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Wallet thieves target shoppers By ANDY HOBBS editor@federalwaymirror.com
Federal Way police are warning holiday shoppers and retailers about a possible pickpocket operation in the region. Police believe three or four well-dressed black male suspects are stealing wallets from shoppers at Fred Meyer, Walmart and Walgreens. Similar thefts have been reported in Kent, Mercer Island, Bellevue, Seattle and unincorporated King County between Nov. 2630, according to police. One incident occurred Nov. 26 at the Federal Way Walmart Supercenter, where an 80-yearold widow’s wallet was stolen from her purse as she shopped in the early afternoon. The wallet contained cash and credit cards, along with the victim’s Medicare card and ID. Immediately after the theft, transactions for $500 pre-paid Visa gift cards were made in quick succession at Walgreens and Bartell’s stores in Des Moines, Tukwila and South Seattle. The spree included failed attempts to withdraw cash at ATMs with the victim’s bank card. The total cost of the fraud and stolen cash is about $2,100, according to the police report. [ more THIEVES, p. 22 ] NEWSPAPER RACKS: To see a list of rack locations for the print edition of The Mirror, visit federalwaymirror.com/about_us.
Memorial garden will honor veterans School district agrees to help find a suitable site By GREG ALLMAIN gallmain@federalwaymirror.com
The Federal Way School Board unanimously approved a decision to let Superintendent Rob Neu
negotiate the placement of the Veterans Memorial Garden of Puget Sound on district property in the near future. During the board’s Dec. 11 meeting, Federal Way City Councilman Bob Celski, along with Federal Way Community Gardens Foundation director Mike Stanley, were on hand as part of the veterans garden
steering committee. Both took the time to describe their vision for this project. “We know that Federal Way lacks a place to recognize veterans,” Celski said, “but, what Federal Way as a community does have is a great location.” By location, Celski meant Federal Way’s central placement between
the military installations that dot the Puget Sound, and other related veterans facilities, such as Veterans Administration hospitals. “Our vision is to provide a destination, a place that’s a destination for the entire Puget Sound region,” Celski continued. “We want to make a very special place, worthy of [ more VETERANS, p. 22 ]
Students study nuclear reactor in man’s garage By GREG ALLMAIN gallmain@federalwaymirror.com
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Decatur High School freshman Makayla Long and her grandmother Betty Long work on stockings for Christmas House. To learn more or donate, visit www.multi-servicecenter.com. COURTESY PHOTO
Teen fills thousands of Christmas stockings with gifts for children By TRICIA SCHUG For The Mirror
Children in Federal Way may not know 15-year-old Makayla Long, but because of her, they know the fun of getting a stocking filled with gifts on Christmas morning.
For the past 10 years, Long has helped to fill between 10,000 and 15,000 stockings for needy children. This year, she and her grandmother, Betty Long, also of Federal Way, packed 1,500 stocking stuffer bags, which will be distributed
next week through Christmas House, a cooperative effort of area churches and Multi-Service Center. At Christmas House, parents shop for their children in a store-like setting at Steel Lake Presbyterian Church. [ more STOCKINGS, p. 22 ]
Usually, when teenagers gather together in a garage on a Friday night, it means they’re likely up to no good. However, in Federal Way, a group of local teens gathers every Friday, from 7 to 9 p.m., to study nuclear physics and science. As crazy as that may sound, it’s true. Thanks to Carl Greninger and a partnership with Federal Way Public Schools, a select group of students are given the privilege of performing scientific experiments with Greninger’s fully functional IEC-9000 nuclear fusion reactor. Greninger works as the IT operations program manager for Microsoft by day and moonlights as a nuclear physics and science teacher by night. The chance to work with the students who gather at his house every Friday night is one Greninger relishes. “I love it. I am totally about this. These are the best of the best, and there isn’t a bozo in the bunch,” he said. “They are top flight kids.” Greninger’s love for all things nuclear came from his family and his time in the military. “After I got out of the Army, I did five years with the Air Force at Fairchild Air Force Base, and then I went on to do another five years at Submarine Base Bangor, and did things I will not confirm nor deny,” he said with a chuckle. On Dec. 7, Aviation High School student Jake Hecla was giving a lecture on the plastic known as C-39, and how it can be used to study the ways radiation interacts with matter. The intent of an upcoming project that Hecla and parts of the group will be working on is to study how neutrons are emitted from Greninger’s reactor. The C-39 will be integral in their experiment. While that lecture was going on, Greninger gave a tour of his facility that’s located in his Federal Way garage. Tucked away behind something of a hidden door, one walks into a dark room full of strange and [ more NUCLEAR, p. 14 ]
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Woodmont K-8 and TAF Academy earn School of Distinction awards By GREG ALLMAIN gallmain@federalwaymirror.com
Federal Way Public Schools’ Technology Access Foundation Academy (TAF) and Woodmont Elementary each received a 2012 School of Distinction award by the Center for Educational Effectiveness (CEE). Woodmont operates as a K-8 school and was recognized for its work in improving student achievement scores in grades 6-8. TAF was also recognized for increasing student achievement at the middle school grade levels. “The School of Distinction Award is well-deserved by both TAF Academy and Woodmont,” Superintendent Rob Neu said. “Our schools are taking innovative approaches to improve student achievement, and their hard work is paying off.” According to FWPS, to qualify for consideration, schools must meet at least the state average at each grade level in reading and math assessments. Schools that hit that metric are then evaluated by looking at the last five years of reading and math scores, and how much improvement has occurred in those five years. Woodmont principal Donna Bogle says the recognition is proof that effective strategies are employed in the classrooms. “Our teachers use a variety of strategies to equip our students to work with
issues that relate to their world and their interests,” Bogle said. “Our school is small enough that the teachers have the opportunity to work closely with individual students and can motivate them to achieve and believe in themselves. Woodmont students are also actively engaged in setting their own goals.” TAF founder and CEO Trish Millines Dziko also credited effective teaching methods for the increase in student achievement. At TAF, according to the district, “teaching math and reading includes project-based learning, supplemental tutoring during the school day, and individualized attention.” “It’s important our students have a strong base in these areas so they can excel in science, technology, engineering and math related fields, which is where our focus is,” Dziko said. 97 schools were given the award, and represent the top 5 percent of schools in the state at increasing student achievement in recent years. “These schools are from all regions of the state, all sizes of towns, and with 2 percent to 95 percent poverty and enrollment of English Language Learners as high as 49 percent, these schools demonstrate that significant improve is occurring across our diverse public schools,” said Greg Lobdell, CEE President. RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES
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The Federal Way/Auburn Boys and Girls Club hosted a celebration for departing executive director Shelley Puariea on Dec. 6. Puariea is transferring to the club’s Ballard branch. ANDY HOBBS, The Mirror
Boys and Girls Club says farewell to exec. director By ANDY HOBBS editor@federalwaymirror.com
The Federal Way/Auburn Boys and Girls Club hosted an appreciation gathering Dec. 6 for executive director Shelley Puariea, who is transferring to the Ballard branch. Needless to say, she will be missed. To many, Puariea is a mentor and a guide with a passion for serving children. Over the past decade, Puariea has helped raise millions of dollars to expand and improve the club’s services and facilities. One key accomplishment during her tenure was the construction of the EX3 Ron Sandwith Teen Center. Other proud moments include seeing a positive difference in the academic performance of children as a direct result of the club’s programs. “The community in Federal Way was amazing,” Puariea said, wiping tears as she spoke to the dignitaries, volunteers and community members who gathered to honor her service. “Everything we have ever done has been for the kids.” Suzy Petrich, president of the club’s board of directors, praised Puariea’s contagious enthusiasm and ability to connect with families. “She has some sort of magical power over people,” Petrich said. “She is a dynamo of a fundraiser and is totally committed to each and every kid. She is a problem solver who makes sure kids get what they need.”
