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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-04 Tukwila ReporterSCHOOL CONNECTIONS: Tukwila School District update, pgs. 4-5 [see us online litwww.tukwilareporter.com 2 APRIL 2013 « www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com Chamber CEO has backs of businesses BY DEAN A. RADFORD EDITOR@ TUKWILAREPORTER.COM Carol Kolson, a banker with nearly 30 years in the banking industry and ac- coffeewith tive in the Southwest King County Chamber of Com- merce, is the chamber's new president and CEO. Kolson started her job April 8. She was picked from a pool of 40 applicants after a three-month search. Kolson replaces Lynn Wal- lace, who was hired by the Renton Chamber of Com- 1(;�a,ctqtrd (1aed FESTIVAL e Saturday, May 11, 2013 9 a.m.-3 p.m. tf bNw ;.r Featured speakers Ciscoe Morris and Marianne Binetti, plus: Educational Booths Crafts & Vendors Art Show Kids' Garden Party Guided Bird Tour Native Plant Sales Educational Workshops Entertainment Special thanks to our sponsors: TU KW I LA Ilk .+. TIONAL W111)1, FE b101 FISH and WILDLIFE Held at the Tukwila Community Center 12424 42nd Ave, Tukwila 98168 www.backyardwildlifefestival.org Carol Kolson is the new CEO and president of the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce. Dean A. Radford, Tukwila Reporter merce as its new president and CEO. Kolson said her strength is a "deep knowledge" of the business community and "understanding of what small business owners need and are looking for to grow their business?' Kolson worked for Home - Street Bank for 13 of the 28 years she has been in bank- ing. She was the bank's busi- ness development director and her territory was the communities that make up the chamber — Tukwila, Des Moines, SeaTac and Burien. Her previous and current jobs are "really very simi- lar and that's building good long-term relationships with business owners; she said. Kolson has been a mem- ber of numerous chambers, but she has never served as a chamber CEO or staff member. In essence Kolson will advocate for her cham- ber members on local and state issues and beyond and make sure they have the knowledge they need to succeed through expanded and focused training. "We are looking to pro- vide valuable information ...local cuisine NEW HAND-CRAFTED Griddle Melts Please call us about our nightly dinner specials! SEATAC TUKWILA 20402 International Blvd 17250 Southcenter Parkway 206-592-5928 206-575-0330 NOW OPEN 24 HOURS and tools to business own- ers here;' she said The chamber is looking to hire an employee who will sell chamber member- ships. Right now, the cham- ber has about 350 members and one of Kolson's goals is to increase that number. She's well-known already in the region, pointing out that when she walks into a meeting no introductions are necessary because she's already developed working partnerships with the com- munity and businesses, she said. Kolson has served on the Southwest King County Chamber Board of Direc- tors in the chair position, Golf Tournament chair, Funding and Events Com- mittee and the Ambassa- dor Committee. She says she takes an active role on whatever committee she serves. "I give 101 percent of myself," she said. She's active in the com- munity and has won awards for her volunteer service. Kolson is a member of the Tukwila Historical So- ciety and has chaired events for DAWN and Habitat for Humanity. She has taught financial literacy classes for several non -profits in South King County. She won the DAWN 2012 Hero Award, Southwest King County Chamber 2011 Outstanding Com- munity Service Award and the Seattle Rotary 2007 Ser- vice Above Self Award. She helped organize the chamber's silent auction to mark the chamber's 20th anniversary and planning is already under way to mark the chamber's 25th anniversary next year, she said. Kolson has worked in Marysville, Camano Island, Everett and Bellevue as a banker. She was born and raised in Johnstown, Pa., and has lived in the Seattle area since 1981. f CASCADE MEMORIAL low cost cremation & funerals $495 Simple Cremation $895 Direct Burial 425.641.6100 Casea deMemorial.com www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com » APRIL 2013 > 3 Nancy Coogan new school chief BY MICHELLE CONERLY MC0NERLY@KENTREP0RTER.00M The Tukwila School Board thought Nancy Coogan's energy and experience were an attrac- tive combination, leading to its decision to choose her as the new school district superintendent. Mark Wahlstrom, school board president, noted Coogan's many years in an administrator position within Seattle Public Schools as a "key" factor to choosing her — that and her commitment to children. "When we're making decisions, we're making decisions for kids," Wahlstrom said. "(And) that's her reputation. She's definitely done some good work (and) is well- respected:' Coogan's background as a teacher and principal culminated into a position within the Seattle Public Schools that allowed her to reach a diverse population of more than 10,000 students. The Tukwila School District has about 3,000 students and is one of the most di- verse in the nation. She also worked closely with the Seattle School Board to develop a five-year strategic plan, made headway in special education compliance, and serves as a mem- ber of Seattle University's Youth Advisory Board and the Profes- sional Education Advisory Boards of Seattle Pacific University and City University. In a statement posted on the Tukwila School District website, Coogan, current executive director of schools for the central region of Seattle Public Schools, shares her School officials on leave Two experienced administrators have been named as interim replacements for two key administrators in the Tukwila School District who were placed on paid admin- istrative leave. Nina Melencio, former director of human resources, was placed on paid administrative leave on Feb. 26. She was replaced by Carole Burger. Linda Sebring, former director of finance and opera- tions for the district, was placed on paid leave on March 5. Sebring was replaced by Ron Ellis, who's done similar finance work for the Renton, Bellevue, Federal Way, and Snoqualmie Valley school districts for more than 30 years. He will fill the position until July. Mike Patterson, the school district's attorney, said talks are under way about whether Melencio and Sebring will return. The final decision will be left up to the superinten- dent and the school board. A reason for placing the two administrators on leave was not given in the letters informing them of the decision. The letters state: "Placement on leave is not and should not be construed as disciplinary in any fashion" FOSTER-TUKWILA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 14401 56th Ave 5 JOIN Us FOR NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER Noon, Thurs, May 2 @ City Hal; Sunday Schedule: CE 9:00 am; Worship 10:30 am - 206-243-4455 • www.ftpc.org TO ADVERTISE YOUR PLACE OF WORSHIP Please call: Shelby 425-255-3485 Ext. 3052 or email sbeitinger@rentonreporter.com 719261 index newCEO The Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce has a new leader for this chamber for Tukwila, Des Moines, SeaTac and Burien excitement about being chosen as the next superintendent. "With great enthusiasm and complete dedication, I'm honored to accept the board's offer to join you July 1 as superintendent of the Tukwila School District;" Coogan said. "I will work tirelessly with staff to serve Tukwila students and families. This is a humbling appointment, and I want to as- sure you that my commitment to work on your behalf is unwaver- ing. I look forward to meeting and working with each of you." Coogan declined an interview with the Tukwila Reporter until her contract is officially signed. According to Wahlstrom, the school board hadn't "exchanged any formal language on the con- tract" last week, but believes the latest date on which the board will call a special meeting to vote on the contract will be April 23. Wahlstrom said one of the first steps the school board and Coo- gan will take once she's fully as- sumed the position of superinten- dent will be to draft a transition plan, understand the leadership styles of both school board mem- bers and other administrators and come to an agreement on various protocols. "Whenever you get a new team member, especially someone con- trolling the schools, it's nice to have communication in place," Wahlstrom said. Wahlstrom also hopes that the appointed interim superintendent, Mellody Matthes, stays with the district in some capacity, praising her for the effort she and the cur- rent administration have put into the district over the last year. "I am appreciative of the work of the admin team this year under Dr. Mellody Matthes," Wahlstrom wrote in an email. "They have worked extremely hard to restore confidence and open communi- cation channels with the staff and community during this transition year. Dr. Matthes has honored her- self and the district with her cour- age and honesty as she has worked to focus attention on the kids of the district and their needs. It has not always been an easy job. There are a lot of challenging issues that we have faced." The district began looking for a new superintendent in Decem- ber after former superintendent Ethelda Burke resigned last June following an investigation into complaints filed by nine district employees on the basis on racial discrimination. TUKWILA • SEATAC • DES MOINES sAWARDS� • • *EVERYTHING . • WARD IS GYOUREARS CH,`p.s .