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Home My WebLink About1997-07 Hazelnut Newsletter - Volume 18 No. 4A City of Tukwila publication for our residential and business community VOLUME 18, NUMBER 4 JULY 1997 Trip to Japan is now fond memory for Tukwila residents on Sister Cities tour 1 A reminder about Fourth of July fireworks Please remember that FIREWORKS ARE NOW BANNED IN TUKWILA at all times, including the 4th of July. Even the safe -and -sane fireworks cannot legally be discharged. This applies to all dtizens, so please make alternate plans for celebration. Following a citizens' advisory vote in the 1996 general election which showed a fireworks ban was pre- ferred over allowing fireworks, the City Council endorsed the citizens' wishes with an ordinance banning fireworks. Again, shooting off fireworks within the City of Tukwila is not allowed. Pets and many of your neighbors will enjoy the respite from the noise and the worry of fireworks landing on dry roofs. We thank you for your cooperation in making this a suc- cessful July 4th celebration. 4- Awa-odori dancers enjoy their performance at the banquet held for Tukwila's Sister Cities visitors. The 1997 Sister City Trip to Ikawa, Japan, was a huge suc- cess. This year the Sister City Committee provided $800 schol- arships to six Showalter Middle School students who submitted winning essays on why they wanted to go to Japan. Seventh - graders Linda Ouk, Amy Ng and Mattha Sek, and sixth -graders Brittani Jenkins, Kamila Boho and Jamie Young were able to take the trip of a lifetime. These young citizens spoke with Japanese students of elementary, middle and high school levels to compare schools and lifestyles (uniforms, chopsticks, food and after- school activities). Visits to the Nijo Temple, Golden Pavilion and Imperial Palace in Kyoto, as well as a riverboat ride down a picturesque gorge in Ikawa and a walk over a 400 -year old vine bridge built by Samurai warriors taught the students a tremendous amount about Japanese culture. Adult entourage members were Brian Kennedy, Adele Scott, Barry Turnbull, Audrey Davis, Sarajane and Wally Rants, Sue and Frank Loihl, Robert and Haruko Hiranaka, Akiko Shimatsu, Kate Ostrom, Carol Yanagawa and Diane Landsinger. Tukwila's delegation got a sense of what the sister city relationship means to Ikawa citizens, through their warm hospitality and in the touches of Tukwila seen all over the city. Their new Community Center has totem poles on the outside and a mural by a Thorndyke fifth grader on the inside. Just inside their City Hall hangs the seal of Tukwila; a totem pole graces the high school. Large photographs depicting the years of association were displayed at the Grand Banquet held in Tukwila's honor. Next year marks the 20th anniversary of the Tukwila/Ikawa Sister City relationship. Please stop by the Sister Cities booth at Tukwila Days on July 12 for breakfast and lunch. Funds raised support the student exchange activities. And while you're there, sign up to participate in this great organization! Tukwila Days '97 - a week of summer fun for all! Look inside for a complete schedule of activities and entertainment! TUKWILA LIBRARY 14475 - 59th Avenue S. — 244-5140 Monday & Wednesday 1:00 to 8:30 PM Tuesday & Thursday ... 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday 1:00 to 5:00 PM Closed Friday & Sunday THURSDAYS, JULY 10, 17, 24, 31 & AUGUST 7— 10:30AM Craft and Story Time Stories, songs, goodies and crafts. Ages 3 and up MONDAY, JULY 7 — 7:OOPM Bicycling Your World Willie Weir shares stories of the magic of bicycle travel and gives tips for would-be travelers. Ages 12+; weather permitting, program will be at Hazelnut Park (adjacent to Library) MONDAY, JULY 14 — 7:OOPM Dance for fun Seniors with International Folk Dance sample cultures of the world as they dance and teach! Sponsored by Tukwila Friends of the Library. Families; program will be in the multi-pur- pose room at the Tukwila Community Cen- ter, 12424 - 42nd Avenue South Y It's more than just summer reading... your libraries provide fun, learning and entertainment for all ages! WEDNESDAY, JULY 16 — 7:OOPM Clay Creations from Rround the World Create a worldly masterpiece in clay. Wear old clothes, get messy and have fun! Spon- sored by