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Church elder pleads for homeless Tent city?

Man leads call for encampment in Auburn

BY ROBERT WHALE rwhale@auburn-reporter.com

Brocc Snyder has seen many homeless people in the more than 15 years he and his wife have been ministering in Auburn.

People, he said, without money to rent a place or own a home, living far be-

yond the footlights in makeshift tents, or in abandoned cars, down by the river or on the Muckleshoot Indian Reservation.

Life on a precipice.

“I’ve talked to many of these people who live in tents out in the wilderness, and they’re being ripped

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off,” said the Auburn-raised Snyder, a 1967 Auburn High School graduate. “People come in and tear their stuff up. Some are being attacked.

I recall a week or two ago a homeless lady was shot in her own tent in Seattle.”

Sixteen homeless people [ more HOMELESS page 15 ]

Family-run store: Don Rottle, left, and his twin sons, John, middle, and Jim have owned and operated Auburn’s signature clothing store for generations. The sons, who succeeded their father, plan to retire in June, when Rottles officially closes shop. COURTESY PHOTO

Rottles to close after 75 years in business City Councilmember Bill Peloza questions why the City is paying $18,000 to paint a forest scene on a water tank, part of

the improvements to Lakeland Hills Reservoir 5, off 57th Drive Southeast. ROBERT WHALE, Auburn Reporter

$18,000 mural stirs debate Peloza opposes City’s project to paint reservoir, contends money could be better spent elsewhere

BY ROBERT WHALE rwhale@auburn-reporter.com

For the sake of moving things along at its regular meetings, the Auburn City Council typically adopts its consent agenda, a package of often routine legislation, as a single block.

Not so last Monday night.

Before the City Council voted to award a $1 million contract to Paso Robles Tank, Inc., to effect a series of improvements to Lakeland Hills Reservoir 5, off 57th Drive Southeast, Councilman Bill Peloza asked that the item be separated from its place in the consent agenda.

Peloza then took issue with one part of the contract that called for the City spend $18,000 to have a forest scene painted on the reservoir, mingling the necessary

sealing of the tank with aesthetics.

Peloza said that the City had a similar reservoir painted in the same way more than a year ago, and he acknowledged that he had voted yes at that time. But times, he said, have changed.

“I’m going to vote against this.

I mean, $18,000 for aesthetics in this day and age, when we could use that $18,000 for the homeless, maybe. So I think it’s extravagant that we’re doing it now at this time. [ more DEBATE page 6 ]

Shifting retail landscape makes it difficult for reputable clothing store to stay open

BY MARK KLAAS

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Changing suppliers, demographics and shopping habits have created a perfect storm and the opportunity to walk away.

Recognizing today’s challenges to sustaining a family-owned business, Jim and John Rottle concede it is time to move on.

Rottles Clothing and Shoes – the unmistakable, flagship business on Main Street since 1939 and one of the largest independent clothing stores in the Green River Valley –

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officially closes June 27.

The twin brothers plan to retire. Third-generation proprietors, they have worked, co-owned and comanaged the apparel giant [ more ROTTLES 7 ]

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Auburn’s All-School Food Drive shatters records, stocks bank

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Auburn’s All School Food Drive continues to set records.

The Auburn School District’s 11th annual drive recently pulled in an unprecedented 67,217 pounds of food and $29,402 in cash donations from a total of 15,118 elemen-

tary, middle and high school students.

Combining poundage and cash brought in, the 96,621-point total shattered last year’s total by nearly 11,000 points.

Last year’s drive accounted for 62,374 pounds of food and $24,291 in cash donations for

a total of 85,665 points, the previous standard.

Within each school level – elementary, middle and high school – schools compete to collect the most weight in food and dollars. Donations benefit the Auburn Food Bank.

Auburn Mountainview, Cascade Middle School and

Lakeland Hills Elementary School were category winners based on a pounds-per-student average.

All told, each Auburn student brought in an average of 6.391 pounds of food.

“I am always amazed at the power of students,” said Debbie Christian, executive director

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

of the food bank. “Eleven thousand more pounds and (added) dollars than last year is stunning. Thank you to everyone who pitched in to make a huge difference.”

Christian said financial donations from the school drive also has provided welcomed relief to the food bank and the many clients it serves.

“I know this is extra work and an extra burden to teachers and staff,” Christian said. “Thank you for going ‘over the top’ to encourage giving. … What I really like about this is the knowledge that a little bit from everyone makes a huge difference.”

Christian praised the efforts of Jeani Rottle and Connie Dove, among others, who helped organize the community drive.

THE AUBURN DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION is sponsoring a Kids’ Art Walk from 5:30 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, April 15 in downtown Auburn.

The free art walk is in partnership with the Auburn PTA Council’s Art Reflections Program.

On display will be 50 pieces of art from elementary and middle schools in the Auburn School District.

The theme for the Art Reflections Program this year is, “The world would be a better place if ….”

Students were encouraged to work the theme into their art.

There will be refreshments and art activities like paint bombing, pointillism and other fun.

The art walk begins at the Auburn Downtown Association office, 222 E. Main St. Art walk maps and information will be available. A passport will encourage attendees to visit all venues and participate in a drawing.

Please visit www.auburndt.org for more information.

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Man charged with killing autistic boy

BY ROBERT WHALE rwhale@auburn-reporer.com

King County Prosecutors have charged 42-year-old Matthew Christenson of Auburn with killing the severely autistic son of the woman with whom he lived in a Highlinearea apartment for eight months in 2014.

Although the King County Medical Examiner’s Office initially determined that 18-year-old Otto Smith had died from natural causes, detectives with the King County Sheriff ’s Office Major Crimes Unit continued their investigation after his mother admitted to them that she’d lied and that Christenson had killed her son.

This charge is in addition to charges that Chistenson had subjected Smith’s younger brother to hours-long ice baths and forced marches in the stairwell of their apartment.

He remains jailed and has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

The official account of what happened in that one apartment paints a terrible picture of wanton acts of malignant cruelty, including all-night ice baths, forced, pointless marches up and down the apartment building’s stairwell that lasted for hours and forcing the boys 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.

CITY TO HOST ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION The City of Auburn invites the public to attend the Arbor Day celebration at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 16 at Les Gove Park, 910 Ninth St. SE. City officials, along with volunteers from the Auburn Garden Club, Auburn Tree Board, Auburn Park Board, representatives from the state Department of Natural Resources and the Washington Community Forestry Council will plant a Stewartia tree as part of the Arbor Day commemoration. The Auburn Garden Club donated the tree.

ON THE GO Cheri Loden, far right, a YMCA trainer, joins a group for a stroll along Main Street during American Heart Association National Walking Day on April 1. Participants started at the City Hall Plaza for a 30-minute walk downtown. Walkers went on their own or joined a group hosted by Auburn Valley YMCA’s fitness staff. Restaurants offered healthy dine-in or take-out options, and other

businesses had special promotions for the day. The Auburn Downtown Association and the Y presented the event. National Walking Day is a callout by the American Heart Association to get people active. The recommendation is 30 minutes of exercise, five days a week. That’s part of a lifestyle that can prevent 80 percent of heart problems. RACHEL CIAMPI, Auburn Reporter

COME CELEBRATE APRIL as National Poetry Month at the Auburn Avenue Theater at 7 p.m. April 30. The special evening will feature readings by Auburn Poet Laureate Marjorie Rommel, past Auburn Poet Laureate Dick Brugger and Washington State Poet Laureate Elizabeth Austen.

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Kent man faces charges after police chase, gun pointing a pursuit intervention technique and the subject lost control, resulting in his vehicle overturning just as he was getting onto the 84th Street northbound on-ramp to Highway 167.

As officers surrounded the vehicle, there was a brief exchange of gunfire as gunshots were heard inside the vehicle. Police took the man into custody at about 6:30 p.m.

The man made his first court appearance on Monday when a King County Superior Court judge set bail at $750,000. He remains in custody in the county jail. County prosecutors expected to file charges against him on Wednesday, after the Kent Reporter’s press deadline.

BY STEVE HUNTER shunter@kentreporter.com

Kent Police arrested a 30-yearold Kent man for allegedly pointing an AK-47 assault rifle at several people during a chase last Saturday along State Route 167.

The man, driving a white 1998 Honda Civic 4-door, allegedly pointed the rifle at a father and his two young children in Auburn and then fled the scene with Auburn Police officers in pursuit, according to probable cause documents filed by the Kent Police.

The man also used his vehicle to strike three motorcycles with the riders mounted.

He later pointed the gun at drivers in Kent before police used

The man faces potential charges of first-degree assault, seconddegree assault, felony eluding a police officer and reckless endangerment.

Around 4:45 p.m., Kent officers responded to a call in the 10200 block of Southeast 240th Street for another report of a subject, driving a white Honda, who had pointed a gun at another driver. The car then fled west on SE 240th Street. Officers quickly located the vehicle at the intersection of James Street and Central Avenue.

The vehicle matched the description of the vehicle that had fled from Auburn Police. As the suspect travelled north on Central Avenue, he tried to elude the officers during a pursuit.

Crews douse storage facility fire FOR THE REPORTER

No one was injured but approximately 10 storage units were heavily damaged by fire at the Auburn Public Storage facility, 3624 Auburn Way N., last Friday afternoon.

Property owners said they are not allowing access to any of their units at this time and are asking customers to call before coming to the facility.

A customer who was storing his truck at the facility reportedly saw smoke coming from one of the storage buildings at 4:18 p.m. and immediately informed the on-site manager, who called 911.

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Firefighters contain a fire that damaged 10 storage units at the Auburn Public Storage facility.

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ley Regional Fire Authority arrived within four minutes to see heavy smoke and flames coming from the ap-

proximately 100-by-40-foot building.

A second alarm was declared, bringing additional resources to the scene.

Three fire engines, two ladder trucks and two medical aid units responded from the VRFA, Kent Fire RFA, South King Fire & Rescue and King County Medic One. The fire was brought under control quickly and crews were able to limit heavy fire damage to approximately 10 units, with additional units receiving light to moderate smoke and water damage, the VRFA reported.

The building contained 80 total storage units.

The fire remains under investigation.

Fire & Rescue Blotter The Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 198 requests for service between March 30 and April 5, among them the following:

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Police Blotter Auburn Police responded to the following calls for service, among many others, between April 3 and 5.

April 3 Fraud: 11:38 a.m., 5600 block of South 307th Street. A woman who had hoped to buy pets over the Internet found herself the victim of a swindle.

Vandalism: Overnight, 4810 D St. NW. Somebody threw a rock through a business’ glass door.

Burglary: Overnight, 13315 SE 307th St. Somebody stripped the wiring from a house under construction.

Shoplifting: 8:50 p.m., 1101 Outlet Collection Way SW. A dozen suspects grabbed clothing items from a store and fled. senior citizen who had fallen down some stairs, injuring her back. A private ambulance transported her to MultiCare Auburn Medical Center (MAMC).

March 31 Car fire: 8:13 p.m., (Pacific).

Firefighters responding to a report of a car fire at an apartment complex in the 700 block of 4th Avenue Northeast found that the apartment manager had extinguished the fire.

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A short standoff between the police and the subject took place as officers attempted to get the suspect to come out of the vehicle.

Owing to the circumstances and the potential dangers involved, Valley SWAT responded to the scene and the suspect was safely taken into custody.

