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City leaders consider general study session format BY ROBERT WHALE rwhale@auburn-reporter.com

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Anyone keen to know where things are with planning for Les Gove Park, how Auburn spends its tax dollars,

what it is doing about its streets or a myriad of other matters may today sit in on one of the twice-monthly City Council subcommittee meetings. There they’ll hear small groupings

of Auburn’s elected leaders – three councilmembers and often the mayor – hash out issues with City staff weeks or even months in advance of any Council vote.

For years, this has been the order of things at City Hall, the way ordinances and resolutions have made their way to the full council. [ more FORMAT page 13 ]

Boeing begins production on 737 MAX parts at Auburn plant FOR THE REPORTER

BREAKOUT A large field of runners and walkers with their furry friends take off for the Rover Romp 5K at Roegner Park last Saturday. The fun run was part of Barktoberfest, a fundraiser for the Auburn Valley Humane Society. The day in the park included:

a pet owner/pet look-alike contest; a best pet costume contest; prize basket drawings; vendors; entertainment; demonstrations and food. More photos of the event, page 10. RACHEL CIAMPI, Auburn Reporter

The Boeing Co. has started production of the first 737 MAX fuselage stringers at Boeing Fabrication Integrated AeroStructures in Auburn. Stringers run the length of the fuselage structure, giving it stability and strength. After forming, Boeing will send the stringers to Spirit Aerosystems in Wichita, Kan. for incorporation into the first 737 MAX fuselage. From there, the fuselage will be shipped to Boeing’s Renton facility where Boeing employees will build the 737 MAX. The program is on track to begin final assembly of the first 737 MAX in 2015. The airplane will be part of the flight test fleet and is scheduled to fly in 2016. The 737 MAX incorporates the latest technology CFM International LEAP-1B engines, Advanced Technology winglets and other improvements to deliver the highest efficiency, [ more BOEING page 8 ]

Auburn first: home converted from electric to solar power

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The City of Auburn got a little greener last month with the completion of Pamela Gunderson’s conversion from electric to

solar energy. According to Gunderson, who says the conversion is the first ever in Auburn, the process started last year. “I started looking into hav-

ing solar installed and found this company, SolTerra Systems,” said Gunderson, a 30-year Auburn resident. Based in the Pacific Northwest with offices in Portland and Seattle,

the six-year-old company specializes in environmentally-friendly construction, including the installation of solar panels. [ more SOLAR page 13 ]

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GOOD EGGS Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA, 9th District), center, discussed the threat of Islamic extremism, in particular rising concerns over ISIS, and how to navigate a divided Congress at the recent Good Eggs Breakfast. Smith also shared with gathered county leaders his thoughts on expanding economic prosperity from the Seattle-Redmond corridor to South King County’s 167 and 509 highways. At the breakfast were, from left: Federal Way Chamber CEO Becca Martin; Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus; Smith; King County Councilmember and breakfast host Pete von Reichbauer; and Federal Way City Councilmember Susan Honda. COURTESY PHOTO

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: PROJECT CLOSES 24TH STREET SE From Oct. 13 until approximately Nov. 26, a street pavement project requires the closure of 24th Street SE from M Street SE and R Street SE to through traffic. The project calls for the replacement of water and storm drainage lines, and the reconstruction of curbs, gutters and the street. Access to local residences within the project area will be maintained during construction, but delays should be expected. For more information, contact the City of Auburn Community Development and Public Works Department at 253-931-3010.

Food bank organizes Harvest Breakfast The Auburn Food Bank presents its annual Harvest Breakfast at 7 o’clock Nov. 7 at Grace Community Church, 1320 Auburn Way S. The breakfast fundraiser is a free to anyone who would like to come and learn more about the food bank. Participants may donate, but there is no minimum or maximum gift requested. Reservation deadline is Oct. 20. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Registration and the breakfast start at 6:30 a.m. followed by the program from 7 to 8:30. For more information, call 253-833-8925, email debbiec@ theauburnfoodbank.org, or visit www.theauburnfoodbank.org.

Sick juvenile squirrel in roadway, taken to South Sound Critter Care … removed a bird from inside a residence and released … a female opossum with babies in her pouch hit by a car, located on the road, deceased, seven of nine juvenile opossums taken to South Critter Care. Just a few of the many calls that kept Auburn Animal Control Officer George Winner busy between July and September. Of course, as ACO, Winner also has to catch critters on the loose, enforce animal control ordinances and assure proper licensing of applicable animals. And he still has to tussle with obtuse animal owners who have not licensed their dogs or cats or gotten the pets their rabies license. Police Chief Bob Lee presented the Municipal Services Committee these stats, among many others, Monday in a report titled, “Animal Control Operations-3rd quarter review, July-September 2014,” coupling his presentation with high praise for the City’s ACO. “George is a busy guy, and he is working hard and certainly responding to a lot of issues,” Lee said of Winner. “Because of George’s training, officers have responded

well on his days off. One officer definitely has gotten bitten. Just a nip. The dog was nice until the officer got it in the car, and it bit him.” Here is what the report has to say about animal control-related calls for service, comparing the third quarters of 2013 and 2014. • 911 dispatched calls for service: 165, down 14.1 percent. • Calls residents make directly to the ACO: 119, up 6.3 percent. • Calls self-initiated by the ACO as he is driving around: 57, down 38 percent. • Wildlife-related calls: 3, up 0.0 percent. • Calls for service by other police officers to the ACO: 12, up 12 percent • Deceased domestic animal calls: 19, up 58.3 percent. The report also details the number of animal control reports, citations and infractions issued, as follows: • Contacts with residents in person, by phone or via email: 281, up 15.6 percent. • Police reports written: 90, down 21.1 percent. • Animals impounded: 65, up 10.2 percent. • Criminal citations issued to Auburn residents: 12, up 100 percent • Number of infractions issued to Auburn residents: 112, down 41.4 percent.

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The Auburn Police Department continues to search for Misty Upham, a Native American actress who has been missing since she left an Auburn apartment more than a week ago, her family said. Upham, 32, was last seen Oct. 5 walking from her sister’s apartment, according to a statement sent to media outlets by her father, Charles Upham. Nobody in her family has heard from her since, he said. Upham She is listed as a missing person in the Washington Crime Information Center database. Charles Upham said his daughter has bipolar disorder and bouts of anxiety and depression, but said he does not believe she would harm herself. Upham’s family has been searching the neighborhood. Anyone with information should call the Auburn Police tip line at 253-288-7403. DONATE TODAY: Auburn Food Bank, 930 18th Place NE. For more information

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Sentencing continued for former Pacific man convicted of identity theft in scheme BY ROBERT WHALE rwhale@auburn-reporter.com

Sentencing has been continued for a former Pacific man convicted of 16 counts of identity theft and one count of conspiracy to commit first-degree identity theft for “skimming” diesel fuel credit cards. Vinod Ram’s sentencing is at 1 p.m., Oct. 31 before Judge Carol Schapira at the King County Courthouse in Seattle.

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Oct. 6 Aid call: 8:20 p.m., (Lakeland Hills). Firefighters evaluated a woman with an altered mental state, and a private ambulance transported her to MultiCare Auburn Medical Center.

Oct. 7 Police assist: 6:03 p.m.,(Pacific).

man robbed a local convenience store but police caught up with him, laid hands upon his felonious body and booked him into jail.

Vandalism: 5:30 p.m., 620 37th St. SE. Vandals took spray cans to some part of Mt. Baker Middle School.

Strong-arm street robbery: 7 a.m., 1600 block of A Street Northeast. A robbery of some sort occurred. Fraud: 10 a.m., 32115 105th Place Southeast. A woman came into the lobby of the Auburn Police Department to complain that someone had rerouted her monthly VA direct deposit from her account to another account. Strong arm business robbery: 5 p.m., 801 Auburn Way N. Somebody robbed Fred Meyer, of something, maybe cash – police wouldn’t say – before fleeing the area in a dark pickup.

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using illegally-cloned fuel account cards that he gave to his co-conspirators. He then called up shorthaul truckers and had his co-conspirators fill up the trucks at fueling stations in exchange for cash. Detectives connected more than 1,000 fraudulent credit card transactions to Ram, who also had a credit card scanning device and a large amount of cash when the Washington State Patrol searched his home in 2012. Total losses to the companies and their credit card companies exceeded $582,000 over the 12 months the fraud was occurring. man’s tools, no value disclosed, from his carport.

