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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-01 Hazelnut Newsletter - Volume 21 No. 110 THE HAZELNUT —J 0 Surface Water Utility workshop follow-up The Public Works Department held Surface Water Utility Workshops on October 27th and 28th. The purposes of the workshops were to discuss the then proposed Surface Water rate in- crease, provide information on projects the Department is working on, and to obtain feedback from our customers. Approximately 17 residents attended the meetings, and we received nine completed comment forms. Our Main- tenance and Engineering staff reviewed each of the comments received and all but three were resolved by providing additional information to the resident or by corrections in the field by our Main- tenance crews. The three issues that could not be addressed at this time involved either flooding within private property or requests to fill roadside ditches. These issues will be looked at in more detail through the City's Sur- face Water Comprehensive plan. If you have concerns or questions re- garding storm drainage within the pub- lic right of way, please contact Ryan Larson, Senior Surface Water Manage- ment Engineer, at 206-433-0179. HOLIDAY SCHEDULE Tukwila City offices and the Community Center are closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 17, and Presidents Day Monday, February 21 A City of Tukwila publication for our residential and business community VOLUME 21, NUMBER 1 JANUARY 2000 Greetings from the Mayor's Office Tukwila is alive and well! We are Y2K certified and ready to carry forward into this new 21st century. On January 3 the oath of office was admin- istered to three councilmembers and my- self. Mayor Rants was more than gracious in his praise for the Council, and Council President Dave Fenton tearfully (you had to be there) presented Wally with yet another nice plaque thanking him for his leadership over the last eight years. Nothing is more precious to elected officials than a room full of friends, citizens, busi- nessmen and fellow workers saying "Thank you" (for past efforts) and "Congratulations" and "Good luck" (for the future). Itreminds us all that successful government is only, New Tukwila Mayor Steven M. Mullet after all, people trying their best to make life was sworn into office on January 3. better for other people. With that in mind, we will go forward this year trying to build on the foundations from last year. I'm excited about our programs and projects, and look forward to working with Council, staff, citizens and our business community as we plan for Tukwila's direction into the new millennium. jL The City of Tukwila wi5he5 you a Happy New Yearl Please take a look inside for information about: 1.► Volunteer recognition Wildlife Habitat Program 54 Peddler/solicitor licenses Picnic site reservations 714 City utility services New art at Fire Station #54 54 Census 2000 34 Community Center Giving Tree 5i Help for home buyers/sellers/owners 314 Buying environmentally friendly computers 54 Upcoming Rainier Symphony performance 54 Mayors' messages, past and present Tukwila woman honored for initiating gardening class June Capetto Brandner was honored at a luncheon on November 16th celebrat- ing the conclusion of the 1999 Senior Program Garden Class. The class, sched- uled to resume in February 2000, was initiated by Mrs. Brandner in coopera- tion with the staff of the Tukwila Com- munity Center. The class featured infor- mation on gardening, landscaping, and floral design, as well as refreshments, door prizes — and good times. Trash pickups continue on Tukwila Intl Boulevard Volunteers from the Highway 99 Action Committee gathered another 100 pounds of trash from Tukwila Interna- tional Boulevard on October 23. Donna West, anti -litter campaign coordinator, said volunteers included Art Rosengren, Dolores and Richard Simpson, and their grandson Matthew Adams. More than 200 enjoy Thanksgiving dinner The Tukwila Rotary and City of Tukwila Parks and Recreation Department Se- nior Adult Program teamed up on No- vember 24th to provide a Thanksgiving celebration for local senior citizens. The celebration — featuring dinner, en- tertainment, and door prizes — has been a Tukwila Rotary tradition for 10 years. The Tukwila Parks and Recreation De- partment would like to extend great appreciation to the members of the Tuk- wila Rotary for this event and for their continued support for all our recreation programs. Thank You — Charlie Arvidson, Robert Berschauer, Reinhard Biermanski, Candy Cullen, Kathy Fos- ter, Don Gregory, Don King, Ruben Ladlad, Sue Lerner, Jim Lund, Darcie McMeekin, Kim Nicholas, Steve Salisbury, Mike Spain, Bill Sroufe, Terry Stallcop, Ron Storey, Dave Thomas, Dal- las Watkins, and Brian York. 2 L�EpTING COM of .ter ..