HomeMy WebLinkAbout1960-04 Hazelnut Newsletter - Volume 1 Issue 7THE HAZELNUT
Vol. 1 Issue 7 April 1960
COMMUNITY
CLUB
EASTEP, \EC,r
Th n of the Tukwila Fire Jeoa4
me are giving an Laster Egg Hunt at
th Tukwila Park on Laster Sunday,
April 17th, at 1:00. This party is
for`,all children living in Tuktizila.
\VOLUNT/\EEr S
The _artment is a
Volunteer organization headed by Chief
Nick Heinz. These men donate their
time to learn methods of fire fighting
and are en call all hours of the day
and night to protect the homes and
property of Tukwila residents. Addit-
ional firemen are needed. If you are
over eighteen and interested contact
a fireman for further information.
HELP
HAVE lL1.1 LI JLYEJ THE HAZELNUT? .
ke have been able to furnish the
paper to you free of charge through
the courtesy of The Tukwila Community
Club and The Firemaids.. Because of a
change in mailing regulations we will
now have an additional expense for
postage. So we have a problem -we're
short of money.
The time has come to impose o.., the
generosity of the citizens of Tukwila.
Those of you who wish to continue re-
ceiving the HAZELNUT may do so by
sending'your name .and address along
with your donation of a ,11.00 or more
to HAZELNUT, Box 75, Tukwila, (Nash.
A new mailing list will be made up
containing just the names of those of
you who really want to receive the
pa_)er.
The next regular meeting of the Tuk-
wila Comminity Club will be held on
April 12th at 8:00 ...•I. in the Club
Hall.
There will be a luncheon and a ,dant
sale at the Community Club Hall cn
Thursday, April 21, at 12:00 noon.
Donation of 65e, for adults and. 25 for
children. :Everyone volcano. Anyone
wishing to donate )1ants may do so by
contacting Mrs. Jon Lerhy at. Ch.2-o894
or Ars. Ho;? er at Ch.2-873.
NOTICE
The Carnival and S)aehetti ginner
planned by the Tukwila Community Cub
for April 30th. has been postponed un-
til late Fall. For further informatt
ion ?lease contact Mfrs. Hopper at
Ch. 2-8393.
1L ST R TUK ILA :RLsBYTEa,Lu CHll.lvl
Rev. Harold Lang
Sunday School 9:45 ; ..i.
Church • 11 !CO. A.A.
ST. THC PIAS C ,TTP LIC CHUM(;':
tev. Anthony :alines: ani
Sunday Masses 7:00 8:00 9:15 13:30 Ail
5:30 El
deekday Plass 7:30 A.ii.
FI P,EMI /AI DS
The Firemaids Fa,nily Ate at the
Tukwila Com:tunity Hall was a big succ-
ess. The P:iremaids wish to thank the
following merchants who donated nri_ze�
Tukwila Grocery, Foster Golf Course,
Jean Hair Cal'e, Flowers by L. .,
George Hughes :!`lying "A" Service Stat_
icn, Cartnars Camellia Gardens, Davise..
Sons Mobil- Se:a•rice, Brite House EzY'rer
Shop, Stranders i:ursery, FireE ane,
Home Hardti are, Yna -•ps .Tiverton Gar age,
Lees Riverton Iltarket, I;ikes aiverton
Barber Shop, Riverton Coffee- Cup,
Hl line Cleaners, Glen fillers ,testaur-
an_t, CIx',3; Sekery, Thri£tway, hc>aon-
alds Ila7ket, 'Riverton Feic'_hts Creamery
Pancake Louse, Leos Shell. Service,i t-
es.Salmon Eggs, Lees Beauty School
Spencers .ottery and Carl Carters Ser-
vice Statio'i.
The next meet in€ of the Air:_liary
will be held at the home of ..rs, _.on
Leehy - 141 -:,7 -57th Ave. S, en 1.1;2 ,ei
_pril
25 at F:00. Mrs. Jose.:
will assist as hostes3 for the
TUIKWILA C:1TI3T CHU Z.C..
Rev. Fa,er
Sunday .3ohoo1
i'orring Sefvice
Evening 3errices
9:45
11:00 1 .P1.
7:30 Sun. Eve.
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THE HAZELNUT
Published monthly by the Communication
Committee of the Citizens • Advisory
Council.
Sponsored by the Tukwila Community
;Club and The Firemaids.
Chairman
Staff
• Freda Leahy
gat Hopper
Virginia need
'Cathrine x'ipal
Arlie Scott
• Jane Merkle
VALLEY
INDUSTRIAL
C OMMViI S _TION
Ey Mayor Charles C. . Baker
The Legislative Council requested
the following organizations to attend
this meeting: Association of dashing -
ton Cities, Department of Commerce and
Economic Development, The Town of Fife
The Icing County Commissioners, The
King County canning Commission, The
Longview Fort Commission, Seattle Area
Industrial Council, Seattle Bert Comm-
ission, Tacoma :ort Commission, Tide -
haven, Tukwila, valla .galla Bort Comm-
ission, a.shington State Fort Author-
ities Association and Representatives
of South Center and Andover.
