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Orion finds new home in Auburn BY ROBERT WHALE rwhale@auburn-reporter.com
Since 1957 Federal Way-based Orion Industries has trained people struggling with barriers to employment, helping them land good jobs in the community. In 2012 the company provided more than 350 people with services, placing more than 110 of them in jobs in King and Pierce counties. That achievement, company
Auburn Riverside’s Elizabeth Lee and Sumner Brock excelled in and out of the classroom. MARK KLAAS,
officials say, is worth $3 million to the region. But President and CEO John Theisen says the company is expanding, needs more elbow room. On June 6 Theisen grabbed a shovel, stuck on a hard hat and joined other dirt-throwing dignitaries breaking ground on a new, 100,000-square-foot building at 1590 A St. NE. in Auburn. The site is 6.5 acres of undeveloped [ more ORION page 4 ]
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Well rounded, intelligent, ambitious, appreciative. Sumner Brock and Elizabeth Lee are many things, thanks to the full Auburn Riverside High School experience. Classmates since they were sixth-graders at Mt. Baker Middle School, the duo has blossomed in the arts, sciences and other high school programs to become leaders representing the very
best of the graduating class of 2013. Now these gifted seniors are ready to take on the next challenge. [ more AUBURN RIVERSIDE page 12 ]
Finding their way, reaching for excellence at Auburn High BY ROBERT WHALE rwhale@auburn-reporter.com
Rachel Raybuck and Bridger DeChamps left their marks at Auburn High. ROBERT WHALE, Auburn Reporter
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Roll playing Preschoolers from Gildo Rey Elementary School do the snake walk at Auburn Memorial Stadium during Young Athletes Day on Monday. Special Olympics and the Auburn School District sponsored the event. RACHEL CIAMPI, Auburn Reporter
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A VIP delegation from Guanghan, China visited Auburn on June 4 at the invitation of Mayor Pete Lewis to establish an official Friendship City Relationship between the cities. The large Chinese delegation included Deputy Mayor Li Yubo
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Land swap boosts size of Game Farm Park BY ROBERT WHALE rwhale@auburn-reporter.com
The City of Auburn and the State Department of Parks recently wrapped up a land swap. Auburn came out of the deal with 4.7 additional acres of land to fatten up Game Farm Park on the City’s southeast end, and the state got some commercial property the City had owned at 810 20th St. NE. Auburn City Council members approved the transfer May 21. Auburn’s latest acquisition is at
the corner of R Street and Riverwalk Drive, that is, the section between Game Farm Park’s tennis courts and the street corner. “We haven’t master planned what we’re going to do with the new area yet, whether it’ll be increased park use or park maintenance use,” said Daryl Faber, director of Auburn’s Parks, Arts and Recreation Department. In 1981 the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission acquired the property from the Department of Game (now Fish and
Wildlife) as part of what was then the 165-acre Auburn Game Farm. The site became the headquarters for the Puget Sound Regional Office of Washington State Parks. In 1984, the parks commission leased 160.3 acres of the property, minus the 4.7 acres, to the City for use as a city park. In 2006, the commission transferred the fee interest to the City. But when state parks, faced with budget constraints consolidated its operations, it vacated the property in 2009, leaving an empty quonset-
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Council: If Sun is recalled, McMahon would be mayor BY SHAWN SKAGER sskager@auburn-reporter.com
Making it official: Guanghan Deputy Mayor Li Yubo and Mayor Pete Lewis sign the Friendship City Agreement.
Pacific residents will cast their votes in a special election on June 25 to decide whether to recall Mayor Cy Sun. With results expected to be certified by July 9, the question then becomes, what’s next for Pacific? According to Pat Mason, senior legal consultant with the Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington, the immediate future lies in the hands of the City Council. “If the mayor prevails, obviously he stays in office,” Mason said. “Assuming he is recalled, that creates a vacancy in the position of mayor.” Mason explained that the
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[ FRIENDSHIP from page 1 ] programs; AWSCA President Linda Elliott; and Sue Singer, Auburn-Sichuan Friendship Committee chair and event moderator. The Guanghan delegation visited MultiCare Auburn Regional Medical Center, Auburn Riverside High School, Lakeland Hills Elementary and several city parks. It also toured GRCC, which hosted a celebration dinner for the delegation. The highlight of the visit was the official signing of the Friendship City Agreement in the Copper Falls Banquet Room at Auburn Golf Course. Lewis thanked coordinator Qiu Zhenhua for taking the lead in bringing
the cities together. He also thanked Singer, who “has worked tirelessly to develop a strong partnership for Auburn with Guanghan and the Sichuan Province.” The agreement is in accordance with the principles of the Joint Communique on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the People’s Republic
of China and the U.S, for the purpose of promoting mutual understanding and friendship. The cities agree to keep in contact with each other, to facilitate exchanges and form cooperative relationships in the fields of economy, trade, science and technology, culture, sports, health and education.
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Police Blotter Auburn police responded to the following calls, among many others, between June 9 and June 10:
June 9 Audi bits: 7:33 a.m., 29900 Green River Road SE. Police recovered the rear quarter of a stolen Audi on Green River Road. Burglary: 6:18 a.m., 909 12th St. SE. An adult female, that is, a woman, reported that somebody had burglarized her small business. Got milk: 11 a.m., 1111 17th St. SE. Somebody forced his or her way into a storage area and stole 15 gallons of milk from Java Junction. Forgery: 3:40 p.m., 1936 J St. NE. A man accepted a counterfeit $100 bill at a garage sale.
Groundbreaking in Auburn: From left: Alex Pietsch, director, Governor’s Office of Aerospace; Mayor Pete Lewis; King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer; King County Executive Dow Constantine; and John Theisen, president & CEO of Orion Industries. ROBERT WHALE, Auburn Reporter said, the company expects to add to its workforce. Theisen said Auburn is a key location for Orion for several reasons. For one thing, it puts the company in closer proximity to its largest manufacturing customer, Boeing Auburn, and positions it closer to a growing cluster of aerospace suppliers, he said. Crucially, being next to the park and ride, it increases accessibility to public transportation for staff and people taking part in the training program. And who are those people? “It could be somebody who’s born with a disability,” Powers said, “it could be somebody who
was not the classroom kid in school. I guess that’s my best way to put it. Not somebody who got special ed services, but maybe somebody who was born with a severe learning disorder, someone who can’t compete academically, who is a better hands-on learner. This provides the place for them to be that hands-on learner and to take those skills that they are learning and bring them out into the employment community. “… I think if you look at the school systems, it’s a sit-down-and-learnstructured environment, and if you don’t deal well with that type of intelligence, then you don’t think
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you’re smart,” Powers said. “I think the people we deal with are smart in different ways, but they’re not smart sitting in a classroom. Some people carry a lot of bags you can’t see because of the environment they grew up in.” Today Orion’s manufacturing enterprise supplies precision machined parts and sub-assemblies to aerospace, automotive, marine and medical customers throughout the world. Boeing recently named it a Boeing Supplier of the Year, out of 17,000 suppliers in 52 countries.
The Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 183 calls for service between June 3 and 9, among them the following:
June 3 Aid call: 10:56 a.m., (Auburn). Firefighters checked on an older woman suffering from a decreased level of consciousness, and a private ambulance transported her to MultiCare Auburn Medical Center (MAMC) for further treatment.
June 5 It’s a girl!: 5:23 a.m., (Lea Hill). Within 10 minutes of firefighters arrival at an imminent child birth, the mother’s water broke. Nine minutes later a baby girl arrived to greet her parents. King County paramedics transported mother and child to Valley Medical Center in good shape.
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June 9 Carbon monoxide alarm: 8:31 a.m., (Auburn). Firefighters responding to a carbon monoxide alarm activation that had awakened a sleeping family soon confirmed high CO readings in the home. The cause was a restoration vehicle in the attached garage with an automatic starting device that had spontaneously started, filling the home with exhaust fumes. The CO monitor was key to alerting the residents to dangerous levels of carbon monoxide.
