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City wish list? New post office, funding for public health BY ROBERT WHALE rwhale@auburn-reporter.com
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Councilwoman Largo Wales wanted the City to sound its municipal yawp for a sustainable funding source for public health over the dome of the state Legislature. Councilman Bill Peloza suggested that Auburn push the federal gov-
ernment to do something about the danger posed by the daily passage of oil trains through the city. And Councilman Rich Wagner renewed his request for a new post office. “We’re at 75,000 and the post office was built for a town of 20,000. … We need to figure out a way to partner with the post office, not just go in there
and beg and say, ‘Build us a new one.’ Let’s figure out a way to give them some land downtown, to do something to move forward on a post office that fits the size of our city,” Wagner said. Prompting the comments at Monday night’s study session was City leaders’ initial look at the first draft of Auburn’s legislative priorities at the state and
federal levels. Director of Administration Dana Hinman put the list together after talking with the City’s legislative consultants, with Mayor Nancy Backus, the Association of Washington Cities and with Auburn Police Chief Bob Lee. [ more PRIORITIES page 3 ]
City effort vows to tidy up properties BY ROBERT WHALE rwhale@auburn-reporter.com
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The Auburn High School Jazz and Show Choirs perform on stage during their Christmas concert at the Performing Arts Center on Monday. Auburn’s high schools got into the spirit of the season with special concerts of their own in December before the holiday break. RACHEL CIAMPI, Auburn Reporter
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‘Proud of the strides we’ve made’ Seng steps away, leaves her legacy on school board
When Auburn’s code enforcement officers direct people who fall afoul of the aesthetic and public health rules to “get rid of the rusted cars,” “cut the grass,” or “trash the trash,” a few fadge up ugly things to say. Like the woman asked to clean her carport who concluded: “I already know Auburn is the most corrupt city in Washington. … All Auburn does is corrupt, everything is corrupt.” Or the fellow who larded Code Enforcement Officer Chris Barak’s voice mail with so many curses and naked threats that whatever the man was screaming melted into gibberish.
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She took a different path toward education than the rest of her family. But Carol Seng, who retired Monday after 13 years on the Auburn School Board, figured she could contribute in a different way.
“I never had the teaching passion, but I was able to get involved at this level,” she said. “It kind of fit my family background.” After all, Seng’s late father, Ken, was a former Auburn School District administrator. When there was a vacancy on [ more SENG page 7 ]
Carol Seng, retiring Auburn School Board member, far right, shares a laugh with her mother, JoAnne Seng, son Blake Helgerson and friend Mallory Wall during her farewell party. RACHEL CIAMPI, Auburn Reporter
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Jordan named new Chamber director vote of the board, Jordan accepted The Auburn the position. Area Chamber of She assumes her Commerce on role at the ChamDec. 9 announced ber on Jan. 4. the hiring of its new “Ms. Jordan’s president and CEO, background and Julia Jordan. experience with Jordan The hiring comtwo prior chammittee selected bers of commerce and Jordan after a nationwide her leadership role with search, and the full board a downtown association interviewed her at its Dec. 8 make her the ideal candimeeting. After a unanimous date for our Chamber,� said FOR THE REPORTER
Chairman of the Board Derek Brandes. “I am excited to be given the opportunity to serve the greater Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce. It is an honor to follow such an intrepid leader and a privilege to work with a diverse board that has such enthusiasm for our mission. I’m looking forward to meeting each of our members,� Jordan said upon accepting the offer.
