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Auburn no longer a hot spot for stolen vehicles

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Comic books have been a big part of John Hill’s life since he was a boy. Today he makes them his business at his own comic book store in Auburn. “I wanted to create a family environment where kids can come,” Hill said. shawn skager, Reporter

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John Hill wasn’t quite ready to open his own comic book store. According to Hill, 43, owner of the freshly opened Hills of Comics store at 14 Auburn Way S., it just happened. “I planned on opening a store in Tukwila originally but not for a couple more years,” the Skyway

Auburn’s Mauricio Martinez escaped his trouble-filled past to flourish at school and in his community. MARK KLAAS, Auburn Reporter

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native said. “I’ve been doing trade shows and conventions for about 30 years (and was going to keep doing that).” Hill, by day a custodian at Auburn High School, said he was content selling comics and toys online and at conventions. But when a chance to lease the retail space in the Auburn Freemason’s lodge popped up, he and his

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Auburn has a reputation for being a dicey place to park one's car. Honda Accords and Honda Civics are particularly juicy peaches to the thieving set, consistently topping the list of models stolen, according to state crime statistics. But that rap against Auburn as some south-end car-theft haven is undeserved, said Auburn Police Chief Bob Lee. Indeed, Lee told the Municipal Services Committee on Monday afternoon, Auburn's numbers are in line with or below what's happening in other

south-end cities of comparable size, including Kent, Federal Way and Renton. As of January 2014, thieves had stolen 49 cars in Auburn, compared to 92 in Renton, 93 in Federal Way and 76 in Kent. Like every other police agency in the state, the Auburn Police Department reports its crime statistics yearly to the Washington Association of Sheriff 's and Chiefs. And the good news is that as far car thefts go, the numbers are down considerably from what they once were. [ more THEFTS page 8 ]

Schools’ tech levy passing Reporter staff

In early returns Tuesday, voters within the Auburn School District were approving the district’s $22 million technology capital projects levy by a 54-to46 percent margin.

As of 8:15 p.m., 4,901 votes were yes, and 4,160 were no. The early results reflect a moment when only 9,070 votes had been counted, 23.67 percent of the total pool of 38,320 [ more LEVY page 23 ]

Teen gets his life in order to help others Martinez shares his story at AYR benefit breakfast Friday BY MARK KLAAS mklaas@auburn-reporter.com

His mother and father’s frequent fights filled the air with dysfunction and rancor.

To shut out the hell at home, Mauricio Martinez turned to drugs and alcohol. He began to smoke marijuana by age 11. He fell into the “wrong crowd,” and paid for it. “I liked it. I thought it was a way to escape my problems. It became an everyday thing,” Martinez said. One problem led to another. His life

spun out of control. But when the boy found the professional help he needed, all the bad stuff stopped. Martinez, a junior at West Auburn High School, shares his story of recovery on Friday as a guest speaker at the Auburn Youth Resources and Enumclaw

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City officials offer online questionnaire to residents By ROBERT WHALE rwhale@auburn-reporter.com

State law requires that the City of Auburn update its comprehensive plan by June 2015. Comprehensive plan? That dry bone? Isn’t that something only people called planners can ever gin up stray spots of warm fuzzies about, or work up mouths of froth after hearing mentioned? Well, it shouldn’t be. Because such a plan comes down to what the people who actually live in Auburn want their city to look like and be when tomorrow comes around. What housing types people want to see here, transportation priorities, the natural and physical environment, parks and recreation, and so on. Things that should be everybody’s concern. City of Auburn officials, faced with such a major overhaul, aren’t interested in doing things in isolation.

No, they really want to know what Auburn residents want their city to be over the next 20-to-30 years. Hence the priority-based questionnaire that recently showed up on the City of Auburn’s Website at www. auburnwa.gov. A spotlight on the City’s home page takes the viewer and prospective filler-outer to the “Imagine Auburn” page. There, they’ll learn just what this “Imagine Auburn” visioning stuff is all about, and why Auburn has to update its plan or face stiff consequences. From the home page, it’s a quick, tree-lined scroll to a section where readers may learn about getting involved. Other sections allow people to share information that may not fit into the regular cache. City officials created this online, community questionnaire hoping to hear from the most people possible out in the community. “It’s pretty easy to fill out,”

said Senior Planning Manager Elizabeth Chamberlain. “It’s priority-based, so we’ll have a series of questions. It takes about 20 minutes to fill out. “ The City is also sending out the information via Facebook and its Twitter page. Chamberlain said the City is creating “tool kits” for “visioning workshops”, and has sent out invitations via its list server. That is, it wants neighborhood groups and homeowners’ associations to know they may invite the City to come out and conduct a workshop and learn all about what Auburnites want their city to be into the future. The first such workshop was last Saturday. The City issued a request for qualifications last August from consultants who specialize in comprehensive plan work and selected MIG Inc. Ever since then, the City has worked on firming up its outreach effort. City officials interviewed

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prospective stakeholders in December, among them: the mayor and deputy mayor; the chair of the Auburn Planning Commission; the director of the Auburn Downtown Association; the director of the Auburn-Area Chamber of Commerce’

business leaders, residents; neighborhoods; the chair and vice chair of the Junior City Council; and members of the Human Service Commission. “We’re fairly on target, but we were a little bit behind on getting some of the outreach

took kits developed, but we’re back on track with that,” Chamberlain said. By the close of March or April, planners expect to have synthesized what they have heard so they can make a presentation to the full City Council.

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Trespassing: 7:19 p.m., 320 Auburn Way S. Said Burger King to one of his squirrelier subjects: “Be gone.”

Auburn Police responded to the following calls for service, among many others, between Feb. 2 and 8:

Theft: 7 a.m., 1505 24th St. SE. Although a power pole had PSE and Quest printed on it, thieves paid the words no mind and stole copper wire from it anyway.

Feb. 2 Theft: Overnight, 1130 block of Auburn Way S. Thieves stole things that had belonged to an Arizona man visiting Auburn.

Feb. 4 Controlled substance: 5:56 a.m., 5400 block of South 296th Street. A man had heroin, police found out, busted him.

A Pacific Police officer shot a man who tried to steal his patrol car overnight on Feb. 6 in Pacific. COURTESY PHOTO, King County Sheriff Department

Pacific Police officer shoots man who tried to steal his patrol car A Pacific Police officer shot a man trying to steal his patrol car on Feb. 6. Medics transported the suspect, a 41-year-old Quilcene resident, to Harborview in Seattle in critical condition. He is expected to survive. The officer, a 6-year veteran of the Pacific Police Department, was not hurt. According to King County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Sgt. Cindi West, the officer

attempted to pull over a 41-year-old man suspected of driving a stolen vehicle at about 10:40 p.m. The suspect eluded the officer, leading him through a residential area on a vehicle pursuit that ended in a driveway in the 200 block of Sunset Drive. After stopping the truck, which had been stolen Feb. 5 in Port Townsend, the man got out and tried to run off. The officer, then directly behind the truck, left his car and chased the

man, West said. After circling the house, the man jumped into the still-running patrol car and tried to drive away. After trying without success to stop the man, the officer hit him with multiple shots. During the incident, the police car crashed into a Hummer in the driveway of a house across the street, pushing it into the garage door and part way into the garage. The King County Sheriff Office’s Critical Response Team was at the scene last Friday morning, investigating the shooting.

Trespassing: 12:39 p.m., 2117 Auburn Way S. Police arrested a man at the Muckleshoot Bingo Hall because, despite the long, pointy teeth of a trespass notice telling the man not to be there, he was there. Prescription forgery: 6:22 p.m., 1135 E. Main St. Before police could get to the drug store, a woman who’d tried to fob off a forged prescription was gone. Theft: 6:54 p.m., 28900 124th Avenue SE. Somebody swiped a pair of headphones from a Mountainview

Fire & Rescue Blotter Between Feb. 3 and 9, The Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 219 requests for service, among them the following:

Feb. 3 Aid call: 3:57 p.m., (Lakeland Hills). Firefighters responding to the 1100 block of 63rd Street Southeast examined a man who’d been complaining of severe leg pain and checked his vitals. A private ambulance transported the man to MultiCare Auburn Medical Center (MAMC).

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Theft: 7 a.m., 1808 B St. NE Suite 150. Thieves stole power cords and lift gate cords from six company trucks, at a value of $100 each, between Dec. 14 and Dec. 16. Theft: Overnight, 505 17th St. SE. Vandals hit Holy Family Catholic School once more, this time cutting locks from a fence and making off with them, prompting school fears for the safety of students and staff. Theft: 7 a.m., 414 17th St. SE. Bad persons unknown slurped up gas from a Regency Auburn Rehab van. Trespassing under the arches: 10:06 a.m., 702 Auburn Way S. A female stirring up too great a fuss and refusing to leave finally exited McDonald’s on the emphatic boot of Mayor McCheese. Feb. 5 Shoplifting: 8:53 p.m., 1101 Outlet Collection Way SW. A male stole purses from the Michael Kors store.

Feb. 4 Aid call: 10:53 a.m., (Pacific). Firefighters helped Pacific Police with an involuntary commitment of a patient who’d been displaying psychiatric issues. A private ambulance transported the man to MultiCare Auburn Medical Center (MAMC).

Feb. 6 Aid call: 11:07 a.m., (Lea Hill). Firefighters responded with King County Medics to a woman complaining of chest pain. Medics examined the woman, but she declined additional treatment.

Feb. 7 Aid call: 9:25 a.m., (Auburn). After firefighters treated an Auburn senior who was suffering from stroke-like

Feb. 8 Arson: Overnight, 1230 block of 29th Street Southeast. The Auburn Police Department and the Valley Regional Fire Authority investigated a fire of suspicious combustion. Burglary: Overnight, 12 D St. NW. Somebody broke into the laundry room of an apartment complex and stole the dryer’s coin box. Trespassing: 8:47 p.m., 4810 block of A Street Southeast. A man was trespassed for verbally harassing customers of an undisclosed business for money and not leaving the area when store security asked him to. Warrant arrest: 2:02 a.m., 502 8th St. NE. After police learned that a sex offender who’d failed to register as such was living in a northend apartment complex, an officer showed up with a warrant to arrest him. When the officer knocked at the guy’s door, the guy opened it six inches, immediately declared he’d had nothing to with a burglary that had occurred recently in that area, didn’t want to talk and slammed the front door so hard he broke a square glass insert on it. When the officer told the man through the door that he had a warrant for his arrest, and that he needed to come outside, the guy opened his door and the officer arrested him. symptoms. Medics transported her to MAMC.

