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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-02 Hazelnut Newsletter - Volume 29 No. 1THE HAZELNUT A City of Tukwila publication for our residential and business communities VOLUME 29, NUMBER 1 FEBRUARY 2008 Celebrating 100 years City prepares for Sign Code update As a premier commercial area, the City of Tukwila knows the importance of signage to its businesses, who use signs to indicate where they are located and to advertise specials and events. In 2008, the City will undertake the creation of a new sign code to address contemporary signage issues, replacing the current code first adopted in 1982. As part of the update process, the City is seeking several representatives to serve on a "Sign Code Advisory Com- mittee" to discuss the various issues related to signage. Eligible applicants must be Tukwila residents or associ- ated with a business located within the City. Serving on the committee will involve a significant time commitment including evening meetings. Interest- ed individuals should send a letter of interest to Sign Code Advisory Com- mittee Staff, 6300 Southcenter Blvd., Suite 100, Tukwila, WA 98188. For questions/comments about the Sign Code update process or com- mittee, please contact Senior Planner Brandon Miles at 206-431-3684, or email bmiles@ci.tukwila.wa.us. Greetings from the Mayor's Office The City now offers more options for communicating with residents and businesses than ever before. These new options complement the Hazelnut pub- lication that we've published for quite some time. Ultimately we would like to have a city newspaper and continue to work to that end. In the meantime, for those of you that subscribe to Comcast in Tukwila, we provide TV Channel 21 — the Tukwila City Chan- nel. We also have a radio station, AM 1640, which will provide ongoing in- formation about Tukwila and will provide special information in emergen- cy circumstances. Please remember this station number — during disasters of any kind you'll be able to access important news that could be extremely important to you and your family. We learned valuable lessons from past windstorms and power out- ages and have responded accordingly. The year 2008 began with considerable activity. In addition to having the Oath of Office administered to Councilmem- bers Joan Hernandez, Dennis Robert- son, and Kathy Hougardy on January 7, the Council appointed De'Sean Quinn to fill the vacant Council seat (Position 7) at a Special Council Meeting held on January 10. De'Sean was selected from six excellent applicants who par- ticipated in a public interview process. Now that our City Council is at full strength we are prepared to address the opportunities — and sometimes challenges — that face Tukwila, a city with approximately 18,000 residents and a daytime population estimated to be in excess of 100,000. We are a team dedicated to making Tukwila a better place to live, work, and raise our families Mayor Jim Haggerton On January 8, the City held a successful `Cen- tennial Kickoff' event, covered by television, radio and newspapers. Our Centennial Steer- ing Committee has been preparing the last sev- eral months for Centen- nial -related activities that will showcase Tukwila throughout 2008 and well beyond. This is an extended celebration, not a one-time event, and I encourage everyone to get involved and enjoy the festivities. We'd like to see everyone attend our City Council meetings and participate in "city affairs," as an interested citi- zen or to address the City Council on areas of concern to you. Council meet- ings are held every Monday night at Tukwila City Hall beginning at 7:OOPM, and there is an opportunity for public comment at each and every meeting. Citizen and business volunteers are very important to the success of Tukwila, and we appreciate your in- volvement on our various committees, commissions, and advisory groups. I look forward to serving you as the Mayor of this great city. Ma/€/6)4,J i //agyeirAvit ■ Wetland before construction, after mowing non-native grass. If you've driven along Andover Park West next to Tukwila Pond during the last several months, you might have seen construction that will significant- ly improve a wetland located along the southern edge of Tukwila Pond. Non- native plants were removed, new na- tive plants were