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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-09 Hazelnut Newsletter - Volume 17 No. 5THE HAZELNUT 1 VOLUME 17, NUMBER 5 SEPTEMBER 1996 Youth curfew hearing scheduled The City Council is inviting you to voice your opinion on an ordinance setting curfews for youth in Tukwila. Is it necessary? Is it a good idea? Should it be passed? The City Council will hold a Public Hearing on the ordinance Monday, Sept. 16 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers. Come to the meeting to speak to the Council, or gall the Council message line at 431-3652 to Ovide your opinion to the Council. The ordinance would establish curfew hours for youth under 18 years of age from 11:00PM to 5:OOAM weekdays, and 12:00 MIDNIGHT to 5:0OAM Fridays and Saturdays. It would prohibit minors from being out without a purpose during these late night hours; exceptions are made for legitimate purposes. This public hearing on September 16th is your chance to voice your support, opposition, or comments on this legislation. LOOK INSIDE FOR: ✓ NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME ✓ FALL LIBRARY PROGRAMS ✓ NEW POLICE "TIP UNE" ✓ HAZARDOUS WASTEMOBILE ✓ 9-1-1 USE INFORMATION ✓ "FESTIVAL OF RIVERS" RUN ✓ COMMUNITY POLICING BOARD The City of Tukwila thanks its volunteers in outdoor summer style On the bright, sunny afternoon of August 22, the City of Tukwila saluted those citizens who give of themselves through their time and energy in volunteer service. A barbecue dinner held in Tukwila Park provided an opportunity for the Mayor and Council to personally thank the citizens who serve on City boards, commissions, advisory groups, and in other volunteer organizations. This year's recognition event featured entertainment by the Uptown, Lowdown Jazz Band, and the volunteers had a wonderful time meeting with friends and neighbors, sharing their experiences. A resolution signed by the Mayor and City Councilmembers expressed appreciation for these citizen volunteers who put their civic convictions into action, serving their City and neighborhoods in areas ranging from arts and recreation to urban growth and community policing. Tukwila is fortunate to have over 200 volunteers who unselfishly donate their time, efforts and ideas for the City's betterment. The community's quality of life is greatly enhanced by the contributions of volunteers, who find service an excellent way to give back to their community. If you're interested in volunteer opportunities with the City, please contact the Mayor's Office at 433-1850 for information. PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS/YOUNG ADULTS ok►Katio s 7owe� Wednesdays, Sept 18 & 25 (1:00-4:30PM) Thursdays, Sept 19 & 26 (10:00-4:OOPM) For ages 14 and up. Please register by calling 244-5140 to schedule a 1 - hour block of time with the librarian for one of the following classes: Beginning On -Line Catalog Train- ing: This class is for novices. Users will learn basic search methods, how to place holds, and check their pa- tron record. Advanced On -Line Catalog Train- ing: This class will cover acceler- ated search techniques and short- cuts, limit and sort list features and the Community Resource File. Internet Basics: Familiarize your- self with the Internet through the King County Library System. Learn basic terms and explore the World Wide Web. ?ob Seasick �ot' the Paw 1Josikesi Wednesday, October 2 (7::OOPM) A presentation of strategies and cop- ing mechanisms successfully used by the mature worker to gain access to employment opportunities. In- cluded is an overview of the applica- tion, hidden job market, answers to tough interviewing questions, and interviews in relationship to the unique position of the mature worker situation in today's ever-changing job market. PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN Pats Ckoistiast ,4 sbe'%os4, Ike $towytettuig CoUte' Monday, September 16 (7::OOPM) Jake Esau, local actor and storyteller extraordinaire, will share some best - loved fairy tales including The Prin- cess and the Pea, The Ugly Duck- ling, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Little Match Girl, and The Stead- fast Tin Soldier, plus the funny Hans Clodhopper. Tales last from 30 to 45 minutes and are appropriate for children ages 6-9 and their families. 3atck-%lora Ides Monday, October 7 (7::OOPM) Debbie Dimitre, in costume and in character as Louisa Boren -Denny (first bride of Seattle), dramatically brings to life the memories of two young Seattle pioneer girls. Sur- rounded by old quilts and by the glow of a kerosene lamp, Debbie also weaves the concept of quilting into her presentation. prresckoo1$toaytirses Thursdays, Sept. 12, 19, 26; Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 (10:30A i) 30-45 minutes of stories, songs, fingerplays, crafts, etc. For ages 3-5. TUKWILA LIBRARY 14475 - 59th Avenue S. - 244-5149 Monday & Wednesday 1:00 to 8:30 PM Tuesday & Thursday ... 