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OPINION | Roegner: Prepare for a historic legislative session [4] Letters: Revolutionary response to the Czar of FW [4] CRIME BLOTTER | Unknown suspect shoves woman and steals her puppy [3] CALENDAR | Check out ‘Singing Valentines’ and a dining group for single seniors [7-8]

SPORTS | Eight student athletes from FRIDAY, FEB. 8, 2013 | 50¢ FWHS accept offers from colleges [12]

More students are homeless

For busy women, ‘me time’ recharges the spirit

FW schools have served 230 this year number of different reasons for this increase, such as the struggling job market, The Washington State increased housing costs and Office of the Superintenforeclosures. dent of Public Instruction In Washington, some in(OSPI) released some dustry towns like Everett or startling numbers earlier Shelton saw major employthis week regarding ers close their doors. students and homeThis has a disproporNEWS lessness. tionate effect on the According to local economy and OSPI, 27,930 stujob market, accorddents were reported as ing to OSPI. homeless for the 2011-12 In Federal Way, school school year. That marks a district transportation 5.4 percent increase from director Cindy Wendland is 2010-11, and a 46.7 percent tasked with tracking homeincrease from 2007-08. less students. According to School districts keep her numbers, Federal Way records of their homePublic Schools (FWPS) less students because of a is currently serving 208 federal law known as the homeless students, but has McKinney-Vento Act. served a total of 230 so far Districts have cited a [ more HOMELESS, page 20 ]

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By ANDY HOBBS editor@federalwaymirror.com

Forget about candy and flowers for that special woman in your life. The best Valentine’s Day gift is “me time.”

The stress and pressures of managing a family, career, relationships and households can overwhelm even the most skilled multi-taskers.

Women tend to place the needs and demands of loved ones — husbands, children, parents — above their own priorities.

In addition, women often feel guilty for taking time to recharge and improve themselves.

However, a little “me time” is the key to strengthening women’s spirits and overall health.

Long-term stress takes a toll on mental and physical health, leading to ailments such as depression, anxiety, high blood pressure, obesity through “emotional eating” and menstrual problems.

Multiple news reports also cite the health benefits of relaxation and stress reduction.

That’s where “me time” can help. Many women schedule that window of time early in the morning while their husbands and children are still sleeping.

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State’s first black political appointee had FW homestead

By ANDY HOBBS editor@fedwaymirror.com

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PREP BASKETBALL ACTION IN FEDERAL WAY Be sure to check federalwaymirror.com for the latest updates in boys and girls basketball.

Pictured: Todd Beamer junior Megan Huff blocks a shot by Federal Way’s Kayla Smith during the Titans’ win last Friday night at Beamer. Huff finished with 18 points. Read more about SPSL championship action in today’s sports section, starting on page 12. TODD DEARINGER, For The Mirror

As the nation honors Black History Month, there is a local connection to celebrate: Federal Way was home to Washington’s first black political appointee.

John Newington Conna is considered a key figure in Washington state’s early history. Born into slavery in 1836 in Texas, Conna served as a free man in an all-black Union regiment during the Civil War. In 1883, John and Mary Conna traveled by train from Kansas City to Tacoma. They settled on 157 acres in what is now

John Conna. PUBLIC DOMAIN PHOTO the Panther Lake area of Federal Way, near the present location of the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center on SW Campus Drive. [ more CONNA, page 20 ]

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Stabbing at Camelot Park From staff reports

A man called police at about 11:30 a.m.

Thursday to report he had been stabbed by an unknown assailant in Camelot Park, 29400 45th Place S., outside Federal Way city limits. According to the King County Sheriff ’s Office (KCSO), the man claimed the unknown assailant stabbed him and

then ran off into the wooded area of the park. Thomas Jefferson High School and Camelot Elementary were placed on a temporary lockdown as KCSO officers and Federal Way police searched the area for the victim’s alleged attacker.

According to the KCSO, the victim became uncooperative after police arrived, and claimed to have fallen on his own knife. As of noon Thursday, officers were still searching for the attacker.

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The Federal Way City Council unanimously approved a 10-year franchise agreement with Zayo Group LLC to allow that company to access city rights-of-way for the installation of fiber optic cables throughout Federal Way. Deputy Public Works Director Marwan Salloum gave a brief presentation to the council on Feb. 5.

“The franchise ordinance before you is similar and typical to other franchise ordinances we have with other utility providers,” Salloum said. “Zayo Group will be required to have $5 million in liability insurance, and a $500,000 performance bond for the period of the franchise agreement.”

Salloum said Zayo Group would also pay for the administrative costs of negotiating and administering the franchise agreement, which costs $1,000. While the addition of a fiber optic network is certainly

Driver escapes fire that charred vehicle transport truck Federal Way resident Scott Chase emailed this photo, taken by his wife Lesa, of charred vehicles in a local parking lot.

He inquired about the cause of the fire and whether the truck driver was OK. Here’s the lowdown: South King Fire and Rescue responded to a commercial vehicle fire at 7:09 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, at the Top Foods parking lot located off South 316th Street and Pacific Highway South. Fire crews found a commercial automobile transport truck loaded with nine passenger cars. Fire was coming from the engine compartment and engulfed a vehicle on the rack directly above the cab, according to SKFR. Three of the vehicles were damaged. The driver escaped unharmed from the sleeper section of the semi-truck, according to SKFR. COURTESY PHOTO a boon to the city, Salloum did point out that the fiber optic service provided by Zayo Group is considered “wholesale.”

“Their customers are

mainly cell phone companies, hospital(s), schools and large businesses. They will not be providing services to single-family homes,” he said.

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Man shoves woman, steals puppy CRIME

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Police Blotter Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: • Puppy thief: At 5:06 p.m. Feb. 1 in the 1900 block of SW Campus Drive, an unknown male approached a woman, pushed her to the ground, grabbed her puppy and took off running. He dropped the Boston terrier puppy about 20 or 30 feet away. The woman recovered her puppy, and no injuries were reported.

• Movie threat: At 11:48 p.m. Feb. 2 at 1928 S. Commons, a 911 caller reported that a male in a movie theater was intoxicated. The male made threats to kill people and complained about the movie being racist. The suspect was described as a 6-foot-2 black male wearing a black jacket and scarf. All movie theaters were checked, according to the report, and the suspect was not located.

• Rape: At 10:16 p.m. Feb. 2, a woman reported that she was sexually assaulted by a male roommate.

• Traffic accident: At 10:42 p.m.

Feb. 2 in the 2400 block of South Star Lake Road, officers responded to a traffic accident. One vehicle was on the sidewalk with major frontend damage. The other vehicle was turned over on its top in the middle of the street. Both drivers were taken to the hospital. A witness said he smelled alcohol on the driver who allegedly caused the collision. The driver was arrested and his blood was drawn for testing.

• Sliding glass door: At 10:48 a.m.

Feb. 2 in the 1800 block of SW 308th Place, a victim heard the screen on

her sliding glass door open in the living room. She walked out from her bedroom to see a young male with a stocky build and red-hooded sweatshirt walking away from the apartment patio. Nothing was reported stolen. The victim thinks she left her sliding glass door open.

• Punched over alcohol: At 5:18 a.m. Feb. 2 at the Safeway at 28810 Military Road S., a suspect selected four bottles of alcohol and one bottle of salsa. The cashier told him it was not the correct hours to sell alcohol.

The suspect ran from the cashier with the basket of items, exited the front door and punched another employee who was already standing outside. The employee complained of pain and a visible injury from the punch. The suspect dropped the basket and entered a waiting vehicle, which then fled the scene. Police located the suspects after an employee provided license plate information.

• Down with the devil: At 12:05 a.m. Feb. 2 at 2501 Gateway Center, a 911 call arrived from movie theater security guard regarding a man who was intoxicated, said phrases like “Down with the devil,” and did not know where he was.

• Man wears only shorts and one sock: At 11:02 p.m. Feb. 3 in the 2200 block of South 330th Street, an officer responded to the scene of a man who was yelling obscenities while two family members held him down. The man was wearing only shorts and one sock on a cold rainy night, and was bleeding from wounds caused by falling on the road and being held down. The man smelled of alcohol and was combative, according to the report. He was later detained in handcuffs so that he would not hurt himself or others.

