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Mayor announces new police substation, other initiatives New panel to review proposed Performing Arts and Conference Center; mayor to host town hall meetings by Greg Allmain gallmain@fedwaymirror.com
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ewly-minted Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell wasted no time in showing that his administration will be different from his predecessor’s Skip Priest’s, during Tuesday’s City Council meeting. Ferrell took about a half hour to announce that a new police substation will be in place in the near future at the John L. Scott building near the Sound Transit parking garage and center in downtown Federal Way and also used the time to outline his vision for Federal Way moving forward. “I’d like to talk to you about a very, very exciting development that occurred just this week,” Ferrell began in announcing the new substation. “A couple of weeks ago, I sat down and was having a conversation with somebody who owned a building in Federal Way, and the person made an offhand comment about ‘We’d sure like to have a police substation near the Transit Center,’ and I followed up with ‘Do you
Official oath of office Above, Judge David Larson swears in Councilmember Kelly Maloney during a public oath of office ceremony on Tuesday. Right, Councilmember Martin Moore raises his right hand as he takes the oath of office during the event. Center, Jeanne Burbidge takes the oath of office for her new role as deputy mayor after Council members selected her for the position. For the full story on Burbidge, read page 3. Larson also swore in Mayor Jim Ferrell, who is not pictured. photos by chris carrel, City of Federal Way
mean that?’” Ferrell said a number of conversations took place after the initial dialogue with the unnamed building owner, and that he was able to strike a deal to have a new substation near the Transit Center put in place. “We’ve all heard from you that public safety is the absolute No. 1 priority of government, to make sure that we’re safe, moving forward,” he said. “Part of that is to make sure we’ve got enough officers on the street and that there’s a visible presence. And this will add greatly to that process. Most notably, and importantly, I think, is that we just found out today from the property manager that this space, for the first year, will not come at any cost to the city. They want us there.” The two other major announcements Ferrell made during the meeting were in regard to the proposed Performing Arts and Conference Center (PACC), and an initiative to have approximately six to seven town hall meetings a year throughout Federal [ more MAYOR, page 3 ]
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Two south King County men on opposite sides of a deadly drug deal in Federal Way were recently indicted by a federal grand jury in Seattle. Federal Way resident Lenny Brikn, Jr., 19, was charged with five federal felonies in connection with the Oct. 17, 2013 incident
when his 19-year-old brother was shot and killed. Those charges include conspiracy to commit robbery, attempted robbery, attempted possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence and a drug trafficking crime and possession of a stolen firearm.
David Ross, 35, of Renton was charged with three federal felonies: conspiracy to distribute marijuana, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime and unlawful possession of a firearm. According to the records filed in King County Superior Court as well as the indictment, Ross and an associate arrived at a Federal
Way apartment complex to sell marijuana to two men – Brikn and his brother, Deshawn Boykin. Ross was armed with a gun, despite having two previous felony drug convictions that prohibit him from possessing a firearm. Brikn and Boykin drew “Mac 10” style semi-automatic pistols, ordered Ross and his associate to lie on
the ground, and attempted to rob them of the marijuana they brought to the drug deal, according to the indictment. The brothers ultimately ran away, and Ross drew his gun and fired multiple times at the fleeing men. Boykin was hit twice and died of his wounds at St. Francis Medical Center. [ more DEAL, page 14 ]
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Burbidge chosen as Deputy Mayor of Federal Way By Greg Allmain gallmain@fedwaymirror.com
The first meeting of the new year for the Federal Way City Council saw Jim Ferrell take his seat as Mayor, and saw the council elect longtime Councilmember Jeanne Burbidge to the position of Deputy Mayor in something of a split vote.
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[ MAYOR from page 1] Way during his time in office. For the PACC, Ferrell said he plans on launching a “three-pronged” strategy that will include a review of the pro forma developed for the project, a “Blue Ribbon” committee of financial and business experts from throughout the community, and more public input. “An important thing I want you to know is that each one of my colleagues on the Council and the staff here at City Hall and in my office, are dedicated to making sure that we have all of the objective information sitting in our hands so that we can make a decision that’s not only based in fact, but supported by the public,” he said of the new strategy regarding the PACC. Ferrell said the idea for the increased town hall meetings was inspired by Federal Way resident Betty Taylor, a tireless advocate for her part of the community. “Betty is someone we hear from often … and she (recently) said something that was so profound, about making sure we go back to a system, or custom, that we had of reaching out to the public,” he said. “We’re not just going to do the one or two town hall meetings in which we gather together, listen and move on. We’re going to be doing six or seven strategic town hall meetings in the neighborhoods, at elementary schools around town.” Ferrell said local leaders on a variety of issues will be invited to these meetings, and that part of the intent of the meetings is to establish metrics of success for each area of the city. After the meetings, those leaders and members of city leadership and the residents will gather together again
Burbidge was nominated by Councilmember Dini Duclos, with a second by Councilmember Bob Celski. Burbidge, Celski, Duclos and new Councilmember Martin Moore all voted to confirm Burbidge to the deputy mayor spot. On the opposite side were Council members Kelly Maloney and Susan Honda, with Maloney nominating Honda, and Honda seconding the motion.
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Epidemic of mail theft It looks like we’re experiencing an epidemic of mail theft around Federal Way. In addition to the media reports of Post Office “blue box” break-ins, mail is being taken from individual mailboxes. Even lockable mailboxes are being pried open, and a case was reported in the news about a cluster mailbox broken into. While I trust that the police and the Post Office are trying to stop these crimes, I urge our neighbors to help
Who the newsmakers of 2014 will be Who will be the newsmakers of 2014? Some are obvious, some may surprise you. You would think that with the city and school elections behind us, things would settle down a little. Maybe not. The school board’s last meeting of the year should have had a nice party and easy meeting to say goodbye to two members and welcome two new members before the Christmas break. No such luck. The logical game plan, according to sources, was to retain Claire Wilson as board chair and elect Danny Peterson as vice chair. Wilson had been selected just a few months ago to replace Tony Moore when his legal difficulties surfaced and he opted for a lower profile role. Aside from Moore, Wilson and Peterson are the next most senior board members. However, in a move that is likely to have long-term repercussions in board relations, some of the board members wanted one of the newcomers, Carol Gregory or Geoffery McAnalloy, to hold a leadership position. Gregory wasn’t at the meeting and the remaining board members voted to install Peterson as chair and McAnalloy as vice chair. The motion passed 3-0, with Wilson abstaining. Wilson may not have even seen the coup coming. Some school board watchers had expected the three democrats - Gregory, McAnalloy and Wilson - to form a voting block.
That’s unlikely to happen now. Newsmakers? It would usually be the board chair. In this case, watch the two newcomers Gregory and McAnalloy. They are likely to increase pressure on more parent, teacher and student involvement. Another newsmaker will be Superintendent Rob Neu. Have his moves done enough to settle down the community to pass his levy in February? And will Moore be able to put his legal troubles aside? Over at City Hall, new Mayor Jim Ferrell should be the newsmaker of the year. However, he may have to share the honor. Deputy Mayor Jeanne Burbidge, Council members Dini Duclos, Bob Celski and on some issues new Councilmember Martin Moore will form a voting block, with Council members Susan Honda and Kelly Maloney was on the other side. That block elected Burbidge deputy mayor in a 4-2 vote over Honda. This is an interesting vote when set against a dialogue backdrop of “cooperation,” “consensus” and “conciliation.” Burbidge will lead the council, but the newsmaker of the year could be whoever replaces Ferrell on the City Council. If the Burbidge group picks up a fifth vote, any issue they favor becomes veto proof. Since Moore is a supporter of the proposed Performing Arts and Conference Center (PACC), think [ more ROEGNER, page 5 ] Bob Roegner
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levy that is set to expire next year has been vital to providing educational programs that Federal Way students need. It’s one of many reasons that the levy renewal merits a strong yes vote in February. The educational programs and operations (EP&O) levy provides 21 percent of Federal Way Public School’s (FWPS) total budget. The levy funds a myriad of learning opportunities for students. This includes the AmeriCorps program that puts 50 trained tutors in district schools and the Air Force Junior ROTC - an aeronautics-oriented program that teaches students skills that will qualify them for high-demand career fields. In addition, the levy pays for programs, such as Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) that aims to prepare students for college, and the International Baccalaureate program. It pays for Cambridge and College Board examinations, such as the PSAT and SAT, allowing all qualified students to take these important tests no matter their families’ ability to pay. It allows the district to offer athletics, music, clubs and other “extras” that state funding does not include. Since voters approved the first EP&O levy in 2004, the levy has also funded school operations, including eight out of every 100 classroom teachers throughout the district’s 35 schools. The levy pays for 16 out of every 100 classified staff, such as secretaries, custodians, maintenance and security. The $53 million levy will be collected for four years beginning in 2015 at an estimated tax rate of $4.95 per $1,000 of assessed valuation. The school district would suffer devastating impacts if it lost the levy. The district would face staffing cuts three times the size of anything FWPS has done before, district officials said. First-year lay-offs would begin as soon as May without the levy renewal. Class sizes would also increase. Some voters may have a difficult time looking past the political maelstrom that has engulfed recent school board meetings – and pages of The Mirror - with controversies over money spent on international travel, the superintendent’s salary increase and the standards-based grading system. These are important issues and the school board should always be held accountable for their actions. And voters are already on a constructive path towards making their voices heard by electing two new board members. But separate the political curds from this important vote. The Federal Way levy is about our students – not politics. Vote yes.
