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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-07 Hazelnut Newsletter - Volume 19 No. 4A REMINDER ABOUT JULY 4TH FIREWORKS Most people consider July 4th one of their favorite holidays. Traditionally the Fourth means family get-togethers, great outdoor activities, delicious summertime foods, and glorious fireworks displays. The City wishes you a safe and fun -filled Fourth of July holiday— and please re- member that FIREWORKS ARE BANNED IN TUKWILA at all times, including the 4th of July. Even safe and sane fire- works cannot legally be discharged. Check your newspaper or TV for the sites of public professional fireworks displays in nearby communities. Personal and fire safety became grow- ing concerns for Tukwila citizens. In December 1997, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1787 which banned the discharge of fireworks in Tukwila, establishing enforcement au- thority and penalties for violation. Again, shooting off fireworks within the corporate limits of the City is not al- lowed. Pets and many of your neigh- bors will enjoy the relief from the noise and the worry of fireworks landing on dry rooftops. Thank you for your coop- eration in making this holiday a safe and successful July 4 celebration. A City of Tukwila publication for our residential and business community VOLUME 19, NUMBER 4 JULY 1998 Accommodations sought for guests of Sister Cities 1998 exchange visit In 1997 the citizens of Ikawa, Japan opened their homes to a delegation of students and adults from Tukwila. This year it's our turn to show our hospitality to a group of students and adults visiting from Ikawa. The Tukwila-Ikawa Sister Cities program is now in its 19th year. Since the first exchange in 1979, we have hosted over 150 Ikawa guests, with a similar number of people from our community visiting Japan. Our guests are scheduled to arrive on Thursday, July 30, and depart on Monday, August 3. We expect a group of 20 adults and 25 students. The City of Tukwila Sister Cities Committee is currently seeking homestay opportunities for these visitors. 4010•••••••sr ••••••• • • •�i • � • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• • • • • • Please plan on joining us at Tukwila Days at our annual Pancake Breakfast/ Hamburger Lunch fund raiser. 011 proceeds directly support Tukwila-Ikawa Sister Cities Program. Breakfast 0:00-11:OOaM Lunch 11:30aM-2:00PM •••••• a , • • • •• • • •• • • • • • • • • ••• • • • • • • • • Some of the events we have planned for the visit include a welcoming ceremony at the Community Center upon the arrival of our guests on Thursday. The City will arrange transportation from the air- port to the Community Center, and host families will pick up their guests at the Center. Other events include a community picnic, events for the students and a banquet. Our guests will depart Monday with transportation to the airport arranged by the City. The Sister Cities program offers a unique and un- equaled opportunity to establish friendships with people of a different culture. It has proven to be one of the most enjoyable and personally enriching programs offered in our community. If you are interested in opening your home to a visitor for four days, please contact John McFarland at City Hall (206-433-1850) or Sarajane Rants (206-244-0588). • • Check inside for your schedule of events to the • • 4111•••••• • Tukwila Days 1998 Calibration "MAU TRACK$ TO TUKWILA!" Lookin' for FUN and FREE things to do? Our libraries have great summertime stuff for YOU! Tukwila Library Summer Stuff THURSDAYS, JULY 2-30 - 12:00NOON Picnic Stories Bring your picnic lunch and enjoy stories, songs, games, puppets, flannel board char- acters and creative dramatics. (July 23: Teddy Bear Picnic) — Ages 3 & up MONDAY, JULY 6 - 7:OOPM The Pirate's Parrot Colorfully dressed "pirates" let you learn and experience the wonders — even safely touch, pet or hold — some of these highly trained parrots. Endangered Species & Environ- ments, Nat. Center for Education - Families MONDAY, JULY 13 - 7:00PM Native American Tales Entrancing and funny Pacific Northwest tribal stories using puppets, props and audience participation. Tom Daily, II Teatro Pescatore TUESDAY, JULY 7 - 1:OOPM Thumbelina MONDAY, JULY 20 - 7:OOPM Summer Spectacular Stomp Prepare to stomp those feet with the lively dance tunes from around the world. Turtle Valley String Band — Families