10:00 AM to 5.00 PM Saturday 1:00 to 5:00 PM Closed Friday & Sunday FOSTER LIBRARY 4060 S. 142nd Street - 242-1640 Monday—Thursday 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 PM Closed Saturday South Central School DIetrict Calendar H1ghlIght5 September SCHOOL BUS MI • 12 Meet the Superintendent 6-7:00PM Advisory Council 7:OOPM 24 School Board 5:30PM 25 Early Release: Secondary 11:30AM Elementary 12:45PM No developmental preschool No ECEAP, No PM kindergarten October 3 Equity Task Force 5:OOPM 4 Childfind at Cascade View.... 8-11:OOAM By appointment - call 901-8020 10 Meet the Superintendent 6-7:OOPM Advisory Council 7:OOPM 11 NO SCHOOL Teachers Workshop 16 Early Release: Secondary 11:30AM Elementary 12:45PM No developmental preschool No ECEAP, No AM kindergarten 19 Site Council Summit HAM -NOON 22 School Board 5:30PM November 3 7 8 11 17 Cascade View dedication 2:OOPM Early Release: Secondary 11:30AM Elementary 12:45PM No developmental preschool No ECEAP, No PM kindergarten Early Release: Secondary 11:30AM Elementary 12:45PM No developmental preschool No ECEAP, No AM kindergarten NO SCHOOL Veterans Day (observed) Showalter Dedication 2:OOPM For irrFormation regarding School district activitle5, call 901-8000. 2 THE HAZELNUT )1P --- A Greater Tukwila? COUNCIL CORNER by Pam Carter, Council President The City Council is working to make Tukwila a great community. As we look around and see citizens who are working for the same goal, we see our chances of reaching that goal grow greater. A "great community" means a safe, clean and vibrant city, with residents and businesses who support and care for one another. It means a community with connections, with citizens who actively promote the positive and who work to solve their neighborhood problems. It means programs to help those who need help, such as fixing the home of low-income seniors. It means appreciating those who volunteer to help others. It means abating problem apartments or residences, and it means supporting citizens' efforts to become involved in the community. The August picnic held by the City to honor volunteers who work for the City demonstrated just how many people do volunteer their time to make Tukwila a great place to live and =irk. The Council appreciates citizens working together Ah the City in committees, boards, commissions, neighbor- hood groups and community summit programs to make Tukwila a stronger, better and caring community. House by house, block by block, we are moving toward a Tukwila that we can hold up as a model of a community that works. Let us know what you like about our city, and what we can do to improve it. Together we can make Tukwila into a truly great community. 4 COUNCIL MESSAGE LINE: 431-3652 It's all happening in Allentown... right now Residents of Tukwila's Allentown neighborhood must feel like they live in a construction zone. Currently five major con- struction projects are occurring in this normally quiet area. The City has two major building construction projects in Allentown — the Fire Station replacement and the new Tuk- wila Community Center. In addition, construction is under- way on the Allentown water and sewer improvement project, d the S. 124th/42nd S. street improvement project. And while all this is going on, King County is working on the Duwamish River bank stabilization project along 42nd Ave. King County hopes to have the riverbank work completed in early September. All of the City of Tukwila projects should be completed by the end of 1996. Night Out Against Crime draws record crowd NOAC is a nationwide effort to increase crime prevention awareness and to strengthen neighborhood support for local anti-crime efforts. For the second year, Tukwila has taken the event one step further by expanding the event to three days, and community members showed overwhelming support. On Sunday, August 4, local churches joined together for "Light Against Crime", a service of prayer and music. Steve Hall of Northwest Renewal Ministries spoke to the crowd, youth from Church by the Side of the Road danced, church choirs sang, and local community members spoke to the crowd of over 300 people. The Tukwila community showed support for crime preven- tion and community policing by attending a free barbecue at Foster High School. Everything for this night was donated, and a special thanks goes to those who supported this event: Allentown Superette — Larry's Market — Bernie & Boys — China Pavilion Restaurant—McDonalds (Highway 99 and Southcenter Parkway restaurants) — Associated Grocers — Bartell's — True Value Hardware — BP Gas Station at 144th & Pacific Highway The generous donations from these businesses and the South Central School District, plus the hard work of many volun- teers, fed over 400 people as they mingled with City staff and elected officials from city, county, state, and federal govern- ment. Community members donated items to the DAWN shelter. Norm Maleng, King County Prosecutor, addressed the crowd with his words of hope to reduce crime and to decrease crime's impact on families. Kids enjoyed games and face painting by the Foster High Dance Squad and A.P.P.L.E. parenting staff. Police and Fire Explorers