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Development looms at drive-in site Poor economy, Public hearing Monday neglect, breed big problem – abandoned cats By ROBERT WHALE

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The sign out in front of the Valley 6 Drive-In Theaters says, “closed for the season.” Events under way right now, however, might soon tell if the Valley 6

– one of only six of its kind remaining in the state – has shown its last picture show. An ordinance and a master development agreement between the owners of the property, the Robertson Properties Group, and the City of Auburn specifying how the site is to be developed, is making its way through various City subcommittees to an up-

or-down City Council vote, possibly by this fall. Council approval would allow the RPG to begin offering about 70 acres of property, that is, the Valley 6 site and several adjacent properties at the city’s north end, for office, retail and residential development.

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animals, especially cats,” Welker said. “But in the last year-and-a-half, it has been devastating. There are so many stray animals out there, particularly cats, that I wouldn’t even begin to know where to start to name a number. And Auburn happens to be one of the worst places.” How bad is it? MEOW, a large rescue organization in Kirkland, has a 150-cat waiting list. The Humane Society in Bellevue, which adopted out 250 cats in September, has a 6-to-12 month waiting list. Homeward Bound doesn’t even bother to make a waiting list anymore. The poor economy has much to do with the uptick in the feline misery index.

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Connie Welker, a cat lover all her life, joined a local cat adoption organization four years ago. But Welker doesn’t especially want the public to know which one right now. And when you hear what she deals with every day, you’ll know why. Welker has a big problem, but cats aren’t it. People are her migraine. Stark human irresponsibility is cramming shelters, rescue organizations and humane societies past the bursting point with felines, creating a terrible situation in King County and across the nation. “It was bad to start with because I didn’t realize there were that many

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Robin Halbert, owner of Proper British Bacon and Meats, displays his gigantic, awardwinning, marrow at his Auburn shop. The marrow, part of the squash/zucchini family, tipped the scales at 87 pounds, setting a state record as recognized by the Pacific Northwest Giant Pumpkin Growers. Halbert’s entry broke the previous mark of 69 pounds held by grower Erin Huff of Aberdeen. “I did it for fun,” said Halbert, one of the state’s top pumpkin growing competitors. “I didn’t know it would get out of hand.” MARK KLAAS, Auburn Reporter

Auburn’s Cindy Ross tries a 1947 Mark V helmet and diving suit on for size. Dressed in 190 pounds of gear, the vintage suit-clad Ross was submerged in 10 feet of water at Lake Stevens. COURTESY photo, Bill Battan Photography

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The Auburn Community Players takes audiences over the rainbow

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with the troupe’s presentation of the musical, “The Wizard of Oz”. The classic premieres 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Auburn Avenue Theater. “Oz” evening performances continue Saturday, and next weekend, [ more ‘OZ’ page 12 ]

TAKING THE PLUNGE WITH HER PASSION Career switch rewards bold businesswoman BY MARK KLAAS mklaas@auburn-reporter.com

Seeking adventure and a change of pace, a more robust life and less grind, Cindy Ross found what she was looking for in the world of commercial

diving. No small leap of faith for a 30-something, former car saleswoman. “My passion is teaching, and diving is just a real cool thing to teach,” said the Auburn woman. “(Diving) has a lot of life-changing applications for people. It opens up a world that not a lot of people can go to.”

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to the problem. “They move out of their apartment and either leave the cats in there until the manager finds them or they just put them out on the street. We don’t pick them up under any circumstances because we don’t have the means to do that. A lot of them are killed by coyotes, who enjoy the lunch. A lot of these people are putting out pregnant mothers.” Finally, there are the well meaning who pick up strays. “Instead of trying to find

it a home or checking to see if it belongs to somebody, they just pick up a phone and call somebody and say, ‘Come and get it,’ or ‘I’ll even bring it to you.’ They don’t want to do any work themselves, but they feel real righteous that they have rescued an animal. And we are left to pick up the pieces,” Welker said. “A little backyard rescue can be good, but sometimes it turns into a hoarding situation, like the guy who got busted with 100 dogs the other day. And I’m the bad

guy because I keep saying, ‘I can’t take ‘em, I can’t take em!’ We have as many as we can take right now, and our first obligation is to those.’” Most people don’t even realize how serious the stray cat problem has gotten, partly because cats are clever and know how to hide. The good news is that this is a human-caused problem, and humans can solve it. The most important thing people can do is to get their pets spayed and neutered. But for some reason or other, Welker said, people will take their dogs in to get them neutered, but they don’t think that is necessary with cats. “That mentality boggles my mind, but it’s out there,” Welker said. “There’s a feral cat spay and neuter operation in Kirkland, an assembly line, and we need to have that on the south end. Somebody finds a cat, but even if they want to keep it, they don’t want to drive to

Lynnwood to get it fixed, and they don’t want to pay $150 bucks to see a vet.” Welker applauds the effort by the Auburn Valley Humane Society to set up a shelter in conjunction with the City of Auburn’s animal control operation. But, she said, the sheer number of cats will make the job tough. “King County Animal Control has been doing this for a very exorbitant amount of money and the cities can’t afford it any more. With King County you are dealing with people who had other King County jobs, and the county put them charge of the shelter, and they are getting up to $100,000, plus benefits, and they are all union. You can put new leadership in there, but these people won’t listen to new leadership and they will continue to do things their way. “This situation is heart breaking, it just wrenches my heart every day, and people do it over and over,” Welker said.

