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Mike Dunwiddie, the only manager the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center has known in its 20-plus years of existence, was honored with a proclamation by the Federal Way City Council. Councilmember Jeanne Burbidge had the honors of introducing Dunwiddie at the July 17 council meeting, saying the aquatic Dunwiddie center’s manager is a tireless promoter of his facility and Federal Way. “Tonight we’re recognizing an individual who plays a very key role in bringing events like this to Federal Way,” Burbidge said, referencing the U.S. Olympic diving trials held last month. “For the past two decades, Mike has developed the aquatic center into the best facility in the nation for high-level aquatic competitions. [ more AQUATIC, p. 23 ] NEWSPAPER RACKS: To see a list of rack locations for the print edition of The Mirror, visit federalwaymirror.com/about_us.
known as the Triangle Project, where I-5, SR 18 and SR 161 converge. The project A new flyover ramp at will reduce congestion and Interstate 5 and State Route collisions at the heavily 18 officially opened traveled exchange. Monday in Federal With a price tag Way, six months of $112 million, the NEWS ahead of schedule. project’s original The ramp takes completion date drivers from westwas April 2013. bound SR 18 to southMowat Construction bound I-5. More than broke ground on the project 20,000 vehicles are expected in August 2010. to use the ramp daily. A second ramp, which Economic impact opens July 23, will take A collaboration among drivers from eastbound SR federal, state and local 18 to northbound I-5. A leadership made the project ramp from SR 18 to SR 161 possible. Congressman is still under construction Adam Smith (D-District 9) and will open in September, secured funding at the fedaccording to the Washingeral level, while State Sen. ton State Department of Tracey Eide (D-District 30) Transportation. The entire interchange is [ more FREEWAY, p. 23 ] By ANDY HOBBS
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Valley SWAT arrested an arson suspect in a standoff Tuesday in Federal Way. The standoff began about 8:40 a.m. and ended with the suspect’s extraction from a condo at about 1:30 p.m. Pictured: Medics and rescue crews prepare to load the suspect into an ambulance. PHOTOS BY ANDY HOBBS, The Mirror
Arson suspect arrested after hours-long standoff State spreads vaccine for whooping cough
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Valley SWAT apprehended an arson suspect during an hours-long standoff at a Federal Way condominium complex. At 8:40 a.m. Tuesday, Federal Way police were called to the 100 block of South 340th Place at the Heritage Condos, just off 1st Avenue South. The caller reported witnessing a physical assault. The suspect retreated into his apartment and did not comply with requests to surrender, police said. Surrounding apartments were evacuated. The Valley SWAT team was called to the location and extracted the suspect from the building at about 1:30 p.m. July 17. The suspect was loaded into an ambulance for medical treatment. The suspect, who had prior contact with Federal Way police, was wanted on a felony arson warrant in Pierce County. According to Federal Way police, the
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suspect was transported to a local hospital for treatment for minor injuries from K-9 contact, and for a mental evaluaton. He was expected to be arrested upon his release from the hospital. Police identified the man as Kyu-Chang Park. The suspect faces first-degree attempted arson charges for a Feb. 9 incident, in which he allegedly set fire to a mattress at his Tacoma apartment, according to media reports.
