Black Diamond market is old-fashioned treasure

Originally published in the Enumclaw Courier-Herald, December 31, 2003

The following article is provided by a student in the journalism program at Green River Community College in Auburn.

By Gabe desGarennes
For The Courier-Herald

Wieslaw Broda’s holiday hams are a favorite item at Frank’s Meat Market in Black Diamond. (Photo by Jessica Keller)

Tucked away behind a wrecking yard deep in Black Diamond lies one of King County’s hidden treasures, Frank’s Meat Market.

Owner Wes Broda hopes the downtrodden business he acquired two years ago will remain hidden no more.

The 65-year-old business is run by Broda and his wife Krystyna, both of whom hail from Poland. With a grandpa and an uncle who were butchers, Broda was raised around the meat industry.

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Black Diamond: It’s official—new rezone becomes law

Originally published in the Voice of the Valley, December 30, 1987

By Eulalia Tollefson

A new ordinance that some citizens, city personnel, and reporters believed had passed December 3 was officially approved by the Black Diamond City Council Thursday, Dec. 17.

Three of Black Diamond’s five city council members—or a quorum—showed for the December 3 meeting and conducted business as usual.

After hearing testimony regarding the ordinance, councilman Bob Selland moved for approval. Jackie German seconded the motion and the two, constituting a majority, voted to approve the ordinance. Rich Palmer gave it a thumbs down.

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