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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-11 Tukwila Reportertukwila reporter 11 • 2011 A Time TO Remember [see us online I www.tukwilareportercom NOVEMBER 2011 « www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com ET STARTED! Recycle your food scraps and food -soiled paper in the yard waste cart Grass clippings & leaves Houseplants (no pots) Tree branches (under 4' long, 4"in diameter bundled) Meat, fish, poultry & bones Fruit & vegetable scraps; leftovers Bread, pasta & grains Eggshells & nutshells Coffee filters & grounds 49Teabags & tea leaves w Greasy pizza delivery boxes Food -soiled paper towels & napkins 4111111 Weeds Weeds Twigs, branches & roots from pruning Holiday trees & greens (4' long & bundled) (no flocking or decorations) Shredded paper (layered & no plastic) Paper grocery bags containing food scraps Paper egg cartons Paper berry cartons 11 Uncoated paper plates & cups* Uncoated paper food wrap* Uncoated paper food bags* * Tip: Uncoated paper does not have a shiny surface. When in doubt throw it out. Recycle food. It's easy to do. To Get Started 1. Sign up for curbside yard waste service. Call Allied Waste at 206-682-9735 for fee and service information. 2. Place your yard trimmings, food scraps and food -soiled paper in your new cart. 3. We'II send you a collection schedule and you can start recycling this valuable resource on collection day. For a free compostable bag sample, visit www.recyclefood.com Awr ALLIED WASTE SERVICES 434 A REPUBLIC SERVICES COMPANY 206-682-9735 Customer Service Hours: M -F 8am-5pm www.AlliedWasteNorthwest.com 543856 Mrs. Louise Strander sometime in the 1950s on Puget Sound -- Photo courtesy the Strander family. The life and times of Mrs. Louise Strander BY DENNIS BOX DBOX@TUKWILAREPORTER.COM Mrs. Louise Murray Strander - Feb. 5, 1928 - Oct. 21, 2011. If there is single name that embodies all of the best Tukwila was and is today, it is Mrs. Louise Strander. The history of this community over the past six decades can only be written with the Strander name at the top. Louise Strander and her husband John were not only dedicated to the town, they became the essence of com- munity, and that is most clearly seen in the life and times of Mrs. Strander. The photograph on the cover of this edition shows a young woman, very beau- tiful, with bright, intelligent eyes. In those eyes is the story of a life of love, giving to others and always be- ing there when there was a ner formed the Tukwila Action Commit- tee. The trio would send out information around the community about politics and issues of interest. "We had a lot of fun," Harris said. "Lot of laughs." Harris said they ruffled feathers a few times and enjoyed every moment. Charles Tyson, a retired school teacher, grew up in Tukwila with the Strander fam- ily. Tyson said his parents and the Strand- ers were very close friends. He described Mrs. Strander as "my adviser, like a moth - need. Her daughter, also named Louise Strand- er, the youngest of the couple's three chil- dren, summed up much of the meaning of her mother's life when asked about her clearest memory. "It was her love of her family," Louise Strander said. "Her dedication to us; and she was a true and loyal friend to people." Over and over people who knew her spoke of the friendship she freely gave to all. Catherine Harris, a former Tukwila City Council member in the 1970s and friend for decades of Mrs. Strander, said "She taught me a lot of things. She was a reser- voir of information. I am going to miss her an awful lot... I really am:' Harris, Mrs. Strander and Marie Gard- er and a mentor. She did so much for so many" Tyson said after he gradu- ated from college he ran for a Tukwila City Council seat and "lost by three votes:' He said his friendship with Mrs. Strander flour- ished from that time on. "It never ceased to amaze me how many things she could get done," Tyson said. "One day she came down and said she was starting a bank. She started the National Bank of Tukwila:" She told Tyson she would have started the bank earlier but she wanted to get a na- tional charter. Tyson said some of his fondest memories are stuffing and licking political envelopes with Mrs. Strander, and the holiday meals at the Strander home. The home was a gathering place for friends and community, and food was always an essential ingredient for Mrs. Strander - cookies and coffee and so much more. George Strander, the middle son of the [ more STRANDER page 3 ] [STRANDER from page 3] three children, spoke of the home his mother and father made for their children. "It was always a home filled with ideas, discussion and reading:' George Strander said. He said his mother and father showed them the path to living a life of meaning. "They set high standards:' he said. "That's a good thing. Many times that is all people need" He remembered the intellectual curiosity of his mother. He talked about her participation for more than 50 years in the Foster Study Club. It was a group of women who gathered about once a month and talked about issues they had been researching. "She was very curious and very well informed," George Strander said. Mrs. Strander met her husband John at Cornell Univer- sity in Ithaca, N.Y. They met in a class when the professor had all the left- handed students sit on one side of the room. They were both left handed, and a romance was born. The couple married in 1948. John's family homesteaded in the Tukwila area. Mrs. Strander was raised in New York. At age 20, she followed her young husband across the country and they began their life together in Foster, which later became part of Tukwila. 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He was instrumental in bringing Southcenter Mall to the city Mrs. Strander became a community icon. For more than 60 years she helped build this community. "Tukwila really grew up with them:' George Strander said. The town and the family matured together. Mrs. Strand- Louise Strander with her husband John, who served as mayor of Tukwila from 1962-67. Photo courtesy the Strander family. er built a home, a community, a place of meaning. "It's not too often you lose a life friend:' Tyson said. "She will be missed. She did so much. She was truly an amazing person" �J J 1' i J J 1 1/EVERYTHIN6 J 1 _J __r • J 1 ' IS YOUEP R CH TOWASRD ,COM 41 1 Strander = vci: Suite 303 • EN��YME►�T • Tukwila, WA 98188 • 206-575-1 130 * fax: 206-575-1 133 www.doctorbuda.com FORT AND. • Millions of school hours are lost each year to dental -related diseases. • Tooth decay is the single most common chronic childhood disease. 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Over the last four years we have become a preferred provider for 7 major insurance companies including: •Aetna •Assurant •Cigna •Delta •DSHS •GreatWest •Guardian -Humana •Metlife •Premera •Regence •WDS •United Concordia 54357 index___________ Iifeandtimes 'T election results / coffeewith Mrs. Louise Strander with her husband John helped build the community of Tukwila. Casinos received thumbs up from Tukwila voters and incumbents will be returning. New City Administrator David Cline has found a home in City Hall. 10 fallsports Sports writer Adam McFadden wraps up Foster High's fall sports season 12 localflavor King County Housing Authority Director Pat Porter reveals the magic of bread pudding. tukwila reporter SOUND PUBLI SHING INC. >19426 68th Avenue South > Kent, WA 98032 >253.872.6600 > www.tukwilareporter.com EQUAL HOUSING g OPPORTUNITY v 4 NOVEMBER 2011 « www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com Tukwila voters say yes to casino, incumbents BY STEVE HUNTER SHUNTER@TUKWILAREPORTER.COM Tukwila voters want mini -casinos to stay in the city and re-elected Mayor Jim Haggerton as well as council mem- bers Dennis Robertson and Kathy Hougardy. But, voters in the Nov. 8 election had