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Sandy Greening Parker Sandy Greening Parker, daughter of Wanda L. Greening and Richard B. Greening of Federal Way, WA, left us peacefully in her sleep on 12/6/12. She was only 55 years old. She bravely fought a 3-year battle with an aggressive brain tumor. She always faced her illness with grace, humor, and joy. She is an inspiration and hero to us all. We miss her more than words can express. Sandy spent over 20 years working for the Nordstrom Company, and is survived by her sons Eric Parker, Christopher Parker, and Brandon Parker-Finley. Her Celebration of Life will be held at the Center for Spiritual Living (5801 Sand Point Way NE Seattle WA, 98105) on Tuesday, 12/18/12 at 2pm. Published in The Seattle Times on December 9, 2012
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Photo ticket system is abuse of authority I received a photo enforced ticket going through the Panther Lake school zone in Federal Way. The time on the ticket was 3:44 p.m. and 54.5 seconds. The enforceable time is 3:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. I protested that it wasn’t me and there were no flashing lights during that time. The city didn’t care and charged me $210 anyway. They didn’t have to prove it was
Q&A: From transit to elections I get many emails with questions, and some are also posted to The Mirror’s website. Here are a few, along with my answers. Q: In the column I wrote about the process for appointing two new members of the Federal Way City Council, one person asked, “You seem to think the appointments will be political. Won’t they appoint the best people?” A: Of course they will. And the list of possible applicants includes several capable people who could be good appointments. But each council member will view the applicants from their own perspective of what constitutes the “best candidate.” Political considerations will be included in their calculation. Q: Didn’t Sound Transit lie to us about extending transit to Federal Way and then take our money and break their word? A: No. The economy reduced the amount of money we are contributing from our sub-area to the future rail system. When your budget at home is lowered, you do what Sound Transit did and cut back expenses for a while. We are still getting bus services. We also got a new transit garage and we will still get the rail line, but it will be several years later than planned. If the economy improves and we start spending more money, the timetable could improve. Q: Have any of the candidates tried to influence what you write? A: All the time, but they try to be subtle about it. Although one candidate did try and bribe me with chocolate chip cookies. That was tempting. I like chocolate chip cookies. Q: Regarding a column I wrote on guns, one citizen wrote, “I challenge your statement that we averaged 20 mass slayings per year since the 1970s. Prove it.” A: The statement was actually from Professor
Fox of Northeastern University and was from a recent Time Magazine article. That reference was included in the first paragraph of my column and I chose to accept the professor’s research and the data provided in the report as verifiable. Please contact Professor Fox if you want additional information. Q: Regarding a column I wrote on the effort by public employee unions in Wisconsin to recall Governor Scott Walker, “Wasn’t your story on public employee pensions affected by the fact that you collect a public pension?” A: The column wasn’t really about public pensions. It was about political power and how several state governors, including Gov. Walker, are using the pension issue as a wedge to change the distribution of power between Republicans and Democrats. If the budgetary impact of public pensions were really the issue, Walker would have included police and fire pensions in his legislation. He didn’t. And he wouldn’t have included a proviso to bar public unions from using their dues to support political candidates. He did. Unions traditionally support Democrats and Walker was trying to stop the donation flow to political opponents. Part of the reason for this column is public education. Sometimes what the public “thinks” is much different than what the issue “really” is. That’s why political spin masters get paid well. That said, public pensions are expensive and do need review, but it needs to be done honestly and openly. Q: In response to a column on a local House race and that 2012 would be a Democratic year in Washington state, one reader said, “Democratic year, Mr. Mayor? You must be reading a different set of tea leaves than I am, my friend.” [ more ROEGNER, page 5 ] Bob Roegner
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A recent King 5 News broadcast reported on gun violence around the Puget Sound. The fact that the reporters referenced Champion Arms and the Kent gun store’s licensing issues is a case history in how the news media often portray gun issues in a false light. Champion Arms had almost nothing to do with the stated subject matter of the story, which was how people like the Cafe Racer killer, Ian Stawiki, obtain guns. Stawiki, who killed four people in Seattle and wounded another, did not have a criminal record nor any record of mental illness. It is hard to understand exactly why he was even mentioned in the story unless the goal was to associate gun stores with violence. King 5 News alleged that Champion’s gun store would “close down in a matter of days,” but Champion’s administrative problems with paperwork were not in any way related to selling guns to criminals or other inappropriate persons. Nevertheless, any viewer exposed to the broadcast would get the idea that 58 guns reportedly lost in 2009 had something to do with criminals getting their firearms from Champion Arms. The fact is that clerical errors affect firearms dealers severely because gun sales are conducted within a highly regulated environment. There have been no allegations that Champion made it possible for criminals or other inappropriate people to possess firearms of any kind. Full disclosure: I have been retained as counsel to represent Champion’s owner. We are investigating the way in which King 5 presented the story, and we need to hear King 5’s explanation regarding why Champion Arms was included in a story dealing with criminal activities and gun violence. The story quoted an agent-in-charge of Seattle’s ATF branch who mentioned “rogue merchants who don’t care where their guns end up.” The statement was followed almost immediately by the reporter stating, “Champion Arms in Kent is an example of what happens when a firearms dealer loses its way.” Champion Arms has been in business for many years and has not sold any firearms to prohibited persons. Thus, it is not a “rogue merchant.” The store is expected to continue in existence under new ownership. All of us live within a very sensitive and dangerous environment. Folks from all sides of the divide, including gun owners, lawyers, the press and broadcast media, should be working to avoid insinuations that create an atmosphere of paranoia and distrust. That is the only way to hold an honest discussion.
