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Mom’s message was direct and clear. Talan Alfrey took it to heart. “Every day when she dropped me off to practice, she always said, ‘Work hard, and INSIDE you’ll ■■ Profiles of top never grads from Auburn regret and Auburn Riverside it,’ ” said Alfrey, high schools, and a a threesalute to the class sport star of 2018. Pages 8, and bright 10-13 student leader at Auburn Mountainview High School. “She’s right, like she usually is.” That work ethic, instilled by parents and reinforced by teachers and coaches over the years, has led to many great things for the graduating senior. The same can be said for Wendy Mordo, whose parents, Cephas and Ivy, immigrated here from the West African nation of Ghana in 1999. They toiled but established careers in nursing, providing a promising path for Wendy and their two other children to follow. “My parents didn’t go to high

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Wendy Mordo and Talan Alfrey enjoyed the experience as they grew into senior leaders at Auburn Mountainview High School. MARK KLAAS, Auburn Reporter

Commencement ceremonies Saturday • Auburn Mountainview High School, 11 a.m., Auburn Memorial Stadium, 801 Fourth St. NE • West Auburn High School, 1:30 p.m., Auburn

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Performing Arts Center, 702 Fourth St. NE • Auburn Riverside High School, 4 p.m., Auburn Memorial Stadium Sunday • Auburn High School, 4 p.m., Auburn Memorial Stadium

Seizing second chances Lopez, Akeand find their way at West Auburn. By Robert Whale rwhale@soundpublishing.com

The Briseida “Brise” Lopez who started high school at Auburn Riverside four years ago hated being around people, especially loud people, was quick to take offense, get up in your face, throw a punch. Throughout her freshman and sophomore years, Lopez was, in her words, “a disruptor.”

“I’d get up and speak my mind, tell ’em, ‘I don’t like you, you’re too loud, be quiet.’ I’d get really annoyed and start fights … I was reckless. I never wanted to come to school. I was always trying to find a way to get out of school,” Lopez said. She made sporadic efforts to change, but nothing took – the suspensions continued, cutting See CHANCES, Page 8

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Auburn Police officers have been working with community development, code enforcement, city attorneys and other law enforcement agencies over the last three months to identify city neighborhoods where illegal drug activity is causing the most hurt. So police can direct attention and resources to the areas that need them the most. They’ve identified the neighborhoods. On Monday, the Auburn City Council discussed a City Attorney potential ordinance Dan Heid modification that would provide police with more tools to use in those places, tools that other jurisdictions in the state and beyond have used with consistency to fight illegal drugrelated activities. One such tool is court-ordered, “stay out of areas of drug activity,” which make violations of orders issued by courts of competent jurisdiction separate violations, City Attorney Dan Heid said the areas identified to date – one in the downtown area, the second by The Outlet Collection mall, the third in the south part of town, and the fourth on the Muckleshoot Plateau – are likely to undergo modifications. Heid said that in the development and identification of anti-drug emphasis areas, it would be appropriate to conduct ongoing evaluations to see how See DRUGS, Page 17

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American-Vietnamese War Memorial dedication is Saturday By Reporter Staff A dedication ceremony for the Joint AmericanVietnamese War Memorial is 11 a.m. Saturday at Les Grove Park, 910 Ninth St. SE, Auburn. All are welcomed to the event to observe, to learn, and participate. Mayor Nancy Backus; Alfie Alvarado Ramos, director of the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs; and a representative of the Pentagon’s 50th

Daughters of the American Revolution members, from left, Roxane Hodges, Sally Jarvis and Hilda Meryhew attended the March groundbreaking for the American-Vietnamese War Memorial at Les Grove Park. RACHEL CIAMPI, Auburn Reporter

Anniversary of the Vietnam War Commemoration project have been invited to speak. The VietnameseAmerican War Memorial Alliance project, which began more than 10 years ago to honor the sacrifices of Americans and Vietnamese soldiers, has been completed. The project’s vision grew from a local veteran’s effort to honor all the other allied forces and the thousands of Canadian volunteers who joined the U.S. Military to

support South Vietnam, making Auburn’s memorial unique. The City of Auburn provided land for the memorial. The alliance raised the money and built the memorial. The memorial’s central display features the yellow, red, and green emblem for Vietnam War veterans, an image of the Mourning Soldier, and inscriptions in English and Vietnamese. Granite panels honor American and South Vietnamese

military. The memorial permanently displays the U.S. flag and the former Republic of Vietnam flag, also known as the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom flag. Individual granite tiles on the Wall of Honor recognize individual Vietnam War veterans, living and dead. The success of the project is the result of the hard work and dedication of City staff, and veterans from South Vietnam and the U.S. According to project leaders, one of the memorial’s

goals is to tell a more accurate history from those who were there; another is to provide an understanding of what freedom is and its costs for future generations. But for now, the honoring of the veterans and their sacrifices is center stage for the dedication ceremony, they said. Construction on the memorial began March 12. The alliance is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization. Learn more at HonorVietnamVets.org.

Advisory: Night work at 15th Street SW at Perimeter Road Starting Monday, June 18, through July 1, construction for the King County Kent-Auburn

conveyance system improvements project – by the King County Wastewater Treatment Division – will require lane closures and disruptions

to both directions of 15th Street SW, from Perimeter Road to Industry Drive SW, from 8 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The work is not dependent on weather.

Access to residences and businesses within the project area will be maintained during construction, but delays should be expected. Please pay close attention to police officers, signs and flaggers. For more information, contact the King County 24-hour hotline at 206-205-9283, or the City’s Community Development and Public Works Department at 253-931-3010.

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• On June 18, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., construction by Abbott Construction for the MultiCare central utility plant project will require a full closure of 1st Street NE from North Division Street to Auburn Avenue. The work is not dependent on weather. • The City’s contractor, DPK, Inc., will continue work on the new roundabout at the intersection of 22nd Street NE and I Street NE through approximately July 13.

The work will require the following lane closures at the intersection: • The northbound lane on I Street NE at the intersection will be closed to all through traffic • The westbound lane on 22nd Street NE along the east side of the intersection will be closed to through traffic The intersection will remain open to southbound and eastbound traffic. Detour routes will be in place.

