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Comedian visits FW during his weekend meltdown By ANDY HOBBS
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As part of a wild weekend in the region that ended with his arrest, comedian Katt Williams raised hell at local hotels and squeezed in a shopping spree at the Federal Way Farmers Market. The eccentric comedian, rapper and actor’s local troubles began Thursday night. Katt Williams Williams failed to show up, without explanation, for the first gig of a two-night engagement at the Paramount Theatre in Seattle — stranding a packed theater full of angry ticket holders. Then around noon Friday, Williams and his entourage visited the Federal Way Farmers Market’s winter bazaar at The Commons Mall. Williams spent several hundred dollars among the market’s vendors, according to Rose Ehl, a market organizer. He paid $110 for two pairs of gloves that cost about $10. He spent $140 on soap. He also bought a jade necklace, paying for the jewelry with three $100 bills, Ehl said. “It just buzzed our [ more WILLIAMS, p. 22 ] NEWSPAPER RACKS: To see a list of rack locations for the print edition of The Mirror, visit federalwaymirror.com/about_us.
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For 12 years, Federal Way resident Melissa Vess has brightened her home and neighborhood with holiday lights. Anyone with information on the vandalism may call (253) 835-6700. COURTESY PHOTO
Holiday vandals hit house twice By ANDY HOBBS editor@federalwaymirror.com
Melissa Vess refuses to let vandalism dampen her Christmas spirit. For 12 years, the Federal Way woman’s holiday lights have brightened up her home and neighborhood on South 288th Place. Last Friday, she discovered that the light cords had been severed. Vess repaired the display to make it “better and brighter,” she said. However, someone returned the next night and slashed the lights again. This time, the wires were cut in eight places. “We’ve never had a problem,” said Vess, adding that it takes about a month
to install hundreds of dollars worth of Christmas lights. “It’s heartbreaking.” Vess now has fewer lights on her house and yard. She’s afraid to rebuild the display to its former size for fear that the culprit will come back. “Repairing strands and strands of lights or buying them new, that gets expensive,” Vess said. “I don’t know why someone would do that. Maybe we have a Scrooge.” She thanked Federal Way Police Officer Nick Wong for his support in handling the vandalism report. In the end, all she wants to do is spread a little holiday cheer for the neighborhood. “Do I want to put the whole thing up again? Yes.”
Even though Washington state says marijuana is now mostly OK, the federal government still sees the drug as illegal. With the implementation of Washington’s new marijuana law on Dec. 6, city attorney Patricia Richardson and Federal Way Police Chief Brian Wilson gave a quick report on the impacts of the new law during the Federal Way City Council’s meeting on Tuesday. Wilson said it’s going to be a process for Federal Way police to learn how to correctly handle marijuanarelated incidents. “The police department stands ready to follow the law. I will say that over the last couple of weeks, looking at the law, and where we are, there’s a tremendous amount of ambiguity, and misunderstanding within the public, about what this law means,” he said. “I’ve had individuals say ‘We can’t wait to come in front of City Hall and light up.’ That will probably be a problem.” Richardson reiterated the
A single bud of high-grade marijuana. COURTESY PHOTO important parts of the new law. “Initiative 502 becomes effective on Thursday, December 6. What this means is that under state law, the recreational use of marijuana is legal if individuals are 21 or older,” Richardson said. “The allowable amounts of marijuana are one ounce of marijuana, 16 ounces of marijuanainfused product in a solid form, or 72 ounces of marijuana-infused product in liquid form.” For those under 21, possession of marijuana will still be a crime, Richardson said, unless proof can be provided that it’s for medical use. Along with that, Richardson noted that medical marijuana users can exceed the allowable amounts for possession under I-502. [ more MARIJUANA, p. 5 ]
Orion takes economic potential to Auburn Boeing supplier needed access to public transit By ANDY HOBBS editor@federalwaymirror.com
Orion Industries will move to a new location in Auburn next year after nearly 20 years in Federal Way. Federal Way’s loss is Auburn’s gain. As a top supplier of parts for
Boeing aircraft, Orion’s economic Orion employs 265 workers and future brims with promise. reports 20 percent growth for the Boeing set a record for past 10 years. The non-profit year-to-date deliveries and manufacturing company net orders for the 737 Next specializes in job training SPECIAL Generation Aircraft. That and placement for people model’s replacement, the with disabilities. 737 MAX, will be built in Orion, which also Renton. Boeing predicts the operates a call center, has world’s total airline fleet will double outgrown its Federal Way facilities from 20,000 to 40,000 by 2031, with on 9th Avenue South. Asia as the biggest market. Orion wanted to build a
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Washington voters legalized same-sex marriage in the November general election after approving Referendum 74. The first license signed by King Mirror staff reports County Executive Dow Constantine at 12:01 a.m. Thursday The historic ability of same-sex NEWS was for Jane Abbott Lighty and couples to acquire a marriage liPete-e Petersen of West Seattle, a cense in Washington has resulted couple who co-founded the Seattle in King County breaking its oneWomen’s Chorus and who will be day record for license issuance. getting married during a Seattle Men’s The record was set at 3:30 a.m. Chorus concert on Dec. 9. Thursday after the King County RecordThe King County Recorder’s Office will er’s Office began issuing licenses at midbe open 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 7 and night. As of 4 p.m. Thursday, the county and 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 8. Learn had issued 459 marriage licenses. The more at www.kingcounty.gov/marriage. previous record was 212 in a single day.
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no “legal” place to acquire Marijuana users can still marijuana, but that, for all grow plants for medical use intents and purposes, it’s and participate in “colleclegal to possess the drug tive” gardens. up to the allotted amounts. Richardson also said Marijuana dealers will still that the new law has an be operating illegally, he equivalency of an “open noted. container” law, meaning Adults who possess marijuana products cannot marijuana with the intent be consumed or opened in to distribute or sell are gopublic. ing to fall under the felony statute for King County, he Marijuana history said. in Federal Way “So if it’s packaging and selling marijuana, that will In 2011, Federal Way be a felony investigation tackled the problem of marijuana dispensaries that and forwarded to the King County Prosecutor’s Office,” had opened up in city limits, ultimately deciding on a Wilson said. The chief also touched on moratorium on the issue. the “in public view” portion The moratorium has of I-502, saying that for expired, and it appears as now, he and his though the city officers will treat will still not allow it like the “open such businesses, container” law for given Richardson’s alcohol. explanation for “We are taking how such busithe position that nesses are affected will be something by local, state and like the alcohol federal law. standard, or the “Under state open container. law, businesses “We are taking the If you’re in the will be licensed position that will be public, you can’t by the Liquor something like the be lighting up Control Board. The Liquor Con- alcohol standard, or and doing that in trol Board has the open container. the general view of the public,” he until December If you’re in the said. 1, 2013, to draft public, you can’t Wilson did licenses and regu- be lighting up and note that police lations,” Richard- doing that in the son said. “The city general view of the officers will no longer cite people is not required by public.” Federal Way state law to issue Police Chief Brian Wilson for possessing paraphernalia, as marijuana busilong as the paraness licenses. The phernalia appears Federal Way Reto be solely for the use of vised Code provides (that) marijuana. licenses can be denied if Finally, Wilson said activity violates any fedthat perhaps the biggest eral law. A business owner/ agent can be charged with a challenge for Federal Way police will be how to handle misdemeanor for conductsituations in apartment ing business without a city complexes and similar types license.” of residential areas. “It’s illegal under federal “It will be challenging law to possess, produce, or with multi-family apartmanufacture marijuana or ment complexes, where marijuana products. There odor, or smoke emitting are no exceptions under from one apartment to federal law,” she added. another, or in a parking lot, Wilson reiterated that as
or another kind of residential area…that the expectation of citizens (should) be addressed in some form or another by police,” he said. “This law changes our ability to deal with those types of issues. And likely, we’ll be referring them to homeowners associations, or to their apartment complexes, for disagreements or other means by which to address it. As a police department, we will not have the ability to address those types of complaints. But we will help citizens find avenues to address their concerns.” “We will continue to work, to make adjustments, to communicate with citizens, that this transition, and very significant change in the law, and change in public policy, is enacted in the most consistent and appropriate manner,” Wilson concluded.
