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SCHOOL CONNECTIONS: Tukwila School District update, pages 14-15 [see us online lkwww.tukwilareporter.com 2 ( OCTOBER 2014 « www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com Mayor proposes 'prudent' two-year budget BY DEAN A. RADFORD DRADFORD@TUKWILAREPORTER.COM Mayor Jim Haggerton presented his last budget to the Tukwila City Council on Oct. 6, a two-year document that sets the policy direction for the city. Haggerton, who has served two terms as mayor, will not seek a third term next year. "First and foremost, the 2015-2016 bien- nial budget is financially prudent," Hagger- ton said in his speech. "We have held the line on new expenditures and made smart investments for our future" The budget calls for spending roughly $261 million in 2015 and 2016. The council will spend most of October and November reviewing the budget pro- posal, holding a public hearing on Nov. 10 at a Committee of the Whole meeting and then adopting the budget on Dec. 1 City officials have been working most of the year with each other and the commu- 1--ce ffkrit wte\, Each holiday season Tukwila Parks and Recreation organizes a holiday giving program in partnership with the Tukwila Police Department and Tukwila School District for local children in need. This program relies on generous citizens who are interested in purchasing new gift items for them. By participating in this program, you can truly make a difference in the life of a local child. If you or your business would like to share in the spirit of giving, contact Shannon Fisher at 206-768-2822 or shannon.fisher@tukwilawa.gov AVTVIII/ HMVEST CARJtWL Join in the fun with a costume contest, Halloween crafts, games, and much more. Bring your friends, dress up in your best costume and come have some Pizza by the slice and other concession items will be available for a nominal fee. `1�ou�Ish, Hearfty, I�h� -kzf AN, THURSDAY, October 30 Tukwila Community Center 6-8PM KVt/I t PARKS& RECREATG.RTUKWILA COMMUNITY CENTER I 12424 -42nd Ave 8, Tukwila, WA 98168 I (206) 768-2822 nity to determine priorities and new initia- tives for the 2015-2016 budget. In March the city held a budget forum for the community and conducted a bud- get survey. The budget proposal will align with the city's Strategic Plan adopted in 2012 by the City Council. The city's priorities include: • Tukwila International Boulevard com- munity transformation • Community livability • Create community partners to imple- ment city-wide plans and visions • Develop/implement comprehensive economic development plan • Continue to create a more effective or- ganization • Improved communications and com- munity identity The public can read Haggerton s budget address and review his budget proposal online at the City of Tukwila's website, www.tukwila.gov. ... halloween happenings Find the seven differences between the two pictures. • y -1111446,, 46. Z111114 FC Quality Food Centers www.QFC.com STREET Halloween Decor Select Varieties 200<0 ff Shelf Tag Reflects Savings With Card Seasonal selection vanes by store and Is limited to stock on nand. 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"Why are we here?" he asked the large crowd inside what once was Circuit City and was trans- formed almost overnight by flow- ers, bright red curtains and elec- tricity for the Washington Place groundbreaking. Former Gov. Gary Locke, third from right, was among the dignitar- ies who spoke at the groundbreaking Sept. 25 for Washington Place in Southcenter.To his left are the project's developers Christine and Omar Lee. To his right is Mayor Jim Haggerton and members of the Tukwila Council De'Sean Quinn, Verna Seal, Joe Duffie and Kate Kruller. Dean A. Radford/Tukwila Reporter. "We are here celebrating eco- nomic development," he said, in answering his "It's about badly needed jobs, Tukwila Pantry board in search of a treasurer The Tukwila Pantry Board of Directors is seeking appli- cants for a treasurer. This is a volunteer position, requiring about five to eight hours a month. The treasurer attends the monthly board meeting, as well as is responsible for creating and imple- menting the policies and procedures that surround the organization's finances. If interested, contact Board President, Micah Kurtz (micah_kurtz@yahoo.com) or Executive Director Joe Tice (joe@tukwilapantry.org) or call 206-431-8293. OPEN HOUSE Wednesday, November 5 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm 1117939 www.kennedyhs.0rg good -paying jobs for the commu- nity and transforming this area into a very livable place," he said. The 418,000 -square -foot, $120 million tower will include 370 market -rate apartments, a 189 - room, business -class hotel and a 90 -seat restaurant. It will have a rooftop garden, clubhouse and fitness facility. The project is scheduled for completion in spring 2017. The Washington Place project is an- ticipated to create more than 1,600 jobs. Washington Place is the dream of Omar and Christine Lee, who also developed the Great Wall Shopping Mall in Kent. "As many of you know, this is a dream come true for me, one that I knew was possible but took a lot of twists and turns along the way," he said. "With this building, we are cre- ating thousands of jobs and giv- ing many others a chance to make memories right where we stand," he said. In his remarks Mayor Jim Hag- gerton called the groundbreaking a "joyous occasion" not only for the Lees but the City of Tukwila. Haggerton said Washington Place - the tallest building be- tween Seattle and Tacoma - will kick off the city's vision for the Southcenter district as an urban center when people live, work and shop. "The Washington Place de- velopment will fundamentally change the Tukwila Southcenter District in a positive and phe- nomenal way. Our vision for this area has been a walkable, dense and pedestrian -friendly area, where people can live, work and enjoy all the things that are avail- able in Tukwila." 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A, Kent, WA 98032 STORY IDEAS: dradford@ tukwilareporter.com ONLINE CALENDAR: tukwilareporter.com 'Treasure' Betty Gully now a Hall of Famer There's no doubt that individu- als with strong ties to Tukwila have made a difference in their commu- nity and the world. They've been honored for their contributions as "Treasures of Tukwila" or as inductees into the Foster High School Alumni Hall of Fame. Betty Gully, who died in 2013, is unique. Tukwila has made her a "treasure" and now Foster will induct her into its Hall of Fame. Betty, who graduated from Fos- ter in 1957, will become the sev- enth alumnus inducted into the Hall of Fame, at 7 p.m. Oct. 29, at Foster, 4242 S. 144th St. Those seven have made Tukwila and Foster known on the world stage - literally in the case of pia- nist Walt Wagner, a 1961 Foster graduate inducted in 2013. The first inductee was Steve Mul- let, a 1961 graduate who served two terms as Tukwila's mayor and is now a member of the Tukwila School Board. He was inducted in 2008. There have been four other in- ductees between Mullet and Wag- ner - Tim Parker, class of 1966, Bill Cummings, class of 1934, Jim Harding, class of 1977, and Jeff Thornton, class of 1976. Note that Betty is the first wom- an inducted into the Hall of Fame. Leading off the row of Hall of Fam- ers is a picture of Ava Sophia Ad- ams, Foster's first graduate. Her story is told in this month's Tukwi- la Reporter, written by 1966 gradu- ate Ron Lamb. Betty and her husband Paul, who died in 2012, received the "Treasures of Tukwila" award in 2002. Their personal service to Tukwila was immeasurable, from fostering and nurturing Tukwila's kids to bringing the arts to South King County to sharing the bounty from their garden. Their gardening prowess will be remembered Oct. 25, when the city dedicates Gully Gardens, for years known as the Riverton Pea Patch on Macadam