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Tukwila’s spirit of giving The annual Spirit of Giving toy collection event to is 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday (Nov. 22) at Westfield Southcenter south parking lot. Also being accepted are cash and food for the Tukwila Pantry. Each holiday, Tukwila Parks and Recreation organizes a holiday giving program in partnership with the Tukwila Police De-
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partment and the Tukwila School District for local children in need. The program relies on citizens who are interested in purchasing new gift items for them. Any individual or business that wants to participate can contact Sharon Fisher at 206-768-2822 or at shannon.fisher@tukwilawa.gov.
Frank Wesley and John P. Walkup stand together at the Tukwila Park in the 1930s. Tukwila Historical Society
Potholes along the way BY PAT BRODIN TUKWILA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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Currently state and local governments are experiencing budget cutbacks in funding for Public Works infrastructure. Most notable is the serious condition of bridges throughout Washington. For Tukwila, the old deteriorating Boeing Access Bridge, identified as a key regional transportation link, is in need of significant rehabilitation. Historically speaking, this is nothing new to Tukwila when one considers the brokendown streets in the 1930s during the Great Depression. The conditions in the city were so appalling, it prompted some drastic action by a group of citizens calling for a special election to dis-incorporate Tukwila. When J.R. Walkup became the city’s mayor in 1928, he took the charge that Tukwila was “not a pretty place.” Council minutes for this time period mention willows, thistles and noxious brush growing in the thoroughfares, vandalism, property damage, and citizenry throwing refuse in the street. The town still had a problem with wayward animals, cows, horses and goats, as well as dogs running about freely. An ordinance still exists to this day in the Tukwila Municipal Code forbidding this nuisance. The Tukwila Avenue (South 144th Street) viaduct was condemned and dismantled and boardwalks were rotting underfoot. Led by the outspoken Hiram Blankenship, who appeared everywhere with his pet monkey on his shoulder, the disincorporation faction reiterated that the community would be better off as part of unincorporated King County. Complaints focused on the cost of improvements, fees, and bond issues. In October 1932 a petition with 142 signatures was presented by a group of citizens to the town council to disincorporate. While things looked bleak for Tukwila, it went from bad to worse. Unbeknownst to Mayor Walkup or the town council, the Washington State Senate entertained a bill providing for the disincorporation of Tukwila. State Sen. Paul House said a delegation, purporting to reflect the civic sentiment of Tukwila, asked him to introduce the bill. Civic leaders at
Plank walkways lined Tukwila streets in the 1930s, in this view on Tukwila North Hill looking toward Interurban Avenue. Tukwila Historical Society
the time branded the delegation as a group of imposters. Led by Mayor Walkup, Tukwila was determined that this “iniquitous legislation” shall not come to pass. The bill never made it to the Executive Office of Gov. Martin. At the end of 1932 John R. Walkup stepped down as mayor and his son John P. Walkup took the reins as the new mayor of Tukwila. The Walkups maintained continuity in government and brought stability and long-term planning to the municipality. Undaunted by any “dastardly political plot” for the disincorporation of the town, the mayor and council forged on reuniting the community with dedicated zeal. Out of this came the successful negotiations with Seattle initiated by former Mayor Bergquist for access to Cedar River Water Supply. With a new water system, homemakers all over Tukwila turned on their spigots and filled their tea kettles. The progressive minded J.P. Walkup acquired land for Tukwila’s official public park which came to be known as Tukwila Park. The “Land of Hazelnuts” began recovering from the Depression and was once again on its way to becoming a thriving community. Pat Brodin is a member of the Tukwila Historical Society. The society operates the Tukwila Heritage and Cultural Center, 14475 59th Ave. S. The center can be reached by phone at 206-244-HIST or via email at tukwilaheritagectr@tukwilahistory.org.
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Tukwila Village artwork taps into cultures BY DEAN A. RADFORD DRADFORD@TUKWILAREPORTER.COM
The Tukwila community had a chance recently to preview artists’ concepts for the artwork at Tukwila Village – and share their cultural heritage. SEEDarts of Seattle was hired by Tukwila Village’s developer, Tukwila Village Development Associates, LLC, to coordinate art for the multi-use development on South 144th Street at Tukwila International Boulevard west of Foster High School. The three concepts are: • Clock Tower by Stu Schechter • Twin Sculptures by Andersen Studios • Waters of Welcome by Mary Coss Those attending were asked to share cultural proverbs related to wind and water and textile patterns so the artists can incorporate them into the pieces. SEEDArts is a program of SEED, a community development nonprofit organization based in Seattle designed to
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Public Works has always been a challenge for cities. Think potholes and failing bridges. But in the early years, Tukwila worried about plank walkways.
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In her column this month, Tukwila School Superintendent Nancy Coogan writes about measures to ensure students’ safety.