FYI: Legalities Late on Wednesday, the United States Attorney’s Office issued an official statement regarding the enactment of the law: “The department’s responsibility to enforce the Controlled Substances Act remains unchanged. Neither states nor the executive branch can nullify a statute passed by Congress. In enacting the Controlled Substances Act, Congress determined that marijuana is a Schedule I controlled substance. Regardless of any changes in state law, including the change that will go into effect on Dec. 6 in Washington state, growing, selling or possessing any amount of marijuana remains illegal under federal law. Members of the public are also advised to remember that it remains against federal law to bring any amount of marijuana onto federal property, including all federal buildings, national parks and forests, military installations and courthouses.”
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• Vehicle prowlers: At 2:18 p.m. Dec. 2 in the 2200 block of South Commons, witnesses reported seeing a vehicle drive up next to another vehicle. At that time, a man got out of the vehicle and smashed out the driver side window of the parked vehicle. The man stole a number of items from inside the victim’s vehicle. The report notes the suspect’s vehicle was also involved in another vehicle prowl at Popeye’s Chicken later in the day. • We don’t need no education?: At 4:17 p.m. Dec. 2 in the 4400 block of SW 320th Street, witnesses reported seeing a person throw a rock at the gym doors of Twin Lake Elementary. • Care home resident gets violent: At 5:51 p.m. Dec. 2 in the 1000 block of South 308th Street, a woman with severe dementia punched a staff member of her care facility in the arm. • Big haul on electronics for burglar: At 9:08 p.m. Dec. 2 in the 2400 block of South 273rd Place, the victim reported that their home had been burglarized by unknown suspects. The burglars took two tablet devices,
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along with two laptop computers and $400 in assorted jewelry. The report said it appeared the suspects had gained entry by punching out the victim’s door lock. • Jewelry stolen from home: At 10:40 p.m. Nov. 30 in the 34000 block of 14th Way SW, the victim reported their home had been broken into and approximately $1,200 in jewelry was stolen. • Brother beats up sister: On Dec. 1 at an undisclosed time in the 32000 block of 22nd Avenue South, a brother was arrested for repeatedly punching his sister in the face. The report notes the two are roommates. • Violent woman arrested: At 4:53 a.m. Dec. 1 in the 1900 block of SW Campus Drive, a woman was arrested for pushing, biting and punching another woman in the face. • Strange assault: At 12:30 p.m. Dec. 1 in the 100 block of South 336th Street, a woman reported that an unknown suspect had grabbed her crotch area while she walked down the hallway of a healthcare facility.
Street. The suspects fled in a vehicle, according to Federal Way police. At about 3 p.m. Friday, police temporarily shut down part of 1st Avenue South in front of French Lake Park and the South King Fire and Rescue station. A felony traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle in front of the fire station. The suspects were detained.
...obituaries Thomas A. Holgate Thomas A. Holgate passed away peacefully in his home October 28, 2012 at the age of 96. Thomas was born July 27, 1916 in Ely, NV and was raised in Shorewood, WI. He was preceded in death by his wife of 26 years Louise Brawley Holgate, first wife Eleanor Hoem Holgate, brother Gib Holgate and sister Jean Pohle. He is survived by sisters Mary Dohmen and Ruth O’Brien, son James Holgate of Asker, Norway, daughter Lynne Brawley Burkwist of Eagle River, AK., grandchildren Joshua Burkwist, Hilde, Erik and Lars Holgate and great grandson Zackary Thomas Holgate. Thomas was also the guardian angel to his first great granddaughter Hannah Louise Burkwist born the day after he passed and two weeks early. Thomas was an aeronautical, flight test, wind tunnel, and structural engineer. At the Martin Co.; in his early years he was influenced by the B-26 design and improved its reliability and safety during WWII. He moved to Seattle, WA in 1950 and worked for over 30 years for the Boeing Co. He enjoyed projects such as the B-52, SST and 737 aircrafts as well as the hydrofoil program in its infancy. After retirement he and a few retired engineer buddies, utilized the Boeing wind tunnel to help redesign the US Olympic Bobsled as well as the keel of a yacht in the America’s Cup. Both won their races after the engineers perfected the redesigns. Thomas enjoyed flying and held his own pilot license. He was a member of the American Aeronautical Astronautics Assoc. for more than 40 years, Toast Masters Int’l over 50 years, docent at the Boeing Flight Museum, having dedicated over five thousand volunteer hours of service, and a member of the Marine View Presbyterian church over 30 years, singing in the choir until his was 90. Thomas loved to camp, hike, play tennis, sail and fly. He loved to do water colorings of places he’d been and traveled to and gave them away to friends and family. His motto at retirement was to never pass a person without acknowledging and talking to them and all who knew him know that he lived up to that motto. He loved life and everyone he knew and met. There will be a celebration of his life held in July 2013 when all the family will be able to come together. Anyone wishing to be notified of this event, please contact Lynne Burkwist at: msburky@gmail.com or 18052 Teklanika Drive, Eagle River, AK. 99577. For those wishing to make a memorial in his name the family suggests the Boeing Flight Museum or the Marine View Presbyterian Church.
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A rare opportunity for our area Do you like to travel and visit exotic places? Meet important people? Would you like someone else to pay for it? Do you want Federal Way to have a bigger role in regional decision making? Would you like to hold an elected position, but feel like serving on the city council isn’t the right fit for you? If the answer to all of the above is yes, then you may want to keep your eye on the Port of Seattle. The Port of Seattle is run by a board of five commissioners who work part time and are elected countywide. Commissioner Gael Tarleton was recently elected to the state Legislature and has announced she will resign from the board in January. The remaining board members will appoint a replacement to serve until the 2013 elections. Whoever is elected will complete the balance of Tarleton’s term through 2015. The Port of Seattle is one of the most important government bodies in the state and nation. They are responsible for moving business and agricultural products from our state and country through the Port and then to the rest of the world. Commissioners travel all over the world recruiting different businesses and countries to use our Port to distribute their products throughout the United States. They also provide policy direction and oversight to SeaTac Airport — although most people only identify with the airport if they are flying someplace or if they didn’t like the third runway idea. What’s the catch to this glamorous job? It isn’t for amateurs. The Port of Seattle is a big business, and it’s impact on our state economy is significant. That shouldn’t scare you away if you are interested, but it is a serious
business. If your only knowledge is that the planes that fly over your house are too noisy, then this might not be the job for you. But this is a rare opportunity, and one we shouldn’t miss. Federal Way not only sits between two of the bigger cities in the state, but also between the Port of Seattle and the Port of Tacoma. We have access to I-5, SR 167 and the valley commuter rail. Our future holds an extension by Sound Transit from SeaTac Airport through Federal Way to Tacoma and on to Olympia. Trucks and trains that haul produce and goods use transit lines and highways nearby. Highline Community College is also nearby and has international relationships already in place. The Federal Way Chamber of Commerce has been working with numerous regional partners to position the business community as a regional voice. The major topics of the upcoming legislative session will be the economy (think Port), transportation and education. We have regional leaders in King County Councilman Pete von Reichbauer, and the new chair of the Senate Transportation Committee is our own Tracey Eide. Sen. Joe Fain in the neighboring district knows our community well and is becoming a player, so we have support on both sides of the aisle in the State Senate. We also have House members from both parties. Federal Way is well positioned to provide someone a regional portfolio of assets. Do we have the right person in our midst who would know how to use those assets to benefit the region? Are you that person? If appointed, you would have to run for [ more ROEGNER, page 7 ] Bob Roegner
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“Still killing after all these years” was the caption on a graphic for World AIDS Day, which occurs Dec. 1 each year. To be fair, progress has been made. Globally, AIDS deaths are down, which means there is an increase in the numbers of people living with HIV. Yet, shockingly, it is estimated that more than 60 percent of the 34 million people worldwide who are HIV positive are unaware of their status. (www.unaids.org) In the United States, 1.2 million people are living with HIV, and one in five is unaware of his or her status. There are still 51,000 new infections each year in the U.S. (www.ucc.org). There are inequities. “More than half of all new infections in the U.S. occur among people of color, with significant infection rates occurring among African American women and young black men who have sex with men,” according to Rev. Michael Schuenemeyer, Executive for Health and Wholeness Advocacy, Wider Church Ministries at the United Church of Christ. This does not mean, however, that straight white people don’t need to worry about getting tested. HIV status still carries a stigma. And where there is stigma, there is usually shame and other barriers to accessing services — services that are making huge gains in the treatment of HIV, so that it is no longer the quick and certain death sentence it once was. But in order for these gains to be realized, in order for drugs to be prescribed and taken, treatment must be sought and received. And for treatment to be sought, one must know his or her status, which means one must be tested. And, one must be tested not just one time, but anytime one has unprotected sexual activity with a partner whose HIV status is unknown. In addition, this testing has a specific window. The test is most accurate after a three-week window has passed from the time of unprotected sex, due to the antibodies that must be present in order to have an accurate diagnosis. Even if you are using protection, if you have multiple partners, or are an intravenous drug user, it is a good idea to be tested every few months. In honor of World AIDS Day, Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest is offering free HIV testing from Dec. 10-14 at all of their locations. Visit www.plannedparenthood.org to find a location and make an appointment to get tested. Do your part to create an AIDS-free generation.
