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City plans center for veterans, human services

By ROBERT WHALE rwhale@auburn-reporter.com

In partnership with Auburn Youth Resources and other social service agencies in Auburn that receive funds from the City every year, the City plans to build a roughly 33,000-square-foot, com-

bined one-stop Veterans and Human Services Center northwest of Les Gove Park.

Besides human services, the project, many years in the dreaming and planning stages, will serve local veterans and their families.

The City of Auburn, which lies within the service area of Joint

Base Lewis-McChord, is home to one of South King County’s largest veteran populations.

City officials say the center, whose anchor tenants include the Auburn Food Bank and AYR, will also take advantage of the services of the nearby Valley Medical Center-University of Washington

urgent care facility.

Construction, on property not yet disclosed, is expected to cost between $6 and $7 million.

To date, the project has received about two thirds of the commitment toward its total funding, which is all non-general-fund money, in other words, grants and

County, City look to fund centralized training facility

Pacific hires 3 staff members, prepares for possible disincorporation

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Thanks to a partnership with King County Sheriff Steve Strachan, Auburn is one step closer to building a regional law enforcement firing range and joint police and fire training facility.

The Sheriff ’s Office has agreed to help fund a portion of the pre-design phase of the project.

“Teaming up with other agencies is critical to creating efficiencies and cost savings for the taxpayers,” said Mayor Pete Lewis. “This is a huge step toward getting a much needed regional training facility started and we are extremely grateful to Sheriff Strachan for his willingness to partner with the City of Auburn.”

The site of the proposed facility in southwest Auburn once belonged to GSA and was deeded to the City in 2007. At that time, there were discussions about building a local fire training tower but there were no funds to go forward with the project.

The proposed training campus is now envisioned as a joint-use regional facility with participation by the Valley Regional Fire Authority, Auburn police, the King County Sheriff ’s Department and many other jurisdictions.

By SHAWN SKAGER sskager@auburn-reporter.com

They call it “Plan B.” The Pacific City Council gathered at a special meeting on Monday to hash out plans for the possible disincorporation of the 103-year-old city.

Guier Although council members said they hoped it wouldn’t come to that, it needed to be prepared should the worst-case-scenario come true on Dec. 31 – the loss of the City’s insurance.

“This is uncharted territory,” City Council President Leanne Guier said. “Nobody can give us an answer on what happens when you run out of insurance.” [ more PACIFIC page 3 ]

SWEETS & GAMES Quenten Bacon, above, dressed as a wizard at Home Plate Pub on Main Street, gives candy to children during downtown business trick-or-treating last Saturday, part of the annual Halloween Harvest Festival.

Right, Delsin Keith, 6, plays miniature golf at Washington Elementary School. The festival included games, crafts, face painting, scary cookies and cauldrons of punch.

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capital grants for construction.

Tenants would be in part responsible for the ongoing operation.

“When funding is there, we are ready to go,” said Michael Hursh, human services manager for the City of Auburn. “We are at the same point, quite frankly, that we [ more center page 5 ]

Convicted rapist claims she slept through sexual encounters

By ROBERT WHALE rwhale@auburn-reporter.com

The State Supreme Court has rejected an Auburn woman’s claim that she should not have been convicted in 2009 of statutory rape of a 15-year-old boy because she’d “been asleep” during

several of their sexual encounters.

Police arrested Lindy Deer in 2007 and charged her with three counts of third-degree child rape after the boy, a relative of a woman for whom Deer had worked as an administrative [ more RAPIST page 3 ]

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The Seattle Times and Tacoma News Tribune BOTH recommend the re-election of Representative Christopher Hurst once again!

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hristopher Hurst, Independent Democrat, and Cathy Dahlquist, Republican, are the best candidates for the two seats for state representative in the 31st Legislative District, representing Auburn, Bonney Lake, Buckley, Enumclaw, Sumner and Edgewood in King and Pierce counties.

In Position 2, incumbent Rep. Hurst, a retired police officer, has been one of the handful of House Democratic moderates, dubbed the “Roadkill Caucus,” (named because they are in the middle of the road, and can get run over). In 2011, he and seven others in the House defied party leadership to support urgent reform of workers’ compensation. The reform was needed to avoid sharp increases in payroll taxes that would have raised the cost of employing workers. In 2012, the same Democratic group joined Republicans in reducing the

subsidy for early retirement in pension plans for new state employees.

For pushing these budget-related reforms, the roadkill Democrats took some damage from their caucus and from some traditional Democratic groups. Three of the eight are not running for re-election.

Hurst is, and he deserves to be re-elected.

Rep. Dahlquist, who runs an architectural business with her husband, should remain in Position 1. She was on the Enumclaw School Board before being elected to the House two years ago.

In that time, she has supported the same budget-related reforms Hurst championed, while pushing for the cause closest to her heart: education. She supports an “education first” budget and public charter schools, and is a good fit for the district.

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Christopher Hurst, the House Position 2 incumbent, calls himself an independent Democrat – which reflects his status vis-à-vis his party’s leadership. A retired police officer from Enumclaw, Hurst is a member of the so-called “Roadkill Caucus,” a group of Democratic centrists in the House who have butted heads with their party and its traditional supporters. The group tries to bypass partisan politics and work across the aisle to make progress on key issues like workers’ compensation.

We like that kind of independence and wish more legislators would show it. District voters would be wise to retain Hurst, who serves as chairman of the House Public Safety Committee. His opponent, Auburn School Board member Lisa Connors, doesn’t make a strong case for replacing the veteran legislator.

In the 31st District House Position 1 race, incumbent and small business owner Cathy Dahlquist, R-Enumclaw, faces a challenge from Democrat Brian L. Gunn of Auburn, a software testing engineer. In her freshman term, Dahlquist has shown an ability to work with the majority party – and her Democratic district counterpart, Rep. Christopher Hurst – to get legislation passed. A former Enumclaw School Board president, she is passionate about education – which will serve her well during battles over school reform and funding. We think voters should give her another term.

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New King County District Court launched The transition from Auburn Municipal Court to King County District Court began Thursday – purportedly expanding and improving access to justice for the residents of South King County. Auburn joins 12 other local cities that contract with King County District Court.

Under a new inter-local agreement, the City of Auburn will adjudicate civil and criminal matters occurring within the city through King County District Court – South Division. Services will be provided at the location of the former Auburn Municipal Court, 340 E. Main St. To prepare for the transition, the court will be closed on Thursday and Friday, except for in-custody video hearings that are held in Courtroom 1. District Court services will be available to the public starting Monday, Nov. 5. Hours for the new court are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday.

The court can be reached at 1-800-325-6165, ext. 59200.

Emotional rally U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell consoles Andrew Dennis, an Iraq War veteran and Boeing worker, during a spirited rally with union leaders, machinists and aerospace workers at the IAM Local 751 Hall last Friday. Cantwell’s reelection campaign landed in Auburn, part of its 26-stop “Jobs for Washington Tour.” Dennis, who served with the U.S. Army in Iraq, has recovered from his injuries and found work as a Boeing machinist on the 787

[ rapist from page 1 ] assistant, disclosed the sexual incidents to a school guidance counselor. The boy had recently moved to Auburn from another state to attend a private religious boarding school.

At Deer’s trial in 2009, prosecutors presented evidence showing that the then-52-year-old woman had in fact had sex with the boy numerous times between September 2006 and June 2007. Deer said that as she’d been asleep during several of the incidents, she could not be held accountable because they had occurred without her knowledge or consent.

During the other incidents, Deer further claimed,

Dreamliner assembly line in Everett. He tearfully credited programs associated with his return to civilian life and personally thanked Cantwell for helping vets. Cantwell, who seeks a third term in office, is heavily favored to retain her seat in Congress against Republican challenger Michael Baumgartner, a state senator from Eastern Washington. Election day is Tuesday.

MARK KLAAS, Auburn Reporter

the boy had forced her to have sex with him without her consent. Ultimately, the jury convicted her of three counts of third-degree child rape and sentenced her to 46 months on each count, to be served concurrently.

