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Home My WebLink About2015-03 Tukwila Reportertulzwila reporter 0 3 • 211:61S____ INSIDE: The Best of 2015 PAGES 15-19 Centennial celebration is March 21 ON THE COVER This month's Tukwila Reporter cover offers just a small glimpse of students and teachers who have walked the halls of Foster High School: First row: Ava Sophia Adams (Class of 1915, Foster's first graduate), Kerry McCarthy (Class of 2005), Tim Parker (Class of 1966 and acclaimed girls basketball coach), and Werner Neudorf (teacher and namesake of Foster's football stadium); second row, Andy Fegan (1960 Tolo king); Scott Schenck (Class of 1982, Tolo prince, married high school sweetheart Brenda Dockins, son Mark is a Foster junior); third row, Dorothy Daley (Class of 1937), John Mayovsky (Class of 1952 and All-American football player); fourth row, Adrien Yorozu (Class of 2001, senior class president); fifth row, Mike Shannon (teacher and coach), Grace Gylling (teacher, here in the 1945 yearbook, Growler adviser), and Alem Belete (Class of 2014). Class of 2014 celebrates at graduation. SCHOOL CONNECTIONS: Tukwila School District update, pages4-5 [see us online ikwww.tukwilareportercom 1 2 ( MARCH 2015 « www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com State sues over Hawks' tickets Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed a consumer protection lawsuit against SBTick- ets for what he describes as unfair and deceptive practices in selling Super Bowl tickets. Just hours before the Super Bowl, customers of SBTickets.com, LLC received an email announcing the company would not fulfill all its ticket orders, according to a news release from the State Attor- ney's Office. The company did not have the tickets it promised when it made sales to many consumers. The Attorney General's Office has received 24 complaints about the Melville, N.Y.,-based SBTick- ets, regarding 60 tickets. Prices ranged from $1,875 to $3,500 per ticket. Washington consumers paid SBTickets at least $149,000 for tickets promised to be "100% Guaranteed, no tricks or gimmicks;' according to their website and email communica- tions. But the news release points out ticket prices in- creased as the big game neared. To file a consumer complaint, visit www.atg. wa.gov and click the "Consumer Complaint" but- ton, or call 1-800-551-4636 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Healthy Earth Healthy You Run &Walk Saturday • 9:OOam Start April 25, 2015 TUKWILA COMMUNITY CENTER 12424 42ND AVE S • TUKWILA, WA 98168 • Businesses and community groups ca' gister too. Contact Shannon Fisher by email at shannon.fisher@tukwilawa.gov or • Registration 515 in advance / $20 day of event • Children under 10 are free, but need to register • T-shirts are 55 • Registration includes the opportunity to plant a tree or shrub at the post riverside restoration event. TO REGISTER: 206.768.2822 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Help on the race course or at the post-runriverside restoration event. Interested? Call 206.768.2822 TUKWILA T APRIL 25, 2015 Park Appreciation Love your local park! Join us in celebrating the newly revitalized Crystal Springs Park and lend a hand keeping your park beautiful. Everyone is invited to come pitch in planting some colorful plants, spreading bark and if your extra adventurous helping us with some ivy removal. Come enjoy Crystal Springs Park with us! 9:30 -Noon Crystal Spring Park TUKWILA PARKS & RE-CREATION G000 HEALTHY FUN Easter egg hunt is March 21 at the Tukwila Pool This is one Easter egg hunt where no one minds getting wet. The Tukwila Pool is putting on the "Egg"Citing Egg Hunt IN the Tukwila Pool on Saturday, March 21. The egg hunts begin at 1:15 p.m. and the event ends at 3 p.m. at the pool, 4414 S. 144th St., Tuk- wila. The egg hunts are organized by age range. Egg hunters 6 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. The collected eggs are traded in for prizes. There will be spring treats, too, and a cannonball con- test. Regular pool admission fees apply. King County Executive Dow Constantine visited the Tukwila School District on Feb. 19, with Superintendent Nancy Coogan, at right, and other school leaders. The visit was part of Constantine's goal of visiting all of the school districts in King County. Here, he is listening to students in Gail Britto's social studies class at Showalter Middle School. Dean A. Radford/Tukwila Reporter. WASHINGTON SEATT- COMMISSION PRESENTS �' STABEEF LE WEEIgL `a 1 \ J AgflS ODAW APRIL 23rd PARAMOUNT ARAMDUNT THEATRE 0 PM VIP EARLY ENTRANCE 7 AT 6 PM 40+ RESTAURANTS 10+ MIXOLOGISTSFOOD TRUCKS SPECIALTY FOODS &DESSERTS OPEN BAR LIVE MUSIC NOW R� TICKETS ON SALE ET PRESENTS O TICK A7 S Group Health to move to Renton BY DEAN A. RADFORD DRADFORD@TUKWILAREPORTER.COM About 1,000 Group Health employees will move from Tukwila to a new administrative building the health-care cooperative plans to build in Renton next to the Tukwila Sounder Station. The building will be located on 12 acres on the former Longacres site at Southwest 27th Street and Strander Bou- levard, near the Federal Reserve building off Oakesdale Avenue. That location next to the Tukwila Sounder Station was a key factor in Group Health's decision to move. "As a large regional employer, we want to ensure that we provide easy access to public transportation," said Group Health spokesman Jackson Holtz. "The commuter rail sta- tion will provide transportation for many of our employ- ees and was an important factor in our site location" The City of Tukwila has talked with Group Health about the transportation needs of its employees at the current lo- cation on East Marginal Way. Providing public transportation for those employees was one reason the city is lobbying for Sound Transit to build a light-rail station at the Boeing Access Road south of Boeing Field, according to Tukwila City Administrator David Cline. Sound Transit has deferred that station. With 43,000 jobs in the city, the loss of 1,000 jobs won't have a "significant impact" on the city's budget, according to Cline. The employees will still be "right next door," shopping and eating at Westfield Southcenter, he said, and having an economic impact. "We want the best for the company," said Cline. The new building will provide state-of-the-art space for administrative, lab, pharmacy fulfillment and warehouse operations. Completion is scheduled for early 2017. Group Health will continue to have administrative staff operate out of other leased buildings, including two in Tukwila, and in Seattle and elsewhere in the state. Affordable Wills Simple Will $300.00 Trust Will for minor children $350.00 Community Prop. Agreement $200.00 Durable Power of Attorney $150.00 Directive to Physician $75.00 Mention this ad for package discount. 1 MOGREN, GLESSNER, ROTI & AHRENS P.S. Attorneys at Law 15 So. Grady Way,100 Evergreen Building, Renton, WA 98057 (425) 255-4542 • www.mgrlaw.com www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com » MARCH 2015 3 Tukwila Sounder Station dedicated Local, county, state and federal officials cut the ribbon at the dedication Feb. 18 of the Tukwila Sounder Station. The station is a key link in the region's transpor- tation system. In the front, from left, are Tukwila Mayor Jim Haggerton (holding the ribbon), Sound Transit Executive Director Joni Earl, U.S. Sen. Patty Murray (hold- ing the scissors), King County Executive Dow Constantine and U.S. Congressman Adam Smith. Dean A. 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Over the last four years we have become a preferred provider for 7 major insurance companies including: *Aetna •Assurant *Cigna *Delta •DSHS *Great West •Guardian •Humana •Metlife •Premera •Regence •WDS •United Concordia 1273559 index 3 grouphealth Group Health plans to move about 1,000 employees from its headquarters building in Tukwila to next to the Tukwila Sounder Station. 6 fifthatstate Foster High School wrestler Cale Woyvodich capped his high school wrestling career with a fifth -place finish at the Mat Classic in Tacoma. 8 mayor'srace Two Tukwila City Council members have announced they will run this year to replace Mayor Jim Haggerton, who won't seek a third term. 9 careerday The City of Tukwila, in partnership with Foster High School and the Tukwila School District, is holding a Career Day April 23 at Foster. 