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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1959-10 Hazelnut Newsletter - Volume 1 Issue 1TH E HAZEL NUT Vol. .I Number 1 October 1959 ATT E\T.I OIC This'newsletter will be published the first of each month and mailed to the residents of Tukwila by the Communications Committee of the Cit- izens Advisory Council. The purpose is to inform the res- idents of the area as to both tote activities and the activities of the various organizations. It is: sponsored by the Tuktrila Community-• Club and the Firemenst Auxiliary. Other important news items will be accepted if space permits. Any" one wishing to submit such items may mail them to Box 374, Tukwila, Wash. TUKWI L A COMN/ UNITY ' `:.L.UB All interested citizens in the Town of Tukwila a_e invited to attend and enjoy the Tukanla Community Club meetings on the second Tuesday of each nonth, September thru June at the Community Hall at 8:00 P.M. The next regular meeting will be October 13th, at which time plans for the December 6th dance will be' completed. The regular monthly party for members and their guests has been canceled for the month of October only. ' The next regular monthly luncheon will be held Thursday, October 22nd at the Community Club., Hostesses for the luncheon will be Ers.Ii.11iam Hopper and Mrs. Kenneth Reed. FI REMAI D5 The Firr:mai Is, hbmens Auxiliary of the Tukwila Fire Department will hold their next regular meeting at the Fire Hall, October 22nd at 8:00. The FiremaidA entertained their husbands and S'ii,c.,1, at a party at the Tukwila Community Club on Oct. 19th. A good time was had by all. THA YOU A sincere thanks to all of you who. contributed time and effort to our` Park improvement program. Some. of .the men, w, "men and children of Tukwila spent each Eednesday dur- ing the summer at the park cleaning out the rockeries and underbrush. lie will continue the work on fined- nesdays as long as weather permits. You will be welcomed. . T U K_WI I A 10 W\ C OJNCIL LI TS Excerpts from the Town Council Meet- ing Minutes for September. The regular meeting of the Tukwila Town Council was called to order by the Mayor, Charles 0. Baker at 8:00 September 8, 1959. Councilmen "pre- sent were: Stan MLnkler' k. G. Rad- ford, .4nn Anderson,.R..K. Doyle and L. R. Frese. ti'. Harold Frye, Chairman of the Tukwila Advisory Council, informed the Council that the Advisory group was planning on getting out a month- ly newspaper uhhich is being sponsor- ed by the Tukwila Community Club. It was reported that 6 building permits were issued in -August, with a total- value' of $15;900.00 and $39.00 in fees. Mr. Frese reported' briefly on a School District meeting'he attended representing Mayor Baker. Mr. Baker read a letter he had sent to the Army Engineers regarding aid in flood control of the river. Mr. Minkler moved that the assist- ant to Mt. Zepp, Park, Enter and Street Superintendent; be placed on a monthly salary; seconded and car- ried. A report ryas made on the progress of Street Improvement. A recomMendation was presented by the Fb.;._ce Department asking for a new poi. - rsr. - MeetLnC:;6LisedLto• Scpt. 14th The -.'ecessedifibetwaf.1 called to order at 8:00 P.=.I`'1;; •Sept ]J. by Stan Milkier. Mr. Ihrtick W. McCartney made a request for permission to hold a dudc shoot on property south of"So. 154tb. He represented a Shooting -Club. A letter from the"Army Engineers suggested'.they.might help in our River improvement. - Meeting recessed to Sept. 21st. Recessed Meeting called to order 8:00 P.M. by Mayor Baker. Et. Frese reported for the com- mittee investigating the request for permission to hold a Duck Shoot. He reconmended,.that Ord. No. 109 Which forbids shooting in town, be revised to _allow organized clubs to receive permission for such shooting from the •Town Council. The Councilmen being agreeable, the proposed revis- ion was seconded and carried. Earle Parker, Town Marshal pre- sented a request for a change in Speed limits on Highway SSH 2-M. (Const to Rhge 2, Col. 1) THE HAZELNUT' Rzblished monthly by the Communi- cations Committee of the Citizens Advisory Council. Sponsored by the Tukwila Commit; Club and The Fireanaids Chairman Staff Freda Leahy Pat Hopper Virginia Reed Gaihrine Pipal Arlie Scott COUNCIL MEETING (Con't. from Page ].,Co]..,2) The