Federal Way Mirror, December 21, 2012

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Schools address student safety

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Governor proposes her final budget Most new spending is directed at education

By Greg Allmain gallmain@fedwaymirror.com

Gov. Christine Gregoire proposed her final budget this week,

with her plan for the 2013-15 budget focusing on how to fix a projected $1 billion shortfall for the next two years, and also how to meet the requirements of the State Supreme Court decision on education funding.

According to Gregoire’s office, the plan “relies on a mix of spend-

ing cuts, reform savings, fund shifts and revenue adjustments” to meet the monetary shortfall projected for 2013-15.

“My goal with this budget was to give our incoming governor and the Legislature a balanced and sustainable plan that addresses our fiscal problem and preserves ser-

vices that are pivotal to our future prosperity,” the governor said in a statement. “Nothing will do more to ensure a bright future for our state than the many enhancements we are proposing throughout our education system.”

The governor’s office is required [ more BUDGET, p. 10 ]

By GREG ALLMAIN gallmain@fedwaymirror.com

As the country comes to terms with the deaths of 26 students and teachers at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Conn., local school officials are offering their perspective on the tragic events of last Friday.

Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) has security measures in place to protect local students in the event anything like Newtown were to ever happen in Federal Way. “We have worked hard over the past few years to develop our building emergency preparedness plans,” said FWPS Superintendent Rob Neu in a statement Dec. 16.

“We have practiced and trained to respond with confidence. Our plans have been developed in coordination with our local police and fire departments, the county’s First Responder system and the state Department of Emergency Management. In short, we have prepared extensively.” [ more SCHOOLS, p. 26 ] NEWSPAPER RACKS: To see a list of rack locations for the print edition of The Mirror, visit federalwaymirror.com/about_us.

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Santa’s little helpers The Federal Way High School Key Club helped again this year to wrap gifts for Toys for Tots. This year, the students helped more than 138 families.

The students are shown wrapping gifts on Dec. 14 at South King Fire and Rescue station 26 in Des Moines.

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Windy weather zaps power in South King County

By GREG ALLMAIN gallmain@fedwaymirror.com

A storm that promised wind gusts of up to 60 mph and large amounts of mountain snow finally hit the Puget Sound region early this week.

In Federal Way, Green Gables and Sunnycrest elementary schools were without power Monday. Parents were notified through the

district’s automated call area on Monday. PSE system, which includes reported that plenty of ememail and text messages, ployees were on standby to Facebook, Twitter and deal with more potenthe district’s website. tial outages. At one All other schools point Monday, there WEATHER were open and were about 17,000 on schedule, the customers without district reported. power, primarily in Puget Sound EnSouth King County ergy (PSE) indicated on its with scattered outages in website that approximately North King, Kitsap and 900 properties were without Thurston counties. power in the Federal Way PSE requests that citizens

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Buffalo Wild Wings draws a crowd at grand opening “early” as 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the new restaurant in anticipation of the free wing Dozens of people promotion. braved the windy Buffalo Wild weather, and even Wings is known for BUSINESS waited overnight, its chicken wings for the grand openand an array of ing of Buffalo Wild sauces such as sweet Wings in Federal barbecue, teriyaki and Way. Caribbean jerk — with The popular restaurant Blazin’ at the top of the heat and sports bar officially scale. The menu includes opened with a ribbon cutsalads, onion rings, burgers ting Monday morning. and sandwiches. There is The first 100 customers also a kids menu, along in line received coupons with a full bar and plenty of for a year’s worth of free flat-screen TVs showing the wings. That’s about 325,000 latest sporting events. total wings, according to a The Federal Way manager on duty. restaurant is located on Some people lined up as South 320th Street at The

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Police Blotter Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: • Drunk driver was driving home drunk minors: At 1:26 a.m. Dec. 16 in the 34000 block of Pacific Highway South, police pulled over a vehicle that was driving “erratically.” The driver was arrested for DUI, and it was also discovered that three of his four passengers, all under the age of 21, were also drunk. The report noted

the minors would be cited by mail.

• Unconscious and toothless outside of a bar: At 2:07 a.m.

Dec. 16 in the 27000 block of Pacific Highway South, a man was found outside of a bar unconscious and missing teeth. Police and fire personnel revived the man at the scene. According to the report, the man was uncooperative and went home with friends who were also at the bar.

• When trying to sleep it off goes wrong: At 6:20 a.m. Dec. 16 in the 2500 block of South 320th Street, police discovered a man sleeping in his vehicle. Police determined the man was drunk after the man submitted to tests that showed his blood alcohol level to be .157. The man was arrested for “control of a motor vehicle under the influence.”

• Pickpockets strike again: At 2:37 p.m. Dec. 16 in the 1900 block of South 320th Street, a woman had her iPad and iPhone stolen from her purse while she shopped in a store. According to the report, the suspect was able to be positively identified because the victim was able to get a full license plate when the suspect fled.

• Meth head leaves the goods behind: At 4:50 p.m. Dec. 16 in the 35000 block of 21st Avenue

SW, a store employee reported finding a baggie of a white, crystalline substance left near the store’s cash register. Police tested the substance, and found it to be methamphetamine. The baggie was taken into evidence by police for later disposal.

• Sister harassed by her brother: At 6:02 p.m. Dec. 16 at an undisclosed address in Federal Way, a woman reported that her brother had been sending picture messages of his genitals to her. The report notes the woman planned on filing a restraining order against her brother.

• Grand theft…cart?: At 8:56 a.m. Dec. 15 in the 900 block of SW Campus Drive, two men were arrested for the theft of a golf cart and a number of other items.

• Expensive bike stolen: At 1 p.m. Dec. 15 in the 31000 block of Pacific Highway South, the victim reported his bike, estimated at $4,100, had been stolen while the victim shopped inside Best Buy. The report notes the victim had locked the bike to a post before entering the store. After coming out of the store, the victim found only his helmet had been left by the thieves.

• Shoplifter tries an old trick: At 6:21 p.m. Dec. 15 in the 32000

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Cheers n’ jeers • Cheers to the voters for approving a new high school for Federal Way and for passing the South King Fire and Rescue levy in 2012. This commitment to your community will raise the quality of life for all involved.

• Jeers to all of the politicians who talk about an imminent fiscal cliff. This talk makes small business owners nervous. Nervous business owners scale down inventory and don’t hire workers. This continues a malaise in the local markets, which are the life blood of this country. Business 101 should have taught legislators that you come out to the American people and tell them we will find a solution. We don’t have one today, but we will get something resolved. While this is oversimplified, it has the effect of calming the malaise and promoting further economic growth.

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• Jeers to cancer.

• Cheers to the city for a first-class effort in hosting the U.S. Olympic Diving Trials back in June. Jeers to King County for not replacing the bulbs in the sign at the King County Aquatic Center so that you could actually read it.

• Jeers to the city for its missteps on red light cameras. It’s OK to capture motorists who don’t follow the rules and are a threat to the kiddos getting out of school. That part is undeniably what we as taxpayers pay you to do, but you have to earn it to get it. Taking money from folks because of a faulty system is not earning it.

• Cheers to new businesses that opened in Federal Way in 2012. These newcomers include The Ram, Harbor Freight Tools, HomeGoods, Buffalo Wild Wings and Comcast XFinity, to name a few.

May you find success in your endeavors.

• Jeers to Black Friday, the annual day-afterThanksgiving shopping day that actually began on Thanksgiving this year at retailers like Walmart.

Also, jeers to any retailer who considers opening on Christmas Day for gift returns and blowout deals. The point of the holidays is to promote family bonding, not plasma televisions. If retailers care about the well-being of employees, then retailers will let employees spend Thanksgiving and Christmas with their families instead of behind a cash register.

• Cheers to Centerstage Theatre and its annual tradition of English pantomime. Federal Way is lucky to have high-quality professional entertainment in its own backyard.

• Cheers to Rob Neu, superintendent of Federal Way Public Schools, for establishing himself as a valuable leader in the community and for the leadership he has shown on behalf of our students.

• Cheers to pimp-turned-comedian Katt Williams, whose bizarre meltdown in the region earlier this month included a visit to Federal Way. Despite the petite comedian’s erratic behavior that weekend, Williams at least brightened the Federal Way Farmers Market by spending several hundred dollars with local vendors.

• Jeers to the Grinches who vandalize properties and Christmas light displays in Federal Way. Here’s hoping Santa’s reindeer leave stinky presents in your Christmas stockings.

