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Home My WebLink About2012-10 Tukwila Reportertulzwila reporter 10 • 2012 itt who, f. 4:11 CITY OF TUKWILA: pages 6-7 [see us online litwww.tukwilareportercom 2 ( OCTOBER 2012 « www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com tu kwila'sstory .46 Each holiday season Tukwila Parks and Recreation organizes a holiday giving program with names of local children and families in need. This program relies on generous citizens who are interested in purchasing new gift items for them. By participating in this program, you can truly make a difference in the life of a local child. If you or your business would like to share in the spirit of giving, contact Shannon Fisher at 206-768-2822 or shannon.fisher@tukwilawa.gov TUKWILA PARKS & RECREATION «000 HEALTHY FUM City's gem of a home Tukwila's Story is written by Louise Jones - Brown, acting director of the Tukwila Heri- tage and Cultural Center. A beautiful turn -of -the -century house stands in the City of Tukwila between sev- eral modern hotels just south of I-405 on the West Valley Highway near its original location on the bank of the Duwamish River. It was built in 1905 as the home of James and Mary (Dobler) Nelsen and is where their youngest daughter, Helen, was born in the same year. Helen lived in the house for the majority of her lifetime. Her parents both died there, James in 1952 and Mary in 1934. James Nelsen, along with five of his siblings immigrated to America in 1881 and had settled in Illinois before he came to Washington Territory. In 1883, James came to the White River Valley and went to work on Martin Nelsen's (not related) farm. He decided to homestead on 20 acres and eventually purchased another 260 acres. He and his brother Ole later leased additional farmland where they raised potatoes. A portion of the original James Nelsen farm property was leased in 1934 by the Washington Jockey Club as horse racing had been legalized. The land was eventually sold and became known as Longacres Race Track. One of the original paddock barns from the track complex was moved across the road and placed near the current location of the Nelsen House. Helen Nelsen was known as a hard worker much like her fa- ther James. They both believed that value was in the land. She felt very sorry for the old houses of the area that no one cared for anymore but took measures for the Nelsen ABOVE: The Nelsen home House would in 1907, and BELOW, today. not only be Submitted cared for but be preserved for many more generations. The Nelsen Family Trust was established and allows the preservation for one of the original farmhouses in Tukwila. The full-time caretaker, Craig Woo- ton, maintains the house and its beautiful grounds as well as managing the occasion- al rentals. If you have personal stories about Helen Nelsen or the Nelsen House, contact Louise Jones -Brown, treasurer/Tukwila Histori- cal Society -acting director/Tukwila Heri- tage and Cultural Center at 206 -244 -HIST (4478) or email at tukwilaheritagectr@tuk- wilahistory.org. Fun iorthe OPEN daily through Halloween 9am-Dusk Whole IOW Pick your own pumpkin on over 20 acres — all shapes & sizes! 01111 Maze yiier good for up to 4adults _ memo Group discounts/packages available for school, church and scouting organizations 253-854-5692 • www.carpinito.com Two themed corn mazes Tractor -pulled hayrides Farm fresh produce Fall decorations Hot roasted corn Kettle corn Carving supplies Weekly prize drawings . And more! 6868 S. 272nd • Kent, WA ocated on the corner of 277th &W. Valley Hwy across from Smith Brothers Dairy www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com » OCTOBER 2012 3 Tukwila garbage pickup changes Nov. 2 BY DEAN A. RADFORD DRADFORD@TUKWILAREPORTER.COM On Nov 2, a Friday, garbage collection is going to change in Tukwila. From then on, all residential garbage will be collected on Fri- days, rather than spread through- out the week, under the city's new contract with Waste Manage- ment. Recycling collection also begins on Friday, Nov 2. On Nov 9 yard waste/compostible collection be- gins and from then will alternate with recyclables. Residential recy- cling is included in the base rate; there is a monthly charge for a yard -waste cart. Residents must sign up for those services. Waste Management route managers show off yard waste, recycling and garbage carts, from left, available to city customers. Waste Management The base rate for residential residents will decline from what is charged by the current hauler, Allied Waste. For example, a Recycling advice offered Oct. 17 Tukwila residents will receive information at a public meeting Wednesday, Oct. 17, about the new re- cycling program that starts Nov 1 along with the new garbage service. The meeting is at 7 p.m. at the Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Ave. S., Tukwila A King County master recycler compositor will explain what is allowed in the recycle bin, how to re- cycle food scraps and food - Brenda K Kulju, Agent 525 Strander Blvd Tukwila, WA 98188 Bus: 206-575-1300 brenda@brendakulju.net www.brendakulju.net Se habla espaool soiled paper and how to make recycling more con- venient at home. Those who attend will receive free recycling tools, including a compact nylon shopping bag, compostable bags for collecting food scraps, and scrapers to help clean out peanut butter and mayonnaise jars for recy- cling. For more information, contact recycle@tukwilawa. gov or call 206-431-3683. Shift into savings. Get discounts up to 40%*. 