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Citizens say schools avoid the real issues By Greg Allmain gallmain@fedwaymirror.com

It’s been some time since public commenters at a Federal Way School Board meeting used their three minutes to criticize the district. The tradition returned during the June 12 meeting. After an extensive and lengthy round of recognitions of various students and student groups, commenters Libby Bennett and Paul Levy voiced their thoughts on the fact that so often, Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) seems to only want to focus on the positive — without doing the hard work of confronting what they perceive to be the district’s real problems. “I want you guys to take a look around at this room,” Bennett said, referring to the mostly empty council chambers in which the district holds its meetings. “And notice that everyone here is on some sort of payroll, or they have to be here. We come in every [ more SCHOOLS, p. 8 ]

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District picks architect for FWHS renovation Project depends on whether voters pass levy in Nov. By GREG ALLMAIN gallmain@federalwaymirror.com

SRG Partnership, a Seattle-based architectural firm, has been chosen as Federal Way Public Schools’ early partner in developing plans for the proposed renovation of

Federal Way High School. A capital levy to rebuild Federal Way High School will be on the ballot again in November. If approved by voters, the levy will raise $60 million to rebuild the aging high school. Facility services director Rod

Leland explained how he and his staff, along with other Federal Way school officials, chose SRG Partnership. “Eleven firms submitted their qualifications for our consideration,” Leland said at the June 12 board meeting. “We screened that down to five, the best that met the criteria for the project at Federal

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Way High School.” Leland said an interview team was put together, which included two administrators, a student and parent from Federal Way High School, and a few other district officials and partners. The team talked extensively with the five firms and narrowed it down to two finalists. [ more ARCHITECT, page 19 ]

Aquatechnex biologists apply Phoslock to Lake Lorene on June 11 in Federal Way’s Twin Lakes neighborhood. ANDY HOBBS, The Mirror

Biologists battle algae in Lake Lorene By ANDY HOBBS editor@federalwaymirror.com

A lake in Federal Way became the state’s first guinea pig for a chemical that controls algae. Lake Lorene, located in the Twin Lakes neighborhood, suffers from algal blooms. These colonies of microscopic algae produce harmful toxins and foul odors. The result is detrimental to quality of life for both the ecosystem and surrounding residents. Factors that lead to excess phosphorus in water can include anything from fertilizer runoff to bodily wastes from ducks and geese.

‘Our flag is more than a piece of cloth’ Col. Robin Blanchard was the keynote speaker at the annual Flag Day Ceremony, held June 9 at the King County Aquatic Center. Read about her reflections on the meaning of the U.S. flag on page 23 in today’s paper. Pictured right: Bob Darrigan and Hope Elder dance to “Living in America.” ANDY HOBBS, The Mirror

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Apartment fire displaces nine residents Mirror staff reports

A fire was reported at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday at the Riverstone Apartments in

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Police Blotter Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: • Paying for sex: At 10:39 p.m. June 10 in the 1700 block of South 305th Place, a man agreed to pay $50 to have sex with a girl. According to the report, the deal was setup through an online chat site. When the man arrived at an apartment to have sex, the girl took his $50 and ran away. Another woman then came out and threatened the man with a knife. The man disarmed the woman and left the scene. The report notes the suspect was booked into King County Juvenile for prostitution. • Open phone line reveals dangerous situation: At 4:20 p.m. June 10 in the 1900 block of SW Campus Drive, police responded to a possible domestic violence call. According to the report, when the victim contacted 911, the line stayed open and the dispatcher could hear the victim asking her attacker “You gonna kill me now?” and also saying “Go ahead and kill me.” Upon police arrival, the woman stated the suspect had choked her. The suspect fled the scene before police arrival. • Hit and run: At 1:10 a.m. June 10 in the 1700 block of SW 309th Street, a driver struck a car with his vehicle and then left the scene. According to the report, police located the driver nearby and found he was drunk. The driver was booked for DUI. • Crazy customer: At 12:48 a.m. June 10 in the 28000 block of Military Road South, a man was asked to leave a Safeway store because he was cussing and yelling at employees. According to the report, the man was escorted outside, where he continued his tirade and physically assaulted two employees in the parking lot. • Dog bite: At 1:13 p.m. June 10 in the 3500 block of SW 325th Street, police responded to a dog bite call. According to the report, a family was walking their pit bull when it got off leash and ran toward another man. The man attempted to keep the dog at bay using his hands, at which point, the dog bit his hand. • Look suspicious, get busted for a warrant: At 4:42 p.m. June 10 in the 3400 block of SW 320th Street, police responded to reports of a suspicious looking man peering into windows of closed businesses. According to the report, when police ran a background check on the man, he came back with an outstanding warrant for driving with a suspended license. He was arrested and booked. • Kids and BB guns: At 6:54 p.m. June 10 in the 1300 block of SW 328th Court, a man

reported that two windows in his home had been broken out. According to the report, there is a wooded area that looks onto his property, and the man believed some kids playing with BB guns in the wooded area may have been responsible for the broken windows. • Wannabe booze bandit capitulates: At 11:52 a.m. June 9 in the 31000 block of Pacific Highway South, the suspect attempted to steal two bottles of alcohol valued at approximately $70. A Loss Prevention Officer in the store confronted the suspect, and the suspect admitted the attempted theft. The suspect handed over the bottles of booze. The report notes the suspect had left the area by the time of police arrival. • Cigarette lands man in jail: At 6:33 p.m. June 9 in the 31000 block of 23rd Avenue South, police contacted a man who was smoking on Transit Center property, which is prohibited. A background check found an outstanding warrant from Des Moines for the man. The man was arrested and transferred over to Des Moines police. • Man assaulted over iPod: At 9:50 p.m. June 9 in the 100 block of SW 312th Street, a man’s girlfriend contacted 911 attempting to get the man medical treatment. According to the report, the man was jumped and robbed of his iPod Touch. The man said he was aware of who his attackers probably were, but refused to cooperate with police any further.

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Woman charged with vehicular homicide in three-car crash Mirror staff reports

Charges have been filed in a fatal car crash in Federal Way. Michelle Dittamore, 31, was charged Wednesday with one count of vehicular homicide for causing a head-on collision that killed Jana Lynne Berry, 48. The collision occurred around 11 p.m. June 7 between three vehicles in the 37000 block of Pacific Highway South. According to police, Dittamore’s Honda S2000 was heading northbound on Pacific Highway without its lights on. The vehicle crossed the center line and struck the victim’s Honda Civic headon, causing the Civic to go airborne. The Civic landed sideways and was struck by a third driver. Dittamore’s car struck a second car, injuring the driver, according to county prosecutors. Police reported that she was intoxicated at the scene. According to police, Dittamore, 32, had no prior DUI convictions, although she was driving with a suspended license. She also had her 4-year-old son in the car with her at the time of the accident. The child suffered minor injuries. The third driver, an adult male, suffered only minor

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injuries. The collision occurred on the same day that two new state laws went into effect. The first law raised the prison sentence for the crime of vehicular homicide. The second law added a 12-month sentencing enhancement for having a child under age 16 in the vehicle at the time she caused the collision. Dittamore is being held on $250,000 bail. Her arraignment is June 25 at Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent.

Man stabbed at angry scene Mirror staff reports

Federal Way police report that a man was stabbed in an argument. Officers responded to an altercation at 8:20 p.m. June 7 at 4930 SW 319th Lane, The Park at Dash Point Apartments. Police had cleared the scene about an hour earlier after a reported luring. That report was unfounded. Angry residents contin-

ued to discuss the incident, police report. Two males began arguing, which led to the stabbing. Police report finding the knife outside the apartment building. The stabbing victim was transported to Harborview Medical Center in critical but stable condition, police said. The alleged stabber, 33, was arrested and jailed. One witness posted online “that men were wandering through the complex making inappropriate gestures towards little girls who were playing outside.”

