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SYMPHONY | The Federal Way Symphony hires a young new executive director [3]

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Big apartment complex slated for old bus yard Site will include 308 housing units for low- to moderate-income renters

By ANDY HOBBS editor@federalwaymirror.com

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Federalwaymirror.com’s top story, Aug. 23-30: “Photo ticket dropped after driver argues school zone’s legality.”

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The Federal Way Farmers Market hosted the first Apple Festival and Run on Saturday, Aug. 24.

Attendees sampled and voted for the best apple pies. The event included a timed 10K and 5K run/walk on the BPA Trail in Federal Way. There was also live entertainment, games for kids, apple cider, caramel apples, raffle prizes and more. See more photos at federalwaymirror.com. ANDY HOBBS, The Mirror

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The local market conditions have shifted to favor renting over homeownership, according to city planners.

In July, The Mirror reported that construction was expected to begin this year on three apartment complexes in Federal Way with a combined total of nearly 900 units. These apartments will also cater to low- and midincome residents. is still working through the permit process to purchase the site. The school district is selling the property after moving its transportation and maintenance operations near Celebration Park.

The proposed High Point Mixed-Use Development will feature 16 buildings [ more APARTMENTS, page 26 ]

100 percent graduation? Neu outlines bold approach

By GREG ALLMAIN gallmain@federalwaymirror.com

Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) Superintendent Rob Neu gave his 2013-14 “outlook” during the school board meeting on Aug. 27, outlining a bold vision for the district for this year and the foreseeable future.

Neu began with a declaration regarding graduation rates, and what he hopes to see for this year’s

freshman class by the time they up that ante, because we would like graduate. The graduation to believe all students can rate for the Class of 2012 graduate on time, and we’re was 70.2 percent. targeting this year’s fresh“Our graduation rate in man class to be 100 percent Federal Way has been hovgraduated in four years.” ering around 70 percent for Neu said the district many years now,” he said. hopes to accomplish this “Last year, as we looked at by focusing energy on our graduation data, you African-American, HisRob Neu approved this progression, panic and Native American moving toward a 92 percent students. graduation rate…We would like to “When you look at their sub-

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The site is located on South 320th Street and 11th Place South, across the street from Safeway.

Construction is expected to begin in three to five months, with the first buildings expected to be finished in a year, according to Paul Green of Azure Green Consultants.

The development will include small retail users along with new public roads. The project has not secured any prospective tenants, and Green said Bellevue-based DevCo Inc.

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group graduation rates, I think we can call them ‘in crisis,’” he said.

“And we believe by focusing on these students…and ensuring their success, that all students will rise.”

Outside of graduation rates, Neu revisited what the district has termed the “Global Learning Initiative.” Neu foresees the district having a regular exchange program with international schools in the near future, one that he believes [ more SCHOOLS, page 27 ]

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State test results: FW sees mixed success

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...obituaries Charles R. Bowman

  Charles R. Bowman, 91, passed away 8-24-2013. He was born 1-29-1922 in Port Orford, Oregon & graduated from Seattle’s Cleveland High School in 1941.

Chuck is survived by his 2 children: daughter, Bonnie (Tom) of Federal Way, Washington & son, Jim Bowman of Medford, Oregon; 4 grandchildren & 7 great-grandchildren.

He joins his late wife, Bonita, who preceded him in 1992. Per his request, there will be no services. Memorials suggested to Hospice at St. Joseph’s in Tacoma, Washington.

seniors, 94.7 passed their given reading test, 94.6 passed the writing, and 92 percent passed math.

For Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS), the results were a mixed bag.

The district saw strong gains in high school scores, but had some difficulties at the middle school and elementary levels.

According to FWPS, “the district’s high school scores this year showed substantial progress” with 10th-graders being one of the most improved groups, making gains in all tested areas. The Federal Way Public Academy (FWPA), the district notes, “scored a first in the district: 100 percent of FWPA’s 10th-grade students met standard in four of five subjects; in the fifth (biology) 93.8 percent of the schools 10th-graders made standard.”

For the lower schools, the district notes “16 elementary schools had increases in math, and most of those were double-digit gains.”

FWPS highlights

• Grade 3: 11 elementary schools exceeded the state average in reading; 9 exceeded it in math.

• Grade 4: 16 elementary schools had increases in math, with most being double-digit gains; 13 of those schools exceeded the state average; 10 exceeded the average for reading.

• Two high poverty schools, Lake Grove Elementary and Valhalla Elementary, saw double-digit gains in various subjects.

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• Grade 5: According to the district, “several schools had double-digit increases in science and 12 schools exceeded the state average in math.”

• Grade 6: Scores were down overall, although the district notes Woodmont gained over 20 points in reading and math. Along with this, six middle schools/academies exceeded state average in reading.

• Grade 7: Scores showed no discernible movement, although the Technology Access Foundation Academy (TAFA) and Totem Middle School made “major gains in reading, math, and writing.”

• Grade 8: Scores were “down across the board” according to the district, but that Federal Way Public Academy was the exception. Along with that, six middle schools/academies exceeded the state average in reading, while seven exceeded it in math.

• High schools exceeded the state average in reading and writing, according to the school district.

• Todd Beamer and Federal Way high schools “achieved strong gains in math 2 and biology.”

• Decatur High School increased scores across the board.

• TAFA high schoolers made strong gains in reading, writing and biology.

• The Internet Academy also saw gains in writing, math 1 and biology.

To see Federal Way’s scores, visit reportcard.ospi. k12.wa.us.

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From staff reports

Federal Way’s awardwinning leadership development organization has selected 30 local teens to participate in the Advancing Leadership Youth (ALY) Class of 2014.

The participants were selected from applicants from across the area. Applicants had to demonstrate an interest in and aptitude for community involvement, leadership and personal growth.

This year’s ALY class members are: Emmett Butler, Emily Huynh, Alyssa Leon-Guerrero, Tyler Lum, Mary Lou Paule, Nadia Shibly from Decatur HS; James Black, Jack Bull, Aminata Dolo, Jenesis Garcia, Mohit Sharma, Carolynn Tiweyang from Federal Way HS; Lizette Carpenter, Nahom Yonas from Federal Way Public Academy; Emily Storvick from Fife High School; Cassie Neu from the Internet Academy; Justin Kim, Allen Lunde, Lorres Kwan, Autumn Miller, Blake Null, Joseph Park from Thomas Jefferson HS; Carlos Castro, Lily Do,

Daisja Flavors, Christina Marshall, Maddie Rogers, Laura Taitano from Todd Beamer HS; Dinh Chung, Kevin Villalobos-Gomez from Career Academy at Truman.

Funding partnerships allow Advancing Leadership to provide ALY and ALY 2.0 programs free of charge to youth from diverse financial, social and ethnic backgrounds.

The Franciscan Foundation awarded a $5,000 grant to support ALY 2.0, which takes graduates of ALY who are still in high school and provides intensive training from leaders in education, business and community development to help them transition from high school to college and career.

Umpqua Bank presented ALY 2.0 with $2,500 to cover program costs. Umpqua Bank has been involved with ALY programs since 2010, providing financial, in-kind and volunteer support.

To learn more, visit advancingleadership.org or contact Teri Hickel at teri@advancingleadership. org or (253) 528-0846.

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School district implements new information system

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McLean said that approximately 990 staff members have received Federal Way Public training for the new sysSchools implemented a tem, getting that training new student information in 116 different sessions system over the summer, over 29 days. These trainwith the system going live ings were done through in late July. formal training sessions The new system, called and an “open lab” where Synergy by Edupoint, is teachers and staff could well used throughout come in and just the country, serving play around in the 2 million students system to get a feel EDUCATION in 200 districts for it themselves. across 10 states.

There were three Assistant things McLean said Superintendent of she and those tasked Business Services Sally with the implementation McLean explained some of the new system had to of the work that’s been make sure could happen going on throughout the when the system went live: summer to get this system register students, schedule up and ready for the students, and take attenschool year. dance.

“We’ve had student data The part of the new warehoused since 1999,” system for parents, called she said. “Currently, we ParentVUE, will be live have converted more than sometime in the near fu100 million pieces of data ture, McLean said. FWPS from the old system to the director Claire Wilson new system. I’m pleased to seemed to be a little persay the data conversions to turbed by the unknown date, it looks good.” date for the parent portal.

McLean said an McLean said the rollout important part of this for the parent portal will conversion and rollout be “tiered.” Usernames was done by what’s known and passwords will be as the “Synergy Touchassigned to parents, and down Team.” One of the then more information largest selling points of and functionality will bethe Synergy software is an come available to parents almost infinite customizas time progresses in this ability, which is where the initial roll out of the new Touchdown Team was system, she said. invaluable, McLean said.

“I just think it’s impor“When you have so tant we frame it and let many options, we’ve had parents know that this is to make some decisions the implementation of a along the way,” she said. new system,” Wilson said.

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By Greg Allmain

The Federal Way Symphony has hired Anna James Miller as its next executive director.

Miller, 30, replaces David Orace Kelly, who served the Symphony for one season.

With a background in arts administration and fundraising, Miller is excited to bring new energy into the 33-year-old organization.

For starters, she wants to increase the Symphony’s presence in the community and connect people with music. In that regard, you can call her the Pied Piper of Federal Way, she said.

“I feel like music exists all around us and we take it for granted,” she said, noting her goals for engaging more youth in the community.

While the Symphony offers free tickets to students ages 18 and under, Miller wants to build on that strategy to encourage more youth to attend concerts.

“Classical music is the foundation of all other music,” she said. “We want to be a presence in kids’ lives.”

Recent outreach efforts include bringing musical performances to Federal Way retirement homes.

Technology is another way Miller hopes to grow the Symphony’s audience.

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“I’m very energetic,” she said, “and that’s a good thing.”

Fine arts run in the family for Miller, whose father is professional cellist and three-time Grammy winner Eugene Friesen.

Born in Connecticut, Miller recently spent four years in Leavenworth as managing director for Icicle Arts.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in arts administration from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a certificate in professional fundraising from University of Washington instructor Susan Howlett. Her administration experience includes such organizations as Seattle Opera, Spectrum Dance Theatre, Northwest Chamber Orchestra and Andrew T. Miller Studios.

Performing Arts/ Conference Center As a new arrival in town, Miller said she was surprised at the controversy surrounding a proposed Performing Arts and Conference Center (PACC) slated for the city center.

The proposed 700-seat PACC is currently in the design phase. No timelines or construction dates have been announced for the project, which is expected to cost nearly $32 million.

Supporters say the PACC will be a cultural and economic centerpiece in the

city’s downtown revitalization efforts. Miller supports the project’s potential to help the city’s arts scene “kick it up a notch.”

“I remain really excited about the project. It will bring the arts scene to a whole new level and make Federal Way an arts destination,” she said. “I think that Federal Way is ready. … The community will find ways to use that space.”

Upcoming shows Here are a few upcoming concerts sponsored by the Federal Way Symphony. All shows start at 2 p.m.

• Oct. 6: “Back to the Classics” with Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3; also featuring Mark Salman.

• Dec. 8: “Holiday Time,” with music ranging from “Harry Potter” to “Swan Lake” to “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Featuring the Federal

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Police Blotter Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: • Surprise in the mail: At 5:06 p.m. Aug. 24 in the 33000 block of 28th Avenue SW, unknown persons sent the reporting party a package full of animal feces. The report notes that the package was postmarked from Arlington, WA, and that the victim knows no one in Arlington, nor has any connection to Arlington.

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• Involuntary committal: At 5:50 a.m. Aug. 25 in the 1800 block of South 285th Place, a man was involuntarily committed after claiming he wanted to kill himself, and also claiming that he was going to inject himself with bleach. The report notes that witnesses found the suicidal man in the laundry room of an apartment complex, and that he was holding a hypodermic needle when he was discovered.

• Shoplifting/drug paraphernalia: At 1:55 p.m. Aug. 25 in the 1700 block of South Commons, a woman was arrested for attempting to steal a $29.99 piece of merchandise from a department

store. The report notes that drug paraphernalia was discovered on her person as she was being arrested.

• Drunken man: At 8:13 p.m.