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The City of Tukwila and Waste Management are in the midst of an extensive outreach program to explain the new services to resi- dents, businesses and apartment complexes. Business and apartment cus- tomers have their own set of op- tions and decisions, which are explained as part of the outreach effort. Current residential custom- ers will need to make decisions about such things as the size of their garbage carts. Residential customers would get three carts, one for garbage (green), one for recycling (blue) and one for yard waste/compostibles (grey). There was a discussion about using a green cart for yard waste. 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Hill is known throughout the Tukwila School District for many roles; for Foster's athletes he's the go -to mentor, advocate reporter SOUND PUBLISHING IN(. )19426 68th Avenue South > Kent, WA 98032 >253.872.6600 www.tukwilareporter.com 4 OCTOBER 2012 « www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com coverstory COVER PHOTO Tukwila Police officer Ceith Cullens rides along Tukwila International Boulevard. Adam McFaddden, Tukwila Reporter Resource center helps officers be closer BY ADAM MCFADDEN AMCFADDEN@ RENTONREPORTER.COM There's no getting around it: The Tukwila International Boulevard corridor is a high -crime area. But that isn't a life sentence. The city's Police Neigh- borhood Resource Center opened in August and puts officers right in the heart of this high-profile thoroughfare. "It gives us a way to be closer to the community," said Tukwila Police officer Ceith Cullens. "Having a neighborhood resource center here, centrally lo- cated in one of our high- est crime districts, makes it so that the good citizens and residents who want to make a change have better access to the police." The center was closed for about a year and a half due to budget restrictions. Since the center returned, Cullens said the commu- nity response has been overwhelmingly positive. The thanks have ranged from regular citizens emailing or stopping in to express their gratitude, to businesses showing their appreciation. Cullens said a Wendy's manager came out to give officers gift cards after they arrested a drug deal- er who was doing business in front of the restaurant. r ABOVE: Tukwila Police officers Ceith Cullens (left) and Randy Rusness prepare to head out for a bike patrol. RIGHT: A bank of monitors allows officers and volunteers to keep an eye on what's happening along Tukwila International Boulevard. Adam McFadden, Tukwila Reporter The officers then gave the cards to neighborhood children who were act- ing responsibly - wearing helmets on bikes, wearing seatbelts when their par- ents get pulled over for speeding, etc. Right now, with only a few volunteers in the cen- ter, Cullens said about five or six people stop in ev- ery day to ask questions, look for resources or file a report about something that's not an emergency. Before, Cullens said those people would be walking up and down the street, flagging down po- lice cars, unsure what to do. The department is hop- ing to get more volunteers to work the front desk, so they can have enough to put an "open" sign up and set regular hours. That way citizens come in whenever they need resources, police -related or not. 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It also features a central location for video surveillance along the corridor, with several screens fed from the bevy of cameras in the immediate area. "I've seen the response times go down for this area, as far as 911 calls;" he said. "It adds more bodies to the area that work out of here to help combat the high call load to try to make it a safer place" Cullens said it's about a three- or four -minute drive from the Tukwila Police Department to In- ternational Boulevard, so that time savings could be essential in emergencies. Mostly though, having the center close just helps the officers to be a bigger part of the community. The more they are seen patrolling on bikes, or in the center, the better. The Police Neighbor- hood Resource Center is located at 14862 Tukwila International Boulevard. The front desk is staffed by volunteers, but doesn't currently keep regular hours. Community mem- bers should still call 911 in an emergency. 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A, Kent, WA 98032 CALENDAR/EVENTS: calendar@ tukwilareporter.com SOUND z PUBLISHINGINC. www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com » OCTOBER 2012 5 tukwilacommentary Stop bullying by being kind to others October is National Bullying Prevention Month. The issue of bullying is of great interest to many of us who have suffered with our children the hurt bullies inflict. Considerable effort has been made to combat bullying, but a quick look at news headlines each month lets us know that we need every- one's assistance in this effort. Bul- lying is harassment, intimidation, and a form of violence that affects everyone; not only is the victim and bully affected, but those who see or hear bullying can also suf- fer damaging consequences. Many witnesses often fear that they will become the next victim of a bully and fail to get involved. These by- standers often suffer the same negative emotional effects as the bullies and victims. Bullying can lead to low self-esteem, depression, isolation, and alienation in both the bully and the victim long after the incidents have ended. In addi- tion, many young victims of bully- ing do not want to come to school, leading to disengagement from the classroom and all that is offered by public education. The story of bul- lies is one of the most important of our time. I am taking this opportunity to ask parents to talk to their children about bullying. Please make it clear that bullying is wrong. If you suspect that your child is a vic- tim of bullying, report it to the principal