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City pulling plug on red-light cameras Crews are removing red light photo-enforced camera equipment at Auburn intersections.

BY ROBERT WHALE

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Those cameras had kept an eye on key Auburn intersections rain or shine, ever since June 2006, clicking photos, making short video clips of red-light runners. For those who ran afoul of the

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law, there were fines, even court dates. Many praised the red-light photo enforcement system, and many loathed it, deriding it as government overreach and, at base, a ploy to fatten the City’s coffers. But last week, Redflex Traffic Systems began removing all of

its above-ground equipment in Auburn, starting at the intersection of Auburn Way South and 4th Street Southeast, at Harvey Road and 8th Street Northeast, and in the various school zones. A contractor working for Redflex [ more CAMERAS page 7 ]

Man charged with ‘horrific abuse’ of boy BY ROBERT WHALE rwhale@auburn-reporter.com

STEP TO IT Gil Bortleson leads his tai chi class at the Auburn Senior Activity Center last Monday evening. The class is one of many offered through the Kent Parks, Arts and Recreation Department. For a complete listing of exercise classes,

activities and other recreational programming for all ages, call City Parks at 253-931-3043, or visit www.auburnwa.gov. RACHEL CIAMPI, Auburn Reporter

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Pacific leaders to host hearing on marijuana businesses BY SHAWN SKAGER sskager@auburn-reporter.com

At a public hearing hosted by the Pacific City Council at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, city residents once

again get to speak their minds on the future of marijuana businesses in the city. Because while the state may have legalized the recreational sale of marijuana via a voter initiative

more than a year ago, how cities deal with pot’s potential pitfalls is still uncharted territory, said Councilmember Clint Steiger. “At this point right now it’s a real cloudy and vague issue,”

Steiger said. “Our small town of 6,000 residents is not prepared to handle any kind of marijuana businesses, whether it’s sales, [ more POT page 7 ]

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Five months of “horrific abuse” inflicted upon a minor. Those are the blunt words King County Senior Deputy Prosecutor Mary Barbosa used in court to describe what 42-year-old Matthew Christenson of Auburn is alleged to have done to the 15-year-old son of the woman with whom he was living for eight months in 2014. Indeed, the official account of what happened in that one Highline-area apartment paints a terrible picture of wanton acts of malignant cruelty, including all-night ice baths, forced marches in the apartment building’s stairwell that lasted for hours and forcing the boy to live in the bathroom and sleep on the floor there. Acts that “by design did cause such pain and agony as to be the equivalent of that produced by torture,” according to prosecutors.

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Farmers market to move away from formal advisory board BY ROBERT WHALE rwhale@auburn-reporter.com

Ever since it opened in 2009 in the Sound Transit Plaza, the Auburn International Farmers Market has operated with an advisory board, which helped set and recommend fees and poli-

cies to the City. But that is likely to change, perhaps by Monday’s Council meeting. Daryl Faber, director of Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation, said recently that, six years in, with market policies and procedures firmly established, the City,

Market Manager Joanne MacNabb and others agree that the time when the market needed a formal board has passed. “It was deemed we could switch over to more of a friends-of-the-market-type group, where we are seeking volunteers,” Faber said.

At the first council meeting of 2015, Councilmember Rich Wagner asked Faber why, given that other entities that the City operates, for instance, Auburn Municipal Airport and Mountain View Cemetery, have advisory boards, why should the farmers market

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be any different? Faber responded that some do and others don’t. For instance, the Auburn Golf Course, Auburn Avenue Theater and the Auburn Senior Activities Center do not have advisory boards but are operated more under a wing of the Parks department. “When you look at the farmers market, it’s a consecutive event that runs 20 straight weeks — and we just felt that while the advisory board’s advice has always been official, customer comments and vendor comments could still be accepted through a regular motion of the Parks department versus having a formal advisory board,” Faber said. Faber said the City has notified all members of the present advisory board about the proposed change. “We have complete confidence that we’ll be able to

both use our volunteers, as we do at other community events, and staff that we have on board to continue to handle the operations of the market,” Faber said. “More along the lines of an event like Petpalooza,” suggested Mayor Nancy Backus. “Yeah,” Faber said. “While it happens consistently every week for those four months … and the advisory board has done a great job of putting all the keys in place over the last six years — it’s at a place now where we can keep its ongoing operations running smoothly and still rely probably on a lot of the same people who volunteer down there and provide advice for the operation of the market without there being a monthly meeting,” Faber said. The Auburn International Farmers Market is open from June to September.

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walkers. Also, trainers can recover up to 100 percent of per stall per day costs based on a stall efficiency factor and conservation of utilities. The 2015 season marks the 20th season of live racing at Emerald Downs. The Muckleshoot Indian Tribe is actively working toward acquiring the track. The Tribe is working on the required WHRC license application to own and operate Emerald Downs and its off-track wagering facilities. In addition to the 20-percent increase in average daily overnight purses, every unplaced starter will receive a $200 participation fee (up from $125), and horses competing in races at 1 1/16 miles or longer will be offered additional purse money.

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Larger purses and lower costs will greet horsemen for the 2015 live racing season at Emerald Downs. The track has announced several incentives to complement last month’s announcement that daily purse distribution would increase approximately 20 percent for the 70-day meet that runs April 18 through Sept. 27. The new trainer participation incentive program includes: early-bird movein bonus (February-May), reduced start-up costs (first eight bags of bedding per stall provided) and lower fees on both dorm rentals and mechanical hot-

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MISS AUBURN SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT Field of 14 contestants • Finals, 6 p.m. Jan. 24, Lindbloom Center, GRCC • www.missauburn.org

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• Education: Green River Community College • Platform: Anxiety and Stress Management • Talent: Pointe dance • Sponsor: Kiwanis Club of the Valley

• Education: Auburn Mountainview High School • Platform: Make-A-Wish Alaska & Washington • Talent: Vocal, classical • Sponsor: Waste Management

• Education: Green River Community College • Platform: Sports & Activities for Youth • Talent: Dance • Sponsor: Longhorn Barbecue

• Education: Auburn High School •Platform: Prevent Discrimination Against Homosexuals • Talent: Pastel painting • Sponsor: Auburn Chevrolet

• Education: Lake Washington Institute of Technology •Platform: Positive Body Image • Talent: Vocal • Sponsor: Oddfellas Pub & Eatery

• Education: Green River Community College •Platform: Allergy Awareness in Public Schools • Talent: Karate demonstration • Sponsor: Don Small & Sons

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• Education: Green River Community College • Platform: Preventing Childhood Obesity through Movement and Dance • Talent: Lyrical dance • Sponsor: Auburn Noon Lions

• Education: Green River Community College • Platform: Cultural Awareness • Talent: Vocal, “Entre Tus Alas” • Sponsor: American Solutions for Business

• Education: Auburn Riverside High School • Platform: Eating Disorder Awareness • Talent: Classic painting • Sponsor: Rotary Club of Auburn

• Education: Thomas Jefferson High School • Platform: Raising Awareness About the Dangers of Underage Drinking • Talent: Jazz dance • Sponsor: Sound Credit Union

• Education: Auburn High School • Platform: Auburn Valley Humane Society • Talent: Vocal • Sponsor: Jerry Honeysett

• Education: Gonzaga University • Platform: Live United: Promoting Volunteerism in Today’s Youth • Talent: Violin, “Master of Puppets” • Sponsor: Scotty’s General Construction

• Education: Green River Community College • Platform: Supporting Positive Body Image in Young Women • Talent: Opera vocal • Sponsor: Kiwanis Club of Auburn

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• Education: Auburn Mountainview High School • Platform: Ronald McDonald House: Providing Kids with a Home Away From Home • Talent: Jazz Dance • Sponsor: Molen Orthodontics

• Education: Auburn Riverside High School • Platform: Partnering with World Vision to Build A Better World • Talent: Vocal, “Once Upon A Dream” • Sponsor: Cascade Eye & Skin Centers

• Education: Auburn High School, GRCC •Platform: Rehabilitation of Wounded Warriors • Talent: Vocal • Sponsor: Marlene’s Market & Deli

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• Event: Miss Auburn Scholarship Pageant, with Miss Auburn Outstanding Teen Pageant (MAOT). • Schedule: 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23; 6 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 24 (finals) • Stage: Green River Community College, Lindlboom Center, 12401 SE 320th St. • Fields: 14 for Miss Auburn; 4 for Miss Auburn Teen • Reigning queens: Jacque Guyette, (Miss Auburn); Vivian Dao (MAOT) • Program: Sponsored by the Auburn Noon Lions Club, the event is an official preliminary to the Miss Washington and Miss America Scholarship Pageants. People’s Choice Award to benefit the Auburn Food Bank. • Tickets: $40 for both nights if purchased online at www.brownpapertickets.com, or $25 per night if purchased at the door. • Information: Tickets, full bios, history at www.missauburn.org

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Jan. 6 Ticket taker: 8:42 a.m., 101 Auburn Way S. Some would-be-ticket thief tried to thieve scratch lottery tickets from Safeway. Weapons offense: 7:33 a.m., 900 block of Oravetz Road Southeast. According to police, “a suspicious circumstance was investigated,” leaving the public to exercise its imagination about what that “suspicious circumstance” might have been. Theft: Overnight, 400 block 8th Street Southeast. An unknown suspect smashed the rear window of a Chevy Blazer and entered to steal a speaker.

Accident: 4 p.m., (Auburn). Firefighters responding to a report of an accident found a car that had smacked into a tree, with moderate damage. The man who’d been driving the car had already gotten out on his own, and bystanders were administering first aid to a cut on his nose. Firefighters took over care of the man, provided care for his

Carbon monoxide alarm: 5 p.m., (South Auburn). Firefighters used a four-gas detector to determine that there was no accumulation of carbon monoxide in a home where a carbon monoxide was in full throat. Turns out, the detector was malfunctioning.

Theft: Overnight, 12200 block of Southeast 284th St. Thieves stole a dump trailer valued at $14,500.