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Shoplifting: 5:15 p.m., 762 Outlet Collection Drive SW. Police arrested a woman for stealing food and clothing from an undisclosed business.

Weapons offense: 5:25 p.m., 2100 block of F Street Southeast. A man reported that an unknown male suspect shot at him and the teen passengers of his car. Nobody was hurt.

Trespassing: 6:37 p.m., 504 W. Main St. Two misbehaving men were sucked out of the House of Vacuums.

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Shoplifting: 6:50 p.m., 1509 Auburn Way S. A male human being, general age known only to himself, stole two boxes of diapers from Rite Aid. Theft: Overnight, 1100 block of 4th Street Northeast. Somebody stole a

which they did not find.

Oct. 9 Aid call: 7:55 a.m., (Auburn). After firefighters helped a woman who’d suffered a heart attack, King County Medics performed CPR and transported her to a local hospital.

Oct. 10 Aid call: 8:30 p.m.,(Auburn). Firefighters responded to a man struggling to catch his breath, King County Medics evaluated him, and a private ambulance transported him to St. Francis in stable condition.

Oct. 11 Aid call: 9:46 a.m.,(Pacific). Firefighters examined an older man with stroke-like symptoms, and a private ambulance transported him to a local hospital.

Oct. 12 Aid call: 1:54 p.m.,(Algona). Firefighters and King County Medics evaluated an older woman, and a private ambulance transported her to a local hospital.

Theft: 7:42 a.m., 1420 Harvey Road NE. Somebody stole cash, amount undisclosed, from a tip jar at a Starbucks. Shoplifting: 4 p.m., 1101 Outlet Collection Drive SW. An officer eyeballed a suspicious subject at the Nike Factory Outlet store. LOCAL FIREFIGHTERS put out a vehicle fire on the 4400 block of B Street Northwest in Auburn on Monday evening. Two Valley Regional Fire Authority fire engines, a battalion chief and an engine from the Kent Regional Fire Authority responded to the fire around 6:45 p.m. Multiple callers to 911 reported a large fire involving a semi-truck, which was rapidly spreading to other trucks parked close by at a trucking company in north Auburn. VRFA units responding reported a large thermal column from several blocks away and arrived to find three semi-trucks fully involved. Crews quickly used deck guns to knock the fire down. After several minutes, firefighters were able to bring the fire under control. All three trucks were destroyed in the blaze. The fire is under investigation. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.

REBUILDING TOGETHER SOUTH SOUND is a local nonprofit that uses skilled volunteers to provide free home repairs and modifications to lowincome homeowners. It serves seniors, people with disabilities or families with children. Rebuilding Day is an annual volunteer event on the last Saturday in April, when hundreds of volunteers complete critical home repair projects. Projects range from plumbing, electrical and carpentry to replacing leaking roofs, flooring, windows and doors. Rebuilding Together South Sound is accepting applications for Rebuilding Day 2015. Applications are due Dec. 1. In order to qualify for services, you must own your home, be lowincome, and live in Pierce County, Federal Way or Auburn. For more information or an application, please call Alex Gilliom at 253-238-0977, or visit www. rebuildingtogetherss.org.

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Q/A: Candidates sound off in race for District 31 Senate seat This is the second installment of an in-paper debate between Sen. Pam Roach, RAuburn, and Rep. Cathy Dahlquist, R-Enumclaw, the candidates vying for the 31st District seat in the state Senate. The first installment was published last week and can be found at www.auburn-reporter.com. The final debate will be published next week with questions posed by the candidates to each other. The general election is Nov. 4. Ballots for the all-mail election are out and must be postmarked by Nov. 4. Question No. 1 Do you believe teacher evaluation and student test scores should be linked? What, if any, evaluation system do you support? Roach I support the Teacher-Principal Evaluation Program that was recently set in place by the Legislature. Student growth is a part of that evaluation matrix. We all want to measure student growth. Local evaluation programs are better than those that are state or federally mandated. Student growth, over time, is an important measure and yet it is not contained in the state system. There is a tendency for those outside of the education system to want to link teacher evaluation with student test scores. But, there are many factors in a student’s life that enable or disable learning. The teacher should not be expected to surmount all difficulties, nor unfairly benefit by being assigned only high achieving students. Not every child is blessed with an educated, well-financed, harmonious, and innately intelligent family. Not every child has parents who give quality time to education at home. We often forget that it is the parent – not the teacher – who has the greatest influence on the student. And, from a teacher’s perspective, difficulties can reside in whole schools and whole communities. Rural, industrial, non-Englishspeaking and/or alternative schools often attract outstanding teachers, precisely because they can work miracles with kids. But, if there is a link between test scores and evaluation, many of the best teachers will head to Bellevue or leave teaching and go into private industry. With the advent of top-down federal and state mandates to local schools, our achievement levels have declined. I am an advocate of local control and the potential for a variety of teaching methods. Starting in 1983 with [ more DEBATE page 6 ]

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City spending money on a center? Watching the Auburn City Council’s actions regarding the proposed teen and community center makes me think of all the worst cartoons about the woman who returns home from a shopping spree loaded with goodies exclaiming about all the money she saved. Because there is some grant money available the council proposes spending $6 million on this scheme. A couple years ago the City claimed we had a critical road problem, and we needed a bond issue to raise the funds because we didn’t have enough monies available in the normal budget for such a task. Has our City income increased so much that we can now repair all the roads and have funds remaining for such a building endeavor? I doubt it. – Dan Shields

Porn in library? Let’s do something about it I have a concern about the exposure of children to porn in the Auburn Public Library due to a personal experience with my children this week. We should bring awareness and changes to avoid such travesty to ever happen again to any child. It is very important to emphasize that I was with

Letters policy 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. my children in the little kids section when this occurred. I looked up and a computer from the adult section was facing right in our direction, and I could see this hard core porn movie being played. I immediately blocked my little children’s view and told them we needed to go. Unfortunately, my oldest, days shy of his 9th birthday, did witness some of the gruesome show before I could take them away. I was shocked and felt greatly violated: how could this happen in a public library? When I did complain to the librarian, she immediately confronted the man who referred to his right of freedom to pursue such activity. Because it wasn’t child pornography, the librarian explained to me, there was nothing they could do. I was even more shocked: what about our children’s rights not to be exposed to harmful material? What about

the general understanding that one person’s freedom ends where another person’s freedom starts? We cannot eat, sleep or walk around the library without shoes, but you can watch porn? Yes, I understand people’s rights to access of such material, but in a public library? If a child was exposed to lewdness in the library, everybody would be up in arms, right? But if it was on a screen, it’s OK? If you want to opt out of the filter and do this, at least the library should position computers in such a way that this would never happen. As a parent and as a citizen I am outraged, and I am not the only one. This is hideous. Our children’s safety (physical and emotional) should be a concern to all. It is outrageous that there is not a real plan of action to protect our children in what it is assumed to be a safe place such as the public library. It is like secondhand smoke ... and it does affect others, not just the user. Let us be more careful, have more concern. Let’s do something about it. – Maria Carmen Frandsen

Support your local restaurants Congratulations to the winners of the Best of Auburn. Our local businesses are important to our city. Some of our restaurants didn’t even make the finalist, which I find [ more LETTERS page 8 ]

[6] October 17, 2014 [ DEBATE from page 5 ] Nation at Risk and continuing on to today’s Common Core, parents, teachers, and local districts have less control. I support more local control, not less. Dahlquist Two pertinent laws passed in 2010 and 2012 that required new teacher and principal performance evaluations to be implemented statewide during the 2013-14 school year. I am proud to say that I was involved in the bipartisan work group that negotiated the details of the bill. The new evaluation system helps provide meaningful feedback to teachers and administrators, while matching professional development opportunities with individual needs and lastly, considers “student growth” as a significant factor in evaluations. Since student growth was an element, no single test could be used in an evaluation. Washington’s current evaluation law says that districts “can”, not “shall”, (shall, being the language that many school districts have already implemented) use state tests as one of multiple measures when calculating student growth in teacher and principal evaluations. Our law is inconsistent with the federal requirements, and because the legislature did not pass a bill to require student growth on state test scores in 2014, the federal government is revoking a waiver from the restrictions of No Child Left Behind.