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property west of the Auburn Municipal Airport, north of the Metro Park & Ride. “In doing so, we enhance the ability of these individuals to lead independent and fulfilling lives,” Theisen told a crowd of more than 100 beating back the heat under a tent on the park-and-ride lot. “Integrated and diverse workplaces improve our communities. This new, larger building will allow us to continue to grow our services and increase the number of people we serve.” Theisen credited the success of the land acquisition to a collaboration among itself, the City of Auburn, Auburn Mayor Pete Lewis, Auburn Economic Development Manager Doug Lein, King County Executive Dow Constantine, and King County Representative Peter von Reichbauer. King County’s help was critical because two of the three parcels that make up the site were once countyowned. Kathy Powers, Orion’s director of services, said the building will house corporate operations and the company’s growing manufacturing, contact center services, and training and employment divisions when it opens in February 2014. In Federal Way, Orion employs 225 people in its three buildings. With the move to Auburn, Powers
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● Q U O T E O F N O T E : “My entire family thought I was just going to drop out, and so did I. I debated it so many times. Now my goal is to become chief financial officer for a corporation.” – Ryan Hendrickson, who graduates from West Auburn High School on Saturday. GUEST OP
Let’s draw the line between youth, alcohol As the end of the school year approaches, students and parents alike look forward with much anticipation, excitement, and reservation to graduation. Students and families are making plans for events before and after graduation, and for the rest of the summer. Decisions made now can affect families for the rest of their lives. Most kids in the area make healthy choices and choose not to drink or use drugs. However, now is a time when many youth will nevertheless be faced with a tough decision about using them. As parents we must talk with our students about not only the dangers of drugs and alcohol but also what to do if they find themselves in situations that may put them at risk. Remember, drinking alcohol is not a rite of passage, and even good kids drink and use drugs. Make a plan with them if they find themselves at a party where there is alcohol. What could they say to leave the party without feeling uncomfortable? Let them know that they can call you anytime for a safe ride home without judgment. Reinforce the dangers of driving or riding in a car with someone who has been drinking or using drugs – even one drink is unsafe and illegal. It is essential that communication and clear rules are established. Talk with them about graduation events. Talk with other parents as well. Better yet, offer to host or plan a post graduation party, ensuring that it will be alcohol free. Parents are the No. 1 influence on their children’s decisions about alcohol. Although their friends and the media also play a role, studies consistently show that parents are the key, and kids pay attention to what they say and do. Opportunities and pressure to drink are constant in their young lives. The most important steps parents can take are to lock up their alcohol, never provide it to minors, continue guiding healthy [ more GUEST OP page 6 ]
STATE HISTORIAN Auburn’s Hilda Meryhew has been appointed to the Daughters of the American Revolution as its Washington state historian. The position is designed to help DAR members grant permission to mark graves of Revolutionary War patriots with DAR-approved markers and to promote the Outstanding American History Teacher contest. Meryhew is on the board of directors at New Day Christian Fellowship, serves on the Neely Mansion board as treasurer and historian and is a member of the White River Valley Museum, Mary Olson Farm and South King County Genealogical Society. COURTESY PHOTO
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Setting the record straight on AVHS I am exasperated with the comments that are being pushed by Councilmember John Partridge that he is responsible for the success of the Auburn Valley Humane Society (AVHS). While his work with this initiative has been admirable, Partridge is showing the traits of a politician who wants to take credit for things that they had nothing to do with. He discounts the efforts of the people who actually did work on the project and overlooks the “real costs” involved in this program. The AVHS is not a self-funded and independent organization – it is a contracted agency with the City of Auburn and could not have come to fruition without the collective effort of the veterinarians, City Council, the mayor, numerous city staff and community members supporting this very worthy project. The AVHS is primarily funded by pet licensing fees collected by the City and other community entities/businesses and must reach an annual amount of $255,000 in order for the organization to survive. According to the AVHS business plan submitted to the City in 2011, the City’s “donation of $255,000 per year will make up +/-80 percent of the AVHS annual budget.” If the fees do not reach the $255,000 annual revenue for AVHS from pet licensing, Auburn’s taxpay-
Letters policy The Auburn Reporter welcomes letters to the editor on any subject. Letters must include a name, address and daytime phone number for verification purposes. Letters may be edited for length. Letters should be no more than 250 words in length. Submissions may be printed both in the paper and electronically. Deadline for letters to be considered for publication is 2 p.m. Tuesday. ers must make up the difference. To date, it has been at a deficit since taking over from King County Animal Control on Jan. 1, 2013. An update from staff to the City Council in April 2013 (article in the Auburn Reporter) reported that the City has not sold half the number of licenses it needs to in order to hit this number, the article notes that, “… the City has taken in $18,000 and paid AVHS about $120,000.” In addition, the City funded nearly all of the upgrades to the AVHS building before its opening in the amount of over $80,000, is paying a full-time, dedicated animal control officer about $80,000 a year and purchased an animal control vehicle for about $50,000. In 2011, the startup for this organization was estimated at over $500,000 in City costs alone. Councilmember Partridge seems to be campaign-
ing on the AVHS issue as if he alone is responsible for this project when in fact the Council and others made this project happen together. The Auburn Valley Humane Society is doing wonderful work in our community. I’m more than happy to have my tax dollars go toward this incredible organization. This information was obtained from the City’s website. I hope this sets the record straight.
– Gene Cerino
Echoes From Pacific “They’re coming! They’re coming! The ballots are coming.” This battle cry is echoed throughout our neighborhoods. Tongue-to-tongue scrapping is about to see its end. Vote out interrupters of the business of the city of Pacific. No more trouble-standards no more mouth-shots. Let us set a pattern of learning from each other. No more side steps no more sly steps. Put the city first in all you say and do. The ballots are coming. Voters will echo the final lyrics to the swan-song of Pacific.
– Gerald A. McBreen, Pacific poet laureate [ more LETTERS page 6 ]
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Auburn Guild celebrates 65 years of helping children For the Reporter
Auburn’s Dr. Frank D. Merritt Guild of Seattle Children’s Hospital recently celebrated its 65th anniversary at its annual May bridge luncheon. “Of course, it was Children’s Orthopedic Hospital in 1948,” said Ruth Leslie, one of its charter members. “We are all so proud of the money we have raised over all these years.” According to hospital sources,
[ guest op from page 5 ] choices with your teens and college students and give them the facts: • Alcohol kills more kids than tobacco and illegal drugs combined – 5,000 youth under 21 die each year from underagedrinking related injuries. • One in five 10th-graders will binge drink (five or more drinks in a row) in the next two weeks. • Alcohol causes damage to the developing teen brain, putting them at greater risk for learning problems and addiction. Recent news reports strongly
www.auburn-reporter.com the guild has raised nearly $325,000 over the years. Leaslie was one of the founding members of the annual bridge tournament, which has been raising money for the hospital since 1970. Although her failing eyesight no longer makes card playing feasible, she still faithfully calls the members every month to remind them of the upcoming “orthopedic” meeting. She and Margaret Thorpe are the only remaining charter members of the guild, but Francelle Calkins has been a member almost that long. She was recognized for her long service to the hospital with the prestigious
Anna Clise Award in 2008. “I’m known by my family and friends as ‘Mrs. Orthopedic,’ and Auburn’s ‘bag lady,’ Calkins said. “The first dates me back to the old hospital name. The second is because people bring their donations to me to take to the Kent Bargain Boutique (formerly the Kent Thrift store) that benefits the hospital. Being awarded the Anna Clise Award was one of the highlights of my life.” Although its mostly elderly members are not as active as they once were, the guild continues to sponsor the annual bridge tournament and has just finished tagging its stores for “Purchase a Miracle.”
suggest that stolen liquor is making its way into the hands of teens. Have you wondered what you can do to help create a healthier place for kids to grow up? Each of us has the power to reduce youth exposure to alcohol and its advertising by: • Showing our children that we can socialize and have fun without alcohol, setting clear rules against underage drinking, and never providing alcohol to those under 21. • Asking store owners to remove alcohol ads in windows and keep beer away from candy,
toys, pop, other kid-friendly items and the store entrance. • Work with fair boards and community festival coordinators to minimize or eliminate youth exposure to alcohol advertising and promotion. • Making it harder for youth to get alcohol and letting adults know it’s not OK to give it to teens. You are the main influence on your student’s choice to not drink. For more information on how to prevent underage drinking and ideas of how to talk to your kids go to www.starttalkT:9.833” ingnow.org.