On April 3, Washington State Secretary of Health Mary Selecky declared a whooping cough epidemic. Since then, more than 2,000 new cases have been reported, bringing the total up to 2,883, according to the Department of Health (DOH). State health officials urge citizens to get the whooping cough vaccination and take other preventative measures. “Infants are most at risk for very serious illness from whooping cough, and many
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Police Blotter Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: • Spitting leads to ticket: At 3:44 a.m. July 15 in the 31000
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17th Avenue SW, a patrolling officer discovered a graffiti tag that read “187 Cop.” The officer discovered a number of similar tags in the general vicinity. The report notes that 187 is the police code for murder in California. • Liquor thief: At 4:44 p.m. July 15 in the 1200 block South 320th Street, an unknown suspect entered a store and stole three bottles of Crown Royal valued at approximately $114. The report notes the suspect left in a red convertible Cadillac coupe. • Sparkler bomb in street: At 5:03 p.m. July 15 in the 4200 block of SW 38th Street, the reporting party alerted police that he had discovered a “sparkler bomb” in the street out front of his house. The reporting party believed it may have been placed there due to his reporting a disruptive party earlier in the week. The report notes that the reporting party disposed of the sparklers himself. • Vehicle break-in: At 4:57 p.m. July 15 in the 1900 block of South Commons, unknown suspects broke into the victim’s car and stole a metal detector valued at $2,000. • Purse left behind gets stolen: At 5:26 p.m. July 15 in the 2400 block of South 312th Street, a woman reported that her purse had been stolen. According to the report, the woman had left her purse in the restroom facilities at Steel Lake Park. By the time she remembered this and went to find it, the purse had been taken. The
report notes that the woman had $200 and multiple prescription medications in her purse at the time of the theft. • Strange book left for woman: At 7:32 p.m. July 15 in the 2100 block of South 324th Street, a woman contacted police regarding a book that had been left on her doorstep by an unknown person. The book, titled “Predator,” is a story about a rapist. The woman was understandably unnerved and contacted police, who filed the book into evidence. • Woman survives taser: At 10:32 p.m. July 15 in the 29000 block of 18th Avenue South, police responded to a 911 hangup call. After locating where the call came from, police found the victim. According to the report, the victim had been attacked over 20 times with a taser by her ex-boyfriend. • Video game leads to argument: At 11:11 p.m. July 15 in the 3000 block of South 288th Street, a husband and wife got into a heated argument while playing Nintendo Wii. The report notes the argument was verbal only. • Failed break-in: At 4:44 a.m. July 14 in the 2300 block of SW 336th Street, police responded to an alarm at a liquor store. According to the report, it appeared someone had attempted to throw a rock through the store’s main window. The window was not completely broken, and it appeared that no one had made an attempt to gain entry.
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The Ram is opening at the former Marie Callender’s, located near South 320th Street and I-5 in Federal Way. ANDY HOBBS, The Mirror
The Ram restaurant and brewhouse opens Monday in Federal Way Mirror staff reports
The Ram opens at 11 a.m. Monday, July 23, in Federal Way. The popular restaurant and brewhouse is located at 31920 Gateway Center Blvd., next to the Courtyard by Marriott hotel, in the former Marie Callender’s building. The Ram is known for its microbrew beers, family dining and sportsfriendly atmosphere. The restaurant is open seven days a week. Happy Hour
runs 3 to 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. to closing time, Monday through Friday. The Federal Way location seats 230 guests and employs about 100 fulland part-time workers, who are being trained this week. Lots of televisions line the walls, and the menu features The Ram’s signature burgers, sandwiches, steaks and desserts. Other locations include Seattle, Kent, Tacoma, Lakewood, Puyallup and Lacey.
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Isaac, a 2012 Federal Way High School graduKing County Councilate, was nominated by man Pete von Reichbauer U.S. Congressman Adam recently gave a Smith to the U.S. special recogniAir Force Academy tion to Isaac for his exceptional Wani, who was academic skills and recently accepted character, and his to the U.S. Air ability to demonForce Academy in strate a commitColorado Springs, ment to serve his Isaac Wani Colo. country. Isaac and his siblings moved from the African country of Sudan when he was 12 to be reunited with their father after being separated for more than 10 years. During the conflicts in Sudan, Isaac fled the country with his siblings and their mother. In the chaos, Isaac’s father became isolated in another country. During this period of separation, Isaac’s mother passed away. He and his siblings were forced to make the long journey to the United States to reconnect with their father in Federal Way. Mirror staff reports
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Endorsements for Legislature The Federal Way Mirror’s editorial board endorses the following District 30 Legislature candidates for the Aug. 7 primary election. The top two finishers in each position will move onto the general election in November.
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District 30 state rep., position 2 For this position, The Mirror recommends Katrina Asay and Roger Freeman. Asay, a Republican, was first elected to the position in 2010. She rolled up her sleeves and jumped right in. Key accomplishments include collaboration on a solution to the light rail fiasco, and sponsoring a bill that led to tougher restrictions at cash-for-gold businesses. Asay has demonstrated an effort to improve quality of life in the Federal Way area. She was the only District 30 candidate in 2012 to receive an “Outstanding” rating from the Municipal League of King County. Freeman, a Democrat, gets the edge over fellow Democratic challenger Rick Hoffman because of his local political experience. Freeman serves on the Federal Way City Council, and his work as a public defender makes him familiar with social issues that plague children and families. Hoffman is backed by labor unions and is more of a solid Democrat than Freeman, whose faith influences some more socially conservative positions. The charismatic Freeman would be a better salesman for the 30th District’s interests in Olympia.