On appeal, Deer’s attorneys argued that the original trial judge had erred by instructing jurors that rather than make prosecutors rebut her “sleep sex” claim, Deer would have the burden of proving that she really had been asleep. The appeals court agreed and dismissed the charges.

The issue before the State Supreme Court was whether the appeals court erred, and the justices found that it had.

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In July, the City was warned by its insurance carrier that its policy would be cancelled on Dec. 31 if “swift, concrete and verifiable deeds” were not made to fill several key vacant positions in City Hall, including city clerk, public works director and finance director.

Since controversial Mayor Cy Sun took office in January, every City department head has either quit or been fired. Several have filed charges against the City for workplace discrimination.

Last month a Pierce County Superior Court judge ordered Sun to carry out his duties as mayor and begin the hiring processes for the vacant positions.

At Monday’s meeting, the City Council voted to approve the hiring of three new department heads recommended

by Sun, including: Patty Kirkpatrick as city clerk; Betty Garrison as finance director; and Sheryl Finwall as community services director.

One potential hire, Ken Barnett as public works director, was unable to attend the meeting but will appear at the Nov. 12 council gathering.

City officials hope that hiring for the vacant positions will be enough to convince the insurance carriers not to cancel the City’s policy. But City officials are looking at the

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possibility of disincorporating to stave off liability issues just in case.

“That breaks my heart,” Guier said. “I do not want to see that happen, but we have to protect ourselves.

We need to find a way to protect the citizens of Pacific.”

Without insurance, City employees, police officers and council members could face liability in any suits brought against Pacific.

Draft plans The City Council plans to draft a resolution and vote on it at the Nov. 12 meeting. The resolution to disincorporate must be approved 90 days before an election, which would place the vote to dissolve the City before residents on the Feb. 12, 2013 special election ballot at the earliest.

The City would then have a Dec. 28 deadline to decide whether to move forward with a disincorporation vote.

In addition to Monday’s special meeting, the City Council hosted a special meeting on Thursday to approve a letter asking Gov. Chris Gregoire and several state, federal and local officials to help solve the City’s insurance woes.

“It is, frankly, a desperate call for help, which I think we’re in desperate need of,” Councilmember James McMahan said.

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Auburn police investigate fatal stabbing A woman was found stabbed to death in her mother’s apartment Tuesday morning, Auburn police reported.

The victim was discovered by the woman’s boyfriend around 8:30 a.m. in the 1600 block of 22nd Avenue Northeast, said Auburn Police Cmdr. Steve Stocker.

The woman, 33, was dead at the scene,. Authorities have not released

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Patrol officers spotted a man not too far from the scene who matched the description of the suspect and arrested him around 10:10 a.m. at the Top Food & Drug on Auburn Way North.

A description of the suspect and further information led police to believe the suspect is a prior acquaintance or possible boyfriend of the victim.

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Police Blotter Auburn police responded to the following calls for service, among many others, between Oct. 27 and 29:

Oct. 27 Sucker: 9 a.m., 910 9th St. SE. A City employee called 911 to report spotting an unknown dude slurping up gas from a City vehicle. The employee followed that petroleum sucker until he lost sight of him and the stolen vehicle he’d ridden in on.

that mayt have been left unlocked, according to its elderly owner.

Traffic collision hit-and-run: 11:35 a.m., 1200 block of B Street Southeast. A man caused a vehicle collision, skedaddled and earned himself an arrest for hit-and-run.

Shoplifting: 2:41 p.m., 762 Supermall Drive SW. A female – old, young, who knows – stole items from Walmart, whereat the store took great offense and police cited and released her.

Burglary: 1801 R St. SE. Unknowns entered multiple storage units and burgled undisclosed items worth undisclosed amounts.

Driving under the influence: 3:35 p.m., 1314 8th St. NE. While driving on 8th Street Northeast, a female driver struck a pole and left then scene. When police caught up with her they decided that drug or alcohol use had rendered her unfit to drive. She later refused a blood draw.

Theft: Overnight, 3700 block of H Street Northeast. Somebody swiped some spare change from a vehicle

Shoplifting: 12:52 p.m., 762 Supermall Drive SW. A suspect shoplifted items from a store and departed,

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Fire & Rescue Blotter Auburn police responded to 194 calls for service between Oct. 22 and Oct. 28, among them the following:

Oct. 22 Chimney fire: 3:18 p.m., (Lea Hill). Firefighters responding to a report of black smoke pouring from a chimney contacted the homeowner who confirmed that a piece of plastic left by accident in the fire place was the source of the black smoke.

Oct. 23 Service call: 5:45 p.m., (Auburn). Firefighters responding to a major water leak in the 1400 block of F Street Southeast discovered that the water flowing into the street was coming from a water main that had broken under

the sidewalk. An after-hours City of Auburn water department crew responded and fixed things up.

Oct. 24 Aid call: 10:05 a.m., (Lakeland Hills). Firefighters responded to a child who had swallowed an overthe-counter medication. Firefighters contacted Poison Control but the kid didn’t need any treatment.

Firefighters left the toddler in the care of his mother.

Oct. 25 Aid call: 1:12 p.m., (Auburn).

Firefighters and King County Medics treated a man in the throes of chest pain and firefighters transported him to MultiCare Auburn Medical Center (MAMC) for treatment.

Oct. 26 Aid call: 10:17 a.m., (Lea Hill).

Firefighters responded to a man with severely low blood pressure caused by his kidney failure, but King County Medics treated him and transported

but video surveillance identified him days later and police charged him with thievery and trespassing.

Vandalism: 4:22 p.m., 700 21st St. SE. A resident complained that something had shattered his driver’s side vehicle window while he was driving.

Theft: 4:23 p.m., 4800 block of D Street Northeast. Somebody swiped a sign from a garage sale.

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to MultiCare Auburn Medical Center as a precaution.

Theft: 12:14 p.m., 600 block of Oravetz Road Southeast. Somebody stole a woman’s purse from an unlocked vehicle.

Theft: 5:39 p.m., 762 Supermall Drive SE. The girl had already stolen clothing from the undisclosed department store once before, but she returned to the scene of her previous crime and got busted.

Auto theft: Overnight, 1450 Lake Tapps Drive SE. A vehicle, left unlocked and with a spare key in the center console, proved too tempting for a thief, who stole it.

Theft: 5:32 p.m., 1501 Auburn Way N. A man reported an unknown male he had met through Craigslist stole an iPhone he had advertised for sale.

CPS referral: 12:43 p.m., 31000 block of 116th Avenue Southeast. A guardian of a 3-yearold boy told police that the child might have consumed an unknown amount of over-the-counter medication. The child was transported

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him to Valley Medical Center in Renton.

Oct. 27 Smoke investigation: 2:07 p.m., (Auburn). Firefighters checking out a report of smoke inside a home and determining that a resident had burned food on the kitchen stove opened the windows to let the smoke exit the natural way.

Oct. 28 Explosion: 11:34 p.m., (Pacific).

Firefighters responding to an explosion at Third and Skinner found remnants of a homemade explosive that had been placed on a U.S. Geological survey device used to monitor river flows. The monitor was damaged. Pacific police and the South King County Fire Investigation Task Force are investigating. Firefighters contacted the Army Corps of Engineers to advise them of the event.

The Corps was appreciative and planned to send out a representative to check the device.

Burglary: 11:15 p.m., 3737 A St. SE. Suspects unknown broke through a wall on the west side of Tyee Cedar and Lumber and stole an undisclosed amount of cash.

Man injured in duplex fire A man was hurt during an Auburn duplex fire Monday night.

The 33-year-old construction worker was treated for minor burns at the scene of the fire, 1030 43rd Court NE. He was transported to MultiCare Auburn Medical Center.

Units from the Valley Regional Fire Authority, South King Fire & Rescue, Kent Fire Department and King County Medic 1 responded at 7:44 p.m. to the fire. Arriving units found a two-story duplex structure with heavy smoke and flames visible from one unit. Firefighters quickly knocked down the fire.

The house was under construction at the time of the fire.

Occupants of the adjacent residence were able to safely evacuate their home. There were no injuries to firefighters.