2012’s funny election moments Every year, human behavior provides comic relief, and some humor inadvertently sneaks into political campaigns. This was a particularly fruitful year.

The state of Arizona has developed a reputation, approaching paranoia, regarding illegal immigrants from other countries. That state even passed a law that allows police authorities to ask anyone who “looks different” for papers to prove they are a citizen. I wonder what Arizona has against Canadians?

“It was a good night for pot smokers” said news anchor Lester Holt as Washington and Colorado voters said yes to recreational marijuana. But the shocker was that Oregon said no.

Oregon? Look for a migration north across the Columbia River.

Presidential candidate Mitt Romney invited 750 people who contributed $250,000 each to a private bash in Park City, Utah. Hard to understand why Romney had been criticized for not being able to identify with the common folk.

Of course, offering to bet Texas Gov. Rick Perry $10,000 probably didn’t help, either.

Sheldon Adelson promised to donate $100 million to Mitt Romney to defeat President Obama. His first choice in the primaries was Newt Gingrich, to whom he also gave millions.

Gingrich used the money to attack front-runner Romney. So, if you connect the dots, Adelson spent millions to elect the guy his millions were also spent trying to defeat. There’s a lesson there somewhere.

Some conservative Christians voted against same-sex marriage because they said it is inconsistent with biblical teaching, which says if a man sleeps with a man, he should be stoned. Others who voted in favor of same-sex marriage said they are consistent with biblical teaching because they also voted for marijuana.

We used to get our groceries in paper bags.

But that was bad for the environment because it killed too many trees. So the stores then put our groceries in plastic bags. Apparently, that’s bad for the environment, too. Now we get paper bags at the store again, but some places charge 5 cents a bag. So we are still killing trees to get paper bags, and continuing to hurt the environment — but now we’re getting charged extra for it?

The CEO of Chick-fil-A announced he was opposed to gay marriage, and thousands of fans showed up to demonstrate their support by eating more of his chicken. To make their own point, the mayors of Boston and Chicago said they didn’t want Chick-fil-A in their cities if the restaurant opposed gay marriage. Wonder what the mayors are going to do with that other large anti-gay marriage institution in town — the Catholic church?

One candidate for the Legislature promised “I will not sign any bill without reading it.”

While that may be the minimum we expect from an office holder, given some of our laws, maybe we should hope that the idea catches on.

Remember all those new highly serious conservative Congressmen who went to Washington, D.C., two years ago to stop all the antics and misbehavior? Turns out they’re fun guys after all. On a “fact finding trip” to Israel, some of them skinny-dipped in the Sea of Galilee, causing a bit of an incident. One fellow House member likened the behavior to a scene from “Animal House.” Well, you can’t expect them to work all the time!

Presidential candidate Mitt Romney threatened to take PBS and Big Bird off the air. Some Democrats, suspicious as ever, suspected that Romney’s move was really a veiled gesture to [ more ROEGNER, page 5 ] Bob Roegner

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• Cheers to the Federal Way City Council for changing the code to allow banners to span South 320th Street. Jeers for not appropriating the dollars to make this project a reality.

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The price of safety In light of recent events, consider the following.

While the designer of the recent school upgrades continues to get awards for his “genius” design and $17.5 million budget, many of the students and teachers would be hopeless in the event some-

thing like what happened in Connecticut happened in our district.

The windows, which the designers planned as emergency exits, are hardly big enough to fit a third-grader through, let alone an adult.

Those same windows have spring-loaded safety latches that no one seems to think the

teachers need to know how to open, despite complaints that in the event of an emergency, everyone including maintenance and administrative staff would be ill-equipped.

Combine that with the fact that full wings of rooms are locked off from the rest of the school, and the teachers aren’t [ more LETTERS, page 6 ]

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Christian ways. Then who invited Hurricane Isaac Christian conservatives to this year’s Republican who have always wondered Convention? about Bert and Ernie.

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Two years ago, BachThe best local commermann said that storms, cials were congressional hurricanes and droughts candidate Denny Heck’s were God’s way of punish“Give Congress Heck.” It ing Democrats for their un- was humorous and pointed.

Also, Governor-elect Jay Inslee’s introductory piece showed him standing on a state map, saying he represented both sides of the mountains in Congress.

It took a possible carpetbagger charge and made it positive. Smart.

What was the worst commercial of the year, according to Republicans?

The Democrats’ “Swiss Miss,” which had a pigtailed blonde suggesting, in a veiled reference to Mitt Romney, that the only reason to have a Swiss bank account was to hide money.

It caused a bit of an international incident, as the Swiss government was quite upset that anyone would suggest such a thing. There must be millions of other reasons someone would have a Swiss bank account. Right?

“You want to try it?

Get in the ring,” said Ann Romney, addressing her husband’s critics. Gotta love her.

“Donald Trump has driven well past the last exit to relevance,” said normally diplomatic newsman Brian Williams after seeing several post-election comments by Trump suggesting rebellion and a loss of democracy.

I can hardly wait for 2013!

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

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Light times vs. dark times This time of year, the holidays are everywhere, and with them, the age-old story of light versus dark, like a familiar fairy tale.

On one side, there are hollyjollies, lights, parties, presents, good cheer, and renewal of faith.

On the other, there are charities fighting to help those in darkness: those living with hunger, those who live on the streets or other people’s couches, and those who abide with abusive partners.

There are those who are addicted, and hopeless, and seemingly beyond redemption. This time of year, we want to believe light will win.

In 2012, right here in Federal Way, there were teens who became pregnant, young people who were trafficked for sex, and children who were abused at home.

There were rapes and sexual assaults.

There were teens and adults who were physically, emotionally, verbally and sexually abused by partners who profess to love them.

There have been youth who have been bullied for their perceived or actual sexual orientation or gender identity. Young people in our schools have desperately sought a safe place to come out as who they really are. There have been youth and adults who have been coerced into doing things in relationships that make them uncomfortable or unsafe. There are young people who are contracting diseases because of ignorance and lack of education and arguments over who has control of when and what life-saving information will be shared. There have been dark and bleak times in our city.

And yet.

In this same community, there have been parents who faced their fears and talked deeply and often with their children about relationships, safety, protection, sex, and values. There have been educators and nurses and agencies that made sure youth had resources they needed to keep themselves safe. There were counselors and social workers who

protected children from abuse and got them to safety when they were abused.

There was a growing coalition working with law enforcement, schools, agencies, and parents to educate our youth about trafficking. There were attorneys and judges and faith communities and support groups that strove to educate and eliminate domestic violence.

There were schools and agencies working diligently to reduce bullying and increase teamwork, compassion and camaraderie. There were churches and organizations that provided food and shelter and blankets and socks to those who found themselves homeless.

There were people who provided education and protection for sexually active youth. There were GSAs (Gay Straight Alliances) in high schools with advisors who provided a safe place for youth to say and be who they are.

There was at least one faith community who welcomed a youth who came out to them during worship, and there were at least two local churches that rejoiced at the passing of Referendum 74 and the ability to legally marry same-sex couples, some of whom had been together for many years. Amidst all the fear, doubt, abuse, and ignorance all around us, there are shining beacons of light and love.

As the 2012 chapter of this age-old story comes to a close, it is up to each and every one of us to choose how the Federal Way version of this tale continues.

It is not enough to be thankful for those who are on the front lines and fighting these fights every day. It is not enough to hope for things to get better. It is imperative that each of us determine what we can do to make the next chapter one of education and light and hope and acceptance and love so strong that it breaks up the fear and hate and darkness around us.

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given keys to get in, and are told simply to wait for someone to come get them, or run through the open common area — and you’ve got a whole portion of the school who would be left as sitting ducks for someone like the gunman at Sandy Hook Elementary.

Let’s do the math on this one: 23 classrooms. 400 students. Zero escape routes.

Congratulations to the schools on their “recycled jean insulation” and “con-

heat.” Apparently, that’s the price for safety.

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Letter to my grandchildren A few days ago, a terrible tragedy took place in Newtown, Conn. I was overwhelmed with sadness and my heart broke for every family who was touched by this unthinkable act of violence.

I also thought of you. I thought of how much life you have ahead of you and I wished there were a way to protect you, and all other children, from such evil.

As our country struggles to understand all that happened at Sandy Hook Elementary, many are asking, “How could a loving God let such a horrible thing like this happen?” I believe the answer to this question is the one thing that can truly bring hope in the midst of this tragedy.

