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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-04 Hazelnut Newsletter - Volume 3 No. 2TfIT; N7ItL(JT PUBLISHED QUARTERLY vY, the Cit or TilljWlla Volume 3, Number 2 Edgar D. Bauch, Mayor APRIL 1979 Ikawa, Our Sister City -J. McFarland Acting Police Chief, Pat Phelan, and Taki Nakataki at City Hall. What do the Cities of Ikawa, Japan and Tukwila, Wash- ington have in common? Many things. So many that officials from both Cities have begun efforts to affiliate as Sister Cities. To that end, Mayor Akira Sogabe dispatched a repre- sentative of his staff to visit Tukwila in February to convey their desires to formally join with our City in the Sister Cities program. Mr. Kiyofumi Nakataki, a planner from Ikawa ar- rived on February 4th for a three day visit as guest of Mayor and Mrs. Bauch. Included in his visit was a tour of the City, attendance at a council meeting, introduction to members of the staff and a visit to Tukwila Elementary School. While here, Mr. Nakataki, or Taki as he prefers to be called, in- formed us that Ikawa isa City much like Tukwila, with a valley setting located in the Southern Island group of Shokoku. Largely agricultural, they produce among other things dairy products, rice, wheat, and chestnuts. With a population of approximately 6000 I kawa also enjoys a tourist industry with close proximity to skiing facilities and abundance of cherry trees which when in bloom attract many sightseers. Another statistical parallel is the annual rainfall of 40-45 inches, an all too familiar characteristic of Tukwila. The key to a successful Sister Cities program is in involve- ment by the community. Interchange between community based clubs, organizations and youth groups as well as school participation provides the prime reason for the con- cept of affiliation between cities. Cultural, youth and educa- tional exchanges become a powerful and effective force in the understanding, tolerance and respect between the peo- ple of different nations. To assist in this effort, the Mayor's office is establishing a Sister Cities Committee. Any citizens, both residential and corporate, or any community service organization or youth groups, who have any interest in learning more about our new friends from Ikawa, are encouraged to contact the Mayor's office at 433-1805 for more information. Spring Program 1979 SEE INSIDE FOR THE COMPLETE RECREATIONAL PROGRAM .. . SPRING CLEAN-UP CAMPAIGN With warmer weather approaching, it is once again time to begin thinking about spring cleaning. We have, and to help you the City has set the dates of April 28th -May 6th for the fifth annual spring clean-up campaign. As in the past, dumpsters will be conveniently located throughout the City as selected pick up sites, for disposal of any refuse or un- wanted material, other than normal household garbage. The map below designates the collection sites. Each site will be marked with a sign for easy recognition. Please note that the site at South 133rd & 57th South will be available for the weekend of April 28 -29th only. A 57th Ave. So. & So. 133rd B 53rd Ave. So. & So. 140th C 55th & 144th D 65th at City Park E Slade Way & 54th LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The editors of the Hazelnut welcome comments from readers, both on the newspaper and on views or ques- tions about our City government. All letters will be answered, and if space permits, be published in the Hazelnut. —2— L.C. "Bud" Bohrer 243-7679 Mabel Harris . . 242-5359 George Hill . . 244-2785 Reid Johanson . 243-1526 Dan Saul 244-5408 Dwayne "Skip" Traynor 243-2883 Gary VanDusen . . . 243-6743 Edgar Bauch, Mayor . 243-0774 City Council Meetings 1st & 3rd Mondays 7:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole . . 2nd & 4th Mondays 7:00 p.m. —Bud Bohrer Council President— The Council President has some duties that go along with the office—one is to write this column for the quarterly is- sues of the Hazelnut. This is my first column of the year, so I want to use the opportunity to describe how the Council operates including some revisions in the process. I'll also try to answer some questions we. are frequently asked. First of all please recall that there are seven council mem- bers who are elected by all the registered voters for Tukwila. Elsewhere in the Hazelnut you'll find a discussion of the requirements and process of running for the positions, you are encouraged to read it. Three positions will be filled in November. The Council is the legislative body of the City and passes the laws, called ordinances. The Mayor is the City Administrator, or executive. As noted under the heading, the City Council meets regu- larly four times each month. All the meetings are held in the Council chambers at our new City Hall building at 6200 Southcenter Boulevard. The entrance is on the upper level through the double doors at the northwest corner of the building. If you haven't seen the new building you're invited to stop by during working hours, or call me or the other council members for a tour. All Council meetings, (and the committee meetings to be discussed later) are open to the public. You are warmly in- vited to attend. Smoking isn't permitted in the Council Chambers, another reason why the ancient image of "smoke filled rooms" no longer applies. Closed meetings of the Coun- cil members and appropriate staff including the Mayor are by state law restricted to finance and personnel matters including labor negotiations. At the City Council meetings we pay the bills and act on ordinances, resolutions and other matters on our agenda. The Mayor presides at the Council meetings. The Committee of the Whole meetings are really Council work sessions. The Council President presides in a less formal setting at the committee of the whole meetings. We review agenda items for the following Council meeting, conduct public hearings and hear committee reports. These committee of the whole meetings have more detailed discussions of agenda items, but action is normally forwarded