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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-06 Hazelnut Newsletter - Volume 15 No. 3THE HAZELNUT Ale IMO IMPORTANT NOTICE! Tukwila issues animal control alert Over the course of the past few months, the number of calls the City has received concerning loose dogs, vicious dogs, unlicensed animals, and general violations of the leash law have steadily increased. In order to combat this trend, we are embarking on an aggressive campaign of educa- tion and strict enforcement. Effective immediately, King County Animal Control will increase its pres- ence in Tukwila, with additional pa- trols throughout the day. In addition, canvassers will go door-to-door pro- viding information on licensing re- quirements and other pet -related items. Please protect your pet and yourself by making sure you comply with Tukwila ordinances. If you have questions on this subject, you may contact King CountyAnimal Control at 296-7387, or the Mayor's Office at 433-1850. TUKWILA DAYS '94 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS INSIDE! A City of Tukwila publication for our residential and business community VOLUME 15, NUMBER 3 JUNE 1994 First steps taken toward creation of Tukwila's new Community Center Spring of 1996 is the target for opening the doors of Tukwila's new community center. Much work needs to be done in the next two years to meet that goal. A first step is selection of an architect to design the 49,000 -square foot multi-purpose facility. Collective work of citizens, the Park Commission, Mayor and City Council determined the various uses that need to be accommodated and their space require- ments. Three firms have been selected to develop site plans and design concepts. These concepts will show suggested building floor plans and how the building, parking and outdoor recreation areas would fit together on the 12 -acre Allentown site. The three architectural firms being considered are ARC Architects, Mithun Partners, and a partnership of two firms, Robert Wagner and Miller -Hull Architects. All three firms are scheduled to present their proposed site plans and building design concepts to the Council at a special meeting on Thursday, June 30th. These site plans, models and drawings will be on display in the City Hall lobby through July 11th, when the Council is expected to authorize design contract negotiation with their firm of choice. Your opportunity for input Citizens are invited and encouraged to attend City Council meetings, to ask questions and present your opinions about each of the three proposals. The new center will be discussed: Monday, July 5th Monday, July 11th 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers of Tukwila City Hall 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Funding for the center is made possible by a Council decision to utilize $2,100,000 in available cash and future revenues, and the sale of $6,000,000 in Councilmanic Bonds which occurred this past spring. Future City revenues will pay off the bonds. If you have specific questions about the center, call the Parks and Recreation administration office at 433-1858, or Project Manager Randy Berg at 433-0179. LOOK INSIDE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT: • Peanut Butter & Jam Schedule • Foster Library • Community Garage Sale • City gateways Knowing about registered sex offenders Recently your Tukwila Police Department made another public notification of a sex offender who happened to live near an elementary school. Several citizens called and expressed concern for the children attending the nearby school. In 1990 the Washington State Legislature passed the Sex Offender law. The "registration" requirement dictates that a person convicted of a sex crime must register with the sheriff of the county, who in turn notifies the local police that a sex offender has established residency in their community. Also, the sex offender must register every time he or she moves. As of March 15 of this year, there were 7,790 registered sex offenders in Washington State. There are 1,994 sex offenders who have not yet been located who were supposed to register. King County is home to 2,241 sex offenders, 27 of which live in the City of Tukwila. When do we notify? Tukwila Police do a background investigation to evaluate the level of risk an offender poses. When the potential for risk is judged sufficient by the Chief of Police, the law permits a public notification of the offender's presence in the community. The level of risk determines the scope