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Here are scheduled events for the Tukwila Historical Society for the the summer: • Thursday, July 18, 7 p.m., Tukwila Historical Society monthly member meeting.

Open to all. Please consider becoming a member.

• Saturday Aug. 3, noon, Tukwila Historical Society Auction Planning Committee meeting. Volunteers are needed for the Sept. 15 silent auction and reception.

• Aug. 6, National Night Out in the Riverton Park neighborhood, 12930 East

Marginal Way S., 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., with music, free food and beer garden.

• Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 17 and 18, Tukwila Community Garage Sale. Come to the Tukwila Heritage and Cultural Center for another of our annual fundraising events. Lots of good stuff.

The Tukwila Historical Society and Cultural Center is at 14475 59th Ave. S., Tukwila. The phone number is 206-244-4478; email is tukwilaheritagectr@tukwilahistory. org.

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Duwamish pioneer in Civil War militia

BY PAT BRODIN, CHAIR, TUKWILA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Although the Civil War was under way on the eastern side of the nation which seemed far away from the Pacific Northwest, the conflict had coursed its way through the Washington Territory. Vast numbers of military personnel throughout the West were sent through San Francisco on their way to eastern battlegrounds and with their departures, the territorial forts were left vacant. Acting Gov. Henry McGill delivered a proclamation to form local militia, which was prompted by the May 3, 1861, presidential proclamation from Abraham Lincoln calling for 42,000 additional volunteers to serve for three years.

Acting Gov. McGill’s proclamation calling for the militia of the Territory of Washington was put in place to maintain the “laws and integrity of the National Union.”

This produced immediate results at Seattle and among the first to report a company were the Citizens of Port Madison, the Puget Sound Rangers from Thurston County and the Jefferson Union Guards.

The King County Rifles association was organized at Seattle on Nov. 19, 1861, under the command of Capt. Hugh McAleer.

First lieutenant was R. Davies, second lieutenant J. Webbins, and the sergeants were David Kellogg, Henry Van Asselt, George Benning, and R.H. Beatty. As Clarence Bagley noted in his book, Volume 1, entitled “History of King County” the object described in the call was “a feeling among the people of King County that a military organization among themselves was a matter of importance in these stirring times.”

With Washington Territory’s recent experience in the Indian Wars, legislation was already in effect to establish the formation of militia groups. When the call for volunteers was delivered by Adjutant General Franklin Matthias at Seattle, a local group known as the “King County Rifles” was soon formed. It consisted of 60 men and eight officers, including Duwamish Valley settler Henry Van Asselt as sergeant.

Born in Holland in 1817, Van Asselt had already developed his gun skills at an early age. At 19 he was drafted into the army and

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served three years in the Dutch Second Battalion of Yagers. Van Asselt proved to be an excellent marksman and spent time hunting on local noble estates before emigrating to America at age 30. Like many newcomers, he made his way along the Oregon Trail, arriving in the Willamette Valley by September 1850 and ventured briefly to the California gold fields. Henry returned to Oregon in the early spring 1851 with Jacob and Samuel Maple, and Luther Collins to join them on their trip north.

On May 22, 1851, these men became the first settlers of what became King County.

However, Henry remained in Oregon for a few months to recover from an accidental gunshot wound before he could travel.

Henry selected land in September 1851 and registered his claim on rich fertile soil near the Duwamish River in what is now Boeing Field.

A colorful gentleman known to many as “Uncle,” Henry Van Asselt died on December 9, 1902, at age 85, making him one of the longest surviving first settlers. The obituary from the Seattle Post-Intelligencer remarked that “the sturdy Hollander cleared his 320 valley acres of its primeval forest of firs, and made it truly blossom with farm products. He was a devout man who in later years spent part of every Sunday at the county jail reading holy writ to the prisoners. It was said of the dead pioneer that his proudest boast was that he had never made an enemy in his life.” Henry was a marksman, a craftsman, a dedicated family man, and one of King County’s great pioneers.

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Work is under way on a permanent Tukwila Sounder commuter rail station that will become a key link in the regional and statewide transportation systems.

Local, regional and federal officials broke ground on the $46 million project June 24 near the temporary – and wooden – station that has stood since 2000.

The rail station on the Burlington Northern Santa Fe tracks is on Longacres Way in Tukwila, sandwiched between West Valley Highway and Interstate 405.

“Today marks a long-awaited milestone.

Sounder rider access is improving in South King County,” said Julia Patterson, vice chairperson of the Sound Transit board.

