Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-12 Tukwila ReporterSCHOOL CONNECTIONS: Tukwila School District update, pages 12 Lsee us online kwww.tukwilareporter.com 2 DECEMBER 2013 « www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com ...local cuisine HO A U • liday Dinners And this year, we're inviting you for holiday dinner too! NEW! Classic RoastedTurkery. Dinner New! Classic Nam Dinner tutacita BEST0F2O WINNER 13 TUKWILA •SEATAC. DES MOINES With Soup... 1 SEATAC 20402 International Blvd 206-592-5928 or Salad. TUKWILA 17250 Southcenter Parkway 206-575-0330 Yum. OPEN CHRISTMAS! IT'S PIZZA TIME! Home Run Deal Grand Slam Deal 2 MEDIUM 2 TOPPPING49 PIIZZAS 5 each No Limit Limited Time Offer. Minimum Purchase 2 Pizzas. 2 LARGE 2 TOP$PING99 PIIZZAS each No Limit. Limited Time Offer. Minimum Purchase 2 Pizzas. Lai.: e S r ecial X -Large Special 3 TOPPING PIZZA $999 0 Pink Coupon Required. "L Limited Time Offer. Delivery charge extra. 1 TOPPING PIZZA $999 Extra$1.50 Toppineach.gs Coupon Required. Limited Time Offer. Delivery charge extra. Family Meal Deal THE FEAST 1 Large Two Topping Pizza, Bread Stix, 2 Liter Pop $1399P TiME Limited Time Offer. 1 44" Two Topping Pizza, 2 Liter Pop, Cheese Stix 19 Coupon Required. Limited Time Offer. Delivery charge extra Toppings Sauces Sides Bacon Bacon Marinara Wings, Chicken Black Olives BBQ Hot or BBQ Onions Green Peppers Ranch Bread Sticks Pepperoni Cheddar Alfredo Cheese Sticks Mushrooms Cheese 2 -liter of Soda Beef Italian Sausage Salad Tomatoes Pineapple Order Online at Canadian Jalapenos www•pizzatime.com WE DELIVER! WE DELIVER! SEATACHOURS •11 am to 11 pm 20010 Pac Hwy S. Sunday thru Thursday Seatac, WA 98188 •11 am to Midnight PIZZA FridaySaturday (206) 824-4122 TIM Carry -out Cltoseses1pm 10 pm Daily. We gladly accept cash 8 charge cards. m- e .: tukwila Weather damage shuts school BY DEAN A. RADFORD DRADFORD@TUKWILAREPORTER.COM The frigid weather in early De- cember forced the closure for a day of Cascade View Elementary School while crews repaired the sprinkler system. The bitter cold also disrupted classes at Tukwila Elementary School, where a pipe and sprinkler heads broke, spewing water over school in- teriors. However, Tukwila Elementary was able to house third -graders from Cas- cade View in temporary classrooms. They were bused to and from the school. Gunman killed in robbery attempt An armed gunman who attempted to rob a store on Andover Park East Dec. 7 was shot and killed by Tukwila Police officers as he left the store, ac- cording to the Tukwila Police Depart- ment. Tukwila officers surrounded the Cash and Carry store in the 200 block of Andover Park East at about 7:30 p.m., after an employee inside the store called 911 to report a masked man armed with a pistol was attempt- ing to rob the store, according to Of- ficer Mike Murphy, a spokesman for the Tukwila Police Department. As the man came out, still armed with a gun, shots were fired and the man was hit, according to Murphy. No officers or bystanders were in- jured. Officers rendered first aid to the man until medics arrived; the man died at the scene. As of the Tukwila Reporter's print deadline, the man's name had yet to be released. Detectives from the Valley Inves- tigation Team, a multi -agency team that investigates officer -involved Decking governor's tree Students in Mariah Ordonez'art class at Showalter Elementary made nature -inspired clay ornaments in early November to decorate the holiday tree in the Governor's Mansion, at the request of Gov. Jay Inslee. While all the art students participated, 17 ornaments were selected to be sent to Olympia. Tukwila School District shootings, is investigating. The Tuk- wila officers were placed on admin- istrative leave until cleared to return to duty, which is standard procedure, according to Murphy. City, Segales open South 184th Street The new South 184th Street that replaces the steep South 178th ris- ing from Southcenter is getting great reviews, says Mayor Jim Haggerton, who officially opened the new road- way with a ribbon -cutting last month. South 184th Street, which connects to Southcenter Parkway just south of South 180th Street, opened to traffic in early November. The new roadway and the already - extended Southcenter Parkway are key transportation pieces of Segale Properties' plans for Tukwila South, a 10 million -square -foot development on roughly 500 acres that will bring thousands of jobs to the city. The city plans to build a new fire station at the former alignment of South 178th Street - once the hillside is removed. Mark Segale, son of company founder Mario Segale, joined officials in officially opening the new roadway. With the steep roadway gone, the plans calls for removal of the hillside that will create more space for devel- opment on the west side of Southcen- ter Parkway - and create an unob- structed view, he said. Tukwila South will develop over time, with campus -style research and office space, along with such uses as retail, residential and hotel space. It won't have any warehouses. Rotary club honors students of month Ardo Hersi and Edgar Lopez are the Tukwila Southcenter Rotary's Stu- dents of the Month for November. Students are recognized for aca- demic achievement, community involvement or service, outstanding character and strong work ethic and are on track for graduation. HOLIDAY SIKATINCz at Sno-King Ice Arenas December igth thru Jaiutary int RENTON Castle Ice Arena 425-254-8750 www.Castlelce.com KIRKLAND 1 Kingsgate Arena 425-821-7133 www.KingsgateArena.com am to Skate 7 week Series starts in January it at both arenas r v tot - through </"adult classes tOP- for more \:fir information go to: a www.snokinsicearenas.com tukwila's Nelson girls and Bigelow boys ice skate on Codiga Pond. Tukwila Historical Society Practical gifts for pioneers BY LOUISE JONES -BROWN TUKWILA HISTORICAL SOCIETY Christmas in the late 1800s and early 1900s was a simple celebration including traditional activities such as bak- ing and cooking as well as visiting in each other's homes. The first Duwamish River pioneer Christmas celebration in 1851 was celebrated by settlers Henry Van Asselt and Samuel Maple, who joined their new neighbors at Alki, with the men providing wild game so everyone could en- joy a feast. Most local residents set up a Christmas tree between Dec. 20 and 24. If you were fortunate enough to have a covered front porch, the tree was put outside since candles were used to light the tree. Electric tree lights first used in 1895 were not readily available until the mid -1900s. A bucket of water and rags were kept nearby just in case the tree caught fire. Gifts were handmade or inexpensive and simple items with emphasis on practical. Most family gifts such as toys were given as a group gift to be shared, such as sleds and ice skates. The winter is unpredictable in the Duwamish Valley; but in the late 1800s and early 1900s, the weather was very cold and snowy, as demonstrated in the photo shared by Mabel Nelson. The 1915 -circa photo is the Nelson girls and Big- elow boys ice skating on Codiga Pond. Bonfires burned for light and warming during night skating. Local resident Roy Henderson would set up a hot-dog stand for the skat- ers. A Happy Holidays to all of you from the Tukwila His- torical Society. Tukwila's Story is written by Louise Jones -Brown, acting director of the Tukwila Heritage and Cultural Center. www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com » DECEMBER 2013 3 Single -gender swims continue BY DEAN A. RADFORD DRADFORD@TUKWILAREPORTER.COM The single -gender swim times at the Tukwila Pool continue, following an emotional Metropolitan Park Dis- trict board meeting in November in their support and dismissal of a hu- man -rights complaint against them. The state's Human Rights Commis- sion has determined that the single - gender swim times at the Tukwila Pool are not discriminatory. "The legal issues involved are rath- er complex;' said Brian Snure, gen- eral legal counsel to the Tukwila Pool Metropolitan Park District. But, he said the district concluded the single -gender swims at the Tuk- wila Pool "survive scrutiny under the legal restrictions imposed by the Washington State Law Against Dis- crimination and Article XXXI of the Washington State Constitution, which is Washington's equal -rights amendment;' he said. The commission issued its decision on Nov 21 after investigating a com- plaint submitted by Tukwila resident Christine Neuffer on Nov 