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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-07 Hazelnut Newsletter - Volume 17 No. 4THE HAZELNUT 1908 SU 0 A City of Tukwila publication for our residential and business community VOLUME 17, NUMBER 4 JULY 1996 Grab your shades and head out the door! Tukwila community members ve lots of great activities and a wonderful selection of entertainment dvailable to them this year — and the price is right! If you can't find anything to do this summer, you haven't looked inside this Hazelnut! CHECK IT OUT! • Tukwila Days '96, with its community festival, arts/crafts fair, live entertainment, and a week's worth of activities • Peanut Butter & Jam lunchtime concerts • Library programs for the family • Community Garage Sale • Note -able Nights evening concerts and lots more! Look inside... Let's focus on a community that works together In recent months there has been a lot of media attention on Pacific Highway South in Tukwila. That focus, however, has been very narrow, emphasizing the problems associated with 99. What the news coverage has missed is the numerous positive activities taking place to address those problems. Tukwila city government and citizens are working together to make improvements on Pacific Highway South — to make it an area for neighborhood businesses and other establishments that we can be proud of. Groups like the Citizens Patrol and the Highway 99 Action Team are saying, "This is our town, 1. we don't tolerate illegal activities here!" These citizens ,..Jme from diverse segments of the community. Apartment owners and managers are joining our Crime -Free Multi -family Housing Program in order to eliminate criminals and illegal activities from their buildings. Other residents have volun- teered their time to staff the Tukwila Police Department Neighborhood Resource Center. This is our community, and everyone who is able should join these efforts. What other things can be done to benefit our community? Continue to shop at the family-oriented busi- nesses on Highway 99 so they will succeed and stay. Attend the Community Summit scheduled in August; Tukwila citi- zens will come together at that summit to develop strategies and action plans to benefit youth in our community. Or, you can become active in a local community club, church, school, or youth organization. Imagine what our community would be if everyone here volunteered just two hours a year! To find out more about any of the groups mentioned in this article, call the Mayor's Office at 433-1850. For more information on the Community Summit, contact Dr. Michael Silver at 901-8006. John W. Rants, Mayor CHECK OUTTHESE FREE SUMMER HAPPENINGS ATTHE LOCAL LIBRARIES TUKWILA LIBRARY HOURS: 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 HOURS: 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 Tukwila Library 14475 - 59th Ave. S. — 244-5140 Monday, July 8th at 7:00 PM Pita Jla p peueb to 04444 kr t? Learn about the strange facts and fiction surrounding the 1937 disappearance of Amelia Earhart. This mystery, to a great extent, remains unsolved. Hear about this and other strange happenings in the history of aviation. Ages 8 and up. Wednesday, July 10th at 7:00 PM ,4sstique Potts: Cotteetiug rase Eves uatiug Norene Ott brings some of her dolls and presents information about them. Maybe that doll in your attic or trunk is a treasure beyond what you imagined; come find out. Ages 8 and up. Funded by the Tukwila Friends of the Library. Thursday, July I 1 th at 10:30 AM 7i4ckoot Sto'ytirue 30-45 minutes of stories, songs, fingerplays, crafts, etc. Ages 3-5. Monday, July 15th at 7::00 PM JNysteaiou% 1Jor'�W 7eptiles Scott Petersen, the Reptile Man, gives us a look at reptiles from around the world. See 15 reptiles including a giant tortoise, cobras, and rattlesnakes, and pet a live alligator. Emphasis is on the importance of all animals in the balance of nature. All ages welcome. Thursday, July 18th at 10:30 AM 7liesckoo@ $tokytiate 30-45 minutes of stories, songs, fingerplays, crafts, etc. Ages 3-5. Monday, July 22nd at 7::00 PM JeJ(y 7etuwtis From Sandan Special Effects, be an eye- witness to a murder mystery that occurs at the Tukwila Library involving the least expected suspect... Join in this fun, drama presentation. Ages 11 & up. Thursday, July 25th at 10:30 AM 3r4ckoot $tokytiute 30-45 minutes of stories, songs, fingerplays, crafts, etc. Ages 