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    Articles by Mark Klaas
    Shelley Hall brings plenty of experience in early childhood learning to her new job as program director of ACAP Child & Family Services.
    Hall directs the show as new leader of...
    By Mark Klaas • September 19, 2012 8:58 pm

    Shelley Hall has aggressively taken on a daunting job. Helping low-income families and responding to the educational needs of children is no easy task for the new program director at ACAP Child & Family Services.

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    The Kent Albertsons store in Panther Lake will close by the end of this year as part of a company cutback in three Western states.
    Food war rages on the storefront | Klaas
    By Mark Klaas • September 12, 2012 9:04 pm

    Like an extensive cable or satellite television guide, today’s grocery store outlet menu is rife with choices. But in a soft, slow-to-recover economy, the wide-open market is banking up closures, too.

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    Escorted by friends
    Auburn’s Pacin’ Parson completes 1,508-mile walk for the...
    By Mark Klaas • September 12, 2012 8:21 pm

    Auburn’s 76-year-old ultra-marathon walker came home last Friday, completing a 1,508-mile journey halfway across the country for a worthy cause.

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    ‘The King’: Jerry Ruth left his mark on drag racing. Standing next to the seated Ruth in his ‘60s-era dragster is crew member Danny Higgins.
    Blast from the past: Jerry ‘The King’ Ruth...
    By Mark Klaas • September 5, 2012 5:44 pm

    As photos and videos of his thunderous, smoke-spewing dragster flashed across a screen in a darkened room, Jerry Ruth picked up the mic and tried to put his past into perspective.

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    Dr. Bertha ‘Bert’ Ciaramello brings plenty of experience and perspective to her new job as principal at Holy Family Catholic School.
    Well-traveled Ciaramello to guide Auburn’s Holy Family Catholic...
    By Mark Klaas • August 29, 2012 9:33 pm

    Change offers new learning experiences and greater possibilities to Dr. Bertha “Bert” Ciaramello.

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    Homeplate Pub looks to add a year-round
    Auburn pub pursues outdoor seating area
    By Mark Klaas • August 29, 2012 9:19 pm

    Henry DeHoog hopes to open an extension of his Homeplate Pub on the south side of East Main Street — a year-round, outdoor seating area in the B Street Plaza just to the east of his establishment.

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    Green River steps it up for veterans | Klaas
    Green River steps it up for veterans |...
    By Mark Klaas • August 29, 2012 6:01 pm

    Already known for having one of the state’s largest community college enrollments, Green River Community College keeps on growing with a healthy infusion of returning veterans ready to rediscover the classroom.

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    KateMarie Collins discovered her hidden talents as a writer. The Auburn woman’s debut novel
    Auburn woman finds magic as published fantasy novelist
    By Mark Klaas • August 22, 2012 10:03 pm

    KateMarie Collins’ quest to become a fantasy novelist began with an unfortunate ending.

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    Eran Zantkovsy has rolled out a new wheel and tire business
    EZ Wheel makes inroads with multi-service center in...
    By Mark Klaas • August 8, 2012 7:11 pm

    Determined to bring back old-school customer service and offer a well-stocked inventory under one roof, Eran Zantkovsky wanted to open his kind of tire and wheel center in Auburn.

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    Brandon Kinney (Reg)
    Auburn’s cast from the past presents Ayckbourn comedy
    By Mark Klaas • August 1, 2012 7:28 pm

    It’s unmistakably British, uproarious and different, which is perfectly fine with Paul Fouhy and his seasoned cast from the past.

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    Auburn woman strikes a strong pose
    Auburn woman strikes a strong pose
    By Mark Klaas • July 25, 2012 7:13 pm

    Auburn’s Nicole Kupfer is a source of strength – in more ways than one.

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    Auburn mom takes a stand, organizes campaign for GOP
    Auburn mom takes a stand, organizes campaign for...
    By Mark Klaas • July 19, 2012 6:14 pm

    When Democratic strategist Hilary Rosen stirred controversy in April by criticizing Ann Romney – wife of GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney – for having “never worked a day in her life,” she fired up one stay-at-home mom from Auburn.

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    Joshua Hughes is one of the co-owners and trainers behind The Champions Edge
    New Auburn studio offers the total package
    By Mark Klaas • July 19, 2012 4:44 pm

    Having experienced a personal transformation to better health and wellness, Tracy and Joe Knutson decided to take it one step further.

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    Richard Hildreth
    Pacific’s Hildreth, area team to build homes for...
    By Mark Klaas • July 11, 2012 9:14 pm

    Richard Hildreth is about to serve the people again – this time, the people of Kenya.

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    Olympian Ariana Kukors pauses before speaking to the crowd at the Auburn Performing Arts Center on Friday evening. 'Thank you so much for all your support
    Proud Auburn celebrates, sends off Olympian Kukors
    By Mark Klaas • July 7, 2012 1:24 am

    A humbled and grateful Ariana Kukors stepped to the podium Friday night.

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    Second-grader Jaysovann Man leads Natalie Potter in a crawl under a net during the Dick Scobee Elementary Relay Recess
    Scobee Elementary kids go to recess for special...
    By Mark Klaas • June 20, 2012 9:34 pm

    Students at Dick Scobee Elementary ran, jumped, skipped and crawled with a special purpose last Thursday – part of a school-wide Relay Recess that raised money for the American Cancer Society.

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    Passing the honor: Vickie Vallier
    March chosen Pioneer Queen
    By Mark Klaas • June 20, 2012 8:47 pm

    Shirley March has spent a lifetime devoted to children and community. Years ago, the Auburn woman established a Boy Scout troop for special needs kids, a group that included her oldest son, born with a handicap.

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    Carlos Lopez Jr. and Sumner LaValley made the most of their opportunities at Auburn Riverside.
    Top grads 2012: Seniors shine at Auburn Riverside
    By Mark Klaas • June 14, 2012 7:18 pm

    Carlos Lopez Jr. appreciates his good fortune, his place in time. The son of Guatemalan immigrants, he is about to become the first in his family to attend college.

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    Scott Ohashi and Heather Odell led by example.
    Top grads 2012: Class acts shine at Auburn...
    By Mark Klaas • June 14, 2012 6:48 pm

    Best friends and strong leaders, Scott Ohashi and Heather Odell are ready to go out and make the world a better place.

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    Richelle Orpilla
    Auburn’s bright light destined to make a difference
    By Mark Klaas • June 14, 2012 6:00 pm

    Like many high school seniors, Richelle Orpilla will bask in the glow of graduation this weekend, celebrating the milestone with family and friends.

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