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OPINION | Roegner: Wisconsin politics creep into WA [4] Johnson: Touchy subject [4] Firearms Lawyer: War on Walmart [5]

SPORTS | K.W. Williams is The Mirror’s FRIDAY, June 22, 2012 2012 Male Athlete of the Year [16]

CALENDAR | Upcoming events include a tribute to musician Bobby Darin [8] LET’S EAT | Readers share their favorite restaurants for out-of-town guests [9] COMICS | Two local comic shops say friendly competition is good for business [13-14]

Diving trials generate tourism dollars City expects visitors to inject millions into local economy

By ANDY HOBBS editor@federalwaymirror.com

By Greg Allmain

The Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center houses more than just a world-class swimming pool. The 2,500-seat facility on SW Campus Drive acts as an economic engine and tourism magnet for Federal Way and the region.

Events such as the Olympic diving trials and the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships help the aquatic center attract thousands of visitors, who inject an estimated $8 million into the region’s economy annually.

This week’s trials feature about 120 of the nation’s best divers competing for

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Adelaide, Heritage Woods and Lake Grove parks in Federal Way all tested positive for unsafe levels of lead and arsenic in the soil.

Lake Grove Park will have to undergo the most extensive work, said Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) soil safety program coordinator Amy Hargrove.

The DOE wants to remove the contaminated soil, then replace it with new topsoil, grass and native plants. The other two parks will most likely receive signage that warns park users of the contaminated soil.

The three parks’ positive tests are a result of contamination from the now defunct ASARCO Smelter, located in North Tacoma. The large smelter stack sent emissions of lead and arsenic through the air.

Zachary Nees and Samuel Dorman do the synchronized men’s 3-meter springboard event Monday in Federal Way. Casey Olson, The Mirror

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Olympian The week-long Chris Colwill United States For the latest updates and and Drew Olympic Team photos on the diving trials, Livingston are Trials — Diving visit federalwaymirror.com in second at culminates Sun849.33, and day with several David Bonuchi berths to the 2012 Summer and Michael Hixon in third Olympic Games. Over the with 779.28. next three days, 10 berths “We had a wake-up call in into the London Olympics the preliminaries. The comwill be handed out in Federal petition was great out there,” Way in six different events.

Ipsen said. “It was very nerveThe top-two finishers in each wracking, but we’ve been Zachary Nees from Indiana performs his final qualify for London. training hard and I’m happy Friday night’s finals start at dive Tuesday. ANDY HOBBS, The Mirror [ more DIVING, page 19 ]

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Teen Juggalo King County sewer rates go up had a hatchet

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Police Blotter Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: • Juggalo keeping it real: At 12:46 p.m. June 16 in the 2200 block of S. Commons, an underaged teen was observed smoking a cigarette outside of Target.

According to the report, the teen was dressed up as a “Juggalo,” part of the hardcore fan group of the rap group Insane Clown Posse. The report also notes that the teen had a hatchet on his person.

• Teenage son goes nuts: At 11:01 a.m. June 17 in the 1900 block of SW Campus Drive, a mother reported that her teenage son was “out of control.”

According to the report, the son was threatening to throw the family dogs into traffic. He also slapped his mother’s hand away during an argument, and threw a pizza cutter at a wall. The son had left the scene by the time police arrived.

• Husband gets after his wife’s lover: At 10:58 p.m. June 17 in the 1900 block of South 331st Street, a husband found his pregnant wife’s lover at the Covington Home Depot and chased him through the store.

According to the report, the lover is actually the father of the child, and the husband had promised retribution to the lover if he ever found him.

• Man removes woman from his garage: At 1:52 a.m. June 17 in the 32000 block of 30th Avenue SW, a man reported that a woman had followed him home and would not leave his property. According to the report, at one point, the man picked the woman up and removed her from his garage. Following that, the woman threw beer bottles at his garage door. The report notes the woman had left the scene by the time police arrived.

• Boyfriend runs away into the darkness: At 3:05 a.m.

June 17 in the 31000 block of 4th Avenue South, police responded to a possible domestic dispute call. According to the report, a man and a woman in a dating relationship had gotten into an argument. At some point, the man ran away from the woman down the street. The woman ran after him, but was unable to locate him.

• With friends like these…: At 3:02 p.m. June 17 in the 2300 block of South 320th Street, a man reported being assaulted by five acquaintances. According to the report, the man believed he was beaten up for the previous theft of a wallet. The man refused medical aid and also refused to give any further details to police as to who his attackers might be.

• Dangerous driver: At 5:29 a.m. June 16 in the 33000 block of 38th Avenue South, a witness reported seeing a man driving slowly through an area. The witness reported that the man had stopped driving and had apparently fallen asleep in his car. Upon contact with the suspect, police discovered a pipe for smoking heroin, and heroin, on the man’s person.

• Daughter leaves note for Mom: At 9:44 a.m. June 16 in the 36000 block of 3rd Avenue South, a mother awoke to find a letter in her daughter’s room, explaining that the daughter was leaving and never coming back. According to the report, the mother indicated her daughter had a history of depression, but that this was the first time she had run away.

• Shoplifters get away, but not for long: At 12:24 p.m.

June 16, two suspects shoplifted approximately $700 worth of merchandise from Top Foods.

According to the report, the two left the scene in a vehicle. That vehicle was later located, and the two shoplifters were arrested.

• Strange theft: At 3:40 p.m.

June 16 in the 1900 block of S. Commons, a man stole a coindispensing machine from the countertop at Subway. According to the report, the machine itself is worth $600, but had no coins in it at the time of the theft. The report also notes there was surveillance footage being reviewed to further attempt to identify the suspect.

The King County Council approved a 2013 sewer rate of $39.79 a month, in a decision made last week. The $39.79 marks an increase for King County customers from the current rate of $36.10. The rate is lower than the rate of $39.85 proposed by King County Executive Dow Constantine.

The county indicates the new rate of $39.79 will also be the rate for 2014, and concedes that while it is an increase, savings will hopefully be passed on to customers through operational efficiency.

According to the county, 34 cities, local sewer utilities, and one tribe are served by the county’s wastewater treatment agencies and programs. The funds raised by the sewer rate are used toward maintenance and operations for systems in King and South Snohomish counties, and a small portion of Pierce County.

Local municipalities also charge their own sewer rates, so the county’s increase will affect that overall local bill. Federal Way is served by the Lakehaven Utility District.

Another increase regarding sewer rates will happen

with the “new connections” charge, which is increasing by $1.55 from $51.95 to $53.50. This rate only affects new construction and projects that request to be hooked into the system.

Councilmember Joe McDermott, who steers the county’s Budget and Fiscal Management Committee, feels the new rate is a

solid decision for both the county and it’s citizens.

“This proposed sewer rate responsibly continues the County’s vital work in providing appropriate resources while continuing to be mindful of the increasing costs of this economy,” he said.

The council has proposed a number of places to trim

some fat within the county’s wastewater department, in order to make up for the difference of six cents between their rate and the Executive’s proposed rate.

One is eliminating vacant, non-critical positions in the Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) and the Department of Natural Resources and Parks.

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Wisconsin could happen in WA The attempted recall of Wisconsin Republican Gov. Scott Walker turned neighbor against neighbor, split many households and became one of the most brutal political battles in the country.

The controversy stemmed from Walker’s goal of eliminating collective bargaining for public employees unions due to budget shortfalls.

At its heart, the real issue in Wisconsin wasn’t the budget. It was about raw political power and who will have it.

Could it happen in Washington state?

And what does it say about the polarization of our country and the future?

Walker won the test of political strength with a comfortable margin for several reasons. There is a growing concern among many voters that public employees are too well paid and their retirement systems too expensive. Evidence similar votes in San Diego and San Jose, Calif., to curtail public pension systems.

The representations of benefits received by public employees may not be wholly accurate depending on which unions, teachers, police, fire, social workers, clerks or others are calculated — but the perception is there, and it is growing.

Walker also benefited by raising significantly more money than the unions — $45 million vs. $17 million — for the campaign. But the main reason he won was a smart political move he made at the beginning. Walker claimed the state needed to eliminate collective bargaining due to a budget shortage. He did not include police or fire in the legislation. This removed the two most politically influential unions from the

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Those of us on the Safe City email list have seen a rather impressive process culminate in an arrest. The process works.