• Kicked by boyfriend: At 10:55 p.m. Feb. 3 in the 2400 block of

South Star Lake Road, a woman reported that she had an argument with her live-in boyfriend. They have two kids in common. The boyfriend kicked her one time, but she had no pain or injuries and did not want to pursue assault charges. The boyfriend took their youngest child and drove away. She said he would not harm the child. Police contacted the boyfriend. No charges were reported.

• Fishtailing at Jack in the Box: At 10:46 p.m. Feb. 3 in the 2100 block of SW 336th Street, an officer observed a vehicle driving recklessly in the parking lot of Jack in the Box. The vehicle was traveling at high speeds and was fishtailing. The driver was arrested and cited for DUI. • Stolen tires: At 3:31 p.m. Feb. 3 at 34611 16th Ave. S., police received a report that a tan 1999 Jeep Cherokee pulled up in front of the Pep Boys auto store and stole four tires that were stacked in front of the building.

Total value of the tires was reported as $563.23. No suspects or license plate information was provided. The theft occurred with employees present, but they couldn’t stop it, according to the report.

• Super Bowl violence: At 3:02 p.m. Feb. 3 in the 28900 block of 28th Place South, police responded to two people in a verbal argument.

One was intoxicated and wanted the other to leave, but the other person refused to leave until a friend picked her up after the Super Bowl.

No injuries were reported, and the second person received a domestic violence pamphlet. At 3:57 p.m., police returned and arrested the first person for assault.

• Steering wheel club: At 2:40 p.m. Feb. 2 in the 33100 block of 1st Place SW, a victim reported her Honda was stolen from her complex.

The vehicle was equipped with a

steering wheel club.

• Whiskey thief: At 2:27 p.m. Feb. 3 at 32015 Pacific Highway S., a suspect was cited for shoplifting $21.98 worth of whiskey and trespassing at Rite Aid. The case was forwarded to the prosecutor.

• Slashed tires: At 1:10 p.m. Feb. 2 in the 33400 block of 41st Avenue SW, a victim reported that two tires on her vehicle had been slashed. She did not know the make and model of the tires, but estimated the cost of damage at $200. No witnesses or suspects were reported.

• Very, very drunk driver: At 1:31 p.m. Feb. 3 in the 33600 block of Pacific Highway South, a citizen reported seeing a man driving erratically, and followed the vehicle.

The officer caught up, stopped the vehicle and arrested the driver for DUI. The driver had blood-alcohol content (BAC) readings of 0.308 and 0.320, according to the report. The vehicle was impounded. The suspect was cited and released.

• Assault with a cane: At 11:54 a.m. Feb. 3 in the 1400 block of SW 312th Street, police responded to the scene of a disturbance involving a male and female who had been roommates for five years. A verbal argument turned physical when the male struck the female in the ankle one time with his cane. The assault caused bruising and swelling to her ankle, according to the report. The male was arrested for assault and booked into SCORE jail.

• Party foul: At 8:40 a.m. Feb. 3 in the 33000 block of 29th Avenue South, a victim said he hosted a party with friends and some of their friends. The victim was unable to find his wallet in the house, and later found the wallet in the front yard. He was missing his Social Security card, his debit card and $4 in cash. No witnesses or suspects were reported.

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Community Center adds value to city

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As Director of Parks, Public Works and Emergency Management for the City of Federal Way, I feel it is important that I respond to the letter written by Matthew Jarvis that was published in the Federal Way Mirror that claims the Federal Way Community Center (FWCC) loses $1.8 million annually.

To set the record straight, the FWCC from its conception had a planned subsidy. In 2003, a one percent utility tax increase was implemented for the purpose of funding the FWCC’s debt service, operations and capital reserves.

Over the past five years, that one percent utility tax averaged $1.65 million. Of that amount, $915,000 pays for the debt service on the facility.

In 2012, the operational subsidy totaled $425,000. Any remaining utility tax not used for debt service and operations, automatically rolls into the ending fund balance for capital reserves, which is essential to maintaining the facility and its equipment over time. At the end of 2012, the capital reserve fund is estimated at $1.2 million.

The staff of the Community Center has continually worked to improve the facility’s operations. In 2010, center revenues exceeded budget amounts by $56,000 while expenses came in $59,000 below budget. In 2011, center revenues exceeded budget amounts by $73,000 while expenses came in $12,000 below budget. Our preliminary 2012 financials continue that trend, exceeding budgeted revenues by $179,000, and bringing expenditures in $34,000 below budget.

Community Center staff have not only focused on financial performance, but have also expanded the number of high quality programs we offer which has increased membership and use. The facility has reached 5,700 members, an all-time high. Since 2009, the Community Center has averaged more than 300,000 visits annually; in 2012, we exceeded 350,000 visits for the first time.

We are currently averaging 3,500 group exercise participants a month in our fitness classes.

Beyond the exercise facility, the center’s wide range of programs provide accessible recreation and community activities for our diverse community, including recreation classes, workplace skill development, swim lessons, babysitting courses, and many, many more.

Our seniors use the facility for athletics, meal and nutrition programs and a wide range of enrichment activities. At the other end of the spectrum, more than 17,000 kids have registered for recreation camps at the center since its 2007 opening. The center also serves as the home facility for two private schools that don’t have their own gym, home pool for Federal Way High School, serves disabled students from the Federal [ more CITY, page 6 ]

Revolutionary response to the Czar of FW Like all totalitarian regimes, Mr. Jarvis, the self-styled “Czar of Federal Way” (“If I were czar, pt.2,” Feb. 1), has lost touch with the needs of general population.

He proposes closing the Federal Way Community Center because it is not making money for the city.

I am not a businessman,

Key players from S. King County As the legislative session moves into its second month, there is very little movement on the major issues confronting the state.

And until the revenue picture is clearer, they won’t move on education, as education funding will drive everything else. But there is plenty going on and some of the key players are from South King County.

Feeling their new power in the Senate, Republicans have introduced hot-button legislation on abortion, family leave and school performance.

But those issues won’t get very far in the House, even if they pass in the Senate. Both parties are also introducing legislation to try and force recorded votes on potentially vulnerable legislators in hopes of defeating them next election.

Senate Democrats Rodney Tom and Tim Sheldon, who have joined with Republicans to take control of the Senate, will be part of the overall history of this legislative session. But until the budget picture is clearer, there are four other Senators to watch who could be a major influence on what gets passed.

Tracey Eide (D-Federal Way) bucked her party and agreed to take the Republicans’ offer of co-chairing the transportation committee.

Democratic party leaders would have preferred she decline, as it gives symbolism of bipartisanship to what was in actuality a takeover. Even though Republicans gave her veto power over committee work equal to Republican co-chair Curtis King (R-Yakima), Eide has been around Olympia long enough to know that even with the appearance of a coalition, the Republicans will control the rules committee with 13 members, while Democrats have 8 members, and

can sidetrack her legislation if they want.

But she decided to take the chance, and hopes she can work with King and Joe Fain (R-Auburn) to move legislation. How the relationship with Fain works could be critical as he emerged from all the maneuvering as floor leader and has become a major player.

Eide and Fain are well known, and well respected, in South King County.

By working together, they could play a major role in transportation needs such as I-5, SR-167 and SR-509. But both are supporters of K-12 education, and community colleges such as Highline and Green River.

They also work well with both Federal Way and Auburn Chambers of Commerce. By working together, they could set the tone for legislative cooperation, and help diminish the lack of trust that emerged after the maneuver by Tom and Sheldon.

If you’re looking for intrigue, then watch new Democratic Sen. Nathaniel Schlicher, who was appointed to replace Derek Kilmer in the 26th District after Kilmer was elected to Congress.

Schlicher will have to run this fall to hold the position. This Senate seat is critical to both parties and their aim of controlling the Senate. Republican House member Jan Angel has already announced her intention to run against Schlicher this fall. If she wins, the Republicans may not need Tom and Sheldon any more.

Democrats will work hard to give Schlicher every chance to look good and increase his chances of election. Conversely, the Senate Republicans will likely not look favorably on [ more ROEGNER, page 6 ] Bob Roegner

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To submit an item or photo for publication: email editor@federalwaymirror.com. Letters may be edited for style, clarity and length. but I can’t think of too many ventures that have made money between 2007 (when the Community Center opened) and today, and I know that the last thing Federal Way needs is another empty building.

No, what Federal Way needs is an empty imperial palace and a thriving Community Center.

Mr. Jarvis’ proposal of “fixing” the Community

Center by bringing in an outside management team is ludicrous. The Federal Way Community Center serves a completely different purpose than LA Fitness or Wild Waves.

