federal way mirror, december 24, 2011
DESCRIPTION
December 24, 2011 edition of the Federal Way MirrorTRANSCRIPT
BY ANDY HOBBS
Th e pastor of a Federal Way church is slowly recovering from critical injuries he suff ered aft er a UPS truck pinned him to a tree.
Mark Haukaas is expected to survive following the accident, which took place about 7:45 p.m. Dec. 14 in the 36000 block of 1st Avenue South. Th e Federal Way resident was working part time as a UPS helper, delivering packages for the Christmas season.
Th e UPS truck reportedly went over an embankment, eject-ing Haukaas before pinning him against a tree for nearly 40 minutes. Rescue crews had to use
the jaws of life. Th e truck’s driver suff ered minor injuries, according to a police report.
Th e Federal Way Police De-partment’s major accident team responded to the incident and is conducting an investigation. Th e cause of the accident has not been reported at this time.
Haukaas, 53, has been un-dergoing multiple surgeries at Harborview Medical Center. His injuries include two collapsed lungs, three broken ribs, mul-tiple broken bones in his face, a fractured wrist and a cracked ver-tebrae in his neck, said longtime friend Margaret Sackett.
“He is going to be OK. We think he’s going to live, but he has
a really long way to go,” Sackett said, noting hopeful signs of recovery. “He recognizes when people are there he has been alert at times.”
On Saturday, he was alert enough to ask for his wife, Leeza. Th e couple has been married since July 2010.
“He realized his wife was there, and he held her hand for 10 min-utes,” Sackett said. “He would not let go of her hand.”
About a year and a half ago, Haukaas founded Maranatha Grace Assembly in Federal Way. Th e church has about 25 mem-bers and meets at Lakota Middle School. Don Tuggle will help lead
F E D E R A L W A Y
.comMIRROR
VOL.
13, N
O. 40
5DI
VISI
ON O
F SOU
ND P
UBLI
SHIN
G
YOU’LL LIKE WHAT YOU SEE IN THE MIRROR | 50¢ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2011
OPINION | Hobbs: Federal Way TV guide [4] Firearms Lawyer: Rights to self-defense [4] Letters: School grading system [4]
[ more PASTOR, page 2 ]
Pastor clings to life after UPS truck crash
Mark Haukaas and his wife, Leeza, on their wedding July 17, 2010. COURTESY PHOTO
BY GREG ALLMAIN
Federal Way Public Schools seeks approval of an Equipment, Programs and Operations (EPO) levy to continue taxpayer funding for basic education across the district.
Th e district also seeks approval for a capital levy aimed at rebuilding Federal Way High School, along with revamping play-grounds at several elemen-tary schools.
Both levy proposals will depend on Federal Way voters in a February special election.
Sally McLean, assistant superintendent of fi nancial services, re-iterated the need the district has for the levies during the school board meeting Dec. 13.
McLean broke down what the approximately $45 million EPO levy does, and shared an additional com-ponent of the capital levy.
“Almost 80 percent of that $45 million is spent on what we would consider basic education,” McLean said of the EPO levy. “About 11 percent of our total EPO levy goes to support
School funding: More info on 2 levy proposals
[ more SCHOOLS, page 2 ]
BY GREG ALLMAIN
Tanner Weber, a Lance Corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves and a 2005 graduate of Federal Way High School, is experiencing his fi rst holiday season deployed.
Weber, currently stationed in Delaram, Afghanistan, says it’s hard to be away from home, but fi nds the support from home, and the support of his fellow soldiers, to be more than enough.
“It’s hard to be deployed during the holidays,” Weber said on the
phone from Afghanistan. “Espe-cially not being around friends and family. It’s weird having a Christmas in a place that’s foreign. Luckily, we’ve got a good group of guys here to celebrate it.”
Weber said the buildings at his base in Delaram have decorations,
and that the mess hall has Christ-mas trees. He and fellow soldiers recently received stockings to help increase their holiday cheer. Along with all those reminders of the holidays, Weber says the occa-sional holiday song pops up on his
Soldier spends holidays deployed
[ more SOLDIER, page 8 ]
Kevin and Pam Houck take their Christmas lights
seriously. The Federal Way couple decorate their home at 32540 42nd Place SW with up to 45,000 lights.
Kevin even decorates his neighbors’ houses,
with their blessing, bringing the grand total to almost 85,000 lights.
Over the past 19 years the Houcks have lived in
their house, the setup has grown a little larger.
Installation begins around mid-October, and they turn on the
lights on the fi rst Friday in December. The lights
will stay on through New Year’s Day.
ANDY HOBBS, The Mirror
Look out, Griswolds
[2] www.federalwaymirror.comDecember 24, 2011
*The above discounts are only available for items at the Warehouse Clearance Store. The regular Christine Alexander Outlet store is open,but this location and our other outlets in Woodburn, Oregon and Anthem, Arizona are not included in this special sale.
Christine Alexander, Inc.
Come see us daily after Christmas for these discounts*:
Don’t miss the Big Sale!
Eat your favorite foods with confi dence!
AzonicCustom Dentures
Custom Onsite Dental Services• “All on 4” Prosthetics• Full & Partial Dentures• Implant Attachments• Precision Attachments• Relines & RepairsCall Today and Save Money Now!
(253) 833-18341340 M Street SE, Suite D
Auburn, WA 98002
www.AzonicDentures.com
Thomas E. Hauser, L.D, D.P.D.Licensed Denturist
547878
students with special needs. Eight percent goes to support transportation, and 2 percent of that goes to support our English Language Learner (ELL) program.”
Calling those numbers the big view of the EPO levy, McLean then shared a more specific breakdown of EPO funds and how they relate to programs throughout the district and the district’s overall budget.
“23 percent of what we consider basic education, or what we see that we operate on a day-to-day basis, $34.3 million is coming from the EPO levy,” McLean said. “One way to think about that…is that almost one in four of our employees is paid for out of the EPO levy.”
The EPO levy covers 20 percent of the total special education services budget
for the district, McLean said. Along with that, $3.2 million goes toward transportation, which is approximately 44 percent of the district’s transporta-tion budget.
The aforementioned ELL program gets $1 million from the EPO levy, representing almost one-third of that program’s total budget.
Playgrounds With the $60 million
construction levy mostly going toward the rebuild-ing/remodeling of Federal Way High School, McLean said some of the money will be earmarked to help with play structures and play areas at 19 of the dis-trict’s elementary schools.
Nine schools are the top priority: Lake Doloff, Silverlake, Camelot, Mark Twain, Olympic View, Wildwood, Nautilus, Rainier View and Sher-wood Forest.
“The top nine, we are looking at resurfacing and play structure replace-ments,” McLean said.
The remaining 10 schools — Adelaide, Briga-doon, Enterprise, Green Gables, Lake Grove, Mer-edith Hill, Mirror Lake, Star Lake, Twin Lakes and Woodmont — are slated for playground equipment upgrades if the capital levy is approved.
McLean said there is a fair amount of excitement for these playground proj-ects, citing conversations she’s had with various staff members throughout the district.
The capital levy will run for six years, with the replacements and up-grades of the playground equipment and surfaces to be spaced out over the six-year life of the levy.
Both levies will be on the ballot for Feb. 14, 2012. To learn more, visit www.fwps.org/info/levy.
the church while Haukaas recovers. The two have known each other more than 30 years and attended Bible college together.
“I’ve been up there almost every day since last Thursday morning… I’ve seen great improvement each day,” Tuggle said of his friend’s condition. “I asked if he wanted me to take over the church, and he nodded his head and gave me the thumbs sign.”
