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Authorities brace Auburn possibly to annex Pacific? to meet, for pot legalization Citydiscussofficials situation Friday

By SHAWN SKAGER sskager@auburn-reporter.com

On Dec. 6 recreational use of marijuana becomes legal in Washington state.

Although 55 percent of Washington voters chose to approve Initiative 502 – which legalizes possession of up to an ounce for adults older than 21 – the drug is still illegal at the federal level.

And with the feds still mum on whether they will continue to enforce their marijuana possession laws in Washington – and in Colorado, which also voted to approve recreational use – it’s up to local officials to decide how to handle legalization.

“We’re trying to figure this out,” said Auburn City Attorney Dan Heid. [ more marijuana page 3 ]

By ROBERT WHALE rwhale@auburn-reporter.com

The Auburn City Council will meet at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Auburn

City Hall to discuss potential annexation of the City of Pacific and to consider a letter of intent to annex its neighbor to the south.

At its most recent council meeting, the City of Pacific passed a resolution to dissolve the City, and it has until Dec. 28 of this year to pull it back. After that, the law

requires a citizen vote in February to dissolve the City.

In the meantime, the City of Pacific has come to the City of Auburn asking to annex to it.

Auburn Mayor Pete Lewis will use Friday’s meeting to update the [ more annex page 4 ]

Sculptor Dan Klennert presents his metal Roadrunner. Klennert’s piece is one of seven outdoor sculptures that will be displayed throughout the year in Auburn’s new Downtown Sculpture Gallery. RACHEL CIAMPI, Auburn Reporter

DOWNTOWN WELCOMES THE

WONDER OF SCULPTURE GALLERY

By ROBERT WHALE rwhale@auburn-reporter.com

Auburn officially ushered in a new era Monday evening – an era when sculptures, judiciously scattered, jazz up the downtown – and when people, diverted by clever, beautiful art, stop to gaze and think.

The window on this new reality opened at 7 p.m. at

Auburn Avenue Theater at the Downtown Sculpture Gallery’s dedication and reception, as Auburn Mayor Pete Lewis, City Arts Coordinator Maija McKnight and others explained why the sculpture gallery matters and a short film showcased the artists.

Seven loaned outdoor sculptures, of various types [ more gallery page 2 ]

Semi-tough loss Kevin Shelton reflects after Auburn’s hard-fought, 21-19 loss to third-ranked Bellarmine Prep in the state Class 4A semifinals at the Tacoma Dome last Saturday night. Auburn, which made its third semifinal appearance in school history, closed the gap to 21-19, but the Lions ran out the final 6:27 of the game. The surprising Trojans finished the season 10-3. Story, page 7. RACHEL CIAMPI, Auburn Reporter

Snack & Craft | December 1, 2-4 pm | $3/$4 (pre-registrered)/$5 at the door, Washington Elementary www.auburnwa.gov/events | 253-931-3043 Santa Parade & Tree Lighting | December 1, 4:30 pm | Downtown Auburn (Parade line-up at 4pm) Movie at the Ave: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation | December 1, 6 pm | $3, Auburn Ave. Theater

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Plans moving ahead to build new high school

By ROBERT WHALE rwhale@auburn-reporter.com

Auburn School District Superintendent Kip Herren kept a cigar to light up the moment that passage of the Auburn High School Construction bond became a sure thing.

Now, it’s a sure thing. But don’t hold your breathe waiting for Herren to puff on that stogie.

“It’s a good thing I don’t smoke, but I am ready to light that cigar,” Herren said after summing up the final vote tallies for the Nov. 6 election.

The combined results of King and Pierce counties topped more than 62 percent yes, above the

60 percent supermajority state law requires.

The results were certified Tuesday.

Elections, as the saying goes, have consequences.

And in the case of the Auburn High School bond, that means someHerren time this coming February a groundbreaking near the parking lot tennis court area within the new school’s footprint.

The school is expected to open in the fall of 2014.

“We’re very thankful to our community,” Herren said. “District wide, our Thanksgiving was for what this Auburn commu-

nity is going to do for generations of students.

This will be a really good thing for the community that will create jobs and provide a real boost to the downtown area. And we are delighted that we have the opportunity to make this a special project that will make a difference in lives for many years to come.”

Among the project’s design features are: • A new and prominent front entry on East Main Street.

• Direct access to and easily visibility of the Performing Arts Center and the Main Gym from

4th Street Northeast.

• Expansion of on-site parking stalls from 315 to more than 600.

• A large parking lot adjacent to the main gym, the PAC and Auburn Pool directly across the street from Auburn Memorial Stadium.

• An off-street bus loading area.

• New synthetic turf baseball and softball fields.

• All buildings under one roof.

• Improved energy efficiency.

• New classroom and building technology.

• A large student commons.

• A modernized PAC with a new front entry plaza and dropoff area, new lobby and delivery

Auburn Police put down dangerous dog

[ GALLERY from page 1 ] thing builds on everyand mediums, have been installed on and around Main Street as part of the gallery.

“When art’s outside in public places, it’s the inspiration that we get every day,” said Greg Watson, a member of the Auburn Arts Commission. “I go up and down Main Street every day on my way to work and back, and I know I’m going to get a lot of inspiration, a lot of joy out of going past these pieces, and I really appreciate that.”

