Part 2: Endorsements for school board, fire, 30th District | Q&A with Mr. Federal Way

Published 2:37 pm Friday, October 16, 2015

Q: Mr. Federal Way, thank you for lightening the mood up a bit last week when you included a Q&A for the council and Lakehaven candidates. Which candidates do you endorse for the Federal Way Public Schools, 30th District and South King Fire and Rescue seats? Will you include a set of questions for them as well?

A: Mr. Federal Way is glad you were entertained. It gives Mr. Federal Way a break when people aren’t so mad at him. Even though Mr. Federal Way is anonymous, this columnist does frequently change his disguises when he goes to the store, an occasional council meeting, the police department or Walmart so that people don’t have a chance of finding out who he is. Mr. Federal Way went out over the weekend and left his shades and cap at home.

Last week, we heard from most of the candidates who are running for several City Council seats and an open Lakehaven seat. As for those who didn’t respond, Mr. Federal Way did not endorse them — and this week is no different. Here are Mr. Federal Way’s endorsements this week.

For Federal Way Public Schools, District 2, Mr. Federal Way endorses Claire Wilson, who knows just what a cow wearing tap shoes would say if he walked through the door right now (see her answer below). Wilson also prefers Chubby Hubby ice cream — a woman after Mr. Federal Way’s own heart.

Her opponent Angela Griffin did enjoy a tasty spread for dinner last night and enjoys a variety of TV series, which shows her versatility. But Mr. Federal Way was suspicious when she emailed her responses back to Mr. Federal Way.

“I’m on a plane to Minneapolis, so below are as many answers as I could get to before take-off,” Griffin emailed. Mr. Federal Way hopes this was a personal trip and that she doesn’t plan to romp around in Europe on the taxpayer’s dime.

For the school district’s District 3 and District 5 seats, Mr. Federal Way will not endorse either Liz Drake nor Hiroshi Eto, who did not respond to Mr. Federal Way’s questions.

“Mr. Federal Way, I like your column and I appreciate you reaching out to me, but I’m afraid answering these questions is not my cup of tea,” Drake emailed.

Mr. Federal Way doesn’t drink tea and thinks herbs should be kept in the pot shops the City Council is trying hard to keep out of Federal Way.

For the 30th District Position 2 seat, Mr. Federal Way endorses Carol Gregory, whose answer to how she unwinds after a long day at work shows she brings a no-nonsense approach to the Legislature. While Hickel is on Mr. Federal Way’s cool list because she watches “Survivor,” Mr. Federal Way could not get a hold of her friend Bridget for a sassy enough reason to endorse Hickel (see her responses below for more information about Bridget).

Finally, for South King Fire and Rescue, Mr. Federal Way endorses Bill Fuller, who is not much of a gardener aside from some tomatoes and Mr. Federal Way doesn’t have a green thumb either. Fuller also provided a detailed response to what Mr. Federal Way would find in his refrigerator. This demonstrates that Fuller will bring a transparent approach to the fire district.

His opponent Roger Flygare, on the other hand, provides so many evasive answers that Mr. Federal Way questions his level of transparency.

John Rickert for the fire district’s Position 3 did not respond to the questions. But Mr. Federal was only heartbroken once in junior high when a popular girl named Bethany did not circle “yes” when Mr. Federal Way asked her if she liked him.

What would Mr. Federal Way find in your refrigerator right now?

Wilson: Tomatoes, flour tortillas, cheddar cheese, apple juice, half and half and eggs.

Griffin: Milk, eggs, veggies, chicken, yogurt and a lot of leftovers.

Gregory: Tomatoes, tomatoes and more tomatoes.

Hickel: Eggs, milk, Beechers cheese and a new crop of apples from Wenatchee. For some reason, a container of Muscle Juice, not sure where that came from but our daughters and friends pop in from time to time.

Flygare: Something that I prepared from scratch, like eggplant parmigiana.

Fuller: Our refrigerator is not spectacular. You will find only basics – milk, real butter, his and hers yogurt, cheese in slices and shredded, bottles of outdated sauces and marinades (they never go bad), sour cream, homegrown tomatoes (the only thing I can grow), lettuce, carrots, apples (only Gala), one-and-a-half cucumbers, diet Pepsi (his), diet Dr.Pepper (hers), yeast (she is a great baker), green grapes, oranges, some kind of leftovers, pita bread, bagels, raisin English muffins, half a loaf of bread (old, but no mold), marionberry jam

What is your favorite reality TV show?

Wilson: “Wife Swap.”

Griffin: “The Braxton Family Values.”

Gregory: The Mariners, it has enough drama and disappointment for me.

Hickel: “Project Runway.” I like to watch creativity unfold under pressure. It’s a leadership challenge thing.

Flygare: I don’t watch reality TV shows.

Fuller: “Trauma: Life in the ER”

How do you unwind after a long day at work?

Wilson: Times crossword puzzle.

Griffin: Crotchet, play games on my iPad or catch up on a variety of TV series.

Gregory: A glass of wine or something stronger, depending on the day.