Tuggle said the church’s congregation will carry on as if Haukaas were there.
“I said, ‘Mark, hurry up and get well so you can come back and take control of the ship,’” Tuggle said. “He’s gonna pull through it. We’ve got faith in God that he’s gonna pull through it.”
A donation fund is being set up at Key Bank locations. People may donate at any branch to the “Mark Haukaas Benefit Fund.” The account number is 470051012123.
[ PASTOR from page 1]
[ SCHOOLS from page 1]
BY GREG ALLMAIN
It was recently an-nounced that Washington was selected as a winner in the Race to the Top Early Learning Chal-lenge federal grant program, meaning the state could see up to $60 million in federal funds over the next four years. The program is aimed at ensur-ing “all children start school ready to succeed.”
A total of 35 states, plus Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, competed for the grant funding. Nine states were chosen to receive the funding to strengthen early learning and development programs.
Bette Hyde, director of the state Department of Early Learning, said this grant is a significant advan-tage to children.
“This incredible opportu-nity means that more than 73,000 children who start
kindergarten in Washing-ton each year will hit the ground running,” Hyde said. “We were bold and ambitious in writing our application, and we will be
equally ambitious as we use these funds to build the early learning system our children deserve.”
The grant funding will be used in three
areas over the next four years:
-ington Kindergarten Inventory of Developing Skills (WaKIDS), which is used to assess a child’s readiness for kindergarten. The states hopes to include all students by school year 2014-15.
states’ quality rating and improvement system, which helps early learn-ing programs improve the quality of care and educa-tion they provide to young children and provides information on quality to
families
professional development system by offering awards and incentives to those who work with and care for young children
Gov. Chris Gregoire feels the awarding of this grant money is recognition that Washington State continues to be among the best at education.
“Washington is a leader in the nation and the fed-eral administration gets that,” the governor said. “Educating our young children is a passion for me and it’s gratifying to see it pay off. With the incredible research happening at the Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences at the Uni-versity of Washington, our nonprofit partner Thrive by Five Washington, and the New Frontiers Innovation partnership with Harvard University, we are making historic progress on helping every child get the start in life they need and deserve.”
Washington nets $60 million for early learning programs
EDUCATION
NEWS
Holiday recycling options for trees and Styrofoam
FROM STAFF REPORTS
There are a number of options available to help dispose of all the extra mess that comes in the wake of the year’s biggest holiday. With big electronics, there always seems to be large, oddly shaped pieces of styrofoam that are impossible to stuff into a garbage or recycling can. The city offers a free drop-off location at City Hall from Dec. 26 to Jan. 13. Only clean white Styro-foam blocks are accepted for recycling — no cups, foam sheeting or other plastics.
Styrofoam is also available for recycling year round at V&G Styro Recycle, 800 43rd St., Renton. Visit www.styrorecycle.com or call (253) 838-9555.
The city offers free pickup of Christmas trees on regular collection days for the
weeks of Dec. 26-30 and Jan. 2-6. The city notes that all ornaments and lights need to be removed, and if a tree is over 6 feet tall, it should be cut in half. Decorated or flocked trees cannot be composted and will be charged as garbage, according to the city.
That disheveled wrapping paper will be collected on regular recycling collection days by the city at no additional charge. If residents experience overflow because of wrapping paper, they can place the dis-carded pare in cardboard boxes, paper bags or durable containers labeled “recycling.”
Food scraps and food-soiled paper can be placed in curbside yard waste con-tainers for compost collection. The city recommends wrapping food scrap items in newspaper or paper bags, or placed in biodegradable bags. Food scraps consist of meat, bones, dairy, vegetables and the like, while food-soiled paper includes napkins, paper towels, pizza boxes and so on.
To learn more about recycling , visit www.cityoffederalway.com/recycling.
Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log:
At 11:49 a.m. Dec. 18 in the 32000 block of 19th Place South, two people were walking their dogs. One of the dog owners claimed that the other’s dog came up and attacked their small dog. According to the small dog owner, the other person’s dog was a pit bull, but according to the police report, the owner said the dog is not a pit bull. The owner of the larger dog said the small dog was off leash and actually attacked their dog. The owner of the larger dog broke up the fight, and suf-fered minor injuries, as did the smaller dog.
At 1:36 p.m. Dec. 13 in the 34000 block of 28th Place SW, a woman reported that some of her jewelry had been stolen. According to the police report, the woman had recently let a friend stay at her house. The friend decided to leave abruptly, at which point the woman became suspicious and dis-covered that some of her jewelry had gone missing.
At 2:03 p.m. Dec. 18 in the 2200 block of South Commons, a suspect attempted to steal over $200 worth of merchandise from Target. According to the police report, the suspect tried to flee on foot, but was quickly apprehended.
At 4:03 p.m. Dec. 18 in the 34000 block of 16th Avenue South, a woman was caught attempting to steal $5.12 worth of merchandise from Wal-Mart. According to the report, she had an existing warrant out for theft, and was promptly booked into the SCORE jail.
At 5:16 p.m. Dec. 18 in the 30000 block of 2nd Avenue SW, a man called to report a missing Smith and Wesson 686. According to the report, the man remembered seeing it in his gun safe back in October. The man believed his step-son might be responsible for the gun being gone from the gun safe.
At 8:02 p.m. Dec. 18 in the 34000 block of 16th Avenue South, a man stole a $20 knife from Wal-Mart. According to the police report, he attempted to flee in a vehicle, but was apprehended.
dog fighting detailsCRIME
ALERTThis week’s…
[3]www.federalwaymirror.com December 24, 2011
ment, investment professionals
home, auto, property, home improvement, inv...AT YOUR SERVICE
AN ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITYReach over 66,000 readers every week
in the Federal Way marketplace andwat
OuCall us to add your name to the list of
s
PRICE REDU
Math Tutoringwith Phillip Choe, Previous Math Teacherat Todd Beamer High School
UCED FROM $224,900 TO
UCED FROM $224,900 TOSchool Math and Colleg
ScSchchohoooolol MaMatathth anandnd CoColllege Prep Math (SAT or ACT)
ollllelegegege PrPrerepep MaMatth (SAT oathth (S(SASATAT orr ACor r ACCTACTT)CT))T)
&&&&Federal WayNear Aquatic [email protected]* MONTHLY BILLING *ILLING *
FREE CONSULTATIONTodayTToTodNSNSUNSSCaCalallll ToTodday!
ULTAUdaUUododdaodadayay!ayay!ay!TATA!TATAy!
A. ROBERTRR E. TT
HOMSON
P E R S O N A L I N J U R Y A T T O R N E Y2 5 3 . 8 3 8 . 3 9 0 6
253-838-3906– 30 years experience– 11 million dollars collected since 1997– 92% of claims settled out of court
– No recovery, no fee (costs only)– Auto accidents, insurance claims
– Slip and fall, wrongful death– Call for free consultation
www.the-sitters.com
Let your pets stay home .... We’ll love them when you have to leave them.
We value your business and look forwardto continuingto help you reach your long-term fi nancial goals.
Doug Legg, AAMSFinancial Advisor204 S. 348th St., Suite 3
Federal Way, WA 98003253-838-3332
www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC
WE HAVE MANYREASONS TO GIVE THANKS
REREAEASEAASOSONONSNS TOTO GIGIVVEIVVE VE THTHAHANKSHAHAAANKANKSKS Surroundyourselfwith style...
yourselfyours
Kitchen Cabinets ~ VanityGranite Counter TopVanity Tops ~ FlooringTile ~ Faucets
Art Sinks ~ Kitchen SinksInstallation Provided
23609 Pacifi c Hwy. S.
609 Pacifi c Hwy. S.Open 7 Days 9am-6pm
Reach over 66,000 readers every week in the Federal Way market-place and watch your business grow. Our readers are your cus-tomers. Call us to add your name to the list of service professionals.