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Independent voters are the key As noted in last week’s column discussing the front-runners for several statewide offices, the Democrats appear to be trying to field a full slate of candidates. The Republicans’ strategy is to target the state House, Senate and governor’s office along with a couple of other positions. The highlight, of course, is the race for governor between Democrat and former Congressman Jay Inslee, and Republican Attorney General Rob McKenna. McKenna continues to lead in the polls by 3 percent to 5 percent. Inslee has represented both Yakima and Everett in Congress, but struggles with name identification where it counts the most in King and Pierce counties. McKenna is well known in King County after serving on the King County Council. He typically runs above the countywide Republican average, even though the county leans Democratic. That suggests he has picked up independent voters who then swing back Democratic for other candidates. Democratic strategists are trying to support and defend many different statewide candidates while Republicans are banking on electing McKenna. If state Republican leaders had a farm to bet, they would bet it on making McKenna the first Republican governor since John Spellman about 30 years ago. Inslee has to establish a signature issue to gain momentum and public attention, or McKenna has to stumble. If not, McKenna will maintain his front-runner status into November. Democrat Maria Cantwell is the obvious front-runner to retain her U.S. Senate seat, and

Gun ranges benefit Federal Way overall

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I wholeheartedly agree with the statement (from Andy Hobbs’ article “Ideas to build momentum in city’s economy,” June 8) that the gun ranges will be the safest spots in Federal Way and that they will be a benefit to our city’s economy. As a NRA range safety officer and a member of the safety committee for the Armed Defense Training Association (a local gun club), safety is my number one concern when it comes to handling and operating firearms.

I strongly feel that by having access to a local range, the average gun owners in Federal Way will be able to practice their skills in a very safe environment. From what I understand, there will also be classrooms and workshops at these ranges where gun owners will have the opportunity to receive instructions on how to properly handle firearms in a responsible way. So by having a gun range (or two) here in our great city, the city

only first-term Republican State Senator Michael Baumgartner from Spokane will give her much of a challenge. Republican leaders appear to be directing their interests elsewhere. First-term incumbent Commissioner of Public Lands Peter Goldmark is a rare political combination. He is a Democrat from the east side of the mountains. He got a late challenge from Tea Party conservative Clint Didier. But Goldmark will get a unique array of votes. West side and east side Democrats, and even some east side moderate Republicans. Goldmark will be hard for Didier to beat unless he raises a significant amount of money. Incumbent Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn faces three challengers, but is the front-runner. The superintendent is a non-partisan position. Dorn got off to a rocky start early in his term, but seemed to find his footing more recently. The position has become somewhat controversial as Gov. Christine Gregoire introduced a bill to elevate the state’s focus on education by creating a new Executive Department of Education — with the director reporting to her. Dorn opposed the move, as did the Legislature, and it didn’t pass. With the state under court direction to improve education funding, debates among the candidates should be worth attending. It is possible that one of the candidates could create enough attention to mount a challenge. But at this point, Dorn is still the person to beat. Incumbent Democratic Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler appears to be in good [ more ROEGNER page 5 ] Bob Roegner

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The Mirror’s editorial board: Rudi Alcott, publisher; Andy Hobbs, editor; Joann Piquette, retired and community advocate; Matthew Jarvis, business owner; Nandell Palmer, author; Bob Dockstader, retired attorney; Amye Bronson-Doherty, former school board member. Contact the board: editorialboard@ federalwaymirror.com

The certified nursing assistant (CNA) was trying to feed her 95-year-old patient lunch when the great-grandmother diverted her attention around the corner. “Come with me. I want to show you my mother!” Hand in hand, the elderly woman led her caregiver to the vertical mirror in the hallway. “Here’s my mother,” she said, pointing to her image in the mirror with an air of confidence. “Oh, she’s so beautiful!” the CNA offered, playing along with her patient’s phantom mother. As America’s aging population increases annually, there are greater demands for health care workers to supervise specifically Alzheimer’s patients. Family members that once scoffed at the idea of sending away Mom and Dad to nursing homes are now forced to make one of life’s most challenging decisions. While some would love to take care of their ailing loved ones at home, they don’t have the financial wherewithal or medical know-how to give round-the-clock care to patients. Still, residents who can afford to stay inside their own homes are doing just that while others opt for nursing homes or assisted living facilities. Alzheimer’s, according to an MD, is a dreaded type of dementia that cannot be remedied. In any profession, you can always count on a few bad apples to tarnish the reputation of the majority. For example, it is said that some health workers binge on their patients’ medication. That’s why it was incumbent for more stringent government oversight. Last November, Washingtonians voted I-1163 into law. The new law requires better training and more accountability for long-term care workers. One would say “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Even though I initially harbored mixed feelings about the changes, I am glad that the state stepped in with its reform. With innumerable people laid off from jobs in various high-end sectors because of the sluggish economy, legions are forced to get into health care by default, if you will. Entry level jobs are primarily CNA and Home Health Aide (HHA) openings. So, how does a real estate broker or a software developer earning $15,000 per month five years ago contend with a measly $12 per hour salary, sometimes part time? Who are these people charged with taking care of our parents and great-grandparents? Are they driven by just a paycheck to tide them over until the job market gets better, or are they passionate [ more PALMER page 19 ]

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To submit an item or photo for publication in The Mirror: email editor@federalwaymirror.com; fax (253) 925-5750. Letters may be edited for style, clarity and length. as a whole will be a much safer place. In addition to the benefits these ranges will have to the safety of our community, they will also give gun owners a reason to stay and play (I mean practice their skills). As a member of ADTA, my group and I travel once a month to Tacoma and quarterly to Bellevue to sharpen our skills at the ranges in these cities. In order to use these facilities, a good size fee is paid, and often times we stop afterward to grab a bite to

eat, benefiting those cities’ pocketbooks instead of Federal Way’s. I’m anxiously awaiting the grand opening of these ranges so I can stay and play.

April Hiatt, Federal Way

Time for a new firefighting model Again, we are hearing of a potential threat to remove vital services by a fire department steeped in tradition, one that continues to

refuse to admit that it’s time for a new model of a “fire” department. The reality is (according to their own statistics), that the “fire” department is in fact an emergency services department, with the majority of their calls medical in origin. With sprinkler systems, better construction, and excellent education by the department, fires are not as common as they once were. In this tight economy, we, as citizens of Federal Way and the larger community, have been asked to tighten our belts. [ more LETTERS page 5 ]

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MARK YOUR ELECTION CALENDAR: The Federal Way Mirror is hosting debates for candidates in both the primary and general elections. Debates will take place at the Federal Way High School little theatre, located at South 308th Street and Pacific Highway South. The debate schedule for the Aug. 7 primary election: • Primary election, District 30, position 1: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 10. • Primary election, District 30, position 2: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 10. • Congressional debate, District 9: 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 21. Debate schedule for the Nov. 6 general election: • General election, District 30, position 1: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9. Position 2: 6:30 to 8 p.m. • Congressional debate, District 9: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10.

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[ ROEGNER from page 4] shape as the two Republicans will struggle for the attention necessary to create a close race. Democratic incumbents Cantwell, Goldmark, Kreidler along with Democratic incumbent Lt. Gov. Brad Owen and Dorn all look formidable. Democrats will also be very competitive in the races for Secretary of State and State Auditor, and President Obama is likely to win the state. But the state Senate and House are up for grabs and Republican McKenna leads for governor at this point. If this mix of probable winners is confusing to you, you’re not alone. Our state traditionally votes Democratic. We have more Democrats than Republicans primarily because of the area around Puget sound. We have a large number of independents who tend to be political moderates and lean Democratic. But those independents, not surprisingly, can actually be independent. Straight party-line voters won’t decide these elections — independent voters will. The candidates and their political operatives will craft the message. The question is, which message will resonate with independent voters this year? Right now we are seeing mixed signals from voters that could result in several winners from both parties.

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

Our jobs have been affected, hours reduced. The health care industry that I work in has been forced to change the model of how we deliver care with some good results and room for continued change. It’s time for the fire department to look at their model as one that needs changing. Instead of having large fire trucks (with their single digit gas mileage) that respond to medical emergencies, why don’t we have well stocked Chevy Suburbans staffed by EMT’s responding initially, or add Medic One units (a true need)? The fact is that we don’t need so many large trucks. Dispatch appropriately. A motor vehicle accident is more likely to need some of the equipment on a large truck than is a call for chest pain in a home. Federal Way is a bedroom community. Fires certainly make the news and are dramatic, destructive, horrible yet exciting (and the reason firefighters become firefighters, not EMS workers). But fires are not the majority of what the department deals with. I would be willing to support the department levy needs if they were willing to change their model. I would be willing to accept fewer large fire trucks in favor of more smaller vehicles made for responding to medical calls. Yes, I know this may increase response time if my home caught on fire, but I’m willing to take the chance because the reality is that I will more likely need a medical response than a fire response, as are my neighbors and my community. I get tired of patients that I care for in the emergency department telling me that they didn’t call 911 because “I didn’t want all those fire trucks crowding up my street and making a disturbance for the neighbors.” Perhaps The Mirror could also report on the many, many medical calls rather than just the occasional fire that takes place (which adds “fire” to the fear). Please, fire commissioners, firefighters, EMS

workers, civic leaders — take this opportunity to be cutting edge, responsive and work to create a new model for the “fire” department that is logical, uses our money in the most responsible way, sets a new standard for the region and the nation, and responds to the actual needs of our community.

