Bonney Lake and Sumner Courier-Herald, October 22, 2014

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Daffodil students practice walking to school By Ray Still Staff Writer

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Weather The forecast For today, Wednesday, calls for rain and a high to 61 with overnight lows to 53. Rain continues Thursday with highs to 59 and lows to 49. Friday calls for showers with highs to 63. A chance of showers continues Saturday and Sunday with highs to 62 and lows to 51.

In recognition of International Walk to School Day, more than 50 Daffodil Elementary students walked to their school with East Pierce Fire and Rescue clowns and the Sumner Police Department squad cars leading the way. “Walking to school is a great way for kids to get exercise and reduce traffic congestion near schools,”

said East Pierce Fire Chief Jerry Thorson. “We are making every effort to raise awareness of pedestrian hazards and provide leadership and resources to keep kids safe and improve the quality of life in our communities.” During the walk, East Pierce safety clowns Bunkers and Highrise gave kids safety tips on how to be aware when crossing the street, noticing hazards or dangerous situations, and the importance

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Daffodil Elementary students walked to school for International Walk to School Day Oct. 15. Photos by Ray still

Film festival remembers 31st District Senate debate: Part III Milotte history, legacy By Ray Still Staff Writer

The Milotte Festival weekend

third annual Wildlife Film kicked off last with the 1952

Milotte and Disney “Water Birds” film and the 2012 DisneyNature film “Chimpanzee”. This year also featured guest speaker Bill Wallauer, the cinematog-

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of crosswalk and traffic light signs. More than 250,000 schoolchildren across the nation participate in Walk to School Day in order to learn safe walking skills. “Our children learn by mimicking what they see,” said Dina Sutherland, East Pierce public education specialist. “By walking with them on International Walk to School Day, we can show children how to

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rapher for the Jane Goodall Institute. Wallauer filmed “chimpanzee.” Wallauer gave the audience a behind-the-scenes presentation in the making of the film, which took three years to make. The festival was hosted by the Greater Bonney Lake Historical Society, and the event was at the Bonney Lake Justice and Municipal Center. The Milotte Film Festival started in 2012 in order to honor the legacy of Elma and Alfred Milotte, said Bonney Lake Councilman Mark Hamilton. The councilman helped start the festival three years ago. “The Milottes wanted to share nature with the public, especially kids,” Hamilton said. “They had a lifelong love of nature.” Hamilton approached

This is the final installment of the in-paper debate between Rep. Cathy Dahlquist, R-Enumclaw, and Sen. Pam Roach, R-Auburn – the two candidates vying for the 31st District seat in the state Senate. The first and second installments Cathy Dahlquist were published in the previous two editions and can be found at www. blscourierherald.com. The general election is Nov. 4. Ballots for the all-mail election are out now and must be postmarked by Nov. 4. Editor’s note: The third debate was to be two questions from the candidates to their opposition and a final summary of Pam Roach the candidate’s position. Dahlquist is the only candidate who sent questions and a summary statement. The parameters for the final debate were the candidates were to send questions to The Courier-Herald and the questions would then be forwarded to the opposing candidate.

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