www.auburn-reporter.com Losing this waiver means that our state will have to go back to the punitive effects of the No Child Left Behind requirements and lose over $40 million in federal funds that help our schools serve our most vulnerable and highest-risk students. Roach rebuttal to Question No. 1 – teacher evaluations We agree that the recently implemented Teacher-Principal Evaluation Program is a good evaluation. It gives feedback to teachers and administrators and considers student growth as part of the matrix. It is a state program being used for the first time this year. Yet, the federal government already wants it replaced. The federal government prefers a federal program. No surprise. They want to bring in Common Core Standards, a system that federalizes curriculum and testing, and in doing so, saps away local control. Dahlquist refers to a Senate bill that would have implemented the federal testing. It failed 19-28, with minority Democrats joining seven Republicans to defeat the encroachment on state and local control. I was one of those seven Republicans and proud of it! The bill would have scuttled our earlier testing work for yet another untested, federally mandated system. As always with federal demands, there are threats to take away funds if legislatures fail to comply. Dahlquist was wrong in saying our law is inconsistent with

federal law. She is also wrong in saying that we are losing $40 million dollars by not having passed the bill. The $40 million stays here. Instead of going to Title 1 it goes directly to students for tutoring which is a more direct way to help families and kids. Dahlquist is in opposition to our state’s teachers, most legislators and the governor. Dislike of Common Core is a major point of agreement between teacher and parents; The Alliance of Common Sense. Roach rebuttal to Question No. 1 – teacher evaluations Unfortunately, Pam Roach’s position cost our schools nearly $40 million in funding this year. Student test scores is just one of many aspects that should be used to evaluate teacher performance. Pam Roach outlined an extreme position that made our state the first in the country to lose this federal funding because we did not apply the most basic standards of accountability in our classrooms. As a parent, former local school board member and the ranking member on the House Education Committee, I believe that education is the path to our state’s economic success. Jobs from the construction industry to manufacturing and engineering all require strong basics in education. Reality is that a portion of all public schooling is federally funded, which comes with federal mandates under the No Child

Left Behind (NCLB) Act, which has been in effect in one form or another since 1965. Washington’s current evaluation law says that school districts can (and many districts do) use state tests as one of the multiple measures when calculating student growth in teacher and principal evaluations. The new comprehensive evaluation system helps provide meaningful feedback to teachers and administrators, matching professional development opportunities with individual needs, and considers “student growth” as a significant factor in evaluations. Far more than mere test scores, student growth measurements place a greater priority on evaluating progress within anticipated ranges rather than specified results. Providing help to schools that serve our most vulnerable and highest risk students in reading and math is what my opponent plans to cut with the ideas she suggests. Rebuttals Next are the Dahlquist and Roach reply/rebuttals from two questions answered in last week’s edition. The state Supreme Court has ruled the Legislature is not meeting its paramount duty to fully fund education. In the 2015 two-year budget, if you are elected as 31st District Senator, will you support a plan to fully-fund K-12 public schools? If so, please provide details and specifics of the plan. How much money will need to be allocated for

K-12? What specific programs are you willing to see cut, if any, to balance the budget and fund schools? Dahlquist After four successful years in the state House of Representative, I chose to run for the Senate because of a lack of effective representation for the people of the 31st Legislative District. The Supreme Court agreed with my legislation to fund education first and ruled that the lack of action from the Senate was incomprehensible and held the legislature in contempt for not following their direct order last April. Their (the Supreme Court) ruling declared that, “education funding is to be prioritized prior to any other program or agency” when writing the budget. I have advocated for this very issue since being elected to the Legislature in 2010 after serving two terms on our local school board. It is time to move in a positive direction for the future of our children and our state. In 2013, I worked with a small group of Democrats and Republicans that wrote the budget and funded an additional $1 billion toward education. As a member of the state Senate, my plan is to write a budget that fully funds our education system first and prioritizes student outcomes. I have had the honor of being selected to the Funding Education Task Force, the Quality Education [ more DEBATE page 7 ]

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Hurst, Fortunato vie for District 31 House seat Education continues to be one of the top issues the 2015 Legislature will face when it convenes in January. The candidates running for 31st District House Position No. 2, incumbent Rep. Chris Hurst, D-Greenwater, and challenger Phil Fortunato, R-Auburn, discussed education last week

[ DEBATE from page 6 ] Council and the Appropriations Committee and served the House as the Ranking Member on the Education Committee. I have the experience, knowledge and compassion to do what is best for kids while being responsible and balancing the concerns of the taxpayers. Roach There is agreement in support of fully funding education. We support my Senate Majority Coalition Caucus’ idea of a balanced approach in levy use and in incentivizing the economy to increase jobs and revenue. But, there are points to be made. Dahlquist states: “Serving on the Enumclaw School Board gave me a unique perspective into the impacts that funding reductions and burdensome mandates have on our local schools....” Dahlquist did not learn about burdensome property taxes. She negotiated the Tri-Party Agreement between the Enumclaw School District, the City of Black Diamond and YarrowBay Development for Enumclaw School District to provide seven new schools for Black Diamond’s 6,000 new homes. Plateau taxpayers will be asked to pay thousands in new taxes for what Dahlquist calls her legacy. Meanwhile, our Enumclaw

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in phone interviews with The Enumclaw CourierHerald. Framing the issue of education is the Sept. 11 Supreme Court ruling holding the state Legislature in kids will be housed in 50 year-old buildings. And, when the population of Black Diamond exceeds that of Enumclaw, there will be a different dog wagging the tail! As chairman of the Governmental Operations Committee, I am reviewing land use law with an eye to protecting taxpayers while providing schools. I have a solution for taxpayers and students. And, it does not include the coming debacle between kids and high taxes! Dahlquist references her bill, HB 1174, which says none of the budgets may pass until the education budget passes. We should not hold the Transportation Budget (with all those needed jobs) hostage for something in an entirely different budget! No surprise, the bill never got a hearing.

contempt for not complying with the court’s Jan. 5 2012 McCleary v. Washington order to fully fund K-12 public education. Fortunato believes the Supreme Court overstepped its authority when it found the Legislature in contempt for not fully funding eduction. “I’m trying to figure out how the court became a super legislature,” Fortunato said. “If we spend $2 billion,

you will be fully funding education? That’s a number picked out of the air. It doesn’t make any sense.” Hurst said in terms of funding education, “We’ve made significant progress in the last legislative session.” He cited more than $1 billion dollars allocated for public education. Hurst recommended reforming health care for teachers was a place to look for savings.

citizens as they interface, usually with government, to protect their civil rights or their property. No one does this like my staff and me! I have done these things with honesty and integrity. I don’t make deals. I don’t cave on principle. And, recently, I was designated the “most successful legislator in Olympia” by the Sunlight Foundation. Consequently, there are people who want me out of office. Cathy Dahlquist says education is her top priority. Yet, when given an education leadership spot... she quit! I don’t quit! I chair the Senate Government Operations Committee specializing in property rights, election law, growth management, The National Guard and emergency management. I have chaired the Senate

Law and Justice Committee; served 18 years on the Ways and Means Committee (expert on budget); Co-chair, Military and Veterans Affairs; member, Governor’s Antisex Trafficking Committee; Governor’s Drone Task Force; Sentencing Guideline Committee; Chair Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus; working on new White River State Park. My nonprofit helps kids in Honduras. Law Enforcement awarded me “Legislator of the Year” four times. State business and labor organizations have rated me highest.

State why you are the best fit to be senator for the 31st District. What specific strengths and knowledge do you bring to the position concerning the problems facing the 31st and the state? Please state why you would be an effective legislator in Olympia for the next four years.

over $1 billon to restore school funding. While I was helping to write the education budget, Pam Roach was out of the country. It was discovered later that she was in Azerbaijan on a junket cruise. The Legislative Ethics Board sent an alert to all members that the junket would be an illegal gift, and no other Washington state legislator accepted the free trip. There is an investigation by the ethics board into who paid for the Senator’s trip. Republican and Democratic leaders agree and support my campaign for the Senate because they understand my hard work and respectful working relationships provide the positive results our constituents have been without for years.

