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SPORTS | 2013 year in review for Federal CALENDAR | Curbside holiday tree collection coming your way [11] FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2013 | 75¢ Way sports [18]
Big changes ahead for Federal Way in 2014 Mayor-elect moves police chief to new position
New Mayor Jim Ferrell to take Federal Way driver’s seat By Carrie Rodriguez
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im Ferrell didn’t smoke. A self-described straight-laced student, Ferrell had a list of things he didn’t do — sticking up for his fellow students at Yelm High School wasn’t one of them. So when Ferrell lost the election for junior class president, he dusted off the devastation of losing and found a new way to help students. “I didn’t smoke, I didn’t drink — very straight-laced. But there were a lot of kids who wanted to smoke in high school,” recalled Ferrell, now 47. “So here’s this little square who was a good student and an athlete and I become this proponent of a smoking area at school and making sure there was a demarcation.” Ferrell began attending and speaking up during school board meetings. “We really started making progress on this smoking area and people really started noticing and I took on other issues in regard to bullying and curriculum development,” he said. “So even though I’d lost this position for junior class
Federal Way Mayor-elect Jim Ferrell is changing the city’s management structure, moving current Federal Way Police Department (FWPD) Chief Brian Wilson to a new position as chief of staff, Brian Wilson he announced in a press release Monday. Wilson will be replaced, on an interim basis, by current FWPD Deputy Police Chief Andy Hwang. “I am pleased that our directors have all agreed to continue working for the community,” said Ferrell in the release. “City staff has done tremendous work to provide high-quality services to the community, even during difficult recessionary years. That’s an indication of the quality of the management team, as well, and it’s important to keep this team together.” Wilson said he was pleased to be Ferrell’s chief of staff. [ more CHIEF, page 7 ]
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Mayor-elect Jim Ferrell recently toured the city of Federal Way’s Public Works maintenance yard and facilities as he gears up to take over the mayor’s office on Jan. 1, 2014. chris carrel, City of Federal Way president, I became even more involved in reform in the school.” By his senior year, he ran again for student body president and he won. “I just remember that moment because I had been on the outside for so long and then walking up to the podium in this little theater in Yelm High School and all of a sudden I’m like, wow, now it’s on me. Now I’ve got to figure out what
we’re going to do and I just remember that transition,” recalled Ferrell, who will officially take his new seat as mayor of Federal Way on Jan. 1, 2014. “I’m in that moment now.”
From Federal Way to football Ferrell has fond memories of growing up in Federal Way, where his family owned a horse farm.
As a boy, he played with his identical twin brother Jeff in the Hylebos Creek, once “catching” a salmon. “I have this distinct memory of grabbing this huge fish by the gills, dragging it all the way up to the house and … my mom goes, ‘Oh my God, what is this,” Ferrell laughed during a recent interview at the Black Bear Diner. “What we didn’t realize was this fish had come upstream to spawn. So
here’s this dead fish on the side of the stream and we thought we caught it.” His father died of a heart attack at the age of 43 when Ferrell was 9 years old. He later moved with his mother and three siblings to Yelm, where he became captain of the football team and graduated from Yelm High School in 1985. When his goals of getting into West Point didn’t pan [ more MAYOR, page 12 ]
Federal Way’s top 10 news stories of 2013
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The year 2013 was another remarkable one for Federal Way. From fatal shootings that shocked the community, to the city moving forward on an ambitious project that many hope will revitalize the city’s economy, Federal Way saw it all in 2013. Here are the top 10 sto-
ries from 2013, as compiled by The Mirror’s editorial staff: 1. Pinewood Village apartment shooting: In one of the deadliest incidents in Federal Way history, 27-year-old Dennis Clark III fatally shot his girlfriend, Justine E. Baez, in her apartment at the Pinewood Village Apartments in April. Clark,
attempting to flee the scene, was confronted by two men: Ceasar A. Valdovinos, 23 and 47-year-old Bradley Fischer. Clark fatally shot both men. He also killed 62-year-old Roland L. Scobee inside his apartment while Scobee attempted to call 911. Federal Way Police Department officers then shot and killed Clark. [ more 2013, page 13 ]
A memorial site at the Pinewood Village apartments honors four victims who were shot and killed in April. file photo
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Police Blotter Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: Employee thief: At 12:13 a.m. on Dec. 22 in the 1700 block of South Commons, it was reported that an employee of a popular department store was discovered to have stolen approximately $1,200 in cash from the store’s registers over the course of December. At the time of the suspect’s arrest, $75 of stolen money was discovered on the suspect’s person, along with numerous merchandise from the store. Stolen vehicle recovered: At 8:48 a.m. on Dec. 22 in the 100 block of South 348th St., police encountered a stolen vehicle while patrolling. Police contacted