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Shelley Puariea, a hidden treasure in FW, says goodbye Who would have guessed? I use myself as an example, and I am sure there are many other residents of Federal Way and the surrounding area who do not know of this very special place so close by. I am speaking of The Boys and Girls Club of Federal Way. This place is not a big fancy building, with artwork on all of the windows
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you walk through the doors of this building, you hear laughter, playing, books being read and sharing taking place in every room and corner, and at every level of childhood. How can a not-for-profit organization survive in these hard times? Through the dedication and sacrifice of people who have a heart to help, who challenge themselves to become involved, open their hearts
and offer themselves to the work of the community. One person from this building in particular is departing Federal Way to work for kids in another community. You may not know her or even know her name. She has the energy of three people and the commitment and determination that most of us can only wish for. This person is Shelley Puariea. Over the past 11 years, her accomplishments have not only given energy to this place called The Boys [ more LETTERS, page 7 ]
The Mirror has openings for editorial board In March 2011, The Mirror formed the editorial board with the purpose of bringing together community members of the greater Federal Way area to address important issues. The board has written a number of editorials, discussed hot topics, endorsed campaigns and addressed specific referendums. The board consists of five community members along with the editor and
publisher of The Mirror. Three of these inaugural positions are due to expire in March 2013. Should you want to be considered for a seat for one of these openings, please email ralcott@ federalwaymirror.com with a short statement as to why you want to be involved and why you should be selected. Before applying for this position, please consider the following: • Board members will represent a range of backgrounds, both political and socioeconomic. • You must be keenly aware of the issues in Fed-
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Council bids farewell to colleagues, seeks applicants for 2 vacant seats council,” she said. “I wish both of you all the best in your new roles, and I know you’ll do very well in With Roger Freeman and Linda representing the 30th District and Kochmar heading to Olympia Federal Way, and you’ll be certainly beginning in January, the Federal hearing from me frequently.” Way City Council took the time to Kochmar recalled her first days honor its two outgoing members at Linda Kochmar as a member of city council, and the Dec. 4 meeting. all the things that have happened Kochmar and Freeman each since. She also thanked the citizens. received a plaque from the city for “The real treasure in this city,” their service, along with a number she said, “is not the buildings, it’s of kind comments from their colnot our beautiful parks, it’s not leagues on the council. the people sitting at the dais. It’s “We’ve actually been friends for you. The people who have stepped 10 years, had cases against each forward over and over to volunteer, other, and he’s a great defender, an Roger Freeman and I thank you for that, and thank eloquent defender,” said Deputy you for letting me be a part of it.” Mayor Jim Ferrell of Freeman. “I Freeman recalled his father, think he’s going to be a great advocate for Roger Freeman, and grandfather, Edward our community. He’s been a tireless advoWoodruff, and the spirit of service they cate while on the council. He really has a instilled. passion for the underdog, and we’re going “Those two men really set the example of to miss you my friend.” service, of community service,” he said. “I Mayor Skip Priest shared a few thoughts remember my grandfather would always do on Kochmar, who has been a member stuff for neighbors, and never take a dime. of the city government in some form or And my father, I remember growing up, another since 1998. would always feed every kid in the neigh“Linda has, as many of you know, been borhood. He would always open the doors the deputy mayor twice, also the mayor, of our family house to anybody who was and I think some of the hidden value of in need. Just setting that example was very council members like Linda is … (she’s) important to me, because it showed me provided wonderful and very important that, to be a man, that giving back to your service on regional organizations that don’t community was very important.” get the credit in the newspapers or on television,” Priest said. “As a spokesperson for Council appointments our city, on these major regional organizaThe city began taking applications on tions, Linda has done an outstanding job Dec. 5 to fill the open seats left by Kochand we’re very appreciative of her leadermar and Freeman. Applications must be ship, not only in our community, but on received by Dec. 21, and the council’s apbehalf of our community in so many areas.” pointments will be made in January. Councilmember Dini Duclos wished the Whoever is selected will serve through duo well, saying she knows they’ll continue Dec. 31, 2013, and can then choose to seek to carry on their excellent history of service re-election or leave the position. for the community. Applications for the council vacancies “I want to wish my two colleagues all the can be found at www.cityoffederalway.com/ best down in Olympia. I’m a little upset CouncilApp; at City Hall, 33325 8th Ave. with Roger, because now I’m going to have S.; the King County Library, 342000 1st to break somebody else in,” she said. “But I Ave. S.; or the Federal Way School District forgive him for that because I know you’ll Administration building, which is across serve the citizens of Federal Way, and the street from City Hall. the citizens of this state, very well. I look Councilmembers receive a monthly salforward to working with both of you down ary of $1,150 and a $475 monthly contriin Olympia.” bution to a medical expenses plan. To be Councilmember Jeanne Burbidge echoed eligible, applicants must be a registered Duclos’ thoughts. voter, provide proof of residency, and have “It’s been an enjoyable time working lived in Federal Way city limits for one year. with both of you, in particular, Linda and I Contact (253) 835-2540 or email carol. have served almost 15 years together on the mcneilly@cityoffederalway.com. By GREG ALLMAIN
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December 7, 2012 [7] I send a big thank you, a heartfelt sendoff and wishes of additional successes to Shelley. You will be missed. Thanks for your leadership and great example of dedication.
and Girls Club, but also new ways and places for the kids of Federal Way to be safe, learn and just be kids. Diane L. Messner, Federal Way Through the hard work of Shelley and her team of employees, volunteers, community and corporate sponsors, there have been many changes over the years. The main building needed updating I would like to thank all of my supportand repairs. New entry doors, windows and bathrooms were all either repaired or ers, people who contributed time and money, and organizations and installed. Through an expansion, individuals who endorsed my there was office space and storage campaign to be elected as your added. Kids can’t play if there is state representative. not a safe and fun area. The playI visited nearly 14,000 homes ground was added and, wow, what during this election season and a success. They love it. thoroughly enjoyed listening and The Boys and Girls Club is all sharing thoughts about our local about kids and having a place for Shelley Puariea community and, most importhem to belong. Shelley helped tantly, our shared future. It was an organize and build the child care program to become the success it is today. experience that I will remember forever. All of us need to work with our newly Ever alert to the needs of the center and community children, Shelley worked tire- elected officials to bring about positive change, economic and otherwise, for our lessly in the implementation of the EX3 new 30th Legislative District, which is Ron Sandwith Teen Center. indeed very unique and filled with people Living in a community means more who care. than existing in one. Shelley set the Looking forward, I am very excited example for many by being involved at about what the future holds for South every level of Federal Way. Through her hard work in fundraising efforts, relation- King County and the State of Washington as a whole. In closing, I would like to wish ships with board members and comall of you a wonderful holiday season, one munity leaders, and her communication that is filled with smiles, laughter, friends with local businesses, AmeriCorps and and family. Federal Way schools, Shelley has helped to make this Boys and Girls Club a strong Roger Flygare, Federal Way and dependable part of the community, Note: Flygare was a candidate for 30th dedicated to our children. District state representative position 1.
Roger Flygare thanks the community for support
[ ROEGNER from page 6] chances of retaining the election next year, and you would probably need to raise a minimum of $300,000 for your campaign. Port Commissioners have historically had a Seattle focus, and someone from Federal Way or South King County would have trouble winning a countywide election. But if someone from our area were running as an appointed incumbent, the
seat are very good. Some regional insiders want a good candidate from the south part of the county to bring a true regional perspective. This opportunity is real for the right person. The ideal candidate would be someone who is well known either politically or through being a business leader. Experience in running for office or holding an of-
fice would be helpful, but not critical. Candidates should have the ability to raise campaign money. Knowledge of the state and local economic system would be important, as would familiarity with the Port’s operations. Are you still interested? If so, get your resume up to date.