The subject appears to have sustained minor injuries as a result of the collision and gunshot wounds to his arm. Medics were on scene to provide the necessary medical attention, and he was transported to a local hospital for further evaluation.

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custody without further risk to the community. In these types of circumstances, safety to the community, the officers, and the suspect is our highest priority,” said Kent Police Assistant Chief Derek Kammerzell.

Because of the volatile circumstances, both lanes of travel were temporarily shut down on Highway 167 for safety and containment purposes.

The investigation is being handled for Kent Police by the Valley Investigation Team, which is composed of surrounding police agency investigators. The officers involved in the discharge of their weapons have all been placed on administrative leave, which is standard practice in incidents like this.

Hairlifting: 5:23 p.m., 1509 Auburn Way S. A man shoplifted a hair straightener from a business.

April 4 Theft: 4:41 p.m., 762 Outlet Collection Drive SW. Somebody left a purse in a shopping cart outside Walmart and another somebody stole it.

April 5 Theft: 7:22 a.m., 801 Auburn Way N. Two unknown masked suspects loaded an ATM machine at Fred Meyer into a white van and fled the area. Police declined to offer additional details because the case is under investigation.

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Shoplifting: 2:25 p.m., 1519 Auburn Way S. Police arrested a woman for trying to steal a pair of shoes.

Vandalism: 2:34 p.m., 1100 block of 4th Street Southeast. A man called police to report that a kid had thrown a rock from across the street and broken two of his home’s windows.

Vandalism: 5:44 p.m., 1825 K St. SE. Somebody, or several somebodies in dishonest cahoots, damaged two windows in some way at Olympic Middle School.

Vandalism: 11:06 a.m., 28900 124th Avenue SE. A passerby called 911 to report an act of vandalism at Auburn Mountainview High School.

Flaming Dumpster: 6:51 p.m., 3800 block of H Street Northeast.

A woman called police after her children informed her that the Dumpster in their apartment complex was ablaze.

Shoplifting: 1:28 p.m., 1519 Auburn Way S. A person of the feminine gender – child, teen or woman, not disclosed – stole something worth something from

Flashing a weapon: 8:18 p.m., 6700 block of Elaine Court Southeast. A man showed a handgun to his 9-year-old neighbor in an unlawful manner.

A VRFA fire investigator investigated the fire because its origin was suspicious.

April 1 Aid call: 6:45 p.m., (Auburn). Firefighters responding to the La Quinta Hotel found that a large work truck had backed up into the building, causing minor damage to the brick façade. Noting no other structural damage, firefighters left the building in control of the manager on location.

April 2 Aid call: 12:10 p.m., (Algona).

Once firefighters completed their evaluation of a woman suffering severe abdominal pain, a private ambulance transported her to MAMC.

April 3 Aid call: 8:30 a.m., (Auburn).

Once firefighters had splinted the ankle of an older woman who was complaining of ankle pain after a fall,

they transported her to MAMC.

April 4 Aid call: 7:30 p.m., (Lakeland Hills).

Firefighters treated a toddler who had been playing with other children when he fell out of a backyard playhouse, fracturing his arm. The boy did not lose consciousness and sustained no other injuries. A private vehicle transported him to MAMC.

April 5 Residential fire: 1:53 p.m., (Auburn). Firefighters dispatched to the 500 block of C Street Southwest for a deck fire found a partially extinguished fire on the third-floor deck, which had spread to the exterior of the house. When firefighters finished putting out the fire, they went to see if the fire had spread into the attic space. No civilians or firefighters were injured. Investigators are trying to determine what caused the fire.

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Big money, big talk as state budget battle begins There will be no pomp or ceremony when Gov. Jay Inslee sits down with the Democrat and Republican leaders of the House and Senate to talk budget.

Rather, the state’s chief executive and four caucus honchos will try to figure out what routes to take – and which to avoid – to reach agreement in the 18 days left before the Legislature is scheduled to adjourn.

What should be apparent, though maybe not admitted in this week’s particular gathering, is that neither majority party enjoys much bargaining advantage at the outset of this year’s negotiations because the balance of power in each chamber is, well, pretty balanced.

In the House, Democrats only outnumber Republicans 51-47. That doesn’t give Speaker Frank Chopp, D-Seattle, much extra muscle with which to impose his will on the process.

In the Senate, Republicans operate with a 26-23 edge on Democrats. (The Republican Caucus has 25 adherents of the Grand Old Party and one centrist Democrat). That doesn’t provide Senate Majority Leader Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville, much extra strength to force matters his way either.

Such numeric equality fuels optimism among Olympia’s political class – sort of like what Chicago Cub fans feel this time of the season – in the ability of the House and Senate to reach the hundreds of little compromises on spending that are the guts of the 500-page spending tome.

These are the $1 million, $5 million and $10 million decisions for budgets of state agencies and the provisos for studies, task forces and reports to the Legislature.

These same insiders’ aren’t quite so effervescent about lawmakers easily resolving conflicts between the chambers on modifying Jerry Cornfield

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Sorry to see you go, Rottles I’m writing with sadness after hearing that we are losing another downtown Auburn mainstay, Rottles Clothing and Shoes.

As a lifelong Auburn resident, it’s where my first pair of Nikes came from and my letterman’s jacket in high school.

Tuxedos for our wedding. A birthday gift, just last month, for my husband.

You will be greatly missed, Jim and John, and the rest of the Rottles staff.

I wish we could have you for another 75 years.

– Joey Tillotson

Apologizing for my actions My name is Robert Cal Adams III. I am writing to the media in order to apologize to

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

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

Submissions may be printed both in the paper and electronically.

Deadline for letters to be considered for publication is 2 p.m. Tuesday. the employees for the robberies that took place in March through April of 2014.

People go to work every day to provide for their families, to live a comfortable life. Every job has its purpose, and a lot of people love their jobs. All people should have the luxury of feeling safe at home, at work

MY TURN

New rail safety regulations are welcome North Dakota Gov. Jack Dalrymple has announced new rules that reduce the vapor pressure in oil tanker cars leaving his state’s booming oil patch.

The goal is to reduce the risk of fiery explosions like the one that killed 47 people in Lac-Megantic, Quebec in July 2013.

In separate efforts, Congress is beefing up safety standards for oil tank cars and the White House is calling for increased rail inspections and slower speeds for oil trains traveling through populated areas.

Meanwhile, the Washington Legislature is working to tighten regulations on oil trains and

MY TURN

“Would you support a tent city in Auburn?”

Don C. Brunell

Question of the week:

“Auburn once allowed for encampments – now known as tent cities – to help out the homeless … and I would like for the City of Auburn to renew the policy for encampments here in Auburn.” – Brocc Snyder, a church elder, pleads with the City Council.

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establish a per-barrel tax to be used for spill cleanup.

Stiffer science-based safety regulations for crude-carrying trains are welcome.

BNSF, the major crude-carrying railroad, announced a series of safety improvements. It has stepped up inspections of its track and roadbeds, particularly along waterways;

and even in just everyday life.

Nobody deserves to come to work and be put in a bad situation.

I blame nobody but myself for the actions I took. They were very stupid and selfish.

There is absolutely no excuse for committing any crime.

What I can say is that I had an addiction that I’m now working on. I’m a work in progress. I’m not apologizing because I got caught or because anyone told me to do so but because I don’t think what I did was right. You were just doing your job.

No one should have to worry about someone coming into their place of work and being ordered to do anything other than what the boss says.

But seriously, I want to apologize from the bottom of my heart, and please know that I will do anything to make it up and try and prevent these [ more LETTERS page 6 ]

slowed oil trains to 35 mph in areas where more than 100,000 people live; and is accelerating the pace at which it brings new, safer oil tankers into its fleet.

Additionally, BNSF Railway announced in February that it will spend $189 million this year on maintenance and improvements on its track system in Washington.

The work focuses on replacing almost 50 miles of rails and 200,000 railroad ties along more than 1,000 miles of track. [ more BRUNELL page 6 ]

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King County Elections mailed ballots on Wednesday to all registered voters for the April 28 Special Election.

Auburn voters will have a chance to vote yes or no on the countywide Proposition 1, a property tax levy to pay for the Emergency Public Safety Radio Network Replacement Project.

The nine-year, $273 million property tax levy lid lift proposal would raise revenue needed to replace the county’s aging emergency radio system.

Police, fire and emergency responders of all kinds in jurisdictions throughout the county rely on the radio system to do their jobs, to communicate during emergency incidents and natural disasters like earthquakes, flooding, landslides and wind storms. But the system on which all these entities and personnel lean is 20 years old, and given recent population growth and the countless advances in technology since 1995, the system is showing its gray hairs.

If approved by voters, the levy lid lift would be levied at a rate of not more than 7 cents per $1,000 of assessed value. The levy is projected to generate $273 million in revenues.

[ LETTERS from page 5 ] things from happening. I’m working on my problems and trying my best not to go back to that way of life I was living.

I apologize to everyone I affected.

I never wanted or intended on hurting anyone and never will.

– Robert Cal Adams III, “The Rapid Fan Bandit”

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Homelessness, as an example, is horrific in this community and around the region,” Peloza said.

Peloza’s peers listened but voted 6-1 to proceed.

“Eighteen thousand dollars out of $1,042,000 is less than 1 percent of the cost of this project,” said Councilman Richard Wagner.

“When you think about the investments we make in the art and in the aesthetics of our city, less than 1 percent of a project to me is a good investment.”

“I’m really in support of the cosmetic approach to these tanks after we seal them, to preserve them,” said Largo Wales. “Some of these water tanks are very, very close to homes, and the grounds are well tended. And it’s very nice – at least when they look out their windows – that they see this nice forest, so I think $18,000 is really well worth it.”

Wayne Osborne said neighbors of the project had agreed they wanted it done, and that if it were to be voted down he suggested that one councilman in particular should be obliged to visit them in Lakeland Hills and explain why.

Claude DaCorsi said that $18,000 was “not a bad price for doing such a large mural” offer-

What happened to the levity?

Like many people these days, more and more I seem to rely on the Internet for my news. In the past, however, I always looked forward to that rolled up paper in the driveway.

My entire family has sat around the kitchen while one member read

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ing enhancement and a little more beautification in the process. Then he asked City Engineer Ingrid Gaub to explain the announced overall project increase of $229,775.

“Because of the location where some of the trees are in proximity to the reservoir, we will be removing some trees, so that will open up some of the visibility of the tank, which is also another reason we chose to go with the mural. It’s also weather sensitive, and the City requires full containment of the reservoir during the painting process because of the close proximity to homes, which increases the cost.

Another thing is timing because we are trying to get it done before the end of summer.”

According to the City, the overall purpose of the project is to rehabilitate and improve the operations, water quality and overall safety of the existing reservoir by removing and replacing the interior and exterior coating system. This includes the decorative mural, improvements to the current mixing system, installation of seismic equipment such as flexible couplings, sensors and isolation valve actuators, a new spiral staircase, a roof perimeter handrail, a security gate and an access hatch. The project should be finished by December of 2015.

[ CORNFIELD from page 5 ] the initiative for smaller class sizes, increasing state worker pay and hiking taxes.

This is where they hope House Democrats and Senate Republicans are cognizant of the thin ice on which they’ve set their bargaining stakes.

Consider the House’s position. Democrats pushed through their two-year $38.8 billion spending plan on a party-line vote but have not yet passed the $1.5 billion package of tax increases needed to pay for it all.