SATURDAY, JULY 25 - 2:OOPM Eeyore's Birthday Party: "Oh, Dear" Join Pooh and all the gang from 100 -acre woods to celebrate Eeyore's birthday. Hear stories, run relays, make giant bubbles, enter the egg toss and go prize fishin'. Families MONDAY, JULY 27 - 7:OOPM Cockroach's Wedding C Other Celebrations Lively stories told from Iran, France, Louisi- ana and more. Jen & Nat Whitman, The Whitman Story Sampler - Families Foster Library Summer Stuff Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale of a miniature girl born from a flower. Live music, and magical storytelling are combined in this color shadow puppet play. Oregon Shadow Puppet Theatre — Families FRIDAY, JULY 10 - 3:OOPM Star Search Listen to star legends, identify constellations and create a glow -in -the -dark night sky, Please register. Julie Miller, children's librar- ian & storyteller - Ages 5-12 SUNDAY, JULY 12 - 2:OOPM Hip -Hop Dance This blend of funk and street dance is fun and easy to learn - no matter your age or experi- ence. Learn the moves to create a finished Hip -Hop dance piece. Alice Harrington, dance instructor/choreographer - Ages 6 & up 2 FRIDAY, JULY 17 - 3:00-5:00PM Shadow World Learn about shadow puppets from around the world. Create your own beautiful shadow puppets and perform with them. Please register. Jean Pollock, author, storyteller & children's librarian — Ages 8 & up WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 - 2:OOPM Rhythm of the Rocks Join the fun in this musical journey to faraway lands. Marylee Sunseri & Nancy Stewart, Animal Crackers - families with young children MONDAY, AUGUST 3 - 7:OOPM Enchanted Safari You will be amazed and mystified in this magical journey around the world. Toby Wessel, magician - Families MONDAY, AUGUST 10 - 7:OOPM Rnansi C Friends: An African Aduenture Travel with Anansi and friends as they play, sing and trick their way around Africa. Puppet show and live music. Karen & Steve Bortner and Rebecca Teeters - Families WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19 - 6:30PM Painting Northwest Nature in Watercolor Create small-scale works of art taken from Northwest nature. Watercolor or drawing experience is not required! Bring sunglasses if the sun is shining. Limited to 30; please register. Sponsored by Tukwila Friends the Library. Molly Hashimoto, illustrator & watercolor instructor — Ages 12 & up FRIDAY, JULY 31 – 3:00PM Kaleidoscope Magic Listen to stories and legends of transfor- mation, and make your own kaleidoscope from a variety of materials. Please register. Ages 4-9 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 - 2:OOPM Willy Wonka"s World Step into a world of confection, as you be- come a"chocolate connoisseur". Playchoco- late bingo and you may win a grand "choco- late" prize. Please register. Ages 5-11 FOSTER LIBRARY 4060 S. 144th Street - 206-242-1640 Monday—Thursday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday 1:00 - 5:00 PM Closed Saturday TUKWILA LIBRARY 14475 - 59th Avenue S. - 206-244-5140 Monday & Wednesday 1:00 - 8:30 PM Tuesday & Thursday... 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 1:00 - 5:00 PM Closed Friday & Sunday THE HAZELNUT Water quality management plan to go before City Council The Riverton Water Quality Manage- ment Plan provides a comprehensive water quality, flood control and stream habitat management plan for this valu- able urban stream located in the north- west portion of Tukwila. This plan supports the City's Salmon Supplemen- tal Plan and habitat restoration work now underway. The plan will be presented at the July 13th Tukwila City Council meeting. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at Tukwila City Hall, located at 6200 Southcenter Blvd. The public is invited to attend this meeting and encouraged to provide their com- tkents. If you have any questions about the plan, please contact Phil Fraser, Senior Engineer at 206-433-0179. `•r COUNCIL CORNER by Pam Linder, Council President Revitalizing Highway 99 — how do YOU picture this area in the future? The City Council recently finished a draft revitalization plan for Pacific Highway South. The highway is an important link, both because it is a major highway running through Tukwila, and because so many businesses and activities associated with the highway affect a majority of our citizens. The City Council's vision of the highway as expressed in the 1995 Comprehensive Plan was to see a