Investigators determined that a fire was accidental in nature, probably caused by flammable vapors from a spray operation coming in contact with an energized electrical appliance.

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www.auburn-reporter.com [ CENTER from page 1 ] ties of single-parent are with the Auburn Community Center.

That is, we have a funding gap, and we are looking to find the missing dollars to make sure this is in place for the good of our community, not only right now but in the future. “…This is one of those projects that Auburn residents will look at 20 years from now and see only the community benefits of the investments made at this juncture. It is really important,” Hursh said.

Auburn has historically faced income disparity and population diversity that have compelled City officials to work toward providing a quality of life consistent, equitable and fair for all residents, regardless of their social, economic or ethnic background, Hursh said.

This project, Hursh said, has been tailored to underpin that work with resources, professional services and activities aimed at providing a social setting and environment where everybody can realize and enjoy that quality of life.

Census track data show Auburn having one of the highest densi-

households in South King County, and the Auburn School District has one of the highest percentages of free and reduced lunches.

The upshot is that today a single mother without a vehicle but needing to access services appropriate for the child care, recreation, social services, employment and skills training needs of her family, has to hop a minimum of three buses to get from the north end of the City to the south end to access all of the nonprofits that could help her.

The new center, Hursh said, would provide that single mother with an opportunity to access all services in a managed, professional caring way in one location.

Same for the veterans population.

“We honor them, we recognize them, we are thankful for the work of the American Legion and the VFW,” Hursh said. “The question has been, how can we bring some permanence to their place in our community? One of the ways we can do that, and one of the ways that is not now realized in south King and north Pierce

counties is a center where the service needs of veterans is met in a single facility.

“For example, many of the human service agencies that presently serve our at-risk and vulnerable population are the same agencies that are serving veterans,” Hursh said.

“Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation has provided a housing project that is in part dedicated to veterans.

They work toward mental stability, and in the past they have worked toward drug- and alcohol-addiction issues.

“Those services have so much interplay with the human agencies that the City supports that we have made a very intentional decision to marry the project in its scope so that we could both meet the needs of veterans and their families and also those vulnerable and at-risk population within our existing borders,” Hursh said.

In addition, the project falls within the area of the proposed Les Gove Community campus, which extends out from the park to encompass some of the neighborhoods north and west. more story online… auburn-reporter.com

By Robert Whale rwhale@auburn-reporter.com

31th Legislative District candidates for the State House of Representatives, Position 2, appeared at a recent Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce at Emerald Downs to explain where they stand on some of the issues of the day. Here is what they had to say.

Incumbent: Chris Hurst, Democrat Transportation, and the need to realize long delayed and crucial upgrades to State Route 167, remain among incumbent 31st District Rep. Chris Hurst’s prime concerns in the state House.

“We must have the next mega-project down here in transportation. It’s going to have to happen. And let me tell you, there isn’t going to be a transportation budget or transportation finance package until the south end has its needs met, and that is 167,” Hurst said.

Any package for SR167, Hurst continued, must include money for local roads, too. With all the cities in the valley concerned about the deterioration of the roads because of the heavy truck traffic, the package must include a component that does not just repair but fixes roads, right down to the road bed, so cashstrapped cities are not going back and spending money over and over again.

Hurst called the Seattle tunnel “a mistake” and predicted it would go way over budget.

“And I think when that goes way over budget, the people of the City of Seattle won’t pay for that, and we’re going to have a battle, because that’s exactly what the law says. We’re not going to kick in another $2 billion that needs to spent

down here to fix a project that never, ever was going to work in the first place. State Route 520 needed to be done, but it’s our time in the south end, our economy depends on it,” Hurst said.

Another issue affecting businesses, Hurst said, has been unemployment insurance and workers comp rates. Business leaders and chambers of commerce have said over and over again that they could not survive what had been shaping up to be 70-percent increases in the worker's comp rate and unemployment insurance rates.

As part of a coalition of moderates, called the “road kill caucus,” Hurst said, he worked with Republicans and Democrats to keep those rates from rising, and that in some cases they had actually been reduced for the last couple of years.

“That’s a big deal. Some of you were looking at up to 70 percent for your businesses. That’s way too much”, he said, adding that whether businesses survive or go under has a lot to do with those rates.

He called workers comp “the big challenge.”

“Right now we’re able to keep the rates level. Oregon kept the worker’s comp rates level for 20 years. They did it in one simple process call compromise tax relief. We actually started that in Washington state this last year on kind of a small scale and with limits to it. We know we are going to need about $1.2 billion more the next 10 years to build up the reserve fund, and L& I wants to do it by raising your rates. We know we can get that $1.2 billion by fully implementing this process,” Hurst said.

Challenger: Lisa Connors, Republican Auburn School District voters twice elected Lisa Connors to the Auburn School

District Board, first in 2007, again in 2009.

That the district has experienced the academic success it has in the teeth of continued financial cuts to education over the last five years is a source of great pride for Connors.

But the state of Washington’s education cuts of recent years, which have so hamstrung and frustrated district staff and administrators, convinced her of something else – that she should be in the Legislature, when and where lawmakers make those budget decisions.

Unfunded mandates and reduced funding every year make it “incredibly difficult,” Connors added, for staff and administrators to do the best they can for kids. She said she wants to serve as an education advocate for all kids in Washington state and to fight for some needed reforms.

Jobs and the economy and transportation top her list, too.

“To continue to focus on priorities and come out and do the best you can for kids is so essential to our economy,” Connors said.

Her background includes 25 years plus in small business, worked in banking and finance, construction, engineering and sales.

Small businesses being the backbone of the economy, Connors said, it’s essential to ease regulations and help businesses wherever possible.

“I understand a lot of the needs and problems you face as small business owners, and I’d really like to help,” Connors said.

“The reason I am running for the state is the same reason I ran in 2007 for the school board. It’s for my kids and for your kids. The state of Washington really needs to turn around for businesses. I really tie education and businesses together. I have three teenage boys. They’re not yet ready for the work force, and they need to be. We need to be providing career and technical education better than we are doing right now,” Connors said.

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Tax rates and schools: setting the record straight While last week’s letter from Mr. Chester Wells contained a number of facts about levy sizes and bond tax rates, it lacks critical context to accurately interpret the data points.

Nor does the letter recognize the work by Auburn School District staff, awareness of Auburn’s unique tax and economic issues, and long-term planning done by the district and community members to build academic success for the children of taxpayers in Auburn.

As a homeowner, I appreciate Mr. Wells focus on tax rates and the belief our homes will rise in value soon. I personally calculated a representative sample of 16 properties within the district boundaries, ranging in price from $143,000 to more than $450,000. All 16 properties showed declining values and lower taxes in 2013 over 2012 and 2011, using the most recent numbers from King County – assuming passage of the Auburn High replacement bond.

School bonds – like levies – are highly regulated and transparent financial instruments – unlike some home loan documents or credit cards individuals may sign. The district can only collect the amount of monies under the bond cap. When housing values rise, the bond’s assessment rate will go down.

The district cannot collect revenue beyond what voters have approved and outlined in the proposition language.

Mr. Wells’ states that the average homeowners taxes remain unchanged or level because of declining home value. Nothing could be more erroneous. The claim of average taxes remaining level or flat is one I have made repeatedly in public and in print as a member of the Auburn Citizens for Schools Executive Committee.

It is true and accurate because of two factors Mr. Wells fails to mention. First, the

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Red-light cameras saving lives We are pleased crashes have been reduced in Auburn since the installation of traffic safety cameras (“Red-light violations at photo-enforced spots in Auburn decline,” Auburn Reporter, Oct. 26).

In 2002, our daughter was killed by a driver speeding through a red light. Since then, we have made it our mission to reduce traffic fatalities caused by red-light running. The bottom line is, when it comes to saving lives, photo enforcement works.

In Puyallup, red-light cameras led to a 52-percent reduction in red-light running. In Auburn, violations have dropped at all photo-enforced intersections, indicating a change in driver behavior and a positive impact on road safety.