The station built on raised platforms next to the tracks currently has more than 1,300 weekday boardings, making it the second-most popular facility on a south line that serves about 10,000 riders a day.

The station serves Sounder commuter rail and Amtrak Cascades service; the temporary station will remain open during construction.

When complete in fall 2014, the permanent station will offer 390 parking spaces, improved transit connections, storage for 76 bicycles, four electrical charging stations, passenger shelters and public art.

Besides Patterson, participating in the ceremony were U.S. Rep. Adam Smith, Federal Railroad Administrator Joseph Szabo, Sound Transit Board member and King County Executive Dow Constantine,

State Rep. Steve Bergquist, and Tukwila City Council President Kathy Hougardy, as well as Renton City Council members Greg Taylor and Marcie Palmer.

The cities of Tukwila and Renton have worked together on planning for the station for the past several years to ensure it works well with the development and transportation goals of each city.

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whom she married in 1957 after graduating from Foster High School.

Betty was a founding member of the Tukwila Children’s Foundation and served as an officer in many capacities. She served on the board of the Rainier Symphony, helping bring the arts to Tukwila and South King County.

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“The investments in a new structure, additional parking, and improved access for those walking, riding, and taking the bus will enhance transportation connections for those who depend on transit for their travel needs,” she said.

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Memorial service for Betty Gully A memorial service for Betty Jean Gully, remembered for her love for her family and the Tukwila community, is Saturday, July 20.

The community is invited to the service at 3 p.m. at the Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Ave. S. Betty, who died June 10, 2013, was preceded in death by her husband Paul,

Local, regional and federal dignitaries broke ground June 24 on the new Sounder Station in Tukwila. Dean A. Radford, Tukwila Reporter

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Tukwila’s school team is in place superintendency is not just another step on her career ladder. She really wants to be here.

She’s doing all the right things, listening to her staff and, importantly, to her diverse community. She’s already facilitated a retreat on cultural competency.

The School Board liked her enthusiasm and energy. I like that, too. But she’s got another quallity: Dean A. Radford

EDITOR’S NOTE

There’s still work to be done on some difficult but critical issues, but the Tukwila School District now has the team in place to resolve them equitably.

The school district is lucky to have Nancy Coogan as its new superintendent. She comes with the credentials to deal with race and cultural issues that the district has faced in recent times.

In her most recent job, in Seattle, she was responsible for diverse schools that mirror those in Tukwila.

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she’s down to earth. She willingly climbed up on the exercise bars at the Foster High School track for my photo shoot with her.

I took photos of her at the iconic Foster rock, too. She understands what that rock means to the community, thanks to her unofficial district historian, Pat Larson.

Larson is the new principal at Foster, although she’s not new to Foster or Tukwila. She grew up in Tukwila and is a Bulldog herself.

She’ll provide the stability needed in a position that’s been filled by six people in the last seven years.

The district also has new administrators who will oversee human resources and finances.

But it will take an entire village to raise the Tukwila School Disrict to a new level. That means that students, parents and community leaders all will need to work together. It’s good to hear that the City of Tukwila and the Tukwila School District will meet regularly to discuss issues of common concern. That’s a key partnership and I am certain there are others the district could form, including with the Chamber of Commerce.

Emergency services biggest employee pool Where does the money go?

The majority of city revenues is spent on salaries and benefits of employees who provide the services that we expect. As of June 5, 2013, we employ 327 regular fulltime and part-time employees.

Let’s look at each department starting with the largest. I will point out union affiliations and non-represented (NR). TL763 is Teamsters Local No. 763.

1. Police Department – 85 employees. 4 are NR. 81 are represented by the Police Guild, United Steel Workers and TL763.

2. Fire Department – 68 employees. 4 are NR. 64 are represented by IAFF Local No. 2088 and TL763.

3. Public Works – 64 employees.

9 are NR. 55 are represented by TL763.

4. Parks and Recreation – 35 employees. 2 are NR. 33 are represented by TL763.

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NR. 21 are represented by TL763.

6. Mayor’s Office (includes human services and city clerk) – 16 employees (not including the mayor). 7 are NR. 9 are represented by TL763.

7. Finance Department – 12 employees. 2 are NR. 10 are represented by TL763.

8. Court – 9 employees. 1 is NR. 8 are represented by TL763.

9. Information Technology Department – 7 employees. 2 are NR. 5 are represented by TL763.

tukwilaletter People of all ages gathered Thursday, July 4, at Fort Dent for Tukwila’s annual Independence Day fireworks show. Our family arrived at 8 p.m. and found the park filled with families having a wonderful time.

