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OPINION | Federal Way Flashback: The fast life, high times of Balch [6] Roegner: Ferrell unpredictable at midterm [6] COMMUNITY | Parent, OneAmerica support language access [8] POLICE | Man shot in legs near business [10]

SPORTS | Federal Way beats FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2016 | 75¢ Curtis in SPSL Championship [4]

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Industrial Realty Group purchases Weyerhaeuser property

BY RAECHEL DAWSON rdawson@fedwaymirror.com

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he 430-acre Weyerhaeuser property in Federal Way has

sold.

Industrial Realty Group, LLC, closed on the deal, which was $70.5 million, on Tuesday, according to city of Federal Way spokesman Steve McNey. John Mase, the CEO of Industrial Realty Group,

said his company’s experience in redeveloping corporate campuses and leasing is “extensive.”

“We understand the importance this site has in Federal Way and the region,” Mase said in a news release. “The architecture and surrounding land is impressive and will be highly-desirable for future tenants. We are also excited about forging ahead with the city in preparation for

the property’s next chapter.”

Weyerhaeuser officials announced in August 2014 that they would move their Federal Way-based headquarters to Seattle in mid-to-late 2016, citing the too-large 430-acre campus and lack of enough talent in Federal Way as the main reasons for that decision.

Officials have since confirmed they will make the move to 200 Occidental [ more IRG, page 21 ]

Federal Way officials said Tuesday the Weyerhaeuser campus was bought by Industrial Realty Group, a real estate investment and development firm. Courtesy of Bruce Honda

KeyBank robbed twice in week

FWPS tech levy poised for passage

BY JASON LUDWIG

BY RAECHEL DAWSON

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Federal Way police are investigating two bank robberies that occurred twice within one week at the same bank.

At 1:26 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 9, the KeyBank, located at 32400 Pacific Highway S., was robbed by a suspect described as either a Pacific Islander or Native American male, about 5-feet 9-inches tall, weighing between 170180 pounds. The suspect demanded money before fleeing on foot, cash in hand, eastbound.

Federal Way Police Department Commander Brett Hatfield said the suspect didn’t mention a weapon and a K-9 track was unsuccessful.

That same KeyBank had [ more ROBBERY, page 2 ]

Community thanks voters

Citizens for Federal Way Schools members, parents, teachers and students waved signs on Wednesday at South 320th Street and Military Road South, thanking voters for voting ‘yes’ on the Federal Way Public Schools’ technology replacement levy. The levy received approximately 61 percent , 9,833 ‘yes’ votes. Photos

Federal Way voters appear ready to approve Proposition 1, a levy to fund technology infrastructure for Federal Way Public Schools students, by a comfortable margin.

Updated ballot tallies released Wednesday evening showed Proposition 1 passing with 61.2 percent of the vote for “Yes” and 38.8 percent for “No,” or 9,833 votes to 6,225.

King County Elections officials said ballotcounting would continue through Friday, and the results will be certified Feb. 19.

Federal Way Public Schools officials say the six-year, $26.4 million levy will pay for technology like wireless and wired network infrastructure and hardware like computers and tablets.

It replaces the district’s existing technology levy, which was approved in 2010 and replaced the district voters have re-approved in every such election since 2004.

“The larger community of Federal Way recognizes the importance of ensuring our 22,500 student-scholars are tech-literate,” said Federal Way Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Tammy Campbell. “The current passing rate of the technology levy is proof of their commitment to our student-scholars.”

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Lunar New Year Celebration The Korean School of Federal Way held a Lunar New Year Celebration Saturday, Feb. 6 at the Federal Way Public Academy.

Traditional colored envelopes were handed out to students and a feast was enjoyed by all of traditional Korean foods.

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[ ROBBERY from page 1 ] just been robbed at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 5. That robbery suspect was described as a white male in his late20s with a scruffy beard who was wearing a beige shirt and blue jeans. He presented a note during the robbery, and Hatfield said no weapons were involved and no one was injured.

“It’s not common for the

same bank to be robbed two times in one week,” Hatfield said. “It’s very uncommon.”

However, he said there is currently no indication that the bank robberies are connected.

“Officers are aware this bank has been hit a couple times within the last week,” he said. “Sector officers have been briefed of that and will address it accord-

ingly to the degree they can.”

Federal Way saw a total of three bank robberies last year, the same amount that’s occurred in less than two months in 2016.

In January, a suspect robbed a Federal Way Wells Fargo. Hatfield said that suspect is thought to be involved in other robberies in different cities.

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TODD BEAMER ALUM NAMED GNAC ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Current Western Washington University student athlete Emma Blauser has been selected as one of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Athletes of the Week in her sport for the period of Feb. 1-7.

Blauser, a member of the WWU softball team, helped lead the Vikings to a 3-2 opening weekend of the season at the Desert Stinger Classic in Las Vegas. The senior third baseman batted .583 (7-for-12) with 6 runs scored, 2 doubles, 2 home runs and 3 RBIs while starting each game. She also recorded 14 assists and 7 putouts (1 error) in 22 total chances on defense at the hot corner.

This is the first Athlete of the Week honor for Blauser, who has appeared in 114 career games (95 starts) for WWU. Contact and sports submissions: Terrence Hill thill@federalwaymirror.com or 253-336-5349

Federal Way outlasts Curtis in championship thriller

BY TERRENCE HILL thill@fedwaymirror.com

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he top seed for the district tournament and the South Puget Sound League title were on the line, but the game felt like it belonged in the state tournament as Federal Way edged Curtis 63-61 on Thursday at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Leading 61-50 with just under 4:30 left to play, the Eagles looked like they were going to cruise to the finish.

The Vikings had other ideas as they cut the lead to one point with a 10-0 run over the next three minutes.

Federal Way took a 60-second timeout after John Moore’s field goal which brought the score to 61-60. It paid off as they settled down and Marcus Stephens was able to find some space and knock down a jump shot to give the Eagles a three-point cushion.

After a missed attempt

by Curtis’ Aushanti PottsWoods, another timeout was called. This time, Curtis picked up a steal, but Federal Way’s Ferron Flavors fouled Glenn Jordan to stop the easy basket.

It paid off as Jordan missed the second of his two free throws.

The Vikings immediately got in the face of each Eagles player who touched the ball as they tried to create another turnover.

Federal Way was able to get the ball to D’Jimon Jones just past midcourt.

Potts-Woods, Curtis’ leading scorer with 26 points, charged in a little too hard and picked up his fifth foul

instead of the ball.

D’Jimon Jones was fouled again after the ensuing inbound to send him to the line for a 1-and-1, but he missed the front end.

With a little under 15 seconds left, Curtis tried to find a quick basket to tie the game. Moore went for a driving layup, but Stephens was able to come away with a steal.

Stephens went to the line with around five seconds left in the game. Like D’Jimon Jones, he missed the front end of the 1-and-1.

Jordan grabbed the rebound for Curtis and race down the court for the final shot of the game. He attempted a layup from the right side of the basket, but just as he let it go, D’Jimon Jones sent it flying out of bounds with a monstrous block as the buzzer sounded.

“I was pleased with the defensive effort,” Federal Way head coach Jerome Collins said. “I was pleased with it in the fourth quarter particularly. We definitely had some big stops at the end.”

I wasn’t pleased with how we handled the ball. We had three possessions where we turned the ball over and, obviously, we did a terrible job sealing the game from the free throw line. If we would have just taken care of the ball, it wouldn’t have been an ending like that.”

Since their 66-59 win over Corona Del Sol of Arizona on Dec. 29, no team has finished within single digits of the Federal Way boys basketball team.

For Eagles head coach Jerome Collins who likes to

D’Jimon Jones blocks Glenn Jordan’s final shot attempt as time expires during Federal Way’s 63-61 win over Curtis for the SPSL Championship at the ShoWare Center in Kent on Feb. 4. TERRENCE HILL, the Mirror keep his teams hungry for competition, the Vikings provided exactly what he was looking for.

The Vikings started the game taking a 20-6 lead in the first quarter. Federal Way scored the final five points of the first quarter to bring the deficit down to nine points.

It was the beginning of a 19-2 run for the Eagles.

They took a brief 21-20 lead before Curtis finally scored again.

“They have a no-die attitude and I really like that,” Collins said. “We haven’t been down very much. In Arizona we got down to Corona Del Sol and we came back in that one. It was a good experience for us. I think our kids will be better as they understand it.”

Federal Way had trouble containing Potts-Woods who scored 18 in the first half. He got into foul

trouble early and it, along with Federal Way clamping down its defense, slowed his production in the second half.

The Vikings led 32-30 at the half.

Along with his 26 points, Potts-Woods had seven rebounds and three blocks for Curtis. Moore and Jordan both had nine points, three rebounds and two steals for the Vikings.

Jalen McDaniels led the Eagles with 18 points, eight rebounds and four blocks before fouling out late in the fourth quarter.

Stephens finished with 12 points, three assists and two steals. Christian Jones finished with 11 points and seven rebounds.

The win earned Federal Way the SPSL’s top seed to the West Central District tournament, while Curtis went on to defeat Kentwood 66-63 on Saturday to earn the second seed.

Curtis (20-2) defeated Kentlake (12-10) 83-45 in the first round of districts on Wednesday.

Federal Way (22-0) beat Yelm (9-12) 78-41 in their first round matchup on Wednesday.

The Eagles play Timberline (13-7) tonight at 6 p.m. at Auburn Mountainview High School in a winner-tostate game.

JEFFERSON FALLS TO PUYALLUP, LOSES IN FIRST ROUND OF DISTRICTS

The Thomas Jefferson Raiders fell to Puyallup 52-39 in their SPSL tournament match up on Saturday.

The loss earned them the sixth seed into the West Central Distrtict tournament.

It was the second time the Vikings defeated the Raiders this season. Previously, Jefferson lost its season opener to Puyallup 54-30. [ more BASKETBALL, page 5 ]

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Todd Beamer dominates Curtis defensively in SPSL Championship

BY TERRENCE HILL thill@fedwaymirror.com

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he Todd Beamer girls basketball team has had a goal all year to improve on their third-place finish last season in the state tournament.

If their performance in the South Puget Sound League title game is any indication, they are well on their way to doing so as they defeated the Curtis Vikings 55-31 at the ShoWare Center in Kent on Feb. 4.

A stellar defensive effort in the first quarter shut down any hopes the Vikings had at pulling the upset.

Curtis had six field goal attempts in the first quarter to go with its 10 turnovers.

Beamer capitalized on their disruptive defense by burying the Vikings with a barrage of points.

They led 23-0 at the end of the first quarter.

The Titans were 7-15 from the floor in the first quarter. They added six more points from the free throw line where they were 6-7.

For the majority of that first quarter, Beamer star player Nia

Alexander was sitting on the bench because of a couple of early fouls she picked up. Still, the Titans did not slow down.

“We wanted to come out and make a statement,” Beamer head coach Corey Alexander said. “The statement that Todd Beamer is ready to play.”