Aug. 25 in the 34000 block of Pacific Highway South, passing motorists and pedestrians reported an extremely intoxicated man sitting on a sidewalk. According to the report, when contacted by police, the only coherent thing the man could say was “I’m so drunk.” The report notes the man had soiled himself and also vomited on himself by the time police made contact.

• Mail theft: At 3:23 p.m. Aug. 19 in the 34000 block of 37th Avenue SW, the reporting party indicated unknown suspects had stolen four pieces of mail from

their mailbox. Each piece of mail contained a check.

• No beer with EBT leads to warrant arrest: At 1:51 a.m.

Aug. 24 in the 27000 block of Pacific Highway South, a man became agitated when a gas station refused to let him buy beer with his EBT card. The man was uncooperative when police arrived, and attempted to give police a fake name. The man’s real name was discovered, and he was arrested for outstanding warrants.

• Road rage incident: At 11:15 a.m. Aug. 25, in the 100 block of SW 312th Street, police responded to a reported road rage incident.

According to the report, the suspect driver threw an unidentified object through the victim driver’s open side window, striking the

victim in the face and causing minor injuries to the victim’s face.

The suspect driver was located nearby and arrested.

• Juvenile mail thieves: At 11:43 a.m. Aug. 24 in the 31000 block of 12th Avenue SW, a man reported witnessing an 8-yearold boy rummaging through this mail, although the man indicated the boy didn’t take any mail. The report notes the man said a number of juveniles from a specific residence in the neighborhood have made it a habit of going through people’s mail.

• TV stolen from home: At 2:20 p.m. Aug. 24 in the 30000 block of 50th Place SW, unknown suspects broke into the victim’s home and stole the victim’s 47inch television.

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320th Street construction Mirror staff reports

Construction on South 320th Street at 20th Avenue South continues. There is no construction on Sept. 2 (Labor Day).

• Sept. 3-4: Excavation and paving work on the north side of the intersection will require the closure of the northern-most westbound lane on S. 320th St. and the closure of 20th Ave. S. (from south of Taco Time to S. 320th St.). This work will be completed during a night shift. Closure times will be announced.

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Country singer Craig Morrison to perform at Wild Waves

Waves Theme Park in Federal Way. The concert is presented by local charity FUSION (Friends United to Shelter the Indigent, Oppressed and Needy). CelebratFrom staff reports ing its 20th anniversary, FUSION proLIVE Rising countryvides 17 furnished rock star Craig transitional housing Morrison from units for homeless Nashville, Tenn., will families in the area perform a concert from 4 in an effort to help them to 6 p.m. Aug. 31 at Wild become self-sufficient.

Craig Morrison will perform a country-rock concert from 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 31 at Wild Waves Theme Park in Federal Way. Morrison was awarded the ASW Songwriter of 2012 in Australia.

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The concert is intended as a “thank you” to FUSION’s volunteers and supporters. A portion of the proceeds benefit FUSION. In his homeland of Sydney, Australia, Morrison is a country music performing sensation. His list of awards include a Australian Vocal Artist of the Year 2012 Central Coast and ASA National Country Songwriter of the Year 2011.

The ticket allows a day pass at Wild Waves Theme Park, located at I-5 and Enchanted Parkway South.

Wild Waves season pass holders may attend the concert for free. Be sure to bring lawn chairs, blankets or cushions. This concert is sponsored by Wild Waves Theme Park and The Schiewetz Johnson Group.

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The weather was perfect for the Federal Way Lions 9th Annual Scholarship Car Show held Aug. 17 in the Sears parking lot at The Commons. More than 80 collector cars were on display for the public to enjoy. Net proceeds from the car show go toward scholarships for senior students from each of the high schools in the Federal Way School District. Last year, the club awarded ten scholarships worth $900 each. This year’s Best of Show Award, which is voted on by the entrants, went to cowinners: a 1954 Ford Coupe and a 1923 Chevy/Ford T-Bucket (top photo). To learn more about Lions, visit www.federalwaylions.org or call (253) 569-3761. COURTESY OF ROGER HERSHEY

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Reach Out Federal Way will hold its annual breakfast fundraiser to benefit local homeless shelters from 7 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Sept. 24 at the Christian Faith Center, 33645 20th Ave. S. This year’s event, titled “Pay It Forward,” will feature a silent auction along with testimony from case managers. KIRO News anchor Steve Raible will emcee.

Tickets are $200 per table or $25 per person. Last year, thanks to the funds received at this important breakfast, Reach Out was able to operate both a women and men’s shelter throughout the harsh winter months for the most vulnerable in the South King County community. Learn more at reachoutfederalway.org or call (253) 973-1962. Pictured: King County Councilman Pete von Reichbauer, Reach Out coordinators Nancy Jaenicke and Laurie Fiorito, and KIROTV anchor Steve Raible. COURTESY PHOTO

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CALENDAR FW Farmers Market: The market is located in the parking lot of The Commons mall, S. 324th St. and Pacific Highway, and is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays through October. To learn more, visit federalwayfarmersmarket.com.

Summer Bazaar for Alzheimer’s: Vendors, live music, Hawaiian food, raffles and more are available 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 31 at Emeritus At Steel Lake, 31200 23rd Ave. S. Proceeds benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. Contact steellake-led@emeritus.com or (253) 941-5859.

Country rock concert: Celebrate FUSION’s 20th anniversary with a country-rock concert at Wild Waves Theme Park featuring Craig Morrison from Nashville. Concert begins at 4 p.m. Aug. 31. Ticket includes a day pass at the theme park, and Wild Waves season ticket holders may attend the concert for free. Bring lawn chairs, blankets or cushions. Call (253) 874-1257.

PACC input: Give your input on the plans for the new Performing Arts and Conference Center (PACC) at a special city council meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, at City Hall, 33325 8th Ave. S. Citizen comment will be taken at this meeting.

Call (253) 835-2540.

Jazz LIVE at Marine View: This month’s free concert, “Jazzaganza,” features Buckshot Jazz and Josephine Howell. It’s an anthology of jazz, with a look at how jazz has changed and grown from its humble beginnings. Show begins at 5 p.m. Sept. 8 at Marine View Church, 8469 Eastside Dr. NE, Tacoma. Call (253) 229-9206 or visit www.marineviewpc.org.

Grandparents Day: Steel Lake Presbyterian Church will host its first Grandparents Day from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 8. Event will include games, a photo booth, food,

health care info, school enrollment info and more. All are welcome to attend this free event at 1829 S. 308th St. Call (253) 839-1210.

Canning, food preservation: Free event runs 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 11 at City Hall. Hear tips for preserving seasonal food through multiple methods – canning, freezing and dehydrating. See a canning demonstration and taste the difference between commercially canned foods and home canned foods.

Contact recycle@cityoffederalway. com or (253) 835-2771.

Good Shepherd Lobsterfest: Live lobsters flown in from Maine will be featured at Lobserfest on Sept. 14 at Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Federal Way. Takeout orders can be picked up between 3 and 5 p.m. that day. For details, visit www.goodshepherdfw.org or call (253) 839-6100.

Women’s Club of Federal Way: Monthly meeting will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club. The program will be Makani E, who are well known and popular Hawaiian entertainers. Cost is $15.

Newcomers are always welcome.

Reservations: (253) 927-2766.

Art history class: Art and cultural history of South America will be covered for the first of three 7-week sessions with classes beginning Sept. 17. Classes run 9:30 a.m. to noon at Village Green Retirement Campus in Federal Way. Fee is $55 for non-residents. Call Jane Fitch at (253) 435-7409.

Town Criers Toastmasters Club: Polish your public speaking and leadership skills at this weekly meeting, which runs 6:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. Thursdays at Panera Bread restaurant, 2107 S. 320th St. Contact toastmaster2577@gmail. com or (253) 735-5749. [ more CALENDAR page 25 ]

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Sorry, Skip, but nothing has changed For those who don’t know me, I’m the person who sponsored and collected signatures for the elected mayor initiative, which the voters then voted for in 2009.

During that long and arduous process, I had a conversation with then-State Rep. Skip Priest. He made it very clear that he opposed the elected mayor form of government — at least for Federal Way. Of course, as soon as we passed the initiative, he was there to take advantage.

I refer now to the Aug. 9 Mirror column by Bob Roegner, in which we see how, after two years of Skip

Key elements in 2013 election School starts next week and with it begins the general election season, when more voters start to pay attention to the candidates.

Fundraising, endorsements and advertising are key elements to watch.

The mayoral race will pick up momentum with debates sponsored by The Mirror and the Federal Way Chamber of Commerce in October. Both candidates are raising money, doorbelling and refining their strategy.

A key issue will be the proposed Performing Arts and Conference Center (PACC).

Incumbent Mayor Skip Priest supports it as an economic development opportunity. Challenger and Deputy Mayor Jim Ferrell opposes the PACC as too costly when there are other needs.

He is calling for an advisory election next year to test public support for the project. What does the public think?

With some crime statistics up and domestic violence an issue after the Pinewood Apartment murders last April, public safety will also be an issue, so watch to see how the Federal Way Police Officers Guild’s support of Ferrell gets played out. Does it show Ferrell has a stronger degree of interest in public safety, or is he too cozy with the guild? And does the earlier complaint by Councilmember Kelly Maloney against Mayor Priest over his behavior play a role in the mayoral race — as it seemed to in Maloney’s primary race — or has the community moved past it?

Some believe Ferrell lost last time because he

didn’t define a difference between himself and Priest, who has successfully held office for more than a decade and has a loyal foundation of supporters. What will Ferrell’s strategy be this time? This is a close race. Priest holds front-runner status, but it looks a little shaky.

Some of the same issues will come into play in the city council races.

Everyone was very nice through the primary. But now it’s time to find out who is serious about winning.

New appointees Kelly Maloney and Diana Noble-Gulliford are being challenged by Mark Koppang and Martin Moore, respectively.

With Maloney holding a large lead coming out of the primary, Koppang is going to have to paint a stark contrast between himself and Maloney. Despite the fact that both are on the conservative side, there are differences. Third-place finisher Anthony Murrietta endorsed Maloney, which could serve as a signal to Democrats.

Maloney is in good position. Koppang has to take the gloves off.

Martin Moore led coming out of the primary, but Ryan Miller, who finished third, is supporting Noble-Gulliford. Moore is a Democrat and Noble-Gulliford is a Republican. Council seats are non-partisan, but both political parties want their people elected. This race is very close. Slight edge to Noble-Gulliford.

There may be unusually high interest this year in the South King Fire and Rescue (SKFR) [ more ROEGNER, page 9 ]

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The Mirror’s editorial board: Rudi Alcott, publisher; Andy Hobbs, editor; Joann Piquette, retired and community advocate; Bob Dockstader, retired attorney; Joan Tornow, author, school volunteer and mentor; Bob Case, journalism trainer and former news announcer; Don Hyun, tech industry consultant.

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Bob Roegner

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As a man of color who celebrates diversity in all areas of life, I was appalled after reading last week’s Federal Way Mirror editorial, “Economic diversity and consequences of poverty in Federal Way.” It got me thinking as to whether I, a law-abiding citizen of Federal Way, was fully welcomed in this city. At times it has caused me to wonder if I, too, was silently linked with the “othered” group by society and viewed with suspicion.

Oftentimes, we don’t always scratch where we itch. And frankly, I would have preferred a more candid analysis on race and economic development in Federal Way than for it to be hinted at under the guise of “economic diversity.”

One doesn’t have to go far into the article to see the smoke screen giving way to perhaps decades of pent-up unease harbored by some citizens.

I say kudos, however, to anybody brave enough to broach the subject in an open forum, something that seemingly was uncomfortable to do for the longest time. But your explanation of the issues about diversity and poverty somewhat felt forced and contrived rather than authentic in getting your “real” points across.

The editorial cited national findings from one of America’s leading think tanks, the Brookings Institution, which stated that increasingly, poverty is moving from the inner cities to the suburbs.

Where have they been for the past 15 or so years?

That is nothing new. New York City, Boston, Chicago, and other large metro areas are examples of cities leaching off their poor to outlying communities or to different states altogether through gentrification.

While that observation is noteworthy for city leaders to come up with strategic measures to combat the onslaught of urban blight, we certainly don’t want to besmirch the golden word, diversity, making it a byword for shame and degradation.

The face of diversity should not always be seen as poverty-stricken black and brown people running amok despoiling erstwhile picket-fenced neighborhoods.

