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Tukwila board is investigating charges against superintendent

BY SARAH KEHOE SKEHOE@TUKWILAREPORTER.COM

Tukwila School Board members hope the public keeps an open mind during the investigation of discrimination complaints against Tukwila superintendent Ethelda Burke.

“We want the community to focus on what is important,” said Mark Wahlstrom, board president, in an interview last week.

“We have a lot of challenges here and while I have never seen a staff so dedicated to serving kids, we cannot do a half job while the other half is distracted by events. The kids here deserve and need our full attention. We will make any decision that needs to be made to keep the schools here Mark Wahlstrom operating for their benefit,” he said.

Nine employees hired a lawyer file complaints with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and called for Burke’s immediate suspension.

Employees from vice principals, to teachers, to dispatchers have a story about the comments they’ve endured. Some black staff members claim they were called “slaves” by Burke, who is also black.

Burke did not respond to requests from the Tukwila Reporter for an interview.

The board placed Burke in paid administrative leave in March, while it investigates discrimination complaints brought against her. The investigation could take three

Ethelda Burke has been superintendent of the Tukwila School District since 2007. Tukwila Reporter file photo/2011

weeks.

“I am not now defending nor have I ever defended Ethelda against any allegation that has been made; but to be clear, at this time Ethelda has not been found guilty of anything and to my knowledge we have received only one EEOC complaint to which the district has been asked to respond,” Wahlstrom said.

Wahlstrom noted the particular complaint was not about her language but

about her evaluation and a job reference for an individual employee.

“We have heard the other allegations and are seeking to understand them through an investigation, but we do not yet have the results of this investigation,” Wahlstrom said. “My intention to treat all parties fairly.

We need to hear all sides. If action by the board is merited, it will be taken.”

Wahlstrom pointed out Burke has made many positive changes for the district since her arrival in 2007. Improvements include establishing Phone Messengers in multiple languages and through List Serv, so parents can instantly be informed when there is an issue at a school.

“She has also put funds together to purchase curriculum and add staff in targeted areas against a backdrop of funding cuts,” Wahlstrom said. “Over the last four years the district has moved forward in being better able to serve the kids that make up our neighborhoods.”

The board named Mellody Matthes, the district’s assistant superintendent, as interim superintendent while Burke is on leave.

The board also authorized Wahlstrom to oversee the district’s response to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission complaints, including supervision of the investigation of these complaints by the district’s legal counsel, the firm of Dionne and Rorick.

The EEOC is conducting an investigation of its own, which will follow its receipt of the district’s response to the complaints, according to Nina Melencio, the district’s executive director of human resources.

“We are taking this very seriously,” Wahl-

strom said. “The board has over the years repeatedly reaffirmed our commitment to an open and diverse school district. One of the board’s goals we have had for years is to provide safe and civil schools for staff and students. We keep that on the list because we believe that students can’t learn and staff can’t support them to their potential when the environment is not safe and supportive for all.”

Wahlstrom said the board felt it needed to place Burke on leave in order for students and staff to return to school as normal.

“We were not getting the focus we needed in the district around the kids as we tried to work through the issues we Mark Wahlstrom, that president, were being Tukwila School Board asked to consider,” Wahlstrom said. “We had a number of student walkouts and we had news media at the admin building every day. The staff at the middle school, high school and the administration building were under a lot of stress, and it was my feeling that, with Ethelda there and this churn going on around the schools, we would not be able to give our best effort everyday.”

Burke came to Tukwila from Tacoma School District as an interim superintendent in 2007. The Tukwila School Board hired Burke as the full-time superintendent in 2008.

Burke worked more than 30 years in the Tacoma School District. She started as a high-school teacher and worked her way up to high-school principal jobs and eventually as the deputy superintendent.

“We want the community to focus on what’s important.”

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Council to hold garbage hearing

Residents taking on burglaries

BY STEVE HUNTER SHUNTER@TUKWILAREPORTER.COM

REPORTER STAFF

Residents can tell the Tukwila City Council on April 23 what they think of the idea of starting a mandatory garbagecollection program.

The council will take comments during its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, April 23 at City Hall, 6200 Southcenter Blvd.

About 74 percent of Tukwila single-family homes sign up for garbage collection, according to city officials. Many of the other 25 percent haul their own garbage to King County transfer stations or use other legal disposal methods. But the current minimum fee of $20 to use the Bow Lake transfer station is expected to go up in January.

Other residents use illegal disposal, including burning, burying, using commercial dumpsters without permission, accumulating garbage in rental spaces or dumping in unauthorized places.

The city Code Enforcement Office handled 105 garbage and trash complaints in 2011.

The mandatory collection program would give residents a basic level of service at $4.75 per month to include monthly garbage pickup, recycling service and annual curbside collection events at no extra cost.

For more information, call Frank Iriarte of the Public Works Department at 206431-2445 or email Frank.

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When Jun Castillo heard about a recent rash of home burglaries in Tukwila, he decided to revive a Block Watch program in his Foster Point neighborhood.