253.925.5565
.com
F E D E R A L W A Y
MIRROR
AN ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY
...AT YOUR SERVICE home, auto, property, home improvement, investment professionals
Pain Relief ...ACUPUNCTURE
Jade River AcupunctureLory Lee, L.Ac.
· Back · Neck · Shoulder · Carpal Tunnel ·· Headache/Migraine · Arthritis · Fibromyalgia ·
· Plantar Fasciitis · Peripheral Neuropathy ·· Knee · Hip · Joint · Muscle ·
Most insurance accepted. 206-455-4172
BUYER’S AGENT
ATTENTION HOMEBUYERS!!You are basically alone in this
holiday marketplace.Sellers are desperate!
Call Joy March Todayat First EXCLUSIVE Buyers Agent, Inc
Not your typical Real Estate Agent!
253-927-2233 [email protected] joymarch.com
Get Lowest Price Now!
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Managing your home is child’s play…
Call Byron Hiller at 253-874-3200cbcdpropertymanagement.com
not
REAL ESTATEThank You to All Our
Past ~ Present ~ & Future Clients~Wishing you a Healthy & Happy
2012!Warmly
& Sincerely~ Tricia & Julie
DENTISTRY
IN-OFFICEBLEACHING SPECIAL!
Call for details!
Get Beautiful Looking Smiles!
Todd G. Yoshino, D.D.S.
Preventative & Cosmetic DentistryRestorative & Periodontal Care
Accepting New Patients! Most insurance accepted33516 9th Ave S, #3, Federal Way
253-815-0441 • dryoshino.comHours: Monday-Thursday 8:00-5:00 Closed Friday
Serving Federal Way families for more than 20 years!
www.edwardjones.comMember SIPC
INVESTMENTS
Doug Legg, AAMSFinancial Advisor33801 1st Way S., Suite 110Federal Way, WA 98003253-838-3332
During this holiday season and every day of the year, we wish you all the best.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
Rissho Kosei-kai of Seattle’s
BUDDHISTLEARNING CENTER
253.945.0024E-mail: [email protected]
28621 Pacifi c Hwy S.Federal Way, WA 98003
Services:English: Sat & Sun 9am
Japanese: Fri - Mon 10amLotus Sutra Lessons:
Wed 7 - 9pm
come worship with us this week
...WORSHIP DIRECTORYReach over 66,000
readers every week in the
Federal Way marketplace
and watch your
congregation grow.
Call us to advertise here.
253.925.5565
IN TIME PG-13 4:55, 9:55MONEYBALL PG-13 12:35, 3:30, 6:40, 9:35COURAGEOUS PG-13 12:30, 3:25, 6:45, 9:40THE IDES OF MARCH R 12:05, 2:30, 5:00, 7:30, 10:00A VERY HAROLD & KUMAR CHRISTMAS 2D R 12:10, 4:50, 9:20A VERY HAROLD & KUMAR CHRISTMAS 3D R 2:35, 7:05
REAL STEEL PG-13 12:25, 3:15, 6:55, 9:45DOLPHIN TALE 2D PG 11:55, 2:25, 7:25PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 3 R 12:00, 4:45, 9:30PUSS IN BOOTS 2D PG 12:15, 5:10, 10:05FOOTLOOSE PG-13 2:15, 7:00PUSS IN BOOTS 3D PG 2:40, 7:35
for post office
The United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) is offering up to a $10,000 reward for anyone who can help provide informa-tion leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual(s) who broke
into the U.S. post office at 32829 Pacific Highway S.
According to the USPIS, the burglary occurred sometime between the late night hours of Saturday, Dec. 10, and early morn-ing hours of Sunday, Dec. 11. The USPIS encour-ages people to call (877) 876-2455 (Option 2) if they have any information. Any information submitted to the tip line will be kept confidential.
[4] www.federalwaymirror.comDecember 24, 2011
Failure of the new grading system
I am writing related to the adoption of the Standards Based Grading system by Federal Way Public Schools.
I attended the recent school board meeting. Th e wide range of the academic backgrounds of the frustrated students who took the time to speak at the Dec. 13 school board meeting dramati-cally illustrated to me the failure of the new grading system.
According to a statement made by Superintendent Rob Neu in the Dec. 17 article published in the
Federal Way Mirror, the principle reasons for the adoption of the new grading system are to de-crease the current 27 percent high school dropout rate and to im-prove the academic performance of college-bound students. I fail to see the connection between the adoption of a complex and diffi cult to implement grading system and an increase in the rate of successful high school gradua-tion. Smaller class size, dedicated teachers, innovative and creative
curriculum, and family support are proven predictors of student success. Th e extensive amount of time that teachers and adminis-trators are devoting to the imple-mentation of the SBG system could be better devoted to more proven ways to engage students and families.
Th e revisions to the grading system announced by Superin-tendent Neu at the recent school board meeting are probably nec-essary to prevent large numbers
of college-bound high school stu-dents from having failing grades recorded on their transcripts. Th e willingness of administrators to address these problems and listen to public comment is laudable.
However, with only three weeks remaining in the fi rst semester, one must wonder how eff ectively and consistently principals and teachers will be able to implement the (optional) grading changes.
Finally, I question the ad-ditional fi nancial cost required
to implement the new grading system. I believe that both the initial purchase setup cost and the annual ongoing support cost of the Global Scholar.com grading soft ware should be public infor-mation. A comparison of the cost of the new grading system with the cost of the old system should also be shared. Th e allocation of additional money and resources to purchase and implement a new grading system seems particularly unwise in the current environ-ment of budget reductions and a shrinking tax base.Joy Werlink, Auburn
(9 a.m., Ch. 7): Popu-lar game show has contestants voting for a pair of levy proposals in February 2012 that benefi t Federal Way schools. Top prizes include an ex-tension of an operating tax that citizens already pay, and an overhaul of the city’s namesake high school.
(10:30 a.m., Ch. 9): Guests include Federal Way Public Schools, which will revise a controver-sial grading system that has baffl ed and frustrated the community for an entire semester. Dr. Phil said of the system, “I can get a rabbit to hug a hound, but I don’t think I can get her to think this is OK.”
(11 a.m., Ch. 4): Long-running series focuses on chil-dren’s holiday charity drives. Special guest stars include the Multi-Service Center, Christmas House and South King Fire and Rescue.
(12:30 p.m., PBS): Bob Vila visits the West Hylebos Wetlands Park to examine the Barker and Denny cabins. Th e lat-ter received much-needed remodeling with help from the Historical Society of Federal Way.
(4 p.m., ESPN): Federal Way Mayor Skip Priest takes on Sound Transit CEO Joni Earl for the grand prize, a piece of the elusive light rail pie that will cost Federal Way taxpayers about $13.5 million per year, the city claims. (warning: profanity, nudity)
(5 p.m., History Channel): Documentary shows the cultural and economic impact of a tribute to veterans in Federal Way. Hosted by Grandpa, who fought in World War II at the Battle of the Bulge.
(7 p.m., Ch. 2): George Clooney stars as Mark “Firearms Lawyer” Knapp, a Fed-eral Way resident who wants a Red Ryder BB
Gun. Despite warnings from family, he almost shoots his eye out.
