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Innocent Bystander: Rock band stirs up a local buzz

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By GREG ALLMAIN gallmain@fedwaymirror.com

Consisting of three friends from Thomas Jefferson High School and a singer originally from Nashville, Tenn., Innocent Bystander is starting a buzz among their peers here in Federal Way. Made up of TJHS students Ryan Hagen, Jess Nyland, Alex Papke and singer Emily Randolph, the four have been playing live shows for some time now and have garnered a loyal following.

“It means something more than just us, or just our band,” said Nyland, Innocent Bystander’s bassist.

“In our school, we have anywhere from 50 to 100 of the student body at Thomas Jefferson coming to our shows. It means a lot to us. But, also, it’s something new for high schoolers to do on a Saturday night. The whole music scene…I wouldn’t say it’s dead, but for under 21, there’s not many places, many venues, around. I think it’s great to be able to do this with our friends.” [ more ROCK BAND, page 8 ] NEWSPAPER RACKS: To see a list of rack locations for the print edition of The Mirror, visit federalwaymirror.com/about_us.

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termined that “the on-site examination of the airframe and engine revealed no The Federal Way pilot evidence of a mechanical who crashed a Cessna malfunction or failure with 172 plane last year into the airframe or engine prior Mount Si in North Bend to impact.” that killed himself and two Elizabeth Redling, 29, passengers was intoxiof Federal Way and cated, according to a Kentlake High factual report by the School swim coach NEWS National TransporSeth Dawson, 31, tation Safety Board were also killed in (NTSB). the Feb. 15, 2012, acPilot Rob Hill, 30, cident. The three were swim coach at Federal on a “personal sightseeing Way’s Decatur High School, flight,” according to the had a blood alcohol level report. The plane crashed at of 0.15 percent, according about 1:54 a.m. after leaving to the report issued last the Renton Municipal Airmonth. Federal Aviation port at about 1:35 a.m.

Administration (FAA) code The airplane fragmented prohibits civil aircraft pilots upon impact with trees and from flying if their blood up-sloping mountainous alcohol level is 0.04. terraint. The fuselage was The FAA’s Civil Aerofound upside down. Hill medical Institute in had a commercial pilot cerOklahoma City performed tificate and a flight instructoxicology tests on Hill. tor certificate, along with NTSB investigators de991 hours of flight time.

By STEVE HUNTER

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Federal Way Mayor Skip Priest delivers his state of the city address March 6 during the Federal Way Chamber luncheon at Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club. ANDY HOBBS, The Mirror

Mayor pushes for PACC, park with a future urban park at the former AMC site on 20th Avenue South. The park would feature a mix of retail and Federal Way Mayor Skip Priest called office space to suit the city’s vision for the for transforming downtown with a downtown core. performing arts and conference center As for the office and retail sector, Priest (PACC) and a town square development. said he is optimistic by new businesses These “transformational” projects will including HomeGoods, The Ram, Buf“create critical mass to stimulate falo Wild Wings and a yet-to-beurban development,” Priest said announced Kohl’s department store STATE OF THE at The Commons mall. DaVita in his state of the city address Wednesday at the Federal Way kidney dialysis will open an office Chamber membership luncheon. in April with 350 employees after “If we just continue doing what moving from Tacoma. we’ve been doing, we won’t realize the “When DaVita’s move is complete, vision of a vibrant downtown,” he said. we’ll have filled 360,000 square feet of Public investment is a key economic commercial space. That’s the equivalent development tool, he said. The idea is to of four buildings the size of City Hall with take a “dual approach” on these proposnew businesses operating in our commuals with a design that prepares them for nity. That is a strengthening economy,” he “shovel-ready status,” which then serves said. “Are we resting on our laurels? And as leverage to apply for grants. the answer is, not on your life.”

For the proposed $31.7 million PACC, Priest did not address the recently anPriest wants to move forward with a sche- nounced departures of Boeing supplier matic design. This will open the door for Orion Industries, ball company Baden finding more money to fund the project, Sports and discount retailer Big Lots. and Priest said he understands the chalRead the mayor’s entire speech and lenges behind it. The PACC would pair more online at federalwaymirror.com.

By ANDY HOBBS

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State Rep. Freeman faces chemotherapy through,” Freeman told The Mirror. “The prognosis is good, we know that.”

State Rep. Roger Freeman Freeman, a Democrat, started chemotherapy this was elected in November week. However, the to represent District former Federal Way 30 in the state House City Councilman of Representatives. said he will not call it He expects to finish the “c” word - cancer this year’s legislative - just yet. He awaits session. more information A visit to his docfrom doctors on an Roger Freeman tor last month about official diagnosis. a cough ended up “This is just a revealing a problem medical challenge and health challenge we’re going [ more FREEMAN, page 8 ]

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The Commons mall nets investment from Magic Johnson

announcement Wednesday.

The amount of money invested

by Canyon-Johnson has not been disclosed.

“We are confident that the infusion Mirror staff reports of capital at this critical time for both regional malls will help The Commons at Federal BUSINESS them achieve their potential.

Way received an assist from These are exceptional retail an investment company assets,” said Canyon-Johnson whose partners include NBA CEO and Managing Partner legend Magic Johnson.

Bobby Turner in a news release.

L.A.-based Canyon-Johnson Formerly known as Sea-Tac Mall, Urban Funds is supplying the cash to The Commons at Federal Way was owner Steadfast Companies to help purchased by Steadfast in 2003 and renovate both The Commons and measures about 783,299 square feet.

The Everett Mall, according to an The renovation will help the mall

bring tenants that fill 65,000 square feet of space.

“With Canyon-Johnson’s involvement, we have the resources to bring new shopping, dining and entertainment options to both properties,” said Steadfast Chairman and CEO Rod Emery in a news release.

The Mirror has also learned that a deal is in the works to bring a Kohl’s department store to the mall. No official announcement has been made.

According to the Everett Herald, Steadfast Companies defaulted on a $98 million mortgage for the Everett Mall in March 2012. At the time, the mall was about 18 percent vacant.

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Best of Federal Way 2013 event Mirror staff reports

BEST OF On Wednesday, March 13, The Mirror will unveil the winners in the 15th annual Best of Federal Way voting.

Each year we ask the residents of Federal Way and the surrounding areas to vote for their choice in 74 different categories ranging from best attorney, to best beer store, shopping areas and food establishments.

We had a number of new winners this year and for the first time in recent history, no ties for first place. There were clear-cut favorites in each category.

The winners will be announced at a community function at the Federal Way Community Center, 876 S. 333rd St. The event starts at 5 p.m. with vendor tables and concludes with the winners announced at 7 p.m.

This event is free and open to the public. There will be door prizes and free food. Contact (253) 925-5565 for information. The winners will be printed in a special section in the March 15 edition of The Mirror.

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Police Blotter Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: • Thieves try to steal church van: At 1:24 p.m. March 3 in the 30000 block of Pacific Highway South, unknown suspects broke into a church van in an attempt to steal it. According to the report, the suspects were unsuccessful, and damaged the van’s ignition system. However, they did steal the passenger-side visor. The report also notes that three sets of usable fingerprints, likely of the suspects, were found on the vehicle.

