federal way mirror, september 20, 2013

By GREG ALLMAIN

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The Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) Board of Directors recently recognized Mayor Skip Priest’s

work on securing education fund-ing during his time as a state legis-lator. However, Deputy Mayor Jim Ferrell was a bit perturbed by the recognition, believing it to be an indirect endorsement of the mayor in an election year.

“I think it was pretty dubious, it’s kind of a head scratcher, that they would wait three years to recog-nize the mayor,” said Ferrell, who is Priest’s opponent for mayor this

year. “It would have had a lot more legitimacy if done two years ago, or a year ago. I think the timing speaks for itself. It doesn’t really pass the logic test.”

Ferrell’s objection to the recogni-tion is one that is, oddly enough, raised consistently at Federal Way City Council meetings. Priest and City Attorney Pat Richardson remind the public that City Hall and the public comment podium

are not the place for endorsing a candidate, or speaking out against a candidate or current council member.

“The mayor, as you know, before any council comments are ever de-livered…restates that city/govern-ment resources cannot be used for political purposes, and then has the city attorney say the same thing,” Ferrell noted. “It’s disappointing

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Backdoor endorsement for mayor?Candidate says school board crossed the line and violated state law

By ANDy HOBBS

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One of Federal Way’s top cultural and tourist attractions is courting proposals for new management.

The Pacific Rim Bonsai Collec-tion opened 24 years ago on the Weyerhaeuser Campus. It attracts nearly 30,000 annual visitors from all over the country and world.

However, Weyerhaeuser thinks the bonsai collection — which

features 60 miniature potted trees shaped by artists — could be run better by someone else.

The collection is a department of the timber company, but will transition to an independent entity with a non-profit status.

“Other organizations are de-signed to promote and market and really highlight a collection like that in a way that we’re not,” said Kristen Sawin, director of govern-ment and community affairs. She

noted that the collection costs Wey-erhaeuser hundreds of thousands of dollars to maintain. “We really value the entity as a whole and we want to see it promoted in a way that honors that.”

Weyerhaeuser has sent requests for proposals to determine where to donate the collection. Responses are due this month. The company will also consider an endowment for financial support, Sawin said.

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The Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection is located on the Weyerhaeuser Campus in Federal Way and is open year-round.

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Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) recently announced that it will re-ceive a grant of $471,000 as part of its membership in the Road Map Project, a regional consortium of districts aimed at improv-ing student and teacher success.

This initial grant money comes from the project’s participation in the federal Race to the Top program. According to FWPS, the funds will go toward “graduation, math achievement and kindergarten/first grade literacy.”

“We are delighted that these funds will support this important work for our students most in need,” FWPS Superinten-dent Rob Neu said in a news release. “At the same time, we are lifting up the quality of instruction for all students.”

Federal Way’s grant is part of the consortium’s Project 1, which is slated to be a “fund that districts may access to build teach-er and principal content knowledge, to assist in the creation of personalized learning environments in the region’s high-need

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Seattle Seahawks star Richard Sherman was in Federal Way on Tuesday to hand out school clothes and supplies to kids. he told every kid he greeted that the school supplies and clothes weren’t a “donation, but an investment in you as a person.” Read more about Sherman’s visit — and his legendary trash-talking — on page 10 in today’s sports section.

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Meet the local candidates: Public forums slated for Oct.

The Mirror is hosting two public forums for candidates in the general election. Both forums will be held at the Twin Lakes

Golf and Country Club. To learn more, email [email protected]

The first forum will run 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 9. This forum includes: Mayoral candidates Skip Priest and Jim Ferrell; Kelly Maloney and Mark Koppang for city

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to 8 p.m. Oct. 23. This forum includes: Bill Gates and Jerry Galland for South King Fire and Rescue board pos. 1; Don Miller and Marie-Anne Harkness for Lakehaven Utility District pos. 2; Ed Barney and Geoffery McAnalloy for Federal Way School Board pos. 1; and Carol Gregory and Medgar Wells for school board pos. 4.

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Lung disease kills as many as breast cancer; Federal Way woman starts support groupBy ANDy HOBBS

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In the mid-1990s, Carole Reaney suffered from bron-chitis and a constant cough in the wintertime.

Medications and breath-ing treatments couldn’t cure the ailment. The dry hacking cough was so com-monplace that it became a family joke. If the kids needed to find Reaney in the store, for example, they would “listen for mom’s cough.”

“It just wasn’t getting any better,” said Reaney, 69, a Federal Way resident.

She eventually under-went a lung biopsy. In August 2011, Reaney was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis. She was given three years to live.

Pulmonary fibrosis occurs when lung tissue is damaged and scarred. This incurable disease hinders the ability to breathe as the scar tissue thickens.

The disease kills as many people as breast cancer. Ac-cording to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, an average of 40,000 people die in the U.S. every year from the disease.

Causes for the disease are often unknown, but can include autoimmune disor-ders, genetics, or exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Among the more high-profile news stories of pul-monary fibrosis involve first responders from the 9/11 attacks at the World Trade Center. Several responders are suffering from respira-tory disorders caused by exposure to toxic sub-stances during cleanup and recovery at the crash site.

Back in Federal Way, Reaney carts around an oxygen tank with a 37-foot plastic tube connected to her nose. She is unsure how she developed pulmonary fibrosis, and said she only

smoked cigarettes for a short spell in the 1970s. One possible cause could be linked to a condo where she lived in the 1990s. Upon moving, she discovered extensive mold throughout

the residence.Reaney is still on

a waiting list for a lung transplant that will extend her life a few more years. At any moment, the phone could ring with news of an available transplant.

Her husband, Roger, has a suitcase packed and ready to go.

In the meantime, Reaney wants to start a pulmonary fibrosis support group in the Federal Way area.

“I’m trying to get more people aware of this disease because it kills as many people as breast cancer,” she said. “A lot of people don’t know they have it.”

Awareness eventReaney is planning an

awareness event and fund-raiser for pulmonary fibro-sis in October at the Fed-eral Way Regional Library, 34200 1st Ave. S. Time and date will be announced. The event will feature informa-tion, raffle prizes and more. All proceeds will go toward the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. To learn more, contact (253) 661-9678.

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Sally Marie Morrison Sally passed away surrounded by the love of her family on September 8, 2013. Sally was born in Snohomish, WA on June 26, 1934 as the youngest of three children to Graeme and Lallen Wilson. Sally graduated from Snohomish High School in 1952 and then spent the summer bicycling through Europe before starting at the University of Washington. She graduated from UW in 1955, earning her

BS degree in Home Economic Education and obtained her teaching certificate for grades K-12. While attending school

at the UW Sally met the love of her life, Gerald (Jerry) Morrison, at a travel club meeting, they were married on August 27, 1955 in Snohomish, WA.

In the early years of her career, Sally taught in several different school districts. When she and her husband settled in Federal Way she began a 23-year teaching career in the Federal Way School District. During the second half of her career she started a program for pregnant girls, reaching out to these often troubled teens and single mothers – trying to give them skills that would make life better for them and their children.

Travel was something Sally loved to do. Far and wide or close to home, the enthusiasm to go, do and see was always in her. Sally also enjoyed playing bridge, reading, skiing, going to the theater, cheering on all the local sports teams, and spending time with her husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She made each and everyone of them feel loved and special.

Sally was a member of the Nu Chapter of Alpha Xi Delta and awarded “the pearl” this year for 60 years of membership. For over 25 years Sally has been a member and served in various positions of the Federal Way Chapter of the American Association of University Women and is a lifetime member of the University of Washington Alumni Association.

Always competitive, Sally hated to lose! She believed in setting your goals and not just achieving but preferably exceeding them. Those who knew Sally couldn’t help but be touched by her compassion and selflessness, always putting others before herself.