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Rogue mayor damages Pacific Can we afford another 2½ years of these lies about corruption and further lawsuits to our City and survive? Let’s evaluate Pacific Mayor Cy Sun. 1. Disruption of police department, affecting the safety of our citizens. 2. Firing of department heads and employees, which caused unnecessary lawsuits and leaving employees with no job security. 3. Actions causing loss of insurance, which had to be replaced with high-risk insurance costing the City higher premiums. 4. Political views have caused disruptions of longtime friendships between neighbors and even families. 5. These are just a few of the disruptions Sun has caused in our city. It’s time to say bye, Cy Sun.
– Clint Steiger
Disgusting experience I am a volunteer with the AVCA (Auburn Valley Creative Arts) group at the Auburn Farmers Market. Last Sunday at the market I saw a small child struggling, trying to open the door to
get out (of the portable toilet). I let the small child out. As I entered the public restroom, I was reminded of a foul stench from the outhouse on a farm I lived on as a young child. The lighting is poor, the walls are a steel gray design, probably to hide the many bugs and germs lurking. There were seat covers on the wall that came out in little pieces. Several layers of tissues were next to the john. A black bug is tied to the wall for trash, I think. The experience was totally disgusting. I have lived in Auburn for 19 years. I have made a commitment to be at the market this summer, and I will be there. But I wouldn’t go back there if I was visiting the market as a potential customer and used the bathroom.
– Judyann Matthews
Sad times at college So sad to see what has happened at Green River Community College. I worked there for one year as an Fulbright International Exchange faculty member. It was a joy to work with an administration, which valued collaboration with faculty members. Please put this right.
– Pat Dennett
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2013 Warped Tour invades White River Amphitheatre on Saturday BY SHAWN SKAGER sskager@auburn-reporter.com
On Saturday the Vans Warped Tour music and lifestyle festival launches its 2013 campaign at Auburn’s White River Amphitheatre. Every summer since 1995 the multi-stage extravaganza has roamed the country’s outdoor concert venues, administering a multi-genre dose of established bands and up-andcoming artists to musical fans of all ages. Among the legendary acts receiving their first mass exposure on the tour have been music industry heavyweights such as Blink 182, Avenged Sevenfold, Eminem and No Doubt. This year’s edition, a nine-stage behemoth dubbed the ‘Best Day Ever’ by organizers, is no exception, with acts such as Reel Big Fish, Black Dahlia Murder, Black Veil Brides, Silverstein, Bring Me The Horizon and Hawthorne Heights on the bill. Also on the bill, hoping that the exposure to hundreds of thousands of fans this summer will push them into the music stratosphere, are relative newcomers Art of Shock, which will play the festival’s Ernie Ball Stage. The band is set to release its debut album, “Open the Cage” produced by Roy Z, who has produced albums for such metal stalwarts as Sepultura, Judas Priest and Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson. Drummer Adrian Geezar said the band expects to win over hordes of new fans when it hit the stage at Warped. “We leave our heart on the stage every time that we play, for us there’s no ‘small shows,’” he said. “We kick ass no matter what. (The Warped Tour) is a big deal, it has become the oldest American rock festival, next year it’s gonna
Hawthorne Heights, Eron Bucciarelli, Micah Carli, Mark McMillon, Matt Ridenour and JT Woodruff, plays this Saturday’s Warped Tour at the White River Amphitheatre. COURTESY PHOTO be their 20th anniversary. When we were kids it was a lot of fun to see bands like Rancid, NOFX and Bad Religion on the early years of the Tour, so it’s a great honor for us to be part of it this year.” Also on the bill are Dayton, Ohio-based Hawthorne Heights, who release their fifth album, “Zero” on June 25. “It’s a concept album set in a dystopian future where an oppressive regime has taken control,” drummer Eron Bucciarelli said. “A small group, called the Zero Collective, has begun assembling to take back their freedom. The story follows the head of the rebel group as he deals with the loss of loved ones and ponders life before and after the takeover.”
Although Hawthorne Heights are already well established in the musical world, Bucciarelli said the exposure provided by festivals such as Warped is invaluable. “It can be incredible,” he said. “It really depends on a few variables, like how much you hustle, how committed your label is to assisting your hustle and to a lesser degree your stage placement. Being exposed to 10,000-plus people a day is, hands down, worth more for a band than buying just about any advertising.” The Warped Tour hits the White River Amphitheatre on Saturday, beginning at 11:30 a.m. For more information or to buy tickets visit www.livenation.com.
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at and ask about 38. Prefix for conservative or classical 39. “____ girl!” (nice going) 40. * + A ____ booth will be at each event for kids to decorate their cheeks 45. Cossack chief (anagram of A MANTA) 46. Train depot: abbr. 47. One of the Gershwins 50. His: Fr. 51. GPS information: abbr. 54. Avoided, as capture 56. * + The ____ van will be on hand for kids to hear stories and get books 58. Two-time Masters champ Nick 62. Razor brand 63. Teller of untruths 64. More strange 65. Knitter’s material 66. Point after deuce: 2 wds. 67. * Kids can play miniature ____ to show off their putting skills 68. Grounded aircraft: abbr. 69. Male kids
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Leading by example at Mountainview BY MARK KLAAS mklaas@auburn-reporter.com
Challenged to lead and serve, Griffin Lamb and Abi Alfrey naturally shine. As two of the top graduating seniors in Auburn Mountainview’s class of 2013, Lamb and Alfrey embrace the opportunity to help others. Lamb uses politics and Alfrey uses outreach to make an impact. “It’s always been a priority for me to serve,” said Lamb. The honors student is bound for prestigious Whitman College in Walla Walla, where he’ll study political science and economics later this year. “Politics gives me an avenue to give a voice to people who don’t have one and really make a change for people.” Alfrey, an honors stu-
Changing the course at West Auburn BY ROBERT WHALE rwhale@auburn-reporter.com
Kelly Partridge was the shy girl who used to shut herself away with a computer, the inhibited girl who talked only to the people she couldn’t avoid, the girl who never joined anything. That was last fall. That Kelly would have been gobsmacked to see what she would become in just a few months. In her shoes today, a gregarious person, a joiner who is secretary of the Associated Student Body, president of the Career, Technical Education (CTE) Leadership Club and a member of the Book Club. Crucially, she’s a young woman who graduates this weekend from West Auburn High School, teeming with plans to attend Green River Community College this fall and to begin working toward becoming a nurse. “If you had told me last year that I would be part of all these clubs and leading assemblies and getting to be prom queen, I would have said, ‘No, who are you? It’s all lies,’” Partridge said with a laugh. Sometimes, a simple change of place can make a big difference.