Tukwila Friends of the Library. Ages 5 -up MONDAY, JULY 21 — 7:00PM African Arts for All to See Make music with the Adefua African Music and Dance Company. Families; weather permitting, program will be at Hazelnut Park (adjacent to Library) MONDAY, JULY 28 — 7:OOPM It's A Beautiful World Ventriloquist Mark Thompson and his pal RW Krinklebird give you lots of puppets, storytelling and comedy in this energetic pro- gram. Families; weather permitting, program will be at Hazelnut Park (adjacent to Library) SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 — 2:OOPM Getting There By Air Museum of Flight staff take you on an explo- ration of the history of air travel, and then you can make your own paper airplane. Ages 5-12 MONDAY, AUGUST 4 — 700PM Vietnamese Pot Bellied Pigs The Valentine Pigs are back! You won't want to miss these irresistible performing pigs. Families; weather permitting, program will be at Hazelnut Park (adjacent to Library) MONDAY, AUGUST 11 — 7:OOPM Staying Hired Tips and techniques for keeping your jot provided by Larry Gaffin, Seattle career coun- selor, covering conflicts and challenges in the workplace. Ages 18 and up FOSTER LIBRARY 4060 S. 142nd Street — 242-1640 Monday—Thursday 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 PM Closed Saturday TUESDAYS, JULY 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & AUGUST 5, NOON Eat Your Way Around the World Bring your lunch and travel the world in story and song! All ages TUESDAY, JULY 8 — 7:OOPM The Green Bird: A Mexican Story Oregon Shadow Theatre presents a puppet play from Mexican folklore. Ages 5 -adult SUNDAY, JULY 13 — 2:00-4:OOPM Mask Making Around the World Children's Museum's Kim Keith invites you to make a mask in African, Mexican or Native American style. Join the fun any time during this 2 -hour workshop. Ages 6 -up, younger children with adult SUNDAY, JULY 20 — 2:OOPM Getting There by Air Museum of Flight staff take you on an explo- ration of the history of air travel and then you can make your own paper airplane. Ages 6-12; registration limited to 50 TUESDAY, JULY 22 — 7:OOPM Travel with Ms. Pickle Join Eve Hilgenberg of Seattle Children's Theatre as Ms. Pickle takes you on many travels and adventures. Ages 5-12 2 THE HAZELNUT SUNDAY, JULY 27 — 2:OOPM Time Travel with Gumbo Jazz Beauregard & Gabriella Dobbs' music takes you to the golden age of jazz. Families and seniors SUNDAY, AUGUST 3 — 2:OOPM Drum Your Way Around the World Simone LaDrumma will have you drumming on African goatskins, Cuban congas and even Egyptian dumbeks. Families, children ages 6 -up SUNDAY, AUGUST 10 — 2:OOPM On R Journey Greg Bennick, unicyclist, juggler, comedian and more, will take you on an unforgettable journey. Families and all ages Low-income residents T/II may qualify for reduced water rates Due to an increase in the cost of water purchased from the City of Seattle, Tuk- wila will be increasing its summer water rates effective on the July billing. If you are age 62 or older and have disposable income less than $26,000 per year, or are totally and permanently disabled, and have disposable income less than $26,000 per year, then you may qualify for a reduced rate. Applica- tions are available in the Finance De- partment at Tukwila City Hall, or call 206/433-1849 for more information. Officers assigned to Tukwila Police bike team On June 9th officers Lisa Mills and Rick Mitchell joined the Police bike team, bringing the team to its full compliment of officers. Lisa Mills joined the Police Department in 1994 and has served as a Transport Service Officer and worked in patrol. Lisa is also an advisor for our department Explorer post. Lisa is a graduate of Washington State University, majoring in Criminal Justice and Russian. Officer Rick Mitchell is a native of Texas and a graduate of Southwest Texas State University. Rick served four years in the U.S. Army and is a veteran of Desert Storm. Officer Mitchell joined the Police Department in 1994 and has served in patrol and participated in Community Policing activities. tilillkiiiiillililla li 18 W mlil Iiiiiiiiiiil 111111 Mark your calendar: The NATIONAL NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME is Tuesday, August 5th . The City of Tukwila will be participating in this annual event