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Uniquely Auburn returns Sunday Auburn comes together Sunday to celebrate the community’s distinct blend of song and dance, storytelling and history. Uniquely Auburn – a community-sponsored festival recognizing the city’s cultural diversity, interesting people, places and events – unfolds Sunday at the Perform-
ing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St. It all begins at 2 p.m. It is free and open to the public. The program includes: Uniquely Auburn, “Late Night with Michael Hursh”; house band Slaughter, featuring [ more UNIQUE page 4 ]
Gaming made fun for players, collectors, hobbyists BY SHAWN SKAGER sskager@auburn-reporter.com
As skies broke open last Saturday, Auburn residents got busy cleaning up from the snow and ice storms. RACHEL CIAMPI,
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City slowly recovers from fury BY ROBERT WHALE rwhale@auburn-reporter.com
Trees cracking like rifle shots under crushing ice. Warming shelters crammed with shivering people, driven from powerless homes. Bleary-eyed women and stubblechinned men, some in bathrobes, and small, teddy-bear-clutching children crowding any open restaurant that offered a hot meal. Trees fallen on cars, cars in ditches, road closures. Closed schools. Ice that tinkled as homeowners knocked
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it from beleaguered trees and bushes. Finally, the buzz of chainsaws and the cheering sight of neighbor help-
ing neighbor pick up the pieces after the worst was over. Just a few of the many images and sounds that last week’s fierce snow and ice storm has seared into the city’s collective memory According to Puget Sound Energy, at its peak the storm that began during the early morning hours of Jan. 17 knocked out power to more than 400,000 customers. As of 11 p.m. Tuesday, PSE had restored power to 404,000 homes and businesses, but some 12,000 customers were still [ more STORM page 5 ]
POWER AND STRENGTH TO COME BACK Auburn woman rebounds to set U.S. powerlifting records mklaas@auburn-reporter.com
ing her strength and confidence to return to the competitive stage.
A painful injury, a break from the action didn’t discourage Jill JoinerWong from trying again. Auburn’s undaunted, world-class powerlifter took baby steps in the weight room, gradually regain-
“Initially, I was like, ‘Maybe I’m done, maybe this isn’t what I should be doing,’ ” the 42-year-old JoinerWong said of injuring her back early last year. “The injury was bad enough to where I couldn’t reach
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down to pick up my keys or tie my own shoes. “I was depressed,” she admitted. “I wasn’t sure I was ever going to compete again.” But Joiner-Wong – after listening to her coaches, family and friends – followed a lengthy rest and rehab [ more JOINER-WONG page 16 ]
When David Wight is at work he’s in seventh heaven. For the new manager of the Games Workshop SuperMall store, work isn’t really work, it’s pleasure. “This has been my hobby for so long, I’d say either this or working at LucasFilms (maker of the Star Wars movies) would be my dream jobs,” Wight said. Wight, who took over the Auburn store last October, will have the chance to share his love for tabletop miniature gaming with the public at the store’s Meet and Greet. The Feb. 4 event features gaming opportunities, tips on constructing and painting miniatures, and interactive gaming for
the public. Founded in London in 1975, Games Workshop produces three core games – Warhammer 40,000, Warhammer Fantasy Battles and Lord of the Rings, based on the books by J.R.R. Tolkien. “We make the finest toy soldier models in the world with fun games to go with them,” Wight said. Players purchase, construct, paint and field miniature armies against other players, simulating battles with outcomes determined by a mix of strategy and luck of the die. Warhammer hobbyists can choose to battle in the distant future – 38,000 years to be exact – in Warhammer 40,000, battle in a world of swords [ more GAMES page 4 ]
Jill Joiner-Wong competes in the squat at the Fife Holiday Classic in December. She cleared 286.5 pounds in the event, an American masters record. COURTESY PHOTO
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America*, yet in many cases, the disease can be prevented or controlled. In celebration of Heart Month, we encourage you to do something good for your heart. Join Auburn Regional and our community partners in one or more of these heart-healthy activities!
♥ Feb. 1, 6 pm (every Wednesday) Living Tobacco-Free support Group, auburn regional
Join our free weekly support group in the Heart Care Center Education Room. For more information, call 253-223-7538.
♥ Feb. 3 GO red!
The American Heart Association encourages everyone to wear red on Feb. 3. For great information on heart health, visit www.AuburnRegional.com and www.Heart.org.
♥ Feb. 6 (every mOnday ThrOuGh Thursday) Open Gym play, auburn’s new Gymnasium at Les Gove park
Drop in to play basketball, volleyball and more. The gym also has an indoor playground for children ages 5 and under. For times, visit www.auburnwa.gov/play or call 253-931-3043.
♥ Feb. 16, 6 pm Free health Talk: “healthy eating, mediterranean style”
Join Auburn Regional’s Diabetes Educator, Jennifer Newell, RN to explore the benefits of a Mediterranean-style diet and learn how you can reduce your risk of heart disease with a healthy diet. Held at Auburn Valley YMCA. Call 1-800-370-8640 to register.
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The Auburn Valley YMCA invites you to visit for a guest pass and try out its great facility featuring two pools and a spa, family programs, kids’ gym, great group exercise programs and more. For more information, call 253-833-2770 or visit www.AuburnValleyYMCA.org.
♥ every day Walk For your heart!
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The Hope Heart Institute, Auburn Valley YMCA and Auburn Regional Medical Center invite you to join us for free blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose screenings. For more information, call 253-833-2770 or visit www.AuburnValleyYMCA.org.
♥ Feb. 23, 6 pm Free health Talk: “Women’s heart health”
Join Madhavi Mandala, MD of Regional Medical Clinics Internal Medicine as she discusses the unique needs of a woman’s heart. Held at Auburn Valley YMCA. Call 1-800-370-8640 to register.
♥ TOday resolve to stretch, flex and play to keep your heart in shape.
The Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation Department offers a variety of fun fitness classes including Zumba, Aikido, Pilates, Yoga, Tai Chi and Boot Camp. For a complete class schedule, call 253-931-3043 or visit www.AuburnWa.gov/play.
♥ Feb. 27 and 28, 10 am TO nOOn Free heart health screenings at auburn valley ymCa
The Hope Heart Institute, Auburn Valley YMCA and Auburn Regional Medical Center invite you to join us for free blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose screenings. Held at Auburn Valley YMCA. For more information, call 253-833-2770 or visit www.AuburnValleyYMCA.org.
♥ TOday Come Out and play!
Indoor and outdoor activities abound at the Auburn Senior Center including volleyball, Wii bowling, golf leagues, hiking/biking/snowshoeing groups and more! Or try out a fitness class designed just for seniors. For more information, call 253-931-3016.
Did you know that the City of Auburn maintains over 23 miles of walking trails? Favorites include the Interurban Trail, the White River Trail, Game Farm Park and the Les Gove Park Trail. For more information, including a map, visit www.AuburnWa.gov or call 253-931-3043.
auburn regional medical Center is home to highly respected and comprehensive cardiac, pulmonary, rehabilitation and diabetes education programs. These critical programs are designed to help members of our community regain their strength and endurance, as well as maintain good health. To learn more, please visit www.auburnregional.com or call 253-833-7711.
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[4] January 27, 2012 [ GAMES from page 1 ] and sorcery in Warhammer Fantasy Battles or delve into warfare in Tolkien’s Middle Earth. For Wight and other enthusiasts of tabletop gaming, the appeal of the Warhammer worlds and gaming system is simple. “There are three reasons people get into this, either the collecting aspect, the building and painting aspect or just playing the game,” he said. “Then there are people who are into the complete package, the ones who bought the piece for their collection and painted and built it to play in a tournament.” Games Workshop not only provides the model kits used to build the pieces to field an army but also the paint and tools needed to construct them. The store also provides several gaming tables for players to come and battle. “They’re open whenever the store is open,” Wight said. Introductory core sets for each of the companies’ games run about $99, Wight said. “They are the foundation of the hobby,” he said. “You get the rulebook, the dice, the rulers and the
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templates that you need. And you get two complete armies to start with in those kits. It’s designed to be built and get you playing in an afternoon.” The store also features a hobby bar. “It’s open for people to come in and work on their models, paint and build them,” Wight said.
Show and tell The Feb. 4 event, which offers a chance to help build and paint a terrain table for the store as well as gaming opportunities, is a chance for Wight to put the word out that the store is under new management. “It’s a way for them to come down, meet me and see how the store has changed,” Wight said. “They can see what events we have planned for the future.” It’s also a chance for Wight to share the reasons why he and other hobbyists are attracted to the game. “The product we have is fully customizable,” he said. “It’s very intellectual and interactive. It’s also very tactile. You’re not just sitting on the couch with a controller in your hands talking to
From left, Adam Mulvaney, Zach Barlow and Games Workshop manager Alan Wight discuss miniature gaming next to one of the Auburn store’s gaming tables. SHAWN SKAGER, Auburn Reporter
someone on a headset. You’re not just spending time by yourself. “Every game you play is going to have a living, breathing person across the table from you.” The Auburn SuperMall Games Workshop, 1202 Supermall Way
SW, Suite 104, is open 2-8 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday. The store is open from noon to 8 p.m. Friday; noon to 9 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/GWSupermall.