of your child's school. Please fill out the Bullying and Ha- rassment Form that is available at your child's school — it is also available on our Tukwila School District website. If you suspect your child is bullying other children, calmly make it clear that this is not acceptable behav- ior. Take time to discuss with your son or daughter the harmful ef- fects of bullying and positive ways to interact with their peers. If your child sees bullying at school, on the school bus, or reads something on social media, encourage your child Mellody Matthes to report it to a teacher and/or ad- ministrator. The Tukwila School Board has taken a proactive approach in sup- porting our schools to stop the inappropriate behavior of bully - "The story of bullying is one of the most important of our time." Mellody Matthes interim Tukwila school superintendent ing. The board has updated the district's policies related to bullying which address the behaviors and consequences of bullying among students and provides avenues for anonymous reporting they can be found on our website. This month, the Taproot Theater Co. is present- ing a play to our students regard- ing the impact of bullying. Tuk- wila schools prominently display signs against bullying. Our staff is trained to watch for and address the early phases that take place in the bullying of students. Some of the early signs are derogatory com- ments, insults, threats, and harass- ment of all kinds. Tukwila school personnel aggressively work to stop the negative behavior of bullying in the school setting and encourage children to talk about their feelings and to develop self-confidence. The answer to stopping bullying can be boiled down to a simplistic thought: we all need to want to be kind. We should model behavior that will teach children that bul- lying is disrespectful and can be dangerous, and it is also against the law. Let's be kind to one another and take seriously the responsi- bility we have within our capacity to influence how people feel. Our children will thank us for it. Mellody Matthes is interim su- perintendent of the Tukwila School District. She will write regularly for the Tukwila Reporter about school issues. Balanced approach is best approach Most of us have sufficient life experience to know what makes sense. For example, we know that the president is the chief executive and yet he or she cannot do every- thing that he or she promises. The president depends on the coopera- tion of Congress to implement do- mestic policies. This does not always hap- pen and, lately, rarely happens. We under- stand that the nature of the economy is cyclic and sub- ject to market demand. About 70 percent of the gross domestic product is consum- er driven. A one percent decrease in GDP results in about one half per- cent increase in unemployment. Manufacturers will not build new factories if existing factories can meet demand. You and I are hired only as a last resort if addi- tional demand cannot be addressed through increased productivity and automation. We export in order to stimulate the economy. If overseas demand falls, there is little that can be done Chuck Parrish r~ i; until their economies improve. Growth is the mantra of both parties. Growth is a long-term strategy. Bottom line: there are no quick fixes for growth and jobs. There ARE short-term counter cy- clical or "shot in the arm" measures such as the 2009 ARRA stimulus. This stimulus helped to reverse an economic downward spiral and es- tablish an upward trend. More in- formation is available at wwwcbo. gov/publication/43552 A balanced approach in most things is considered a healthy thing. The national economy is no exception. A balanced approach in addressing the issues of energy, rev- enues and debt just makes sense. Both parties have a record of exaggeration and obfuscation. It is difficult to know what is right. We can do some fact checking with two outstanding on-line sources: FactCheck.org is a project of the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania. The APPC was established to address public policy issues at the local, state and federal levels. PolitiFact. com is a project of the Tampa Bay Times. Reporters and editors fact - check statements by members of Congress, the White House, lob- byists and interest groups and rate them. We should put more emphasis on a political party's social agenda. Long term in nature, legislation around these issues affect our lives and the lives of our children. What a party thinks about issues like re- productive choice, health care, con- traception, marriage equality and immigration matters. Your own point of view on these issues may affect how you vote. Much can be learned from the party platforms found at http://www.gop.com/2012-re- publican-platform_home/ and at http://www.democrats.org/dem- ocratic-national-platform In my view, too many men spend too much time trying to social engineer our lives with respect to children, families and marriage. Enough already! Tukwila Reporter columnist Chuck Parrish can be reached at editor@tukwilareporter. com. 6 OCTOBER 2012 « www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com 2 90$ City of Tukwila • 6200 Southcenter Boulevard • Tukwila, WA 98188 • 206-433-1800 • Online: TukwilaWA.gov TUKWILA CITY PAGES paddling pooches take plunge prior to pool pulling the plug Pooch owners prepare... all dogs on deck! The Tukwila Pool will be receiving some much-needed renovations this winter, but before the pool is drained ---- it's going to the dogs! On Sunday, November 4, 2012, the Tukwila Pool is hosting POOCH PLUNGE — a swim party exclusively for dogs. From 11:00AM to 1:00PM, your furry canine family member can enjoy a dip in the pool. (Sorry