“It’s another great addition to activate that streetscape and that pedestrian environment and get everyone talking about art and downtown Auburn and how every-

thing else,” said Auburn Senior Planner Elizabeth Chamberlain.

“With growth comes responsibility, and part of that responsibility is with the arts and from the arts community,” Lewis said. “We need to grow into our arts in our city. As our city has grown, so has our expression of the arts, an expression of our soul to the greater community.”

Then everybody wrapped warm coats around themselves and walked out into the biting air for a sculpture walk alongside five of the seven featured artists — Lin Rebolini McJunkin, Kris Vermeer, Kenneth Hall, Dan Klennert and Leo E. Osborne.

Roadrunner is the

area, new theater seats, upgraded lighting and sound systems, improved access for the disabled, seismic upgrades, and more restrooms.

When the district first ran the bond in 2009, it garnered 46-percent of the vote, 14 percentage points below the supermajority.

The aging high school is longer cost-effective to operate and maintain. Critically needed repairs include leaking roofs, poor air quality and ventilation and outdated classrooms and labs.

Those old systems have been costing the district $250,000 more in energy costs per year than all the other schools combined.

By ROBERT WHALE rwhale@auburn-reporter.com

Leo Osborne shows Eagle Song, one of seven loaned outdoor sculptures for the downtown outdoor gallery. RACHEL CIAMPI, Auburn Reporter current frontrunner in the People’s Choice vote. The sculpture, by Klennert, stands in front of Harold’s Plumbing on the corner of Main Street

and B Street Southwest.

Other pieces are: Tree of Life by Kris Vermeer (1st Street Northeast and North Division); Eagle Song by Leo Osborne (A Street Southwest and Main Street); Turtle Island Puget Sound (B Street Northeast and Main Street); Riparian Totem

by Lin Rebolini McJunkin (B Street Northeast and Main Street); Chakra by Kenneth Hall (Auburn Way South and Main Street); and House with Round Windows

by Nicky Falkenhayn (A Street Southeast and Main Street).

“Ask any of the artists,” said Klennert, “we’re thrilled to be able to show our

sculptures in Auburn, and I’m particularly happy to share Roadrunner with the community.”

Klennert breathed life into the iconic bird using found objects like old tractor seats, chainsaw bars, blades for old wood planers and an old pick for the bird’s beak.

“It’s a wonderful program that showcases incredible talent and helps to bring attention not only to the art but also to Auburn’s historic downtown,” McKnight said. “All of the pieces are loaned to the gallery, and the pedestals were funded through a state revitalization program.”

Ballots for the People’s Choice and additional information and photos of each of the sculptures can be found in the lobby of Auburn City Hall or online at www. auburnwa.gov/sculpture.

Poetry at The Station Bistro presents the works of David D. Horowitz and Nashira Priester on Monday. The program is from 7-9 p.m. at the Bistro, 110 Second St. SW, No. 125, one block south of West Main Street. Coffee and conversation follow readings.

It is an open mic opportunity. The public is invited.

An Auburn Police officer shot and killed a dog that was menacing Game Farm Park Monday afternoon.

According to Auburn Police Commander Mike Hirman, shortly before 3:25 p.m. the dog bit a 4-year-old boy on the legs at the park’s north end and ran off south through the park.

The boy, who was at the park with his grandmother, sustained minor puncture wounds. The Valley Regional Fire Authority later treated him for his wounds and released him.

A witness called 911. The arriving police officer saw a woman pushing a stroller and holding a second small child’s hand. The officer asked the woman if she had seen a dog pass by.

At that instant, the dog appeared. The woman grabbed her kids and ran.

According to Hirman, the dog, a brown pit bull, growled at the officer, pulled its ears back, bared its teeth and charged.

“The officer fired two rounds,” Hirman said. “The dog was still coming, so the officer fired two more shots. The dog was on its side, but it was still alive and yelping, so the officer fired two more shots to end its suffering.”

Whenever a police officer uses deadly force in the performance of his duties, Hirman said, a review board convenes to determine if the events surrounding the shooting show the officer fired with reasonable justification.

Hirman said the dog had no identifying computer chip, no collar and no leash.

“I think it was an unfortunate incident,” Hirman said. “We do not know where the dog came from. It’s the owner that is responsible in this instance, because this dog was loose and attacking people. We never feel good about having to put a dog down, but at the same time, we can’t allow it to attack adults or children.”

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The Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Department has announced the winners of the 47th annual Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 10.

A panel of four judges decided the winners out of nearly 200 entries, of which 25 were high school marching bands.

The winners: • General’s Award, Best in Parade: Kingston High School Marching Band; • Admiral’s Award, Best Military Entry: Washington High School Air Force Junior ROTC Drill Team; • Memorial Award to Harold Page, Best Veteran Service Organization Entry: Military Order of the Purple Heart; • Colonel’s Award, Best Motorized Entry: Brothers In Arms Motorcycle Club; • Veteran’s Award, Best Non-Motorized Entry: Fallen Heroes Banners; • Mayor’s Award, Best Musical or Drill Entry: Sumner High School Marching Band.