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Too many people who are losing their homes put off finding a place for their pets until the moving trucks are literally ready to hit the road. Only the do they get on the phone and make their frantic, increasingly urgent, and finally angry phone calls. But by then, there’s no place for the cats. “The last thing that people seem to be able to grasp is that they need to find a place for their animals long before the day that they

are moving out. People get mad at me because I say that we’re fosters and we don’t have any more room. They say, ‘Well, what am I supposed to do?’ They’re all but cussing me out. And I can sympathize with them to the extent that these are their pets, but why didn’t they think of their pets three or four months ago? I’m finding that the problem is that no one is aware of anything other than their own little space.” Renters evicted from their apartments contribute

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City dedicates new gym, activity center By ROBERT WHALE rwhale@auburn-reporter.com

Kids of all ages gave sweaty, enthusiastic thumbs-up to Auburn’s new 9,850-square-foot gymnasium and activity center Tuesday night, rocking and rolling with its first games of badminton, basketball, floor hockey and more. “It’s really big,” said Jared Bernardo, 12, breathless from jumping up and down inside the kiddies’ indoor playground hauled in for the occasion. “I like basketball and all the games they have – and the bouncy house.” “It’s just cool and open,” said Camaeron Engen, 12, who plans to stop there for after-school basketball. City officials dedicated the fa-

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cility at Les Gove Park, 910 9th St. SE, giving the public its first look one week ahead of the official opening day. The City of Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Department will oversee operations of the new facility. Participants can drop in to a variety of programs scheduled throughout the year, including open gym basketball and volleyball, a teen after-school program, an indoor playground designed for ages 5 and under, family nights, and rock climbing instruction. “It’s the first time I’ve seen it, and it’s wonderful,” said Auburn School Board President Craig Schumaker. “A partnership between the City and the district would

Kasa Brown targets the hoop during the official unveiling of Auburn’s new gymnasium and activity center Tuesday. ROBERT WHALE, Auburn Reporter

be great, and we could run some activities buses over here.” “It connects up parts of Au-

burn: it connects the youth who will soon be taking over the teen center on this (east) side with our seniors at the senior center on this (west) side,” said Auburn Mayor Pete Lewis. Daryl Faber, director of Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation, noted that the building had originally been slated for opening June 24, but an especially wet winter and spring played havoc with those best-laid plans. BLRB Architects, a Tacomabased architectural firm, designed the building and general contractor Christensen Inc. built it. As part of the project, the City commissioned a public art piece, a two-panel, 13-by-13foot, painted steel artwork by artist Bruce Myers representing the local landscape. Flanking each side of the climbing wall, the most recent addition to the City’s Public Art Collection. references the elevation of landscape as the climbers ascend. retirement communities

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The seating boulders surrounding the wall are a physical reminder of the natural settings where the sport of climbing began. Organized programs include futsal (an indoor soccer league), volleyball and basketball leagues, specialized recreation leagues, and preschool sport classes. Additionally, birthday party packages are offered using the gymnasium as an activity center complete with a party host, pizza or a birthday cake, and treat bags for birthday party guests. The facility also will be available for rentals and other special events. The new activity center and gymnasium complements the 21acre recreational and educational Les Gove Community Campus that serves the entire community. The cluster of amenities includes a library, Parks and Recreation Administration Building, Senior Activity Center and White River Valley Museum.

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[4] October 14, 2011 This week’s…

Police Blotter The Auburn Police Department responded to the following calls for service, among many others, between Sept. 29 and Oct. 10:

Oct. 4 Drunk: 12:57 a.m., 1400 block of 6th St. Northeast. Police arrested a man for being drunk and in control of a motor vehicle after officers beheld him snoozing away at the wheel, engine running, vehicle in drive, foot on the brake pedal. Police

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also cited the liquored-up fellow for having an open bottle of booze in the center console. Commercial burglary: 2 a.m., 2705 Auburn Way N. A man as yet unknown smashed the front door glass at Pawn Exchange, entered and broke a glass case containing iPods and other personal electronics. The store planned to take inventory to check exactly what was missing.

Oct. 6 Theft from car: 7:18 a.m., 301 Oravetz Place SE. Somebody broke into a teacher’s car and stole her purse while she was working at Illalko Elementary.