• AND. COMFORT ENIOYMENT Tukwila, WA 98188 206-575-1130 * fax: 206-575-1133 www.doctorbuda.com * 6 month preventative exams * Free Orthodontic exams * Brushing for toddlers *Teething tips *White Fillings * Sports Guards * Space Maintainers *Thumb Guards * Anxiety Medication * General Anaesthesia available ur office is fun and kid friendly. We have great games and giveaways during the year. Your child gets a prize and sticker at every visit. Dr. Buda is currently accepting many different insurance plans. Over the last four years we have become a preferred provider for 7 major insurance companies including: *Aetna •Assurant *Cigna *Delta •DSHS •GreatWest •Guardian •Humana •Metlife •Premera •Regence •WDS •United Concordia 6 Iandbuy The City of Tukwila wants to fight crime on Tukwila International Boulevard and may buy motels and shops in its battle 8 poolopening The community will mark the opening of the refurbished Tukwila Pool with a big celebration on Saturday 12 coverstory Cooking with kids can be a lot of fun and they learn so much in the process, from buying ingredients, to preparing them and finally how to clean up 13 Tukwila'sstory Pioneer Joseph Foster was the key figure in the early development of Tukwila 11 tukwila reporter SOUND PUBLISHING INC. >19426 68th Avenue South > Kent, WA 98032 >253.872.6600 > www.tukwilareporter.com 4 APRIL 2013 « www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com Tukwila School District #406 APRIL 2013 WE Day Seattle 2013! Tukwila was THERE! Students from Foster High School and Showalter Middle School were a part of history yesterday. March 27th 2013 the first WE Day in the United States was here in Seattle WA. WE Day Seattle in the Key Arena was packed with 15,000 students across the state of Washington who were honored, empowered, and praised for volunteerism and fundraising in their commu- nities for a cause they are passionate about. This once in a lifetime opportunity gave our students not only the courage to stand up against injustice, in- equalities, homeless- ness, abuse, bullying, and apathy but also to encourage each other and believe in themselves. With guests like Martin Luther King III, Jen- nifer Hudson, Pete Carroll and Seahawks, Gover- nor Jay Inslee, Martin Sheen, Mia Farrow, Spencer West, and so many more encouraged our students to lead not only with words but by action was amazing! Do you want to know what was more amazing than that? The fact that our students walked away from this experience feeling EMPOWERED and INSPIRED, believing that THEY CAN make a difference in this world locally and globally. Their minds were twirling ideas and they chatted about what campaigns they WILL DO to take the steps to show us that THEY WILL take action against hunger, homelessness, and bullying on the bus back to the district. If you would like to see more about our WE Day experience please go to: WE Day 1 Q 13 Fox News, Kings News WE Day Seattle, Free the Children WE Day Seattle, Seattle Seahawks WE Day, WE Day Sponsor Amway, WE Day Seattle Times. If you missed out on the WE Day Event and the live webcast, you won't want to miss the inspirational "Road to We Day" video featuring clips from We Day Seattle. It airs on Joe TV (channel 22/25) on Friday April 12 at 8 p.m. Pacific, and again on Fox Q13 on Sunday, April 14, at 5 p.m. Pacific. THANK YOU FREE THE CHILDREN for WE Day Seattle! Cascade View receives 2012 Washington Achievement Award in Math! Congratulations to Cascade View Elementary School students and staff for their accomplish- ment in receiving the "Overall Excellence in Math" 2012 Washington Achievement Award. Please see the full article from the Office of Student and Public Instruction below. The full list of honored schools can be found at the OSPI website. 381 Schools Win State's Highest Honor Washington Achievement Award is based on test scores of many student groups, gradua- tion rates and closing gaps OLYMPIA — April 2, 2013 — A total of 381 schools are receiving Washington Achieve- ment Awards for 2012. Award-winning schools were notified today via email by State Superintendent Randy Dorn and State Board of Education Chair Jeff Vincent. The Washington Achievement Awards, now in their fourth year, are sponsored by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruc- tion and the State Board of Education. Award winners are selected using the state's Achieve- ment Index and the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Flexibility Waiver. "We're thrilled that the Achievement Awards have come to mean so much to schools and districts across the state," Vincent said. "It's important to us at the state level to ensure that our work benefits everyone, and the award and index do exactly that." Schools are being recognized for being top performers in seven categories: • Overall Excellence • Language Arts • Math • Science • Extended Graduation Rate (only awarded to high and comprehensive schools) • Closing Achievement Gaps • High Progress (Title I eligible or participating schools only) This year the Washington Achievement Awards have been combined with the awards and accountability criteria in the ESEA Flex- ibility Waiver. The "High Progress" category replaces the "Improvement" category from previous years. State Superintendent Dorn praised this new collaboration. "Schools and communi- ties expect state and federal governments to work together on accountability," he said. "We're grateful that the Flexibility Waiver has given us a chance to align our accountability efforts with the federal government's expecta- tions. This will streamline both systems over time and provide a better picture of how our schools are doing." The award-winning schools will be honored during an award ceremony on April 30 at Kentwood High School in Covington, itself an award winner for "Math" and "Closing Achieve- ment Gaps." About the awards Washington's School Achievement Index rates all schools according to specific out- comes and indicators from 2010 to 2012. The five outcomes are student performance in statewide assessments in reading, writing, math and science tests, as well as the school's extended graduation rate, which includes those students who took longer than four years to graduate. Those outcomes are each measured using four indicators: 1. achievement of students who are not from low-income families; 2. achievement of students who are from low-income families; 3. achievement of a school when compared to "peers" (schools with similar student char- acteristics, such as the percentage of students who have a disability, are learning English, are designated as gifted, come from low-income families, and are mobile); and 4. improvement in the achievement of all students combined from the previous year. The average of the resulting 20 measures comprises the overall index. school connection is presented by the Tukwila School District Tukwila School District #406 www.tukwila.wednet.edu 206.901.8000 4640 South 144th Street Tukwila, Washington 98168 Board of Directors: Mark Wahlstrom, President, 206.243.9855 Steve Mullet, Vice -President, 206.244.7553 Mary Fertakis, 206.767.6053 Dave Larson, 206.244.2313 Alicia Waterton, 206.248.4302 Interim Superintendent: Dr. Mellody Matthes, 206.901.8006 www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com » APRIL 2013 i 5 Tukwila School District #406 APRIL 2013 1)istrito I 1. N1iercoles Ia Edit F[i•IO Para Su resdencia clectricidad, inmunizacidn I Tukwila Diiwaan Arbacada, Diiwaan Dhismaha 4040 Si soeda: Cunugaada (1-Ieshiiska Dhalashada (lisenka Turjibaano Turjibaano Khu Ghi Thu' Viec Van 4640 De Con nha Tre. S2 Se Tiihw ila School Kindergarten Wednesday, May 1 & 9:00AM-6:0OPM Registration will be field Tukwila School District Administration 4640 S 144th St. Tukwila, WA 206-901-8000 District Registration Thursday, May at: Building 98168 Questions? Call:��' Tracii Schmidt Cascade View Elemental-N- leliient,LI vV 2.r../(3-901-770:2 lieu Miller Thorndyke Elementary 20G-9OI-7602 Molly Newcomb Tukwila Eleinentary xOG-9O1-7502 Kathleen Gants AdIiiinistration Office aOG-90I-80w 2, 2O1S 24.`err in Edt, Q� r rr f o i -Jr r ) SchoolaWg To register your child for Kindergarten you must firing the following: V'Your child: for a short assessment with a Kindergarten teacher• Ka v Proof of Residency: an apartment lease or' mortgage statement. electricity. water or sewer statement/bill. v Child's Birth Certificate Child's Immunization Records I'arent or guardian picture Identtfcatioil (tIriver4 license) t ,�'; , ��' �,. .. VA - ik Ilk �a I.nit•rlxrctcrs will be available in Spanish. ",1 11 nali and Nepali both days. interpreters will be available in Burmese and Vietnamese on May 2- Escolar Tukwila tit riperifin para Kindergarten Clardin de Incomes] 1" de mayo y,jueves 2 de mayo. •eois, 9:oor"AM-G:ooPM inscripcibn se realizara ell el. -reit" Administrativo del Distrito Escolar 'Tukwila S 144th St., Tukss,Imm,WA 98168, 2OG-ttO1-sOOO insribier a su niflo/a en Kindergarten debera traer lo siguiente: niifo/a (para tuna breve cvaluacion con una niacstra de Kindergarten), Prueba de (un contrato de alquiler o un estado de cuenta de hipoteca. o una factura o estado de cuenta de agua corriente n cloacas), El Certi6cado de Nacimientel de su nifio/a, Los certifcados de de su niao/a, ldentificacion con foto de Padre/Madre/Custodio (licencia de conductor) Labra interpretes disponibles para espanol,sonnalf y nepalf los dos dfas. labra Interpretes disponibles para hirmano y vietnamita el 2 de mayo. Spanish School District gelinta Kindergarten-ka May 1 & Khamiista, May 2, 2019, 51100AM-rs:OOPM gelinta waaaaa lagu outran doonaa: Maamulka Tukwila School District S 144th St., Tukwila, WA 08108, 200-901-8000 aad uga diiwaarn geliso cunugaada Kindergarten-ka waxaa laga rabaa lnaad keento waxyaabahlaan Soo (Si un macalinka Kindergarten-kte eegitaan yar ugu satneeyo), Cadeeynta degenaashada abartinentiga ama cadeeynta glrriga, biilasha karontada, biyalia ama saxarada), Shahaadada Cunuga, Rikoorka Talaalka Cunuga, Agoonsiga sawirka leh ee waalidka ama masuulka baabuurka) ayaa iiiiail doona ko liadla Isbaanislika, Soon ialiga iyo Nebalka labada maalilncodba. ayaa imam doona ku hadla Burmese iyo Fiyatnaainees May a. Srnrrc11i Hqe Ch8nh Tukwila Danh Hoc Mau Giao Tu, Ngay l thing Num & Thur Nam. 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Tukwila, WA 9111611, 206-901-8000 m oaEac938 otx 8:088 yoSc?oa8 cy18 037,C1,130o ea &ti 36114- ❑monxR� olt4381; n51]o'179)40I 3 ❑ osalEni&rxrdnS sacomoSnaccrA ,33L4:370:o') & "l ?o5 33Fa37o P youSO')Q* 1 c9poSi um 8,R,p4 ¢nm:pah;3somaS=ogm apocceifitafenoam& enocomirmcrdoSocozo,upoScrJtonfaz 0 8no ot5facreaJ n Fao8 so. &'Y oi'1c v�rfp aar wsoo6 (rmtooa& es 8o&) c.ipzo e8F1 4.oc'`'rp Yrucq 07Ja7'7[xYnimp '++11.16irar7(1':3J0St7`] RUSC.3c+S ism it E4.6eri g 8cucrS4Si a 77a7']Ocr771si71E or,/cu Jcloraotcra8 . s Foster High School's "FIELD OF DREAMS" Five years ago, three young ladies, Veronica, Michelle and Merilee were asked as 8th Graders to play summer fast pitch softball with the Foster team. At that time these incredible girls called "Ronnie" and "The M&M's" were promised that someday they would be able to play on a field located at Foster High School so they could share their experience with other students and improve the participation in fast pitch softball. ,JD Hill, Foster AD asked Coach Rex Cox to take over the team as Head Coach and they quickly had to adjust the girls to playing at a field off campus. They had to catch rides right after school to Tukwila Com- munity Center for practice and games. This left them no time for after school activities with peers, study hall or other school social clubs. They quickly learned that their desire to play fast pitch for Foster required a lot of self-sacrifice and dedication. Coach Cox made several attempts to bring the Foster fast pitch team back to the Foster campus but due to the economic