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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-09 Hazelnut Newsletter - Volume 18 No. 5A City of Tukwila publication for our residential and business community VOLUME 18, NUMBER 5 SEPTEMBER 1997 Autumn means a busy time at Tukwila's beautiful new Community Center Have you been here yet? Have you used your new Commu- nity Center? If not, fall is a great time to come on down and try it on for size. There's a lot of the flavor of the old center, but we have so much more to offer now. There are lots of new programs and classes (along with the old ones) offered at the new Community Center — truly something for everyone. Some people might believe that the opening of our new Center means: a. every activity now has a participation fee charged, or b. that all the fees are now much higher now, or c. there is some kind of a membership fee. Absolutely not! A wide range of programs and activities are still offered at low cost or no cost at all. And scholarships are available for youth and seniors in financial need. Does it cost more? The new center is larger, has more programs, and has new types of space to utilize that the old center did not. The City's operational costs are higher for large buildings and more activities, and the fees charged help to cover those costs. Just like at the old Center, activity fees help cover the direct costs for that activity. For example, the fee for using the new exercise room is now $2 per visit instead of $1, which helps cover the cost of providing an on -duty instructor to explain how to use the equipment, as well as keeping it clean and in good operating order during the 15 -hour day. The Tukwila Arts Commission presents the R H 1 H 1 E R sympHop featuring Tchaikouskg s "Romeo and Juliet" SHOP, OCTOBER 10,199URT3:00 PM foster Performing Rrts Center - 4242 S. 144th Street COST $10 Adults, S5 Students/Seniors, $15 for families Croup rates and season subscriptions avail able - Call 181-5618 for tickets 6 information Other program fees are higher in 1997 than in 1996 because instructors or game officials cost more than in 1996. And some fees — such as for racquetball — exist now that did not exist before, because we had no courts before! What's FREE During specially scheduled times throughout the week, Tuk- wila seniors can work out in the new fitness room, or play volleyball, basketball, pickleball and softball. Tukwila youth have free open gym opportunities weekdays after school. (Each participant can bring a non-resident friend for $1.) The Senior game room offers pool and shuffleboard at no cost, and card playing is a standard feature throughout the day. The youth/adult game room offers pool at no cost, and also offers video games, pop -a -shot and air hockey for 25 and 50 cents. The Recreation Staff still offers many free special events and holiday activities, like the Easter Egg Hunt, Halloween Carni- val, Senior Picnics, Volunteer Recognition Celebrations, Tuk- wila Days Community Festival, Health and Wellness Fairs, Thanksgiving Lunch for seniors, Diamond Dan's Casino, the American Legion Christmas Party, summer music concerts, and much more. Something for everyone Phase II of Community Center construction will be completed in September 1997, which will provide additional outdoor amenities such as tennis, basketball, softball, soccer and a picnic shelter. We welcome citizens to visit the center and review our recreation brochure. Pocks tea 7ece4tioK fl6ppeNi&sJ% Keeping Seniors busy is our business! 55 Am DgEnsIVE DRIVING CLASS Fridays, September 19th & 26th 10:OOAM to 3:OOPM (2 part class) Save money on auto insurance while brushing up on your driving skills! Many insurance companies reduce auto coverage rates upon your completion of this class. Please register early. For more information, call Senior Programs at 768-2822. DO11(f 4 FUf1 - SENIOR PATTERNED DALLROOM DANCE CLASSES Sept. 26 -Nov. 21 (9 weeks) Fridays, 1:30-3:45PM Class minimum: 12 students Instructor: Betty McLain Cost: $23.25 Share the joy of dancing as a social mixer and great exercise taught in a friendly and non -threatening atmo- sphere. Emphasis will be on lead and follow techniques to fox trot, waltz and two step, plus the essential steps to popular pattern dances such as St. Ber- nard Waltz, Schottische, Seattle polka. Build up confidence with frequent part- ner changes and mixers in this exciting class in superb new facilities. No expe- rience, no partner needed to have fun! Sponsored by Highline Community College. Please call Tukwila Senior Programs at 768-2822 for more info. value In et to the beslre lueifamily! Your ties for the ent enter a1tlVltl uri�tye SOUt�1 mm .