I have the utmost respect for the editor and board members of The Mirror, but I would be remiss if I didn’t address that editorial, adding my own two cents. To me, it smacks of elitism at its highest level. And I don’t say that lightly.

Instead of warehousing our thoughts about the negative things that can emanate from diversity, how about if we opened our minds and became a tad more receptive in appreciating some of the attributes and benefits of diversity?

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Priest as Federal Way’s mayor, nothing has changed. I hope it’s obvious to the voters how Mr. Priest has effectively managed to keep the council-manager system in place.

The status quo we fought so hard to change is alive and well.

Without going into the details of my own experiences with the city, I need to remind the readers why I have spent so much time on that elected mayor initiative.

You see, I tried to work with the city. I tried to show them the facts surrounding an issue that affected

me and my neighbors. Time after time, I tried to bring the issues before the city council because that was my final option as a Federal Way resident.

But my words were lost within the maze of bureaucracy that existed. “Passing the buck” seemed to be the hallmark of the council-manager (aka “weak mayor”) system of city government. The “mayor” was simply a council leader — a ceremonial position.

It was then that I knew that only with a real elected mayor would we

have the checks and balances that comes when there’s an executive branch answering to the people.

I refer again to Mr. Roegner’s excellent article, and a conclusion I share: we haven’t seen the leadership we need to make that fundamental change to an elected mayor work.

For that simple reason, I need to ask the voters to remember why we made the change — why we elected our mayor. Sure, it requires that the right person be elected. But now we’ve had two years to examine that, and it’s pretty clear that what we have is not what we fought for.

Sorry, Skip. You must go.

Roy Parke, Federal Way

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the front page article “Credit card for PACC” in the Aug. 16 Federal Way Mirror) - which ultimately come from our tax dollars - is extremely risky.

We in Federal Way and King I enjoy Q&A with Mr. Federal Way, County are already paying handand although I hesitate to write a letter somely for Celebration Park and the to someone who refers to himself in Aquatic Center as mentioned in Glen the third-person, here goes.

Morgan’s blog article from the FreeMr. Federal Way, I understand your dom Foundation this past week, but concerns about the PACC and the fine have now added the new Federal Way arts in Federal Way (Aug. 23). And I Community Center to the mix as well. appreciate your honesty in admitting All of these facilities are lovely to that your opinion may be affected by have in the community, but the situayour lack of interest in the same. tion does beg the question of whether But I ask you to consider longwe can afford the extremely high suffering Mrs. Federal Way. It would maintenance costs for more luxury seem that 50 percent of your housefacilities such as PACC. Such projects hold would benefit from a Performing may need to come from the private Arts and Conference Center located sector once the blocks to a true free in our hometown. market economy are removed and I suggest you and Mrs. Federal Way proper incentives created for busiattend a performance of the Federal nesses to come, boom, and expand.

Way Symphony, Centerstage, the Take a look at Olympia’s history (and Federal Way Chorale, or any of the others) who chose a similar path in many fine performing arts organizaGlen Morgan’s blog post at tions in town. In fact, I will give you http://myfreedomfoundation.com. and Mrs. Federal Way tickets to a This is serious business that can Symphony performance, and I have extremely widespread efpromise to refund the entire fects on all of us. We may all Federal Way need to speak up. Please come amount you pay for your adult beverages if less than to the special PACC presentahalf of your household enjoys tion at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept the concert. I guarantee that if 5 at in the council chambers at you keep Mrs. Federal Way happy, City Hall, 33325 8th Ave. S., to learn you’ll be happy. the details, ask questions, and share your thoughts with everyone.

David Bruell, President, Federal

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Can the city afford luxuries like the PACC? The proposed development ideas for Federal Way are creating an extremely challenging situation.

What the solutions will be are illusive. We are locked into a $10 million grant from the state, $5 million for land for the Performing Arts and Conference Center (PACC) and another $5 million for land earmarked for mixed used development nearby which would consist of stores and shops with high-end apartment rentals above them and a city-sponsored park in a public/private partnership.

Public/private partnerships most often spell success for the private developers involved and unceasing, increasing, expenses for the city and taxpayers involved (that’s us).

At a time when the economies of our city, state, national, and world are in crisis, with shackles of every kind on true free market development (including the shackles of mandates tied to state and federal grants), applying for yet more government grants (see

[ ROEGNER from page 8] board of commissioners race between incumbent Bill Gates and challenger Jerry Galland.

There have been questions for several years about whether a true check and balance system exists between the board and staff.

Galland has caught some public attention and raised questions about the fire chief ’s son and his discipline issues, nepotism within the department, and

Patricia Conant, Federal Way

Kudos to shopping cart team of volunteers As a citizen driving along our beautiful city roads, have you noticed seeing a white Ford Crown Victoria (with a custom shopping cart trailer) labeled “police volunteer?”

If you have, I would like you to know that this is a special unit of the Federal Way Police Department known as the Federal Way Shopping Cart Recovery Team.

Their job is to check all areas of the city for abandoned shopping carts and retrieve them. You cannot in your wildest dreams imagine where we are able to find some of these carts.

Anywhere from vacant lots covered with blackberry bushes, the BPA Trail, the median on Pacific Highway South, the pond in front of Weyerhaeuser’s corporate headquarters, the transit center parking garage (two complete parking stalls filled), various church facilities, a covered stairway to the street (back of the old “silo”), and the list goes forward.

What on earth are the people who

the chief ’s employment contract. Watch to see if Galland is able to move the discussion in his favor by raising additional questions.

Gates is well respected in the area, and at this point, he is the front-runner. But Gates is also going to have to explain the problems to the public that Galland has raised.

The Federal Way School Board could have some interesting races as Carol Gregory and Medgar Wells

are pushing these shopping carts thinking about? In my opinion, this is a total disgrace and shows no respect for the community in which we live and work.

Do some of our citizens have no pride? All I can say is kudos to Federal Way’s Shopping Cart Recovery Team members who, as volunteers, give their time and physical energy to help make our community a super nice place to live and enjoy.

John McLaren, Federal Way

FUSION thanks helpers Those who attended the 20th annual FUSION Art Event “RazzMaTazz and All That Jazz!” on Aug. 7 at the Dumas Bay Centre knew from the moment they entered that they were in for a very special evening. The 1940s jazz-themed benefit was set for a fabulous garden party where approximately 650 guests enjoyed a spectacular evening of live jazz entertainment, food, wine and merriment.

With the creative and dynamic leadership of chairpersons Audrey Berglund, Ali Ducich and Kelsey Kovach, and the help of over 100 volunteers, Franciscan Health System and 56 generous sponsors, and hundreds of community supporters, FUSION hosted an art soiree that successfully raised a net profit of over $131,000 to support their transitional housing program for homeless families.

Longtime supporter King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer was the Honorary Chair, and our celebrated Keith Eldridge, KOMO 4 news reporter, and wife, Jan Eldridge, presided over the evening’s festivities that included an art walk featuring 25 local artists, entertainment, a raffle, and silent and live auction.

Guests were entertained by local swing bands and dancers from Arthur Murray. Café Pacific Catering and Salty’s provided the catering, and Poverty Bay’s refreshing smoothies were a huge hit on the warm summer evening.

Funds raised at this event will be invested in our transitional housing and support services for homeless families in the Federal Way and NE Tacoma communities. FUSION (Friends United to Shelter the Indigent, Oppressed, and Needy) currently maintains and operates 16 (soon to be 17) fully furnished housing units and contracts case management services through Catholic Community Services.

The “fusion” of community efforts has enabled our volunteer-based, non[ more LETTERS page 11 ]

vie for the seat being vacated by Angela Griffin, while longtime incumbent Ed Barney is challenged by Geoffery McAnalloy.

Will the superintendent’s salary and travel be an issue, or will the discussion move toward budget and planning for the future?

Gregory has an impressive education resume and looks to be the leader. Wells has a good background, but he will have to spend a lot of money to match Gregory’s name and contacts.

Barney has been on the board for a long time, has good name identification and is the front-runner.

But McAnalloy looks like a good candidate. Can he show a difference between himself and Barney? Or does Barney’s experience carry him?

Get ready for the election season and watch what the candidates do and say.

Federal Way resident Bob Roegner, a former mayor of Auburn: bjroegner@comcast.net.

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Q&A with Mr. FW: Dog parks, moving Q: Are there any good off-leash parks in the Federal Way area?

Seattle is crammed full of dog-friendly spaces.

Where can a Federal Way resident take her pugs for an off-leash run with other well-behaved dogs?

A: According to some of Mr. Federal Way’s dogloving friends, the best off-leash dog park in town is the French Lake Dog Park, located at 31531 1st Ave. S. The 10-acre facility is the former home of Golfun, the short-lived modified golf course that had players use a dimpled rubber ball that was about 10 times bigger than a normal golf ball. Players would attempt to hit the ball into an oversized hole.

Let’s just say that Mr. Federal Way, who had the “pleasure” of playing 18 holes at Golfun, wasn’t shocked at all when the gimmick course closed its doors.

But the closing of Golfun opened the way for the off-leash dog park.

In the spring of 2005, dog-loving patrons learned that some residents and neighbors wanted modifications made to the park to attract more use by neighborhood residents and discourage off-leash use.

In response, an informal but determined group organized to get the park officially designated as a legal off-leash park.

Its supporters testified, spoke and attended numerous public hearings and meetings to convince the City of Federal Way to officially declare French Lake Park an off-leash park. People can even donate to the French Lake Dog Park by visiting parkpals.org/donate. The other place that Mr. Federal Way has seen dogs running around is on Weyerhaeuser property near the world headquarters on Weyerhaeuser Way, near I-5.

Q: I have a job offer in the Federal Way area and could use your help with recommendations, as far

as reading and gathering info on life, work and rentals, etc.

A: Wow, thank you for the question and putting your trust in Mr. Federal Way in helping you take a huge step in your life.

There isn’t a lot that is more intimidating than moving to a new community, along with starting a new job.

To be honest with you, it’s a little surprising that you would think of Mr. Federal Way for recommendations on life in the city.

But it’s even more surprising that you actually got a job offer from a business in the Federal Way area. Yes, Mr. Federal Way just made a joke.

Hey-oh!

The first place that Mr. Federal Way would start is the Federal Way Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber can offer you information about anything involved in Federal Way. FederalWayChamber.com has a massive amount of topics centered on Federal Way. Things like a business directory, schools, restaurants and a calendar about events around the city.

In terms of where to live, Federal Way is like other cities in King County. There are some good areas and some bad areas.

Obviously, the closer you get to the Puget Sound, the better the neighborhoods and the higher the rental prices.

Hope this helps a little bit.

Q: Mr. Federal Way, I read on The Mirror’s website that the president of the Federal Way Symphony invited you and Mrs. Federal Way to a performance. Will you be attending a performing arts event in Federal Way in the near future?

A: Mr. Federal Way will give you the politicallycorrect answer to your question — Mr. Federal Way will look into the option, but don’t reserve any opera glasses just yet.

Got a question for Mr. Federal Way? Email mrfederalway@ federalwaymirror.com.

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Gone are the exclusive getaways, which allowed I know it’s not easy for them to jet hither or yon. homeowners paying high Many have seen their property taxes for their marriages crumble under waterfront or golf-course financial pressures. Still, properties to be mingling others are burdened by with plebs. Many of you physical and mental chalhave worked long and hard lenges for which they see no to enjoy the fruits of your easy escape. labor, but please, But it’s not don’t look down Many people of right for society on those people color, too, abhor to judge them by that are not on a crime-riddled, their last payyour radar. congested Federal check or their True diversity Way, dotted by last year of trial. will strip away the a horde of lowThey are hopeful, veneer of elitism rent apartment telling themselves any day once complexes. that everything is we start seeing subject to change. people as people.

They are proud.

The majority of They don’t seek blacks, Hispanics, poor government handouts but whites and Asians should people’s fervent prayers. not be viewed as mere I foresee a Federal Way interlopers bent on changwith eclectic and historical ing our city for the worst.

