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Gray whale exhibit opens in Redondo On March 3, Highline Community College’s Marine Science and Technology Center (MaST) unveiled its newest resident, a 40-foot gray whale skeleton. The public can view the skeleton 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays at the center, located next to Salty’s in Redondo (28203 Redondo Beach Dr. S.).

Admission is free. The exhibition, “2010 Arroyo Gray Whale, Footprints of a Whale,” features the 1,700-pound gray whale skeleton. Interactive displays will be open through April, and include the blubber, contents of the stomach, a smell station, slideshows and more insight into the life of the whale.

The preservation of the original baleen makes this gray whale display unlike any other on the West Coast. The baleen is a bristle-like organ in the whale’s mouth that serves as filtration system.

By ANDY HOBBS editor@fedwaymirror.com

The Federal Way Farmers Market will open at original location for the 2012 season.

The market has been somewhat nomadic the past couple of years.

After spending its first seven seasons at The Commons Mall parking lot, the market relocated last year to the former AMC Theatres site on 20th Avenue South.

However, the vacant parking lot at that location is being prepped for a future mixed-use development.

Organizers said the market will open 9 a.m.

May 12 near the mall’s southwest corner, at South 324th Street and Pacific Highway South (behind Sears). [ more MARKET, page 18 ]

City allows banners over roads

By Greg Allmain gallmain@federalwaymirror.com

With the U.S. Olympic Diving Trials coming in June, the Federal Way City Council fast-tracked a set of amendments to the city’s code, allowing for city-sponsored civic and community events to be advertised using large banners across the right of ways.

Along with this, the code amendments will allow for pole banners to be placed throughout the city to advertise local events. Margaret Clark, senior planner for the city, explained the reasoning behind the amendments.

“Throughout the year, we have very important civic and community events that occur in Federal Way,” Clark said.

“Some examples of events that the city has sponsored in the past are the farmers market, Buds and Bloom festival, Slavic Community Festival, Han WooRi Korean Festival, the sand sculpting competition, and then we have the Olympic Dive Trials coming up in June.”

Clark said such events have been publicized through the newspaper and on the city’s website. The hope with the new code amendments is to create more exposure for Federal Way’s annual and semi-annual celebrations.

“Having banners in the right of way

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Fire district levy will aid emergency response Special election is April 17 for proposed fee increase

By ANDY HOBBS editor@federalwaymirror.com

In an April 17 special election, South King Fire and Rescue will ask voters for a levy that strengthens

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both emergency and fire responses.

The lagging economy has led to drastic financial cuts for the fire district. If approved, the levy is expected to generate $3.5 million per year for four years. About $1 million will return one emergency aid car to service. SKFR’s original aid car fleet was four units. The staffing equivalent of one-and-a-half aid

cars was taken out of service in 2011 due to budget cuts.

All SKFR personnel are trained in both firefighting and emergency medical services (EMS).

Most of the district’s roughly 15,000 calls per year are EMS calls.

In 2011, the district responded to 75 structure fires.

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will help stabilize response times between four to six minutes. Money from the levy will also protect the fire district’s reserve fund, which is filling a budget gap. With the levy, the level of service will be at 20072008 levels, the district reports.

Should the levy fail in the April special election, the fire district [ more LEVY, page 18 ]

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Tire socks gain traction in Wash.

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Washington drivers will now have another traction option when traveling over the state’s mountain passes during the winter months. With the passage of Senate Bill 6112, “tire socks” were approved as an acceptable traction device for drivers, adding to the already existing practice of allowing tire chains and studded tires. Tire socks originated in Scandinavia, and are used in more than 35 countries. These socks slide over the surface of the tires and grip the roadway, allowing for safer and quieter driving in dangerous weather conditions.

Federal Way’s Sen. Tracey Eide (D-District 30) sponsored the bill, saying she believes they have some advantages over tire chains and studded tires.

“They do less harm to roadways then studs or chains, which tear up asphalt over time, causing millions of dollars in damage,” Eide said. The bill was passed with bipartisan support and awaits the governor’s signature.

Free branch and limb collection Mirror staff reports

Many in Federal Way may still find an abundance of broken branches and limbs leftover from the January snow and ice storm. The city will host a free recycling event 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 17 at the Twin Lakes Park and Ride, at 21st Avenue SW and SW 344th St. Outside of branches and limbs, the city will accept appliances, tires, mattresses, fluorescent light tubes and other items not usually taken by curbside pickup. For a list of items accepted, visit www.cityoffederalway.com/recycling.

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Police Blotter Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: • Masturbator at playground: At 12:05 p.m. March 4 in the 1600 block of SW 304th Street, a mother and her children were playing at a playground. According to the report, the mother noticed a man across the playground with his hands down his pants, apparently masturbating. The mother promptly contacted police, but the man had left the area by the time police arrived.

• Hit and run stop turns up cocaine: At 5:21 a.m. March 4 in the 33000 block of 26th Place SW, police responded to a hit and run call. The suspect was located and determined to be driving under the influence. During a search of the

Ex-lovers’ fight leads to gunfire on SW 323rd St. Mirror staff reports

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A dispute between two estranged lovers led to gunfire and a K-9 search on March 3 in Federal Way. Around 8 p.m., Federal Way police responded to a report of gunshots in the 1300 block of SW 323rd Street. A woman and man agreed to meet in that location to talk, and according to police, the woman brought a baseball bat along for the conversation. The man retreated to his residence and returned with a firearm.

After hearing a gunshot, the woman damaged a

subject, a baggy full of what was believed to be cocaine was discovered on the suspect.

• Walmart shoplifter: At 6:18 p.m. March 4 in the 34000 block of 16th Avenue South, a man was stopped for attempting to shoplift $623.92 in items from Walmart.

According to the report, the man was booked and arrested for organized retail theft.

• Traffic stop nets two criminals: At 10:37 p.m. March 4 in the 100 block of South 312th Street, a Federal Way police officer pulled over a vehicle for a number of traffic violations. According to the report, after running checks on the driver and the passenger, it was discovered that the female driver had a warrant out of Pierce County for prostitution, while her passenger had a warrant out for escape.

The two were taken into custody without incident.

• Driving with crystal meth: At 9:37 a.m. March 3 in the 33000

block of 21st Avenue SW, a suspect was arrested for driving without a license. According to the report, during a search of the subject, a baggy with what was believed to be approximately 27 grams of crystal meth was discovered.

• Missing woman: At 11:30 a.m.

March 1 in the 33000 block of 24th Avenue SW, a woman’s sister called to report her missing. According to the report, the woman had gone to meet a friend in Tukwila, but never arrived. The family contacted the friend the woman was supposed to meet, who confirmed that she never arrived in Tukwila.

• Marijuana growing in apartment: At 12:26 p.m. March 2 in the 4900 block of SW 319th Lane, a worker reported seeing a sizable marijuana growing operation inside an apartment.

• Riverside police reach out: At 3:37 p.m. March 2 in the 29000 block of 18th Avenue South, police apprehended a suspect without

incident. According to the report, the suspect was taken into custody at the behest of the Riverside, Calif., police department, in order to get the suspect extradited back to California.

• Vehicle break-in: At 6:43 p.m.

March 2 in the 31000 block of Pacific Highway South, the victim entered a restaurant. According to the report, the victim was in the restaurant for approximately 10 minutes when the owner told him his car had been broken into. The victim discovered that his backpack, containing an iPad, external hard drive and $470 cash had been stolen. There were no witnesses or surveillance footage.

• Pedestrian arrest: At 2:45 p.m. March 1 in the 32000 block of Pacific Highway South, an officer observed a juvenile male commit a pedestrian infraction. According to the report, the juvenile had a warrant out in King County, and was taken in to custody.