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Auburn hires successor to retiring city attorney By Robert Whale rwhale@soundpublishing.com

Dan Heid has been the City of Auburn’s attorney for more than 16 years. But as he told a recent meeting of the Auburn City Council, this month he’s calling it quits. The City has already chosen his replacement – present Port Townsend City Attorney Steven Gross. Gross, however, is no stranger to locals, having

served Auburn as its assistant city attorney from November 2008 to July 2014. Before coming to Auburn, Gross was a senior assistant city attorney for the City of Tacoma, and before that he was deputy legal council for the Pierce County Council from November 2003 to October 2006. Gross earned his law degree from the Seattle University School of Law and his bachelor’s degree

from Appalachian State University in Boone, N.C., in Information Systems and Management. Among other duties, as Auburn’s new attorney, Gross will lead the legal department, draft, review and approve ordinances, resolutions, contracts and other legal instruments and documents, provide written and oral opinions and legal advice concerning city affairs, administer compliance with various

state and local laws and statutes, and represent the city in judicial and administrative proceedings. Heid’s retirement caps a legal career spent entirely in the public sector. Before coming to Auburn, he was city attorney for the thennew City of Lakewood, and before that he was attorney in turn for the cities of SeaTac and the Eastern Washington cities of Sunnyside and Toppenish. Prior to that, Heid was an

assistant city attorney for the City of Chehalis, and fresh out of law school he was deputy prosecuting attorney for Lewis County. Heid is a veteran of the Vietnam War. Heid and his wife of 45 years, Cheryl, have a constellation of kids and grandkids, and none of them here, he said, so they plan to hit the road and see more of them in the days to come. “I’d like to see more of my

grandkids before they grow up,” Heid said. “I’m 69 years old, and I wanted to retire before I’m 70. “I’ve enjoyed very much what I have done here,” he said. “That doesn’t mean everything goes the way you want. … But if something doesn’t go the way you want it to, that doesn’t take away from the fact that you put your effort in, and you appreciated the opportunity to make a difference.”

Backus, READY campaign earn national honor For the Reporter Mayor Nancy Backus was honored for outstanding achievement with Auburn’s READY campaign at the 2018 City Livability Awards program, part of the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ 86th annual meeting in Boston last Saturday. The award recognizes mayoral leadership in developing and implementing programs that improve the quality of life in America’s cities, focusing on the leadership, creativity and innovation demonstrated by the mayors. Former mayors selected this year’s winning cities from a pool of more than 150 applicants. “Our City Livability Awards program gives us the chance to express our pride in cities’ mayoral leadership

Susan Moulton, senior corporate director of Public Sector Solutions for Waste Management, left, presents the City Livability Award to Mayor Nancy Backus. COURTESY PHOTO

in making urban areas cleaner, safer and more livable,” said Tom Cochran, CEO and executive director of the Conference of Mayors. “We are grateful to Waste Management for its many years of support for the City Livability Awards program,

and for the opportunity to showcase the innovation and commitment of mayors and city governments across the country.” Susan Moulton, Waste

Management’s senior corporate director of Public Sector Solutions, presented the City Livability Awards during the luncheon in Boston. “Through the City Livability Awards, Waste Management is immensely proud to honor U.S. Mayors who are committed to strengthening our communities and enhancing the lives of their residents across the nation,” Moulton said. Auburn’s READY (Real Emergency Aid Depends on You) program – led by the Auburn: Healthy for Life initiative – aims to increase mental health outcomes for high-risk populations in the South King County region. Through a readily-available

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to be shared with other communities throughout the country. Backus was delighted to hear that the hard work of the campaign had been recognized. “The contribution of the READY campaign benefits all in Auburn – READY empowers our residents’ role in helping friends and family in the community,” Backus said. “By including local mental health professionals and law enforcement, we are able to offer residents and others the opportunity to know where and when to get help when they need it most.” For more information on the winners, visit usmayors. org.

instructional video and a targeted outreach campaign, the READY campaign emphasizes individual response to the mental health crisis – and works to inform the Auburn community about what to do if a friend, loved one, coworker or acquaintance is undergoing a mental health lapse. The READY program has been readily embraced by the public and varying entities, including Public Health; Auburn Police; Valley Regional Fire Authority; Valley Cities Behavioral Health; the City Council; family practice residents of the Wright Center; and local psychiatrists. Since being introduced to Auburn, READY has been approved

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No drive through: Truck crashes into doughnut shop Two customers narrowly escape injury; driver under arrest for investigation of DUI. By Mark Klaas mklaas@auburn-reporter.com

Concrete blocks fortify the front of an Auburn doughnut shop, and for good reason. Motorists occasionally hit the Donut Star, situated just off a sweeping curve at 914 Auburn Way S. The latest episode was last Friday morning when a speeding, suspected drunk driver crashed into the shop, nearly hitting two customers as they were entering the small store. Auburn Police arrested the driver, a man in his 40s, for investigation of DUI. Indoor and outdoor store surveillance cameras captured the dramatic crash.

As the truck plowed into the side of the shop, a woman was about to enter the store and a man had just passed through the door. Miraculously, the woman avoided the truck’s blow, and the quick-thinking man jumped over the counter to avoid being hit. Neither was injured, but both were shaken after the flying debris had settled. May Poy, who co-manages the shop, was standing behind the counter in the cashier area when the truck hit the concrete barriers. The force, she said, was so great it knocked over a table. “I just froze,” Poy said of the incident. “I didn’t know what was going on. I didn’t

know there were customers outside. … I can’t imagine what it was like being in that spot.” Poy said her shop has been struck before, at least three times – each time at night – in her three years working there. In one of those incidents, a vehicle grazed the outside of the store and took out a light post, she said. This time, it was windows, a door and framing. Poy said her business has insurance but expects expensive repairs. Despite the damage, the store opened for business last Saturday. Loyal customers expressed relief and support for Poy. Sales, she said, were brisk. As for those concrete blocks in front of the building? They minimized the

May Poy, co-manager of the Donut Star, wasn’t hurt when a drunk driver slammed his pickup truck into her shop. The impact damaged the store. MARK KLAAS, Auburn Reporter

damage, police said. The male customer who escaped the crash scene came by the next day to

check up on Poy. “He wanted to make sure I was OK,” Poy said. “I’m just glad everyone’s OK, but

emotionally, the woman is shook up. … She came so close (to being hit).”

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Auto fire alarm: 6:14 p.m.,(Lea Hill). Crews responding to an automatic fire alarm in an apartment building ended up coaching a man and woman on the correct response to the actions of their wee offspring, who’d tripped the alarm.

A id call: 7:15 a.m., (Auburn). Firefighters and King County Medics assessed a toddler who was in the throes of seizures, and firefighters transported the little boy to MAMC for further treatment.

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Aid call: 6:34 p.m., (Auburn). Firefighters evaluated an Auburn senior citizen who’d fallen and hurt herself, and a friend drove her in his or her vehicle to MultiCare Auburn Medical Center (MAMC) for further evaluation and treatment.

Smoke investigation: 8:35 p.m., (Pacific). Firefighters called to investigate smoke in a neighborhood found a resident illegally burning grass and yard debris. Firefighters and the homeowner extinguished the fire, and firefighters schooled

the errant fellow on outdoor burning regulations.

JUNE 6 Aid call: 4:37 p.m.,(Lakeland Hills). Firefighters responding to a man who was suffering an allergic reaction discovered he had self-ad-

ministered an auto-injection of Epinephrine. A private ambulance zipped the man off to MAMC.

JUNE 7 A id call: 12:46 p.m.,(Algona). VRFA personnel and King County Medics evaluated a woman who was complaining of chest pain, and a private ambulance transported her to St Joe’s.

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Controlled substance: 8:50 a.m., 23 A St. SW.Bike Officers arrested a guy at the Sound Transit Center for having methamphetamine. Theft: Overnight, 1300 block of 31st Street Southeast. An unknown man asked this dude for spare change, then grabbed the dude’s wallet and ran off. Commercial burglary: 4:40 a.m., 420 H St. NW. Staff at Pro-Tow called police to complain that somebody had sliced their fence and slithered into their impound yard while the cover of darkness was over the land.