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me driving and didn’t have to show the flashing light during the period. It is clear there is an abuse of this authority. I went through the same zone at the same time and the light wasn’t flashing. Seems like the newspaper should be asking questions of city officials about this blatant abuse of power. I am
discussing with my attorney to see about filing a lawsuit against the city. These Gestapo tactics only fuel anti-government sentiment and there appears to be a growing sentiment that these cameras are for revenue purposes only.
Tom Trigg, Vashon Island (works in Federal Way)
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In response to “Federal Way police prepare for state’s new marijuana law,” Dec. 7: Federal Way is more worried about pot than it is cleaning up all the horrible gang and violent crimes. Where are your priorities? — David Janssen In response to “Boeing supplier Orion takes economic potential to Auburn,” Dec. 7: Federal Way doesn’t have a clue on how to attract business. When a business says they want to stay, you don’t have to do much to keep them. How did FW City Councilors mess this up? — Jon Moore
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Mirror has openings on editorial board In March 2011, The Mirror formed the editorial board with the purpose of bringing together community members of the greater Federal Way area to address important issues. The board consists of five community members along with the editor and publisher. Three of these inaugural positions are due to expire in March 2013. To be considered for one of these openings, please email ralcott@federalwaymirror.com with a short statement as to why you want to be involved and why
[ ROEGNER from page 4] A: It was a big year for Democrats in our state. President Obama won, and the Democrats retained numerical control of both Houses, although the Senate is questionable due to the Republican coalition with two conservative Democrats. The Democrats also won the Governor’s office and all the statewide offices, with the exception of Secretary of State. They also won the U.S. Senate and the three open congressional seats, and their congressional incumbents were re-elected. The initiatives weren’t strictly partisan, but Democrats won marijuana and same-sex marriage. Republicans won on charter schools. I should note the email writer was most
you should be selected. Before applying, please consider the following: • Board members will represent a range of backgrounds, both political and socioeconomic. • You must be keenly aware of the issues in Federal Way. • You must be open-minded and have the ability to listen and discuss multiple points of view. • You are asked to commit to a two-year term, and attend meetings twice per month at 4 p.m. Tuesdays. • This is a non-paid volunteer position. This commitment will begin in March 2013. Statements are due by Dec. 28, 2012. gracious when I reminded him of his email. Q: Regarding downtown Federal Way, “You seem to be disappointed in the lack of progress downtown.” A: I think many residents are disappointed. Over the last several years, many opportunities to enhance downtown have been missed, and frankly, not much has changed in the last decade. Federal Way is a jewel that needs an attractive central business district as its community gateway. Thanks again to readers for sharing your thoughts and questions.
Federal Way resident Bob Roegner, a former mayor of Auburn, can be reached at bjroegner@comcast.net.
GOP-led Senate coalition aims to split power between parties tempore. The coalition currently has 25 Senate members and Tom hopes Two Democratic state senaother Democrats will join. tors announced Monday they The body’s governing prinwill join an unprecedented ciples include promoting job Republican-led Senate coalition growth in a vibrant economy, that aims to split power ensuring a world class between the two parties. education system and The Majority CoaliSTATE building a sustainable tion Caucus proposes to budget. Tom noted those have six Democrat-led are values and needs of committees, six committhe state’s middle class. tees led by Republicans and Republican senators also three panels that are evenly split lauded the effort as an equitable between the two parties. Those approach that would evenly committees will have no more divide the governing structure than a one-vote majority. across party lines. Sen. Rodney Tom (DBut the proposal is drawing Bellevue), who will serve as opposition from some Demothe coalition’s majority leader, cratic Party leaders, who say said during a news conference the coalition is risky and would in Olympia that “the public is bring instability and more gridhungry for us to come together, lock to Olympia. to work together in a collaboraWashington State Democratic tive manner and that’s exactly Party Chair Dwight Pelz said in what this coalition is trying to a news release that Senators Tom accomplish. We want a coopera- and Sheldon stood for re-elective relationship and making tion as Democrats in 2010. sure that we work across party “But today, (they) turned their lines.” backs on the Democratic Party Sen. Tim Sheldon, who is also by siding with a radically right a conservative Democrat, will Republican caucus that earlier serve as the body’s president pro this year attempted to slash By CARRIE RODRIGUEZ
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critically important funding for education and social services for the elderly and the vulnerable,” said Pelz, who added the proposal is a “prescription for instability and division.” He also claims that Tom “instigated this unprecedented coup and joined with Republicans to install himself as majority leader out of a desire to further his own personal ambitions, not out of what is in the best interests of his constituents or the public at large.” However, Tom told the Kirkland Reporter that the coalition is about governing, not politics. “The election season is over and citizens want us to govern and get away from political bickering and move forward on the issues,” said Tom, noting that he is not joining the coalition for his own personal interests. “I think we have a great opportunity and this is unique in that we’re actually listening to voters who want us to govern and get away from politics and to help solve the problems that are the mainstay of middle class families in the state and that’s what we intend to do.”