Federal Way resident Bob Roegner, a former mayor of Auburn: bjroegner@comcast.net.
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The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee’s (LTAC) work plan and budget for 2013-14 was presented to the Federal Way City Council during the council’s Dec. 4 meeting. The work plan and budget shifted focus to generate more advertising and marketing opportunities for the city, according to Patrick Doherty, the city’s director of economic development. “Advertising had been reduced quite drastically in the last biennium,” Doherty said. “$15,000 had been in there, which barely covered the advertising in the state’s visitor guide, which we do every year, and didn’t allow much more beyond that. So, without pinpointing any specific opportunities at this point, this is sort of a gross level of budgeting, (the LTAC) proposes $25,000.” Doherty said the LTAC also wanted to slightly
increase the marketing and design services budget, as part of that overall increase for advertising. Another area the LTAC wants to improve is the city’s tourism website, Doherty said. “For the past several years, we’ve only contributed the monthly maintenance fee, which is about $250, yielding $3,000 (a year),” he said. “In our intention to push out more information and make more apps available that promote tourism in Federal Way via the Internet versus printing so much, we need to do more work with our website. The recommendation is for a $10,000 expenditure in the coming year, and $5,000 the following year.” Doherty said the LTAC plans to set aside approximately $40,000 a year over the next two bienniums, in order to attract high profile diving events like the NCAA championships and USA Diving trials again. [ more LODGING TAX, p. 19 ]
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Vahdati joined Dumas Bay in October, after spending 30 years in the private sector. He hopes he’s able to bring more awareness to Federal Way’s hidden gem of Dumas Bay From staff reports Centre. “We have such a nice facility with Dumas Bay Centre’s new chef, Ben spectacular views of Puget Sound. Vahdati, will present two five-course This is an opportunity for the pubmeals on Friday, Dec. 14. and SatAROUND lic to have a nice meal and enjoy urday, Dec. 15, as a way of introthat view,” Vahdati said. ducing himself to the community. The dinners will be served at 6 Federal Way residents will be eligible p.m. both evenings, and diners will for a special rate of $40 per person for have the option to see the 8:30 p.m. the meals, and reservations can be made by showing of Centerstage’s “Sister’s Christmas calling (253) 835-2000 before Dec. 11. Catechism” at the Knutzen Family Theatre, On the menu for both evenings will be Dungeness crab cakes, apple salad, a choice 3200 SW Dash Point Road. Those interested in seeing the show must purchase tickets of roast duck ala orange, or pepper steak separately at centerstagetheatre.com or by New York. Dessert will include sorbet and/ calling (253) 661-1444. or apple crisp.
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www.federalwaymirror.com [ ORION from page 1] Orion approached Federal Way’s department of economic development more than a year ago to discuss alternative sites near the transit center. Four possible sites were reviewed in an attempt to meet the company’s criteria for size, zoning and location. In the end, Auburn arranged a better deal for a new home. “Our preference was to remain in Federal Way,” Theisen said. “I don’t know if there was anything else that could have been done.” Orion’s future home is expected to open in November 2013. The facility will be built on 6.5 acres of undeveloped property in Auburn on 15th Street NW, bordered by the Auburn Airport and a Metro Park and Ride. Theisen said the new facility will help Orion take on more work statements, train more people and create more jobs in the region. Orion was named one of Boeing’s 16 top aerospace suppliers, and was Supplier of the Year in 2011. Theisen expects Orion’s growth to continue alongside a healthy commercial aerospace industry in the region, noting the optimism that surrounds production of the 737 MAX. The future 737 MAX is
approaching 1,000 firm orders worth billions of dollars. In 2011, Jakartabased Lion Air ordered 230 airplanes at a list price of $21.7 billion. One of South America’s largest airlines, GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes, announced a firm order in October to purchase 60 of the 737 MAX planes. The contract is worth $6 billion.
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From an economic development perspective, Orion’s expansion is a win for the region. “All of the Boeing suppliers need to pick up the pace and expand with them,” said Bill Thomas, economic development planner for the City of Auburn. “We’re all kind of in this together.” One economic benefit is having 300 more workers who eat, drink and spend money at Auburn retail establishments. Thomas said the city has created incentives to drive the market, such as lower permit fees, tax rebates and programs for small businesses. “It lets everybody know that Auburn is open for business,” Thomas said. “Our mayor and city council are boldly changing regulations and creating opportunities.” Thomas said Auburn aggressively pursued Orion
to make the deal, which involved a complex land transaction. King County sold a surplus portion of the Auburn Park-and-Ride lot to the city, which then sold that land to Orion. Through the deal, Orion deeded some of the property bordering the airport to the city for expansion. King County Councilman Pete von Reichbauer praised the land sale, which required an ordinance through a vote from the council. “This is a win-win for the county, the city of Auburn, and local job-producing businesses,” von Reichbauer said in a news release. “Our primary responsibility is to create an environment that encourages jobs in South King County, and this ordinance shows how public and private businesses can work together to create jobs in our community.” In the past, Orion has received Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from Federal Way. The grants focus on job creation and economic development. In 2012, Federal Way awarded $17,974 to Orion, which initially requested between $190,000 to $549,900. Patrick Doherty, director of economic development for Federal Way, said the city tried to keep Orion
The Orion Riders, a motorcycle club comprised of Orion employees, raised $1,500 for Childhaven. The donation was presented Thursday to Andrea Solomon, vice president of resource development for Childhaven, a charity that helps local children who suffer abuse. Orion added $500 to the donation. ANDY HOBBS, The Mirror and find a suitable property within walking distance of the Federal Way Transit Center. Doherty said the city presented four options, and was willing to rezone property in the city center to make it work. Communications with Orion died down before the company eventually announced its move to Auburn. It would have been difficult for Federal Way’s city center to meet the needs of a manufacturing business like Orion, Doherty said. One factor is the higher
cost of real estate in the city center. In addition, a large manufacturing zone clashes with the city center’s goals for retail, office and residential development. On the contrary, the Auburn site is located on the outskirts of town near public transit and an airport. The site is situated on flat land that’s more conducive to industrial zoning. In fact, manufacturing jobs represent the smallest component of Federal Way’s economy, Doherty said. Federal Way is better
suited to attracting office jobs, such as kidney company DaVita, which will bring 350 jobs from Tacoma. Such professional jobs pay higher salaries than manufacturing jobs and result in higher purchasing power for those employees, Doherty noted. While the arrival of new businesses will offset the loss of Orion, Federal Way is losing a valuable partner. “We’re going to miss them, that’s for sure,” Doherty said. “They’re part of the community.”