Road. The dedication is at 10 a.m., overlooking the gar- den area, at 4101 S. 131st St. z` W *_v V c vu A boo-tiful time for Tukwila schools Happy October! This is certainly a festive season for many of our families, with the major holidays of Eid ul-Adha, Yom Kippur, and Dashain just behind us and Dia de la Muertes on the horizon. Of course, there's also Halloween with its popular tradition that seems to unite children of all cultures through the promise of candy! No worries, though — this month is all treat and no trick when it comes to our schools. In that spirit, let me start with a recommendation: A Bulldog makes a perfect Halloween costume, don't you think? Don your purple gear, put your best paw forward, and head to Foster High School's Home- coming game against Evergreen at 7 p.m. on Oct. 31. Homecoming is a real community celebration every year, and this one's even more sig- nificant because we are honoring Foster's centennial year (the 100th anniversary of its first graduate). We want all alumni and anyone who feels a connection with Foster to take part. This month, I am also happy to report that a national expert has given our schools major kudos. Mutiu Fagbayi — a leadership and school -improvement coach — helped facilitate our community -wide stra- tegic planning process last year, and he is now leading us through meaningful implementation of that document. This is a man who travels extensively to districts throughout the United States and the globe. Recently, he spent time at each of our schools in classrooms, working with principals on their own year-end goals and strategies. He reported back that he saw evidence of great teaching happen- ing in every school, and that we are far ahead of many districts in standards-based, career/college-aligned curriculum and lessons. His most lasting impression, however, had to do with the greatness of our students and the heart of our organization. In fact, he said we are the winners of the "student lottery" in public education because our hall- ways are filled with respectful engaged students who eagerly want to learn; and, just as luckily, our staff members are deeply caring, highly skilled educators. In other words, we have the perfect foundation for increasing achievement for every child. Now, this comes as no surprise to me, but I had to share this outside assessment with you, too, because it's hard to get a sense of a school system if you are not in the hallways every day. We are well on our way with strategic plan implementation, setting an annual subset of goals and a rigorous, data -driven system of accountability (which we will share in public forums and post on line). But sometimes the less quantifiable feel of a school is the best indicator of the learning envi- ronment, and Mr. Fagbayi wants you to know that Tukwila schools are optimistic, safe, nurturing places for children — and we are only going to get better. I can't wait! Just a few items to note as we strengthen instructional practices in line with our strategic plan: We are kicking off an entirely new literacy framework this week, with intense training for teachers; . c ~o Z C W v o� V 2 [ more COOGAN page 5 ] How would you vote if gun pointed at your family? In recent years, some nationally promi- nent socially conservative politicians have reversed or modified their policy posi- tions once they learned that their family members would be hurt by such policies. We are all human, so we understand this on a gut level. It is, however, disappoint- ing that the same care and concern did not extend to their constituents prior to that point. Soon we will be voting on the issue of background checks and gun owner- ship. Let's put aside our sterile argu- ments regarding background checks and gun rights. These arguments incline us to look past the grim realities of gun -related deaths in our communities. I invite you to explore your feelings on this subject. Imagine that your vote was THE deciding vote making it possible to purchase guns without background checks. Now imagine that the person you love most in the world is gunned down by an individual who would not own a gun through legal means if he or she had been subject to a background check. How would you feel about that? Keep that feeling in mind as you fill out your ballot this year. Tukwila Reporter columnist Chuck Parrish can be reached via email at chuckpar- rish2009@gmail.com 1 www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com » OCTOBER 2014 5 Tukwila's 'crapper' uncovered at museum BY: PAT BRODIN Volunteers for the Tukwila His- torical Society have been hard at work completing the improve- ments to the large bathroom. The updated lavatory will meet current codes for accessibility re- quirements and is now complete- ly revamped with all new plumb- ing to accommodate some great looking fixtures. In the process of ripping out the walls, some things were discovered that remind us about the mysteries that can re- main hidden for decades - espe- cially in a structure built in 1922 that was a schoolhouse, a City Hall and court, and a library. Situ- ated on the North Hill along 59th Avenue South next to Fire Sta- tion 52, it is presently the Tukwila Heritage and Cultural Center and it has its own story to tell. In order to replace the old wa- ter supply and cast-iron drain waste piping, the rear wall had to be completely torn out. It was a messy job with the old lathe and plaster wall, and several inches of During renovations at the museum, this reservoir and pieces of a pull - chain toilet were found; the commode was found at a second -use store in Seattle. Tukwila Historical Society the recycled blown -in insulation. Behind the wall about seven feet high was a box. It was unrecog- nizable until a volunteer brushed away the insulation to reveal that is was copper and oak. The 20- Duwamish restoration Saturday DuwamishAlive! is doing its major fall restoration event for four hours starting at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at 12 -plus lo- cations in the Duwamish River Watershed. Volunteer opportunities vary widely from working on the Duwamish River in boats, removing debris; planting native plants and removing invasive weeds in habitats which include a natural bog, sites along the river or in urban forests. The work is suitable for the entire family. Snacks, tools and instruction are provided. Sign up at http://www.duwamishalive. org. [COOGAN from page 4] our elementary schools have recently in- troduced an online, non-linguistic, fun (yes, fun!) supplemental program for the math curriculum that has all levels of learners raving; and we have developed a comprehensive technology professional - development calendar for all of our educa- tors, which will have them using technol- ogy tools to support and assess the learning of individual students every day. Oh, and did I mention that Foster High School just held one of its most successful college fairs, with the representatives from Harvard and Penn staying long after the end of the event to talk to (recruit?!) our students? Our district's diversity is an asset, and these top colleges agree. By all accounts, October is certainly a ch -eerie and boo-tiful time in the Tukwila schools! See you at the Homecoming game. In service, Nancy Coogan Dr. Nancy Coogan is superintendent of the Tukwila School District. She can be reached at coogann@tukwila.wednet.edu. Don't forgets 'AUBURN- fom local to READ FAVORITES! our BLOGS PWLR RENTONk MAPLE corn REPORTER V� VALLEY u NTR REPORTER REPORTER .com SOUND PUBLISHING INC. 1103100 inch wide box was gingerly re- moved and turned out to be an old gravity reservoir for a vintage pull -chain toilet. It had heavy- duty, cast steel parts, a chain, and copper floats. The finished oak was in fine condition and it was entirely copper -lined. A member of the Tukwila Historical Society found the actual commode at a vintage