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    Articles by Mark Klaas
    Rhonda White turns to look at a portrait of her daughter
    Daughter’s long disappearance torments mother
    By Mark Klaas • March 25, 2009 8:36 pm

    To the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, she is known simply as case No. NCMA1085502. But to family…

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    Lakeland Hills’ winning Wildcat readers are: back row
    Reading Wildcats snag regional title
    By Mark Klaas • March 18, 2009 7:09 pm

    Lakeland Hills Elementary School’s magnificent seven pulled one out in triple overtime Tuesday. Pressed to come up with the right…

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    Then and now: Auburn’s Viola Borstein proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II
    Woman recalls turning point in her life as...
    By Mark Klaas • March 18, 2009 6:35 pm

    Determined to join the war effort, Viola Borstein refused to settle for a job at a massive assembly plant, customized…

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    Pacific Mayor Richard Hildreth has been committed to city emergency preparedness issues for many years.
    Governor appoints Pacific mayor to state Emergency Management...
    By Mark Klaas • March 18, 2009 6:21 pm

    Pacific Mayor Richard Hildreth, a longtime supporter of city emergency preparedness, recently was appointed by Gov. Christine Gregoire to serve…

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    Agencies try to foster help from the community
    Agencies try to foster help from the community
    By Mark Klaas • March 12, 2009 2:27 pm

    At least one child in the classroom will need a safe home tonight. Such an urgent call for help has…

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    Becky Sherman shows her special wrist watch designed with Braille to a class during her visit to Lea Hill Elementary School.  She was joined by her 3-year-old granddaughter
    Woman shows young readers her world through Braille
    By Mark Klaas • March 12, 2009 2:26 pm

    Curious but timid, 6-year-old Jacob Tierney slowly reached to feel the tactile illustration from a carefully designed children’s book. Such…

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    Volunteers Nelva Whitt
    Baptist churches pull together to serve as one
    By Mark Klaas • March 12, 2009 2:14 pm

    One needed more room, the other more followers. Together, one of Auburn’s long-established, neighborhood Baptist churches promises to be even…

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    Student, family taking lessons from rough times
    Student, family taking lessons from rough times
    By Mark Klaas • March 12, 2009 2:01 pm

    On the brink of entering the work world, Auburn’s Jeff Loomans cannot help but feel trepidation as he forges ahead…

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    Thomas Jefferson High School’s Marc Reynolds
    Young chefs poised to prepare winning meal
    By Mark Klaas • March 5, 2009 5:11 pm

    Recipe in mind and sharp knife in hand, a focused Marc Reynolds barks commands as ingredients flow out of the…

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    Jill Joiner-Wong hoisted a combined total of 792 pounds
    Auburn woman powerlifter takes 4th at nationals
    By Mark Klaas • March 5, 2009 1:59 pm

    Down to her final exercise, the dead lift, Jill Joiner-Wong came to life. The Auburn woman responded by pulling 308…

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    Partners in comedy
    Send in the clowns: Auburn man keeps ’em...
    By Mark Klaas • March 5, 2009 1:31 pm

    Call him a comedian, improvisationer, musician, magician, singer. Just don’t mistake Harold “Vic” Ray for another ordinary, pie-in-the-puss, daisy-squirting clown….

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    Union workers picketed outside Oak Harbor Freight Lines headquarters for five months. The streets were quiet Friday as the Auburn-based freight company and the union agreed to end the strike.
    Union, Oak Harbor Freight Lines end 5-month strike
    By Mark Klaas • February 26, 2009 1:13 pm

    A long and emotional strike between Oak Harbor Freight Lines Inc. and its union workforce is over – for now.
    Teamster representatives and company leaders agreed to end the five-month strike. That conclusion became official this week.

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    Members of the ‘Great Stories Club’ from from West Auburn High School are
    Book club examines deep issues with youth
    By Mark Klaas • February 25, 2009 7:59 pm

    The stories bring relevancy, feeling and imagination to a wondrous teenager eager to turn the pages. “You actually can place…

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    ‘Pacin Parson’ completes walk for charity
    ‘Pacin Parson’ completes walk for charity
    By Mark Klaas • February 25, 2009 7:54 pm

    Don Stevenson, Auburn’s ‘Pacin Parson,’ recently completed a 360-mile walk for the Spina Bifida Association of Washington State. The 73-year-old…

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    Rehearsing for ‘Annie Jr.’ at the Auburn Avenue Theater are from the left: Emma Zucati as ‘Duffy
    Big cast, little time for musical: Theater Camp...
    By Mark Klaas • February 25, 2009 7:44 pm

    Give Judy Kurtz 36 kids, a challenging script to a beloved musical and two weeks, and she is determined to…

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    Phil and Jackie Edwards love to entertain as actors
    For Auburn couple, ‘Wife Swap’ delivers strong dose...
    By Mark Klaas • February 25, 2009 7:39 pm

    Phil and Jackie Edwards are compatible, passionate performers who thrive front and center on the brightly-lit stage. Theater is their…

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    Dr. Linda Petter of Auburn has launched a Web site to help the uninsured seek answers to their medical questions.
    Auburn doctor reaches out with special online option
    By Mark Klaas • February 25, 2009 7:23 pm

    Health care should be a right, not a privilege, and more readily available to those in need. So says Dr….

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    Eric Munson
    AYR counselor copes with devastating loss of daughter...
    By Mark Klaas • February 18, 2009 7:27 pm

    An emotional Eric Munson fought back the tears while explaining the pledge he made to his late daughter. “With Heidi’s…

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    Just a case of telling the truth | Klaas
    Just a case of telling the truth |...
    By Mark Klaas • February 18, 2009 7:15 pm

    An alleged lie has put Virginia Haugen on trial, and it is time for the contentious and dissenting voice on…

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    Melinda Gettys found a temporary home and a new lease on life at Rita House
    House for healing: New program helps women rebuild...
    By Mark Klaas • February 18, 2009 6:34 pm

    With few options and clinging to meagre hope, Melinda Gettys found respite, a temporary home and a chance to rebuild…

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