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DUI: 8:24 a.m., 914 Auburn Way S. After a man plowed his vehicle into Donut Star, police busted him

for driving under the influence of something. Illegal substance, prowling, and more: 10:01 a.m., 2600 block of 18th Street Southeast. A man ran from police during a possible vehicle prowl investigation, but they caught and arrested him for trespassing, obstructing, resisting arrest, possession of vehicle theft tools and drug paraphernalia. Fireworks: 11:51 p.m., 5700 block of South 320th Street. Some guy injured his hand while he was setting off fireworks within the City of Auburn, where such activity is taboo except on July 4 and New Year’s Eve.

JUNE 9 Shoplifting: 3:10 p.m., 1406 Lake Tapps Parkway SE. Police busted

two men for shoplifting. Daffy bucks: 11:54 p.m., 2402 Auburn Way S. Somebody tendered a counterfeit $20 bill to staff at the Muckleshoot Casino. Car theft redux: 6 p.m. 11800 block of Southeast 290th Place. A woman who’d set out to recover her recently-recovered, stolen vehicle got to where it was supposed to be, but it was no longer there.

JUNE 11 Theft: 1:45 a.m., 1300 W. Main St. A thief, or thieves in thievish compact, broke into a semi tractor overnight and stole undisclosed stuff from it. Taco Bell tolled for him:: 6:02 p.m., 710 Auburn Way S. Taco Bell kicked out a nuisance, of undisclosed nuisancy.

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By Reporter Staff Auburn Police arrested a 43-year-old man for attempting to abduct a 13-yearold girl near Olympic Middle School in the 1700 block of M Street Southeast last Friday morning. The girl told police that while she was on her short walk to school, she noticed a man following her in his pickup truck. The man, the girl told police, pulled up, got out of his vehicle and grabbed her. But the girl told

police she resisted and ran away. Uninjured, the girl said she hid behind a car and called 911. Police, responding to the reported attempted abduction, were able to act quickly, using the girl’s detailed description of the suspect and nearby surveillance cameras to capture the license plate of the vehicle. At approximately 6:30 Friday evening, police officers located the suspect and his vehicle and arrested him without incident. The man was booked into King County Jail for investigation of attempted kidnapping. Police said the man has a criminal history, including a conviction for felony burglary. There are no other suspects.

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Jack Becvar, 85, peacefully passed away Friday, May 25, 2018 at his home in Kent. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, MaryLou, daughters Robin and Jackie, two sisters, Helen and Sheri, four grandchildren and two great grand children.He graduated Kent Meridian HS, 1952, retired from Boeing, helped establish Kent Historical Society, was an active member in Puget Sound Theatre Organ Society. Memorial service will be at First Christian Church of Kent, Friday June 29 at 1:00pm. 2152582

Karoline Bettinger Veal

Karoline Bettinger Veal died November 16, 2017 in Rochester, MN. Karoline was born September 10, 1936 in Steinbach am Glan, Germany to Johannes and Frieda Bettinger (Grosskloss). She married Joe Veal in 1960 and had five children; Pamela Flink (Keith), Rose Garris, Joe Veal Jr., Katherina Harper (Daniel), and Linda Oldham (Thomas), ten grandchildren and two g-grandchildren. Karoline will be remembered for her feisty spirit, and her love of baking, gardening, and sewing. Family and Friends are invited to join for a remembrance of her life on June 16th, 2018 at Flaming Geyser State Park from 12:00 to 3:00. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Assn., Camp Companion.org, or any Veterans association. 2152266

Michael Joseph Bratovich

December 5, 1921 - May 12, 2018

Mike was the son of Matthew and Marija Bratovich of Tacoma. He graduated from Bellarmine High, where he participated in many sports. He enlisted in the Navy during World War II, served in the South Pacific, and came out of the war an experienced airplane mechanic. This led to his more than 38 year career with United Airlines. He loved to go salmon fishing and traveling with his dear wife Mary, enjoying his travel benefits long into his retirement. Mike was active his entire life, playing baseball, golfing, bowling, fishing, and ballroom dancing. He was a lifelong member of the Auburn Elks and Tacoma Knights of Columbus, and a current member of the Auburn Eagles, Retired United Airlines Employees, Holy Family Parish, and several Croatian and Slovenian lodges. He was an accomplished mechanic and handyman with a droll sense of humor. He always put the welfare of his family and friends first. Mike will be remembered by daughters Ellen Bratovich and Kathy Vogel, son Paul Bratovich and wife Bernie, nieces, nephews, and many good friends. His memorial service will be a Rosary at 10:30 and Mass at 11:00 on June 22nd, both at Holy Family church, 505 17th St. SE, Auburn, WA. 2151568

Richard E. Richards

Richard E. Richards was born in Tacoma, Washington on June 29, 1924. He passed away on May 15, 2018 at the age of 93. He is survived by his children, Bob Divelbiss; Lorraine Jackson, Sandi Gilderoy and Connie Richards Henke. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lura Richards, sons Jay Huston and Gene Divelbiss plus parents Carey and Cora Richards. There are 15 grandchildren, 28 great- and 3 greatgreat-grandchildren. He was a WWII US Army veteran, active in the Auburn Senior Activities Center, hiking, gardening, sports of all kinds, composing music and authored several books. He graduated from the UW on August 18, 1950. His major career was as manager at Hoyt Motors then continued with Northwest Fleet Lease until 83. He volunteered for Auburn Good Ol’ Days, Relay for Life and Auburn Parks. He was part of the Puget Sound Honor Flight to Washington D.C. Please join family and friends for food, music and friendship to honor a life well- lived at the Auburn Senior Activities Center on Saturday, June 30 at 1:00pm for his Celebration of Life “birthday party” where we are celebrating 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99 and his personal goal of 100. 2152974

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Tribes celebrate the return of salmon

very spring and not optional. It is essential. summer, many Salmon remind us that tribes throughout we are all part of nature and the region celebrate the share the responsibility to return of the salmon and ensure there will be salmon the beginning of salmon for future generations. That fishing season. is why cooperative efforts My tribe, the such as Puget Sound Day Swinomish Indian Tribal on the Hill are so important. LORRAINE The two-day event is held Community, holds a LOOMIS First Salmon Ceremony each spring in Washington, BEING FRANK D.C., It brings together and Blessing of the Fleet in May each year. We tribal, federal, state and welcome the salmon home local governments, NGO’s, with drums, songs and prayers. businesses, conservation groups Because salmon binds us all and others to educate key decision together as communities, we makers about the importance invite our neighbors to share this of a healthy Puget Sound to the food that has sustained us for so salmon, the Southern Resident many years. We honor the First Killer Whale, the Pacific Northwest Salmon by returning its remains and the entire nation. to the water and we pray for the We are fortunate that this protection of our fishermen and year’s salmon returns are their boats. starting to rebound in a number Salmon is food for our bodies of watersheds after several and our spirits. For us, salmon is years of extremely low runs caused by drought, warm ocean temperatures and poor food supplies. At the same time, we are seeing sharply increasing pressure on the salmon resource from out-of-control seal and sea lion populations and the food needs of Do you think North Korea Southern Resident Killer Whales. will ever give up its nuclear The days are over when we weapons? could make up for declining Vote online: auburn-reporter. salmon runs by reducing or com eliminating harvest. Even if we stopped all salmon Previous poll result: Should fishing everywhere in Western Washington state legalize Washington, most stocks would sports betting? never recover. There just isn’t enough good quality habitat to 58% Yes: support them. No: 42% Salmon are tough. Despite dams, pollution, predators, climate change and many more challenges, they never stop trying to return home. We have to be just as tough when it comes to their 19426 68th Ave. S., Suite A