down turn finding additional resources were a challenge Coach Briggs came aboard and continued to have conversations with team captains for four years, up to today with our current captains, those three young ladies mentioned. A decision to approach the School Board one more time before they graduated was made and the School Board and Interim Superintendent asked us to put a proposal forward for consideration. With the help of several administrators, faculty, the AD and parents we had several meetings and submitted a proposal that was accepted and the "Field of Dreams" became reality. Out Senior Captains attended the meetings and once again the ex- citement of bringing Foster fast pitch back to the campus is in the air. Contractors are working as hard as they can to get the field ready for play prior to end of this season so we can cut the ribbon and hear the words, "Ladies....lets play ball" ring out and eco off the Foster High School buildings and a loud cheer from the students and faculty of Fos- ter High School welcoming "Ronnie" and the "M&M's" back to their own home field. Congratulations to Thorndyke Elementary School's "Reading Rebels" The Global Reading Challenge is a reading competition for 4th and 5th graders run by King County Library Systems (KCLS). KCLS selects 10 books for participating students to read. Students are then tested on their knowledge of the books by competing against each other in teams. There are four competitions: school -wide, district wide, regionals, and the Grand Challenge. We are very proud of how well Thorndyke Elementary School's "Reading Rebels" did in this year's competition. The Thorndyke team won the school, district, and regional challenge, earning the right to compete in the county- wide Grand Challenge. The Grand Challenge was between the top 4 teams from 56 schools in 10 school districts; over 2,000 students participated in all. Although the "Reading Rebels" did not win the Grand Challenge, they deserve a lot of recognition for being in the top 4 in King County! Their feat is especially impressive because, as one librarian noted at the competition, nearly all of the "Reading Rebels" are English Language Learners, very differ- ent from the make-up of the other top teams. The Reading Rebels are: Shukri D., Ryan M., Eleanna., Hibaq 0., Samantha S., Furtuna T., and Lucy T. We are also very proud of the team's coaches, Librarian Mary Djaboury and 2nd grade teacher Lauren McClelland. This year was their first year coaching, and they are really looking forward to next year's competition! Go "Reading Rebels!" 6 ( APRIL 2013 « www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com City may fight crime by buying properties BY STEVE HUNTER SHUNTER@TUKWILAREPORTER. COM The city of Tukwila proposes to devour crime rather than just tak- ing a bite out of it. Mayor Jim Haggerton and city staff have recommended that the City Council approve a proposal to buy seven commercial proper- ties along Tukwila International Boulevard, demolish the crime - infested motels and find other uses for the land. The properties include the Bou- levard, Great Bear, Knight's Inn, Jet Inn and Spruce motels as well as the Cash America Pawn Shop and the Sam Smoke Shop. The motels and shops stretch along the boulevard from South 141st Street to South 146th Street. "We're done and fed up with the crime;' said Derek Speck, city economic development admin - "It's a very specialized action. It can be a very sensitive issue." Derek Speck, Tukwila's economic development administrator istrator during a phone inter- view. "The properties need to get cleaned up." City crime -trend reports over the last five years rank the prop- erties as among the highest in Tukwila for felonies and misde- meanors. The area also ranks high over the last year in the number of calls for police service. There's been crime problems since the area annexed more than 20 years ago, Speck said. The council will consider the proposed ordinance to give the city authority to buy the proper- ties through condemnation at its 7 p.m. Monday, April 22 Com- mittee of the Whole meeting. The council is scheduled to discuss the issue, take public comment and then reconvene later the same night in a special meeting to vote on the ordinance. "It's all in the name of crime re- duction," Haggerton said. "In our strategic plan we adopted in 2012 one of the highest priorities was to reduce crime with special em- phasis on Tukwila International Boulevard." The city adopted the urban re - The City Council will consider a staff recommendation to purchase seven commerical properties along Tukwila International Boulevard and tearing down the motels because of high crime. Steve Hunter, Tukwila Reporter newal area that includes the com- mercial properties in 2000 under a state law that allows municipali- ties to purchase, redevelop, and sell properties in blighted areas in order to revive those areas for public benefits. Community re- newal law allows municipalities to use eminent domain to acquire the properties at fair market value to the property owners. "It's a very specialized action;' Speck said about the use of emi- nent domain. "It can be a very sensitive issue' Speck said city studies proved blight in the area in the late 1990s that led to the formation of the urban renewal area. "You have to find there is blight;' Speck said. "Once you do, you don't have to go back and find blight. We have a plan now that we are implementing." Speck has talked to three of the seven property owners. All of the owners received written notifica- tion about the city's proposal to buy the land. "The three I talked to seemed positive about it and willing to sell at a fair price;' Speck said. "With eminent domain, you have to pay fair market value." The seven properties could cost anywhere from $8 million to $13 million, Speck said. If the council approves the ordinance, staff will conduct appraisals for the cost of purchasing the properties, re - 1i 74'x\:' 't Potential Property Purchases 1 Great Bear 2 Boulevard 3 Spruce 4 Knights Inn 5 Jet Inn 6 Sam Smoke 7 Pawn shop This aerial map shows the urban renewal area boundary and the seven properties the city proposes to buy along Tukwila International Boulevard. The city would demolish the business buildings in order to help get rid of the high crime along the highway. Courtesy, City of Tukwila search options to sell or use the land, and return to the council for direction. The council included $400,000 per year for a crime reduction project in the 2013-14 budget. Speck said that fund could be used to acquire as much as a $5 million bond to be used for buy- ing the properties. "If the cost is over $5 million, we'll have to find extra money," Speck said. "We have not done that yet. We also could sell the property" The proposed land purchases are separate from the Tukwila Vil- lage project. But a couple of the properties are adjacent to where the city has an agreement with "The timing is right. We're about to break ground on Tukwila Village and the library is finalizing plans to expand." Jim Haggerton, Tukwila mayor a developer to turn city -owned land into a mixed-use develop- ment that will include a new King County Library System library, apartments, a neighborhood po- lice resource center, retail, restau- rants, public meeting space and an outdoor plaza. "The timing is right; Hagger- ton said. "We're about to break ground on Tukwila Village and the library is finalizing plans to expand. We expect to have groundbreaking in a month or two. And I felt the timing is right with the crime statistics:' The city used its power of emi- nent domain to buy and demolish old single-family homes that were illegally converted to apartments on a portion of the proposed Tuk- wila Village. Tukwila's urban renewal area is generally bounded by South 140th Street, 42nd Avenue South, South 146th Street, and 37th Av- enue South. "Hopefully, before the end of 2013 we will see some real posi- tive action up on Tukwila Inter- national Boulevard; Haggerton said. • > write staff regional publisher polly shepherd publisher ellen morrison publisher@tukwilareporter.com editor dean radford editor@tukwilareporter.com contributers steve hunter> reporter tracey compton > reporter michelle conerly> reporter circulation james kostoroski 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 less) including your full name, address and phone number. HERE'S HOW To submit a letter to the editor, E-MAIL: submissions@ tukwilareporter.com FAX: 253.437.6016 MAIL: 19426 68th Ave S, Ste. A, Kent, WA 98032 SOUND z PUBLISHING INC. •'P"°""°" www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com » APRIL 2013 7 tukwilacommentary Tukwila schools ready to go forward These past few months have been difficult ones for the Tuk- wila School District. But the district is poised to move forward under new leader- ship with the selection of Seattle educator and school administra- tor Nancy Coogan, who has been chosen as the district's new su- perintendent. As of this writing, the Tukwila School Board hadn't yet voted Oil a contract for Coogan, which formalizes her hiring. Let's hope there are no snags. One of the finalists for the job, Mellody Matthes, has served as interim Tukwila superintendent. For the past several months, she has written a column for the Tuk- wila Reporter about the district and what is required to educate Tukwila's kids. It was important commentary and helped guide the school community through confusing times. Coogan will find herself in- volved in some key staffing deci- sions soon. The district is searching for a replacement for Forrest Griek, who is resigning ef- fective June 30, as principal of Foster High School. He wants to spend more time with his family. Two front-office managers, the school district's human -resources director and its finance director, have been placed on paid admin- istrative leave. The action wasn't disciplinary nor was a reason giv- en, but it creates an opportunity Dean Radford for Coogan to look at her front- office personnel. The school district was shaken early last year when several em- ployees filed a federal racial -dis- crimination lawsuit against the district. Then -superintendent Ethelda Burke was at the heart of the complaint. She resigned last summer. A second lawsuit was filed ear- lier this year, maintaining that not enough has been done to re- solve the issues raised in the first one. Clearly, district leadership still has work to do to ease racial tensions among employees in the district. Now, Coogan steps in, bringing with her an impressive resume of education leadership and class- room experience. She'll be able to build upon efforts already started in the district to address