12 coverstory The Foster High School community will celebrate Foster's Centennial March 21 with a salute to the school's heritage, music and a sock -hop dance. tukwila reporter SOUND PUBLISHING INC. >19426 68th Avenue South > Kent, WA 98032 >253.872.6600 > www.tukwilareporter.com 4 MARCH 2015 « www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com Tukwila School District #406 MARCH 2015 Olympia -bound: Tukwila students take the capitol by storm The future of our democracy is in good hands: Students from Showalter Middle School and Foster High School have been frequent visitors to Olympia this legislative session for hands-on civics lessons and to inform their representatives about causes that are important to them. Many of these politically minded students returned ready to run for an office—well, at least when they turn 18! Up -close view of the lawmaking process Rep. Zack Hudgins was so impressed by Showalter Middle School eighth -grade AVID students during a recent visit to the school that he did something unprecedented: He decided to open the Washington legislative page program to them— an honor usually reserved for only high-schoolers. Seven Showalter students applied, and four were selected to be Rep. Hudgins' pages! They are (pictured from left): Ngo San Nuam, Lekasia Riley, Laura Ferrer, and Carrianna Ross. The page program includes a "page school" introductory class followed by an entire week working alongside a representative or senator as he/she works in committees and on the floor. It's a first-hand, up -close look at state government and the lawmaking process. Showalter's AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program prepares all students for college and post -secondary opportunities by helping them to aspire for greatness and to take concrete steps to achieve their goals. Keeping college dreams financially attainable Twenty-two Showalter Middle School students went to Olympia in February to provide lawmakers information about the importance of the College Bound Scholarship, which provides full tuition to in -need students who are good citizens and maintain strong grades. Three students (eighth - graders Salai Menta, Alejandro Montiel and Christopher Symonetter) spoke on behalf of the group, and their message was clear: "College Bound inspires us to do well and go to college!" An EPIC Olympia visit The state's Commissions on African American, Hispanic, and Asian Pacific American Affairs annually hosts an Ethnic Legislative Reception with the governor, legislators, and community members during the lawmaking session. This year, Foster High's EPIC (Pacific Islander) club was invited to perform at the reception as the guest of honor, representing Asian Pacific Americans statewide. Not only was this a historical event for the Pacific Islander students but also an educational opportunity for all the gathered decision -makers and dignitaries to learn about their culture. EPIC invited Polynesian student dancers from nearby schools to join them as they beautifully performed a Tahitian dance medley together at the event on March 16. Up -close civics lesson Foster High student leaders visited the capitol on March 2 and got the complete tour, experiencing all three branches of government: Justice Mary Fairhurst showed them the Supreme Court; Governor Jay Inslee (pictured with Foster students and Tuwkila school board member Mary Fertakis) and his senior education policy advisor Marcie Maxwell spoke with them about the state's executive position; and they met with legislators including Sen. Mark Mullet and Reps. Mia Gregerson, Steve Bergquist, and Zack Hudgins. Best yet? Mullet and Gregerson are both Foster alumni and great examples of what's possible as the current students dream about their future! The next generation of entrepreneurs Foster High brings home the hardware in FBLA competition The Foster High team won 15 awards at the FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) Mid -West Regional Winter Competition in February for out- standing performance and knowledge in categories like agribusiness, business law, entrepreneurship, graphic design, business communication, and com- puter applications. FBLA is an organization that pre- pares students for career and college by focusing on 21st century leadership and business skills. The club provides real-world business opportunities, les- sons, and competitions. The decorated Foster team included (back row, from left) Bisrat Gebar, Emilio Perez, Victor German, Amberlynn Ngiralmau, and Lio De La Torre; (front row, from left) Ignacio Martinez, Natnael Tesfai, Shakeb Aman, Amy Nguyen, Shaniya Alex, and Leah Tran; and (not pic- tured) Valentina Matveyeva and Dena Nguyen. The 100 -year-old kindergartners: Tukwila Elementary kindergartner McKensie Molthen and her teacher Kimberly Chiechi dressed as centenarians to celebrate the 100th day of school on Feb. 11. The entire kindergarten grade -span annually holds this dress up day to help students conceptualize the number 100 and to think about their futures (and have fun!). www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com » MARCH 2015) 5 Tukwila School District #406 MARCH 2015 Smarter Balanced Assessments are here The state's standardized tests in language arts and wrath look much different this year As usual, schools across Washington are beginning to administer the state - required standardized tests in language arts and math this month. What's not so usual? Those tests look a lot different than just filling in the bubble this year! Called Smarter Balanced Assessments, the revamped tests align with state's updated, more rigorous learning goals. What's different? For starters, the Smarter Balanced Assessments are taken completely online, which makes the turn -around time for scores much faster. More importantly, the tests ask students to think deeply and do real-world problem solving—the same type of tasks they should be doing in class on a daily basis. Instead of just memorization or repetition, students are learning and being tested on complex skills that prepare them for success in college and careers. Your child's school will communicate its exact testing schedule with you. For more information about all of the state's standardized tests, including the Smarter Balanced Assessments, go to www.tuwila.wednet.edu, choose the Teaching & Learning tab at the top, and select Assessment and Achievement. Foster High's Career Day: Business owner and professionals needed Come present information about your career to students Foster High's fourth -annual Career Day is April 23, 201 5, and organizers are looking local business owners and professionals to participate. The day is divided into two segments: ■ Guest -speaker workshops from 12:30 p.m. -2:30 p.m. The goal is to give students an opportunity to learn from a variety of professionals from many different career sectors. ■ A job/college fair from 2:30-3:30 p.m. This is a fantastic way for teens and businesses in the local community to connect. Teens will be looking for summer jobs, internships, job -shadows, and internships. Business participants can meet these reliable workers, distribute job information and applications, and even interview. To participate in either event, use the registration form at http://goo.gl/forms/ FHBLO0p3g8. For more information or for a paper registration form, contact Nate Robinson at 206-768-2822 or nate.robinson@tukwilawa.gov. Interpreters needed: Help your school community and make money Increased rate of $30 per hour Are you fluent in English and another language spoken by Tukwila families? Then we invite YOU to become a part of the Tukwila School District interpreter pool. Our schools have a significant need to communicate with families in their home languages, and they want to use local interpreters—who best understand this community—as much as possible. Interpreters in the pool are employed on an on-call hourly basis; when help is needed, an interpreter is free to sign up for the job or not, depending on his/her schedule. Interpretation jobs frequently include things like community meetings, student conferences, school events, and home phone calls. Translation work is also be available. All interpreters in the pool will be required to undergo a training before beginning work. To apply, go to the employment tab on the district's homepage, www.tukwila. wednet.edu. Select "job opportunities" and look for the "Interpreter" posting in the classified jobs section. If you have questions or find it difficult to apply, call Nurryyah Ibrahim at 206-901-8028. Here are some of the most -needed languages for interpretation: Amharic, Arabic, Bosnian, Burmese, Cambodian, Chin, Chinese, Karen, Laotian, Nepali, Punjabi, Russian, Samoan, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Tigrinya, Turkish, and Vietnamese. March For ..