Sally was preceded in death by her brother, Richard Wilson. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Gerald Morrison; daughters, Geraldine Duncan (Ron), Charlene Grob (Gordon), and Maureen Brekke (Darin); son Gerald Morrison Jr.; grandchildren, R.J. Duncan (Becca), Shauna Lewis (Ryan), Linnea Wexler (David), Garret Grob (Emmy), Gavin Grob, Wesley Duncan, Amielia Duncan, and Nathan Brekke; great-grandchildren, Natalie Lewis, Lauren Lewis, Samantha Duncan, and Jay Duncan; her sister, Joan Jacobs; cousins and many nieces and nephews, all of whom she loved dearly.

A Memorial Service to celebrate Sally’s life was held onSeptember, 19, 2013 at Church of the Good Shepherd.

Ruth E. WarnerRuth E. Warner passed away with

her family at her side on 9-16-2013 in Federal Way, WA

She was born in Burlington, NJ on 2-21-1927 to Howard and Louanna Harper.

Ruth retired from the Federal Way School District in 1993 after 26 years of service.

She joins her late husband, Lloyd who preceded her in 1984. Their living children: Sherryle McCoy, Richard (Gerrie), Terry (Judy). Grandchildren: Lynde, Alex, Chelsea and Tyler.

Per her request no service will be held. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity.

Robert (Bob) MonzingoBorn May 12, 1956 in Coeur'Alene Idaho.

Died September 7th, 2013 in Long Beach, WA aftera two year battle with cancer.

He is survived by his parents Max & Mary Monzingo of Long Beach, WA., sister Beverly Bracale (Jeff) of Puyallup ,WA.

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Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log:• Bra thieves: At 2:58 p.m. Sept. 15 in the 1900 block of South Com-mons, two women entered a Vic-toria’s Secret store and attempted to return eight bras in exchange for cash. Store employees became suspicious because earlier in the day, about 10 to 20 bras had been stolen from a Victoria’s Secret store in Puyallup. The suspects denied their involvement with that crime initially, but finally admitted to being responsible. According to the women, they are being paid to steal the bras and then attempt to return them.• Involuntarily committed: At 4:30 a.m. Sept. 15 in the 2100 block of South 320th Street, police were called out to assist South King Fire and Rescue with a depressed/suicidal woman. According to the report, when police made contact with the woman, she indicated she wanted to kill herself because she had nowhere to go. The woman also seemed unsure of where she was, saying she had arrived in Federal Way by taking a boat from Chicago. The woman also made a statement that she believed she had been poisoned and that ev-eryone was out to kill her. She was taken into custody and involun-tarily committed without incident, the report notes.• Woman changes mind on

pressing charges: At 12:53 a.m. Sept. 15 in the 1900 block of South 331st Street, a woman reported being assaulted by her boyfriend. The boyfriend was still present in the couple’s apartment and was arrested by police. According to the report, the woman had originally “agreed to assist with prosecution and provide a statement,” but then changed her mind.• Angry ex-employee: At 2:28 a.m. Sept. 15 in the 2400 block of SW 336th Street, an employee of a business was assaulted by an ex-employee of the business. Accord-ing to the report, the ex-employee punched the current employee in the nose, then fled the scene.• Church burglarized: At 8:12 a.m. Sept. 14 in the 1600 block of South 330th Street, unknown suspects broke into a church. The report notes the only items the burglars seemed to have stolen was five dollars in change.• Assault by girlfriend: At 9:05 a.m. Sept. 15 in the 32000 block of 11th Place South, a man’s girl-friend assaulted him. According to the report, the woman struck the man four times in his face, leaving visible injuries. She also scratched and bit the man’s arm. The report notes the woman also picked up a knife at one point and threatened to kill the man with it. The woman was still holding the knife upon police arrival. She was arrested and booked into the SCORE facility.• Cigarette thief: At 12:02 p.m. Sept. 15 in the 4600 block of SW 320th St., a man entered a tobacco store and asked for 10 packs of cigarettes. The clerk gathered sev-

en packs of cigarettes and placed them on the counter, and then turned back to grab the last three packs. The suspect grabbed the seven packs of cigarettes and fled while the clerk’s back was turned to gather the last few packs.• Woman loses everything: At 6:51 p.m. Sept. 15 in the 1200 block of South 324th Street, unknown suspects broke into the victim’s rental car and stole her suitcase, computer and $1,500 in clothes. The woman is visiting from England, and her passport was in her suitcase at the time of the theft.• Man retrieves stolen tablet: At 9:02 p.m. Sept. 15 in the 34000 block of 16th Avenue South, a man set up an “undercover” operation in order to retrieve his Samsung tablet device. According to the report, the man found his tablet in a Craigslist ad and set up a meeting to get it back. The report notes the man met with two men, and re-trieved his device. He was also able to take photos of the two men, and provided the photos to police for further investigation.• Man interrupts burglary in progress: At 9:56 a.m. Sept. 14 in the 28000 block of 22nd Avenue South, a man interrupted a bur-glary in progress at his residence. According to the report, the home was semi-abandoned, because the suspect had changed the locks on all the doors and had been living in the residence for an unspecified period of time. The report notes the homeowner refused to press charges, and only requested that the suspect be officially trespassed from his property.

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A fatal crash last week in the southbound lanes of I-405 in Bellevue is being investi-gated as a vehicular homicide.

Ian Riley Beckford, a 22-year-old Federal Way resident, was killed in the Sept. 12 crash. Beckford was trapped inside his vehicle after it rolled several times and caught fire.

According to the Washington State Patrol, the driver who caused the accident may have been high on methamphetamine.

That driver, identified as a 27-year-old male from Woodinville, was driving his Audi at speeds in excess of 100 mph when he struck Beckford’s car and another vehicle around 10 p.m.

The driver was taken to Overlake Medical Center and later booked into

King County Jail on suspicion of vehicular homicide. The driver of the third vehicle, as well as another driver who was struck by Beckford’s BMW after it rolled, were also taken to Overlake.

A judge ordered the suspect’s bail set at $1 million, and the suspect was due in

court this week, according to the King County Prosecutor’s Office.

Beckford’s family is being repre-sented by attorney Eric Makus. He said Beckford was on his way back from Lake Sammamish where he was waterskiing and boating with family friends.

“The family is absolutely over-whelmed and devastated,” Makus

said. “It’s just disbelief. What makes this particularly horrific is the imagery, the photos, that burning car, and you know there was a 22-year-old young man perish-ing in that car.”

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On the surface, the race between incumbent Jeanne Burbidge and John Fairbanks for the Federal Way City Council would appear to be a mismatch.

Burbidge has more experience hav-ing served on the council for three terms. She received an “outstanding” rating from the Municipal League. Her endorsements read like a who’s who of Federal Way’s movers and shakers, in-cluding incumbent Mayor Skip Priest.

Burbidge can probably raise what-ever amount of money she needs to run a good race. She has the advantage of being able to work at her council job full time and is an experienced campaigner. Burbidge is one of the most knowledgeable council members and is known regionally for her work on transporta-tion issues. Her theme is “experience counts.” She is a moderate, and even those who might disagree with her describe her as a genuinely nice person.

John Fairbanks is making his first run for public office. He owns a small manufacturing business, which limits his campaign time to some degree. He received a “good” rating from the Municipal League. He is backed by a lot of friends and family. Raising money will be more of a challenge, so he will do more targeting of key voters. He leans conservative, is affable and sincerely wants to make an impact on the com-munity. Even he acknowledges that running against Burbidge is an uphill battle, but feels the voters deserve a choice.

A closer look suggests that Fairbanks may have a better chance than one might think. He does have some experience with the city, as he

serves on the Civil Service Commis-sion, and his business background would be an asset to the council. But his intriguing strategy is to make his weakness his strength, and make Burbidge’s 12 years in office the very reason to vote her out and vote him in.