Ralice Commission Joined in this request. Yr. Minkler moved that Town Council recommend to the State High- way Dept„to extend the 35 mile speed limit from the south entrance of the Foster Golf links north to a point- adjacent to Nick's' Auto .Wrecking,' the 35 mile zone to apply to both north and south bound lanes recom- mending also that the double line permitting NO PASSING in either dir- ection in this area be installed; seconded and carried, Mx. Frese moved we advertise for bids for rip rapping along the Dawam- ish and Green Rivers,: bids to be re- ceived until 8:00 'P. M. on October 19th, seconded and carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:45. ADVISORY . COUNCIL MINUTES Minutes of the Citiznns Advisory Council of Tukwila, Sept, 72nd. Meeting of the Citizen r Advisory Council of Tukwila was called to or- der at 8:00 by Chairman Harold Frye. Mrs. Kenneth Reed reported for Communications. The committee is working on the paper and plans to have it ready about the 1st of Oct, I4r, Richard d rowen gave a report for Annexation. They annexed the little store and Real Estate ‘office on 1511th. This building and property is owned by Mor. ?b}fril l an, The program res then turned over to Larry Frese who gave a talk on Town Government, explaining its functions. Councilman - Stan lankier, called attention to the fact that there has been several requests for permission to occupy trailer homes within the city limits of Tukwila. He stated that there was an ordinance prohibi- ting this. However there is now a new Ordins ante that, will permit a Trailer Park within the city providing they con- form to rules and regulations. If you wish any more information on this, you may contact Mr. Stan Minkier - Ch. 2-7017. Page 2 CITIZENS ADVISORY COUNC I L The Citizens Advisory Council will meet at the Town Hall, October 27th at 8:00:Pella Mayor Baker will present the town budget for the year. He will also present. a graphical summary of the town financial record since incor- portion, Election of officers for the Ad.. visory Council will be held. CHURCH NEWS let us take this time to welcome our very first Church. As everyone knows there is the Foster Tr.r:.'2a Presbyterian Church which has been here for nany years, but is a tzal y" just outside of our city limits. The new Church is the Baptist Church with Rev. Baker officiating. Services are as follows: Sunday School 9:45 A.M. Church 11:00 A.M. Young ioples meeting -6:30 Sun. Eve. Church 7:30 Sun. Eve. Prayer Meeting Ubdnesday Eve. Again *loom. POSTER -TGWU RUSBYTERIAN CHURCH Sunday School - 9:h5 Church - 11:00 A.M. kbmenfs Assoc. - 1st ;*d. of Month 12.00 noon K.O.B.A. Circle - 3rd ibd. 12 noon members homes Lois Newton Circle - 3rd Tues. 7:30 members homes Jesse Gibboney Circle - lith Tuesday 7:30 P,M. Mariners Club - 2nd Thurs. Eve. and Last Sunday of month 7:00 Inbstminister;Fellowship - Sun, Eire. 7:On P.M.1. Junior High Fellowship and Cho_;^ - Thurs. at 6:u0 P,M. Senior Choir - Thurs. 7:30 P.M, ST. THDNAS CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev, Anthony Palmasani Sunday Passes 7:00, 8:00,;9:15,10:30 5:30 P. M. Ubekday Mass 7:30,A. M. Baptism, Sunday 12:30 Confessions, Saturday 7:30 P. M. 1 to 8 grades Instructions Saturday 10 - 11:30 A. M. 9 to 12 grades Instructions Thurs. 7:30 - 8:30 P.M. Inquiry Class - 4ldnesday 8:00 P.M. MA PS Maps of the Town of Tukwila are available at the home Of Mrs. Lois Newton, 14210, 56th Ave. South for the sum of s+ .00. Page 3 TUKWI L A FIRE -- DE PT. The Tukwila Fire Department is a Voluuteer organization headed by ale( Nick Heinz. These men donate -'their time to learn methods of fire fighting and are on call all hours of the day and night to protect the homes and property, of Tukwila iresi- dentsa Additional firemen are need- ed. 7f you are over 18 and interest- ed contact a fireman for further in- formation. In case of fire call CH. 3-5353. DO NOT HANG UP the phone until it is answered. When the alarm is an auto• uratic, the closest fireman has to run at least a block to answer the phone. The fire truck will come to the fire in minutes but they MUST have your address. It may seem a long time to you when you are wait- ing for an answer, but they are com- ing as rapidly as possible and • much time will be saved it you wait until the phone is answered. This number is for fire