(10 p.m., Ch. 3): In this crime drama, the department in-stalls dashboard cameras on all police cruisers to provide legal protection for offi cers and citizens.
(11:30 p.m., Ch. 5): Special guest host is Pete
Gonzales, the Federal Way Chamber’s 2011 volunteer of the year, known best as a mentor for youth through the Communities in Schools program. Musical guest: Th e Rolling Stones.
(12 a.m., Cinemax): Th is story of a libertine cheerleader earned two thumbs up from a Federal Way library patron who was caught “re-searching” the fi lm. Also available for free view-ing on library computers across King County.
(2 a.m., Ch. 32): Inside look at Gov. Chris Gregoire, who has defi ed Demo-crat stereotypes with tough budget cuts and proposals such as privatizing the state lottery.
(3 a.m., Channel 10): Hundreds of kids from your kid’s school sing Christmas carols in the school cafeteria. Th is program features your kid, who is the only kid you’re actually watch-ing, and who happens to be the cutest and most talented kid on stage.
Mirror editor Andy Hobbs: [email protected]
Rudi Alcott Publisher: [email protected]
(253) 925-5565
Andy Hobbs Editor: [email protected]
(253) 925-5565
Advertising (253) 925-5565
Classifi ed Marketplace (253) 925-5565
Letters [email protected]
For delivery inquiries
Call (253) 872-6610 or email
31919 1st Ave. S., Suite 101,
Federal Way, WA 98003
.com
F E D E R A L W A Y
MIRROR
A Division of Sound Publishing
OPINIO
NF
ED
ER
AL
WA
Y
Federal Way weekend TV guide
Castle Doctrine: WA tinkers with self-defense law
MIR
ROR
EDIT
ORA
ndy
Hob
bs
EDITORIAL
BOARD
Fire
arm
s Law
yer
Mar
k K
napp
The Mirror’s editorial board members: Rudi Alcott, publisher; Andy Hobbs, editor; Joann Piquette, retired and community advocate; Matthew Jarvis, business owner; Nandell Palmer, author; Bob Dockstader, retired attorney; Mel West, business owner.
Contact the board: [email protected]
Remember the “Craigslist” murder of James Sanders in Edgewood?
In that case, a local hom-eowner was killed by three men and a woman that invaded his home and terrorized his family. Th at case — and others like it — has people in Washington thinking about what happens before, during and aft er a shooting.
Many local armed citizens have attended the Firearms Academy of Seattle. Marty Hayes, a for-mer law enforcement instructor who started the FAS facility in Onalaska, Wash., has a law degree and teaches the law of self-defense, right along-side other practical aspects of shooting.
Marty has been calling the Legislature’s at-tention to a 2005 Washington State Supreme Court ruling that could make it harder for armed citizens to defend ourselves in court in cases involving self-defense.
In the 2005 case of State v. Brightman, the defendant and another man got into a fi ght near Titlow Beach in Tacoma. Th e defendant pulled a gun during the fi ght and killed his opponent. Th en, Brightman claimed that he shot the gun by accident — he was only trying to pistol whip the victim. Th e defendant made an unsuccessful at-tempt to argue self-defense in court. Th e Bright-man court decision stated plainly that defendants claiming self-defense shouldn’t also claim that their gun went off by accident.
Whatever the merits of the Brightman deci-sion, some legislators in Olympia are hoping to make Washington law more favorable for armed homeowners (and less favorable to crews like the ones that committed the Craiglist murder in nearby Edgewood). Senate Bill 5418 would give Washingtonians a “Castle Doctrine” law.
Th ere is presently no duty to retreat if you are in your home, place of business or another place where you have a right to be. SB 5418 is impor-tant because it would create a presumption that a homeowner is justifi ed in using deadly force to stop a home invasion.
With cuts in law enforcement imminent on ev-ery side, the law stands a chance of being enacted. Th e law in Washington is already fairly clear when it comes to defending your home. Prosecu-tors in Washington are usually very careful in applying the law of self-defense in such situations.
Even though you are normally on safe ground defending your home with deadly force, things can get very dicey in cases of road rage and car-jackings. Unique facts are presented in each case where there is a claim of self-defense, and there
● L E T T E R S - Y O U R O P I N I O N C O U N T S : To submit an item or photo for publication in The Mirror: email [email protected]; mail attn Letters, Federal Way Mirror, 31919 1st Ave. S., Suite 101, Federal Way, WA 98003. fax (253) 925-5750. Letters may be edited for style, clarity and length.
[ more KNAPP page 5 ]
[ more LETTERS page 5 ]
Breakfast for the homeless
I am a Pacifi c Islander (Samoan). I work for the API/Chaya Safety Center in Downtown Seattle. I am President of U.T.O.P.I.A. Se-attle (United Territorial of Pacifi c Island Alliance) and the LGBTQ Pacifi c Island community.
I’m Samoan and just wanted to pass on informa-tion in regards to a project that I have involved my many siblings with.
Due to the economy as well as the holidays, I felt that such (a burden)has been put on not-so-fortu-nate families.
It has always been a pas-sion of mine to get involved with the community and volunteer services. I felt that even our Pacifi c Island communities should get involved more in terms of such a contribution.
I felt it would be a great infl uence to our children in our Pacifi c Island commu-nities to get involved and volunteer for community service.
On Christmas Day, my family and I will be prepar-ing breakfast for the Federal Way homeless shelter (New Hope). I believe we will be serving 50 or more during Christmas Day. I have gath-ered all my family mem-bers, especially my nephews and nieces, for such tasks as making a Christmas break-fast for the people under such circumstances.
I believe it’s a great infl uence for our children as well as families. It’s im-portant that we break down the cultural barriers and realize that such a matter is global and we must always infl uence the importance of giving.Tiare Fidow, Federal Way
Adventures with local gym memberships
With regard to a letter titled “Boo to Bally closure,” I too was a Bally member, joining it in 1978 as Pac West and converting to a lifetime “no dues” member-ship in 1980.
My wife and I were told of the closure of the Bally club on 1st Avenue South in Federal Way, and directed to the LA Fitness in Federal Way across from Costco to discuss our options. We were met by the manager on duty who introduced himself as Joel Townsend. He informed us that LA Fit-ness was not going to honor any lifetime members, but we were welcome to use the
club free for 30 days.As you can imagine, I
was not at all pleased, and told him that I would be calling the Attorney Gen-eral’s offi ce in the morning, to which he replied that several people had said the same thing that were in our position.
Two weeks later, he ap-
proached me in the gym to tell me that LA Fitness had changed their minds (albeit from bad press) and asked me to come see him on my way out.
Aft er meeting with him and getting our member-ship cards, he shook my
hand and thanked me for my patients with a smile.
My point is this, with regard to your article, at no time was he anything but polite, professional and courteous, and I do not feel the article refl ects that.Craig Crippen, Federal Way
[5]www.federalwaymirror.com December 24, 2011
THANK YOU FOR
Thanks to your letters to Santa – and the additional support of The Early Show on CBS – Macy’s is contributing more than $1,000,000 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation®. To learn more, visit macys.com/believe
Merry Christmas and may all your holiday wishes come true!
MACY’S IS DONATING OVER $1,000,000
[ LETTERS from page 4]
are many confl icting and confusing judicial interpretations that might come to bear in any given case.
Tell your lawmakers in Olympia that you demand a law that tells criminals loudly and clearly that
Washington state is not a safe place to commit violent crimes.Learn more
To read the law, see a link in this column online at federalwaymirror.com.
