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OPINION | Roegner: Don’t let leaders punt the arts center [4] Editorial: The best way to protect children in schools [4] CRIME BLOTTER | Cops catch mail thief, and another man falls asleep at Arby’s [3] STEEL LAKE | City program targets invasive plant species and public education [7]

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City explores options for ‘town square’

Schools recycle 40% of waste

Park is latest proposal for downtown lot

Effort saves more than $50,000

By GREG ALLMAIN

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make the deal, the developer bowed out in 2011.

More recently, a BosFrom skyscrapers to a ton developer pitched Crystal Palace, ideas have the Crystal Palace, which come and gone for one fused residential and retail vacant parking lot in downin an eccentric design town Federal Way. that evoked its name.

The latest proposal The developer, NEWS for the former AMC ARCADD, failed Theatres propto come up with erty on 20th Avenue $150,000 in earnest South? A park that money last fall. could potentially serve as Moving forward, the city a “town square.” is exploring alternatives. At The 4-acre site borders a Feb. 11 special meeting, the Federal Way Transit the Federal Way City CounCenter as well as another cil discussed the possibility vacant parking lot slated for of a park at the site. a performing arts center.

Patrick Doherty, the city’s In 2007, the city pureconomic development chased the AMC site for director, presented sketches $4.1 million and has since for a park mixed with prientertained high-profile vate development. offers that fizzled out.

The general idea is to Seattle-based Twin designate about half the site Development had proposed toward a landscaped park a trio of skyscrapers with with greenery, a possible condos for well-heeled imamphitheater, perhaps a migrants. After three years [ more PARK, page 27 ] and seven extensions to

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Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) was chosen as the winner of the Leadership in Recycling Award, an announcement made at the city council’s Feb. 19 meeting.

Councilmember Dini Duclos recounted the district’s efforts in becoming more environmentally conscious.

“The students, staff and administration have embraced waste reduction, recycling and composting options in many ways,” she said, “and their efforts are paying off with environmental and financial savings. The district recycled over 40 percent of its overall waste in 2012.”

Duclos said that 40 percent translates to about 100,000 pounds of materials. Along with normal recycling practices, food scrap recycling practices have been put in place in more than a dozen Federal Way schools, which has added to the drastic increase in the district’s recycling power.

“Annual savings, due to the recycling and food

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UPDATE

On Feb. 19, the Advancing Leadership Youth Class of 2013 participated in activities such as a clothespin game that demonstrated the psychological impact of bullying. Photos by ANDY HOBBS, The Mirror

One Day FW: Dozens of teens pledge to wipe out bullying

By ANDY HOBBS editor@fedwaymirror.com

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Positivity is the best way to end bullying and violence in schools, according to the Advancing Leadership Youth Class of 2013.

The students rallied dozens of peers with that message at their annual One Day Federal Way outreach effort, held Tuesday at Federal Way High School.

This year’s theme was “Mission: VolunTEEN,” which centered on promoting positive activities such as volunteering.

Franciscan Health System partnered with the students on behalf of building a safer community.

To demonstrate the psychological impact of bullying, students participated in an experiment with clothespins. Several students clipped on clothespins and, in a timed exercise, swiped as many as they could from one another.

Some students wore blindfolds — and became easy targets for the game’s clothespin hunters. This symbolized the helplessness and vulnerability found in victims of bullying.

David Jang shows off his clothespins after a lesson on bullying at Federal Way High School.

Keynote speaker Erin Jones reinforced the concept that people who are hurt will turn around and hurt other people.

Jones, who is the school district’s Director of Equity and Achievement, shared her experience with racism and bullying. [ more BULLY, page 27 ]

Federal Way is exploring alternatives for the former AMC Theatres site on 20th Avenue South. COURTESY IMAGE

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FW counselor suspended over misconduct charge From staff reports

The Department of Health has suspended the credentials of Scott

www.federalwaymirror.com Hale, an “agency affiliated counselor,” based on “charges of sexual misconduct.” According to the statement of charges available on the DOH’s website, Hale is alleged to have had sex with a patient three times while the patient was in Hale’s care at a mental health care clinic in Burien.

The charges note that Hale admitted to the sexual intercourse to his direct supervisor, and that Hale’s patient was being treated for “the effects of childhood sexual abuse and other mental health conditions.” Hale is being charged with unprofessional conduct, and has 20 days to request a hear-

ing. The DOH notes Hale cannot practice until these charges are resolved. Visit www.doh.wa.gov.

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Police Blotter Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: • Mail thief caught in the act: On Feb. 18, at an unlisted time, in the 30000 block of 8th Place South, police observed a suspicious vehicle near a mailbox cluster. Police made contact, and discovered stolen mail and drug paraphernalia in the vehicle.

• Man sleeps at Arby’s: At 10:41 a.m. Feb. 18 in the 31000 block of Pacific Highway South, Arby’s employees contacted police about an unknown man sleeping in their store. Police found the man barely responsive and heavily slurring his speech. The report notes it’s believed the man was under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

• Family brawl: At 10:54 a.m.

Feb. 18 in the 35000 block of 16th Avenue South, a family dispute between a 15-year-old boy, his 18-year-old brother and the boys’ mother erupted. According to the report, all three had visible injuries, although the report notes the 15-year-old was the aggressor

in the fight. The report notes that charges against the mother and older brother were being forwarded to the prosecutor’s office.

• Daughter calls cops on drunk mother: At 4:58 p.m.

Feb. 18 in the 29000 block of 4th Avenue SW, a woman’s adult daughter contacted police to inform them that her mother had shown up drunk at her residence.

According to police, the daughter also reported the mother had been driving. The mother was found to have two active warrants and was arrested.

• Man receives strange phone calls: At 9:21 p.m. Feb. 18 in the 2700 block of SW 349th Place, a man reported receiving two phone calls of a harassing nature from an unknown caller. In the first call, the unknown caller accused the man of a hit-and-run, while in the second call, the same unknown caller accused the man of sleeping with his wife.

• Walk drunk through a neighborhood, get busted on a warrant: At 11:54 p.m. Feb. 18 in the 500 block of South 330th Place, police were contacted about two people walking intoxicated through a neighborhood. Upon contact, police discovered one of the suspects had an active $10,000

warrant. That suspect was arrested.

• Man tased: At 3:43 a.m. Feb. 17 on northbound I-5, the Washington State Patrol contacted police for assistance with an occupied stolen vehicle. According to the report, upon arrival, the suspect resisted arrest, at which point he was tased by police.

• Even the wipers: At 11:33 a.m.

Feb. 17 in the 29000 block of 18th Avenue South, unknown suspects broke into the victim’s car and stole a custom instrument gauge cluster. The report notes the thieves also stole the victim’s windshield wipers.

• Vending machine heist: At 6:41 p.m. Feb. 17 in the 1900 block of South Commons, an unknown suspect broke into an outdoor vending machine and stole an unknown amount of coins.

• Meth makes you do funny things: At 12:55 p.m. Feb. 17 in the 1800 block of South Commons, a suspect twice attempted to gain entry into a restricted employeesonly room in a store. According to the report, on the second attempt, the suspect was caught and detained. The report notes methamphetamine paraphernalia, along with stolen credit cards, were discovered on the suspect.

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Please credit the proper owner of truck stop I’m writing you in regards to your article dated Jan. 12, 2012, titled “Remembering a pioneer: Doug Clerget shaped Federal Way.” I was very upset when I saw that Clerget was being credited with ownership

Last week, Federal Way Mayor Skip Priest unveiled his plan for downtown. It included a performing arts and conference center (PACC) at the former Toys-R-Us site, along with a park, open space, private retail and residential development at the old AMC Theatres location.

This was nothing particularly new from what has been discussed for several years.

But what was new, and important in the presentations, was a significant political shift. Priest was not in city government when the current process started to unfold. It was left over from the council-manager days and when he became mayor, Priest inherited rather than led the PACC efforts.

But last week, his administration put his endorsement and political clout on the project that could change the future of downtown.

Politically speaking, the project moved from a citizen initiative to the mayor’s portfolio.

Priest now has political ownership and must convince the city council and the public that this is the direction the city should go.

For those who have complained that they don’t see a difference between the old form of government and the new strong mayor government, this is it. This is one of the things strong mayors do.

The second significant issue of the evening was the cost. At $31.7 million, the PACC would be the biggest public project in the city’s history.

The bigger problem is that the city only has about half that amount, although they may be able to improve the money available through different approaches.

One of the options discussed to make up the difference would be to ask the citizens to vote for a property tax excess levy.

Punting the issue to the public releases the

elected officials from direct responsibility for a project that they have kept alive for years.

It shouldn’t be a surprise that the project is expensive. The surprise is that the city administration knew how much money it had and the consultants still came in at double the amount.

While obtaining voter approval might be possible, it would appear to be highly unlikely and would leave the city with more lost time, lost money and lost momentum.

Federal Way only has 10 years to get something done or the city will have to pay back the $5 million it got from the state to buy the property, with interest.

Letting the public decide is the safest political option because the mayor and council would be transferring the decision, and the accountability, from themselves to the public. But it is likely to reduce the chances of something being built.

The last issue that was noticeable during the meeting was that the council has changed.

Councilmembers Kelly Maloney and Diana Noble-Gulliford are new, while Susan Honda and Bob Celski have only been on the council for two years. A majority of the council does not have a historical connection to the project and they seem skeptical. One councilmember suggested an advisory vote before the council takes any action. Councilmembers Dini Duclos and Jeanne Burbidge still sound like supporters, but Deputy Mayor Jim Ferrell was clearly troubled by the size of the price tag.

If City Hall leaders really want to jump start economic development downtown, the answer isn’t a public vote. Honda raised the logical question: Can the consultants fine-tune and reduce the cost in a manner that still makes it possible to move forward on the PACC without [ more ROEGNER, page 5 ] Bob Roegner

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Don’t let leaders punt the PACC INSIDE POLITICS

EDITORIAL

More than two months after the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy in Newtown, Conn., the debate lingers over the best way to protect students from danger.