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CALENDAR Christmas tree lighting: Federal Way will hold its second annual Christmas tree lighting event from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at The Commons Mall. The free event, titled “Lights On, Federal Way,” will feature music from the Federal Way Youth Symphony, the Jet Cities Chorus and the Harmony Kings. Refreshments will be available, and the first 100 attendees will receive holiday glow sticks to add to the festive atmosphere. Mayor Skip Priest will choose a child from the audience to help him light the Christmas tree at 4:30 p.m. The event will take place at the mall’s northwest entrance, near the FedEx/Kinko’s store. South King Fire and Rescue food/toy drive: The fire district’s annual community food and toy drive is under way. Citizens may drop off donations of canned food
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Rosebud Children’s Theatre Conservatory: The second annual production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” runs through Dec. 9 (no show Dec. 7) at Decatur High School’s stage, 2800 SW 320th St. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students/seniors/military and available at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/294674. Info: (206) 854-2638 or Info@ rosebudctc.org. Cinderella: Centerstage Theatre presents its seventh annual excursion into the wild and wonderful world of traditional English Christmas pantomime. Ridiculous, riotous, ribald, and rambunctious, “Cinderella” is chock full of great songs, outrageously bad jokes, horrible ugly sisters, and ancient routines that have been entertaining audiences for more than 300 years. Designed for the whole family. Show runs through Dec. 23 at the Knutzen Family Theatre, 3200 SW Dash Point Road. Visit centerstagetheatre.com or call
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Some citizens with special needs were given free tickets to attend the opening night performance of “Cinderella” at Centerstage Theatre. “Every one of them was grateful,” said Sheila Criscione, house manager for Centerstage. “At intermission, they all came out to me saying ‘thank you, thank you, thank you.’ We even got one of the caregivers to volunteer for a future performance.” Courtesy of Sheila Criscione
arrival of the collection “Indonesian Cultural Arts from Tanah Air Kita— Our Homeland, Our Land and Water.” This collection will feature traditional Indonesian pieces and crafts such as Batik, woven and dyed textiles, ornamental arts and theatrical crafts. The full exhibit will be on display Dec. 1-14. Visit highline.edu/indonesia.php. Life or death defense scenarios: This regular monthly meeting of the Armed Defense Training Association runs 7 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at Brooklake Community Church, 629 S. 356th St., and is open to the public. Visit www.armeddefense.org or contact chad@hiattonline.com. Wild Waves: Holiday with Lights will transform Wild Waves Theme Park into a nighttime holiday wonderland. Opening night begins at 7 p.m. Dec. 14 with a tree lighting ceremony. Guests can experience their favorite rides, holidaythemed entertainment, sounds of the season, Santa Claus and more from Dec. 14-31 (excluding Dec. 24-25). General admission is $14.99 plus tax; 2012 Season Pass members will receive free admission. Discount tickets are available
for $12.99 plus tax online at WildWaves.com or at Safeway locations. Children ages 3 and under are free. Free breakfast with Santa: This event is a community outreach for Family Life Christian Center, featuring a free pancake and sausage breakfast at the church. Event runs 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 15 at 33901 9th Ave. S. Santa will take pictures and hand out free stockings that include hygiene items, toys and candy. Contact diane@fll-cc.com. Jazz LIVE at Marine View: Northwest guitarist Michael Powers will perform a free all-ages Christmas jazz concert at 5 p.m. Dec. 16 at Marine View Church, 8469 Eastside Drive NE, Tacoma. Info: (253) 229-9206 or www. marineviewpc.org. For bird lovers: The Rainier Audubon Society is giving away free Discover Passes to any new member in 2012. Society meets at 7 p.m. Dec. 17 at Federal Way United Methodist Church. There will be a Brown Bag Auction following a presentation by Dan Streiffert on Malheur 2012. To learn more, visit www.RainierAudubon.org. [ more CALENDAR page 13 ]
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Highline Community College alumni reception: Event runs 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 20 at the campus, 2400 S. 240th St., Building 8. Cost is $10. Contact mgridley@highline.edu or (206) 592-3312. CORRECTION: The byline for a Nov. 30 story on Sound Transit’s light rail plans in Federal Way should have been credited to reporter Greg Allmain.
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The Federal Way Chorale will celebrate its 20th Christmas concert with “20 Years of Joy.” The singers will perform music selected from Christmas programs over the past two decades, ranging from familiar carols to John Rutter’s “Gloria.” All former members of the Chorale in the audience will be invited on stage to perform the “Hallelujah Chorus” from Handel’s “Messiah.” Concerts will be held at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7 (Friday) and 6 p.m. Dec. 9 (Sunday) at St. Luke’s Church, 515 S. 312th St. Tickets are $15 for seniors and students, and $18 for general admission. Children ages 12 and under are admitted free. For tickets, visit www.fwchorale.com or call (253) 250-3326. COURTESY PHOTO
[ CALENDAR from page 12] Women’s Club of Federal Way: Monthly meeting will be held at 11 a.m. Dec. 19 at the Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club. Entertainment will be classical guitarist Leon Christian, who teaches at West Campus Music Center. Cost is $14. Newcomers are always welcome. Reservations: (253) 927-2766. Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden: Winter visitors to the garden will be treated to silhouettes of deciduous trees, an extensive conifer collection, swelling buds and the beautiful flowers of
early blooming rhododendrons and heather in January. Garden is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday at 2525 S. 336th St. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for seniors/students, free for ages 12 and under. Contact info@rhodygarden.org or (253) 838-4646. Happy Howlidays: This animal welfare program designed to gather things like food, blankets, toys, beds and other assorted items, all of which will be given to shelters, rescues and programs assisting low income pet owners, just after the new year. Donate at Simply Paws Federal Way, 35419 21st Ave. SW. Contact Angela@DuganFoundation.org or (253) 471-5902.
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decatur hosting hurricane harris invitational on dec. 8 The Decatur High School wrestling team will host the Hurricane Harris Invitational on Dec. 8. The 17-team tournament will run from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. inside the Decatur gym. Teams include Timberline, W.F. West, Chehalis, Selah, Kentlake, Kent-Meridian, Redmond, Lincoln, Shorecrest, Nathan Hale, Sumner, Tacoma Baptist, Kennedy, Hazen, Cascade and Skyline. The tournament is named after Robert “Hurricane” Harris, who drowned in Lake Tapps in September 2011. Harris was a standout wrestler for the Gators.
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Basketball: Benton ‘s big nights lead Eagle girls to 2-0 SPSL start Tuesday night and the Eagles used a solid third quarter to pull away from the Emerald Ridge Coming into the season, Raven Jaguars at home, 61-56. Benton was highly regarded as The game was tied at 27-27 at one of the best players in halftime, but Federal Way the state. The 5-foot-10 outscored the Jaguars, 21senior was a preseason, 16, in the third quarter to second-team all-state pull away. Emerald Ridge selection by the Seattle handed the Eagles their Times. lone SPSL South loss last But Benton is more season. than living up to the hype. Kayla Smith finished In her first two games of with 11 points for Federal Raven Benton the year, Benton is averagWay. ing 37 points a game and Benton finished with has the Federal Way Eagles at 2-0 a career-high 39 points and the in the South Puget Sound League Federal Way Eagles needed every South Division. one of them Friday night during Benton poured in 35 points a 58-55 win over Rogers on the By CASEY OLSON
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road. Federal Way, the defending SPSL South champions, trailed 28-21 at halftime before outscoring the Rams, 37-27, in the second half. The Eagles’ next highest scorer behind Benton was Smith with six points. Beamer The star-studded Titans won their SPSL South opener Tuesday over Rogers, 55-46. Beamer led 34-17 at halftime and got 20 points from junior Megan Huff. Bria Rice finished with 12 points and Quinnessa Caylao chipped in 11. Jefferson The Raiders dropped their [ more hoops page 16 ]
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Question: How could two of the most dominant baseball players in the history of the game not be voted into the Hall of Fame? Answer: Dork sportswriters who haven’t thrown or hit a ball since riding the bench in Little League hiding behind their self-proclaimed “sanctity of the game” rationale. If Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens aren’t first-ballot Hall of Famers, then I really have no idea what it takes to get into Cooperstown. Bonds is the only player in Major League Baseball history to win seven Most Valuable Player awards and Clemens is the only player to win seven Cy Young Awards. In a sport that is defined by numbers, Bonds and Clemens might have the best numbers of anyone who has ever laced up a pair of spikes. Obviously, there are plenty of baseball writers who make up the Hall of Fame electorate that aren’t going to vote for Bond and Clemens because they are so-called “cheaters.” I’m going to let you in on something — there’s a reason that guys write about sports and don’t play them. A very large bulk of baseball reporters never even saw the junior varsity field in high school and spent more time at the free press box buffet than on an elliptical machine. Look at Peter Gammons and Bob Costas, two of the most prolific and pompous baseball writers. According to their Wikipedia pages, neither even played baseball in high school. And these are the types of guys that decide whether or not somebody gets into the illustrious Baseball Hall of Fame. This is their chance to hop [ more sidelines page 19 ]
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Benson Henderson has never fought in his home state of Washington — literally. The reigning Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight champion will get that chance Saturday night in front of a national television audience at the UFC on Fox 5 event at a sold-out KeyArena in Se-
attle. Henderson, a 2001 Decatur High School graduate, will take on the No. 1 155-pound contender in Nate Diaz with the lightweight belt on the line. “We are both pretty aggressive,” Henderson said at Thursday’s press conference at KeyArena. “He likes to come forward and I like to come forward. Once we get inside the octagon it’s going to be fun.” The UFC on Fox 5 main card at KeyArena also includes Brazilian
Mauricio “Shogun” Rua against Swedish prospect Alexander Gustafsson and former two-division champion and one of the UFC’s all-time greats, B.J. Penn, battling rising Canadian talent Rory MacDonald. The UFC on Fox 5 telecast starts at 5 p.m. “I have not been this excited for a fight in a long time,” UFC President Dana White said Thursday. “The baddest fight ever on free television.” [ more henderson page 16 ]
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Prep wrap up: Decatur wrestling wins Timberline tourney A lot is expected of this year’s edition of the Decatur wrestling team. The Gators entered the season as the second-ranked Class 3A team in the state, according to WashingtonWrestlingReport.com. Fellow SPSL 3A Division member, Enumclaw, are the top-ranked team. Decatur started its season in impressive fashion Saturday with a win at the 16-team John Birbeck Classic at Timberline High School. The Gators racked up 177 points to outdistance secondplace Prairie. Decatur picked up three individual championships Saturday from Leviticus Arispe (120
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SPSL North opener Friday to Kentridge, 59-46. Jefferson was led by Jada and Jolynn Piper. The sisters scored 36 of the Raiders’ 46 points against the Chargers. Jada Piper finished with 21 and Jolynn finished with 15. Decatur The Gators dropped a pair non-league games to Fife and Highline to start the season. Decatur fell to Highline Tuesday, 39-29, and lost to Fife Friday night, 35-29. Stephanie Maxwell and Janiece Flucker led the way against Highline with seven points each and Maxwell finished with eight against Fife.