The Federal Way Police Department is contacted about suspicious activity. They then notify us of anything we need to be looking for — including persons of interest and vehicle license plate numbers.

Well, it paid off today after the Twin Lakes Homeowners Association security guy helped

connect the dots with the security camera at Twin Lakes Grocery and the police officer who had knowledge of the suspect.

fight. Since they also tend to have among the most beneficial pensions, it also suggests that Governor Walker’s budget concerns may have been secondary to weakening the other unions that, not surprisingly, tend to favor Democrats.

The telling point was Walker’s effort to eliminate the unions’ ability to collect dues from the members. Part of the unions’ dues can be used to donate to candidates for office, usually Democrats. He was trying to cut off the funding source for the opposition.

Had Walker included uniformed personnel in his proposal to the Wisconsin Legislature, it likely wouldn’t have passed. Even if it had, it is likely the public vote would have been significantly different if police and fire had joined the recall effort, and Walker was smart enough to know that.

Politically speaking, Wisconsin, San Diego and San Jose have served as a testing grounds for political techniques aimed at tilting the level of the playing field nationally between labor and management. Weakening public sector unions will eventually weaken private sector unions, and unions have historically been a key Democratic constituency representing the working class.

Management is typically more well paid and, along with wealthy conservative donors, tend to support Republicans.

The disappearing middle class has been more Democratic, but out of concern for their own diminishing paycheck, appears receptive to the anti-public employee message. So do some private sector unions for similar reasons. [ more ROEGNER page 7 ] Bob Roegner

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For over 20 years, I’ve been teaching parents that it’s not a good idea to force their children to give (or receive) affectionate touches to relatives, friends, or anyone—including the parents themselves.

I get push-back. “We’re just being polite,” well-meaning parents will say. Or, “Grandma’s feelings will be hurt.”

Let’s think about this for a moment. There are things we all hope our children will be able to effectively say no to in life, and unwanted touch is one of them. No parent wants their child to be sexually abused. However, only 8 percent of children are sexually abused by strangers, and almost a quarter of all sexual abuse cases in children involve family members (freakonomics.com).

If we focus only on teaching our children to dismiss unwanted touch by strangers, we are missing the boat.

“When we force children to submit to unwanted affection in order not to offend a relative or hurt a friend’s feelings, we teach them that their bodies do not really belong to them because they have to push aside their own feelings about what feels right to them,” said Irene van der Zande, co-founder and executive director of Kidpower Teenpower Fullpower International, a nonprofit specializing in teaching personal safety and violence prevention. “This leads to children getting sexually abused, teen girls submitting to sexual behavior so ‘he’ll like me’ and kids enduring bullying because everyone is ‘having fun.’”

Think I’m overdoing it? Just take a look at some recent high profile sexual abuse cases and tell me children don’t need every available tool we can offer them to avoid the grooming and abuse that has damaged so many lives. We need to give our children’s safety more importance than someone else’s hurt feelings over not getting a hug.

Further down the road, this type of trust in one’s intuition about touch can help teens say no to sexual behavior. It empowers them to know what they do and don’t want and to say no to having sex with someone “so they’ll like me” or to please someone else.

Teaching children that they are in charge of their bodies is important, and it can require extra work on the part of parents. Here are some tips on how to navigate this touchy subject: • Explain to relatives and friends what you are doing and why. Let them know that you want your child to know he or she is in charge of who touches them, and who they choose to touch.

Offer a variety of choices to your child—a wave, high five, a handshake or a hug — to greet and say goodbye to family and friends.

• Insist on respect, just not that your child must offer physical affection in order to please others.

• If you have out of town relatives, use Skype, video-chatting, and other ways to keep in touch

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Dave McKenzie, Federal Way

Letter writer helps dismiss photo ticket On March 16, you published a letter titled “Driver sees flashes in school zone.”

I responded, as I received a photo ticket form this zone, and

the letter described my car and the time he camera flashed me.

You were kind enough to give me the name of Matt Sato, the Good Samaritan who wrote you this letter.

I was able to contact Mr. Sato and he wrote me a letter that confirmed this article.

At my hearing on Friday, May 12, I submitted a copy of The Mirror article along with the letter from Mr. Sato, and my reason for proceeding because the light

was still green. The reason for my notice of determination was dismissed.

At the court, I noticed a few other people who received tickets from the same zone. I believe it is wrong to have the camera there.

I’ve lived at this address for 32 years and most people know the school is there, and most of us know how to be cautious when driving in the school zone.

Not many people would come forward to offer help such as this,

and I am very grateful to Mr. Sato and The Mirror for publishing it.

Lucy A. Bench, Federal Way

21st Avenue SW and the neighborhood’s horn honking lady Several weeks ago, there was a letter to the editor regarding 21st Avenue SW becoming a freeway.

I use 21st Avenue SW five to six times a week and on average, maybe once a week I have to wait for traffic to pass before I turn onto 21st. As for 21st turning into [ more LETTERS page 5 ]

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[ LETTERS from page 4] a freeway, has that person driven on I-5 in the last 10 years? Now that’s a freeway.

We live in a nice, quiet neighborhood and it would be quieter if the same lady would not start honking her horn from the time she turns off 16th onto 307th and continuing for about one-third of a block. There is a pickup parked legally on the street that she disapproves of.

Someone in last Friday’s paper spoke of bushes along the street. Those bushes are the responsibility of the people living in the house.

I am not sure, but I do believe bushes should not intrude the sidewalk. I also think you can call the City of Federal Way and ask them to have them cut.

As for the person blocking traffic by driving back and forth across the street: we’ll cure that by bumping into the front part of the car, not the back. That person will be cited for obstructing traffic, I do believe.

I have lived for almost three-quarters of a century, thank God, and I come from a very large family.

There are several things I learned from age and the large family. It’s easier to be pleasant than to be bitter, to smile than to frown, to compliment than to complain, and it’s much healthier. When Jesus said, “Love one another as yourself,” he was talking to all

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Now, if you don’t love yourself, for God’s sake, get some help.

D.L. Clark, Federal Way

Kudos to the lower gas prices As you know firsthand, residents on the West Coast have been paying outrageous gas price (i.e. over 50 cents more than the national average).

On June 2, I paid $4.18 a gallon at Costco (usually the cheapest price in Federal Way) when the national average for a gallon of gas was around $3.60.

In addition to the turmoil in the Middle East, one of the main reasons gas prices skyrocketed was the decision by the oil companies to shut down around eight refineries on the West Coast for maintenance and repairs until the first of July.

The federal government (unfortunately) would not do anything to address this problem. Fortunately for us, our governor did act. She got her Commerce Depart-

ment involved and managed to open a Washington refinery early.

I don’t know if she was successful — but she also urged the refineries in California to open as well.

The $64,000 question is, why the big oil companies had to shut down all these refineries at the same time?

Surely, they knew it would drive up the gas prices on the West Coast and their profits as well.

Whatever Gov. Gregoire did, it worked. Nine days later when I gassed up at Costco, the gas price had dropped 24 cents to $3.949 and in only two weeks, it had dropped a whopping 46 cents a gallon to $3.719 and it is still dropping.

Now finally our gas prices are close to the national average – which just dropped below $3.50, although some are paying as low as $3.30 — and we have the governor to thank.

Hopefully, our Congressional representatives can learn an important lesson.

Gary Robertson, Federal Way

No guns at Walmart Walmart sells many varieties of fine rifles and shotguns, often with scopes included at reasonable prices.

Firarms are not sold at local Walmarts, however. I have come to the conclusion that political scientists need to rework the way we understand the ideological spectrum.

Every ideology and voting preference can effectively be categorized on the basis of intensity of feeling either for or against Walmart.

For example, I can honestly say that I am a Walmart true believer. Not only do I buy much of my ammunition there, but I zealously believe that Sam Walton is an example of what is so great about America. How many people know that Sam Walton’s son, John Walton, was a medic in Vietnam who was awarded the Silver Star? He received the medal for his coolness under fire — and medical skills that saved several members of a special operations unit that was about to be overrun on the Laotian frontier.