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dents who plans to study psychology at Utah State University, embarks on an 18-month mission in July for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Touching lives, especially children, is especially rewarding to Alfrey. “I love to see the smile on people’s faces when their life, even their day, goes better,” said Alfrey, who works at youth camps. “I just try to do my best, just to smile at the least. If that is what I can do for them, great … if not, I will try to do more.” Both 18-year-old students made the most
of their opportunities at Auburn Mountainview. Lamb served as president of the National Honor Society, was the ASB executive treasurer, was chairman of the Young Republicans Club, and led the Rainier Youth Club. On the links, Lamb carries a 3-handicap. He was the Lions’ team scoring champion, a first-team AllSouth Puget Sound League selection and a three-time state tournament qualifier. He will take his top golf game to the Whitman greens. Lamb, the son of Jerry and Kerry Lamb, is interested in policymaking and holding office. His grandfather, a Presbyterian minister, and Eric Arnold, his high school history teacher, have been influential in his decision to pursue politics.
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Dropped into a sea of humanity at Auburn High School, Ryan Hendrickson began to flounder. “It was so big,” Hendrickson recalled AHS. “I didn’t talk to anyone, I just stuck to myself.” The incoming freshman was also Kelly Partridge and Ryan Hendrickson 6 feet, 2 inches get a new start and found success at tall, 240 pounds of West Auburn. ROBERT WHALE, Auburn Reporter solid muscle – and painfully shy. Some seniors took the big West Auburn boy standing a head above graduation them as a threat and began 1:30 p.m., Saturday, verbally abusing him. Auburn Performing Arts Center, His grades nosedived. 700 E. Main St. Parent-teacher meetings became a, regular painful occasion, generating baffleBetween her freshman, sophomore and junior years ment all around as to why this obviously bright boy at Auburn Mountainview, was failing. Partridge was sick a lot. Halfway through his Eventually, she fell so far sophomore year, despite behind in her classes that she wasn’t going to graduate all the warnings about attending “that school” and on time. how “someone’s cousins’s That was a major bumbest friend’s goldfish’s best mer. friend got jumped at West,” “It’s pretty hard to find Hendrickson cracked, he that out,” Partridge said. switched to West Auburn. At West Auburn, howevAt first Hendrickson took er, she found an unexpected only virtual classes, which welcome mat out for her. did not require his physi“I like it so much better cal presence. He spent too here,” Partridge said, smilmuch time goofing around ing. “It’s a small enough on the computer at home. environment that everyone At the end of his junior sort of knows everyone and talks to everyone. We’re year, his best friend, once a very welcoming of our new year behind him, graduated. kids.” At that point Hendrickson
Lamb would like to become a U.S. Congressman some day. “I never want to stop dreaming,” he said of his political ambitions. Alfrey also filled her days with activity. She served as ASB executive secretary for two years and played cello in the orchestra. Alfrey played two seasons of basketball and four seasons of soccer, serving as captain and earning firstteam All-SPSL honors as a defender last season. She was a four-time state qualifier in the long jump (personal-best 17 feet, ½ inch) and 400-meter relay and ran leadoff leg as a freshman for the Lions in 2010 when they won the event at Star Track. Abi is one of Trever and Dani Alfrey’s six children. Beyond the accomplishments, both students
Abi Alfrey and Griffin Lamb got the most out their high school years and are looking for their challenge in college. MARK KLAAS, Auburn Reporter enjoyed the people, the all-around high school experience. “I’ve made a lot of new friends and had a lot of awesome classes,” Lamb said. “I really learned more about myself and what I want to do for the rest of my life. It’s kinda bittersweet to leave.” Alfrey agreed.
“The friendships I’ve made here are going to last a lifetime,” she said. “It’s going to be bittersweet leaving here, especially this year because we’ve made so many great memories. It’s going to be hard to leave, but we all have to move on sooner or later.”
was only halfway to the 15.5 credits he would need to graduate. He took his girlfriend’s advice and returned to day school. “Best decision I ever made,” Hendrickson said. “Now I’m only graduating a year late.” Along the way he discovered something else
about himself: he’s good at accounting and enjoys it. Having taken every business class offered at West Auburn, Hendrickson plans to attend GRCC and earn his bachelor’s degree in network security and administration there. “My entire family
thought I was just going to drop out, and so did I. I debated it so many times,” Hendrickson said. “Now my goal is to become chief financial officer for a corporation.”
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Blaine, a junior next year? “I would say don’t worry so much about finding out what you want to do. I think the hardest thing is teachers telling you that you need to figure out what you are trying to do. I heard that all through high school. I had no idea what direction to take. I’ve kind of got one now, but it could change. I didn’t know, and it’s OK,” Raybuck said. Her parents are Mitch and Leanne Raybuck.
Bridger DeChamps Bridger DeChamps digs French, loves history, is a whiz kid at anything to do with numbers, monitors the stock market, He has played soccer since he was four and coaches 4- and 5-year-old kids in the sport. This fall, DeChamps, as a freshly-minted Auburn graduate with the green and gold patina still on him, begins his studies at Whitworth University in Spokane. There he intends to major in business and possibly minor in computer science. His goal: become an accountant and finally own his own business. He’ll graduate from AHS on the brawn of a 3.90 GPA. “I like math and fikids’ arts and craft booths, food concessions, more than 80 information/ activity vendors and a food court. Back again are the popular electric Go-Karts, free face painting and a heavy equipment/vehicle display. It is free to families.
the years to come. Lee is passionate about the arts and education. She may eventually teach high-level science or math in a high school or college classroom. During her time at Auburn Riverside, Lee tutored others, guiding younger students through difficult lessons and tough times. “I’ve always been a leader, but these last two years I’ve realized just how important it is to help either younger kids or help other students who are going through the same things that I’ve gone through,” Lee said. “It is so important to be able to help them … to put their minds at ease.” nances and the economy,” DeChamps said. “I like to follow the stocks I have. My dad invested money for me so I gained interest in the stock market … I also really like French because I like learning about different cultures. Both of my parents are in the travel industry, and they exposed me to other countries on trips. I want to continue studying French in college.” His parents, Cort and Hope, named him Bridger, DeChamps said, because, like many native Montanans, they admire famed westerner Jim Bridger, among the foremost trappers, scouts and guides of the Old West. For three years, the busy Bridger has found time to captain his Cancer Relay for Life team. He got involved in the American Cancer Society fundraiser after his mother developed and survived breast cancer. In his senior year Bridger was captain of the soccer team. He has also run cross country and track since middle school. He is happily and heavily involved with the youth group at Calvary Community Church in Sumner. His advice to future Auburn High students like his little sister, Madison? “Be organized. It pays off, if you can pull it off. You’ll find that keeping your past information is beneficial. It pays off with senior projects for instance, with job applications and school applications,” DeChamps said. New to this year’s festival is a Dare Expo that will feature a variety of police vehicles, equipment, activities and personnel. For more information, a festival map or entertainment schedule, go to www.auburnwa.gov/events or call 253-931-3043.