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CREW-ZIN [ ENFORCEMENT from page 1 ] As Barak and his fellow code enforcement officers, Tami Kapule and Jason Arborgast told City leaders Monday at City Hall, most of the commentators are appreciative, but certainly not everyone. “Trying to portray the process in as nice and respectful a way as possible is difficult at times because they don’t want to hear it,� Barak said. Before 2015, Arborgast said, Auburn did not have an abatement budget, and the fact that there is one now has led to shining successes, and has helped take care of many problematic
“It is a work in progress,â€? Hinman cautioned. Here are a few of Auburn’s priorities at the state level: • Ask the state Legislature to continue to support the construction of a mental hospital via the partnership of MultiCare and Franciscan Health, and to make more dollars available to shelter and reintegrate the homeless; • Provide funding for stormwater and flood control infrastructure; • Recognize the need of cities like Auburn for tools to resolve conflicts outside the courtroom and the authority to charge a reasonable fee for electronic and commercial records requests, and to address the impact changing technology has on public records. Wales observed that the City had not prioritized its wish list, and that there was nothing in the list about funding for public
Construction continues on Green River College’s aviation program center, a threestory, 30,000-square-foot building, east of Lowe’s at 1232 A St. NE, south of Auburn Municipal Airport. The college expects to move its aviation program and other smaller programs into the new facility next fall. MARK KLAAS, Auburn Reporter
properties that presented life-safety problems to the community. Among these, an infamous house on 9th Street Southeast that was occupied at one time by as many as 15 people, without running water. This property called for the deployment of specialists in hazmat suits to clean up. From another property, code enforcement and its clean up partners carted away 8.5 tons of garbage. One garage took the guys in hazmat suits two days to clean up. “It’s been awesome to have the financial means to get these taken care of,� Arborgast said. City leaders were then
treated to screen images of some of the worst problems turned success stories. Of one property, which finally called for abatement action and code enforcement action, Barak had this to say: “It was a horrible, horrible property. But you can see that they fixed it up very nice, and it sold and it’s back on the market.â€? Next up, two single-family residences on a single parcel on 331st Street. The elderly resident had recently moved into a care facility and left the property in a bad condition. “It took a year or so to get compliance ‌ but an inves-
tor finally bought it and fixed it up, and it’s actually very, very nice,� Barak said. Barak talked about another property on 28th Street South that went through numerous infractions, notices of penalties and abatement after its tenant left. Today, under new ownership, it is being cleaned up. “(The original owner) was very, very difficult to deal with. He’d clean up bits and pieces at a time, enough to kind of get us off his back, but then he’d go back to the way it was a couple days later,� Barak said. Having an abatement
health. “I do think mental health is big, big, big, big, but we need to continue to work on public health. We do not, at the state level, have a sustainable funding source for public health, and we, if anyone, have suffered,â€? Wales said. Even though the City stands to receive public health funding through the recent voterapproved Best Starts for Kids levy in King County, that still won’t be enough, Wales said. “Remember,â€? Wales said, “we have a significant portion of our community that is in Pierce County.â€? Among the priorities at the federal level: • Close the online sales tax loophole; • Invest in local transportation priorities; • Funding to continue to advocate for programs that provide employment, health and housing services to veterans.
budget has also helped the officers to conduct a public education campaign aimed at increasing awareness of the various City codes, Kapule said, success manifested in postcards, brochures and direct mailings, even a frequently-asked-questions section on the City’s website. “We have just done some preliminary work, but it’s focusing on the impression corridors. What kind of message are people receiving as they drive through our community? Maybe they don’t live here but are just driving through and are going to stop and go shopping. I’m going to be work-
ing closely in 2016 with one of your urban design planners,â€? Kapule said. â€œâ€Ś Not only will we be using (a checklist) with businesses and residences along the primary and secondary corridors (starting on Lea Hill), but we also are going to implement it at the multiple-family apartment complexes, partnering with law enforcement, trying to find creative ways to get increased compliance, not only with code violations but also to improve the safety of the neighborhoods at our multi-family apartment complexes,â€? Kapule said.
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Authorities continue to look into hoverboard fire at mall BY ROBERT WHALE rwhale@auburn-reporter.com
A kiosk worker was demonstrating the wonders of the hoverboard on Dec. 8 at The Outlet Collection mall when the device caught fire. Caught fire twice. Extinguisher in hand, an employee of one of the mall businesses pounced on the fire, according to KOMO News in Seattle.
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No one was hurt, but the Valley Regional Fire Authority continues to investigate the incident. Given that the Consumer Product Safety Commission is investigating at least 10 hoverboardrelated fires, however, the devices have caught the attention of consumer protection and firefighting agencies throughout the nation, which have issued advisories warning buyers to be alert when
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Trespassing: 5:32 a.m., 1101 Outlet Collection Way SW. In the chill of the predawn darkness of a late fall day, a man got things rolling by getting his rear end kicked off all Outlet Collection mall property.