diversity of uses along it, including: • a pedestrian -oriented neighborhood commercial center, • a regional commercial core, and • a focus on the residential areas that adjoin the highway in the northern section. The Council saw the possibility of a corridor that was a safe, attractive, profitable place to live, shop, work or do business, and that was a positive reflection of the City. The Revitalization Plan is a plan to put that vision into reality. It specifies what kinds of things would make the highway safer and more attractive to both investors and to the community. Changes could bring different stores, services, offices and residential units than what is currently there. It's important that you can choose to play a part in saying how you want development to occur there in this plan. The Council is open to comments on the proposed plan, and wants to make sure that all the citizens who have worked to make Highway 99 a safer and better place to live and work by, continue to have a say in this plan that sets the framework for how the highway will be rebuilt. All comments will be welcome. On another note, we hope to see you at Tukwila Days! Grab your friends or family, catch a shuttle ride, come on down and enjoy a good old-fashioned ••. parade, music, dance and festival. Stop by the City Council booth; i1 we'd love to meet and say hello to you all! e441 410.r. OP ire dn.&- Tow Tukwila Police Chief Waldner retires; Keith Haines named as next Chief Chief Ron Waldner retired on June 12 after serving 10 years as the Police Chief of Tukwila. Chief Waldner worked 32 years in law enforcement in Washington State and had a career packed with accomplishments. While at the helm, he: • Developed Tukwila's PD from a small to mid-sized law enforcement agency during our annexation years. • Implemented the current Community -Oriented Policing 1, philosophy. • Led our Police Department to state accreditation, which updated policies, standards, and practices. • Oversaw the reduction in crime and improvement in safety in the Pacific Highway corridor of Tukwila. JULY 1998 • Formed the Police Department's current partnerships with our schools, businesses, churches, and citizens. • Has been a statewide leader on automated law enforce- ment information systems and information sharing. On June 15 Keith Haines was appointed as Tukwila's next Police Chief. Chief Haines has served as Tukwila's Assistant Police Chief since 1990. He holds a bachelor's degree in business and management from the University of Maryland and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy. Chief Haines began in the Tukwila Police Department in 1984 as a patrol officer. He was promoted to Sergeant in 1986 and to Assistant Chief four years later. At 6'10", Chief Haines will likely be the tallest Police Chief in Washington State. 3 Peanut Butter Et Jam FREE LunchtimeMusical Entertainme 1998 SCHEDULE OF PERFORMERS Sponsored by the City of Tukwila Arts Commission and the King County Arts Commission July 24th - Guitar Slim July 31st - Islanders FRIDAYS, 11:30AM - 1:OOPM July 24 thru August 21 Performances in BICENTENNIAL PARK located at the intersection of Christensen Road a Strander Boulevard Series opener Pat "Guitar Slim" Chase spe- cializes in pure blues. He plays with compas- sion and style (even left-handed and upside down - quite a feat). Hear G.S. and his band perform instrumentals, rffb and a little rock 'n' roll with his special style of blues. A little touch of the Caribbean in Tukwila. This talented group of steel drum perform- ers are from Trinidad and the islands of Antigua and Tobago. Imagine warm tropical winds and beautiful beaches as you listen to this happy, rhythmic, and upbeat music. August 7th - Kickshaw Last year, Kickshaw took first place at the Northwest Harmony Sweepstakes Re- gional Competition. Enjoy the energetic performance of five distinctly different voices as they blend together to produce songs bursting with harmony. 