The event configuration this year was different, and I am actually writing to congratulate Rick Still and his team for putting on a great event; the new setup was substantially better

10. Human Resources Department – 4 employees. All 4 are NR. 11. Metropolitan Park District – 2 employees. Both are represented

by TL763.

12. City Council – 1 NR employee.

The largest departments are police, fire and public works. Almost half of our city employees serve in the police and fire departments.

The daytime population of Tukwila averages well over 100,000 people and includes large businesses with

special requirements. This accounts for the size of our public safety departments.

Unions and collective bargaining are good for everyone concerned; most of our employees have representation. Teamsters Local No. 763 represents about half of all our city employees. This union has a particularly important responsibility to work with the city during tough times. Unions traditionally have a last-in, first-out policy when layoffs are necessary. To the consternation of many, this resulted in the loss of our preschool program at the Parks and Recreation Department; this program will start again in 2014.

Union members should work with their union to allow some exceptions to the last-in, first-out policy.

Correction: A reader of my School Board election column advised me that all Tukwila voters can vote for all school board positions. I appreciate the correction. The primary is Aug. 6.

Tukwila Reporter columnist Chuck Parrish can be reached at editor@tukwilareporter.com.

What a great Fourth of July than the years past.

The plethora of large inflatable bounce houses was a huge hit. My kids as well as most the kids in the City of Tukwila really enjoyed them. For about 30 minutes, fireworks boomed, crackled and sizzled, lighting up the sky for thousands to see. With each explosion, the crowd “oohed” and “aahed” in amazement. The music was outstanding as usual and the overall buzz of the

event was intoxicating. I did not see a large police presence, and honestly it was not needed.

Again, I want to thank the Tukwila Parks and Recreation team as well as our mayor for a job well done. This was definitely worth the $26,000 in taxpayers’ money.

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The state completed its gypsymoth eradication efforts in Tukwila the morning of July 8 with the aerial spraying of about 180 acres.

The aerial spraying followed four ground treatments with a biological insecticide at a 10 1/2-acre core site on Interurban Avenue South in Tukwila starting in the spring.

During the one-time, 30-minute flight starting at 5 a.m., the plane dispensed small flakes of an insect pheromone that will disrupt the

Parks district needs executive director The City of Tukwila’s Metropolitan Park District Board of Commissioners is looking to hire a part-time executive director to oversee Tukwila Pool operations.

Duties of the director will include administer on-going projects and activities; establish and implement polices and operating procedures; assist the district in serving citizens; and represent the board to staff and staff to the board.

Anyone interested in the job can apply to MPD Executive Director Subcommittee Chair Allan Ekberg,

c/o Laurel Humphrey, 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188.

Information also is available at http://www.tukwilawa.gov/personnel/ employ.html.

The deadline for applicants is 4 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 2.

Deadline soon for garage sale The deadline to sign up is July 20 for the 20th annual City of Tukwila Garage Sale Aug. 17 and 18.

It’s a chance to turn unwanted household goods into cash and provide someone else with something useful.

The garage sale is publicized in local newspapers and on the City of Tukwila’s website and the city will distribute printed copies.

Besides online registration at www. tukwilawa.gov, participants can sign up in the following ways: • Email: recycle@tukwilawa.gov • Phone: 206-433-7178 • Mail: City of Tukwila, Recycling Program 6300 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, WA 98188

Man accused of running prostitution ring from motel

BY STEVE HUNTER SHUNTER@TUKWILAREPORTER.COM

King County prosecutors have charged a 29-year-old Seattle man with promoting sexual abuse of a minor for allegedly running a prostitution ring out of Tukwila motel.

In addition to the pimping charge, Jamaal J. Bomber also faces federal drug charges for investigation of selling crack cocaine. He stayed for a couple of months at the Knight’s Inn motel, 14110 Tukwila International Boulevard, according to charging papers filed June 28 in King County Superior Court.

Bomber is in custody of the U.S. Marshal’s Office at the Federal Detention Center in SeaTac in connection with the drug charges.

Once the federal case is resolved, federal officials will transfer Bomber to King County for prosecution of the promoting sexual abuse of a minor charge, said Ian Goodhew, spokesman for the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

The Knight’s Inn is one of five motels along a stretch of commercial properties that the Tukwila City

Council voted earlier this year for the city to use condemnation, if necessary, to buy up to seven, crime-infested properties along Tukwila International Boulevard. City officials continue to look into the purchases of those properties.