�ukwila4 nd Avenue 2 12424-42nd 2�2� 616er"2 X201 LIT YOUR EYES TRAVEL (YOUR BODY MAY WANT TO IOLLOW ALONG) Come join us in the Banquet Room at the Tukwila Community Center on November 1 lth from 11:00Am to noon for an informational meeting and slide show of the beautiful COOK ISLANDS! Even if you can't go on the planned upcoming trip there, you'll en- joy this presentation. Refreshments will be served, and a door prize given out at the end. Trip departs last week in April, 1998 8 days, 7 nights of paradise Cost: Approximately $1,500 Don't miss out on this wonderful pre- sentation. Please call Dan at 768-2822 for more information. DECEMBER I, 2, E 3 - SAN FRANCISCO Christmas Shopping Safari — 3 days, 2 nights Special WEEKDAY shopping trip to San Francisco. Travel aboard the famous Cable Cars to all the shopping districts. Stay two nights at Howard Johnson at Fisherman's Wharf with the cable cars for your convenience. Join us for a shopping safari to San Francisco. INCLUDES: Shopping coupons, lodging, transfers, airfare (Totem Tours) TOUR PRICE: $295 double, $375 single DEPOSIT: $100 at the time of reservation FULL PAYMENT DUE: Oct. 19, 1997 For cancellation information, please call Dan at 768-2822 We couldn't do it without you... Tukwila's Parks and Recreation Depai ment, and both its Arts and Parks Commissions, are pleased to offer much deserved recognition to the following businesses for their donations, support and assistance at the 1997 Tukwila Days celebration: Bicycles West Boeing Boeing Employees Credit Union Continental Mills Country Vittles Family Restaurant Embassy Suites Hotel Homewood Suites Hotel Larry's Market Lewis & Clark Cinemas Mayflower of China Riverton Pharmacy Southcenter Mall Starbuck's Coffee Target Stores Wendy's Hamburgers Winners Restaurant Tukwila Days Parade Winners These were judged best in the parade held July 12th at Tukwila Community Center and through the Allentown area. Commercial awards 1st Bartells 2nd Red Robin 3rd R&R Engraving Family awards 1st Mary Thompson 2nd Basset Hound #279 3rd McCarthy Kids #282 Community Group awards 1st Tukwila Rotary 2nd Tukwila Company Bank 3rd Southcenter Community Baptist Church Childrens Group awards 1st Katie Toon 2nd McCarty Kids #281 3rd Ally Phelps Day Camp awards 1st Pride Pak 2nd Rene Gratzer - Mars Attacks 3rd Kelly Klatenburg - UFOs THE HAZELNUT What's your sign? Rules for temporary signage Businesses that need temporary signs, including ban- ners, pennants and balloons, require a sign permit. Temporary sign permits are valid for 30 days and may be renewed three times in a year. Temporary sign permits cost $25 for the first permit and for each renewal. The permit includes both the sign and the message, so any change in either message or materials requires a new permit. Here's what you need to know: > Cloth banners are allowed up to a maximum of 100 square feet. > Temporary signs of wood, plastic or other rigid materials are allowed up to a maximum of 32 square feet per side, for a total allowed area of 64 square feet. > Pennant, flags and balloons are allowed for up to 10 days. > No permit is required for Holiday decorations outside your building. Temporary signs have to be located on your property or tenant space. > Signs are NOT ALLOWED on the roof of the building or in the right of way. > A -frame or sandwich boards are NOT ALLOWED. Permits are generally issued within 24 hours and often times at the counter while you wait. To apply for a permit, pick up an application at the Department of Community Development, 6300 Southcenter Blvd. If you have any questions, our -)hone number is 431-3670. Tukwila's new canine team We have a new police canine team in town. Officer Rodney Smith and our new police dog Sabre finished their initial training at the end of August. This intense, nine -week training course included obedience training, tracking, evidence location, apprehension, and drug detection. Officer Rod Smith, who came to us as an experienced officer from Hobbs, New Mexico is now certified as a canine instructor. Sabre alerts on suspect during training exercise. rata a r—WHEN CHILDREN .RE PRESENT It's time to watch out for kids again With the return of Tukwila's students to the South Central Schools on Septem- ber 3, the Tukwila Police Department reminds all drivers to be especially alert. SEPTEMBER 1997 Washington law also states that all chil- dren ages 8 through 17 shall attend school. Anyone concerned about truant youth is encouraged to call Suzie Bridges Weber at the South Central School District, 901-8034. Rehab help available No -interest loans up to $14,500 a uni with no monthly payments are available to property owners through the King County Rental Rehab program. Units that are rehabbed become affordable to low-income renters. Loans — available on a first-come, first-served basis — can be used for structural and mechanical repairs, weatherization, building pres- ervation and general improvements. For more information, call Jim Impett, Rental Rehab Loan Officer, at 296-8639. Equity & Diversity Commission On December 16, 1996, the Tukwila City Council passed a resolution form- ing the Equity and Diversity Commis- sion of Tukwila, a partnership between the South Central School District and the City of Tukwila. Its adopted mission statement says, "By promoting education and understand- ing that accepts, appreciates and cel- ebrates our diversity, we will strive to eliminate prejudice and discrimination in the Tukwila community." During the past year members partici- pated in training sponsored by the school district, and supported participation in the Friends and Family event held at Foster High School and the community dialogues sponsored by the Seattle King County Youth Forums. School district, City and community representatives attended the first Com- mission planning retreat