of the notification. As a general rule, the police notify schools, youth programs and the offender's immediate neighborhood. A sex offender diagnosed as a "predator" would clearly be subject to the broadest public exposure which could include the entire community. Protecting our children from sex offenders About 80% of sex offenses are committed by someone known to the victim. We do our children a great disservice when we teach them about improper touching by strangers, yet neglect to educate them that improper touching by anyone is wrong. • A parent's most important step is to open a line of communication with the child. Let your children know that you want to hear what they have to say and, above all, that you will believe them. • Tell children they don't have to share their bodies with anyone, that they have the right to say "NO" when it comes to their bodies. • Teach children there is no such thing as a "secret." A secret can always be revealed to mom or dad. In place of secrets, use the word "surprise". And surprises are only kept for a very short time, such as a present given to a friend or a party for someone. • Warn children to never open the door to a stranger when alone at home. • Warn children about strangers making approaches, offers, requests, etc. They should never accept a gift, a treat, a ride, etc. They should refuse a stranger's request for directions or assistance ("help me find my dog", "show me the way to", "I need your help to", etc.). Then teach them to tell an adult about these approaches by strangers. • When public notification is given of a sex offender's presence in the community, adults need to stay alert and report to the police any activity by the sex offender they feel is suspicious — drinking, hanging around school bus stops, parks, or where kids hang out such as arcades, playgrounds, etc. This conduct possibly violates the sex offender's conditions of parole. Never take the law into your own hands. Refer all concerns to the Tukwila Police Department by calling 9-1-1. Building permits confuse you? Wel4 Sometimes you need a permi., sometimes you don't... The City of Tukwila often receives ques- tions asking what type of construction requires building permits within the City limits. Basically the Uniform Building Code adopted bythe Citystates: No building or structure shall be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, converted or demolished unless a separate permit for each building or structure has first been obtained from the building official. There are exceptions However, certain types of work are ex- empt and do not need building permits. In general, the following items normally associated with residential housing are exempt: • Reroofing of single-family dwellings, garages or carports, sheds or agrict tural buildings. • Fences not over 6 feet high. • Retaining walls which are not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge. • Platforms, walks and driveways not more than 30 inches above grade and not over any basement or story below (not to be installed in any setback areas, legal easement areas, or over existing septic systems). • Painting, papering and similar finish work. • Prefabricated swimming pools acces- sory to residential type occupancies in whichthe pool walls are entirelyabove- ground with a capacity of less than 5,000 gallons. If you have any questions aboutwheth a building permit is required or not, please call the Department of Commu- nity Development at 431-3670 before starting the project. 2 THE HAZELNUT fesin plans for new Foster Library one step closer w plans for the or000sed Foster Library have arrived.w plans for the proposed Foster Library have arrived. During the last several months, residents, City staff and the King County Library System have been working on the design for the new Foster Library at South 144th and 42nd Avenue South. New design plans will be reviewed at a public hearing on June 23, 1994. Earlier drawings and plans of the proposed Foster Librarywere reviewed at a neighborhood meeting in February. Residents had a lot of interest in the design and many helpful comments. Since the neighborhood meeting,the Since the the library design has changed dramatically. The original design had a classical style, reminis- cent of Greek -Roman buildings. The new design has a more modern style and different exterior materials. The Planning Commission/Board of Architectural Review will review this new design at their June public hearing. In addition, comments from the February meeting will be re- viewed at the public hearing. Prior to the hearing, you can review the design and give us additional comments. If you would like to review the new design drawings, or get more information, contact Ann Siegenthaler, Department of Community Development; 6300 South - center Blvd., Tukwila, WA 98188; 206/431-3670. If you would like to attend the hearing, and/or present your comments, mark your calendar: NEW FOSTER LIBRARY PUBLIC HEARING Planning Commission/ Board of Architectural Review Thursday —June 23, 1994 — 8:00 p.m. Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers Jaycees stencil storm drains in Tukwila's North Hill neighborhood Tukwila's Water Quality Stenciling Pro- gram was created to protect our envi- ronment by stopping the unsafe disposal of hazardous materials into storm drains. This April volunteers from the Tukwila Jaycees completed fifteen square blocks in the City's North Hill neighborhood, just north of I-405. The North Hill neighborhood drains to Gilliam Creek, which flows into the Green/Duwamish River — and ultimately to Elliot Bay and Puget Sound. Volunteers stenciled around storm drains -frith the message "Dump No Waste - .rains to Stream." The Jaycees felt this was both a fun and rewarding commu- nity service project. With more volun- teer help, our stenciling program can be repeated in other City neighborhoods. JUNE 1994 In addition to stenciling storm drains, the Jaycees passed out a "Home Inven- tory Guide" to each household, to help the North Hill residents responsibly use and dispose of hazardous household products. This home inventory helps you understand which products used in the home, garage and yard are hazard- ous to our environment. The guide explains how to use and safely dispose of these products. You can help reduce improper disposal of harmful wastes such as motor oil, paint, pesticides and other toxic chemi- cals being dumped into our storm water drains. If you'd like a copy of the "Home Inventory Guide," call 433-0179. Drain stenciling is still needed in several residential neighborhoods. If you or your organization would like to volun- teer, please call Senior Engineer Phil Fraser at 433-0179. We'll provide the materials and train you in the City's stenciling program. 3 City Council gives "go-ahead" on City gateway program On March 28, the Tukwila City Gateway Committee pre- sented design options and recommendations for City entrance gateways to the Mayor and City Council. After consideration, the Council announced their unanimous approval at the Committee of the Whole meeting on April 11. An all -brick design was selected from several alternatives. The Gateway Committee met with carved brick artist Mara Smith to discuss the chosen design. It will feature sculpted moun- tains of carved brick, the word "Tukwila", the City seal in color, and a wildlife image pertinent to each location. Land- scaping plants will include weeping redwood, Portugal laurel, dwarf gold thread cypress, and blue star juniper. In all, 18 locations are being considered for gateway development. The first gateways to be installed will be located at: • I-5 southbound exit to Interurban • I-5 southbound exit to S. 154th/Southcenter Blvd. • Ryan Way westbound to Boeing Access Road Work on the three gateways will begin around the first of September and will be completed in early fall. Large highway project will help Tukwila's traffic flow Over the past several months, you may have noticed construction activities at the interchange of Interstate 405 and State Route 181 (also called Interurban Ave. S. or the West Valley Highway). The Washington State Department of Transportation, in cooperation with the City of Tukwila, is engaged in an extensive project to realign the interchange and greatly improve traffic flow through the area. This project will modify the interchange in two major ways — create a new connection between South Grady Way and Southcenter Boulevard, and rebuild the on- and off- ramps at I-405 and SR 181, joining the ends of the ramps at SR 181 and Fort Dent Road. Work is currently in progress on the ramp bridge over the Green River (see item "A" on map) and the bridge over the future Southcenter Blvd. extension (item "B" on map). The other major element in the project is the new bridge over the Green River to continue Southcenter Blvd to the east to connect to Grady Way. The bridge abutment on the west side of the river was begun last year and the abutment on the east side of the river will be constructed this year. The entire project is anticipated to be completed early in 1995, at which time the existing Southcenter Boulevard section east of the 68th Ave. S. bridge over I-405 will be converted to a new section of the Green River Trail and ultimately a link to the Interurban Trail as it passes through the Fort Dent area. When the project is completed there be a new HOV lane onto westbound I-405 and a much more direct link to the major east/west arterial linking Tukwila with all points east and north of I-405. Th will greatly enhance the passage of cars to and from Renton while providing an im- proved route into Southcenter from I-405 and the West Valley Highway. 