7. The complaint helped spark an outpouring of support for male- and female -only swim times Sundays that culminated with lengthy testimony at a recent Metropolitan Park District board meeting. The board is com- prised of City Council members. The state commission issued a No Reasonable Cause finding, which means there was insufficient evidence to show that discrimination occurred, according to Laura Lindstrand, a commission policy analyst. Neuffer wrote that in her complaint that she and her son went to the pool on Sunday, Oct. 27, at about 6 p.m. Her son was allowed to swim, she wrote, but she wasn't allowed in the building at all because of the policy. "I was not allowed to be inside the building because I am female;' she wrote in her complaint. The Tukwila Pool next to Foster High School began offering single - gender swimming programing in June after requests were received from dif- ferent community members to offer such a program, said Kimberly Matej, a City of Tukwila spokeswoman. The Tukwila Pool offers the swims on each Sunday for males, 5:30 p.m. -7 p.m., and females 3:30 p.m. -5 p.m. "The intent of the single -gender swim program is to provide an op- portunity for all members of the com- munity to be able to enjoy swimming as a healthy living option and to enjoy the benefits of learning to swim;" said Matej. TUKWILA • SEATAC • DES MOINES s WARDS THANK ran. ' ®. ui a _03 Tukwila, WA 98188 206-575-1130 * fax: 206-575-1133 www.doctorbuda.com EVERYTHINNC. , YOUR CHILD'S • • YOANDNT . COORT ENIMFOYME * 6 month preventative exams * Free Orthodontic exams * Brushing for toddlers * Teething tips *White Fillings * Sports Guards * Space Maintainers *Thumb Guards * Anxiety Medication * General Anaesthesia available ur office is fun and kid friendly. We have great games and giveaways during the year. Your child gets a prize and sticker at every visit. Dr. Buda is currently accepting many different insurance plans. Over the last four years we have become a preferred provider for 7 major insurance companies including: *Aetna •Assurant *Cigna *Delta •DSHS •GreatWest •Guardian •Humana •Metlife •Premera •Regence •WDS •United Concordia index tukwila deckthehalls Showalter Middle School art students designed and made natural ornaments for Gov. Jay Inslee's Christmas tree at the Governor's Mansion 3 goswim The single -gender swims at the Tukwila Pool don't violate any laws, continue with strong support from the community 4 themayor Collaboration with the city's neighbors and among its residents is a key reason why the Tukwila community is moving forward with success 8 coverstory Global to Local Initiative is helping Tukwila's diverse communities cook nutritious meals and keep fit with exercise 10 Fosterhoops The Foster High School boys and girls basketball teams are ready to play an aggressive form of defense and put points on the scoreboard reporter SOUND PUBLISHING INC. >19426 68th Avenue South > Kent, WA 98032 ,253.872.6600 > www.tukwilareporter.com 4 DECEMBER 2013 « www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com rD 0 • • write staff regional publisher polly shepherd publisher ellen morrison publisher@tukwi lareporter.com editor dean radford editor@tukwi lareporter.com 425.255.3484, ext. 5150 circulation james kostoroski 253.872.6610 The Tukwila Reporter encourages reader participation in your community newspaper. Share your thoughts in a letter to the editor (200 words or less) including your full name, address and phone number. HERE'S HOW To submit a letter to the editor, E-MAIL: editor@ tukwilareporter.com FAX: 253.437.6016 MAIL: 19426 68th Ave. S., Ste. A, Kent, WA 98032 STORY IDEAS: dradford@ tukwilareporter.com ONLINE CALENDAR: tukwilareporter.com tukwilacommentary Where reality hits the road at Foster There's nothing more telling than reality and nothing more real than high school students. After they warmed to the challenge - and with some encouragement from City Council member Joe Duffie - about 40 articulate Foster High students spoke their minds, about life near a troubled highway, run-ins with police officers and their place in the Tukwila community. For two hours they spoke to and with members of the Tukwila City Council and the Tukwila School Board at a Socratic Seminar organized and led by school Superintendent Nancy Coogan. The dialogue was sometimes intense, always revealing, and at times heart -breaking. And I couldn't get my head around this: Last spring some members of the football team were in handcuffs and on the ground for painting the Foster rock, a time- honored tradition! The idea behind a Socratic Seminar is to put all the cards on the table, ask questions that lead to understand- ing and finally come up with positive solutions. Because this is a column, I am taking some liberties in how I tell the story of what we heard during those two hours in Andrea Gamboa's social -stud- ies classroom. From here on, a Foster "every -student" will weave together the stories of [ more EDITOR'S NOTE page 5 ] letter to the editor City discriminating at Tukwila Pool The City of Tukwila crossed over a line it should not have when it converted a program for a group that was renting the pool, exclud- ing men due to a combination of cultural and religious restrictions, from a private program to a public one. Instead of the renters enforcing segregation against non -renters, the government enforces and legitimiz- es their practices, imposing them on others! Government employees look at a customer, determine their gender, and exclude the wrong gen- der from entry to the building. The excluded gender is not only denied access to the pool, but also to the bleachers, lobby and bathroom. Fe- male customers have greater mod- esty standards imposed on them than men. Due to this program, our son has now experienced the effects of seg- regation twice! In one episode, he was denied access due to his gen- der. In the second, he witnessed discrimination against his mother. Our son has a disability where he needs a caregiver to be in ear/eye shot to ensure his safety. Single par- ents and caregivers of the disabled do not need more barriers. When residents are denied ac- cess to government services on the basis of gender, it denies us access to hold our government account- able. It is absurd to think separate times for each gender is an accept- able solution. If this is acceptable, then the government can now set up separate times for other services. Shall women have access to the per- mitting office between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. and men from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.? How will we know if one gender is being provided separate unequal services compared to the other? Who is left out in the cold? We urge the City and the Metro- politan Park District Commission- ers to stop using taxpayer money to implement and legitimize gender segregation. Christine and Robert Neuffer Tukwila Help neighbors throughout year Happy holidays, Tukwila community! No matter what your faith or background, this is the season for family, friends, and thanks. My own family had significant tradi- tions growing up, and more than anything — looming bigger in memory than even the giant Macy's Day Parade balloons — I re- member an overwhelming sense of love and comfort. That's what I want for every one of our children in the Tukwila School District, and I am once again humbled to be part of a com- munity that wants the same, that reaches out with abundance to support those in need. Through the many giving programs and ser- vice organizations here, hundreds and hundreds of homeless and impoverished children have received gifts, food, warm clothing, shelter, and much more. Thank you. Giving is a noble endeavor. What makes me even prouder is the spirit and mindfulness in which our community gives. From speaking with many of our fami- lies, I realize that charity, even in its best and well -intended forms, is never free of humiliation for the recipients; it is difficult for them to have to ask for and receive help. These families need dignity just as much as food or gifts. So when I see giving programs that are designed to be as painless as possible for the recipients and people donating without the need for recognition, I know this is what giving is all about. It's simply providing for the need without showcasing the charity. We are in service to others. We are approaching our work in schools with the same filter. Fun- damentally, the Tukwila School