Curb Competition winners: • Best Curb Appeal: Price Helton Funeral Home; • Most Patriotic: Knights of Columbus; • Best Salute to Veterans: Wesley Homes Supports Veterans.

Assist from Sam’s Sam’s Club of Auburn recently presented a $1,000 donation to Communities in School in Auburn.

Tonya Clark, Auburn Sam’s Club community involvement director, left, presents the check to Arlene Pierini, CISA executive director.

CISA helps students in need throughout Auburn with supplies and programs.

To learn more, visit www.auburn.ciswa.org.

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[ marijuana from page 1 ] weigh in.

According to Heid, the City of Auburn is concerned that if it follows the law, it runs the chance of violating city ordinances.

“We have ordinances that prohibit our City from granting or permitting anything that is illegal under state or federal law in the city,” he said. “Now we have a conflict between state and federal law, so we’re watching and waiting with everyone else.”

That includes Algona, where police Chief A.W. McGehee said police are reviewing the legislation.

“We want to get the officers all on the same sheet of music,” he said. “We have not set up a meeting with our prosecutor yet.”

McGehee added that he was also waiting for the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs to

In Pierce and King counties, prosecutors have announced they will stop prosecuting any possession charges for an ounce or less for adults older than 21.

In addition, any cases currently on the books will be dropped.

In Pacific, Chief John Calkins said he had already issued a directive instructing officers to stop enforcing possession laws for adults.

“I’ve talked with our City prosecutor, and I’m putting out a directive that we will not make any marijuana arrests that aren’t according to the law,” Calkins said.

“We’re taking the approach that it’s already legal.

Prosecutors are not going to prosecute them, and if they do, they’ll be appealed. It’s foolish at this point to waste your time and energy.”

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The City of Auburn has hired an Indiana man to be its new animal control officer.

According to Auburn Assistant Police Chief William Pierson, George Winner, the new ACO, was recently part of Indianapolis’ 35 officer, roundthe-clock animal control operation.

“The amount of experience he obtained just during his time there is very extensive, so we think we bring a very good guy with a great education and a great background here,” Pierson said.

Winner assumes his duties Jan. 1, in conjunction with the opening of the animal shelter on A Street Southeast. While the Auburn Valley Humane ing Gov. Christine Gregoire released a statement on Nov. 13 stating “we are following the will of the people and moving ahead with implementation of the initiative.”

Gregoire also has asked the Department of Justice to clarify its position on legalization in the state.

Also waiting on clarification from the feds is the Washington State Liquor Control Board, which will oversee the regulation of marijuana in the state.

The WSLCB has a year to craft rules to guide the eventual sale and taxation of marijuana statewide.

“As we develop the rules, we will keep in mind our top priority, public safety,” the WSLCB said in a press release.

The state has until Dec. 1, 2013 to draft rules for the sale of the drug.

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Society runs the shelter, the City is responsible for Winner’s salary.

The new ACO will drive a white vehicle, a brand new Ford 250 chassis with animal control on the side and a cage box on the back.

Winner, who will work mostly a day shift with weekends off, will have his own office at the police department. The City intends to publish a phone number for him, although it encourages residents to use the 911 system to phone in animal complaints.

If the ACO is not working, a police officer will respond. If an officer is not available, calls will be directed to the ACO phone, and Winner will respond when he returns to work.

The City has completely changed the section of The sale of marijuana through regulated state stores is eventually expected to provide a financial windfall for the state.

The new law calls for taxes of 25 percent on each sale between producers and processors, followed by an additional 25 percent on

the City Code concerning animal control, and those changes are headed toward a vote by the City Council.

“Once it’s approved, we think there will be a lot of benefits for the residents of the city,” Pierson said of the updated section of the City Code.

Pierson said Winner’s primary duty will be enforcement of the statute.

“Along with enforcement comes education and awareness, and that’s what we really want to push,” Pierson said. “We want people to be aware that we’re going to be paying a lot more attention to animal issues than we have in the past. This doesn’t mean we’re going to ticket everybody and make life difficult, but there’s going to be a big education piece.” the sale between processor and retailer.

Consumers will then pay a 25 percent tax at retail outlets, in addition to the local sales tax.

More than 1.7 million people voted to legalize pot in Washington, whereas 1.3 million voted no.

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Police Blotter Auburn police responded to the following calls for service among many others, between Nov. 19 and 25:

Nov. 19 Theft: 7:37 a.m., 1700 block of A Street Southeast. While a woman was putting air in her tires, some thief reached inside her car and pilfered her purse.

Obstructing justice: 10:10 p.m., 1001 18th St. NE. While police were undercover, scoping out a location for possible murder suspects, some

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guy interfered with their surveillance, blew their cover and refused to go home.

Nov. 20 Theft: 7:30 p.m., 1500 block of West Valley Highway North.

A woman learned by means of a missing paycheck that her fiancé had been irresponsible with the access she had provided him to her bank account.

Fire & Rescue Blotter

Nov. 19 Aid call: 7:55 p.m., (South Auburn). Firefighters and King County Medics responded to a male with a decreased level of consciousness. He was alert on arrival with

Burglary: 4:50 p.m., 5800 S 331st St. Somebody broke into a construction trailer but didn’t steal anything.