Curtis’ first point came at the 7:38 mark of the second quarter on a free throw by Anna Matz.

The rest of the game was a bit more even, but the ending was never in doubt for the Titans. Curtis outscored Beamer 14-10 in the second quarter, but it was the only quarter they won. Beamer would outscore Curtis 32-31 over the final three quarters of the game.

Makenna Woodfolk led the way for the Titans, nearly notching a double-double. The University of Hawaii-bound senior finished with 16 points, nine rebounds, four steals and a block.

Nia Alexander also bounced back after her short first quarter.

She was the Titans second-leading scorer with 15 points.

Bria Rice led the team in steals with five. She also added six points.

In all, Beamer forced Curtis to

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Puyallup (18-6) earned the fifth seed with the win. They defeated South Kitsap (8-12), the fourth seed from the Narrows, in the first round on Wednesday.

Jefferson (11-12) hosted Timberline, the third seed from the Narrows, in the first round of districts on Wednesday.

The Raiders lost 52-48 and must win three straight loserout games to make it to the state playoffs now.

They play Yelm tonight at 6 p.m. at Stadium High School.

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turn the ball over 22 times during the game.

“I think our girls played an awesome game,” Corey Alexander said. “That’s the way Todd Beamer should be playing. We’ve still got work to do, but we’re getting there.”

Jalaiya Fredrick led the Vikings with 15 points and three steals.

Kaelin Williams-Kennedy added 11 points and nine rebounds.

Beamer improved to 18-2 on the season with the win and captured their second consecutive SPSL title.

Their two losses this season have come at the hands of 3A powers Lynnwood and Bellevue. “[Those losses] showed us a lot about where we’re at,” Corey Alexander said. “We can’t just walk in and think that the other team is going to be intimidated. I think our team grew [since then].”

With the win, the Titans earned the top seed to the West Central District tournament from the SPSL. Curtis (15-6) fell to Kentlake (17-4) on Saturday and earned the third seed. They hosted Bethel (119) on Thursday after the Mirror’s publishing deadline.

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The Eagles found themselves

After a tough loss to Jefferson in their tiebreaker on Feb. 2, Todd Beamer bounced back with a 72-67 win over Spanaway Lake.

Patrick Kennedy led the way for the Titans with a doubledouble as he scored 15 points and had 11 rebounds.

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Bria Rice races to the other end of the court after a steal in the first quarter of Todd Beamer’s 55-31 win over Curtis for the SPSL Championship at the ShoWare Center in Kent on Feb. 4. TERRENCE HILL, the Mirror on the losing end when they faced Puyallup in their SPSL tournament matchup on Saturday.

The Vikings won 49-22 and clinched the fifth seed to districts.

Federal Way will be the sixth.

Puyallup (15-8) hosted Timberline (9-11), the fourth seed out of the Narrows, in the first round of the district tournament on Thursday after the Mirror’s publishing [ more PLAYOFFS, page 12 ]

Spanaway Lake (13-10) is the 10th seed from the SPSL for district playoffs. They lost to Bellarmine Prep (14-3), the top seeded Narrows team, in the first round of districts on Wednesday.

Beamer (15-8) faced Olympia (18-3), the second seed from the Narrows, for the first round of the tournament on Wednesday. They lost to the Bears 70-50.

The Titans play Emerald Ridge in a loser-out game tonight at 7:45 p.m. at Stadium High School.

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BY CHRIS GREEN For the Mirror

When Dick Balch began his Chevrolet and Fiat dealership on Pacific Highway South in Federal Way in 1969, the Puget Sound economy was at the beginning of a downward spiral. The region’s recession, fueled by massive layoffs at Boeing, was an inauspicious time to start a business, and Balch initially struggled. However by 1971, though the Boeing recession was still ongoing, Balch had managed a huge increase in sales.

The increase in sales was linked to his launching a series of commercials. Some aspects of these commercials varied, but they commonly showed him personally assaulting individual vehicles on his lot with a sledgehammer while laughing in a high-pitched manner. He commonly asked his viewers, “If you can’t trust your car dealer who can you trust?”

Balch became a local celebrity and attracted national attention, including an appearance on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and profiles in TV Guide and Time magazine. He emceed an annual event, the Easter Egg Scramble at Seattle Center. He offered himself as a mentor to local youth on the various problems facing them. Profits rose continually at his business.

The future seemed limitless.

A very dark cloud came over Balch’s horizon in the late 1970s as he was at the center of a kidnapping, rape and robbery case. The episode began during a four-and-a-half-hour stretch of the afternoon on April 21, 1978. During that period of time, four women, aged 16-31, who were employed to clean the house, were held hostage at Balch’s Redondo home by a masked man armed with a submachine gun. They were chained to pipes in Balch’s sauna, and one of them was raped. The raped woman was ordered to phone Balch, who was then at his car dealership. Balch was instructed to order his assistant to open a safe at a trailer he owned across the street from his business and retrieve from [ more BALCH page 27 ]

Ferrell unpredictable at the midterm

January marked the beginning of Mayor Jim Ferrell’s third year in office. The midterm is when incumbents start making plans for reelection by refining the message of their record and casting an eye toward possible opponents. In his State of the City address last week before the Federal Way Chamber of Commerce, Ferrell reminded community leaders of his two signature accomplishments: the Performing Arts and Events Center (PAEC) and the downtown park. It was an update on civic projects, but it was also an election kick off. Ferrell got a boost this week with the announcement of the sale of the Weyerhaeuser property.

Ferrell should be well-positioned to be reelected, but the candidate most likely to give Ferrell trouble is… Jim Ferrell.

Former Mayor Skip Priest served during a recession, and his success was judged not by the projects that were built, but by making less

budget cuts than the previous year. He was conservative status quo, while Ferrell was the agent of change. One person said, “Jim will make changes; we’ll have to hope they’re the right ones!” The comment wasn’t meant in a demeaning manner, but an observation of Ferrell’s fluid nature. Priest should have strolled to re-election in 2013. He didn’t because he made himself vulnerable, and Ferrell received the benefit. Ferrell knows this and doesn’t want to make the same mistakes.

But as we move toward 2017 and the mayoral election, we still aren’t certain of the answer to “who is Jim Ferrell?”

He has several accomplishments during his two years as mayor, but there have also been points of confusion about his goals and values and too many unforced errors.

He is likable,with a friendly smile and firm handshake, but his temper and thin skin hamper Bob Roegner

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To submit an item or photo for publication: email editor@federalwaymirror.com. Letters may be edited for style, clarity and length.

Tacoma methanol plant could impact Federal Way’s water source Some of us in Federal Way may not have heard of Tacoma’s efforts in building a manufacturing plant that will convert natural gas into methanol on Tacoma’s tide flats. Methanol will be shipped to China to help them reduce their need for coal in plastics manufactur-

ing, thus reducing greenhouse gases. This story is widely available by a simple Google search.

While this will help the world environment SOME, the impact on the local area will be great. The reduction of greenhouse gases in China will be a dot on a grand scale. Some of Federal Way’s water and sewer services are provided

by Tacoma Public Utilities.

The impact on water will be 10.4 million gallons daily, which is the current daily total water TPU uses and 1.4 million gallons of wastewater that will be dumped back into the sewer system.

While the above should concern all of us in Federal Way, there is something more concerning: Federal Way would be upwind if an explosion or leak were to happen. Northeast Tacoma and the Twin Lakes area

would be directly in the level 3 impact area.

The other issue is that even though there are new jobs that come with the plant, the plant will be owned by a Chinese corporation. China is currently purchasing much of the commercial real estate in Tacoma like they are in Seattle, making it unaffordable to live in the region.

Eventually Chinese investment will stifle economic growth here, and while it may take years, it will happen. It would be a good idea if you are concerned with this to send an email or letter to Tacoma’s mayor Marilyn Strickland, the Port of Tacoma commissioners and even King County Executive Dow Constantine asking them to stop this potential nightmare.

Mayor Jim Ferrell and our city council have serious

concerns about this project as well.

Randall Smith, Federal Way

Mr. Federal Way’s questionable remarks I am writing to the editor and publisher of the Mirror regarding the anonymous columnist Mr. Federal Way. In the Jan. 22 online edition of the Mirror I wrote the following in reply to an anonymous attack on our Mayor: “It is difficult to ascertain truth in an anonymous forum. Reading this makes me question the questioner.

Are there hidden motives here? If a person has an opportunity to ask an anonymous columnist an anony-

mous question, why would they use that opportunity to express something so negative? Why would they want to instill mistrust into our community like this?

We can choose to embrace the good efforts of Mayor Ferrell and respect his hard work filled with challenges, or we can read this slander without questioning the source. Anonymous negative attacks are not healthy, and not productive. It’s disappointing that the person that wrote this appears to have intentions of breaking down the public’s trust of our respected Mayor.”

The following week in the Jan. 29 edition of the Mirror, the anonymous columnist refers to the female staff, the advertising team, “like $20 prostitutes on dollar night…” and then compares them to animals.

In the same article, the writer makes offensive [ more LETTERS page 7 ]

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Q&A with Mr. Federal Way: Laying off the city, prep basketball and cooking Q

: What’s your infatuation with the city lately? Lay off them. They’re doing a good job.

A: You’re bringing out the New Yorker in me: Whaddaya gonna do? Seriously, it’s just their time in the barrel. I’m an equal opportunity abuser; when other items come up, I’ll aim that direction. It’s nothing personal. But look, you and I both know this isn’t the real question here. The question really is, “Mr. Federal Way, how are you so talented at writing?” Let’s steer this towards me. It’s the reason you read this column anyway. I tackle the issues and questions the Mirror’s still-on-theirdaddy’s-insurance reporters can’t or won’t handle. A lot of those are city-related. I’m just too good. So sue me. You’ll have to get in line.

Q: What’s your take on the Federal

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Way High School boys’ basketball team?

A: Those boys can play some hoops.

As I write this literary classic for the ages the boys are undefeated, ranked numero uno in the state and number XXIII in the nation according to USA Today. They have cobbled together tall guys, lanky guys, sharp-shooting guards and even players with apostrophes in their names.

They’ve got it all. I’ve got even money that says they steamroll through the SPSL Northwest Division en route to back-to-back 4A state titles. Now, before you fill up Mr. Federal Way’s inbox with letter after letter about not betting on prep sports, I say check the mirror. No, not this; your mirror. You are the same one that

remarks about his own wife. He uses his anonymous identity to encourage the public to march down to the Mayor’s office and “yell and scream” without justification as to how this could be of value, importance, or for any other reason than to upset the peace.

Last week in the Feb. 5 edition of the Mirror, Mr. Federal Way makes reference to girls by their body sizes and boasts of calling girls fat. Research shows that media can be profoundly influential in shaping images of young girls and young women. I am asking the editor and publisher to please not allow into print anything that could be considered demoralizing or hurtful, whether it is considered “satire” or not.