Dems fight for state rep. spot Over the next three weeks we will take a look at the 30th District candidates for the state House of Representatives. Position one is a key local race this year. Democratic incumbent Mark Miloscia is vacating the seat to run for state auditor. Republicans want to reduce the Democratic majority in the House, and have three well-known candidates in the field. Democrats want to keep the seat in their column and have two candidates. We’ll discuss the Democrats for position one this week, the Republicans for position one next week, and for the third week, we’ll examine the three candidates for position two. Roger Flygare and Thom Macfarlane have both been involved in Democratic politics for many years. Flygare has lived in the district most of his adult life and ran for the Federal Way City Council last year. That was his first race for public office and helped him establish some name familiarity. He also learned all the steps candidates have to go through if they are to be competitive. Flygare lost that race, but he improved his rating from the Municipal League from “adequate” last year to “very good” this year — suggesting he learned some valuable lessons. Due to his court reporting business, Flygare also has become experienced and knowledgeable on how to work on legislative issues. Flygare is a low-key speaker with a wry sense of
humor. Politics run in the family, as his fatherin-law was former state Sen. Frank Warnke. In a surprise, Flygare has raised the most money of all the candidates, including a sizable loan from himself to his campaign. Combined with his improved name familiarity, Flygare is in a good position. Flygare favors marriage equality and supports the decriminalization of marijuana, although he would oppose legislation that would violate federal law. He is opposed to charter schools, but likes the Federal Way Public Academy. He believes supporting education is the highest priority and would support revenue increases, if it became necessary. If the sales tax could be eliminated, he would consider an income tax to provide necessary funding for state services, jobs and education. Flygare is a businessman, but also a traditional Democrat. He is a strong proponent of collective bargaining and has received support from several unions, including the endorsement of South King Fire and Rescue firefighters. He also has the support of Lt. Gov. Brad Owen and Rep. Miloscia. Thom Macfarlane has lived in the area since 1996, and does job searches for the technology industry. Macfarlane has a degree in public affairs and has experience working as a staff member in the Oregon Legislature. He says [ more ROEGNER, page 5 ] Bob Roegner
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Of the five candidates running for this position, The Mirror recommends Roger Flygare and Tony Moore. Flygare and Moore would be the more effective legislators. Small businesses are the backbone of the state’s economy and job market. Flygare and Moore own small businesses, and they understand the trials and tribulations that come with the territory. Flygare, a Democrat, knows his way around the political arena and government entities, thanks to a decades-long court reporting career that included lobbying for legislation. Flygare is politically moderate, but willing to take a stand on issues, all with a straightforward approach. These traits will hold up well in representing the district’s best interests. Moore, a Republican, is the best-equipped candidate to advocate for education issues at the state level. As president of the Federal Way School Board, he joined the school district’s education funding fight and backed new academic policiesfor improving achievement. Moore, who owns a wholesale tire business, is a fiscal conservative who believes profitable businesses lead to more jobs. Moore wants to focus on cutting spending and waste — a necessity in these economic times. Linda Kochmar, a Republican, brims with integrity and has a heart for public service. Her tendency to avoid controversial stances, as demonstrated in some of her answers at the recent debate, is a red flag when it comes to choosing a candidate to fight on the district’s behalf. Thom Macfarlane, a Democrat, is a well-spoken political newcomer with good ideas. More visible accomplishments and public service would have made the editorial board more comfortable with this untested candidate. With that in mind, he could be a viable option in future elections. Jerry Galland, a Republican, has sincere goals to represent the district. He is an effective and entertaining speaker. However, the other candidates present a stronger track record for public service at the state level. Galland is knowledgable of local policies and would be more effective at this level.
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Taxpayers deserve quality fire and rescue services The voters of Des Moines and Federal Way will be making a decision in August regarding the quality of emergency medical basic life support and fire department services you wish to have provided by South King Fire and Rescue. The fire district is funded by property taxes. Property tax values have been declining for the last few years. When
property taxes are lower, so is the income of the fire district. The fire district has been compensating for the lower income by cutting wherever possible, including laying off employees that are not directly involved in providing mission critical functions, and using reserve funds to balance the budget. The option of using reserve funds is no longer an option. The fire district is asking taxpayers if we want to continue to have quality basic emergency medical and fire department services, or do we
want a sub-standard service? I encourage the other taxpayers of South King Fire and Rescue to join me in voting “yes” for quality emergency services in Des Moines and Federal Way.