through a community barbecue and torchlight walk on August 4th, and neighborhood Block Watch barbe- cues on August 5th. If you wish to participate or want more details about this event, please call 242-8084. Election '97 offers an opportunity to serve your community Many good citizens explore ways to lake an active role in local government. Our municipal elections are just a few months away. For those interested in serving their community by running for office, several opportunities are avail- able this year in Tukwila. This year's election dates are: Primary Election — September 16 General Election — November 4 Local elections This year four Council positions will be open for election. Positions #1, 3, 5 and 7 (currently held by, respectively, Allan Ekberg, Pamela Linder, Joe Duffie and Jim Haggerton) are positions elected at large from among Tukwila's citizens. A councilmember serves a 4 -year term and attends an average of four City Council meetings per month. Council - members also serve on standing sub- committees which deal with issues like transportation, utilities, parks and recre- ation, community affairs, financial mat- ters, personnel policy issues, matters related to police and fire protection and emergency services. Councilmembers are paid $545 per month. JULY 1997 Would you like to serve? Candidate filing will be the week of July 28 -August 1, 1997 from 8:30AM until 4:30PM in Room 553 of the King County Administration Building. Can- didates must be verified registered vot- ers in the City of Tukwila. All candidates are required to file a Declaration and Affidavit of Candidacy form and to pay the $65 filing fee at the time of filing. In addition, all candidates are required to file the Public Disclosure Commis- sion Financial Affairs Statement and Campaign Finance Reports within two weeks of becoming a candidate. (These forms are available from King County Records and Elections and can be picked up when you file your candidacy.) You become a candidate when you make a public announcement that you're a can- didate, when you begin collecting or spending money for a campaign, when you contract for campaign goods or services, or when you file for office, whichever occurs first. For those interested in filing, a detailed information packet is available in the City Clerk's office at Tukwila City Hall. Voter registration If you are not currently a registered voter, this is a good time to take care of your registration. You must be a United States citizen, a legal resident of the state of Washington, and age 18 or older by the day of the election to qualify for registration to vote in the upcoming fall elections. This year the primary elec- tion will be held on Tuesday, September 16th and the general election will fol- low on Tuesday, November 4th. For your convenience, voter registra- tion is now done by mail. Call King County's Department of Records and Elections at 296-1565 for information about registration or voting loca- tions. 3 City reviews its subdivision regulations Tukwila's subdivision ordinance governs how new residential subdivisions and short plats are developed, and also establishes procedures for adjusting boundaries between neighboring properties. The Planning Commission has recently submit- ted to the City Council recommendations for a number of changes to the existing ordinance. These changes are intended to: • Ensure that new residential and commercial develop- / ment is of high quality and is adequately served by • streets, utilities and other services. I • Ensure that Tukwila's development rules and I standards are consistent with state law and with our new Comprehensive Plan. I I I I 440.V • Clearly communicate development procedures, standards and approval requirements to citizens and developers. As part of its review of these recommendations, the City Council will hold a public hearing at 7:OOPM on Monday, July 21, 1997. The hearing will be held in the City Council Chambers at 6200 Southcenter Boulevard. Interested persons are encouraged to attend. Letters or other written communication on the subdivision ordinance submitted to the Tukwila City Clerk by noon on July 16 will be available to the City Council prior to the public hearing. Please contact Planning Manager Jack Pace at 431-3670 