Volkswagen car with the baseball bat, then fled the scene in her own car, with the male suspect firing four or five shots at her, according to police.

Once on the scene, police found bullet casings in the roadway, along with a baseball bat and the Volkswagen with a smashed windshield.

The registered owner of the vehicle was inside her home when the incident took place and did not hear gunshots or her vehicle being damaged, according to a police spokeswoman. Police said she refused to provide any other information.

On March 4, a woman from the 32000 block of 19th Place South reported that she had bullet holes in her car. She then told police about her involvement in

the events that transpired the night before.

An investigation is ongoing. No arrests have been made and no charges have been filed, according to police. A canvass of the neighborhood near the incident revealed no information on a suspect or witnesses.

No houses with bullet holes were found.

The vehicle struck Loiland on the road’s right shoulder.

Loiland, a 31-year veteran of the fire service, suffered severe head and facial injuries, a collapsed lung and a broken arm.

He remained in a coma at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle until just around Christmas.

Loiland’s wife, Sue, posted this message on SKFR’s Facebook page: “Wynn has a discharge date! He will return home on March 9. While he received this news with great joy and relief (he was beginning to wonder if the day would ever come), he is having difficulty waiting out his remaining time. He will continue all of his therapies on an outpatient basis since he still has a very long way to go to full recovery. It’s my belief he will make some big improvement once he’s in his own familiar environment. Wynn’s had a few outings in preparation for his release and he’s handling them very well. Keep us in your prayers as we work on this important transition.”

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Sacrificing cities is wrong answer

By DINI DUCLOS Federal Way City Council

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When it comes to cutting the state’s $1 billion budget deficit, legislators are faced with a lot of unpleasant choices. Much like household budgeting, though, some cuts are more responsible than others.

Some state legislators are forgetting that budget cuts need to reflect societal priorities. The House budget proposal released Feb. 21 calls for reducing revenues to Washington’s 281 cities by $86 million. That would represent a 33 percent cut in state revenues to cities, a proposal that will hit local law enforcement hard and make many communities less safe.

The Senate budget is expected to offer less drastic reductions to cities, rumored to be around $50 million. Even at this lower level, most cities are still struggling with dwindling revenues and cannot make up the state cuts.

For several years running, cities like Federal Way have been cutting their spending by reducing staff and finding less costly ways to provide services through “frugal innovation.” City budgets have little room left to give, and balancing the state’s budget with a disproportionate share of cuts to cities will unavoidably harm public safety.

Washington’s cities employ 63 percent of the law enforcement and fire personnel in the state.

In a recent survey of cities, 86 percent responded that cuts at the state level would negatively impact the local criminal justice system and the ability to keep communities safe.

The fact is that most of Washington’s cities have been cutting their own budget for several years as they’ve struggled to deal with the recession. Since 2009, Washington cities have reduced personnel by 5.7 percent, while utilizing furloughs and other cost-cutting measures.

Many cities have cut deeper already. In Federal Way, we have had to reduce staff by 50 — that’s 15 percent of our workforce — since 2008. Renton has decreased staff 9 percent, while Kent has reduced its work force by 11 percent in the previous two years.

It’s unknown just how many police officers statewide would lose their jobs under the proposals being floated. With cuts in the range of $50 million to $86 million, however, it is certain to be in the hundreds. The impact on public safety will be staggering. It’s just bad public policy to so radically weaken public safety, especially at a time when communities are already struggling.

The House budget proposal would cost the City of Federal Way approximately $850,000 annually. Federal Way had to turn down a federal grant, which would have funded three police officers, because of the uncertainty created by the House budget proposal.

Some in the Legislature have suggested that providing an option for cities to raise taxes locally [ more DUCLOS page 5 ]

Pilot’s fatal crash raises questions (RE: “Plane piloted by Federal Way swim coach crashed 20 minutes after takeoff ”): The reporter put quotes on the phrase “personal sightseeing flight,” as well he should. I will elaborate as a former pilot with Cessna 172 time. Who in their right mind would take a Cessna 172, most normally a land aircraft with a single engine, into the

GOP candidates light up state Last week, the Northwest got a brief moment to bask in the sun of national presidential politics as all four remaining Republican candidates visited our state in advance of the March 3 caucuses.

The visits lacked the sonic boom that signaled President Obama’s visit last summer, due to an errant pilot’s wandering into the no-fly zone. But it was still high drama.

Whether you are a Democrat or Republican, it is pretty exciting to see and hear a president or a candidate for president.

After the Legislature cut funding from the state budget for the primary, some wondered if the candidates would actually venture to the farthest corner of the lower 48. But come they did.

Front-runner Mitt Romney, who has been having trouble convincing the party faithful that he is the man to carry the Republican banner, was in Bellevue. Ron Paul and Rick Santorum made regional stops, and Mayor Skip Priest and school board president Tony Moore welcomed Newt Gingrich to Federal Way. Nevermind that Romney won comfortably or that Newt finished fourth — a candidate visited our city!

But the truly big news for Republicans was the turnout at the caucuses. It was significant. In some cases, two or three times the expected level. And the big turnout was repeated statewide.

Some locations actually turned people away.

Republican leaders believe this is the forerunner to a the fall election and that the electorate is angry. Despite leading, Romney has not connected with average voters the way that other candidates have.

Paul, Santorum and Gingrich supporters all exhibit passion for their candidate and their views. That seems to be lacking from Romney supporters. Pragmatists, moderates and

mainstream Republicans lean toward Romney because he is viewed as the most “electable” due to his potential appeal to independents, who will be key voters in November.

A majority of Republican voters still favor someone other than Romney and are having trouble warming to him.

The reasons vary, but “not a real conservative” and an inability to connect with blue collar workers and evangelicals are high on the list.

But many Romney supporters and some uncommitted leaders are asking: Which is more important, nominating a candidate with a conservative ideology who might lose to President Obama, or nominating Romney, who might have a chance of winning?

In our state, and nationally, elections are usually decided by which way moderate independents vote.

In his zeal to win the nomination, Romney has been trying to reinvent himself as a conservative. And that begs the second question: Has that pushed him so far to the right that the independent voters will move back toward Obama in November?

Four years ago, part of John McCain’s attraction was his maverick streak that appealed to independents from both sides of the political spectrum. As the campaign wore on, McCain seemed to move farther to the right to demonstrate his conservative credentials. Some believe that may have cost him the middle-ground voters that went to Obama. Is it happening again?

Some are also concerned that the Republican brand is being hurt by the protracted primary — and the candidates’ weaknesses are being exploited by one another. No matter who wins the nomination, the Obama campaign will flood [ more ROEGNER page 5 ] Bob Roegner

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night sky well before legal twilight to “sightsee?” Did the pilot even “see” Mount Si?

Geoffrey C. Kelly, Federal Way

Occupy Federal Way has more to learn It appears that last week’s letter, “Political statements at Federal

Way rally,” was intended to send School Board President Tony Moore on a guilt trip as well as provide him career counseling. It was more “gotcha” than informative.

We have big problems in this country as anyone paying attention knows, not the least is the trillions of dollars in debt future

generations must repay, but the Occupiers overlook that inconvenient truth. The Occupy Federal Way group’s limited vision for America is apparent when they criticize Moore and turn their backs on Newt Gingrich as he articulated solutions to America’s enormous challenges.

At the Gingrich rally, about 100

students from our high schools were invited there at the behest of Moore, who wanted at least some Federal Way students to see and hear a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, seeking the U.S. Presidency, presenting his case in a public forum. It was a rare opportunity for them regardless of their political inclinations, and it was a good civics lesson.

