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City’s light rail fight goes to Olympia

BY GREG ALLMAIN gallmain@fedwaymirror.com

Federal Way is taking the light rail fight to Olympia by urging state lawmakers to pass sweeping legislative reforms on the region’s transit authority.

Last year, Sound Transit announced an indefinite delay in

extending light rail past South 240th Street and into Federal Way. South King County has experienced a 31 percent shortfall of $850 million in tax revenue to pay for light rail. Federal Way taxpayers will still pay their share of the project — estimated by the city at $13.5 million a year.

State Rep. Mark Miloscia (D-Federal Way) introduced House Bill 2716, a bill that would compel an annual NEWS audit of Sound Transit, on Jan. 26. The bill is aimed at bringing accountability to Sound Transit over the light rail project that was promised to Federal Way in the 2008 Sound

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Transit 2 bond. The plan called for a station at S. 272nd Street by 2023.

“Federal Way residents are expected to hand over nearly a quarter of a billion dollars for light rail service that we were promised but are now told we won’t get,” Miloscia said in a news release. “We have a right to know why the promise is [ more LIGHT RAIL, page 39 ]

How society can help sex offenders behave

OPINION | Stormy week in politics followed the snow, says columnist Bob Roegner.

Plus: Mayor Skip Priest urges voters to pass school levies in the Feb. 14 election [6-7]

Faith communities and communication play critical roles

BY ANDY HOBBS editor@federalwaymirror.com

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SNOW NEWS | PSE credits $50 for some customer outages. Plus: Businesses that suffered storm damage may be eligible for loan [9] CRIME WATCH | Twin Lakes signs up for Safe City program. Plus: In the crime blotter, a sibling is accused of voyeurism [8] CALENDAR | Centerstage Theatre gets naughty with ‘What the Butler Saw.’ Plus: FW Symphony concerts for all ages this weekend. [30] Due to the change in delivery, your Mirror will arrive between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Fridays. If you do not have your paper by 5 p.m., please call (253) 872-6610 or email us at circulation@federalwaymirror.com.

What does it take to keep a convicted sex offender from re-offending?

SPECIAL The biggest obstacle in reducing sex crimes is the lack of communication. At least 60 percent of sexual assaults against children, women and men go unreported.

Most cases are reported long after the incident.

Many offenders are victims themselves.

Since 1990, Washington has required public registration and notification of convicted sex offenders.

Along with supervision as required by law, sex offenders need a supportive environment that steers them away from bad behavior. Churches are often behind-the-scenes heroes in this process.

“Faith communities have always played a key role in helping offenders reintegrate,” said Alisa Klein, public policy consultant for the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers. She said faith communities offer a place for offenders to get their spiritual needs met. They also foster a sense of community, and sometimes assist offenders

Federal Way Police Department Cmdr. Kyle Sumpter is one of the contestants for the new season of “Top Shot” on The History Channel. The season kicks off Feb. 14. COURTESY PHOTO

Federal Way cop competes on History Channel’s ‘Top Shot’

BY GREG ALLMAIN gallmain@fedwaymirror.com

“Top Shot,” The History Channel’s popular competition show for weapons and firearms experts, will have a little dash of Federal Way when its new season kicks off at 7 p.m. Feb. 14.

Federal Way Police Department Cmdr.

Kyle Sumpter is one of the contestants for the new season, which The History Channel says will be the most interesting yet.

Sumpter is a 20-year police veteran, with 12 of those years spent in SWAT. Sumpter made history with his participation, according to The History Channel, because he is “the oldest marksman ever to compete on ‘Top Shot.’” At 50, Sumpter faced competition from men and women with ages ranging from 21 to 47. The FWPD commander is a state champion here in Washington, taking home championships from the International Defensive [ more TOP SHOT, page 34 ]

FEDERAL WAY INFO In Federal Way, there are 217 registered sex offenders. According to police, 21 active registered sex offenders are homeless, 19 have inactive registration (no longer required to report or register), and nine have died.

Every year, Federal Way police check that all of the city’s registered sex offenders are in the right place.

Since 2008, the additional money needed for this operation has come from a King County grant. The funding for the 2011 sex offender check-in was secured with a grant for $34,956.88.

There are three classification levels for sex offenders. Level one indicates the least likely to reoffend, and therefore the least dangerous of these individuals. Level three is considered the most likely to reoffend and the most dangerous to the community.

The city checks on level one offenders once a year, level two offenders twice a year and level three offenders every three months. in finding jobs or housing. Offenders who lack stability in these areas are more likely to regress into criminal behavior.

King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KCSARC) sponsored an interfaith symposium on [ more OFFENDERS, page 36 ]

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Gardens feed community and harvest ripe volunteers fruits and vegetables. This harvest helped feed needy seniors and families while stocking local food banks.

The senior center garden opened in 2009 under the vision of Federal Way resident Mike Stanley, the foundation’s executive director and master gardener.

Stanley’s goal is to spread the community garden concept across the city, utilizing gardens for both educational and charity purposes.

So far, the vision is becoming a reality. The foundation has developed gardens at Camelot,

BY ANDY HOBBS editor@federalwaymirror.com

The community garden concept is wrapping its tendrils around multiple areas of life in Federal Way. The non-profit Federal Way Community Gardens foundation is responsible for building seven such gardens across the city. That includes the flagship garden at the Federal Way Senior Center.

In 2011, the senior center and Truman High School gardens generated a combined 15,000 pounds of

Enterprise, Green Gables and Nautilus elementary schools, with a design started at Olympic View Elementary School. There are also plans for a garden at the school district’s new “bus barn� near Celebration Park. In addition, the foundation is involved with a garden at Light of Christ Lutheran Church that broke ground last fall.

Volunteers are an integral part of the gardens’ success.

On Jan. 30, the foundation honored Joelle Dontigny as its volunteer of the year.

Dontigny, who donated

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On Jan. 30, the Federal Way Community Gardens foundation honored Joelle Dontigny as its volunteer of the year. Dontigny donated more than 300 hours of her time in the past year. ANDY HOBBS, The Mirror more than 300 hours of her time in the past year, said the honor is all hers.

Every Wednesday, Dontigny delivers fresh organic

vegetables to low-income seniors who live near the Federal Way Transit Center.

The weekly food delivery has turned into a social

opportunity for residents at the Senior Housing Assistance Group (SHAG) community.

Dontigny’s life has been touched by the people she helps feed — and apparently, her efforts touch the lives of those people too.

She recalled a senior who grabbed her arm during one food delivery. He looked her straight in the eye and said, “God bless you.� Several of the people she helps, like this man, are relieved just to have food.

These scenarios help bring the community garden concept, and her volunteer work, full circle. “It’s so much more than just food,� Dontigny said of the garden foundation’s reach. “Who knew a garden could do that? We feed people every week. That’s awesome.�

During a Jan. 30 gathering at Truman High School, Stanley praised volunteers like Dontigny for epitomizing the garden foundation’s mission, which includes raising the quality of life in Federal Way. Stanley said he is working on a book that shows how to build community gardens. The book will provide a month-bymonth blueprint for schools that incorporate gardening into their curriculums.

Last spring, Camelot Elementary teacher Darcy Borg told The Mirror that the school’s garden adds another dimension to education. Students of all ages can find an outlet in the garden, which deepens their understanding and appreciation of nature, science, nutrition and math, she said.

Several online reports suggest that students involved in gardening score higher on achievement tests and develop positive attitudes toward healthy foods.

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South King Fire will ask voters for money in April election

BY ANDY HOBBS editor@federalwaymirror.com

In response to tough economic times, South King Fire and Rescue will seek voter approval this spring for a $3.5 million excess levy.

If approved in the April 17 special election, the levy is expected to cost taxpayers an extra 29 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value each year.

South King Fire generates most of its money through property taxes, which are based on property values.

This revenue has declined 22 percent over the past three-plus years in the Federal Way-Des Moines area.

The fire district reports that it operates with 23 fewer positions and about $6 million less in its annual budget. Most of the budget pays for personnel.

The additional revenue will help fund the fire district’s basic operations, maintenance and payroll.

The four-year collection for this levy, if passed by voters, would begin in 2013.

“This will enhance our ability to provide the service that citizens expect from us,” said commissioner James Fossos.

The district’s board of commissioners passed a resolution for the levy unanimously (5-0) on Jan. 26. The board also unanimously authorized payment to King County for the fire district’s share in the cost of the special election. The cost is divided among the county’s election participants, and Chief Al Church expects South King Fire’s bill to range from $100,000 to $150,000.

“It’s not easy asking for an excess levy,” said com-

missioner Mark Thompson.

“Times are what they are.”

On Jan. 26, the International Association of Firefighters Local 2024 and the fire district finalized a collective bargaining agreement. In the deal, employees will forgo wage increases through 2014.

The union contract originally required pay raises of 4.1 percent. Chief Church expects this deal to save the

fire district nearly $500,000 a year. The commissioners unanimously passed the agreement. A similar concession by the union last January saved the district about $247,000 in 2011.

In other recent costsaving moves, South King Fire laid off four employees in the fall to save roughly $300,000 a year. In October, it was reported that the fire district depends on

a limited reserve fund of $17.3 million to make ends meet. However, the district is required to keep nearly $11 million available in the fund to cover areas like first-quarter payroll and medical benefits.

In 2010, the district tried to address the funding shortfall with a proposed service benefit charge (known as Prop. 1). The funding formula would

have charged each property owner a fee based on fire risk and square footage, and would have allowed the district to maintain its level of service at the time. Voters rejected the measure (51.5 percent) in 2010. Since then, the fire district has cut one of four aid cars, while reducing another to parttime status. The district also reports a slight increase in emergency response times.

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Can donkeys tame city’s wily coyotes?

An article in the Jan. 27 publication of the Federal Way Mirror caught, and held, my attention.

Don Barovic, a Federal Way citizen, is being besieged by coyotes.

These coyotes are killing Mr. Barovic’s livestock, and he, understandably, wants to kill them.

Upon voicing his concerns in a city Council meeting regarding this serious problem, he received a frivolous suggestion. He was

It was a stormy week in politics Two weeks ago, a winter storm blew through the region and disrupted everything. That is, everything but politics, although there were some winds blowing there as well.

Let’s start with schools. The Federal Way School District has a replacement levy proposal on the ballot on Feb. 14, which is also traditionally when the King County Assessor sends out your new property evaluations. Ah... Happy Valentine’s Day! When I was deputy assessor, I found the greetings I received on that day to be significantly less than loving.

The school district is asking for money to remodel Federal Way High School along with some other improvements, and for an excess levy to replace the current one. The high school was built in 1938, and the longer we wait to improve it, the more expensive it will get. Like all governments, the district has been hit with significant budget reductions. The recent McCleary ruling may help focus the Legislature on future K-12 needs, but the district needs the help that our local voters can provide now.

After the storm, I joined the president of Highline Community College and other trustees in Olympia to meet with legislators regarding the need to support higher education as well as K-12. Highline has experienced significant reductions in state assistance at a time when they are trying to prepare the next generation for a four-year college or the workforce.

The Legislature is considering a bill that would put a half-cent sales tax increase on the ballot in April. If passed, it could help the college, schools and other needed services. It is a hot issue that has yet to achieve consensus, and the final product isn’t known yet.

Legislators from both parties were receptive and supportive of the need to invest in education at all levels. But they were also distracted by a more volatile issue, as those who favor and oppose gay\lesbian marriage arrived in the capital about the same time we did. The Democrat-controlled House had plenty of votes to pass the marriage bill. But the Senate was one vote short.

There isn’t much room for compromise between the opposing views. That was made clear as one group threatened any Republican senator who voted in favor of the bill with political reprisals, including putting up more than $250,000 to defeat them. Sen. Mary Margaret Haugen (D-Camano Island) dramatically provided the 25th vote in the Senate.

Some Republican senators who wanted to support the bill breathed much easier after Haugen took them off the hook — and they could vote no.

Later in the week, the South King Fire and Rescue board approved putting an excess levy for $3.5 million on the ballot in April. Here again, economic conditions have caused budget reductions. The fire district tried a service benefit charge in 2010, but it was defeated.