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you can to minimize the amount of mail that you receive that thieves consider to be valuable. Opt out of credit card offers, go “paperless” for bills that contain full credit card numbers or (heaven forbid) social security numbers. Maybe if we eliminate the “payoff ” for mail thieves, they’ll leave us alone. But until then, be extra careful and keep an eye on your mailbox.
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Snowball effect of minimum wage hike I have a few questions for Mr. Levy regarding his Dec. 27 letter “Mr. Federal Way draws erroneous conclusions.” Do you have any studies that show what happens when you give a 65 percent wage increase? I have a feeling that would have a bit more of an impact than an 18 percent increase.
Why would employees become more productive? People who work for minimum wage are not typically the type of worker who is going to be very productive. And what makes you think that turnover will go down when the minimum wage worker can quit and go to another job to make the same minimum wage that they make at their current job? If a single company pays better, then you can pick and choose who you want to work for and get the best job. When everyone pays the same $15 per hour, you [ more LETTERS, page 5 ]
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minimum wage level are considered low-skill or no-skill-needed jobs. Now, that’s not a condemnation of the people who work these jobs, but rather a comment on the value of the labor for those jobs. When a minimum wage is set, those who have low-skill, no-skill or little-to-no-job experience are the ones excluded, oftentimes leading to chronic unemployment in those groups. Don’t believe me? Well, lets take a look at how youth unemployment is doing in Western Washington in the last five years. In a February 2012 report generated by United Way
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he Mirror’s very own Mr. Federal Way’s thoughts regarding the $15 per hour minimum wage proposals in the region garnered a fair amount of responses, to say the least. And while it’s easy to think that an increase in the minimum wage is a good solution to the economic problems that plague many people in our region, it ultimately creates more problems than it solves. In the simplest economic terms, a minimum wage, (i.e. an arbitrary valuation on the price of labor) excludes given sectors of the workforce automatically. Typically, jobs at the
[ Letters from page 4] will get the same quality worker that you get now. When a company produces a product, the cost is a combination of their materials, labor and other fixed costs (rent, utilities). If your labor goes up, and it goes up for your suppliers as well, then that means that your materials costs and labor costs both go up. So the price of your products has to go up to cover your costs. You may want to say that your workers will be more productive. Not sure why someone who gets a 65 percent raise is going to magically become more productive, but fine. If they are 50 percent more productive, then you can get rid of one-third of your work force and still produce the same amount. So now one-third of your workforce is unemployed. And what happens to those higher quality, more productive workers that are currently making $15 per hour? If they are more productive, and a better worker, do you think they will want to make minimum wage again?
King County, United Way found that “large numbers of youth are leaving high school before they get their diploma and are entering the workforce with no skills and limited education … they are not equipped for adult employment and are therefore vulnerable to poverty and criminal activities.” That report continues: “Unemployment rates for youth and young adults (ages 16-29) are the highest they have been since World War II.” So, here in King County, we already have a dynamic of under-skilled and undereducated youth heading into the workforce. Set that minimum wage to $15 per hour and guess what? Those kids will have one hell of a
They will need a raise to $20 per hour. So any products they make will have to figure in that additional cost and will result in higher prices. What about the guy already making $20 per hour? He is not going to want to make the same as some skilled laborer, he is going to want a raise to $25 per hour. So all you basically will do is reset the wage levels for labor in the U.S. Sure, some people may be able to afford more because many products come from China, and they will not be raising their wages to match us. So low-wage workers will be able to afford some of those products, at least until even more jobs move to China because the cost of labor in the U..S has just been increased, making it even more profitable to move offshore. And what happens to those workers that lose their jobs to offshoring? I guess they can join all of the other out-of-work people getting government assistance.
Jim Stumbo, Auburn
time ever getting that first job to get them that desperately needed job experience. But what are the actual numbers? This question was a little tougher to track down, but the Seattle Times, in a July 18, 2012 report, discovered that, according to US Census Bureau Statistics compiled in 2010, the youth unemployment rate in King County was 25.5 percent. That report also notes that our state as a whole (with one of the highest minimum wage rates) had a 32.9 percent youth unemployment rate in 2011, leaving only four states above Washington with higher youth unemployment rates that year. So again, when the price
of labor is arbitrarily set to some random amount, the ripples of that rate spread far beyond just the workers we imagine it will help. Some of those ripples can already be seen in SeaTac, with a Dec. 30, 2013 Fox News report noting that “one (employer) has told a trade group it is going to close one of its two restaurants, eliminating 200 jobs.” A developer who already owns three hotels in SeaTac told the Fox News reporter that a plan to build a fourth hotel there is “being shelved” because of the “uncertainty” the new minimum wage is creating for the marketplace and the labor pool in our neighbor to the north. Things are tough all
[ roegner from page 4] PACC when considering the impact of Ferrell’s replacement. Ferrell’s recent interview with The Mirror contained comments likely intended to establish a positive relationship with the Council. But he and the council have many differences and the PACC is a big one. Politically speaking, Ferrell has to maintain his strong opposition to the PACC or risk alienating many voters who supported him. The Burbidge group seems to like former Council candidate Mark Koppang, who lost to Maloney. But he is a Republican. Moore, a Democrat, may risk bad relations with the party if he votes for Koppang. Most issues are not highly political, but some are and relationships count. And you need four votes to pass anything. This intrigue leads back to the importance of Ferrell getting someone on the Council who will likely vote with him or at least be independent from both groups. That could make the next Council member the biggest newsmaker of the year. They could be the swing vote on anything, be the veto-proof vote, or if the Burbidge group gets a fifth vote, have no real influence at all. The only slightly more predictable politics for this year are at the state level, as all three local legislative seats are up for election. Freshman house members Reps. Linda Kochmar (R) and Roger Freeman (D) seem likely to run.
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around, I know this. I’m not writing from some place of privilege, believe you me. As it stands right now, those workers who the $15 per hour minimum wage rate apply to in SeaTac are actually making a higher hourly wage than I am as I sit at my computer and type these words. All that being said, the only thing I can continue to reiterate is that raising that minimum wage, whether it’s in SeaTac or Seattle, or anywhere else for that matter, will hurt more than it helps in the long run. And, as Mr. Federal Way pointed out, especially in some of those industries, the workers that the minimum wage advocates fight so fiercely for, will likely no longer have a job.
The questions are more about whether or not long-time Sen. Tracey Eide will run. She says yes. If Eide runs she will be very difficult to beat. The time to beat an incumbent is in their first reelection bid. Kochmar is out making her rounds to line up support as she knows she could be a target with the close race she had last time. Freeman has not been as visible, but he had a more comfortable win last time. So far, no one has announced against any of the three. Eide is the most likely newsmaker as she has seniority and power, even though she is in the minority in the Senate. However, she still maintains her role as co-chair of the powerful Transportation Committee. Will South King Fire & Rescue stay out of the news? Or will Jerry Galland keep them there? There continues to be speculation about the future of Fire Chief Al Church. Also, new Mirror Editor Carrie Rodriguez has an investigative history that may make her a newsmaker. Joanne Piquette, and her zeal to build a PACC, will certainly place her in the role of newsmaker. All of these people will be major players in our community. But there is also someone else out there who could be the biggest newsmaker of the year. Who will it be?
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Mayor Ferrell meets with staff for first time From staff reports
Starting off his first full week as Federal Way mayor, Jim Ferrell met Monday with city staff in an all-city meeting to introduce the new management structure and discuss his administration’s priorities for the new
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Police Chief Brian Wilson assigned to take the role of chief of staff on Jan. 20. Deputy Police Chief Andy Hwang will assume the role of interim police chief on Jan. 16. The mayor also discussed upcoming new initiatives, including a series of town hall meetings to be held throughout the city and moving the downtown AMC site mixed-use development forward.
Mayor Jim Ferrell speaks with Deputy Police Chief Andy Hwang during a staff meeting on Monday. Chris carrel, City of Federal Way
Mayor’s vision to find path forward for city Beginning Jan. 20, our outstanding Police Chief Brian Wilson will serve in a new position as chief of staff, where he and I will work closely with Community and Economic Development Director Patrick Doherty on building our community’s business base. The first priority is ensuring that current businesses have the conditions they need to stay in Federal Way. Second will be attracting investment and new businesses to Federal Way. Our city is constantly competing with cities throughout the region; my job is to make certain that executives think of Federal Way first as an attractive option for investment or business location. The anchor of all our economic development work, though, resides in our downtown core. The voters have asked me to inject a sense of urgency and mission to the long-running discussion about stimulating downtown business development and Jim Ferrell
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I’d like to start by wishing everyone a happy New Year! As your new mayor, I am excited about the year ahead and the opportunities in front of us. This is the first of what will be regular columns in The Mirror to share news about community issues and new initiatives. I’d like to thank The Mirror for providing this space. Democratic government works best when there is transparency and the public has access to its government. We are fortunate to have a community newspaper that helps inform the public and provides an important forum to residents to communicate their goals and interests. During the campaign, I heard from voters that they want to see the city move quickly and effectively in 2014 to jumpstart economic development and strengthen public safety. I recently announced some important changes to our management structure that will be key to these efforts.
creating an attractive, walkable downtown. We must build the future in our downtown, whether it’s the Town Square at the AMC site, a university, the Performing Arts and Conference Center or some combination of major development projects. There will be issues that have the potential to divide us. The direction for downtown has been a divisive issue at times. My goal as mayor will be to work with the Council and the community to find the path forward. One of my personal heroes, Robert F. Kennedy, said, “The future is not a gift. It is an achievement.” That has particular poignancy for local politics. If we’re going to achieve the Federal Way we want to live in, we have to build that future together, not fight over it. We will also make significant strides forward in public safety and we are fortunate to have a strong leader like Deputy Chief Andy Hwang ready to lead the Police Department forward. On Jan. 16, he will begin serving as the interim police chief.