4 You've heard him on radio, now you can hear him in person. Saxophonist Darren Motamedy is a nationally renowned con- temporary jazz musician, educator, and composer. What's better than terrific smooth jazz in the park ? South 1121h SY,eoI PLAN VIEW Building / s 0IL.0 0_0 '' OBLIQUE VIEW Prototype plans show design standards. It ain't summer in Tukwila without coun- try music. This talented Seattle area band will keep your toe tappin' with new and old favorites. Don't miss out, come on down and help The Rangers wrap-up our Concert in the Park series. Industrial plan encourages Duwamish improvement The City Council will soon begin reviewing a plan which encourages Duwamish industrial corridor improvement. This 1,370 -acre area contains about 114 businesses and 18,000 jobs. The Plan implements Comprehensive Plan policies to encourage area improvement, streamline permit review, and maintain environmental quality. The Plan uses example projects to propose a new environmer tal review process which can save four weeks, and clear developmeL_ standards which reflect current City practices and fill regulatory gaps. Further information and copies of the plan are available from the Tukwila Planning Division and by contacting Associate Planner Vernon Umetsu at 206-431-3684. Your comments are important and invited. THE HAZELNUT MAKING RACKS TO„.. fl� - c 0 00 `fie4ae Pedp 241,,tep0 tts s ulavv/LA. event ,yoQpon .1'77 .1.1* 2-4 DAYS 1998 DON'T MISS THE HUGE COMMUNITY FESTIVAL ON SATURDAY, JULY 11TH: + PARADE + PANCAKE BREAKFAST + ARTS & CRAFTS BOOTHS + FOOD BOOTHS + 3 -ON -3 BASKETBALL + LIVE ENTERTAINMENT + FAMILY GAMES/AMUSEMENT RIDES + ART SHOW + AWESOME POSSUM Parficipa(inQ Organizations and As¢ancias Boeing Employees' Credit Union Country Vittles Restaurant Evergreen Vending Foster Golf Links and Restaurant Foster High School SW King County Chamber of Commerce Tukwila Arts Commission Tukwila City Council Tukwila Fire Department' Tukwila. Parks Commission Tukwila Police Department Tukwila Sister Cities Tukwila. Parks and Recreation Department Winners Restaurant 1 sik AP ••I• . •%I •I • • •• • FR(( Tukwila Days $hul'l'Iq $ervic4 • • Need transportation to the Community Celebration? , A free bus shuttle will be available from 9:3OAM to • 4:30PM to tape citijens to and from Tukwila Commu- • nity Center. The shuttle will stop at Foster High, • Tukwila Elementary, Cascade View Elementary, and •• Thorndyke Elementary Schools approximately every • half hour. This service is provided compliment's of • • SATURDAY, JULY u • • the Equity and Diversity Commission. • %a '. '• '• •. 41• • W . • • Thanks to aII those who help mak4 Tukwila Days a success Mayor: City Administrator: Parks/R.ec Director: City Council: Arts Commission John W. Rants John McFarland Don Williams Pam Carter, Joe Duffle, Dave Fenton, Jim Haggerton, Joan Hernande3, Pam Linder, Steve Mullet. Russell Bradley, Cynthia Chesak, William Gorjance, Brian Kennedy Parks Commission Hubert Crawley, Bob Merkle, Sue Marvin, Linda Stanley, Warren Wing Tukwila Days staff: Community Center staff; Parade, Sheri McConnaughey; Coordinator, Al Frank; Entertainment, Ev Schult3/Dorothy Cox Everyone in your family wiII find somefhinQ to do during¢ Tukwila Days! Take a Iook inside at our great events... d 11"M MADE TRACKS TO TUKWILA d A tt] d 404 E o< m 8o d gA 8Amhatib.! ArQ, b to � S � glZ 68 08 a. AF ° 6.162211B834,0ilif ftrlt d T� O $ '88 �37}t g : •� O98d88 LLQ § •*WO 6P2''81 d d '� PLhh `�LC% g � � � p d 3 °atn '21.4 c0 0 F Q6E0 te L L g Ao�� O �� .GG0.ON.a0 .�w Ap 2E-V.P A'L�A 1°, t - ` y cl cA. '0/J L ° :f A , , C -Y _0,,,,, E O L1-'-v-S`d:'' ''-' 5Aa"d� of ''' L5'5pp .-o G o H ;,moi,' d :cti. ( �o '-' d ',� 6 4- q) n g O d .5 CJ A `V 2 4�. .S d 6 - ."-g N •'0/1 N '7 .fa ° ° 'd '37 ' {.ATA. - t.',v, .4-6,1c.:(ka, Beat fqqt to where the fun isi Second Annual Art Competition and Art show FRIDAY, JULY to AND SATURDAY JULY u H >' t1 o`s53 a3,1 Pancake Breakfast TUKWILA DAYS FEATVRID (NT$RTAINMIIiT Saturday, JuIp 1itb 10:OOAx i 10:50Ax - A CAPP1LLA4O SueAnne, Kathleen 8, Ginger special- i3e in the dose harmonies and infectious rhythms in the tradition of the great girl groups of the past, such as the Boswell Sisters and the Andrews Sisters. i:OOPN • 1:SOPx MATICES Matices is a Latin ensemble that will captivate you with their unique blend of hot dance tunes, traditional melo- dies, and contemporary music of Latin America. Dont miss this dynamic performance. Stage and sound facility funded through donations from the Boeing Employees Credit Union 13�Ft7� HOEING EMPLOYEES CRSUII UNION Its WhneYai Bekmg 11:00m4111:50An '-THE FLAB FOUR Entertainment sponsored by the Tukwila Arts Commission, King County Arts Commission, and Boeing Employees' Credit Union Is it the Fab Four or the Flab Four? Enjoy a bloody good show as these four guys take off their hats (or flip their wigs) to The Beatles! This Beatles spoof is done with good humor and compelling showmanship. NOON • i2:50Px ' -TIIE COMPANY BAND. Strike up the Band! This talented group of Tukwila students, City staff, and citi3ens keep the fun going after leading the Community Parade. 