fingerprinted kids and helped them learn how to escape a house fire. The evening ended with a candlelight vigil where about 200 people, led by the Citizen's Patrol and Highway 99 Action Committee, marched along Tukwila streets chanting "What do we want? Safe streets now!" Great work was done by Jennifer Davis who successfully coordinated staff and volun- teers, and volunteer Kirstine Whisler who obtained dona- tions and coordinated food preparation. On Tuesday, August 6, twenty-one neighborhoods came together to let criminals know that neighborhoods are orga- nized and are fighting back. Police and City staff visited the neighborhood block parties for their barbecues, dessert potlucks, and pool parties. Talking one-on-one with police helped strengthen police/community relations. If you missed out on this year's event but would like to become more involved in the city-wide effort against crime, call the Tukwila Police Community Resource Center at 242-8084. SEPTEMBER 1996 3 Policing Board serves Tukwila community The "Community -Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board" is dedicated to the belief that all citizens share in the respon- sibility of a community's quality of life. Their mission is to foster collaborative opportunities between government, the business community, schools and citizens to identify and resolve problems, and to empower people and neighborhoods to help themselves. On March 6th, 1995 Tukwila established the Citizens Advi- sory Board, consisting of nine members comprised of resi- dents, business owners/managers, school district representa- tive (all appointed by the Mayor), and a high school student. Board appointments run from one to four years. This is a volunteer effort of concerned citizens and no member of the Board receives compensation for services performed. Current Board Members are Chair David Fenton, J. Paul Blake, Robert Comiskey, Ronald G. Johnston, Harry Lloyd, Karin Moore, Joyce Kandi, and student representative UnSim Chong. The main duties of the board are to enhance police - community relations, and to review and provide a community perspective along with recommending procedures, programs and the effectiveness of the police service. "When do I use Although it's a simple question, many have said, "I want to speak to the police or fire department, but I don't think I have an emergency. Who do I call?" Whenever in doubt, call 911. Most often this question is posed by someone needing to call the Police Department. 911 services are centralized at Valley Communication Center (Valley Com) located in Kent. Valley Com is jointly owned by the cities of Tukwila, Renton, Kent and Auburn. They provide emer- gency 911 response services for police, fire and emergency medical aid. Your call to 911 will be answered by a "Call Receiver" who will ask the nature of your emergency. To gain as many details as quickly as possible, the Call Receiver asks many questions, which are specifically utilized to obtain needed information so that the appropriate emer- gency response can be dispatched to your location quickly and safely. 4 Since its inception, the Board has: • Advised the community that more citizen involvement is needed because the police cannot do it all. • Been involved in forums that provide opportunity for exchange on many public safety issues. • Enthusiastically supported the "Crime -Free Multi -Family Housing" program for a meaningful reduction in crime. • Has encouraged the City to continue a "no tolerance" position on matters critical to quality of life for all citizens. They promote public awareness of the City's police services and programs, including business and residential crime pre- vention programs, safety training, domestic violence interven- tion, and D.A.R.E. The Board serves as a liaison between the Police Department and the community; they encourage indi- viduals and community groups to assist the Police Department in the implementation of police programs and services; The Board meets on a quarterly basis at the Southcenter Mall Police Resource Center. Citizens may leave a message at the Center (242-8084), and a Board member will respond. ..■■.. ■ •.••\ Ii••= ...... Ammo ■r,'■I a■■■• iu••■u ■•t MEM MI ■L_A■■ ,' .-- a•i •■B •uu _= V' I::::'' .y„ Fire Headquarters... 433-1859 Police 433-1808 The Call Receiver will ask that you stay on the line. If you're excited, they will try to calm you. Your experience may involve a loved one, or be happening before your eyes, which makes it doubly important for the Call Receiver to be very deliberate and as detailed as pos- sible. We don't see what you are seeing. Under traumatic circumstances, you may assume we understand the situation. The Call Receiver is entering your an- swers into a computer that has already identified the address you are calling from through the "E-911" system. Of- ten, at the same time, that information is being read by a Dispatcher on another computer and emergency workers are being alerted and sent to your location before you've completed your discus- sion with the Call Receiver. You can always