• In March of 1965, hundreds of Americans joined a nonviolent march in Selma, AL, to secure voting rights for African Americans in the South. To commemorate that historic event, students and staff at Showalter Middle School answered the question: What are the causes that you care most about today? What issue would get you marching? • 1 MARCH FOR irelesoNI!! Givran E 1.1.10 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. 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RADFORD DRADFORD@TUKWILAREPORTER.COM Foster High wrestler Cale Woyvodich beat the Highline High School wrestler he lost to at the sub - regional and regional tournaments to place fifth at 120 pounds Feb. 21 in the state Mat Classic. Woyvodich, a senior at Seattle Christian Schools, beat Zach Edson, 2-0; Edson placed sixth. In his high school career Woyvod- ich has twice placed fourth at the state tournament. Two Foster wrestlers placed sixth at regionals, Zane Galoia at 220 pounds and Kumar Teve at 285 pounds, a finish not high enough to make state. Mark Schenck, the Seamount League champ at 132 pounds, wrestled at regionals, losing his two matches. Bulldogs earn league honors in two sports BY DEAN A. RADFORD DRADFORD@TUKWILAREPORTER.COM Two Foster High School basket- ball players, senior Ronnie Roberson and freshman Grace Williams, were named to the Seamount League first team for boys and girls basketball, re- spectively Senior Cale Woyvodich received first -team wrestling honors. He wrestles for Foster but attends Seattle Christian Schools. Roberson's brother, freshman Fred- die Roberson, received a basketball honorable mention. Receiving honorable mentions in girls basketball were sophomore guard/forward Aolani Medrano and freshman guard/forward Chasity Spady. Receiving honorable mentions in wrestling were senior Zane Galoia, junior Luis Cuellar and junior Mark Schenck, who was the Seamount League champion at 132 pounds. IT'S NATIONAL FIX -A -LEAK WEEK And Cascade Water Alliance offers tips to help you save water and money by checking your toilets for leaks. Carefully remove and set aside the toilet tank lid. Wait 15 minutes and do not flush. CASCADE Drop food coloring in the toilet tank. If food coloring appears in the toilet bowl, the flapper valve in your toilet is leaking and should be replaced. Visit cascadewater.org for information on repairing a leaking toilet and other water conservation tips. WATER ALLIANCE EPA1 WaterSense Even Simple Actions can add up to Tots of saved water: 4 O Take shorter showers. Turn off the water while brushing your teeth. Run full loads of clothes and dishes. (Q,) Repair leaks promptly. OMake sure your irrigation (sprinkler) system is in good working order... Make every drop count! Visit cascadewater.org to learn more 4'� rD 73 O. > write star regional publisher polly shepherd publisher ellen morrison publisher@tukwilareporter.com editor dean radford editor@tukwilareporter.com 425.255.3484, ext. 5150 circulation jay krause 253.872.6610 The Tukwila Reporter encourages reader participation in your community newspaper. 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. 5., Ste. A, Kent, WA 98032 STORY IDEAS: dradford@ tukwilareporter.com ONLINE CALENDAR: tukwilareporter.com www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com » MARCH 2015 7 tu kwilacom enta Letter to the editor Power to the people, consider running In the City of Tukwila, there are three City Council seats and the mayor's positions expiring at the end of this year. Council members Robertson, Kruller and Hougardy currently occupy the council seats. Mayor Haggerton's term is expiring. You may contact Tukwila City Hall or King County Elections for more information: www kingcounty.gov/elections/candidatefiling.aspx www.tukwilawa.gov Because of the poor economy, it is imperative that we elect people dedicated to bringing service -costs within our ability to pay for them. Currently, the City of Tukwila is raising fees and taxes that fall most heavily on those of us in our community least able to pay for them. Answer this question: is the amount of spending more this year than last year? Consult the earlier listed links to King County Elections and Tuk- wila listed above for filing information. In lieu of sufficient funds to pay the filing fee, you may submit a filing fee petition. If you would like to run for one of these seats and serve the people of our city, it isn't too early to announce your desire to serve. Then those of us in the community who may help you can begin to learn about you and the resources you need to run a campaign. Here are some suggestions: Announce your intent at a City Council meeting. There is usually a newspaper reporter covering the meeting. Write a letter to the newspaper. Tell the newspaper's political reporter you are running. No special education or experience is required - just a desire to serve. Young people are especially attractive to me because they are so underrepresented in local government. Much is happening in the City of Tukwila - too much for us to manage a city by losing seats to professional politicians by default. Paul Willoughby Tukwila MAL IMA515 Foster Centennial: celebrate, reconnect It only happens every 100 years — that's literally once in a lifetime — so don't miss it! As you have read throughout this issue of the "Tukwila Reporter;' the Foster High School Centennial is upon us. One century ago, Foster issued its first-ever diploma to Ava Sophia Adams. The world has never been the same since that historic moment, with 100 years of brilliant, compassionate, unique alumni following in her footsteps. Bulldog graduates include internationally renowned composers and mu- sicians, fire chiefs and service people, governors, lawmakers, inventors, sci- entists, doctors, artists, writers, entertainers, executives, journalists, com- munity advocates and leaders ... they are everywhere doing everything. Personally, I am proudest when I walk through the halls of our schools and see alumni who have come back to make one of the biggest possible contri- butions to their community — they are educators. For instance, how incred- ible is it that Foster High Principal Pat Larson is herself a proud Bulldog? Foster's legacy is prodigious, and we certainly have some partying to do for its 100th birthday! Foster High is the heart of the Tukwila community, and we invite everyone to come for singing, dancing, remembering, connecting, food, and fun during the official celebration starting at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at the school. We have had RSVPs from alumni and staff spanning the decades, so you are sure to see some familiar faces. As we gear up for the big shindig, I want to give spe- cial recognition to two groups. First, thanks to the centennial planning committee. For more than a year, this group of dedicated volunteers has met to plan a celebration that truly embodies the Bulldog spirit. The Classes of 1944 to 2015 are represented on the committee, and it has been a true grassroots and team effort to pull off—with great success and creativity—an event of this magnitude. THANK YOU from the entire Foster community. In particular, kudos to Linda Ab- ernathy, Pat Brodin, Louise Jones Brown, Leda Buller, Pat Dowd, Allan Ek- berg, Greg Fisher, Cierra Ghafari, Erin Goodwill, Alan and Kate Gunsul, Riley Haggard, Mikel Hansen, Jim Harding, Pam Harris, Ramie Havens, Vince Koester, Ron Lamb, Pat Larson, Anita MacPherson, Bonnie and Steve Mullet, Sharon Nakata, Sara Niegowski, Dean Radford, Joan Ricketts, Mike Shannon, Erin McGibbon Smith, Mark Wahlstrom, Keith Williams, and Ed Ziolkowski. Second, thanks to the current Foster High students. As always, they are prepared to be the most gracious and vibrant hosts when the school opens its doors for the celebration. In addition to honoring Foster's past this Sat- urday, I am excited to share its present and future with you. If you have not been to the school recently, prepare to have your socks knocked off (but pick them right back up because the sock hop starts at 7 p.m.!) by how worldly, optimistic, and engaging you will find our high schoolers. They are an im- pressive group, deftly carrying the Foster tradition into the next century. I will see