Jan. 11 Warrant: 5:38 a.m., Auburn. Police arrested a youth on a confirmed DSHS warrant for rape of a child and booked him into King County Juvenile detention. Shoplifting: 1:52 p.m., 1101 Outlet Collection Way SW. Despite a man’s best effort to steal a jacket from Marshalls at the Outlet Collection Mall and get away with it, police busted him a short distance from the store, booked him for theft and returned the jacket to the store. Assault with firearm: 9:20 p.m., 1500 block of 21st Street Southeast. By shooting a handgun where he shouldn’t have, a man lodged a bullet in a 7-Eleven. wounds and transported him to St. Francis Hospital for more care.

Jan. 10 Tent fire: 9:03 p.m., (south Auburn). Firefighters hiked into an open land area north of the Muckleshoot Smoke Shop where a homeless camp tent was ablaze. Firefighters used water extinguishers and dirt to choke the life out of the fire.

Jan. 11 Aid call: 12:40 p.m., (Pacific). After firefighters and King County Medics treated and stabilized an older man in the throes of a diabetic emergency, medics transported him to MAMC.

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● Q U O T E O F N O T E : “It is the wrong direction for our energy policy. Our nation must face the reality of global climate change and take steps

to reduce carbon emissions.” – Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA), who opposes the Keystone XL pipeline legislation.

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Plenty on the line during 2015 session

Gov. Jay Inslee says he is approaching this session of the Legislature “very differently” than he did in his first two years as the state’s chief executive. In 2014, he talked about the need to hold steady and allow the recession to recede enough for residents and businesses to begin righting themselves. He offered an array of policy ideas and nudged lawmakers to pass them. When they didn’t act on a transportation package he sounded politely frustrated. And when they left Olympia on time, he couldn’t contain his pleasure. Inslee stopped holding steady in mid-December when he put forth arguably the largest – friends say boldest – tax-andspend proposal of any governor in state history. His desire to inject billions of additional dollars into public schools and the transportation system and pay for it with proceeds of new taxes on carbon emissions and capital gains is the kind of stuff Inslee’s stoutest allies have been waiting to see from him since he took office. Inslee’s natural political tendency is to launch big ideas to try to enlarge and extend the ideological playing field for social liberals and environmentalists. And he had done so with his “vision” for the state. “We have a new suite of challenges,” he said. “We have a plan to move the state forward and not fall behind.” Inslee is smart enough to know it won’t be easy to get his ambitious agenda through a Republican-controlled Senate in its entirety, let alone with any of its signature pieces intact. He says his ideas are intended to start a conversation with lawmakers, so now he will be watched closely to see how he carries on the conversation. Inslee’s been criticized for not engaging deeply enough in the rigors of negotiating agreements and, when he does submerge himself, it’s not as an arbiter or Jerry Cornfield

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Lighten up, pedestrians Regarding: “Motorists, beware of pedestrians” (letter to the editor, Auburn Reporter, Jan. 9): I agree with his remarks as I like to take a daily walk, but I am also a automobile driver. It would be so helpful if people who walk, especially at night, would wear light-colored clothing. Black is a popular color, but difficult to see at night on streets that are not well lit or in the early morning hours. – Claudia Board

Policy will lead to more crime I saw the KING 5 report on “catch and release” policy about to be implemented by King County in the near future. I realize the county has budget problems; however, its primary fiduciary responsibility is public safety.

took odd jobs to help put food on the table and pay the family bills. In those days, no bank would lend money to college students. Following World War II, there was new hope. The GI bill paid for veterans to complete their college or trade school education. My father, for example, graduated from trade

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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. I believe the current positive affirmation criminals receive confirming there is no downside to crime and it pays very well is sufficient. This program should be very beneficial to the criminal community. They will be able to continue residential burglaries, stealing from mail boxes and following UPS and FedEx trucks the same day with almost no interruption in service.

Making college affordable is vital to America When my parents graduated from high school in 1936, a college education was too expensive for the son of a copper miner and the daughter of a plumber. Eighty years ago, our country was in the middle of the Great Depression and teens

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schools in Seattle and Chicago and became a journeyman electrician, thanks to Uncle Sam. In the 1960s, the federal government introduced the work-study program, allowing students from middle- and low-income families to work their way through college. I found jobs and fortunately didn’t have to borrow money to complete my degree.

I sympathize with the recent letter writer who feels he doesn’t get his money’s worth from his homeowners association. I don’t stress over my homeowners dues since I pay my property taxes directly and not as part of a mortgage. Since I pay more in property taxes in a month than my homeowners dues are for a year, it makes the homeowners dues seem almost trivial. The letter writer should check his mortgage statement (assuming he carries a mortgage). Perhaps it will make him feel better to know the state and county are ripping us off far more than our homeowners associations. I also see two recent letters complaining about our overpriced water and sewer for homeowners. I even found a ray of sunshine in this steaming turd. [ more LETTERS page 6 ]

Today, it is a much different story. Student loans are the norm rather than the exception. As a result, student loan debt has shot past $1.2 trillion and more than 20 percent of American households have student debts averaging $33,000. Student loan debt is even more common among dependent undergrads from low- and middle-income families. The Department of Education reports that in 2012, 44 percent of these students had student loan debts of more than $12,400. [ more BRUNELL page 6 ]

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I can retire in a few years and take all my assets with me to a lower cost of living area. Of course, I will miss seeing a giant tunnel in Seattle for traffic being built next to the ocean in an earthquake zone. At least our tax dollars aren’t wasted on something stupid in Washington. – Dennis Doucette

There’s a better way of doing things Per an article in the Auburn Reporter and noise around town about a mistake on license renewal notices sent to business owners in Auburn: I am surprised that with all the electronics at City Hall these days we did not have a message popping up on a telephone to explain and apologize for the error on the part of the City. Our government is supposed to serve our residents and taxpayers, not frighten them with bills that

are many times larger than they should be with no quick way to resolve the problem. Though many people make good use of computers when they are unduly startled by a piece of mail, many of us reach for the nearest telephone. The City has very modern computer systems that do many things. Some of those systems are left up and running 24 hours a day, and public money pays to keep government-owned buildings operational (huge utility bills). I believe “efficient” and “frugal” should be key words in the vocabulary of our elected officials and the department directors who are in charge of the actual day-to-day operation of our City. Research has proven that lots of man hours are wasted by private and public employees who spend unnecessary time “online.” However, maybe our finance department in Auburn would be happy to have a new “call receiving” application that would make their jobs even more “user friendly” and make sure that they have a way to respond quickly to simple errors.

We have many good employees at the City of Auburn, and if we can give them a better way of doing things, why not give it a shot? – Virginia Haugen

Reichert doesn’t support you This week in the House of Representatives, your Dave Reichert (R-WA, 8th District) voted to take authority away from the Department of State and give it to Congress so the Keystone pipeline can pass. Then he voted against requiring the Keystone pipeline to pay into the Oil Spill Liability Trust. He voted to deregulate the banking industry so it can again speculate and maybe this time bring the economy down. He voted to increase from 30 to 40 hours a week the number of hours defining full time. Then he voted against a bill that would exempt veterans from the increase if it affects veterans negatively. Still think he supports you?

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[ BRUNELL from page 5 ] Adding insult to injury, when these students graduate, many can’t find work in their degree fields and end up in jobs that were once the domain of high school students. This widespread under-employment, with its lower salaries, is one of the reasons student loan default rates are 14 percent higher than for mortgages, cars and credits cards, according to the Wall Street Journal. A big contributor to student indebtedness is skyrocketing tuition. Since the 1970s, tuition has shot up by 1,000 percent, while the consumerprice index climbed by 240 percent. By 2010, it took 36 percent of annual household income to pay the average private four-year tuition, up from 16 percent in 1970. Frank Mussano and Robert Losue, co-authors of “College Tuition: Four Years of Financial Deception,” focus on three reasons for mushrooming tuition: reduced teaching loads, higher number of administrators and extravagant buildings, such as luxury dorms. The U.S. Department of Education reports that the number of college administrators has increased 50 percent faster than instructors since 2001. For example, the University of Minnesota added 1,000 administrators in the past decade, and now there is one administrator for every 3.5 students on the Minneapolis campus. Second, the average professor spends much less time in the classroom, even though enrollments are increasing. Third, higher education construction spending has doubled since 1994. Mussano and Losue argue that higher education needs performance audits, much like those the government conducts on defense contractors, hospitals, social agencies and other businesses that get tax dollars. They believe the resulting cost reductions could bring tuition increases more in line with the consumer price index. Whether you agree with them or not, the fact is the traditional college education on a university campus is slipping away from many families. While it may open new opportunities for on-line universities, in the long run, it is not good for America. Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He can be contacted at theBrunells@msn.com.

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[ CORNFIELD from page 5 ] mediator, but as a partisan participant. With two years under his belt, he’s expecting a different tack this session. “I know legislators better,” he said. “Having longer relationships help.” In the meantime, what transpires in this session will be part of the foundation on which the 2016 gubernatorial election will be conducted. That adds an intriguing and different element to the session as well. Inslee – and any Re-

as the end of January but is weather dependent,” Hinman said. It was the marked drop every year since the cameras went live in the number of infractions issued, that the system was no longer paying for itself, and the message it sent to out-of-town visitors that soured City leaders on its Arizona-based vendor and as it turned out, on the system itself. By a 4-3 vote, the City Council late last year said no to contracting with a new vendor, GATSO, Inc. of Maine. By so voting, and with no plans to re-up with Redflex, whose contract was up on Dec. 31, the vote effectively ended the eight-year-old red-light photo enforcement program. The system first went live at several intersections on June 30, 2006. Over time the City added cameras to patrol speeds in school zones. Inslee said, his voice braced with passion as he slipped easily into a rhetorical rhythm about his agenda. Doing nothing this session puts 4- and 5-yearolds in Washington in jeopardy of not getting access to early childhood education, not growing up in a cleaner environment and not being able to get to work, he said. “They are the people at risk here, not me,” he said.

publican state lawmaker contemplating a challenge to the Democratic governor – will want to be viewed by the public as a uniting, not polarizing figure. Yet, at the same time, they can’t be tabbed as sell-outs by the grassroots of their own parties. There are those eyeing Inslee through the prism of politics who think he has the most to lose by what occurs this session. Some might even think it will make or break his chances at re-election. “The people who have the most to lose here are our grandchildren. They are in great jeopardy,”