After that, I heard some heavy hitters were in the state from the other Washington trying to recruit Republican Congressman Dave Reichert to run for the U.S. Senate. Under redistricting, Reichert gained a lot more Republican voters, so a Senate run seems unlikely.

Since my furnace decided it would like to be replaced with a newer model at the worst possible time, I was happy to attend the Federal [ more ROEGNER page 34 ] Bob Roegner

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On Feb. 14, voters will have an opportunity to cast two important votes for our community’s future with the Educational Programs and Operations Levy and the Capital Levy to rebuild Federal Way High School and elementary playgrounds.

I am supporting both measures because I believe that quality schools are as essential to a successful city, as they are to our community’s youth.

As a state legislator, I took a leadership role on education issues because I believe we have an ethical responsibility to provide our young people with the tools to succeed.

Now, as mayor, I also recognize that maintaining quality schools is vital to our economy as well as our community. Quality schools are a critical factor for businesses and families deciding where to locate. With Puget Sound area cities competing for new businesses, think of our schools as a competitive advantage we must have.

The Educational Programs and Operations Levy funds teaching staff, para-educators, athletics and activities, and security and technology staff. The EPO Levy, which pays for about 25 percent of the general expenses of the district, would last for two years and would replace the expiring levy. These local funds are all the more important because of deepening state cuts to education funding.

Federal Way Public Schools has a remarkable record of returning value for past successful levies. There are outstanding programs like Thomas Jefferson’s International Baccalaureate program, the Internet Academy, Federal Way High’s Cambridge program, and the Career and Technical Education Program. Despite being a relatively poor district, Federal Way Public Schools is recognized widely for its quality programs.

The district has also shown with previous voter-approved construction funds that it can build outstanding new schools and facilities — such as Todd Beamer High School and Sequoyah Middle School — on or under budget and on time. That’s important because it’s well past time to replace our oldest highest school, Federal Way High School.

The current building was constructed in 1929, and has been expanded and renovated multiple times over the past 80 years. The school district has been frugal and gotten as much as it could get out of this building, but they’ve reached the end of what can be done to the building. Eight decades on, it’s time to rebuild the school that [ more PRIEST page 34 ]

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coyotes, we have to adhere to City Hall’s advice. To rid ourselves of the coyote threat we must first get the donkeys out of City Hall.

Elaine Torrey, Federal Way told he needed to get a donkey to keep the coyotes at bay. He was also told the city could help him locate a donkey.

Donkeys are historically illtempered and lacking in deportment. They are headstrong non-conformists and do not make good pets. Mr. Barovic doesn’t want to “tease” the coyotes; he

wants to get rid of them. He doesn’t want the presence of a donkey to relocate the coyotes to plague his neighbors. He wants the problem eradicated.

When coyotes have no fear of humans, they become a threat to them, and small children can easily become their prey. I watch them roaming freely through the

parking lot a Federal Way High School. This is only 12 blocks from The Commons Mall. Unlike the animal services department, I am unable to discern the difference between the nice coyotes and the nasty ones. Coyotes are not a nuisance; they are a threat.

Since we are not allowed to protect ourselves by shooting the

Let us shoot coyotes My heart goes out to Donald Barovic (“Coyotes: FW resident wants to shoot them,” Jan. 27).

Over the years, my husband and I have dealt with the same problem and I’m still dealing with it.

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www.federalwaymirror.com [ LETTERS from page 6] lost goats, sheep, chickens, a cat and peafowl to coyotes, bald eagles and red tailed hawks.

We have reinforced our fencing. Built them higher and stronger year after year, only to have to stand and watch the coyotes climb the fences like a ladder. Coming and going, just like a human climbing a ladder.

This past year due to the cost, I gave away four goats and two horses. Once I did that, the coyotes went rampant. I lost 32 large laying hens to coyotes. And watched as a bald eagle killed one of my beautiful peacocks and sat on it and ate it in my pasture.

Once my son and I thought we finally had the fences secured and no possible way the coyotes could come in, we only had five hens, one goat and one peacock left. We purchased 14 baby chicks. Just as they were at the laying age, the coyotes made a feast of them. My son was in the pasture and a coyote came right past him, grabbed a chicken and went over the fence. Came back again in about an hour, and my son was still there and grabbed another chicken and over the fence it went.

I now only have a pullet, one hen that no longer lays.

I’m furious!

I contacted the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and threatened to send them a bill for the loss of my animals. They said they had no financing to pay for my animal loss and told me I couldn’t shoot the coyotes, that they needed to be relocated. How in the heck are they going to relocate them? They just keep multiplying.

I think my only solution is to put up razor wire, like the prisons do, to keep the coyotes from climbing over the fence. Now the bald eagles and hawks are a different story. What does one do to keep them out?

Delores Warner, Auburn

Do you favor the death penalty?

Hi, in my school, I did a project that is debated around now and in it I’m supposed to write an email to Federal Way newspaper, so here you go.

I chose the death penalty.

The way I personally think about it is that it depends on the person if they have to kill him/her or not...

But I made a survey of 15 people in my school, mostly from my class. The results are that eight out of 15 are

for it, two people say no, two people (including me) say it depends and four people either don’t care or don’t know or neither.

There you go, that’s my email...

This is a vote for an emotional building that does little to foster serious education.

When you consider the success of taking an abandoned warehouse and making it into the most Anatoliy Voznyarskiy, sought after classroom seat Federal Way in the district for less than $140 per foot per student, and getting us the highest academic performance of any district school (Federal I am a freshman attendWay Public Academy), does ing Christian Faith School more money really equal in Federal Way. I am doing a project on human cloning better education? Or just a nice Taj Mahal of beauty? for my Pacific Northwest Yes, I visited Federal History class. I am writing Way High School on two you asking for a moment occasions and had buildof your time to read what ing tours each time. It is I have to say. I understand in need of rebuild. But that you must be a very nowhere does the district busy person, and I am very provide support for a $110 grateful for your time. million budget when even Human cloning, being they claim to having no a very controversial topic idea of the use or scope. of our time, can be a very Worse yet, even without tricky thing to interpret. a planned structure, the When I first heard the only argument you idea, I said, “Gross! hear coming from That’s absolutely FEDERAL WAY the board is a comdisgusting,� but afparison waging this ter some research, I levy against another have found out that vote on a bond for there are many good $110 million. They are things that human cloning determined to spend $110 could bring to our society. million no matter what It could help people who you decide. Without any couldn’t have children have children or bring happiness mention of scaling back the grandiose structure they to a couple that lost a child envision. recently. I am not promotInstead, they are willing ing human cloning, but I to just follow the trend of hope that you don’t write it overspending for schools off as something wrong at rather than take the lead first glance. It just might be in defining responsible a right step into the future. budgets. I say let’s demand Kezia Philip, Auburn a clear plan that meets the needs of the district and students before granting an open checkbook.

Vote no on Prop. 2. DeInstead of figuring out mand accountability what we need and building

Let’s consider human cloning

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Say no to Prop. 2 in Feb. election

the best educational high school possible, this board wants big bucks now and then will decide later how to spend all of it.

Taking emotional advantage of the city’s namesake school and premier location, we are set to put up yet another architectural monument that has little to do with real education.

The district cites state standards at $158 per square foot per student (or only a cost of just $69 million based on 410,450 square feet of building wanted). Not satisfied, your school board vows to spend $110 million, or $268 per foot, if you vote yes on Prop 2.

The board admits to overcrowding in all of the high schools and yet seeks to build this one to accommodate 1,600 students, while doing nothing to redefine the boundaries or ease congestion throughout the district.

Jerry Galland, uninc. King County

Please support FW school levies There is much going on in the Federal Way Public Schools these days: a new grading system, new board members, massive budget balancing acts, a streamlined decision-making process, and a recent Supreme Court decision supporting school funding from the state.

On top of all that, as part of the levy approved four years ago, four new schools opened this year, a new administration building just opened, and a new service center will be finished soon.

It has been a busy year for our school district, but all of their effort is in support of a long-term effort to improve the conditions under which children learn.

Next up will be the two levies offered for our

consideration in the special election slated for Feb. 14.

The first one is an operating levy that was originally put in place to fill the gaps that the state left during budget cuts over the last few budget cycles.

Although the recent court decision requires the state to pony up, the state coffers do not have anything in them to fix their transgressions anytime soon. The levy will still be needed to keep the school district operating in their current situation. Very plainly, if this levy does not pass, people will lose their jobs.

The second levy is to primarily rebuild Federal Way High School, but includes funding for important fixes at a number of other schools. The casual taxpayer/voter might wonder about the wisdom of the district in asking for more money to build more in this challenging economy.

But the circumstances offer an important opportunity. With money leftover from the prior improvement funding, the district is able to leverage that into twice its amount and effectively pay for half of a new high school at no cost to us. But half of a new high school is no school.

Constructed in 1929, Federal Way High School was one of the first buildings built in this area. In fact, it wasn’t even a high school back in the day; it started as an elementary school. Over the years, a number of additions, repairs and upgrades have been tacked on, and the school morphed into the cludgy facility we see today.

But at some point in every structure’s life, old construction becomes more of a hindrance than a quaint feature. A quick drive-by might suggest the building is in fair condition, but a brief tour of the inside will demonstrate to anyone that this building has lasted well beyond its useful life.

The school district has squeezed all that they can out of this facility. It’s time to replace it.

Communities In Schools works every day to bring materials and caring adult volunteers into the school to help kids, but sometimes it takes more to provide an environment that can respond to the changing needs of education. For this reason, Communities In Schools of Federal Way supports both levies and urges your support by voting “yes� on Feb. 14.

With the restructuring of prior bonds and other lev-

February 3, 2012 [7] ies expiring, the cost is only a few dollars per month per household. Together we can make a big difference in improving how our kids learn.

We’re on a roll. Let’s keep the momentum of systemwide improvement in our schools going.

Pete Gonzales, board president, Communities In Schools of Federal Way

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Our leaders need to step up and take a stand for society’s rights.

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Facebook ruins online comment experience Requiring a Facebook logins ruins websites. Nobody wants to participate when FB is required. Just see what has happened to seattlepi. com. I would love to make comments, but I can’t since I don’t do Facebook. Sad.

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Special election BALLOTS: Federal Way residents have received ballots and voters pamphlets in the mail for the Feb. 14 special election. Voters to decide on two levy proposals by the Federal Way School District. This is an all-mail election. A drop-off box for ballots is located on 33325 8th Ave. S. near City Hall (no postage required).

Ballots can also be returned via standard mail with a first-class stamp. Ballots must be postmarked by Feb. 14, or submitted to a dropbox by 8 p.m. Feb. 14. To learn more, visit www. kingcounty.gov/elections or call (206) 296-8683.

FEDERAL WAY MEASURES: The district seeks approval for an Educational Programs and Operations (EPO) levy as well as a capital levy. The EPO levy will continue what Federal Way taxpayers are already paying for the general operations of their schools. The school district seeks a $53 million levy per year for two years. The current levy, which was approved three years ago, expires in 2012. About 80 percent of this levy money goes to basic education. If approved by voters in February, a six-year $60 million capital levy will help rebuild the aging Federal Way High School. Some of the money will be earmarked to help build play structures and play areas at 19 of the district’s elementary schools. Total cost of the project is estimated at $110 million; the school district already has $50 million.

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ed to record the female sibling while in the bathroom using an iPod. The report notes the female sibling noticed the iPod while getting ready in the morning. t +VTU TBZ OP UP ESVHT At 8:32 a.m. Jan. 24 in the 4200 block of South 288th Street, two juveniles were observed exiting a vehicle in the parking lot of Thomas Jefferson High School while a basketball game was taking place. The school security officer saw, in plain view, drug paraphernalia in the vehicle while they exited. According to the

report, a school administrator then searched the vehicle and discovered a bag of marijuana to go along with the paraphernalia. t 4UPMFO JOGP At 9:58 a.m. Jan. 25 in the 3800 block of SW 339th Street, the victim reported that someone had illegally used her information to make a purchase of $414.30 on walmart.com. According to the report, the victim believed her daughter may have been responsible, but was either unwilling or unable to produce evidence to substantiate her claim.