District's mission is to educate chil- dren, but there are often social and emotional needs that get in the way. How do we give every child an equal footing while preserving their dignity? Here are few examples: We are looking for better ways to provide food to all children. We are exploring options to provide meals during breaks and after school, and we are piloting a Breakfast in the Classroom program that removes the stigma associated with showing up early to school to eat (would you be willing to single yourself out as impoverished at your workplace?). I am also thrilled to partner with Providence Health & Services to start a mentoring program that will bring consistent, positive, caring, career -oriented role models to Foster High every week. Ultimately, I am blessed to work in a district where I can make decisions based on what is best for all children, surrounded by com- munity members and colleagues who want and do the same. Thank you for being dedicated to this mission. Every child wants laughter, compassion, and love, and I believe that we as a school district are on the forefront of modeling what it looks like to create a commu- nity that works for everyone ... not just some. We are striving to create a society that's free of charity, free of second-class citizenship. So let's continue to support our neighbors this season and throughout the year. More importantly, let's remember they are just that — our neighbors, human beings who want your friendship and respect as much as any handout. From my family to yours, happy holidays! In service, Dr. Nancy Coogan Tukwila School District Superintendent Nancy Coogan can be reached via email at coogann@tukwila.wednet.edu. Mayor 1 Collaboration fuels community Collaboration is a word used a lot these days in the halls of government. Competition for resources and shrinking funding means government leaders can no longer "go it on their own" or work in a vacuum. Working together has become critical to our success. Cooperation among cities and agen- cies is critical for responding to emer- gencies, solving crimes and coordinating logistics for large events, such as the re- cent motel raid along Tukwila Interna- tional Boulevard, when more than 400 law enforcement staff from a multitude of agencies and municipalities worked together to reduce crime along Tukwila International Boulevard. [ more MAYOR page 9] Disheartening, yes, www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com » DECEMBER 2013 5 tukwila * * * reporter but a way forward EST TB* POT UKWILA •SEATAC0F • DES MOINES AWS ARDS IG [ EDITORS NOTE from page 4] his classmates and the wise counsel they offered. The Pac is Tukwila International Boulevard. I was helping my mom the other night close up the store on the Pac. Like I always do, I took out the garbage. I learned the highway was dangerous. A man approached me, asking for drugs. I haven't told my mom about that, but I am more aware now when I am walking out there. That's not the first time I've been scared. I've seen guys with guns in their pockets. I've seen drug deals. I had to ask for help when I was walking by the strip club. It's an easy way to earn money, but it's not right. I've got friends who aren't allowed to walk on the Pac. Their parents say it's too dangerous. We'd all live better lives if we could just make a change in the community. Why does our environment attract these kinds of people? I worry we'll get pulled into that lifestyle. We don't want our intelligence to go to waste. I wonder why the police aren't going after the drug dealers and prostitutes, rather than me or my friends. They're profil- ing us, just because we wear a hoodie or our skin is dark. My sister was walking down the street. She was stopped by an officer. She was thrown to the ground and taken to the police department for resisting arrest. That's happened to a lot of us. Some of my friends tell me the cops are just doing their jobs, that we criticize them for doing their jobs. I've given this a lot of thought and I have some ideas about what we can do. I wouldn't have to be scared or have nothing to do if we had a community center or boys or girls club nearby to hang out at. Someplace safe and off the streets. I can't walk to the community center now because it's too far away and I don't have a car. I want police officers to get to know me, to learn how to talk to me, to know the difference between the good and the bad. Maybe hire more diverse officers. We have no one to go to, no one to talk to. Give us some- thing to do, help us connect to people in Tukwila. Yes, honesty is sometimes disheartening, but there is a blueprint not so hidden in their words to move forward. The students were asked to talk openly about Tukwila In- ternational Boulevard and race relations and that's what they did. Duffie assured them Tukwila International Boulevard and public safety is the city's top priority The right people were at the seminar to make a differ- ence, not just the city leaders, but the students themselves. That's buy -in. More importantly, the conversation will continue about such ideas as a youth advisory council, an ombudsman and a question box where students can make their concerns known. And Coogan continues to press ahead on a draft of a strategic plan to help guide the district, which she will present to the community early next year. Dean A. Radford can be reached at 425-255-3484, ext. 5150. School official takes Redmond HR job Mellody Matthes, the Tukwila School District's assistant superintendent of teaching and learning, has been hired as the City of Redmond's new human resources director. Matthes was also a candidate for the superintendent's job in the Tukwila district, where she served as the interim superintendent after Ethelda Burke resigned. Her hiring was announced by Redmond Mayor John Marchione. She'll start her new job in Redmond on Jan. 2. WICKERT LAW OFFICE Thank you for voting my firm for Best Attorney in Tukwila! MAUREEN A. WICKERT Attorney at Law Elder Law • Estate Planning • Probate Medicaid Planning for Long Term Care Straightforward Discussions for Informed Decisions Complimentary Initial Consultation 206.931.6307 • wickertlaw@comcast.net www.wickertlawoffice.com 14900 Interurban Ave. S., Suite 271, PMB 66 • Tukwila, WA 98168 111111 NAELA Lukwila (WINNER BEST0F2O13 reporter TUKWILA • SEATAC • DES MOINES .AW/NDS. Nwa,M KHmv of A. 4w Ana mks, PIN u1 I l nn WAELA 944986 Shift into savings. Brenda K Kulju, Agent 525 Strander Blvd Tukwila, WA 98188 Bus: 206-575-1300 brenda@brendakulju.net www.brendakulju.net Se habla espaool tukwila WINNER BESToFZO13 NKWIIA • SEATAC • DES MOINES sAWARDS, THANKYOU FOR VOTING ME #1 INTUKWILA! StateFarm 'Discounts vary by state. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company Bloomington, IL 946074 • • EVERYTHING • . IS GEAREDTOWARD TOUR CHIIDS.• G COMFORT AND. ENIOYMEI.17 • Tukwila, WA 98188 206-575-1130 *fax:206-575-1133 WWW.doctorbuda.com • TAANK ybu • • FOR VOTING • SOUTHCENTER V • • KID'S DENTISTRY. • DR. L• • . REST DENTAL. p NS OFFICE ° tukwila WINNER BESToF2013 Serving our Seniors in Tukwila, Burien & Des Moines! • Home health & hospice care • 24/7 skilled caregivers with awake night shift • Extensive activities program tailored to residents needs VOTED BEST SENIOR LIVING FACILITY tukMla WINNER BESTO o2O13 e Call us today & schedule a tour! .., 4.4 206-992-1271 "f's` 13534 Macadam Rd, Tukwila 98168 Basil's Kitchen Christmas Menu 12pm — 8pm Thursday November 28th 2013 We invite you to Christmas Dining with Basil's Kitchen! Our three -course menu features holiday favorites from Slow Roasted Prime Rib to Braised Pork and Grilled Salmon. Start with Crab Bisque or a Roasted Beet Salad and choose one of seven mouthwatering entrees. A Christmas Dinner would not be complete without a dessert buffet! Choose from an assortment of holiday cakes, pies and cookies or finish up with chocolate fondue. $28-$38 adults, $13.95 children (5-12yr) Call 425-227-9406 or visit us at www basilskitchenseattle.com for reservations and full menu details $10 OFF FOOD PURCHASE Please present this voucher to your server. Cannot be used is conjunction with any other discount or promotion. Valid one coupon per table. Expires 12/31/13 To spotlight your business in the Best of Tukwila call 425.255.3484 or 253.872.6600 6 DECEMBER 2013 « www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com City of Tukwila • 6200 Southcenter Boulevard • Tukwila, WA 98188 • 206-433-1800 • Online: TukwilaWA.gov