Valerie Olson, Federal Way

Come join the FW Kiwanis What’s an interclub? It’s when four or more members show up at an event outside of a normal club meeting. As I stood watching the Flag Day Celebration on June 9, I looked to see if we had an interclub. I became aware of the Kiwanis presence within so many aspects of our community. King County Councilman Pete von Reichbauer has sponsored this event for many, many years. He is a member of our club. His first speaker was Congressman Adam Smith, who is a member of our club. Next up was Mayor Skip Priest, a club member. Then Federal Way City Councilwoman Linda Kochmar and everywherein-the-community Janice Siebenaler, both members. I saw Deputy Police Chief Andy Hwang and obviously myself as the Assistant Fire Chief. We are members. Judge Dave Larson, Wild Waves owner and community leader Jeff Stock, community activist Bob Kellogg, all members. And, of course, The Mirror’s own Andy Hobbs — a member. The Kiwanis Club of Federal Way is made up of community leaders, some visible, some not. There are a bunch of Don’s and Steve’s and others that you will get to know that lead and serve in many capacities. Come join us! I challenge the school board who once boasted every member of the board as members. Come join us! We meet every Wednesday for camaraderie and a guest speaker. We host politicians, sports celebrities, and inspiring people at each meeting. We put on the community Salmon Bake

June 15, 2012 [5] every July at Steel Lake Park (for 56 years). We operate the concession stand at Memorial Stadium. We give many scholarships. We support efforts and people and causes that need support. Come join us! We meet at Twin Lakes Golf Club at noon every Wednesday and the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. for dinner. Come join us! We thank you for supporting us since 1955.

Gordie Olson, President, Kiwanis Club of Federal Way

Change laws for underage ID An article in the June 8 Mirror really made me steam. Rite Aid liquor sales. First off, a store should not be made responsible for figuring anybody’s age. Second, when somebody 16 years of age gets a license, it lasts for five years. So they turn 21 before the license expires. This could be changed by having the license expire at age 21, no matter what age they are when getting licenses. Then no one would have to figure the age. If they had an intermediate license, they should not be allowed to buy liquor at anytime. Of course somebody would be missing out on money — no more fines. I just heard about all the accidents from underage drinking and driving. Anybody knows that youngsters don’t go to big box stores to buy liquor. They have friends, uncles, older brothers, sisters, etc. People don’t understand that when this happens, the clerk is fined, has to go to court, is charged with supplying liquor to an underage person, and is charged with a misdemeanor. And the store has to pay a fine. So state enforcers of drugs, alcohol and tobacco could work to have this changed so they could be out getting the real bad guys. The clerk is trying to make a living and gets set up, and they will possibly get fired. Just one of many things in the law that has to be changed.

Norma Blanchard, Federal Way

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King County seizes Chihuahuas from hoarder By GREG ALLMAIN gallmain@federalwaymirror.com

The West Seattle Herald reports that five Federal Way students were injured Monday after playing with fire and gasoline on Alki beach. The Thomas Jefferson High School students were celebrating graduation with a bonfire. A young man poured gas into an envelope, then placed it into a barbecue pit, the report said. The envelope exploded, spreading flames and catching shirts on fire. Two male teens were taken to Harborview Medical Center with second- and third-degree burns to their face and arms, the report said. Two other males and one female were treated at Harborview for burns. The female’s hair and face were burned, and the two males had first- and second-degree burns to their upper chest, the report said. One witness told KIRO News that it looked like a campfire was on their chests. The Seattle Fire Department responded to the incident. The West Seattle Herald posted photos from the scene. In one photo, people pour water on a badly burned male as he waits for help.

Regional Animal Services of King County and the Seattle Animal Shelter have teamed up to try and find homes for a number of Chihuahuas seized from an animal hoarder in Issaquah last fall. The dogs have been under the county’s care since they were saved from their previous owner, and need permanent homes. “We’re happy that these dogs have a second chance at a good life,” said animal services operations manager Glynis Frederiksen. “Thanks to our hard-working staff and wonderful foster

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families, we’ve been able to nurse them back to health. The previous owner has agreed to release them so that we can find them new forever homes.” While Regional Animal Services and the Seattle Animal Shelter are happy to find homes for the dogs, Frederiksen cautioned that the dogs will need a lot of tender loving care and training. “They were kept in small, filthy kennels and had little contact with people or other dogs, and had little or no veterinary care during that time,” she said. “We are especially looking for pet owners who are ready to take on the responsibility of caring

Jerry W. Thompson, 67, was accused of shooting and killing his mother, Alberta J. Thompson, 88. On April 14, 2010, Federal Way police were dispatched to the 30200 block of 26th Place South for a welfare check. Upon arrival, police forced entry into the residence and found Alberta

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A King County Superior Court judge dismissed first-degree murder charges against a Federal Way man in the death his elderly mother.

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www.federalwaymirror.com When are we dealing with the issues?” Bennett said she feels the district is sinking fast. She feels that she will have a choice to make in the near future on whether to let her three children stay in the district. A product of Federal Way schools herself, Bennett says the district has a lot of people willing to help, if the schools just reached out to those willing to do so. “It gives you guys a lot on your plate, but there are people who want to help,

that have ideas that have certain things we could do. But nobody wants to engage in that conversation, because everybody seems to have a set agenda,” she said. Levy said FWPS is not geared in the right way to meet the needs of the local economy and job market. “I would have to say our school system is an abject failure. We cannot afford to have that many young people slip through our fingers,” he said. “Perhaps we need to reframe the way we think about education.”

Levy said FWPS needs to think of its shareholders, which he feels are Federal Way itself, local employers, and the students. “I came to the conclusion that if the Federal Way school system would build something that’s useful to students, they will stay (in the community). (If) we ask the employers the skills they need coming out of high school, and if we would teach those skills in high school, I am of the belief that parents, and the community, would come to understand that education has real value,” he said.

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How do Federal Way schools budget your tax dollars? With a positive general fund budget recommendation last month, Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) assistant superintendent of business services Sally McLean spoke about the other budgets that also get approved during the lengthy process. These “other” budgets include the Transportation Vehicle Fund, the Associated Student Body (ASB) fund, the Debt Service Fund, and the Capital Projects Fund. McLean said that there are no real significant changes to these funds, although the Transportation Vehicle Fund will have one difference than in years past. “The big change in the Transportation Vehicle Fund is when we will receive the state depreciation funds for our school buses,” McLean said at the school board’s June 12 meeting. “Typically, that has been allocated to districts at the beginning of the year, in September or October. That has been shifted to the Aug. 31, 2013, apportionment payment. For all intents and purposes, the revenue we will be getting from the state next year is not available for us to spend during the 2012-13 school year.” In effect, the revenue the district receives from the state next year will not be available to use until the 2013-14 budget cycle. McLean reviewed the

district’s fleet, saying there are currently 147 operational buses, with the oldest bus in the fleet first hitting the road back in 1987. The average age of the buses currently serving Federal Way students is 10 years. Of those 147 buses, 50 are fully depreciated, which means the district will no longer receive revenue from the state for those vehicles. The district plans to buy an additional four new buses next year, costing $480,000. According to McLean, $110,000 will be set aside for contingencies that may arise during next year. For the ASB fund, McLean said there was not much to report. The

beginning fund balance is $584,500, McLean is anticipating $4,116,800 in revenues, $4,161,000 in expenditures, and an ending fund balance of $540,030. There were no significant issues with the Debt Service Fund, which is a combination of voter authorized tax collections and is also related to the district’s bonds, McLean reported. “We are assuming that we will not be issuing any additional voter authorized bonds during the 2012-13 school year. We have approximately $12 million remaining from the previously authorized $149 million bond issue, which we have talked about earmarking for

part of the construction for Federal Way High School,” she said. In the Capital Projects Fund, McLean said the previously mentioned $149 million bond issue approved by voters is in its sixth year, and much of the construction funded by that bond issue is coming to a close. One change will be a bump in the district’s SixYear Technology Levy, from $1.8 million to $4.4 million, an increase that was voter approved. The final public hearing and budget adoption is slated for June 26.