I have a few acquaintances who will immediately let it be known that they would never shop at Walmart. My hometown of Chicago has long been vehemently opposed to even having a Walmart within its city limits. Shopping at Walmart seems to be held in such low regard by Chicago politicians that there must be a belief that the stores are inherently dangerous or evil — like guns!

In fact, Walmart used to sell rifles and shotguns at most of its stores. The Chicago establishment’s animosity toward

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Walmart stems from the lack of union workers and Walmart’s tendency to become so popular with shoppers that other stores are unable to compete.

Nevertheless, I can’t help but wonder whether Walmart guns and ammo have something to do with it. Several years ago, Walmart stopped carrying firearms at many of its stores. Most of the Walmart stores in King County have nothing more lethal than a BB gun.

That may change, according to Jeremy Smith, the store manager of Federal Way’s Walmart Supercenter near I-5 and Highway 18.

I asked Jeremy why so many Walmart stores no longer carried guns. It seems to have a lot to do with the fact that the profit margin for firearms is very slim.

Jeremy disclosed to me that he has put in a request to Walmart headquarters that guns be available for sale in the store.

He explained that he has heard about the two new ranges anticipated for Federal Way, and sees an opportunity opening up. This shows that economic miracles can happen by taking small steps and sticking to your guns.

Wherever you go in the United States, you can almost feel the real America by visiting a Walmart. Maybe an occasional Nordstrom shopper could patch you up in a firefight. But how many would have what it takes to shoot back?

Mark Knapp

and teach your child about the people whom he/she rarely sees.

• Enjoy the joy when relatives and friends receive real affection, not forced hugs, from your child.

For many families, summer is full of family visits, reunions, and relatives galore.

Help your child navigate these gatherings with respect — and with their own power in terms of who they touch.

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Crystal Palace developer interested in arts center

By GREG ALLMAIN gallmain@federalwaymirror.com

ARCADD Inc., the Massachusetts-based architecture firm that’s proposing the Crystal Palace/Way project in downtown Federal Way, has expressed interest in a publicprivate partnership to create a Performing Arts and Conference Center (PACC).

Patrick Doherty, director of economic and community development for the city, gave a brief update to the council on the PACC project June 19.

Doherty said ARCADD and one other firm responded to the city’s Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the arts center project.

“The firm that is continuing to seek development of the AMC Theatres site, ARCADD Inc., led

by Dr. Hisham Ashkouri, submitted a response to our request

for qualifications and concept,” Doherty said. “They actually went further, and expressed an interest in a master plan development of the Toys R Us site, which would be the Performing Arts and Conference Center, the old Target site, and potentially the small piece of property next to the transit center.”

“This is an ambitious master plan idea,” Doherty added.

Both sites measure about 4 acres each. The vacant and crumbling parking lots sit next to each other on 20th Avenue South just behind the Federal Way Transit Center.

The other group who responded to the city’s April-issued RFQ consisted of a team that includes Lorax Partners, LMN Architects and Mortenson Construction, three Seattle-based firms. Doherty mentioned that one of the high

ranking executives from this group, PJ Santos, was involved in The Crossings development now located at 348th Street and Pacific Highway South. They’ve also been responsible for some recent work in the region, Doherty said. “(Santos) is quite familiar with the Federal Way market,” Doherty said. “He and his partners started Lorax Partners, and actually delivered the Bremerton Conference Center and Hotel project on the waterfront.”

Doherty said the next step with these RFQ responses is to ask for more detailed proposals.

He and his staff plan to vet both responses over the next few weeks, and hope to have enough information available to the council for the council to have a serious discussion about it by mid-to-late July.

“We intend to conduct a certain

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

“It was carried through the wind, and settled on the surface soils over about 1,000 square miles,” Hargrove explained to the Federal Way City Council during its June 19 meeting.

Hargrove said the levels that trigger a cleanup response from DOE are 20 parts per million for arsenic, and 250 parts per million for lead. She also noted that the environment has naturally occurring levels of both elements. Here in Washington, the naturally occurring levels are seven parts per million for arsenic and 24 parts per million for lead.

“Why does this matter?” Hargrove asked. “Arsenic and lead are known to be harmful to people. Arsenic can cause heart disease, diabetes, cancers.

Lead can cause developmental delays, behavioral problems. Having these in the soils can pose a risk to people. The risk we’re talking about is not an immediate health threat, but it is a long-term exposure and health concern.”

Hargrove said the most common way for people to be exposed to contaminated soil is through “hand-mouth behaviors.” For example, if a child goes and plays in the dirt and then either eats the dirt, as children sometimes do — or when an adult works in the soil, doesn’t wash his or her hands, and then eats food or smokes a cigarette.

In both instances, the contaminated soil is ingested in small amounts, but an extended period of time with such ingestion can eventually have harmful effects to health.

The DOE had asked to come into Federal Way in recent years to do soil tests, and the city complied. Hargrove mentioned that the aforementioned parks were the only ones that had areas that tested for higher than usual concentrations of either substance.

“At Adelaide Park, overall, the averages we found were not over our cleanup level. We had one small sample, outside in the woods, near the play area, but actually in the woods, that did have arsenic levels above the cleanup level,” Hargrove said.

The department proposes putting up

Whichever side of the argument you are on, objectively watch the spin and techniques used to persuade you. When Democrats wanted to tax the richest one percent in the country at a higher level, Republicans accused the Democrats of “class warfare.”

When the Republicans attacked benefits for public sector unions that generally represent working people, “class warfare” got lost in the debate over how your tax dollar is spent.

So far, Republicans are winning the message battle. The successes of money and message in Wisconsin has emboldened political leaders elsewhere. Could it happen here? Yes, although both candidates for governor, Jay Inslee and Rob McKenna, have downplayed any comparisons to Wisconsin in their campaigns. Labor is still pretty strong in Washington and we are still a blue state.

Both Inslee and McKenna have been endorsed by some public employee unions, although the alignment with Inslee seems closer. And the latest forecast shows the state revenue on track.

The Wisconsin debate has already started here.

Public unions have gone through pay cuts, layoffs and during the last session, a battle over pension issues. Whether it is Inslee or McKenna who wins the governor’s seat, they will be a “rookie.” And initially, the real power may come from whichever party controls the state Legislature. Democrats believe that after three years of significant cuts, it may be time to resist a further decline in state services. Republicans will want to continue the cuts to undermine public unions and could find McKenna more receptive.

The real battle may be in the future. The Republicans’ long-term strategy is to take public unions out of the political battle by reducing their numbers and the dues they pay that typically support Democratic candidates.

To see what may happen here, watch how the battles in Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire and New Mexico play out. If Republican governors in those states are able to weaken collective bargaining for public unions, Washington will move up on their list of targets.

Due to a difference in governmental structure, a recall isn’t likely here. The budget debate will set the framework, but the underlying issue will be political power. Brutal as it may be, Wisconsin could not only happen here, it may be just around the corner.

This parking lot on 20th Avenue South houses the former Toys R Us and Target stores, which now stand as empty shells. MIRROR FILE amount of due diligence on these and come back to council in three weeks or so,” Doherty informed the council.

Mayor Skip Priest reminded the council that while all of these responses and other plans are being worked on, the city is moving forward with an alternate plan

it developed in the winter for the former AMC Theatres site.

The alternate plan includes an “open space” park-like area, most likely surrounded by retail and/or residential buildings in that part of the city.

“That process is also going forward as we speak,” Priest said.

Children play at Lake Grove Park on Wednesday afternoon. Andy Hobbs, The Mirror signs in this park at 30619 16th Ave. SW. The signs would notify park users that some areas of the soil are contaminated, and will advise park-goers to wash their hands, wipe their feet, etc., after being in the park.

For Heritage Woods, 28159 S. 24th Pl., DOE found essentially the same results, with one small area over the cleanup level. Again, signage would be the solution at Heritage Woods.

For Lake Grove park, 833 SW 308th St., two areas tested beyond the cleanup level, thus requiring greater action from the DOE. “At this park, Ecology would like to actually come in and excavate the contaminated soil in the front of the park, replace it with clean soil, and top it with grass and some native woods,” Hargrove said. “We also would like to put up signage in the park.”

Hargrove noted that the Safety Soil Program, which has been ongoing since 2005, only addresses play areas in public spaces and does not deal with private residences. She said that residents can ask for what essentially amounts to a home testing kit if they’re interested and concerned with the possible contamination of the soil on their property.