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Buffalo Wild Wings is coming to Federal Way. The popular restaurant/ sports bar franchise will open a
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The number of Washington retailers selling tobacco to underage minors spiked considerably in 2012 to 16 percent, up from 11 percent last year and 10 percent two years ago, according to the Washington State Department of Health (DOH). “This is unacceptable. Our
young people should not have employees. access to these deadly tobacco The DOH cites budgetary issues products,” said Secretary of for the increase in sales. Budget Health Mary Selecky. “Most adult restrictions have left the agency, smokers start as teens, so if we and local retailers, with fewer can keep tobacco out of the resources on educating hands of kids, it’s likely employees about proper IN OTHER they’ll never take up this procedures for selling dangerous habit.” tobacco products. According to the DOH, There is also a fight the agency works closely with Big Tobacco, which, with retailers that sell tobacco according to the DOH, spent products to make sure sales such approximately $80 million on as these don’t happen. One of marketing campaigns in Washthe biggest challenges faced by ington state last year. retailers and the DOH is the high The DOH compiles its statistics turnover rate of most retailer in an annual report known as the
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with the occupants of the vehicle. According to the report, the driver of the vehicle was driving on a suspended license. His female passenger offered to drive the car home, but when police ran a check on her, she came back with an active felony warrant. The woman was also arrested, and was transported to the SCORE jail. • Drunk man at library: At 11:15 a.m. Dec. 9 in the 34000 block of 1st Way South, police responded to a call of a disorderly man at the library. According to the report, police noticed a strong smell of alcohol on the man’s breath when they made contact with him. Police ran a check on the man, and the man had an active warrant from Kent. The man was arrested and transferred to Kent police without incident. • Strange vehicle prowl: At 12:36 a.m. Dec. 9 in the 2100 South 336th Street, a woman reported that unknown suspects stole the front and rear license plates on her vehicle. • Help for a friend backfires: At 2:37 p.m. Dec. 9 in the 2500 block of South 273rd Street, a man reported that his vehicle had been stolen by unknown suspects. According to the report, the victim had loaned it to another man, and the vehicle was stolen from the parking lot of the second man’s apartment complex. • Drunk man causes fender bender: At 6:06 p.m. Dec. 9 in the 33000 block of 21st Avenue SW, a man rear-ended another vehicle, causing damage to that vehicle. According to the report, the suspect was highly intoxicated, with a blood alcohol content level of .233. • Unfortunate vehicle prowl: At 8:22 p.m. Dec. 9 in the 1100 block of SW 334th Place, an unknown suspect smashed a window in the victim’s vehicle. According to the report, witnesses saw the suspect look into the interior of the vehicle, but the suspect ultimately did not take anything from the vehicle. The report notes that damage to the vehicle was estimated at $200.
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Two females are accused of fleeing the scene of a serious head-on collision in Federal Way. Police responded to a call at 10:36 p.m. Dec. 6 at 1100 SW Campus Drive. A male driver, 27, was found critically injured just outside the driver’s side door of his truck. He was transported to Harborview Medical Center. An update on his condition is not available at this time. The second vehicle was occupied by two females who exited the car after the crash, according to witness
accounts. The females walked away from the scene and were picked up by an unidentified vehicle, police report. Damage was significant to both vehicles. On Dec. 7, the two female suspects turned themselves in, according to Federal Way police. The driver was booked for vehicular assault and was later released, pending the filing of formal charges. The driver of the vehicle that was seen transporting the two females away from the collision was identified and interviewed by traffic investigators, according to police.
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[14] December 14, 2012 [ NUCLEAR from page 1] science equipment and exotic lights. Greninger explained all the things his reactor is capable of doing, making sure to stress that it is not a nuclear fission reactor (i.e., Chernobyl, Three Mile Island, Fukushima, etc). It is instead a thermonuclear reactor, which means fusion and not fission. He said that in the threeyear history of this program, no one has ever been exposed to a single dose of radiation. “The kids are all trained at operating this,” he said. “They all have their clipboards, and there is a 97step procedure they have to follow in order to bring it up and turn it on. No one has ever been exposed to a dose of radiation in the history of the program. There’s nobody here getting cooked.” In the room directly off the reactor room, there is another batch of high-end
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and a piece of a string and a bunch of washers with a weight on the other end. We’d be spinning it and not really doing actual science.” “I wish this could be brought into the schools in an even greater way. My goal on this is to try, through video technology… (to) bring these lessons into the classroom,” he added. Glaser said he hopes to develop some kind of system where kids in a classroom, no matter the distance, would be able to conduct and perform their own experiments with the reactor, either through a remote-controlled system of some kind, or, to have parts of the team available and have students submit questions and experiment ideas through that aforementioned video format. Part of what Glaser hopes will make that dream a reality is the team’s involvement with the Samsung national contest “Solve For Tomorrow.” The Beamer team has already been chosen among the top 75 semi-finalists for projects that “show how science or math can help improve the environment in (a) community.” If the team ends up in the top 15 from that 75, they will be awarded a technology grant worth approximately $40,000 and will have videos they made as part of the contest get posted on Samsung’s website.
A select group of students are given the privilege of performing scientific experiments with Carl Greninger’s fully functional IEC-9000 nuclear fusion reactor. To learn more about what’s happening with the students and the reactor, visit nwnc.us.com. GREG ALLMAIN, The Mirror For Greninger, this gathering of teens every week in his basement is just another experiment in a lifetime of experiments, but it’s one that seems to be working. “There’s something here that’s drawing them that’s a lot more powerful than just studying, because this stuff is bonehead hard. It’s a lot of math,” he said. “And what we’re finding is that the educational system is so
currently underfunded, and the state has tied the hands of the budget so badly, we really can’t afford to inspire, or claim to inspire these kids. I will get out the torch. That’s what this is … a great experiment. We are now in year three of this, and it’s no longer, ‘I have a theory.’ We are looking dead in the face at facts. These kids are here, they’re serious, and they’re learning a ton.”