reach your police or fire department through our published nonemergency numbers: There is a dilemma in reaching a police officer. Our police officers are most often in their cars and in their assigned areas. For emergency and efficiency reasons, our officers are reached by ra- dio from the "911" center. If you call the Police business number and ask to speak to an on -duty police officer or to report a nonemergency police incident, you will be asked to call "911" so the officer assigned to the area of the inci- dent can be dispatched. If you know the officer you've been working with, you can always leave a detailed message in his or her voice mail by simply calling our business number. So yes, "911" is for emergencies, but* is also used as the communication linin 0-"r v� , between citizens and their 0- officers for nonemergency h� Gj dispatching. Your Valley '" Com Call Receiver will At 1.- sort it all out. THE HAZELNUT 46iz 4isti 7ece4tioK JI6p(eKiKjs Fall brings special activities for Tukwila Teens The City of Tukwila Parks and Recreation Department is offering the following activities for teens: Late Night ItecreatiQn prDgraM at F9ster MON, all teens grades 6-12 are welcome. Activities include open gym basketball, weight room, games, music, contests, and food. Fridays: Oct. 18th, Nov. 1st, and 15th. Time: 8:00 - 11:00 PM. Cost: Free with picture I.D., 50C without. Middle School thilloween Dance, Friday Oct. 25th at Showalter Middle School. 8:00 - 11:00 PM. Cost: $3.00. Picture I.D. will be required. After Sch99l Activities include: Basketball, Computer Lab, Weight room, Showalter After Hours Program, and Early Dismissal Field Trips. For more information about any of our teen programs, please call Marius at the Tukwila Community Center — 243-5198. TUKWILA COMMUNITY CENTER 243-5198 Adult Co-Rec Volleyball League Grab some friends or co-workers and put together your very own volleyball team. This league provides exciting non -spiking fun on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings for adults. For registration and more infor- mation about league play, contact Dave at the Tukwila Community Center, 243-5198. Community Center highlights Senior programs Recreational Volleyball - J person For the recreation -minded person, this 55 -years -and -over volleyball league is right up your alley. Our team will play against other Senior Center programs in the King County Recreation League. Lots of fun and great exercise! Interested in playing? Call Dan Thurston at 243-5198. Competitive Volleyball - G person For those of you who enjoy competitive power volleyball, this is the league for you. Our 55 -years -and -over team plays in the King County League against other Senior Programs. We will begin playing in October. If you are interested in playing, please call Dan Thurston at 243-5198. T•ikwila parks / Rotary Club ThankseivinQ Lunch r ne Tukwila Rotary will be back to serve their annual Thanksgiving lunch on Wednesday, November 27th. Entertainment by our good friends Lynn Devoir and the Second Edition begins at 11:00 AM, with lunch following at 12:00 NOON. There is no charge. Reservations are required; please call 243-5198 to sign up. SEPTEMBER 1996 1 '1 '.. 'Te8tiva1 of Qiver8" 3K Walk/Run and 10K Run Saturday, October 12 9:30 AM Come join us and cel- ebrate the beauty and conservation of rivers by walking or running along the banks of the Green River. The walk/run will begin and finish at Bicen- tennial Park in Tukwila, located at Christensen Road and Strander Boule- vard. Awards will be given to first place finishers in each division. The 3k is a walk or run, and the 10K is a run only. For fee and registration information, please call the Community Center at 243-5198. I -- {•1ALLOWEFN CARNIVAL lr(edoesda2, October 30 7:00-9:00 t Joo't forget to mark Qoar caleodar For or aooaa! lioloweeo Caroilral at the Tkwila Cororoaoit2 (enter lW(edoesda2, October 30th from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. We're back to oar ghoalish games and spook Fan, so grab 9oor firieods and famil2 and join os fora haaotioglQ great time. Came booths are open to kids io pre-school op to grade 6. Game booths *lode golf, Fish pond, football toss, dart toss, and roach more. Dress ap io 2oor •fialrorite costorr)e and wiD some prizes. / we II be offering hot dogs and chips for 51.25 and cotton caod2 for 500. �rer)ts mast accon)paq their children. • bb 2-1 p Xf 5 Nkat s liew&) its Jtos6t eitvrces Grants help women help other women The "Thanks Be to Grandmother Winifred" Foundation makes grants to women who are 54 years or older to develop and implement projects and programs that will improve the lives of women. The foundation makes grants from $500 to $5,000 for projects that empower or enrich women over age 21 in one or more of the following areas: culture, economic status or education, or mental, physical, professional, racial, sexual, social and spiritual well-being. About 35 grants are awarded each year to individuals only. Funded projects range from book publication and film/video production to urban/suburban teaching. Interested applicants may send eight copies of a two-page proposal letter, describing the activity to be funded, stating what aspect of well-being it addresses, and a description of the women to be served by the project; a time line; the location of the project, an estimated but detailed budget, and a brief "first -person" autobiography of the application. Proposal deadlines are September 21, 1996 and March 21, 1997. For information or application instructions, contact the Thanks Be to Grandmother Winifred Foundation, P.O. Box 1449, Wainscott, NY 11975 (516-725-0323). 