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AR’s Wagner up for national music award MY Awards ceremony next year, and receive a Auburn Riverside’s $10,000 honorarium. The Meghan Wagner is one of nine finalists will receive three educators from the a $1,000 honorarium, and state to be named a quarthe schools of all 10 finalists terfinalist for the national also will receive matching Music Educator Award. grants. Jolene Dalton of Port The honorariAngeles High School ums and grants SCHOOL and Cuauhtemoc provided to the fiEscobedo of Seattle’s nalists and schools Eckstein Middle are made possible School are the other by the generosity and quarterfinalist representsupport of the GRAMMY ing Washington. Foundation’s Education A total of 217 music Champions Converse, Ford teachers from 195 cities Motor Company Fund, throughout 45 states have General Mills Box Tops For been announced as quarEducation, and Journeys. terfinalists for the award The semifinalists will be presented by The Recording announced in August. Academy® and the GRAMFor more information, MY Foundation. visit www.grammymusicteMore than 30,000 initial acher.com. nominations were submitted from 50 states. The Music Educator Elsewhere Award was established to The See Ya Later Washington recognize educators – kinFoundation recently awarded $4,500 dergarten to college, public Scott Banke Memorial Scholarships and private schools – who have made a significant and to three Auburn seniors. Auburn lasting contribution to the Auburn First United Methodist Church’s field of music education United Methodist Women’s and who demonstrate a commitment to the broader Rummage Sale cause of maintaining music Saturday, June 22nd education in the schools. 8:30am-3:30pm One recipient is selected 100 “N” St. SE, Auburn from 10 finalists each year (corner of “N” & Main St.) and recognized for his/ Giant Sale! her remarkable impact on Great Bargains! students’ lives. Attic Treasures, clothing, collectibles, The winner will be flown books, and much, much more! to Los Angeles to accept the Live Plant Sale Too! award, attend the GRAMFOR THE REPORTER
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Mountainview’s Griffin Lamb and LJ Elliott and Auburn’s Elena Marquez were selected among many outstanding nominations and awarded $1,500 each to continue their education. Students selected must exemplify kindness and compassion for others, demonstrate commitment to their community and have plans for continuing their education. The scholarships are awarded each year in honor of Banke, an inspirational young boy who lost his battle with cancer in 2001. In addition to the scholarships, the foundation offers kids camps and support to local families in medical crisis. More information on the foundation can be found at seeyalater. org and on Facebook at See Ya Later Washington. …
Taylor Homa, a 2008 Auburn High graduate, recently graduated summa cum laude from Arizona State University with a bachelor of science degree in technological entrepreneurship and management. … Patrick Homa, a 2010 Auburn High graduate, was accepted into the Navy dive program. … The Auburn School District Board of Directors recently recognized RJ Sincioco, an eighth-grader at Olympic Middle School, for being an outstanding student on Monday. … The school board recently presented the Gold Star Volunteer Award to Bill Weiser. The Auburn man, a retired Boeing engineer and veteran, has helped collect, bag and deliver food to Lea Hill Elementary School students in need for the past five years. During his volunteer service, Weiser has been battling cancer and
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has never missed a Lea Hill food delivery. … The school board recently recognized Tim Carstens, principal at Ilalko Elementary School, for his outstanding service. … Auburn’s Gina Cardenas (junior, elementary education) and Hannah Scholter (senior, biology) made the dean’s list at Saint Martin’s University for outstanding academic achievement. … Heather Odell, a 2012 Auburn Mountainview graduate, made the Seaver College dean’s list at Pepperdine University. …
Kent’s Delaney Ralph, a student at Auburn Mountainview High School, will participate in one of the four Washington Aerospace Scholars (WAS) summer residency sessions in June and July at the Museum of Flight in Seattle. WAS is a competitive educational program for high school juniors from throughout the state. ... A major push is under way to make sure eligible students are signed up for the College Bound Scholarship. The program promises tuition – at public institution rates – and a small book allowance for low-income students who sign up by June 30 of their seventh- or eighth-grade year, work hard in school, stay out of legal trouble and successfully enroll in a participating higher-education institution when they graduate. Students and families may apply at www.wsac.wa.gov/PreparingForCollege/CollegeBound.
...obituaries William J. Thorp
After 94 years of “a good run” at life, Dad’s heart finally tired out on Sunday, June 9th. He was born on Dec. 5th, 1918 in Tacoma, WA to Hilmer and Pearl Thorp, but was raised on the family farm in Eckville, Alberta that his grandfather had homesteaded after his adventures in the Alaska Gold Rush. Life on the farm was filled with hard work, but also many fun times with his younger, beloved brother, Russell. Dad enjoyed sharing the stories, including riding a horse miles to school, warming icy beds with rocks heated on the wood stove, using the 3-seater outhouse in the middle of sub-zero temps, fishing in the local river, and shooting prairie dogs for a nickel a piece. After graduating from Olds Agricultural College, Bill returned to Washington where he fell in love with and married his wife of 70 years, Margaret Towner. They built their family home in Auburn where they raised their children, Julie, Bonnie, and Jay and spent so many great times with their neighborhood friends. Dad treasured those days. Dad’s working career was eclectic: McChord AFB during WWII, Swift Meats, Modern Cleaners, the Auburn Stockyards (always a farm boy!!), and finally as a New York Life Insurance agent. Not naturally a salesman, Dad’s business success stemmed from his innate honesty and integrity. Everyone in town respected and trusted him. In retirement, Mom and Dad often wintered in Palm Desert where they developed many good friendships and created so many memories. During the summer, boating with friends in Sullivan Bay or visiting his brother on Pearl Island brought a smile to Dad’s face. Dad loved to work hard, especially at the family cabin in La Conner, WA where he spent many a day cutting and splitting firewood, pulling crab pots, puttering in his shop, and sipping a good scotch on the bulkhead at the end of the day. The simple things, spent with family and friends, were what touched Dad’s heart. Having him for a dad has forever touched our hearts. Dad is survived by his wife, Margaret, children Julie Peeples, Bonnie Kavanaugh, and Jay Thorp, 7 grandchildren: Andy and Colin Peeples; Brynn and Sam Kavanaugh; Matt, Jenny, and Margo Thorp; and 5 great grandchildren, all of whom loved their Papa. Please join us in celebrating Dad’s long life on Tuesday, June 25th from 1-3 at Wesley Homes: 32049 109th Pl. SE Auburn, WA. 811443
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Joan Marie (Gray) Smith
Joan Marie (Gray) Smith of Pacific passed away June 4, 2013 at her home. Joan, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, friend, teacher and child of God, was born February 28, 1943 in Seattle to Lloyd and Evelyn Gray. A service thanking God for Joan’s life is at 1 pm on June 15, at New Hope Lutheran Church, 603 3rd Ave SE, Pacific WA 98047. 811173
James Edward Lemke
Jim Lemke, 51, passed away peacefully at his Auburn home Sunday May 19, 2013 after battling a sudden cancer diagnosis courageously for 5 months. Jim “lived” life passionately every day. Hunting, fishing, building something, cooking, family, friends and his labs filled his days. Jim will be greatly missed by his wife Camille, daughter Nicole Klarkowski (Drake), precious grandson Liam, parents Neil and Diana Lemke, sister Debbie Recchio (Frank), brothers Kevin and Dave Lemke, nieces, nephews, relatives, many friends and his dogs Mack and Zoey. Full obituary www.klontzfuneralhome.com. Please write a special memory about Jim there. Celebration of Life Service June 23 at 3:00 p.m. at Grace Community Church, Auburn, WA. 811181
Michael Franklin Harbin Sr.