The czar makes a gross assumption when he states that only pass-holders benefit from the Community Center. Besides the almost 6,000 people served by over 3,000 memberships (family

memberships serve a group of people) and those that use the center on a drop-in basis, Federal Way Community Center provides programs and opportunities that benefit the Federal Way School District and a multitude of senior citizens in our community who use the Community Center every day for everything from fitness classes to Meals on Wheels.

During storms or natural disasters, the Community Center is equipped to serve as a place of refuge for the people in Federal Way, as many residents found out during the ice storm last winter.

A wide variety of free community events are held in the many meeting rooms that the Community Center offers. Even the most cursory glance through the Parks and Recreation Quarterly Catalog shows that the [ more LETTERS, page 5 ]

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The czar’s hero?

Responding to the “If I were czar, pt. 2” column by Matthew Jarvis (Feb. 1): Apparently, Mr. Jarvis’ ego has already promoted him to ‘The Czar’ of Federal Way. The Community Center is doing exactly what it is supposed to be doing: Bring the community together, assisting everyone from the young to the elderly. I am guessing that since Mr. Jarvis’ wannabe czar hero Mitt lost, he is trying to follow in his muddy footsteps.

Clem Savaikie, Federal Way

Teachers n’ guns There is a GOP Bill that allows teachers to carry concealed weapons, accepted in Utah and Texas but rejected in Colorado.

Arming teachers with guns creates a potentially dangerous situation. A recent Time Magazine article notes that “even cops aren’t trained well enough to engage in gunfights. It’s not enough to just carry a gun; a gun is only as good as its user’s training.”

Picture a gun in the hands of a novice unexpectedly confronted by a deranged person determined to kill anyone in sight. A Rand study conducted in the New York City Police Department found that supposedly trained individuals hit intended targets only 18 percent of the time.

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Misdirected bullets can kill the innocent bystanders that they were meant to protect. Besides, the sight of a challenger will only serve to agitate the aggressor.

There is no way to predict how one’s brain will respond in a life or death confrontation. The brain could freeze, immobilizing the defender. Not everyone experiences the adrenaline surge we read about. The situation can only escalate to a disastrous end.

A safer and saner alternative is the use of non-lethal electro-shock weapons, which temporarily immobilize the aggressor until trained help arrives. These devices stop the villain in his tracks without causing permanent damage or death. These include taser and stun guns that are approved in most districts and capable of emitting thousands of volts. They are inexpensive, require little training, and available on the Internet. These devices are hidden inside cameras, cellphones and flashlights, and meet the restrictions of carrying concealed weapons. Consider the cost savings for schools where there are no security people on site. Keep our schools as centers for learning and not gun battle sites.

Liz Pribble, NE Tacoma

More burglars This is a comment on the article “Thieves Target Marine Hills.”

Interestingly, our home was broken into during that same time period on a Monday between 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. The window breakage and what was stolen are quite the same. I don’t live in Marine Hills. I live close to Twin Lakes.

So why is there an article on burglaries in Marine Hills only? Shouldn’t the whole city be warned? Were we the only non-Marine Hills people hit?

Gerry Jones, Federal Way

The risk of losing aerospace The Federal Way Chamber’s 2013 Economic Forecast Breakfast highlighted the value of aerospace and risk. Without those two things, we’re doomed.

Led by Boeing, the region’s aerospace industry penetrates several layers of the economy. Today, the company builds airplanes at a record pace, thanks to flourishing international markets in Asia.

This aerospace boom means more than money. It means jobs and security, and it raises the region’s quality of life. It brings purpose to the economy. We’re all in this together, so the saying goes, and the prosperity of Puget Sound comes from the sum of its parts.

Each city represents a link in the proverbial chain. When cities reduce their weaknesses, the chain grows stronger.

For a few more months, Federal Way will hold a piece of the aerospace pie. Last year, Orion Industries announced plans to leave Federal Way and build a new facility in Auburn. Orion is a non-profit company that manufactures parts for Boeing airplanes. With 265 employees and 20 percent growth every year, Orion also specializes in job training, job creation and job placement.

Even in a new location, Orion will still benefit the South King County area while riding the wave of Boeing’s boom.

However, Orion is a rare business that leaves the community better than when it arrived. Orion fostered a cycle of success within the city’s job and labor pool.

The company isn’t one of these franchise restaurants that appease corporate shareholders on the East Coast. With established roots in Federal Way, Orion wanted

to remain in the city it called home.

City leaders point to the impending arrival of DaVita as one way to offset the loss of jobs from Orion. In April, the DaVita kidney dialysis company will open a Federal Way office with an estimated 350 employees. That is good news. The more white collar jobs, the better, right? The difference is that DaVita is an economic participant, while Orion is a local economic shaper, plugged directly into the pulse.

In the end, Orion failed to fit into the “grand plan” of retail-residential development in Federal Way’s downtown. That’s a shame, considering Orion’s priceless contribution to the city’s workforce.

This brings us back to the Jan. 31 economic forecast breakfast and the aerospace industry’s value. King County Councilman Pete von Reichbauer told business leaders and elected officials that “our job is to create jobs.” Pursue a vision, he said. Be willing to take a risk.

Webster’s dictionary defines risk as “possibility of loss or injury.” For better or worse, Federal Way tends to avoid substantial risk. A notable recent exception is the Community Center. Despite bumpy financial footing, the center is a social and recreational hub for all ages that doubles as an emergency shelter in severe weather.

The center represents a risk that adds to Federal Way’s quality of life.

The departure of Orion signals another risk related to the city’s quality of life, namely the risk of letting the company become the one that got away.

Andy Hobbs

Community Center offers programs that could benefit nearly everyone in our city.

The YMCA, the czar’s other solution and the closest model to what we already have in the Community Center, is also a non-profit that runs programs through government subsidies, so it would not be a profitable option either.

Our Community Center is so much more than just a workout facility or an amusement park; it meets a very real need in our city — the need to develop and sustain a community.

I agree that the City of Federal Way should strive for fiscal responsibility, and I’m willing to give the people in leadership the benefit of the doubt and trust that they are doing just that. What the czar has failed to recognize is that our city is more than a business; it is a community — or it could be.

And that is my revolutionary idea. Let’s stop seeing Federal Way as a suburb, stuck in the shadow of Seattle or Tacoma. Let’s give our public servants some credit and allow them to implement programs that are truly good for our city, even if those programs cost some money.

Let’s invest our resources in our city and make it something to be proud of.

In order to develop our own identity as a community, we must make the commitment to invest in our future, we must actually have a vision for Federal Way to be something more than a freeway exit between Seattle and Tacoma. Many worthwhile investments take a while to mature, such as children, personal health, or education. I propose that we look at our community, and our Community Center, not solely as a business, but as an investment in the future of Federal Way. LA Fitness and Wild

Waves will come and go; they don’t care about our city. The YMCA was here, and it failed due to poor management — the building was sold to the school district years ago. But the Community Center is something that is growing and evolving, working to meet the needs of the city.

I urge you to reject the ideas of the “Czar of Federal Way” and walk through the doors of our Community Center — you’re likely to find something good there.

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At the same time the Democratcontrolled house won’t do Angel any favors either.

In Olympia-speak, each side has a hostage for negotiation purposes.

That could become important later in the session when things get difficult.

But there is a wild card. One of the first changes the new Senate coalition made was to lift sanctions against Sen. Pam Roach (R-Auburn), which barred her from having direct contact with Senate staff due to past behavior problems. Roach had not caucused with Republicans until the

end of the last legislative session, when they gained control of the budget and needed her vote.

Roach denies the allegations of inappropriate behavior. The coalition also named her chair of the Senate Government Operations Committee, even though there was a new allegation regarding her conduct.

The coalition desperately needs to keep her happy to maintain control of the Senate. Any additional publicity would be bad for the Republicans.

Can Roach avoid any additional issues? Since every Republican Senator is the 25th vote, can they sustain their unity when issues get serious?

This will be an exciting session

with a new Democratic governor, a Democratic House and a one-vote Republican Senate. Everyone can checkmate everyone else.

And everything is viewed through a political prism, to the extent that the first day opening invocation became controversial when the guest pastor included a call for the strengthening of marriage.

This will be a historic session. Try to visit if you can. Don’t believe every sound bite you hear. It is a more subtle game than that. But do watch the four Senators and the budget.