On March 6, Seattle Police and Tukwila Police were investigating a missing 16-year-old Renton girl who they believed to be in the company of her boyfriend, an acquaintance of Bomber’s. Tukwila Police found the missing girl March 13 in her boyfriend’s room at the Knight’s Inn. Detectives learned from the girl’s boyfriend that Bomber allegedly ran a prostitution ring out of his motel room, pimping upward of eight or nine females, including three or four juveniles.

Bomber would transport the females daily to various locations along Pacific Highway in Seattle, Tukwila and SeaTac, according to charging papers.

Tukwila Police arrested two women March 26 on prostitution charges that helped lead them to Bomber and his use of juveniles as prostitutes along Tukwila International Boulevard.

Police also connected escort ads on

backpage.com with Bomber’s room at the Knight’s Inn. Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) undercover officers, who were investigating Bomber’s brother for illegal gun sales, eventually set up with Bomber to host a party at the Extended Stay hotel in Tukwila that would feature five or six prostitutes. On June 14, four females arrived at the hotel room and all four offered sex for money to undercover agents.

A short time later that day, police arrested Bomber in his room at the Knight’s Inn. They found him with a 16-year-old who he reportedly had been attempting to persuade to join the other four females sent as prostitutes to the Extended Stay hotel.

“There is evidence that the defendant prostituted or attempted to prostitute four other girls during the period of this investigation,” wrote Valiant L. Richey, senior deputy prosecuting attorney, in charging documents.

Bomber has a lengthy criminal history that includes convictions for numerous drug charges as well as motor vehicle theft, assault and malicious mischief.

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The candidates are incumbent Mary E. Fertakis, Jennifer L. Johnson and John A Barbee.

The names of the top two vote getters will appear on the November general election ballot.

There are four City Council positions up for re-election, but the incumbents are running unopposed.

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Help Tukwila celebrate the 30th anniversary of National Night Out Against Crime August 6, 2013 marks the 30th anniversary of National Night Out Against Crime (NNO) – a night for communities to stand together and promote awareness, safety and neighborhood unity. NNO showcases the vital importance of police-community partnerships and citizen involvement in our fight for a safer America.

Parties registering early will receive a packet of crime prevention materials for the event, including copies of the winning artwork from the NNO poster contest offered through a partnership of the Tukwila Police Department and Tukwila School District 5th grade classes.

On Tuesday, August 6 after 5:00pm, Tukwila Police and Fire Departments – along with City Council members, Code Enforcement officers and Tukwila Human Services representatives – will visit each neighborhood event “registered� by Thursday, August 1. Southcenter employees of Target – a national sponsor to NNO – will also be visiting neighborhood parties, with free prizes for kids.

Types of neighborhood events vary. Most neighborhoods plan a potluck barbecue to take advantage of the wide and wonderful ethnic food contributions Tukwila residents have to offer. Let your imagination go!

Make this 30th anniversary the biggest Night Out Against Crime ever in Tukwila, bringing neighbors together for a fun evening with a purpose! Register your event online on Tukwila’s Crime Prevention page at TukwilaWA.gov/police/PDCrimeP. Please contact Community Policing Coordinator Chris Partman at C.Partman@TukwilaWA.gov or call 206431-2197, for more information or to register your event.

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Council Chat is a monthly chance to stop by and informally talk with one of your Tukwila City Councilmembers about anything on your mind regarding your community.

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Ideas for summer fun in Tukwila (part 2) The city of Tukwila does a great job of providing things to do and places to go during the summer. In fact, there wasn’t enough room in last month’s City Pages to finish the list. So here it is, Part 2, with updated information, a few activity reminders, and even more opportunities to enjoy yourself in Tukwila this summer!

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Join your neighbors for a barbecue, make some new friends, and have a conversation about neighborhood safety during the NATIONAL NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME on Tuesday, August 6. City officials will be dropping by the events to chat and answer any questions you may have for them. For information on a location near you contact your local Block Watch Captain or Chris Partman at 206-431-2197.

On Saturdays and Sundays after 12:00 NOON, Juniors can play GOLF for only $4 at Tukwila’s beautiful Foster Golf Links.

Summer in September? Here in the Northwest we hang on tightly! On Friday, September 20, celebrate Tukwila’s diversity with the COMMUNITY HERITAGE AND CULTURE CELEBRATION. The event starts after school at Foster High School and lasts until 7:00PM. We’ll be sharing our cultures through music, dance, art, displays, and our own Taste of Tukwila, with foods from around the world.