Many of these hardworking districts: few downtown lofts, multinational block people want the best for parties hosted on green their progeny. Just look at lawns, a state-of-the-art San Jose for harmonious diversity. Look at Microsoft, performing arts/civic center, and family-friendly Amazon and Starbucks. enclaves where neighbors of Many people of color, diverse ethnicities trust one too, abhor a crime-riddled, congested Federal Way, dot- another.

It’s a Federal Way where ted by a horde of low-rent I can eat blinis from my apartment complexes with Russian neighbors and dwellers on a mad rush catch a steaming bowl of to ghettoize this pristine Jjamppong from a Korean landscape. restaurant. It’s sipping chai Now, if only we could tea with Kabal Gill at East court the likes of Amos India Grill or learning a few Winbush III, Oprah Windance moves at a Moroccan frey, Magic Johnson, Salma get-together.

Hayek, Mario Lopez, or A diverse Federal Way pre-fame Justin Bieber and looks like the young and his teenage mother as our dynamic Martin Moore, an neighbors. Note that all the adopted orphan from Bulaforementioned multigaria, trying his darnedest millionaires were once so in the upcoming election to piss-poor that they didn’t secure a spot in the council even have a pot to pee in chambers at City Hall. and a window from which It’s Harold Booker, a to pour it through. distinguished AfricanCurrently, Federal Way American military officer has its fair share of minority and chemical engineer that professionals that contribworked at Boeing, who had ute greatly to the city’s fought racism tooth and economy. Some are college nail in the early 1960s in presidents, surgeons, proFederal Way. fessors, engineers, and the Living in a community list goes on. of one’s choosing should Unfortunately, if many not only be for the lucky or of them do not show or the preferred. The last time tell you about their tertiary education and upward I checked, we’re all God’s children after all! mobility, they too will be Remember, while most of bunched in among the sous can readily point out the called lower-class group. caterpillars in others, we’re Another thing that we unable to see the butterflies need to contend with is in them.

How we treat peothat for the last eight years, ple will largely determine the national economy has how we’ll be treated time to played a number on many people of all socio-econom- come. We just don’t know which persons of note, esic and racial backgrounds pecially children, toiling in that once commanded cova Federal Way school today eted salaries and vaunted that will go on and change stations in life. the world tomorrow. So, Many that once enterI beg of you, please grant tained lofty pastimes with them that chance! swag and a healthy discretionary income to boot are now grateful to cadge a few nights here or there with friends to save them from homelessness.

Federal Way resident Nandell Palmer is author of “Blessings at Your Fingertips.” Contact: palmern777@aol.com.

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The Mirror is hosting two council pos. 4; and Diana NobleGulliford and Martin Moore for public forums for candicouncil pos. 6 dates in the general The second forum will election. Both foELECTION run 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 23. rums will be held at This forum includes: the Twin Lakes Golf Bill Gates and Jerry Galand Country Club. land for South King Fire The first forum will and Rescue board pos. 1; Don run 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 9. This Miller and Marie-Anne Harkness forum includes: Mayor candifor Lakehaven Utility District pos. 2; dates Skip Priest and Jim Ferrell; Ed Barney and Geoffery McAnalloy Kelly Maloney and Mark Koppang for Federal Way School Board pos. for city council pos. 2; Jeanne 1; and Carol Gregory and Medgar Burbidge and John Fairbanks for Wells for school board pos. 4.

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I’ve lived in Federal Way for 35 years and I’m voting for Martin Moore for Federal Way City Council, pos. 6. Moore has been an AmeriCorps leader here in Federal Way and as a member of the Parks and Recreation Committee, and has worked to make playground equipment accessible for disabled children. He is a forward-thinking, energetic young man with the dignity, personal integrity, and knowledge required for positive changes in Federal Way. Please vote for Martin Moore on Nov. 5.

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Burbidge letter My wife and I look forward to the re-election of Jeanne Burbidge to four more years on our Federal Way City Council. We have known Jeanne for almost 30 years and we know how dedicated she has been to making Federal Way a better place to live. She fought for incorporation of our community to become a city and today she is known for not only her local leadership on the city council, but also outside our city for her leadership on regional projects, such as transportation. The triangle project at the 348th Street exit to I-5

is just one example of that.

Burbidge has the experience and the knowledge that comes from it. Going through these hard economic times, she has been a part of keeping Federal Way on budget and able to maintain a excellent credit rating. Looking forward to the future, she sees economic development of our downtown as a principal goal. She believes that a vibrant business economy will create opportunities for making our whole city a better place for all of us to live in.

The Municipal League has rated Jeanne Burbidge as, “Outstanding”. My wife and I give her the same rating as well. Please join us and become a member of the “Jeanne Team.” Her campaign website is www. jeanneburbidge.com.

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Play fair Coming up Peasley Canyon Hill the other day, imagine my surprise — signs that I had put up for a candidate for Federal Way City Council, Pos. 6, were nowhere to be seen. In their place were new signs for his opponent. I’ve seen the same thing in other places around town. Folks, support your candidate. But, please, be ethical about it.

I put up signs. I don’t take them down no matter how much I disagree with your candidate. Play fair!

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Football: Curran’s all-around game leads Eagles Senior quarterback/safety already has offers from several college programs, but hopes to take Federal Way to title first

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Expectations are always high when it comes to the football program at Federal Way High School. That’s just what happens when you play for the Eagles, who have won the last two South Puget Sound League South Division titles and haven’t lost a league game since the 2010 season.

But guys like senior Keenan Curran relish putting on the blue and white Federal Way uniform.

Curran, a quarterback/safety, is the latest elite football player for the Eagles.

“Keenan is a playmaker on the football field,” said longtime head coach John Meagher. “He can make a difference with the ball in his hands on offense and as safety on defense. He has a knack for making plays.”

The 6-foot-2, 190-pound athlete will join the growing list of Eagles to sign a Division-I scholarship following the season. According to the numerous high-school recruiting websites, Curran is Washington’s Keenan Curran second-ranked defensive back.

He currently holds offers from college programs like Montana, Eastern Washington, Yale, Wyoming, Portland State, Army, Air Force, San Jose State and Idaho.

In the last two years alone, seven Federal Way football players have inked full-ride scholarships to play in college.

“I can’t wait for the season to start,” Curran said.

As a junior, Curran was a first-team, All-SPSL South selection at defensive back for the Eagles.

Curran finished with three interceptions and returned one for a touchdown. He also played numerous positions on the offensive side of the ball, including quarterback and wide receiver.

Curran will take over this season as the full-time quarterback.

“I don’t think that I have ever been a full-time, starting quarterback,” Curran said. “But I think that I can handle it. I kind of just play wherever

Federal Way High School senior Keenan Curran has several offers to play defensive back at colleges across the country. Curran won the Class 4A triple jump state championship in the spring for the Eagles. file photo the coaches need me. I would play offensive line, defensive line, nose guard, tight end, wherever I can help the team win.”

But it’s his work in the defensive backfield and his athleticism that has all the college coaches drooling. Curran proved he was one of the best all-around athletes in the state last spring when he won the Class 4A state championship in the triple jump with a leap of 46-feet, 1.25 inches.

Curran, along with senior teammate Jay-Tee Tuili, were both listed on the MaxPreps 2013 Washington Preseason All-State Team on the defensive side of the ball. Tuili is a 6-foot-3, 300-pound defensive lineman.

“I don’t really focus on personal goals,” he

said. “But I always wanted to be on the preseason all-state team.”

Curran spent this summer visiting several of the schools recruiting him, and even participating in camps at a few of them.

“I’m not really in a rush to decide where I’m going to college,” Curran said. “I’m going to focus on our season and then focus on where I’m going to play in college after that.”

Curran did a lot of looking around this summer. He visited a number of the schools recruiting him and also participated in camps at Arizona State, Boise State, Montana, Eastern Washington and Utah State. [ more curran page 14 ]

Celski wins overall title at U.S. Short Track Single Distance Federal Way resident claims automatic spot on the U.S. World Cup team in three events

By CASEY OLSON sports@fedwaymirror.com

Federal Way native J.R. Celski (center), surrounded by his parents, Bob and Sue, was awarded a diploma for setting the world record in the 500 meters. courtesy photo

J.R. Celski hopes his short track speed skating career peaks in February. That’s when the Federal Way resident hopes to be participating in his second Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia.

Celski took a step toward Russia last weekend when he won the overall classification title at the United States Short Track Single Distance Championships in Salt

Lake City. It was the first competition of the season for Celski. He won the 500-meter and 1,500-meter races during the championships and also finished second in the 1,000, securing a World Cup spot in all three events.

The top-two finishers in each of the three distances automatically qualified for the U.S. World Cup team.

“I didn’t want to risk too much,” he said about the 1,000 final.

“Now is not the goal. So I want to stay safe through trials, through all of the World Cups and through the next trials (for the Olympic team).”

For the next several weeks, Celski will get back to training until the first World Cup event of the season, which is being held

in China Sept. 26-29. The U.S. Olympic Team Trials — Short Track will be held Jan. 2-5 in Salt Lake City.

Celski is the current world record holder in the 500 meters. He is the first person to skate a sub-40 in the distance, setting the world record with a time of 39.937 in the first World Cup of last season on Oct. 21, 2012. He was honored during the U.S. Single Distance Championships when he received a diploma from the International Skating Union for breaking the world record.

Celski’s career started as a 4-year-old inline skater at Federal Way’s Pattison’s West with his father, Bob, and two brothers, Chris and David. After numerous [ more celski page 14 ]

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Decatur High School graduate Benson Henderson will defend his UFC lightweight championship belt at UFC 164 in Milwaukee Saturday night against Anthony “Showtime” Pettis.

The pay-per-view event will be inside the Bradley Center.

The title fight will give Henderson a chance to avenge his only professional mixed-martial arts (MMA) loss. Henderson was supposed to defend his lightweight championship against T.J. Grant in Milwaukee, but Grant was forced to withdraw earlier in the summer after suffering a concussion during a training session.

Pettis was scheduled to fight Jose Aldo for the featherweight title Aug. 3 in UFC 163 in Brazil but he had to pull out of that fight after tweaking a knee in June.

That opened the door for the Pettis-Henderson rematch and had MMA fans talking about a conspiracy.

“I’m sure there were going to be a lot of conspiracy theories popping up,” Pettis said. “But my injuries were legit and from what I know T.J. Grant’s injuries were legit.”

Henderson also admitted “crazy circumstances” led to his rematch with Pettis, but he was not disappointed in the turn of events.

“Once I found out the

fight was going through and it was happening, I was excited,” he said. “It’s what I’ve been waiting for, so it’s fine by me.”

The Henderson-Pettis fight will be a rematch of their classic World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) title showdown in December 2010. Pettis won that fight by unanimous decision to take the belt from Henderson.

The loss was the low point of Henderson’s stellar MMA career. Following the fight, Henderson sat on a stage in front of reporters inside the Jobing.com Arena in Glendale, Ariz., weeping.

The heart-breaking defeat, which included a highlight-reel kick by Pettis and ended a 10-fight winning streak, looked like it would derail Henderson’s promising career.

“For me, the whole fight was a close fight,” Henderson said. “If you look back on it, all the judges’ scorecards had it tied up 2-2 going into the fifth round. So it was a superclose fight. Anthony let it all out and landed a pretty cool kick and ever since then I’ve been working to redeem myself.

“And for me, beating up the next guy, the guy after that, beating up the guy after that was, you know, redeeming myself and working past that one moment in my life.”

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Pettis (16-2) has won three fights in a row since losing to Clay Guida in his first fight in the UFC. He reclaimed the No. 1 contender position with a firstround knockout of Donald Cerrone on Jan. 26.

“For me it’s just another fight,” Pettis said. “It doesn’t matter where it’s at, whether the stands are cheering for me or my opponent.

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Henderson, 29, began his wrestling career during his time at Lakota Middle School and continued wrestling at Decatur. He went on to wrestle at Dana College in Nebraska and started MMA fighting a year after a dare from a couple of wrestlers.

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From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., horses will be led in-hand through the walking ring at the WTBOA Sales Pavilion.

“Our goal is to make the Thoroughbred Showcase the go-to place for your next sport-horse prospect,” said Emerald Downs Director of Marketing Sophia McKee. “By creating a competitive market for these horses after they are done racing, we can ensure their future

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“Thoroughbreds are incredible athletes on and off the track,” McKee added. “If you’ve worked with them before, you surely are a fan of their work ethic and intelligence. They enjoy doing so many different things.”