humans, you'll have to be content watching your four -legged friend swim; dogless spectators are welcome, too.) All dogs must have proof of current shots, current registration, and must remain under their owner's control at all times. The pool is located at 4414 South 144th Street in Tukwila. The cost is $15 for a Tukwila pooch, $20 for a non-resident pooch. Since it's a dog-eat-dog world out there, pre -registration for this fun event is highly encouraged. To pre -register for either the 11:00-12:00 or 12:00- 1:00 session, please contact the Tukwila Pool at 206-267-2350. Tukwila Pool Closing for Renovations Sunday, November 4 will be the final day the Pool is open to the public before closing for approximately three months. During the closure the pool will receive much needed upgrades, which will result in a more modern, energy-efficient facility. Information about Tukwila Pool and the upcoming improvements can be found at www.TukwilaPool.org. Vie 4e0 COMING THII WEEKEND... THE CITY OF TUKWILA'' FALL RECYCLING COLLECTION EVENT! WHEN? Saturday, October 27, 2012 - 9:00AM to 3:OOPM (Must be in line by 2:30 to ensure participation in event) WHERE? Tukwila Village Site, at the corner of S 144th St & 41st Ave S (One block west of Foster High School) WHO? Residents of Tukwila (Please bring identification and proof of residency) The Tukwila Pool Metropolitan Park District owns and operates the Tukwila Pool, which began its life as a King County Forward Thrust pool in 1973 and has since been operated by several different government agencies. In addition to the program participants and the experienced pool staff, Tukwila citizens can play a key role in the success of this pool by actively partici- pating in Tukwila Pool Metropolitan Park District meetings. For more information about the upcoming pool closure/renovation, contact Aquatics Specialist Amy Kindell at 206-267-2350, or send an email to P00LINF0@TukwilaWA.gov. Timely renewal of business license helps businesses avoid penalty fees Each business license issued by the City of Tukwila expires on December 31. In early Decem- ber the City will be mailing out 2013 Business License Renewal forms to those businesses currently licensed in Tukwila. To be in compliance with Tukwila Municipal Code Title 5 "Business Licenses and Regulations", businesses must have a valid business license to operate or do business in the City. Although past the expiration date, the month of January is considered a grace period and no penalty fees will be assessed if the fee amount is paid in January. Late fee assessments have increased for 2013. These penalty amounts are: PAYMENT POSTMARKED/RECEIPTED PENALTY DUE From January 1 to January 31 No penalty due From February 1 to February 28 Additional 150/0 penalty due From March 1 to March 31 Additional 300/0 penalty due After March 31 Additional 45% penalty due Penalty fees are assessed based on the amount of a business's license fee amount. If you have any questions about business licensing or late fees, please contact Tukwila's Finance Department at 206-431-3680. In-home counseling available for King County veterans A free, in-home counseling program is available to help veterans age 55 and older who are experiencing minor depression. The Program to Encourage Active Rewarding Lives (PEARLS) provides veterans with problem -solving skills and helps them become more physically and socially active. Participants experience eight in-home counseling sessions over a period of five months, followed by three monthly follow-up phone calls. Veteran's spouses, domestic partners and widows may also be eligible. If you are — or know of — an older veteran experiencing depression, please call Paul Snow, Aging and Disability Services, at 206-615-0533, or email Paul.Snow Seattle.gov. Items that WILL be accepted: ELECTRONIC' (limited to two of each item) • Computer monitor & tower • Printer/scanner • Desktop copier • Television/stereo • VCR • Radio • Cellular phone 'CRAP META Less than 2' in any direction and less than 35 pounds in weight per item (no wood, rubber, plastic or other contaminants) WHITE GOOD' For safety concerns, you MUST take the door off all appliances to protect children from entrapment. • Stove • Washing machine • Dryer • Dishwasher FURNITURE • Mattress/box springs (all sizes) • Chair (Lounge, rocking, dining) • Loveseat or sofa (no sofa beds) • Large furniture • Chest of Drawers • Desk CARDBOARD BOXEI • Flattened boxes only • No plastic coating Items that WILL NOT be accepted: AUTOMOTIVE WAITE Includes all fluids, batteries, running gears, automotive body parts. CONITRUCTION AND DEMOLITION Includes concrete, asphalt, dry wall, masonry, roofing, siding, insulation, structural metal, brush, sand, rocks, dirt, windows, doors and door frames, vinyl flooring, fencing. HOUIEHOLD RECYCLABLE MATERIAL, - Includes magazines, newspapers, paper, glass, and aluminum cans. GARBAGE No household trash will be collected as part of drop box collection event. HOUIEHOLD HAZARDOU' WAITE Products on which labels read: caustic, flammable, warning, danger, poison, and pesticides. MERCURY -CONTAINING PRODUCT' Including thermometers, thermostats, fluorescent bulbs, mercury added batteries and switches. HOT TUBI REFRIGERATOR' FREEZER' AIR CONDITIONER' HOT WATER HEATER, FURNACE' WOOD (treated and untreated) NOTE. We reserve the right to refuse oversize, commercial, contaminated, excessive or unacceptable loads. Ow NINNIIIIIIIII.M11111111111011111111.111NIIINNIMINID For more information: TUKWILA PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Frank lriarte — 206-431-2445 ALLIED WASTE SERVICES www.AlliedWasteTukwila.com — 206-682-9735 TUKWILA MAYOR: Jim Haggerton COUNCIL PRESIDENT Verna Seal