Fairbanks believes the city needs a “fresh new approach” and that Bur-

bidge has been there too long. But Fairbanks, along with Jim Ferrell — who is running for mayor and has endorsed Fairbanks — may have identified a defining issue in the fall elec-tions: the Performing Arts and Conference Center (PACC).

The PACC does not seem to be connecting with the average voter. The recent Mirror poll showed almost two-thirds of the community against it. While the poll did not have large numbers, it may reflect the feelings of the many voters who live here but reside outside the echo chamber that is the city political establishment.

Fairbanks feels the PACC is too expensive and could end up taking money from other needs, such as police. The risk, he says, is just too big. He opposes the PACC.

Burbidge supports the PACC and feels it will stimulate economic development. She disagrees with Fairbanks on funding and believes that the city would not allow other needed programs to

School board’s endorsement of mayor is unethical

I am extremely disappointed with the actions of the Federal Way School Board with its not-so-subtle endorsement for the incumbent mayor of Federal Way.

The school board is stepping way out of its scope as to why the citizens of Federal Way voted you in office. Your purpose as a school board member is to promote the policy that you portrayed to your constituents when seeking their vote; hire and fire superintendents; and make certain every student gets an equal and fair opportunity for the best education possible.

You waited three years to root out this endorsement. You easily could have waited eight more weeks until after the mayoral election to make this a legitimate recognition. Instead, you chose to make it right before an important mayoral elec-tion. It’s unethical, and the board should be censured for its actions.

Stick to educating the students of Federal Way and not to manipulat-ing the vote for mayor of Federal Way.Neil Goldingay, unincorporated King County

PACC is a catalyst for other opportunities

The primary results are in and I extend my gratitude to the indi-viduals who put their names on the ballot and are willing to represent, campaign and if elected serve.

Of the Federal Way City Coun-cil primary candidates moving on to the November election, one unequivocally says the Perform-ing Arts and Conference Center (PACC) is worth the risk. The other three candidates expressed their

support, but with qualifiers. Not as much leadership as I would like, but at the moment a maybe is better than a no.

To the citizens who express an anti-PACC mentality, my ques-tion to you is what do you fear? Are you afraid it might fail? Are you concerned that your taxes may increase? Or are you one of those who believe when government tries to serve the greater good of the community it is an overreach? Do you fear that it might become a valued part of this community?

I am a supporter of the PACC. In terms of economic development, it is an effort designed to alter the course of a stressed part of this city’s central core.

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During the course of 2013, more than 1,100 new apart-ments have been announced in Federal Way.

Many of these units have been designated as “low to moderate income.” According to the 2010 census, the construction of these apartments will increase the total number of rental units in Federal Way by approximately 8 percent.

While three of the four apartment projects have seemingly gone under the radar, the most recent project — announced for the old school transpor-tation center on South 320th Street — has drawn strong opposition.

Since before our fair city was formed, Fed-eral Way citizens, or at least the vocal minority, have always been opposed to the construction of apartment buildings. The opposition is especially strong when it comes to low- to moderate-income apartments.

This comes as no surprise when one takes a quick look at the higher crime rates and poorer school performance in lower income neighbor-hoods.

Is our opposition to apartments just another case of NIMBY (Not In My Back Yard)? Or should Federal Way pass ordinances to block construc-tion of anything other than high-end condos, thus sending the lowly apartment dwellers elsewhere?

Despite cries of injustice by the self-anointed ruling class (e.g. vocal homeowners), apartment buildings have the right to locate anywhere that proper zoning exists. In my mind, the bigger issue is: Why are so many apartments being built in Federal Way? Is the perception of our city so poor that the only thing investors are willing to build here is low- to middle-income housing?

Maybe investors’ perception is that while our community pays lip service to business and eco-nomic development, few people seem to walk the talk. Maybe investors perceive that our economic development plan consists of a movie on the city’s website that features businesses that have long since left Federal Way, or that we are only inter-ested in grandiose projects such as the Crystal Place or Performing Arts and Conference Center (PACC). Maybe investors have heard that despite Federal Way having been approved to participate in the EB5 foreign investment program, several members of the city council are strongly opposed to any such projects.

The reality is that investors are simply trying to meet the market’s demand. It seems the only thing currently in demand in Federal Way is apartment buildings.

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not receive funding. This issue is likely to dominate campaign debates.

But there are other differences. Fair-banks is critical of the mayor for not submitting for a federal COPS grant to add additional police officers a couple of years ago. He also is critical of the city permit process. Burbidge says the city will submit an application this year for a COPS grant.

Fairbanks also says in the wake of the Pinewood murders that not enough is being done about mental health programs, and he feels the city

should increase its funding. Burbidge responds that Federal Way’s domestic violence isn’t any higher than other cities, and the city is already funding some community-based programs.

Both will follow traditional cam-paign approaches, but Fairbanks has gotten creative. He has signs in both Korean and Russian. Through a donation, he has the use of a privately owned bus that displays local cam-paign signs.

Burbidge is the front-runner due to her high name identification, which should be helped by the low voter turnout. With no national or state-

wide races to draw voters, turnout is likely to be 20-25 percent.

Priest and Ferrell head the ballot and could influence the council races down the ballot. And their race could be influenced by PACC voters. Priest supports the PACC and Ferrell is op-posed to the PACC.

Which voters will show up — pro-PACC or anti-PACC? Public safety and economic development could play a role as well. But watch the PACC voters.

Federal Way resident Bob Roegner, a former mayor of Auburn: [email protected].

Regardless of the rea-sons, real or perceived, I can only hope that 1,100 new apartments will serve as a wakeup call to the citizens of our fair city. While it is likely too late to stop the currently an-nounced 1,100 new apart-ments, it’s not too late to stop the next 1,100 units.

To create real economic development in Federal Way, we need community leaders (and not just at City Hall) who are willing to stop chasing sexy pipe dream projects, and are instead willing to focus on attracting and retaining employers of all sizes.

As any successful busi-ness person knows, the thing that matters most is seeing the people.

Our community leaders need to stop waiting for the phone to ring, and instead go out to meet

with current and prospec-tive employers. Create a list of dream employers and call or meet with them to see what it would take for them to move to Federal Way. In addition to guiding general policy, it would also provide valuable insight on spe-cific projects such as the PACC, Crystal Palace or a downtown park.

Either way, we are at a crossroads. If we as a city stay on the current path, we will continue to see our city overrun with apartments.

This will further strain our social systems while putting downward pres-sure on our commercial vacancy rates, both of which will discourage businesses from locating in Federal Way.

Federal Way resident and business owner Matthew Jarvis: [email protected]

Is it a game changer? The answer is no, but it is a cata-lyst for other opportunities. It will get used, dynami-cally improve the central core and become a quality of life resource appreciated by the community. Positive impressions of city venues help brand a city, and this will be a facility that builds a presence for Federal Way.

We need to recognize the PACC is a major step forward. With the PACC in place, the city can focus its efforts on other improve-ments to improve and build a business and retail core that has energy. Col-laborating with property owners and developers becomes easier when the city operates as a partner who has skin in the game. It takes investment to attract investment. Quality attracts quality.

If the effort to build the PACC fails, Federal Way will be left without an essential community resource. Then what? What does Federal Way have to offer as an attractor for future development? What can our elected leaders offer to our citizens as an anchor resource and vision to move this city forward?

At the moment, there are several stressed and vacant properties in the vicinity of the PACC’s proposed

site generating minimal tax revenue. When there is no investment, there is less growth. A stagnant or shrinking tax base gener-ally means more taxes are required from residents to maintain services.

Build the PACC, change the city’s direction to positive and momentum in Fed-eral Way’s favor will begin. Just remem-ber that economic development is a slow process, but with the PACC as a catalyst, we will look back 10 years from now and wonder why we did not build it sooner.Keith Livingston, Federal Way

The impact of huge apartment complexes in FW

I am writing to strongly oppose the huge apartment complex suggested for the former school district bus garage property on S. 320th Street.