Thirty-two neighbors from 22 of roughly 58 homes in the area attended the first meeting two weeks ago. “It’s heightened everyone’s awareness,� Castillo said. “A lot of the people know if they see suspicious things, they are calling 911.�

Castillo knew about the increased number of burglaries because he volunteers on the city’s Community Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board. “January and February were abnormally high,� Tukwila Police Sgt. Mike Dunlap said about the burglary numbers. “We usually have about one every other day. We had 24 in January and 21 in February. That’s a pretty good increase.�

The number of burglaries dropped to 15 in March, after reaching a high of 27 in October. “We made six arrests since October and that cleared four cases,�

Dunlap said. “The January and February numbers were high but the drop in March is probably attributed to the arrests.�

Jun Castillo lives in Tukwila’s Foster Point neighborhood where residents are active in the Block Watch program. Steve Hunter, Tukwila Reporter

›› FYI Preventing crime For more information about crime prevention and the City of Tukwila Block Watch program, contact Chris Partman at 206431-2197 or email C.Partman@ TukwilaWA.gov.

Dunlap said generally a number of small groups are responsible for a large percentage of the burglaries. Burglars look for items they can unload quickly, often using the Internet to sell

small electronics, gold, jewelry and other products. “It’s pretty widespread,� Dunlap said about which neighborhoods get hit by burglars. “It’s really consistent throughout the city.�

Chris Partman, Tukwila Police community-policing coordinator, helps residents try to stop burglaries through Block Watch programs and other crime-prevention steps. “Tukwila has a very active Block Watch program, with about 25 of them in eight square miles, and for a small city that’s quite a few,� Partman said. “They are alert neighbors who get on

the phone to call 911 when they see something suspicious. That’s the best way to catch burglars in the act.�

An estimated 200 people attended a community meeting about home burglaries in February at Foster Tukwila Presbyterian Church. “It was a great turnout,� Partman said. “People wanted to hear what they could do to stop this.�

Residents need to make sure to keep their doors and windows locked, Partman said. About half of burglars get in through unlocked doors and windows, often during the weekday hours of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It’s also important to make sure landscaping around the home doesn’t hide doors, so no one can see if anyone might be breaking in.

Partman will come out to homes to do a free security survey to help residents improve security with better landscaping or lighting. She also will connect neighbors with Block Watch programs or help them start a Block Watch. “We revived the block watch,�

Castillo said. “Apparently, there was a block watch here maybe 30 years ago. Some ladies have been living here 65 years who got mailing to organize a block watch and thought there was a block watch, but it wasn’t obvious, so we’re reviving it.�

5k run also restoration event Tukwila Parks and Recreation is hosting Healthy You, Healthy Earth 5k Run on Saturday, April 21.

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The 12th Annual Backyard Wildlife Festival is coming up May 12, with lots of tips, a guided bird tour and a look at successful “green� gardens.

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Now that Easter’s come and gone, here are two recipes to deplete the rest of your supply of raw eggs.

They are Jeff Euteneier’s version of a wild mushroom frittata and Eggs Benedict.

Euteneier is the lead chef instructor at Le Cordon Bleu culinary school in Tukwila.

The recipes come from a mix of influences from his culinary career.

He studied at Le Cordon Bleu 12 years ago and went on to a successful culinary career before returning to instruct students.

Both egg dishes are great for breakfast or brunch and the frittata can even make for a nice lunch or dinner.

“They’re really great for dinner parties with the wild mushrooms and things like that in there,” Euteneier said. “They’ll go great with any kind of white wine.”

Euteneier suggests serving Eggs Benedict with fruit or any herb salad.

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Jeff Euteneier is lead chef instructor at Le Cordon Bleu in Tukwila. Tracey Compton, Tukwila Reporter

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5) Add everything from saute pan to egg mixture, stir to combine.

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In general there are more issues with the sauce breaking apart and needing to be remade, than it sitting around forever, he said.

Although these recipes aren’t said to be difficult, Euteneier speaks from a well-seasoned culinary background.

There are 380 students who attend Le Cordon Bleu in Tukwila.

It is one of a network of 15 other Le Cordon Bleu schools nationwide.

There are two, ninemonth programs offered in culinary arts and baking skills.

“It’s just a very creative passionate environment,” said Mike Giacomini, president of the Tukwila branch. “We have a lot of people who are trying to do their best to please people. I mean ultimately that’s what their passion with food is, is to make people happy.”

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Tukwila teen pleads not guilty in stabbing

BY STEVE HUNTER SHUNTER@TUKWILAREPORTER. COM

A 17-year-old Tukwila boy pleaded not guilty to a seconddegree murder charge in the stabbing death March 17 of Jasmyn Tully, a 17-year-old SeaTac girl.

Kolby Jordan Clark entered the plea April 2 at King County Su-

perior Court in Kent, according to the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Clark was scheduled to return to court April 16 for a hearing, when a trial date could be set or attorneys could ask for more time to prepare the case. Clark remains in custody on $1 million bail.