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[ POT from page 1 ] production or anything else.” The council is pondering four draft ordinances that would either impose regulations on zoning and licensing of recreational marijuana businesses in the city, ban only medical marijuana or ban all marijuana businesses in the city. The council also has the option of imposing another temporary moratorium to buy more time to hash out the issue. The first of the ordinances under consideration would add chapter 5.12 to the Pacific Municipal Code, laying out the regulations for licensing recreational businesses in the city, including penalties for violating the proposed code. The ordinance would work hand-in-hand with the already established Washington State Liquor Control Board’s rules for recreational marijuana businesses and specify where such a business could be located. It directs that businesses be located at least 1,000 feet away from schools, playgrounds, recreational centers, child cares, public parks, public transit centers, libraries or game arcades. It would ban processors, producers or retail recreational pot businesses everywhere except in lightindustrially-zoned areas in the Pierce County portion of the city. Chapter 5.12 of the code would establish security requirements and procedures necessary to deal with any disturbances or unlawful activity. In addition, the new regulations would require the busi-

nesses to control the visibility of activities and the emissions of any odors, smoke, debris, dust, fluids or other substances. The second proposed ordinance would add a new chapter (20.78) to the City code, requiring recreational pot businesses to obtain licensing from the WSLCB in addition to a City business license and a conditional use permit. The new chapter would reiterate Chapter 5.12’s location restrictions and indemnify the City from any liability regarding the businesses. The third ordinance, if passed, would add Chapter 20.79 to the City’s municipal code, thus placing an outright ban on any medical marijuana businesses in Pacific. The ban would prohibit any medical marijuana dispensaries or businesses, including collective medical gardens, until “such time as the City Council has made a finding that the Washington State Legislature has adopted a regulatory and enforcement system for medical marijuana uses that satisfies the enforcement priorities established by the federal government.” The ban also would encompass delivery of medical marijuana within city limits. Pacific has four medical marijuana dispensaries operating within its boundaries all without business licenses. Another option is for the council to ban all marijuana businesses in the city, recreational or medical. According to Councilmember Katie Garberding, who served on the City’s Marijuana Uses Advisory Committee as

a private citizen this past summer, no pot business is good business for the city. “I’m totally against it because there are so many people out there that believe marijuana is not an addictive or gateway drug,” Garberding said. “But it is, in my opinion. And there is really no reason for medical marijuana anymore. They can buy it at a recreational store if they need it. (Medical marijuana) is completely unregulated.” Also a concern for Garberding — marijuana edibles and their potential appeal to children. “The packaging does not look much different than packaging of gummy worms and other candy that kids would buy in the store,” Garberding said. “I went into one of our two – now it’s four – medical marijuana stores, and it looks to me that they just go to the dollar store and buy prepackaged candy and gummy worms and just infuse them and repackage them.” In July, City Attorney Carol Morris recommended the following. “The City Attorney recommends a ban on medical marijuana uses. If the City decides to allow recreational marijuana uses, they should be limited to one zone (that can absorb the most intense secondary land-use impacts) and a licensing ordinance should also be adopted. The City may also decide to ban recreational marijuana uses.” After the public hearing the city council could vote on the issue as soon as its next regular meeting, Jan. 26.

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The City of Sumner’s plans to turn its now defunct golf course west of East Valley Highway into a major warehouse site have drawn it and Auburn’s leaders into effecting a likely readjustment to a small part of their mutual city limits. Pablo Para, traffic engineer for the City of Auburn, said this week that that would make sense because part of the development plan calls for changes to the access at Stewart Road to improve circulation and safety for the warehousing site. Also, Para said, most of the development that is to be served by that section of the revamped Stewart Road project is entirely within the city of Sumner. “And it would help to create a better delineation in terms of maintenance responsibility and emergency response for the cities to modify the boundaries in that area,” Para said. City engineers expect the interlocal agreement and the boundary adjustment to come before the Auburn City Council for a vote within a month, possibly as early as next Monday’s regular meeting. “Sumner does have a

State Sen. Joe Fain, R-Auburn, takes the oath of office on Monday in Olympia. COURTESY PHOTO

Fain sworn in for second term PELOZA ELECTED SCATBD CHAIR Bill Peloza’s peers have elected him as chair of the 2015 South County Area Transportation Board (SCATBd). The board is comprised of elected officials from 16 South King County cities, representative of King and Pierce Counties, the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma, the Puget Sound Regional Council, Sound Transit, South Sound Chambers Coalition, the Transportation Improvement Board and Washington State Department of Transportation.

As state lawmakers gathered at the Capitol campus for the first day of the 2015 legislative session on Monday, Sen. Joe Fain, R-Auburn, was sworn in for a second term representing South King County’s 47th District following his reelection in 2014. “Our priorities for 2015 are both ambitious and attainable,” Fain said. “We need to make meaningful investments to reduce traffic and improve our transportation system, and we must provide the resources our schools need to prepare every student for college or career.”

[ ABUSE from page 1 ] Barbosa last week charged Christenson, 42, with one count of second-degree

Fain re-affirmed the oath of office during the Senate’s opening proceedings with Washington State Supreme Court Chief Justice Barbara Madsen and Secretary of State Kim Wyman.

Elsewhere Sen. Pam Roach took the oath of office for a seventh term as a state senator, more than any woman in state history. A majority of the Senate’s 49 members then selected the 31st Legislative District lawmaker to serve as their president pro tempore in 2015-16. She will preside over the Senate when the lieutenant governor is not available. “It is a tremendous honor to continue serving our legislative district and to take on the job of president pro tem,” said Roach, R-

rural Auburn. “If you had told me in 1991 that I would become the first woman elected to seven terms in our state Senate, I would not have believed it – but the people keep hiring me for another four years. ... Rep. Drew Stokesbary, R-Auburn, took the oath of office to begin his first term in the state House of Representatives. “I am honored to be a voice for the people of the 31st Legislative District,” Stokesbary said. “I am excited to work on the issues facing our state, especially fully funding education, and passing a balanced, sustainable budget on time and without raising taxes..” Stokesbary will serve on three House committees including appropriations, which writes the state budget, judiciary, which examines civil and criminal law, and finance, which oversees Washington’s tax code.

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And met Christenson. “In no time, Christenson moved himself into her life and into her home,” court records say, and “she reported that he quickly took over her life and controlled her behavior.” According to court records, Christenson did not want the woman on medication and told her to stop taking an anti-depressant. According to court records, the woman and Christenson drank heavily and smoked marijuana, and Christenson told her that “her kids were evil and put evil spirits in their apartment.” According to court records, investigators found the woman “seemingly unable or unwilling to stop the abuse or protect her child,” including the alleged ice baths. Asked why the ice baths, the woman speculated that “it was to reduce the swelling and bruising from the beatings Christenson inflicted.”

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LET’S GET CERTIFIED WORKSHOP COMING TO AUBURN The Washington State Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE) is putting on a Let’s Get Certified workshop Jan. 22, from 4:30 to 6 p.m., at the Auburn Library, 1102 Auburn Way S. OMWBE is a leading agency in certifying minority and women-owned businesses, so those businesses may obtain state contracts and procurement opportunities. The purpose of the workshop is to inform all of the various certifications that are available as an entrée into government contracting. The workshop is free and open to the public for any business or private individual thinking of starting a business to attend. Visit: omwbe.wa.gov/ certification/ for more information.

Turning the page on his bookstore Owner is ready to sell, but Finally Found Books is expected to stay open BY ROBERT WHALE rwhale@auburn-reporter.com

It’s light and airy, with plenty of room between the many shelves to browse. Fresh gourmet coffee is in the pot, piping hot from Camano Island Coffee Roasters, and Fred Astaire, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holliday and Bessie Smith are always ready to set that laid back mood over the PA system. There’s a comfy assortment of couches and chairs on which to read, chat and take it all in. But a rumor going around says Finally Found Books at 3705 Auburn Way N. is about to close shop. Not so, says owner Todd Hulbert. Yes, his store’s for sale. But chill out, book lovers – it’s not going anywhere. “The scoop is that the bookstore’s going to remain, it’s profitable. It can make a reasonably good living for somebody. It’s just that there’s lots of opportunities out there, and

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Todd Hulbert is selling Finally Found Books but reassures customers that the north Auburn bookstore is not going anywhere. ROBERT WHALE, Auburn Reporter for me, sitting behind a desk isn’t where I want to be,” Hulbert said. Hulbert pauses, looks out beyond the desk to the four to five customers browsing the wares just before closing time, and picks up the thread. “Business is OK. I mean, it’s not

effort of D.A.R.E (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) officers, school resource officers, school security officers and educators. “It is what Mr. Elliott Elliott does behind the scenes that sets him apart from anyone else,” said Terri Herren, Auburn Mountainview principal. “He takes time to mentor students, reinforces the importance of education and shows genuine concern for their wellbeing.”

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a business anybody’s ever going to get wealthy on. It would provide for the right person. For me personally, there’s a lot better opportunities for me to make money, and I’m not getting any younger. I need some retirement,” Hulbert said. Hulbert opened up at the site next to Nielsen Brothers Flooring in August of 2013 because the store’s first site in Black Diamond, just down the street from the famed Black Diamond Bakery, was too far off the beaten path to make a go of it, despite heroic efforts. “The bookstore in Black Diamond had been there for 18 years,” Hulbert said. “The previous owner actually closed it up. I went in … and wanted to reopen the store there and give it a try. We spent a year and a half in that building prior to moving to Auburn. When I started looking for a building, I was trying to find the best market location. We figured that being down here in the valley, somewhere between Kent and Auburn, would give us a great locale.” Before getting into the book business, Hulbert worked for 15 years in online commerce. About 5 percent of the store’s inventory is new, from new best

fice of the Superintendent of Public Instruction recently announced. A project of the National Title I Association, the State Title I Distinguished Schools Program publicly recognizes qualifying Title I schools for the outstanding academic achievements of their students. It highlights the efforts of schools across the country making significant improvements for their students. Chinook is being recognized for closing the achievement gap in reading.