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inline national championships, Celski switched over to the ice as a 12-year-old to follow in the skates of Apolo Ohno, who was also a former Pattison’s skater and Olympic gold medalist.

Celski recently won the 2012 overall title at the U.S. Senior Short Track Speedskating National Championships in December.

Celski brought home a pair of bronze medals from the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, but he did so as a 20-year-old.

He was also coming off a gruesome injury just months before the Olympics.

He had gashed his left thigh with his skate and required dozens of stitches.

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even more explosive than last year,” Curran said. “I didn’t think that was possible. He’s But those college coaches will have to just an amazing athlete.” wait for Curran’s signature. His mind is Both Curran and McClatcher, along with solely on getting the Eagles a third-straight the rest of the veterans on the Eagles, won’t SPSL South title and advancing to the be lacking for motivation entering this seaprogram’s first-ever state title. son. The returners have a very bitter taste “I’m confident in all the guys,” Curran in their mouths thanks to the final game of said. “Last year, we had a buzz about us and the 2012 season. this year people aren’t expecting as much.

The Camas Papermakers dominated Personally, this team looked better so far the previously-unbeaten Eagles in a Class than last year.”

4A state quarterfinal, 65-32. The And that’s saying quite a bit. game was played with a running “He is special The 2012 version of the Eagles clock for a bulk of the second half because of his featured four seniors who signed overall attitude. thanks to Camas leading by more Division I scholarships and were He is a hard worker than 40 points. the second-ranked Class 4A “That definitely helped during and a great leader. team in the state for most of the I trust that Keenan the offseason,” Curran said. “That season. really left a bad taste. I wish we will give his best, “I think that we have a lot would have had a tougher game not for individual more depth this year,” he said. earlier in the season.” glory, but for the Helping Curran on the offenFederal Way essentially cruised glory of the team. sive side of the ball will be junior through the nine-game SPSL He is a true Eagle.” regular season, outscoring its opall-everything running back

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Head coach John Meagher Chico McClatcher. As a sophoponents, 47-13. more, McClatcher proved to be “Everybody on this team has to one of the most electric offensive play with the main focus on their threats in the state, scoring a grand total of jobs,” Curran said. “If we do that, we are 17 touchdowns. going to be fine.”

McClatcher finished with 615 yards on But the Eagles will only go as far as Curjust 62 carries at running back, includran can take them, according to Meagher. ing six touchdown runs. He also caught “He is special because of his overall at11 passes for 337 yards, including seven titude,” said Meagher. “He is a hard worker touchdown catches. He also returned four and a great leader. I trust that Keenan punts for touchdowns and averaged 31 will give his best, not for individual glory, yards per return. but for the glory of the team. He is a true “He has put on some weight and he is Eagle.”

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A spotlight on the history of Federal Way The City of Federal Way has a colorful history.

Many of our local businesses and residents have played an integral part in building this community – some even before Federal Way was a city.

The following will show Federal Way as it was then and is now.

Photo from the files of the Historical Society of Federal Way. 1970s photo of Big Bob’s family restaurant, which is now Indochina Restaurant, located on Pacific Highway South near South 316th Street.

Photo donated by Ilene Marckx to the Historical Society of Federal Way. Circa 1947, Francis and Ilene Marckx’s feed store and hatchery at the corner of South 312th Street and Pacific Highway South. The site was sold in 1953 to become Federal Shopping Way and the Soundcrest Subdivision. Asian grocery store H-Mart now occupies the corner where the feed store once stood.

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New Lumber: Federal Way’s oldest retail business At nearly 60 years old, New Lumber and Hardware Company is the oldest retail business in Federal Way. The family legacy started in 1954 when Philip Eichholtz constructed a 10,000-square-foot building, located on 2 acres at 30854 Pacific Highway S., where Knoll Lumber Company once resided in the 1940s. Eichholtz purchased the Knoll lumberyard before building his own store and starting the family business. Eichholtz is now 92 and lives at Village Green Retirement Campus. His spouse, Peggy, passed

away in 2007.

Over the years, all four of the Eichholtz children worked at the “nuts and bolts” store. Here they learned superb customer service skills and gained an in-depth understanding of the inventory, said Jim Eichholtz, who manages the store with his partner and brother Bill Eichholtz.

Jim Eichholtz said the company’s flexibility amid the changing economic times helped keep New Lumber in business. The arrival of Home Depot in the mid-1990s reshaped the local lumber/hardware

New Lumber Hardware, founded by Phil Eichholtz in 1954, is the oldest retail business in Federal Way.

Brothers and business partners Jim Eichholtz (at left) and Bill Eichholtz of New Lumber and Hardware Company in Federal Way continue their father’s lumber and hardware business legacy from 1954.

market. At the time, New Lumber was among five such businesses in Federal Way. “You’re always adjusting to the market,” he said, referring to his competitors along with the emergence technology. “There are a lot of people selling two-by-fours.”

Sometimes it comes down to carrying items that the competition no longer stocks, he said.

“Big box stores drive the market.

You have to skirt around them.”

Decades ago, New Lumber was located in the center of town. Jim and his brothers would cross Pa-

An old sign from the 1960s hangs in New Lumber Hardware as a reminder of the company’s home building division.

cific Highway to a Texaco station and fill up a pair of gasoline jugs to fuel their forklifts. Because of the growing population of Federal Way, Pacific Highway eventually became too difficult to cross for this type of chore.

Today, New Lumber stays alive through good old-fashioned customer service and the willingness to change with the times.

“My dad had the foresight to buy this land and building,” Jim said. “It’s been a good fit for our family.”

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Here is a 1930 commercial postcard of Federal Way School. Photo donated by Carol Cox to the Historical Society of Federal Way. Newer photos show the front of the school in 2013.

Federal Way High School Built in 1929, the current Federal Way High School shows its age. Structural problems with the building include poor plumbing, leaky roofs, inadequate lighting, extensive water damage and outdated restrooms that fail to comply with certain codes and regulations. The building has undergone multiple expansions over the years that created a security hazard with dozens of entrances/exits, along with poor accessibility for students.

In November 2012, voters approved a $60 million levy to help build a new Federal Way High School. Architecture firm SRG Partnership Inc. was selected to design the new school. Construction is expected to begin in 2014, and should last about three years.

Mario Batali Celebrity chef Mario Batali's eighth-grade photo from Sacajewea Middle School in 1974. "Does anyone else find it amusing that one of America's top chefs grew up in Federal Way in the seventies when the culinary choices were pretty bleak," according to a caption posted on the Facebook page "You know you're from FEDERAL WAY, come on, you can admit it!"

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1970s photo showing Sea-Tac Mall (now The Commons) on the right side of the photo, with construction on the east side of Pacific Highway. Photo on file at the Historical Society of Federal Way.

Photo taken by Martin Johnson and is in the files of the Historical Society of Federal Way. This is a 1970s aerial view of Pacific Highway South, 16th Avenue South and I-5 over South 348th Street. The photo shows Evergreen Truck Stop and GeeGee’s restaurant, with a gas station on the west side of Pacific Highway at S. 348th St.

The northeast corner of Pacific Highway South and South 320th Street, looking east.

The Crossings Located at South 348th Street and Pacific Highway, the Evergreen Truck Stop was one of the first major businesses in the Federal Way area. The truck stop was a top employer in the area, along with generating crucial tax revenue before Federal Way incorporated as a city. The property now houses The Crossings shopping center, along with the sites that became Hobby Lobby, Costco and Home Depot.

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Federal Shopping Way Courtesy of the Historical Society of Federal Way In 1955, Federal Shopping Way mall opened on Pacific Highway South at South 312th Street to enthusiastic consumers. As well as being the only shopping mecca in the area, the mall also became home to the amusement rides of Santafair, the European reproductions of Old World Square, and a collection of old cabins and historical artifacts known as Old Line Historic Park.

In 1961, 160 additional acres were acquired for the venture, and a few years later a narrow gauge railroad was

The mall also became home to the amusement rides of Santafair, the European reproductions of Old World Square, and a collection of old cabins and historical artifacts known as Old Line Historic Park. built around the perimeter for use as a ride, but the owners began having legal troubles. They were charged with 29 counts of fraud and

conspiracy, and although they were eventually cleared, they went into bankruptcy. The Teratron Company purchased Federal Shopping Way, but the mall was in disrepair. The business community received a much-needed shot in the arm in 1975 with the opening of SeaTac Mall. Nearly 20,000 people visited the new mall during the first week. The next year, SeaTac Village Shopping Center opened across the street.

The demolition of Federal Shopping Way began in the 1970s, with the final buildings destroyed in 1995.

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Photo donated by Dorothy Rogers to the Historical Society of Federal Way.

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It’s time they were prepared for the In 1938, when Federal Way High School was first built, students could plan on a lifetime of work in the same career field, and often the same company.

They learned to type and practiced calligraphy. Drivers training class was a new idea, and the latest technological innovation was the car radio. They went on to fight in World War II, enjoyed the greatest economic boom the world has ever seen, and witnessed an unprecedented series of technological innovations.

And, as the decades rolled by, Federal Way High School expanded and adapted to meet a changing workplace and world. Seven major remodels later, the greatest change is about to take place.

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• The Federal Way Eagles football team will get a little television exposure on Sept. 19. The defending South Puget Sound League South Division champion Eagles will play in front of a regional-television audience against the GrahamKapowsin Eagles. The game will be broadcast on Root Sports Northwest. The game, at Art Crate Stadium in Graham, will start at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19.

The Federal Way-Graham-Kapowsin game will be one of nine televised on Root Sports this year.

The slate of games will be known as the Root Sports High School Football “Game of the Week” and will include teams from throughout the Seattle/ Tacoma area. Games will air on mostly Thursdays at 7 p.m. and will be shown throughout Root Sports Northwest’s five state region. This is the second year Root Sports has televised high school games.

“We were very pleased with the response to our inaugural season of High School Game of the Week and are excited to continue the endeavor. This season promises to be exciting with a line-up that includes KingCo, SPSL, Seamount, Narrows, Cascade, Evergreen and Metro schools,” stated Mark Jorgensen, Root Sports Senior Vice President/General Manager.

Brad Adam will provide play-by-play and work with analyst Jason Stiles, who is a 1991 graduate of Decatur High School.

Adam has been with Root Sports since June 2000 and in his current role provides the sights and sounds before and after every Mariners game as the Host of Mariners Pregame and Mariners Postgame. Stiles joined the Root Sports team following a successful football career; he has worked as a Pac 12 and high school analyst, and will serve in the same capacity for Big Sky football this season.

Stiles played quarterback at Decatur before moving on to Western Washington University.

• Decatur High School senior Adam Anthony was the goalkeeper on the bracket-winning team at the Federal Way Blast Off Soccer Tournament.

Anthony played for the under-18 TPCJSA-RSA Elite 95 Burge team.

The Elite beat a team from Mercer Island in the

championship on Aug. 11 on penalty kicks. The Elite jumped out to a 2-0 lead, but Mercer Island tallied the next three goals to take a 3-2 lead. The Elite scored a late goal to tie the game and send it to overtime.

During the penalty-kick shootout, Anthony saved the fourth of five attempts

by Mercer Island to seal the victory.

• Federal Way’s James Neighbor is going to ride the 75 miles around Puget Sound in honor of his mother in the American Lung Association’s Ride Around the Sound next month. Neighbor’s mother, Nadine, had lung cancer in both lungs and died almost two years ago at the age of 85. An avid biker, Neighbor wanted to help raise awareness of lung disease and ride in honor of his mother, along with friends.

The Ride Around the Sound is a 75-mile supported tour of the Sound passing some of the best views and scenery in the area, including a ride through Dash Point and Federal Way. Cyclists throughout the region will take part in the second annual Ride Around the Sound. Starting in West Seattle, the water-hugging routes provide spectacular views on fully-supported 75-mile or 30-mile courses with extra optional loops.

Ride Around the Sound leaves West Seattle and heads directly to the water in Normandy Park and Redondo Beach, past the Browns Point Lighthouse and through Tacoma (where the 30-mile option starts) and over the Tacoma Narrows Bridge and through Gig Harbor.