4 THE HAZELNUT July8&9 Co -recreational Softball Tournament Host: Home .Run Slugger The first annual co -recreational softball tourna- ment will be held at the Fort Dent softball complex. This tournament is also sponsored by Everyone's Choice, and trophies will be donated by Alpine Trophy and Engraving. For more information, call Dave Johnson at 243-5198. July 8,9&10 Tennis Tournament Host: Slammin' Hammon The Tukwila Days tournament will take place at the Foster High School tennis courts. Entry dead- line is 5:00 p.m. Thursday, June 30. There will be a $10.00 entry fee, and_ $5.00 per person in doubles. Divisions include Men's/ Women's Singles, Men's/Women's Doubles, and Mixed Doubles. You can pick up entry forms at the Tukwila Community Center. For information, call 243-5198. July 9 Sister Cities Pancake Breakfast Host: Cravin'Raven Let the Tukwila Sister Cit- ies Committee cook a pan- cake, sausage, juice and coffee breakfast for you at Foster High School, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Cost is $3.00. Pro- ceeds will benefit the Committee's scholarship fund, en- abling students to gain educational and cultural experience in our sister city of Ikawa, Japan. July 9 Tukwila Days Parade Host: Awesome Possum The annual Tukwila Days Pa- rade offers a chance for every- one in the community to share their interests. Children and adults can get in the parade spirit, beginning at 9:30 a.m. The parade route starts in the Foster High School parking lot (S. 144th St./42nd Ave. S.), and follows 144th east to 46th Ave S., then to S. 148th St., then north to 42nd back to t. Foster High School (about one mile). Everyone's invited to come join in! July 9 Community Festival Host: Rockin' Robin A Tukwila favorite — the annual Community Festival will be filled with fun and surprises! The Festival runs from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the courtyard outside Foster High School, at the corner of S. 144th St./42nd Ave. S. Come and learn about your community, buy something tasty from one of the food vendors, play a game, visit the arts and crafts booths, or just relax and listen to the great music. Lots fr of crowd - pleasing enter- �- tainment will be provide (see opposite page). Arts & Crafts Fair/Sale Held in conjunction with the Community Festival, the third annual Arts & Crafts Fair/Sale will showcase the creative work of local crafters, and feature a wide variety of items. Come enjoy the demonstrations, visit with artisans, and take the opportunity to buy items for yourself and others. There's something of interest for everyone from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., in the courtyard at Foster High School. For more information, please call Tandy Marshall at 243-5198. July ll 3 -on -3 Basketball Tournament Host: Jim Rat The third annual 3 -on -3 Basketball Tournament will be held at Crystal Springs Park, located at 51st Avenue S. and S. 158th St. This 12 -team round-robin tourney starts at 6:00 p.m. Cost for the tournament $20 per team, and awards will be presented to the first place teams. If you are interested in playing, please call the Tukwila Community Center at 243-5198. 1994 Tukwila Days Community Festival - Entertainment Schedule tags 1 10:00 - Foggy Bottom This band enjoys bringing toe -tapping Dixieland, awing and blues to life in a spe- cial way. Their en- ergy and versatility will start our Tukwila Days off to with style. 11:00 - Kids Synergy This enthusiastic group of young people is featured throughout the Seattle area performing their own special style of music. Kids Synergy has so much talent that we've asked them to do two shows. 12:00 - Cowboy Buck and Friends along the Trail Welcome Rootin' Tootin' Cowboy Buck back to Tukwila. This year he's bringing some of his friends to entertain. Buck will help us present our Parade awards. 