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Happy November! It’s the season to give thanks, and, truly, there is so much to be thankful for in our community. As we approach the one-month anniversary of the terrible tragedy at Marysville-Pilchuck High School, I cannot help but look at every beautiful face in our Tukwila schools — as well as my own two sons, daughter, and granddaughter — with an incredible appreciation for their vibrancy and potential. It’s a reminder to cherish every second we have together. I reached out to the superintendent of the Marysville School District soon after the shooting to convey the Tukwila community’s deep sorrow and to offer support in whatever way possible. As a parent and educator, I cannot imagine a sadder event, and this was not in some far-off place; this was in our backyard. Many of our own students and staff have organized special tributes, sending personal notes and wearing Marysville’s school colors, red and white. We have all been holding Marysville in our thoughts and prayers. I also understand how an event like this brings school security to the forefront of everyone’s mind. In Tukwila, student safety is our top priority, and we have been many initiatives under way. First and foremost, we have made sure that there is no open-access to school property during the school day, specifically at the stadium and on our fields (which has not been the case in the past). Supporting this effort, we are currently re-keying all of our schools and buildings to an electronic system that will allow us to instantly lock down all or part of a campus. When that is complete, all staff members and visitors will be identified through a name badge, and we can use those badges to track who is in the building as well as to grant and deny access with the touch of a button. We have been repairing and updating our exterior and interior lighting at all buildings as well as our security cameras. I am proud of our schools’ close relationship with emergency responders. Each of our schools is electronically “mapped” so that responders have a blueprint of the building (all entry and exit points) in case of an incident. I meet at least monthly with the police and fire chief to keep communication open, and we are beginning the process to align our school emergency plans with the city’s. We have dedicated police and security officers on staff, and we hold emergency drills at least monthly (including intruder scenarios). This list is not exhaustive, but I hope to convey to you that we take student safety incredibly seriously and we are actively working to make our campuses secure. I am honored to watch over your children during school hours, and I promise to look after them as if they were my own sons and daughters. As we approach Thanksgiving break, please remember to hug your loved ones just a little bit tighter. When we are among family and friends, we are truly blessed. Also consider that in this time of plenty, not all of us experience a bounty. This is such a generous comNancy Coogan
Having worked in daily newspapering for more that three decades, I know what it’s like to watch the clock tick down. Frankly, I was getting a little anxious the other day as the soonto-be-graduates of Project Feast’s kitchen-basics class were preparing their own graduation feast for friends and family. S o m e o n e ’s dish was taking its own sweet time to cook and after all that work, someone else’s salad stuck in the pan rather than completely plop on the serving plate. And the clock was ticking toward service. But that’s what happens in a real kitchen – just watch any of the cooking competitions on the Food Network or BRAVO! Yes, my wife and I consume a lot of cooking shows. They worked as a team, helped each other solve problems and, most importantly, smiled and laughed. At times, they looked
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Ballots in good hands of hundreds of election workers On election day and after some training, I roamed the King County Elections secure ballot-processing area in Renton asking questions and looking for potential problems. Ballot processing takes place in a large secure convention-like area with desks, tables, computers, white boards and special equipment everywhere. Everyone wears a lanyard with an identification tag. A 40,000-unit-per-hour Pitney Bowes machine scans the envelope signatures.
Every signature is compared to a previous signature. Procedures and protocols are documented and followed everywhere with roving supervisors to keep an eye on things. Everyone works in teams or adjacent to another person. Ballots are batched and assigned numbers to monitor and account for all ballots. Test batches are run, and cross checks occur routinely to make sure that the software is working properly. If it is not, they will know it.
In the adjudication area, ballots are scanned but not tallied until 8 p.m. on election day. Problem ballots are separated and entered by a team of two people. Anyone can go to the second floor, walk around and observe from just outside of the processing area. Bottom line: your votes are in great hands. Tukwila Reporter columnist Chuck Parrish can be reached via email at chuckparrish2009@gmail.com
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A Tukwila man has been sentenced to nearly 11 years in prison for a multiple-vehicle collision on State Route 509 in December 2013 that killed a 54-year-old Marysville woman. Christopher Wittman, 25, had been drinking alcohol and smoking marijuana and was talking on his cell phone when he crashed his car through a fence and over an embankment onto SR 509 north of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, according to prosecutors. His Chevy Malibu landed on top of a Mazda sedan driven by Clay Eakins of Marysville. Eakins’s wife Barbara was sitting next to him. She suffered severe head injuries and died Jan. 7 at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. Clay Eakin suffered major injuries and was treated at Harborview. The initial crash caused a chain reaction in which several people were injured. Wittman pleaded guilty in September to charges of vehicular homicide (DUI), vehicular assault (DUI) and reckless endangerment. The standard sentence is nine to just over 12 years.
Not-guilty plea in mall assault A 41-year-old transient has pleaded not guilty to firstdegree assault in the stabbing of a man Oct. 10 outside Westfield Mall in Southcenter. Joel Edward Payne was arraigned Oct. 27 at the Regional Justice Center in Kent. He’s being held at the King County Jail in downtown Seattle on $150,000 bail. Payne is also charged with malicious harassment. According to charging documents, the attack occurred at about 7 p.m. as the victim was walking from the mall at the entrance between Sears and the ATT store. The victim turned to face Payne after hearing a racial epithet. Payne started swinging and the victim didn’t realize he had a knife, according to charging documents.
After Payne fled, the victim noticed he was wounded. Payne was apprehended inside Sears. The victim was taken to Valley Medical Center, where he was treated for a puncture wound to this lung.
Musicians needed for pep band Have a hankering to play in a pep bad? Filipp Shabalov, who teaches music at Foster and Showalter, is once again looking for musicians, alumni and parents to play in the Foster pep band during basketball season in January and February. Games start at 7 p.m.; the band gathers at about 6:30 p.m. Musicians get into the games for free. Sheet music is provided. Woodwinds and brass instruments are most helpful. Those interested can contact Shabalov at 206-331-6845 or shabalovF@tukwila.wednet.edu. He’s also looking for donated instruments for the Tukwila band programs.
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The nonprofit was established in 2009 to assist law enforcement agencies with this potentially life-saving body armor for their four-legged K9 officers, according to a news release from the Tukwila Police Department. Through private and corporate sponsorships, Vested Interest in K9s has provided more than 1,100 law enforcement dogs with protective vests in 39 states, amounting to about $1 million. A vest costs about $950. The 3-year-old Ace and his handler, Tukwila Officer Brent Frank are a generalist K-9 team with the Tukwila Police Department, starting in the summer of 2013. Dean A. Radford an be reached at 425-255-3484, ext. 5150.