Dave Hoskin and Jim Char; top 10 lists; “unique” Auburnrelated commercials; the Holy Family School fifth-grade choir; the Ukrainian Church Band; Miss Auburn Daniela Ferrell on piano; Auburn’s inaugural poet laureate, Dick Brugger; Miss Auburn Outstanding Teen 2011 and rhythmic gymnast Naomi Moore; Native American crafts; art and poetry exhibit; Striped Water poets; Liz Keeley performing “God Bless America” and more. A complimentary “sitdown” dinner featuring beef and vegetarian stew, rolls and brownies follows the program in the theater. The Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, Soroptimist International of Auburn, City of Auburn Arts Commission, Auburn School District, and Trillium sponsor the 17th annual event. For more information, please call Janice Nelson at 206-349-3061. Uniquely Auburn can be found on Facebook, or by visiting www.uniquelyauburn.org.
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www.auburn-reporter.com [ STORM from page 1 ] without electricity, almost all of them in King, Pierce and Thurston counties. More than 1,000 line workers, aided by tree-cutting crews, damage assessors and others were working to restore power. Virtually all of the remaining customers who had lost power from the storms should have had their electricity restored by Wednesday. Lea Hill resident Nick Kocher was one of the last to get his lights on again. His condominium was still without power Monday afternoon. “My wife and I have been spending time with friends,” Kocher said as he and his dog, Chloe, picked their way through the detritus of storm-battered Isaac Evans Park. “We got hold of a generator and a space heater. We got the fireplace going. We sat in our cars charging our cell phones and computers.” The sheer quantity of fallen tree branches at the park surprised him. “I lived in Scandinavia my whole life, and I haven’t seen anything like this,” Kocher said. “I mean, it’s insane. It’s the first time I’ve been down to the park since this happened, and it’s shocking. I’ve been in tornadoes before, and that’s what this looks like.” Even old-timers couldn’t recall anything like it. Auburn native Rob Hancock, homeless for about seven years, was one of the people taking advantage of the City’s warming shelter at Veterans Memorial
The second day they were a little bit stronger in wanting to be heard. Still, as long as somebody was acknowledging that there were issues and that they were being taken care of, they were OK.” One poignant call, Backus said, came from a woman whose husband had just passed away and wanted to know what to do about his funeral. Backus praised City crews for doing “a tremendous job” sanding streets and sidewalks, helping with downed trees and fallen limbs, doing whatever was needed.
Steven Petriv took advantage of last week’s storm to snowboard down an Auburn field. RACHEL CIAMPI, Auburn Reporter
Park. He showed up there when the shelter at Les Gove reached capacity. “It’s been great,” Hancock said. “Without it – I’m not kidding – I would have had literally no place to go. There’s coffee and food, blankets, cots, man, they got it all.” Hancock thanked the Auburn Food Bank and the City. “It’s a blessing,” said another man who would only identify himself as Don. “Everybody in this community has helped this time. There’s a meal every day of the week.” With Auburn Mayor Pete Lewis away at the National Mayor’s Conference in Washington D.C., newly minted Deputy Mayor Nancy Backus was in charge. It was, Backus said, “a trial by ice.”
“I was in contact with Pete Wednesday night and Thursday morning at 4 a.m. We were emailing back and forth, and he said, ‘I may need you to go to City Hall at some point.’ I quickly showered, because no one down here would want to see me without that, and it was about 7:30 a.m., so we just started telling people who were asking if they should come in to work that if they were worried, stay at home.” Backus took her turn on the phones. “I got to hear what people had to say and what their concerns were,” Backus said. “They were just wanting to know when they were getting power back, how the roads were, what roads were closed. The first day, especially, everybody was just really kind.
Facilities spared Daryl Faber, director of Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation, said no City facilities other than fences sustained structural damage. Doug Lein, economic director of the City of Auburn, said the overall impact on business won’t be known until the next sales tax report is issued in February. For some businesses that had power, if only briefly, there was money to be made in the storm-induced homelessness. By nightfall Wednesday, a number of hotels with power had put up the no-vacancy signs. Not everybody was so lucky. “I talked to several of the hotels,” said Debbie Luce, director of the Auburn Tourism Board. “Comfort Inn was down and without power for two days. Four years ago when we had that last big storm, all the hotels had power, and we did fantastic.
“I just haven’t got a finished report on every single one of the hotels. But I’m sure that if they were out at Comfort, that meant Travel Lodge, and Guest House and Cedars were probably out also,” Luce said. The Rainbow Cafe on East Main did a brisk business Thursday morning and afternoon, before the power went out on a large swath of the downtown. It would not come on again until 9 a.m. Saturday. “It looked like a ghost town,” Luce said of the downtown. Grocery stores, including Grocery Outlet and Safeway were forced to throw out perishables spoiled by the outages. Jim Rottle estimated that Rottles Clothing and Apparel on East Main lost $8,000 to $10,000 to the storm. “You don’t get that back,” Rottle said. “I closed on Thursday because of the ice,” said Colleen Barry, owner of the Kitsch-En Restaurant. “I just wasn’t comfortable driving in the ice. Then Friday, it was just me working here all by my little self, with everybody showing up for breakfast. I was pulling my hair out. I had my usual customers get up and help.” Barry said that she lost about $800. One of her customers, Barry said, informed her he was “jonesing for an omelet,” caught a bus down Lea Hill – only to get there three minutes after the power died.
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Man charged with murdering ‘friend’
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Police claim Denzil Rick Moore shot and killed 55-year-old Thomas Humphries because Moore believed that his on-again, off-again friend was a child molester, then disposed of his body at a vacant home in Auburn. Last week, King County Prosecutors charged Moore, 45, of Des Moines, with first-degree murder. Prosecutors also charged Glae Matthew Roland, 34, Des Moines, with rendering first-degree criminal assistance for allegedly helping Moore dispose of Humphries bullet-riddled
Please don’t forget to vote “YES” on the bond and the levy by February 14!
This week’s…
Police Blotter Auburn police responded to the following calls for service, among many others, between Jan. 16 and Jan. 23:
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body and conceal evidence. Both men have pleaded not guilty and are awaiting trial in King County Jail. Here is a summation of Auburn Police Detective Buie Arneson’s account of events, which forms the basis of the charges. On Jan. 14, a man who had been hired to mow the lawn at the vacant property at 11112 SE 304th St. found a dead man in the grass and called police. The King County Medical Examiner used the man’s fingerprints to identify him the next day as Humphries, According to the autopsy report, Humphries had sustained four gunshot wounds to his
body. One had severed his aorta and killed him. Auburn police got a break when they learned that the King County Sheriff ’s Office had been talking to a witness, Glae Roland, who told them he had been in the vehicle when Humphries was shot. Roland also described the weapon as a .22-caliber handgun, which matched the bullets the medical examiner had removed from Humphries’ body. Roland told Auburn detectives that he and Moore were friends, and that Moore had been a friend of the dead man. more story online…
officer. The officer blocked the punch and wasn’t hurt. Police also arrested a man for obstruction of a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest. Shoplifting: 7:25 p.m., 801 Auburn Way N. A loss prevention employee at Fred Meyer reported that he or she had caught a 17-year-old boy trying to leave the store with a car battery without bothering himself with that bit about paying. Trespassing: 8:19 p.m., 12932 SE. 288th Place. Three unknown suspects trespassing at an abandoned house used the fireplace to roast smores. The sweet-toothed suspects left before police could get there.
cerning her checking of his cell phone usage. The unhappy male punched the wall three times to express the ferocity of his outrage. His wife refused to help police.
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Burglary: 6:02 a.m., 1344 17th St. SE. A witness called 911 to report that he had seen two men inside a secured, fenced car lot, removing tires from the lot by throwing them over the fence to a neighboring apartment complex. Police contacted the two tire filchers and arrested them. Vandalism: 7:19 p.m., 400 block of 37th Street Southeast. A woman called 911 to complain that a pole had “gone through her house.” She told dispatch that the pole was about six feet long, and that she had no idea when or how the perforation of her domicile happened. Turns out that a neighbor’s friend builds garage-door-opening systems, and he may have backed into the victim’s house.
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Theft: 6:54 a.m., 13000 block of Southeast 305th Place. Somebody stole a generator from a home. Police did not disclose a value for the missing generator.
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Assault on police officer: 6:34 p.m., 1902 A St. SE. Police arrested a teenage girl for third-degree assault after she launched her fists at a police
Vandalism: 5:15 p.m., 500 block of 27th Street Southeast. During his 5-year-old son’s birthday party, a man decided to get angry with his wife con-
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Fire & Rescue Blotter
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The Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 694 calls for service between Jan. 16 and Jan. 22, among them the following:
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Aid call: 4:56 p.m., (Pacific). Firefighters evaluated a man who had fallen and treated him before a private ambulance carted him off to Auburn Regional Medical Center.
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Aid call: 5:20 p.m., (Algona). Firefighters responded to an older woman with low blood sugar. Firefighters and King County Medics treated the woman on-scene and left her with family.
Jan. 19 Shoplifting: 3:48 p.m., 101 Auburn Way S. Police arrested a woman for stealing soap, glasses and other items from Safeway. Police did not disclose a value for the pilfered items.
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Jan. 18 Patient assist: 7:53 a.m., (North Auburn). Firefighters helped a disabled, homeless man who required shelter from the terrible weather. Firefighters secured transportation and a shelter solution for the gentleman.
Jan. 19 House fire: 12:24 p.m., (Lake Tapps). Firefighters responded to the 21000 block of Edward Road East as mutual aid with East Pierce Fire and Rescue (EPFR) for a 50-percent-involved residential house fire. VRFA firefighters helped EPFR by performing offensive fire attack and ventilation to quickly knock down the fire.