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Can we afford the PACC? Since when have the people of Federal Way given the City Council the go-ahead on the Performing Arts and Conference Center (PACC)? With the sped-up vote at the December Council meeting, it appears they are determined to move forward with this project. If we were to have a vote of Federal Way citizens, the people would make a thought-out decision on the PACC proposal. The idea of a PACC is sound but there
News items you may have missed in 2013 Here is some of the news you may have missed this year: • For those of you who think our government spends money on questionable projects, check out the British. They released a report on whether or not fictional agent 007 James Bond had a drinking problem. As if the speeding, car crashers, gambling and shooting up neighborhoods all over the world wasn’t a clue. They decided he should seek help, although they seemed to admire his “stamina.” Love British humor. • “Chippers Jewelry,” odd name for jewelry store where employees are so careful with the delicate items. But they also do repairs. • And the Gates Foundation doesn’t spend all its money on education. According to the New York Times, the foundation just awarded 11 winners $100,000 each for ideas on how to design the condom of the future. The new ideas include “shape memory” and “pull tabs.” Researchers have all the fun, and The Mirror columnist Amy Johnson gets all the best topics. • In the recent race for Mayor, Skip Priest held a fundraiser that was hosted by my kind of group - “Aging Solutions.” • “People don’t understand, this (Washington) is my dream job,” said Washington football Coach Steve Sarkisian. That was just before he left to take the USC job. • In most areas, recycling has long since passed being a controversial issue. Not so in Island County. When Republicans gained a
majority on the county board of commissioners, they decided to cancel the program - on Earth Day. • New term for behavior that employees can’t do in the workplace that should be added to the Federal Way Human Resources manual: “be in direct mode,” meaning “not Cary Grant.” • Commenting on why crime was up, one city official said, “Crime is up because we asked more people to report crime.” Ah … think that one through. • While discussing a $65,000 expenditure for the Performing Arts and Conference Center (PACC), a Federal Way City Council member said, “The city has spent more money on other things that have never gone anywhere.” Really? That certainly improves my confidence. • Under things the Federal Way school board may have thought but probably didn’t say aloud, “Let’s take a couple of trips, who’ll notice?” • “What do you mean poor people don’t like the PACC and the patron room? They can use it too.” PACC supporter. • Associated press story: “Republicans hope to reach out to blacks.” Another story the same week: “Southern University sororities still segregated.” • The political quip of the year goes to Mirror Publisher Rudi Alcott. After watching angry exchanges between the candidates for commissioner of South King Fire and Rescue that bordered on calling each other liars, and con[ more ROEGNER, page 9 ] Bob Roegner
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verybody has to have some New Year’s resolutions. Here are mine to the community of Federal Way. I agree to become a better father and husband. These 70hour work weeks are getting in the way of my pot toking, cigarette smoking, alcohol-induced, casino-hopping binges. Working too much is just immoral and fattening. I agree to quit manufacturing all of the bad news in Federal Way. It is, after all, totally my fault for all of the school board trips, sign gate debacles and police and fire district sexcapades. The mind control divining rods I installed in West Campus are working too well and have brought the mayor, both chiefs and the superintendent completely under my control. Full disclosure. I recently sold this technology to every other news outlet in the world, including FOX news. This check made the Mega Millions look like chump change. I would return this but I have already cashed the check. Sorry. I agree to start supporting other sports teams. As a lifetime fan of the Denver Broncos, Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Indiana Hoosiers, they are not getting the job done. None of these teams have brought a championship home since the mid-1990s. So, let’s hear it for the Seahawks, the Cougs and Purdue. After all, their successes are legendary if you consider zero a number like I do. Here’s a tidbit for you. Why is it better to watch a football game at Century Link instead of Mile High? The championship banners don’t get in your line of sight. I agree to continue to meet “the boys” at McDonald’s on most mornings on my way in to work, in spite of all of the other Federal Way crazies who also show up there. In the year-and-a-half I have been doing this, the Federal Way Police Department has been called so many times that most of the cops join us for coffee. I’m kidding. I wish. So here’s to you Dick, Ray and Cecil. Anybody taking odds on who gets mugged first? Even money it will be me. I agree to disclose who Mr. Federal Way is. So here goes. It is … none of your business.