added, a channel was dug where a stream once flowed, and fallen logs and snags were placed to at- tract birds and wildlife. As the trees and shrubs grow, the wetland will look very different from its original condi- tion, and the habitat will improve for bald eagles, ospreys, green and great blue herons, songbirds, ducks, geese, and other animals that use Tukwila Pond. Come see the exciting changes at Tukwila Pond other stores are located). By complet- ing the Tukwila Pond wetland proj- ect, Wig Properties complied with Tukwila's Sensitive Areas Ordinance that requires developers to replace or restore wetlands ("mitigation") when- ever filling wetlands on a development site cannot be avoided. Though not required under their miti- gation agreement, Wig Properties also built and installed an osprey nesting platform as a donation to the citizens of Tukwila. Hopefully the osprey who fish in the pond during the spring and summer will choose to nest there. Newly dug open water channel Wig Properties carried out the wetland improvement project in exchange for filling small wetlands on the South - center Square property at the corner of Minkler and Southcenter Parkway (where Kohl's, Nordstrom Rack and Installation of osprey nesting pole A new gravel trail running from the sidewalk along Andover Park West to an overlook along the new fence allows the public to stop and see the wetland. Soon native vegetation will be planted in this overlook area, and a sign showing information about the wetland and the wildlife that use it will be installed. Tukwila Pond in the Future Future articles in the Hazelnut will re- veal other parts of the comprehensive plan for Tukwila Pond that the City Council, Planning Commission and Eastern edge of newly enhanced wet- land looking northwest towards Pond Parks Commission will consider later this year. The goal of the plan is to improve public access and recreational opportunities, water quality, and wild- life habitat at the Pond. Be Part of the Revitalization of Tukwila Pond! You can lend your hands to the revi- talization of Tukwila Pond by volun- teering to help plant native trees and shrubs. To volunteer, please contact Stephanie Gardner in the Department of Parks and Recreation by calling 206- 767-2342, or email Stephanie-G@ci. tukwila.wa.us. For additional information about the wetland project, contact Sandra Whit- ing in the Department of Community Development by calling 206-431-3663, or email swhiting@ci.tukwila.wa.us. Wetland channel from Andover Park West, looking southwest I2 THE HAZELNUT • Tukwila City Council approves utility rate increases for 2008 In order to keep pace with Tukwila's water and sewer utility costs, rate increases have been approved by the City Council for 2008. The expenses of operating and maintaining the City's infrastructure have increased each year due to aging pipe and pump facilities and the significant cost increases for materials. Flat residential sewer rates increase from $8.80 to $10.12. Commercial rates increase from $15.40 to $17.71 per 750 cubic feet of water consumption. Monthly sewer bills also include the King County Met- ro sewage treatment charge of $27.95, which remains the same in 2008. The King County Council increased the sewer capac- ity charge for 2008. The monthly rate (set up as a pay- ment plan for 15 years) increased from $42.00 to $46.25 per month. The sewer capacity charge only affects new sewer hookups be- tween January 1 and December 31, 2008. Effective January 2008, the summer water rate for residential customers increased from $3.07 per 100 cubic feet to $3.38. Surface Water fees also go up in 2008. The rate for single-family parcels increases from $62.00 to $71.00 per year. Even with this raised fee, Tukwila still has one of the lowest rates in the area for surface water fees. Tukwila works to meet new federal regulations with its Storm Water Management Program The City of Tukwila is required to develop and implement a Storm Water Management Program (SWMP) under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II regulations, which went into effect in February 2007. Our SWMP must comply with the requirements of this federal regulation that seeks to reduce storm water pollutions through five required program components. These components include: public education and outreach, the opportunity for public involvement