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According to the report, the duo told the woman she owes them money. The woman said the man harassing her indicated he was with a federal government agency, but when pressed, the man would not identify which agency. This is the second such call the woman has received in the last six months.

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Twin Lakes is the first neighborhood to join Federal Way’s Safe City program in an effort to curtail property crimes and raise overall safety.

Nearly 1,400 households in the neighborhood are eligible to participate. The online program allows users to post tips about suspicious or criminal activity.

First launched in 2009, the Safe City program has previously focused on Federal Way’s downtown core, and is prominently supported by police and the business community.

Volunteers operate a total of 36 cameras that pan, tilt and zoom on the downtown core.

The Twin Lakes Homeowners Association connected with the program this month. The association has yet to approve or purchase cameras. However, Twin Lakes residents can now access safecityFW.com and post online reports specific to the neighborhood, complete with maps. So far, 230 homeowners have signed up for the free service.

The extra sets of eyes that watch out for the community is a big help to law enforcement. Federal Way Police Cmdr. Chris Norman showed Twin Lakes residents how it works during their HOA meeting Jan. 26.

One of the program’s success stories involves a

man who was allegedly fondling children at local businesses. In July 2011, loss prevention officers at Sears in The Commons Mall spotted the suspect shortly after a surveillance photo was distributed via the Safe City network. The suspect was arrested that day.

Twin Lakes HOA president Bob Hill told residents of an incident earlier this month, when he suffered three vehicle break-ins on his property.

After calling police, he posted an alert online to warn other Twin Lakes residents.

Police reported 744 burglaries in Federal Way in 2011, with 34 burglaries in Twin Lakes. Most of those residential burglaries took place near the end of 2011, said Federal Way police crime analyst Lindsey Tiroux. Most burglaries occur during the day and are typically committed by juveniles, she said. Most thefts also target vehicles. “The majority of the time, they’re looking for quick and easy,� Tiroux said of potential perpetrators.

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A 20-year-old boxer beat up a burglar who tried to break into his Federal Way apartment Jan. 30.

According to Federal Way police, detectives are following a lead in search of the burglary suspect — who fled the scene after being thrown off the apartment’s third-story balcony. The apartment is located in the 35400 block of 25th Avenue Southwest. “I grabbed him by the collar and the back of his belt, I threw him right over the balcony,� Colton Vaughn told Komo News. The report said Vaughn discovered the burglar in his apartment after waking up early in the morning for a drink of water. The burglar, clad in a ski mask and gloves, approached Vaughn.

According to the report, Vaughn punched the burglar six or seven times before the suspect headed toward the sliding glass door to escape.

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Power outages: Puget Sound Energy offers $50 credits

BY GREG ALLMAIN gallmain@federalwaymirror.com

Puget Sound Energy is offering a $50 credit on utility bills for any customers who experienced a power outage for five or more days after the recent winter storm.

According to PSE, state regulators granted the utility’s request to waive certain conditions with which it’s constrained in awarding such credits, namely the condition that customers have to “opt in” for the credit. Because of the waiver, all customers who experienced power loss of five days or more will receive the credit, regardless of whether they informed PSE of their troubles.

The utility indicates customers can expect to see the credit on their bills beginning Feb. 15. The cost will be covered by PSE, the utility notes, so no additional costs will be passed on to customers.

Overall, more than 250,000 people lost power as snow and ice coated the region Jan. 18-19.

Nearly 30,000 customers lost power in Federal Way, which saw up to 5.5 inches of snow. The weight of the snow, and subsequent ice from freezing rain, caused tree limbs to snap and power lines to collapse. On Jan. 24, five days after the power outages hit the city, around 1,200 PSE customers still lacked power in Federal Way. “The prolonged power outages from the storms created a real hardship for many of our customers,” said Sue McLain, PSE senior vice president of delivery operations. “The bill credit won’t take back the dark evenings and chill in the bone that many families experienced. Rather, it is a gesture of our appreciation for their understanding and patience.”

McLain said that both customers and employees of PSE showed respect and understanding during those few days.

“Our customers were frustrated by the lengthy outages, of course, but they were also very understand of the difficult conditions our crews faced in getting their lights back on as soon as it was safe to do so,” she said. “We thank them for their patience and want to ensure their continued con-

fidence in PSE by providing them with the credit without their having to request or apply for it.”

Customers who lost power for 120 consecutive hours or more in the aftermath of the recent winter storms should see the credit appear on their Feb. 15 bill. If it does not appear,

customers may contact PSE at (888) 225-5773.

Storm damage: Businesses may qualify for loan King County Office of Emergency Management is conducting a survey of

businesses within King County that may have suffered an economic loss due to the effects of the recent snow and ice storm between Jan. 16-23.

Information gathered through this survey will be sent to the Washington State Emergency Management Division, which will

February 3, 2012 [9] determine whether the losses incurred are enough to request assistance from the Small Business Administration’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program.

For a copy of the survey that applies to affected businesses, visit federalway mirror.com (business section). The completed survey

can be faxed by Feb. 13 to Timothy Doyle at (206) 205-4056. Participation in the survey does not guarantee eligibility or future assistance. To learn more, visit the Small Business Administration website at sba.gov or email Timothy Doyle at timothy.doyle@ kingcounty.gov.

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When school districts dissolve MIRROR STAFF REPORTS

.FNCFST PG 8BTIJOHUPO 4UBUF 4VQFS intendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) Randy Dorn’s office testified before the Legislature on Jan. 31, giving their thoughts on the processes that need to be in place for when school districts become financially insolvent. House Bill 2617 was up for discussion during a public hearing of the House Education and Appropriations Oversight Committee.

According to OSPI, HB 2617 would create a formal procedure for when school districts in the state are unable to sustain themselves financially anymore, and are forced to dissolve. The bill will create a financial oversight committee that would be established when a district becomes financially insolvent. That committee would review the district’s situation, and

then make a recommendation, such as tighter financial controls, or, in the worst case scenario, complete dissolution. “We certainly don’t want any district dissolving,� Dorn said. “If it happens, we need formal and agreed-upon terms so the process is as smooth as it can be. With continued cuts in school budgets, it’s possible that in the near future some districts could have trouble paying their bills.�

In 2007, the Vader school district was forced to dissolve due to financial issues, which is a driving force behind this bill, OSPI says. OSPI’s Chief Financial Officer Shawn Lewis said this bill helps keep students protected. “This bill ensures that students come first,� he said. “As we go through the dissolution process, education services (will) continue to be provided to students and school districts around the state.�

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Holtz had been a teacher with Federal Way Public Schools since FROM STAFF REPORTS 1991, when she started at Silver Lake Elementary School. Holtz Diane Holtz, the longest tenspent a brief time at Saghalie ured teacher at the Federal Way .JEEMF 4DIPPM CFGPSF MBOEJOH BU Public Academy (FWPA), passed the FWPA in 2000. Described as away Jan. 20 after a long battle “instrumental� in formulating with cancer. She was 61.

Diane Holtz the seventh-grade curriculum at A memorial service will be held FWPA, Holtz was well known for at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 3 at the Cavalry her eff orts in the seventh-grade yearbook Community Church (15116 Gary St. E., program.

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Rob Neu, superintendent of Federal Way Public Schools, delivers his State of the Schools address on Feb. 1 at the Federal Way Chamber luncheon at Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club. PHOTO COURTESY OF ED STREIT

State of the schools: No more ‘teach, test and forget’ in FW learning. Each course in grades K-12 has a set of editor@federalwaymirror.com 15 “power standards� that Federal Way Superintenstudents must satisfy in dent Rob Neu delivered his order to pass. Students annual State of the Schools have multiple opportuniaddress Wednesday, focusties to learn and meet these ing on challenges in the standards. Ultimately, the district in the past, present policy prepares students for and future. the next level by requir“The days of ‘teach, test ing them to demonstrate and forget’ are success in their “Quality education courses. gone,� Neu told is not random in attendees at the While he recogFederal Way’s public nizes that not all Federal Way Chamber mem- schools.� students choose bership luncheon, Rob Neu, superintendent, to attend college held Feb. 1 at or secondary Federal Way schools Twin Lakes Golf training, Neu said and Country the district wants Club. “Quality students to finish education is not random schooling in Federal Way in Federal Way’s public with the skills and knowlschools.� edge to make those choices.

After warming up the .PSF SJHPSPVT DPVSTFT audience with a little are seen as one avenue in humor, Neu tackled the reaching that goal. serious side of education in Neu acknowledged a Federal Way, namely stufew alarming trends that dent achievement. Among stand in the way of student the changes implemented achievement. In Federal in the state’s eighth-largest Way, about 55 percent of school district: students live below the povt .PSF PQQPSUVOJUJFT GPS erty line — a statistic that students of all abilities to has doubled in the past 10 enroll in rigorous classes. years, he said. In the South “This policy has had a proSound, about 50 percent of found impact on so many graduates attend college, he students who didn’t think said, and about 24 percent they were smart enough or of high school graduates good enough,� Neu said. in the region earn a college t ć F DPOUSPWFSTJBM degree.

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ation rate — and reducing the number of dropouts.

Those who dropout face tougher obstacles in life and are more likely to live on welfare, for example. “We have a moral imperative to change this trajectory for our students and we need to change it now,� Neu said. “Excuse me if I get a little intense over this.�

Federal Way’s growing ethnic and linguistic diversity also pose challenges to the district. Nearly 13 percent of students speak a different language at home. In addition, at least 113 total languages are represented in the student population of about 22,000.

Social and intellectual capital will be the economic drivers of the future, Neu said, noting that Federal Way schools are adapting to the times. “(Students) will need to be lifelong learners, and we will teach them how to learn,� he said. “In Federal Way, we will fight and continue to fight for ‘all means all.’�

Learn more Rob Neu was hired by Federal Way Public Schools in 2010. He welcomes feedback from the community on Federal Way schools.

Email rneu@fwps.org or visit www.fwps.org.

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The proposed Crystal Palace project, as seen in this artistic rendering, is slated for the former AMC Theatres site on 20th Avenue South in downtown Federal Way. COURTESY IMAGE

Crystal Palace project awaits financial fate

BY GREG ALLMAIN gallmain@federalwaymirror.com

The ambitious Crystal Palace project, as proposed

by Boston-based ARCADD Inc., may be on hold in downtown Federal Way due to some minor details regarding financing.

This news was announced by Patrick Doherty, economic development director, during the Federal Way City Council’s retreat Jan. 28 at the Dumas Bay Centre.

Doherty said he and Mayor Skip Priest had been on the phone with Dr. Hisham Ashkouri, the man who would be the principal architect for the project for ARCADD, and Roger Kimball, who is representing the financial interests in the project. “What they indicated is that, they’re moving very diligently every day, on calls across the world to Asia, or wherever these trustees are,� he said. “And Roger Kimball said that he believed the agreements that he has to have signed, would be signed, and then the funds would be available in February.�

Doherty said Priest put Kimball on the spot, asking how sure he is of that time frame, with Kimball replying that he’s “90 percent plus sure.� According to Doherty, Kimball indicated that one of the key individuals who would help finance the project needs to come to the U.S. to sign the appropriate paperwork, and that the February time

frame comes from the fact the individual is currently in some part of Asia. “It’s still on hold, but they said they would tell us as soon as there’s a signed document,â€? Doherty said. “The trust will be public once (the paperwork is) signed, and they said‌we would be ‘surprised and pleased’ as to who that is.â€?

When pressed for more information by councilwoman Dini Duclos, Doherty said the only information the mayor and city staff have regarding the financiers is that it’s an “international equity trust.� Along with that, he said that Ashkouri and ARCADD are close to being done with their designs and other elements, and are ready to move forward as soon as the money is secured.

Deputy Mayor Jim Ferrell expressed concerns over this delay, especially in light of the issues the city has had with previous developers and trying to secure the money to get the project moving forward. “Before I would agree to anything else, I’m going to have to see a lot more transparency. I’ve gotten to the point where I’m really uncomfortable with where this is all at. For me, before I would accept $150,000 (an amount ARCADD was to come up with before the end of January), I would have to have a lot more transparency. I want to know who these people are, and it’s not enough to know on the back end of due diligence,� he said. “One of my

concerns is, frankly, even if we do our due diligence‌ somehow along the line, this doesn’t happen, and we end up with a hole in the ground and in litigation indefinitely.�

Outside of considering leniency for yet another developer after being snubbed twice, Duclos shared that not knowing the financial backers at this stage is just part and parcel for a project of this scope and size. “I think if they come back to us, with the down payment and the financing, that’s when it will become public. They can’t release financing, who they’re talking with beforehand. You don’t do that. Once they sign it, and it’s transferred to them, everything is wide open to us and then we’ll know if they can or can’t do it,� Duclos said.