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To submit an item or photo for publication: email editor@federalwaymirror.com. Letters may be edited for style, clarity and length. is much concern over the overall costs of the building and the following maintenance cost. Can we afford a Benaroya Hall-type facility, when we have competing venues in nearby cities of Auburn, Tacoma and Kent? After raising your family, paying for housing, quality schools, transportation, safety in our neighborhoods with police and fire protection, there may not be a lot of disposable income to pay for an
expensive venue such as the PACC. Did we support higherend grocers like Top Foods and Metropolitan Market when there are lower cost stores in our community? Now those buildings sit vacant. We need to vote on the PACC now before the Council chooses for us. I support the arts, but I deserve a vote on a project of this important size and endeavor in our community.
Andy Larpenteur, 25-year resident of Federal Way
Mr. Federal Way draws erroneous conclusions It’s odd that during the holiday season, Mr. Federal Way should extol the virtues of Scrooge. Mr. Federal Way fantasized about the effects of increasing the minimum wage and falsely concluded that increasing the minimum wage to $15
an hour would lead to a decrease in employment. Fortunately, we have data to disabuse Mr. Federal Way of his erroneous conclusions. Princeton economists David Card and Alan B. Krueger studied the effect of an 18.8 percent wage increase for workers in New Jersey. Neighboring Pennsylvania retained its old minimum wage. Interestingly enough, they compared employment at fast food restaurants. This study, carried out over an 11 month period, was during a recession. The results? No change in relative employ[ more LETTERS, page 9 ]
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Park to include merry-goround for special needs kids by Greg Allmain gallmain@fedwaymirror.com
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Rotary Foundation,” Berger wrote in an email to The Mirror. “Thus, Federal Way Rotary is nearly half way to our $31,000 donation target for the disabled access/AbilityWhirl component of the renovation project, and we expect the remainder to be raised during the ‘Fund-aNeed’ portion of our annual auction gala on Jan. 25.” Steve Ikerd, Parks and Facility manager for the city, said there’s hope this renovation will be another community effort. “We are open to volunteer help in the demo phase from January to February, and some restoration work during March and April,” he wrote in an email to The Mirror. “We have a couple of dates that AmeriCorps is planning to help.” Ikerd indicated that the technical work on the project will begin in March, and will be performed by Leathers Associates, the architect firm designing and overseeing the project. After that phase is done, he noted that there may be the possibility of further volunteer opportunities, such as “drainage work” and “replacing the wood safety chips.” Those interested in helping are encouraged to contact Ikerd at (253) 835-6911 or by email at steve.ikerd@ cityoffederalway.com. before engaging in the full hiring process for a new police chief. Wilson’s new chief of staff position is described as assisting with the “day-to-day management duties,” which Ferrell hopes will allow him to “focus more effort on economic development, regional, state and federal partnerships, and community outreach.”
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ederal Way Public Schools (FWPS) was once again among the top 10 districts in the state for new National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs), helping Washington state be the top state in the country for new NBCTs. Eighteen teachers in the district this year gained the difficult professional certification, bringing FWPS total of NBCTs to 175, something that has district administrators very happy. “I heartily congratulate all those who have achieved National Board certification this year,” said FWPS Superintendent Rob Neu. “The process of preparing for national board certification is rigorous and challenging, and has a positive impact on a teacher’s skills. I’m proud that our district and state supports teachers who are working hard to be the best they can be.” State Superintendent Randy Dorn, in a press release from the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), echoed Neu’s sentiments, saying the teachers themselves say the process helps them become better teachers. “The National Board certification process is rigorous,” said Dorn. “Many of the teachers I’ve talked to said it has made them better teachers. I fully support their efforts and I congratulate them on this achievement.” At the state level, Washington took the top spot for newly certified teachers with 516 in 2013. Overall, Washington ranks fourth for total number of NBCTs in the country, with 7,333. According to OSPI’s statistics, 31.6 percent of all “bonus-eligible”
NBCTs teach in “challenging schools.” Teachers who teach in a “challenging” school - those schools that have between 50-70 percent of students on free or reduced lunch - receive an additional $5,000 bonus on top of an initial $5,000 bonus teachers receive with certification. The board certification process requires teachers to “submit a four-part portfolio and a six-exercise content and pedagogy assessment.” The portfolio is then assessed by a national panel of education peers. Among those who help in this facilitation process are Diane McSweeney, Christine Hroncich and Jolinda Hernandez. The trio hold classes for full candidates once a month, providing “formal instruction about the National Board certification process, orchestrating collaborative work and providing tips for success and feedback on potential portfolio submissions.” The newly certified teachers are: Debra Audet, Brigadoon Elementary; Anthony Blake, Federal Way High School (FWHS); Garret Chan, Lake Grove Elementary; Shannon Houghton, Wildwood Elementary; Julianne Huntsman, Kilo Middle School; Renee King, Valhalla Elementary; Theresa Lee, Kilo Middle School; Ann Modarelli, Brigadoon Elementary; Kimarie Nuez, Green Gables Elementary; Dina Pavlyuk, FWHS; Kristen Pingel, Camelot Elementary; Christian Powers, FWHS; Shannon Rasmussen, Illahee Middle School; Alicia Rogers, Sherwood Forest Elementary; Mary Runions, Star Lake Elementary; Daniel Worcester, Enterprise Elementary; and Cary Zeines, Panther Lake Elementary.