1:00Px • 1:40P14 TSUNAMI TAIKO Traditional Japanese Drumming Taiko, literally translated means "drum" 2445PN • 4:OOPx ' -ORGVLLO HISPANO AND - - $ HADES OF PARADISE Foster High School's talented dancers will perform intermittently various dances from Latin America and Polynesia. ft Sound Transit narrows its working list of potential --)ink light rail routes into Tukwila At its May 14th meeting, the Sound Transit (formerly known as the Regional Transit Authority) Board of Directors selected the 18 most promising potential routes out of approximately 40 routes proposed for the central Link light rail system that will connect the cities of SeaTac, Tukwila, and Seattle. These 18 alternative routes will be studied as part of the draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Link project. In Tukwila, these alternative routes will continue to be studied. (See map, below.) Pacific Highway South From Seattle, this route leaves Martin Luther King Jr. Way and heads west over 1-5 at Boeing Access Road, then turns south on Pacific Highway and crosses over E. Marginal Way, the Duwamish River, and SR -599 and continues in an elevated track on Pacific Highway to approximately South 130th Street. From South 130th Street, Sound Transit will study both street level and elevated alternatives in the median of Pacific Highway south to SR -518 in SeaTac. One station would be located at Boeing Access Road where the light rail lCould connect to commuter rail, and a second station would to located on Pacific Highway South near South 144th Street with a potential additional station north of S. 144th Street for the combined street level and elevated alternative. Interurban Avenue From Seattle, this route leaves Martin Luther King Jr. Way and heads west over 1-5 at Boeing Access Road, then turns south on Interurban Avenue at street level to South 148th Street, where it becomes elevated to cross over South 148th \\ Boeing \Acces 1Rd. Stat - S 136thISt S 144th St North SeaTac Station a Map Key At -grade route Elevated route ".gm Tunnel route S 143rd St'4, existing railroad - tracks S 160th St jor "" m111 %outhcenter :Station "0..r ` r Slra elBild. ll `,.`. Longacres Station JULY 1998 Street, 15, and 56th Avenue, and then continues south on Interurban at street level to South 143rd Street. In the area of South 143rd Street the tracks head east over the Duwamish River and the Burlington Northern Railroad tracks and then south to Longacres. From Longacres, the tracks head west back over the Burlington Northern tracks, West Valley Highway, and the Duwamish, and travels along Baker Boulevard, then north parallel to Andover Park West, and then west again parallel to Tukwila Parkway and SR -518 to SeaTac. One station would be located at Longacres with a connection to commuter rail and Amtrak, and a second station would be located near Southcenter Mall. Martin Luther King Jr. Way From Seattle, this route continues south along the east side of Martin Luther King Jr. Way to South 129th Street in unincorporated King County. The route becomes elevated to cross over South 129th andMartinLutherKingJr. Way, and continues on an elevated structure down the slope to the east side of the Burlington Northern Railroad tracks near Black River Junction. The route follows the Burlington Northern tracks to Longacres and then turns west over the Burlington Northern tracks, West Valley Highway, and the Duwamish River, and remains elevated along Strander Boulevard, over Southcenter Parkway and 15, and along the south side of SR - 518 to SeaTac. One station would be located at Longacres with a connection to commuter rail and Amtrak, and a second station would be located on StranderBoulevard near South - center Mall. The draft Environmental Impact Statement is a key document that the Sound Transit Board will use to evaluate and identify the preferred route. The draft EIS will be available for public review late this fall, and public hearings will be held on the draft EIS in January 1999. The Sound Transit staff has been conducting an ambitious public involvement effort, including public hearings, work- shops, field trips, and regular meetings with city staff and the Tukwila Transit Advisory