At Christmas, we are reminded of a very special gift that God gave us by sending his only son to this world to be our savior. It was not, however, the first gift he gave to us. The first

gift was incredibly powerful. That gift was our “free will,” the ability to choose our own way. It’s the ability to choose God and his ways or to reject him and go on our own.

With our free will, we make thousands of choices every day. Some are good decisions, leading to good both in our lives and those around us. Some are poor choices and lead to pain.

Regardless of good or bad, they are our choices to make.

With his free will, Adam Lanza chose to do an incredibly evil thing. It was not God’s will or God’s plan for Adam to do what he did. But God does not take away his gifts from people, even when they choose to use those gifts in evil ways.

He also does not take away the consequences of our choices, and this past week’s events are a bitter reminder that our choices often impact many people.

The world is full of both good and evil. The good things and the bad things happen, not because God is making them happen, but because of the choices we all make with his gift of our free will. My hope and prayer for you today is that you will be able to gain some valuable lessons through this catastrophe.

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A message from Santa Claus bruised my soul.

You must remember that my entire livelihood is based on bringing smiles to children’s faces, each and every year. With a heavy heart, I will still deliver their gifts and put them under the tree.

Even though I live thousands of miles away from Connecticut, I can’t stop crying about those children.

I wish there was a way to bottle up all that pain and hurt, load it onto my sleigh, and haul it away forever. I wish I could shoulder that pain on behalf of all those parents, just so they could stand a little stronger this Christmas.

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I want to recognize the adults who guarded those children with their lives and stared evil in the face.

These heroes give us faith in humanity, they give us hope of a better way, and they remind us to embrace the ones we love.

Regardless of what you believe, I want you

to believe in the spirit of Christmas, which is rooted in love. Let that love guide you all year long, and long after Christmas is over.

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With Christmas in just a few days, I want to share a few thoughts with Federal Way families.

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On Dec. 11, Federal Way police took a theft report from victim Ben Nelson, who lives at 2103 S. 324th St. in the Belmor Mobile Home Park.

Nelson reported that his golf cart was stolen from in front of his residence. Video

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footage recorded a suspect’s vehicle leaving the park with his golf cart in tow.

The license plate on the suspect’s vehicle was obstructed. However, a police officer was able to decipher the license plate.

The victim then found his golf cart for sale on Craigslist. Federal Way detectives contacted the suspect through Craigslist and set up a meeting to purchase the golf cart in Thurston County.

The 54-year-old male suspect arrived at the location, driving the same van and trailer that he allegedly used to steal the golf cart.

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At 10:48 a.m. firefighters from the Valley Regional Fire Authority responding to the accident learned from witnesses that Warren was still trapped in the cab.

Firefighters got him out but he was already dead.

The Medical Examiner listed the cause of death as positional asphyxia.

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Trooper shoots Federal Way man after highspeed chase Mirror staff reports

A Federal Way man who was shot by a Washington State Patrol trooper on Sunday has been booked into Snohomish County Jail.

The shooting took place about 7 a.m. Dec. 16 after a high-speed chase. A state trooper had been notified of a Ford truck that was driving recklessly on northbound I-5. The trooper attempted to pull over the truck near the 128th Street exit, according to the Snohomish County Sheriff ’s Office.

The driver continued

northbound at speeds reaching 90 mph, according to the sheriff ’s office. The state trooper deployed a spike strip, which damaged one of the truck’s tires. The driver kept going and eventually exited the freeway onto State Route 531, then turned onto State Route 9.

The driver pulled into a gas station parking lot at 164th Street SE. As troopers approached the vehicle, the driver attempted to assault them with his vehicle, according to the sheriff ’s office. A trooper fired on the 50-year-old driver and injured him, according to the sheriff ’s office. The suspect was taken into custody.

The driver was discharged from Harborview Medical Center on Dec. 18, and was booked into the Snohomish County Jail for second-degree assault and attempting to elude law enforcement.

How to control holiday weight gain

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Anyone who’s been on a diet has experienced the frustration of trying to maintain a weightloss program during the holidays.

Because food is the focus of many holiday celebrations, it can be a real challenge to a dieter’s willpower.

Our bodies are set to maintain weight within a certain range. That weight range is at least partly determined by our genetic makeup.

Genetic makeup refers to certain traits that we inherit from our parents.

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Whatever changes you make, ask your family members and friends to respect your choices and to refrain from tempting you with other holiday goodies.

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After 30 years, Scoreboard Pub prepares for change

By SHAKIRA ERICKSEN For The Mirror

Scoreboard Pub, which has been a fixture in Federal Way for the past 30 years, will be changing hands and changing its name.

The Scoreboard, located at 1200 S. 324th St., was founded in 1982 by Ron Zaffino and Steve Hanson, and was one of the first sports bars in Federal Way. Over the years, the Scoreboard has employed local residents and students while retaining a philosophy of purchasing locally as often as possible.

The new management intends to continue with this tradition. The buyers of Scoreboard Pub include local residents Jason Bosshart, Rob Sides of R.E. Sides Landscaping, and Janae Webb, an administrator at Salty’s at Redondo.

Zaffino and Hanson both grew up in Federal Way and attended Federal Way High School. Webb and Sides also grew up in Federal Way, while Bosshart hails from Kent.

“Rob, Jason and Janae are about as smart as it comes and their goal is to carry on with the Scoreboard’s standards of excellence,” Zaffino said.

While Bosshart and Webb have had careers in the service industry, Sides comes in on the business part. Bosshart said that they were already looking to open a place of their own when the idea of buying the Scoreboard became a reality.

“We’re just local people

that grew up in this area and are taking over a place that we’ve been going to for the last 16 to 17 years,” Sides said. “We have fantastic memories there.”

“It’s a place that we love,” Webb said. “It’s been a neat last 6 to 7 months, and it’s going to be an exciting next 40 years.”

The decision to sell the pub came to Zaffino after a visit to Salty’s at Redondo.

“I stopped by Salty’s to see if their chowder was as good as ours and to see if their Irish Whiskey tasted just like ours,” Zaffino said. He began chatting with Bosshart, Salty’s head bartender, who mentioned an interest in buying the Scoreboard if Zaffino decided to sell.

“Well, that meant we had to schedule a round of golf,” Zaffino said. “A couple of rounds of golf later and we’d gotten serious regarding an acquisition that is comfortable for both parties.”

Zaffino said that the Scoreboard has weathered the economic onslaught thanks to loyal patrons, a loyal staff and zero debt.

Zaffino said that this group of buyers would be as close to perfect as could be arranged.

Aside from carrying on the Scoreboard tradition, the new owners want to expand and add a few features of their own. Scoreboard Pub’s name will be changed to R-Jay’s Scoreboard, which reflects the names of the three new owners.

Scoreboard will also remain open until 1 a.m. daily.

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Bosshart said the menus will retain the best-selling and classic Scoreboard dishes. Sides said they want to take above-average bar food and combine it with fine dining service.

“Just because it’s a sports bar does not mean we can’t be giving people that same treatment you’d be getting in fine dining,” Sides said.

“People want to go spend money and they deserve to be treated well.”

The new management will also add more TVs

and redecorate parts of the bar. Some plans include redecorating the back pool area. There are currently four pool tables, which they would take down to two, and replace with couches and love seats and, of course, more TVs. “We really want that to be an area where people go and watch games,” Sides said.

Zaffino relinquishes his ownership with mixed feelings. Zaffino will be 64 in January and plans to retire.

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selves, the money was just OK,” Zaffino said. “The job was never boring, often challenging and often, very often, very funny because there’s a lot of funny people in our community. It has been extremely easy to go to work every day.”

The changing of hands is intended to cause as little disruption as possible, with Scoreboard remaining open during the transition.

There will be a “Passing on the Pub” ceremony on Jan. 5. The grand opening ceremony is scheduled for Jan. 11.

The grand opening will be one giant party, Sides said. The event will feature

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by law to create budget proposals based only on existing revenue streams. If Gregoire and her staff held only to that requirement, a number of severe cuts would have been included in the budget, including the closure of state parks, the elimination of the state’s food assistance program, reduction in funding to school districts, and $52 million in across-the-board cuts to public colleges and universities.

www.federalwaymirror.com “We have cut billions of dollars in spending and made major reforms since the state of the Great Recession,” she said. “A budget that relies only on existing revenue would not only jeopardize essential services — I’m convinced it would hinder our economic recovery.”