Thanks to a $94 million settlement between the state and ASARCO in

2009, this program’s costs are covered by the state, Hargrove added.

The DOE will begin notifying neighbors of the contaminated soils, and the possible work to be done in the parks, over the summer through a series of mailings and public meetings.

Hargrove said the DOE hoped to bid out the project for Lake Grove and the other two parks during the summer, and it’s expected that the work would be finished in all three parks by the fall.

Federal Way City Councilman Bob Celski was curious as to whether any of the region’s contaminated soils had ever directly resulted in someone’s poor health or death.

“Has there ever been any confirmed cases of arsenic or lead poisoning (of people) that have been in the area a long time?” he asked.

“That’s a great question, and we get it all the time. Unfortunately, with the amount of arsenic and lead that we have in the soils, it’s such a longtime exposure. It’s not there in high enough levels to say ‘Yes, this arsenic or lead caused poisoning,’ but it’s enough over a lifetime…to increase somebody’s risk,” Hargrove answered.

The council unanimously approved to have the DOE do the required work in all three parks.

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Mirror Lake will miss Mr. Bobby, volunteer

Wild Waves for foster families: Foster Bobby Darin tribute: “Singin’ and families get free admission to Wild Waves Swingin’ with Bobby D,” a salute to singer Theme Park on June 24 thanks to a promoBobby Darin, will begin at 8 p.m. Saturday, tion from Sleep Country USA. Anyone who June 23, at Centerstage Theatre, 3200 SW Dash Point Road, Federal Way. The one night donates a new item of clothing can receive half-price admission June 24. Visit www. only event pays tribute to one of America’s wildwaves.com. music icons and features popular Seattlebased actor/singer Bob De Dea. He is backed Swim lessons: Offered at the Mar Cheri

by David Duvall’s nine piece orchestra and Neighborhood pool between June 25 and three back-up vocalists. Tickets cost $15 and Aug. 30. Cost is $35-$41 for eight lessons are available at www.CenterstageTheatre. in a two-week session. To register, email com or by phone at (253) 661-1444. n.k.krueger@gmail.com.

Farmers market: The Federal Way Mark Miloscia for state audiFarmers Market runs 9 a.m. to 3 tor: A campaign kickoff reception COMMUNITY p.m. Saturdays through October will run 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. June 26 at The Commons Mall’s southwest at the residence of Mark Miloscia, corner parking lot near Sears. The 30720 19th Ave. S., Federal Way. market is hosting a Charity Health Parking available at Steel Lake Run on Aug. 11. Free fitness condiPresbyterian Church. RSVP to (206) tioning available. Call (253) 261-8157.

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Twin Cedars garage sale: The Twin Single Seniors Dine Out: This monthly Cedars community will host a multi-family program for singles ages 55 and over kicks garage sale fundraiser 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June off at 5:30 p.m. June 27 at Black Bear Diner, 22-23 at 37301 28th Ave. S. Antiques, col32605 Pacific Highway S. Cost is a beverage lectibles, tools, fishing gear, furniture, jewand a meal. Contact bbdineout@gmail.com elry, linens and more. Call (253) 661-5909 or or (253) 332-4126. email nwcoffeenews@comcast.net.

Crazy Quilters of Federal Way: Group Slavic festivals: The Art Show of Slavic meets second and fourth Thursdays, startHeritage runs 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 22, ing with social hour at 6 p.m., at Emeritus at St. Luke’s Church, 115 S. 312 St., Federal Assisted Living, 31002 14th Ave. South, Way. The program will also comprise a tea Federal Way. Call (253) 344-1767. party, classical piano concert with youth artists, and more. The Northwest Slavic Culture Marine Hills garage sale: The Marine Hills Swim and Tennis Club will host its anFestival “MOSAICA” invites the community nual garage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June to celebrate the spirit of Slavic culture with 29-30. All proceeds benefit the swim team, ethnic cuisine, soccer leagues and rugby water polo team, and tennis programs for competitions, performances of traditional and modern dance groups and bands, along children. Location: 600 S. 302nd St. Call (253) 839-4690. with free fun games for children. MOSAICA runs noon to 9 p.m. June 23 at Saghalie Freedom Fair: An all-ages picnic for the Middle School park, 33914 19th Ave. SW, whole community runs 1 to 4 p.m. July 1 at Federal Way. Contact (253) 332-4983 or Christian Faith Center, 33645 20th Ave. S., elvirarybakov@gmail.com.

Federal Way. Fair admission is free. Competi-

as mine, if not longer,” said teacher John Ottele, reminding the audience: “Guys, if you had Bobby Brown, known as fun in PE this year, it’s because Mr. Bobby, bid farewell to of Mr. Bobby.” his friends at Mirror Lake Mr. Bobby, 38, came to the Elementary. school to assist Pam Wednesday was Rasmussen, who the last day of school teaches PE. Five years for students, and Mr. ago, Rasmussen was Bobby’s last day in recovering from back town. He and his famsurgery. Mr. Bobby ily left that night for a volunteered to help new home in Glenoma set up and take down in Lewis County. On Bobby Brown equipment — anyWednesday morning, thing his new mentor the school honored needed. In addition to PE, he Mr. Bobby with an award for enjoys safety patrol. being the most outstanding The students liked him right volunteer and friend. Staff and away. He was a popular face in students wanted Mr. Bobby to gym classes. know that he will be missed.

“He’s good at helping kids All day and every day for with conflict resolution,” five years, rain or shine, Mr. Rasmussen said, noting Mr. Bobby volunteered in the Bobby’s comforting presence. physical education department She said he often worked with and as a crossing guard. He al- children who perhaps weren’t ways went above and beyond, as skilled as the others. “Bobby whether to tie a shoe or help a was their partner and made kid with a scraped knee. them feel like the best person “His hours are as long in the whole gym.”

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Fireworks: The city’s annual Red, White and Blues Festival is July 4 at Celebration Park, 1095 S. 324th St. Park opens at 5 p.m., music and events begin at 6 p.m., fireworks begin at 10:15 p.m. Onsite parking available for $7. Games, activities and music for the family. Bring lawn chairs and blankets.

The World Race garage sale: Kaitlyn and Jessica are holding a garage sale to raise funds to go toward their World Race to serve in 11 countries for 11 months. Sale runs 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 6 at 31005 44th Ave. SW. Contact (206) 919-6077 or keyesk@uw.edu.

Intro to handguns: The Armed Defense Training Association will host a seminar July 12 in Federal Way. Contact chad@hiattonline.com or visit armeddefense.org.

PowellsWood Storytelling Festival: This event is coming to Federal Way’s premier private garden on July 13-14. Here’s your chance to listen to master storytellers, or to hone your own storytelling skills. Storytelling for children’s groups will also be on hand. Visit powellswood.org.

Charity golf: The Kiwanis Club of Greater Federal Way is sponsoring its 22nd annual Charity Golf Tournament on July 20 at Whispering Firs Course on Joint Base Lewis McChord. Proceeds benefit various Federal Way students and organizations. Contact (253) 838-3281 or bevtrip@comcast.net.

Garden tour: The Federal Way Symphony will host its annual Garden Tour from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 21. Visit six private gardens in the community while learning from Master Gardeners and checking out unusual plants. Tickets are $15 before June 30. Contact (253) 529-9857 or visit www. federalwaysymphony.org.

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ELECTION 2012

DEBATES: The Mirror is hosting debates for candidates in both the primary ]elections.

Debates will take place at the Federal Way High School little theatre, South 308th Street and Pacific Highway South.

• Primary election, District 30, positions 1 and 2: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 10.

Position 2 candidates take the stage 6:30 to 8 p.m.

• Congressional debate, District 9: 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 21.

Where do you take out-of-town guests to eat?

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Where do you take your out of town guests to eat in Federal Way? Apparently, out of town.

The Mirror asked this question Thursday on Facebook. Two of the most popular picks were Salty’s and the Lobster Shop. Both

...obituaries James R. Livingston James R. Livingston, 88, of Kent, WA, died June 14, 2012 at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, MS. Mr. Livingston was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran, a member of the American Legion and of the Lutheran faith. He retired from United Airlines where he worked as an R & E Mechanic.

are located outside Federal Way city limits. Salty’s serves seafood in Redondo Beach, while the Lobster Shop has locations in Dash Point and Tacoma.