for more information. Volunteer teens receive valuable training The Tukwila Parks and Recreation Department's Teen Volun- teer In -Service Program (V.I.P) has been involved with a very special project called Peers Educating Peers (P.E.P.) Along with 11 other communities, Tukwila received a grant from the South King County Youth Violence Prevention Commit- tee to do leadership training, and substance abuse and vio- lence prevention training. On May 17 and 18, eight of our V.I.P. participants attended the kickoff Leadership Weekend at the Ensign Ranch in Cle Elum, along with 90 other teens from the South King County area. The youths began to build relationships with others from the area and worked on team -building training for their newly formed groups. On May 31 our group attended their first follow-up summit on Substance Abuse Prevention, and plan to attend their second follow-up summit on Violence Prevention on July 14. The South King County Youth Violence Prevention Commit- tee is currently working on a four-year grant to continue the P.E.P. Project. Recently the V.I.P. group also received a $1,250 grant for group project supplies and incentives for hours worked from the South King County Community Mobilization Project. For more information about any of Tukwila's teen programs, call Recreation Programmer Marius Larsen at 768-2622. 4 Busy street sees more improvements Construction is again scheduled for 42nd Avenue South, this time from South 144th to South 139th Streets. The improvements will include a two-lane street with on-streetparkingwhere space allows, sidewalks on both sides of the street, storm drains, street lighting, and relocation of the main overhead utility lines underground within the public right-of-way. Construction is scheduled to begin this July and will likely con- tinue to the end of the year. Have you visited us yet? Summer's a great time to come check out the new TUKWILA COMMUNITY CENTER 12424 -42nd Avenue South 768-2822 And the winners are... Congratulations to the following Adult Athletic teams for winning their respective activities: Men's Basketball League THE BLUES Spiking Volleyball League M.S. Non -Spiking Volleyball League (Winter) PEAT BELTING Non -Spiking Volleyball League (Spring) SCRAMBLERS 12th Annual Men's Softball Tournament GLORIA'S/KIRK ENTERPRISES Teens rule during new evening program Every Wednesday night this summer, from 7:00 to 9:OOPM, teens can join us at the Tukwila Community Center for TEEN TAKE-OVERS. Activities include open gym, racquet- ball, wallyball, game room, music and much more. For grades 6 thru 12. Free with picture I.D. - 50ct without. "Dare to Care" Teen Camp This camp is designed to give Middle School Students some- thing positive to do during their summer break. Activitie. include field trips, community service projects, leadership training, volunteer experience, and gym time. Camp hours are 9:30AM to 4:30 PM. Cost per week is $55. Please call 768- 2822 for a list of weekly themes and special trips. Participants must register one week in advance. THE HAZELNUT TUKWILA PARKS AND RECREATION Pevtrieefratia, do uiatiaa4 & tries • Associated Grocers • Bicycles West (Tukwila) • Boeing Employees' Credit Union • Duwamish Improvement Club • Evergreen Vending • Foster Golf Links & Restaurant • Foster J/ligh School • I.A.M./Boeing Joint Programs • Marriott Residence Inn • Mayflower of China Restaurant • Riverton Family Pharmacy • Southcenter Mall • South Central Advisory Committee • South Central School District • SW King County Chamber of Commerce • Target Store • Tukwila Arts Commission • Tukwila City Council • Tukwila Fire Dept. • Tukwila Fire Dept. Explorers • Tukwila Friends of the Library • Tukwila Library Board • Tukwila Office of Human Services • Tukwila Parks Commission • Tukwila Police Dept. • Tukwila Police Dept. Explorers • Tukwila Public Works Dept. • Tukwila Rotary Club • Tukwila Sister Cities %tscl¢s to 4 trade 4 hia Vie€ mede 7alet a V4 4 a 4 CCe44 MAYOR: John W. Rants CITY ADMINISTRATOR: John McFarland PARKS/REC DIRECTOR: Don Williams CITY COUNCIL: Pam Carter, Joe Duffie, Allan Ekberg, Jim Haggerton, Joan Hernandez, Pam Linder, Steve Mullet. ARTS COMMISSION: Russell Bradley, Cynthia Chesak, William Gorjance, Sherry Howe, Brian Kennedy PARKS