INSIDE: Alzheimer’s is focus of November events, page 5. . . . Community Click! Readers share photographs of events from around town, page 11 . . . . T-Bonz offers big, beefy burgers, page 6 . . . White River’s Dickson cruises to 2A state’s third spot, page 14. . . .EHS’s Weiman leads Hornet runners at state meet, page 14 SPECIAL
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Krain receives historic status
Rainier is pitched to Speaker
By Brenda Sexton Staff Writer
By Kevin Hanson Editor
One of Washington’s most-powerful politicians toured the Rainier School grounds Friday, getting a first-hand look at the Buckley facility that has long served citizens with special needs. Speaker of the House Frank Chopp had been invited by fellow Democrat Christopher Hurst. Both serve in the House and Hurst represents the 31st Legislative District, which includes Buckley and the surrounding Plateau. The special tour was called as the state faces yet another huge budget shortfall. The facility, home to more than 350 clients, has been identified for possible closure in Gov. Chris Gregoire’s 2012 budget. The effort to save Rainier has always been a bipartisan one and Friday was no different. Joining the tour and lending their sup-
Frank Chopp, in back, and Rainier School’s Reagan Charuhas inspect stepping stones made by clients. Photo by Kevin Hanson/To view or buy photos go to www.courierherald.com.
port were Sen. Pam Roach and Rep. Cathy Dahlquist, the remaining two-thirds of the 31st District legislative contingent. Also attending was Buckley Mayor Pat Johnson, whose community would face financial hardship if Rainier School was phased out of the picture by the state. More than 850 people work at the facility and many reside in the immediate area. Roach, in particular, went on the offensive Friday, praising Rainier School while
Before a packed house, the King County Landmarks Commission gave The Krain Corner restaurant historical status Thursday night. More than 100 people crammed into the nooks and crannies of the more than 100-year-old Enumclaw landmark to show their support for The Krain. “The people at Krain really thank you,� owner Karen Hatch said. “It was a fun meeting. There were a lot of people there who care about the place.� Lauren McCroskey, committee chair, said the restaurant met the criteria, but the property has also been a social gathering place for the area for decades and was an enclave for immigrants to the Plateau. “The building was a lot of the glue that kept that place together,� she said. Although the building has had a number of additions, the integrity of the original portion still maintains historic importance. More than 250 residents signed Hatch’s petition lobbying for landmark status, while many of the communities longtime residents, including 101-year-old Orie Anderson, turned out for the event.
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Enumclaw aid car ready to roll By Brenda Sexton Staff Writer
The King County Fire District No. 28, Enumclaw Fire Department, is ready to roll out its latest aid car. The fleet addition is roomy inside and filled with features designed for patient and firefighter safety, including a power cot, which, through a power-lift function, can handle a load up to 700 pounds. The old system maxed out at 450 pounds. The lift system means firefighters are hefting and lifting patients up and down for transport, Chief Joe Clow said. “There’s less wear and tear on our firefighters,� he said. The department purchased two power cots at $10,000 apiece. Both were purchased with donated money, Clow said, noting the first purchase
was possible through donations the department receives from memorials. The second came from a $10,000 Fireman’s Fund Insurance Grant. The grant was initiated by Jill Vaitkus who works for Propel Insurance in Gig Harbor. Through her company, she was able to choose a department to receive the grant. “She picked us because her husband Darius volunteers here,� Clow said. The longer aid car is outfitted with an attendant chair, which provides emergency personnel a stable ride while working on patients; a child seat; backup camera; and a stair chair to help firefighters transport patients up and down stairways more safely. Cosmetically, the aid car looks a bit different from the others in the fleet with Chevron strip-
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