• Car stolen at Applebee’s: At 1:19 a.m. March 3 in the 1800 block of South 320th Street, the victim’s car was stolen while parked in the Applebee’s parking lot. The report notes there are no suspects at this time.

• Woman’s bad boyfriend: At 6:12 a.m. March 3 in the 28000 block of 25th Place South, a woman reported her boyfriend had lent her car to an unknown woman without her permission.

During the interview with the woman, police noticed a visible bruise on her arm. When asked, the woman admitted the boyfriend had left the bruise during a previous argument.

• Auto shop gets hit big time: At 8:13 a.m. March 2 in the 33000 block of Pacific Highway South, the victim reported they had received a voicemail from an ex-employee saying the victim’s auto repair shop had been broken into. According to the report, more than $11,000 in tools were stolen, along with a vehicle that was in the shop. According to the report, the stolen vehicle was recovered.

• People steal the weirdest stuff: At 10:01 a.m. March 3 in the 100 block of South 339th Street, the victim reported that approximately $1,000 in sporting goods had been stolen out of his vehicle. According to the report, there were no signs of forced entry on the vehicle, although the victim insisted the vehicle was secure.

• More from the “weird stuff to steal” file: At 1:32 p.m.

March 3 in the 33000 block of Pacific Highway South, police discovered a man attempting to steal an air-conditioning unit from a vacant office building. The man was uncooperative at first, but ultimately admitted to the attempted theft.

• Pool players’ cues stolen: At 2:42 p.m. March 3 in the 100 block of SW Campus Drive, unknown suspects broke into the victim’s car and stole approximately $2,500 worth of high-end pool cues.

• House burglars hit the jackpot: At 2:57 p.m. March 3 in the 36000 block of 6th Avenue South, unknown suspects broke into the victim’s home and stole more than $15,000 in jewelry, home electronics and personal effects.

• No contact means no contact: At 6:28 p.m. March 3 in the 32000 block of 20th Lane SW, a man was spotted within 250 feet of the residence of a woman who has a no-contact order against him. According to the report, the man left two notes on the woman’s door.

• Women get in fight: At 10:45 p.m. March 3 in the 31000 block of 28th Avenue South, two females were in a fight, resulting in both being scratched by the other. The report notes that both were uncooperative, and neither was willing to file charges against the other.

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Child abuse case Mirror staff reports

A convicted felon is accused of beating a friend’s toddler after a party at his house in Federal Way. Nicolas Adrian Perdomo has been charged with second-degree assault of a child and possession of a stolen firearm. Upon his arrest, police report finding a large quantity of marijuana with scales and baggies.

On Feb. 21, Federal Way police responded to a call from St. Francis Hospital for a child abuse case. The 3-year-old victim had extensive bruising and swelling to his face, neck and body, according to a police report. The child was eventually treated for a fracture.

The day before, the boy’s mother went to Perdomo’s house, located near Sherwood Forest Elementary School, to party and smoke marijuana. She fell asleep on the couch and awoke to discover marks on her child’s face, reports said.

When Perdomo came out, the boy began to cry and said “don’t hit me,” according to the report.

Later that morning, she heard a loud noise and went to check on the child, and found the crying child lying on the floor with Perdomo in the bedroom, according to the report. The mother told police she did not witness an assault, but that Perdomo appeared angry that the boy woke him up.

When she asked about the bruising on the child’s face, Perdomo told her the boy threw himself against the wall, and later said the boy might have fallen over a toy, according to the report.

The boy told his mother

that Perdomo hit him and stepped on his stomach, according to the report.

When officers arrived at the emergency room, the child’s eye had swollen shut.

In an interview with Federal Way police, Perdomo said he had never touched the boy. When asked about the marks on the boy’s face, Perdomo told police he believed that they were just marks from the bed covers.

He told police the 9 mm pistol found in his dresser drawer had been purchased on Craigslist. Bail is set at $100,000. His arraignment is March 11 at the Regional Justice Center in Kent.

Apartments for prostitution Mirror staff reports

A Federal Way man is among six people indicted in an interstate prostitution conspiracy. The suspects are linked to advertisements on Backpage.com for erotic services in Washington, Arizona, Illinois and Virginia. The charges date back to April 2009.

According to charging documents, law enforcement conducted several investigations by responding to ads for “escort/body rubs.” On at least seven occasions, an undercover officer arranged a meeting with Asian prostitutes and was directed to Bellevue apartments. Women with names like “Yumi” and “Jazzy” offered sex services

for a fee, and the undercover officer declined every time, according to charging papers.

Several of the women had traveled from Thailand to the U.S. and worked as prostitutes to pay off debts to the ringleader. The U.S. Attorney’s Office reports

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Who took their eye off the Baden ball?

Well Federal Way has lost another well recognized industrial name. As reported online by The Mirror on Feb. 25, Baden Sports crawled out of town without anyone noticing.

This is the second major name this past year that has left. Orion Industries is leaving very soon for Auburn. Yes while DaVita dialysis will be bringing some of their staff

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Has the Republican Party become irrelevant?

The Republican candidate for governor in the last election is among those asking.

Our nation has long had a two-party system of Democrats and Republicans.

It’s our way of keeping one party from gaining too much power or becoming too extreme.

But Republican candidates for president have lost the popular vote in five of the past six elections over a 20-year period. They won only one statewide office in Washington last fall.

And in Rob McKenna, Republicans had their best candidate for governor since John Spellman was elected 30 years ago. McKenna lost, and now some Republicans are questioning whether their historical viewpoints on samesex marriage, abortion, immigration and taxation have become too extreme for the changing population.

Of significant concern is that local and statewide candidates for office are hampered by the national Republican brand.

After four years of angry attacks regarding birth certificates, death squads, seccession if we don’t win, and calling the president a socialist and a Muslim, Republicans at the national level are perceived as the party of “angry, rich, white guys.” It may not be fully accurate, but it is a difficult perception to overcome.

Worse for Republicans is that the math is against them. By 2043, whites will be in the minority. Statistics show Latinos are the fastest growing ethnic population and they have voted overwhelmingly Democratic. Latinos make up 11 percent of our state’s voters and many have viewed Republican candidates as wanting to put walls around the country to keep them out

— or worse, force them to leave. They voted 3-1 for Democrat Jay Inslee for governor.

The older generations of Asians were interested in foreign policy and might have leaned Republican. But the younger generation is more interested in domestic issues and are more Democratic. Asians make up 7 percent of the state vote. The Latino and Asian vote was one-sided enough to give Inslee the win. To his credit, McKenna worked Latino and Asian voters very hard, but he couldn’t get past the national Republican image.

McKenna told the Yakima Republic-Herald “the GOP risks relevance.” Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal went farther, saying they have to “stop being the stupid party,” referring to several embarrassing comments by Republican candidates. Many of those comments alienated women, particularly single women, who went 54 percent Democratic. And in some states, Republicans tried to suppress voter turnout, which could have disenfranchised minorities and poor people, typically Democratic voters. But how does a candidate like McKenna try and cross over to sell his platform to those groups when someone else from his party is trying to limit their right to vote?

Going into the election, Republicans not only expected to claim the presidency, governorship and some of the statewide offices, but they also expected to win the state Senate and had hopes of winning the House. The only position they won at the polls was Secretary of State.