FAMILIES & KIDS OF ALL AGES Our warm weather makes the TUKWILA POOL the place to be. Don’t forget the Scout’s Swim Day event on July 20, and a Floating Movie Night on August 31. Come enjoy daily Open Swims, weekdays 3:00–4:00PM and on weekends 1:00–3:00PM. Lessons, lap swims, fitness classes‌ for more info, call 206-267-2350.

IT’S FOR KIDS, ALL FOR FREE! This year’s TOUCH-A-TRUCK event will be in the Foster High School parking lot on Saturday July 27, 10:00AM–2:00PM. Kids can kick a few tires and honk some loud big rig horns.

Come to the TUKWILA KID’S FESTIVAL on Saturday, August 10, from 12:00 to 4:00PM at Cascade View Park (14211 - 37th Avenue S); visit interactive booths, exhibits and more.

Keep cool Wednesdays in August at TCC’s Spray Park during the noon hour, while listening to various artists at the PEANUT BUTTER & JAM concerts for kids (and big people, too!)

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT The Foster High School drama department will present its CASTT SUMMER THEATER PERFORMANCES on July 19 and 20 in Foster High School’s Performing Arts Center. These plays are performed by our local students and adults. Come see your friends be stars!

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Volunteer to help make Tukwila a better place to live. PITCH IN FOR PARKS hosts a monthly clean-up event at our local parks. On August 3, just show up at Cascade View Community Park at 9:00AM, ready to go.

RESTORE THE DUWAMISH SHORELINE CHALLENGE rallies us to help the shoreline by clearing out blackberries and other unwanted stuff and replanting native vegetation. For more information about upcoming work parties, visit www.

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Interested in participating in Tukwila’s Volunteer Program?

Contact Tracy Gallaway at the Tukwila Community Center at 206-768-2822 or via email at volunteer@TukwilaWA.gov.

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Tukwila Police hold second annual poster contest for National Night Out Against Crime The Tukwila Police Department once again had the pleasure of 1st place â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Issabella Same â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thorndyke Elementary working with Tukwila School District fifth graders for its Second $100 gift card (donated by the Tukwila Police Guild) Annual NNO Poster Contest. Created to support the National $25 gift cards (donated each by Target and Fun Center) Night Out Against Crime, this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contest Pizza party for her class (Dominoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pizza in SeaTac) theme was â&#x20AC;&#x153;Help Tukwila Give Crime the 2nd place â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jennifer Flores Santos â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tukwila Elementary Boot.â&#x20AC;? Tukwila supplied poster board and $50 gift card (donated by Target), $25 gift card (donated by Fun Center) prizes; the rest was up to the students and $15 gift card for Cold Stone Creamery (donated by Tukwila Police) their imaginations.

3rd place â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sanela Musinovic â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cascade View Elemenatary The posters were judged by the PDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Com$25 gift card (donated by Target), $25 gift card (donated by Fun Center) munity Relations Committee, Crime Prevention Team, and Chief Michael Villa. After The winning students will present their posters to the City Council at its Regular Meeting scheduled for Monday, August 5 at 7:00pm. much deliberation, the top choices were:

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South 178th Street realignment project begins As part of a public-private partnership with Segale Properties, South 178th Street is being realigned. The realignment project started in late May 2013 and should be completed by July 2014. The old roadway intersected Southcenter Parkway at South 180th Street. The new South 178th Street will intersect Southcenter Parkway at Segale Park Drive C. Currently, the rough grading has been completed and utility installation is underway. Utilities include water main, sewer main, storm drain, power and gas. This work will take place the rest of the summer, followed by final grading for the roadway, curbs and sidewalk.

For more detailed information, stay up-to-date with construction updates, progress photos and FAQs on the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website: TukwilaWA.gov.

Nominate your â&#x20AC;&#x153;Treasure of Tukwilaâ&#x20AC;?

Each year the City of Tukwila recognizes individuals who have made significant, extraordinary contributions to the quality of life in Tukwila.

A â&#x20AC;&#x153;Treasures of Tukwilaâ&#x20AC;? award is given on an annual basis to a citizen selected for his/her contribution to the civic health of the community.

Candidates may be nominated by citizens, any City Commission or Board, or a City employee.