Oct. 7 Vandalism: 8:30 a.m., 1100 block of 12th St. NE. A woman reported that her estranged husband had come to her home and commenced to beat on the door, causing fresh damage to a screen door. Police arrested the man for malicious

Oct. 5 Git out! 3:53 p.m., 1101 Supermall Way SW. Three male varmints made such undisclosed pains in the head of themselves at the SuperMall that they got the order to leave said

mischief, and he fessed up to kicking on the door. Theft: 3 p.m., 1341 Auburn Way N. A woman accidentally left her debit car in a cash machine, whereupon a thief took advantage by slurping up cash from her checking account without her say so, sometime between Sept. 19 and Sept. 21. Vandalism: 9:05 p.m., 2900 block of M Street Southeast. An Auburn resident complained to police that somebody had dumped a can of paint on the street, damaging his vehicle.

Oct. 8 Trespassed: 2:40 p.m., 124 2nd St. SE. A man got the boot from the Rainbow Cafe for threatening employees and customers. Theft: 4:40 p.m., 762 Supermall Drive SW. Police arrested a woman for stealing $1,294.06 worth of undisclosed items from Walmart. Robbery: 9:29 p.m., 30900 block of 124th Avenue SE. A man told police that two guys with box cutters tried to rob him.

Oct. 9 Boosting bras: 3:43 p.m., 1310 Supermall Way SW. A manager at the SuperMall Victoria’s Secret called to say a woman had stolen 19 bras valued at $960 in total.

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Fire & Rescue Blotter

Service call: 8:05 a.m., (South Auburn). Firefighters responded to a garbage truck stuck in the low-hanging power lines in a residential neighborhood. The driver stayed inside the vehicle to avoid electrocution while Puget Sound Energy secured the power and lifted the line, enabling the driver to back out of the area. Nobody was hurt and no property was damaged.

The Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 149 calls for service between Oct. 3 and Oct. 8, among them the following:

Oct. 3 Aid call: 10:24 a.m., (Auburn). Valley Com dispatched firefighters and King County Medics to a construction site near the Auburn Post Office to help a man struck in the neck by a kickback from a 10-inch circular saw. King County Medics transported the man to Harborview Medical Center in stable condition.

Oct. 7 Fuel spill: 3:29 a.m., (Lea Hill). Firefighters responding to a fuel spill at Green River College discovered that a passenger vehicle fuel tank had accidentally ruptured and dumped some 15 gallons of gas into the parking lot. Firefighters used absorbent materials to mop up the spill and called the Department of Ecology before handing the problem off to college maintenance staff.

Oct. 4 Aid call: 12:44 p.m., (Pacific). Firefighters helped a man who had injured his knee and a private ambulance transported him to Auburn Regional Medical Center (ARMC).

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Oct. 5 Fire alarm: 6:27 p.m., (Algona). Firefighters responding to an automatic fire alarm arrived on scene but could not see any problem with the building. After investigating, firefighters determined that a construction worker had probably set off the alarm accidentally.

Mutual aid: 1:42 p.m., (Kent). VRFA firefighters responded with Kent Fire to 132nd and Kent-Kangley Road for a commercial fire. First arriving units found a fire in a pizza restaurant in the center of a strip mall. VRFA firefighters helped with evacuation and overhaul.

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City Council races bring clear choices Two came with prepared scripts, two spoke more off the cuff. Based on reactions and sound bites from last week’s debate, the Auburn City Council races offer distinct personalities, credentials and choices for voters. All of which should make for an interesting kick to the finish line for the Nov. 8 general election, less than three weeks away. Four candidates squared off in a public debate co-sponsored by the Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce and Auburn Reporter at the downtown Auburn Avenue Theater. The debate proved more informational and rhetorical than contentious and emotional. Two seats are up to join the five others on the City Council. Virginia Haugen, the fiery incumbent, faces a formidable challenge in John Hayes Holman, a retired police officer of more than 30 years of service, for Position 5. Retired air traffic controller Wayne Osborne and locksmith Frank Lonergan are battling for Position 7, a seat held by Lynn Norman, who is not seeking reelection. Like Norman, Sue Singer is not seeking reelection, opening the way for Largo Wales, former ACAP Child and Family Services director, to fill the unopposed Position 1. When the new City Council convenes in January, it promises to take on a new personality. Lost will be the experience of Norman, who served two four-year terms, and Singer, the deputy mayor, who is finishing her fourth term in office. But the new faces provide promise. The unmistakable passion and commitment to serve could be heard in their voices and traced in their expressions. The consensus-building-conscious Holman, a longterm resident, has devoted a lifetime to public service. The forward-thinking Osborne, has prepared himself for this day, having attended more than 250 council and various subcommittee meetings in the last three years. “I am ready,” said Osborne, a member of the City’s Planning Commission and the Airport Advisory Board. “I know how the City works.”

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● Q UO T E O F NO T E : “I’m not in favor of red light (camera enforcement). It does bring a lot of money to the City, but that’s the wrong reason (for having them).

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“Should the City continue to subsidize the struggling Auburn Golf Course?”