Here in Federal Way, a well-respected Republican House member, Katrina Asay, lost. Linda Kochmar, a 14-year city council member, barely [ more ROEGNER, page 5 ] Bob Roegner

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The Mirror’s editorial board: Rudi Alcott, publisher; Andy Hobbs, editor; Joann Piquette, retired and community advocate; Bob Dockstader, retired attorney; Joan Tornow, author, school volunteer and mentor; Bob Case, journalism trainer and former news announcer; Don Hyun, tech industry consultant.

Contact the board: editorialboard@ federalwaymirror.com

The relevance of Republicans INSIDE POLITICS

EDITORIAL

It’s Women’s History Month, and I am celebrating having survived recent history, particularly the 2012 U.S. War on Women.

Phew! Perhaps you’ve forgotten, since the erosion of women’s rights has been subtle, and the ignorance spouted by politicians and public personalities was literally unbelievable at times. So let’s review.

Last January, the debate over free and mandatory birth control coverage by insurance companies escalated. While it makes sense that people who want less termination of pregnancies would be the same people who embrace free birth control access for more women, it isn’t always so.

Moving on to February, remember the Susan G. Komen battle against Planned Parenthood?

Komen temporarily removed funding for breast cancer screenings by Planned Parenthood, then did an about face, due to pressure and huge public support for Planned Parenthood. This battle inadvertently provided Planned Parenthood with a national forum to clarify its services.

“More than 96 percent of Planned Parenthood’s services in Washington are related to prevention — including contraception, life-saving cancer screenings, testing for HIV, treatment for STIs, and family planning services,” Cara Bilodeau, South King County field organizer for Planned Parenthood Votes Northwest, reminds us.

After the Komen debacle, a congressional hearing that included an all-male panel of “experts” addressed birth control for women.

Many of us wondered what decade we’d wandered back into, especially after Georgetown law student Sandra Fluke was denied access to the hearing, and good ol’ boy Foster Friess reminded us that Bayer aspirin between our knees was a low-cost contraceptive option.

Rush Limbaugh joined the conversation in March, calling Ms. Fluke a “slut,” and saying, “If we are going to pay for your contraceptives, thus pay for you to have sex, we want something for it, and I’ll tell you what it is: We want you to post the videos online so we can all watch.”

Hmm, so watching people have sex on the Internet is somehow more righteous than consensual adults choosing to have sex and using protection to avoid an unwanted pregnancy?

Mr. Limbaugh later apologized. Was that supposed to make it OK? Also springing up last year: stricter laws in several states concerning abortion access, including some law that requires an ultrasound prior to terminating a pregnancy. Responding to protests over this requirement, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett remarked that women “just have to close your eyes” if they object to having an ultrasound, implying this procedure is trivial.

Then came Todd Akin’s now infamous comment that “legitimate rape” causes the female [ more JOHNSON, page 5 ]

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To submit an item or photo for publication: email editor@federalwaymirror.com. Letters may be edited for style, clarity and length. to Federal Way, some of those jobs will be temporary staffing, and it is not known exactly how many permanent jobs DaVita will create in Federal Way. Baden Sports was not a large-scale employer, but 60,000 square feet of vacancy is noticeable in the city.

So who took their eye off the ball? Was it the city, the Chamber

of Commerce? Who? How could a large name business just pack up and leave figuratively in the dark?

Could it be that neither the city or the Chamber are engaging with businesses within the city, or have our businesses lost hope in Federal Way? Maybe the city should consider a vacancy notification ordinance for businesses of this size

or larger.

Engagement is a problem in developing a vision in Federal Way. Go to a council or school board meeting and wait until public comment is over and you will see what I mean.

Perhaps now is a good time for the city to invest more of its energy in the building of a solid tax and employment base and take a slower track with the development of the PACC and AMC sites. [ more LETTERS, page 5 ]

www.federalwaymirror.com groups like the PTA, the school district [ JOHNSON from page 4]

[ LETTERS from page 4] Perhaps Federal Way should set up an all-volunteer commission separate from City Hall and the Chamber to address attracting new professional and manufacturing business and keeping them here. How many other businesses could sneak out of the city unnoticed?

Federal Way needs businesses that create jobs that will build homes here in Federal Way and business that keep our children here as well.

Randall Smith, Federal Way

Arts center and identity Federal Way has an identity problem.

Non-residents have no reason to come here unless it is a soccer/softball tournament or they are going to the state park.

We have an aging population, but need to attract businesses and manufacturing for taxes. Would they want to move here now?

Federal Way is just a stop on Highway 99.

Arts draw attention. Non-residents would come to events. Restaurants would be fuller, hotels and stores would benefit.

People would want to invest in businesses if we seemed to be an up-and-coming place.

Why would others want to invest in Federal Way if we do not want to do so ourselves?

I support the performing arts center.

Margaret Nelson, Federal Way

Security in FW schools Local news broadcasters recently focused on the message I delivered to the Federal Way School Board regarding the importance of supplementing the comprehensive security already provided by the district and the Federal Way Police Department.

Of course, the reason that the comments garnered so much news coverage is because I have personally advocated for the concept of deploying armed citizens with special training and concealed side arms in the public schools.

Some local folks and I formed a committee, School Alliance For Every Student’s Tomorrows (SAFEST). The committee is offering to work alongside existing parent

[ ROEGNER from page 4] won to fill an open seat.

Federal Way used to be very conservative Republican territory. Now it leans Democratic. Democrats are probably already looking for a candidate to challenge Kochmar in two years.

Republicans outnumber Democrats in non-partisan local offices, but that may not last long.

This country and this state need a two-party system and the Republicans are right to ask themselves what went wrong.

Republicans don’t need to be another version of the Democrats. Their core beliefs in fiscal restraint, low taxes, pro-family, pro-business and a strong military are valid political values and could attract new voters.

But to compete, they are going to have to show flexibility and sincerity. Attacking the 47 percent was fatal when they needed a posi-

and law enforcement to develop increased involvement for unarmed citizens to patrol the schools.

The recent media attention has drawn the public’s attention to something that already exists on a limited basis; i.e., volunteers in our schools that are prepared to lay down their lives for our kids while also protecting the professionals that serve our children in the schools.

Increased attention to volunteers in the schools can help Federal Way to move up the learning curve and gain additional access to training resources that can save lives. For example, Washington law provides for tasers and pepper spray, provided that volunteers receive special training equivalent to law enforcement training for use of such devices in schools.

Ironically, the law only requires authorization from the school district to deploy citizens armed with firearms. Thus, firearms are legally easier to deploy than non-lethal pepper spray and very practical from a tactical standpoint — with sufficient training.

Nevertheless, I am personally grateful to the Federal Way Mirror and the school board for the fact that this very important discussion is occurring.

Mark Knapp, Federal Way

Cheap shot at Republicans Karen Backman’s letter (March 1) regarding Frank Shiers’s cartoon had the appearance of objectivity until her last paragraph.

Could she not resist that unnecessary cheap shot at Republicans?

Does she not not realize that demonizing her political opposites undermines her own credibility? As an unapologetic Democrat, how does she justify the trillions of dollars of debt to which her party has consigned to the rest of us in the last four years? Inquiring minds have a right to know.

