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Home My WebLink About1980-03 Hazelnut Newsletter - Volume 3 No. 5THrt PUBLISHED QUARTERLY b thc Citi of Tut vita 4-‘4'SJ:�I Volume 3, Number 5 Frank Todd, Mayor MARCH 1980 MAYORS MESSAGE 1980 promises many challenges for the City of Tukwila. Continued high inflation coupled with a contin- uing period of growth means in- creases in the cost of government as well as demand for services. The 1980 budget for our city balances with expected expenditures equal- ling expected revenue. A view of the budget follows at the conclusion of this information. Several major issues facing our community will demand full attention by my office and the city council. Of primary concern is the growing traffic volumes that congest the ,in arterials through our community. I have requested assistance of Senators Magnuson and Jackson as well as Representative Lowery in dealing with this problem. At their invitation, I will be travelling to Washington D.C. in the near future to discuss the degree and priority of possible federal assistance. Tukwila's traffic problems are regional in nature and cannot be solved with local tax dollars alone. Mayor Frank Todd message, for your A VIEW OF THE 1980 BUDGET Fee, Licenses, Permits Misc. Taxes Permits 2% Sources of Revenue $8,800,702 State Shared Revenue 2% Other 7% Utility Charges 7% Service Charges 3% A related concern is the current inadequate state of our pedestrian corridor system. Efforts are now underway to correct problem areas which will allow for free and secure pedestrain access to the commercial areas within the city. The most significant change will be an upgrading of the sidewalk and crosswalk portion of 61st Avenue South at Southcenter Blvd. An additional challenge in 1980 is growth. At this writing, our neighboring community, Riverton, will be voting on the question of annexation to the City of Tukwila in April. Successful annexation will mean added respon- sibilities for our city, as well as added capabilities. I urge the members of our community, both residential and corporate to voice your opinions on the issues facing us during 1980. Your voice is vital to insuring responsible government. My office is open to all who have comments, suggestions or concerns about the City of Tukwila. I can be reached at 433-1805 or stop by city hall. /2,"--14 Sources of Expenditure $8,800,702 Revenue Sharing 1% GO Bonds 5% Land & Building 3% Golf Course 2% Water/Sewer Revenue Bonds Refunding Water/Sewer Revenue Bonds Frank Todd Mayor, City of Tukwila Mayor. Council. Boards & Commissions City Clerk & Courts Finance City Attorney Current Fund Expenditures $3,586,252 SEE INSIDE FOR THE COMPLETE RECREATIONAL PROGRAM .. . NEW ORDINANCE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS Ordinance #1144 of the City of Tukwila amending ordinance 914 and 1007 has been passed to provide reduced water and sewer rates for senior citizens. The ordinance states that every person 62 years of age or older (if married, then either spouse) and every person totally and permanently disabled residing in a seperately meter- ed dwelling and who is paying directly for such separately billed services either as owner, purchaser, or renter and whose income from all sources is less than $7,500 per year, if single person, or a combined income of husband and wife of $10,000 per year, if a married person, shall pay the following for water services to such dwelling: $2.00 per month limited to 500 cubic feet of water per month. Any excess shall be charged at a rate of 16c per 100 cubic feet. And for sewer services to such dwelling a rate of $2.60 per month limited to 900 cubic feet. Any excess shall be charged at a rate of 26c per 100 cubic feet. This ordinance was passed in answer to the rising cost of living and the City of Tukwila's desire to assist senior citizens who live on fixed incomes below certain levels. If you feel you are qualified for this assistance, applications are available at the City of Tukwila, in the finance department and a Notary Public is available to witness and sign the application. There are also applications available at the Senior Citizen Center. This ordinance covers discounts only in water and sewer rates. FARM -LEAGUE BASKETBALL 76'ERS GRAB HOOP TITLE The Showalter J r. High and Tukwila Recreation Farm League Basketball was won by the 76'ers with a 60-52 victory over the Sonics. The top seeded 76'ers finished the season undefeated at 6-0. In the first play-off game the 76'ers destroyed the Lakers in a record breaking performance 115-46. The 76'ers are captained by Chad Ficca with Jerry Telnes, J .D. Patton, Mark Cushman and Kerry Haggerton making up the rest of the team. FINAL STANDINGS 76'ers 4-0 Celtics 2-2 Sonics 2-2 Lakers 2-2 Bullets 0-4 PLAY-OFFS 76'ers 115 Lakers 46 Celtics 42 Sonics 58 76'ers 60 Sonics 52 (Championship) (MIMoa CCIMidtarZ Gary VanDusen 243-6743 Reid Johanson 243-1526 L.C. "Bud" Bohrer ... 243-7679 Dan Saul 244-5408 Mabel Harris 242-5359 Doris Phelps 244-9761 George Hill 244-2785 Frank Todd, Mayor .. 