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Mr. Jarvis suggests that parks and parks facilities should be run like private facilities. While the Community Center staff will continue to be diligent in improving the business operations, there is a reason that private, for-profit parks don’t exist in any great numbers.

Citizens across the country expect their cities to provide parks and community facilities that provide accessible recreational opportunities not offered by the private sector. The City of Federal Way has stepped up to that challenge in what I believe is a very responsible way, both in offering the range of programs available at the Federal Way Community Center, but more broadly by running a first-rate parks systems for every Federal Way citizen.

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Single seniors dine out together Mirror staff reports

Barbara Yakovetz started a group for single seniors in Federal Way after meeting a pair of “romeos” — which stands for “retired old men eating out.”

She hosts a monthly dinner at Black Bear Diner, where the women outnumber the men. In fact, at the last meeting, 18 people showed up, including one male.

“We still don’t get enough guys,” said Yakovetz, a Marine Hills resident who has been married 45 years but wants to help singles. The group is for seniors ages 55 and up. There is no agenda. The focus is on fun and conversation. Yakovetz said seniors aren’t obliged to stay if they don’t want to. The next dinner begins at 5:30 p.m.

Feb. 26 at the Black Bear Diner, 32065 Pacific Hwy. S. Contact bbdineout@gmail.com or (253) 332-4126.

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Refinancing bonds for Community Center From staff reports

Moody’s, the financial rating agency, notified Federal Way city officials this week that the city’s Aa3 rating will be maintained.

Because of this, the city now has the ability to save $1.3 million to $1.5 million on refinancing its 2003

for taxpayers,” Federal Way bonds for the Federal Way Mayor Skip Priest said in Community Center. a news release. “The City The city originally issued Council and staff are con$15 million in bonds in tinually looking for ways to 2003 to finance the Comincrease savings and munity Center. The improve our finanoriginal interest cial operations.” rates for the bonds IN OTHER Deputy Mayor were set at 4.66 Jim Ferrell said percent, according Moody’s decision to the city, and the is a reflection of the refinancing proposal solid management practices would lower those rates employed by the city for the and lock them in at 3.25 Community Center. percent.

“This step is an impor“We are pleased with tant part of the overall today’s decision which will financial management of mean significant savings the Community Center,” he said.

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Sound Publishing Inc. announced Feb. 6 that it has signed an agreement with the Washington Post Company to acquire the Everett Daily Herald, a 46,000

By GREG ALLMAIN circulation daily and Sungallmain@fedwaymirror.com day newspaper, along with its other print and online Washington State Secretary of Health Mary Selecky products. The transaction is expected to close in March. announced her plans to The Herald has been * Most Insurance Accepted retire this week, saying owned by the Washshe plans to return to her * New Patients Welcome ington Post Company hometown of Colville.

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“No matter how you say it, domestic violence is wrong. We must promote public awareness about the resources available for domestic abuse victims.

We must work together as a region to stop violence in all forms.”

– Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer

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Resources: Representatives available from: King County Coalition Against Domestic Violence King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office King County Protection Order Office Consejo Counseling & Referral Service Domestic Abuse Women’s Network Refugee Women’s Alliance and other domestic abuse advocacy organizations Sponsored by King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer, District 7 206-296-1007 • pete.vonreichbauer@kingcounty.gov

Rummage sale: The Federal Way Lions annual charity rummage sale to benefit the community will be held Feb. 8 and 9 at North Lake Improvement Club, 33228 38th Ave. S. Contact: rcmayer8@msn.com.

Go green by recycling: A free “Recycling 101” class and soup supper runs 6:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 8 at Federal Way United Methodist Church, 29645 51st Ave. S. Call (253) 839-9220.

Visual impairment: Paralympian Joseph Raineri will speak at South King Council of the Blind at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 9 at Denny’s, 2132 S. 320th St. (back room). Contact gaylenfloy@comcast.net.

AAUW: The American Association of University Women branch meets at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 9 at Christ Lutheran Church, 2501 SW 320th St., and will feature Nathalie Moburg, a senior writer/editor at World Vision who will discuss challenges faced by women in developing countries.

Contact (253) 344-1087.

Jazz LIVE at Marine View: Free all-ages jazz concert by electric six-string violinist Geoffrey Castle begins at 5 p.m. Feb. 10 at Marine View, 8469 Eastside Dr. NE, Tacoma.

Info: www.marineviewpc.org or (253) 229-9206.

Mostly Modern: This concert features works composed in the 20th century. Check out Leon Christian on guitar along with works such as Villa-Lobos Bachianas Brasileiras Nos. 2 and 5; Ibert Homage a Mozart; Rodrigo Concerto for Guitar.

Show is 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10.

Tickets are $31 with discounts for

seniors, groups and military. Students ages 18 and younger admitted free. Contact (253) 529-9857 or visit federalwaysymphony.org.

Sweetie Pie Social: Jet Cities Chorus presents the night annual Sweetie Pie Social titled “The Science of Love.” Doors open at 2 p.m. for pie, show starts at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 10 at Todd Beamer High School, 35999 16th Ave. S. Tickets are $12 general, $10 for seniors/ students/military. Admission includes piece of pie and beverage.

Entertainment by Jet Cities, Chorus Quartets, and The Jaybirds Quartet.

Email jetcitieschorus@gmail.com or call (253) 568-8495.

FW Kiwanis: The club meets at noon Wednesdays at Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club. Learn more at richardhayek@aol.com. Upcoming guest speakers include State Rep. Linda Kochmar (Feb. 13) and Gordon Banks, pastor of Overcomer Church (Feb. 20).

Multicultural Book Group: Next meeting is 7 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Federal Way Regional Library, 34200 1st Way S. This month’s book is “Loving Frank” by Nancy Horan.

Contact cdevine@cloudseeker.net.

Singing Valentines: Send that special someone a singing Valentine, a red rose and a card delivered by a quartet of tuxedoed vocalists from the Federal Way Harmony Kings. Orders are being taken for Valentine’s Day (Thursday, Feb. 14). Serves the Seattle, South King County and Tacoma area. Call (206) 265-9706 or email singing valentines@harmonykings.org.

Dinner and magic: Kiwanis of Greater Federal Way presents the fundraiser “Dinner and Magic Night Out” at 6 p.m. Feb. 16 at Masonic Hall, 1700 S. 340th St. Jeff Evan will perform interactive magic with

the audience. Cost is $25 singles, $45 couples. Contact (253) 8785676 or abernace@gmail.com.

Lena Horne: “Believe In Yourself: The Lena Horne Songbook” plays for one night only at 8 p.m. Feb. 16 at Knutzen Family Theatre, 3200 SW Dash Point Road. For tickets, visit www.centerstagetheatre.com.

Financial Peace University: This nine-week course begins at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 17 at Federal Way Church of the Nazarene, 1525 SW Dash Point Road. To register, contact (253) 839-6085.

Love and Logic parenting class: Class runs 2 to 5 p.m. Feb. 17 at St. Luke’s Church, 515 S. 312th St. Cost is $50 per family.

Contact: sleeplessinseattle2005@ hotmail.com or (253) 835-7393.

Birds: Rainier Audubon Society will meet at 7 p.m. Feb. 18 at Federal Way United Methodist Church, 29645 51st Ave., for a presentation

by Dr. Peter Hodum on “Seabird Ecology and Conservation in Washington.” tomsernka@comcast.net.

Women’s Club of Federal Way: Monthly meeting will be 11 a.m.

Feb. 20 at the Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club. Entertainment will be members of Sweet Adelines International and the Federal Way Coalition of the Performing Arts.

Club is also hosting a book sale fundraiser. Cost is $14. Newcomers welcome. RSVP: (253) 927-2766.

Trails-to-Transit Workshop: Event runs 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 21 at Korean Women’s Association – Senior City, 31635 23rd Ave. Parking at the Federal Way Transit Center.

RSVP: forterra.org/events. Contact Becca Meredith before Feb. 15 at bmeredith@forterra.org.

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...obituaries Gordon Joseph “Joe” Larson

Gordon “Joe” Larson was born in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin on April 3, 1931 and died in his home in Federal Way, Washington on February 2, 2013. Joe grew up on dairy farms in the area surrounding Monroe, Wisconsin and graduated from Winslow High School in Winslow, Illinois in 1949. He joined the Air Force and met Madonna Herner, his wife of 59 years, while stationed at Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane. He served in the Strategic Air Command and was a veteran of the Korean War. Joe retired from Northwest Airlines in 1993 after 36 years of service as an airline mechanic. He was also one of the original members of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA). Joe and Donna have lived in Federal Way since 1967. They were both integral in the success of Federal Way Little League in the early to mid 1970s with Joe serving as a coach and the league’s equipment manager while Donna served as Women’s Auxiliary President.