Thank you,

Sharry Edwards, Federal Way [ ROEGNER from page 6 ]

his ability. He has a dogged determination to improve downtown, but his impulsiveness caused the downtown park to be built before full planning could take place. It was then torn down. History is now being refined as a park in phases. There is great appreciation for the recognition of our veterans that the flag on 320th represents, but there are also those who think our expression should have included more input and more thoughtful dialog. A committee has been formed to look into other ideas. Ferrell cares about the city, but his political future is always first in the equation. He is not an easy person to define.

Is he a Democrat or Republican? He was a Republican, but switched to be a Democrat after he lost his first race to Priest and had to split the Republican vote. He has many Democratic supporters, but much of his financial support comes from Republican interests. Some question his compass, given his many contrasts. He may be closer to a populist who reacts to the currents around him.

He spent several years cultivating an image of opposition to the PAEC and wanted a public vote on the project. But once in office he became its biggest booster, and we never heard any more about a public vote. It will be a beautiful building and a nice addition to downtown, but Ferrell spent a lot of political capital on it. Construction is underway, although the city still doesn’t have all naming rights sold. Ferrell believes the division in the community on the PAEC is past history; it isn’t, and Ferrell’s previous opposition actually contributed to some voters remaining angered. Many worry about the long-term fiscal impact on the city.

While the PAEC and its funding were Ferrell’s highest priorities, several in the community felt his support for the homeless

has never bet on the Super Bowl either, huh? Yeah, I know. I found the last hotspot of Bible-toting Mormon readers on the planet, and they all read the Mirror. Yes, this. And, yes, I invoked a reference to God in a basketball question. Sermon over. You can skip church on Sunday and send me your tithe; at least you’ll know it’ll be going to a real entity. Let the email flood begin. I’m building my ark as we speak.

Q: I saw the recent food page that the Mirror did.

This was awesome. Can you guys do more of these?

A: Does Mr. Federal Way seem like someone who cooks? I suppose I do if throwing a burrito in the Winnebago’s

Check your facts on the mayor I almost didn’t renew my subscription because of the constant negative and inaccurate views of Bob Roegner, Mr. Federal Way and your newspaper about our mayor, Jim Ferrell.

The mayor did not approve the purchase and building of the PAEC, the elected Federal Way City Council did by a supermajority vote.

The mayor did not approve the renovation of the City Center Park, the elected Federal Way City Council did by a supermajority vote.

Etc. Etc. According to my understanding, the mayor doesn’t have a vote. His job is to implement the programs approved by the majority of our city council. Did the former mayor of

was too drawn-out in arriving. They viewed his comments identifying the homeless as a “regional” problem as code for not wanting the shelter in the city. Shelter advocates say they still need more support. Others note that the city’s long-term advocacy of the I-5 Sound Transit route, over Highway 99 and promising 200,000 more riders per year, said more about the priority of downtown at the expense of the middle class and low-income people who would likely be the transit’s biggest users.

Federal Way did not grow into a city in the same manner as other suburban jurisdictions, and it’s still working toward what it will become. Be it Seahawks during football season, the 25th Anniversary Celebration or the Red White and Blue Festival, Ferrell has made good use of ceremonial and community events to build a foundation of “feeling like a city.” His “Neighborhood Connection” meetings help contrast his downtown focus and have been a success in the “listening” department, while the “doing” is still to come. The Weyerhaeuser deal came at a good time because there has been some concern about the number of fast food businesses opening that don’t typically provide family-wage jobs.

Ferrell has also used the powers of the incumbency well with newsletters, photo opportunities and updates in The Mirror newspaper.

But while Ferrell has been a hands-on, activist mayor, there have been many moments where he or his staff created situations that unnecessarily alienated some voters.

He gave the Key to the City to a Republican candidate for the legislature, which gave the impression the Democratic mayor was playing both sides. It was made worse when the incumbent Democratic legislator wasn’t shown in any of the important photographs from the PAEC groundbreaking. There was

Easy Bake Oven counts, but I smell what you’re cooking. You like variety, probably the reason that you read my weekly magnum opus, or you’re one of those “plants” that never read me but write pearl-clutching emails anyway. You’re probably also that one subscriber that only purchased Playboy for the articles, too. Right. Just consider me your Taco Bell. No one ever goes there, but they’re on every corner. I’m your guilty pleasure, the chicken fiesta taco salad of your late-night reading.

Q: Your articles have a lot to do with women lately. Isn’t that the Sex in the Suburbs job?

A: Fugetaboutit.

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

Auburn, Roegner, forget that?

I am also somewhat leery of the views of Mr. Federal Way, who seems to answer his own questions and hides his true identity. Roegner maybe?

It’s easy to be critical and insulting when no one knows who you are.

If the Mirror really is striving to be an impartial Federal Way newspaper (?), you should have at least one column written by someone that actually likes the things our mayor and city council are doing. City government needs to be monitored and the public needs to be informed, but in an impartial way. Don’t you think that could be accomplished without all the inaccurate, nasty remarks?

I really enjoy the rest of the paper, even when it gets wet, and the ads are very helpful.

D.J. McDonald, Federal Way

an unnecessary dust up with Centerstage that was only resolved after an outpouring of public support for Centerstage. His staff may have initially given him bad advice on how the issue should be handled, and it created some hard feelings.

Ferrell also needs to be careful that he isn’t misled by the echo chamber of his office.

Whether it’s residents, community leaders, other elected officials or the media, anyone who disagrees with him or raises questions is subject to attack by his staff and supporters. That tends to isolate him from differing viewpoints that he should consider and could cause some future surprises. It also undermines his ability to be the best mayor he can be.

He has created more highly paid positions than there were under Priest, though some realignment of duties was needed. Other staff positions have not always provided Ferrell the high level of sophisticated advice that

their respective salaries would justify.

His relationship with the city council has not been close, and they seem only to support him when he is doing what they want.

None would be called “Ferrell loyalists.”

Even with these many questions, Ferrell is still well-positioned for re-election. He has started several projects, and the schedule for the opening of the PAEC and the completion of the downtown park will fit the political timetable nicely. He has already held a fundraiser that brought in over $12,000. If he can stop the self-induced errors he could be hard to beat. More importantly, while there are rumors of opposition, no one is making any overt moves yet. Ferrell’s goal seems to be to raise enough money to scare away any potential opponents.

Has Ferrell learned from his first two years? Is he better prepared for the next two years? Or will he generate his own opponent?-

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FIRST FWPS EARLY RELEASE ON FEB. 24

Federal Way Public Schools’ first early release day is Feb. 24.

Federal Way Public Schools will release students 90 minutes early Wednesday, Feb. 24.

This is the first of eight early release days built into the school district calendar for the remainder of the 2015-16 school year.

Students will be also be released 90 minutes early on March 16, March 30, April 13, April 27, May 11, May 25 and June 1.

More information can be found on the district website, www. fwps.org. The district calendar is available at www.fwps.org/ Page/2.

BUFFALO WILD WINGS GIVES $2K TO LOCAL BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

Buffalo Wild Wings announced they would donate over $39,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs throughout Washington and Idaho.

The Federal Way club will receive $2,262.

“On behalf of the entire Buffalo Wild Wings team, we are very proud to support the Boys & Girls Clubs, an organization that gives back to youth throughout the region,” said Jay Dowed, regional manager of Buffalo Wild Wings.

Buffalo Wild Wings officials said the company contributed $2.8 million to the Boys and Girls Clubs of America in 2015.

Federal Way parent, OneAmerica support language access in state superintendent complaint

BY RAECHEL DAWSON rdawson@fedwaymirror.com

About 14 years ago, Teresa Garcia couldn’t speak much English, let alone read or write it.

She had just come to the United States with her children from Mexico. When she moved to Washington, she enrolled them at Twin Lakes Elementary School and Lakota Middle School.

“When I came here, and when they started school, I was not able to communicate with the teacher,” Garcia said. “I didn’t understand [the] expectation for me, as a parent; I didn’t know how to read information they were sending home. I didn’t understand how to help my kids, especially on English class.”

Now, her children attend Panther Lake Elementary and Todd Beamer High School, and Garcia is on her way to becoming fluent in English.

Community CALENDAR Feb. 12-14

Singing Valentines: Singing valentines will be delivered by the Federal Way Harmony Kings from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 12, Saturday, Feb. 13, and Sunday, Feb. 14. Recipients will be serenaded by a quartet of tuxedoed vocalists and given a red rose and card. For more information or to schedule a singing valentine, contact Jim at 206-954-3255 or email singingvalentines@harmonykings.org. Now serving Seattle/South King County and Tacoma.

COMBINE! with Deena “The Deceptive Chef” Scholl: Participants will learn what dishes digest well together, the best times to eat and the optimal amounts to consume from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 13 at Marlene’s Market & Deli, located at 2565 S. Gateway Center Place. Cost is $10; register in advance to reserve your spot at www.marlenesmarket-deli. com/february-2016-classes. For more information, contact Elizabeth at 253-839-0933 or email classhost@marlenesmarket-deli. com.

Job Hunting & Resumes for Teens & Young Adults: Participants, ages 16 to 24, will learn job search strategies with a focus on resume writing at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13 at the Federal Way Library, located at 34200 First Way S. For more information, call 253-838-3668.

Feb. 14

It’s a Love Thing: Take the Pacific Bonsai Museum Valentine’s Day challenge; get engaged at the Museum on Sunday, Feb. 14 at the Pacific Bonsai Museum, located at 2515 S. 336th St. For more information email info@pacificbonsaimuseum.org, call 253-229-9206

She’s also a parent advocate with OneAmerica, a nonprofit that supports immigrant communities, and has been working to encourage school systems’ implementation of language access in public education.

Garcia’s mission aligns with OneAmerica’s most recent support of a complaint against the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, which was filed by a class from the Seattle University Law School on Jan. 21.

The class, led by professor James Rosenfeld, worked with Ginger Kwan, the executive director of Open Doors for Multicultural Families, to include testimonies from families affected by the lack of access to their children’s school’s communications in their own language. Open Doors for Multicultural Families is based out of Kent.

“This is not only about me and my kids, this is around my community,”

or visit pacificbonsaimuseum.org/ events/its-a-love-thing/.

Jazz LIVE at Marine View: Geoffrey Castle and his band will perform with Josephine Howell from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 14 at Marine View Church, located at 8469 Eastside Dr. NE, Tacoma.

For more information contact Jim Foster at jimfoster@harbornet.com or call 253-229-9206.

Feb. 15

Rainier Audubon Society: The Rainier Audubon Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 15, at Federal Way United Methodist Church, 29645 51st Ave. S. Presentation entitled ”Vacation Photography” will be delivered by Jay Galvin.

Feb. 16

Build a Robot Puppet: Use recycled materials to create a quirky rod puppet robot at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 16 at the Federal Way Library, located at 34200 First Way S. For more information, call 253-838-3668.

Feb. 17

Women’s Club of Federal Way: Lunch meeting begins at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 17 at Twin Lakes Golf & Country Club. La Grande del North West band will perform high energy Latin music.