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Baunach is right fit for school board Our children’s education is one of the most important things we can support. On the Nov. 8 ballot, I strongly recommend voting for longtime school supporter, Anne Baunach. Auburn schools deserve quality leadership, and Anne will make a significant difference in our students’ education. Anne’s credentials, experience and enthusiasm will contribute greatly to the leadership of our schools. Anne’s professional career includes leadership positions in higher education and the nonprofit sector. In her volunteer efforts, she has served our children in so many ways: Auburn Citizens for Schools; Auburn Public Schools Foundation; Community in Schools Advisory; and Auburn School District’s communication, boundary and strategic planning committees. For the past 10 years, Anne has volunteered countless hours to public education because of her commitment to providing our local students with best possible education. As a concerned and informed parent of two children attending Auburn schools, Anne has continually been a part of creating solutions instead of pointing out public education’s problems.

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I urge you to vote for Anne Baunach for Auburn School Board on Nov. 8. – Daryl Thompson

Haugen listens to our needs A huge thank you to Councilmember Virginia Haugen from the southeast Auburn residents. We need to keep you on the City Council. We have lived for the last year with a burned out and boarded up house on the corner of 33rd and R Street. Nothing was happening until we made her aware of the problem. It now appears efforts are under way to clean up the site. Such properties can be an attraction for vagrants and drugs leading to crime. We are a small community of single-family homes with many residents living in the neighborhood for 30 to 40 years. We do not want to see

our neighborhood deteriorate when the homes are purchased by property speculating realtors who do not maintain them. Thank you, Virginia, from all of us … 33rd Street to 37th who have had to look at the mess every day. – Tom and Deanna Briese

Support Osborne for City Council I met Wayne Osborne when I moved to Auburn 40 years ago and found him one of the most congenial men I have ever come across. He gets along with everyone and listens to all opinions with respect. He also does his homework and researches ideas and projects so he knows the subject matter at hand. Then, having made a decision on what action to take, he stands his ground while working with those around him to gain consensus on his views. He is not a “yes” man and doesn’t win all his battles, but everyone is a friend and respects his position when events move on. Some years ago, Wayne increased his interest in city activities. Since that time, he has attended numerous committee meetings, researching their proposed actions and affecting change when he thought it was called for. He now sits on the [ more LETTERS page 7 ]

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... GOING GREEN Volunteers needed to complete planting project at AEP Auburn’s newest treasure is taking shape. Construction on the city’s first elevated boardwalk in a wetland is progressing with more than 400 feet of the 1,200-square-foot boardwalk completed in the Cityowned and -operated Auburn Environmental Park (AEP).

The boardwalk will traverse the park between West Main Street and the City’s existing bird viewing tower on Western Avenue Northwest, which opened last year. As part of this project, the City is in the process of planting 2,500 native trees and shrubs in the

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park to enhance habitat and buffer the park interior from the noise and glare of State Route 167. Last Saturday, 36 volunteers helped plant 650 plants. Another planting party is 9 a.m. Saturday. Anyone interested in helping, please join other volunteers at the bird viewing tower entrance

on the west of Western Avenue Northwest, approximately a quarter-mile north of its intersection with West Main Street. The weather is expected to be rainy and cool, so please plan to dress warmly and bring rain gear, boots and gloves as the ground is wet and there is standing water in some places. The plan is to plant 1,200 willow stands and approximately

1,000 plants. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. The boardwalk is anticipated to be open to the public at the end of November. The boardwalk will feature three viewing platforms For more information on the boardwalk and planting project and the park, contact Jamie Kelly, environmental planner, at 253804-5092 or jkelly@auburnwa.gov.

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Wetlands, Floodplains and Development Forum October 20

Join us for a free, informative event on Oct. 20 from 2-5 p.m. designed for property owners, real estate brokers and developers who are, or may be interested in developing their wetland properties. Expert panelists will share strategies, tips and suggestions for successfully navigating the processes.

Downtown Businesses Share Ideas for Success

Recently, 19 local business leaders joined forces with Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce, The Auburn Downtown Association and the City’s Economic Development team to brainstorm ideas for new programs, products and businesses aimed to aid the growth of Auburn’s downtown district. This first step is part of a series designed to identify areas in which the City and local business can partner to improve the overall vitality of the neighborhood. Leaders are scheduled for a follow-up session to review the data collected.

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The Auburn City Council approved the Construction Sales Tax Ordinance that will provide a refund on sales taxes collected on the expansion of existing businesses and the construction of new business here in Auburn. The program can benefit businesses ranging from small boutique and large big box retail, as well as manufacturing facilities throughout the city.

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October 18 Export University 101 #3 One Main St., 3rd floor October 18 Auburn Area Chamber Partnership Luncheon Emerald Downs October 20 Wetlands, Floodplains and Development 10 Auburn Ave. November 2 Connecting for Success - Breakfast 108 S Division Suite B November 3 Open for Business - Disasters Happen One Main St., 2nd floor November 10 Loss Prevention - Fraud and Theft Awareness 25 West Main Street November 17 Energy Conservation for Your Business 25 West Main Street December 1 How to Start & Grow Your Small Business 25 West Main Street December 8 Building Permits & Business Licenses 101 25 West Main Street Wednesdays, 1-3pm Auburn Business Assistance Program One Main St., 2nd floor For more info on any of these programs visit auburnwa.gov/ecdev or call 253-804-3101.