Democrat leaders insist the votes are there and they brush off repeated challenges by their Republican counterparts to prove it.

Democrats contend if they did pass it and sent it to the Senate for consideration, it would be ignored, so why go through the exercise.

Senate budget negotiators will no doubt point out this shortcoming as they look to whittle down the size of the House Democrat’s plan.

In the meantime, Senate negotiators are operating on weaker ground in some areas themselves, after what happened in a marathon session that began on the afternoon April 2 and finished the next morning.

Senate Republicans made it harder to amend their proposed $37.8 billion budget with a rule change requiring a supermajority vote of 60 percent to pass any amendment offered on the floor. This meant passage required votes of at

the police blotter out loud for all to enjoy. It’s a shame you no longer publish that dreary news in a manner that made us laugh.

I’m not inclined to read the blotter in its current form and I’m sad to say, seeing the rolled up paper on the ground annoys me now, when once it made me smile.

– S.D. Carroll

Railroads and highways are the backbone of America’s transportation network.

Rail cars and trucks carry essentials that we use daily.

Unfortunately, some of that cargo is hazardous. While the current focus is on crude oil accidents, other substances have been involved.

For example, in the early morning of April 11, 1996, a train traveling 40 mph through western Montana derailed when a worn rail broke, sending 19 cars off the tracks. Six of those cars contained hazardous chemicals, including chlorine, a

gas commonly used in water purification and sewer treatment.

The derailment sent a cloud of chlorine gas toward the small town of Alberton, 30 miles west of Missoula.

Emergency responders immediately evacuated the town, closed Interstate 90 and transported 356 people to hospitals for chlorine inhalation.

Today, that same track carries tank cars loaded with gasoline bound for Spokane, northern Idaho and northeast Washington.

Originally, the gasoline

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travelled through the Yellowstone Pipeline from Billings to Spokane. But in 1995 – the year before the derailment – the Salish and Kootenai tribes terminated a lease that allowed the pipeline to operate under their land. As a result, refined petroleum must now be loaded onto tank cars in Missoula, railed 100 miles northwest to Thompson Falls and then re-injected into the pipeline, which ends in Spokane.

While pipelines may be the safest way to transport oil and gas, projects like the Keystone XL are stymied by President Obama’s opposition.

Modern technology allows railroads to find defective track and malfunctioning equipment much faster. Safer equipment and increased inspections benefits freight and passenger trains, as well.

Additionally, railroads are purchasing safer rail cars and newer locomotives that are more efficient and

least 30 of the 49 senators.

This blunted the Democrats, while at the same time allowed moderate GOP members to vote for a Democrat-sponsored amendment on a controversial subject without fear it would pass or be used against them in a future campaign.

There were 32 roll call votes on Democratsponsored amendments.

Of those, 10 received 25 or more votes, which is a majority in the chamber.

A key one dealt with pay hikes for state workers. The Senate budget contained raises of $1,000 per employee per year. The amendment called for approving new contracts negotiated between the state employee unions and the governor’s office, putting it in line with the House budget.

Six Republicans joined the 23 minority Democrats to support the revision but, because of the rule, it failed 29-20. You can bet House Democrats will remind their Senate counterparts of this philosophical majority on this critical matter.

Not to be forgotten in the coming days are the important roles the minority parties in each caucus will play. Their members will be engaged in the shuttle diplomacy required to reach a bipartisan deal.

Let the journey of negotiations begin.

Political reporter Jerry Cornfield’s blog, The Petri Dish, is at www.heraldnet.com.

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environmentally friendly.

Freight rail is an important pillar of Washington’s economy, generating ten percent of the state’s GDP. Railroads support more than 342,000 Washington jobs and are vital to the region’s international trade.

Stopping rail shipments of crude oil and hazardous cargo is not a viable option.

It is better to strengthen railroad beds, replace aging track and bridges, separate tracks from busy roads, enact better safety standards, increase inspections, continue to train emergency responders and invest in new technology and modern equipment.

Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist.

He recently retired as president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and now lives in Vancouver.

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www.auburn-reporter.com [ ROTTLES from page 1 ] for a combined 75 years. They have accepted the impending closure with mixed emotions.

“It no longer makes financial sense for us to continue to do business the way we have done business,” Jim said while preparing the store for the 11½-week liquidation sale that began Thursday. “Our core customer, the baby boomer, they buy less clothes.

“If you think about it, there are no stores like us within, who knows, 100 miles or more,” he added. “Large, specialty stores like us have gone by the wayside, primarily because of, A, competition, and B, ownership has no succession plan, so they just shuttered their doors.”

GA Wright Sales, a Denver marketing company, is running the store-closing event, which includes the total liquidation of inventory and fixtures. The Rottle family hopes to sell or lease the two-story, 15,000-square-foot building to a “viable retail business” to serve the community and a growing residential population downtown.

The store has a staff of 15 partand full-time employees.

Financially, the brothers said, Rottles was doing OK, but, as Jim admitted, “It’s not worth what we get out of it.”

Tough industry According to the brothers, Rottles and other stores of its kind are struggling to keep up with the larger, corporate, chain-heavy competition. The retail landscape of brick-and-mortar retailing has changed dramatically, they said, with the advent of Internet sales, big box stores and a general downgrading of dress codes.

“The fashion culture has changed,” Jim said. “Most of our key manufacturers are actually

[ CHARGED from page 3 ] Prosecutors in January charged Christenson with one count of second-degree assault domestic violence and one count of unlawful imprisonment domestic violence.

According to court records, the woman, a former teacher. reported that in April of 2014, feeling lonely and depressed, she placed an ad on Craig’s List seeking male companionship.

And met Christenson.

“In no time, Christenson

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Abdo Rottle, a Lebanese immigrant, opened the family’s clothing store in Auburn in 1939. Groceries, hardware and other necessities stocked the shelves during those lean years and on into World War II. It was a modest operation. The store occupied only 3,500 square feet and employed three. COURTESY PHOTO

“Rottles has been an integral part of our downtown for decades. I was saddened to hear of the closure, but I am excited for the opportunities that the Rottle family have in front of them.

I know Main Street and downtown will continue to hold a special place in their hearts, and that the storefront will be utilized to help continue our revitalization.

“I appreciate how much time, effort, planning and yes, money goes into a family-ran business, and they have dedicated their careers to providing quality shoes, clothing and service. I wish them all the best, and look forward to see what the future will bring.”

– Mayor Nancy Backus

“Rottles has been a longtime supporter of the chamber and the downtown association. They have been strong pillars of our community. They always stepped up to support all of our nonprofits.

Both Jim and John have served on many boards.

They will leave an awesome legacy of volunteerism. And they will be greatly missed.”

– Nancy Wyatt, president and chief operating officer of the Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce

competing against us with either outlet stores or selling over the Internet. It’s making it harder for retail partners to survive. The intent may be to increase brand awareness, but they are taking the market share we helped build.”

Rottles’ changing suppliers also have brought uncertainty.

The store’s formal wear supplier in Fife is closing, according to the brothers, and the factory that provides letterman’s jackets, a store tradition, is shifting operations from Lakewood to Wisconsin in June.

“We just don’t know what to expect,” John said of the changes.

“It’s very timely that we’ve not only made the decision to cease operations as a clothing store, but it so happens that our biggest vendor, which is the letterman’s jacket manufacturer, is changing hands.”

The closure of the store will end a family tradition. The store has been passed down through generations.

The lineage began in 1939, when Abdo, a Lebanese immigrant, opened a modest store that occupied only 3,500 square feet and employed three.

When Abdo retired, his son Don took over the store in 1953.

Nine years later, he moved the store from where the Auburn mini-mall stood to its current location. Over time, Rottles became the go-to apparel store, carving out a family-friendly niche with its customers in the teeth of larger competition.

In time, the store underwent renovations and grew. Its inventory also changed with the changing tastes of men and women shoppers.

Just as Don did when he was young, John and Jim began to work for their father and learn the business from the ground up. As teenagers, they worked in receiving and swept floors. After each went off to school and earned a

business degree, they returned to help the family patriarch.

Don officially retired in 1997, but maintains a presence at age 89.

“It’s bittersweet to him,” John said of how his father reacted to the store’s closure, “but he understand and has embraced it with open arms.”

The brothers are compatible and complementary. Jim excels at merchandising, and has a photographic mind when it comes to customers and what they have in their closets, John contends. John, meanwhile, handles administrative duties.

Together, they worked long and hard hours to keep the family tradition alive.

Jim and John each have two daughters who have chosen different careers, thus leaving the store without a successor.

The brothers, who turn 60 in June, decided it was a good time to leave behind the long hours and the worries and retire. They plan to stay connected to Auburn and support the community they love.

Each has plans to travel, spend more time with family and remain active as volunteers and service club members.

“We thank the Auburn community for supporting us for so long, but it’s time to open up a new chapter,” Jim said.

Added John: “We intend to stay stakeholders in this community.”

Rottles’ departure represents a big blow to a struggling downtown, but Jim and John encourage leaders and merchants to redefine the area and grow with the changes.

“There’s a lot of promise … more culturally, less commodity driven,” John said. “I can foresee Auburn as a cultural mecca for live performances, with the PAC (Performing Arts Center), (Auburn) Ave Theater, comedy clubs.

Perhaps a microbrewery and wine shops are needed downtown … and reacting to what younger people want.”

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 to explain the ice baths, the woman speculated that “it was to reduce the swelling and bruising from the beatings Christenson inflicted,” according to court records.

According to court records, during the early morning hours of Sunday, April 13, 2014, the woman called 911 to report that her 18-year-old son was not breathing. She later called back and cancelled the call, advising

the dispatcher that “they were going to transport Otto to the hospital themselves.”

According to court records, Smith was taken to St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way where he was pronounced dead in the emergency room. According to court records, the woman told doctors and later the King County Medical Examiner’s Office that her son had accidentally fallen down some stairs According to court records, the events came to light on Dec. 22, 2014 when deputies with the King

County Sheriff ’s office met with the boy’s mother at Tacoma General Hospital, where she had gone en route to Eastern Washington in an attempt to escape the abusive relationship.

At first the woman told officers she’d been kidnapped, but that story did not hold up for long.

During a later conversation with a social worker, according to court records, the woman claimed her boyfriend, Christenson, had killed her 18-year-old autistic son and that she had helped clean up the evidence.

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POETRY AT THE BISTRO MOVES TO MONDAYS Poetry at The Station Bistro has a new night. The program is switching to the first Monday of the month, beginning May 4, from 7-9 p.m. at the Bistro, 110 Second St. SW, No. 125, one block south of West Main Street, on the east side of the Auburn Transit Center. Coffee and conversation follow readings.

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Second annual Y.E.L.L. Summit: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. April 11, Highline College, Student Union, Building 8, main campus, South 240th Street and Pacific Highway South (Highway 99). The Young Educated Ladies Leading (Y.E.L.L.) Summit is for students in ninth grade and above and designed to empower and encourage them to excel in education and beyond. Dr. Caprice Hollins is keynote address. A native of Seattle, Hollins has more than 15 years of experience working with ethnically diverse populations, providing mental health services, facilitating workshops and teaching.

Register by April 6. Participants will receive giveaways, prizes, breakfast and lunch. Full schedule and registration information is available at yell.highline.edu.