In the proposed budget, the state is projected to save $20 million due to the creation of the Department of Enterprise Services in 2011, which merged five different departments into a

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Sidney F. Cox passed away at St. Francis Hospital on Tuesday, December 4th at the age of 91. Husband, father, grandfather, step-grandfather, engineer and craftsman, he was born in Portland, Oregon on February 11, 1921 to Frank and Zelia Cox. Sid moved to the Seattle area as a young man to work for Boeing during World War II. After the war he attended the University of Washington, earning his degree in mechanical engineering while working at Boeing. He retired from Boeing in 1986.

Sid married Joyce Annette Reehling in 1947. They resided in Bellevue where they raised their children, instilling in them his love of snow skiing and learning.

After divorcing in the 1970s, Sid married Mary Jane Hartman in 1981 and they enjoyed 19 happy years together.

Preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane, and his sister Ardith Cox Rynning and her husband Joel, Sid is survived by his four children, Jeffrey (Debra), Gregory (Kathy), Patricia (Marla), and Carol, two stepchildren, and ten grandchildren and step-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, December 21st at 2:00 pm at Genesis Global Spiritual Center, 233 South 156th Street, Burien, WA 98148. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the South King Firefighters Foundation, 31617 1st Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003. The family is deeply grateful for the services they provided to Sid. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online by visiting www.bonneywatson.com

• Julie Suzanne Kathan • Julie Suzanne Kathan, 54, of Federal Way, died Sunday, December 16, 2012 of brain cancer. Julie was born in Pensacola, Florida on July 25, 1958. She spent the majority of her youth in Miami, Florida until she moved to Washington when she was 23. There she met her husband and soul mate Jeff Kathan.

They were married on February 26, 1988. They have two daughters, Brittni 24, and Dayna 22 and one step-daughter, Brandee, 30.

Julie was well known in the Federal Way community through her work as a real estate agent. She was vivacious and loved sunshine and wearing high heels, no matter what season it was. She loved music and could recite any lyrics she had heard at the drop of a hat. Her smile lit up the room and she had an infectious laugh. Julie loved to dance and did so often. She loved her three longhaired Chihuahuas - Rocky, Coco, and Chachi. Julie was a passionate woman, who cared deeply about her family.

She is survived by her husband Jeff; her daughters Brittni and Dayna Kathan; her step-daughter Brandee Kathan; her mother Ruby Forehand; and her brother David Padgett. There will be a private service on the morning of Saturday, December 22, 2012, followed by a public service from 3:30-6 pm at the Temple Theater located at 47 Saint Helens Ave. Tacoma, Washington.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to HEADRUSH a non-profit organization dedicated to finding a cure for brain cancer (headrushwisconsin.org).

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The governor plans on It’s also projected the getting the ball rolling state will save $140 million on funding education by through Medicaid expanmaking a $1 billion “down sion efforts, which relates to payment” for the 2013-15 the implementation of the budget.

Affordable Care Act. About Last year, the State $57 million is being saved Supreme Court decided through cuts to local govthat the state had not been ernments, and over $360 meeting its constitutional million will be saved by requirement to fully fund suspending Initiative 732, education. In response, which deals with annual state lawmakers promised cost-of-living adjustments to increase state funding for for teachers. basic education by $3.4 On the revenue billion by 2017-19. side, Gregoire is Gregoire plans STATE proposing the to make the “down repeal of a fuel tax payment” by “prouse exemption that posing a wholesale would have cost the excise tax on gasoline state a projected $63 and diesel fuel that would million in the 2013-15 bien- gradually increase over the nium. She also proposes the next three biennia to evenextension of the Hospital tually fund the entire pupil Safety Net Assessment, an transportation budget.” inpatient fee that was creBy using those tax dolated in 2010 and is expected lars, more money will be to raise $276 million over freed up from the state’s the next two years.

General Fund to cover the The proposal does other costs associated with include some new spendeducation. ing, according to Gregoire’s She is also proposing the office, with most of it extension of two 2010 taxes, directed toward education. a business and occupation $50 million is earmarked surcharge and a beer tax for increasing enrollment surcharge, to help generin the state’s early learnate funds for education. ing programs, while $20 According to Gregoire’s million will be spent toward office, the fuel tax would increasing STEM (science, raise $367 million over the technology, engineering next two years, and the tax and math) opportunities at extensions would raise $636 public colleges and univermillion. sities.

“My proposed budget Along with this, Gregoire offers both a solution to the is proposing $19 million to current budget shortfall and help the state’s underfunded a solid start on meeting our parks system. obligations under McCleary Gregoire is also propos(the education court case),” ing $501 million toward she said. “This plan is a senprojects aimed at cleaning sible, sustainable budget for up and protecting Puget Governor-elect Inslee and Sound. the Legislature to consider

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Federal Way city spokesman Chris Carrel said the governor’s proposal is a first step in the right direction in getting the state and cities back on sound financial footing.

“Governor Gregoire’s budget proposal is a serious attempt to address some of the significant fiscal challenges the state continues to face,” he said. “What we don’t know is whether the incoming Governor Inslee, or the Legislature, will adopt any of those ideas on their own, as they grapple with the state budget during the 2013 legislative session.”

Carrell said the city will continue to push for the restoration of liquor excise tax funds, which in the past had put approximately $450,000 into the city’s coffers on an annual basis.

Carrel also indicated the city will attempt to work with other Washington state cities, and the Legislature, to ensure that no further funding reductions are seen in the upcoming years.

Even with budgetary issues looming for all levels of government, Carrel said the city is in a good position to be represented in Olympia.

“Fortunately for the City of Federal Way and its residents, we are represented by an outstanding, informed leader in the Senate, with Senator (Tracey) Eide,” he said, “and our two new state representatives, Roger Freeman and Linda Kochmar, who are well-versed on city priorities from their service on the city council.”

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Earlier this month, the Washington State Attorney’s General Office settled a lawsuit brought by the website Backpage against Washington state, citing a judge’s decision, and the difficulty of a possible appeal, as the reason for settling with the site.

“We disagree with Judge Martinez,” Attorney General Rob McKenna said, referencing the U.S. District Court judge who sided with the website, citing free speech concerns over the site’s ability to advertise child prostitution. McKenna said that unless Congress revises section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (CDA), an appeal would be too costly.

“We do not believe that advertisements for a service illegal in every state — prostitution — are protected by the Constitution. That part of his decision would likely be overturned upon appeal,” he said. “It is unfortunate because of this ruling, Backpage will continue to profit for sex ads for kids and others. Congress must revisit the CDA in order to close a loophole

that allows companies such as Backpage to make millions in advertising an illegal service that takes a particularly devastating toll on children.”

All of this came in response to the passage of Senate Bill 6251 in Washington state, which was aimed at protecting children by adding new penalties for posting ads featuring minors.

According to the AG’s office, hundreds of cases of child prostitution and sex trafficking have been traced back to Backpage’s ads. Backpage charges $5 for ads to be posted to its site, and has been heavily criticized for the number of ads that end up featuring minors. In the Dec. 6 settlement, it was decided that the state will pay $200,000 in attorneys fees to Backpage, and also work with the Legislature to repeal SB 6251. McKenna hopes Washington state legislators will continue the fight, he said.

“Washington state lawmakers, Republicans and Democrats alike, are national leaders on this important issue,” he said.

“I encourage them to keep the pressure on Backpage and other sex trafficking profiteers.”

According to the Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE), the state’s recycling participation rate reached a record high of 50.7 percent in 2011, far outpacing the national average of 34 percent recorded in 2010.

DOE tracks recycling participation because of a 1989 law that set the benchmark of having a recycling participation rate of 50 percent or higher.

According to the DOE, the total amount of municipal waste recycled by state residents increased by more than 186,000 tons last year, a 4 percent increase from 2010.

Broken down to the micro level, DOE indicates that equals out to 3.54 pounds of waste collected for recycling per person, the highest rate since DOE began tracking the statistic in 1986.

The amount of waste diverted from landfills to other uses, such as recycling, increased from 54.3 percent in 2010 to 57.2 percent in 2011.

Along with this, DOE’s data showed that recycling rates increased for cardboard, newspaper, metals and electronics. Metals accounted for more than half of the increase in recycling.

The DOE notes that less wood was collected for recycling in previous years.

“The goal of Washington state’s solid and hazardous waste plan is to prevent waste and toxics whenever we can,” said DOE director Ted Sturdevant in a news release. “We appreciate all the efforts of all of our partners, from individuals to local governments to private entities, who help

keep valuable resources out of landfills.”