3-5. Monday, July 29th at 7:00 PM 1Jkei'e iu tke Po't ? A musical mystery tour... uncover the mysteries of people and places in this exciting and interactive concert by fa- vorite local recording artist, Nancy Stewart and her California partner, Marylee Sunseri. All ages welcome. Thursday, August 1st 7h4ckoot Stowytiute 30-45 minutes of fingerplays, crafts, etc. at 10:30 AM stories, songs, Ages 3-5. Saturday, August 3rd at 2 PM iNiui- o►�es — Live is i zeMaut 74A Learn about the mysterious mini -horses, brought to us by Laverne Harris of Black Diamond. All ages welcome. Funded by the Tukwila Friends of the Library. Thursday, August 8th ,7h4ckoot Stokytiute 30-45 minutes of fingerplays, crafts, etc. at 10:30 AM stories, songs, Ages 3-5. Foster Library 4060 S. 142nd Street — 242-1640 / 7kesckoo( Stokyties Stories, crafts and fun — Ages 3-5 Monday, July 15 at 2:00 PM Monday, July 22 at 2:00 PM Monday, July 29 at 2:00 PM Monday, August 5 at 2:00 PM f 4t$i4y Stoayti►s$es Stories, stories and more Families, all ages Wednesday, July 17 — 7:00 PM Wednesday, July 24 — 7:00 PM Wednesday, July 31— 7:00 PM Wednesday, August 7 — 7:00 PM Mioot Ale 'ko os$ Stories and activities on Tuesdays at 5:00 PM — Ages 5-12 July 16: "Investigate Dilemmas" July 23: "Mind-boggling Mazes am Illusions" July 30: "Murky Codes" August 6: "Stories to Solve" Sunday, July 14 at 2:00 PM Lizzie 15o4beu Learn about the life and times of Lizzie Borden — Ages 12 & up Tuesday, July 16 at 7:00 PM 74404t Loco Cifcus with Jon Luongo — Ages 5-12 Sunday July 21 at 2:00 PM Puppet %kow "It's a Mystery" — Families, all ages Sunday, August 4 at 2:OOPM %1 ysteriious Sceues €u.b Stories Storytelling and audience participation in these mysteries — Families, all ages Tuesday, August 6 at 7:00 PM 1 ystenious Pottle) of 1eptites With Scott Peterson — All ages, families welcome 2 THE HAZELNUT Is your address others? Each and every one of us has spent time looking for an address that we just could not find. Back and forth on the street, around and around the block and Wow!! Guest what? When we find this elusive place, we realized we've passed it at least ten times. We were looking for numbers that weren't there, or they were there but hidden behind that beautiful shrub. Now, try to imagine a firefighter in the middle of a rainy night, when visibility is already poor and your address is not visible from the street. You're having a serious problem and you need help fast — you've dialed 9-1-1 and wait for what seems like forever. You ask yourself, what is taking so long? Fire assistance is only 2-3 minutes away, day and night, but you need to make sure that we aren't delayed in finding you. The Tukwila Fire Department suggests that you walk out into the street and take a long look at the front of your house. Is your address visible? Is it well -lit? Could you find this address in the middle of the night? COUNCIL CORNER by Pam Carter, Council President While the rockets' red glare is still fresh on your mind... It may seem like a long time off, but in this November's general election, citizens in Tukwila will vote on an advisory ballot whether to totally ban the sale and discharge of fireworks in Tukwila. (Current law allows the discharge of fireworks only on July 4th, from 9:00 aM to 11:00 PM.) We need your help to write the ballot question pros and cons. The ballot title you will see on the November advisory ballot will be simple, and could read "Should the City of Tukwila totally ban the sale and discharge of fireworks in Tukwila?" The City will write the section which explains what the measure would mean if passed. Citizen committees then write the pro and con viewpoints for the ballot issue, which is where you can have your say. In accordance with State law, the City will appoint two committees of three persons each, for and against the ballot measure. Once the committees are appointed, each will write an argument approving or opposing the fireworks ban. The arguments will be shown to the opposing view committee, and each citizen committee can write a rebuttal statement. We need people who care deeply about the issue to write the 200 word arguments. If you would like to volunteer to be one of those people, please call the Council message line at 431-3652 with your name, phone number and address, and IATether you support or oppose the proposed ban. c'e City Council hopes the vote will