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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-09 Hazelnut Newsletter - Volume 20 No. 5A City of Tukwila publication for our residential and business community VOLUME 20, NUMBER 5 The City of Tukwila has been working hard to make sure that all of its systems are going to be compliant with the new century. To date we have: • Inventoried items that could contain embedded chips and still are research- ing or testing some of them to ensure that they will not fail. • Inventoried and tested all of our com- puters. Non-compliant ones are be- ing brought up to date or are being replaced • Inventoried all of our software and are currently researching to deter- mine which is complaint and which is not. Time for computer house- cleaning! • Worked on city contingency plans to ensure we will be ready for any prob- lems that arise due to circumstances beyond our control. So what could go wrong? Seattle City Light and Puget Sound Energy are both working hard to ensure that their sys- tems will work right on through the millennium change. However, Puget Sound Energy only produces 20% of the power it sells and is at the mercy of its suppliers whom we hope are also compliant. Both power companies are part of the western states power grid which Hterconnects all power compa- _ies, allowing them to buy and sell power back and forth. There are still a lot of little things that could go wrong. SEPTEMBER 1999 211C: Why To Care The State of Washington has set plan- ning standards that recommend all state agencies plan for a minimum of 72 hours of intermittent or continuous disruption of power through February 2000. They also state that any agencies with services that cannot tolerate any disruption and could be critical for health and safety should plan for up to 7 days of intermittent or continuous disruptions of power. The planning standards do state that "seven days of constant power outages are unlikely." So, what does this mean for the citizens of Tukwila? What do we do if the lights go out on January 1, 2000? First of all, they might not go out. But in case they do, we all need contingency storm plans and supplies anyway. Plan as if you were expecting a big winter storm. Keep- ing extra food on hand that is easy to prepare or doesn't have to be cooked is a good idea. And since we live in an area that has occasional winter storms and earthquakes, the Red Cross recom- mends storing 2 gallons per person per day of potable water for drink- ing and light washing. Actually most of our water is gravity fed and should not be a problem for Y2K, but it is always good practice to be prepared for emergencies. During power outages the traffic signals will not work. The first plan of action is: if at all possible, don't drive. If you must drive, treat all intersections with dark- ened traffic signals as all -way stops. If we have power outages, we may or may not have phones. Telephones are on a separate power system but some home and office phones require a sepa- rate power line to operate the extra features (answering machine, phone number storage, etc.). The sim- plest, least complicated phones work best as they just rely on the phone system itself. During any emergency situation: • Don't make unnecessary calls! • Don't dial 911 just to ask what is going on; leave the lines open for emergencies. • If you have to make a call, you may have to wait awhile for a dial tone. The City is a offering a FREE workbook called "Family Y2K Readiness Guide" available at the Tukwila Community Center, City Hall, Fire Station #51, and the Neighborhood Resource Center. We also have a limited supply of Utne Reader's Y2K Citizen's Action Guide (at the same locations) if you want to do a little more in-depth reading. However, if you need to call someone to talk about Y2K (Y for year, 2 for two, K for thou- sand) you may contact the City of Tuk- wila Y2K Information Line at 206- 431- 3652; leave a message and the Y2K Project Coordinator will return your call. Or check out the Y2K page on our web site at www.ci.tukwila.wa.us. Current or former TCI Cable customer? As a result of a recent class action settlement, TCI Cablevision of Washington implemented new procedures for assessing and collecting administrative late fees from customers starting July 1, 1999. Significant changes include: + Reduction of late payment fee to $3.00. + No late fee assessed until at least 40 days from the billing cycle cut-off date. + No late fee assessed unless you have received at least a full month of cable service and unpaid balance exceeds $12.00. + Sending a TCI employee/agent to collect payment and/or disconnect service if payment is not received within 55 days of the billing cycle cut-off date. + Reasonable notice by mail and telephone, of the date after which account will be subject to disconnection. TCI may charge a separate collection fee for sending an employee to your home to collect payment