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Stars and Stripes Parade ready to roll Rules on By Kevin Hanson Senior Writer
The Stars and Stripes parade, a holiday tradition since 2000, is set to roll through downtown Enumclaw at noon Thursday. As always, parade participants will start at the north end of town, join the procession, and roll along Cole Street. Typically, downtown sidewalks are packed with adults - and kids scrambling
for candy. The Fourth of July favorite is sponsored by the Enumclaw Chamber of Commerce. This year’s grand marshals will be the community-friendly couple of Mike and Britt Nelson. Mike Nelson is an Enumclaw native and longtime superintendent of the Enumclaw School District; Britt Nelson served, until last year, as director of Plateau Outreach Ministries.
Kerry Solmonsen, the chamber’s events coordinator, said this year’s parade will feature some traditional favorites but will also boast some new additions. Primary among the newcomers is Thunder Dome Car Museum, an automobile showcase in Enumclaw. Owners are providing a sharp ride for the grand marshals and, additionally, entering some of the museum’s
showpieces in the parade. Solmonsen said an effort is being made to include red, white and blue vehicles. In keeping with a longstanding tradition, kids from the community are encouraged to decorate their bicycles, tricycles, Big Wheels and scooters and join the parade. They will gather prior to the parade on Cole Street between Battersby and Washington avenues.
pit bulls to be relaxed By Kevin Hanson Senior Writer
King County visits Enumclaw
King County held a town hall-style meeting last Tuesday, June 25, at the Enumclaw Expo Center Field House. South King County residents from Enumclaw, but also including Black Diamond and anyone in unincorporated King County, were able to interact with members of various county departments like Public Health, Metro, Animal Services, Parks, and more, as well as talk with King County Councilman Reagan Dunn. Photos by Ray Miller-Still
‘Spike’ seen in malicious mischief, arson By Ray Miller-Still Editor
An increase in vandalism and even arsons in Enumclaw has the local police department on extra patrols. The Enumclaw Community Facebook page blew up the morning of June 26 when a local posted about the Little Free Library near her home burning down, also damaging the nearby fence. According to EPD Cmd. Tim Floyd, there were two Little Free
Libraries that were burnt down that night. The first was at 1260 Marion St., which happened just before midnight, and another at the corner of Fell Street and Hillcrest Avenue at around 3 a.m. — both are roughly half a mile apart. “We’re working with the fire department to investigate those and coming up with a plan to tackle these arsons and graffiti issues we’ve had over the last couple of nights as well,” Floyd said. Several other Little Free
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Library owners have said they’ll be installing cameras to watch their libraries. Additionally, there appears to have been an increase in other malicious mischief crimes around the city: Floyd said there were around five incidents of graffiti — including at The Courier-Herald building — and Porta Potties being knocked over. “Our malicious mischief has taken a spike since school let out,” Floyd continued. “I’ve not seen a year like this where
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malicious mischief spiked as soon as school got out. Not to say that it’s a juvenile, but it leads one to believe that.” The Porta Potties were located at Montgomery Park, just a quarter mile away from the Marion Street Little Free Library. It’s unclear whether these incidents are related. No suspects have been named at this time, but Floyd said night patrols will be increased and juveniles after dark may be stopped and questioned.
When it comes to pit bulls, the city of Enumclaw has long maintained a strict “keep out” policy. There’s absolutely no gray area when it comes to the much-maligned dog: the Enumclaw Municipal Code strictly prohibits pit bulls within the city limits. Owners found in possession of such dogs are told to get rid of them quickly or face legal consequences, with enforcement action turned over to King County Animal Control. But change is in the air and it’s positive news for pit bull fans and families. Earlier this year, the state Legislature deemed that exemptions be made to current pit bull rules and the city of Enumclaw is following suit. An ordinance was supported during the City Council’s meeting on June 24 and is expected to receive final passage on July 8. The bottom line, barring a surprising turn of events: after Jan. 1, 2020, pit bulls will be allowed in town. But it’s not as simple as some might think — there’s a significant hurdle dog owners will have to clear.
ENUMCLAW’S CURRENT LAW The city has outlawed pit bulls since 1990 and is one of 27 jurisdictions throughout the state imposing some sort of breed-specific ban. In many cases, it’s limited to pit bulls but some cities and towns have included Rottweilers and certain types of mastiffs. See RULES, Page 10
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