All of this adds up to a lesser impact on the environment, according to DOE. These efforts eliminated 3.2 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions, or the equivalent of keeping 1.9 million cars off of roads. All the recycling saved 1.9 million British Thermal Units (BTUs) of energy, which is

equal to saving 1.1 billion gallons of gas.

“Reducing and recycling waste have economic, environmental and public health benefits for our state’s residents,” Sturdevant said. “It protects our water and reduces our exposure to toxic chemicals, which lowers health risks. And it can build a clean, green economy for Washington’s future.”

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As children we all waited in dire anticipation of the presents, gifts and love that showed up under our trees. As adults we now see this through older eyes, but the Karen Henry anticipation is still alive. Your staff at the Mirror is wishing that you find the same this Christmas season.

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On Dec. 14, Decatur High School hosted “A Night of Winter Wishes” for students and parents from six elementary feeder schools (Twin Lakes, Olympic View, Green Gables, Adelaide, Brigadoon and Silver Lake).

With vision provided by Decatur senior Jordan Crahan and support of numerous student leaders from ASB, clubs and programs, “A Night of Winter Wishes”

delivered an exciting night designed around building community.

Activities during the event included free pictures with Santa (advanced photography student Keelin Everly-Lang), snowflake creation, story telling/reading, magic show (senior Balin Lusby) and an appearance from the Decatur Santa Gator (senior Caitlan Meyers).

One of the highlights of the night, on a day in which we as a nation were faced with unimaginable tragedy was in reading one

of the “Dear Santa” letters from a first-grade author at Brigadoon Elementary.

She wrote that she wished Santa would pick up the 20 students who died and give them a ride in his sleigh.

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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.

Wild Waves is open for the holidays: Holiday with Lights will transform Wild Waves Theme Park into a nighttime holiday wonderland. 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 will receive free admission. Discount tickets are available for $12.99 plus tax online at WildWaves.com or at Safeway locations. Families with children ages 3 and under are free.

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 Road. To learn more, 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.”

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The show runs through Dec. 22 at the Knutzen Family Theatre, 3200 SW Dash Point Road. To learn more, call (253) 661-1444 or visit www. centerstagetheatre.com Food, toys and clothes: Jump Start Espresso is holding a charity drive 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 22 at 27404 Pacific Highway S. Toys, clothes and food will be collected for the Federal Way Food Bank and Multi-Service Center. There will be prize giveaways, free hot chocolate for kids, and free photos in front of a Christmas tree. Contact (206) 255-0303.

Holiday Camp at the Federal Way Community Center: With winter break approaching, the Federal Way Community Center offers a safe place for children ages 5 to 15. The camp will be in session weekdays from Dec. 26-28 and Jan. 2-4. Activities include swimming, rock climbing, crafts, games and songs. Daily rate is $40; three days for $96; or all six days for $187. Contact Gina Shaw: (253) 835-6924 or Gina.Shaw@cityoffederalway.com.

Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden: Winter visitors to the garden will be treated to silhouettes of deciduous trees, an extensive conifer collection, swelling buds and the beautiful 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.

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, contact Karla at (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 gathers 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.

Tax prep: Volunteers are needed for a free tax prep site in Federal Way and throughout King County.

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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 Way Coalition Against Trafficking invites the community to attend the second annual all-city forum, which runs 7 to 9 p.m. Jan. 9 at City Hall. Learn more at www. fwcat.org.

Federal Way Chorale: Auditions will be held 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 12 at Thomas Jefferson High School. To schedule an audition, call (253) 250-3326. The group’s spring concert will feature Schubert’s “Mass in G,” Rutter’s “Feel

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Art history class: The next seven-week session will focus on Italy and begins Jan. 15. Classes run 9:30 a.m. to noon Tuesdays.

Fee is $55 for non-Village Green residents. Contact Jane Fitch: (253) 952-7714.

Free health and safety fair: City of Federal Way event runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 26 at the community center, 876 S. 333rd St., and features health screenings and informational resources for improving the health and safety of individuals and families. St. Francis Hospital is a sponsor.

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The best Christmas gift is a successful marriage remote-controlled helicopters — all the typical offerings you might expect to find in a typical shopping mall — yet none of them seemed to be a perfect fit for anyone on my gift list.

Tired of wandering aimlessly from store to store with no inspiration, I bought a cup of coffee and decided to sit and watch the crowds.

I saw groups of teenagers laughing as they made their way down the crowded corridors, each one engaged in their own little world of social media and oblivious to those around them.

I watched as parents struggled to maintain their sanity as they corralled their toddlers and led them away from various shops amid their screams of “Mine!” and “I want that, mommy!”

I saw shop owners peddling their wares, exaggerating features and benefits as they tried to make a sale.

Lines were forming at cash registers and credit cards were swiped at a rapid pace in every direction. Yet everywhere I looked, I saw one thing in common.

Frustration and fatigue. Faces were long and weary as shoppers bumped into one another as they loaded up with toys and gifts.

Where was the joy? Where’s the “peace on Earth” and the holiday spirit? Has Christmas become a season of obligatory gift-giving and budget-busting angst?

I realized at that moment that there is no gift I could find in the mall that would be the “perfect gift” or that could satisfy everyone on my list.

As I finished my gingerbread latte, I decided that this year, I will give a gift to my family that is more valuable than anything the mall has to offer and more costly than anything on my list.

To my wife, I will give the gift of unconditional love and commitment. To my kids, the gift of security and family.

I am convinced that one of the best gifts I could give my children is an amazing marriage between their mother and me. The security of knowing that their mom and dad are passionately in love and committed to each other is a gift that will keep giving throughout the year and through their entire

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This morning I circled the mall several times, seeking the elusive parking stall nearest the mall entrance that would minimize the amount of rain drops I needed to dodge.

Realizing it was a futile effort, I chose a spot on the outskirts of the parking lot. I trudged my way through ever-widening puddles and driving rain, soaking my feet and clothes, all the while trying to remember why I refuse to carry an umbrella.

Upon reaching the mall entrance, I passed by the old familiar sight of a bell-ringer and a red kettle. But this time I didn’t receive the hearty “Merry Christmas!” greeting. In fact, not even a more politically-correct “Happy Holidays!” was uttered as I passed the stoic volunteer.

For the next few hours I wandered aimlessly through the chain stores and assorted specialty shops looking for the best gift — a gift that grabbed my attention and fit my budget.

Jewelry, ugly sweaters, cell phones, skin care products,

lives.

Because I know that one important factor in a successful marriage is the commitment to spending quality time together, I will carve time out of my day to focus on my wife and my kids. I will give them what they desperately want and need, even if they are unwilling to admit it.

You may want to consider adding this gift to your gift list as well.

It won’t cost you a dime, but the value is priceless.

Every situation will be different, so I can’t tell you what would be right for you. Work schedules, school schedules, sports, activities, and other responsibilities on your time will dictate what is right for your particular situation.

The “when” is not the important part. It’s the doing. Set aside time for your spouse. Just the two of you. Quiet time together is an important aspect of an amazing marriage and one that you will recognize the benefits of immediately.

The amount of time isn’t even that important initially. If all you can carve out is five to ten minutes, start there. As you recognize

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Mirror’s All-City Girls Soccer Team Basketball: No. 2 Eagles steamroll Puyallup, GK Beamer girls get off to best start in school history with two blowout wins

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boys and girls club enrolling for pee wee kickers soccer The Federal Way Boys and Girls Club is currently enrolling youth ages 3 to 5 for the 2013 Pee Wee Kickers Soccer program.

This is a new program and focuses on physical and social interaction for young children.

Small goals and soccer balls are used to pass, dribble and shoot. Classes are taught by knowledgable and reliable staff, whose priority is to see that the kids are having fun and getting physical and social interaction.

The class is co-ed and is seven classes long. Registration for Session 1 runs through Jan. 6.

Session 1 runs Jan. 8 to Jan. 29, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 to 10 a.m. The program cost is $50 and registration can be done online at www.fwbgc. org or in-person at the Club, 30815 8th Ave. S. For more information, contact Athletic Director Dolan Holt at (253) 681-6514 or email dholt@ positive.org.

Federal Way senior midfielder Bianca Arizpe was a first-team, All-SPSL South Division selection after finishing with five goals for the Eagles, who were the lone team from Federal Way to play in the postseason. casey olson, The Mirror

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Forwards Gabriela Pelogi, Federal Way The sophomore had another monster season for the Eagles.

Pelogi tallied 17 goals and six assists to lead Federal Way into the postseason with a 9-3-6 record.