second -use store in Se- attle that fits the 1920s time pe- riod when the building served as Tukwila School. It's a definite mu- seum piece and Society members joked about finding their historic collections behind the walls. Also uncovered behind the wall was an antique cork -stopped Sani-Clor bottle which is now on display. One last anecdote to this story is about the man who invented this toilet. It was none other than Thomas Crapper (1836 - 1910), a sanitary pioneer and success- ful entrepreneur who started his own company. If you don't believe me, look it up. He introduced plumbed -in bathroom fittings and began supplying goods in the 1880s to the nobility under the reign of Queen Victoria. Even the Queen's son, Edward, Prince of Wales, who had the finest wares for the bathrooms at Sandring- ham House in the County of Nor- folk could attest that this was no ordinary "crapper." Remember how as kids, we all would pon- der the question "Who put the butter in butterfly?" Now with the vintage crapper there's no further need to wonder. Having just now read about this humble commode, you're sure to have a speedy come -back to the next Trivial Pursuit challenge down at the local watering hole. Pat Brodin is a member of the Tukwila Historical Society. The historical society operates the Tuk- wila Heritage and Cultural Center, 14475 59th Ave. S. The center can be reached by phone at 206 -244 - HIST or via email at tukwilaher- itagectr@tukwilahistory.org. FREE Bingo Imperial Bingo Connection 3100 East Valley Rd. 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As Foster celebrates its centennial this school year, new details of its first graduate have come to light. Ava was already taking high school classes at Foster by then, having entered as a 16 -year-old eighth grader just three years before. She requested that she be placed in the eighth grade so that she would have a solid background for high school work. She received the first diploma Foster ever granted, on June 11, 1915. She was 20 years old. In the 1916 school yearbook, she was de- scribed as "faithful, diligent, and intensely studious, conscientiously devoted to duty, wherever duty might call .. " Compassionate and kind, she also was formal, frugal and particular about the way things were done, say those who knew her in Hot Springs, Mont., where she lived her final 40 years. Growing up in Arkansas, she faced a hard life until moving to Riverton, now a neighborhood in the city of Tukwila. Her mother and father lost four children be- fore they moved to Riverton in 1911 when the father got a job as a laborer in a Seattle shipyard. Deeply religious, though not commit- ted to one church at that time, she began attending Sunday evening meetings of a Ava Adams, front, at left, poses in this family portrait with her parents, Harry and Della Adams, and her sister Beulah. Ava's parents and other family members are buried at the Riverton Crest Cemetery in Tukwila. Family photo. ON THE COVER: On June 11, 1915, Ava received the first-ever Foster High School diploma, which included her photo. Ron Lamb (pictured) and Ed Ziolkowski visited Ava Bainter's grave in Plains, Mont., during their road trip to Montana last summer. Ed Ziolkowski youth group at the Riverton Methodist Church. At her home during private prayer on the evening of April 25, 1915, in her se- nior year at Foster, she decided to dedicate her life to preaching and service to the rela- tively new Nazarene Church, an offshoot of the Methodist church. A local family and a visiting Nazarene clergyman helped her enroll at Pasadena University, also called Nazarene Univer- sity, where she was in contact with church founders Dr. Phineas Bresee and H. Orton Wiley. Pasadena University is now Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego. Ordained an Elder in the church in Portland in 1924, she served in churches throughout the Northwest and was instru- mental in the formation of at least one. A history of the First Church of the Nazarene in Eugene, Ore., published in 1980, de- scribes her part in the beginnings of that church in 1930. "Those were days of hard work and some self-denial, but we enjoyed the rich bless- ing of God; she said for the history. "We rented this little building which had been an old-fashioned butcher shop. The refrig- erator part was built by hand, and I believe they insulated them with sawdust between two boards, or two walls." "It had been built with old-fashioned square nails," she described, and the work of tearing out the refrigerator was long and hard. Soon after the work of starting the church was completed, however, she had to leave due to poor health. She moved on to other churches throughout the Northwest and in 1948 ended up in Hot Springs, where she hoped the commercial spas there would improve the health of her new husband Melvin. It did not, and Melvin died Aug. 19, 1950. Heart -broken at the loss, she gave up preaching and focused on church and Sun- day School services in the combination house and church that her late husband built before he passed away. [ more AVA page 7 ] Telling story took good timing Finding Ava Sophia (Adams) Bainter, Foster's first graduate, re- quired teamwork and timing. Beginning earlier this year, local history detectives searched online sources, made phone calls and even went on a road trip to western Mon- tana for in-person interviews with people who personally knew Ava. Prior to that time, little was known locally about Ava, other than her name and that she received the first diploma ever issued by Foster High School 100 years ago this school year. But the school's approaching cen- tennial prompted further research. Starting with a page in the 1916 school yearbook that described Ava and the first commencement exer- cises, amateur researchers included former principal Cheryl (Hanson) Lanyn Morgan, current school board president Mark Wahlstrom and Ron and Nancy Lamb. Next stops on the trail were the commercial web sites ancestry.com and findagrave.com. Public records online included the U.S. Federal Cen- sus and U.S. City Directories. Those led to online archives of newspaper articles around the Northwest and to the Clark Fork Valley Press in Plains, Mont., the town where Ava is buried. A phone call to a church in another Western Montana town led to four people who were associated with the Hot Springs, Mont., church that Ava led. Online sources also led to Laura (Bodkin) McDonald, Ava's niece and closest living relative at the time of [ more STORY page 7 ] www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com 'She never said an unkind thing about anyone. [ AVA from page 6] Four Hot Springs residents who knew her through the church - Phyllis Dre- sen, Goldie Blixt and Hugh and Virginia Butler - recently shared their memories of Mrs. Bainter, as she preferred to be known. Exacting in everything she did, she always had all of the books in her book- case lined up with the spines at the edge of the shelf. She even swept her lawn in- stead of raking it after mowing. Everyone in town at the time remem- bered her 1936 Chevrolet coupe, which was kept in tip-top condition, always washed, polished and in good running order. Living frugally, the petite woman split her own firewood much of the time and stored it in a storage room that formed one level of the stair -stepped building where she lived and held Sunday ser- vices. Her terraced garden on the hill- side lot annually produced green beans, carrots and flowers, such as the crocuses that were the first sign of spring color in town. Most of all, however, she was remem- bered for her compassion and kindness. "She never said an unkind thing about anyone;' recalled Mrs. Dresen. Once, although she owned only three house dresses, she gave one to charity. Members of the Adams family main- tained contact with each other and with Riverton. Summertime visits were regu- lar. The