1. “Yelm store chosen for hard-liquor tastings”
KOMO-TV 4 in Seattle reports:
“Starting next month, customers will get to try out samples at some liquor stores around the state, including Yelm.

The store at 1110 Yelm Avenue is one of the 30 stores participating in a year-long spirits tasting pilot program, the Washington State Liquor Control Board announced today [Aug. 18].”

“The store will be allowed one tasting event per week on either Fridays or Saturdays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.”

2. “Yelm Community Schools announces policy for free and reduced-price meals”
“Yelm Community Schools has announced its 2011-2012 school year policy for free and reduced-price meals or students unable to pay the full price of meals or milk.

Applications for the program are available online,” quoting KOMO-TV 4 News in Seattle.

3. “YELM: A potent ground attack and a new starting quarterback will depend this season on the Tornados big line, which averages 260 pounds”
“In coach Randy Swilleys three previous seasons at Yelm High School, his running backs have had the luxury of having mammoth-size linemen. This year, hes going a little smaller.

The Tornados wont have a 300-pounder on the line but will still enjoy a significant size advantage over most teams on the offensive and defensive lines,” quoting Meg Wochnick in The Olympian.