1:00 - Spike and the Continentals Rock and Roll is here to stay thanks to Spike and the Continentals. They play all your old favorites and then some. 2:00 - Kids Synergy A second show of music and fun. 3:00 - Elvis Remembered T)on'tbecruelanddon't miss Avis' first visit to Tukwila. Put on your blue suede shoes, bring your hound dog, and jailhouse rock with the King, aka Steve Adams and Kentucky Rain. Stage 2 10:30 - Washington Old Time Fiddlers This local Seattle group has played for festivals, weddings, other events for many years. Musicians are from all walks of life and all ages. 11:30 - Mary Wiles Mary has her own style of country music and we know that you'll love itl This versa- tile musician plays fiddle, har- monica, banjo, keyboards and guitar. "She's country with a backbeat: County Rockin' Blues." 1:30 - Kevin Wolf 12:30 - Mad Dancers The Mad Dancers were formed in 1980 and are the oldest country western ex- hibition team in the north- west. They will be perform- ing the soon -to -be -famous "Tukwila Twist". Magic at its best. Kevin Wolf will amaze you with his illusions and his magic. How do he do it? We'll never tell. 2:15 - Tukwila Dancers Under the direction of the Tukwila Parks & Recreation Department, this talented group of dancers will present dances from their recent recital. 3:15 - Island Time Travel to the Caribbean and never leave Tukwila! This six piece Seattle -based steel band features calypso, Reggae, soca and pop tunes. July 13 Senior Adults Picnic Host: Annabelle Ant It's a special day, with fun for everyone! Entertainment begins at 11:00 a.m., lunch at 4/4 12:00 noon, and games following! This event will be held at Tukwila City Park. Reserva- tions are required; call 243-5198. Cost is $2.00 per person. July 13 Hoop It Up For Hunger Host: Free Throw Crow This charity basketball game between the Parks and Recreation Department ("the Runners") and staff from the Police Department ("the Gunners") will be held in the Foster High School Gym at 7:00 p.m. Canned food for local food banks is the price of admission. There will be half- time alftime activities, games, music, and door prizes. Come down for the fun and prizes, and support our community by helping to feed the hungry! O 0 July 14 Open Plunge Pool Party Host: Kicking Koi Tukwila Parks and Recreation and King County Parks invite you to come out for some family fun at 7:00 p.m. This FREE event will be held at the South Central Pool, located at 4414 S. 144th. July l8&16 C.A.S.T.T. (Community Actors Summer Theater in Tukwilr' Host: Shakespeare Snake The City of Tukwila Arts Commission is proud to sponsor the C.A.S.T.T. performances. The three one -act plays will be performed at the Foster High School Performing Arts Center, starting at 7:00pm. The plays are: air Doctor Who While Shakespeare Slept or Dog Breath Devereaux or, Nurses, Foiled Again Admission is one can of food for the local food bank. July 16 D.A.R.E. Dash Host: Scruff McGruif Tukwila's 8th annual 4 , t* (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) V • Dash is scheduled for Saturday morning, July 16th. Race check-in and late registration begin at 8:00 a.m. The 10K/3K run or wal. starts at 9:30 a.m. at Bicentennial Park on Strander Boulevard (next to the river). To guarantee yourself a D.A.R.E. Dash T-shirt, pre -register by July 8th. Pre -regis- tration fees are $7.00 for age 19 and under, and $12.00 for age 20 and over (fees are $2.00 more after July 8th). There are men's and women's divisions, with different age cat- egories. The grand prize drawing (anyone can win) will be a dining trip for two in the skydome seats aboard the Spirit of Washington dinner train. All proceeds go toward buying needed D.A.R.E. supplies and awards for area drug educa- tion programs. Pick up registration forms at City Hall or the Community Center. Call 433-1808 for information. July 16 Open Golf Tournament Host: Bogey Bug This annual tournament, held at the Foster Golf Links, is for golfers age 10 and up, and is limited to the first 100 entrants. Registration is now being accepted. The $25.00 entry fee includes greens fees, T- shirts, and tee prizes. The first tee time will be 8:00 a.m.; the last day to enter is July 14th. For more information, call 242-4221. Tukwila panics aua 7 ecFeatios Dept. 1eesl ,4cti mite% r e r Park and Golf news Springtime is always a busy time for the Park and Golf crews. Here's what has been happening around town... Crystal Springs Park has a newly im- proved stream bed. This bed, made from gunnite, will provide a stable base for the stream and improve the flow of water in the park. Trail #5 has a new set of galvanized steel stairs. Trail #5 is located in back of the Golden