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    Articles by Mark Klaas
    Longtime restaurateurs Jenny and Steve Xenakis intend to carry on the family atmosphere
    Back in business: Couple ends retirement to serve...
    By Mark Klaas • September 11, 2008 3:24 pm

    A devoted restaurateur for 30 years, Jenny Xenakis figured she was ready to put away the durable utensils, shed the apron and fill the last cook orders.

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    Algona Police Sgt. Lee Gaskill ascertains a mock suspect during a building search drill
    Exploring areas of law enforcement
    By Mark Klaas • September 2, 2008 1:39 am

    Inside a vacant dimly lit warehouse, Scott Christiansen carefully approached the entrance of a small room, his Airsoft Pistol poised on the target, a suspected prowler.

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    Anthony Kirks
    South Sound Dream Center puts youths to worthwhile...
    By Mark Klaas • August 29, 2008 1:26 pm

    How did you spend your summer vacation? Anthony Kirks lights up when he explains his busy days.
    “It was an eye-opening experience,” the 18-year-old Kirks said without hesitation. “It was the greatest experience ever.”

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    Damaging act spoils worthy mission for club
    Damaging act spoils worthy mission for club
    By Mark Klaas • August 22, 2008 1:57 pm

    Vandals, taggers and graffiti sprayers have left an ugly mark throughout the city of Auburn this summer, especially on its spacious parks.

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    Auburn senior Jeff Gouveia
    Gouveia shines on the field for his family,...
    By Mark Klaas • August 22, 2008 1:56 pm

    The mention of his incarcerated father immediately brings an emotional sting and a surge of motivation for Jeff Gouveia.

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    Auburn’s Daniel May had a kidney transplant five years ago
    Auburn man accepts gift of new kidney and...
    By Mark Klaas • August 15, 2008 2:25 pm

    Life is a struggle, made more acute for a fragile man with two failing kidneys.

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    The alumni cast for ‘You’re a Good Man
    Auburn Mountainview’s ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’...
    By Mark Klaas • August 11, 2008 10:04 pm

    The idea lit up like a stage light in Paul Fouhy’s head.
    What if past high school drama students could pull off a summer musical to benefit young casts of tomorrow? Surely, such an production with seasoned alumni actors and actresses could work?

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    So long to a pioneer in Bill Kost
    So long to a pioneer in Bill Kost
    By Mark Klaas • August 8, 2008 2:23 pm

    The community lost a local drag racing pioneer, competitor, businessman and good friend in 67-year-old Bill Kost, who died last Sunday because of medical issues.

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    The ugly front door belonging to the home of Auburn’s Cat Eidsness has taken on a life all to its own. But Eidsness is ready for a complete entryway makeover.
    No beauty contest: Ugly door draws plenty of...
    By Mark Klaas • August 8, 2008 2:23 pm

    One look at the dour door and Cat Eidsness curled her lower lip and shook her head as if to say, “It’s gotta go.”

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    The Rev. Senji Kanaeda
    Group taking the steps in a long walk...
    By Mark Klaas • August 8, 2008 2:19 pm

    In his plea for peace, the Rev. Senji Kanaeda walks his talk.

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    Bob and Marian Nolan with their ‘little car
    Bob and Marian Nolan: Auburn couple rides the...
    By Mark Klaas • August 8, 2008 2:18 pm

    Asense of adventure and a curiosity about people took Bob and Marian Nolan on many trips across the United States and North America.

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    Sign of the times: Cupboards growing bare at food bank
    Sign of the times: Cupboards growing bare at...
    By Mark Klaas • August 1, 2008 2:08 pm

    Feeling the pinch of uncertain times, the Auburn Food Bank is running low on many goods.

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    Senior members of the Northwest Family Church gather at the sanctuary that was built in 1965. The church celebrates its 85th anniversary this weekend.
    A show of enduring faith, heritage, history
    By Mark Klaas • August 1, 2008 2:07 pm

    A stout rock wall stands tall and strong, escorted by a large and bright crucifix in front of the storied church.

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    Auburn native Jeff Barkshire has been in eight races so far this season in NASCAR’s West Coast series
    Auburn’s Barkshire hopes he’s soon banging bumpers with...
    By Mark Klaas • July 26, 2008 12:00 pm

    Jeff Barkshire is stepping on the accelerator, weaving his way through heavy traffic and putting himself closer to the front of stock car’s fast lane.

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    The Telfords
    Auburnite’s Balloon Guy Entertainment takes shape in rare...
    By Mark Klaas • July 25, 2008 2:40 pm

    He is known as “The Balloon Guy” in the Utah Valley. To family, friends and customers, he often is described as “Jeremy The Clown.”

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    Raeli Murray
    Lessons take center stage in Theater Camp
    By Mark Klaas • July 24, 2008 4:14 pm

    A pensive Madi Schmeling considered her summer camp options and decided to step onto the stage and shine under the…

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    Don Stevenson sings to Jewell Sudbay
    Ultra-walker Stevenson ahead of schedule on his trek...
    By Mark Klaas • July 17, 2008 3:59 pm

    Auburn’s “Pacin’ Parson,” 72-year-old Don Stevenson, is feeling great as he treads across America to fulfill a 13,000-mile walk for…

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    Jetta goes the extra mile in fuel challenge
    Jetta goes the extra mile in fuel challenge
    By Mark Klaas • July 17, 2008 3:53 pm

    Matthew Welch, the general manager of Auburn Volkswagen, practices what he preaches. He believes the new Jetta Turbo Diesel can…

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    Auburn businessman Bill Kost has powered his reliable 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass to many wins over his long career as a sportsman drag racer.
    Kost and his Olds: Still charging after all...
    By Mark Klaas • July 14, 2008 6:40 pm

    It is a swift but short ride. Yet collectively, it is an enduring run of good times, nostalgic moments and high-performance finishes.
    For local drag racing pioneer Bill Kost, his reliable Oldsmobile is a part of history, a decorated career and family.

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    Cyndi and Bruce Fields intend to open their full-service restaurant
    Fields & Co. restaurant at Auburn Transit Station...
    By Mark Klaas • July 11, 2008 2:16 pm

    An ambitious Auburn couple has a dream, and their refreshing concept – dinner by the train – hopefully will succeed in the months ahead.
    Cyndi and Bruce Fields are determined to complete the final steps that would open the doors to a 2,900-square-foot, 65-seat full-service restaurant at the Auburn Transit Station. The project – Fields & Co., at 110 Second St. SW, Suite 125 – is about 90 percent done.

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