to the City Council. The agenda is published Friday preceeding each meeting. Copies are available from the City Clerk's office and are available at the meetings. A City calendar that shows the complete meeting schedule and other key events is also available from the City Clerk. Each agenda includes an item for CITIZEN'S COMMENTS on items not on the agenda. For agenda items, your comments are welcomed after presentations of the initial introductory report and Council discussion. Seating at the Council table is by seniority in order from the audiences left; that is Councilmembers Traynor, Saul, Hill, VanDusen, Bohrer, Harris and Johanson. The exception to this rule is that the Council President is seated at the right of the Mayor. Roll call votes may be taken in order of seniority or alphabetically. Cont. on page 3 Council Comments cont. from page 2 The Council has four standing committees: Finance, Pub- lic Safety and Health, Community Affairs and Public Works. Each is composed of three council members and thus can not constitute a council quorum. Each councilmember ex- cept the president is a member of two committees. The com- mittees also meet twice each month at times shown on the City calendar. They develop ordinances, conduct public hear- ings, and deliberate on topics in their area of specialty. 1979 promises to be another fascinating year for Tukwila. We'll be consolidating our operations of the new City Hall, Community Center and FosterGolf Links; we havethe River- ton and Allentown-Duwamish annexations before us, a com- plete revision to the zoning ordinance, Interurban Corridor and other important subjects. Your comment and participa- tion at either the Council meetings or other contact can help Tukwila improve and grow into the City you want it to be. IT'S ELECTION YEAR RUN FOR OFFICE? —by Councilman VanDusen— "I could do the job better: "I have a desire to serve the community" "The wrong people are in office" "I don't like the decisions being made in this City: "I have the urge to be part of "we the people" "It must be the politician in me, I'm going to run for office!" Feelings as these lead you to enter the science of government. This year is an election year for the Tukwila city govern- ment, with the office of mayor and three council positions open. The current positions will terminate January, 1980, but filing for these occurs in July, 1979, with a primary in September, and the general election in November, 1979. A person must begin thinking of the importance of this now, for good intentions can get lost so easily. The qualifications for office are simple, you must be a registered voter and resident of the City for one year preced- ing the election (this includes any area to be annexed into the City). Some additional qualifications that are not codified might be: a strong desire; willing to meet and ask people to vote for you; ability to read page after page of written documents; have a thick skin at times; have the ability to sit hours at a time in meetings mostly listening, then make decisions, based on the facts presented; be able to stay awake through all of it; and still have the time available to attend not only council meetings, but many other committee, regional, and special meetings and hearings. Sounds ominous, but remem- ber these are important meetings for the City of Tukwila and its citizens, many are interesting and rewarding. Therefore, the rewards can be few or many, generally depending on what you are willing to give to and receive from the position. You can reach a height of self-satisfac- tion or the pit of frustration, but I can guarantee, win or lose, it will be interesting. Tukwila City councilmembers, left to right: Traynor, Saul, Bohrer, Mayor Bauch, councilmembers Hill, Van Dusen and Harris. Seated at center table Maxine Anderson, City clerk. Not pictured, councilmember Reid Johanson. —3— CITY OF TUKWILA BUILDING DEPARTMENT —Al Pieper Pictured above, Dawn Pfeiffer and Ai PieperBuilding Official— The building department has many functions that affect the users and owners of real property as well as the gen- eral public. All City codes, ordinances (laws) and policies that relate to construction, land use, zoning, public nuisance, and other items that affect the quality of life and safety in the City are handled and implemented by the building department at one time or another. The procedure is started by a review of the project pro- posal through a plan check process. The plans are also checked by the building department to make sure that all codes relating to the structural safety and occupant use of the building are complied with during the design period. The Building department acts as central agent for the Fire department, the Public Works department and the Planning department during the review process. After it is deter- mined that all codes are complied with, a building permit is issued authorizing the construction phase. A series of inspections are made during the construction phase to make sure that the design is being followed. When the project is complete with the building, landscaping, park- ing, public utilities, and fire protection a final inspection is made and the building is authorized for use. The display of advertising signs commonly called the "sign code" is controlled by the building department along with a large group of items such as: dilapidated buildings, changes in use of buildings, unauthorized construction, contractor licensing, addresses and the records that are needed to keep track of all building activity, and buildings within the City. During 1978, 284 building permits were processed or 1.2 permits every working day. Construction value of buildings that permits were issued for was $29,597,335. setting a new record in value of buildings. The revenue generated by construction activity was also at a record high of $83,441. for permits and plan checking services. The employees that make up the building department enjoy a good working relationship with the area builders. This is a direct result of the policy