He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Parish since 1967.

Joe is survived by his wife Madonna as well as three sons and three daughter-inlaws, Mark and Sherri, Dave and Debby, and Todd and Sandy. He is survived by eight grandchildren, Nicole, Shane, Amanda, Kaitlin, Andrew, Zachary, Riley, Joshua and one great-grandchild, Austin Millus. He is survived by brothers Allan and wife Teresa, Doug and wife Nancy, sisters JoAnn Wilde and Mary Erickson, and sister-in-law Brenda Larson. In-laws Mercedes Fraase, Gabriel and Sheila Herner, George and Delores Herner, Ron Berry, Marjorie Hopewell, and Lawrence Hoerner also survive him. Uncle Joe was loved and respected by 84 nieces and nephews, 94 great nieces and nephews, and 24 great great nieces and nephews at the time of his death.

He is preceded in death by his father Luther Larson, his mother Ingeborg (Steensland) Larson, his daughter Kathryn Larson, as well as brothers Richard Larson and Don Larson (died on January 27, 2013), and his sister Christine Larson. He is also preceded in death by his father-in-law Frank Herner and mother-in-law Elizabeth Herner as well as two nieces, two nephews, eight sister-in-laws, and nine brother-in-laws.

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A Vigil will be held at 7:00 pm on Friday, February 8, 2013 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Parish at 30525 8th Avenue South. A Catholic Burial Mass will be held at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Parish on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 11:00 am.

Burial will be at Gethsemane Catholic Cemetery in Federal Way following a reception at the church.

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“To build self-confidence, you need to be proud of yourself,” said Clem Lafrades (pictured) of Victory Get Fit Club in Federal Way. Courtesy of ‘PhotoS

Federal Way author Jason Coleman’s recent article offered some simple, educational and upbeat advice for guys who want more sex in their marriages.

My turn.

Women, if your sex life isn’t satisfying, here are some things you can do, alone and with your partner, to create a more fulfilling sex life.

Mr. Coleman quipped, “Romance, for a woman, is a four-letter word: time.”

While not true for every woman, many women do want more time, especially those who’ve been married or partnered for years and are juggling careers, children, family activities and relationships.

Here’s my definition of “TIME” for busy women.

• T: Talk about technical differences between many men’s and women’s bodies in terms of sexual arousal.

Because women’s arousal starts and lives mostly in our brains, we often need time to turn off the neverending to-do list in our heads, switch gears, and feel romantic or sexual.

In addition, deep-seated hard-wiring to protect our young makes it important for moms, especially, to feel that the person with whom we’re about to be vulnerable actually cares about us. This might seem a given in a marriage, but on a day-to-day basis, it’s easy to get caught up in carpool and Cub Scouts, and forget to show your

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For example, at Victory Get Fit Club in Federal Way, the most popular workout session starts just after 5 a.m. The small gym caters to women of all ages with more of a community atmosphere, as opposed to the intimidating presence of a corporate fitness facility that’s packed with equipment. Women write their goals on a chalkboard wall, holding each other accountable with pledges to drink more water, stick to a meal plan, or get more sleep.

“It makes people feel special and noticed,” said co-owner Clem Lafrades, herself a mother who wants to foster a sense of community and build relationships through the gym.

“Fitness trends come and go. We stick to what works for you.”

Every Friday, Lafredes asks her female clients what they are proud of about themselves. She is surprised at how they struggle to answer the question, which stems from the women being accustomed to putting other people’s needs ahead of their own.

“To build self-confidence,” she said, “you need to be proud of yourself.”

Mia Redrick, author of “Time for Mom-Me: 365 Daily Strategies for A Mother’s Self-care,” wrote in the Huffington Post that “when you are happier, you are a better parent.” Redrick urges mothers to make “me time” a daily ritual by finding personal escapes such as a gym workout or reading a book.

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Signing Day: A record eight ink letters at FWHS Four Eagle football players sign with Division I teams to continue recent tradition; Other athletes also commit

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It might be the only day in our modern world when people actually gather around a fax machine, the dinosaur of the digital age. Wednesday marked National Signing Day for several college sports, but most notably football. It also marked the biggest day for the antiquated technology of the fax machine.

The toner inside the fax machine at Federal Way High School got a workout Wednesday morning. A record eight Eagle seniors inked their National Letters of Intent and were honored inside a packed cafeteria.

“It’s a historic day for Federal Way High School,” said longtime Eagle football coach and acting athletic director John Meagher. “We are tremendously proud of these student-athletes.”

Four of Wednesday’s signees hailed from the highly-successful Federal Way football team, which finished 11-1 this season. Albert Havili and D’Londo Tucker signed with Eastern Washington, Mike Tate inked with San Jose State and Zeke McNeal will play at Fordham University in New York City.

Other signees included soccer goalkeeper Sarah Shimer at the University of Washington, wrestlers Bianca Arizpe (Menlo College) and Jessica Cabanada (Jamestown College) and track and field

A school-record eight athletes signed National Letters of Intent at Federal Way High School Wednesday, including Zeke McNeal, Jessica Cabanada, Bianca Arizpe, Sarah Shimer, Aaron Persinger, Albert Havili, D’Londo Tucker and Mike Tate. casey olson, The Mirror star Aaron Persinger (Memphis).

The Eagle football program has turned into a factory for developing college athletes in recent years. Last year, the Eagles had three players ink with Division I football programs. D.J. May and Uso Olive signed with the University of Wyoming and Jordan Pulu is now at Eastern Washington.

“It’s a fun day,” said Tucker, who will play cornerback at Eastern. “It’s everything I’ve worked for.”

The three other Federal Way schools also had student-athletes sign their letters of in-

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third in the SPSL South with a 12-4 record, had beaten the Titans, 52-51, three weeks before.

The South Puget Sound This time around, it was all League South Division-chamBeamer. After struggling with pion Todd Beamer Titans got their shooting in the a little revenge Friday first half, the Titans night. dominated the second Having already half. Federal Way (16-4 wrapped up the league overall, 12-4 SPSL title, the Titans had the South) led 9-6 after opportunity to avenge the first quarter, before their only SPSL South Beamer came back to loss of the season and Megan Huff take a 28-24 lead at half. they did exactly that.

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The Raiders came from 15 points down in the fourth quarter to beat the South Puget Sound League North DivisionJosh Duckworth champion Tahoma Bears, 80-69, in overtime Friday night in their regular-season finale.

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tent. Decatur had three ink Wednesday. Soccer player Kelli McCluskey will play at Boise State, Kevin Locascio will play basketball at Central Washington and Kevin Young will play football at Central.

At Jefferson, pole vaulter Montana Pellegrini signed with the Air Force Academy, Alexus Song will play golf at Seattle University and Katie Jackson inked to play softball at Bellevue Community College. Beamer’s two signees Wednesday were soccer players Jenna Floyd and Ike Crook. [ more signees page 14 ]

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Eagles (17-3) will next play at the West Central District Beamer, 68-61 The Tournament. Beamer (15-5) will be the third seed from the SPSL South and will play Mount Rainier at 7 p.m. at Puyallup Saturday at the SPSL Tournament. Both teams will then play at the district tournament. Junior Brayon Blake led the way for the Eagles Friday with 21 points and Beamer was led by 16 from Bogdon Blizenyuk. casey olson, The Mirror

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Antanesha Walton at 235 pounds.

Beamer finished up in third-place overall in the team standings, but finished with four individual champs Saturday.

Arian Carpio, who finished second at the Mat Classic last year as a freshman, won the 112-pound title by pinning Kentridge’s Taylor Lee in the championship. Lulu Kemman pinned Rogers’ Brittni Greene in the 137-pound title match, Vanessa Dixon won by injury default at 145 and Daiza Vann pinned Emerald Ridge’s Genesis Pina at 155.

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The Titans’ only individual champion came from 126-pounder Haftem Tafere, who beat Rogers’ Daniel Wernofsky in the title match.

Beamer also got secondplace finishes from Brett Dykman at 113 pounds, Adrian Avena at 138 and Mitchell Owens at 160.

There is no doubting that the Decatur and Enumclaw wrestling programs are the class of the South Puget Sound League 3A Division.

