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OPINION | Roegner: How will the process to replace Freeman unfold? [6]

Eagle Tire & Automotive COMMUNITY | TJ alumnus inspires students [4] POLICE | Man peering under bathroom stall at library shocks woman [17]

CITY | Mayor honors Sen. Eide FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2014 | 75¢ with Key to the City [19]

BUDGET | Council adopts biennial budget, mayor boasts economic growth [28]

30th District Democrats pick top 3 to replace Rep. Freeman BY RAECHEL DAWSON rdawson@fedwaymirror.com

he 30th Legislative District precinct officers voted Carol Gregory, Richard Champion and Shari Song as their top three candidates to replace late Rep. Roger Freeman on

Monday night. Freeman was elected during the general election just six days after passing away from colon cancer. Approximately 29 of 36 District 30 precinct officers attended the meeting at the Washington Education Association building to vote for

the candidates in a ranked order. Out of six nominees, Gregory was chosen as their top choice, Champion as second and Song third. “I’m very pleased,” Gregory said after learning she was ranked first. “It’s something I really believe I want and I think there are a lot of things

I’d like to accomplish around education in Olympia and this is the year to do it, so I’m very pleased.” Other nominees included Hope Elder, Roger Flygare and Sharry Edwards, also known as Rose O’Sharon Edwards. Because the 30th District

straddles King and Pierce counties, the King and Pierce County Councils will meet together to select an appointee at a later date. Acknowledging both Councils still have to choose one among the top three, Gregory said if she’s appointed as District

More details emerge in city’s purchase of former Target site

[ more DEMOCRATS, page 3 ]

Strong wind, waves damage Redondo Beach boardwalk BY CARRIE RODRIGUEZ editor@fedwaymirror.com

BY RAECHEL DAWSON rdawson@fedwaymirror.com

Public records show the Federal Way mayor wasn’t the only one interested in developing the former Target site, 7.48 acres the city recently purchased for $8.2 million. Although previously reported that the city had to act fast in purchasing the property because another $8 million offer was on the table, several people in the community speculated whether the city paid too much for land initially appraised at $5.8 million. Some even questioned whether the other offer was legitimate. Documents the Mirror obtained through a public records request indicate Wei Zhang was the first buyer to make an offer on the property, located at 2141 S. 314th St. in Federal Way, according to the back-up addendum to the purchase and sale agreement. Zhang is the managing director of Bellevuebased Winson Investment LLC (also known as Winson at Federal Way LLC) and the principal [ more CITY, page 5 ]

30 Representative Pos. 2, her duties as a legislator will be to ensure children aren’t negatively affected by education policy during a legislative session focused on finding those funds and that issues of transportation and economic development

Des Moines Public Works crews pull loose boards from the Redondo Beach boardwalk on Nov. 29, when strong wind and waves damaged the walkway. The popular boardwalk near Federal Way is closed while Des Moines city officials look for ways to fund repairs to the walkway. Contributed by Bruce Honda

Des Moines Public Works crews continued to clear debris and other hazards from the Redondo Beach boardwalk on Monday after strong arctic winds and waves damaged the walkway on Saturday. “We’ve had instances in the past where some of the planks will pop loose — but this particular event caused much more damage than we’ve ever seen,” said Dan Brewer, Public Works director. “I was just astonished at how extensive the damages were, where we had steel that was mangled and twisted from the force of the waves.” A combination of gusty winds and a high tide sent waves crashing over the boardwalk and across Redondo Beach Drive with enough force to knock out parts of the seawall in some residents’ yards. Most of the planks came loose or broke and some of the steel support systems beneath the boardwalk also failed. Crews worked on Monday to demolish two of those support systems “so they don’t end up [ more REDONDO, page 2 ]

Rev. Jesse Jackson speaks about equality to students BY SARAH KEHOE skehoe@fedwaymirror.com

Rev. Jesse Jackson told Technology Access Foundation (TAF) Academy students to dream high and to break down the walls of race and gender inequality during an event on Monday. “I look around the room and think that Dr. King would be so proud to see a group of multicultural and multiracial students sitting together at an event like this,” Jackson told the sixth through 12th-graders. “You are the American Dream and you can keep breaking down stereotypes by working hard in school and

fighting for equality.” Jackson’s appearance at the school was part of a tour through Western Washington where he spoke about the need for minorities and women in high-tech jobs in Seattle, calling it the “civil rights issue of the decade.” “I believe this problem can be solved by copying TAF’s model, which is implementing STEM opportunities to students at schools,” he said. Jackson was invited to speak by Trish Millines Dziko, executive director and founder of the Technology Access Foundation. Dziko helped start the

academy in 1996 to bring STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) to underrepresented populations in those fields, particularly students of color and girls. This desire came from Dziko’s own experience. “After spending 15 years as a developer, designer and manager in the high tech industry, I found that despite tremendous growth, there were very few women and people of color working in the field,” she said. “I determined the best thing to do was to go fix the root of the problem, which was lack of access to STEM in public schools.”

Rev. Jesse Jackson speaks to Technology Access Foundation students about equality during an event on Monday. Contributed by Andrea Capere Technology Access Foundation Academy was started in 2008 with a partnership between Federal

Way Public Schools and the Technology Access Foundation. The academy [ more EQUALITY, page 13 ]

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www.federalwaymirror.com [ REDONDO from page 1] falling on anybody,” Brewer said. The city closed Redondo Beach Drive on Saturday due to the flooding and windy weather. The boardwalk remains closed. “The storm demonstrated how fragile the thing is,” said Des Moines Mayor Dave Kaplan of the boardwalk, adding he was thankful Highline College’s Marine Science and Technology Center was not damaged. Salty’s waterfront restaurant, however, did sustain some damages, a manager said. The restaurant was unable to serve lunch on Saturday due to several glass deck panels along the front of the restaurant that were shattered. Some of the deck boards at Salty’s were also torn up but the restaurant is currently open for business. Kaplan said there are some long-term maintenance issues with the boardwalk that the city needs to address “and we were trying to figure out how to do that as part of our capital planning.”

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He added the city is “blessed” with five miles of waterfront and has more public access to the Puget Sound than most cities around. “People love being able to use the boardwalk and it’s a sad state of affairs that it’ll be a while before they get to do that again,” Kaplan said. Brewer anticipates the city will be able to reopen the northern half of the boardwalk within the next couple of months. However, he said the southern half south of 287th Street “has sustained considerable damage and it’s

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going to take a long time to re-open that.” An engineer has yet to determine the total extent of damages, but Brewer estimates it will cost the city “in the hundreds of thousands of dollars” to fix the boardwalk. Tony Piasecki, city manager, said the boardwalk is not covered under the city’s property insurance. The city does not have any emergency reserve funds to cover the cost of repair, but Piasecki said they may be able to use some transportation funds. The city will also explore trying to obtain federal funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency, as well as state funding. Rep. Linda Kochmar, R-Federal Way, went to Redondo Beach on Saturday to see the damages and speak with property owners. She has also been in touch with Des Moines officials. “I don’t have an answer yet,” Kochmar said. “I’m not sure what we’ll be able to get but I will certainly be exploring it.”

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www.federalwaymirror.com [ DEMOCRATS from page 1] aren’t ignored. “I know the legislative process,” Gregory said. “I have worked, lobbying as a teacher in Olympia. I have worked at the governor’s office and I have worked with the Legislature, supporting bills. One of the key bills that I was the lead on was the legislation against malicious harassment.” Gregory currently sits on the Federal Way Public Schools board of education as the president. And while she isn’t exactly sure when she’ll step down, she is “not at all worried about” the board’s direction if she does so. “I truly believe that when you’re a leader, your job is to make sure everybody on the school board has a leadership role,” she said. “Geoffery McAnalloy is the vice chair and he’s likely to become the chair. He’s running the superintendent search right now and doing an excellent job.” Gregory ran against former Mayor Skip Priest in 2008 and lost by a slim margin against former Rep. Katrina Asay, also the former Milton mayor, in 2010. Champion said he’s also pleased to have been voted into the top three candidates. “The Democratic Party believes in a strong social safety net to help those in need and when my mother and father divorced, my mom, two of my brothers and I had a tough time,” he recalled during his nomination speech, noting his mother worked two jobs and brought in $650 a month. “… So we received food stamps, free school lunches and my younger brother and I went to Head Start, which is a free preschool program funded by the government for low-income families.” Champion said without that “vital early education” he doubts he would have been able to become an engineer with a PhD. “We in the Democratic Party believe in the right of workers to band together and bargain for better wages,” he said, adding that it was his step father’s union job that catapulted his family to the middle class. Although 30th District Democrats Chair Tim Burns requested a note be sent to the Councils, encouraging them to pick their top choice, Champion said he doesn’t know what the Councils will do. “I don’t know what they’re looking for,” he said. “I mean it’s a majority of Repub-

licans that are going to be voting for this so I’ve already heard … Are they going to vote for the best candidate or the person they think who might lose [next election]?” The Pierce County Council currently seats five Republicans and two Democrats, while the King County Council has five Democrats and four Republicans. The candidates appointed by the Councils will serve the remaining month of Freeman’s current term, and one full year of his next term. Song said whoever is chosen will have a long road ahead of them in the next legislative session. “There’s some very important issues going to be fought over quite contentiously — education and transportation, so it could go to an extra long session and they could get out in June maybe,” she said, adding that the candidate will then have limited time to campaign for the next election, as they are only locked in for one year. “They are going to have a delayed start, compared to the opponent.” Song ran for the District 30 Senate position but lost to Republican Mark Miloscia last month. Nevertheless, she’s honored to be chosen in the top three. “Coming fresh off the campaign, you guys have seen, I am a hard worker,” Song said, noting she worked seven days a week and raised $340,000 this year. Song’s family immigrated from post-war Korea in the 1960s to Federal Way so that they could have more opportunities. Song went on to graduate from college on student loans and grants before meeting her husband, living in a small house on Military Road, along with their two sons. As she worked as a realtor, she also gave her time through volunteering on the city of Federal Way’s Diversity Commission, the Korean American Coalition and the Asian Counseling and Referral Service. Each County Council has 60 days to appoint a member to Freeman’s position from the start of his vacancy, which means they’ll need to make a decision by the end of December — just in time for the 2015 legislative session, which convenes on Jan. 12, 2015.