The suggestion that Moore, an evangelical Christian, stick [ more LETTERS page 5 ]

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www.federalwaymirror.com [ LETTERS from page 4] to preaching rather than deciding the learning direction of our children is gratuitous and would deny our children the energetic and principled leadership they deserve. Those of us who know Moore are aware how conscientiously he approaches his job as school board president. He takes it seriously. He and the board are focused on what is best for our students, including graduation rates.

As for the rhetorical question about how Gingrich would use his Christian values to carry out Christ’s social call to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, heal the sick and by implication provide for those who “occupy,” I suspect the Speaker would prescribe a lifestyle of self-reliance and independence. That would solve a lot of personal problems and lead to more purposeful and fulfilling lives.

I doubt if a meeting between the members of that anonymous group would be productive if Moore were to meet with them, but I know they would like him and enjoy his presence.

However, if he agrees, I suggest they bring plenty of paper and pencils as they will learn what Moore and the Federal Way School Board actually do to promote student achievement while they are busy in other parts of town performing their occupying chores. They should bring their lunch, as it will take some time.

Also, they should not forget to bring the man sporting the “Iran, Let’s Talk” sign, as I’m sure he would not want to miss the conversation.

The “Occupy” movement has many criticisms and makes a variety of bare assertions, but I’m not aware of any viable solutions they have advanced. To improve their credibility, they need to confront America’s chronic problems with workable solutions.

Don Payne, Federal Way

Impact of reductions in Federal Way government The Mirror article by Federal Way City Councilwoman Dini Duclos (posted online March 2 but printed in today’s opinion page) notes that since 2008, in order to attain a balanced budget, Federal Way city staff has been reduced by 50 employees.

While one hates to see long-term employees lose their jobs, it is perhaps just as important to look at the impact of these reductions on the level of service provided to the citizens of Federal Way. Judging by the lack of comments in the media and at city council meetings, the level of dissatisfaction has not measurably increased.

In fact, the police department, operating with sworn officer levels 10 percent below that of 2008, has been instrumental in reducing crime levels to the lowest since the department’s inception.

Other departments have continued to provide service at or near the levels existing prior to the layoffs. At the March 6 council

[ ROEGNER from page 4] the airwaves with commercials using negative quotes from the other Republican contenders.

In 2008, the energy was on the Democratic side. This year, it is on the Republican side. But is Romney capable of capturing that energy, and actually uniting the party in

meeting, city directors and staff were deservedly congratulated by councilman Bob Celski for under-running the 2011 budget by over $3 million.

Frugal innovation is obviously paying dividends.

We in Federal Way are blessed with an effective and efficient police department, some of the best roads in the state, a state of the art community center and well maintained parks with significant city center redevelopment on the horizon. This does not paint the picture of a city in trouble.

Unless and until it can be shown that cuts in revenue will substantially impact the quality of life for Federal Way citizens, the state Legislature is unlikely to be swayed by arguments such as those presented in this article.

Derek Purton, Federal Way

Federal Way voter has the school bond blues In the Feb. 14 election on school bonds, did it officially pass or fail? I am against the way the schools are hammering the property owners to pay for all this. Retired on a fixed income, and every year the homeowners are asked to shell out. This last bond issue for nearly $5 per $1,000 assessed value and more just about made me fall out of my chair. I am single with one income, no kids, retired. Everyone who votes should have to pay not just the homeowner taking the brunt of the bill. Just one of the bonds will cost me $1,200.

Let’s see the apartment renters divvy up at least that much each year. If you can, you can all pay the same, in my opinion.

Brian M. Katona, Federal Way

Editor’s note: The district’s operations levy passed, with about 59 percent of voters saying yes. The district’s capital projects levy failed, with about 47.5 percent saying yes.

Fitness facility fiasco I know that some of you have written about your experience with LA Fitness after being a member at Bally Total Fitness.

I opened my bank account statement and found that my account was overdrawn and it turns out the LA Fitness had automatically taken their $128-plus, right out of my bank account.

Why would they automatically do that when they had no idea that I would even try to transfer over to them and I had never charged my Bally membership on a credit card? How did they know where to take it from? How can they do this without me even signing anything or even communicating that I would be interested in transferring to them?

I wonder how many people they have done this to. I think that now I wouldn’t even consider transferring to them.

Lou Olmstead, Federal Way

anything other than name only? Would a convention endorsement of Romney

by Newt Gingrich really be believable?

Super Tuesday didn’t bring the clarity some Republicans had hoped for, and Democrats are enjoying the Republican primary almost as much as the Republicans. And the longer it goes on, the better

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they like it.

November is still a long way away. A number of events could change the dynamics. No matter what happens this fall, it was still fun to see our state in the national news and watch democracy in action.

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

State of the City: Federal Way needs ‘transformative projects’ Downtown development

By ANDY HOBBS editor@federalwaymirror.com

City leaders seek transformative Federal Way Mayor Skip Priest outlined projects that will bring much-needed local government’s past achievements and economic development to Federal Way’s present challenges in his 2012 downtown core.

State of the City address.

Priest is optimistic about the The speech took place March 7 proposed Crystal Palace project at a crowded Federal Way Chamat the former AMC Theatres ber of Commerce membership property on 20th Avenue South. luncheon at Twin Lakes Golf and This mixed-use development has Country Club. the potential to bring visitors and Now in his second year as serve as a catalyst for downtown.

Mayor Skip Priest Federal Way’s first elected mayor, “I believe the Crystal Palace is Priest discussed downtown dethe type of transformative project velopment, public safety, the city budget to shift our downtown,” said Priest, who is and regional issues. In addition, he cited confident that the developers will secure examples of embracing three critical funding. “We can’t afford to be left behind qualities of a successful city: persistence, in economic development.” positive action and pride. [ more PRIEST page 19 ]

[ DUCLOS from page 4] would soften the impact of the cuts. That would be chasing bad policy with even more bad policy.

While some wealthier cities might have the appetite to pass local tax measures to support public safety or community services like libraries, most cities would not feel they could pass that burden on to their community. Federal Way and other cities have avoided raising taxes because of the damage it would do to citizens and businesses who are trying to keep their heads above water, as it is.

In fact, in Federal Way we have even reduced

taxes to keep some businesses running and their employees working. The state must look to reduce its costs further, and avoid cuts that directly impact the cities and public safety.

As the Legislature wrestles with the budget deficit, they should keep in mind that cities are the last stop in the budget food chain. When federal and state governments cut their budgets, they pass those cuts to lower levels of government.

When the cuts hit the city budgets, there’s no other government to pass it on to. The pain lands squarely in the local communities served by those cities. When city budgets

reduce police on the street, the citizens are directly affected. When cities shutter or reduce operation of parks, community centers, senior centers and libraries, the community feels those cuts in the form of reduced quality of life.

My city council colleagues and I understand all too well the difficult challenge state legislators face in balancing the budget. While we accept that local revenues will be reduced to some extent, disproportionate cuts would recklessly endanger local communities.

Dini Duclos is on the Federal Way City Council. Contact: dini. duclos@cityoffederalway.com.

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Parents and teachers surveyed on controversial grading policies

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Athletes from Todd Beamer High School entertained students at Sherwood Forest Elementary on March 2, then read books to students as part of celebrating Dr. Seuss’ birthday.

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A massive tug of war erupted after the policies were implemented. Students, parents and teachers formed camps for and against SBE and SBG. Some people feel the policies are failing, and argue that the policies result in students trying less because of the policy of retakes and a distinction between homework and “practice” assignments. Those in favor of the policies argue that there has never been a clearer level of understanding for students and teachers on what needs to be taught, and how to gauge whether that information is being retained by students.

Barbara Bergman, principal at Sherwood, and Sherry Lowe, an instructional coach and intern at Sherwood, shared their findings of how teachers and parents have adjusted to the policy.