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Q&A with Mr. FW: Milking the grading system cash cow Q
: It’s the end of the year. Mr. Federal Way, what is your opinion on 2013 coming to an end? A: Aside from being a great night to party, New Year’s Eve has always been a time for reflection. A time to look back on the last 12 months and take stock in both the good and the bad things that have happened. Mr. Federal Way’s column started appearing in the Mirror on June 28 and the topics have ranged the spectrum of the ultra-serious to ultra-weird. Some of Mr. Federal Way’s favorite topics during the last year included the “sexting” controversy of a Federal Way police officer, getting invited to a performance of the Federal Way Symphony after admitting that Mr. Federal Way is not
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a fan of the fine arts and opining about a Harvard study that shows eating bacon can cause men to produce lower amounts of healthy sperm. Very provocative stuff. But Mr. Federal Way’s biggest topic during 2013 seemed to be the controversial standards-based grading system that the school district implemented before the school year. Mr. Federal Way milked that cash cow for all it was worth, fielding numerous questions from upset parents. And, in the end, the school board and Superintendent Rob Neu finally relented recently and made
We all know about how Henry Ford paid his ment. Tiny Tim 1, workers well because Scrooge 0. he wanted them to be The argument for raisable to afford his cars. ing the minimum wage Economists study the should be even more persuasive for employers. disparity of income using a measure called the Gini Raising the minimum coefficient. The higher wage leads to more productive employees be- the Gini, the greater the disparity in incomes. cause employee turnover Studies indicate that decreases. Tiny Tim 2, economies grow faster Scrooge 0. when the Gini is low. And interestingly Vacations Planned_reporter copy.pdf 1 11/11/2013 11:09:10 AM This makes sense because enough, sales increase.
changes to the system. Mr. Federal Way would like to think, in some small fashion, that Mr. Federal Way played a little role in bringing about the change. At least that’s what Mr. Federal Way tells himself. It’s been a blast writing the Mr. Federal Way column every week. It’s actually a lot harder than Mr. Federal Way thought it would be when Mr. Federal Way agreed to pen the column. Mr. Federal Way hopes everyone had a joyous 2013 and here’s toasting to an even better 2014. Thanks for reading. putting more money in the hands of the working poor means that they can afford to buy things and that translates into increasing demand. Tiny Tim 3, Scrooge 0. And the argument for increasing the minimum wage gets even better. You see the government supplements the income of the working poor through programs like food stamps.
Q: We have been having a lot of mail theft in our neighborhood lately. It’s very disheartening, especially around the holidays. What can we do to make sure this doesn’t happen anymore? A: There isn’t a lot that’s more cowardly and frustrating as someone stealing your mail. According to the Federal Way Police Department, there is always an uptick in mail theft during the holiday season, which is a shame. A big suggestion would be getting your mail every day. Mr. and Mrs. Federal Way sometimes go days between collecting our mail. Who wants to look at bills every day after work? Also, be sure to directly deposit your outgoing
These are really government subsidies to minimum wage payers like Walmart and McDonald’s. Tiny Tim 4, Scrooge 0. And finally, there is the argument for decency. Why should we stand mute when we see needless poverty?
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mail in a mail slot at the post office or hand it to the letter carrier. Don’t let it sit outside in your mailbox, unattended. And keep a look out for suspicious people in your neighborhood, especially strangers who are rooting around mailboxes. Q: What are Mr. Federal Way’s New Year’s resolutions? A: In all honesty, Mr. Federal Way thinks New Year’s resolutions are for losers. Does anybody ever keep those promises they make themselves in a drunken stupor on New Year’s Eve? Every year, Mr. Federal Way has to listen to all his buddies tell him that they are going to start “going to the gym” or they are going to “start eating better.”