These cameras are an effective way to ensure drivers slow down and pay attention

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Letters may be edited for length. Letters should be no more than 250 words in length. Submissions may be printed both in the paper and electronically.

Deadline for letters to be considered for publication is 2 p.m. Tuesday. at intersections. The threat of a citation encourages drivers to think twice – and potentially avoid a deadly crash – when they approach a red light.

We commend Auburn officials for installing cameras to save lives and make roads safer.

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Auburn’s emerging artistic community One Saturday recently, Mac and Scooter, the devilishly clever dachshund/beagle brothers, and I were sniffing our way down the new Division Street Promenade when we noticed that a new art gallery, Auburn Valley Creative Arts (AVCA), had opened next to the Auburn Area

Chamber of Commerce.

We found this rather exciting since there is not usually much to see or do on the Promenade, other than getting a stylish haircut at Robin’s, using one of the new sidewalk benches to rest our aching feet and paws.

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We have been following AVCA’s progress ever since their auction in November of 2010, designed to raise money for art-related activities. Since then, they have cosponsored, along with the Auburn Downtown Association, two art walks and wine tastings. These events have attracted artists from throughout the valley and beyond.

The auction proceeds also have

I am voting to reject R-74.

What the good citizens of Washington are about to do is equivalent to changing the course of the flow of the Columbia River. It certainly can be argued that the river of traditional marriage has been polluted by far too many selfish, male husbands who have oppressed their female wives, often leaving mothers alone to care for their children. And even greater damage has been done to children in the loss of stability in their homes.

However, rather than clean up the Great River of Marriage and put effective efforts into rebuilding strong and stable heterosexual marriages, the demand has gone out: “Reroute the Columbia. The traditional route is not working very well.” [ more LETTERS page 8 ]

funded the new gallery in which artists now have an opportunity to showcase their work.

The “boys” and I were welcomed by watercolor artist Conni Reinecke. She showed us around the facility, which consists of several rooms. Two of the smaller rooms double as meeting or class rooms.

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Same-sex partnerships are not ‘marriage’ A letter to the editor in the Auburn Reporter (March 27, 2009) stated: “I read years ago from a gay activist that if they could make their demands look like a civil rights issue, it will have support.

This is not a civil rights issue at all.

Sexual orientation is not the same as race or gender. It may be the result of a disastrous childhood or choice, but many have gladly left this ‘category.’ They already have rights. But they want special rights to orient children that this is normal and to persecute all those who

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will not support that ‘standard.’ ” Recent studies also indicate toxins from some plastics can cause hormonal imbalances.

In 2009, the Washington Legislature gave same-sex couples full, legal equality. If domestic partners wish specific legal rights, a power of attorney could provide them. I am in a traditional marriage, but I had to have a power of attorney before the hospital staff would give me medical information about my husband’s emergency care. So don’t assume discrimination when it is just over-zealous application of the privacy law. Other legal documents could allow transfer of assets after death if that is an issue.

The argument against R-74 in the Voters’ Pamphlet states that sanctions have occurred elsewhere against those who have disagreed with the new definition of marriage: “Church groups have lost their tax exemptions. Small businesses were sued. Wedding professionals have been fined. Charities opposing gay marriage were forced to end services. Young children were taught about gay marriage in public schools.”

The 2009 letter to the editor also states. “I understand the cost of implementing this new gay rights bill is $30 million.”

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Clarifying, bringing perspective to ‘marriage’ R-74 does not “redefine marriage,” contrary to popular belief.

There is a common misconception that parents will somehow “lose control over what their children are taught about marriage.” I would ask who exactly will be doing this teaching? If the belief is the public schools, I would argue otherwise.

As a parent who spends many hours annually in my children’s schools, I suggest this particular subject is far from the educators’

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minds. Teachers will not be marching up and down the halls with rainbow flags redefining marriage.

They are way too busy making sure their students are adequately fed and dressed so the children are mentally and physically prepared to learn.

Rather than regurgitating fictitious talking points, I would suggest teaching differing beliefs, the democratic process, tolerance and our right to choose our religion, whom we love, where we live and our freedoms as citizens.

A letter to the editor recently suggested that Catholic adoption agencies in Massachusetts and D.C. (she forgot Illinois) had to close because they had to “choose between fulfilling their social mission based on their religious beliefs, or accepting this new definition of marriage.” Catholic Charities were simply being asked to abide by non-discrimination laws in order to receive public funding.

I assume the Catholic church is hesitant to allow same sex couples to adopt due to a fear there is a possibility of abuse? If so, I am not sure the Catholic church is very credible when it comes to issues of protecting children. I believe they had a bit of their own institutional scandal recently.

This fear that “traditional marriage” will be redefined, and the sacred bond of marriage is under threat, let’s gather some perspective. Our society treats marriage like a disposable commodity, with over half of all marriages ending in divorce. Where is the outrage over that? This statistic is way more destructive to our society, especially our children. I am not sure heterosexual couples are setting a good example here.

If consenting adults, in a committed relationship want to be allowed to call their relationship marriage, just like my wife and I do, then I say amen. After all, who is more committed than a couple who has had to fight discrimination for their right to be recognized?

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I chatted with AVCA’s co-chair, Lela Brugger.

When I asked why this gallery was important, her eyes lit up and she said, “Art saves souls.

Art is powerful. It speaks many languages. It is non-judgmental.”

Much of the work on display gives proof to that.

Congratulations are due to AVCA for its new gallery and the City of Auburn for helping make it possible. The new promenade seems not so deserted any more. Mac, Scooter, and I just might meet you there.

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Fellow citizens, this is equivalent to what our state is about to do.

Rerouting the River of Marriage.

But of one thing I am certain, if in actuality some group were demanding a re-routing of the traditional flow of the Columbia River, another group would counterdemand that there be a thorough environmental impact review of the consequences and implications of such a change. But sadly, our Legislature glibly ignored such a request for a cultural impact review of the consequences and implications of redefining marriage. Our legislators who voted to impose a new definition of marriage on Washington did not do their homework and absolutely refused to do a serious study of the long-term ramifications of redefining marriage in Washington.

However, you and I can put a halt to this ill-advised decision by voting to reject R-74. Haven’t you had enough of the folly of saying, “We have to pass the bill so we can find out what’s in it.” If for no other reason than not having honest data showing the impact redefining marriage would have on Washington, we must vote to reject R-74.

– Dan Folden

“Follow the Money” is often said about various issues. What are the real reasons same-sex partners want more rights?

The “fiscal impact” for R-74 was estimated to be insignificant.

However, just writing the ballot text involved two government offices and a court. What other costs will be incurred as changes will be needed in related documents?

Another unintended consequence: Will dictionaries throughout the state (only) need to be revised with this new definition of marriage? Marriage, a union between one man and one woman, has been the foundation of society for thousands of years.

Is R-74 just a means of diluting the sanctity of marriage and its importance to the well being of children?

Male-female marriages blend the unique qualities of each gender (Read “Men are from Mars and Women are from Venus” by John Gray). Spiritual sources state a man’s intellect is to evolve into wisdom and female emotion is to evolve into divine love.

Same-sex partnerships bypass that opportunity for soul growth and deny children the opportunity to learn how to live in a heterosexual society.

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maintenance has and will cost the Auburn taxpayers millions of dollars over the years.

Most school districts have replaced or totally refitted high schools this age. Tacoma in the last 10 years has torn down and built one new high school (Mount Tahoma), gutted and rebuilt two historical high school structures (Stadium and Lincoln) and built new additions to two others.

The Auburn School District over the last two decades has built two new high schools for an expanding student population.

Auburn Riverside opened in 1995 and Auburn Mountainview opened in 2005. It is now time to face the new challenge of meeting the building needs for students attending Auburn High School.

AHS students need a building that has functioning Internet access and an electrical system that can run computers.

They need the technology in the classrooms that they will be expected to know in the work place.

The existing building cannot adequately provide these needs.

The bond is our opportunity.

Auburn can receive up to 25 million dollars from the state if our bond measure passes. These funds are available now, but there is no guarantee that they will be available in the future if this bond fails.

My five children attended Auburn High School, so I attended a lot of games and swim meets.