Feb. 8 Fire: 10:30 a.m., (South Auburn). Firefighters responded to a burned front screen door of a residence. A South King County Fire Investigator helped firefighters with photos, looked things over, but as of this date had not yet determined what caused the fire.

Feb. 9 House fire: 3:48 a.m., (Lea Hill). Firefighters from VRFA and Kent RFA responding to an abandoned house fire in the 308th block of 124th Avenue SE quickly extinguished the blaze. The South King County Investigation Task Force was looking into the cause of the fire.

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Effecting change from the inside Washington has a part-time, citizen Legislature. This means lawmakers gather in Olympia anywhere from two to four months per year to debate policy and vote on changes to state law. However, the job is anything but part-time; lawmakers spend the full year working with constituents, researching potential legislation and, for many, also working their day jobs. There is a benefit to having a part-time Legislature that invites people from a variety of backgrounds, with different skills and experiences, to work together toward a common goal. Last year the Legislature succeeded in strengthening drivingunder-the-influence laws, and as a lawyer I became interested in getting an inside look at how those laws were working and what additional tools prosecutors needed. After the 2013 session, I began work as a prosecutor for King County. It was a great privilege to work alongside our public-safety professionals. I was impressed by the level of professionalism and abilities demonstrated by our public servants serving as state troopers, local officers, and public defenders. Washingtonians are fortunate to have them working as a team to dispatch justice and keep our communities safe. After prosecuting five jury trials and handling hundreds of cases in court, I learned what works and what doesn’t for our talented team of prosecutors in King County. The result was an opportunity to bring forward legislation that addressed problems from this newfound perspective. One DUI-related proposal would help prosecutors seek more-appropriate sentences for repeat offenders who violate the conditions of their sentences, namely the requirement that they only drive automobiles equipped with an alcohol-detection device. If a prior offender takes action to [ more FAIN page 7 ]

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Auburn doesn’t need costly community center Now that you’ve heard the sugar-coated story about this wonderful community center (“Community center draws closer to reality”, Auburn Reporter, Feb. 7), perhaps it’s time you learned a bit more of the truth of the story. First, we were told that the community center would cost $7 million. Then it was $8 million. Now, it’s $12 million. The estimate that the City’s consultant gave several years ago was over $10 million. The plan is to start construction by summer. Problem is, the City doesn’t have $12 million. It does have about $6 million it can squeeze out of the City’s coffers and a matching grant from the state for $3.5 million. So we have a number of serious problems here. If we squeeze every extra penny from the City, it leaves us with

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. no funds should emergencies arise. It’s still not enough to build the center, so where do you think the rest will come from? There is no money set aside for cost overruns. Where do you think that will come from? Also, the community center is projected to cost the City at the very least $150,000 a year to maintain it. Where do you

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Fuel jobs, let’s approve the Keystone pipeline The Seattle Times headline said it all: “Obama running out of reasons to reject Keystone XL.” For five years, the Keystone XL pipeline has been mired in studies, red tape and delay. Now, the State Department has released its final report, concluding

that the pipeline would have little or no environmental impact. The State Department has jurisdiction because the pipeline would cross the U.S. border, carrying 800,000 barrels of crude oil a day from Western Canada to Nebraska, where it

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would connect with an existing pipeline to refineries in Texas. The report concluded that, with or without the pipeline, Canada will continue to develop and market its tar sands oil. The non-significance finding removed the president’s last excuse for not making a decision. Yet, the White House says, in effect, “not

think that money will come from? If you answered the “city residents” to any of the questions above, you’re absolutely right. But wait, there’s more. The community center is really new offices for the Parks Department and some meeting rooms. Now, if we didn’t have a senior center, a YMCA, Grace Community Church, plenty of space for the Parks Department plus a number of meeting places already available, it might be a good idea, assuming we could afford it. Truth is, we don’t need a community center right now. What we need is to get these roads fixed. Our new mayor said that roads were her priority. All we’ve heard from the past mayor and the council is “but there’s no money for the roads.” Well, isn’t it just sad that we can’t find a penny for the roads. But all of sudden, in the first few weeks as mayor, there’s now millions of dollars available to build a community center? [ more LETTERS page 6 ]

so fast.” The president will decide only after other federal agencies weigh in, Secretary of State John Kerry makes his recommendation, additional data is considered, and public comments are solicited and reviewed. Oil industry representatives say it’s time to make a decision. “Five years, five federal reviews, dozens of public meetings, over a million comments and one conclusion – the Keystone XL [ more BRUNELL page 7 ]

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www.auburn-reporter.com The King County Flood Control District recently announced that funding for programs that reduce the impact of flooding will be available in 2014. The grant fund program will target flood reduction projects throughout King County. Total funds available in 2014 are $2.6 million. Projects that achieve multiple benefits are encouraged. A request

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Now you might think that our mayor and council, caring so much about its citizens’ concerns and needs, might let the public vote on how we should best spend these new found funds. But no, that’s never going to happen. Because they know if we actually had a say as to whether we should spend money, we don’t have to build something we don’t need while we continue to neglect what we do need, our answer would be a resounding no. One more little fun fact: the City has already spent over a million dollars in consulting fees and architectural drawings. You know who paid for that? In the form of increased utilities. Utilities, I might add, that seem to be increasing at an alarming rate over the last few years. At some point, fellow citizens, you’re going to have to stand up and say enough. Until then, the mayor and council will continue to do whatever they want with your money. I’m just putting the information out to you. How you choose to utilize it is up to you. My suggestion to you would be to email your councilmembers and ask them to disprove, on paper, anything contained in this letter.

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Vandals – kids, I’m sure – have now broken out seven windows of my vacant rental at 1102 Third St. SE, Auburn. I have requested an increased police presence, and do not blame the police for any lack of staffing or resources. I have offered a $250 reward to info leading to the arrest of the perps. What has happened to our Auburn? – Will Darnell

For the next 18 years, approximately 8,000 baby boomers will turn 65 every day. By 2030, one in five Washingtonians will be considered elderly – and many will need long-term care. Reliance on government support for long-term care needs will continue to grow as baby boomers age. The future looks startling to those of us who comprise the “silver tsunami,” and is downright alarming for thousands of Washingtonians who rely on the state’s Medicaid system to pay for long-term care services in nursing homes and assisted living centers. Assisted living Medicaid rates haven’t been updated in nearly a decade – and were cut by 6 percent from 2010 to 2012. Nursing home rates were last updated in 2007. Rates fell short by over $100 million in 2012 – and over half the state’s nursing homes lost money. Failure to update rates creates problems at the bedside, where care quality is truly defined. Seventy percent of the cost of long-term care is wage and labor-related, thus financial losses equal lost jobs, and that translates to lost quality. This is simply not sustainable. Washington Health Care Association has represented skilled and assisted living providers in Washington for over 40 years. Our 400-plus members tell us that the issue of appropriate funding does not change because of shifting demographics. Washington’s system of facility-based long-term care is threatened as never before. Please call the Legislative Hotline in Olympia today, 1-800-562-6000, and let your legislators know that seniors matter. Tell them skilled and assisted living care must be a priority in the supplemental budget.

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As an 80-year-old elder, why do I travel to Kent from Auburn where I live? What attracts me to make that trek for all these many years? Well, I will tell you: it’s the peace and joy to walk the 9-hole course and hit the ball, ever trying to conquer that elusive par score. My doctor said to keep moving or I will freeze up. My hope is Kent will keep moving to maintain the 9-hole course so young and old will be able to travel to the beauty of the Kent facility to enjoy an outdoor activity for health and some wealth to your city.

Well, I know this sounds like a broken record because I’ve written about it many times before but it needs to be said again. The high cost of water from the City of Auburn has gotten way out of hand. Got my recent billing period water bill, and while I only consumed $26.10 worth of water, my total bill is $120.62. I have written past mayor Pete Lewis and current Mayor Nancy Backus about this and, to date, have not gotten an answer to my satisfaction. I know what the additional $94.52 is going for, but my question is why are we being charged those fees every single month? It’s ludicrous, and we’re being gouged. A Seattle Times article said Seattle City Light wanted to tack on 1.5 percent to electric bills. City Councilmember Kshama Sawant, in her first meeting as chair of the council energy committee, said the burden for rate increases should not fall on economically struggling residents. Auburn needs someone like her on the council. I agree totally with Sawant and can relate to the increases to our water bills that Auburn’s economically struggling residents have had to absorb. Our councilmembers need to put their heads together and come up with some resolve to this nagging situation. It’s their job.

