickr.com/photos/tukwilaschools www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com » FEBRUARY 2014 15 Tukwila School District #406 February 2014 Two community -oriented seniors earn prestigious full -ride scholarship ATS' T HIGH SCHOOL CUHGRAIRILAT/OHS CIN MINIM RCT SIHI SHOL.ffl HTP TRINITY LUTHERH HIGH SCHOOL C° RfTUI..RTI)yy41- ACT SIXR$CHOL R AIL MURTHIPEST UHIIIEr munity Foster High School seniors Immanuel Gounder and Ciin Nuam this month were awarded full -tuition scholarships from the Act Six Leadership Initia- tive. Selected through a rigorous three-month competition among more than 900 applicants, these two student leaders rose to the top because of their distinctive leadership, academic potential, and commitment to making a dif- ference in their community. Gounder will attend Northwest University next fall; Nuam will at- tend Trinity Lutheran College. Act Six empowers young lead- ers—ethnically diverse and mostly first -generation and low- income—to make a difference on their college campus and in their communities. To date, 90 percent of Act Six scholars have graduated or are still enrolled in college, a retention rate that far exceeds the national average. Nearly 85 percent have brought their degrees back to their home communities and are making the Pacific Northwest a more vibrant and just region. "I plan to stay involved in com- service and to become a leader at Northwest University by doing what I can to help my peers," Gounder said. That includes developing programs to encourage local youth to stay away from drugs and alcohol and to pursue higher education, he added. Attendance program makes a big difference When Tukwila Elementary kicked off a campaign to improve attendance and decrease tardies this school year, ad- ministrators knew the students would be excited to win an ice cream party if their class improved the most each month. But they didn't realize how excited! Suddenly, the students them- selves are encouraging each other to come to school and be on time, and they are talking about the importance of good attendance. For the first time in more than 35 years of collective memory, Tukwila Elementary in early February had a day with no unexcused absences—a major milestone! Our other elementaries are looking at the model for their own schools. New partnership aims to keep student athletes safe Thanks to an innovative new partnership with Children's Hospital, this year the Foster High athletic program has full -coverage from a certified athletic trainer, Geniqua Harris. She is on campus for practices and games to oversee emergency treatment, injury prevention and rehabilitation, education about sports nutrition and conditioning routines, and concussion testing. "She is working to protect the best interest of our student athletes," said dis- trict athletic director J.D. Hill. "She helps ensure their health comes first." Give students a lift • • Please donate Metro passes Our students are going places—or at least they are trying. From internships to community -service events to educational opportunities, Tukwila students need regional mobility, and they often request assistance from schools to afford bus fares. King County Metro cannot offer us low-income fare tick- ets, so we are asking for your help: Please take advantage of and donate any free King County Metro Transit tickets you come across. A few good sources for free tickets include the Seattle Chinook Book, www.chinookbook.net, and the Transit Incentives Program, which offers eight free passes whenever you renew your vehicle tabs through May 2014. Your Metro ticket donations can be dropped off at the Tukwila School District Administration Building, 4640 S. 144th St., Tukwila, weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Collect Box Tops to support schools Helping your local middle school is as easy as clipping a logo from sundry products that are already in your home! Please collect Box Top for Education coupons—they are on cereal boxes, frozen food, paper products, and even Hanes undergarments—and mail or deliver them to Showalter Mid- dle School, 4628 S. 144th St., Tukwila, 98168. Every Box Top coupon can be redeemed by the school for 10 cents. That money will be used for supplies, field -trip scholarships, or other neces- sities. The next redemption date is Feb. 25, but the school will continue to collect Box Top coupons throughout the year. Go to www.boxtops4educa- tion.com to see a list of all participat- ing products. Together, we can make a big difference for students! Family Emergency Night Are you prepared? • • Foster High School's student SAFE Club is hosting a Family Emergency Night at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, at Foster High School, 4242 S. 144th St., Tukwila. Everyone is invited to learn how to prepare for an emergency, including what to stock in a home pantry and safety/emergency kit. There will be door prizes, live demonstrations, information booths, a light meal, translation services, and a coloring table for kids. Award-winning guest speaker Mohamed Ali will talk about the dangers of carbon monoxide, and local organizations and businesses will be there with giveaways. Don't miss it! Go green! 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