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Home My WebLink About2001-01 Hazelnut Newsletter - Volume 22 No. 1THE HAZELNUT A City of Tukwila publication for our residential and business community VOLUME 22, NUMBER 1 JANUARY2001 Well, here we are at the beginning of 2001; it seems like January 2000 and all the "Y2K" concerns were just a few months back. 2000 was a busy year for Tukwila. We issued building permits for new construction projects valued at $245 million, which has kept our Public Works and Community Development departments and Fire Prevention Bureau burning the mid- night oil. The Parks Department has added some new faces and continues to provide a first-class Community Center complete with programs for all ages from preschool to retire- ment. Community -Oriented Policing is gaining a good foot- hold as the Police Department continues working with the Block Watch and other groups to help take back control of our neighborhoods. Volunteerism is up — many of your neighbors are taking advantage of the opportunities in the City to do some meaningful work on special projects. In addition, we've seen a steady reduction in the number of fires, due to the proactive involvement of the Fire Department in our fire codes and fire inspections. Tukwila has become a complex city; it's been a while since agriculture was our major land use. Our Central Business District — once predominantly shopping mall — has grown into the sixth largest employment center in the State. Yet we've retained our residential neighborhoods, and the back fence is still the best source of information (although even that will probably be moving to the web soon!) Look inside for information about: Mayor offers his perspective on the State of our City Some of the interesting projects for 2001 will be the "curb gutters sidewalks" and Tukwila Village on Tukwila Interna- tional Boulevard. (We will actually move some dirt, plant some trees and pour a lot of concrete!) Cascade View will get a new park on 37th Avenue. 150th will get utility under - grounding and sidewalks from 42nd to Thorndyke. Sewer projects on both sides of the river in Allentown will be completed. (Since the sewers were started, over 31 new homes have been completed in the Allentown community.) The railroad underpass at 180th will begin in about June or July, and the temporary Sounder Station at the old Longacres site should be completed by March. In addition to the fun and exciting projects, 2001 will also bring some challenges. The City will continue to work with Sound Transit to ensure that light rail does not go on Tukwila International Boulevard. We will also be heavily involved in the National Marine Fisheries and Endangered Species Act to find economical methods to allow fish, people and business to coexist in Tukwila. Crime issues and public safety will continue to be number one on our priority list. Your police, fire and entire Tukwila administration are committed to making Tukwila a safe and prosperous place to live, work and raise a family. The Year 2000 was exciting for all of us at City Hall. I sincerely hope you enjoyed the year and will look forward with me to the new challenges in this year to come Steve Mullet, Mayor - South 150th Closure - Live Entertainment - Upcoming Open Houses - Salmon Return to Tukwila - Human Services Programs - Recycling Reporter - Tukwila Volunteers - Methamphetamine Presentation - Recreation Offerings - Duwamish Sewers - A Park Profile Tukwila City Council Actions: November, December 2000 Adopted: • Ordinance regarding acquisition of land for urban renewal on Tukwila International Blvd. • Ordinance authorizing the condemnation of property for the S. 180th grade separation project. • Ordinances granting non-exclusive franchise agreements to Touch America and Netstream, Inc. for fiber optic telecom- munications services. • Ordinance amending medical, dental and vision benefits for Tukwila Councilmembers. • Ordinance adopting the 2001 proposed budget. • Ordinance amending the 2000 budget. • Ordinance increasing the regular levy from the previous year on both real and personal property. • Ordinance raising the limiting factor for the regular tax levy above the rate of inflation. • Ordinance levying general property taxes for the fiscal year commencing January 1, 2001. Approved: • Resolution authorizing sole source purchasing of a police intelligence gathering system. • Resolution approving the 2001-2006 Financial Planning Model and Capital Improvement Program (CIP). • Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to intervene on the 1-722 temporary injunction. •A request for vacation of35thAve. S. from S. 124th to S. 126th. • An interlocal agreement with the City of Kentfor the S. 180th grade separation project. • Purchase of property associated with the Tukwila Village project. • An interlocal agreement with King County and participating cities within the Water Resource InventoryArea 9 to cover the costs to develop a five-year habitat recovery program. • Award of contract with Totem Electric of Tacoma, Inc. for the SouthcenterParkway/S. 168th St. Intersection Improvements. • A contact with KPG, Inc., for design services in connection with the 2001 Small Drainage Program. Public Hearings: • Request for vacation of 35th Ave. S from S 124th to S 126th. • Comprehensive Plan Amendments. • Proposed 2001 Budget and Capital Improvement Program. • Commuter rail unclassified use permit and design review. Please join Tukwila Public Works for an OPEN HOUSE Main Topic