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Thomas Jefferson alumnus inspires students to chase dreams Actor gets role in “Pacific Rim 2” after several setbacks and losses BY ALISA GRAMANN For the Mirror

hen Kevin Kago moved from Kenya to the United States, he had set aside his joy in acting for a career in neuroscience. Though culture shock posed a significant challenge to his grades, Kago was committed to pursuing neuroscience when he tried out for a play in Seattle and was reunited with his passion for acting. After losing approximately $3,000 in fake online agency scams and six auditions with Seattle Talent, Kago finally found an agency to represent him. “At first I thought I wasn’t going to make it,” said the Thomas Jefferson High School alumnus. Kago spent two years waiting for an acting job before realizing the agent or agency negotiates the deals, but it was up to him to find the opportunities. Kago submitted his resume and a photo in hopes of an audition as an extra in the upcoming movie “Seal Team 666” starring DeWayne Johnson. He received a call, did the audition and was offered one of the lead roles. The exposure through the upcoming supernatural film, based on the book by Weston Ochase, has led to other opportunities, including a role in the upcoming

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“Pacific Rim 2” film, Kago said. For Kago, however, success isn’t about the money he makes, the recognition he gets or the famous friends he makes. It is about inspiring the next generation of kids to follow their dreams and take the opportunities they find today, he said. “[People] sit and wait for the opportunity to knock on their door,” Kago said. But for every person waiting, there is someone else out hunting for opportunity. When he isn’t filming, Kago visits schools in Federal Way and throughout the state to tell kids that their future doesn’t start in four years when they graduate high school or eight years when they graduate college — their future starts now, he said. He encourages students to push even harder to overcome negativity. “You look up, get up and never give up,” Kago said, quoting the motto he lives by. When Kago visits schools to offer encouraging talks, it usually turns into an autograph session. But being looked up to motivates Kago to work harder to be a role model and to be in a position to help others. “Life is about sharing and caring about each other,” he said. Kago spoke to students in Decatur High School’s

Thomas Jefferson High School alumnus and actor Kevin Kago, above, recently visited Decatur High School, below, to inspire students to chase their dreams. Contributed photos AVID program on Monday, and his encouragement resonated with the students, said Ron Podmore, an AVID teacher at Decatur. The students responded well and enjoyed discussing success with Kago. Kago graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in June, and plans to begin a cinematography program at the San Francisco Academy of Arts. His long-term goals include starting a production company to help students get interested in careers in the arts, he said. The company will dabble in music production, radio

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in September to discuss his other property, architect of BDCL Design International LTD. SeaTac Plaza, when Zhang alluded to interest in the former Target site. Zhang has worked in the Northwest, Ferrell said Zhang wanted to relocate Beijing and Hong Kong representing Winson Deseret Industries to the former Target site, Investment since 2011 and BDCL Design even though it is not adequately zoned for International based in Beijing and Canada secondhand merchandise stores, per city for several years. zoning code. “I really like Federal Way,” he said. “As an Deseret Industries is a tenant of SeaTac investor, there’s great opportunity in Federal Plaza and opened their thrift store in 2004, Way.” prior to the 2006 zoning code date, city Zhang currently owns the property to the spokesman Chris Carrel said. south of the former Target site called SeaTac Zhang said he was actually unaware of the Plaza. zoning code restrictions but wanted to use According to King County property the former Target site as a way to house the records, he purchased the property from tenants at SeaTac Plaza while he develops Byung C. Park for $12 million in that property. August. “I really like “It would free up a lot of site to “When we purchased the Federal Way. start development at SeaTac Plaza SeaTac [Plaza] property, we [were] site,” he said, adding that he would automatically linked to the seller,” As an investor, use ground floor retail at the Target there’s great Zhang said. “This is the second site. “Right now we cannot develop, opportunity in property they put on sale.” if we do, the number of parking Park, the president of Pal-Do Federal Way.” [stalls] would be reduced.” Company Inc., was the previous Wei Zhang Fearful the former Target property owner of the former Target site would sit land banked for years, the before he sold it to the city on Nov. city hired Patrick Rhodes with Federal Way19. based Power Property Consultants Inc. and Zhang told the Mirror since his purchase Mark Clirehugh with Kidder Mathews to of the SeaTac property, he’s envisioned the represent them in the transaction. four corners of the city developed as well. The mayor mentioned the city did this so The four corners he refers to make up the that Park, his broker and Zhang wouldn’t 21 acres the city wants to develop as “Town know it was the city who wanted to buy the Center,” with the former Target site occupyproperty. ing 7.48 of those acres. The properties of the Carrel said Clirehugh was paid a retainer Performing Arts and Conference Center, fee of $5,000, but it will be offset by the realTown Square Park and the Transit Center tor’s fees he receives from the seller because comprise the other parts of Town Center. of the successful purchase. “We were thinking that the program for Power Property Consultants worked undevelopment was mixed use — office, hotels, der a $5,000 fixed fee and the city paid him senior housing, apartments and condo$35,000, which was contingent on the deal miniums — a mix of different components,” closing. The contract also included reimbursZhang said, adding that the land could be able expenses for an appraisal and other closdeveloped for high density. ing costs, which totaled $13,295, Carrel said. But instead Zhang, thought to have hunRhodes has worked with the city in the dreds of millions of dollars in assets, backed past, as he donated a year’s worth of rentout of the deal. free space for the new police substation that Mayor Jim Ferrell said he met with Zhang

opened in May. According to Commercial Brokers Association documents, Zhang signed a purchase and sale agreement for the former Target property on Sept. 15 for $8 million with a promissory note of $300,000, upon removal of the feasibility contingency. “Greg [Perry, Park’s broker with John L. Scott] told me once, ‘Put $8 million,’ then later on he said we could negotiate down to $7 million but I didn’t even have that chance,” Zhang said. Perry clarified that upon completion of the feasibility study, there might be an opportunity to negotiate the price, as “everything is negotiable” in real estate. A commercial real estate feasibility study is like a house inspection but more complex and, if things don’t check out, the buyer often has more room in the price arrangement. By Sept. 19, the city paid Power Property Consultants $300,000 to put down as earnest funds as well. Ferrell said they “may or may not have” had an executive session on Sept. 16 with City Council to discuss that, however, public officials cannot disclose details surrounding executive sessions per state law. However, Ferrell did confirm the city held at least two executive sessions to discuss property acquisition prior to the purchase. Before the city could close the deal, they needed a rescission agreement and Council approval of the funds. Zhang, the initial buyer, signed the agreement Nov. 2, according to sale documents. Ferrell said the city was not a part of the rescission agreement — it was between Park, his broker and Zhang. Zhang said Perry came back to him two months after the $8 million offer, stating Power Property Consultants had offered a “strong offer” of $8.2 million and that the company was local and had a large footprint in Federal Way. Zhang said Perry told him because he was a foreign investor and not from here, that he should rescind. He discovered it was the city

a week later. “I feel, you can imagine what I feel,” Zhang said. “I understand, I’m an investor from … I’m not local. It takes some time for people to understand … “ When asked if he thought Perry knew it was the city making the offer all along, he said he’s asking the same question but “there’s no fact or evidence that I can say anything.” Perry asserts he didn’t know it was the city making the other offer until “just prior” to the deal’s closure on Nov. 19. But Zhang wasn’t forced to rescind the offer and still had his own reasons for doing so. “All I can say right now is we’re trying to develop two sites,” Zhang said when asked why he left the deal, also noting he wasn’t paid any money to rescind his offer. “And, at this time, we don’t find ourselves having sufficient funds and time to do the investment.” Now knowing the city of Federal Way was the other party interested in the property, Zhang said he’s still interested in the property’s outcome. “We’re trying to see ways we can continue our opportunity to work with the city,” Zhang said, suggesting a potential publicprivate venture. “I’m actually trying to set up a meeting with the city to see if we can work together.” Zhang said he would consider submitting a bid for the city’s request for proposal or request for quotation, stating he thinks he and the city are “on the same page.” Zhang hopes to develop SeaTac Plaza into a residential, commercial and mixed-use space with walkability and recognizes its value because of its proximity to the Transit Center. Ferrell said the city is looking into demolishing the former Target building now and will seek to activate the property as soon as possible. There are no official plans for the property yet, although the mayor has expressed wanting a mixed-use, green open space area with some residential and commercial buildings.

Federal Way Symphony’s holiday concert Dec. 7

soloists Rachel DeShon (soprano from Woodinville) and pianist Casey Sim (age 16, Bothell). Repertoire featured on the program includes Liszt’s dramatic Les Preludes and powerful Totentanz, Tchaikovsky Nutcrack-

er selections, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s popular Favorite Things and classic holiday tunes the whole family will enjoy. Sim is the winner of numerous piano competitions, including top prizes in the GMCC 2012 and 2014 piano competitions.

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haritable giving generally becomes a buzzword during the holiday season, nestled in between the holiday hymns that invade department stores and incessant Christmas commercials. So when my company announced our annual giving campaign this year, I glanced at my checkbook and thought of which bills I could shuffle to make way for this annual expenditure. But then Cindy Ducich roused me from my sleep like a kid on Christmas morning and awakened a new sense of giving. Anyone who knows Cindy, an advertising sales consultant for the Mirror, knows she’s a go-getter. She’s one of the main reasons why the Mirror is so successful. But sales savvy aside, she is also fun and turned a humdrum holiday routine into a fun and meaningful way to give back to our community. Sometimes we can all use a push from people like Cindy. As the organizer of the Mirror’s United Way campaign, she came up with the idea for Mirror staff to “Change it up” by bringing in our loose change each day for a week. Every day, we emptied our pockets and piggybanks and she weighed our change, which garnered staff members a certain number of tickets based on the coins’ weight. Those tickets went into a drawing and she handed out prizes each day, ranging from candy bars to Mariners tickets provided by our company. In addition to the United Way campaign, we also held a food drive for Multi-Service Center’s food bank. So this year I stepped out of my grinch-giving mode and into the spirit of giving. And passing on that spirit, I now have a fun challenge for [ more EDITOR, page 9 ]