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More time is spent assessing student learning,” she said.

A relatively informal survey revealed that Sherwood’s teachers feel SBE has streamlined many things, Lowe said: “In third grade alone, under the previous system, there were 95 reading expectations (for students to achieve).

With Power Standards, that’s down to 11, which helps make their teaching more intentional. Students are also assessed on clearly defined skills. Students have multiple opportunities to demonstrate mastery.”

A few things teachers were concerned about with SBE and SBG were that it was time consuming, that the report cards did not clearly communicate to parents what grades were being met by their students, and finally, that an unusual spike in data occurred, in which large portions of students are either “exceeding standard” or “below standard.”

Some suggestions the teachers had to improve the system were to take

the district’s current “data” days and make them “SBE days,” where teachers would have a day to do data entry and analyzation and other similar tasks. Along with this would be providing opportunities for cross-collaboration across the district at each grade level.

Finally, the teachers suggested that quarterly benchmarks be re-instituted on report cards because they feel it more accurately reflects student progress toward end-of-year goals.

Bergman reviewed the parents’ responses, saying it consisted of four statements, and used the familiar agree, don’t agree, strongly agree, strongly disagree format.

For the first statement of “the standards based report card has identified what my child has learned this year,” Bergman said 31 parents strongly agree, 63 agree, nine disagreed, and seven strongly disagreed. When asked if the standards based report card identifies areas where students need help, 31 parents strongly agreed, 54 agreed, 15 disagreed, and eight strongly disagreed. The next question asked parents if the new report cards help identify areas of excellence for their children, with 35 strongly agreeing, 51 agreeing, 17 disagreeing, and seven strongly disagreeing.

Finally, parents were asked if SBE and SBG had improved learning for their child: 27 strongly agreed, 44 agreed, 14 disagreed, and nine strongly disagreed.

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When report cards are bad, business is good for private tutors.

At least two Federal Way tutoring businesses report an uptick in clients when report cards arrive. Another contributing factor: parental concerns over the standards-based education and grading policies in Federal Way schools.

Some blame the policies for failing grades and lower test scores. Others say the policies challenge students to meet core expectations.

Policies such as the No Child Left Behind Act help drive demand for supplemental education services, according to market research company Global Industry Analysts. Parents are willing to pay tuition for private tutors because the path to a better report card is often seen as a nondiscretionary expense.

Private tutors typically assist with reading, math, study skills and exam preparation. Some offer scholarships for tuition, which can equate to a monthly car payment.

The granddaddy of private tutors is Sylvan Learning, which has 27 franchises in the region, including Federal Way. Typical clients are students in grades four through nine who have fallen behind in reading or math. The service also appeals to students who wish to sharpen study skills or learn test-taking tips for college entrance exams.

Students work with teachers for an hour at a time, two to three times a week for three to nine months.

What is the return on investment? Sylvan guarantees that students will move up one grade level within 36 hours of instruction. This results in extra confidence that transforms students, said Morgan Griffith, center director for the Federal Way branch.

One of Sylvan’s goals is to reverse the domino effect of falling behind. In math, for example, each progression builds upon an overall foundation. If there are holes in the foundation, those deficiencies eventually catch up to students. As confidence wanes, so does the student’s motivation for working to improve.

“We focus more on fundamentals… As we teach skills, we boost confidence,” Griffith said, noting Sylvan’s seminars and other efforts to include parents in the

process. “Parents who understand how to help their children will help hold them accountable.”

The Tutoring Center’s branch in Federal Way offers one-to-one instruction with a “rotational” ap-

proach to learning, geared toward strengthening concentration spans.

The center is also busy this time of year, following the release of the first semester’s report cards.

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ment, center director Greg Franklin said he’s fielding more questions from Federal Way parents on the school district’s new “power standards” grading system.

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Meet Bishop T.D. Jakes: Senior pastor will hold a signing for his new book, “Let it Go: Forgive so You can be Forgiven,” at 7 p.m. March 9 at Christian Faith Center, 33645 20th Ave. S. Contact info@tdjakes. com or (214) 331-0954.

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 community outreach programs. 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.

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Swap Meet: Gamma Delta Chapter of Phi Beta Psi will host “Five Star Swap Meet” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 10 at Belmor Home Park and Country Club, 2101 S. 324th St. (near The Commons).

Shop inside the clubhouse from several vendors. Lunch and baked goods available. Table rentals available. Contact (253) 874-8021.

Jazz LIVE at Marine View: Free concert for all ages begins at 5 p.m.

March 11 featuring Rich Wetzel and his Groovin’ Higher Jazz Orchestra.

Concert is at Marine View Church, 8469 Eastside Dr. NE, Tacoma. Visit www.marineviewpc.org or call (253) 229-9206.

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.

Making peace with Islam: Series will be held Tuesday evenings (March 13, 20 and 27) at The Church of the Good Shepherd, 345 S. 312th St. Participants will be invited to make a free will offering.

A soup dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and the teaching series will start at 7 p.m. Call (253) 839-6100.

Book group: The Multi-Cultural Book Group will discuss “The Places in Between” by Rory Stewart at 7 p.m. March 14 at the Federal Way 320th Library, 848 S. 320th St. The book chronicles the author’s 2002 walk across Afghanistan, which he survived by his wits, knowledge of Persian dialects, Muslim customs, and the kindness of strangers.

Contact (253) 859-8349.

Cooking classes: East India Grill, 31845 Gateway Center Blvd. in Federal Way, hosts a cooking class at 3:15 p.m. Saturdays. To register, visit www.eastindiagrillwa.com or call (253) 529-9292.

Best of Federal Way: On March 14, The Mirror will unveil the winners in the 14th annual Best Of Federal Way voting. Each year we ask the residents of Federal Way and the surrounding areas to vote for their choice in 74 different categories ranging from best barber shop and best city leader to best shopping center and best food establishment. This year produced a record-breaking tally of votes with some surprising winners. The winners will be announced at a community-wide function at the

www.federalwaymirror.com Federal Way Community Center, 876 S. 333rd St. The event starts at 5 p.m. with vendor booths and concludes with the winners announced at 7 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. There will be door prizes and free food at the vendor booths. Contact The Mirror at (253) 925-5565 for additional information. The winners will also be listed in a printed special section in the March 16 edition.

Leaders speak: The Federal Way Noon Kiwanis meets at noon Wednesdays (6 p.m. first Wed. of month) at Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club. Lunch starts at 11:30 a.m. Upcoming speakers: UWTacoma Chancellor Debra Friedman (March 14), former FW School Board member Charlie Hoff (March 21), Projecto Honduras project leader Evelyn Castellar (March 28).

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Rosemary Clooney: St Francis Hospital Auxiliary presents Centerstage Theatre’s production of “Tenderly, The Rosemary Clooney Songbook” at 7 p.m. March 15 in 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.

Book fair: Valhalla Elementary School is having a book fair open to the public from 6 to 8 p.m. March 15 at 27847 42nd Ave. S. Kids and families are welcome to attend.

Contact (253) 203-5222.

Washington Homebuyers Association: Free event runs 10:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. March 17 at the Federal Way 320th Library, 848 S. 320th St. Another event will be 12:15 to 5:15 p.m. April 8 at the Federal Way Regional Library. To register, call (253) 839-0257.

Bowling for the blind: Join South King Council of the Blind at Skyway Bowl at 1 p.m. March 17 for bowling. Rails will be installed and volunteers will be available to assist if needed. Cost is $20 at the door and includes three games, ball and shoes. Door prizes will be awarded. Event will raise money for a cooking workshop for visionimpaired kids in South King County Schools. Contact: (253) 217-9586.