Newcomers welcome. Cost is $15; call 253-927-2766 to reserve a spot.

Kiwanis Club: Lakehaven Supplier, Dean Brown will speak at the weekly Kiwanis Club of Federal Way from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb 17 at the Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club, located at 3583 SW 320th St. For more information contact Dick Hayek at richardhayek@aol.com or call 253-952-1210.

Anime Club for Teens: Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 17 at the Federal Way Library, located at 34200 First Way S. Some anime titles may be rated

Garcia said. “This is about every immigrant in my school and in my school district and city.”

Garcia said other families she’s spoken to are afraid to talk to their child’s teachers, principals or school district officials because they’re not confident in their English-speaking skills and do not believe that their concerns will be heard.

And that fear, she said, can turn into apathy.

“They’ll lose interest, and they do not want to go back because why [would] they go back if nobody can speak with them?” Garcia asked.

“Our children are learning, and it’s different in how we got educated in our country, not just Mexico, every single immigrant in this country and city.”

With Superintendent Tammy Campbell’s presence in the Federal Way school district, Garcia said she’s “felt heard” and has noticed an

PG-13. For more information, call 253-838-3668.

League of Women Voters: The Southwest King County Unit of the League of Women Voters will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 17 at Foundation House, located at 32290 First Ave S. The discussion topic will be the death penalty. For more information, contact Kathy Jorgensen at 253859-8349, email kjorgensen@juno. com or visit www.seattlelwv.org.

Feb. 18

Game On: Join other middle, junior and high school students to play video games at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18 at the Federal Way Library, located at 848 S. 320th St. For more information, call 253-839-0257.

Gluten Sensitivity Presentation: Join a nutritional therapist and certified Gut Psychology Practitioner for a video presentation by an expert on gluten sensitivity from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18 at Marlene’s Market & Deli, located at 2565 S. Gateway Center Place. Cost is a $5-10 gratitude offering. For more information, contact Elizabeth at 253-839-0933 or email classhost@marlenesmarket-deli.com.

Ongoing

Cooking Classes: Chef Kabal Gill will lead cooking classes from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. on Saturdays starting March 5 at East India Grill, located at 31845 Gateway Blvd. S. Learn to create healthful and authentic dishes step-by-step, and enjoy the food you’ve watched be prepared.

Cost is $25; call 253-529-9292 to reserve your spot.

AARP Tax Help: Get free individualized tax preparation assistance provided by trained AARP volunteers at 10 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays at the Federal Way Library, located at 34200 First Way S. No age or income limits. Please bring picture I.D., documented proof of Social Security Number, and last year’s return as well as

emphasis on language access. There are also schools, such as Sunnycrest Elementary, which offers a full education in Spanish, and Illahee, a middle school, that offers Spanish classes.

District spokeswoman Kassie Swenson said the Federal Way school district “goes beyond its legal obligations and continually seeks ways to provide interpreters when possible.” She added that there are many district-wide communications offered in Spanish, Russian and Korean, the district’s top three nonEnglish languages aside.

“During Superintendent Dr. Campbell’s 100-day entry plan, she heard from parents and families about the need for more access to interpreters,” Swenson said. “Responding quickly to this concern, Dr. Campbell and her team applied for a

any current tax documents. This is a drop in service; registration not required.

Traffic Safety Education: Students enrolled in high school and at least 15 years old can register for Traffic Safety classes from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Traffic Safety office, located at the Truman Campus, 31455 28th Ave. S. Cost is $500.

Monday/Wednesday classes begin Monday, February 29 and Tuesday/ Thursday classes begin Tuesday, March 1, at Decatur, Federal Way, Thomas Jefferson and Todd Beamer High Schools. For more information visit www.fwps.org or call 253945-5731.

Discovery Day at MaST Center Aquarium: Enjoy free science lectures, a 3,000 gallon openflow aquarium, live virtual scuba dives, and more from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday at the MaST Center Aquarium located next to Salty’s on Redondo Beach. Great for kids, ADA compliant, and dog-friendly. Admission is free.

For more information, contact Rus Higley at rhigley@highline.edu, call 941-321-9430 or visit mast. highline.edu.

Federal Way Domestic Violence Task Force: Meets from 12-1:30 p.m. the fourth Friday of every month at City Hall in the Hylebos room. The organization works toward ending domestic violence. For more information, contact Lana Mathew at 253-2328096.

One-on-One Resume Assistance: A King County Library System volunteer can provide 45 minutes of one-on-one assistance writing or updating resumes. Registration is required. For days and times, call 253-839-0257.

Super Wednesday Afterschool Adventures: Students grades K-12 can come for activities like board games, video games, plastic brick building, book sharing and much more each week from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Federal Way 320th Library, located at 848 S. 320th St. Snacks provided.

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Study Zone: Drop-in during scheduled hours for free homework help from volunteer tutors at the Federal Way Library, 34200 First Way S. and the Federal Way 320th Library, located at 848 S. 320th St. For more information, visit www. kcls.org or call 253-838-3668 or 253-839-0257.

Join the club

Lions Club: The Federal Way Lions Club meets at noon the first and third Tuesday of each month at Denny’s Restaurant on 320th.

For more information contact Bob Darrigan at 253-874-4282.

Volunteer

MaST Center Aquarium: Volunteer opportunities and art display space are available at the MaST Center Aquarium located next to Salty’s on Redondo Beach. Admission is free. For more information, contact Rus Higley at rhigley@ highline.edu, call 941-321-9430 or visit mast.highline.edu.

United Way’s Free Tax Prep Campaign: Weekly volunteer shifts are available for United Way’s Free Tax Campaign through April 21 at the EX3 Ron Sandwith Teen Center, located at 31453 28th Ave. S. and Federal Way Multi-Service Center, located at 1200 S. 336th St. Volunteers can choose from being a tax preparer or welcoming clients and connecting them to healthcare and other public benefits. No tax experience needed. To learn more and register for your shift, visit www.uwkc.org/taxvolunteer.

Historical Society of Federal Way: Volunteer opportunities include collections care, greeting public at public events, docents for historic Denny and Barker cabins, computer work, building maintenance and phone calling. For more information, contact Diana NobleGulliford at diana@gulliford.com or call 206-412-5545.

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www.federalwaymirror.com The complaint alleges a systemic violation guidelines.” [ LANGUAGE from page 8] Race to the Top Deep Dive 3 grant to establish a parent academy available in multiple languages to assist parents with how to better navigate the school system and how to best support their child’s educational needs.”

The school district also has a new website that allows web content to be translated into multiple languages and always welcomes feedback from parents.

“In my daughter’s school the family liaison started an ambassadors program, and volunteer parents (like me), we’re helping when we can,” Garcia said. “But the necessity is bigger than this.”

Hence the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction complaint, which addresses the issue statewide.

in laws and regulations governing the provision of special education, which is based off of the Office of Education Ombuds Feasibility Study for Foreign Language Educational Interpreter Training and Certification, “Providing Language Access Services for Limited English Proficient Parents in Washington Schools.”

According to OneAmerica, the study’s findings are aligned with one of their own reports, “Breaking Down Education Barriers.” In the survey, they identified 55 percent of parents who received written, translated materials from schools; however, 72 percent of students said that their parents asked them to interpret those communications, which is a “direct violation of the Department of Education Office of Civil Rights

History of Redondo event Saturday FROM STAFF REPORTS

The Historical Society of Federal Way will host an afternoon of local history and varied sweets this Saturday from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Hampton Inn, 31720 Gateway Blvd. S. Everyone is invited to enjoy a chocolate buffet and learn about the “History of Redondo” from Rick Johnson. The $25 per person admission will benefit the Historical Society of Federal Way. Seating is limited, and those interested in attend-

“We believe the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction has knowingly permitted, and continues to permit, a systemic violation of Part B of the IDEA by failing to require that Washington state schools assure the provision of language services needed by parents of students with disabilities having limited English proficiency…,” the complaint states. “Without these language services (interpreting, translating, and sight translating)… parents cannot knowledgeably participate in and consent to each of the critical procedural milestones specified in IDEA – identification, eligibility determination, IEP development or dispute resolution – thereby denying these children a free appropriate public education.”

The complaint includes 10 parents who

Pariseau makes fall honors list at Concordia FROM STAFF REPORTS

A postcard from Redondo Beach in 1920. Right, Redondo Beach today Photo courtesy the Federal Way Historical Society.

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Studley graduates from Air Force basic training in Texas FROM STAFF REPORTS

U.S. Air Force Airman Brandon Studley graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who

complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Studley is the son of Patrick Studley of Federal Way and Kelly Moore of Graham, Wash., stepson of Justin Moore of Graham, Wash., and grandson of Craig Hilliker of Orting, Wash.

He is a 2015 graduate of Federal Way High School.

Concordia University Wisconsin officials released the Fall Honors List for the 2015-16 academic year, which includes Federal Way’s Tessa Pariseau, a nursing student.

To be eligible for the honor, students must achieve a minimum 3.50 GPA. Founded in 1881, Concordia University Wisconsin in Mequon

have corroborated the allegations. Three of them are from Federal Way and speak Somali and Cambodian.

Students speak approximately 113 languages, including English, in the Federal Way school district.

The complaint asks the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction to consider providing more access to the top nine most-spoken language groups by no later than Sept. 1, 2017. Just over 235 languages are spoken by families in the entire state of Washington’s public schools.

Kristen Jaudon, an Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction spokeswoman, confirmed that the complaint was received and that there has been an investigator assigned to look into the allegations.

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Police Blotter The following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: Drunk man chases person: At 2:20 p.m. on Feb. 7 in the 31000 block of 14th Ave. S., police responded to a report of an intoxicated man causing a disturbance.

The man was having difficulty standing and had slurred speech.

He had been chasing and yelling at an unidentified resident. He did not know where he was and was unable to care for himself. He was involuntarily committed.

Domestic dispute results in arrest: At 12:38 a.m. on Feb. 7 in the 2500 block of S. 288th St., officers responded to a physical domestic dispute. During their investigation, police found that there was a no-contact order between the two individuals involved in the altercation. They also determined that an assault had taken place. Both the victim and the suspect were treated by South King Fire and Rescue on the scene. The suspect was booked into SCORE jail.

Couple robbed by man with gun: At 2:35 a.m. on Feb. 7 in the 28800 block of 17th Place S., a man and woman reported that they had been robbed at gunpoint by an unknown male.

The male approached them as they sat in a vehicle. As he approached, he pulled out a pistol.

He did not point the gun at them.

He then opened the passenger door and took items from the center console. He left in a gray Ford.

Woman kidnapped by stranger: At 7:42 a.m. on Feb.

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Man finds burglar breaking in: At 7:55 a.m. on Feb. 7 in the 1500 block of SW Dash Point Rd., a homeowner woke up to sounds of banging from downstairs at his home. The victim went to investigate the noise and found a male trying to pry open his downstairs sliding door with a screwdriver.