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Yes, there is all that visible and much discussed activity on the old Cavanaugh block in downtown Auburn, site of the future Trek Apartments. But Trek is not all that’s buzzing on the commercial construction front in Auburn right now. This spring Green River Community College expects to be going full-tilt boogie on its new 56,000-square-foot Student Life building. When the center opens in the fall quarter of 2015, it’ll have a new bookstore, a cafeteria, a fitness and wellness center, a coffee house, a dining area, conference services, meeting and study areas and lots

[ FAIN from page 5 ] disengage a court-mandated ignition-interlock device or operate a vehicle without one, it’s a clear attempt to circumvent the law. My plan would enable a prosecutor to seek increased sentences for these offenses. A second measure would add to the types of offenses that are considered when sentencing repeat offenders. These include operating commercial vehicles, boats, and aircraft while legally impaired. By adding these offenses, prosecutors and judges would gain a more comprehensive picture of offenders’ past behavior when holding them accountable. In addition to keeping dangerous drivers off the roads, I proposed a measure that would help food assistance reach families needing it most. Too often prison inmates continued receiving state food benefits while incarcerated. Aside from violating the law, this systemic flaw took resources away from people in need. While people in jail are prohibited from receiving benefits from the state’s Basic Food program, there is no process for communicating

of space for clubs and student activities. The Lindbloom Student Center is to be razed. Senior Planner Jeff Tate said this week that City has also issued a set of permits for the construction of an Indian Victory motorcycle dealer next to Hinshaw Honda dealer on West Valley Highway. Groundbreaking on that project had been anticipated to start this week. Another O’Reilly Auto Parts store, this one next to the Elephant Car Wash on A Street Southeast, is in the planning stages as well. “Those are exciting things to see. There’s just more activity on the commercial side of development,” Tate said. Last year, Tate noted, Auburn was

between correctional agencies and the Department of Social and Health Services, which issues these payments. To correct the problem, I proposed legislation that would require information sharing to ensure tax dollars didn’t continue going to someone’s public-assistance account while they are in jail. The legislation will not affect the families of inmates, who would continue to be served, but will close this costly loophole. The proposal has received support from individuals within our state’s social-service agency who want to see this problem corrected. The outside experience of all part-time legislators informs how we approach policymaking in Olympia. New DUI laws and improving social service functions are just a few examples of how a citizen Legislature benefits you, South King County, and all Washington residents. Sen. Joe Fain (R-Auburn) represents the 47th Legislative District, which includes Auburn, Kent, Covington and Renton. He serves as the Majority Floor Leader. Reach him at 360-786-7692 or Joe.Fain@leg.wa.gov.

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[ BRUNELL from page 5 ] pipeline is safe for the environment,” said Jack Gerard, president and CEO of the American Petroleum Institute. “It’s time to put thousands of Americans to work.” A decision could come as early as this summer, but many observers think that’s unlikely. After all, this issue has been on Obama’s desk since he took office in 2009. Why the delay? Because, for President Obama, the Keystone XL pipeline isn’t about jobs, the environment or energy security; it’s about politics. While the pipeline has bipartisan support because of its economic benefits, it pits two of President Obama’s most powerful constituencies against each other. Organized labor supports the pipeline because, during construction, it will create some 4,000 high-paying union jobs and 38,000 indirect jobs. Environmental activists oppose it as part of their “War on Fossil Fuels” – the same reason they oppose construction of export terminals in Washington state.

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The Dairy Queen/Orange Julius restaurant in Auburn recently received a PRIDE (Personal Responsibility in Delivering Excellence) Award from the Dairy Queen/Orange Julius system for achieving a high level of cleanliness and food safety. Kurt Schauermann and Chris Bontempo oversee the restaurant at 1101 Outlet Collection Way, No. 1175. “I feel honored to have received such a prestigious award,” Schauermann said. “My staff and I work hard to keep our restaurant at a high level of cleanliness to ensure that we provide a safe and enjoyable environment for our customers.” The award is given out to those stores that demonstrate PRIDE by maintaining a high level of cleanliness and food safety. Last year approximately 12 percent of the restaurants in the Dairy Queen/Orange Julius system qualified for the award.

Both constituencies have the money and power to make or break political fortunes, both for individual candidates and for the Democratic Party itself. Since a decision will anger one side or the other, President Obama has decided not to decide. The State Department estimates that construction of the Keystone XL pipeline will contribute $3.4 billion to the nation’s economy. Senator Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) calls it America’s “largest shovel-ready project.” Referring to Obama’s vow in his State of the Union speech to act decisively and unilaterally on important issues, McConnell said, “If the president meant what he said this week about ‘a year of action,’ he’ll act now on this important project that won’t cost taxpayers a dime but will bring thousands of private-sector jobs to Americans who desperately need them. So, Mr. President, no more stalling – no more excuses.” While President Obama maintains that creating jobs is

his highest priority, his policies don’t always bear that out. His administration is burying employers under an avalanche of new regulations each year, and the president is well on his way to fulfilling his campaign promise to bankrupt America’s coal industry, which provides nearly 175,000 highpaying jobs and produces 40 percent of America’s electricity. And while oil and gas production represent one of the few bright spots in our moribund economy, the president vowed in his State of the Union speech to eliminate tax incentives for the industry. With thousands of highpaying jobs at stake and an opportunity to jumpstart our economy, President Obama says his decision on the Keystone XL pipeline will be based on “the national interest.” Let’s hope so. Don Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He recently retired as president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and now lives in Vancouver. He can be contacted at TheBrunells@msn.com.

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a busy place for commercial construction, witnessing the completion of the remodeled SuperMall and its name change to The Outlet Collection |Seattle. Also, Hospital Central Services Association’s opened its new $26 million laundry plant. Last June, Orion Industries began work on its 100,000-square-foot building at 1590 A St. NE, 6.5 acres west of the Auburn Municipal Airport, north of the Metro Park & Ride. Since 1957, Federal Way-based Orion has trained people struggling with barriers to employment and helped them land good jobs in the community. Construction should be finished this spring.

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[ comics from page 1 ] partner and wife, Michelle Hill, seized the opportunity. “I’m a member of DeMolay, the Mason’s youth group, and they said they had this open store down here and that I should think about opening here,” he said. “So we did it, and here we are.” For the past month, Hills

www.auburn-reporter.com regarding arrest, search and seizure; traffic laws and enforcement; 911 dispatch center operations; law enforcement recruiting, hiring and training; SCORE Tour and operations; investigations of crimes; vehicle pursuits; and use of force, including TASER The academy is offered free of charge to any Auburn citizen 18 years or older. Interested persons can apply online or download the application at www. auburnwa.gov/services/ police/police_programs/ citizens_academy.htm. Applicants must pass a background check prior to being admitted to the class. For more information, call 253-804-3124.

of Comics has been quietly doing business in Auburn, providing nerds, gamers and toy collectors a spot to get their fix and hang out. For Hill, the store is the culmination of a life spent around comics. “I got started with comics because I have dyslexia,” he said. “My mom was really a big part of my life, she was a single mom, greatest lady

[ THEFTS from page 1 ] In 2004, the cities of Auburn, Kent and Federal Way each averaged more than 1,000 car thefts every year. Across the state, in 2005, the bad guys drove off with more than 41,290 cars. But in 2005, King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg launched his Car Theft Initiative. Starting with his first Auto Theft Task Force in Redmond, prosecutors began throwing the book at car thieves, combining multiple thefts and getting stiffer sentences. County prosecutors also formed regional task forces to work hand in hand with other cities, including Auburn. Satterberg said that as of 2012, car thefts across King County had declined 52.3 percent from 2005. By 2013 efforts had cut the number of 41,290 to 25,737 auto thefts statewide. in the world. The school told her to get me reading, saying, ‘If he wants Playboy at 8 years old and he’ll read it, get it.’ I chose not to read Playboy, though, I chose to go with comic books.” Hull said his mother, who passed away a little over a year ago, was instrumental in fueling his passion for comics. “I was a little spoiled

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Between 2004 and 2013, the average of car thefts in Auburn had dropped to 643, including a low of 369 in 2009. In 2013, Auburn arrested 115 for people either possession of, or theft of an auto. None of that just happened, Lee said. "They really started prosecut-

brat,” he said. “We’d go to a garage sale and she’d tell me to pick out a couple books. But I’d throw a fit saying I wanted the whole box. She’d give in. So I just ended up with a huge collection of comic books.” Hill said he was immediately drawn to Marvel’s Iron Man, a character who uses technology rather than super powers to fight evil. “Iron Man, that’s the one,” he said. “I read a lot of stuff, but Iron Man I could relate to. He was human, he had human faults. And who doesn’t want to be Tony Stark, a millionaire womanizer?” While most comic aficionados are content merely to collect and read, Hill found his passion in the selling and trading of books. At age 13, Hill said, he met a comic book dealer who inspired him to branch out and start dealing books on his own. “He told me he could buy them (my collection) from me, but instead showed me how to sell them myself,” Hill said. “His name was Greg Shoepa. He showed me how to do it.” Hill said he’s seen a lot of changes in 30 years dealing comics. Not only with the books, the characters and the stories but also with the way society accepts the

ing auto thieves to the full extent and combining multiple thefts, and getting some good (prison) time for those people," Lee said. Most of the car thefts are still committed on King County's south end, Lee said. For instance in 2013, Kirkland, with a population close to 80,000 people, had 155 car thefts, and Bellevue had 240. "The best prevention for auto theft is … clean out the garage, and park the car in the garage. That cures it right there," Lee said. Lee is one of two police chiefs former Gov. Christine Gregoire assigned to the Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority (WAPTA), which includes two sheriffs and the head of the Washington State Patrol. The WAPTA board, which is funded with $2.58 of every $10 collected as a surcharge on traffic infractions, has $5.2 million to disperse to task forces throughout the state to help with the effort.

people who are into comics. “When I started this, it wasn’t cool,” he said. “Everybody would make fun of you, your friends would make fun of you. And you’d go to the conventions, and there would be three females there. There would be somebody’s mom, somebody’s sister, and one of the guys would bring his wife. “Now you go to a convention and there is 50,000 people there, and 20,000 of them are beautiful women. I’m like, what happened? Where were all these people when I was young and single?” Hill continued: “I think it’s the movies, and I think there are a lot of reality shows like ‘Toy Hunters’ and ‘Comic Book Men’,” he said. “It’s just been thrust into a big media thing. It’s not such a geeky thing anymore. The media has made it a normal, everyday way of life. It’s not uncool to like superheroes anymore.” In addition to comics, Hill emphasized that his store is a safe haven for gamers into such fare as Magic, strategy games and role playing games. “There are lots of stores that have taken over the tournament scene for ‘Magic’, that haven’t been doing it as long as me,” he

said. “They don’t even play ‘Magic’ themselves. So that’s why I opened the shop also. I’m a gamer, too. I opened it so I could have a spot so people could come here and play with me.” But Hill said his biggest inspiration was replicating the stores that first drew him in as a youth. “There would always be expensive stuff up on the walls, out of reach,” he said. “But the store I went to the guy’s name was Mike - would let us get those on layaway. He had an Iron Man No. 1 that I made payments on. You finish payments and you can have it. It was $40 for that book. I still have that book. It’s on my wall for $600. I get a lot of kids that want to buy stuff like that. I’ve had a few take me up on it. “And I wanted to create a family environment where kids can come,” Hill said. “That’s what it was all about for me. And I want it to be friendly. There is a lot of elitism in games and comics. It’s what it was originally supposed to be - a place for geeks to come and hang out.” Hills of Comics is open from 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, from 3 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 2 to 9 p.m. Saturday.