From there the course rides through Kitsap Peninsula, past Long Lake and meets up for a ferry ride back to West Seattle.

For more information, visit RideAroundtheSound. org. Proceeds help prevent and cure lung disease and promote lung health through education, advocacy and research.

• The Federal Way Boys and Girls Club is currently enrolling for the 2013 Coed Fall Season Soccer League.

The deadline for early registration is Sept. 22.

Late registration will be accepted on a spaceavailable basis and registration can be done online fwbgc.org or in person at the Club. The cost is $50 for kindergarten through sixth grade, plus a $36 registration fee for club membership. The teams

will be coed and formed from local elementary and middle schools. The season runs from Oct. 5-Nov. 15.

Games are played in the surrounding Federal Way area schools. Games are on Saturdays only. For more information, contact Dolan Holt at (253) 681-6514 or dholt@positiveplace.org • Federal Way Public Schools will continue

a program of business sponsorship designed to raise revenue for high school athletic and activity programs. Approved institutional advertising is available at Federal Way Memorial Field and/or high school gymnasiums and fields. Signage fees may be dedicated to a specific school or distributed evenly to all high schools.

All business or organiza-

tional advertising will be in the form of a vinyl banner authorized by FWPS. After an initial fee of $500 there will be a yearly renewal fee of $200.

For more information, contact the FWSD Athletic Liaison, Greg Flynn, at gflynn@fwps.org or (253) 945-5575.

• The Seattle Mariners are extending a fundrais-

ing opportunity offer to the Federal Way High School Wrestling Booster Club for the team’s Sept. 28 game against the Oakland Athletics. The Mariners are offering $15 view seats and $7 of those tickets will benefit Federal Way High School.

To buy tickets to the 1:10 p.m. game, email Scot Henderson at scot_henderson1@hotmail.com. The deadline is Sept. 13.

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Monthly group for single seniors Microsoft Word 2010 Comput- (55 and up) will meet at 5:30 p.m.

Sept. 24 at Black Bear Diner, 32065 er Class: This weekly class begins 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, at the Pacific Highway S. No agenda or RSVP necessary. Contact bbdineFederal Way Senior Center, 4016 out@gmail.com or (253) 332-4126.

352nd St. S., Auburn. Cost is $32 plus textbook. This class covers cre- Pay it Forward: Reach Out ating and saving word files, editing Federal Way will hold its annual typing (backspacing, selecting a breakfast fundraiser to benefit word, paragraph, etc.), and insert- local homeless shelters from 7 a.m. ing pictures and how to use the to 8:45 a.m. Sept. 24 at the Chrisfeatures of Word 2010. Contact tian Faith Center, 33645 20th Ave. Larry Malcom at lgmalcom@live.

S. Event features a silent auction com or (253) 839-5418. along with testimony from case managers. KIRO News anchor Steve Dog festival: Family event feaRaible will emcee. Tickets are $200 tures more than 22 dog and pet per table or $25 per person. Learn vendors with samples and prizes. more at reachoutfederalway.org or Event runs noon to 3 p.m. Sept. 21 call (253) 973-1962. at Steel Lake Park and includes a Silly Dog Show contest on the main Centerstage Theatre: “The stage. Activities include a radar 39 Steps” runs Sept. 27 to Oct. 20 run, bone hunt, pet photos, and presents a blend of Alfred doggie boutique, adopHitchcock, a juicy spy novel tions, vaccinations and and Monty Python in a microchipping. Contact community fast-paced whodunit. All cody.geddes@cityofshows are at the Knutzen federalway.com or (253) Family Theatre, 3200 835-6926.

SW Dash Point Road. For tickets and information, call Paper mache artist: (253) 661-1444 or visit centerPacific Rim Bonsai Collection will host works by Dan Reeder through stagetheatre.com.

Sept. 29 on the Weyerhaeuser Cabins: Come visit the newly campus. Reeder is the preeminent restored historic David T. Denny paper mache artist in the United Cabin and the John Barker Cabin at States whose majestic dragons West Hylebos Wetlands Park, 411 and other fanciful creatures attest S. 348th St. The cabins are open to the unlimited potential of this the second Saturday of the month, seemingly simple material. Hours May through October. Contact are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily (closed (253) 945-7842.

Monday). Free admission. Call South King County Gluten(253) 924-5206.

Free Support Group: These Yoga in the Garden: Program free meetings are held 6:30 p.m. runs at noon Wednesdays at the to 8 p.m. the third Monday of Rhododendron Species Botanical the month at Marlene’s Market Garden, 2525 S. 336th St., Federal and Deli, 2565 South Gateway Way. Cost is $18 for the general Center Place, Federal Way. Speakpublic, and $14 for seniors, active ers include respected dietitians, military, Weyerhaeuser employnaturopaths, restaurant owners ees and garden members. The and more. Contact alandnanherg@ entire series can be purchased hotmail.com or (253) 839-3499. for a discounted price of $130 or Rhododendron Species Bo$100, respectively. All fees include tanical Garden: The blooming admission to the garden. To learn world-class garden is open 10 a.m. more, visit http://rhodygarden. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday org/cms/yoga-in-the-garden or at 2525 S. 336th St. Admission is call (253)838-4646 ext. 140. $8 for adults, $5 for seniors/stuEvening with Rev. Wayne Per- dents, free for ages 12 and under. ryman: Public is invited to attend Contact info@rhodygarden.org or a free event sponsored by the 30th (253) 838-4646.

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Free recycling: City-sponsored Advancing Leadership: The recycling event for residents to popular program is accepting drop off a variety of items such applications for the 2013-14 class. as mattresses, tires, appliances, Men and women who live, work car seats, Styrofoam, electronics, or volunteer in the Federal Way branches and more. Event runs 9 area are eligible to apply in this a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Wild intensive leadership development Waves parking lot, 36201 Enprogram. To learn more, visit chanted Pkwy S. Contact recycle@ advancingleadership.org. cityoffederalway.com.

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ing the grade book came over the 1-4 grading scale used by the district — as opposed to the traditional A through F letter grading scale — since the implementation of Standards Based Education.

“How are we making that transBy Greg Allmain parent and understandable to students who are accountable for gallmain@fedwaymirror.com their grades, and the families Federal Way Public EDUCATION supporting them?” asked Schools (FWPS) officials Ron board vice president Angela Mayberry and Dave Davis Griffin. “That’s the biggest gave the school board a brief hangup we’ve heard since update on the district’s grade implementing that policy. They book software, saying that teachers just don’t understand how they get were getting the necessary training their grades. How are we making this this week to ensure a smooth start to clear to students and parents?” the school year.

Davis said the district’s commu“We came to this week, where nication department is working to we’re literally training over 1,200 inform parents and family about teachers this week,” Mayberry said how students grades are calculated. during the board’s Aug. 27 meetAlong with that, there’s informaing. “Yesterday was our first really tion that’s been “embedded” in the large group. They ultimately had 180 individual schools’ newsletters as the (teachers). Today, they taught over school year approaches.

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Back-to-school doctor visit: Tips for parents From staff reports

The University of Washington’s (UW) Neighborhood Clinic program is reminding parents that an important back-to-school step is a quick visit with their child’s pediatrician.

UW’s Neighborhood Clinic program offers these tips for parents and kids before school starts: • List concerns you have about your child’s health, and bring the list to the checkup • Review your child’s medical history, in order to answer any questions the doctor may have about your child’s health; UW Medicine/Neighborhood Clinics notes it’s important to inform the pediatrician of any “major illnesses and injuries, chronic health problems, and health problems that emerged in the last year.”

• Talk with your child about the appointment and encourage them to ask any questions they might have during the checkup • Compile a list of medications your child takes, including dosages and how often medication is taken • If you have a child that plans on participating in school sports, make sure to bring the authorization form

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the standards based grading system.

“A majority of kids ask their teacher how their grade was calculated,” he said. “So, one of our critical questions we asked ourselves was, what tools do we need to give our teachers to thoughtfully explain how grades are calculated?”

Davis said in the training for the grade book system, which lasts anywhere between three and four hours, nearly a quarter of the training time is spent on explaining the standardsbased grading system to the teachers — so they can effectively communicate that with students and parents.

“Being as clear as possible is going to be a big difference,” Griffin said. “I can’t tell you how many students/parents who said they asked a teacher, and the teacher said, ‘I don’t know.’”

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Mirror Lake Elementary students were treated to school supplies, haircuts by Shear Magic Salon, and a delicious lunch by the Community Church of Christ-St. Luke’s on Aug. 24. A wide variety of people helped out make sure that 42 haircuts were given in two hours; 250 backpacks got filled with needed school supplies; and 200 hot dogs, with all the fixings, along with chips, Kool Aid, and other delicious goodies, were happily consumed.. PHOTO BY BARRY TURNBULL

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Buildings will range in height from three to six stories with a maximum height of 70 feet.

The residential side of the project includes affordable housing for low- to moderate-income residents, Green said. There will be parking for 503 vehicles on the site, along with garages beneath the proposed carriage house units.

Entrance to the development is located on one of Federal Way’s most congested roads. According to the city’s average daily traffic count, the stretch of South 320th Street between I-5 and 1st Avenue South attracts more than 35,000 vehicles a day.

According to the project’s proposal, “the overall intent is to create a relatively dense, walkable, mixed-use community that may serve as a seed or template for future similar development as directed by the city’s comprehensive plan.”

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A new development that includes 308 multi-family housing units has been proposed at the Federal Way School District’s former transportation center at South 320th Street and 11th Place South. ANDY HOBBS, The Mirror sive plan calls for more mixed-use development and higher density in the city center.

The city’s plan includes requirements for the Growth Management Act (GMA), which was passed by the state Legislature in 1990 to control the effects of population growth and development, especially in Western Washington.

As such, King County cities have set goals for accommodating population growth. Federal Way’s target is to build 8,100 new housing units between 2006 and 2031, with the majority of those units slated for the city center. In comparison,

Concept drawing of an apartment building at the site. COURTESY IMAGE King County reports that Auburn has a target of 9,620 housing units for the same time period, while Kent has a target of 9,270 units. Renton’s target is 14,835 housing units.

The local market conditions have shifted to favor renting over homeowner-

ship, according to city planners. In July, The Mirror reported that construction was expected to begin on three apartment complexes in Federal Way with a combined total of nearly 900 units. These apartments will cater to low- and midincome residents.

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For the first time in decades, King County is experiencing a surplus in jail beds at its Kent and Seattle facilities.

Two reasons for the extra beds: The opening of the South Correctional Entity (SCORE) jail facility in 2011 in Des Moines by a group of South County cities including Federal Way, and a decline in the number of people held in custody while awaiting trial, according to the King County Prosecuting Attorney.

Between the Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent and the downtown Seattle jail, county jails average a population of 1,765 people each day. Nearly 70 percent of the people in jail are awaiting trial for serious felony crimes, with aggravated assaults, robbery and property offenses accounting for about half of the total number. About 71 people are being held on murder charges.

Ten percent of the county jail inmates are awaiting trial on misdemeanor charges. People serving

out sentences in jail for felony and misdemeanor convictions account for 11 percent, and state probation violations account for about 7 percent.

The average length of stay in the jail is a little less than three weeks. That average reflects the high volume of short stay bookings, because the average length of stay for people awaiting felony trials is much longer: • Assault: 70 days • Robbery: 86 days • Sex offenses: 175 days • Homicide: 340 days Today’s average daily jail population of 1,765 is well below historic averages.

In contrast, in 2000 there were 2,942 inmates in jail on any given day, nearly 1,200 more than today.

A similar drop in the average population held in Juvenile Detention is ongoing. This year King County is averaging 56 juveniles in custody per day.

In the year 2,000 there was an average of 148 juveniles in custody.

Criminal justice leaders in King County have built more alternatives to secure detention to ensure that people awaiting trial could be monitored in the community rather than sit in jail. There has been a gradual decline in the crime rate.

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• Pacific Islanders: 64.5 percent • American Indians: 56.8 percent • Females have a higher graduation rate than males (80.7 percent compared to 73.7 percent).

Other districts’ graduation rates, according to the state superintendent’s office (OSPI): • Statewide: 77.2 percent • Bellevue: 91.8 percent • Kent: 80.3 percent • Auburn: 81.3 percent • Seattle: 74.8 percent The graduation rate was calculated by taking the total number of students identified in the ninth grade as the Class of 2012 (in the 2008-09 school year) divided by the total number of students identified as the Class of 2012 during the 2011-12 school year.