connection with Foster was not lost either. Both of Ava's younger sisters, Beulah and Bernice, graduated from Foster. Beulah taught at Foster briefly, and Bernice worked in the school caf- eteria while her daughter, Laura (Bod- Phyllis Dresen on her friend, Ave (Adams) Bainter OCTOBER 2014 7 Ava Bainter kept her 1936 Chevrolet brother John in 1924. Family photos Foster Homecoming coupe in tip-top condition. Ava stands with her sy week of Homecoming activities start- ing Oct. 27, culminating with the big football game Oct. 31 against Ever- green High School. The theme of this year's Homecom- ing is "Mission Impossible." Foster's Centennial will have a place in the celebrations throughout the week. The week's activities are open to the public: • Oct. 27, 1:30-2:30 p.m., cultural as- embly • Oct. 28, 2-2:30 p.m., lipsync as- embly • Oct. 29, 2-2:30, theme assembly • Oct. 30, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Homecom- ing assembly • Oct. 31, 7 p.m., Homecoming game • Nov. 1, 8 -11 p.m., Homecoming nce. kin) McDonald, completed her studies at Foster and graduated in 1958. Ava's parents, as well as other Adams family members, are buried at River- ton Crest Cemetery. But Ava stayed in Hot Springs, con- tinuing to show her compassion to those around her, regardless of their church affiliation. She was awarded the Distinguished Service Award by the Rocky Mountain District of the Nazarene Church in 1978. One day in the nursing home where she lived her last months, she asked someone from the staff to fix her long hair the way she always insisted that it be fixed, according to Goldie Blixt. Ex- plaining her request, Ava commented "They're coming to get me tomorrow." The next morning, Nov 24, 1988, a staff member did as requested. Later that day, Ava died at age 94. She is buried beside her husband in the Plains, Mont., cemetery. Ed Ziolkowski, right, stands with Hugh Butler, who was a friend of Ava Bainter's in Montana. Ron Lamb [ STORY from page 6] her death. Laura, a Foster grad now living in Okla- homa, was executor of Ava's estate and was tasked with clearing out her Montana house. Among the items Laura inherited were photos and docu- ments, among them - miraculously - Ava's Foster diploma, which Laura had copied and sent for use with these articles. Ron, accompanied by Foster classmate Ed Zi- olkowski as photographer, went to Montana and interviewed the four who knew Ava, as well as conducting other research there. Timing was key to locating Laura. On the very evening before Ron and Ed left for Montana, Mark Wahlstrom stopped by Ron's house to drop off a few items. As the conversation turned to Mark's late foster mother, Betty Gully, and the old Foster Community Club, Ron men- tioned that he had a box of items from the com- munity club. Mark asked to see what was in the box. There, they found a Foster yearbook from the year Betty graduated. Mark asked to borrow it. An hour later, Mark phoned Ron to say that Ava's niece, Laura, was also pictured in the yearbook. That phone call led to Laura's treasure trove of photos, papers and the diploma. Swim, Water Walk or donate to participate! Nappy 4,'':t Birthday Tukwila Pool Lap.A.Thon Help us celebrate 41 years of swimming in Tukwila by participating in our Birthday Lap-A-Thon! All Proceeds benefit the Tukwila Pool Scholarship fund and help keep local kids safe and healthy. 206-267-2350 1 www.tukwilapool.org I poolinfo@tukwilawa.gov I Find us on Facebook! 1 4414 S. 144th St. Tukwila, WA 98168 8 OCTOBER 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 » OCTOBER 2014 9 Joe Duffle • Dennis Robertson • Allan Ekberg Verna Seal • Kathy Hougardy • Kate Kruller TUKWILA CITY PAGES Don't miss the AUTUMN HARVEST FESTIVAL - Thurday, October 30 Halloween costume contest, crafts, games and more! $2 per child The city of opportunity attwewat441 ped.„ Taking Back Our Boulevard - One Year Later - It has now been just over a year since the three motels on Tukwila International Boulevard were raided and seized as a part of a yearlong investigation into the owners and occupants of the Great Bear, Boulevard and Traveler's Choice motels. Over 400 law enforcement person- nel participated in the early morning raid on August 27, 2013, which resulted in 19 arrests and the seizure of 10 firearms, a property in SeaTac, over $300,000 cash and several vehicles. Today, things are measurably different on that stretch of Tukwila International Boulevard. While the motels still stand until the City demolishes them within the next few months, resi- dents and business owners report a significant difference in the area, and the Police Depart- ment's statistics prove it. Residents and business owners report feeling safer, and continue to point to the motel seizures as the cause for this improvement. Police statistics show that calls for service and crime in general have gone down by 30% on the Tukwila International Boulevard Corridor, and violent crime in the area has reduced 400/o. The Tukwila Police Department and the City continue to make crime reduction on the Tukwila International Boulevard a high priority. This effort is ingrained in both the City and Police Department's strategic plans, and we are working collaboratively and across departments to continue the improvement and transformation of the area. Construction will begin shortly on the Tukwila Village project, which will have a huge impact on the area. Further, the City is in discussions to purchase both the Spruce Motel and Smoke Shop, and will be demolishing the three seized motels within the next few months. This will allow for a significant parcel of developable land that will continue the influx of high quality new developments started by the Tukwila Village project. More building blocks for a better community... just think what the next year can bring! Comprehensive The City of Tukwila is continuing its update of the Comprehensive Plan, Plan Update the community's long-range vision for growth and development. Community Meetings: In late October and November 2014, Tukwila's Community Connector liaisons will hold "check -back" meetings to report to the community the results of Community Conversations that were held in March 2014. The meetings will highlight how new Comprehensive Plan policies and City actions ad- dress these concerns. The final meeting schedule and locations will be publicized and posted on the Compre- hensive Plan website at TukwilaWA.gov/DCD/DCDCompPlan.html. City Council Action: On October 20, 2014, the City Council is scheduled to conclude its review of updates and revisions to the Comprehensive Plan elements of Community Image and Identity, Economic Development, Tukwila South and Roles and Responsibilities, and Parks, Recreation and Open Space. Once adopted, these updated elements will be integrated into the Comprehensive Plan. Planning Commission Review: During fall of 2014 and continuing into 2015, the Planning Commission will consider the Comprehensive Plan elements that remain to be updated, starting with Transportation Corridors/ Tukwila International Boulevard, and followed by Housing and Residential Neighborhoods. In September, the Commission and planning staff participated in a walking tour of Tukwila International Boulevard to learn more about the area prior to starting its review. Have a Happv (and Safe) Halloween! On Frielag, October 31, please drive a lithe slower, be careful when passing stopped vehicles, and be extra vigilant when you see bids Cor ghosts or zombies or Batman, ete.) City moves forward with exploring fire options Earlier this spring, the City of Tukwila formed the 2014 Fire Exploratory Committee (FEC) to research, evaluate and recommend options for pro- viding fire and life safety services in Tukwila. The FEC was comprised of representatives from the City Council, the City Administrator, Fire admin- istration, the firefighters union, and the City's