��- VOLUNTEER! TU KWI LA Charlie Frame made Honorary Lifetime Citizen Mayor John "Wally" Rants proclaimed Charlie Frame an Honorary Lifetime Citizen at the December 13th City Coun- cil meeting. Frame, who is retiring from his position as plant manager of Baker Commodities, was commended for his "genuine commitment to the Tukwila community." Specifically noted were Frame's service on the SW King County Chamber of Commerce Board of Direc- tors (including a term as President), membership in the Highway 99 Action Committee, sponsorship of programs at Foster High School, and organization of clean-up campaigns for the Allentown and Duwamish neighborhoods. City boards and commissions appoint members Tukwila's City Council announced the appointment of members to the Library Advisory Board and three City Commis- sions at their December 13th meeting. Reappointed to the Library Advisory Board were Kathleen Doolin, Sue King, and Mac McDonald. The commissions making appointments were: • Arts Commission: William Gorjance (reappointment). • Civil Service Commission: Anna Bernhard (reappointment). • Equity and Diversity Commission: Joan Hernandez (reappointment); Margaret Joseph (reappointment); Eddie Releford (new member); and Jesse "Jay" McMillan (completing unexpired term). Municipal Court project earns praise for volunteers Crime Prevention Officer Bob Abbott and eight volunteers from the Neighbor- hood Resource Center (NRC) were hon- ored at the December 6th Tukwila City Council meeting. Judge Peter Lukevich, in his State of the Judiciary report, recognized the volun- teers for their assistance to the Tukwila Municipal Court on the Arraignment Calendar Project, from May through December 1999. Volunteers made re- minder calls to persons who were sched- uled to appear on the Court's weekly arraignment calendar. Judge Lukevich stated that the project increased the number of people who reported for the Court's arraignment calendar from 33% to 59%, resulting in significant cost savings to the City through the issuance of fewer warrants, reduced jail costs, and decreased police and court personnel time. He also said the project resulted in cases being re- solved faster, with quicker pretrial con- ditions and personal accountability. Mayor John "Wally" Rants and Judge Lukevich presented Officer Abbott and each volunteer with a certificate for Superior Performance. Volunteers re- ceiving awards were Mike Fowler, Becca Harlan, Alice "AJ" Jones, Peter Okicich, Richard Simpson, Roy Steinauer, Janet Tolland, and Russ Trader. Bob Comiskey commended for Advisory Board service Bob Comiskey was recognized during the December 6th City Council meeting for his exceptional service to Tukwila's Community -Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board. Police Chief Keith Haines thanked Comiskey, who is leav- ing the Board, for having served since its inception in 1994. Volunteer today! Call Roberta Nelson at 206-433-7182, or see us on the City's website at http://www.cLtukwila.wa.us THE HAZELNUT New peddlers/solicitors licensing provisions adopted On November 15, 1999 the Tukwila City Council passed Ordinance No. 1887 which adopted new provisions for the licensing of peddlers/solicitors in the City. Briefly, this ordinance: • Restricts the issuance of a license to those persons at least 18 years of age; • Increases the licensing fee for peddlers/solicitors to $50 per calendar year; • Limits the business hours for peddlers/solicitors to between 8:OOAM and 8:OOPM; • Requires photo ID of the peddler/solicitor, issued by the City, be exhibited in a fully visible manner, on their person, while conducting any peddling activities; • Provides an appeal process for non -issuance or revocation of a peddler's license; • Sets penalties for violation of the terms of the ordinance. Residents are urged to request proof of licensing from peddlers/solicitors operating in their neighborhoods. The licensing provisions in this ordinance do not apply to newspaper carriers, those persons selling or delivering door-to-door or on an established route, i.e., milk, milk products, laundry and dry cleaning services; charitable, religious or nonprofit organizations that have received exempt status, or other similar civic, charitable or nonprofit organizations; and bona fide candidates, campaign workers and political committees campaigning on behalf of candidates or on ballot issues. For a copy of the complete ordinance, call the City Clerk's Office at 206-433-1800. Census 2000 is coming soon! In March 2000 census questionnaires will be mailed to eachAmerican household. Why should you answer it? Because it means dollars to your community — $187 BILLION in federal funds will be awarded to localities based on the census numbers. These federal dollars support schools, employment services, housing assistance, highway construction, hospital services, programs for the elderly and