Duwamish Et Allentown Revitalization Thursday, January 25, 2001 from 6:30 to 8:30Pm at the Tukwila Community Center Roads. Water. Sewer. Storm drainage. These are the visible and important infrastructure and services that your City's Public Works Department provides in striving to keep Tuk- wila a livable community. Many exciting projects are planned throughout the City. Please attend this open house and feel free to share your thoughts and ideas. We want to tell you a bit about what we do, and we especially want to hear issues or concerns specific to you, your neighborhood and your City. Our main topic will be the water, sewer and storm drainage projects that are planned for 2001 and 2002 in the Allentown and Duwamish neighborhoods. With these proposed im- provements, parcels can be developed that were formerly restricted. If you are interested in developing or selling a portion of your property, staff will be available to answer any questions you may have about the process. Need more info? Call Tukwila Public Works at 206-433-0179. Airport to hold open house about noise study NOISE REMEDY STUDY OPEN HOUSE Thursday, January 18, 2001 — 5:00 to 8:OOPM Terminal Building Conference Center Lobby King County International Airport 7299 Perimeter Road Citizens are invited to learn about the King County Interna- tional Airport Noise Study. This meeting will focus on: • Combined noise contours - current and projected impacts • Potential noise reduction alternatives • Criteria for reviewing alternatives During the Open House you'll have an opportunity to view maps of the noise contours, flight tracks and other graphics, and talk informally with project team members. You are encouraged to attend, ask questions, and make comments. For more information concerning the details and progress of the study, or to be placed on the study mailing list, please contact: Mr. John Current King County International Airport P. O. Box 80245 Seattle, WA 98108 Phone: 206-205-8357 Email: john.current.@metrokc.gov 2 THE HAZELNUT Sewers for the Duwamish Neighborhood A major utility project is planned for the summer of 2001 that includes construction of sanitary sewers, replacement of the existing water system, and storm drainage improvements. This new construction project in the Duwamish area is a joint project between Val Vue Sewer District and the City of Tukwila. Hookup to the new sewer system is only required if: • Your septic system fails, or • You remodel, adding a bedroom or bathroom, or • Home ownership changes. All charges can be financed and include: Connection Charge Estimate for 2001 $8,000 Side Sewer Connection (the line from your house to the street) Estimate 1,500-2,000 Val Vue's General Facility Charge 850 King County's Sewer Capacity Charge Currently 1,090 Approximate Total $12,000 Again, you will not have to pay any of these charges until you connect to the sewer system. We know the new sewer system will bring benefits to the area — increased property values, improved sanitation, and cleaner, safer ground water. We also recognize that connect- ing to the sewer system involves a sub- stantial sum of money. We are commit- ted to doing as much as possible to ease the financial burden and keep you in- formed. Community Development Block Grant funding may be available for low- income households. For information on the project and fi- nancial assistance details, call Val Vue Sewer District at 206-242-3236 or the Public Works Dept. at 206-431-3660. Traffic will be impacted by South 180th Street grade separation project The City of Tukwila is designing a grade separation on South 180th Street between the vehicular road- way and railroad tracks. The problem South 180th's four -lane roadway is an important corridor serving local connections, the West and East Valley Highways, and SR167. The existing north -south rail corridor currently contains three sets of mainline tracks; these lines are heavily used for upwards of 60 trains per day. The intersection of these two heavily used corridors results in exten- sive traffic delays. The solution The project consists of an underpass beneath the railroads for four lanes of traffic, an Interurban Trail bridge, a one-track Union Pacific Railroad bridge, and a three -track Burlington Northern bridge. What it means to you South 180th Street will be closed at the rail- road tracks from August 2001 to May 2002. The City will rely on existing corridors to accom- modate the temporary closure of South 180th (see map at right). The closure of South 180th Street is contingent on the opening of South 196th (sched- uled for March 2001) to be used as a detour route. For more information, call 206-433-0179. Scheduled To Be [ Completed About June 2001 Scheduled to Be Closed to Through Traffic in August 2001 for 9-12 Months (--To Scheduled to Be Completed About October 2001 Sch Co Ma dule to Be plete About h 20 1 Primary Detour Route JANUARY 2001 3 .. Parks, Golfaud tiecreation ,Happenings Holiday d'Lites contest winners On Tuesday, December 19, the City of Tukwila Department of Parks and Rec- reation held its annual tree lighting/ holiday party. During the party, awards were given out to this year's Holiday D'Lites winners. We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who entered. This year's winners were: Single -Family Residence: 1st - Rose Guerrero 2nd - Bobbi Douvia 3rd - Bill ff Linda Carla 4th - Terry Barreras Shining Star in Tukwila Award: Peggy Anderson Children's Division: 1st - Kevin Frymier 2nd - Jamie Glore Business: Country