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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-07 Hazelnut Newsletter - Volume 1 No. 2 The HAZ ELNUT Volume 1, Number 2 Edgar D. Bauch, Mayor July 1976 The ten-year comprehensive street plan has been launched. Already the bull- dozers and excavators are moving through the city streets, cutting a subterranean route in which will be concealed the conduit and cables to carry the power and telephone services to consumers throughout Tukwila. The unsightly overhead lines will eventually all disappear to no longer mar the landscape. The undergrounding project was established as a priority of the comprehensive plan. Storm sewers, sidewalks, street grading, curbing and lighting will follow in logical sequence. Like the furrows of oversized moles, trenches are appearing across rose beds and lawns, terminating at utility service entrances. When earth and divots are replaced, the tell -tale mounds will trace the path at least until the following Spring. The average homeowners share of the $1.1 million plus upheaval is estimated at $200. This $200 figure is dependent upon an unstable economy over the projected number of years, the distance of the house from the street connection and/or obstructions that may impede excavation along the way. One-fourth of the cost will go to Puget Power for circuit breakers, materials, labor, and the price of removing the existing overhead cables and poles and the final installation of cable up to 100-feet from the road. Any additional footage will be charged at 70c per foot. Property owners will be notified by the city clerks office prior to excavation to avoid unexpected inconvenience, al- though digging, conduit laying and refilling is not expected to take longer than two hours at any given location. Undergrounding of utilities from the street to the home is the sole responsibility of the property owner and must be completed within 90-days. The initial project has been divided into 5 phases. Phase 1 began on schedule on July 12th when Mayor Ed Bauch and Puget Power officials noted the occasion with a ground breaking ceremony on South 149th Street, in front of the Tukwila Elementary School, officially declaring the long term project as underway. Phase 1 will include 149th and 59th South to South 147th Street. This section Tukwila's Mayor Edgar Bauch, Field Superintendent, Gene Isler and Director of Public Works, Steven Hall, wield the first spade in a groundbreaking ceremony which launched a gigantic beautifying project, which should be completed in ten years. will be completed by August 9th. On that day Phase 2 begins with 57th Street South 56th Street So. and South 147th. Phase 3 shows 55th and 56th to 144th in progress from October 12 to December 20th followed by the intersecting portions of 59th Avenue South and South 144th. Final phase of the first project encompases a route which follows 56th from 144th to 141st and back up through 57th South to 144th, to be completed by April 30, 1977. Tukwila Zip Code "I want my Zip Code," said Councilman Skip Traynor at a city council meeting in November 1973, and he echoed the sentiments of a large portion of the population of Tukwila. Seven postal zip codes in an area of six square miles was not only confusing but exasperating to many community -minded residents who were demanding identity for their orphan city, and resented mail for the City of Tukwila being addressed to Seattle. Telephone calls and letters to the postal authorities have reciprocated regularly for many years but to no avail, and many business people within Tukwila still believe that they are in Seattle. A letter to Mayor Bauch from Senator Warren G. Magnuson has partially resolved the situation. (the letter has been reproduced here). It has now been established that Tukwila has but one (1) zip code and although it shares this one with Des Moines and Riverton Heights, it is a step closer to our identification problem and it has been established that mail may be addressed to Tukwila or Seattle and receive the same delivery treatment. The next step is to convince the business population that Tukwila is synonimous with success. Continued on Page 3. HAPPY BERTHDAY AMERICA — Deanna Dahl of 56th Avenue and Angeline Griffiths of 57th Avenue were on hand to aid Mayor Edgar Bauch, at Foster -Tuk- wila Presbyterian Church as he joined CIZVO a unified pealing of church bells, the fourth of July, at the request of United States President Gerald Ford. Page 2 THE HAZELNUT Fire department report f-Tbe Tukwila Fire Department has been ranked seventh in the United States and third in the State of Washington, in the National Fire Protection Association's Annual Fire Prevention Contest. Evalua- tion was based on fire prevention activities, policies, programs and out- standing performances in municipal fire 1«)rotection. During the month of June, the department hosted more than 425 firefighters from throughout Western Washington with training classes in leadership, L.P. Gas fire control, and extrication of automobil e accident tims. These programs complement the on going college training of the department. Each week North Seattle Community College instructs members of the department in Fire Command and Administration. The Tukwila Fire Department is public. Should you wish the department personnel to fire survey your residence, telephone 244-7221 for arrangements. In jtrir& conducting this program on a request basis only. There is no charge and any information concerning your residence remains in confidence. 