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www.auburn-reporter.com [ THEATERS from page 1 ] Before that happens, however, people will get a chance to say just what they think about such a scenario at 7:30 p.m. Monday during a public hearing before the City Council. The RPG, a family-held company, buys private movie theaters and properties throughout the country and develops them into

[ LETTERS from page 5 ] Auburn Planning Commission and the Airport Planning Board. He knows the issues affecting our city and has good ideas on what should change and where we should go. As with everything he does, he has prepared himself to sit on the Auburn City Council. I urge you to give him your vote. – Dan Shields

Friends pull together for SYL The Auburn-based See Ya Later Foundation held its first annual golf tournament and dinner auction on Sept. 12 at Indian Summer Country Club in Olympia. About 100 golfers and 150 dinner guests attended the event and helped to raise money for local families that are in medical crisis. The foundation was able to raise more than $31,000 through donations and auction sales. See Ya Later would like to thank the local business sponsors that contributed to a successful event: IKEA; Nelson’s Jewelry; Doxon

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The Auburn Gateway Project site plan included in the MDA shows a multiphased development of 720,000 square feet of retail, 500 residential units and/or up to 1.6 million square feet of office space. It also calls Toyota; Valley Buick/GMC; Tom Matson Dodge; Red Robin; Simply Smiles; Burke Law Offices; Detlef Schrempf Foundation; Law Offices of James Newton; The Rock-Wood Fired Pizza; Sliderule Engineering Works LLC; Kodiak Lodge; Pierce County Crime Stoppers; Alaska Airlines; All Purpose Collision; Quality Fence Builders; Auburn Vehicle Licensing; Columbia Bank; and McPherson Law Offices. We could not be successful without the donations and support from all of our SYL partners. We encourage people to support those who support us, for it is these companies that are looking to make an impact in their community. – Brian Williams, board member, See Ya Later – Washington

Taking the fight to gangs As a south Auburn homeowner, I will attest to the growing gangs and graffiti that are prevalent everywhere. We citizens need to gang up on the gangs and run them out of town. They

For years, the City has negotiated with RPG on future development of the acreage, touching on preparation of an environmental impact statement, changes to the comprehensive plan and zoning code to authorize a mixed-used commercial zone, and preparation need to know we are watching and actively pursuing them. Make it impossible for them to operate. – Steven Allen

Thanks for the quick action A huge thank you to Joanne, a manager at Auburn 17 Cinema, for quickly removing an offensive movie trailer from a PG-13 movie. She explained that the movies and trailers were sent to them as a package, but that they can – and would – respond to complaints. Joanne offered not only an explanation, but a solution. – Karen Shepherd

of a draft development agreement and a draft planned action ordinance. In the development agreement, which lays out development guidelines, the RPG has agreed that the layout and uses of the Auburn Gateway Project will follow these strictures:

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Proud moment Auburn’s Kyle Harris recently earned his Eagle Scout, the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America. Harris, son of Rob and Joyce Harris, officially was awarded the rank in May and ceremoniously honored in late July. For his Eagle Scout community project, Harris and more than 40 volunteers cleaned, repaired and rebuilt more than a half-mile of trail at Green River Community College. Harris, who graduated in June from Auburn Mountainview High School with a 4.0 GPA, participated in the band and marching band programs during his prep career. He is studying mechanical engineering at George Fox University in Newberg, Ore. COURTESY PHOTO

AUBURN YOUNG LIFE hosts its inaugural Oktoberfest Auction from 6-9 p.m. Saturday at the Muckleshoot Casino Banquet Center, 2402 Auburn Way S. Silent and live auctions feature items ranging from $25 to $2,500. The live auction includes desserts donated by the Muckleshoot Tribe. Proceeds support the ministry that reaches more than 500 kids in Auburn’s high schools and middle schools, including North Tapps. Tickets are $35 and may be purchased through the Young Life office at 253-735-3247 or at the door. The ticket price includes food and entertainment. Community members who wish to donate funds, services or products, may do so by contacting auction chair member Jackie Higgins at 253-333-0810 through Saturday.