Even though Clark is 17, he is charged as an adult under state

law because second-degree murder falls under the serious violent offense of a Class A felony. If convicted, Clark faces a sentence range of 12 to 20 years in prison.

Tully was found in an apartment in the 11600 block of 42nd Avenue South by Tukwila Police officers at about 3 a.m. March 17, unconscious and suffering from stab wounds, according to Tuk-

wila Police.

She was transported to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle by Medic One but died a short time later.

Officers questioned Clark, who lived at the apartment. Police arrested Clark and booked him into the King County Youth Services jail for investigation of seconddegree murder.

Tully had a stab wound to her neck as well as defensive wounds to her right hand, according to charging papers.

Both Tully and Clark had been spending the night at the apartment rented by other residents.

Clark had left the apartment when police arrived, but officers found him about 15 minutes later blocks from the apartment.

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School superintendent must get fair appraisal The racial-discrimination charges against Tukwila Superintendent Ethelda Burke seem damning.

But they are just that – charges. No guilt has been assigned to those charges nor has Burke, at least publicly, had a chance to explain her side of the racially charged allegations.

Sadly, in the early days of such legal dramas, those on offense – in this case the attorney for the nine Tukwila School District employees – hold the power to mold the sentiment of a public bereft of “the other side.”

In the meantime a cloud of doubt hangs over Burke’s ability to lead Tukwila’s schools. The uncertainty is a distraction that no one needs in a district where all attention must focus on educating one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation.

This past January, snow and ice was a problem for everyone. The evidence is that most residents were happy with the efforts of our Department of Public Works (DPW) to keep the streets clear and safe given the circumstances; others have questioned why some areas receive attention and others do not. Simply put, it is a matter of priorities. Clearing and sanding a street is not a 10-minute effort.

Diversions to lessChuck well-traveled Parrish streets can result in unsafe conditions in other higher priority routes.

Take a look at a map. On your internet browser, navigate to www. ci.tukwila.wa.us/ maps/snowandiceroutes.pdf.

Alternatively, go to www.ci.Tukwila.wa.us, left hand column, maps directory, and select Snow & Ice Priority Routes. Expand the map to see the routes more clearly.

The first priority is to clear arterials roughly defined as the commercial/industrial, multilane roads. These are the main roads that we all seem to end up on as we leave our homes to go to work, to the store, etc. These are the streets that employees of Tukwila businesses use to get to work. The second priority is to clear collector or distributor roads. Collector or distributor roads are low- to moderatecapacity roads which serve to move traffic from local streets to arterial roads. Most often, the street we live on takes us to a

office to proceed as normally as possible.

That is why it’s so important that the public take a step back now and wait for the results of the school district’s investigation.

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, with whom the complaints were filed, will investigate, too.

It’s clear that Burke has made a difference in the Tukwila School District. In an interview with the Tukwila Reporter in March 17, 2011, about four years into her job, Burke said the community had embraced her.

School Board President Mark Wahlstrom has shown just the right blend of keeping the community’s emotions under control, yet still expressing a willingness to take whatever action is required involving Burke – but after the investigations are complete.

Based on what he has told the community at School Board meetings and in today’s Tukwila Reporter, Wahlstrom is the best person to ensure Burke gets a fair shake and ultimately the Tukwila community gets a strong leader for its schools.

Burke is already on paid administrative leave, a necessary step to allow the district’s head

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Share your thoughts in a letter to the editor (200 words or less) including your full name, address and phone number.

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collector road. That road will either get us where we are going or get us to an arterial road.

The blue route is the first priority route.

Following the map, one can recognize the key roads: East Marginal Way South, Interurban Avenue South, Boeing Access Road up to the Ryan Hill, Tukwila International Boulevard, South 144th Street, Southcenter Boulevard, 58th Avenue South. In the Tukwila urban center, the first priority roads are Tukwila Parkway on the north side, Southcenter Parkway on the west side, South 180th Street on the south side and West Valley Highway on the east side.

The yellow route is the second priority route. The map illustrates that most of us will exit the street that we live on to one of the collector roads.

In January, the weather was particularly bad and first priority routes had to be cleared and sanded more than once. Due to budget cuts, the department was short 1 1/2 full-time employees and ended up using employees from other departments to help. DPW did a great job, considering severely adverse conditions and being short staffed.

After each winter season is past, the DPW reviews what happened and lessons learned. The public is always welcome to contact DPW with questions and observations. Email: publicworks@tukwilawa. gov Phone: (206) 433-0179.

Contact Chuck Parrish at editor@tukwilareporter.com.

She talked about the district’s ethnic diversity.

“And you see them talk to each other. The ethnic communities here learn how to get along. They learn about each other’s cultures.

It is very inviting,” she said.