COMMISSION: Hubert Crawley, Bob Merkle, Sue Marvin, Linda Stanley, Pat Cagampang TUKWILA DAYS: Community Center Staff; Parade, Sheri McConnaughey; Coordinators, Al Frank and Maikoiyo Alley -Barnes; Entertainment, Ev Schultz/Dorothy Cox Please tear out this section and keep it to use as your 'G Tukwila Days event reminder! DON'T MISS THE HUGE COMMUNITY FESTIVAL ON SATURDAY, JULY 12TH: + PARADE ♦ PANCAKE BREAKFAST + ARTS & CRAFTS BOOTHS + FOOD BOOTHS + BIKE RODEO + LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ♦ FAMILY GAMES & AMUSEMENT RIDES ♦ ART SHOW + AWESOME POSSUM 7celeatelet Panade Route The second annual Tukwila Days "Company Band" is back by popular demand. The band will again march in this year's Tukwila Days Parade on July 12. The parade line-up will be at 9:OOAM. The parade will head north on 42nd to 116th, then east to 44th, then head south to 124th into the Community Center. ST r.. sr \-1 " i??74THTjyST ;f \-1 5,13 i'( NT WN \\ 'S 122NDN1 \ .rami GS ur A >; >> z \ . if a a f ;•` \ sow„G TOO 'p UNTY ',1- e'' \ RFC'” 'gyms \ Munn TY °ENTER yy egg.9c.", YN5 r $ OST4R WIATE The Tukwila Community Center is served by Metro Bus Route #124. Call Metro at 553-3000 for schedule and connecting information. A BOUNTY OF SUMMERTIME EVENTS IN YOUR COMMUNITY! TUKWILR DRYS SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES 3 C VN" J 2 m ¢ TL (1) an N E d C NE- 2 2ccn c ._ E .S aci S ° c E = y p N C 'moo 0 O as 0 J LL w a C N a> d Y J a> N _ d R • > c o !� a •E . a> E O 0- O N O U ° E N` c n c o H o a�5_ as N R c a = N c as ♦- N C L C O o Q N N m N U ' EEL o N - U o coo a. N a co Z E E H a -o U v 3 7-3 v co 0 ."<":1- a C N W N CO 0 E o, co 0 To 3 n o Lo o N lL Oa W a3 oo U U a o m E v o ras c 2 N ll O O E .o 0 0 mLL C o 08 = 4110 t 1'4.'4 4 COMMUWTozs �� i. FEATURED ENTERTAINMENT 10:00 AM GREG BENNICK How does he do that? - It's amazing! Enjoy the antics and excitement as Greg performs astonishing feats of juggling, fire eating and unicycling. Greg will also be our Master of Ceremo- nies for the day's festivities. 11:00 AM AWARDS CEREMONY Parade awards presented by Master of Ceremonies, Greg Bennick. 11:30 AM & 2:30 PM VALENTINE'S PERFORMING PIGS Come meet "Nellie," "Tuff Hank" and other miniature piggie friends as they perform over 40 tricks. Watch them play golf, soccer, baseball, slam dunk, bow, wave, dance, even spell words! They will delight and amaze audiences of all ages! Pgett- BOEING EMPLOYEES. CREDIT UNION Ks WhrleYou Bdong Sponsored by the City of Tukwila Arts Commis- sion and the King County Arts Commission Stage and sound facility funded through donations from the Boeing Employees Credit Union 12:00 PM 712azioda Daptce EPtae'Jee NEW BLUES BROTHERS Back by popular demand, with their nine -piece rhythm-and- blues band to perform "Soul Man," "Everybody," "Rawhide," and other soul favorites. You saw them on TV entertaining the Seahawks fans — now enjoy their music and humor up close! 1:00 PM PIE EATING CONTEST The Tukwila Park Commissioners invite you to join the fun at the first ever Pie Eating Contest. Delicious pies, great prizes and plenty of napkins. 1:30 PM THE RANGERS It wouldn't be Tukwila Days without Country Music. This talented Seattle Area band is sure to keep your toe tappin' as you sing along to new and old favorites. 3:00 PM LORA & SUKUTAI MARIMBA & DANCE ENSEMBLE "Expressions of Africa". Vibrant marimba music, colorful dances with high energy footwork, and quick lively drumming are hallmarks of this group's performance. FREE Lunchtime Musical Entertainment IEANUT BUTTER Et JAM )r, 1997 SCHEDULE OF PERFORMERS FRIDAYS, 11:30 AM- 1:00 PM Performances in BICENTENNIAL PARK Christensen Road and Strander Boulevard Sponsored by the City of Tukwila Arts Commission and the King County Arts Commission JULY 11,1997 - GOLDEN BOUGH We open our musical series with Golden Bough, featuring Celtic musk specializing in traditional and original acoustic musk. This talented trio blend their beautiful harmonic voices with the sounds of an array of acoustic instruments, including Celtic harp, viola, guitar, mandolin, mandola, recorder, accordion, harmonica and bodhran, a traditional Irish drum. Bring your lunch and welcome Golden Bough to Tukwila. They are on tour of the Pacific Northwest from their home in