Vittles Best Overall: Peggy Fokkema a Cathy Fleury Make reservations to hold your place for a good time Oh, the weather outside is frightful... but NOW is the time to start thinking about family gatherings and company picnics this coming summer. Tukwila residents can make reservations now to use picnic shelter sites during 2000, for groups up to 50 people. Non-residents can reserve beginning February 1. Reservations are taken for these sites: ® Foster Memorial Park Picnic Shelter Duwamish Park Picnic Shelter O Tukwila Park Gazebo Crystal Springs Park Picnic Shelter O Bicentennial Park Cabin O Commu_ty Center Picnic Shelter 4 Join us for FUN at the beautiful TUKWILA COMMUNITY CENTER 12424 - 42nd Avenue South Call for info: 206-768-2822 goes out to Ttikwila American Legion Post #235 for their sponsorship of the annual Christmas party at the Tukwila Community Center on December 19th for the children of our community. Reservation fees and time periods: RESERVED FROM RESIDENTS NON-RESIDENTS 9:OOAM to 2:OOPM 3:OOPM to 8:OOPM 9:OOAM to 8:OOPM $15 $15 $25 $50 $50 $75 For reservations and additional informa- tion, please contact the Tukwila Com- munity Center at 206-768-2822. Work in Tukwila? Work out in Tukwila! Do you work in Tukwila? If so, you are invited to take advantage of the Fitness Facil- ity, Open Gym, and Racquetball Courts at the Tukwila Community Center and save by paying the resident fee. Call the Center for more information or visit us on the web at http://www.ci.tukwila.wa.us. Special Offer: Sign-up for an aerobic class and get a "Tukwila Parks and Recreation" water bottle FREE (while supplies last). Rotary feast a big success The annual free Thanksgiving dinner held on November 22, sponsored by the Tukwila Rotary and the City of Tukwila, went off without a hitch again this year. This 11 -year partnership has brought smiles to many faces and developed strong friendships among those who put on this function. The day's events included entertainment, a full course Thanksgiving meal, door prizes and gift bags. Tukwila's Parks and Recreation Senior Adult Program Staff thanks the following volunteers for their dedicated service to the senior adults in our community. * American Legion Post #235 * Charlie and Janyth Arvidson * Bob Berschauer * Al Chalker * Joan and Peter Cunningham * Kathy Foster * Foster High School Honor Society * Don and Sharon Gregory * Patricia Harbert * Helen Hardin * Nausher Khan * Becca Kirsch * Cheryl Knudson * Rachael Knudson * Ruben Ladlad * David Lhamar * Jim and Marsha Lund * Arlen Notch * Christie Olsen * Greg Parker * Michael Pearce * Steve Scheder Schwartz Brothers Bakery * Debra Shoey * Terry and Pam Stallcop * Katy Stewart * Susan and Dave Thomas * Dallas and Susan Watkins * Watkins' grandson, Bobby * Brian York THE HAZELNUT • SPRINGFEST • • CRAFT FAIR Saturday, March 10, 2001 ; Attention, All Crafters! ; Would you like to ; ; display and sell your ; unique handmade goods ; at our annual show? ; • Please contact Meredy ; • for all vendor and • • show information at • 06-768-2822. ,,^ 9 Don't worry, we'll watch the kids, you just go have fun... Parents Night Out Fridays, January 19 and February 16 6:00-10:30PM Parents, enjoy an evening out and leave the kids with us! We'll give them dinner and provide them with endless opportunities for fun: art projects, games, movies, a field trip and more! This program is for K -5th graders, and pre -registration is required. NUMBER OF CHILDREN* One Two Three RESIDENT FEE $10 $15 $20 NON-RESIDENT FEE $15 $20 $25 * Children must be siblings Strictly for TecIS Friday Late Nights for Teens At the Tukwila Community Center Join us from 8:00 to 11:OOPM January 5 & 26, February 9 & 23 Featuring open gym basketball, racquet- ball, music, movies, games, and a spe- cial featured activity - all for $1 with school ID, or $2 without! 6th -12th graders won't want to miss out on this great way to spend a Friday night! For more information, call Meredy at 206-768-2822. Valentine's Day Dance Friday, February 16 8:00-11:OOPM Bring your sweetheart, bring a friend, or just bring yourself to the Tukwila Com- munity Center for a dance! Only $3 with school ID, or $4 without. For 6th - 10th graders only. Parents: Interested in chaperoning? Please call Meredy at 206-768-2822. Ski Snowboard Trips for Teens Are you a teen who's ready to head to the mountains? Join us for one or both of our trips: Saturday, January 20 Crystal Mountain $45 Saturday, February 17 Stevens Pass $40 Both trips will be all -day outdoor excur- sions with other teens from SeaTac and Burien. We'll travel in style via charter bus complete with TV! Don't miss out on these great opportunities to show your skills in the hills! Call Meredy for more information at 206-768-2822. White Pass Ski/Snowboard Overnighter for Teens Friday & Saturday, March 30-31 Cost: $75 before March 16, or $85 on or after March 16 Don't let the price fool you! Meet us at 2:30PM and we'll make it to White Pass in time for night skiing or boarding. We'll spend one night at the Village Inn Condos and wake up early for another day on the slopes. Register early, space is limited! Call Meredy at 206-768- 2822 for more information. JANUARY 2001 Giving Tree Adopt -A -Family 2000 thanks generous doners The Tukwila Parks and Recreation De- partment would like to recognize the following businesses who generously participated in the joy of giving to others during our annual Holiday Giving Tree Adopt -a -Family program: 1► Home Depot 1► Larry's Market V True Value