0 Douglas R. Gibbs was recently appointed Fire Inspector for the City of Tukwila. Gibbs started in the caplacityy of Fire Prevention Officer on June 1, 1976. He began his fire service career as a Volunteer Firefighter at Spring Glen as that department's Training Captain during his off duty hours. In 1971, he became a full-time firefighter at Duwamish, (K.C.F.D. #1). After 21/2 years at that department he moved to the Tukwila Fire Department. "During the past 3 years, Doug has been working hard to improve his skill level in the field of Fire Prevention," said Hubert Crawley, Chief of the Department. "This fil UN 011 LJ -blA an open competitive examination." Gibbs and his wife Maureen live in Renton with their two children; Randy and Doreen. Burton Lutes and Walt Frey prepare Z. put the finishing touches on t1g, two inhabitants - birds. They are not favor of the improvements, howev claiming it will restrict access to th nest in the rafters. The cabin may visited at the Bicentennial Park site n-Ts& of e SV-FIE der B in the cabin, picnic tables and pI equipment for children provide activi NMI 11 f11f 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . at 3:30 1.m. August 7. Bi-Centennial Committee Report by Louise M. Strander of the Bi-Centennial Cabin park is being completed; and chairman Mr. Burton Lutes and his assistants, Mr. Walt Frey and others, are to be congratulated on their accomplishments. The cookbook; published by a commit- tee consisting of Janelle Baldwin, Estelle Hansen and Sis Robinson, features many recipes by our local gourmet cooks and is now available at the Tukwila City Hall for $5 per copy. This would be a unique local gift for birthdays and Christmas. Also an sale are Tukwila commemorative mugs, which are a useful and lasting wimu a Both the cookbooks and mugs will also Cri-fts FestiW91. Li*k f*r Ae V4-Gextejuti&I Vi4i;?d *ri Saturday, August 7th from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Tukwila Elementary School. The Historical Committee, chaired by Marie Gardner, is still hard at work on the Tukwila history. Anyone with any interesting pictures, news clippings or other memorabelia, is asked to contact Mrs. Gardner at 242-4627. Chairman Dan Saul has had a busy two years representing the many diverse projects of the Bi-Centennial Committee. His enthusiastic and «ositive aDDroach to MUM ARBC has led us to accomplish far more ambitious tasks than thought possible for our few numbers. The Tukwila Fire Department currents kas training classes available for t1ii 1, 11.9-W.- I *: , I A44Y-N I (CPR). If you would like to know what ,io in case of heart attack, please con't a 1, the fire department and we can arran training classes. It has been proven th attack strikes if immediate attention c be given before the fire department a car arrives. THE HAZELNUT Pee Continued from Page 1. OFFICE OF THE POSTMASTER GENE e"a+ I+ gt_, oc GENERAL Honorable Warren G. Ma United Stn-a Senate gnuson Washington, D' C. 20510 Dear Senator Magnuson: This iawill ia lr- Ply to your May 19 letterTukwto Postmaster init concerning the On bZIP lCodof e Mayor Edgar D. Hauch Of y. iTukwila was assignment for that service hlofathe nSeattlenpo post Officeice However, affect Postal identit resident., and Tukwila is This d .. +ast Offices• Individual. could vested in the POat office line of elthe the Directory of Post an address. r Tukwila or Seattle in rap are never sea tin of Mail, y function wo assist Purpose. 0 e�ProOf Providing identity. Mail in uuse of the 98067 should show a 98188 Slp and Codelivery Tukwila Post office could Code formerl Con - mail and unnecessary cause delis in identified with the rY additional handling the li ry of With beat regards, I .m g by Postal employees. r Sincerely yours, i^ Norman s. Halliday Assistant Postmaster Ge Government Relations nera Par. nt indicateTo change the postal address would not business operation where we are. Assistant Postmaster General Norman HallidayS. `1 residents that TUKWILA DAYS" xMW« pancakes,62nd Avenues. Ham, x will be available at the event or obtained r #, At 8:30 a.m., judging of the parade # 1 Presbyterian Church parking lot, after which Mator Bauch with 1 . will lead the parade. "The Diplomats" Drum and Bugle Corps,be providing marchingthe music. There is still time to prepare your costume or floatfor growing Entry classification will be; 1. Best decorated bicycle, tricycle or pedal car- 2. Animals -best decorated; Besi 98188 j:is theofficial zip codenumber« the City of Tukwila. Continued use of 9806 #. othe deliveryformerly identified with the independe the decorated doll buggy, stroller or wagon; «, # 1 in parade; 6. Best decorated floats or cars. There will be prizes for /r # s The Arts Festival begins officially south9:00 a.m. Displays will feature works many • and local mediabe11 The Wisdom Marionettes will entert& # f « 1+4 musicians will play throughout#a At t w a Bauch I, itrander ^# Christianson �Road. T park, 1" cabin#. surrounding rw area has been a main act ty of q] ivi and # of # and city employees. For Emergency Only Call: Fire Department ... ........................ 243-5353 AidCar ......... ................................ 243-5353 Police Department .................... .... 242-0700 Water -Sewer Departments ...........242-0700 (After 5:00 Weekends -Holidays) For Tukwila Business Offices Call: Mayor's Office..............................242-7150 City Clerk......................................242-7150 City Treasurer..............................243-9W6 Director of Public Works ..............242-2177 Building Department .....................242-2177 Street -Water -Sewer -Park Depts ...242-2177 Utility Accounting.........................243-9906 Fire Department ................... ........ 