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CALENDAR Events Auburn Tourism: For special events or to add a special event, go to www.auburntourism.com. Daddy Daughter Night: 6:30-9 p.m. Feb. 21, 22, Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. SE. An event to create special memories with your little girl. Grandpas, uncles and big brothers are welcome. Includes appetizer, dinner and dessert. Dancing with music provided by a disc jockey. Each couple gets a professional 5-by-7 memory photo and girls leave with a party favor. Ages 4-10 years. $45/$57 per couple, $10/$13 each additional daughter. For more information, call 253-931-3043. 75th Annual Seattle Kennel Club Dog Show: March 7-9, CenturyLink Field Event Center, 800 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle. Approximately 2,000 dogs expected to vie for Best in Show. Educational booths, demonstration events, Meet the Breed introductions, agility and obedience competitions each day. Show hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. each day. Admission: adults $14, children under 4 free, children 4-14 $7 and seniors over 62 $12. Only dogs entered in the show events will be admitted on the premises. For more information, visit www.seattlekennelclub.org/ My Wedding My Way Wedding Show: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 8, Green River Community College, 12401 SE 320th, Auburn. For brides and grooms-to-be looking to do it themselves, or who want their special day to be offbeat, funky, eco-chic or traditional with a twist. Hands-on workshops, vendors, live band performances and fashion shows. More than 40 retailers scheduled to attend. Information: Patty Sherman, psherman@ greenriver.edu, 253-333-6012, or www. greenriver.edu.

Benefits Pillowcase Drive for Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital: Now through April 15. Help put a smile on the face of a child by bringing fun pillowcases to the Auburn Valley YMCA, 1620 perimeter Road SW. Donors can use their imagination to sew, embroider or decorate pillows or simply buy them from the store. Nine-hundred children per month pick out their own pillowcase and it becomes a comfort item whether they are in chemotherapy, having surgery, exams or tests. The goal this year is 1,000 pillowcases. For more information, call Christine Gifford at 253-876-7563. Painting with the Stars: 6:30 p.m. Feb. 27, Green River Community College, Lindbloom Student Center, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. A benefit for the Interurban Center for the Arts (ICA), which provides training, materials and support for arts education in local elementary schools. Event features artwork created by community dignitaries, business leaders, local artists and ICA volunteer docent. Event attendees can bid on that art as well as donated items like theater tickets, museum and zoo passes, sports items and tours. Tickets: $15 pre-purchased, $20 at the door. For additional information or to purchase tickets, call 253-288-3330. The Bus Barn Bonanza: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Held on the first Saturday of every month, February to June, October to December, Auburn School District Transportation Yard, 615 15th St. SW. Featuring arts and crafts from local artists and business people. Free to the public. A $10 vendor fee supports the Auburn High School seniors scholarship fund. For more information, contact Janie Bartro at 253-227-7789, or visit www. busbarnbonanza.com. Second annual Y Garage Sale: 10 a.m.1 p.m. March 22, Auburn Valley YMCA, 1620 perimeter Road SW. Sale supports programming for children and families in need from the greater Auburn community. Come browse thousands of items such as furniture, tools, clothing and household items. Of note, donations of quality used and new items are being accepted now through March 19. Furniture may be dropped off on

the morning of the event from 8:30 to 9:30 and will be accepted by staff discretion. For more information, call Amy Jahn, of the Y, at 253-876-7557. First Annual Citizens Appreciation Dinner: 5-7 p.m. March 22, Pacific City Hall Gymnasium, 100 Third Ave. SE, Pacific. Proceeds support youth and senior programs at the City. Lasagna Dinner with white elephant bingo. Pre-sell tickets available. Cost: $10. For more information, contact Darcie Thach at 253-929-1153 or dthach@ ci.pacific.wa.us. Bunco Night Scholarship Fundraiser: 6:30-9:15 p.m. March 28, Dick Scobee Elementary gymnasium, 1031 14TH St. NE, Auburn. Auburn Association of Educational Office Professionals (AAEOP) scholarship fundraiser. Cost: $15 per person, includes Bunco play and snacks. A special rate for groups of 12 or more available. Reservations due March 20. Submit reservation and payment by March 7 for a chance to win an exclusive early-bird prize. Registration forms available at www.auburnaeop.org. You may purchase tickets for the 50/25/25 and/or basket drawing for $1 each. Silentauction items available for bid. Contact Ann Gilbert, at 253-931-4984 or agilbert@ auburn.wednet.edu for more information. Fifth Annual Auburn Mountainview Booster Club Auction: 5:30-9:30 p.m. March 29, Emerald Downs, 2300 Emerald Downs Drive, Auburn. Theme: Welcome to the Jungle! More than 20 clubs and sports represented, as well as Invest Ed, formerly known as the Saul Haas Foundation. Event raises an average of more than $7,000 for senior scholarships. Tickets: $40, includes dinner, live and silent auctions. Tickets can be purchased from the auction committee. Donations (monetary and items) are welcome and greatly appreciated. Auction items due March 8. For more information, visit www.amhsbooster.org/Support.html

Health Puget Sound Blood Center drives: 12:30-3 p.m. Feb. 27, MultiCare Auburn Medical Center, Plaza 1, 202 N. Division St.; 12:30-3:30 p.m. March 4, GSA, 400 15th St. SW; 1-7 p.m. March 10, LDS Church, 625 M. St. NE. For more information, call 253-9458667 or please visit www.psbc.org. Spring Body and Mind Seminar: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 15, White River Buddhist Temple, 3625 Auburn Way N. Are you looking for peace and harmony of body & mind? What about good health, spiritual enrichment and relief from stress? Wear comfortable clothes that allow free movement and bring a mat or rug or towel to these interactive classes to stretch your body and ease your mind. A generous gift offering is appreciated. Visit www.whiteriverbuddhisttmpl.org to register. Living Tobacco-free Weekly Free Support Group: 6 p.m. Wednesdays, MultiCare Auburn Medical Center, second floor, Heart Care Center classroom, 202 N. Division St. Free one-hour weekly support group meeting open to adults and teens wanting to quit tobacco, newly quit, struggling with relapse or helping a friend quit tobacco. For more info, contact Heidi Henson at 253223-7538 or hhenson@seattleymca.org. Southeast King County Parkinson’s Disease support group: Meets on the third Tuesday of the month, 10:30 a.m., St. John The Baptist Catholic Church, 25810 156th Ave. SE, Covington. Group’s monthly lunches are on the first Tuesday of the month at the Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. SE, Auburn. For more information, contact Stephanie Lawson at 206-579-5206.

Volunteers Auburn Valley Humane Society: 6-8 p.m., fourth Wednesdays of the month; 10 a.m.-noon, fourth Saturdays of the month, AVHS shelter, 4910 A St. SE, Auburn. Volunteer orientation and trainings. Stop by the shelter to pick up a volunteer application or download one from www.auburn-

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Do you know the amazing story behind the chocolate chip cookie? Or do you know how rivals Hershey’s and Mars came together to produce M&M’s? Chocolate Confessions is the deliciously funny, one-woman musical comedy about love, life, and chocolate that answers these questions and more. Comedian Joan Freed takes you through a world of comic confections as she assumes the role of chocolate shop owner Coco Bliss, and a mixed assortment of uproarious customers. Show time is 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Auburn Avenue Theater. Tickets are $17 regular; $15 students and seniors. To order, call 253-931-3043 or order online at www.brownpaper tickets.com.

Clubs, programs Rainier Audubon Society: 7 p.m. Feb. 17, Federal Way United Methodist Church, 29645 – 51st Ave. S. Discussion and a presentation by Theresa Labriola entitled , Hanford & the River. Climate Change, Pending Catastrophe or Just Hot Air?: 12:15-1:15 p.m. Feb. 23, White River Buddhist Temple, 3625 Auburn Way N., Auburn. Ever question if climate change is real or not? Wonder what you can personally do to help Earth’s health? Dr. Craig Cogger, a soil scientist at Washington State University Research & Extension Center in Puyallup, presents with PowerPoint followed by questions and discussion. What is the evidence for climate change? What do we know about the cause? Ways to combat climate change. Free. 253-833-1442, www.whiteriverbuddhisttmpl.org Striped Water Poets: Meets every Tuesday, 7- 9 p.m., at Auburn City Hall, 25 W. Main St. A roundtable critique and welcoming of new poets. Auburn Noon Lions: Meets Tuesdays, noon, at the Auburn Parks, Arts & Rec Department, Les Gove Park, 910 Ninth St. SE. Meets at 6 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at the Rainbow Cafe, 112 E. Main St. Rotary Club of Auburn: Meets noon, Wednesdays, Auburn Golf Course, banquet room, 29630 Green River Road SE. Guests are welcome. For more information, visit www.auburnrotary.org. Auburn Morning Toastmasters: Meets every Thursday morning, 6:30-7:30, Auburn Chamber of Commerce, 108 S. Division, Suite B. Learn the fine art of communication and public speaking in a friendly supportive atmosphere. Visitors are welcome. For more information, call 253735-1751 or visit www.toastmasters.org.

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Hazardous waste disposal available at Outlet Collection King County residents can get rid of old car batteries, oil, solvents and other household hazardous waste through a program that is available at no charge. The Local Hazardous Waste Management Program in King County provides a year-round Wastemobile hazardous waste service at The Outlet Collection (formerly the Auburn SuperMall), at 1101 Outlet Collection Drive SW, near Sports Authority. It operates every Saturday and

Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Auburn Wastemobile location offers the same service as the roving Wastemobile that travels to cities throughout the county from spring through fall. Like the roving Wastemobile, the Auburn service accepts a wide range of household hazardous waste, including oil-based paint, household cleaners, propane tanks and other chemicals. More information is available by calling the Businesses Waste Line, 206263-8899, or via email, business.waste@ kingcounty.gov.

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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. • 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. • Meals on Wheels: Senior services’ program offers home-delivered meals to home-bound seniors. For more information, call the center at 253-931-3016.