established bythe Building Official that during all contact with the public, service is our goal. MEMORIAL GROVE PLANNED Landscaping of the City Hall grounds has fallen victim to winter weather. Many of the larger varieties of trees which have been selected for planting will be shipped from the eastern part of the country which is still experiencing cold weather. As Spring approaches, however, activity will soon resume in the completion of a landscaping plan that will compliment the building and grounds. Plans are now being made for the establishment of a me- morial grove which would allow for the dedication and iden- tification of trees and plantings in memory of deceased Tuk- wila residents. The location of the memorial grove would be identified through a key map in the City Hall lobby, with each memorium identified by individual markers. For further information, contact the Mayor's office at 433-1805. CRIME WATCH What is Operation —Pat Lowery Identification? Crime Prevention Officer— It's a program that has proven to be dramatically effective in reducing burglary in cities where it has been properly implemented. Operation Identification has two parts. First, you mark all your easily stolen valuables so that they can be identified as yours. Second, you display a sticker which tells burglars that you have done so. What makes Operation Identification so effective is that easily identified property is hard for a burglar to dispose of. It can be traced back to you. And, if the burglar is caught with it in his possession, it is solid evidence of possession of stolen goods. Operation Identification is part of your on-going Tukwila Police Department Crime Prevention Program. Mark these possessions... TV Sets • Stereo Equipment • Radios • Car Tape Decks • Recorders and Players • Fishing Rods, Reels • Vacuum Cleaners • Kitchen Appliances (mixers, toasters, blenders, percolators, etc.) • Snow Blowers • Bicycles • Outboard Motors • Golf Clubs • Typewriters • Adding Machines • Dic- tating Machines • Cameras • Binoculars • Guns • Hub Caps• Mag Wheels • Lawn Mowers • Electric Shavers • Tools (hand & power) • Watches, Clocks Mark these items by inscribing YOUR state driver's li- cense number after the letters WA D L. A typical marking should look like this: WA D L AB -CD -EF Gi23KR Include your driver's license number even on property that includes a manufacturer's serial number to make your property more recoverable. By using the driver's license number, you make it possible for law enforcement agencies to quickly trace the rightful owner of recovered property. You may wish to make duplicate lists of your property and keep one copy in a safe place around your home or of- fice, another copy in a safe deposit box. In case of burglary, you'll be able to describe stolen prop- erty quickly, which will help police in their attempts to recover it. Put this sticker in windows near front and rear doors of your home and business. It tells a would-be burglar that goods stolen from your home will be hard to dispose of... and if found in his possession is court evidence of guilt. WARNING OPERATION I.D. All items of value on (hese premises have been marked for ready identiheation by Law E lorcemenl Ag YOUR LOCAL LienciEes It's enough to send a bur- glar looking for trouble else- where. A limited number of en- gravers are available on a loan basis from your Police Depart- ment. You may reserve an en- graver by calling 433-1808. —4— HIT TEA Did you realize that every hour there is an average of 30 shipments of hazardous material moving through Tukwila on Interstate 5? This figure does not include materials stored in the City or moving through on the railroads. In an effort to offset this alarming capacity of risk for the City, the Tuk- wila Fire Department has developed a team of specialists to handle emergencies involving these hazardous chemicals. The Hazardous Incidents Team (HIT) and unit, a project which originally began in 1973, formally took shape early this year. The function of this program is to contain spills and limit hazardous exposure to incidents involving dan- gerous cargo. The first obligation of the team would be to evacuate people close enough to be involved to a safe area, then the incident must be neutralized or contained. Even before the unit formally went into service, it was requested to handle a toxic acid spill just outside the City limits. Members of the HIT team suited up and removed the spill to unruptured containers. With past accidents causing the deaths of several fire fighters throughout the nation, the Tukwila Fire Department has begun a first of its kind training program. Benefitting from past experience, a considerable amount of information is being gathered and formulated into lesson plans on how to handle hazardous incidents. YOUNG IDEAS IN CITY HALL Mayor Alex Rondos called the regular meeting of the Tuk- wila City Council to order. The issue of concern before the council was that of a mandatory leash law for all dogs within City limits. Councilman Fred Hebner made a motion that such a law be passed with Councilwoman Monica Reimann seconding... This could very possibly be a scene from a future council meeting in 1999, as members of the Tukwila elementary School assembled at City Hall for an orientation to the workings of municipal government. Classes from the 4th, 5th, and 6th grades participated in the learning experience which included an explanation of the functions of the branches of government, a mock council meeting and a tour of municipal offices. The students learned how a law was created and put into effect in Tukwila by role playing various members of the administration and elected offices. The pro- gram was conducted by Mayor Bauch and John McFarland, Administrative Assistant, and arranged through the coop- eration of Mr. Robbins, Tukwila Elementary principal and his faculty. It is hoped that the program will become an annual event to aid the elementary students in better under- standing the workings of the governmental system through participation. Pictured above