How will the process to replace Freeman unfold? Earlier this week the 30th District Democrats met to determine a list of nominees to replace the late Roger Freeman in the state Legislature. This is democracy at its roots with both passion and pragmatism. The Democrats felt an emotional tug as former Federal Way City Councilwoman and Deputy Mayor Hope Elder announced that Freeman’s widow Sonya had endorsed her for the position. They listened with rapt attention to a cancer hospice nurse, and surprise candidate, Sharry Edwards’s compelling story of the inspiration she felt from Freeman’s fight against cancer. Supporters of Roger Flygare noted his experience dealing with legislative issues, his business background and his previous campaigns for the City Council and state House. But despite the emotional urges, strategic thinking prevailed as the precinct voters followed the pre-meeting form sheet by nominating three candidates they thought had the

best chance of holding the seat in next fall’s election. Current school board chair Carol Gregory won the right to be listed first on the nominating resolution, followed by Richard Champion with Shari Song third. Insiders had felt the top two candidates would be Gregory and Song, with Champion and Flygare in a battle for the third position. However, Champion may have been the story of the evening as he showed surprising strength among rank-and-file Democrats and came within one vote of claiming the first position. Since Freeman was a Democrat, his replacement must be a Democrat. The appointment will be for the remaining portion of his current term and the new term that he was recently elected to, which begins Jan. 12, 2015. However, the County Councils of King and Pierce County will be the ones actually making the appointment. While it could be two [ more ROEGNER, page 9 ]

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The Mirror’s editorial board: Rudi Alcott, publisher; Carrie Rodriguez, editor; Karen Brugato, community volunteer; Patrick Godfrey, political consultant; Joan Tornow, author, school volunteer and mentor; Bob Case, journalism trainer and former news announcer; Don Hyun, tech industry consultant. Contact the board: editorialboard@ federalwaymirror.com

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An opportunity to move downtown forward The city’s purchase of the former Target site for Town Center is an opportunity to drive downtown development forward. Suburban cities like Federal Way only rarely get opportunities to advance economic development through investment in key downtown properties. Our neighbors in the city of Kent faced this issue before us and came to the same

conclusion that our City Council did. They purchased 18 acres in 1999 and 2001, which later became Kent Station and the Regional Justice Center, the anchors of that city’s downtown economic renaissance. In fact, some Federal Way residents spend their entertainment and shopping dollars at Kent Station, rather than downtown Federal Way because of the amenities offered there. We need to move downtown development forward to bring those patrons back to our downtown and attract new visitors, as well. In purchasing the former Target property for Town Center, we have seized the opportunity to combine this property with the Performing Arts and Conference Center, which begins construction next year, the Town Square Park and the Transit Center. Securing the site now

enables us to work to attract developers who share the vision of a dynamic downtown area mixing retail, civic uses, and arts and entertainment, while ensuring connectivity and compatibility with surrounding uses. The purchase was accomplished without raising taxes and will not affect other city services. The opportunity to move our downtown forward and rid this key property of its current state of blight and underdevelopment was an opportunity we couldn’t afford to let go by. Kent Station should serve as a reminder of the role government can play in creating exciting economic development projects. Federal Way residents have waited too long for vibrant downtown development. With Town Center, the Performing Arts and Conference Center and the park, that wait will soon

be over.

Jeanne Burbidge, Federal Way deputy mayor

Adults, students face different context I want to congratulate the Mirror for the article written by your journalist Raechel Dawson on Oct. 22 regarding a school expulsion case. I believe it has great instructional value for your readers relative to understanding the expectations and demands we have for our school children in terms of rules, respect for authority and discipline versus the demands we face as adults. As a board member I am not going to address the case. I would rather leave the confines of school and enter a hypothetical world for all your adult readers where the

people are all like them in age, gender, ethnicity, everything. In this world of adults they go shopping at their favorite store when a store clerk is told a pair of reading glasses has been stolen. Your reader has reading glasses draped over their neck so the clerk stops them to ask “Where did you get those reading glasses?” I am one who asks “Why?” so would probably extricate myself quickly in this encounter, but perhaps your reader is like Mr. Federal Way and retorts, “None of your business.” The clerk continues to follow the reader asking for a reply and so you might stop and respond or maybe some would ignore the clerk and keep walking. So now store security has been called to ask you to stop and answer the clerk’s question. Your reader might comply at this point or become outraged and talk about how you were brought up to stand up for your rights and not get [ more LETTERS, page 9 ]

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Q&A with Mr. FW: Solutions to homeless crisis, vandalism Q

: Mr. Federal Way, the city is up to all sorts of new expenditures this year, from agreeing to help fund a new Performing Arts and Conference Center, to building a Town Square Park and, most recently, purchasing the former Target site for $8.2 million. Given all of these new amenities and ventures, why can’t our city find it in their coffers to get a homeless shelter built, or at least a day

shelter where the homeless can take showers, wash their clothes and get some needed social services to help move them out of homelessness? Is it just me, or do the city’s priorities seem screwed up? A: To the city’s credit, Mayor Jim Ferrell and other Council members recently attended an assembly, in which over 200 people — including homeless individuals — called

on city officials to work with local organizations to find an appropriate site and secure funding to develop a day shelter in Federal Way. “The answer is yes and we’re going to look for a number of partners,” Ferrell said. So the city’s commitment is evident. However, Mr. Federal Way wonders what all of the homeless people are doing to stay warm this

time of year. During the assembly, Nicholson, who is homeless, described how homeless people usually go to the library because people don’t notice them as much. “There, I can throw my wet coat off and throw my socks on the heater.” When Mr. Federal Way steps outside, Mr. Federal Way can’t help but shiver during these cold winter days. Mr. Federal Way’s immediate reaction is to grab a pack of hand warmers so Mr. Federal Way’s fingers won’t turn to icicles. Mayor Jim Ferrell has immediate reactions too. He jumped at the opportunity to build the downtown park and when he thought a developer was interested in the former Target site, he sprung into action and grabbed the property. Mr. Federal Way thinks what is missing from the homeless equation in Federal Way is city official’s same sense of urgency in finding the homeless some shelter. Mr. Federal Way implores Ferrell and each of the Council members to stop what they are doing — at this very moment — and step outside. Chances are, they will feel the cold seep into their bones. But would that be enough to

light a fire beneath them and find a solution right now? Probably not. So what will it take to move city officials to action? An entire night outside? Mr. Federal Way doesn’t have an answer to this. But Mr. Federal Way hopes they will find some kind of temporary shelter for the homeless — right now — while officials work to find a permanent solution. Open the doors to the Federal Way Community Center, set up cots in the basketball court area for the homeless to sleep on at night. Ask the community to donate bedding, food and to help operate the temporary shelter. The city has already established the community center as a heating and cooling center during inclement weather, as well as an emergency shelter during disasters. What’s stopping the city from taking immediate action to combat this homeless crisis in Federal Way? Q: Mr. Federal Way, over the summer I worked for the city’s Parks Department as a volunteer to remove spray-painted directional markings in and around Celebration park and the BPA trial. I did an investigation and found that the spray-painting was

being done by some of the high school students and running groups who use the trail for training and races. The Parks Department seemed to have trouble with stopping this from happening. The spray-painted arrows were placed in numerous spots over and over again in many colors based on the race that day, and nobody came along to clean up. Running groups spray-painted asphalt, grasses, shrubs, bridges and trees. Most of the spray-paint used was permanent, while others used spray chalk, or standard chalk. Do you think high schools and running groups should be able to paint permanent and non-permanent arrows on the trials and parks within Federal Way? A: Runners and bicyclists use route markings for various reasons, including as warnings before blind corners or intersections and as directional tools to ensure they are heading in the right direction. In Columbus, Ohio, some so-called “maintenance vigilantes” even took it upon themselves to mark protrusions and uneven sections of a trail, according to The Columbus Dispatch. Mr. Federal Way thinks this is a good thing that will help runners and bicyclists avoid trouble spots on any given trail. But temporary route markings should be just that — temporary. And if our Parks [ more MR. FW page 26 ]

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pushed around. So the reader tries to leave, but is grabbed by the security guard. At this point some might finally comply, but there might be some who might angrily yank their arm away and perhaps even say something inappropriate. Now your reader has had enough and tried to leave the store, but your reader gets physically restrained and taken to the security office where the police are called in and by golly your reading glasses have your name monogramed on them. No witnesses were brought forth to say you stole any reading glasses so you are now free to go. The police may need to write up a report on this encounter, but no harm no foul and your reader goes on their merry way. At this point perhaps we can ask the

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different people or the same person for both positions, local Democrats want it to be the same person. In King County, Democrats have the advantage 5-4, although that can be fluid. In Pierce County it has been 5-2 in favor of the Republicans. However, in the most recent election one seat changed and the tally is now 4-3 Republican. But timing of when the change in office occurs will affect when the two Councils get together. Over the last three weeks the lobbying and maneuvering was fast and furious as rumors of candidates’ age or health mixed with questions about who was the best Democrat or who had the most and least political baggage became part of the discussion. Two of the candidates thought they each had the endorsement of the same public official as the candidates sought to influence the precinct voters. Rumors about City Councilman Martin Moore’s candidacy never materialized, although the possibility of his switching parties and running for the seat is still alive. But most importantly the race continues, and now it is in the hands of the two County Councils. The Democrats want their first choice, Gregory, to get the appointment as they believe she is the most electable. But that is exactly the problem.

www.federalwaymirror.com popular question, “So how did that make [ EDITOR from page 6] you feel?” Here again, I want to make very clear that this is a hypothetical adult world and story that has absolutely no bearing on the article written in your paper about an incident in a school. I offer this hypothetical story to show the difference in context we face as adults compared to the demands for obedience we necessarily have for our school children. Your favorite store “X” does not tell you not to wear a shirt with beer brand “Y” emblazoned on it or be sent home. That is the great thought provoking lesson in your story, even as some readers hear somebody humming in the back of their mind, “Kids are people too, Wacka Do Wacka Do Wacka Do!”

Hiroshi Eto, Federal Way Public Schools

Republican Council members will want someone appointed who they think will have a better chance of being defeated. There have already been movements to try and leverage Gregory to give up her school board position. Gregory has run for the Legislature twice and lost both times. But, she is well known and won a convincing victory for her seat on the school board. Education will be first on the state agenda and that is her area of expertise. Champion is known as a hard worker for Democratic candidates and causes. He recently helped in SeaTac on the $15 minimum wage initiative. He holds a Doctorate degree but has never served in public office and is not well known to the general electorate. On the other hand, Song is very well known after her run for the Senate this year. She raised a significant amount of money and could do so again. She lost that race, but could she win a race for the House as an appointed incumbent? Will the two County Councils honor the Democrat’s request and appoint Gregory, or will the current behind-thescenes maneuvering continue and result in someone else being appointed?