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But a couple weeks later, I see that same guy at the bar eating potato skins with bacon, butter and cream cheese, sipping on a 36-ounce microbrew. “Seems like those New Year’s resolutions are working out nice for you, bro.” So, Mr. Federal Way’s New Year’s resolution is to not make a New Year’s resolution. Q: Mr. Federal Way, what do you do on New Year’s Eve? What is your drink of choice and what types of appetizers do you like? A: None of your business.
Got a question for Mr. Federal Way? Email mrfederalway@federalwaymirror.com Noble-Gulliford, school board members Angela Griffin and Ed Barney – a profound thanks to you for your service and for making Federal Way better. Lastly, thanks to former Editor Andy Hobbs who also made our community better.
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“This young man has served as a ‘handyman’ for years, free of charge for many of his neighbors, as well as many of (my) neighbors who request his help and expertise in fixing many of their Derek Warner problems,” Delores wrote in an email to The Mirror. “His father taught him that
helping others when they can’t help themselves was the noble thing to do. They did it together for years before his father died of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig’s disease). Since his father’s death, nearly four years ago, Derek has carried on his father’s legacy of helping others.” Delores notes that Derek has helped repair washing machines, dryers, garage
doors, water pipes and a myriad of other issues that many encounter in their day-to-day lives. She said Derek also has been integral in helping “a widowed lady” get to doctor’s appointments, the grocery store and has also been a caregiver when that woman fell ill. “(He) has helped eliminate moss from their roofs, repaired (numerous things) over the years, right down
to catching moles in their yards,” Delores noted in her email. Derek was also instrumental in being a caregiver for his father, Vern, for the last 18 months of Vern’s life. “He is always Johnny-onthe-Spot when someone needs him to do whatever it is he can, expecting nothing in return. And he checks in on me every day to help me with anything I need,” she said.
Derek said his selfless giving is just how he was raised by his parents, and that, to him, is just how things should be. “I was raised that way and I don’t expect anything in return,” he said. “I’ve been blessed to be born here, blessed with a good job, blessed with a wonderful family and friends. It’s kind of a karma thing. The more you do, the more you get back in return.”
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Ferrell’s vision Ferrell is currently working out of an office space at the Agency Center Building in Federal Way. He said he hasn’t heard from Priest during his mayoral transition, but “I know he’s really hurt; this is incredibly hard for him.” Ferrell plans to “hit the ground running” when he begins the position next week. He has several ambitious goals but the most challenging one he said will be “bringing the factions of this community together.” “Sometimes elections are about dividing people and trying to get one more vote than the other person,” he noted. “But policy is about addition, it’s about bringing people together and that is something that I’m very attuned to.” In the past, he said residents have expressed concerns that he would fire several city staff if elected as mayor. “I’ve made the decision to keep all of the staff of the city of Federal Way, at least for now,” said Ferrell, who has already changed the city’s leadership structure by implementing a chief of staff position. “I felt it was important for continuity’s sake.” He also plans to establish a marketing plan and make a coordinated effort to recruit businesses and associations to
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Federal Way alumnus, football star Bronzell Miller dies at 42 cancer of the plasma cells, in 2010. After chemotherapy, ne of the best radiation, bone marrow and athletes to stem-cell transever grace plants, he was told the halls at Federal by a doctor in WisWay High School consin last month lost his battle with that he needed endan aggressive form of-life hospice care. of cancer Saturday His first wife, morning. Bronzell Marnie Oliver, took Bronzell Miller Miller, who graduhim in and looked ated from Federal after him for the Way in 1990, died at past two weeks at his ex-wife’s house in Utah. her Utah home. He was 42. Originally from Federal The 6-foot-4, 250-pound- Way, Miller played defener was diagnosed with mulsive end for the University tiple myeloma, an incurable of Utah football team from
1993-94. In 1994, he had 12 sacks and five forced fumbles as Utah finished the season 10-2 and ranked No. 8 in the Coaches Poll. While in Utah the last couple of weeks, Miller was visited by a host of family, friends, fans and old teammates, and he even took a trip to the University of Utah’s new football facility to meet with his former defensive line coach, Kyle Whittingham, who is the current Utah head coach. Earlier last week, after taking steroid medication, his appetite rebounded and he had a surge in energy,