243-1625 City Council Meetings 1st & 3rd Mondays 7:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole 2nd & 4th Mondays 7:00 p.m. Dan Saul, Council President This is the first opportunity I have had as Council President to address the citizens of Tukwila on a matter that I believe is the very essence of our form of government ... PARTICIPATION. Without your partici- pation, our democratic form of government cannot work efficiently. Without you, the citizens, of our community, voicing your concerns and opinions on issues facing Tukwila, your Council Representatives cannot always effectively address them. The Council must deal with many complex and difficult issues during the year. To gain a better understanding of these issues, the previously established "comm. system" shall continue to operate. Matters of conce the Council are placed first into an appropriate committee for research and assessment of alternative solutions. The Committees total 4 in number and are organized to allow for the focusing of concerns on a functional basis. Their membership and meeting schedules are as follows: COMMUNITY AFFAIRS Meets: Thursdays preceding Comm. of the Whole at 5:00 L. C. Bohrer Mabel J. Harris Doris Phelps PUBLIC SAFETY & HEALTH Meets: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of mo. at 4:30 George D. Hill Gary VanDusen J. Reid Johanson FINANCE & PERSONNEL PUBLIC WORKS Meets: Thursdays preceding Regular Meeting at 5:00 Doris Phelps Mabel J. Harris L. C. Bohrer Meets: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of mo. at 4:30 J. Reid Johanson Gary VanDusen George D. Hill For the legislative process to work, your involvement is necessary. Contact your councilpersons or attend our council meetings. Become a greater part of our com- munity. —2— WOOD BURNING DEVICES "lith the cooler weather we have had this winter and the 1 price of heating oil, the idea of installing a wood burning device in the home seems both inviting and practical. The fire department and building department are concerned for the safety of the various units and the method of installati n. Some manufacturers do not pro- vide an adequate set of instructions for safe installation and some of the companies installing the units are not as qualified as it might appear. If you are thinking of adding to your home in this way, make sure it is a safe addition. If and when the building structure is altered or new chimneys are installed a permit should be obtained. A permit application notifies the city of the installation and gives the homeowner an opportuni- ty to seek advice on whether or not the proposed installation is safe. Free inspection and consultation service is provided to assist homeowners. If you would like to take advantage of this service, please contact the building department or fire department before you buy or have someone install. TUKWILA CITY LIBRARY OPEN AND READY FOR READERS .1. 1.3he December 1979 issue of the Hazelnut you may havee read about the rebuilding of the old school house, which was used for city hall at one time, to be used for Tukwila City Library. Well the rebuilding is done and the books are on the new shelves. The library is located at 14475 -59th South, Tukwila, 98188. It seems that the Tukwila City Hall sign which has not yet been replaced by a city library sign is deceiving, but when you arrive at this address don't be discouraged, you are at the right place. Library hours are set for Monday and Wednesday, 1:00-9:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 1:00-5:00 p.m. The library has scheduled Pre-school Storytime with stories, songs, finger plays, and games for Wednesday afternoons at 1:30 p.m. from March 19 to April 23. Also, in honor of National Library Week, April 13-19, they are sponsoring a Design a Bookmark Contest for ages pre-school to sixth grade. For rules and more information call the library at 244-5140. BABYSITTER'S AVAILABLE The Tukwila Recreation Department will have a baby- - available each night (Monday -Thursday) for people riding classes at the Tukwila Community Center from 6-9:30 p.m. The cost is 50c per child per hour. Babysitters will be local high school students under the supervision of Mark Cooper, Teen Program Director. FIRE SIREN - RECONSIDERED The City Council has received comments on the operation of the fire siren from a number of citizens. On April 24, 1980 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, the Community Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations Sub- committee of the City Council will conduct a public hearing on this subject. The purpose of this meeting will be to receive public comment on the operation of the fire siren. The primary function of the fire siren is to summon volunteer firefighters when needed. In this function, it supplements radio operated paging devices called plec- troms that are provided to each firefighter and mounted in their homes. The secondary function is to alert the residents when fire vehicles may be on the city streets. At present the siren sounds only during daytime hours. A timer disconnects the siren from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The Subcommittee is considering alternative means of providing the functions of the fire siren. These alterna- tives include; (1) continued operation of the siren with hours of silence from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.; (2) removal of the timer so that