be a decisive victory either for or against fireworks, and have pledged to take their direction from what 4 the voters say. Please give us a call and get involved in this brief but meaningful way of deciding issues through a vote of the people. JULY 1996 Helping the Citizen Patrol The Tukwila Citizen Patrol has been walking on Highway 99 at various times to act as a crime deterrent and to show a visible presence of community since April 20, 1996. The group — currently made up of 50 active members — is open to anyone who is willing to go through a minor background check and attend a 3 -hour training program. Armed with cell phones, flashlights, notepads and binoculars, they can be seen wearing purple vests patrolling Highway 99 and the surrounding side streets. They act as the eyes and ears of the police (but are not affiliated), and all are volunteering their time to help make Tukwila a safer place. The group is in immediate need of 2 - way radios. They have already received donations from businesses and citizens, which have helped get them started. If you wish to donate to the cause — or are interested in becoming a member of this patrol — please call 901-7800 ext. 4052, and leave your name and number. Together, we can make a difference! "It is our vision that our presence as citizens will encourage civil behavior, inspire compliance with law, and serve as examples to our neighbors." Aid for leaky oil tanks The cost to clean up a leaking heating oil tank can run between $5,000 and $20,000. Currently, the costs for clean- ing up active residential oil tank leaks will be borne by the Washington State Pollution Liability Insurance Agency (PLIA) — BUT ONLY IF you have registered for this no -cost program. The program is funded by a State tax on fuel oil, so there is no additional cost to individual participants. Program bro- chures and registration forms are avail- able through heating oil providers. You may also call PLIA at (800) 822-3905. 3 736I awry 4ecae4tiow iMppekikgs Summer Sack Lunch Program returns to Tukwila Over 50% of South Central School District children receive a free or reduced lunch during the school year. What happens to these kids during the summer? Thanks to the Summer Sack Lunch Program, nutritious lunches are available to children 18 years and younger at no cost. The City of Tukwila has received a grant to sponsor the Summer Sack Lunch Program at nine different sites around Tukwila. The lunches will be in conjunction with Parks and Recreation programs, as well as Church by the Side of the Road on Pacific Highway South. Lunches are served on a first-come, first-served basis. Children age 18 and younger can receive a free lunch at the following locations: DATE/TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY June 24 -Aug. 15 11:00 - 12:00 Tukwila Elementary Tukwila Park Crystal Springs Park Foster Park June 24 -Aug. 15 Crystal Springs 11:00 - 12:00 Park Crestview Park Duwamish Park Tukwila Elementary June 28 -Aug. 30 11:00 - 12:00 Church by the Side of the Road June 24 -Aug. 23 12:00 - 1:00 Thomdyke Elementary Thorndyke Elementary Thomdyke Elementary Thorndyke Elementary Thorndyke Elementary June 24 -Aug. 30 Tukwila Community Tukwila Tukwila Tukwila Tukwila Community 11:15 - 12:15 Center Community Center Community Center Community Center Center For more information, call Karen Wright at 241-7199. Flyers with additional program information, sites, dates and times are available at City Hall, Police Community and Neighborhood Resource Centers, and the Community Center. or • • • • • • • Gc It's SALE OF Tll' entrance walkway to commemorate birthdays, special occasions, memorials, etc. Tiles will be sold at Tukwila Days on July 13th. The last day to order will be Monday, July 15th. Tiles are only $30 each, with up to three lines of text inscribed with your special message. To order, please call Dorothy Cox at 433-1858 or pick up an order form at: CITY OF TUKWILA Parks and Recreation Department 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, WA 98188 viv 15 Ty, __.