www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com » OCTOBER 2012 7 TUKWILA COUNCIL MEMBERS: Joe Duffle • Dennis Robertson • Allan Ekberg Kathy Hougardy • De'Sean Quinn • Kate Kruller The Starfire/Fort Dent Park site along the Duwamish River is rich with activities - trails, playgrounds, picnic areas and events. Starfire may charge fees for parking at some events; however, Tukwila residents can show proof of residency to have the fee waived. Sandbag removal is underway along the Green River Last fall the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers repaired an abutment next to the Howard Hanson Dam dam- aged during a 2009 winter storm. With the repairs finished, the Dam is now fully operational again and able to protect cities along the Green River from flooding. Back when the flood risk was considered high, large sandbag barriers were installed on the levees and along the West Valley Highway. A contract was recently awarded to Goodfellow Bros, Inc., to remove the sandbag barriers and restore these areas to pre -project conditions. The work began in early August and is expected to be completed during November, weather permitting. The Green River Trail will remain closed until then, to allow the contractor to complete needed cleanup and trail paving work. If you have questions regarding this work, please contact Project Manager Ryan Larson at 206-431-2456. COUNCIL CHAT Council Chat is an opportunity Second Saturday of each month, to stop by and informally speak from 10:00AM To 12:OOPM with a Tukwila City Council member Come join the talk at the about anything on your mind FOSTER GOLF LINKS CLUBHOUSE regarding your community. 13500 Interurban Avenue S fi4 Rai Next Chat: Saturday, November 10 a:mz ,v�w�i Lip �RQAi� CAMP December 19-31 6:30AM to 6:OOPM (Monday thru Friday; no camp on December 25) Fee: Alt 8 days for $176 Resident fee: $160 Daily rates also available Though the weather outside be frightful, things will be heating up inside Tukwila's Winter Break Camp, where kids can play when school is out! Great fun with something for everyone; activities include games, arts & crafts, sports, and so much more! Campers must bring a sack lunch and beverage each day. A light breakfast & afternoon snack will be provided. Space is limited; register early! Call 206-768-2822 Programs can help reduce the risk of seniors falling in the home Each year in the United States, nearly one-third of LIVING ROOM/BEDROOM/KITCHEN — older adults experience a fall, threatening their health and independence. Two-thirds of seniors who experi- ence a fall will fall again within six months. About one out of ten falls result in a serious injury — like a hip fracture or head injury — requiring hospitalization or sometimes lengthy recovery in a long-term care facil- ity. Some never return to their homes. Falls are the leading cause of injury deaths among older adults. Although attention to exercise, medication manage- ment, and medical conditions can help reduce the risk of falling, approximately 50-70% of falls are due to the home environment. It's crucial to recognize the risks and correct common hazards that lead to falls: LIGHTING — Keep stairways, halls and walkways well lit. Light bulbs should be 60-75 watts in all rooms. FLOORS — Arrange furniture to allow plenty of room to walk without obstacles. Keep walkways free of cords, clutter and other obstacles. Don't let newspa- pers/magazines collect on the floor. Remove throw rugs or secure them with double stick tape or tacks. Take care of spills and dropped objects promptly. STEPS AND STAIRWAYS — All stairs and steps should have secure handrails on both sides. Secure loose carpet or loose steps. Stairs should be clutter -free and well lit with light switches at the top and bottom. Make sure that your furniture is easy to get in and out of. Keep regularly used items within comfortable reach. Keep a phone on a low table within reach of the floor. Have a light/flashlight and phone by your bed. Use night lights in your bedroom and bathroom. BATHROOMS — Place a non-skid rug on the bathroom floor. Install and use wall grab bars by the toilet and inside the shower/tub area. Line the tub or shower with non-skid mats or non -slip adhesive strips. Use a shower chair and handheld shower head. Services available to Tukwila citizens King County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) will provide FREE HOME ASSESSMENTS and make rec- ommendations for King County low-income seniors age 65 and over. Call King County EMS at 206- 296- 0202 to learn more about qualifying for this program. In addition, current qualifying homeowners may be able to take advantage of Tukwila's MINOR HOME REPAIR PROGRAM for making needed changes to their homes. Modifications include installation of handrails, grab bars, modification of shower heads, modified faucet handles, repair of broken steps, and more. Call 206-433-7180 to discuss this free program, supported by the City of Tukwila and the King County Community Development Block program. New emergency notification system for Tukwila To offer improved service to its citizens, the City of Tukwila has imple- mented a better rapid dial, community emergency response notifica- tion system. Called CodeRED, this high-speed telephone emergency notification service allows City leaders to provide important emergency information to residents and businesses following a large-scale emer- gency event like severe weather, hazardous materials spills, floods or other emergencies that can affect people's safety or health. Many other jurisdictions within King County are already using this method of emer- gency notification. CodeRED can provide information to users in several different ways including voice messaging to landlines and cell phones, text messaging and email. Users can choose to receive information from one or all of these methods. CodeRED also offers a mobile alert app which can be downloaded from the CodeRED website. To take advantage of these services, individuals and businesses can enroll by visiting the City's web- site — TukwilaWA.gov — and clicking on the CodeRED link. saaaRED Yfa.