I will work closely with the new chief to ensure we have a fully-staffed police department using modern technology and successful community partnerships like Safe City to proactively battle crime. In the coming weeks, I’ll be announcing a series of town hall meetings throughout the city to meet with residents and discuss the issues that are important to the community. In the meantime, people can always contact me with questions, concerns or feedback at the mayor’s office at (253) 8352402 or jim.ferrell@cityoffederalway.com. I want to hear from you! I’d like to close with a note of appreciation to our first-elected Mayor Skip Priest. Few people have served their community for as long, or as selflessly as Skip and his wife Trisha Bennett. I wish them both the best, and the community greatly appreciates their positive impact on Federal Way.
Jim Ferrell is the mayor of Federal Way.
Council looks to fill Ferrell’s vacant position by March 1 by Greg Allmain gallmain@fedwaymirror.com
The Federal Way City Council has set a date of March 1 to interview potential applicants for the position that Jim Ferrell vacated after his win in the mayoral race in November. City attorney Pat Richardson gave a brief presentation during the council’s Jan. 7 meeting, laying out the process the council has to follow to fill Ferrell’s old seat. “State law … authorizes the Council to fill the vacancy within 90 days (March 31),” she said. “Per state law, if it’s not filled before March 31, the authority then goes to the
County Council. So time is of the essence to act on this.” Richardson said the city planned to post a notice of the vacancy on the city’s website (www.cityoffederalway.com) on Jan. 8, and then would have an online application posted on Jan. 17. The online application, Richardson noted, would keep applicants responses to 150 words maximum, something she said caused some issues for city staff the last time the city had to go through this process. “The last time, we had an issue of people going over 150 words … and then we had to decide if they were over 150 words, did that disqualify them, or do we just cut their response off,” she said. “(With the online application) no one is put in the position of being disqualified.”
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Accepting nominations for January citizen of the month Please include a short reason why your pick deserves to be recognized for the citizen of the month and include your nominee’s contact information. Send these to us by the 20th of each month. We will cull through all of the entries received, pick a winner, and do a short story and photo of the winner for publication in the last edition of The Mirror each month. In March, at our annual Best of Federal Way event that is open to the public, we will announce the winner of the citizen of the year. This winner will be picked from all of the monthly winners and will receive a nice prize package, courtesy of The Mirror. So, don’t delay. Send in your pick by Jan. 20. Rudi Alcott
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ederal Way is a vast and diverse city. It incorporates a group of people that make it almost 90,000 strong and Washington’s 11th largest city. The city survives and thrives because of its people. The Mirror recognizes these people with a “citizen of the month” feature. Your job is to nominate these people. The only rule is that the nominee must live or work in Federal Way. Perhaps you know of someone who went out of their way to volunteer, help an individual in need, tutor a classroom, or drive a shut-in to the store or a movie. Nominations are open to all age groups. Send an email to editor@ federalwaymirror.com or mail nominations to the Federal Way Mirror, 31919 1st Ave. S., Federal Way, WA 98003.
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Fuller Electric has earned the service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of service provided to members of the consumer review service in 2013. Patty Fuller, president and founder of Fuller Electric, notes, “It takes a certain dedication and love for helping others to be in business more than 20 years. Being a small familyowned shop, we have to do everything we can to wow the customer.” Angie’s List Super Service Award 2013 winners have met strict eligibility requirements, which include an “A” rating in overall grade, recent grade and review period grade; the company must be in good standing with Angie’s List, have a fully complete profile, pass a background check and abide by Angie’s List operational guidelines. Fuller Electric has been helping homeowners and businesses in the Federal Way area since 1990 by providing electrical services.
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Council sets legislative agenda during breakfast event From staff reports
The Federal Way City Council met with local legislators to set the city’s legislative agenda for the upcoming session during a breakfast meeting on Wednesday. The city’s agenda focuses on priority areas of transportation infrastructure and service, economic development and fiscal health and public safety. The city will focus its efforts on the following legislative items and funding requests and work with other stakeholders and lawmakers to support legislative action on these items:
• Complete the Triangle Project: Federal Way supports funding of $114 million to complete remaining phases of the “Triangle” interchange: Interstate 5, State Highway 18, and State Route 161. Project components will include ramps connecting southbound I-5 to SR 161 and South 356th Street, northbound I-5 to eastbound SR 18, reconstruction of the I-5/SR 161 undercrossing, and restoring the Weyerhaeuser Way connection to SR 18. The project is essential to Federal Way’s economic development, and will improve access to local businesses, while enhancing freight mobility for Port of Tacoma traffic. The project is also important for safety and is expected to reduce collisions over 50 percent at a societal cost savings of up
to $600,000 annually. • Transportation infrastructure funding: The Legislature is expected to consider a major statewide transportation funding package. The city is advocating for inclusion of the Triangle Project, as well as I-5/S. 320th and I-5/SR-509 improvements. • Metro Transit funding: In 2011, the state Legislature authorized a temporary funding source for King County Metro to mitigate revenue shortfalls related to the recession, while the Legislature developed a statewide transportation funding package. The funding measure expires in June. Without replacement funding, Metro has indicated that up to 600,000 service hours will be eliminated systemwide, including significant service cuts in Federal Way.
munity Center (FWCC) in such instances. “There are different kinds of shelters, I talked a little bit about warming and cooling shelters, as well as what’s called a dormitory shelter,” he said. “A dormitory shelter is a 24-hour operation for if folks are going to be there over the course of a day or multiple days, and you provide for them holistically.” Roe said the city’s criteria for a warming shelter is if the temperature reaches 32 degrees or below. In that case, the FWCC is typically designated a warming shelter, where essentially anyone is welcome to use the center to warm up for however long they feel they need. For the dormitory shelter, three criteria need to be met for the city to consider opening up the FWCC for that kind of use, Roe said. “The first is … tem-
perature, (the second) is displacement of population, as we had in the significant power outage,” Roe said, referencing the snow/ice storm that left much of the city without power for a number of days in early 2012. “And then last but not least is precipitation, snow and ice conditions present in the community.” When it comes to the dormitory shelter need, Roe noted that the city has a memorandum of understanding with the Red Cross. Using the FWCC to shelter the homeless, especially when the Red Cross and King County Emergency Management are involved, can be problematic, Roe said. “As we set up the Red Cross shelter at the Federal Way Community Center, there were numerous homeless folks who participated and took advantage of the shelter,” he said. “I
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Mayor Jim Ferrell (center) speaks with local legislators during an event Monday, when the Council set the city’s legislative agenda for the upcoming 60-day session. Also pictured is Sen. Tracey Eide, D-Federal Way (right) and Rep. Roger Freeman, D-Federal Way (left). Chris Carrel, City of Federal Way
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Council reviews city’s response for cold weather events by Greg Allmain gallmain@fedwaymirror.com
With Federal Way and Western Washington experiencing their own deep freeze in December, Councilmember Susan Honda asked for a report back on the city’s policies and procedures for sheltering residents and the homeless during such cold weather events. Director of Public Works Carrie Roe gave the report during the Council’s meeting on Tuesday. Roe said the city has two plans in place, one in which facilities can be designated as a warming center, or can be set up as a temporary overnight shelter, depending on the severity of the weather and its effects on the city. Another factor is how these policies relate to agreements the city has with Red Cross and the use of the Federal Way Com-
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received a call at my home during the course of that shelter, and the King County Emergency Management person and Red Cross director told me they were going to shut down the shelter. I listened for about three minutes, and then interrupted and said, ‘The last time I checked, that’s a city of Federal Way shelter, and a city of Federal Way facility, and we’ll decide when it will shut down.’” Roe noted that about a day later, the temporary shelter at the FWCC was shut down, and there were some issues with the homeless who had shown up. “I tell you that story because we didn’t make a decision based on the homeless, we made a decision based on need, and it was the right thing to do,” Roe added. In the most recent cold snap, Roe said New Hope Community Church made
its facility available as a dormitory shelter. One of the challenges in communicating with the homeless community, he noted, is that they don’t have access to a phone, Internet or other forms of communication. In this instance, Roe developed a flier informing readers that New Hope was a temporary shelter, and he worked with the Federal Way Police Department to have patrol officers hand the fliers out to any members of the homeless community they may have encountered during their shifts. “One individual … he didn’t want help, so we tried not to be overly aggressive and be proactive in that regard,” Roe said. He noted that the city has always tried to defer to community service based/ faith-based organizations in the community when it comes to these particu-
lar needs, citing the Red Cross’s issues with housing the homeless. There’s a part of the city’s Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan specifically titled “Severe Cold Weather Protocol for Religious/Faith-Based Organizations.” “We have a significant number in our community, and many of them have the desire to help,” he said. Roe noted that this particular initiative lost some steam after its original creation because of staffing cuts in city government, leading to a lack of awareness in the community about the initiative. “I believe it’s viable and we should put some energy behind it … I’d like to encourage us to rejuvenate that program and to focus some funds to the agencies/ organizations in our community who are willing to step up and help,” Roe said.