In December, a gunman murdered 26 people at Sandy Hook, including 20 children, before taking his own life. This devastating crime propelled the nation toward a divisive look at gun control - and specifically, guns in schools.

In Federal Way, Superintendent Rob Neu vetoed the notion of arming teachers and principals. Neu promised to strengthen the district’s relationship with Federal Way police, who already have a presence in the schools. Some citizens have suggested that teams of armed volunteers should patrol the city’s schools.

The sobering reality is that a gunman intent on harming children will find a way to succeed.

Furthermore, the school district and police are serious about safety. The last thing anyone wants is a Sandy Hook shooting in Federal Way. The notion of armed volunteers at schools, however, presents too many liabilities for all involved.

Allowing civilians with weapons to patrol school grounds is enough to scare some families right out of the district.

The school district and law enforcement professionals have a duty to protect students and ensure their safety. In addition to officers at the city’s high schools, the future Federal Way High School proposal takes security into account by reducing the number of entrances and exits. Likewise, the recent voter-approved levy will help pay for more security cameras at district schools.

Statistics show schools are still one of the safest places for our children. The Center for Disease Control reports that less than 1 percent of homicides among school-age children occur on school property or between home and school.

For now, the solution to safer schools comes down to volunteers who forgo guns in favor of cellphones and walkie-talkies. There are plenty of opportunities for citizens to donate their time and raise the quality of life for Federal Way’s children. Programs such as Watch DOGS (Dads Of Great Students) and Communities In Schools, for example, match students with adults whose mere presence can make a lasting positive impact.

The key point is the willingness to volunteer.

That mindset has the power to create a stronger learning environment in Federal Way schools.

All guns aside, if citizens are serious about volunteering, the schools will gladly find a place for them to help. As the schools and police iron out the details of protecting students, the presence of more adults on school campuses will foster a greater sense of safety.

● L E T T E r S - Y o u r opinion C o u nts :

To submit an item or photo for publication: email editor@federalwaymirror.com. Letters may be edited for style, clarity and length. of Evergreen Truck Stop. I grew up two houses away from the Clerget family, and Doug and his first wife Beverly were friends and business partners of my parents, Kenneth and Lorraine Brown.

Our families attended church together, catholic school, vacations, and as I

said, our parents were in business together. I posted the following comment on your article back in March 2012: “Hmm, just noticed this article in March. While Doug Clerget was quite the go-getter, the article falsely credits him with owning and operating Evergreen

Truck Stop. Evergreen Truck Stop, along with the Chevron station in Seattle next to the Rainier Brewery and two other truck stops in Missoula, Montana and Verdi, Nevada were all built, owned and operated by my parents Ken and Lorrie Brown. At the time they were the biggest truck stop

owners on the West Coast.

Doug was only a co-owner with my dad of the land Evergreen was built on, but had absolutely nothing to do with the business itself. We’ve made numerous attempts to correct the records with the historical society with no success.”

I would like to see my parents get the credit they deserve for being one of the [ more LETTERS, page 6 ]

Some information about the PACC you may not know that will be the identifying attraction for residents President, Federal Way Coalition as well as for tourists — a of the Performing Arts sense of place we don’t yet The Federal Way City have. Associated economic Council will soon be condevelopment could be the sidering whether to move impetus for other developahead with a schematic ers who recognize the city design for a performing is investing in itself in a arts and conference positive and imprescenter (PACC). sive way.

GUEST While this has Could the perbeen a part of the formance hall be city’s Comprehensmaller, and added sive Plan since the on to later? No. The city incorporated, interauditorium, with acousest in promoting a PACC tics and placement of seats, began earlier, in 1989, when must be created as one unit. the Federal Way Coalition The additional expense of of the Performing Arts oradding on at a later date ganized. Included as memwouldn’t make sense. The bers were representatives 700 seats would be the from all local performance minimum to attract outside groups, with the mission interest — and many local to promote and raise funds groups desire that size. toward a large performance Now, several perform in hall. churches, with the disadThis was later the nonvantages of working around profit that created the the church’s schedule, plus campaign for funding enhaving to repeatedly set up hancements at the Knutzen and take down chairs and Family Theatre. But that’s risers. another story.

Would the schools There have been sevbenefit? There would be operal years of research, three portunity for high schools feasibility studies, tours of in particular to offer classes several Western Washingin technical skills, espeton performance halls by cially sound and lighting. many people interested in Graduates of those classes the project, and purchase of in Auburn and Highline a site through state grants. are in great demand. The The concept of including PACC would offer space for conference center space was student concerts and arts introduced a few years ago, competitions. resulting in greatly expandSuccessful performance ed potential usage. Many of halls we have used as modour local events cannot be els include McIntyre Hall held in Federal Way, needin Mount Vernon, and Eding a larger facility. Touring monds Center for the Arts. companies cannot perform Check them out online, here, but now two have including their schedules. expressed interest in adding They operate in the black.

Federal Way’s proposed The Federal Way CoaliPACC as a site. tion of the Performing Arts Several of our performis eager to assist in funding groups hold their major raising, and has already shows in Auburn’s perforresearched many available mance hall, if they can get grants. We also know many on the schedule. They usuhave waited years to conally have to reserve space at tribute to this campaign. least a year in advance. The There will be a variety of Auburn facility turns down naming opportunities for at least two requests a week, the facility, performance from a diverse number of hall, lobby, conference hall, events: seminars, lectures, meeting rooms and possibly musical competitions, pavers. This could result in ethnic celebrations, travel significant amounts being shows, hobby shows, bridge raised. There are also grants tournaments, fundraisers available for maintenance and receptions. That is also and operation that can be true of Highline’s 800-seat pursued. performance hall.

We can only begin once What is the benefit to the schematic designs are the city? At last, a signature finished. We’re ready to structure in downtown organize.

By Joann Piquette

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www.federalwaymirror.com February 22, 2013 [5] FACEBOOK COMMENTS ship. Can Mayor Priest find a way to get [ ROEGNER from page 4] losing more time? That would result in a smaller project or possibly one project done in two stages. The consultants said the project’s cost reflected community and city input. That probably is true because we always want more than we can afford.

If the PACC supporters in the community really want something to happen sooner rather than later, they are going to need to compromise. Downtown desperately needs a project that can motivate private investment. We have already spent several years just getting to this point.

The next key moment is the mayorcouncil retreat on March 9. The next few weeks will be a test of mayoral leader-

the council to commit to the next set of expenditures to keep moving ahead, and can he do it within available resources and still keep the arts community’s support? If a public vote remains part of the discussion — or worse, a council requirement for moving ahead — the elected officials will be politically safer, but construction will be a lot farther off.

Not an easy goal. But we elect people to lead, not push decisions back to the voters. And against the backdrop of an election year for the mayor and three council members? The stakes just got higher.

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

In response to “Citizens divided over idea of armed volunteers in schools” Kay Jackson: I would not send my children to a school with vigilantes “guarding” the school grounds. I do not want my child to be caught in the cross fire. Guns have no place in schools - unless it is the police academy or a gun safety program off campus.

David Poling: Ignoring the threats that we face today is a recipe for disaster, looking the other way only enables evil to prosper and armed volunteers, teachers, staff or security personal is a step forward in protecting our children.

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of Federal Way in the near future and they’re very interested in any materials we have regarding our parents and pictures or video that they may have taken.

My brothers and sisters and I will be compiling a packet and delivering it to them in the near future so that the story of their involvement in early Federal Way can be told.

I hope that your newspaper will take into account what I’ve shared with you and stop crediting Doug Clerget with ownership of

the truck stop. I would also appreciate a correction or retraction of that claim in your newspaper.

Kendra Brown Dotson, Issaquah

Feedback on trafficking and council diversity Thanks for featuring the letter on human trafficking last week. I also attended the presentation at St. Luke’s Church by Pastor Jo Lembo and was appalled to

learn of the plight of young girls in our community.

By bringing attention to the situation, perhaps we as a community can begin the process of ending this travesty in our midst. Those of us in attendance that evening were pleased to see Mayor Skip Priest sitting among us. His presence emphasized the importance of not ignoring the problem any longer.

Bob Roegner’s article (Feb. 15) on the lack of di-

versity on the Federal Way City Council is a shining example of political correctness on full parade.

Based on his comments, you would think the two new members had no business on the council. This does nothing to inspire confidence in them as they proceed to fulfill their duties. Frankly, I’m more concerned about their competence than I am their color, ethnicity, or sex. [ more LETTERS, page 7 ]

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earliest business owners in the Federal Way area and influential in the early days of Federal Way. My dad was president of the Kiwanis Club for many years.

He employed many many people in the area, starting with the original Evergreen Truck Stop on Pacific Highway at about 328th (it was called Ernie’s for years after he sold it), which he owned from the early 1950s until he and Clerget bought the

Meridian in the late 1960s.

He also owned the only truck stop in Seattle on 6th Avenue next to the Rainier Brewery starting in the early 1950s. My parents solely owned and operated Evergreen Truck Stop, while Clerget owned and operated the restaurant (Gee Gee’s, run by the Gees, who were other neighbors of ours) and the motel.

I’ve contacted the Historical Society of Federal Way. They plan on writing a new book on the history

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Program targets Steel Lake’s health of Ecology has said our program enhances native plant communities, and does promote the ecosystem health of To help maintain a healthy ecosysSteel Lake.” tem at Steel Lake, the Federal Way The biggest noxious weed the LMD City Council unanimously approved has dealt with is known as milfoil, the renewal of the Steel Lake Manage- Smith said. Milfoil is an invasive plant ment District (LMD) for another 10 species that’s capable of overtakyears. ing a body of water in a season, Dan Smith, who is the water and can affect oxygen levels quality coordinator for the ENVIRONMENT in lakes, which in turn affects city’s Surface Water Manageall the other organisms in the ment Division, explained lake, he said. Another issue what the LMD is for, and with milfoil is that it presents a how it helps keep Steel Lake as hazard to both boaters and swimhealthy as possible. mers.