%%ureen Tire f ety Mcps Buy only costumes, wigs and props labeled flame -resistant or flame-retardant. If you make costumes, choose materials that won't easily ignite when coming in contact with flame or heat. If wearing a mask, make sure the eye holes are large enough to safely see out. Make your flashlight part of the costume. It's safest to use a flashlight or battery-operated candle in jack - o -lanterns. If using a real candle, use extreme caution: light with long fireplace -type matches or utility lighter; keep small children away; place pumpkins far away from flammable items and out of the way of trick -or -treaters. When used as decorations, dried flowers, cornstalks and crepe paper are highly flammable. Keep all decor well away from open flames and heat sources, including heaters and light bulbs. Remember to keep exits clear of decorations, so nothing blocks escape routes. siar Find more safety tips at www.Halloween-Safety..com. October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month We rely on the Internet for many of our day-to-day needs — from staying connected, to applying for student loans, to submitting tax re- turns, and so much more. Yet this high level of connectivity brings in- creased risk of crime — thus making cybersecurity one of the country's highest national security priorities. National Cyber Security Awareness Month promotes awareness of security issues at all levels of gov- ernment, law enforcement, busi- nesses and individuals, to create a safer cyber environment. 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He develops most of Seattle Chocolates' recipes. The other recipes that they keep on Facebook, Pinterest and in their blog, localflavor were submitted from Se- attle Chocolate employees, of which there are about 50 full-time staff. Many of the employees are originally from places all over the world, including Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Viet- nam, Greece and Nepal. Seattle Chocolates moved to Tukwila from south Se- attle six years ago, following the Nisqually earthquake to have a much larger space. Its' whimsical, feminine and fun retail shop re -opened last November. All of the products are sold there, in- cluding "seconds" or bags of fresh chocolate straight from the factory for $5. Headquarters comprise the retail shop, main office, a factory and a warehouse. Now the company has six freight docks instead of one loading dock and a spacious temperature -controlled warehouse and manufac- turing facility. They have two gigantic machines from Italy and Denmark that make their truffles and bars. Seattle Chocolates makes 22 different flavors of truf- fles, including "Cocktail Truffles;' in flavors such as appletini, cosmo and lemon drop. Their most popular chocolate bar flavor is their San Juan Sea Salt Truffle Bar. Seattle Chocolates are found at the Pike Place Market retail shops, QFC grocery stores, Bartell Drugs, Made in Washing- ton stores and many places throughout Western Wash- ington. The company's CEO is Jean Thompson and she was recently selected as a fi- nalist for the second annual King County Executive's Small Business Awards in the Women's Small Busi- ness category. Staff is thrilled and de- lighted at Thompson's se- lection in the awards, Elli- son said. Charitable giving has been a mission for Thomp- son and Seattle Chocolates with a number of products dedicated to giving back to the community. Previ- ous causes the company has supported include the Seattle chapter of Glida's Club, breast cancer and lo- cal non -profits. Recently they shipped a new line of chocolate bars called jcoco, which bears Thomp- son's first initial of her first name. The sales from this choc- olate bar will help donate a fresh healthy serving of food to someone who would otherwise go with- out, Ellison said. Seattle Chocolates also partners with Seattle -area, Hopelink and the Food Bank of New York in the northeast on their high-end jcoco chocolate bars. On Thursdays from 1 p.m. -4 p.m., the retail store is serving up warm shots of chocolate. For more information about Seattle Chocolates or for more recipes, visit seat- tlechocolates.wordpress. com/. 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The Pooch Plunge is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the pool, 4414 S. 144th St., Tukwila. Pre -registration is encouraged; contact the pool at 206-267-2350 to register or for more informa- tion. All dogs must have proof of current shots, current reg- istration, and must remain under their owner's control at all times. Nov. 4 is the final day the Tukwila Pool is open to the public before closing for approximately three months for upgrades that will result in a more energy-efficient facil- ity. Kirsty Ellison, vice president of sales and marketing Compton, Tukwila Reporter for getting the filling to set properly. So if you skimp on this step, your pie might still taste good, but it won't for Seattle Chocolates. Tracey look so great.) Fold in whipped cream. Pour into pie crust and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. TUKWILA I PARKS & RECREATION GOOD HEALTHY FUN �JJ,,,,iir, A\ft. \ 1 ,ajrV�e c C1rrb1 Purchase dinner from Sister Cities to get FREE admission and early entry to carnival @5:45!! 