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Collision: 11:47 a.m., 1000 block of Valentine Avenue Southeast. A City of Algona work truck was involved in a collision on private property.
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Jaywalking, and more: 1501 Auburn Way N. The initial stop was for jaywalking, but the woman had a misdemeanor warrant out for her arrest and drug paraphernalia in her purse, so police arrested and transported her to the SCORE jail.
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Aid call: 8:20 p.m., (Lakeland Hills). Firefighters evaluated a woman who was suffering from seizures, and a private ambulance transported her to MultiCare Auburn Medical Center (MAMC).
Illegal burning: 5:55 p.m., (Lea Hill). Firefighters responding to a report of a fire behind a residence and finding a home owner burning yard debris in a fire pit, extinguished the conflagration and schooled that errant owner on burning restrictions inside city limits.
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Eight lawmakers entrusted with drafting a school funding plan in line with the tenets of the state constitution and the dictates of the Supreme Court won’t complete their task this year. The contingent of Democratic and Republican lawmakers met for a final time in 2015 on Monday, adjourning without agreement on the contours or content of a proposal to put forth in the 2016 session. They plan to gather again Jan. 4 – one week before the session begins – with hope for but uncertainty of reaching an accord. “We’re still negotiating. We’re taking our task very seriously,” said Rep. Norma Smith, R-Clinton, who is one of the lawmakers involved in the work group. “What we’re trying to do is craft something that can be well-received in the Legislature.” What this means is the Legislature will begin 2016 just as it did in 2015: in contempt of a Supreme Court order demanding a blueprint for amply funding public schools by the 2018 deadline set in the McCleary case. In addition, a $100,000-a-day fine levied by justices in August continues to pile up. Thursday will mark the 127th day of sanctions, which amount to $12.7 million. Any notion those sanctions will push lawmakers toward a more rapid conciliation hasn’t occurred as some lawmakers, including a couple members of the McCleary 8, think the Supreme Court exceeded its authority. There is resistance to any action perceived as placating justices. “Our focus has been on doing the right thing for the education system, not on responding to the Supreme Court,” said Rep. Chad Magendanz, R-Issaquah. “The fines are not really a fine. No one will drop a bill to pay the fine.” [ more CORNFIELD page 6 ]
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would you all consider it a public service to let the public know that those boxes aren’t as thiefproof as we once believed? Too bad, because mail theft has been more of a problem of late. Civic duty goes both ways. If our leaders don’t take steps indicating they actually care about the residents of the cities they work for, then why should we care enough to elect them? – Natalie William
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It seems it’s not safe to put your mail in those convenient blue USPS mailboxes anymore. Five days ago, I came home from running errands to our street on Lea Hill to find one of those big metal boxes laying on its side in the small ditch in front of a neighbor’s house. We’ve had lesser elements leave stolen cars there before, but this was a first. There was mail strewn all around it. My father had called it in to the Auburn Police, who told him someone else had reported it, too. It was still there the next day, so he called again and asked if the Auburn Post Office had been informed. They had. Another day went by … and another. I stopped a Postal worker and let him know. Now, it is Day 5, and still
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that box lays there in front of my recently deceased best friend’s house, practically shouting, “Come dump the remnants of your crimes here.” I’ve left a message with the mayor as I could only get voice mail. Anyone care to take any bets on how long it stays there? And
Well, I’m on my soap box once again. I’m sure our reader’s out there are looking forward to my next letter. It’s December, not July, and we seem to be in a monsoon season and not in a drought, and yet our water bills are still well above where I think they should be. [ more LETTERS page 6 ]
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GOP senators siding with unions rather than worker’s rights A trio of Washington state senators – Pam Roach (Auburn), Don Benton (Vancouver) and Mark Miloscia (Federal Way) – have thrown their support behind the corrupting and abusive power of government unions, instead of the Constitutional rights of Washington’s workers. Specifically, the lawmakers – all Republicans – did so last month by signing on to an amicus brief
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important cases before the U.S. Supreme Court in recent years. Rebecca Friedrichs, a California school teacher, has no desire to participate in or support a teachers’ union in any way, but she still believes she has a right to teach in the state’s public school system. If she prevails, public employees across the country would be able to keep their jobs even if they opt out of