or disconnect service for nonpayment. If applied at any time prior to July 14, 2002, the field collection fee will not exceed $15.00. The settlement also provides benefits to current and former cable customers who paid a late fee during the period May 23,1984 through June 30, 1999. Benefits are as follows: FOR CURRENT CUSTOMERS: Choose either a $5.00 credit on a future cable bill or receive three (3) pay-per-view (PPV) movie coupons each valid for a $2.50 discount on movies you later select, for a total of $7.50 in PPV savings. FOR FORMER CABLE CUSTOMERS: If you paid a late fee to TCI during the specified period and you owed less than $10.00 in disconnected cable service, you may choose to receive either a coupon valid for a $10.00 discount off a new cable installation, or a $5.00 refund check. If you are a current or former cable customer who paid one or more late fees to TCI from May 23, 1984 through June 30, 1999 and want to submit a claim, please contact Frank Iriarte, Franchise Coordinator, at 206-433-0179. Claim forms must be postmarked no later than November 5, 1999. Fall Library Lineup KCLS Author Showcase JANET WONG - CHILDREN'S POET MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH - 10:OOAM FOSTER LIBRARY FOR GRADES 2 THRU 5 LAURA KVASNOSKY-CHILDREN'S AUTHOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6TH - 10:OOAM TUKWILA LIBRARY PRESCHOOL THRU G2 LENSEY NAMIOKA - CHILDREN'S AUTHOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19TH - 11:OOAM FOSTER LIBRARY FOR GRADES 4 THRU 6 DONNA ANDERS - ADULT AUTHOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23RD - 2:OOPM FOSTER LIBRARY Storytimes MONDAYS, 9/3-11/8 7:OOPM FOSTER LIBRARY TUESDAYS, 9/14-11/9 10:30AM TUKWILA LIBRARY Join us for stories, songs, games, crafts and creative dramatics. Watercolor Illustration with Molly Hashimoto SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH 11:OOAM TUKWILA LIBRARY Create beautiful works of art with one of our most popular presenters. No former experi- ence required. Registration begins Sept. 7. Book Discussion Group Join this group at the Tukwila Library. They will be meeting the last week in September. Cali 206-244-5140 for more details. Help with cable service is available ; Bad TV reception? Cable system down: Unresolved billing issues? Poor cus- tomer service? If you have reported a problem with your cable TV and have not received prompt, professional ser- vice, let your City Public Works Coordi- nator and 3H Cable Consultants help you. For assistance, please call one of the following individuals: Frank Iriarte Tukwila Public Works Dept. 206-433-9187 Lisa Angle / Lon Hurd 3H Cable Consultants 253-833-8380 / 1-800-222-9697 Community member honored for volunteer activities Dennis Newell was made an "Honorary Lifetime Citizen of the City of Tukwila" by a proclamation issued by Mayor Jol "Wally" Rants on June 28, 1999. Newell, who came to Tukwila in June of 1994 as a Corporate Accounts manager for Kinkos, is leaving the City as a result of new job responsibilities. The proclamation thanked Newell for his "incredible energy, talent, and com- mitment to the citizens of the commu- nity." It specifically noted the "volun- teering of his time and talents as an active member of the Chamber of Com- merce, Tukwila Pond park Board mem- ber, Cities in Schools Committee mem- ber and, most notably, friend and men- tor to the youth of Tukwila." FOSTER LIBRARY 4060 S. 144th Street - 206-242-1640 Monday—Thursday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM • 5:00 PM Sunday 1:00 - 5:00 PM 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 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Closed Friday & Sunday 2 THE HAZELNUT True Value contributes $250 to Neighborhood Resource Center due Value Hometown Hardware, Inc., celebrated its 27th anniversary with a ..ustomer and community appreciation day on July 17. According to Manager Mark Brown, True Value is donating the proceeds of the sale of hot dogs and pop at that event to the Neighborhood Resource Center (NRC). Brown said that the $250 donation recognizes the efforts of the NRC volunteers in reducing crime on Tukwila Interna- tional Boulevard. Crime prevention officer Bob Abbott, who supervises the NRC, says the volunteers "keep the doors open" on the Center. NRC volunteers answer the telephone, serve walk-in customers, monitor security cameras, and conduct special projects for other City departments. True Value owner Lynn Livengood also recognized the crime prevention activities of the Tukwila Citizen Patrol. Co-chaired by Everett Parr and Roy Steinauer, the Citizen patrol's main purpose is to provide a visible presence on Tukwila International Boulevard as a deterrent to criminal activity. Police volunteers help to solve homicide Detective Sergeant David Rekow wrote the following letter, commend- ing the efforts of police volunteers Annette Gray, James Lawrence, and Dottie Sangl. The three volunteers, 