At the May 1 council meeting, Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus explained what the state Legislature’s failure to agree on legislation regarding the possession of illegal drugs could mean to Auburn and all other cities in Washington.
The Auburn City Council is forming a special committee whose sole purpose will be to study the issue of the Auburn mayor’s benefits and wage compensation that has vexed it since December 2022.
A Disney character display by the Wainwrights earned second place.
The Luke Walker family, who also had their back yard decorated, were awarded third prize.
A display by Jack and Kendra Comeau earned fourth place. Photos by Lorraine Olinyk Borden had a Christmas light competition with 20 houses/yards entered in the competition. Winning first was Craig Larsen (crockpot and $20 gift certificate). In second place were Ian and Gerry Wainwright (crockpot and Avon kitchen trio). Placing third were the Luke and Kandice Walker family( Big Boss grill) and in fourth were Jack and Kendra Comeau (Borden mugs and hot chocolate). Borden Co-op, Canada Post , Roadside Inn and Hair Salon and the village donated prizes. Thanks to everyone who put up extra lights and decorations for 2020. A total of 183 people voted for the displays.