Hardware 1► McDonalds r DPR Construction V PACO Pumps 1► W.M.C. North 1► Babies R Us V Medals USA r Tukwila Rotary A heart -felt thanks goes to these busi- nesses who made miracles for families facing financial hardships. By adopting families or donating items, these com- panies helped to make the holiday memorable and special during tough times. With the proven philanthropy of the businesses, the Tukwila Commu- nity Center was able to assist 13 families and a total of 36 children this holiday season. Sure cure for mid -winter blahs Seattle Mime Theatre's AnimOtion Lyrical Juggler Thomas Arthur Saturday, January 27, 2001-7::30PM Foster Performing Arts Center at Foster High School 4242 S. 144th Street, Tukwila Admission:* $5/person Age 13 & under - FREE Presented by the Tukwila Arts Commission and the King County Performance Network *Tickets sold at the door only, one half hour prior to performance. No ad- vance ticket sales or reserved seating. For more information call Tukwila Parks & Recreation at 206-767-2342. Seasonal events draw volunteer generosity Halloween and Thanksgiving events at the Tukwila Community Center drew hundreds of participants and the help of many volunteers. At Halloween, the City's Youth Recre- ation program sponsored a Carnival that drew over 600 participants. Vol- unteers — dressed in elegant, fanciful or scary costumes — helped man the many carnival booths and serve refreshments. Among the volunteers were Diane Core, Kathleen Davis -Wright, Maggie Ford, Patricia Harbert, Doris Reed, and Stacy - Michelle Reid. Also helping out were five members of the Foster High School Honor Society — Christine Callo, Geoff Hamasaki, Angie Liddicoatt, Anh Luu, and Ljubica Popovic. The Foster Honor Society also made the candy -filled cornucopia centerpieces for the Community Center's annual Thanksgiving Day feast. The event, which is co-sponsored by the Tukwila Rotary and the City of Tukwila Senior Program, featured entertainment and lots of fun in addition to turkey and all the trimmings. See article on page 4. titComputer class offered free to senior citizens The spirit of volunteer- ism is enabling Tukwila's Senior Adult Program to offer a computer class free to senior citizens. Lee Weissenfels, a computer instructor from Showalter Middle School, and several student as- sistants are volunteering their time to help seniors increase their skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and accessing the Internet. The class, slated to begin this month, is being held at Showalter Middle School on Thursdays from 3:00 to 4:00P Enrollment is limited to 15; call today! For additional info or to enroll, contact Sheri McConnaughey at 206-768-2822. VOLUNTEER! TUKWILA ITIZENS REATING OMMUNITY Openings filled on City Commissions, Committee The City of Tukwila City Council has appointed members to three City Com- missions and the Sister City Committee. Appointments include: Arts Commission: The reappointment of three current commissioners to four-year terms ending December 31, 2004. Commissioners include Russell Bradley, Cynthia Chesak, and Alida Tustison. EquityandDiversity Commission: The appointment of V.J. Sloan Chong to fill a recently vacated position, with the term to expire July 31, 2001. Parks Commission: The appointment of Renea Blanchette to fill an unex- pired term, ending March 31, 2003. Sister City Committee: The appoint- ment of Kathy Znak to fill an unex- pired term, ending Dec. 31, 2002. Looking for a New Year's resolution? VOLUNTEER IN 2001! For information, call Roberta Nelson at 206-433-7182, or visit the City's website at http://www.ci.tukwila.wa.us 6 Human Services Advisory Board seeks members Two Tukwila residents are needed to fill vacancies on the Human Services Advi- sory Board. The Board assists in moni- toring and assessing the need for human services in Tukwila; reviews proposals for human services programs; recom- mends policies, projects, and priorities for funding; and gives advice and assis- tance on human services issues. Please contact Evelyn Boykan at 206-433-7180 or Stacy Hansen at 206-433-7181. Volunteers donate cookies, cookies and more cookies The residents of the Riverton Place Union Gospel Mission recently received more than 24 dozen cookies to brighten their holidays. The Riverton Mission is a 50 - bed recovery center for men ages 18 and older. Clients must commit to a nine- month Christian discipleship program and be referred by a church, social ser- vice agency, hospital, or a police officer. The cookies were provided by members of the of All -City Volunteer Committee. Cookie elves included Dixie Archer, representing the Duwamish Improvement Club and the Foster Point Neighborhood Action Committee; Margaret Bratcher, Foster Point Neighborhood Action Commit- tee; Roberta Nelson, City of Tukwila; Everett Parr, Tukwila Citizen Patrol; Angela Rueber, Tukwila School Dis- trict; Byron Saunders, Foster Commu- nity Club; Roy Steinauer, Tukwila Citi- zen Patrol; and Lynda Turner, SW King County Chamber of Commerce. The All -City Volunteer Committee meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7:OOPM at the Tukwila Community Cen- ter. For more information, please tele- phone Roberta Nelson at 206-433-7182 or email rnelson@ci.tukwila.wa.us. For more information on the Riverton Place Union Gospel Mission, call direc- tor Morgan Arnold at 206-242-5585. THE HAZELNUT Park Profile: Joseph Foster Memorial Park Welcome to the second installment of the park profile series. This series allows the citizens