Kids’ Art Walk: 5:30-8 p.m. April 15, downtown Auburn. Auburn Downtown Association sponsors the free event in partnership with the Auburn PTA Council’s Art Reflections Program. On display will be 50 pieces of art from elementary and middle schools in the Auburn School District.

Viewing art submitted was part of an art contest. Refreshments and art activities. The art walk begins at the Auburn Downtown Association office, 222 E. Main St. Art walk maps and information available. A passport encourages those attending to visit all venues and participate in a drawing. Visit www. auburndt.org for more information.

Arbor Day celebration: 11 a.m.

April 16, Les Gove Park, 910 Ninth St. SE. Public welcome. City officials, volunteers from the Auburn Garden Club, Auburn Tree Board, Auburn Park Board, representatives from the state Department of Natural Resources and the Washington Community Forestry Council will plant a Stewartia tree. The Auburn Garden Club is donating the tree.

26th Washington State Spring Fair: April 16-19, Washington State Fairgrounds, 110 Ninth Ave. SW, Puyallup. Hours: 2-10 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday. Animals, the Northwest Junior Livestock Show, free entertainment, kids’ activities, shopping, Motorsport Mayhem. Adult tickets are $10 at the gate, $8 students (6-18 years).

Children 5 and under are free. Kids, 0-18 years, free gate admission on opening day.

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City of Auburn’s Domestic Violence Task Force: Noon-1:30 p.m. April 16, City Hall, 25 West Main St., second floor, Room 3, Auburn. Presenting “a walkthrough a domestic violence case – beginning to end.” Guest speaker – the prosecutor will present their role in a domestic violence call from 911. The task force will continue monthly with the roles of prosecutor, the advocate, the defense attorney, the judge, the treatment agency, the medical and the community agencies. Is it free and open to the public. The task force is a community action organization committed to justice, accountability and safety through collaboration, education and prevention of domestic violence. For more information, contact Shelly David, domestic violence legal advocate, City of Auburn Prosecutor’s Office, at 253-931-3072 or sdavid@ auburnwa.gov.

Emerald Downs season opener: 2 p.m. April 18, Emerald Downs, 2300 Emerald Downs Way. Beginning of 70-day meet.

Promotion: 15 Go Pro Camera drawings.

Admission: $7 general or $5 with Emerald Rewards card. Includes access to the first five levels of the stadium, the paddock and park. Children 17 and military personnel with ID free. Kids 13 and under must be accompanied by parent or guardian. www.emeralddowns.com.

Downtown Sculpture Gallery Walking Tour: 4 p.m. April 18. Artist-led walking begins at B Street Southwest and Main Street and meander through downtown and culminate at D Street NE and Main Street. A no-host reception follows at Zola’s Cafe. Free. No registration required. Are you a sculptor interested in having your artwork displayed as part of the 2015-16 Downtown Sculpture Gallery? Applications are being accepted through April 20.

Clean Sweep: 7:30 a.m. April 25, City Hall, 25 W. Main St. Help Auburn celebrate Earth Day and participate in one of Auburn’s largest volunteer efforts.

Community-wide volunteer effort focuses on major cleanup, environmental restoration and beautification efforts in different areas around Auburn. Volunteer groups will work on general cleanup, landscaping, tree planting, weeding and other projects at various parks, Auburn’s Environmental Park, trails and other sites around the city.

Volunteers can register at www.auburnwa. gov. For more information, visit auburnwa. gov/environment.

Healthy Kids Day: 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.

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White River Buddhist Temple Teriyaki Chicken Dinner and Bake Sale: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 19, White River Buddhist Temple, 3625 Auburn Way N., Auburn.

Teriyaki chicken dinner served cafeteria style or take-out. Bake sale featuring mochi, manju, pies and more. Cost: $12. 253-8331442. www.wrbt.org.

Coming Together for Kids: 6-9 p.m.

April 24, Green River College, Lindbloom Center,12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. Communities in Schools of Auburn fundraising dinner and auction. Live auction features two U.S. Open tickets at Chambers Bay. Tickets: $50, includes dinner. RSVP at auburn.ciswa.org or email Arlene Pierini at director@cisauburn.org.

Clothes for the Cause: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

April 25-26, Auburn Mountainview High School, parking lot, (east side, off 132nd), 28900 124th Ave. SE, Auburn. Clothing and textile fundraiser for the Lions Booster Club. Truck open for drop-offs. Accepting new and gently used clothes; shoes paired only; towels; stuffed animals; hats; sheets; blankets; quilts, bedspreads; drapes; purses; belts. All items must be dry and clean. Not accepted: glass; breakables; electronics; pet beds; bed pillows; carpeting; uniforms; or hotel linens or items previously for sale at a thrift store.

Lynn Trefzger Ventriloquist Lynn Trefzger performs an off-the-wall, hilarious show with her comical characters at 7:30 Saturday at the Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. For more than 30 years, Trefzger has given life to a trunk full of comical characters and has performed for audiences worldwide in corporations, colleges, theatres and cruise ships. Audiences are treated to Trefzger’s vocal illusion talents, where they may meet a drunken and lovable camel, a grumpy old man, a feisty little girl, or even some other audience members who are brought up for the action. Tickets are $17 regular, $15 for students and seniors. Call 253-931-3043 or order online for will-call-only pickup at www.brownpapertickets. com/event/754312. COURTESY PHOTO. tion 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 nonprofit organization’s scholarship fund for Auburn School District seniors. For more information, visit www. busbarnbonanza.com.

“See Ya Later” Father’s Day 5K: 9 a.m.

June 20, Emerald Downs, 2300 Emerald Downs Drive, Auburn. Event day check-in 8 a.m. Early registration fee: $30, includes breakfast, T-shirt, race medal, raffle ticket: Day-of-race fee: $40. Register at www. seeyalater.org/syl-washington/5k-runwalkwashington/

Health Bloodworks Northwest drives: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-5 p.m. April 16, Social Security Auburn, 1901 C St. SW; 9 a.m.2 p.m. April 29, Auburn High School, 711 E. Main St.; 12:30-3:30 p.m. May 5, GSA, 400 15th St. SW. Appointments can be made by calling 1-800-398-7888, or visit www.bloodworksnw.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 St. SE, Auburn. Please call 253-403-1417 to schedule an appointment.

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Auburn Valley YMCA’s Pillowcase Drive: Through April 15. For Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital and Auburn Children’s Charities. Help put a smile on the face of a child by bringing fun pillowcases to the Y, 1620 Perimeter Road. Donors can use their imagination to sew, embroider or decorate pillowcases or simply buy them from the store. Children can choose a pillowcase to become a comfort item for chemotherapy, surgery, tests or traumatic life changing circumstances. This year’s campaign goal is 1,300 pillowcases. For more information, call Christine Gifford, of the Y, at 253-8767563 or 253-833-2770 or email cgifford@ seattleymca.org.

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Rummage sale: April 9, 10, 11, St. Matthew/San Mateo Episcopal Church, 123 L St. NE, Auburn. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday.

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Fourth Annual Empty Bowls Event: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. May 1, Grace Community Church, 1320 Auburn Way S. Local artists, businesses and restaurants come together to help Auburn’s hungry. A $15 suggested donation will get you a handcrafted pottery or wood bowl made by local artisans to keep and lunch provided by Auburn-area restaurants and schools. Proceeds benefit the Auburn Food Bank. For more information, contact Gail Spurrell at gailspurrell@ comcast.net, or contact the food bank at 253-833-8925 or www.theauburnfoodbank.org

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Church of the Nazarene, 1225 29th St. SE, Room 15, Auburn. Caring for someone with memory loss? Do you need information and support? Alzheimer’s Association family caregiver support groups provide a consistent and caring place for people to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who are also on a unique journey of providing care to a person with memory loss. For information, call Val Brustad at 253-854-7658 or visit www.alzwa.org 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.

Patient and Caregiver Cancer Support Group: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, MultiCare Regional Cancer Center, 121 N. Division St., No. 100, Auburn. Gilda’s on the Go in partnership with the cancer center offer support group for patients and caregivers. You may drop in to this professionally facilitated group. No matter where you are being treated, or have been treated, for cancer, this group is free and open to you.

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Volunteers Auburn Valley Humane Society: 6-8 p.m., third Wednesdays of the month; 10 a.m.-noon, third Saturdays of the month, AVHS shelter, 4910 A St. SE, Auburn.

Volunteer orientation and trainings. Stop by the shelter or AVHS thrift store, 1123 E. Main St., to pick up a volunteer application or download one from 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 253249-7849 or visit auburnvalleyhs.org.

Kiwanis Centennial One-Day Event: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 11, Auburn Youth Resources, 936 Auburn Way S., Auburn.

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Clubs, programs 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 info, contact Ed Butler at 253-9299358 or edbutler0314@gmail.com.

Rotary Club of Auburn: Meets noon, Wednesdays, Auburn Golf Course, banquet room, 29630 Green River Road SE. Speakers: • April 15, Josh Clearman, dean, Green River College Trades and Technical programs. For more info, visit www.auburnrotary.org.

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.

Soroptimist International of Auburn: Meets Wednesdays at noon in the Rainier Room, Truitt Building, 102 W. Main St. For more information, visit www.siauburn.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.

Green Valley/Lake Holm Association: 6:30 p.m. Black Diamond Library, 24707 Roberts Drive. Meetings are on the last Wednesday of every month, except holidays. The association is an unincorporated area community service group formed by local citizens for the purpose of addressing common issues, safety measures and ideas for improvement. Featuring Capt.

Scott Somers of the King County Sheriff’s Department speaking on rural personal and property protection, increasing traffic concerns, adapting Block Watch in rural areas and ways residents can support the precinct’s deputies. Refreshments served.

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Rainier Audubon Society: 7 p.m.

April 20, Federal Way United Methodist Church, 29645 – 51st Ave. S. Presentation

by John Marzluff entitled, “Welcome to Subirdia.”

Heritage Roses Northwest Society: 1 p.m. May 3, Auburn Library, 1102 Auburn Way S. Judy Miller, who volunteered at the Huntington Library Rose Garden for 20 years, presents information about the amazing rose garden and the changes she’s seen over the years. Admission is free and all are welcome.

Rainy Rose Society meeting: 7 p.m. May 5, Emerald Downs, sixth floor executive suites, 2300 Emerald Downs Drive, Auburn. Master Rosarian John Moe discusses soil preparation and fertilization and how it affects the growth of our roses.

Film screening, “Chosen”: 7-8 p.m.

May 5, Auburn Library, 1102 Auburn Way S; May 7, Covington Library, 27100 164th Ave. SE; May 26, Kent Library, 212 Second Ave. N. Hear the true story of two All-American teenage girls tricked into trafficking.

Eighteen-year-old Brianna was an honorroll student, cheerleader and worked at a local café. Thirteen-year-old Lacy was an active member of her youth group, and a volunteer in her community. The 20-minute video is designed to equip preteens and teens to protect themselves and others from being trapped in the horrific and violent sex industry. Film screening serves Spencer

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Nature and Historic Site Photography Workshop: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 18.

Learn the basics of taking great shots with any camera with instructor Cary Davidson.

Workshop will have a classroom component in the barn and a field study of the flora, fauna and historic buildings at the farm.

Students must be 13 years of age. Class Fee: $50 per person. Class minimum: 8 students

Lynn Trefzger, Comedy Ventriloquist: 7:30 p.m. April 11. Have you ever had a childhood hobby that got out of hand?