Warrant arrest: 11 a.m., 25 W. Main St. When a woman missed the date when she had been required to show up in court to answer for failing to operate a vehicle

Nov. 22

Nov. 24

Minor fire: 6:51 p.m., (Auburn).

Firefighters responded to a minor oven fire and put it out.

Service call: 12:08 p.m., (Algona). Firefighters responding to a broken water meter in the 200 block of Second Avenue North got to the meter, stopped the leak and notified Algona Public Works.

Aid call: 4:45 a.m., (Lakeland Hills). Firefighters responded to a man complaining of flu-like symptoms, and a private ambulance hustled him off to Valley Regional Medical Center.

Nov. 21

Nov. 23

Nov. 25 Vandalism: 6:42 a.m., 230 block of 14th Street South-

Nov. 20

The Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 188 calls for service between Nov. 19 and Nov. 25, among them the following:

Prowl, theft, trespassing: 8:49 p.m., 3400 block of C Street Northeast. After a witness saw a thief stealing fuel in an industrial parking lot, said thief took to his heels before police busted him a block away.

without a court-ordered interlock device, the court issued a warrant for her arrest, police caught up with her, busted her and released her with a shiny new court date.

Pole pilfering: 9:55 p.m., 1148 E. Main St. Auburn City Imports was closed for the night, and a burglar tried to take advantage of that fact by stealing a metal pole but got caught, fessed up, and the business gave him a vigorous boot from the premises with a warning not to come back.

Theft from vehicle: 6:30 p.m., 2300 Emerald Downs Drive NW. Somebody broke into somebody else’s trunk and stole a rifle.

a decreased blood sugar level. He was provided food, his blood sugar was stabilized and he was left in the care of his family.

This week’s…

east. Police arrested a generic male person – no hint of age offered – for some undefined act of malicious mischief with an act of equally undisclosed obstruction of justice added in for a perfect trifecta of what the heck.

Fire alarm: 1:39 p.m., (Lea Hill).

Firefighters responding to a fire alarm at Rainier Middle School arrived to find no fire. Investigators determined that a malfunctioning smoke detector in the gym caused the alarm. Firefighters reset the alarm.

Aid call: 5 p.m., (North Auburn). Firefighters responding to a single vehicle into the jersey barrier on Highway 18 checked out the driver and transported him to St. Francis for further evaluation.

Nov. 25 Aid call: 6:51 a.m., (Pacific).

Firefighters responding to reports of a man with abdominal pain found a middle aged man with severe abdominal pain. Firefighters treated the man on scene. A private ambulance transported the man to St. Francis Hospital.

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VRFA adopts zero-growth budget With the downturn of the economy still on the minds of local residents, the Valley Regional Fire Authority’s Board of Governance adopted a 2013 operating budget with no growth.

In fact, the recently adopted budget for next year requires less revenue from taxes and fees than the 2011 budget, the VRFA reports.

“The board members wanted to see another budget which did not increase taxes or fees,” said Eric Robertson, VRFA administrator.

“With increases in our cost for employee healthcare

[ ANNEX from page 1 ] City Council about the developing situation.

At the beginning of Monday’s regular 7:30 p.m. council meeting, City directors will report to the council as much information as possible about the consequences of annexation.

Lewis said the City has not taken an official position on this at all yet, but both cities have to do what

premiums and pension plan contributions, it was a challenge.”

The $19 million budget funds the organization and its 120 employees who provide services from five response stations, as well as those assigned to the training, planning and logistics, and administrative divisions.

With the budget adopted, the average residential taxpayer will see a $16 decrease in the annual taxes and fees paid to the VRFA during 2013 – the fourth consecutive annual decrease.

Residents and business owners will receive their individual summaries just after the New Year.

is required under law. That is, both have to draft an ordinance and a resolution requesting annexation to Auburn. The law also requires a public meeting in one of the cities.

“Frankly, I’m doing everything I can to try to keep the City of Pacific whole, in existence,” Lewis said.

“Auburn is doing everything it can to assist its neighbor.

Our aim is to keep Pacific in existence.”

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Auburn won at the ballot this fall, persuading a “supermajority” of voters to pass Proposition 1, the $110 million Auburn High School Modernization and Reconstruction Bond.

It’s indeed a good thing.

Understanding, well-informed voters and an aggressive campaign orchestrated by school officials should be applauded. Officials and their supporters were clear in their message. They got the word out, explained the urgent need for a new school.

They held nothing back.

In the end, educators and students won big.

The community demands and deserves this.

Groundbreaking comes February. The new school is expected to open in the fall of 2014.

Auburn High soon will fashion an excellent, safe and comfortable learning environment – the kind of state-of-the-art place that students from Auburn Riverside and Auburn Mountainview now enjoy.

Auburn has tremendous, passionate teachers, staff and students who need a 21st century place to learn and flourish. And now they have it.

Trojans stand tall Auburn’s surge in the state 4A playoffs, a surprising climb to the semifinals, is a testament to its quality coaching and resilient players.

The Trojans certainly didn’t look the part after a humiliating 43-0 loss at home to Federal Way late in the season. They lost two key players to injuries in a brutal, physical beat-down in the rain.