Federal Way resident Mark Knapp: [email protected].
[ KNAPP from page 4]
Letters: email us at: [email protected]
[6] www.federalwaymirror.comDecember 24, 2011
SENIOR LIFESTYLES ...
35419 First Ave. South, Federal Way, WA 98003
Join our Green Sneakers Off Campus
Walking Group!
For a Healthy SENIOR Lifestyle
See our website for details and other great January events!
Take a Walk in Our ShoesTake the opportunity to join one of our health and fitness events in January. See how rewarding and fun a healthy senior lifestyle can be, and learn some good tips to help you eat and stay healthy.
www.VillageGreenRetirement.com
The Natural Choice for Senior Living
253.838.3700
Life253-661-2226
491 S. 338th St.Federal Way, WA 98003
www.lcca.comof Federal Way
We Off er: Inpatient Physical,
Occupational and Speech Th erapy
2 Specialized Dementia Care Units
Outpatient Th erapy
Respite Stays
39 Brand New Private Suites
We are the only skilled nursing facility in Washington
to have the Alter G Anti-Gravity Treadmill!
“It’s like walking on air.”
Specials for Ladies: Approx.*Palace 99 $99 75 min
Body Scrub, Body Moisturizing and use of facility. Approx. *Aroma Special $129 95 min
Body Scrub, Body Moisturizing and use of facility Approx. *Body Wrap $179 120 min
Body Scrub, Body Moisturizing, Body Wrapand use of facility.
Body MassageSwedish, Deep Tissue, Shiatsu
30 min to 100 min $45- $125Also, Hot Stone Massage, $80-$110Specials for Men: Approx.*Palace 99 $99 75 min
Body Scrub, 40 min. Body Massage or Body Moisturizing and use of facility.
DailyEntranceSpecial…$20 Reg $30
253-946-7777Hours: Sun-Thurs: 9am - 12am
Fri-Sat: 9am - 1am
enjoypalacespa.com
Woodstone Credit Union in Federal Way wrapped up its annual Christmas House toy drive, collecting 754 holiday presents this year. The non-profi t Christmas House has been giving gifts to local children for the past 24 years, and is located at Steel Lake Presbyterian Church. To learn more, call (253) 925-6870. COURTESY PHOTO
Collections for Christmas House
[7]www.federalwaymirror.com December 24, 2011
Great Deals on Used Vehicles
scarff-ford.com 1-253-833-1500
5642
49
‘09 Ford Fusion SE4 Cyl, Auto, ABS, AC
AM/FM/6CD/Sat,PW, PDL, Lthr
$17,988Stk# L34050
‘09 Ford Flex Ltd AWD
Stk# L34200
AWD, V6, Auto, AC, ABS, AM/FM/6-CD/Sat/Nav
Sync, PW, PDL, Vista Roof
$29,899
‘11 Ford Mustang
Stk# L33290
V6, Auto, AC Shaker AM/FM/CD, Sync, PW, PDL, Lthr
$18,962
‘10 Kia Optima LX
Stk# L33730
4 Cyl, Auto, AC AM/FM/CD/Sat,
PW, PDL
$13,888
‘08 Ford F-250 Crew FX4
Stk# L21261
4x4, V8, Auto, ABS, ACAM/FM/CD, Nav, PW, PDL, Lthr, Tow Pkg
$32,989
‘08 Ford Explorer XLT 4WDV6, Auto, ABS, AC
AM/FM/CD, 3rd Row Tow Pkg
Stk# L34000
$16,920
‘10 Chevy Equinox LT4 Cyl, Auto, ABS, AC
250W AM/FM/CD, Nav,OnStar, PW, PDL
Stk# M13941
$19,989
‘10 Honda Insight LX4 Cyl, Auto CVT, ABS, AC
160W AM/FM/CD,PW, PDL
Stk# M14701
$18,989
‘06 Nissan Sentra SE4 Cyl, Auto, ABS, AC
AM/FM/CD, PW, PDL
$7,930Stk# L13394
‘05 Nissan Altima S
Stk# L34240
4 Cyl, Auto, ACAM/FM/CD, PW, PDL
$9,999
‘07 Ford F-150 XL
Stk# L20341
V8, Auto, AC AM/FM, ABS8ft Bed Liner
$4,963
‘08 Dodge Caliber SXT
Stk# L33820
4 Cyl, 5 Spd, ACAM/FM/CD, PW, PDL
$12,450
‘05 Ford Focus ZX44 Cyl, Auto,
AC, AM/FM/CDPW, PDL
Stk# L34120
$8,488
‘01 Nissan Quest GXEV6, Auto, ABS, ACAM/FM/Cass/VCR,
7 Pass, PW, PDL
Stk# L33211
$5,550
‘04 Ford Escape XLT 4WD4WD, V6, Auto, ABS, ACAM/FM/6-CD, PW, PDL
Stk# L34060
$11,920
‘07 Hyundai Accent GS4 Cyl, 5 Spd
Stk# L34230
$8,999
‘08 Ford Focus SE
Stk# L33860
4 Cyl, Auto AC, PW, PDLAM/FM/CD
$10,999
Wow!
cortiva.com
X-masFinishLine
X-masFinishLine
X-masFinishLine
Unleash your inner strength forthe FINAL PUSH!
Unleash your inner strength forthe FINAL PUSH!
__________________________________________
www.summerschiro.com
Occupy Federal Way: The anti-corporate protest started by Occupy Wall Street in New York City has reached Federal Way. To learn more about weekly discussion meetings in Federal Way, email [email protected] or visit Occupy Federal Way on Facebook.
Computer classes: The Federal Way Se-nior Center at 4016 S. 352nd St. offers morn-ing and afternoon computer classes from September through May. To register or learn more, contact Larry Malcom at (253) 839-5418.
Give blood: Cascade Regional Blood Services is host-ing multiple blood drives in Federal Way in January. For locations and appointments, contact Robin Lulich: (253) 927-0540 ext. 202.
Shrinking the Worry Monster: A seminar for par-ents to learn ways to manage childhood anxiety will
run 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 7 at 33600 6th Ave. S., Suite 212, Federal Way. Led by Sally Baird, Ph.D. and licensed psychologist. Cost is $40 per person, $20 for
spouse. To register, call (253) 952-4366.
Fight hunger: Volunteers are needed for the Federal Way Diversity Commission food drive in January. The commission is hosting the food drive Jan. 14, in conjunction with the Martin Luther King holiday weekend.
Donations will be collected between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and will benefit the Multi-Service
Center’s Federal Way Food Bank, which is one of the largest food banks in South King County. Volunteers are needed to help staff the grocery stores for this year’s drive. Contact Brook Lindquist at (253) 835-2401 or [email protected].
COMMUNITY
CALENDAR
[ more CALENDAR page 8 ]
[8] www.federalwaymirror.comDecember 24, 2011
564170
... AFTER CHRISTMAS SALEAfter Christmas Jewelry Repair& Alterations … We Can Do It!
Finally got that beautiful watch you’d been hoping for, but needs some links taken out?
Found a gorgeous ring under the tree – but it’s too big?
Unwrapped the bestsilver chain you’ve ever seen –
if only it were shorter?We Can Do It!
EXPERT JEWELRY & WATCH REPAIR, RINGS & FINE JEWELRY, HANDCRAFTED CUSTOM DESIGNED WEDDING BANDS
(253) 941-3131 HOURS:
fellow soldiers’ iPods and phones.
Th e 24-year-old Lance Corporal said he doesn’t have a sweetheart at home, but did say his family is a big support during his fi rst deployment.