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Tax on pull tabs, punchboards working as designed for the City By ROBERT WHALE rwhale@auburn-reporter.com

Before 2012, the City of Auburn, like the cities of Bellevue and Renton assessed a straight 5-percent tax on all pull tabs and punchboard operations inside City limits, without regard to any prize. But businesses with pull tabs and punchboards, like the Home Plate Tavern and Rainbow Cafe along Auburn’s Main Street, the

Sports Page Tavern on Auburn’s north end, and the Iron Horse Casino on 15th Street Northeast, found that too much of a burden. So in a letter to the City, the Sports Page Tavern asked the City Auburn for a bit of relief. On Feb. 14 2012, the City changed things a bit, opting for a 10-percent tax on net receipts from the operations of pull tabs and punchboards, minus what is awarded in cash or merchandise prizes.

State law allows cities and counties one of the two options. The question City leaders pondered this week – how’s it working, two years in? Apparently, about what everybody thought it was going to do. “When we did this on Feb. 14 2012, we had anticipated $20,000 less in revenue,” recalled City Councilmember Wayne Osborne. “And they had anticipated we would make about $30,000 a year. You can see we are just at $30,000

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The Southeast King County Coalition Against Trafficking (SEKCAT) meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18 at the Kent Senior Center, Room 8, 600 E. Smith St. SEKCAT is a division of Washington Engage, a nonprofit, grassroots organization, dedicated to stopping human trafficking in the Southeast King County area including Auburn, Kent, Renton, Covington and Maple Valley. The goal is to bring schools, community leaders and concerned citizens together to educate against the dangers of the sex trade going on in neighborhoods. New members are welcome. Meetings are on the third Tuesday of the month at the same location. For more information, contact Linda Myers at sekcat@waengage.com.

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Algona Mayor Dave Hill has been elected a member-at-large of the Sound City Association’s executive committee, which represents 36 cities in King County and provides a regional voice for nearly one million people. Hill is one of four SCA board officers.

“Mayor Hill’s leadership, problem solving skills and vision will help SCA address the opportunities and challenges facing our region today,” said SCA Executive Director Deanna Dawson. “SCA creates opportunities for me to better serve Algona residents and to create results that improve our entire region,” Hill said.

Hill said SCA provides a voice for King County cities under 150,000 people in population through leadership in areas such as economic and community development, transportation, land use, health, government operations, the environment, education, public safety, social welfare and other public policy issues. Hill has been a resident and active resident of Algona for more than 20 years. He decided to run for City Council in 2003. While on the council, he served as mayor pro tem for two

February 14, 2014 [11] years. In October of 2006, Mayor Joe Scholz moved out of town, and the City Council appointed Hill the position of mayor for remainder of the term. In November 2007 he was elected as mayor, served that term and was again elected in 2011. Hill represents Algona as an active member with several organizations, including the South County Area Transportation Board (ScatBd) and the Valley Cities Association, an organization of Valley City Mayors and Chambers of Commerce.

Railroad workers, retirees invited to informational meeting March 6 For the Reporter

The National Association of Retired and Veteran Railway Employees (NARVRE) presents a March 6 program to inform railroad industry workers and retirees about their pension benefits under the Railroad Retirement Act. The 10 a.m. meeting is at The Bridge Night Club Lounge, 2024 E. 29th St., Tacoma. There is no charge to participate in the program. Pension benefits under the Railroad Retirement Act differ from benefits paid under Social Security, a fact not generally known by the non-railroad public. Approximately 3,661 retirees live in the 7th, 8th and 9th Congressional Districts of Washington and there are 15,932 in the state. August “Whitey” Westphal, past national president of North Ridgeville, Ohio, presents the program. Auburn’s Kristine Campbell and Tacoma’s Ronald Perrone are assisting. They will outline the solvency of the pension program for railroad retirees and the rights of retirees under the Railroad Retirement Act. Recent developments in the Congress affecting Railroad Retirees will be outlined. Pickup materials will be furnished. Widows and widowers are welcome. For more information, call Westphal 440-452-8427, Campbell 253-833-2495 or Perrone 206-605-0001. Mary Bridge Children’s Center for Childhood Safety offers a car safety seat inspection on the first Wednesday of each month at MultiCare Auburn Urgent Care, 202 Cross St. SE, Auburn, by appointment only. Please call 253-403-1417 to schedule an appointment.

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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. Free Olympic-themed Movies: All 2 p.m. starts: Feb. 16, “Downhill Racer” (NR; 1969); Feb. 23, “Miracle” (PG; 2004). Free tickets available at the door only, doors open one hour prior to showtime. Limited to 250 people. Chocolate Confessions: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14. Chocolate Confessions is the deli-

www.auburn-reporter.com ciously funny one-woman musical comedy about love, life, and chocolate that answers these questions and more. Arrive early (lobby opens at 6:30) for this Valentine’s Day experience, with sweet treats provided by Gosanko Chocolates (donations for the Auburn Food Bank will be accepted). A limited number of special Sweetheart Packages will be available, to include two show tickets, a table for two, a beverage of your choice from the Kiwanis Club of Auburn, Chocolate from Gosanko’s and flowers from Alice Octavia. Tickets: $17 regular; $15 students, seniors; $80 Sweetheart Package. February Comedy at the Ave: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 15. Three comedians in one night. Tickets: $17 regular; $15 students, seniors. Ave Kids, Goldilocks: 2 p.m. Feb. 22. Golden curls and mood swings do not necessarily mix with an over-pampered,

but adorable, baby bear. Can a famished little girl put her spoiled behavior on the back shelf and learn how to be a friend to a lonely baby bear who hungers for a playfellow? By listening and taking turns, these two misfits discover the power of having fun and being a friend. Adaptation by Lani Brockman - Music & Lyrics by Susan Bardsley. Performed by Storybook Theater. Tickets: $8. Free Fourth Friday Movies: All 8 p.m. starts. Feb. 28, “Psycho” (R; 1960); March 28, “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” (PG; 1977); April 25, “Airplane!” (PG; 1980) – April 25, 8:00 p.m. Free tickets available at the door only, doors open one hour prior to showtime. Limited to 250 people. Auburn Performing Arts Center APAC, 206 E St. NE, Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Rec at 253-931-3043, MondayThursday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday,

8 a.m.-noon, or online at www.brownpapertickets.com. Auburn Symphony Orchestra’s Musical Gems: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 15, free pre-concert lecture at 6:45 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. Feb. 16, free pre-concert lecture at 1:45 p.m. ASO performs Antonin Dvorak’s ambitious Symphony No. 7, considered by many as equal in stature to his “New World” Symphony. Also featured is ASO’s esteemed principal clarinetist, Jennifer Nelson, performing Carl Maria von Weber’s Clarinet Concerto No. 2. Reserved seats: $34 adults, $27 seniors, $10 students. Call 253-887-7777 or purchase online at www. auburnsymphony.org. ELSEWHERE Poetry at The Station Bistro: 7-10 p.m., first Wednesdays 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 mcbreenpost@aol.com. Threads of the Past dessert show: 7 p.m. Feb. 28, First Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 19800 108th Ave. SE, Kent. Evening of entertainment, desserts and raffle baskets raises money for the Kent and Covington community-based Rainier Youth Choirs, a nonprofit, choral music education and performance program. Voices 4, an adult vocal jazz quartet that carries on the tradition and repertoire of great swing vocal groups, will perform some jazz favorites. Tickets $25, with proceeds supporting the RYC program. Seating is limited. Purchase at ainieryouthchoirs.org. If you would like to support Rainier Youth Choirs with a donation, contact RYC at 253-347-0180 or ryc@ rainierchoralarts.org.

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Sixth annual Highline Classic Jazz Festival: 2:30-10:30 p.m. March 8, Sound Event Center, 23660 Marine View Drive, Des Moines. A lineup of 14 bands playing on three separate stages. Musicians perform several styles of jazz. The experience includes concerts, dancing, food, drink and an opportunity to mingle with the musicians. Proceeds support the nonprofit Burien Arts Association. EJ’s Catering serving dinner, at $16. Two no-host wine bars and a coffee bar. Tickets $40 for adults, $35 for seniors (65 and over) and free for youth 18 and under. Sold at Burien Arts Gallery, 826 SW 152nd St. Tickets are also available at Brown Paper Tickets, www.brownpapertickets. com/event/553955. For more information visit www.highlineclassicjazz.com.

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Auburn’s Sarah Blum, a nurse Vietnam veteran, nurse psychotherapist specialist and author appears at the Auburn Public Library on March 22. The public can meet the author from 2 to 3 p.m. at the library, 1102 Auburn Way S. Blum recently released a book, “Women Under Fire: Abuse in the Military” (Brown Sparrow Publishing), which takes a hard look at the extraordinary culture of violence and sexual abuse committed within the armed forces. Blum also embarked on a national tour, calling on national, Congressional and military leaders to address the problem. For more information on the author or to purchase the book, please visit womenunderfire.net/ or www.gofundme. com/43om48.

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Honk!: 7 p.m. March 21, 22, 28, 29; 3 p.m. March 22, 29, Green River Community College, Performing Arts Building, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. Heavier Than Air Family Theatre production. A poultry tale in a musical based on Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Ugly Duckling”. Honk!’s charm, humor and message of tolerance is perfect for a family audience. Tickets: $10 advance, $12 at the door. www.heavierthanair.com Jazz series:: 6-9 p.m., Saturdays, Auburn Wine and Caviar Company, 2402 A St. SE, Auburn. Saxophone and flute master Mark Lewis performs each week with a different featured guest musician – or two – from around the region. No cover. For more information, call 253-887-8530. 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.

Museums White River Valley Museum Hours: Noon-4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday and the first Thursday 6-8 p.m. Regular admission is $5 adults, $2 seniors and children. Children 2 years of age or younger are free. Free admission on the first Thursday and third Sunday of the month. EXHIBITS Alpine Photography of George L. Kinkade: Jan. 15-June 1. Breathtaking imagery of the Cascade Mountains as seen through the eyes of a pioneering photographic explorer.

