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Recently, the city of Seattle petitioned the Washington State Liquor Control Board to push serving hours for bars and

this idea at the April 4 city council meeting, citing a number of concerns. Federal Way Police Chief Brian Wilson outlined what he perceives to be the problematic nature of Seattle’s request.

“There are potentially negative impacts to public safety as a result of this policy change to the WAC (Washington Administrative Code) rules. There could be higher levels of intoxication associated with longer hours of operation, more drunk drivers on

the road during peak early morning commute times, and greater demand for law enforcement services over that extended period of time,” Wilson warned. Wilson believes any change could lead to an increase in alcohol-related [ more ALCOHOL, page 21 ]

Woman turns MS diagnosis into advocacy By GREG ALLMAIN gallmain@federalwaymirror.com

Tobacco Station in Federal Way allows customers to buy tobacco and roll their own smokes in a special machine at the store. A state bill would change taxation for 65 such tobacco shops, likely putting them out of business. ANDY HOBBS, The Mirror

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machine available on site. With this method, 200 selfeditor@federalwaymirror.com rolled smokes — the same numA proposed state tax on rollber in a standard carton — sell for your-own cigarettes could put about $34. That’s less than half dozens of small tobacco the cost of prepackaged retailers out of business. cartons of cigarettes. NEWS Roll-your-own tobacco This do-it-yourself retailers avoid Washingapproach offers a cheaper ton’s lofty cigarette taxes alternative to smokers. because, by definition, they However, tobacco corporadon’t manufacture cigarettes tions and convenience stores for sale. Customers purchase the say this tax loophole creates an tobacco and paper tubes, then roll unfair market advantage. Rollthe cigarettes themselves, using a your-own retailers even have their By ANDY HOBBS

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With National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Month having just ended in March, and the MS Walk coming up in Tacoma on April 14-15, there’s one Federal Way woman who is well acquainted with the disease. Deanna Kirkpatrick, 44, was diagnosed with the debilitating condition six years ago. For Kirkpatrick, it started with the onset of transverse myelitis, one of the rarest neurological Deanna Kirkpatrick conditions. “I was diagnosed six years ago, in April, with transverse myelitis, which is a very rare onset to multiple sclerosis. And in a number of days, I became paralyzed up to my earlobes. There was a 24-hour period where they didn’t even think I was going to make it,” she said. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, transverse myelitis is an inflammation across both sides of one level, or segment, of the spinal cord. This can damage or destroy myelin, the fatty insulating substance that covers nerve cell fibers. That damage leads to nervous system scars that [ more MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, page 21 ]

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A nationwide immigration sting resulted in the arrest of a Jamaican murder suspect in Federal Way. The suspect, Carlington David Richards, 34, was among 3,168 suspects arrested in the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) roundup in March. According to an April 2 announcement, Richards was captured through an INTERPOL lead and was placed in ICE custody. The report says Richards is “a recent border entrant and an international fugitive from justice, wanted in Jamaica for murder.” The six-day national “Cross Check” operation led to the arrest of convicted criminal aliens, immigration fugitives and immigration violators. Arrests were made in all 50 states, along with Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia and three U.S. territories. Among those arrested, 1,477 had felony convictions including murder, kidnapping,

armed robbery, drug trafficking, child abuse and sex crimes against minors.

Camelot Elementary nominated for award From staff reports

Camelot Elementary School in Federal Way is one of four schools in Washington to be nominated for the U.S. Department of Education’s new Green Ribbon Schools Award. The award recognizes schools that excel in the areas of environmental impact and energy efficiency, healthy school environments, and environmental and sustainability education. “Our building is focused on reducing, reusing, rethinking and recycling. No one questions what behaviors are expected. The practices easily become habit at school, at home and in our community. Camelot is indeed a green school and we all know that being green is cool,” said Dani Smith, Camelot’s Green Team advisor. On April 23, the Department of Education will announce the awardees.

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ing any money, and was unable to be located. • Daughter takes swing at father: At 12:09 a.m. April 1 in the 1000 block of South 315th Street, police responded to a domestic violence call. According to the report, a father and daughter had gotten into an argument, with the father conceding that at one point, his daughter took a swing at him, but missed. • Vehicle prowler steals stuffed animals: At 8:07 a.m. April 1 in the 1800 block of South 336th Street, a woman reported that her vehicle had been broken into, and three stuffed animals were stolen from it. The report notes that the investigating officer noticed another vehicle had been broken into nearby, with documents being taken from that vehicle. There were no usable prints from either vehicle. • Ex-husband’s comments: At 9:37 a.m. April 1 in the 34000 block of 13th Court SW, a woman reported her ex-husband had been making threats to shoot her, their children, and an acquaintance of hers. The report notes the ex had attempted to locate the acquaintance, and that police believed he was armed with a gun. • Child drugged, molested: At 7:28 p.m. April 1 at an undisclosed location, it was reported that a man who was watching several children drugged and molested one of them.

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Sept. 25, 2008, was just another Thursday in Seattle — until the federal government orchestrated the largest bank failure in U.S. history. Late that afternoon, officials with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the former Office of Thrift Supervision strode through the lobby of the Seattle headquarters of Washington Mutual and entered an elevator. On the 32nd floor they walked into the boardroom, where they presented the bank’s directors with legal papers that said the federal government had seized and sold WaMu’s banking subsidiaries. As a result, thousands of people lost their jobs, investors lost billions of dollars and greater Seattle lost a corporate citizen that helped finance the rebuilding of the city after the great fire of 1889. Without a doubt, it was one of the most consequential federal actions in our region’s history. Did our federal government act wisely? Even three-plus years later, citizens have too little information. Federal regulators issued a short press release, then hid their remaining information about WaMu behind a heavy curtain of secrecy. The FDIC responded to public records requests by releasing hundreds of documents that were almost entirely blacked out. The public’s inability to evaluate their government’s action underscores the constant threat to one of our nation’s grandest ideas, the concept of open government. For more than 200 years, Americans have been part of a great experiment in self-rule based on laws. It’s an ambitious civic model that’s idealistic and hopeful and at odds with much of human history. But it works. It doesn’t work well, however, if a key ingredient is missing: informed citizens. They need to know what their government is doing. They need to know whether it is operating efficiently, fairly and in their best interest. South King County residents can participate in a free public forum about open government. The League of Women Voters of Seattle/King County and the Washington Coalition for Open Government (WCOG) are co-sponsors of a two-hour forum, which begins at 6:30 p.m. April 18 in Room 9 of the Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St. The centerpiece of the forum is a panel discussion that will be introduced by Mike Reitz, general counsel of The Freedom Foundation, and moderated by Sam Pace, WCOG treasurer. Open government advocates are united by a powerful idea: that civic life matters, and that government should be transparent and accountable to its citizens. The future of our bold experiment in self rule depends on it. George Erb is editor of the Puget Sound Business Journal and a board member of the Washington Coalition for Open Government.