Free recycling: Event runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 17 at the Twin Lakes Park and Ride (21st Avenue SW and SW 344th Street).

Residents can drop off a wide range of materials such as appliances, stumps, lumber, mattresses, batteries, tires, electronics and fluorescent tubes. Visit www. cityoffederalway.com/recycling or call (253) 835-2771.

Polar Bear Plunge: Take an icy dip into Puget Sound at 1 p.m.

March 18 at Redondo Beach. A fun run to the water begins at 11:30 a.m. at Marine Hills Pool. Call (206) 948-2334 to learn more.

Bird lovers: The Rainier Audubon Society will meet at 7 p.m. March 19 for a presentation by Constance Sidles on her new book “Tales from the Montlake Fill.” Event is at the Federal Way United Methodist Church at 51st Avenue and S. 296th St. Email tomsernka@comcast.net.

Occupy Federal Way: Group will host a forum for Federal Way School District teachers to voice their concerns about grading policies and achievement. Forum runs 6:30 to 9 p.m. March 22 at the Federal Way 320th Library, 848 S. 320th St. Forum is free and open to the public. To learn more, email occupyfederalway@gmail.com. [ more CALENDAR page 9 ]

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Dinner includes spaghetti, garlic bread, salad and dessert. Contact Teri Johnson at (253) 332-4403 or visit www.caringbridge.org/visit/ lisaevenson.

Human trafficking: A free showing of the documentary “Sex+Money: A National Search for Human Worth” will run 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. March 24 at Lifeway Church, 5015 SW Dash Point Road.

Guest panel includes Federal Way Police Chief Brian Wilson. Hosted

by Washington Engage Federal Way Community Action Team and Women of Vision. Contact brendao@waengage.com.

Roger Flygare: A kickoff for Roger Flygare’s District 30 State House campaign will run 3 to 7 p.m. March 25 at the Comfort Inn, 31622 Pacific Highway S. Food and entertainment provided. Call (253) 640-1111.

Neighborhood Emergency Team: Federal Way will host a free preparedness class to help neighbors organize an emergency team.

Class runs 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. March 29 at City Hall. RSVP to mary. hobday@cityoffederalway.com.

Federal Way Alzheimer’s support group: Meetings are 6:30 to 8 p.m. first Wednesday of the month at Steel Lake Presbyterian Church, 1829 S. 308th St. Call Janet Ross at (253) 838-4658.

EarthCorps: The next volunteer event in Federal Way is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 31 at Poverty Bay. Visit www.earthcorps.org to register.

Relay for Life: Federal Way organizers seek volunteers and participants in this fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Contact Tarah at tarah.mt1@gmail.com.

Volunteer GED tutors: MultiService Center seeks volunteer

for their GED exams. For details, contact (253) 838-6810 or traviss@ multi-servicecenter.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.

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Easter Egg Hunt: The annual Federal Way Lions Easter Egg Hunt begins at 8:30 a.m. April 7 at Steel Lake Park ,2410 S. 312th St. For ages 12 and under. Candy treats and prizes will be available, along with the Easter Bunny. Physically/ mentally challenged youth are welcome to attend. Contact (253) 874-4282.

Breakfast for Kids: The annual fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Federal Way and Auburn will run 7:15 to 9 a.m. April 10 at Emerald Downs in Auburn. Keynote speaker is Kasey Keller, former goalie for the Seattle Sounders.

RSVP: (206) 954-2926 or spuariea@positiveplace.org.

Battle of the Books: Federal Way Public Schools will host the competition starting at 7 p.m. April 12 at Decatur High School’s auditorium. Event features winners from each of the district’s 22 elementary schools. The public is invited. Contact (253) 945-4110.

Reach Out Rollermania: A roller skating fundraiser to benefit Reach Out Federal Way homeless shelters will run 6 to 9 p.m. April 16 at Pattison’s West Skating Center, 34222 Pacific Highway S. Teams are asked to raise $30 per team member for the charity. All ages and skating levels welcome.

There will be a demonstration by the National Speed Skating Circuit.

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The Federal Way City Council announced that its Volunteer Spotlight for the month is Nandell Palmer I Celebrate You, the annual showcase of local volunteers started in 2009 by Federal Way resident Nandell Palmer.

“These quiet heroes, devoted parents, helpful neighbors, caring teachers, do their work out of the public eye, but change lives for the better and make our community stronger,” said deputy mayor Jim Ferrell on March 5. “Nandell realized that these quiet heroes often go unrecognized, so he founded I Celebrate You to provide that recognition.

I Celebrate You is a joyous acknowledgement of the many ways that people can make a difference and provide stories that inspire others to do good works.”

Palmer shared his thoughts on the recognition for his ever growing event.

“I’ve wrestled with the thought as to why don’t we say ‘Thank You’ as a society more often,” Palmer said.

“I just could never get to the crux of why we don’t.

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Palmer said he’s found a consistent theme among those awarded by his event.

For most, it’s a difficult thing to get up on stage and accept an award for doing something that they just know and feel is right.

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single-session tickets for olympic trials now on sale Single-session tickets for the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Diving are now available for sale. The Trials will be held June 17-24 at the King County Aquatic Center. Single-session general admission tickets are $15 for the finals, $10 for semifinals and $5 for prelims.

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Federal Way senior Darah Huertas-Vining makes a pass during the Eagles’ loss to the Woodinville Falcons Friday morning at the Class 4A State Girls Basketball Tournament inside the Tacoma Dome. Federal Way also lost to Skyview in their opener. casey olson, The Mirror

Federal Way girls finish in eighth place at 4A tournament after losses to Skyview, Woodinville

By CASEY OLSON sports@fedwaymirror.com

The Tacoma Dome has become a second home for the Federal Way girls basketball program. For the fourth year in a row, the Eagles made the trek down Interstate-5 to the Class 4A State Tournament.

But Federal Way’s run in Tacoma didn’t last as long as they wanted it to. The Eagles lost their first two games Thursday and Friday at the

double-elimination tournament, including a heart-breaker to the Skyview Storm in their opener.

Federal Way’s run started on Thursday, March 1 with the loss to Skyview from Vancouver, 55-54.

Skyview (24-3) senior guard Stephanie McDonagh connected on a 3-pointer with 4.3 seconds left to erase a two-point Eagle lead and send the Storm into the semifinals.

The Eagles (22-6) followed up the improbable loss to the Storm with a 73-46 loss to the Woodinville Falcons on Friday.

The McDonagh dagger Thursday ended an impressive comeback by Federal Way. The loss also dashed the hopes of nine seniors on the Eagles’ roster of winning a state title. Federal Way finished second a year ago and third in 2009.

Against Skyview, the Eagles were led all game by senior Raven Benton. The 5-foot-10 wing finished with 18 points and eight rebounds.

Benton was also 8 for 8 from the free-throw line, including a pair with 52.2 second remaining to give Federal Way it’s first lead since the first half, 51-50.

Point guard Darah HuertasVining finished with 13 points and senior Dyesha Belhumeur chipped in 12 for the Eagles.

After not looking for her shot most of the game, Huertas-Vining was also huge down the stretch for the Eagles. The senior, who came in averaging 16 points a game, hit three free throws in the last 25 seconds to push Federal Way’s lead to four, 54-50. [ more fw girls page 12 ]

The Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center will be a busy place the next few months, hosting the best men and women collegiate swimmers and divers in the United States, along with divers hoping to compete in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London.

The world-class pool was chosen to host the 2012 NCAA Division I Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships.

The NCAA meet is slated for March 22-24.

Seattle University will serve as the host institution for the 2012 NCAA meet and the school will partner with the Seattle Sports Commission, the city of Federal Way and King County Parks and Recreation to host the event.