MAYOR: Jim Haggerton COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Kathy Hougardy www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com » DECEMBER 2013 7 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Joe Duffle • Dennis Robertson • Allan Ekberg Verna Seal • De'Sean Quinn • Kate Kruller TUKWILA CITY PAGES Cold weather creates increased use of fires for heating. Tukwila's Fire Department reminds you to stay aware of whether a burn ban is in effect. The city of opportunity e49/144444404 Vuhwila j2vticc ,i.epartnient Vips Stop thieves from casing your nG TF� TC]�]S Most of us enjoy the fun of post -Christmas shopping when the prices are right. Unfortunately, thieves also find this to be a great time to "shop," but for them that means in your house. Here's a couple of things to think about as you unwrap and assemble your gifts: Can that big -screen TV be easily seen by someone walking or driving by your house? If so, think about ways to make it harder for a potential thief to easily spot a desirable target, such as keeping curtains or blinds partly closed or changing the location of the TV or gaming system. Do you put those large new -item boxes out at the curb for recycling, or overfill the garbage can with styrofoam packaging? This shows the bad guys exactly what they can expect as a "reward" for breaking into your house. Consider either: - recycling only the number of boxes that fit in your bin each week until they are gone, doing the same with bulky packaging, or taking them to Ikea, who takes cardboard and all that styrofoam packaging for free and recycles it. Tins Keep your gas tank at half full or more, in case you get stuck in traffic caused by "snowflake panic". If you need to warm up the car in the driveway, be in your car to prevent theft. It is pretty embarrassing to admit to an officer taking a theft report that the thief has keys because you left the car running! When you need to scrape ice off your windshield, also pay attention to your headlights and taillights, to prevent them from being dimmed by frost affecting precious visibility. If there are freezing temperatures and/or ice on your car windows, anything on the roadway that looks wet is probably ice. Even if everything else is clear, bridges and on/off ramps are often icy. Consider filling the windshield washer reservoir with de-icing cleaner. Slow down! Tukwila GreenWorks recipients The King County Housing Authority, located at 600 Andover Park West, has been selected as a Tukwila GreenWorks member for 2013. Tukwila GreenWorks is the City of Tukwila's recycling rec- ognition program for businesses. The program identifies a select group of Tukwila businesses who practice excellent recycling, waste reduction and resource conservation techniques. 2013 is the second year that KCHA has been a GreenWorks member. You can find more business recycling information at TukwilaWA.gov/recycling/BusAssistRecog.html Winterizing water pipes Follow these tips to prevent water damage during our cold weather: Turn off outside faucets and disconnect the hoses from them. Protect vulnerable water pipes with insulation or a faucet cover. If you have exposed plumbing in an attached garage, keep its doors shut. Leave open cabinet doors which have exposed pipes (such as under sinks). This allows house- hold air to keep plumbing warm. if your home will be vacant for several days, keep the thermo- stat set above 55 degrees. If vacant for several months, properly winterize your home. For properties within the City of Tukwila's water jurisdiction, a bro- ken water pipe may qualify for a credit on the water bill. However, it qualifies only on pipe break- age between the meter and the house, and is subject to other lim- itations. You'll find the City's Leak Adjustment Policy on the City's website at www.TukwilaWA.gov; select "Utility Information" under the gold "Residents" tab. Angela Wallis and Jenna Higgins of King County Housing Authority receive the Tukwila GreenWorks certificate. Volunteers take on environmental restoration This past summer and fall, dedicated individual and corporate volunteers worked at several Tukwila sites to restore degraded habitats and improve them for people, fish and wildlife. Among these volunteer efforts are: • Tukwila Target employees worked to clean up Tukwila Pond Park and restore small wetlands in the park. • Puget Sound Stewards (sponsored by Earth Corps) continued their work to maintain the restored shoreline plantings at Codiga Park. • Many volunteers worked at the Duwamish River shoreline at regular monthly work parties and special events led by the Restore the Du- wamish Shoreline Challenge partners (BECU, Forterra, City of Tukwila and other businesses). In addition to individuals, groups pitching in to help included Starbucks, Microsoft, CBRE, Pepsico, Up With People, Seattle Central Community College, and the US Air Force. • The Homeschool Stewardship Squad of children and parents helped remove invasive plants at the Restore the Duwamish Shoreline Chal- lenge site. • New Puget Sound Stewards were trained for the Restore the Du- wamish Shoreline Challenge and started work during the summer. Learn more about: Restore the Duwamish Shoreline Challenge, visit www.RestoreTheDuwamish.org Puget Sound Stewards Program, visit www.EarthCorps.org/PugetSoundSteward.php If your business (or you as an individual) would like to help out on any of these ongoing projects, please contact Volunteer Superintendent Tracy Gallaway by calling 206-767-2305, or email Volunteer@Tu kwi l aWA.gov. Starbucks volunteer clean-up crew Holiday miracles made possible The compassion and support coming from the Tukwila community to make the 2013 Holiday Giving Program a success is amazing. Each year, Tukwila's Parks and Recreation Department, along with the Tuk- wila School District and the Tukwila Children's Foundation, coordi- nate the Spirit of Giving program to provide local children and fami- lies with gifts, food, and a lot of hope going into the holiday season. We thank the businesses, community organizations and local citizens for their generosity in helping make this program possible. Because of their contributions, we were able to help 300 local children have a wonderful holiday. Our special thanks go out to those identified here, and the countless volunteers, citizens and anonymous donors! Barnes and Noble • California Pizza Kitchen City of Tukwila Employees • Dialysis Consulting Group Fatigue Technology • Insurance Professionals of South King County Macy's Operation and Logistics Department Member Access Pacific, LLC • The Rayner Family Riverton Park Methodist Church • Safeguard/Advent Southgate Garden Club • Strong -Bridge Tukwila Children's Foundation • Tukwila Firefighters Local 2088 Tukwila Library Advisory Board • Tukwila Parks Commission Tukwila Police Department • Tukwila School District Employees Westfield Southcenter • Zee Medical Tukwila city offices will be closed Wednesday, December 25 and Wednesday, January 1 Citizens helping government The City of Tukwila is assisted in its op- erations in several areas by our citizen Boards and Commissions. Residents of the City serve an important function by volunteering their time and expertise as members. Citizens interested in serving on a Board or Commission can com- plete an application and submit it to City Hall. Applications are reviewed and appointments are made by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. There are currently vacant positions on the following Boards and Commissions: • Arts Commission • Civil Service Commission • Community Police Advisory Board • Equity and Diversity Commission • Parks Commission Information about the City's Boards and Commissions along with the Boards and Commissions application form can be found on the City's website at www.TukwilaWA.gov/Mayor/Boards.html. The future of City's parks and more — we're making a plan! The City of Tukwila is updating its Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan. This plan will be the culmination of inventory and needs analyses, along with public input, that will help guide the Parks and Recreation system in Tukwila for the next 6-10 years. If you are interested in knowing about the projected needs, goals and policies, funding and imple- mentation strategies, and other elements of this plan, the draft document is currently available for review on the City's website: TukwilaWA.gov/recreation/PROpenSpacePlan.html The City is accepting public comment through January 13, 2014. For more information or to provide comments, please email Dave Johnson, Recreation Superintendent, at Dave.Johnson@Tukwila- WA.gov, or call 206-768-2822. open _, a f.