That’s how Lynn Trefzger explains her start as a ventriloquist/comedienne. For over 30 years, Lynn has given life to a trunk full of comical characters and has performed for audiences worldwide in corporations, colleges, theatres, and cruise ships. Tickets: $17 regular; $15 students, seniors.

AveKids, Disney’s “My Son Pinocchio Jr.”: 7 p.m. April 17, 18; 2 p.m. April 18, 19.

Classic tale of toymaker Geppetto’s little wooden puppet is given new life. Presented

by Spring Break Theater Camp. Tickets: $8.

April Comedy at the Ave: 7:30-9 p.m.

April 24 , Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Three comedians with a featured headliner, Tyler Boeh. Ages 18 and over only. Tickets: $17 regular; $15 student/ senior.

Sing-a-long Sound of Music: 6:30 p.m.

April 25. It’s not just your chance to see the classic movie on the big screen, it’s major audience participation with subtitles for all the songs, an interactive funpack of props, and a costume parade of attendees (costumes highly recommended). The audience is the star of this show. Running time: 3 hours 50 minutes, including intermission.

Tickets: $15 regular; $13 student/senior.

WingsNThings, The Music of Paul McCartney: 7:30 p.m. May 2. Excellent musicianship, spot-on harmonies and an excellent rapport with the audience, WingNThings recreate note perfect renditions of McCartney’s biggest hits that he had with The Beatles, Wings and also his great solo career. Tickets: $20 regular; $18 student/senior.

AveKids, “Ugly Duckling”: 2 p.m. May 9.

Life isn’t quite what it’s quacked up to be for an unfortunate, young duckling. Bullied by family and friends for looking different, this unlucky, but plucky ducky decides to leave home for something better. Presented by StoryBook Theater. Tickets: $8.

AUBURN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 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 Grand Tour of Europe: 7:30 p.m. April 25, 26; 2:30 p.m. April 26. Season and single tickets available. Reserved season ticket seats $95 adults, $75 seniors. Reserved single ticket seats $34 adults, $27 seniors, $10 students. To purchase, call 253-8877777 or purchase online at www.auburnsymphony.org.

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Search for treasures Lynn Martz looks at the inventory at the Auburn Senior Activity Center’s recent rummage sale. For program information and other upcoming events at the center, call 253-931-3016, or visit www.auburnwa.gov/seniors. RACHEL CIAMPI, Auburn Reporter

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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)

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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.

Matsiko World Orphan Choir: 7-8 p.m.

May 13, Faith and Victory Church, 1302 A St. SE, Auburn. Orphaned and at-risk children from Africa, Peru and India perform. Free. www.icnchildren.net

Poetry National Poetry Month: 7 p.m.

April 30, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Featuring readings by Auburn Poet Laureate Marjorie Rommel, past Auburn Poet Laureate Dick Brugger and the Washington State Poet Laureate Elizabeth Austen. Free to the public. For more information, go to www.auburnwa.gov/arts or call 253-931-3043.

The Auburn Valley Creative Arts Gallery: 222 E Main St. E, Auburn. The group has monthly meetings and art demonstrations, which are open to the public. AVCA is actively looking to upgrade to a larger, fine arts gallery space. Volunteers needed to help maintain standing business hours. To learn more, visit auburnvalleycreativearts. com.

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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

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.

Mini-Taste of Technology and Resource Fair: 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

April 21, Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. SE. Free conference showcases the latest advancements in assistive technology and services for people with different types of special needs or disabilities (hearing, speech, vision, mobility, and cognitive). For more information, contact Cindy Campbell at 877-577-1825 or cindy.2.campbell@sprint.com, or visit www.washingtonrelay.com Pacific Algona Senior Center, 100 Third Ave SE, Pacific, 253-929-1153.

Serving seniors: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No annual fee.

Monday free lunch, Tuesday-Friday lunch provided by Catholic Community Services.

Senior bus trips to local stores and events.

Crafts and card making.

Network 3No Networking: 5:30 p.m. Thursdays.

3No Networking is a casual weekly gettogether set aside for members of the business community to drop in and get to know each other. The mixer rotates among Auburn venues: • First Thursday of the month – Iron Horse Casino, 333 15th St. NE; • second Thursday – Auburn Wine & Caviar Company, 2402 A St. SE; • third Thursday – Station Bistro, 110 Second St. SW, Suite 125; • fourth Thursday – Zola’s Café, 402 E. Main St. Suite 120. The series is made possible by a partnership between IPZ No. 15 Auburn, the City of Auburn Office of Economic Development, Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce and the Auburn Downtown Association. For more information, contact Doug Lein, IPZ administrator, at 253-804-3101.

Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce Business Insider Luncheon: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., the third Tuesday of every month, Emerald Downs, Emerald Room (fourth floor), 2300 Emerald Downs Drive.

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6th annual Recognition of Service Dinner: 5:30-8 p.m. April 29, Muckleshoot Casino, 2402 Auburn Way S., Auburn. Bill Kyle Memorial Award to be given to a welldeserving elected official. Buffet dinner: $49 per person. RSVP is required by April 24. Contact: Dustin Henderson for fees/ admission, sponsorships at 253-833-0700 or dustin@auburnareawa.org.

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Stanley Security makes Pioneer Elementary a much safer place to be for students, staff

BY ROBERT WHALE rwhale@auburn-reporter.com

Something has changed at Pioneer Elementary School.

It hits you before you walk in – that is, you don’t just walk in anymore.

There’s a button on a panel in the brick wall to the right. You push that.

Then you explain who you are, what you are doing there.

If you check out, someone buzzes you in. And if you don’t check out, you don’t get in.

Months after that fellow Stanley – OK, the Stanley Security Company, from whom Pioneer last year won $100,000 worth of security

equipment in a fiercelyfought, coast-to-coast school contest – finished installing its cutting-edge equipment there, everything is better, administrators say.

Having the system there is a weight of worry off of the minds of everyone there. And perhaps the most relieved mind of all belongs to Principal Debra Gary.

On edge after the mass shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut, school leaders looked around to see what they could do.

“Why we sought it out and put ourselves through that effort was because we didn’t have a sense of well being after Sandy Hook,”

said Gary. “So we looked for something that would give us a feeling of safety, and we thought this would help.

What we didn’t realize was just how much better we would feel.

“The main thing is that we feel secure. Before, we were such an open campus; anyone could just walk in. Now there are barriers in place, and we’ve got safeguards, stopping points that we can check. And just that much makes working here so much less stressful.

And I think that’s conveyed to the kids. Staff didn’t feel safe after Sandy Hook. Now everyone feels safe, and that comes out to the kids.”

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of parents. School leaders imagined there might be some pushback because parents would no longer be able to walk right in.

“Now they have to ring the doorbell,” Gary said.

“We have had no complaints. We have had a lot of positive comments from parents who feel more secure because they know we have more than policies in place.

Stanley staff began installation last August and finished up the last of the system checks about a month ago.

Like the proverbial iceberg, the bulk of the system is below the waterline, out of sight – and for security reasons, school leaders can’t talk about some of the best parts.

“What I can say is that we

Under Debra Gary’s guidance and Stanley Security’s help, Pioneer Elementary has become a more secure school. ROBERT WHALE, Reporter have immediate access to the police department in a way we didn’t have before, via the technology that Stanley Security supplied. We have immediate monitoring. … What we have discovered is how little it does take to make a school staff feel safer. We are the first school

Auburn Mountainview robotics moves on to world championships

ances as one of six students serving as a dean’s list representative. The dean’s list award is given FOR THE REPORTER to a student leader whose passion for Auburn Mountainview and effectiveness at captured two awards, attaining FIRST ide- Lee reached the quarterfinals als is exemplary. and qualified for the Auburn Mountainworld championships view also won the following the FIRST SCHOOL Team Spirit Award Robotics Pacific sponsored by Northwest compeChrysler. tition in Cheney last This year’s theme weekend. robot theme was The Lions will move Recycle Rush, and the on to the world event later teams’ projects focused on this month in St. Louis, for new and different ways to the second year in a row. recycle and other environAuburn and Auburn mental initiatives.

Riverside also competed in the field of 64 teams.

Elsewhere Auburn Mountainview junior Jasper Lommen, Christi Lee, a Lakeland Hills co-captain on the team, was Elementary para-educator, has nominated to represent the been selected as the Puget Sound Educational Service Districts (PSESD) Pacific Northwest Alli-

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And she thanked Auburn for its support during the contest.

Regional Classified Employee of the Year. She will represent the PSESD as one of nine regional winners at the state level in April.

Lee was selected as one of two Auburn School District Classified Employees of the Year, and her nomination was forwarded to the PSESD competition.

As one of the regional winners, Lee will be honored at a luncheon at the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction and have the opportunity to attend the Governor’s Reception for Exceptional Educators at the governor’s mansion. ...

Auburn Riverside speech and debate students recently competed at the State Speech Tournament at Pacific Lutheran University. Senior Kaelyn Buettner was a finalist in dramatic interpretation with a piece called “Message from an Unknown Chinese Mother.” Senior Alex Geisen placed fourth in the state in humorous interpretation with a piece titled, “Bad Auditions by Bad Actors.”

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Seattle and Washington State have an unusual role in the Vietnam War Commemoration, a national initiative to thank Vietnam veterans a half century after the United States rapidly escalated its deployment of troops to South Vietnam following the Gulf of Tonkin incident. Many of the troops who returned home were met with disdain rather than with the thanks that veterans of other conflicts received.

Joe Galloway, the Vietnam correspondent who authored the book “We Were Soldiers Once... And Young” (adapted into the 2002 film “We Were Soldiers”), is in Seattle for a week of interviews with local Vietnam veterans. He will speak at Seattle Rotary’s noon luncheon April 15 and will be featured at a breakfast interview session at the Columbia Tower Club on April 17.

The Vietnam War Commemoration is aimed at spurring events and activities in states, cities and towns around the country to recognize Vietnam veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice.

The partners’ program is designed for state and local communities, veterans’ organizations and other nongovernmental organizations to assist in thanking and honoring Vietnam Veterans and their families.

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Galloway has been going around the country doing three two-hour interviews a day with Vietnam veterans from across the services spectrum and by now has well over 75 two-hour interviews done, as he explained it, “beginning with Colin Powell and working outward.”

Galloway was a Texas boy who became a correspondent for United Press International and, in the battle of Ia Drang that his book and its movie adaptation made famous, he was decorated for heroism on the battlefield, receiving the bronze star for rescuing two wounded soldiers while under fire. He was praised by the late Gen. Norman Schwartzkopf as “the soldiers’ reporter” because of his caring and regard for those whose battles he covered.

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Boy Scout Troop 401 and the Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation Department recently helped upcoming Eagle Scout Dalton Bair with his Eagle project. The nine-hour project involved planting 150 maple trees and 2,000 willow plugs in the Auburn area on March 7 and March 15.

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Help Auburn celebrate Earth Day and participate in one of Auburn’s largest volunteer efforts.

Clean Sweep – a community-wide volunteer effort on Saturday, April 25 – focuses on major cleanup, environmental restoration and beautification efforts in different areas around Auburn.

Volunteer groups will work on general cleanup, landscaping, tree planting, weeding and other projects at various parks, Auburn’s Environmental Park, trails and other sites around the city.