Jan. 20 Wires down: (Lea Hill). Firefighters responded to the intersection of Southeast 312th Street and 124th where a branch had fallen across the power
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Jan. 23 Burglary: 5:50 a.m., 700 M St. NE. Burglars broke into a building under remodel over the weekend, stealing several tools and four spools of medical grade wiring. Police recovered a cell phone apparently belonging to the suspects and found several latent fingerprints. Burglary: Overnight, 1825 K St. SE. Over the weekend, unknown persons burglarized Olympic Middle School, swiping a laptop computer and the contents of a vending machine in the teachers’ lounge area. Burglary: 8:21 a.m., 800 4th St. NE. Burglars hit the Auburn Performing Arts Center at Auburn High School during the recent snowstorm, breaking into a vending machine and absconding with tasty snack foods. Burglary: 12:34 a.m., 2300 block of M Street SE. Burglars hit Pioneer Elementary School during the snowstorm, taking six laptop computers of undisclosed value. Theft: 12:27 p.m., 1825 K St. SE. Thieves stole three projectors from Olympic Middle School of undisclosed value. lines, creating an arc that produced a small fire. The branch eventually fell to the ground, and the power lines remained intact.
Jan. 21 Aid call: 1:15 p.m., (Auburn). Firefighters helped a woman who had slipped and fallen on the ice, sustaining a leg injury. A private ambulance transported her to ARMC.
Jan. 22 Aid call: 3:14 p.m., (Lakeland Hills). Firefighters responded to the 6100 block of Terrace View Lane to see about an older woman who had fallen earlier that morning. The woman’s daughter wanted her examined. The woman had no complaints, but firefighters performed a thorough examination, finding a red, slightly swollen left knee. Firefighters left the woman at home with her family.
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Last week’s nasty snow blast and subsequent ice storm that fooled even the forecasters called for a military-style response from frontline workers and support personnel. Puget Sound Energy was pushed beyond its limits. And the recovery continues one week later. The utility giant – with help from out-ofstate-deployed power crews – has responded to its share of devastating winter storms. But few equal last week’s damaging, frozen fury from Western Washington’s unforgiving skies. Auburn was hit especially hard, notably when property-wrecking limbs, branches and trees mangled and brought down power lines, knocking out electricity to nearly all of the city’s 66,000 or so residents. City officials are in the process of compiling figures as costs of the widespread damage mount. Mayor Pete Lewis issued an emergency proclamation Monday to expedite citywide recovery efforts. Elsewhere, the snow and ice that slammed Seattle last week cost the Emerald City an estimated $1.35 million. “I’ve never seen an ice storm that was so damaging as this one,” said Roger Thompson, a PSE spokesman who has been with the utility company for 12 years. “In terms of the intensity of the damage and the concentration of the outages, it probably was as severe, if not worse, than the Hanukkah Eve storm.” That would be in December 2006, when an estimated 700,000 homes and businesses Crews work on a power line lost power along 37th Street Northwest. in a massive SHAWN SKAGER, Auburn Reporter snowstorm that brought gusts of up to 100 mph. The wind-tossed damages and prolonged outages spread throughout all eight counties PSE serves. In contrast, last week’s storm pulled the plug on more than 400,000 PSE customers – homes and businesses alike – mainly in [ more KLAAS page 8 ] Mark Klaas
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Special thanks at a critical time I would like to recognize the heart and commitment of the Valley Regional Fire Authority/ EMS personnel who helped in a time of need and went above and beyond. I think sometimes people forget to say thank you for the little things that count. In a busy snow disaster (last) Thursday, my mother got stuck trying to get up Lea Hill. And also with Highway 18 being closed, she could not get my chronically ill daughter, Shiloh, home for critical medication and tube feeding. Matt and his driver, whose name my daughter couldn’t remember, gave her a ride home up the hill so she could have the critical medications, etc., she needed. I want to let them know they went above and beyond to help us, and I am totally grateful. I want to recognize these two gentleman for the generosity of how such a simple act saved my daughter from going into major clusters of seizures without her meds. I am totally indebted for your kindness, especially when I know how busy and crazy it is for the company in weather like this. We are truly grateful.
– Valene Jones and Shiloh Weaver
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Vote yes for Auburn schools Two issues come to district residents for the Feb. 14 special election, and your support is vitally needed. The educational programs and operations replacement levy needs renewal this year. The levy provides nearly one in every four dollars of the district’s budget and pays for lowering class size, all athletics and activities, custodial and building maintenance and the bulk of transportation expenses among other areas. The Auburn High School modernization and reconstruction bond supports the much needed replacement of the downtown high school classroom building and safety,
seismic and facilities modernization efforts with the PAC and auto shop. School debt is at a record low, and this project will ensure high quality, safe, efficient and effective facilities are available to all district high school students. With construction and borrowing costs at record low levels and the district committed to keeping the total school taxes level for the average resident, inaction this year will only cost more in the future. Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/auburncitizens4schools. Please remember to vote “yes” for both the bond and the levy by Feb. 14. – Ryan Anderson and Clarissa Ruston, co-chairs; Kelly McDonald, treasurer; Cathy deJong, secretary, Auburn Citizens for Schools Executive Committee
Temporary library making it work We’d like to thank the staff at the Auburn Public Library for keeping up a high standard of service in a temporary facility. With limited space, they’ve done a great job at serving us and our community. We can’t wait to see the remodeled library when it opens. In the meantime, the staff [ more LETTERS page 8 ]
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[ LETTERS from page 7 ] deserves our thanks for keeping things going in trying conditions. – Dennis and Laurie Brooke
Stormy response from City crews I want to comment about how ill-equipped the City of Auburn is in an emergency. How would the City’s Emergency Management Division handle a devastating earthquake when they can’t even handle a snow/ice storm? It’s quite pathetic when people can’t even get out of their homes because there isn’t the revenue to pay for snow plows and the manpower to run those plows. And, if you’re unfortunate enough to be a Comcast customer, who by the way contracts with the City of Auburn, and you bundle your service, you had no landline telephone. The assumption that we taxpayers are so limited and dense to city politics is insulting. The mayor
[ klaas from page 7 ] King, Pierce and Thurston counties, Thompson said. The number represents more than a third of PSE’s 1.1 million electrical customers in the region. By Wednesday, nearly all of PSE customers regained power, including the remaining 1,900 of those in Auburn who were still in the dark earlier in the week. It was a colossal mess, PSE officials said. “The devastation of the trees. It was awesome in negative terms,” Thompson said.
and the City Council’s actions are absurd, impudent, obnoxious and an insult to our intelligence. Thanks to PSE for getting to us as quickly as they did. They had a tough job, but some summer maintenance wouldn’t hurt. And thanks to the new Herfy’s and Food Mart on Lea Hill for being open when restaurants in Auburn were closed. And, last but not least, a big thank you to my neighbors, Peggy and Steve, for thinking of us older neighbors and picking up hot take-out food and hot coffee for us the day of the ice storm and hot coffee the next day. – Jeanne Herold
Police bike patrols welcome I have just seen the greatest thing. I live at 1630 Riverview Drive NE, which is between 14th and 22nd streets. We are on the river side. I looked out my window and saw two Auburn police officers on bikes riding down the levee. I called out to them, and
Crews were quickly dispatched after the snowstorm struck overnight on Wednesday (Jan. 18), but the ensuing frozen rain and accumulative ice the following day made for dangerous work conditions. “We had many crews out in the field on that Wednesday. They were already restoring service, getting the lights back on for a fair number of customers, but the branches and limbs, even trees, were dropping all around them,” Thompson said. “Eventually, by mid to late afternoon on Thursday
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they were gracious enough to stop and chat. I now understand they are doing this part-time and are going where cars have no access.
(Jan. 19), our troops had to pull back. Crews literally had to get into their trucks and leave areas for their own safety. There was so much lumber coming down around them.” By last Friday, weather and work conditions stabilized, enabling crews to fully attack the restoration areas. Reinforcements also arrived from throughout the West and beyond – Alaska to Canada, Arizona to Missouri – pushing the total restoration force to about 2,000 workers. That number included more than 200 four-person line teams, along with service repair personnel, tree-cutting
I really would love to see more of this as our city is such that a bike can pretty much get from point to point as quick as a car (considering traffic and all). They are a real personal presence, and this gives me a better feeling of security, especially since there have been break-ins in recent weeks in our area, through the backs of the houses. I do hope the City of Auburn expands this program. Since there is no cost for a police car, having bike patrols would be cost efficient, and as I have mentioned, bikes can be just about as quick as a car in some areas and can go where cars cannot. Burning no fuel also makes the bike patrols a “green” way of providing security in our city. And the plus side of this is that we have the opportunity of knowing our police force better. I am looking forward to the expansion of the Auburn police bike patrols.
– Rick Jones
crews, damage assessors and supply and support specialists. In all, more than 1,500 linemen were working to restore power, though not at the same time. “We are hitting it with everything we’ve got,” Thompson said Tuesday afternoon. Crews worked nonstop, with few breaks and little sleep. Crews generally worked 18-hour shifts, six off, then repeated it. “I think the word heroic is kind of overused, but these people really are Herculean in the way they approach their jobs,” Thompson said. “As hard as they work, we realize how hard it is for the
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The law in Washington is intended to deal with child support only for a short time, according to the family law attorney’s advertisements, which appear in the Reporter frequently. He says, “When incomes increase, child support should increase,” – and should be changed every 1-2 years. Note, that in these days, when so many people are out of work, he doesn’t mention any provision to decrease child support accordingly. The only people to benefit by dragging divorced couples into court every two years are the attorneys who pad their checkbooks with somebody else’s hard-earned money. The awful shame of it is they do it under the pretense that it is in the best interest of the children. – Gerald A. McBreen, past president of the Washington Chapter of Fathers United For Equal Rights
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GRCC to ring in Year of the Dragon FOR THE REPORTER
Green River Community College hosts its annual Lunar New Year Party on Friday from 6 p.m. to midnight in the Lindbloom Student Center, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. A major holiday for Asian cultures, the celebration marks the start of the Year of the Dragon. Celebrated throughout Asia with regional and cultural variations, common themes associated with Lunar New Year are good fortune, happiness, wealth and longevity.