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ning roughshod over our City Council … we become losers,” she said. Lonergan also took his shots. He is dissatisfied with Auburn police, contends the City has done little to lure new business and considers the downtown parking permit system a failure. In essence, the City should make it more affordable to welcome new businesses, especially in the downtown. The no-nonsense Lonergan wants progress, from the bottom up. “I am running for Council because I am not a ‘yes’ man,” Lonergan said. “I know how to run a committee. I don’t need the mayor sitting in my committee, telling me what to do. That is a council committee, not a mayoral committee, and that’s something I am going to work to change.” Osborne and Holman spun a positive tone. Both longtime residents bring plenty of experience in dealing with diverse groups. “We have problems, but they are fixable,” said Osborne, who has 30 years of

experience in working with the FAA. Osborne has a plan. Prioritize the budgetary support for human services and public safety, while encouraging economic development to raise the City’s tax base. Roads need improving, but there are no easy solutions, Osborne said. Holman also sees the potential for better days, even in tough economic times. He says he is a good budgeter and a skillful negotiator who looks for common ground. “I have a skill set of negotiations and working with a diverse group of people, of reaching out across and outside of City Hall, if you will, to bring in links between community, the businesses of Auburn, Green River Community College, the school district and seeking this synergistic energy,” Holman said. “Yes, we are hurting right now, but we’re looking at what’s right for Auburn, what our core competences are and building on these. I am going to focus on the positive, not the negative.”

PACIFIC SANDBAGGING PARTY: Volunteers will reinforce and make repairs to the sandbag flood wall behind the White River Estates homes on the Pierce County Line in Pacific on Saturday morning. Volunteers can meet at 9 a.m. along the east end of White River Drive. Two years ago, volunteers placed more than 45,000 sandbags along the county line to prevent floodwater. “Although most of these bags are still in decent shape, new plastic and replacement of some bags must be done,” said Mayor Richard Hildreth. “We will also close off a section where bags were moved to gain access to the wetlands area.” For more information, email Hildreth at Pacificmayor@aol.com.

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The Auburn Mountainview boys golf team captured the South Puget Sound League 3A title, finishing the season with a 9-1 record.

“It’s been exciting. We’ve been playing really good golf,” said coach Steve Calhoun. The Lions dominated on their home course at the Auburn Golf Course, notching a school scoring record with a 98-point showing earlier this season. [ more GOLF page 11 ]

Crucial league play on tap for Auburn football teams By SHAWN SKAGER sskager@auburn-reporter.com

Auburn junior Anna deCarteret looks to return to the state 4A cross country championship meet despite a slow start this season. Shawn Skager, Auburn Reporter

Auburn junior football hosts Sumner Saturday The Auburn Junior Football Panthers host the Sumner Wolfpack on Saturday at Auburn Memorial Stadium. The Pee Wees kick off at 9 a.m. followed by the Midgets at 11:11. The 89ers play at 12:45 p.m. with the Sweet Peas kicking off at 2:30 p.m. Game day wraps up with the Bantams kicking off at 4:15 p.m.

Correction The co-captains of the Auburn Mountainview boys cross country team were mistakenly identified in the Oct. 7 issue of the Auburn Reporter. The actual co-captains are juniors Aarun Rumbaugh and Chris Scharer.

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Anna deCarteret isn’t quite where she wants to be on the running trail this season. Just two years into her cross country career last fall, the Auburn junior qualified for the state 4A meet and posted a personal-best time of 19 minutes, 15.4 seconds at Pasco. “My sophomore year I was really good,” she said. “I worked out every day during the summer, during the basketball season, and I just took off.” However, this fall has been a struggle for the Trojans’ No. 1 runner. “I was kind of lazy this

summer. I came back and I’ve had a tough season so far,” she admitted. “I’m still trying to come back.” She posted a season-best 20:35 at the Tomahawk Twilight Invitational in Marysville on Oct. 1. Despite the slow start, deCarteret is bound and determined to finish strong for the Trojans. “I don’t know if I’ll be able to make it up, but I’m going to train hard and try because I don’t like being (slower),” she said. “For this season, I mainly just want to make state.” Auburn is counting on its co-captain to spur the continued improvement of a young squad. “Anna is a very enjoyable person to be around,” said Auburn coach Lacey May. “She works hard, encourages others and is self-motivated. She is also very coachable. After every race she takes the time to critique her performance

and makes the necessary changes to become better.” Senior co-captain Kelly Grant, junior Anna Starr, sophomores Kimberly Anderson and Madeleine Jones, freshman Deneille Wallin and senior Nicole Cramer also power the Trojans. [ more RUNNERS page 10 ]

It’s a big week for Auburn-area football squads, with the Trojans, Ravens and Lions scheduled for crucial games against their respective South Puget Sound League opponents Friday night. Auburn (2-3 SPSL North 4A, 2-4 overall) looks to snap a four-game losing streak against heralded Kentlake (6-0, 6-0), the Associated Press’ seventh-ranked team in the state. Kickoff is 7 p.m. at French Field. The Trojans are coming off a 20-17 nonleague loss

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www.auburn-reporter.com realistic goal.” Regardless of where she ends up, deCarteret vows to avoid another uphill battle she has faced this season. “You can’t let yourself go (in the offseason),” she said. “I’m sure next year I’ll be back on track. I want to get back and start PR-ing again and hopefully get some sub-19s.” The Trojans compete at the South Puget Sound League sub-district meet next Saturday at Fort Steilacoom State Park in Lakewood. The Westside Classic district meet is Oct. 29 at American Lake Golf Course with the state 4A championships Nov. 5 at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco.