Nugget and is used fre- quently by students traveling to and from Tukwila Elementary School. )ext time you play Foster Golf Links, you will notice a change on the 18th fairway. Trees have been removed and replaced on the left side and replaced with other trees to change the direction play of the fairway away from Interur- ban Avenue. On the Christensen Greenbelt Trail, there is a detour and trail revision at West Valley Highway and 180th. Please use caution and cross 180th at the light on Sperry Drive. The City is currently planning four sec- tions of the Duwamish/Green River Trail north of I-405, and King County is working on one section of trail between East Marginal Way and 42nd Ave. All sections should be completed by the end of 1994. The first section of the Interurban Trail is scheduled for bid this summer, pro- '-iding a section from Strander Blvd. to -buth 180th. If you have questions about any of our parks, facilities, or current projects, please call 433-1843. Peanut Butter & Jam 1994 Fridays, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Held in Bicentennial Park Christensen Road & Strander Blvd. This series just gets better each year! Bring your lunch and join your friends, family and co-workers every Friday from July 8 to August 12 for our lunchtime music series. (In case of rain, the concerts will take place at the Tukwila Community Center; call 243-5198 for directions.) Sound Tech: Dan Mortensen July 8 Island Time Steel Band Seattle -based steel band plays Caribbean music: calypso, Reggae, and pop tunes. July 29 Cowboy Beat Cowboy Beat's high energy show com- bines a natural talent for entertainment and stunning musicanship. July 15 Sound Advice They provide fun -filled show, rockin' and rollin' with hits from the 50's & 60's. August S The Groove This energetic seven -piece band per- forms Reggae and Caribbean music. July 22 Project LA If contemporary jazz is your thing, you will enjoy the sounds of LA Project. August 12 Suffering Gaels Enjoy a lunchtime filled with spirited Irish dance tunes along with traditional and contemporary songs from Ireland. JUNE 1994 5 1'*4t to Jiew JtIss6N sewices Tukwila Jaycees to host seminar on domestic violence Last year the Tukwila Police Department responded to 790 domestic violence calls. Since the FBI estimates that only 10% of all domestic violence is reported, we can assume that domestic violence is occurring at an alarming rate in our City. In an effort to increase community awareness around this important issue, the Tukwila Jaycees are sponsoring a seminar on Thursday, July 21st from 7:00 to 9:00 pm in the Tukwila City Council Chambers. Topics covered will include: • Characteristics of an abusive relationship • Early warning signs of an abusive relationship • How you can help if a friend is being abused • Resources available to domestic violence victims and perpetrators. Representatives from DAWN (the Domestic Abuse's Network) and from a local batterer's treatment program will be on hand to discuss these topics and field questions. For more information, please contact Evelyn Boykan at 241-7144. Tax credits for employers — hire more workers, pay less tax The Targeted Jobs Tax Credit program offers employers a tax break for hiring employees from certain disadvantaged groups. You can receive a tax credit for as much as 40% of an employee's first year wages up to $6,000 (maximum credit $2,400). The exact amount of savings depends on your tax bracket and wages paid. Targeted groups of employees that would help you receive the credit include: • Disadvantaged youth (ages 18-22) • Disadvantaged Vietnam -era veterans • Supplemental security income recipients • AFDC/JOBS recipients • General Assistance recipients • Vocational Rehabilitation referrals • Disadvantaged summer youth (ages 16-17) • Disadvantaged ex -felons As an employer you select and hire your employees. There is no limit to the number of employees for whom you can claim a tax credit. For more information on this program, call Barbara Raucci at the Renton Job Service Center, 277-5263. Office of Human Services 241-7144 Crisis Clinic (24-hour line) 461-3222 6 Celebrating one year of involvement with the Tukwila Apartment Managers Network City staff and managers share the successes of the network after enjoying a scrumptious dinner. Community collaboration works! VISTA (Volunteers in ServIc to America) Update Free lunch for kids Through a grant from the State's Sum- mer Food Service Program, Tukwila can provide 10,300 free lunches to Tukwila children this summer. Lunches will be served