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Coated in raindrops, this celestial alba rose grows in Margaret Nelson’s yard in Federal Way. ANDY HOBBS, The Mirror

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Each rose has its own connection to history. Some strains, such as Rosa gallica officinalis, was used for medicine and perfume as far back as the Middle Ages in Europe. The celestial alba is a hearty rose that thrives in the Northwest climate. This pink-petaled beauty was the favorite rose of King Henry VIII at Hampton Court. “It’s a piece of a piece of a piece,” Nelson said of all the rose cuttings that have been propagated for centuries. Roses vary in their flowering frequency, thorn coverage, colors and scent. Some species like Souvenir de St. Anne smell soft and powdery, while the damask rose’s sweet and feminine scent mimics fresh perfume. Rose petals are used as food, sometimes for flavoring, but also as the main ingredients in jams, jellies, syrups and tea. Nelson knows a woman who bakes cakes with rose petals. “I just want to look at them, not eat them,” she said, “I just laughing. want to Nelson is look at president of them, not Heritage Roses eat them.” Northwest, Margaret a group with Nelson, 68 members. Federal Way Most of these rose lovers live in Western Washington, but some hail from Oregon, Idaho, California and British Columbia. The group’s goal is to study, grow and promote the preservation of old roses. Nelson produces their newsletter.

Local rose shows • The Annual Rose Fest runs June 15-17 at Antique Rose Farm, 12220 Springhetti Road, Snohomish. A work party begins at 10 a.m. June 16 to prepare an area for a Heritage Roses Northwest educational display, which is open noon to 5 p.m. June 17. • The Seattle Rose Society show runs June 23-24 at Factoria Mall in Bellevue. • The Rainy Rose Society Display runs June 30 to July 1 at Emerald Downs in Auburn. • The Tacoma Rose Society Show runs June 30 at Jackson Hall in Tacoma. • To learn more about Heritage Roses Northwest, contact Margaret Nelson at oldrosen@gmail.com.

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Filipinos celebrate independence at Federal Way Walmart

Dozens of FilipinoAmericans gathered June 11 at Walmart Supercenter in Federal Way. The event was coordinated by Andromeda Allen, a Walmart employee, to celebrate this historical date in the Philippines.

By ANDY HOBBS editor@federalwaymirror.com

Dozens of Filipino-Americans celebrated their culture and native nation’s Independence Day at the Walmart Supercenter in Federal Way. On June 12, 1898, the Philippines declared independence from Spain. Friday’s festivities in Federal Way featured traditional Filipino dances such as Tinikling, Moro-Moro and Pandango. Guests ate lechon, a whole roasted pig. At the celebration, participants represented the range of regions and dialects from the Philippines. Federal Way resident Marie Knapp was invited to sing “Bayan Ko,” a Filipino folk

A bench-shaped marker honors King County’s deceased indigents at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Renton. ANDY HOBBS, The Mirror

Gone but not forgotten: County buries indigents By ANDY HOBBS editor@federalwaymirror.com

The King County Indigent Remains Program handles the burial of people who died poor and destitute. It’s the only funeral service many of these people receive. A ceremony June 13 at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Renton paid tribute to 154 individuals in King County whose remains went unclaimed by their families. Of those deceased, 22 were female. A bench and multiple markers are grouped into a corner of the Renton cemetery with the epitaph “Gone but not forgotten, these people of Seattle.” The program is managed by the King County Medical Examiner’s Office and provides funding for cremation of indigent individuals who die in the county. An effort is made to contact the deceased person’s next of kin. About every two years, the office hosts a burial and service. “This is where the dead teach the living,” said Dr. Richard Harruff, medical examiner, at the Wednesday ceremony. Harruff and Joe Frisino, lead investigator for Public Health Seattle and

King County, recited the entire list of 154 names at the end of the service. Leaders from a range of faith communities — including Catholic, Jewish and Native American — delivered prayers and blessings for the deceased. “This is all too often the only memorial service the homeless have,” said Tammy Ray of the Church of Mary Magdalene in Seattle, who advocates on their behalf. “We are grateful they are buried with dignity.” The ceremony included a rendition of “The Wayfaring Stranger,” a folk song: I’m just a poor wayfaring stranger I’m traveling through this world of woe Yet there’s no sickness, toil nor danger In that bright land to which I go I’m going there to see my mother/father I’m going there no more to roam I’m only going over Jordan I’m only going over home The program relies on an operating budget of about $160,000 in 2012, with an extra $25,000 in community donations and family contributions.

FW students design FUSION poster, invite Mirror staff reports

FUSION (Friends United to Shelter the Indigent, Oppressed and Needy) of Federal Way is once again preparing for the annual art festival, which will be held Wednesday, Aug. 1, at the Dumas Bay Centre. This year’s theme is “Moulin Rouge.” The Federal Way High School graphic arts class, under the leadership of teacher Jennifer Picardo, was challenged to present designs for the invitation and wel-

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song about freedom. The song was once banned by former authoritarian president Ferdinand Marcos. Those who sang “Bayan Ko” before 1986 faced punishment, including jail. “That song is meaningful to me,” said Knapp, who sang while wearing a traditional white dress from her native country. Her rendition was dedicated to

come poster for the event. Jessica Landin’s invitation design, featuring her original painting depicting dancers, was chosen for the invitation. Colton Feider’s bubbling champagne was chosen for the welcome poster. This is the fourth year that the FWHS graphic arts class has designed the invitation for the popular Federal Way event. The event is FUSION’s major fundraiser for the year. FUSION owns and operates 16 transitional housing units in Federal Way and Northeast Tacoma. The non-profit organization provides case management and required services

Walmart’s Filipino employees, many of whom got teary eyed while listening to Knapp, a U.S. resident since 1994. “It’s so full of sentiments,” she said of the folk song. “It’s about freedom — freedom from tyrants and rulers.” According to the 2010 Census, more than 3.4 million Americans of Filipino ancestry reside in the U.S.

Pictured from left to right: Jessica Landin, Colton Feider and Jennifer Picardo, teacher. COURTESY PHOTO for homeless families while they work toward selfsufficiency. Tickets to the

event may be purchased on FUSION’s website at www. fusionfederalway.org.

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Ducich earns Rotary’s Service Above Self Award The Rotary Club of Federal Way announced that Cindy Ducich, an active member of the Federal Way community, has received the 2012 Service Above Self Award. Ducich has worked with the Federal Way Chamber for over seven years as an ambassador. She worked with the Federal Way School District, started and ran her own successful business, and now is an advertising sales consultant for The Mirror. She has demonstrated over the years a deep connection with the community and supports many local events that enrich our community and citizens. COURTESY PHOTO Ducich is seen with Don Heinkel and Linda Bjorneby.