`I .,in II!Lt�IIA 4d� Need a perfect gift for your favorite swimmer? 4111h0,,, TUKWILA 1lrtrupulilsrt ['ark iasirwt POOL We're All 1n+ 4414 South 144th Street 206-267-2350 www.TukwilaPool.org $50 OFF any 12 -month Tukwila Pool membership pass purchased between 12/15/13 and 01/15/14 Looking back at a year of moving forward 2013 has been a busy and productive year for the Tukwila City Council, and we take pride in our accomplishments. Following extensive outreach to different community groups and staff, the City of Tukwila created its first Strategic Plan which was adopted in December of 2012. The Council and City Administration were committed to the fact that, once adopted, this Plan would not just sit on the shelf. In March of this year, the Council had its first ever joint meeting with Executive Staff to develop an Implementation Plan that would establish priority areas for 2013 and beyond. Concern for safety in our neighborhoods, along Tukwila International Boulevard in particu- lar, was a common theme raised by almost all of the stakeholder groups and thus became our highest priority. The successful crime reduction measures along Tukwila International Boulevard - re-establishment of the Neighborhood Resource Center, more Police officers on bicycles and in vehicles, increased efforts in trash removal, and the multi -jurisdictional enforcement raid in hotels along this corridor - have already made a significant difference. During the spring, the Council engaged in a hiring process for a Council Analyst to replace Kimberly Matej, who moved into a new position in the Mayor's Office. In May, Laurel Hum- phrey joined our staff, bringing her expertise from working with the Seattle City Council. Besides handling the day-to-day responsibilities of her job, Laurel has been busy assisting us with drafting, revising and updating the Council's operating procedures and guidelines. The process of revising Council policies and adding some new ones will continue in 2014 until completed, with future updates to be addressed as needed. At the beginning of this year, we began identifying goals and work plans for our four Coun- cil sub -committees: Community Affairs & Parks, Finance & Safety, Transportation, and Utilities. This has been a great way to assist the Council in the proactive shaping of policy. For example, the Finance and Safety Committee worked diligently to create consistency in For information about indoor & outdoor burning regulations, burn bans and more, please visit www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/air/airhome.html Free Auto Leaks Workshops Does your car drip automotive fluid? Ever won- dered if a 'spot' on the ground came from your car? Want to learn how to properly maintain your car? Come to a FREE Auto Leaks Workshop given by professional instructors. Sponsored by the Department of Ecology and Seattle Public Utilities, the workshops (valued at $125) are open to everyone. At the Auto Leaks Workshop, you'll get a free professional inspection from a certified automotive instructor, learn how to identify and prevent leaks, learn preventive maintenance for your vehicle, and leave the class with a FREE Vehicle Maintenance Check Kit and the confidence to talk to your mechanic. Taking care of your vehicle helps keep the Green River, Duwamish River and Puget Sound pollution -free. These free 4 -hour Saturday workshops consist of one hour in a class- room session and the remaining time in the shop. Workshop locations closest to Tukwila are Renton Technical College (3000 NE 4th Street) and South Seattle Community College (6000 -16th Ave SW). Space is limited to only 15 participants per session, so register now. For schedule of dates, times and locations, go to www.ecy.WA.gov/washington_waters/fixcarleaks.html These workshops are supported by Tukwila's Surface Water Management Program. If you have any questions, please contact NPDES Coordinator Greg Villanueva at 206-431-2442 or email SWMP@TukwilaWA.gov. Don't Drip & Drive Fix That Leak! by Kathy Hougardy, 2013 Council President our financial policies, and worked with the Finance Department to enhance the clarity of our budget documents. During 2013, the Council and the Mayor's Office renewed their efforts to collaborate with the Tukwila School District on shared issues. An item addressed at a joint School Board/ City Council meeting was the desire to increase student involvement in our city govern- ment processes. As a result, we are creating more opportunities for Tukwila youth to participate on the City's advisory boards and commissions. School superintendent Nancy Coogan, along with the Foster High School Civics class, hosted a Socratic Seminar in November. Elected officials were invited to come to the classroom and listen to students voicing their experiences and opinions on the topics that were of importance to them. It was an enlightening and informative session, and we look forward to the process continuing. Another shared concern was traffic around school properties, especially at the start and end of each school day. City staff is now working with the school district administration to address these issues. In addition to working with the schools, City administration is partnering with Global to Local to utilize various community representatives. These liaisons will facilitate broader and more effective outreach within the richly diverse communities of our city. Using these resources, the Council seeks to increase our involvement in these communities in 2014. These are just some of the highlights of the past year. As I finish up my tenure as the 2013 Tukwila City Council president, I am thankful to have had the opportunity to serve in that capacity. These are exciting times for Tukwila. We live in an area that is changing rapidly and that has great potential. I am proud to be part of a Council who is committed to the City's Vision Statement: Tukwila - the City of Opportunity, the Community of Choice. — eadig �attyo,4 Meeting agendas, City programs, recreation activities, publications and more... get the most current information at TukwilaWA.gov! 8 DECEMBER 2013 « www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com cover P'Lae Say mixes together the ingredients of Burmese raw cabbage salad at her home in Tukwila. Dean A. Radford/Tukwila Reporter Healthy spoken here Global to Local Initiative helping Tukwila's diverse communities cook nutritious meals, keep fit BY DEAN A. RADFORD DRADFORD@TUKWILAREPORTER.COM Monica Davalos of Tukwila wanted to make a change in what her family ate to help them stay healthy and fit. She found that help, along with many other Latino families living in Tukwila and SeaTac, at Global to Local Initiative healthy -cooking classes offered in native lan- guages. Besides the cooking classes in Spanish, Global to Local is offering classes for the Burmese, Somali, Eritrean and Arab -speaking communities, and a class in English for those managing diabetes. Global to Local Initiative is a private and public part- nership that brings basic health services and economic opportunities to underserved communities in SeaTac and Tukwila. Part of program is the distribution this week and in early January of holiday food bags filled with the ingre- dients — and the recipes — to make a healthy meal to the initiative's different community groups. Davalos has a head start. She's participated with Global to Local programming for more than a year. She's a liai- son to the Latino community. She was drawn to the cooking classes to change her family's eating habits. "My motivation is to do a change. A change in my life, in my family, too, because our culture, sometimes it's dif- ferent," she said. For example, she said, the Latino com- munity will use more oils and eat fewer vegetables and fruit. That change started in the kitchen. She's using sea salt, rather than table salt. She's found a new oil to use in her cooking. She and her family are drinking more water and there are no sugar drinks. And she's exercising. She's lost 12 pounds. The four children in her home are changing what they eat and her young son and daughter have embraced the exercise routine, often suggesting they do some exercise or go for a walk instead of watch TV or go to a movie. She's learning how to make side dishes, using vegeta- bles and fruits, in a variety of ways. "They say, 'Oh, I like that;' she says of her children and grandchildren. "We know how to make a salad, a really good salad. We know how to do healthy rice. I think this is great," she said. Samantha Kunze Garcia, the Global to Local commu- nity health promoter for the Latino community, has seen [ more HEALTHY page 9 recipes BURMESE Burmese Rice Soup Ingredients: • 1/4 Ib. boneless, skinless chicken breast • 2 cups of water • 1 cup cooked rice • 3 cloves garlic, minced • 1 tbsp. olive oil • 1 tbsp. low sodium soy sauce • 1 tbsp. salt • 1/4 cups chopped fresh cilantro for garnish • 1 cups cook rice Directions: 1. Place chicken breast in a large pot, cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 45 minutes. 