Volunteers may register online at www.auburnwa. gov and can either choose to participate in a specific project, or they can ask to be assigned to the project that is in need of the most volunteer support.

Service clubs, social service agencies, faithbased groups, scouting troops, businesses, families and individuals are invited to come out for the day, work together on some

Schedule The morning agenda for Clean Sweep, April 25: • 7:30 a.m. – Check-in at City Hall. Kiwanis Club of Auburn provides breakfast • 8:15 a.m. – Welcome and project Instructions • 8:30 a.m. – Ceremonial sweep along Main Street sidewalks • 8:45 a.m. – Teams go to project locations

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Volunteers will be asked to bring tools based on their volunteer assignment (determined once registered), gardening or work gloves, and a broom for the ceremonial sweep along the Main Street sidewalks.

Participants are encouraged to wear T-shirts, sweatshirts, hat, or other clothing that identifies their group.

For more information about volunteer recruitment, call Julie Krueger at 253-804-5042, or email jkrueger@auburnwa.gov.

ROADS: Starting April 7, through approximately April 20, construction of the 30th Street Northeast area flooding, phase 1a project will require lane restrictions on 30th Street NW/NE from B Street NW to Auburn Way North from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for construction activities. The work is dependent on weather. Access within the area will be maintained during construction, but delays should be expected.

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The group meets every Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. SE. The program comprises five hours of companionship, music, reminiscing and social interaction in a safe and comfortable environment.

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T-BIRDS OUSTED FROM PLAYOFFS The Portland Winterhawks defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 5-4 in overtime Tuesday night in Game 6 of their first-round Western Hockey League playoff series at the ShoWare Center. Portland’s win eliminated the T-Birds from the best-of-seven series.

Seattle went 38-25-4-5 and finished third in the U.S. Division this season, good enough for its third consecutive trip to the playoffs.

Lion boys, girls dominate all-city track showdown REPORTER STAFF

Auburn Mountainview’s boys and girls track and field teams easily beat Auburn and Auburn Riverside in the Lion-hosted annual all-city meet on April 2.

The Lion boys defeated the Trojans 93-52 and swept past the Ravens 105-39, whereas the Auburn boys beat Auburn Riverside 88-54.

In the girls competition, Auburn Mountainview defeated Auburn Riverside 111-41 and Auburn 110-38, but the Ravens downed the Trojans 85-53.

Highlights for the Lion boys included Ki’Jan Wiesinger’s first-place finish in the 400 meters with a 53.23-second time, and Christian Rotter winning the 1,600 (4:32.35) and the

3,200 (10:02.78).

Auburn Mountainview dominated the hurdles, where Justen Hardaway won the 110 (16.50,) and Jake Weathers took first in the 300 (41.96).

Trevor Jensen doubled up for the Lions in the shot put with his first-place toss of 45 feet, 1.75 inches and in the discus with a first-place throw of 150-7.

Auburn Mountainview’s Gavin Robertson was first in the triple jump with a leap of 41-5.5, and Michael Causally was first in the long jump with a leap of 20.

Keegan Provo captured the pole vault with a 13-0.

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Auburn Mountainview battles to 2-2 tie at Safeco Field

javelin with a throw of 132-11.

Avery Wade won the high jump, climbing 6-2.

In the girls competition, Mountainview’s Noemi Maya-Mendoza finished first in the 200 with a 27.55, and teammate Kylie Lewis captured the 800 (2:36.10).

Samantha Goedde topped the 1,600 field with a 5:57.81, and Yadira Ventura won the 3,200 with a 12:52.55.

Lion hurler Heaven Palaita was first in the shot put (32-3) and the discus (109-4), and teammate Nicole Gaarder was first in the javelin (78-10).

Auburn Mountainview’s Tiffany Pott won the high jump with a 5-2.

Auburn Riverside’s Luba Migdal took the pole vault with an 8-0, and senior Brittni Williams finished first in the long jump (16-6.25) and the triple jump (358.75).

Freshman Aulan Mpouli was first for the Ravens in the 100 with a 13.23.

Auburn’s Rebecca Thareek was first in the 100 and 300 hurdles with respective times of 16.43 and 46.37.

Auburn Mountainview swept the relays, winning the 400 with a 51.94, the 800 with a 1:49.56, and the 1,600 with a 4:29.92.

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Auburn Mountainview came away with a 2-2, extrainnings tie against Newport at the High School Baseball Classic last Saturday at Safeco Field.

Newport finished with eight hits and four errors, and Auburn Mountainview notched five hits and committed two errors.

Senior Josh Swanson had a triple and an RBI for the Lions. Jeffery Morgan added an RBI, and Garrett Neiss stole a base and scored a run.

Alex Gleason, James Kisling, Mason Cerrillo and Hudson Byorick also notched hits in the game.

The Lions used five pitch-

[ HOMELESS from page 1 ] have died in King County since Jan. 1, Snyder said.

More than 10 of those, he noted, were victims of events over which they had no control, including accidents or murders.

Snyder, who lives in Enumclaw, said he is among a group that includes pastors and of Auburn residents united by a common desire — that every resident should be safe.

On Monday night, he brought a plea to the Auburn City Council.

“Auburn once allowed for encampments — now known as tent cities — to help out the homeless, or people going through transition periods, or people just having a tough time getting by. I believe that time has expired, and I would like for the City of Auburn to renew the policy for encampments here in Auburn,” Snyder said.

No, he said, it will not be easy to bring such a thing off, given the common fear of tent cities, which are too often associated in the mind with crime, alcohol and drug abuse or sexual of-

The Lions’ Josh Swanson connects for a hurt during the Lions’ nonleague game against Newport.

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ers, including Gleason, Blake Mallory, Cerrillo, Ikaika Nahaku and Justin Marsden.

fenders. But his experience, he said, has taught him that a tent city is the cheapest, quickest way to bring homeless people together.

Snyder told the council that he has been researching and working with Share/ Wheel, the Seattle-based housing and resource organization that set up the first tent cities in Seattle in 1990.

“They have half a dozen or so different daytime, nighttime, not just encampments, but overnight shelters for women and children. Their strategy is to empower those people to govern themselves and control that environment,” Snyder said.

He lauded Share/Wheel’s management of the encampments.

“It’s kind of like a mini Auburn: (the residents) have their own council; they make their own decisions; they rotate these people so there are no cliques going.

They have a code of conduct that is strictly enforced.

There’s no leeway — you break the rules, you’re gone.

Because all of the people who live in these encampments need (rules),” Snyder said.

Marsden, a senior, gave up two hits and had five strikeouts in two innings of work.

“A lot of them use public transportation to go back and forth to work. … Sure, there’s Work Source, and a lot of people like to go to Work Source,” Snyder said.

“But if you’re living 10 miles out by a river, and you have to hoof it or ride a bicycle, you’re going to miss the opportunity to get a job.

You are going to miss the opportunity maybe to save money to rent an apartment and buy other things.

“What I am asking for is please, please, give us the policies that allow us to put in an encampment to house the homeless residents of Auburn and keep ‘em all safe,” Snyder said.

Michael Hursh, director of administration for the City of Auburn and its police and fire chaplain, works closely with Auburn’s homeless population. He said Wednesday that the City already has ordinances related to encampments in the municipal code, indeed, has had them for years.

Hursh said Auburn’s Veterans and Human Services Division provides direct resources to many of the local non profit agencies and works closely with

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them, not only to offer a variety of services throughout the community to help its at-risk and vulnerable populations but also to provide direct services to people just coming into the city and looking for help.

Help, he said, that takes the form of referrals and direct delivery of services to match the need.

“This is not a new conversation,” Hursh said. “There are a number of groups that initiate, organize and manage tent cities in the area; some do it better than others. Our number one concern is people’s safety.

Our number-two concern is quality of life. Regardless of the living conditions that you are in, what is the quality and standard of the living arrangements?

And that’s where we would need to be very seriously involved with any organization wanting to manage a living arrangement … And there certainly is a lot of public education that would need to happen around any serious attempt to formalize any encampment under the existing ordinance.”

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The King County Superior Court Partnership for Youth Justice is seeking volunteers from the Auburn area to serve on a Community Accountability Board (CAB).

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FOR THE REPORTER

The City of Auburn’s Domestic Violence Task Force presents “a walk through a domestic violence case – beginning to end” from noon to 1:30 p.m. April 16 at City Hall, 25 West Main St., second floor, Room 3, Auburn.

It is free and open to the public.

The guest speaker – the prosecutor – will present his role in a domestic violence call from 911.

The task force will continue

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PUBLIC NOTICES 2015-0131, 0138 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Hearing Examiner for the King County Council will meet in the Horiuchi Room on the 12th floor of the King County Courthouse, 516 Third Avenue, Seattle, Washington, on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at the time listed, or as soon thereafter as possible, to consider applications for classification and real property assessment under Current Use Assessment Statute RCW 84.34, all listed hereafter; 1:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible.

2015-0131 - E14CT044– Joseph and Roberta Poff and Timothy and Sheryl Laughlin for property located at 35100 351xx and 34906 179th Avenue SE, Auburn, WA 98092; STR: SE-24-21-05; SIZE: 14.89 acres; REQUEST: Public Benefit Rating System; Tax #242105-9138, #242105-9016 and #2421059137.

2015-0138 - E15CT003 – Patterson Family Trust for property located at 19929 SE Green Valley Road, Auburn, WA 98092; STR: SW-20-21-06; SIZE: 15.25 acres; REQUEST: Public Benefit Rating System; Tax #202106-9062.

Details are available from the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks, Rural and Regional Services Section, 201 South Jackson Street, Suite 600, Seattle, WA 98104; Phone (206) 477-4788.

Dated at Seattle, Washington, This 10th Day of April 2015.

Anne Noris Clerk of the Council Metropolitan King County Council King County, Washington Published in Auburn Reporter on April 10, 2015. #1277666.

Starwater, LLC, Barry Margolese, 105 S Main St Seattle, WA 98104, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit.

The proposed project, Starwater, is located at 27530, 27601, 27610, 27614 and 276225 Military Rd S in unincorporated King county. This project involves 4.8 acres of soil disturbance for Residential construction activities.

The receiving water is Star Lake.

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 measur-

able 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 173-201A-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 the Auburn Reporter on April 3, 2015 and April 10, 2015. #1281528.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING City Council Retreat April 10, 2015 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2015, at 9:00 a.m., the City Council will hold a CITY COUNCIL RETREAT at the City of Pacific City Hall Council Chambers, 100 3rd Avenue SE, Pacific, WA. The Council will discuss plans for the future of the City of Pacific.

Though all meetings of the Pacific City Council are open to the public, those attending are asked to silently observe and not interrupt the retreat proceedings. The retreat is a special session for the Council to depart from daily distractions to come together in a setting for their exclusive dedication to objectives and thought concerning future plans for the City.

For further information regarding this retreat, you may contact the City Clerk at 253-929-1105 or by email at astevenson_ ness@ci.pacific.wa.us.

Amy Stevenson-Ness City Clerk City of Pacific Published in Auburn Reporter on April 10, 2015 and April 24, 2015. #1297088.

CITY OF PACIFIC REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS SOLID WASTE SERVICES The City of Pacific (the “City”) is requesting Proposals from qualified firms for solid waste collection services within the City Service Area. These Services include: residential and commercial garbage collection, recycling and yard debris collection.