with Mayor Bauch are the students who participated in the mock council meeting during government day. They are: 1. to r. front row, Mayor Bauch, Alex Rondos, Bret Christianson, Bill Stusser, Fred Hebner, Manford Romero, Shelby Schenck; back row, Tena Friederich, Dean Gagnon, Art Bohn, Monica Reimann, Gina Bern- hardt, Shelly Broderick. Spring Program 1979 Park Commission: Donna Segale, Chairperson Wayne Nelson Ann Crain Dick Brunk Mildred Heppenstall Park Maintenance: Richard Williams, Public Works Superintendent Gene Elfstrom, Park Crew Chief Recreation Division: Kjell Stoknes, Director, O.C.D. Don Williams, Recreation Supervisor Bobby Zepp, Secretary Lynn Devoir, Recreation Specialist Carol Bish, Senior Specialist Mark Cooper, Teen Specialist Dave Robbins, Athletic Specialist Virginia Whitney, Senior Leader TUKWILA TRAILS COMPLETED Several pictures above show recently completed trails in Tukwila. About 1 2miIes of trails wereadded to the existing mile of trails, thus providing connecting pathways to sections of the town allowing people to walk instead of driving. Christensen Greenbelt Park had a 6,400 foot black- top bicycle path added to the centrex jogging path, plus picnic tables, benches and 20 fitness stations. The entire park runs along the Green River. Each day more and more local residents and workers are using the trail. When our sunshine finally arrives this summer this will be a very active area. King County is working with the City and will plant at least five dozen trees along the river, to complete the project. Don Williams reports he has received several requests for mileage signs on the trail. "Joggers and walkers like to know the distance they have gone and we'll try to put signs up this spring;' says Williams. In addition to the Christensen project, five foot trails were complete. Their locations are: between Klickitat and 51st Ave. So. on 158th; between So. 153rd St. and So. 154th St. on 57th Ave. So. between So. 152nd St. and So. 151st on 57th Ave. So.; between 53rd Ave. So. and 55th Ave. So. on So. 142nd St.; and between So. 141st and Interurban Ave. on 57th Ave. So. The trails have wooden stairs, treds and bark making them very pleasant to walk. If you have any questions or want additional information please call Don Wil- liams, Recreation Supervisor, at 433-1843. -5- Youth Activities ARTS & CRAFTS Projects include bottle art, weaving and paper crafts. Students grades K-6 welcome. 4/17-6/5 T 3:30-4:30 pm Tuk. Com. Center FREE BABYSITTING CLASS Be a certified Red Cross "Mother's Aid:' This five week course includes first aid training, safety and general "knowhow:' Boys and girls ages 12 and over. Please bring paper and pencil to class. 4/18-5/16 W 4:00-5:00 pm Tuk. Com. Center FREE BALLET A standard ballet class to develop control, flexibility and coordination. Tights, leotards and ballet slippers preferred. Maureen O'Donnell, Instructor. 4/16-6/18 M 3:30-4:45 pm Tuk. Com. Center $5.00 (9-12 yr) 4/17-6/19 T 3:30-4:30 pm Tuk. Com. Center $5.00 (6-8 yr) EASTER CRAFTS Children can make eggs, bunny rabbits, and other Easter projects with the help of Cathy Parker. Classes will be held at Tukwila Elementary School. 4/9-4/11 2:30-3:15 pm Tuk. Elem. School FREE M & W (K-3) 4/9-4/11 3:15-4:00 pm Tuk. Elem. School FREE M & W (4-6) 4/10-4/12 3:30-4:30 pm Tuk. Com. Center FREE T & TH (K-6) EASTER EGG HUNT Easter Bunny has hidden lots of goodies at Tukwila Park. On Saturday, April,14, you and your children are invited to search for them. Children ages 2-12 are wel- come! Prizes will be awarded for special eggs. 4/14 10:00 am Tukwila City Park FREE Saturday JAZZ A series of warm-up exercise and dance combinations to contemporary music. Tights and leotards preferred. Ages 13 and over. Maureen O'Donnell, Instructor. 4/19-6/21 Th 3:30-5:00 pm Tuk. Com. Center $5.00 KARATE Here's your chance to learn all the skills for self-de- fense. Learn the basic kicks, Kata, and fighting tech- niques. Loose clothing is necessary. Classes will be taught twice weekly. Ages 10 and over. Zak Thomas, Instructor. 4/16-6/6 6:00-7:00 pm Tuk. Com. Center $5.00 M&W MOMMY & ME Bring your toddler and join other Mothers for an hour of learning. This will give Mothers a chance to discuss their ideas and listen to speakers, and give children a chance to play with others. Ages 1-3. Limit of 10 children. 4/20-6/8 F 10:00 a.m.- Tuk. Com. Center FREE 11 :00 p.m. NEEDLEWORK This will be a basic stitch class for young people 10 years and older. Individual projects may be done. Sup- plies will be furnished. Students may choose between knitting and needlework. Aud Nielson, Instructor. 4/19-6/7 Th 2:30-4:30 pm ShowalterJr. High $3.00 —6— PRESCHOOL DANCE Focus will be on learning to enjoy movement and appre- ciate music through dance and creative activities. Ages 3 and 4. Maureen O'Donnell, Instructor. 4/19-6/7 Th 2:15-3:15 pm Tuk. Com. Center $5.00 PRESCHOOL DANCE II For children age 5 or who are presently enrolled in class. 4/19-6/7 Th 1:00-2:00 pm Tuk. Com. Center $5.00 SPRING VACATION ACTIVITIES Again this year the Tukwila Recreation Department will offer activities during Spring Vacation, April 2-6. Watch for a flier! TAP Basic tap steps and sequences set to music emphasiz- ing rhythm and style. Tap shoes or hard -soled shoes with heels are necessary. Students may sign up for tap only if they have taken ballet or they are registered for ballet this quarter. Maureen O'Donnell, Instructor. 4/17-6/5 T 4:30-5:00 pm Tuk. Com. Center $3.00 (6-8 yrs) TINY TOTS I Youngsters age 3 and 4 are encouraged to attend the Tiny Tots I program. This two day per week program offers games, music, arts & crafts and field trips. Barbara Omstead is the instructor. 4/17-6/7 10:00- Tuk. Com. Center $10.00 T&Th 11:30 am TINY TOTS II This class is designed for children who will soon be entering kindergarten. Barbara Omstead, a qualified pre-school instructor, will be teaching numbers, the alphabet, and some printing as well as music and arts & crafts for the children. Children must be 4-5 or have attended Tiny Tots I. 4/16-6/11 12:30-2:30 pm Tuk. Com. Center $10.00 M&W TENNIS Beginning tennis for youth. Students must provide tennis racket and one can of balls. Ages 9-13. Russ Lar- son, Instructor. 