you on Saturday wearing purple! If not, you're going to have to wait another hundred years... In service, Dr. Nancy Coogan Tukwila School Superintendent Dr. Nancy Coogan can be reached at ncoogan@tukwila.wednet.edu. Shop locally - help businesses here, increase the tax base One way to keep taxes low is to reduce demand for services. Another way is to welcome businesses into the community that increase the tax base. Here are a few that have come to my attention. Consider visiting them. • Arashi Ramen - near Batteries Plus on Southcenter Parkway. Reasonable lunch menu. • Indoor Garden Depot - East Marginal Way S. Products for indoor and outdoor plants, very knowledgeable. • Jersey Mike's Subs - near Zoopa Or- ganic. Recently supported a fundraiser at Foster High School. • Lucky Liquor Tavern - East Marginal Way near Museum of Flight. Funky but family friendly atmosphere and good food. Music on weekends. • Mighty -O Donuts - organic, vegan do- nuts. Located behind the Chevron station at Boeing Access Road. Production facility only but they are considering retail sales there. Give them a little encouragement! • National Cremation Society - Next to 7-11 on West Valley Hwy. Eventually we all need end -of -life services. • Odin Brewing - Behind LA Fitness, craft beer and BBQ. Mmm..good. • Pop! Gourmet Popcorn - opened in the former Prosser Piano building at Inter- urban and I-5 - no factory discounts here but a wide variety of coated popcorns. Tukwila Reporter columnist Chuck Par- rish can be reached via email at chuckpar- rish2009@gmail.com 8 < MARCH 2015 « www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com Tukwilaelections heriiayor's Position is open with Jim Haggerton's race• to retire; two candidates so far to replace him De'Sean Quinn wants vibrant, livable, safe city De'Sean Quinn, a member of the Tukwila City Council for six years, has announced his candidacy for Tukwila mayor. Mayor Jim Haggerton has announced that he will retire as mayor after his sec- ond term ends in December. "For the last six years I've had the privi- lege of serving as your council member. My goal has been to improve the quality of life for Tukwila's citi- zens, and I am proud that my efforts have enhanced public safety measures, ensured that fiscally responsible decisions were made, and improved the city's communication with its residents; said Quinn in a press re- lease. "During that process I've learned that in order to be successful you have to put in the time to understand how city gov- ernment works, and that leadership and progress is defined by your willingness to take action," added Quinn Quinn said he is committed to protect- ing quality of life, enhancing public safe- ty, preserving open space and parks, and protecting Tukwila's environment. Quinn grew up in Seattle. He attended De'Sean Quinn University of Washington, graduating with a degree in political science. He served as the community relations man- ager for King County Executive Ron Sims for two years and was later appointed to be Council Relations Director. Quinn is currently a water quality planner and project manager with the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks where he works on community re- lations, implements public involvement strategies, and represents the agency on various intergovernmental planning groups. He also works with the local communi- ties and the Puget Sound Partnership to update their work in accordance with the regional action agenda strategies. Previ- ously, Quinn worked in the King County Executive's Office for both Executive Ron Sims and Executive Dow Constantine, serving in various positions including Community Relations, Council Rela- tions, and Regional and Tribal Relations, where he was responsible for managing relationships with the 39 cities and two tribes in King County. "My vision for Tukwila is a vibrant, creative and culturally diverse communi- ty that is livable, affordable, safe, environ- mentally sustainable, and fosters growth and opportunity throughout its distinc- tive neighborhoods," said Quinn. Allan Ekberg says it's time to restore luster Allan Ekberg, who has been active in the community for 25 years, including 15 years on the Tukwila City Council, has announced his candidacy for Tukwila mayor. He was born and raised in Tukwila. Although Ekberg's residence is in Mc- Micken, his community involvement is varied, according to a news release an- nouncing his candi- dacy. Early on Ekberg fought King County's rezone of Riverton, then went on to seek local control for his and other neighborhoods, Thorndyke, Foster and Cascade View. At 29, he was elected to the council and spent his second term in of- fice driving resolution of the city's com- prehensive plan and zoning code. After taking a decade off to help raise his family, during which time he served on the Tukwila Planning Commission, he successfully won a contested race for the City Council. He's served the last six years on behalf of the citizens of Tukwila addressing resi- dential neighborhoods concerns, includ- ing representing Allentown in Washing- ton, D.C., to fight BNSF and supporting Allan Ekberg COPS grants to put more police on the street, according to his news release. Recently he's been working to fund re -design work for South 53rd Street on Tukwila Hill. Ekberg said he serves all of Tukwila. "Tukwila was a great place to grow up and except for those brief periods I had to leave for college and military duty, I've always returned," he said. "I've raised my family here. This is home. "Tukwila has developed a lot since I launched model rockets from the field that is now Southcenter. Over the years the focus has shifted dramatically from the residents to the businesses. This has brought prosperity. But many of our residents do not share in that success. Crime, code enforcement violations and threats to our quality of life tarnish our image. This reflects poorly on our resi- dential and commercial interests. I want both citizens and businesses to succeed. We must let Tukwila shine" Ekberg said he's learned a lot serving the citizens of Tukwila and one thing is that the real power to rebalance the city's focus lies in the mayor's office. That's why he's running for mayor, he said. "It is time to restore Tukwila's luster," he said. Ekberg's website is wwwLetTukwilaS- hine.com. Filing for local elections begins on May 11 Three Tukwila City Council and the mayor's position, along with three seats on the Tukwila School Board, are up for election this year. The City Council seats up for election are Position 2, held by Kathy Hougardy, Position 4, held by Dennis Robertson, and Position 6, held by Kate Kruller. Mayor Jim Haggerton has announced he CASCADE MEMORIAL low cost cremation & funerals $495 Simple Cremation 5895 Direct Burial Bellevue 425.641.6100 Federal Way 253.874.9000 Online arrangements available CascadeMemorial.com won't seek a third term. City Council mem- bers De'Sean Quinn and Allan Ekberg have an- nounced he plans to run for mayor. The School Board seats up for election are Di- rector District 2, held by Steve Mullet, Director District 4, held by Mark Wahlstrom, and Direc- tor District 5, held by Dave Larson. The key filing dates for 2015 are: FOSTER-TUKWILA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 14401 56th Ave S EASTER WORSHIP, 10:30 AM Sunday, April 5, 2015 + , Sunday Schedule: CE 9:00 am; Worship 10:30 am 206-243-4455 • www.ftpc.org To ADVERTISE YOUR PLACE OF WORSHIP Please call Lisa 425-255-3484 Ext. 3052 • In-person candidate filing: Monday, May 11, at 8:30 a.m. through Friday, May 15, at 4:30 p.m. • Online candidate filing: Monday, May 11, at 9 a.m. through Friday, May 15 at 4 p.m. Election information is available online at www.kingcounty.gov/elections. This year the primary election is Tuesday, Aug. 4; the general election is Tuesday, Nov 3. School board workshop The Washington State School Directors' Associa- tion is offering a free infor- mation session for candi- dates at 6:30 p.m. March 26 at the Seattle Public Schools Auditorium, 2445 Third Ave. S. Register on- line at wwwwssda.org/ Events/ Workshops. aspx. www Don't fore OUR to READ r °"' our BLOGS wwcv. RENTON REPORTER wri&NT REPORT: oR from local FAVORITES! TUKWILA REPORTER a.' MAPLE VALLEY REPORTER SOUND PUBLISHING INC. 1207716 Career Day set for Foster The City of Tukwila, in partnership with Foster High School and the Tukwila School District, is hosting the fourth annual Career Day for teens April 23 at Foster. The Career Day has two segments, guest - speaker workshops and a job and college fair. The goal of the workshops is to give stu- dents an opportunity to learn from profes- sionals from many careers. The workshops are 12:30 until 2:30 p.m. The job/college fair is an opportunity for teens and businesses in the community to connect and talk about summer jobs, college, internships, volunteer, and job -shadow op- portunities. The job/college fair will last from 2:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. Individuals and businesses interested in participating can register online at http://ti- nyurl.com/o2f6cfc. For more information or for a paper appli- cation, contact Nate Robinson with the City of Tukwila at Nate.Robinson@TukwilaWA. gov www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com » MARCH 2015 9 ■,xA 1110 ;NO Students, businesses, colleges and City of Tukwila employees filled the Foster High School Commons last year for the Career Day and Job Fa i r. 