California. JULY 18 - WICKLINE BLUEGRASS ENSEMBLE Don't miss this very talented musical family. Wickline's down-home family concert features a collection of classic and original songs, humorous anec- dotes, and hand clappin' fun for the entire family. JULY 25 - THE ROCKETS This Mercer Island based group will be playing all your favorite classic rock songs from the 60's to the present. The Rockets are a fantastic group with strong vocal harmonies. Spread the word, bring your friends and family, everyone will enjoy The Rockets. AUGUST 1 - JAYBIRD JAZZ Jazz in the park, what could be better? From up-tempo swing and jazz standards to romantic ballads and sultry Latin, Jaybird Jazz will liven up your day. Start off August in Tukwila on a high note. You may recognize some of the members of this local group. AUGUST 8 - QUICHUA MASHIS This wonderful group of musicians have worked together for 10 years playing traditional and current music from the Andes Mountains in Europe, South America, Japan, Canada and the United States. The members are Quichus Indians from northern Ecuador. The musk they share has been passed down through the generations. Their unusual instruments and sound will surely captivate you. This delightful group will wrap up our Concert in the Park series for this year. JULY 1997 5 What's /tfeu' (s) in Iluman Services Tukwila Community Cares Project Update The Tukwila Community Cares Project is developing a wealth of information about volunteerism and civic involvement in Tukwila. Earlier this spring the Project mailed 160 surveys to volunteer groups, non-profit agencies, and City and school district departments and programs. The survey would help the Project identify and understand the mission and methods of the many active community volunteers. Preliminary review of the returned surveys indicates three strong trends. First, hundreds of citizens donate thousands of hours to the City of Tukwila, South Central School District, and Tukwila -based organizations each year. Second, the vast majority of organizations where volunteers work are optimistic that they are making progress towards their goals for improving Tukwila. Third, the most volunteers and organizations are eager to get training, support, and help in recruiting more volunteers to have an even bigger impact. In response to the Community Cares survey, the Tukwila Community Cares Project sponsored a series of five free skills workshops for volunteers and volunteer coordinators during the last two weeks of June. Recruiting, recognizing, and retaining volunteers; developing leadership; fund-raising; public speaking; and working with the media were among the topics covered. All the workshops were held at the Tukwila Community Center. The Tukwila Community Cares Project is supported by a grant from the South King County Community Network and City of Tukwila Community Development Block Grant funds. The Project has also been supported by local businesses, including the Starbucks Coffee at Barnes and Noble; Lori Dennis, Marketing Assistant at South - center Mall; Kirsti Weaver, General Manager of the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce; and Ann Klein, Vice President of Trammel Crow Company. The project is also extremely thankful to Denise Doerschel for her many hours of phone calling, record keeping and data entry. The Project will produce a printed "tool kit" of resource materials to help volunteers be even more effective, and a directory of volunteer organizations to help members of the community find satisfying volunteer opportunities. Recommendations will be made to the City Council and School Board regarding a long range volunteer recruitment and development program. 