held at the Tukwila Community Center on Au- gust 7, 1997. After listening to several presentations, the participants suggest- ing goals for the Equity and Diversity Commission to consider working on during 1998. The Commission meets monthly on the first Thursday of each month at 5:30PM. Members of both the business and resi- dential communities are welcome to attend. For more information, please leave your number on the Tukwila City Council's message line at 431-3652. MetTs Nis(s) in Enan ScideeS Office of Human Services 768-0402 Crisis Clinic (24-hour line) 461-3222 Single parents find affordable housing Family Homeshare is a program that has been helping single -parent families reduce their rent and utility bills, and find friendship and emotional support. "The single parents that I talk to are doing an admirable job, but are stretched kind of thin," says Young Kim, Family Homeshare Director. "They're doing the job that was tradition- ally done by two people with half of the time, energy and resources." Enter the Family Homeshare program of Solo Parenting Alliance. Through this innovative program, single parents share housing with another family. "The financial benefits are obvious," says Kim, "because it's cheaper for a family to share a home than to find a similar space by themselves." Sharing a home with another single parent has some non-financial benefits as well. "It's a convenient way to find companionship and emotional support," notes Kim. "Single parents wear a lot of hats: provider, cook, dishwasher, disciplinarian, `Mommy,"`Daddy'... and in doing all of these jobs I think many single parents end up neglecting their own needs." To help parents find compatible matches, Solo Parenting Alliance holds monthly orientations, where prospective homesharers do some thought-provoking exercises determine their needs and wants. There are many things to consider in choosing _ompatible housemate, ranging from parenting styles to how much rent one can afford and where one wants to live. For more information on Family Homeshare, please contact Solo Parenting Alliance at (206)720-1655 or via e-mail at solo@accessone.com. w+0— Now is the time to think about weatherization You may already know about the King County Housing Repair program for single- family homeowners. But do you know about the free weatherization funding available to King County residents outside the City of Seattle? The King County Housing Authority gives priority to households with senior citizens, individuals with disabilities, or households with children under age six. Energy conservation areas may include weatherstripping and caulking, attic, floor and wall insulation, mechanical ventilation, and repairs to the above. Additionally for multi -family property owners, apartment buildings may be weath- erized if at least half the tenants are income -eligible. 997 incomm guidelines are: NO. IN FAMILY MONTHLY RETIRED GROSS INCOME MONTHLY EARNED 1 $822 $9,683 $1,027 2 $1,105 $13,263 $1,382 3 $1,389 $16,663 $1,736 4 $1,672 $20,063 $2,090 - 5 $1,955 $23,463 $2,444 3 $2,239 $26,863 $2,798 7 $2,522 $30,263 $3,152 8 $2,805 $33,663 $3,507 For additional info or to apply for FREE weatherization services, call the King County Housing Authority at 244-0119. Learn how to search for - and get - Are you looking for a job, or planning on looking for a job soon? If so: • Do you want to know what skills you have to offer an employer? • Do you want to know what kind of work is available in today's market? • Do you want to know where to look to find jobs? • Do you need to know how to write resumes and cover letters? • Do you have questions about inter- viewing? • Do you want to learn to get a job that pays what you want? If you answered "yes" to any of the above, the YWCA is holding a series of five job -search workshops on Tuesday mornings beginning September 16th, from 9:30AM to 11:30AM at the Edgewood Apartments cabana, 3730 South 148th Street. Topics will include: 9/16 Matching Your Skills and Needs to Today's Job Market 9/23 Using the Internet, Networking and Other Sources to Find Work Opportunities 9/30 Simplifying Resumes, CoverLet- ters, Applications andReferences 10/7 Mastering the Art of Interviews 10 / 13 Negotiating Employment Offers and Planning Your Future The City of Tukwila's Human Services Program and the Tukwila Apartment Managers Network worked with the YWCA to make these workshops pos- sible. They are available for all Tukwila residents and are FREE. To register or to get more information, call Marlenna Peppler or Brenda Sum- mers at 226-1266. TUKWILA RECYCLING _i_ REPORTER Fourth Tukwila Community Garage Sale rated a winner The fourth annual Tukwila Community Garage Sale on August 9 and 10 was the biggest yet, with sales held at over 150 sites. The Garage Sale received excellent publicity with features on KING 5 News and KOMO-AM radio, along with ads and stories in local newspapers. Bargain -hunting shoppers circulated throughout the City, and residents reported enjoyable visits with neighbors; the "recycle & reuse" message came through clearly. This year a new evaluation form provided residents the opportunity to offer their suggestions for future recycling program interests. And what you asked for was... On the forms, several residents