their unions and pay no fees at all. Since 1977, state employees have been able to opt out of paying full union dues because their First Amendment rights are violated when that money is used to fund political candidates and causes the worker doesn’t support. But unless the state has a right-to-work law [ more OUR TURN page 6 ]
[6] December 18, 2015 Though the group is not “fixated on the fine issue, there are members, and I am one of them, that would like us to be out of contempt,� said Sen. Christine Rolfes, D-Bainbridge Island. To recap, the McCleary decision dealt with the entire tab for the basic education of a million students. Lawmakers and Gov. Jay Inslee figured out how to spend billions of additional dollars on things like supplies, all-day kindergarten, smaller class sizes and buses in the last two state budgets. But they are still wrestling with how to
end the reliance on local property tax dollars to pay teachers, principals and staff. It will require a new method of compensating school employees with state funds. That will cost money and could see some residents paying new or higher taxes. The Democratcontrolled House and Republican-run Senate couldn’t find a solution in this year’s record-setting 176 days of session. And their leaders don’t plan on finding one in 2016 – an election year session – either. Since September, the work group, with help from two of Inslee’s top aides, is deciding what
information must be gathered next year so lawmakers are able to take some tough votes in 2017. They are not negotiating levy rates and salaries but a timeline for collecting data, explained House Majority Leader Pat Sullivan, D-Covington, who is in the group. “If we could agree on a plan, we could act early in session,� he predicted. “It shouldn’t be that hard.� But it has been so far. Political reporter Jerry Cornfield’s blog, The Petri Dish, is at www.heraldnet. com. Contact him at 360-3528623; jcornfield@heraldnet. com and on Twitter at @ dospueblos
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[ LETTERS from page 5 ] It’s not that difficult a fix is it? Why should it be such a difficult task for our mayor and council to spend less on foolish, unnecessary things, thus saving money and begin reducing the charges to city residents for the water? I’ve been visiting Arizona a lot lately and they can provide water to its residents for less money where it’s hot and dry than the state of Washington where the water is so plentiful. Doesn’t make sense to me. In my opinion, this is a situation that needs to be fixed, and sooner rather than later. – Jeanne Herold
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[ OUR TURN from page 5 ] on its books, the workers can still be charged a representation fee to reimburse the union for the costs associated with collective bargaining on the worker’s behalf. But that reasoning – which Sens. Roach, Benton and Miloscia apparently embrace – ignores the fact that all collective bargaining for public employees is inherently political.
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“care� back in Medicare. He seems to almost always vote against increased funding and against authorizing the government negotiating lower drug prices with the big pharmacy. It caused me to wonder what might cause this change of heart, if this advertisement is true. Well, guess what? He voted against a clean air act and is allowing one of the state’s biggest polluters to continue polluting. He probably feels we will need the health care because everyone’s asthma and respiratory problems will get worse and the pollutants will cause more problems. Ask him “Why are you against clean air?� He needs to vote for his constituency and not for big business.
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every individual from being forced to subsidize another’s political speech. Friedrichs is about restoring the rights of free speech and association to our public servants and freeing them from the obligation to financially support private union interests. Weeks ago, the Washington Federation of State Employees began reaching out to Republican legislators across the country, encouraging them to sign a Supreme Court brief they prepared to oppose Ms. Friedrichs in hopes of generating a “bipartisan� expression of opposition. They argued that the First Amendment rights of public employees are less important than states’ rights to order public employment as state governments see fit. It’s a shameful act of political theater, but a performance with a long history.
These same arguments were levied by “states’ rights� advocates who opposed school desegregation in the 1950s. The rights to freely speak and associate are fundamental, and government may only diminish those rights when armed with an exceedingly strong justification. Maintaining the government-union racket is not such a justification. WFSE’s amicus brief is a thinly veiled attempt to protect their monopoly at the expense of constitutional rights, and Sens. Roach, Benton, and Miloscia should know better. David Dewhirst is Litigation Counsel and James Abernathy is General Counsel for the Freedom Foundation, an Olympiabased think and action tank promoting free markets and limited, accountable government.