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Heart and Mouth Connection: The link between heart disease and oral health

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infected blood travels, including the lining of your heart and blood vessels, is exposed to disease causing bacteria. Studies have demonstrated that the specific oral bacteria strains that cause gum disease have been discovered in the infected lining of diseased blood vessels. Bacteremia is the technical term for infected blood. Untreated periodontal disease can lead to bacteremia. [ more DR. RICH page 13 ]

Q. I don’t feel I need

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I am glad breast cancer does not run in your family, but I still think you need yearly mammograms for one big reason: Seventy-five percent of women who get breast cancer have no risk factors. The idea that it does not run in

your family might make you feel better, but it is unfortunately not a safety valve. Most cancers are just bad luck, and for best results, you want to catch them early.

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than $300 billion each year. Controlling risk factors that include diet, exercise, smoking, obesity, blood pressure and cholesterol can reduce the death and disability rate from CVD. Most of us have seen that list before and understand its importance. An additional risk factor for CVD that most people have been unaware of, until now, is periodontal disease. So what are the signs of periodontal disease? Red, swollen gums. Bleeding of any kind when you brush or floss your teeth. Gums that seem to be shrinking or pulling away from your teeth. A bad taste or pus when you push on a swollen area of gum. Loose teeth or pain when you bite down or chew. These are all signs of an active periodontal infection. In this situation, there is oral bacteria circulating in your bloodstream, which means that anywhere this

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tion of your oral health can reveal clues about your overall health. A proper dental exam and review of your medical history can help your dentist and hygienist pick up early warning signs of other diseases like diabetes, cancer, autoimmune diseases and heart disease. Since February is American Heart Month and is coming fast, this article will focus on the oral-systemic connection as it relates to diseases of the heart and blood vessels. Cardiovascular disease (CVD), which includes heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure – is the No. 1 killer of men and women in the United States. In fact, heart disease kills more women than all forms of cancer combined. Cardiovascular disease costs this country more

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The expressions, “My heart was in my throat” or “in my mouth” have often been used in years past to describe a feeling of extreme nervousness or fear. Increasingly, researchers are finding that there may be much more to this old phrase than describing a simple case of the jitters. The health of your heart may be directly affected by the health of your mouth. Sound crazy? Read on … There are two basic connections between the condition of your heart and the health of your mouth. First, multiple studies have shown that people who have moderate or advanced periodontal (gum) disease are almost twice as likely to also have heart disease than those who have healthy gums. Second, the condi-

Best to get yearly mammograms

A friend of mine was told by her doctor that it is OK to skip years in between getting mammograms, but my doctor told me that was a bad idea. Who do I believe?

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years is bad advice and so do most credible medical societies who have reviewed the scientific literature and randomized medical trials regarding the risks and benefits of mammography, such as the American Cancer Society, the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the American College of Surgeons, and the Society of Breast Imaging. The radiation risks associated with getting a mammogram are almost zero, and the benefits of early detection are bountiful. We recommend getting yearly mam-

Michael J. Ulissey, M.D., is a partner at the Breast Diagnostic Centers of Auburn and Federal Way. He received his medical degree from Texas A&M University, College of Medicine and subsequently served as a physician in the U.S. Navy. His career since has been a mix of private practice, academic teaching and research in the fields of breast imaging, breast cancer and early detection. In addition to taking care of patients locally, he continues to participate in research as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center. You can reach him at Mike@breastdiagnostic.com.

Pacific Kobudo martial arts offers a women’s safety and self-defense class on Feb. 7, from 1-4 p.m. Women who attend will learn physical self-defense techniques and strategies that can help them in escaping, controlling, avoid-

ing and evading dangerous situations. “Women who have attended this workshop previously have come back to me to say these techniques have helped them. That’s great proof to show that it really works,” said Tony Whetstine, instructor and owner. “Restoring

confidence to women who have previously been battered or assaulted, as well as increasing any women’s personal empowerment is what makes this class so important and rewarding for me to teach it.” The school is at Longevita Pilates and Yoga Studio, 201 Auburn Way

Elaine Y. Chang, MD is welcoming new patients! Elaine Y. Chang, MD is a board-certified gynecologist offering care for women across their lifetime. She specializes in advanced surgical treatments, including robotic-assisted hysterectomy. Dr. Chang works in partnership with each patient to tailor care to each woman’s specific needs. Dr. Chang offers: • Adult and adolescent gynecology • Gynecologic surgery, including da Vinci® robotic surgery • Menopause care • Preventive medicine • Women’s health

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N., Suite A. Cost is $20 per person. Those who bring a friend will save $5 per person. Participants are asked to wear comfortable clothes. A limited number of sponsored spaces are also available to those who have previously been battered or abused. For more information, call Whetstine at 253-7363663.

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Stuart Rich, DDS, is the owner of Simply Smiles, a general dental practice in Auburn, and enjoys writing on a variety of dental topics. He and his team, including associate Dr. Jennifer Fields, treat patients of all ages. He also assists sleep specialist physicians in providing an alternative to the CPAP machine for those with Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Should you have further questions about dentistry or sleep apnea, you may visit them on the web at www.SimplySmilesAuburn. com or www.SleepSolutionsNW. com. You may also email us at info@SimplySmilesAuburn. com, or call 253-939-6900.

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How does that happen? When the bacterial plaque is not regularly and thoroughly removed from the surfaces of your teeth, it settles into the shallow pocket of tissue around each tooth. Those tissues are very porous. Once the bacteria gains a foothold, your body’s immune system inappropriately and excessively responds, resulting in chronic inflammation and a loss of the “seal” in the tissues to keep bacteria out. The bacteria is able to get past the tissue barrier and inside the blood vessel system and circulate throughout the body. In our practice, we have recently added a tool to help us treat periodontal disease. With a simple and relatively inexpensive diagnostic saliva test, we are able to identify the type and concentration of specific pathogenic bacteria in your mouth that are known to cause periodontal disease. This allows us to better assess your individual risk and personalize your treatment options for a more predictable outcome. Another saliva test identifies individual genetic susceptibility to periodontal disease and enables us to identify patients that are at increased risk for more severe periodontal infections due to an excessive immune response. These tests allow us to identify which of our patients may be at particular risk, based upon a review of their personal and family health history, as well as an assessment of the current condition of their gums. For instance, if you have a family history of cardiovascular disease, and have

periodontal disease, it may be particularly important for you to get treated properly and thoroughly as soon as possible, due to your genetic susceptibility. Researchers and scientists continue to come up with sophisticated new ways to help diagnose and treat a variety of health conditions that affect the quality and length of our lives. In a series of articles in the coming year, we are going to provide you with some information that may lead you to believe that some of the most powerful tools you have at your disposal to fight disease and protect and improve your overall health are in your bathroom; your toothbrush and dental floss. Stay tuned for more articles throughout the year on diabetes, cancer, men’s health, women’s health, and many other topics, and their relationship to a healthy mouth. The Oral-Systemic Connection. Your dental office may be playing a bigger role in helping you stay healthy than anyone could have imagined a few short years ago. Stay tuned for future articles.

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The Auburn Mountainview wrestling program will host the King of the Mountain Invite at 10 a.m. Saturday at Auburn Mountainview High School. The tourney will feature wrestlers from Auburn, Bainbridge, Franklin Pierce, Hazen, Highline, Juanita, Kentridge, Lindbergh, Mariner, Monroe, Mountalke Terrace, Olympia, Peninsula, Skyline and Shorewood. Auburn Riverside, meanwhile, will compete in the Matman Classic beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday at Central Kitsap High School in Silverdale.

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One question has been foremost on the minds of Auburn Riverside girls basketball fans this week. “Everybody is asking me what we are going to do to beat Sumner,” said Head Coach Derek Pegram. With the Ravens and Spartans currently knotted at the top of the South Puget Sound League 3A standings with identical 6-1 league records and scheduled to face each other at 7 p.m. Friday at Auburn Riverside High School, the question is valid. But so is the converse. “I think Sumner should be thinking about what they need to do to beat us,” Pegram said. “We’re very athletic, and we’re riding an eight-game unbeaten streak. We haven’t lost since they beat us [5844 on Dec. 9]. They need to figure out how to beat us also.” So far this season, despite fielding a relatively young, inexperienced squad the Ravens have been on fire. “I think we’re doing better than what I expected,” said Pegram, who took over the program last year. “I didn’t know what to expect this year. Last year was my first year coaching, and we didn’t know who was going to play. We didn’t know if Brittni Williams [who led the team in scoring last season] was going to turn out. When she decided not to, we didn’t know what our identity was going to be.”

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Auburn fighter Mike “Imagine Me” Gavronski took advantage of a special Friday night edition of The Battle at the Boat to start off 2014 with a unanimous decision over California’s Dashon Johnson, Jan. 9 at the Emerald Queen Casino. [ more FIGHT page 15 ]

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Sophomore Olivia Denton elevates for a bucket during Auburn Rivderside’s 61-41 victory against the Trojans on Tuesday at Auburn. RACHEL CIAMPI, Reporter With Williams choosing to concentrate on her track and field career, Pegram said, all he knew coming in was that the Ravens were going to be young, and they were going to have to navigate

through a tough SPSL 3A stacked with powerhouse programs such as Auburn Mountainview, Sumner and Enumclaw. [ more RAVENS page 15 ]

Auburn graduate and Vancouver Island University junior basketball player Sienna Pollard is leading the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association’s (CCAA) PacWest conference in scoring. Pollard, a 6 foot, 1 inch forward and 2012 Auburn High School graduate, is averaging 20 points per game, which is also the fifth highest women’s collegiate scoring average Sienna Pollard in Canada. Pollard is also third in the PacWest conference in rebounding. The Mariners are currently 7-6 and ranked No. 9 in the CCAA.