1997 Block Grant Programs Proposed September is when Community Development Block Grant projects for the following year are identified. These federal dollars, which the City receives through King County administration, provide housing and community development benefits for low- and moderate -income residents of Tukwila. According to census figures, 48% of Tukwila residents are either low- or moderate -income. Some of the money can be used for human services, some used for planning projects, and the majority is targeted for housing, public facilities and improvements, and economic develop- ment. For 1997, the City will have approximately $181,600 to allocate. City staff helps identify potential projects, and the Administration suggests possibili- ties to the City Council. A public hearing will be held September 16th to receive feedback and suggestions from Tukwila residents. The Council then makes decisions and informs the County. For more information, call Evelyn at 241-7144. YWCA seeks Tukwila representatives The South King County YWCA, a non-profit agency providing community service in the area of home- less prevention and services to homeless families, wants to expand its Advisory Board by adding two Tukwila representatives to serve as liaisons to the City. If you're interested and can attend monthly meetings held in a central location about 7:00 in the evening, call Linda Rasmussen at 850-2181, or MaryJones at 833-7135 (home) or 358-2130 (work). ECEAP expands The Early Childhood Educa- tion and Assistance Program provides early education ser- vices to low-income four- year-old children. This fall, the program will accept more children. For more informa- tion, please call 901-8001 or 901-7755. Home care assistance available Are you a senior citizen or an individual with a disability who could use a little assistance at home? The Independent Living Program of Catholic Community Services might be for you. Since 1991, this program has provided short-term at-home assistance in the form of chore services, light housekeeping, meal prepa- ration and personal care activities. Based on household income, the City may be able to help subsidize the cost of the services. There is a subsidy money limit per household, however the amount of services determines how long the subsidy will last. The agency screens and hires in-home workers, whose schedules are matched with the resident's needs. Many indi- viduals and families have found this valuable program helps them maintai- their independence. Funds are still avail- able in 1996, and those with questions are encouraged to call 241-7144. Human Services Advisory Board has an opening Interested in human service issues? Want to help decide how the City should spend general funds for human services? Consider serving as a Human Services Advisory Board member. The Board currently consists of two residents, a representative of the religious commu- nity, the health community, the South Central School District, and the busi- ness community. We are currentlyseek- ing another resident representative. The Board holds daytime meetings monthly, and more often every two years when the Office receives requests for funding. For more information about the Board, call 241-7144. To get an applicatio contact the Mayor's Office at 433-1850. Office of Crisis Clinic Human Services (24-hour line) 241-7144 461-3222 6 THE HAZELNUT TUKWILA RECYCLING Household Hazardous Wastemobile scheduled in South King County The Household Hazardous Wastemobile will be at several South King County locations in the coming months. Auburn, Valley "6" Drive -In Theaters — Sept. 19, 20, 21 & 26, 27, 28 From Highway 167, go east on South 277th Street. Go south on Auburn Way North. Go 1/4 mile south on Auburn Way North to theaters on left. Covington, Fire Station #75 — Oct. 3, 4, 5 & 10, 11, 12 Located on the south side of Highway 516 (Kent Kangley Road), one mile east of Lake Meridian. Federal Way, SeaTac Mall Sears — Oct. 31, Nov. 1, 2 & 7, 8, 9 Take Exit #143, South 320th Street westbound off of I-5. Located at west end of the mall near Sears. knt, Kent Park & Ride — December 5, 6, 7 & 12, 13, 14 Located at the intersection of North Lincoln and West James Street, just east of Highway 167. Hours of operation: Thursday & Friday: 12:00 NOON to 7:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Bring: • Automotive products • Hobby chemicals • Thinners and solvents • Glues and adhesives • Oil-based paints • Toxic cleaning products • Antifreeze • Aerosols REPOR