Sen. Pam Roach

When Auburn High School opened its doors in 1949, the Bel Air was the No. 1 selling automobile, the “Texaco Star Theatre” was the toprated television show and the U.S. government had a computer called the Univac 1101.

The Univac required 760 square feet of space and 2,700 vacuum tubes, and along with the Bel Air and Texaco Theatre, has been gone for more than 50 years.

Everything has a functional life … even school buildings.

It is time to build a new facility for the students of Auburn High School.

We have that opportunity with the Auburn School bond vote on Tuesday.

Auburn School District Superintendent Kip Herren has put together an impressive plan that will provide students the facility they need and deserve.

Since current bonds are being retired, this measure would require a net zero tax increase on current property taxes.

The plan would use the existing structure while the new facility is built on the other side of the school property.

Each year it becomes less and less cost effective to maintain Auburn High School. Heating systems, roofing, pipes and paint are expensive.

It has become prohibitively expensive at a time when education demands wiring and infrastructure for computer interactive classrooms. Time has worn down the functioning parts of the buildings.

It is a better deal to build anew than to continue fixing and replacing. This

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[ GUEST OP from page 7 ] district refinanced some school debt – like many of us have done with our home mortgages – at lower interest rates and saved Auburn taxpayers millions of dollars. Second, retiring loan debt from past construction projects makes the overall amount of debt serviced lower.

The decision to rebuild Auburn High was a decision that emerged as part of a collaborative, longterm planning process of a citizens advisory committee to the district that looked at capital planning and construction needs of the district starting in 2004. The citizens advisory committee’s recommendation concerning buildings where remodel costs exceed 70 percent of replacement costs is that the district opt for new construction, given the longer-term use, value and savings to be captured for taxpayers.

The district’s financial management strategy – including planned significant renovations and improvements with measures such as the capital improvements levy – shows it has been a prudent manager of facilities and capital assets.

For the record, the fire in the photo that accompanied the committee’s guest op-ed was not submitted by the committee. That was a file photo the Reporter had when the building was evacuated last winter from its coverage of the event. The aging boiler was repaired but the inability of the infrastructure to work properly, which resulted in additional oil being inserted into the burner that produced the smoke is merely one symptom of many of the decaying and costly to maintain infrastructure.

The capital levy’s work was planned and built out in a schedule managed by the district (a status report on all those projects is available on line on the district site). The surprise event with the boiler was that – an unplanned, costly and problematic winter repair that interrupted

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students’ education that day and took needed operational funds from the district’s budget to repair.

Excellent, again It should be noted that the Auburn School District was recognized in 2012 for 26 years of excellence in financial reporting for the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO). The award “validates the credibility of the school system’s operations, measures the integrity and technical competence of the business staff, assists in strengthening the presentations for bond issuance statements, and provides professional recognition.”

In short, Auburn has been recognized for more than a quarter-century for being an excellent financial steward of tax revenues

and prudent in its financial planning for the long-term health and welfare of our schools. Auburn is among only 59 school districts nationwide that have participated in the program for 25 years.

Finally, Mr. Wells makes the point that Auburn’s assessed rates would be the highest of districts within King County. Again, the rate is not particularly illuminating to the issue at hand. The overall dollar amount of levies held by districts is much more insightful. Among the 10 of the county’s 20 districts with lower total levies (according to documents on file with King County), only one is larger in size than Auburn School District.

The other nine districts with lower levels of levy monies in service are

considerably smaller in the student population and facilities size. In fact, one of those districts has a paltry 10 percent of the student population of Auburn.

As an alum of Auburn High, an educator with 18 years teaching university students, and a concerned citizen and community volunteer, I urge you to support our students and schools and vote yes for Proposition 1: Auburn High Reconstruction and Modernization Bond.

When you have seen the school’s condition, know the facts and understand the stakes for our students and community, I am confident you will join me.

Kelly M. McDonald, Ph.D., is an Auburn High School alum and treasurer of the Auburn Citizens for Schools Executive Committee.

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human systems are hopelessly marred by the failings of humanity, that every history has beauty but also lots of darkness and decay.

They reminded me that when people talk of a once great nation, they forget or choose to ignore the once great darkness.

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They told me it was dangerous, even immoral, to mix the gospel with political partisanship or patriotic nationalism.

They warned me against confusing Christianity with capitalism or even democracy. That taught me that

We celebrated the stories of faith and courage, but we were taught these great stories existed along with broken stories and shameful stories.

My parents taught me that God is a God of grace, that I have been saved because of God’s grace, that my right standing is a gift from God, not a result of my efforts. I was taught that I am loved because God is

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love, that out of God’s love I find meaning, purpose, and transformation.

Since God is love and grace, I am called to extend that same love and grace to others. Consequently, I believe every person stands as a grace gift from God. This is true of people, and it is true of nations. I was taught America has benefited from the grace of God, therefore we must be humble and honest about both our successes and failings.

In recent years, I’ve heard many Christian leaders lament the decay of our culture. They speak of a once great nation falling into decay. Sadly, many of these leaders have succumbed to the temptation of partisanship. They have embraced the logic that one party is righteous and one is wicked; one is God’s way and one is Satan’s path. Not only have they embraced this logic, but they have actively campaigned their faith into the political process.

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I have visited classrooms, attended political functions and forums. I even attended memorial services there.

Even years ago it was obvious that the building’s best days were past.

None of us would have a computer that takes up 760 square feet. It makes sense to move forward for our kids sooner rather

man. They warn that dire consequences will follow if the electorate does not vote for their righteous man, righteous initiative, or righteous party. The argument is almost always the same: we were once great, now we are fallen; vote for the righteous one and we will return to our righteous beginnings. If not, it will all crumble.

When I look at this election, I am reminded of what I learned as a child from my Christian parents. I am reminded of my father’s warning: “Doug, some of the most dangerous people you’ll ever meet are Christians who think they’re right.”

My dad was a schoolteacher, and he’d told me how Christians often mistreated teachers. With their sense of rightness they would storm into the classroom demanding their way at the cost of peace or even the job of the teacher.

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than later. It is bad for the students and financially untenable for the district.

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Mom would say, “We don’t judge people based on their failings. No one wants to be judged based on their failings. So love people the way you want to be loved.”

My parents reminded me daily that I am the product of God’s love and grace, therefore I am called to be a vessel and ambassador of the love and grace I have received.

I work in many different circles; some liberal, some conservative, some indifferent. This article will be read by individuals who are both friendly and hostile to Christianity. Depending upon the political persuasion of the reader, I will be praised or rebuked, complimented or criticized.

Regardless, I need each of you to understand this truth. My God is not the God of partisan politics, Facebook rants and slanderous email forwards. My God does not take pleasure in tearing the other side apart. There are only two categories in my faith: those who have received the grace of God and those who are still rejecting that grace.

It is not my job to defeat the enemies of God, it is my job to bring them the same love and grace that set me free. I don’t desire to be right, I desire to reconcile people to a God that will set them free.

I know that the gospel offends many. Many believe that they do not need a savior, nor forgiveness, nor freedom, nor a righteousness that is not of their own doing. I’m all right with our disagreement on the efficacy of the gospel. Even so, I am not right with any proclamation of the gospel that turns

the words and deeds of my savior into the lowest form of political pandering. With this in mind, I graciously ask my Christian friends to move towards the gospel, make the gospel the priority of your energy, time, and money.

Please stop wasting kingdom resources on things that rust, corrode and fade away.

To my non-Christian friends, I need to make something clear. My Christ is very different than the Christ I see daily presented in our popular culture. My Christ has a different spirit and a different purpose.

To be honest, I seldom hear or see my Christ in the morally charged political discussions of our age.

For me, the divide is not Republican versus Democrat, but the kingdoms of man versus the Kingdom of God. The human condition is a spiritual problem which will not be solved by the wagging of tongues and the rattling of sabers.

I believe the Kingdom of God is not just a better platform, but a better spirit. In the coming years I will work for this better spirit in our dialogue and doing. I will try my best to facilitate community that is rooted in the love, grace and goodness of God. Most likely, this will exclude me from political authority.