But coach Gordon Elliott and his staff picked up the pieces, and the players responded. An emotional win over rival Auburn Riverside and two playoffs wins followed. The school’s third trip to the semifinals was unexpected but well deserved.

A tremendous run by a group of tough, gritty coaches and players.

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It’s been just weeks since the elections, and I imagine many of you welcome the reprieve from campaign advertising.

You may have been disappointed regarding the ballot box results. However, I encourage you to accept the voice of the people and to become more engaged in the process.

Washington elected to retain single-party rule for at least another term. It remains to be seen, though, if our new elected leaders will change course from a path that brought us declining quality of public education and fiscal uncertainty.

In representative government, we must articulate the citizens’ priorities to our leaders. That task knows no rest, both in and out of election season.

Leadership in Olympia must steer another course and place governing ahead of games.

The Auburn Reporter welcomes letters to the editor on any subject. Letters must include a name, address and daytime phone number for verification purposes.

Letters may be edited for length. Letters should be no more than 250 words in length.

Submissions may be printed both in the paper and electronically.

Deadline for letters to be considered for publication is 2 p.m. Tuesday.

Rather than managing Washington’s citizens, the new governor and legislature should strive to serve the people.

Private enterprise must have the confidence to invest and hire employees, and it’s time for elected leaders to take this seriously. That must be immediately followed by fullyfunding our public education system with the already-exist-

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City of Auburn is storm ready, are you?

Auburn is a StormReady City. Our certification through the National Weather Service (NWS) establishes Auburn’s commitment to creating an infrastructure and systems that will save lives and protect property when severe weather strikes.

As of Nov. 15, all public works

and parks facility vehicles were equipped with winter gear. We’ve added battery backup and three small generators to run target traffic signals if the power should go out.

We’re doing our best to prepare for winter, and I want to encourage you to get ready too.

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down, but at the same time, we can’t allow it to attack adults or children.”– Auburn Police Commander Mike Hirman, on an officer shooting a dog that was menacing Game Farm Park.

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Question of the week:

● Q UO T E O F NO T E : “It’s the owner who’s responsible in this instance, because this dog was loose and attacking people. We never feel good about having to put a dog

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During the rainy months, you can help by clearing leaves and debris away from the storm drains in your neighborhood. This helps to stop localized flooding. When the weather gets really bad, you can help yourselves to sand for your driveways or your local streets.

Sand piles will be located at five different locations in the city: South 296th Street, South 316th Street,

ing dollars in the budget.

Speaking of education, I am pleased that public education leaders will be charged with bringing more flexibility to our system with the implementation of charter schools.

Finally, the Legislature must honor the voters’ wishes in requiring a two-thirds majority to raise taxes. This necessitates bipartisan support for future budgets and requires government to live within its means. If Olympia tries an end-run, we must hold them accountable.

In the aftermath of an election like 2012, it would be easy for cynicism to set it. But we can ill afford the citizenry’s decoupling from its government. There are still millions of people in Washington State who believe as you do. So now is not the time to succumb to doubt. Rather, it is time to remain involved and informed so that you can speak with a reasoned voice.

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124th Ave. SE, 12th Street SE and Sunset Park.

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widespread emergency in Auburn. Our Code Red system, an automatic phone notification system, will call your home phone number to alert you of the emergency. You are automatically in the system if you are a city resident and have a landline. If you do not have a land line or would like to register other phone numbers (i.e. cell number or a work number), you can add them atwww.auburnwa.gov/codered. There’s no limit to the amount of phone numbers you may

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Another thing we’re doing to get ready for winter storms is contacting our partners and opening lines of communication. We’ve been in touch with both King and Pierce County to find out which major highways they’ll keep open during severe weather. We’ve also talked with Puget Sound Energy to make sure we know who to call when power lines go down. Other partners include Valley Regional Fire Authority, Auburn School District and

MultiCare Auburn Medical Center; and we’ve been working with the neighborhoods to make sure they know where to go to find those who might need help and how to help each other.

Our city is storm ready and ready to respond during a winter weather event.

Are you? You can find out how to prepare yourself and your family by visiting www.auburnwa.gov/services/disaster.

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The City has emergency assistance teams that can help stranded motorists and senior citizens or disabled citizens at home who need help.

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You could barely hear Auburn football coach Gordon Elliott as he addressed the Trojans after their 21-19 state Class 4A semifinal loss to Bellarmine Prep last Saturday night at the Tacoma Dome.

Just a few yards away the jubilant Lions (12-1) and their fans noisily celebrated the win and a berth in this weekend’s state championship against No. 1 Skyline (13-0).

For the unranked Trojans (103), there was no joy, no slaps on the back.

For the warriors of Troy, there was merely a third-place trophy, plenty of tears and a quiet bus ride home.

Despite the din, Elliott’s words to his dispirited program rang out loud and clear.

“It hurts because of how much time you put in,” Elliott told his players. “There are only two teams

in the whole state that are still in it. You fought a great battle. Hold your heads high. Nobody in the state expected us to be here. It only hurts because of how much we put into it.”

After finishing 4-6 and missing the playoffs last year – and kicking off the season with a 31-6 drubbing to South Puget Sound League North rival Kentwood – nobody expected much from Auburn.