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MOLE VERDE | Mexico with rice and chicken Serves 8-10 By Susana Ramirez Ingredients 2 lbs drumstick chicken 1/2 lbs green tomatillos 1/2 lbs Jalapenos pepper (6 or 7 peppers or use fewer Jalapenos for less heat) 1 bunch spinach 1 bunch green onions 1 bunch lettuce 1 punch cilantro 1 bunch radish leaves 1 pasilla pepper 2 cups rice 2 cups oil 1 tbs salt 1/2 lbs tomatoes 1 clove garlic 1 small onion 1 cup Mexican mole verde sauce
Susana Ramirez, left, prepares her Mole Verde, as classmate Angelica Hernandez looks on in the Project Feast kitchen-basics class at the Tukwila Community Center. Dean A. Radford/Tukwila Reporter
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Tukwila-based Project Feast is training immigrants, refugees in the skills needed in a professional kitchen so they can find jobs - and learn about each other
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Mom knew what she meant. She took a pinch of this and a bunch of that – and the food always turned out perfectly. But that doesn’t measure up in a commercial kitchen, where cooks follow a recipe to ensure the food consistently tastes the same day in and day out – and just as the chef, like Mom, intended. Students in Project Feast’s six-week Commercial Kitchen Basics Program are learning how to hold true to Mom’s recipe by getting it in writing so they can share it with others – or serve it at their own cafe someday. Go ahead and take a pinch of seasoning, for example, but immediately measure it. Then write down the amount. Repeat with all the ingredients learned at Mom’s (or Dad’s) side in the kitchen. “I forced myself to measure everything,” Project Feast volunteer Archana Verma told the five students in the commercial kitchen at the Tukwila Community Center. The kitchen basics class is Project Feast’s core program designed to help recent immigrants build a community through ethnic food and find a job in the food in-
Archana Verma, right, helps Angelica Hernandez write down the measurements for her recipe. Dean A. Radford/Tukwila Reporter
dustry. The non-profit started in January 2013 and until about a year ago, its training kitchen was just south of downtown Seattle. Talks began with the City of Tukwila, which reached out to Project Feast, to move its training program to the community center, which turned out to be a perfect fit for Project Feast. The kitchen is “so amazing,” said Alanna McDonald, Project Feast’s program and events coordinator, and there’s office space to use. “And we’re closer to the communities that we are trying to serve. It makes a lot more sense,” she said. For some, transportation to Sodo was “kind of difficult,” she said.
Project Feast also runs classes in local community centers. Besides the kitchen basics class, the organization offers the three-hour training to obtain a foodhandler permit, which everyone needs to work in the food industry, and an apprentice program. Graduates also staff the food-catering business that helps support its programs. Two Project Feast interns, Taghreed Ibrahim and LemLem Kidane, are preparing lunches the Duwamish Curve Cafe at the community center, offering sandwiches, soups and salads and often something special. Project Feast’s programs are free to the participants. It receives financial support from United Way of King County, SVP Fast Pitch and the Women’s Funding Alliance. Donations are accepted, too. The core program is the Commercial Kitchen Basics Program. Most of Project Feast’s students arrive as “excellent home cooks,” McDonald said, but they need the skills expected in a commercial kitchen – such as using measuring cups rather than their memory. Safety is important in a busy kitchen, so they learn to hold a knife straight down when walking. They learn to read and write a recipe [ more FEAST page 7 ]
Directions 1. Boil the chicken in 8 cups of water for 35 minutes, then remove from water and set aside 2. In a blender mix the vegetables together – from the tomatillos to the pasilla pepper. Then puree and set aside. 3. Puree the tomato, garlic and onion and set aside. 4. Heat 1 cup of oil on high in a sauce pan for 10 minutes, then turn off the heat. Let the oil cool for 15 minutes. 5. Add the vegetable puree and turn the heat to medium and cook for 15-20 minutes. Add salt. 6. Heat the Mole Verde on medium in a fry pan for 10 minutes. 7. Transfer the mole to the sauce pan with the puree. Turn heat to low. Cook together for 15-20 minutes. 8. Add the chicken and let cook for 5-10 minutes 9. Add remaining oil and heat to medium for 2-3 minutes. 10. Add rice, tomato puree, salt and chicken stock. Cover with a lid and cook on medium heat until the water evaporates – about 20 minutes. Rase Cake | Sierra Leone A sweet dessert By Victoria Cole Ingredients 4 cups rice flour 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 tablespoon baking powder 8 full cups of blended bananas 4 cups vegetable oil 1 tablespoon salt Directions 1. Pour vegetable oil in a fry pan on the stove 2. Put rice flour in a large bowl and add blended bananas, mix together 3. Add baking powder, salt and sugar, mix together 4. Add tomato paste, mix thoroughly 5. Let mixture sit for 20 minutes 6. Using your hand, take enough batter to form small balls and place in the hot oil to fry. 7. Remove from oil once the balls turn brown. Allow the balls to cool for about a minute before tasting
onthecover Susana Ramirez prepares to serve her Mole Verde; inset, Victoria Cole with her graduation dish. Dean A. Radford/Tukwila Reporter
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Students learn pace of professional kitchen [ FEAST from page 6] and how to use kitchen equipment. They are learning the language of the kitchen. Each student has a chance to share his or her culture’s cuisine with fellow students, and, at the same time, lead them through preparing the meal. “I want to taste something your ancestors made,� said Chef Daniel “Buck� James, who was helping Malena Veliz select ingredients from her native Peru. He’s the chief instructor and mentor to the students. Susana Ramirez of Kent is preparing Mole Verde, a traditional Mexican dish. As a child, she cooked with her mother and grandmother in Puebla, Mexico. She immigrated to the United States in 1999. Ramirez is using her family’s recipe for Mole Verde. “My grandma tell me how much, how long, how to do that. Everything,� she said. Susana assigns tasks, from cutting green onions to washing the chicken, which she does. McDonald asks her how many cutting boards she’ll need. One for the vegetables. How many frying pans? One for the rice and one to fry the mole. The students learned quickly that sometimes you need to adapt quickly in a commercial kitchen or while catering an affair. There wasn’t a key ingredient for Susana’s the Mole Verde in the kitchen
Project Feast apprentices Taghreed Ibrahim and LemLem Kidane, staff the Duwamish Curve Cafe. Dean A. Radford/Tukwila Reporter
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Chef Daniel ‘Buck’ James gives Victoria Cole a helping hand preparing her dishes for the Project Feast graduation. Dean A. Radford/Tukwila Reporter
– the Mole Verde sauce. McDonald seized upon that as a teachable moment. “This is what happens in a professional situation. You need a solution,� McDonald said. Do you change recipe or make something entirely different? An another option was to find the sauce. Smartphones were checked for the nearest stores that might carry the sauce. Someone suggested the store on Tukwila International Boulevard but couldn’t remember the name. But Chef Buck, as he’s known, found the store: Saars Super Saver Foods had the sauce they needed. The five students work together, asking Susana questions if they’re unsure of something. She brings it all together near the end of class
with the plating – and everyone sits down for lunch. The mole verde is good. “It’s spicy but not too spicy,� says Susana, who hopes to start her own business someday. Victoria Cole was the first student to present her culture’s cuisine. She was born and raised in Sierra Leone, West Africa, and now lives in Des Moines. She started cooking at age 11, in her family’s restaurant. After she graduates from Project Feast, she wants to cook for a restaurant, then maybe someday open her own restaurant, where she’ll serve her native country’s foods. “That is my dream,� she says. Victoria prepared Acheke, a [ more FEAST page 10 ]
The Duwamish Curve Cafe is staffed by two graduates of the Project Feast’s kitchen basics program. The cafe is open 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Tukwila Community Center and offers deli-style sandwiches, soups, salads and fresh baked treats. The cafe is managed by Project Feast; apprentices work under the direction of Chef Daniel “Buck� James. Two Project Feast apprentices, Taghreed Ibrahim and LemLem Kidane, staff the deli, helping to determine the menu and then preparing all the food, under the direction of Chef Daniel “Buck� James. Taghreed, a native of Iraq, and LemLem, an Eritrean who was born in Sudan, arrived in the United States in 2013 and 2011, respectively. They’re stories are ones of disruption caused by war in their homelands. They also share something else – a love of cooking. Taghreed, who lives in Kent, moved to Dubai in 2006 because of the war in Iraq. She was their with her husband and children. During the day she would watch cooking channels and teach herself to cook. She would bake after her kids went to bed. “Baking makes me so happy,� she said. Her goal is to find a job in a bakery and become a bakery chef. LemLem returned to Eritrea after the fighting ended. She’s now a single mom with two kids. She enjoys cooking, having learned her culture’s cuisine from her mother – Sudanese and Eritrean. On a busy day, they’ll serve 30 to 35 customers. “We absolutely love it,� said Taghreed.