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Celski headed to Sochi Olympics
By CASEY OLSON sports@fedwaymirror.com
Federal Way’s J.R. Celski dominated the competition at the United States Olympic Trials — Short Track Speedskating last weekend in Utah. Celski lost only one race during the weekend and will skate the 500, 1,000 and 1,500 meters in Sochi. file photo
Federal way national and steel lake LL hosting registration Steel Lake and Federal Way National Little Leagues will be registering both baseball and softball players from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Federal Way Regional Library, 34200 1st Ave. S., on Saturday, Jan. 18. Representatives from your local Little League will be present to assist in registering kids. Be sure to bring child’s birth certificate and registration fees. Checks are accepted. For information, visit www. slll.net or http://www.eteamz. com/fwnll/
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Federal Way native dominates at the short track speedskating U.S. Olympic Trials in Utah By CASEY OLSON sports@fedwaymirror.com
J.R. Celski is officially an Olympian — again. The Federal Way native dominated the competition at the United States Olympic Trials — Short Track Speedskating last weekend. The trials ran Thursday to Sunday in Kearns, Utah, and Celski qualified in all three individual events. He will compete in the 1,500-, 1,000- and 500-meter races at the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, Feb. 7-23. “It’s an honor to be representing the United States again,” Celski told the NBC Sports Network after winning the 1,500 “A” final
Friday. “I’ve been waiting four his leg after his razor-sharp skate years for this and to cross that line sliced a huge gash into his left leg and know I’m going to Sochi is during a crash. He bruised his amazing.” femoral artery and came within This will be Celski’s second inches of severing it, which had Winter Olympic Games. He won the potential of being fatal. a pair of bronze medThis year’s U.S. “It’s an honor to als at the 2010 Winter Olympic Trials were a be representing Olympics in Vancouver, the United States lot different. Celski lost B.C. as a 20-year-old. just one race during the again. I’ve been But this year, Celski’s four-day event at the waiting four years goal is to stand atop of Utah Olympic Oval, for this and to the podium in Russia finishing second by half cross that line and a skate blade to Chris with a gold medal in know I’m going to hand. Creveling in the first Sochi is amazing.” “I’ve gotten the ex1,000 final on Sunday. perience, but this time J.R. Celski Celski came back to easis completely different ily win the second 1,000 for me,” Celski said. final of the day. “Mentally, physically, I’m healthy. Celski will be joined on the I’m going to ride that momentum. men’s team by Eddy Alvarez, I look forward to doing some Creveling, 2010 Olympian Jordan damage over there.” Malone and Kyle Carr. Alvarez The fact that Celski made it became the first Cuban-American through the Olympic Trials this man to make a U.S. Olympic year is very different from four speedskating team. years ago. During the 2010 trials, Celski’s short track career [ more celski page 11 ] Celski had over 60 stitches put in
The Decatur wrestling team finished in a very respectable fifth place in the team standings at the Pac Coast Wrestling Championships last weekend at Hudson’s Bay High School in Vancouver. The tournament featured 35 teams from Washington and Oregon. Dallas High School won the team title with 159.5 points. Decatur tallied 121 points and got an individual championship from sophomore Leviticus Arizpe at 126 pounds. Arizpe won five-straight matches and won a hard-fought 10-8 decision in the championship match against the reigning Oregon state champion, Devin Poppen from Oregon City High School. Arizpe pinned his first two opponents before beating Chiawana’s Bryce Buckley in the quarterfinals, 106. He then beat Cascade’s Wyatt Larsen in the semifinals with a 3:10 pin. Decatur junior Isaiah Diggs finished in third place at 138 pounds, Christian Aragon was fourth at 152 and Brandon Zimmerman finished fifth at 160 pounds. Todd Beamer’s Brian Dykman continued his impressive season by winning the 126-pound at the South Puget Sound League All-Division Wrestling Tournament on Dec. 30-31 at Auburn High School. Dykman beat Sumner’s Travis Filleau in the 126-pound championship with a 7-2 decision. Dykman ended the two-day tournament with a perfect 5-0 record. He opened the tournament with a 1:19 pin of Washington’s Deandre Lofton in the opening round, then beat Spanaway Lake’s Justin Sanchez in [ more wrap up page 13 ]
Seahawks: There’s no need to worry about Russell Wilson History tells us that second-year Seattle QB will step up against the Saints in playoffs By JOHN BOYLE Everett Herald columnist
Second-year Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson will lead the Seahawks against the New Orleans Saints Saturday at 1:30 p.m. file photo
It’s rare for Russell Wilson to make a football game about anything other than his team. It’s not about how he can lead his team to victory, but rather how the offense, defense and special teams can work together to come out ahead. But with Seattle’s playoff opener
against New Orleans coming up Saturday, the Seahawks’ team-first quarterback can acknowledge that, group effort or not, quarterback play can make all the difference in the NFL, especially in the playoffs. “It’s a complete team effort for our football team -- it’s our defense, it’s our offense, it’s our guys that we have on offense, our special teams,” Wilson said, before conceding: “But if you think about the guys that are in the playoffs right now, the quarterbacks and all, it’s a testament to the quarterbacks’ hard work. To the football teams and how they prepare, how the quarterbacks prepare.
“I think to be a really good quarterback, you have to be clutch. You watch these past games, these past few weeks, a lot of guys have been clutch and made a lot of great plays, and you enjoy that. That’s what the game is supposed to be about, and that’s what the quarterback position is all about.” If Wilson is going to be that clutch quarterback this postseason, he knows that means playing more like the quarterback he was through 12 games this season, when he was being discussed as a legitimate MVP candidate. He needs to perform like the player who blossomed into a bona fide [ more wilson page 13 ]
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Federal Way’s Keenan Curran Briefs: Federal Way National will play DB at San Jose State Little League registering online By CASEY OLSON
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Federal Way National Little League is conducting on-line registration for the Spring 2014 season. The link for registration can be found at www.eteamz.com/fwnll/. This will be the primary way to register this year. In addition, FWNLL will be conducting inperson registrations at the Federal Way Regional Library from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18 and from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, and for a third time at the Federal Way National Little League Complex from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Feb 1. You can turn in your proof of age and residency at these events. Federal Way National Little League has divi-
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started as a 4-year-old inline skater at Federal Way’s Pattison’s West with his father, Bob, and two brothers, Chris and David. After numerous inline national championships while skating out of Federal Way, Celski switched over to the ice as a 12-year-old. Celski is the current world record holder in the 500 meters.
Federal Way senior Keenan Curran verbally committed to play defensive back at San Jose State University in the fall. casey olson, The Mirror mate Michael Tate at San Jose State. Tate redshirted this season for the Spartans after graduating from Federal Way in 2013. According to Scout.com, Curran is the 107th-ranked safety in the nation and a three-star recruit. He visited San Jose State’s campus a week after the Eagles lost to Chiawana, Dec. 6-8. Curran helped the Federal Way track and field team win the 2013 Class 4A state championship. Curran won the state championship in the triple jump.
He is the first person to ber. skate sub-40 seconds in the He also ended the recent distance, setting the World Cup season world record with in impressive fasha time of 39.937 in ion by winning a the first World Cup pair of gold medals of last season on in November in Oct. 21, 2012. Kolomna, Russia. Celski won the During the World 2012 overall title Cup, Celski won the at the U.S. Senior 1,500 meters and J.R. Celski Short Track Speedanchored the Amerskating National ican 5,000-meter Championships in Decemrelay team.