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DES MOINESaw,,,A TUKWILA 17250 Southcenter Parkway 206-575-0330 Parking restrictions to be enforced at Foster Golf Links On January 31, 2014, King County Metro closed its satellite parking lot at the corner of Interurban Avenue South and 52nd Avenue South. This has resulted in anywhere from 25 to 45 vehicles per day being parked at Foster Golf Links by com- muters who have been displaced from the former Metro -leased lot. With spring upon us and the golf season beginning, Foster Golf Links will soon see a large increase in golfers on a daily basis and, without easily accessible parking, these potential customers will go elsewhere to play. Because greens fees ac- count for 680/0 of the revenue at the Golf Course, the City cannot afford to lose players frustrated due to lack of parking. The parking lot at Foster Golf links is limited to six -hour parking for rec- reational use only. On March 1, signage was posted to inform vehicle owners of the rule, and fliers are now being placed on cars warning them of the violation. Beginning April 1, the City will start enforcing the policy and will record license plates, dates and times of offenders. Two warnings will be given before the vehicle is towed, and the owner will be responsible for fees associated with towing. The City urged Metro to keep the satellite parking lot open and has tried to revisit the issue with the agency on multiple locations. While recognizing the need for additional park and ride opportunities, the City must enable all potential customers at Foster Golf Links to utilize dedi- cated golf course parking. The City will continue to work with Metro to identify other solutions for the at -capacity Park & Ride. MAYOR: Jim Haggerton COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Kate Kruller www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com » MARCH 2015 11 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Joe Duffle • Dennis Robertson • Allan Ekberg Verna Seal • Kathy Hougardy • De'Sean Quinn The City's first Annual Report is available online TukwilaWA.gov/2014annualreport.pdf HR PARKING RECREATION USE ONLY VIOLATORS WILL BE TOWED 1 10 MARCH 2015 « www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com City of Tukwila • 6200 Southcenter Boulevard • Tukwila, WA 98188 • 206-433-1800 • Online: TukwilaWA.gov The city of opportunity cest444-1,(444 edeice Residents may qualify for discounts or rebate 2014 utility tax rebates In 2003 the City of Tukwila imposed a Utility Tax and add- ed surcharge to Seattle City Light customers as a contract fee. With Resolution No. 1547, the City established policy to rebate the additional taxes and contract surcharge fees to eligible low-income seniors (age 62 or older) or dis- abled residents for electric and natural gas utility rebates. Criteria for eligibility • Must be at least 62 years of age or disabled. • Must have combined income of less than $32,000 or less than $32,000 if single. • Must be a Puget Sound Energy or Seattle City Light customer. Required information due by lune 30, 2015 • Must complete application and notarized supple- mental affidavit at the Finance Department in Tukwila City Hall. •A Must provide copy of 2014 Income Tax Return. •:• Provide copy of their Puget Sound Energy or Seattle City Light 12/31/14 billing statement as verification of customer account status. Payment process Those applicants determined to be eligible will receive a rebate check from the City based on the actual taxes and surcharges paid for 2014. For additional information, call Fiscal Coordinator Lily Jue at 206-433-7190. Lights... camera... On Thursday, March 5, a crew from MSNBC came to interview Tukwila officers whose successful efforts to save a motorist's life were caught on camera. Officers Jake Berry and David Pollett were called to the scene of a driver having a suspected heart attack. By quickly relying on their training and deployment of the automatic defibrillator, the officers were able to save his life. Stay tuned! Other discounts available 14 to Tukwila residents For eligible customers, the City offers a reduced rate of 50% on both the water/sewer bill and the surface water (storm) bill. To qualify, the person must be at least 62 years of age (if married, then either spouse) or totally and permanently dis- abled, and have a combined disposable income from all sources of less than $32,000 per year. This rate only applies to customers residing in the City's water/sewer and/or surface water ju- risdiction. Proof of income, age, and/or disability is required. To apply, download the application: TukwilaWA.gov/Finance/UtilReduce.pdf or get one from the Finance Department at City Hall. The application must be notarized, which the City can do for this document at no charge. Cable TV and garbage customers who are are low-income seniors (age 62 or older) and/or permanently disabled residents are eligible for these discounts. Monthly garbage service: 50% discount Monthly basic TV service: 40% discount Disposable income from all sources must not exceed $32,000 per household. For additional information or assistance, please call Frank Iriarte at 206-431-2445. Learn emergency response skills The City of Tukwila Fire Department and Emergency Management are offering FEMA -sponsored Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training at no charge, beginning April 22. This class is open to anyone at least 14 years of age who lives, works or plays in the City. In the event of a large-scale emergency, professional responders may not be immediately available in your neighborhood as they are tasked with multiple priorities. CERT training provides neighbors and families with life-saving response skills to help each other until professionals arrive. CERT covers a variety of topics in the 21 hours of training, including but not limited to light search and rescue, disaster medical operations, terrorism awareness and more. Classes will be held every Wednesday from 6:00-9:OOPM for seven weeks between April 22 and June 3. The final drill and graduation will be on Saturday, June 6 from 8:00AM-12:00PM. To receive a certificate of completion, participants must attend all classes and the final drill. For more information and to learn how to register for the class, please call 206-971-8742, or go online to TukwilaWA.gov/ApriI22CERT.pdf paring Break Grades K-6 /1 April 6-10,2015 Don't miss out on another great Spring Break Camp! Campers will enjoy a whole week's worth of fun, including fantastic field trips, great games, arts & crafts, and much more! If that's not enough we'll even throw in breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack. Space is Limited, so sign up early to be a part of this amazing week! Grades K-6 April 6-10 Fee: $119/$99 RD Monday -Friday 6:30am-6:OOpm 18886 "Daily rates are available at $35/day for Residents and $43/day for Non -Residents. TUKWILA I'ARK.ti A RfCRFATION Tukwila Community Center 12424 42nd Ave S • Tukwila, WA 206.768.2822 Reminder: Community Center Closure The Tukwila Community Center will be closed for programs and activities from March 16-22 for deep cleaning and main- tenance. This closure enables the City to address outstanding upkeep issues and un- dergo additional activities to spruce up the facility. During this week, staff will be avail- able to register participants and provide general customer service Monday through Thursday, between 8:30AM-5:00PM. On Friday, March 20, the building will be en- tirely