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CALENDAR Holidays at Wild Waves: Holiday with Lights will transform Wild Waves Theme Park into a nighttime holiday wonderland. Opening night begins at 7 p.m. Dec. 14 with a tree lighting ceremony. Guests can experience their favorite rides, holiday-themed entertainment, sounds of the season, Santa Claus and more from Dec. 14-31 (excluding Dec. 24-25). General admission is $14.99 plus tax; 2012 Season Pass members receive free admission. Discount tickets are available for $12.99 at WildWaves.com or at Safeway locations. Families with children ages 3 and under are free. Holiday singers: Federal Way’s Jet Cities Chorus will be guest performers at the Illumni Men’s Chorale holiday shows. The free shows are 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14 at All Pilgrims Church in Seattle and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16 at Lagerquist Hall in Tacoma. To learn more, visit www. christmasshouldbefree.org. Cinderella: Centerstage Theatre presents its seventh annual excursion into the wild and wonderful world of traditional English Christmas pantomime. “Cinderella” is chock full of great songs, outrageously bad jokes, horrible ugly sisters, and ancient routines that have been entertaining audiences for more than 300 years. Designed for the whole family. Show runs through Dec. 23 at the Knutzen Family Theatre, 3200 SW Dash Point Rd. Visit centerstagetheatre. com or call (253) 661-1444. Sister’s Christmas Catechism: Centerstage Theatre presents “Sister’s Christmas Catechism: The Mystery of the Magi’s Gold.” It’s “CSI: Bethlehem” in this holiday mystery extravaganza from the author of “Late Nite Catechism.” You don’t have to be Catholic to enjoy this hilarious holiday classic. The show runs through Dec. 22 at the Knutzen Family Theatre, 3200 SW Dash Point Road. Learn more at centerstagetheatre.com or call (253) 661-1444. Pet photos with Santa: From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Dec. 21, pets can have their photo taken with Santa at Petco, 31410 Pacific Highway S., Federal Way. Cost is $8.95. Proceeds benefit Park Pals. Learn more at www.parkpals.org or email info@parkpals.org. Free breakfast with Santa: This event is a community outreach for Family Life Christian Center, featuring a free pancake and sausage breakfast at the church. Event runs 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 15 at 33901 9th Ave. S. Santa will take pictures and hand out free stockings stocked by the members of the church. These stockings will include hygiene items, toys and candy. Contact diane@fll-cc.com or (253) 838-3275. Jazz LIVE at Marine View: Northwest guitarist Michael Powers will perform a free all-ages Christmas jazz concert at 5 p.m. Dec. 16 at Marine View Church, 8469 Eastside Drive NE, Tacoma. Info: (253) 229-9206 or www. marineviewpc.org. For bird lovers: The Rainier Audubon Society is giving away free Discover Passes to any new member in 2012. Society meets at 7 p.m. Dec. 17 at Federal Way United Methodist Church. Presentation by Dan Streiffert on Malheur 2012 Visit www.RainierAudubon.org.
Women’s Club of Federal Way: Monthly meeting will be held at 11 a.m. Dec. 19 at the Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club. Entertainment will be classical guitarist Leon Christian, who teaches at West Campus Music Center. Cost is $14. Newcomers are always welcome. Reservations: (253) 927-2766. Highline Community College alumni reception: Event runs 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 20 at the campus, 2400 S. 240th St., Building 8. Cost is $10. Contact mgridley@highline. edu or (206) 592-3312. Rhododendron garden: Winter visitors to the garden will be treated to silhouettes of deciduous trees, an extensive conifer collection, swelling buds and the flowers of early blooming rhododendrons and heather in January. Garden is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday at 2525 S. 336th St. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for seniors/students, free for ages 12 and under. Contact info@rhodygarden.org or (253) 838-4646. Christmas gift wrapping: Volunteers will be available 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 21-23 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 24 at Kitchen Collection at The Commons Mall. Donations will be accepted to help homeless pets through the Cascade Animal Protection Society. Contact bo_bedwards@yahoo.com. South King Fire food/toy drive: The fire district’s annual community food and toy drive is under way. Citizens may drop off donations of canned food and dry goods, new unwrapped toys (no stuffed animals) or money at any South King Fire station through Dec. 21. In 2011, the effort provided a Christmas dinner with all the trimmings and a week’s supply of food to 130 families and presents for 450 children. Email Gordon. Olson@southkingfire.org or visit www.southkingfire.org. Winter farmers market: The Federal Way Farmers Market is opening up a winter market inside The Commons Mall next to Starbucks. The market will be open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through the holidays. Market will feature produce and flowers from local farmers, along with food and handcrafted gifts, live music and a kids fun zone. Business sponsorships available. To get a booth, call (253) 261-8157. Shoe donations: Shoes-n-Feet at 31653 Pacific Highway S. in Federal Way is holding an annual holiday shoe drive to benefit the Multi-Service Center. People who drop off gently worn pairs of shoes will receive a $10 gift coupon. Contact (253) 475-5288. Happy Howlidays: This animal welfare program designed to gather things like food, blankets, toys, beds and other assorted items, all of which will be given to shelters, rescues and programs assisting low income pet owners, just after the new year. Donate at Simply Paws Federal Way, 35419 21st Ave. SW. Contact Angela@DuganFoundation.org or (253) 471-5902. NW Harvest Food Drive: Federal Way Heated Self-Storage, 35205 Pacific Hwy. S., is accepting donations of non-perishable food items for NW Harvest through Christmas Eve. Contact (253) 941-1111. South King Fire board: Commissioners will hold a special meeting with our 30th and 33rd District senators and representatives at 11 a.m. Jan. 8 at Station 68, 1405 SW 312th St. Human trafficking: The Federal
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Replacing a legend has often been a double-edged sword in the coaching industry. On one hand, it’s tough to live up to what your predecessor has accomplished. But, on the other hand, the longtime coach has developed a program that features talent galore year after year. Replacing a legend is exactly what Kellie Horrocks has done at Thomas Jefferson Monica Church High School. Horrocks has taken over the Raiders’ gymnastics program from Deb Hunter, who led the TJ girls for an amazing 36 years. Hunter was the longest serving, single-sport head coach in the history of the Federal Way School District and was inducted into the district’s Athletic Hall of Fame in January. Hunter definitely didn’t leave the cupboard bare for Horracks. The Raiders return a very strong group of seniors in Monica Church, Shelby Church and Kaylynne Fuller. “We are lucky to have so much talent on our team this year,” Horracks said. “The Church girls are super talented and will be very competitive when they peak and Kaylynne is the rock of our team, our fearless leader and a solid athlete.” [ more gymnastics page 18 ]
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight division has been put on notice. On Saturday night in front of a sold-out crowd of 14,412 inside Seattle’s KeyArena, Benson Henderson (18-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) thoroughly dominated Nate Diaz (16-8, 7-6) to retain the UFC lightweight title by unanimous decision (50-43, 50-45, 50-45). “It was just a matter of being well-prepared and being in the gym,” Henderson said at the postfight press conference Saturday. The 2001 Decatur High School graduate controlled Diaz for all five rounds in front of his hometown crowd. In typical Henderson fashion, he dictated the pace of the fight by using his wrestling against the physically weaker Diaz. He wrestled him down and punished him, while avoiding Diaz’s dynamic ground game. Henderson battered Diaz by landing 124 significant strikes to Diaz’s 30, according to FightMetric. “I didn’t perform how I wished I could have,” a battered Diaz said after fight. “I got punched in the eye pretty early in the fight and things were blurry and I couldn’t come back. Ben did great. He landed the good shot early and I waited. I think if I tried harder, it could have got worse for me.” This was Henderson’s second 155-pound defense of the UFC lightweight title. He is now 6-0
Decatur graduate Benson Henderson easily won a unanimous decision over Nate Diaz Saturday at UFC on Fox 5 to retain the lightweight title. lance giles, For the Mirror since joining the UFC. The win over Diaz comes after two close and somewhat controversial decisions over former title holder Frankie Edgar. “Every fight is close,” Henderson said. “The last couple fights were a little bit closer. We all fight to end fights, but sometimes that’s not the case.”