“An LMD is a governmental Keeping milfoil out of Steel Lake mechanism by which property ownalso stops the spread of the invasive ers can embark on a program of lake species to other local lakes, Smith improvement and maintenance,” said. The public education part of the Smith explained at the Feb. 19 council LMD includes printed notices and meeting, “which is funded through flyers, a quarterly newsletter, informaassessments of lake-area properties.” tion for boater education, a website The current LMD has been in place dedicated to Steel Lake, and an annual since 2003, and has been mostly used report. to combat noxious weed species and “It’s information concerning lake educate property owners surrounding health, storm water impacts, polluthe lake. Smith explained some of the tion prevention and natural yard care activities for both areas of attack. practices,” Smith noted.

“One product that we produce is a With the renewal, Smith said the survey and a report. So our contracLMD would expand the scope of its tor goes out and they map Steel Lake. operations and tackle issues like water It’s a very comprehensive survey, and quality, Canada Goose management, they locate the noxious weed species,” outlet channel maintenance, and he said. the management of hazardous algae “Those locations are indicated by blooms.

GPS coordinates, and they can go In order to fund these extra activiback and find those noxious plants ties, a $3 increase in the current $95 and control those individual plants. annual fee would be required, Smith The Washington State Department said. However, it appears that Steel

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We need to start examining our priorities and stop focusing on appearances that might make us feel good or look good. Good government requires more than appearances. I propose that in response to Mr. Roegner’s concerns that we give Diana Noble-Gulliford and Kelly Maloney a chance to acquit themselves until the election next fall. Then, if their fiscal conservatism is unacceptable to the electorate, they can be replaced by candidates with big government aspirations and corresponding higher taxes. Fair?

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Milfoil is an invasive plant species found at Steel Lake. Milfoil can overtake a body of water in a season, and can affect oxygen levels in lakes, which in turn affects all the other organisms in the lake. FILE PHOTO Lake property owners are on board.

“We got (this process) kicked off with a petition that was submitted to the clerk, and per the RCW (Revised Code of Washington), we needed 10 landowners to sign, and had 37. We needed 15 percent property acreage signing, and we got 20 percent,” he said.

A few Steel Lake property owners were in attendance, and gave a small round of applause with the council’s unanimous approval.

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February 22, 2013 [7] [ LETTERS from page 6]

I would just like to comment on the Federal Way school levy that passed in November.

I have a child in the school district and voted for it. I was led to believe by the media and the group supporting the levy that the average house in Federal Way valued at $240,000 (which my house is) would see an increase in taxes of approximately $219 to $240 depending on where you read it.

I agreed to that and voted for that.

Well my tax bill due in April reflects an increase of $339 for schools over the 2012 tax bill. That is approximately 50 percent more than I voted for. In the future, I ask that if the school district wishes for me to continue to vote to pass these levies that we be given the correct information instead of misleading information and hope we don’t notice on our tax bill.

I might just be voting no on the next levy (which I normally do not) because I feel I was totally misled.

Tamara Hegel, Federal Way

The letter writer followed up with this email to The Mirror: I did get a personal phone call from the school district and the increase in the taxes were explained in detail specific to my property based on both the Nov. levy and the tech levy that was previously passed. I would like to thank them for the time and consideration that they gave me on this matter.

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School board examines reality of education’s future

By Greg Allmain gallmain@fedwaymirror.com

Federal Way School Board members were given a presentation of Rob Neu’s “State of the Schools” speech during the board’s Feb. 12 meeting, with Neu giving much the same speech he had in recent weeks to various community organizations.

Neu’s presentation touched off a thoughtful

discussion among board members about the direction of education, and how Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) can best meet the needs of its students going forward.

Board President Tony Moore said he feels the district is moving in the right direction in thinking of how to ensure students will be competitive in the global community and economy.

“Because the world is,

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most assuredly, getting smaller,” he added.

Board member Danny Peterson took the time to respond to some criticism he said he had heard, citing The Mirror’s quote of Neu’s presentation given during a recent Federal Way Chamber lunch: “We’re no longer educating kids. We’re raising them.”

“Some in the community really honed in on that,” Peterson said. “I know for us, I don’t feel like that’s something the district tries to grab for, nor do I think you’re implying that. I think that by default, when parents don’t pick up that role, we’re left with the school district to pick that up.”

Neu responded, fleshing out his earlier comments with a further explanation.

“As a parent of young children myself, I don’t want the school raising my kids for me,” he said. “And I certainly don’t want to imply we have to raise children. However, when you look at the mandates, really the point is, that’s what we’re being asked to do,” he said. “The real challenge

for us, moving forward, is to break away from what I think is a narrow vision of a school’s indicators of success. We are too focused, in my opinion, as a society on the test score. Certainly that’s one indicator, and perhaps a valuable indicator, of how we’re doing and how our students are doing.

But we have an overemphasis, and I believe, an excessive assessment attitude, in this country.”

Neu continued, saying the vision of education that many in this country grew up with is drastically changing, along with everything else in the world.

“Our job, our challenge, our oath, if you will, is to help every child find their passion and propel them into a meaningful life.

And that is beyond core academics. It’s also about being physically fit. It’s also about being globally and culturally competent. It’s about having the ability to have a conversation in an elevator, as well as being able to stand in front of an audience and present.

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the skills today, that only a diplomat needed maybe a decade ago.”

Board member Claire Wilson said she thinks an excellent example of FWPS striving to provide a broad spectrum of education opportunities can be seen in the Career and Technical Education (CTE) program.

“Having spent some time talking to CTE students, their passion is their future,” she said. “(And the idea that) they could integrate and fuse academics within their passion area, is something I think is really important that I hear you talk about.”

Board Vice President Angela Griffin talked about how she sees parental involvement every day when she watches a line of children wait for their school bus. Every morning, there are at least 10 to 15 parents/ guardians there to see their children off to school.

“I watched them wave to the students as they were leaving. And I thought about the impact that was going to have on those students for that day, for

learning. We talk about parent involvement, that was Parent Involvement 101,” she said. “What each one of those parents or guardians, aunts, uncles, whoever they may have been, they have an individual focus for each one of those students that got on that bus. One may have been looking for us to help get (their student) into college, one may be looking for them to have a meal. We as an education system have to be broad in our reach to ensure that our students are successful, and I think we do that really well.”

Neu agreed, saying he thinks the teachers and administrators of FWPS do an excellent job of preparing students. With the massive sea change of the world and education, educators are, in many respects, sailing without a map, he said.

“The system we’re currently operating in isn’t designed for the society we’re living in,” he said. “That’s nobody’s fault…None of us are trained for this. None of us. We’re all making it up as we go, and we’re all doing the best we can.”

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Community meetings target traffic cameras, schools, guns From staff reports

The Federal Way Police Department is inviting the community to the first of three “Chief ’s Call” community meetings.

The first meeting will run 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club, 3583 SW 320th St. Topics that will be covered at all three meetings this

year are red light and school zone photo enforcement; school safety; gun safety; and active shooter situations.

The other two meetings are scheduled for May and September. Those meetings will be held in the northern and southern parts of the city, respectively.

Dates and locations will be announced.

According to the city, a Chief ’s Call group has existed within the police department since 2001. Chief Brian Wilson wants to change the format and make it more community oriented.

Wilson and other senior FWPD

personnel will be present to lead these conversations and answer questions. Members of the department’s Crime Prevention Education and Analyst team will also be present, according to the city.

“I look forward to going into our neighborhood communities and discussing the topics that are in the headlines, and concern our citizens daily,” Wilson said in a news release. “We appreciate the opportunity to continue and foster excellent partnerships.”

More information can be found at www.cityoffederalway.com or on FWPD’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/FedWayPD.

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County planning policy affects Federal Way’s quality of life

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The Federal Way City Council voted to write a letter in support of amendments to the King County Countywide Planning Policies (CPPs), a set of rules that will dictate growth and development throughout the county and the city.

Margaret Clark, senior planner for community and

economic development, gave a presentation to the council on Feb. 19 on some of the major changes that will take place.

“The goals of the CPPs update are to ensure consistency with the multi-county planning policies contained within Vision 2040,” Clark said, referring to a document that the Puget Sound Regional Council has produced. The goal is to

ensure consistency with the Growth Management Act, reflect current terminology, and establish the policy framework for the Vision 2040 regional growth strategy, Clark said.

Clark said Vision 2040 is a planning strategy to attempt to meet the forecasted population of five million people and three million jobs in the Puget Sound region by 2040.

“It’s a description of a preferred pattern of urbanization that has been designed to minimize environmental impacts, support economic prosperity, promote adequate and affordable housing, improve mobility and make efficient use of existing infrastructure,” Clark noted.

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According to Clark, the city has begun addressing this issue and are “preparing code amendments to implement (the) language.”

Healthy living access includes increasing the number of biking and pedestrian paths, a move the city has already been working on in recent years, Clark said, with the adoption of a Pedestrian and Bicycle Master plan last year. Environmental justice is perhaps the most ambiguous new policy, instructing cities to “identify and mitigate unavoidable impacts of public actions that disproportionately affect people of color and low-income populations.”

Another part of the CPPs update includes affordable housing access, Clark said, an area that Federal Way is in good shape in some respects. The new facet of this policy update will be that the county looks at affordable housing access on a county level, rather than a city-by-city level, Clark said.

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Inslee rolls out jobs agenda that had been neglected due to budget cuts in the last few years of Gov. Christine Gregoire’s administration.

Gov. Jay Inslee announced his agenda • Advancing Washington’s aerospace recently for revitalizing the state economy, leadership: The governor is calling for citing five points of focus he wants in the a targeted plan to attract more coming years. large-scale aerospace business.