Commission. If you would like more information about the Link light rail project, would like to get on the Sound Transit mail list, or would like to arrange for a presentation about Link light rail for a club or organization, please con- tact Michael Rossotto, Sound Transit Community Relations Coordinator, at 206-689-7427. You can also visit the Sound Transit world wide web site at www.soundtransit.org. SOUNDTRANSIT 5 Office of Human Services 768-0402 Crisis Clink (24-hour line) 461-3222 7'Jhat NMij) LN Eiian Seuiccs What matters to you? Sizing up human service needs in Tukwila IDENTIFYING THE PROBLEMS The Office of Human Services seeks to understand your priorities in assisting City residents. (Please check only one box per item.) Please help us identify current problems in Tukwila. How serious are each of the following problems? Not finding good housing at an affordable price Major Moderate Minor Not a problem problem problem problem Experiencing violence in the home Not finding safe, affordable child care Lack of role models and supervision for youth Lack of emergency food and shelter services Need for job training Need for English classes and adult education Lack of information on services and access Hard to find affordable dental and health care Hard to find affordable mental health counseling Lack of affordable legal services Abuse of drugs and alcohol by teens or adults Poor support for seniors Homelessness of adults and families PRIORITIZING THE NEEDS Tukwila has limited resources for services for residents. Based on your experience with the needs listed here, help us prioritize the services. Of the services listed at right, which are YOUR top two priorities? (write the number of each) First priority: Second priority: Critical priority High priority Medium priority Low priority 1. Emergency housing, homelessness prevention I 2. English classes, adult literary 3. Job skills training and placement help 4. Health services 5. Senior food, care, and activities 6. Food banks and food programs 7. Programs for people with disabilities 8. Parenting classes and skill building 9. Programs for victims of violence in the home 10. Youth services 11. Information and referral services 12. Mental health services for kids and adults EVALUATING THE STRENGTHS Please help us identify the strengths/ resources that Tukwila can build on for providing human services. TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF The following questions about you are included because priorities are not the same for everyone. Community volunteers Major Moderate Minor Not a strength strength strength strength I I Churches and volunteer groups Human service agencies Please complete this questionnaire by FRIDAY, JULY 17, and drop it off at City Hall, Foster Library, or the Community Center — or mail it to: Office of Human Services, 12424 - 42nd Ave. S., Tukwila, WA 98168. Thank you for your help. 6 THE HAZELNUT Children living Your Rent or -� Your age? with you? gender? own? 24 or less 145 to 64 Yes I !Female 1 I Rent 1 125 to 44 65 or older 1 1 No Male 1 i Own Please complete this questionnaire by FRIDAY, JULY 17, and drop it off at City Hall, Foster Library, or the Community Center — or mail it to: Office of Human Services, 12424 - 42nd Ave. S., Tukwila, WA 98168. Thank you for your help. 6 THE HAZELNUT TUKWILA RECYCLING REPORTER Tukwila Garage Sale — August 15 Et 16 You've been asking about it, and here it is! Tukwila's fifth annual Community Garage Sale will be held this year on Saturday and Sunday, August 15-16. 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 15 & 16 at your home. • Tell the City BEFORE August 5 that you'll be holding a yard sale on these days. Hold your sale and have fun! 'Her• e'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 both the South County Journal and the Seattle Times South Edition. • Give you a special "TUKWILA COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE" sign to identify your home. Nearly 150 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 11th at the Community Center (12424 -42nd Avenue South), JULY 1998 OR • Sign up by calling 431-3670 BEFORE August 5th. Sign up now to hold a yard sale on August 15-16. To make sure your address is included in the ad, call Tukwila's Recycling Program at 431-3670 BEFORE August 5! When it comes to your yard, act naturally... Try something simple this summer, like grasscycling (mulch -mowing). All you do