of Tukwila to know what is available in outdoor recreation in our fine city. Located at the former site of the Foster School (1892), Joseph Foster Memorial Park was established in 1982. Joseph Foster arrived in 1853 along with his brother Stephen. Joseph setup a homestead and started his family. In 1891 a community meeting was held to discuss the building of a schoolhouse. Joseph and Martha Foster sold (donated) the tract of land for a $1 gold coin on March 1, 1892. Foster School went through many changes and buildings over the years until the winter of 1973-1974 when the last building was demolished. The steps from the upper school building area to the lower playfield are all that remain. In the early 90's a third ballfield was added, named after Lee Phillips, a Tukwila Police Court Judge from 1956 to 1964. Joseph Foster Memorial Park / Lee Phillips Field consists of three baseball/soccer fields, a tennis and basketball court, and two play structures. There is a covered picnic shelter with four tables, drinking fountain, and garbage receptacles. There are several picnic tables throughout the park along with a jogging trail. Restrooms are on site next to a large parking area. TREE REMOVAL AT FOSTER PARK — Tukwila Public Works crews removed hazardous poplar trees along the park in the vicinity of 53rd Avenue South and South 139th Street. Signal to be added on Southcenter Parkway The City will construct a new traffic signal at the intersection of Southcenter Parkway and South 168th Street (north Bon Warehouse driveway). The new signal will improve the conditions on Southcenter Park- way by providing a safe crossing for pedestrians and create gaps in traffic that will allow more opportunities for vehicles to enter the street from the adjacent busi- nesses. Construction is expected to begin in March or April and be complete by July of 2001. High speed cable Internet access is coming to Tukwila With the completion of the AT&T Cable upgrade project in Tukwila, City residents will soon have the opportunity to apply for the AT&T@Home service. Barring unforeseen technical difficulties, AT&T expects to start offering @Home service beginning in late January 2001. Some highlights of cable internet service: • AT&T@Home is a high-speed cable internet service that brings the internet to your computer through AT&T's cable system. Because of cable's wider bandwidth, AT&T@Home provides downloads that are up to 100 times faster than conventional 28.8 kbps phone modems. Actual speed expe- rienced is dependent on several factors, including file size, server congestion, etc. Example: A file that takes 9 minutes to download on a 28.8K modem takes 2 seconds on AT&T@Home. • Users can watch TV and use @Home simultaneously. Since AT&T@Home is through the cable line, users can talk on the phone and surf the internet simultaneously. • Citizens could still receive AT&T@Home without subscrib- ing to cable TV service. Depending on your home or apart- ment, a connection from the neighborhood cable system to the desired locations within your home may be necessary; however, citizens are not obligated to subscribe to cable TV to get the @Home internet service. To get AT&T@Home as soon as service is available (January 20, 2001), you can call 1-888-780-4663, or visit http:// www.home.att.com to schedule a installation appointment. If you have further questions, please call Frank Iriarte, Tukwila Public Works, at 206-433-0179 or send an email to firiarte@ci.tukwila.wa.us. JANUARY 2001 7 COUNCIL CORNER by Joe Duffie, Council President 2000 We're looking at the New Year with new eyes and a renewed energy to move ahead. 2000 was a good year in many respects; among our accomplishments we adopted a Comprehensive Economic Develop- ment Plan, and purchased property for a new Cascade neighborhood park. As Council President, I can appreciate the time and energy all Councilmembers have spent on issues that are important to you. Looking ahead to the new year, we'll be planning for economic development activity in several parts of the City. Light rail decisions should become more final, which will affect Tukwila's future develop- ment greatly. We'll also begin working on the City Comprehensive Plan at year's end. What won't change is that we, the City Council, represent you, the citizens. Without your input and comments, we'd be guessing at the direction you'd like us to go. Look any of us up, and call or come by to see us. We'll be in your City Council chambers every Monday night, and we welcome the chance to hear from you! Council Message Line — 206-431-3652 --- Agenda Info Line — 206-431-3656 Council Email Address tukcounc@ci.tukwila.wa.us zz The Tukwila Children's Foundation Here's the seed of an idea. Mission: "The Tukwila Children's Foundation will be a permanent, non- profit organization — supported by local donors and corporate gifts — dedicated to provide for unmet needs within the Tukwila community, to help all children and families to succeed." This would be accomplished by building community connections to support the Foundation's activities. Some examples could be a wide variety of scholar- ships (activities, academic, mini -grants to teachers); providing recognition and celebrating successes of children; filling immediate needs (food, clothing, medical, housing) If you want more information or have ideas about needs, funding or operations, please contact one of these people: Betty Gully 206-244-9613 . pbgully@aol.com Mary Fertakis 206-767-6053 . fertakisjm@juno.com Kirstine Whisier 