“Washington families are strug• Clean energy, climate action gling, and nearly 300,000 people and plentiful water: Inslee is proin the state are looking for work,” posing using state capital funds to he said. “They expect us to step “develop clean energy solutions,” up to the challenge of rebuilding support more “biofuels proacour economy. For our state to tion,” and making transportation compete in the global economy, investments that are “good for the Gov. Jay Inslee we must create a working Washclimate.” ington that sustains an innovative • Health care reform: Inslee economic climate in every corner of the plans to fully implement the federal Afstate. I have confidence we can answer the fordable Care Act, believing that it will challenge. A strong workforce has been “not only improve people’s health, it will our strength in the past and will be our generate savings for taxpayers and create path to the future.” thousands of jobs statewide.”

The five focus areas Inslee believes will “We can and must make government revitalize the state’s economy and jobs a partner in job creation,” the governor market include: said. “We will deploy targeted investments • Educating a 21st century workforce: and incentives in sectors that promise real This will include an emphasis on science, growth. We will expand access to health technology, engineering and math or care because it’s good for people and good STEM education, and would involve infor the economy. And we are going to do vestments in aerospace training programs the right thing for our economy and for and related facilities. our future by stepping up to the challenge • Improving the business climate and of climate change.” expanding the workforce: The governor Another major agenda item Inslee touched on something he called an Regu- touched on was for a comprehensive latory Innovation Center, which would transportation plan for the state. He coordinate efforts to streamline the “time indicated he plans on meeting with state and costs of government interaction.” Part lawmakers in the coming weeks and of this plan would also include incentiviz- months to craft “a comprehensive plan ing businesses in the state to hire veterthat includes roads, transit, bike routes ans. He also said he wants to revitalize and other modes of transportation to help Washington’s tourism industry, an asset free capacity for freight and commerce.”

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Once he was ready to In the summer before his knuckle down, it took Jefsenior year of high school, fery only one month to earn Jeffery Mitchell, now 22, his GED. moved with his family to “This program has really the Puget Sound area. built my self-confidence,” When he enrolled at his he said. “I was expected to new school, he learned want to do good for that most of his myself, and I did.” credits from school Jeffery is one of EDUCATION in Michigan would 37 students of all not transfer here. ages who received “It was like I their GED this past needed to do all four year through Multiyears over,” he said. “I was Service Center. He and depressed that I wouldn’t the other graduates were graduate on time. I mean, celebrated in the agency’s I’m a bright person, but I largest-ever graduation was failing.” event on Jan. 17.

He walked away from Multi-Service Center’s school, and turned to alGED preparation program cohol and drugs instead. It is taught by volunteer tutors took a couple of trips to jail and staff. Because classes for Jeffrey to see a future he are small, each student can did not want for himself. work at his or her own pace Instead, he took a difwhile also receiving indiferent path, and turned vidualized help from tutors. to Multi-Service Center.

This personalized attention There, he enrolled in the can often be the critical agency’s Out of School difference for students who Youth program, funded by struggle in the more typical

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The additional case management makes a positive difference for students too, giving them support and encouragement to get through their struggles. “(My case manager) didn’t tell me what to do, but she was there for me in so many ways,” Jeffery said.

“She helped me see that I needed to expect more from myself.”

Now Jeffery is trying to set a positive example for his younger siblings. “I want them to see it’s never too late to do the right thing,” he said.

Learn more To learn more about Multi-Service Center’s education programs, visit www. multi-servicecenter.com.

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Children’s imaginations bring this section to life

You can get involved by voting for your favorite ad. Go to federalwaymirror. com and click on the “vote here” graphic and select your favorite from the top 10, as chosen by The Mirror’s staff.

Voting is open from now until March 8. The winning ad’s creator will receive a pizza and ice cream party for their entire class, compliments of The Mirror and Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt.

Enjoy the ads and while you’re at it, thank the teachers who made it possible for their students to participate: Chris Andrews, Mirror Lake; LeRyna Basinger, Sacajawea; Melissa Brooks, Mark Twain; Michelle Carmel, Enterprise; Donna Chursky, Sherwood Forest; Tenesha Fremstad, TAF Academy; Maycee Gielow, Illahee; Tina Gilmore (Kara Flannery’s class), Kilo; Brianne Harvey, Enterprise; Amy Judd, Camelot; Shelley Keeler, Lakeland; Angie Mogensen, Kilo; Jimmy Nguyen, Green Gables; Karen Orwig, Illahee; Toni Rusnov, Valhalla; Debra Sampson, Saghalie; Tami Smith, Lakota; Laurie Sukola, Lakota; Nancy Sunitsch, Enterprise; Mandy Tommervik, Twin Lakes; and the fine students at Sylvan Learning Center in Federal Way. Through the imaginations of our Federal Way students, this section comes to life.

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Each February, we get the pleasure of producing one of our most-read special sections of the year.

Due to the gracious support of the teachers in Federal Way Public Schools, this section comes to life. A number of years ago, we had the idea to have young kids design an ad for a few businesses in Federal Way. Each year, this has grown and now encompasses what you see in the following pages.

The goal of this project is very simple.

We present the students with a blank box and the businesses’ logo and address.

The kiddos use their artistic abilities to generate an ad. The businesses then comb through the submissions and select their winners. Some can’t decide, so we print more than one.

Over the years, we have had some great submissions. Most of the kids are very literal in their ads and some, well, they are true artists as they just flow to wherever. One drew a puppy’s paw and put the phone number in the toes; several used every color in the rainbow to design their ads; some came up with their own taglines like the one for Lakehaven (“LUD is the best, don’t try the rest”). Another kid-designed ad for Stanford insurance summed it up the best with a picture of a red cross, car and house – succinct and to the point.

Ah, from the minds of the young, a wealth of creativity flows.

Mirror publisher Rudi Alcott can be reached at ralcott@federalwaymirror.com

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Book recommendations Check out the following books recommended by staff at the Federal Way Mirror.

“Tara Road” by Maeve Binchy: It has been many years since I first read this book. I loved it so much that I have given it as a gift over and over. Never before or since have I read a book that came so alive with each written word. I was able to picture the people, the places and even the cracks in the stone wall! Hmmm...I think it is time to download it to my Nook and reread it! - Mary Lou Goss, sales consultant “The Joy of Hate” by Greg Gutfeld: One of the funniest and most insightful reads in recent years on the state of politics and culture in the U.S. - Greg Allmain, reporter “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” by Ken Kesey: I love this novel’s message of challenging the rules and expectations of society.

R.P. McMurphy is a convict who fakes mental illness to avoid doing harder time. While committed to an institution, he shakes up the rigid routines of fellow mental patients, who rally around their new friend and rebel against the hospital’s status quo. McMurphy becomes convinced that the colorful patients are no crazier than the average person walking around on the streets. The tension in this story builds in the power struggle between McMurphy and the emasculating Nurse Ratched, leading to a shocking but inevitable conclusion. - Andy Hobbs, editor “The Tipping Point” by Malcolm Gladwell: This is a book based on how ideas, trends, crime

waves or any other measurable data develops and spreads like a virus to gain widespread attraction. The case studies presented in the book are incredibly interesting and thought provoking. - Rudi Alcott, publisher “Last Days of Summer” by Steve Kluger: More than 10 years ago, our book club read “Last Days of Summer” by Steve Kluger and it immediately became one of my favorite books ever and one that I’ve given several times as a gift. The story is a hilarious yet touching account of a young boy growing up in New York in the 1940s. He forms an unlikely friendship with one of the stars of the New York Giants baseball team. This book is not written in prose, but rather notes, report cards, letters, reports, telegrams, post-its and more! You’ll laugh, you’ll cry and you’ll appreciate the love of your very best friends and role models. It is an absolutely great read! - Cindy Ducich, sales consultant “Many Lives, Many Masters”

by Dr. Brian Weiss: This book was life-changing and had a profound impact on me. I don’t know if it’s because of the timing in which I read it (with all kinds of soul-searching I was doing at that particular time in my life) or just how soundly it resonated with me. It helped me to see life more clearly in my own understanding, while giving an “explanation” of why I feel the way I do about all aspects of life and relationships.

Not to mention it explained to me all those coincidences that happen in life — the reason why and how.

It is a belief system I have had for many years before reading the book, but the book gave me an “OK” to feel the way I do and let me know that there are people all over the world who feel the same as I do. Like I’ve always said, “I’m not religious, I’m spiritual,” and this book put it all in perspective. Marcie Shannon, creative artist

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Federal Way Collision

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BOOK GROUP: The Multicultural Book Group will discuss “Angel Island” by Erika Lee and Judy Yung at 7 p.m. March 13 at the Federal Way Regional Library. Angel Island is the Ellis Island of the Pacific Coast. This meticulously researched book, showing the link between U.S. immigration policy and restricted codes of race, gender and class on the Pacific Coast, is deeply relevant to current debates on immigration policies. Newcomers are welcome. Contact (253) 874-5771.

Mirror readers pick their favorite books For this month’s literacy section, The Mirror asked readers on our Facebook page: “What is your favorite book of all time, and why?”

• Pairlee Bench Audett: The Bible because it is the source of life • Aaron Gray: “Mere Christianity” by C.S. Lewis.

Aside from my personal reasons of faith, it’s my favorite because it is a brilliant example of critical thinking and building a worldview. Lewis is a beloved author in other areas besides religion, but this book gives a fascinating look at the beliefs that shaped much of his writing.

In fiction, “Dracula” by

Bram Stoker. It’s amazing how he uses a multiplicity of styles to create one overarching narrative.

• Claudia Saint Jacque: I absolutely love anything

by David Sedaris, but “Me Talk Pretty One Day” is my favorite work of his.

The way he describes such mundane life experiences, turning them into something that makes you snort while laughing... I just think it’s pure brilliance.

• Eric Gollings: Favorite Fiction: “The Lord of the Rings.” It takes me away from my day to day grind and yet fills me with courage and hope I need to live out my own life.