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The City of Tukwila is reviewing and updating its Comprehensive Plan, the long-term â&#x20AC;&#x153;blue printâ&#x20AC;? for how the community develops. State law requires cities to review and update their Comprehensive Plans periodically. Tukwila is amending its Comprehensive Plan to meet state and regional requirements, make the Plan clearer and easier to use, and to incorporate community priorities from Tukwilaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new Strategic Plan On Monday, August 12, 2013, the Tukwila City Council will hold a Public Hearing at 7:00pm in the Council Chambers, 6200 Southcenter Boulevard in Tukwila. The Council will take comments on the Planning Commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recommended amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. Topics to be considered will be Natural Environment (Urban Forestry), Utilities, Capital Facilities, Transportation, Southcenter/Urban Center, and Shoreline (narrative only). For more information, call Rebecca Fox in Tukwilaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Development Department at 206-431-3683, or email Rebecca.Fox@TukwilaWA.gov.

The application form and additional information is available on the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website (TukwilaWA.gov), via email (Kathy.Stetson@TukwilaWA.gov), or call 206-431-3671.

Human Services Board member needed As a citizen representative on a seven-member Board, you learn about human service needs and resources available in the Tukwila community, helping to determine how the City selects which programs to fund for assisting people in need. The Board meets every two months, for one or two hours during the day, in the Office of Human Services at 6300 Southcenter Boulevard. Experience with human services is helpful, but not required. For information, please call the Human Services Office at 206-433-7180.

You can make a meaningful contribution to your community. Commission information and application forms are available at Tukwila City Hall, Tukwilaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Center, or online at TukwilaWA.gov/mayor/boards.pdf.

Tukwila businesses have been volunteering to do the hard work of restoring wetland, stream and river buffers this spring and summer. For Earth Day, a group from the Tukwila office of the King County Housing Authority again picked up trash and pulled out invasive plants at the Tukwila Pond Wetland Buffer along Andover Park West. In May, volunteers from the Tukwila office of Prologis removed invasive vegetation at the Cottage Creek buffer (adjacent to City Hall), and planted additional native plants to help maintain the recently restored riverbank habitat. Tukwila Target employees regularly pick up trash from Tukwila Pond Park, and plan to help restore native vegetation next to the pond.

Nominations will be accepted through July 31, 2013. If you would like to nominate someone for the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Treasures of Tukwilaâ&#x20AC;? award, please complete the nomination form available on the City Website and return it to Joyce Trantina at City Hall, 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila WA 98188.

Throughout the month of May, Tukwilaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Equity and Diversity Commission collected books at various City locations for Tukwilaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s elementaryage students. This book drive gathered more than 500 books to be shared with students as a way to encourage reading during summer break. Thanks go to those who provided drop-off locations: Tukwila School District, Southwest King County Chamber Office, Rainier Cancer Center, City of Tukwila, Sea-Tac Airport, and the Tukwila Cultural and Heritage Museum. And to the generous residents and businesses across the City who provided these books: a big THANK YOU! Have a wonderful summer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; keep reading!

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In April staff from Federal Express pitched in to grub out blackberries and other weeds along the Duwamish River shoreline, as part of the Restore the Duwamish Shoreline Challenge. The Challenge is a joint effort of BECU, Forterra, the King Conservation District, and the City of Tukwila to restore a 1.5-mile section of shoreline habitat along part of the Green River trail. Other community and local business volunteers aided this project as part of the Duwamish Alive Event, also in April.

None of this restoration would happen without business and community volunteers, who help the City improve habitat for fish and other wildlife and provide educational and viewing opportunities for the public. If your business (or you as an individual) would like to help out on any of these ongoing projects please contact Volunteer@TukwilaWA.gov. For more information about the Restore the Duwamish Shoreline Challenge, visit www.RestoreTheDuwamish.org.

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Cover photo Nancy Coogan sits on exercise bars at Foster stadium. Dean A. Radford, Tukwila Reporter

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Nancy Coogan off to fast start as superintendent

BY MICHELLE CONERLY

Nancy Coogan, the new superintendent of the Tukwila School District, isn’t wasting any time.

Already, she’s held two community forums and plans to coordinate more throughout the upcoming school year.

On July 8, the district conducted training in cultural competency.

She also has a three-year strategic plan in mind to help improve the district.

What’s surprising is she didn’t officially start as superintendent until July 1.

Coogan was chosen in March to be the new superintendent of the Tukwila School District after a lengthy seven-month search process. Applicants from all over the country applied for the position, but it was Coogan’s energy and enthusiasm that attracted the School Board to the seasoned administrator.

Coogan says she’s had her eyes set on the Tukwila school superintendent’s job for years.