and participation, removal of non storm water connections, con- trolling runoff from construction sites, and reduction of storm wa- ter pollution from maintenance activities. Each component must be fully implemented within five years from the effective date of the permit, and annual reports must be submitted to the Washing- ton State Department of Ecology for review. The City of Tukwila is working with a consultant, Parametrix, Inc., to evaluate our current storm water program and develop a new storm water program that meets the requirements of this federal mandate. The evaluation of our current program and develop- ment of the City's SWMP is being funded through a grant from the Washington State Department of Ecology. Residents of Tukwila may participate in the development of the City's SWMP and implementation of the plan once it is developed. Interested residents should contact Ryan Larson, the City's Surface Water Management Engineer, at (206) 431-2456 or through email at rlarson@ci.tukwila.wa.us for additional information. The City's website will contain NPDES information and annual reports once they become available. Macadam Winter Garden dedicated Macadam Winter Garden was officially welcomed as the City of Tuk- wila's newest park on Wednesday, December 19, 2007. The park — a longtime vision of Councilmember Pam Linder — is blooming with a variety of plants, trees and shrubs that demonstrate their color and beauty only in winter months. Currently, visitors can enjoy view- ing Standish's Honeysuckle, Witch Hazel, Sweet Box, Orange Cornus, Cornus Isanti, and Coral Bark Maple. Interpretive signage will be installed in 2008 to assist visitors in identifying the variety of plants, shrubs and trees in the gardens. A volunteer stewardship program is being coordinated. If you are interested, please contact Stephanie Gardner at Tukwila Parks and Recreation — 206-767-2342. 1 FEBRUARY2008 3 Miracles made possible by local citizens, businesses Each year the Tukwila Community Center coordinates a Holiday Giving Program in which local children and families are `adopted' for the holidays. These families receive gifts, meals, and a lot of hope through this program. We thank and recognize the following businesses and organizations for their generosity in helping make this pro- gram possible: Advent Print Resources • All Covered Andover Terrace Garden Club City of Tukwila Departments of Community Development, Parks and Recreation, Public Works, and Fire Embassy Suites • Fatigue Technology Foster High School ASB Gaco Western, LLC • Grainger Group Health • H&W Distributors Insurance Professionals of S King Co. Iron Workers Union #86 Macys Operation & Logistics Dept. Pacific Metal • REI Sound Community Bank Southcenter Rotary • Starfire Sports The Red Hats • Therapeutic Associates Tukwila Community Schools Collaboration Tukwila Learning Center Preschool Tukwila Rotary • Zee Medical In addition to these businesses and organizations, we would like to thank the following community members who also helped make it all possible through the spirit of giving: Berensohn Family • Berger Family Fontaine Family • Griffith Family Holdridge Family • Jerwa Family Myklebust Family • Pike Family Ramsey Family • Rayner Family Steburg Family Because of your generous contribu- tions, we were able to help over 100 local children and families have a won- derful Christmas! Call the Tukwila Community Center at 206-768-2822 for prices, locations and details! TEEN NIGHT AT SHO WALTER Wednesdays, 6:00 to 8:30PM For grades 6-12 All teens in the Tukwila School District can enjoy snacks, soda, video games, movies, dodgeball, open gym, and a lot of fun. MID -WINTER BREAK CAMP February 19-22 - 6:30AM to 6:OOPM For Grades K-5 Spend your Mid -Winter Break days playing fun games, creating awesome art projects, and doing all sorts of other activities. DR. SEUSS FAMILY NIGHT - FREE! Thursday, March 6 - 6:00 to 7:30PM For grades K-5 Celebrate Dr Seuss's Birthday with entertainment, arts and craft activities, food, fun and games, and much more! EASTER EGG SCRAMBLE & HUNTS Teen Flashlight Hunt - for grades 6-8 only Friday, March 21- 8:30-9:15PM - $3.00 Saturday, March 22 - for ages 1 to 10 years Breakfast: 9:00-10:30AM - $5.00 Egg Hunt: 10:OOAM sharp! FREE Join the Easter Bunny for breakfast. Afterwards, enjoy the traditional mad dash for candy and