the siren may sound at all hours; (3) supplementing or replacing the home mounted plectroms of the volunteers with belt mounted models while dis- connecting the siren; and (4) other alternatives that may be defined. You are invited to attend the public meeting and voice your opinions. If you are unable to attend, please call the subcommittee members Doris Phelps - 244-9761 Mabel Harris - 242-5359 L. C. "Bud" Bohrer - 243-7679 or write to any of us at the city hall. The subcommittee will discuss this subject directly with the volunteer fire- fighters. Upon completion of these actions, the subcommittee will review the subject and recommend a course of action to the City Council. The factors to be included in this recommendation include: (1) Effectiveness in summoning the volunteers; (2) Safety and comfort of the residents; and (3) Cost. Your views will be important in shaping the recommendation so please make them known to the subcommittee. HELP WANTED VOLUNTEER POSITION This volunteer position offers unlimited opportunity for an individual interested in the youth of our community. Persons applying should be willing to devote 6 to 8 hours weekly toward coordinating activities for young persons in the 10 to 12 age grouping. 1 hese activities would include but not be limited to trips to sporting events, theaters, museums, historical and just plain interesting locations. If interested, please call Pat Lowery, 433-1822. CRIME WATCH Pat Lowery Every year with the onset of spring we anxiously await the blooming of the first daffodils and arrival of the robins. Unfortunately .spring also brings an increase of fraud operators and their "easy money schemes." HOW CAN FRAUD BE PREVENTED? In most cases, fraud becomes a prosecutable crime only when it is successful. This means the individual must be his own first line of defense, and with knowledge as the primary weapon. "How can I get the most for my money?" Breathes there a person who ... sometimes in despera- tion, sometimes in frustration, always in earnest ... has not asked this question in these times of rampant inflation? A partial answer to this question can be found in some simple guidelines which are applicable to all buying situations. Follow these guidelines and you will have the best chance of getting your money's worth. 1. THERE IS NO SANTA CLAUS! Everyone would like to get something for nothing, but it is safer to face reality. If the offerer of that outstanding bargain didn't swoop down from the skies in a reindeer - powered conveyance before your startled eyes, go slow. A profoundly wise adage say, "You usually get exactly what you pay for!" Remember, from the lowest scheme known to the police bunko squad to the most complicated conspiracy, the bait is a blatant appeal to the little bit of larceny in all of our souls. If the bait is offered, look for the hook! 2. PLACE YOUR TRUST IN GOD! Expect weakness from mortals. Play safe. Before committing yourself to the purchase of any product, service or property, get at least three prices or estimates before making a buying decision. Avoid making excep- tions to this rule ... and don't take a salesman's word that his prices are low. Check for yourself! 3. WHEN THE PRESSURE GETS HIGH Don't submit to high pressure tactics. Don't commit yourself to a purchase until you have considered it carefully in the privacy of your own home. Impose a 24-hour waiting period on yourself. During this time, consider every aspect ... not just the price. Consider the quality and reliability of the product, and the reliability of the merchant selling it. Will he be there if adjustments are required? Consider the financial obligations involved. 4. GET ALL THE FACTS .. . AND GET 'EM IN WRITING! Get a quote in writing which specifies exactly what you are getting. Where appropriate — with an appliance, a used car, a home remodeling job — obtain a written warranty that fully explains the supplier's obligations. Get it in writing exactly whom you are to contact if the item you are buying proves to be defective. Know exactly how much money you are spending. If you are making a time payment purchase, be sure you know the total price including finance charges before you sign anything. Beware of "Balloon" final payments ... final payment written in to make the monthly paym. look smaller. Don't hold still for "Pay -out Penalties," charges if you pay off the contract ahead of schedule. 5. BE CAREFUL WHEN SIGNING A CONTRACT! Don't depend on oral promises made by a salesman. Insist that all agreements be written into the contract itself. Do not sign any contract you do not understand, or any contract which has blank spaces. Make sure the contract details exactly what you are getting for your money, including the quality of materials to be used. Always get a signed copy of the contract for your own records. Before you sign a contract for a large investment or a substantial purchase, consult an attorney. The attorney fee is a modest investment in terms of insurance on your investment. 