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Remember – To ensure safety during the Interurban Avenue project, WKH RIĂ€FLDO FRQVWUXFWLRQ ]RQH VSHHG OLPLW LV PSK 4th annual One-Day Holiday Gift & Food Drive Please join members of the Tukwila Police Department, Tukwila Parks & Recreation and Westfield Southcenter for the fourth annual holiday collection event at Westfield Mall. Drop by on Saturday, November 22 between 10:00AM–4:00PM for the benefit of many Tukwila families who need a little extra help this time of year. Gifts of toys, food and monetary donations are encouraged. Staffed by City and Westfield volunteers who will collect your generous donations, this event is a seasonal highlight, brightening the holidays for many families in Tukwila. The donations are later organized and a “storeâ€? is set up at the Tukwila Community Center. Families identified by the School District and through Tukwila Parks and Recreation are invited to “shopâ€? for a present for each child. Volunteers take parents through the “store,â€? while the kids are entertained in another room. Monetary donations go toward filling out the toy and gift donations so that there’s a nice variety available for kids. Food donations allow these families to take home food and other necessities from the all-volunteer “store.â€?
Tukwila Fire Department: New Fire Apparatus On November 14, 2014 the Tukwila Fire Department put into service a new fire engine to better serve the residents, businesses and guests of Tukwila. A second new engine will follow shortly. Manufactured by Pierce, both are the Velocity model and powered by Cummins engines with Allison transmissions and have Hale 2,000 gallons per minute pumps. According to Battalion Chief Marty Roberts, “They are beautiful� as well! Most of the firefighters and captains have completed a comprehensive training program developed by the South King County Training Consortium specific to the new apparatus, and the remaining uniformed members in the Department will be trained in the near future.
The collection event takes place on the south end of Westfield Southcenter’s parking lot near the Post Office; look for the Tukwila Police Department’s mobile command center. In addition, representatives from Tukwila Police Department, Tukwila Parks & Recreation and Westfield Southcenter collect monetary donations throughout the mall. Both the City and Westfield are proud of this tradition and the partnership that has benefited so many families in Tukwila over the years. We hope that you will join us on Saturday, November 22 to help make the holidays happy for more families this year.
Both engines were custom designed to meet the specific ergonomic needs of the Tukwila Fire Department. They feature a state of the art LED lighting package, which makes them highly efficient, and they boast a “green� operating engine that will save significant fuel and operating costs over the life of the engine. The engine will actually shut itself off after 10 minutes of idling in an emergency situation and the generator kicks on, allowing the Department to conserve fuel. Tukwila’s Fire Department has 68 members, including 54 career-uniformed firefighters. In addition, two new firefighters recently graduated from the fire academy. With four stations located around the city, the Department provides fire suppression and medical aid, fire code inspections, sprinkler, fire alarm and building plan review, fire cause investigation, emergency management services and numerous fire prevention safety programs.
Safe shopping practices, for the season and beyond
2014 Tukwila Holiday Lights Contest It’s the time of year when folks enjoy sharing their holiday spirit thru festive decorating and amazing light displays. The City of Tukwila invites you to enter your home or business in our our 2014 Holiday Lights Contest. Winning entrants will receive an official yard sign proclaiming their award for lighting excellence! Judging will take place the week of December 8, 2014 between the hours of 4:00–9:00PM. Winners will be selected in the following categories:
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Return completed entry form by 12:00 noon on Monday, December 8 – in person or by mail to: Tukwila City Hall 6200 Southcenter Blvd Tukwila, WA 98188
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As the holidays approach, malls, retail businesses and grocery stores are more crowded than usual with busy shoppers. Keep the following in mind if you will be going out to do some shopping (the rest of the year, too). Common-sense measures are the key to thwarting thieves. Some of the easiest things are the most effective:
â—— If you make several purchases and decide to put them in your car and then go back to do more shopping, lock your packages in your trunk and move your car to a distant location on the other side of the parking lot. You never know if a thief is watching and waiting for you to stash your bags and resume shopping.
â—— Park in well-lit areas. â—— Have your keys in your hand as you are walking to your car.
◗ If you buy a bulky item that cannot be hidden in the car, your next stop is home to unload it! Don’t leave it sitting in the car while you do additional shopping or have a meal.
â—— Keep a secure hold on your purse and parcels while shopping.
◗ Don’t leave your GPS, laptop or any other attractive items visible in your vehicle.
â—— Do not put items down or on your car to open the door.
â—— Once you get your purchases home, store them in a location which cannot be seen from the outside; keep thieves from window-shopping your house!