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pounds), Nick Karis (182) and Rowland Gaydosh (195). Arispe was dominant with three-straight pins, including a 5:34 fall over Will Treadwill in the 120-pound final. Karis, who finished second in the state at 160 pounds last season, beat Nick Karis his teammate, Spencer Smith, in the championship, 14-5. Gaydosh, who was also second at 170 pounds a year ago, beat Timberline’s Tanner Risk in the 182-pound final, 7-1. Decatur also got second-place finishes from AJ Sarno at 160 pounds, Christian Aragon at 145
The Raiders started their SPSL North schedule in impressive fashion Friday night with a huge, 56-51, win over the Kentridge Chargers at home. Jefferson, who haven’t qualified for the postseason since 1985, got a big game from senior guard Daryon James, who finished with 22 points, six rebounds and four assists. The Raiders led 16-13 after the first quarter. The Chargers grabbed the lead back, 23-22, at halftime. But the third quarter belonged to TJ, outscoring Kentridge, 18-7, before cruising in the fourth. Senior Josh Duckworth added 13 points on 5-for-6 shooting from the field and junior Deonte Anderson chipped in nine points, seven rebounds and two blocks. The Raiders also blew away Franklin Pierce in their opener Nov. 28, 72-53.
and Isaiah Diggs at 138. In terms of individual rankings by WashingtonWrestlingReport. com, the Gators have six wrestlers ranked in the top-seven in their respective weight classes, led by Karis and senior Kyle Gleed. Both Karis (160) and Gleed (285) are top-ranked in Class 3A. Gaydosh is second-ranked at 170 pounds, Tysten Dawson is fourth-ranked at 113, Brandon Zimmerman is seventh at 152 and Smith is the third-ranked 182-pounder. Federal Way The Eagle girls finished 11th at the 24-team Yelm Girls Tournament Saturday. Senior Bianca Arizpe led the way for Federal Way with an individual championship in the 124-pound bracket.
Anderson had 20 points and James had 16. Decatur The Gators moved to 2-1 on the season with a 66-42 non-league win over Kentlake Wednesday. Jason Young led three in double figures with 22 points. Kevin Locascio finished with 17 and Glen Jackson chipped in 12 for Decatur. Kennedy Catholic handed the Gators a loss Friday night at the Les Schwab Tipoff Classic at Auburn Riverside, 46-42. Decatur was led by 13 points from Adam Wilson and Locascio chipped in 10. The Gators blew away Highline in their seasonopener on Nov. 28, 84-50. Young led four Decatur players in double figures with 25 points. Locascio had 14, Wilson finished with 13 and Jackson had 10 points.
Arizpe, who wrestled at state a season ago, dominated in her three matches Saturday, pinning Elma’s Evelyn Lafferty in the opener and Burlington-Edison’s Casandra Becerra in the semifinals. Arizpe then won an 18-3 technical fall over Washougal’s Haven Camden in the championship. Beamer The Titans kicked off their SPSL South season with a 66-21 win over Curtis Wednesday night. Beamer got pins from Brian Dykman at 126 pounds, Haftom Tafere (138), Isaiah Belle (145), Blake Hansen (152) and Mitchell Owens (160).
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Federal Way The Eagles moved to 2-0 in the SPSL South with a pair of blowout wins. Federal Way dominated Emerald Ridge Tuesday, 6939, and beat Rogers Friday, 70-33. Against Emerald Ridge, 6-foot-6 junior Brayon Blake led the way with 20 points. Malik Montoya finished with 14 and D’Londo Tucker added 10. The Eagles led 19-6 after the first quarter and 34-17 at halftime. The Eagles opened their SPSL South season by blowing away Rogers. Federal Way had seven players score at least six points during the game and were led by 17 from Blake. Senior Rashawn Goosby finished with 13 and senior Tucker chipped in nine points. Beamer The Titans blew away Rogers, 82-53, Tuesday
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ers swept a four-team SPSL meet Wednesday. The Raiders finished with 156.350 points, followed by Auburn (141.6), Tahoma (140.45) and Kent-Meridian (136.65). Jefferson was led by Kelsey Barrett, who won the all-around with 32.5 points. Barrett also won the uneven bars with a 7.85 and her teammate, Danielle Poltz won the beam with an 8.4. Beamer and Federal Way also opened their SPSL seasons Wednesday. The Titans finished with 127.90 points and the Eagles tallied 126.10. Rogers won the meet with 148.25 points and Kentlake finished second with 153.35. Tia Thomas led the way for Federal Way by finishing second in the floor exercise with an 8.45.
night in their SPSL South opener. Beamer outscored Rogers, 25-14, in the first quarter and 27-12 in the fourth quarter to dominate the Rams. Beamer was led by the 24 points of Juwan Flowers and 20 from Quadir Williams. Junior Rayvonne Freeman finished with 10. The win over Rogers
came on the heels of a huge non-league victory over the Garfield Bulldogs Friday night at home, 56-55. No details were reported about the game. It’s the second year in a row the Titans have opened with a win over Garfield, who hold the state record with 13 big-school state championships.
[ henderson from page 15 ] According to Henderson, the fact that he’s fighting for the first time in his former hometown in front of friends and family won’t be a distraction. Henderson grew up in Federal Way before moving to the Phoenix area to live and train after college. “I think leading up to the all my fights, I try to take everything in stride,” Henderson said Thursday. “All my friends and family know that I’m getting ready for a fight. But this one I will have a ton of old high school buddies and my cousin’s cousin’s cousin’s have been hitting me up for tickets. But everyone has been pretty understanding and they know this is a big thing coming up.” Henderson hopes a win over Diaz in the main event on national television will propel him into one of the big names in the UFC. Despite being the UFC champion since February and beating the popular Frankie Edgar twice, Henderson is still relatively unknown. “I don’t think he’s had his due yet,” White said Thursday. “He had some close fights. But this is the fight for him. Diaz is mean and nasty. If he wins this fight, he should finally start getting the respect he’s due.” Henderson (16-2 overall) is a perfect 5-0 in the UFC since moving over from the smaller World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) organization. Henderson held the WEC lightweight championship for over a year before having his 10-fight win streak snapped by Anthony “Showtime” Pettis in December 2011. Since the loss to Pettis, Henderson has steamrolled four of the UFC’s top contenders in very impressive fashion. He beat Canada’s Mark Bocek by unanimous decision in front of 55,000 fans in Toronto in April 2011. Henderson then stopped Jim Miller’s seven-match UFC win streak in August before winning another unanimous decision over Clay Guida in November at UFC on FOX in Anaheim. He then beat Edgar at UFC 144 in Japan to win the UFC 155-pound title and won the rematch Aug. 11. Henderson, 29, began his wrestling career during his time at Lakota Middle School and continued wrestling at Decatur, where he competed under head coach Mike Bressler. He went on to wrestle at Dana College in Nebraska and actually started MMA fighting a year after a dare from a couple of wrestlers, but has never fought in Washington.