Finance Department. After considering all available service delivery options and potential partner- ship opportunities, the Committee recommended the City further ex- plore the feasibility of annexing to the Kent Regional Fire Authority (RFA). The discussions about joining the Kent RFA are not new. In 2010, a simi- lar evaluation process also resulted in the recommendation that the City join the Kent RFA, but discussions between the City and Kent RFA were put on hold due to Kent's focus at that time on negotiations with SeaTac. The Kent RFA has been in operation since 2010, and has cleared many of the early organizational challenges associated with the creation of a new governmental entity. The Kent RFA is respected across the region for its successes, leadership and experience and the City and Kent RFA already enjoy a highly successful relationship due to participation in the South King County Regional Training Consortium. Many communities regionally and nationally have pursued consolidation strategies as a cost-effective way to deliver high-quality fire protection and emergency medical services through combined resources. An RFA is an entity authorized by a state law that allows the voters of an area to consider fire service consolidation and regionalization of services. This is done through the creation of a special purpose district, a municipal cor- poration with independent taxing authority to levy a Fire Benefit Charge, an option not available to cities. On September 15, the Council unanimously agreed with the FEC's rec- ommendation to continue pursuing potential annexation to the Kent RFA, and directed the Administration to form a steering committee comprised of representatives from the City administration, Council, the Kent RFA and the community. This committee is currently being formed and will begin meeting on a regular basis in December. The committee was also explicitly tasked with developing and implementing a robust community outreach effort to ensure broad awareness of this potential action. More information about the Regional Fire Authority can be found on the City's website at TukwilaWA.gov/FireCommittee.html, and questions can be directed to FireCommittee@TukwilaWa.gov. Fire Marshal's Office changes location The Tukwila Fire Marshal's Office has moved to its new address at 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, in Suite #209 (next door to City Hall). Of- fice hours are 8:30AM to 5:00PM Monday through Friday. The office provides residential and commercial fire information, schedules fire inspections, conducts plan review and issues permits for fire alarm and suppression systems, as well as issuing operational permits required by fire code. Gaal Ghat Come discuss what's on your mind from 10:OOAm to 12:OOPm at FOSTER GOLF CLUBHOUSE 13500 Interurban Ave S Jtc4 Chat: JttufJ tkIt) 8 Winterize your water pipes before the cold arrives Cold weather is coming our way. While we don't know how low the thermometer will dip this winter, it is always wise to prepare the water pipes in your home or place of business before temperatures drop. Water expands as it freezes and puts tremendous pressure on what- ever is containing it, such as plastic or metal water pipes. With too much expansion, pipes can burst. Here are some suggestions to help avoid that happening. Disconnect hoses from the exterior faucets, known as hose bibs, and allow water to drain from pipes. Insulate your hose bibs with faucet covers available at home im- provement and building supply companies. Cover any vulnerable water pipes with insulation, for example, pipes in unheated basements, attics or crawl spaces. This also includes pipes that run against exterior walls having little or no insulation. Leave cabinet doors open in areas (such as doors under sinks) which have exposed pipes. This allows warmer household air to circulate around your plumbing. Remember to keep all house- hold chemicals and cleaning products out of reach of children and pets. If you have plumbing routed through an attached garage, keep the garage doors shut. If your home will be vacant for several days, consider keeping the thermostat above 55 degrees. If your home will be vacant for several months, winterize before you leave to avoid a potential unpleasant surprise upon your return. If you do have a water pipe break and the property is within the City of Tukwila's water billing area, it may qualify for a credit on the water bill. However, it only qualifies if the pipe breakage is between the water meter and the house. It is also subject to other limitations; you can find Tukwila's Leak Adjustment Policy on the City's website at TukwilaWA.gov and by clicking "Utilities Information" under the "Residents" tab. Who to contact about 911 service Valley Communications Center— the regional 911 center for South King County — serves as the critical link between people who need help and the public safety responders who provide emergency services. Performance is a very important aspect of public safety communica- tions, and many times the best information comes from the public. To register a complaint or make an inquiry regarding a 911 call, con- tact the Operations Manager at Valley Communications Center. Phone: 253-372-1300 Fax: 253-372-1305 Mail: 27519 - 108th Avenue SE, Kent, WA 98030 Online: www.ValleyCom.org City Budget Public Hearing The public hearing on the City of Tuk- wila's 2015-2016 budget will be held at the Council meeting on Monday, November 10, beginning at 7:00PM in Council Chambers at City Hall. Everyone is invited to attend and speak up. In addition, the public is welcome to the Council budget workshops on October 20 and 27. Budget and workshop information can be foundon the City's website at TukwilaWA.gov, by clicking the links for "Records Center" and then "Council Agenda and Packets." Tukwila Pool begins transition to self -operation Beginning January 1, 2015, the Tukwila Pool Metropolitan Parks District (TPMPD) will take over all services at the Tukwila Pool, and the City will no longer serve as the op- erator. This means that all programming, administration, hiring and maintenance will be handled by the TPMPD, not the City. Both the TPMPD and City are working to- gether diligently to ensure a smooth transi- tion and minimize impacts on pool users. In 2011, the voters of the City of Tukwila created the TPMPD, which is a separate special purpose district with taxing authori- ty responsible for the pool. Since that time, while the TPMPD is the legal entity respon- sible for the pool, the City has served as the pool operator under an interlocal agree- ment between the City and TPMPD. Earlier this year, the City notified the TPMPD that it would no longer provide these services. The TPMPD has determined that it will self -operate the pool rather than looking for another operator. All relevant City departments — from fa- cilities to parks to finance — are involved in the transition and meet regularly with TPMPD staff and Board. The City's goal in this transition is that there is no significant loss of service and that the City provides the TPMPD with everything it needs to be a successful operator of the pool. As such, to finalize the physical transition and perform final equipment inspections, the pool will be closed from 1:OOPM on December 24 until the TPMPD reopens the pool in 2015. This is the slowest time of year at the pool and therefore the best time for us to make this transition so as to impact the fewest number of users. SCIUNCIL OICE Prepare for the changing season As our weather begins to cool, I wanted to write about the impor- tance of planning for the changing seasons. I know our Police Department did a great job last month of providing us safety tips while driving and walking as it begins to get dark earlier and light later, but there are also a few key things we can do in our homes and neighborhood to prepare for the upcoming bad weather and keep our families safe. by De'Sean Quinn, 2014 Council President Check gutters to ensure they are free of debris, in good shape and are draining properly. And for those home- owners needing repair assistance, the City of Tukwila has a Minor Home Repair Program that may be able to help income -eligible residents clean or repair gutters. For more information about the Minor Home Repair Program, call 206-433-7180. 