That’s why it’s hard to believe that an AfricanAmerican woman would say something that on the surface seems so racist. And that’s why it’s so important the investigations play out fairly and that Burke has a chance to regain the confidence of the Tukwila community.

lettersto editor Put smelly idea in garbage

Mandates on garbage collection? Are you serious?

(Chuck Parrish, March Tukwila Reporter, “Mandatory garbage collection is best for all.”) The cost of garbage collection will certainly go up when Tukwila citizens have no choice and require every resident to pay for a service whether they use it or not. There are probably as many reasons for not using the service as there are non-customers.

Making a choice into a requirement just sounds to me like just too much “government “ control (can you say Obamacare?) and to place this service into the hands of private enterprises, sounds like your “opinion” was bought and paid for.

Beautiful Tukwila? Have the current customers get their containers off the street after collections. Mandate that. The City Council should treat this smelly idea for what it is – TRASH. R.W. Bauer, Tukwila

12 chances to get it right

I thought I would just check in with you.

I’ve taken over as editor of the Tukwila Reporter from Dennis Box, who is now concentrating on overseeing newspapers covering the Enumclaw area, Maple Valley, Covington and Black Diamond.

We take seriously our role as the community newspaper for Tukwila. We’re monthly, of course, so we have just 12 chances to help bring Tukwila together through our features and to help make sense of our complicated city through our news stories and commentary.

You can keep up with the news daily online at tukwilareporter.com, which, by the way, offers an easy-touse online calendar. We appreciate your support and encourage you to submit letters to the editor and story ideas.

Editor Dean Radford/editor@tukwilareporter.com

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iFLY hosts competition REPORTER STAFF

Tukwila’s iFLY Seattle will host a 2012 International Bodyflight Association indoor skydiving competition.

The indoor skydiving facility that opened last summer near Westfield Southcenter Mall is one of six stops on the first tour.

The Tukwila dates are May 22-23.

More information is available online at www.iflyseattle.com.

Flyers of all skill levels are encouraged to participate, according to a iFLY media release. Competitors need to be signed off by the IBA on the transitions required for the class in which they are competing, but iFLY Seattle will help suggest events and coaching programs to get competitors ready.

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TUKWILA CITY PAGES Tukwila Special Recycling Collection Event Saturday, May 19, 2012 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00AM to 3:00PM Location: Corner of South 144 St & 41st Ave S Find the list of materials that will be collected and recycled in the April edition of the Hazelnut or on our website at www.TukwilaWA.gov

Get a pet license to protect your pet!

All cats and dogs are required by law to be licensed per King County and its partner cities (including Tukwila) under the Regional Animal Services of King County.

Are your pets protected? Licensing your pet is the best insurance policy you can buy to ensure your pet is returned if it should get out or wander away.

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Got questions? Check the King County website, or call 206296-2712, or contact the City of Tukwila City Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office at 206433-1800.

COUNCIL CHAT On the second Saturday of each month, GSPN am UP pm Come join us at the FOSTER GOLF LINKS CLUBHOUSE 13500 Interurban Avenue S Council Chat is an opportunity to stop by and informally talk with a Tukwila City Council member about anything on your mind regarding your community.

Next Chat: Saturday, May 12

CERT training is coming to Tukwila In May, the City of Tukwila Emergency Management program is conducting its preliminary session of CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) classes. These classes are aimed at training citizens living or working in our community to prepare for and respond to disasters, following a model developed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and offered in cities across the United States.

The CERT concept is to teach people in neighborhoods how to help each other during the first few minutes or hours following a disaster â&#x20AC;&#x201C; before emergency responders are able to get to them to render professional assistance. In these classes, students gain hands-on skills such as how to put out small fires, render first aid in a disaster situation, and perform light search and rescue.

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United Stationers honored as Tukwilaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Business Recycler of the Year for 2011 The City of Tukwila recognized United Stationers Supply for its outstanding recycling and waste prevention successes by naming it â&#x20AC;&#x153;2011Tukwila Business Recycler of the Year!â&#x20AC;?. Located at 18351 Cascade Avenue South in Tukwila, United Stationers Supply is a national wholesale distributor of business products, including computer supplies, office furniture and products. The program was undertaken with the full participation of the firmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 53 associates and RockTenn, its recycler. )JHIMJHIUT PG 6OJUFE 4UBUJPOFS T FOWJSPONFOUBM QSPHSBN JODMVEF

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achieving an 84% recycling rate centralizing printed materials reusing packaging materials donating unwanted but usable items to local charities expanding the list of materials separated and recycled in the warehouse, office area and break room to include mixed paper, office paper, corrugated cardboard, stretch film, glass, plastics and cans.

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A free, family-friendly event featuring:

â?&#x20AC; Educational Exhibitors â&#x153;ż Certified Garden Tour â?&#x20AC; Fine Art & Recycled Art Shows â&#x153;ż Arts & Crafts marketplace â?&#x20AC; Educational Workshops â&#x153;ż Guided Bird Tour â?&#x20AC; Kids Garden Party â&#x153;ż Native Plant Sales â?&#x20AC; Breakfast & Lunch Available Onsite City takes first steps on important project

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â?&#x2013; What is your vision for the future of Tukwila? What do you want this community to be? â?&#x2013; What timeline and investments are necessary to realize this vision? â?&#x2013; How can we best serve the needs of our diverse community?