Coogan earned her masters in special education and her administrative credentials from City University. She also graduated from Washington State University’s superintendent program. Prior to experience as the executive director of schools in the central region in the Seattle Public School District, Coogan was the principal of Olym-

pic Middle School in the Mukilteo School District.

During her time in Seattle, Coogan also was a member of the Professional Education Advisory Boards of Seattle Pacific University and City University and served on the Seattle University’s Youth Advisory Board.

With a background rooted in diversity and equity, Coogan is ready to address any and all areas of concern Nancy Coogan in her new school community.

Adjustments in leadership must be made, moving from the central region of Seattle, an area that serves about 10,000 children, to Tukwila, a district with about 3,000 students.

Coogan recognizes the pros and cons of such a tightknit working environment.

“I think the challenges are that you wear multiple hats,” she said. “I think the benefits are I think I could do some really good work with five schools and really know what’s going on in each and every building.”

But before she gets her hands dirty, Coogan understands that to address any issues, she must listen for the wants and needs of the community.

“I think as a new leader coming into the district, it would be really smart for me to listen,” she said. “Listen for understanding but also sit back and watch to know what’s working really well.”

One area Coogan plans to address is the disconnect in communication she sees between the central office and the

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“It causes me to pause because the work on the ground is so challenging as is the work in the central office,” she said.

“But we can’t lose sight of what people are doing day-in and day-out, because the demands of the job are becoming untenable. We’ve got to take care of our people.”

Another area Coogan hopes to focus on in her first year is building trust throughout the district. “(My goal is) to build the trust within the organization through on-going communication, knowing what’s going on on the Nancy Coogan ground, and then to cultiTukwila school superintendent vate community as a system,” she said.

One reoccurring theme in Coogan’s career centers around equity, a complex idea that she’s introduced during her time working with students, staff and faculty in Seattle.

“I view my work through an equity lens,” Coogan said. “(Meaning) how do I provide access for each and every and all? All means all and not for just some.”

But Coogan’s ready to get the ball rolling as soon as possible, hoping that by the end of her first year, positive changes will be evident throughout the district.

“I think I can have a very thorough qualitative picture (of what’s going on) by the end of my first semester and definitely by the end of my first year where I can paint a picture about the culture of the ethos of all the buildings that I serve,” she said.

“I view my work through an equity lens.”

(To comment on this story, contact Editor Dean Radford at dradford@tukwilareporter.com.)

Wright appeals transfer

BY DEAN A. RADFORD DRADFORD@TUKWILAREPORTER.COM

Daryl Wright, who served seven years as Foster High School’s vice principal, appealed to the Tukwila School Board last week to set aside his transfer to a teaching position at Cascade View Elementary School.

Wright was notified of the transfer effective in the coming school year in a letter dated May 31 by interim Superintendent Mellody Matthes.

In an executive session July 9, School Board members listened to presentations by Wright’s atDaryl Wright torney, Joan Mell, and by a Tukwila School District attorney, Onik’a I. Gilliam.

The board has 10 days, or sometime in the new few days, to decide whether to set aside Wright’s transfer.

Wright is one of nine plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the Tukwila School District that outlines issues of racial discrimination experienced by faculty and staff members

within the district.

Matthes wrote in the letter that the reason for Wright’s transfer was to meet district staffing needs and “your expressed desires . . . to work with and make a difference to the district’s most diverse community and student body.”

Mell, the attorney who is representing the nine employees in the lawsuit, offered another reason for Wright’s transfer in a story in the June Tukwila Reporter.

“Mr. Wright views this as a demotion and retaliatory action by the specific people he has complained about in terms of their unwillingness to respect him as an African-American male and role model in the community,” said Mell.

In an email to the Tukwila Reporter June 7, Mike Patterson, counsel for the district, expressed that Wright’s assignment transfer was not connected to the lawsuit in any way.

A number of teachers and a former interim principal at Foster spoke July 9 of Wright’s contributions to Foster’s students and staff, including acting as a role model for other African American men.

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Pat Larson comes home to Foster as principal

BY MICHELLE CONERLY

Like reuniting with an old friend, Pat Larson is reacquainting herself with Foster High School.

Gone so long, she wondered where applying for the principalship would be like taking a step back in time. After much debate, her decision became evident.

“I think it’s time to go home,” she said.

Larson was chosen in May as the new principal of Foster High School, a position much different from her previous years there. Not only did she teach at Foster 16 years ago, four generations of her family – her grandparents, parents, children, husband and herself – all graduated as Bulldogs.

Having the background and knowledge of not just the school but the community as well, Larson knew that she could bring a unique perspective to Foster, one not rooted in the past but focused on improving the school for the future.