Even so, I will gladly trade political influence for a chance to welcome a more permanent, glorious kingdom rooted in the love and favor of God.

PSRC approves pair of Auburn transportation improvement projects The Puget Sound Regional Council on Oct. 25 approved funding for two Auburn transportation improvement projects.

The PSRC executive board supported funding for the $560,000 West Valley Highway System Preservation (15th Street Northwest to 37th Street Northwest) project and

$1,020,700 for South 272nd/277th Street Corridor Capacity and Nonmotorized Trail Improvements.

The Auburn projects were among those the PSRC approved in its 2013-2016 Regional Transportation Improvement Program. The council’s actions move forward transportation projects totaling more than $7.9 billion in the central Puget Sound region.

The program provides a list of transportation projects in King, Kitsap, Pierce and Snohomish counties.

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Trojans top Ravens, brace for Olympia in playoff opener

Class Included in Breeders’ Cup Owner Mike Feuerborn sends Class Included, the Emerald Downs’ 2012 Horse of the Meeting, against the world’s toughest older fillies and mares in the $2 million Breeders’ Cup Ladies Classic on Friday at Santa Anita. Post time for the 1 1/8-mile race is 4:30 p.m. Feuerborn said the race is far and away the toughest challenge 4-year-old Class Included has ever faced.

She’s been nearly perfect, of course, compiling a 10-6-0 record in 16 starts and three titles at Emerald Downs.

and second-place in the SPSL North – by exploding for 264 It’s back to the postrushing yards in a season for Auburn.

42-14 league victory The Trojans (7-1 over Auburn Riverside, South Puget Sound despite playing without League North 4A, 7-2 several key starters. Juoverall), who missed nior quarterback Brier out on the Atkinson and postseason last senior receiver year, host the Harold Lee 4-5 Olympia were injured Bears at 7 p.m. in the Federal Saturday at Way game.

Auburn MemoAtkinson rial Stadium in and Lee are the first round expected back Elliott of the district in action Saturplayoffs. day, Elliott said.

“We’ve had a pretty “They should both good year,” said Aube back,” Elliott said. burn coach Gordon “Brier (back injury) Elliott. “We’ve progres- will be back for sure, sively got better all and Harold (concusseason. We didn’t play sion) just has a couple well against Federal more things to check Way (43-0 loss two out, and he should be weeks ago) but we got cleared.” that all straightened Against the Ravens, up last week (against running back Kieo BuAuburn Riverside).” chanan led the Trojans Last Friday the on the ground with Trojans secured their [ more TROJANS page 13 ] postseason berth –

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Don’t call it an upset.

Although Auburn Mountainview’s 30-26 win against South Puget Sound League 3A rival Bonney Lake last

Saturday may have stunned some, it wasn’t much of a surprise to Lions coach Jared Gervais.

“I don’t think it was an upset,” Gervais said. “They were 3-5 coming in and we were 2-6. They were favored

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Ravens dart to 4A state meet The Auburn Riverside girls cross country team, led by senior Cassidy Brown, punched its ticket to the state 4A meet with a seventhplace, 224-point finish at the Westside Classic district meet last Saturday at American Lake Golf Course in Lakewood.

Brown finished 29th overall with a time of 19:53.5.

Junior Rachel Covey crossed the finish line in 35th place with a 19:59.3 time.

Also contributing for the Ravens were sophomore Claire Kerbs and seniors Lauren Saunders, Cheri

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Rotter, Love, Flannery qualify Auburn Mountainview freshman Christian Rotter came up big at the Westside Classic 3A cross country meet last Saturday at Lakewood. Trotter finished fourth in a time of 16:39.3, earning a berth in the state 3A showdown in Pasco.

Auburn Riverside senior Trevor Love and Auburn senior Tyler Flannery also qualified for state.

Broch, Grace Werran and Lisa Ngo. Camas sophomore Alexa Efraimson won the 4A race, covering the 3.1-mile course in 17:52.0. Camas also finished first in the team chase with 29 points.

Also earning a spot at the state meet was Auburn senior Anna deCarteret, who finished 36th with a 20:01.6.

The state meet is Saturday at the Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco.

Lions grab division title

[ TROJANS from page 12 ]

By SHAWN SKAGER sskager@auburn-reporter.com

The third-ranked Auburn Mountainview boys water polo team snagged the East Division title last week with an 18-6 win over district rival Auburn.

The Lions, who finished the regular season with a 13-1 record, begin play in the state tournament Nov. 7 at either Rogers or Lakes high schools. The playoffs will culminate Nov. 9 and 10 at Curtis High School in University Place.

Against Auburn, Daniel Kim, Owen Lempert and Jeriah Kieswether had three goals apiece for the Lions.

Hunter Arnold, Garrett Neiss and Riley King added

place in the SPSL 3A and the league’s final district playoff spot, but it also knocked the Panthers (2-3, 3-6) out of postseason contention.

Auburn Mountainview opens the playoffs at heralded Mount Si of Snoqualmie (8-1) at 7:30 p.m. Friday. The Wildcats finished second to Bellevue in the Kingco 3A race.

Against Bonney Lake, the Lions got off to a quick start in the game when senior quarterback Domenic Rockey threw a 60-yard touchdown pass to senior Devin Bryant.

Senior Elliot Pelfrey returned an interception 83 yards for another touchdown in the first quarter.

Bonney Lake battled back in the second quarter to tie things up at the half, 14-14.

“Third quarter we came out and got a couple of scores, and in the fourth we just held on for the win,” Gervais said.

In the third quarter, junior Ray Hardaway added a rushing touchdown, with all-purpose-threat Joey Cassano chipping in with a 35-yard field goal.

Auburn Mountainview’s Nick Helms throws the ball over Auburn’s Jesse Unzen. RACHEL CIAMPI, Auburn Reporter two goals each and Jonah Kathlean, Luke Lavine and Matt Lipinski each scored one.

“This is an amazing group of boys,” Lions coach Justin Pritchard said. “This group went out and worked really hard in the offseason. I’m very proud of them.

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For the Trojans, Levi Golan had three goals and Nathan Scholzen chipped in with two goals. Jesse Unzen added a goal.

No. 6 Auburn Riverside, which finished second in the East Division, also will compete in the state tournament.

122 yards and two TDs on seven carries. All told, the Trojans had 12 rushers touch the ball in the game, including Sam Lindsay who carried 11 times for 48 yards and a touchdown.

Darnell Hagans and Brandon Greer also ran for touchdowns.

The Trojans added 81 passing yards, bringing their total offense to 345 yards for the night.

Nick Kaatz was 4-of-6 passing for 44 yards and a touchdown, and Lindsay was 1-of-2 for 37 yards.

Hagans had one TD reception for 33 yards, and TJ Muao had one reception for 33 yards.

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Also in the quarter, Cassano hooked up with senior receiver Kekoa Nahaku for a 65-yard touchdown pass.

In the fourth, Bonney Lake running back E.J. Harris scored two rushing touchdowns, bringing his game total to three.

For Auburn Mountainview, Rockey finished the game with 133 yards on 11-of-17 passing with a touchdown and an interception.

Hardaway had 123 yards rushing on 26 carries with a touchdown.

Nahaku finished with three receptions for 71 yards and a touchdown, with Cassano adding three receptions for 37 yards. Senior JJ Lacey had three catches for 20 yards and Bryant had two catches for 67 yards and a touchdown.

The Lions now turn their attention to the playoffs.

“We have to come out and keep doing what we’re doing and worry about Auburn Mountainview,” Gervais said.

“When we’re playing like we can, then we can go up there and maybe surprise a bunch of people.”

Michael Robinson led the way for the Ravens’ receivers with five catches for 34 yards. Drew Wallen added four receptions for 46 yards, with Gavin Hettinger collecting four catches for 40 yards. Cameron Clark finished with three catches for 42 yards and a touchdown.

Auburn Riverside closed out its season hosting SPSL South 4A Bethel (1-7, 2-7) on Thursday night at Auburn Memorial Stadium.

For the Trojans, it’s a loser-out contest against the Bears.