We need input and participation from everyone â&#x20AC;&#x201C; residential community, business community, our seniors, youth, schools, neighborhood block watch groups, elected officials, City staff and others. There will be various opportunities for you to participate and share your ideas by way of community open houses, stakeholder group discussions, surveys and more.

Staff from United Stationers receive their award from Mayor Haggerton

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When you sign up for CodeRED, the requested information includes first and last name, street address (physical addressâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;no PO boxes), city, state, zip code, primary and secondary phone numbers, and email address (optional). Residents and businesses may also choose to receive text or email messages about emergencies, in addition to telephone calls.

CodeRED is designed to leave a message if voicemail or an answering machine picks up. Your caller ID will display the phone number 866419-5000, which you can call back to have the message repeated. For easy future identification, you can also pre-program this number into cell phones. Although the system works well for most phones, the use of special downloaded ringtones on cell phones, as well as automated telephone systems that require the caller to press a key will prevent a CodeRED call from reaching that phone.

CodeRED is used only for emergency notification purposes, and provides a safe and secure method to receive emergency alerts while keeping information confidential. Residents and businesses may also opt out of the system entirely if they so choose.

The City of Tukwila Emergency Management was able to purchase the contract with CodeRED through a grant received in 2011. Stay tuned for more information later this spring about ensuring you are part of this important, free service provided to you by the City of Tukwila.

Volunteer wanted for City Arts Commission Are you interested in volunteering to help your local government? The City is seeking a Tukwila Citizen to fill a vacant position on the Tukwila Arts Commission.

The Tukwila Arts Commission is an advisory body representing the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interest in art matters within the City. The Commission provides advice and recommendations to the Mayor, City Council or other commissions or boards of the City on matters related to arts, cultural projects and related activities.

Commissioners also render assistance to the City in any other artistic activities, and often review and make recommendations on works of art acquired by the City. Additionally, Commissioners explore ways and methods of obtaining private, local, State and federal funds to promote art projects within the community. The Commission is a central body to whom art organizations, artists and anyone interested in cultural advancement of the community may come for information or assistance. Overall, the Commission coordinates and strengthens existing organizations in the field of art, and encourages and aids programs for cultural enrichment of Tukwila citizens.

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like more information and/or an application, email Stephanie.Gardner@TukwilaWA.gov, or call 206-767-2342.

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Come to Tukwilaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 12th Annual Backyard Wildlife Festival Saturday, May 12 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00AM to 3:00PM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tukwila Community Center

â?&#x2013; Given our vision, how should we prioritize our expenditures and capital investments?

This training is FREE! There is no prerequisite, other than a desire to learn and help others. The Office of Emergency Management will assess this preliminary CERT training course, reviewing participant feedback and making adjustments if necessary. The first training session that will be open to the public is scheduled for October. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to know more about CERT training in Tukwila, please email Kendra.

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Summer is coming, honest... start spring cleaning your closets now for the annual Tukwila Community Garage Sale â&#x20AC;&#x201C; August 18 & 19, 2012

Tukwilaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Teen Late Night Program grows, continues into the summer

The 19th annual Tukwila Community Garage Sale will be held on Saturday August 18 and Sunday August 19, 2012.

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Hopefully this will reach even On June 1, registration will be available online, by phone, via email or more teens and give them a fun postal mail. Go to www.TukwilaWA.gov/yardsale.html, or phone 206place to be this summer.

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Fosterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Olivia Williams shows toughness few can dream of.

Born three months premature and struck with cerebral palsy, Williams has been in a wheelchair all her life. That would qualify as a challenge.

Williams is not content to simply blend in but stepped out and took on the challenge of wheelchair racing. That would qualify as rising to a challenge. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tough,â&#x20AC;? said Foster track and field coach Bill Napier. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just tough as nails.â&#x20AC;?

The freshman, 15, trained for three months to compete in the state cross-country meet last fall.

Now, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ready to take on the competition during track season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blossomed,â&#x20AC;? Napier said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s her work ethic that has taken her there more than anything else.â&#x20AC;?

Williams, who works out on the track and Neudorf Stadium, does have her moments when things get tough. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sometimes I have to say positive things to myself,â&#x20AC;? Williams said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At times my self esteem gets a little low because Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a lot slower than everyone else because theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all running.â&#x20AC;?

But at that point quitting is not an option. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just tell myself, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;You can do it, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to keep getting fasterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Napier recognized Williamsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; potential when she was attending Showalter Middle School, where he teaches. He found out she was a basketball player and wondered if she would be interested in competing against other wheelchair athletes in cross-country and track at the highschool level. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I knew nothing about it, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m still learning a lot,â&#x20AC;? Williams said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just really fun. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fun to be active.â&#x20AC;?