3signed to the Pawn Unit, have been previously recognized for helping to recover stolen property. "It was recently brought to my atten- tion that your assistance to Renton Police Department detectives in a homicide investigation was invalu- able. "Renton detectives were investigat- ing the murder and cremation of a child. The offender in their case had given an alibi that was proven to be false. The detectives were able to dispute the offender's story by having written documentation (Tukwila pawn records) showing that she was in the area on the dates and times she claimed to be out of state. "Your willingness and thoroughness in researching and providing our pawn records has not gone unnoticed. ,rhank you for representing the Tuk- wila Police Department and your com- munity in such a positive light. On behalf of the members of the Tukwila Police Department and community, we thank you for a job well done!" Remember to VOTE in General Election Tuesday, November 2nd! Election day is coming (Tukwila will hold no primary). Filings for Tukwila positions are: TUKWILA MAYOR:. Steve Mullet COUNCIL: Position #2 Pam Carter .44 Position #4 Brian Kennedy Richard Simpson Position #6 Joan Hernandez Michelle Roedell Volunteers sought for City programs Tukwila Parks/Recreation Department's Se- nior Program and the Police Department are both seeking volunteer talent and expertise. The Senior Program is looking for greeters, kitchen assistants, meals -on -wheels assistants, co-ed and men's softball coaches, and a vol- leyball official and equipment manager. The Police Department has clerical openings in police headquarters as well as opportunities in the Community Resource Center in South - center Mall and the Neighborhood Resource Center on Tukwila International Boulevard. For information about these programs or other volunteer groups mentioned in this column, contact Roberta Nelson, City of Tukwila Vol- unteer Coordinator, at 206-768-0434. Citizens and businesses vol- unteer to keep Tukwila clean Ten employees of Mervyn's and Tar- get teamed up to beautify Tukwila Pond on June 26. Park Superinten- dent Paul Surek, who organized and supervised the event, said the clean- up involved weeding and litter pick- up. "They did a great job, and were a fun group." Mervyn's participating employees were Shanna Egan, Becky Floyd, Ralph Lee, Regina Morrow, and Reggie Odle. Target employees were Terri Akins, Shelley Cornett, Chris Miller, Ryan Miller, & Jami Slaughter. Parents and youth from the Foster Point neighborhood teamed up to clean the Duwamish/Green River Trail on July 1. According to event organizer Dixie Archer, the clean-up was planned as a community service and social event for youth of the Foster Point Neighborhood Action Committee. The Committee has adopted a portion of the Duwamish/ Green River Trail through the City of Tukwila's Adopt -a -Trail program. Participants in the July 1 clean-up were Cory Archer, Dixie Archer, Margaret Bratcher, Andrew Calkins, Tyler Calkins, Jordan Cryblsky, Jo- seph Farnsworth, Bearl McManus, Lisa Miles and Rachel Stair. Tobi (the poodle) and Xena (the chow) helped, too! On July 17th the Highway 99 Action Committee picked up 200 pounds of trash from Tukwila International Boulevard. According to Donna West, who has organized in these events for the past three years, the Boulevard clean-up raised the total amount of trash removed by the Committee to 4,100 pounds. Participants in this event led by Committee co-chair Dwight McLean were Pam Linder, Nancy McLean, Art Rosengren, Allen Pierce, and Roy Steinauer. SEPTEMBER 1999 3 Parks, Golf and Recreation Happenings Before- and after-school programs provide activities and fun FAD (Fun At Dawn) Club FAD is open to boys and girls in grades K-6. The program offers struc- tured activities such as games, arts & crafts, special events and even BREAK- FAST! The program operates Mon- day thru Friday beginning at 6:30 AM. The Tukwila School District will pro- vide transportation from the Center to your child's school; 6th graders leave the Center at 7:30AM, and grades K-5 leave at 8:10AM. The program begins Sept. 1 for the Tukwila School District, and Sept. 8 for Highline. 4 RAD (Radical After -School Days) Club Join us each day after school and partici- pate in games, arts & crafts, special events, field trips, and other exciting activities. We also provide snacks and homework time. The Tukwila School District provides trans- portation from your child's school to the Community Center, where our program operates until 6:OOPM. For details about fees (registration, weekly or monthly rates, transport, breakfast), trans- portation, daily schedules, no -school days, payment due dates, etc., contact the Tuk- wila Community Center at 206-768-2822. 