The dominating win over Diaz should also give Henderson some of the respect he has been seeking from fans around the UFC. As the reigning UFC lightweight champion, he wants to be talked about with “big names” like Georges St. Pierre, Anderson Silva and Jon “Bones” Jones. [ more henderson page 18 ]
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QB — Evan Elliott, Federal Way The senior was named the Offensive Back of the Year in the SPSL South after a monster season leading the Eagles offense. During the Eagles’ perfect regular season, Elliott accounted for 23 total touchdowns, including 20 through the air, and only had one interception. He threw for 1,585 yards. RB — Chico McClatcher, Federal Way The electric sophomore
was named to numerous All-State teams as a returner after a massive season for the Eagles in which he scored a grand total of 17 touchdowns. McClatcher finished Chico McClatcher with 615 yards on just 62 carries at running back, including six touchdown runs. He also caught 11 passes for 337 yards, [ more all-city page 19 ]
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The Decatur wrestling team already has a pair of tournament titles under its belt during the early part of the season. The Gators dominated their own 18team tournament Saturday, winning the Hurricane Harris Invitational at Decatur. The Gators also added an impressive 77-0 shutout of Jefferson Tuesday night in a non-league dual meet and a 57-16 win over Bonney Lake Wednesday. Against TJ, the Gators combined for seven pins, one technical fall and two decision wins over the Raiders. Decatur also received four forfeits. Rowland Gaydosh had the quickest pin of the night in just 18 seconds at Decatur’s 145-pounder Christian Aragon battles with Jefferson’s Dylan Pleasants during the 195 pounds. Trysten Dawson added Gators’ 77-0 win over the Raiders Tuesday. Aragon won the match, 5-2. casey olson, The Mirror a 24-second pin at 113 and Maxwell Henry needed only 32 seconds at 160 mate Spencer Smith, 14-7, Rowland in the championship, 7-0. Belle also pounds. Gaydosh beat Wilson’s Jake Ferris to beat a Black Hills wrestler at 132 The Gators got pins from Austin win at 195, 3-2, and heavyweight Kyle pounds, 11-3, and Owens downed Thomas (106), Dawson (113), Leviticus Gleed beat Kentlake’s Tyler Deskins, Kentwood’s Jamiel Jackson at 152, 10-8. Arizpe (120), AJ Sarno (152), Karis 3-0. In total, the Titans won 52 matches (170), Justin Robinson (220) and Gleed Not only did the Decatur varsity during the tournament, including 18 (285) against Bonney Lake in the SPSL team win the championship Saturday, by pin, and lost only 21. Beamer had a 3A meet. but the Gator junior varsity finished total of eight placers. At the Hurricane Harris Invitational, eighth with 102 points, ahead of nine The Titans’ other placers were Brian the Gators blew away the competiother varsity teams. Dykman (third at 120), Carlos Castro tion, garnering 228 points and five “I have never had such a tough (fourth at 120), Jordan Rhodes (third championships Saturday. Second-place bunch of freshmen and sophomores at 113), Malik Messiah (second at 106) Sumner finished with just 125 points enter my program,” said head coach and Haftom Tafere (fifth at 132). and Selah was third with 118.5. Mike Bressler. “These kids just want to Federal Way Decatur won a total of five individual win and love to battle.” The Eagles finished third at the 15championships and the team title is Beamer team George Wilfong Classic at Puyalthe second in a row at the Hurricane The Titans ended up second at lup High School Saturday. Puyallup Harris Invitational. The tournament the prestigious, 23-team Battle at the won the tournament with 222.5 points is named after Robert “Hurricane” Border 2012 tournament in Blaine. and Olympia was second (138). Federal Harris, who drowned in Lake Tapps in Kentwood won the tournament with Way finished with 136.5 points. September of 2011. Harris was a stand234 points and Beamer finished with The Eagles got championships from out wrestler for the Gators. 225. Alex Davidson at 106 pounds and Leviticus Arizpe shut out Sumner’s The Titans also snared three individ- Brandon Henderson at 113. Travis Filleau to win the 120-pound ual weight championships from Brett Davidson pinned Olympia’s Trevor championship, 6-0, Isaiah Diggs beat Dykman, Ishaiah Bell and Mitchell Shaw in the championship in 2:42 and Decatur teammate Dennis Good to win Owens. Henderson pinned Bellarmine Prep’s the 138-pound title, 3-1, Nick Karis Dykman won the 113-pound title Andrew Turner in just 1:24. Daniel won at 182 pounds over Decatur teamafter beating Black Hills’ Mason Adams Song finished second at 120 pounds.
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The second-ranked Federal Way boys basketball team remained unbeaten and really untested during the early season with a 70-55 win on the road over the Curtis Vikings in University Place. The Eagles (4-0) jumped all over Curtis, 20-11, after the first quarter and cruised to the victory. Federal Way had four players in double figures and got only two points from leading scorer Brayon Blake because of foul trouble. Adrian Davis, Rashawn Goosby and Malik Montoya all finished with 14 points each and senior D’Londo Tucker chipped in 11 for the Eagles. Beamer — The Titans (5-0 overall, 3-0 SPSL South) continued their torrid early season with a 66-58 win over Spanaway Lake Tuesday. Bogdon Blivenyuk led Beamer with 19 points and Trey Burch-Manning finished with 17. Juwan Flowers chipped in 12. Jefferson — The Raiders (3-1 overall, 2-1 SPSL North) suffered their first defeat of the season on the road against Kentwood Friday, 78-68. But TJ bounced back Tuesday with a home win over Auburn Riverside, 85-67. Pekedey Ren led five in double figures with 20 points. Deonte Anderson and Josh Duckworth both had 16.