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Lions vie for state 3A swimming berths this weekend at Hazen Pool The Auburn Mountainvew boys compete in the West Central District III Swimming and Diving meet Friday and Saturday at the Hazen High School Pool in Renton. The top-five swimmers and relay teams in the meet earn a berth at the Washington State 3A Boys Swimming and Diving Championships, Feb. 2122 at the King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way. District preliminary rounds start at 4:30 p.m. Friday, with finals starting at 5 p.m. Saturday.

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Houck, Lion gymnasts move on to district meet

Trojans move 11 grapplers on to regional meet

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Eight gymnasts from Auburn schools qualified to compete in the district meet with their performances at this past Saturday’s South Puget Sound League Championships at Mount Rainier High School in Des Moines. For the Auburn Mountainview squad, six girls – led by senior captain and all-arounder Hanna Houck – will compete at the West Central District III/Southwest District 4 3A Championships Saturday for a chance to move on to the state 3A meet. Houck qualified with an eighthplace, 32.900 all-around performance at the league meet. In individual events, senior Kelly Waltrous qualified to compete in the vault (8.175) the beam (7.775) and the floor (7.650). [ more LIons page 16 ]

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The Auburn varsity wrestling squad moves 10 wrestlers and one alternate to this weekend’s West Central District III 4A meet at Emerald Ridge High School in Puyallup. The Trojans earned their spot at regionals with a fourth-place team finish at this past weekend’s South Puget Sound League North 4A Sub-regional meet at KentMeridian. Auburn earned 222.5 team points, finishing behind firstplace Tahoma (441), second-place Kentridge (230) and third-place Kentwood (227). “This is the most wrestlers we have punched out of the SPSL North League in the past few years,” Trojans coach Dennis Herren said. “This team has been an incredibly close group who support each other. (They) don’t fear putting in the extra work. Even the heavyweight is running as hard as he can during team sprints. Every single wrestler on this team also did his job on the academic side, which is impressive. It has been a great group to coach.” Junior Balteer Rana led the way for Auburn with his second-place finish at 120 pounds. Also seizing runner-up finishes at the tournament were junior Bailey Minnar (160) and junior Sam Lindsey (195).

Senior Hanna Houck earned a berth in the 3A district all-around competition with her 32.900 score at the league meet this past Saturday. Rachel Ciampi, Auburn Reporter

Williams hopes for a return to state By ERIC WALKER for the Reporter

Last fall Larkin Williams was a key part of something special. As a senior lineman for the Auburn Riverside High School varsity football squad, Williams helped set the foundation for the program's future, transforming a Ravens squad that finished 1-9 in 2012-2013 into last season's 7-3 team, best in the

South Puget Sound League North 4A. “We actually felt like a team,” he said. “We were more connected with the freshmen than when we were freshmen.” But now he's all about wrestling. And with only two tournaments left in his high school wrestling career, Williams hopes that some of [ more Ravens page 16 ]

Raven Larkin Williams wrestles at the 4A regional meet on Saturday.

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The Auburn boys basketball team dropped a match to Puyallup Tuesday, 65-59, in the South Puget Sound League 4A tournament at Rogers High School in Puyallup. The Trojans (12-9) fell behind 18-8 at the end of the first quarter and never caught up, despite outscoring the Vikings (13-8) 2418 in the fourth quarter. JJ Ruffin led the way for Auburn with 19 points, Rio Paul added 13 and Marquise Prader had 10. Puyallup’s Nick Gutierrez had a game-high 22 points, and DJ Winter dropped in 19.

Local gymnasts move on to 4A district meet Auburn gymnasts Ashley Bechard and Bailie Davis and Auburn Riverside tumblers Luba Migdal and Hannah Wilson all qualified for the district tournament with their performances at the South Puget Sound League 4A sub-district gymnastics meet

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Raven girls move on to West Central District III 4A tourney Reporter Staff

The loss earned the Trojans the No. 8 seed into the West Central District III/Southwest District 4 tournament, which began for AHS Thursday against Union High School in Camas. Results were unavailable at press time. A win against Union would earn Auburn a 4:30 p.m. match Saturday against either Bellarmine Prep (1110) or Kentwood (16-6) at Auburn High School. A loss would put the Trojans in the district consolation bracket, setting up a game against Bellarmine Prep or Kentwood at 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Tahoma High School in Tacoma.

The district tournament continues next week and ends Feb. 22. The 4A Boys Basketball regional tournament begins March 1 at locations to be

determined. The 2014 Hardwood Classic Washington State Championship tournament is March 6-8 at the Tacoma Dome.

this past Saturday at Mount Rainier High School. Trojan seniors Bechard and Davis qualified individually for all four events. Bechard posted a 8.325 on the vault, a 8.500 on the beam a 7.350 on the bars and 8.275 in the floor exercise. Davis scored 8.275 on the vault, 8.300 on the beam, 9.050 in the floor exercise and 7.350 on the bars. Auburn finished 13th in

the team competition with 135.550 points. For the Ravens, freshman Migdal qualified with a 8.500 on the beam, a 8.000 on the bars and a 8.525 in the floor exercise. Senior Wilson qualified for the beam with a 8.350. Auburn Riverside notched 143.850 team points to finish 11th. Emerald Ridge was first with 171.150. Individually, Kentlake’s

Ashley Pernell was first in the all-around with 37.025, and Kate Jacobsen of Puyallup was second with 36.625. The West Central District III/Southwest District 4 Gymnastics Championships are at 10 a.m. Saturday at Mount Rainier High School. The Washington State 4A Gymnastics Championships are Feb. 21-22 at the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall.

Auburn Riverside earned a berth in the West Central District III/Southwest District 4 4A Girls Basketball Tournament Tuesday, beating Bethel 41-35 in a loser-out South Puget Sound League 4A tourney contest. Mckenzi Williams led the Ravens (11-9) with 10 points, Brittni Williams contributed eight and Emily Vaines added six. Rachel Davey and Payton Dunne had five points each. Bethel’s (7-10) Moesha Mack had a game-high 12 points. Auburn Riverside played Bellarmine Prep (15-2) in the first round of the district tourney on Thursday. The results were unavailable at press time.

Trojan JJ Ruffin slips by a pair of Puyallup defenders. Ruffin had 19 points in the 65-59 Puyallup victory. rachel ciampi, Auburn Reporter

Ravens boys hoops run ends at SPSL league tournament Reporter Staff

The Auburn Riverside boys basketball team ended its season on Tuesday with a 87-80 triple overtime loss to Emerald Ridge in a South Puget Sound League 4A tournament, loser-out contest at Rogers High School in Puyallup. After falling behind 21-14 in the first half the Ravens (11-10) battled back to tie it up 55-55 at the end of regulation. Both Auburn Riverside and the Jags (11-10) scored 12 points apiece in the first overtime quarter, then matched at eight points each in the second OT period. In the third overtime, Emerald Ridge pulled away, scoring 12 points to the Ravens’ 5, putting the game away 87-80. Senior Derek Brown led the Ravens with 23 points in the contest, and Mitch Wetmore chipped in with 20. Drew Wallen and Derek White had 12 points each.

[16] February 14, 2014 [ ravens from page 14 ] Meridian High School. The last season's gridiron magic carries over as he grapples his way through the postseason tournaments. This past weekend Williams grabbed fourth-place in the 285-pound heavyweight division at the SPSL North 4A sub-regional tournament at Kent-

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placing moves him on to the West Central District III 4A Regional meet where he'll compete to qualify for his second consecutive trip to the state meet. And if hard work has ever translated to success, Williams should be a shoo-in. “I usually come in in the

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managing his weight and getting his conditioning up,” Martinson said. “He’s doing really well this year. He’s really relaxed and comfortable with competing.” ALSO: In addition to Williams, the Ravens are sending 152-pound senior Todd Houston on to regionals. Houston finished fourth in his weight class.

Bailey Minnar had great days, upsetting higherranked guys by standing in and doing their best against physical opponents,” Herren said. “Our plan (now) is to train smart and hard this week with the goal of getting every wrestler to the (Tacoma) Dome for the

Mat Classic.” The regional meet begins at 10 a.m. Saturday at Emerald Ridge High School in Puyallup. ALSO: Sophmore Makayla Barnette also qualified for regional competition with her fourthplace finish at 235 pounds.

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Sophomore Drew Aplin grabbed a third-place finish at 120. Heavyweights Mario Luevano (220) and Jacob Apadaca (285) also nailed down thirds in their weight divisions. Senior Freddie Pineda

Snitily (138) and Jarret Bishop (145) all snared fourth-place finishes. Sophomore Jamison Glenn earned a district berth at 126 pounds, and sophomore Alex Murray is a 160-pound alternate. “Freddie Pineda and

morning and run, then get ready for first-period lifting class and then after-school wrestling practice,” he said. Auburn Riverside wrestling coach Shawn Martinson said he believes Williams work ethic could make the difference. “He’s worked hard [wrestling] and he works hard in practice, especially

[ Lions from page 14 ] Senior Emily Morgan also qualified in three events, pushing on in the uneven bars (6.300), the beam (7.275) and floor exercise (7.850). Rounding out the Lion’s district qualifiers are Brianna Provo (7.700 vault and 7.750 floor), freshman Jocyline Lacey-Wood (5.700 uneven bars) and Delaney Ralph (7.500 beam). The Auburn Mountainview girls’ finished fourth in the team competition with 146.275 points. “The girls did great last weekend. We had some falls, which held a couple of the girls from advancing in events, but it happens,” Auburn Mountainview head coach Andrew Stranack said. “I was very happy with how they performed, and I know this week they will work harder to improve for this week-

end’s districts meet. With regards to their chances to advance to state, I think they all have a chance, but it’s going to be up to them and how bad they want it. It’s not going to be easy. I believe they can do it.” Defending state 3A champ Enumclaw moved on to the district meet as a team, capturing the league meet title with 171.075. Decatur also moves on with its 158.950 team finish. Enumclaw’s Olivia Bannerot was first in the all-around competition with a 37.850 finish and teammate Emily Berte was second with a 35.275. The district tournament starts at 10 a.m. Saturday at Mount Rainier High School. The Washington State 3A Gymnastics Championships are Feb. 21-22 at the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall.