This was written up recently in the Federal Way Mirror, but I have not seen any notice of a public meet-ing, nor have I seen a sign posted on the property that announces such a meeting.

An apartment complex this large would not only be the wrong project for the most congested street in

Federal Way, but it would also have a very negative impact for several neigh-borhoods on the back side. These are single family homes and are part of some of Federal Way’s original neighborhoods. We do not want some 6-story build-

ings to ruin the atmo-sphere, character, or safety of our area.

We voted to be-come a city partially

to avoid the build-ing of so many large

apartment complexes, so I don’t understand why the council thinks it would be fine to allow them now. If there really is a need, then the more appropriate place to build would be on Pacific Highway, not right next to our neighborhood. Maybe the old Top Foods property is available?

I can understand the school district and city wanting to do something with the space vacated by the bus garage, but it would be more suitable to allow buildings of a much smaller scale that would fit in with the surrounding existing buildings.

Perhaps it could be a nice location for a cluster of cottage-like housing for a retirement community. Think how convenient that would be with Safeway close by, as well as the newly remodeled library. Or maybe it could be an

excellent location for a local campus of Highline Com-munity College or even the University of Washington. It would be easy for people to find, and it would not be nearly as invasive to sur-rounding neighborhoods.

I look forward to a scheduled public meeting where our questions can be asked and our concerns and suggestions expressed.Lee Moen, Federal Way

Editor’s note: According to a city spokesman, “the proposal for the High Point project is being reviewed under a typical land use approval process, as the City Comprehensive Plan identi-fies this area as appropriate for this type of development — a mixed-use development in the City Center Frame district. … The land use notice was published in The Mirror, provided by mail to adjacent properties, and posted on-site.” The public comment period ended Sept. 16. The public may submit comments to senior planner Matt Herrera at [email protected] or call (253) 835-2863.

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Following the accidental ap-pointment of legal-trouble-laden chiropractor Dr. Greg Summers in June, the Federal Way City Council asked city staff to review the application process for the various citizen advisory boards and commissions.

Part of the review discovered that one board, the Ethics Board,

didn’t actually require members to be citizens of Federal Way. This prompted recommendations on how to change the process.

City Attorney Pat Richardson said the needed changes have been made, and should help land the city stronger applicants. The changes on the ethics board would include qualifications to be a member of the Ethics Board, Richardson shared at the city council’s Sept. 17 meeting.

“You must reside within the city, and they would prefer experi-ence or background in ethics,” Richardson said. “It would have the removal process that is avail-

able as the council determines, which is consistent with the other boards and commissions.”

Richardson said that as it was currently written, there was no power for the council to remove someone from the Ethics Board.

“In all the other boards and commissions, the council has the authority to remove a commis-sioner or a board member,” Rich-ardson said. “The ethics board has no provision for council removal.”

Richardson said a change was also made to the Diversity Com-mission, with the requirement that applicants for that board must be a resident of the city,

rather than merely living within the boundaries of Federal Way Public Schools. Richardson said other recommendations included removing from the application the address, employer and hobbies/interests of the applicants.

“We have also added a notice that the documentation submit-ted is subject to public disclosure,” she said. “The application would also have written questions, and ask the applicant to submit the answers in writing.”

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The council approved the changes to the appellation process unanimously.

The aforementioned Sum-mers was appointed to the North Lake Management District by the council in June, before it was brought to the council’s attention that Summers is facing felony charges stemming from allega-tions of sexual misconduct at his former chiropractic practice.


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Q: Whatever happened to the steel beam that the firefighters brought back from World Trade Center in New York City? I thought it was supposed to be installed by now at the fire station on 320th Street near Military Road? I do-nated money to help with that project. Did they re-ceive enough donations to get it installed, or do they still need more money? I was really looking forward to that being erected there.

A: The steel beam from the World Trade Center, along with a rock from the plane crash site in Penn-sylvania, are still slated to be centerpieces of a future memorial at South King Fire and Rescue Station 64. It’s just taking a little longer than expected to put it together.

The memorial was origi-nally scheduled to open this year, but Mr. Federal Way has learned (by reading the

Federal Way Mirror) that construction was delayed due to funding and changes in design. Ac-cording to the fire depart-ment, the anticipated opening day

will be Sept. 11, 2014. The whole 9/11 memorial

coming to Federal Way is a pretty cool story. On the 10-year anniversary, fire-fighters Scott Mahlen and Sven Schievink drove from Federal Way to New York to retrieve the steel beam that came down with the twin towers.

Like everybody else, Mr. Federal Way cannot believe that it’s been 12 years since that fateful day. It seems like yesterday that everyone was glued in front of the

television in horror when the towers came down.

The memorial will be an-other link between Federal Way and 9/11. The Federal Way School Board named its newest high school, Todd Beamer, after the pas-senger on United Airlines Flight 93 who led a revolt against the hijackers in Pennsylvania. Todd Beamer High School opened in 2003.

The 9/11 memorial in Federal Way is expected to cost about $25,000. Those who wish to donate may call (253) 946-7240 or email [email protected]. Any extra proceeds will go toward 9/11 victim funds.

Q: Recently, I noticed that Diamond Jim’s Res-taurant has a “sorry we closed” sign on the door. Do you have any informa-tion about this? Is this a temporary closure?

A: As far as Mr. Federal Way can tell, the restaurant near The Commons mall is

closed for good. Which is a shame.

The place, which was open for decades at 1616 S. 325th St., closed about a week ago, according to Mr. Federal Way’s intel. A call to Diamond Jim’s phone number by Mr. Federal Way yielded a full voicemail box.

Mr. Federal Way remem-bers eating some pretty good and hearty breakfasts at Diamond Jim’s after a few nights of indulging in a few too many adult beverages while Mr. Federal Way was in his 20s. Mr. Federal Way remembers the taste of the omelets and hash browns at Diamond Jim’s, along with the smell of cigarette smoke. Good times.

Q: My kid started middle school this year but, unlike elementary school, she can’t take the bus to school because we live within a mile of the school. This is kind of upsetting. What’s your opinion, Mr. Federal Way?

A: Mr. Federal Way was

also a little perplexed at the school district’s busing policy, which states that if a household is within a mile of the school, no bus will come in most cases. It’s a cost-cutting method by the district.

Mr. Federal Way’s family happens to live within a mile of the middle school that Mr. Federal Way’s kids attended. And the walk just happens to be on a busy road that doesn’t have any sidewalks. It means that Mr. and Mrs. Federal Way were

forced to take time out of busy schedules to take and pick up every day before and after school because there was no way Mr. and Mrs. Federal Way were go-ing to let them walk.

Mr. Federal Way assumes that nothing is going to change with the busing policy. But Mr. Federal Way wouldn’t mind a closer look at the pros and cons.

Got a question for Mr. Federal Way? Email [email protected].

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Pacific Highway S. No agenda or RSVP necessary. Contact [email protected] or (253) 332-4126.Affordable Care Act: Free seminar for small business owners runs 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26 at Woodstone Credit Union, 1825 S. 316th St. Contact Jim Strehlow at [email protected] or (253) 925-6868.Centerstage Theatre: “The 39 Steps” runs Sept. 27 to Oct. 20 and presents a blend of Alfred Hitch-cock, a juicy spy novel and Monty Python in a fast-paced whodunit. All shows are at the Knutzen Family Theatre, 3200 SW Dash Point Road. For tickets, call (253) 661-1444 or visit centerstagetheatre.com.John Fairbanks: City council candidate will host a “political pub session” 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 27 at R-Jay’s Scoreboard, 1200 S. 324th St. Contact [email protected] Park Community Ga-rage Sale: Event runs Sept. 27-28 at 2101 S. 324th St. Proceeds help the park’s less fortunate residents. Hot dogs and chili available for lunch. Contact [email protected] or (253) 329-0804.Paper mache artist: Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection will host works by Dan Reeder through Sept. 29 on the Weyerhaeuser campus. Reeder is the preeminent paper mache artist in the United States whose majestic dragons and other fanciful creatures attest to the unlimited potential of this seemingly simple material. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily (closed Monday). Free admission. Call (253) 924-5206.