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Federal Way High School defensive back Keenan Curran will play football in the fall at San Jose State University. The senior announced his decision on his Twitter account Tuesday morning. “I have officially committed to further my education and play my college football at San Jose State University,” he said on Twitter. “I feel so relieved that me and my family are happy and that I get an opportunity to fulfill my dreams next year.” The 6-foot-2, 185-pound safety led the entire South Puget Sound League in interceptions with six. Curran had other Division-I offers from Air Force, Army, Idaho, Wyoming and Yale. Curran was recently named to the Associated Press’ 2013 Washington All-State first-team as a defensive back after leading the Eagles to the state semifinals for the first time since 1976. Federal Way lost to eventual-champ Chiawana. He was also the SPSL Defensive Back of the Year, named All-Area by The News Tribune and to the Star Times Team by the Seattle Times. Curran was the Eagles’ starting quarterback, throwing for 646 yards and six touchdowns during the regular season, which included 342 in one game. Curran racked up 1,516 yards rushing and 16 touchdowns to finish with 2,162 yards of total offense. San Jose State finished 6-6 this season playing in the Mountain West Conference. The Spartans biggest win of the season came in their season finale, when they beat formerly unbeaten Fresno State, 62-52. He will join former Federal Way team-
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Talia Walton — The Federal Way grad is currently playing her redshirt sophomore season at the University of Washington. Last year, Walton was named to the Pac-12 All-Freshman Team after averaging 13.6 points, which was 10th in the Pac-12, and 7.3 rebounds. She also had 58 blocks, which was second alltime in the history of UW, and made 57 3-pointers. Walton has played in 13 games this season for the Huskies and is third on the team in scoring at 12.0 points a game. She is second on the team in rebounding at 9.2 a game and leads the team in blocked shots. Washington is 8-6 overall and 1-2 in Pac-12 Conference play. The 6-foot-2 forward started 31 games last season for the Huskies, who finished 21-12. Walton had knee surgery a month before the season started. She redshirted her true freshman season after injuring her knee. While at Federal Way High School, Walton was named the Associated Press Class 4A Washington Prep Girls Basketball Player of the Year after leading the Eagles to the state title game. Walton averaged 17 points and close to 13 rebounds per game. Raven Benton — The Federal Way grad is playing her freshman year at Long Beach State. The 5-foot-10 guard is leading the 49ers in scoring at 14.5 points a game and 5.4 rebounds a game. Long Beach State is currently 8-6 overall with Raven Benton wins over Loyola Marymount, Pepperdine and Harvard, among others. Last year, Benton led the state in scoring at 26.6 points a game. She also averaged 12 rebounds and 4 steals a game and was the MVP of the SPSL and a first-team, all-state selection. Darah Huertas-Vining — The Federal Way grad is playing her
Year after the 2010-11 campaign. He started all 30 games he played in during the 2011-12 season, averaging 13.5 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game to pick up honorable mention All-Big West recognition. Marcus Tibbs — The Decatur grad is playing his junior season at Men’s basketball the University of Victoria in Canada. Cole Dickerson — The 2010 Tibbs transferred after playing two Federal Way grad is playing his seasons at Bellevue College. Tibbs senior season at the University of San Francisco. The Dons are 10-6 on has been impressive this season for the season and 3-1 in the West Coast the Vikes, averaging 12.8 points and seven assists. He finished with 18 Conference. Their only loss came to points and eight assists during a win 24th-ranked Gonzaga. Dickerson over Bishop’s University. Victoria is is leading the team by scoring 13.3 currently 12-1 on the season. points and grabbing 7.4 rebounds a Danny Park — The Thomas game. Jefferson grad is playing his freshThe 6-foot-7 forward started all 31 games last year and San Francisco man season at Wheaton College finished 15-16 overall and 7-9 in the in Illinois. Wheaton is 9-4 on the season and Park hasn’t played. Last West Coast Conference. year at TJ, Park averaged 9.7 points, Dickerson earned first-team all5.3 assists and grabbed 4.0 rebounds conference honors last season after a game and led the Raiders into the averaging 15.2 points a game while postseason. leading the conference in reboundEric Radford — The 2010 ing with a 9.8 per game mark. His Thomas Jefferson grad is playing his rebound average ranked 19th nationally while his conference-best 13 senior season at the University of Redlands in California. The 6-foot-5 double-doubles (points-rebounds) forward scored 17 points during a was the 24th highest total in the naloss to Chapman on Dec. 4. tion. He scored in double-figures in Redlands is 6-7 on the seaall but five games last season son and Radford is averaging and pulled down 10 or more 10.8 points and 5.0 rebounds rebounds in 14 contests. a game. Isiah Umipig — The Last year, Radford averFederal Way High School aged 8.2 points and 4.4 grad is playing his junior rebounds a game. Redlands season at Seattle University finished 22-6. and having a huge year for Xavyr Moss — The JefferIsiah Umipig the Redhawks. Umipig is son grad is playing his senior averaging a team-best 20.1 season at Pomona-Pitzer points a game. The point College in California. Pomonaguard scored 35 points during a win Pitzer is 8-5 on the season. Moss is over Omaha on Dec. 22 and has led averaging 11.1 points. the Redhawks in scoring in 10 of Last year, Moss averaged 10.3 their 14 games this season. Seattle points and 3.5 rebounds for the U is currently 8-6 on the season and 14-10 Sagehens. During his sopho0-1 in Western Athletic Conference more season in 2011, Moss was a play. first-team, All-SCIAC selection after The 6-foot guard played two leading the Sagehens in scoring. He seasons at Cal-State Fullerton after took off the 2012 season to study a standout career at Federal Way. abroad and teach English in Beijing, Umipig had to sit out the 2012-13 China. season due to NCAA transfer rules, but practiced with the team. Tracking the Grads appears periAt Fullerton, Umipig played in odically in the Mirror. If we missed 61 games for the Titans over two someone, please email sports@ seasons and was named the Big fedwaymirror.com West Conference Sixth Man of the sophomore season at the University of Great Falls in Montana. The Argos are currently 11-5 on the season. Huertas-Vining is a 5-foot-3 point guard and is averaging 6.9 points a game.
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Each year, the 12-year-old all stars compete at the local, state and regional level in the hope of going to the Little League World Series, held in Williamsport, Penn. and broadcast on ESPN. Last year, Federal Way National won the 10-11 District 10 baseball championship and the 10-under and 11-under softball teams both finished second in district. FWNLL has partnered with area companies to help keep the costs to a minimum. Sponsors help leagues operate smoothly, offer expertise in fundraising, operations, nutrition and safety. • Todd Beamer High School senior basketball player Bogdon Bliznyuk has been nominated to play in the 2014 McDonald’s All American Games. This year’s list includes 984 prep seniors from across the country and 29 from Washington. The final roster of 24 boys and 24 girls who will be selected to play in the 2014 Games will be announced during the McDonald’s All American Games Selection Show on ESPNU on Jan. 29 at 3 p.m. Bliznyuk is averaging 20.4 rebounds and 5.7 rebounds a game for the Titans this season. He had 28 points in wins over Rogers and Bethel and 27 during a win over Emerald Ridge. Beamer is currently the seventh-ranked team in the state. Their only loss came to Lincoln in the first game of the season. “Washington has a history of elite basketball talent and the nomination of 29 local players signifies the hard work and dedication of our young student-athletes. They contribute to their schools, the community and the game,” said local Owner/ Operator David Santillanes. “The McDonald’s All American Games have long been the top showcase of national basketball talent, and it’s an
honor to have players from our surrounding areas under consideration to be selected.” The 37th Annual Boys Game will be played on April 2 at Chicago’s United Center and will be broadcast on ESPN. • The Seattle Thunderbirds will have three games broadcast live on Root Sports’ “Friday Night Ice” this season. The games are Feb. 7, Feb. 21 and March 7. The three appearances are part of an eight-game broadcast package Root Sports and the Western Hockey League announced recently. It is the fifth year of the partnership between the network and the league. The broadcast schedule features all five U.S.-based WHL clubs – Thunderbirds, Everett Silvertips, Portland Winterhawks, Spokane Chiefs and Tri-City Americans. WHL on Root Sports begins Tuesday, Jan. 28 with the Kamloops Blazers hosting the Spokane Chiefs. “The Western Hockey League is very pleased to continue our broadcast partnership with Root Sports,” said WHL Commissioner Ron Robison. “Our ‘Friday Night Ice’ broadcasts on Root Sports allows the WHL to showcase the great rivalries in our U.S. Division with hockey fans throughout the Pacific Northwest and other regions of the United States.” “The WHL has a very loyal and dedicated fan base. We are pleased to continue our partnership and the opportunity to showcase the league’s talent to our viewers across the Northwest,” said Mark Jorgensen, senior vice president/general manager of Root Sports. The WHL on Root Sports features the play-by-play of Ian Furness with analysis provided by former WHL and NHL player Kevin Sawyer. Send Sports Briefs to sports@fedwaymirror.com
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eighth-ranked Puyallup, 15-4, during the period. Megan Huff and Quinessa Caylao-Do each scored 15 points and Bria Rice scored 14 for the Titans. Huff also had seven reMegan Huff bounds and six blocked shots, and Rice collected five assists. Jefferson — The Raiders Caylao-do (3-6 overall, 1-5 SPSL North) were beaten up by Kentlake Tuesday, 53-20. Jefferson had just nine points entering the fourth quarter. Rebecca Woodland led the way for TJ with six points. Federal Way — The Eagles downed Graham-Kapowsin Wednesday, 51-28. No details were reported.
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The third-ranked Beamer girls basketball team took total control of the South Puget Sound League South Division Tuesday night with a commanding 56-39 win over the previously-unbeaten Puyallup Vikings. The Titans (9-0 overall, 6-0 SPSL South) are now the lone unbeaten team in the SPSL South, but it wasn’t easy Tuesday. Puyallup (8-1 overall, 6-1 SPSL South) jumped out to a 25-24 lead at halftime. But Beamer took control of the game in the third quarter by outscoring
Deonte Smith proved to be the hero Tuesday night during the Decatur Gators’ win over Lakes. The sophomore guard connected on a 3-pointer with just four seconds to play to break a tie and give the Gators the 50-47 victory in their SPSL 3A opener at Decatur. Smith led the way with 20 points for the Gators (3-7 overall, 1-0 SPSL 3A). Vincent Teregeyo was the only other Decatur player in double figures with 10 points. The Gators jumped out
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star in last year’s postseason, leading big road comebacks in consecutive weeks. He cannot play like the quarterback who has posted a modest 57.8 percent completion percentage and 79.1 passer rating in Seattle’s last four regular-season games. And let’s be clear on something here, Seattle’s offensive struggles down the stretch have to do with a lot more than Wilson. The running game has been off, the line play inconsistent and the receivers have not won some of the one-on-one battles they usually do. Add to that the fact that the Seahawks have faced some very good defenses of late and showed signs of progress after a slow start against St. Louis, Seahawks players and coaches are encouraged, not worried, about the offense. Still, heading into his second postseason, this is the time for Wilson to leave no doubt that he is not just a good young quarterback, but rather one of the greats. A player who deserves to be mentioned among the league’s very best, a group that includes other quarterbacks still playing this postseason like Drew Brees, Peyton Manning and Tom Brady. “The postseason is critical,” Wilson said. “You want to do great, you want to play at a high level and I think that to be a big-time player, you have to play bigtime in big games and every big opportunity is a great opportunity to step up.” History tells us Wilson will step up, both because he was so impressive under the postseason spotlight last year and because he had one of the best games of his career when Seattle hosted New Orleans last month. Wilson’s 2013 numbers were almost identical to those he posted in his rookie season, but across the board those who know him best see an improved player. Asked how his team has improved from last year to this year, Seahawks coach Pete Carroll singled out the improved pass rush and Wilson’s growth. Add to that the fact that this will be Wilson’s second go-around at the playoffs, and that he’ll be playing at home, and there’s little reason to think he won’t thrive under playoff pressure. Again.