closed to the public. In addition, the gym and racquetball courts will be closed March 16—April 12 for a com- plete overhaul. The floors will be sanded down, lines repainted and new finish ap- plied. The floors in the banquet hall, social hall and dance studios will also be refinished, thereby closing these facilities from March 16-29. If you have questions regarding the closure, call 206-768-2822. COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE: Exploring Mexican Culture and Cuisine Friday, April 10 - 5:30 to 7:30PM AT THE Tukwila Community Center Project Feast and Tukwila Parks & Recreation present a night of food and connection, highlighting the country of Mexico! This FREE event will feature: Delicious Mexican food prepared by Project Feast trainees and graduates • Music, cultural displays and activities for kids • Informational tables highlighting a variety of local community organizations Please R.S.V.P.. with number of guests by Friday, April 3 to hello@ProjectFeast.org project feast TUKWILA PARKS & RECREAI ION Regional Fire Authority Annexation Steering Committee formed The City of Tukwila has formed the Regional Fire Au- thority Annexation Steering Committee to review the option of annexing the Tukwila Fire Department to the Kent Regional Fire Authority. The committee's purpose is to make a recommendation to the City Council by the end of 2015. The committee, made up of residents, business community members, coun- cilmembers, representatives from the Kent Regional Fire Authority, and City staff, including firefighters, will meet regularly to explore issues such as financial im- pacts, governance and levels of service. The City was fortunate to have a number of applicants for the committee, and the combined experience of these individuals will help to inform their recom- mendation to the Council. Should the committee recommend the City move forward with annexing the Fire Department, the Council will then determine whether to forward the idea to the governing board of the Kent Regional Fire Authority and then the voters, who will ultimately make the final decision. Residents and business community representatives to the Re- gional Fire Authority Annexation Steering Committee include: Jessica Jerwa — An active resident and City of Tukwila volunteer, Jessica is very involved in the communi- ty, from volunteering in the City's Emergency Man- agement Office to working with the Civil Air Patrol. Roxanne Knowle — As an employee of CBRE, a prop- erty management company overseeing more than 800,000 square feet of industrial property within Tukwila, Roxanne serves as a business representa- tive of the Steering Committee. John Lamb — A business representative on this com- mittee with over 20 years in real estate, John Lamb works for Segale Properties and is an active civic volunteer for a variety of organizations. Becky Smith — Employed by Westfield since 2006, she currently serves as District General Manager for Washington State and oversees all Westfield South - center operations. Jerry Thornton — A longtime Tukwila resident, Jerry also serves as President of the Board of Water Dis- trict 125 and is a retired educator. Kathleen Wilson — Trained as a Civil Engineer, Kath- leen is a Tukwila resident with experience serving on a related prior committee and an active member of the Tukwila Emergency Communications team. Tukwila City Councilmembers Joe Duffie and Verna Seal also serve on the committee, along with David Cline, City Administrator and Moira Bradshaw, Project Manager representing administrative staff. Interim Fire Chief Chris Flores is also on the committee, as are Firefighters Dawn Judkins, president of the local union, Alan Codenys and Merle Brooks. Representa- tives of the Kent RFA serve as non-voting members of the committee and include Mike Denbo, Fire District 37 Commissioner, Kent RFA Chief Jim Schneider and Firefighter Ray Shjerven, president of the RFA fire- fighters union. COIM CH ORN F,R by Kate Kruller, 2015 Council President Not all Tukwila City Council meetings are the same... why is that? Like other legislative bodies, Tukwila has a process for bringing forth is- sues to be considered at City Council meetings. Initially, a great majority of proposed items are routed to one of four City Council Committees, which are each comprised of three Councilmembers. Committees are focused on specialized areas: Finance & Safety, Utilities, Community Af- fairs & Parks (CAP) and Transportation. A Councilmember chairs each committee and facilitates the meeting, while department heads and other City staff provide detailed information on items and make revi- sions. The Council committee members recommend whether an item is ready to be seen by the entire Council. The Committee of the Whole is comprised of all seven Councilmem- bers assembled to discuss and debate details of proposed resolutions, ordinances and other motions that are forwarded from the committees — along with items that are too broad for a specialized committee. This is a "members -only" meeting where the Council President serves as the chair. At these meetings, there may be presentations regarding items on the agenda or given for informational purposes only. During Com- mittee of the Whole meetings, no roll call is taken and no official action occurs. What does happen is that the City Council can give direction on changes that might improve a potential item of legislation, or determine that the item is ready for deliberation as -is at the next level. When items reach what is called a Regular Meeting of the City Council, legislative action can take place. Once again, the intent is for the entire City Council to assemble. Roll call is taken and a quorum — or a majority of four or more members — must be present in order to hear and vote on legislation. The Mayor assists in this process by chairing the meet- ing so that all Councilmembers are in equal standing when voting. The Mayor may vote to break a tie but, given that the Council has an odd number of members, that is an extremely rare occurrence. Also on these meetings' agendas are items listed under the "Consent Agenda." The Consent Agenda is handled as a single item encompassing all the things that the Council would normally approve with little comment, although members do have the ability to remove items from the Con- sent Agenda if they wish. All other items and pieces of legislation are considered individually, and final passage of any vote must have the approval of a majority of the members. As always, the public is invited and encouraged to attend all of these meetings. Meeting agendas, minutes, videos and legislation are all available on the City webpage. Come discuss what's on your mind at a Councilmember "Walk & Talk" along the Green River Trail, starting at 10:OOAm. he4 CI t: Arnie II Meet in lobby at Tukwila's Community Center Meeting agendas, City programs, recreation activities, publications and more... get the most current information at TukwilaWA.gov! 1 2 MARCH 2015 « www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com cover All, all hail, to Foster at 100 The Foster Rock BY DEAN A. RADFORD DRADFORD@TUKWILAREPORTER.COM Exactly 25 years ago today, the Foster Rock stood guard over the school. About two weeks later, on April 5, 1980, the three -ton symbol of Foster spirit was gone. A purple funk fell over the campus. The Tukwila edition of the Renton Record - Chronicle reported on April 23 that students had launched a massive effort to get their be- loved rock back. They searched and tried to fer- ret out the kidnapper. Plans were made to sell "Where's our rock T shirts?" and hold a "Rock Rally" in the parking lot. Then, the big break came. Three Foster se- niors, Dean Crosen, Richard Woodard and Jim Rollins, found the Rock while driving around Skyway. They got ahold of student -body presi- dent Marc Maio, who after weeks of searching, had to see the rock to believe their story. "We were going to get the Marines to fly it in in a helicopter;" said Maio. "But that didn't work out." Instead Maio and the seniors pooled their money for a crane and a truck. Foster's seniors were having a traditional pre - graduation party in the school's parking lot on June 9 when the Rock returned. Everyone ap- plauded and the Rock soon had a new coat of paint. The Rock had survived intact its kidnapping and its move from the bottom of Brummer's Hill in 1963 to get out of the way of the big ditch that became Interstate 5. Tom Kilburg and Gary