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Local furball Simon has high hopes to be America's favorite cat. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Tired of national politics? Vote for your favorite cat instead

Local feline Simon is currently ranked sixth in the “America’s Favorite Pet” contest.

Photo by Ray Miller-Still Enumclaw’s Fantello Creamery was recently honored with A Greener World animal welfare certification, proving the farm’s dairy cows are well-cared for. Pictured is Paul Fantello and Luisa; all of the 20 cows have Italian names to honor Fantell’s grandmother.

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“Happy cows give great milk” — Fantello certified for animal wellness

A Greener World doesn’t hand out certifications willy-nilly, and their thumbs-up comes highly rated.

Photos by Ray Miller-Still Two business ribbon cuttings were held last week, one on either side of the river. First was for AIM, Inc., a local accounting firm, on Jan. 23 (AIM has been in business for a while, but only recently joined the Enumclaw Chamber of Commerce, hence the celebration); the second was for the Rainier Fresh Country Store in Buckley, which recently held a grand opening week.

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Two Plateau businesses host ribbon cuttings

AIM, Inc. and Rainier Fresh Country Store celebrated joining the Enumclaw Chamber and a grand opening respectively last…

Banners in Enumclaw’s City Hall show off the proposed layout and exterior design of a possible community center. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Open houses on proposed community center planned for March

Enumclaw residents will vote on the $21 million project in April.

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Courier-Herald seeking outside sales consultant

Come work for the local newspaper.

Photo courtesy King County United Way

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Free tax filing at Enumclaw library

United Way King County will be offering its services on Thursdays and Saturdays.

Photo by Ray Miller-Still The Enumclaw Rotary and the Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation met inside “The Foundation” on Jan. 15 to celebrate a grant of $70,000 so RFWF can finish renovations inside its new home.

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Enumclaw Rotary helps Rainier Foothills finish new building renovations

A new home for the local nonprofit is hoped to be open and operational in March.

Photo by Ray Miller-Still The Enumclaw pool will generally be open to the public through the next seven months of construction — just follow the signs to the back of the building to get inside.

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New pool entry way, party room construction underway

Work won’t affect swim programs - mostly - so make sure to check the city’s website and social…

Contributed photo Sandi and Salvador Moreno at Leony’s Cellars in downtown Enumclaw.

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Sip and stroll with local wineries at Wine and Chocolate

Make sure you stop by Enumclaw vendor Leony’s Cellars to try their Sultry Coffee port.

Photo courtesy Metro Creative Connection

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Parkinson’s group looking for new members

The next support group meeting is this Saturday at the library.

Former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling took on, and won, against local Chase Hooper in a jiu jitsu match last Friday. Photo courtesy FloGrappling

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Enumclaw’s Chase Hooper loses to Aljamain Sterling in split decision

The 15-minute match showcased two very different styles of jiu jitsu.

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‘I couldn’t say ‘yes’ any quicker’: Enumclaw’s Chase Hooper to grapple former UFC bantamweight champion

The match is scheduled for Jan. 19 at 8 a.m. PST, and will be streamed on TX7 Sports.

A picture of the bullet hole from the car that was struck on Jan. 14. Photo courtesy WSP

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Detectives seek witnesses for SR 164 weekend drive-by shooting

A driver heard shots outside Enumclaw near Olson’s Meats last Sunday and found a bullet hole in his…