the is- sues raised in the two lawsuits. Coogan has steeped herself in improving student achievement in the Seattle School District, a district like Tukwila's that has a diverse student population. She's an advocate for children. So, now, the district will move forward with a new superinten- dent. The difficult times are by no means over. And it seems to me that Matthes still has a strong role to play; before she took the interim job, she was the district's assistant superintendent of teach- ing and learning. She, too, is com- mitted to student achievement. Let's welcome Coogan to Tuk- wila and support her in whatever way our role allows us to do. Dean A. Radford is editor of the Tukwila Reporter. He can be reached at editor@tukwilare- porter.com City's finances handled competently When times are tough, people offer a lot of ideas about what the city should or should not do. It's a good time to look back at what the city administration and coun- cil did when it became clear that the Great Recession was going to hit Tukwila hard financially. State law requires a balanced budget. In the 2009/2010, the ad- ministration instituted a hiring freeze and a 3 percent budget cut in all departments. A wage freeze was initiated with all non -union- ized department heads then expanded to all non -unionized employees. This affected about 44 employees. Chuck Parrish The City Council adopted a three-legged stool para- digm to ad- dress the revenue shortfall in the2011/2012 biennial budget. The three legs were program/service reductions, cost of compensa- tion and increased revenues. It was known that there would be increased demand for service with annexations. The SCORE INSLEE ABOUT TAXES. N E L 1SE ABOUT TAXES. N E L IE S ABOUT TAXES. N E LIES ABOUT TAXES. jail facility had to be funded at $700,000. The Howard Hanson Dam problem reared its ugly head. So far it has amounted to $1.7 million in contractor costs, not including staff time. The city was looking for about $4 million in cuts to programs and services, $3 million in new revenues and $1 million cut in health care. The Neighborhood Resource Center was closed; Cit- izens Academy was dropped; ed- ucational outreach was reduced; the annual dump pass disap- peared. Parks and Recreation was hit hard with approximately $500,000 in the first year and another $500,000 in the second year with the anticipated closure of the pool. Parks and Recreation pre-school was dropped; hours reduced; time spent in park maintenance reduced; events were eliminated or revised. About 75 percent of general budget revenues goes to com- pensation. Twenty four full-time equivalents went unfilled, in- cluding seven layoffs. One 40 - hour employee or a couple of 20 - hour part time employees equal one FTE. The Police Department moved employees around from the traffic and major crimes di- visions to reduce staff. The fire- fighters gave up their contracted Cost of Living Adjustment for one year. This was a big help. There were decreased contribu- tions to the self-insurance fund as calculated by the city health benefit consultant. The Revenue Generating Reg- ulatory License (RGRL) tax, aka head tax, was implemented in 2011 bringing in an average of $1.7 million annually. The residents voted to reverse a decision by the city council to close card rooms. This saved about $1.7 million annually. Property taxes were increased by an average of one percent as allowed by state law. Various parks and recreation fees were increased. The cumulative effect was al- most 6.5 percent reduction in cost of operations in 2011 and just a .32% increase in 2012. While there is always room for improvement, residents can feel confident that city finances are - handled competently. Tukwila Reporter columnist Chuck Parrish can be reached at editor@tukwilareporter. com. 8 APRIL 2013 « www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com Pool's re -opening party Saturday Celebrate the grand re -opening of the Tukwila Pool with a ribbon cutting, tours and water demon- strations on Saturday, April 20. The ribbon cutting is at 10 a.m. followed by tours and water dem- onstrations. Water safety activities and open swims are scheduled from 1-5 p.m. as part of the na- tionwide April Pool's Day event. Kelly McCormick -Robertson, a two-time Olympic diving medal- ist and friend of Malcolm Neely, Tukwila Pool aquatics coordina- tor, will participate in the ribbon - cutting ceremony. She won a silver medal at the 1984 Summer Games in Los Angeles and a bronze med- al in the 1988 Summer Games in South Korea. She grew up in Cali- fornia but now lives in the Seattle area with her husband and is the diving coach for the Federal Way School District. Parking is limited at the pool lot, so overflow parking will be available at Showalter Middle School and the Tukwila Village site. The pool reopened last month after a $1.66 million renovation Sena Lewis is one of dozens of kids learning to swim at Tukwila Pool. City of Tukwila, file photo FREE Bingo Imperial Bingo Connection 3100 East Valley Rd. Renton 425-656-5257 Wednesday - Thursday - Friday - Saturday - Sunday FREE Bingo All Saturdays In April Buy Morning = Pay $150 Play Afternoon FREE = Pay $125 Buy 11 AM Session Regular Games Play Same FREE For 2:30 Session Includes Machines and Paper Includes Power Ball + Cash Cow www.ibcbingo.com paid for when voters approved in 2011 the formation of a Metropol- itan Park District to fund the pool and the capital improvements through a property tax levy of 15 cents per $1,000 of assessed valu- ation or about $36 per year for the owner of a $240,000 home. The improvements included a new pool liner and tile as well as new deck flooring around the pool. New fans, motors, damp- ers and controls improved the air handling systems and the humid- ity. The locker rooms feature new floor tile, lockers, toilets, sinks and showers. Tukwila took over ownership of the pool in 2003 from King County after county officials de- cided to get out of the pool busi- ness. The pool, 4414 S. 144th St., opened in 1973 funded by the 1968 Forward Thrust bond issue to expand county parks and rec- reation. For more information, go to www.tukwilapool.org. To register for April Pool's Day activities, call 206-267-2350. Raising money for pool lessons Sustain Tukwila Pool (STP) committee is hosting a "Walk the Plank" fundraiser for the Tukwila Pool Metropolitan Park District swimming schol- arship fund during the Tuk- wila Pool grand re -opening on April 20. Attendees can buy tickets for $1 each and designate those tickets to go in a jar for pre- selected plank walkers who are most of the Metropolitan Park District commissioners and Mayor Jim Haggerton. The plank walker with the most tickets in their jar at 12 noon on April 20 will walk the plank - more commonly known as the diving board. To raise more money when the winner is announced, he or she can be saved if the total amount in their jar is matched, by anyone. Then the next per- son becomes plank walker. The goal is to raise $500 for lessons For more information con- tact sustaintukwilapool@ gmail.com or 206-495-1454. Pajama Bowl on tap Mattress retailer Sleep Country will host its Paja- ma Bowl to raise money for foster kids on April 28. The event, which draws thousands of pajama - wearing participants na- tionwide, will start at 11 a.m. and again at 2 p.m., at Acme Bowling and Bil- liards, 100 Andover Park W, Tukwila. It is a fund-raising event to generate money for "the little extras local foster kids often go without" organiz- ers said in a press release. The company is making this year's festivities a dual - city event and pajama -clad Portlanders will participate in a similar event in that city on April 21. Teams of four to five bowlers are asked to raise a minimum of $250 or $50 Affordable Wills Simple Will $200.00 Trust Will for minor children $250.00 Community Prop. Agreement $150.00 Durable Power of Attorney $100.00 Directive to Physician $100.00 Mention this ad for package discount. MOGREN, GLESSNER & ROTI, P.S. Attorneys at Law 15 So. Grady Way, 100 Evergreen Building, Renton, WA 98057 (425) 255-4542 * www.mgrlaw.com per person. All of the funds raised will go to the re- tailer's foster organization partners. The funds support activities for foster children like learning to play an in- strument, participating in school sports or attending a summer camp. Previous Pajama Bowls have raised more than $615,000 for Northwest foster children. "We are thrilled by the growing success of this fun, family friendly event;' said Terry Horsley, vice presi- dent of brand strategy for Sleep Country. "Partici- pants can give back to their community, knowing that 100 percent of the dona- tions they collect directly impact a foster child's life. This paired with the fun had at the event makes the Pajama Bowl something our communities look for- ward to each year." Prizes will be awarded for bowling skills and the best family friendly pajamas. For more information and to register, visit www. pajamabowl.com. www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com » APRIL 2013 9 Key to 5K is stretching, hydration, grit BY DEAN A. RADFORD DRADFORD@TUKWILAREPORTER.COM Trina Cook is brand new to running, but she's gearing up for the Healthy Earth Healthy You 5K Run and Walk in Tukwila on Saturday, April 27. "I used to say that I couldn't run to the mailbox without getting shin splints," said Cook, 41, a police information analyst for the Tukwila Police Department. As of last week, about 60 people had signed up to walk or run or both in the 5K run and walk along the Green River Trail. Registration is continu- ing online and participants can sign up on the day of the race, too. Those who pre -register can pick up their race packets 4-8 p.m. Friday, April 26, at the REI store in Southcenter. REI is one of the run sponsors. Cook is a member of a group of City of Tukwila employees who are been "training" for the run/walk and even afterward in the city's Couch to 5K wellness program. Stephanie Gardner, a parks and recre- ation analyst, has teamed up with Steve Batz, an athletics and general programs specialist for the city, to coordinate the program. Gardner has offered some common- sense advice for experienced runners and novices such as Cook about what to eat and drinking before and after a run or walk. "In a nutshell, every body is different; "I used to say that I couldn't run to the mailbox without getting shin splints." Trina Cook Trina Cook has been preparing for the Healthy Earth Healthy You 5K Run and Walk for several weeks. She says she's ready. Dean A. Radford, Tukwila Reporter finding what works best for each body type will be key," she says. For a longer run, to make a body feel good, the