Sherbon were among rock -savers who loaded the Rock in the back of Sheron's truck. It didn't survive intact construction of the new Foster High School in the early 1990s. Construc- tion workers broke it, creating that smaller piece. Maio told the Renton Record -Chronicle in 1980 he had no idea who kidnapped the rock. Ransom notes and prank calls proved dead - ends. His one suspect turned up with a good alibi. "Who knows? Maybe we'll find out at one of our reunions;' he said. Story told in lives of those who walked its halls BY DEAN A. RADFORD DRADFORD@TUKWILAREPORTER Reading through years of Klahowy- ahs, Growlers and old newspaper clip- pings, it's easy to see how Foster has changed and stayed the same. Were the times simpler in the first half of Foster's history? If it existed to- day, the Growler wouldn't fill a small hole with "Buy War Bonds;' as ap- peared in the March 16, 1944. Today, seniors won't graduate early so the government can ship them off 1-T. to an internment zv camp in California get W. for Japanese -Amer- icans. But walk c d down a hall in Fos- "' ter and you'll pass young people who have fled their homelands because of cultural upheaval and open warfare. Of course, some parts of high school life are eternal: worrying about a date for Homecoming, dreading the arrival of report cards or figuring out where you fit in. The countdown to Foster's Centen- nial started in 1915, with the presenta- tion of a diploma to Foster's first gradu- ate. The high school was then at what is now Foster Memorial Park. A larger Foster opened in 1952 to accommodate the Baby Boomers and in 1992 the current Foster opened its doors. Saturday, teachers, students and friends of Foster will gather to celebrate Foster's 100th anniversary. I took it as a chance to compile these vignettes of life at Foster through the decades. Tukwila Mayor Gary Van Dusen on March 17, 1986, presents the key to the city to Tracy Sanderson, who accepted the recognition on behalf of the 1985-86 Class A state champion girls basketball team. It was one two state championships a Foster girls team won under Coach Tim Parker, who was inducted into the Foster High School Alumni Hall of Fame in 2009. From newspaper archives WHAT, NO ONLINE REGISTRA- TION? This from the Sept. 3, 1935, Growler: "Remarks such as Ah, why bother about registering now. Let's wait until this fall; are proving to be boo- merangs now that fall is here" Growler reports that those who registered in the spring have no schedule conflicts; those who didn't are wailing and moaning because they can't get the classes they want. "If our memory will only hold over until next spring, we may 'let this be a lesson' and all register." HOW PROPHETIC: For years, Fos- ter seniors offered their prophecies and willed something useful (or not) to an underclassman or someone else. Here's one from 1936: FLASH!!! Harlem. The new dance sensation discovered in one of Harlem's night clubs lately has been outlawed by the State on a charge of indecency. The dance was originated by the famous bubble dancer, Lillian Ingersoll. [ more CENTENNIAL page 13 ] She knows what it's like to climb Brummer's BY DEAN A. RADFORD DRADFORD@TUKWILAREPORTER.COM Dorothy Daley 1937 yearbook home," she said, Dorothy Daley didn't mind walking the nearly two miles to school at what is now Joseph Foster Memorial Park on 53rd Avenue South. "But I had to trudge up Brum- mer's Hill going just like thousands of Dorothy Sivertsen plans to attend the Foster Centennial. Family photo other Tukwila kids after her. She lived with her family in their house at South 150th Street and High- way 99; the house is still there. The walk took her past Thorndyke and what would become the future site of Foster High School - and down Brum- mer's Hill. Now Dorothy Sivertsen, 96, who went to the original Thorndyke El- ementary School and graduated from Foster High School in 1937, is plan- ning to attend the Centennial Saturday, likely one of the oldest graduates there. She enjoyed her years at Foster, earn- ing all As and B's - and just one C. She [ more DOROTHY page 14] tu kwila'sstory Superintendent L.M. Dimmitt stands on the steps of Tukwila School, now the Tukwila Heritage and Cultural Center. Tukwila Historical Society Dimmitt, Ava made history BY PAT BRODIN TUKWILA HISTORICAL SOCIETY This year marks the 100th anniversary of the first diploma presented to Ava Sophia Adams by Foster School Superintendent L.M. Dimmitt. Born July 5, 1884, in Jackson County, Mo., Lor- ris Myrvin Dimmitt was destined as a respected educator. He built a home in the Lower Foster area of Tukwila and with wife Emma raised five children. Dimmitt recalls the days when he first arrived; the area was so remote and rural that many students rode horses to school, staking them in nearby pastures. Dur- ing the first few years there were no phones, so Dimmitt walked to Riverton, Foster and Thorn - dyke to talk to teachers. He went on to work in the office of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction but maintained his home in Tukwila. On Saturday, March 21, Fos- ter High School will celebrate its Centennial. The program will include a re-enactment featuring a presentation of the first diploma. I will be dressed as L.M. Dimmitt and hand the diploma to Ava, who will be portrayed by Foster graduate Olivia Thompson. Doing a portrayal of historical digni- taries has become a side job for me and something that I started in 2008 with the City of Tukwila's Centennial Year. It turned out to be a great way to build interest and excitement for history by mak- ing it living and real to kids of all ages. Histori- cal portrayal is much more than just acting. It re- quires research and practice. It involves gaining a depth of understanding, not just from all available biographical text but reading what they wrote and trying to grasp how they might have talked. This becomes a challenge for legendary folks who lived in the days before there was recorded audio and video. Needless to say, it will be an honor to play the part of Foster Superintendent, L.M. Dimmitt, who served the district from 1913 to 1922. Pat Brodin is a member of the Tukwila Historical Society. The society operates the Tukwila Heritage and Cultural Center, 14475 59th Ave. S. The center can be reached by phone at 206 -244 -HIST or via email at tukwilaheritagectr@tukwilahistory.org. Ava Adams www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com » MARCH 2015) 13 Wrecking equipment pulls down the Foster High School small gym in June 1990. After that, specialized crews had the difficult job of removing asbestos -laden materials from outside and inside the school's buildings. Newspaper archives [ CENTENNIAL from page 12] SOME THINGS NEVER CHANGE: The headline in the Dec. 7, 1939, Growler reads: Report Cards Students Pleased??? "To the dismay of some students - and the joy of others - re- port cards came out Wednesday. Some students resolved immediately to work harder this next quarter. Is it to be like New Year resolutions and soon bro- ken? We hope not." PUPILS CHECK LIST: Here's the school supply list for pupils going to Foster in 1943: $1 for book and locker deposit, $3 for activity ticket, $2 for an- nual, notebook and paper, practice pa- per (if you are taking typing), pencils, pen and ink, a lunch for the first day and money to buy lunch, notebook for assignments. And arrive by 8:30 a.m. STUDENT COUNCIL IN FLUX: The Growler edition on Aug. 26, 1943, list- ed the Student Council members, with the caveat that a few may be replaced because they've moved or joined the armed forces. Frank Siccardi was president; years later he served on the school board. Helen Kassner - Helen Ives and Principal Pat Larson's mom - was secretary. WHY ARE THEY RUNNING: If it's March, it's almost time for track. In the March 16, 1944, issue, the Growler re- ported that about a dozen boys turned out and a dozen more promising to do so. Alan Gunsul was the boys sports editor. "Those boys running up and down the streets of the neighborhood are not crazy; they are just turning out for track." WHY WE GO TO FOSTER: That same March 16, 1944, issue offered a chance to complete this sentence, Why we go to Foster ... "because our lock- ers are such convenient places to leave our books, old socks, elderly oranges and all the other stuff we don't want," or "to keep an eye on our friends. It's easier to talk about them when we can keep an eye on them." STUDENT CREED: "I, as a student Drill -team members Courtney