4. Priest caught recovering signs The outgoing Mayor found himself in another odd situation in early October, when it was revealed that he had been caught attempting to recover his campaign signs from the city’s “sign jail” in late September. Surveillance footage showed the mayor recovering the signs from the “sign jail” late at night. Priest said he received an invoice for the campaign signs Sept. 24 and wrote a check for $120 that same day. The city issued Priest a receipt at 11:06 a.m. Sept. 25. Priest provided copies of the receipt and check, but did not have a copy of the invoice. Federal Way Police Department chief Brian Wilson asked the Washington State Patrol to step in and investigate. According to the Washington State Attorney General’s office, an investigation into Priest’s actions is still open. 5. Ferrell elected Mayor Jim Ferrell, a King County prosecutor and longtime member of the Federal Way City Council, will be taking the top spot in city government in 2014, unseating Mayor Skip Priest in the November election. Ferrell took the mayorship with 55.2 percent of the vote, winning in a rematch against Priest. Both men ran for Mayor in 2010, the first year Federal Way had a “strong mayor” form of government. 6. School district grading system Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) administrators and board members got an earful after the school year started. With the district’s third grading system in four years under what’s known as Standards
Based Grading (SBG), students and parents came out of the woodwork to express displeasure at the system once the school year began. According to many, the new iteration of SBG implemented this year allowed for an unusual skewing of grades, which many felt was unfair. After the uproar, the board and district agreed to make changes mid-school year within the framework of SBG, and will continue to work on improvements moving forward into 2014. 7. Global Learning Initiative The district was also under fire late in the year over it’s “Global Learning Initiative” (GLI), a bold plan initiated by Superintendent Rob Neu and administrators to make FWPS a global district, complete with foreign exchange programs that would bring international students to Federal Way, and send Federal Way students overseas.
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[ 2013 from page 1] The incident left the community shaken, and seeking answers as to how this kind of violence erupted here in Federal Way. 2. The Performing Arts and Conference Center The city council’s deliberations over the Performing Arts and Conference Center (PACC) covered most of 2013. From March, when the council gave the go-ahead to spend approximately $355,000 on schematic designs by Lorax Partners, to late November, when the council voted to move ahead with the land-use permit application process, the proposed project has been a conversation piece for both the council and community throughout the entire year. With an estimated price tag of $32 million, which makes it the most expensive project the city has ever undertaken, the PACC looks like it will continue to be a point of debate going forward in 2014, especially as the dissenting votes on the council have increased in recent months. 3. Maloney vs. Priest In an odd episode that seemed to signal the beginning of the end for outgoing Mayor Skip Priest, Council member Kelly Maloney filed a complaint against Priest in May. The complaint stemmed from a conversation that Maloney and Priest had that month, in which Priest is said to have used his “direct mode” with Maloney, which included swearing and raising his voice towards her. An external investigation found no wrongdoing on Priest’s part, although there was some criticism regarding the investigation itself and the manner in which it was conducted.
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Oliver told the Salt Lake Tribune. But then he became extremely tired. Around 11 a.m. Dec. 20, Miller went into a coma and died at 4:30 a.m. the next day. Miller was father to nine children and one stepson. Oliver and Miller established a trust to help cover his end-of-life expenses, including burial, at www. youcaring.com (search Bronzell Miller). A family member is providing flowers, and Oliver asked that those willing to help consider donating to the fund instead. He did not have any life insurance.
As of Monday, $12,345 has been raised. Miller didn’t even play football his senior year at Federal Way, but went on to Eastern Arizona Junior College and played defensive end at the two-year school. He then received a scholarship to play at the University of Utah. Miller played for the Utes in 1993 and 1994, where he received several honors and played in the prestigious East-West Shrine Game and the Freedom Bowl after his senior season. Miller was drafted in the 1995 NFL Draft by the St.
Louis Rams as a linebacker in the seventh round. During the season, he left the Rams to join the Jacksonville Jaguars. He played in a grand total of three NFL games during his career. Following his time with the Rams and Jaguars, Miller joined the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League, where he led his team to the Grey Cup Championship in 1998 as a defensive end. He also played for the Amsterdam Admirals in NFL Europe in 1997 and the Los Angeles Avengers of the Arena Football League in 2001.