The initial contract term will be for ten years, starting on July 1, 2015, with a City option for two additional two-year extensions.

Currently, two companies provide solid waste services in the City. The City is seeking to contract with one provider for all solid waste services in the City.

Proponents shall complete a Proposal and submit it to the City on or before APRIL 24, 2015, based on the services described herein.

Each Proposal must be accompanied by a Proposal security made payable to the City of Pacific in the amount of Twentyfive Thousand Dollars ($25,000) and in the form of an irrevocable standby letter of credit, cashier’s check or a Proposal Bond satisfactory to the City.

All questions concerning the meaning or intent of the RFP and notifications concerning any conflicts, errors, omissions or discrepancies in the RFP are to be directed, in writing, to Richard Gould, City Administrator, 100 – 3rd Ave. S.E., Pacific, WA 98047, or via e-mail to rgould@ ci.pacific.wa.us.

Questions must be received by 5:00PM on April 20, 2015 in order to be considered. The City will provide written answers to all questions through addenda to this Request for Proposals. The City reserves the right to modify the Proposal Documents prior to the receipt of Proposals with notice to parties that submitted a written request for Proposal Documents.

To obtain proposal documents, send a written or e-mail request for the documents to Richard Gould, City Administrator, 100 3rd Ave S.E., Pacific, WA 98047, or via email to rgould@ci.pacific.wa.us.

Five (5) printed, double-sided copies of sealed proposals and supporting documents are to be submitted to the City Clerk by 5:00 p.m., PST, APRIL 24, 2015, at the address stated above. All proposals must be sealed and marked “City of Pacific Solid Waste Services Proposal.”

The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive informalities and irregularities in the proposal submitting process, to negotiate further with all proposers within the competitive range, and to accept a proposal which is considered to be in the best interest of the City.

Published in the Auburn Reporter on April 10, 2015 and April 17, 2015. #1297102.

the program monthly with the roles of the prosecutor, the advocate, the defense attorney, the judge, the treatment agency and the medical and the community agencies.

The task force is a community action organization committed to justice, accountability and safety through collaboration, education and prevention of domestic violence.

For more information, contact Shelly David, domestic violence legal advocate, City of Auburn Prosecutor’s Office, at 253-931-3072 or sdavid@ auburnwa.gov.

Joel Robert Ecklund April 11, 1951 – February 16, 2015 Happy Birthday Brother Joe. You are always on our mind.

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Dorothy M. Bassett, age 90, of Auburn, passed away on April 4, 2015.

She was born on November 6, 1924 in Durham, Washington.

Dorothy is survived by her son Terry (Cheryl); grand-children Tony and Angi (Steve) and great-granddaughters Madison and Stella and one more on the way. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred, son, Gregory and sister Shirley.

Dorothy worked at Evergreen Stationary in Auburn, owned by her parents Bern and Bessie Hale. She lived in Auburn for 60 years and enjoyed her many vacations to the Hawaiian Islands.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, April 13, 2015, 11:00 am, at Mountain View Cemetery in Auburn, Washington.

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Robert “R.D.” Williams passed away peacefully at his home on March 31, 2015 at the age of 76 after several years of declining health.

Born in 1938 in Seattle, he spent his childhood in New Jersey before moving back to the area, settling in Algona in 1949.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Arla Rae Gilbert, and their five children, Rick, Don, Jackie, Denis, and Denise, as well as 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

He attended Auburn High School until 1955, at which time he enlisted in the Air Force and served four years in North Carolina. Their growing family then relocated back to Algona, and in 1968 moved again, calling Auburn their home.

He had many interests over the years, but motorsports were his real love. He was interested in all things related to cars and motorcycles, and eventually became a huge fan of NASCAR racing.

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Deaths Obituary list, Public Health – Seattle and King County vital statistics AUBURN AREA Alonzo, Jeriko, 36, March 7 Anderson, Susan, 62, Feb. 28 Armstrong, Sharon, 68, March 4 Barrus, Elinor, 77, March 15 Bergstrom, Patricia, 72, March 21 Bloomquist, Joyce, 84, March 24 Borreggine, Delores, 80, Feb. 26 Branson, Stanley, 85, March 13 Brown, Robert, 83, March 20 Buchholtz, Trudie, 63, March 5 Calabrese, Michael, 76, March 24 Carr, Gary, 70, March 19 Chevara, Fiore, 104, March 16 Clark, Beatrice, 77, March 5 Colyer, Patricia, 67, March 31 Covel, Bertha, 82, March 5 Cox Jr., Franklin, 59, March 8 Crossan, Joseph, 54, March 30 Faris, William, 80, March 25 Ford, Bessie, 68, March 20 Freeman, Ann, 78, March 26 Frison, Judy, 73, March 13 Garner Jr., William, 83, March 2 Goy, Mariya, 82, April 4 Gullian Sr., George, 93, March 31 Henke, Justin, 27, Feb. 22 Hiibel, James, 84, Feb. 28 Hobart, Lanny, 74, April 1 Hoeck, William, 85, March 18 Holtzclaw, Helen, 93, March 22 Hudspeth, Robert, 75, March 17 Jorgenson, Laura, 84, March 3 Kay, Jerald, 76, March 1 Kem, Phan, 68, March 14 Kennerud, Kenneth, 74, March 29 Lawes, Bettie, 89, March 19 Lindberg, Delores, 77, March 9 Lobehan, Augusta, 54, March 24 McNerny, Darrell, 73, March 13 Meacham, Samuel, 33, March 17 Miller, Daniel, 49, March 2 Moore, Lois, 60, March 24 Mosiychuk, Lidiya, 87, March 10 Murtishaw, Edna, 89, March 10 Pace, James, 63, April 3 Ross, Robert, 81, March 20 Santiago, Luis, 56, March 25 Sauve, Gerald, 78, Feb. 13 Sullivan, Norma, 94, March 18 Tackett, Thelma, 92, March 28 Taylor Sr., Thomas, 51, March 13 Walker, Terry, 71, March 30 Watkins, Ronterrious, 23, Feb. 20 Weir, Diana, 62, March 23 Young, Carolyn, 83, March 21

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24. Wheat flower noodle 25. Bar at Emerald Downs where you might be able to order a White Horse Scotch or a Colt 45 30. It can follow i or tri 31. Tiny battery designation 32. “It’s ____ fault, not ours!”

35. With 37-Across, the most exciting part of a race, as the horses come ____ 37. See 36-Across 39. Betelgeuse’s constellation 40. ____ one’s time (wait) 41. Rare race result at Emerald Downs

42. This restaurant on Harvey Road will allow you to “pace” yourself as you eat your meal 45. Inner Hebrides island 46. Participated in the Boeing Handicap (as a horse) 47. Meals at the China House may include it: abbr.

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2. CI to us 3. Actress Fabray, to friends 4. Journey’s end: abbr.

5. Workplace monitors: abbr.

6. Old-time pugilist Max or Buddy 7. Linz’s land 8. Classic Atari game 9. Start of shot or acres 10. Beverly Sills solo 11. 1/100 of a euro

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20. Cedars ____ (hostelry near Emerald Downs) 21. Window over ____ (transom): 2 wds.

22. Shorebird 24. Prom night hair style 25. Scroogean word 26. Papua New Guinea city (anagram of a type of beer) 27. Raison d’_____ 28. Series of letters that recaps an 18-Across 29. Melees 31. It’s 2 for helium: abbr.

33. It’s on the cake 34. Actress Perlman 36. Postal creed conjunction 37. Gallant _____ (champion racehorse of the 1930s) 38. NFL six-pointers: abbr.

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55. Spring event 58. Three for a Preakness participant 59. Cumberland ____ 60. ____ Lanka

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2 LEFT! READY 4 NEW HOMES Non shedding Golden Doodle puppies.

Highly intelligent. Wonderful with children; not just a pet, but one of the family. Sire; a Blonde Standard meduim Poodle. Dame; small Golden Retriever. Parents and grand parents onsite.

Yard and Garden Wormed & shots. $800.

TRACTOR, Craftsmen Call Chris 360-652-7148 lawn, Beautiful red, 20 HP, 42� cut, excellent condition. $950.

(253)847-9049 1863 STEINWAY Square Grand Piano made of Rosewood in excellent cond.!!! Moving off island, must sell. Asking $10,000 OBO. See on Vashon Island 206913-7910.

Wanted/Trade

GUN FANCIER Wants t o bu y p i s t o l s, r i f l e s, shotguns. Old or new!

P h o n e q u o t e s g l a d l y.

Cash of course. Call 206-526-8081. FFL/ Background check provided.

pets/animals Dogs

AKC POMERANIANS: Beautiful toy M puppy, White and Black Par ti $600. Handsome Par ti Pom male, adult $300.

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Dogs

AKC English Mastiff/ Great Pyrenees puppies.

Perfect for families, security and as gentle as can be! AKC Mastiff Dad & Mom is a beautiful Great Pyrenese. All red or brown colored pups w/ some black markings.

Pick you puppy, before their gone. 3 weeks old and ready to go in a couple of weeks. Four males & two females. $500. Call Francis now 360-535-9404 Kingston.

AKC Poodle Puppies Teacups 4 Black/Red Phantoms, 1 Female 3 Males. 2 Brown/White Males, 2 Tiny Toy Males, 1 Brown, 1 Brown & White. Full of Love and Kisses. Reserve your puff of love.

360-249-3612 AKC Purebred German Rottweiler Puppies with Papers. Huge and great with kids. Chips, first s h o t s, d ew c l aw s r e moved, tails docked and dewor med. Ready for loving homes. $800.

Lake Stevens. 425-2802662.

AKC Standard Poodle Puppies. Parents genetically tested, good l i n e s, gr e a t t e m p e ra ment. 2 year health guaranteed & up to date on shots. www.ourpoeticpoodles.com or call 509-582-6027 MALTESE PUPPIES 2 Boys and 2 girls. Purebred, with parents on site. Ready to go now, will be 7 weeks on April 10th. Shots and wormed. $600. Roy WA. 253-7616067.

General Pets

Micro Mini Pigs For Sale I n R e d m o n d WA . We breed and sell micro mini pigs. Our breeders our top of the line with great temperaments small in size and pass this on to their babies.

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Moving sale, Apr 15 Apr 18, 9am-4pm.

Pheasants Hollow Subdv., 98031.We have all sor ts of household goods, toys, electronics, g a ra g e i t e m s, b o o k s, several rooms of furniture available for you, including 1 dark pine fivepiece bedroom suite (full size bed), second b/r with full size poster bed and chest of drawers (all white), dining table w/6 chairs and china cabinet (oak), couch/loveseat/chair and ottoman (Bassett), and end tables and coffee table.

Estate Sales Federal Way, 98003

ESTATE-MOVING Sale Furniture, Kitchen Items, C o l l e c t i b l e s , To o l s , Home Health Aids, Houseful! Sat & Sun, 4/18 4/19, 9am-4pm.

29226 13th Pl S.

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Local Hay, 2014, barn OUR BEAUTIFUL AKC stored, 200 bales. $3.00 English Cream Golden each. (360)825-3269 Retriever puppies will be Find your perfect pet ready to go to their new homes soon. They have in the ClassiďŹ eds. b e e n r a i s e d a r o u n d www.SoundClassifieds.com young children and are well socialized. Both parents have excellent health and OFA health clearances. $1850 each.