Because of this bump in the road, Doherty and Priest had a new contingency plan to unveil to the council. According to Doherty, this plan would be a two-acre park with a retail/residential mix adjacent to it. Outside of this, the council also looked at re-invigorating plans for the proposed civic center site as well during the retreat.

The hope, as always, is to just get the one spark going in the downtown core that would be transformative for Federal Way. “Either one of those projects will jump-start development in the downtown.

Both of them is a win-win, but we need to get one of them going,� Duclos said.

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30th District political groups Democrats: The 30th District Democrats meet at 7 p.m. every first Wednesday of the month at the Federal Way Senior Center, 4016 S. 352nd St., Federal Way. To learn more about upcoming events and happenings, call Tim Burns at (253) 874-6292 or e-mail kurt@30thdemswa.org or visit 30thdemswa.org.

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During the 2011 homeless count, Roy Andresen searches under a highway overpass off I-5. MIRROR FILE PHOTO County cities, 104 people were counted in Kent, 73 were counted in Renton and 44 were counted in Auburn. Seattle topped the list of county cities with 1,898 homeless people counted this year.

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measure, said the Senate’s vote was another step in gallmain@fedwaymirror.com getting Washington state The Washington State “out of the business of Senate voted 28-21 to discrimination.� approve the gay marriage “Tonight we saw the bill Feb. 1, taking Washbest of Washington and ington one step closer to our leaders. They were being the seventh state to respectful and they were allow marriage between kind. I thank Senator Ed same-sex partners.

Murray for his leadership,� “A lot of people are just she said. “This vote was stunned, particularly in courageous and was only my age group and older,� possible with bipartisan said Senator Ed Mursupport. That support ray in a press conference shows Washington’s before the vote. commitment Murray, a gay to equality. man himself, has Fair-minded been one of the and responsible champions at the leaders crafted state level in ata bill that protempts to extend tects religious marriage rights freedoms while to gay couples. ensuring equal “I don’t think rights. I comwe actually mend our state believed this day “I have always senators who would come in acknowledged stood against our lifetimes,� he tonight that discrimination, said. “I certainly separate but and I know this didn’t believe equal is not that when these legislation will equal.� battles started in bring us closer to The protecequality for all the ‘90s.� tion of religious of Washington’s Sen. Tracey freedoms the families.�

Eide, who governor noted State Sen. Tracey Eide represents involves a proviFederal Way and (D-Federal Way) sion in the bill the surrounding that allows for areas, felt this vote was a religious organizations to step in the right direction. choose whether they will “I have always stood marry gay couples. Anagainst discrimination, other provision in the bill and I know this legislaalso ensures that religious tion will bring us closer to organizations will not be equality for all of Washcompelled by the law to ington’s families,â€? she said. engage in marriage coun“For decades our counseling or similar services try has struggled with for same-sex couples. discrimination in many While it was a night of forms. I am proud that, celebration for those in in the past, our state has support of the bill, those joined together to supopposed have already port equality for women, made clear their intenracial minorities, people tions to challenge the with disabilities, and formative law. Talk of religions‌I support mara ballot measure in the riage equality and voted in fall has been circulating, favor of this long overdue which most observers bepiece of legislation to lieve will be similar to the ensure all of our children battle that played out in grow up in a society that 2009, when the two sides truly promotes equality.â€? fought over the expanded Gov. Christine Grerole of domestic partnergoire, who introduced the ships in the state.

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The 2012 One Night Count of homeless people in King County took place in the early morning hours of Jan. 27.

Nearly 800 volunteers across King County counted men, women and children who are homeless and lacked shelter for the night. Volunteers counted homeless people in cars, tents, all-night buses and hospitals — or curled up in blankets under bridges and in doorways.

In total, 2,594 people had no shelter in King County last night, compared to 2,442 counted in 2011. In 2010, the count totaled 2,759.

In Federal Way, volunteers counted 77 people, of which 48 were sleeping in vehicles and 16 were found sleeping in “structures.� Last year, the Federal Way count was 124, and in 2010, the county was 181.

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Your belated 2012 economic forecast Last month, I attended money, the deal died. the Federal Way Chamber’s The difference between annual economic forecast the school levies and the breakfast. Now I’m finally Crystal Palace is the invesgetting around to tor. The levies are writing about it. an investment According to a by the people of handful of WashFederal Way. The ington’s economic palace’s fate will experts, the forecast rely on investors for 2012 is the same outside of Federal as 2011.

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Babysitter gets 10 years for shaking child COURTESY OF AUBURN REPORTER

An Auburn babysitter who shook a then 9-month-old baby so hard he suffered extensive brain damage was sentenced Wednesday in Kent to a maximum of 10 years in prison.

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Signing Day: Olive, May headed to Beamer Wyoming, others also ink letters wrestlers

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BY CASEY OLSON sports@fedwaymirror.com

2012 US OLYMPIC TEAM TRIALS — DIVING WILL BE JUNE 17-24 IN FWAY The best divers in the nation will be in Federal Way June 17-24 for the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials — Diving. The Trials will include men’s and women’s individual events in 3- and 10-meter competitions, plus men’s and women’s synchronized events at both heights. Purchase tickets at ticketmaster.com. For ticketing for groups of 20 or more, call (206) 461-5865.

Federal Way senior Uso Olive (right) celebrates signing his national letter of intent to play football at the University of Wyoming with his older brother, Alex, Wednesday at Federal Way High School. Teammate DJ May will join Olive at Wyoming. CASEY OLSON, The Mirror

In total, nine FWay student/athletes sign scholarships to play in college

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Wyoming is a long way from Federal Way, in terms of distance and lifestyle. But for Federal Way High School seniors D.J. May and Uso

Olive, the state will be their home for the next four or five years.

The duo inked their national letter of intents Wednesday morning to play football for the Wyoming Cowboys in front of friends and family at [ more SIGNING DAY page 27 ]

For the first time in the history of Todd Beamer, the Titans will hang a South Puget Sound League wrestling championship banner from the rafters of the school’s gym.

Beamer secured a perfect 8-0 season in the SPSL South Division Friday by sweeping Federal Deshar House Way and GrahamKapowsin in a pair of dual meets in Graham to end the SPSL’s regular season. The Titans beat up Federal Way, 64-12, and squeaked by Graham-Kapowsin, 35-33. “It’s very exciting for our team,� said longtime head coach Brett Lucas.

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Girls basketball: Federal Way takes control of SPSL South Eagles shut down ERidge to avenge only SPSL loss of the season to take over first place in division

BY CASEY OLSON sports@fedwaymirror.com

With wins in their final two games in the regular season, the Federal Way girls basketball team can claim its second South Puget Sound League South Division title in a row.

The Eagles (15-3 overall, 13-1 overall) clinched the inside track at the division title by beating secondplace Emerald Ridge Wednesday night, 65-43, in a huge matchup.

Emerald Ridge handed Federal Way its lone loss in the SPSL South earlier in the season in overtime, 89-82. But this time around, it was all Eagles.

Federal Way controlled the entire game at home. Raven Benton led the way with 21 points and senior point guard Darah Huetas-Vining helped with the tempo all night and also chipped in 13 points.

The Eagles jumped out to a 17-12 lead after the first quarter and extended the lead to 31-23 at halftime. Federal Way held Emerald Ridge senior guard Taylor Buie basically in check with 23 points.

Buie came into the game averaging 25.3 points a game and lit up the Eagles for 46 during their first meeting.

In earlier action, Federal Way beat Graham-Kapowsin Tuesday, 58-43, thanks to 18 points from Benton and 15 from Dyesha Belhumeur.

The Eagles also slipped by Rogers Saturday, 50-47, and beat up Curtis Thursday, 66-25.

Against Rogers, Federal Way used a 16-4 advantage in the second quarter. Huertas-Vining led the way with 18 points and Benton finished with 13.

Against Curtis, Federal Way exploded to a 35-6 lead after the first quarter and cruised the rest of the way. The Eagles’ defense held Curtis to single-digit points in all four quarters.

Benton finished with 17 points and Huertas-Vining added 16.

IN OTHER GIRLS ACTION: Beamer — The Titans (7-11 overall, 4-10 SPSL South) got a big win over Graham-Kapowsin Thursday night, 54-39. The Titans blew the game open by outscoring the Eagles, 14-2, during the third quarter. Beamer got 11 points from Meghan Graf.

But the Titans suffered a 61-49 loss to Spanaway Lake Saturday and lost to Rogers Tuesday, 56-47.

Against Spanaway Lake, Graf and Megan Huff scored 43 of Beamer’s

49 points on the night. Huff tallied 23 and Graf finished with 20.

Graf scored 19 points during the loss to Rogers, who outscored Beamer 20-11 during the second quarter. Huff added 11 for the Titans.

Decatur — The Gators (7-11 overall, 3-6 SPSL 3A) beat Peninsula, 47-37, Saturday night, but lost games to Enumclaw Friday and Lakes Tuesday.

On the road against Peninsula, Ayesia Rogers led the Gators with 16 points, Acacia Hall finished with 12 and Abby McFaul had 11.

During Decatur’s 58-41 loss to Enumclaw, Rogers finished with over half of the Gators’ points. The senior finished with 21.

Lakes downed Decatur, 56-21, Tuesday night after outscoring the Gators, 27-9, during the third quarter. The two teams combined for 0 points in the second quarter.

Abby McFaul led Decatur with nine points.

Jefferson — The Raiders (6-12 overall, 4-10 SPSL North) lost a defensive battle Saturday to the Auburn Trojans on the road, 34-27.

Jada Piper led TJ with 14 points.

Jefferson also lost back-toback games to Auburn Riverside Tuesday, 53-38, and Kentwood Wednesday, 52-40. Against Auburn Riverside, Piper led the way with nine points. Kristine Coranado led TJ in scoring during the loss to Kentwood.

Federal Way’s Dyesha Belhumeur plays defense on Emerald Ridge’s Taylor Buie during the Eagles’ win Wednesday night in a key game. CASEY OLSON, The Mirror

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Boys basketball: Decatur sweeps Lakes, wins SPSL 3A Hunter pours in 32 during 82-75 win; Federal Way leads SPSL South by one

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The Decatur Gators boys basketball team is peaking at the right time.

The Gators (15-4 overall, 9-0 SPSL 3A) clinched their first-ever South Puget Sound League 3A championship Tuesday by beating the defending state champion Lakes Lancers for the second time this season, 82-75. The win came on the Lancers’ home court and was Decatur’s 12th in a row.

This time around, the Gators rode the hot shooting hand of senior guard Dom Hunter. The 6-footer finished with 32 points, which bumped his season average to 20.6 points a game.

Hunter has been in double figures in 18 of Decatur’s 19 games this season.

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Rawls finished with 21 points from his point guard position.

“Dom and Markus are just too much for them,” said Decatur head coach Kevin Olson. “(They) really stepped up their play in those big games vs. Lakes.”

During their first meeting of the seaDom Hunter son, Rawls connected on a 17-foot jumper with 4 seconds on the clock to beat Lakes, 55-54. That win ended the Lancers’ twoyear winning streak in the SPSL 3A. Rawls finished that game with a career-high 27 points and basically carried the Gators to the win. This time around it was Hunter’s turn.

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But Lakes wasn’t going to go down without a fight.

The veteran Lancers battled back to cut the Decatur lead to just one, 67-66, with less than four minutes remaining in the game. Hunter and the Gators outscored Lakes, 15-9, down the stretch thanks to solid free-throw shooting.

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[26] February 3, 2012 [ BOYS BASKETBALL from page 25 ] good basketball at the right time.

We’ll try and keep that going the next few weeks.”