2ND ANNUAL AUTUMN HARVEST CRAFT FAIR October 23, 1999 — 10:OOAM to 4:OOPM Tukwila Community Center Gym Get ready for the holidays at this year's Harvest Craft Fair. Enjoy a variety of handcrafted items from jewelry and children's clothing to handmade candles and specialty jellies and jams. Learn more about aromatherapy. These are just a few things shoppers may enjoy along with free admission. For vendor information, please call 206-768-2822. LIGHTS, DICES FIND BELLS On December 8th at 7:OOPM the fourth annual Tree Light- ing Ceremony will be held at Tukwila Community Center, 12424 -42nd Avenue South, fol- lowed by entertainment, awards for holiday light dis- plays, and goodies... plus a spe- cial appearance by Frosty! Riverton Park work begins After a long delay, construction began 7" this neighborhood park on the old site oi the Tukwila Community Center. Prior to serving as the Center, the building was the Southgate Elementary School operating from the early 1950's to 1978. The buildings were demolished in 1998. The 4.5 -acre site will serve the local neighborhood for general recreation use. Design and funding for the park in- cludes an open grass general play area, asphalt play area, irrigation, asphalt path around the open grass area, parking, and ADA -accessible play equipment. Current funding shortages provide no monies for a picnic shelter and tables. Construction should be completed by late fall; the park grass area should open for public use next spring. Other areas may be opened this fall. Please call Paul Surek, Park Superintendent, at 206- 433-1869 if you have questions. '1ALLON/UN CARNIVAL Thursday, October 28 — 7:00-9:00 PM Grab your friends and family and join us at the Center for a hauntingly great time. Game booths are open to kids in preschool up to grade 6. Game booths include golf, fish pond, football toss, dart toss, and much more. Dress up in your favorite costume and win some prizes. We'll be offering hot dogs and chips for $1.25. Parents must accompany their children. Admission is one can of food or 50ct. 14OLlDR J D'LltES The City of Tukwila Parks and Recreation Depart- ment will be sponsoring the sixth annual Holiday D'Lites contest, honoring the best holiday light displays throughout the community. There will be several categories — private residences, apart- ments, mobile homes and businesses. Enter today by calling 206-768-2822 and give us your name, address and category. Contest win- ners will be announced on Wednesday, Decem- ber 8th. Come join us for light, music and treats at Lights, Bites and Bells. AME ICAN LEGION I) 1STMAS PA 11 I'1 TY Tuesday, December 7 Tukwila Parks and Recreation Depart- ment and the Tukwila American Legion Post #235 will hold their annual Christ- mas party for children ages 2 to 12 , from 7:00 to 8:30PM in the gymnasium at the Tukwila Community Center. Corr enjoy a Christmas story, entertainment, songs, and a visit from Santa. Please bring a can of food per person, which will be donated to our local food banks. THE HAZELNUT Cultural Performances -"iturn to Tukwila -repare to be captivated once again with diverse cultural experiences as the Tukwila Arts Commission hosts the third season of the King County Performance Network, which is a collaboration be- tween the King County Arts Commis- sion and fourteen suburban arts com- missions and councils. Be sure to mark these dates on your calendar! EACH PERFORMANCE: Cost: $5/person, 13 and under/free. Foster Performing Arts Center at Foster High School, 4242 South 144th Additional information? Call Tukwila Parks and Recreation at 206-433-1858. THE CHINESE OPERA - Saturday, October 9 - 7:30pM Enjoy the beautiful costumes and music of the Chinese Opera performing "Farewell My Concubine" and "At the Palace". The opera is a part of an association founded to study, develop and preserve the skills and artistic expression practiced in the traditional and conventional manner of Beijing opera and to introduce this great facet of Chinese culture to the Northwest Community. A wonderful experience! RADOST - Saturday, November 20 - 7:30pM What a great opportunity to enjoy the dancers, singers and musicians of the Radost Folk Ensemble, who bring color, energy and the precision of ethnic dance to the stage. The word `Radost' means `joy' in all the Slavic languages. Take advantage of this cultural and artistic feast as you watch the performance spill out over the stage and into the audience. Tukwila invites YOU to join the Backyard Wildlife Habitat program Go out in your backyard and look around. Watch the butterflies and hummingbirds dance in search of nectar. Listen to the trill of songbirds fill the air. Hear the plop of a frog jumping into a pond. This isn't your backyard, you say? It could be! It's not hard, and it doesn't matter where you live or how much space you have. To learn more, please join us at Tukwila's kickoff for the new Wildlife Habitat Program. The first meeting is set for 7:OOPM on September 21st at the Community Center, 12424 - 42nd Avenue South (snacks and beverages provided). he Wildlife Habitat Program teaches people how to save a place for wildlife right where they