â—— Lock the doors and take the keys.
â—— Always be aware of your surroundings. â—— If there are suspicious people in the area, call 911. â—— Tell a security guard or store employee if you see an unattended bag or package. The same applies when taking mass transit: report any unattended packages to security or staff. â—— Each time you make a purchase, make sure you have your checkbook, credit cards, cell phone and wallet before you leave.
Shopping means money, requiring you to be on the lookout for fraud and identity theft. And – as always – keep your personal safety in mind. For more information about keeping your home and family safe, or to learn about the Tukwila Police Department’s crime prevention programs, please contact Community Policing Coordinator Chris Partman at 206 431-2197, or send her an email at CrimePrevention@TukwilaWA.gov.
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Tukwila: The recreation and entertainment crossroads As long as many of us can remember, Tukwila has been a center of employment and shopping opportunities for the broader Puget Sound region. These activities swell our city from 20,000 residents to over 150,000 visiting the city every day. Increasingly, though, Tukwila is also becoming a hub for recreation and entertainment activities. We are fortunate to have a number of great entertainment amenities located within our 9.65 square miles:
◆ Tukwila Parks and Recreation – Of course I am going to start with our award-winning parks department! We are fortunate here in Tukwila to have 159 acres of wonderful parks and trails, a widely-used and diversely programmed community center, and an 18-hole golf course. If you haven’t already done so, I strongly urge you to learn more about the various recreation programs offered by the Department and the numerous amenities at each of the City’s neighborhood parks.
◆ Starfire Sports Complex – Home of the four-time US Open Cup winning Seattle Sounders - and now S2, the brand-new USL Pro Division team - Starfire is the center of soccer in the Pacific Northwest. Starfire currently hosts numerous tournaments and Sounders matches, and will soon add an additional 25 games a year with the S2 team. In addition, Starfire has branched out to other sports and recently held The Seatown Classic, a lacrosse match between the U.S. national team and Notre Dame University.
◆ The Museum of Flight – Visited by over 400,000 people from across
You’re invited to a Comprehensive Plan 2015 business license renewals are community report meeting just around the corner The City of Tukwila, along with Global 2 Local and Forterra, is hosting a meeting on Saturday, November 22 to report back to the community on the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend to learn more about the current Comprehensive Plan update. Childcare and refreshments will be provided. This past spring, residents and business owners provided significant feedback to City staff regarding their priorities and about potential City policies that would positively affect the community. This meeting is an opportunity to hear how that feedback and input was incorporated in the Comprehensive Plan so far, and what the next steps are in the overall Comprehensive Plan update. The November 22 meeting will be held from 10:00am to 12:00pm in the Showalter Middle School Commons. Interpretation will be provided in Burmese, Arabic and Amharic. Please let us know if you plan to attend so that we can plan for food and childcare accordingly. For more information and to RSVP, please call 206-905-6905 or email bmeredith@forterra.org. 7XNZLOD &LW\ RIÀFHV ZLOO EH FORVHG RQ 7KXUVGD\ )ULGD\ 1RYHPEHU LQ REVHUYDQFH RI WKH 7KDQNVJLYLQJ KROLGD\
Local businesses with current City of Tukwila business licenses will be receiving their 2015 renewal notices in mid-November. Business licenses are valid from January 1 to December 31 each year. If you are a business with a name change, address change or a usage change, you will need to complete a new application to update your record. You may download Tukwila’s business license application at TukwilaWA.gov/Finance/BusLic.pdf. If you have questions, please call 206-431-3680 or email Licensing@TukwilaWA.gov. From Tukwila’s Municipal Code Section 5.04.15: Business License Required. No person or persons shall conduct, maintain, operate or engage in any business within the City without applying for and obtaining a business license and paying the fee(s) as prescribed herein unless the business is exempt. The exemption is only from the need to pay a fee for issuance of the business license and shall not be construed as relief from compliance with other requirements of the Tukwila Municipal Code. All businesses operating within the City are required to submit a business license application or renewal, regardless of whether a business license fee is due to the City.
the globe each year, the Museum of Flight is an amazing asset to Tukwila and a great place to take friends and guests. Kids particularly enjoy the opportunity to get up-close with many planes, including sitting in the cockpit of a few, and many adults enjoy the irreplaceable permanent and rotating displays.
◆ Other family opportunities – Tukwila is also a hub for private family recreation opportunities. Businesses catering to families with children of all ages include the Family Fun Center, IFly Indoor Skydiving, two great movie theaters at Regal Parkway Plaza and AMC Southcenter, ACME Bowling, Skycart Indoor Racing Center, the various entertainment activities located at Westfield Southcenter and so much more! As the weather gets colder and the holidays approach, many of us often search for additional activities to share with our children and families. I know that in my house with two growing boys, physical activities are critical for everyone’s physical and mental health. In our experience, kids need exercise! Because we have a diverse array of entertainment activities – many of which are at zero-to-little cost through our great Parks Department – there is something on the list above that everyone can enjoy!
Council Chat Come discuss what’s on your mind from 10:00AM to 12:00PM at FOSTER GOLF CLUBHOUSE 13500 Interurban Ave S
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Meeting agendas, City programs, recreation activities, publications and more‌ get the most current information at TukwilaWA.gov!
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lar to cornmeal. “The one I made in class was a special dish in my country,” she said. “For a month every household makes it.” Working as a team, the five stu-
dents prepared traditional dishes for their graduation on Nov. 5, attended by friends and family. Each introduced her own dish, telling its story and how it’s prepared.
A night for Iraqi cuisine Project Feast and Tukwila Community Center will host a Community Open House Friday, Nov. 21, highlighting Iraqi culture and cuisine. The event is 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the community center, 12424 42nd Ave. S., Tukwila. This is a chance to sample small bites of special Iraqi dishes and sip tea prepared by Project Feast graduates – and learn about the history, customs, music and traditional fashions of Iraq. RSVP via email to hello@projectfeast.org.