Andrew Holloway scored 23 points to lead Lakes. The 6-foot-9, 300-pound Zach Banner finished with 12 points, 17 rebounds and five assists a day after he shunned the University of Washington and committed to play football at USC in the fall.

The Lancers made only 9 of 23 from behind the 3-point line and will finish second in the SPSL 3A. Decatur finishes its SPSL 3A season Friday at home against Auburn Mountainview.

Markus Rawls In earlier action, The Gators remained unbeaten in the SPSL 3A with a pair of wins Friday and Saturday.

Decatur downed Enumclaw Friday, 67-58, and beat Peninsula Saturday, 69-55.

Decatur was led by the 16 points of Abraham Ferrell-Logan during the home win over Peninsula. Jason Young finished with 15 and Hunter chipped in 13.

Against Enumclaw, the Gators overcame a five-point halftime deficit on the road to win going away.

Hunter finished with 25 points and Ferrell-Logan added 22 for Decatur.

IN OTHER BOYS BASKETBALL ACTION: Federal Way — The Eagles remained in first place in the SPSL South after losing to the veteran Curtis Vikings Thursday night in University Place.

The Vikings, who lost in the

Class 4A state title game a season ago, beat the Eagles, 54-48, in a key South Puget Sound League South Division game.

Federal Way (12-5 overall, 13-2 SPSL South) got back on track with three-straight wins Saturday, Monday and Tuesday and lead Curtis and Beamer by one game with just one to play.

The Eagles will win the SPSL South Division title with a win Saturday, Feb. 4 over Bethel.

Thursday night, Curtis outscored Federal Way, 20-13, during the third quarter to take control of the game. The Vikings were led by 22 points from Darius JohnsonWilson. Federal Way got 17 points from sophomore Brayon Blake and 12 from sophomore Deonte Anderson.

The Eagles downed GrahamKapowsin Tuesday, 61-32, thanks to outscoring the Eagles, 20-0, during the fourth quarter. Blake led Federal Way with 23 points.

Monday, the Eagles blew out Emerald Ridge, 53-39, and had three players in double figures.

Anderson finished with 16 and D’Londo Tucker and Vionte Daniels both chipped in 10.

Saturday night, Federal Way beat Rogers, 52-46, on the road. Freshman Malik Montoya led the Eagles with 16 points and Blake finished with 13.

Beamer — The Titans got back on track with an impressive 71-48 win over Rogers Tuesday night in Puyallup. Beamer (12-5 overall, 11-3 SPSL South) was led by 28 points from senior guard Roosevelt Jones and Thomas Rhodes chipped in 12. Beamer outscored the Rams, 23-9, during the fourth quarter.

The win came after the Titans lost to Spanaway Lake Saturday

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Beamer outscored the Sentinels, 32-24, during the first half.

But Spanaway Lake outscored the Titans, 43-29, in the second half to walk away with the win. Beamer was led by 18 points from Jones and 17 from Rhodes.

On Thursday, the Titans dominated the second and third quarters to beat Graham-Kapowsin Thursday, 79-57. Beamer outscored the Eagles, 51-29, during the 16 minutes.

Jones tallied a career-high 34 points and senior Willie Roach chipped in 17.

Jefferson — The Raiders (9-9 overall, 6-8 SPSL North) continued their impressive play by winning three-straight games. Jefferson swept Bethel, Auburn and Auburn Riverside to get back in the SPSL North playoff hunt.

Tuesday night, TJ beat Auburn Jacob Thoreson Riverside going away, 57-45.

Daryon Games led the Raiders with 16 points. Daniel Park finished with 13 and Kendall Green chipped in 12.

Jefferson also beat Bethel in a non-league contest, 69-57, Friday and slipped by Auburn Saturday, 65-63.

Jacob Thoreson led three TJ players in double figures against Bethel at the Les Schwab Kent Shootout Friday at the ShoWare Center.

Joshua Duckworth finished with 14 and James chipped in 13.

Saturday, four Raiders finished in double figures against Auburn.

Park poured in 18 points, James finished with 17, Duckworth had 11 and Thoreson added 10.

[ BEAMER WRESTLING from page 18 ] SPSL South. Both teams entered the final dual of the regular season with 7-0 records.

“It was a heated battle between many top-ranked wrestlers in the state,” Lucas said.

The match came down to Beamer freshman K.J. Skannall and Graham-Kapowsin’s Tyler Kline at 195 pounds. The Eagles entered the final match leading by four points in the team standings, meaning Skannall had to either earn a fivepoint technical fall or a six-point pin for the Titans to claim the SPSL South title.

Skannall needed just 1:10 to pin Kline and give Beamer the SPSL South championship.

“He brought home the victory and got it with a pin in the first round right on the edge of the mat,” Lucas said. “Very exciting for our team.”

Another huge victory for the Titans came from Deshar House at 145 pounds. House upended Graham-Kapowsin’s Grant Steen by the slimmest of margins, 4-3. The win was Ares Carpio somewhat of an upset for House and Beamer.

In the latest individual state rankings at washingtonwrestlingreport.com, Steen was the second-ranked 145-pounder in any classification and House was unranked. Steen finished third at the state tournament a season ago and eighth as a sophomore. House has wrestled at the last two state championships, but has failed to place either season.

“There were a few very important matches for us,” Lucas said. “But that match was huge for us.”

Beamer’s other victories Friday against Graham-Kapowsin came from Jordan Rhodes, who got a pin at 106 pounds, Brian Dykman (11-4 decision at 120), Ares Carpio (8-3 decision at 132), Blake Hansen (won by DQ at 152), Lance Gibson (12-1 major decision at 160) and Mark Haver (14-2 major decision at 170).

According to Lucas, the SPSL South championship came as a bit of a surprise. The coach credits the continued leadership from the senior class, led by Tre Uson, Carpio, House and Aron Set-Heit, who are all four-year starters for Beamer.

“I really didn’t see (the championship coming),” Lucas said.

“The unfortunate part is that we had to give up at least one forfeit every match and most the time two and three. It is very hard to win matches when you have to give the team points.”

Up next for the Titans and the rest of the wrestling programs in Federal Way is the postseason, which kicks off Saturday at the SPSL South and North Sub-district Tournaments.

“We have very high expectations for both individuals and team,” Lucas said. “We didn’t finish strong last year and we are trying to right our wrong.”

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Fellow Federal Way senior Jordan Pulu also signed to play at Eastern Washington University.

“This is a first since I’ve been here,” said longtime Eagle head coach John Meagher. “This is the first time we’ve had three student/athletes sign Division I letters of intent. It’s a really big deal.”

Wyoming is fresh off its second bowl appearance in the last three years under head coach Dave Christensen, who is a former player and graduate assistant at the University of Washington.

So Christensen, along with assistant coaches and UW graduates Chris Tormey and Pete Kaligis, have a connection to the Northwest and it showed by his 2012 recruiting class. Olive and May will be joined by three other Washington players at Wyoming.

“When we hired Chris Tormey, there were a number of coaches he had contact with and relationships with that we wanted to benefit from,” said Christensen. “We also feel it is an under-recruited area and an area that we can put more emphasis. We were able to sign five quality players in that area in this class. We’ll continue to do that. I think the transition for kids from that part of the country to Wyoming is an easy one.”

The Federal Way football players were joined by several other district athletes to sign Wednesday, the first official day kids could ink with college programs.

Over at Thomas Jefferson, quarterback/defensive back K.W. Williams will play football at Idaho State, state champion swimmer Amber Cratsenberg will attend Virginia Tech and all-around athlete Lindsey Dahl will run track at the University of Montana.

Decatur senior Abby McFaul will play soccer at Saint Martin’s University, as will Federal Way’s Madison Campbell.

JORDAN PULU, EASTERN WASHINGTON FOOTBALL The 6-foot-2, 235-pound middle linebacker had originally committed to Washington State. But after Paul Wulff was fired, Mike Leach and the new coaching staff pulled Pulu’s scholarship offer. That’s when Eastern came into the picture, who had an inside track in Pulu’s recruitment.

His older brother, Andru, is a defensive lineman for the Eagles.

“He already weighs more than 230 pounds, so he’s

going to be a big linebacker for us,” said Eastern head coach Beau Baldwin. “His brother is here, so Jordan already feels close to this group and feels at home.

We’re extremely lucky to sign him because he had the skill level and skill set to garner attention from bigger schools. But he loved what we do here. To have a player who runs and hits as well as he does carrying that much weight is hard to find and is unique. He’s another young player who will have an impact right away.”

Pulu was a first-team, all-state selection and was named the South Puget Sound League South Division’s Linebacker of the Year by the coaches. He led Federal Way in tackles his senior season with 61.

After winning the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision national championship in 2010, the Eagles finished 6-5 last season.

USO OLIVE, WYOMING FOOTBALL Olive, a 6-foot, 300-pound defensive tackle, was originally headed to Portland State, before switching to Wyoming.

Olive visited the Laramie campus two weekends ago, along with May. Wyoming finished 8-5 overall and a third-place finish in the Mountain West Conference with a 5-2 record behind national powers Boise State and Texas Christian.

Olive was a first-team, all-state selection as a defensive lineman. He also might be the strongest player in the state of Washington. Olive can bench press 455 pounds.

postseason for the first time in the school’s history after leading the SPSL in rushing yards with 1,282 in nine games.

Williams was the firstteam, All-SPSL North quarterback and the division’s offensive back of the year.

He also became the third quarterback in SPSL history to rush for 1,000 yards and throw for 1,000 yards during the season. He finished with 1,111 yards with 11 touchdowns. In total, he accounted for 26 touchdowns in nine games.

Williams took a recruiting visit to the Pocatello, Ida. campus last weekend.

Idaho State plays in the Big Sky Conference and finished last season just 2-9 overall. The Bengals are looking at Williams as a defensive back.

JORDAN WERNET, AZUSA PACIFIC FOOTBALL The massive Decatur lineman inked his national letter of intent to play at Azusa Pacific University in Azusa, Calif. Wednesday.

The 6-foot-4, 280-pound offensive lineman missed his senior season for the Gators after suffering an ACL knee injury during a practice game in the preseason.

Wernet was an AllSPSL 3A Jordan Wernet selection during his junior season and was being heavily recruited by Division I programs before the injury.

He also received offers from Humboldt State, Central Washington University and New Mexico Highlands. Wernet was also

offered by the University of Wyoming but the coaching staff pulled the scholarship following the injury.

Azusa Pacific opens the 2012 season, its first year as a member of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference, with a Sept. 1 visit to UC Davis, which competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision. The Cougars have a 10-game conference schedule, which runs 10 consecutive weeks beginning Sept. 8 at defending GNAC champion Humboldt State.

AMBER CRATSENBERG — VIRGINIA TECH SWIM Cratsenberg made history during her swimming career at TJ. The Raider senior became the first swimmer in the rich history of the state of Washington to win individual state championships in all four freestyle events.

Cratsenberg added the 200- and 500-yard free titles to her trophy case last season at the Class 4A Girls Amber Cratsenberg Swimming and Diving State Championships inside the King County Aquatic Center. The two state titles gave Cratsenberg five during her stellar TJ career.

Cratsenberg’s first state titles came during her sophomore season when she swept the 50 and 100 freestyle events in impressive fashion. She added another 50 free title last year as a junior.

But this year, Cratsenberg chose to get away from her

February 3, 2012 [27] comfort zone in the sprint freestyle events, and turned her attention to the two longer events as a senior.

Cratsenberg was tested

by Stadium’s Felicity Cann in the 200. Cratsenberg won the race in a time of 1 minute, 50.01 seconds to edge Cann’s time of 1:50.94. Cratsenberg’s time was good enough to earn her automatic All-America status in the event. She had a little easier time in the 500 free, winning in a time of 4:57.55.

Virginia Tech, which is located in Blacksburg, Virg., competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference and are one of the better academic colleges in the southern portion of the United States.

LINDSEY DAHL — MONTANA TRACK Dahl is easily the best allaround athlete in Federal Way and will compete on the University of Montana track and field team. Dahl has competed in multiple events at the state track and field meet and been a firstteam, all-state soccer player two years in a row.