Pelogi was a first-team, All-SPSL South selection by the league’s coaches for the second season in a row. As a freshman, Pelogi also led the Eagles in scoring with seven goals.

Megan Anderson, Beamer The junior was the Titans’ second-leading scorer this season with eight goals and four assists.

Anderson was a second-team, All-SPSL South selection as a

forward.

Last season, she played as more of a defender and finished with seven goals and five assists and was also a second-teamer.

Sydney Slagg, Federal Way The senior captain was the Eagles’ secondleading scorer this season with six goals and four assists.

Slagg was a second-team, All-SPSL South Jenny Hoefel selection.

Midfielders

Jenny Hoefel, Beamer The senior was a first-team, all-state player a season ago and she didn’t disappoint during her final season for the Titans. Hoefel

led Beamer in scoring with 10 goals and four assists. She tallied two goals during a 3-0 win over Spanaway Lake on Sept. 29 and was a first-team, All-SPSL South selection by the league’s coaches.

As a junior, Hoefel finished with 18 goals and seven assist and was the Most Valuable Player in the SPSL South.

Bianca Arizpe, Federal Way The senior was a solid option in the middle of the field for the Eagles this season. Arizpe finished with five goals and was a first-team, All-SPSL South selection. She is also one of the top wrestlers in the state during the winter season.

Jenna Floyd, Beamer The senior was a first-team, All-SPSL South selection in the [ more all-city soccer page 22 ]

Malik Montoya led the secondranked and unbeaten Federal Way Eagles boys basketball team to an 80-61 win over the Puyallup Vikings Tuesday.

The sophomore poured in a careerhigh 24 points to lead four Eagles in double figures.

Federal Way (7-0 SPSL South) used an impressive second quarter to open up a close game. The Eagles outscored Puyallup, 28-16, in DeeShawn Tucker the second quarter.

Brayon Blake finished with 19 points and D’Londo Tucker and DeeShawn Tucker both finished with 12.

The Eagles also beat Graham-Kapowsin, 68-24, on the road Saturday.

DeeShawn Tucker led four Federal Way players in double figures with 19 points. Adrian Davis finished with 14, Blake had 13 and D’Londo Tucker chipped in 12 for the Eagles.

Beamer — The Titans got a careerhigh 35 points from Juwan Flowers during a 76-45 blowout win over Graham-Kapowsin Tuesday. Beamer (6-2 overall, 4-2 SPSL South) jumped all over the Eagles in the first quarter, taking a 22-8 lead.

Bogdon Blivenyuk finished with 15 points and Trey Burch-Manning had 13 points.

Jefferson — The Raiders (5-2 overall, 4-2 SPSL North) dropped their second [ more basketball page 23 ]

Baseball: Barnette back to Japan TJ grad will spend next two years in Tokyo; Travis Ishikawa inks minor league deal with Orioles

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Jefferson grad Tony Barnette signed a new two-year contract to pitch for the Yakult Tokyo Swallows. courtesy photo

Tony Barnette is set to spend another two years playing professional baseball in Japan. The Thomas Jefferson High School graduate reportedly inked a deal to remain with the Yakult

Tokyo Swallows of Japan’s Central League.

According to MLBtraderumors. com, the right-handed pitcher signed a two-year, $3.2 million contract.

Barnette recently completed his third season with the Swallows and it was easily his best in Japan.

As the Swallows’ closer, Barnette saved 33 games during the 2012 season with an impressive 1.82 earnedrun average. The 29-year-old was voted into the Japan League all-star series.

The Yokult Tokyo Swallows finished 68-65 and in third place in the Central

League. The Yomiuri Giants won the league with a 86-43 record.

Barnette originally signed a oneyear deal with the Swallows on Jan. 7, 2010, after a steady rise through the minor league system of the Arizona Diamondbacks’ organization.

The Diamondbacks drafted the right-handed pitcher in the 10thround in 2006 following a stellar career at Arizona State University.

He started out in rookie ball in 2006, pitched in the Single-A Midwest League in 2007, the Double-A Southern League in ‘08 and spent the entire [ more baseball page 23 ]

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who finished second at 160 pounds at the Class 4A state tournament a season The top-ranked Decatur ago, won his first three Gators continued their matches before losing to impressive early season eventual champion, Chanby finishing 10th at the dler Rogers from Mead, in massive Tri-State Wresthe semifinals. Karis went tling Tournaent on to beat Coeur at North Idaho d’Alene’s Hudson College in Coeur Staub in the third/ d’Alene Saturday. fourth match by The tournament forfeit. featured 64 of the Rowland top wrestling teams Gaydosh, who from Washington, finished second Idaho and Oregon. at last year’s Mat Nick Karis “This is a very Classic, also had tough, high-caliber a strong tourtournament,” said Decatur nament in Idaho. The head coach Mike Bressler.

170-pounder ended up “Several national chamin fourth place at the Tripions and place winners, State. as well as dozens of state Gaydosh lost in the champions were wrestling semifinals to University’s in the tournament.”

Tanner Orndorff in heartHermiston High breaking fashion, 3-2.

School from Oregon Gaydosh was then pinned won the team title after

by Graham-Kapowsin’s Joe crowning four individual Gomez in the third/fourth champions and placing match. a grand total of nine in The other Gator to place the top-eight. The Gators’ in Idaho was heavyweight highest finisher was senior Kyle Gleed, who finished Nick Karis, who finished fifth. Gleed was beaten up in third place in the in the opening round extremely competitive

by Coeur d’Alene’s Matt 170-pound bracket. Karis, James, forcing him into the

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He then beat Kuna High School’s JC English, 4-2, to earn fifth place.

The Gators were voted the No. 1 team in the state

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Decatur garnered 133 points, followed by University (131) and Bonney Lake (101). Karis, Gleed and 120-pounder Leviticus Arizpe are all the topranked individuals in their weight classes.

Federal Way — Behind six weight-class winners, the Federal Way Eagles captured the team title at Nathan Hale’s Barry Knott Classic Saturday. The Eagles got individual crowns from Alex Davidson (106), Brandon Henderson (113), Daniel Song (120), Andrzej Hughes (195), Koby Craig (220) and Rod Jones (285).

Federal Way finished with 232 points, right in front of Roosevelt’s 140 and third-place Sumner’s 137.

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Dame before being drafted in the third round by the Kansas City Chiefs in 1994.

He spent four seasons with the Chiefs, catching 103 passes for 1,406 yards and 10 touchdowns.

After his football career, Dawson has worked in the pro personnel departments for the Seattle Seahawks and, currently, the Tennessee Titans.

As for an “old timer,” another Federal Way High School graduate who had a solid career in professional sports was Dan Spillner. The right-handed pitcher finished with 75 career wins and 50 saves for the San Diego Padres, Cleveland Indians and Chicago White Sox during an 11-year career that ended in 1985.

But, from my barstool, the moniker of best athlete in the history of Federal Way has to go to Henderson. The 2001 Decatur grad is the reigning Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight champion and considered one of the best pound-for-pound, mixed-martial arts fighters in the world.

Henderson just defended his 155-pound title by dominating No. 1 contender Nate Diaz on the biggest stage the sport has ever had, on national television on FOX inside KeyArena two weeks ago.

And it’s not like UFC fighters don’t get respect from other athletes around sports. Just ask All-Pro wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald from the Arizona Cardinals who the best athletes in the world are.

“Fighters are the toughest, hands down,” Fitzgerald told Sports Illustrated. “Their livelihood depends on how they can take a punch and throw one. There’s no other job like that, besides boxing. They’re as mentally tough as they come. Our game is different: you don’t have to worry about getting punched and kicked.”

And in a sport where the so-called “best fighters in the world” get caught with a punch or kick and lose, Henderson hasn’t.

Since joining the UFC, Henderson is a perfect 6-0 with impressive wins over top contenders like Mark Bocek, Jim Miller, Clay Guida, two victories over former champ Frankie Edgar and his recent decision over Diaz.

In total, Henderson is 17-2 during his entire MMA career and also held the World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) lightweight championship for over a year. At 29, Henderson has a lot of good years left in the UFC and could go down as one of the best ever if his dominating run continues.

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Decatur senior Rowland Gaydosh finished in third place at 195 pounds at the massive Tri-State Wrestling Tournament in Coeur d’Alene for the top-ranked Gators. casey olson, The Mirror

Just in case the Mayans were right and the world ends today, I wanted to answer a question that has been knocking around in my head for the last week: Who is the greatest athlete to ever come out of Federal Way? It’s actually a pretty tough question to answer and a debate that is best held when sitting on a barstool, sipping on your favorite beverage.