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among students, led to Seng’s proudest accomplishment during her tenure. In 2011, the Washington State School Directors’ Association named the Auburn School Board its School Board of the Year. “Director Seng brought a strong background of leadership and policy development to the board,” Spicciati said. “She has positively impacted thousands of Auburn students.” Among those, her two children, both of whom have graduated. Couple that with Seng’s move to Snoqualmie, and she believed it “was a good time to be finished.” “I think it’s great to have parents on the school board, as well, because they have their foot in the classroom and can really hear what’s going on,” Seng said. “I hope to still be involved in education in my new home, whether it be volunteering for communities or being involved in their foundation.” As for ASD, Seng said infrastructure remains its most significant issue. “I think Auburn needs to deal with its growth,” she said. “They need to deal with overcrowding at some of
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For the third consecutive year, Evergreen Heights Elementary is a Washington School of Distinction award winner. The Auburn school was one of 37 schools in the Puget Sound Educational Service District (ESD) region recently to earn the honor, which recognizes those schools that show sustained improvement over a five-year period in reading/English language arts (ELA) and math. “The success of our school is a result of hard work, high expectations and collaboration between staff, students and parents,” said Principal Anne Gayman. Evergreen Heights also was recognized as a National Title I School of Distinction last December, the second time it had received the honor. The awards were created in 2007 to recognize the highest improving schools
in the state. The awards are not intended as a replacement for state and federal accountability measures of school performance, but rather as supplemental measures to recognize and celebrate school staff, students, and leaders who improve performance for all students over a sustained period of time. In March, the Elementary School Principals Association of Washington selected Gayman as a Washington State Regional Distinguished Principal for South King County. Selected by one’s colleagues, the Distinguished Principal recognition is awarded based on a candidate’s contributions to professional growth and development, educational excellence, community relations and humanitarian activities. Gayman was one of 16 principals recognized from regions throughout the state.
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or leg? Would you take that seriously? Researchers have estimated that the surface area of the lining of the gum pockets surrounding each tooth is similar in size to the average adult palm. So, generalized bleeding gums can represent a chronic open wound in your body of considerable size. On top of that, it is surrounded and bathed in the oral bacteria that is present in everyone’s mouth. It is no surprise then that researchers have found oral bacteria in the lining of diseased heart blood vessels. The connection between gum disease and diabetes has been well established by multiple scientific studies. There is a two-way relationship, meaning that those with poorly controlled diabetes are more likely to develop gum disease, and those with poor oral health that results in gum disease are
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What is thermography and is it a replacement for a mammogram? A patient recently came in and asked why we are not doing thermography. She showed us a Facebook post (bit.ly/1O42tPO) linking to the website of Dr. David Jockers, featuring thermography as an alternative to mammography and asked us to comment. If I could pick a test that is absolutely not helpful in the detection or diagnosis of breast cancer, it would be thermography. Thermography has been virtually condemned by medical societies specializing in early detection because it misses so many cancers that at the time of imaging are quite large. In fact, the FDA has refused to approve thermography for breast cancer screening or diagnosis, so if you do go to a thermogram center, you might ask them: “Is your machine FDA approved?” If they answer “yes,” ask them to see the certificate, or show the staff this link:
1.usa.gov/1SwVMcW. When made aware of thermography companies touting their machines, the FDA has gone so far as to issue warning letters: 1.usa.gov/1QUhc68. In all fairness to Dr. Jockers, I contacted his office by phone and asked to speak with him, so I could get his side of the story. After putting me on hold to speak with the doctor, his assistant gave me his email address and assured me that he would respond after he finished with his clinic patients. I sent an email with several questions and received no response, so I called back and was not able to get through to the doctor. My advice is to stick with mammograms, preferably 3D tomosynthesis, and if you are over 40, get them yearly as long as you are in good health.