more. Responses are confidential; no other agency — not the Internal Revenue Service, the Immigration Service, courts, nor police — has access to your personal information. Census 2000 will help decision -makers understand which neighborhoods need new schools and which ones need greater services for the elderly. But they won't be able to tell what your community needs unless you and your neighbors fill out your census forms and send them back! Make sure Tukwila receives its fair share by completing and returning the questionnaire. Census has jobs! The Local Census Office in Tukwila will hire over 900 applicants for temporary clerical or census taker positions between now and March 2000, with the majority hired in the spring. Clerical workers may work up to six months at $10.50 per hour; census takers (enumerators) will work 4-8 weeks at $13.75 an hour, plus mileage. Bilingual speakers are encouraged to apply. You may qualify by taking a 28 -question general skills test and clearing a background check. Test sites are available throughout South King County during the day, evenings, and weekends. SIGN UP NOW by calling 206-433-0738. Here's the basics about Tukwila's utility services The City of Tukwila operates three utility services: water, sewer and surface water. Tukwila's water utility buys water from the City of Seattle and distributes it to homes and businesses in certain areas. Several water districts supply water to other parts of Tukwila, just as they did before those areas were annexed into the City of Tukwila. In some parts of the City, Tukwila's sewer utility provides a collection sys- tem which delivers the sewage to a King County sewage treatment facility. There are several sewer districts pro- viding services to other parts of Tuk- wila, just as they did before those areas were annexed into the City of Tukwila. Tukwila's surface water utility provides storm water collection and detention services for all of Tukwila. With the designation of salmon as an endan- gered species, the City must do its part to preserve and restore the salmon habi- tat in our local streams and river. There is no utility tax in the City of Tukwila. When examining your utility bills, you may see a sales tax but, with the exception of Seattle City Light bills, you should not see a City utility tax. Each City utility operates as a separate Enterprise Fund. That means all the rates and charges paid by water cus- tomers are used to operate the water utility; no money from the City's Gen- eral Fund is used to operate the water utility. The same principle is true for the sewer and surface water utilities. Tukwila currently has no plans to take over any of the water or sewer districts which serve many of Tukwila's homes and businesses. If you have any questions about our City utilities, please call the Public Works Department at 206-433-0179. JANUARY 2000 3 Picnic reservations will hold your place for a good time Don't let the snow, ice and rain distract you... 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 2. Reservations are taken for these sites: • Foster Memorial Park Picnic Shelter • Duwamish Park Picnic Shelter • Tukwila Park Gazebo • Crystal Springs Park Picnic Shelter • Bicentennial Park Cabin • Community Center Picnic Shelter Reservation fees and time periods: RESERVED FROM RESIDENTS NON-RESIDENTS 9:OOAM to 2:OOPM $15 $50 3:OOPM to 8:OOPM $15 $50 9:OOAM to 8:OOPM $25 $75 For reservations and additional information, please contact the Tukwila Community Center at 206-768-2822. Parks, Golf and Recreation Happenings American Legion puts on Christmas celebration The American Legion Post #235 Christ- mas Party was an entertaining event for all those who came down to the Center to enjoy the festivities. Entertainment provided by the Harris Sisters singing duo, Janice and Jamie, was a touching way to kick off the holiday season. American Legion Commander Marie Parker introduced Legion officers and the performers. Other officers that de- serve thanks for their service are Doris Dolisky, Harry Hendricks, Kenneth Linscott, MichaelYellum, Elmer Dolisky, Leonard Edwards, Melvin Peirano, Myron Hagen, and Sandy Hagen. The Community Center humbly thanks the American Legion for all of its mem- bers' time and effort in bringing the spirit of Christmas to our Fireside Lounge this year. Thanks for all the good will! 1999 Community Center Giving Tree brings happiness This Christmas the Giving Tree at Tukwila's Community Center was hung with miracles. Many families experiencing financial hardships were all smiles when they came in on the 23rd to pick up their Christmas presents collected via the Giving Tree. Employees and Community Center members alike participated in the joy of giving to others by finding the perfect gifts for their particular child or family in need. Efforts to pool resources for the Giving Tree from the local