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CENTER FROM 1 to much-needed medical appointments. When first-timers walk through the doors, she said, the typical response is, “I had no idea all this was going on in here.” The most important thing a senior center can do, Nickum said, is to provide a gathering place, where companionship is key. A leading problem facing older Americans is “social isolation,” she explained, noting that those who sit home along have greater incidents of chronic illness and a general lessening in their quality of life.
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The Enumclaw Senior Center sprang to life 40 years ago on Porter Street, occupying space in the Education Building of
Calvary Presbyterian Church. Margaret Yonkers was hired to manage the site, which was operated by Senior Services of Seattle/
of the Governmental Operations Committee and pointed out she was a key supporter of I-1185, the two-thirds majority vote requirement to raise taxes. “Olympia tends to see numbers,” Roach said. “I see people.” On education reform and funding, she said, “I know the value of a college or technical education. We need to engage more parents in the process. We need to provide more world language opportunities. We need to fully fund education.” Roach also said she is known for demanding Child Protective Services reforms, and said she has
personally helped children remain with qualified biological families. Roach supports the initiative and referendum process. “Liberals, conservatives, teachers, seniors, all of us want direct access to making law. Sometimes you can’t trust the legislature to do the right thing. That’s why I fight to defend the people’s right to initiatives and referenda.” Roach and her husband Jim have been married 43 years, have five children and 16 grandchildren. Roach is being challenged for the seat by 31st District Rep. Cathy Dahlquist, R-Enumclaw.
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room. In the past year I’ve learned a lot about another option – mediation – as I work toward becoming a certified mediator. I observe or participate in disputes at the Center for Dispute Resolution in Tacoma. Most of the disputes are related to divorce, particularly adjustment of parenting plans. Most couples have trouble talking to their former mates or partners. Because of their avoidance issues, their children are having problems. As I observe mediations, I am amazed, over and over again, how mediation can change the behaviors of parents who finally muster the courage – or are required to come into mediation by the court – to finally look at their ex-spouse and discuss the differences between them that they have avoided for years. It’s a sign of strength, not weakness, to admit that you need help to face your elephant. Mediator services are available in Tacoma and the Pierce County Center for Dispute Resolution at 253249-3657 or at the Dispute Resolution Center for King County at 206 443-9603. They deal with all types of disputes including: parent-teen issues, landlord-tenant, foreclosures and divorces.
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in 1990, beating Mike Todd by 345 votes, and most recently beat Matt Richardson in 2010, getting 67 percent of the votes cast. “I want to continue to work with Buckley residents to more firmly establish Rainier School, which is under threat of closure,” her release continued. “I want to secure additional funding for the new Sumner YMCA and continue working to protect farmers and property owners near Lake Tapps from onerous regulations.” The senator is the chair
Familiar faces from the center’s past include entertainer Palmer Peterson and Dorothy Clark. Photos provided by Enumclaw Senior Center.
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King County. The city of Enumclaw showed its commitment and support of seniors by allowing the program to move into 1350 Cole St. in 1980. Shortly after moving into the new location, the Christmas Eve windstorm of 1982 hit with a vengeance. Much of the building was damaged and several months of repair was needed. Sacred Heart Catholic Church donated space and lunch was prepared and served there from January through March of 1983. Yonkers retired in 1986 and Dianne Ronngren took the reins in 1985, serving until 1991. “She served the seniors and the senior center with great love,” Nickum said.
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