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“The playoffs have so much focus and so much attention played on them that the guys can make a reputation for themselves in just the playoffs alone, and I think that added to Russell’s (rookie) season,” Carroll said. “He had great numbers in the postseason and to us, he seems to rise up and always capture the moment. So hopefully he can do that again here in this playoff run.” And none of this is to imply that Wilson has to put up spectacular numbers like he did in the previous meeting against New Orleans, when he torched an aggressive Saints defense for 310 yards and three touchdowns, or in Atlanta in last year’s playoff loss, when he threw for 385 yards to lead a spectacular comeback that was undone by a late Falcons score. The Seahawks’ defense is good enough, the offense balanced enough, that no one player, not even the quarterback, needs to do it all. Even so, this is increasingly a quarterback-driven league and will, as Richard Sherman notes, continue to be unless the rules change quite a bit. So these next few weeks are a great opportunity for Wilson to take another step forward in an already impressive career. Yet for all the focus on Wilson’s ups (there have been many) and downs (few, but recent), what will help the Seahawks most this week is his ability to remain, to borrow one of his favorite phrases, the calm in the storm. From Day 1, Wilson has been abnormally steady, to the point his teammates weren’t sure it was real. “He never changes, man, it’s crazy,” receiver Golden Tate said. “If he throws an 80-yard bomb to win the game or if he throws a pick in the fourth quarter, he’s going to be the same person at all times. “I thought he was full of crap the first few weeks. It was like, ‘man, look it ain’t that serious. It’s serious, but you can kind of relax.’ But that’s who he is, that’s what’s gotten him to this point, and that’s what helps us win. So I’ll eat my words. I’m very happy to be playing here with him and watching him grow and growing with him, and I think we’re reaping the benefits.” Herald Writer John Boyle: jboyle@ heraldnet.com.
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Drunk woman bugs apartment residents: At 2:57 a.m. on Jan. 4 in the 2100 block of SW 334th Place, residents of an apartment complex reported an intoxicated woman was wandering through the complex and bugging residents. According to the report, the woman had an active warrant out of Tukwila. She was arrested and booked into the SCORE jail without incident.
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Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: Man stabbed: At 12:53 a.m. on Jan. 5 in the 33000 block of 28th Ave. S., a man was stabbed by an acquaintance over money owed between them. According to the report, the victim was able to get himself taken to St. Francis Hospital, where he was treated for his wound. The report notes the suspect was located, along with the weapon. The suspect was arrested without incident. Woman interrupts car thief: At 6:15 a.m. on Jan. 5 in the 28000 block of 25th Place, a woman interrupted an unknown suspect attempting to steal her car. The report notes the woman had a brake and shift lock on the vehicle, which likely foiled the would-be thief. Liquor theft: At 7:44 a.m. on Jan. 5 in the 2100 block of SW 336th St., two men stole an estimated nine bottles of liquor from a store. According to the report, an employee witnessed the theft, but the suspects were able to flee the store and the area before police arrived. Car prowled at church: At 1:13 p.m. on Jan. 5 in the 30000 block of Eighth Ave. S., a woman reported that unknown suspects broke into her car and stole her purse. According to the report, the break-in occurred in the parking lot of the church the woman attends. Mother and son offered strange proposition: At 10:08 p.m. on Jan. 5 in the 27000 block of Pacific Highway S., a woman reported to police that a friend
Man assaulted with unknown weapon: At 6:25 a.m. on Jan. 4 in the 34000 block of 21st Ave. SW, a man reported he had been assaulted by two unknown suspects while out on a walk. According to the report, the suspects asked for the man’s wallet and then appeared to leave the area. The victim pulled out his phone to call 9-1-1, at which time the suspects returned and took the phone from him and removed the battery. During this second encounter, one of the suspects attacked the victim with an unknown weapon that left puncture wounds on the victim. Mail stolen: At 10:01 a.m. on Jan. 4 in the 33000 block of Pacific Highway S., a business owner reported that unknown suspects broke into his secure mailbox. According to the report, there was video surveillance footage of the incident, which showed two men breaking into the mailbox. Vehicles prowled: At 12:22 p.m. on Jan. 4 in the 33000 block of 19th Ave. SW, two vehicles were prowled in a parking lot. According to the report, the owners of the vehicles were watching their children’s soccer games while the break-ins occurred. Burglary: At 2:10 p.m. on Jan. 4 in the 100 block of S. 299th St., an unknown suspect broke into the victim’s home and stole an estimated $25,000 in jewelry.
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Two critically injured in crash on Military Road in Federal Way From staff reports
A crash on Military Road on Sunday left two people in critical condition, according to the King County Sheriff ’s Office (KCSO). A 33-year-old Lake Tapps man was driving a Ford Explorer southbound in the 37200 block of Military Road S. For unknown reasons, the man crossed over the center line and collided with a van
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traveling northbound on Military Road. The two occupants of the van, a 70-year-old Auburn man and a 65-year-old Auburn woman, were taken to Harborview Medical Center in critical condition. The other driver had his 3-year-old daughter with him and she was taken to Valley Medical Center to be examined.
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Ross was originally charged in King County Superior Court. Brikn was charged in King County Superior Court with an unrelated robbery on Dec. 23 2013, when he allegedly assaulted an elderly gas station clerk over a dispute about $7 Brikn claimed the man owed him, court documents state. Both men will be brought to U.S. District Court in Seattle for arraignment later this month. Ross is charged with discharging a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, which carries a mandatory minimum ten year sentence in addition to any other sentence imposed in the case. Brikn is charged with brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence and a
was ejected from his car after it flipped several times died at the scene on Tuesday. The man was identified as Sergey Romashevskiy, 26, according to the King County Medical Examiner’s Office. Federal Way police responded to the rollover collision at approximately noon in the 2500 block of SW 344th St. in Federal Way. Witnesses at the scene reported the vehicle was driving at a high rate of speed and struck a parked car while attempting to pass illegally. The car flipped several times, ejecting the man from the vehicle.
drug trafficking crime, which carries a mandatory minimum seven year sentence in addition to any other sentence imposed in the case. “This case is a clear reminder that drugs and guns are a deadly mix and an appropriate target for federal prosecution,” said U.S. Attorney Jenny A. Durkan. “The violent conduct in this case could have resulted in injuries or death to innocent bystanders. Working closely with the King County Prosecutor’s Office, we determined federal laws are the best tool to hold these men accountable.” The case was investigated by the Federal Way Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The case is being prosecuted by assistant U.S. attorney Todd Greenberg.
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Metropolitan King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer was reappointed to the Sound Transit Board of Directors. The new appointment runs for four years and began on Jan. 1. “As a board member, I am committed to expanding bus and commuter rail connections between the residents of south King County and job centers in Seattle and Tacoma,” said von Reichbauer. “Although there is still progress to be made, more and more Sound Transit projects are being completed early and under-budget. During my next four years, I look forward to not only improving the quality of service, but continuing the work to finally bring light rail to Federal Way.” Sound Transit is a multi-billion dollar agency, governed by an 18-member board of directors, which includes three King County Council members. The board sets agency policies, gives direction to staff and provides oversight on behalf of taxpayers.
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Mayor seeks experts for PACC panel From staff reports
Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell announced the formation of the Mayor’s
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review and update of the 2013 facility pro forma with a focus on analyzing similar facilities that offer both performance and conference center operations. The Mayor’s Blue Ribbon Panel is intended to serve as a community voice for independent and objective expertise and will provide a key element in the decision making process. Among tasks for the panel is a preliminary report for the City Council’s March 8 retreat and participation in an April council study session on the project. The panel is anticipated to be a six-month commitment. “With the panel’s help, we will not be arguing about the facts at the end
of this process, because we will have thoroughly vetted and know the facts,” said Ferrell. “Instead, we’ll be making a policy decision about how best to advance downtown economic development.” The proposed PACC would be a multipurpose venue for performing arts, conferences, seminars and meetings, and would be located adjacent to the Federal Way Transit Center. More information is available at www.cityoffederalway.com/PACC. Those interested in applying can contact Kathy Arndt at the mayor’s office at (253) 835-2402 or Kathy. arndt@cityoffederalway. com.