suggestion is carbohydrates two to six hours before a run and protein one to two hours after a run. The carbs boost energy and the protein helps repair muscles, she says. She suggest avoiding processed foods, saying "it is very easy to get caught up" in energy drinks, supplements and foods. "Water is great before and after a run;" she said, and avouch drinks with lots of sugar and caffeine. An electrolyte replacement may be ben- eficial, she said, depending upon the per- son and level of fitness. While running, the best way to keep hydrated is to drink water or a "healthy" Still time to sign up The Healthy Earth Healthy You 5k Run and Walk is Saturday, April 27, on the Du- wamish-Green River Trail. Registration is available online at active. com (search for Healthy EARTH) or at the Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Ave. S. The cost is $20. There are additional fees for those who register online. Participants can sign up on event day, too. The run/walk begins at 8 a.m. at the Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Ave. S. The starting area is located just over the 42nd Avenue Street bridge. Free use of the Tukwila Community Center locker room and shower facilities is included in the race fee. After the event participants will have the chance to plant a tree or shrub at the Duwamish River restoration project near BECU in Tukwila. Sponsors of the run/walk are the City of Tukwila, BECU, REI, Forterra and NUUN. TUKWILA POOL electrolyte replacement drink, meaning no sugar has been added, she said. An exam- ple is coconut water. After a run, the best bet to hydrate is a glass of water, she said, and eating whole foods - unprocessed, real food, she said. Trina Cook will drink water before the run this Saturday. She'll stretch before and after the event to prepare and cool down her muscles. Since walking with her co-workers twice a week, Cook has noticed her endurance has improved. She plans to continue running even after the Couch to 5K program ends this week, on the trails or at the Foster High School track. "I don't know if I can run the whole way, but I am going to do it; she said of the race. Dean A. Radford can be reached at 425- 255-3484, ext. 5050. 4111 TUKWILA �` Metropolitan ParkDistrin POOL 10 AM RIBBON CUTTING, TOURS AND H2O DEMONSTRATIONS GRAND RE -OPENING 1-5 PM APRIL POOL'S DAY WATER SAFETY ACTIVITIES & OPEN SWIMS RIBBON CUTTING & APRIL POOL'S DAY 11 Findus on, facehook, 206-267-2350 14414 S 144th St. Tukwila, WA 98168 wwwTukwilaPool.org I poolinfo@tukwilawa.gov Parking is limited_ Additional parking is available at Showalter Middle School and the Tukwila Village site. Wednesday, May 1 6:00 to 8:OOPM ' Come try all the great activities we offer - FREE! 10 APRIL 2013 « www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com City of Tukwila • 6200 Southcenter Boulevard • Tukwila, WA 98188 • 206-433-1800 • Online: TukwilaWA.gov MAYOR: Jim Haggerton COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Kathy Hougardy COUNCIL MEMBERS: www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com » APRIL 2013 11 Joe Duffie • Dennis Robertson • Allan Ekberg Verna Seal • De'Sean Quinn • Kate Kruller TUKWILA CITY PAGES The grand reopening of the Tukwila Metropolitan Park District Pool on April 20 means it's time for you and your family to take the plunge! Preventing springtime burglary/thefts As our weather gets warmer, folks start leaving windows and doors open to let fresh air into the house. Unfortunately, along with the breeze this can also let thieves into your house. Here are a few ways to prevent un- wanted guests: • Leave windows open only about 1 inch, placing a strong stick in the track of the win- dow to prevent it from being opened any further. This in- cludes upper -story windows, since agile thieves have been known to enter through win- dows which were left open even high off the ground. • Consider investing in a stron- ger, more secure screen door when it comes time to replace your traditional screen door. • Make sure to close your car windows completely when you park your car, even in your own driveway. • Do not leave your garage door open unless you are working inside the garage or on the driveway. • If you are outdoors working in your yard, make sure you have a key in your pocket and keep all the entry doors locked. • Invest in a lock for your garden shed door; the items inside are tempting targets for thieves. Call Tukwila's Crime Prevention Program at 206-431-2197 for in- formation about other ways to keep you and your family safe. Does your spring cleaning already have you thinking "I need to have a garage sale"? Save these dates for Tukwila's Community Garage Sale August 17-18, 2013 Details in coming in May, sign-up begins in lune. The city of opportunity The City of Tukwila adopted its first Strategic Plan in December 2012. The community -led planning process established a Vision for the future of Tukwila - the city of opportunity, the community of choice - and five aspirational goals: Goal 1: A community of inviting neighborhoods and vibrant business districts Goal 2: A solid foundation for all Tukwila residents Goal 3: A diverse and regionally competitive economy Goal 4: A high -performing and effective organization Goal 5: A positive community identity and image Each year City Council and staff will identify priorities and actions to bring the City closer to realizing the Strategic Plan's Vision and Goals. For 2013, the City will focus on our selected six priorities. Crime Reduction along Tukwila International Boulevard [Supports Goal 1] The City is launching a coordinated effort across many City departments to reduce crime along Tukwila International Boulevard. The effort includes increasing police presence; breaking ground on the Tukwila Village project and facilitating other desired de- velopment; and improving the appearance of the area by increasing bus shelter cleaning, litter pickup and graffiti removal. An Improved Environment for Community Livability [Supports Goal 1] Tukwila is committed to improving its environment for residents, businesses and visitors. In 2013, the City will strengthen efforts to prevent undesirable activities, and plan safer walking routes along Tukwila International Boulevard. The City will also work to ensure that properties and activities meet established community standards. This year's priorities are set to move toward City's Vision Strengthened Financial Fundamentals [Supports Goal4] The City is a steward of public funds and the public's trust. In 2013, the City will look at some key city expenses - including staff compensation, utilities and identified services - to find ways to be more efficient and provide more value to our citizens and business. Updated Plans and Policies Aligned with the Community's Vision [Supports all Goals] Through the strategic planning process, the com- munity gave clear direction for the City's future. In 2013, the City will begin updating its plans and priorities to align them with the commu- nity's vision. Throughout this process, the City will continue to engage community members to ensure it meets their needs and expectations. Improved Access to City Services and Decision -Making [Supports Goals 4 & 5] In 2013, the City will utilize new tools and ap- proaches for engaging the community. This includes increasing the range of languages the City uses to reach out to the community, as well as creating more meaningful opportunities for community members to participate in the City's decision-making. Council, Staff, and Partners Engaged in a Shared Commitment to the Community's Vision [Supports Goals 2, 4, & 5] In this first-year implementation, the City is working to align staff and department goals to the Strategic Plan and make wise investments to supplement our staff's skills. The results will be improved organizational performance that will benefit our residents and businesses alike. For more information about the City's goals and priorities, please con- tact the Mayor's office at Mayor@TukwilaWA.gov or call 206-433-1850. FREE HEALTH FAIR AND SCREENING Saturday, April 27 - 9:OOam to 2:OOpm in the Bartell Drugs parking lot 14277 Tukwila International Boulevard Healthy snacks provided - Mid-day program Screenings provided: Glucose* • Cholesterol* • Blood pressure • Body mass index Meet providers: Dental/medical • Health insurance • Social services • Physical activity Health professionals will advise you of your risk of chronic diseases and refer services based on your screening * For best results, do not eat or drink for 8-12 hours before screening City honors exceptional staff serving Tukwila's citizens 2012 Tukwila Employee Award Recipients are recognized at April 1 City Council meeting Pictured (left to right): Mike Villa, Excellence in Action Award; Richard Takechi, Finance Dept.; Mayor Haggerton; Ana Le, Mayor's Office; Jamie King, Mayor's Award (also Parks and Recreation Dept.); Tami Eberle -Harris, Information Technol- ogy; Dana Almberg-Dideon, Outstanding Customer Service Award; Mary Hulvey, Community Service Award; Amy Shaffer, Municipal Court; Ben Hayman and Jeff Johnson, Fire Dept.; Bill Devlin, Police Dept. Tukwila's citizens are fortunate to have a team of City employees who share a common goal - providing the highest level of profes- sionalism to the community they serve. Each year, every City de- partment recognizes the outstanding performance of individual em- ployees. Many staff members have 20+ years of service to the City, bringing a depth of knowledge and experience to their workgroups. Department employees nominate fellow workers who have demon- strated "above -and -beyond" performance during the previous year. Award winners are then selected by and recognized within their own departments. In addition to departmental acknowledgement, awards are present- ed for meritorious achievement recognized as Excellence in Action, Community Service, and Outstanding Customer Service. These three awards are City-wide - all employees can nominate someone from any department. The recipient of a fourth award - the Mayor's Award - is determined solely by the Mayor. The nominations are reviewed and recommendations made to City administration, which then presents the awards. On April 1 Coun- cilmembers, City administration, fellow employees, families and friends had an opportunity to congratulate the recipients in a more formal venue at the City Council meeting. It takes many hands to keep Tukwila clean On Saturday March 30, twenty residents and employees of lo- cal businesses volunteered to take part in the monthly trash clean-up organized by the Tukwila International Boulevard Ac- tion Committee (TIBAC). Over 300 pounds of trash were col- lected that