• Jonetta Crockett White: “Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass.”

This is a true story of a true American hero.

FW Rotarians raise money for technology lab

By TRICIA SCHUG Multi-Service Center

At their Jan. 26 fundraising gala, members of the Rotary Club of Federal Way raised their bid cards in support of MultiService Center’s Education and Employment Program. The group raised more than $20,000 to help Multi-Service Center create a new technology lab for students.

The new technology lab will give MSC

• Tim Drab: “Hop on Pop” by Dr. Seuss. It stretches me intellectually. I’d have to say my runner up would be “On the Beach” by Shute. It’s refreshing to read about a post-apocalyptic environment that DOESN’T involve zombies.

• Tony Collins: The dictionary. Largely because at least some kernel of all accumulated human knowledge can be found within that single tome.

• Shelley Merryfield: “To Kill a Mockingbird.”

Human nature at its best and worst.

• Mike Evans: “The Catcher in the Rye” because I can relate to deranged narcissism.

• Kim Schneider Wolff: “The Language of Flowers”

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students opportunities to enhance computer skills, learn the most-current software programs, study for GED testing, and prepare for futures in computer-oriented workplaces. The lab is expected to open for students by fall.

“We are thrilled to be able to offer all our students an opportunity to enhance their computer skills,” said Amanda Sahli, director, MSC’s Education and Employment program. “What a tremendous gift the Rotary has given to area youth and adults who are working to change their lives in positive ways.”

From Dropout to College Ian dropped out of high school after 9th grade and tried to finish online, but lacked the motivation to stick with it. He got help at Multi-Service Center, quickly earned his GED, and is now in college working toward a medical degree.

We can help your young adult too.

Multi-Service Center is now enrolling out-of-school young adults, ages 16 to 21, in our OSY (Out of School Youth) program. It’s free.

Program includes: GED preparation, career exploration, job skills training, intensive case management, some paid internships, and more.

Call today to learn more. (253) 835-7678, ext. 179 Or find us on the web at: www.multi-servicecenter.com

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List of top banned books From staff reports

Banned Books Week is slated for Sept. 22-28 and is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. The week highlights the value of free and open access to information, according to the American Library Association (ALA).

“Banned Books Week draws national attention to the harms of censorship,” reports the ALA. “The most common reason for banning a book is because it is considered sexually explicit, and parents are overwhelmingly the initiators of book challenges and bans.”

According to the ALA, the top 10 banned/challenged books in the past 10 years are: 1. “Harry Potter” (series),

by J.K. Rowling 2. “Alice” series, by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor 3. “The Chocolate War,”

by Robert Cormier 4. “And Tango Makes Three,” by Justin Richardson/Peter Parnell 5. “Of Mice and Men,” by John Steinbeck 6. “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” by Maya Angelou 7. “Scary Stories” (series),

by Alvin Schwartz 8. “His Dark Materials” (series), by Philip Pullman 9. “ttyl; ttfn; l8r g8r” (series), by Lauren Myracle 10. “The Perks of Being a Wallflower,” by Stephen Chbosky

Classics The top challenged classic books, according to the ALA: 1. “The Great Gatsby,” by F. Scott Fitzgerald 2. “The Catcher in the Rye,” by J.D. Salinger 3. “The Grapes of Wrath,” by John Steinbeck 4. “To Kill a Mockingbird,” by Harper Lee 5. “The Color Purple,” by Alice Walker 6. “Ulysses,” by James Joyce 7. “Beloved,” by Toni Morrison 8. “The Lord of the Flies,”

by William Golding 9. “1984,” by George Orwell 10. “The Sound and the Fury,” by William Faulkner

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Criteria Other reasons that books have been banned or censored in schools, libraries and book stores, according to the ALA: • Racial issues: About and/or encouraging racism.

• Encouragement of “damaging” lifestyles • Blasphemous dialogue: The author of the book uses words such as “God” or “Jesus” as profanity.

• Sex and violence • Presence of witchcraft: An example is J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” series.

• Religious affiliations: This is most commonly related to Satanic or witchcraft themes.

• Political bias: Occurs when books support or examine extreme political parties/philosophies such as fascism, communism, anarchism, etc.

• Age inappropriate: Due to content and the age level at which they are aimed.

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Ready, set, read: Parents play key role in reading skills

By Morgan Griffith Center Director, Federal Way Sylvan Learning Center

Throughout our lives, we read directions or instructions to perform a task, we read newspapers, magazines and other publications to be informed, and we read stories, poetry, plays and other enjoyable materials for the literary experience.

If you had not developed solid reading skills as a child, you may have difficulty completing jobrelated tasks or reading for enjoyment as an adult.

As students in grades four through eight become more sophisticated readers, their reading behaviors become more analytical and their thinking more abstract.

Children at this level dissect words and word parts for meaning and continue to expand their vocabularies. They read for enjoyment in areas of interest and pay particular attention to reading series books.

By engaging children in the world of reading, parents can help their children enjoy reading and become more proficient readers.

Sylvan Learning recommends that parents spend

at least one hour per week — 10 to 15 minutes a day — doing a reading activity with their children.

To help parents nurture their children’s reading behaviors, the staff at your local Federal Way Sylvan offers these tips and ideas for reading at home with children in grades four through eight: • Help your child with the latest experiment in her science book. Talk through each step and discuss next steps.

• Pick a different country each week, and challenge him to learn a bit more about that country by visiting the library or researching it online.

• Research and select books about your child’s interests, such as a sport or hobby.

• Make a trip to the library a weekly “date” with your child.

• Read the newspaper with your child. Elicit her opinion about current events.

• Encourage your child to read series books such as “Harry Potter,” “Lemony Snicket,” “The Chronicles of Narnia,” “Little House on the Prairie,” etc.

• Create a family book

club where you and your child read the same book and discuss it.

• Help your child find a favorite author. Have him create alternate stories for the author’s repetitive characters.

Read your child’s favorite books.

Sylvan Learning’s recommended reading list Elementary school Kindergarten: “A Play’s the Thing” by Aliki Grade 1: “Amelia Bedelia”

by Peggy Parish Grade 2: “Anansi the Spider” by Gerald McDermott Grade 3: “The Adventures of Stuart Little” by Daphne Skinner Grade 4: “In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson” by Bette Bao Lord Grade 5: “Annie and the Old One” by Miska Miles Middle school Grade 6: “You Be the Jury” series by Marvin Miller Grade 7: “The Giver” by Lois Lowry Grade 8: “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea” by Jules Verne High school Grade 9: “White Fang” by

Jack London Grade 10: “The Count of Monte Cristo” by Alexandre Dumas Grade 11: “Tuesdays with Morrie” by Mitch Albom Grade 12: “The Sun Also Rises” by Ernest Hemingway

Book Adventure The Internet can also provide many opportunities for children of all ages who are looking for new materials to read. Book Adventure is a free, Sylvancreated interactive reading motivation program that can be found online at www.BookAdventure.com.

Parents can help children choose a book from more than 7,500 titles, take short comprehension quizzes and redeem accumulated points for small prizes.

Book Adventure also offers teacher and parent resources and tips to help children develop a lifelong love of reading.

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Sacred choral music: The Concordia Choir of Concordia University Irvine, Calif., will be performing a concert of sacred choral music at 4 p.m. Feb. 24 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 515 S. 312th St. Visit www. cui.edu/TheArts.

Federal Way Coalition Against Trafficking: Next meeting of this organization dedicated to ending human trafficking is 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Feb. 26 at the EX3 Ron Sandwith Teen Center, 31453 28th Ave. S. Contact brenda@fwcat.org.

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 Steve Vollmer of Young Life (Feb. 27) and State Rep. Linda Kochmar (March 6).

Lend Me A Tenor: Centerstage Theatre presents the classic comedy “Lend Me A Tenor,” which runs March 1-24 at the Knutzen Family Theatre, 3200 SW Dash Point Road.

Shows are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays with matinees at 2 p.m.

Sundays. Tickets are $28 for adults, $24 for seniors/military, $10 for ages 25 and under. Contact (253) 661-1444 or www.centerstagetheatre.com.

Thomas Jefferson High School: An Raider Parent Movement (RPM) auction fundraiser runs 5 to 8 p.m. March 2 at Emerald Downs in Auburn. Cost is $50. All proceeds from the annual event will benefit academics, athletics, arts and activities at the high

school. Visit http://tjrpm.org or contact creagle@fwps.org.

Swap meet will raise money for cancer research: Indoor event runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 9 at Belmor Park clubhouse, 2101 S. 324th St. (near the mall). Early bird entrance fee at 8 a.m. is $2. Presented by Gamma Delta Chapter of Phi Beta Psi. Space available for vendors. Call (253) 874-6395.

Kikaha O Ke Kai Outrigger Canoe Club: This nonprofit organization dedicated to the sport of Hawaiian outrigger canoe paddling kicks off its 17th season at 9 a.m.

March 10 at Steel Lake. Contact kikaha.info@gmail.com or (253) 237-4425.

Jazz LIVE at Marine View: Next free monthly all-ages concert begins at 5 p.m. March 10, featuring Portland pianist/singer/ songwriter Tom Grant with guest vocalist Shelly Rudolph. Concert is at Marine View Church, 8469 Eastside Drive NE, Tacoma. Visit www. marineviewpc.org or call (253) 229-9206.

Bloodmobile: Cascade Regional Blood Services will hold donation drives in Federal Way on March 12, 13, 16 and 23. To learn more or schedule an appointment, email robinl@crbs.net.

Book group: The Multicultural Book Group will discuss “Angel Island” by Erika Lee and Judy Yung at 7 p.m. March 13 at the Federal Way Regional Library. Angel Island is the Ellis Island of the Pacific Coast.

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showing the link between U.S. immigration policy and restricted codes of race, gender and class on the Pacific Coast, is deeply relevant to current debates on immigration policies. Newcomers are welcome.