Perhaps she will write a follow-up letter justifying the fiscal hole we are in. Many of us are deeply concerned about our country’s financial future.

We must be Republicans.

Don Payne, Federal Way

tive economic message for the middle class. Demonizing Planned Parenthood alienated women. And attacking same-sex marriage offended many conservative gays. The Republicans’ recent movement on immigration was positive, but it reeked of politics, not understanding.

At their recent conference in Ocean Shores to talk about ideas for improvement, they raised $10,000 to donate to charities on behalf of the Northwest Republican Community Fund. That may have been well intended, but it will reinforce their negative image of rich people trying to buy poor people rather than actually understanding the lives that poor people lead.

A former adviser to President Ronald Reagan said that “to win, a party has to reflect the nation it seeks to lead.” In simple terms, the Republicans haven’t changed, and the country

has. Republicans need to redefine their message and goals. One Republican said “Republicans talk policy, while Democrats talk people.” He’s right.

The Democratic dominance here in Washington will continue and fully take hold in Federal Way unless changes are made.

To achieve change, Republicans must actually listen and adjust. It can’t be just changing the message.

The public understands “spin control.” The continued internal fight only benefits Democrats, and we need two strong parties with clear debatable points of view.

What’s more important, changing with the times and being part of governing? Or holding to a purity test and making McKenna’s relevancy question become reality?

body to “shut that whole thing down” (referring to pregnancy) to justify his no-exceptions policy on termination of pregnancy, even in the case of rape or incest. (washingtonpost.com).

We’ll wrap up our 2012 review with Rep. Joe Walsh’s ignorance about ectopic pregnancy and other life-threatening conditions that require terminating a pregnancy to save a mother’s life. His belief that a mother’s life is never in danger from a pregnancy (“you can’t find one instance”) fueled his no-exceptions view on pregnancy termination.

I won’t even get into the whole “binders full of women” thing.

Fellow women, we made it through another year.

It was a year of reminding folks that women deserve to access basic health

March 8, 2013 [5] care without fear of violence, harassment, or intimidation — and that at Planned Parenthood health centers, the nurses, doctors and staff work tirelessly to ensure that women and families are able to access affordable, high-quality health care in a safe and caring environment.

It was a year of re-educating (mostly male) politicians about medicine, science, birth control, pregnancy, rape, separation of church and state, and more.

To paraphrase a song from a long ago fifth-grade musical, “Are we there yet? I don’t think so. We’ve got miles and miles more to go...”

Amy Johnson, MSW, is a coach, educator and trainer in the Pacific Northwest. She is co-author of “Parenting by Strengths: A Parent’s Guide for Challenging Situations.” She facilitates classes and workshops in the Puget Sound area and online.

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County seeks EMS levy for Nov. ballot

By GREG ALLMAIN gallmain@fedwaymirror.com

King County has been making the rounds, asking local cities to approve a replacement Emergency Medical Services (EMS) levy for November’s ballot.

According to county officials, most would not feel the sting of the replacement levy, and would continue to utilize the care provided by the regional system’s emergency response teams.

“The task force (a group of 19

elected officials broken down into subcommittees) has recommended that the program continue to be funded via a six-year EMS levy,” said Jim Fogarty, division manager for King County Emergency Medical Services, during a special meeting of the council on March 5. “They recommended a levy rate of 33 cents per $1,000 of AV (assessed value) to cover a projected expenditure level of $695 million over the six-year course of the levy program.”

At the beginning of the last levy period in 2008, the average homeowner in Federal Way was paying approximately $89 a year

to support the levy. With this new levy package, that price would drop to about $65 a year, he said.

“Our system has a levy rate that’s at the bottom end of all the levy rates in the state,” Fogarty said. “There are 175 taxing districts in the state of Washington, and the regional (EMS) levies, there are four of them, those regional systems are among the lowest out of any systems out there.”

Fogarty spent some time selling the council on the regional EMS system, saying that its first responders are held to a higher standard than most in the nation.

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Within the greater regional system, 52 percent of all cardiac arrest calls survive, he said. In major metropolitan areas like Detroit or Los Angeles, that figure is usually below 10 percent, and in the case of Detroit, less than 5 percent.

“Over long periods of time, our system and the way it’s designed have been very successful in outcomes for cardiac arrest, and we’re very proud of that,” Fogarty said.

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Fogarty said that in the event property values saw a dramatic increase, the levy as it currently sits would not increase, even if it was able to take more taxes from property owners. If just one city balked at approving the levy, the county would be unable to put the levy on the ballot, and EMS services would fall to local cities.

The council unanimously approved a resolution in support of the levy. South King Fire and Rescue provides medical response with its aid cars, but King County Medic provides ambulance services for the Federal Way area.

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[8] March 8, 2013 [ FREEMAN from p. 1] in his lungs, he said, and was told that “whatever this thing is, it needs chemotherapy.” After undergoing scans and blood tests, Freeman expects doctors to confirm specific details in the next week or so.

“By then I’m pretty sure they’ll know everything they need to know,” he said. “We are in the early stages of treatment.”

Freeman was elected to the Federal Way City Council in 2009, and was elected to the Legislature in 2012. He will make an official announcement about his health later this month.

“We’re hopeful and thankful for supporters,” he said. “A good positive outlook is essential to me. ... I’ve always been a fighter and we’re going to get through it.”

On March 1, Freeman was the closing speaker at the Governor’s Prayer Breakfast in Olympia.

He briefly touched on his diagnosis: “The doctors say if my health challenge were not treated, I’d have four months to live,” he said. “But I say to you again the God that I serve is stronger than any challenge.”

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Citizens weigh in on PACC

By GREG ALLMAIN gallmain@fedwaymirror.com

As the city council readies for a lengthy discussion this weekend about the proposed Performing Arts and Conference Center (PACC), a number of citizens took to the podium during the council’s March 5 meeting to voice their support or opposition to the idea.

The majority of commenters were in favor.

“I just wanted to show my support for the performing arts and conference center,” said Federal Way resident Ryan Miller, who said he wanted to make sure the conference center side of the project isn’t wholly ignored. “I feel it’s important for this area to have the conference center too, along with the performing arts center.

To bring in big groups, like societies, associations, different types of meetings that our hotels in this area can’t support.”

Miller said that Federal Way should be an ideal destination because of its positioning in the region.

“We have to have the meeting room space available to bring in groups and pull them from the Seattle

area, and from the Tacoma area, and bring them to the Federal Way area,” he said. “(We need) to give them that idea of you don’t have to be in the big city to have a great time, and everything like that.”

Federal Way arts commission member Keith Livingston said a project like the PACC is how a city like Federal Way can increase its influence in the region. “(This is) how you really grow a city. It’s very important that we have a facility that will attract economic development, attract conferences, help with our hotels and management, help bring people to our parks,” he said. “If it’s built, it brings value to the city.

It’s very important that we do these types of things in our planning and development.”

The arts commission member asked the council and those present at the meeting to envision Federal Way 10 years from now — with the PACC, and without the PACC. “As you go through that picture in your mind, we’d much rather have (the PACC) be a part of the city’s future. If we don’t, we just keep the status quo,

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FAST FACTS • In 2010, the city bought the 4-acre site on 20th Avenue South with a state grant worth $5 million. As a condition, the PACC must be built within 10 years, or the city must pay back the money with interest.