6. SHOP FOR CREDIT, TOO! Only a limited number of suppliers finance their own time purchase contracts. Most firms discount their "com- mercial paper" to financial firms, and at varying rates of interest. You are under no obligation to use the regular source at which the supplier "lays off" or discour .s contracts. If you have a preferred financial institution with which you have had amiable relations in the past, or which charges a favorable rate of interest, insist that they he used for financing, at terms you work out with the so HOME SECURITY AND REPAIR PROGRAMS Tukwila's Home Security Program, providing for the purchase and installation of smoke detectors, solid core doors, and deadbolt locks in the homes of eligible residents, is finally under way. The program is intended to increase the security and safety of the houses of those who participate. Seventeen applications were received for participation in the project, which is funded by the Community Development Block Grant program; all equip- ment and installation is provided without cost to the program participants on a first-come, first-served basis. The King County Housing Authority offers a related program of housing repair for qualified homeowners in Tukwila. Eligibility is based on income level. This program offers deferred - payment loans of up to $7,500.00 for repairs that enhance the health and safety of occupants, or aid in energy conservation; repairs may include foundation work, roofing improvements, siding, painting, insulation, storm windows, and repair of any decaying structures. Loans are in the form of a mortgage on the property and do not come due until the time of of the house. No -cost weatherization grants are available through the King County Housing and CoM- munity Development program for families of extremely low income. For information, interested homeowners should call the Housing Hotline at 344-7640. —4— POSTAL !1ERT* PLACE THIS STICKER INSIDE YOUR MAILBOX Postal Alert: No, it's not a new form of civil -defense mailing. No, it has nothing to do with mailmen versus dogs. It's a reassurance service designed to assist homebound handicapped and senior citizens at no cost. The idea is simple. Every day the mailmen make their rounds, dropping mail and bundles at each home and noticing whether the past day's mail has been collected. They know if letters begin to fill up the box or if newspapers are piling up on the porch, something may be wrong. A Postal Alert project is being organized in the Tukwila area to assist older persons who are injured or ill and unable to call for help. The volunteer program is a joint effort of the Tukwila Senior Citizens Center and the United States Postal Service, assisted by the local chapter of the National Association of Letter Carriers. To participate in the program, one must have a mailbox. A mail slot is not suitable. After filling out a registration form, provided by the Center, the participant receives a sticker for his mailbox, alerting the postman that he is r'--istered for Postal Alert. Included on the form is the 11 of someone to contact in case of real or suspected ens€rgency. Should the mail carrier discover that the mail has not been picked up within a "reasonable time," he will contact the Center. The Center telephones the participant and if there is no answer, it can then notify the contact person to investigate and summon help, if necessary. Additional information on the program is available from the Tukwila Senior Citizen Center, 4101 South 131st, Tukwila, Washington 98168; or by calling 243-5198. MEALS ON WHEELS Meals on Wheels offers frozen home delivered meals to home bound persons 55 years or older. The Meals include a high protein entree', vegetable and rice or potato plus a choice of a white, whole wheat or salt free roll and margarine. Each meal also includes nonfat milk equal to one cup per meal. Breakfasts and desserts are also available. Most meals are suitable for diabetic, weight control, id and low sodium diets. All that is required is freezer ,e for storage and an oven for cooking. The suggested contribution is 75c per meal. This is a Federally funded program that is operated by volunteers. Thus, there is always a need for volunteers to deliver meals. If you have spare time that you would like to donate, please call Carol Bish, 243-5198. FOSTER MEN'S GOLF CLUB INVITES MEMBERS Twenty-one months ago the City of Tukwila signed the final contract purchasing the Foster Golf Course for the city. At that time a very active Foster Golf Course Men's Club was wondering what would happen to it's club? Like the old joke, "There was some good news and bad news." The "bad news" was several members dropped from the club for various personal reasons. That is the end of the bad news. The "good news" outweighs the bad and this has pleased the club. For starters, the members were assured the golf course would stay a golf course. Next, the city hired a professional firm to operate the course for the city providing good service at as low of prices as possible. The next major improvement will be the installation of a new irrigation system this spring. This is a very welcome improvement to the course and its users. What has all of the "good news" meant to the members? It means a quality club will continue and will be a permanent part of the operation. Dan Recchio, Men's Club President, states new members are welcome and currently the club is accepting applications. He would be more than