For more pictures and infor mation about the puppies and our home/kennel please visit us at: www.mountainspr ingskennel.com or call Verity at 360-520- garage sales - WA 9196 WA N T E D : F E M A L E AKC Bichon Frise, 1 to 5 years old. Will have good home, in country, in Eastern Washington Must be breedable!

Please call Vic: 406-8857215. Disabled vet looking for companion.

Garage/Moving Sales King County Maple Valley

PLANT SALE! April 10 & 11, 10am-6pm. 24219 Witte Rd. SE, St. George Episcopal Church. Master Gardener on site!

transportation Automobiles Kia

2003 Spectra, great condition, approx 60,000 m i l e s. R e g u l a r m a i n tence with records.

Owned by a little old lady, honestly. Located in E. Kirkland, $6,500.

425.821.1358 for directions.

Automobiles Others

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VIEWING STARTS @ 10:30AM • AUCTION STARTS @ 1:30PM TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2015 1995 MONTE CARLO

1987 FORD PICKUP

2001 OLDSMOBILE PREMIER

258539 ..................................ARJ2119 WA 07R117

257541 .................................B47657L WA 07R128

2575813 ..............................AHD7912 WA 07R139

258555 .............VIN:2G1WW12E3Y91673 07R118

258521 .................................B46253E WA 07R129

2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO 1999 FORD RANGER

1994 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 25767 ................................. ARM0343 WA 07R140

1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN

1992 HONDA

258542 ................................AOD6603 WA 07R119

256794 .................................ACE6160 WA 07R130

1987 HONDA

25854 ....................................ABT6993 WA 07R141

256843 ...............................L 862UMZ WA 07R120

258550 ..................................108PBM WA 07R131

1993 SATURN SL2

257667 .................................................WA 07R121

256784 ............VIN:JH2KF011 8FK00074! 07R132

256833 ....................................165YGI WA 07R122

257626 ................................AMJ0569 WA 07R133

258531 .................................AMZ0819 WA 07R143

1995 JEEP CHEROKEE

2000 TOYOTA COROLLA

256877 ...................................921ZPB WA 07R123

257668 ................................. AJJ9645 WA 07R134

257531 .................................ADF0622 WA 07R144

258520 ........... VIN:1FMDU32POTZA826~ 07R124

258559 ................................ ADK4483 WA 07R135

257610 ................................ ADB1627 WA 07R125

257654 ................................ ANC0751 WA 07R136

1991 CHEVROLET VAN

1997 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY 1985 HONDA ELITE 1989 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW 1995 FORD E350

1996 FORD EXPLORER 2000 FORD FOCUS

1996 HONDA PASSPORT

2005 KIA SEDONA

1993 NISSAN QUEST

2002 FORD FOCUS

1985 OLDSMOBILE 98

258558 ...................................055YTP WA 07R126

258567 .......... 1VIN:1G3CW1132F132966 07R137

257535 ..............................J C72097C WA 07R127

258560 ................................833XGQ WA 07R138A

1973 FORD P/U

2003 SATURN ION

258521 ...................................053ZSZ WA 07R142

1998 SUBARU LEGACY

1998 VOLKSWAGON GOLF 256871 ................................ AQC2171 WA 07R145

1994 WESTERN 5TH WHEEL TRAILER K3049 ......................................3698TR WA 07R146

1985 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS

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Automobiles Pontiac

2009 Vibe, hatchback, great gas milage. 2.4 liter, 117,000 miles (mostly highway), like new.

New brakes. Back up camera, DVD, loaded.

Freshly detailed, regurlary maintained (documented), sunroof, fog lights. Remote alar m. $ 9 , 0 0 0 . Te x t o n l y 206.777.5338, located in Tacoma Miscellaneous Autos

ABANDONED VEHICLE AUCTION Special Interest Towing 25923 78th Ave S. Kent, WA 98032

Financing Available!

Every Tuesday at 11 AM Viewing at 10 AM

(253) 854-7240 Pickup Trucks Dodge

1999 Dakota extended cab, new engine w/12,000 miles, 4 new tires, tunnel cover, tow package. Great condition inside & out. Runs good, straight. White. $5,500/OBO (425)2712594 Auto Service/Parts/ Accessories

Cash JUNK CARS & TRUCKS

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2 CAR GARAGE and HOBBY SHOP 24’ x 34’ x 9’

Concrete Included!

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Vehicles Wanted

CASH FOR CARS! Any Make, Model or Year.

We Pay MORE! Running or Not. Sell Your Car or Tr u c k T O D AY. F r e e Towing! Instant Offer: 1-888-545-8647

$ TOP CASH $ PAID FOR UNWANTED CARS & TRUCKS $100 TO $1000

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232mo.

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24,791

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DELUXE RV GARAGE 24’ x 36’ x 16’

425-870-2899

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Included!

32,630

29,799

$

323mo.

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• 18 Sidewall and Trim Colors With Limited Lifetime Warranty (DENIM Series excluded) • Engineered For 85 MPH Wind Exposure B and 25# Snow Load* • 2” Fiberglass Vapor Barrier Roof Insulation • Free In-Home Consultation • Guaranteed Craftsmanship • Plans • Engineering • Permit Service • Erection

4” concrete floor with fibermesh reinforcement and zip-strip crack-control, (1) 10’x14’ and (2) 10’ x 7’ raised panel steel overhead doors, 3’ x 6’8” PermaBilt door with self-closing hinges and stainless steel lockset, (2) 4’ x 3’ double glazed vinyl windows with screens, 24’ x 12’ 50# loft with L-Shaped staircase,18” eave and gable overhangs, 3’ steel wainscoting, 10’ continuous flow ridge vent. $

22,537

$

*If your jurisdiction requires higher wind exposures or snow loads, building prices will be affected.

Hundreds of Designs Available!

428mo.

$

HIGH BAY GARAGE 14’ x 30’ x 16’ with (2) 30’ x 12’ x 9’ Wings te

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26,998

$

387mo.

$

DAYLIGHT GARAGE and SHOP 24’ x 36’ x 10’

22,384

20,349

$

20,898

$

Concrete Included!

4” concrete floor with fibermesh reinforcement and zip-strip crack-control, 3’ x 6’8” PermaBilt door with self-closing hinges and stainless steel lockset, (2) 12”x12” gable vents.

13,257

$

11,997

$

172mo.

$

MOTORHOME GARAGE 30’ x 36’ x 12’

18,998

$

273mo.

$

Concrete Included!

4” concrete with fibermesh reinforcement and zip-strip crack-control, (1) 10’ x 12’ and (1) 8’x9’ raised panel steel overhead doors, 3’ x 6’8” PermaBilt door with self-closing hinges and stainless steel lockset, 5/12 scissor truss, 10’ continuous flow ridge vent, 2’ poly eavelight.

24,624

$

22,385

$

321mo.

$

DELUXE BARN 36’ x 36’ x 10’

Concrete Included!

4” concrete with fibermesh reinforcement and zip-strip crack-control, 9’ x 7’ raised panel steel overhead door, 14’x7’ aluminum framed sliding door, 3’ x 6’8” PermaBilt door with self-closing hinges and stainless steel lockset, 2’ poly eavelight, 10’ continuous flow ridge vent.

292mo. $21,336 PermaBilt.com

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218mo.

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CARPORT and SHOP 20’ x 28’ x 9’

GARAGE and STORAGE 28’ x 42’ x 8’

4” concrete with fibermesh reinforcement and zip-strip crack-control, (2) 10’ x 9’ raised panel steel overhead doors, 3’ x 6’8” PermaBilt door with self-closing hinges and stainless steel lockset, 18” eave and gable overhangs, (2) 12”x12” gable vents, 2’ poly eavelight. $

15,199

$

Concrete Included!

4” concrete with fibermesh reinforcement and zip-strip crack-control, (1) 10’x14’ and 4” concrete with fibermesh reinforcement and zip-strip crack-control, (3) 10’ x 10’ (1) 10’x8’ raised panel steel overhead doors, 3’ x 6’8” PermaBilt door with self-closing raised panel steel overhead doors, 3’ x 6’8” PermaBilt door with self-closing hinges hinges and stainless steel lockset, 3’ x 3’ double glazed vinyl windows with screens, 10’ and stainless steel lockset, 10’ continuous flow ridge vent. continuous flow ridge vent.

29,563

16,795

$

3 CAR GARAGE 24’ x 36’ x 11’

Concre Included!

$

4” concrete floor with fibermesh reinforcement and zip-strip crack-control, 16’ x 8’ raised panel steel overhead door, 3’ x 6’8” PermaBilt door with self-closing hinges and stainless steel lockset, 18” eave and gable overhangs, 2’ poly eavelight, 10’ continuous flow ridge vent.

ALL BUILDINGS INCLUDE:

Concrete Included!

7 Days * 24 Hours Licensed + Insured ALL STAR TOWING

2 CAR DELUXE GARAGE and SHOP 24’ x 28’ x 9’ Concrete

4” concrete floor with fibermesh reinforcement and zip-strip crack-control, (2) 10’ x 4” concrete floor with fibermesh reinforcement and zip-strip crack-control, (2) 10’ x 8’ raised panel steel overhead doors, 3’ x 6’8” PermaBilt door with self-closing hinges 7’ raised panel steel overhead doors, 3’ x 6’8” PermaBilt door with self-closing hinges and stainless steel lockset, 10’ continuous flow ridge vent. and stainless steel lockset, 10’ continuous flow ridge vent.

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Buildings Built: 19,708 Square Feet: 20,999,241 As of 3/5/2015

19,396

$

12’x8’ metal framed sliding door with cam-latch closers, (2) 4’ x 8’ split opening unpainted wood Dutch doors, 3’ x 6’8” PermaBilt door with self-closing hinges and stainless steel lockset , 18” eave and gable overhangs, 10’ continuous flow ridge vent.

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20,366

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Home prices jump; new listings surge 29 percent in Auburn FOR THE REPORTER

FREE HEALTH TALK:

Addressing Our Athletes’ Foot and Ankle Ailments Tuesday, April 28 6 – 7:30 p.m.

Courtyard by Marriott Federal Way Register today!

Call 1 (888) 825-3227 or visit chifranciscan.org/ortho

Homes prices in Auburn jumped 11.1 percent but home sales dropped 4.8 percent in February compared to the same month last year.

The number of new listings grew by 28.8 percent, with 138 homes coming on the market in February.

A total of 79 homes were sold at a median price at $275,000, according to numbers compiled by Redfin, a Seattle-based real estate company.

The median home price was $299,450 for singlefamily homes and $173,000 for condos and townhomes.

The numbers only reflect transactions on the Multiple Listing Service, a local or regional database of available real estate for sale by member brokers.

Auburn homes spent an average of 48 days on the market.

Redfin publishes RealTime Home Price Tracker at www.redfin.com.

Elsewhere

St. Francis Hospital

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Sarah Shogren, DPM

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Career Path Services has been selected as one of the 2015 Best Nonprofits To Work For by promoting excellence in the areas of workplace experience and organizational culture.

Career Path Services employees work through the Department of Commerce to provide services in Auburn, Kent, Federal Way, Rainier, White Center, Renton and the greater Seattle area. Programs include work experience, community jobs, job connection and community works.

Six practitioners and three administrative staff provide job opportunities to lowincome families.

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I-5 Showroom $30, $45, $60, $65

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CHOOSE A REMARKABLE DOCTOR

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