Michael Franklin Harbin Sr., 72, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2013 at home. Born September 6, 1940 in South Carolina to Frank and Edna Harbin. A 45 year resident of Auburn, Mike was a self employed sign maker and loved to grow dahlias, bake and share both hobbies with everyone. He is survived by his daughter Michelle (John) Williams, Granddaughter Shelby Williams and Grandson Ian Williams and a son Michael, Jr. (Karen). A Memorial Service for Mike will be held June 29th at 11 am at the First United Methodist Church in Auburn. Please sign his guest book at www.yahnandson.com. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the American Cancer Society. 809441
William (Bill) Martin
William (Bill) Martin of Federal Way, passed away on June 8, 2013 at the Franciscan Hospice House in Tacoma, WA. He was 91 years old. The rosary and funeral mass were held at St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Federal Way on Thursday. He is interred at Tahoma National Cemetery. Bill is survived by his wife, Jeanne. Sons, Bill (Marlane), Mike (Jan), Steve (Vicki), Pat, Jim (Rachel), daughter, Sue (Steve) Drake. Bill retired from the Federal Way Water District and commissioner with the Federal Way Fire Department. Many referred to him as “Mr. Federal Way”. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the caregivers at Foundation House and Franciscan Hospice House who provided great care for Bill. Memorial contributions can be made to Franciscan Hospice House 2901 Bridgeport Way W University Place, WA 98466. Please visit www.yahnandsons. com to sign the families online guest registry. 811303
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CALENDAR Events Auburn Tourism: For special events or to add a special event, go to www.auburntourism.com. Auburn’s 122nd birthday party: 4-8 p.m. June 14, City Hall Plaza, 25 W. Main St. The Auburn Downtown Association and the City of Auburn present the celebration. Food vendors, a beer garden, local musicians, displays. Proceeds support the Auburn Food Bank. Second annual Juneteenth celebration: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 15, Kent Senior Center, 600 E. Smith St. Community-wide event features programs, information, vendors, food, entertainment and speakers while commemorating African American freedom and emphasizing education and achievement. Free and open to the public. To learn more about the organization, call 253-852-0614 or visit www.kentblackactioncommission.com. City of Pacific Bike Rodeo: 11 a.m.2 p.m. June 15, Alpac Elementary School, parking lot, 310 Milwaukee Blvd. N., Pacific. Sponsored by the Pacific Police Department and the Valley Regional Fire Authority, with help from the South Valley Police Explorers, REI, Cherokee Firearms and the Washington State Traffic Safety Commission. Free. Features a bicycle challenge course, helmet fittings, minor bike tune-ups. Barbecue hot dogs, chips and a raffle for prizes. Auburn International Farmers Market Opens: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 16 (through Sept. 22), Auburn Sound Transit Plaza, 23 A St. SW. Featuring more than 40 vendors offering a variety of fresh locally grown farm-based foods, hand-crafted items, and concession stands that are restaurant-based but feature a homecooked taste. The market is coordinated by
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West Hill Lake Park Planning Open House: 6:30 p.m. June 18, Evergreen Heights Elementary, 5602 S. 316th St., Auburn. Public invited to discuss the upcoming park planning efforts for the Auburn West Hill Lake property. The community has the opportunity to provide input into design elements for a new nature park for the community. The 10-acre site is located west of W Street and east of 320th Street on the West Hill. For more information, call 253-931-3043.
Car Show 4 Kids: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 20, Coastal Farm & Ranch, 1425 Supermall Way, Auburn. Benefits the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.
KidsDay: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 21, Les Gove Park, 910 9th St. SE, Auburn. Live entertainment, inflatable rides, arts and crafts, face painting, more than 80 information/ activity vendors and a food court. Free. Leashed, licensed and well-behaved pets welcome. Information: 253-931-3043, www.auburnwa.gov. Auburn Wine Art Music Festival: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. July 20, downtown Auburn. Auburn Downtown Association, City of Auburn, City of Auburn Arts, Parks and Recreation, and the Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce/Tourism present the event. Specialty vendors, food, music, dance, entertainment; wine and beer tasting. Information: www.auburndt.org.
Benefits Beat the Raven 5K Fun Run & Walk: 9 a.m. June 15, Auburn Riverside High School, 501 Oravetz Road. Benefits the Auburn Riverside cross country team and the National MS Society. USATFcertified, out-and-back course. Cost: $25 pre-registration (includes T-shirt), $30 day of race. Contact: Tim Wright at 253804-5154 or tawright@auburn.wednet.
Health Cascade Regional Blood Center drives: 1-5, June 27-28, Washington Conference of Seventh-day Adventist, 5000 Auburn Way S. For more information, call 1-877-242-5663 or visit www.crbs. net/home. Puget Sound Blood Center drives: 9-11 a.m., noon-3 p.m. June 20, Auburn City Hall, 25 W. Main St.; 8-10:30 a.m. July 2, Novinium, 1221 29th St. NW, Suite D; 12:30-3:30 p.m. July 3, GSA, 400 15th St. SW, Auburn; 8:30-11 a.m. July 3, Aero Controls Inc., 1610 20th St. NW, Auburn; 9-11 a.m., noon-3 p.m. July 5, Multicare Auburn Medical Center, Plaza I, 202 N. Division St.; 10 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m. July 6, The Outlet Collection, 1101 Supermall Way, Auburn; 1-3 p.m., 4-7 p.m. July 8, LDS, church gym, 625 M St. NE, Auburn. For more information, call 253-945-8667 or please visit www.psbc.org.
Volunteers Algona Days: The City is looking for vendors for this year’s celebration – Friday, July 19, 5-9 p.m. and Saturday, July 20, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. If you are interested, applications can be found at www.algonawa.gov or you can contact Kevin Caviezel at City Hall 253-833-2897 or kevinc@algonawa.gov. Soos Creek Botanical Garden: Soos Creek Botanical Garden, 29308 132nd Ave. SE, Auburn. If you love plants, gardens
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and gardening, the 22-acre garden wants you. Volunteers are asked to dedicate 3-10 hours a week in either garden maintenance, docent tours or marketing. Volunteers need not be master gardeners. Soos Creek Botanical Garden is a nonprofit organization. Information: 253-639-0949, www. SoosCreekBotanicalGarden.org.
Network Auburn Area Chamber “Connecting for Success” Breakfast: 8-9 a.m., the first Wednesday of every month. Sponsored by the Auburn Chamber of Commerce. Cost: $5, includes continental breakfast. Auburn Area Chamber Board Room, 108 S. Division, Suite B. 253-833-0700. Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce Partnership Luncheon: 11:30 a.m.1 p.m., the third Tuesday of every month, Emerald Downs, Emerald Room (fourth floor), 2300 Emerald Downs Drive. Register online through the chamber.
Reunions Auburn High School Multi-Class Reunion Picnic: 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Aug. 3, Veterans Memorial Park, 411 E St. NE, Auburn. Potluck with plates, utensils and napkins furnished. For more information, call 253-880-2500.
Seniors Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. SE. 253-931-3016 or www.auburnwa.gov. Senior activities include: • Senior Coffee Hours with the Mayor and Councilmembers: 10-11 a.m. the second Thursday of the month. • Lunch: Monday-Friday, Salad bar begins at 11:30, Main meal is served at noon. Cost: $3 donation for ages 60 and over, $6 for those younger than 60. • Movie Screenings: Wednesdays, 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. 50 cent suggested donation for refreshments. • Monday Supper Club: 4:45-6 p.m. One Monday a month. Call 253-931-3016 for date and menu. Cost: $6 for all ages.
Entertainment AUBURN AVENUE THEATER Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Rec at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-noon, or online at www.brownpapertickets. com. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee: 7:30 p.m. June 14, 15; 2 p.m. June 9. Six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, learn that winning isn’t everything and that losing doesn’t necessarily make you a loser. It’s a hilarious tale of overachievers’ angst chronicling the experience of six adolescent outsiders vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime. Tickets: $14/$12 (pre-sale only); $17/$15 at the door. AUBURN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER APAC, 700 E. Main St. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Rec at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-noon, or online at www.brownpapertickets.com.
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Auburn Dance Center Annual Recital: 7-9 p.m. June 15, Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E Main St. The 59th Annual Dance & Music Showcase presenting students of all ages. The theme, “You Ought To Be In Pictures”, is of movies from the silent screen to modern times. Admission $20. www.auburndancecenter.com, 253-833-6773.