5/23-6/15 5:00-6:00 pm Tukwila City Park $5.00 W&F TUMBLING Basic tumbling for children. Classes will be held in gym. Please wear comfortable clothing. Instructor: Mark Haupt. 4/21-6/16 9:00-10:OOam Tuk. Com. Center $5.00 Sat (6-8 yrs) 4/21-6/16 10:00- Tuk. Com. Center $5.00 Sat 4/21-5/15 Sat 11:00 am (9-12 yrs) 11:00-12:00 Tuk. Com. Center $5.00 noorr (13 & over) Youth Sports SATURDAY GYM PROGRAM All youth Gym Programs will be held on Saturdays be- ginning April 7 from 12 noon to 4:00 pm and will run until May 26. Open to youth 7years-15 years. Activities include low organized games and sports. SUMMER RECREATION Summer is coming and members of the Recreation De- partment are busy planning Summer Youth Activities including: Jesse Owens Track Meet, Track Team, Soft- ball, Day Camp and a summer playground program. Complete information will be available in the Summer Recreation Brochure. Watch for it in June! JESSE OWENS TRACK MEET Tukwila Recreation will hold the Tukwila District Jesse Owens Track Meet at Foster High School Track on June 1st at 6:00 pm. Look for the registration information at your school in May. Thetopthreefinishers will advance to Seattle's Regional Meet. TUKWILA WRESTLING CLUB The Recreation Department will help organize and sponsor a Wrestling Club for local youth beginning this spring. The purpose of the program is to provide parti- cipants the opportunity to learn the basic funda- mentals of wrestling, enter competition and stay in good physical condition. The three age divisions are 14 and under, high school and open. Volunteers will coach (Gary Mogensen and assistants) and a parents commit- tee is being organized. The first official practice will be April 4th at 6:00 pm in the little gym at Foster High School. Participants should register at that time. The program will continue through June. Teen Activities SHUTTLE BUS The newest addition to the Teen Program is our shuttle bus service to transport Junior High and High School students to and from the Tukwila Community Center. On Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays the "Recreation Express" will be at Tukwila Elementary School at 6:15 pm to pick-up its passengers fora return trip back to the school at approximately 8:30 pm. (De- pending upon the exact number of trips the shuttle will need to make, all passengers should be back to the school by 9:00 pm.) The only fare necessary is a signed parent permission slip available at the Tukwila Com- munity Center Recreation Office. This service will also be available for special field trips on specified Friday evenings so all who have a need to take advantage of this transportation opportunity are encouraged to take part. Do keep in touch with the Teen Center bulletin board and your school newspaper for any schedule changes. FIELD TROS AND SPECIAL EVENTS Beginning Friday, April 20th, thefirst and third Fridays of every month until the end of school will be set aside for field trips to the movies, skating rink, and other placesof interest. Participation will be exclusively Junior High and High School students only with a first come, first served basis. Those who first turn in their parent permission slips (we can accommodate a maxi- mum of 28) will be given the opportunity to go. All who participate must provide their own admission fee, how- ever, transportation will be provided for free by the Tukwila Recreation Department. We will utilize the Tukwila Elementary School pick-up point for all field trips. Keep an eye on the Teen Center bulletin board and your school newspaper for all field trips and special events information. Game Room Hours GAME ROOM Junior High and High School students may drop by the game room Monday through Friday (except for Friday field trips or other special events when the room will be closed) for pool, foosball, table tennis or just to sit and listen to music or mix with friends. Also available on Monday evenings from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm is an open gym for volleyball or other organized activities. GAME ROOM HOURS Grade School Youth: Monday -Friday, 3:O0pmto6:00pm Junior High/High School Students: Monday -Friday, 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm Community: Tuesday and Thursday, 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm Invite your friends, hop on the shuttle, and stop by often. Adult Activities BALLET A basic ballet class of barre and centre for exercise and appreciation. Tights, leotards and ballet slippers pre- ferred. Instructor Maureen O'Donnell. 4/17-5/15 T 7:30-9:00 pm Tuk. Com. Center $6.00 5/22-6/19 T 7:30-9:00 pm Tuk. Com. Center $6.00 BELLYDANCING Jazada will teach you the art of bellydancing. It's a fun way to exercise too! Beginning students: 7-8, Ad- vanced: d- vanced: 8-9. 4/19-6/8 Th 7:00-8:00 pm Tuk. Com. Center $12.00 (Begin.) 4/19-6/8 Th 8:00-9:00 pm Tuk. Com. Center $12.00 (Advan.) CPR The Tukwila Fire Department will teach a one evening, 4 hour class in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. Learn this life saving technique. Class will be held at Fire Sta- tion #1, 444 Andover Park East. Please call Tukwila Community Center to register. 5/22-24 T, Th 1:00-3:00 pm Fire Station #1 FREE DANCERSISE Stretch, strengthen and shape -up through a series of dance -based exercise set to music. Tights and leotards or flexible clothing should be worn. Maureen O'Donnell, Instructor. 4/16-5/17 5:00-6:00 pm Tuk. Com. Center $7.50 M & Th 5/21-6/21 5:00-6:00 pm Tuk. Com. Center $7.50 M&Th 4/16-5/17 6:00-7:00 pm Tuk. Com. Center $7.50 M & Th 5/21-6/21 6:00-7:00 pm Tuk. Com. Center $7.50 M&Th DISCO DANCE Saturday Night Fever has hit Seattle! Come learn all the latest dances including some from Saturday Night Fever. Ed Long, instructor, is ready to have you on the dance floor. 5 weeks. 5/23-6/20 W 7:00-8:00 pm Tuk. Com. Center $10.00 DISCO FOR COUPLES Learn the Disco Swing, Latin Hustle and more. Couples only please. Instructed by Ed Long of Ed Long Dance Studio. 