happy to answer any questions. His home phone number is 723-3770. Membership to the Foster Men's Club provides a long list of benefits for an annual fee of $30.00. Benefits include: Establishing a permanent U.S.G.A. handicap, ability to enter tournaments, weekly competition, two free Turkey Shoots, club room rights, Christmas Party, free food and drink at each Field Day, club membership provides membership in Western Golf Association, U.S.G.A., P.N.W. Golf Association and Western Wash- ington Public Links Association. Discount rates are also available to club members at the Foster Pro Shop. Foster Men's Club is one of the most active clubs in the area and encourages you to join. SOUTH CENTRAL POOL The South Central Pool will be reopening this spring. The reopening date is not definite at the time of this printing. The exact date will be publicized in the local schools and in the local papers. When we reopen we plan on offering a spring schedule similiar to past years. There will be early morning, noontime and evening weekday Adult Swims; after school, evening and weekend Public Swims; various levels of lessons offered between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m; Swim and Trim classes will be offered at the noontime Adult Swims and the Tuesday -Thursday even- ing Adult Swims; possibly Preschool and Tiny Tot classes during the day. Other programs may include a Lifesaving Class, a diving class and Precompetitive classes. Thank you for your patience and we hope you have been able to use one of the other 16 King County Pools during this closure. If you have any questions prior to the reopening you may call Evergreen Pool at 246-1610. The phone number at South Central is 242-2287. recreation 1980 Park Commission Wayne Nelson, Chairperson Donna Segale Dick Brunk Ann Crain Mildred Heppenstall Recreation Division Don Williams, Recreation Supervisor Lynn Devoir, Recreation Specialist Carol Bish, Senior Citizens Coordinator Mark Cooper, Teen Coordinator Dave Robbins, Athletic Coordinator Virginia Whitney, Senior Leader Bobby Zepp, Receptionist FOSTER GOLF LINKS IRRIGATION PROJECT The city -owned Foster Golf Course may soon have green grass — all year long. That is the city's goal and the City Council and Mayor Frank Todd have taken steps to provide a new irrigation system which will assure golfers of the greenery. In January, Ohno Construction Company submitted the low bid of five companies bidding and has since signed a contract to install new irrigation lines, controls and pump station for a total of $180,063. Thirteen of the course's eighteen holes will have the new system. Five holes across the river will have a new system installed at a later time. Ohno actually began work the week of March 10, and has seventy-five working days to complete the project. Throughout construction the course will not be closed or play restricted. There may be some minor inconvenience, but play should not be stopped. Construction will not occur on weekends and the city hopes the golfers will be appreciative of the project and willing to accept any minor changes to the playing area during construction. Funds for the project will come from the Foster Golf Links Acquisition and Improvement Fund and from surplus revenues the city is earning from the concession- aire, Golf Management, Inc., who is operating the course for the city. PARK PLAN REVISED The Tukwila Park Commission's major project for 1980 is the revision of the city's six year master Park and Open Space Program. The program, or master park plan as it is most commonly called covers the year's 1976 to 1981 and is a planning and budgeting tool for the city when dealing with the development of parks and open space. It is also required as a condition for seeking grants. The Park Commission invited the public to attend a meeting on March 5 to discuss facilities that presently exist and a list of proposed projects or improvements. At the April 2 meeting the Park Commission will prioritize the proposed projects asking for opinions from citizens. Both Commissioners and citizens will have a chance to rate each project at the meeting. At the May meeting any final comments will be made and the proposed plan will then be forwarded to the City Council for review. The Council may choose to table the plan until annexation votes are concluded and 1980 census information is received. After receiving information regarding these ' i items the plan will be completed and adopted as so( possible. Any questions regarding the plan or Park Commission meetings should be referred to Don Williams, Recreation Supervisor, at 433-1843. — 6 — 'RTS & CRAFTS Fun projects for boys and girls, grades K-6. 4/22-5/27T 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tuk. Comm. Center Free BABYSITTING Learn the Red Cross Way to Babysitting. Class includes first aid, safety, and general "know how." Boys and Girls ages 12 and over welcome. 