Than Air Family Theatre presents “Jack & The Giant” at the Green ‘Jack & Heavier River Community College Performing Building, 12401 SE 320th St., The Giant’ Arts Auburn. Performances are 7 p.m. Friday
and Saturday, with a 3 o’clock matinee Saturday. “Jack & The Giant” is an original musical adaptation of the classic fairytale written especially for Heavier Than Air Family Theatre Co. This whimsical production features several young actors who have practically grown up on stage after getting a start in the company’s popular musical theatre camp. All tickets are $8. For ticket information and summer camp details, call 253-833-9111, ext. 2400, or visit www. HeavierThanAir.com. COURTESY PHOTO. mcbreenpost@aol.com. Music and Poetry at The Station Bistro: 2-4 p.m., June 15, 110 Second St. SW, Suite 125, Auburn. Michael Schein and the Killer Poet Jazz Band. Call for details and reservations at 253-735-1399. For more information, visit www.auburnstationbistro.com. Zola’s Cafe: Live music every Friday, 7-9 p.m., 402 E. Main St., Suite 120. Open mic on the last Wednesday of the month. For information, contact Sonia Kessler at the cafe at 253-333-9652. Jack & The Giant: 7 p.m. June 14, 15, 21, 22; 3 p.m. June 15, 22, Green River Community College, Performing Arts Building, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. Presented by Heavier Than Air Family Theatre. A boy named Jack, his mother, a giant and magical beans spin a charming musical version of the classic tale. All tickets $8. For more information, call 253-833-9111, ext. 2400, or visit www.HeavierThanAir.com. Imagine “Remembering The Fab Four”: 7 p.m. June 15; 2 p.m. June 16, The Theatre At Mountainview, 28900 124th Ave. SE, Auburn. Presented by Great Western Concerts. A classy Beatles tribute band that has formed the legendary group’s hits more than 20 years. Opening is local band The Saltwater Saints, with even more 1960s hit songs. Tickets: $10-$25, www. brownpapertickets.com.
Dance Children’s Dance Theater Open House: Visit www.auburnchildrensdancetheater.com or call 253-887-8937 for program information. New location at 122 W. Main St. (entrance in back). Auburn Dance Academy: Visit www. auburndanceacademy.com or call 253833-1891 for program information. The academy is located at 1811 Howard Road, Suite 100.
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Located at 918 H St. SE, Auburn. Regular admission: $2 adults, $1 seniors and children. Admission is free on Wednesdays and the fourth Sunday of the month. Call 253-288-7433 or visit www.wrvmuseum.org for tickets and event information.
Poetry at The Station Bistro: 7-10 p.m., first Mondays of each month, Bistro, 110 Second St. SW, Suite 125, Auburn. Poets featured at the open mic venue. Presented by The Station Bistro, the Northwest Renaissance, Auburn Striped Water Poets. Open to poets of every age and skill level. For more information, contact
EXHIBITS Japanese Heritage, Washington Artists: Through July 28. Nihon/WA invites viewers to experience a wide spectrum of work created by artists of Japanese heritage in the Puget Sound region and see how each has chosen to include or step beyond
heritage and history in their own content and style. Events: • Japanese Kite Workshop: 1-2:30 p.m. June 15. Master kite maker and artist Greg Kono will teach kids of all ages how to make a flyable giant coffee filter kites. All materials will be provided. $20 per student, registration is required. EVENTS ‘Nikkei Baseball’ lecture: 6 p.m. July 3, with Samuel Regalado. Author discusses his book, “Nikkei Baseball: From the Meiji to Internment to the Major Leagues”. The book examines baseball’s evolving importance to the Japanese American community and the construction of Japanese American identity. Lecture and museum admission are free. Hooked on History: 10:30-11:30 a.m. July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. Every week there is a new theme with great activities and crafts. Hooked on History is perfect for kids age 3-12. Free for everyone, no registration required. Junior Curator Camp: 9 a.m.-noon, July 15-19. One week of fun, hands-on museum activities for kids age 7-12 that will explore what it takes to be a curator. Kids will investigate artifacts, research collections and create their own exhibit display. Cost: $80 per child. Contact: Rachael Burrum, 253-288-7439, rburrum@ auburnwa.gov. MARY OLSON PROGRAMS Located at 28728 Green River Road SE, Auburn. Call 253-288-7433 or visit www.wrvmuseum.org for event information. Farm open Hours: Noon-5 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays (June 22-23 through Aug. 24-25). Bring the family to see the beautiful landscape, meet animals and tour the fully restored farmhouse. Admission is free. Veggie Car Races: 1-4 p.m. July 13. Stop by the farm to build a race car from vegetables and watch as it zooms or putters down an inclined track. Activities and admission free.
Galleries Auburn City Hall: Admission is free. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. 253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov. Auburn Valley Creative Arts Gallery: 108 S. Division St., Auburn. Hours: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Wednesday-Friday; noon4 p.m., Saturday. www.facebook.com/ auburnvalleycreativearts.
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INAUGURAL EMD 3-ON-3 HOOP FESTS KICKS OFF IN AUGUST Emerald Downs introduces EmD 3-On-3 this summer, a two-day hoops extravaganza on 30 courts in the north parking lot. The inaugural EmD3-On-3 is Saturday, Aug. 10 and Sunday, Aug. 11 – the week before the Longacres Mile – and is expected to attract players throughout Washington and possibly beyond. The event is modeled after the successful Hoopfest in Spokane, which began with 2,000 players in 1990 and has grown to one of that city’s biggest events with nearly 28,000 players and 3,000 volunteers in 2012. “The Puget Sound region is one of the nation’s biggest hotbeds for basketball, with tremendous interest and participation in youth, high school and collegiate programs,” said Emerald Downs President Ron Crockett. “A 3-on-3 tournament is a natural, and we have a great venue that is centrally located for easy access.” To be held on 30 side-by-side half-courts in the parking lot north of the grandstand, EmD3On-3 is open to teams and players of all ages and abilities. Cost per team is $120, with each team guaranteed three games. For more information and sponsorship opportunities, please contact event coordinator Bob Fraser at bobf@emeralddowns.com or 253-288-7028. For information, visit www.emd3on3.com.
MALE PREP ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
12 varsity letters for Lion standout JJ Lacey Senior ends prep career with letters in four sports BY SHAWN SKAGER sskager@auburn-reporter.com
In an age of specialization for high school athletes, JJ Lacey is an anomaly. The 19-year-old Auburn Mountainview senior and the Auburn Reporter’s Male Athlete of the Year graduates this weekend as the school’s first student-athlete to earn 12 varsity sports letters. Lacey, who lettered in four different sports during his four-year prep career, considered focusing on his strongest sport, basketball – for which the 6-foot-4 guard was chosen to the All-South Puget Sound League 3A first-team last season. “It was actually very tempting to specialize,” Lacey said. “But after I got my basketball letter my freshman year, which I knew was going to be a hard one to get, I realized that if I just kept on the track, I could be the first one in the school to have 12 letters in the four years. But it was very tempting, especially being pulled many different ways (with all the sports).” Lacey instead stuck to his plan, earning two letters in cross country, four in track and field, two in football and four in basketball, where he finishes his career No. 2 on the school’s all-time scoring and rebounding lists. “In basketball with the new coach, I was a little
skeptical about how that would turn out this year,” Lacey said. “But it turned out really well. For three years, I was playing with (former coach, Jon) Price, then (Terrance) Johnson came in. But it turned out great, it was a great year.” The Lions finished the season as co-champions of the SPSL 3A and fought their way into the West Central District III tournament, where they finished the season with a 12-11 record. Lacey also tasted success the past two years as a wide
receiver for the Auburn Mountainview varsity football squad. Lacey normally spent his autumns running for the cross country team. A little coercion however, from a pair of football buddies changed his mind. “I actually had no desire to play football my junior year,” Lacey said. “But (Skyler White and Derek Sarrett) came to my house and said, ‘You’re playing football, let’s go.’ They just kind of picked me up. I didn’t really know what to say, so I just got in
the car and went to a passing league and just never looked back. I’m really glad those two pushed me because I wouldn’t have played football otherwise. It was cool because I was a part of the two playoff years we had in football.” In addition to his athletic endeavors, Lacey distinguished himself by staying active in school government – where he was the ASB senior class co-president – DECA and the Auburn Mountainview Service Club. Academically, he finished
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JJ Lacey finishes his high school athletic career with 12 varsity athletic letters, including four in basketball, four in track and field, two in cross country and two in football. COURTESY PHOTO, Tracy Arnold
his senior year with a 3.3 GPA. “I’d like it to be a little bit higher, but with senior class president, three sports and over 300 hours of community service, that’s where my time is,” Lacey said. “I think (the community service time) was great. The way I see it, a lot of people see us as punk kids. That’s just kind of the stereotype kids get. And in some cases it’s deserved. But it was a goal of mine to show people differently.” Now it’s on to George Fox University (Newberg, Ore.), where he plans to focus on basketball and work toward a degree in business marketing. “I’m going down there to play basketball,” Lacey said. “I’ve talked to the track coach a little bit, but I’m not sure I’m going to do multiple sports in college. I did it in high school and that was fun, but I think now it’s time to focus on just my basketball career. It’s one of those things that you’re ready to go, but I’m going to miss my family and friends. But I’m excited to go and move out and get started studying for a career. “I think the one thing I’m really going to take with me (from high school) is to just go for everything while you can, put it all out there and have fun,” Lacey continued. “I know it was hard and time consuming with four sports in four years. But I know 10 years down the line I’m going to look back and be so glad I did it. To be the first to letter 12 times and to set a path for my sister and my brothers.”