indicated interest in learning more about care of their household hazardous waste. An informative poster "Disposing of Household Hazardous Waste" is now available by calling the Recycling Program at 431-3683. Local firm is offering an "enlightened" recycling option Tired of sending your burnt-out fluorescent light bulbs to the landfill? Concerned over possible hazardous emissions? Tukwila residents now have an option in EcoLights, a Seattle -based facility which opened in February 1997. An estimated 10 million fluorescent bulbs are "retired" each year in our state. These bulbs contain mercury that can be harmful to the environment and to human health when improperly managed. Before EcoLights, residents and businesses wanting to safely dispose of bulbs containing mercury needed to ship them to a hazardous waste disposal facility or to an out-of-state recycler. You can now bring bulbs to EcoLights – located on Harbor Island – for safe recycling. EcoLight's equipment exceeds the most stringent environmental standards for preventing the release of mercury into the atmosphere, according to the WA State Department of Ecology. For more info, call EcoLights Northwest at (206) 343-1247. A little good news, thanks to you The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has just released its latest figures on trash generation in the United States. For the first time, overall generation of municipal solid waste has actually decreased somewhat, from 209 million to 208 million tons. The reason, of course, has to do with more efficient use of materials. This decrease in waste creation was also accompanied by an increase in the recycling rate, from 25 to 27 percent. This is all good news, but we can't afford to rest on our laurels. The EPA projects that garbage generation will pick up speed once again, hitting about 222 million tons by the year 2000! Even with another increase in recycling to the 30 percent level, that'll still leave 155 million tons of trash headed for the landfill — a little more than the 152 million tons we send there today! As the Red Queen said to Alice in Through the Looking Glass, "In this place it takes all the running you can do, to keep in the same place." That's why it's so important that we keep reducing the amount of waste in the first place. Keep up the good work! SEPTEMBER 1997 WASH -WISE: • Rebates available on high -efficiency .; clothes washers In the market for a new washing machine? Here's a terrific deal for you. Participating retailers are offering re- bates of $130 and up on the new genera- tion of tumble -action washers through the end of this year. Plus, Tukwila, WD #125, Highline Water District, WD #20, and other water utilities that are mem- bers of the Seattle Regional Water Sys- tem will give you an additional $50 rebate as part of the new "WASH -WISE" program sponsored by the Northwest Energy Alliance. These new tumble -action washers use 40% less water and 60% less energy, so they're more resource efficient. They don't have an agitator that whips clothes around, so they're also gentler on del cate fabrics. And they actually get clothes cleaner than conventional washers! Not as much detergent is needed, which is good news for our wastewater sys- tems. The spin cycle revolves faster than in a conventional washer so more moisture is removed from clothes and less dryer time is required. Rebates apply to the following washing machine models: Amana LTA85AW Creda CWA242 Asko 8005 Asko 10505 Asko 11505 Asko 12505 Asko 20005 Asko 20605 Frigidaire FWT445GE Gibson GWT445RFS Maytag MAH3000A Miele W1903 Miele W1918 Miele W1930 Staber HXW2301 To learn more about tumble action washers, look for the "WashWise" sign at participating retailers. What's your sign? Rules for temporary signage Businesses that need temporary signs, including ban- ners, pennants and balloons, require a sign permit. Temporary sign permits are valid for 30 days and may be renewed three times in a year. Temporary sign permits cost $25 for the first permit and for each renewal. The permit includes both the sign and the message, so any change in either message or materials requires a new permit. Here's what you need to know: > Cloth banners are allowed up to a maximum of 100 square feet. > Temporary signs of wood, plastic or other rigid materials are allowed up to a maximum of 32 square feet per side, for a total allowed area of 64 square feet. > Pennant, flags and balloons are allowed for up to 10 days. No permit is required for Holiday decorations outside your building. > Temporary signs have to be located on your property or tenant space. > Signs are NOT ALLOWED on the roof of the building or in the right of way. > A -frame or sandwich boards are NOT ALLOWED. Permits are generally issued within 24 hours and often times at the counter while you wait. To apply for a permit, pick up an application at the Department of Community Development, 6300 Southcenter Blvd. If you have any questions, our ihone number is 431-3670. Tukwila's new canine team We have a new police canine team in town. Officer Rodney Smith and our new police dog Sabre finished their initial training at the end of August. This intense, nine -week training course included obedience training, tracking, evidence location, apprehension, and