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• Federal Way native J.R. Celski is up for the United States Sports Academy’s Male Athlete of the Year award. The short track speedster is up for the award after winning the Sports Academy’s athlete of the month in October. Other nominees are tennis player Novak Dokovic, LeBron James, Lionel Messi, Rory McIlroy, Miguel Cabrera, track and field’s Ashton Eaton, cyclist Bradley Wiggins, Usain Bolt, tennis player Andy Murray, Michael Phelps and Drew Brees. Celski became the first
High School boys basketball program will host the Raider Christmas Hoop Camp from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 22. The cost is $25 if you pre-register and $30 at the door. All campers must bring a sack lunch. It is open to boys and girls in second to eighth grade. For more information, email head coach Kyle Tem-
and only short track speedster to break the 40-second barrier in the 500 meters. The 22-year-old set a world record of 39.973 in a World Cup final in Calgary in October. To vote for the award, go to www.ussa.edu/ballots/ athlete-of-the-year. • The Thomas Jefferson
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[ sports briefs from page 17 ] • The University of Washington women’s basketball team was down big, but not out, rallying from a 19-point deficit to beat San Diego State 59-58 on Wednesday night at Alaska Airlines Arena. Federal Way High School graduate Talia Walton knocked down a long three in the final seconds to give UW the lead as the Huskies completed the eighth-largest comeback in NCAA history. Washington trailed by as many as 19 in the second half, but a late comeback brought the Huskies back within striking distance in the final moments. That set the stage for Walton, a Federal Way High School graduate, who undoubtedly knocked down the biggest shot of her young career. “I told Jazmine with three minutes left, the
person guarding me on defense doesn’t really get to me until five seconds,” said Walton. “I told her in transition, I will go right to that spot and she can find me there. She didn’t the first time, but the second time she looked like she was in trouble so I screamed her name and she got it to me and I just shot it. It felt good leaving my hand.” “That is kind of Talia’s thing, though. She is not afraid to take a big shot. I think that is going to serve her well and I think she can be really special, partly because of that mindset.” Walton finished with 17 points, including three 3-pointers. The win moves Washington to 6-1, matching its best start since 2002 when the Dawgs began 9-1. Walton is averaging 13.9 points a game.
[ LODGING TAX from page 8 ] Doherty said the LTAC recommended setting aside $68,000 during the next biennium to help fund events like Buds and Blooms, the Han Woo-Ri festival, and the sand sculpture competition. Another fund that would see a slight increase in the coming budget, Doherty said, was the Tourism Enhancement Grant — from $40,000 to $45,000. Councilwoman Susan Honda asked if any kind of partnership opportunities had been explored with the Tacoma Visitors Bureau, with councilwoman Jeanne Burbidge (who represents the council on the LTAC) saying it had been an idea that had been floated in previous years, and that re-exploring the issue would be welcomed. The LTAC meets monthly, on the second Wednesday of every month. Meetings are open to the public.
www.federalwaymirror.com [ sidelines from page 15 ] Former Seattle PI reon their high horses and get back at the “entitled” athletes that they wished they were. To be named a Hall of Fame, a player must receive 75 percent of the vote from the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. Votes will be cast throughout December, and results will be released Jan. 9. “I’m not going to vote for anybody who has been tainted or associated with steroids,” MLB.com’s Hal Bodley, the former baseball columnist for USA Today, told ESPN. “I’m just not going to do it. I might change down the road, but I just love the game too much. I have too much passion for the game and for what these people did to it.” Bodley and the rest of his baseball writer brethren have inducted plenty of cheaters into the Hall of Fame before and both Bonds and Clemens were never punished for failing a drug test. Did they take performance-enhancing drugs? Almost positively, yes. Were they the only ones doing it? Heck no. Can we definitively say that recent inductees like Barry Larkin, Roberto Alomar, Andre Dawson and Rickey Henderson never took PED’s? They were just better at baseball then everybody else during their careers. So, in turn, the best baseball players to ever play the game belong in the Hall of Fame.
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To be completely honest, porter and current ESPN. there have been numerous com columnist Jim Caple is times where I have played one of the lone sportswritthe “what if ” game. What if ers who actually shares my somebody had offered me opinion. a “wonder pill” that would “I will definitely vote turn me from an averfor Bonds and Clemens,” age Division-I outfielder Caple said. “Steroid use into a Major Leaguer? I has nothing to do with really don’t know what my my vote. Steroids were not answer would have been banned during the majority as a 20-year-old looking to of their careers when they make a name for myself. achieved the vast I’m thankful majority of their What if somebody that I never had accomplishments. had offered me a to make that All we can go by “wonder pill” that decision, because would turn me is what they did that “wonder pill” from an average on the field. If was never offered Division-I outfielder to me. Gaylord Perry is in the Hall for into a Major But I’m 100 Leaguer? I really violating a rule percent positive that was in place don’t know what my that a majority of 40 years before answer would have guys in profeshis career began, been as a 20-yearsional baseball how can you old looking to make in the late-1990s justify withhold- a name for myself. were offered, and ing a vote from did partake, in someone for a performance-enrule that wasn’t in hancing drugs. effect?” That was just the culture Unlike Costas or Gamback then. Like I said mons, I have a little experibefore, steroids weren’t ence playing the sport of a banned substance at baseball. I was good enough that time and there is no to earn a scholarship to denying that those types of play at Gonzaga Univerdrugs helped out in unbesity, where I played with lievable fashion. and against several Major And that is why it is so Leaguers. hard for me to stomach a So, I have a little different lot of the baseball writers perspective on the whole singling out Bonds and performance-enhancing Clemens when plenty of drug debate. other players were doing
the exact same thing. I think a big reason why those two guys are getting a brunt of the ire from the writers and the general public is because they were always surly with the media and because they were, by most accounts, not very nice human beings. My college roommate was drafted by the San Francisco Giants and spent a spring training with the big league club in the late 90s. He tells the story of sitting down on the team bus moments before Bonds got on. Wearing a full-length fur coat, Bonds got on the bus, looked right at my buddy and, with a few F-bombs mixed in, told him that he was in his seat and to get to the back of the bus. You can’t get more entitled than that. But that’s just the way the top alphamales in professional sports act. It’s the same way guys like Babe Ruth and Michael Jordan acted. Awful human beings? Obviously. But that shouldn’t keep them out of the Hall of Fame. Bonds, along with Clemens, are two of the best baseball players to ever lace up a pair of spikes.