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

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Recent windy weather means you may have downed branches and leaves to clean up. The city of Federal Way suggests these options for mulching or composting this debris: Self-haul: Bow Lake Recycling and Transfer Station at 18800 Orillia Road S. in Tukwila. Hours of operation are 24 hours a day Monday through Thursday, 12 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Friday and 8:30 am to 5:30 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Fees start at $12 for the first 320 pounds (about a typical pick-up truck load). This is the lowest fee around. Charges are based on weight, not cubic yards. Remember to cover your load — it’s the law. Curbside: Waste Management provides a variety of collection options, from extra pick-ups to large containers delivered to your driveway. Please call 800-592-9995 for pricing and details. Chipping: Borrow or rent a chipper and turn your branches into mulch on-site. Tree Service: There are many tree service providers that will chip and haul away the debris for you. Remember to verify that they are licensed and bonded before hiring. Please note that only the branches, trees, shrubs and other plants may be mulched or composted. Painted, stained or pressure-treated fencing should be disposed as garbage. Fees for the Bow Lake Transfer Station start at $22 for the first 320 pounds of garbage. For more information about recycling or composting, contact Jeanette Brizendine-Jurgensen, the city’s Recycling project manager, at 253-835-2771 or recycle@ cityoffederalway.com, or visit www.cityoffederalway.com/ recycling.

“How different things are today as compared to 125 years ago when only men were allowed to vote to approve our state Constitution. I look forward to the next 125 years.” The proclamation signed by Harrison ended an odyssey that began when the Oregon Territory — which included what would become the state of Washington became part of the United States in 1846. The Washington Territory split from the Oregon Territory in 1853 and started working on going from a territory to a state, which occurred on Nov. 11, 1889.

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The public is invited to get a photo with their dog(s) and Santa. Santa will be at Petco in Federal Way Saturdays and Sundays in December until Christmas. Photos will be taken from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. You’re welcome to bring your kids or friends for a group photo with your dog(s). Each photo will be 4-by-6 and in a holiday frame. Cost for a photo is $9.95. If you’d like more photos, there are two options. You can get the 4-by-6 framed print and an 8-by-10 print for $20. For $30, you can get the framed photo and have pictures from your photo session emailed to you. Santa and his helpers (Park Pals volunteers) will be on hand for the photos, at Petco, 31419 Pacific Highway S., Federal Way. For more information about Park Pals, a non-profit organization, visit parkpals.org.

On Nov. 11, 1889, at 3:09 p.m., representatives and citizens in the Territory of Washington received the telegram they had been waiting for: that President Benjamin Harrison had signed the proclamation admitting the Washington Territory into the union as the 42nd state in the United States of America. The Metropolitan King County Council recently celebrated the state’s quasquicentennial (125th) birthday by proclaiming Nov. 11 as Washington state’s 125th Anniversary Celebration Day. “We live in such a wonderful and beautiful state. The state is a leader in many ways and home to nearly 7 million people as well as many companies,” said Councilwoman Kathy Lambert, the sponsor of the proclamation.

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Middle school student arrested for ‘swatting’ school BY SARAH KEHOE skehoe@fedwaymirror.com

14-year-old Lakota Middle School student was arrested Nov. 20 for her involvement in a threat to attack students at the school with firearms and explosives later that afternoon. The Federal Way Police Department came to Lakota Middle School after school administrators received an email from a self-proclaimed Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) member who threatened to attack students at the school. In response to the threat, school administrators immediately placed the school into lockdown. Port of Seattle bomb squads responded and swept the school for explosives prior to the students being released, according to documents filed in King County Superior Court. The documents say

the girl came forward and admitted she was behind the incident. She told police she had been involved in “swatting,” a new fad among gamers in which a person anonymously files a false police report, such as a murder or bomb threat, in hopes of provoking the police to raid an individual’s home or business. The 14-year-old said it started when she began messaging her boyfriend, “Ryan,” while playing Call of Duty on Xbox live. Over the course of their relationship, the girl said that she and her boyfriend communicated frequently using a KiK messenger application on her smartphone and on Skype, but had never met in person. She told police “Ryan” had previously described himself as a 16 or 17-yearold male who lived in Orange County, California. The girl told police she did not have a phone number, email address or

Facebook profile for her boyfriend. Police reported they discovered the threatening message was received from someone using the email address isusofficial@yandex.com. A cursory revealed that Yandex.com is a Russian search engine offering free email services to clients. The Lakota student said “Ryan” told her he “swatted” a school in California and a home in Vancouver, Wash. She admitted she told “Ryan” he should “SWAT her school, because she didn’t like school very much and thought it would be funny,” according to the police report. The girl said she received a picture from her boyfriend the next morning with an email threatening the school. “The student was emergency expelled immediately,” said Debra Stenberg, a spokeswoman with the school district. “And

LEGAL NOTICE If you received medical treatment from MultiCare and MultiCare received payment out of personal injury settlement funds based on a medical lien claim, you may be entitled to share in a $7.5 million class action settlement fund You may be the beneficiary of the settlement of a class action lawsuit alleging MultiCare Health System and a company working for it called Hunter Donaldson filed unlawful medical services liens against you. The lawsuit is called Walker v. Hunter Donaldson, LLC, No. 13-2-08746-0, pending in the Pierce County Superior Court for the State of Washington. The plaintiffs (the people suing MultiCare and Hunter Donaldson) and MultiCare have agreed to settle the case and the Court preliminarily decided the settlement should be a class action on behalf of a “Class,” or group of people, that could include you. This notice summarizes your rights and options regarding the settlement. More information is in a detailed notice available at the website below. If you’re included, you have to decide whether to stay in the Class and be bound by the terms of the settlement agreement, or ask to be excluded and keep your right to sue MultiCare. There will be money available to class members and you may be eligible to receive some of it. WHAT IS THIS CASE ABOUT? The lawsuit claims that MultiCare and Hunter Donaldson filed unlawful medical services liens against MultiCare patients’ personal injury claims. The suit claims that that these liens were fraudulently notarized by a woman named Rebecca Rohlke and otherwise failed to follow legal requirements. The suit also says that, in some cases, MultiCare and Hunter Donaldson unlawfully filed these liens instead of billing patients’ insurance. MultiCare denies that it did anything wrong, but it has agreed with the plaintiffs in this case to settle the claims against MultiCare. The settlement seeks to compensate MultiCare patients for money taken out of payments (like a settlement or judgment after a trial) by the person responsible for the patients’ injuries in order to pay a medical services lien. WHO’S AFFECTED? Persons who paid MultiCare out of their personal injury settlements between 2010 and 2013 for medical services liens. ARE YOU A BENEFICIARY OF THE $7.5 MILLION SETTLEMENT? The Court has ruled that the following are members of the Settlement Class: Persons (1) on whose accounts MultiCare received a payment as the result of a medical services lien notarized by Rebecca Rohlke or (2) whose personal injury settlement funds were held in trust by their attorneys in order to satisfy a medical services lien notarized by Rebecca Rohlke but no payment was received by MultiCare. WHO REPRESENTS YOU? The Court has appointed Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala, PLLC, and Watson & Gallagher, P.S., of Tacoma, WA, to represent you as “Class Counsel.” You don’t have to pay Class Counsel, or anyone else, to participate. Instead, they will ask the Court for attorney fees and costs, which would be paid out of the settlement fund, before giving the rest to the Class. You may hire your own lawyer to appear in Court for you; if you do, you have to pay that lawyer. Velma Walker, Melanie Smallwood, Carl Walthall, James Stutz, and Christina Miesmer are Class members like you, and the Court accepted them as the “Class Representatives.” WHAT ARE THE SETTLEMENT TERMS? If, before the date of this class action settlement, MultiCare received a payment on a class member’s account as a result of a

Rohlke-notarized medical services lien, such class members are eligible for payments ranging from 45 to 150 percent of the amount paid to MultiCare, depending on whether the class member was insured at the time, the type of insurance, and whether the amount paid to MultiCare exceeded applicable law. If, before the date of this class action settlement, a class member’s payment for their injuries was held in a bank account by his or her attorney in order to pay a Rohlke-notarized lien but no payment was received by MultiCare, the class member will receive a settlement payment of 10 percent of the amount held in the bank account (in addition to the amount in the bank account). Payments to class members will be reduced by any amounts owed to MultiCare for medical treatment for which MultiCare did not file a Rohlke-notarized lien. MultiCare will not reopen a class member’s closed account to seek further payment because a class member receives payment under this settlement. In exchange, class members will give up their right to sue MultiCare and Hunter Donaldson over any claims relating to the Rohlke-notarized medical services liens. WHAT ARE YOUR OPTIONS? You have a choice of whether to stay in the Class and accept the settlement or not, and you must decide this now. If you stay in the Class, you will be legally bound by the terms of the settlement agreement and by all orders and judgments of the Court entered in connection with it, and you won’t be able to sue, or continue to sue, MultiCare or Hunter Donaldson—as part of any other lawsuit— regarding the Rohlke-notarized medical services liens. You will also receive payment according to the terms of the settlement agreement. In order to receive benefits under this settlement, you must send a completed Claim Form (with all requested documentation), postmarked by March 2, 2015, to the address below. If you ask to be excluded from the Class, you cannot get any money or benefits from this settlement, but you will keep any rights to sue MultiCare or Hunter Donaldson for these claims, now or in the future, and will not be bound by any orders or judgments of the Court. To ask to be excluded, send a letter to the address below, postmarked by January 15, 2015 that says you want to be excluded from the Walker v. Hunter Donaldson, LLC settlement. Include your name, address, and telephone number. If you wish to object to the terms of the proposed Settlement, you must file your objection with the Clerk for the Superior Court for Pierce County, Washington, and serve it on Class Counsel and counsel for MultiCare, by January 15, 2015. Detailed instructions, as well as the addresses for the Court and counsel to be served, are set forth in the long form notice available at www.multicaresettlement.com. You may both object and file a Claim Form to share in the benefits of the proposed Settlement if the settlement is approved. HOW CAN YOU GET MORE INFORMATION? If you have questions or want a claim form or more detail about this settlement or want to review other documents about this lawsuit and your rights, visit www.multicaresettlement.com or write to: Walker v MultiCare Settlement Administrator c/o Gilardi & Co. LLC P.O. Box 8060 San Rafael, CA 94912 1-888-285-9184 www.multicaresettlement.com

we are in the process of sending a letter out to our parents about making sure their children are being safe online.” The 14-year-old disclosed that on two separate occasions she sent “Ryan” several nude images of herself through the KiK messaging application on her smart phone, per his request. Police spokeswoman Cathy Schrock said the investigation is still active. The girl was booked into the King County Juvenile Detention Center in Seattle. Charges for threats to bomb or injure property are pending with the juvenile King County prosecutor, Schrock. Federal Way police reported they are attempting to locate “Ryan.” They spoke with the Clark County Sheriff ’s Office and learned that two days prior to the Federal Way incident, their SWAT team responded to a residence in the Vancouver area after 276469_4.75_x_6 10/16/14 a person called 911 and

told dispatchers they had just shot their mother. After breaking into the residence, Clark County police determined the call was a hoax, initiated by an unknown third party. Police reports state that a month prior, Heritage High School in Brentwood, California received anonymous threats from someone threatening to bomb and shoot up the school if money was not delivered. On the same day that SWAT officers responded to the call from the house in Clark County, Heritage High School received an anonymous email threat, which police say contained language identical to the email that Lakota Middle School received. The Heritage High School incident is reportedly being investigated by the FBI and the Brentwood, California police department. The Lakota student’s phone and Xbox are currently being forensically examined for evidence 5:09 Page to 1 “Ryan.” and PM for leads