treats! KIDS APPRECIATION DAY - FREE! Saturday, March 29 - 11:OOAM to 2:OOPM Come to TCC for bouncers, carnival games, arts & crafts tables, prizes, and fun for the entire family. PRINCESS PARTY mmir Sat, April 12 - 11:OOAM-12:30PM For girls ages 3-6 Be a princess for a day as you enjoy crafts, games, and a tea party with light �I snacks. Make sure you wear your pret- tiest princess dress. LOCAL LIBRARY ACTIVITIES FOSTER LIBRARY SPANISH STORY TIMES/ CUENTOS EN ESPANOL EVERY MONDAY, 7:00PM A special Story Time for ages 2 and older. Enjoy stories, songs and finger plays in Spanish and English. Un programa especial disenado para ninos de 2 anos y mas. Vengan y disfruten de cuen- tos, canciones y juegos en espanol e ingles. TUCK ME IN TALES EVERY TUESDAY, 7:OOPM FOR AGES 6 AND YOUNGER AND THEIR FAMILIES Join us for a half-hour story time filled with stories, songs and rhymes and a special al- phabet letter of the week. Children are en- couraged to wear their pajamas and bring their favorite stuffed animal or blanket. GAME ON! FOR TEENS EVERY MONDAY, 3:00-4:30 PM Get your game on every Monday afternoon at Foster Library. Up to 22 players at a time can test their skills on GameCube, Wii, and Xbox 360. Games include Call of Duty, Mad- den 07, FIFA07, MarioKart and more. BEST BOOKS FOR YOUNG ADULTS BOOK REVIEW GROUP FOR TEENS FEBRUARY 6 & 20, 3 PM Join us for the latest and greatest books pub- lished for teens. We'II review and exchange the new titles (some of which haven't even been published yet!). Snacks/beverages are provided - just bring your love of reading. TUKWILA LIBRARY RISE AND SHINE STORY TIMES EVERY MONDAY, 10:30 AM Families with children ages 6 and younger are invited to a half-hour of stories, songs and rhymes and fun with the alphabet. TUKWILA LIBRARY BOOK CLUB - ADULTS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, MARCH 3, 1:30 PM Join the Tukwila Library Book Club. Meet- ings are the first Monday of each month. 99nrT'�wil� P�litP ��ar!m!�� -'.11i.vb F:iiFuecilriviii «il+:tsev" Traffic Unit is an important part of the Tukwila Police Department Consisting of three officers and a sergeant, the Tukwila Police Department's Traffic Unit inves- tigates collisions and conducts regular traffic en- forcement emphasis patrols. They are on call 24 hours a day to the Patrol Division, providing in- vestigational support for serious, sometimes life threatening accidents. The Unit holds primary re- sponsibility for the investigation, documentation, and court preparation of all felony traffic cases. In 2007 there were about 1,000 collisions re- ported in the city. The Traffic Unit investigated over 860 case reports, including 360 hit-and-run collisions. They made 80 misdemeanor arrests, 9 felony arrests, and issued over 1,200 tickets. The Traffic Unit officers, with the assistance of traffic volunteers, facilitated the impoundment of more than 60 abandoned vehicles during the year. The radar trailer Several years ago, the Department purchased a ra- dar trailer to assist in traffic safety and education efforts. You can find it parked in neighborhoods and along the major city arterials to remind drivers of both their speed and the posted speed limits. If you'd like to have the trailer posted in a particular area to help drivers be cognizant of their speed, call the Traffic Unit to have your requested loca- tion added to the list. The trailer is typically left in one place for about a week, providing there is a safe place to park it without significantly obstruct- ing visibility for vehicles or pedestrians. It is usu- ally deployed twice a month; in 2007, the trailer was situated at 22 different sites. Remember to call 9-1-1 to report any traffic -related issues or problems. Calling our 9-1-1 center is the only way to get in contact with officers in the field who are able to respond to complaints. If you'd like more information about Tukwila's Traffic Unit, please call 206-433-1808. 