Somebody forgot to tell the Trojans that, however, as they reeled off a 7-1 league record and swept through the postseason, notching wins against Olympia, Eastmont of Wenatchee and fifthranked Mead of Spokane, becoming the only unranked team in the 4A final four.

Against the Lions, Auburn proved it belonged in the Dome, slugging it out with No. 4 Bellarmine.

The Trojans struck first on their opening-game drive, with senior Harold Lee capping a 10-

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Auburn’s Darnell Hagans fights for yardage against the Bellarmine defense. Hagans ran for 95 yards and a touchdown in the Trojans’ 21-19 state 4A semifinal loss to the Lions. RACHEL CIAMPI, Auburn Reporter play, 69-yard drive with a 1-yard touchdown. Lee finished the game with a team-high 10 carries for 96 yards. The conversion kick was no good.

The Lions responded with Colorado-bound quarterback Sefo Liufua engineering a 79-yard drive and capping it with a 1-yard TD run.

Liufua also threw a 66-yard touchdown pass to Drew Griffin in the second quarter for a 14-6 Lions’ lead at halftime.

In the third quarter, Auburn senior fullback Jacob Waldo galloped 38 yards to the end zone.

The Trojans failed to convert on the two-point conversion, leaving

the score at 14-12.

In the fourth quarter, Liufua found Garrett McKay from 21-yards out, putting Bellarmine up 21-12 with 8:31 left to play.

Liufua finished with 6-of-13 passing for 124 yards, an interception and two touchdowns.

Auburn closed the gap to 21-19 with a Darnell Hagans’ 70-yard run with 6:30 remaining.

The Trojans were unable to stop running back Lou Millie, who helped the Lions grind out the final minutes of the game and earn their shot at the title.

Bellarmine takes on Skyline at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in the Dome for the crown.

“I thought it was going to be a hard struggle, a hard physical game,” Elliott said. “It was a great game, a great season. So close.”

Hagans had 95 yards rushing with a TD and an interception.

Junior quarterback Brier Atkinson finished with 3-of-5 passing for 36 yards and an interception.

Kieo Buchanan had 38 yards on nine carries.

“We expected to be here. We fought every day at practice and every day through the week,” Lee said. “We put all that work in for this. This year working with my brothers, it was a great run for all of us.”

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Holiday events AUBURN Santa Parade and Tree Lighting: 4:30 p.m. Dec. 1, Main Street, Auburn. A festive and fun children’s parade, which is followed by community caroling and the lighting of the City Hall Christmas Tree.

Parade lineup begins at 4 p.m. on E Street NE. Pre-parade entertainment from 4-4:30 p.m. in front of City Hall.

Other holiday activities include: • Auburn Optimist Club’s Santa House: Noon-closing, Dec. 1, B Street Plaza. The Santa House will be open noon6 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 23, and also 3-6 p.m. Dec. 12, and 3 -7 p.m. Dec. 19. Call the Auburn Optimist Club for more information at 253-315-3025.

• Snack and Craft at Washington Elementary: 2-4 p.m. Dec. 1, 20 E St. NE. Create fun holiday gingerbread houses and ornaments.

• Holiday movie at the Ave: 6 p.m.

Dec. 1, Auburn Ave Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” (PG-13). Tickets: $3. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, MondayThursday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-noon or online at www.brownpapertickets.com.

• Santa Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. seatings, Dec. 8, Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 9th St. SE. A chance for little ones to tell Santa exactly what’s on their lists.

Pancake breakfast and great entertainment provided by singer/songwriter Eric Ode.

Cost: $5, $7 children; $6, $8 adults. Register early. Event fills up fast. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Department at 253-9313043 for more information.

ALGONA Inaugural holiday tree lighting: 6 p.m. Dec. 2, Waffle Park, 402 Warde St., Algona. Auburn Riverside High School Vocal Jazz provides entertainment. Valley Regional Fire Authority displays its new fire engine. A picnic shelter will be dedicated to Jeff Viney for 20 years of service to Algona.

Refreshments provided. Free to the public.

Call 253-833-2897 for more information.

Holiday social: 4-8 p.m. Dec. 8, Filipino American Hall, 103 6th Ave. N, Algona.

Food, potluck, The Dickens Carolers provide entertainment. Call 253-833-2897 for more information.

Breakfast with Santa: 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Dec. 8, Hometown Community Services, 401 Warde St., Algona. $5 donation.

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

Auburn Mountainview Winter Bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 1, Auburn Mountainview High School, 28900 124th Ave. SE. Vendors and school sports/clubs offer original art, crafts, jewelry, quilts, home decorations, food and other creative works.

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NW Toy Run: Noon-4 p.m. Dec. 2, Pacific Raceways, 31001 144th Ave. SE, Kent at the SE 304th Street exit off Highway 18.

Large car show, holiday stop sponsored by Lexus of Bellevue. A new, unwrapped toy or a $5 donation will be collected at the gate with all proceeds going to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program, now in its eighth year. The ProFormance Racing School BMW taxi cab guiding trips around the 2.25-mile road course.

Victorian Farmhouse Christmas: Dec. 2, Neely Mansion, 12303 AuburnBlack Diamond Road, Auburn, east of the Highway 18/Auburn-Black Diamond Road exit. Tour times 1,2 and 3 p.m. Tour the historic Victorian Classic Revival farmhouse, decorated for the holidays, with docents in period dress, and enjoy light refreshments and explore the gift shop. Proceeds go toward operating expenses and the continuing restoration of the landmark.