4/23-5/21W 4-5 p.m. Tuk. Comm. Center $5.00 DANCE CLASSES Ballet and Tap Classes for pre-school, beginner and advance beginner levels. Ballet'students - Tights, leotards and ballet slippers preferred. Instructor Tanya Story. Tap students - Tap or hard soled shoes with heels are necessary. Instructor Melanie Stensland. All classes meet two days per week. Pre-school Dance 4/21-6/16M & W 2:30-3:00 p.m. Tuk. Com. Center $7.50 School Tap 1-6/16M & W 3:00-3:30 p.m. Tuk. Com. Center $7.50 Beginning Ballet 4/21-6/16M & W 3:30-4:15 p.m. Tuk. Com. Center $10.00 Beginning Tap 4/21-6/16M & W 4:15-4:45 p.m. Tuk. Com. Center $7.50 Advance Beginning Ballet 4/21-6/16M & W 4:45-5:30 p.m. Tuk. Com. Center $10.00 Advance Beginning Tap 4/21-6/16M & W 5:30-6:00 p.m. Tuk. Com. Center $7.50 EASTER EGG HUNT Rumor has it that the Easter Bunny will arrive at Tukwila City Park on Saturday, April 5. There will be Tots of goodies plus special prize eggs for youngsters ages 2 - grade 6. 4/5 Sat. 10:00 a.m. Tukwila City Park Free FAMILY FILM NIGHT Due to the popularity of the Family Film Night Program, the Recreation staff has decided to extend this activity into ling Quarter. All films will be shown at 7:00 p.m. in the ,'i at the Tukwila Community Center. Bring your own popcorn and enjoy these fine family films. April 14 The Absent -Minded Professor May 12 Son of Flubber J une 9 Lieutenant Robin Crusoe, U.S.N. GUITAR Beginning class for youth age 8 to 13. Instruction will be from Baffaro Music of Renton. Students can purchase music books at the first class. Students must provide guitar. 6 weeks. 4/22-5/27T 7-8 p.m. Tuk. Comm. Center $10.00 KARATE Here's your chance to learn all the skills of self-defense. Learn the basic kicks, Kata and fighting techniques. Loose clothing is necessary. Classes will be taught twice weekly. Ages 13 and over. Zak Thomas, Instructor. 4/21-5/16M & W 6-7:30 p.m. Tuk. Com. Center $15.00 MOMMY & ME Bring your toddler and join other mothers for an hour of learning. This hour includes speakers and films about children, and arts and crafts for mother and child. Child ages: 1 - 21/2 welcome. 6 weeks. 4/22-5/27T 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuk. Comm. Center $5.00 SPRING VACATION ACTIVITIES Again this year the Tukwila Recreation Department will offer activities during Spring Vacation. Watch for a flier at your school. March 31 - April 4. SQUARE DANCING Children ages 8-12 years are invited to square dance each Tuesday evening at the Tukwila Community Center. No need to register just Do Si Do down and join the fun. Caller is Mike Olson. For more information call 832-3018 or 772-5362. TINY TOTS I Youngsters age 3 and 4 are encouraged to attend the Tiny Tots 1 program. This two day per week program offers games, music, arts and crafts and field trips. Barbara Omstead is the instructor. 4/22-6/12T & Th9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuk. Com. Center $15.00 TINY TOTS II This class is designed for children who will soon be entering kindergarten. Barbara Omstead, a qualified pre-school instructor, will be teaching numbers, the alphabet, and some printing as well as music and arts and crafts for the children. Children must be 4-5 or have attended Tiny Tots 1. 4/22-6/12T. W. & Th 1-3 p.m. Tuk. Com. Center $20.00 TENNIS Beginning and advance beginning lessons for youth age 9 and over. Students must provide a tennis racket and one can of balls. 5/20-6/12T & Th 6-7 p.m. Tukwila City Park $7.50 7- Center $15.00 CERAMICS TUMBLING Beginning students will work with green ware. Class includes cleaning, painting and firing. No experience pircessary. Materials for class may be purchased from ructor. First project is included in fee. Jean Williams, , tructor. 4/21-6/16M 7-9 p.m. Tuk. Comm. Center $12.00 U O b O C" O O Y E E ^ O ,c„ -÷ O LN Y M M C F- `v v ro a C v N « Y v v 3 Z c v N U m c y .a 3 o U a0i o E 0 LE , =v Y 5.EEEE N 6 2 F=- v -6"d E o C C v c O V - Y U �T� E x 2f,o�Y v o — "`� F 3 o N ': .'- v o c L b N 0U u u `O .�vL a « v ro L � O N "_ 0 3 W aL J 3 a�, 1,_io m" .� 0 0 b -- F- L vC «v`p `O " b b " N N Ti u - ,.-c?_o 2 2,, w " z v ,i3 ',i) LA 3._ = a z Q u2 a .'-L- DANCERCISE `,6 o `O 000 0000 00 2�� ,n v ._ `v `v `` v v ro- -5 C= v v v v oroZUUUU E�a+EEEE m 0000 aF-�0000 = F4,6 c E 3 o� • E E 2 c • N- a a a ro = 0"3' rn n m v O ri n c " v L N xTE r -c- -O 06 LRi o��F F- U N`0 `O `O `O N ��NN ro v - 10-11 a.m. Tuk. Comm. Center DRIFTWOOD SCULPTURE 12-3 p.m. Tuk. Comm. Center 0700s- 'o c • O v C O U O Na>E~ '-o a0m •v ro " IE o C v O a, a, L"' U ro C DS0C 0 to 11; O LO" -5 O C— .X'a GENEALOGY -BEGINNING Learn how to climb your family tree. Basic step by step STAINED GLASS 'arch methods, use of forms, letter formulation, ing organized so you won't find yourself out on a limb. Learn the basics of designing, cutting, leading and Bring what you have if already started. Bring pencil and soldering of stained glass from Jerry Blaustein of Glass paper to get started. Other materials needed will be Art Studio. Supplies may be purchased from instructor. discussed first class. 4/23-5/28W 7-9:00 p.m. Tuk. Comm. Center $15.00 4/22-6/10 T 7:30-8:30 p.m. Tuk. Comm. Center $10.00 TENNIS GENEALOGY- Spring tennis for beginners and advanced beginners. INTERMEDIATEStudents must provide a tennis racket and one can of tennis balls. Instructor Russ Larson. Get what you've already collected organized. Learn short Beginner cut research methods. Saving of old photos and identify- 5/20-6/12T & Th 7-8 p.m. Tukwila City Park $10.00 ing them discussed. Bring summary of what you have Adv. Beginner already on your family to first class. 