A long hard look at proposed fire levy I am trying to make an informed decision regarding the excess levy South King Fire and Rescue is requesting voters to approve in the April 17 special election. I studied the information that was mailed to voters and also garnered a little more information at an open house on March 26, 2012. However, I’m still not sure how necessary this levy is, nor am

Federal Way’s sexy election race The most exciting Federal Way area race this year will be to replace Mark Miloscia in the state House of Representatives. Miloscia is giving up his District 30 seat to run for state auditor. The open position is expected to draw a large field. This past week, two more candidates moved from rumor mill to active as both Roger Flygare and Tony Moore formally kicked off their campaigns with fundraisers. Flygare is a Democrat who ran for the Federal Way City Council last year. While he lost that race, as a first-time candidate it did improve his name familiarity and sharpen his campaign skills. Flygare is a local businessman who has ties to the valley portion of the district. He has been endorsed by Miloscia and Lt. Gov. Brad Owen, along with several precinct officers. Since Moore’s announcement date seemed to slide, some had wondered if he would actually get into the race. That question was answered with his formal kickoff. Moore is a Republican, and is president of the Federal Way School Board. He lost a state Senate race against Democratic incumbent Tracey Eide two years ago, and previously lost a race against Miloscia. This time, he won’t be taking on an incumbent. Federal Way City Councilwoman Linda Kochmar, also a Republican, announced for the position several weeks ago. Since it will be a contested primary, with other Republicans, it was a little surprising that Moore had several incumbent House members at his campaign kickoff. Although some, such as District 30 State Rep. Katrina Asay, also attended Kochmar’s event. Other notables at Moore’s event were Federal Way School District Superintendent Rob Neu

and three other members of the school board. Moore’s support from school leaders wasn’t a surprise, but attendance by out-of-area legislators was and is a plus for his campaign. Similarly, Kochmar’s endorsement list includes mayors and council members from King County cities, which reflects her longtime involvement in regional government. This was expected. The attendance by several Federal Way City Council members at Kochmar’s kickoff was expected, although some will likely remain officially neutral. A notable surprise is that Councilman Bob Celski is supporting Moore. Mayor Skip Priest and Deputy Mayor Jim Ferrell, who are Republicans, were not at either event. It is expected that both will remain neutral, at least publicly. It had been anticipated that Rick Hoffman and Thom McFarlane will get into the race on the Democratic side with Flygare, and that Jerry Galland will join the Republican primary. However, recently Hoffman switched races and will run against Asay. The two most well known candidates, Moore and Kochmar, are from the same party. Unless Flygare or McFarlane establishes a clear frontrunner status, could we be looking at two Republicans in the November final? It has happened before under the top-two format. Could it happen again? If it does, the winner of the Republican final would be decided by Democratic voters. Flygare apparently understands the numbers and has made his move. And with Hoffman switching races, it is less likely. After several years as elected public officials in Federal Way, [ more ROEGNER page 5 ] Bob Roegner

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I assured that our commissioners are using the funding they have efficiently. Here are a few questions I would like to see answered so all the voters can make an informed decision regarding this request to dip into our pockets. 1. How does taxing in our district compare to other nearby fire districts? (Tacoma, Valley Regional, Edgewood, Seatac, etc.)

2. What has been the department annual operating budget for the last 10 years? It would be good to see how it has grown and then how it may be shrinking. Is the department back to a budget the same amount it was a few years ago? 3. What has been the demand for service over the past 10 years? Is the district receiving twice as many calls as 10 years ago? Or 20

percent more? These would be good numbers to compare to its budget over the same time. I have asked the fire district some of these questions and have been offered about 400 pages of documentation (for questions 2 and 3) at a cost to me of about $55. My salary as a teacher has not gone up in over five years. My property taxes have not gone

down 22 percent over the past two (or four years). So when my fire district asks me for an almost 20 percent increase in tax, I need to take a long hard look.

Keith Rodman, uninc. King County

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Federal Way Public Schools will host a community forum to discuss capital levy projects and is inviting the community, staff and students to lend their voices to the conversation. The forum will take place 6 to 8 p.m. April 18 at Federal Way High School’s cafeteria, 30611 16th Avenue S. Administrators and school board members seek public input. Topics will include rebuilding Federal Way High School, installing elementary playground equipment and installing security cameras at schools. The levy will go before voters in November for the second time this year. Visit fwps.org.

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While Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) students and parents still adjust to Standards Based Education (SBE) and Standards Based Grading (SBG), the district is already prepping for the new set of state standards. Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are set to take effect in 2014-15. According to the district, however, Federal Way’s transition to SBE and SBG means the transition to the new standards will be that much easier. “Federal Way Public Schools is ahead of the curve on this implementation,” said Marie Verhaar, director of Standards Based Curriculum and Instruc-

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tion, during the March 27 school board meeting. “As we all know, districts in Washington state, according to the mandate, presented to us by OSPI and Randy Dorn, will fully implement the new standards in English Language Arts and Mathematics by 2014-15. While that seems like a long way away for some of us, it’s really just around the corner. We know that third- through 11th-grade students will be assessed on these new standards in 2014-15 school year. So this year’s kindergartners will be our first class assessed on the new state standards.” CCSS is described as defining “the knowledge and skills students should have within their K-12 education careers so that they will graduate high school able to succeed in entry-level, credit-bearing academic college courses and in workforce training programs” by the corestandards.org website. Verhaar and FWPS feel the district’s use of SBE

is already aligned with that state goal. Verhaar said standards-based grading, assessment and instruction have FWPS on surer footing already for the transition, along with the academic acceleration policy. The transition to SBE and its use of Power Standards were derived from the CCSS, Verhaar noted. “Last year, as our language arts and mathematics teams came to the table to identify the Power Standards, we used the Common Core State Standards and laid them right next to our Power Standards. We looked at the Common Core Standards…to see are we picking standards, are we selecting and identifying standards that are also essential in the Common Core.” A transition team has also been put together. Federal Way hopes to avoid some of the confusion among staff, students and parents that occurred when