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Free recycling: City-sponsored event runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 16 at the old Toys R Us parking lot, 2141 S. 314th St. Items accepted include appliances, wood, mattresses, tires, electronics, Styrofoam blocks, batteries, fluorescent tubes, car seats and more. Contact recycle@cityoffederalway.com.

Family history expo: A genealogist can help you gain tools to begin or continue your search for people that may be lost or forgotten on your family tree. Seminar runs 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 16 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 28616 48th Ave. S., Auburn. Lunch available for $3 donation. To register, visit starlakefamilyhistoryexpo.com or contact Annette Pratt at (253) 941-8204.

Scouting for Food: Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts will be in Federal Way neighborhoods Saturday morning, March 23, asking for donations to help area food banks.

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by Jet Chevrolet,35700 Enchanted Pkwy. S., on March 23 to drop off food donations and enjoy some racing action. Cub Scouts from the Hylebos District take to the track for the Pinewood Derby starting at 11 a.m. at Jet Chevrolet. Contact david.pope@scouting.org or (253) 682-2205.

St. Francis Women’s Auxiliary: Group meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month, September through April, at the St. Francis medical building. Learn

more by calling (253) 838-1473.

Public art: City Hall is displaying the work of Arts Alive contest winner Dennis Harrison, who specializes in the fine art of Marquetry, using natural and dyed wood veneers to create stunning images. The gallery at City Hall is located on the second floor at 33325 8th Ave. S. and is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Dumas Bay Centre is featuring the watercolor work of Federal Way resident Eileen Miryekta, whose paintings capture the spirit of two waterfront landmarks: Seattle’s Pike’s Place Market and Post Alley. The gallery is located at 3200 Dash Point Road and is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays.

Drivers needed: Volunteer drivers are needed to transport elderly residents in King County. Contact: (206) 326-2800 or resource.l@ ghc.org.

Federal Way Senior Center: Located at 4016 S. 352nd St. in Auburn, the center features an array of computer classes, crafts, dancing, field trips, walks, hikes, daily meals and more. Coming soon: Classic movie matinees. Call (253) 838-3604.

Free tax prep: Multi-Service Center will provide free tax preparation for households making less than $51,000. The program is offered in conjunction with United Way of King County. Help

is available at 1200 S. 336th St. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 5 to 8 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through April 13.

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. 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.

Crazy Quilters of Federal Way: Group meets second and fourth Thursdays, starting with social hour at 6 p.m., at Emeritus Assisted Living, 31002 14th Ave. South, Federal Way. Call (253) 344-1767.

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

Clothing donations: The MultiService Center Clothing Bank in Federal Way is in need of clothing donations for all members of the family. Contact (253) 838-6810 or territ@multi-servicecenter.com.

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Swim and tennis lessons: Marine Hills Swim and Tennis Club, 600 S. 302nd St., offers lessons for all ages and abilities. The club also welcomes veteran tennis instructor Kermit Escame. To learn more or register, contact manager@ marinehillspool.org or call (253) 839-4690.

Cabins: Come visit the newly restored historic David T. Denny Cabin and the John Barker Cabin at West Hylebos Wetlands Park, 411 S. 348th St. Cabins will be open noon to 4 p.m. the second Saturday of the month. Call (253) 945-7842.

World Vision tours: World Vision’s interactive center takes visitors of all ages on a self-guided journey through World Vision’s rich history of child sponsorship, advocacy, relief, and development work.

Interactive displays, stunning photos, stories, audio, and video all share how transformational development is restoring hope to communities in poverty around the world. Call (253) 815-2555 or email tours@worldvision.org.

Shopping carts: Citizens can report abandoned shopping carts on the city’s cart hotline at (253) 835-6774 or online at www.city offederalway.com/shoppingcart.

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Korean School celebrates Lunar New Year

Korean School of Federal Way (KSFW) celebrated Lunar New Year “Seollar” on Feb. 9. Students and staff dressed in “Hanbok” to celebrate the year of the wise snake. They learned to play traditional Korean games “Yoot-Nori” and paid homage to the elders by bowing in traditional “Korean-style” Seh-Beh. The children especially enjoyed receiving money envelopes (Seh-Beht-Don) in return. To learn more, visit www.ksfederalway.org or call (253) 802-5310. COURTESY PHOTO

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REQUEST FOR BIDS 21st Avenue SW at SW 336th Street Intersection Improvements RFB # 13-103 SUBMITTAL OF SEALED BIDS: Notice is hereby given that the City of Federal Way, Washington, will receive sealed bids through March 21, 2013, until 2:00 p.m., at the City Hall Purchasing Office or by US Mail at City of Federal Way, Purchasing Office, 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, Washington 98003. Proposals received after 2:00 p.m. on said date will not be considered.

BID OPENING: All bids will be opened and read publicly aloud at 2:10 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, 2013, at City Council Chambers, 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, Washington, for this RFB. All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid deposit by a cashier’s or certified check, or Bid Bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of such bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into a contract and fur-

nish satisfactory Performance Bond within the time stated in the specifications, the bid deposit or bond shall be forfeited to the City of Federal Way. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: This project shall consist of: The installation of dual left-turn lanes eastbound and westbound and a right-turn lane westbound.

This project will include access control along SW 336th Street and also install a new traffic signal west of the intersection to allow for left turn access into the businesses north and south of the roadway. Additional work will include utility relocation, storm drainage, paving, curb, gutter, sidewalk, street lighting, signing, channelization, and landscaping.

The Contractor shall complete all work within 162 working days.

The bidder is urged to check the plans and contract provisions carefully.

All bid proposals shall be in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders and all other contract documents now on file in the Purchasing Office of the City of Federal Way. Bid documents may be obtained from the Purchasing Department at (253) 835-2526. Any questions concerning the description of the work contained in the contract documents must be directed to John Mulkey, Street Systems Project Engineer, by facsimile at (253) 835-2709, or by letter addressed John Mulkey, Street Systems Project Engineer prior to bid opening date.

PURCHASE OF BID DOCUMENTS: Bidders may purchase copies of the Bidding Documents (half-size plans) in person, or by mailing a Twenty-Five and no/100 Dollars ($25.00) (non-refundable) check or cashiers’ check payable to the City of Federal Way, 33325 8th Avenue South, Fede r a l Wa y, WA 98003-6325, phone (253) 835-2526. If purchasing by mail, please indicate your request for Bidding Documents for RFB #13-103, 21st Avenue SW at SW 336th Street Intersection Improvements. Informational copies of maps, plans, and specifications are available for review at the Public Works Department, Federal Way City Hall, 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, Washington.

Bidding Documents are also available for review at the following Plan Centers: Daily Journal of Commerce, Attn: Plancenter.com, 83 Columbia St, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98104 Daily Journal of Commerce Project Center, 921 SW Washington St, Suite 210, Portland, OR 97205 McGraw Hill, 200 SW Michigan St, Suite 100A, Seattle, WA 98106 Valley Plan Center, 10002 Aurora Avenue North, #36, PMB 334, Seattle, WA 98133 Reed Construction Data, 30 Technology Parkway South, Suite 500, Norcross, GA 30092 Builders Exchange of Washington, 2607 Wetmore Avenue, Everett, WA 98201 Contractor Plan Center, 14625 SE 82nd Drive, Clackamas, OR 97015 Contractor’s Resource Center, 2301 So Jackson Street, Suite 101B, Seattle, WA 98144 Isqft Planroom, 2606 2nd Ave #244, Seattle, WA 98121 oregon-washington@isqft.com The City, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49 C.F.R., Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 23 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award. The City encourages minority and women-owned firms to submit bids consistent with the City’s policy to insure that such

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LEGAL NOTICES continued from previous page firms are afforded the maximum practicable opportunity to compete for and obtain public contracts.

The Contractor will be required to comply with all local, State, and Federal laws and regulations pertaining to equal employment opportunities.

The City anticipates awarding this project to the successful bidder and intends to give Notice to Proceed as soon as the Contract and all required associated documents are executed in full. However, regardless of the date of award, or Notice to Proceed, the Contractor must complete all work under this project within 162 working days.

RESERVATION OF RIGHTS: The City of Federal Way reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive any informalities or minor irregularities in the bidding, and determine which bid or bidder meets the criteria set forth in the bid documents. No bidder may withdraw his bid after the hour set for the opening thereof unless the award is delayed for a period exceeding thirty (30) days.

Dated the 22nd day of February, 2013.

Dates of Publication: Daily Journal of Commerce: February 22, 2013 & March 01, 2013 Federal Way Mirror: February 23, 2013 & March 02, 2013 City of Federal Way Website: February 22, 2013 March 21, 2013 www.cityoffederalway.com/bids FWM1987

ORDINANCE SUMMARY At their February 19, 2013 Regular Meeting, the Federal Way City Council passed the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 13-738 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, GRANTING ZAYO GROUP, LLC, A NONEXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO OCCUPY RIGHTS-OF-WAY OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, WITHIN THE SPECIFIED FRANCHISE AREA FOR THE PURPOSES OF INSTALLING FIBER OPTIC NETWORK WITHIN AND THROUGH THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY. The full text of the ordinance is available by contacting the City Clerk’s office at 253-835-2540.

Copies will be mailed upon request, in accordance with the City’s fee schedule.

Dated: February 20, 2013 Carol McNeilly, CMC, City Clerk Published Federal Way Mirror: February 22, 2013 FWM1986

REQUEST FOR BIDS South 320th Street at 20th Avenue South Intersection Improvements RFB # 13-104 SUBMITTAL OF SEALED BIDS: Notice is hereby given that the City of Federal Way, Washington, will receive sealed bids through March 21, 2013, until 11:00 a.m., at the City Hall Purchasing Office or by US Mail at City of Federal Way, Purchasing Office, 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, Washington 98003. Proposals received after 11:00 a.m. on said date will not be considered.