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ■■ SAFETY AT SCHOOL

proud to say that the future holds less of these violent events and more for a safer community. – Taylor Gile ■■ CRIME

We need more security, tighter gun laws With all of our gun issues today, people in our schools may feel unsafe. A big concern for me is my safety at schools, and unfortunately even after the event of the deadly shooting in Florida there have been other happenings at schools. What I am concerned about is how this happens so frequently, when things such as security should be increased to protect our schools more tightly. There should be less shootings and more secure gun laws. Hopefully, our global goal is to stop the gun violence from happening today and make occurrences of school shootings a thing of the past, so that we can be

Better surveillance needed at a park for break-ins Would you like to qualify for a brand new passenger-side window in your vehicle? Well then, drive on down to the parking lot in Roegner Park, lock your car, and take a leisurely stroll on the path that goes along the river. When you return, you may find that you’re in luck, as evidenced by the glass shards on the asphalt next to the right side of your vehicle, as well as the contents of the glove box strewn about the front of the passenger

cabin. Such was the experience of my wife in March, when she returned from walking the puppies in the park. A few weeks later, we encountered a distraught woman in the parking lot, standing near the broken glass next to her vehicle. She was visiting from Phoenix, and had borrowed her son’s car to take his dog for a walk. Her purse had been taken. She found out that her credit card had been used to make more than $1,000 in charges within an hour. Not long ago, we chatted with another park user, who told us that her car has been broken into twice in the parking lot. A family friend told us that her car has been broken into and her purse taken. It would seem that the City might consider installing surveillance cameras in the parking lot, or is that asking too much? – R. Wesley Aman

State’s expensive salmon culvert court case

hile much of the media buzz over declining salmon runs focuses on dam removal and predation by sea lions and cormorants, the U.S. Supreme Court is asked to decide whether Washington state needs to spend an additional $2.4 billion to replace more road culverts.

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In 2001, Western Washington tribes sued, claiming the state needed to remove culverts that block salmon migrating to spawning channels. The Ninth Circuit agreed with the Tribes and oral arguments were heard at the Supreme Court in April. The state argues much of the culvert replacement is completed. In 2013, the state

Legislature added $300 million to the transportation budget to remove fish barriers. Washington’s State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) worked with the state’s Department of Fish & Wildlife to identify and repair problem culverts on more than 7,000 miles of state highways. State Solicitor General Noah Purcell argued that the lower court rulings ignore the fact that the

salmon harvests affected by the culverts have declined less than 5 percent. “We have to replace culverts when no salmon can reach them,” he said. “And that is an utter waste of public funds.” Agriculture groups, such as the Washington Farm Bureau, support the state’s contention and believe, if the nation’s high court allows the See BRUNELL, Page 7

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decision to stand, “it will bolster lawsuits to remove dams, restrict irrigation and challenge anything else potentially harmful to fish,” the Capital Press website reported in April. As part of the Forests & Fish Law, forest landowners in Washington – both private landowners and public forestland managers – have removed 7,300 fish passage barriers since 2001 across

9.3 million acres, Mark Doumit, executive director of the Washington Forest Protection Association, wrote recently in the Everett Herald. These landowners have spent $313 million opening up 5,100 miles of fish habitat. Private and public forest landowners have completed 84 percent of their goals and are on track to clear all the fish passage barriers in forested streams by 2021. While Washington’s Attorney General, Bob Ferguson, appealed the

9th Circuit Court Order to upgrade more than 800 culverts by 2030, former AG Rob McKenna submitted a brief on behalf of the Washington State Association of Counties and the Association of Washington of Cities. McKenna’s brief warns that letting the court order stand could force local governments to spend money they don’t have. Doumit, a former state legislator from Cathlamet, believes that collaboration is better than confrontation. “We sat at the table on

an agreement that is paying dividends for the environment and keeping all the parties out of court.” Washington forest landowners have fixed the thousands of culverts as part of the Forests & Fish Law, a historic agreement between federal, state, tribal and county governments and private forest landowners. All of the parties agreed on a set of forest practices that protect 60,000 miles of streams running through 9.3 million acres of state and private forestland.

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Two people were killed in a single-car fiery crash early Wednesday morning along the East Valley Highway between the city borders of Kent and Auburn. The driver of a 2007 BMW M6, traveling northbound at a high rate of speed at about 5:30 a.m. near the 26800 block of the East Valley Highway, lost control and went down an embankment on the west side of the road, said King County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Ryan Abbott in a phone interview. The rear

end of the car struck a large tree and the vehicle burst into flames. A witness called to report a car on fire. When police officers and firefighters arrived, the two people inside the vehicle were deceased, Abbott said. “We don’t know if they were male or female because of how badly they were burned,” he said. The King County Medical Examiner’s Office is expected to identify the two people in the next couple of days. Traffic investigators found long skid marks along the highway. The car

There are many reasons for the decline in salmon runs, but improving water quality and fixing the tens of thousands of fish-blocking culverts in Washington are already part of the solution. “While we have made a lot of progress in fixing fish passage barriers, we need to address all the major habitat factors affecting salmon. We have a shared responsibility to address the health of our salmon and waterways, and collaboration is the best way to ensure our success,” Doumit concluded. “Salmon are an integral part

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Outstanding seniors ready for that next step By Reporter Staff Colton de Carteret grew up working on a farm. But the kid built his most bodacious chops beating on the drums, then went on to make his mark in the school’s jazz band, jazz choir, wind ensemble, show choir and marching band. Among the many awards and accolades that have come Colton’s way to date – count on it, there’ll be more – was the “Outstanding Musician” recognition during a recent, highly-competitive jazz band completion at a local college. He especially treasures this award because his fellow performers voted him the honor. At the seasoned age of 16, he