400.. Adopt a storm drain in your neighborhood to ensure it remains free of fallen leaves and other debris. Each year, storm drains across the city are blocked by leaves, leading to minor flooding in neighborhoods. We can all do our part to ensure the drains remain in good work- ing order. If you come across a flooding situation on a city street, call 206-433-0179. Ensure your heating source is in good working order. Check fireplaces and chimneys for any problems. NEVER use a generator, propane or charcoal barbeque indoors as these can produce toxic fumes like carbon monoxide. Residents who need help covering a heat- ing bill may qualify for one-time (per 12 -month period) Federal utility assistance. This program starts later this fall as the weather gets cooler. To find out if you are eligible for the Federal program, call 1-800-348-7144. Fall is a great time to restock your emergency kit. Re- member, experts recommend that each household have an emergency kit that contains food and water to last at least three days, along with other necessary disaster supplies such as flashlights, first aid materi- als, medications, extra clothing and more. Emergency managers also recommend that you maintain a small kit in your car. For more information, as well as to get step-by-step instructions to build an emergency kit and make an emergency plan for your family, you can visit MakeltThrough.org. 44Finally, don't forget to check the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. To ensure the safety of life and property, all residences should have both smoke and carbon monoxide alarms (and both are re- quired in all rental housing in the City of Tukwila). 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The girls have been gaining momen- tum in the early matches of the season, says first-year coach Ray Schriber, a Fos- ter math teacher who last year assisted the Showalter team. "The tempo of Foster's game has been steadily improving as the girls are gaining confidence on the field," said Schriber after the game. On Oct. 7, the Bulldogs lost to Renton, 8-3, despite picking up their attacking game, said Schriber. After trailing by two goals early in the first half, Cyndia Venegas scored two back- to-back goals, but the Indians regained the lead. "In the last minute of the half, Boe Meh played a beautiful ball back into the pen- alty box for Venegas to claim her hat trick with the equalizing goal," said Schriber. But Renton controlled these second half, eventually winning 8-3. Schriber pointed out that sophomore goal keeper Lwam Woldemariam racked up 17 "astounding saves" in the game and was lauded for her play by the Renton tukwila coach. Cyndia Venegas earned the Sports- manship Award for the Bulldogs. "This is a young team that will have time to develop together through their commit- ment to the program;" said Schriber. Schriber replaces Nasir Tura as girls coach. Tura will continue to coach the boys team this spring. Ann Broom is the assis- tant coach. Before coming to Washington state, Schriber coached girls volleyball and soc- cer for five seasons in Georgia. This is his second year teaching math at Foster. tukwila **** BEsroF2014 TUKWILA • SEATAC • DES MOINESAWS ARDS SPOTLIGHT WICKERT LAW OFFICE Thanks for your support! MAUREEN A. 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RADFORD DRADFORD@TUKWILAREPORTER.COM The Foster Bulldogs got a big boost into the 2A postseason with a decisive 31-10 victory over the Renton Indians on Oct. 3 at home. It was the Bulldogs' first victory of the football season and follows last year's 55-6 Renton victory over Foster. The results of Foster's away game against Highline on Oct. 10 wasn't available by the Tukwila Reporter's presstime, but after the Renton vic- tory "we control our own destiny and that is a very cool position to be in," said Foster Coach Matt Leonard about the playoffs. Next up for the Bulldogs is Friday night's game against Lindbergh, which won a hard-fought game against Fos- ter last season, followed by Kennedy (SEATTLE/ Catholic and the Homecoming game on Oct. 31 against Evergreen. The first quarter of the Foster -Indi- ans game was marked by penalties by both teams. Jalal Haji scored his first field goal of the evening in the second quarter, giving Foster a lead it would not relinquish. Leonard called the game a "huge step" for the team. "We dominated the game for most of it and even when Renton made some plays, our kids really responded well;' he said. "I preach adversity over and over and in this game, as well as life, it's how you respond to adversity Anthony limbers up slight injury Noa after THUNDERB that defines you." Two of the leading rushers in the Seamount League are on the Foster team, Anthony Noa and Alvin Noa. "Anthony Noa certainly had an- other good game, but it's just a string of three straight impressive perfor- mances;' said Leonard, pointing out he also had 100 -yard games against Cleveland of Seattle and Hazen. Alvin Noa had 100 -yard games against Interlake, Sammamish and Cleveland. Despite the big yardage, Foster lost its first four games, including a 1 -point loss to Cleveland. 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Jason loved to help people, whether at work or home. The love and continued support of the community and our fire service family is so evident to me, and is a strong testament to how many lives have been influenced by such a great man;' she wrote. "On behalf of my children and fam- ily, I want to thank the Tukwila Fire De- partment, Charles Wright Academy, our friends and the extended firefighter and law enforcement communities for their unbelievable friendship and support" Karwhite joined the fire service in 1996, as a volunteer firefighter with King County Fire District 44 east of Auburn. He was a firefighter in Bellingham from 1998 to 2005, when he joined the Tukwila Fire De- partment. Most of his time was spent at Tukwila Fire Station 54, across from Foster High [more FIREFIGHTER page 13 ] Aquatics manager hired for pool BY DEAN A. RADFORD DRADFORD@ TUKWILAREPORTER.COM An aquatics and recre- ation specialist with about 25 years of experience has been selected as the aquat- ics manager of the Tukwila Pool. David Perkins of Renton, who spent 13 years as rec- reation coordinator for the City of Renton, will be in charge of pool operations, hiring and training staff, programming and minor maintenance at the pool next to Foster High School. "I look forward to the challenge," said Perkins, 43, in an interview. "I feel con- fident I can do a good job and meet the community's needs." Perkins was selected unanimously Sept. 24 by the Tukwila Pool Metro- politan Park District Board of Commissioners from QUESTIONS ABOUT MEDICARE? Turning 65? Retiring? Compare 2015 Medicare Advantage Plans based on your health, doctors, lifestyle & budget No fees for my services m e WE SPEAK • care Mary Maiwald 206-972-1269 mary@wespeakmedicare.org Neither We Speak Medicare or Mary Maiwald is connected with the Federal Medicare program. Welcome 111?T U KW I LA To blelroplt^ II^i tliatriaPOOL David Perkins has been hired as the new aquatics manager for the Tukwila Pool. Dean A. Radford/rukwila Reporter among three finalists for the job, including Carolyn Boyce and Matt Rackham. The commission at an Oct. 9 meeting decided to write up a contract for Perkins. A board commit- tee also will work on a new contract for district execu- tive director Jennafer Price Cargill. The salary range for the aquatics manager is STACK LAUNDRY Deluxe front loading washer & dryer. Energy efficient, a cycles. Like new condition *Under Warranty • Over 51,200 new, now only 5578 or make pay- ments of $25 per month Tr206-244-6966' 1107691 $45,000 to $55,000. At the urging of commis- sioner Joe Duffie, the com- mission also decided that lifeguards in good standing on Dec. 31 will still have their jobs on Jan. 1, when pool operations officially transfer to the park district. 