• Seattle-based developer Lorax Partners estimates that a 700-seat arts center with a 3,000-squarefoot conference space could cost about $31.7 million. Preliminary designs include green landscapes and up to 170 parking spots, along with an option to build a hotel.

• The completed project may require a city subsidy of up to $200,000 a year.

• The Federal Way City Council will discuss the future of the PACC during its annual retreat, which runs 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. March 9 at Federal Way Courtyard by Marriott, 31910 Gateway Center Blvd. S.

it doesn’t attract business, it doesn’t attract new residents, and it doesn’t help the city grow,” he said.

The one voice in opposition to the PACC was longtime Federal Way resident Norma Blanchard. For Blanchard, an ambitious and expensive project like the PACC seems ill advised in these times, she said.

“We don’t need that right now. Not with all the people that are unemployed. How many unemployed people do we have in Federal Way right now? How many are just working for minimum wage, and have lost their homes, or are losing them?” she asked. “Meanwhile… we’re going to spend $31 million to build a performing arts center, with $200,000 (needed) to support it yearly. That’s a plus?”

Andrew Nix, who manages two Starbucks stores in Federal Way, said he supports the PACC, mostly because he believes it will be an economic boon to the city, similar to the King County Aquatic Center.

“Every time that one of our current venues, like the aquatic center…host an event…my business makes a lot of money, and I get to employ those people…and pay taxes, and the city gets a piece of that,” he said One of the stores Nix manages is on 320th Street near the site of the proposed PACC on 20th Avenue South. Building something new there would be a plus to the somewhat dilapidated area next to the Federal Way Transit Center.

“It would certainly give a facelift to an area of the city that needs a facelift,” he said.

Local rock band Innocent Bystander consists of Thomas Jefferson High School students Ryan Hagen, Jess Nyland, Alex Papke and singer Emily Randolph. COURTESY PHOTO

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Papke the drummer agreed.

“Being 16 and being able to walk around school, and just be like, ‘Yeah, I’m in a rock band,’ that’s pretty cool,” Papke added.

Papke and Nyland said their Nov. 10 show at the Live Room in Sumner was where they realized they had something worthwhile in their band.

“We really started getting our fans there.

We had 52 people at that show, every show before was mostly family. We had crowd surfing, people stage diving,” Papke said with a smile.

A lot of their exposure comes from promotion efforts. The band utilizes every social media outlet available to them, from Twitter to Facebook to the website reverbnation. com, and also produces fliers that they distribute around TJ. “We’ve been doing as much networking as we can,” Nyland noted.

For Nyland, Papke and Hagen, their paths to music were similar, although each had a unique story to tell.

“I just kind of slipped into learning to play music,” said Nyland. “I never really took the whole thing seriously until about a year ago, but I first picked up a bass guitar about four years ago now.

And I met Ryan, our guitarist, and he had a guitar, and we just thought we’d get together and play some stuff. And all of a sudden, we played at the 8th-grade talent show, and everyone thought it was amazing.”

Papke discovered a love of music through drum lessons and a neighborhood friend, he said.

“One of my neighbors, he was really into the band Green Day. He was practically obsessed with the band. He had over 150 songs of this band, and he showed me

a good 20 songs one day I was over,” he said. “He showed me the drummer of the band, Tre Cool, and he was throwing alarm clocks at the camera, and just had an amazing stage presence, and he’s always going. I think that’s what really got me into music, my neighbor and Green Day.” Papke added that his drum teacher was also a big influence. The teacher helped him push through the difficult parts of learning music, and believed in his potential.

Hagen’s path to becoming a musician was inspired by a video game, he said.

“Back when I was in fifth and sixth grade, I played ‘Guitar Hero’ a lot,” he said. “I was playing with my friends a lot. And one of my friends was like, ‘Hey, you’re really good at this game, why don’t you learn real guitar? And I was like, ‘That’s a good idea.’ Might as well. I’ve been learning since the end of sixth grade.”

The band has a foursong CD produced and put together by a local man, and is set to play the Live Room in Sumner again on March 23.

While they’re still in school and have the rest of their lives ahead of them, all agree that the band is a top priority for the foreseeable future.

“My priority list…it’s a really close second to school,” said Papke.

“I’d agree,” Nyland said.

“It’s pretty far up there.”

“Whether playing in a band, or making music, or doing something in the musical field…this is a big thing I could do,” Hagen said.

“This band means a lot to us,” Papke added.

Learn more To learn about the band or its show on March 23, visit www.facebook.com/ innocentbystan5 or twitter.com/ innocentbystan5.

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Mary Jane’s hires full-time street dancers moves with heavy metal music piped through his headphones.

Several cars honk in approval, and sometimes “a lot of old ladies give me weird looks,” said Cabitac, who loves his full-time job at $10 an hour.

The Federal Way location is piloting the street dancer concept for the chain. In the coming weeks, motorists can expect to see the street dancers wearing costumes such as the famous Mr. Peanut. Saberi said the store wants to hire two more fulltime dancers.

“It’s a little bit busier when we have our street dancer,” Saberi told The Mirror. He noted that, despite the city’s ban on marijuana dispensaries, Federal Way has been a good business partner.

“We’ve been treated very kindly in Federal Way,” he said. “Our client base has the right to smoke marijuana. At the same time, we are very respectful of each community we are in and how they would like us to market our products.”

Last November, the passage of Initiative 502 legalized recreational marijuana use for adults. Since then, Saberi has noticed more interest and questions from Baby Boomers.

“A lot of these people haven’t smoked in 20 years,” Saberi said, adding that the chain hopes to expand in the Puget Sound region.

“Now that the stigma is coming off, a lot of people want to be more informed.”

In one sign of the changing times, the state’s

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To find Federal Way’s newest head shop, motorists should look for the fulltime street dancer waving a sign with a pair of bongs.

Mary Jane’s House of Glass opened its ninth store last November in Federal Way. Based in Vancouver, Wash., the shop specializes in glass pipes, incense and scented candles.

The chain works with more than 60 local glassblowers to create its pipes and bongs, which range from simple and functional to full-blown twisted psychedelic art.

Located in the UW Medicine strip mall at South 320th Street and 23rd Avenue South, Mary Jane’s is not a marijuana dispensary. No marijuana is sold on the premises.

However, the store offers perks for medical marijuana cardholders and military veterans, who each get 10 percent off purchases with proper ID. Customers who bring in two non-perishable food items also receive a 10 percent discount. In the past year, the chain’s stores have collected more than 30,000 pounds of food to benefit the Red Cross and the Clark County Food Bank, according to business partner Bobby Saberi.

Federal Way’s streetcorner sign wavers help draw more foot traffic to the store. On Monday afternoon, 23-year-old Jeremy Cabitac of Federal Way showed off his best

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lawmakers such as Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Oregon) have recently introduced legislation to legalize the drug nationwide.