[ SCHOOLS from page 1] targets,” said board vice president Angela Griffin. would be able to be self“I’m extremely excited funding with an annual rev- about the global initiaenue stream of $1 million. tive work. I think it’s very Along with that, Neu says important for our students the district will continue to to have a global experience. push forward on making This move is huge for our sure students have exposure students.” to a second language as Board member Danny part of the Global Learning Peterson appreciated Neu’s Initiative. forthrightness about some “Utah is the first state of the district’s struggles, in the nation to adopt and expressed his feelings an aggressive that some of the second language goals set the bar program,” the awfully high. superintendent “I appreciate noted. “And so your candidness Gregg Roberts, in talking about language immerwhere we’re at in sion specialist the district,” he with the Utah state said. “We’re doing office of educabusiness with eyes tion, says that wide open around ‘Monolingualism “I believe that every here, and we want is the illiteracy of student should be in to know what the the 21st century.’” a world language. hard facts are.

Neu said some ... They need to With some of of the goals of the the goals you’ve be bi-literate and Global Learning given, to me, that Initiative include: bilingual.” Rob Neu, is a lot of heavy Superintendent, FWPS • Learning lifting. I look at from internationthis and think, al educators. this is going to be • Developing internaa monumental task. But, tional partnerships through like you said, I feel if we see sister school programs and one ‘ship’ rise, we’re going the like. to see the whole district rise • Student and staff exto a whole new level.” changes.

Board member Claire • A comprehensive lanWilson also chimed in. guage program that begins “I’m thoroughly excited in kindergarten or even and I know this is incredearlier. ibly important work,” “I believe that every Wilson said. “I know it’s student should be in a going to make a difference. world language,” Neu said, And I know if we provide adding that students need what we need to those who experience studying abroad. need it most, others will “They need to be bi-literate benefit also. And it’s our job and bilingual.” to create that landscape and the opportunity for those Board reaction things to happen.”

Federal Way School “We are on the verge of Board members were all becoming the ‘global dissupportive of Neu’s vision. trict’ and I appreciate your “I think all the targets are work,” board member Ed very bold and courageous Barney said.

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NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS) Proposed Text Amendments to Federal Way Revised Code Title 19 ‘Zoning & Development Code’ Related to Urban Agriculture (Non-Project Action) File No: 13-100904-00-SE Description: Proposed text amendments to the city’s zoning and development code that would allow for urban agricultural uses, including community gardens, pea patches, urban farms, farm stands, and cottage food operation uses. Scope of changes may also specify requirements in consideration of site size and zoning district where urban agriculture uses may locate.

Location: Citywide Applicant: Department of Community and Economic Development Lead Agency: City of Federal Way Staff Contact: Senior Planner Janet Shull, AICP, 253-835-2644 The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment, and an environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist, Federal Way Comprehensive Plan, and other municipal policies, plans, rules, and regulations designated as a basis for exercise of substantive authority under the State Environmental Policy Act pursuant to RCW 43.31C.110. This information is available to the public on request.

Further information regarding this action is available to the public upon request from the Department of Community Development Services.

This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2); the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the date below. Comments must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on September 13, 2013.

Unless modified by the city, this determination will become final following the above comment deadline. Any person aggrieved of the city’s final determination may file an appeal with the city within 14 days of the above comment deadline. You may appeal this determination to the Federal Way City Clerk at the City of Federal Way (33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003) no later than 5:00 p.m. on September 27, 2013, by a written letter stating the reason for the appeal of the determination. You should be prepared to make specific factual objections.

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NOTICE OF MASTER LAND USE APPLICATION Project Name: High Point Mixed Use Project Description: Proposed mixed use development that includes 308 multi-family residential units, 18,440 square feet ground floor retail, stormwater facilities, parking, landscaping and new road improvements.

Applicant: Jack Hunden, Devco Inc. Project Location: 1066 South 320th Street, Federal Way, WA 98003 Date Application Received: August 8, 2013 Date Determined Complete: August 30, 2013 Date of Notice of Application: August 30, 2013 Comment Due Date: September 16, 2013 Permits Under Review: Use Process III (File 13103505-UP); Environmental Determination (File 13-103506-SE); and Transportation Concurrency (File 13-102182-CN) Existing Environmental Documents: Wellhead Protection Map (May 2013) Required Studies: Traffic Impact Analysis; Preliminary Technical Information Report; and Parking Study.

Development Regulations Used for Project Mitigation: Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) Title 14, “Environmental Policy;” Title 16 “Surface Water Management,” and Title 19, “Zoning and Development Code” Public Comment & Appeals: Any person may submit written comments regarding the application to the Director of Community and Economic Development by 5:00 p.m. on September 16, 2013. Only persons who submit written comments to the Director (address below) or specifically request a copy of the decision, may appeal the decision. Details of appeal procedures for the requested land use decision will be included with the written decision.

Availability of File: The official project file and environmental documents are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department of Community and Economic Development, 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003.

Staff Contact: Matthew Herrera - Associate Planner; 253-835-2643 Published in the Federal Way Mirror August 30, 2013.

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PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Proposed Code Amendments Related to Provisions for Allowing Departures from Required Community Design Guidelines in all Zoning Districts Proposed Zoning Code Amendments Related to Urban Agriculture (Non-Project Actions) The City of Federal Way Planning Commission will conduct two public hearings on Wednesday, September 18, 2013, starting at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers (33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003), one will deliberate on amending Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) 19.115.020 to implement provisions to allow departures from the specific or numeric standards contained in the Community Design Guidelines.

The other public hearing will deliberate on amendments to the FWRC regarding Urban Agriculture.

The official files are available for public review at the Department of Community Development Services (address above). Staff reports will be available to the public on September 11, 2013.

During the public hearing, the Planning Commission will take testimony from city staff and interested citizens. Any person may submit written comments prior to the hearing, or present them to the Planning Commission during the hearing, and/or may appear at the public hearing to give verbal testimony.

For additional information regarding these proposed amendments, please contact Contract Planner Jim Harris at jim.harris@cityoffederalway.com, or 253-835-2652 regarding the Community Design Guidelines. Please contact Senior Planner Janet Shull at 253-835-2644, or janet.shull@cityoffederalway.com regarding Urban Agriculture.

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City of Federal Way Notice of Public Hearing PROPOSED 2014 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN

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NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Federal Way Human Services Commission will conduct a public hearing on Monday, September 30, 2013, at 5:30 p.m. in the Hylebos Conference Room on the second floor at City Hall (33325 8th Avenue S, Federal Way, Washington 98003) on the proposed Program Year (PY) 2014 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan.

The City of Federal Way expects to receive $576,450 in CDBG funds for the program year 2014 (January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014) and to reallocate approximately $257,541 in prior year funds for the purposes of undertaking a variety of projects meeting one of the three national objectives - 1) benefit low and moderate income persons, 2) aid in the prevention or elimination of slums and blight, or 3) meet other community development needs having a particular urgency.

Detailed information about the proposed PY 2014 CDBG ANNUAL ACTION PLAN and the proposed projects will be available for review beginning August 30, 2013, during regular business hours at the Mayor’s Office (33325 8th Avenue S, Federal Way, WA 98003) and online at http://www.cityoffederalway.com/humanservices. For additional information, please contact Jay Bennett, Community Services Manager, at 253-835-2650, during normal business hours.

Written comments on Federal Way’s proposed PY 2014 CDBG ANNUAL ACTION PLAN and proposed projects will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Monday, September 30, 2013, and may be forwarded to: City of Federal Way, Attn: Jay D. Bennett, 33325 8th Avenue S, Federal Way, WA 98003. Any person may present written comments to the Human Services Commission during the hearing, and/or may appear at the public hearing to give public testimony.

Reasonable accommodations at the public hearing such as sign language interpretation or alternate formats for printed materials are available for individuals with disabilities with advance notice. City Hall complies with the American With Disabilities Act. Please call Denise Catalano at (253) 835-2651 at least two business days in advance to request accommodation. For TDD relay service call 1-800-833-6388/TDD or 1-800-8336384/voice. This notice will be translated into alternate formats for individuals with disabilities and/or alternate languages upon request.

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Our annual preview of the major local high school fall sports, from all of the Federal Way Schools Federal Way Eagles Coach: John Meagher Last year’s record: 11-1 (first in SPSL South) Top returners: Jr. Chico McClatcher, RB, (5-8, 180); Sr. Keenan Curran, QB/DB, (6-2, 190); Sr. Jay-Tee Tiuli, OL/DL, (6-3, 300); Sr. Eric Ah Fua, FB/DL, (5-9, 245); Jr. Jared Pulu, OT/LB, (6-3, 235); Sr. David Tiumalu, C/LB, (5-11, 245).

Key newcomers: Sr. Ryan Gnoinsky, WR, (6-1, 165); Sr. Travis Martin, OLB, (6-0, 185).

Thomas Jefferson Raiders Coach: Dean Peck Last year’s record: 3-7 (seventh in SPSL North) Top returners: Sr. Niko Delacruz, QB, (6-0, 185); Sr. Nate Pardo, OT, (6-3, 270); Sr. Shane Seuamae, FB/LB, (5-11, 270); Sr. Philip Cuadros, WR/DB, (6-0, 180).

Key newcomers: Jr. Zach Grayson, RB, (6-2, 200); Soph. Justin Madden, WR/DB, (5-9, 170).

Todd Beamer Titans Coach: Darren McKay Last year’s record: 3-7 (eighth in SPSL South) Top returners: Jr. Brody Martinez, RB, (5-10, 186); Sr. Anthony Allen, WR/DB, (5-9, 170); Sr. Chase McKenzie, OL, (5-10, 222); Sr. Adrian Shocks, WR, (6-1, 165); Jr. Jason Vaafuti, FB, (5-8, 192); Sr. Marcus Schimmelfennig, DB, (5-9, 173); Jr. Deshay Ware, DB, (5-10, 175); Jr. Chris Fa’amalele, DL, (5-11, 258); Sr. Cody Rousseau, LB, (5-11, 177); Jr. Jordan Jennings, LB, (6-2, 212); Jr. Kepa Sharpe, DL, (5-9, 213); Sr. Peter Lee, OL, (6-1, 231).

Key newcomer: Jr. Taylor Davis, QB, (6-1, 170).

Decatur Gators Coach: Leon Hatch Last year’s record: 2-8 (fifth in SPSL 3A) Top returners: Sr. Noel Maafala, RB/LB, (6-1, 240); Jr. Isaiah Hatch, QB, (5-9, 172); Jr. Marlon Andrews, OL/DE, (6-3, 325); Jr. Isaiah Diggs, RB/ DB, (5-6, 160); Jr. Teban Mansary, OT/DL, (6-1, 302); Sr. Nelson David, OG/DE, (6-1, 260); Sr. Devin Brown, RB/WR, (5-10, 185); Sr. Josiah (Eki) Goulding, LB, (6-1, 235); Sr. Jared Cooper, LB, (6-1, 210); Jr. Keandre Blackshire, S, (5-11, 175); Sr. Max Henry, SS, (6-2, 195).

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Football preview: Eagles hoping to soar Federal Way hasn’t lost SPSL game since 2010; Decatur, Beamer and TJ return plenty of talent

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The Federal Way Eagles’ football program has become the goldstandard in the South Puget Sound League South Division.

The Eagles have cruised to the last two SPSL South Division titles with perfect records, and their last regular season loss came during the 2010 season.

And it looks like that dominance should continue this year.

After rolling through last season with 11 wins in a row and the second-ranking in the state, Federal Way lost to Camas in the Class 4A quarterfinals.

The Eagles only return five starters from that team on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball, but still have a massive amount of talent coming back.

Despite losing those six starters on both offense and defense, including four Division-I signees, the Eagles might be a better allaround team than last year. A bulk of the improvement should come on both the offensive and defensive lines.

“We graduated a lot of skill players last year, so our current

skill players don’t have as much experience as we did last year,” head coach John Meagher said.

“Our line play should be improved from last year as we are bringing back three offensive linemen and all three of our interior defensive linemen.”