TER • Pesticides • Latex paint (for 1/4 can or less: dry it out and put it in the garbage) Do not mix products. Keep products in original containers. If products are not in original containers, please label them. Secure them so they won't tip over or leak, and store away from the passenger compartment for the trip to the Wastemobile. This service is for King County residents only. on't bring: • Explosives (call Bomb Squad, 911) • Medical wastes • Business or apartment maintenance waste (call296-3976for disposal information} • Empty containers of any type Large quantities or unusual wastes must be pre -approved by calling the Hazards Line, 296-4692. Third Tukwila garage sale was a big success The third Tukwila Community Garage Sale was the best one yet, with sales held at 144 sites on August 10 and 11. Ads and stories in area newspapers brought bargain -hunting shoppers to our city, as residents "recycled" their trea- sures and trash. Household hazardous waste poster available Want to learn more about taking care of your home's hazardous waste? An informative poster — "Disposing of Household Hazardous Waste" — is available by calling the Tukwila Recycling Program at 431-3683. Reduction Roundup: "Reuse/ recycle" notes from all around Reusable Rockets — NASA has been success- fully testing a reusable rocket that takes off and lands vertically. The unmanned craft will be used to carry payloads such as satellites into orbit. Known as the Clipper Graham, it will probably replace the Space Shuttle at some point. Charge It — A group of Scottish scientists have reportedly found a way to produce cheap, re- chargeable lithium batteries. The new batteries could eventually find their way into mobile phones, appliances and electric cars. The bat- teries use manganese as a cheaper, environ- mentally safer alternative to cadmium. eye bo VV •0e 00 vv !7 VV Want more information about recycling or composting in Tukwila? Call Rebecca Fox, Recycling Coordinator, at 431-3683. SEPTEMBER 1996 7 CITY DIRECTORY TUKWILA CITY HALL 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Telephone: (206) 433-1800 Fax number: (206) 433-1833 TTY number: (206) 248-2933 Hours: Mon. thru FrL, 8:30A i-5::00PM TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL Pam Carter, President 244-0558 Joe H. Duffle (beeper #1 994-7229 Allan Ekberg 241-6904 Jim Haggerton 244-7846 Joan Hernandez 248-0260 Pamela Linder 439-2473 Steve Mullet 241-6454 Lucy Lauterbach, Analyst433-1834 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers Regular Mtgs 1st/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 Steven Lancaster, Dir431-3680 Parks/Recreation Department Don Williams, Director 433-1843 Police Department Ron Waldner, Chief 433-1808 Public Works Department Ross Earnst, Director 433-0179 Dept. of Administrative Services Viki Witschger, Director. 433-1831 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/Services 433-1857 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 Tukwila Police Department implements Information "Tip Line" for serious criminal offenses and narcotics activity — 431-3689 As of July 1st, the Tukwila Police Department has taken an additional step in partnership with the community to impact the solution of criminal offenses occurring in our City. In an effort to better connect with the community and pro- vide yet another avenue of citizen communica- tion with the Police Department, a public Information Tip Line has been implemented. This Information Tip Line is designed so that citizens have 24-hour access to a Police Department telephone messaging system on which they can record information about serious criminal offenses and/or narcotics activity occurring in Tukwila. The Tip Line can be reached by calling 43 1-3689. A voice message will provide directions to utilize the system and leave a message for the Police Department Investigation Division. We encourage all citizens to freely utilize the Tip Line if they have heard information, or actually witnessed the occurrence of a serious criminal act and/or any narcotics activity within Tukwila. Information can be left on the Tip Line unanimously. However, if callers do chool to leave their name and telephone number along with their message, a police officer will return their telephone call (discreetly if requested). If you wish to speak directly with an Investigation Division representative, we encourage you to continue to call the published Police Department telephone numbers. However, if your work schedule or personal preference is to call outside normal business hours and/or to leave a recorded message, the Information Tip Line is available to fill that need. glue iuktoila d!ri.t &-ertniii—ion pre enh the vikk 11101 11001011111 rraimswami, , (Lowernbea 3rd — 3:00 p.r42. 1111/ IMO mu oil (Wile, WWI Seh l Perierinhui Center, 4242 S. 144th 1111161411 SIM al didutfe/$10.00, Senior" & deatd/$6.00 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 Printed on recycled/recyclable paper using soy -based inks To help us correct addresses or eliminate duplicates, please call 433-1800.