“We’re delighted with this opportunity to provide our world-class facility for the nation’s very best collegiate swimmers and divers in 2012,” said King County Executive Dow Constantine. “When the King County Aquatic Center hosted this same event in 2008, we had excellent attendance and eight national records were set.” [ more swim page 14 ]

Sidelines: Neagle braces for Montreal

Lamar Neagle, a Federal Way native, was traded from the Seattle Sounders FC to the Montreal Impact last month. file photo

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mom cook him meals, as well as do his laundry.

In short, everything was perfect in Neagle’s world. That was until the Sounders informed him of the trade to the MLS’s newest franchise in a place where a majority of the population speaks French.

According to Neagle, after hearing news of the trade to the Impact, his mother actually broke down in tears. Everyone, including the 25-year-old Neagle, thought he was in for a long stay with Seattle. The Sounders showed their confidence in Neagle’s ability in No-

SIDELINES

Lamar Neagle’s world was shook up big time last month.

It was on Feb. 17 when the Thomas Jefferson grad was informed that the Seattle Sounders FC had traded him to the expansion Montreal Impact just days before the beginning of the Major League Soccer (MLS) season.

To say Neagle was very comfortable playing for the Sounders would be a bigtime understatement. The Federal Way native was able to live in his hometown . He was, literally, able to have his

vember when he was one of 11 players protected before Montreal selected in the MLS’s Expansion Draft.

But, in professional athletics these days, loyalty means a lot less than it used to. Just ask Peyton Manning.

Despite heading to another country to play soccer and the obvious disappointment of leaving his family and friends, Neagle was able to be a bit more philosophical a few days after the trade for Eddie Johnson was finalized.

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Tracking the grads: College baseball

By CASEY OLSON sports@fedwaymirror.com

Central Washington University senior shortstop Brady Kincannon has been named the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Baseball Player of the Week for the week ending March 4, the conference office announced Monday.

Kincannon, a Decatur High School graduate, totaled five hits in eight at bats in a doubleheader sweep of visiting Whitworth University on Sunday.

Included among those five hits were four for extra bases, as the Wildcats (4-8) accumulated 13 extra-base hits in the doubleheader. Kincannon’s five hits were in consecutive at-bats, as he doubled in each of his final three at bats in the 10-7 game one victory, and got a single and a triple in his first two at-bats of CWU’s 9-7 win in game two. He also scored three runs and drove in three during the twinbill.

The Wildcats will next open Great Northwest Athletic Conference play as they host Saint Martin’s University on March 17 at 1 p.m.

Federal Way senior Dyesha Belhumeur drives to the basket during the Eagles’ loss to Woodinville on Friday. casey olson, The Mirror

Other graduates in college: Jeff Brigham — The Thomas Jef-

Decatur graduate Brady Kincannon was named the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Player of the Week after a big week at Central Washington. courtesy central washington ferson grad is playing his sophomore season at the University of Washington. The right-handed pitcher has yet to appear in a game for the 9-3 Huskies.

Brigham appeared in 23 games last year as a true freshman and was 4-1 with a 4.73 ERA in 51.1 innings.

Kenny Johnson — The Todd Beamer grad is playing infield at Linfield College in Oregon. Last year, as a freshman, he played 18 games.

This year, the switch hitter has started six games and is hitting .292 with five

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But a pair of Katie Swanson free throws and the McDonagh shot ended the Eagles quest for a second-straight trip to the state title game. Federal lost to Lewis & Clark a season ago.

Skyview’s Brooke Bowen finished with 20 points and six rebounds and Swanson had 15 points, six rebounds and four assists.

After a slow start, the Eagles got going in the second quarter. The Storm rolled out to a 17-12 lead midway through the second, but Federal Way fought back to take a 25-22 lead at halftime. The Eagles extended the lead to 30-22 with 4:37 left in the third quarter.

But the Storm fought back with a 14-0 run to take their first lead since early in the game, 36-30, at the end of the third quarter.

The Eagles, however, just kept chipping away at the Storm during the final eight minutes. A Huertas-Vining 3-pointer with 1:12 left cut the Skyview lead to one, Raven Benton 50-49, setting up the late-game heroics.

Friday morning against Woodinville, Federal Way came out a little lackluster following the heartwrenching loss to Skyview.

Things actually didn’t start out bad for the Eagles. The two teams played a back-and-forth first quarter with Woodinville leading 19-16 after the opening eight minutes.

But the second quarter was a different story. The Falcons, led by 6-foot-1 Ali Forde, went on a 17-3 run during the first six and a half minutes of the quarter to take a commanding 35-19 lead.

Federal Way was never able to get back in the game.

Forde finished the first half with 14 points and six rebounds. On the game, she had 21 points, 12 rebounds, seven blocked shots, two steals and three assists.

The Eagles did come back a little bit to start the second quarter thanks to Benton and Huertas-Vining. The pair scored nine-straight points to start the quarter to pull Federal Way to within 14 points, 48-34, with 2:02 left in the third. But that was as close as they would get.

Benton led the way for the Eagles with 12 points and seven rebounds and Huertas-Vining chipped in 11 points and three assists.

Federal Way shot just 34 percent for the game and were 4 for 23 from behind the 3-point line. Woodinville finished at 49 percent from the field and out-rebounded the Eagles, 47-36.

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Alex Bailey — The Decatur grad is playing his junior season at Western Oregon. The left-handed pitcher has appeared in three games for the 11-6 Wolves this year and has a 4.15 ERA. He has struck out seven and walked nine in 4.1 innings.

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the more money I can even- ever hat trick last season. tually make.”

The three-goal performance In Seattle, Neagle was against the Columbus Crew already behind Mauro Roearned him MLS Player of sales and Alvaro Fernandez the Week, named by the on the midfield depth chart. North American Soccer Steve Zakuani continues to Reporters (NASR). make progress and could be By the end of the season, back in full in a few months Neagle was playing in every after suffering a broken leg game, mostly off the bench. last season.

He tallied his seventh goal Also, newcomer Chrisof the year during the tian Sivebaek has been one second leg of the Western of the more impressive Conference Semifinals players this preseason for against Real Salt Lake.

Seattle.

But, even more impor“I’m definitely excited tantly, Neagle was really to get some playing time establishing himself in the with the (Impact),” Neagle Seattle-area community. said. “It was difficult to get Something that was a huge playing time over in Seattle goal of his. with all the midfielders they Neagle spent the offseahave.” son working with Neagle found “I’m definitely the Jimi Hendrix out he had been excited to get some Foundation in playing time with traded, along Seattle with the the (Impact). It with forward ultimate goal of was difficult to get starting his own Mike Fucito, just before din- playing time over foundation. Neagle ner on Feb. 17 wanted the main in Seattle with all from Sounders’ the midfielders beneficiary to be head coach Sigi they have.” the Federal Way Schmid.

Boys and Girls Lamar Neagle Neagle saw Club. It’s an organiFucito heading zation that is near in the same direction and and dear to his heart. figured it was a meeting As a first-grader, he with the young players. began his soccer career “They were like, ‘It is playing for the Boys and what it is. It’s part of the Girls Club. business,’” Neagle said. “You It’s still up in the air what know going in to it this is going to happen with may happen, especially two Neagle’s foundation while guys coming off the bench. he is playing in Montreal.

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Neagle was signed by the The Impact doesn’t even Sounders on March 2, 2011. make a trip to Seattle this The midfielder finished season to take on Sounders with seven total goals, FC. The two teams play on including the club’s second- June 16 in Montreal.

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Sports Briefs: Piper-Jordan playing for the Everett Raptors

By CASEY OLSON sports@fedwaymirror.com

Federal Way High School graduate Andre PiperJordan is currently playing for the Everett Raptors in the Indoor Football League.