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SUMMARY OF RESOLUTION 14-104 City of Pacific, Washington On the 10th day of February 2014, the City Council of the City of Pacific, Washington, passed Resolution No. 14-104. A summary of the content of said resolution, consisting of the title, provides as follows: CITY OF PACIFIC, WASHINGTON RESOLUTION NO. 14-104 A RESOLUTION OF CITY OF PACIFIC, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING NEW WATER RATES The full text of this resolution will be mailed upon request, in accordance with the City’s fee schedule. Dated the 10th day of February 2014 Amy Stevenson-Ness City Clerk Published in Auburn Reporter on February 14, 2014. #989594 SUMMARY OF RESOLUTION 14-105 City of Pacific, Washington On the 10th day of February 2014, the City Council of the City of Pacific, Washington, passed Resolution No. 14-105. A summary of the content of said resolution, consisting of the title, provides as follows: CITY OF PACIFIC, WASHINGTON RESOLUTION NO. 14-105 A RESOLUTION OF CITY OF PACIFIC, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING NEW SANITARY SEWER RATES The full text of this resolution will be mailed upon request, in accordance with the City’s fee schedule. Dated the 10th day of February 2014 Amy Stevenson-Ness City Clerk Published in Auburn Reporter on February 14, 2014.#989610.

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 14-1856 City of Pacific, Washington On the 10th day of February 2014, the City Council of the City of Pacific, Washington, passed Ordinance No. 14-1856. A summary of the content of said ordinance, consisting of the title, provides as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PACIFIC, WASHINGTON AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1709 RELATING TO AN INCREASE IN STORMWATER UTILITY RATES The full text of this ordinance will be mailed upon request, in accordance with the City’s fee schedule. Dated the 10th day of February 2014 Amy Stevenson-Ness City Clerk Published in Auburn Reporter on February 14, 2014. #989632. FedEx Ground Package System, Inc. 1000 FedEx Drive, Moon Township, PA 15108 is seeking modification of coverage under the Washington Department of Ecology’s NPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Industrial Activities at the industrial site, known as FedEX Ground SEAT located at 3702 C Street NE in Auburn. Activities requiring permit modification include requesting a waiver from level 2 corrective action. Any person desiring to present their views to the Department of Ecology concerning this application may notify Ecology in writing within 30 days from the last date of publication of this notice. Comments may be submitted to: Washington Dept of Ecology Water Quality Program – Industrial Stormwater PO Box 47696 Olympia, Wa 98504-7696 Published in Auburn Reporter on February 14, 2014 and February 21, 2014. #989995. To place your Legal Notice in the Auburn Reporter e-mail legals@ reporternewspapers.com

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Canadian invader Herbie D and jockey Amadeo Perez prevail in the 2013 Longacres Mile. The 79th running of the Northwest’s premier race is Sunday, Aug. 24. COURTESY PHOTO, Reed Palmer, Emerald Downs

Emerald Downs sets $1.6 million stakes schedule A 29-race stakes schedule featuring the 79th renewal of the $200,000 Longacres Mile (Grade 3), three stakes double-headers and Washington Cup XII has been announced for the 2014 season at Emerald Downs. Beginning with the $50,000 Hastings Handicap for older fillies and mares on Sunday, May 11, and ending with a stakes double-header for 2-year-olds on closing day, Sunday, Sept.

28, a total of $1,610,000 will be offered in stakes purses. Twenty-six stakes are scheduled on Sundays, including the $200,000 Longacres Mile on Sunday, Aug.24. Washington Cup XII – six races exclusively for Washington-breds worth an aggregate $300,000 – is Sunday, Sept. 7. The 75-day season, the 19th at Emerald Downs, begins Saturday, April 12. Live racing is offered every Saturday and Sunday through April, with Fridays added to the schedule beginning May 2.

2014 EMERALD DOWNS STAKES SCHEDULE 29 races: $1,610,000 purses Date, purse/name Sunday, May 11 – $50,000 Hastings Handicap (3 year olds & up, fillies, mares) 6 furlongs Sunday, May 18 – $50,000 Governor’s Handicap (3&UP) 6½ F Sunday, May 25 – $50,000 Auburn Handicap (3-year-olds, colts and geldings) 6½ F Sunday, June 1 – $50,000 Seattle Handicap (3YO F) 6½ F Sunday, June 8 – $50,000 WA State Legislators Stakes (3&UP F&M) 6½ F Sunday, June 15 – $50,000 Budweiser Handicap (3&UP) 1 mile Sunday, June 22 – $50,000 Coca-Cola Handicap (3YO C&G) 1M Sunday, June 29 – $50,000 Irish Day Handicap (3YO F) 1M Sunday, July 6 – $50,000 Boeing Handicap (3&UP F&M) 1M Sunday, July 13 – $50,000 Seattle Slew Handicap (3YO C&G) 1 1/16M Saturday, July 19 – $50,000 Kent Handicap (3YO F) 1 1/16M Sunday, July 20 – $50,000 Mt. Rainier Handicap (3&UP) 1 1/16M Sunday, July 20 – $50,000 Emerald Express (2YO C&G) 6F Sunday, July 27 – $50,000 Angie C Stakes (2YO F) 6F Saturday, Aug. 9 – $65,000 Washington Oaks (3YO F) 1 1/8M Sunday, Aug. 10 – $65,000 Emerald Downs Derby (3YO) 1 1/8M Saturday, Aug. 16 – $50,000 WTBOA Lads Stakes (2YO C&G) 6½ F Sunday, Aug. 17 – $50,000 Barbara Shinpoch Stakes (2YO F) 6½ F Sunday, Aug. 24 – $65,000 Emerald Distaff (3&UP F&M) 1 1/8M Sunday, Aug. 24 – $200,000 Longacres Mile (G3) (3&UP) 1M Sunday, Aug. 31 – TBA, Bank of America Championship Challenge (3&UP) 440 yards Washington Cup XII Sunday, Sept. 7 – $50,000 Northwest Farms Stakes (2YO F WA) 6F Sunday, Sept. 7 – $50,000 DRF Dennis Dodge Stakes (2YO C&G WA) 6F Sunday, Sept. 7 – $50,000 Comcast SportsNet Stakes (3YO F WA) 1M Sunday, Sept. 7 – $50,000 Jim Beam Stakes (3YO C&G WA) 1M Sunday, Sept. 7 – $50,000 Pegasus Training Center (3&UP F&M WA) 1 1/16M Sunday, Sept. 7 – $50,000 Muckleshoot Tribal Classic (3&UP WA) 1 1/16M Sunday, Sept. 28 – $65,000 Gottstein Futurity (2YO) 1 1/16M Sunday, Sept. 28 – $50,000 NWSS Cahill Road Stakes (2YO) 6F

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Georgiann Hartl, a longtime resident of Auburn, passed away on January 24, 2014 at the age of 88. Born to George and Mary McLean on April 21, 1925, in orchard country near Wenatchee, she grew up in Seattle, Minneapolis and Wenatchee, where as a teenager she dreamed of singing like Jeanette MacDonald. She did sing in a trio with her two sisters, and as a person of strong faith she sang in church choirs all her life, often as a soloist. Her interest in politics, she once said, was sparked while getting her hair cut in a barbershop where the talk was all about Franklin D. Roosevelt’s returns in the 1932 election. (“I’ll never forget that feeling of excitement,” she later wrote. “It sparked my interest in history and reading about what makes this country and people tick.”) After graduating from high school, she married her highschool sweetheart, David Hartl, and raised six children. From 1965 to 1967, she served as president of the South King County chapter of the League of Women Voters, an organization in which she was active for many years. When her first marriage ended, she returned to school to earn a degree in occupational therapy and worked for six years as the much-beloved activities director at the Caroline Kline Galland Home, a Seattle nursing care facility for Jewish seniors. She also served as a Deacon and Elder at White River Presbyterian Church in Auburn. When that church later closed, she found a home at Auburn First United Methodist Church where she was a very active volunteer. In 1976 she married Carl Hartl, a Boeing employee. In retirement, Georgiann and Carl were committed volunteers for Bread for the World, a Christian organization that works on behalf of the hungry, for which Georgiann was Washington State coordinator. She was also a longtime volunteer with the Auburn Respite Care Program and until early December was still giving her time there two days a week. Throughout her life, she lived by the idealism she expressed in her 1943 high-school yearbook when, asked what her ambitions were, she wrote: “To help win this war, and after it’s won to help establish a world government in which all people may live at peace with one another.” Georgiann was a kind, generous, open-hearted soul with a gentle sense of humor. She loved swimming, especially at Lake Chelan which she visited almost every summer of her life. She was preceded in death by Carl Hartl and is survived by her children John Hartl, Mary Johnson, Beth Vail, Paul Hartl, Priscilla Hartl and James Hartl; her grandchildren Tobi Vail, Maggie Vail, Steven Hartl and Kaitlyn Hartl; her sisters June Bills and Ginger Helfer; her daughters-in-law Valerie Hartl and Loralee Hartl; her sons-in-law Clark Johnson and Michael Upchurch; and many nephews and nieces. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. A memorial service for her will be held at 1 p.m., Feb. 15, at Auburn First United Methodist Church, 100 N St. S.E., Auburn (253-833-3470 or www.auburnfirstumc.org). In lieu of flowers, donations in Georgiann’s name to Bread for the World or a charity of your choice are suggested. 988173

Linda Jean Musser

Linda Jean Musser, 59, of Renton joined her mom, grandma, brother Gary and Elvis in Heaven February 6, 2014. “Jeannie” was born on August 15, 1954 to Allen “Ray” and Roberta “Bertie” Musser. Living in Buckley, Auburn and Renton, Jeannie had a positive effect on any and everyone she ever met. Not being a shy girl, Jeannie made every moment spent with her an adventure in life and happiness. Jeannie is survived by her father, Ray Musser; sisters, Mickey Buss, Kay Berg, April Irvin and Debbie Lamond and brothers, Denny Howard, Allen Musser and her housemates at Bethesda house. Always our princess, now she has gone to marry the prince. 989460