Ready to see patients: Dr. Madhavi Mandala, left, and Dr. Nedal Gara are part of the newly established Auburn Regional Medical Center Internal Medicine effort. Dr. Joseph Dawood joins the practice in March. MARK KLAAS, Auburn Reporter
3 internal medicine doctors form new practice at Auburn Regional Three internal medicine doctors have joined Auburn Regional Medical Center’s clinic network to open the new Regional Medical Internal Medicine practice in Auburn. The practice, which opened Jan. 9, includes three board-certified internal medicine physicians: Dr. Madhavi Mandala, MD; Dr. Nedal Gara, MD; and Dr. Joseph Dawood, MD, MBA. Dawood begins practicing at the clinic in March. “These doctors specialize in adult medicine and the management of chronic disease,” explained Larry Coomes, CEO of Auburn Regional. “We have an increasing need for internal medicine doctors in our community as our population grows and ages, and as conditions such as diabetes become more prevalent. The new clinic gives more
access to this type of care.” Mandala comes to Auburn from Massachusetts, where she was part of an established primary care clinic. She completed her residency in internal medicine at St. Barnabas Hospital, Cornell University in Bronx, N.Y. Dr. Mandala, originally from India, has a particular interest in women’s health and geriatric medicine, as well as chronic disease management. Gara returns to the Puget Sound after practicing in Spokane. Prior to that, he was an internal medicine hospitalist for Harrison Hospital in Bremerton. Gara, originally from Israel, completed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and also holds a degree in nursing as a registered nurse. Both doctors have families and live in the area.
Dawood is a familiar face at Auburn, having previously served as a hospitalist at Auburn Regional and as the hospital’s chief of medicine. He completed his residency at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, N.Y. Dawood has practiced internal medicine in several Puget Sound area hospitals and in private practice in Washington, Arizona and California. The new internal medicine practice – located in the medical office building adjacent to the hospital at 202 N. Division Street, Suite 400 – accepts most major insurance, including Medicare and Medicaid. The clinic phone number is 253-833-7256. Auburn Regional is a 162-bed community hospital with an affiliated network of specialty care, family practice and urgent care clinics.
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“No matter how different people celebrate Lunar New Year, as the most important of the traditional holidays in most eastern and southeastern Asian countries, it is the time that family members gather together for reunion,” International Student Activities Coordinator Samuel Huang said. “It will be an eye-opening experience to participate in this event because of the diverse cultures portrayed through the performances held during the party,” said Vid Wah, second-year student and
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ROTARY CLUB OF AUBURN Why join Rotary? BY CLUB PRESIDENT STUART RICH, DDS
We have all seen the familiar blue gear-shaped logos attached to the poles of the “welcome to” signs in many small towns. “Rotary meetings, 12 noon, Wednesdays at…” is usually written below the gear logo. Just what is Rotary anyway? When I ask this question of people, I hear a variety of guesses like: “a self-help group?”, “sort of like a 12 step program?”, “a bunch of old guys who have lunch all the time?” among other things. The reality is, many people today don’t really know what a service club really is, or what it does. Have you ever seen a need in your own community and wondered why someone wasn’t doing something about it, or how you could help? Maybe you have been thinking of ways to use your professional skills to help others. Maybe you’re looking for business
and professional connections with other professionals and people of influence in your community. Maybe you feel ready to give back to your community and the world in some way, and you figure that you can find something to do easily on your own. That’s what the internet is for right? I Googled “community service” and it came back with 372,000,000 results! Typing in “International service” narrowed it down to only 275,000,000! Is it all starting to seem overwhelming yet? Where do you start, so you can maximize your effectiveness and impact?
Rotary’s main objective? Welcome to Rotary International, whose motto is “Service Above Self ”. Rotary’s main objective is service — in the community, in the workplace, and around the globe. The 1.2 million Rotarians who make up more than 34,000 Rotary clubs in nearly every country in the world are people of all cultures and ethnicities. The club is not
affiliated with any specific political or religious organization, and exists primarily to make the world a better place by improving literacy, facilitating access to education, providing clean water and fostering better understanding and peace throughout the world. It is an organization respected worldwide for getting meaningful things done. That is why the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation chose to team with Rotary International to wipe out Polio. We are literally “this close” to eliminating that crippling disease, which is now limited to a few small pockets in just two or three countries. The basic pledge of all Rotarians is to conduct their personal and professional lives by comparing their actions against Rotary’s Four-Way Test: 1. Is it the TRUTH? 2. Is it FAIR to all concerned? 3. Will it BUILD GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? Does that describe someone you would want to do business with, be friends with,
and, most importantly, be like yourself? Would you like your healthcare, auto purchases and repair, children’s education, attorney services, insurance, banking, elder care, construction and repair needs, as well as a host of other things you need and want, to be delivered by someone who has pledged to live their life by the Four-Way Test? That’s what we all want!
Auburn’s Rotary Club Local Projects Auburn has its own Rotary club, which meets Wednesdays at noon at the Auburn Municipal Golf Course. Each week we share good food, friendship, interesting programs and the camaraderie that comes from spending time with people of all ages, professions and backgrounds who share a common vision of making the world around them a better place, whether it’s in our own city or on the other side of the world. What follows are just some of the things that the Auburn club is doing in our community and around the world:
The annual Rotary scholarship show each Spring, in partnership with country music station 94.1 KMPS, is approaching nearly one million dollars raised over almost 30 years. The annual Rotary golf tournament has raised tens of thousands of dollars in the last few years, which has gone to support many different children’s charities right here in Auburn, as well as in places like Uganda, Kenya and the Philippines. The Rupert/ Rotary/Auburn Parks Department Giving Tree was the brainchild of one of our Rotarian’s spouses that has grown into a major source of warm clothing, blankets, toys and other needs each winter for people in severe need right here in our area.
International Projects Internationally, the Auburn Rotary club has helped by providing funds for a roofs and windows for a small medical clinic in Uganda, partnering with other area Rotary clubs to buy the dental equipment for a new clinic in a rural
area of Kenya, purchasing flocks of chickens and providing mosquito nets to another small village. In addition, by combining forces with Rotary Clubs around the world, the Rotary Foundation tackles huge issues like eradicating polio, easing suffering after natural disasters and fostering world peace. All that was accomplished by a small group of people in a little city called Auburn. Are you sure you want to figure out how make the most effective use of your volunteer activities on your own? Why not consider joining a great group of people right here in town already making a difference locally and around the globe, and enjoy the great friendship and networking opportunities in the process? If you want to find out more, join us for lunch next Wednesday, check us out on the web at www.rotary.org, or email me personally at srichdds@ comcast.net. I would be happy to discuss how joining Rotary could make the word a better place…and you a better person.
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Building Communities, Bridging Continents
The Giving Tree BY ROBERT WHALE rwhale@auburn-reporter.com
The Giving Tree at the Auburn Walmart provided the best of Christmases for many families throughout the Auburn area. For all the unnamed little girls and boys, the tags might as well have blazed with all the collected lights of Christmas. “We are smiling,” said Auburn Rotarian Diane Rupert. “It was a tremendous year.” The effort raised $20,920, outstripping Rupert’s hopes by almost $1,000. More important than the donations themselves — the flesh-and-blood people who were helped. “I adopted a Hispanic community, a very poor, poor
community. It was the most amazing experience I ever had in my life,” Rupert said. “Words cannot express what that does, to give back, to pay it forward, is the most powerful thing a person can do. We go home to our warm houses, to food in the fridge, but a lot of these kids and their parents don’t have that. If we all were to give something back, we could help out with hunger, help out with children that need a warm coat in the winter,” Rupert said. This local charity has always had a huge heart, and one of the best things about it is that every year people get to do their bit to make a better Christmas for people in need. All people had to do was go to Walmart, pick a tag from the tree, shop for the items on the tag and tell the cashier it
cause — a giving tree.” That night the Ruperts collected $3,800 in donations and launched a new charity. In 2009, Rupert partnered with the Auburn Rotary Club and Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation Department to serve more children. “We buy every child a coat, we buy every child clothing, we buy every child toys. We buy them everything that they ask for on their gift tag, and there’s nothing that we’ve ever left out, shoes, clothes everything. We take care of senior citizens, buy them Meals on Wheels. We don’t discriminate, we take care of them all if they need help,” Rupert said. “What’s happened since my husband and I started this just blows me away,” Rupert said. “But without the donors, this could not have succeeded.
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Among those donors: Tom Matson, Rotary of Auburn, Roger Scott, Stuart Ridge, Lydig Construction, the Boeing Company, Don and Alice Kirkland, Don Kauffman at Sunrise Plumbing and Mike Carpinito. Janet Faulkner, store manager at the Auburn Walmart, explained how the superstore got into the act. “Diane and I talked a
couple weeks ago and we were talking about what she was doing, and she said, ‘Why don’t you do a giving tree here?’ From there it sort of grew. What’s so exciting to me is that there’s all genders on it. A lot of people forget the special needs children and the seniors in their homes, and this is great because it touches every single age,” Faulkner said.
Sara Evans Headlines Annual Scholarship Show The Auburn Rotary Scholarship Show in May at the Performing Arts Center featured multi-platinum singer Sara Evans. The concert, now in its 28th year, is a major community project for the Club and provided 84 scholarships to Auburn high school students this year. The culinary students at Auburn High School prepared hors d’oevres and beverages before and after the show for the sponsors and benefactors, who also had the opportunity to meet the entertainers.