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LaVerne Thoennes, 90, of Federal Way, passed away on December 17, 2013. LaVerne was born December 11, 1923 in Salem, Oregon, and lived in Federal Way for nearly 40 years. LaVerne is survived by her husband, Leo, and six children, Sandra Smith (Charles), Patricia Goetschius (Don), Catherine Journey (David), John Thoennes, Mary Kretzschmar (David), and Nancy Henderson (David); nine grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. LaVerne graduated from Willamette University and taught home economics for several years prior to her marriage to Leo. She was an accomplished home maker and volunteered at school and her church. Funeral service will be held Friday, December 27, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Vincent DePaul Church in Federal Way. Please sign the online memorial at www.bonneywatson.com.
Carolyn Mae Robinett Carolyn Mae Robinett, age 86, and 51-year resident of Des Moines Washington, died peacefully in her sleep Thursday morning, December 19, 2013. She is survived by her husband James W. Robinett, and her eight children, Cathleen Goetsch, David Robinett, Patrick Robinett, Jean Roscoe, Mary Moss, John Robinett, Donald Robinett, and Tina Taylor, 19 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and by her brother Donald Bishop. She was a monumental force for good in the lives of her family members, her countless friends and neighbors, and the many children she taught at Woodmont Elementary School. Her funeral services will be held at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Kent, Washington on Monday, December 30, 2013, at 10 am; a reception follows. Viewing and family receiving at 9 am. Donations in her memory can be made to Pregnancy Aid at 730 S 225 St., Des Moines, Washington 98198.
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Decatur basketball to host tournament on Friday and Saturday The Decatur High School boys basketball team is hosting the 2013 Bill Riley Communities Family Holiday Classic on Friday and Saturday. The four-team tournament will feature Decatur, Lakes, Stadium and Emerald Ridge. Lakes will take on Stadium at 6 p.m. Dec. 27 and Decatur and Emerald Ridge will follow at 7:45 p.m. The two losing teams will play for third/fourth place at 6 p.m. Dec. 28 and the winners will play for the championship at 7:45 p.m. Dec. 28.
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The year in Federal Way sports — 2013 UFC Fighter of the Year, numerous high school state championships and Celski wins US title By casey olson sports@fedwaymirror.com
Jan. 10 — UFC: Benson Henderson named “Fighter of the Year” for 2012
Benson Henderson had quite a 2012 and the honors kept rolling in for the Decatur High School graduate as 2013 began. Henderson’s 2012 included winning the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight championship by beating former title holder Frankie Edgar in Tokyo at UFC 144 in February. It continued with August’s unanimous decision over Edgar in Denver and ended with a thrashing of Nate Diaz inside Seattle’s KeyArena in December. The perfect 2012 got even better after Henderson was named UFC. com’s Fighter of the Year. Henderson outdistanced second-place Jon “Bones” Jones, the UFC light heavyweight champion, in the voting. “It’s an honor to be named the Fighter of the Year,” Henderson told Bleacher Report. “When I fight, I want the fans, the media, everybody, to take notice of my fights and enjoy the show.”
Jan. 28 — MLS: Federal Way’s Neagle back with Sounders FC for third time
When the 2013 MLS home openers were announced in December, Lamar Neagle circled March 2 as his first opportunity to return home since the Sounders FC traded the
Jefferson senior Rodrigo Robles holds the Class 4A state championship trophy after the Raiders beat Union, 3-0, in May to win the program’s eighth state title at Puyallup’s Sparks Stadium. file photo Federal Way native to the Montreal Impact during the preseason in 2012. Neagle, a Thomas Jefferson graduate and Federal Way resident, was on the field at CenturyLink Field that night, but it wasn’t with the Impact. The Sounders FC instead brought Neagle back for his third stint with the club in the team’s five-year history in a trade in January, sending an international roster slot to Montreal for the 25-year-old midfielder. “It’s amazing. It’s going to be nice to be able to see my family and be around my little sister and everything like that,” Neagle said. “I know a lot of guys have changed. In the offseason I came back and I connected with a few of the guys so it’ll be a good homecoming.”