5/23-6/20 W 8:00-9:00 pm Tuk. Com. Center $20.00 Couple DOG OBEDIENCE Is your dog unruly? Won't obey your command? Then bring yourself and your dog for novice -Y lessons. Heel, sit, stand, come, stay, plus more will be taught. Ribbons and trophies will be presented upon graduation day, June 7. All dogs 4 months and over and individuals 12 and over are welcome. Dogs must be on a leash at all times. 8 weeks. Please do not bring your dog to the first class. JoAnn Bretzman, Instructor. 4/19-6/7 Th 7:00-8:00 pm Tuk. Com. Center $12.00 DRAWING Basic drawing, including still life. Students interested in oil painting are encouraged to sign up for drawing. Please bring a drawing tablet and pencil to first class. 10 weeks. John Loomer, Instructor. 4/16-6/18 M 1:00-3:00 pm Tuk. Com. Center $12.00 FIRST AID Basic Red Cross first aid. The Tukwila Fire Department is instructing this 24 hour class. Classes will be held at Fire Station #1, 444 Andover Park East. Please register at Tukwila Community Center. 4/16-5/24 1:00-3:00 pm Fire Station #1 FREE T&Th HOUSE PLANT RX A six week class on house plant care, taught by Suzi Gidlof of Suzi Greenthumb's. Included are 5 classes on house plant care and propogation and one class featur- ing floral arranging. Sick plants are welcome at any class for diagnosis. 4/19-5/17 Th 10:00- Tuk. Com. Center $8.00 11:30 am KARATE Self-defense plus conditioning, self-discipline. and kicks will be taught twice weekly. Go -Ju will be the form of instruction. You will have a chance to go from the basic kicks to Kata to fighting. Loose clothing is neces- sary. Zak Thomas, Instructor. 4/16-6/6 7:00-8:00 pm Tuk. Com. Center $12.00 M&W -8-- MODERN INCE/JAZZ Floor, standing and movement sequences are based on the dance system of Martha Graham and Jose Limon. Tights and leotards preferred. Maureen O'Donnell, Instructor. 4/17-5/15 T 6:00-7:30 pm Tuk. Com. Center $6.00 5/21-6/19 T 6:00-7:30 pm Tuk. Com. Center $6.00 NEEDLEWORK Aud Nielsen will again instruct needlework. Needle- point, crewel and stitchery is included in this 8 week class. Materials are purchased from instructor. 4/19-6/7 Th 10:00-12:00 Showalter Jr. noon High $12.00 4/19-6/7 Th 2:30-4:30 pm Showalter Jr. High $12.00 4/16-6/11 M 7:00-9:00 pm Tuk. Com. Center $12.00 OIL PAINTING This class is for the beginning student. John Loomer, in- structor, will provide a list of needed materials prior to the first class. 10 weeks. 4/16-6/6 M 10:00-12:00 Tuk. Com. Center $12.00 noon OUTDOOR COOKING A basic class for the outdoor person or those who would like to become one. Learn to cook a cake in a three- legged dutchoven, cookies in a cardboard box, an egg in a paper cup, plus more. All food cooked will be available to the class to enjoy for a cost of $1.00. 1 day. Oma Downey. Instructor. 5/5 Saturday 10-1 pm Tuk. Com. Center $2.00 PHOTOGRAPHY Beginning photography including dark room. Students must provide a 35mm camera. Laddie Stewart, in- structor, will teach you the proper way to take great photos. 4/17-6/5 6:00-9:00 pm SJH $12.00 TENNIS Learn the sport of tennis. Beginners and advanced beginners welcome. Students must provide a tennis racket and one can of tennis balls. Beginners: 6-8, Advanced: 8-9. Russ Larson, Instructor. 5/23-6/15 6:00-7:00 pm Tuk. City Park $10.00 W & F 5/23-6/15 7:00-8:00 pm Tuk. City Park $10.00 W&F Advanced Beginners: 5/23-6/15 8:00-9:00 pm Tuk. City Park $10.00 W&F TOLE PAINTING Also known as decorative painting. Here is a chance to learn a skill that can be put to use for gift giving or just decorating your home. A material list will be provided upon registration. 8 weeks. Supplies approx. $20.00. Kay Weaver, Instructor. 4/16-6/4 M 7:00-10:00 pmTuk. Com. Center $12.00 WOMEN'S EXERCISE Exercise with Fran McDaniels for a better you. 4/19-6/7 Th 9:30-10:30 amTuk. Com. Center FREE WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL Join Fran for volleyball. All you need is enthusiasm and tennis shoes. Please note locations. (No registration needed.) 4/16-6/4 M 6:00-7:30 pm Tuk. Elem. School FREE 4/19-6/7 Th 10:30-12:00 Tuk. Com. Center FREE noon WOODWORK WORKSHOP A class on the finishing of furniture. There will be one class of demonstration and two classes of student par- ticipation. Furniture will need to be provided by student. Wood World of Southcenter will instruct. 4/17-5/1 T 7:30-8:30 pm Tuk. Com. Center FREE WALLPAPER SEMINAR A basic know-how class. How to hang wallpaper, uses for decorating, and proper handling will be discussed. Wallpapers -To -Go in Parkway Plaza will provide the free class. Classes held at Wallpapers -To -Go. 4/25 W 7:00-8:00 pm Wallpapers -To -Go FREE 5/15 T 2:00-3:00 pm Wallpapers -To -Go FREE 6/4 M 7:00-8:00 pm Wallpapers -To -Go FREE Adult Sports CO-REC VOLLEYBALL Spring volleyball is beginning on April 10. Games will be played on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday nights from 6:00-10:00 pm. Registration will be taken begin- ning March 19th. Fee is $15.00 per team. CO-REC SLOW -PITCH Sign ups for this league are in progress now. Grab your husband, wife and friends and get a team together. Play begins May 28. Fee is $28.00 per team. WOMEN'S SLOW PITCH The Recreation Department is now setting up a Women's Slow -Pitch league. Games will be played at Foster Memorial Park. Play begins May 21. Contact Dave Robbins, 243-5198, for additional information. MEN'S SLOW PITCH This league has been filled and play begins May 1. If you want to see some great softball action, the games will be held at Fort Dent Park on Tuesday and Thurs- days beginning at 6:00. SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT This year Tukwila will host the First Annual Tukwila Men's Slow -Pitch Invitational Tournament the week- end of May -11-13 at Fort Dent Park. Come on out and watch our Tukwila teams play teams from other local leagues. ADULTS OPEN GYM Tukwila Recreation is proud to provide Adult Open Gym time for Co-Rec Volleyball at the Tukwila Com- munity Center beginning