Letters to the editor:
December 7, 2009
By Contributor
Pamela Teal thanks voters
I’d like to thank Renton School District citizens for their support and trust in electing me to the Renton School Board of Directors. I am honored and humbled by your vote of confidence, and vow to work hard for all of the district’s students, teachers and staff, as well as their families and communities.
Since being appointed to the position, I have learned a lot about the responsibilities of a school board member. My years of school and community involvement have prepared me for the rigors of school board work. However, I’ve learned over the past months that no one has a monopoly on good ideas. I look forward to partnering with all of you to provide the best possible education for our students.
During my campaign, I was asked by many, “Why would you work so hard to be elected to a volunteer position?”
My answer is I feel compelled to give back to my district and my community. Renton teachers and support personnel are tremendous educators, capable and dedicated to providing the district’s 14,000 plus students with a quality education.
The Renton School District is a great place to learn. Good things are happening every day, and there are improvements that continue be made. I look forward to working with you as we celebrate the successes and address the needs. Thank you again for allowing me to continue my work to make the Renton School District a place where we “Launch Learning to Last a Lifetime.”
Pamela Teal
Renton School Board
Good Samaritans appreciated
The wind had blown our yard recycler down and across the street about one block down from the end of our driveway. It was on a steep embankment and I thought I could reach and pull it up, but for every step I took forward I went back two, a man pulled off the road and helped me.
He was able to pull the recycler up, but I fell further down as it was very steep. What stopped me was a patch of blackberries. Two more cars stopped to help and the drivers were able to boost me out and lift me out of this steep embankment. I did not get any names — one man drove a white convertible, two had KOMO jackets on and the fourth lived on 116th and is a Scout leader (In fact, his Scouts have been picking up garbage on Southeast 76th Street.)
I could not thank them enough and they all disappeared. The only person I really talked to was the Scout leader; he walked up the street with me and then went back to bring the recycler back to our yard. As for me, all I have are a few scratches from the blackberry bushes and a lesson well-learned there are some things you cannot do alone. A big thank you to the good Samaritans.
Laura L. Pratt
Newcastle
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