%willAr your last chance to help CREATE AG GRAND ENTRANCE at Tukwila's • new Community Center Purchase a personalized tile paver to . be installed in the new • • • • • • 111110001,_ 1 1i.41MIP •• .S� :11.1►'11 .. ,�....S..S. You can provide Tukwila youth with some class The City of Tukwila Parks and Recre- ation Department is looking for instruc- tors to teach some new and interesting recreation classes for the youth of Tuk- wila. Some class ideas are: Art Classes: Wearable art (tie-dye, puffy paint, air brush), mask -making, sketching, cartooning, calligraphy, origami, clay sculpting, keepsake boxes. Sports/Games: Bicycle classes on maintenance and safety, kite making, juggling, baton twirling, basic chess, or model rocket launching. Self Improvement: Sign language classes, junior chefs, little ladies and gentlemen. Music/Drama: Musical instrument lessons, play or choir performances. If you are interested in instructing one of these classes or have a new class ide please contact Sean Claggett, Youth Pro- grammer for the Tukwila Parks and Recreation Department, at 243-5198. Summer jazz concert series comes to Southcenter Mall This July, Southcenter Mall will offer FREE jazz concerts every Saturday night throughout the month. Enjoy live mu- sical performances by local jazz per- formers such as Darren Motamedy, Koria Wygal, Phil Sheeran, and Michael Pow- ers. All performances win take place in Center Mall. The Darren Motamedy Duo will kick- off the jazz series with a performance on July 6, 7:00-9:30 PM. On July 13, Korla Wygal will perform from 6:00-7:30 PM, and Phil Sheeran will perform on July 20, from 6:00-9:00 PM. Michael Powers win finish off the series on Saturday, Jul„ 27, performing 6:00-9:30 PM. Mall hours are Monday through Satur- day, 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM, and Sunday, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM. For general informa- tion, please call (206) 246-7400. 4 THE HAZELNUT "V you ready to find some u erecting places and things? Then Tukwila Days '96 pre- sents "Where's Tukwila". This question is on everyone's mind and — during the week of July 11th thru 20th — you will hopefully find the answer. There are several events planned for the whole family to assist you in finding out where Tukwila is. We expect to see you at each activity while you discover Tukwila over and over again. Registration for events will take place at the Tukwila Commu- nity Center at 4101 South 131st St., Tukwila, WA 98168 or by calling 243-5198 (unless otherwise noted). Wheue's 1''6"'8.: f lv Thanks to all make Tukwila Mayor: City Administrator: Parks/ Rec Director: City Council: Parks Commission: Tukwila Days: those who help Days a success John W. Rants John McFarland Don Williams Pam Carter, Joe Duffie, Allan Ekberg, Jim Haggerton, Joan Her- nandez, Pam Linder, Steve Mullet Hubert Crawley, Bob Merkle, Sue Marvin, Linda Stanley, Pat Cagampang Community Center Staff; Parade - Sheri McConnaughey; Coordi- nators —Al Frank & Shane Belceto; Entertainment — Dorothy Cox Pauticipating Ouganizations ana Agencies • Boeing Employee Credit Union • Boeing Museum of Flight • Continental Mills • Costco • Pacific Rim Talent • Duwamish Improvement Club • Everyone's Choice • Foster Golf Links and Restaurant • Foster High School • Imaginarium • ITT Tech • Jack in the Box (ey Bank • King County Natural Resources and Parks Division • Lewis and Clark Lanes ""• Marriott Residence Inn • Riverside Inn • South Central Advisory Committee • South Central Pool • South Central School District • SW King County Chamber of Commerce • Target • Tukwila Arts Commission • Tukwila City Council • Tukwila Fire Dept. • Tukwila Fire Dept. 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O Ona. a C O 'oyi 3^"` cN o er=': S o S a yr = a o 3 larallOi 6'1.4i nfs & na fs al • Tukwila Days Community Festival Sponsored by the City of Tukwila Arts Commission and the King County Arts Commission. Stage and sound facility funded through donations from the Boeing Employees Credit Union 10:00 - The Bavarian Village Band Imagine you are in rural Germany or Austria as you enjoy the sounds of a traditional German oompah band. Don't miss this colorful Northwestern group, dressed in authentic Trachten—dirndl and lederhosen. 12:00 - Cowboy Buck and Friends Cowboy Buck and Elizabeth Express will ride into town to present theirrootin' tootin' cowboy and cowgirl show. They will also bring some of their "Friends Along the Trail" to entertain YOU. Don't miss this Tukwila Days favorite. 2:00 - The 2nd Edition Journey back to the sixties with favorites like Puff the Magic Dragon, This Landis Your Land, and If I had a Hammer. Let your imagination and memo- ries come to life when you see The 2nd Edition and their rous- ing tribute to the folk era! 11:00 - Greg Bennick How does he do that? - It's just amazing! Enjoy the antics and ex- citement as Greg performs astonish- ing feats of fire eating, juggling and unicycling. 