day, adding to the aggregate total of 40,000 pounds collected by the organization along Tukwila International Boule- vard over the past seventeen years. As the weather finally begins to hint at spring, TIBAC is looking for more members of the residential or business community to join the volunteer clean-up activites. For more information about this group, please visit www.TIBAC.org, or contact the Tukwila Mayor's Office at 206-433-1850. Opening for volunteer on City's Human Services Board Are you interested in making a meaningful contribution to your community? Would you like to learn about human service needs and resources in the Tukwila com- munity, and better understand how the City selects which programs to fund for assisting people in need? Tukwila's Office of Human Services is looking for a City resi- dent to join the Human Services Advisory Board. The Board meets every two months, for one or two hours during the day, in the Office of Human Services at 6300 South - center Boulevard. Experience with human services is helpful, but not required. As a citizen representative, you will be joined by six other members who bring a wide range of experience on human service issues. Come with an open heart, curiosity, and eagerness to contribute. For more infor- mation or to receive an application, please contact Evie Boykan at 206-433-7180. Tukwila Parks and Recreation presents a Community Center Open House Transportation provided to and from the event 5:30 pick-up and 730 drop-off at Tukwila Elementary Schools For more information, call 206-768 2822 Local Improvement District No. 33 — Tukwila Urban Center Access A Local Improvement District (LID) is a special as- sessment district in which new construction or im- provements directly benefit the property owners in a specific area. LIDs must be approved by both the local government and the property owners that will benefit from the improvements. Created under the sponsorship of a municipal government, they can be paid for with a variety of funding sources including grants, local government funds, private funds, and special assessments on the property owners in the LID. In November 2009, the City of Tukwila created LID District No. 33 -- bounded on the west by 1-5, on the east by Green River, on the north by 1-405, and extending south to the 19200 block of Southcenter Parkway. The improvement project was a major re- construction of Southcenter Parkway allowing better traffic flow to improve access to Tukwila's Urban Cen- ter. The work also reduced traffic congestion found at the Strander Boulevard/Southcenter Parkway in- tersection, the Klickitat Drive/Southcenter Parkway intersection, and the northbound 1-5 off -ramps. Construction began on March 28, 2011 and the roads were reopened on October 13, 2011. The project was funded with Federal and State grants, traffic impact fees, City funds, a donation from a major property owner, and a special assessment on property own- ers in the district. On February 19, 2013, Tukwila's City Council accepted the project as complete. At the time of the construction bid award, total project costs had been estimated at $24.1 million, with a spe- cial assessment of $10.5 million to district property owners. The improvement project was completed ahead of schedule and under budget, with actual final project costs of $21.8 million, and the special assessment to property owners at $9.9 million. Now that the project is complete, drivers can see several changes along Southcenter Parkway. The southbound lanes are now 20 feet lower than be- fore, a new bridge connects Klickitat Drive to the northbound lanes of Southcenter Parkway, and sidewalks and landscaping were improved. The enhanced signalization directing the traffic flow en- ables a larger volume of vehicles to move through the intersections, more easily accessing 1-5 south- bound or Highway 518 toward the airport, and al- lowing southbound traffic to travel through the in- tersections unaffected by Klickitat turns. For more information about LID District Number 33 or property assessments, please contact the Tukwila Finance Department at Finance@TukwilaWA.gov, or call 206-433-1838. SUNCII, OICE The Value of Council Chats by Kathy Hougardy, 2013 Council President During Tukwila's recent Strategic Planning process, community feedback included a desire by citizens to have broader interaction with elected officials. As a way of making ourselves accessible to the community we serve, the City Council instituted monthly "Council Chats" in 2008, giving Tukwila citizens a chance to visit with a Councilmember in an informal setting. Currently the chats are held on the second Saturday of each month, from 10:OOAM until noon, at Billy Baroo's Restaurant in the Foster Golf Links clubhouse. There's no set agenda for these chats; it is meant to be a time when citizens can discuss any subject of their choice regard- ing the City. It also provides an opportunity to meet fellow citizens who have an interest about things happening in Tukwila. These get-togethers provide the Council with valuable insight regarding issues in the community that may not be on our "radar." Residents bring up questions about a variety of subjects such as safety and code enforcement issues in their neighborhood, the possibility of creating a disc golf location, the status of Tukwila Village, or what special events are coming up on the City's calendar. When Councilmembers are unable to answer a question, they will provide the contact information of a City staff person who can offer assistance. As a way to reach a broader base of residents in Tukwila, the Council workplan this year includes establishing Council chats at other locations, in addition to the monthly chats at Billy Baroo's. Check out your Hazel- nut newsletter, the City's website at www.TukwilaWA.gov, and upcom- ing issues of the Tukwila Reporter for details about these Chats. We welcome you to share your ideas on how the Council can be more involved in your community. Email us at Council@TukwilaWA.gov, or call the Council Analyst at 206-433-1834. Your input is appreciated and vital to fulfilling this important 2013 strategic planning goal. Council Chat is a chat chance to stop by and informally talk with one of your Tukwila City Councilmembers about anything on your mind regarding your community. Come join the talk from 10:OOAM to 12:OOpm at FOSTER GOLF CLUBHOUSE 13500 Interurban Ave SMagi fte4 CkQIt: 11 SUMMER READING BOOK DRIVE Benefitting Tukwila's elementary -age students at Cascade View,Thorndyke and Tukwila Elementary Schools To help encourage kids to read during their summer break, please bring your new or"lightly-used"age-appropriate book donations BfTWffN MAY 1 AND MAY 31 to Tukwila City HaII,Tukwila Community Center,Tukwila School District Administration Building, or Southwest King County Chamber Office. Questions? Call Joyce Trantina at 206-433-1868 Presented by Tukwila's Equity & Diversity Commission Meeting agendas, City programs, recreation activities, publications and more... get the most current information at TukwilaWA.gov! 12 APRIL 2013 « www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com cover Kids cook with big smiles, helping hand On the cover Kirstin May of the Tukwila Commu- nity Center helps Faisal Sulayman cut a fruit pizza, as Charlee Sebring looks on. Photo by Tracey Compton, Tukwila Reporter » TheRecipe Fruit pizza • 1 box sugar cookie mix • 1 package (8oz) cream cheese • 1/4 cup sugar • blueberries, washed and hulled • strawberries, washed, hulled and halved • green grapes, washed and halved Glaze ingredients • 1 cup Orange Juice • 2 tablespoons sugar • 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 2. Mix cookie dough, following the directions on the box. 3. In a bowl, mix cream cheese and sugar with a mixer and spread over the cookie when it's cool. 4. Arrange the fruit slices on top of the pizza and try making a pattern or design. 5. Get an adult,Aos help and com- bine the glaze ingredients in a sauce- pan. Bring ingredients to a boil until thickened. 6. Carefully spread the glaze over the fruit pizza. 7. Keep the pizza refrigerated until ready to eat, then slice like a pizza. BY TRACEY COMPTON TCOMPTON@TUWILAREPORTER.COM Summer time is quickly approaching, which means kids' camp season is almost here. The Tukwila Community Center for the first time will offer specialty camps for kids, including a Cooking Camp in Au- gust. This month's "Local Flavor" recipe comes from a cookbook the center uses for such adventures with kids in the kitchen. The Cooking Camp is designed to give kids, in third through fifth grades, a hands-on ex- perience, working in the kitchen. They will learn basic cooking skills, interesting facts about ingredients and nutritional informa- tion. "Usually during our Camp Tukwilly, they do a cooking project once a week;' said Kirstin May, youth and teen coordinator at TCC. "So we're going to try and expand on that" The community center gets about 100 Nine-year-old Faisal Sulayman is ready to dig into a fruit pizza he helped prepare with other kids in Tukwila Community Center's Early Birds program. Tracey Compton, Tukwila Reporter youth and 40 teens a week in their regular summer camp programs. "The first day of camp, we'll decide what they're going to make, kind of what they want to learn;' said May of the Cooking Camp. "Then we'll go to the store and buy the ingredients and kind of make it as much hands-on as we can" When cooking with kids, May offers this advice: "I would make sure they know the rules of the kitchen and keep them engaged. The more they can do, the more successful the cooking project will be." The fun will be in letting the kids be a part of selecting the food in the store and showing them how many ingredients are called for in the recipes, she said. The class has a limit of 20 participants and will be offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., August 12-16. The cost is $185 for non - Tukwila residents and $140 for residents. For more information, check the sum- mer recreation guide on the Tukwila Com- munity Center's web site, http://www.tuk- wilawa.gov/recreation/recbrochure.pdf. (From left) Samantha Sebring, Aanya Havens, Kirstin May, Isabella Kehoe, Charlee Sebring, and (at bottom) Faisal Sulayman revel in their creation. Tracey Compton, Tukwila Reporter www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com » APRIL 2013 13 Joseph Foster set the stage for all to come For nearly half a century in the latter 1800s, early Duwamish Valley pioneer Joseph Foster left a legacy of public service not only locally but for Washing- ton Territory. His home- stead became the center of a community now en- compassed by Tukwila. He worked