“It’s the playoffs, and in the playoffs you have to do everything right,” Elliott said.

“I didn’t know what to expect at the beginning of the year. We had a mix of returning guys and guys we needed to step up for us to do well,” he said. “After last year, we’re just kind of happy to still be in it. Now we’ve just got to try and get better for this week.”

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CALENDAR Events Auburn Tourism: For special events in the Auburn area, visit the website: www. auburntourism.com.

Kennedy Catholic High School Open House: 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 7, Kennedy Catholic High School, 140 S. 140th St., Burien. Tour the school, meet the principal, learn about academics, faith and leadership.

Visit activities and athletics in the cafeteria.

Free. www.kennedyhs.org.

WWII’s USS Indianapolis Tribute with Survivor George Horvath: 6:30 p.m. Nov. 8, Auburn Ave Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Horvath, a resident of Phoenix, Ariz., and one of the few remaining survivors from the USS Indianapolis, will share his memories of the U.S. Navy disaster at sea. Providing historical context is Kim Roller, whose vintage WWII-era dress sets the stage for her multimedia presentation.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Free and open to the public on a first-come, first-seated basis. For additional information, call Roller at 360-292-9659. For additional details and event information, visit www.auburnwa. gov/events or call 253-931-3043.

Auburn’s 47th Veteran’s Day Observation, Remembrance Ceremony: 9:45 a.m. Nov. 10, Veterans Memorial Park, 411 E St. NE. Dedication of Blue Star Memorial Marker, in part funded by the Auburn Garden Club, will be dedi­cated.

Activities include lighting of Memorial Flame.

Ceremony runs prior to the Veterans Day

Parade. The Auburn Garden Club will be serving coffee and cookies immediately following the ceremony.

47th Veterans Day Parade: 11 a.m.

Nov. 10, Main St., Auburn. One of the largest Veterans Day parades in the country. The parade pays special tribute to the American Veterans (AMVETS). The parade boasts almost 200 units and more than 5,500 parade participants, including more than 25 marching bands, military vehicles, veterans’ units, honor guards and more. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Rec at 253-931-3043 to volunteer with the event or receive an official event packet at www.auburnwa.gov.

26th Veterans Day Marching Band Competition: 1-10 p.m. Nov. 10, Auburn Memorial Stadium, Troy Field, 800 4th St. NE. Hosted by the Auburn High School Band and Choir Parents. More than 30 of the finest high school marching bands from Washington, Oregon and Idaho compete in parade and field show competition. Tickets for all-day admission: $15 adults; $10 students (ages 6-18); $10 seniors (62 and older); $10 military with active ID; $15 college students. Proceeds benefit the Auburn High School Band and Choir programs. For more information, visit auburnveteransday. webs.com/.

Benefits AYR’s Holiday Adopt-A-Family: Auburn Youth Resources seeks individuals, families, businesses and social groups to “adopt” AYR

Got an event? submissions@auburn-reporter.com or post online at www.auburn-reporter.com families for the holiday season. Give food and gifts to families who are undergoing hardship. To learn more, please contact Tiari DeGraw at 253-939-2202 or TiariDe@ ayr4kids.org. For more information, visit www.ayr4kids.org.

Businesses’ annual food drive for the Auburn Food Bank: Barrels for nonperishable food and toiletries can be found at the following locations: • Auburn Wine & Caviar, 2402 A St. SE; • AKEA (American Karate Escrima Association), 302 E. Main St.; • Better Properties, 222 1st St. NE; • Cascade Orthopaedics, 122 3rd St. NE; • Home Plate Pub, 144 E. Main St.; • John Torres, attorney, 220 1st St. NE; • Kelly’s Personal Touch Salon, 225 Auburn Way S.; • NAPA/Gosney Auto Parts, 220 Auburn Way N.; • Quality Rentals, 252 E. Main St.; • Rottles Clothing & Shoes, 226 E. Main St.; • Shoe Forest & More, 335 E. Main St.; • South Sound Insurance, 514 Auburn Way N.; • Sylvan Learning Center, 417 E. Main St. Barrels will be available during the Nov. 10 Veterans Day Parade and picked up on Nov. 15.

Holiday Gift & craft Extravaganza: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 4, Buena Vista Elementary School, 3320 Academy Drive SE, Auburn. Proceeds benefit the school’s student scholarship fund. Call 253-833-0718 for questions or directions.

Shop ‘til You Drop: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Nov. 10, Washington Elementary School gymnasium, 20 E St. NE, Auburn. Hosted

by Auburn School District office professionals, a benefit for he Auburn Association of

Educational Office Professionals scholarship fund. For more information or to become a vendor, contact Sandi T. at 253-804-5161.

Emerald Downs Holiday Gift Festival: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 10-11, 2300 Emerald Downs Drive, Auburn. Admission: $3 per adult without donation. Free admission with nonperishable donation to Northwest Harvest; 17 years of age and younger free.

Parking free. For more information about the Festival, please visit www.EmeraldDownsHolidayGiftFestival.com.

25th Bizarre Bazaar: Noon-7 p.m.

Nov. 16; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 17; 10 a.m.4 p.m. Nov. 18, 1107 11th St., NE, Auburn.

Old-fashioned home bazaar with more than 25 artists, crafts collectibles and antiques.

For more information, call Sharon Peterson at 253-833-8608 or Mani at 253-333-9911

Health Cascade Regional Blood Center drives: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 3, Lakeland Hills Community, 1408 Lake Tapps Parkway E.; 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 6-7, Auburn Riverside High School, 501 Oravetz Road; 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Nov. 18, Seventhday Adventist Church, 402 29th St. SE, Auburn; 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 21, Costco Wholesale, 1802 M St. NW, Auburn; noon4 p.m. Nov. 27, Muckleshoot Casino, Team Member Breakroom, 2402 Auburn Way S. For more information, call 1-877-242-5663 or visit www.crbs.net/home.

Puget Sound Blood Center drives: 10 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m. Nov. 10, SuperMall, bus by Burlington Coat Factory, 1101 Supermall Way. For more information, call 253945-8667 or please visit www.psbc.org.

Clubs Striped Water Poets: Meet every Tuesday, 7- 9 p.m., at Auburn City Hall, 25 W. Main St. A roundtable critique and welcoming of new poets.

Auburn Morning Toastmasters: Meet every Thursday morning, 6:30-7:30, Rainbow Cafe, 112 E. Main St., Auburn.

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Discover Girl Scouts: 7-8:30 p.m.

Nov. 13, Auburn Library, 1102 Auburn Way S. Girls, kindergarten to the 12th grade, and their parents or guardians are invited to learn about Girl Scouting. Girl Scout staff and/or volunteers will be available to answer questions about membership, activities and how to get started. For more information, contact Kristina Droppers at 425-614-1126 or kdroppers@girlscoutsww. org. www.girlscoutsww.org

Programs, classes The Stories Old Buildings Tell Us: 6-8 p.m. Nov. 8, White River Valley Museum, 918 H St. SE, Auburn. Historic preservationist Michael Herschensohn examines historic buildings throughout the state as well as those in one’s back yard. Herschensohn helps interpret historic buildings and places, which tells the context of the people who have occupied them and helps others understand the similarities and differences between the past and contemporary lives.

Included with regular museum admission.

Museum open house begins at 6 p.m.

Regular admission is $2 adults, $1 seniors and children. Space limited. To RSVP, call 253-288-7439 or email rburrum@ auburnwa.gov. For more information, visit www.wrvmuseum.org.

High School, choir room, 35999 16th Ave. S., Federal Way. Jet Cities Chorus, a member of Sweet Adelines International, offers free group vocal lessons. The all-female chorus (with more than 50 members ranging in age from 20 to 70) sings a capella music in the barbershop style. They are directed by Teresa McCafferty. For more information: 253-630-4077 or jetcitieschorus@gmail. com, or jetcities.org.

Network 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 Chamber Board Room, 108 S. Division, Suite B. 253-8330700.

Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce Partnership Luncheon: 11:30 a.m.1 p.m., the third Tuesday of every month, Emerald Downs, Emerald Room (fourth floor), 2300 Emerald Downs Drive. Register online through the chamber.