1:00 - The Gere Brothers It wouldn't be a festival with- out country music! You'll enjoy great country music that will keep your toe tappin' and your boots skootin' you sing along to new and old favorites. 3:00 - New Blues Brothers The New Blues Brothers and their nine -piece Rhythm and blues band will wrap up the day's entertainment. They'll do favorites like Soul Man, Everybody, and Rawhide, as well as performing other greats from the soul era. You saw them on TV entertaining the fans at the Seahawks games and now you can enjoy their music and humor up close and personal in Tukwila. as FREE SUMMER MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE )7nsored by the City of Tukwila Arts Commission and the King County Arts Commission -,4I3LE NIGUTS Tuesdays, 7 to 8 PM - 4242 South 144th Street Held at the Foster High School outdoor amphitheater (In case of rain, the concert will be held inside in the Commons Area) August 6 - M -Pact M -Pact will begin our Note -able Nights evening concert series with the hip, fresh sound of a cappella music. This versatile quintet will definitely make an M -Pact on you! August 13 - 2nd Edition Journey back to the sixties with folk ear favorites like Puff the Magic Dragon, This Land is Your Land, and If I had a Hammer. August 20 - Wickline Bluegrass Ensemble Don't miss this down-home family concert featuring a collection of classic and original songs, humorous anecdotes, and hand clappin' fun for the entire family. August 27 - The Gere Brothers This very talented, entertaining country western band play young country along with old Nvorites. Their fun -filled show will conclude our summer musical series. IDFANIJT I3UTTEI? % JA4M 141C Fridays, 11:30AM to 1:OOPM, in Bicentennial Park Located at Christensen Road and Strander Blvd. Grab your sack lunch, your friends, co-workers or family and come on down for great mid-day entertainment! July 12 - Symphony De La Steel We're bringing the sounds and rhythm of the Caribbean Islands to Tukwila as this six - member steel band plays a variety of calypso, soca, reggae and contemporary tunes. July 19 - The Olson Brothers Band Country at its best. Enjoy the rich harmonies and southern gospel style of one of the Northwest's top country/rhythm & blues groups. July 26 - Tim Hall Band Don't miss this exciting blues/rock band's first appearance at Peanut Butter & Jam as they play your old favorites as well as their own material. The park will be\ alive with blues! August 2 - Bellevue Wind Octet :Noes, clarinets, bassoons and french horns. Enjoy works of Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven lad Schubert in the surroundings for which they were intended — outdoors in the park. August 9 - Backholm Hall Patti Hall and Dean Backholm will fill the air with their style of adult contemporary and classic rock music. Smooth harmonies and great musicianship! JULY 1996 M -Pact Wickline Bluegrass Symphony De La Steel Olson Brothers Band Backholm Hall 5 J)k6t s Jlew(%) its Jh�s6KSeavices Take advantage of home repair funds now Are you a homeowner in Tukwila? Are you daunted by the cost of major repairs? The King County Housing Repair Program may be able to help. Supported by Commu- nity Development Block Grant dollars, the program provides no -interest loans and sometimes matching funds to homeowners that are low- and moderate -income. Loans do not have to be repaid until the house is sold. Eligibility is determined by both income of household members and value of assets. Owners must have established a year's residency in Tukwila, must live in the house that needs the repairs, and must have a certain amount of home equity. While many repairs may be eligible, necessary health and safety repairs are a priority. For the 1996 year, there is $112,000 available. The maximum loan per household is $13,500. For a family of four, loan assistance may be available if household income doesn't exceed $41,600. Grants may also be available to homeowners; income eligibility is more strict and the amount of the grant is smaller than a loan. Grants may also be available for mobile home owners who do not own the land upon which their mobile home is located. For more information, please call the Housing Repair hotline