is leave your grass clippings on the lawn after you mow. Besides being simple, grasscycling also fertilizes your lawn. Please make sure your mower blade is sharp and then cut the grass to about two inches—when your lawn is dry. Special mulching mowers make this even easier. Watering "wisely" will save you money and increase the health of your lawn and garden. If you water just deeply enough to moisten the root zones of your lawn and other plants, they will grow deep and healthy roots. And using two inches of mulch, like composted yard waste, will help you reduce water loss due to evaporation. Speaking of compost... Composting your yard waste and using the compost in your garden is the easiest, cheapest way to amend your soil. If there are heavy metals present, compost helps bind the metals to the soil and keep them out of the plants. It reduces your need for pesticides and herbicides be- cause compost keeps your soil healthier. Compost bins offered July 11 at Tukwila Days Festival The Recycling Program will offer Tuk- wila residents large capacity, recycled plastic compost bins on July 11 at the Tukwila Days festival, held at the Tuk- wila Community Center. These are a really great buy for $10, cash. We have a very limited number of bins, so first come, first served. 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.eLtukwila.wa.us E-mail: tukwila@ci.tukwila.wa.us TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL Pamela Linder, President 439-2473 Pam Carter 244-0558 Joe H. Duffie (beeper #) 994-7229 Dave Fenton 246-4980 Jim Haggerton 244-7846 Joan Hernandez 248-0260 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 ... 1 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 Municipal Court 433-1840 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 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 bimonthly 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 You are invited to the Tukwila Pond Park dedication Tukwila's newest and most unique park will be dedicat" Thursday, July 16th at 5:30PM. Mayor Wally Rants, City Council members and the Board of Directors of the Tukwila Pond Committee will celebrate the official open- ing at the park, and all residents and business persons are invited. Parking is available at nearby businesses. In 1995, the Tukwila Pond Committee — an official non- profit organization comprised of local business leaders — volunteered to raise the funds needed to build a passive park in the heart of our major retail area. Located just south of Target and east of the Doubletree Inn, the three - acre park is about 70% complete, and is open for public enjoyment. Last July the Tukwila Pond Committee began to spend donated funds to have Segale Construction Company build the park. In addition to Segale's work and donations, volunteers have planted over 50 trees and 900 shrubs at the site. An interpretative center/restroom building is completed, pathways graveled, picnic tables and benches installed and a viewing platform next to the 19 acre pond is completed. A second viewing platform will be built this summer. Future work will include pathways into the park from Andover Park West, Strander Boulevard, and South - center Parkway. Entrance signs and historical and educational signage will be installed in July. All of this good work would not have been possible had Mayor Rants and the City Council not approved the purchase of the 25 -acre site in 1994. No City funds w€ used to purchase the site and very few dollars will be used to complete the park. The Tukwila Pond Committee has generated over $300,000 to build the passive park. Members of the committee include: Chairman, Bob Braukus, Puget Sound Energy; Iris Tocher, Mandala Consultants; Barbara Coplen, Printing Control; Michael Fotheringill, National Bank of Tukwila; Mabel Harris, former City Council member; Dennis Newell, Kinko's Business Service; Kathy Peterson, Bon Marche; John "Wally" Rants, Tukwila Mayor; Mario Segale, M.A. Segale, Inc.; Dave Thomas, N.C. Machinery; and representatives from the Doubletree Hotels and Key Bank. Our "hats are off" to all of the volunteers who have made possible Tukwila's newest park. Please join the celebration on July 16th and enjoy this wetland park, the view of the mountain, and wildlife of our area. The theme to develop the park was "still within our grasp" and now it is ours to hold forever. 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