Last spring, Dahl qualified for state in three individual events. As a junior, she finished in eighth place in the triple jump with a leap of 35-7, third in the javelin with a toss of 13111 and ran the 300-meter hurdles.

In soccer, Dahl finished this season with an amazing 28 goals and five assists for TJ in just 18 matches. As a junior, Dahl finished with 20 goals and four assists to lead the SPSL. She had six multi-goal games, including three hat tricks.

During her career, Dahl scored a grand total of 63 goals for Jefferson, includ-

ing nine as a freshman and six as a sophomore.

Montana competes in the Big Sky Conference.

ABBY MCFAUL — SAINT MARTIN’S SOCCER McFaul, who also plays basketball and softball at Decatur, was a huge factor in leading the Gators into the Class 3A state soccer tournament for the second year in a row.

McFaul was the secondAbby McFaul leading scorer for Decatur with four goals and five assists. She had a hat trick during a 5-0 win over Lakes and scored a key goal during the Gators’ 2-1 win over Kennedy Catholic in a loser-out, sub-district game.

McFaul was a secondteam, All-State selection as a junior when she scored 13 goals.

Saint Martin’s finished 4-12-2 last season and 4-100 in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference.

MADISON CAMPBELL, SAINT MARTIN’S SOCCER Campbell is a senior defender and will join her older sister, Molly, on the Saint Martin’s soccer Madison Campbell team.

Campbell was picked by the coaches in the SPSL South as a first-team defender after Federal Way was able to shut out four opponents during the season.

D.J. MAY, WYOMING FOOTBALL May had another impressive season for the Eagles running the ball. On the season, the 5-foot-9, 185-pounder, tallied 1,288 yards on just 123 carries, including 21 for touchdowns despite missing two games because of a rib injury. He was a first-team, All-SPSL South selection for the second year in a row and first-team, all-state.

As a junior, May finished the season with 1,310 yards with 11 touchdowns on the ground and two more receiving.

K.W. WILLIAMS, IDAHO STATE FOOTBALL Williams had an electric season for Thomas Jefferson as a quarterback.

The 6-foot-2, 200-pounder led the Raiders into the

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But there is a sinister side to every Super Bowl party. No matter how big or small the get-together is, you can count on certain types of people showing up to a Super Bowl party.

So when the New England Patriots and New York Giants get together Sunday afternoon and you are digging into the chili con queso dip and Bud Light half rack, take a look around the room and you will see several of these people milling around: "Advertising Exec" — This is the guy/ gal who doesn't even pay attention to the game and really has no clue who is even suiting up. Couldn't even tell you how many points a team gets for a safety. But once Al Michaels says the words, "We'll be right back after this commercial break," they have tractor-beam focus on the TV. This "Mad Men" wannabe analyzes the 30-second commercials like Ron Jaworski breaking down Tim Tebow and compares this year's batch to commercials in the past.

"That godaddy.com one doesn't even compare to the Doritos ad from '06 and nothing will ever top the Bud Bowl."

"Jimmy the Greek" — This is usually your buddy who happens to be an accountant or some other nerd that deals with numbers and math 40 hours a week. And during the Super Bowl, he gets to let his hair down and run the squares pool where everybody throws a buck into the pot and puts their initials on a square. Square pools are fun and a good way to keep everyone involved in the game, but this guy takes it too far.

This guy won't take the chart out of his hands the entire game and shouts out every mathematical combination before and after every score in the game.

"OK, if the Pats score a touchdown and fail on the 2-point conversion, you are up."

"The Town Drunk" — This is the guy that always takes the Monday after the Super Bowl off from work. That was actually a condition when he was hired at the local plumbing company.

Much like the "Advertising Exec," the drunk really has no interest in the game.

He's there to party. No ifs, ands or buts about it. He shows up with a fifth of Fireball, along with an 18-pack of Bud Light.

That's it. No chips or appetizers.

The swearing usually starts around the middle of second quarter, followed by the awkward hugs and "I love you, man's" at halftime. By the third quarter, his shirt is most likely off, exposing his hairy and immense gut. But everyone is relieved when he finally passes out midway through the fourth. The only problem is waking him up and carrying him to the car so his wife can take him home.

"Vince Lombardi" — This guy was a former back-up quarterback in high school

who has spent hours breaking down tape on both the Patriots and Giants. Instead of watching the halftime performance of Madonna or the Lingerie Bowl, he is telling everybody around him the adjustments both teams have to make in the locker room.

"The Patriots need to play more Cover 2 in the defensive backfield and the Giants have to get their zone blitz package going."

Thanks Vince Lombardi, but the only halftime adjustment I'm making is from the Fireball to Bud Lights.

"Parents of the Year" — These are your friends who recently had their first child and refuse to hire a babysitter to watch their pride and joy. I love kids, have kids, but a Super Bowl party is not a place for a 6-month-old. Take them to their grandparents' house and pick them up afterward.

But these first-time parents instead spend the entire Super Bowl party talking about how cute their daughter is and breastfeeding. And the baby always seems to start screaming bloody murder during booth review from the referee.

"Mr. SportsCenter" — This is the dude who doesn't follow sports but since he's at the Super Bowl party and his wife is there, it’s his duty and obligation to pretend to be a sports fan for the day. He was the lead debater in high school and excelled in DECA. Mr. SportsCenter can only regurgitate information obtained from lead stories in the news. He comes up with nothing on his own and only knows two players in the game — Tom Brady and Eli Manning. He will only say something within earshot of his wife and is easily intimidated by actual sports aficionados.

"Uncle Rico" — This is the high school hero who did a few cycles of steroids back in the early '90s, got zits on his back and led the team in tackles from his middle linebacker position. This guy blames his lack of scholarship offers after high school on coaches, no coverage in the local newspaper and injuries.

So after the actual Super Bowl, this 38-year-old is so fired up that he wants to legitimately go outside and play a game of tackle football. Get a life, "Uncle Rico."

"Fantasy Footballer" — This guy spends the entire Super Bowl talking about the players that were on his fantasy football team. He will especially go crazy if New England's Chad Ochocinco scores a touchdown.

"Wow, where was that production during the regular season? That bum I drafted in the third round didn't catch a single TD for my team, Fourth and Drunk."

"Al Bundy" — Not to be confused with the "Parents of the Year," this guy is completely mortified that his wife and kids came along with him. All this huge football fan wants to do is enjoy the Super Bowl.

But that's impossible with his family in the building.

Because his wife is randomly talking to people around the party, this guy is forced to change a poopy diaper in the other room during the game-winning drive.

And the night usually ends with an awkward fight in front of the whole party between Al and Peg Bundy. Fun stuff.

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Tracking the grads: Dawson rising in Titans’ front office

It looks like Lake Dawson will have to wait a little longer to become a general manager in the National Football League.

The 1990 Federal Way High School graduate was the front runner to become the GM of the St. Louis Rams before he was promoted by the Tennessee Titans. Dawson, who has spent five years in the Titans’ front office, is now the vice president of player personnel. “Lake, he’s destined to be a GM here at some point,� said current Tennessee general manager Ruston Webster. “We’re planning on him being around for a while.�

The promotion came after Dawson interviewed for the vacant general manger

position in St. Louis and, by numerous accounts, was close to signing a deal.

The 40-year-old spent a full day with the Rams’ Chief Operating Officer/ Vice President of Football Operations Kevin Demoff last month. The Chicago Bears also showed interest in Dawson becoming their general manager.

But the promotion by Tennessee essentially takes Dawson’s name off any teams’ radar screens, according to titaninsider. com. In his new role, Dawson will work alongside Webster and manage and oversee day-to-day football operation duties for the Titans’ pro personnel department, including free agent signings, scouting and advances. He also scouts all levels of professional football, including the NFL, Canadian Football

Dawson caught 103 passes for 1,406 yards and 10 touchdowns.

He was listed for two seasons on the roster of the Indianapolis Colts, but never played and ultimately retired due to injury.

Following his playing days, Dawson started his front office career as a pro personnel assistant in 2001 for his hometown Seattle Seahawks. He eventually moved his way up the ladder to assistant director of pro personnel before moving on to the Tennessee Titans in 2007.

While with the Seahawks, Dawson was an instrumental member of the personnel department and helped Seattle win the NFC West in three consecutive seasons and a Super Bowl berth in 2005.

In 2007, Dawson moved to Tennessee along with former Seahawks’ VP of football administration Mike Reinfeldt to became the Titans’ director of pro scouting. Reinfeldt was hired as Tennessee’s general

Sports Briefs: Decatur’s Alexandra Bush named a scholar athlete of the week MIRROR STAFF

Decatur’s Alexandra Bush was named the Davis Law Group’s scholar athlete of the week. The Seattlebased group gives a weekly award to high school students in the Puget Sound area.

Bush plays varsity soccer and is on a club soccer team. Aside from her commitments on the field, Bush is very involved in her high school community. She has held the role as senior class vice president, junior class vice president, Honor Society vice president, Gator Nation secretary, a club officer for Varsity Poets and is a member of Ignite and DECA, all while participating in community service. “My education has always come first but sports are equally as important to me,�

Bush said. “I put so much energy and passion into my sports that over the years it has taught me responsibility and team work that I have been able to apply to school. Sports and school go hand and hand, and

both have been a huge part in my success.�

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Rasmussen was a 1992 Decatur High School graduate and ranks as the 20th all-time scorer for the basketball-rich Gators after averaging 10 points as a junior and 11.2 during his senior season. Rasmussen played a huge role in earning Decatur the school’s first-ever berth into the state basketball tournament in 1992.

The 38-year-old collapsed inside his Wenatchee home in June after responding to an emergency call about a car crash. The Chelan County coroner concluded that Rasmussen died from hypertension and arterio-

sclerotic cardiovascular disease.

The celebration will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. inside the Decatur High School cafeteria. Refreshments will be provided, as

well as the opportunity to share stories about Rasmussen. The celebration will continue inside the school’s gym when the current Gators take on Auburn Mountainview

manager and is now the Titans’ senior executive VP and chief operating officer.

Dawson, who has three children with his wife, Lori, could have been the third Federal Way school district graduate to become the general manager of a major professional sports franchise in the last decade.

Decatur grad Rich Cho is currently the GM of the Charlotte Bobcats in the National Basketball League and Federal Way grad Bob Ferguson was general manager of the Seattle Seahawks and Arizona Cardinals during the early 2000s.

Cho, 46, spent seven seasons as the assistant general manager for the Seattle SuperSonics before having to pack his bags and make the move to Oklahoma City. He spent two seasons with the the Thunder in Oklahoma before taking over the general manager duties for the Portland Trailblazers, where he was fired after just one season.

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He also dealt a lot with both the NBA legal department and player agents.

After graduating from Decatur, Cho went on to Washington State University, earning his degree in 1989 from Pullman. Cho then started working as an engineer at Boeing, where he spent five years.

Ferguson, 60, was hired

by Seattle, replacing Mike Holmgren, following the 2003 season and guided the Seahawks to the NFL Playoffs in both his seasons.

He graduated from Federal Way in 1968. Ferguson also worked for the Dallas Cowboys, Buffalo Bills, Denver Broncos and Arizona Cardinals, where he was the general manager from 1999-2003.

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In addition, Dawson assists in coordinating, evaluating and ranking the nation’s top-rated collegiate prospects for the annual NFL Draft.

Dawson’s name was linked to the St. Louis general manager job because the Rams hired longtime Tennessee coach Jeff Fisher as Lake Dawson its head coach following their 2-14 season.

Dawson and Fisher worked together from 2007-10.

After graduating from Federal Way High School, the all-state receiver went on to play four seasons at Notre Dame. Dawson caught 80 passes and four touchdowns for the Irish before being drafted in the third round by the Kansas City Chiefs in 1994. During his four-year NFL career,

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FEB. EVENTS Federal Way High School tours: The community is invited to tour Federal Way High School at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 3, 4 or 6. The school is located at 30611 16th Ave. S. Visitors are urged to park on the west side of the building in an area marked “event parking.�

What the Butler Saw: When a young woman applies for the position of secretary at a psychiatric hospital, she soon discovers that the patients are saner than the people in charge. There are no butlers here. The title, with its whiff of Edwardian peep shows, announces a low farce rife with fallen trousers, carnal indiscretions, mistaken identities and shocking puns. Show runs Feb. 3-26 at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, with 2 p.m. Sunday matinees. There will be one Saturday matinee on Feb. 25 and no show on Super Bowl Sunday (Feb. 5). Show is for mature audiences ages 17 and up.