Within Federal Way’s borders, readers picked East India Grill, Poverty Bay Coffee Company, Gino’s Bistro, Black Angus, Shorty’s Grubhouse, Olive Garden, Vince’s Italian Din-

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The family wishes memorial donations be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Hattiesburg, MS. You may sign the guestbook at www.moorefuneralservices.com.

Maria Kathleen (Bott) Burrows Maria Kathleen (Bott) Burrows, age 46 of Federal Way, WA, passed away Friday, June 15th, 2012 in Tacoma, WA due to complications of cancer treatment, surrounded by her family and friends.

Maria was born on September 3rd, 1965 to parents Leslee and Larry Bott in Tacoma, WA. She graduated in 1984 from Puyallup High School, completed her Associate Degree at GRCC in 1986 and graduated with honors from WWU in 1988 with a degree in Communication. On May 19, 2012 she earned her MBA from the University of Phoenix, one of her life long goals.

Maria and Clint Burrows were married on January 14th, 1989 in Tacoma, WA. They made their first home in West Seattle and in 1998 moved to Federal Way. Maria was a PTA President and President for her networking group BNI. Maria worked for Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Human Resources Inc. and the University of Phoenix.

Maria is survived by her husband, Clint, and daughter Kelsey, of Federal Way, son Tyler of Sidney, MT, and parents, Leslee and Larry Bott, of Puyallup, and sisters Lisa (Jim) Wolch of Puyallup, Krista Ramstad of Montesano WA, and Teresa (Chad) Goelzer of Puyallup, nine nieces and nephews and two great-nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Tacoma, WA at 2:00 pm on Friday, June 22nd.

or Gino’s Bistro.”

• “A hidden Korean restaurant or one of the Korean BBQ places.”

• “Poverty Bay has great sandwiches.”

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• “The new Cliff House.”

This restaurant is located in Northeast Tacoma.

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King County officials gathered this week to celebrate the launch of the new Veterans Treatment Court.

The specialty court is for veterans involved in the criminal justice system. The court provides accountability while linking veterans to needed treatment and

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This special court was created with legislation introduced by King County Councilman Bob Ferguson last year, and will be a part of the county’s already existing District Court Regional Mental Health Court.

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Both conditions can make it difficult for veterans to reintegrate into civilian life.

Sometimes when veterans encounter difficulty with reintegration, those suffering from PTSD or TBI will turn to drugs and alcohol — and the troubles those can bring.

According to the county, the new court will “focus on treatment and rehabilitation rather than incarceration for low-level, non-violent offenders.” Veterans who find themselves in a rough patch will be connected to the appropriate services through the federal Department of Veterans Affairs.

King County joins Thurston, Pierce, Spokane, and Clark counties, as well as the Seattle municipal court system, in having a specialty court for veterans in these kinds of circumstances. The first court like this was created in Buffalo, N.Y., in 2008, and at least 80 jurisdictions across the country have created the same kind of court.

The new court will be funded from the Veterans and Human Services Levy, which was renewed in 2011 with 70 percent approval by voters.

“This is an idea whose time has come and I am proud my office will be part of the team serving veterans in this way,” said King County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Satterberg.

“The hallmarks of Veterans Court will be USA: Understanding, Support and Appreciation.”

King County Executive Dow Constantine felt that the announcement of the new court on Flag Day was an appropriate time to announce the new initiative.

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Gov. Christine Gregoire announced that she is directing the state’s Military Department Emergency Management Division (EMD) to spearhead efforts in dealing with potential debris from the 2011 tsunami that devastated Japan.

As recently reported in local media, a number of items have washed up on the state’s beaches.

“The federal government is the ultimate lead as our state responds to tsunami debris that washes up on our beaches,” said Gregoire. “But our federal partners need support to protect our coast and keep our citizens safe.

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One of the major concerns expressed over the debris is the potential of radioactivity. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has been monitoring radiation levels in the region since the disaster, and has found no unusual spikes. It also doesn’t expect to find any irradiated debris because the debris was far into the ocean by the time the meltdown at the Fukushima nuclear reactor occurred.

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FW Kiwanis award 2012 scholarships At its June 20 meeting, the Kiwanis Club of Federal Way recognized its 2012 Key Club Scholarship and Community Scholarship winners. Community scholarship winners ($1,500 each): Jacqueline Guzman, Truman High School; Julia Yun, Thomas Jefferson High School. Key Club winners ($2,000 each): Jonathan Truong, Federal Way High School; Christina Kim, Decatur High School; Hana Kim, Decatur High School. ANDY HOBBS, The Mirror

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Students in the civic engagement club at Mark Twain Elementary School unveiled an anti-bully mural June 18 at the children’s playground at Celebration Park.

Federal Way AmeriCorps volunteers Nicole Johnson and Dennis Porter worked with the children on the project. Since February, the eight students and AmeriCorps volunteers have met twice a week after school.

The students created the anti-bully mural, which shows a girl helping a boy to his feet, underneath a banner that reads: “It only takes one person to change the world! Stop bullying!!”

The students picked the topic of bullying because it was an issue they felt was important in today’s schools. The Mark Twain Elementary students have seen the effects of bullying and want to prevent others from getting hurt.

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In January, Meredith Hill Elementary hosted an event as part of Rachel’s Challenge, which honors Rachel Scott, one of the students killed at Columbine High School in 1999. The aim of Rachel’s Challenge is to promote random acts of kindness.

On Oct. 31, students at Nautilus K-8 made a pledge to combat bullying and not become one themselves.

The school said no to Halloween costumes and yes to wearing orange.

Diane French, dean of students, said anti-bully efforts the past few years are making a difference. Bully incidents are down, and more students speak up for one another.

Staff throughout Federal Way Public Schools are participating in bully prevention training this year as part of an increased emphasis on bullying in the district.

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TJHS theater presents alumni event June 30 From staff reports

The second annual Thomas Jefferson Alumni Showcase will be held 7 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, June 30, at the Federal Way United Methodist Church, 29645 51st Ave. S. This showcase will feature alumni Hannah Smith, Haley Meier and many more who are known in re-

www.federalwaymirror.com gional community theaters; Kathleen Brown, recognized by the 5th Avenue for both her performance and choreography skills; and current TJHS students, including Brianne Wyle (recent recipient of a scholarship to the prestigious Ithaca College and seen as Martha in Balagan Theatre’s production of “Spring Awakening”) and Michal Krenning (seen as Radames in this year’s “Aida,” and nominated as Best Male Actor by the 5th Avenue for his performance).

Thomas Jefferson High School’s musical theater program finished its spring season on a stunning note.

Their original rendition of Elton John’s timeless “Aida” riveted the audience to their seats. This thrilling TJHS performance was directed, once again, by TJHS’s Laird Thornton, a singer, actor, and performer in his own right. “T,” as his students and community fondly call him, received 5th Avenue’s Best Director award last year for TJHS’s “Urinetown.”

The June 30 showcase will also feature “T” himself, as well as musical theater showtunes from “Rent,” “Little Shop of Horrors,” “Into the Woods” and more. A donation of $10 is suggested to support TJHS’s musical theater program.

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Brianne Wyle as Aida, an enslaved Nubian princess, and Michal Krenning as Radames, captain of the Egyptian army, in this year’s “Aida” at TJHS. Michael was nominated as “Best Male Actor” by the 5th Avenue for his performance.

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For comic shops, friendly competition is the rule with comic books and graphic novels.

“I try to stock awesome merchandise,” said Elmoore. “I’ve got more toys and statues than Paula. She’s more into games.”

Currey pointed out that

By Josh Nelson For The Mirror

Competition. It is a driving force behind a capitalist economy. Firms work against one another to provide the best product at the best price for the consumer. Under normal circumstances, this kind of thing is ideal.

But comic shops are anything but normal.

Federal Way plays host to two different comic retailers: Action City Comics and Toys, and Fantasium Comics and Games. Both store owners believe that a friendly relationship is more beneficial than a hostile and overly competitive one.

“Jim is a friendly competitor,” said Paula Currey, co-owner of Fantasium Comics and Games. “We get along, and every once in a while we’ll refer customers to each other.”