Project Feast programs The Food Handler Permit sessions meet twice a month with each session lasting three to four hours. This class is designed to help refugee and immigrant students understand the safe food handling and hygiene requirements that exist in Washington State and then prepare them to take the online test to receive their Food Handler Permit. The Commercial Kitchen Basics program is a sixweek program to prepare participants for a job in the food industry, while also setting them up for success in other areas of life in the United States. Graduates can then apply for an apprenticeship. The Apprenticeship Program gives for graduates of the Commercial Kitchen Basics Program the chance to work for Project Feast to get paid job experience. Each apprentice is matched with an assignment that is available in Project Feast’s food service, catering, or other programs.
Project Feast contacts Website: projectfeast.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/projectfeast Email: hello@projectfeast.org Address: Project Feast 12424 42nd Ave S Tukwila, WA 98168
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Volleyball A young Foster’s girls volleyball team, which competed in the 2A district playoffs for the second year in the row, is making plans for next season, says coach Brandi Travess. Travess hopes the team, which finished fifth in the Seamount League with a 7-7 record, can keep building on this year’s accomplishments. “I am hoping to start a winning tradition for volleyball at Foster,” she said. Three players received all-Seamount League honors this season. Junior hitter Ariana Serafica was named to the second team and junior hitter Reyleen Gogo and junior libero Maria Ibanez received honorable mentions. Last year the girls made the district playoffs but lost two straight games. This year, the team lost to Steilacoom High School 3-0 and Washington High School 3-1. The team didn’t pick captains this year because everyone leads the team in her own way and the players wanted “to keep the strong team vibe,” said Travess. “Our biggest advantage comes from the team mindset that the girls have cultivated
Cross country It’s been an “interesting year” for the cross-country team, said Coach Bill Napier, with no standout athletes but some “good ones” and many personal bests. Last year, then-senior Alem Belete finished 10th at the state meet in Pasco. “I had a lot of kids who came out for the first time this year who were seniors and many of them commented that they wished they had come out sooner,” said Napier. He said this year’s underclassmen have “a lot of potential.” Cross country officially starts as a sport in middle school, which Napier said will help in recruiting incoming freshmen. The Foster girls team, which finished 11th overall in the subdistrict tournament, finished 15th overall at the 2A district tournament Nov. 1 at the American Lake Golf Course. Junior Shakila Omar was the best finish-
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Golf The Foster boys and girls golf team finished last in the Seamount League, with a 0-8 record. Mikayla Kato was named to the Seamount League second team.
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Receiving second-team honors were sophomore forward Robyn Parker and sophomore defender Kiana Olebar. Honorable mentions went to sophomore forward Boh Meh and freshman defender Zen Kop. “The team did a lot of growing this year as individual players and as a cohesive unit,” said Schriber of his first year coaching the girls. Sixteen girls could return next year, all of whom “had plenty of game-time experience and now have a better idea of the competition that we face during the season,” he said There’s motivation to improve in the offseason, he said, and the team is organizing times to condition and train next year. Schriber is expecting to field a junior varsity team and varsity team next year, with the interest shown at Foster and more girls playing sports again. “I think the relationships built this year will bring more girls into the program and continue to fill the numbers and add depth to our team,” he said.
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Dan Lee, co-owner of Odin Brewing Co. which sells its craft beer in Washington, Idaho and British Columbia, has opened a brewpub in Southcenter. He plans to move his brewery to Tukwila, too. Dean A. Radford/Tukwila Reporter butter and jelly.” But for many the concept of pairing beer and food is still foreign, unless you’re talking about what he affectionately calls stadium food – hot dogs, hamburgers, french fries. He may explore that form but if he offers it, don’t expect a grilled meat paddy slapped between two buns. “No matter what the form is, we will try to elevate it,” he said. The plan has always been to launch the brewpub first – gain a beachhead in Tukwila, as Lee puts it – then move the actual brewery Tukwila, he said. That’s complex because
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To stick with the microbrewer’s branding, the Vikings have landed in Tukwila. And they’re being welcomed with open arms by the City of Tukwila as the city strives to create a vibrant social scene in Southcenter beyond what’s available in Westfield Mall. The Norse god Odin gave mankind the gift of fermentation; now Odin Brewing Co. is giving Tukwila its first microbrewery, where in the next several months it will begin brewing its craft beer known in Washington, Idaho and British Columbia. Craft beer is handcrafted, occasionally experimental and seasonal – and not mass produced. Odin filled its first roughly 100 barrels of beer in late 2009 at its brewery in South Park in Seattle. This year, it will produce about 3,500 barrels of beer. Odin’s flagship beer is Odin’s Gift, a dark amber ale that accounts for 50 to 60 percent of its sales. When it became apparent the brewery was outgrowing its 5,000 square feet, co-owner Dan Lee went searching for enough space to increase production – and a retail area for a brewpub to sell his beer and offer food. He found “the perfect combination” in Tukwila, on Baker Boulevard (the former Glass Doctor), after looking throughout King County and as far south as Kent and Federal Way. He spent a year working with the City of Tukwila, his landlord and a contractor on permitting, design Odin Brewing Co. and then renovations. Odin Brewing Co. is loIn September, Odin held cated at 402 Baker Blvd. its grand opening in Tukin Southcenter. Hours wila – and released its Harare 2 p.m.-9 p.m. Monvest Lager. day through Thursday, “We feel like we’ve got noon to 11 p.m. Friday in on the ground floor,” and Saturday and noon said Lee, who literally has to 8 p.m. on Sunday. a front-row seat to watch how Southcenter could transform in the next year, three years or five years. Tens of thousands of people now work and shop in Southcenter daily but those numbers will grow, especially at night, with people living and staying at the 19-story Washington Place Towers under development and other residential projects. City officials made it clear to him, Lee said, that they want Odin in Tukwila for its own sake but also as “an igniter for a lot of things that are hopefully going to spark along this entire corridor.” Derek Speck, the city’s economic development director, sees Odin as “a harbinger of more good things to come” in the Southcenter District. “In addition to producing tasty beer, they bring uniqueness and identity to the neighborhood,” he said. Odin also will help the city attract residential development, he said, because “a big trend these days is to live within walking distance of unique neighborhood amenities, such as Odin’s tasting room.” Odin offers a full line of its beers, an occasional “guest” beer and wine, along with bar food and snacks; in Tukwila it’s classified as a restaurant. But planning is already under way to offer a larger selection of food that will complement its beer and vice versa. Initially, the “operating theory” is that lunch will be the busiest time for serving food, “creeping up” into the happy hour around 4 p.m., Lee said. “We want to blend that perfect marriage between great food, great beer,” he said. Pairing food and wine is “a natural,” he said, “like peanut
Lee doesn’t want a “dark period” when no beer is brewed. That move will happen in the next several months, likely next summer. In the meantime, Lee will design his menu and build a kitchen to prepare it. Lee will have about 15,000 square feet for the brewery, three times bigger than his current space. That’s enough space to meet his needs for the “foreseeable future,” he said. Odin employes 15 people. A microbrewery is limited to producing 15,000 barrels of beer each year. Odin has an “experienced” brewmaster, Nick Heppenstall, whom he describes as the conductor. “Everything emanates around him,” he said. He adds: “The centerpiece is always going to be the beer.” Lee and Heppenstall work together on the development of a new beer. For example Lee may visualize himself on a summer day, on the patio grilling chicken. This is the environment, now they’ll talk about such things as the beer’s color and its alcohol content. Lee paints the picture for Heppenstall, who “interprets that as liquid in a glass,” Lee said. Lee calls Odin the “first explorers” to go looking for a place to brew beer in Tukwila. Seattle has many breweries, as does the Eastside, but Tukwila was “a little white space on the map,” he said, where Odin will plant its flag. “Eventually, we want to establish ourselves as Tukwila’s brewery,” Lee said. Dean A. Radford can be reached at 425-255-3484, ext. 5150.