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Henderson held the WEC “I’ve said it a couple decision over Clay Guida in lightweight championship times before. I want November at UFC on FOX for over a year before havin Anaheim. He then beat to fight the best ing his 10-fight win streak guys on the planet Edgar at UFC 144 in Japan snapped by Pettis in Decem- at 155 (pounds). to win the UFC 155-pound ber 2010. Line ‘em up. I’m not title and won the rematch Since the loss to Pettis, Aug. 11. going nowhere.” Henderson has steamrolled Benson Henderson Henderson, 29, began five of the UFC’s top conhis wrestling career during UFC lightweight champ tenders in very impressive his time at Lakota Middle fashion. School and continued wresHe beat Canada’s Mark tling at Decatur, where he Bocek by unanimous competed under head coach decision in front of 55,000 fans in Mike Bressler. Toronto in April 2011. Henderson He went on to wrestle at Dana Colthen stopped Jim Miller’s sevenlege in Nebraska and actually started match UFC win streak in August MMA fighting a year after a dare from before winning another unanimous a couple of wrestlers.
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Last season, the Church twins and Fuller helped the Raiders finish up just 0.26 points away from qualifying to be one of just four teams competing for the Class 4A team championship. Mount Rainier tallied 177.3 team points, compared to 176.275 by TJ. Monica Church finished in seventh place at the West Central District Championships in the all-around, and Shelby was right behind in ninth place. But Monica proved to be one of the best in the state on the floor exercise, winning the district title in the event with a dazzling 9.75 and finishing seventh at state. But the seniors aren’t the only talented gymnasts the Raiders possess. Junior Kelsey Barrett outdistanced the Churches in TJ’s first meet of the season to win the all-around competition. “She has the fire and drive to lead this team,” Horracks said. Jefferson also features talented freshman Daniele Poltz, whom Horracks expects “great things from as she grows and matures into a team leader.” The Raiders’ roster is rounded out by Allison Burnham, Kira Smith, Makayla Risch, Tigger Huisinga, Charity Fenster and
Linda Eng. “We have a small team, only 11 girls, but great things come in small packages,” Horracks said. “This team has huge potential. Once we harness our talent, get strong and steady, the Raiders will be an unstoppable force.” The Federal Way Eagles should be improved this season after finishing near the bottom of the South Puget Sound League a season ago. Sixth-year head coach Jamie Tough has a solid core of three gymnasts to lead the Eagles. “I’m so excited for this season,” Tough said. “While we have a lot of work to do, we seem to be very motivated to do whatever it takes to get back into shape and really improve our scores this year.” Tia Thomas and Madalynn Grace should be the Eagles’ main point scorers this season. Thomas missed qualifying for the state meet in the floor exercise last season by just .05 points. Unlike Thomas, who has never competed in club gymnastics, Grace recently quit the year-round club scene to be able to turn out for Federal Way. “It is quite a change and a very tough decision for a club girl to come to,” Tough said.
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[ All-city from page 16] including seven touchdown catches. He also returned four punts for touchdowns and averaged 31 yards per return. RB — Zeke McNeal, Federal Way The senior speedster led the district in rushing with 1,347 yards on just 96 carries for a ridiculous 14.0 average every time he touched the ball. McNeal also finished with a team-leading 17 touchdowns, including 16 on the ground and one on a catch. He was a first-team, All-SPSL South selection by the league’s coaches at running back and had 292 yards during a playoff win over Issaquah. RB — Noel Maafala, Decatur The senior was a bruising runner for the Gators this season. The 6-foot-1, 215-pounder led the Gators with 703 yards and eight touchdowns. Maafala had a pair of 100-yard games, including 102 yards and two touchdowns against Enumclaw. He was a first-team, All-SPSL 3A Division selection. WR — Michael Tate, Federal Way Tate led an ultra-talented trio of receivers for the Eagles with eight touchdown catches. On the season, Tate finished with 21 catches for 276 yards and was a first-team, All-SPSL South selection. Tate has offers from Eastern Washington, Idaho, Montana, Portland State and Wyoming.
WR — D’Londo Tucker, Federal Way The senior led the Eagles with 26 catches on the season for 432 yards and five touchdowns. Tucker was a first-team, All-SPSL selection on both sides of the ball for Federal Way. WR — Marcel Morris, Federal Way The senior first-team, All-SPSL South selection led the Eagles in receiving yards with 444 on just 20 catches. Morris had seven touchdown catches. WR — Kyle Dougherty — Jefferson The senior caught 34 passes, which was fifth in the SPSL North, for 405 yards in nine games for the Raiders this season. Dougherty had a high game of 97 yards with three touchdown catches. OL — Albert Havili, Federal Way The 6-foot-3, 235-pounder was named the Offensive Lineman of the Year in the SPSL South by the league’s coaches. Havili cleared the way for McNeal and McClatcher, and allowed Elliott plenty of time to throw the ball this season. OL — David Tiumalu, Federal Way The sophomore was a secondteam, All-SPSL South selection after an impressive season for the Eagles. He should anchor Federal Way’s line next season. OL — Kyle Gleed, Decatur The senior road-grader is also
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Superior Court of Washington County of King In re the Estate of: Dale Gilbert Schamerhorn Surprise someone Deceased NO. 12-4-05945-1 KNT special with a NOTICE TO CREDITORS: message in the The Co-Personal Representatives named below newspaper! have been appointed as Co-Personal RepresentaYour message will in- tives of this Estate. Any person having a claim clude a note with up against the decedent must, before the time the to 25 words and a seasonal graphic and claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable will run in one edition statute of limitations, present the claim in the manof your local commu- ner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on nity newspaper and or mailing to the Co-Personal Representatives at online for the week. All the address stated below a copy of the claim and for only $20. by filing the original claim with the Court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The Call Today 800-388-2527 claim must be presented within the latter of: (1) Thirty days after the Co-Personal Representatives Donate your car to Heri- have served or mailed the Notice to the creditor as tage For The Blind! Tax provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) Four Deductible + Free Pick- months after the date of first publication as stated Up CALL: 800-403-1725 below in this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate assets and nonprobate assets. Date of publication in Federal Way Mirror, November 30, December 7 and December 14, 2012 Co-Personal Representatives Douglas and Laurie Ann Thain 44022 State Route 161 East Home Services Eatonville, WA 98328 Roofing/Siding 360-832-3976 FWM 1955 ROOFING & A NEW YEAR GREETING.