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was for the Giving Tree. They got a receipt to include with the gift. A Walmart associate then delivered the gift to the Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation Department, which distributed the gifts. ACAP Child and Family Services, Auburn Childhaven, Auburn Parks-Specialized Recreation, Auburn Youth Resources, Canterbury House, Latino Friendship Center and Meals on Wheels nominated the families. In addition to the Giving Tree at Walmart, Rupert maintains her own Giving Tree at home, which is where this story began in 2006. “We bought our house and people started bringing us bottles of wine and hostess gifts to our holiday parties,” Diane Rupert said. “So I said instead of doing that, let’s put something toward a needy
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Bob’s Fishin’ Hole in Orting was the place for the 34th annual derby where members of the Auburn Rotary and Auburn Parks Department invite local disabled individuals to discover the excitement of catching a fish and seeing peacocks and other animals up close. After the catch, the fish are cleaned and then grilled by the volunteers and served to the participants along with corn on the cob, watermelon and beverages.
Among the personalities and players at the tournament were former Mariner Dave Henderson, second from left, Jim Moore from ESPN Sports Radio 710, third from left, and Rotarian and former major league catcher Earl Averill, Jr., far right.
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I’m turning 40 years old on Sunday. Which means if I’m lucky, I’m at the halfway point. Although I think 80 might be wishful thinking if I don’t start increasing my daily mobility. Sitting on my butt for prolonged increments of time is one of the shared job descriptions that unites my roles as pastor, writer and radio host. Some days I feel like a stalagmite. However, unlike the stalagmite, I will change my location when confronted with perpetually dripping water droplets. To note the passing of my life, my lovely wife has decided to throw me a big birthday party, or as I like to call it, my funeral rehearsal. I’m not a big party kind of guy, but it will be nice to see who might possibly show up when I kick the can and mosey into the afterlife. And yes, I will most likely mosey into
hear some kinds words and some genuine heartfelt congratulations. I’ll also receive a prolonged dose of relentless teasing. I assume the rapid progression of my perpetually greying, perpetually receding hair will be duly noted. And for the most part, little or no sympathy will be given to the plight of my aging. I’ve found that people who are older than you have little sympathy for your age milestones; they are there to remind you to quit your whining. People who are younger than you have little or no understanding of what you’re going through; they are there to remind you that you really have no idea how you will feel about yourself in the future. Consequently, I will need to find other 40-year-olds in the room if I’m in need of sympathy or understanding. Since I’ll only turn 40 once in my existence, I think I will use this moment to give my friends, family, co-workers and
“who in the world is that?” a little sage advice concerning what I’ve discovered in my 40-year journey. Don’t waste your life trying to prove your worth to others. There will always be Pharisees in the room who want to steal your joy. God is your worth and your value. You don’t need to prove anything to anyone. The cross is proof of your immense value and worth. Remove yourself from bitter fields. Your heart will grow hard and your words will grow sour if you poison your life with conversations and activities rooted in tearing people down. Malicious talk, gossip and unforgiveness will steal away your peace and destroy your fruitfulness. Learn to love difficult people. Maturity is not found in escaping difficult people and difficult situations. Maturity is demonstrated in learning to love when the situation feels unlovely. Learn to love the people who’ve been entrusted to
Dick Scobee Elementary School celebrates the lives of fallen astronauts from the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster at a school-wide assembly at 10:10 a.m. Friday. Students will listen to a live presentation about the event, honor the lives lost with a moment of silence, and then watch a video about the everyday items used today as a result of NASA inventions. The school also has a small museum of space artifacts for students to browse and study.
your care. Give your best time, energy and resources to this practice. Follow the radical leading of God’s Holy Spirit. Even if it makes you stand out and look foolish. Say you’re sorry often, with sincere conviction. We are wrong far more than we are often willing to admit. Avoid religious systems and institutions that turn Christianity into anything but a loving relationship with God. Smile and start exercis-
ing. … You’ve got much more love to give. I’ve got more thoughts, but I’m tired of sitting here. I think I might go out for a walk. “Live from Seattle with Doug Bursch” can be heard 4-6 p.m. weekdays on KGNW 820 AM. Doug Bursch also pastors Evergreen Foursquare Church. Evergreen meets at 10 a.m. Sundays at 2407 M St. SE next to Pioneer Elementary School. He can be reached at www. fairlyspiritual.org or doug@ fairlyspiritual.org.
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As Striped Water Poets we know it’s an accepted fact that writing poetry demands finesse, not exactly tact. It means that we necessarily be faithful to our creativity, that we’re ourselves, that we possess “genuinity.” On Tuesday evenings we’re a mixed bag as we gather. Who we are, our age, where we’re from, doesn’t matter. What does count is that we’re unafraid to recite or read the words we’ve written, our voice, that’s all we need. The process for our get-together isn’t really unique. What we do after we’ve read is to listen to and critique what we hear, the works of the other poets who arrive. We’re on 2nd floor Auburn City Hall on Tuesdays live.
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ACROSS 1. Goatee location 5. 51-Down catcher, sometimes 9. It can be acute 14. Zeus’ spouse 15. Judge’s wear 16. Roman goddess of agriculture 17. Ending for teen or new 18. Looked at 19. The 59-Across bistro is near the Interurban ____ 20. DINER on Auburn Way South/BISTRO on A Street SW 23. “Star Wars” princess 24. Eastern European, often 25. Banned spray: abbr. 28. Nick and Nora Charles’ pooch 31. One who belongs 33. Noisy medical scanner: abbr. 36. Ancient region in Asia Minor 39. “____ Rock” (Simon and Garfunkel song): 3 wds. 40. CAFE on A Street SW/CAFE on 53-Across Main Street 44. Morse code units 45. Grand ____ National Park 46. Fashion icon’s monogram 47. Feature of the quarry on “The Fugitive”: 2 wds. 50. Pronounce indistinctly 52. Bygone political division: abbr. 53. Direction of the dawn 56. Character on “Friends” 59. BISTRO on West Main Street/DINER on West Main Street 64. “Man of ____” (Superman’s sobriquet) 66. List ending: 2 wds.
67. Two of Julius Caesar’s last words 68. Mother of pearl 69. Management/union mediation group: abbr. 70. NBA player Thurmond or Robinson 71. Chose 72. “____ of the d’Urbervilles” (Hardy novel) 73. Horse’s gait
DOWN 1. It’s west of Sudan 2. German philosopher 3. Actress Dunne or Cara 4. C. S. Lewis’ land 5. Very: Fr. 6. Rogers, Acuff and Orbison 7. Helps in a crime 8. Puts the ____ to the metal (speeds) 9. Like some verbs 10. Roman emperor who “fiddled” around 11. New offspring of one’s child 12. Oahu offering 13. Class for newcomers to the USA: abbr. 21. Arafat 22. Scot’s topper 26. Certain audition tapes 27. Fish, in a way 29. Lower digit 30. Course for doctors: abbr. 32. Part of an hour: abbr. 33. Early computer abbreviation: hyph. 34. Totally destroys 35. Cross, as lines 37. 34th President, familiarly 38. They can be fine or folk 41. “Be Prepared” organization: abbr. 42. “You’ve Got Mail” ISP: abbr. 43. Entomb, as ashes 48. Staggered 49. ____ West (life preserver)
51. Rat or mouse, e.g. 54. Blood vessel insert 55. Earl or duke, e.g. 57. Indian instrument 58. Tussle 60. “The Way We ____” (Streisand/Redford film) 61. Corn units 62. Priest’s vestments 63. Cake for the birds 64. ____-Caps (candy) 65. Open a keg
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[16] January 27, 2012 [ JOINER-WONG from page 1 ] routine to avoid surgery. The time off not only did the body good, but also reignited her burning desire to perform well before the judges. What ensued was an extraordinary year of personal-best lifts and consistent podium finishes for the 5-foot-4½, 148-pound Joiner-Wong, the holder of four American drugfree and “raw” records in her masters age division (40-45).