206-246-0198 . whisler@wport.com Presentation planned to discuss methamphetamine safety in your community FACT: In 2000 the Tukwila Police Department handled 261 drug-related offenses. FACT: In 2000 the Tukwila Police Department discovered six methamphetamine labs and are investigating more in Tukwila. FACT: A quart of ether can explode and level a building. Gallons of ether are used in the production of meth- amphetamine. How much do you know about the methamphetamine crisis? Come and learn more about it at a special presentation: Wednesday, February 21, 2001 6:30 to 8:30PM Foster High School Auditorium 4242 S. 144th Street, Tukwila Methamphetamine is a highly addictive and widespread drug nationwide. Unfortunately, it is being seen more frequently throughout Washington. King County ranks high in the state for meth lab busts, thanks to increased citizen awareness, media coverage, and law enforcement activity. However, there is still a surprising level of misinformation or unaware- ness in our community about the dangers of meth. Please join members of the Tukwila Police Department and Sergeant Mike Patton of the Washington National Guard Counterdrug Task Force for a lively, entertaining, and infor- mative presentation that will answer the following questions: • What is Methamphetamine (meth)? • How is meth taken? • How is meth made? • How can I identify someone on meth? • Why are meth labs so dangerous? • How can I stay safe from a meth lab? • What does a meth lab look like? • Does meth affect children? • Who is using meth? You will also learn to: • Identify a potential meth danger. • Talk about meth with your kids. • Respond to a potential meth danger • Locate and use community resources Refreshments and childcare will be provided. For more information, call Karen Wright, Tukwila Police Department Crime Prevention Unit, at 206-242-8084. Sponsored by a grant from the King County Community Organizing Program 8 THE HAZELNUT Presenting... KICKSHAW FEBRUARY 23, 2001 — 7:30PM Foster Performing Arts Center at Foster High School Kickshaw, a five -guy band with no instruments, has been inspiring audiences in the northwest for approximately three years. The first place recipients of the 1997 Regional Harmony Sweepstakes competition have a unique mouth - music performance that is truly their own. Don't miss this eclectic group and their entertaining repertoire. For more information, please call 206-767-2342. Sponsored by the Tukwila Parks and Recreation Department and Pacific Rim Talent ZulCwi(.as Arts Commission presents rhe J2.ciinier Srmphoni- WbRi,$ FANT6l5� with Zhisrle Zhearre SUNO , ret3RUKRY 25 c r 3.00pm Josrer 0195 School per forming Arts Center- 4242 enter4242 Sourh P -t4 -44th Srreer, t ukwiLc Ler your imcujinctrion rake flight ro rhe exotic worlds imagined by rhe epic sroryreLLer Scbehei zc. 1P. Zhe Rainier Symphony wilt be Joined on srcu e by the ZhisrLe Zhecarre exrrisrs, fecarurin9 faxnrc sric poppers crecxred ro acr our rhe rales o f rhe Arcxbicxn Ni9hrs" evoked by I2.imsky-Korsakov"s musicYou dont wanr ro miss rhis! program fearures: Beerhover, €9monr Overture ViLLcx-Lobos Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5 jtimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade, op. 35 C7)on ica r)arr is, Soprano SoLoisr Zic1 ers: AduLr/$12; Senior or Srudenr/$7 For more in formation, PLec se call 206-781-5618 JANUARY 2001 Groups offer wildlife challenge To support Tukwila in its bid to become the first certified Community Wildlife Habitat city in Washington State (through the National Wildlife Federa- tion), Foster Community Club issued a challenge to the Duwamish Improve- ment Club — to certify ten backyard habitats before Groundhog Day. In a related move, the Duwamish (west) side of Allentown initiated a similar challenge with the Foster Point neigh- borhood. West Allentown's challenge includes the objective "to steal as many participants from other neighborhoods as possible." Do you or an organization you belong to want to issue a challenge? Some ex- amples: churches, PTA's, Garden Clubs, youth groups, etc. The project is seeking a fresh round of challenges to begin in March — coinciding with budding leaves and flowers. Call 206-244-6394 for more information. Other Committee activities: • Our sincere thanks to the City Coun- cil and Administration for their con- tinuing support, including a recent authorization of $2,000 for the cer- tification project and the Backyard Wildlife Fair in May. • A Secret Garden has made a gener- ous donation to Tukwila's schools. Owners Janice Taylor and Marco Lucioni will award each schoolyard site a birdbath as they become certi- fied through the Wildlife Habitat project. • A "big -wig" from the National Wild- life Federation is scheduled to visit Tukwila in mid-January. Jim Stofan, Vice -President for Education, is vis- iting Tukwila to observe first-hand the progress our community is mak- ing toward certifying the City as part of the national program. For more information about the Tuk- wila Wildlife Habitat Project, call 206- 767-2342, or visit our website at http:www.halcyon.com/donscan. 