But as the sports editor of the Federal Way newspaper, my barstool is a little taller than yours.

The city has produced some top-shelf athletic talent in the not-so-distant past. Professional athletes like Donny Marshall, Travis Ishikawa, Kelyn Rowe and Lamar Neagle have all graduated from high schools in Federal Way during the past 20 years.

Marshall played five years in the NBA after a stellar career at UConn. Ishikawa is entering his seventh season in Major League Baseball. Rowe was drafted third overall into the MLS after being named Pac-12 Player of the Year. Neagle has tallied seven MLS goals in the past two seasons.

But, for me, the title of Federal Way’s best athlete comes down to four: Apolo Ohno, Michael Dickerson, Lake Dawson and Benson Henderson.

In terms of accomplishments alone, Ohno is the one to beat. The short track speed skater is an eight-time medalist (two gold, two silver and four bronze), making him the most decorated American Winter Olympic athlete of all time. Not too shabby.

Ohno, who started training at Pattison’s West Skating Center, could also be called a two-sport athlete, if you want to call ballroom dancing a sport. Ohno won the fourth season of the reality show “Dancing with the Stars,” with an unbelievable freestyle dance to Young MC’s “Bust a Move.”

In terms of pure athleticism, Dickerson tops the list, without much question. The 6-foot-5 shooting guard was a beast during his high school days at Decatur and Federal Way, one of the best preps to ever put on a uniform in Washington.

Dickerson went on to win the 1997 NCAA national championship at the University of Arizona before being drafted 14th overall in the 1998 NBA Draft. He averaged 18.2 points a game during the 1999-2000 season for the Vancouver Grizzlies and 16.3 the next season.

But Dickerson’s professional career was cut short in 2003 after severe hamstring and groin injuries.

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Last season, Floyd was a secondteam, All-SPSL South selection after finishing with five goals and five assists for Beamer.

Sierra Shugarts, Decatur The Gator junior was one of the fastest players in the SPSL 3A Division. Shugarts was an honorable mention pick by the league’s coaches despite not scoring a goal for Decatur, who finished 2-11-0 on the year.

Defenders Taylor Crace, Beamer The junior was a first-team, All-SPSL South selection by the league’s coaches after a solid season for the Titans. The Beamer defense finished with four shutouts on the year and didn’t allow more than three goals in a game all season.

Kaitlyn Bird, Jefferson The sophomore was the Raiders’ best defender all season long, despite the team finishing 2-13-1 in the SPSL North. Bird was a second-team, All-SPSL North selection by the league’s coaches.

Chandler Mader, Federal Way The junior was a second-team, All-SPSL South selection after leading the backline of the Eagle defense all season long. Mader finished with one gold and one assist on the year.

Goalkeeper Sarah Shimer, Federal Way The University of Washingtonbound senior was a rock in the back of the Eagles’ defense this season. Shimer finished with an amazing nine shutouts on the season and was the first-team, AllSPSL South goalkeeper.

The Federal Way defense allowed only 15 goals during its entire 18-game season.

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Federal Way Football Club (FWFC) Rec Division 2’s under-11 Wolverines finished both their 2012 spring and fall seasons undefeated.

The team includes Sierra Newman, Lara Prato, Madison Hooven, Erin Frederickson, Kristen Wolf, Jayden Raas, Clayre Robinson, Aleah Alley, MacKenzie Steed, Sarah Frederickson, Sophia Sullivan-Pollard, Mia Baukol, Leyna Wiley and Kayla Amadi. The team is coached by Brad Alley and Andreas Raas.

• New rules for amateur mixed martial arts events begin next year to help keep athletes safe while competing in amateur events when the public is invited and admission is charged. The rules cover events held by training facilities, amateur sanctioning organizations, and promoters.

“Mixed martial arts is very popular, and there is a growing number of amateur mixed martial arts events being held in various venues without any oversight or safety rules in place for the athletes,” said Licensing Director Alan Haight. “Industry representatives proposed the legislation and worked hard to get it passed, and we have worked very closely with them to develop rules that will protect everyone involved in an event, especially the athletes.”

Event promoter Brian Halquist, a key supporter of the new legislation, said he believes athlete safety is the most important thing, and supporting the bill was the responsible thing for the industry to do.

“This was all about making the sport as safe as possible for participants, and we hopefully have prevented someone from being seriously hurt or even killed during an event with no rules and oversight,” said Halquist. “I am very proud that everyone in the industry came together and helped pass a bill that will make amateur events safer.”

The new rules take effect on Jan. 1, 2013, and will establish licensing requirements for event holders, officials and participants. They also will set license and renewal fees and introduce standard rules for competition and conduct.

To get more information about the new rules, go to: http://www.dol.wa.gov/business/

The Wolverines under-11 girls soccer team finished both their spring and fall seasons with unbeaten records. The team is coached by Brad Alley, who is assisted by Andreas Raas. courtesy legends photography athletics/. Anyone planning to host an event can contact DOL’s Professional Athletics Program at 360-664-6644 or by email at plssunit@dol.wa.gov.

• Federal Way native J.R. Celski is up for the United States Sports Academy’s Male Athlete of the Year award. The short track speedster is up for the award after winning the Sports Academy’s athlete of the month in October.

Other nominees are tennis player Novak Dokovic, LeBron James, Lionel Messi, Rory McIlroy, Miguel Cabrera, track and field’s Ashton Eaton, cyclist Bradley Wiggins, Usain Bolt, tennis player Andy Murray, Michael Phelps and Drew Brees.

Celski became the first and only short track speedster to break the 40-second barrier in the 500 meters. The 22-year-old set a world record of 39.973 in a World Cup final in Calgary in October.

To vote for the award, go to www.ussa.edu/ ballots/athlete-of-the-year.

• The Thomas Jefferson High School boys

basketball program will host the Raider Christmas Hoop Camp from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 22. The cost is $30 at the door. All campers must bring a sack lunch. It is open to boys and girls in second to eighth grade.

For more information, email head coach Kyle Templeton at kyle.j.templeton@gmail. com.

• The Federal Way Boys and Girls Club is currently enrolling youth ages 3 to 5 for the 2013 Little Dribblers Basketball. This is a new program and focuses on physical and social interaction for young children and an introduction into the game of basketball.

Small hoops and basketballs are used to pass, dribble and shoot. The class is co-ed and is seven classes long.

Registration for Session 1 runs through Jan. 6. Session 1 runs Jan. 7 to Jan. 30, Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 to 10 a.m. The program cost is $50 and registration can be done online at www.fwbgc.org or in-person.

For more information, contact Athletic Director Dolan Holt at (253) 681-6514 or email dholt@positive.org.

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2009 season playing for the Reno Aces of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League.

Barnette finished 14-8 with a www.nw-ads.com 5.79 earned-run average for Reno in 2009 before inking with the Swallows during the offseason.

Barnette’s 2012 is a far cry from how his journey to Japan began. In 2010, he was just 4-5 with a 5.99 ERA. He gave up 99 hits in 79 innings and struck out 70, mostly as a starter.

Barnette was eventually released by the Swallows after the season and he thought his Japan experiment was over.

But due to a variety of reasons, Barnette was re-signed by the Swallows on Jan. 12, 2011, for a second shot. The contract included a club option for 2012, which the Swallows picked up. The one-year extension is worth 58 million yen ($718,330 dollars).

In 2011, Barnette made the move into the Swallows’ bullpen and had an impressive year. He turned into one of the best set-up relievers in the league, notching 22 holds and two saves and had a solid 2.68 ERA in 48 games. He allowed only 43 hits in 47 innings pitched and struck out 54.

After graduating from TJ in 2002, Barnette moved on to pitch at Central Arizona Community College before a two-year stint at Arizona State, where he pitched at the 2005 College World Series.

The Swallows put Barnette and his wife, Hillary in a two-bedroom apartment in the Tokyo’s bustling Shinjuku district.

Travis Ishikawa Federal Way High School graduate Travis Ishikawa signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles Wednesday, according to the Baltimore Sun. After a solid season for the Milwaukee Brewers, the first baseman was outrighted to their TripleA club Nashville, last month.

Ishikawa declined the assignment and became a free agent.