AUBURN MOUNTAINVIEW The numbers are up for the Lions. Traditionally, the program has struggled to get girls to turn out, with many potential runners opting to play for the school’s powerhouse volleyball and soccer teams. This year, however, the cross country roster boasts 13 girls, many of them underclassmen, led by a pair of promising sophomores, Allison Hammer and Rachelle Kline. “Allison Hammer is a brand new runner and already has the promise for making it to district,” said first-year head coach Julianne Stricherz. “Rachelle Kline is another new runner who is working toward

breaking 22 minutes.” Hammer has delivered a team-best 21:31.27. Kline has stopped the watches at 22:01. Seniors Richelle Orpilla and Amanda Nuttle, cocaptains Alexis Hoskins and Hallie Hominda, and sophomores Caitlyn Hogencamp and Hannah Carson round out the squad. “My girls constantly are pushing themselves and being aggressive during all races,” Stricherz said. “They are still learning the strategy of running a 5K and are now showing it with their huge improvements. This is a building year. I feel that next year we can really show off our talent and compete with our league.” AUBURN RIVERSIDE Rachel Atwood, a twotime state meet qualifier, returns to key the Ravens. Atwood finished 10th last

year at Pasco with a personal-best effort of 18:33.5. Now a senior, Atwood has fully embraced the leadership role. “Rachel has been an incredible captain this year,” said coach Kaisa Swenddal White. “She works hard at everything she does and is a role model in the classroom and on the trails.” In addition to Atwood, the Ravens feature junior Lauren Saunders, who just missed out on state last season despite qualifying for the state meet in 2009 as a freshman. Also on the squad are a talented corps of runners, including senior Katie Alexander, juniors Rachel Covey and Grace Werran and Cassie Brock, and freshman Carolina Sandoval. “If we can stay healthy, the girls should run well at sub-district,” Swenddal White said.

[ football from page 9] “We are fighting to be in line for a playoff spot, so this is very important to us. “Our team is focused on getting better,” Elliott said. “This is what we have some control over.” Elsewhere, Auburn Riverside (2-3, 3-3) looks to stay in the playoff hunt against fifth-place Tahoma (3-2, 3-2) at 7 p.m. Friday at Auburn Memorial Stadium. The Ravens are sixth in the race, behind the Bears. Auburn Riverside is coming off a 22-12 loss to Jefferson (4-2, 4-2). In SPSL 3A action, Auburn Mountainview remains on a roll. The Lions can make it six straight victories against No. 7 Peninsula on Friday. Kickoff is 7 p.m. at Gig Harbor. Auburn Mountainview beat Enumclaw, 48-21, last Friday at Pete’s Pool for the program’s first win over the Hornets.

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www.auburn-reporter.com [ GOLF from page 9] Paced by seniors Kelly Campbell and Austin Geiger, Auburn Mountainview defeated powerhouse Enumclaw twice. “Kelly Campbell has been under par thought the year,” Calhoun said. “He finished the year 2-under and he also medaled five times.”

Geiger finished third in league play behind Campbell, the scoring champion, and Enumclaw’s Tyler Salsbury. The team also got big efforts from senior Greg Harris, juniors Griffin Lamb and Zac Wildin and freshman Vincent Vu. “In two of our pivotal matches, Zac really came through,” Calhoun added.

Against Decatur and Enumclaw, Wildin responded, notching a three-foot putt to beat the Hornets and shooting par on the final hole at Twin Lakes to beat the Gators. Calhoun also credited the leadership skills of his three seniors. “They really took the initiative,” he said. The Lions compete for state

tournament berths on Monday and Tuesday in SPSL 3A medalist play at Gold Mountain Golf Course in Bremerton. The top-five finishers at the medalist tourney earn berths for May state play, with the next seven finishers earning a chance to compete for a spot at state at next spring’s 3A bi-district tourney.

THE STIRRAT FAMILY – Faith, Chris, Keegan and Colby – recently captured the third annual Scramble for Safe Families Charity Golf Tournament at Washington National in Auburn. A field of 96 golfers competed for prizes and supported the Auburn-based Jennifer Beach Foundation – a nonprofit agency that provides education, advocacy and assistance to victims of child abuse and domestic violence.

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Showtime • What: Auburn Community Players present “The Wizard of Ozâ€? • When: Oct. 14, 15, 21, 22 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 16, 22 at 2 p.m. • Where: Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave • Tickets: $12 regular, $10 students, seniors ($15/$13 at the door). Call 253-931-3043, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or online through Brown Paper Tickets at www.auburnwa.gov/arts.

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To promote the sport and support her ambition, Ross taught classes. About a year ago, she opened a small scuba shop in Seattle. But with the high cost of doing business in the big city, Ross opted for a less costly spot in her home town. Ross’ GirlDiver – specializing in lessons, sales and travel service – recently opened its doors in downtown Auburn. The business reaches a wideranging clientele through its online presence. Ross couldn’t be more delighted. “I have more support in Auburn than I could ever have had in Seattle,” said the 1985 Auburn High School graduate, a 10-year veteran of deep and shallow water diving all over the world.