David L. Crossen, Fire Chief (Retired), Federal Way Fire Department
No charter schools (RE: Political cartoon on charter schools, July 13): Charter schools have been voted down by the public [ more LETTERS, page 6 ]
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The rainbow connection in Federal Way Locally, our high schools have GSA (Gay Straight Alliance) clubs, some more filled with allies than LGBT students, because it’s still hard to be openly gay, especially in Federal Way. Middle school and high school students participate in increasing numbers in the Day of Silence in solidarity with LGBT folks who fear being vocal about their identities. But local educators still question when it’s OK to let students say “That’s so gay.” In Washington, a small group of people worried about preserving marriage got enough signatures to put marriage equality on the ballot as a referendum after it was passed by our Legislature this winter. Meanwhile, several church denominations marched in the Pride Parade, and some, like the United Methodists, Catholics for Equality, Union for Reform Judaism, and several United Churches of Christ and Unitarian Universalist Churches, are coalition partners with Washington United for Marriage. Apparently, we have different opinions about what freedom means, so I ask you: Do laws that discriminate trump civil rights for all? Are we letting sound bites and small minds Amy Johnson
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I recently had the privilege of walking in the Seattle Pride Parade with Churches for Marriage Equality. Imagine a Federal Way progressive, marching down 4th Avenue in Seattle, surrounded by thousands of grateful people cheering for equality, blowing kisses our way and even coming out in the street to share a fist bump or two. Ahhh, heaven for a rainbow lover like me. Meanwhile, over at The Daily Beast, Anderson Cooper quietly confirmed what many had understood for a long time. What an incredible professional he is. Oh, and by the way, he happens to be gay. For all this celebration and civility, violence still mars the call for freedom and equality. Nationally, videos go viral with pastors proclaiming the sanctity of abusing male children who are effeminate, and advocating locking up gay people until they become extinct. In Texas, a lesbian couple was found shot in a park. In California, a transgender woman was murdered in Oakland on a spring weekend when I happened to be in the area. Here in Federal Way, a fight breaks out at a “welcome back” dance because two young men chose to attend together as partners.
[ ROEGNER from page 4] that experience has prepared him to appreciate other points of view. This is his first run for office, and the field contains candidates who have run several times and have high name familiarity in the district. As a result, Macfarlane may not be able to raise as much money, although he should raise enough to get his message out. However, at the July 10 debate, he was one of the better speakers. He was direct in his criticism of city government on economic development, the city’s lack of progress on downtown, and by association, Republican candidate Linda Kochmar, who is a city council member. Macfarlane said he doesn’t feel the district would be supportive of a labor candidate or one who would follow the party line, which may have been a reference to Flygare. He describes himself as a centrist, and to win, he needs to wedge himself between Flygare and Kochmar to attract middle-ground voters. His policy positions also reflect this strategy, as they may appeal to both sides of the center. He is opposed to gay marriage because he believes the district is opposed. He is pro-choice, but against legalizing marijuana while favoring medical use. He is against charter schools because it might
drown out facts regarding the history of religious marriage? How do we call people to use their freedoms of religion and speech to demand a higher version of justice, inclusion, and equality instead of a society based on hate and degradation? Let’s not forget, in the beloved, oft-quoted Bible, marriage involves numerous instances of unions that do not support so-called “traditional” values, such as marrying a dead brother’s widow, concubines, rapists and victims, women as spoils of war, and men with more than one wife. We’re a conflicted people, here in the U.S. and in Federal Way — perhaps more than even during the Civil War, according to former President Jimmy Carter. In these times of economic distress, of war and poverty and unemployment, we have much about which to disagree. However, it is ridiculous to fight over whether two people who love each other should be allowed to make that commitment publicly, legally, and within their faith community. Marriage equality is something we should be celebrating, nurturing and supporting. It is a good thing to encourage values like commitment, perseverance, love, family, and togetherness. If you disagree, well, it’s a free country. Feel free to
take money from public schools. He wants to restore cuts to education and reduce class size. He wants to review tax exemptions, although he wasn’t specific about which ones. Macfarlane feels we need to increase revenue by generating more jobs, and he would “replace the sales tax with a progressive flat income tax.” He believes a state representative should reflect the views of his district, although he recognizes that would be difficult in a district with split ideologies. Macfarlane has been endorsed by State Rep. Cindy Rue and received a “good” rating from the Municipal League. Even though the 30th District may lean Democratic, this race was viewed by many as one where the Republicans were likely to win — and possibly even have two Republicans in the final. Flygare’s fundraising, union support and name familiarity, along with Macfarlane’s aggressiveness, speaking skills and strategy, have started to change the political prognosis. Watch to see if Flygare can cement his support among traditional Democratic voting blocks and secure the nomination. Or, if Macfarlane can claim enough voters from Flygare and Kochmar to win the primary from the middle.