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proposal to deal with the contempt ruling on fully funding education would be to present two bills to the voters, one that would increase taxes and a second that would spend more money on education but make cuts, and there would be no tax increase. Fortunato said, “I don’t think we need to raise taxes.” He said of the Supreme Court’s decision, “To me it’s a bunch of words…. I don’t have a problem with the Supreme Court saying the Legislature is not fully

“We need to take a look at health insurance and (remove) the middle men in the health care system,” Hurst said. “No other reform has the price tag (like) the health care system.” According to Hurst, teacher health insurance plans are determined by their individual school districts, with each district offering a different level of coverage at a different cost. Hurst said at the very least, $200 million dollars can be saved through middle-man costs and repetitive fees, and at most, upward of $400 million. Fortunato said his

[8] October 17, 2014 entries are for Auburn only. [ LETTERS from page 5 ] confusing since the contest was for the best of Auburn. One of the finalists in the contest was not even in Auburn, nor was it in King County. As our local paper, you should not have even considered these votes. Because of this, many restaurant owners lost out on being recognized for their fine food, good service, and a gathering place for the local residents of Auburn. I do hope next year that

Again, congrats to all the winners. And to the residents of Auburn, please support your local businesses. They are the heart and soul of our community. – Janina Coan

By no means a smear campaign In response to other letters to the editor claiming that Jason Ritchie is running a smear campaign, he isn’t. All he has done is state that Dave

www.auburn-reporter.com Reichert has not voted in the interests of his constituents. Reichert voted for the government shut down that cost the tax payers $24 billion. He has voted against equal pay for women and is also anti-choice. Reichert has a history of towing the party line, even if it is in complete opposition to the desires of voters in his district. Moreover, he refuses to step out of the shadows and debate his opponent. Ritchie wants to represent the people of this congressional district, not

whoever gives him the most money. If running on the issues is a smear campaign, then politics has changed for the worse. – Alexandra Ring

Reichert leading the good fight I am writing to praise Congressman Dave Reichert for his contributions to the House of Representatives Task Force on Human Trafficking, which led to passing of his legisla-

tion to combat sex trafficking of foster children. His original bill, HR 4058, addresses certain risk factors that put foster children in danger of becoming victims of sex trafficking. This legislation was recently packaged with other bills addressing human trafficking, passed by Congress, and signed into law by the president. At a time when Congress is plagued by gridlock, it is comforting to know that our representative, Congressman Reichert, is able to compro-

mise and pass important legislation that protects some of the most vulnerable individuals in our society. I urge others to join me in casting their vote for Congressman Reichert this election. – Susie Aschenbrenner

Correction The Auburn Reporter published the wrong version of a John Torres photo for his guest editorial in last week’s edition.

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[ RACE from page 7 ] funding education. I don’t know where we are going to get it. I believe (that) is the Legislature’s job.” In terms of a tax increase, Hurst said, “At some point in time, we may need to partner with voters to raise taxes for education, but the Legislature can’t do it on its own.” The largest problem Hurst sees with raising taxes is that voters cannot be assured the money will be used solely for funding public education.

To remedy this, Hurst suggests the Legislature create a fourth state budget for the sole purpose of education. Currently, Washington state has three state budgets – the capital budget, the transportation budget and the operation budget, “which 50 percent of it (operation budget) already goes towards education,” Hurst said. The creation of a fourth education budget, Hurst said, may build voters’ confidence, because it could be assured the revenue in www.

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Clockwise, from upper left: Runners and walkers take off for the Rover Romp 3K and 5K during the Barktoberfest at Roegner Park. Donna Andrews has her dog, Nova, jump over Aly in a trick contest. Auburn Police Officer Chris Powell shows off his dog, Bojhan, who tracks criminals. Judy Craid, a volunteer at the Auburn Valley Humane Society, joins Slider, who is up for adoption. The FIDO drill team performs.

Barktoberfest and the Rover Romp 3K and 5K fun walk/run – the Auburn Valley Humane Society’s annual fundraising event for homeless and abandoned animals in the community – invaded Roegner Park last Saturday. The event included prize drawings, a pet costume contest, vendors, entertainment and food. The AVHS provides shelter, quality care and love for all the lost, mistreated and abandoned animals in Auburn. It uses every available resource to ensure that each animal is placed into a loving and forever home and promotes responsible pet ownership through education and outreach. To learn more, visit www.auburnvalleyhs.org.

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would Gunderson not have to pay for electricity, she would also make money off Puget Sound Energy by selling her excess energy. The conversion process was painless, Gunderson said. “They were so great,” Gunderson said. “In two days they had the panels up and ready to turn on. Then they got hold of Puget Sound Energy (PSE) and it was just a couple days later they came and put the meter in.” All told, including the $83 paid to PSE to get a new meter – one capable of measuring the energy she will likely feed back into the grid – Gunderson said she paid about $30,000 for the installation of the panels. “It’s a lot of money, but

[ FORMAT from page 1 ] But now this long-established way of doing business appears to be on the way out. To improve how it operates, the City Council is talking about dropping the subcommittee format in favor of general study sessions by the end of this year. The upshot is that by January, all seven councilmembers would be present at study sessions, hearing what they would have heard in the subcommittees, except that all

Pamela Gunderson and her son, Jack Kristen, in front of their Auburn home, newly equipped with solar panels to provide electricity and heat. SHAWN SKAGER, Auburn Reporter if their figures are true and add up, I’ll have it paid for in five years,” she said.

of them would hear it at the same time. On Monday afternoon, councilmembers met in a special session at City Hall to pore over sections of the City Code that provide for subcommittees and make the necessary deletions and additions to facilitate this change. The special meeting was sparsely attended, but it was the absence of one person in particular that drew the most comments. Former councilmember Virginia Haugen, who has vociferously criticized the

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members are caught in the middle, trying to figure out which direction to go in,” Backus said. Another consideration is the Open Public Meetings Act. Today, if two councilmembers serve on the same subcommittee, they cannot legally talk to each other about the issues outside of the meetings. “Going to the study session format allows three council members to talk about something without violating the Open Public Meetings Act,” Backus said.

[ FIGHT from page 11 ] when health has returned. After her chemotherapy treatments ended, Jane slowly started looking like her old self – healthy Jane, not cancer Jane. Part of reengaging with life is caring about the superficial things, at least to some extent. On the unforgettable day she met Larry David, the maître d’ had beforehand told her that she looked beautiful, to which Schwartzberg responded, “You have no idea how much I appreciate that.” • Don’t sugarcoat it. “If you want to really infuriate me, you’ll tell me that this whole mess is beshert, Yiddish for ‘meant to be’ – that it’s all part of a plan from a higher power,” she said. “Maybe terminal cancer is part of some crazy plan, but I promise you that these are the last things I want to hear from anyone.” Don’t sugarcoat or try to put a positive spin on what’s going on – in fact, it’s more of a comfort to Jane when others acknowledge that her situation stinks and that she is looking at a life that’s far different from, and likely to be shorter than, anything she’d imagined.

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RAVENS REMAIN UNDEFEATED The top-ranked Auburn Riverside volleyball team continues to roll. The Ravens (9-0-1) swept visiting Bonney Lake in a South Puget Sound League 3A match Monday night. Game scores were 25-10, 25-19, 25-16. Precious Atafua posted 11 kills and Kiana Drumheller had 10. Carson Heilborn dished out 24 assists. The Ravens visited Auburn Mountainview (8-1) on Wednesday, with results unavailable at press time.

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Auburn continued its winning ways on Oct. 9 with a 31-30 last-second win over Sumner in a South Puget Sound League 3A game at Sunset Chev Stadium. With no time left on the clock, kicker Caden Borden converted the

extra point following junior Kevin Clay’s 7-yard touchdown run, giving Auburn (3-1 in league, 4-2 overall) its third straight victory. Sumner falls to 1-3 in league, 3-3 overall. Auburn jumped out to a 17-0 first-quarter lead.

Senior Nick Kaatz connected with junior Malik Williams for a 38-yard touchdown pass. On the Spartans’ next possession, Auburn’s Jack Tuia scooped up a fumble, returning it 12 yards for a TD. Borden converted a 29-yard field

goal to put the Trojans up 17-0. After Sumner closed to within 17-13, Auburn’s Justin Ioimo scored on a 5-yard TD run with 41 seconds left in the second quarter to give the Trojans a 2413 halftime lead. The Spartans posted 17 points, including Josh Riley’s 14-yard run, that put the Spartans up 30-24 with just 50 seconds left on the clock. But Auburn responded with a game-winning drive. The Trojans travel to Bonney Lake at 7 p.m. Friday to take on the Panthers (1-3, 2-4).