drug detection. Officer Rod Smith, who came to us as an experienced officer from Hobbs, New Mexico is now certified as a canine instructor. Sabre alerts on suspect during training exercise. mss r % t —WHEN CHILDREN .RE PRESENT It's time to watch out for kids again With the return of Tukwila's students to the South Central Schools on Septem- ber 3, the Tukwila Police Department reminds all drivers to be especially alert. SEPTEMBER 1997 Washington law also states that all chil- dren ages 8 through 17 shall attend school. Anyone concerned about truant youth is encouraged to call Suzie Bridges Weber at the South Central School District, 901-8034. Rehab help available No -interest loans up to $14,500 a uni with no monthly payments are available to property owners through the. King County Rental Rehab program. Units that are rehabbed become affordable to low-income renters. Loans — available on a first-come, first-served basis — can be used for structural and mechanical repairs, weatherization, building pres- ervation and general improvements. For more information, call Jim Impett, Rental Rehab Loan Officer, at 296-8639. Equity & Diversity Commission On December 16, 1996, the Tukwila City Council passed a resolution form- ing the Equity and Diversity Commis- sion of Tukwila, a partnership between the South Central School District and the City of Tukwila. Its adopted mission statement says, "By promoting education and understand- ing that accepts, appreciates and cel- ebrates our diversity, we will strive to eliminate prejudice and discrimination in the Tukwila community." During the past year members partici- pated in training sponsored by the school district, and supported participation in the Friends and Family event held at Foster High School and the community dialogues sponsored by the Seattle King County Youth Forums. School district, City and community representatives attended the first Com- mission planning retreat held at the Tukwila Community Center on Au- gust 7, 1997. After listening to several presentations, the participants suggest- ing goals for the Equity and Diversity Commission to consider working on during 1998. The Commission meets monthly on the first Thursday of each month at 5:30PM. Members of both the business and resi- dential communities are welcome to attend. For more information, please leave your number on the Tukwila City Council's message line at 431-3652. 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, President 244-7846 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, Analyst 433-1834 Council Message Line 431-3652 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers Regular Mtgs ... I st/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, Dir. 431-3680 Parks/Recreation Department Don Williams, Director 433-1843 Police Department Ron Waldner, Chief 433-1808 Public Works Department Ross Earnst, Director 433-0179 Dept. of Administrative Services Viki Witschger, 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 Professional dance performances come to Tukwila The Tukwila Arts Commission will be hosting the 1997 King County Dance Touring Network sponsored by the King County Arts Commission. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to see live, professional dance companies perform locally! For tickets, please call the Tukwila Arts Commission at (206) 433-1858 Saturday, Sept. 27 — "Take V" An evening of dance featuring artists: Christian Swenson — Solo performer Christian Swenson's Human Jazz combines elements of dance, mime, music, storytelling and play. His performances provide an educational and entertaining alternative to traditional dance through the use of the body and voice for sound effects and transformation. Kim Root — Seattle choreographer Kim Root will present her most recent work The Uncomfortable Cafe, which provides hilarious insights into the discomforts associated with bad restaurants using set, props, and a combination of literal and figurative dance theater. Elisio Pitta — Elisio Pitta, founder and director of the Aluja Dance Company in Seattle, will perform a solo work based on his Afro -Brazilian tradition and incorporating Capoeira and Makulele, "the dances of liberation." Light Motion — Light Motion — a collaborative dance company led by wheelchair dancer Charlene Curtiss — has toured throughout the world and pioneered a new art form appreciated by disabled and non disabled audiences alike. KT Niehoff — This exciting, emerging choreographer and performer has crafted evening of dance, improvisation and live music. Her most recent wc,. 4/4 Culture explores popular American dances and rhythms through tightly choreographed sections, improvisation and musician/ensemble interaction. Friday, Oct. 17 — Pat Graney Company Pat Graney has achieved international acclaim as a choreographer who works with diverse individuals and nontradi- tional settings from gymnasts to martial artists to her own resident company of dancers. She will present her produc- tion of Sax House in collaboration with the Billy Tipton Saxophone Quartet. Light Motion (see above) Foster Performing Arts Center — 4242 South 144th Street Performance times: 7:00 P61 Admission: Adults/$6.00, under 18 & Seniors/$5.00 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.