Federal Way resident Bob Roegner, a former mayor of Auburn, can be reached at bjroegner@comcast.net.
fight amongst yourselves. Just don’t be fooled into sugar-coating intolerance and fear as righteousness. Meanwhile, I’ll be amongst you, continuing to build the rainbow connection — the lovers, the dreamers and me.
Amy Johnson, MSW, is an author, coach, educator and trainer in the Pacific Northwest. Contact: comments@diligentjoy.com.
CANDIDATES FORUM: U.S. Congress Five candidates for U.S. Congress District 9 will take the stage in a forum 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 21, at Federal Way High School’s Little Theater. The forum is sponored by The Mirror and Federal Way Chamber. The district is Washington’s first majority-minority congressional district, and is held by Democratic Rep. Adam Smith. The redrawn 9th District stretches from Tacoma in the south to Mercer Island and Bellevue in the north. The 9th District is now comprised of 50.3 percent “non-white” residents. The map for legislative districts was redrawn to make room for the new 10th District in the Olympia area, created because more than one million new residents have moved to Washington since 2000. Candidates challenging Smith for the position are Jim Postma (R), Dave Christie (D), Tom Cramer (D) and John Orlinski (R).
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appreciated the well run format and only wish more voters could have been present to hear the statements of the candidates and to observe them. The report in The Mirror was very detailed except for “the one issue which best defined each candidate and what we can expect from each if elected.” The answers to the question I submitted were not included in your piece. The specific inquiry was: “In order for a woman to discover which candidate can be trusted to best represent her in the state Legislature, we need to hear from each candidate his or her position on choice and other women’s health care issues.” This is an uncomfortable question to ask and certainly was uncomfortable for several to answer. Reminiscent of a parent
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trying to discuss the facts of life with a teenager, I think. It certainly separated the wheat from the chaff for those of us who are shocked by the recent attacks from the right-wing Republicans on issues affecting the lives of women. The efforts to overturn Roe vs. Wade or circumvent it, as in several of the Bible-belt states, has been ongoing. But are they serious about outlawing birth control of any kind? Defund Planned Parenthood? These kinds of issues are decided in state legislatures and ultimately in our courts. I carried petitions for Sen. Joel Pritchard and Rep. Bill Chatalas, cosponsors of the referendum to decriminalize abortion in Washington. We had a state equal rights amendment before the national effort was defeated by these same people. I was there, too. I want to encourage voters to be brave and ask [ more LETTERS page 7 ]
Moral of Federal Way’s first storytelling festival Once upon a time, PowellsWood Garden hosted a successful storytelling festival in Federal Way. Beneath a handful of tents tucked in the landscape, master storytellers mesmerized audiences, who listened to the spoken words in rapt silence. The buzz from last weekend’s festival is that Alton Chung of Vancouver, Wash., blew everybody away with true wartime tales from Okinawa and Hawaii. TV journalist Serena Altschul interviewed guests and presenters for an upcoming report in early August on “CBS Sunday Morning.”
Over in the tent for younger listeners, Norman Brecke strummed a guitar ditty about meatballs and spaghetti, alternating between fun songs and simple tales. Brecke, who teaches elementary school in Renton, held a few dozen little ears in the palm of his hand. His well-told yarn about a dragon resonated with both kids and adults, including me. I will do my best to summarize Brecke’s whale of a tale: A man loved dragons so much that he collected all kinds of dragon toys, dragon pictures and dragon movAndy Hobbs
twice already. We have a public education system that is doing a great job of educating our children despite its lack of funding. Start your own education system if you can’t homeschool. We don’t want to divert any more funds, basically robbing Peter to pay Paul. The prisons are gobbling our funds (which is great business, I hear), while the schools cut an already anemic budget. This isn’t the time to be asking for money, or waste time and money by making us vote this down once again.