Garden’s yard sale: Light of Christ Community Fathers Day with free massages, live entertainment Garden will hold a yard sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June and hot rods. The market is hosting a Charity Health 15-16 at 34249 21st Ave. SW, across from the Twin Run on Aug. 11. Free fitness conditioning available. Lakes park and ride. All proceeds benefit the garden. Enterprise Elementary: The school is having a Water safety day: Marine Hills Swim and TenGarden Celebration featuring the Federal Way nis Club will host its free annual Water Safety Symphony from 2 to 4 p.m. June 18. The RoDay for all ages from noon to 3 p.m. June 16 tary Club of Federal Way has donated funds COMMUNITY at 600 S. 302nd St. First 50 kids get a free to support the garden and new tile mural. gift. Pool open to public from noon to 3 p.m. Call Stacy Traylor at (253) 945-2608. Learn more at www.marinehillspool.org or Anti-bully mural: AmeriCorps and Mark call (253) 839-4690. Ask about swim lessons. Twain Elementary will unveil an anti-bullying Coffee talk with Asay: State Rep. Katrina Asay mural at 5 p.m. June 18 at Celebration Park, 1095 S. will host a “coffee talk” with constituents at 10 a.m. 324th St. Contact (253) 945-3141. June 16 at Poverty Bay Coffee, 1108 S. 322nd Pl. Con2012 Summerfest: Federal Way AmeriCorps and tact: (360) 786-7830 or Katrina.Asay@leg.wa.gov. Northwest Church will host a community celebration Fathers Day at the farmers market: The Federal for the whole family 3 to 6 p.m. June 20 at The Norman Way Farmers Market runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays Center, 33250 21st Ave. SW. Event features health and through October at The Commons Mall’s southwest safety info and outdoor fun. RSVP: (253) 945-2281. corner parking lot near Sears. This weekend caters to [ more CALENDAR page 15 ]

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children. MOSAICA will be held noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 23, at Saghalie Middle School park, 33914 19th Ave. SW, Federal Way. Contact (253) 332-4983 or elvirarybakov@gmail.com. Bobby Darin: “Singin’ and Swingin’ with Bobby D,” a salute to singer Bobby Darin, will begin at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 23, at Centerstage Theatre, 3200 SW Dash Point Road. The one night only event pays tribute to one of America’s music icons and features popular Seattle-based actor/singer Bob De Dea. He is backed by David Duvall’s nine piece orchestra and three vocalists. Tickets cost $15. Visit CenterstageTheatre. com or (253) 661-1444. Wild Waves for foster families: Foster families get free admission to Wild Waves Theme Park on June 24 thanks to a promotion from Sleep Country USA. Anyone who

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from Master Gardeners and checking out unusual plants. Tickets are $15 before June 30. Contact (253) 529-9857 or visit www. federalwaysymphony.org. World Vision tours: World Vision’s interactive center takes visitors of all ages on a self-guided journey through World Vision’s rich history of child sponsorship, advocacy, relief, and development work. Interactive displays, stunning photos, stories, audio, and video all share how transformational development is restoring hope to communities in poverty around the world. Self-guided tours are available 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (253) 815-2555 or email tours@worldvision.org. Give blood: Cascade Regional Blood Services is hosting multiple blood drives in Federal Way. For appointments, contact Robin Lulich: (253) 927-0540 ext. 202.

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us olympic diving trials kick off June 17 at KC Aquatic center The United States Olympic Committee and the NBC Sports Group will offer 14 hours of coverage of the U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Diving, which will be held at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way June 17-24. The schedule includes five hours on NBC and nine on the NBC Sports Network. Coverage will start June 18 from 9 p.m. to midnight on the NBC Sports Network with coverage of the semifinals of the men’s 10-meter semifinals. The NBC Sports Network can be found on channel 34 and 626 for Comcast subscribers, channel 603 on DirectTV and channel 159 for Dish Network. Coverage will continue on June 20 from 7 to 11 p.m. (semifinals men’s 3-meter, women’s 10-meter and 3-meter), June 21 from 7 to 9 p.m. (synchro finals in men’s 3-meter and women’s 10-meter), June 22 from 8 to 9 p.m. (synchro finals men’s 3-meter), June 23 on NBC from 1 to 3 p.m. (men’s 10-meter finals) and June 24 from noon to 3 p.m. (finals in men’s 3-meter, women’s 10-meter and women’s 3-meter). There is an on-site parking lot at the Aquatic Center. Visitors may also park in the adjacent Federal Way National Little League Baseball Complex parking lot, which will be charging a fee.

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FW team photo hits the Web By CASEY OLSON sports@fedwaymirror.com

Jefferson’s Lindsey Dahl was a two-time, first-team All-State selection in soccer after scoring 63 career goals for the Raiders. Dahl was a also a two-time letterwinner in basketball and a multi-time placer in numerous events at the state track and field meet. file photo

Lindsey Dahl: TJ’s multi-sport stud will head to Montana after starring in soccer, basketball, track By CASEY OLSON sports@fedwaymirror.com

Lindsey Dahl is used to juggling numerous things at one time. The recent Thomas Jefferson High School graduate left with 10 letters sewn to her Raider letterman’s jacket in three different sports, which is an anomaly in today’s sport-specific society. And that doesn’t even take into consideration Dahl’s work inside the classroom at TJ, which is also top

Mirror’s 2012 Female Athlete of the Year award to her already-packed list of accomplishments. Dahl is now set to head to the University of Montana in Missoula notch. to compete on the Grizzly track “I really enjoyed doing everyand field team. thing,” Dahl said. “All of “It’s so beautiful there,” my coaches were really Dahl said. “I’m kind of a Next week: country girl and one that helpful and understandMale ing. They all gave me doesn’t really like the city.” Athlete of plenty of time to do But Dahl won’t be everything.” the Year totally giving up the jugDahl, who was twice a gling act she has been first-team All-State socperforming during her cer player, a solid contributor on time at Jefferson when she heads the Raider basketball team and a to Big Sky Country. The track and multi-time placer at the state track field coaches at the University of and field meet, can now add the [ more lindsey dahl page 17 ]

The Federal Way High School boys basketball program got a lot of free publicity Thursday afternoon. But it was the Eagle team from 24 years ago that got the national run, thanks to the website deadspin.com. A photo of the 1987-88 Federal Way team was featured on deadspin with the headline, “Why Does This High School Basketball Team Photo Have An Uzi And A Tank In It?” The 24-year-old photo was taken after the Eagles made a trip south on Interstate 5 to play a game and stopped at the museum at Fort Lewis. It shows the entire team, along with longtime head coach Jerome Collins (featuring a jheri curl), standing on top and in front of a tank in some very, very, very short shorts. It also shows then-senior Sean Sehlin holding — what I’m just assuming — is a plastic uzi machine gun. “We all love laughing at old team photos. There’s the passé fashion and the awkward facial expressions, and some dude’s dumb dog is always the ‘team mascot,’” the deadspin.com story said. “The photo above is no ex[ more awkward photo page 17 ]

Powerhouse TJ highlights All-City Softball Team Infield

for 9 in stolen bases. Savannah State finished the 2012 season with a 26-24 record, but won the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Southern Division title.

The senior had a monster season for the Raiders and was named first-team, AllSPSL North by the league’s coaches. Jefferson second baseman is headed to Savannah State University in Georgia in the fall. Patton led Jefferson to the state tournament for the fourth-straight season after setting an all-time TJ record for hits in a season with 57 and tied for highest batting average at .559. She also had a team-best 40 RBIs, scored 44 runs, 13 doubles, seven triples and one home run. Patton was also 9

The Raider shortstop had a huge role in Jefferson’s run to the state tournament. Whitcomb played stellar defense in the middle of the TJ infield and was also lethal at the top of the offensive lineup. She finished with a .490 batting average and stole an astounding 36 bases in 38 attempts. Whitcomb also finished with 52 singles and only three extra-base hits. She did have one home run and scored a team-high 49 runs and had 16 RBIs. [ more all-city softball page 18 ]

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Jefferson centerfielder Lexi Goranson makes another appearance on the All-City Team and will play at Portland State. file photo

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Briefs: ‘Fine Diving’ June 20 at KCAC By CASEY OLSON sports@fedwaymirror.com

The Seattle Sports Commission along with the Federal Way Chamber of Commerce is hosting “An Evening of Fine Diving” from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center on Wednesday, June 20. The event will coincide with the 2012 United States Olympic Trials — Diving. The competition will begin at 7 p.m. on June 20. Athletes are competing for 16 spots at the upcoming 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London. The cost is $30 per person and includes dinner. Patrons are asked to wear casual resort attire. Federal

Way Chamber members and community leaders are invited to join in this rare and exciting opportunity. For more information, visit seattlesports.org or email Kbostwick@seattlesports.org. • A pair of Fife High School seniors, who hail from Federal Way, have signed to play college baseball in the fall. Connor Harkness will play at Olympic Community College in Bremerton and Chris Glahn signed with Green River Community College. Both are righthanded pitchers. Harkness lives in the Redondo area and Glahn lives in Twin Lakes and both have played Little League in Federal Way.