Superintendent search public forums Dec. 10 FROM STAFF REPORTS

Federal Way Public Schools has scheduled two public forums on Wednesday, Dec. 10, at the district’s Educational Service Center, 33330 Eighth Ave. S. The first public forum will be held at 9 a.m. and the second will occur at 6 p.m. All community members, students, parents and staff are encouraged to provide input on the search for a permanent superintendent for Federal Way Public Schools. The public can also provide input on the qualities they value most in the district’s next superintendent at www.surveymonkey. com/r/7WJ6T5P. The 15 members of the Citizens Superintendent Search Advisory Committee held their first meeting on Nov. 18. The role of the advisory committee is to provide input and assistance during the superintendent search process. For more information on the search process, visit www. fwps.org/highlights/boardeducation/sup-search/.

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growing up in a different time. “Back then, the different races got along by avoiding each other,” he said. “There were separate bathrooms, separate schools.” Jackson invited the crowd of students, teachers and faculty to stand and repeat, “I am somebody, everybody, brown, black and white, we are all precious in God’s sight.” The reverend also touched on the debates and rallies taking place around the country as a result of a grand jury’s decision not to indict Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson, who shot Michael Brown, an unarmed 18-year-old African American, in August. Jackson said he believes that the grand jury got it wrong and that Wilson should have been charged.

is the only public school in Washington state that is co-managed by a nonprofit and a public school district, according to a district spokesperson. “Our goal is to prepare our students to succeed when they go off to college and beyond,” Dziko said. Dziko met Jackson when they were both invited to speak at the The Aspen Institute last August. “He’s just like everyone else in the sense that he is relatable and shared a passion for equality with me,” Dziko said. “I wanted him to come out today because I don’t believe our schools talk about our past and history as a country enough.” Jackson talked about the struggles of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks and his own experiences

“They let the killer go,” he said. “This event falls into a pattern of bad behavior that we must fight to end. I am in complete support of any protestors, as long as they stay non-violent.” Jackson mentioned the death of Rodney King, a construction worker who was beaten by Los Angeles Police Department officers in 1991. “We need to stop the violence, stop the killing,” he said. Jackson ended his speech by having the audience stand up, raise their hands and chant words, including, “stop gender bias” and “stop violence.” “I love you,” Jackson said as he put down the microphone and walked over to a group of students, shaking their hands.

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Sherwood Forest Elementary welcomed 300 students, parents and community members to their fourth annual Multicultural Night on Nov. 20. At this year’s event, families enjoyed food from countries around the world, participated in arts and crafts stations, enjoyed multicultural performances from Sherwood students and more. The city sponsored the event and Mayor Jim Ferrell was in attendance and welcomed families to the performances.

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Rev. Jesse Jackson greets students and staff at Technology Access Foundation on Monday. Jackson also spoke about his views on the grand jury’s decision not to indict Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson. SARAH KEHOE, the Mirror

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Students pose in different cultural garb during Multicultural Night at Sherwood Forest Elementary on Nov. 20. Courtesy of Federal Way Public Schools The congregation of Christ Lutheran Church recently voted to call Pastor Chelsea Globe their new pastor. She was installed during regular worship on Nov. 23 by Rev. Kim Latterell, bishop’s associate of the Southwestern Washington Synod, ELCA.

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Seahawks’ Carroll, Eagles’ Sanchez have moved past ‘difference of opinion’ Coach disagreed with QB’s decision to opt for 2009 draft while both were at USC chez said on conference call with Seattle-area media. “I think he’s one of the best, not just coaches, but people I’ve ever been around, and such a great motivator, and more than a coach, he’s a teacher. So I took it as a form of respect that he wanted me back on his team, and that meant the world to me because I had so much fun playing for him. That’s never been an issue.” Sanchez has been asked about Carroll plenty of times since he left USC, including in 2012 when he was playing for the Jets and faced the Seahawks. All these years later, he’s surprised that a big deal is still made of those comments made by Carroll in 2009. “We just disagreed, and it became something bigger than it really was,” Sanchez said. “We just disagreed about one thing, and that’s OK. We disagreed about a lot of things over the years; friends do that, that’s fine, there’s nothing wrong with that. There were never any hard feelings. He didn’t wish me ill will or hope I played poorly or anything like that; he just expressed his opinion. I had made up my mind and knew what I wanted to do, and that was it. It kind of took on a life of it’s own in

Federal Way chiropractor for Seahawks honored with award FROM STAFF REPORTS

Dr. James Kurtz, a Federal Way doctor of chiropractic, was recently honored with the Special Services Award by the Washington State Chiropractic Association. He was presented with the award at

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hen Mark Sanchez announced his decision to leave USC early for the NFL following the 2008 season, his coach at the time, Pete Carroll, made no effort to mask his disappointment. “We don’t see this decision the same,” Carroll said in that 2009 press conference. Carroll did say he was thrilled that Sanchez will get his chance to live his dream of playing in the NFL, but he also cited stats that say quarterbacks who leave college early tend to struggle in the league: “Mark is going against the grain on this decision. He knows that, he knows coming out early is a tremendous challenge for a quarterback.” It was a bit awkward, to say the least, and perhaps came across as sour grapes from a coach who was upset about losing his quarterback. But nearly six years later, Sanchez has a different take on Carroll’s comments. Those words didn’t ruin a strong relationship; they only enhanced it according to Sanchez, who will face his former coach on Sunday as the starting quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles. “I took it as a form of respect, to be honest, because I love coach Carroll, I always have and always will,” San-

the media.” Carroll’s take on that press conference is similar: “We just had a difference of opinion at the time. I wasn’t going to hold back in that regard. He was awesome with us, he had a great career, he kind of grew up with us. “That had nothing to do with our relationship or anything. I love Mark, he’s a great kid and I’ll always be close to him and follow him and root for him, but it was an interesting time.” Looking back, you can make an argument that, in a way, both sides were right about Sanchez’s decision. On one hand, Sanchez was the No. 5 pick in the 2009 draft, which meant a huge contract — then he got an extension in 2012 — and he started for the Jets for four seasons and went to the AFC championship game in each of his first two years in New York. On the other hand, it’s hard to say Sanchez has come close to living up to his draft status, having never posted a passer rating above his 78.2 mark in 2011, and having thrown one fewer touchdowns than interceptions in four seasons with the Jets. By the end of his career in New York, Sanchez was best known for the infamous “Butt Fumble” play in 2012, and after missing last season with a shoulder injury, Sanchez was released. In his first season in Philadelphia, Sanchez began the year as Nick Foles’ backup, but has started the past four games with Foles out with a broken collarbone, and Sanchez is arguably playing

Then-USC quarterback Mark Sanchez (left) and head coach Pete Carroll talk on the sideline during the Rose Bowl in 2009. Sanchez will start for Philadelphia against Carroll and Seattle on Sunday. Contributed photo the best football of his career. And yeah, maybe things would have turned out differently, for better or worse, had Sanchez stayed at USC, but that’s not a road he’ll go down six years into an upand-down NFL career. “Honestly, in the position I was in, I really felt like either way, things would have been great,” he said. “Either way, I would have worked my butt off to make sure things worked out, whether that was in school or the NFL, and I’m still doing that now. I chose my path, and now you live it out to be the right decision no matter what happens. It’s been an

the association’s annual conference based care to athletes of all abiliin October at the Hilton Seattle ties. He was also recently honored Airport and Conference Center in by the American Chiropractic AsSeattle. sociation Sports Council The 1000-member by being named 2014 association is the only Sports Chiropractor of the statewide association that Year. represents the chiropractic Kurtz is in his fifth profession in Washington season as the team chistate. ropractor for the Seattle The award recognizes Seahawks. He is a former James Kurtz Kurtz for his outstanding team chiropractor for the representation of chiroSeattle Sounders, PGA practic in professional sports by Tour, US Paralympic teams and providing the latest in evidence US Olympic Training Center.

incredible experience, and I wouldn’t change a thing.” When Sanchez showed signs of turning this around this year during the preseason, Carroll texted him words of encouragement. And when the Seahawks were on their way to a championship last season, Sanchez not only was pulling for his former coach — “It’s great to see how successful he is and how well they did last year, I was fired up for him” — he predicted a Super Bowl blowout while the game was in the first quarter. “I remember in the first quarter, I looked at my dad and said, ‘Dad, they’re going

Kurtz is the clinic director for NW Sports Rehab, a multidisciplinary clinic combining chiropractic, acupuncture, manual therapy, massage, rehabilitation, nutrition, athletic training services and strength and conditioning for sports. NW Sports Rehab is located in Federal Way at 33400 13th Place S. and also in Seattle. Kurtz is a graduate of the University of Western States and has been in practice with his wife Dr. Ming Ming Su-Brown for 24 years. They reside in Tacoma.

to blow the doors off this thing. They might rout ‘em. It’s going to get ugly.’ My dad said, ‘no, no they’re coming back, it’s going to be a tight one down the stretch.’ I said, ‘I don’t know, man. These guys are too excited, they’re too energetic, they’re having too much fun and they’re too prepared. It’s just going to go bananas.’ And that’s exactly what happened. You could feel it, you could see it watching them, and it was so cool. It was so cool to watch that.”

John Boyle is a staff writer for Sound Publishing’s Everett Herald.

He is the treasurer for the Professional Football Chiropractic Society whose mission is to educate and communicate with the 32 NFL team chiropractors and to provide the highest level of care to elite athletes of the NFL. He is also an instructor for Active Release Techniques and serves as an adjunct faculty to several chiropractic colleges in their preceptor programs providing clinical training to chiropractic interns in sports medicine and rehabilitation.