BID OPENING: All bids will be opened and read publicly aloud at 11:10 a.m. on Thursday, March 21, 2013, at City Council Chambers, 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, Washington, for this RFB. All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid deposit by a cashier’s or certified check, or Bid Bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of such bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into a contract and furnish satisfactory Performance Bond within the time stated in the specifications, the bid deposit or bond shall be forfeited to the City of Federal Way. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: This project shall consist of: The addition of a second left-turn lane in each direction of S 320th Street. Each turn lane will have 250 feet of storage. Work will include utility relocation; storm drainage; paving; curb, gutter & sidewalk, street lighting; traffic signal replacement; signing; channelization; and landscaping.

The Contractor shall complete all work within 140 working days.

The bidder is urged to check the plans and contract provisions carefully.

All bid proposals shall be in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders and all other contract documents now on file in the Purchasing Office of the City of Federal Way. Bid documents may be obtained from the Purchasing Department at (253) 835-2526. Any questions concerning the description of the work contained in the contract documents must be directed to John Mulkey, Street Systems Project Engineer, by facsimile at (253) 835-2709, or by letter addressed John Mulkey, Street Systems Project Engineer prior to bid opening date.

PURCHASE OF BID DOCUMENTS: Bidders may purchase copies of the Bidding Documents (half-size plans) in person, or by mailing a Twenty-Five and no/100 Dollars ($25.00) (non-refundable) check or cashiers’ check payable to the City of Federal Way, 33325 8th Avenue South, Fede r a l Wa y, WA 98003-6325, phone (253) 835-2526. If purchasing by mail, please indicate your request for Bidding Documents for RFB #13-104, South 320th Street at 20th Avenue South Intersection Improvements. Informational copies of maps, plans, and specifications are available for review at the Public Works Department, Federal Way City Hall, 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, Washington.

Bidding Documents are also available for review at the following Plan Centers: Daily Journal of Commerce, Attn: Plancenter.com, 83 Columbia St, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98104 Daily Journal of Commerce Project Center, 921 SW Washington St, Suite 210, Portland, OR 97205 McGraw Hill, 200 SW Michigan St, Suite 100A, Seattle, WA 98106 Valley Plan Center, 10002 Aurora Avenue North, #36, PMB 334, Seattle, WA 98133 Reed Construction Data, 30 Technology Parkway South, Suite 500, Norcross, GA 30092 Builders Exchange of Washington, 2607 Wetmore Avenue, Everett, WA 98201 Contractor Plan Center, 14625 SE 82nd Drive, Clackamas, OR 97015 Contractor’s Resource Center, 2301 So Jackson Street, Suite 101B, Seattle, WA 98144 Isqft Planroom, 2606 2nd Ave #244, Seattle, WA 98121 oregon-washington@isqft.com The City, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49 C.F.R., Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 23 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award. The City encourages minority and women-owned firms to submit bids consistent with the City’s policy to insure that such firms are afforded the maximum practicable opportunity to compete for and obtain public contracts.

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RESERVATION OF RIGHTS: The City of Federal Way reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive any informalities or minor irregularities in the bidding, and determine which bid or bidder meets the criteria set forth in the bid documents. No bidder may withdraw his bid after the hour set for the opening thereof unless the award is delayed for a period exceeding thirty (30) days.

Dated the 22nd day of February, 2013.

Dates of Publication: Daily Journal of Commerce: February 22, 2013 & March 01, 2013 Federal Way Mirror: February 22, 2013 & March 02, 2013 City of Federal Way website: February 22, 2013 March 21, 2013 www.cityoffederalway.com/bids FWM1988

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decatur’s sobus finishes 10th at state 3a diving finals Last weekend marked the 2013 WIAA Boys Swimming State Championships inside the King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way. The Federal Way School District was represented by a pair of individuals and a relay team.

Decatur High School junior Evan Sobus finished in 10th place overall in the 1-meter diving competition during the Class 3A meet. Sobus tallied 280.40 points in the finals Saturday. Kennedy’s Brian Donohue won the meet with 430.45 points.

In the 4A meet, Federal Way’s Spencer Berry competed in the 100-yard butterfly and 100 backstroke. Berry finished 15th in the butterfly (53.78) and 17th in the back (56.22).

Berry also combined with Trace Gooden, Jon Scott Wrigley and Aaron Persinger to finish 21st in the 200 free relay (1:37.25).

Mat Classic: Carpio, Lologo and Gleed win titles Gators bring home second-place, the school’s best-ever finish at 3A meet

By CASEY OLSON sports@fedwaymirror.com

It was a night of redemption for a trio of Federal Way wrestlers Saturday night inside the Tacoma Dome.

Beamer’s Arian Carpio, Federal Way’s Luaipou Lologo and Decatur senior Kyle Gleed overcame some wrestling demons to win individual state Kyle Gleed championships Saturday at Mat Classic XXV. Carpio rolled through the 2012 season unbeaten until losing in the state championship match last year. The loss to Winlock’s Rachel Archer took away Carpio’s dream of becoming a four-time state girls champion.

But the sophomore got to stand atop the podium Saturday night after pinning Kentridge’s Taylor Lee in the 112-pound title match.

The win moved Carpio to 23-0 during the season.

The loss to Archer is still Capio’s only defeat during her already-stellar high school career.

“This is such a relief,” Carpio said after the match.

“I have been working for this all year. I have been

(Top) Beamer sophomore Arian Carpio gets her hand raised after winning the 112-pound girls wrestling state championship Saturday inside the Tacoma Dome. It finished off an unbeaten season. (Below) Decatur’s Isaiah Diggs finished in third place at 138 pounds. casey olson, The Mirror working so hard.”

Carpio said that losing the state championship match during her freshman season was the main motivation for her getting back to the Tacoma Dome and winning the elusive state title.

“This is a way different feeling than last year,” Carpio said. “This is one of the best feelings I’ve felt in my life and last year was one of the worst.”

Lologo got the best of Lakes’ Kiaya Van Scoyoc in the 155-pound girls cham-

pionship bout Saturday night just a week after getting pinned in the regional final by Van Scoyoc. The Lakes junior was dominant entering the championship, pinning all three of her preliminary-round opponents in the opening round.

But Lologo, who finished 26-3 on the season, was on a mission during the two-day Mat Classic. The Federal Way senior pinned Oak Harbor’s Aimee Oliver in the opening round before having her toughest [ more wrestling page 35 ]

Senior trio hopes to lead Jefferson hoop team into uncharted waters

By CASEY OLSON sports@fedwaymirror.com

Jefferson senior Monica Church helped the Raiders finish in fourth place in the team standings at the Class 4A State Gymnastics Championships last Friday inside the Tacoma Dome. Church also finished third on the balance beam. For complete results, see page 32. casey olson, The Mirror

4th place for TJ gymnastics

The city of Federal Way is synonymous with high school boys basketball. However, Thomas Jefferson High School is not.

The Raiders’ program has been the bottom feeder of the South Puget Sound League for decades, while the other Federal Way schools have been playing at state tournament after state tournament. On the other hand, Jefferson has never officially qualified for state during the 45-year history of the school.

This year’s edition of the Raiders are closer than they have been in a long, long time.

Jefferson is one Daryon James of only 16 boys basketball teams still standing.

The Raiders take on the Curtis Vikings at the Regional Tournament Saturday night with a berth to the 2013 Class 4A Boys Basketball Hardwood Classic inside the Tacoma Dome on the line. The winner-to-state, loser-out game

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“This is a pretty historic year,” said head coach Kyle Templeton, a star guard at TJ during the mid1990s. [ more Raiders page 33 ]

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By CASEY OLSON sports@fedwaymirror.com

The youth of the Todd Beamer girls basketball team is becoming an old story. Despite starting four freshmen, the Titans have proven that inexperience matters very little.

Beamer earned the program’s first-ever trip to the 16-team Class 4A Regional Tournament by finishing second at the West Central/Southwest District Tournament.

The seventh-ranked Titans (20-5) will take on the Arlington Eagles at 6 p.m. at Puyallup High School on Friday night in a winner-to-state, loser-out contest. The final eight 4A teams will play at the Class 4A Girls Hardwood Classic Feb. 28-March 2 inside the Tacoma Dome.

The sixth-ranked Eagles (19-4) finished second at the Northwest 4A District Tournament, losing to Lynnwood in the title game, 61-49. Arlington started the season 14-0 before losing four of their final nine games, including twice to Lynwood.

The Eagles feature seven players averaging at least five points. Lindsay Brown, a 6-foot-1 senior, is leading the way at 12.6 points a game and is the only player in double figures.

Beamer, on the other hand, has four players averaging in double figures, led by 14.3 points from junior Megan Huff. Freshmen Quinessa Caylao-Do (13.5), Bria Rice (10.7) and Nia Alexander (10.4) are also solid offensive options for the Titans.

Beamer lost in the district title game to the top-ranked Mount Rainier Rams, 51-33. It was a rematch of the South Puget Sound League Championship game, which Mount Rainier won 57-56.

The Titans seemed a little shellshocked Monday against the topranked Mount Rainier Rams in the district title game. The Rams raced out to a 14-0 lead during the first quarter and cruised from there.

Beamer didn’t score its first points until there were 15 seconds left in the

[ RAiders from page 31]

The history, or non-history, of the TJ basketball program is plastered on the walls inside the school’s gym, which are lined, top to bottom, with maroon and gold banners. Every South Puget Sound League, district and state championship is honored on all four sides of the gym.

In the darkest corner of the gym, hangs just three banners won by the boys basketball program, with the most recent coming during the 1974-75 season.

This year, the Raiders are being led by a trio of seniors who have stuck with the program through the thin times. Daryon James, Danny Park and Tyshawn Webster-Piper are hoping their final game in a TJ uniform comes inside the Tacoma Dome.

“I always thought that we should make it,” Webster-Piper said. “And everything that I

By CASEY OLSON sports@fedwaymirror.com

Beamer freshman Nia Alexander goes to the basket during the Titans’ loss to top-ranked Mount Rainier Monday in the district championship game in Kent. todd dearinger, For The Mirror opening quarter.