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A packed house watched Gavronski (16-1-1 10KO’s) take on Johnson (15-18-3 5KO’s), who’d accepted the fight on a week’s notice after Gavronski’s original foe, Louis Rose of Escondido, Calif., withdrew for personal reasons. Short notice or not, Johnson gave Gavronski all he could handle, landing vicious right hand punches to the head and body in the early rounds. Gavronski was up for the challenge, however, picking his opponent apart with crisp jabs and excellent footwork. Even with a 7th-round point deduction for pushing, Gavronski proved too much for the more experienced Johnson, winning a unanimous deci-

sion victory in front of the hometown fans. In the semi-main event in Vancouver, Wash.’s Virgil “The Black Mamba” Green (10-3 3KO’s) took on Tacoma fighter and former Tacoma Golden Gloves Champ, Will Hughes (4-2 3KO’s). Green dominated from the opening bell, using his height and reach advantage to open a nasty cut over Hughes’ right eye. Green went on to win a lopsided unanimous decision, in the process picking up the tenth win of his career. Also featured on the card was undefeated local sensation Jeremy McCleary (6-0) of Buckley, Wash. McCleary used his impressive hand speed to win a close, unanimous decision over Portland’s Damen Wood

(0-2). Another local star, Marquice Weston (4-0-1 2KO’s), fought California’s Lamont Williams (6-6-1 3KO’s) to a majority draw. Also winning bouts at the event were: Antonio Neal (3-1 3KO’s), who TKO’d Ron Pryce (0-1) in the first round; and Andres Reyes (20), who beat Benny Vinson (1-2 1KO) with a unanimous decision. The Battle at the Boat fight series – presented by Brian Halquist Productions – hosts its 100th event with another packed fight card at the Emerald Queen Casino on March 28. For more information, please visit www.halquistproductions.com and the Battle at the Boat Facebook page.

of effort in.” “Our top-3 scorers are all sophomores (Olivia Denton, McKenzi Williams and Faith Turner),” Pegram said. “I knew the future would be bright, but it came quicker than we expected.” McKenzi Williams is leading the team with 10.6 points per game with Olivia Denton trailing with 10.2 ppg and Faith Turner adding 7.3 ppg. The real key, however, has been the team’s discovery of

For any Raven girls basketball team, especially this year’s squad which is again competing in the state 3A classification, comparisons to the program’s three state championship teams – 2008 and 2007 in 3A and 2010 in 4A – are inevitable. Pegram said the comparisons, however, don’t affect the girls that much. “We don’t really talk about that too much,” Pegram said. “We know the programs had

a lot of success and some came at the 3A level. But I don’t think dropping down to 3A made that big of a difference this year. I just think we’re further along as a team. Even if we were 4A, I think this team would be winning.” In fact, Pegram said, he believed the SPSL 3A was more competitive than the 4A this season. “It’s a crap shoot in this league,” he said. “Anyone can win on any night.”

Now the pressure is on for the Ravens to prepare and avenge the earlier loss at the hands of Sumner. “Our focus is really just on us and getting better every day,” Pegram said. “We’re just going to take what we have now, and we’re going to take what was successful in that first game and do it. But there is only so much we can do focusing on other teams. As long as we do what we do, we should be fine.”

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Now, with half the season in the books and Auburn Riverside on top of the league standings and boasting an 11-1 overall record, the team has figured out its identity. “We just took who tried out and tried to coach them up and find a system that worked for them,” he said. “They’ve been doing exactly what we’ve asked of them. They work hard in practice and put a lot

its own identity. “We figured out who we are,” Pegram said. “Last year we struggled with that, I know I did as a first-year coach. This group now knows what to do.” And what the team does is overwhelm teams with itsstaunch defense, speed and athleticism. “We’re a pressing team, and we run when we can,” he said. “If we need to, I can call in a set and they can run that.”

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Events Auburn Tourism: For special events or to add a special event, go to www.auburntourism.com. Seattle Christian Schools K-12 Open House: 7-9 p.m. Jan. 15, 18301 Military Road S., SeaTac. Discover how Seattle Christian Schools can equip your child academically and spiritually. For students enrolling for the 2015-16 school year. Meet faculty and administrators, visit classrooms, tour the campus and receive a comprehensive curriculum overview and co-curricular activities summary. No RSVP needed. Contact Fran Hubeek, admissions coordinator at 206-246-8241 or admissions@ seattlechristian.org. For more information, visit www.seattlechristian.org Tacoma RV Show: Jan. 15-18, Tacoma Dome, 2727 E. D St. Show hours: 11 a.m.8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Sunday. Northwest RV dealers showcase the latest and most fuel-efficient motor homes, fifth-wheels, toy haulers and travel trailers. The 32st annual event is presented by the Boeing Employees Credit Union. Cost: $12 general admission, free to children 16 and under. Get $2 off discount coupons online at www.otshows.com. Washington Sportsmen’s Show: Jan. 21-25, Puyallup Fair and Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave. SW. Hours: Noon-8 p.m. Wednesday through Friday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on Saturday; and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday.

Attractions include the “Cowboy Fast Draw” supervised shooting range for show-goers, presentations at the indoor “Steelhead River,” the “Northwest Tour of Big Game Animals” and “Head & Horns” competition, camp cooking, the Kid’s Free Trout Pond and other events. More than 150 free “how to” seminars presented by top experts in multiple theaters. Admission: adults $12; juniors (6-16) $5; children 5 and under are admitted free. $18 two-day passes available. Discount coupons, valid for $2 off adult admission Wednesday through Friday only, available at www.thesportshows.com and at participating Baxter Auto Parts and Les Schwab locations. 32nd annual Tacoma Home & Garden Show: Jan. 22-25, Tacoma Dome, 2727 E. D St. Show hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday. Features more than 750 exhibitors, television personality and designer Rachel Kate, the Vintage Market, a major kitchen showcase, the Plant Market, around-theclock how-to seminars and more. Sponsored by the Western Washington Toyota Dealers. Admission: $12 for adults, free to children 16 and under. Discount Coupons good for each day at the show are available online at www.otshows.com/ths/. For more information call 253.756.2121 or visit the company’s website at www.otshows.com. Miss Auburn & Miss Auburn’s Outstanding Teen Scholarship Program: 7 p.m. Jan. 23; 6 p.m., Jan. 24, Green River Community College, 12401 SE 320th St.,

PUBLIC NOTICES Notice of Complaint for Divorce filed by Jeffrey J. Douglas Notice to: Kristina N. Douglas You are hereby notified that Plaintiff’s Complaint for Divorce, Docket Number 183-486, was filed in the Wyoming District Court for the First Judicial District, 309 West 20th Street, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001, on January 5, 2015, where Jeffrey J. Douglas seeks a divorce from you and he also seeks sole custody of the minor children; D.J.D, and M.N.D., establish child support and other financial issues, and a division of property and debt. Unless you file an answer or otherwise respond to this Complaint within 30 days following the last date of publication of this notice, the Court will grant the relief requested by Plaintiff. DATED: January 7, 2015. Tracy L. Zubrod Zubrod Law Office, P.C. 219 E. 18th Street Cheyenne, WY 82001 (307) 778-2557 Published in Auburn Reporter on January 16, 23, 30, 2015; February 6, 2015. #1226580 CITY OF PACIFIC Public Hearing Notice File SEP14-003 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2015, at 6:00 p.m., or a soon as thereafter, the Pacific Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of taking public testimony on proposed revisions to the Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) regulations under Chapter 20.92 of the Pacific Municipal Code (PMC). This hearing will take place in the Conference Room 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 Tuesday, Jan-

uary 27, 2015. For further information regarding the hearing, please contact Jack Dodge, Community Development Manager, (253) 929-1107, email: jdodge@ci.pacific. wa.us. Published in Auburn Reporter on January 16, 2015. #1227969 All New Glass, Don Noel, 319 D St NW Auburn, WA 98001, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit. The proposed project, 231 Building, is located at 231 D St NW in Auburn in King county. This project involves 1.4 acres of soil disturbance for Commercial, Utilities construction activities. Stormwater will be discharged to Mill Creek. Any persons desiring to present their views to the Washington State Department of Ecology regarding this application, or interested in Ecology’s action on this application, may notify Ecology in writing no later than 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice. Ecology reviews public comments and considers whether discharges from this project would cause a measurable change in receiving water quality, and, if so, whether the project is necessary and in the overriding public interest according to Tier II antidegradation requirements under WAC 173201A-320. Comments can be submitted to: Department of Ecology Attn: Water Quality Program, Construction Stormwater P.O. Box 47696, Olympia, WA 98504-7696 Published in Auburn Reporter on January 16, 2015 and January 23, 2015. #1227628. To place your Legal Notice in the Auburn Reporter e-mail legals@ reporternewspapers.com

Auburn. Community-based scholarship competition. Pageant is an official preliminary to the Miss Washington and Miss America pageants. Two nights of competition. Ticket prices: $40 two-night ticket (online only), $25 at the door per night. To order, visit www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/1108988 27th Northwest Flower & Garden Show: Feb. 11-15, Washington State Convention Center, 800 Convention Place, Seattle. Show hours: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Showcase of gardens big and small, more than 110 free seminars, a lineup of exhibitors in the marketplace. Admission: Early bird online tickets can be purchased up to the day before the show opens by visiting www.gardenshow.com. Prices range from $17 for adults (regular $22 the week of the show or at the door); $15 per person for group advance purchases (minimum of 20 tickets online or at the door); $31 for single 2-day pass; $70 for single 5-day pass; and $5 for youth (ages 13-17). Children 12 and under are free. For more info, call 253-7562121 or visit www.gardenshow.com Daddy Daughter Date Night: 6:30-9 p.m. Feb. 20, 21, Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. SE. An event to create special memories with your little girl. Grandpas, uncles and big brothers are welcome. Includes appetizer, dinner and dessert. Dancing with music provided by a disc jockey. Each couple gets a professional 5-by-7 memory photo and girls leave with a party favor. Ages 4-10. Cost: $45-$57 per couple, $10-$13 each additional daughter. For more information, call Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation at 253-931-3043 or visit www.auburnwa.gov

Benefits The Bus Barn Bonanza: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 7. Held on the first Saturday of every month, February to June, October to December, Auburn School District Transportation Yard, 615 15th St. SW. Featuring arts and crafts from local artists and business people. Free to the public. A $10 vendor fee supports the Auburn High School seniors scholarship fund. For more information, visit www.busbarnbonanza.com. Cocktails with Cupid: 6:30-10 p.m. Feb. 7, Truitt Building, Rainier Room, 102 W. Main St. Auburn. Soroptimists of Auburn fundraiser. Featuring live jazz, hors d’oeuvres, The Wine Game, silent auction, Cupid’s Cocktail of the Night. $65 per person. Visit www.siauburn.org/cupid. Sponsorships available. Contact sponsor chair Sue Singer at sue@suesinger.com. For more information, visit www.siauburn. org/cupid or contact event chair Janice Nelson at 253.735.1553, ext. 24 or janice@ trillium.org .