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How we accidentally teach kids consent isn’t important

1. Tickling We need to stop when our children say no, when they say stop, or when they look distressed — even if they are laughing and even if they tell us to resume once we’ve stopped. If we don’t, we are teaching them that their words do not matter and that when they say stop, others don’t have to listen. We teach them that their desire

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Recently, one of my sons wanted to talk about the response to sexual assault on his college campus. Across our country, assault victims are still encouraged not to “make a big deal” out of an assault (meaning press charges). Services for those assaulted are lacking on many campuses, and survivors are still implicated as complicit due to alcohol or drug consumption, attire worn, or a decision about where to be — even though none of these things constitutes consent. And learning about consent starts much earlier than young adulthood, or even adolescence. Paige Lucas-Stannard of Parenting Gently (www.parentinggently. com) outlines four ways parents unintentionally teach that consent isn’t important:

2. Denying feelings Let’s say my child is angry and announces, “I hate grandma!” and my immediate response is, “You don’t hate grandma. You LOVE grandma!” While it may seem like I’m teaching my child manners, I am teaching them to ignore their feelings if I do this. If this happens on an ongoing basis, we inadvertently teach our children to not trust their feelings when something isn’t quite right. Years later in a relationship where coercion is happening, it could sound like, “Oh, honey, don’t be so upset. He’s just having a bad day.” To be clear, I’m not advocating for a verbal grandparent hate-fest over the holidays. If the above happens, consider responding with, “Tell me more. You sound angry.” This will

help you get closer to the real issue, perhaps that grandma wouldn’t let your child have another cookie. Then you can validate your child is upset and support grandma at the same time. 3. Forced affection Speaking of grandma, forcing our children to hug or kiss relatives is another way we unintentionally teach kids they aren’t in charge of their bodies. Here are some alternatives. Offer your child a choice of one of the following greetings: Hello (or goodbye), a handshake, a high five or a hug. You are still teaching good manners, greeting skills and connection with relatives. However, your child learns choice in how they share their body. Give well-meaning relatives a heads up so they don’t undermine your efforts by scooping your child into a bear hug, when he or she was practicing their handshake greeting. 4. “Always” respect your elders Again, I’m not advocating tossing manners out the window; however, just because someone is older doesn’t mean they have carte blanche over our bodies. If we teach our children that adults are “always” right, they may distrust their own discomfort when something is off.

Encourage your child to respect adults, and tell them repeatedly that their bodies deserve respect. Tell them that if anyone touches them in a way that makes them feel uncomfortable, they should tell you. Then, you need to listen if they do come to you. It can be tempting to dismiss a child’s discomfort, but it is important not to if we want them to be able to continue to recognize inappropriate advances. No parent I know intentionally teaches their child that consent doesn’t matter. Paying attention to these common behaviors can go a long way in infusing our children with a strong sense of knowing their bodies are deserving of respect. Understanding this can help them stand up to bullying, leave unhealthy relationships and even avoid sexual assault. Consent matters. Federal Way resident Amy Johnson, MSW, is a trainer, educator and coach in the Pacific Northwest. She is co-author of the books, “Parenting by Strengths: A Parent’s Guide for Challenging Situations” and “Homegrown Faith and Justice.” Amy facilitates classes and workshops in the Puget Sound area and online. She specializes in working with parents and in sexuality education. Amy can be reached at comments@diligentjoy. com.

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tudents at Federal Way High School sat through cold morning classes, some as cold as 49-50 degrees, Monday morning. Federal Way Public Schools spokeswoman Debra Stenberg said the culprit was inactive boilers caused by a failure in the electronic messaging system after pipes froze Sunday evening. “When the pipes broke, it triggered a fire alarm, which sent a message [to the boilers] to avoid fueling a potential fire,” Stenberg said, noting South King Fire and Rescue responded to the Sunday evening incident. After learning the boilers

were down, the temporary custodian called the district’s maintenance crew at 6:45 a.m. on Monday but it was too late. Students were already en route to school, waiting at bus stops and prepared to begin their school week as their first class started at 7:25 a.m. Cristi FredericksonWillis, the school’s PTSA president and a concerned parent, said she discovered students were sitting in “freezing temperatures” at around 8:30 a.m. “Basically, I only found out about it from another parent on Facebook,” she said. “The parent received a text from their son saying that it was freezing cold.” Frederickson-Willis texted her own daughter, a junior, who confirmed the

boilers were down. She was soon on the phone with the school’s secretary, and then the superintendent’s secretary. Why wasn’t there a late start and why weren’t parents informed of the insufficient heating, she asked in an interview. “My concern is there was obviously a breakdown in communication between the schools themselves and the district,” Frederickson-Willis said. “There should be a protocol for the custodian or whoever’s there first.” After the maintenance crews came, they determined the problem and had the boilers up and running by 9 a.m. “On these really cold mornings, it’s not unusual for the bigger schools to

take a while to heat up,” Stenberg said. “It’s understandable that it was not really necessarily catching [the custodian’s] attention of heating up quickly.” In an ideal situation, the district would have had “a heads up that the heat wasn’t coming on earlier” and they would have made a decision to either impose a late start, move school along or cancel it entirely. “We do our best in these situations and would have preferred to message parents about what was going on earlier for sure,” Stenberg said. But Frederickson-Willis said she feels like the district could have responded better to her concerns and those of other parents. “I’m most astounded at the lack of response

woman for assault and domestic violence in the presence of minors. Victim chases after suspects: At 9 p.m. on Nov. 29 in the 1000 block of S. 312th St., two 14-yearold males took two game consoles from a victim. The victim was then approached by another young male with a gun who took the victim’s phone and wallet and ran off. The victim chased the suspects, caught up to them and was assaulted by them, receiving minor injuries. The suspects then gave the victim’s game consoles back, but the phone and wallet were not recovered. There is no further suspect information at this time. Woman reports unwanted attention: At 1 p.m. on Nov. 28

in the 3000 block of 21st Ave. S., a woman reported a man was trying to pursue a romantic relationship with her, but that she has declined because his father is engaged to her mother and he has a child by her cousin. However, the man has become very persistent and has been coming to her residence uninvited and has pounded on the door and demanded to use the restroom. He also picked her son up while he was walking home from school without her knowledge or permission. The woman reportedly fears the man is trying to use her children to insinuate himself into her life. Police provided the victim with information on how to obtain a

restraining order. Angry boyfriend ruins house window and two cars: At 1:15 p.m. on Nov. 27 in the 4000 block of SW 331st Place, a victim reported the driver’s side of one of his or her cars and the rear window of another car was broken out. The front address of the victim’s home was also broken by a large rock that was thrown into the window. The family of the home stated they believed their son’s ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend may have committed the crime, but there is no evidence to support that theory at this time. Motorist finds assaulted female: At 7 p.m. on Nov. 27 in the 4700 block of SW Dash Point Road, a motorist came upon another

Federal Way High School students arrived to cold classrooms on Monday morning. Courtesy Federal Way Public Schools at the district level,” she said, noting that she asked for a call back but hadn’t received one at the time of the Mirror’s interview. “If there had been any grade learning or testing, that’s not conducive for kids to

perform at their best.” Stenberg said the district plans to send out a notice to parents to encourage students to dress appropriately for the weather, noting that many are still coming to school in shorts.

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vehicle stopped in the roadway with a female subject standing outside of the car, bleeding from the nose, mouth and face. The woman told the motorist that she was assaulted by a male passenger who had just ran away from the area. The motorist called 911. After talking with the woman, police determined the female and her boyfriend were in a physical altercation in the vehicle. The female jumped from the moving car and screamed as the male exited the car and ran from the scene. Medical aid was provided to the female at the scene. Police gave the woman a domestic violence pamphlet listing phone numbers, assistance programs and resources for her use. The case was forwarded to the prosecutor’s office for

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male attempted to step inside the residence. He was pushed outside and began to walk down the stairs toward the lower level apartments. He yelled, then stopped and pulled a folding knife from his right front pants pocket. He flipped the knife open and began to run back up the stairs screaming, “I’m going to kill you.” The woman’s son, who was also at the residence, slammed the

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door shut. The male could be heard outside the residence yelling “I’m going to get my gun.” The woman stated that she felt threatened and that her life, as well as the lives of her children were at risk. Police responded to the scene and attempted to get the suspect to exit the apartment unit, but the man yelled threats and derogatory statements at them and refused to exit. Officers obtained a warrant and a SWAT team entered the apartment and arrested the suspect. The suspect was taken into custody and transported to SCORE jail where he was booked and charged with harassment with a weapon. Woman reports harassment: At 3:53 p.m. Nov. 26 at an unknown address, a victim called police to report multiple unwanted phone contact by a known male. The victim stated she wished to give statements at a later time. Man surprises woman in the bathroom: At 7 p.m. Nov. 26 in

the 3000 block on First Way S., a woman reported she was using the bathroom at the Federal Way library when a black or Hispanic male in his mid-twenties entered the bathroom. The victim stated there was no one else in the bathroom. She reported that she looked down and observed the male’s eyes staring back at her from under her stall. She yelled and started hitting the stall walls attempting to get the male to leave. Eventually the male left the restroom. The victim stated the male was possibly wearing a hoodie and had large running shoes on. The woman told police she could not identify the male again because she did not see his entire face. Man arrested for assaulting girlfriend: At 11 p.m. Nov. 26 in the 200 block of Military Road, police responded to a call about domestic violence. The woman reported her boyfriend was intoxicated and assaulted her in front of her children. Police reportedly saw marks supporting her claim

Computer classes open house for seniors Dec. 10 FROM STAFF REPORTS

Seniors wanting to sharpen their computer skills will have an opportunity to learn about the Federal Way Senior Center’s computer classes when it holds a free open house at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10. Interested seniors can meet the instructors, learn about the classes that will be offered beginning in January, 2015, and view the computer lab.

of being punched. The boyfriend was arrested and taken to SCORE, where he was checked for injuries and later cleared for booking. Husband reports suicidal wife: At 2:50 p.m. Nov. 25 in the 27000 block of 23rd Place S., a man called 911 saying he believed his wife was suicidal and had their 10 month old daughter with them. Police reported finding the woman in a closet with a large butcher knife, shaking and mumbling incoherently. Once police got the woman outside of the closet, she started crying. The husband helped calm his wife and told police she has been depressed lately. Armed men caught casing houses: At 10:09 a.m. Nov. 24 in the 35500 block of 11th Ave. SW, police were contacted about two possible subjects casing houses. Police located the subjects and found brass knuckles on one of the suspects. One of the men was arrested for possessing a dangerous weapon.