The Orioles’ starting first baseman from a season ago, Mark Reynolds, signed with Cleveland earlier in the week. It looks like Ishikawa will be competing with veteran Chris Davis for the Travis Ishikawa starting first baseman role. Davis hit .270 with 33 home runs and 85 RBIs last year, playing mostly as an outfielder.

Ishikawa, 29, had a solid comeback season for Milwaukee in 2012.

The 6-foot-3, 225-pounder didn’t play a single Major League game in 2011 after a shoulder injury.

Ishikawa mostly served as a pinch-hitter and defensive replacement at first base for the Brewers after coming off the disabled list on June 25 after being sidelined for over a month with a left oblique strain.

The injury was a heart-breaker for Ishikawa. He had taken over as the Brewers’ starting first baseman after the team’s previous starter, Mat Gamel, suffered a torn ACL in

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his knee May 2 while chasing down a foul ball.

Ishikawa had played in 18 of the Brewers’ 21 games during the month of May before suffering the www.federalwaymirror.com oblique injury. The 2002 Federal Way grad had a huge game during an 8-0 win over the New York Mets on May 15. Ishikawa was 3 for 4 with two home runs and five RBIs. On the season, Ishikawa hit .257 with four home runs, 30 RBIs and 19 runs in 152 at bats.

The Brewers finished the season 83-79 and just five games back of the second wildcard berth from the National League.

After spending nine seasons with the San Francisco Giants, Ishikawa signed a minor league deal with the Brewers in December after shoulder surgery in June on his non-throwing arm. He suffered the injury while playing for the Fresno Grizzlies, the Giants’ AAA affiliate.

Ishikawa was hitting .251 with three home runs, 18 RBIs and 14 doubles in 56 games for the Grizzlies last season before the shoulder injury.

Ishikawa was a Giants’ draft pick out of Federal Way in 2002 and played 281 games for the team since 2006. He has a lifetime batting average of .264 with 19 home runs, 110 RBIs, 40 doubles in 740 at-bats for San Francisco and Milwaukee.

Ishikawa spent a bulk of the 2009 season as the Giants’ everyday first baseman after an impressive spring training. During that season, Ishikawa hit .261 with nine home runs and 39 RBIs in 120 regular season games.

SPSL North game Tuesday on scoring the Braves 16-0 during the road to Auburn, 62-56. the first quarter. Caylao-Do Jefferson led 50-47 entering continued her impressive first the fourth quarter, but were season for21, the2012 Titans[23] with a December outscored, 15-6, during the career-high 24 points. On the final eight minutes. year, Caylao-Do is averagDaryon James led TJ with 15 ing 14.7 points. Huff finished points, Tyshawn Webster-Piper with 15 points and Alexander finished with 12 and Deonte chipped in 14.

Anderson had 11.

Federal Way — The Eagles (7-2 overall, 5-2 SPSL South) Decatur — The Gators lost their second SPSL South dropped their first SPSL 3A game Tuesday to league-leadDivision game Tuesday night ing Puyallup, 74-58. Fedon the road to the Lakes Lanceral Way got 36 points from ers, 66-58. Decatur (2-3) led all-everything guard Raven 34-33 at halftime, but Lakes outscored the Gators, 33-24, in Benton. But Benton, who is averaging 28.0 points a game, the third and fourth quarters. was the only Eagle in double Decatur got 19 points from figures against the Vikings.

Jason Young and 16 from Federal Way beat GrahamKevin Locascio.

Kapowsin Saturday, 64-37.

Benton led four players in double figures with 16 points.

Jill Honrade finished with 15, The Todd Beamer TiMariyah Vonsaveng had 14 tans (7-0 overall, 6-0 SPSL and Kayla Smith ended up South) remained unbeaten with 11. with a 51-point win over the Jefferson — The Raiders Graham-Kapowsin Eagles (2-6 overall, 2-4 SPSL North) Tuesday, 58-7. The Titans, dominated the Auburn Trojans who are off to the best start Tuesday, 65-39. Jefferson was in the history of the program, led by the Piper sisters, who jumped out to a 28-2 lead after combined to score 40 points. the first quarter and took a Older sister, Jada Piper, 45-3 lead into the locker room poured in 22 points and at halftime.

Jaylynn Piper chipped in 18 Beamer was led by 15 points points for the Raiders. from freshman Quinessa Decatur — The Gators Caylao-Do, junior Megan (0-6) remained winless with Huff had 14 and freshman Nia a 43-17 loss to Lakeside Alexander chipped in 13.

Saturday in Seattle. Stephanie The Titans also blew away Maxwell scored 12 of DecaBethel Saturday, 67-37, outtur’s 17 points.

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Neu said the hardest part of any tragedy like Newtown is trying to help children cope with something inconceivable.

“The random nature of a sudden mass shooting can make us feel very vulnerable, particularly when innocent, vulnerable children are targeted,” he said. “As we try to cope with this reality, we can and must help our children cope.”

Neu and FWPS shared a number of thoughts on how to address the issue with children, no matter their age: • Monitor children’s television and Internet use.

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The superintendent and district suggest turning off any kind of devices that can access media, and suggest finding activities that the family can do together away from those devices.

• Maintain a normal routine.

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• Remain calm and reassuring. Children take their cues from adults.

• Be optimistic.

“The safety of our students and staff is our highest priority. It takes parents, students, staff and community working together to keep our schools safe places to learn,” Neu said.

Neu reminded Federal Way residents that if they ever see any suspicious, potentially illegal or unsafe activities taking place on school grounds, they should call the Safe Schools Tip line at (253) 945-7233.

Callers can remain anonymous if they wish.

Deputy Superintendent Mark Davidson echoed much of Neu’s sentiments.

“Safety of everybody on our campuses or any of our properties is always a first priority, and has been for as long as I can remember,” Davidson said. “The decisions we make, even decisions related to weather issues, are always based on that.”

Davidson noted the district has a security officer at every middle school in the district, except for the TAF Academy and Federal

Way Public Academy. The middle school security officers are complemented by three roaming officers who move throughout the district during their workday, which typically spans 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

“The security people are all employees of the district, and their focus is what happens at our schools and around the district,” he said.

“Obviously, this week, their highest priority is to be as visible as possible. We think that helps people feel better about an awful situation (Newtown).”

At the high schools in the district, Federal Way police officers provide security, and are known as School Resource Officers. The officers at the high schools sport their full complement of gear, including firearms and tasers. Davidson noted that the middle school security officers carry pepper spray and nothing else.

For Davidson, the role of school security at any level is about building healthy relationships between students, staff and any others who may come into contact with the district.

“If I summed up what we think the philosophy is that keeps schools safest, I’d say it’s about relationships.

If we look at all the events that occurred, whether they be from outside, or from current students, the one underlying factor that connects them all is mental health. It really is about mental health. And as far as students go, it’s about knowing how the kids are doing, which kids are hurting,” he said. “It’s about knowing your kids.”

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Federal Way. SECOND TEAM F Kasie Lough, Sr., Bethel; F Sydney Slagg, Jr., Federal Way; F Lexi Turner, Jr., Emerald Ridge; F Megan Anderson, Jr., Beamer; MF Jordan Narramore, So., Graham-Kapowsin; MF Lanie Vinson, Sr., Curtis; MF Morgan Roan, Jr., Rogers; MF Liz Griffith, So., Puyallup; MF Kerah Iyall, Fr., Bethel; MF Emily

LaRue, Fr., Graham-Kapowsin; D Jordanne Laky, Jr., Emerald Ridge; D Maggie Cox, Jr., Spanaway Lake; D Linsey Gardner, Sr., Puyallup; D Chandler Mader, Jr., Federal Way; D Elle Haver, So., Emerald Ridge; D Maryssa Beare, Sr., G-Kapowsin; GK Ashley Homer, Sr., Puyallup.

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Offensive MVP — Monica Whittfield, Enumclaw Defensive MVP — Katie Campbell, Peninsula FIRST TEAM F Emily Grodon, Auburn Mountainview; F Ashley Cade, Bonney Lake; MF Monica Whittfield, Enumclaw; MF Lindsey Hanbidge, Bonney Lake; MF Sophia Wagner, Auburn Mountainview; MF Madeleine Misterek,

SPSL 4A South MVP — Jessica Udovich, Puyallup Coach of Year — Matt White, Puyallup FIRST TEAM F Gabriela Pelogi, So., Federal Way; F Morgan Weaver, Fr., Curtis; F Kelsey Treat, Jr., Emerald Ridge; F Allison Shelton, Sr., Puyallup; MF Jessica Udovich, So., Puyallup;

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