ONLY. If you desire in- formation -,on any fire department business, call Nick Heinz at his home, CH. 2-8943. FIRE ALARMS Sept. 6th - Stump Fire Sept. 23rd - False Alarm PLA NNING C OMMISSION' Meeting - September 17, 1959 The Chairman welcomed Miss Helen Nelson of Renton Junction, Long - acres area, as a new member of the Tukwila PlanningComission, DiscUesion `was held on rezoning newly annesed area, known as the Fred Nelson property. It was moved to submit zoning plan of M-1 to the Tukwila Town Council. Requests were made for up to date bulletin boards. likely sites: No.1 back of Medosweet Dairy, No. 2, Tukwila Bans providing permission can be obtained. Concerning the washouts of the Duwamish River, the U. S. Army Eng- ineers have agreed to assist the Town of Tukwila when rework if deemed necessary. Water' Committee reported no pro- gress in obtaining an easement from the railroad in moving the main water line. '$eport of continued progress to beautify Tukwila Park. The Chairman asked for ideas on distribution of the new Tukwila bro- chure. Mr. C. T. Baker of Renton -Three Tree point road, stated that at the next regular meeting of the Tukwila Planning Commission, property owners of his area will submit a petition for rezoning. The next meeting pill be Oet. 15th va I I e.y Industri �! C omnni S Si n By Mayor Charles 0. Baker (This is the first of a series of an ticl'es concerning this newly formed commission; The Valley Industrial Commission consists of six representatives of each of the four municipalities; Tukwila, Renton, ;Sent, and Auburn. It was formed to cope with the common problems inherent in the industrial development'of their combined areas. I would like to take this opportunity to give you a few lights on the mo- tives behind ,my ,creation of this corm - mission. Tukwila is situated at the head of our potentially important indus- trial valley. We are at the cross- roads. Ever since our incorporation over 51 years ago we have been aware of our responsibility to the people of Washington. Now our dawn is upon us; and we, along with Kent, Renton, and Auburn, must move quickly to develop our valley in a manner most suitable to its occupants. As you know the Fbrt of Seattle had plans for the development of our valley for some years. They had fi- nanced studies, made elaborate plans, and told their story widely. Many people had come to rely upon the Fbrt's proposals. This was to be the way. We in Tukwila were not entirely sold on the Fort of Seattle plans. In our opinion it had some serious shortcomings. he thought private industry, investing its own money in an American plan of risk and profit, was the proper method of developing our valley. The Ibrt, however, had the authority and was proceeding along it, original line. This would have beer to take the land by pun.. chasecondemnation, developing it, and then leasing it to industry -- thus taking the land off the tax rolls and depriving the towns of a valuable tax base. All costs would have been borne by the taxpayers. Recently the Fort+s plans were overthrown by the Ub.shington State Supreme Court which held that some of the laws pertinent to the Fbrt's scheme were unconstitutional. Once the shadow of condemnation was lifted we moved ahead to put our program into action. I contacted the Mayors of Kent, Rentor and Auburn and asked them to join with mean creating this Valley industrial Commission. The commission has held one organ• izational meeting and two regular meetings. Each municipality sent six men who represent a good cross- section of the businesses and indus- tries in the bailey. To keep you informed of the commissions activ- ities, in order that you may support it, details of the work and plans will appear in succeeding articles. CALANDER FOR OCTOBER October 2 Orandmotherts Luncheon 5 Town Council Meting 7 Fire Practice 8 Associated Clubs of South 13 Tukwila Community Club 14 Fire Dertment Meeting 15 Planning Commission 21 Fire Practice 22 Community Club Luncheon 22 Fire Maids 27 'Citizens Advisory Council 28 Fire Department Meeting 12:00 noon 8:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. King County Foster Comm. Hall 8:00 Pao. 8:00 P.M. 8:00 P.M. 8:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. 12:00 noon 8:00 P.M. Meeting 8:00 ^.M. 8:o0 P,M, PERMIT NUMBER 1 issued at Tukwila, Uhshington