Jim Elmoore, owner of Action City Comics and Games, agrees with Currey.

“There’s no animosity between us. I knew Paula back when she worked for Rick at Spy Comics,” said Elmoore. “When they took over they came and introduced themselves.”

Elmoore said that it is easier to be friendly. “I’ve seen stores try to fight it out and it usually just ends badly.”

The friendliness between the shops was spawned from a love of their own merchandise.

“I’d been collecting comics for a long time, and sold a few during college to help pay my tuition,” said

and I think it’s nice to add a personal twist.”

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Currey also shares Elmoore’s love of comics.

“I used to repair copiers for a living, and I didn’t like it much,” she said.

“When we moved here from Virginia, I decided I wanted to do something that I enjoyed, and I really enjoyed my comics.”

Currey said she met Rick Spychalski, the owner of Spy Comics, in summer 2002. She worked for him until she and her husband, Barry, took over and opened Fantasium in April 2011.

Although the two shops maintain friendly ties, the differences between them are what drives their competition.

Action City is at 2120 S. 320th St. in the same strip mall as Laser Quest and Outback Steakhouse. Elmoore said that his location is sometimes a boon.

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“We both carry lots of comics,” said Currey. “But Jim’s been around longer and has more of what we in the industry call ‘key issues.’” This refers to big events in a comic’s history: first appearances of characters, dramatic death issues, and big cross-overs.

While Action City has achieved a certain tenure within Federal Way, that doesn’t dissuade Currey, who brings new blood and techniques into her business.

“I’ve organized a few special things for this summer,” said Currey. “The Madalorian Mercs will be coming at the end of the month to help raise money for an autism service dog for one of my customers.”

Currey said that she is planning a Magic: The Gathering pre-release tournament for her regular players in early July.

“I’ll also be having a book signing with a local author in August,” said Currey.

Action City’s summer is shaping up to be much like the last, said Elmoore.

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“I get maybe five walk-ins per day, and a little more on weekends,” she said. “But a majority of my customers are repeat.”

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Make checks payable to Federal Way Public Schools. 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.

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2012 Male Athlete of the Year — K.W. Williams TJ grad had a dream senior year, winning wrestling title, leading football team to first playoff appearance

By CASEY OLSON sports@fedwaymirror.com

K.W. Williams had a senior year at Thomas Jefferson High School that should be portrayed in some type of PG13 movie, starring a Channing Tatumesque actor.

The quarterback led his team to the playoffs for the first time in school history, then won a state wrestling title in front of thousands of cheering fans, then played outfield for the baseball team.

These accomplishments all came while he was the senior class president.

But Williams wasn’t reading from a script. His senior year actually happened and earned him The Mirror’s 2012 Male Athlete of the Year.

“I guess you can say that no matter what I have to do, no matter how hard it is, if you work hard, you will almost always succeed with any sport and any aspect of life,” Williams said. “If you want something bad enough, you will succeed.”

Williams definitely succeeded this year for the Raiders. He helped put Thomas Jefferson on the map as a power in the South Puget Sound League North Division.

“I’m gong to miss the people at TJ,” Williams said. “I’m going to miss the atmosphere. Some people complain about high school. I know I did. I was bitter sometimes. But I now realize that it was great.”

Williams’ biggest coup came during the fall when he quarterbacked the Raiders into the opening round of the postseason, where they lost to Eastlake.

It was the first time TJ qualified for the playoffs since opening in 1976. The Raiders also beat Kentwood and Auburn in the same season, something that has

Thomas Jefferson graduate K.W. Williams had a dream senior year for the Raiders. He led the TJ football team to the postseason for the first time ever, won the 195-pound state wrestling title and also starred on the Raider baseball team. file photos never happened before.

“Our team doesn’t have a history of being that good,” Williams said. “I just wanted to get our team’s name out there.

A bulk of the seniors, who had the most impact on the game, all played together as freshmen. We came up together.”

Williams played a huge role in the team’s success on offense. The senior had a monster season, leading the entire South Puget Sound League in rushing yards with 1,282 yards during the nine league games.

Williams was the first-team, All-SPSL North quarterback and the division’s offensive back of the year. He also became the third quarterback in SPSL history to rush for 1,000 yards and throw for 1,000 yards during the season. He finished with 1,111 yards passing with 11 touchdowns.

In total, he accounted for 26 touchdowns in nine games. [ more kw williams, page 18 ]

K.W. Williams was an all-state selection in football after rushing for 1,282 yards and throwing for 1,111 yards as TJ’s quarterback.

City installs new turf UFC: Henderson-Edgar II set for Denver on Sacajawea field Decatur graduate will defend 155-pound title for the first time against the man he beat in Feb.

By CASEY OLSON sports@fedwaymirror.com

The artificial turf at Sacajawea Middle School had seen better days.

When the surface was installed back in 2000, it became the first soccer/football field in the city of Federal Way’s parks system to use FieldTurf. But since that time, the surface at Sacajawea has hosted thousands of games and even more hours of practice time . The turf was showing its age, to say the least.

So the city stepped in and allocated $582,164 from the Federal Way Parks, Recreation and Community Development budget for capital projects to complete the replacement.

“This is a critical project for the city’s recreation program,” said Chris Carrel, the city’s communication and grant coordinator. “The years have taken their toll. The [ more fieldturf, page 18 ]

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Decatur’s Benson Henderson beat Frankie Edgar in February at UFC 144 in Japan. file photo

Benson Henderson hopes the first defense of his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) 155-pound lightweight belt is just the start of a special and historic run.

The 2001 Decatur High School graduate is set for a rematch with Frankie Edgar inside Denver’s 18,000-seat Pepsi Center on Aug. 11. Henderson took the UFC

lightweight title from Edgar in February with a unanimous decision in Tokyo, Japan. Following the loss, Edgar was given an immediate rematch.

“I really don’t care who I fight,” Henderson said last week during a press conference in Denver promoting UFC 150. “I just fight whoever is put in front of me. I just want to get to Anderson Silva’s records. I want to defend my belt one more time above him.”

Silva, the current 185-pound champion, holds the UFC record with 14-straight wins and nine title defenses.

As expected, Edgar and others around the UFC thought that he won the fight and were shocked [ more champ, page 18 ]

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Girls basketball: Three programs will have new coaches

By CASEY OLSON sports@fedwaymirror.com

Three of the four girls basketball programs in Federal Way will have a new coach patrolling the sidelines when the season starts in November.

Thomas Jefferson was the final team to hire a new coach last month when Gina Gildyard accepted the Raider head coaching job. Federal Way hired Josh DeYoe immediately following the season, and Beamer replaced Heather Sugg with Corey Alexander.

Gildyard comes to TJ from Roosevelt High School in Seattle, where she was the head coach for the past two seasons. She is a middle school language arts teacher in the Seattle School District.

“The Jefferson job was attractive because it’s close to my home,” said Gildyard,

who is currently searching for a teaching position in Federal Way or Kent. “I’m looking forward to helping Thomas Jefferson be the best team they can be and setting the foundation for a solid program.”

“TJ is excited to welcome Coach Gildyard and is anticipating her leading our ladies to success on the court, as well as in the classroom,” said Jefferson Athletic Director Ron Ness.

Gildyard, who will be assisted by her husband, DeSean, takes over for Jerry Krueger, who coached the Raiders for nine seasons.

Krueger led TJ into the postseason for the first time since 2009 this year before bowing out at the West Central District Tournament with a 10-14 record.

Krueger was 84-119 since taking over the Raiders in 2003. His two best seasons came in 2008 and 2009.

Jefferson won 16 games both years and was one win from qualifying for the state tournament.

But Krueger hasn’t left the TJ cupboard bare. Leading the list of returners will be Jada Piper. The 5-foot-11 guard was a first-team, AllSPSL North selection after averaging a team-best 13.8 points. Piper scored more than 20 points five times during the season.

“I run an up-tempo style game,” Gildyard said. “As most people do, I love the fast break. This group of players will bring me some speed and also toughness inside.”

Alexander comes to Beamer after serving as an assistant at Auburn Riverside for the past two seasons and succeeds Sugg, whose contract was not renewed after the season.