at 296-7640. August youth summit planned Many within the Tukwila communit, are concerned about youth: parents, teachers, elected officials and City staff, social service providers, church mem- bers, business owners and managers, etc. And many people wear one or more hats regarding their involvement with youth. A Community Summit planned for Au- gust 16 and 17th will bring community members together to help focus efforts toward violence prevention plans for youth. The Summit, to be held at Foster High School, will have people share what they are doing, what's working, and how to enhance efforts. New information on individual and com- munity risks will be shared, as well as research on how to help youth develop. Common goals will be established. To become involved, call 901-8000. Foster Welcome Fair brings community together Submitted by Patty Lewis Worthington Recently the South Central School District hosted a welcome fair at Foster High School in Tukwila. Over 400 people, including local human service providers, language translators and non-English speakers attended. The program, Expecta- tions of Our Students, was presented by the school principals in the South Central School District. Many language transla- tors assisted in getting the message to a world of newcomers. Joyce Kandi, Fosters Assistant Principal, led a committee of students, school and service personnel to assure the success of the venture. Many wonderful stories were shared and new friendships were made. A Bosnian family I'd met offers a wonderful example of heartwarming appreciation. In early September of 1995, Fejal Boric and his wife came into my office at Foster High School, searching for an English class. It was obvious they were newcomers, wearing a mantle of fatigue and confusion. In the course of our halted conversation I learned they had just arrived from war-torn Bosnia 12 hours earlier. They needed everything imaginable — starting with beds — to establish a household. Mrs. Boric, exhausted and overwhelmed, expressed tears of desperation by the end of our conversation. Once a middle-class family, they now plunged into a poverty of economic, communication and cultural chaos. Only six months later, I met the Boric family again at the Welcome Fair. Not only was Mrs. Boric's English greatly improved, her entire outlook radiated confidence. She kept repeating that all things were possible in America. Fejal Boric met a neighborhood friend, one he hadn't seen in over 25 years. Fejal and Emil Dizdarevic, a Red Cross volunteer translator, attended school in Moctar in the former Yugoslavia. They parted long ago when one went to study science and the other to study medicine. Fejal said, "After coming to a place with different sky, different climate, differ- ent culture, different ground, different trees, different grass, it is a wonderful surprise to meet part of your childhood in a new country. How many beautiful emotions we carry inside." I asked Fejal what he thought of the Fair. His opinion as a father of two Foster students and new resident made a profound impression on me. He stated, "In Bosnia, after a long time our children saw horrible things happen. Last night was the best proof of American democracy and tolerance. As a parent, I am proud and happy to have the opportunity for rr children to learn about freedom and democracy at Foster Higfi School. It does re-establish again a faith in human beings and tolerances. Your school has a professional approach and multicultural approach, doing the right thing at the right time. It is the best way and the best place." 6 THE HAZELNUT TUKWILA RECYCLING Tukwila Garage Sale You've been asking about it, and here it is! Tukwila's third annual Community Garage Sale will be held this year on Sat- urday and Sunday, August 10 & 11. Residents can clean their homes, shop for bargains, earn some cash, and meet their neighbors... all while reducing waste and keeping it out of the _landfill. ere's what you'll do: • Plan to have a yard sale on August 10 & 11 atyourhome. • Tell the City BEFORE July 26th that you'll be holding a yard sale on these days. • Hold your sale and have fun! The City will: • Compile a list of all households participating in this garage sale event. • Publish this list of sale addresses in the Highline Times. • Give you a special "TUKWILA COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE" sign to identify your home. Over 