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The night before commissioners in- terviewed all three finalists at a public meeting. After the vote, Quinn said all three finalists were "great candidates." "We were lucky to have three great candidates, so after much discussion and conversation, we all felt strongly that Dave could provide us with what we need; he said. Before the vote, Alma Villegas, who was on the hiring committee and is a program supervisor for Global to Local Health Ini- tiative, expressed concern about the candidates' ex - KENMORE REPO Heavy duly washer & dryer, deluxe. large cap. wlnormal, perm -press & gentle cycles. • Under Warranty! • Balance left owing 5272 or make payments al 525. 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Blvd. 206.244.6966 1147698 Seattle man charged in teen's stabbing at Cascade View Park BY DEAN A. RADFORD DRADFORD@TUKWILAREPORTER.COM A 28 -year-old Seattle man was charged Monday with first-degree as- sault in the stabbing Oct. 1 of a Tukwila teenager at Cascade View Park. Arraignment for Adan Yusuf Ibrahim is 9 a.m. Oct. 20 in King County Superi- or Court at the Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. The 16 -year-old teenager, who was stabbed once in the chest, underwent surgery at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle and has been released. King County prosecutors asked for $150,000 bail, double what originally was set in District Court, because they write they are concerned Ibrahim is a [FIREFIGHTER from p.12] School, as the driver/opera- tor of Ladder Truck 54. He was considered one of the department's best boat operators, as a certified U.S. Coast Guard boat captain. He trained police officers and firefighters in boat op- erations and was an EMT and Marine Patrol techni- cian for the Mercer Island Police Department. Karwhite was a leader and instructor in the fire services, including boat op- erations, rescue swimmer technician, certified fire in- vestigator, logistics officer, among others. "Jason was a true mentor to our firefighters. He held himself to a very high stan- dard of excellence," said Tukwila Fire Chief Chris Flores. "It has been said of Jason that he just naturally made you want to learn more, do better and set a higher standard for your- self. "There are few in our de- partment, old and young, who have not been taught and positively influenced by this great man. He would always take time to share his knowledge and experi- ence. In many cases, his involvement helped some to advance in their career?' His presence was felt be- yond King County, too. He attended memorials for the victims, including firefighters, of the 9/11 ter- rorist attacks in New York City, as well as the 10 -year flight risk and will commit a violent of- fense. He was being held in the King County Jail. Prosecutors note in charging docu- ments that Ibrahim has a juvenile and adult criminal record, including assault with a deadly weapon, vehicular assault and tampering with a witness. He has had 18 warrants since 2005. Numerous people witnessed the ar- gument leading up to the assault at about 4 p.m. Oct. 1 at Cascade View Park, 14211 37th Ave. S. In charging documents, prosecu- tors write that Ibrahim pulled out a 3 1/2 -inch folding knife and stabbed the teen in the chest. He fled, but witnesses flagged down a Tukwila Police officer driving in the area. www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com » OCTOBER 2014 ) 13 Witnesses told the officer a shirtless Ibrahim ran across South 144th Street into the Saars Super Saver parking lot. The officer found the suspect near a small fenced -off storage area. Ibrahim looked at the officer, then threw some- thing over the fence, according to docu- ments. He followed the officer's orders to get on the ground. According to docu- ments, he told the officer, "I was defend- ing myself. I got attacked." In searching the storage area, the of- ficer found a bloody DeWalt knife that Ibrahim threw over the fence. Medics treated the teen, then trans- ported him to Harborview Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. anniversary. He traveled to Thailand with other firefighters to instruct local responders in current fire investigation methods. A benevolent fund has been set up on behalf of the family. Tax-deductible donations for the Karwhite Family can be sent to the "Tukwila Firefighters Be- nevolent Fund," P.O. Box 69104, SeaTac, WA, 98168. Anyone with questions can IAFFLoca12088@gm ail. email IAFF Local 2088 at com. Hate your CPAP? 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"I am looking forward to being able to tai- lor instruction to a student's particular needs more effectively," said social -studies teacher Charles Hurt. That's exactly the point, according to the district's technology coach, Robert Pohl. The laptops bring another layer of richness to traditional classroom lessons, allowing stu- dents to collaborate in real time and access vibrant, interactive, media -based informa- tion. The biggest benefit, however, is that the laptops will send immediate feedback to teachers about whether individual stu- dents are picking up key concepts—or not. Then teachers can modify their instruction, using the laptops to present the information in new way while some students may practice more and others move on to advanced exercises. When it's critical that every single level of learner is succeeding and growing, this is the future of classroom instruction. "With this technology, teachers can gain a deeper understanding of student learning in the moment they are teaching an important con- cept," Pohl said. "These tools provide a way to individualize student learning and provide immediate feedback. We can't afford to wait until the next day to shift instruction—every second counts when we're edu- cating students." The 2010 technology levy has made this laptop initiative possible. With the levy funds, the district has gone from antiquated technology to a 21 st-century infrastructure that includes secure, high-speed wireless Internet in every building and cutting-edge equipment like electronic white boards and sound systems in each classroom; there is a compre- hensive training plan for teachers to learn to use the new technology effectively; and the district has formed a partnership with Google to provide the laptops in the form of Chromebooks because they can be easily managed to make sure only appropriate software and applications are installed. Students throughout the district have been using the Chromebooks for several years. Third- through fifth -graders have a classroom set, as do certain departments at Foster High School. The difference at Showal- ter is that an individual laptop will be assigned to a specific student, who will check out the de- vice before first period and return it during sixth period. By using their own Chrome - books throughout the day, students can continuously work on projects and cross reference lessons from different classes. In the coming years, Foster High will also get a laptop for each student, and the district hopes to allow take-home use of the devices once it establishes a robust tracking and training system. "Our goal with technology is that it shouldn't even be a `thing,' it shouldn't be a main focus," said district technology services director Carlos Perez -Navarro. "Our students that it's just a tool in the background