Former Auburn Mountainview wrestler Lilia Gudzyuk will have an opportunity to make her presence felt on the international stage on June 21.
Gudzyuk, 21, competes in the ASICS Senior U.S. World Team Trials in Stillwater, Okla., for a chance to represent the U.S. at the FILA Women’s Freestyle Wrestling [ more LIONS page 18 ]
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World Championships in September at Budapest, Hungary. For Gudzyuk, who wrestles at Jamestown College in North Dakota, it’s the culmination of a dream that began when she wrestled as a sophomore at Auburn Mountainview. “I am so grateful to be able to go from high school to college,” Gudzyuk said. “(Lions coach Adam) France and the other coaches prepared me for this great opportunity. It’s great to be able to wrestle in college.” After winning a state title as a senior, Gudzyuk moved on to Northern Michigan University to compete. An injury curtailed her first two seasons, but she rebounded after transferring to Jamestown College. Since making the step up Gudzyuk has excelled, earning an All-American nod at the Body Bar FILA Nationals with a fourth-place finish at 155 pounds. “It was a lot more competitive,” Gudzyuk said. “The pace is higher and you find yourself working much harder. The season is longer and you’re working out more. Everybody is fighting for the top.” In April, Gudzyuk punched her ticket to the U.S. World Team Trials with a fourth-place finish in the 72-kilogram (158-pound) division at the ASICS U.S. Open women’s competition in Las Vegas. Gudzyuk is training with France and the Auburn Mountainview club wrestling program. “She’s a different breed. She started as a sophomore for us and just went full bore into it,” France said. “This last year she’s really been able to compete hard. She really has started to get her groove back. She came home after college and we’ve been training with her trying to get her ready.” France added that he likes Gudzyuk’s chances at making the U.S. team. “She’s so young, this is just the beginning for her. I think she has a number of years left of competing at this level,” France said. “I told her that I think this will be the last year she’ll be able to sneak up on people.” For Gudzyuk – who has two years of college athletic eligibility left – she’s just happy to still be on the mat. “You can pretty much wrestle in these competitions until your body gives out,” Gudzyuk said. “There are women in their 30s wrestling there. Right now I’m just trying to get as much wrestling in as I can.” ALSO: Gudzyuk isn’t the only Lion stepping up this summer. Two Auburn Mountainview grapplers – freshman Joey Santos and sophomore David Boone – will compete in the ASICS/Vaughan Junior and Cadet Freestyle and Greco National Championships on July 13-21 in Fargo, N.D. Santos, a 132-pound grappler, was fourth in the freestyle competition at the Washington state championships, earning a spot at nationals. Boone qualified for nationals with a third-place finish at 145 pounds in the Greco competition at the state championships. Also appearing on the national stage is Brahm Trujillo, an eighth-grader at Rainier Middle School, who will wrestler for Auburn Mountainview next year. Trujillo earned a berth on the Washington Schoolboy National Dual Team with 105-pound state titles in Greco and freestyle at the state championships. Trujillo competed at the 2013 National Schoolboy Dual Team Nationals last weekend in Indianapolis, helping Team Washington finish fourth. He won his final match against Nolan Lange of Wisconsin with an 8-0 technical fall. Trujillo, Santos and Boone compete for the 3D Wrestling club, run by France.
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It’s All About
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Fast. Professional. Friendly. Q/A | with David Brown – Owner, Fox Plumbing & Heating
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“How did Fox Plumbing & Heating get started?” :
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: Virgil Fox started the company in 1964; even as a young man, I loved “hands on work” and was proud to be a tradesman. I joined the company in 1973 and thrived in the environment of high standards and hard work. By 1979 I was half owner of the company, purchasing it in its entirety in 1983. I was dedicated to the value of quality service at a fair price and understood the importance of keeping every customer, since then I’ve expanded but maintained our deep commitment to integrity and quality work. Our customers tell us time and time again that we are the most trustworthy plumbing service in King County.
plumbing services do you offer? And do you do both repair and installaQ “What tion?” :
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: If it has to do with pipes and water, we have the skilled workforce to both fix ailing systems and install new systems. We work in old and new homes as well as in businesses and commercial environments – we are experts in fixing old systems. We’re not always looking to sell people something new; if it can be fixed we fix it. We offer a full range of plumbing services from sewers to hot water tanks. We help our customers save money by offering plumbing system tune-ups, which are continually growing in popularity because they save people on the cost of repairs by catching problems early. We’re very excited to announce that we have expanded and now service and install all types of heating, furnaces and air conditioning, too. We are committed to our customers and to our staff, provid-
ing on-going training to make sure our technicians are simply the best trained in the business.
Q “Do you guarantee your services?” A :
: Absolutely, we have the best written warranties in the business. We provide our customers with the right price for the service and then guarantee the work. We have received the best service award from Angie’s list for over 6 years and are always top rated. Our customers will tell you about their experience with Fox Plumbing and Heating and we encourage them to do so. 80% of our new business comes from current customer referrals, we’re proud of this record and intend to continue it, every customer is important to us, I’ve built this whole business around satisfied customers, when we say “it’s all about service”, we mean it.
Providing Complete Plumbing & Heating Services in King County Since 1964 you offer any products that could help my water supply be more efficient, Q “Do or save me money?” :
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: First having equipment in good working order saves water and money, you wouldn’t believe how costly a dripping faucet or “ever-running toilet” can be, I’ve seen them cost home owners and businesses hundreds even thousands of dollars. In this day and age switching from a gas water tank to tankless system saves space, energy and delivers endless hot water. PSE even provides rebates. Converting from electric to gas can save thousands of dollars over time. It’s important to know what works for your life-style and budget and what are your energy saving goals. The benefits of a tankless system are; endless hot water, its green – smaller carbon footprint, space savings, and energy savings. It took me a while to be totally sold on the tankless hot water systems, but I am, today the technology is outstanding.
an emergency, what’s the best thing to do? What about afterhours and on Q “In the weekends?” :
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: Call us 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Pipes, sewers, water heaters, toilets, sinks and furnaces can’t tell time and often chose the worst time to act up and break down. We get this and have experts available to assist you whenever you need it, at your home or business. We have dispatchers and technicians on call 24 hours per day. On our website we have emergency water shut off videos to help people in times of emergency. It’s understandable that most people don’t even think of their plumbing until something goes wrong, we often get our best customers through our response to an emergency, we’re there and we fix the problem. After an emergency many of our customers participate in our $99 annual Plumbing Tune-up program, which saves them hundreds even thousands of dollars in the long run and they are seeing great improvements in their plumbing systems.
James arrived within 3 hours of my call for service. He quickly determined the problem and did a work around to get me back online. Then the next day at the exact appointment time he replaced the tank. Prompt, Professional, Clean & Neat. Good equipment and a reasonable price. Best service contractor I have used in 30 years. - Tom Nesbit, Kirkland.
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