April 10, 1979 1 on Tuesday evenings from 7:00-9:00 pm. Bring your tennis or gym shoes with you. MEN'S OPEN BASKETBALL Will be held at the Tukwila Community Center begin- ning April 12, 1979 on Thursday evenings from 7:00-9:00 pm. TUKWILA TRAILORS Are you interested in hiking/walking with a group? The Tukwila Trailors, a women's hiking group, would wel- come any interested hiker. The group hikes once a week on progressive days, i.e., Monday the first week, Tues- day the second week, Wednesday the third week and Thursday the fourth week. They hike rain or shine, all over the Puget Sound area. The Hikers leavefrom Tuk. Com. Center, 4101 So. 131st, promptly at 9:00 a.m. A planning meeting is held every other month, to plan hikes for the next two months. The next planning meet- ing will be held May 4th at the Tukwila -Southgate Com- munity Center at 4101 So. 131st at 10:30 a.m. • HIKES FOR APRIL ARE: April 2 Point No Point, 6 miles April 10 Tolt Pipeline/Bear Creek Valley, 4 miles April 18 Federation State Park, 5 miles April 26 Commencement Bay, 5 miles April 30 Jellum Site, 4 miles May 8 Indianola, 5 miles The Tukwila Trailors will hold their annual Spring Luncheon on May llth. If you have any questions or would like any information, please call Carol Bish, 243-5198. Senior Citizen Program The Senior Citizen Program offers an opportunity to make new friends and renew old acquaintances. Awide variety of activities are planned each month, with sug- gestions from participating seniors. Activities include: trips, tours, potlucks, crafts, classes, movies and speakers. Activities are planned for Tuesdays, Wednes- days and Thursdays. Mondays and Fridays are open for drop-in activities such as pool, shuffle board or cards. Membership is free to all. We would like to encourage anyone 55 or older to come and join in our activities. KITCHEN BAND Each Monday afternoon join other Senior Citizens for Tukwila's first kitchen band. No experience necessary, just the desire to participate and a little enthusiasm. Come join the band for practice at 1:00 pm. BUSY FINGERS A handwork project group, meets in the Senior Citizen Lounge, on Tuesdays from 10 am to 1 pm. If you have a project that needs to be worked on, that you need help with or you would just enjoy a cup of coffee and some conversation, please join us. CARDS AND CONVERSATION This card session is held Tuesday afternoon from 1 pm to 4 pm in the Senior Citizen Lounge. If you enjoy play- ing pinochle, whist, hearts, gin rummy or any other card game come join us. We even allow kibbitzers. CERA1'J S On Friday from 10-1, Carol is pouring and firing Ceram- ics. Please bring your own piece of greenware and she'll show you how to create a work of art. Firing, paint, glazes and brushes are provided. See you Fridays! DATES TO REMEMBER April 20 April Fools Dance May 18 May Day Fling June 15 Welcome Back Summer Dance If you need further information, stop by or contact Carol Bish, 243-5198. Meals on Wheels Meals on Wheels offers frozen home delivered meals to home bound persons 55 years of age or older. The Meals include a high protein entree:vegetable and rice or potato plus a choice of a white, whole wheat or salt free roll and margarine. Each meal also includes nonfat milk equal to one cup per meal. Breakfasts and desserts are also available. Most meals are suitable for diabetic, weight control, bland and low sodium diets. All that is required isfreez- er space for storage and an oven for cooking. The sug- gested contribution is 75C per meal. This is a Federally funded program that is operated by volunteers. Thus, there is always a need for volunteers to deliver meals. If you have spare time that you would like to donate, please call Carol Bish, 243-5198. 4.711V 4414 South Effective MA 111 %LI I 11VIL 144th • Seattle, Washington 242-2287 April 8 -June 16, 1F -111.11611.i 98168 1979 Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 6:00- 7:30am ADULT SWIM ADULT SWIM ADULT SWIM ADULT SWIM ADULT SWIM 9:00- 11:30 SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL DISTRICT 11:30- 1:OOpm ADULTS & SWIM & TRIM ADULTS AND LESSONS ADULTS & SWIM & TRIM ADULTS AND LESSONS ADULTS & SWIM & TRIM 12-1 pm ADULT SWIM 1:00- 3:OOpm SWIM LESSONS SWIM LESSONS SWIM LESSONS SWIM LESSONS SWIM LESSONS 1-2 pm FAMILY SWIM 3:00- 4:OOpm PUBLIC SWIM ADVANCED LIFE- SAVING PUBLIC SWIM ADVANCED LIFE- SAVING PUBLIC SWIM 2-3:45 pm PUBLIC SWIM 3:45 pm PUBLIC SWIM 4:00- 6:00 pm CLUB N.W. AND LESSONS CLUB N.W. AND LESSONS CLUB N.W. AND LESSONS CLUB N.W. AND LESSONS CLUB N.W. AND LESSONS 6:00- 7:OOpm FAMILY SWIM AND LESSONS SWIMMING & DIVING LESSONS FAMILY SWIM AND LESSONS SWIMMING & DIVING LESSONS 15C PUBLIC SWIM 7:00- 8:OOpm PUBLIC SWIM PUBLIC SWIM PUBLIC SWIM PUBLIC SWIM PUBLIC SWIM 8:00- 9:OOpm ADULTS AND LESSONS ADULTS & SWIM & TRIM ADULTS AND LESSONS ADULTS & SWIM & TRIM ADULTS SWIM ADMISSION PUBLIC SWIM ADULT SWIMS 55 & OVER 15C PUBLIC SWIM INSTRUCTIONAL SESSIONS: $.45 $.85 $.25 $.15 Apr. 9 -May 9 Apr. 10 -May 10 May 14 -June 13 May 15 -June 14 Call 242-2287 to Register. GENERAL INFORMATION Lap Swimming—Adult Swims Adults -17 & Over Family Swims—Children w/parent No Cut-offs No Floatation Devices Building must be vacated 15 min. after completion of session ` TUKWILA COMMZIIL L Y CENTER IMPROVEMENTS Tukwila will utilize King County Block Grant dollars to make several major improvements to the Com- munity Center during the next several months. First on the list is the improvement of the parking area. On busy evenings the current parking areas fill quickly and the overflow creates a troublesome prob- lem. Plans call for the removal of the metal shed on the north side of the gym, thus making possible the use of the upper play area for parking once a ramp is con- structed. The improvements will increase the number of stalls to 51. Parking area improvements should be completed by May 1st. Lighting and landscaping will be added later. The building will undergo some revamping also. Sev- eral restrooms will have youth size fixtures removed and replaced with adult size equipment. An