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Montana recruited her to compete in the heptathlon, which consists of seven different events, including the 100-meter dash, high jump, shot put, 200 meters, long jump, javelin and 800 meters. During her prep career, Dahl placed at the state meet in the javelin, long jump, triple jump and the hurdles. She also had numerous dual meets when she won four different individual events. A week after she competed in three different events at the 2012 Class 4A State Track and Field Meet in Tacoma, Dahl finished in second place in the heptathlon at the 41st Annual Washington State Combined Events Championships at Lake Stevens High School. “I’m really excited to do that in college,” Dahl said. “I’m ready to get training and to get to Montana.” But Dahl will not be competing in the sport that she had the most

On the mound, Harkness finished 4-3 with a 0.98 earned-run average in 43 innings of work. He had 51 strikeouts and walked only six. Glahn finished 1-0 in seven innings of work and had a 1.00 ERA. Glahn also hit .312 with four runs and six RBIs. • Thomas Jefferson High School will host the 2012 Raider Basketball Camp from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. from June 25-28. The camp will focus on team and individual skills with an emphasis on shooting and ball handling. The coaching staff from TJ, led by head coach Kyle Templeton, will run the camp. Campers will receive a T-shirt and

success during her high school career – soccer. She was truly a goal-scoring machine for the Raiders during her stellar career. Dahl finished her senior season with an amazing 28 goals and five assists in just 18 matches. In total, the Raiders scored 41 goals during the season and their second-highest scorer finished the year with three. She was named first-team, All-State for the second year in a row. As a junior, Dahl was also the co-Most Valuable Player in the SPSL North, finishing with 20 goals and four assists to lead the SPSL. She had six multi-goal games, including three hat tricks. During her career, Dahl scored a grand total of 63 goals for Jefferson, including nine as a freshman and six as a sophomore. “My goal this season was to beat my junior season in goals,” Dahl said. “I wanted to be above that. Scoring a goal feels amazing. Everybody wants

basketball. The cost is $100 per camper. Make checks payable to Federal Way Public Schools and mail to Kyle Templeton at Jefferson High School, 4248 S. 288th St., Auburn, Wash. 98001 or deliver in-person to TJ. You can register at the door on the first day of the camp. There will be a 40-minute lunch break and campers are asked to bring a sack lunch each day as campers will not be allowed to leave campus. For more information, contact Templeton at (206) 518-0503 or email kyle.j.templeton@gmail. com. Send Sports Briefs to sports@fedwaymirror.com

to score a goal with everybody running up to you. It’s the highlight of the game. It’s just awesome.” Dahl had some options to play soccer in college at places like Eastern and Central Washington, but really wanted to get out of the state. “I’m going to miss playing soccer,” Dahl said. “I’ve played it my whole life and it’s been weird lately, because I haven’t touched a soccer ball in three months.” Dahl also picked up two letters on the Thomas Jefferson basketball team. As a senior, she came back to the Raiders after not playing as a junior to concentrate on club soccer. She averaged five points for the Raiders and helped TJ get back into the postseason for the first time in three years. “I really enjoyed the team,” Dahl said. “I came back to help the team and basketball helps keep you in shape. I figured, why not go have fun and help the team as well?”

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ception. Look at those short shorts! The bad haircuts! The gigantic tank and semi-automatic weapon! What a bunch of dweebs — wait, what?” Deadspin is a sports website owned by Gawker Media and was launched in September 2005. As of February 2010, the site had attracted more than 462 million unique visitors and about 573 million page views, according to Wikipedia. Deadspin has 187,479 Twitter followers. The website posts commentaries, recaps and previews of the major sports stories of the day, as well as sports-related anecdotes, rumors and YouTube videos. Like Gawker.com, stories on Deadspin come from anonymous tips, readers and other sports blogs. The 1987-88 Federal Way High School team advanced to the Class 3A (then the biggest classification in Washington) State Boys Basketball Tournament. The Eagles finished 1-2 inside the Seattle Center Coliseum. The Eagles suffered a 74-72 loss to Marysville-Pilchuck (a team that included former University of Washington All-American safety Shane Pahukoa) in the opening round. Federal Way then beat Columbia River, 72-61, before being bounced by Mead, 53-51. Federal Way was led by All-State guard Jeremy Sloane. The sharpshooter went on to play a couple of seasons at the Air Force Academy before quitting the sport to concentrate on becoming a fighter pilot in the Air Force. Sloane flew several missions during Operation Allied Force over Kosovo and Serbia in the 1990s, and his F-16 was actually the second fighter jet into the war. During Operation Allied Force, Sloane was also on the rescue crew to rescue Air Force Capt. Scott O’Grady, whose plane was shot down. Following his combat missions, Sloane was later awarded a spot into the Air Force Thunderbirds air demonstration squadron. Could Sloane (pictured with his arm around the gigantic tank gun) have been swayed into the military lifestyle by the awkward team photo at Fort Lewis? You never know.

[18] June 15, 2012 www.federalwaymirror.com [ all-city softball from page 16] handed, might be the fastest player in Emma Blauser, Beamer

After being the Titans’ main pitcher during her first three seasons, Blauser played her more comfortable infield position while Madison Rogers handled most of the mound duty. Blauser, who will play next year at Western Washington University, was a second-team, All-SPSL South selection as a utility player by the league’s coaches. Her best offensive game came April 20 against Curtis when she went 2 for 3 with a home run, double, three runs and four RBIs. She also had a complete-game, fourhitter on the mound over Spanaway Lake on March 21.

Meghan Pewitt-Chan, Beamer

The sophomore shortstop proved to be one of the best defensive infielders in the SPSL South this season. PewittChan was a first-team, All-SPSL South selection by the league’s coaches. Offensively, Pewitt-Chan also had some very impressive games for the Titans. Her best game at the plate may have come during a big late-season win over the Puyallup Vikings on May 10. She finished 3 for 5 with a double and three RBIs. Pewitt-Chan will lead an impressive group of returners for Beamer next season.

Annalise Campbell, Jefferson

The Raider first baseman was another key part of the potent Jefferson offense that led TJ to a fourth-place finish at the Class 4A State Softball Tournament. Campbell finished with a .410 batting average and led the Raiders with 20 sacrifices. Campbell also stole 17 out of 18 bases she attempted and had 15 RBIs and scored 37 runs.

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Kelsey McDonnell, Beamer

For the second year in a row, McDonnell was recognized as a firstteam, All-SPSL South outfielder by the league’s coaches. The sophomore, who bats left-handed and throws right-

the league and had numerous games with multiple stolen bases. McDonnell plays for the highly-successful Sidewinders summer softball team.

Bailey Rundle, Jefferson

Rundle finished with an impressive .370 batting average and 23 RBIs for the Raiders, who finished third in the SPSL North before winning the SPSL Tournament in impressive fashion. Rundle also had four doubles and two triples and scored 25 runs for Jefferson. She also only struck out four times during the entire season.

Utility

Katie Jackson, Jefferson

The senior was a first-team, All-SPSL North selection as a utility player. Jackson played numerous positions for the Raiders and finished with a .310 batting average with eight doubles and three triples. Jackson also knocked in 16 runs and scored 17. Jackson was also Jefferson’s top pitcher, starting 24 games on the mound. The right-hander finished with a 2.49 earned-run average and struck out 125

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hitters in 149 innings of work. Jackson also pitched in every game during the Raiders’ postseason run.

Catcher

Halle Colson, Beamer

The junior had some huge offensive games for the Titans during the SPSL South season, including a pair of multihome run games. Colson dominated the Curtis Vikings. During an 11-1 win over Curtis on March 30, Colson finished 3 for 3 with two home runs and five RBIs. She was 3 for 4 during a 15-2 win over Curtis April 20 with two home runs and six RBIs. Colson helped Beamer qualify for the West Central District Tournament with a 13-12 overall record.

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Rocky Hale, Jefferson

The sophomore was a perfect 7-0 during the SPSL North season and also led the division in earned-run average. In total, Hale threw 76 innings on the season and struck out 68. She finished with a 3.32 ERA and opponents hit just .265.

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P Lizzet Dominuez, Kentridge; P Rocky Hale, Jefferson; C Bre West, Tahoma; 1B Katie Habryle, Kentlake; 2B Kayla Andrus, Kentridge; SS Maylynn Mitchell, Mount Rainier; 3B Brittany Jacobsen, Kentlake; DP Hannah Overall, Kentridge; UT Jessica Torlai, Kentridge; OF Amanda Allison, Tahoma; Breanna Clarke, Auburn Riverside; Maddie Brown, Kentlake.