“Well, (I have), my mother Nancy, my father Dick, my little brother Austin. Lots of friends that I went to high school with. I have a lot of family members from all over Wash-ington state, grand-parents, uncles, aunts. Th ere’s lots of support coming in,” he said.
Even beyond family and friends, Weber said the troops receive care packages and other gift s from back home from com-plete strangers.
For Weber, the experi-ence of being in Afghani-stan has been “eye opening.”
“To hear stories, to read things in the news…to actually come and see it, and experience it every day. It’s been a good experi-ence, a learning experience. I’ve gone through a lot of growth here. Th e work we do out here is so important,
and it’s good,” he said. Weber’s work includes
facilitating the movement of gear and other supplies on helicopters headed out to troops in the fi eld. While fairly mundane, he has been involved in a fi refi ght,
something that doesn’t happen too oft en for people in his role.
“It was also a very humbling and eye opening experi-ence. Especially for the job I have, it’s not very common that a situation like that arises. More or less, the place I was working at, we were working guard duty up in a post, we took fi re and had to return fi re. Especially where I was at, it wasn’t very common to see (something like that). Th e day I was
there just happened to be the day that happened.”
While his current role in the Reserves has him in Afghanistan, Weber says he plans on trying to fi nd a job in international relations in the future. He had just completed his associate’s degree at Highline Com-munity College in March of this year when the call to deploy was sent out.
For Weber, deployment was a choice, not a require-ment, he said.
“A lot of people, when I told them I was getting deployed, saw it as a nega-tive thing,” he said. “I didn’t join to not deploy. When I had the opportunity, I was happy to take it. I wanted to get out here and help everyone do their job. It’s something I don’t regret at all.”
With Afghanistan now being the longest running war in American history, and the troops in Iraq com-pletely pulled out, Weber said he and his fellow sol-diers don’t really focus on any of those larger issues.
“We focus on the job we have in front of us. We’re more concerned with what we’re doing in the present, instead of in terms of what may or not may happen,” he said.
Th rough it all, though, Weber says the support from home is still what keeps the job bearable, and took the time to thank those who have supported him.
“I would just want to say, thank you so much for the love and support I receive, that my buddies out there receive every day,” he said. “It’s really a good thing for us out here, and we really appreciate it a lot.”
[ SOLDIER from page 1]
“A lot of people, when I told them I was getting deployed, saw it as a negative thing. I didn’t join to not deploy. When I had the opportunity, I was happy to take it.”Tanner Weber
Tiny batteries pose a hazard for small childrenFROM STAFF REPORTS
For children, the tiny batteries pose both a choking hazard and can cause seri-ous internal injuries.
“We are seeing more very young children swallowing small button batter-ies out of everything from musical holiday cards, wrist watches, and thermometers to small toys and remote controls,” said Dr. Kathy Sie, surgeon and director of the Childhood Communication Cen-ter at Seattle’s Children Hospital.
“It’s much worse than when a child swallows a coin. When a battery gets stuck in a child’s throat, saliva triggers an electrical current that causes a chemical reaction within a few minutes of contact. Serious internal injury can happen in about two hours.”
According to the group Safe Kids USA, there were more than 3,400 swallowing cases involving these tiny batteries in 2010. Th ere were 19 serious injuries, and some fatalities. Among the most serious cases, 85 percent involved children age 4 and younger. If your child swallows a bat-tery, go to an emergency room. To learn more, visit www.safekids.org.
Recycle old electronics like TVs, computers, tabsFROM STAFF REPORTS
E-Cycle Washington provides free recycling for “unwanted TVs, computers, monitors and e-readers.” According to the state, many devices given over to E-Cycle end up fi nding second lives through char-
ity auctions and sales. 2011 marks the third year of E-
Cycle Washington, and the state’s Department of Ecology antici-pates that “this year’s total collec-
tion will be 41 million pounds, a record high for a year’s collection of
TVs, computers and monitors turned in by consumers for recycling.”
Over the three years of its existence, E-Cycle Washington has recycled ap-proximately 119 million pounds of old electronics, with old televisions making up 64 percent of the total. E-Cycle Wash-ington is a “public-private” partnership that seems to be talked about so much these days, with the state indicating that the costs for the programs are provided by the manufacturers of the devices.
Th e program will also accept tablet devices such as the Amazon Kindle and Apple iPad. To fi nd an E-Cycle drop-off location, visit www.ecyclewashington.org
IN OTHER
NEWS
Leaders speak: The Federal Way Noon Kiwanis meets at noon Wednesdays at Old Country Buff et on South 320th Street. Upcoming guest speakers include Operation Impact outreach manager Duane Hardesty (Dec. 28) and Sheila Goodfellow of Elder Care (Jan. 4).
Book discussion: The Multi Cultural Book Group will discuss
“The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot at 7 p.m. Jan. 11 at the Federal Way 320th Library. Henrietta, a poor black tobacco farmer, had cells taken from her without her knowledge in 1951. This book tells a riveting story of the collision between eth-ics, race and medicine. Newcomers welcome. Call (253) 859-8349.
Art history: High gothic and re-naissance art will be the topics for
a weekly art history class that runs Jan. 17 to Feb. 28 at Village Green Retirement Campus in Federal Way. Cost is $55 for non-residents, $40 for residents. To register and learn more, call Jane Fitch at (253) 952-7714.
Child car seat recycling: Free dropoff for unusable, expired and/or recalled child car seats from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 21 at the Fed-eral Way Community Center Health and Safety Fair, 876 S. 333rd St. Call (253) 835-2771 or visit www.cityoff ederalway.com/recycling.
[ CALENDAR from page 7]
[9]www.federalwaymirror.com December 24, 2011
SPORTS
FE
DE
RA
L W
AY
Thomas Jefferson grad Lamar Neagle tallied seven goals, including a hat trick, for the Sounders FC during the 2011 season. Neagle was one of 11 players protected before the MLS Expansion Draft earlier this month, securing his place in Seattle. FILE PHOTO
BY CASEY OLSON
People always talk about “living the dream.” The difference is, Lamar Neagle is actually doing it.
The 2005 Thomas Jefferson High School grad is getting paid to play the sport he loves for his hometown Major League Soccer (MLS) team.
It doesn’t get much better than that. But that wasn’t enough for the
26-year-old Seattle Sounders FC for-ward. Neagle wants to be known as more than just a professional soccer player. He wants to make a difference in the com-munity where he grew up.
Neagle is currently working with the Jimi Hendrix Foundation with the ulti-mate goal of starting his own in the near future. He hopes the Neagle Founda-tion is up and running by the time the Sounders’ new season is up and running in the spring.
According to Neagle, the main beneficiary of his foundation will be the Federal Way Boys and Girls Club. It’s an organization that is near and dear.
As a first-grader, he began his soccer career playing for the Boys and Girls Club. And while a lot of his not-as-tal-ented friends moved onto select soccer teams, Neagle remained with the Boys and Girls Club for years.
“I remember I asked my mom if I could play for the club teams and she told me that we didn’t have the money to do it,” Neagle said. “So I ended up going to the Boys and Girls Club and playing soccer, baseball and basketball. It was a place for me and my brother to go when my mom was working.”
Neagle has already met with Shelly Puariea, the executive director of the Boys and Girls Club in Federal Way, regarding what kind of role he and his foundation will have at the facility.
“I want to stop by and hang out and not just give money,” Neagle said. “Any-
Neagle relishing role on hometown Sounders
body can do that.”According to Neagle, his work won’t end with
just the Federal Way Boys and Girls Club. He has done work with America SCORES (where he spoke to the program’s students at their recent poetry slam), the Sounders FC Junior Alliance and was featured at a recent assembly at Lake Grove Elementary School in Federal Way.