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Michael (Mike) Alan Kramer, of Federal Way, WA passed in to the arms of Jesus surrounded by his family on July 11th, 2012. Michael was 23 at the time of his death and is survived by his 7 month old daughter Raeanna Kramer, his parents Ted and Paula Kramer, his older brother Bryan and his younger sister Katie (all of Federal Way) along with his grandparents Daniel and Mary Ellen Peterson of Spokane, Elizabeth and James Stone of Chandler, AZ and Ted and Jan Kramer of Portland in addition to aunts, uncles and cousins. Michael was born Jan 26, 1989 in Tacoma and attended Truman and Decatur High Schools and received his GED and High School Equivalency from Spokane Valley Community College. A celebration of Michael’s life will be held on Saturday, Aug 4th at 1pm at LifeWay Church at 5015 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, WA. A lite meal and fellowship will follow the service. A benevolent account in memory of Michael Kramer has been set up for his daughter Raeanna at BECU. Contact BECU at 800-233-2328, or 206-439-5700 for info. Checks can be sent directly to BECU at the following address: BECU PO Box 97050, Seattle WA 98124-9750. Reference “Benevolent Account-Michael Kramer”. “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to His purpose.” –Romans 8:28
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John Thomas Sawyer passed away peacefully on July 16th 2012. He was born on Sept. 10th, 1926 in Everett, WA to John and Ethel Sawyer. John is survived by his loving wife, Patricia, and his children Susan (Dale) Eldredge and Doug (Vanessa) Sawyer. He was preceded in his death by his son Tom. John was a proud grandfather of five, and great grandfather of two. He spent his youth in Everett, where he graduated from high school in 1944. He joined the US Army and served on WWII overseas tours in the Philippines and Japan. John enrolled in the UW Forestry Department in 1946 and was an active member of the Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity. In addition to his personal lumber, construction and real estate businesses, he proudly served in the public realm as Commissioner for the Federal Way Water and Sewer District. John enjoyed travelling, cooking and business. He will be remembered, by everyone who knew him, for his generosity, commitment to family and his congenial nature. A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 23rd at 10am at the Calvary Lutheran Church, 2415 South 320 St., Federal Way, WA 98003. Memorial donations may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (www.jdrf. org). Please visit www.miller-woodlawn.com to leave your condolences.
ies. Then a real dragon visited the man’s house. The dragon wrapped itself around the house. The dragon’s tail tapped the back door, while he breathed that fiery, nasty dragon breath through the front door. This scared the bejesus out of the man who loved dragons. The man realized he didn’t love actual dragons, but rather, he only loved to look at pictures of dragons. Of course, to truly soak up the message, it is best to hear the story illustrated with Brecke’s colorful inflections and wide-eyed expressions. The story explores the connection between fantasy and reality. Indeed, a perfect idea is sexier than the real thing, flaws and all. A fantasy describes a scene conjured by the imagination. A vision, on the other hand, is a fantasy with a purpose. The vision for hosting the PowellsWood Storytelling Festival stemmed from Monte and Diane Powell’s experiences at similar festivals — including the big one in Jonesborough, Tenn. The Powells loved how storytellers whisked the audience away to another world steeped in history and imagination. They wanted Federal Way to bask in that same world, so the PowellsWood Garden pursued a vision for a local storytelling festival. About 200 people were expected to attend last weekend’s event. More than 400 came. Unlike the dragon man’s dreams, the PowellsWood festival fantasy tasted much sweeter in reality. The festival created an opportunity for Federal Way to sample culture and nature, right here at home. PowellsWood gave people across the region a good reason to visit and play. Most importantly, the festival nourished the community’s lifeblood, if only for a weekend — and that vision, dear reader, always leads to a happy ending.
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City pursues money for traffic projects By GREG ALLMAIN gallmain@federalwaymirror.com
Each year, Federal Way updates its Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP), the outline of capital projects related to the city’s roads and thoroughfares. The annual update is a requirement for grant eligibility. This year, a number of upcoming projects were included in the TIP. Many of the projects will be funded through both state and federal grant money. The first new project: The Citywide City Safety project, which is aimed at improving safety at intersections with checkered pasts. It will be funded by a
state grant, said Rick Perez, senior traffic engineer. “This provides some traffic signal, signing and striping modifications at high accident intersections around the city,” Perez told the city council on July 3. Two intersections where this grant will be applied are 320th Street from Highway 99 to Interstate 5, and Highway 99 from 320th to 340th streets. Two projects involving school zones were added, and are contingent upon a “Safe Routes to School” grant, Perez said. These two projects would include 13th Avenue SW, from 314th to 316th streets near Lakota Middle School, and also
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16th Avenue SW, from SW 304th to SW 306th streets, in front of Adelaide Elementary. The project near Lakota would involve the construction of a sidewalk near the school. The project at Adelaide also includes the construction of a sidewalk near the school. For these school projects, Perez said the city is cautiously optimistic about receiving the needed grant funding. One other Safe Routes to School grant project the city added to the TIP involves 25th Drive South at Star Lake Road. “There’s a slight chance the project would not be
important being the quality of our fire protection and emergency services. South King Fire and Rescue is asking for our help to keep it that way. Recent dollar cutbacks have already forced a reduction in personnel, and further reduction would result in a significantly adverse effect upon their vital services. If you have ever had a friend or relative assisted by the EMTs, you know how important their care can be, and the quality of our fire department saves us all money in reduced insurance premiums. Please join us in voting for the maintenance levy requested by South King Fire and Rescue.