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mortally into her credits. And when a counselor told Lopez in her sophomore year she was not going to graduate

became a professional musician. A born leader, Colton’s abilities have served him well in high school support programs like Troy Crew, where he actively secured successful transitions for incoming ninth-grade students. Colton is active in his church, and when he’s not at his job, he volunteers in the community in any number of ways. Like, working in the Auburn Food Bank. Helping neighbors build fences. Helping neighbors paint. Nyibol (Rebecca) Thareek To say Rebecca Thareek is scholarly would be an understatement. She wrested her 3.99 GPA from the clutches of some Auburn High’s most rigorous classes. Her

with her class, she decided no, that would not be. “Once I heard that, I knew it wasn’t about other people any more, it was about me,” Lopez said. When Lopez transferred to West Auburn High School. in her junior year, a new

transcript reflects nine credits in honors and college board advanced placement offerings, including calculus, U.S. government and politics, literature and composition. At the recent senior awards night in the Auburn High School Commons, the Auburn Rotary and Auburn High alum, Danny Shelton of the New England Patriots, honored her with two significant awards presented only to top students in the school. A recognized leader on campus, she competed at the varsity level in three sports throughout her years at AHS, among them, track and field, where she placed in an event final at this spring’s state meet. Her reputation as fierce competitor and silent leader in the

person started to take shape. A young woman who rose early, worked her tail off, racked up the credits and knocked ’em down as she went. So much so, that when “Pomp and Circumstance” plays on Saturday in the

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classroom is well earned. But there’s nothing silent about that 1000-watt-dazzler of a smile she flashes, which helps her make friends wherever she goes, among them athletes from other schools who follow and cheer for her at

Auburn Performing Arts Center, the 18-year-old Algona woman will be where she never thought she’d be – with her graduating class, getting her high school diploma. Today, the young woman who once thought only of dropping out of school, and getting along thereafter on whatever jobs she could pick up, hopes to join the Air Force, get her bachelor’s degree, become a nurse. For this, she credits Marcey Anderson, the West Auburn High School counselor, known for getting down in the trenches with her kids. “She was like a second mom to me,” said Lopez. “She’s the reason I am where I am now. If it weren’t for her, I would still have another year to graduate.” Critically, it was Anderson who told Lopez about Washington Youth Academy, a five-month-long, academic boot camp in Bremerton. If she could make it through, she’d pick up eight credits. She made it through. Favorite classes? Lopez laughs. “I’m not really good at algebra, but once I understood it, it was like ‘whoa.’ I am able to do things now I couldn’t back then. I still don’t like math, but when you understand something that you struggled with, that’s a great thing.”

Rising from the ruins When 18-year old Wthson Akeand graduates with the

track and field events. Auburn High School’s outstanding senior girl for 2018 expects to attend Eastern Washington University this fall on a full athletic and academic scholarship.

2018 West Auburn High School class on Saturday, his whole clan will be there to see it happen, flashing big smiles. “Mom is happy. She’s going all out for me for graduating. She’s throwing a party, and she’s spending lot of money on it. That lets me know she’s happy,” Akeand said. Want to know who his mother is? Be at the Performing Arts Center on Saturday, she’ll be the one with the biggest grin. Here’s why. When Akeand, a Marshall Islands native, began his freshmen year at Auburn High School, he was more into skipping than being there. “I didn’t like school at all, I was slacking for a whole semester. In the second semester, I came here,” he recalled. Life at home was messed up. “My family was going through a lot,” Akeand recalled. “My dad went to jail. I started not caring. And then I got involved with some gang activities and things like that. I had no hope. My mom kept telling me, ‘Boy, you better graduate for me, or you’ll end up in jail, just like your father.’ ” So he made the move to West Auburn. But where for so many students a transfer like that spurs immediate change, this kid was a tougher customer. He continued to skip school throughout his

sophomore year. “One day, I was by myself, thinking, ‘Dang, what am I going to do in life if I don’t graduate?’ At that time, I’d been kicked out of this school by the principal. Mr. Aarstad was new at the time. I told my lawyer I wanted to come back to school. She set up a meeting with Mr. Aarstad. When I came in that day. I was like, ‘I’ve gotta change, You oughta give me a chance.’ And he did. That’s what happened,” Akeand said. Life for the one-time slacker would never be the same. “I decided in my second semester to give it my all, so I did. My teachers talked to me a lot; they motivated me to do good,” Akeand said. “All the teachers here are great, they believe in their students, they want their students to succeed in life. They motivated me. I went to school all day, every day. I started doing the work. I got all my credits that year. I took a Marshallese cultural test and that gave me up to three credits. This year I went to the Youth Academy, which is a military-type thing, and got eight credits. That was really hard. But I’ve got 21 credits now, and I am good to graduate.” Now, Akeand, who likes to spend his free time rapping with friends, expects to enlist in the U.S. Navy. “I am going to serve in the military, that’s my plan,” said Akenad, with quiet but evident pride.

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school in America, so I never really understood what high school was supposed to look like besides movies and stuff,” Mordo said. “I didn’t take it seriously the first two years … but looking back, it was such a crucial time for anyone to find your true self. … I’m more true to myself today. I grew the most here.” In and out of the classroom, Alfrey and Mordo blossomed, representing two of the very best personalities to come out of the

school’s class of ’18. Both excelled at pretty much whatever they decided to focus on, an effort encouraged by family and friends and fueled by their deep faith. They took on a challenging, AP (advanced placement) class work load and carefully balanced the books with sports, music and community work. Alfrey, an Eagle Scout, carried a 3.95 GPA and participated in student government. He shone brightly on game days, becoming one of the school’s most decorated athletes. Alfrey was an all-state, all-league talent in football – an instinctive impact player on defense, a speedy

playmaker on offense. He played big as a small forward in basketball and set the school’s long and triple jump records as a state place-winner in track and field. Through it all, Alfrey – one of Trever and Dani Alfrey’s six children – matured beyond his years. “I’m definitely more humble than I was before,” he said. “I have been blessed with good friends and great families. I’ve been taught at a young age to always be kind and respectful. I feel like I do a decent job at that.” Alfrey’s next job is to help others. He signed a scholarship early to attend and play football at Brigham Young University

but won’t don the pads until he completes a two-year, Mormon church mission to Uruguay. He leaves for South America next month. Interested in sports medicine, Alfrey may pursue a career in neuroscience. He leaves Auburn Mountainview more relaxed, more outgoing, and more adjustable to change. Like Alfrey, Mordo is ready to take the next step. She’s off to a faith-based institution, Grand Canyon University, a Christian school in Phoenix, Ariz. She plans to double-major in behavioral health science and athletic

training – areas she will explore for a career. At Auburn Mountainview, Mordo, a 3.4 student, served in ASB government and the Black Student Union, performed on the dance team, sang in the choir and excelled in sports medicine. She was a Young Life leader at her church. Those experiences have made her a well-rounded, more responsible person. “I’m more grounded in my faith, and that propelled me onto greater and bigger things going into my senior year,” Mordo said. “I’m more in tune with myself and also in tune to how other people feel.”

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Being all they can be Bates, Santiano leave behind a legacy of excellence at Auburn Riverside High By Mark Klaas mklaas@soundpublishing.com

They are classmates, friends, honors students and leaders who flourish with their own style. Both got the most out of Auburn Riverside High School, and, in the process, got the most out of themselves. Meet Kyle Bates and Clarissa Santiano. Two of the very best from the graduating class of ’18. “Thankful to be a part of it,” Brady said of the four-year experience. “The school presents a lot of opportunities for people to explore their interests and figure out what they are going to enjoy after high school. … There’s a lot of support from all places.” For Bates, the next step is the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., where he plans to study aviation and political science, establishing a foundation for what may be a long career in the service. Appointed by U.S. Congressman Dave Reichert, R-Auburn, Bates welcomes the regimented Navy way of life – its education, its leadership and its physical training. In the fall, Santiano will respond to the call of the University of Washington’s honors program. Her educational journey begins in pre-science, where she plans to major in biology, then it’s off to medical school. She ultimately would like to become an allergist.