5/20-6/12T & Th 8-9 p.m. Tukwila City Park $10.00 4/24-6/12Th 7:30-8:30 p.m. Tuk. Comm. Center$10.00 GUITAR afi)r Beginning lessons from the staff of Baffaro Music of Renton. Music books available for $3.00 from the in- v' structor. Students must provide guitar. 6 weeks. 4/22-5/27T 8-9 p.m. Tuk. Comm. Center $10.00 �^ INVESTMENTS . •. *NII .ic introduction to stocks, bonds, options, and other investment vehicles to make and save money. Put your financial goals and plans in perspective. Instructor, Bob T. Jensen. 4/22-6/10T 7:00-8:00 p.m. Tuk. Comm. Center $10.00 — 9 — 0Nc6 O E LY _U ,..s N Z ms T O 8 - U C ., O ,o MU DD O al >oo >ro o a 1 E Lo'c_=O Lro L > U_�>bLL2 EN U '^ O d .0 _o « a Fv- -bw O c " v vvOLc oc›- -0 r, 0rCb N v LLb «L'D C C - o • ms L — 3 IE F) TT L LL D N L T N N FF- O r2 ro > - C" a'v vQ o C_ p E a -a v E" oU a t _. `5a'0 v" a- v .E3u= La - $ F_ '-0>1. 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The group hikes once a week on progressive days, i.e.; Monday the first week, Tuesday the second week, Wednesday the third week and Thurs- day the fourth week. They hike rain or shine, all over the Puget Sound area. The Hikers leave from Tukwila Community Center, 4101 South 131st, promptly at 9:00 a.m. A planning meeting is held every other month, to plan hikes for the next two months. The next planning meeting will be held May 2, at the Tukwila -Southgate Community Center at 4101 South 131st at 10:30 a.m. The Tukwila Trailors will hold their annual Spring Luncheon on May 9th. If you have any questions or would like any information, please call Carol Bish, 243-5198. WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL Join Fran McDaniels, each Monday evening for Volleyball at Tukwila Elementary School. Bring your tennis shoes and enjoy the fun. 4/7-5/29 M 6-7:30 p.m. Tuk. Elem. School Free CO-REC VOLLEYBALL Spring volleyball is beginning on April 8. Games will be played on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday nights from 6:00-10:00 p.m. Registration will be taken beginning March 17 thru March 28. Fee is $20.00 per team. CO-REC SLOW -PITCH Sign ups for this league are in progress now. Grab your husband, wife and friends and get a team together. Play begins May 27. Fee is $35.00 per team. WOMEN'S SLOW -PITCH The recreation department is sponsoring a Women's Slow -Pitch league. Games will be played at Foster Memorial Park. Play begins May 19. Contact Dave Robbins, 243-5198 for additional information. MEN'S SLOW -PITCH This league has been filled and play begins April 28. If you want to see some great softball action, the games will be held at Fort Dent Park on Monday and Wednesday beginning at 6:00. 2nd Annual Tukwila SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT This year Tukwila will host the Second Annual Tukwila Men's Slow -Pitch Invitational Tournament the weekend�'� May 9-11 at Fort Dent Park. Come on out and watch c Tukwila teams play teams from other leagues. Entry due April 16, $75.00. MEN'S OPEN BASKETBALL Will be held at the Tukwila Community Center beginning April 15, Tuesdays & Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:00 p.m. The Senior Citizen Program offers an opportunity to make new friends and renew old acquaintances. A wide variety of activities are planned each month, with suggestions from participating seniors. Activities include: Trips, tours, pot -lucks, crafts, classes, movies and speakers. Activities are planned for Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Mondays and Fridays are open for drop-in activities such as pool, shuffle board or cards. Membership is free to all. We would like to encourage anyone 55 or older to come and join in our activities. BUSY FINGERS A handwork project group, meets in the Senior Citizen Lounge, on Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. If you have a project that needs to be worked on, that you need help with or you would just enjoy a cup of coffee and some conversation, please join us. There are new projects all the time. CARDS AND CONVERSATION A card playing session is held Tuesday afternoon from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Senior Citizen Lounge. If you enjoy playing pinochle, whist, hearts, gin rummy or any other card games come join us. We even allow kibbitzers. CERAMICS Monday (12:00 p.m. on) and Fridays from 10:00, Jean Williams and Carol Bish conduct a ceramics class and workshop. Bring your own greenware and they will help you create a work of "art." Instruction, firing, glaze, stain and brushes are provided. DATES TO REMEMBER April 18 - Klondike Gold Rush Play May 2 - May Day Fling June 12 & 18 - Cascade Jack REGISTRATION MAIL -IN FORM , EASE COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION FORM, ATTACH REMITTANCE AND MAIL OR DROP BOTH ITEMS TO THE .CREATION OFFICE MAKING CHECKS PAYABLE TO TUKWILA RECREATION DEPARTMENT. Tukwila Recreation Department 4101 South 131st Tukwila, Washington 98168 NAME PHONF ADDRESS CITY ZIP STUDENT'S NAME CLASS FEE DAY(S) TIME Amount Enclosed: Cash Check Date REGISTRATION INFORMATION Registration Weeks: April 7 - April 18, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday Office Location: Tukwila Recreation Department, 4101 South 