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Auburn Mountainview’s defense came up big last Friday, forcing three turnovers and shutting out No. 9 Lakes 17-0 in South Puget Sound League 3A action at Auburn Memorial Stadium. The Lions are off to their best start in program history at 4-0 in league, 6-0 overall. The Lancers dropped to 2-2 league, 4-2 overall. Auburn Mountainview contained a Lancers offense that was averaging more than 42 points a game. Gresch Jensen, a junior quarterback and defensive back, led the way with his fourth interception of the season, stopping the Lancers’ opening drive. Auburn Mountainview also benefited from fumble recoveries by seniors Roman Grinchuk and Mika Kennar. Grinchuk also had a sack, as did sophomore Bitner Wilson and junior Antonio Corea. Senior linebacker Aeron Watson led the Lions with

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10 tackles. Jensen ran for 90 yards and a TD on 17 carries. Wilson had nine carries for 55 yards and a touchdown, and senior Nate Hardin contributed 61 yards. Juniors Gavin Robertson and Ryan Lacey each had four receptions for 42 and 56 yards, respectively. Kicker Devon Tandberg booted a field goal in the

contest. The Lions host heralded No. 4 Peninsula (4-0, 5-1) at 7 p.m. Friday at Auburn Memorial Stadium.

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only 35 yards on the ground and passed for 194. Auburn Riverside quarterback Kyle Suttrick finished the game with 18-of-30 passing, with an interception and the team’s lone touchdown – a 5-yard strike to Gavin Hettinger in the second quarter. Hettinger finished the game with 10 receptions for 125 yards and a TD.

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Bring canned and boxed food to support the Auburn Food Bank. For more information, call 253-931-3043. Harvest Party: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 31, Faith and Victory Church, 1302 A St. SE, Auburn. Trunk-or-treat (candy), a photo booth, hot cocoa and cookies. All ages are invited. Free. For more information, visit faithandvictory.com/cpt_events/harvestparty/ or contact Jeremy Ellis at 253-8880913 or ellis@faithandvictory.com. King County Library System Preliminary Budget Hearings: 7 p.m. Nov. 4, Auburn Library, 1102 Auburn Way S., Auburn. Public input welcome. Unable to attend in person? Comment online until midnight Nov. 6 at www.kcls.org/about/

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Kennedy Catholic High School Open House: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 5, high school, 140 S. 140th St., Burien. Meet teachers, talk to students, tour the new Milette Family Science Complex and visit the new William F. Eisiminger Athletic Field. Applications for the 2015-16 school year are due Jan. 12. For more information, visit www.kennedyhs. org/events.

Benefits Auburn Auxiliary Eagles Christmas Bazaar: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 19, 702 M St. SE, Auburn. All browsers and shoppers welcome. Featuring hand-crafted items, baked goods, wooden items, Seahawk items, jewelry, Scentsy, Tupperware, Lilla Rose, gift baskets and more from a variety of vendors. Lunch available for purchase. Proceeds supporting FUSION and the auxiliary’s kidney charity. Fall Bazaar: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 19, White River Buddhist Temple, 3625 Auburn Way N., Auburn. Featuring sushi, chicken teriyaki, udon curry, mochi and bake sale. You may dine in or take out. Farm produce and handicrafts. 253-833-1442, www.wrbt.org Second Annual Pumpkin Walk in the Park: 4-8 p.m. Oct. 25. Activities begin at Ilalko Elementary School, 301 Oravetz Place SE, Auburn. A fun, non-scary, familyoriented, pet-friendly event open to the community. Activities include: illuminated walk around the south loop path of the White River Trail lined with hundreds of carved pumpkins; hay bale maze provided by Reliance Church; festive photo op backdrop provided by Little Jack’s Corner; concessions available for purchase. Admission: $5 per person, $10 per family. Each admission ticket includes entry into a drawing for a $500 gift card. Loan a carved pumpkin and enter a second $500 gift card drawing. You will get your pumpkin back after the event. Proceeds benefit Auburn Schools and the Auburn Valley Humane Society. www. pumpkinwalkauburn.com Gettin’ In The Holiday Spirit Sale: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 1, Green River Community College campus, 12401 320th St., Auburn. Asking for donations of nonperishable food items to assist the food bank with holiday help or cash donations to help fight juvenile diabetes. More than 50 vendors and crafters selling items. For more information, contact Mary Kirkman at 206-383-9006 or myangelevents@gmail.com. Auburn Food Bank Harvest Breakfast: 7 a.m. Nov. 7, Grace Community Church, 1320 Auburn Way S. Come fill a table with friends and yourself. Fundraiser is a free for people to come and learn more about the food bank. Participants may consider making a contribution, but there is no minimum or maximum gift requested.

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Reservation deadline is Oct. 20. Sponsorship opportunities available. Registration and the breakfast start at 6:30 a.m. followed by the program from 7 to 8:30. For more information, call 253-833-8925, email debbiec@theauburnfoodbank.org, or visit www.theauburnfoodbank.org. Celebrate Change: 6-10 p.m. Nov. 7, Green River Community College, Lindbloom Center, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. Fundraising dinner, auction and concert. Proceeds from a silent auction to support Mt. Baker Middle School’s End Zone Academy club’s Free the Children project to build a one-room school house in Haiti. Proceeds from a dessert auction to support students going to the Dominican Republic for a Dare to Dream service trip June 20-27. Tickets: $30 adults, $10 children (under 18). For more information, contact Susan Winter at 206-930-0382 or email susan.celebratechange@gmail.com. To learn more, visit facebook.com/endzoneacademy. Pacific’s 25th Annual Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 8, Pacific Gymnasium, 305 Milwaukee Blvd. S. Holiday shopping and lunch. More than 30 vendors. Proceeds benefit the City of Pacific Senior & Youth Programs. For more information, contact JoAnne Futch at 253-929-1155 or jfutch@ ci.pacific.wa.us Holiday Bazaar/Craft Show: 9 a.m.3 p.m. Nov. 15, Auburn Valley YMCA, 1620 Perimeter Road SW. Local crafters on display and selling their handmade arts and crafts. Offerings include holiday gifts, decorations, jewelry, stocking stuffers and soaps. Free admission. For more information, contact Shanna Crane at 253-876-7556 or scrane@ seattleymca.org, or visit www.auburnvalleyymca.org.

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

Clubs, programs Auburn Noon Lions: Meets Tuesdays, noon, at the Auburn Parks, Arts & Rec Department, Les Gove Park, 910 Ninth St. SE. Rotary Club of Auburn: Meets noon, Wednesdays, Auburn Golf Course, banquet room, 29630 Green River Road SE. For information, visit www.auburnrotary.org.

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Friends of the Auburn Library Meeting: 7 p.m. Oct. 28. The Friends of the Auburn Library offers support by volunteering, hosting fundraising activities, sponsoring programs and services and increasing awareness of the library’s vital role in our community. New members are always welcome.

Auburn Morning Toastmasters: Meets every Thursday morning, 6:30-7:30, Auburn Chamber of Commerce, 108 S. Division, Suite B. Learn the fine art of communication and public speaking in a friendly supportive atmosphere. Visitors are welcome. For more information, call 253-735-1751 or visit www.toastmasters. org.

Retirement is Here – Now What?: 6:30 p.m. Oct. 30. Discuss what it means financially to be in “retirement”. With the challenges of maintaining your lifestyle and having cash for daily living expenses, being retired can become the biggest challenge of your life instead of the most relaxing. Discuss creating a financial plan while also learning techniques to pass on to the next generation. Bring your financial questions.

Rainier Audubon Society: 7 p.m. Oct. 20, Federal Way United Methodist Church, 29645 – 51st Ave. S. Membership meeting. Featured presenter is Jen Syrowitz, speaking about Audubon Washington activities.

Libraries

October Family History Month: 2-4 p.m. Saturdays. In celebration of Family History Month, volunteers from South King County Genealogical Society will be available for one-on-one assistance.

Auburn Library, 1102 Auburn Way S. 253- 931-3018. Library events include: CHILDREN & FAMILIES Spanish Story Times: 7 p.m. Oct. 16, 23, 30. Family program, all ages welcome with adult.

Algona-Pacific Library, 225 Ellingson Road, Pacific. 253-833-3554. Library events include:

Play & Learn: 10:30 a.m. Oct. 20, 27. Newborn to age 5 with adult. Have fun singing songs, telling stories, reading books, creating art and playing. Play & Learn is in English.