Call (253) 661-1444 or visit www. centerstagetheatre.com.

Singing Valentines: Send your special person two songs, a red rose and a Valentine card with a personal message, delivered by a handsomely-dressed quartet singing in barbershop harmony style.

Messages can be sent Feb. 13-15.

Cost is $40 for an unspecified time; add $10 for exact time within 30 minutes. Brought to you by the Federal Way Harmony Kings. Portion of the proceeds will benefit local charities. To place orders, contact Dick Shenk at (253) 3441087 or rshenk3@comcast.net.

Area covered is Seattle/South King Co./Tacoma.

Free tax preparation: Free tax preparation is available for qualified low-income taxpayers, courtesy of Highline Community College’s StartZone Department. The service includes determining eligibility for a tax refund through the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Event runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays from Feb. 4 to April 17 at Highline Community College Outreach Center, building 99, 23835 Pacific Highway S., Kent. Free tax return assistance is available for small businesses.

Email startzone@highline.edu or call (206) 592-3388.

Concert for tots: Federal Way Symphony presents “Let your Music Shine� concert for tots, with music educators Lisa Grace Allison and Linda Sebenius and local musicians. The 30-45 minute show features “Mother Goose Goes to the Symphony featuring the Trumpet, Trombone and Tuba.� Show is designed for ages birth to 8. Show runs at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

Feb. 4 at St. Luke’s, 515 S. 312th St. Tickets are $7 per person. Call (253) 529-9857.

Federal Way Symphony Swing Band: Guest artist Vern Sielert is an acclaimed trumpeter, arranger, composer and jazz educator who will play with a classical swing band. Show begins at 2 p.m. Feb. 5 at St. Luke’s, 515 S. 312th St. Tickets are $30 for adults, $25 for seniors, free for students 18 and under. Call (253) 529-9857 or visit www.federalwaysymphony.org.

Washington Council of the Blind: The WCB will hold its first board meeting in Federal Way from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 5 at the Best Western Plus Evergreen Inn and

Suites, 32124 25th Ave. S. Visit www.wcbinfo.org.

High School Planning Night: All eighth-graders and parents are invited to their respective high school’s planning night. Starting time for all events is 6 p.m. Planning nights are Feb. 6 at Decatur High School and Feb. 8 at Todd Beamer High School. Contact (253) 945-2262 or dturner@fwps.org.

Leaders speak: The Federal Way Noon Kiwanis meets at noon Wednesdays at Old Country Buffet on South 320th Street. Upcoming guest speakers include Dwight Pelz of the state Democrat party (Feb. 8), Communities in Schools of Federal Way’s Doug Baxter (Feb. 15), Rajiv Nagaich on elder care and aging (Feb. 22) and car repair radio show host Tom Turner (Feb. 29).

Emergency response: The next CERT training begins Feb. 9. There is also training for the Neighborhood Emergency Team program set for March 29. Visit www.cityof federalway.com/prepare or email FWEM@cityoffederalway.com.

Sweetie Pie Social: Jet Cities Chorus will host the annual event 2 p.m. Feb. 12 at Todd Beamer High School, 35999 16th Ave. S. $12 general admission, $10 students/ seniors. Admission includes piece of pie and beverage. Jet Cities Chorus and Chorus Quartets. Special guests Illumni Men’s Chorale as seen on “America’s Got Talent.�

Contact (206) 229-9756.

The Diamonds: The Diamonds are one of the top “Doo Wop� musical groups that emerged in the late 1950s. They will perform at 7 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Auburn Performing Arts Center and 2 p.m.

Feb. 12 at the Highline Performing Arts Center in Burien. Opening for The Diamonds will be Ryan Coleman, who is a Buddy Holly tribute singer. Tickets are $10 to $25. Visit Brownpapertickets.com or call (800) 838-3006.

AAUW: The Federal Way Branch of AAUW will meet at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 11 at Christ Lutheran Church, 2501 SW 320th St. Commissioner Connie Bacon from the Port of Tacoma is the speaker. Call (253) 924-1661.

Library anniversary: The Federal Way Library 20th Anniversary Celebration runs 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 11 at 34200 1st Way S. Come celebrate with free food, fun activities, door prizes and a Rodney The Shark puppet show. Call (253) 838-3668.

Jazz LIVE at Marine View: The Janette West Group will perform a free concert at 5 p.m. Feb. 12 at Marine View Church, 8469 Eastside Drive NE, Tacoma. Janette began singing at a very early age, moved to the Seattle area in the 1970s, worked with R&B organ trios for years, and opened for acts like Jimi Hendrix and Tina Turner. Now she is showcasing her vocal talents in swing, Latin, R&B, standards and ballads. Info: www.marineviewpc. org or (253) 229-9206.

Women’s Club of Federal Way: Monthly luncheon meeting will be held at 11 a.m. Feb. 15 at the Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club. Cost is $13. Dancers from the Pacific Ballroom Dance School will entertain. Newcomers always welcome.

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Through Feb. 10, Federal Way is providing residents with a free way to get rid of fallen branches from the recent winter storms with free curbside collection during regular garbage service.

Residents need to place yard debris in small piles at the curb prior to their regular garbage service day.

This service is available within Federal Way to all singlefamily and condominium residences eligible for weekly curbside garbage collection, even if they are not Waste Management customers. Residents also have the option of self-hauling yard debris to several area businesses that are providing discounted rates for storm debris disposal. A full list of businesses is available at www.cityoffederalway. com/selfhaul or by contacting (253) 835-2771 or Jeanette. brizendine@cityoffederalway.com.

Anger management class: An all-day class is being taught Feb. 18 in Federal Way. Price is $99.

For details, contact elizabeth_ daniels@q.com.

Kochmar campaign: Linda Kochmar will kick off her campaign for 30th District State House position 1 at 7 p.m. Feb. 23 at Best Western Plus Evergreen Inn and Suites, located at I-5 and S. 320th St. To learn more, call (253) 6400469.

Human trafficking: “The End of Trafficking Begins With You,� a community awareness event featuring a Q&A with a panel of experts, will run 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Feb. 29 at Federal Way City Hall, 33325 8th Ave. S. Contact Brenda at Brendao@waengage.com.

Give blood: Cascade Regional Blood Services is hosting multiple blood drives in Federal Way. For locations and appointments, contact Robin Lulich: (253) 927-0540 ext. 202.

Volunteer drivers: The MultiService Center seeks volunteer van drivers to assist with the food and clothing bank. Contact Terri Turner: (253) 838-6810.

Spay/neuter cats: South County Cats’ voucher program benefits low-income, disabled and senior citizens to have cats spayed or neutered. In 2011, the organization assisted with a total of 1,609 spays or neuters. Contact: (206) 910-4495 or southcountycats@ comcast.net.

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Fish and Tree Gala: The Marine Hills Swim and Tennis Club will be holding its first “Fish and Tree Gala� from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. March 10. This is the swim club’s major fundraiser and all proceeds go to benefit the swim and water polo teams, as well as the many community outreach programs that the swim club sponsors. This silent and live auction with appetizers and beverages will be held at the Marino Estate, 31323 2nd Ave. SW, Federal Way. Tickets are $25/person prior to Feb. 10 and $30/person after. Visit marinehillspool.org.

Global Tuesdays: Highline Community College’s “Global Tuesdays� runs at 10 a.m. Tuesdays through March 13, featuring a speaker series on international topics. Events are free and open to the public, and held at Highline, 2400 S. 240th St., building 7, Des Moines. Contact tsell@highline.edu.

Rosemary Clooney: St Francis Hospital Auxiliary presents Centerstage Theatre’s production of “Tenderly, The Rosemary Clooney

the Knutzen Family Theater, 3200 SW Dash Point Road. Complimentary dessert and beverage will be served. Tickets may be purchased at St. Francis Gift Shop for $25. Call (253) 941-4533.

AROUND TOWN Shopping carts: Citizens can report abandoned shopping carts on the city’s cart hotline at (253) 835-6774 or online at www.cityoffederalway.com/shoppingcart.

Tax returns: Volunteers are needed to prepare tax returns for the elderly and low-to-middle income taxpayers in the area. Training is provided at no cost through the AARP Tax-Aide program. Open to all ages; AARP membership is not required. Call (253) 569-8855 or email dan@ducich.com.

Amputee support: The Amputee Support Group at St. Francis Hospital will the second Thursday of the month from September to May at the hospital’s education room, 34515 Ninth Ave. S. Contact Stephen at (206) 850-9958.

Occupy Federal Way: The anticorporate protest started by Occupy Wall Street in New York City has reached Federal Way. To learn more about weekly discussion meetings in Federal Way, email OccupyFederalWay@gmail.com or visit Occupy Federal Way on Facebook.

Computer classes: The Federal Way Senior Center at 4016 S. 352nd St. offers morning and afternoon computer classes from September through May. To register or learn more, contact Larry Malcom at (253) 839-5418.

Networking: The Service Excellence Group of Federal Way is a networking group for professionals with excellent customer service skills. The group gives back to the community and meets for lunch on the second and fourth Thursday of every month for lunch. Visit www. segfw.org or call Tricia at (253) 335-8729.

Democrats: The 30th District Democrats meet at 7 p.m. every first Wednesday of the month at the Federal Way Senior Center, 4016 S. 352nd St., Federal Way. To learn more about upcoming events and happenings, call Tim Burns at (253) 874-6292 or e-mail kurt@30thdemswa.org or visit 30thdemswa.org.

Republicans: The 30th District Republicans meet 7 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at Intellipass, 1925 S. 341st Place. To learn more, visit Facebook and search for Kcgop 30th District. Also inquire about free filing to become a precinct committee officer.

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FWM1850 Date First Published: February 3, 2012 Date Last Published: February 10, 2012

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PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Proposed Amendments Related to Allowing Signs for City-Sponsored Civic or Community Events in the Public Right-of-Way (Non-Project Action) File No’s: 12-100453-00-SE & 12-100452-00-UP The City of Federal Way’s Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, February 22, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the Hylebos Room (City Hall, 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003), to consider amending Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) 19.140 (Signs), to allow banner signs over the right-of-way and street pole banners in the right-of-way for city-sponsored civic and community events.

The official file is available for public review at the Department of Community Development Services (address above). A staff report will be available to the public on February 15, 2012. During the public hearing, the Planning Commission will take testimony from city staff, and other interested citizens.

Any person may submit written comments prior to the hearing or present them to the Planning Commission during the hearing, and/or may appear at the public hearing to give verbal testimony.

For additional information regarding these proposed amendments, please contact Principal Planner Margaret Clark at 253-835-2646, or margaret.clark@cityoffederalway.com.

FWM1851 Date Published: February 3, 2012

NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS) Proposed Amendments Related to Allowing Signs for City-Sponsored Civic or Community Events in the Public Right-of-Way (Non-Project Action) File No’s: 12-100453-00-SE & 12-100452-00-UP Description: Proposed amendments to the Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) 19.140 (Signs), to allow banner signs over the right-of-way and street pole banners in the right-of-way for City-sponsored civic and community events.

Location: Citywide Applicant: Department of Community and Economic Development Lead Agency: City of Federal Way Staff Contact: Principal Planner Margaret Clark, 253-835-2646. margaret.clark@cityoffederalway.com The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment, and an environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist, Federal Way Comprehensive Plan, and other municipal policies, plans, rules, and regulations designated as a basis for exercise of substantive authority under the State Environmental Policy Act pursuant to RCW 43.31C.110. This information is available to the public on request.

Further information regarding this action is available to the public upon request from the Department of Community and Economic Development. This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11340(2); the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the date below. Comments must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on February 17, 2012.

Unless modified by the City, this determination will become final following the above comment deadline. Any person aggrieved of the City’s final determination may file an appeal with the City within 14 days of the above comment deadline. You may appeal this determination to the Federal Way City Clerk, at the City of Federal Way, 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003 no later than 5:00 p.m. on, March 2, 2012 by a written letter stating the reason for the appeal of the determination. You should be prepared to make specific factual objections.

