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The three lead horses barrel down the stretch toward the wire in Sunday’s Longacres Mile at Emerald Downs. Jockey Jennifer Whitaker and Wasserman (4) come up on the outside

A Mile-stone – and then some

In saving his best strides for last, Wasserman came home with another first.

The three lead horses barrel down the stretch toward the wire in Sunday’s Longacres Mile at Emerald Downs. Jockey Jennifer Whitaker and Wasserman (4) come up on the outside

Kent Reporter Community Briefs | Aug. 20

Radcliffe Place Senior Community will offer a free breakfast buffet and movie matinee Aug. 20 at the community, 13510 S.E. 272nd St., Kent. Breakfast starts at 8 a.m., with the movie following at 11 a.m. Advance registration is required. For details or to register, call Radcliffe Place at 253-631-8505.

Out & About in Kent | Aug. 20

Kent Soulful Sounds of Summer: Through Aug. 30. Noon-1 p.m. Tuesdays (in conjunction with Kent Summer Concert Series), 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays; 3-5 p.m. Saturday. Free concert series at Kent station. Performers include: Aug. 20, The Islanders; Aug. 23, 2 Buck Chuck; Aug. 27, Raucous Band; 1-3 p.m. Aug. 30, Jazz Horn Trio. Kent Station Plaza, 417 Ramsay Way. www.kentstation.com.

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Balance and fall screenings slated

The oil pastels of Daniel Wend – including the one pictured above – will be on display at the Auburn City Hall Art Gallery Aug. 25 through Sept. 19. The exhibit will also feature watercolor paintings by Jordan Cook. Visitors can meet both artists at a reception 5:30 to 7 p.m. Sept. 3. The gallery is located at 25 W. Main St.
The oil pastels of Daniel Wend – including the one pictured above – will be on display at the Auburn City Hall Art Gallery Aug. 25 through Sept. 19. The exhibit will also feature watercolor paintings by Jordan Cook. Visitors can meet both artists at a reception 5:30 to 7 p.m. Sept. 3. The gallery is located at 25 W. Main St.

Beware: Bats in King County may carry rabies

Bats in King County can have rabies, as an unidentified area couple recently found out when a bat they found in their house tested positive for rabies, according to Public Health-Seattle & King County.

Kent Human Services Commission gives thumbs up to 29 non-profit groups

The Kent Human Services Commission has recommended funding for 29 nonprofit programs to be included in Mayor Suzette Cooke’s 2009 proposed budget.

Jude Restis

Kent-Meridian alumnus Restis enters Marine Corps

Jude Michael Restis, son of Linda and Jude Restis of Kent, was commissioned Aug. 9 as a second lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps.

Jude Restis

Kent Hot 100 designed to help local businesses grow Chamber, college partner in program

For a new business, surviving the first five years is the hardest part.

Web site sees upgrade

Anyone who has logged onto www.kentreporter.com recently will have noticed a few changes.

S. Oregon hands Jaguars third straight football loss

An unusual dry spell continues for the King County Jaguars.

Encore: Kent tennis team will return to nationals

The Weakend Warriors are just as strong as ever on the tennis court.

Identity in fatal accident

A 20-year-old Kent man killed Aug. 13 when his motorcycle collided with a car has been identified.

Hearing set for man in luring incident

A 45-year-old Kent man continues to be evaluated by doctors at Western State Hospital to help determine if he is competent to stand trial on charges of luring a minor, in connection with a Feb. 25 incident that involved a 15-year-old Kent girl.

Kent jail inmates can receive job training

Inmates at the city of Kent jail soon will learn how to work as flaggers at construction sites as part of a job-training program, thanks to a grant from the Washington Jail Industries Board.

Report crime online

Kent residents now can use the city’s Web site to file non-emergency crime reports such as theft, identity theft, vandalism and harassing phone calls.

Kent resident James Hong

Kentwood grad joins Peace Corps

Kent resident James Hong, 24, is training in Cambodia as a Peace Corps volunteer.

Kent resident James Hong
Michael Pavel wears a Salish robe woven by his wife

‘Weaver’s Spirit Power’ | Out & About in Kent

Calendars are published Wednesdays and Saturdays on a space-available basis. Items for the Wednesday edition must be submitted by noon the previous Thursday. Items for the Saturday edition must be submitted by noon the previous Tuesday.

Michael Pavel wears a Salish robe woven by his wife
Klara Irmgard Austin

Klara Irmgard Austin

Klara Irmgard AustinKlara Irmgard Austin, a loving mother, passed away on August 16, 2008, at the age of 68. She leaves behind Karla, John, Petra,… Continue reading

Klara Irmgard Austin

RECREATION CALENDAR FOR AUG. 16

BASEBALLKENT CVAC GATORS TRYOUTSTryouts for this 2009 Sandy Koufax 13U team are scheduled for Aug. 16 and 23 on the upper field at Lindbergh High… Continue reading