business community proved fruitful. In the final hour, miracles and blessings were abundant. For example, Bon Marche employees took up our cause. Just hours before the cut-off, they were able to provide gifts for 20 children waiting for sponsors. Other local businesses showed their philanthropy by donating generously. Rainforest Cafe and Winners restaurants gave gift certificates; Sears and Target allowed the Giving Tree elves to shop for particular gifts. Also, Nordstrom rounded up some very fine gifts, and Galaxy Investments gave S500 towards food for the families. And Truckin' for Tots donated a large assortment of toys. People with the Christmas spirit made our project a success. We extend a heart -felt "thank you" to all who helped make our vision become a reality. Happy New Year! 4 Holiday D'Lites winners The City of Tukwila Parks and Recre- ation Department would like to thank all of the residents who participated in the sixth annual Holiday D'Lites con- test. This year's winners are: Private Residence: 1st Skip El Susan Laren 4920 South 114th Street 2nd The Johnsons 12835 - 37th Avenue South Youth: 1st Jeffery Sterling 14431 - 58th Avenue South 2nd Christopher 8 Jonathon Crips 4106 South 130th Business: Country Vittles 14242 Tukwila International Blvd Best Overall: Linda 8 Bill Carl 14406 - 58th Avenue S. The awards for this event were pre- sented at the annual Tree Lighting Cer- emony held at the Community Center on December 8t. A big thank -you goes to Frosty the Snowman and Council- man Dave Fenton for lighting the tree. Frosty the Snowman (left) joins Council President Dave Fenton in lighting the Community Center tree. THE HAZELNUT Arts commission announces latest acquisition "Rescued" is the name of the newest addition of public art to the City of Tukwila, located at Fire Station #54 across from Foster High School. The seven -foot tall fiberglass sculpture de- picts a firefighter who has just rescued a small boy and his bulldog puppy. The Tukwila Arts Commission's idea of the bulldog reflects not only the bulldog being Foster High School's mascot, but also the long-standing partnership be- tween the City of Tukwila and the Tuk- wila School District. The statue was dedicated during a luncheon at Fire Station #54 on December 22, where the commissioned artist — Mery Zackus of British Columbia — expressed his appreciation to firefighters across the country, particularly those who had died in the line of duty. This is the third Tukwila fire station to showcase the Arts Commission's efforts to place public art around the City. The fire station headquarters on Andover Drive East is decorated with stained glass, and most recently the Legend Pole was placed at Fire Station #53. This newest addition of public art, al- though very similar to bronze, is actu- ally produced from fiberglass and sub- stantially less expensive. A Tukwila firefighter, Dan McCone, was the model used for the firefighter, and Tukwila resident Levon Dunn, age 9, was the model for the little boy. Take a moment to stop by Fire Station #54 to see your community's newest addition to its public art collection! "Rescued" — by artist Mery Zackus Wildlife Habitat certification program comes to Tukwila Recent studies show an increasing de- cline in wildlife in our region, due mostly to loss of habitat. You can help reverse this trend by participating in the Tuk- wila Wildlife Habitat certification project. The project to get cities certified as wildlife sanctuaries is a special cam- paign of the National Wildlife Federation's Backyard Wildlife Habitat program. The backyard habitat program, operating regionally through the Wash- ington Department of Fish and Wildlife, helps residents certify their backyards as Backyard Wildlife Sanctuaries. The community wildlife certification effort expands the backyard sanctuary concept to include an entire commu- nity. Russell Link, Wildlife Biologist for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and Director of their Backyard Wildlife Sanctuary program, explains that when one residence provides habi- tat, it definitely attracts some wildlife, but when several residences next to each other — or a whole community — provides habitat, it creates a wildlife corridor that attracts greater numbers and many more varieties of wildlife. Certification is easy. You just need to provide food, shelter, and water for wildlife. Here's what Tukwila must do to reach its goal: certify 500 individual residences, 75 apartment building sites, and 5 schoolyard sites; create demonstration sites, involve business participants, and other related projects. Community resident Michelle Roedell is the guiding force behind this commu- nity wildlife certification effort. After researching effective wildlife habitat programs, she enlisted support from the Parks and Recreation Department. In a joint effort, they've