9 luitat '1 New(s) io )kij,ian Se vices Human Services Office 206-433-7180 206-433-7181 Crisis Clinic (24-hour line) 206-461-3222 Local food banks serve Tukwila residents Come January, you may find that your money doesn't seem to stretch quite as far at the grocery store. There are additional bills to contend with, such as increased heating costs due to cold weather, an increase in rent, or increases in medical costs due to illness. Low-income Tukwila residents can utilize local food banks to help supplement their food needs. Several local food banks are listed below. Please call first to determine eligibility and hours of operation. Church by the Side of the Road 148th & Tukwila Int'l Blvd. 206-243-5024 St. Thomas Catholic Church 4415 South 140th Street 206-242-5501 Georgetown Service Center 6200 - 13th Avenue South 206-767-7888 Des Moines Area Food Bank 2225 - 9th Avenue South 253-878-2660 Helping women who want to work Tired of wearing those formal business clothes? Need to clean out your closet before you bring something new in? Think about donating your "gently worn" women's profes- sional clothes to Washington Women's Employment and Education. This agency aims to assist low-income indi- viduals to gain the skills, knowledge and courage to be self supporting. Needed clothes include dress suits, pant suits, blazers, dress skirts, slacks and blouses and coats. Larger sized clothing size 16 and up is always needed. Accessories such as shoes, purses, scarves and jewelry are also needed. All clothes must be cleaned and pressed. Your donation is tax deductible. Clothes may be dropped off at 1209 Central Avenue S., Suite 105, Kent. For more informa- tion, contact WWEE at 253-859-3718. New programs offer services to Tukwila citizens Twenty non-profit agencies representing 27 programs were awarded $305,000, to provide human services to benefit City of Tukwila residents in the years 2001 and 2002. New programs awarded funding include the following: International Rescue Committee The IRC is a resettlement agency that has placed many refugees in Tukwila. This past fall they opened an office in Tukwila to extend their services to Tuk- wila citizens. In 2001 they will be offer- ing support services to Bosnian and Somalian communities. Crisis Clinic — Teen Link This program, housed within the King County Crisis Clinic, provides informa- tion and referral assistance to teen callers. 206-461-4922 Behavioral Sciences Institute This agency will offer the Parents and Children Together (PACT) program to families who need assistance with fam- ily functioning and parenting skills, im- proving children's behavior, and social support/connection. 253-838-1670. 10 Children's Therapy Center The Center offers developmental therapy to children newborn to age three with developmental disabilities. Services such as physical, occupational and speech therapy may be available. 253-854-5660 Highline Midwifery Program The Highline Midwifery program sup- ports pregnant women throughout their pregnancy and through their child's second birthday. 206-242-0680 Highline Youth Center This program provides comprehensive health services to youth ages 13-19. Their goals are to keep youth healthy and attending school. 206-439-9300. The Office of Human Services will con- tinue to support other services such as rental assistance, energy assistance, and counseling services. For information about these and other services please call the Office of Human Services at 206-433-7180 or 206-433-7181. Working families can get needed assistance A new service is available to help ex- plain state benefits to working families. Help for Working Families is a phone and web site that helps low- to moder- ate -income families find out what pro- grams are available to them. The information covers food assistance, to help stretch a family's food dollars; childcare subsidies for children under age 13 while adults are working and/or enrolled in job training; and medical coverage for families and services to ensure that families receive the child support they are owed. These programs have no time limitations and they are not welfare. Each program has different guidelines and qualifications and is determined on a case-by-case basis. You may qualify to receive benefits for one or more pro- grams. To see if you qualify, call the toll-free number 1-877-980-9131 (1-877-980- 9120 TDD/TTY). You may also visit their web site at http://www.wa.gov/ workfirst/workingfamilies. THE HAZELNUT TUKWILA RECYCLING REPORTER Fluorescent lights are hazardous waste As of June 10, 2000, fluorescent lamps and tubes can no longer be thrown away in Washington state. Fluorescent lights contain mercury, a toxic pollutant that can be lethal. It is one of 27 chemicals that the Washington Department of Ecology (DOE) has targeted for elimination by 2025. Although DOE has amended the regulation to focus on business and government wastes, residents are also directly affected. The mercury contained within fluorescent tubes and certain types of high density and neon lamps is now considered a "universal waste" and is no longer accepted at the landfill or transfer stations. By crushing the tubes, damaging mercury vapor is released into the air. These lights now must be sent to a recycling, reclamation or hazardous waste disposal facility, where the different materials can be safely separated and disposed of properly. Thermometers are collected at the King County Wastemobile and are reclaimed by a company licensed for that purpose. What happens to recycled materials? We thought you'd like to know what happens to the tons of recycled materials which Tukwila residents and businesses recycle each month. COMMODITY END USE Cardboard Cardboard, liner board Mixed Paper Newspaper, tissue Aluminum Cans Aluminum cans Tin Cans Scrap steel, rebar #1 Plastics (PETE) Blow -molded non-food packaging re -ground, melted and pulled into fiber for products such as