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P Marissa Miller, So., Puyallup; P Tess Dixon, So., Rogers; C Halle Colson, Jr., Beamer; C Jessica Woodruff, Curtis, So., IF Maria Ortiz, Sr., Bethel; IF Taylor Nelson, Sr., Graham-Kapowsin; IF Kaela Ingram, Jr., Puyallup; IF Sydney Norris, Sr., Rogers; OF Abi Farrow, Jr., Emerald Ridge; OF Ashley Maxwell, Jr., Rogers; OF Bailey Plumb, Fr., Puyallup; OF Heather Clements, Jr., Bethel; UT Emma Blauser, Sr., Beamer, UT Jennifer Greenwald, Sr., Bethel.

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[ PALMER from page 4] about what they do? Having visited several Federal Way nursing homes and heard various stories, I would conjecture that taking care of cognitively-impaired patients is not for the faint-at-heart. It calls for people with extra doses of empathy, patience and kindness. These workers are required to complete upward of 90 hours of training, which includes clinical practice in real nursing homes. They must also pass a written and practical state test, competency evaluation, tuberculosis (TB) and criminal background check. Since “good” money is hardly a factor in anyone’s becoming a CNA/HHA, what then is truly the big draw? Many attribute a lifelong passion stemming from their caring for an elderly or disabled loved one. CNAs and HHAs assist residents with basic Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): bathing, grooming, oral care, cleaning bodily functions and feeding. While a small percentage of CNAs and HHAs are American-born, the field is predominantly minorities and immigrants from Africa, South America and Asia. Nationally, women outnumber men, nine to one. Most often than not, these caregivers don’t possess the requisite education like their patients, some of whom once

[ ALGAE from page 1] Aquatechnex, with offices across the Northwest, has used Phoslock for projects in other states. The permit process in Washington was more complicated because of state-owned waters connected to the project, said director Terry McNabb. “A lot of times we see the phosphorus go to ‘no detect’ in the same day,” McNabb said. “It’s stunning.” The Phoslock treatment is more long-term than other methods to treat algal blooms, such as with aluminum sulfate, which tends to alter a lake’s pH, or acidity. If the water’s pH is knocked off balance, any fish in the lake face death. Phoslock does not affect the lake’s acidic balance, according to Aquatechnex’s biologists. Phoslock binds with phosphorus molecules and neutralizes them as the substance sinks to the bottom, mixing with the sediment. Aquatechnex has contracted with Federal Way to treat Steel Lake and North Lake, including ongoing removal of milfoil, an invasive water plant.

graduated from Ivy League universities and commanded much power with the stroke of a pen. To the naked eye, life is not always a level playing field. Some caregivers with barely a high school diploma now tell former professors, pilots, senators, and architects when to go to bed, how much to eat, and when to wash up. Many of them encounter sleepless nights from restless patients who could walk away or fall and break brittle bones in a nanosecond without that watchful eye. So, cheers to dedicated CNAs and HHAs in hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or private homes. Thank you for your sterling work. Despite our rapid technologies, it’s comforting to know that there’ll always be a need for that gentle pair of hands to rock the cradle, wipe our drools, and keep us steady over our bedpans. When I peer into the looking glass of the future, the stark reality beckons that men and women yet unborn will become my caregivers if I’m around for the next five decades. Now, that takes some humbling!

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www.federalwaymirror.com [ ARCHITECT from page 1] Leland said SRG seemed like the best fit because of the firm’s wide range of experience. “They did a project for Portland Public Schools called the DaVinci Arts School…a custom program highly recognized around the country for its forward thinking about the arts. For Grays Harbor Community College, they designed an auto and welding shop. … Also for Grays Harbor Community College, they designed the science, math, art and nursing facility.” Outside of those projects, Leland said SRG had recently done the renovation of a science center for the University of Puget Sound. Leland said SRG is partnered with a firm that specializes in studying “learning spaces.” He mentioned that some of the primary people involved at SRG were educated at Harvard University, while some others are graduates of the prestigious University of CaliforniaBerkeley architecture program. UC-Berkeley s one of the five or six premier architecture schools in the country, Leland said. FWPS superintendent Rob Neu said he wanted to make sure that everyone understood that this initial agreement was not for a full project at this time. “I just want to emphasize this is not a commitment to a full architecture agreement. That would be to the tune of $4 million right now. It’s basically a ‘not to exceed costs for personal services agreement,’ so we can get those initial

Federal Way High School, which was built in 1938, depends on voters to pass a capital projects levy in the November election. The money will go toward the high school’s renovation as well as new playgrounds at elementary schools. MIRROR FILE PHOTO drawings that our community has asked for,” Neu said. Federal Way School Board member Danny Peterson said he was eager to see what SRG can produce in these preliminary stages. “I’m excited to see what kind of designs they come up with, especially with a school like this, built in 1938. I know for a lot of voters, they’re anxious to see how we can maintain the historic parts of that school while making it a 21st century school that propels our students into the future,” he said. Leland touted SRG’s experience in just this kind of scenario. “As you go over their experience in renovations of historic buildings, and renovating occupied educational facilities, they have good experience with that,” he said. Peterson noted that part of their conversation around SRG had revolved around the firm’s recent renovation of parts of Pike Place Market in Seattle.

NOVEMBER ELECTION A capital levy to rebuild Federal Way High School will be on the ballot again in November. If approved by voters, the levy will raise $60 million to rebuild the aging Federal Way High School. The money will also renovate and update 19 playgrounds at the city’s elementary schools, and bring the district’s security camera systems up to par. In the Feb. 14 special election, the levy failed with about 47.5 percent of voters saying yes. The district has one more opportunity to pitch the levy to voters in 2012. The remodeling of Federal Way High School is the district’s top priority as far as construction projects. The district has already saved $50 million for the project, which has a total estimated cost of $110 million. Federal Way Public Schools will hold forums and conversations with various sectors of the community.

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REPORTER Reporter sought for staff opening with the Peninsula Daily News, a sixday newspaper on Washington’s beautiful North Olympic Peninsula that includes the cities of Por t Angeles, Sequim, P o r t To w n s e n d a n d Forks (yes, the “Twilight” Forks, but no vampires or werewolves). Bring your experience from a weekly or small daily -from the first day, you’ll be able to show off the writing and photography skills you’ve already acquired while sharpening your talent with the help o f ve t e ra n n ew s r o o m leaders. This is a general assignment reporting position in our Port Angeles office in which being a self-starter must be demonstrated through professional experience. Port Angeles-based Peninsula Daily News, circulation 16,000 daily and 15,000 Sunday (plus a website getting up to one million hits a month), publishes separate editions for Clallam and Jefferson counties. Check out the PDN at w w w. p e n i n s u l a d a i l y news.com and the beau- hreast@soundpublishing.com ty and recreational opor mail to: por tunities a t Sound Publishing, Inc., http://www.peninsuladai19426 68th Avenue S. lynews.com/secKent, WA 98032, tion/pdntabs#vizguide. ATTN: HR/SME In-person visit and tryout No calls or personal are required, so Washvisits please. ington/Northwest applicants given preference. Send cover letter, re- Think Inside the Box sume and five best writ- Advertise in your i n g a n d p h o t o g r a p hy local community clips to Leah Leach, managing editor/news, newspaper and on P.O. Box 1330, 305 W. the web with just First St., Port Angeles, one phone call. WA 9 8 3 6 2 , o r e m a i l leah.leach@peninsula- Call 800-388-2527 for more information. dailynews.com.