a tough time pick- ing between council candidates Louise Strander and Kate Kruller, who are locked in a close fight as ballots continue to be counted. Through Nov 10, Kruller had a 31 -vote lead with 1,037 votes (50.61 percent). Strander had 1,006 votes (49.10 per- cent). Strander held slim leads of fewer than 10 votes after the first two days of results were released. King County Elections will certify the vote Nov 29. State law mandates a recount if the difference in a race is less than 2,000 votes and less than one-half of 1 percent of the votes cast for the two candidates, according to King County Election officials. The 31 -vote difference would not require a recount. As far as the casino vote, Advisory Measure No. 1 asked voters if social card rooms or mini -casino should be al- lowed in the city. The yes votes had 1,324 (60.15 percent) to 877 no votes (39.85 percent). "I was a little surprised;' said Robertson, one of the coun- cil members who pushed for an advisory vote. "I thought it would be closer to 50-50. The 60-40 is a pretty strong statement. It shows how concerned people are about jobs, money and public safety support." The council passed Ordinance 2323 in February requir- ing the three casinos operating in the city to close by Jan. 1, 2016. All of the casinos are on Interurban Avenue. An- other casino has applied for a permit at the former Denny's restaurant on Southcenter Boulevard. The council received a petition last summer with 367 signatures asking them to replace Ordinance 2323 with an ordinance allowing the casinos to remain open. The city would lose an estimated $2 million annually in gambling tax revenue if the casinos close, money that could be used to keep the police and fire departments fully funded. Ca- sino employees would lose their jobs if the businesses are forced to close. After receiving the petitions, the council decided to place the advisory vote on the ballot. Now Robertson said he expects the council later this year to repeal Ordinance 2323. "I would be highly surprised if it were not a 7-0 vote in favor of repealing," Robertson said. "We're pretty good at listening to our citizens:' In the mayor's race, Haggerton will return for a second, four-year term. He received about 62 percent of the vote while challenger Pam Linder had 38 percent. Voters reelected Robertson to the council with about 82 percent of the vote. Challenger Abshir Mahamed received 17 percent. Hougardy received about 77 percent of the vote while challenger Mackenzie Weitzeil had 23 percent. There were no contested races for the Tukwila School Board. Steven Mullet, Mark Wahlstrom and Dave Larson each ran unopposed. Gang dispute prison sentences BY STEVE HUNTER SHUNTER@TUKWILAREPORTER.COM Two men were sentenced Nov 4 in Seattle in connec- tion with the January 2007 Tukwila murder of Hoang Van Nguyen in a dispute among gang members. Jerry Henry Thomas III, 25, who had pleaded guilty to second-degree murder with a firearm enhancement, was sentenced to 23 years, four months in prison, according to the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. Le Nhu Le, 42, who had pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit leading organized crime, was sentenced to five years in prison. King County Superior Court Judge Julie Spector sen- tenced the two at the King County Courthouse in Seattle. The sentencing for co-defendant Quy D. Nguyen, 44, was continued until Dec. 16. Quy Nguyen, a Seattle -area street gang leader who ordered the shooting of Hoang Nguyen, pleaded guilty last month to second-degree murder with a firearm enhancement and conspiracy to commit leading organized crime. He faces a sentencing range of up to 25 years, four months. According to charging papers, Hogan Nguyen was shot once in the back of the head by Thomas at about 12:30 a.m. Jan. 8, 2007 in the parking lot of the Riverton View Apartments in Tukwila. Seattle Police and Tukwila Police investigated the case. Quy Nguyen was involved in marijuana grow opera- tions, money laundering and illegal gambling from May 2000 to March 2009. 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"The school is now at capacity of 400 Aviation High School junior Jacob Wag- students in grades 9-12," Gilman said. "The ner already had a dream come true. demand for this school is increasing each He got to fly an airplane solo for the first year" time. Students must apply to get into the "It was the best experience I've ever had;' school. Gilman said this year, about 50 Wagner said, beaming. "I was just giggling percent were local students and the rest the whole time. It felt so good to be up in commuted from surrounding districts, the air; I felt so free' some as far away as Olympia, Everett and This experience was possible because of Bremerton. a discount Wagner received through his "I came here for the college prep aspect enrollment at Aviation High School. The and because I knew it'd be an environment school, which opened in 2004, focuses on where the students were career oriented; preparing students for college and a high- said senior Jenny Gao. technological workplace. Gao was able to participate in several job "It is our goal to become the premier shadow and internship programs through - school of choice for science, technology, out her four years at the school. The places engineering and math in the Pacific North- included Sea -Tac Airport, Port of Seattle, west," said principal Reba Gilman. and a business in London when Gao spent Plans are under way to construct a per- a summer abroad. manent school on property offered in Tuk- "I've had a great multitude of experience wila by The Museum of Flight, adjacent here and feel really ready for my future;' to its Airpark. The facility is scheduled to she said. open in the fall of 2013. Gao hopes to get a degree in engineer - "We are project -based learning so we ing, chemical and aerospace systems. She believe the move to the new facility will has already received several scholarships. help us better reach our mission;' Gilman Freshman Emory Eng said it is great to said. "The work of school can be like the be at a school with people sharing similar work outside the classroom and still be interests. academically rigorous, and that with the "We are all interested in technology, sci- right instructional approach it is possible ence and math and like to talk about it;' for all students to be prepared for higher Eng said. "We all fit in together" education and work in a knowledge-based, Eng said most students can't wait for the global economy" new facility. For the first three years, the school was "There is such an excitement for it; he located on the Duwamish campus of South said. "We will be so close to the airplanes Seattle Community College, close to Boe- we will be able to see them right outside ing Field, The Museum of Flight and other our classes. We will also be able to go to aviation -related enterprises. The school the Museum of Flight's large library to re - BY SARAH KEHOE SKEHOE@TUKWILAREPORTER.COM Celebrate your well-trained dog! 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The building will feature sustainable strate- gies qualifying the school for Washington Sustainable Schools Protocol certification, which includes energy -use reduction, air quality maintenance, water conservation and heat exchangers that recover 90 per- cent of the building's energy. "This is not going to be your traditional high school," Gilman said. Instead of having a gymnasium, the school will feature project labs to display robots, rockets, model and real airplanes. Rather than a library, the school is provid- Halloween Coloring Conte tst Thanks for all the great entries! Here are the winners! ing classroom libraries with resources per- taining to each subject and each student will have his/her own computer. The three-story building will accommo- date up to 400 students. Construction and design are expected to cost around $43.5 million. "This new building means our school will finally have a permanent home with learning spaces that accommodate project - based learning and are easily accessible by public transportation;' Gilman said. "I be- lieve this will help us inspire young people and provide a pipeline of future employees to fill the gaps within the STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) work- force" 1st Place: Mykole W. Tukwila Elementary 2nd Place: Rosie R. 