244-7221 Police Department........................242.4700 Planning & Zoning Depts ...............244-6290 Civil Defense.................................244-7221 Municipal Court............................246-9290 City Shops....................................575-0355 State Patrol (Emergency Only) ......624-4470 County Sheriff...............................344-3883 Air Pollution.................................284-2050 Poison Center................................634-5252 Policeman Retires RobertSergeant of tbi, Tukwila Police Department from on a disability pension # years in law enforcement. Maxwell came to Tukwila, January, s«' as a patrolman f years with promoted to Sergeant December, 1966. Sergeant Maxwell at 48, was the oldest w member of the department. A certificate of # o a* behalf1-F,resented to Maxwell by Mayor Bauch the d _a- L 10 0- ,`1\ N al' d w® IIV S a«9ar J ® I' Parade Rol te it It ep 8 Mite IT B � informationFurther „a , tZ Festival 1^ obtained by calli a# or !—Page 4 - — - — - — - — - — - — - — - — - — - — - — - — - — - — - — - — - — - — - — - — - — - — - — - — - — - — I i THE HAZELNUT Published quarterly by: CITY OFTUKWILA 1"75 - 59TH AVENUE SOUTH TUKWILA, WASHIN GTON 98067 Copy Editor: Ed. C. Robinson. ------------------------------------------------------- Youth Programs Our summer Fun Program held at Tukwila Elementary School has been going great with two boys' softball teams and one girl's team, compiling a four and three record against other King County Teams. The boy's, 12-14 year olds team, is following in the footsteps of last years King County Champs from Tukwila with a 2 and 0 record. Our Youth Track team made a great showing in the Renton Invitational Track Meet held on Friday, July 9, at Renton High School. Every person on the team came home with a ribbon for placing in one or more events. Laurie Kreidler placed first in the high jump. LaVon Gillespie took 2nd in the softball throw, while Karen Foltz was nipped at the wire in the 100 yard dash to place 2nd. Tukwila finished 4tb behind Kent, Renton and Auburn respectively. Des Moines and Tahoma were a distant 5th and 6th. The Track Teams need more partici- pants, especially in the boys events. With a full team we can beat the Giants that surround us. If you would like to participate, and you are between the ages of 8-15 years, we need you. Events are; standing long jump, running long jump, softball throw, high jump, and dashes (50 yd., 100, 220, 440, 880). Track Teams practices every Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at Tukwila School. If you would like to be in these events, please call the Recreation Department at 242-2177. Tukwila Senior Citizens The Tukwila Seniors have had a great summer of activities so far. They have taken trips to Spirit Lake, Point Defiance, and Victoria. We have had picnics in the Park, Potluck luncheons with special speakers. Other trips and programs coming up include; August 4, Ocean Beaches area, August 11, Fort Lewis Museum and Steilacom Fish Hatcheries. We would like to extend an invitation to all Seniors in the area to come and join the fun. The only dues are 50c per month for coffee, etc. We would like you to come out and take advantage of these great programs. Tukwila Trailers Women's Hiking Group Now that summer is here, some of you ladies may be interested in hiking with the Tukwila Trailers. They are a women's hiking group sponsored by the Recreation Department. The group hikes during the daytime once a week, rain or shine. Membership is free. Members meet up at City Hall at 9:00 a.m. and return around 3 or 4 p.m. The gals usually bring a sack lunch, and a small day pack for extra clothing. A small fee is asked to cover cost of gas when a member is driving the group. Otherwise, there is no fee when the city van is used. The group has hiked around Flaming Geysor Park, Green River Gorge, Point No Point, Camano Island, Samish Island, etc. One monthly meeting is set aside for planning hikes for the following month. Meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of the month, at 10:30 a.m. at Tukwila City Hall. The next meeting is Thursday, August 12. Softball Leagues Our Jack N Jill (coed) softball league has been in session since May 25. The participants have had a great time despite the inclimate weather. This year we have had over 150 participants. Games are held at Tukwila Elementary School on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursday evenings. A total of 159 games of softball will have been played in the Tukwila Recreation Department's Slowpitch League. The Championship game is scheduled to be played at the Joseph Foster Memorial Park or the Old Central Park. Teams participating in the Men's League will congreate for the Champion- ship Game, July 30, at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. Everyone is invited. • Tennis Program Over 120 people have taken tennis lessons under the direction of the Tukwila Recreation Department. "Our most successful tennis program we have had," says Richard Hunt, Recreation Director. Twenty youths have taken free lessons from our Recreation staff, with Linda Kodama and Russ Grim. Fall Recreation Program The Fall Recreation Program is slated to begin in late September. Should you have any suggestions or would like to receive a fall brochure, please call the Recreation Department at 242-2177. International Soccer Game by Nancy Moore A 15-years-old German boy Soccer team is visiting our area from Uchtel- fangen. They will be playing a game against the 406 Pancake Chef Flame, IAL champions, on Monday, August 9, at 7:00 p.m. at Foster High School stadium. It should be an exciting game. Everyone is invited. Tickets $1.00, 9 and under free. RC VA I t I i UN - 11 August 7, 1976 Concerts in the Park Concerts are being held at Tukwila Park each Sunday from 1:30-3:30 p.m. The performing groups are from the Musi- cians Union. The public is urged to attend, Bring the family, a picnic lunch, relax and enjoy.