“I really like to challenge myself,” said Santiano, a 4.0 student. “I like to learn, to improve myself and to grow.” Bates and Santiano graduate Saturday in the top 10 of their senior class. Each did so much in so little time. A well-rounded, 3.9 student, Bates was active in student government and was a member of the TEAMS (Tests of Engineering Gifted in and out of the classroom, Clarissa Santiano and Kyle Bates set and reached their high standards at Auburn Riverside High School. MARK KLAAS, Auburn Reporter Aptitude, Mathematics and Science (TEAMS) Club, a two-time state champion. He played cello – an instrument “It’s real valuable at Riverside that he first picked up in the fifth grade – for the chamber orchestra. As captain, he ran cross country and played you can find people like you, and baseball all four years. even if people are not like you, we In the classroom, Bates found excellence, especially in history, politics and government studies. make a lot of effort to appreciate “My educators, especially in the social studies department, helped me realize where I have a passion in diversity at our school.” academics, which is why I’m mostly pursuing political — Clarissa Santiano science in college,” Bates said. Bates, son of Jerry and Vicki Bates, is a genuine leader who enjoys serving others and stands committed to accomplishing great things as part of a team. The Navy will Best of enrich those qualities, he said, continuing what Auburn Riverside developed over four years. “Here,” he said, “teachers, administrators and (coaches) are really dedicated to your success.” WINNER Like Bates, Santiano shone in academics, music and service. She was involved in student government all four years, planned events for the National Honor Society, sang in the choir and performed in musicals and plays for the drama department and community. Santiano, daughter of Roland and Carolina Santiano, struggled with allergies as a child. “I’m good now, thankfully,” she said. “Getting through that wouldn’t be possible without my allergist.” Now it’s Santiano’s turn to help others. “If I could help mitigate the pain for young people especially – but all people in general – that would be awesome,” she said. Santiano’s compassion is an extension of the caring environment at Auburn Riverside. She also has found that at UW, which suits her just fine. 1320 8th St NE #101 “High school is one of the best things that ever happened Auburn, WA 98002 (to me),” she said. “It’s nice to know that at our school there (253) 833-1070 is a support system, and you get to make those bonds to DrAnardi.com people with similar interests. You get to connect with people at a deeper level. … “It’s real valuable at Riverside that you can find people like you, and even if people are not like you, we make a lot of effort to appreciate diversity at our school.”

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tree pollen (especially alder) is most prevalent from February to April, grass pollen from May to July, then weed pollen in August and September. Dr. Oliaei recommends a three-pronged approach of avoidance, medication and allergy testing. Avoid going outside when pollen is at its peak, take medication as needed and have allergy testing done if your allergies become too severe. Below are some additional ways to minimize exposure to pollen and

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Avoiding pollen • Allergies tend to be worse in the middle of the day, so play outside during the morning or evening to provide less exposure to pollen. • Wear glasses and a hat to keep pollen off the face and eyes. • If a child experiences a reaction while playing at a park, find a water fountain and wash their hands and

• Taking a simple antihistamine before outdoor activity can help. Generic, over-the-counter antihistamines are very good and can cost a penny or less per dose. Don’t be afraid to avoid the expensive name brands. • A saltwater nasal wash or a neti pot can be effective at reducing nasal secretions and congestion, and saline doesn’t have any side effects. • Eye symptoms are primarily related to congestion. Any decongestant for the nose can also reduce eye symptoms, without the need for eye drops, which can sting and be hard to put in your child’s eyes. • If those steps don’t

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Spray playground fixed, reopens to public For the Reporter The Spray Playground at Les Gove Park has been repaired and is open to the public, according to the Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation Department. The popular playground in the park, at 910 Ninth St. SE, had been expected to open June 2, but it was discovered during the preparation for opening day that the devices that activate the water were no longer working. A new restroom, path and plaza between the Les Gove Building and Auburn Library have been completed. The aging outdoor restroom at the park, which was built in the 1970s, was replaced. A Community Development Block Grant funded the project. Later this summer, benches and a community porch will be added adjacent

to the Spray Playground. The Les Gove Building reopened as a rental option for the community. Rentals can be made by calling 253-931-3043.

June events at the park • Auburn’s Summer Cruise-In: Thursday, June 21, 4-7:30 p.m., former Big Daddy’s Site at Les Gove Park. Hosted by the Solid Rock Cruisers. Music and classic cars. • Kids Day: Friday, June 22, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Live entertainment, inflatable rides, mini golf, hands-on ArtRageous activities, a percussion petting zoo, face painting, activities and information fair featuring more than 100 vendors, vehicle/equipment display and food concessions. For more information, visit auburnwa.gov.

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LARC at Kent Senior Community is now open! LARC at Kent has beautiful one and two bedroom apartment homes. Our community offers a billiard/game area, TV theater area, 24-hour fitness center, a full kitchen for entertaining, free Wi-Fi in the clubhouse, complimentary lattes in the clubhouse, community garden, dog park, DVD library, monthly newsletters, resident events and more! We are a fully gated community with beautiful landscaping. Select homes will offer beautiful views of greenery and Mount Rainier! Detached garages available! We are located in the best location of Kent with plenty of shopping, restaurants, and recreational activities in the area. We are right off of Highway 167 and conveniently located close to Kent Station and the transit center. Stop by and visit us today!

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Hotel gets $2.5M renovation Clarion Inn Auburn recently completed a $ 2.5 million renovation, Choice Hotels International announced last Friday. M&M Hospitality, the hotel’s owner, has invested in the renovation of the 93-room, threestory property, including enhancements to all public spaces and guest corridor features. The hotel has added an RK Bistro and Bar designed for business travelers, leisure guests and groups. A meeting space is nestled on the

third floor and will accommodate up to 25 people. “We look forward to offering our guests an enhanced stay experience while we continue to offer exceptional levels of customer service,” said Reggie Kaur the hotel’s general manager. “We are excited to be part of Auburn.” The Clarion Inn Auburn is at 9 16th St. NW, near Emerald Downs.

Elsewhere Lisa L. Clark, MBA, CPA,

CVA with the Auburnbased firm FBCPA Group PS, Inc., has successfully completed the certification process with the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA) to earn the Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) designation. The CVA designation is granted only to individuals who have met a high bar of prerequisite qualifications and passed a substantive examination testing the understanding of theory and the application of skills in the field of private company business valuation.