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Share your thoughts in a letter to the editor (400 words or less) including your full name, address and phone number. HERE'S HOW To submit a letter to the editor, EMAIL: submissions@ tukwilareporter.com FAX: 253.437.6016 MAIL: 19426 68th Ave 5, Ste. A Kent, WA 98032 CALENDAR/EVENTS: calendar@ tukwilareporter.com EDITOR'SNOTE Elections and the right to vote America once again went to the polls Nov. 8 and participated in one of the most sacred rights of a de- mocracy. Voting for the candidates without fear of threats or violence from those in power. The last few days I learned about a different election story. Daniel Ortega was re-elected Sunday, Nov. 6, as president of Nicaragua. According to the news reports he won by more than 60 percent for his second term. Nicaraguan government sources reported the election was transparent and free from intimidation. My source, who I must keep unidentified because of fears for safety, described a much different story from connections in Nicara- gua. I was shown pictures of ballots being destroyed. My source, who has connec- tions to the Puget Sound region, brought forward detailed infor- mation of election fraud by the Sandinistas. That was just the beginning. There have been threats sent to my source. The source has re- ported pro-democracy Nicara- guans have been killed. This is serious stuff and it is only the surface of the information presented to me about the election fraud and persecution of opposition forces in Nicaragua. This is a difficult story for me. Corrobora- tion is very challenging and there are com- plex issues involved. I am not familiar with many of the inside details. I am not in a position to go to Nicaragua and work on a story like I would do in this country. But I believe all of us as Americans should be concerned about a story like this. It is criti- cally important because potential for tyranny exists everywhere. It is within us all. From what I can tell, the U.S. government is not looking closely at the allegations of election fraud in Nicaragua. I understand the federal government has many hotspots to deal with in the world. I plan to try and look into allegations of election fraud and the threats to the best of my ability. It may not seem to matter to our region. Nicaragua is a far away country, but consti- tutional freedom is hard to win and very easy to lose. It only takes inattention and a will- ingness to accept the easy way. A community that gives all the year around The world just seems to come to Tukwila. You would almost think the Statue of Liberty has been plunked down in the Duwamish next to the community center. Those immigrants add to the ranks of those who have always - or for a shorter time - called Tukwila home who simply need help putting food on their table and clothes on their back. This is the season of giving, the holidays, the one that involves a trip to the mall. But I want to talk about the kind of giving that needs to happen year around. We need to eat 365 days a year, not just on Thanksgiving and Christ- mas Day. We need clothes to keep warm and heat to keep us comfortable in our homes. There's no way to stockpile enough food, clothes or cash to pay for utilities in just a month-long period for an entire year. Giving is a serious pastime, not just a holiday tradi- tion. Please, consider holding food drives year around. Maybe your business or your school or your family could commit months in advance to help the Tukwila Pan- try keep its shelves filled with food. Or watch for the next CARE night by the Kids Without Bor- ders Clothing Bank in Tukwila. of kids and their families get to Dean Radford Hundreds pick out their clothes at no cost. That Tukwila is a giving community is ap- parent this time of year, when the call goes out for donations from Tukwila's Holiday Giv- ing Program for Tukwila's families. Food and clothes go to Tukwila Pantry and the clothing bank, thanks to the efforts of local businesses, organizations and families. It takes volunteers to make the program work logistically, including the joyous part of helping families pick out the perfect gift. For more about the program, please go to page 14 of today's Tukwila Reporter. But don't just take my word about the need. Listen to Joe Tice, director of the Tukwila Pantry. He's on the frontlines, along with 12 other food banks in South King County, of the daily struggle to keep bellies full with nutri- tious food. The food bank supplements the nutritional needs of about a quarter of Tukwila's resident, he says "It's not just as holiday need," he says. "It's an all -year -around need." » INBRIEF Tukwila recycling event Nov. 19 Tukwila residents can bring stoves, mattresses, furniture, electronic equipment and other items to the annual Fall Collection and Recycling Event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 at the Tukwila Village site, corner of South 144th Street and 41st Avenue South. The city ofTukwila and Allied Waste are sponsors of the event. You must be in line no later than 2:30 p.m. to drop off items. Participants must bring identification and proof of city residency. For more information about items that can be brought to the event, go to the city of Tukwila website at http://www.ci.tukwila. wa.us. Tukwila Village Plaza community meeting Help Plan the Tukwila Village Plaza and Community Commons from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17 at Cascade View Elementary School 13601 32nd Ave. 5 Tukwila. The purpose of this community meeting is to generate ideas about how our community would like to use the outdoor plaza and indoor meeting space that will be incorporated into the new Tukwila Village development. If you would like a language interpreter or other assistance, please contact Joyce Trantina at 206-433-1850 or Joyce. Trantina@Tukwilawa.gov. www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com » NOVEMBER 2011 7 A match made in Tukwila BY DENNIS BOX DBOX@TUKWILAREPORTER.COM If there is a perfect match it may have been formed when Tukwila hired David Cline as the new city administrator. "This is great;" Cline said dur- ing a phone interview. "I really feel like this is a good fit" Cline took over the reins as city administrator in October, follow- ing the retirement of Steve Lan- caster. After an extensive search, Cline was chosen from among many worthy candidates. The 45 -year-old Cline has spent 20 years working in local govern- ment. Raised in Bellevue, he attended Stanford University . "I've always wanted to be in- volved in the public sector;" Cline said. "When I went to Stanford, I majored in public policy. I was one of the few who never changed my major." It was at Stanford where he got his first taste of the complexity of government policy. He did an in- ternship with undercover officers working drug crimes and wrote a thesis on the effects of Propo- sition 13 on the California state budget, which restricted increas- es in property tax values. Following Stanford he taught English for a time overseas with "Volunteers in Asia:' When he re- turned to the Puget Sound region CASCADE MEMORIAL low cost cremation & funerals. $495 Simple Cremation $895 Direct Burial 425.641.6100 CascadeMemorial.cam Hiring Now! ASHLEY FURNITURE Start Your Career Today! Come join Washington's favorite furniture store! Ashley Furniture HomeStore is currently hiring Full-time Sales Associates to join our award- winning team in Tukwila, Burlington and Silverdale. 