0,.. A Badge with a History On June 29, 1908, Charles G. Wood made history when he was sworn in as the Marshal for the Town of Tukwila. In the American Old West, the "Town Marshal" was an appointed or elected peace officer that served a single small community, with similar powers and duties to that of a sheriff. At that moment, Marshal Woods became Tukwila's first law enforcement officer, effectively starting a tradition that Tukwila Po- lice Officers proudly carry on today. This year, Marshal Wood's legacy continues, as we celebrate the centennial of law enforcement excel- lence in the City of Tukwila. Members of the Tukwila Police Historical Committee designed a new badge to commemorate the first 100 years of Tukwila law enforcement. The Centennial Badge not only recognizes the extraordinary men and women who serve Tukwila today, but it honors those marshals and officers that came before them. The Centennial Tukwila Police Badge reflects the Police Department's proud history, and celebrates the ex- cellence for which the Tukwila Police Department is known. In recognition of the Tukwila Police Department's tribute to its past, Mayor Jim Haggerton signed a proclamation declaring the Tukwila Po- lice Department 100 -Year Centennial Badge as the official alternate badge that may be worn by members of the Tukwila Police Depart- ment from January 1 through December 31, 2008. The proclamation was read aloud at the January 7 Tukwila City Council meeting (Mayor Haggerton's first official proclamation). The members of the Tukwila Police Department proudly wear the Centennial Badge, and look forward to starting the second 100 years of serving Tukwila citizens with law enforcement excellence. 1 FEBRUARY2008 5 Meio(s Rampathon is seeking homeowners with ramp needs Rampathon, a program of the Master Builders Care Foundation and the Remod- elers Council, sends building industry vol- unteers to build free wheelchair ramps for disabled low-income homeowners in King and Snohomish counties. Since 1993 Master Builders Association members have built more than 200 free wheelchair ramps for community neighbors in need. This year's date for the annual event is Sat- urday, May 17. Rampathon 2008 is look- ing for homeowners needing free wheel- chair ramps. Individuals or caseworkers may contact the Master Builders Care Foundation at 1-800-522-2209, or visit www.rampathon.com for an application. Applications are due February 28, 2008. The Rampathon committee is also seeking volunteers and donations for this annual event. For more information on how you can help, call 425-460-8232, or email April Wetmore at awetmore@mbaks.com. The gift of clothing Many thanks go to the Southcenter REI team. Tukwila residents have twice been the recipients of new and returned cloth- ing items and accessories, ranging from jackets and shoes to warm sweaters, pants and shirts. These donations are much ap- preciated by our limited -income citizens. Businesses that have items to donate to our citizens are invited to call the Human Services office at 206-433-7180 or 206- 433-7181. We'll work to link donations with populations in need. gen/fee Human Services Office Evie — 206-433-7180 Stacy — 206-433-7181 Crisis Clinic (24-hour line) 206-461-3222 Home Repair Program for limited -income homeowners Last year's Minor Home Repair Program brought these comments to Tukwila's Office of Human Services: "We just can't afford the exorbitant fees charged by many repair people these days." "Most of us seniors, who are now on the receiving end, have given our whole lives, but now have been humbled from medical costs and other unforeseen expenses. Keep up the good work." "I was well satisfied. Thank you." "Please continue and if possible expand this program. There aren't a lot of resources or assistance for us low-income folks." Once again, limited -income Tukwila homeowners will be able to take advan- tage of the Tukwila Minor Home Repair program. Funded through Federal Community Development Block Grant funds, the program offers fully subsi- dized minor home repair for health and safety reasons. Homeowners seeking to use the program must annually submit evidence of qualifying income, have current homeowner's insurance, and must first be screened by the Human Services Office for job eligibility. Repairs that are covered through the home- owner's insurance coverage must be submitted to the insurance company first. Large repairs that exceed the limits of the program can be referred to the King County Housing Repair program (206-296-7640) for no -interest loans. The Human Services Office will work with agencies that retain licensed and bonded home repair staff, providing quality services to Tukwila homeowners. Last year, 36 requests were assisted in Tukwila, and over 700 hours of service