Health Puget Sound Blood Center drives: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 28, Green River Community College, Lindlboom Center, St. Helens, Mt. Olympus and Baker rooms, 12401 SE 320th St. For more information, call 253945-8667 or please visit www.psbc.org. Mary Bridge Children’s Center for Childhood Safety: Car safety seat inspection on the first Wednesday of each month at MultiCare Auburn Urgent Care, 202 Cross

‘Borrowed Time’ Borrowed Time – a five-member, Seattle-based band – plays the classic hits of ‘70s super group Styx at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Auburn Ave. Borrowed Time will play Styx’s top hits, including “Come Sail Away”, “Renegade” and “Grand Illusion”. Tickets are $20 regular, $18 students and seniors. Call 253-931-3043, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or online through Brown Paper Tickets at www.auburnwa.gov/arts. COURTESY PHOTO. St. SE, Auburn. Please call 253-403-1417 to schedule an appointment. Auburn Alzheimer’s Association Support Group: Noon-1:30 p.m. first Tuesday of each month, Church of the Nazarene, 1225 29th St. SE, Room 15, Auburn. Caring for someone with memory loss? Group provides a place for caregivers to learn and gain support from others caring for a person with memory loss. Support groups also serve as an opportunity for participants to receive information on care management, available services, research and treatment options. Free. Contact group facilitator Val Brustad at 253-854-7658 for details. Living Tobacco-free Weekly Free Support Group: 6 p.m. Wednesdays, MultiCare Auburn Medical Center, second floor, Heart Care Center classroom, 202 N. Division St. Free one-hour weekly support group meeting open to adults and teens wanting to quit tobacco, newly quit, struggling with relapse or helping a friend quit tobacco. For more info, contact Heidi Henson at 253223-7538 or hhenson@seattleymca.org. Southeast King County Parkinson’s Disease support group: Meets on the third Tuesday of the month, 10:30 a.m., St. John The Baptist Catholic Church, 25810 156th Ave. SE, Covington. Group’s monthly lunches are on the first Tuesday of the month at the Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. SE, Auburn. For more information, contact Stephanie Lawson at 206-579-5206. Gamblers Anonymous: For meeting times and locations, call toll free the Gamblers Anonymous Hotline 1-855-222-5542. Visit www.gawashington.org or www. gamblersanonymous.org for additional information.

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.

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Auburn Morning Toastmasters: Meets every Thursday morning, 6:30-7:30, Auburn Chamber of Commerce, 25 Second St. NW. 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. Save Our Fish, Auburn Chapter, Puget Sound Anglers: Meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month (except December), 6 p.m. Round Table Pizza, 4002 A St. SE. Learn fishing techniques and hot spots from guest speakers and chapter experts. For more information, visit www. saveourfish.org.

Zen Shin Meditation Service: 9-10 a.m. Sundays, White River Buddhist Temple, 3625 Auburn Way N. For more information, visit www.wrbt.org.

Clubs, programs Neely Mansion Association: 2-3:45 p.m. Jan. 17, Auburn Library, 1102 Auburn Way S. Public invited to association’s free annual meeting. The program, Discover Family History with Music, presented by Janet O’Conor Camarata. Light refreshments provided. Brief business meeting includes elections for 2015. Rainier Audubon Society: 7 p.m. Jan. 19, Federal Way United Methodist Church, 29645 – 51st Ave. S. Presentation: “South Georgia Island” by Jim Danzenbaker. Striped Water Poets: Meets every Tuesday, 7- 9 p.m., at Auburn City Hall, 25 W. Main St. A roundtable critique and welcoming of new poets. Auburn Noon Lions: Meets Tuesdays, noon, Longhorn Barbecue, 635 C St. SW. $12 for lunch, $5 for dessert and beverage. For more information, contact Ed Butler at 253-929-9358 or edbutler0314@gmail. com. Rotary Club of Auburn: Meets noon, Wednesdays, Auburn Golf Course, banquet room, 29630 Green River Road SE. For more

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www.auburn-reporter.com [ CALENDAR from page 16 ] Auburn Area Chamber Board Room, 25 Second St. NW, Auburn. Sponsored by the Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce. 253-833-0700. Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce Partnership Luncheon: 11:30 a.m.1 p.m., the third Tuesday of every month, Emerald Downs, Emerald Room (fourth floor), 2300 Emerald Downs Drive. Register online through the chamber.

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.

Free income tax preparation: Jan. 14-April 18, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 4-8 p.m. and Saturdays, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Highline Outreach Center, 23835 Pacific Highway S., Kent), Building 99, room 251. Highline, United Way of King County host free tax preparation services to the public. Households that make less than $60,000, with tax returns that do not involve business taxes, rental income, or sale of property or stocks, are eligible for this free service. Participants will need to bring their Social Security card/ITIN letters for everyone on the return, photo ID, and all tax statements, such as W-2 forms, 1099 forms or SSA-1099 forms. Bringing bank account numbers, routing numbers and a copy of last year’s tax return is also highly recommended. Those participants filing returns with spouses must both be present to e-file. No appointments are necessary. For questions or more information, visit uwkc.org/taxhelp or call 800-621-4636.

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Borrowed Time, Styx Tribute: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 17. Seattle-based, fivemember band plays the band’s top hits, including “Come Sail Away”, “Renegade”, and “Grand Illusion”. Tickets: $20 regular; $18 students, seniors.

AAA Driver Improvement Program: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 31, Wesley Homes Lea Hill, 32049 109th Place SE, Auburn. Refresher course on defensive driving skills. The course – operated by American Driving Services – gives practical guidance for traffic accident prevention and enhances driver safety and confidence. Course completion qualifies drivers 55 years of age and over for automobile insurance premium discounts. Cost: $18 per person. Pre-registration required. For enrollment information, call 206-243-3564. 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 AVENUE THEATER 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. January Comedy at the Ave: 7:30 p.m. Jan.16. Presenting three comedians with a featured headliner. Ages 18 and over only. Tickets: $17 regular, $15 students, seniors. AveKids, Owl & Pussycat: 2 p.m. Jan. 17. A ricochet off the famous Edward Lear poem, Owl and Pussycat illuminates a love of adventure and the adventures of love. Fur, feathers, and puns will fly (pigs will not). Created for all ages, a variety of storytelling tactics is mashed up with Poetry, Shakespeare, Songs, and an ample serving of Sass. Hijinks ensue! Presented by Theater Simple. Tickets: $8.

Tayla Lynn: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31. The granddaughter of country-music legend Loretta Lynn performs. Tickets: $17 regular; $15 students, seniors. AUBURN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 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 253-887-7777 or purchase online at www.auburnsymphony.org. ASO CHAMBER CONCERT SERIES Fearless but Friendly Masters: 4 p.m. Jan. 25, St. Matthew Episcopal Church, 123 L St. NE, Auburn. Performing three unexpected selections that will surprise and engage the audience. Program: Lou Harrison, varied trio for violin, piano and percussion; Karlheinz Stockhausen, Tierkreis; Anton Webern, 4 Pieces Op. 7. Admission: Festival seating, $17 adults, $10 students. Call 253-887-7777 or purchase at www. auburnsymphony.org CLUB GALAXY AT MUCKLESHOOT CASINO 2402 Auburn Way S., Auburn. Free with Players Club card. For more information, call 800-804-4944 or visit www.muckleshootcasino.com.

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Radio 80: 9-11 p.m. Jan. 15, 22, 29. Journey through a nostalgic musical and visual look-back of the ‘80s. The Rhythm Nation: 9:30-11:30 p.m. Jan. 16. Playing a diverse mix of popular dance, R&B, rock and old school music, drawing from the hits of the ‘70s through the ‘90s to hits of today’s up-and-coming artists. Wally & the Beaves: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 17. Oldies band performs early rock and roll music of the ‘50s. Composed of respected musicians in the Pacific Northwest, including Danny Vernon, a top Elvis Tribute artist, and Randy Linder of the Creedence Clearwater Tribute Band, The Randy Linder Band. Full House DJ: 10:30 p.m. Jan. 17, 31. Hot dance party with a new state-of-theart sound and light system. Darren Motamedy and company: 2-4 p.m. Jan. 18. Afternoon of jazz with critically acclaimed contemporary musician Darren Motamedy accompanied by special guests, guitarist and vocalist Steve Oliver, and saxophonist Marion Meadows.

Washington (lead vocals) and the recent addition of Jesse Seales (lead guitar). ELSEWHERE Music at The Station Bistro: 6-8 p.m., Bistro, 110 Second St. SW, Suite 125, Auburn. • Jan. 17, Feb. 21, March 21: Titusville Station, evening of fun music from the ‘60s through the ‘90s, featuring old and new favorites. www.chrisjamesjazz.com Zola’s Cafe: Live music every Friday, 7-9 p.m., 402 E. Main St., Suite 120. Open mic on the last Wednesday of the month. For information, contact Sonia Kessler at the cafe at 253-333-9652. “Funny Little Thing Called Love”: 8 p.m. Jan. 30, 31; Feb. 6,7; Feb. 13-14; 3 p.m. Feb. 8, 15, Messiah Lutheran Church, 410 H St., Auburn. Deliriously funny new comedy is all about the four-letter word: L-O-V-E. Under a full moon on this unpredictable night of romance, these four rollicking tales take you on an around-theglobe journey of unexpected and hilarious twists and turns. Admission: $14 general, $10 seniors. mlcauburn.org

Harmonious Funk: 9:30-11:30 p.m. Jan. 23, 24. Blending old-school favorites R&B and soul with contemporary favorites.

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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 Of a Feather, Artists, Birds and the Northwest: Jan. 14-June 7. Powerful art exhibit of works featuring and inspired by birds. Collection reveals artists inspired by place and nature, by birds as metaphors for the human experience and hope, and by more than a touch of the divine and mystical. The stunning and eclectic works come from generations of the Northwest’s leading artists, including some of the most influential pioneer modernists active from the 1940s through the 1960s.