pillows, insulated garments (fleece) and stuffed toys #2 Plastics (HDPE) Garments, carpet fiber From the web Check out this recycling website for kids: http://www.epa.gov/kids/garbage.htm This site is great for kids ages 5 though 12 and has some interactive links. JANUARY 2001 Computer access for all If you don't have a computer to find information on the web sites listed in this newsletter, remember that you can use a computer at both the Tukwila Library (call 206-244-5140 for hours) and the Foster Library (206-242-1640). Major appliances can and should be recycled! Transfer stations and landfills operated by King County do not accept major appliances. The following items are considered major appliances: • Refrigerators • Stoves and ranges • Water Heaters • Trash Compactors • Air Conditioners • Dishwashers • Dryers • Freezers • Dehumidifiers • Furnaces • Washing Machines • Heat Pumps Any additional items that use chlorof- luorocarbon (CFC) coolants are also not accepted at any of the King County disposal facilities. When you buy a new appliance, ask your appliance dealer to take back your old unit for recycling. Tukwila's annual springtime Special Recycling event also takes and recycles these appliances. Remember, however that REUSE is the best form of recycling! If your old appliance still works, some- body else can probably use it. For a listing of charities and businesses which accept appliances, contact us and request the free pamphlet "Guide to Recycling Major Appliances in King County" or check King County's website athttp://dnr.metrokc.gov/swd. (See article on computer access, at left.) N Want more information about recycling or composting in Tukwila? Contact Recycling Coordinator Rebecca Fox at 206-431-3683, or email to rfox(ici.tukwila.wa.us 11 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 77Y number: 206-248-2933 Website: http://www.ci.tukwila.wa.us Email: tukwila@ci.tukwila.wa.us TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL Pam Carter 206-244-0558 Joe H. Duffie (beeper #) 206-994-7229 Dave Fenton 206-246-4980 Jim Haggerton 206-244-7846 Joan Hernandez 206-248-0260 Pamela Linder 206-439-2473 Richard Simpson 206-243-7715 Lucy Lauterbach, Analyst206-433-1834 Council Message Line 206-431-3652 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS 7:OOPM in Council Chambers Regular Mtgs 1st/3rd Mondays Work Mtgs 2nd/4th Mondays Agenda Info Line 206-431-3656 CITY OFFICES Mayor Steve Mullet 206-433-1805 City Administrator John McFarland 206-433-1832 Municipal Court 206-433-1840 Human Services 206-433-7180 Finance Department Alan Doerschel, Dir206-433-1835 Tourism/Marketing 206-575-2489 Fire Department Tom Keefe, Chief 206-575-4404 Dept. of Community Development Steven Lancaster, Dir. 206-431-3680 Code Enforcement 206-431-3682 Parks/Recreation Department Bruce Fletcher, Dir . 206-767-2342 Police Department Keith Haines, Chief 206-433-1808 Public Works Department Jim Morrow, Dir 206-433-0179 Dept. of Administrative Services Viki Jessop, 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 FOSTER GOLF LINKS 13500 Interurban Avenue South Pro Shop 206-242-4221 Restaurant 206-241-5784 THE HAZELNUT is a bimonthly newsletter published by the City of Tukwila and written by City staff. Editing/production: Stacia Norris Coho salmon return to Riverton and Southgate Creeks Since the end of October, adult coho salmon have been returning to creeks in Tukwila for spawning. This year's return has been the most successful to date. As of December 5th, over 300 adult coho have made it back to Riverton Creek with nearly 60 returning to Southgate Creek. "This is simply fantastic," says Ryan Partee, the City's Fisheries Biologist. "I had expected to see around 150 fish in Riverton and maybe 15 to 20 get to Southgate, but to see this many coho shows us that our work on these streams over the past five years is really beginning to pay off." In 1996, the City began a Salmonid Supplementation Program, using Remote Site Salmon Egg Incubators. These incubators protect salmon eggs and the hatched immature fry called "alevins" until they are old enough to swim out of the incubator and into a stream. "These incubator systems have been extremely important to the success of this program," said Partee. "It has also taken the cooperation of several local residents on Southgate Creek, and large corporations like Boeing and the Sabey Company, to get this program to where it is today. Even our local elementary schools have been involved by releasing coho salmon fry that they have raised in their `Salmon in the Classroom Program'." Since the program began, a signifi- cant amount of habitat restoration work has also been completed along Riverton and Southgate creeks. We re- moved a great deal of accumulated sand and sedi- ment that had cov- ered over the spawning gravels. We then placed a number of logs and stumps into the stream, and planted about 600 native plants. The City continues to work on improving salmon habitat and water quality throughout the City. For more information, contact Ryan Partee, Fisheries Biologist at 206-433-0179 or email rpartee@ci.tukwila.wa.us. A pair of coho have selected this area to spawn. (The female is the larger fish.) THE HAZELNUT City of Tukwila 6200 Southcenter Blvd. Tukwila, WA 98188 POSTMASTER: If named addressee has moved, deliver to current resident. PRESORT STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID SEATTLE, WA PERMIT NO. 12698 To help us correct addresses or eliminate duplicates, please call 206-433-1800.