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Lunch and refreshments provided. Contact Brenda of the Federal Way Coalition Against Trafficking at [email protected] for costs and info. Also visit www.fwcat.org.Yoga in the Garden: Program runs at noon Wednesdays at the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden, 2525 S. 336th St., Federal Way. Cost is $18 for the general public, and $14 for seniors, active military, Weyerhaeuser employ-ees and garden members. The entire series can be purchased for a discounted price of $130 or $100, respectively. All fees include

admission to the garden. To learn more, visit http://rhodygarden.org/cms/yoga-in-the-garden or call (253) 838-4646 ext. 140.Tea tasting: Taste different kinds of tea, listen to music, and learn more about traditional tea tasting and gatherings from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. the first Friday of each month (Oct. 4, Nov. 1 and Dec. 6). Hosted by Little Russia Bistro and Cafe, 34428 Pacific Highway S. (next to Secoma Lanes). Cost is $10. Con-tact (253) 566-5896.Harvest party and open house: Celebrate the re-launch of

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West Hylebos Wetlands Park, 411 S. 348th St. The cabins are open the second Saturday of the month, May through October. Contact (253) 945-7842.Twin Lakes Elementary PTA 2013 Holiday Bazaar: Event runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 16 at 4400 SW 320th St. Browse aisles filled with gifts designed by lo-cal artisans and crafters. Goodies available. Admission is two canned goods or $1 donation per person. Raffle tickets are $1 each. Visit http://twinlakesbazaar.weebly.com/index.html.

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Outside of Seattle, Richard Sherman is seen as just another loudmouth, me-first, spoiled rotten professional athlete.

The Seahawks cornerback flaps his gums before games, during games and after games. All day, every day. And most of the “talk” centers on how good he is or how bad his op-ponent is.

The talk makes Sherman look like a boastful jerk to a lot of football fans. He even danced with the cheerleaders Sunday after intercept-ing a pass during the Seahawks’ 29-3 destruc-tion of the San Francisco 49ers.

But people outside of Seattle don’t know the real Richard Sherman. They don’t know that he relishes the role of the villain on the football field. His talent as a cornerback is motivated by his non-stop trash-talk.

And the motivation is working. Last year, Sherman led the Seahawks in interceptions (eight) and the NFL in passes defended (24). He received more votes for the All-Pro team than any defensive back in the league.

But, for as much time as he spends running his mouth, Sherman spends even more times helping people not as fortunate as he is.

That was more than evident Tuesday evening inside The Commons mall in Federal Way. Earlier this year, Sherman launched his own charitable nonprofit, Blanket Coverage — The Richard Sherman Family Foundation. Its mission is to level the playing field for school-age children who have a strong combination of potential, goals and a desire to make the most of their education.

Sherman and his foundation handed out school clothes and supplies Tuesday to chil-dren from the inner-city and those in foster care. The kids were dressed in a sea of blue and neon green.

The only talking Sherman was doing inside

the mall was encouraging the so-called at-risk youth to use the school supplies he was giving them. He told every kid he greeted that the school supplies and clothes weren’t a “donation, but an investment in you as a person.”

Sherman launched Blanket Coverage in July with The Richard Sherman Celebrity Softball Game at Tacoma’s Cheney Stadium. The game drew more than 7,000 people, who saw guys like

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Five new members will be inducted into Federal Way’s Athletic hall of FameBy CASEy OLSON

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The 2013 inductees into the Federal Way Public Schools Athletic Hall of Fame consist of five former coaches and one notable alumnus. This year’s inductees include coaches Lee Anderson, Rick Dennison, Bob France, Jean Licari and Pete Refling, who all left a lasting mark on the district’s middle and high school athletic programs.

Quinn Gillis is this year’s Profes-sional Achievement award winner. This award is given to a district graduate who is continuing to model

athletic excellence and leadership through a career in education and coaching.

The Federal Way Athletic Hall of Fame honors district employees who have made a significant impact on the district’s athletic programs. The honorees represent the finest in athletic administra-tion, coaching and program development, according to Greg Flynn, the district’s athletic liaison.

This year’s inductees will be pre-sented during two events. The first will take place at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 10 at

Todd Beamer High School. This cer-emony will be emceed by Jefferson graduate Kenny Mayne, a nationally-

known ESPN broadcaster. Another ceremony will be held during the Beamer/Federal Way football game on Oct. 11 at Federal Way Memorial Stadium.

Lee Anderson — An-derson came to Sacajawea in 1968 after three years in Eastern Washington. He

moved to a new Kilo Junior High in 1969 and then on to Decatur as head

Jean Licari

By CASEy OLSON

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The Decatur Gators used a frantic fourth-quarter come-back Thursday, Sept. 12, to pick up their first victory of the season. The Gators (1-1) downed the Renton Indians, 32-28, to even their record at Renton Memorial Stadium in a non-league contest.

Decatur got a huge game from running back Isaiah Diggs. The junior finished with five touchdowns, including a pair in the fourth quarter that helped the Gators overcome a 10-point deficit and get the win.

Football: Gators and Titans pick up first wins; FW dominates

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After a scoreless first quarter, Diggs ran for a pair of 2-yard touchdowns in the second to give the Ga-tors a 12-0 lead at the half.

Diggs picked up his third touchdown in the third quarter to make the score 18-0, but Renton came roaring back with four-straight touchdowns from running back Ernie Davis to take a 28-18 lead into the fourth quarter.

But then Diggs took the game back into his hands, taking in a 1-yard rush for a touchdown and finally catching a 49-yard pass from junior quarterback Isaiah Hatch with just 50 seconds left in the game. Diggs then ran in the point-after to put Decatur up 32-28 and time ran out on the Indians.

The Gators host Battle Ground Saturday in an-other non-league contest at Federal Way Memorial Stadium.

Beamer 26, Rogers 21The Titans evened their

record in the SPSL South with the win over the Rams Saturday at Federal Way Memorial Stadium. After falling behind 15-0 in the first half, Beamer (1-1)

scored all 26 of its points in the third and fourth quarters.

The first Beamer score came on a 22-yard touch-down pass from Taylor Davis to Christian Stafford. The Titans travel to Span-away Lake Friday night to take on the Sentinels.

Federal Way 47, Emer-ald Ridge 13

The second-ranked Eagles (2-0) dominated the Emerald Ridge Jaguars Sept. 12 at Fed-eral Way Memorial Stadium.

Junior Chico Mc-Clatcher totaled 215 all-purpose yards for the Eagles and had three touch-downs. Mc-Clatcher scored on runs of 56 and two of 16 yards. Federal Way also got two touchdown runs from senior quarterback Keenan

Curran. Senior Eric Ah Fua scored on a 67-yard fumble recovery and a 1-yard run.

The win set up a huge SPSL South matchup Thursday night against the Graham-Kapowsin Eagles at Art Crate Stadium (after press time). Graham-Ka-powsin was also 2-0 and the game was televised on Root Sports.

Kentwood 25, Jefferson 7The Raiders fell to 1-1 on

the season with the SPSL North loss to the Conquer-ors last Friday night at Fed-eral Way Memorial Stadium. Kent-wood’s impressive defense limited TJ to just 62 total yards, including an eye-popping minus-53 rushing yards. Jefferson’s lone touchdown came with 1:29 left in the first half on a 20-yard pass to Tyrell Williams. The score cut the Kentwood lead to just 10-7.

The Raiders will travel to French Field Thursday night to take on the Kent-Meridian Royals (after press time).