in and our classrooms have to keep pace." a ehrorne Tukwila School Di New website for district and schools Please take an online survey to help us plan the new design The Tukwila School District website is very outdated, so we are starting a process to build a new site. Our goal is to support families, students, staff, and community members with always -accessible and up-to-date resources and information. Please help us in the design phase by letting us know what you find useful and not so useful about the current website. Then we can make sure the most relevant resources are front and center on the new site. The survey is at www.surveymonkey.com/s/TSDwebsurvey. We will keep you informed during the rest of the school year as we move through each phase of the new website, from designing to testing to launching. Thank you for your help! strict use technology so fluidly everything they do in life, Showalter language -arts teacher Jessica Paulsen has been using Chromebooks for two years now because they allow for "more collabo- ration, timely feedback, and a faster pace because students are quicker at writing and editing using a keyboard instead of pen and paper." Beyond that, they bring creativity and real-life scenarios into the class- room. For instance, her students were highly engaged during a media project with their laptops about subjectivity and perception that was based on a controversial interview by Seahawk Richard Sherman. Overall, "the [Chromebooks] are a huge benefit to students," she said. Sign up for Tukwila School District eNews News, updates, events, emergency information, and more—sent directly to your inbox The Tukwila School District just launched its new eNews service! Sign up now to get news about the district and its schools sent directly to you via email. Go to the district's homepage, www.tukwila.wednet.edu, and click on the eNews subscription button. You can also connect with your local schools at: www.facebook.com/tukwilaschools www.twitter.com/tukwilaschools www.youtube.com/tukwilaschools www.flickr.com/photos/tukwilaschools At Foster High School's highly attended College Fair in early October, the Harvard representative stayed long after the end of the event to talk to students (recruit?!). A panel of top colleges confirmed what we already know: In Tukwila, diversity is our strength and our asset www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com » OCTOBER 2014 > 15 Tukwila School District #406 OCTOBER 2014 Difference or Disability: The Complexity of Meeting the Needs of All Students Next Intercultural Speakers Series on Oct.16 focuses on special education The 2014-15 Intercultural Speakers Series continues with a special - education focus at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, in the district boardroom, 4640 S.144th St. Dr. Ronald Cunningham will lead a discussion about why there are more ethnic -minority students than expected in special education and potential solutions. There will also be a special - education panel with local teachers. Up next: Disproportionality in Discipline with Daudi Abe, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6. (Also stay tuned for the re -scheduling of the Hip Hop Green Dinner). For more information about this event and others in the Intercultural Speakers Series, go to www.tukwila.wednet.edu. Thanks to KCLS' Foster Library, Somali Story Time is coming to each of our elementary schools during lunch. It kicked off on Oct. 2 at Tukwila Elementary. Students worked on love of literacy, active listening, vocabulary, and fun (of course!). Foster Hall of Fame Induction: "Tukwila Treasure" Betty Gully, Class of 1957 Mark your calendar for this year's ceremony to induct another outstanding Foster High alumnus into the Hall of Fame: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, in the school's commons, 4242 S. 144th St. The 2014 inductee is Betty Gully, Class of 1957. Betty not only helped to bring arts to south King County as a board member of the Rainier Symphony, she also focused on serving local families as a founder of the Tukwila Children's Foundation and a host for refugees. Along with her husband, she was recognized as the first recipient of the "Treasures of Tukwila" award now given annually by the city. The Foster High School Hall of Fame annually recognizes a gradu- ate who has gone on to make significant contributions to the local community and world. A new twist on Big Brothers Big Sisters at Cascade View Elementary Wizards of the Coast employees mentor a group of aspiring entrepreneurs Every other week, a Tukwila school bus pulls up in front of Wizards of the Coast gaming headquarters in Renton, but the kids aren't there for all fun and play (although there is plenty of that, too). The 15 Cascade View Elementary students who disembark are part of a mentoring program that is the first of its kind in the region. Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Puget Sound has partnered with Wizards of the Coast to provide a twist on its usual model; instead of mentors travelling to the school, the students travel to their mentors' workplace, where they experience a professional environment in addition to building relationships. Going into the program's second year, surveys of the young mentees show significant improvements in grades, social acceptance, adult trust, and avoidance of risky behaviors. School staff members say the positive results are noticeable. "Their demeanor is different in class," said Cascade View social worker Anne Marie Littleton. "It is very clear that the one-on-one relationships make them feel special and valued, and they have this new confidence and willingness to contribute. There has been a big change." The adult -student pairings are done with special consideration for a child's needs, and the duo sticks together through elementary school and beyond—as long as the relationship is working for both. When the students visit Wizards of the Coast headquarters, they spend time eating lunch, job -shadowing, goal setting, talking about their personal and career aspirations, learning about workplace expectations, and playing. It helps that the company— which produces iconic games like "Dungeons and Dragons"—has a generally jovial environment including plenty of games and decorations like giant dragons. As a former Big Brother himself, Wizards of the Coast President Greg Leeds said he is "delighted to participate in this innovative program that has the potential to change the lives of kids for the better." WANT TO GET INVOLVED? Sign up to be a Big Brother or Big Sister New program starting at Showalter Middle School One student. One hour. Once a week. Making a big difference in the life of a child is as easy as that. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound has partnered with Showalter Middle School to launch a traditional on-site, school-based mentoring program there. The start date is February 201 5, and we need adult volunteers who can give an hour once every week from 3-4:30 p.m. To get more information or sign up, contact StartSomething@bbbsps.org or call 206-456-9816. STUDENTS, STAY HOME IF YOU ARE SICK! Update your contact information in case of an emergency at school With cold and flu season underway, please remember that district policy requires students with a fever to be kept home until they are fever -free for at least 24 hours (without having medication to bring the fever down). The best way to stop the spread of viruses is to stay home. If you do have an illness and have to be out and about, always cover your cough/sneeze with your elbow. In the event that your school has to call you to pick up your sick child—or for any other emergency—please make sure that your phone number is up-to-date in the district records system. This is critical otherwise we will not be able to reach you. 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