www.auburn-reporter.com Raw powerlifters compete without the support of special equipment or gear, such as squat suits or knee wraps. Joiner-Wong now is preparing for greater things in 2012, beginning in March when she competes in the third-annual Arnold (Schwarzenegger) USA Powerlifting Championships at Columbus, Ohio. She is one of only 75 women to qualify for the prestigious raw games. Despite little time to recover, she might compete
at the USA Powerlifting Women’s Nationals in Boise, Idaho in May. Is the best yet to come? “Well, yes,” said a smiling Joiner-Wong, a certified trainer at the Auburn Valley Y, a wife, mother of two, community volunteer and motivational speaker to area youth. “You can compete in this sport well into your 40s and 50s.” Joiner-Wong, under coach Mark Noesen, is considered a late-bloomer to the sport. But she has proven to be a quick study and, a
consistent top performer at regional and national meets since she first took up the sport in 2007. “It’s never too late to start in this sport,” Noesen said. “The thing with Jill is that once we have a plan, she executes it. She doesn’t leave anything on the table. She puts forth that effort and gets the results because she does the work.” In her first encounter with international competition, Joiner-Wong finished fifth at the women’s IPF World Masters Powerlifting
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Championships in Ostrava, Czech Republic in 2009. She toiled through an up-and-down 2010, which included “bombing out” – a result of misfiring on three squat attempts – at the May nationals in Cleveland. Nevertheless, she overcame the struggles, not to mention back and shoulder injuries, to regain her top form last year. At last June’s YMCA Seattle Summer Classic, she emerged by posting personal bests in the belowparallel squat at 270 pounds and pause-and-go bench press at 165.25 pounds, an American masters record. She finished the meet by pulling 292 pounds from the floor in the dead lift, another American record. She was the meet’s Best Female Masters Raw Lifter. “I had goals. I surprised myself,” she said of her return to the stage. “What an honor. I was pleasantly surprised to be awarded. It was my first time of being given the award.” Two months later, Joiner set three more American records at the USAPL Raw Nationals in Scranton, Pa. She set new standards for the squat (281.1 pounds), deadlift (308.5 pounds) and three-lift total (749.35 pounds). She won her class and was third in the open field. “That was big for her,” Noesen said. “For her to really do well in Scranton, she was able to put Cleveland behind her. “Competing at a national event, with a lot of people watching, can be really nerve-wracking.” Joiner-Wong capped a solid year by setting Ameri-
Pageant rescheduled The Miss Auburn Outstanding Teen Pageant (MAOT) – postponed last week due to inclement weather – has been rescheduled for Feb. 4. Thirteen contestants will compete for the crown from 1-4 p.m. at the Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St. The MAOT Pageant proceeds the finals of the
Jill Joiner-Wong came up golden at last year’s nationals in Scranton, Pa. COURTESY PHOTO can raw records in the squat (286.5), deadlift (319.5) and total (765.75) at the Fife Holiday Classic on Dec. 3. The performance qualified her for nationals in Boise. “People asked me, ‘Are you surprised?’” JoinerWong said. “Well, I didn’t come here to lose. I came here to do well. I wasn’t surprised. I did what I set out to do.” The sport has rewarded Joiner-Wong in many ways. It also has enabled her to become a Valley Y program spokesperson in reaching out to youth, including Auburn middle school students. “I have been motivated in my own abilities to simply put, be a positive role model for children,” she added. And that comes from strength, inner or otherwise. “I’m stronger now than I used to be,” she said of her career. “The best has yet come. I have not peaked in this sport, not yet and hopefully not for a long time to come.” Miss Auburn Scholarship Pageant, which runs from 7-10 p.m. The teen pageant is an extension of the Miss Auburn Pageant, considered one of the largest and most successful programs in the country and affiliated with the Miss America Organization. Tickets are $20 and available at www.brownpapertickets.com or by calling Kathy Lewis at 253-2232736.
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Author captures spirit of her family farm life BY MARK KLAAS mklaas@auburn-reporter.com
The lasting images and unforgettable stories often bring Janet Solar Lybeck back to the family farm. As one of nine kids growing up in remote North Dakota, Lybeck captured her experiences in a collection of childhood writings she cherishes today. Those fond family farm life memories eventually became the inspiration for a children’s paperback book series. “Teta’s Adventures” chronicles the life of a caring, compassionate and curious cow, Teta, who encounters and helps others as she finds her way back home. The recently released, fictional short story is the first of a soon-to-be completed, five-book series for the self-published author, an Auburnite since 1959. “I wanted to show how wonderful the life was growing up on the farm in North Dakota, where the people are so nice,” said Lybeck, who grew up in the rural town of Mohall, near the Canadian border. “It was so easy writing the book because I pictured myself from the exact spot on my farm where I grew up. … This whole book has things based on the farm.” In great detail and accompanied by delightful illustrations, the story is creatively designed to capture the imagination of the reader and entertainingly relays a message of friendship and determination. The story depicts farm life, especially a farmer’s love of animals and how animals can be wonderful to others. In the story, Farmer Mike and Maria – the actual names of Lybeck’s parents – run a large, peaceful farm filled with animals. One night, rustlers carried off Farmer Mike’s cattle, but a special cow managed to wander away from the herd.
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MVYSO hosts Waltz Gala Ball: 6:30-10:30 p.m., Feb. 3, Lake Wilderness Lodge, 22500 SE 248th St., Maple Valley. The Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra hosts its fourth annual fundraiser. The black tie optional evening includes live dance music performed by MVYSO’s Symphony Orchestra, silent and dessert auctions, dinner catered by Cedar Grill, no host bar, a live ballroom dance performance and instruction by Pacific Ballroom Dance Co. Tickets: $40 adults, $35 for under 18. Proceeds benefit orchestra programs. For tickets and information, please visit www. mvyso.org or call 425-358-1640. Auburn High School Robotics: 10 a.m.3 p.m., Feb. 4, Auburn High School parking lot, next to the Performing Arts Center and tennis courts, 700 E. Main St. Students hosting a community-wide recycling fundraising event by collecting unwanted and broken cell phones and other small electronics. The drive collects used, even broken cell or smart phones and other small electronics. 21st annual Valentine Breakfast: 7 a.m., Feb. 10, Grace Community Church, 1320 Auburn Way S. The Auburn Youth Resources-Enumclaw Youth and Family Services breakfast is the organizations’ largest annual fundraising event. Admission is free. Call to reserve your seat at 253-351-6059. For more information, visit www. ayr4kids.org. Soroptimist of Auburn Cupids Caper Fundraiser to Support Community Projects: 6:30-11:30 p.m., Feb. 11, Meridian Valley Country Club, 24830 136th Ave. SE, Kent. The event, “Love Under the Big Top,” includes retro circus style decorations, a country club dinner, entertainment by Eric Haines, “The Gentleman Juggler”, raffles, games, silent auction. Primary sponsors: Auburn Wine & Caviar, Segale Properties, Auburn Regional Medical Center, Green River Community College Foundation, Emerald Downs and JLO Washington Enterprises Inc. Reserve your spot now. Reservations for the evening are $65 per person and can be made at www.siauburn/org/caper. Bikers Against Child Abuse: 6 p.m., Feb. 18, Poodle Dog Restaurant, 1522 54th Ave E., Fife. Fourth annual benefit dinner. Live auction, dessert auction, music (starting at 9 p.m.) and a closed bar. Proceeds go toward helping children of abuse. Tickets: $15. For reservations, 21 and older only, contact Lil Mama at 206-790-6617 or lilmama@bacaps.com Childhaven’s Celebration Luncheon: 11:30 a.m., March 7, Westin, 1900 5th Ave., Seattle. Keynote speaker is Antwone Fisher, whose struggles through foster care and homelessness became the subject of his original screenplay for the self-titled 2002 film, directed by and starring Denzel Washington. A minimum donation of $150 is suggested. For information, go to www.childhaven.org/luncheon, or call 206-957-4806.
Cascade Regional Blood Center drives: 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Feb. 3, Gordon Trucking/ Valley Freightliner, 151 Stewart Road SW, Pacific; 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Feb. 4, Albertsons, 4010 A St. SE, Auburn. For more information, call 1-877-2425663 or visit www.crbs.net/home.
Lunar New Year Party: 6 p.m.-midnight, Jan. 27, Lindbloom Student Center, Green River Community College, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. A major holiday for Asian cultures, the celebration marks the start of the Year of the Dragon. Celebrated throughout Asia with regional and cultural variations, common themes associated with Lunar New Year are good fortune, happiness, wealth and longevity. Admission: GRCC students with ID $7 on or before Jan. 13, after $9; non-GRCC students $10. Contact the Student Life Office at 253-833-9111, ext. 2400, for more information or to purchase tickets.
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Auburn author Janet Solar Lybeck signs her recently released book, “Teta’s Adventures”, at noon Saturday at Barnes & Noble, 31325 Pacific Highway S., Federal Way. Her book, illustrated by Kelly Bornstedt and Juliann Clark, is available at the store and also online at www.amazon.com ($10.98).
Lost and frightened, Teta follows an eventful journey back home as she helps children along the way. She helps rescue a boy from a shallow well and helps another conquer his fears and his struggles with a stuttering problem. “Everything she runs across she helps,” Lybeck said. Lybeck, a retired hospital unit clerk and office manager of 30 years, wanted to write the book series for many reasons, but none was more important than to bring an important message to children and families. Lybeck and her late husband raised four children. She dedicated the first book to her grandchildren. “I hope they enjoy and receive out of the book what I wanted to portray – that kindness and being a friend bring happiness to all involved,” she said.
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17th annual Uniquely Auburn: 2 p.m., Jan. 29, Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St. A free community-sponsored celebration of cultural diversity recognizing people, places, and events that make Auburn unique. Program: “Late Night” hosted by Michael Hursh,” food, games, art and poetry exhibits, dance, music. Sponsored by the City of Auburn, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, Soroptimist International of Auburn, Auburn School District, Trillium, Auburn Arts Commission. For more information, call 206-349-3061 or visit www.uniquelyauburn.org. Miss Auburn Scholarship Program: 7 p.m., Feb. 3, 4, Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St. Ticket range: $20-$40. Order tickets online now at www.missauburn.org. 16th annual Beyond High School Night: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Feb. 9, Auburn Riverside High School, 501 Oravetz Road. Auburn School District hosts program to provide students and parents options for life after high school. Free and open to all middle school and high school students and parents. Home school and private school students also are welcome. There will be opportunities to attend break-out sessions on numerous topics, including how to navigate the college admissions process; college athletics and NCAA eligibility; financial aid; apprenticeships and tech prep programs. More than 60 different college, technical and career school, military, apprenticeship and community service representatives will be available to answer questions and share information. Sixth annual Daddy Daughter Date Night: 6:30-9 p.m., Feb. 17 and Feb. 18, Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. SE. Hosted by the Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Department. Pre-registration is required. The event is known to sell out quickly, so purchase tickets early. Girls age 4-10 years will enjoy an evening with their daddy or special date. The night will begin with a momentous photograph of the couple. Dancing, dinner and dessert is included in the $45 per couple registration fee ($10 each additional girl; non-resident fees apply). To purchase tickets, visit the Parks, Arts & Recreation Office, 910 Ninth St. SE, or call 253-931-3043.