Learn more Mary Jane’s House of Glass is at 32044 23rd Ave. S. in Federal Way. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

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Jeremy Cabitac waves signs last week on South 320th Street for Mary Jane’s House of Glass. ANDY HOBBS, The Mirror

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March 9 at Belmor Park clubhouse, 2101 Jazz LIVE: Next free monthly all-ages S. 324th St. (near the mall). Early bird concert begins at 5 p.m. March 10, entrance fee at 8 a.m. is $2. Prefeaturing Portland pianist/singer/ sented by Gamma Delta Chapter songwriter Tom Grant with guest of Phi Beta Psi. Space available COMMUNITY vocalist Shelly Rudolph. Concert for vendors. Call (253) 874-6395. is at Marine View Church, 8469 FW history: The Historical Eastside Drive NE, Tacoma. Visit Society of Federal Way will have www.marineviewpc.org or call a display table from noon to 3 p.m.

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March 9 at the Federal Way Regional Lend Me A Tenor: Centerstage presents Library, 34200 1st Way S. Various artifacts the classic comedy “Lend Me A Tenor,” and photos will be on display. A Federal which runs March 1-24 at the Knutzen Way history book will be available for Family Theatre, 3200 SW Dash Point Rd. purchase. Contact (253) 945-7842.

Shows are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays Kikaha O Ke Kai Outrigger Canoe with matinees at 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets Club: This nonprofit organization dediare $28 for adults, $24 for seniors/military, cated to the sport of Hawaiian outrigger $10 for ages 25 and under. Contact (253) canoe paddling kicks off its 17th season 661-1444 or centerstagetheatre.com.

Bloodmobile: Cascade Regional Blood Services will hold donation drives in Federal Way on March 12, 13, 16 and 23. To learn more, 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.

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. Contact (253) 874-5771.

FW Kiwanis: The club meets at noon Wednesdays at Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club. Learn more at richardhayek@aol. com. Upcoming speakers include Muscle Ministry Pastor Andre Sims (March 13).

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Free recycling: City 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, batteries, fluorescent tubes, car seats and more. Email 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. To learn more, visit www.starlakefamilyhistoryexpo.com.

Role of the presidency: Free seminar titled “The Changing Role of the Presidency

of the United States - From Arbitrator to Advocate” begins at 3:30 p.m. March 17 at the Federal Way Regional Library, 34200 1st Way S. Kurt Lauer will present an overview of the evolution of the presidency and the challenges and ramifications it presents today. Contact (253) 632-0961.

Birds: The Rainier Audubon Society will meet at 7 p.m. March 18 at Federal Way United Methodist Church, 29645 51st Ave., for a discussion and presentation by Dennis Paulson titled “Birds and Natural History of Costa Rica.” Email tomsernka@comcast.net.

The Women’s Club of Federal Way: Monthly meeting begins at 11 a.m. March 20 at Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club. The program will be a fashion show by Rottles Department Store. Cost is $14. Newcomers welcome. Register: (253) 927-2766. [ more CALENDAR, page 11 ]

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Big Band Showcase: Decatur High School bands present their annual Big Ham radio operators: The Federal Way Band Showcase, featuring guest host John Amateur Radio Club’s monthly breakfast Keister, on March 23 at Our Savior’s Baptist takes place at 8:30 a.m. on the fourth Church. Keister is best known for his Saturday of the month at the Old 15-year run as the host of the hit Country Buffet. Next meeting is comedy show “Almost Live.” This March 23. Contact webmaster@ COMMUNITY fundraising event features both fwarc.org or (206) 255-9891. silent and live auction items. All proceeds will benefit the Decatur Scouting for Food: Boy Scouts band program. Doors open at 6 and Cub Scouts will be in Federal p.m. Tickets are $15 and include a Way neighborhoods on March 23, specialty dessert. Children ages 5 and asking for donations to help area food under are free. To learn more, email banks. Residents are also invited to stop DecaturBandBoosters@hotmail.com.

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S., on March 23 to drop off food donations Reach Out Rollermania: Annual fundand enjoy some racing action. Cub Scouts raiser for a local homeless shelter program from the Hylebos District take to the track runs 6 to 9 p.m. March 25 at Pattison’s West for the Pinewood Derby starting at 11 a.m. Skating Center. Teams are welcome to join. at Jet. Contact (253) 682-2205.

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Free Easter egg hunt: Annual event begins at 10 a.m. March 30 at Steel Lake Park, 2410 S. 312th St., Federal Way. More than 5,000 candy treats will be scattered for three age groups (age 5 and under, ages 6-8, ages 9-12). Prizes will be available. Parking is limited and early arrival is recommended. Contact (253) 874-4282 or visit www.federalwaylions.org.

Art history class: Final weekly sessions on the art of Northern Europe will run 9:30 a.m. to noon Tuesdays from April 2 to May 14 at Village Green in Federal Way. Cost is $55 for non-residents. Call (253) 952-7714.

Home organization for seniors: A seminar will share ideas for making your living space safe and efficient when downsizing. Class begins at 12:30 p.m. April 5 at

the Federal Way Community Center, 876 S. 333rd St. Register at (253) 945-1400.

Citizens Academy: Federal Way police will hold its Spring Citizens Academy with a goal of helping residents better understand the department. Participants will meet 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays from April 9 to June 11 at City Hall. Sessions cover topics such as patrol operations, criminal investigations, and support services. Apply by March 15. Contact lindsey.tiroux@cityoffederalway.com or (253) 835-6707.

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: (253) 838-1473.

TJHS presents “Chicago”: This legendary and saucy musical opens at 7:30 p.m.

April 25 at Thomas Jefferson High School, 4248 S. 288th St., Auburn. Tickets are $11 general, $9 seniors/students. Group rates available. Shows will also be April 26, 27, 28 (matinee) and May 3, 4, 5 (matinee).

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Free tax prep: Multi-Service Center will provide free tax preparation for households making less than $51,000. The program is offered 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.

Volunteer drivers needed: Senior Services’ Volunteer Transportation provides vital rides for seniors in Federal Way. To learn more, contact (206) 748-7588 or hilaryc@seniorservices.org.

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The Federal Way Boys and Girls Club, along with the Auburn Boys and Girls Club, will be hosting their annual Breakfast for Kids 2013. The breakfast will be from 7:15 to 9 a.m. at Emerald Downs on April 2.

The breakfast will be in the Rainier Terrace Room at the Auburn horse racing track and attendees are asked to make a donation.

All the proceeds from the breakfast go straight back to the Federal Way and Auburn Boys and Girls Club and the EX3 Ron Sandwith Teen Center in Federal Way. For more information and registration, log onto www. fwbgc.org and click the link on the right hand side of the page. If you have questions on attending, email Dolan Holt at dholt@positiveplace.org or call the Federal Way Boys and Girls Club at (253) 681-6514.

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Raven Benton doesn’t have any trouble putting the ball in the basket. The Federal Way High School senior made that very, very clear during the 2012-13 season for the Eagles.

The 5-foot-10 guard recently finished one of the best careers at basketball-rich Federal Way High School.

The senior tallied 1,304 points during her years playing for the Eagles and played at a pair of state tournaments.

When Daryon James stepped on the campus at Thomas Jefferson High School as a freshman, he had one goal in mind — to put the Raider basketball program on the map.

The senior officially accomplished his goal. The 6-foot-1 guard was the difference-maker for the Raiders this season, leading Jefferson into the final 16 teams in Class 4A for the first time since 1974.