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The camp moves quarter- ly within Seattle, Tukwila, Shoreline and unincorpo- rated South King County but has returned to Tukwila for the first time in about five years. Riverton Park also hosted the previous camp but did not offer to serve as a host for several years as it tried to sell the vacant land where the camp sits. "We are very happy to be able to extend a welcome again to them; said the Rev. Jan Bolerjack in an email. "The five-year absence was tukwila reporter Christine Johnson is one of nearly 100 men and women living at Tent City 3 at Riverton Park United Methodist Chuch. Steve Hunter, Tukwila Reporter due to an impending prop- erty sale that took that long to fall through. For now the property remains under our authority and as long as we can, we will extend the welcome. We hope to host them as needed:' Johnson's glad to have Tent City. She lived in Sequim be- fore losing her home when her father passed away. She also lost her job as a certi- fied nursing assistant. She has lived on and off at Tent cities for about a year. She 4-7 yourpaper green edition Now you can view our full print editions online - cover to cover! ft• Plus access a treasure trove of previous issues of the Tukwila Reporter & award winning reader features. Want extra copies of the championship senior volleyball game? Download & print the pdf. It's FREE! Visit www.tukwilareporter.com/green_editions today! 19426 68th Ave S, Kent, WA 98032 (425) 255-3484 has applied for Supplemen- tal Security Income from Social Security and hopes to be able to move out of the camp in October. "It's a very humbling ex- perience to be homeless;' Johnson said. "You look at it from a whole different as- pect when you see a (home- less) person on the street. When you're working and got a home you look and see them and now it's me." Tent City operates with a strict code of conduct which requires sobriety, nonvio- lence, cooperation and par- ticipation. Security workers are on duty 24 hours a day. Litter patrols are done daily. Those staying in the camp manage the community, working security, picking up litter or whatever else needs to be done. Others have jobs or attend school. Residents cannot afford housing or are on waiting lists for low- income housing that can take up to two years before a place opens up. "There's no staff, we self manage; said Jennifer In- gham, as she led a reporter on a recent tour of the Tuk- wila camp. "Our commit- ment to the neighborhood is to improve it rather than detract from it. We pick up litter within two blocks:' Bolerjack said Tent City has been a good neighbor. "I am enjoying building relationships with the folks who currently call Tent City 3 home and pray daily that there will come a time when such a place is not needed;' Bolerjack said. "I would en- courage anyone to come and take a tour. It is a mini city, well organized and clean. The residents take pride in their city and are grateful to have the ability to be a part of their community, receive support from one another and give service to the area in which they find them- selves:' Tent City provides its own trash removal and port -a - potties. Bus tickets are pro- vided to each participant each day so they can get to work or appointments. The church provides electricity and water to the camp. Ingham and her fiance FOSTER-TUKWILA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 14401 56th Ave S JOIN US FOR TRUNK OP TREATS - 6:00-8:00 Wednesday, October 31 Fall Sunday Schedule:: CE 9:00 am; Worship 10:30 am 206-243-4455 • www.ftpc.org TO ADVERTISE YOUR PLACE OF WORSHIP Please call: Brenda 425-255-3484 ext. 5052 or email bcantelon@rentonreporter.com 567401 have lived in Tent City for one year. She worked as a pharmacist in Virginia be- fore losing her job because of battles with depression and bipolar disorder and decided to return to Wash- ington. "I was the last person you would expect to be home- less," Ingham said. "Every- one has their story. I lost ev- erything when I was in the hospital for a few weeks." The homeless in Tent City come from all walks of life. "We have nurses, chiro- practors and anything you can think of' Ingham said. "It's not all drug addicts like some people think. No drugs or alcohol are tolerat- ed. We're really strict about that. There are a lot of rules here' Indoor shelters struggle to handle all of the home- less and many also require residents to leave during the day. Ingham likes that Tent City provides a safe place for personal belongings and the ability for couples to stay together. "We were living in r 1. ment and were looking where we could stay to- gether and couldn't find anyplace," said Ingham, who then found out about Tent City. "They had two spots left in Shoreline at the time" Inghams tent includes a donated mattress as well as shelves for clothes. It gives her a feeling of a home, but the weather can make con- ditions tough. "When it's wet and cold it's pretty miserable;' she said. "It's hard trying to stay warm:' The camp has one shower, a kitchen with a microwave and coffee pot and a movie tent where residents can watch videos. Hot meals are provided by various volun- teer groups in the evening. Some people sleep in community tents that house up to 10. There are about 36 individual tents and 18 tents for couples. Children are not allowed in camps as part of Share/Wheel's agree- ment with the city of Seattle that it also follows in other cities. Residents can bring in a pet. "When you become homeless it's hard enough when you lose your place to live;' Ingham said. "To lose your animals too would be really hard:' While Tent City has regu- lar residents, including one man for 12 years, most are looking for a new home. "The rest of us are trying to get