were provided to eligible residents in Tukwila, SeaTac and Des Moines (Tukwila administers the program for all three cities The program operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Because federal funding is tenuous, this program may not be available after 2008. For more information call 206-433-7180. Assistance with income tax preparation 'Tis the season for tax filing and 'tis the season for getting FREE tax preparation and electronic filing. Keep more of what you work for. The United Way Free Tax Prep Campaign has volunteers and organizations throughout the county who are ready to help individuals file their taxes and determine whether they are eligible to claim the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit. Avoid paying high and unnecessary fees or taking rapid refund loans from com- mercial preparers. Save some of your refund. Bring in your bank account information and have your refund directly deposited. The Free Tax volunteers prepare only basic individual tax returns. They do not prepare business taxes or returns that include sale of property or stock or rental income. While appointments are not necessary, sites may get crowded especially during April. Customers should arrive as close to the site's opening time as possible for the best chance of being able to see a volunteer. Tax site locations, open from January 15 through April 15, can be found in Auburn, Burien, Federal Way, Kent, Renton, SeaTac, and at SeaTac airport, in addition to other sites. Times and addresses of the sites can be found by calling 2-1-1, or contacting Courtney Noble at 206-461-5048. 1 6 THE HAZELNUT TUKWILR Shasta Beverages' administrative coordinator Terri Bowen and plant superintendant Nick Heaton receive "Tukwila Business Recycler" honors from former Mayor Steve Mullet. Tukwila Business Recycler of 2007 honored Located on Andover Park East, Shasta Beverages employs a workforce of 55, producing and bottling beverages such as Shasta and Jones Soda. The com- pany was recently recognized as the Tukwila Business Recycler for 2007. Plant Superintendent Nick Heaton and his staff have worked hard to achieve a recycling rate of over 80%. Of every ten pounds of waste produced, only two pounds is thrown away; every- thing else is recycled. Some highlights of Shasta's program: • Well -labeled recycling containers are readily available throughout the plant. • Shasta advertises its surplus buck- ets, drums and pallets online. These items are distributed to people who will reuse them instead of throwing them away. • Over 20 different waste reduction strategies are used to avoid creating waste in the first place (i.e. double - sided copies, central filing system, reused water in industrial processes, recycled content paper towels, file folders, a mulching mower, etc.) Shasta's outstanding efforts not only conserve landfill space, but also reduce energy and water usage and conserve natural resources. Congratulations! Mark your calendar now for these upcoming "green" events! May 17: Special Residential Recycling Event June 27 thru 29: Residential Hazardous Wastemobile August 23 and 24: Tukwila Community Garage Sale Want more information about recycling or composting in Tukwila? Contact Recycling Coordinator Rebecca Fox at 206-431-3683, or send an email to rfox@citukwi la. wa. us The Power of Recycling If you've ever wondered what you can accomplish by putting a piece of paper or a plastic bottle into the recycling container rather than the garbage can, consider the following: • Washington's recycling efforts re- duced greenhouse gas emissions by 3 2 million tons in 2005 — similar to removing 2 5 million passenger cars from roads that year (over half the passenger cars in Washington)! (Source: WA Dept. of Ecology) • Oil is a primary ingredient in plas- tic. In 2004, 4.6 billion pounds of plastic soda and water bottles were produced and purchased from store shelves, but only 21% of them were recycled. (Source: 2006 NAPCOR PET Recycling Report) • Each ton of recycled paper can save 17 trees, 380 gallons of oil, three cubic yards of landfill space, 4,000 kilowatts of energy, and 7,000 gal- lons of water. This represents a 64% energy saving, a 58% water saving, and 60 less pounds of air pollution! Plus... those 17 saved trees can also absorb a total of 250 pounds of car- bon dioxide from the air each year. (Sources: US EPA, Center for Eco- logical Technology and Earth911) Your actions do make a difference! Computer Reuse and Recycling with InterConnection Got an old computer in your closet? Give it a second life by donating it to InterCon- nection, a non-profit organization that provides free computer hardware training and a free computer to anyone who completes their 30 -hour program. Computers refurbished by students are provided to schools and non -profits. InterConnection accepts all computers, working or not. Usable computers are accepted for free and a tax deduction receipt is provided. A small recycling fee is charged for equipment that must be recycled. For complete details, visit wwwinterconnection.org or call 206-633-1517. FEBRUARY2008 7 CITY DIRECTORY TUKWILA CITY HALL 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Hours: Monday—Friday, 8:30AM-5:00PM Telephone: 206-433-1800 Fax number: 206-433-1833 TTY number: 206-248-2933 Website: http://www.citukwila.wa.us E-mail: tukwila@citukwila.wa.us TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL Joe H. Duffle, Pres. (beeper #) 206-994-7229 Joan Hernandez 206-248-0260 Pamela Linder 206-439-2473 Dennis Robertson 206-242-6373 Verna Gruen 206-901-9251 Kathy Hougardy 206-244-5023 De'Sean Quinn 206-241-0225 Kimberly Matej, Analyst 206-433-1834 Council Message Line 206-431-3652 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS 7:OOPM in Council Chambers Regular Meetings 1st/3rd Mondays Work Meetings 2nd/4th Mondays Agenda Info Line 206-431-3656 CITY OFFICES Mayor Jim Haggerton 206-433-1805 Rhonda Berry, City Admin 206-433-1851 City Clerk's Office 206-433-1800 Economic Development 206-433-1832 Human Services 206-433-7180 Municipal Court 206-433-1840 Tourism/Marketing 206-575-2489 Community Development Dept Jack Pace, Director 206-431-3670 Code Enforcement 206-431-3682 Finance Department Kevin Fuhrer, Director 206-433-1835 Fire Department Nick Olivas, Chief 206-575-4404 Parks/Recreation Department Bruce Fletcher, Director 206-767-2342 Personnel Department VkiJessop, Director 206-433-1831 Personnel 206-433-1831 City Job Line 206-433-1828 Police Department David Haynes, Chief 206-433-1808 Public Works Department Jim Morrow, Director 206-433-0179 Emergency Fire, Police 911 TUKWILA COMMUNITY CENTER 12424 - 42nd Avenue South Recreation Division 206-768-2822 Senior Center/Services 206-767-2323 TUKWILA CITY POOL 4414 S. 144th Street 206-267-2350 FOSTER GOLF LINKS 13500 Interurban Avenue South Pro Shop 206-242-4221 Restaurant 206-267-7427 THE HAZELNUT newsletter is published five times a year by the City of Tukwila, and written by City staff Editing/production: Stacia Norris It's e oration 100 years in the Making. Check out some of this year s scheduled Centennial Events! r WALT WAGNER CONCERT March 29 — 7:30Pm at the Foster Performing Arts Center The City of Tukwila, the Tukwila Arts Commission, and the Tukwila Historical Society proudly present a special centennial performance by pianist and composer Walt Wagner — former Tukwila resident and Foster graduate. Join us for Walt's return engagement in his hometown as he performs great piano jazz and pop improvisations. For tickets, call 1-800-838-3006 or visit www.brownpapertickets.com. HOPS & PROPS WEEKEND Friday -Sunday, April 4-6 Fifty craft breweries from eight states and five countries will once again converge on the Museum of Flight to share their specialties. Guests can sample the finest examples of the brewer's art and attend fun workshops on beer tasting etiquette, brewing your own beer and more by expert brewmasters. Call 206-575-2489 for more information. TUKWILA PANTRY BOWL-A-THON Saturday, March 29 — 9:OOAm to 12:00NooN Help the Tukwila Pantry "Strike Out Hunger" at ACME Bowl while celebrating Tukwila's Centennial, too. Bowl for fun (and prizes) while raising awareness and funds for an important cause in Tukwila! To find out more about this event or to register, please visit www.tukwilarotary.org. To see more upcoming.vents, visit Tukwila's Centennialiiwebsite: www. Tukwila 100. org THE HAZELNUT City of Tukwila 6200 Southcenter Blvd. Tukwila, WA 98188 Postmaster: If named addressee has moved, deliver to current resident. PRESORT STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID SEATTLE, WA PERMIT NO. 12698 To help us correct addresses or eliminate duplicates, please call 206-433-1800.