Neagle is hoping to take over as the Sounders’ voice in the community, which suffered a huge setback when the team left defender James Riley unprotected during the MLS Expansion Draft. The Montreal Impact selected Riley, who was recently named the Sounders FC Humanitarian of the Year for the second straight season.
“James Riley has done so much for the com-munity and I want to follow in his footsteps,” Neagle said. “James not being with the team is going to leave a pretty big hole.”
The 2011 season was definitely a breakout for Neagle on the MLS stage. The forward finished with seven total goals, including the club’s second-ever hat trick. The three-goal perfor-mance against the Columbus Crew earned him MLS Player of the Week, named by the North American Soccer Reporters (NASR).
By the end of the season, Neagle was play-
ing in every game for head coach Sigi Schmid, mostly off the bench. He tallied his seventh goal of the year during the second leg of the Western Conference Semifinals against Real Salt Lake.
The Sounders showed even more confidence in Neagle when they protected him in the recent MLS Expansion Draft. The team was only able to protect 11 total players.
“As one of the guys that was coming off the bench, I was kind of on the radar,” Neagle said. “So I didn’t know who they were going to pro-tect. I think I found out a few hours before the protected list came out and I just started getting congratulations.”
But Neagle’s journey to the Seattle Sound-ers didn’t happen overnight. It’s actually one of perseverance.
Just one short year ago, Neagle was about as far away from his Federal Way home as possible. He was playing professional soccer in Marie-hamn, Finland. The lower-level European league in Finland was actually Neagle’s third stop dur-ing his 2010 soccer journey.
He started the year in the Sounders’ training camp after spending the 2009 season on Seattle’s reserve roster. He was waived after the 2009
TJ grad seeking to start his own foundation that he hopes will assist Federal Way Boys and Girls Club
BY CASEY OLSON
The Todd Beamer boys basketball team will hold first place in the South Puget Sound League South Division at least until the New Year.
The Titans (7-2 overall, 5-1 SPSL South) put together an impressive 75-64 win over a good Spanaway Lake team Tuesday. The Titans are tied with 5-1 Federal Way.
Beamer controlled a bulk of the game in Spanaway, jumping out to a 60-42 lead after three quarters.
Senior Thomas Rhodes led four Beamer players in double figures with a season-high 25 points. Roosevelt Jones finished with 20, Juwan Flowers had 16 and Luscious Brown chipped in 10.
Federal Way — The Eagles (4-3 overall, 4-1 SPSL South) got back on track in the South Puget Sound League South Division with an 88-72 win over Rogers Tuesday night at home.
The Eagles, coming off their first SPSL loss of the season to Curtis, got a huge all-around game from 6-foot-5 sophomore Brayon Blake, who finished with 31 points, 14 rebounds and five assists.
Sophomore Deonte Anderson finished with 17 points and Anthony Rogers and DeeShawn Tucker both chipped in 12 points each.
Jefferson — The Raiders (2-5 overall, 2-4 SPSL North) fell behind the Auburn Trojans early and couldn’t fight back Tues-day night, losing 59-52 in an SPSL North Division contest.
Jefferson got 16 points from Daryon James and 15 from Daniel Park. JJ Ruffin led three Trojans in double figures with 16.
GIRLS BASKETBALLFederal Way — The Eagles moved to 5-1
in the SPSL South with a 61-50 win over the Rogers Rams Tuesday in Federal Way. Federal Way got 20 points from Raven Ben-ton and 15 from Dyesha Belhumeur.
The Eagles will travel to Idaho on Dec. 27 to take on Post Falls High School in a non-league contest.
Jefferson — The Raiders (4-5 overall, 2-5 SPSL North) made a fierce comeback in the fourth quarter to beat the Auburn Trojans Tuesday, 44-38, in SPSL North action. Jef-ferson outscored Auburn, 20-9, during the fourth to erase a five-point third quarter
lead. The Raiders got 22 points from junior
Jada Piper and 11 from Christy Kullberg. Beamer — The Titans (5-4 overall, 2-4
SPSL South) were upended on their home court Tuesday by the Spanaway Lake Sentinels, 58-55. Spanaway Lake built an eight-point lead at halftime, which was too much for Beamer to overcome.
The Titans were led by 21 points from se-nior Meghan Graf and got 19 from Megan Huff during the loss.
Decatur — The Gators (1-4 overall) were beaten up Tuesday night by the second-ranked Class 4A team in the state, Mount Rainier, 64-22. The unbeaten Rams got 30 points from Brittany McPhee.
Decatur was led by the 10 points of A’yesia Rogers during the contest.
Basketball: Beamer and Federal Way tied atop SPSL South
[ more NEAGLE page 10 ]
The Seattle Sounders FC will hold open tryouts on January
21-22, 2012, at the team’s training fields at the Starfire
Sports Complex in Tukwila. Tryouts will be conducted from
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.The tryouts are open to male soccer players ages 18 years
and older. Tryouts will feature small-sided as well as 11v11
games. Players will be assessed by members of the Sounders
FC technical and coaching staffs, including Head Coach
Sigi Schmid, General Manager Adrian Hanauer and Technical
Director Chris Henderson. In addition, other approved
assessors will oversee the tryouts including goalkeeper coaches. The registration cost for each player is $125. Space
is limited and will be filled on a first come, first serve basis.
To register, visit SoundersFC.com/opentryouts.
Once applications are accepted participants will receive email
notification.
SOUNDERS FC WILL HOST OPEN TRYOUT JAN. 21-22
[10] www.federalwaymirror.comDecember 24, 2011
Real Estate for Sale
Other Areas
Real Estate for Sale
Services
Real Estate for Rent
King County
Treasure Hunting?Check out our Recycleads before someone else finds your riches.
Real Estate for Rent
King County
Commercial Rentals
Office/Commercial
Apartments for Rent
King County
MITCHELL PLACESenior ApartmentsSpacious 1 BR Apts
With Lovely Grounds And Patio. Van Services
& Social Activities.Must be aged 62+1001 S. 336th St.253-661-7011
Find your perfect pet in the Classifieds.www.nw-ads.com
WA Misc. Rentals
Parking/RV Spaces
WA Misc. Rentals
General Rentals
Announcements
Announcements Announcements
PNWHomeFinder.comis an online real estate community thatexposes your profile and listings to two million readers from our many publications in the Pacific Northwest.Log on to join our network today.
Antiques &
Collectibles
Cemetery Plots
Cemetery Plots
Firewood, Fuel
& Stoves
clic
k! w
ww
.nw
-ad
s.co
m e
mai
l! cl
assi
fied
@so
un
dp
ub
lish
ing.
com
call
toll
free!
1.8
88.3
99.3
999
or 1
.800
.388
.252
7
PNW
Mar
ketP
lace
!a selection of fine restaurants and catering ...BON APPETIT
OPEN Christmas Eve til 9:30 pm
NEW YEARS
EVE BASHDJ, Karaoke,
Champagne, Dancing til 2am
Taco Tuesday
All-You-Can-Eat$6.99
KIDS EAT for 99¢ on Sundays!
Choose from Taco, Enchilada, Burrito, Quesadilla, or Grilled
Cheese Sandwich, served with rice & beans or fries.
Expires 1/14/12.
$5.00 FREE
Buy $25 Gift Certifi cateGet $5 Certifi cate free.