in conjunction with the Playground Program, a free program for children through Parks and Recreation. Your child does not have to participate in the Playground Program to have lunch. Lunches will be served between 11:00 and 12:00 and is open to all children during that time. For safety reasons we have limited each site to 100 meals. If you want the play- ground schedule or more information about the program, call the Community Center at 243-5198. If you would like to volunteer for this program or any of the many upcomin summer programs for the VISTA projects, call Patty Benjamin at 439-0337 or Karen Wright at 241-7199. Summer of Safety Tukwila was awarded 10 summer VISTAs to work in the areas of public and personal safety. Four will work with the Police Department doing com- munity surveys to develop baseline data for community policing. Four will be working with the Parks and Recreation Department with teens and youth to develop ideas for safe alternatives for social/recreation activities. And two will work with the full-time VISTA in Tukwila apartment complexes. All these projects have an anti -violence theme. The VISTA volunteers will be seen around town in our two "VISTA Mobiles". The volunteers will be wear- ing official VISTA shirts and have City picture identification. This Summer of Safety VISTA project is part of the Seattle project sponsored by the Fremont Public Association, which is the second largest in the nation. THE HAZELNUT TUKWILA RE CYCLING REPORTER Community Garage Sale - July 30 & 31 There's a saying that "one person's trash is another person's treasure!" Tukwila will put this idea into action by sponsoring its first Community Garage Sale on Saturday and Sunday, July 30 & 31. Here's how it will work: • Sign up with the City to hold a yard sale on July 30 & 31. • The City will compile a list of all households holding sales and participating in the event. We'll advertise the list of sale addresses in local newspapers, and even give you a special "TUKWILA COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE" sign to identify your home. • By having a large number of yard sales in the same neighborhood on the same date, the advertising will draw a maximum number of shoppers to your sale. Residents can clean their homes, shop for bargains, earn a bit of cash, and meet neighbors... all while helping to reduce waste and keep it out of the landfill. Sign up to hold a sale on July 30 & 31 by calling the Tukwila Recycling Program at ;31-3680 before July 15. Compost garden opening a big success on Earth Day Approximately 50 Tukwila residents attended the April 23rd opening celebration of the Compost Demonstration Garden at South 124th and 42nd South in Allentown. They explored the tiny new park landscaped with "water -wise" plants, examined different home composting bins, and learned from composting demonstra- tions given by Master Recycler/Com- poster volunteers. Children (and dar- ing adults) made small worm bins in empty milk cartons. Girl Scout Troop 1691 put on an Environmental Awareness Fair, while Crafty the Clown provided entertainment. Visit the Compost Demonstration Garden anytime to learn more about "black gold." Children make mini worm bins from milk cartons at compost demonstration garden grand opening. Mark your calendars: Fall Recycling Event on October 1 ! The City will hold a special Recycling Event on October 1, giving residents a chance I recycle hard -to -dispose -of items such as scrap metal, large appliances, household goods and bulky yard debris. Each household will receive a detailed notice before the event. Want more information about recycling or composting in Tukwila? Call Rebecca Fox, Recycling Coordinator, at 431-3683. School honored for outstand- ing recycling program Tukwila Elementary School was one of thirteen schools statewide honored by the Washington Department of Ecology for its recycling program, and awarded a $1,000 prize. Tukwila Elementary has reduced waste in the dumpster enough to have a once - a -week pickup, saving the school ap- proximately $950 this school year. The school environmental club — the Tiger Patrol — is responsible for feeding composted vegetable waste from the kitchen to worms in the worm bin. Way to go, kids! Household Hazardous Waste - mobile coming to Tukwila Dates: July 21, 22, 23 & 28, 29, 30 Times: Thurs & Fri — Noon to 7PM Saturday — 10AM to 5PM Site: Foster High School/ S. 144th St. & 42nd Ave. S. Bring:: Pesticides Thinners & solvents Latex paint Toxic cleaning products Motor oil (or call 296-4692) Telephone books go