live or work through the use of native plantings, natural food sources water and cover. Resulting sites—ranging from flower box size to several acres—can be oases for diverse species of local and migratory birds, butterflies, insect pollinators, mam- mals and native plants. In addition, wildlife habitats often benefit the environment by reducing the need for water, fertilizer and chemical pesticides. Some think creating a wildlife habitat sounds too difficult unless you are a trained wildlife biologist, but it's not hard at all. You may already be providing some habitat for wildlife and not even know it! Average homeowners from around the iuntry are making a place for wildlife in their world. To be certified, habitats must provide four basic elements: food, water, cover, and a safe place to raise young. Even if you don't have a backyard, you can still provide food in a window box or patio planter. More than one small balcony habitat has been certified by creating the four elements in miniature. The Wildlife Habitat Program was created by the National Wildlife Federation (NWF), the largest member -supported conservation advocacy and educational group in the nation. Since 1973, NFW has certified more than 23,00 properties throughout the country as Backyard Habitat sites. Building a backyard habitat gives people a way to connect to the natural world; it is an example of how a single person or family can do something that has a long-term positive impact. Now, there is a way for communities to participate in this successful program! The Community Wildlife Habitat project encourages communities to come together with the common goal of protecting and restoring wildlife habitat, and includes backyards, schoolyards, workplaces and other areas. Alpine, California (near Jan Diego) was recognized by NWF as creators of the nation's first Community Wildlife Habitat. Our goal is to provide better wildlife habitat, and to encourage volunteerism and community pride along the way. With your participation, Tukwila might work toward becoming the first certified Community Wildlife Habitat in Washington State! If you are interested in creating a wildlife habitat in your backyard or workplace, or in volunteering for the Community Wildlife Habitat Team, please join us on September 21st. For more information, call 206-433-1858. This meeting is spon- sored by the Tukwila Parks and Recreation De artment and community volunteers who support this pro- gram. (This article was compiled through information taken from the National Wildlife Federation's website.) 11.440 SEPTEMBER 1999 -• -- 5 IUIIat g iVeryrn )'!it',an Sc'-uICt Office Human Seofrvices 206-768-0402 Crisis Clinic (24-hour line) 206-461-3222 Child care report released Recently, non-profit agency Child Care Resources published a report on the status of child care in King County. This report shares significant findings about both the demand and re- sources for child care. Today there are approximately 33,000 children who are unable to access licensed child care in King County. Although most urgent for school age children, families needing infant care and families with children with special needs typically experience difficulty in finding suitable care. And fewer child care programs offer the part-time child care that families need. Cost is another challenge for King County families. Child care in licensed centers now averages $750 a month for infants, $620 a month for toddlers, and $525 a month for preschoolers. While these rates are beyond many families' ability to pay, the rates are not high enough to secure decent wages for child care workers. In 1998, the average hourly wage for a child care teacher was $8.53 an hour. Quality of child care is a universal concern. A child's early environment has been shown to have a much greater impact on brain development that previously thought. Child care also has profound business implications. Businesses that become involved with helping their employees to obtain child care reap benefits such as retaining well-trained employees, reduc- ing absenteeism, and providing for a committed workforce. The cost effectiveness of family -friendly employer practices has been underscored by a number of individual studies. To obtain a copy of this study, call Child Care Resources at 253-852-1908. Thanks to Child Care Resources for providing this information. Census numbers can reap variety of benefits for your community The census is coming, the census is coming... Why do you need to know about the cen- sus? Each year over $100 billion in federal funds go to communities based on census numbers. Additionally, the census determines how many seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives. Local communities use census information for everything from planning schools, building roads, managing health care, providing recreation and human services to determining bus routes, locating supermarkets and new businesses. The