The Titans attempted to comeback during the third quarter when they cut the Mount Rainier lead to eight points. But the Rams went on a 14-2 run to put the game away.

Beamer had only three players put the ball in the basket Monday night at the ShoWare Center. Freshman Quinessa Caylao-Do led the way with 15 and fellow ninth-grader Nia Alexander had 13. Junior Megan Huff finished with five. The 6-foot-3 Huff torched the Rams for 28 points in their first meeting in the SPSL title game.

The Titans are hoping to have their freshman point guard, Bria Rice, back for the game against Arlington. Rice has missed the last three games for Beamer with a sprained ankle.

Despite the loss to Mount Rainier, the Titans were impressive during the district tournament. Beamer earned a berth into the championship game with a 63-49 win over a talented Yelm team Saturday night and beat Kent-

thought might happen, is happening.”

“It’s been lots of fun,” James said. “Every game we get great support from the teachers and everybody else. It’s been a great year.”

The Raiders finished in a tie for second-place during the SPSL North regular season, before winning two-straight, loser-out games at districts to qualify for Regionals.

“We just have developed a sense of urgency,” Park said. “We know that we can do it.”

James has been the best of the bunch for Templeton and TJ this season. The 6-foot-1 guard was a first-team, All-SPSL North Division selection after averaging 18.5 points. James has been in double figures in all but two games this season and averaged 24 points during the Raiders’ seventh-place run through the West Central/

wood Friday, 54-45.

Federal Way The Eagles were only able to score seven points during the first half Saturday night against the Kentridge Chargers and were beaten 41-30 in a loser-out, winner-to-regionals district contest at Rogers High.

The loss ends Federal Way’s season with a 17-7 overall record. The Eagles were dropped into the loser’s bracket Friday night with a 77-70 loss to Yelm in the district quarterfinals.

Against Kentridge, Federal Way really couldn’t get anything going on the offensive end. The Chargers (14-10) jumped out to a 9-2 lead after the first quarter and led 18-7 at halftime.

Kayla Smith and Raven Benton combined to score 24 of the Eagles’ 30 points during the game. Both finished with 12 points a piece. Benton averaged more than 26 points a game.

This will be the first year the Eagles haven’t played at the Class 4A state tournament since 2008.

Southwest District Tournament.

Park is third on the team at 10.0 points a game and was the Raiders’ go-to guy down the stretch in games. Webster-Piper is a relentless rebounder and defender, who provided four points a game.

“We came in with a lot of confidence,” Webster-Piper said.

“It was easy knowing we’ve been together forever.”

The trio of seniors have played basketball together since their days as sixth-graders at Kilo Middle School and have talked about taking TJ to the state tournament since stepping on the court.

“I think about it every minute that passes,” James said. “It would be a big step for TJ and huge for the school.”

Another huge difference this season is the addition of junior Deonte Anderson. The 6-foot-6 forward, who transferred from Federal Way, is second on the

The Todd Beamer Titans are hoping to make their second trip to the Tacoma Dome. The Titans advanced to the semifinals of the West Central/Southwest District Tournament before losing two straight.

Beamer (17-7) will be the district’s fourth seed into regionals after losing a heart-breaker to Bellarmine Prep in the semifinals, 59-58, Saturday. They also lost to Bethel Monday in the third-fourth game, 70-64,.

The Titans will take on Spokane’s Central Valley at 4 p.m. at Rogers High School on Saturday. Central Valley (21-2) won the Greater Spokane League title before losing to Richland, 66-54, at districts.

Beamer seemed to have a spot in the West Central/ Southwest District championship game Saturday night.

The Titans were leading Bellarmine Prep in the semifinals, 58-56, before Isaiah Flynn buried a 3-pointer at the buzzer to give the Lions a one-point win. The heave led to the Lions’ fans storming the court at Auburn High School.

Bellarmine had a chance at the last-second heroics after Beamer missed a pair of free throws. After Bellarmine’s Lucas Meikle grabbed the rebound, he flung a pass to Flynn, who hit the game-winner, sending the Lions to the district championship game.

Beamer was led by 17 points from Quaidir Williams.

Trey Burch-Manning finished with 14 and Juwan Flowers chipped in 13.

The Titans were never really in Monday’s game against Bethel at Auburn, losing 70-64. Bethel, the fourth-place team from the SPSL South, led 41-33 at halftime and 55-43 after three. Beamer was led by 23 points from Blizenyuk and 11 from Burch-Manning.

Federal Way Despite being the fifth-ranked Class 4A team in the state entering the district tournament, the Eagles (19-5) will be watching regionals and state from the bleachers.

The Eagles’ season ended Saturday with a 60-59 loss to the Auburn Trojans at Mount Tahoma High School.

It was Federal Way’s second loss in as many nights.

The Eagles were dropped into the loser’s bracket of the West Central/Southwest District Tournament Friday with a 48-46 loss to Bellarmine Prep at Mount Tahoma in the quarterfinals.

team in scoring (12.7 points).

“It was huge getting Deonte,” James said. “He really filled a spot that we needed.”

The Raiders’ Regional game against fifth-ranked Curtis tips off at 6 p.m. Saturday at Puyallup.

The Vikings romped to the West Central/Southwest District championship after winning the SPSL South regular-season title.

“We know a lot about Curtis, which is scary,” Templeton said.

“They are very good. Physical, tough, aggressive, deep, talented, athletic, all those things. They are playing as well as anyone right now. They just demolished Bellarmine.”

According to Templeton, it all starts on the defensive end of the court. When TJ wins games, they play solid defense.

“We have been up and down all year on that end of the floor,” he said. “We have to be consistently

good Saturday. They are tough on the block and we have to match their intensity.”

On the offensive end, the Raiders just need to shoot the ball better from outside, plain and simple. The normally solid outside shooting team has been in a slump lately from beyond the 3-point line. But, it has been a good sign they have been able to win ugly, despite not shooting extremely well from the field.

“We also need to handle their pressure and convert when we have opportunities,” Templeton said. “That means playing through contact and finishing over bigger guys.”

That shouldn’t be a problem this season. The upstart Jefferson program, led by James, Park and Webster-Piper, have been finishing over bigger schools all year long. Why would this weekend be any different?

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www.federalwaymirror.com [ wrestling from page 31] match of the tournament against Hoquiam’s Samantha King. Lologo won a narrow decision, 6-5, to advance. Lologo needed only 56 seconds to pin White River’s Dylan Fagan in the semifinals.

Gleed led a bigtime effort by the Decatur Gators Friday and Saturday. Gleed’s state title punctuated a very impressive tournament by the Gators. University won the Class 3A state team title with 142.5 points, but the Gators were right behind in second place

with 138.5 points. It was the best finish in the history of the Decatur wrestling team.

Gleed, who entered the tournament as the top-ranked heavyweight in 3A, won his state title by injury default after he accidently kicked Marysville-Getchell’s Alfredo Diaz in the head that gave Gleed a 4-3 lead. Diaz was checked out by doctors, who told him he wouldn’t be able to continue.

Gleed’s championship comes one year after he missed the state championships when he suffered a

Beamer freshman Mitchell Owens finished up in fifth place at 160 pounds inside the Tacoma Dome. It was the highest placing by a Titan wrestler. casey olson, The Mirror

broken ankle during the regional tournament. Gleed rolled into the 3A heavyweight title match after pinning his first two opponents Friday and winning a 6-2 decision over University’s Tate Orndorff in the semifinals.

Two more district wrestlers also lost in championship matches.

Federal Way senior Bianca Arizpe lost to Puyallup’s Jordyn Bartleson in the 118-pound title match and Beamer sophomore Vanessa Dixon was beaten in the 145-pound final.

Gleed was joined at the Mat Classic by nine other teammates and also got five third-place finishes from seniors Nick Karis (170 pounds), Spencer Smith (182) and Rowland Gaydosh (195), sophomore Isaiah Diggs (138) and freshman Leviticus Arizpe at 113.

Karis, who came into the Mat Classic 34-1, lost to Kamaikin’s Sisto Pina, the eventual champion, in the semifinals, 8-3. Karis went on to pin Oak Harbor’s Courtney Shavers in the third/fourth match Saturday.

Smith also lost to the eventual champion before winning four matches in a row to finish third at 182. Smith’s loss came to Glacier Park’s Sean Elledge in the quarterfinals, 11-3. Smith beat Hanford’s Will Bishop in the third/fourth match, 4-2.

Gaydosh lost to the eventual 195-pound champion, Tanner

Federal Way senior Bianca Arizpe lost in the 118-pound championship match to Puyallup’s Jordyn Bartleson Saturday at Mat Classic XXV. CASEY OLSON, The Mirror Orndorff from University, in the quarterfinals Friday, 4-2, before reeling off four-straight wins to finish third. Gaydosh lost in the 170-pound championship match a season ago.

Diggs lost to the eventual 132-pound champion, Christian Villani from Bellevue, in the quarterfinals Friday and, like Smith and Gaydosh, went on to win four matches in a row to finish third.

Diggs beat University’s Reiley Smith in the third/fourth match, 7-4.

Arizpe also lost to the eventual champion before grabbing the third-place trophy. Arizpe lost to Sunnyside’s Jesse Barajas, 11-6,

in the semifinals. Arizpe battled back and beat Kamiakin’s Cesar Castillo in the third/fourth match, 7-0.

Decatur also got podium finishes from Brandon Zimmerman, who finished seventh at 160 pounds, and Trysten Dawson, who ended up eighth at 113.

The Todd Beamer Titans sent seven wrestlers to the Tacoma Dome and finished in 18th place in the team standings. The Titans had three state placers in Jordan Rhodes, Haftom Tafere and Mitchell Owens. Rhodes finished eighth at 113 pounds, Tafere was sixth at 126 and Owens was fifth at 160.

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