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more likely to develop diabetes. Some studies even go so far as to call periodontal disease the sixth major complication of diabetes, after retinopathy (eyes), nephropathy (kidneys), neuropathy (nerves), cardiovascular disease and poor wound healing. The American Diabetes Association has acknowledged the association between diabetes and periodontitis since 2008, so the importance of good oral health and regular dental maintenance should be familiar to your physician. However, if you haven’t discussed it with them, here’s a summary of how they are connected: The infection and resultant inflammatory processes that occur with periodontal disease are associated with an increase in insulin resistance. Insulin is the hormone that your body naturally produces to help regulate your blood sugar levels. When the body becomes insulin resistant, it does not respond appropriately
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Art soothes the soul, symbolizes power and struggle, and calls for social change. Trung Pham’s work says so. Pham is a man of many talents and persuasions. The son of Vietnamese immigrants, he is a Jesuit priest and assistant professor
at Seattle University who teaches art and sculpture to a vibrant student art community. He has degrees in theology and chemical engineering, and a masters in fine art. He also is a professional artist, who has participated in solo and group exhibitions. His sculpture, “Chair 1�, recently captured the
People’s Choice Award and a $400 prize at the Small Works Big Presents, The Gift of Art exhibit at the White River Valley Museum. His winning artwork will appear in next year’s postcard invite. The juried show and sale – which closes Sunday – attracted more than 40 area artists working in a
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chair positioned on a high foundation block. “I asked myself, ‘How can I transform this waste into a sculpture?’ â€? Pham said. “The chair can be symbolic of power ‌ of poor or rich ‌ a position in society.â€? Winning the award is “helpful, inspiring and encouraging,â€? as Pham said, but his participation in the museum’s exhibit is more about supporting the arts in the community through his techniques and teachings. “To become a community artist ‌ that’s my goal,â€? Pham said. “Art speaks from the heart, opens the dialogue and grips the community.â€? The City of Auburn Arts
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Auburn Riverside junior wing EJ Taylor had a simple explanation for his newfound shooting prowess. Better health. Taylor, who scored a game-high 24 points during the Ravens’ 68-54 win Tuesday night against Enumclaw in a South Puget Sound League 3A contest, said an injury that has plagued him through the early part of the season is beginning to improve. “I’m coming off a sprained (left) ankle, but it’s getting a lot better and I’m glad to be helping out the team a lot more,” he said. Nothing seemed to slow Taylor early against the visiting Hornets. He made his first three 3-pointers, including a bank shot. “I didn’t call that,” Taylor said with a laugh. His final 3-pointer of the
EX-AUBURN STANDOUT RETURNS HOME Auburn High School graduate Danny Shelton returns to the area Sunday when the Cleveland Browns play Seattle. Shelton, who was a standout defensive lineman at the University of Washington, was the Browns’ first-round pick in April after he produced 16 tackles-forloss and recovered five fumbles last season for the Huskies. Shelton, who is listed as 6-foot-2, 339 pounds, has 26 tackles and no sacks this season for Cleveland, which enters the game with a 3-10 record.
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Auburn Riverside guard Julian Gulchuk was among four Ravens to produce doubledigit points in their 68-54 win Tuesday night against Enumclaw in a South Puget Sound League 3A contest. RACHEL CIAMPI, Auburn Reporter
quarter came at the buzzer to give Auburn Riverside a 23-8 lead. “It was nice to see him shooting the ball well,” coach Kevin Olson said. “It really helps when he’s an offensive threat for us.” And Taylor was not alone. Senior post Quintin Bethea (11), and juniors Julian Gulchuk (13) and O’Darious Shaw (10) also produced double-digit points. “I think that’s the big thing I’m trying to get across to these guys,” Olson said. “When we play together, share the ball, move it around and take turns … it makes for a pretty good offense for us.” Taylor shared similar sentiments. “It’s the whole team contributing,” he said. “As we get better as a brotherhood, we get better as a team.” [ more RAVENS page 12 ]
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[12] December 18, 2015 [ RAVENS from page 11 ] A significant part of that came through the Ravens’ defense. Auburn Riverside (5-2 overall, 2-1 league) forced the Hornets into 18 turnovers during the first half. Many of those resulted in transition layups as the Ravens converted nearly 54 percent of their shots during the first 16 minutes. “I think that’s probably our strength in this league,” Olson said. “We’re just getting after it using our athletic ability, quickness and length. It’s giving people trouble in the full court and passing lanes. I think that’s our strength, and I thought we played good defensively in the first half.” That did not extend to the second half. Enumclaw (2-4, 0-3) outscored Auburn Riverside 30-27 after the intermission. “When you get up on a team like that, you would like to come out of halftime and make a statement that the game is over,” Olson said. Some of that was related to the Ravens’ free-throw woes. Auburn Riverside converted just 12 of 25 attempts from the
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Elsewhere • At Auburn Mountainview 66, Bonney Lake 46: Ryan Lacey scored a game-high 29 points to help the Lions remain undefeated. Ki’Jan Weisinger also contributed 11 points for Auburn Mountainview (5-0, 3-0). AJ Andino led Bonney Lake (0-5, 0-3) with nine points. • Peninsula 77, at Auburn 66: Tyler Pray and Malik Williams combined for 43 points, but it was not enough for the Trojans to pull off the upset in an SPSL 3A contest. JaQuori McLaughlin’s 29 points led Peninsula (4-0, 3-0). Patreon Lee added 13 points for the Trojans (3-2, 1-2).