The Legislative CounciI consisted of
nine State Senators and nine members
of the House of Representatives. Ch-
airman of this group was State Senator
R.R. .Greive.
The Mayor of Fife and the .Mayor of
Tukwila were to represent the Cities
and Towns. E1r. Ray Graves was to he
saokesman for Tidehaven, an unincor-
porated residential district within
the iort of Tacoma's boundries. Immed-
iately after receiving this notice to
annear before this very distinguished
group, I called Mayor Joe Vraves of
Fife so that we could _plan our program
supporting the position of the Cities
and Towns. Due to conflicts with his
business, Mayor Vraves stated that it
was impossible for him to attend.
Again Tukwila was alone. Realizing
that we were confronted by the most
formidable group of organizations in
the State of .dashington and were alone
left me with a feeling of numb despair
ath more time for meditation, some-
thing that my father taught me Icept
going through my mind. "Son, always
try to make sure that the thing you
are doing is right; if you believe it
is, stay with it no matter what hap-
pens." Ab.firmly .believed we were
(Con't to Col.2 ig.2)
(Con't from 2g.2 Coll )
right. 4te would appear and defend our
position alone to. the best of our
'ability.
Considerable time was spent accumu-
lating the necessary details. and pre-
paring the method of .ore;;entation.
Many members of our Council and rlan-
ning Coi.' fission were ,resr n•;• at the
hearing. 'bile the task of suokeelan
was given to the :Mayor, I will always
appreciate the sincere support given
me by cur groups.
Councilman Stan iMinkler compiled an
impressive report of events as they
transpired at this .hearing. After
wards he presented me o-ri.th a cony.
Sind my memories of tis four hour
ordeal are noir rather hazy the root of
the facts and tate xa t.; er this .art-
icle will be taL:e.i : a the i Winkler
report.
"Chairman Greive o neae _? the : r •fling .
by saying that the cert District.; and
small towns were at some deree of
disagreement on annexation and zoning.
Foints presented to his committee were
1. That Bert Districts should have
first rights in Planned Areas.
2. Small towns were annexiiig large
pieces of potentially industrial
property and were rezoning it so
that Bert Districts could not lc
Cate certain types of Industry.
Mayor Barer of Tukwila was asked to
speak first. He was promised ised full
ti:ae to complete his explanation; also
time for rebuttal.
Mayor Baker read from State lawscn.
Planning and Zoning in regards to the
powers of Fourth Class towns. He then
read a letter from Governor Rosellini
on his views on.,oning and :fanning in
the State of dashington. The Mayor
explained Tukwila Zoning, stating that
the narrow part of the Valley vas not
suitable for Heavy Industry, as the
tort has it planned. He read a news
release given to the Font of Seattle
for their use. It was never published.
He stated that Tukwila had, at all
times, been willing to cooperate with
the sort. He also stated that the
U.S.Army Enginees had said that Tuk -
wila had in no way hindered or hurt
any future development of the Duwamish
Valley. Also presented was a news item.
from the 'november 13, 15'57 Jeattle
Times in which all thrre Comiseioners
had stated that they felt that lrivate
Industry could develop the land in the
area in question. 'Mayor i3aker then
spoke on the danger of taking home
rule from any town. Such laws trould
not only deprive Tukwila of hone rule
but would also . destroy it for all
cities and towns, whether they are
large or small.
:'.s to touns annexing land, he stated
(Con't. to Col.1 *. 3)
ie e 3
Vialgy Industrial
(Con't. from Pg.t Cel.!)
that in our area it was a matter of
the land annexed either going to Rent-
on or Tukwila. Since it was within our
area of growth we annexed it. It is
our belief that Tukwila is just as co-
operative as the City of Renton might
have been. He also stated that cities
must not be deprived of annexation as
it is the only method by which they
can grow and develop. He pointed out
that the City of Seattle is the net
results of forty-four. annexations.
• Mayor Baker then summed up his talk
by again stating that the Town of Tuk-
wila would alwrays cooperate with
everyone concerned but did not feel
that we should be deprived of our
rights given us by State Laws."
In order to be brief I have left out
all except the pertinent facts of the
Dinkier report. The opening statement
had taken about an hour. The period
for questioning Tukwila was now to be-
gin. It was at this pcint that, for
the first time, I was aware that we
were nutting our case in a favorable
light, Unen one of the Senators made
the statement that he believed that
Tukwila pias rigry fully try ng to nro-
tect the =.ntareet of their citi2ens.