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Mayor gives Key to the City to Sen. Tracey Eide FROM STAFF REPORTS

State Sen. Tracey Eide received the Key to the City from Mayor Jim Ferrell at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. The award recognizes Eide’s lasting contributions to the city of Federal Way, as well as the state of Washington. “Tracey Eide has been a true legislative champion for Federal Way and created important change for Washington state,” Ferrell said. “During her time in the state Legislature, she effected far-reaching policy changes and secured funding for vital infrastructure, economic development and parks projects in our community.” During her 18 years in the state Legislature, Eide left a wide range of accomplishments, including: • Obtaining over $105 million in state funding for the Triangle Interchange • Securing more than $7 million for the Performing Arts and Conference Center project • Helping Federal Way obtain a Local Infra-

structure Financing Tool and Local Revitalization Financing grant, worth tens of millions of dollars in infrastructure financing assistance • Securing $350,000 to replace the boardwalk at the West Hylebos Wetlands Park and facilitating transfer of the beloved park from the state to the city In addition to important local and regional projects, Eide has been a statewide leader on a range of policy issues. She has been a leader on auto theft prevention legislation, a bill to provide police with more time to solve auto theft cases, measures to toughen domestic violence penalties and legislation to provide municipal courts with a special domestic violence assessment, among others. Ferrell also noted the senator’s leadership on efforts to provide funding to fix the state’s deteriorating transportation infrastructure. During the 2014 Legislative session, Eide served as co-chair of the Senate Transportation Committee and convened talks statewide to build support for a transportation revenue package. Along with King County Councilman Pete von

Reichbauer, she helped craft a solution to the shortfall in Sound Transit funding that threatened the light rail link to Federal Way. The Sound Transit Board later allocated $24 million to initiate the environmental and alignment planning needed to make the project “shovel ready.” “Sen. Tracey Eide leaves behind a legislative legacy in the 30th District that will make this a better community for decades to come,” Ferrell said. Eide served 16 years in the Washington state Senate from 1999-2014, when she announced her retirement. She also served in the House of Representatives from 1993-94. During her time in the Legislature, Eide worked with four different governors, prime-sponsored 44 policy bills that were enacted into state law and secured over $500 million in operating, capital and transportation budget appropriations. Ferrell introduced the Key to the City program to recognize individuals who have demonstrated lasting, significant contributions to building the Federal Way community. The first recipient was von Reichbauer.

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and kids at heart can visit Santa at his workshop in the North Pole, tell the big man himself their greatest holiday wishes and snap a special photo in his sleigh. Little elves 12 and under will fall in love with the magic of Toyland where they can play in a falling snow tent, write a personalized letter to Santa, create holiday crafts and much more. Adding to the holiday fun is a festive singa-long at the Toyland stage, hosted nightly at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. by everyone’s favorite snowman, Frosty, and Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer. Santa will also be hosting readings of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas in Toyland nightly at 6 p.m. through Dec. 23.

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Valhalla hosts Super Hero Math Night FROM STAFF REPORTS

Many families from Valhalla Elementary attended a recent super-hero themed math night at the school. The event featured games to play, games to make and take home, math fact races for students in each grade level and problem-solving competitions. There were also special appearances from super heroes Math Man (school Principal James Crawford) and Math Woman (school counselor Erin Amann).

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1996 BUICK SKYLARK K2859 .......................................... AKD0771 WA 23K237

1992 TOYOTA CAMRY K29487 .........................................ACP4382 WA 23K247

2004 CHEVROLET IMPALA 1992 KAWASAKI NINJA 255125 ............................................24X987 SD 23R360 256079 ..............................................NONE WA 23R370

1997 CADILLAC CATERA K29533 ....................................... AMU2466 WA 23K238

1993 TOYOTA COROLLA K30051 .........................................AFV0937 WA 23K248

1988 CHEVROLET P/U 2001 MERCURY MARQUIS 255967 .........................................B93055X WA 23R361 254532 ........................................ APC5347 WA 23R371

1999 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO K28661 ......................................... AJE4880 WA 23K239

1996 TOYOTA COROLLA K29485 ....................................... AOM5986 WA 23K249

2000 CHEVROLET TAHOE 1997 NISSAN MAXIMA 255950 ........................................ ANC5669 WA 23R362 255166 ........................................ ARA2436 WA 23R372

2004 CHRYSLER 300 K29455 ...........................................699ZCH WA 23K240

2005 CHEVROLET TRAIL BLAZER 1999 PETERBUILT 330 255982 .................. VIN:1GNDT13S952240961 23R363 255430 .........................................B61307A WA 23R373

1996 DODGE CARAVAN K28657 ...........................................076XTY WA 23K241

1987 CHRYSLER LEBARON 1996 TOYOTA AVALON 255172 ........................................ 710-MZG WA 23R364 255977 .......................................... 867YCR WA 23R374

2002 DODGE DURANGO K28346 .........................................570WHH WA 23K242

1991 FORD BRONCO 1995 TOYOTA CAMRY 256055 ........................................ ASK9406 WA 23R365 256068 ...........................................822ZQS WA 23R375

2004 FORD TAURUS K28627 .........................................AKA8904 WA 23K243

1993 FORD CROWN VICTORIA 1996 TOYOTA COROLLA 255920 .........................................04GVWN WA 23R366 255908 .........................................AFV0599 WA 23R376

1997 GEO PRISM K29437 ...........................................770ZVC WA 23K244

2003 FORD CROWN VICTORIA 1990 WESTERN 29’TRAILER 255168 ...........................................394YYK WA 23R367 255098 ...........................................3627UT WA 23R377

1993 GMC SAFARI K28673 .........................................AEL3541 WA 23K245

1989 FORD MUSTANG 255169 ..........................................AIX0735 WA 23R368

2000 LEXUS ES300 K29480 ...........................................867XBH WA 23K246

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24,362

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RV GARAGE 24’ 24’x 38’x 14’ Concrete Included!

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13,905

12,854

185mo.

L-SHAPE 2 CAR GARAGE & SHOP 20’x 40’x 8’ w/20’x 10’x 8’ 20’ Concrete Included!

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23,922

21,369

307mo.

DELUXE GARAGE w/LOFT 24’x 36’x 16’ Concrete Included!

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4” Concrete floor w/fibermix reinforcement & zip-strip crack control, (1) 10’x14’ & (2) 10’x7’ raised panel steel overhead doors, 3’ x 6’8” PermaBilt door w/self-closing hinges & stainless steel lockset, (4) 4’x3’ double glazed vinyl windows w/screens, 24’x12’ 50# loft w/L-Shaped staircase, 3’ steel wainscoting, 18” eave and gable overhangs, 10’ continuous flow ridge vent.

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City to reach out to Korean community Dec. 11

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The city of Federal Way will hold its quarterly meeting to reach out to the Korean community on Dec. 11. The meeting helps Korean residents stay informed about what is happening at City Hall and provides a forum for residents to share their thoughts and ideas with city leaders. The meeting will include brief updates and presentations by the mayor and city departments and discussion with those in attendance. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11 at the Federal Way City Hall in the City Council Chambers.

The annual Halloween We Scare Hunger food drive in Federal Way netted 7,700 pounds of food for the Federal Way Multi-Service Center food bank. Prior to the event, more than 300 students and community members attended a pump up rally at Town Square Park. Canned food was collected during trick-or-treating, as well as during a week-long food drive. More than 1,300 cans of food were collected by students at Truman High School’s Life Prep Flex/ Career Academy. The Federal Way Kiwanis Club supported the event.

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Department is utilizing staff or even volunteers to remove these markings, then those are resources being wasted on a trivial cause. These high school students and running groups have been allowed to paint these markings up and down the trials with no sign of punishment and it’s likely they will continue to do so out of habit. So what should the city do? The city’s code enforcement personnel could issue vandalism citations to these groups, if the city keeps track of who uses the trails for any given event.

And running groups can be educated to use removable markings, including spray chalk or paper arrows with non-toxic adhesive that disintegrate from wear (a simple Google search for “route arrows” should give you some options). Q: Mr. Federal Way, are you glad the city moved its annual tree lighting this year from The Commons mall to Town Square Park? A: None of your business.

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Christ, the Savior is Born: Begin the Christmas season with Nativity displays from around the world, artwork from the life of Jesus Christ, local musical ensembles, and family activities from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5 at The Church of JESUS CHRIST of LatterDay Saints, 34815 Weyerhaeuser Way S. Guests are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item for the Multi-Service Center Food Bank. For more information contact Richard Mitchell at richmit8@ gmail.com, call 253-839-4114 or visit www.facebook.com/fwstakenativity.

Pup Photos With Santa: Get a photo of your dog with Santa from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6 at Petco, 31419 Pacific Highway S. Cost is $9.95 for a 4x6 framed photo. For more information contact Sally Hurst at info@ parkpals.org or call 253-946-0980. Knight Life: Join Knights of Veritas for an exciting interactive program which includes swordfighting, facts and fun at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6 at the Federal Way Library, 34200 1st Way S. For more information visit www.kcls.org or call 253-838-3668. Christmas Open House: Join the Historical Society of Federal Way from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6 at the Steel Lake Park Annex, 2645 S. 312th St. Refreshments will be served.

December 7

Community Choir Christmas Festival: Choirs from St. Luke’s Lutheran, Steel Lake Presbyterian, Grace Lutheran and St. Vincent de Paul will perfom advent and Christmas music at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 30525 8th Ave. S. Choirs will be accompanied by piano, organ, brass and guitar. Free will donation will be collected for King County Multi-Service Center. Holiday Concert-Winter Wonders: The Federal Way Symphony’s annual holiday concert features festive favorites and classical selections from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7 at St. Luke’s Church, 515 S. 312th St. Tickets available at the door. For more information contact Anna at anna@federalwaysymphony.org or call 253-529-9857.