2. Once the chicken is cooked, remove from the pot and shred. Add both the chicken and ginger root back to the pot along with 3 cloves of minced garlic. 3. Add rice into the pot. 4. Add oil, soy sauce, and salt. Cook for 10 minutes on medium. 5. Lastly, add the fresh cilantro and cook for 5 minutes longer. Burmese Raw Cabbage Salad Ingredients: • 1 cup cabbage, finely cut • N cup tomato, sliced • �/4 cup cucumber, finely cut • �/4 cup onion, sliced •'/4 cup cilantro, finely cut • 1 tbsp. olive oil • 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce • 1 tbsp lime (optional) • 1 tbs Sriracha hot sauce (optional) Directions: 1. Mix cabbage, tomato, cilantro, onion, and cucumber in a salad bowl. 2. Add oil and soy sauce over the mixer and mix well. 3. Squeeze lime and put Sriracha hot sauce if desired. LATINO Tilapia Tacos Ingredients: • 1 tilapia fillet • 1/4tbs olive oil • 1/4 teaspoon, sea salt and black pepper • 2 white corn tortillas (mission) • 1/2 cup of each kind cabbage (green and purple) • 1/2 cup, thin sliced carrots • 1/4 cup, fresh cilantro, chopped • 1/2 lime Directions: 1. Get a large saute pan and add the olive oil 2. Cut in half the fillets, add the sea salt and black pepper 3. Saute fish until done and then heat up the tortillas 4. Lastly, chop the cabbage into very thin slices ERITREAN Chicken Breast, stuffed with Ricotta Cheese Ingredients: • 1/2 chicken breast skinless • 1/4 cup of ricotta cheese • 2 leafs of fresh sage (chopped) • 1/4 cup leeks (diced) • 1/8 tsp. sea salt • 1/8 tsp. black pepper Directions: 1. Start by taking the chicken breast and with a knife make a pocket 2. Saute the sage with the leeks and put it to the side to cool down 3. Grab the cheese and mix it with the leeks and sage when they are cool and add sea salt and pepper 4. Then put the mixture into the chicken breast 5. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees 6. Let the chicken bake for 25 minutes or until cooked 7. When cooked, cut the chicken into slices onto your plate. MORE RECIPES AT TUKWILAREPORTER.COM [ HEALTHY from page 8] the difference the cooking pro- gram makes. "I have seen the changes when they tell me that they have lost weight, or they feel much bet- ter or now they are eating more vegetables, drinking more water, walking more. So that's very nice." Salt is also a health issue for the Burmese community in Tukwila. Linda Po is the community health promoter for the Burmese families of Tukwila and SeaTac. The cooking classes teach the participants how to choose better ingredients and to use different cooking methods, as well as how to live a healthier lifestyle. Many Burmese community members eat "a lot of salt;' Po said, and also have high blood pres- sure. The classes teach them how to choose food low in sodium and how to reduce the amount of salt they use in cooking, she said. P'Lae Say and her niece Ke Ke demonstrated at home in Tukwila how to make a Burmese raw cab- bage salad, which they shared. Besides the vegetables, the salad uses olive oil and low -sodium soy sauce and Sriracha hot sauce that added a nice kick. Sriracha is named after a city Chef Fabio Leyva, left, teaches a cooking class to the Latino community. With him is Latino community health promoter Samantha Kunze Garcia. Dean A. Radford/Tukwila Reporter in eastern Thailand; it's main in- gredient is sun -ripened chili pep- pers. Po translated Say's explanation of how the cooking classes have benefited her and her family. Say learned about the different types of meats, such as chicken, fish and beef — and which ones are lower in cholesterol and fat. For example, it's better to take the skin off chicken before cooking to reduce the amount of fat. It's better to use fish instead of beef, because it has good choles- terol instead of bad cholesterol. In the Burmese community, "the mom cooks and the kids eat it. So if the mom cooks the healthy food, then the kids will eat the healthy food," Po said. Global to Local has also reached out to residents who are managing their diabetes — some- times not very well. The Mobile Health Program was launched last summer, using iPhones that are preprogrammed to upload regular glucose read- ings, what they're eating and their www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com » DECEMBER 2013 9 exercise routine. In turn they receive customized educational material. Fareeha Siddiqui, Global to Local's director of research and innovation, views all the data on her computer as the program's case manager. She's already seen that participants in the cooking classes have changed their shop- ping and eating habits. The number of diabetes -relat- ed deaths in SeaTac and Tukwila is 1.5 times greater than the King County average. After the months working with her patients, Siddiqui learned they didn't have much nutritional background. The cooking classes were expanding to include reci- pes that are diabetic friendly and stress nutritional guidelines. The classes are in English. "There was a group we were essentially missing, which was the English-speaking community that lives around here that doesn't necessarily require language -spe- cific classes;' she said. Global to Local has offered the healthy -cooking classes for about 18 months, said Alma Villegas, the community programs man- ager. Similar programs have been offered by agencies elsewhere. "What's more unique about our global to local Global to Local Initiative is a partner- ship of the cities of Tukwila and SeaTac and HealthPoint Community Health Clin- ics, Public Health Seattle & King County, Swedish Health Services, and the Wash- ington Global Health Alliance. Global to Local is using initiatives that have proved successful around the world to improve the health and provide for the economic well-being of residents of the region. Anyone interested in participating in a Global to Local Initiative activity can call 206-359-0536 or email info@global- tolocal.org. The website is globaltolo- cal.org. On the cover Monica Davalos has gone from be- ing a participant in the Latino healthy - cooking classes offered by the Global to Local Initiative to being a Latino community liaison. She participated in a recent class where the participants learned to make a tilapia taco. Dean A. Radford/Tukwila Reporter. program is really the language specific, that we actually do the cooking classes in people's own language and we incorporate them in the development of the recipes;' she said. "The health promoters are really a key part of that." [ MAYOR from page 4] The City has worked diligently to collaborate with re- gional and local partners to benefit our residents and busi- nesses. The South Correctional Entity (SCORE) jail in Des Moines serves the confinement needs of seven mem- ber cities and a number of contract agencies, providing a much-needed service to Tukwila and neighboring juris- dictions. The Cascade Water Alliance, a municipal corporation comprised of seven municipalities (including Tukwila), has become a regional leader in establishing joint munici- pal utilities, allowing entities to come together to provide cost-effective, essential public services, and have helped bring attention to the need for fire hydrant water and pro- tection in every community. Our membership and participation in the National League of Cities (NLC), Association of Washington Cities (AWC), and Valley Cities has been invaluable in creating and developing relationships that give all of us a bigger voice and presence with our state and federal legislators regarding common issues and concerns, bearing out the belief that there is power in numbers. Sound Cities As- sociation (SCA) is an organization of 35 cities involved in King County Regional Committees to address areas of im- portance