“It’s not the same school (as when I taught there),” she said. “I’m not going back to a safe zone. I’m going forward to something different.”

But the school isn’t the only thing that’s changed.

For the past 14 years, Larson has held teaching positions and principalships in neighboring school districts before finding a home at the Career Academy at Truman High School in Federal Way. There, her colleagues described her as an “agent of change” due to her developed leadership skills and motivation for improvement.

“I’m a systems thinker,” Larson said. “I know enough

about how schools should look and feel. . . . There’s a rhythm to school about the expectations (on) how you behave, how you come and go. It doesn’t have to be rigid, but it has to flow.”

Drawing from those experiences, Larson knew her wellseasoned skills could serve the Tukwila community and most importantly, the students and teachers at Foster.

“I’ve learned so much from all my other experiences,” she said. “And I can learn a lot from the teachers here and what they’ve been through during the time I’ve been gone.”

Looking in from the outside as a community member, Larson was able to keep up with the changes, good and bad, surPat Larson rounding Foster High School. Now, in a position where she can spark change, Larson hopes to address the same concerns she once held and help the school improve its reputation.

“I don’t think there’s been consistent, positive communication out to the community,” Larson said. “The relationship between the district and the city has melted away over time. There’s no way that the school, this district cannot be working in synergy with the city because so many of the decisions at the city level directly impact the school.”

Already officials with the school district and city are planning to meet regularly.

Foster grad honored Alyne Sanchez of Tukwila, a graduate of Foster High School, was honored as one of seven Presidential Scholars during the Western Washington University commencement at June 15.

The award was presented by university president Bruce Shepard.

Presidential Scholar awards honor top students in six colleges for their exceptional scholarship and service to the university and community. Sanchez graduated in the Alyne Sanchez of Tukwila, right, a gradu- College of Humanities and Social Sciences ate of Foster High School, was honored as a – Humanities.

Presidential Scholar by Western Washington She is the daughter of Maria Guadalupe.

Among various points of improvement, Larson hopes to establish more professional development programs for educators and begin the accreditation process in order to boost the school’s instructional reputation.

Although Larson has big plans for Foster, her primary goal for the upcoming year is to listen – to the teachers, students, and staff – in order to address issues facing the school, all the while never forgetting why she’s there.

“It really is about the kids,” Larson said. “I want to start with the kids.”

(To comment on this story, contact Editor Dean Radford at dradford@tukwilareporter.com)

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[ WRIGHT from page 8] the open meeting but did not speak in the executive session that followed. It was the first board meeting for the district’s new superintendent, Nancy Coogan.

He spoke of an achievement gap in Tukwila’s schools that’s the result of race, poverty and language.

“We have to develop better ways to address these issues in the future, instead of the current practice of pointing fingers, denying there is a problem, or silencing those trying to have the conversation,” he said. “I am one of many trying to have the conversation.”

Throughout his message, he said, “Race

and cultural competency matter.”

On July 8 the school district conducted training in cultural competency.

He ended by asking that the board keep him as assistant principal of Foster.

“Over the last seven years, as six principals have come and gone, I have demonstrated my effectiveness as a leader, my loyalty, my values and my integrity,” he said.

In a statement, the school district indicated the School Board, acting as an appellate board, would consider all the information before issuing its decision within 10 days. During that time, the school district will not fill the open assistant principal position at Foster.

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This spring Mrs. Caldwell decided to take her mission a step further and donate her personalized books to children who couldn’t afford them. She reached out to Cascade View Elementary and offered to create a unique, personalized book for each child in the first grade. Teachers filled out a form with names and other information on each child and Mrs. Caldwell turned that data into a unique, hard-bound book for each one.

The books were personally delivered during the last week of school and when each child discovered that their book was written about them, the looks of astonishment

and delight on their faces were priceless. Teachers and staff who were able to witness the gift-giving wiped tears from their eyes as they watched their students’ react with pure joy. The pictures attached can attest to the impact that this donation made on the students.

The books were delivered with the introduction: “First graders, we want you to read lots and lots this summer, and that’s why you are getting your very own book written about YOU. Please read it over and over to your grown-ups at home, the kids in your neighborhood, and even your pets!”

Exclamations of: “Teacher! That’s my name! That’s my name!” and “Wow - this is all about ME,” were among the comments heard around the classroom.

The first graders and staff of Cascade View are very grateful to Mrs. Caldwell for the generous gift that is making kids very excited to read this summer.

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