140 households participated in last year's Community Yard Sale and made it a great success. Advertising a large number of yard sales in the same community on the same date is bound to draw the maximum number of shoppers to your sale. Here's how to sign up to hold a sale: T,7. Register in person at the City Council booth at the Tukwila Days -' Community Festival on July 13th at Foster High School, OR • Sign up by phone by calling 431-3683 before July 26th. Sign up now to hold a yard sale on August 10 & 11. To be in the ad, call Tukwila's Recycling Program at 431-3683 BEFORE July 26! August 10 & 11 REPOR TER Composting bins available at Tukwila Days festival They're ba-ack! In response to your requests, the Tukwila Recycling Program will once again sell high-quality compost bins to residents at Foster High School during the Tukwila Days Festival on Saturday, July 13th. These high-quality, easy-to-use bins have a 21 - cubic foot capacity and are made entirely from recycled plastic. And best of all, you pay only $10 for this $56 value! Written materials on composting are also provided. Where: Tukwila Days Festival Foster High School S. 144th Street/42nd Avenue S. When: Saturday, July 13th — 9 AM to 4 PM Cost: $10 cash (a $56 value) ONLY 100 BINS AVAILABLE, SO COME EARLY! May's special recycling event was a huge success Congratulations to Tukwila residents for mak- ing the special Recycling Collection day a BIG success! On Saturday May 19th, 687 vehicle loads of yard debris, scrap metals, reusable household goods, used tires, lead acid batteries, anti -freeze, motor oil and oil filters were col- lected at Foster High School. These contributions totalled 176,514 pounds — more than 88 tons — of materials diverted from the waste stream and recycled back to produc- tive use! In addition, 60 families purchased recycled plastic compost bins. JULY 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 Fri., 8:30AM-5::OOPM TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL Pam Carter, President 244-0558 Joe H. Duffle (beeper #) 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: Stacla Norris New conductor takes the podium for Rainier Symphony Following its successful season finale "From Opera to Broadway," the Raine. Symphony is pleased to announce the upcoming 1996-1997 season will be performed at the Foster Performing Arts Center sponsored by the City of tT1kW Arts Commission. The group has selected Dr. Paul Mori as the new Music Director, following the decision of former Music Director Joseph Pollard White to ve on to other musical pursuits after completing his tenth year with the phony. Dr. Mori comes from Baltimore with impressive credentials m the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University and has been with a variety of musical groups: the Santa Barbara Symphony and Chamber Orchestras, the New Sussex Symphony Orchestra, the Greater Baltimore Youth Orchestras, and the Bach Ensemble of Baltimore. Attend a live symphony performance at an affordable cost! If you are interested in purchasing tickets for the four regular season concerts, please leave you name, address and phone number on the Rainier Symphony voice mail at (206) 781-5618, or write to us at Rainier Symphony, P.O. Box 1023, Kent, WA 98035. You'll be contacted in August regarding the actual dates and cost. Concert tickets are only $10.00 for adults and $6.00 for seniors and students. And season tickets are an even better savings! Contacting King County Animal Control: 296 -PETS To access the Pets Line, call 296 -PETS and select one of the following categories on your touch-tone telephone. You'll be connected with either recorded information or an operator. (If you have a rotary dial telephone, you will be connected with an operator.) - If calling long distance Press 1 -0- For other cities' animal control service numbers Press 21 - Emergencies — injured animals, vicious dog or loose livestock Press 22 - Other emergencies Press 23 -> File a complaint or request a service call Press 24 - Lost dog information Press 311 - Lost cat information Press 312 - Found pet Press 32 -> Pet adoptions Press 41 - Shelter locations and hours Press 42 -> Pet licensing, billing, and other questions Press 43 -0-- Spay/neuter voucher program Press 44 THE HAZELNUT City of Tukwila 6200 Southcenter Blvd. Tukwila, WA 98188 POSTMASTER: 1f 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.