Auburn Riverside senior post Quintin Bethea scored 11 points Tuesday against Enumclaw. Bethea was among the Ravens to take advantage of the Hornets’ 18 turnovers during the first half. RACHEL CIAMPI, Auburn Reporter
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Auburn man takes Rush 10K BY MARK KLAAS mklaas@auburn-reporter.com
James Roach had passed this way before. Only this time, he ran freely and in front of the crowd last Saturday. The 30-year-old Auburn man captured his first 10-kilometer overall win at the 33rd Christmas Rush Fun Run/Walk on a wet morning at Hogan Park at Russell Road. Roach covered the relatively flat, 6.2-mile loop course in 34 minutes, 35 seconds. He settled for second in the same race a
Auburn’s James Roach reaches the finish line to take the 10-kilometer overall win at the 33rd Christmas Rush Fun Run/Walk in Kent last Saturday morning. MARK KLAAS, Auburn Reporter
year ago, running a time of 33:46.1 and following the winner, Seattle’s Uli Steidl, who posted a 31:53. This time, Roach prevailed, running strong despite the steady rain. The 10K attracted a field of 238 runners. “The conditions were fine,” said Roach, a health and physical education instructor at Madrona Elementary School in SeaTac. “I felt fine today, being that is was my first race coming off a marathon (at Portland in October).” Roach is a former AllGreat Northwest Athletic Conference academic cross country performer at Central Washington University. He competed at Highline
College and coached in the area. He also excels in the marathon, having posted a personal-best 2:42. In last Saturday’s 10K, Anthony Raftis, a senior standout runner at KentMeridian High School, was second (34:38) and Tacoma’s Cameron Freshwaters, 20, was third (34:49). Seattle’s Rachel Leftwich, 23, took the women’s overall win in 39:52, which was 17th overall. In the 5K, Seattle’s Michael Chinchar (15:27), 27, edged Kent’s Isaac Derline (15:29) for the overall victory. Tacoma’s Nicole O’Loughlin, 25, topped the women’s field (18:20).
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Self-help massage workshop for your hands: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, E.M. Aesthetics/Tru Day Spa, at 201 Auburn Way N., Suite A. Thumbs ache? Hands hurt due to excessive texting? Cost is a $10 donation to the Auburn Food Bank or the spa’s giving tree. For a reservation, please email:edie01@comcast.net. For more information, visit trudayspa.net.