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.

Music Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra: Taylor Creek Church, 21110 244th Ave. SE, Maple Valley. MVYSO boasts a playing group for every level, from begin-

ning 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 253-3470180 to schedule an audition. For more info, visit www.rainieryouthchoirs.org.

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 253-833-6773 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.

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James D. Rush, 91, passed away on January 5, 2015 after a short illness at cherished acres in Auburn, Washington. He was born May 16. 1923 in Poulsbo, Washington. Jim was preceded in death by his wife Marguerite in 2001 and son James R. Rush in 2011, mother, father and brother. He is survived by his son Frank (Theresa), Rochester, Washington and daughter in law,Vera Rush, Enumclaw, Seven Grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Jim served in the US Army during World War II and was sent to the European theater. In 1945 he was stationed in France where he met his future wife, Marguerite deBien. His son, Frank was born in Dole France. Jim was honorably discharged in 1946 and returned to the Seattle area. His son, James R. was born in Bremerton in 1951. He held various jobs during his career including Boeing and an elementary school teacher. He retired in 1976 from his teaching career to care for his wife who had multiple sclerosis. A heartfelt thank you to Jenny Hendrickx and her staff at Cherished Acres Estates in Auburn, who cared for Jim for the past nine years. Their love and care are greatly appreciated. Services were held at Weeks Enumclaw Funeral Home. Interment at Tahoma National Cemetery. Donations can be made to the woundedwarriorproject.com in Jim’s name. 1227145

Inga R. Nielsen

Inga R. Nielsen, formerly of Enumclaw, Washington, born January 1, 1922 in Tioga, North Dakota, passed away in her home in Auburn on December 31, 2014, one day before her 93rd birthday. She was the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Syver Roland, of Enumclaw, Washington. Inga Nielsen graduated from Enumclaw High School with the class of 1940. She worked for Olympic Steel in Seattle for 14 years, before going into business with her husband, Cecil Nielsen, at the Nielsen Pickle Company in Kent, WA. The couple also owned Adams Foods, Inc. in Tacoma,WA, where they manufactured Adams Peanut Butter. They sold the company, and retired in 1980 to spend time traveling and playing with their grandchildren. Inga is survived by her daughters, Sally Sternard (Mark Sternard) and Ann Thompson (Jeff Thompson), both of Auburn; and by her grandchildren, Andy Sternard (Tammy Lynn) of Seattle, WA; Alex Thieman (Ingrid) of Anacortes,WA; Joey Sternard (Erica) of Puyallup, WA; and Alyson Horton (Tony) of Renton, WA. She is also survived by her two great grandchildren, Elsa Sternard and Ari Thieman. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 25105 132nd Avenue S.E., Kent, WA 98042. Remembrances may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, Timothy Ministries, or Virginia Mason Hospital. 1226027

Trudy Bonell

Just before 11:30 am on, Tuesday, January 6, 2015 our mother, Trudy Bonell, of Auburn WA., and most recently of Bonney Lake WA., left us peacefully in her sleep to go on to a better place and live with her husband of nearly 45 years and our Daddy; whom she missed every minute of the nearly 12 years she went on without him, and his comforting embrace. Her funeral and memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 17th at 11:30 at Calvary Community Church located at 15116 Gary Street East, Sumner, WA 98390. Take the Valley Ave exit off highway 410 and head north – the church is the first driveway on the right. Watch for balloons. 1228356

Kenneth Austin Embery

November 10, 1949 - December 30, 2014

Ken Embery, loving husband and father, grandfather, son, brother, friend, author, poet, and avid Oregon Duck fan died peacefully following complications from heart surgery. Ken is survived by his three children: Bridget Livesay, with her husband, Brent, and their son, Desmond, of Portland; Austin Embery, of Eugene; and Elyce Embery, of Eugene. Ken is also survived by his mother Dorothy and her companion Dick Joneli of Sedro Woolley, WA and three brothers: Steve (Sandy) of Kent, WA; Brian (Sue) of Auburn, WA; James (Francesca); and brotherin-law Howard Anderson. He leaves behind many nieces and nephews. Ken was a 1967 graduate of Auburn Senior High School, and was the ASB president of his graduating class. Ken was a threesport standout in football, wrestling, and baseball for the Trojans. Following his graduation he was appointed to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Ken received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Washington and did doctoral work at the University of Oregon. Ken was passionate about writing and was a published author and poet. He loved his wife and children, Little Beach Maui, Mount Pisgah, Oregon Duck football, movies, books, conversation, and was an avid hiker/biker/swimmer. Ken was preceded in death by his wife Julie Dement Embery, the love of his life. He was also preceded in death by his father Kenneth Albert Embery, and sister Bonnie Anderson. A celebration of life will be held January 18 at 2 pm at 226 Main Street in Springfield, Oregon. In lieu of flowers, donations are encouraged to the Embery Memorial Fund at the Oregon Community Credit Union. 1227144

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occurring in King County, I don’t think it’s the right policy decision to take people who are committing crimes such as auto theft, Thomas identity theft and car prowling and immediately releasing them with no accountability is the appropriate thing to do at the same time we have the highest (property) crime rate in the country.” Thomas has concerns about the implication the book-and-release policy sends to police officers as well as car thieves. “It’s really concerning the message it sends not only to our police officers who work hard to figure out these crimes and catch the bad guys and have the suspects immediately released from custody,” Thomas said. “But also the message it sends to the suspects that you can go out and steal a car but there’s no accountability because you are going to be immediately released from custody, so what’s to keep you from doing it again?” County officials disputed Thomas’ statement that the quick release would result in more crimes by the same person.

County jails in Kent, Seattle consider book-and-release policy BY STEVE HUNTER shunter@kentreporter.com

King County officials are backing off on a new book-and-release program at county jails in Kent and Seattle for people arrested for stealing cars, vehicle prowls and other non-violent felony crimes. County officials had planned to release, starting Feb. 1, anyone arrested for such a crime within hours rather than a few days after police officers bring them in to the Maleng Regional Justice Center (RJC) in Kent or to the King County Correctional Facility in Seattle. But after a week of objections to the proposal by elected officials and police chiefs, the county will look at other options to save money before implementing the book-and-release plan. The early release would cut costs by about $5.2 million over the next two years by keeping vacant units at each jail closed. “This will not result in more people being released from jail into Seattle or Kent,” said Chad Lewis, deputy director of communications for County Executive Dow Constantine, during a phone interview. “This will result in people being released within a few

hours rather than few days (after a hearing before a judge). They will be arrested, booked and detained.” Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas opposes the proposed policy, approved by Constantine. Seattle Mayor Ed Murray also opposed the measure. Thomas and other police chiefs in the county were notified by county officials at a Jan. 8 meeting about the jail population management plan. County jails handle all felony cases. “Quite frankly, with the RJC right here in Kent that’s a jail with a capacity of 1,200 beds and they have an average daily population between 700 and 750 inmates,” Thomas said during an interview at his office. “They are not being released because there is not enough room in jail. They are being released to save money, and it’s on the backs of citizens who are victimized.” Thomas said there were about 12,000 stolen vehicles in King County in 2014, more than the combined number of stolen cars in Snohomish, Pierce, Clark, Thurston and Spokane counties. “Washington state has the highest property crime rate of any other state in the country,” Thomas said. “So if the majority is

“Research by the state Department of Corrections (DOC) never showed any indication that incarceration is what addresses the underlying crime, which is where everybody is looking at prevention efforts,” said Lewis, a former state DOC spokesman. “The message is this is the least amount of impact to public safety. What difference is a stay of six hours versus 48 hours? I haven’t seen anything that indicates staying in that extra 30-plus hours had a significant impact on their behavior.” William Hayes, director of the county’s Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention, agreed with Lewis. “If somebody’s idea is to steal cars when they are not in custody, there’s probably an underlying reason behind it, typically some kind of drug addiction, so unless you address the underlying issues, regardless whether it’s a week or two months (in jail), they will probably go out and do it again,” Hayes said. Lewis added a few extra days in jail won’t deter people who want to steal cars or other items. “If someone were to be released on Saturday instead of Monday, I don’t know if there’s a lot of research out there that would have done any significant impact to

their behavior,” Lewis said. Police officers can ask jail staff to override the early release if they think there are reasons the person should be held until he or she appears before a judge or bails out. The crimes that fall under the new policy are: auto theft; fraud; gambling; hit and run; malicious mischief; perjury; reckless endangerment; stolen property; theft; vehicle prowl; and drug possession. The average daily jail population for the county jails in Kent and Seattle is about 1,900 per day, Hayes said. The number of inmates has continued to go up the last few years, but jail officials want to reduce that number with the early release program to save on jail staffing costs. “The alternative would be budget cuts to sheriff ’s deputies, prosecutors, public defenders and court staff who have already been impacted by cuts,” Lewis said if funds were spent to open up more jail units. “It’s designed to avoid spending another $5.2 million over the next two years that would add to the general fund deficit.” Lewis said the county budget faces deficits in part because of the state property tax growth limit of 1 percent per year while costs go up 3.5 percent each year.

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Concrete Included!

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4” Concrete floor w/fibermix reinforcement & zip-strip crack control, 4” Concrete floor w/fibermix reinforcement & zip-strip crack control, (2) 10’x9’ raised panel steel overhead doors, 3’ x 6’8” PermaBilt door 3’ x 6’8” PermaBilt door w/self-closing hinges & stainless steel w/self-closing hinges & stainless steel lockset, 18” eave and gable lockset, 2’ poly eavelight along one eave, (2) 12”x12” gable vents. overhangs, 2’ poly eavelight along one eave, (2) 12”x12” gable vents.

21,124

Concrete Included!

19,291

277/mo.

12,745

TOY BOX 36’ 36’x 48’x14’

30,291

11,586

166/mo.

• 2” Fiberglass Vapor Barrier Roof Insulation • 18 Sidewall & Trim Colors With Limited Lifetime Warranty (Denim Series Excluded) • Free In-Home Consultation • Plans • Engineering • Permit Service • Erection • Guaranteed Craftsmanship • Engineered For 85 MPH Wind Exposure B & 25# Snow Load* *If your jurisdiction requires higher wind exposures or snow loads, building prices will be affected.