Cost: $15 per person. Advance reservations are required. To register, call 253-850-2777.

Visit www.neelymansion.org and the Neely Mansion Association Facebook page for further information.

KGRG FM’s Red & Black Benefit Bash: 6:30 p.m.-midnight, Dec. 7, Green River Community College, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. With MC Phoenix Jones. Featuring: Poorsport; Riot in Rhythm; Quickie; Jobe

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Christmas Bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 8, Lifegate Auburn Foursquare Church, 307 E. Main St. Fundraiser for the church. Handknit scarves, quilted table runners, touchstone jewelry, children’s friendship bracelets, homemade purses, candles and other times. Bake sale table. Free admission.

Pacific Ballroom Dance Holiday Concert: 7-9 p.m. Nov. 30, Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St. Let Pacific Ballroom Dance put some sparkle into the season with its first holiday show, “White Christmas!” Show features 14 new holiday-themed dances. Tickets: $15. Tickets and raffle balloon $35. Children 3 and under free. Order at www.pacificballroom.org.

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Nov. 30, Auburn Ave Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. The quartet debuts new compositions for the Gypsy Jazz Ensemble. Featuring top string jazz musicians in the Northwest: Greg Ruby, guitar and compositions; Neil Andersson (founding member of Pearl Django) guitar; Julian Smedley (co-founder of the Hot Club of San Francisco) violin; Spencer Hoveskeland (Bottom Line Duo) bass. Tickets: $7 advance, $10 door. More information at gregrubymusic.com.

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. Tickets: $17 adults; $10 students. To order, call 253-887-7777 or visit www.auburnsymphony.org.

Jazz series:: 6-9 p.m., Saturdays, Auburn Wine and Caviar Company, 2402 A St. Southeast, 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: • Dec. 1: George Radebaugh, piano; • Dec. 8: Barney McClure, piano; • Dec. 15: John Stowell, guitar (with a possible guest appearance by winemaker and saxophonist Don Wood); • Dec. 22: Allen Alto, guitar; • Dec. 29: Steve Luceno, bass. For more information, call

Electronics recycling: Dec. 29, 1 Green Planet, 500 Oravetz Road SE, Auburn. Bring your recyclable items, working or not, to the Auburn Riverside High School parking lot. Recycling old computers, appliances, stereo equipment, TVs, bikes, trikes, barbecues. Please make a $10 donation to the Auburn Riverside High School grad night program. More information at www.1greenplanet.org.

Health Cascade Regional Blood Center drives: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 1, Albertsons, 4010 A St. SE, Auburn; 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Dec. 7, Gordon Trucking/Valley Freightliner, 151 Stewart Road SW, Pacific; 10 a.m.-noon Dec. 13, Parametrix, 1002 15th St. SW, Suite 220, Auburn. For more information, call 1-877-242-5663 or visit www.crbs. net/home.

Puget Sound Blood Center drives: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Dec. 7, Boeing, 700 15th St. SW, Auburn (employees only); 9-11 a.m., noon-3 p.m. Dec. 27, City Hall, council chamber, 25 W. Main St., Auburn. For more information, call 253-945-8667 or please visit www.psbc.org.

Programs, classes Festive tea: Dec. 1. Seatings at 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., White River Valley Museum’s town square exhibit, decorated for the holidays, 918 H St. SE, Auburn. Scandinavian theme. Serving traditional sweet and savory treats. Cost: $12 per person. Space

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Juanita Ward lived in Auburn, WA since 1962 until her death. Prior to moving to Auburn she lived on the Key Peninsula.

Juanita worked at Auburn General Hospital from 1965 until she retired in 1987.

She had 6 children: Lila J. Bennett of Chahalis, WA; Gary A. Ward-deceased; Jacqueline M. Hughes Auburn, WA; Marilyn Ward - deceased; Rick R. Ward, Seabeck, WA; Linda L. Grinstead, Munster, IN. Juanita had 13 grandchildren and many great and great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Joseph E. Ward, her daughter Marilyn Ward and son Gary A. Ward.

She was a member of Eastern Star in Auburn.The family requests memorials go to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Visitation will be held Friday, November 30th from 2-7 pm. Funeral service will be held 10 am Saturday, December 1st, both at Price-Helton Funeral Home 702 Auburn Way N, Auburn, WA. Online condolences may be made at www.priceheltonfuneralhome.com

Joseph (Joe) Bartkowski passed away suddenly on November 4, 2012 as the result of a tragic accident.

Joe is survived by Sharon, his wife of 39 years, his brother John (Donna), son, daughter, granddaughters Kristin and Keylean, grandson Kyle, many nieces and nephews and three greatgrandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Florian “Joseph” & Margaret.

Joe was a 1962 graduate of Seattle Christian School and recently attended his 50th high school class reunion. Joe & Sharon owned The Print Shop in Auburn for several years before Joe went back to his passion of driving trucks. He was a proud Teamster for Local #174, working for Lee & Eastes Tank Lines at the time of his death. Joe was a long time member of the Auburn Noon Lions and The Miss Auburn Scholarship Program Board of Directors. Joe’s generosity was well-known in the Auburn community. He had a huge heart and gave selflessly of his time and money whenever he was able. Joe will be dearly missed and remembered fondly by family and friends alike.