Expires 12/24/11
Authentic Mexican Foodin the Twin Lakes Shopping Center
FEDERAL WAY
Catering Available
(253) 874-1552
OPEN
CHRISTMAS EVE
UNTIL 10 pm!
Closed 12/25
LITTLEAMIGOS
(12 & UNDER) EVERY SUNDAY
$2.95 MEALS
HAPPY HOUR(in Cantina only)Sun. & Mon. … All DayTues.- Sat.3 - 6:30pm & 8pm - Close
32015 23rd Ave. S., Federal Way 253.839.6693 OPEN DAILY AT 11 am
11am-3pm LUNCH $5 OFF Sun.-Thurs.
Lunch offer valid with coupon & purchase of two meals.May not combine with other offers. Expires 1/14/12.
3-10pm DINNER $8 OFF Sun.-Thurs.Dinner offer valid with coupon & purchase of two meals.
May not combine with other offers. Expires 1/14/12.
Family Mexican Restaurant
Located in theCommons Mall(253) 941-7059
Happy Hour Mon-Thur 3-6& 8:30-close
Must purchase 2 beverages. Dine-in only. Cannot be combined with other offers.Not valid on holidays. One coupon per table/group. Expires 1/14/12.
$7 Off Lunch
Regularly up to $9.95Valid for lunch items #41-56
GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE NOW!
$9 OffDinner
Regularly up to $13.25Valid for dinner items #1-25
Total Bill
Must present coupon before ordering. Couponnot good for Saturday or Sunday breakfast. Not valid with any other offers. Offer expires 1-13-1215%Off
Serving Breakfast!9am-2pm Sat & Sun only
[ NEAGLE from page 9 ] season, re-signed by the Sounders before the team’s next training camp and then eventually cut.
“It was always kind of motivation to me when I got cut,” Neagle said. “It helped keep me going.”
The adversity didn’t deter Neagle. After being let go by the Sounders, he signed on to play with the Charleston (S.C.) Battery of the United Soccer Leagues. Neagle’s team not only won the league championship, but he was named the Most Valuable Player after tally-ing 12 goals.
Neagle then signed with Mariehamn, where he scored two goals in just five matches for the Finland side before getting the call to come back to his home-town Sounders.
“That is another reason for starting this founda-tion,” Neagle said. “Seattle is the perfect place for me to do it. If I played in Dallas or something, it wouldn’t be as easy to start up. It’s amaz-ing that I get to play in my hometown.”
But getting cut wasn’t anything new to Neagle.
During his teenage years, he was actually left off select teams in the Federal Way area, before winning a state championship at TJ his senior year and earning a scholarship to the Univer-
sity of Nevada-Las Vegas. Not making those teams may have been a blessing in disguise, he said.
“I remember one time I tried out for a higher level team and I was with two of my good friends afterwards and the coach called and talked to all of us at the same time,” Neagle said. “Both of them made the team and he said they were letting me go. I was crushed.”
Instead of quitting, Neagle just went back to playing recreational soccer and getting better than everybody playing on the select teams around town. He eventually started play-ing club soccer during his TJ years, but still relishes his time as a youngster on the rec field.
“Playing select soccer can help out, but there comes a point where a kid can get burnt out,” Neagle said. “When I was young it was just a getaway for me. It was time I really enjoyed. I was just having fun. Some young kids can get pushed too hard by coaches. I thought it was cool to play soccer, basketball and baseball and some coaches don’t like you playing other sports.”
Things have worked out just fine for Neagle.
He is literally living the dream.
www.federalwaymirror.com Dec 24, 2011 [11]www.nw-ads.comEmployment
General
Employment
Transportation/Drivers
Business
Opportunities
Employment
General
Flea Market
Home Furnishings
Mail Order
Miscellaneous
Longview Fibre Paper and Packaging, Inc.
Longview, WA
* Journeyman Millwright* Journeyman Pipefitter* Journeyman Electrician* Journeyman Instrument Mechanic
Apply online atwww.longviewfibre.com
https://www1.apply2jobs.com/ LongviewFibre/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=
mExternal.showSearchInterfacehttps://www1.apply2jobs.com/LongviewFibre/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showSearchInterface
Wanted/Trade
Build up your business with our Service Guide Special: Four full weeks of advertising starting at $40. Call 800-388-2527 to place your ad today.
Cats
Dogs
Sell it for FREE in the Super Flea! Call866-825-90 1 or email the Super Flea at [email protected].
Dogs
vashonislandgoldendoodles.shutterfly.com/[email protected]
Find what you need 24 hours a day.
Dogs
Services
Animals
DOG SPAW
Grooming Done In 2 Hours Or Less. Guaranteed or it’s
FREE!
253-735-2224
Automobiles
Honda
Sport Utility Vehicles
Ford
Ads with art attract more attention.Call 800-388-2527 to talk to your customerservice representative.
Utility Trailers
5th Wheels
CITY OF Federal Way
PUBLIC NOTICE* * * * *
FEDERAL WAY PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
PUBLIC HEARING* * * * *
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Federal Way Parks & Recreation Commission will conduct a Public Hearing: Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 6:30 PM(To be held during the regularly scheduled Parks & Recreation Commission meeting) City Hall - Hylebos Room33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, Washing- ton PUBLIC HEARING to present the Parks Plan Re- visionDATED this 21st day of December, 2011.Shawna Upton, Parks & Public Works Administra- tive AssistantFWM1839Date Published: December 24, 2011
LEGAL NOTICES
Home Services
General Contractors
Home Services
Floor Install/Service
PNWHomeFinder.comis an online real estate community thatexposes your profile and listings to two million readers from our many publications in the Pacific Northwest.Log on to join our network today.
Home Services
Handyperson
Home Services
House/Cleaning Service
Home Services
Landscape Services
Home Services
Landscape Services
LAWN & GARDEN
WINTER SPECIAL:50% OFF
Yard Clean up, Wind Falling and Dead
Wood Clean up, Thatching & Aerating, Weeding (hand pulling
or spraying),Pruning and Trimming, Hedge Trimming, Grav-
el Laying, Bark Dust and Mulch, Mowing
Lawns and Small Fields, General Labor,
Satisfaction Guaranteed
Home Services
Roofing/Siding
Home Services
Tree/Shrub Care
Need help with your career search?
There is help out there! and you can access it at
whatever time is convenient for you! Find only the jobs in your desired category, or a specific location. Available when you are, 247. Log on at www.nw-ads.com or
call one of our recruitment specialists, Monday-Friday
8am-5pm800-388-2527
Find Your Dream Home at PNWHomeFinder.comOur network of local real estate websites come together to form the Pacific Northwest HomeFinder Network.PNWHomeFinder is an online real estate community that exposes your profile and listings to two million readers from our many publications in the Pacific Northwest.It works because we actively promote the site to readers of our print publications and newspaper websites.
Go to PNWHomeFinder.com or call 1-800-388-2527 to join our network today.
Use our handy online ad 24 hours a day form by clicking the “Place an ad” link at www.nw-ads.com to put an ad in theClassifieds online and in your local paper.
[12] www.federalwaymirror.comDecember 24, 2011
Rudi Alcott, Publisher
Mary Lou Goss,Advertising Sales Consultant
Cindy Ducich,Advertising Sales Consultant
Mary Lou Goss,Advertising Sales Consultant
Marcie Shannon,Creative Department
Kristi Chevalier,Creative Department
Greg Allmain, Reporter
Dawn Thomas,Circulation
Andy Hobbs, Editor
Casey Olson, Sports Editor
Tamie Beitinger,Advertising Sales Consultant