The suspect fled the area on foot.

Officers responded and attempted a K9 track, but the suspect was not located. The investigation is ongoing.

Woman tells police boyfriend is possessed: At 9:10 a.m. on Feb. 7 in the 31500 block of First Ave. S., a woman called police to report that her sleeping boyfriend was possessed by a demon and had burned food in the kitchen. When police arrived, they found that the woman was intoxicated and her boyfriend was still sleeping. There was burnt food, but police determined that it was an oversight by the cook.

No physical confrontation had occurred. The female requested that the male leave the apartment, and he obliged.

Man uses stun gun on woman and dog: At 10:43 p.m. on Feb. 7 in the 300 block of S. 314th Place, a woman reported that her boyfriend engaged in a

verbal confrontation with her and had used a stun gun on her and her dog. Police found the male in the driveway when they arrived.

He was detained while they investigated. The victim told police that her boyfriend had become upset and, when she asked him what was wrong, they began to yell at each other. He eventually grabbed her in the chest and neck area and shoved her.

They went to the living room and the dog began to bark as they yelled. The male then pulled out a stun gun and stunned the dog and then her. The male was arrested for assault, animal cruelty and exposing children to domestic violence. He was booked into SCORE jail.

Man in wheelchair found passed out on bus: At 1:20 a.m. on Feb. 6 in the 31600 block of 23rd Ave. S., a man was reported passed out in a King County Metro line bus. He was not responding to commands to exit the bus. He was in a wheelchair and had a cast on one of his feet. He appeared to be highly intoxicated and was unable to care for himself. He fell from his wheelchair and slept on the floor of the bus. He was involuntarily committed.

Man found with drugs while caring for child: At 3:17 p.m. on Feb. 6 in the 33900 block of 19th Ave. SW, officers were called for a welfare check near Fred Meyer and Saghalie Middle School. The person who called said they saw a male riding a bicycle with a 4-5-year-old child while carrying a baseball bat.

Police made contact with the man and the child at the baseball fields nearby. A records check showed that he had two unconfirmed warrants. During the arrest, police discovered illegal narcotics on him. He told police that he may be overdosing on heroin and he requested medical aid, which he received. He was transported to St. Francis Hospital for further treatment. His son

was placed into the custody of his grandparents.

Man assaults family members: At 7:14 p.m. on Feb. 6 in the 100 block of S. 337th Lane, police were called to a report of a physical domestic violence incident taking place. The suspect had gotten drunk during his anniversary and became angry after dropping some pizza. His wife said that he was not making sense while yelling at her. He then reached towards her, but she ran.

His 15-year-old niece attempted to stop him and he grabbed at her face and pulled her hair. He then pulled another female’s hair when she broke up his attack.

He then grabbed his wife by the throat but did not strangle her.

She fled into a bedroom and called police. He broke through the door and grabbed the 15 year old’s hair again. He then put the other female into a chokehold.

Police found him outside and he was arrested. He was booked into SCORE jail.

Thief nabs purse: At 4:40 a.m. on Feb. 5 in the 34800 block of Pacific Highway S., a victim called to report a burglary. A woman had left her hotel room door open as she stepped outside to smoke.

When she returned, she found her door closed and heard someone inside the room. When she entered the room, she saw that the back window was left open and her purse was missing.

Drunk daughter involuntarily committed: At 3:02 p.m. on Feb. 5 in the 31900 block of 42nd Ave. SW, a woman called police to report that he daughter had shown up at their house extremely intoxicated and was out of control. The daughter was crying, screaming and punching walls. The mother told police that the daughter was not welcome because of similar incidents. The daughter had climbed through the garage window and had cut herself in the process. Her family feared that they were going to be assaulted by her due to her intoxication and anger level. The daughter was involuntarily committed.

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Man defrauded by accountant: At 11:29 a.m. on Feb. 4 in the 27900 block of Pacific Highway S., a man came into the Federal Way police station and told police that he had recently discovered that he had been a victim of fraud. He told police that his accountant had stolen approximately $22,000 from his business by diverting funds from Angie’s List into his own account.

The accountant had also accepted jobs that the business owner never knew about and had taken the down payments. The case is currently active.

Man robbed in his home: At 12:30 p.m. on Feb. 4 in the 500 block of SW 368th St., police received a report of a burglary at a residential home. The victim told police that they were inside their home when a known acquaintance entered without permission. The suspect brandished a handgun and pointed it at the victim. The suspect then said, “Where is the stuff? Where is the money?” The victim hid in the back bedroom while the suspect took multiple electronic devices from multiple locations within the residence and then left.

Woman robbed at knife point: At 3:38 p.m. on Feb. 4 in the 600 block of SW Campus Drive, a woman called police to report that she had been robbed.

The woman stated that a male approached her and produced a 3- to 4-inch blade knife and told her, “Give me anything you got.”

She stated that she did not have much on her and did not give him anything. The male left on a bicycle.

Dumpster set ablaze behind business: At 3:20 p.m. on Feb. 4 in the 31400 block of Pacific Highway S., a dumpster fire was reported behind a business. The person who reported said they saw a man standing near the dumpster about 5-10 minutes before the fire was noticed. They did not see the man doing anything and soon lost sight of him.

When they drove by, they saw the dumpster on fire. A manager described a transient male who had been trespassed three days prior that fit the description. There was

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minor cosmetic damage to the dumpster. The case is inactive pending further leads.

Thieves steal groceries: At 9:27 p.m. on Feb. 4 in the 34600 block of 1st Ave. S., a man was walking home from WinCo with his groceries when he was approached by two individuals.

One of the individuals asked for a cigarette and the man did not say anything. He was then punched in his left eye and struck twice more. He was thrown to the ground and his groceries were taken. He later found the groceries after his assailants left them behind.

Woman sexually assaulted by man: At 9:57 p.m. on Feb. 4 in the 2300 block of SW 337th Place, a woman called police to report that she had been assaulted while walking home. The victim stated that she saw a male in the alley behind Safeway as she walked past on the sidewalk.

The male followed her as she turned into an apartment complex. The male approached her from behind and groped her. The victim said she screamed, turned around and saw the male with his penis exposed and masturbating.

The suspect then pushed her into a car and ran away. The suspect’s identity is unknown at this time.

Knife pulled on man: At 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 2 in the 31200 block of Pacific Highway S., a man believed another man had thrown something at his vehicle.

When the victim confronted the suspect, the suspect pulled out a folding knife to protect himself.

The victim called 911 and the suspect was located. He was arrested for a weapons offense.

Man shot in legs: At 6:16 p.m. on Feb. 2 in the 2200 block of S. 320th St., officers were dispatched to a shooting. An adult male was found lying in front of the cashier booth at a business and appeared to have been shot in the legs. The suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival. The victim was escorted to Harborview Medical Center. He did not tell police why the shooting occurred. The case is under further investigation.

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Thomas Jefferson student recovers from surgery, accepts scholarship JANE KOH

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fter receiving a scholarship offer, Makaylie Moore, a 17-year-old junior and athlete at Thomas Jefferson High School, committed to Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, one of the nation’s top schools for women’s soccer.

“It was really awesome, honestly,” Moore said of the day she received the news. “I’m really excited. I was just waiting because that was the school I really wanted to go to since I was little.”

Moore nearly led her varsity high school team to the postseason last year and played in nationals with her Eastside Football Club team. Playing the midfielder and forward positions, Moore scored nearly half of Jefferson’s goals this year. However, she was forced to sit out of the last games of the season to recover from surgery on her right shoulder after an injury she sustained two years ago.

Moore was a freshman at the time of the injury. She was dribbling the ball on the field when another player crashed into her from behind, causing her to fall forward and dislocate her shoulder.

“It came out of its socket,” Moore said.

“After a few seconds, it just went back in and I didn’t realize what had happened. I just continued to play with my shoulder popped out.”

An MRI scan on the shoulder was inconclusive, and Moore didn’t know she had

torn her right labrum, the ring of soft tissue that surrounds and stabilizes the socket of the shoulder. She continued playing her sophomore and junior years, ignoring sharp pains that occurred when her shoulder occasionally popped out of its socket.

Moore had her shoulder checked again a few months ago and was told it would not completely heal until she had surgery. She scheduled it as soon as she could, trying to avoid further damage to her shoulder and trying to stay in front of the predicted sixmonth recovery time. Doing so, hopefully, would leave her ample time to get back in shape before college. For now, Moore can still practice and do drills, but she has to be careful to avoid making contact with other players.

The idea of surgery didn’t frighten Moore, likely because going under the knife for sports injuries has become a fact of her life: she broke her femur and a foot on separate occasions, and she underwent surgery for both.

Moore began playing soccer when she was barely old enough to kick the ball.

“She started when she was four, and she played before that just dribbling the ball around and we’ve just enjoyed watching her – her intensity and her desire to compete,” said Tami Moore, Makaylie’s mother.

“Makaylie is a champion at heart who always plays her best at the biggest and most important moments,” said Tom Bialek, the Director of Coaching at Eastside Football

Club. “She competes exceptionally hard and never gives into adversity. When the games get difficult the team pulls together, and Makaylie leads by example.”

Moore also plays on her school’s tennis team, but she’ll be unable to compete during her remaining three months of recovery time despite being named varsity captain.

Last year she served the ball underhand to prevent her shoulder from popping out.

Moore has played with Eastside Football Club for five years. The team won state cups the past two years and competed at nationals in 2013, placing third among the best girls’ youth soccer teams in the nation.

Moore was one of the top scorers at nationals.

Thomas Jefferson’s girls soccer team nearly made it to the state championship tournament in 2014. They were defeated in a close game and did not advance to the state competition.

“I remember that game so well,” Moore said. “I scored in the first five minutes and we were up the entire game. It was 1-0. It was the last minute and the ref gave them a free kick and they scored. It went into overtime and we lost.”

Aside from sports, Moore’s visits with physical therapists in the past have inspired her to pursue a career in the field. She plans to study kinesiology at BYU. “I’ve gone through a lot of rehab and I thinks it’s really cool how they help people, especially athletes, get back to where they

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The season has come to an end for the Thomas Jefferson Raiders after falling to the Kent-Meridian Royals 36-30 on

to our voters for participating in the February 9 election

Varsity soccer player, Makaylie Moore, stands on the field at Thomas Jefferson High School. Moore is recovering from surgery on her right shoulder.

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were,” Moore said. “It’s also really interesting and a way to meet a lot of new people.”

Moore’s mother, father and two older siblings attended BYU before her.

Jane Koh is a University of Washington student in the News Lab program.

Saturday in a loser-out game.

Jefferson had two opportunities to clinch a spot to the district tournament, starting with their Thursday game against Emerald Ridge. They fell 50-45 to the Jaguars.

The Raiders finished the season with a 6-14 record.

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••• hotlines & important numbers ••• Alzheimer’s Association..........................................800.272.3900 alzwa.org Offers information, referral and support for people with Alzheimer’s and their families.

Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians and Gays..............253.383.2318 pflag.org Opportunity to talk to parents of gays and lesbians.

Children’s Protective Services.................................. 866.363.4276 dshs.wa.gov 24 hour hotline to report suspected incidents of child abuse.

Pediatric Interim Care Center.................................... 253.852.5253 picc.net Information regarding the care of drug affected infants. Referrals.

Cocaine Anonymous................................................425.244.1150 caofwa.org

Planned Parenthood-FWay Health Center................... 800.769.0045 plannedparenthood.org Information regarding sex education and alternatives.

Communicable Diseases...........toll-free 800.325.6165 or 206.296.4774 kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/communicable.aspx Information on lice, tick-borne illnesses, hepatitis and other current diseases.

Poison Information Line........................................... 800.222.1222 wapc.org Provides 24 hour toll-free, telephone support for anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress and provides information to locate crisis clinics and resources throughout the United States.

Crisis Clinic Line..................................................... 866.427.4747 crisisclinic.org Toll free. Confidential shelter. Location confidential, legal advocacy and support groups with children.

Crisis Clinic Teen Link Line...................................... 866.833.6546 866teenlink.org 6 am - 10 pm, 7 days a week. Answered by teens.

St. Francis Hospital................................................. 253.835.8100 chifranciscan.org Nationally recognized for excellence, this 110-bed community hospital is backed by the resources of Franciscan Health System’s specialized services, enabling patients to stay close to home and still receive outstanding care.

Suicide Prevention Lifeline.............................800.273.TALK(8255) suicidepreventionlifeline.org 24 hour confidential hotline.

Department of Social and Health Services..................877.737-0617 dshs.wa.gov

United Way of King County.................................... 206.461.3700 uwkc.org General information and referrals for food, shelter, child care, mental health services and health care.

Domestic Awareness Women’s Network (DAWN)............ 425.656.7867 dawnonline.org Confidential shelters, legal advocacy and support groups.

Virginia Mason....................................................... 253.838.2400 virginiamason.org Virginia Mason Federal Way offers a full range of primary care and a wide range of specialty care services. See website for additional information.

Domestic Violence Statewide Hotline.......................800.562.6025 wscadv.org Provides shelter information and crisis intervention for victims of domestic violence and their children.

Welfare Fraud Hotline............................................. 800.562.6906 dshs.wa.gov/fraud

Federal Way Police Department.............................................. 911 Federal Way Police Department (non-emergency)...... 253.835.6700 cityoffederalway.com Intercept Associates Hotline.................................... 800.562.1240 interceptassociates.com...........................................253.941.7555 Substance abuse treatment services.

King County 211............................................ 211 or 866.427.4747 win211.org General information and referrals for most human service needs such as food, shelter, child care, mental health and health care.

Lakeside Milam Recovery Centers, Inc................... 1-800-231-4303 lakesidemilam.com Substance abuse treatment services.

Lifelong AIDS Alliance..............................................206.957.1600 llaa.org Committed to preventing the spread of HIV, and to providing practical support services and advocating for those whose lives are affected by HIV and AIDS. Long Term Care Ombudsman................................... 800.562.6078 ltcop.org Resolve complaints and advocate for residents in long-term care.

Narcotics Anonymous, South King County............... 253.872.3494 skcna.org Missing or Unidentified Persons................................800.543.5678 wsp.wa.gov Missing persons or custodial interference.

Multicare Auburn Medical Center..............................253.833.7711 multicare.org/auburnmedical Auburn Regional Medical Center is an acute-care hospital and medical center that has been serving South King and North Pierce counties since 1921.

••• assisted living ••• Avalon Care Center................................................ 253.835.7453 avalonhci.com Emeritus at Federal Way......................................... 253.275.3682 emeritus.com Emeritus at Steel Lake............................................. 253.275.3683 emeritus.com Foundation House of Federal Way.............................866.907.7719 brookdaleliving.com Garden Terrace.......................................................253.661.2226 lcca.com Hallmark Manor..................................................... 253.874.3580 lcca.com Life Care Center of Federal Way............................... 253.946.2273 lcca.com Village Green Retirement Campus............................ 253.838.3700 villagegreenretirement.com

••• education ••• Federal Way Public Schools....................................... 253.945.2000 fwps.org Public school district for the city of Federal Way. Highline College...................................................... 206.878.3710 highline.edu College located in Des Moines, WA.

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Education Programs.................................................. 253.838.6810 multi-servicecenter.com Offers many programs for education from Adult Basic Education, ESL classes, GED programs to Heart – a program for homeless children.

••• employment training ••• Catholic Community Services.................................... 253.854.0077 ccsww.org Resources in housing, employment, medical, mental health and veterans services.

Highline College...................................................... 206.878.3710 highline.edu Located in Des Moines, WA. Provides information about admissions, services, degree offerings and college library.

Job Corps................................................................ 800.733.5627 jobcorps.gov Education and training program that helps young people learn a career, earn a high school diploma or GED and find and keep a good job.

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City of Federal Way.................................................. 253.835.2526 www.cityoffederalway.com/index.aspx?NID=256 Utility Tax Rebate - Offers a utility tax rebate to eligible low-income older adults of Federal Way. Offers cable discount for low-income older adults and people with disabilities. M-F, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

DSHS – Community Services Offices............................877.501.2233 Washingtonconnection.org Provides financial assistance programs to low-income families, refugees, pregnant women and people who are aged, blind or disabled. Includes TANF/WorkFirst, AREN, diversion cash assistance, refugee assistance, ABD and MCS. M-F, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Puget Sound Energy................................................. 888.225.5776 pse.com Low-income assistance for King and Pierce counties through multiple agencies.

St. Luke’s Operation Blessing..................................... 253.941.3000 Stlukes-church.com Rent, utility and mortgage assistance; Federal Way school district residents only; clients must walk-in. Tuesday 9-10 a.m.

Federal Way Community Center.................................253.835.6900 itallhappenshere.org Home to Washington state’s largest public recreational pool complex — plus three gyms, fitness center, climbing pinnacle and elevated indoor track.

St. Vincent de Paul................................................... 253.839.2320 stvincentparish.org Limited utility and housing assistance.

••• food & clothing banks ••• His Hands Extended................................................. 253.874.7420 Food and Clothing Bank - Provides a place for people to receive food and clothing in a time of need.

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Deseret Industries.................................................... 253.839.9045 deseretindustries.org Low-cost clothing alternative.

Federal Way Community Caregiving Network.............. 253.661.0505 fwccn.org NE Tacoma and Federal Way school district.

Goodwill of Federal Way........................................... 253.946.0447 tacomagoodwill.org Low-cost clothing alternative.

Heaven Sent............................................................ 253.946.2229 heavensentresale.com Low-cost children’s clothing alternative.

King County Federal Way Public Health Center............ 206.296.8410 kingcounty.gov/healthservices Offers nutrition and food assistance for low-income pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. Additional support also provided.

Federal Way Public Health Center..............................206.296.8410 kingcounty.gov/healthservices Provides free to low-cost basic health care.

HealthPoint Federal Way...........................................253.874.7634 healthpointchc.org Providing primary medical and dental services at a lower fee for people in need.

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Planned Parenthood.................................................253.661.9132 plannedparenthood.org Planned Parenthood is the nation’s leading sexual and reproductive health care provider and advocate.

Sea Mar Health Centers.............................................206.763.5277 seamar.org A community-based organization committed to providing quality health and human services to diverse communities; specializing in service to Latinos.

St. Francis Hospital...................................................253.835.8100 chifranciscan.org Nationally recognized for excellence, this 110-bed community hospital is backed by the resources of Franciscan Health System’s specialized services, enabling patients to stay close to home and still receive outstanding care.

Virginia Mason........................................................253.838.2400 virginiamason.org Virginia Mason Federal Way offers a full range of primary care and a wide range of specialty care services. See website for additional information.

WA. State Department of Health...............................800.525.0127 doh.wa.gov Consumer health assistance line and website to educate Washington state residents about health care.

Multi-Service Center................................................ 253.838.6810 multi-servicecenter.com Clothing and food assistance for anyone living in the Federal Way school district.

WA. State Department of Veterans Affairs..................877.904.8387 dva.wa.gov Consists of three divisions that deal with administrative services, state veterans homes and veteran services.

Salvation Army........................................................ 253.946.7933 salvationarmyusa.org Clothing and food assistance for anyone living in the Federal Way area.

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St. Luke’s Operation Blessing..................................... 253.941.3000 www.stlukes-church.com Provides limited emergency food; serves Federal Way school district residents and homeless clients; WALK-IN only. Tuesday 9-10 a.m.

St. Theresa’s Catholic Church.................................... 253.838.5924 sttheresafw.org Food bank assistance.

••• health care ••• Alzheimer’s Association...........................................800.272.3900 alzwa.org Offers information, referral and support for people with Alzheimer’s and their families.

Auburn Regional Medical Center................................253.833.7711 auburnregional.com Auburn Regional Medical Center is an acute-care hospital and medical center that has been serving South King and North Pierce counties since 1921.

Autism Society of Washington...................................888.279.4968 autismsocietyofwa.org Informational and referral service for family members with autism.

Consejo Counseling..................................................206.461.4880 consejocounseling.org Provides services to Latinos with a focus on families with children.

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Auburn Youth Resources - SKC Youth Shelter..............253.740.7189 ayr4kids.org Emergency shelter for youths ages 10-17. Rental housing assistance available.

Catholic Community Services....................................253.854.0077 ccsww.org Resources in housing, employment, medical, mental health and veterans services.

Federal Way Community Caregiving Network..............253.661.0505 www. fwccn.org Emergency Assistance - Provides assistance with gas, rent, no-cook food bags, and limited motel vouchers, WALK IN ONLY; For residents of NE Tacoma and the Federal Way school district.

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King County Community and Human Services.............206.263.9100 kingcounty.gov/operations/DCHS.aspx DCHS is responsible for delivering a wide variety of housing and human services for King County’s most vulnerable and at-risk residents.

King County Housing Authority.................................253.835.0702 kcha.org KCHA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities.

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Multi-Service Center................................................253.838.6810 multi-servicecenter.com Emergency shelter for families. Transitional housing for families, men and women. Low-income rental apartments. Rent assistance.

New Hope Christian Fellowship.................................253.269.6585 nh-cf.org Severe Weather Shelter - Operates a severe weather shelter for men, women and families when the temperatures will be below freezing. Shelter will be open during the day if the temperatures remain below freezing. Shelter opens at 4 pm. Lights out from 10:30 p.m.-7 a.m.

Reach Out...............................................................253.854.0077 reachoutfederalway.org Homeless winter shelter programs.

Solid Ground...........................................................253.839.2320 solid-ground.org Help with eviction, moving costs and foreclosures.

St. Vincent de Paul...................................................206.767.6449 Limited utility and housing assistance.