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There is a method to Sherman’s madness. He isn’t talking just to talk. Sher-man is talking because he is very, very good at it. The best.

On the football field, Sherman’s talking not only

gets in the heads of the op-posing players and coaches, but it also fuels his fire to be the best cornerback in the National Football League.

Sherman even trashed-talked the untouchable Tom Brady last season with the infamous line, “You mad, Bro?” He engaged in a Twitter battle with Darrelle Revis, who was known as the NFL’s best cornerback before Sherman came on the scene.

Sherman also went on

ESPN 2’s “First Take” televi-sion show and got into a contentious debate where he told host Skip Bayless that he was “gonna crush you on here, in front of everybody. I’m better at life than you.”

The controversy contin-ued when Sherman tested positive for Adderall last season. The suspension for taking the Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) drug was eventually overturned on an appeal when the hearing officer ruled that Sherman’s urine sample had been con-taminated during the chain of custody.

Following the incident, Sherman made headlines when he reportedly told a newspaper that half the NFL takes Adderall, a banned substance.

Sherman’s “talking” abil-ity is even more evident off the field.

A lot of athletes have gotten a bad rap, and some of them rightly so, for not being able to put together a sentence. They speak with way too many “ummms” and “you knows.”

Sherman is not like that at all. The 6-foot-3, 200-pounder has a presence about him — a presence that successful people have. When Richard Sherman walks into a room, you know he’s in the room. Doesn’t matter if you see

him or not. You know he’s there.

Sherman hails from the “mean” streets of Comp-ton, Calif., a South Central Los Angeles suburb that was made famous by the rap group NWA and the movie “Boyz ‘n the Hood.” Compton is known more for drive-by shootings than honor society students.

Sherman was the latter. He was a straight-A student at Compton’s Dominguez High School, graduating as the No. 2-ranked student in his class. He inked a national letter of intent to play football at the most prestigious academic insti-tution west of the Missis-sippi — Stanford University — which is still one of the proudest moments of his life.

“It was unbelievable,” Sherman told the Federal Way Mirror about signing with Stanford. “It was a great accomplishment for me and my family. It was a great symbol for people from where I’m from.”

That’s what drives Sher-man for both the Seahawks and Blanket Coverage. He loves bucking the trend. A kid who grows up in Compton isn’t supposed to graduate with a degree in communications from Stanford, and a fifth-round draft pick isn’t supposed to turn into the best corner-

back in the NFL.But that’s exactly what

Sherman has done. He thanks his parents for instilling that workmanlike attitude of being the best at everything he does.

His father, Kevin, rose daily at 4 a.m. to drive a garbage truck — and still does today. His mother, Beverly, works with dis-abled kids in the inner city and preaches the value of education.

Kevin and Beverly Sherman developed his

attitude of giving back to the community, which the cornerback did Tuesday in Federal Way.

“Where I’m from, the inner city, there are a lot of kids that have gone astray,” Sherman said. “The main reason they did that is they didn’t have the things they needed to succeed. Stuff like school supplies and school clothes. All they need is an opportunity. That’s what I’m trying to give them. … I just want to give back.”

Richard Sherman led the Seahawks in interceptions (eight) and the NFL in passes defended (24) last season. He received more votes for the All-Pro team than any defensive back in the league. courtesy PHoto

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seattle seahawks cornerback Byron maxwell (right) and team employee Paul Johns address students at Lake Grove elementary tuesday to spread a message of nutrition and fitness. the two were in town promoting Play 60, which promotes 60 minutes of physical activity a day. cAsey oLsoN, The Mirror

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For the first time in recent memory, no Federal Way school district girls soccer team really threatened for a South Puget Sound League divisional championship.

But things should get better this season. The district returns a lot of talent and there is a strong group of incoming freshmen at Beamer, Jefferson, Federal Way and Decatur.

The Eagles look to be the best of the bunch, just like they were last season. Federal Way finished 2012 with an 8-2-6 record in the SPSL South, which was good for fourth place, and return plenty of talent. The Eagles eventually lost to Camas at the West Central District Tournament, 2-1.

Leading the list of returners is Gab Pelogi. Last season, as a sophomore, Pelogi led the Eagles in scoring with 17 goals and six assists. Pelogi continued her scoring barrage in Federal Way’s opening game this year by firing in a hat trick during a 5-0 win over Bethel.

Also back for the Eagles are Sydney Slagg, Audrey Shin, Samantha Cheever and Kayla Peterson, among others. Slagg finished with six goals and four assists, and Shin tallied four goals and five assists.

The Titans are hoping to rebound from last season. Beamer finished 6-7-3 a season ago and missed the postseason. That came after the Titans had won five SPSL South Division championships in the six previous seasons.

“I think we will find our way back toward the top of the SPSL South,” said head coach Joel Lindberg.

Beamer brings back talented forward

Megan Anderson, who finished last season with eight goals and four assists for the Titans. Returning are seniors Taylor Crace (defense) and goalkeeper Casey Woehrle. Also back are junior midfielder Chaise Cole and sophomores Tivonna Tinsley (defense) and Kacia Rogalla (defense/midfield).

The defensive unit should be the stron-gest for Lindberg and the Titans. Beamer returns all of its defensive back line starters from a season ago.

“We have a positive, hard-working men-tality,” Lindberg said. “If we can play our style of game and mentally stay tough, we will be very good.”

Leading the list of newcomers for the Titans will be talented freshman midfielder Ameera Hussen. Lindberg said Hussen will be a “great player to watch this year.”

“We are a young team,” Lindberg said. “We can get frazzled under pressure.”

It was an even tougher year for the Jef-ferson Raiders a season ago. The Raiders finished just 2-13-1 in the rugged SPSL North Division. But, like Beamer, Jefferson returns several players from last year.

Back for head coach Lauren Gehring are seniors Kaitlyn Harris (defense) and Ken-dra Wallace (goalkeeper), juniors Chentay Warnes (forward), Katelyn Bird (defense) and Katie Coronado (midfield/forward), along with sophomore Cassidy Lane (mid-field/defense).

“We are a young team full of spirit and talent,” Gehring said. “If we are able to come together, we will be a very successful team.”

The Raiders also will feature three talented freshmen in Makaylie Moore, Kiersten Madsen and Jasmine Pleasants. Moore, a forward, might be the best of the bunch, according to Gehring.

“She is an amazing player,” she said. “She will be fun to watch.”

Decatur should also be improved from a season ago. The Gators finished with just two wins in the SPSL 3A Division, but bring back numerous players, including se-niors Ericka Budinich and Sierra Shugarts.

Beamer, Jefferson, Decatur should be much improved after getting a lot of valuable experience a season ago

Federal Way High School’s Gab Pelogi was the leading scorer in the district a season ago with 17 goals and six assists for the Eagles, who finished fourth in the SPSL South Division. caSEy oLSon, The Mirror

basketball coach (1982-89). Rick Dennison — Den-nison taught and coached at Decatur for 32 years, starting in 1978. Den-nison’s boys soccer SPSL championship in 1980 was the first team champion-ship in school history. He also coached three top-four finishers in the soccer state tournament. Den-nison also coached cross country, golf, softball and boys swimming, winning the state title in 2005.

Bob France — France taught social studies and sports medicine at Federal Way High School from 1984 to 2005. He also coached football, track and

served as athletic direc-tor. France developed a student-based athletic training program covering all sports at FWHS. This program became a model for schools throughout the nation and was awarded the “Best of the Best” award in 2000 and 2002.

Jean Licari — Licari, who died of cancer last year, started her teach-ing career at Federal Way High School in 1991. Licari became head girls track coach in 1997. She quickly became one of the most decorated girls track coaches in the decade by earning SPSL champion-ships in 1999, 2000 and

2001. She was selected SPSL coach of the year three times and was also head cross country coach and one of the premier pole vault coaches in the state.