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Both positions are at-large, with Councilmembers receiving a monthly salary of $1,150.00. The City also contributes $475.00 monthly to a VEBA Plan. The remaining Councilmembers will conduct interviews of all applicants and will appoint a qualified person to fill the vacant positions at a Special Meeting in January 2013. Applicants must be a registered voter and must have resided within the City of Federal Way for one year prior to their appointment. Applications are available: At City Hall - 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003 O n t h e C i t y ’s w e b s i t e : w w w. c i t y o f f e d e r a l way.com/CouncilApp By calling the City Clerk’s Office at 253-835-2540 On the Federal Way Chambers website: www.federalwaychamber.com. At the King County Library - 34200 1st Way South, Federal Way, WA 98003 At the Federal Way School District Administration Building 33330 8th Avenue South, Federal Way 98003. Mail or drop off completed applications to: City Clerk’s Office 33325 8th Avenue South Federal Way, WA 98003 The deadline for submitting completed applications is December 21, 2012. For additional information, please contact City Clerk Carol McNeilly at 253-835-2540. Published in the Federal Way Mirror: 12/7/2012 and 12/14/2012 FWM 1959
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NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL VACANCIES The Federal Way City Council is accepting applications to fill the following City Council positions: Position No. 2: The resignation of a Councilmember leaves an unexpired term through December 31, 2013. Position No. 6: The resignation of a Councilmember leaves an unexpired term through December 31, 2013.
NOTICE OF PLANNED FINAL ACTION AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION 21st Avenue SW at SW 336th Street Intersection Improvements Project As part of the above referenced project, the City of Federal Way needs to acquire right of way to construct the improvements. The City is taking action to move forward with condemnation proceedings under RCW 8.12. Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Federal Way, condemner, will consider taking final action to exercise eminent domain by passing a condemnation ordinance to authorize the City Attorney to commence condemnation proceedings for the above described project. The date, time, and location fixed for a public hearing and first reading of this proposed condemnation ordinance will occur at the January 2, 2013 regular City Council meeting at 7:00 p.m., located at City of Federal Way Council Chambers (City Hall 33325 8th Ave. S., Federal Way, WA. 98003). Second reading and enactment of the proposed condemnation ordinance will occur at the January 15, 2013 regular City Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. A list of properties along 21st Avenue SW and SW 336th Street that face potential condemnation may be obtained by contacting: Brian H. Roberts, Street Systems Project Engineer City of Federal Way 33325 8th Avenue South Federal Way, WA 98003 (253) 835-2723 (253) 835-2709 (Fax) brian.roberts@cityoffederalway.com Published in the Federal Way Mirror on December 7, 2012 and December 14, 2012 FWM 1960
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www.federalwaymirror.com about a large entrance to the garden, with a common area in the middle that could hold 200 to 300 people for veterans remembrance holidays. The concept sketch contained a therapy garden for veterans, and would also include a separate area for each branch of the military. Neu said he liked the idea, but prefers the idea of placing the garden at Federal Way High School, instead of at Truman. “With the new rebuild of Federal Way High School…I think we have a wonderful opportunity to put this regional memorial garden at Federal Way High School,” he said. “I think with the new Federal Way High School, and (FWHS) Memorial Stadium, I think this is a great location, educationally, regionally, and for the community.” The two sides will continue to talk, as the members of the veterans garden steering committee continue to solidify the non-profit status of their organization. Celski said the group plans on becoming a 501-c3 in the near future, and that they would eventually be in charge of the garden.
our veterans, but incorporate more than just that. We also want to have it as a place to educate our youth and community, and of course inspire patriotism and a sense of service to everybody that comes.” Stanley is known for his work with the Federal Way Community Gardens Foundation, which has built gardens at other Federal Way schools in recent years. Stanley explained his vision for the veterans garden. “We’ve got a place for the people who have gone before us, and a place for those still here, to receive therapy, and give back to the community,” he said. “If we combine those two (a teaching garden for students and a memorial for veterans), now we’ve got something great for the veterans, and for the schools, the kind of garden we’re talking about here will be a tremendous asset for the district.” Stanley shared a conceptual sketch of what might be done with the land that surrounds the existing community garden at Truman High School. In the sketch, Stanley shared ideas
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Mike Stanley, center, is seen at a 2010 groundbreaking ceremony at the Truman community garden. FILE PHOTO For now, the Federal Way Kiwanis Club will be the go-to organization on the project.
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are on her mind. “I like to think about them on Christmas morning, what they’ll find in their stockings,” she said. “We get a lot more people at Christmas House every year. You can really see how the economy has hit people. It makes me think about how much I have and what I take for granted.” All items — stocking stuffers as well as toys — are donated. People can go to The Giving Tree at The Commons Mall to purchase and donate new gifts until Dec. 16. Gently used items are accepted year-round at Multi-Service Center. As soon as Christmas House is over, Makayla and Betty start preparing bags for next year. “We start three weeks after Christmas, I’m not kidding,” Makayla said. Last winter’s January ice storm and the subsequent school closures helped her get a good jumpstart on the stocking stuffers. “I mean, if there’s a power outage, I might as well do something like fill those bags,” she added. “You have to stay on top of it to get all those bags done in time.” holding a black item that he stuffed into his coat pocket. The suspect spent two minutes in the store and left without making a purchase, according to the police report. The suspect is described as a black male in his 50’s, standing about 5 feet 10 inches, with a light beard and thin build. He was seen wearing a Kangol style cap, black coat, white shirt and khaki pants. The investigation is ongoing. Contact (253) 835-6892 with tips.
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Parents have been screened for need and given appointments through Multi-Service Center’s Federal Way Food Bank. All items, such as new and gently used toys, games, puzzles, books, socks, stocking stuffers and more are donated by community members and available for free to the parents. Last year, Christmas House served 707 families that included 1,862 Federal Way children, ages 14 and under. From Dec. 17-19, Christmas House organizers expect to serve a similar number of people. Christmas House is in Makayla’s family DNA. More than 20 years ago, her grandmother Betty founded the project, and encouraged area churches and MSC to get involved. As soon as Makayla was old enough to help, she worked alongside her grandmother, filling one-gallon bags with stocking stuffers. “I feel good about making the bags,” Makayla said. “I enjoy giving back to the community this way.” The Decatur High School freshman does not meet the
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