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••• mental health assistance ••• ARC of King County.................................................206.364.6337 arcofkingcounty.org Assists parents or persons with developmental disabilities in receiving services.

Autism Society of Washington...................................888.279.4968 autismsocietyofwa.org Informational and referral service for family members with autism.

Consejo Counseling..................................................206.461.4880 consejocounseling.org Provides services to Latinos with a focus on families with children.

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Crisis Clinic Teen Link Line........................................206.461.4922 866teenlink.org 6 a.m. - 10 p.m., 7 days a week. Answered by teens.

NAMI of South King County.................................... 253-854-6264 namiskc.org .Duties include improving the quality of life of those affected by acute and chronic brain disorders.

Sound Mental Health................................................253.876.8900 smh.org Outpatient counseling for all ages with a number of different services. Located in Auburn.

St. Francis Hospital...................................................253.835.8100 chifranciscan.org Support groups for postpartum and childbirth classes.

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Klahanee Lake Community Center........................................253.835.6900 Meeting place and activities center for seniors.

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ast summer, while preparing for a presentation about reflexology that I’d been asked to give at a cancer survivorship conference co-hosted by the Franciscan and MultiCare health systems, I encountered the exciting news that 43 percent of all medical schools in the United States – including top-tier facilities like Johns Hopkins, Harvard, Yale, Duke and Mayo – are now teaching Integrative Medicine (IM).

That’s an increase of more than 500 percent since 2000, when just eight medical schools teaching IM formed the Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health.

The Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine defines IM as “a practice that reaffirms the importance of the relationship between practitioner and patient, focuses on the whole person, is informed by evidence and makes use of all appropriate therapeutic approaches, healthcare professionals and professions to achieve optimal health and healing.”

Using IM, more doctors in the future will assess and address patients as unique individuals with thoughts, emotions,

spiritual/religious/ethical beliefs and social structures that often play a significant role in disease. They will be more knowledgeable about the vital role Complementary & Alternative Medicine (CAM) modalities can play in bringing relief to their patients from their symptoms of disease and in helping to keep their patients healthier in body, mind and spirit.

With an estimated 75-90 percent of doctor visits attributed to stress, this move to whole-person healthcare makes not just patient-sense, but financial sense as well.

We find IM currently most prominent within mainstream medicine in oncology and hospice care. Franciscan and MultiCare provide access to yoga, massage, acupuncture and acupressure at some of their facilities. While some of the CAM services are to be paid out of pocket, at least they are made readily available and are regarded as valid components of care.

This last point is significant because 63-72 percent of patients that use CAM modalities do not tell their doctors they are doing so. One reason cited is patients’ fear that their doctors may scoff at those practices.

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According to an article in the American Medical Association’s Journal of Ethics, it is unethical for a doctor to patently dismiss a patient’s expressed regard for a CAM modality. Yet, as discussed in the National Institutes of Health’s free booklet “Thinking About Complementary & Alternative Medicine, A Guide for People with Cancer,” it is important for patients to confer with their doctors about their desired CAM use so the doctor can help prevent any unintended consequences such as, in the case of cancer, vitamins that might interfere with a patient’s chemotherapy. That is one reason why it is so imperative for doctors to learn about CAMs – so that they can capitalize on both the strengths of the CAM as well as help their patients understand possible limitations.

What I see most often in doctors’ skepticism or dismissal of CAM modalities is reference to a lack of “scientific evidence” in the CAMs efficacy. Some doctors claim that all positive responses to CAMs are due to “the placebo effect” (in other words, just believing the modality will work causes the desired effect). Others cite an outdated perception that CAMs cannot perform

better than a placebo, which is part of the “gold standard” for “scientific evidence.”

New drugs cannot come to market unless they perform better than a placebo. Only 50 percent do. And 90 percent of potential drugs for the treatment of e.g. neuropathic and cancer pain cannot beat the placebo.

Even some drugs currently on the market cannot perform better than a placebo, as is the case with Tylenol prescribed for back pain. Another study showed a placebo performed as well as a proven migraine headache drug.

What patients believe about what can help them is proving to be a large and significant part of what does. The body-mind connection is not something to be denigrated, but to be capitalized on! That said, I don’t mean to imply, as some in mainstream medicine do, that the effect of CAM modalities is all in someone’s head!

In my specialty, reflexology, a recent study that pitted reflexology against a placebo showed that reflexology sessions reduced the subjects’ perception of pain by an average of 40 percent. Clients of mine have experienced everything from partial [ more MEDICINE, page 18 ]

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While it’s true that most of the reflexology studies are “qualitative” (i.e. subjects rate their symptoms pre- and post-reflexology), those should not be dismissed out of hand just because it’s expensive and otherwise difficult to run quantitative studies. You cannot tell a person who became pain-free after reflexology or acupuncture that their relief isn’t significant! Try telling someone like Regis Philbin, who – after having reflexology the night before a scheduled surgery – passed the kidney stone(s) the doctors insisted could only be removed surgically, that CAM modalities are just hocus-pocus!

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Try to take frequent breaks from the sun by going indoors or moving into shade. Use sunscreen with a sun protection factor rating of 30 or higher and cover as much skin as you can. The most effective sunscreens provide protection against both UVA (long-wave) and UVB (shortwave) rays.

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I am not suggesting people forego doctors, hospitals, surgeries or pharmaceuticals and use only CAM modalities, but with 44 deaths in America daily from prescription pain medication overdoses it seems negligent to ignore CAM modalities for pain management, as well as for other aspects of patient care.

Especially when CAMs are typically the most benign. A Spanish physician with whom I studied, who has used reflexology in his medical practice for three decades, says that if reflexology won’t achieve a significant change, for instance for a child with ADHD, then he’ll prescribe pharmaceuticals.

I think some physician skepticism about CAMs can be healthy, but I hope estab-

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New studies link learning skills to activity levels FROM STAFF REPORTS

For most children, the shorter days of fall and winter limit time and opportunity for active, physical play.

This is a problem, say the child development specialists at The Little Gym in the Federal Way area, because current research indicates that physical activity is much more than simply fun and games; it is an important contributor to successful learning.

A recent study that set out to look at the health effects of excess body fat and inactivity in children discovered a link between physical activity and brain function. Researchers compared mental skills between active children and inactive children and found that, even among children of normal weight, active children did better on tests that involved skills like planning and paying attention.

Ruk Adams, CEO and president of The Little Gym, says these results are good news, because physical activity is something that families can take steps to boost by supplementing, if necessary, the physical education that their children receive during the school day.

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lished healthcare practitioners will seek out sources about CAMs such as National Institutes of Health 21 and University of Minnesota.

I hope that IM indeed becomes the new paradigm for health care in America.

With 41 percent of the population having declared a decade ago that they prefer medical facilities that offer CAMs such as massage, I hope to see the day when there is a reflexologist on staff, making rounds, in every hospital in America.

In addition to its benefits for the circulatory, nervous and other systems, so much benefit can come from even just minutes of touch. There’s even scientific evidence for that!

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Linda Frank is a State and National Board Certified Reflexologist and owner of Head to Heel Reflexology for Better Health, LLC, with offices in Tacoma, University Place and at Three Trees Yoga and Healing Arts in Federal Way. She is also vice president of the Washington Reflexology Association, which, among other things, helps the public locate state- and/ or nationally-certified reflexologists, and she is developing short informational sessions about reflexology and other CAMs for healthcare professionals.

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Co-founder and executive director Trish Millines Dziko, left, poses with Cassandra Rodriguez, Claire Wilson, Paul Tytler and Kelley Schottle after TAF Academy received a School of Distinction designation for the fourth straight year. Courtesy of Federal Way Public Schools

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Until then, Industrial Realty Group will lease the five-story building to Weyerhaeuser. After its move, the company will maintain a presence in the Technology Center under a lease with Industrial Realty Group.

Industrial Realty Group owns more than 120 properties in 28 states with more than 100 million square feet of space. The company is currently the master developer for the National Football League’s Hall of Fame Village, which includes the renovation of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Field.

According to a news release, the company plans to “accommodate tenants who would be a positive mix for the region” and “understands the value the property has” and is “a fixture in the local community.”

Since the announcement in 2014 that Weyerhaeuser was leaving the city, Federal Way officials have worked with Heartland, LLC, the real estate firm that worked with Weyerhaeuser on the sale, to help find tenants that will promote local job growth.

Mayor Jim Ferrell

said the property’s location, along with the city’s support for business and quality life, will enable the community to be “wellpositioned for the future.”

“This is a major redevelopment for this property,” Ferrell said, adding that he was impressed with the communication, professionalism and collaboration of Weyerhaeuser during their search for a buyer.

“They brought us into the process…”

Ferrell said he and city staff met with Industrial Realty Group representatives several weeks ago and assisted with the background work that needed to be done.

“We’re really excited about this,” he said. “It says a lot about their interest in our area and this property and the investment in jobs.”

City officials will continue working with Industrial Realty Group to help them during the ownership transition, Ferrell added.

Weyerhaeuser, one of the largest private owners of timberlands, came to Federal Way in 1971. The building featured one of the first green rooftop terraces in the northwest and one of the first open landscape office designs in the United States.

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NOTICE OF MASTER LAND USE APPLICATION Project Name: Adzhigirey Wetland Buffer Intrusion Project Description: Through a ‘Process III’ land use review for reasonable use of the subject property, the applicant proposes to intrude into a regulated wetland buffer to construct a new singlefamily house. The proposal includes a Wetland Assessment and Buffer Restoration Plan, prepared by J.S. Jones and Associates, Inc., to minimize the impacts to the wetland buffer.

Applicant: Sergey Adzhigirey, 206-790-2911 Project Location: Near the intersection of 30th Avenue SW and 28th Avenue SW, Federal Way. Parcel #416660-0600 Date Application Received: January 14, 2016 Date Determined Complete: February 4, 2016 Date of Notice of Application: February 12, 2016 Comment Due Date: February 29, 2016 Permits Under Review: Use Process III (File 16100205-00-UP) and Building Permit (File 14100487-00-SF) Existing Environmental Documents: Wetland Assessment, prepared by J.S. Jones and Associates, Inc. dated September 1, 2015, Wetland Assessment, prepared by J.S. Jones and Associates, Inc. dated May 28, 2014, Adzhigiry Buffer Averaging and Buffer Restoration Plan, prepared by J.S. Jones and Associates, Inc. dated August 10, 2015, Geotechnical Report, prepared by George Gergis, P.E., dated November 11, 2015.

Development Regulations Used for Project Mitigation: Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) Title 16 “Sur face 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 Development by 5:00 p.m. on February 29, 2016. 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 Development (33325 8thAvenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003).

City Staff Contact: Becky Chapin, Associate Planner, 253-835-2641, becky.chapin@cityoffederalway.com Published in the Federal Way Mirror February 12, 2016.