to market Recycle your old telephone books at your neighborhood Safeway store until August 8. Phone books put into curb- side recycling containers go to the market as mixed paper — a lower value recy- clable. If you take them to a Safeway store, they will be recycled right back into new paper. You'll get your old books back in the future as NEW RE- CYCLED directories! JUNE 1994 7 CITY DIRECTORY TUKWILA CITY HALL 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Phone: (206) 433-1800 Hours: Mon. thru Fre, 8:30AM-5::OOPM TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL Steve Mu11et, President 241-6454 Joyce Craft 242-9508 Dorothy De Rodas 767-3549 Joe H. Duffle (beeper #) 994-7229 Allan Ekberg 241-6904 Joan Hernandez 248-0260 Dennis Robertson 242-6373 Lucy Lauterbach, Analyst433-1834 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers Regular Mtgs lst/3rd Mondays Work Mtgs 2nd/4th Mondays Agenda Information Line.... 431-3656 CITY OFFICES Mayor John "Wally"Rants 433-1805 City Administrator John McFarland 433-1832 Finance Department Alan Doerschel, Director 433-1835 Fire Department Tom Keefe, Chief 575-4404 Dept. of Community Development Rick Beeler, Director 431-3680 Parks/Recreation Department Don Williams, Director 433-1843 Police Department Ron Waldner, Chief 433-1808 Public Works Department Ross Eamst, Director 433-0179 Dept. of Administrative Services Viki Witschger, Director433-1831 City Clerk's Office 433-1800 Municipal Court 433-1840 Personnel 433-1831 City Job Line 433-1828 Emergency Fire, Police, Aid Car 911 TUKWILA COMMUNITY CENTER 4101 South 131st Street Recreation Division 243-5198 Senior Center/Services433-1857 Human Services 241-7144 FOSTER GOLF LINKS 13500 Interurban Avenue South Pro Shop 242-4221 Restaurant 241-5784 THE HAZELNUT is a community newsletter published by the City of Tukwila and written by City staff. Editing/ production: Stacia Norris Printed on recycled/recyclable paper using soy -based Inks Tukwila Pond Park: From concept to realm Without the expenditure of any (`{fig funds, the Ti Without of City Tu.. wila Pond site came under Tukwila's ownership in November 1993. This 24.7 -acre wetland, located just south of the Target Store in our Central Business District, is the latest addition to the City's growing parks system. In the months ahead, conceptual ideas will be put on paper to create a design of the park. The 22 -acre wetland abounds with a variety of wildfowl. Wildlife experts and qualified concerned citizens will help develop a plan to protect and improve the habitat. The remaining 2.7 acres will become apassive park facilitywith seating and viewing areas, picnic areas, landscaping and artwork. Making it all possible The concept becomes reality through the planning and partnership of City govern- ment, the business community, and citizens like you. Through the creation of a non- profit corporation comprised of a seven -member board, the pond site will be transformed into a first-class nature park. Citizens, government and business will work closely together to preserve the natural habitat of an area encircled by commercially development. This will be made possible through corporate dona- tions, citizen gifts and "in kind" contributions from people who believe in this project and the unique opportunity it presents to preserve the environment for migrator fowl and other wildlife. Any individual, citizen group or business that wants to learn more, contribute, or get involved should call Iris Tocher at 747-2582, or Tukwila Parks and Recreation Director Don Williams at 433-1843. You can help make it happen! You can help make your neighborhood ready WANTED: Volunteers with experience in training or giving presentations, who would like to become involved in the City's neighborhood prepared- ness program (Partners In Preparedness). This disaster -preparedness effort is co-sponsored by the City of Tukwila, the State of Washington and Puget Power, and is to be administered byvolunteers who will train neighborhoods to care for themselves during the first 72 hours after any disaster. If you are interested in helping deliver this program, please contact the Tukwila Fire Department at 575-4404 and leave your name and number; our volunteer coordinator will contact you. THE HAZELNUT City of Tukwila 6200 Southcenter Blvd Tukwila, WA 98188 POSTMASTER: If named addressee has moved, deliver to current resident. BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID TUKWILA, WA PERMIT NO. 12698 To help us correct addresses or eliminate duplicates, please call 433-1800.