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Community should step up to help school district It is the district’s responsibility to have a system that is understandable, provides information to the district, teachers and parents on each student’s performance. Grades are never the whole story and regardless of the system being used, the challenge is to get students to achieve at their greatest potential. Greatschools.org, the school district rater used by the online real estate marketing company Zillow.com, gives the Federal Way school district a rating of 4 on a scale of 0-10, with 10 being high. They give the Auburn and Kent school districts a 5. Bellevue gets a 9 and Seattle a 7. On my part, this is not
a judgment of Federal Way Public Schools, but a statement that it is being graded. Before any of us draw conclusions, my guess is most of us do not know the grading criteria being used. However, families looking to relocate to an area accept the grade as valid because they believe Zillow.com as a purveyor of information. If you have school age children and live in the district, you may or may not be aware of the district’s rating from Greatschools.org. If you are a part of your children’s daily activities and a cheerleader for them and their school, your children are on their way to getting a great education. If you are involved,
you recognize the rating by Greatschools.org has minimal impact on the education your children are receiving. But, their rating creates a negative impression of Federal Way that affects all of us. The district initiates a new grading system and we have angry parents and negative articles written. Sadly, there is no outcry when the district receives a low rating. It’s much easier to blame leaders when we do not understand or like a new system than it is to ask the questions: “what can we do to improve” or “how can I help?” Where is our collective personal responsibility for the schools and student needs as district parents and residents? The district can set the
table for success. However, they don’t do it alone. They need the cooperation of students, families and community. We need to appreciate their challenge. They have to meet the needs of more than 22,000 students, provide transportation and meals, make sure each classroom is staffed, buildings and grounds maintained, extracurricular activities provided, student safety assured, educate and measure the success of each student. They have an impressive challenge that deserves respect. Add diversity of 105 languages spoken in district schools and the fact that 57 percent of the students live at or near the federal poverty level and the challenge grows. Cultural differences,
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How do you measure success? What is your grading system? Do you have one for yourself, your children or their schools? How about your career or your employer? If you had a score pad in your hand how would you rate where you live, your neighborhood or your city? What would be your criteria? As people we are always measuring and being measured. The Federal Way school district recently found itself in a kerfuffle with some in this community with its new grading system. School districts often have problems with change. Parents, students and staff like familiarity.
communication barriers, economic stress, and hunger stretch family resources to the breaking point for many students. But in typical fashion we see the world through the lens of “how change affects me.” Success will come only when we realize we are in this together. As residents and parents, our opinions matter but until we choose to expect more of ourselves, a meaningful dialogue for improvement will not take place. Or as Walt Kelly’s comic strip character Pogo would say: “We have met the enemy and he is us.”
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Lakota receives $3,000 grant From staff reports
The Lakota Middle School 7th Grade Arts Academy received a grant from the Puyallup Tribe’s Charity Fund for $3,000. This money will pay for 60 students to attend “Lion King the Musical” at the Paramount on April 3. The price for admission and transportation would have been $50. A portion of the grant will cut that cost in half. This grant will be used to procure cultural speakers, art supplies and books to help build Lakota’s Arts Academy and provide educational opportunities for Lakota as a whole. The grant was initiated by 7th grade Arts Academy Language Arts and Washington State history teacher Jason Russell.
Free developmental screening From staff reports
Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) provides free screening to identify children with delays or disabilities, ages 3 to 5 years old, who may be in need of early intervention or special
www.federalwaymirror.com education services. Concerns might include speech/language, learning and understanding, coordination and movement, social skills, self-help skills (feeding, dressing, toileting), behavior management, vision or hearing. Children already identified with disabilities should also be screened if not receiving early intervention/special education services. If you have concerns or questions about your child’s development, call FWPS Child Find at (253) 945-2093. For children ages 0 to 3, call (253) 874-5445.
Panther Lake student council spreads cheer From staff reports
Students from Panther Lake Elementary supported the community, raised money for the school PTA and spread good cheer throughout December with a variety of service projects. A blanket and food drive netted enough collections to fill an entire van for the Multi-Service Center in Federal Way. One student alone collected 387 items for that food drive. The student council also sold more than 1,300 candy canes and delivered them in a festive way to spread
cheer. Money raised during the candy cane fundraiser benefited the school PTA.
High School Planning Nights set for February From staff reports
The four comprehensive high schools in Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) are set to host High School Planning Nights at the end of this month and throughout the month of February. The program is geared towards eighth grade students and their parents, to help them “learn abut programs and opportunities available around the district, and how to transfer into a high school other than the neighborhood school to take advantage of specific programs.” All of the events are scheduled to begin at 6 p.m., with the exception of Thomas Jefferson High School, which will begin its night at 5:30 p.m. The dates (and the middle schools that feed into the given high school) are as follows: • Decatur: Feb. 10 (Lakota and Saghalie Middle Schools) • Federal Way: Feb. 4 (Lakota, Sacajawea, Totem, Nautilus K-8 and Woodmont K-8) • Todd Beamer: Feb 12
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Middle School Showcase Night set for Feb. 11 From staff reports
Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) will hold “Middle School Showcase Night” from 6-8 p.m. on Feb. 11 at Sacajawea Middle
School for students who are currently in fifth grade and will be entering middle school next year. According to FWPS, the event is meant to allow students and parents to become familiar with the “wide range of choices for students in the middle years.” FWPS offers seven traditional 6-8 grade schools, all of which offer “challenging academic classes among their offerings.” Outside of those schools, students in Federal Way have the choice of the Technology Access Foundation Academy or the Fed-
eral Way Public Academy, as well as two K-8 schools in Woodmont and Nautilus. FWPS notes that many students’ and families’ needs can be met with the school in their area, but that “for other students and their parents … a program outside of their neighborhood may better match their interests and needs.” The showcase will feature information about the Choice Enrollment program, which runs in February. Those interested can contact Paula Curtis at (253) 945-2013 or pcurtis@ fwps.org.
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Federal Way, WA, 98003. Meeting agendas, video and other information are available at www.fwps. org/info/board/. Regular meetings are broadcast live on cable channel 21 within Federal Way’s city limits and can be viewed live online during the meeting at mms://media. cityoffederalway.com/Live. Library programs: The Federal Way Library, 34200 First Way S., will offer the following programs this month. To learn more, call (253) 838-3668 or visit kcls.org: Pajamarama Family Story Times: 7 p.m. on Jan. 14, 21 and 28. This is a family program, and all ages are welcome with adult. Toddler Story Times: 10:15 a.m. on Jan. 15, 22, and 29. Ages 2 to 3 with an adult are invited. Preschool Story Time: 11 a.m. on Jan.15, 22 and 29. Ages 3 to 6 with an adult are welcome. Move and Groove Family Story Time: This event will be held at 11 a.m. on Jan. 13 and is geared toward toddlers and young children who have special needs and their families. Children must attend with an adult. Anime Club: 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 15. Watch Anime with other fans while eating free snacks. SAT/ACT & College Admissions Overview: This event will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16. This overview is provided by Sylvan Learning and is for teens and parents, who can find out what the SAT and ACT tests cover and learn tips on how to score well. Citizenship classes: Citizenship Classes are available at 6:30 p.m., on Jan. 13 and 27. Learn how to become a United States Citizen. Study for your interview and exam. Practice reading, writing, listening
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meeting, which runs 6:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. Thursdays at Panera Bread restaurant, 2107 S. 320th St. Contact toastmaster2577@gmail. com or (253) 735-5749. South King County GlutenFree Support Group: These free meetings are held 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. the third Monday of the month at Marlene’s Market and Deli, 2565 South Gateway Center Place, Federal Way. Speakers include respected dietitians, naturopaths, restaurant owners and more. Contact alandnanherg@ hotmail.com or (253) 839-3499. Computer classes for seniors: The Federal Way Senior Center, 4016 352nd St. S., Auburn, hosts several classes that teach the basics of personal computers, including Windows and other programs. To learn more about costs and schedules, contact Larry Malcom at lgmalcom@live.com or (253) 839-5418. Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden: The blooming world-class 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
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(253) 838-4646. Advancing Leadership: The popular program is accepting applications for the 2013-14 class. Men and women who live, work or volunteer in the Federal Way area are eligible to apply in this intensive leadership development program. Visit advancingleadership.org. 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. Send Community Calendar items to editor@fedwaymirror.com One Call • One Bill • Statewide
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Todd Beamer High School, in partnership with the city of Federal Way Diversity Commission, will host a celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 20 at Todd Beamer, 35999 16th Ave. S. in Federal Way. The event is free and open to the public. The celebration will include Erin Jones, Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) director of equity and achievement, as keynote speaker. Tony McLean of St. Francis Hospital will also speak and there will be performances by Todd Beamer students. Panel discussions will focus on business, government, youth, education and sports. The celebration will wrap up a series of activities sponsored by the city and Todd Beamer to honor Martin Luther King Jr. The school will host an assembly for students on Jan. 17. And on Jan. 18, grocery stores throughout the city will host food drives in honor of MLK Day. Donations will be collected between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Safeway, Albertsons, Walmart and Fred Meyer locations in Federal Way. This is the second year that the
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Centerstage presents ‘The Nerd’ From staff reports
Centerstage Theatre will present “The Nerd,” beginning Jan. 24 through Feb. 9 at the theater, which is located at 3200 SW Dash Point Road, Federal Way. When John Dillon was artistic director of the Milwaukee Repertory Theatre in the early eighties, he had in his company a young actor of exceptional brilliance: Larry Shue. Shue had written a couple of shorter plays for the company and it was clear to Dillon that the man needed to write a full-length piece. So he commissioned Shue to write “The Nerd,” which Dillon directed in Milwaukee in 1981. The show went on to hugely successful productions in London and New York, and now, along with Shue’s other full-length play, “The Foreigner,” is widely-accepted as one of the greatest contemporary comedies.