pulled together an all -volunteer committee that's now working on several projects to make Tukwila the first city in Washington to be certified as a Community Wildlife Habitat. "Tukwila has the unique opportunity to lead our region on this important issue," said Roedell. "What we create here can be used as a model across the state. By its nature, this project exerts a cohesive effect on communities." "The volunteer committee is planning a big celebration on May 13, when we host the First Annual Wildlife Habitat Fair. Look for more information on this exciting event in the weeks and months to come." The volunteer Tukwila Wildlife Sanctu- ary committee is still working out the details on the way for residents to apply for certification. Stay tuned for more details in future Hazelnut articles. In the meantime, you can check the committee's website at http://www.halcyon.com/donscan. WILDLIFE TIP: If you're putting up nesting boxes for birds, they need to be up by March. JANUARY 2000 5 of 1UItatg Nrt(') in / I P an S'uict Office 7 Human Services 206-433-180 Crisis Clinic (24-hour line) 206-461-3222 New referral info available Recently the Office of Human Services reprinted brochures detailing services that are available within the Tukwila community; the wonderful Neighbor- hood Resource Center volunteers up- dated the seven brochures. Topics covered include: medical, den- tal and substance abuse treatment ser- vices; employment and job training pro- grams; services for senior adults and persons with disabilities; services for victims of sexual and domestic violence; crisis and emergency services; child, youth and family services; and housing. These colorful flyers can assist Tukwila residents in finding the social services they need. The brochures can be found at City Hall, the Tukwila Community Center, the Neighborhood Resource Center, and the Office of Human Services, now lo- cated next door to City Hall in the Minolta Building, Suite 205. Offering holiday thanks Once again many individuals and busi- nesses stepped forward during the holi- day season to make holidays brighter for local families. While this list is not all inclusive, the Office of Human Services wanted to publiclyrecognize those many caring groups. A big Thank You to the American Legion, the Tukwila Rotary, the Tukwila Home Depot, the Tukwila Harley Chapter, the Riverside Restau- rant, Stat Probe, Ann Keefe, US Money Center, and Community Center recre- ation staff. Also, many thanks go to our friends in the Tukwila School District who helped to identify families to re- ceive support throughout the holidays. Tukui2a • Take advantage of help for... Home There is an exciting new program in Tukwila for residents who Buyers thought they could not afford to buy a home. The program provides assistance with the down payment for home buyers who earn below a certain income. The house must be located in the City of Tukwila. Each home buyer will be required to attend 7 to 14 hours of free classes, receiving instruction on how to go about buying a home. They then get help in applying for funds for down payment and closing costs. For example, if a house costs $120,000, but a bank will only lend $100,000 because of income, the home buyer could receive a second loan in the amount of $20,000. They will make payments on the $100,000 as soon as they buy the house. After seven years, they would also start making payments on the $20,000 loan. If you are now renting in Tukwila, call REACH (Regional Efforts to Achieve Community Housing) at 425-226-3111 for more information, and to see if you qualify. This program is sponsored by the City of Tukwila and King County through the Community Development Block Grant. Home If you would like to sella home, but thought it needed too many repairs Sellers to make it marketable, programs are available to help the home buyer get a special loan to make the repairs. These programs are for home buyers with modest incomes who are looking to buy their first home. If you would like to help someone on their way to becoming a homeowner, please call REACH at 425-226-3111. Home It's not too late to make repairs on your home and get read for winter. Owners If you have a modest income and need help with the repairs, there are many programs available. • For minor repairs like leaking pipes, broken windows, or broken stairs, call 206-727-6210. • For larger repairs, like replacing roofs or decks, call 206-296-7640. • To keep wind and rain out of your house, call for weatherization at 206-439- 3839. • AND, it's not too early to sign up for Paint Your Heart Out!, and have the exterior of your home painted. The program organizes volunteers through REACH, and is funded by the City of Tukwila and King County through the Community Development Block Grant Program. 