City of Tukwila receives money to benefit low- and moderate - income residents based on census figures. If we have a full and accurate count, we'll probably receive more money. Eighty-three percent of people receiving census question- naires will receive a short form which takes about 10 minutes to complete. One in six households will receive a longer form. Census information is totally safe. By law, the Census Bure cannot share your individual records with any other govern- ment agency, including welfare agencies, the Immigration and Naturalization Service, the Internal Revenue Service, courts, police, and the military. Census workers must be sworn to secrecy before they see the numbers; to give out any information they saw on a form would mean facing a $5,000 fine and five-year prison term. What can you do to make sure that Tukwila gets the funds it deserves? Return your form and encourage your friends and neighbors to do so. Assist those who may need help and let them know about the Census Help Line (to be published later). Minor home repair program comes to Tukwila For years, the Office of Human Services received requests for assistance with minor home repairs. Until recently, we had nowhere to turn. Minor home repair programs were available only to limited income residents within the City of Seattle. Beginning this August, a new minor home repair program will be available to homeowners living in Tukwila and parts of unincorporated King County. To be eligible, applicants must own and live in the home to be repaired. Homeowners must meet low- to moderate -income guidelines (the total income for a two -person household, for example, must be below $38,250). There may be a small charge ($10 per hour), but some homeowners may be eligible for no -cost repairs. Ex - 6 amples of repairs that would be eligible include but are not limited to replacing steps, handrails, repairing window panes, and repairing leaky plumbing. For information and to apply, please call 206-727-6210. This is pilot program supported by the City of Tukwila's Community Development Block Grant Fund. Home repair will be provided by the Senior Services of Seattle/Ki County Home Re lair Program staff. Major home repair assistance is still avail- able through the King County Housing Repair program at 206-296-7640. THE HAZELNUT TUKWILA RECYCLING REPORTER The Wastemobile is Coming! Where: Larry's Market When: September 3, 4, S and September 10, 11, 12 Do bring these products: -� Pesticides ▪ Toxic cleaning products -> Antifreeze -÷ Thinners and solvents Aerosols -4 Oil-based paints -' Fluorescent light bulbs -' Hobby chemicals a Automotive products -+ Glues and adhesives -> Latex paint (for 1/4 can or less, dry it out and put it in the garbage) Do not bring these products: y Business or apartment maintenance waste (call 206-296-3976 for disposal information) • Explosives (call Bomb Squad, 911) -* Medical wastes -+ Empty containers of any type Remember, handling hazardous waste requires care and is costly. We can keep our families and environment safer by reducing our use of hazardous products when possible, and reusing, recycling or properly disposing of the remainder. Sixth Tukwila Community Garage Sale was a (wet) success in July Held over a rainy Saturday and a sunny Sunday, the 6th Tukwila Community Garage Sale was a success, with over 140 participants. This year's sale had excellent publicity. A display ad was purchased for 7/14 and 7/17 in the South County Journal. In response to our press releases, both the Seattle Times and Seattle P -I included the sale in their weekend calendar sections. The Saturday Times featured the Tukwila Garage Sale as a "Best Bet" in their "Scene" section. And the Highline Times ran a nice feature story on July 7th. In response to a citizen request, a Tukwila map was provided along with the sale address list; these guides were made available to the public at the Tukwila Days Community Festival, Tukwila City Hall, Tukwila Community Center, Foster and Tukwila libraries. In an appeal to cyber shoppers, we placed a notice on Tukwila's web page. Additionally, a notice of the Tukwila Community Garage Sale appeared ^n the large readerboard at Foster High School. This location has high visibility with Jssing traffic. Based on evaluation forms from participants, the Tukwila Community Garage Sale continues to be a popular event, providing a boost to the "recycling and reuse" message and positive visibility for the City of Tukwila. Now, if we could only do something about the weather... Casting a new light on fluorescent bulbs The incandescent light bulbs used by everyone today are basically unchanged since their invention by Thomas Edison over 100 years ago. But there is now an energy-efficient option: consider the "compact fluorescent." • Compact fluorescents fit regular in- candescent bulb sockets and provide the same light... using about 75% less energy. They also last up to 10,000 hours, 10 times