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Edward Kazinsky, 69, doesn’t remember anything about Dec. 16, 2011. Those who saved his life will never forget. The gym at Decatur High School was a flurry of Edward and Jane Kazinsky activity as a boys basketare grateful for all those who ball game against Foss was came to his aid at Decatur High about to begin. Kazinsky, in School in December, when his black and white referee Edward experienced sudden stripes, was preparing to cardiac arrest. COURTESY PHOTO officiate the game. Just before the tip-off, He is alive today because Kazinsky collapsed on the of them. Words cannot court from sudden cardiac express how grateful we are arrest. He was unconscious to everyone who helped Ed and not breathing. during this crisis. Thank Immediately, a handyou to all.” ful of good Samaritans The Kazinsky’s can also sprang into action. Decatur thank the Federal Way staff members Heather school district for having White, Sherilyn Olson, AEDs in every building. Nami Headland and Sian In 2007, a group of docFankhauser, along with tors, community members parent Bobbie McLain and and school staff formed a bus driver from Foss, the Heart of Federal Way rushed to Kazinsky’s side. Schools organization and An Automatic External raised more than $60,000 to Defibrillator (AED) was purchase AEDs for all Fedlocated and used, while eral Way schools. The AEDs McLain and Fankhauser are in central locations on began CPR. They continued each campus, and include to work on Kastep-by-step “The true heroes zinsky for about instructions so 20 minutes until in my opinion are they can be used the people who paramedics arby anyone. administered CPR rived at the scene. AEDs substanParamedics were on my husband.” tially improve able to restore Ka- Jane Kazinsky survival rates in zinsky’s breathing victims of sudden and transported cardiac arrest, him to the hospital. which is responsible for half Now, nearly four months of all heart-related deaths. later, Kazinsky is on the Sudden cardiac arrest road to recovery. He tires a occurs when the heart’s little more easily. And he’s electrical system malfunca little forgetful sometimes. tions and the heart stops But he feels better every beating. day. He’s been working Nearly 95 percent of outside on his property and sudden cardiac arrest playing cribbage. He’s hopvictims do not survive. ing his doctor will clear him Most of these deaths occur to officiate basketball again with little or no warning. next fall. Chances of survival are Kazinsky is grateful for greatly improved when an all those who came to his AED is used within three to aid at Decatur that day. “I four minutes. thank them for my life,” AEDs in Federal Way he said. “They say I’m a schools improve students’ miracle to be alive.” odds of surviving a sudden “The true heroes in my cardiac arrest, and will opinion are the people who be there for anyone who administered CPR on my suffers a cardiac arrest on husband,” Jane Kazinsky campus. Some estimates said. indicate that 20 percent “They kept him alive unof the U.S. population — til medical services arrived. staff, parents, vendors, and Our family is so grateful for more — set foot on a school everything they did to help. campus every day.

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State law helps non-profits maintain tax exempt status By GREG ALLMAIN gallmain@federalwaymirror.com

Young Life of Federal Way has been given a new lease on life. Young Life ran into a rough spot in 2010, when it was determined by the Washington State Department of Revenue (DOR) that the non-profit organization had to pay property taxes. According to State Sen. Tracey Eide’s (D-District 30) office, Young Life is a non-profit organization, which includes many tax exemptions. The LLC that oversees Young Life’s property is a for-profit company, which allowed the DOR to rule that property taxes needed to be paid for Young Life of Federal Way’s home base. Senate Bill 6600 closes that blind spot. The bill will allow non-profits to maintain tax exempt status, even if the property controlling entity is a for-profit company. “Reputable, character building orga-

nizations like Young Life of Federal Way ought to be commended, not taxed out of existence,” Eide said. “With this bill signed into law, it’ll be easier for youth character building organizations here at home and across the state to continue their laudable work shaping kids into responsible young adults and ultimately productive citizens.” The bill passed with bipartisan majorities in both chambers on March 23, and takes effect 90 days after. Trent Erickson, a former member of the Young Life Federal Way Committee and current elder at Steel Lake Presbyterian Church, said this bill will keep an important asset alive in the community. “Non-profits like Young Life have faced increased demand and constrained financial resources during the Great Recession and throughout our state’s economic recovery. This legislation is critical for Young Life to continue its good work in our community and across the state.”

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Acclaimed speaker Rory Vaden presented a live seminar March 30 at Federal Way High School. At the seminar, Vaden taught principles of success and selfdiscipline from his bestselling book “Take the Stairs: 7 Steps to Achieving True Success.” A suggested donation of $10 per person was collected to benefit the school’s clubs and activities. The school raised $800. To learn more about the event, contact (253) 945-5404 or rburke@fwps.org. Also visit roryvaden.com. PHOTO COURTESY OF Rosemarie Burke

Federal Way schools receive state grant for new standards By GREG ALLMAIN gallmain@federalwaymirror.com

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The Washington state Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) announced April 2 that 50 districts received $4,500 grants to help ease the transition to the common core state standards, which will be effective for the 2014-15 school year. According to OSPI, the grants “are part of an agreement between OSPI and the Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board,” and the money will be used for “travel and other costs related to participation in standards workshops during spring and summer 2012.” Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) was one

of the districts chosen for these grants, a fact that Marie Verhaar, director of Standards Based Education Curriculum and Instruction for FWPS, shared during the district’s March 27 board meeting. “The districts who receive these grants must be representative of the state’s demographics, and must have 50 percent free and reduced lunch. Four districts were selected in each region,” Verhaar said. “The funding of this grant covers teacher and staff participation in the workshops OSPI is putting on in the spring and summer. They’ll have presentations and workshops going through until August. It will also provide some funds for teacher

stipends and some training that we will continue throughout the summer.” The state has a four-point plan to roll out the common core state standards. 2010-11 was aimed at exploring the state standards, while 2011-13 is meant to build awareness and begin building statewide capacity. 2013-15 is aimed at continuing the building of statewide capacity and classroom transitions, and 2013-15 will be spent applying the new standards and assessing them. More than 75 districts applied for the grants, OSPI notes. Funds come from a federal program called Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR-UP!).

