Word is out that Kenny Davis, who has been director of Alki Community Center for many years, received notice of his unsolicited transfer to South Park Community Center. Ken had hoped to finish his career at Alki Community Center and does not want to be transferred.

This would be a great loss to the Alki and West Seattle community as Ken has brought such a warm, caring presence to the children and adults who use the center. In about 1990 my son Adam, at age five, had Kenny as his first basketball instructor at the Alki Community Center, and I will never forget how special he made my son feel.

Later when both my children enjoyed the roller skating family skates, and other athletic team sports, Kenny always took the time to ask how they were doing and to show them he cared about them as individuals all the up into their adulthood. He has been a steadying, encouraging overseer for the Alki Community Center and an outstanding role model for children (and adults) enrolled in the classes. Let's urge the Seattle Parks Department to reconsider and to keep Kenny here at Alki Community Center where he is still so needed and appreciated.

Linda Layman

West Seattle