Sugg was hired before the 2008-09 season, after

she spent two years as the junior varsity coach at Beamer. The Titans finished 3-16 during Sugg’s first season and were 2-17 the following year, which included her being diagnosed with a brain tumor midway through the year.

However, Beamer responded with the program’s best season ever last year by finishing 13-10 and advancing into the West Central District Tournament for the first time. The Titans finished this season with an 8-12 overall record with an extremely young roster.

Alexander will also bring

back a star next winter in Megan Huff. The 6-foot-2 wing is already drawing interest from some of the better college basketball programs in the West. Huff played in only 15 games last season as a sophomore, but averaged 16.5 points, 11 rebounds and four blocked shots a game and was also a first-team, All-SPSL South Division selection by the league’s coaches.

DeYoe inherits one of the best programs in the area from former Federal Way head coach Danny Graham, who stepped down after six consecutive trips to the

postseason, including fourstraight state tournament berths.

But things at the top of the Eagle program shouldn’t change much.

DeYoe has been Graham’s assistant for all six seasons.

In the past six years, Federal Way was an impressive 126-37 and finished second at the state tournament in 2011, and third in 2009.

Alison Stephens will be the longest tenured girls basketball coach at the four Federal Way high schools next season. Stephens will be entering her second season coaching the Gators.

Briefs: Beamer’s Oyer named first-team, all-state baseball

By CASEY OLSON sports@fedwaymirror.com

Todd Beamer High School senior Brett Oyer was recently named to the first-team, Class 4A All-State Baseball Team by the Washington State Baseball Coaches Association.

The senior led the Titans all the way to the state semifinals, where they finished fourth.

This season, Oyer finished with a .338 average and led Beamer with 27 runs. He also had seven RBIs, walked 20 times and led the team with nine stolen bases.

Oyer also finished 2-1 on the mound with a 2.62 earned-run average, striking out 19 batters in 24 innings pitched. He was a first-team, All-SPSL South selection by the league’s coaches and is set to play at Pierce College next season. Pierce recently won the NWAACC Championship.

• The Federal Way Community Center is playing host to the upcoming Miles for Meso 5-kilometer Run/Walk on July 4, starting at 8:30 a.m.

This event is a fundraiser in honor of Federal Way School District Athletic Hall of Famers Bud Hatley and Bob Stewart, as well as all others who have died from Mesothelioma. All proceeds will go to the Mesothelioma Foundation.

Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that develops from transformed cells originating in the mesothelium, the protective lining that covers many of the internal organs of the body. It is usually caused by exposure to asbestos.

The cost for the 5K is $25 for runners 10 and older and $15 for those under 10.

The price includes a T-shirt and pancake

breakfast.

For more information, call Bev McIrvin at (253) 838-4178 or register online at signmeup.com If you can’t make it in person, donations will be gladly accepted online at curemeso.org/fundraising/wamemorial.

• Fordham University senior softball player Lindsey Kay Bright received one final accolade for her impressive collegiate career as she was named a second-team, NFCA All-Mid-Atlantic honoree, her first career award from the NFCA. Bright, a Decatur High School graduate, closed out her senior season leading the team in batting (.338), on base percentage (.377), stolen bases (nine) and sacrifices (six). She was named the Atlantic 10 Conference’s Lindsey Kay Bright Player of the Week on March 12, largely on the heels of a 9-for-9 week at the plate. Additionally, Bright became just the fifth Fordham softball player to eclipse the 200-hit plateau when she picked up a base hit against Dayton on April 27. She was named first-team Atlantic 10 at the conclusion of the season.

Over her career, Bright collected 206 hits, while swiping 66 career bases. She set the rookie mark with 29 steals in 2009. Bright finished her career with a .308 lifetime average and scored 119 runs.

The 2012 Fordham softball team finished the season with a 32-26 mark, winning 30 games for the 10th straight season.

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www.federalwaymirror.com [ fieldturf from page 16 ] Federal Way.

Williams’ best statistical game came during a win over Kent-Meridian. He finished with 200 yards on the ground and a pair of touchdowns and also passed for 242 yards and three touchdowns.

“I did my little part every game,” Williams said. “It was a team effort. I know I was being looked at as a leader, which is a good feeling. But it was a good feeling to be a big part in helping the team move on and achieve success. Obviously, TJ hasn’t had that.”

But Williams will be giving up the allure of playing quarterback when he heads to Idaho State University later this summer. The 6-foot-2, 200-pounder was recruited as a safety and will play on the defensive side of the ball in college.

“They say that I have the ability to come in and play as a freshman,” Williams said. “I’m going to do everything I can to play.”

It was recently announced that Idaho State will play the University of Washington at Husky Stadium on Sept. 21, 2013.

“That would be the biggest game of my life,” said Williams, who plans on majoring in microbiology or exercise science in college. “I was talking to a UW recruiter and went to a camp of theirs. Things just didn’t work out in the end when they seemed favorable. I feel like I kind of got the short end of the stick.”

Wrestling season was a little different story for Williams. He went into the year as the favorite to win the Class 4A 195-pound championship, and he didn’t disappoint.

Williams avenged his only loss of the season to Curtis senior Kadyn Del Toro in the championship match inside the Tacoma Dome. It was the same mat that saw Williams lose in the state title match a season before.

This time, Williams hoisted the championship with a 7-4 win over Del Toro.

“I mentally prepared myself for my senior year,” Williams said. “I went into every match knowing I was going to be state champ.

“I really miss not wrestling right now. I just miss being able to control somebody, I guess. Wrestling really helped me out. It made my mind strong at crunch time. I was pretty good in those kind of times.”

Williams was also pretty good on the baseball field as an outfielder. This year, he hit .275 and was third on the team with 11 RBIs and four doubles. As a junior, he hit .396 and led TJ with 17 RBIs and two home runs.

“I have played baseball since I was three,” Williams said. “There is so much that goes into it. You have to be so technically sound and you can’t halfway do something.”

Williams definitely didn’t do anything halfway during his time at Jefferson.

field is well past its original expected lifespan and was fast approaching the point of being unplayable.”

The plan is for the field to be ready for its re-opening in early August, in time for the annual Blast Off soccer tournaments in Federal Way. The Blast Off runs two weekends in a row and is the main fundraiser for the Federal Way Football Club. Last year, 187 teams came from all over the state to play at 12 different fields in

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when ring announcer Bruce Buffer called out the decision for Henderson in February. The slight controversy, and the fact that Edgar gave rematches to B.J. Penn and Gray Maynard during his reign as champion, necessitated Henderson-Edgar II. “Immediately after, I thought I won the fight,” Edgar said. “But it was a close fight and I’m not going to sit back and care about it now. I got the rematch and I just want to get my belt back.”

Henderson landed several powerful kicks and knees during the five-round fight. The three judges had it scored 49-46 twice and 48-47 for Henderson.

The biggest kick, and moment, came late in the second round when Henderson broke Edgar’s nose with an upkick.

Edgar tried to use his more polished boxing and movement, but Henderson used his size and strength to control the middle of the ring, landing the more powerful shots.

Henderson admits that his life has changed a little bit after hoisting the UFC lightweight championship belt in February.

“It meant a lot,” he said.

“To be honest, it just vali-

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The soccer/football field at Sacajawea Middle School is one of only three lighted turf fields in Federal Way, along with Karl Grosch Field at Steel Lake Park and Federal Way Memorial Stadium.

According to Carrel, the field at Sacajawea is used by approximately 6,500 youth and adult athletes each year, along with the day-to-day use by the middle school students.

“The department estimates that the

dated my choice to become a fighter. It meant a lot to win and it hits me a little more every day. I will never get used to the notoriety or the fame. Now, I’m walking down the street and somebody yells out my name.

But I’m the kind of guy that appreciates that and I really want to enjoy the journey.

I know my fighting career is going to be short. I just want to enjoy it.”

But Henderson knows that August’s rematch with Edgar is going to be a completely different fight than when the two met in Japan.

“Having spent 25 minutes in the cage with Frankie, I know that I have to get better and evolve,” he said.

“I have to evolve and I can’t bring the same thing to this fight. If I do the same thing, he’s going to beat the crap out of me. I’ll be a better fighter because I’m fighting Frankie again.”

The return to Denver is somewhat of a homecoming for Henderson, who was born in Colorado Springs before moving to Federal Way as a kid. Also, after graduating from Dana College in Nebraska as a criminal justice major, Henderson had an offer to become a police officer in Denver.