GirlDiver • Owner, operator: Cindy Ross, a certified diver, instructor and trainer. • Location: 24 B St. NE, Auburn • Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. GirlDiver opens daily, beginning in November • Information: 253-3974136, www.girldiver.com

“I feel like Auburn is about to bloom downtown,” Ross said. “I’m just excited to be a part of the regeneration.” Ross considers herself a member of Generation X, those following hard on the heels of the baby boomers, brimming with new energy and fresh ideas, the next phase of workers in a Webbased movement. As a certified aqua-woman, Ross excels at the thing

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she digs most – teaching. Newcomers, divers of all ages, those who want to advance their open-water diving careers, she’ll take ’em all. Ross also is part of a dive team of professionals. She conducts classes and trains others at local swimming pools, in the Puget Sound and in other nearby waters. She offers full-travel services for students, divers and nondivers. Her staff arranges group and individual trips, here and abroad, for clients. Ross occasionally escorts her own groups on trips. She has swum with tiger sharks off the waters of Fiji, danced with the jellyfish, eyeballed wolf eels, octopi and sixgill sharks in the Puget Sound. Sea lions off coastal British

Columbia have been her curious pals. “They come and play with us as if we were bathtub toys,” Ross said of the sea lions. More trips are in the works. A group of 15 divers will spend a Thanksgiving scuba vacation in Cozumel, an island in the Caribbean Sea off the eastern coast of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. Ross’ career has taken her and fellow divers to many great places, enriched their lives with eye-popping experiences. It has been a lifealtering adventure. “The underwater world is a place like no other,” Ross said, “and to be able to introduce new divers to that world on a daily basis? I’m truly living the dream.”

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Elizabeth (Beth) E. Thomas passed away on October 10, 2011 surrounded by family. Beth was born in Hardesty, Alberta on March 2, 1920 to Clyde and Ruth Petersen. She was raised in Mead, WA where she married Ernie Thomas on October 1, 1938. Ernie and Beth moved to Auburn in 1940 and raised six children. Beth is preceded in death by her husband Ernie, son Jim Thomas and daughter Mary Jo Ann Martinson. Beth is survived by her sister Carol Maynard (Warren), Port Townsend, daughters Beverly (Ray) Johnson of Lake Tapps, Terri Wright of Auburn, Sharon Flannery of Pacific and son Stephen of Stuttgart, Germany, 12 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Beth was the bookkeeper at Dietzen’s Thriftway and Green River Foods for over 20 years before retiring in 1982. Beth was an active member of Holy Family Church for over 70 years and resided at Wesley Homes, Lea Hill for the past 18 months. A vigil service will be held October 14, 2011 at 7pm at Holy Family Catholic Church. The Funeral services will be Saturday, October 15, 2011, 11am at Holy Family Catholic Church, Auburn, WA. 535404

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Betty Johnson passed away on October 8, 2011 peacefully in her home with her family surrounding her. She was preceded in death just one week earlier by her lifetime love and husband of 63 years, Norm Johnson. Betty was born in Lyons, Oregon on August 11, 1925. She graduated from Oregon State University earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She was instrumental in the development of the LPN Nursing program at Green River Community College and worked at the college for many years before retirement in 1985. She is survived by her three sons and their wives, Chris and Geri of Olympia, Curt and Marcie of Edmonds and Eric and Pat of Enumclaw, her four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Her love for her family, her giving and generous spirit will be forever remembered. A memorial service celebrating the life of Norm and Betty Johnson was held October 8th at the Auburn United First Methodist Church. Donations may be made to the church, 100 N Street SE, Auburn, WA 98002. 535406

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Cecil Robert Karr passed away peacefully, after a short illness on September 29th in Ephrata, Washington. He was born February 15, 1924, in Ponca City, Oklahoma to Cyril and Hazel Karr. He spent his early years traveling the country with his family while his father worked for Standard Oil. After graduation, Cecil entered the U.S. Army Air Force in 1942 and served in Europe until his discharge in 1945. Shortly before his discharge, he met the love of his life in Medicine Lodge, Kansas. After three months of courtship, he married Mary Jean Newkirk on December 29, 1945. They enjoyed over 65 happy and loving years together. They had two children: Gary Karr and Nancy (Kemon) Backus, and one beautiful granddaughter Alexis (nicknamed Lucky) all of Auburn. Cecil is also survived by his younger brother Kenneth Karr of San Diego. Cecil retired from the Boeing Company in April 1986 with over thirty-one years of dedicated service. He was a hardworking, good man and took wonderful care of his family. He was loved and will be missed so much by friends and family. A celebration of his life will take place on Sunday, October 16th at 2:00 pm at the Truitt Building Rainier Room, 102 W Main St, Auburn.

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