6 THE HAZELNUT c, TUKWILA RECYCLING REPOR Wn00 ‘01k7 Buying a new computer? It's important to ask questions about recycling and reuse before you buy. Some computer and electronics manufacturers are trying to reduce waste, from redesign- ing products for easier reuse to taking back outdated models. Supporting product stewardship with your "consumer power" will help reduce the stream of old electronics that end up in a landfill. Here are a few resources we've heard about, with their websites. If readers send us others, we'll try to print them in our next issue. • IBM designs equipment using fewer materials and recycled materials, and they reduce and recycle packaging. Commercial customers can return equipment for reuse and recycling. http://www.ibm.com/ibtn/environment/news/epro.html • Hewlett Packard designs for "disassembly" — taking apart products to upgrade, refurbish for further use, or recycle what's not reusable. http://www.hp.cotn/abouthp/environment/contents/design/ design _ b. h tm #offering • Xerox offers leases and take -back for copiers, printers, toner cartridges, etc. Returned parts are remanufactured and used in new products. http://www.xerox.com/go/xrx/about xerox/T ehs.jsp • Dell offers leasing and disposal information for its corporate customers, and markets refurbished equipment. http://www.dell.com We're exploring ways to manage waste electronics and their costs. We'd like to hear your ideas — please write or email us. Computer access for all If you don't have a computer to find information on the websites listed in this newsletter, remember that you can use a computer at both the Tukwila and Foster Libraries. They offer Internet access and email, as well as other com- puter uses and classes. Tukwila Library - 206-244-5140 Foster Library - 206-242-1640 Readers want to know... Q- Are compact disks such as music CDs and computer software CDs recyclable here in Tukwila? A- Well, they certainly should be, shouldn't they? Check out the Greendisk, Inc., website at http://www.greendisk.com, or call them at 1 -800 -305 -DISK for information on their program. Chari- ties and resale stores might want your CDs too. Would you like more information about recycling or composting in Tukwila? Call Recycling Coordinator Rebecca Fox at 206-431-3683 Email: rfox@ci.tukwila.wa.us The City of Tukwila Arts Commission presents... MASTERPI ECES Be inspired by some of the finest music ever written, and hear why these works by Haydn and Brahms are such enduring classics. It promises to be a memorable evening of true masterpieces. FEATURING: Brahms: Symphony No. 2, opus 73 Haydn: Trumpet Concerto Jack Prindle, trumpet soloist SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13 3:©®PM Foster High School Performing Arts Center 4242 South 144th Street, Tukwila Tickets: Adult - $10 each; Senior/Student - $6 each For more information, please call 206-781-5618 RA►NIE 7 1 JANUARY 2000 7 CITY DIRECTORY TUKWILA CITY HALL 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Hours: Mon. thru Fri., 8:30AM-5::00PM Telephone: 206-433-1800 Fax number: 206-433-1833 TTY number: 206-248-2933 Website: http://www.cLtukwila.wa.us E-mail: tukwila@cLtukwila.wa.us TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL Pam Carter 206-244-0558 Joe H. Duffle (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, Analyst 206-433-1834 Council Message Line 206-431-3652 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS 7:O0PM in Council Chambers Regular Mtgs 1 st/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 Fire Department Tom Keefe, Chief 206-575-4404 Dept. of Community Development Steven Lancaster, Dir. 206-431-3680 Parks/Recreation Department Don Williams, Dir206-767-2344 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 Printed on recycled/ recyclable paper using soy -based inks An open letter to the citizens of Tukwila I have dean privileged serve gra Or the last ten teary Vie- (o a Coancilman and eight as Matra /Oaring tho ame I have Band char Takwila o a cammanit - cemmitad to- its we/ - Being. 1/tta have never Mailed to- heed the call when I needed Board, Commodion and Task Force memdery or groaps t3 frit who- woald Became involved in gear 0 manitg. 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I coantmt Mai*, dor the malatade people I've met and the friends I've made, and 6or the sapportgat I've received a'oar Magor: I Eook forward to spending deme ame with a hook in the water and dome ame with mt wide and children. I woh Maar Mallet and the Ciat Coanci/ mt Best4or conanaing to work dor the gaalitt of lice Ow oar commani% I da, gooddge to goa eo the Magor and i h all off ` pa the vert BeitOr the coming gears Maga find the peace and &rot*ifor a prodperoao and heap lige. Thank god vert mach John `Wallin Rants 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 SEATTLE, WA PERMIT NO. 12698 To help us correct addresses or eliminate duplicates, please call 206-433-1800.