1997 Youth Summer Sack Lunch Program Location Schedule For details about this program, please call 767-2327 or 768-2822. (No meals served July 4) Office of Human Services 768-0402 SITES DATES DAYS MEAL TIMES Tukwila Community Center 12424 -42nd Ave. S. 6/23 - 8/29 M -F M -F Lunch Snack 11:00 - 12:00 2:15 - 2:45 Cascade View Elementary 13601 32nd Ave. S. 66/30 - 8/8 M -F Lunch 11:30-12:30 Tukwila Elementary 5939 S. 149th St. 6/25 - 8/13 M & W Lunch 11:30-12:30 Crystal Springs Park 51st Ave. S. & S. 158th St. 6/25 - 8/13 M & W Lunch 11:30-12:30 Duwamish Park 42nd Ave. S. & S. 116th St. 6/24 - 8/12 T only Lunch 11:30-12:30 Thorndyke Elementary 4415 S. 150th St. 6/24 - 8/14 T & Th Lunch 11:30-12:30 Tukwila Park 65th Ave. S. & S. 153rd St. 6/26 - 8/14 Th only Lunch 11:30-12:30 Church by the Side of the Road Pac. Hwy. S. & S. 148th St. 7/11 - 8/22 F only Lunch 11:30-12:30 Community resources on the Internet Crisis Clinic (24-hour line) 461-3222 Internet users can now find a variety of community resources on-line. For ex- ample, the following resources can be found with their Internet addresses. Check with your local library if you're not using the Internet at home. These new resources makes finding what you need easier than ever, and you don't have to leave a message on voice mail. Crisis Clinic On-line database brings you information on over 2,600 commu- nity and human service agencies across King County. Many details are pro- vided for each agency or service on contact information, eligibility, cost, lan- guages, access and more. � http://www. ci.seattle. wa. us/crisisclinicl��' Child Care Resources Home Page includes a King County -wide database of licensed child care providers, and information for parents, employers and providers. http://www.childcare.org Youth Yellow Pages is part of the Seattle Youth Involvement Network's website, which lists over 100 resources for King County youth. http://www.pan.ci.seattle.wa.us/ -most/npos/yyp.htm King County Home Page is the official web site for King County, including County department information, traffic information, bus and ferry schedules. http://www.metrokc.gov Searching for Training and Employ- ment Program (STEP) is an on-line guide to resources for career planninL job search assistance, job skills training, apprenticeships, and self-employment in King & Snohomish Counties. http://www.pan.ci.seattle.wa.us/ business/step 6 THE HAZELNUT TUKWILA REPORTER Tukwila Garage Sale - August 9 & 10 You've been asking about it, and here it is! Tukwila's fourth annual Community Garage Sale will be held this year on Saturday and Sunday, August 9 & 10. Residents can clean their homes, shop for bargains, earn some cash, and meet their neighbors... all while reducing waste and keeping it out of the landfill ! Here's what you'll do: • Plan to have a yard sale on August 9 & 10 at your home. • Tell the City BEFORE July 25th that you'll be holding a yard sale on these days. • Hold your sale and have fun! Here's what the City will do: • Compile a list of all households participating in this garage sale event. • Publish this list of sale addresses in the Highline Times. • Give you a special "TUKWILA COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE" sign to identify your home. Over 140 households participated in last year's Yard Sale and made it a great success. Advertising a large number of yard sales in the same community on the same date is bound to draw the maximum number of shoppers to your sale. Here's how to sign up to hold a garage sale: • Register in person at the City Council booth at the Tukwila Days Community Festival on July 12th at the new Community Center (12424 -42nd Avenue South), OR • Sign up by phone by calling 431-3670 BEFORE July 25th. Sign up now to hold a yard sale on August 9 & 10. To make sure your address is included in the ad, call Tukwila's Recycling Program at 431-3670 BEFORE July 25.E --t Explore waste reduction resources in cyberspace Here are a few ways to get information that can help you at work and home: First, the Indiana Recycling Institute has just started an electronic reference center devoted to business and indus- trial waste prevention. Information is available via fax; call 1-800-603-6277. (Calls must be placed from the phone attached to your fax machine.) Also, the Yale Program on Solid Waste Policy has released a number of timely papers, including "Does the Solid Waste Hierarchy Make Sense? A Technical and Environmental Justification for the Priority of Source Reduction and Recy- cling." For more info, send a fax to 1- 203-432-5912 or an e-mail message to pswpC0yale.edu. For you Web -heads, here are a few sites worth a click: • Backyard Magic: The Composting Handbook http://www.gov.nb.ca/environm/ comucate/composOnagic.htm • Green Shopping Network http://www.greenshopping.com • Stop Junk Mail Kit http://www.stopjunk.com • Waste Prevention World http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/mrt/wpw/ wpmain.htm • Worm Digest http://www.applied3d.com/worm -Courtesy of the ULS Report JULY 1997 7 CITY DIRECTORY TUKWILA CITY HALL 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Hours: Mon. thru Fri., 8:30AM-5:00PM Telephone: (206) 433-1800 Fax number: (206) 433-1833 TTY number: (206) 248-2933 Website: www.ci.tukwila.wa.us E-mail: tukwila@ci.tukwila.wa.us TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL Jim Haggerton, President244-7846 Pam Carter 244-0558 Joe H. Duffle (beeper #) 994-7229 Allan Ekberg 241-6904 Joan Hernandez 248-0260 Pamela Linder 439-2473 Steve Mullet 244-7553 Lucy Lauterbach, Analyst433-1834 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers Regular Mtgs .... 1st/3rd Mondays Work Mtgs 2nd/4th Mondays Agenda Information Line... 431-3656 CITY OFFICES Mayor John "Wally" Rants 433-1805 City Administrator John McFarland 433-1832 Finance Department Alan Doerschel, Dir 433-1835 Fire Department Tom Keefe, Chief 575-4404 Dept. of Community Development Steven Lancaster, Dir431-3680 Parks/Recreation Department Don Williams, Director 433-1843 Police Department Ron Waldner, Chief 433-1808 Public Works Department Ross Earnst, Director433-0179 Dept. of Administrative Services Viki Witschger, Director433-1831 City Clerk's Office 433-1800 Municipal Court 433-1840 Personnel 433-1831 City Job Line 433-1828 Emergency Fire, Police, Aid Car 911 TUKWILA COMMUNITY CENTER 12424 - 42nd Avenue South Recreation Division 768-2822 Senior Center/Services 768-2822 Human Services 768-0402 FOSTER GOLF LINKS 13500 Interurban Avenue South Pro Shop 242-4221 Restaurant 241-5784 THE HAZELNUT is a community newsletter published by the City of Tukwila and written by City staff Editing/production: Stacia Norris Printed on recycled/ recyclable paper using soy -based inks Veterans memorial dedicated at Tukwila Community Center On a sunny Saturday on May 17, the community gathered to honor those who hal` served in all branches of our nations military. The ceremony's focal point was the dedication of a magnificent carved brick monument recognizing veterans, past and present. Representatives from all branches of the service and veterans organizations, along with a military color guard and bugler, were assisted by the Foster/Showalter band as part of the ceremony in relating the importance of remembering the role that veterans have played securing the freedoms we enjoy today. Roger Baker, Tukwila resident and World War II Navy veteran, was honored for providing the idea for — and energy behind — the monument and ceremony. He worked tirelessly with the Arts Commission, sculptors Mara Smith and Kris King, and the City to design the memorial and ready the site. Please stop by the Community Cen- ter and visit the arbor near the river trail where the monument was placed. It is a piece of artwork in which the entire community can take pride. Pictured (L to R): Jane Adamson, State VFW Commander, and Service representatives Colonel John McFarland (US Army), CommanderJohn Dwyer (USCG), Captain Thomas Keithly (USN), Lieutenant Colonel Kelly Kvigne (USMC), ColonelJohn Coulthard (USAF), MasterSergeantJoe Duffle (US Army). In the foreground, Roger Baker (VFW Post 9430 and Tukwila resident), instrumental in the creation of the monument. Tukwila City Administrator honored for Highway 99 revitalization efforts John McFarland, Tukwila's City Administrator, was recently honored by the Washington Research Council with its 1997 Pathfinder Award, given to a non -elected public administrator who has "instituted innovative programs that have substantially improved quality of service while reducing costs". McFarland was cited for his work with business leaders, residents, City staff, and Chamber of Commerce members to improve the Highway 99 corridor through cooperative programs of community polic- ing, street clean-up, and crime -free multi -family housing. THE HAZELNUT City of Tukwila 6200 Southcenter Blvd. Tukwila, WA 98188 POSTMASTER: If named addressee has moved, deliver to current resident. BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID TUKWILA, WA PERMIT NO. 12698 To help us correct addresses or eliminate duplicates, please call 433-1800.