They proved it during the regular season and again Saturday.

But, for the second time this season, the defending state-champion Hornets SPSL Girls SPSL North narrowly outpointed the Championships Championships Gators. This time it came at The Federal Way Eagles The Thomas Jefferson the SPSL 3A Sub-Regional continued their dominance Raiders finished in eighthChampionships Saturday of the SPSL this season place at the nine-team SPSL at Auburn Mountainview Saturday by easily winning North Championships High School and it was the tournament title. The Saturday at Kent-Meridian by the slimmest possible High School. Tahoma easily Federal Way senior Bianca Arizpe won the SPSL title at 118 pounds Eagles, who also won the margin.

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D’Londo Tucker, football, Eastern Washington The senior was named the Defensive Back of the Year in the SPSL South Division for the leaguechampion Eagles after finishing with five interceptions. He also led Federal Way with 26 catches on the season for 432 yards and five touchdowns as a wide receiver. Tucker was a firstteam, All-SPSL selection on both sides of the ball.

He will play cornerback for Eastern.

“He’s a true, true cornerback, but he also has the ability to help us on special teams in our return game,” said Eastern head coach Beau Baldwin. “He’s dynamic with the ball in his hands as well. But he has the skills, length, speed and mental ability that make him a true corner. When you talk to him, get a feel for how he thinks and see his personality, you just see it. You see that confidence and the ability to have short memory – that’s what you want at corner. The best of the best corners have that, and so does D’londo. It’s always nice to find great instate cornerbacks – we have three now who are all instate players who have been productive for us. We were able to do that again and recruited one of the best

That’s a big deal for us.”

Eastern Washington finished 11-3 last season and lost to Sam Houston State in the Football Championship Subdivision.

The Eagles won the Big Sky Conference championship with a 7-1 record and are one of only five school to have made the playoffs at least six times in the last nine seasons.

Albert Havili, football, Eastern Washington The 6-foot-3, 235-pounder was named the SPSL South’s Offensive Lineman of the Year, but was also the league’s Linebacker of the Year on the defensive side of the ball.

Havili led the SPSL’s top defense this season, which allowed only 223.2 yards a game and will play on the defensive side of the ball at Eastern.

“He fits into the slightly bigger mold of a linebacker,” said Baldwin. “One of our strengths at linebacker over the years has been our athleticism, without a question. Albert brings that same athleticism, but he also adds size to it. Along with that, he’s an extremely talented football player. He’s going to be a great fit for us and fits in well with our other players. We’re expecting great things right away

www.federalwaymirror.com from Albert – he’s that good and he’s big enough and strong enough to handle it right away. It’s all up to him, but he can come in and have an impact right off the bat.”

Havili was also named All-City, All-Area and was chosen as a first-team AllState linebacker by the Associated Press. As a junior, he was a first team All-SPSL South Division selection as both an offensive lineman and linebacker and is the school record-holder in the discus and finished third at the Class 4A State Track and Field Championships in the event last spring.

Mike Tate, football, San Jose State The 6-foot-1, 180-pounder led a very talented group of Federal Way wide receivers and switched his commitment from Eastern Washington to San Mike Tate Jose State late in the recruiting game.

“I really felt comfortable down there with the coaches and players,” Tate said. “A big factor was the weather. I’m expecting big things.”

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Decatur High School senior Kelli McCluskey signed her letter of intent Wednesday to play soccer at Boise State University. courtesy photo During his senior season, Tate finished with 21 catches for 276 yards for eight touchdowns and was a first-team, All-SPSL South selection.

San Jose State finished 11-2 last season, with its only losses coming to Utah State and Stanford. The 24th-ranked Spartans beat Bowling Green Dec. 27 at the Military Bowl at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. San Jose State also beat BYU, San Diego State and Navy, among others.

“Coach (Jimmie) Dougherty had the chance to work with Michael while at the University of Washington this past summer, and Michael caught his eye,” said first-year head coach Ron Caragher. “He is a young man who has very good all-around wide receiver skills. He runs good routes.

He catches the ball well. He gives great effort blocking in the run game. He does all those things you need to be a successful player.”

RB — Zeke McNeal, football, Fordham University The senior speedster led the Eagles in rushing with 1,347 yards on just 96 carries for a ridiculous 14.0 average as a running back. 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.

Fordham finished the 2012 season with a 6-5 record, including wins over Ivy League schools Cornell and Columbia. The Rams play in the Patriot League with Holy Cross, Bucknell, Georgetown, Lehigh, Lafayette and Colgate.

McNeal was also a part of the state record-holding 4x400 relay team, which has won two of the last three state championships.

Kevin Young, football, Central Washington The Decatur senior was the lone first-team, AllSPSL 3A defender for the Gators this year. The 5-foot10, 171-pound athletic Young was also Decatur’s top receiver.

He joins 21 other high school seniors to ink with Central, who finished 7-4 a season ago, on Wednesday.

“We pride ourselves in signing Washington student-athletes,” Central head coach Blaine Bennett said. “We have always felt that football is strong in the state of Washington, and being the only Division II (football) program in the state, it provides us with a unique advantage in recruiting.”

Sarah Shimer, soccer, University of Washington Shimer established herself as one of the top goalkeepers in the area. For the Eagles this season, Shimer finished with nine shutouts and was the first-team, All-SPSL South goalkeeper.

The Federal Way defense allowed only 15 goals in 18 games.

Shimer Sarah Shimer should have the opportunity to start as a true freshman for the Huskies after the graduation of 2012 starter Kari Davidson.

“Sarah is a technically clean and competitive goalkeeper,” said UW head coach Lesle Gallimore. “She also has a great physical presence in goal and possesses great leadership from the back of the field. Great goalkeeping is a hallmark of our program and we’re happy to add Sarah to this corps.”

The Huskies finished 10-8-3 last season and lost in the opening round of the

Aaron Persinger, track and field, Memphis The Federal Way senior will travel a long ways from home to compete for the Memphis track and field team. Last year, as a junior, Persinger helped the Eagles 4x400 relay team win its second state championship in the last three years by running the third leg.

He also won a silver medal in the 4x100 relay. Persinger also made the final heats in both the 110- and 300-hurdles, finishing fifth and sixth, respectively.

He was also impressive on the football field for the Eagles, finishing with five interceptions and earning first-team, all-league honors as a defensive back.

Katie Jackson, fastpitch, Bellevue College The Thomas Jefferson senior was a first-team, All-SPSL North selection as a utility player last spring.

Jackson played numerous positions for the Raiders and finished with a .310 batting average with eight doubles and three triples.

Jackson also knocked in 16 runs and scored 17 at the plate.

Jackson was also Jefferson’s top pitcher, starting 24 games on the mound. The right-hander finished with a 2.49 earned-run average and struck out 125 hitters in 149 innings of work.

Jackson pitched in every game during the Raiders’ run to the state tourney.

Kelli McCluskey, soccer, Boise State The Decatur senior will continue a tradition of Federal Way soccer players at Boise State after signing with the Broncos Wednesday. The 2012 roster included Beamer’s Mackenzie Hickel and Avery Salisbury.

“Kelli continues the culture of us recruiting out of the premium clubs in Washington,” said Boise State head coach Jim Thomas. “She brings an experience that will aid our back line immediately and has the ability to get forward [ more signees page 15 ]

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Montana Pellegrini, track and field, Air Force Academy The TJ senior will Ike Crook, continue her pole soccer, College of vaulting career at Charleston the United States The Beamer midAir Force Acadfielder was rated emy in Colorado as the 72nd-best Springs, Colo. recruit in the nation Pellegrini won

by TopDrawerSocIke Crook the West Central cer.com and plays District championclub soccer for the ship as a sophoUS Soccer Academy more in 2011 with a vault and the Seattle Sounders of 11-0, which is currently FC Academy. He didn’t play the school record at TJ. She for Beamer last season to finished in fourth place at concentrate on club soccer. the state meet in 2011.

“Ike is an extremely technical player who combines Jenna Floyd, soccer, well and has the ability to Louisiana-Monroe beat players one-on-one,” The Beamer senior was a said Charleston head coach

Ralph Lundy. “His soccer intelligence is what really separates him from other players. I’m very excited to start working with Ike.” The Charleston roster also includes fellow Beamer graduate Troy Peterson. The Cougars finished 9-11-1 last season.

“Everything was perfect, the weather, the location, the people,” Crook said.