longer than an incandescent bulb. • Although they are initially more ex- pensive to purchase, imagine chang- ing a bulb once every five years in- stead of once every six months! Compact fluorescents use so little energy that they can pay you back in as little as two years, depending on their level of use. • Compact fluorescent light isn't like the cool white lighting in warehouses. It's now available in warmer tones similar to the incandescent light bulb. If saving energy or money isn't incen- tive enough to give compact fluorescents a try, consider saving yourself trips up a ladder by using one in a hard -to -access location (porch, high ceiling, etc.) That could make you a believer! Would you like more information about recycling or composting in Tukwila? Call Recycling Coordinator Rebecca Fox at 206-431-3683. SEPTEMBER 1999 7 CITY DIRECTORY TUKWILA CITY HALL 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Hours: Mon. thru Fri., 8:30A i-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 Dave Fenton, President206-246-4980 Pam Carter 206-244-0558 Joe H. Duffle (beeper #) 206-994-7229 Jim Haggerton 206-244-7846 Joan Hernandez 206-248-0260 Pamela Linder 206-439-2473 Steve Mullet 206-244-7553 Lucy Lauterbach, Analyst 206-433-1834 Council Message Line 206-431-3652 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS 7:OOPM in Council Chambers Regular Mtgs 1 st/3rd Mondays Work Mtgs 2nd/4th Mondays Agenda Info Line 206-431-3656 CITY OFFICES Mayor John "Wally" Rants ... 206-433-1805 City Administrator John McFarland 206-433-1832 Municipal Court 206-433-1840 Finance Department Alan Doerschel, Dir206-433-1835 Fire Department Tom Keefe, Chief 206-575-4404 Dept. of Community Development Steven Lancaster, Dir. 206-431-3680 Parks/Recreation Department Don Williams, Dir206-433-1843 Police Department Keith Haines, Chief 206-433-1808 Public Works Department Jim Morrow, Dir 206-433-0179 Dept. of Administrative Services VikiJessop, Dir 206-433-1831 City Clerk's Office 206-433-1800 Personnel 206-433-1831 City Job Line 206-433-1828 Emergency Fire, Police, Aid Car 911 TUKWILA COMMUNITY CENTER 12424 - 42nd Avenue South Recreation Division .... 206-768-2822 Senior Center/Services 206-768-2822 Human Services 206-768-0402 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 A report from Tukwila's Anti -Crime (TAC) Team The TAC Team, formed in January 1997, is comprised of six highly -trained and motivated officers, a detective, and a sergeant. The unit is a multifaceted problem -solving unit dedicated to serv- ing our community. Committed to com- munity -oriented policing, our focus is your concerns and problems. Whether the challenge/problem at hand is a neigh borhood nuisance, school security con- cerns, or drugs and prostitution along Tukwila International Blvd., we are staffed and are prepared to respond. Our numerous successes during the past 21/2 years are a result of the flexibility and the empowerment given to us by the Department to create innovative strategies for dealing with problems. Members of the TAC Team realize that it takes a combination of community - oriented and traditional policing to rid our neighborhoods of some of the more menacing problems. Operations include engaging in proactive bicycle patrol, or- ganizing community meetings, partici- pating in crime prevention projects, act- ing as a school liaison, conducting ag- gressive undercover street -level drug and prostitution interdiction and decoy op- erations (John patrol), and performing business compliance inspections. The broad scope of our job and some of our successes include: • Substantial reduction in youth gang presence/activity. • Increased visibility to citizens and merchants. • Initial training of Citizens' Patrol. • Trouble apartment complex and motel abatements. • Elimination of several drug houses and methamphetamine labs. • Approx. 150 street drug -dealer ar- rests on Tukwila International Blvd. • Approx. 80 prostitution arrests along Tukwila International Blvd. • Approx. 30 arrests for patronizing a prostitute. • Numerous lewd activity arrests (Fort Dent Park). • Documentation of many business vio- lations (Deja Vu & 21 Club). • Significant reduction of disruptive juvenile activity at the Foster Library. • Continued contributions and involve- ment with juvenile programs (e.g. Crime -Free Futures & Youth at Risk). • Liaison with community prograr- such as block watches and Highw., 99 Action Committee meetings. TAC Team efforts have done much to change the complexion of Tukwila In- ternational Blvd, formerly Pacific Hwy S., and the City as a whole. The mem- bers of the TAC Team are committed to continuing these efforts. By Officer Bruce Linton, Tukwila Anti -Crime Team TUKWILA ANTI-CRIME TEAM MEMBERS: SGT Don Lincoln, Detective Mark Dunlap, and Officers Richard Mitchell, Eric Dreyer, Bruce Linton, Lisa Goines, David Crommes, Larry Hann. 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 206-433-1800.