Back are linemen Jay-Tee Tiuli, David Tiumalu, Eric Ah Fua and Jared Pulu, who will be clearing holes. Tiuli is the biggest and best of the bunch. The 6-foot-3, 300-pounder will play on both sides of the ball and is already listed on the MaxPreps 2013 Washington Preseason All-State Team as a defensive lineman.

“Jay-Tee should command a double-team on every play,” Meagher said.

And, like a season ago, the Eagles will still have plenty of explosive firepower at the skill positions. Despite losing playmakers like leading rusher Ezekiel McNeal, leading passer Evan Elliott and their two leading receivers, Mike Tate and D’Londo Tucker, the Eagles still have a pair of players capable of scoring every time they touch the ball.

Senior Keenan Curran will take over duties at quarterback and junior Chico McClatcher might be the most dynamic player in the entire state.

“They are both explosive players that can score with the ball in their hands at any time or place on the field,” Meagher said.

McClatcher finished with 615

Federal Way junior Chico McClatcher might be the most explosive player in the state this season. The running back already has an offer from Washington. file photo yards on just 62 carries at running back, including six touchdown runs. He also caught 11 passes for 337 yards, including seven touchdown catches. He also returned four punts for touchdowns and averaged 31 yards per return.

Defensively, Curran was also named to the Max Preps Preseason All-State Team as a free safety. The 6-foot-2, 190-pounder won the state triple jump title in the spring and will be the Eagles’ center fielder on defense.

The linebacking corps will

include Pulu, Tiumala and Travis Martin, among others. It’s a group that will benefit from the talent on the defensive line.

Federal Way will open its SPSL South title defense by traveling to Puyallup to take on the Rogers Rams on Friday, Sept. 6.

Decatur Gators

The Gators return a ton of players from last year’s team that won two games in the rugged SPSL 3A Division. Head coach Leon Hatch [ more football page 35 ]

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Sep 24 Todd Beamer Sep 26 @ Federal Way Sep 28 TJ Invitational Oct 1 @ Curtis Oct 3 Auburn Oct 7 Auburn Riverside Oct 9 @ Todd Beamer All matches start at 3:30 p.m.

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Sep 6 Kentlake Sep 13 Kentwood Sep 19 @ Kent Meridian Sep 27 @ Todd Beamer Oct 3 Auburn Riverside Oct 10 @ Auburn Oct 18 Mt. Rainier Oct 25 @ Kentridge Nov 1 @ Tahoma All games at 7 p.m.

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Sep 5 @ Curtis Sep 10 Todd Beamer Sep 12 @ Auburn Riverside Sep 17 Auburn Sep 19 @ Thomas Jefferson Sep 24 Curtis Sep 26 @ Todd Beamer Oct 1 Auburn Riverside Oct 3 @ Auburn Oct 8 Thomas Jefferson All matches start at 3:15 p.m.

Girls Soccer

Sep 10 Sep 17 Sep 19 Sep 24 Sep 26 Oct 1 Oct 3 Oct 5 Oct 8 Oct 15 Oct 17 Oct 22 Oct 24 Oct 26 Oct 29 Oct 31

Bethel @ Graham Kapowsin @ Spanaway Lake Emerald Ridge @ Rogers (Puyallup) @ Curtis Puyallup Todd Beamer @ Bethel Graham Kapowsin Spanaway Lake @ Emerald Ridge Rogers (Puyallup) Curtis @ Puyallup @ Todd Beamer

Girls Swimming

Sep 17 @ Curtis Sep 20 @ Autumn Relays Rogers Sep 26 @ Auburn Oct 3 @ Thomas Jefferson Oct 10 Auburn Riverside Oct 15 Todd Beamer All meets start at 3:30 p.m.

Girls Volleyball

Sep 10 Sep 12 Sep 17 Sep 19 Sep 24 Sep 26 Oct 1 Oct 3

Renton Decatur Auburn @ Thomas Jefferson Mt. Rainier @ Curtis @ Spanaway Lake Rogers (Puyallup)

Oct 14 Bethel Oct 16 @ Graham Kapowsin Oct 22 Emerald Ridge Oct 24 @ Puyallup Oct 29 @ Todd Beamer All matches start at 7:15 p.m.

Girls Cross Country

Sep 18 @ Bethel Curtis Sep 25 @ Emerald Ridge

Spanaway Lake Oct 9 @ Graham Kapowsin

Rogers (Puyallup) Oct 16 Puyallup

Todd Beamer Oct 29 @ Ravens’ Classic All meets start at 4 p.m.

Beamer

Football

Sep 7 Sep 14 Sep 20 Sep 27 Oct 4 Oct 11 Oct 17 Oct 25 Oct 31

Puyallup Rogers (Puyallup) @ Spanaway Lake Thomas Jefferson Curtis @ Federal Way Emerald Ridge @ Graham Kapowsin @Bethel

Boys Golf

Sep 5 @ Auburn Riverside Sep 10 Federal Way Sep 12 Auburn Sep 17 @ Thomas Jefferson Sep 19 Curtis Sep 24 Auburn Riverside Sep 26 @ Federal Way Oct 1 @ Auburn Oct 3 Thomas Jefferson Oct 8 @ Curtis All matches start at 3:15 p.m.

Boys Tennis

Sep 10 Auburn Riverside Sep 12 @ Auburn Sep 17 @Federal Way Sep 19 Curtis Sep 24 @ Thomas Jefferson Sep 26 @ Auburn Riverside Oct 1 Auburn Oct 3 Federal Way Oct 7 @ Curtis Oct 9 Thomas Jefferson All matches start at 3:30 p.m.

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Sep 18 Graham Kapowsin

Spanaway Lake Sep 25 @Rogers (Puyallup) Curtis Oct 9 @ Emerald Ridge Bethel Oct 16 @ Federal Way Puyallup Oct 26 @ SPSL Championships Oct 29 @ Ravens’ Classic Nov 2 @West Central Districts

Girls Golf

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Sep 19 Thomas Jefferson Sep 20 @ Autumn Relays Rogers Sep 26 @ Auburn Riverside Oct 3 Auburn Oct 10 Curtis Oct 15 @ Federal Way All meets start at 3:30 p.m.

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Spanaway Lake Sep 25 @Rogers (Puyallup) Curtis

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Decatur Gators

Football

Sep 5 Wilson, Woodrow Sep 12 @ Renton Sep 21 Battle Ground Sep 27 @ Heritage Oct 4 @ Lakes Oct 10 Bonney Lake Oct 18 @ Peninsula Oct 25 Auburn Mountainview Oct 31 Enumclaw All game start at 7 p.m.

Boys Golf

Sep 9 @ Peninsula Sep 12 @ Bonney Lake Sep 17 @ Enumclaw Sep 19 Lakes Sep 24 @ Auburn Mountainview Sep 26 Peninsula Oct 1 Bonney Lake Oct 3 Enumclaw Oct 8 @ Lakes Oct 10 Auburn Mountainview All matches start at 3:15 p.m.

Boys Tennis

Sep 13 Sep 16 Sep 18

Auburn Mountainview @ Lakes Enumclaw

Sep 20 @ Bonney Lake Sep 23 Peninsula Sep 25 @ Auburn Mountainview Sep 27 Lakes Sep 30 @ Enumclaw Oct 4 Bonney Lake Oct 7 @ Peninsula All matches start at 3:30 p.m.

Cross Country

Sep 25 @ Enumclaw Oct 2 Lakes Oct 9 Peninsula Oct 16 @ Auburn Mountainview

Bonney Lake All meets start at 4 p.m.

Girls Golf

Sep 10 Peninsula Sep 12 @ Bonney Lake Sep 17 Enumclaw Sep 19 @ Lakes Sep 24 Auburn Mountainview Sep 26 @ Peninsula Oct 1 Bonney Lake Oct 3 @ Enumclaw Oct 8 Lakes Oct 10 @ Auburn Mountainview All matches start at 3:15 p.m.

Girls Soccer

Sep 25 Oct 1 Oct 3 Oct 8 Oct 10 Oct 15 Oct 18 Oct 22

@ Highline @ Peninsula @ Bonney Lake Auburn Mountainview Enumclaw @ Lakes Peninsula Bonney Lake

The Decatur girls soccer team will open up its SPSL league season on Sept. 25 when they travel to Highline High School. file photo Oct 24 Oct 29 Oct 31

@ Auburn Mountainview @ Enumclaw Lakes

Girls Swimming

Sep 12 Peninsula Sep 19 Bonney Lake Sep 26 @ Enumclaw Oct 3 Lakes Oct 10 @ Auburn Mountainview Nov 2 3A Meet @ Peninsula All meets start at 3:30 p.m.

Volleyball

Sep 9 Sep 10

Foster @ Mt. Rainier

Sep 12 @ Federal Way Sep 16 @ Stadium Sep 26 @ Peninsula Sep 30 Bonney Lake Oct 2 @ Lakes Oct 7 Thomas Jefferson Oct 8 Enumclaw Oct 10 @ Auburn Mountainview Oct 15 Peninsula Oct 17 @ Bonney Lake Oct 21 Lakes Oct 23 @ Enumclaw Oct 29 Auburn Mountainview All matches start at 7:15 p.m.

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brings back an amazing 17 starters, including nine on the offensive side of the ball and eight on defense.

Leading the list is senior Noel Maafala. Last year, he was a bruising runner for the Gators. The 6-foot-1, 240-pounder led Decatur with 703 yards and eight touchdowns. Maafala had a pair of 100-yard games, including 102 yards and two touchdowns against Enumclaw. He was a firstteam, All-SPSL 3A Division selection.

Maafala, along with junior running back Isaiah Diggs and junior quarterback Isaiah Hatch, will have plenty of beef on the offensive line.

The line will be anchored

by Marlon Andrews, Teban Mansary and Nelson David.

Andrews stands 6-3 and weighs 325 pounds; Mansary is 6-1, 302; and David is 6-1, 260. The Gators will also count on senior running back/wide receiver Devin Brown to make some plays. “(Andrews) is big, fast and quick,” Hatch said.

“He did well against top linemen at the Oregon State University football camp.”

Defensively, the Gators

will also be strong up front with the same threesome playing on the line. The linebacking crew will be led

by Josiah (Eki) Goulding and Jared Cooper, and a strong defensive backfield will include Diggs, Deandre Blackshire and Max Henry.

Decatur opens its season with a non-league game against the Wilson Rams on Thursday, Sept. 5, at Federal Way Memorial Stadium.

Todd Beamer Titans

The Titans also bring back plenty of talent from a season ago for second-year head coach Darren McKay. Beamer returns eight starters on both sides of the ball for a team that finished 3-7.

The returning starters, along with a year to assimilate to new head coach Darren McKay, should make for a better year at Beamer.

McKay was hired less than two months before the start of the 2012 season after former head coach David Sundheim unexpectedly resigned. McKay coached Gig Harbor for 12 years.

“We began training one week after the season ended,” McKay said about the Titans. “We still have work to do, but our gains in strength are noticeable.”

Offensively, the Titans return a bulk of their playmakers from a season ago and should be led by junior running back Brody Martinez. The 5-foot-10, 186-pounder is slated to get a bulk of the carries. He was a trade-off starter and return man a season ago for the Titans.

Also back is Anthony Allen, who led Beamer in rushing yards and touchdowns last year; leading wide receiver Adrian Shocks; and quarterback Taylor Davis. The Titans will also be better up front on the offensive line.

McKay moved a pair of former fullbacks, Peter Lee and Chris Fa’amalele, onto the line.

“That has made us more athletic and physical up front,” McKay said.

Defensively, the Titans should be led by cornerback Marcus Schimmelfennig. He finished with three interceptions a season ago and is Beamer’s best cover corner, according to McKay. Also back will be linebackers Cody Rousseau and Jordan Jennings, along with linemen Fa’amalele and Kepa Sharpe. Also back are defensive backs Dashay Ware and Allen.

The Titans open the season at 1 p.m. Sept. 7 at Sparks Stadium against the Puyallup Vikings.

cruz is an “amazing athlete Ty Williams. with great speed,” according Defensively, Jefferson to Peck. should again be led by Delacruz will be handing senior Shane Seuamae. The the ball off to junior run5-11, 270-pounder led the ning back Zach Grayson.

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