Also that they had honestly tried to
coo eer t.e aed that the fort of Seett'.e
had failed to try to work out a sol-
ution. He was of the opinion that the
Legislative Council's time was being -
taker. un without just r.eaeon and the
hearing s'. a ?_d be ter:n;.na:; d at this
point. Senator Greive seemed to be
thoroughly enjoying his role as Chair-
man of the Legislative Hearing and
ruled that we continue.
I•dext Article - Tukwila questioned.
F1 ESE PERMITS
Fire Permits will be needed -
Anril 15th until further notice. They
may be obtained at the Towyn Hall or
from Bill Aliment at the Golf Course.
ADVISORY
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Ron Doyle, Town Councilman, will
speak at the regular meeting of the
Advisory Council on April 25th.
The subject under discussion will be
the control of pollution and flooding
in the Dwiamish River Valley.
"Everyone is urged to come to the
meeting and learn about the actions of
the city officials regarding flood
control," said Chairman Harold Frye .
" It is urgent that we learn about a
plan for dumeing sewage effluent into
the waterway while there is time to
assist in preventative action."
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TOWN O U N C. f L
Excerpts from the Torn Jouncil meeting
Minutes for March.
The regular meeting of the Tukwila
Town Council was called to order by
the Ir^ enr, Charles C. i:eker, at 8 rr•i .
Counc::i._qe?resent were Stan 'inkler ,
A.G.i L cr i, vµrnn Anderson, R.h..; oyle,
and Stun Jmitb. Mayor Baker asked
Bill Alir.^e_lt•, Jerry Hamilton and Gene
Ives, candidates for Councilmen, to
sit with 'the touncil at the Council -
table.
Mr. Dinkier reported two building
permits issued in February. He also
reported new street signs throughout
town.
Pill Aliment sugrested tate town look
into the offer by a private firm to
provide Rodent control. Magor Palter
named *rn Sanderson and Mr. riacif.:x•d to
join a committee of two from the Fire
Dept. to n:,udy such an offer.
Mr. Richard Bowen, Chairman of the
Annexation Co.:mittee, presented a pet-
ition for annexation of an area lying
vest of 53rd. Ave. S. and seeth of :o.
154th. He stated the petition was
signed by owners of more tact 75,0 in
value of the area seeking anrexation.
Meeting receesad.
A specle1. meee'ng was held on Mar.
)J.. The Cc a'1 net jo_ nt':•.r with the
y
Tukwila i9:N.1f,'.^g +_•OSL'7L.5;,].^��. to study
the Detre Pl.n to c. op eLa ent from
their Sewage i;r... cs=... P.'rn in the Ju_
wam:L; h i •?, it Black River Junction.
The reclosed meeting was called to
order cal ;March 21.
Magor Baker re ortea presenting res-
olution No. 126, protesting the du) -
ing of effluent into the Duwamish
river, to the Hearing on this proposal
of Metro.
A letter from the City Clerk of
hirk'_ald was read in which he suggest-
ed tl.e Association of Valley Cities be
reactiava ted. The Corn,.:.7. agreed.
A letter from tee Twa.-i.l_ rlanning-
Com:iission reco.11enc'.ed to the Council
that the iC = .3Ii i1 5o_ie on _ nteru eban
So. for northbou_.,.. 'F etended
northerly frc.:; •,resent terminus,
in ircnt of Nick's auto .wrecking, to a
point just north of the intersection
of Tetsrurban So. and S. 133, and that
the cress walk at the intersection of
Interurban S. and 52nd. S. be moved to
the north side of 52nd. S. and a sign
be placed there. Ar. i;inkler moved
this recommendation be a.>>roved and
the State highway Dept. so advised,
seconded by ,4r. Radford and Carries.
HAPP y
EASTER
CALENDAR KR A1RIL 1960
April 4 Toun Council Town Hall 8:00
6 btibmens Association Foster -Tukwila Pres. Church 12:00 noon
6. Fire Dept. Practice Fire Hall 7:00
12 Community Club geeting Tukwila Community Hall 8;00 P.A.
13 Fire Dept. Meeting Fire Hall 8:00 2.14
14 Associated Foster Community Hall 8:00 P.
17 Easter Egg Hunt Tobin Fark 1:00
20 Fire Dept Practice Fire Hall 7:00 2.14
21 Community'Club Luncheon Tukwila Community Club 12 :00 no -n
21 ilanning Com::iission Town Hall 8:00 P.M.
26 Citizens Advisory Council Town Hall 8:00
27 Fire Dept. Meeting Fire Hall 8:00 P.M.
28 Fire Maids 14117 -57th Ave. So. 8:00 1).M.
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