tirelessly through- out his lifetime on matters that helped shape the fu- ture of Washington. In his day he was well known and respected throughout the Northwest. Joseph Foster was born near Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, April 10, 1828. When Foster was still a young child, the family moved to Geauga County, Ohio. When he was 14, Joseph apprenticed to be- come a tailor and in due time became a journey- man working as a tailor for about eight years. He left tailoring to work for a time on steamboats in the Great Lakes. While in Wisconsin, Joseph, 24, and his younger brother Stephen decided to "go west" first to the gold fields and then spent some time in southern Oregon working as farmhands. Ready for adventure, the Foster brothers trav- eled west on the overland Joseph Foster Tukwila Historical Society trail arriving in Vancou- ver on July 1, 1852. After a short time working some of the placer mines for gold, they came north to Puget Sound and arrived on El- liott Bay in April 1853. Jo- seph staked a claim on the shores of the Duwamish River along present day In- terurban Avenue South. By the mid 1880's he had accu- mulated 440 acres of land with most of the farm land rented out. In 1858, at age 31, Jo- seph Foster was elected the Martha Jane Foster. Tukwila Historical Society representative from King County to the Washing- ton Territorial Legislature which marked the begin- ning of his outstanding public service that extend- ed to 1886. He was elected to the Legislature for 11 terms, serving in both the upper and lower houses for the total of 22 years. Among his successful bills are the establishment of a military road from Seattle to Fort Colville via Sno- qualmie Pass, the location of a territorial university at » EVENTS Saturday, April 27, 2 p.m., Highline Historical Society presents a Military Road Sesquicentennial Program atTyee High School, by Michael Vouri, National Parks Service at San Juan Island and author on Pickett and the Pig War. Saturday, June 8,1 p.m.,Tukwila Historical Society and Tukwila Arts Commission presents a Military Road Sesquicentennial Program presentation, "Territorial Voices" A Civil War Reader's Theater by Lorraine McConaghy, author and historian. Program made possible by Humanities Washington. Free admission. Aug. 17 and 18, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tukwila Community Garage Sale, Tukwila Heritage and Cultural Center, 14475 59th Ave. S. Seattle rather than Olympia which became the Univer- sity of Washington, and the Foster sponsored Washing- ton Territory Woman Suf- frage bill in 1883. On June 11, 1865, Jo- seph Foster married Mar- tha Jane Steele, Duwamish Valley pioneer, who drove one of her family's wagons over the Oregon Trail from Missouri in 1864. Martha was described as a comely, dark-haired, serious -eyed woman with great mental and physical abilities and a strong resolute charac- ter. She shared intellectual and political interests with her husband Joseph. Mar- tha accompanied Foster to Olympia when the Territo- rial Legislature was in ses- sion. The couple's children Charles, Rosetta and Em- ily all died in a single week during a diphtheria epi- demic in 1877. Two more children were born Joseph Thomas in 1879 and Hil- lory Adams in 1880. The Fosters were pillars in the local community where their greatest long- term tangible influence can be seen in education. Jo- seph energetically promot- ed education and learning. In 1892, he helped estab- lished the Foster School District (present-day Tuk- wila School District) and helped build the first school on land that he donated. An intangible but impor- tant legacy left by Joseph Foster was a model of pub- lic service and community spirit which has been an inspiration to many civic and community leaders. In a tribute to Joseph Fos- ter written 50 years after his death, C.T. Conover wrote, "Foster was a typi- cal pioneer, who knew his way around" Foster was all that and more. He was a vi- sionary who took time and energy away from his per- sonal interests and profit and gave them freely and generously to benefit the common good. The fruit of his work done in the 19th century will continue on into 21st century and be- yond. Tukwila's Story is writ- ten by Louise Jones -Brown. She is acting director of the Tukwila Heritage and Cul- tural Center and treasurer for the Tukwila Histori- cal Society. For hours and arrangements for a tour, please call 206/244 -HIST or email: tukwilaheritagectr@ tukwilahistory.org j.,EAVENWOIZTj-J is x ksAls0 WASHINGTON TASTE OF THE TOWN APRIL 6TH Join us April 6th for our first-ever Pear -centric food crawl. Businesses highlight pear and locally produced fare for your enjoyment. THE FUN CONTINUES WITH OUR MONTH LONG PROST TO PEARS! $25/person prior to event day $30/person on event day VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO PURCHASEYOUR TICKET NOW! We proudly produce more organic pears than anywhere in the country. Our restaurants, stores, wineries, and B&B's will offer foods and gifts highlighting all things pear. Check out our pear -map of town, music events, winemaker dinners, ale -fest, and sweet spring blossoms! SENSATIONAL SPRING EVENTS: April 6 — Leavenworth International Film Festival April 6 — Icicle Creek Chamber Players April 6, 7, 12, & 13 — Pear-fection at Wedge Mountain Winery April 13 & 14 — River Haus Concert Series April 19 — JJ Hills Fresh Grill Winemaker Dinner April 20 — Leavenworth Ale -Fest April 20 — Earth Day Community Fair April 27 — Pear Cooking Class and Dinner at Mt Springs Lodge Leavenworth.org 1 509-548-5807 /'f 14 APRIL 2013 « www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com City approves pact for 17 -story complex BY STEVE HUNTER SHUNTER@TUKWILAREPORTER.COM The Tukwila City Council approved an ordinance to authorize a development agreement to allow a proposed 17 -story hotel and apartment complex to exceed the current zoning heights and to feature resi- dential units, which are not allowed under existing zoning. The building would be the highest in the city at about 180 feet tall and comprise ap- proximately 170 hotel rooms and 280 resi- dential units, according to city documents. The developer wants to build the towers at 223 Andover Park E., the former Circuit City site. The current zoning limit is 115 feet tall. Mercer Island developer Omar Lee told the council at a March 11 public hearing that his team is in the very early stages of preliminary design. With the zoning change, Lee said he can move forward with a feasibility study. He added that similar mixed-use developments close to shopping and transportation have been successful in downtown Bellevue and Seattle. The council voted 6-0 on March 18 to approve the ordinance. The agreement in- cludes a minimum of 250 residential units and a maximum of 450 residential units, according to city documents. The apartments must be designed to easily convert to condos. Developers plan to build one building with two, 17 -story towers, one for the hotel and one for apart- ments. Lee must submit building permits by Dec. 31, 2015 or the development rights expire. Sentencing set in murder BY STEVE HUNTER SHUNTER@TUKWILAREPORTER.COM The sentencing date has been continued to May 31 for a Tukwila teen who pleaded guilty in March to second- degree murder for the 2012 stabbing death of a 17 -year- old SeaTac girl. Kolby Jordan Clark, 19, was scheduled to be sentenced April 12 in King County Superior Court in Kent. The May 31 sentencing is before Judge Lori Smith at 1:45 p.m. at the Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center. Clark faces a sentence range of 12 to 20 years in prison. The state's recommendation is 16 years, according to the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. Clark remains in custody at the county jail in Kent. Even though Clark was 17 at the time of the incident, he was charged as an adult under state law because second- degree murder falls under the serious violent offense of a Class A felony. Jasmyn Tully was found in an apartment in the 11600 block of 42nd Avenue South by Tukwila Police officers at about 3 a.m. March 17, 2012, unconscious and suffering from stab wounds, according to Tukwila Police. She was transported to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle by Medic One but died a short time later. Officers questioned Clark, who lived at the apartment. Police arrested Clark and booked him into the King Coun- ty Youth Services jail for investigation of second-degree murder. Tully had a stab wound to her neck, as well as defensive wounds to her right hand, according to charging papers. Both Tully and Clark had been spending the night at the apartment rented by other residents. Clark had left the apartment when police arrived, but officers found him about 15 minutes later several blocks from the apartment walking on the street without any shoes. He had a cut to his left wrist. Clark initially claimed he had been attacked by a man. The teen later told detectives he had killed Tully, according to court documents. Clark said after Tully fell asleep, he felt an urge to hurt someone. Principal process begins The first-round interviews for the new Foster High School prin- cipal began this week. Forrest Griek, who has been Foster's principal for two years, announced last month he will re- sign, effective June 30, in order to spend more time with his family. Representatives from Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates, the company conducting the search, are almost finished choosing the 10 -member interview team com- prised of school staff, students, parents, and administrators to conduct the first-round inter- views for the new principal. Janet Barry from HYA&A told the Tukwila Reporter they are screening the 13 applications submitted and will select six can- didates to interview on April 17. From there, the interview team will choose three of the six to be interviewed by the new su- perintendent, Nancy Coogan, who will then, by the end of the month, select and recommend to the school board her choice for the new principal. Counseling service to hold anniversary dinner Consejo Counseling and Refer- ral Services will celebrate 35 years of service to the Latino commu- nity, with an anniversary dinner and dance gala in Tukwila. The event, "2013 Adelante" will be 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., April 27, at the Museum of Flight, 9404 E. Marginal Way S. The evening features food and music from band Cambalache Salsa. Tickets are $75 and include dinner, dancing and a compli- mentary pass to the Museum of Flight. For more information, visit the organizations web site at http:// www cons ej o couns eling. org/. tree health screening