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He has been employed in a va- riety of local government settings, including working in the budget office for King County, finance director for the district court, as- sistant and interim city adminis- trator for Burien and city admin- istrator for Lake Forest Park. He has worked in many settings with similar issues that he will be wrestling with in Tukwila. One of his projects in Burien was Town Square. In Lake Forest Park, he dealt with providing services with limited revenues, a problem that all cities are facing today. Cline said he sees many bright spots ahead for Tukwila, including the Tukwila Village project that is getting under way. The project is at the corner of Tukwila Interna- tional Boulevard and South 144th Street. The city owns 6 acres and the plan is for a mixed-use neigh- borhood center. The expansive commercial sec- tor in Tukwila is also an oppor- tunity, Cline said. With a daytime population of nearly 150,000 and an evening population of about 18,000, the commercial base pro- vides a revenue stream for the community. Since starting in City Hall, Cline said the "staff and elected officials have been very welcom- ing... Next is how do we keep do- ing more." Cline is married to Siri Bliesner. They have two teenage children. Reach Dennis Box at dbox@tuk- wilareporter.com or 253-872-6600 ext. 5050. To comment on this story go to www.tukwilareporter.com. WEDNESDAY NOV. 23RD SEATTLE THUNDERBIRDS vs. REGINA PATS 7:05 PM @ ShoWare Center NQJEIS FRIDAY NOV. 25TH 7:35 PM VS. PRINCE GEORGE ShoWare Center COUGARS Marcel Noebels Bobblehead I � 1st 2,500 fans 253-239-7825 seattlethunderbirds.com 8 NOVEMBER 2011 « www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com City of Tukwila • 6200 Southcenter Boulevard • Tukwila, WA 98188 • 206-433-1800 • Online: TukwilaWA.gov MAYOR: Jim Haggerton COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Allan Ekberg www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com » NOVEMBER 2011 9 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Joe Duffle • Joan Hernandez • Dennis Robertson Verna Seal • Kathy Hougardy • De'Sean Quinn TUKWILA CITY PAGES Thanks to everyone who voted in the November election! Your decisions are important - they shape YOUR government! Remember the Fall Residential Recycling Collection Event on Saturday, November 19, from 9:OOAM to 3:00PM, at the corner of S 144th St and 41st Ave S. City offices will be closed on Thursday & Friday, November 25 & 26, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Community Spirit ONE -DAY HOLIDAY GIFT AND FOOD DRIVE Saturday, December 3 - 7:OOAM to 4:OOPM in the north parking lot at WESTFIELD SOUTHCENTER MALL The Tukwila Police Department proudly hosts this opportunity to make the holi- days special for our neighbors in need. Come by our booth to drop off your food, gift or monetary donations. The new Police Incident Command Vehicle will be there, and Police Explorers will be fingerprinting safe kids. Gift donations will support the HOLIDAY GIVING PROGRAM at the Tukwila Community Center Food donations support the TUKWILA PANTRY community food bank Please drop by... a quick stop by one can result in a happier holiday for many! Plan on coming early to avoid much of the traffic) On October 13, the City was very happy to host the Southcenter Parkway Re -Opening Kick-off ribbon cutting. Within a few hours the roadway was re- opened, to the delight of businesses, residents and shoppers. This project — completed ahead of sched- ule and well below budget — would not have been possible without the nearly $8 million in Federal funds, which helped to leverage the remainder of the funding needed for the project. Projects like this can only be completed through the partnership of Federal, State and local entities, and we have been very fortunate to have excellent support from all of our many partners. Much of our success depends on the relationships and collaborative efforts across a broad range of groups and individuals. The saying "There is power in numbers" has never been more true. The abil- ity to leverage the resources of multiple jurisdictions has helped Tukwila in many ways. We now have a new jail facility (SCORE) for misdemeanant offend- ers, saving the City a significant amount of money and helping us build capacity for the future. Our Police, Fire, Human Services and other City depart- ments work diligently, on a daily basis, with their The Benefits of Partnerships counterparts in other Cities to address needs and is- sues that do not stop at City borders. The City receives significant benefits — financially and in other ways — as a result of our active participa- tion with the Association of Washington Cities, the Cascade Water Alliance, the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce, King County Emergency Management, Valley Cities, Suburban Cities, Seattle Southside and more. These partnerships help re- duce or eliminate redundancies, improve commu- nication and understanding with our neighbors, and ultimately save time and money for all involved. It is apparent that the challenges facing our current economy are not going to disappear anytime soon. We need to continue to build and strengthen our cur- rent partnerships, and seek out opportunities to forge new relationships in the months and years ahead. Wishing everyone health and happiness as we move into the holiday season! Jim Haggerton, Mayor Tukwila's Crime Prevention Resource Team provides some great ideas for Safe Shopping As we enter the holiday season, retailers, malls and grocery stores are much busier than usual. If you are going to be part of this shopping crowd, keep these hints in mind when going out to shop (good for any time, too). Common-sense measures are the key to thwarting thieves. Some of the easiest things are the most effective: III Do not leave your portable devices such as GPS, laptop computer, purse or any other items in the vehicle. Leaving the cords visible or in the power port just tells a potential thief that there's something worth stealing in the car. III If you've made several purchases and plan to place them in your car and go back to do more shopping, lock your packages in your trunk and then move your car to another parking location, perhaps on the other side of the mall. You don't know if someone is watching you; thieves often wait for people to stash bags and leave the car. III If you buy a large item — such as a TV — which can't be hidden away in the trunk, take a break from shopping and transport it directly home. Don't risk having it stolen while you continue to shop or dine. g Park in well -lit areas. III Lock the doors and take the keys. Have your keys in your hand as you are walking to your car. III Keep a secure hold on your purse and parcels while shopping. III Do not put items down or on your car to open the door. III Be aware of your surroundings at all times. If there are suspicious people in the area, call 911. III Tell a security guard or store employee if you see an unattended bag or package. The same applies when taking mass transit: report any unattended packages to security or staff. Each time you make a purchase, make sure you have your check- book, credit cards, cell phone and wallet before you leave. If you go shopping with children over the next several weeks, keep the following advice in mind for everyone's safety: NI Ensure that any child with you knows your cell phone number. Pro- vide a card with your contact information to any child who doesn't. Before you even leave home, review McGruff's advice on shopping safety with your children: Be careful of strangers. If someone you don't know offers any- thing to you or asks you to go somewhere with him or her, run away and tell your parents or a trusted adult immediately. Identify who they