The Raptors have played two games so far this season and are 0-2.

Piper-Jordan is a wide receiver.

The Raptors lost to the Tri-Cities Fever on Feb. 25, 70-44, and lost to the Allen Wranglers on March 1, 4827. During the two losses, Piper-Jordan had three touchdown catches for Everett and had 114 yards during the loss to Tri-Cities.

After catching a TD pass against Allen, Piper-Jordan hurt his shoulder and had to come out of the game.

Last year, he played for the Seattle Timberwolves, also of the IFL, and finished with 55 receptions, an IFLbest 987 receiving yards and 22 touchdowns while earning all-league honors.

The 2012 IFL season is the third for Piper-Jordan.

He played in the 2003 EastWest high school football game at Everett Memorial Stadium, later played bas-

ketball and baseball while attending Everett Community College in 200304, and faced the Everett AquaSox while a member of the Northwest League’s Vancouver Canadians in the 2005 and 2006 baseball seasons. He was drafted as a center fielder by the Oakland Athletics.

As a football player, Piper Jordan said, “you’ve got to love the outdoor game because that’s what you grew up playing. But the first time I played arena ball it was like, ‘Wow, this game is a lot faster.’ It’s very fast paced.”

The Everett Raptors are a first-year franchise who play their home games at the Comcast Arena.

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Federal Way High School grad Andre Piper-Jordan is playing wide receiver for the Everett Raptors of the Indoor Football League (IFL). Piper-Jordan was an All-IFL selection last season. courtesy everett raptors Cloud 9 Sports.

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Hunter’s Class 3A team will take on Class 4A at 6 p.m. The other games fea-

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Past players in this annual game include Brandon Roy, Aaron Brooks, Luke Ridnour, Jason Terry and Nate Robinson, just to

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hosting the inaugural 2012 Pac-12 Women’s Swimming Championships, along with both the men’s and women’s championships in diving.

The four-day competition ran through Feb. 25.

The King County Aquatic Center is obviously no stranger to conducting national and international events. It was constructed to house the swimming and diving portions of the

1990 Goodwill Games and has since been the home to more than 50 competitions annually. The Aquatic Center last hosted the NCAA Men’s National Swimming and Diving Championships in 2008.

A recent economic study conducted for King County measured the financial impact of these events on the region in excess of $7.5 million annually.

The two college meets will also serve as a precursor to the King County Aquatic Center hosting the 2012 United States Olympic Diving Trials this summer.

The Trials will be held June 18-24 and will include more than 100 of the nation’s best divers with spots on the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team on the line. The Trials will include men’s and women’s individual

The University of CalBerkley won the 2011 NCAA title. The action on all three days of the NCAA Championships will be broadcast on ESPN3.com.

The championship round will be broadcasted on tape at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 1, on ESPNU. The Aquatic Center got a taste of big-time collegiate action recently by

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For students, retirees, or former athletes looking to re-connect with a sport, officiating high school sports is also an excellent way to earn some extra income and provide a great service to the teams.

Registration is now being accepted for the spring middle school programs in Auburn, Federal Way, Sumner, Buckley, and Enumclaw that begin in midApril. Training sessions will be held on April 10-12 from 6:00-9:00pm. To sign up as an official, fees and registra-

events in 3- and 10-meter competitions, plus men’s and women’s synchronized events at both heights.

Federal Way, which also held the diving trials in 2000, was selected by USA Diving, in conjunction with the United States Olympic Committee, over Indianapolis.

NBC owns broadcast rights for the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials giving this event and the Puget Sound region national media exposure.

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Federal Way Police Department Cmdr. Kyle Sumpter and his fellow contestants were faced with a crossbow challenge in this week’s episode of “Top Shot” on The History Channel.

The contestants were tasked with shooting a Bowtech Strykezone 350 at moving targets. For Sumpter, the Strykezone was another first in his weaponry career, although it only took a little while for the experienced shooter to get the hang of it.

“Prior to the show, I went out and bought a compound bow and practiced with that a little bit. But I had never fired a crossbow. Firing it is very much like firing a good quality firearm, but loading it is the tricky part,” he said.

For the team challenge, Sumpter and his fellow competitors had to fire the Strykezone at moving targets 20 yards downrange. The first shooter had one target to hit, with the

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The two previous shooters to Sumpter had left their red team in the hole, but Sumpter was able to pull the red team from the brink — and ultimately, lead them to a 16-14 win over their competition on the blue team.

Sumpter explained some of the challenges faced during this particular challenge. He noted that even though the Strykezone fires a bolt at 350 feet per second, that is nowhere near the velocity of an actual firearm, meaning Sumpter and his teammates had to adjust to that significant difference in velocity.

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With no firearms in this week’s episode, “Top Shot” host Colby Donaldson was especially noticeable during the competition with his running commentary. Even though they are some cool customers, Sumpter said Donaldson can be very noticeable at times to the competitors.

“We definitely hear him.

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second is “tracking,” which is essentially moving with the target, and trying to determine the correct distance to lead the target.

For the crossbow challenge, Sumpter said both teams started out using the ambush technique. Sumpter’s decision to switch to tracking midway through his round was probably the deciding factor in their victory.

“I stepped up there, started using the same techniques, aiming at the post, and waiting to ambush the target,” he said.

“Our rate of hits were about the same, and there came a time where we both had two out of three targets.

The problem with ambushing, though, is you have to wait for the target to come around. It occurred to me that his disc might make it back around before mine, so I decided to change my technique and track the target. That was a big discovery because now it means we don’t have to ambush it.

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should result in additional exposure and result in more people attending these events and bringing more money into the city of Federal Way,” Clark said.

There are 160 street poles combined between 320th Street and Pacific Highway South. Currently, 80 of those poles have “Federal Way” signs on them. With this amendment, the remaining 80 poles would be open to have signs promoting local events, Clark said.

For the large banners that would go over the main thoroughfares in Federal

Way, Clark said the city would construct the poles needed to support them.

“The Public Works Department would prepare a specification sheet…this would include the size and dimension of banners, as well as acceptable materials,” she said. “A city permit would be required for each sign. Public Works would install and remove the banners, and when they are being installed or removed, there would be a traffic control plan in place for cars and pedestrians and bicyclists. The duration of each banner would be on a case by case basis.”

Councilwoman Susan Honda asked if the banners would be restricted to any particular streets or area in the city. Clark replied in the negative. The amendments only allow for the banners, but do not restrict where they can be placed, she said.

The council voted unanimously to approve the amendments. The news generated responses on The Mirror’s Facebook page.

One reader posted: “But no small family owned businesses can hang any banners, signs, sandwich boards, flashing signs, or any other form of advertisement outside…HMMM…”

[ MARKET from page 1] More than 70 vendors typically set up shop at the market, which runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays through October. Vendors offer everything from fresh flowers and locally-grown produce to gardening information and snacks.

“We’re just happy to be back at the mall,” said Karla Kolibab, co-founder of the farmers market. “The downtown core is where we want to be.”

Organizers hope the location is mutually beneficial to both the market and mall’s businesses. “We think we help keep people in Federal Way to shop here instead of going north or south,” said market co-founder Rose Ehl. Organizers may bring back a mid-week evening farmers market this summer. The market’s signature event, a charity chili cook-off between Federal Way police and South King Fire and Rescue, is tentatively slated for Sept. 29.

Buds and Blooms 2012 The Federal Way Farmers Market will participate in this year’s Buds and Blooms Spring Garden Tour.

The tour takes visitors around Federal Way’s premier garden sites, including the Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection, Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden,

[ LEVY from page 1] faces cuts to personnel and service. Between 20 and 25 firefighters could be laid off by the end of 2013, the district reports.