Vernon H. Tipton 9/30/1933 - 2/3/2014

Vernon H. Tipton passed away on February 3, 2014 to be embraced in the loving arms of his Savior. Chub, as he was known to family and friends, was born September 30, 1933 in Atkinson, Nebraska to John and Hattie Tipton. He grew up in the Tekamah area of eastern Nebraska. After graduating from Tekamah High School in 1951 he joined the Air Force and after his service he soon met the love of his life, Wilma Kamp. They were married on October 29, 1955. Their first child, Michael, was born when the couple lived in Lincoln, Nebraska. The young family moved to Dillon, Montana in 1958. Their daughter, Jo Ellyn, was born in 1963. In 1966 the family moved to Auburn, Washington, when Chub was hired to teach at Totem Junior High in Federal Way. He would go on to spend the remainder of his 30 year career in education with the Federal Way School District. He served as Vice-Principal at Kilo Junior High and later Principal at both Totem and Lakota Junior Highs. He retired in 1993 as the Director of Vocational Education for the District. In retirement Chub and Wilma enjoyed traveling while also making every effort to attend their grandchildren’s activities. They also enjoyed together: boating, playing bridge, holding Seahawk season tickets and following Nebraska Cornhusker football. Chub was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church in Auburn for over 47 years. Chub’s life was led by a strong faith and an ever-present and gentle love for his family. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Hattie, and two brothers Calvin and Merlin Tipton. He is survived by his loving wife of over 58 years - Wilma Tipton, Michael (Patti) Tipton, Jo (Rod ) Menck, 6 grandchildren and 4 greatgrandchildren. A celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m. on February 15, 2014 at Messiah Lutheran Church in Auburn. Interment will be at Tahoma National Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Messiah Lutheran Church or the charity of your choice. 989374

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Curtis A. Newcomb died February 7, 2014. He was born August 8, 1923 to Charles and Alma (Swaren) Newcomb in Killdeer, ND. He graduated from Beulah High School in Beulah, ND and served in the Army during WWII. On August 22, 1945 he married Lois Gotchall. He graduated from Powellhurst Bible College & attended Western Seminary in Portland, OR and was pastor of several churches in OR and WA, retiring in 1995 from Lake Youngs Baptist Church in Kent. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Lois of Kent; son Dwayne Newcomb (Molly) of Maple Valley; daughter Jan Stewart (Robert) of Port Ludlow, WA; brother Fleming Newcomb (Doris) of Gresham, OR; sister Beverly Stegmeier of Kent; and 2 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son Dennis Newcomb. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at Edline-Yahn & Covington Funeral Chapel, 27221 156th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98042. Remembrances may be made to: Grace Community Church Building Fund, 1320 Auburn Way S, Auburn, WA 98002

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4â€? Concrete floor w/fibermix reinforcement & zip-strip crack control, 12â€™x7â€™ raised panel steel overhead door, 3â€™x3â€™8â€? PermaBilt door w/ self-closing hinges & stainless steel lockset, 2â€™ poly eavelight, 10â€™ Continuous flow ridge vent.

Concrete Included

18,085

19,373

17,575

4â€? Concrete floor w/fibermix reinforcement & zip-strip crack control, 12â€™x13â€™ metal framed sliding door w/camlatch closers, (2) 10â€™x12â€™ raised panel steel overhead doors, 3â€™x6â€™8â€? PermaBilt door w/self-closing hinges & stainless steel lockset, 4â€™x3â€™ double glazed vinyl window w/screen, 10â€™ Continuous flow ridge vent. Concrete Included

30â€™x30â€™x9/16â€™ 30â€™x36â€™x9/16â€™ 32â€™x36â€™x9/16â€™

(1) 10â€™x8â€™ & (1) 5â€™x4â€™ Metal framed split sliding doors w/cam-latch closers, (3) 4â€™x8â€™ split opening unpainted wood Dutch doors, 3â€™x3â€™8â€? PermaBilt door w/selfclosing hinges & stainless steel lockset, 18â€? eave & gable overhangs, 10â€™ Continuous flow ridge vent.

All

18,127

176/mo.

Monitor Barn

24â€™x28â€™x9â€™

24â€™x24â€™x9â€™

jobs

Call Today 1-253-872-6610

219/mo.

10â€™ Continuous flow ridge vent, 2â€? fiberglass vapor barrier roof insulation, 18 sidewall & trim colors w/45 year warranty.

Concrete Included

IN YOUR AREA

15,259

30â€™x36â€™x12â€™

Hay Cover

Concrete Included

MISSING DOG - LOGAN. Missing since August 10th from Auburn area. Sightings in Kent and Bellevue. Mini Blue Merle Australian Shepherd. Very scared and skittish. Please call Diane at 253-486-4351 if you see him. REWARD OFFERED.

16,820

22â€™x36â€™x9â€™

4â€? Concrete floor w/fibermix reinforcement & zip-strip crack control, (2) 10â€™x8â€™ raised panel steel overhead doors, 3â€™x6â€™8â€? PermaBilt door w/self-closing hinges & stainless steel lockset, 3â€™x3â€™ double glazed vinyl window w/screen, 10â€™ continuous flow ridge vent.

Concrete Included

*2 BIKES MISSING REWARD For Retur n. Specialized menâ€™s red, black, white bike & specialized womenâ€™s black & pink bike from Kent home on 1/15. 206-2404067 425-444-5325.

20â€™x24â€™x9â€™

800-824-9552

15,865

228/mo.

BUILDINGS BUILT SQUARE FEET

19,338

20,589,827

As of 12/31/13

Financing based on 12% interest, all payments based on 10 years (unless otherwise noted), O.A.C.. Actual rate may vary. Prices do not include permit costs or sales tax & are based on a flat, level, accessible building site w/less than 1â€™ of fill, w/85 MPH Wind Exposure â€œBâ€?, 25# snow load, for non commercial usage & do not include prior sales & may be affected by county codes and/or travel considerations. Drawings for illustration purposes only. Ad prices expire 3/10/14.

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As a mass of blue and green humanity flooded the streets of Seattle to celebrate the Super Bowl champions on Feb. 5, Gildo Rey Elementary School staged its own celebration of the beloved Seahawks. The Auburn school organized a 15-minute student parade. Students, teachers and staff dressed in team colors joined the party. Above, Gildo Rey students cheer the Seahawks before the parade. Rachel Ciampi photo

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www.auburn-reporter.com [ TEEN from page 1 ] Youth & Family Services’ 23rd annual Valentine’s Breakfast at Grace Community Church. The event is AYR’s major fundraiser, supporting its work as a private, nonprofit child and family support agency in the community. Breakfast is served at 6:30 a.m.; the program begins at 7. Martinez, 17, persevered through bad times to find his way. After his family lost its Covington home to foreclosure and moved to Auburn, Martinez wasted little time before surrounding himself with familiar “older” friends and troubles. He gravitated toward cocaine and meth use as a teenager. He skipped school, sometimes leaving home to shack up with friends, even strangers, in abandoned homes. He stole from family, friends, homes and restaurants to support his drug addiction. He stole money from his sister’s savings to pay for and trigger his “daily high.” But his actions caught up to

Benefit • Event: 23rd annual Valentine Breakfast, “Come Together With Heart” • When: 6:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 14; program begins at 7. • Where: Grace Community Church, 1320 Auburn Way S. • Program: The Auburn Youth Resources-Enumclaw Youth and Family Services breakfast is the organization’s largest annual fundraising event. Guest speakers, entertainment and raffle for several prizes. The Green River Community College Jazz Choir performs. • Admission: Free. Call to reserve your seat at 253-351-6059. • Information: Visit www. ayr4kids.org.

him. Ultimately, police arrested Martinez on separate thefts. Judges sent him to juvenile detention. His hopeless life, as he painfully recalls, was going nowhere. “I got to the point where I hated myself,” Martinez said. “There was nothing good about me, but I always knew I wanted

to do something great in my life … I just didn’t know how. “I was lonely, I was stuck, I was trapped, I was sad, I was depressed,” he said. “I missed my family. They were there, but I didn’t even know it. I just didn’t make an effort to quit.” A friend who’d been released from a detention center encouraged Martinez to attend a Narcotic Anonymous meeting. “That changed my life,” Martinez said. It was only the beginning. AYR soon intervened. Willing to change, Martinez received intensive drug and alcohol group therapy. He responded to the guidance of AYR professionals, notably Dustin Doerflinger, a counselor, and Joe Woolley, who operates AYR’s Arcadia House youth drop-in program. Today, Martinez is a bright student, active in student government and energetic in his community. He sits on the AYR board of directors. He serves on the eight member Junior City Council, which the City formed to keep the Auburn City Council up to date on kid-related

matters, from the youth curfew to gang issues and beyond. He has plans, dreams. He wants to go to college and become an independent business owner, perhaps mentor troubled teens. He has been sober for more than a year. He has since repaired his rocky relationship with family. “Sometimes I can’t believe it myself,” Martinez said of his transformation. “This whole new person, I like. … What I do now motivates me to do more.” Jim Blanchard, AYR executive director, says Martinez is a “phenomenal example” of a young person who has done the work himself to stand tall on two firm feet. “He’s just done terrific. He’s almost an agency resource in a sense,” Blanchard said. “We all have the utmost respect for what Mauricio has accomplished. Today he’s a fine looking young man. “When I frankly think about where he was two, three years ago and where he is today, I am overwhelmed.”

The “See Ya Later” Foundation is accepting applications for its scholarship program. Graduating seniors are invited to complete applications and submit a letter of reference by April 4 for the Scott Banke Memorial Scholarships. The “See Ya Later” Scholarship Committee reviews applications, and finalists are interviewed. Three $1,500 scholarships will be awarded to Auburn students. The SYL Foundation, a non-profit organization, began out of the inspiration of a 12 year-old boy who died of cancer. To Learn more about the program, visit www. seeyalater.org.

[ LEVY from page 1 ] registered voters, but success in this election requires only a simple majority. The next update was to be at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, after this issue had gone to press. The levy provides six years of funding to take recommendations made by the 2013 Technology Citizens Ad Hoc Committee and set them in motion. It replaces the 2005 technology levy. Auburn School District officials have said that with the levy’s passage, local taxpayers’ projected school tax rate would remain level.

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