Pete Refling — Refling coached basketball and baseball at Lakota and Kilo for three decades starting in 1970. He also was Kilo’s athletic director. Refling had a huge impact on developing young athletes who carried his winning attitude on to high school. In 1974, Refling originated the district’s junior high basketball substitution rule that guaranteed game participation for all team members.

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The Federal Way Football Club (FWFC) ‘01 Blue boys soccer team won the Mount Hood Challenge champion-ship recently in Portland, Ore.

The team includes Mark Cruz, Oscar Rojas, Conner Prenovost, Jack Landreth, Usbaldo Estrada, Tyler Yoon, Ben Scarsella, Blake Stafford, Eason Lane, Jake Sanchez, Tiler Jennings, Griffin Johnson, Jared Tran, Kai Sorenson and Sean Kelly. The team is coached by Josh Hauck.

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Beamer — The Titans (1-1-1) scored a 3-1 win over Bethel Tuesday. Beamer got goals from Maya Zaldivar, Ameera Hussen and Jour-din Hering.

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AUCTION NOTICEIn compliance with RCW 46.5.130 Express Towing LLC will sell to the highest bidder at 1215 S 356th St in Federal Way, WA on 9/23/2013 @ 3:00 pm. Viewing starts at 1 pm.Published in Federal Way Mirror: September 20, 2013FWM 2064

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTONFOR KING COUNTY

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moved to 2-0 with a non-league win over Jefferson Tuesday, 25-14, 25-7, 25-17. Beamer got eight kills and two blocks from Reed Copeland, seven kills and six aces from Megan Huff and six kills from Nia Alexander.

Federal Way — The Eagles downed the Auburn Trojans Tuesday in a non-league contest, 25-16, 17-25, 25-20, 26-24.

Federal Way got 12 kills and 20 digs from Aya Bispham, 22 digs and four aces from Brittany Craw-ford, 24 assists from Vai Ili and 19 digs from Mana Taumoepeau.

Boys tennisTodd Beamer 4, Federal

Way 1 (Tuesday)Singles — Yun Lee, FW,

beat Andy Lee, 6-2, 6-3; Charlie Wong, TB, beat Quentin Stickler, 6-0, 6-1.

Doubles — Ben Arata-Max Dalrymple, TB, Luke Newman-Jon Scott, 6-4, 6-4; Sam Yi-Zach Nunez, TB, beat Sam Ward-Thomas Hayashi, 6-1, 6-1; Michael Lee-Tanapon Phoumkeo, TB, beat Jay Choi-Manny Ortiz, 7-6, 6-1.

Thomas Jefferson 3,

Auburn 2 (Tuesday)Singles — Alex Chan,

TJ, beat Peter Kravchuk, 6-0, 6-0; Vlad Emerlick, A, beat Justin Park 5-7, 7-6 (3), 12-10.

Doubles — Avenir Kravchuk-Bryan Thron-quist, A, beat Zach Martin-Alex Papke, 6-4, 6-2; Vivek Ramanujan-Hakeem Clark, TJ, beat Peter Yoon-Josh Collero, 6-0, 6-1; Donavon Gomez-Michael Ziccarelli, TJ, beat Trey Wilson-Ben Shaver, 6-3, 6-2.

Girls GolfAt Auburn GC (par 35)Team scores — Auburn

23 points, Federal Way 14. (Tuesday)

Individuals — 1, Emily Moren, A, 50 strokes; 2, Kendra Hawkins, A, 53; 3, Rebecca Jury, FW, 57;

At Twin Lakes GC (par 36)

Team scores — Enum-claw 69 points, Decatur 60 (Tuesday)

Individuals — 1, Celia Beyke, D, 37 strokes; 2, Maddie Pillo, E, 39; 3, Ka-dyn Eldridge, E, 51; 4, Faith Hardersen, E, 52; 5, Kyla Harrington, D, 55.

Boys GolfAt Auburn GC (par 36)

Team scores—Auburn 37 points, Federal Way 28. (Tuesday)

Individuals —1, Bran-don Hazel, A, 41 strokes; 2, Nathan Messana, FW, 49; 3, Brendan Birst, A, 51; 4, Alex Deaver, A, 51; 5, Corey Saea, FW, 51.

Girls swimminGCurtis 121, Federal Way

48 (Tuesday)200 medley relay — C

(Jessica Wilson, Emily Britt, Hannah Holly, Emma Friedman) 2:01.23 200 free— Jena Postma, C, 2:11

.23 200 IM — Mikhaella Walden, C, 2:36.17 50 free — Kenna Ramey, FW, 24.27 Diving — Tia Thomas, FW, 235.40 100 fly — Kenna Ramey, FW, 59.32 100 free — Jessica Wilson, C, 59.96 500 free — Hannah Holly, C, 5:40.23 200 free relay

— C (Jessica Wilson, Emily Britt, Sabrina Murray, Wil-low Lopez-Silvers 100 back — C, Jena Postma, 1:08.19 100 breast — C, Emily Britt, 1:17:06 400 free relay — FW (Lauren, Shannon Baugh, Rachel Kon, Nicole Gillis) 5:52.42.

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John Welch of the Puget Sound Educational Service District said this first round of awards is “a significant investment of time, energy and research to implement strategies that will increase stu-dent achievement in our region.”

FWPS’ specific project is titled “School Change Teams,” and is focused on closing the achievement gap for students of color, males of color and English language learner students in reading, math and graduation rates.

According to FWPS, the district will work with a consultant, The Learner First, to build the change teams at the district and school level. Those teams will “focus on the achieve-ment of the district’s

most struggling learn-ers. Schools and district staff will analyze student achievement evidence to identify groups of learn-ers needing acceleration, and work to ensure their success.” FWPS looks to target 660 students and 239 teachers across six schools, with the aim of hitting a number of achievement targets. According to the district, these goals are:

• 100 percent of ninth-grade African American, Hispanic and Native American students will be on target to graduate by spring 2014

• 100 percent of African American, Pacific Islander and Latino Boys in grades 3, 5, 8 and 10, will see math as relevant and meaningful for their lives, and will be achieving at or above standard in math by spring of 2014

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and questionable. Everybody in this community knows there’s an election in this community for mayor. I think it’s questionable and it’s clearly a use of public resources.”

School Board Presi-dent Tony Moore said the recognition was not a case of political gamesmanship, but rather a recognition of the work Priest did in the past in Olympia.

“We recognized the may-or’s contribution to educa-tion, which is very long and distinguished,” Moore said. “For the first time in my tenure and in 10 years, because of the work ‘Rep-resentative Priest’ did, we actually got money to restore all-day kindergarten and eliminate student and family fees. Our system was strengthened for the first time because of the seeds planted by Priest. We wanted to recognize that his service has been exemplary, and unfortunately, it wasn’t until this year that his work bore fruit.”

Moore said he hopes the board’s recognition of Priest will motivate and inspire Federal Way’s representatives in Olympia going forward.

“We’re hoping…to inspire those who currently serve in the Legislature to do the same as well,” he said.

Ferrell’s objection, and the city’s

regular admonition, come from the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 42.17. The most relevant part of the code appears to be the subsection titled “Use of public office or agency facilities in campaigns.”

The RCW says that “no elective official nor any employee of his or her office nor any person appointed to or employed by any public office or agency, may use or authorize the use of any of the facilities of a public office or agency, directly or indirectly, for the purpose of assisting a campaign for election of any person to any office or for the pro-motion of or opposition to any ballot proposition.”

The RCW further defines the rule by stating “facilities of a public office or agency include, but are not limited to, use of stationery, postage machines and equipment, use of employees of the office or agency during working hours, vehicles, office space, publi-cations of the office or agency, and clientele lists of persons served by the office or agency.”