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A lifelong Kent resident, Doug passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, November 20, 2015 at age 72. He was a retired Executive Search/ IT Consultant, avid Husky fan, church member – additionally, a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and a great friend to his childhood buddies. He is survived by his wife Carolyn, two daughters Tanya and Shannon and three grandchildren – Also, his younger siblings, Al and Lu Wiley. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten. Memorial Service - Friday, January 8th, 1 pm, White River Buddhist Temple, Auburn, WA. Private Burial - Date is TBD, Auburn Pioneer Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please donate to White River Buddhist Temple. 1491396
Donald Jarvey Donald Jarvey passed away December 9, 2015 surrounded by family. Don was born June 11, 1935 in Coeur d’ Alene, ID to Fannie Matilda Joki and Jonas A. Jarvey. He graduated from Coeur d’ Alene HS in 1954 and in September, 1955 married the love of his life, Nancy Best Jarvey. They remained married for 59 years until her death in November 2014. Together they raised 3 children; Linda (Gene) McMahon, David (Sherri) Jarvey and Scott (June) Jarvey, and enjoyed grandchildren; Jeffery (Evelina) and Lindsay McMahon; Natalie and Erik Jarvey; Melissa (Ryan) Gutelius and Cassandra (Roland) Gilmore; Serena, Crystal and Steven Small, and 6 great-grandchildren; Jakob and Edvin McMahon, John and Loralai Stephens and Lincoln and Oliver Gilmore. Don spent most of his work life with The Boeing Company. He started as a truck driver, moved into the fire department and eventually retired as Director of Security. While at Boeing he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Seattle University in 1982. Residing in the Auburn area most of their married life, Don and Nancy spent a few years in New Orleans, while working for Boeing, enjoying southern food and culture. Don and Nancy loved to travel and after retirement took trips to Australia, New Zealand and Hawaii, and cruised the Caribbean and Mediterranean. As snowbirds they spent many winters in Florence, AZ and summers at their lake home in Shelton, WA where they liked watching birds and deer. Don was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Nancy and by his parents. Besides his children and grandchildren, he is survived by brother-in-law Richard (Joy) Best, 3 nieces and 1 nephew and their families. A Celebration of Life will be held January 2 at 2pm in the banquet room at Auburn Golf Course. 1490983
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“See Ya Later” Soccer Camp: Dec. 28-29, Diamond Sports Training Center, 13712 24th St. E, Sumner. SYL Foundation and Tacoma Stars host. Check-in is 8:30 a.m., with instruction from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. both days. Entry level camp for basic players (non-select players) ages 7 to 13. A suggested donation of $30 per child is requested, however, the camp is free if the fee limits the child’s attendance. Entry fee includes a free T-shirt, cinch bag and instruction. The camp will provide soccer gear. Please wear tennis shoes to camp. No cleats allowed. Register online at www.seeyalater. org/syl-washington/wa-soccer-camp/. For more information, contact Brian Williams at brian.williams@seeyalater.org or 253332-5144, or Wendy Buchanan at wendy@ seeyalater.org or 253-951-6491.
Clubs 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, Longhorn Barbecue, 635 C St. SW. $12 for lunch, $5 for dessert and beverage. For more information, contact Ed Butler at 253-929-9358 or edbutler0314@gmail. com. Rainier Audubon Society: 7 p.m. Dec. 21, Federal Way United Methodist Church, 29645 - 51st Ave. S. Discussion and a presentation by Dan Streiffert, entitled “Bird Photography.” Public invited. Rotary Club of Auburn: Meets noon, Wednesdays, Auburn Golf Course, banquet room, 29630 Green River Road SE. Programs: For more information, visit www. auburnrotary.org.
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Comedy at the Ave: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 15. Three comedians will work to twist your funny bone. Ages 18 and over only. Tickets: $17 regular; $15 students, seniors. Cirque Ziva: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16. Show features a skilled troupe of 25 who present traditional and modern Chinese acrobatics, dance, aerial stunts, contortion and more. Ancient and contemporary music, costumes and atmosphere from producer Danny Chang (artistic director, Golden Dragon Acrobats) and by award-winning lighting director Tony Tucci. Tickets: $25 regular; $20 students, seniors. AveKids, The Commedia Pinocchio: 2 p.m. Jan. 23. Musical brings life to the story of a Pinocchio, a puppet who wants to be a real boy and faces trials, tribulations, bullying and more. Performed in the Italian theater tradition of Commedia Dell’arte, which relates to unwritten or improvised drama, this classic tale will come to life on stage courtesy of the Tacoma Musical Playhouse. By Lane Riosley. Music and lyrics by Aven Stephenson.Tickets: $8. ELSEWHERE “Mary Poppins”: 7 p.m. Dec. 18, 19, Green River College Performing Arts Building, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. Heavier Than Air Family Theatre Co. presents classic story. For the first time in the community theatre’s 40 year history, cast members will literally soar to new heights in this high flying musical. For ticket information, call 253-833-9111, ext. 2400, or visit heavierthanair.com. Zola’s Cafe: Live music every Friday, 7-9 p.m., 402 E. Main St., Suite 120. Live music and wine tasting on the first Saturday of each month, 7-9 p.m. For information, contact Sonia Kessler at the cafe at 253333-9652.
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1993 HONDA CIVIC
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1978 SUZUKI GS750
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