can turn to for help should they find themselves alone; review the "dangers of strangers" so they know who not to talk to or follow. ® Make a plan with children for reconnecting in the event you get separated. Establish a central meeting place. Shopping means money, requiring you to be on the lookout for fraud and identity theft. And — as always — keep your personal safety in mind. Following Tukwila's crime prevention advice can help reduce the stress of shopping during this particularly busy season. For more information about keeping your home and family safe, or to learn about the Tukwila Police Department's crime prevention pro- grams, please contact Community Policing Coordinator Chris Partman at 206 431-2197, or email CrimePrevention@TukwilaWA.gov. CITY PROJECT UPDATES Southcenter Parkway Extension The first layer of asphalt paving has been completed for the north two- thirds of the project (or approximately 4,000 feet south of South 180th Street). This base layer of asphalt will assist with ongoing construction during the winter season. Water, sewer, storm, gas, power, and com- munications infrastructure is being installed along with concrete curbs. As we head into winter, more work will continue at South 200th Street, and a new sanitary sewer pump station will be constructed. Tukwila Urban Center Access (Klickitat & Southcenter Parkway) With the reopening of Southcenter Parkway, the contractor continues to wrap up some of the final construction elements. Temporary lane clo- sures within the project limits will continue as construction is complet- ed. Ongoing work includes the new traffic signal just south of Strander Boulevard, installation of a large sign structure across southbound Southcenter Parkway near the new tunnel, and continued sidewalks and landscaping. Permanent roadway striping is weather dependent, and traffic signal timing could continue into next year in order to syn- chronize the traffic signals. We reopened the road earlier than expected and the project is expected to be under budget! Interurban Avenue South Gravity Sewer and 2011 Overlay and Repair Program All of the work on Interurban Avenue South is related to our sewer project and/or the 2011 Overlay and Repair project. The sewer im- provements from South 144th Street to South 149th Street will connect current customers to a new gravity fed sewer. After connection to the new sewer, we will then abandon a sewer lift station at a significant cost savings to the City. The Overlay and Repair Project included a section of Interurban Avenue South from 56th Avenue South to South 143rd Street (as well as sections of East Marginal Way South and Andover Park 40. West). These projects should be completed during November, with property restoration by year end. Thank you for your patience during construction of these important projects affecting travel on Tukwila's roadways. Special December Library Programs Foster Library 4060 5 144th Street, Tukwila 206-242-1640 FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES A Season for Singing Tuesday, December 13 — 7:00PM Presented by Nancy Stewart Ages 2 and older with adult Join this favorite Northwest chil- dren's performer for a joyful sing - along celebration of the many wonderful winter holidays! FOR TEENS Sock Creatures Wednesday, December 7 — 3:00PM What can you do with all those lonely socks that have lost their mates? Use them to make mon- sters and other stuffed toys! We'll cut them up and re -sew them into all manner of strange crea- tures. Bring socks if you've got them (the funkier the better). Other supplies will be provided. Movie Wednesdays Wed, December 21 & 28, 2:00PM Ages 8 and older Come enjoy a free movie. Please call 206-242-1640 for movie titles and information. Tukwila Parks and Recreation presents: Z5PedkAst wtt4 Saha Saturday, December 3 - 9:OOAM to 11:30AM at the Tukwila Community Center Breakfast is $5.00 at the door (limited seating) Sponsored by the Tukwila Sister Cities Committee Santa Claus is coming to Tukwila! Come have breakfast with family, friends and SANTA! A pancake breakfast will be served up, as well as some jolly holiday entertainment from our local elementary schools. Children can enjoy a visit with Santa and have a professional photo taken (for an additional fee). Holiday PN©9n'wu Each holiday season Tukwila Parks and Recre- ation organizes a holiday giving program with names of local children and families in need. This program relies on generous citizens who are interested in donating new gift items to make a difference in the life of a local family. If you or your business would like to share in the spirit of giving, please contact Shannon Fisher at 206-768-2822, or send an email to shannon.fisherTukwilaWA.gov. Tukwila Community Center 206-768-2822 OICE Metropolitan Park District approved; what's next? by Allan Ekberg, Council President The Tukwila Pool Metropolitan Park District (MPD) was approved by voters on August 16, 2011. The purpose of the District is to ensure funding for the Tukwila pool, located between Tukwila junior and senior high schools on South 144th Street. Without a new source of funding for the pool, it was slated for closure. Since the MPD has passed, the Tukwila City Council, acting in the capacity as the MPD Board's elected officials, passed several resolutions formally creating the MPD and mak- ing various administrative decisions. By statute the MPD Board elected a President and Clerk of the Board. As this year's Council Presi- dent, I was selected to be President of the MPD, whereas next year's incoming City Council Presi- dent — Verna Seal — is the Clerk of the Board. The roles of the City Council President and President of the MPD share similar duties, and having next year's Council president-elect as the Clerk adds continuity to MPD's administrative oversight. The MPD Board will need to appoint an MPD Executive Director. The Executive Director reports to the MPD Board, and executes and administers policy established by the Board. This position rep- resents the voice of the MPD Board to the City of Tukwila. The MPD Board will also need to appoint an MPD Treasurer. For other pool district -related support functions, the Board agreed to interlocal agreements with the City of Tukwila for the City to provide administrative services, information and technology services, human resource support, and pool -related functions (staff, management, janitorial services, pool grounds/landscaping, etc.) The taxing revenue that came with the passage of the MPD will not result in significant property tax receipts until May 2013; because of this, the MPD Board authorized signing a loan agreement with the City to fund the pool and allow for its continued operation. Other administrative func- tions taken up by the MPD Board included the establishment of liability, property and equipment insurance and the identification of legal counsel. There are several items the Tukwila Pool Metro- politan Park District needs to begin working on, including documents unique to the MPD, such as a budget, resource plan, roles/responsibilities, pool rehabilitation plans, and the formation of a citizen committee to provide advisory guidance to the MPD. By policy, the MPD Board meets on the second Monday of each month at 6:OOPM in Tukwila City Hall. (If that Monday is a holiday, the Board will meet the next day.) I hope to see you at a meet- ing. I've said it publicly and I will say it here: I am very proud of our City for saving Tukwila pool, so future generations of residents will have access to such a facility. Meeting agendas, City programs, recreation activities, publications and more... the most current information is always available at TukwilaWA.gov! • . . . . •. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 NOVEMBER 2011 « www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com FALL SPORTS 2011 c A season of action for the Bulldogs • SPORTS ON TAP BOYS BASKETBALL: Klahowya at Foster, 7 p.m. Nov. 30; Ingraham at Foster, 7 p.m. Dec. 2. GIRLS BASKETBALL: Tyee at Foster, 7 p.m., Dec. 7; Highline at Foster, 6:15 p.m. Dec. 9. WRESTLING: Jamboree at Foster, 6 p.m. Nov. 29. Contact and submissions: Dennis Box dbox@tukwilareporter.com or253-872-6600, ext. 5050 BY ADAM MCFADDEN AMCFADDEN@ TUKWILAREPORTER.COM Fall sports have finally come to a close for Foster. From the swimmers start- ing a program, to junior Yohana Salzano making the state meet, it was a great year. Football, soccer and vol- leyball teams played post - season games. Athletes in swim and cross country also made postseason meets. Read on for a sport -by - sport breakdown of how the 2011 fall season went for each team. Volleyball The Bulldogs finished the season with the Seamount's top overall 2A seed and ad- vanced to the district tour- nament. There Foster (9-8 overall, 9-5 Seamount) fell to Se- quim in the first round. In the second round, Olympic beat Foster 3-0 (25-17, 25- 9, 25-21) to end the Bull- dogs' season. Foster finished league play 7-2 after a 2-3 start. In the Bulldogs' regular sea- son finale, a 3-1 win against Renton, Sahara Hill had 16 kills and 16 digs. Lesieli Ta- pealava had 10 kills and 31 assists. Veronica Sun had four aces. Aba Monkah had 11 kills and Enuica Serafica had 12. Cross country Junior Yohana Salzano led the way for the Foster cross-country team this season. Salzano made it all the way to the 2A state meet Nov 5, where she placed ninth. Salzano ran a time of 18 minutes, 53 seconds, her SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY • Free Consultaton • 21 Years Experience • No Fee Until Claim Awarded Ruth I. Kimball, Attorney at Law 15 South Grady Way, Suite 535, Renton WA 98057 www.Kimball-Law.com (425) 271-4437 6, f Foster's Sahara Hill spikes it past Lindbergh's Tianna Banfro, left, and Danielle Danao during a fall match. Below, Marquis Jackson throws to Gabe Gutierrez for a touchdown during the Bulldogs homecoming game against Evergreen at Foster's Neudorf Memorial Field. CHARLES CORTES, Tukwila Reporter. best of the season. At the Westside Classic district meet Oct. 29, Sal- zano placed eighth. Michel Banos finished in 40th in the girls race. On the boys side, freshman Yohanes Beyene came in 70th, while junior Aven Zemo took 73rd. Salzano and Beyene also led the way at the sub -dis- trict meet Oct. 22. Salzano took fourth, while Beyene placed 33rd. Salzano earned first team all-Seamount honors for her strong sea- son. Football Foster finished the sea- son with a 52-45 win over Fife in a South Puget Sound League/Seamount cross- over playoff game Nov. 4. The Bulldogs (4-6 over- all, 2-4 Seamount) finish the season in fifth place in the Seamount. Against Fife, Foster trailed 7-6 after the first quarter, but exploded for 22 points in the second. Gabe Gutierrez threw two touchdowns, both to Anthony Manago (from 30 and 34 yards out), as well as scored on a one -yard rush. Devin Brown scored on a pair of five -yard runs. Ki- ernon Williams also scored (OK VISIT Uoult LOCAL Summu Spi Zola! 325 Tukwila Parkway ) Tukwila, WA 98188 2Oe-444-e17 10 TANS (MEDIUM-HIGH) $75 TANNING SUNLESS mIISs1G1 VITT! WAIT- HING two rushing touchdowns, from 65 and six yards out. Soccer The biggest challenge for first-year Foster girls soc- cer coach Nasir Tura was changing the team's atti- tude. "When we were playing a team like Kennedy or Ha- zen, before the girls even took the field they knew they were losing," Tura said. "We have this culture of losing. We've worked on changing it and we've grown, but we're not quite there yet:' [more SEASON page 11 ] UrreteatrGerrie�s fur GOT GOOD? SPi:Yctrua(Livcn y At Northern Lights Spiritual Center, we use Spiritual and Practical principles to create lives we love living. Come make a difference in your life by joining us at the Tukwila Community Center 12424 - 42nd So, Tukwila, WA 98168 Sunday at 10:15 Please visit our website for details: www.northernlightsspiritualcenter.com "There is a Power for good in the Universe...can you use it?" [ SEASON from page 10] Tura tried to get the team to build confidence and not go into the games already defeated. "The will to win, the de- sire to win is important;' he said. The Bulldogs finished fourth in the Seamount, second among 2A teams, at 5-7 overall (5-6 in league play). That earned the team a berth into the sub -district playoffs, where it ran into a tough Olympic team and lost 11-0 to end its season Nov 2. Tura, a 2006 Foster grad- uate, had to go out and talk to prospective players' par- ents before the season to try and get more girls on the field. "Some parents said girls can't play because of a cul- tural clash," he said. "They cannot be outside. So we had to work with them, talk to the parents, talk to teachers and find out a way to get them on the field. It was very challenging, but successful too." Once Tura had them on the field, his work wasn't done. Through gatherings and team bonding activi- ties he strove to get the girls to know each other beyond soccer. "Foster is a very diverse school, but we are not learning from one anoth- er;' he said. "We just go to the same school and that's it. They need to learn, get www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com » NOVEMBER 2011 > 1 1 Foster's Ciin Nuam, front, and Jenny Lian, compete in the 50 -yard freestyle Oct. 6 against Hazen, and Kennedy at the Hazen High School pool. It was the first season for the swim and dive team. CHARLES CORTES, Tukwila Reporter together and not just talk about soccer, but each oth- er's cultures." Foster did get better as the season went on. The team totaled two goals in four games before October. Once the calendar flipped, Foster scored 15 goals in six more regular season games. Sophomore forward Si- erra Parsons led the way on offense with eight goals and six assists. Senior midfielder Lizbeth Hernandez scored four goals and two assists. Junior Rigan Rai came up with three goals, while ju- nior Marily Hernandez and senior Bianca Benavides also added goals. The Bulldogs were also well represented on the Seamount all -league teams. Tura won the Seamount T5redk4&t with c5dntd Just $5 at the door Santa Claus is coming to Tukwila! Come have break- fast with family, friends, and SANTA! A pancake breakfast will be served as well as some jolly holiday entertainment from our local elementary schools. Children can sit on Santa's lap and have a professional photo taken.* Saturday, Dec 3 9-11:30 a.m. This event is a fundraiser for the Tukwila Sister Cities Committee Located at the Tukwila Community Center 12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila TI)011I1 • Coach of the Year award, while Lizbeth Hernandez made the all -league first team. Rai Parsons and Mar- ily Hernandez all made the second team. Swim and dive In the program's first season, Foster finished sev- enth at the Seamount swim and dive league meet. The Bulldogs scored 22 points, just 10 behind sixth-place Evergreen. Junior Makayla Ander- son finished 27th in the 50 -yard freestyle, while se- nior Jessica Watts was just behind in 29th. Sophomore Jacque Griffin took 53rd in the event. Anderson took 28th in the 100 free. Regan Timm finished in 40th in the event. Watts placed 11th in the 100 back. The Bulldogs 400 -free re- lay team of Timm, Griffin, Anderson and Watts placed fifth. ••••••••••••••••••••i JOlti Q11/111Q Make d di-F-fer�ence in the Ii -Fe 4 d kcal child 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. woo • TUKWI LA PARKS &. R ECRPi� 1 I, , If you or your business would like to share in the spirit of giving, please contact Shannon Fisher at 206-768-2822 or e-mail shannon.fisher@tukwilawa.gov. 12 NOVEMBER 2011 « www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com The magic of the best bread pudding BY TRACEY COMPTON TCOMPTON@ TUKWILAREPORTER.COM Before it's even visible, the scent