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

Art Camp Overnight: 7 p.m.-8 a.m.

Nov. 16-17, White River Valley Museum, White River Valley Museum. Program for kids age 7-12 that includes artistically themed activities to pair with the museum’s Small Works Big Presents, the Gift of Art exhibit. Kids also will participate in scavenger hunts, take a flashlight tour and watch a museum themed movie. Cost is $30 per first child, $25 per additional siblings.

Please call 253-288-7439 to register or at wrvmuseum.org.

• 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.

Jet Cities Chorus: 7-8:30 p.m., Mondays, between Nov. 5 and Dec. 10, Todd Beamer

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www.auburn-reporter.com [ calendar from page 14 ] • Meals on Wheels: Senior services’ program offers home-delivered meals to home-bound seniors. For more information, call the center at 253-931-3016.

• Hiking Group 50+: Do you like the outdoors? Are you looking to get some more exercise? Don’t like to hike alone? Then we have the group for you. The group hikes 3-5 times a month throughout the Puget Sound region. The hikes range from 3-7 miles and are from easy to moderate. Please call 253 931-3016 for more information.

Entertainment 33rd Seattle International Stand-Up Comedy Competition, preliminaries: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2, 9, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Bravo presents preliminary rounds of the contest. Tickets: $20 regular, $18 students, seniors. Call 253-931-3043, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or online through Brown Paper Tickets at www. auburnwa.gov.

Jazz series:: 6-9 p.m., Saturdays, Auburn Wine and Caviar Company, 2402 A St. SE, Auburn. Saxophone and flute master Mark Lewis performs each week with a different featured guest musician – or two – from around the region.

Featured guest musician schedule: • Nov. 3: Norm Bellas, piano; • Nov. 10: Karin Kajita, piano; • Nov. 17: Josh Mason, piano; • Nov. 24: Brian Shibayama, piano; Trent Leurquin, bass. For more information, call 253-887-8530.

Auburn Ave Kids presents 3 Pigs: 2 p.m., Nov. 3, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Classic tale of the three little pigs gets revamped as AveKids presents StoryBook Theater’s production. Tickets: $6.

Call 253-931-3043, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or online through Brown Paper Tickets at www.auburnwa.gov/arts.

Auburn Symphony Chamber Concert, “ASO Musicians Get Jazzy”: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 30, Lindbloom Center, Green River Community College, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. Auburn Symphony’s classical musicians team up with jazz vocalist Kelly Eisenhour for an evening of old favorites including George Gershwin and Cole Porter tunes. Tickets: $17 adults; $10 students. To order, call 253-887-7777 or visit www.auburnsymphony.org “Scrooge The Musical”: 7 p.m. Dec. 14, 15, 21; 3 p.m., Dec. 16, 22, Performing Arts Building, main campus, Green River Community College, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn.

Presented by Heavier Than Air Family Theater, Green River Community College’s resident community theater. Tickets: $10 per person. For more detail, visit www. heavierthanair.com.

31st Bronn and Katherine Journey Christmas Concert: 7:30 p.m., Dec. 15, Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St. Bronn and Katherine Journey and friends present a casually elegant evening featuring

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Tickets: $14-24. Order: www.BrownPaperTickets.com or 1-800-838-3006.

Poetry at The Station Bistro: 7-10 p.m., first Mondays of each month, Bistro, 110 Second St. SW, Suite 125, Auburn. Poets featured at the open mic venue.

Presented by The Station Bistro, the Northwest Renaissance, Auburn Striped Water Poets. Open to poets of every age and skill level. • Nov. 5 program: The works of Glenna Cook and Laura Snyder. For more information, contact mcbreenpost@aol.com.

Zola’s Cafe: Live music every Friday,

7-9 p.m., 402 E. Main St., Suite 120. Open mic on the last Wednesday of the month.

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

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Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra: Taylor Creek Church, 21110 244th Ave. SE, Maple Valley. MVYSO boasts a playing group for every level, from beginning strings to string ensemble. For more information, call 425-358-1640 or visit www.mvyso.org.

Children’s Dance Theater Open House: Visit www.auburnchildrensdancetheater.com or call 253-887-8937 for program information. New location at 122 W. Main St. (entrance in back)

Rainier Youth Choirs: RYC has three leveled groups based on age and ability (grades 4 through college). Call 253-347-

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Auburn City Hall: November exhibit: Susan Aurand. “Dwelling Places” is a focus on the idea of a house as a place where we live physically, spiritually and psychically.

Aurand’s mixed media paintings invite the viewer into a dream-like place that inspire a sense of wonder. www.susanaurand. com. Gallery is located at 25 W. Main St. Admission is free. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Mondays-Fridays. 253-931-3043 or www. auburnwa.gov.

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DONATE TODAY: Auburn Food Bank, 930 18th Place NE. For more information or to volunteer, call 253-833-8925 or visit www. theauburnfoodbank.org.

Auburn Dance Academy: Visit www.auburndanceccademy.com or call 253-833-1891 for program information.

The academy is located at 1811 Howard Road, Suite 100.

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Proponent/ Lead Agency: King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks, Solid Waste Division (the Division) Date of Issuance: October 30, 2012 Description of Proposal: The Algona Transfer Station was built in the mid-1960s. It is over-capacity, has no space for recycling, and uses outdated technology. The Solid Waste Transfer and Waste Management Plan (the Plan), which was the result of a regional, multi-year planning effort, recommended replacing the Algona Transfer Station. The King County Council approved the Plan and the Division is now implementing it. The Division is looking at properties on which to build a new recycling and transfer station that will serve the communities of and areas surrounding Algona, Auburn, Federal Way and Pacific for the next 50 years.

Location of Proposal: The two potential sites under consideration are located at: • 901 C Street SW, Auburn, WA 98001 • 35101 West Valley Highway S., Algona, WA 98001 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Required: The lead agency has determined that one or more of the alternatives under this proposal is likely to have a significant adverse impact on the

environment. An EIS is required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c) and will be prepared with two Action Alternatives (build a new transfer and recycling station on an alternate property) and a No Action alternative (retain the current Algona Transfer Station).

The EIS will cover aspects of the built and natural environment including, but not limited to, the following areas: earth, air, water, plants, animals, energy, natural resources, environmental health, land use, transportation, public services, and utilities.

A description of alternatives under consideration can be reviewed at the King County Solid Waste Division office: 201 S. Jackson Street, Suite 701, Seattle WA 98104, Monday - Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.; and is available on the internet at http://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/facilities/algona/index.asp.

Scoping: Agencies, Tribes, and members of the public are invited to comment on the scope of the EIS. Comments will be accepted on the alternatives, mitigation measures, probable significant adverse impacts to the environment, and licenses, permits or other approvals that may be required. Comments may be submitted via the internet at http://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/facilities/algona/index.asp or by mail. Written comments should be addressed to King County Solid Waste Division, 201 S. Jackson Street, Suite 701, Seattle, WA 98104-3855, Attn: Eric Richardt, Project Manager.

Comment Deadline: The deadline for submittal of comments is November 30, 2012.

Public Scoping Meeting: The scoping meeting will be an open house on Thursday, November 15, 2012, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Lindbloom Student Center at Green River Community College, 12401 SE 320th Street, Auburn, WA 98092. A formal presentation on the project is scheduled to occur at 5 p.m. and

White River Valley Museum: Exhibit: “Stills in the Hills: Homebrewed Hooch in the Age of Prohibition” (Aug. 15-Nov. 4). Exploring the history of prohibition through a local and national lens via historic photographs and period artifacts. 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 253-288-7433 or visit www.wrvmuseum. org for tickets and event information.

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“Pacific Raceways and the Fiorito family have been great partners,” said Robley Evans, the vice president of Machinists Union Local Lodge 751-F and the chairman of District 751’s Pacific Raceways event committee. “Thanks to them, we’ve been able to make a real difference in people’s lives, and we’ve had a good time doing it.”

The Auburn businesses’ annual food drive for the Auburn Food Bank is under way.

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