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Gamesmanship helps Sumpter Garden season kicks off in FW and teammates on ‘Top Shot’ By MIKE STANLEY

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Federal Way Police Department Cmdr. Kyle Sumpter and the red team successfully fended off the blue team again in this week’s episode of “Top Shot.” While their marksmanship and teamwork were, as always, an important feature to their victory, Sumpter said a conversation the night before the team challenge made a difference. “There were low-key conversations on the back deck the night before the challenge. I said to Gabby (Franco, Sumpter’s teammate and an Olympic shooter), you’re such a great handgun shooter. You are a handgun master. And she said, ‘Oh thank you.’ The thing is, the blue team members were out there, they heard me say that, and they assumed I was referring to the day’s practice, and they thought she was the master of the day’s challenge.” That little bit of subterfuge led to the blue team picking Franco to sit out for the team competition. Franco had struggled mightily in being able to use this week’s weapon, the Webley Mark VI revolver. The Webley has a “double action” feature, which allows the gun to be cocked through either pulling the hammer back or using the trigger. When Franco attempted to use the trigger to cock the gun, she was completely unable to do so. “They picked her to sit out, too bad, so sad,” Sumpter said. The challenge itself consisted of contestants taking turns shooting at 30 jars 35 feet downrange. The targets were on a moving frame, which did make this competition difficult, Sumpter said. “The hard part of it was trying to figure out how much lead to give it. The targets were moving fairly quickly, and the bullet for the gun moved fairly slow compared to modern firearms,” he said. Another issue that arose for the red team during the competition was who they chose to lead out, which was Chee Kwan. Kwan had been forced to sit out in a couple of competitions previously, so the red team gave him the lead-off position. As part of his duties for being in

Federal Way Police Cmdr. Kyle Sumpter is a contestant on “Top Shot,” which airs Tuesdays on The History Channel. COURTESY PHOTO that spot, he was supposed to report back to the team after his first round on how much lead to give the targets. “When he came running back after shooting the Webley, he was totally oblivious, so I ran up there and had to rediscover what the hold is,” Sumpter said. “I held about a one-inch lead…I missed my first two shots trying that. For the third shot, I aimed right at the jar, that was a miss. For the fourth shot, I held on the leading edge and hit it. Then I had it figured out.” Sumpter said Kwan’s hyper focus in the moment had been a liability previously, most notably in the competition where they had to swing across a gap on a rope. Regardless, Sumpter let his teammates know where to aim, and the red team easily handled the blue team in this week’s competition. For Sumpter, the blue team’s failure was once again compounded by their inability to be just that: a team. “They simply refused to act as team. For instance, rather than make our shooter count the rounds when they were firing, we decided we would have the ondeck shooter count rounds, and as soon as the sixth shot was fired, the on-deck person would yell out ‘Reload!’ That way the shooter wouldn’t waste time on a seventh shot. For the blue team, that happened repeatedly. They weren’t counting for each other, they were not communicating.” “Top Shot” airs 10 p.m. Tuesdays on The History Channel. For streaming episodes, visit www.history.com.

Gardening season has begun at Federal Way school and home gardens. Students at four elementary schools (Camelot, Enterprise, Green Gables, Nautilus), Truman Career Academy and five Head Start and Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) classrooms have started seeds in their classrooms. This was made possible by the delivery of 10 light systems (developed by the Truman students of the Garden and Science class) and growing supplies provided by the Federal Way Community Gardens Foundation (FWCGF). The seedlings will be planted in the garden beds at the schools in April. The students will be able to experience the excitement of watching the seeds sprout, the seedlings grow and the taste of the vegetables harvested from their gardens before they leave for the summer break. The school gardens will be tended by volunteers throughout the summer. The produce will be made available to members of the community in need of help with affording fresh produce. In addition to the four elementary school gardens, members of the FWCGF have built and currently operate the large community gardens at the Federal Way Senior Center, Truman Career Academy and the new garden at the Light of Christ church.

In February, we began starting some of the seedlings in the greenhouses that will be planted out in the garden beds in early April. These gardens have been providing fresh organically grown produce since 2009 to low-income seniors at the senior housing apartments, the clients of the Meals-on-Wheels program, the three dinners for the homeless in the city as well as local food banks. Each year, nearly 15,000 pounds of produce are delivered. For those of us either with gardens at home, or who are starting gardens this year, now is a great time to get out and get the garden ready for planting. In the Federal Way area, early April is a good time to start the spinach, carrots, onions, peas, lettuce, cabbage, broccoli, swiss chard, kale, arugula and other greens. Many of these seeds are planted directly in the garden bed. A few, like let-

tuce, cabbage, broccoli and onions, are better planted as seedlings. You can start the seeds yourself if you can provide supplemental light (standard fluorescent light fixture that you can locate about 2 inches above the seedlings for 18 hours per day) or a greenhouse to get the plants growing. The community garden program is managed and operated by volunteers. The program has been supported by volunteers from all parts of the community. Volunteers are made up of retired folks, homeschool kids and their parents, scout troops, church groups, garden clubs, and working people who come when they have an extra hour or two. The gardens are a great place for families and other groups to give back to the community while they learn new gardening skills.

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Mayor Skip Priest and Federal Way City Councilwoman Jeanne Burbidge joined Park Pals board members and their four-legged friends April 4 to dedicate the new dual-purpose water fountain at French Lake Dog Park on 1st Avenue South. Park Pals raised more than $5,000 to install the feature, which provides water for thirsty dogs and their people. Learn more at parkpals.org. COURTESY PHOTO

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On April 16, Reach Out Federal Way is hosting Rollermania to raise money for local homeless shelters. In the winter months, Reach Out provides shelter, meals and support for dozens of South King County homeless men and women. The non-profit organization recently opened a much-needed women’s shelter, which wrapped up its first season April 1. Reach Out seeks teams for Rollermania, which runs 6 to 9 p.m. April 16 at Pattison’s West Skating Center in Federal Way. Skaters of all skill levels are asked to raise $30, and non-skating participants are asked to donate $10. Awards will be given for the team raising the most in donations, the team with the highest average donation per team member, and the largest team. Bring donations to the event, which set a fundraising goal of $10,000. Federal Way philanthropist Megan Johnson has formed Team Megan’s Mission with 59 participants so far, with a handful of local leaders forming the City Hall Rollers. Other local businesses that have formed teams include chiropractor Greg Summers, Java Billiards and the Federal Way Mirror. The National Speed Skating Circuit will hold a demonstration at 7:30 p.m. The event will be emceed by Allen Schauffler of King 5 News. To register your team, visit http://rollermania.eventbrite.com. To learn more about the fundraiser, visit www.reachoutfederalway.org.

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The Federal Way Symphony proudly presents a new and wonderful performance of “Let Your Music Shine” with award-winning composers, performers, and music educators Lisa Grace Allison and Linda Sebenius. Their mission is to capture the unlimited potential of every child through music. The show takes place at 10 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. April 14 at St. Luke’s Church, 515 S. 312th St., Federal Way. The 30-45 minute “Sailing the Musical Seas with the Federal Way Symphony” is designed for ages pre-K through 8, and is carefully crafted to be both educational and entertaining. Lisa and Linda have performed their original shows for more than 300 sold-out audiences, and thousands of happy families. Filled with classic miniatures and engaging originals, they will win children’s hearts with their playful and nurturing style. Their shows not only have music, but costumes and props that will have both parents and kids inter-

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Lisa Grace Allison and Linda Sebenius are shown at a Tots Concert presented by the Federal Way Symphony in February. The duo returns April 14. Visit federalwaysymphony.org. ANDY HOBBS, The Mirror acting with songs that are catchy and fun. Tickets are $7 per person (including babies on laps).

