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Tow-truck tribute Area drivers assemble 74-truck procession Saturday in honor of Dennis Todd By CAROL LADWIG
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Traffic stopped, people waved signs, and a local man was remembered Saturday, when 74 tow trucks drove in procession from Snoqualmie to the Pass, then back through North Bend to Snoqualmie. The convoy was a tribute to Dennis Todd, owner of Todd’s Towing in North Bend, who died March 16 at the age of 58. He owned Todd’s Towing for 25 years, and had become a well-loved rescuer to many in the community. He was also wellrespected by many branches of law enforcement. Snoqualmie Police Chief Steve McCulley wrote in an e-mail message, “Dennis Todd was a long-time supporter of law enforcement and always willing to lend a hand when needed.” McCulley had worked with Todd as a Highway Patrolman covering Snoqualmie Pass. “Dennis was always a very welcomed sight when he arrived on the scene of our
collisions, often in the middle of a heavy snow storm. He will definitely be missed by Valley residents.” Extra Snoqualmie Police and Highway Patrolmen were brought in to help with the event Saturday, while the procession of tow trucks began their journey from the weigh station on I-90 and S.R. 18. The trucks proceeded to Snoqualmie Pass, then turned around, returning to North Bend through Truck Town, as officers directed traffic. The procession ended at Snoqualmie, where a memorial service was held at the Sno Valley Eagles Lodge. Guests were asked to wear overalls, in Todd’s honor. Todd was born in Seattle on March 31, 1956, to the late Janice and Vernon Todd. He is survived by his daughter Shilo Todd, of Federal Way, and his brother Brian Todd, of Spokane. Photos courtesy of Mary Miller
Top: Watchers on an overpass wave as the tow truck procession drives by Saturday. Right: A line of 74 tow trucks make up the memorial procession for the late Dennis Todd.
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By CAROL LADWIG and ALLYCE ANDREW SVR Staff
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Red Oak Residence Director Laure Ann Wilbert said repairs needed after the April 25, 2014, explosion are 98 percent complete.
Things are nearly back to normal in North Bend, since the April 25, 2014, explosion in the city. The debris has long ago been cleaned up, businesses have repaired and reopened, ditto for homes, and insurance claims have funded many of the repairs.
A few things will never be the same, such as the Run-A-Muck Café, under renovation when the explosion happened, a young tree on the site now growing at a distinct angle away from the blast, and the city’s Torguson Park. Directly adjacent to the 500 block of West North Bend Way, “ground zero” for the blast, the park was closed to the public for a day, while city staff checked for damages. They found them in the park’s storage building and restrooms. “The roof blew off that building, and settled back down,” said North Bend City Administrator Londi Lindell. “While we didn’t have to replace the trusses, they did have to be resecured.” SEE RECOVERY, 4
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