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Work ‘n Web Job Resource Workshops: Available every Monday, from 2-3 p.m., East Room, Pacific Community Center and Gym, 305 Milwaukee Blvd., Pacific. Do you need help and resources to find work? Let the computer lab and community resources work to help you. Shawn Cosby, Algona-Pacific librarian, offers workshops on how to use library resources, including career guidance and planning tools, resume builder, test and education center and typing instructor Web. Joel McKinney, of the Career Path Employment Team, offers workshops on resume and cover letter writing, job application process, job search strategies, interview preparation, career interest testing and work place behavior. For more information, contact Linda Morris, community services director, at 253-929-1150. Auburn Police Department Citizen’s Academy: Class begins March 7, and attendance is free of charge, but registration is required as space is limited. Academy consists of 11 Wednesday evening class sessions from 6:30-9:30 and one Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Class graduation is May 16. All classes meet at the Auburn Police Department, 340 E. Main St. The academy is open to any Auburn citizen, 18 years or older. Applications are available on the City of Auburn website. For more information, call 253-931-3035 or visit www.auburnwa.gov/ emergency/police.asp. CERT courses: The City of Auburn Emergency Management Office, in conjunction with the White River Valley Citizen Corps Council and the Valley Regional Fire Authority, offers Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training courses to area residents. Four classes offered in 2012: • Starts March 6, ends March 27: Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; • Starts April 25, ends June 9*: Wednesday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.; • Starts Aug. 21, ends Aug. 23: Tuesday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; • Starts Oct. 9, ends Nov. 17**: Tuesday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. * This class will have two
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Elta Verna (Fiman) Haynes Saturday, January 7, 2012 Elta Verna (Fiman) Haynes unexpectedly went to join her husband, Fred, to live eternity with the Lord. She leaves behind two daughters, Sherry (Gary) Putz and Emily Ward; two sons, Dale (Melody) Haynes and Dwight (Shirley) Haynes; and one daughter of choice, Haellen Holiday (Sheila Saunders); 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Elta was born in Lakewood, Washington on August 24, 1927 to Vincent and Caroline (Safr) Fiman. The family moved to Algona prior to her turning two years old, and she resided there until she married. Her father died while she was still a young child; therefore she was raised by a single mother who taught her the value of a hard day’s work.Which she continually demonstrated as she worked with her family members in her flower beds, garden, cutting firewood, canning and preparing family celebrations. She taught many of her Grandchildren to make her famous “Grandma Rolls” that were always served at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Her family will always remember how completely she loved her husband, Fred. And how she had strong family values and passionately embraced her views and was ready to do anything to give others the strength to make right choices. Because of her and Fred’s true Christian spirit, their home and hearts were open to many family members and foster children for over 50 years whenever the need arose. She was an active member of the Federal Way Senior Center and received Presidential Awards for her community service. Elta will be interred with Fred at Tahoma National Cemetery, and be honored at a Celebration of Life at Westhill Church in Auburn on January 26, 2012 at 2 o’clock. Remembrances can be made to World Vision. 576137
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The United Way free tax campaign: Needing volunteers. No experience necessary. All volunteers receive tax preparation training and are certified by the IRS. Volunteer at your neighborhood tax site: Auburn City Hall, 25 W. Main St., 5-9 p.m., Mondays (January-February only), Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. To learn more, visit: www.uwkc.org/taxvolunteer or contact EITC@uwkc.org. Auburn Area Chamber “Connecting for Success” Networking Breakfast: 8-9 a.m., the first Wednesday of every month. Sponsored by the Auburn Chamber of Commerce. Cost: $5, includes continental breakfast. Auburn Area
Greater Auburn Area Career Conference: 8-11 a.m., March 27, Grace Community Church, 1320 Auburn Way S. To register or inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Pegi Moll at the Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce at 253-833-0700 or pegi@auburnareawa.org
Seniors Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. SE. 253-931-3016 or www.auburnwa.gov. Senior activities include: • Senior Coffee Hours with the Mayor and Councilmembers: 10-11 a.m. the second Thursday of the month. • Lunch: Monday-Friday, Salad bar begins at 11:30, Main meal is served at noon. Cost: $3 donation for ages 60 and over, $5.75 for those younger than 60. • Movie Screenings: Wednesdays, 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. 50 cent suggested donation for refreshments. • Monday Supper Club: 4:45-6 p.m. One Monday a month. Call 253-931-3016 for date and menu. Cost: $6 for all ages.
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Entertainment Oscar Film Fest, 1962 Best Picture Lawrence of Arabia: 7:30 p.m., Jan. 26, Auburn Ave Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. World War I British adventurer T.E. Lawrence (Peter O’Toole) helps the Bedouins battle the Turks in this epic adventure. This winner of seven Academy Awards is based on T.E. Lawrence’s memoir, “The Seven Pillars of Wisdom.” Tickets: $3. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; 8 a.m.-noon Friday, or online at www.brownpapertickets.com.
Auburn Symphony Orchestra “Great Romantics”: 7:30 p.m., Feb. 18; 2:30 p.m., Feb. 19, Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E Main St. ASO program brings the passion and expressiveness of Berlioz’ Benvenuto Cellini Overture; Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 2 with Craig Sheppard, soloist; and Chausson’s Symphony in B. Reserved season ticket seats: $95, adults; $75, seniors; reserved single ticket seats, $34/ adults; $27, seniors; $10, students. Call 253-887-7777 or purchase online at auburnsymphony.org.
Auburn Ave Kids, Gollyology: 2 p.m., Jan. 28, Auburn Ave Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. The sequel to Science Circus, Gollyology teaches rotation around center of mass with club juggling, balance with Russian free-standing Ladder acrobatics, more gyroscopic stability with Japanese parasol tricks, inertia with 17th century block juggling and more. Tickets: $6. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; 8 a.m.-noon Friday, or online at www.brownpapertickets.com.
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Deadwood Revival: 7:30 p.m., Jan. 28, Auburn Ave Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Part driving roots, part rockin’ jamband, Deadwood Revival delivers what may be called the best feel-good show around. Deadwood Revival features Jason Mogi’s inventive twists on the clawhammer banjo, Kim Trenerry’s driving rhythm on her ’65 Gibson acoustic guitar, Julie Campbell’s fiery fiddlin’, and Ches
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White River Valley Museum: Exhibits: Best Friends, Antique Photographs of Animals and their People, Jan. 11-April 15. Museum located at 918 H St. SE, Auburn. Regular admission: $2 adults, $1 seniors and children. Admission is free on Wednesdays and the fourth Sunday of the month. Call 253288-7433 or visit www.wrvmuseum.org for tickets and event information.
Auburn City Hall: Exhibit: Through Jan. 30. Auburn Student Art Show. 25 W. Main St. Admission is free. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. 253-9313043 or www.auburnwa.gov.
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PUBLIC NOTICES CITY OF PACIFIC NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Pacific will hold a Public Hearing on Monday February 6th, 2012,at 6:30 p.m. during the regular City Council workshop meeting regarding Ordinance No. 1804 an Ordinance of the City of Pacific which adopted a moratorium on the establishment of Medical Marijuana Collective Gardens. The City Council of the City of Pacific is setting this public Hearing for the purposes
of taking public testimony and to consider adopting an extension of the current moratorium. Public testimony or written comments are invited related to the extension of the moratorium at the Public Hearing. The Public Hearing will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 100 3rd Avenue SE, Pacific, WA 98047. Jane A. Montgomery City Clerk City of Pacific Published in Auburn Reporter on January 20, 2012 and January 27, 2012. #573706.
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Shirley Marguerite Tapley, age 89, a resident of NV State Veterans Home passed away on January 14, 2012 in Boulder City, NV. She was born on January 8, 1923 in Invermere, B.C. Canada to Richard Gladwyn and Eva Marguerite Hewer Newton. She married Russell Chester Tapley on November 6, 1944 in Prince George, B.C. Canada and became a US citizen May 31, 1949. Shirley trained as a nurse at the Royal Columbia Hospital in New Westminster, B.C. Canada. She was a grand homemaker. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, sewing and making crafts, playing the organ and looking for buried treasure with her Digger friends. She was happiest when her nieces and grandchildren spent the summers with her and Russell. Shirley was very active in the community as a PEO Sister, past member of Eastern Star, Job’s Daughter Guardian, Oomiacs, Rose Society of Auburn, and an active member of the Presbyterian Church in Ogden, UT and Auburn, WA and the United Methodist Church in Shelton, WA. Shirley is survived by her daughter Deanna Calef of Seattle, WA; granddaughter Cristine Fraas of Las Vegas, NV; grandson Stuart Calef of Seattle, WA; great grand daughter Elizabeth Hanson of Las Vegas, NV; brother Donald Newton of Sydney, B.C. Canada; and by numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband of fifty three years, Russell Tapley; her sister Muriel Louise Newton; three brothers Warner Newton, David Newton, and Richard Keith Newton. Shirley will be interred with her husband at Tahoma National Cemetery in Washington at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Activities Fund, Nevada State Veterans Home, 100 Veterans Memorial Dr., Boulder City 89005. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Boulder City Family Mortuary. The family invites you to sign the online memorial guestbook at www.bouldercityfamilymortuary.com
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RAVEN VS. TROJAN BOYS AND GIRLS HOOPS FEB. 4 The Auburn boys and girls host their crosstown rival, Auburn Riverside, Feb. 4. The Trojan boys look to avenge a 46-45 loss to the Ravens in the teams’ previous meeting. Game time is 7 p.m. The Auburn Riverside girls, who beat Auburn 50-28 on Jan. 6, play for the season sweep at 5:45 p.m.