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Municipal Court Art Contest: Entry deadline April 14 Federal Way Arts Commission is sponsoring an art contest in partnership with the Federal Way Municipal Court. The contest is open to all students in grades 1-12 living in the Federal Way School District. Winning entries will be displayed at the Federal Way Municipal Court for one year starting in June. All entries must be based on the theme “Liberty And Justice For All.” Awards will be provided by the judges. First place award is $100, with one first place award winner each for elementary, middle and high school entries. Second place award is $50, with the same number of winners as the first place award. Entry deadline is April 14. Paper size must be no more than 12 x 17.5 inches. Two entries per student will be accepted. Artwork must be suitable for framing. Material must be your original work and signed in the lower right corner. Entries must be returned with an entry form signed by a parent/guardian. Entries must be mailed or delivered to: FW Arts Commission, Student Art Contest, 876 S. 333rd St., Federal Way, WA 98003. For rules and info, email ArtsCommission@cityoffederalway.com. This evening fun includes A of Schauffler, KINllen G TV, as emcee. and there will be a speed skating demonstration by the National Spee d Skating Circuit

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CALENDAR 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. Contact (253) 874-4282. Cooking classes: East India Grill, 31845 Gateway Center Blvd. in Federal Way, hosts a cooking class at 3:30 p.m. Saturdays. April 7 class features lamb and vegetable samosa. Fee is $20. To register, visit www.eastindiagrillwa.com or call (253) 529-9292. The Thorn Easter Experience: Family Life Christian Center will host this Easter Sunday event at 9:30 a.m. April 8 at 33901 9th Ave. S., featuring realistic videos of the Easter story, live dramas and inspiring music. Visit www.fl-cc.com. 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 Seattle Sounders goalie. RSVP: (206) 954-2926 or spuariea@ positiveplace.org. Art history class: Art of northern Europe from the 18th and 20th centuries will be topics for a class

starting April 10. Classes run 9:30 a.m. to noon Tuesdays through May 15 at Village Green Retirement Campus, 35419 1st Ave. S., Federal Way. Cost is $55 per quarter for non-residents, $40 for residents. Call Jane Fitch at (253) 952-7714. Free ice cream and pancakes: Cancer survivors with a Relay for Life registration receipt can get free ice cream all day April 10 at Subzero, 31653 Pacific Hwy S. #A. A free pancake breakfast will be held all day April 14 at IHOP, 178 SW Campus Drive. You must wear your purple Relay for Life Survivor T-shirt. Visit federalwayrelay.org. Free financial skills classes: Woodstone Credit Union is offering free classes for high school students at its downtown branch, 1825 S. 316th St. Classes run 3:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays between April 11 and May 9. To register, contact (253) 925-6822 or gduckett@woodstonecu.org. 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: Michael Campbell of Science in Schools (April 11) and Jim Cox, Light of Christ Community Garden (April 18). Email richardhayek@aol.com. Homebuying seminar: Free seminar runs 6 to 7:30 p.m. April 12 at Woodstone Credit Union. Register at (253) 925-6822 or gduckett@woodstonecu.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. Korean community meeting: Federal Way will host this public meeting at 6:30 p.m. April 12 at City Hall, 33325 8th Ave. S. Contact (253) 835-2401. Fashion show and tea: Gamma Delta Chapter Phi Beta Psi presents a vintage fashion show and tea at noon April 14 at Belmor Clubhouse, 2101 S. 324th St., Federal Way. $10 per person. Includes lunch, beverage and dessert. Proceeds benefit cancer research. Contact (253) 661-1022 or (253) 835-3961. Jazz LIVE at Marine View: Free ‘blues night’ concert for all ages at 5 p.m. April 15 features The Randy Oxford Band. Marine View is at 8469 Eastside Dr. NE. Visit www. marineviewpc.org or call (253) 229-9206. Human trafficking: A free showing of the documentary “Sex + Money” will begin at 7 p.m. April 18 at St. Luke’s in Federal Way. Contact brendao@waengage.com. Sequoyah Middle School: The Federal Way school will hold its spaghetti dinner auction to benefit sports programs at 5:30 p.m. April 20. Cost is $6 in advance, $8 at the door. Event is open to the public, with live and silent auctions and a raffle. Call (253) 925-8636. [ more CALENDAR page 13 ]

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www.federalwaymirror.com [ CALENDAR from page 12] 21 at St. Luke’s Church in Federal Rainier View anniversary: The elementary school will celebrate its 20th anniversary April 20. A schoolwide assembly begins at 1:50 p.m., with the opening of a 20-year time capsule by the mayor at 5:30 p.m. and a Spring Carnival from 6 to 8 p.m. The school is at 3015 S. 368th St. 2012 Earth Day Fair: AmeriCorps-sponsored event runs 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 20 at Saltwater State Park in Des Moines. Exhibits and activities will include watershed education, salmon life cycle, live sea creature touch tanks, water safety, career exploration, guided beach and trail walks, recycling education and much more. Earth Day volunteers: The city’s parks department is currently signing up volunteers for the April 21 event. They are organizing efforts in seven city parks, including Steel Lake, Sacajawea, Saghalie and the Brooklake Blueberry Farm. Volunteer activities will begin at 9 a.m. and run until noon. Contact (253) 835-6962 or Jason.gerwen@ cityoffederalway.com. Free recycling and paper shredding: Event runs 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 21 at BECU, 31411 Pacific Highway S., Federal Way. Info: (800) 233-2328 or becu.org. Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden: The annual spring plant sale runs 3 to 6 p.m. April 20 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 21 at the garden on the Weyerhaeuser campus in Federal Way. Local nurseries sell rare and unusual plants. Free admission to conservatory for shoppers. Call (253) 838-4646 or visit www. RhodyGarden.org. Vision loss: A free game day and luncheon for people experiencing vision loss will begin at noon April

