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When visitors climb the steps to the field, they are now greeted by a large, concrete "baseball" that notes the historic significance of the 82-year-old venue. Photo by Kevin Hanson

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Historic Pete’s Pool ballfield reopens

A ribbon cutting was May 11, followed by a fastpitch game between Enumclaw and White River.

The Enumclaw Farmer's Market returns June 2, and will run through September every Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. New this year is the ability to use SNAP benefits to buy fresh produce — head to enumclawplateaufarmersmarket.org/programs/snap-and-snap-market-match/ to learn more. Pictured is a photo from the 2021 season. Photos by Ray Miller-Still

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At A Glance | June 2022 events

Graudations, music concerts, farmer’s markets, and the Buckley Log Show.

Troy and Kari Thomas with Reagan Dunn and Kevin Koppes, Executive Director of the Epilepsy Foundation Washington. Submitted photo

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Dunn honors Thunder Dome Car Museum after $60K donation

The museum is a nonprofit that donates to Epilepsy Foundation Washington.

Allan Thomas and his attorney John Henry Browne exit the U.S. District Court building in Seattle following his conviction on several of the counts he was charged with in the drainage district trial. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Jury sides with DOJ in Drainage District 5 case

Allan Thomas was found guilty of conspiracy, wire and mail fraud, and one count aggravated identity theft; Joann…

Photo by Ray Miller-Still 
Enumclaw’s City Hall had its first council meeting on Nov. 1, 1921. It was built for around $15,000 — or approximately $230,000 today, factoring in inflation.

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Enumclaw gearing up for city hall landmark presentation

Presentation will be held June 24 at the city council chambers

Athena Dean Holtz stands inside the new home of Redemption Press, an Enumclaw-based Christian book publisher. Formerly belonging to Almost Necessities, a gift shop, Holtz has preserved the light and airy atmosphere of the building in converting it to a bookselling and publishing house. Photo by Alex Bruell.

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Redemption Press takes over Enumclaw National Bank building on Griffin

For local publisher Athena Dean Holtz, it’s a new beginning in Christian publishing

The Enumclaw pool. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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King County Council approves $1.2 million grant for Enumclaw pool upgrades

Construction, which is expected to begin in 2023, will not block access to the pool.

Enumclaw High School’s west wing. Photo by Kevin Hanson

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Dunn donates retired vans to local school district, senior center

Two local nonprofits and the Enumclaw School District will soon be receiving some new wheels to help out…

Joann and Allan Thomas are flanked in court by their attorneys Terrence Kellogg (fourth from the right) and John Henry Browne (far right) on May 10, 2022. Judge Richard Jones is presiding over the case. Sketch by Seattle-based artist Lois Silver

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At drainage district corruption trial, it’s a tale of dueling conspiracies

Allan and Joann Thomas are in trial in Seattle on fraud charges.

Trucks lined Cole Street and its cross streets Saturday for the Northwest C10s Classic Truck show.

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Photos: Tricked-out trucks trek to Enumclaw

Car and truck enthusiasts spent the weekend partying and showing off their wheels in Enumclaw.

Allan and Joann Thomas have now been charged with conspiracy, mail fraud, wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and money laundering.

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Fraud, identity theft, and conspiracy: Trial to begin for Allan and Joann Thomas

The Enumclaw residents allegedly stole more than $460,000 from local taxpayers.

PHOTO BY KEVIN HANSON 
The regular season concluded in rainy fashion last week for South Puget Sound League 2A baseball players, but the campaign was a successful one for both local Hornet squads. Enumclaw High captured the league championship and White River finished in a second-place tie. Both teams were scheduled to open District 2/3 play Tuesday afternoon, EHS as the No. 2 seed into districts (vs. No. 7 Olympic) and White River as No. 4 (vs. No. 5 Steilacoom). Opening-round victories would bring semifinal games on Saturday; a Tuesday loss would mean playing again today (Wednesday) in a loser-out round. Above, White River’s Tyson Campbell completes an easy out during a recent home game on the Buckley campus.

Sports

Sports Roundup | May 2 — May 6

Scores for track and field, soccer, fastpitch, and more.

PHOTO BY ALEX BRUELL Isla Pringle, 2, is a bundle of energy at the Wabash Church while her brother Francis and mother Anna sit for a photo behind her.

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Local scout’s Heimlich knowledge kept his 2-year-old sister alive

It doesn’t hurt to know the basics of CPR and lifesaving measures, as Francis Pringle can tell you.