Hundreds of Designs Available!

435/mo.

RV GARAGE 32’ 32’x 36’x 12’ Concrete Included!

LARGE RV GARAGE & SHOP 24’x 24’x 9’ w/16’x 36’x 14’

DELUXE BARN 30’x 30’x 10’

15,399

13,998

201mo.

4” Concrete floor w/fibermix reinforcement & zip-strip crack control, (1) 10’x12’ & (1) 10’x8’ raised panel steel overhead doors, 3’x6’8” PermaBilt door w/self-closing hinges & stainless steel lockset, 3’x3’ double glazed vinyl window w/screen, 10’ continuous flow ridge vent.

26,905

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20,670

18,791

270mo.

4” Concrete floor w/fibermix reinforcement & zip-strip crack control, 16’x7’ raised panel steel overhead door, 3’x6’8” PermaBilt door w/self-closing hinges & stainless steel lockset, 2’ poly eavelight, 10’ continuous flow ridge vent.

10,997

9,997

143mo.

2 CAR GARAGE & SHOP 24’x 30’x 10’ Concrete Included!

Concrete Included!

(1) 10’x9’ & (1) 4’x4’ Metal framed sliding doors w/cam latch closers, (2) 4’x8’ split opening unpainted wood Dutch doors, 3’x6’8” PermaBilt door w/self-closing hinges & stainless steel lockset, 18” eave & gable overhangs, 2’ poly eavelight, 10’ continuous flow ridge vent.

Concrete Included!

4” Concrete floor with fibermix reinforcement and zip-strip crack control, (2) 9’x7’ raised panel steel overhead doors w/mitered corners, 3’x6’8” PermaBilt door w/self-closing hinges & stainless steel lockset, 18” eave and gable overhangs, 10’ continuous flow ridge vent.

339mo.

430mo.

GRID BARN 30’x 36’x 10’

Concrete Included!

23,597

29,999

32,698

DELUXE 2 CAR GARAGE 22’ 22’x 28’x 8’ OVERSIZED 1 CAR GARAGE 20’x 20’x 8’

4” Concrete floor w/fibermix reinforcement & zip strip crack control, (1) 10’x12’ and (1) 9’x8’ raised panel steel overhead doors, 3’ x6’8” PermaBilt door w/self-closing hinges & stainless steel lockset, 3’6”x3’9” PermaBilt awning w/enclosed soffit, 5/12 pitch roof, cofer truss, 2’ poly eavelight along one eave, 10’ continuous flow ridge vent. $ $ $

25,721

4” Concrete floor w/fibermix reinforcement & zip-strip crack control, (2) 12’x7’ raised panel steel overhead doors, 3’x6’8” PermaBilt door w/self-closing hinges & stainless steel lockset, (2) 5’x2’ double glazed cross-hatch vinyl windows w/screens, 12’x28’ 50# loft, 4’ 50# staircase, (2) 6’ pitched dormers w/ (2) 5’x2’ sliding double glazed cross-hatch vinyl windows w/screens, 18” eave & gable overhangs, bird blocking ventilation at both gables. $ $ $

ALL BUILDINGS INCLUDE:

4” Concrete floor w/fibermix reinforcement & zip strip crack control, 12’x13’ metal framed sliding door w/cam hatch closers, (2) 10’x12’ raised panel steel overhead doors, 3’x6’8” PermaBilt door w/self-closing hinges & stainless steel lockset, 4’x3’ double glazed vinyl window w/screen, 10’ continuous flow ridge vent. $ $ $

33,017

DELUXE DORMERED 2 CAR GARAGE 24’x28’x16’ Concrete

(1) 10’x9’ Pitched split Lawson door, (2) 4’x8’ split opening unpainted wood Dutch doors, 3’x6’8” PermaBilt door w/selfclosing hinges & stainless steel lockset, 18” eave & gable overhangs, (2) pitched roof prows, 10’ continuous flow ridge vent.

4” Concrete floor with fibermix reinforcement and zip-strip crack control, 16’x8’ raised panel steel overhead door, 3’x6’8’ Permabilt door w/stainless steel lockset and self-closing hinges, 4’x3’ double glazed vinyl window w/screen, 10’ continuous flow ridge vent.

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19,625

225mo.

SQUARE FEET

20,917,707

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Financing based on 12% interest, all payments based on 10 years (unless otherwise noted), O.A.C.. Actual rate may vary. Prices do not include permit costs or sales tax & are based on a flat, level, accessible building site w/less than 1’ of fill, w/85 MPH Wind Exposure “B”, 25# snow load, for non commercial usage & do not include prior sales & may be affected by county codes and/or travel considerations. Drawings for illustration purposes only. Ad prices expire 2/4/15.

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King Conservation District awards grants for Auburn projects FOR THE REPORTER

The King Conservation District awarded a total of $1,090,595 in grants to 30 local governments and nonprofit organizations throughout King County in 2014. Nearly $95,000 was awarded for three projects in Auburn. Grants awarded in Auburn:

City of Auburn - Auburn International Farmers Market – $15,000 Continue support for marketing and promotion to the surrounding community and coalition building among multiple community agencies to provide educational demonstrations about buying healthy, local food and the positive impact on the

environment and economy that results. For more information, contact Joanne Macnab, jmacnab@auburnwa.gov, 253-931-3051. Seattle Tilth Farm Works – Growing Sustainable Farmers & Farms – $50,000 Support a farm incubator program located near Auburn where farmers

receive small farm business training, hands-on experience and awareness of best management practices for refugees, immigrants, and limited-resource individuals. For more information, contact Matthew McDermott, matthewmcdermott @seattletilth.org, 253-7375833.

White River Valley Museum – Equipment & Education at Mary Olson Farm – $29,775 Purchase equipment necessary for the property to function as an educational demonstration site as well as host tours and field trips for Auburn middle school students. For more information, contact Patricia Cosgrove, pcosgrove@auburnwa.gov,

253-288-7437.

About the KCD The district is an independent, non-regulatory public agency devoted to protecting and enhancing natural resources in our service area. It awards grants for projects that directly improve the condition of natural resources, provide education and outreach to increase awareness, build capacity to enhance implementation natural resource improvements and implement pilot or demonstration projects. Chartered in 1949 by the Washington State Legislature, the District serves 34 municipalities and unincorporated King County, with a combined population of 1.8 million. KCD provides information, grants and technical assistance for resource conservation projects. Community outreach activities include workshops, education, site visits, farm plans, and consultation on land, water, and wildlife management. For additional information, visit www.kingcd.org.

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ST. ELIZABETH HOSPITAL

Say hi to a lifetime of good health. St. Elizabeth Hospital, part of CHI Franciscan Health, is where our neighbors in Enumclaw, Buckley, Bonney Lake and Auburn turn for health and healing. We keep you healthy, for life. That’s why we offer 24/7 emergency care, a warm and friendly childbirth experience, and orthopedic surgery to get you active again. You’ll also find Franciscan Medical clinics nearby, and a Franciscan Prompt Care clinic in Bonney Lake. Turn to St. Elizabeth for expert care delivered with our special way of caring.

Get FREE healthy recipes and tips all year long. Sign up today at HiBestCare.org.

Obituary list, Public Health – Seattle and King County vital statistics AUBURN AREA Ankarberg, Janene, 57, Dec. 31 Bostock, Gordon, 63, Dec. 28 Bunce, Woodrow, 86, Dec. 31 Card, Judith, 70, Dec. 25 Cho, Sin, 71, Dec. 23 Edgington, Marie, 81, Jan. 4 Freeman, Judith, 97, Dec. 30 Gerstner, Denise, 60, Dec. 25 Hagedorn Sr., Paul, 53, Dec. 30 Hellmann, Eugene, 84, Dec. 31 Horner, Patricia, 87, Dec. 31 Houplin, Hilda, 87, Dec. 30 Hunich, Beverly, 85, Jan. 6 Jensen, Lorena, 97, Dec. 29 Johnson, Patricia, 72, Dec. 29 Kansanback, Dale, 66, Jan. 3 Lewis, Rita, 63, Jan. 2 Limberg, Richard, 72, Dec. 31 Mitchell, Mary, 85, Jan. 6 Montgomery, Debra, 62, Dec. 25 Nielsen, Inga, 92, Dec. 31 Nielsen, Kyle, 41, Dec. 26 Phelan, Robert, 83, Dec. 29 Picallo, Christophe, 40, Dec. 26 Rockey, Beal, 72, Dec. 26 Rush, James, 91, Jan. 5 Russo, Jaci, 38, Dec. 17 Typhoon, Heichy, 66, Dec. 21 Warren, James, 65, Dec. 23

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

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FREE SEMINARS & EVENTS

HPV VACCINATION: CAN CERVICAL CANCER BE PREVENTED? Thursday, January 29, 6 – 7 PM Medical Arts Center Auditorium Aliscia Lindeke, ARNP, CNM What all women and especially moms of teens need to know.

HEART MONTH: FREE BLOOD PRESSURE & BLOOD SUGAR CHECKS Go Red Day Friday, February 6, 10 AM – 2 PM McLendon’s Hardware, 440 Rainier Ave. S, Renton

Saturday & Sunday February 14 & 15, Noon – 2 PM IKEA, 601 SW 41st St, Renton

Knowledge is the first step to a healthier you! Maintaining the best health possible should be a priority. Give yourself a wellness advantage by keeping informed on health issues that matter most to you and your family. Valley Medical Center is dedicated to improving the health of the community by offering seminars and events led by our expert physicians and healthcare specialists.

You’re Invited!

Presentations cover a wide range of topics, so keep checking our line-up for the events of most interest and importance to you.

Unless otherwise noted, events are FREE. Sign up online at valleymed.org/stayhealthy or call 425.656.INFO (4636)

BODYWORKS INTRO—CREATING HEALTHY EATING & EXERCISE HABITS FOR TEENS & FAMILIES Tuesday, February 10, 6:30 – 9:30 PM Medical Arts Center, Rooms E & F Joanne Montzingo

DON’T MISS A BEAT! 10 STEPS TO A HEALTHIER HEART Thursday, February 19, 6 – 7 PM Medical Arts Center Auditorium Joshua Busch, MD

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