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Way. For details, call Gaylen Floy at (253) 217-9586. Real World Federal Way: A job fair for high school students in Federal Way will run 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. April 24 at the Federal Way High School cafeteria (entrance faces Pacific Highway South). Students can meet companies willing to offer job shadows. Event features motivational speakers, refreshments and prizes. Contact (253) 838-0507. Poetry in Music: The Federal Way Chorale will perform with the Auburn Symphony Orchestra as special guest artists at the Auburn Performing Arts Center. The concert, titled “Poetry in Music,” will feature works by Shostakovitch and Elgar, and the Chorale will be featured in Vaughan Williams’ romantic and transcendental “Toward the Unknown Region,” a work for orchestra and chorus set to the poem by the immortal Walt Whitman. Concerts are 7:30 p.m. April 28 and 2:30 p.m. April 29. Tickets are $10-$34 at www.auburnsymphony.org or (253) 887-7777. Brain cancer benefit: The We Care Benefit Concert and Auction to help Federal Way resident Julie Kathan, who has terminal brain cancer, will begin at 4:30 p.m. April 29 at Temple Theater in Tacoma. Legendary musicians including Spike and the Impalers and Sir Mix-a-Lot will perform. Learn more at www.juliekathan.org. Advancing Leadership: Applications for Federal Way’s Advancing Leadership program are being accepted for the 2012-2013 class. All men and women living, working and/or volunteering in the Federal Way area are eligible to apply. This is an intensive leadership development program that includes team

building and community service. Visit advancingleadership.org. Armed Defense Training Association: “Top Shot” team leader Kyle Sumpter will speak about his experiences at a free public meeting at 6:30 p.m. May 3 at Genesis Realty, 32014 32nd Ave. S. in Federal Way. Contact (206) 979-9877 or ed@edstreitimages.com or visit ArmedDefense.org. International Day of Prayer: Annual event begins at 7 a.m. May 3 at The Commons Mall in Federal

Way, starting with breakfast and four speakers. To learn more, call (253) 839-0938. Shrinking the Worry Monster: Seminar runs 5:30 to 8:15 p.m. May 7 in Federal Way for parents to help deal with a child’s worries. To register, call (253) 952-4366. “Shrinking the No’s” seminar runs 5:30 to 7:15 p.m. June 7 and 14, focusing on teaching parents ways to spend positive time with their children and reinforce good behavior. To register, call (253) 952-4366.

Diabetes: PacMed in Federal Way is holding three diabetes education courses at 9 a.m. May 8, 10 and 24. To register, call (206) 667-8427. Bonsai auction: The Puget Sound Bonsai Association will hold its 7th annual auction from noon to 4 p.m. June 2 in the courtyard of Weyerhaeuser’s Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection in Federal Way. This event will feature a live auction, silent auction, a professional critique of trees to be auctioned, a bonsai tree styling demonstration and

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Federal Way will play host to four Division I fastpitch softball games. Seattle University will play the Wolverines of Utah Valley State in Pacific Coast Softball Conference action on April 14-15. The games will take place at the Federal Way National Little League Complex, which is located at 450 SW Campus Dr. The first games will kickoff at noon each day and admission is free. Seattle University’s roster features 2010 Todd Beamer High School graduate Sarah Petosa. Petosa is leading the Redhawks (10-17 on the season) in hitting this season with a .356 average. She has started 26 games and has a team-best 31 hits, one double, 10 runs, and 12 RBIs. She is also leading Seattle U in stolen bases with three. The Federal Way National Complex will also host the Redhawks’ four-game series against Northern Colorado on April 28 and 29.

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Elite boys soccer teams have always been a staple in Federal Way. In total, the district has won a grand total of nine state championships and produced some of the best individual talent in the state, as well as the nation, year in and year out. In just the last five years alone, three district graduates have logged minutes in Major League Soccer. Decatur’s Ciaran O’Brien was the fifth overall pick by the Colorado Rapids in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft, Federal Way’s Kelyn Rowe was the No. 3 pick in January’s SuperDraft by the New England Revolution and Jefferson’s Lamar Neagle is currently playing for the Montreal Impact after playing a big role for Sounders FC last season. But the current crop of stars in the district aren’t getting to showcase their skills on the turf at Federal Way Memorial Stadium this season. In total, eight players from all four high schools aren’t suiting up this spring, including Beamer’s Ike Crook and Austin Sweeney, Decatur’s Dom Dismuke and Connor Adkisson, TJ’s Isidro Prado-Huerta and McKay Owsley and Federal Way’s Odason Pelogi. All play for the Sounders FC Academy teams. The reason being that last month, the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) announced that its Development Academy program — which partners U.S. Soccer with the country’s top youth clubs with the goal of identifying and training elite players — would move to a 10-month season, eliminating a break for high school seasons. The USSF believes this move will allow the United States to be even more competitive with the top soccer nations around the globe. “If we want our players to someday compete against the best in the world, it is critical for their development that they

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Todd Beamer junior Ike Crook is held up after scoring a goal last season for the Titans. Crook is currently playing for the Sounders FC Academy team. file photo train and play as much as possible and in the right environment,” U.S. men’s national team coach Jurgen Klinsmann said in a release last month. Federal Way High School head coach Jason Baumgardt doesn’t blame the two local academy programs — Sounders FC and Crossfire Premier — with not allowing their players to participate at their high schools. “With the academy kids not being able to play in high school,

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I believe both sides are correct in the issue,” he said. “It’s not the Sounders or Crossfire telling them they can’t play. It’s the actual (USSF) telling them they can’t play.” Baumgardt also thinks the problem could be solved by all high schools around the United States competing during the same season. Currently, some states play soccer in the fall, while others play in the spring, which doesn’t [ more soccer page 19 ]

After a year spent in the minor leagues and on injured reserve, Travis Ishikawa will be back on a Major League roster this season. The Milwaukee Brewers announced Wednesday that they would be keeping Ishikawa, a Federal Way High School graduate, for their final 25-man roster spot. Travis Ishikawa Ishikawa was selected over Brooks Conrad and will be the primary backup at first base for Mat Gamel, Milwaukee’s first-year starter following the offseason departure of former starter Prince Fielder. Ishikawa can also play outfield and pinch hit for the Brewers. Milwaukee manager Ron Roenicke hopes Ishikawa develops into this year’s Mark Kotsay, the veteran outfielder who was a favorite of the skipper last season. “We’re losing what we felt was a great pinch-hitter last year in Kotsay,” Roenicke said. “We’re looking at a guy (in Ishikawa) who’s got some experience, and he’s done a nice job for San Francisco in the Major Leagues.” After spending nine seasons with the San Francisco Giants, [ more ishikawa page 18 ]