In an email to The Mirror, Lori Anderson of the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) offered a perspec-tive on the RCW’s interpretation and recognition of Priest. She said there’s a gray area with this law, and there is no precedent for comparison. Neverthe-

less, she said the school board’s action seems “suspect.”

“I don’t think it’s an endorsement by the school district. A government agency doesn’t have to be making an endorsement, though, to run afoul of the law that prohibits an agency from using tax dollars to support or oppose candidates or ballot measures,” she wrote, referring to RCW 42.17A.555. “It seems suspect to me that the school district would recognize Mayor Priest for his work as a legislator now, during his re-election campaign, since it has been three years since he was a legislator.”

FYI: Mayor candidates• Ferrell has been on the council

since 2003, and was Priest’s challenger in the last mayoral election in 2010. He currently works as a senior deputy prosecutor for the King County Pros-ecutor Office. Priest is the city’s first “strong mayor,” following a reorga-nization of city government away from a “city manager” form in 2009. Before that, Priest served in the state Legislature from 2003-10, and has been involved in the city government since Federal Way was incorporated in 1990.

• The city attorney recently apolo-gized for improperly citing RCW 42.17 to block a Federal Way resident from commenting during a city coun-cil meeting about an investigation of the mayor.

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“It seems suspect to me that the school district would recognize Mayor Priest for his work as a legislator now, during his re-election campaign.” Lori Anderson, Public Disclosure Commission (PDC)

The company has reached out to The Greater Tacoma Community Foun-dation, which sees a lot of untapped potential for growth at the collection, according to communications director Elyse Rowe. The foundation has prom-ised to oversee the bonsai collection at its current location in Federal Way.

“It’s such a treasure for the South Sound region,” Rowe told The Mirror. “We would want to keep it there with permission from Weyerhaeuser.”

Another suitor for the project is the Washington Park Arboretum, which could potentially move the collection to Seattle if chosen by Weyerhaeuser.

David De Groot, who has worked as the collection’s curator since day one, said Federal Way is home to one of the best bonsai gardens in the nation. The visitor book is signed every year by travelers from 49 states and 30 to

35 foreign countries, he said. The col-lection’s well-marked location off I-5 is another reason why he thinks people stop by to appreciate this ancient Japa-nese art form.

“When I go home at the end of the day, I do bonsai. It’s my hobby,” said De Groot, who still gets a kick out of see-ing delighted visitors. “There aren’t too many jobs where you get 100 percent positive feedback.”

Check it outFollowing a year-long closure due

to economic reasons, the Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection re-opened to the public in the summer of 2010. The collection is open weekly Tuesdays through Sundays (closed Mondays) year-round on the Weyerhaeuser campus, 2525 S. 336th St., Federal Way. Operating hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Learn more at www.weyerhaeuser.com/Company/Bonsai.


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Steel Lake’s playground renovation needs moneyBy GREG ALLMAIN

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The efforts to renovate the “Family Funland” playground structure at Steel Lake Park have moved forward, but the project is $68,000 short.

Federal Way’s parks and facilities manager Steve Ik-erd gave a special presenta-tion to members of various service clubs in Federal Way outlining the project’s goals and costs.

According to Ikerd, the total cost is projected at $361,000. The city has reserves of $292,232 for the project, leading to the need for community support.

Dave Berger, a member of Federal Way Rotary and

the city’s parks commis-sion, said that an additional $9,000 had been promised in a grant from the Rotary district, aimed at purchas-ing the Ability Whirl, a ride for wheelchair users.

Berger also pointed out that according to Federal Way Public Schools, there are currently about 2,000 students in the district with either a mental or physical handicap, which under-scores the need for the inclusion of the features like the Ability Whirl and Omni

spinner.Ikerd noted that the city

is set to begin receiving bids on the project this month and into next. If the timeline continues uninter-rupted, Ikerd anticipates that the renovation could begin in November and be finished by April 2014.

Those interested in donating to the project or learning more about its general scope can contact Steve Ikerd at (253) 835-6911 or Jason Gerwen at (253) 835-6962.

Centerstage Theatre presents ‘The 39 Steps’By JoNAThoN CoLLIS, SpECIAL To ThE MIRRoR

Ask anyone who’s ever had to move cities, and they’ll tell you it’s a nightmare. Talk to someone who’s done it repeatedly as an adult, and they’ll reply with stories about lacking furniture, endless purging and packing, and grinding boredom. Mention it to an actor, and they’ll shrug and say that it’s life as usual.

For Erik Gratton, currently starring in Centerstage Theatre’s new production of “The 39 Steps,” it’s all part of a colorful past. A native of Kansas City and gradu-ate from Wayne State University, Gratton’s past resembled that of most actors.

“I was shuttling back and forth between New York City and Los Angeles,” he said. “I loved each one in my twenties, really enjoyed the speed of NYC and the laid-back desperate vibe of Hollywood.”

For 10 years, he lived the busy back and forth of a jobbing actor, hopping from film and TV shoots to theatre festivals and Christmas shows, punctuated by runs in New York. Despite the busy schedule, though, “neither city was a comfortable home, they were just ‘where the auditions are.’ In my mid-thirties I found myself wanting to find someplace to build a future.”

That future, it turned out, would be waiting in Seattle.

“Honestly it wasn’t even on my radar until I visited while on tour. I used to work a couple of months a year as a roadie chef for rock tours,” he said. “On a day off here I met my girlfriend. After a few months of long-distance romance, I visited Seattle and never went back.”

Seattle also offers some unique theatri-cal opportunities, such as the annual Centerstage pantomime, a British tradi-tion brought over by artistic director Alan Bryce. Last year, during “Cinderella,” Mr. Gratton played Buttons, Cinderella’s best friend. Despite the energy required to keep up with the holiday schedule, “The Panto was an absolute pleasure from

beginning to end. The cast and musicians were phenomenal and the audience came to play. I’d happily work on the Panto again, anytime.”

And now, after coming off of another exciting Seattle tradition, the Village Theatre’s Festival of New Musicals, Mr. Gratton is at it again, re-joining the team at

Centerstage for the first show of the 2013-2014 season, “The 39 Steps.”

Comically adapted from the classic Alfred Hitchcock film, the stage version uses a mere four actors to bring the film to life, chase scenes and all. Having been produced all around the world, including a smash hit run in London’s West End, where the show is still running strong after seven years, “The 39 Steps” now makes a globetrotting stop in Seattle.

Check it out“The 39 Steps” opens Friday, Sept. 27,

and runs through Sunday, Oct. 20, at the Knutzen Family Theatre, 3200 SW Dash Point Road. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Buy tickets at centerstagetheatre.com or call (253) 661-1444.

This is artistic director Alan Bryce’s 10th year at the helm of Centerstage, and in recognition of that, he’ll give a brief talk about each show 45 minutes before every performance, giving the audience a unique perspective on the production.

The playground at Steel Lake park needs $68,000 for a proposed renovation project. Read more at federalwaymirror.com. CouRtesy Photo

City food drive is Sept. 28FRoM STAFF REpoRTS

The annual Mayor’s Day of Concern for the Hungry will collect food from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at several loca-tions in Federal Way. The city is partnering with the Multi-Service Center’s Federal Way Food Bank and the Emergency Feed-ing Program of Seattle-King County. Last year’s effort yielded 9,773 pounds of food. Participating grocery stores include:

• Safeway locations at 2109 SW 336th St., 28810 Military Rd. S., and 1207 S. 320th St.

• Wal-Mart locations at 1900 S. 314th St. and 35420 16th Ave. S.

• Albertson’s at 31009 Pacific Highway S. will have a donation barrel Sept. 20-26.

Last year, the Federal Way Food Bank served 4,189 households (representing 16,065 people) with more than 1 million pounds of food, according to the Multi-Service Center. The food bank is located at 1200 S. 336th St. Call (253) 838-6810 or visit www.multi-servicecenter.com.

Erik Gratton

federal way mirror, september 20, 2013

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