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The first day of the Class 1B Boys Basketball Tournament didn’t treat the Christian Faith Eagles very well. But the final day couldn’t have gone any better.

The Eagles won a back-andforth game over the Taholah Chitwins Saturday to finish in fourth place at the Class 1B State Boys Basketball Tournament. Christian Faith won the game at the Spokane Arena, 43-42.

Taholah’s Keanu Curleybear hit a 3-pointer with a minute left in the game to put the Chitwins up by two points, 42-40.

But the Eagles tallied the final three points of the game to pick up the win.

Taholah took a 21-14 lead at halftime before Christian Faith battled back in the third quarter to take a one-point lead into the final eight minutes. Ignatius Medani led the Eagles with 20 points. Afari Stinson-Richardson finished with 12 points.

The game featured seven ties and eight lead changes. Christian Faith finished with only 12

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Sidelines: Gonzaga sits atop the basketball world In case you’ve been living under a rock, I will break the news that the Gonzaga Bulldogs are the top-ranked college basketball team in America. Let me repeat, the Gonzaga basketball team is the No. 1-ranked squad in the United States of America.

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[14] March 8, 2013 [ all-city boys from page 13] James and the Raiders eventually lost to eventual state-champion Curtis at the Regional Tournament.

James led the Raiders in scoring at 18.8 points a game and also averaged 4.3 assists and 3.5 rebounds.

James was especially deadly during TJ’s postseason run.

After finishing in third place in the SPSL North and losing their first round game at the West Central District Tournament, the Raiders won two-straight games to qualify for regionals.

During his final four games of the year, James averaged 26 points a game and cemented his place as the Mirror’s 2013 Boys Basketball Player of the Year.

“Daryon is a testament to what hard work does,” said TJ head coach Kyle Templeton. “He has worked harder than maybe anyone I have

[ sidelines from page 13] Terrapins eventually beat up the Zags.

“The perspective of where we were, to where we are today, is mindboggling,” Athletic Director Mike Roth told the Seattle Times. “It’s something a lot of people never dreamt could happen. It’s humbling. We know our roots.

We know how special this is, and how hard it is, for sure.”

The No. 1 ranking really doesn’t mean a gosh darn thing. It doesn’t guarantee a national championship or even a No. 1 seed into the NCAA Tournament.

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ever coached and became a complete player. He was the catalyst in one of the best seasons in TJ history and will forever be a benchmark for players coming through the program.”

James finished his career at Jefferson ranked in the top-five in school history in scoring, assists, steals and 3-pointers made. He also ranks atop the school’s list in games played, according to Templeton. James was named a first-team, AllSouth Puget Sound League North Division guard by the league’s coaches.

It’s still up in the air where James will play college basketball next season.

Bogdon Bliznyuk, Beamer The 6-foot-5 Bliznyuk had an impressive season for the Titans. The senior averaged 15.1 points a game and 7.7 rebounds and and Kansas have achieved countless times over the years. It’s ho-hum at places like North Carolina, Kentucky and Indiana.

But sitting atop the rankings means everything in Spokane and to all the Gonzaga alums scattered around the world. It’s a wonderful thing and gives me a chance to bring the pompous University of Washington fans down a couple notches.

Gonzaga is the first AP No. 1 in more than three seasons not to have won a national title. The Zags are also the first Division I school in the state to top one of the polls (take that Husky fans).

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Bliznyuk scored in double figures in all but three games for the Titans this season, including a season-high 23 points twice.

Bliznyuk was voted to the SPSL South’s first-team by the league’s coaches after leading Beamer in scoring and rebounding.

and steals (2.1). The 6-footer tallied a season-high 35 points during a blowout win over Graham-Kapowsin and had 24 during a game against Puyallup.

Flowers was voted to the SPSL South’s first-team by the league’s coaches

Juwan Flowers, Beamer The senior point guard led the Titans to an 11-5 record in the rugged SPSL South, which included eventual state champion Curtis, Federal Way and Bethel.

Flowers led the Titans to wins over Garfield, which was ranked No. 1 for most of the season, along with a win over Federal Way. Flowers was second on the team in scoring at 14.2 points a game and led the team in assists (3.1 a game)

Brayon Blake, Federal Way The 6-foot-6 junior was the Eagles’ most consistent player throughout the season. Blake led Federal Way in scoring at 14.5 points a game and rebounding. He was also voted to the SPSL South’s first-team.

Blake tallied a seasonhigh 23 points in a game twice during the year in wins over Spanaway Lake and Auburn. He helped the Eagles roll out to an 11-0 start and the No. 2 ranking in the state. Federal Way finished the regular season with an 18-3 regular season before the Eagles lost two-

I remember watching games in the old Martin Centre at Gonzaga, which resembled more of a high school gym than a place where the No. 1-ranked team in the nation would play. The Martin Centre had the old metal bleachers that would have to be moved in and out for games.

My buddies and I used to walk into the Martin Centre and literally sit wherever we wanted to watch the Bulldogs play. The only time we ever had any trouble finding a seat was when Gonzaga played the Steve Nash-led Santa Clara Broncos. During that game, the Martin Centre was at least half full.

But that all changed back in 1999. That’s when the Gonzaga basketball pro-

gram blew up and became the darlings of the NCAA Tournament. That was when Gonzaga rolled into the Elite 8 after wins over Minnesota, Stanford and Florida.

It was also the year that started the Bulldogs’ current 14-year run (now 15) at the NCAA Tournament, which has included five Sweet 16’s. The impressive run by the basketball program has also been felt off the court in Spokane.

An inflow of students have made their way to Gonzaga because of the national attention. In fact, Gonzaga felt a 65-percent increase in the size of the freshman class between 1997 and 2003.

I witnessed the influx of the basketball money firsthand last summer when

straight games at the West Central/Southwest District Tournament.

It was the second year in a row that Blake was on the SPSL South’s first team.

Jason Young, Decatur The senior guard was the Gators’ best player during the season and led Federal Way in scoring at 18.9 points a game. Young was Decatur’s only first-team, All-SPSL 3A selection.

Young scored in double figures in 20 of the Gators’ 22 games and had 20 or more points in 11 games.

He tallied a season-best 31 points during a loss to Peninsula on Jan. 22. His best game might have come during a win over Enumclaw that clinched the Gators a spot in the postseason.

Eagles. Montoya was a second-team, All-SPSL South selection by the league’s coaches after averaging 12.7 points for Federal Way. Montoya scored 20 or more points three times during the season, including a career-best 24 during an 80-61 win over Puyallup on Dec. 18. Montoya also had 22 points during the Eagles’ district-opening win over Mount Rainier.

Malik Montoya, Federal Way The sophomore had an impressive season for the

Daniel Park, Jefferson The senior point guard ran the show for the Raiders this season. Park averaged just 9.7 points, but led the team with 5.3 assists and grabbed 4.0 rebounds a game.

But Park’s true meaning came on the defensive side of the court for Jefferson.

The 5-foot-11 guard was one of the best on-ball defenders in the SPSL, according to Templeton.

I took my wife and kids back to Spokane. Gonzaga’s campus was beautiful when I left back in 1995, but it’s ridiculous now. New academic buildings litter the school and the athletic facilities are even more impressive.

The Gonzaga basketball team now plays in the $30 million, 6,000-seat McCarthey Athletic Center, which was finished in 2004.