Sidelines: Lincoln’s letter not doing Mariners any favors The hometown Seattle Mariners don’t want an arena that could house the rebirth of the SuperSonics and maybe an NHL franchise built near their Safeco Field. It’s the same Safeco Field that was publicly funded for $400 million after the public voted down a ballot measure in 1995. The team’s brass made that clear Tuesday in a letter to Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn, King County Executive Dow Constantine and members of the Seattle and King County councils. “The proposed Sodo location, in our

view, simply does not work,” wrote team Chairman and CEO Howard Lincoln. “It would bring scheduling, traffic and parking challenges that would likely require hundreds of millions of dollars to mitigate.” Although the concerns of the Mariners are probably valid ones, it makes zero sense for Lincoln to actually pen a letter that he knows is going to be seen by the public. It’s a no-win situation for the team. The only way it can be perceived by the taxpaying public is petty and stupid. [ more SIDELINES page 17 ] Casey Olson

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“At the end of the day I’m also a Seahawks, Mariners and Sounders fan,” Hansen said Thursday. “There are some valid concerns down here and we’re going to do our best to address them.” I haven’t noticed any opposition letters being produced by the owners of the Seahawks and Sounders. They seem to be logical enough to know this is a fight that can’t be won. All the Mariners are doing right now is alienating an already dwindling fan base. The team hasn’t played in the postseason since 2001, and the allure of Safeco Field has died out. The team’s bad baseball has yielded loss after loss and numerous crowds in the 10,000-fan range. The 2011 edition of the Mariners drew a record-low average of 23,411 a game, down from 43,710 in 2002. Lincoln has tried to validate his public opposition to the arena with an excuse I’ve heard my kids float at me plenty of times: “Dad, I wasn’t the only one who didn’t do my chores.” Lincoln was quick to note that the Port of Seattle has raised concerns over traffic issues that could negatively affect its business, potentially putting thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in maritime business revenue at risk. “I think it’s fair to say that both

the Port and Mariners are aghast at the way this process, so far, is being handled,” Lincoln said. A day after the opposition letter was made public, Lincoln was quick to point out to several media outlets that the Mariners would love to have a new NBA/NHL arena in Seattle. “If we could get the NBA back to Seattle, that would be a tremendous thing for everyone,” Lincoln said. “As a longtime NBA fan, I’d be the first one to buy tickets. I’d just like to make sure it’s sited in a place that works, not just for the Mariners and the Port, but also for Chris Hansen.” Wow, such great advice from a CEO whose team hasn’t played a postseason game since Oct. 22, 2001, and became the first organization in history to lose 100 or more games and have a payroll over $100 million in 2008. Here’s my advice to you, Mr. Lincoln. Keep your mouth shut and start working with, not against, Hansen to bring the NBA and NHL to Seattle. Losing the Sonics in 2008 also hurt the Mariners. Clay Bennett’s move to Oklahoma City sucked the life out of sports fans in the area and made them numb to the billionaires who run them. Two new professional sports franchises would create a much-needed jolt to the region’s jaded sports fan.

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Betty Andrews Betty Andrews of Federal Way, WA passed away on February 9, 2012. A memorial service will take place on Saturday April 14 at 11AM at Christ Lutheran Church, 2501 SW 320th, Federal Way. Please see Betty's full obituary at www.bonneywatson.com

Eleanor Irene Sutherland, M.D.

Eleanor Irene Sutherland, M.D. passed away peacefully on March 27, 2012 at her home in Federal Way, WA. Eleanor was born on June 15,1926 in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada to Dr. James and Edith Sutherland and spent her early years as a girl in rural Canada. Eleanor graduated from the University of Manitoba as a medical technologist and also earned a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from the Biola Bible Institute. Eleanor’s lifelong ambition was to follow in her father’s footsteps as a physician. This pursuit required many years of hard work and dedication and her dream was realized in 1964, when she graduated from the University of Tubingen, Germany, School of Medicine, where she was required to complete all of her course work in the German language. Her career as a physician included work as the Medical Director of the state training school in Lander, Wyoming, family practices in Montana, Wyoming and Federal Way, Washington, where, in 1978, she designed and built her new office and worked as a solo practitioner and consulting physician for several area nursing homes and Alzheimer’s care facilities. Through her membership in the Christian Medical Society and the International Congress of Christian Physicians, Dr. Sutherland had the opportunity to participate in many medical mission trips throughout the world, and was especially thrilled to have worked in Taiwan and India, where she met many life-long colleagues and friends. “Dr Eleanor” was also passionate about animals and nature and enjoyed the company of many dogs, cats, raccoons, squirrels and birds at her lovely woodland home. She was also passionate about, art, music, travel and lively political debate. Dr. Sutherland will be missed by her hundreds of friends across the world and leaves behind a legacy of true compassion, caring and charity which will live on in her bequests and generosity to others. Dr. Sutherland was buried at Mountain View Cemetery in Auburn, Washington. After, a memorial service was held at Calvary Lutheran Church, Federal Way, WA.

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[18] April 6, 2012 [ ishikawa from page 14 ] the first baseman signed a minor league deal with the Milwaukee Brewers in December. Ishikawa was a Giants’ draft pick out of Federal Way in 2002 and was a key reserve on San Francisco’s World Series team back in 2010. Ishikawa played 281 games for the Giants since 2006 and is a plus defender at first base who can play left field in a pinch. He’s 20-for-75 (.290) lifetime as a pinch-hitter.

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happen with major sports like football, basketball and baseball. “I think they would take a break and let them play,” Baumgardt said. But, in the end, Baumgardt doesn’t like the fact that the USSF is mandating that players make a choice. “I don’t believe they should be told they can’t play,” he said. “They should be able to do both, even if they can’t attend every high school game because of travel commitments. Time will tell to see where it goes.” The federation’s decision is be-

lieved to be the first time a major team sport’s national organization is keeping some of its members from playing scholastically. For players like Crook, a junior who is the No. 3 2013 recruit in the Pacific Northwest according to TopDrawerSoccer.com, the ruling was a little bit of a disappointment. But he was quick to admit that he never thought about quitting the academy program. “I mean it was kind of unfortunate,” Crook said. “It is fun to play in front of your friends. But at the same time, the Sounders are a pretty big opportunity.” Crook, who recently gave a

verbal commitment to play at the College of Charleston with former Beamer grad Troy Peterson, has been able to watch only one game from the stands. He saw Federal Way beat Beamer, 2-1, on March 20. “I would like to be out there to play,” Crook said. “It was always fun.” The Crook family has played a huge role in the short history of Beamer soccer. A member of the family has played soccer for the Titans every year since 2004. His older sisters, Jordan and Holland, helped Beamer to numerous South Puget Sound League titles