CHILDREN & FAMILIES Toddler Story Times: 10:15 a.m. Oct. 21 and 28. Ages 2 to 3 with adult.

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Afternoon Family Story Times: 1:45 p.m. Oct. 20, 27. Ages 3 and older with adult.

Emma Hill, a folksy, Americana-esque singer/songwriter from Alaska, performs at Longhorn Barbecue, 635 C St. SW, Auburn, on Friday. The performance begins at 6 p.m. Based in Anchorage, Hill and her musical partner, Bryan Daste (pedal steel, banjo), have recorded and released albums together since 2007. Denali is their fifth full-length album to date, all released on her own indie record label, Kuskokwim Records. COURTESY PHOTO.

Infant and Young Toddler Story Times: 10:15 a.m. Oct. 22, 29. Ages newborn to 24 months with adult. Toddler Story Time: 10:15 a.m. Oct. 23, 30. Ages 2 to 3 with adult. Preschool Story Time: 11 a.m. Oct. 23, 30. Ages 3 to 7 with adult. Super Saturday Family Story Time: 11 a.m. Oct. 25. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. 7th Annual Hallo-Wee! Story Time and Parade: 10:30 a.m. Oct. 31. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Boo! Wear your costume for a brief not-tooscary Halloween Story Time and a parade through the library. TEENS Study Zone: 5-7 p.m. Mondays. 3-5 p.m. Tuesdays. Grades K-12. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.

Preschool Story Times: 11 a.m. Oct. 21 and 28. Ages 3 to 5 with adult.

say in what goes on at the library for teens. You can also earn community service hours, develop leadership skills, and have fun. Looks great on a college or job application! Teen Book Club: 4 p.m. Oct. 21. “Cleopatra Confesses” by Carolyn Meyer. The book club meets once a month to discuss the book of the month and share what we’ve been reading. The first six teens to sign-up will receive a free copy of the book of the month. ADULTS

Teen Zone: 3:30-5 p.m. Wednesdays. Play video games, snack, get online, hang out, study, or pick-up a good book.

English as a Second Language (ESL) : 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. A formal class to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills.

Teen Writers’ Group: 3:30 p.m. Oct. 17. Meet other teen authors, share what you’ve been writing and have fun. Snacks will be served.

Computer Class: Please register. • Tablets 101, 3 p.m. Oct. 17. • One-on-One Help: 3-5 p.m. Oct. 20. • Microsoft Excel Level 1, 10 a.m. Oct. 25.

Teen Volunteer Recruitment Event, Library Volunteers Needed: 3:30 p.m. Oct. 20. The Teen Advisory Group (TAG) provides an opportunity for you to have a

Drop-In to Learn about eBooks: 2-3 p.m. Oct. 18. Get started with KCLS eBooks. Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.

Family Story Times: 10 a.m. Oct. 31. Held at the Pacific Community Center, 305 Milwaukee Ave., Pacific. All ages welcome, ages 6 and younger with adult. Super Saturday Family Story Time: 11 a.m. Oct. 18. All ages welcome with adult.

Baking With Books: 11 a.m. Oct. 18. Not all cookbooks are created equal. Pastry Chef Laurie Pfalzer combines two of her passions - baking and books - with discussion and tastes of recipes from select books for a class to both inform and delight. Learn about Laurie’s favorite authors, her book picks for comprehensive baking books (recipes for everything), books that explore the science behind baking, books that have great recipes and gorgeous prose, and books that treat you to amazing eye candy. Financial 101: 6:30 p.m. Oct. 23. If you are going to create long term wealth for your retirement, you must have a system. Learn the basic strategies that can help you build reserves of cash that can protect you and your family from emergencies while also providing you with needed cash for real opportunities. Bring your financial questions to a financial advisor that has nothing to sell, while leaving with financial tools you can pass on to your children.

MAKE-2014, Robot Garage: 11 a.m. Oct. 25. Presented by the Museum of Flight. Ages 8 to 12. Learn about the science and history of robots and the latest achievements of robots in space, on Earth and in the home. Use the Museum’s robotics kits to explore the basic engineering skills required to build a successful extra-terrestrial rover. TEENS Teen Zone: 3:30-5 p.m. Thursdays. Play video games, snack, get online, hang out, study, or pick-up a good book. Study Zone: 4-6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; 3-5 p.m. Wednesdays. Grades K-12. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors. ADULTS Computer Class: Registration required. Please sign up at the Information Desk or call 253-833-3554. • Internet Level 1, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 29. English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESL): 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Presented by Green River Com-

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munity College. A formal class to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills. MAKE-Fall 2014: Unleash your creativity and strengthen your science and technology skills at the same time with KCLS’ MAKE events, the new fall season of STREAM-based programs. If you can imagine something, you can learn to make it

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PUBLIC NOTICES 2014-0421-0422 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Hearing Examiner for the King County Council will meet in the Horiuchi Room on the 12th floor of the King County Courthouse, 516 Third Avenue, Seattle, Washington, on Wednesday, October 29, 2014, at the time listed, or as soon thereafter as possible, to consider applications for classification and real property assessment under Current Use Assessment Statute RCW 84.34, all listed hereafter; 1:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. 2014-0421 - E14CT017 – Thomas Dowling for property located at 39002 180th Avenue SE, Auburn, WA 98092; STR: NW-06-20-06; SIZE: 30.20 acres; REQUEST: Public Benefit Rating System; Tax #0620069010, #062006-9079 and #062006-9080. 2014-0422 - E14CT018 – Eileen Mayer for property located at 39523 180th Avenue SE, Auburn, WA 98092; STR: SE-01-20-05; SIZE: 4.45 acres; REQUEST: Public Benefit Rating System; Tax #012005-9087. Details are available from the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks, Rural and Regional Services Section, 201 South Jackson Street, Suite 600, Seattle, WA 98104; Phone (206) 477-4643. Dated at Seattle, Washington, This 17th Day of October 2014. Anne Noris Clerk of the Council Metropolitan King County Council King County, Washington Published in Auburn Reporter on October 17, 2014. #1147980. Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) propose to construct a 56-foot temporary COW/COLT Communications Tower. Anticipated lighting application is medium intensity dual red/white strobes. The Site location is 27 D Street SE, Auburn, King County, WA 98001, Lat: 47-1824.07, Lon: -122-13-29.24. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Antennas Structure Registration (ASR, Form 854) filing number is A0923991. ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS – Interested persons may review the application (www.fcc.gov/asr /applications) by entering the filing number. Environmental concerns may be raised by filing a Request for Environmental Review (www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentalrequest) and online filings are strongly encouraged. The mailing address to file a paper copy is: FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554. HISTORIC PROPERTIES EFFECTS – Public comments regarding potential effects on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Trileaf Corp, Marshall, m.hayes@trileaf.com, 2121 W. Chandler Blvd, Suite 203, Chandler, AZ 85224, 480850-0575. Published in Auburn Reporter on October 17, 2014. #1158680.

CITY OF PACIFIC Notice of PUBLIC HEARING October 14, 2014 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, October 27, 2014, at approximately 6:30 p.m., the City Council will conduct a public hearing during the regular City Council meeting for the purpose of taking public testimony for consideration of the 2015 revenue sources and to set the proposed Ad Valorem tax levies. This hearing will take place in the City Council Chambers at Pacific City Hall, 100 3rd Avenue SE, Pacific, Washington. All persons will have an opportunity to present their oral comments at the meeting. Those wishing to submit written comments may do so at the public hearing or by submitting them to the City Clerk by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 27, 2014. Amy Stevenson-Ness City Clerk City of Pacific Published in Auburn Reporter on October 17, 2014 and October 24, 2014. #1160015. October 14, 2013 CITY OF PACIFIC NOTICE SPECIAL MEETING Please be advised that the City Council of the City of Pacific will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, October 22, 2014, at 6:30 p.m.. at Pacific City Hall, Council Chambers, 100 3rd Avenue SE, Pacific, WA. The purpose of the meeting is to hold a workshop to discuss the 2015 Budget. Amy Stevenson-Ness City Clerk/Personnel Manager Published in Auburn Reporter on October 17, 2014. #1160295. APPLICATION FOR BOARD REPRESENTATIVE FOR DIRECTOR DISTRICT NO. 5 The Auburn School Board is seeking applications from interested citizens for the appointment of school board representative for Director District No. 5. Applications for this position will be closed at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 5. Please send applications to Ray Vefik, board president, 915 Fourth Street Northeast, Auburn, Washington 98002. Application letters should include a brief resume of qualifications, background, and reasons for interest in serving on the board. Interested citizens who wish further information on this position are encouraged to contact the superintendent of schools, Kip Herren, at (253) 931-4914. AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 408 915 Fourth Street Northeast Auburn, Washington Published in Auburn Reporter on October 17, 2014. #1160319.