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school connection Tukwila School District #406
November 2014
Inclement weather Snow in-the-know It’s a four-letter word: SNOW! Let’s be prepared for the white stuff this winter and hope we don’t have to use the plan often. Each family should have prearranged childcare if school is delayed, cancelled, or released early for the day due to emergency weather conditions. We will do our best to make a delay/cancellation decision early in the morning or even the evening before when possible. If you hear no announcement before school begins, that means all operations are normal. When there is a cancellation or delay, you will be notified through: • An automated call (to the primary household number in our student record system). • An announcement posted on the district homepage. • Information on all major radio and television channels. • Flashalert.net (go to this website now to subscribe for Tukwila School District alerts). When certain roads are impacted more than others, we put buses on limited snow routes. If your bus stop is listed below, be prepared to change pick-up and drop-off locations when snow routes are announced. If your route is NOT listed, students will be picked up at their usual locations. Bus
Regular stop
Snow route stop
11 MS/HS
Stop on 65th Ave. S. and S. 153rdSt.
65th Ave. S. and Southcenter Blvd.
3 MS/HS
All stops will be picked up at 42nd Ave. S. and S. 160th St.
10 Elem
53rd Ave. S. and S. 142nd St.
53rd Ave. S. and S. 144th St.
10 Elem
53rd Ave. S. and S. 139th St.
53rd Ave. S. and S. 144th St.
8 Elem
37th Ave. S. and S. 130th St.
37th Ave. S. and S. 128th St.
3 Elem
46th Ave. S. and S. 160th St.
42nd Ave. S. and S. 160th St.
3 Elem
43rd Ave. S. and S. 160th St.
42nd Ave. S. and S. 160th St.
3 Elem
4421 S. 158th St.
42nd Ave. S. and S. 160th St.
3 Elem
44th Ave. S. and S. 156th St.
42nd Ave. S. and S. 160th St.
Conversations with the Superintendent Dr. Coogan wants to listen and learn from you! Introducing Conversations with the Superintendent, a monthly listening forum with Superintendent Nancy Coogan that has grown out of her parent advisory team. All parents, students, staff, and community members are invited (and bring a friend!). Come with your questions, suggestions, concerns, and experiences: This is a chance to talk with Dr. Coogan about anything that is on your mind regarding education. She will let you know about what is happening in Tukwila schools from her perspective and ask for your feedback. The first Conversation with the Superintendent is 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at The Church by the Side of the Road, 3455 S. 148th St., Tukwila. To find out future dates, look online at www.tukwila.wednet.edu and/or sign up for eNews (there’s a sign-up button on the district homepage).
Intercultural Speakers Series next up: “Cultural Competence and Language” Have you missed a past event? Presentations are posted online The Intercultural Speakers Series continues next month with “Cultural Competence and Language,” presented by bilingual-education expert David Irwin, from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, in the Tukwila School District boardroom, 4640 S. 144th St. This talk will detail the connection between language and culture and help participants learn how their own cultural history affects their approach to education. The Intercultural Speakers Series is meant to bring together all members of Tukwila’s diverse community to inspire dialogue, understanding, and collaboration as we work together to improve education for all students—especially our underserved and marginalized populations. All events are free and open to everyone. Go to the top “Our Community” menu then select “Intercultural Speakers Series” for information about all upcoming events and to review the presentations from the past events. For instance, a video of Dr. Daudi Abe’s “Disproportionality in Discipline” talk is available in its entirety.
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Mmmm—learning, cultural, support, empowerment, connection, inspiration, and (of course) delicious food! Foster High School held its first-ever Pacific Islander Family Night on Nov. 5, with more than 70 students and their families in attendance. The evening kicked off with dinner followed by a meeting with honorary community guests, including Dr. Rochelle Fonoti, a Pacific Island Specialist at South Seattle Community College, who led a discussion between parents and students about education, culture, and success.
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November 2014
New math program blends visual learning, problem solving, and computer skills Tukwila elementary schools are reimagining math education, thanks to a new entirely visual, online program called ST (Spatial-Temporal) Math. After a traditional classroom math lesson, students spend time using ST Math to practice and work through difficult concepts. To them, it’s all fun and games—they love “playing” the interactive, animated competitions on their computers.
The Tukwila School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Coordinator and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator—Althea Clark, Director of Personnel and Finance, 206-901-8004, clarkd@ tukwila.wednet.edu; Section 504/ ADA Coordinator—Joan Lawson, Director of Special Education, 206-901-8035, lawsonj@tukwila. wednet.edu. All mail correspondence can be sent to the Tukwila School District, 4640 S. 144th St., Tukwila, WA 98168.