of cinnamon and butter wafts through a King County Housing Authority conference room in Tukwila. Evok- ing the feeling of autumn and warm yummy good- ness, this is the aroma of Pat Porter's bread pud- ding. Porter, director of KCHAs AmeriCorps program, has graciously shared her family recipe, which she calls a Mid- west comfort food. Born in Iowa, but half - Irish and half -Italian, Porter said the Irish side of her goes for the bread pudding. "It's not for the faint of heart as far as calories are concerned," she said laughing. The bread pudding is decadent, yet buoyed by the addition of fruit, some dried, which doesn't make it seem quite as heavy. Porter makes the reci- pe because it makes her house smell good. She also makes it be- cause "my AmeriCorps members are always hun- gry, so bread pudding is one of the things I'll make for a team meeting or something" Porter has 14 Ameri- Corps members who go out and work in housing authority sites all over the county. In Tukwila, members are working in classrooms and after school programs through Communities In Schools, another community or- ganization. Porter has been work- ing with KCHA for 15 years on the AmeriCorps program. It is a program designed to allow people from all across the country to vol- unteer for community service work in exchange for a small monthly sti- pend and eligibility for an education award to pay off student loans or for col- lege tuition and expenses. 67z CLt oXG 4 „APfeie& /% Premier Dementia &Alzheimer's Community <o> The Weatherly Inn at Lake Meridian is a unique residence specially designed to help those with Alzheimer's Disease or similar dementias to live a dignified lifestyle within a supportive environment. The dssL t1we you need you want ili!iyou deserve WEATHERLY INN 15101 SE 272nd St • Kent, WA 98042 253-630-7496 Members serve for 10 1/2 months. KCHA is a partner of the Washington Service Corps, the umbrella or- ganization under which AmeriCorps serves in the state. Porter has members at food banks, as interpre- tive specialists, at schools, at an infant clothing recy- cling agency, at communi- ty centers and apartment complexes. She just received word that AmeriCorps will be continuing with the hous- ing authority for another three years and they will divide the program into childhood nutrition and environmental steward- ship. They will provide the link between those two programs mostly with community gardens, which Porter said they will involve kids. "The primary function of AmeriCorps is to en- hance programs;" Porter said. This has become even more crucial with the economy the way that it is, she said, with so many cut backs in services. "So AmeriCorps mem- bers are able to provide that little extra;" Porter said. "And I don't like the word `extra' because we're providing basic services King County Housing Authority Director Pat Porter's aromatic bread pudding is fect for the holiday season. TRACEY COMPTON, Tukwila Reporter that just simply would not be there:' In the time that she has been working with Ame- riCorps, Porter said that of the graduates of her program, more than 40 are teachers, nine doctors, one a federal prosecutor, 14 architects, four volun- teer coordinators, three that are currently in medi- cal school and the list goes on. per - Reach Tracey Compton at tco mpton@ tukwi lareporter. com or 425-255-3484 ext. 5052. To comment on this story go to www. tukwilareporter. com. theRECIPE Pat Porter's Bread Pudding This is a great way to use up leftover bread, rolls, etc., from Thanksgiving dinner. I use fat free half and half and one percent milk because it cuts some of the fat from the recipe but it's OK to use the regular if you prefer. The bread pudding takes close to an hour to bake and you can make it the night before and bake it in the morning; but because it has dairy in it, you should refrigerate it if you're not going to bake it right away. 8 cups of dried bread — sourdough, Italian or some kind of rustic bread works best (Never use plain white bread, it's too soft). 1-1/2 cups of fat-free half and half (12 ounces) 1 stick of butter (cut in half and melt one portion) 1 cup dried cranberries or raisins 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts Slice or tear bread into small pieces and place in a large bowl. Mix in cranberries, apricots and nuts. In a separate bowl, mix milk, eggs, egg whites, melted butter, sugar and cinnamon until well blend- ed and the mixture is slightly frothy. Add the milk and egg mixture to the bread and mix well...you may have to use your hands to make sure that it is well absorbed and the fruit and nuts are mixed in. Pour into a large buttered cooking pan, dot the top with pieces of the half stick of butter that was not melted and sprinkle some more raw sugar on top of the pudding. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes. If your pan is deep, it may take a bit longer; if it's shallow a bit less time will be necessary. A knife inserted in the middle should come out clean when it is done. The bread pudding will be very dense and can be served either warm or cold. It should feed between 8 and 12 people. www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com » NOVEMBER 2011 13 Safety tips to reduce the chances of home fires Now that fall is officially here it is time to start con- sidering the health and safety of your family when using furnaces or other types of indoor heating. The Kent Fire Depart- ment offers the following basic safety tips to help re- duce the chance of a fire in your home being caused by a furnace, fireplace, woodstove, baseboard heater, or other home heating device. • Have your furnace professionally inspected annually to ensure that it is working properly. De- bris, birds, or rodents can block furnace exhausts and ducting can become clogged over time. • Ensure that fireplaces and woodstoves are also inspected regularly. Flues/ chimneys can become clogged with creosote and need to be cleaned peri- odically. • Keep all combustibles at least 3 feet away from baseboard heaters, radi- ant heater, and any kind of free-standing wood or pellet stove. This in- cludes bedding materi- als, curtains, and cloth- ing that may have moved closer during the summer months. • Always have a screen or glass doors in front of your fireplace to reduce the chances of any stray sparks or logs from escap- ing. • Never use charcoal in a fireplace or wood stove. Charcoal emits high levels of carbon monoxide. Also, use dry, well -seasoned wood when burning. Wet or green wood will not burn easily and will pro- duce more smoke. • Never use flammable liquids to start a fire in your fireplace. • Always have work- ing smoke alarms in your home. Change the bat- teries and vacuum them annually. Smoke alarms have a life -expectancy of approximately 10 years. If yours are older than that, or you are not sure - re- place them. • Keep a fire extinguish- er handy. A 2A-10BC ex- tinguisher is perfect for a typical home. Read the in- structions on its use ahead of time. For information on in- door/outdoor burning as well as any burn bans which might be in ef- fect, contact Puget Sound Clean Air Agency: 1-800- 552-3565 or www.psclea- nair.org. Also, if any of your household appliances (in- cluding your hot water tank and clothes dryer) is fueled by natural gas or propane, consider install- ing a carbon monoxide alarm. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odor- less gas which is a by- product of burning. When it gets into the air in your home due to a malfunc- tioning appliance, it can cause headaches, nausea, dizziness, and in extreme cases, unconsciousness and death. New train station coming A new train station is coming to Tukwila. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced Nov 3 that he had awarded $7.9 million for the Washing- ton Department of Transportation to construct a new sta- tion in Tukwila, replacing the current, temporary wooden structure and creating enhanced intermodal and parking facilities, according to an U.S. Department of Trans- portation media release. The station, which serves Amtrak and Sounder, is at 7301 Longacres Way. LaHood has encouraged Congress to pass the transportation piece of the American Jobs Act, which would fund badly needed projects in Wash- ington State and around the country, putting thousands of Americans back to work. "Station improvements like these will help to strengthen the rail system and economy in the Northwest," LaHood said. "These projects will create good jobs, and continue to support the growth of passenger rail in the region" The improvements will provide enhanced access to the Amtrak Cascades and ST Sounder services with dedicated long-term parking, improved pedestrian and bus connec- tions and passenger amenities including platforms and shelters. No timeline was announced for construction of the project. Amtrak's Cascades Service, which operates be- tween Eugene, Ore. to Vancouver, British Co- lumbia, is one of the railroad's fastest growing routes. Thirty-two states across the U.S. and the Dis- trict of Columbia are currently laying the founda- tion for high-speed rail corridors to link Americans with faster and more energy-efficient travel options, ac- cording to the U.S. DOT. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and annual appropriations have provided $10.1 billion to put America on track towards providing new and ex- panded rail access to communities and improving the reliability, speed and frequency of existing service. [ DISPUTE from page 4] games and placing illegal slot ma- chines at Vietnamese restaurants in the Rainier Valley area of South Se- attle, according to court documents. Hoang Nguyen worked for Quy Nguyen for several years before Ho- ang Nguyen and a few other former associates of Quy Nguyen left to form a dissenting group. Hoang Nguyen was upset over a July 2006 shooting by Quy Nguyen's younger brother that injured another gang member. In retaliation for that shooting, Ho- ang Nguyen and others struck back at Quy Nguyen by targeting his mari- juana and gambling businesses in an effort to cause him economic harm, according to charging papers. Hoang Nguyen and others removed gam- bling machines at a Seattle cafe that generated up to $10,000 to $15,000 per month. Hoang Nguyen also located mari- juana grow houses operated by Quy Nguyen and then tipped off law en- forcement officials where to find the homes. In response, Quy Nguyen, Le and Thomas retaliated with acts of vio- lence, including the murder of Hoang Nguyen. Quy Nguyen and Le were arrested in March 2009. Thomas was arrested in October 2009. According to charging papers, Quy Nguyen and Le also had arranged for Thomas to attempt to kill Hoang Nguyen in December 2006 at a Se- attle nightclub, but the gun jammed when Thomas tried to pull the trigger and Thomas then fled the scene. Ho, ho, ho breakfast Santa is coming to the Tukwila Community Center Dec. 3 for a pancake breakfast. Elementary -aged students will entertain and for an additional fee, children can have their photo taken with Santa.The breakfast is 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. at the community center, 12424 42nd Ave. S., Tukwila. Cost is $5 at the door. Seating is limited. Winter break No surprise, kids go on winter break. And, no surprise, the Tukwila Community Center is once again offering Winter Break Camp, with games, crafts and all sorts of fun. There are three sets of dates for the camps in December, but the times are all the same, 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. For information contact the Tukwila Community Center, 206-768-2822. Information is also available in the city's fall recreation guide. City Council coffee chat A member of the Tukwila City Council is available 10 a.m.-noon Dec. 10 to talk about whatever is on your mind aboutTukwila.The chat is at Friendz Cafe, 12930 East Marginal Way S. Holiday closures The City ofTukwila offices will be closed Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving and Dec. 26, the day after Christmas to observe the holiday. Chamber celebration The Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce holiday celebration starts at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 9. For information call 206-575-1633 or visit swkcc.org. FOSTER-TUKW LA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 14401 56th Ave S Join us for THANKSGIVING COMMUNION Wednesday, Nov 23, 7:30 pm : L Fall Sunday Schedule: CE 9 am; Worship 10:30 am 206-243-4455 • www.ftpc.org SKY CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING 879 Rainier Ave N. A-100 (PS Business Park) Renton, WA 98057 Sunday Worship Service: 10:00am 9:OOam - Adult &Youth Empowerment studies 425-221-1504•smithlm55@aol.com Rev. Dr. Linda M. Smith, Pastor537748 516040 Cienot " A Y2 -r 0 Lq. If you are caring for a loved one, you deserve a break. Schedule time away for yourself, we will provide them with RESPITE CARE. Contact us for more information. 16625 First Ave. South Normandy Park, WA 98148 206-241-0821 info@artegan.com www.artegan.com NORMANDY PARK senior living 14 NOVEMBER 2011 « www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com 'Tis the season to give rOT WHERE to those in need in city oes BY DEAN A. RADFORD DRADFORD@TUKWILAREPORTER.COM Tukwila is rallying around those in need this holiday sea- son. Service clubs are collecting food for Tukwila Pantry, Tukwila Police is collecting food and toys at Westfield Southcenter and the City of Tukwila is spearheading Tukwila's Holiday Giving Pro- gram to gather toys and cloth- ing. Even with these efforts, the need is never fully met and it continues to grow, say those closest to the efforts. Tukwila Pantry would ben- efit from the food collections. It regularly serves about 2,500 households a month or about 8,400 people in Tukwila, Seatac, Burien and Boulevard Park. As director Joe Tice explained, the food bank supplements the nutritional needs of about a quarter of Tukwila's residents. "That's a phenomenal need," he said. The needs continue to grow as new residents, including many immigrants, move to Tukwila and nearby cities, at a time when government support is eroding. "They are at the highest level of need, with the lowest level of income;' he said. About 90 percent of the food distributed to families is donated, Tice said, with donated cash pay- ing for much of the rest. The food bank lost a $10,000 federal grant to buy food, which is a "pretty big hit for a community like ours," he said. Throughout the year, smaller food drives and donations help keep the shelves stocked, al- though right now there is a short- age of such staples as canned vegetables and canned soup. But such drives cannot sustain the food bank, Tice said. The need increases during the holiday season, Tice said. Tukwila's Holiday Giving Pro- gram will help ensure that fami- lies will have new toys and gifts to put under the Christmas tree. The recipients are recommended by the city's Human Services Department, Tukwila School District employees and the staff from the Community Schools Collaboration. Last year more than 200 children were helped and it's expected the need will be greater this year. "These are the most needy families in Tukwila," said Tracy Gallaway, the volunteer and events superintendent for the city. "They don't have a lot of places to turn." Besides toys, needed are blankets, gloves, mittens and warm hats in all sizes. Organizers also will buy gift cards with donated cash. Or donors can guy a gift card where teens like to shop, Gallaway said. During the distribution, parents can pick the gifts they want to give their children — and even get help with the wrapping. Here's where to drop off new unwrapped toys for Tukwila's Holiday Giving Program by Monday, Dec. 5. 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