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Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. SE. 253-931-3016 or www.auburnwa.gov. Senior activities include: • Senior Coffee Hours with the Mayor and Councilmembers: 10-11 a.m. the second Thursday of the month. • Lunch: Monday-Friday, Salad bar begins at 11:30, Main meal is served at noon. Cost: $3 donation for ages 60 and over, $6 for those younger than 60. • Movie Screenings: Wednesdays, 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. 50 cents 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. • Meals on Wheels: Senior services’ program offers home-delivered meals to home-bound seniors. For more information, call the center at 253-931-3016. PROGRAMS Volunteer opportunities: The center’s meals-on-wheels and respite programs need help to provide services to seniors. Please call 253-288-7441 or 253-931-3016, if interested. Auburn Respite: Nonprofit adult day care program serving the community needs volunteers to help its senior participants. The group meets weekly at the center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays. The program also serves clients on the second and fourth Tuesday, from 10 to 3. The program allows caregivers to enjoy a worry-free day off while the participant enjoys socialization, companionship and lunch. For more information, contact program director Sheila Pankratz at 253-875-9163. PROGRAMS Auburn Senior Activity Center Volunteer Banquet: 11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m. Oct. 24, senior center.

Federal Way. Featuring the Harmony Kings Chorus and Quartets, Jet Cities Chorus and Quartets. Local Federal Way barbershop choruses providing a cappella entertainment. Free admission. Refreshments will be served. For more information, visit harmonykings.org or jetcities.org.

Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Rec at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-noon, or online at www.brownpapertickets. com.

Twisted Tuesday’s First Class Comedy Showcase: 7-10 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday, the Station Bistro, 110 2nd St. SW, No. 125, Auburn. Live local acts. Free admission, door prizes. TheComedian Lig’e BIC Productions. Hosted by Carl Foggey.

“The Sound of Music”: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17, 18; 2 p.m. Oct. 19. Classic story is brought to the stage, featuring local talented actors of the Auburn Community Players. With innovative set design and voices that soar, the beloved musical by Rodgers & Hammerstein comes to life. Pre-sale tickets: $15 regular; $13 students, seniors ($20/$18 at the door).

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Teen Rock Spook-Tac-ular: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24. Great night of rock ‘n’ roll. Feature band, Clear The Chaos, will be joined by Insuburban Avenue and Static. Tickets: $5.

The Steve the Pretty Good Magician (Steve Hamilton) show takes the classics of magic, gives them a unique and funny twist and transforms his audience into hilarious magical assistants. Presented by AveKids, the full-comedy variety show comes to the Auburn Ave on Oct. 25. Show time is 1 p.m. Tickets are $8 and available by calling 253-931-3043, or going online at www. brownpapertickets.com/event/754198. COURTESY PHOTO.

AveKids, Steve the Pretty Good Magician: 1 p.m. Oct. 25. A full comedy variety show. Lots of audience participation of mirth, music and magic. The awardwinning show has toured North America to rave reviews. Tickets: $8. AveKids, “Hansel & Gretel”: 2 p.m. Nov. 1. When this well-known brother and sister duo decide to explore the woods without their parents’ permission, they run into a sweetie of a Top Chef who delights and dabbles in the art of confection. Hungry to create a new dish, this crazy kitchen witch tries to turn Hansel into her next meal, only to find that some things are best left uneaten. Presented by StoryBook Theater. Tickets: $8. Comedy at the Ave: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7 and 14. Top comedians compete for prize money in the 35th Annual Seattle International Stand-Up Comedy Competition. From its beginnings as a little contest in bars in 1980, it has grown into a touring festival, with 23 shows, in 26 days, in 17 different venues in cities throughout the Pacific Northwest. Recommended for ages 18 and above. Tickets: $20 regular; $18 students, seniors.

Senior Halloween Lunch: 11:30 a.m.1 p.m. Oct. 31

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Veterans Day Lunch: 11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m. Nov. 10, senior center. Celebrating veterans. Music from the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Band, guest speakers from veterans organizations. Suggested donation: $3 for ages 60 and older, $6 for 60 and under. A free quilt of valor to be given away as a door prize.

2014-15 Concert season: Performances at the Theater at Auburn Mountainview, 28900 124th Ave. SE, Auburn. ASO announces its 18th season of programs in its temporary home while the Auburn Performing Arts Center is being renovated. Concert lineup: • A Very Merry Valentine: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14, 15; 2:30 p.m. Feb. 15.

• A Grand Tour of Europe: 7:30 p.m. April 25, 26; 2:30 p.m. April 26. Season and single tickets available. Reserved season ticket seats $95 adults, $75 seniors. Reserved single ticket seats $34 adults, $27 seniors, $10 students. To purchase, call 253-8877777 or purchase online at www.auburnsymphony.org. AUBURN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CHAMBER SERIES Old World Masters: 7 p.m. Nov. 21, The First Christian Church of Kent, 11717 SE 240th, Kent. Four members of the Auburn Symphony Orchestra perform: Dvorak, String Quartet in F Major (The American Quartet); Haydn, String Quartet in D Major (The Lark); Mozart, String Quartet in B Flat Major (The Hunt). The concert is sponsored in part by the Kent Arts Commission. Festival seating: $17 adults, $10 students. Call 253-887-7777 or purchase online at www.auburnsymphony.org ELSEWHERE AMHS Band Dinner and Concert: 5:30 p.m. Oct. 16, Auburn Mountainview High School,28900 124th Ave. SE, Auburn. Performing AMHS bands include jazz ensemble, wind ensemble and concert band.

Concert is free. Dinner is from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. followed by the concert. Chicken teriyaki dinner with rice and salad for $7 per plate. Water bottles also available or bring your own beverage. www.RoarOfTheLions.org Rainier Youth Choirs Friends & Family Concert: 7-9 p.m. Oct. 16, First Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 19800 108th Ave. SE, Kent. Free concert kicks off RYC’s eighth season, ‘Imagine’. Concert includes Beatles, Temptations, Britten, Vaughn Williams, Stephen Hatfield, and Andrea Ramsey songs, and some beautiful folk song arrangements. www.RainierYouthChoirs.org Emma Hill: 6 p.m. Oct. 17, Longhorn Barbecue, 635 C St. SW, Auburn. Folksy, Americana-esque singer/songwriter from Alaska performs. For more information, visit www.emmahillmusic.com. Music at The Station Bistro: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 25, Bistro, 110 Second St. SW, Suite 125, Auburn. Dan Duval Trio performing jazz favorites and original compositions. The trio is a melodic and creative improvisational group that brings jazz alive with a mix of swing, bebop and Latin rhythms. All ages welcome. Fall Community Concert: 2 p.m. Oct. 26, St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 515 S. 312th St.,

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. No cover. For more information, call 253-887-8530. 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.

Poetry Poetry at The Station Bistro: 7-10 p.m., first Wednesdays 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. For more information, contact mcbreenpost@aol.com. Workshop: 2:30-4:30 p.m. Oct. 18, East Hill Friends Church, 22600 116th Ave. SE, Kent. Participants will create artwork and write poetry. Materials will be provided, however, participants are welcome to bring supplies of their own. Supplies include: magazines, construction paper, scissors, glue sticks and writing materials. No registration necessary. Come early and enjoy a walk along the Meditation Trail behind the church. Free.

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

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Dance Children’s Dance Theater Open House: Visit www.auburnchildrensdancetheater.com or call 253-887-8937 for program information. Located at 122 W. Main St. (entrance in back) Auburn Dance Academy: Visit www.auburndanceacademy.com or call 253-833-1891 for program information. The academy is located at 1811 Howard Road, Suite 100. Auburn Dance & Music Center: Visit www.auburndancecenter.com or call 253833-6773 for program information. The center is located at 306 Auburn Ave. Surrendered School of the Arts: Visit www.surrenderedschool.com or call 253-474-4881 for program information. Classes are on Tuesdays at Lifegate Auburn Foursquare Church, 307 E. Main St.