She finished second out of two at the state

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Fosterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Olivia Williams practices at the Foster track. Adam McFadden/Tukwila Reporter

cross-country meet, but the real joy was finally getting to compete after all the training. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was so fun,â&#x20AC;? she said of state. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But also very nerve-racking.â&#x20AC;?

And thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still plenty of work to do. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m still learning the technique,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very hard and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m pretty sloppy at it, but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OK.â&#x20AC;?

Making the process tougher is that Williams is the only wheelchair athlete on this side of the state, as far as Napier knows. That means finding race competition is always going to be tough.

As Williams continues to pick up the sport and Napier continues to learn the best ways to coach her, the two hope she can see more race action during the track season at invitationals, and eventually state.

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Napier is optimistic about Williamsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; potential. He said his goal is to present her with all of the available options to compete, even after high school.

Outside of Williams, the Bulldogs have plenty of talent on the team. One athlete to watch is sophomore Sierra Parsons. Parsons finished seventh at districts in the 400-meter dash, missing state by just 0.08 seconds. Parsons also took ninth in the long jump at the district meet.

Another standout is junior Yohana Salzano.

Salzano placed ninth in the 800 and 11th in the 1,600 at districts last year. She has also placed in ninth at the state cross-country meet in the fall.

Senior Sahara Hill made districts in the shot put, javelin and high jump last year. She missed making state by two inches in the high jump.

On the boys side, seniors Mikhail Jackson and Morya Breland. Both made districts last season, Jackson in the 100 and 400, Breland in the 400.

Junior Micah Breland has already set personal bests in the 200 (24.64 seconds), 400 (54.14) and 300-meter hurdles (43.36) this season.

Juniors Ryan Keo and Chris Sanchez made sub-districts in pole vault last year. Senior Anthony Manago took second in the long jump at the Arnie Young Invite April 7 with a distance of 20 feet, 11 inches.

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Editor’s note: The Tukwila Historical Society each month will share an artifact from its collection, as part of its exploration of Tukwila’s history, its story. The column is written by Louise Jones-Brown, director of the Tukwila Heritage and Cultural Center.

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oster High School Student, Kausila Budhathoki was selected by NW Asian Weekly Diversity Makes a Difference scholarship program to receive a $1,000 scholarship. She received her scholarship at the March 30 dinner that honored all of the scholarship recipients. Kausila was one of 5 nominees that received the top honor of a $1,000 scholarship.

Kausila and her family arrived in the United States in 2009. She was born in a refugee camp and spent the first 18 years of her life living there. Kausila has participated in ReWA Summer in Service program, ReWA Teen Leadership program and Youth Against Tobacco. Along with fellow Bhutanese classmates she has helped to create a Bhutanese Club at Foster High School to support her Bhutanese peers.

The students at Foster High School attend one of the most diverse schools in the Nation. By honoring their own cultures, Foster Students create a global learning environment.

Read the excerpt above the photo on right from Kausila’s essay that speaks to the student’s experiences as they become a Foster Bulldog.

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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: Ethelda Burke, 206.901.8006 Assistant Superintendent: Dr. Mellody Matthes, 206.901.8010

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“Being thrown into Foster High School in Tukwila was a shock. I was at a loss for words. Being in diversity is not that easy. There are so many ideas and values that sometimes don’t align, and it takes effort to use these differing values for the good of all. … I will use my strength from my entire heart and creative mind, and I will express my hardship, with strong emotion, and carry my community wherever I go.”

Alumni Hall of Fame Foster High School’s National Honor Society is now accepting nominations for the Alumni Hall of Fame Inductee for 20122013. Nominees have to have graduated from Foster, not just attended. The nominee should have graduated at least 15 years ago. Nominees need to have made outstanding contributions to their fields or career and/or to their communities.

Letters of nomination should be sent to Cynthia Chesak, NHS advisor at Foster High School by June 1, 2012. You may e-mail the nominations to chesakc@tukwila.wednet.edu, or mail them directly to Foster High School. Nominations should include background information of the nominee such as year of graduation from Foster, post high school education, brief summary of accomplishments and why he/she is being nominated. Selection of inductee will be done by a vote of NHS members at their June 13 meeting. Nominators are encouraged to attend this meeting and present their nominations in person.

Previous inductees include Steve Mullet, class of 1961, Tim Parker, class of 1966, Bill Cumming, class of 1934, and Jim Harding, class of 1977. Induction ceremony will be during Homecoming week in the fall of 2012.

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Kindergarten Registration Wednesday May 2 & Thursday May 3, 2012 9:00AM-6:00PM Tukwila School District Administration Building 4640 S 144th St. Tukwila, WA 98168 206-901-8000 Interpreter Schedule Interpreters will be available based on the schedule below. Please plan to come when an interpreter is available in your language or bring interpreter services with you.