Feb. 17 — WRESTLING: Carpio, Lologo and Gleed pin down state titles at Mat Classic
Todd Beamer’s Arian Carpio has her hand raised by the referee after winning the state wrestling title last February inside the Tacoma Dome. file photo
It was a night of redemption for a trio of Federal Way wrestlers in February inside the Tacoma Dome. Beamer’s Arian Carpio, Federal Way’s Luaipou Lologo and Decatur senior Kyle Gleed overcame some wrestling demons to win individual state championships at Mat Classic XXV. Carpio, who rolled through the 2012 season unbeaten until losing in the state championship match last year. The loss to Winlock’s Rachel Archer took away Carpio’s dream of becoming a four-time state girls champion. But the sophomore got to stand atop the podium after pinning Kentridge’s Taylor Lee in the 112-pound title match. The win moved Carpio to 23-0 during the season. The loss to Archer is still Capio’s only defeat during her already-stellar high school career. “This is such a relief,” Carpio said after the match. “I have been work-
ing for this all year. I have been working so hard.” Carpio said that losing the state championship match during her freshman season was the main motivation for her getting back to the Tacoma Dome and winning the elusive state title. “This is a way different feeling than last year,” Carpio said. “This is one of the best feeling I’ve felt in my life and last year was one of the worst.”
May 24 — STATE TRACK: Federal Way makes history, sweep boys and girls championships
It was a very historic weekend for the Federal Way High School track and field team. For the first time in the long and rich history of the program, both the boys and girls proved to be the best of the best in Washington. The Eagle boys, who were dominant all season long and the prohibitive favorites entering the weekend, set a meet record with 90 points during the Class 4A State Track and Field Championships at Mount Tahoma High School. It was far more dramatic for the Federal Way girls. The Eagles won the state team title by the slimmest of margins, 42-41, over divisionrival Curtis. The Federal Way girls got a huge performance from Mariyah Vongsaveng, who was responsible for 33 of the Eagles’ 42 team points. The sophomore won the individual state title in the 100-meter hurdles by running a 14.55 in Tacoma and also finished fourth in the 300 hurdles (44.51). Vongsaveng ran on a pair of relays for Federal Way, including the state-championship in the 4x100. The team of Gabriela Pelogi, Ta’Mara Richey, Vongsaveng and Karis Cameron won the title in the 4x100 relay in a time of 47.85 over
second-place Bethel (48.25). The same foursome was second behind Curtis in the 4x200 in a time of 1:41.95.
May 24 — SOCCER: Jefferson caps undefeated season with 3-0 win in state title game
It was safe to say that the Thomas Jefferson boys soccer program has been the cream of the crop in the state of Washington for a long, long time. It’s even safer to say now. The Raiders won their staterecord eighth title in May with a 3-0 thrashing of the Union Titans at Puyallup’s Sparks Stadium. And all eight of the championships have come in the last 30 years and all have come in the largest classification in the state. “There is nobody even close in the state, 1A, 2A or 3A,” said TJ head coach Dave Hanson. “Nobody. That’s a title pretty much every four years. That’s pretty amazing.” The win capped a perfect 19-0-4 season for Jefferson and came 30 years after the program’s first state championship in 1983. “I think being TJ soccer helps our mentality,” senior Matthew Cruz said. “It makes us want to win that much more.” “This feels amazing,” said senior Luis Alvaro Osornio after the win. “There are no words to even describe it. It’s what we’ve been fighting for. I just don’t have the words.”
May 26 — STATE TENNIS: Stewart wins another singles title, TJ has best-ever finish
Mitch Stewart capped a busy weekend by standing on top of the podium once again. The Federal Way High School senior won his second consecutive Class 4A singles championship Saturday at the Columbia Basin [ more review page 19 ]
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Aug. 30 — SPEEDSKATING: Celski wins overall title at U.S. Short Track Single Distance
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J.R. Celski hopes his short track speed skating Nov. 18 — SWIMMING: career peaks in February. Ramey finishes with two That’s when the Federal more titles Way resident hopes to be Federal Way High School participating in his second senior Kenna Ramey Winter Olympic Games in finished up one Sochi, Russia. of the best swimCelski took a ming careers in the step toward Russia history of the state last August when of Washington in he won the overall November. classification title Ramey added two at the United States more individual Short Track Single Kenna Ramey state titles to her Distance Chamalready-full trophy pionships in Salt case by winning the 50-yard Lake City. It was the first freestyle and 100-yard butcompetition of the season terfly. The two championfor Celski. He won the 500-meter and 1,500-meter ships were Ramey’s fourth and fifth during her career races during the champifor the Eagles. onships and also finished Ramey’s state champisecond in the 1,000, securonship time in the 50 free ing a World Cup spot in all was the second-fastest ever three events. recorded in state history. The top-two finishers in Ramey won the race in a each of the three distances time of 22.96, which was automatically qualified for also an automatic Allthe U.S. World Cup team. American time. “I didn’t want to risk too It was the third conmuch,” he said about the secutive year that Ramey 1,000 final. “Now is not
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