Museums WHITE RIVER VALLEY MUSEUM Hours: Noon-4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday and the first Thursday 6-8 p.m. Regular admission is $5 adults, $2 seniors and children. Children 2 years of age or younger are free. Free admission on the first Thursday and third Sunday of the month. For more information, visit www. wrvmuseum.org or call 253-288-7439. EXHIBITS Sole Obsession, 100 Years of Women’s Shoes from Kitten Heels to Power Pumps: June 18-Nov. 9. Presenting a range of dressy footwear, spanning from 1910 to 2010, and reflects upon the dramatic changes experienced by the women who wore them. More than 100 pairs of shoes from regional museums and private collections on display with examples of women’s cocktail and party apparel from the museum’s collection.

Galleries Auburn City Hall: Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Admission is free. 253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov. The Auburn Valley Creative Arts Gallery: 222 E Main St. E, Auburn. The group has monthly meetings and art demonstrations which are open to the public. To learn more, visit auburnvalleycreativearts.com.

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Rock Stars The City of Auburn Solid Waste & Recycling Department and Waste Management would like to recognize, thank, and congratulate, three Auburn neighborhoods for participating in and improving their neighborhood’s recycling programs: Laurelwood Mobile Home Park 3710 A Street SE

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Recycling programs have evolved and changed in the last few years, and sometimes recycling can be confusing! To help residents understand recycling changes we conducted three on-site recycle cart audits, distributed new recycling information and recycling collection bags, and provided helpful recycling tips to each home. We even had a “recycling gathering” for residents to answer recycling questions! Thank you for helping us reduce waste by recycling the correct items.

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“As a police officer and resident of the 31st District, I have been grateful for Senator Pam Roach’s support. She’s voted to protect individual rights while still making sure our officers and families are taken care of if a tragic event occurs. I stand by Senator Pam Roach and she has my vote!” Ron Smith, Police Officer, US Army Veteran

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After hearing Kent spends about $4.8 million per year to support the financially struggling ShoWare Center, City Councilman Jim Berrios pulled no punches with a pointed question to city staff. “For the next 30 years we’re tied to a debt, a payment to the City regarding ShoWare that’s going to be pretty significant especially when we start experiencing the big hits on the interest rate,” Berrios said at a heated council workshop on Oct. 7. “So $4.8 million per year is where we are at now. There’s been talk about the benefits of ShoWare to the city, can somebody say it outweighs the deficit? Can somebody honestly say that?” Ben Wolters, City economic and community developer director, quickly replied. “Sure I can,” Wolters said about the economic impact. “It’s $750 million over a 30year period.” “No, I’m talking about now,” Berrios said. “I don’t want a forecast. You’re just forecasting what it could be. Based on the last five years can you honestly say ShoWare has been a financial improvement to our city?” Wolters said he could say that based on an economic impact study in 2012 that showed the 6,025-seat arena brought in an estimated $25 million to the local economy in 2011, according to an economic impact analysis by Community Attributes, Inc. of Seattle. The consultant company concluded in its report that the arena “is a regional magnet, attracting more than one million visitors to Kent for sports events, entertainment, conferences, civic events and more.” Wolters then explained about how much revenue that brings in directly to the City budget. “It’s roughly about $500,000 to the city in

Businesses and restaurants wait for passersby in their booths at the Best of Kent and Taste of Kent expositions ShoWare Center on Oct. 9. The ShoWare has been home to the expos, which show off local businesses and restaurants in the area. ROSS COYLE, Kent Reporter terms of tax revenue from the sales tax and the admissions tax,” he said. The City spends about $4.8 million per year to support the City-owned arena by paying off construction bonded debt ($3.1 million), repaying an internal loan ($1.2 million) and covering operating losses ($500,000), City Finance Director Aaron BeMiller told the council. The arena is projected to lose $700,000 in 2014, BeMiller said. That will send the ShoWare Center operating losses to nearly $3.2 million since its opening in 2009, according to SMG (arena operator) income statements. Mayor Suzette Cooke jumped into the discussion to respond to Berrios and talk about the positive economic impact of the arena. “You can look at the number of businesses still open today because of ShoWare,” Cooke said. “We know specific businesses that kept their doors open because of people we brought into the city. Where would Kent be without ShoWare? There would be some missing businesses.” Cooke said the arena

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SMG oversees suite sales at all other events, a recent change to the original 30-year contract with the hockey team. “This gives us a good foundation to go back and look at the contracts and as we start working through the budget we will have additional conversations about the ShoWare,” said Council President Dana Ralph, with plans to put the arena on another workshop agenda. “The goal of the presentation was to bring us up to speed on exactly what the building is costing and where that money is coming from.” Boyce then summarized the challenge to City officials. “It’s safe to say that nothing is going to change unless we do something about the revenue coming into the ShoWare,” he said.

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events at the arena that do bring in a good chunk of money. But arena officials haven’t been able to halt the revenue losses. “Unless the ShoWare starts adding some massive revenue we’re pretty much down this track here for a good little while,” Councilman Bill Boyce said to BeMiller. “I see no other way out of this, correct?” “I think that’s a very reasonable statement,” BeMiller said. The City formed a Public Facilities District to issue $63.3 million in construction bonds to help build the arena. That annual debt service payment is about $3.8 million. The City receives a sales tax refund from the state that brings in about $700,000 per year to go towards debt service. The other $3.1 million in payment comes out of the city’s capital improvement fund. City officials planned when building the arena that event revenue would help pay the debt, but so far that hasn’t happened with the major financial losses. “Going into this we were projecting that we would have a net profit and that

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also has value because of graduations and other community events held at the ShoWare. She added not all value measurements are strictly in dollars. “One could look at cost comparisons to the Kent Senior Center,” Cooke said. “The senior center costs us a good $1 million a year for operations but I don’t know of anyone who would look to eliminating the Senior Center. That’s just operations because the debt has been paid off but we were in debt for years.” The council continues to take a close look at the $84 million ShoWare Center as part of its discussions about the 2015-16 City budget. Cooke proposed in her budget to the council that the City keep paying $500,000 per year out of the general fund to help cover the arena’s operating losses. SMG, which operates the arena, hasn’t been able to book as many as concerts as city officials had hoped to bring in more revenue. The Seattle Thunderbirds junior hockey team has a 30-year contract as the anchor tenant of the facility. Disney on Ice, the Harlem Globetrotters and the Ringling Bros. circus have become annual

profit would go towards debt service,” Wolters said. City officials also are spending $300,000 a year to pay debt out of a fund that was supposed to be used to build reserves to replace or make improvements to the ShoWare Center. “The other element that hasn’t worked out is the $300,000 really goes to replace the shortfall in sales tax,” Wolters said. “We were estimating closer to about $1 million (in sales tax revenue). What really skewed that is the streamline sales tax. These estimates were generated in 2006 and 2007 and assumed the tax structure we had at the time.” The City also borrowed $9.7 million from the City water fund (utility tax) to cover construction cost changes that boosted the cost to about $73 million. City officials are using $1.2 million each year from the capital improvement fund to repay that loan. The final $84 million arena construction cost included a $3 million state grant and payments from the general fund and capital improvement fund. “We’re obligated to pay back those bonds, we don’t have a choice,” Berrios said. “We’re kind of stuck with this. … My point is we’ve got to do something to improve our position. Turn every rock, look at every possibility. The suites aren’t all getting sold.” The T-Birds oversee arena suite sales at hockey games while operator

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Friday, October 17 valleymed.org/glowevents

Join us as we celebrate the 4th anniversary of GLOW and provide lifesaving mammograms for those in the community most in need. A portion of proceeds from the evening will be donated to The Breast Center at Valley Medical Center to help save lives. All you have to do is buy a ticket today! For more information and to purchase tickets, visit valleymed.org/glowevents.

Bring the Whole Family to ShoWare $24 Premium Seats are $18 each $40 Club Seats are $34 each Special Discount Code: PINK One lucky person will win a flyaway trip for two to Los Angeles to see the We Can Survive Concert powered by 5-hour Energy. Star-studded lineup including Taylor Swift, Pharrell Williams, Gwen Stefani, Lady Antebellum and more, October 24 LIVE at the Hollywood Bowl! Pink gate giveaway for the first 3000 spectators An exciting Thunderbirds v. Prince George hockey game at 7:35 PM

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