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closed out by the end of the year,” Perez said. The next set of projects would also be state grant funded, and would focus on pedestrian and bike safety. If the city receives the state grant funding, it plans on reworking South 288th Street from 19th Avenue South to I-5 to make it more accessible to pedestrians and bicyclists — namely by adding a two-way leftturn lane on that stretch of
road, and also a bike lane. This would add two midblock pedestrian crossings, Perez said. The bike and pedestrian safety grant money is also being sought to improve 14th Avenue South, from South 308th to South 312th streets. “(This) would be extending the sidewalks on 14th Avenue South north from 312th all the way to 308th, and actually eastward on 308th to Highway 99,” Perez said. The plan would also construct a mini-roundabout at the intersection of South 308th Street and 14th
Avenue South. For these pedestrian and bicycle safety projects, Perez said the chance of securing grant funding is a little more up in the air. “We really don’t know. Basically the state changed the criteria significantly, given the amount of money that’s available statewide. ... Our projects each have their compelling arguments in favor of them,” he said. If the grant funding comes through, Perez indicated that they would begin in 2013 or 2014, depending on the project.
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Scammers are targeting the elderly in anticipation of the transition to the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The Washington State Attorney General’s office joined with the Federal Trade Commission last week in efforts to make people aware of the scams. “Do not give personal details to callers posing as government
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The Federal Way City Council unanimously approved to seek Request for Proposals (RFP) for a public-private partnership in the quest to build a Performing Arts and Conference Center downtown. Patrick Doherty, director of economic development, outlined what the city hopes to see back from Lorax and Partners and ARCADD Inc. in their proposals for the project. “What we will be requesting is a ‘narrative’ of their development proposal, including the project components and sizes, private-sector components, design concept and also an approach to project management,” Doherty told the council at a special meeting July 17. “Also, we want con-
cept plans…we want them to flesh out their concepts more so we can share them with the public and show them to you.” The city is looking for “a development summary and financing data,” along with a development budget, Doherty said. The most important part of this round of the process would be the partnership between the city and the developers to get the arts center project finally going. “The most important thing is the business deal — what they are proposing their roles and responsibilities would be, as well as their financial participation. And conversely, what the city’s roles and responsibilities and financial participation would be,” Doherty said. “That’s obviously the nuts and bolts of the issue.” Lorax submitted three
early design concepts, Doherty said. The three concepts are a “Forest Hill Climb,” which would focus on creating a mix of green space and buildings; an “Urban Courtyard” design, which would have a stronger focus on the urban environment at the development site; and finally, an “Urban Landmark/park” design, which would have a large landscaped component as part of the design. ARCADD submitted one design sketch, which had a feel reminiscent of the Crystal Way design the firm has suggested for the former AMC Theatres site on 20th Avenue South. Along with this, ARCADD also shared a desire for an ambitious project in downtown, in which the Boston-based developer would be the primary designer and builder [ more ARTS CENTER, p. 19 ]
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A record number of people poured into Celebration Park on July 4 for the city’s 19th annual Red, White and Blues Festival. Federal Way Community Center supervisor Doug Nelson gave a report to the city council July 17. “It was the highest attendance ever. Estimates are about 22,000 were in attendance,” Nelson said. Another success for the festival, besides the record-high attendance, was working within the confines of the budget — and actually exceeding some of the projected numbers for the festival. The projected revenues for the festival were $21,550 and the year-to-date actual is $27,000. On the expense side, the city had projected $36,000 in expenditures, but only $32,000 was spent. In addition to a $10,000 grant from the county’s 4Culture program, Nelson said the festival’s sponsors, such as Waste Management, Red Canoe Credit Union, and the Federal Way Arts Commission, were instrumental in making the event a success. With the record attendance, Nelson said that he and his staff and other city officials are already in discussions about how to improve crowd control and
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Federal Way 320th Library to close The Federal Way 320th Library will close July 22 for construction. Patrons are encouraged to use the Federal Way Regional Library at 34200 1st Way S. The regional library will host programs that were scheduled at the 320th library. In addition, the regional library’s hours will expand. Beginning July 29, the library will be open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. The Federal Way 320th Library, 848 S. 320th St., will expand to 15,000 square feet. Construction is expected to last one year. Visit www.kcls.org/bond/320th.