But don’t be fooled, according to elementary math coach Laura Renz. The ST Math games are designed using the latest research about learning and young brains. Students build multi-step problem-solving skills as they “win” each level and objective. This challenges every level of learner, and—because there are only pictures and no words—students can comprehend the math concepts even if they are too young to read or are English language learners (ELL). “I’m particularly excited about it because it is a much-needed supplement to our K-5 core curriculum, and it’s completely computer-based and entirely non-linguistic,” Renz said. “It’s a perfect fit for our ELL population and all other learners.” The funding for ST Math comes from the federal Race to the Top grant awarded in 2012 to a consortium of seven local districts, including Tukwila. The purpose of this small part of the larger grant is to promote “blended learning,” meaning that students learn in part from online and digital tools. “We need to provide our students with opportunities to interact with and learn from technology, just like in the real world,” said JoAnne Fabian, Tukwila’s director of assessment.
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Tukwila Elementary students using the new ST Math program.
School meals—the actual cost of serving our kids By Craig Huckins, Tukwila School District Food Service Director I recently had an opportunity to speak with a few parents who had some great questions about the quality and variety of the meals we serve here in the Tukwila School District. As I like to do in these situations, I asked them to guess how much money, on average, we have to spend on each student-lunch we serve. These particular parents said that about $5 sounded right (over the years, I have found that most people estimate between $3 and $8). So what’s the right answer? You will be shocked, I almost guarantee it! Before I tell you, let me explain a little more about the unique challenges and requirements that shape our school meals program. In addition to budget restraints, we have two objectives when we prepare our school menus: 1) Meeting the meal requirements of the USDA’s National School Lunch Program (NSLP). School districts rely on the federal government to fund their meal programs by paying for low-income students and reimbursing other costs. In order to qualify for those federal dollars, every meal must include five components: a serving of milk, fruits, vegetables, protein (meat or an alternative), and whole grain. This is a very simplified version of an 82-page, small-type-single-spaced document that spells out exactly what each meal must contain—trust me when I say that it’s a daunting job to read and understand all the variations and nuances of the guidelines let alone to implement them. On top of required components, there are minimums and maximums for calories, trans-fat, salt, sugar,
and carbohydrates for each meal. Our state superintendent’s office holds regular workshops and audits to ensure strict compliance. In other words, if we do not carefully put together each element of each meal according to federal specifications, we will lose our funding. 2) Making food that is both “healthy” and something kids will actually eat. So now that we know what components are required for each meal, the next challenge is to try to combine them into something that kids will actually eat and hopefully even like. Parents, imagine the struggles with your own kids trying to get them to eat what you serve—now expand that to 2,000 kids every day. Gulp! Entrees need to be appealing and served with fresh fruits and vegetables when possible. Pan- or deep-fried food is out, as is transfat and absolutely no butter or salt can be added. Hmm, sounds yummy already, right? We also have to creatively use a large allotment of government commodity ingredients, which typically include thaw-and-serve items, canned fruits and vegetables, and frozen cheeses. All our meals must hold well in a steam table or warming cabinet for several minutes before serving, and/or be able to be appealingly packaged for quick grab-and-go service. We have a limited number of staff hours that can go into preparation, we need different variety every day, and we have many different cultures with dietary restrictions. You can see why this is a challenge! Now that you have a sense of the requirements, let’s go back to the original question: How much money on average do we have to spend per meal as we plan our menus? Drumroll
… when the cost of labor and equipment/utilities are backed out, we have $1.15 to spend on food. $1.15! Yes, barely more than one dollar. Right off the top, milk costs about 25¢, leaving 90¢ to provide a fruit, vegetable, protein, and grain. Again, consider what you might come up with if you went to your local grocer with that budget while needing to purchase all five components, meet strict nutritional requirements, AND getting something your kids will eat without a fight. But you know what? We actually find ways to do it, and if you have ever been to one of our cafeterias, you will see some kids actually running to get to the food serving lines. It certainly is not perfect, and we may not excite and satisfy every kid at every meal. But given the challenges, we do the best we can. Like the parents who guessed that we spend upwards of $5 per meal, I am sure many families have similar expectations. That is why one of my most important goals is communicating to students, parents, and educators some of the challenges and financial restraints we overcome to serve nearly 4,000 meals every school day. That’s not to say we are not open to suggestions, however, because creativity is key when we are seeking to feed our students fresh, nutritious, delicious meals while meeting federal and budgetary requirements. I welcome input from you. You can get a hold of me at huckinsc@tukwila. wednet.edu. For more detailed information on federal guidelines for school meals, visit: www.fns.usda. gov/nslp/national-school-lunch-program-nslp.
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Get the sleep you deserve! Sleep apnea is a cornerstone ailment–it can contribute to dozens of serious health conditions, including heart conditions, mental health problems, and cognitive disorders. The worst part is that as much as 90% of sufferers may be undiagnosed, and may remain undiagnosed until they suffer fatal or near-fatal consequences. Fortunately, sleep apnea treatment can be comfortable, convenient, and effective– reversing most if not all of the damage.
Sleep Apnea Causes and Types There are actually two different types of sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea is caused when your airway closes at night, cutting off your air supply, as explained on the snoring and sleep apnea page. It is the most common type of sleep apnea, affecting about 99% of sleep apnea sufferers. Central sleep apnea is when your brain stops telling your body to breathe for some reason. About 16% of sleep apnea sufferers have this type. About 15% of sufferers have both types. • Difficulty getting up in the morning • Daytime sleepiness • Falling asleep when watching TV or driving • Morning headaches • Dry mouth or irritated nose • Weight gain or difficulty losing weight • Low energy • Lack of motivation • Memory or concentration difficulties If you suspect you have sleep apnea or are looking for a more comfortable sleep apnea treatment, Dr. Lance Timmerman in Seattle can help. The only effective way to diagnose sleep apnea is with a sleep test. This test will monitor your breathing, heart rate, oxygen saturation, and other variables through the night. In the past, this test had to take place in a sleep clinic, but now it can be performed in your own home with a portable test you can set up yourself before going to bed. The results of your sleep test will then be interpreted by a physician to give you an accurate diagnosis of your condition and its severity. To learn more about sleep apnea treatment, please contact Dr. Lance Timmerman today. See Dr Timmerman on www.wellnesshour.com
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