to all of our cities. The South King County Fire Training Consortium (SKCFTC) is comprised of multiple fire departments and one law enforcement agency located in South King Coun- Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Locally Owned and Operated Cremation starting at $550 Burial starting at $950 425-988-2598 SerenityRenton.com CASCADE MEMORIAI, low cost cremation & funerals $495 Simple Cremation $895 Direct Burial 425.641.6100 CascadeMemorial.com ty. The consortium shares training resources in order to reach common goals that they might be unable to reach separately. It takes time and commitment to participate in the na- tional, state and regional organizations but the results and benefits gained for our residents and businesses are huge. Collaboration and partnerships are an integral part of our day-to-day activities as we work to streamline process- es and deliver services across our community, and they are woven throughout our Strategic Plan: • "Build a broad and collaborative approach to prevent- ing crime and increasing the sense of safety." • "Partner with organizations that help meet the basic needs of all residents:' • "Strive for excellent education, vocational supports and personal growth opportunities through effective part- nerships and City services:' • "Strengthen the City's engagement and partnership with the business community." • "Advance Tukwila's interests through participation in regional partnerships" Our elected officials and staff across the City work close- ly with the Tukwila School District, the Chamber of Com- merce, a wide range of service providers and many others as we strive toward our vision of becoming the City of op- portunity, the community of choice. Building trust and developing effective relationships takes time, but we know from first-hand experience, sig- rtikeitii& 1 ! i i ' -4 2`0.. A..- hecto To ADVERTISEFOSTER-TUKWILA YOUR PLACE OF WORSHIP Please call Lisa 425-255-3484 Ext. 3052 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 14401 56th Ave S CHRISTMASTues., DecemberCANDLELIGHT44,73 SERVICE e Sunday Schedule: 4\d CE 9:00 am; worship 10:30 am 206-243-4455 • www.ftpc.org nificant results can be achieved by working together to solve common issues. Our Strategic Plan challenges all of us to develop and expand existing partnerships and seek new opportunities to work together, both internally and across our region. On a more personal note, as we say goodbye to 2013 and welcome the new year, I hope you will also embrace op- portunities to partner with others and by doing so, you can make a positive difference in someone's life. Being a vol- unteer in a local or regional non-profit group, the Veterans Administration, local churches, food banks, schools, and others is a great way to be part of something bigger. In closing, I would like to compliment all of our City employees for their generosity and efforts, especially at this time of year, to help address the needs of children and families in Tukwila. Wishing you a very happy holiday season! Sincerely, Mayor Jim Haggerton Tukwila Mayor Jim Haggerton can be reached at mayor@ tukwilawa,gov. Affordable Wills Simple Will $300.00 Trust Will for minor children $350.00 Community Prop. Agreement $200.00 Durable Power of Attorney $150.00 Directive to Physician $75.00 Mention this ad for package discount. MOGREN, GLESSNER & ROTI, P.S. Attorneys at Law 15 So. Grady Way, 100 Evergreen Building, Renton, WA 98057 (425) 255-4542 • www.mgrlaw.com • 10 DECEMBER 2013 « www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com tukwilasports I Foster boys find their high gear BY DEAN A. RADFORD DRADFORD@TUKWILAREPORTER.COM Foster boys basketball Coach Isaac Tuck- er has his players sized up. They're not particularly tall but they're quick. They're talented in many ways, making it possible to assign specific roles to specific players. This is Tucker's second year as coach of the Foster boys. He grew up a coach's son and played basketball for two years at a community college. He "left the sport alone for years;' he says. Then he spent several years coaching youth teams in Renton and was involved with Next Step Athletics, where he coached his step -son's AAU team. Khalfani Carter is now a freshman on Foster's JV team. "It wasn't until I was sitting at the state tournament at the Tacoma Dome with my Dad six years ago that I realized I wanted/ needed to coach high school basketball," he said. His father Rich is a volunteer assistant coach; David Montoya is his assistant coach. Coach of the junior varsity team is Joel Green. He sees his team as a family. The Bulldogs had an intense practice to prepare for the Wednesday league opener against Lindbergh on Dec. 11, losing 78-67. Foster boys basketball Coach Isaac Tucker stands amid the conditioning as his Bulldogs prepared for the Seamount League opener against Lindbergh Dec. 11. Dean A. Radford/Tukwila Reporter. They'll resume league play after the Christ- mas break. Tucker is shaking off the loss of two key players from last year's team, scoring threat Adem Suta and top defender Tyerel Brown who earned Tucker's "Glove" award last year. "On any given night he was easily the best shooter in the gym and competed ev- ery time he stepped on the floor," said Tuck- er of Suta. He's still hunting for a replacement for Brown, who didn't show up in the stats in every game but "was my lock -down de- fender all season long," Tucker said. Four varsity players are returning but only two spent much time on the court, he says. Only two players play basketball year round, which means the Bulldogs have to work to catch up with other teams in the Seamount, he says. [ more BOYS page 11 ] Girls coach has dream job, talented seniors BY DEAN A. RADFORD DRADFORD@TUKWILAREPORTER.COM Foster High's new girls basketball coach has his dream job and his players are excited about the season. "Foster is a dream job for me," said new Foster Coach Eric Smith. "I plan to be here for a while and I'm 100 percent sure two years from now Foster will be a powerhouse:' He's building this year's team around three seniors with plenty of experience. Bre Mills joins fellow seniors Mar- quis Daniels and Eunica Serafica as the team's captains. She's played four years for the Bulldogs. "I am really excited about this sea- son," said Mills, a post and wing on the team. "I feel like we have a lot of really good girls on the team." Before Foster, Smith coached boys basketball for five years at Chief Les - chi High School in Puyallup, where his teams won a league title and appeared in three state playoffs. [ more GIRLS page 11 ] SATURDAY DEC 2BTH CALENDAR NIGHT First 3,000 fans EVERETT SILVERTIPS BLAZE INTO THE NEW YEAR! 2-FOR-TUESDA Y DEC 31sT Age % Girls' strength is in defense, says coach [GIRLS from page 10] In his first year he was named SeaTac 2B League coach of the year. He coached girls AAU basketball for DAP Sports in Olympia for three years and was a volunteer coach for Grays Harbor College. The girls opened the sea- son with a 63-17 loss Dec. 3 against Seattle Christian but came back the next day to beat Rainier Beach 63- 18. "We had first -game jit- ters. Things like that;' said Smith. "The second game, they were more comfort- able and came to play. We played the way we are sup- posed to play." The girls kicked off their league play Dec. 11 against the Lindbergh Eagles, los- ing 68-30. They'll resume league play after the Christ- mas break. In a pre -season interview Smith said the team so far "has been looking strong defensively. What we lack in size we try to makeup in speed." lie Ito ryfesi��,.