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well the new laws are working and to determine the size of workable, anti-drugemphasis areas. Depending upon the outcome of law enforcement efforts, and an evaluation of identified areas, Heid said it may be also appropriate to adjust or increase the number of such areas, or to otherwise modify code provisions calling for courtissued orders prohibiting offenders from entering or remaining there. Indeed. the tribe in consultation with the City raised concerns about the area on the plateau, and the city took it out – perhaps, however, only temporarily. “We took out the one on the plateau

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because it covers some tribal property, and they were concerned about how that would affect tribal operations, and we tried to give them our answers. But rather than just hold the whole thing up until we got all that done, we just took that once piece out,” Heid said. “We may be amending it down the road if it turns out other areas could benefit from this, and conceivably even adding back in those areas on the hill depending on what we come up with,” Heid said. The evaluations and potential modifications would be an ongoing aspect of enforcement through the tools provided by the ordinance. “We also plugged in parks, and the reason we plugged in parks is because if you have people doing drugs in parks, and you close down one park, all they have to do is go to the next park,” Heid said.

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Sign up: The Slick Watts Classic 3on3 outdoor basketball tournament, formerly the Jim Marsh Classic, comes to the north parking lot of The Outlet Collection in Auburn on Aug. 18-19. Team entry fee is $125. Youth team scholarships are available. To register, visit slickwattsclassic.com or auburnareawa.org.

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AUBURN REPORTER

Bella Mia denies Ima Happy Cat in $50,000 Kent Stakes showdown For the Reporter

Auburn’s Mary Appiah-Kubi grabs a rebound against Bonney Lake during the third annual Auburn Shootout at Bob Jones Gymnasium last Friday. The host Trojans prevailed 42-25, finishing 3-1 over the course of the two-day girls basketball tournament. Auburn Mountainview won five three of its five games. Inglemoor captured the varsity and junior varsity divisions of the tournament. RACHEL CIAMPI, Auburn Reporter

Bella Mia out-dueled Ima Happy Cat and edged away for a 2¼-length victory last Sunday in the $50,000 Kent Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Emerald Downs. With regular rider Julien Couton aboard at 119 pounds, Bella Mia ran 6½ furlongs in 1:15.95 and paid $6, $2.40 and $2.20. Blaine Wright – saddling his third straight stakes winner at the meet – is the winning trainer for owners John and Janene Maryanski of Auburn. Bella Mia, last year’s track and state champion 2-year-old filly, now has four stakes wins at Emerald Downs. She also turned the tables on Ima Happy Cat, who defeated Bella Mia by 2½ lengths in the Seattle Stakes last month. A Washington-bred by Harbor the Gold-Bella Campana, Bella Mia is 5-1-0 in seven starts with earnings of $128,548, including $27,225 for last Sunday’s victory. Bella Mia earned the victory, dueling with Ima Happy Cat through fractions of :21.92 and :43.79 for the quarter-mile and half-mile. The fillies entered the stretch head and head, Bella Mia inside and Ima Happy Cat outside, with Bella Mia finally gaining the upper hand past mid-stretch and drawing away to win decisively. “She really improved from her first start last month,” Couton said. “She was on top of her game today. She responded when I asked her.” Ima Happy Cat, the 4-5 favorite ridden by Rocco Bowen at 123 lbs, paid $2.60 and $2.10. A Californiabred by Smiling Tiger-Infernal McGoon, she earned $9,900 and is 2-2-1 in five starts with earnings of $63,605.

Downwind, also trained by Wright, was 1¾ lengths back in third and paid $3.60 to show. Diamonds R, Brilliant Bird and Spot On completed the order of finish. Wright now has 14 stakes wins in the last two seasons at Emerald Downs, including three of the first five this season: Invested Prospect, co-owned by the Maryanskis, led gate-to-wire in the May 28 Hastings Stakes for older fillies and mares, and Riser scored a gate-to-wire victory in the June 3 Governor’s Stakes and is a top contender for the $200,000 Longacres Mile (Grade 3) in August. Next for 3-year-old fillies is the $50,000 Irish Day Stakes at 1 1/16 miles on Sunday, July 1.

Notes Notes: Frank Lucarelli saddled three winners last Sunday and is about to overtake Tim McCanna for No. 1 on the track’s all-time wins list. McCanna ranks No. 1 with 927 wins, followed by Lucarelli (919), Howard Belvoir (743), Jim Penney (662) and Doris Harwood (540). … Couton had multiple winners all three days this week and jumped to third place with 19 wins. … Rocco Bowen rode one winner last Sunday and leads Orozco 36-23 atop the standings. … Jeff Metz leads Lucarelli 19-14 in the trainers standings. … Golden Gate Fields concluded its winter/spring meeting last Sunday, with Abel Cedillo winning the riding title and Jonathan Wong edging Jerry Hollendorfer for the training title. … Live racing resumes Friday with first post 6:30 p.m. Saturday’s card is the first 5 p.m. start of the season and features the $50,000 Washington State Legislators Stakes for older fillies and mares.

AUBURN-AREA COMMUNITY CALENDAR EVENTS Auburn Tourism: For special events or to add a special event, go to exploreauburn.com. Auburn International Farmers Market: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, June 3-Sept. 30, Les Gove Park, 1140 Auburn Way S, Auburn. Featuring more than 40 vendors offering a variety of fresh farm-based foods, hand-crafted items, baked goods and hot ready-to-eat foods. Free to enter. Vendors will be selling products on site, prices vary. For more information, visit auburnfarmersmarket.org. Community picnic: 6 p.m. June 19, Brannan Park, 1019 28th St. NE, Auburn. Mayor Nancy Backus invites the public for a fun, informal way for residents to communicate with City staff and elected officials. Chinese Sister City group provides food. For more information about community meetings or programs in general, contact Erika Klyce, the Neighborhood Programs coordinator at eklyce@auburnwa.gov or 253-876-1988. Auburn’s Summer Cruise-In: 4-7:30 p.m. June 21, Les Gove Park (former Big Daddy’s site), 1140 Auburn Way S. Hosted by Solid Rock Cruisers. Every third Thursday, June-August. Free and open to everyone. Food and music along with classic cars. Donations for Auburn Food Bank will be accepted. Kids Day: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 22, Les Gove Park, 910 Ninth St. SE. Live entertainment, inflatable rides, face painting, more than 100 activity/info booths, craft vendor sales, miniature golf, ArtRageous hands-on art experiences, large vehicle and equipment display, food concession. Free. Seventh annual Linda Sweezer Memorial Juneteenth Festival and Celebration: 10 a.m.dusk, June 23, Morrill Meadows Park, 10600 SE 248th St., Kent. Family-friendly, community-wide, cultural celebration commemorates African-American freedom. Free to the public. Presented by Kent Black Action Commission. To learn more, visit kentblackactioncommission.org.

Alzheimer’s Association Auburn Caregiver Support Group: Noon-1:30 p.m. first Tuesday of the month, Church of the Nazarene, 1225 29th St. SE, Room 15. Caring for someone with memory loss? Do you need information and support? Alzheimer’s Association family caregiver support groups provide a consistent and caring place for people to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who are also on a unique journey of providing care to a person with memory loss. For information, call Vcall Michael Bower, 206-569-7287.