December 10

Multicultural Book Group: Group will meet to discuss the book, The Boys in the Boat by Daniel Brown at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10 at the Federal Way Library, 848 S. 320th St. For more information call 253-839-0257. Opera Preview-Tosca: This free lecture will feature speaker Norm Hollingshead and will begin at 7 p.m. on Wedensday, Dec. 10, at the Federal Way Library, 34200 1st Way S. For more information visit www. kcls.org or call 253-838-3668. Computer Class Open House: Visit this free open house to meet instructors, visit the computer lab, and get questions answered from 1 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10 at the Federal Way Senior Center, 4016 S 352nd St. For more information contact Steve Sandberg at steve_fwsc@hotmail.com or call 253-838-3604. federalwaysenior-

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Young Living Introductory Class: Learn about the benefits of essential oils from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11, at the Federal Way Library, 34200 1st Way S. For more information contactJean Matthew at scents4balance@ outlook.com or call 253-661-2836. Tool Library Organizing Meeting: The City of Federal Way is inviting residents to discuss the creation of a local tool library from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11, at City Hall, 33325 8th Ave S. For more information about the meeting contact Jeanette Brizendine-Jurgensen at recycle@ cityoffederalway.com or call 253835-2771. For more information on tool libraries, please review the Tool Library Starter Kit FAQs at sharestarter.org/tools/ A Christmas Carol Play: The Hampstead Stage Company will perform at at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11 at the Federal Way 320th Library, 848 S. 320th St. appropriate for children ages 5 and older accompanied by an adult. For more information visit www.kcls.org or call 253-839-0257.

December 12 & 14

An American Christmas: Federal Way Chorale presents, “An American Christmas,” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday Dec.12 and 6:30 p.m. on Sunday December 14 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 515 S. 312th. Admission $15-$18, children under 18 are free. For more information e-mail fwchorale@q.com or call 253-205-3326.

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from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13 at Highline College 2400 S. 240th St. Des Moines in building 8. Tickets are $10 and inlcude dinner and wine. For more information contact Madison Gridley at mgridley@highline.edu or call 206-592-3312. Christmas for Kids: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church will host a Bible school event for children ages 3-10 from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 13 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2021 S. 260th St. Des Moines. To register call the church at 253-839-0731 or register online at www.htlc-wa.org.

December 14

Jazz LIVE at Marine View: Michael Powers will perform his Holiday Jazz concert from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 14 at Marine View Church, 8469 Eastside Dr. NE, Tacoma. For more information contact Jim Foster at Jimfoster@ harbornet.com or call 253-2299206.

December 15

Afternoon Film Series: The movie, “Hoosiers,” starring Gene Hackman will begin at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec.15 at the Federal Way 320th Library, 848 S. 320th St. For more information visit www. kcls.org or call 253-839-0257.

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Mayor boasts economic growth, Council approves biennial budget BY SARAH KEHOE skehoe@fedwaymirror.com

he Federal Way City Council unanimously voted in favor of the 2015-2016 biennial budget, in which there were no new taxes and positions added in the Community Development, Public Works and the Police departments. Mayor Jim Ferrell said the purpose of the budget was to spawn economic growth in the city. “I’m really gratified that after months of work and collaboration we were able to get a great budget that truly reflects the priorities of the city of Federal Way for the next two years,” Ferrell said. “The city is hitting it on all cylinders.” The biennial budget is $107.6 million in 2015 for all funds and $106.4 million in 2016. The General Fund is $42.3 million in 2015 and $45.0 million in 2016. Ferrell announced this is the first time in years the city has been able to have a structurally balanced budget. “We are adding key services to make sure our community needs are met, while at the same time being fiscally prudent,” Ferrell said. “This budget is truly a victory for the city.”

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Since the city discussed their budget at the last meeting, they have received a Transportation CIP project grant at $363,200, a self-insurance claim totaling $635,000 and decided to purchase a vacant retail site for $8.2 million. The lot will be part of a new Town Center at the southwest corner of South 316th Street and 23rd Avenue. The City Council said they will make payments of $64,000 twice a year for three years. Ferrell pointed out the city is not dipping into the biennial budget to pay for the site. “We are not even dipping into our emergency reserves,” he said. “Getting this property was a bold move, but I believe it will be pivotal in creating job growth and revenue for the city. It’s a bold move, but it is my job to make sure we are taking charge of our destiny.” The mayor pointed out the budget will use $700,000 in park development and mitigation funds to renovate the regional Lakota Park at Lakota Middle School. Plans to invest in the park were stalled during the last few years due to the Great Recession. Money will also be used for the parks maintenance crews, as they maintain

more than 30 of the city’s parks. The budget will allow the city to hire Tim Johnson, the Economic Development director and his supporting staff, and the future executive director of the Performing Arts and Conference Center. The budget accounts for $200,000 given toward specialized inspection and plan review in the Community Development Department and the hiring of three full-time employees in the building and planning divisions. Public Works is receiving a new development services manager, a street systems manager, a surface water management inspector and maintenance worker. There will also be a snow and ice brine production and storage facility to improve snow removal in the city. The budget also allows for the city attorney’s office to be restructured to include a domestic violence advocacy service, while the Finance Department will be able to add a full-time employee for various services. “There’s a lot of growth happening in Federal Way and a lot of excitement occurring,” Ferrell said. “People are really starting to invest in our community and our future looks bright.”

the year recently at the University of Washington, Tacoma. Students Allen Lunde and Alyssa Yun placed first in duo interpretation, Ally Lee won novice humorous interpretation, Jerod Obiya won novice dramatic interpretation and Becca Young won

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Washington tops nation again in new boardcertified teachers FROM STAFF REPORTS

For the second consecutive year, Washington has the largest group of new national board certified teachers, according to numbers released this week by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. A total of 946 Washington teachers achieved their certification this year, which nearly doubles last year’s first-place ranking of 516 new board-certified teachers.

That maintains the state’s fourth-place, nationwide, in the total number of boardcertified teachers (8,285). Federal Way Public Schools was recognized amongst the top 10 school districts, with 26 new board-certified teachers. “The National Board certification process promotes teacher leadership,” said Randy Dorn, superintendent of public instruction. “The commitment these teachers have made to their profession is an integral part of raising the quality of teaching in Washington and making a difference students can feel in the classroom.” Washington’s investment in the National Board program is critical to its success. The state’s conditional loan program helps candidates pay for the cost of certifi-

cation. Loans are repaid using the bonuses teachers earn after becoming certified. Half of these new board-certified teachers participated in the loan program and will pay back $506,000 into the revolving fund so that money can be made available to new candidates. A joint effort led by the Office of the Governor, the Washington Education Association, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Center for Strengthening the Teaching Profession, as well as to broad bipartisan support in the state Legislature, has led to a rapid increase in NBCTs in Washington. Gov. Jay Inslee acknowledged the dedication of the new board-certified teachers. “Congratulations to all of this year’s

newly certified teachers,” Inslee said. “Washington’s national board certified teachers are doing outstanding work in some of our highest need schools and in STEM, and have really set the standard for what outstanding teaching looks like.” In 2007, the state Legislature passed a bill that awards a $5,000 bonus to each board-certified teacher. T eachers can receive up to an additional $5,000 bonus if they teach in “challenging” schools, which are defined as having a certain percentage of students qualify for free and reduced-price lunch (50 percent for high schools, 60 percent for middle schools and 70 percent for elementary schools).

Couple celebrates 70th anniversary Mirror has openings for editorial board

Ed Nitsche and Delores Davison celebrated 70 years of marriage. Contributed photo

husband was in Japan. They all reunited in Seattle and decided to follow the trend and move to the suburbs in the early 1950s. Their first stop was Burien, then

n March 2011, The Mirror formed the editorial board with the purpose of bringing together community members of the greater Federal Way area to address important issues. The board has written a number of editorials, discussed hot topics, endorsed campaigns, and addressed specific referendums. The board consists of five community members along with the editor and publisher of the Mirror. Three of these positions are due to expire in March 2015. Should you want to be considered for a seat

for one of these openings, please email publisher@ federalwaymirror.com with a short statement as to why you want to be involved and why you should be selected. Before applying for this position, please consider the following: • Board members will represent a range of backgrounds, both political and socioeconomic. • You must be keenly aware of the issues in Federal Way. • You must be openminded and have the ability to listen and discuss multiple points of view. Rudi Alcott

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Ed Nitsche and Dolores Davison were married November 19, 1944. Both teenagers (age 17 and 15, respectively), and contrary to statistics, their marriage has lasted 70 years. They met at the Rollerbowl Skating Rink on Aurora Avenue and married in Seattle. They honeymooned way out of town in Redondo. Back then there was a Ferris wheel, a huge roller skating rink, a bowling alley and a carnival atmosphere. They lived in Seattle on Queen Anne for the first few years of their marriage until a pregnant Dolores Davison moved to Long Beach, California to live with her parents while her

Des Moines before settling in Federal Way. They had three children, Brenda, Susan and Ed Jr. Unique to this couple is their longstanding love since they were teenagers. Despite little money or education, they were able to travel extensively (in part due to Dolores Davison’s job with United Airlines), watch their children succeed, and then grow old together. Ed Nitsche retired from the U.S .Postal Service 30 years ago. They have three grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren and one great-great granddaughter. They continue to live on their own in Federal Way and Ed Nitsche even drives to the store most days.

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AAA Federal Way kicks off Soap for Hope campaign FROM STAFF REPORTS

It’s more than just a bar of soap. It’s about providing an opportunity for those in need to have a fresh start to their day and maybe even a personal boost to their self image this holiday season. AAA Washington recently kicked off its seventh annual Soap for Hope donation drive to collect toiletry items for local shelters, food banks and other charitable organizations across Washington and northern Idaho, which will run through Dec. 31. Donations may be dropped off at the Federal Way AAA store located at 2122 S. 314th St. Donations made at the Federal Way store will benefit the Federal Way Community Caregiving Network. For more information, including a list of recipient charities, visit www.aaa.com/ SoapForHope. As a result of the generosity of local businesses, community partners and members, AAA Washington has collected nearly 500,000 toiletry items for local charities the past six years, and distributed more than 8,700 pounds of donations last year alone. “The program has really taken flight the last several years, allowing us to really make a difference for those in need in our local

communities,” said Denise Ligman, Federal Way AAA store manager. “With the holiday travel season right around the corner, it’s a great opportunity for travelers to bring back a few items to donate.” Scan your cabinets and gather items from your last trip, including unused and unopened hotel shampoos and soaps. Donations of new, full- and sample-size toiletry items such as conditioner, deodorant, toothpaste and toothbrushes are accepted at all AAA office locations in Washington and northern Idaho. “There are people and families in our community that directly benefit from the generosity of others that donate,” said Ligman. “It’s really the small luxuries that make a big difference around the holiday season.”

Women’s Club of Federal Way luncheon FROM STAFF REPORTS

The Women’s Club of Federal Way will hold a luncheon at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 17 at the Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club. The club’s local Dickens Carolers a cappella quartet, two ladies in luxurious Victorian velvet and two gents in handsome tailcoats and top hats, will sing holiday favorites to the group in four-part harmony. Newcomers are welcome. The cost is $15. For reservations, call 253-927-2766.

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