Joe was a devoted fan of drag racing and hydroplane racing – attending races as often as possible. One of his favorite adventures was when he and Sharon drove a hydroplane hauler cross country over a three week span and attended races along the way. This trip encouraged Joe’s return to professional truck driving, an endeavor for which he excelled.

Remembrances may be made to the Auburn Valley Humane Society or Auburn School District for a scholarship to be awarded in Joe’s name.

A celebration of Joe’s life will be held on Sunday, December 2nd @ 2:00pm at the Truitt Building, Rainier Room, 102 W Main St, Auburn, WA. 709688

Honoring Veterans Since 1911

The Auburn Downtown Association presents the Winterize Our Town window painting contest. Auburn Riverside and West Auburn high school students are painting storefront windows.

The windows will be numbered, and readers can vote for their favorite artwork with the ballot in the Auburn Reporter. Both schools will win a monetary prize that will benefit the “Invest ED Fund.” Ballots can be dropped off at Rottles, Zola’s Cafe and Gosanko Chocolates. Voting ends at 5 p.m.

Dec. 15. The winning window will be announced Dec. 17.

Ralph L. Leonard

Juanita June Ward 5/11/1927 – 11/22/2012

Joseph (Joe) Bartkowski

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Dr. Linda Petter of Auburn is a weekly feature on KOMO TV/News Radio in Seattle (1000 AM & 97.7 FM) every Saturday and Sunday 7:45 a.m. & 9:45 a.m. She trained at the Mayo Clinic and the University of Illinois, Carle Hospital. Dr. Petter is chief of the Department of Family Practice at St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way. She is a consumer healthcare advocate, and her books, “Healthcare on a Budget” and “Common Medical Sense”, are available on Amazon.com. Visit her website, www.DocForAll. com, or call her office at 253568-0841.

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Ralph was beloved husband, brother, father, step-father, grandfather, great grandfather, great-great grandfather, cousin, uncle and friend to family and friends.

He is survived by wife Donna Leonard of family home in Auburn, step-daughter Carol Olson (Bob) Fed.Way, son Ralph Leonard Jr. (Lorie) of Wichita, KS, daughter Lisa Leonard-Doll of Orting, WA, step-daughter Lori Vandelac (Gary) of Puyallup, step-sons Jon Cosby of Seattle, Jeff Cosby of Kent, Joe Cosby of Auburn, Jim Cosby of Philadelphia, sisters Elsie Leonard Staten of Sherman, TX, Carol Leonard Smith of N. Attleborough MA and much loved grandchildren and step grandchildren, great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

Ralph served in the U.S. Navy during WWII aboard a USS LCS in the Pacific. In later years he enjoyed many reunions with old shipmates from those years which were held all over the U.S. He attended LaJunta Community College in Colorado and U. of Kansa in Wichita. He was offered a job with Boeing that formed his career in Wichita and for the rest of his working life in Washington. He retired as a Boeing Buyer in 1990. He loved to travel and visited all 50 states and at least 20 countries. He loved to play cards and was known by friends as an excellent bridge player. He enjoyed playing a friendly poker game too.

He was a gentle, loving, quiet man who loved his extended family and friends. He will be missed and memories of the life he shared will be cherished forever. At his request there will be no service but donations may be made to charity of choice or to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Heart Association.

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Dorothy Louise (Sackett) Petersen, 90, was born in Sumner (Mountain View) on August 11, 1922 and died Thanksgiving Day November 22, 2012 at Foundation House in Federal Way. At the age of 14 she moved with her family to Pacific and graduated from Auburn High School, class of 41. Dottie worked for Schwabacker’s, War Assets Sub-Regional Office in Auburn, and Massey Food Center. She retired from Pacific Northwest Bell in October 1977.There she was a Service Representative and Teller. She was proud to be a telephone pioneer. After retirement she worked for McFarland’s in Pacific and Metro Hauling.

Dorothy married John Petersen in the Mountain View Lutheran Church on May 14, 1949. They lived in Pacific until May of 1990 moving to Auburn. John preceded her in death in 2004. She was also preceded in death by her parents Clayton and Marguerite Sackett and brother Roland. Dottie is survived by her sister Madeleine Massey, daughter Denise (Jerry), granddaughter Angelique (Shawn), and great granddaughter Kensie.

Dorothy and John were members of several clubs including Interlaaken Dance Club and Enumclaw Moose Lodge. They loved to dance and travel. Dottie loved her animals and working in her flower gardens.

Visitation will be held at Price-Helton on December 6th from 12 - 7 pm. A committal service will be held Friday, December 7th 11:15 – 11:45 am at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent with a celebration of live service Friday, December 7th from 12:30 – 1:30 pm at Price-Helton Funeral Home, 702 Auburn Way N. in Auburn. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Auburn Valley Humane Society, 1402 Lake Tapps Pkwy E. Ste 104 #385, Auburn, WA 98092-8157. Online sentiments may be journaled at www.price-heltonfuneralhome.com 709989

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