BD Historical Society has new officers watching over treasures

Originally published in the Voice of the Valley, December 8, 2009

By Kathleen Kear

Watching over Black Diamond’s “House of Treasures”—the Black Diamond Museum—are newly elected 2010 officers for the Black Diamond Historical Society including (front row l-r) Don Malgarini, Dee Israel, JoAnne Matsumura, Donald Botts, (center l-r) Don Mason, Conrad Roberts, Keith Watson, Howard Botts, (back l-r) Gomer Evans and Ken Jensen. Not pictured—Clayton Mead, Harry Berry, and Anna Morris.

Newly elected Black Diamond Historical Society (BDHS) officers are looking forward to continuing their duties in 2010 as the caretakers of Black Diamond’s “House of Treasures”—better known as the Black Diamond Museum.

For 32 years, community members along with guests have enjoyed free admission to a wealth of knowledge gathered over the years by the BDHS for all to enjoy. Not only are visitors able to learn about the history and origin of the city, but they are also able to learn about the area surrounding the city.

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Black Diamond council studies new housing plan

Originally published in the Enumclaw Courier-Herald, December 8, 1983

A study proposing the development of single-family homes as well as rental units for low-income elderly on an 11-acre tract in Black Diamond was recently released by the Housing Authority of King County.

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