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In the Superior Court of the State of Washington In and for the County of King LUCILE DUCKWORTH (Petitioner(s)) vs THERESA DUCKWORTH (Respondent(s)) NO 12-3-07909-2 KNT Oder Setting Domestic Nonparental Custody Case Schedule (*ORSCS) Assigned Judge: Cahan 10 File Date: 11/30/2012 Trial Date: 11/4/2013 A Petition for Nonparental Child Custody has been filed in the King County Superior Court and will be managed by the Case Schedule on Page 3 as ordered by the King County Superior Court Presiding Judge. I. NOTICES READ THIS ORDER CAREFULLY. This Order Setting Nonparental Custody Case Schedule applies to cases under the revised Code of Washington (RCW) 26.10 where a person or persons [(the Petitioner(s)] is/are seeking custody of one or more minor children and is/are not the legal parent(s) of such children. Published in the Federal Way Mirror, December 7, and December 14, 2012 FWM 1957
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LEGAL NOTICES Superior Court of Washington County of King In re the Estate of: Dale Gilbert Schamerhorn Deceased NO. 12-4-05945-1 KNT NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The Co-Personal Representatives named below have been appointed as Co-Personal Representatives of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Co-Personal Representatives at the address stated below a copy of the claim and by filing the original claim with the Court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the latter of: (1) Thirty days after the Co-Personal Representatives have served or mailed the Notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) Four months after the date of first publication as stated below in this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate assets and nonprobate assets. Date of publication in Federal Way Mirror, November 30, December 7 and December 14, 2012 Co-Personal Representatives Douglas and Laurie Ann Thain 44022 State Route 161 East Eatonville, WA 98328 360-832-3976 FWM 1955
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(Amending Ordinance No. 10-677, 11-686, 11-708 and 12-722) ORDINANCE NO. 12-732 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to public use of marijuana; amending Federal Way Revised Code 6.10.030, “Statutes adopted” and adding a new section to Chapter 6.10 FWRC, “Drugs, Alcohol, and Poisons.” (Amending Ord. Nos. 91-89, 99-362, 02-429, 04-458, 04-463, 05-508 and 09-601) ORDINANCE NO. 12-733 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to budgets and finance, adopting the 2013-2014 Biennial Budget ORDINANCE NO. 12-734 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Federal Way, Washington, Fixing the Property Tax Amount for the Year of 2013. ORDINANCE NO. 12-735 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to required parking spaces; amending FWRC 19.130.030, 19.195.060, 19.195.070, 19.195.090, 19.195.100, 19.195.120, 19.195.160, 19.200.050, 19.200.060, 19.200.080, 19.200.090, 19.200.100, 19.200.120, 19.200.140, 19.200.150, 19.200.160, 19.205.070, 19.205.090, 19.205.100, 19.205.120, 19.205.130, 19.205.150, 19.205.190, 19.210.020, 19.210.030, 19.210.060, 19.215.010, 19.215.020, 19.215.030, 19.215.040, 19.215.080, 19.215.110, 19.215.120, 19.215.130, 19.220.010, 19.220.020, 19.220.030, 19.220.040, 19.220.070, 19.220.110, 19.220.130, 19.225.040, 19.225.060, 19.225.070, 19.225.080, 19.225.090, 19.225.100, 19.225.130, 19.230.020, 19.230.030, 19.230.040, 19.230.050, 19.230.060, 19.230.090, 19.230.100, 19.230.110, 19.230.120, 19.230.150, 19.235.010, 19.235.020, 19.235.030, 19.235.040, 19.235.050, 19.235.060, 19.235.070, 19.235.080, 19.235.110, 19.240.030, 19.240.040, 19.240.050, 19.240.100, 19.240.110, 19.240.130, 19.240.150, and 19.240.160. (Amending Ordinance Nos. 97-291, 97-306, 99-333, 01-385, 01-390, 01-399, 02-424, 05-506, 06-515, 07-544, 07-559, 08-585, 09-604, 09-605, 10-645, 11-700, 11-701, 11-706, 12-724, and 12-727) The full text of the ordinances are available by contacting the City Clerk’s office at 253-835-2540. Copies will be mailed upon request, in accordance with the City’s fee schedule. Dated: December 5, 2012 Carol McNeilly, CMC, City Clerk Published Federal Way Mirror: December 7, 2012 FWM 1958
NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL VACANCIES The Federal Way City Council is accepting applications to fill the following City Council positions: Position No. 2: The resignation of a Councilmember leaves an unexpired term through December ORDINANCE SUMMARY At their December 4, 2012 Regular Meeting, the 31, 2013. Federal Way City Council passed the following or- Position No. 6: The resignation of a Councilmember leaves an unexpired term through December dinances: 31, 2013. ORDINANCE NO. 12-731 Both positions are at-large, with Councilmembers AN ORDINANCE of the City of Federal Way, receiving a monthly salary of $1,150.00. The City Washington, relating to Budgets and Finance, also contributes $475.00 monthly to a VEBA Plan. Revising the Adopted 2011/12 Biennial Budget
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The remaining Councilmembers will conduct interviews of all applicants and will appoint a qualified person to fill the vacant positions at a Special Meeting in January 2013. Applicants must be a registered voter and must have resided within the City of Federal Way for one year prior to their appointment. Applications are available: At City Hall - 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003 O n t h e C i t y ’s w e b s i t e : w w w. c i t y o f f e d e r a l way.com/CouncilApp By calling the City Clerk’s Office at 253-835-2540 On the Federal Way Chambers website: www.federalwaychamber.com. At the King County Library - 34200 1st Way South, Federal Way, WA 98003 At the Federal Way School District Administration Building 33330 8th Avenue South, Federal Way 98003. Mail or drop off completed applications to: City Clerk’s Office 33325 8th Avenue South Federal Way, WA 98003 The deadline for submitting completed applications is December 21, 2012. For additional information, please contact City Clerk Carol McNeilly at 253-835-2540. Published in the Federal Way Mirror: 12/7/2012 and 12/14/2012 FWM 1959
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NOTICE OF PLANNED FINAL ACTION AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION 21st Avenue SW at SW 336th Street Intersection Improvements Project As part of the above referenced project, the City of Federal Way needs to acquire right of way to construct the improvements. The City is taking action to move forward with condemnation proceedings under RCW 8.12. Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Federal Way, condemner, will consider taking final action to exercise eminent domain by passing a condemnation ordinance to authorize the City Attorney to commence condemnation proceedings for the above described project. The date, time, and location fixed for a public hearing and first reading of this proposed condemnation ordinance will occur at the January 2, 2013 regular City Council meeting at 7:00 p.m., located at City of Federal Way Council Chambers (City Hall 33325 8th Ave. S., Federal Way, WA. 98003). Second reading and enactment of the proposed condemnation ordinance will occur at the January 15, 2013 regular City Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. A list of properties along 21st Avenue SW and SW 336th Street that face potential condemnation may be obtained by contacting: Brian H. Roberts, Street Systems Project Engineer City of Federal Way 33325 8th Avenue South Federal Way, WA 98003 (253) 835-2723 (253) 835-2709 (Fax) brian.roberts@cityoffederalway.com Published in the Federal Way Mirror on December 7, 2012 and December 14, 2012 FWM 1960
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Federal Way Kiwanis make big donation to schools Jim Chaffee of the Federal Way Kiwanis Club presented a check for $15,607.50 to Superintendent Rob Neu and Federal Way School Board President Tony Moore at last week’s board meeting. The proceeds were raised from concession stand sales at Federal Way Memorial Stadium. The club meets at noon Wednesdays at Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club. To learn more, email Jim.Chaffee@raymondjames.com. COURTESY PHOTO
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market,” Ehl said. “It made everybody’s day, that’s for sure.” Several hours before visiting the farmers market, Williams apparently raised a ruckus at two Federal Way hotels. Federal Way police received two calls in the early morning hours of Friday, Nov. 30, according to a police spokeswoman. The first call came at 2:57 a.m. from the Hampton Inn. Williams allegedly wanted to rent all the rooms at the hotel and was ripping $100 bills in front of the clerk, according to police. The other call came from the Marriott Courtyard hotel, where Williams was allegedly involved in a verbal argument with a staff member. According to police, Williams tried to buy alcohol after hours, and became angry with the clerk when he was refused service. Williams was asked to leave the property and there was no record of him being a guest at the hotel. No enforcement action was taken by Federal Way police, who cleared the scene just after 3 a.m., according to the spokeswoman. Williams shopped at the farmers market and The Commons Mall on Friday afternoon, then performed
later Friday night at the Paramount Theatre. At the show, Williams dissed Federal Way and was allegedly involved in an incident with three fans who tried to take a photo of the comedian. Seattle police arrested Williams on Sunday after a confrontation at a bar, where the comedian allegedly threatened the World Sports Grille manager with a pool cue, according to the Seattle Times. Williams is accused of flicking a cigarette into a woman’s face through a car window, throwing a rock at the vehicle, and struggling with officers who arrested him. He was released from King County Jail on Monday, according to the report. Williams has made headlines recently over other arrests and bizarre behavior. Williams is known for his stand-up comedy on BET and for film roles including “Friday After Next,” in which he played Money Mike. The Mirror left a message with Williams’ management agency seeking comment. The Seattle Times reported that Williams was a no-show at his arraignment Dec. 6 in Seattle Municipal Court. The judge agreed that there was some confusion on the court date, and the arraignment was rescheduled for Tuesday.
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December 10th, 2012. 1PM - 6PM
Tournament registration will occur at the Ballroom entrance on Sunday November 25th, December 2nd, & December 9th, from 2pm-5:30pm. • Registration fee is $25. All registration fee proceeds will be donated to Charity of first place Winner’s choice .* • Pre-Registration event will be held on December 9th, in the Ballroom from 6pm-8pm. • For more information see the Crescent Club or www.SnoCasino.com
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December 27th • 7PM 21 and over show
All 6 Snoqualmie Casino restaurants will be open, including the fallS BuffeT with a Special chriSTmaS BuffeT meNu from 10:30am - 9:00pm
every tuesday in december from 10am - 3pm 125 lucky guests will win $100!
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