The play takes place in the late 1970’s and tells the story of a young architect who is visited by a man he’s never met but who saved his life in Vietnam. The visitor turns out to be an incredibly inept, hopelessly stupid nerd who outstays his welcome with a hilarious vengeance. Appearing in “The Nerd” are David Gehrman, Jenny Hall, Elinor Gunn, Brandon Brown, Dave Natale, Chip Wood and Shane Collins. “The Nerd” is directed by John Dillon, designed by Michael Ward, sound design by Johanna Melamed and costumes by Rachel Wilkie. Tickets are $28 for adults; $24 for seniors and military; $10 for 25 years and younger. Special discounts are available for some performances. Information and tickets are available at (253) 661-1444 or www.centerstagetheatre.com.
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caused by the disorder. Without treatment, a child with this disease is vulnerable to life-threatening infections during their first years of life. From staff reports Annually, more than 86,000 babies are screened New testing that began for congenital disorders with the New Year will better by the Office of Newborn protect newborns in Screening. These are Washington from the conditions that, when disorder known as early, COMMUNITY identified severe combined can be successfully immunodeficiency, treated to allow the or SCID. baby to live a longer, The new test is healthier life. If left unfor one of 28 diseases diagnosed, these disorders screened for by the Departcan cause severe disability or ment of Health Newborn even death. Screening Program. During its October 2013 It’s estimated that one or meeting, the state Board of two babies with SCID will be Health recommended inborn each year in Washcluding this test in the series ington. Six to seven babies of newborn screenings done each year will be identified at the Department of Health’s with other serious immune Public Health Laboratories. system disorders and will benefit from early detection and treatment as a result of the added test. Commonly known as the “bubble boy disease,” early detection of SCID through newborn screening allows From staff reports infants to receive bone marrow transplants or gene Federal Way author Paul therapy before damage is Boyce announced the release
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Submit application for photographer of the year from staff reports
The Professional Photographers of Washington announced that applications are being accepted for the 2014 Student Photographer of the Year Award, which is open to all high school seniors in Washington state, graduating in the year 2014. One student will receive the $2,000 scholarship grant, which will be used to further the applicant’s study in the photographic arts. A panel of professional photographers who are members of the Professional Photographers of Washington will select the finalists. The Student Photographer of the Year will be chosen based upon photographic and scholastic studies, and
U.S. Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell wave a “12th Man” flag in front of the U.S. Capitol on Saturday. contributed photo the student’s wish to continue their studies in the photographic arts. The application postmarked deadline is March 22 and the winner will be announced in June. For more information or to receive an application, contact Anita Weston at (425) 776-4426. Applications, information, and past student finalists are also available online at www. ppw.org.
Murray, Cantwell show Seahawks pride from staff reports
ray (D-WA) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) waved the Seattle Seahawks “12th Man” flag in front of the U.S. Capitol ahead of the team’s playoff game versus the New Orleans Saints on Saturday. The Seahawks organization has charged fans with showing their support by displaying the flag in front of various buildings or “#Hawkitecture.” The senators tweeted the photo saying, “All the way in the ‘other Washington,’ Murray & Cantwell show their @Seahawks pride! #GoHawks #Hawkitecture #12thMan.”
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LEGAL NOTICES KING COUNTY DEPT. OF PERMITTING & ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (DPER) 35030 SE Douglas St Ste 210, Snoqualmie, WA 98065-9266 NOTICE OF LAND USE PERMIT APPLICATION REQUEST: SHORT SUBDIVISION File: SPLT13-0010 Longe Applicant: LENNAR NORTHWEST INC Location: EAST OF 28TH AVE S & n OF S 381ST WAY Proposal: Subdivide approx... 0.69 acres zoned R-6 into 4 lots for S/F detached dwellings & a private tract for access & utilities. Lot sizes are approx. 5,000 sq. ft. Project Manager: Kimberly Claussen COMMENT PROCEDURES: DDES will issue a decision on this application following an extended 21-day comment period ending on February 18, 2014 Written comments and additional information can be obtained by contacting the project manager at the phone number listed above. C.c. Application File: SPLT13-0010 Published in the Federal Way Mirror: January 10, 2014 FWM 2093
ORDINANCE SUMMARY At their January 7, 2014 Regular Meeting, the Federal Way City Council passed the following ordinances: ORDINANCE NO. 14-756 An Ordinance of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to restricting the vote for citizen initiatives to General elections; amending Federal Way Revised Code 1.30.160(2). (Amending Ordinance No. 92-150) ORDINANCE NO. 14-757 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to school impact fee adjustments in the City Center Zone; adding a new section to Federal Way Revised Code 19.95. (Amending Ordinance No. 95-249) 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: January 8, 2014 Carol McNeilly, CMC, City Clerk Published Federal Way Mirror: January 10, 2014 FWM 2092
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY REQUEST FOR BIDS 2014 ASPHALT OVERLAY PROJECT RFB # 14-101 SUBMITTAL OF SEALED BIDS: Notice is hereby given that the City of Federal Way, Washington, will receive sealed bids through February 12, 2014, until 10:00 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 10:00 a.m. on said date will not be considered. BID OPENING: All bids will be opened and read publicly aloud at 10:10 a.m. on Wednesday, February 12, 2014, at City Hall Hylebos Conference Room, 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 project shall consist of finishing all materials, equipment, tools, labor, and other work or items incidental thereto (excepting any materials, equipment, utilities or service, if any, specified herein to be furnished by the Owner or others), for the construction, sequencing and traffic control plan for overlaying existing asphalt concrete pavement in up to seven (7) different locations within the City of Federal Way. The work shall include but not be limited to: Hot Mix Asphalt pavement overlay
(10,000 tons), roadway excavation, pavement repair, planing bituminous pavement, paving fabric, removal and replacement of curb & gutter, sidewalk, concrete approach, curb ramps, type C curb, extruded curb, pedestrian refuge islands, traffic signal detection loops, channelization, restoration, utility adjustments work and all items necessary to complete the work as described in the Contract documents. The Contractor shall complete all work within 80 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 Jeff Huynh, Street Systems Engineer, by facsimile at (253) 835-2709, or by letter addressed to Jeff Huynh, Street Systems 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 #14-101, 2014 Asphalt Overlay Project 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 on Jan.14, 2014, 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, 3461 NW Yeon Avenue, Portland OR 97210 Cora Inc. - Plan Center, 10002 Aurora Avenue North, #36, PMB 334, Seattle, WA 98133
Reed Construction Data, 30 Technology Parkway South, Suite 100, 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, c/o Cascade A&E 235 9th Ave North, Seattle, WA 98109 - 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. 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 by October 31, 2014. FWM 2091 Printed in the Federal Way Mirror January 10 and 17, 2014
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Briefs: Seahawks-only billboards around CenturyLink Field By CASEY OLSON sports@fedwaymirror.com
Washington State Municipalities (The State of Washington, King County, and the City of Seattle), avid Seahawks sponsors (long-time team sponsor Bud Light, Delta Air Lines, and The Western Washington Toyota Dealers) and media partner Clear Channel Outdoor joined together to pay tribute to Seahawks fans and protect the home turf advantage by ensuring only Seahawks-themed messaging will be seen on Clear Chanel Outdoor billboards in downtown Seattle. Through this unique community alliance, Clear Channel Outdoor has dedicated 20 billboards within a two-mile radius surrounding CenturyLink Field as the Seahawks “12 Zone” (the moniker for the power of a football team’s fans). Beginning Jan. 10 and running through Jan. 26, Clear Channel Outdoor will host supportingpartner messages on billboards in a tribute to the power of the 12 Zone and proclaiming Seahawks’ fans as “the best in the NFL.” “Seahawks fans are the best fans in the NFL,” said King County Executive Dow Constantine. “For
two miles around CenturyLink Field, this unmistakable message will be blanketed on billboards, expanding our home field advantage from the stadium to the streets. Go Hawks!” Additionally, Clear Channel Outdoor will further amplify the power of the “12 Zone” by extending this campaign to the greater Seattle community through its digital out-of-home media in the surrounding areas. Partnering with the Cities of Kent, Marysville, Tacoma, Tukwila and Renton (where the digital billboards are located) plus Joint Base Lewis McChord (JBLM) and the Renton Chamber of Commerce, Clear Channel’s digital billboards will also display Seahawks fan messaging helping to “raise the volume” far beyond the Stadium District. “Clear Channel Outdoor is proud to be part of the fabric of Seattle, empowering local advertisers with effective and efficient marketing solutions and stepping up to support community programs, initiatives and nonprofits with our media,” said Pam Guinn, general manager, CCO-Seattle. “Seahawks fans are committed to our local team and so are we. We’re proud to salute the fans and cheer the Seahawks on to victory.”
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• The Federal Way Boys and Girls Club is currently enrolling kids for the 2014 Winter Basketball League. Registration is set to end on Jan. 26. Practices will begin around Jan. 29 and games will run from Feb. 12 to March 15. The program costs $50 for all league, plus a $36 Club membership fee. Teams are formed by local school and/or area. The league consists of kindergarten/ first grade, second/third grade, fourth/fifth grade and sixth/seventh grade. Games are played at the Boys and Girls Club and local
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