And, closer to my heart, the Bulldog baseball team now plays at the $8 million Washington Trust Field and Patterson Baseball Complex. The stadium seats 2,300 in box seats, far different from when I played in front of a few hundred fans.

Stuff like this can all be traced back to the No. 1-ranked Gonzaga basket-

ball team.

“It’s awesome and very cool to be recognized like that,” senior wing Mike Hart said. “I’ll look back on that once my career is over and think that’s pretty cool we were No. 1 in the nation.

But we have so much more in front of us that we want to do and that (ranking) has no bearing on our next game.”

“It’s nothing but a number,” head coach Mark Few said. “It’s a great number to have beside your name, but it’s nothing but a number.

We still have to play like we can and take this as far as we can.”

Hopefully, all the way to a national championship. Now, that’s really the only thing the Gonzaga basketball program hasn’t accomplished.

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Forbes named EWU Scholar-Athlete Eastern Washington senior guard Jeffrey Forbes has been selected as the EWU Athletic Department Scholar-Athlete of the Month.

Forbes, a Federal Way High graduate, is a communications major with a 3.06 grade-point average.

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Saturday’s win over Taholah was the Eagles’ second in a row after losing to Pomeroy on the opening day of the tournament Thursday.

Pomeroy High School handled the Federal Waybased Eagles in the state quarterfinal game Thursday evening, 60-55. Christian Faith was making its first state tournament appearance since 1994.

The loss meant the Eagles (23-4) wouldn’t win the 1B state title. Christian Faith went on to beat Columbia Adventist Friday in a loserout matchup, 52-45.

Against Columbia Adventist, Christian Faith dominated the first three quarters of play, taking a 46-28 lead into the final eight minutes. But the Kodiaks attempted a comeback in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Eagles, 17-6.

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Christian Faith’s 6-foot6 Segun Amosun led the way with 18 points and 11 rebounds and Medani finished with 15 points and

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Description of Proposal: The Algona Transfer Station was built in the mid-1960s. It is over-capacity, has no space for recycling, and uses outdated technology. The Solid Waste Transfer and Waste Management Plan (the Plan), which was the result of a regional, multi-year planning effort, recommended replacing the Algona Transfer Station. The King County Council approved the Plan and the Division is now implementing it. The Division is looking at properties on which to build a new recycling and transfer station that will serve the communities of and areas surrounding Algona, Auburn, Federal Way and Pacific for the next 50 years.

Determination of Significance/Scoping Notice: On October 30, 2012, the Division issued a State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Determination of Significance and Request for Comments on Scope of Environmental Impact Statement (DS/Scoping Notice). A copy of that document may be obtained at http://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/facilities/algona/index.asp. The DS/Scoping Notice identified two potential sites as “Action Alternatives� for the location of a new transfer station that would be evaluated in an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Those sites are located at: 901 C Street SW, Auburn, WA 98001, and 35101 West Valley Highway S., Algona, WA 98001. The DS/Scoping Notice also identified a “No Action Alternative�, which would retain the current Algona Transfer Station, located at 35315 West Valley Highway S., Algona, WA 98001. Agencies, Tribes, and members of the public were given until November 30, 2012 to provide comments on the

scope of the EIS. The Division also held a public scoping meeting on November 15, 2012.

Revised Scope of EIS and Extension of Scoping Comment Period: On February 7, 2013, the Division issued a Notice of Revised Scope of Environmental Impact Statement and Extension of Scoping Comment Period. A copy of that document may be obtained at http://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/facilities/algona/index.asp. That document identified a third potential site to be evaluated in the EIS. The third site is located at: 28721 West Valley Highway S., Auburn, WA 98001 and includes the two parcels immediately adjacent to the west. This third site was identified as the preferred alternative based on information available at the time. This site is located in the northern portion of the City of Auburn’s Innovative Partnership Zone, which was established to bring economic development to the area. It is the Division’s understanding in working with the City of Auburn that this third site has more opportunity than the other two alternatives to attract “green� economic development and that a recycling/transfer facility could be a key component of that development. In addition, it is the Division’s understanding that the property owner is open to selling the property to the County. Agencies, Tribes, and members of the public were given until February 28, 2013 to provide comments on the revised scope of the EIS. Second Extension of Scoping Comment Period and Public Scoping Meeting: In response to community interest about the project, the Division is extending the scoping comment period a second time until April 5, 2013 and is holding a public scoping meeting.

The public scoping meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, 4:30 - 6:45 p.m. at the Meredith Hill Elementary School, 5830 South 300th Street Auburn 98001.

The meeting will be an open house format with a video presentation scheduled for 5 p.m. and repeated at 6 p.m. Both oral and written comments can be submitted at the meeting. Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request by calling 206-296-4466, TTY Relay: 711.

Agencies, affected Tribes, and members of the public are invited to comment on the scope of the EIS for each of the three Action Alternatives and the No Action Alternative.

The evaluation of each alternative in the EIS will cover aspects of the built and natural environment including but not limited to the following areas: earth, air, water, plants, animals, energy, natural resources, environmental health, land use, transportation, public services, and utilities.

Comments will be accepted on mitigation measures, probable significant adverse impacts to the environment, and licenses, permits or other approvals that may be required. Comments may be submitted via the internet at http://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/facilities/algona/index.asp or by mail. Written comments should be addressed to King County Solid Waste Division, 201 S. Jackson Street, Suite 701, Seattle, WA 98104-3855, Attn: Eric Richardt, Project Manager.

Comment Deadline: The new deadline for submittal of scoping comments is April 5, 2013.

SEPA Responsible Official: Pat D. McLaughlin Position/Title: Director, King County Solid Waste Division Phone: 206-296-4466; TTY Relay: 711 Address: King County Solid Waste Division, 201 S. Jackson Street, Suite 701, Seattle, WA 98104-3855 Date: 03/01/2013 (Signature) Pat D. McLaughlin (Published in The Seattle Times, Tacoma News Tribune, Auburn Reporter, and the Federal Way Mirror on March 8, 2013.)

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Cal wins Pac-12 swimming title The 2013 Pac-12 Men’s Swimming Championships ended in exciting fashion as California was crowned the champs for the first time since 1981 with 825 points Wednesday at the King County Aquatic Center. Stanford finished second. Cal senior Tom Shields (pictured) was named the Swimmer of the Meet with five titles. casey olson, The Mirror

Tourism enhancement grants

ern” concert, CenterStage Theatre’s production of “Cinderella,” Desna Soccer Club’s Desna Cup, and the MOSAIC Slavic From staff reports Culture Festival.

IN OTHER Applications for Non-profit orTEGs are being acganizations holding cepted until March events in 2013 in Fed29, and will be reeral Way are now eligible to viewed in April. Grants will apply for “tourism enbe awarded in May. The city hancement grants” (TEGs) says that TEGs are aimed at from the city. Events that “the promotion of cultural, received grant funding arts, sports and community from the TEG program in events as well as non-event 2012 included Federal Way programs that will enSymphony’s “Mostly Modhance tourism activities in

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Federal Way.” This will be the first round of grants awarded, with a total of $45,000 available to groups interested. Up to $5,000 of any given grant can be put toward non-event uses.

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