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[ PRIEST from page 6] gave our city its name.

The levy will also be used to update elementary school playgrounds and implement a district-wide security camera installation to safeguard students, staff and school buildings. If approved, the $60 million levy will leverage an additional $60 million in state school construction assistance and capital funds to complete the $110

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

million project.

During the eight years I worked on education in the Washington State Legislature, I had the opportunity to meet educators and school superintendents from across the state.

Our Federal Way public schools were universally recognized as making up one of the most outstanding school districts Washington has to offer. That is in large part due to the community’s consistent

support for school levies and construction funds.

That history of community support for schools is at heart a shared vision of the future, a recognition of the central role our schools play in the Federal Way community. A yes vote for Federal Way schools is a yes vote for Federal Way’s future.

Federal Way Mayor Skip Priest can be reached at skip.priest@ cityoffederalway.com.

Range time on TV: Be sure to catch top FW cop on ‘Top Shot’ Television programs that feature weapons and shooting technology are becoming very popular.

One of my favorites is “Wednesday Night at the Range” on the Outdoor Channel — actually several different programs about self defense, competition shooting and the history of firearms.

The History Channel has “Top Shot” in which top military, law enforcement and competitive shooters engage in competition with everything from antique pistols to .50-caliber sniper rifles and machine guns.

Sometimes they even throw rocks or tomahawks and shoot crossbows and other primitive weapons.

Just getting selected as a “Top Shot” participant requires candidates to compete against men and women that are highly ranked in various shooting disciplines. Most are experts with a certain kind of pistol or rifle. It takes the ability to master whatever weapon is at hand in order to be successful on the show.

Federal Way Police Department’s Cmdr. Kyle Sumpter recently cleared all the initial hurdles and went on to compete in a series of “Top Shot” episodes in Santa Clarita, Calif.

Sumpter supervises firearms training for Federal Way police officers and previously headed up Valley SWAT, the largest SWAT agency in the state.

Although Sumpter has already completed the “Top Shot” competition, not even Chief Brian Wilson knows the results. Sumpter knows how he did, but the results will be a secret until the episodes air this spring (season starts Feb. 14).

My occasional talks with Cmdr. Kyle Sumpter, mostly by phone, have me looking forward to seeing him on and off the range. You don’t have to talk to him for long to realize that Sumpter is dedicated to the craft of shooting and that he is the kind of honest, straight talking professional that makes him worth paying attention to. That is why the Federal Way Police Department has him in charge of Mark Knapp

Way Mayor-City Council annual retreat in the warm confines of Dumas Bay conference center Jan. 25.

They discussed the sustainability of the city budget, police services, crime is down by the way, and whether or not the public speaking time at council meetings should be increased from three to five minutes.

They decided no, but they did make an allowance for a speaker representing a group of five or more.

They had a lively discussion about installing more street banners for tourist events. The public works director noted that the banners have to be very big, possibly 8 feet tall, and be stationed at intersections like 320th Street and Pacific Highway so drivers can read them when they are stopped at the red lights.

Given that only about half of the 50,000 cars that go through that intersection per day actually stop at the red lights, the city may want to make them 12 feet tall so they can be read at 40 mph.

However, the banners will be a nice addition to downtown. Speaking of down-

town, during the discussion on economic development, the city staff was quite positive about the status of a performing arts and conference center, but unusually vague about the financial situation with the Boston group advocating the Crystal Palace proposal. Their seeming lack of confidence and the availability of pictures of other options was a major surprise.

Many in the community see the Crystal Palace concept as an essential element in their hope for the future of downtown.

Mayor Priest’s comments also seemed to lower expectations of the project. The city council only partially pursued a line of questioning to clarify the financial viability of the proponents. Is everyone being careful with public discussion? Or is it possible there is significant concern about whether the project will proceed?

Lastly, there was an interesting discussion by the council about their rules of procedures and the deputy mayor position. It provided a fitting end to a stormy few days. But that’s another column.

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training officers.

Some of my best memories growing up are of watching Westerns on television with my dad.

There was more to some of the programs than just bullets being thrown back and forth by men on horseback.

Greatness of character and decency could often be discerned in some of the really good shows.

Of course, a gun itself is not somehow a mark of excellent character — or even being good with a gun. It takes courage to face the people in society that are organized against decency. Sometimes it takes a whole lot of character just to figure out who the good guys and the bad guys are.

I don’t know whether kids think about stuff like that today or not. But get your son or daughter to watch “Top Shot” with you this spring. If you want your kids to see one of the good guys who keep Federal Way safe, and learn something about why America is great, you will not be disappointed.

Federal Way resident Mark Knapp: knapp.m@comcast.net.

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Sumpter said his age is of no concern to him, saying he’ll “spank the young guys on the firing line.”

The competition itself has become bigger than ever, The History Channel notes.

On top of the $100,000 grand prize, the winner of “Top Shot” will end up with a professional contract with Bass Pro Shops. The pressure begins immediately this season, with two shooters forced to head home after a challenge in the first episode of the new season.

Season 4’s challenges will be focused on battle, with competitors “navigating back alleys to rappelling down buildings to hitting moving targets from a speeding WWII style motorcycle sidecar.” The longest shot in the show’s short history will also be attempted in Season 4, as contestants will try and hit a target from 1,500 yards out.

Federal Way police Cmdr. Kyle Sumpter is a contestant on The History Channel’s “Top Shot.” Season begins Feb. 14. COURTESY PHOTO Competitors will “demonstrate mastery of weapons from all eras of human history.” Among the weapons the contestants will be faced with using are an M32A1 grenade launcher, an 1898 cannon from

the Spanish-American War, a semi-automatic FS2000 bullpup rifle, and a 1919 vehicle-mounted Browning machine gun.

Visit www.history.com for more information about “Top Shot.”

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In this 2009 photo, Federal Way police officers James Widick and Brian Bassage and community corrections officer Justin Childers attempt to confirm the registered Federal Way address of a sex offender. FILE PHOTO

Sex offenders need positive relationships, social structure [ SEX OFFENDERS from page 1] Jan. 25 in Federal Way. Representatives from local faith communities, prison ministries, the Department of Corrections and victim advocacy organizations examined the keys to public safety in regards to sex offenders.

KCSARC emphasizes the need to raise awareness and “end the silence” that accompanies this often taboo topic.

In the past 20 years of sex offender registration, Washington has seen a significant reduction (60 percent) in such crimes, said Dana Hufford, community corrections risk specialist.

“It’s a real cultural shift,” said Hufford, who works with the Department of Corrections. She credits the increased accountability of offenders, coupled with community partnerships, for this reduction. Overall, she said 13 percent of sex offenders who have gone through the judicial process will re-offend, treated or not.

“A sex offender needs social structure in the community in order to not re-offend,” Hufford said. “He needs positive relationships that hold him accountable.”

The U.S. Justice Department cites a study that says registration laws have made little difference as to whether a perpetrator reoffends. Other studies suggests that offenders are more likely to relapse because of a pre-existing relationship with the victim, regardless of the offender’s residence. The majority of sex crimes are committed by someone the victim knows — either a family member or acquaintance.

The Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA) advocates for specialized treatment and correct assessments of an offender’s level of risk for re-offending.

In Washington, convicted sex offenders have access to treatment and counseling during incarceration as well as one year after their release.

Counselors like Mark Hudson specialize in treating high-risk offenders, some of whom are homeless upon re-entering society. If the offender wants to attend church, for example, Hudson talks with the pastors and church leadership to work on a safety plan. He would also be present to ensure proper disclosure of the offender’s crimes.

“My role is to make sure this doesn’t happen again,” said Hudson, who works for the

state Department of Corrections.

Proposed cuts to the state Department of Corrections budget of $1.6 billion will mean less supervision of convicted felons and sex offenders.

With that in mind, the Jan. 25 symposium stressed the need for stronger community partnerships to pick up the slack.

Controversial state laws The Community Protection Act of 1990 was created on the heels of two violent sex crimes in the Puget Sound region.

The controversial program allows for indefinite incarceration of the most dangerous sex offenders who still pose a risk at the end of their sentences. More than 300 “sexually violent predators” have been committed under this law, according to the King County Prosecutor’s Office. A 2010 State Supreme Court decision made it easier for offenders to challenge their confinement once a year.

In December 2011, a proposal called for transferring responsibility of these particular cases in order to reduce the state’s related legal costs.

The Seattle Times recently published a comprehensive special report titled “Price of protection: State wastes millions helping sex predators avoid lockup.” The report notes that Washington spends nearly $12 million a year in legal bills related to the program, which is “plagued by runaway legal costs, a lack of financial oversight and layers of secrecy.”

Passed in 2006, the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act is considered the most significant federal legislation. The law calls for more comprehensive registration and monitoring of sex offenders. It was named after Adam Walsh, a 6-year-old boy who as kidnapped in 1981 from a Florida mall and later found murdered.

However, only seven states have meet the law’s requirements; Washington has yet to comply. According to a June 2011 report in the Washington (D.C.) Examiner, the cost of implementing the unfunded mandate has slowed states’ progress.

Learn more The King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KCSARC) has a 24-hour resource line at (888) 998-6423. Also visit www.kcsarc.org.

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FILL UP YOUR CASH TANK This illustration, courtesy of the city’s finance department, shows that about 9.5 cents for every dollar in taxes will go toward the two Sound Transit measures passed by voters. FILE PHOTO

Federal Way wants to reform Sound Transit via Legislature [ LIGHT RAIL from page 1] being broken and exactly where our money and other funding for Sound Transit is going.”

Miloscia’s bill comes on the heels of the announcement of an audit of Sound Transit

by Brian Sonntag and his State Auditor’s office. According to a release from Miloscia’s office, that audit will begin on Jan. 31 and is expected to be completed by September.

The audit will be performed by Talbot, Korvola and Warwick, LLP. One of the specific objectives of the audit is to answer the question: “Considering the decline in local tax revenues, how effective has Sound Transit been at meeting the promises made in its ST2 ballot measure in 2008?”

On top of this bill from Miloscia, there are number of other bills moving in the state Legislature regarding Sound Transit. Sen. Margarita Prentice (D-Renton) introduced a bill to change the leadership structure of Sound Transit, with her bill looking to replace the current 18-member board with a five-member board elected by the public. The leadership board for Sound Transit is selected by the King, Pierce and Snohomish county executives, with the state secretary of transportation also having a say in the process.

District 30 State Rep. Katrina Asay (R-Milton) introduced a bill that would allow communities to essentially drop out of Sound Transit when things go awry, a mechanism that is currently non-existent for the communities with dealings with Sound Transit. Asay also has three other proposals that would aim to increase transparency from Sound Transit when it proposes capital projects such as the ST2 project.

State Sen. Tracey Eide (D-Federal Way) released a statement in support of the state audit on Sound Transit, but backed off on supporting legislation related to the city’s situation.

“Attempting to pass legislation before we know the results of the audit may prove to be counterproductive to our interests,” Eide said. “By dismantling Sound Transit without first targeting where waste and abuse exists, we jeopardize our end goal of eventually extending link light rail to Federal Way.” Eide did send an exploratory letter to Sound Transit on Jan. 31, asking how these proposals would affect Sound Transit’s ability to extend light rail to Federal Way. In the letter, Eide asked for input on any other steps or measures that could be taken to get the light rail link extended south.

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Sound Transit response The transit authority has promised to explore finance options, conduct an analysis of the South King County subarea and create a public dialogue in Federal Way. In December, Sound Transit board members joined regional elected leaders for a summit to discuss transportation and light rail in the region. In a Jan. 19 letter to Mayor Skip Priest, Sound Transit CEO Joni Earl expressed disappointment that neither Priest nor city council members attended the summit, held at Highline Community College. City spokesman Chris Carrel was Federal Way’s only attendee.

In the letter, Earl responded to several points addressed in a letter from Priest in December.

In regards to money allocation among Sound Transit’s subareas, Earl explained that the board does not have the legal authority to “cancel adequately funded projects in one subarea so that the subarea’s tax dollars can be used to fund projects in another subarea.”

Sound Transit is legally obligated to build the projects in the ST2 plan.

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