131st, Tukwila, Washington 98168 Phone: 243-5198 Registration weeks are April 7 through April 18. Participants will be registered on a "first come -first served" basis. If a class is filled the registrant's name will be placed on a waiting list. Payment for fee classes must be received before the student is allowed to register for a class. NO REGISTRATION WILL BE TAKEN BY PHONE FOR FEE CLASSES. Checks should be made payable to Tukwila Recreation Department. Non -fee class registration may be accepted by phone or mail. Please preregister for these as a limit has been set on participation for most of the activities. REFUNDS—NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED UNLESS THE DEPARTMENT CANCELS A CLASS DUE TO INSUFFICIENT REGISTRATION. PLEASE NOTE: NO CLASSES HELD ON: MONDAY, MAY 26, 1980 —FACILITY CLOSED. lc. Com. Center _ p_k. Elem. SJH TCP LOCATION KEY Tukwila Community Center Tukwila Elementary Showalter Junior High Tukwila City Park 4101 South 131st 5939 South 149th 4628 South 1 44th 65th Ave. So. & 1 55th St. 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 11111/11 THE N,KIL.NUT ON PUBLISHED QUARTERLY by the City, of Tukwila 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, Washington 98188 Written by City employees Edited by John McFarland, Lynn Devoir & Janice Mullikin 11111111111111111111111111111111111 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 GOLD FEVER Gold Fever, a live dramatic production, sponsored by the National Park Service and presented by the University of Washington School of Drama, will be presented at the Tukwila Community Center on April 18, at 1:30 p.m. The original 40 -minute drama was written by noted playwright Barry Pritchard and is directed by University of Washington Professor Robert Hobbs. The drama depicts a miner, struck by gold fever, trying to make it from Seattle to the gold fields of the Yukon. The play features the recollections of the stampeder through his letters and diary, with live music and authentic slides of old-time photographs showing Seattle, Alaska and the Canadian Yukon in the late 1800's. On the heels of severe world-wide economic depression is the 1800's, the Klondike Gold Rush of 1897-98 provided Seattle with an immediate boost which led to one the city's most significant periods of growth and development. Millions of dollars poured into Seattle as tens of thousands of stampeders rushed to outfit themselves for the arduous journey to the Klondike gold fields. Only a handful of stampeders found enough gold to call themselves rich and even fewer made it home with their wealth. Yet old timers have not forgotten the stampede for Klondike gold, which left Seattle forever changed—stamped with a special legacy of history. Everyone is cordially invited to attend. Don't miss this exciting opportunity. ORGANIZING TOASTMISTRESS CLUB Have you ever been called on to give an impromptu speech, and suddenly became speechless? Or have you ever been invited to a luncheon or gathering where you had to give a report and your knees felt like jelly? You can overcome all that by joining the organizing Tukwila Toastmistress Club which meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at Abigails in Southcenter. For more information call Eileen Avery at 583-6702 or 242- 5371 or Bobby Zepp at 243-5198 or 242-4650. Come join us and get in as a Charter member. WOMEN'S SUPPORT GROUP An interesting meeting was held March 3 at the Tukwila Community Center by the organizing "Women's Support Group." The women are in the process of organizing a group that will provide support, resources and opportuni- ties of communication for those at home during the day. The future direction of this group will be determined and shaped by its participants. If anyone is interested in joining this group, or starting an evening group please call the Community Center a, 243-5198. PLANT CARE PERSON NEEDEI Do you have a green thumb and a few hours free in your week? Tukwila City Hall needs someone to spend a few hours one day a week watering and caring for the many plants in the building. It seems the plants would do much better with some consistency in their care. The position will be a paid position. If you feel this would be good for you and would like more information call Maxine, City Clerk, at 433-1800. PEA PATCH IN TUKWILA The Tukwila Recreation Department will once again coordinate Tukwila's Pea Patch Program. The 400 square foot plots are located at South 139th and 53rd Avenue South and are rototilled and staked out now for a season of good growing. In addition, water is also provided for your convenience. Each 10 feet by 40 feet plot may be rented for $10.00, so don't hesitate to secure a space for yourself. With rising cost of food and past enthusiasm over the last three seasons, the plots aren't expected to last long. Call the Tukwila Community Center at 243-5198, or stop by the recreation office to obtain additional informatio^ An application form must be completed and signed. " form can be mailed to you and returned by mail, howeve,, patches are filled on a first paid basis. Registration ends April 18th. Do use this opportunity to have some outdoor fun, get together with mother earth and grow your own "Veggies." — 12 —