stable and move on;' she said. But without the option of Tent City, Ingham doesn't know where she would have ended up. "I honestly can't tell you what I would've done" she said. For more information about Tent City 3 or to do- nate food or other items, go to wwwsharewheel.org. TULLY'S —COFFEE JI RiverSide Residences 11244 Tukwila International Blvd. I Seattle,WA 98168 206-762-0300 Bring this coupon in for a FREE Pastry I with Any Drink Order. Weekly Lunch & Breakfast Specials • Free WIFI 6902]5 Relax in our comfortable Coffee Shop coffeewith I ukwila Director of Athletics, Activities and Transportation J.D. Hill BY ADAM MCFADDEN AMCFADDEN@ RENTONREPORTER.COM In the hallways of Foster High School, he's simply J.D. the AD, but there's much more to J.D. Hill, director of Athletics, Activities and Transportation for the Tuk- wila School District. Hill comes from an ex- tensive sports background. He played football, bas- ketball and track in high school, then played football at the University of Wash- ington. His father and three brothers all played college football and had some time in the NFL. "Growing up with a dad in the NFL really motivated myself and my siblings," Hill said. "We saw it as a way to get an education and better our circumstances:' This is his sixth year in Tukwila, and his focus and challenges involve much more than just wins and losses on the field or in the gm "The No. 1 focus for me as an athletic director is to build a sense of commu- nity where it is a safe place for kids to grow," Hill said. "We have the most diverse school district in the coun- try, so I've designed our athletic programs as an extension of our students' families and our school. Since our school does not look traditional, our ap- proach is not traditional:' Hill said many of Foster's girls cannot participate in sports for cultural reasons, so he has to be flexible and willing to consider more options than other schools. That leads to one of Foster's www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com » OCTOBER 2012 > 13 Tukwila Director of Athletics, Activities and Transportation J.D. Hill. Submitted biggest challenges, finding enough kids to turn out. "I do not have the luxury of waiting for kids to turn out;' Hill said. "I have to convince them and recruit kids daily in the hallways and during lunch time Foster also started a bit of an unconventional sport last year: badminton. More than 30 girls turned out for the team. "This is why we have to think outside the box and identify what our student interests are; Hill said. Another big win for Hill and Foster was the intro- duction of a girls swim team last year for the first time in the school's history. The team was a success, sharing the Kennedy coaching staff and practice time. This year the team took another step forward and hired Amy Kindell as a coach for the Bulldogs. Kindell joins a unique coaching group at Foster. Hill encourages the Bulldog coaches to attend all out -of - season events, to help build relationships with athletes. "They know they can count on us," he said. Falls sports update Football The Foster football teams sits at 1-5 over- all and 1-3 in the Seamount this season. The Bulldogs played Evergreen Oct. 12, but results weren't available at deadline. The struggle early on has been on offense. Foster has been shutout two straight weeks and is averaging 9.33 points per game. Cody Anderson has 285 yards, one touchdown and four interceptions at quar- terback. He also has 82 yards and two touchdowns rushing. Junior Devin Brown is having a strong season at running back. Brown has 514 yards and three touchdowns on the ground. He's averaging 5.78 yards per carry. Micah Breland is leading the team in tackles, with 33. He also has an intercep- tion and two fumble recoveries. Phillip Saau has two sacks and five hur- ries. He also has four forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. Volleyball The Foster volleyball team is 7-6 overall and 6-6 in Seamount play this season. The Bulldogs are in fourth place, second among 2A teams. Foster has league match - Raising $$ for cancer fight The Auburn Youth Soccer Associa- tion/Rainier Valley Slammers will again be "Playing Ball to Cure Them All," their effort to raise money for the fight against breast cancer. There are three soccer matches on Oct. 26, 5 p.m. -9 p.m., at the Starfire Complex on Interurban Avenue in Tukwila. To help raise money: • Purchase a $5 ticket and attend the game. • Purchase a $2 bracelet to wear all of October to raise awareness. • Spread the word about `Playing Ball to Cure them All' among your family and friends. Donations can be made at the fundrais- ing site wwwstayclassy.or/playingballto- curethemall. For additional questions, or ticket information, contact Diane Stratton at 206-595-6894 or callie93@comcast.net. "Playing Ball to Cure Them All" started in 2010 and raised nearly $2,500 as a fund- raiser for the Susan G. Komen Founda- tion. Auburn Youth Soccer Association NW is a non-profit organization committed to developing and maintaining a healthy en- vironment for a recreational and competi- tive youth soccer program in South King County. Read about Tukwila daily at tukwilareporter.com es left against Highline and Evergreen be- fore heading to postseason play. Soccer The Foster girls soccer team is 2-7 over- all and 2-6 in Seamount play this season. The Bulldogs are in sixth place, third among 2A teams. Sierra Parsons is leading the way with 14 goals. Aedyn Godina has four goals and an assist. Amna Hadzihasanovic has two goals and four assists. Marily Hernandez has one goal and two assists. FREE Bingo Imperial Bingo Connection 3100 East Valley Rd. 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