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Mens Club voices concerns about golf course care
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By Kevin Hanson Senior Writer
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Easter Eggs in Wilkeson
The lawn in front of Wilkeson Elementary School was brightly decorated Saturday afternoon with colorful plastic eggs, just waiting for the mad scramble that began at 12:30 Among those enjoying the day was 5-year-old Cynthia Cooper of Wilkeson. The egg hunt is hosted each year by the Wilkeson Eagles. Kevin hanson, The Courier-Herald
Pastor pleads not guilty to charges By Dennis Box Editor Malcolm Fraser, the Enumclaw assistant pastor of Sound Doctrine Church charged with first-degree rape of a child, entered a plea of not guilty Thursday during a King County Superior Court arraignment hearing.
Fraser, 39, is accused of sexual misconduct with a girl less than 12 years old. The alleged crimes were said to have happened seven years ago while he and his wife were living in the girl’s home. Fraser was accompanied by his wife and about six other members of the church during the arraignment. The plea was entered in Courtroom GA at the Regional Justice Center in Kent. Fraser has been ordered to have no contact with the alleged victim. He is being represented by Seattle attorney Ann Carey. She declined to offer a comment following Thursday morning’s hearing.
See CHARGES, Page 3
Members of the Enumclaw Mens Club have gone public with their concerns about the dayto-day upkeep at the city-owned golf course. For its part, the city disputes many of the recent criticisms while drafting a plan that would seek an outside vendor to manage the 18-hole course. Mens Club complaints came to a head the evening of March 26, when club member Brandon Chevalier addressed the Enumclaw City Council. While acknowledging the city is in a precarious financial position, Chevalier said club members were compelled to attend the council meeting “to voice some concerns we have with the playability of the community golf course.” Reading from a prepared statement, Chevalier complained about course issues ranging from tee box mowing and spraying weeds to the frequency with which cups are changed on the greens. “There’s nothing more frustrating or discouraging that playing from a dandelion patch or trying to find your ball in a hundred-foot-wide plot of chickweed,” Chevalier said. Regarding general maintenance issues, he noted, “These tasks are minimal in expense and should not even have to be discussed.” Club members also have concerns about larger issues like drainage, Chevalier said, noting that
See GOLF, Page 3
Malcolm Fraser leaves superior court with his attorney Ann Carey Thursday. Dennis Box, The Courier-Herald Shop TAX FREE with us until April 15th! Save sales tax on all hardware! Save DOUBLE the sales tax on all in-shop service & repair work!
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