Auburn Police Department’s second annual Intermediate Driving School: 6-9 p.m., June 27, council chambers at City Hall, 25 W. Main St. The class – taught by police officers – offers extra advice and distracted driving information to young, inexperienced drivers. Free class open to any Auburn high school student who has a valid instruction permit or an intermediate driver’s license. Student drivers are encouraged to bring their parents with them to class. Parents are welcome to stay, but it is not required. To sign up, please contact Sue Van Slyke at 253-931-3081 or svanslyke@ auburnwa.gov.

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BENEFITS Eighth annual “See Ya Later” Golf Tournament: 1:30 p.m. July 28, Auburn Golf Course, 29630 Green River Road SE. The event includes 18 holes of play, lunch, dinner, a silent raffle and prizes. The event includes 18 holes of play, lunch, dinner, a silent raffle and prizes. Proceeds benefit the SYL Foundation’s work to help families in medical crisis. Sign up with a foursome or organizers can place you on a team. There are $125 basic and $200 premium player packages. Sponsorship opportunities range from $100-$2,500. Donations of items to help raise funds through the silent raffle or from the golfer prize inventory are greatly appreciated. Register at seeyalater.com. Look for SYL Washington Tournament. 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. 35th annual Auburn Rotary Scholarship Show, featuring Trent Harmon: Aug. 11 at the Performing Arts Center, 702 Fourth St. NE, Auburn. Become a benefactor for local student scholarships and receive scholarship show specials, including tickets, a reception and recognition. Benefactors support student scholarships in difficult financial times. The program has raised $1 million in scholarship success and awarded more than 1,400 scholarships. To order tickets, visit seattlewolf.com. For more information, call Auburn Rotary at 253-833-6633.

Steve Gryb, the Pied Piper of Percussion from Miami, Fla., offers a hands-on, interactive musical activity filled with hundreds of unique percussion instruments from around the world during Auburn’s Kids Day on Friday, June 22 at Les Gove Park. COURTESY PHOTO Third annual Hot Rod Garage Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show: 9 a.m-4 p.m. Sept. 15, 615 15th St. SW, Auburn. Oddfellas Pub & Eatery presents the scholarship fundraiser, part of the Bus Barn Bonanza Bazaar and Flea Market. Food, music, prizes and awards. Free T-shirts and dash plaques will go to all vehicle entries. Vehicle entry time is 8 a.m. Registration fee is $20. For more information, call Tracie at 206-356-5359. Table spaces are available for $10. Vendor doors open at 8 a.m.

HEALTH Bloodworks Northwest drives: Call for appointments at 1-800-398-7888, or visit bloodworksnw.org.

Auburn Valley Humane Society: 6-8 p.m., third Wednesdays of the month; 10 a.m.-noon, third Saturdays of the month, AVHS shelter, 4910 A St. SE, Auburn. Volunteer orientation and trainings. Stop by the shelter or AVHS thrift store, 1123 E. Main St., to pick up a volunteer application or download one from auburnvalleyhs.org and bring it to the orientation. You may register to attend anyone of the sessions in the future by emailing slavigne@auburnvalleyhs.org. For more information, call 253-249-7849 or visit auburnvalleyhs.org.

CLUBS Auburn Noon Lions: Meets Tuesdays, noon, Auburn Golf Course banquet room, 29630 Green River Road SE. $12 for lunch, $5 for dessert and beverage. For more information, contact Ed Butler at 253-929-9358 or edbutler0314@gmail.com. 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. Kiwanis Club of The Valley: Meets every Wednesday morning at 7 at Veterans Memorial Park, 411 St. NE, Auburn. For more information, visit www.kiwaniscluboftheauburnvalley.org Auburn Morning Toastmasters: Meets every Thursday morning, 6:30-7:30, Auburn Chamber of Commerce, 420 E. Main St., beginning Nov. 3. Learn the fine art of communication and public speaking in a friendly

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supportive atmosphere. Visitors are welcome.

Senior Coffee Hour with Mayor and Councilmembers: 10-11 a.m. the second Thursday of the month.

Soroptimist International of Auburn: Meets the first three Wednesdays of the month at noon at the Auburn Golf Course banquet room, 29630 Green River Road SE. For more information, visit www.siauburn.org or email info@siauburn.org. South King County Genealogical Society: 9:30 a.m.-noon, third Saturday of every month (except July, August and December), Wesley Homes-Lea Hill, J.W. McKenna Assembly Hall, 32049 109th Place SE, Auburn. Welcome genealogists or anyone interested in learning about family history. www.skcgs.org Save Our Fish, Auburn Chapter, Puget Sound Anglers: Meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month (except December), 6 p.m. Round Table Pizza, 4002 A St. SE. Learn fishing techniques and hot spots from guest speakers and chapter experts. For more information, visit www.saveourfish.org.

REUNIONS Annual Auburn High School Multi-Class Reunion Potluck: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 4, Rio Verde Clubhouse, 1402 22nd St NE, Auburn. Call 253 2692948 to get the gate code for entry. For more information, call 360 489-0412.

NETWORK 3No Networking: 5:30 p.m. Thursdays. 3No Networking is a casual weekly get-together set aside for members of the business community to drop in and get to know each other. The mixer rotates among Auburn venues. The series is made possible by a partnership between IPZ No. 15 Auburn, the City of Auburn Office of Economic Development, Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce and the Auburn Downtown Association. For more information, contact Doug Lein, IPZ administrator, at 253-804-3101. For a full schedule, visit www.3noNetworking.com. Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce Business Insider Luncheon: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., the third Tuesday of every month, Auburn Community and Event Center, 910 Ninth St. $25/members; $35/non-members (includes lunch). Register online through the chamber. For more information, contact Karen Wickstrom at 253833-0700 or karen@auburnareawa.org.

SENIORS Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. SE. 253-931-3016 or auburnwa.gov. Senior activities include:

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Lunch: Monday-Friday. Salad bar begins at 11:30 a.m., Main meal served at noon. Cost: $4 suggested contribution for ages 60 and over, $6 under age 60. Movies: Wednesdays, 1 and 4:30 p.m. Monday Social Dinner: 4:45-5:30 p.m. Second Monday of the month. $7 for all ages. Meals on Wheels: Sound Generations program offers home-delivered meals to home-bound seniors. For more information call the center at 253-931-3016.

ENTERTAINMENT AUBURN AVENUE THEATER At 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 brownpapertickets.com. Auburn Community Players, “Shrek The Musical:” 7 p.m. June 15, 16; 2 p.m. June 17. Tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand … and his name is Shrek. Tickets: $16, $13 ($21/$18 at the door). Auburn Community Junior Players, Disney’s “Beauty And The Beast Jr.”: 7 p.m. July 13, 14; 2 p.m. July 14, 15. Tickets: $10. ELSEWHERE American Crown Circus and Circo Osorio Circus: June 14-25, parking lot, The Outlet Collection | Seattle, 1101 Outlet Collection Way, Auburn. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Thursday and; 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 3:30, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday; and 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Circus features international acts, bringing the Latin flavor of Mexico, Colombia, Brazil and Argentina. Acrobatics, motorcycles madness and other gravity-defying performances. Tickets at americancrowncircustickets. com.

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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. For information, contact Sonia Kessler at the cafe at 253-333-9652.

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