is April 27 The Tukwila community is invited to at- tend a free health fair and screenings on April 27. SeaTac and Tukwila -based Global to Lo- cal Initiative and Bartell Drugs are hosting the event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Bar- tell Drugs store, 14277 Pacific Highway S., in Tukwila. Twenty local health organizations and companies will be represented. Attendees can receive free health screenings, infor- mation and resources. Tests for glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, hearing, vision and mammograms will be offered. Games and health snacks will also be provided for kids. At noon, U.S. Rep. Adam Smith and oth- er officials will give the keynote address on Global to Local and Bartell's partnership and efforts in the community. For more information, call 206-370- 1426 or visit www.globaltolocal.org/news. EarthCorps, city team up to clean up Codiga Park EarthCorps and the City of Tukwila are host- ing an event for the public to help restore Codiga Park, along the Duwamish River. The project is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 20 at the park, 50th Place S., in Tukwila. The area is a restored tidal wetland that pro- vides shelter and food for wildlife like ospreys, great blue herons, bald eagles and juvenile salm- on, organizers say. Volunteers are asked to perform restoration site maintenance, remove invasive plant spe- cies and possibly plant native trees, shrubs and ground cover. Volunteers will work alongside EarthCorps' Sound Stewards. On a monthly ba- sis, the stewards monitor and maintain Codiga Park to promote healthy native plant growth. EarthCorps is a Duwamish Alive member or- ganization that supports enhancing the habitat for people and wildlife in the Duwamish River Watershed area. For more information, visit http://www.earth- corps.org/volunteer.php or call 425-577-9595. Tukwila to hold TCC open house The City of Tukwila Parks and Recreation De- partment will host an open house May 1 to show- case the activities offered at the Tukwila Commu- nity Center. The event is 6 p.m. -8 p.m. at the community center, 12424 42nd Ave. S., Tukwila. 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Brought to you by Cascade Water Alliance n partnership with the Tukwila Reporter 18 APRIL 2013 « www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com 1 1 1 1 1 I 1. 1 Earth Day: + ,�k+ The Naked Gardener - Going Natural in the Yard The History ofd �4�, + A Movement + � N' Each year, Earth Day - April 22 -- marks the anniversary of 'r; what many consider the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. At the time, Americans were slurping leaded gas through massive V8 sedans. Industry belched out smoke and sludge with little fear of legal conse- quences or bad press. Air pollution was commonly accepted as the smell of prosperity."Environment"was a word that appeared more often in spelling bees than on the evening news. Although mainstream America remained oblivious to environmental con- cerns, the stage had been set for change by the publication of Rachel Carson's NewYorkTimes bestseller Silent Spring in 1962. The book represented a watershed moment for the modern en- vironmental movement, selling more than 500,000 copies in 24 countries and, up until that moment, more than any other per- son, Ms. Carson raised public awareness and concern for living organisms, the environment and public health. The idea came to Earth Day founder Gaylord Nelson, then a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, after witnessing the ravages of the 1969 massive oil spill in Santa Barbara, California. Inspired by the student anti -war movement, he realized that if he could in- fuse that energy with an emerging public consciousness about air and water pollution, it would force environmental protection onto the national political agenda. Senator Nelson announced the idea for a "national teach -in on the environment" to the national media; persuaded Pete McCloskey, a conservation - minded Republican Congressman, to serve as his co-chair; and recruited Denis Hayes as national coordinator. Hayes built a na- tional staff of 85 to promote events across the land. As a result, on the 22nd of April, 20 million Americans took to the streets, parks, and auditoriums to demonstrate for a healthy, sustainable environment in massive coast-to-coast ral- lies. Thousands of colleges and universities organized protests against the deterioration of the environment. Groups that had been fighting against oil spills, polluting factories and power plants, raw sewage, toxic dumps, pesticides, freeways, the loss of wilderness, and the extinction of wildlife suddenly realized they shared common values. Going naked in the garden means going natural - the way nature in- tended your garden to grow. We live in one of the most naturally beautiful and green places in all the world. Loose your inhibitions because there is no need to over -fertilize, spray pesticides or over water to create a lush and lovely landscape. You can become a naked gardener just by peeling off the layers of confu- sion and getting down to the naked truth. The Compleat Home Gardener Marianne Binetti Columnist Here, are three seminars that celebrate the truth about gardening naked: You can have a Northwest Garden without a sprinkler system. Going Natural with Lawns and Landscapes At the root of naked gardening is good soil that holds mois- ture and a mulch that seals in moisture. Instead of digging in pipes for a sprinkler system, dig in compost, bark chips and learn to layer your bare soil with grass clippings and other natural soil improvements. Lawns can also look lovely without a sprinkler system. Just say no to the low mow, leave the clippings on the grass, aerate more often and use a slow-release lawn food that feeds the soil. Our soils are naturally acid so learn the naked truth about ap- ply lime and growing the right grass varieties for a more care- free lawn. Natural lawn care also means tips on using the right mower, how and when to cut the lawn and using the laws of nature to control the weeds. Free seminar on "Northwest Gardens without Automatic Sprinklers" on June 1, 10:30am in Issaquah at Blakely Hall and Saturday May 4 at loam at Skyway Water and Sewer District. Phone 201.772.7343 for more info) Unbeatable Plants: Create Drama without the Drinking or Chemical Dependency Going naked with no -fuss, no -water plants can make a dra- matic statement in the garden. This means star -quality, focal point plants such as graceful Japanese maples, brightly -colored barberries and dramatically different yuccas that make a real exclamation point even when contained in an urn or pot. Not all stars have problems with drugs and drinking. Our local nurseries are full of pest - resistant plants that never need spraying and survive on rainfall alone. I can even promise you a rose garden without pesticides if you choose the right type of rose. Some of these diva plants also have fantastic figures - with- out having to go under the knife for special pruning or be put on expensive diets. Learn how to use colorful nandinas, dwarf conifers and amazing foliage plants that offer drama without the drinking and other demands of constant care. It is time we honored these well-behaved, garden super heroes by planting them more often. (Free seminar on "Unbeatable Plants" Tuesday, April 30, 6pm at Bellevue City Hall phone 425.453.1810 for more info) Transform your Dry Shade into Lush Beauty: Nudity in the Dark Large trees mean dry shade and our native fir and cedar trees suck the moisture away from traditional, shade -loving flowers. This makes homeowners think they must add more water and more fertilizer to garden under trees. Not true. Consider the bare fact that our forests are covered with lush growth under huge trees because Mother Natures wants a gar- den in the shade. Look to the natural beauty of native sword ferns, Oregon grape, huckleberry and even moss -covered boul- ders. The rest of the world pays big bucks for our native plants and are delighted at how little water our native plants require and how well they thrive in the shade. To light up the dark corners of your garden consider spring - blooming bulbs such as snowdrop, cyclamen and dwarf daffo- dils that bloom during dark winter days and grown into large healthy colonies when allowed to dry out during the summer. Hellebores, Japanese anemones and lamiums are other flowers that bloom even under the canopy of evergreen trees. Naked gardeners know that shaded areas are the worst place to try and grown a lawn. Learn about lawn alternatives and you will have a garden in the shade that will be happy to go natural. (Free seminar on, "Transform Your Dry Shade into Lush Beauty" Saturday, May 18, loam Issaquah at Tibbetts Creek Manor Phone 425.837.3412 for more info) a - qoraen 6)artiyur July 13, 2013 • 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Get an inside look at fabulous gardens in the Tukwila area. Admission includes tours of private gardens, snacks and refreshments, and musical entertainment. Admission: $10 in advance, $15 day of. ruxwiATEON For ticket information, call (206) 768-2822. May 9- Introduction to Container Gardening June 6 - Year-round Container Gardening July 11 - Whistling Train Farm Tour August 1 - Introduction to Composting September 12 - The Home Chicken Flock This evening series is taught at the Tukwila Community Center at 12424 42nd Ave S in Tukwila by staff from Whistling Train Farms. There is a fee to attend and advanced sign-up is required. Tukwila residents receive a discount. For detailed workshop information, please call (206) 768-2822. L J ectimi mie www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com » APRIL 2013 19 CASCADE rt.z , 4 1 ■sretwaihwret Each of the Following is a product that people often recycle. Fill in the blanks to name that product. 1) AUMNM 2) PER 3) __AST_C 4) G_A_ S 5) T _ N 6) C_R__OAR_ 7) _EW__AP_RS Answers: 1) AMmriwm, 2) Paper, 3) Plastic. 4) Glees, 5) Tin, 6) Cwdboa.d. 7) N.wapapars What Rhymes with Save? List 10 words that rhyme with "save.. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. _______ 9. _ 10. ene.w'anew •ante •eneya •a.e, 'aped •aneur panel® •enae •OARJO .anew .snap :s,sn sue awog FACT OR FICTION? EARTH DAY CHALLENGE Each year on April 22, people come together all over the world to celebrate Earth Day and do what they can to help protect and preserve the earth. Some clean up areas, while others look for ways to reduce, reuse and recycle at home and work. Here are some questions about conservation. How many can you answer correctly? 1) Taking a bath instead of a shower saves water. 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