“The school is beautiful.”

Jessica Cabanada, wrestling, Jamestown College The Federal Way senior will wrestle at Jamestown College in North Dakota.

Cabanada recently finished in second place at the SPSL Girls Wrestling Championships and will be shooting for an appearance at the state championships this weekend.

Bianca Arizpe, wrestling, Menlo College The Federal Way senior will wrestle at Menlo College in Atherton, Calif. in the fall. Arizpe is currently the top-ranked 118-pounder in the state of Washington heading into the postseason and won the SPSL title a week ago.

She has wrestled at the Mat Classic inside the Tacoma Dome during all three of her seasons at Federal Way. Arizpe has placed in all three state championships.

She was also a first-team, All-SPSL South Division midfielder in soccer during the fall.

Alexus Song, golf, Seattle University The Jefferson senior inked with the Redhawks Wednesday. Song has been the TJ captain during all four of her seasons. She helped lead the Raiders to three consecutive undefeated dual records and took the squad to its first-ever SPSL championship in 2011. Individually, Song won one league title and finished second twice.

She will also compete in the state championship tournament in the spring.

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LEGAL NOTICES CITY OF FEDERAL WAY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL I. PURPOSE OF REQUEST. The City of Federal Way (“City�) is requesting proposals for the purpose of On-Call Environmental Spill Response Services from qualified contractors (“Contractor�). The City’s needs are outlined in the following Request for Proposal (“RFP�).

II. TIME SCHEDULE. The City will follow the following timetable, which should result in a selection of a firm by March 15, 2013.

Issue RFP February 15, 2013 Deadline for Submittal of Proposals March 1, 2013 Preliminary Selection of Firm March 8, 2013 Notify Firm Chosen March 15, 2013 III. INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS. A. All proposals should be sent to: Dan Smith City of Federal Way 33325 8th Ave S Federal Way, WA 98003-6325 (253) 835-2756 B. All proposals must be in a sealed envelope and clearly marked in the lower left-hand corner: “RFP On-Call Environmental Spill Response Services�

C. All proposals must be received by March 1, 2013 by 5:00 PM, at which time they will be opened. Three (3) copies of the proposal must be presented. No faxed or telephone proposals will be accepted.

IV. PUBLICATION. Name of Publication and dates Federal Way Mirror - February 8, 2013 and February 15, 2013 Daily Journal of Commerce - February 9, 2013 and February 16, 2013 City of Federal Way Website (cityoffederalway.com/bids) - February 8, 2013 - March 1, 2013 FWM 1974

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE FORMATION OF THE STEEL LAKE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT The City of Federal Way received a petition to reform the Steel Lake Management District (SLMD), Number 1, and has passed a resolution of intention to do so (13-630). The resolution has set a public hearing to consider putting the formation of the District to a vote of the affected property owners and proceeding with the formation of the District for February 19, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the City of Federal Way Council Chambers at 33325 8th Ave. S., Federal Way, WA. 98003.

The nature of the proposed activity to be undertaken by the District will be to continue to provide an organizational structure and funding mechanism that allows for proactive lake management focusing on the protection and enhancement of water quality, recreational use and aesthetic value of Steel Lake from 2014 through 2023. Unallocated funds left in the current Steel Lake LMD (estimated to be $15,000.00 at the end of 2013) will roll over into the reformed LMD. The estimated maximum amount of special assessments that is proposed for the LMD in 2014 is $15,232.00, which will be collected annually to finance the District activities, with the total amount to be collected during the life of the District being $152,320.00. The proposed duration of the District is ten years from the date such District is actually formed by ordinance. The proposed boundaries of the District encompass all properties adjacent to Steel Lake with lake front footage or with deeded lake access. The proposed rate structure is based on equal charges for similar parcels. Single family developed parcels (RS9.6) will be charged $95.00 per year. Vacant parcels (RS9.6) will be charged $33.00 per year. The multi residential property (RM 1800) will be charged $306.00 per year. The Steel Lake Park parcel will be charged $2,279.00 per year. The Department of Fish and Wildlife parcel with a public boat launch will be charged $3,895.00 per year.

Please contact Mr. Dan Smith, Surface Water Quality Program Coordinator at (253) 835-2756 or daniel.smith@cityoffederalway.com with questions or comments.

Published in the Federal Way Mirror, February 8, 2013 FWM 1978

CITY OF FEDERAL WAY NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD AND PUBLIC HEARING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Notice is hereby given that the City of Federal Way Program Year 2012 CDBG Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) will be available for public review and comment beginning Friday, February 8, 2013. The CAPER is the City’s annual CDBG project report to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The CAPER will reflect the program year 2012 results, which began January 1, 2012 and ended December 31, 2012.

The City of Federal Way invites comments on the CAPER. The 20-day public comment period will begin Friday, February 8, 2013 and ends Thursday, February 28, 2013. The report will be available by visiting the Mayor’s Office, 33325 8th Avenue S, Federal Way, WA 98003 (written comments may be submitted to this address) and via the internet at: http://www.cityoffederalway.com/CAPER. PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing on the CAPER will be held during the regularly scheduled Human Services Commission meeting on Monday, February 25, 2013. The public hearing will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Hylebos Conference Room of the Federal Way City Hall, 33325 8th Avenue S, Federal Way, WA 98003.

Written citizen comments will be considered and then submitted with the CAPER to HUD after it is approved by the City Council at their March 19, 2013 meeting.

For more information, please contact the Jay Bennett, Community Services Manager at (253) 835-2650.

Reasonable accommodations at the public hearing such as sign language interpretation or alternate formats for printed materials are available for individuals with disabilities with advance notice. City Hall complies with the American Disabilities Act. Please call Dee Dee Catalano at (253) 835-2651 at least two business days in advance to request accommodation. For TDD relay service call 1-800-833-6388/TDD or 1-800-833-6384/voice.

This notice will be translated into alternate formats for individuals with disabilities and/or alternate languages upon request.

Published in the Federal Way Mirror, February 8, 2013 FWM1979

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL I. PURPOSE OF REQUEST. The City of Federal Way (“City�) is requesting quotes for the purpose of Park Landscape Maintenance. The City’s needs are outlined in the following Request for Quotes (“RFP�).

II. TIME SCHEDULE. The City will follow the following timetable, which should result in a selection of a contractor by Feb 27, 2013.

Issue RFP - 02/8/13 Information Mtg. - 02/13/13 @ 10:00 AM - in Council Chambers Deadline for Submittal of Proposal - 02/22/13 @ 2:00 PM Notify Contractor Chosen - 02/27/13 III. INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS. A. All quotes shall be sent to: Jeri-Lynn Clark, Accounting Technician II City of Federal Way 33325 8th Avenue South Federal Way, WA 98003 (253) 835-2526 All Park questions should be directed to Steve Ikerd, Parks and Facilities Manager at (253) 835-6911, or Rob Ettinger for Dumas Centre at 253 835-2002 B. All quotes must be in a sealed envelope and clearly marked in the lower left-hand corner: “RFP Park Landscape Maintenance�. All quotes must be received by 2:00 p.m., Feb 22, 2013 on provided attachments; quote sheets 1 of 2 & 2 of 2, & Dumas Bay Centre at which time they will be opened.

Two (2) copies of the RFP must be presented. No faxed or telephone quotes will be accepted.

PUBLICATION Federal Way Mirror: February 8 - February 15, 2013 City of Federal Way Website (cityoffederalway.com/bids) - February 8 - February 22, 2013 FWM1980

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Federal Way senior Raven Benton finished with 25 points during the Eagles’ 60-42 loss to Beamer on Friday. todd dearinger, For the Mirror

[ girls hoop from page 12] was only the second time in the history of Todd Beamer High School that the Titans have beaten the Eagles.

The young Titans were led by junior Megan Huff. The 6-foot-3 forward finished with 18 points, seven rebounds and five blocked shots. Beamer also got impressive games from freshmen Quinessa Caylao-Do (15 points, six steals, four rebounds, three assists) and Bria Rice (15 points, seven rebounds, four assists).

Benton, who came into the game averaging 27 points, fin-

ished with a game-high 25 for the Eagles and Kayla Smith had 11.

The seventh-ranked Titans took on No. 1 Mount Rainier in the SPSL Championship game Thursday (after press time). The winner will be the SPSL’s top seed to the West Central District Tournament.

