Bonney Lake and Sumner Courier-Herald, October 09, 2013

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By Theresa De Lay Staff Writer

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Weather The forecast calls for partly sunny skies today, Wednesday, with areas of fog in the morning. Highs to 60 and overnight lows to 42. Thursday chances to cloudy skies with a chance of rain and highs to 58. Friday call for partly sunny skies and a chance of rain returns over the weekend with highs to 60.

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Bonney Lake High School students enjoying Halloween early. From left to right, Chris Coons, Bryce Terry, Tyler Free, and Ryan Noborakawa. Photos by Kevin Hanson

After months of awareness efforts by the SwimSafe coalition, it stands to reason the program was a success. Zero water-related deaths were reported at Lake Tapps during the 2013 summer season. Sponsors of the coalition include: Pierce County, the city of Bonney Lake, East Pierce Fire and Rescue (EPFR), Bonney Lake Police Department (BLPD), Sumner School District, Dieringer School District and Cascade Water Alliance. The coalition was formed in response to three deaths at the lake in 2012. Agency representatives met regularly to discuss community education. Solutions included an amped-up lifejacket loaner program by EPFR and improved signage around the lake. A group of students from Lake Tapps Middle School designed a memorial for Allan Yorke Park, which serves as a solemn reminder to swim safely. BLPD conducted marine patrols and safety inspections, as well as water safety demonstrations at local elementary schools. “The Lake Tapps community stepped up to bring hope out of tragedy by creating a multilayer drowning prevention campaign to help swimmers and boaters,” said Fire Chief Jerry Thorson. “Seeing no water related deaths this

See swimsafe, Page 22

Agape Adoptions collects shoes for children Agape Adoptions delivers donated shoes to children living in Uganda By Sarah Wehmann Staff Writer

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ike the Pacific Northwest, the rainy season has begun in Uganda and many children lack proper footwear. Walk-

ing barefoot can lead to infection and disease that could leave those without shoes disabled or permanently disfigured. Agape Adoptions is collecting new or gently-used children’s shoes in all sizes to help youths living in a children’s home in Kampala, Uganda. The drive will continue through Oct. 15 according to Clarissa Moll, communications coordinator for Agape Adop-

tions. Shoes can be dropped off at Agape Adoptions’ office in downtown Sumner. “It is the rainy season in Uganda right now,” Moll said, “so shoes that wear well in wet conditions are best.” Executive Director Myriam Avery will be traveling to Uganda later this month and she will take all donated shoes with her. Any

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Three brothers pose at a children’s home in Kampala, Uganda. Photo courtesy of Agape Adoptions.

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