“I really feed off the fans,” Henderson said at the Pepsi

field is directly involved in 600 youth and adult soccer games and 675 hours of youth soccer training per year,” Carrel said.

In addition to the replacement of the FieldTurf surface, it also gives the city the opportunity to fix chronic drainage problems underneath the Sacajawea field that caused frequent flooding during moderate to heavy rain, Carrel said. The problems significantly reduced the amount of playable field hours.

Benson Henderson has held both the World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) and Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) belts. file photo Center. “The fans get me pumped up. I’m excited because I’m going to feed off you guys.”

But Denver could present problems for fighters. The “Mile High City” sits over 5,000 feet above sea level, making it tougher on their bodies during a possible 25-minute fight. With the higher altitude, the human body compensates by increasing the heart and respiratory rate, burning more energy.

Weight-cutting could also be a big factor while fighting in Denver’s thin air and is more of a problem for Henderson, who walks around in the 180-pound range. Edgar, on the other hand, is probably the smallest 155-pounder in the UFC, claiming he has an everyday weight of 157

pounds.

“We love doing fights here,” UFC President Dana White said at the press conference. “The fans are great and it’s a great arena. As a professional, you know you are coming here and have to prepare for this altitude.

But these two athletes never stop training and should be fine.”

“I plan on coming out (to Denver) early, so I can acclimate,” Edgar said Tuesday.

But Henderson, who now lives and trains in Glendale, Ariz., will also be ready for the altitude. He has gained the reputation for being one of the best-conditioned fighters in the UFC during his career.

“It will be fun to watch,” Henderson said. “That’s all I know.”

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Saturday’s finals include the men’s 10-meter platform and women’s 3-meter springboard and will start at 1 p.m. Wednesday’s preliminary round of the men’s 10-meter competition was filled with 10s, with David Boudia leading with 1083.75 points. Boudia earned 11 perfect scores throughout the day.

In women’s 3-meter, Cassidy Krug pieced together two solid lists of dives in the preliminaries and semifinals, finishing the day with 718.85 points to take a 39.2-point lead over 2008 Olympian Christina Loukas heading into the final.

“I took it one dive at a time, and it was pretty successful. For finals, I want to let my body go and let it do what it wants to do. I’m going to trust in what I can do,” said Krug, who hopes to make her first Olympic team.

Loukas stands in second place with 679.65 points, including 357.80 from her semifinal list after going 321.85 in the prelims. Her best dive came in round two with 76.50 points on her reverse 2 ½ pike.

“I was really happy with the semifinals. I think I handled everything well,” Loukas said. “I was playing it safe this morning. I was more aggressive and confident this evening, and it worked. I’m going to stick to that for finals.”

The Olympic berths given away Sunday will be to the top-two finishers in the men’s 3-meter springboard and women’s 10-meter platform. Events will kickoff at noon.

Ipsen is also leading with 993.8 in the 3-meter springboard competition, while his synchro partner, Dumais is second after Wednesday’s preliminaries.

“I think I did pretty well,” the 19-year-old Ipsen said.

“I don’t usually do as well in high-pressure situations. I missed my third round dive but I didn’t let it phase me.”

Brittany Viola scored 734.30 points to lead the 10-meter event heading into finals.

“Something about this competition just gets your heart pumping. I’m going to bring the same focus and enjoyment into the finals,” Viola said.

Tickets, TV schedule and parking All of the finals competition from Friday, Saturday and Sunday will be televised live on the NBC Sports Network and NBC. Friday’s finals will be televised from 8 to 9 p.m. on the NBC Sports Network, Saturday’s events will be on NBC from 1 to 3 p.m. and Sunday’s finals will also be on NBC from noon to 3 p.m.

Tickets are still available for the last three days of the Olympic Diving Trials. Finals-only premium seats are on sale for $100 and $75 for resered seats. Single-session finals tickets are $35, $25 and $15.

There is an on-site parking lot at the Aquatic Center and 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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www.federalwaymirror.com [ TOURISM from page 1] a tourism budget of $75 a spot in the 2012 Olympic Games in London. The event is expected to bring $3.5 million to the county.

The athletes and visitors do more than just pump money into Federal Way’s hotels, restaurants and businesses.

“This is a great marketing opportunity for you as a city to have your name attached to the aquatic center,” said Suzanne Fletcher, executive director of the Washington Tourism Alliance. “If Federal Way wants to be in the tourism business, they have to make themselves a destination. …

Frankly, I don’t think Federal Way has ever marketed itself.”

Fletcher, a former resident of Federal Way, understands the constraints of a limited marketing budget.

In 2011, Washington closed its tourism office, becoming the only state in the country without one.

To fill the void, the nonprofit Washington Tourism Alliance was formed last July with a budget of $300,000. The alliance produced the 2012 state visitors’ guide and launched the website Experience Washington.

Despite this lack of statebacked marketing, tourism is Washington’s fourthlargest industry. In 2011, visitors spent $16.4 billion, and almost $1 billion was collected in local and state taxes, according to the tourism alliance. Travel and tourism supported about 150,000 jobs.

In comparison, recession-plagued Michigan budgets $27.4 million a year to promote tourism, the sixth-highest nationwide.

Hawaii leads all states with

million, according to the U.S. Travel Association.

Michigan has seen a return on its investment.

The state saw the number of tourism-related jobs grow by 10,000 in 2010, the second year of the Pure Michigan Tourism Campaign. Spending by out-of-state visitors grew 21 percent that year. In 2011, the campaign generated $1 billion for state businesses.

The campaign itself cost the state about $14.3 million.

Last year, a spokesman for Colorado’s tourism office said Washington was foolish for closing its tourism office. When Colorado’s tourism office shut down from 1993 to 2000, the state lost one-third of overnight visitors in that time, creating what the spokesman called an “economic travesty.”

Considering that Washington spent nothing on tourism in 2011, yet matched Michigan in terms of revenue, does it make sense to conclude Washington sells itself?

“To say people would just come here because we’re beautiful is very wrong,” said Fletcher, noting that foreigners visualize the District of Columbia and the White House when they hear the name Washington.

“Internationally, people

June 22, 2012 [19] don’t even know there is a state of Washington.”

Marketing is key to educating residents here and abroad about lesser-known aspects of Washington outside of Seattle’s tourist traps: the culinary scene, the wine industry, outdoor adventures in both the desert and rainforest.

“We need to be the driver of our own bus and be able to really be strategic in how we market the state,” she said, adding that the tourism alliance’s goal is to stay private and self-sufficient.

“It would be nice to be the driver our own destiny. You really can’t depend on the state.”

Federal Way has invested $140,000 into securing, hosting and promoting the diving trials. The city is contracting with the Seattle Sports Commission for event staging and management.

The city estimates the trials will bring at least $1 million to Federal Way’s economy in direct and indirect spending.

“The Olympic diving trials are a direct reflection of the successful investment of city lodging tax funds, and a product of the ongoing work of our Lodging Tax Advisory Committee to promote tourism in the community,” said Chris Carrel, city spokesman.

Federal Way spent $10,000 to promote the U.S. Olympic Diving Trials. The city installed banners along South 320th and 348th streets. ANDY HOBBS, The Mirror

Facts and figures According to a study by Dean Runyan Associates in Portland, Ore., Washington collected about $1 billion in local and state taxes in 2011.

That figure is comprised of $458 million in state sales tax; $179 million in local sales tax; $136 million in lodging tax; and $106 million from motor fuel tax.

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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

PUBLIC NOTICE FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Federal Way City Council will conduct a Public Hearing: Tuesday, July 3, 2012 - 7:00 PM To be held during the regularly scheduled City Council meeting.

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DATED this 21st day of June, 2012 Carol McNeilly, CMC, City Clerk Posted at City Hall and City Website: June 20, 2012 Published Federal Way Mirror: June 22, 2012 FWM 1906

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LEGAL NOTICES 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 cashier’s or certified check, or Bid Bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of such bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into a contract and furnish satisfactory Performance Bond within the time 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 8-10’ 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 cashiers’ 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 McGraw Hill, 200 SW Michigan St, Suite 100A, Seattle, WA 98106 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 Contractor’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 City’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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