- In i be COUNTRY Senior Bre Mills is focused on the ball at a recent practice of the Foster High girls basketball team. Dean A. Radford/ Tukwila Reporter The nucleus of his team, he said, is his three senior captains, Serafica, Daniels and Mills. "They are at practice and set the tone everyday by working hard and have made my first year really easy with their leadership so far;" he said. [ BOYS from page 10] night and I have no doubt they'll be re- warded come the end of January;' says Tucker. And then there is 5 -foot -7 Isiah Lewis, whom Tucker calls his "dynamic freshman guard" "He could easily be a four-year starter and I expect great things from him as we progress through the season," said Tucker. Tucker said his main returner from last season is junior Ronnie Roberson, who led the Seamount League in rebounding, but for some reason, he says, didn't make an all -league team. "He's got a nose for the ball, quick off the floor and plays with energy most people can't match — Ronnie never takes a play offhe says of his 6 -foot -4 forward. The team is still a bit "height -chal- lenged;' Tucker says. As of early this week, Roberson still needed to meet the mini- mum number of practices to play and ju- nior Dzenan Cosic, a 6 -foot -3 forward, was still out with a knee he injured at the first practice. But senior forward Randy Tippins, at 6 -foot -1, was cleared to return from a con- cussion he suffered this past fall, according to Tucker. Tippins was the starting quarter- back for the Bulldogs' football team. "Our first two games we've had to put wings down on the blocks and play a lot of zone defensively," Tucker said. "Hopefully over the course of the season our quickness will pay dividends for our lack of height" In the season opener, the Foster lost to Kentwood High School, 70-31. Senior Ra - shad Sang led he scoring with 11 points. His varsity team is young: a lone junior, five sophomores and two fresh- men join the three seniors. "I expect them to make lots of mistakes from inex- perience, but hope with the energy and hard-nosed de- fense, they can make up for the mistakes;' he said. The next game Dec. 6 was much closer with Chief Sealth edging Foster 66-62. Senior Cory Covarrubia was the leading scorer with 14 points What's new this year is a "clearer mix of talent" compared to last year, when play- ers were similar (with Roberson the ex- ception) and interchangeable, Tucker said. Roles and style of play were "very general;' he said. But with that clearer mix, he can define specific roles for individuals, such as point guard, shooting guard and forward, "that I think will make us a stronger team in the long run. "There were a lot of gray areas last sea- son, but I think this year the kids will ben- efit from knowing exactly where they fit in, and what's expected of them, on the court," he said. All that boils down to this: "I still expect our overall playing style to be defense -oriented, relying heavily on be- ing quicker than the other team," he said. The Bulldogs will play a predominately man-to-man defense, but Tucker says there is always "a time and place" for a zone de- fense. "I like to mix things up as needed so the other team never gets too comfortable on offense;' he says. On offense, the Bulldogs will primar- ily run a continuity/motion offense in half court. "But if I can get them to kick the ball ahead and get shots up quickly, that will be our preference;" he says. All that boils down to this: "Work hard on defense, have fun on of- fense; he says. The team's strength is its defense, he said. "We will try to be a head- ache for any team we play," he said. "We plan to play four quarters of pressure defense:' Offensively, the team will "basically read and react" and push the ball back up the court. He hasn't discovered the team's weaknesses "and hopefully I won't," he said. Foster's new assistant coach is Brandi Travess, who was the girls varsity head coach at Tyee High School. She'll coach the JV team. "I'm lucky to have her working with the JV team, because I know that will help our future," he said. He thanked Athletic Di- rector J.D. Hill for "trusting me with the job" and the Foster staff that has sup- ported him. Dean A. Radford can be reached at 425-255-3484, ext. 5150. www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com » DECEMBER 2013 11 Finding the Connection Since 1989 Providing Premier Memory Care Day Stay, Short Term & Permanent Residents We Coordinate Long -Term Care Insurance Call Today For A Tour WEATHEIZLY INN 253-630-7496 15101 SE 272nd St., Kent, WA 98042 Close to Hwy 18 on Kent-Kangley FREE Bingo Imperial Bingo Connection 3100 East Valley Rd. Renton 425-656-5257 Wednesday - Thursday - Friday - Saturday - Sunday FREE Bingo All Saturdays in November Buy Morning = Pay $150 Play Afternoon FREE = Pay $125 Buy 11 AM Session Regular Games Play Same FREE For 2:30 Session Includes Machines and Paper Includes Power Ball + Cash Cow www.ibcbingo.com 12 DECEMBER 2013 « www.TUKWILAREPORTER.com Tukwila School District #406 Food for Every Child A monthly column by Craig L. Huck - ins, Food Service Director, Tukwila School District The Tukwila School District's philos- ophy believes in food for every child— we help curb hunger in our commu- nity and to provide free, healthy, and nutritious foods to as many students as possible. We took another big step toward this goal last month when we started a new -and -improved version of our after-school snack program. These new "Power Snacks" are served up Monday through Thursday to students enrolled in one of the many after-school programs in our schools. Power Snacks feature full servings of locally grown fruits and vegetables that many kids may not consistently get at home. They also include a serving of protein, grain and milk. Superintendent Nancy Coogan explains that "the Power Snack is an expansion of the after-school snack program that we previously offered where all students are offered addi- tional, balanced snacks. It is impera- tive that we provide these offerings since many of our students remain school connection is presented by the Tukwila School District Tukwila School District #406 www.tukwila.wednet.edu 206.901.8000 4640 South 144th Street Tukwila, Washington 98168 Board of Directors: Mark Wahlstrom, President 206.243.9855 Steve Mullet, Vice -President 206.244.7553 Mary Fertakis 206.767.6053 Dave Larson 206.244.2313 Alicia Waterton 206.248.4302 Superintendent: Dr. Nancy Coogan 206 901-8006 after school engaged in academic and enrichment opportunities. I commend our Food Service Department and its work getting this program up and run- ning. Bottom line...food for all!" The Power Snacks introduce stu- dents to proper nutrition and help their hungry stomachs get through that period between lunch and din- ner—the time when many kids reach for the most convenient, high -calorie junk foods they can find such as chips, candy, fast foods, and sugar - loaded sodas and artificial juices. The program is paid for by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and is part of a much larger federal children's food program that was expanded by Congress with the Healthy, Hunger - Free Kids Act of 2010. ....,,-----„.„ -,..„-,,,,,,, it, , , Have you ever seen a more perfect holi- day tree for a library? Foster students Martin Franco and Seizi Yada created this literary masterpiece to remind everyone there's some- thing we can be universally thankful for this season: Reading! It's back to school for 25 employees of Providence Health & Services! They have been training—including taking a personal skills inventory— throughout December to pilot a new mentorship program that will pro- vide consistent, positive, caring role models at Foster High School on a weekly basis. The partnership was born out of Providence's mission to support local communities in need and Foster's goal to support every at - risk student through graduation and beyond. Happy Winter Break There is NO SCHOOL for students Dec. 23 - Jan. 3. The district office will be closed Dec. 23-25 and jan. 1, 2014 Please note: The printed calendar incorrectly listed the last day before break, Dec. 20, as an early release day; it is actually a full day for students and staff. Get Social with Your Schools Connect with the Tukwila School District on Facebook and Twitter to keep up with alerts, important informtion, and every- day fun happenings in our schools—from Crazy Hair Day to Rotary Students of the Month! www.facebook.com/tukwilaschools www.twitter.com/tukwilaschools Student and City leaders meet in Socratic Seminar City and student leaders came together Nov. 19 in a Socratic Seminar at Foster High to discuss community issues such as race rela- tions and crime on Pacific Highway. A Socratic Semi- nar is a collaborative, intel- lectual dialogue with open- ended questions designed to move a group toward critical reasoning, deep un- derstanding, and solutions. All participants read a study about Critical Race Theory beforehand to guide the discussion. Students talked about their personal experi- ences living in Tukwila and the need for more positive police/student interactions, structured after-school opportunities, drug/crime prevention, and more. Both sides agreed to continue the conversation with a follow-up meeting soon as well as opportunities that could include a youth advisory board to the City Council and joint service projects.