entrance for the handicapped will be added along with a wheel- chair ramp. The kitchen will have a new stove and several cupboards added. Other minor repairs or changes will also be made in the process to convert the old school into a safe and usable community center. REGISTRATION INFORMATION Registration Weeks: April 2 - April 13, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, M - F Office Location: Tukwila Recreation Department/4101 So. 131st/Tukwila. Washington 98188 Phone: 243-5198 Registration weeks are April 2 through April 13. Participatns will be registered on a "first come -first served" basis. If a class is filled the registrant's name will be placed on a waiting list. Payment for fee classes must be received before the student is allowed to register for a class. NO REGISTRATION WILL BE TAKEN BY PHONE FOR FEE CLASSES. Checks should be made payable to Tukwila Recreation Department. Non -fee class registration may be accepted by phone or mail. Please preregister for these as a limit has been set on participation for most of the activities. REFUNDS—NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED UNLESS THE DEPARTMENT CANCELS A CLASS DUE TO INSUFFICIENT REGISTRATION. PLEASE NOTE: NO CLASSES HELD ON MONDAY, MAY 28—CENTER CLOSED. LOCATION KEY Tuk Com Center... Tukwila/Southgate Community Center 4101 So. 131st Tuk Elem...Tukwila Elementary 5939 So. 149th SJH... Showalter Junior High 4628 So. 144th Tuk C. Park... Tukwila City Park 65th Ave. So. & 153rd Registration Mail -in Form PLEASE COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION FORM, ATTACH REMITTANCE AND RETURN BOTH ITEMS TO THE RECREA- TION OFFICE MAKING CHECKS PAYABLE TO TUKWILA RECREATION DEPARTMENT. Tukwila Recreation Department 4101 So. 131st Tukwila. Washington 98188 NAME PHONE ADDRESS STUDENTS NAME CITY ZIP CLASS FEE DAY(S) TIME Amount Enclosed: Cash Check Date —11— 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 :uwuiiuimi•mmiiwuimnuiui•iuiuiuiu•imuimiumr!uwiiuiiiuiuiuiuiuirmuiwiriuiuiuuuuuuuuuuui M. MN MI MI - uw- uuuuuuuuuuuum1uuuuuuuuuu1n1uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuunuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu1uuuuun1uuunuuuunuununuuuTi TITh ▪ FI JK1L T IIT PUBLISHED QUARTERLY by the City, of Tui wila 6200 Southcenter Boulevard ▪ Tukwila, Washington 98188 Written by City employees • Edited by John McFarland & Deanna Iliman ▪ Printed by LY,'" Printing Control Services, Inc. PEA PATCH IN TUKWILA Again this year the Tukwila Recreation Department will coordinate Tukwila's Pea Patch Program. The 800 square foot plots are located at South 139th and 53rd Avenue South and food grown should help keep down those high food costs, plus provide fun and exercise to the gardeners. The City provides the garden area and water, while the gardener provides the seed and labor. A $10.00 patch rental fee is all that the City charges. The garden- er keeps all that is grown. Over the past two summers every patch has been rented so don't hesitate. Call 243-5198 at the Tukwila Community Center, or stop by the Recreation Office to obtain additional information. An application form must be completed and signed. The form can be mailed to you and returned by mail, however, patches are filled on a first paid basis. Have some fun, grow your own vegetables and get close to mother earth. TUKWILA TOASTMISTRESS BEGINS What is the Toastmistress Club? It is a club for men and women with a goal of improving each member's ability to speak before others. Everyone can improve their speaking abilities and the club can help you to learn and improve. The Tukwila Recreation Department is assisting the Toastmistress Organization to establish a club in Tuk- wila. Eileen Avery, a Tukwila resident and active Toast- mistress, is organizing the club, while the Recreation Department is providing the meeting space. Eileen stresses that the Toastmistress can help you to become a better communicator at work, your home, your community or just socially. Techniques can be learned and nearly anyone's speech can be improved. An organizational meeting will be held at the Tukwila Community Center on April 4th at 7:00 pm. Thereafter, regular meetings will be held the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 7:00 pm. All adult resi- dents and local workers are invited. Please contact Eileen Avery at 583-6702 if you have any questions. NEW PARK COMMISSIONERS The Tuwila Park Commission has two new Commis- sioners, recently nominated by Mayor Bauch and confirmed by the City Council. Local resident, Mr. Dick Brunk, was appointed January 22nd to replace Lew Trudeau. Mr. Brunk is currently an owner of a condominium in Canyon Es- tates and is active in their owners association. He is Vice -President of the Adhesa-Plate Manufacturing Company in Seattle and is a navy veteran. Mr. Brunk has been a Boy Scout leader, Little League coach and is active in a professional organization for clowns. In February, June Kitting moved to eastern Wash- ington and left a vacancy. This position was fi I led by the Mayor and City Council on March 5th. Mr. Wayne Nel- son was appointed and will begin serving immediately. Mr. Nelson has been an elementary school teacher for 12 years and is currently teaching in the Highline School District. He has been active in church activities. Recently he and his wife have added to Tukwila's popu- lation with the new arrival of a baby girl and 2; years ago added a baby boy. Congratulations and welcome to both new Park Com- missioners. Please attend a Park Commission meeting, which are held the first Wednesday at 7:00 pm at the Tukwila Community Center, and welcome the new Commissioners. DO THE SLOUGH The third annual Minkler Culvert Regatta will be held April 27, 1979 at the Minkler Culvert — loca- ted between Andover Park W. and Andover Park E. The festivities start at noon with a people -powered parade representing the companies in our area. The regatta begins at 5:30. For entry information and the requirements for the Queen contest, call Tukwila Parks and Recrea- tion at 243-5198.