Hickel: Take a walk with my hubby or read a book.

Flygare: Go for a walk.

Fuller: Walk the dog.

What did you eat for dinner last night?

Wilson: Pork chops, stove top stuffing and sliced Honeycrisp apples.

Griffin: Buffalo wings, red beans and rice, corn on the cob.

Gregory: Aussie Pie.

Hickel: Fajitas.

Flygare: Soup that was made by my mother-in-law, very delicious!

Fuller: Italian with my grandson.

Where would you go in a time machine?

Wilson: Into the future.

Griffin: March with Dr. King during the Civil Rights Movement.

Gregory: I’d go back in time and be Eleanor Roosevelt’s shadow.

Hickel: Back to see my grandmother.

Flygare: I would go backwards to the year zero and go forward perhaps to the year 2100 to see where we’ve been and where we’re headed.

Fuller: Meet John Phillip Sousa and go on a tour with his band.

What would you do if you won the lottery?

Wilson: Invest and make sure my children were financially set for the future.

Griffin: Not tell anybody, make huge anonymous donations to my favorite organizations – Treehouse, Y, Boy and Girls Clubs, TAF.

Gregory: Do good work.

Hickel: Fund Communities in Schools across the country.

Flygare: None of your business!

Fuller: Give some, keep some, provide for five daughters and 13 grandchildren, buy a yellow Jeep.

If you were an ice cream, what flavor would you be?

Wilson: Chubby Hubby (Ben & Jerry’s).

Griffin: Mint chip.

Gregory: Rocky Road! I’m a marshmallow to my grand kids, my schedule is nuts, and everyone likes chocolate.

Hickel: something unique with peanut butter from Sub Zero ice cream.

Flygare: Jamaican almond fudge with a sprinkle of coconut.

Fuller: Vanilla bean.

If you were shipwrecked on a deserted island, but all your human needs — such as food and water — were taken care of, what two items would you want to have with you?

Wilson: Guitar and empty book with pencil.

Griffin: My family and technology.

Gregory: A Kindle filled with books and the seeds and tools to garden.

Hickel: Assuming my husband and girls aren’t “items,” I have watched “Survivor” enough to know flint and shelter are key.

Flygare: My favorite pocket knife/tool and something to make a fire, like flint.

Fuller: Pen and paper.

If you had only six months left to live, what would you do with the time?

Wilson: Spend time with family and friends and experience my bucket list with them.

Griffin: Spend fun time with family traveling the world.

Gregory: I’d probably procrastinate.

Hickel: Spend it with my favorite people.

Flygare: Get back on the time machine and travel to find the cure of whatever it was that was ailing me.

Fuller: Travel to spend time with children and grandchildren – take lots of pictures of flowers, bugs, trees and grand kids.

In the news story of your life, what would the headline say?

Wilson: Her glass was always half-full and she saw good in everyone.

Griffin: She was a passionate woman about her family, work on behalf of youth and her faith in God.

Gregory: Made the most of what she had.

Hickel: I wish I could channel my friend Bridget for a sassy answer but I want my headline to say that I lived life to the fullest and left the world a little better especially through valuing and believing in our youth and their potential.

Flygare: ROGER FLYGARE FINDS CURE!

Fuller: Fuller’s Life – Busy and Full of Variety

What do you think about when you are alone in your car?

Wilson: I reflect on the day ahead or the day that is ending.

Griffin: Getting to my destination.

Gregory: I go back and rethink the decisions I’ve made and make sure they are right.

Hickel: I let my mind relax and don’t even listen to music.

Flygare: Where do all these crazy drivers come from?

Fuller: Things I need to get done when I’m not in the car.

A cow walks through that door right now wearing tap shoes. What does he say and why is he here?

Wilson: “Hey, I heard you’ve got moooooooves.” He’s here for tap lessons of course.

Griffin: I heard you need a good laugh right now, sit back and enjoy the show!

Gregory: I must hurry for there they go and I am their leader.

Hickel: (Again … where is Bridget) Don’t forget that liberal arts are alive and relevant, or don’t take life too seriously.

Flygare: He doesn’t say anything because a cow is not a male animal.

Fuller: “Get your camera. I want to be on Facebook!”

What movie, no matter how many times you’ve seen it, do you have to watch when it’s on?

Wilson: “Singing in the Rain.”

Griffin: “The Color Purple.”

Gregory: “The Mouse That Roared.”

Hickel: “Forrest Gump” or anything “Tom Hanks.”

Flygare: “A Christmas Story.”

Fuller: No answer provided.

What do you admire most about Mr. Federal Way?

Wilson: Hmmmmmmm.

Griffin: Boldness.

Gregory: His no nonsense approach to life.

Hickel: Persistence.

Flygare: NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS!!

Fuller: Sarcastic humor.

Boxers or briefs?

Wilson: Neither!

Griffin: Briefs.

Gregory: None of your business!

Hickel: Neither.

Flygare: AGAIN, NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS!!!

Fuller: None of your business!

Q: Mr. Federal Way, how will you vote on the marijuana advisory vote?

A: None of your business.

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