Spanish– available at all times Somali– Thursday May 3, 1:00PM-6:00PM Nepali– Thursday, May 3, 11:00AM-6:00PM Burmese– Thursday, May 3, 2:00PM-6:00PM Vietnamese– Thursday, May 3, 3:00PM-6:00PM

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Your child: for a short assessment with a Kindergarten teacher

Proof of Residency:

an apartment lease or mortgage statement, electricity, water or sewer statement/bill.

Child’s Birth Certificate Child’s Immunization Records

Parent/guardian picture identification (drivers license) Questions? Call: Tracii Schmidt Cascade View Elementary 206-901-7702 Bev Miller Thorndyke Elementary 206-901-7602 Molly Newcomb Tukwila Elementary 206-901-7502 Kathleen Gantz Administration Office 206-901-8044

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Sajilaadda Dugsiga Xannaanada Maajo 2 & 3, 2012 9:00AM-6:00 Gelinka Danbe Sarta Maamulka Degmo Dugsiyeedka Tukwila Turjumaano ayaa lagu heli doonaa Soomaali Khamiista Maajo 3, 2012 laga bilaabo 1:00 Duhurkii-6:00 Galabtii Si aad u sajisho ilmahaaga fadlan keen: ilmahaaga, caddaynta guriga aad deggan tahay (heshiis kiro, biilka koronto, biyo ama biilka bulaacadda biyaha), shahaadadda dhalashada ilmaha, xogta tallaalka ilmaha, aqoonsi sawir leh ee waalidka/wakiilka (ruqsadda baabuur waddista).

Somali

Inscripción para Kindergarten 2 y 3 de mayo de 2012 De 9:00AM a 6:00PM Edificio Administrativo del Distrito Escolar de Tukwila Habrá intérpretes de español disponibles en todo momento.

Para inscribir a su niño/a, favor de traer: su niño/a, prueba de residencia (contrato de alquiler, factura de electricidad, agua o cloacas), certificado de nacimiento de su niño/a, registros de inmunizaciones de su niño/a, documento de identidad con foto del padre/madre/custodio (licencia de conductor).

Spanish

Ghi Danh Vào Mүu Giáo Ngày 2 & 3 tháng Năm, 2012 9:00 giӡ sáng – 6:00 giӡ chiӅu Tukwila School District Administration Building (Tòa Hành Chính Cӫa Nha Hӑc Chánh Tukwila) SӁ có thông dӏch viên tiӃng ViӋt vào thӭ Năm ngày 3 tháng Năm, 2012 tӯ 3:00 giӡ chiӅu – 6:00 giӡ tӕi ĈӇ ghi danh cho con cӫa quý vӏ, xin mang theo: con cӫa quý vӏ, bҵng chӭng nѫi cѭ trú (hӧp ÿӗng thuê chung cѭ, hóa ÿѫn ÿiӋn, nѭӟc hoһc ӕng cӕng), giҩy khai sinh, hӗ sѫ chӫng ngӯa cӫa trҿ em, thҿ căn cѭӟc có hình cӫa cha mҽ/giám hӝ (bҵng lái xe).

Vietnamese

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TukwilaтАЩs Free Immunization Clinic

Health and Fitness Curriculum Night For families that are Bhutanese, Nepali and Refugees of Burma

The Tukwila School District, MultiCare and the King County Public Health Department are once again hosting

The Health and Fitness teachers will share with families the curriculum that is used in the Physical Education and Health classrooms. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the program and talk with the teachers. A light meal will be served at 5:30 with presentation starting at 6:00.

a Free Immunization Clinic.

The clinic will be held on: Saturday June 2nd - 9AM -1PM @ Showalter Middle School Library This is an opportunity for students of the Tukwila School District to receive Immunizations required to attend school. Please be sure to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity

Translation services will be included in Nepali, Burmese, Chin and Karenni.

April 19, 2012 at Showalter Middle School 5:30-7:30PM If you have any questions please contact Guled Ali, Refugee Grant Consultant at 206-901-7650 or Kathleen Gantz, Program Coordinator for Parent Involvement at 206-901-8044.

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1. Parents must accompany child and bring in current shot record 2. For a copy of your childтАЩs shot records contact your school nurse.

3. For more information or questions contact your school nurse.

4. Immunizations required entering Kindergarten and @ 11 years of age

calendar April 24

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School Board Meeting - 6:30pm

May

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PTA Meeting - 6:30pm

28

Memioral Day Holiday (No School)

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Visit: www.tukwila.wednet.edu for up-to-date information about your schools

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Wildlife festival is May 12 The 12th Annual Backyard Wildlife Festival, an all-day event designed to educate people about how to welcome wildlife into their backyards, gardens and communities, is Saturday, May 12.

The free event is 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Ave. S., Tukwila.

The festival will include presentations from local experts, including Ciscoe Morris, Zsofia Pasztor, Colin McCrate, Jayme Jenkins and a variety of exhibitors, vendors and nature enthusiasts.