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NOTICE OF PLANNED FINAL ACTION AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION 21st Ave S (S 316th St to S 320th St) Pedestrian Improvements As part of the above referenced project, the City of Federal Way needs to acquire right-of-way to construct pedestrian improvements. The City is taking action to move forward with condemnation proceedings under Chapter 8.12 RCW. Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Federal Way, will consider taking final action to exercise eminent domain by passing a condemnation ordinance to authorize the City Attorney to commence condemnation proceedings for the above described project.

The public hearing and first reading of this proposed condemnation ordinance will occur at the February 16, 2016 regular City Council meeting, 7:00 p.m., located at City of Federal Way Council Chambers at 33325 8th Ave. S., Federal Way, WA. 98003. Second reading and enactment of the proposed condemnation ordinance will occur at the March 1, 2016 regular City Council meeting, 7:00 p.m., in Council Chambers.

The property along 21st Avenue South that faces potential condemnation is Parcel Number 0921049297.

Christine Mullen, PE – Street Systems Project Engineer City of Federal Way 33325 8th Avenue South Federal Way, WA 98003-6325 (253) 835-2723 (253) 835-2709 (Fax) christine.mullen@cityoffederalway.com Published in the Federal Way Mirror on February 5 and February 12, 2016 FWM2315

THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING TWIN LAKES CONDOMINIUM HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, a non-profit corporation, Plaintiff, vs.

ROES, KATHIE E., Defendant.

Cause No.: 14-2-06604-0 KNT NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF GENERAL RECEIVER RCW 7.60.200 TO: KATHIE E. ROES, Defendant, AND TO: TWIN LAKES CONDOMINIUM HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, a non-profit corporation, Plaintiff, AND TO: GREGORY L. EKLUND, Esq., Attorney for Plaintiff, AND TO: ANY CREDITOR AND ALL OTHER PARTIES IN INTEREST: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a custodial receivership was established and a Custodial Receiver was appointed for Kathie E. Roes, whose last known address is 31920 45th Place SW, #A3, Federal Way, WA 98023, on December 4, 2014. The custodial receivership was converted from a custodial receivership to a general receivership by Order of the King County Superior Court on December 7, 2015.

A. Colby Parks, Attorney at Law, was appointed General Receiver.

YOU ARE HEREBY FURTHER NOTIFIED that in order to receive any dividend in this proceeding you must file proof of claim with the court within 30 days after the date of this notice. If you are a state agency, you must file proof of claim with the General Receiver within 180 days after the date of this notice. A copy of your claim must also be either mailed to or served upon the General Receiver at 1008 Yakima Ave, Suite 100, Tacoma, WA 98405.

NOTICE IS FURTHER PROVIDED that it is the intention of the General Receiver to sell the real property located at 31920 45th Place SW, #A3, Federal Way, WA 98023, in accord with RCW 7.60.260.

Dated this day, December 21, 2015, at Tacoma, Washington. /s/ A. Colby Parks, General Receiver Presented by: A. Colby Parks, Attorney at Law, P.S. By: /s/ Jeffrey G. Nielsen, WSBA No. 46526, of Attorneys for A. Colby Parks, General Receiver Published in the Federal Way Mirror February 5, 12 and 19, 2016 FWM 2314

NOTICE OF MASTER LAND USE APPLICATION Project Name: Taco Bell and Wendy’s Combined Sign Package Project Description: Through a ‘Process III’ land use review for Combined Sign Package for Adjacent Property Owners, the applicants propose to install two shared monument signs along Pacific Hwy South and South 348th Street.

Applicant: Rob Reuber – Norlan Corp.

PO Box 2041, Milton, WA 98354 Project Location: 1330 South 348th Street & Pacific Hwy South, Federal Way. Parcel #’s 202104-9060 & 379790-0020.

Date Application Received: Date Determined Complete: Date of Notice of Application: Comment Due Date:

January 19, 2016 February 4, 2016 February 12, 2016 February 29, 2016

Permits under Review: Use Process III File #16-100260-UP Existing Environmental Documents: None Development Regulations Used for Project Approval: Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) Title 19 “Zoning and Development Code” Public Comment & Appeals: Any person may submit written comments regarding the application to the Director of Community Development by 5:00 p.m. on February 29, 2016. 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 Development (33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003).

City Staff Contact: Becky Chapin, Associate Planner, 253-835-2641, becky.chapin@ cityoffederalway.com Published in the Federal Way Mirror February 12, 2016.

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Federal Way Public Schools announced the eighth Athletic Hall of Fame class to be inducted at Todd Beamer High School on March 7, 2016.

The ceremony starts at 6:30 p.m. and is free to the public.

The Hall of Fame honors district employees for their significant contribution to the district’s athletic programs.

The honorees represent the finest in athletic administration, coaching, program development and support.

Honorees in the class of 2016 have served the district for over 30 years each, and all have affected the lives of thousands of Federal Way students.

Their positive influence on students, teams and district programs is immeasurable.

The eighth Athletic Hall of Fame inductees are: Pat Adkins – 36 years in the district coaching at Sacajawea, Illahee and Federal Way Jerome Collins – 32 years as Federal Way’s basketball coach, winning two state championships Mike Minahan – 31 years coaching soccer, cross country, golf, and track at Federal Way Jerry Peterson – 30 years coaching and teaching at Lakota, Saghalie and Beamer, and as district athletic director

With 750-plus members, Federal Way Football Club is the largest single-sport youth sports organization in Federal Way. Since the mid-‘70s, the club has provided and promoted soccer-playing opportunities for players under 10 to under 18 at every competition level in Washington state. As the director of coaching, Fawzi will lead FWFC’s next phase of growth and development initiatives. The core of these initiatives center around improvements in both technical and tactical development of players and coaching staff.

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Belal is an “A” licensed coach with the U.S. Soccer Federation and holds a bachelor’s degree in Sports and Health with an emphasis in coaching from American Public University.

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Hale, who had previously served time for a drug offense, denied the charges and claimed Balch had framed him. Besides calling witnesses who claimed that Hale was in Seattle and not Redondo at the time the crimes took place, his defense team focused its strategy on attacking the credibility of Balch, who had been the only person to identify Hale as the perpetrator.

The trial revealed that Balch sometimes used cocaine recreationally and enjoyed sharing pleasures of the flesh with young women. Pam Becker, who had once been married to Balch for nine days, testifying on Hale’s behalf, claimed that Balch used young women (“Dick’s groupies” she called them) as mules for a drug trafficking enterprise. Despite this attack on Balch’s reputation, Hale was convicted and imprisoned.

Balch gave a comprehensive interview regarding claims made about him during the trial to Seattle Times columnist Eric Lacitis in July 1978. As to his lust for women, Balch, then aged 47, fully allowed that “I’ve always liked young girls, no question about that, probably 18, 19 years old… you go out with somebody older, they don’t want to have fun.”

His luxurious Redondo home was fitted with a video recording system that he said “could videotape anything,” including “your relations with a woman, if she agrees to it.” At that time he was in a relationship with a 22-yearold woman named Lisa, whom he eventually married – spending $20,000 to $30,000 on the wedding reception – and produced a son. The relationship was over by 1980.

As for Becker’s charges, Balch claimed that he earned $67,000 in income the previous month alone; thus there was no economic incentive for him to be a drug dealer.

He claimed that the Drug Enforcement Agency and IRS had investigated him extensively in 1974 for supposed drug dealing. A grand jury, he said, had cleared him.

He claimed that the DEA had been drawn to him because of phone calls that Hale had made from Balch’s home while a house guest as part of Hale’s drug trafficking operation of which he, Balch, had been completely unaware. As to why he hid the cocaine in a dildo, Balch replied “Well, where else would I put it? A dildo is as logical as anyplace. It was just sitting there so I put it in there.”

Mauled by a nationwide economic downturn, Dick Balch’s car dealership went bankrupt in 1980 and his 60 employees laid off. In January 1981 his Redondo home went up for auction. Members of the public were able to enter his home and gawk at its contents, including a large brass bed (once showcased in Decorator Magazine) and an enlarged framed newspaper story with the headline, “Nights of Love Prolong life, Says Doctor.”

Since his bankruptcy, Balch rarely re-entered the public eye. From what small evidence is available it appears he abandoned his previous hedonistic lifestyle and has been tranquilly married for many years to a woman named Melissa, whom he first encountered at one of his Redondo house parties in the late 1970s.

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King County prosecutors recently charged a man with the violent rape of a Federal Way woman.

David Tyrone Hoston, 29, is being held on a $500,000 bail at the Regional Justice Center in Kent. He is charged with two counts of second-degree assault, one count of first-degree rape and one count of first-degree burglary, all of which have a domestic violence provision tacked on. Hoston is also

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Federal Way police arrested Hoston Jan. 31 after an acquaintance he was staying with tipped off his location.

According to charging documents, prosecutors believe Hoston broke into a woman’s Federal Way apartment in the 1900 block of SW Campus Drive in the early hours of Jan. 31.

The woman awoke to being strangled and beaten.

The suspect’s gloved hands squeezed her neck, causing her to lose consciousness.

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“This board represents the diverse communities, organizations and ideas of King County,” Councilman Dave Upthegrove said, the sponsor of the adopted motions. “I’m excited to have great people with such impressive backgrounds helping us guide our work.”

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Federal Way residents are encouraged to call their local participating TCC store to nominate their favorite area teacher(s).

After the votes are tallied, more than 500 participating TCC stores across the U.S. will reveal the 10 winning local teachers who will receive their supply packs.

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In 2015, its efforts included donating $1 million to Riley Hospital for Children, providing 100,000 backpacks full of school supplies to children, giving supply packs to 3,500 teachers, and contributing $100,000 in grants to organizations focused on improving the environment.

Gridiron Classic to remain at the Tacoma Dome FROM STAFF REPORTS

The Washington Interscholastic Athletic Association voted to keep the Gridiron Classic finals at the Tacoma Dome during its January meeting. Recently the decision was made to move the state semifinal games on the western side of the state to neutral outdoor sites due to rising costs of the Tacoma Dome.

Semifinal games played featuring central and eastern Washington schools have already been played at neutral outdoor sites.

During the meeting,

WIAA officials also approved keeping the state baseball finals at Gesa Stadium in Pasco. Gesa Stadium is the first option when Safeco Field is unavailable.

Public invited to Puget Sound Gateway open house FROM STAFF REPORTS

Commuters, residents and businesses will have an opportunity to learn more

about the first phase of the Puget Sound Gateway, a project that completes State Route 167 between Puyallup and Tacoma.

The new highway segment is designed to enhance regional mobility and improve freight travel times and reliability.

The Washington State Department of Transportation will host an open house from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on March 1, at Fife Community Center, located at 2111 54th Ave. E.

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Charlie is a 3-year-old male rat

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He is a very sweet boy but can be a little shy around people at first. Once used to you, he loves to have his head gently scratched. He is good on a leash and likes to go for walks. After a nice walk with his humans, Charlie loves a good snuggle.

He is also learning to sit on command.

Charlie would do best in a home with children 12 years and older who will understand that he needs to get used to them before he will really start playing.

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