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No. 4 Lions fall to Lakes 53-42 BY SHAWN SKAGER sskager@auburn-reporter.com
Coming into Tuesday’s game against Lakes, coach Chris Carr knew there was some rust on the Auburn Mountainview girls basketball machine. What he didn’t expect was the rust would clog the gears of the fourthranked Lions, who fell 53-42 to their South Puget Sound League 3A rival at Lakes High School. With the Auburn Mountainview gym shut down for much of last week because of the winter storm, the Lions didn’t have a chance to practice. “We planned a little bit for Lakes on Monday, but we hadn’t really touched a basketball for six days,” Carr said. “We knew we’d be rusty. I thought we’d shake it off, but I just don’t think we ever got over that rustiness.” It was Auburn Mountainview’s first loss to an in-state team this season. The Lions dropped three [ more LIONS page 22 ]
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Fear is not a factor for Latia Coburn. Three years ago, the Auburn Riverside senior suffered a broken back while competing for the Auburn Gymnastics Center. “I was doing floor at a club meet in Sacramento,” Coburn said. At first she thought it was just a back ache and “toughed it out,” completing the meet. But after a second meet, the pain in her lower back persisted. Coburn relented and visited the doctor where she found out she had fractured her L4 and L5 vertebrae. “It’s pretty common with a lot of gymnasts with spinal injuries when they have a hairline fracture. They think it’s just a backache,” said Cathy Robinson, Auburn Riverside gymnastics coach. “Gymnasts get a lot of backaches.” Forced to wear a back brace for three months, Coburn wondered if her gymnastics career might be over because of concerns about re-injuring the vertebrae and possibly suffering paralysis. Despite the potential for damage, however, Coburn is back on the mat for her senior year with the Ravens’ gymnas-
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Latia Coburn in action on the floor for the Ravens’ gymnastics squad. The senior returned to the gym after a three-year absence. RACHEL CIAMPI, Reporter tics squad. “I don’t really care what the doctors said,” she said. “I’ve always wanted to come back, so I figured I’d try and see if I could my senior year.” And come back she has – with a vengeance. So far this season, Coburn has led the resurgent Ravens as the team’s top all-around gymnast. Midway through the season, Auburn Riverside is averaging 154.5875 points a meet. Not
bad for a team that moved just two individual gymnasts on to districts last season. “We’ve got a good group of girls this year,” Robinson said. “It certainly helps having one strong scorer on the team and then having the depth that we have this year. Last year we had one good scorer, but we didn’t quite have the depth that we have this year.” In addition to Coburn, the [ more COBURN page 22 ]
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Prep sports reschedule dates With last week’s winter storm forcing the cancellation of most of the high school athletic contests in the area, a slew of rescheduled dates have been announced for local schools, including Auburn, Auburn Riverside and Auburn Mountainview. Auburn Riverside High School has announced the following rescheduled games and meets: • Wrestling vs. Tahoma and Mount Rainier, originally scheduled on Jan. 17, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Auburn Riverside. • Boys basketball vs. Mount Rainier, originally scheduled on Jan. 17, will be at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1 at Mount Rainier. • Girls basketball vs. Mount Rainier, originally scheduled on Jan. 17, will be at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1 at Auburn Riverside. • Boys basketball vs. Kentlake, originally scheduled on Jan. 20, will be at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 4 at Auburn Riverside. • Girls Basketball vs. Kentwood, originally scheduled on Jan. 24, will be at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6 at Auburn Riverside. • Boys Basketball vs. Kentwood,
originally scheduled on Jan. 24, will be at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6 at Kentwood. • The Jan. 18 gymnastics meet with Kentwood, Mount Rainier and North Thurston will not be rescheduled. For more information visit the school’s Web site at www.auburn.wednet.edu/ahs Auburn Mountainview High School has announced the following rescheduled games and meets: • Girls Basketball vs. Bonney Lake, originally scheduled on Jan. 20, will be at 7 p.m. Saturday at Auburn Mountainview. • Boys Basketball vs. Bonney Lake, originally scheduled on Jan. 20, will be at 8:15 p.m. Saturday at Bonney Lake. • Boys Basketball vs. Peninsula on Friday will now begin at 7:15 p.m. at Auburn Mountainview. • Boys swimming and diving vs. Clover Park, originally scheduled on Jan. 17, will be at 4 p.m. Friday at Clover Park. • The Jan. 18 gymnastics meet vs. Thomas Jefferson, Sumner and Bonney Lake has been cancelled.
For more information visit the school’s Web site at www.amhslions.com Auburn High School has announced the following rescheduled games: • Boys basketball vs. Kentlake, originally scheduled on Jan. 17, will be at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1 at Auburn. • Girls basketball vs. Kentlake, originally scheduled on Jan. 17, will be at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1 at Kentlake. • Boys basketball vs. Kentridge, originally scheduled on Jan. 20, will be at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 4 at Kentridge. • Girls basketball vs. Kentridge, originally scheduled on Jan. 20, will be at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 4 at Auburn. • Boys basketball vs. KentMeridian, originally scheduled on Jan. 24, will be at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6 at Auburn. • Girls basketball vs. KentMeridian, originally scheduled on Jan. 24, will be at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6 at Kent-Meridian. For more information visit the school’s Web site at www.wix. com/arhs11/auburn-riversidehigh-school
[ lions from page 21] games to out-of-state teams at the Nike Tournament of Champions in Phoenix. Against Lakes, the Auburn Mountainview girls (4-1 league, 12-4 overall) struggled to get the ball into senior posts Caitlin Carr and Hattie Kosko. “(Lakes coach Dave McEachern) did a nice job of game planning, but our guards just weren’t patient enough,” Carr said. “We just weren’t patient enough to wait for Lakes to make a mistake. I thought our guards looked panicked.” Despite trailing just 20-18 to the Lancers (3-2, 12-3) at the half, the struggling Lions had committed 21 turnovers. “When 28 of the team’s 33 turnovers for the game come from the guards, you’re not doing well,” Carr said. Although Auburn Mountainview rallied in the third quarter, at one point leading by four points, the Lancers responded with a 17-2 run, putting away the Lions and avenging their 55-35 loss in the teams’ previous meeting on Jan. 6. Auburn Mountainview finished with just four players scoring, including Carr’s 19 points and senior guard Aalia Braboy’s 11. Senior Erika Lombardo added seven points and junior Aly Carr had five. Jamesha Holland’s 19 points and Tyanna Barton’s 13 led Lakes. Although no loss is a good thing, Carr admitted that this one might have come at the right time.
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Ravens boast a solid corps of talented gymnasts this year, including juniors Kylee Urban and Sarah Murgatroyd, sophomore Maddi Miller and senior Danielle Robinson. Last season Robinson, along with Kylie Smith – who graduated last year – were the only Auburn Riverside gymnasts to make it to districts. And with just one 4A team
Aalia Braboy drives the lane for two of her 11 points against the Lancers on Tuesday. Shawn Skager, Auburn Reporter “I would love to go through a season 20-0 and just have our kids be dominant all the time. But maybe this is a wakeup call for our kids, that any given day, we can pay poorly and get beat,” he said. “Ultimately, maybe we’ll look back at this loss as a turning point.” He continued: “We need our seniors to be leaders, and (Tuesday) I thought just two of them showed up to lead,” Carr said. “And that’s disappointing because I expect more out of them. It’s their last season. We lost our composure down the stretch.” The Lions played Decatur (2-
3, 5-8) Wednesday, with results unavailable at press time, and travel to Peninsula (0-4, 3-11) Friday.
allocation out of the West Central District III to the state meet this season, the Ravens will need all of the weapons in their arsenal to knock off SPSL 4A powerhouses Jefferson, Mount Rainier, Beamer, Emerald Ridge and Puyallup. “It’s going to be tough,” Robinson said. For Coburn individually, it’s about improving and getting better at her events. “She hasn’t been in the gym
for a couple years, but she’s quickly getting back her skills,” Robinson said. “She’s not quite where she wants to be yet. She wants to do more. We want to get her to state.” And despite the risks when she’s on the apparatus of the floor, Coburn remains determined to do what it takes to get to the state meet. “I’ll throw whatever I have to,” Coburn said. “I may get a little nervous, but I’ll throw it.”
ALSO: The Auburn Mountainview boys fell 55-41 to No. 10 Lakes in South Puget Sound League 3A action at Auburn Mountainview on Tuesday. Marion Beauchamp led the Lions (3-2, 10-6) with 14 points, with Keith Green adding nine. J.J. Lacey and Shaddye Melu both added five points. Lakes’ (4-1, 9-5) Zach Banner had a game-high 20 points. Auburn Mountainview hosts SPSL 3A foe Peninsula (0-5, 3-12) at 7 p.m. Friday.
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VOLLEYBALL AUBURN PARKS GIRLS VOLLEYBALL FOR GRADES 4-8: Auburn Parks will offer two recreational volleyball leagues for girls beginning Feb. 2. Both leagues will play eight matches, beginning March 8. Each match will be best of three, with rally scoring. Cost for grades 4-5 is $50. Cost for grades 6-8 is $60. 18. For more information on any of the programs: Auburn
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DODGE BALL AUBURN PARKS DODGE BALL LEAGUE FOR ADULTS: Auburn Parks will offer a recreational dodge ball league for adults beginning Feb. 1. Cost is $200 per team. Games will take place at the Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation Gym. For more information on any of the programs: Auburn Parks at 253-931-3043, or online at www. auburnwa.gov.
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