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A Tukwila man suffered critical injuries after his Chevy Trail Blazer collided with a disabled logging truck Thursday, April 12 along Interstate 5 near South 188th Street. Washington State Patrol

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allowed, according to the State Patrol.

Witnesses stated the Chevy was following a UPS truck which most likely blocked his view of the disabled semi.

The tragic results of this collision are easily preventable, said State Patrol spokeswoman Julie Startup. The solid white lines that stretch out from exit and onramps are to restrict drivers from making lane changes before it is safe to do so. Drivers that try to make up for lost time on the roadway PÄ&#x2122; FO NBLF EFDJTJPOT UIBU DBO IBWF life changing results, she said.

The semi driver stood outside his truck placing traffic cones in the roadway. He was not injured.

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Day in space

The Museum of Flight education department is once again offering Space Day, an internationally recognized educational event that offers a variety of fun, space-related activities. Space Day is 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

May 3 at the museum, 9404 East Marginal Way S. in Tukwila. More information is available online at http://www.museumofflight.org/

Chamber luncheon

The May Membership Luncheon of the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce on Friday,

Come hungry.

Leave happy.

The Museum of Flight is holding its popular Space Day on May 3. Museum of Flight

May 11, will feature Katherine Kertzman, program director, Seattle Southside Visitor Services. The luncheon starts at 11:30 a.m. at the Doubletree Hotel Seattle Airport, 18740 International Boulevard, in SeaTac. More information is available by calling 206-575-1633 or via email barnesen@swkcc.org.

Friday Teen Late Nights The Tukwila Late Night Program every Friday night provides a safe environment with a lot of different activities and games for teens who want to have a fun experience and hang out with their friends. The dates are May 4, 11, 25 and June 8 at the Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Ave. S., Tukwila.

Paper shredding BECU is offering a free paper-

shredding event on Saturday, April 21, at its financial center in Tukwila.

The event is 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the BECU Tukwila Financial Center parking lot, 12770 Gateway Drive, Tukwila.

Healthy run Tukwila Parks and Recreation is Healthy You, Healthy Earth 5k Run on April 21. It’s a run or walk on the Duwamish/Green River Trail and then participate in a post event river-side restoration event. Register online at www.active.com

Check out these two local restaurants.

Council chat The public can chat informally about Tukwila issues with a member of the Tukwila City Council at 10 a.m. May 12 at the Foster Golf Links Clubhouse, 13500 Interurban Ave. S., Tukwila.

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Man runs over trooper’s foot

A 25-year-old Seattle man had been living for a couple weeks in a stolen vehicle he used to run over the foot of a state trooper during a traffic stop on I-405 the morning of April 9.

The man, Joseph Victor S. Gill, was charged with theft of motor vehicle, third-degree assault and attempting to elude a pursuing police vehicle.

Officers from the Tukwila Police Department helped in the pursuit and in the effort to apprehend him.

Gill’s arraignment is April 23 in Kent. He was being held Wednesday in the county jail in downtown Seattle on $50,000 bail.

The trooper, a six-year veteran of the Washington State Patrol, pulled over Gill at about 8:55 a.m. for driving alone in the carpool lane in a 2012 Chrysler sedan near the Sunset Boule-

vard overpass in Renton.

During the stop, the trooper was notified the car had been reported stolen to the Port of Seattle police on April 2, although the actual theft from Alamo Rental Cars occurred on March 17, according to court documents.

In attempting to arrest Gill, the trooper ordered him to show his hands and get out of the vehicle. Instead, Gill ducked his head down, according to documents.

Two other troopers arrived, who saw the trooper holding his gun at Gill.

Gill drove off, turning into the trooper who was near the driver’s side door and running over his foot. The trooper was treated at Valley Medical Center.

The trooper fired his weapon, striking the Chrysler several times, according to documents.

“[The suspect’s] actions placed officers in fear for their safety and caused them to discharge their weapons at him,” according to court documents.

Gill took the North 30th Street exit from the freeway, crashing the vehicle on a steep embankment across 30th Street from Kennydale Elementary School.

Witnesses estimated he was driving at between 90 and 100 mph, followed by troopers and officers from Renton and Tukwila.

The Chrysler jumped the curb and traveled about 50 feet up the steep hillside, out of view from below.

Gill fled down a steep hillside toward May Creek, but was captured at 9:15 a.m., 20 minutes after the initial traffic stop, on Jones Road.

Gill told investigators he fled the troopers because he saw they had their guns drawn and he panicked.

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Air War One The Museum of Flight is presenting “Air War One - A World War I Aviation Symposium” 8 a.m.-9 pm. April 28 at the William M. Allen Theater at the museum, 9404 East Marginal Way S. in Tukwila. World War I aviation historians from across the country will share their expertise. Registration is 8 a.m.-8:30 a.m. in the museum lobby.

Tickets available online or the day of the program. More information is available online at http://www. museumofflight.org.

Cost is $5 for members and $10 for non-

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