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and went on to play in college. Jordan played at Vassar College for four years and Holland, who was the state player of the year at Beamer, is a sophomore at Arizona State. Older sister, Adrianne, played at Federal Way before Beamer was constructed in 2003. “I have been sitting in those bleachers for like 15 years,” said Erin Crook, the matriarch of the Crook family. “Of course I miss the camaraderie with the other parents. High school ball is a lot of fun. You get to play against kids that you know. “But these (Sounders) kids make sacrifices. They don’t get

to go to things like Friday night football games. But we wouldn’t trade it.” Currently, the Development Academy program includes 78 clubs across the United States, which include approximately 3,000 kids. And there’s no arguing that the players have way more opportunities to play in front of college coaches and professional scouts year round. “Ultimately, the more players we put in college, the more players we get in the professional ranks, the more satisfaction we get,” said Bernie James, the coach[ more soccer page 20 ]

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www.federalwaymirror.com as the coach at Christian Brothers College High School in the soccer hotbed of St. Louis, told the New York Times that very thing. “There’s about 3,000 kids on these teams across the country, but there’s not 3,000 future professionals out there,” Michler said. “There’s not 300 of them. So some of these kids and their parents are going to be misled.” United States soccer officials, like Klinsmann, argue that going to the

10-month season is a much-needed step toward catching up with countries like Holland, Germany, Spain and Brazil on the world stage. “(It’s) an important step in the evolution of elite player development,” said U.S. Soccer Youth Technical Director Claudio Reyna. “This schedule puts our elite players in line with kids in their age group internationally, and places the appropriate physical demands at this stage in their development.”

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The thoroughbred horses will break out of the gates for the first time April 13 for Opening Night at Emerald Downs. The cost of admission for adults is $7, which includes access to the first five levels of the stadium, the paddock and park. Children under 17 get in free and kids 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Fans 55 and over receive free admission on Thursdays during live racing. Simulcast admission is $3 and $2 with a Emerald Rewards Card. Preferred parking is $7 and valet parking is $10. Parking in the general lot is free. The biggest day of racing at Emerald Downs this summer will again be the 77th running of the Grade 3 $200,000 Longacres Mile on Aug. 19. The card will also include the $65,000 Emerald Distaff. Emerald Downs will run 30 stakes races

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and in New York City, an additional $1.50 tax is imposed on top of that. Virginia has the lowest excise tax at 30 cents per pack. House Bill 2565 calls for applying the same taxes to roll-your-own smokes in Washington. The bill redefines owners of rolling machines as manufacturers, and includes roll-your-own smokes under the definition of cigarette. Sponsored by State Rep. Steve Kirby (D-Tacoma), the bill passed the House during the regular session, but stalled in the Senate. Gov. Christine Gregoire announced last month that the tax is still “on the table” for the current budget deliberations in the Legislature. If approved, the new tax could take effect as early as July 1. The amount of state taxes lost to roll-your-own products may be as high as $26 million a year, according to one bill report. Convenience stores and tobacco manufacturers support the proposed tax as a way to level the playing

field. Opponents say the bill will close 65 tobacco stores in Washington and cost the state 250 jobs. One of those stores is Tobacco Station, which opened in October 2011 at Pacific Highway and South 348th Street in Federal Way. Store owners Donald and Sandi Urban said the new tax would add about $23 to every batch of 200 self-rolled smokes — and likely lead to their business closing. The store owners already pay tax on wholesale tobacco. In addition, they say their tobacco contains fewer harmful and addictive chemicals than found in commercially manufactured cigarettes. The proposed state bill also cites concern about a link between roll-your-own smokes and access to tobacco by minors. Don Urban refutes that notion. Most of his customers are smokers ages 45 and older who want to save money, he said, and some customers come from as far away as Bonney Lake in Pierce County. “This isn’t creating any new smokers,” said Urban, a Federal Way resident who

has lobbied in Olympia on behalf of roll-your-own tobacco retailers. “This has been around for years.” The issue of taxing rollyour-own tobacco retailers is nothing new at the federal level. Last month, the U.S. Senate passed a highway appropriations bill with an amendment to tax roll-your-own retailers the same as commercial manufacturers. According to the Washington State Department of Revenue, cigarette taxes go toward the state general fund and the education legacy trust account — almost $400 million total in 2009. House Bill 2565 says that any new revenue from the proposed tax will be deposited into the Youth Tobacco Prevention Account. On a related note, Indian tribes in Washington collect their own tribal tax on cigarette sales. While required to charge state taxes to nonIndian customers, the tribes themselves are exempt from paying state cigarette taxes. In one agreement, the Puyallup Indian Tribe pays 30 percent of the tribal tax revenue on all cigarette sales to the state.

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ORDINANCE SUMMARY At their April 3, 2012 Regular Meeting, the Federal Way City Council passed the following ordinance(s): ORDINANCE NO. 12-723 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to the Responsibilities and Objectives of the Diversity Commission; amending Federal Way Revised Code 2.65.040. (Amending Ordinance Nos. 92-141 and 94-216) The full text of the ordinances are available by contacting the City Clerkâ€™s office at 253-835-2540. Copies will be mailed upon request, in accordance with the Cityâ€™s fee schedule. Dated: April 4, 2012 Carol McNeilly, CMC, City Clerk Published Federal Way Mirror: April 6, 2012 FWM 1873 AUCTION NOTICE In compliance with RCW 46.5.130 Express Towing LLC will sell to the highest bidder at 1215 S 356th St in Federal Way, WA on 4/10/12 @ 3:00 pm. Viewing starts at 12 pm. FWM 1874 Date Published: April 6, 2012

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1999 DODGE Durango S LT 4 x 4 $ 4 , 0 0 0 o b o ! Great shape inside and out! Gray Leather interior, roof rack, tow package. 130,000 miles. CD/FM/AM stereo, automatic transmission. Runs very well! Regular maintenance with recent oil change. Son went off GERMAN SHORT Hair to college, steal of a Puppies. 4 males, $400 deal! Call Joe at 206each. 5 females, $450 234-4841. Federal Way. each. A large yard is mandatory. hunters and great family dogs. Inter- Auto Service/Parts/ Accessories ested? Call 360-8291 2 3 2 fo r a n a p p o i n t ment. Ask for Mark or P a t t y. P u p p i e s a r e available March 24th but will be previewed beginning March 17th. Mother JUNK CARS & is also onsite. Bring your TRUCKS ow n c o l l a r a n d $ 1 0 0 non-refundable deposit. Remainder will be due 253-335-1232 on day of pickup. Tails are cropped, de-clawed, 1-800-577-2885 wormed and first shots.

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