O'Brien and Denette Dahl join other students at the groundbreaking in September 1990 for the new Foster High School. Newspaper archives The Grr Grr Barker — the April Fool's Day edition of the Growler on March 28, 1958 — headlined a photo essay,"Pho- tographer Catches Strange Proceedings at Foster" Here's the caption for this pho- tograph (made well before the advent of Photoshop). "But I don't have two zeros," says language arts teacher Alfred Yates to 'mighty' senior Steve Day. The Growler, 1958 of Foster High School, will make it my aim to be honest, trustworthy, broad- minded and responsible. I will strive for higher ideals, and for a definite purpose in life." That's the Foster Creed in 1946. HOW TO SAY CANNIBAL IN - FRENCH: Something was lost in trans- lation in Josephine Waldo's French class in February 1949. The story is told in "Strolling Around Foster" on Feb. 24, when the author wondered what was going on behind closed doors. "It may seem odd, but accord- ing to a paper written a few days ago, there are nothing but cannibals," the author wrote. "Je mange mon pere pour dejeuner," that if literally translated comes out as "I eat my father for dinner!' The author asks is that what Mrs. Waldo is teach- ing her students? Right next to that on the page is the answer to the question, Have you seen the latest? Here are a couple, Snake Pit - Detention Study hall, and Yellow Sky - in Seattle? Never. PASS THE COBBLER: Lunch at Foster on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 1958, a wintry day, was mashed potatoes and roast pork gravy, green beans, bread and butter, cherry cobbler and milk. SEAGULLS NEED A PLACE TO LAND: For April Fool's Day in 1958, the Growler became the "Grr Grr Barker." Yes, there's talk of building a landing ramp for seagulls and the money from Foster's oil wells, which are doing well, well, will go toward two new swimming pools, a new gym and 10 colored TV sets. A SOCIAL PLACE: Roughly speak- ing, the Growler was marking its 30th anniversary in 1958. It was more than a high school newspaper - it served the Foster and Tukwila communities. It even had a "society page." Here's one: "Mrs. Clara Ives entertained several friends at a luncheon on Oct. 9, 1935:' Four years later but before the great War in the Pacific, the weekly Growler reported on Dec. 7, 1939: "Tatsuo No- buyama, brother of Fusako and Yeiko Nobuyama of Foster High School, left for Japan last Monday, Dec. 4, for a short visit:' Members of the Nobuyama family, including Fusako, appear on lists of World War II internees at the Tule Lake internment camp in California. Fusako and Hatsuji Hanada was among Foster students who went through an early graduation in May 1942 before being sent off to the internment camp. THE BIG SPEECH: Commence- ment speeches are known for their [ more CENTENNIAL page 14] 14 MARCH 2015 « www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com Celebrate Foster's 100th on Saturday One hundred years in the making, Foster High School will celebrate its Centennial on Saturday, March 21. There will be food, dancing, socializ- ing, memories to share. A re-enactment of the first com- mencement ceremony when Ava Sophia Adams received Foster's first diploma will highlight the official ceremony. There will be a musical tribute to the past, present, and future of the school, including a dancing -through -the -de- cades look back at the school's seminal events featuring alumni musicians. Current students will take the stage for vibrant cultural performances, in- cluding singing and dancing from Fos- ter's Pacific Islander, Burmese, and Hip Hop Clubs. The details: • Saturday, March 21, at Foster High School, 4242 S. 144th St., Tukwila • Doors open at 3 p.m. with an open house featuring tours, an ongoing his- torical slideshow, a display of artifacts, and socializing. Dinner and refresh- ments will be available at about 3:30 p.m. The official program will begin at 6 p.m. Following, the gym will open for a sock hop ending at 10 p.m. Extra parking is available at the site of the Tukwila Village on South 144th Street and International Boulevard. ON THE COVER: First row: Ava Sophia Adams, Kerry McCarthy, Tim Parker and Werner Neudorf; second row, Andy Fagan, Scott Schenck; third row, Dorothy Daley, John Mayovsky; fourth row, Adrien Yorozu; fifth row, Mike Shannon, Grace Gylling and Alem Belete. [ CENTENNIAL from page 13] reflection, hope and humor. For com- mencement 1979, Greg Fisher cred- ited parents for the success their students achieved and drew laughter in doing so. "It was you who said, `Don't cheat.' I spent three of the best years of my life in fourth grade" In her speech, `Blank Paper;' vale- dictorian Claire Foster said, "Each had a chance to make our mark. Names are for- gotten and then the only mark left is the mark upon ourselves" SAYING, AMBITION, MEMORIES: Graduating seniors reveal all in the senior Growler. In 1979, Terri Haggerton's favor- ite saying was "Ace!!", Mike Hammond's [DOROTHY from page 12] was the eighth -grade valedictorian. She took the "regular subjects;' typing, home economics, English, math and Latin, which she has used to complete crossword puzzles. Her typing teacher was Blanche LaVic- tory and Margaret Olsen taught home eco- nomics and Latin. She and her two best friends, Herta Han- son and Eleanor Norbeck, were together all the time. They were called the three mus- keteers. She had to think for a moment what they did for fun. She tells the story of camp- ing and swimming at Lake Wilderness in Maple Valley. Her father brought six girls to the lake; they set up a tent and stayed for a week. "They dumped us off and left us alone," she said. After graduation, she was a nanny and worked for Sears, where she met her hus- band Barney. For years, they lived in Bou- levard Park and owned Barney's sports shop. She now lives in Vancouver, near her daughter Cheryl and her husband Paul Lantz. LOVED ONE WITH ALZHEIMER'S? The University of Washington Alzheimer's Disease Research Center needs your help with a new Alzheimer's disease study. We are investigating a potential treatmer: that may improve thinking and memory in people with Alzheimer's disease. This treatment provides an alternate energy source for the brain that cannot properly use glucose for energy. You may be eligible if: You are age 66 to 90 and you have mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. • You have a study partner who can accompany you to all visits Eligible study participants may receive the following at no cost: • Memory testing Health assessment • Reimbursement for time and travel ._. Val ®,r UNIVERSITY of WASHINGTON �, CaII 206.764.2069 or 1.800.317.5382 for more information. This research study is being conducted locally by Elaine Peskind, MD at the VA Puget Sound, 1560 5. Columbian Way, Seattle, WA 98108 or 9500 Veterans Drive, Lakewood, WA 98493. future ambition was to become a profes- sional ice hockey referee and bartender in the off season, and Sandra Gadd's fondest memory was when "Claire, Mike, Craig and I when up to the make -out spot above the airport and laughed at Craig's stupid comments and mistakes all evening:' SAYING, POSSESSION, SONG, MOV- IE: There was a different list for seniors in the 1983 Growler. Denise Meagher's favor- ite saying was "You're such a fruit loop; Darron Neilson's favorite possession was a '66 Mustang, Lance Ladines' favorite song was "Leather and Lace" and Susan Lee's fa- vorite movie was "An Officer and a Gentle- man:' ALL IN THE FAMILY: Foster is known for serving generations in a family. Take Peggy (Ives) McCarthy, Erin McCarthy and Kerry McCarthy - that's mom and daughters. They all share something in common: They were all three Homecom- ing queens at Foster, Peggy in 1972, Erin in 2002 and Kerry in 2005. "This will be a Homecoming that I will always remember; I will always keep this dear to my heart;' said Kerry in the 2002 Klahowyah. Dean A. Radford, editor of the Tukwila Reporter, can be reached at 424-255-3484, Ext. 5150. And in case you were wondering, that's my photo on page 12. I was the edi- tor of the Growler my senior year (Class of 1969). FREE BINGO Imperial Bingo Connection 3100 East Valley Road Renton 425-656-5257 (Wed Fri Sat Sun) FREE BINGO Every Saturday What you buy at tills for 11 AM session Play FREE for 2:30 session Buy -in - Machines - Singles - Stars - Doubles Small Crowds = Better Chance To Win FREE BINGO ' Bike helmets are a no brainer. 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