Federal Way will take on Kentwood at 5:30 p.m. at Puyallup High School on Saturday (Feb. 9) in the fifth-sixth game. The Conquerors lost a tiebreaker game Tuesday to Auburn Riverside.

The two teams tied for secondplace in the SPSL North with 13-3 records.

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“With the stakes as high as they were for our program the comeback was unbelievable,” said head coach and TJ grad Kyle Templeton. “We had an insane environment. The place was packed. It was a great game and I am glad the kids and the student body and our supporters were able to experience that.”

The top-four finishers in the SPSL North are guaranteed spots at districts. The Raiders will be the fourth seed into the SPSL Tournament after losing a miniplayoff game to Mount Rainier Tuesday night. Jefferson, Mount Rainier and Kent-Meridian all tied at 10-6 during the regular season, but TJ earned the automatic district berth after sweeping first-place Tahoma during the regular season.

The Raiders will take on the Bethel Braves at 2 p.m. at Puyallup High School on Saturday with the seventh and eighth seeds into the district tournament on the line. Bethel finished fourth in the SPSL South at 9-7.

Against Tahoma, the bigtime comeback started after the Raiders fell behind 55-40 with just 6:15 remaining in the fourth quarter Friday night.

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February 8, 2013 [19] brave face and told them to keep plugging away and that shots will start to fall. I’m not really sure I believed that. But I must have sold it pretty good, because the kids didn’t give up.”

Jefferson rallied to score 22 points during those last six minutes and were helped by some poor shooting from the freethrow line by the Bears. Tahoma finished just 1-for-6 from the line in the last minute of regulation.

“We needed to extend the game and started to foul,” Templeton said. “Luckily for us, Tahoma missed some crucial free throws down the stretch.”

Senior Josh Duckworth hit a 3-pointer with 42 seconds left to cut the Tahoma lead to one point.

“We ran one of our normal sets to get Josh a look from three,” Templeton said. “He was having a bad shooting night most of the game and I asked him if he would make it. He told me he would.”

Following the Duckworth three, TJ fouled Tahoma again and the Bear shooter made one of two to give the Bears a twopoint lead with 27 seconds left in regulation.

The Raiders then ran a pindown screen for senior Daryon James, who found junior Deonte Anderson for a layup that tied the game, sending it to overtime.

Jefferson dominated the fourminute overtime session, outscoring Tahoma, 19-8. The Raiders

finished 11 for 13 from the freethrow line during overtime. In total, Jefferson scored 40 points during the last 10 minutes of the game in regulation and during the overtime session.

James led four Raiders in double figures Friday with 20 points, six assists and four rebounds.

Daniel Park ended up with 18 points, five assists and four rebounds, Duckworth finished with 15 points, Anderson chipped in 14 points and Tyshawn WebsterPiper grabbed 18 rebounds.

“We went through a slump recently, but I think we are ready to break out,” Templeton said. “I think that some of the expectations and pressure got to us a little bit. But I think we have finally broken out. Our best basketball is ahead of us and we are excited for the opportunity to do something that hasn’t been done at TJ in almost 30 years.”

Decatur — The Gators start their postseason run with a winner-to-district, loser-out game at 11 a.m. at Auburn Mountainview High School Saturday against the Hazen Highlanders.

Decatur (11-9) finished in fourth place in the SPSL 3A Division, but come into the game on a three-game winning streak.

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For 2011-12, there were 273 homeless students served, while 2010-11 saw 333 homeless students served by FWPS. “We need to keep in mind that these are very fluid numbers,” said Debra Stenberg, FWPS Community Relations Coordinator.

“Families and students come and go in our schools and district throughout the year, for reasons we don’t always know. Some find housing or move to a different shelter, or simply choose to enroll their student closer to wherever they are now living.”

Both OSPI and Stenberg pointed out that the definition of homeless under the McKinney-Vento Act is somewhat broad. Students who fall under the classifi-

be in a situation that people would think of as being “traditionally” homeless.

The McKinney-Vento Act defines a homeless student as anyone who lives in emergency or transitional shelters; motels, hotels, trailer parks or camping grounds; shared housing due to loss of housing or economic hardship; hospitals secondary to abandonment or awaiting foster care placement; cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing or similar situations; or public or private places not ordinarily used as sleeping accommodations for human beings.

“A variety of living arrangements fall into the homeless classification,” Stenberg noted. “Of the 208 we currently serve, the majority of those children,

www.federalwaymirror.com around 57 percent, are living with extended families or friends, about 25 percent are in shelters, and another 13 percent are living in hotels.”

According to OSPI, Washington state receives approximately $950,000 a year from the federal government to help homeless students.

The money is given to districts in the form of competitive grants, with the money going to “districts with the greatest need.”

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Conna became a wealthy real estate agent At age 64, Conna moved to Alaska where and was active in politics, particularly in he ran a real estate, mining and investment Tacoma’s black voting bloc. company along with a secondhand Washington became a state in furniture store in Fairbanks. He ran 1889, and Conna was appointed BLACK HISTORY unsuccessfully for the Alaska SenSergeant of Arms for the first Washate and the Fairbanks City Council. ington State Legislature. He was the He died in 1921 at age 85. first black political appointee in state Black History Month is celebrated history. He helped lobby for Washingevery February in the United States ton’s first Public Accommodation Act in and Canada. Check out a timeline of local 1890, which expanded civil and legal rights history at the History Society of Federal for all citizens — especially minorities — to Way’s website: www.federalwayhistory.org

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The Thomas Jefferson gymnastics team finished in third place at the SPSL 4A Championships Saturday at Mount Rainier High School. Next up is the West Central District Meet Saturday, also at Mount Rainier. Gymnasts from Decatur, Beamer and Federal Way will also compete. todd dearinger, For the Mirror

Gymnastics SPSL 4A Championships At Mount Rainier High School (Saturday) Team scores — Emerald Ridge 172.300, Puyallup 167.075, Jefferson 164.475, Kentlake 163.950, Mount Rainier 162.150, Auburn Riverside 153.125, Rogers 150.475, Kentwood 147.700, Federal Way 147.425, Auburn 147.400, Kentridge 146.000, Tahoma 145.050, Beamer 144.175, Olympia 141.750, Kent Meridian 141.275.

All-around — 1, Ashley Pernell, Kentlake, 36.675; 2, CarolLyne Schmidt, Emerald Ridge, 36.000; 3, Elizabeth Clemens, Emerald Ridge, 35.800; 4, Shelby Church, Jefferson, 35.475; 5, Shannon Cribbin, Emerald Ridge, 35.275.

Vault — 1, CaroLyne Schmidt, Emerald Ridge, 9.7; 2, Ashley Pernell, Kentlake, 9.3, 3, (tie) Shannon Cribbin, Emerald Ridge, and Ava Welch, Mount Rainier, 9.150. Bars — 1, CaroLyne Schmidt, Emerald Ridge, 8.850; 2, Ashley Pernell, Kentlake, 8.7; 3 (tie) Katya Komissarova, Mount Rainier,

and Zoe Krambule, Kentwood, 8.450. Beam — 1, Ashley Pernell, Kentlake, 9.250; 2, Ava Welch, Mount Rainier, 9.2; 3, Shelby Church, Jefferson, 9.1. Floor — 1, Monica Church, Jefferson, 9.650; 2, Elizabeth Clemens, Emerald Ridge, 9.6; 3, Tia Thomas, Federal Way, 9.525.

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Team scores — Enumclaw 175.25, Decatur 164.575, Auburn Mountainview 143.7, Sumner 138.775, Bonney Lake 136.25.

All-around — 1, Olivia Bannerot, Enumclaw, 36.5; 2, Molly Mattheis, Enumclaw, 36.325; 3, Maddison Ward, Enumclaw, 35.25. Vault — 1, Olivia Bannerot, Enumclaw, 9.6; 2T, Molly Mattheis, Enumclaw, 9.2; 2T, Anna Paradee, Decatur, 9.2. Bars — 1, Olivia Bannerot, Enumclaw, 8.7; 2, Maddison Ward, Enumclaw, 8.45; 3, Molly Mattheis, Enumclaw, 8.3. Beam — 1, Molly Matthies, Enumclaw, 9.4; 2, Victoria Hernandez, Enumclaw, 9.15; 3, Allison Sherwin, Decatur, 9.125. Floor — 1, Olivia Bannerot, Enumclaw, 9.6; 2, Maddison Ward, Enumclaw, 9.45; 3, Molly Mattheis, Enumclaw, 9.4.

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