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LEGAL NOTICES IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF PIERCE UNION BANK, N.A., successor-in-interest to the FDIC as Receiver for Frontier Bank, Plaintiff, No. 12-2-006973-1 vs. GRANVILLE BRINKMAN, an individual; JUDY M. OLSON dba JMO ENTERPRISES; and JUDY M. OLSON, an individual, Defendants. The State of Washington to the said Defendant Granville Brinkman: You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 11th day of May, 2012, and defend the above-entitled action in the above-entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, Union Bank, N.A., and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorney for plaintiff, Matthew A. Goldberg, at the office stated below, and, in case of your failure so to do, judgment may be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of the court. The complaint seeks a deficiency judgment of not less than $607,279.75 against Granville Brinkman, arising from his guaranty of the obligations of J.M.O. Development, LLC. ASSAYAG â€œ MAUSS Matthew A. Goldberg Attorney for Plaintiff 2018 - 156th Ave. NE, Ste. 100 Bellevue, WA 98007 Published in Federal Way Mirror: May 11, 18, 25 and June 1, 8, 15, 2012 FWM 1890

PUBLIC NOTICE Whitworth Pest Solutions, Inc. at 253-845-1818 will be treating for mosquitoes at World Vision, 34834 Weyerhaeuser Way S, Federal Way, WA under the Aquatic Mosquito Control General Permit issued by the Washington State Department of Ecology. The date ranges of planned larvicide treatments to water on the property are: June 25-29, July 9-20, Aug 13-24, Sep 10-21. Larvicide name: Vectolex CG, active ingredient: Bacillus Sphaericus. Any person desiring more information on application updates or pesticides planned for use should contact Erik Hodson at Whitworth Pest Solutions at 253-845-1818. Washington State Dept of Ecology Aquatic Pesticides Permit Manager: Jon Jennings 360-407-6283. Published in Federal Way Mirror: June 15, 2012 FWM 1904

PUBLIC NOTICE FEDERAL WAY SCHOOL DISTRICT #210 Federal Way, WA 98003 OFFICIAL NOTICE OF THE 2012-2013 BUDGET HEARING and 2012-2013 BUDGET ADOPTION This is to notify patrons of the Federal Way Public Schools that the Board of Education will hold a Hearing on the 2012-2013 Budget on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. The location for this meeting will be at Federal Way City Hall, Council Chambers, 33325 8th Avenue S., Federal Way, WA 98003. Then, the Board of Education will hold a second Hearing, and then fix and adopt the 20122013 Budget during the regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 7:00 pm. The location of this meeting will be at Federal Way City Hall, Council Chambers, 33325 8th Avenue S., Federal Way, WA 98003. Interested citizens may appear at the hearing and speak for or against parts of the budget, which includes: the General Fund; the Transportation Vehicle Fund; the Capital Projects Fund; the Debt Service Fund; and the Associated Student Body Fund. Information is available at the Educational Service Center. Robert R. Neu, Superintendent Published in Federal Way Mirror: June 1, June 8, June 15 and June 22 FWM 1899

stated in the specifications, the bid deposit or bond shall be forfeited to the City of Federal Way. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: This project shall consist of: Improvements for Mark Twain Elementary School Safe Routes to School include installation of an advanced 20 mph Solar School Zone Flasher, an advanced School Zone sign, two solar powered LED rectangular shaped Rapid Flashing Beacons at the school zoned crossing on Star Lake Road, ADA compliant ramps in the right of way, ADA compliant ramps on the school property, the construction of an 8-10â€™ wide paved walkway approximately 485 feet in length from the street to the stairs of the school entrance and drainage improvements. The Contractor shall complete all work within 40 working days. All work within the Mark Twain Elementary School Property shall be completed by August 31, 2012. The bidder is urged to check the plans and contract provisions carefully. All bid proposals shall be in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders and all other contract documents now on file in the Purchasing Office of the City of Federal Way. Bid documents may be obtained from the Purchasing Department at (253) 835-2526. Any questions concerning the description of the work contained in the contract documents must be directed to John Mulkey, P.E., Street Systems Project Engineer, by facsimile at (253) 835-2709, or by letter addressed to John Mulkey, P.E., Street Systems Project Engineer prior to bid opening date. PURCHASE OF BID DOCUMENTS: Bidders may purchase copies of the Bidding Documents (half-size plans) in person, or by mailing a Twenty-Five and no/100 Dollars ($25.00) (non-refundable) check or cashiersâ€™ check payable to the City of Federal Way, 33325 8th Avenue South, Fede r a l Wa y, WA 98003-6325, phone (253) 835-2526. If purchasing by mail, please indicate your request for Bidding Documents for RFB #12-102, Mark Twain Elementary School Safe Routes to School. Informational copies of maps, plans, and specifications are available for review at the Public Works Department, Federal Way City Hall, 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, Washington. Bidding Documents are also available for review at the following Plan Centers: Daily Journal of Commerce, Attn: Plancenter.com, 83 Columbia St, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98104 Daily Journal of Commerce Project Center, 921 SW Washington St, Suite 210, Portland, OR 97205

REQUEST FOR BIDS Mark Twain Elementary School Safe Routes to School RFB # 12-102 SUBMITTAL OF SEALED BIDS: Notice is hereby given that the City of Federal Way, Washington, will receive sealed bids through July 9, 2012, until 10:00 a.m., at the City Hall Purchasing Office or by US Mail at City of Federal Way, Purchasing Office, 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, Washington 98003. Proposals received after 10:00 a.m. on said date will not be considered. BID OPENING: All bids will be opened and read publicly aloud at 10:10 a.m. on Monday July 9, 2012, at City Council Chambers, 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, Washington, for this RFB. All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid deposit by a cashierâ€™s or certified check, or Bid Bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of such bid proposal. Should the suc- McGraw Hill, 200 SW Michigan St, Suite 100A, cessful bidder fail to enter into a contract and fur- Seattle, WA 98106 nish satisfactory Performance Bond within the time Valley Plan Center, 10002 Aurora Avenue North,

#36, PMB 334, Seattle, WA 98133 Reed Construction Data, 30 Technology Parkway South, Suite 500, Norcross, GA 30092 Builders Exchange of Washington, 2607 Wetmore Avenue, Everett, WA 98201 Contractor Plan Center, 14625 SE 82nd Drive, Clackamas, OR 97015 Contractorâ€™s Resource Center, 2301 So Jackson Street, Suite 101B, Seattle, WA 98144 Isqft Planroom, 2606 2nd Ave #244, Seattle, WA 98121 oregon-washington@isqft.com The City, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49 C.F.R., Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 23 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award. The City encourages minority and women-owned firms to submit bids consistent with the Cityâ€™s policy to insure that such firms are afforded the maximum practicable opportunity to compete for and obtain public contracts. The Contractor will be required to comply with all local, State, and Federal laws and regulations pertaining to equal employment opportunities. The City anticipates awarding this project to the successful bidder and intends to give Notice to Proceed as soon as the Contract and all required associated documents are executed in full. However, regardless of the date of award, or Notice to Proceed, the Contractor must complete all work under this project by December31, 2012. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS: The City of Federal Way reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive any informalities or minor irregularities in the bidding, and determine which bid or bidder meets the criteria set forth in the bid documents. No bidder may withdraw his bid after the hour set for the opening thereof unless the award is delayed for a period exceeding thirty (30) days. Dated the 15th day of June, 2012. Date of first publication: June 15, 2012 Date of last publication: June 22, 2012 City of Federal Way Website June 15, 2012 www.cityoffederalway.com/bids July 09, 2012 FWM 1905

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The U.S. flag is more than just a piece of cloth. “It represents the people we serve. It represents the people we are willing to die for,” said Col. Robin Blanchard, the keynote speaker at the annual Flag Day Ceremony in Federal Way. Col. Blanchard leads the 96th Troop Command’s nearly 2,000-member unit headquartered in Seattle. She is the first female officer of the Washington Army National Guard to command at the Brigade level. “It’s rare if I can get through the ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ without tears,” Blanchard told attendees June 9 at the Weyerhaeuser Aquatic Center. “Our flag means something. Our flag is us, and we are it,” she said. “Our flag is more than a piece of cloth because we believe in what it stands for.”

After her speech, she led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Then she gave the pledge of enlistment to about a dozen new recruits. The event was sponsored by King County Councilman Pete von Reichbauer’s office and the Soroptimists of Federal Way. The celebration included live music, patriotic songs like

June 15, 2012 [23] Col. Robin Blanchard leads the pledge of enlistment for about a dozen new recruits June 9 at the Flag Day Ceremony in Federal Way. See more photos from the event at The Mirror’s website.

“God Bless America,” and Armed Forces Medley for the various branches of the military, and student patriotic essay winners Sabrina Banuelos and Olivia Weinburger. The councilman also led a special recognition to first responders and the U.S. military, along with the family of fallen Washington State Trooper Tony Radulescu.

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