In addition, the fire district’s “Class 2” rating could be lowered as a result of fewer resources, meaning higher insurance costs. Fire Chief Al Church estimates those costs could climb between 5 percent and 25 percent.

The fire district serves more than 150,000 residents in Federal Way, Des Moines and unincorporated King County.

To pass in the April election, the levy must receive 60 percent approval. In addition, voter turnout must be equal to 40 percent of the turnout in the last general election. About 32,600 voted on SKFR commissioner candidates in

The Federal Way Farmers Market will open for the 2012 season on May 12 at The Commons Mall’s southwest corner (behind Sears). FILE PHOTO PowellsWood Garden and private gardens picked by the Federal Way Symphony.

Buds and Blooms will run 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 12-13. On Mother’s Day, the market will also host a pancake breakfast, raffles, live entertainment and more.

For information on Buds and Blooms, visit www.budsandbloomstour.org.

Market vendors Vendors interested in participating at the Farmers Market can contact Karla Kolibab at federalwayfarmersmarket@yahoo.com or (253) 261-8157. To learn more, visit federalwayfarmersmarket.com.

November 2011.

The proposed levy will cost each taxpayer an estimated 29 cents per $1,000 in assessed property value.

The fire district receives nearly all of its operating budget from property taxes, currently collecting $1.50 per $1,000 in assessed property value. However, property values have plummeted over the past several years.

Revenues have declined 23 percent since 2009.

The district’s overall operating budget is built on a worst-case scenario for property tax values in the coming years, Church said.

“The department will shrink even more if we can’t stem this tide,” Church told The Mirror.

Money issues • SKFR reports total operating expenses for 2011 at $22,522,445. Revenues are about $20 million, and

nearly $20 million goes toward employee salaries and benefits. In 2010, SKFR’s operating budget was $23,248,772.

• SKFR’s board of commissioners 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 South King Fire’s share will range from $100,000 to $150,000.

• On Jan. 26, the International Association of Firefighters Local 2024 and the fire district finalized a collective bargaining agreement. 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.

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The budget passed by the Washington State Senate has set the stage for a political showdown in Olympia.

In a brief coup, three Democratic Washington state senators — Tim Sheldon of Potlatch, Rodney Tom of Bellevue and Jim Kastama of Puyallup — sided with the GOP last weekend to force the Republican budget through the Senate in a 25-24 vote.

The budget battle extended from Friday evening into early Saturday morning, with both sides pontificating on the play.

At one point, the Democrats attempted something of a filibuster when they called for the 235-page GOP budget to be read out loud on the floor. Eventually, the gamesmanship subsided, and the Republican budget passed — one that was far different from the Democrats’ budget proposed earlier in the week.

State Sen. Tracey Eide (D-Federal Way) said the weekend’s antics were something she’s never experienced in Olympia.

“In my opinion, (these) actions constitute a breach of our once transparent and public budgeting process,” she said in a prepared statement. “For years the Senate has taken pride in its transparent budgeting process. This has built trust with our public when it comes to understanding and interpreting complex budgets. But…we have laid waste to all that good work; all that trust.”

Regarding the budget, District 47 State Sen. Joe Fain (R-Kent) told The Mirror: “It was an honest attempt to break a logjam in the process, and redefine the budget box to a lower level of spending. It is just as legit a budget as the proposal passed by the House, and more legit than the other Senate proposal that didn’t even have the votes to get out of committee.”

Two of the major changes in the GOP’s budget from the one proposed by the Democrat majority of the Senate included extensive cuts to K-12 education to the tune of $44 million, and $30 million in cuts to higher education in the state. In the Democrats’ budget, education was untouched.

“This budget contains devastating cuts that will shatter our public safety net and deeply harm our K-12 educational system, a system that Senate Democrats proposed leaving entirely intact,” Eide said.

The safety net cuts, as referenced by Eide, involved the elimination of a state program known as Disability Lifeline. The program provides welfare and health care for unemployable adults who aren’t covered by the federal Social Security program. Outside of that program, other differences in the budgets include a $502 million reserve fund in the GOP version, as opposed to $369 million the Democrat budget had set aside. Another difference: the GOP budget does not include delaying the payments of $330 million to schools, an accounting trick intended to help close the budget gap.

The proposed budget will head to the House, where it’s expected to meet a hostile reception. Democrats hold a 56-42 majority in the House, almost certainly meaning more fireworks, and more budget battles, are on their way.

State Sen. Joseph Zarelli called his Republican budget proposal a message “of strength, understanding of the times, and budget sustainability,” he said. That’s

based upon the principles of not spending more money than revenue coming in, and staying away from what he described as “gimmicks” such as the $330 million deferred payment to school districts that the Senate Democrats had used in their budget proposal announced on Feb. 28.

Sheldon said his switch had nothing to do with political affiliation, and everything to do with representing his constituents and providing a sustainable budget for the state.

“Obviously the $330 million payment forward that would go on next year’s biennium, that’s the big issue,” he said. “I consider it a gimmick, a trick, false accounting. I’m a businessperson too and I see the benefit of revenues and expenses being equal.”

Sen. Ed Murray (D-43rd, Seattle), chairman of the Senate Ways and Means Committee, said he thought that he was going to work with Senator Zarelli to put out a bi-partisan budget similar to 2011.

“They didn’t negotiate in good faith,” he said of his Republican counterparts, “and I’m deeply disappointed because I thought we had an agreement.”

Scott Panitz of the WNPA Olympia News Bureau contributed to this report.

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$800,000 a year in funding to Federal Way — the equivalent of five to eight police Priest also supports a future performofficers, Priest said. ing arts center at the former Toys R Us “It would be helpful if the state balsite on 20th Avenue South. Such a facility anced its budget on its own back, rather would bring more cultural activities to than ours,” he said. downtown while serving as an economic At the beginning of his speech, Priest development tool. The city will explore highlighted one of Federal Way’s most public-private partnerships this valuable assets — roads. He spring. noted just how far Federal Way “We won’t sit on our hands and has come in improving access to wait for something to happen,” the city center and maintaining Priest said. roads through the asphalt overlay program. He is happy to see that Public safety priority Federal Way did not follow in Priest praised Federal Way the footsteps of Seattle, which he Mayor Skip Priest called “the pothole champion of police for reducing crime to one of King County’s lowest rates, and the world.” the lowest rate in the city since 1996.

“Today, we have one of the best, if not The mayor noted the department’s the best, public works departments in visible presence and beefed up patrols the state,” said Priest, sending kudos to despite having less money. department director Cary Roe. “Persistence is essential to a city beOn the regional stage cause you never have enough resources,” Priest said. “The Federal Way Police The mayor noted Federal Way’s dispute Department exemplifies persistence inwith Sound Transit as an example of why novation.” persistence is needed in city government.

Priest said the city will be unrelentThe city and transit agency have been at ing in pursuing public safety, which is odds over the proposed light rail project essential to a strong economy and quality that was delayed — despite voter approval of life. He also complimented the spread — because of a lack of tax revenue from of the Safe City surveillance program to South King County. Federal Way leaders Federal Way neighborhoods. have been vocal in finding an acceptable “Public safety is the top priority in our solution for taxpayers. city,” he said.

“This city will speak up when governments break their promises to you,” he City budget matters said, referring to Sound Transit as well The mayor cites his mantra of “frugal as any other entity, from state to county innovation” for maintaining services government. “We will make no apologies while saving $2 million in the city budget. for demanding accountability.”

Also, Federal Way has reduced staffing by Contact the mayor about 15 percent.

However, the state budget forecast may Federal Way Mayor Skip Priest’s office mean sizable cuts to city revenue. The can be reached at skip.priest@cityoffederstate could cut between $500,000 and alway.com or (253) 835-2411.

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