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The Westway neighborhood has struggled during the housing crisis, and Federal Way is helping the neighborhood fight back. Federal Way is partnering with Habitat for Humanity to purchase and repair 14 foreclosed homes in the Westway neighborhood. The homes will be sold to low- and middle-income buyers. On July 14, a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrated the first completed home purchased by a family. The home is located at 32804 22nd Ave. SW in Federal Way. The Neighborhood Stabilization Program is funded through a $1.69 million Department of Housing and Urban Development grant. The money is intended to assist cities in keeping low- and moderate-income neighborhoods affordable and livable. The city plans to have all 14 homes renovated and sold by March 2014.
On July 14, a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrated the first completed home purchased by a family. The home is located at 32804 22nd Ave. SW in Federal Way. COURTESY PHOTO ber of empty, deteriorating structures can start a downward spiral in any neighborhood. That negatively affects surrounding neighborhoods and property values,” said Mayor
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Family Safety Day at FW Farmers Market July 21 is Family Safety Day at the Federal Way Farmers Market, featuring police and local firefighters. The event includes all the different vehicles that the police use, along with K-9 demonstrations. South King Fire and Rescue will bring its two-story “burn house” to demonstrate how to get out of a burning building safely. Also available Saturday are child ID kits, fitted helmets and karate demon-
strations. The Federal Way Farmers Market runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays at the Commons Mall’s southwest corner parking lot (near South 324th Street and Pacific Highway South). Visit federalwayfarmersmarket.com. The market is also hosting a 5K Charity Health Run on Aug. 11. Free fitness conditioning available at the market. All proceeds will stay local to benefit USO Puget Sound, Boys and Girls Club, World Vision and the market. Call (253) 261-8157.
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It’s coming. It kind of has to be, doesn’t it? By “it,” I mean a player currently playing in the the Big Three professional sports leagues in the United States — the NFL, Major League Baseball and the NBA — coming out as gay. Would anybody actually blink an eye? In 2012, would it really be that big of a deal if there was an openly gay athlete playing for, say, the Seattle Mariners? I really can’t answer that question until it actually happens. But I would like to think that the athletes would be judged by what they did on the field of play and not for their extracurricular activities. Heck, Kobe Bryant is one of the most popular and highest-paid athletes in the world, and he’s an admitted adulterer who was accused of rape just a few short years ago. Also, there isn’t a day that goes by that an athlete isn’t arrested for something or another. Recently, it was Megan Rapinoe who publicly stated that she was a lesbian. Rapinoe currently plays for the Seattle Sounders Women professional soccer team and is set to compete for the United States National Team in the upcoming London Summer Olympic Games. In a recent interview with Out Magazine, the midfielder said, for the first time publicly: “For the record: I am gay.”
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Twin Lakes Penguins warm up for their meet against the Lakeridge Dolphins on Tuesday, July 17, in Federal Way. The atmosphere was a mix of fun and competition — with Penguins big and small dressed as pirates. Josh Nelson. The Mirror
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It was a warm and cloudy Tuesday afternoon when the Twin Lakes Penguins hosted the Lakeridge Dolphins at the Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club. This swim meet, designed as a means of competition between two teams, was actually more friendly than expected. “That’s really what the summer swim is about,” said Penguins head coach Megan Woodworth. “It’s for fun, and improving as a swimmer.” The atmosphere of fun mixed with competition was immediately apparent — especially with Penguins big and small dressed as pirates. “Each of our home meets has a theme,” said Woodworth. “This week’s is pirates. We want the kids to enjoy these meets. It’s summer, so we want the kids to have a good time.” And a good time was exactly what was in store for the more than 80 Penguin swimmers. With so many swimmers, ranging from ages 4 to 18, Woodworth would be overwhelmed if not for the help from volunteers and her two assistant coaches. “A lot of our job is making sure the younger ones are at their starting
Assistant coaches Noah Johnson (left) and Aidan Willers with two of their 10 and under Penguins, in full pirate regalia. Josh Nelson, The Mirror blocks on time,” said assistant coach Aidan Willers. “We make sure their parents are informed and we help keep a little bit of order during warmups and meets.” Noah Johnson, the Penguins’ second assistant coach, pointed out that the older swimmers took the competition a little more seriously. “At the older levels, emotions can sometimes run a little high,” he said.
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Rapinoe had not been hiding her sexuality. She simply said no one had ever asked her directly. The short-cropped, platinum blonde is best known for her assist during the 2011 World Cup in the Germany quarterfinal match against Brazil. During the match, Rapinoe came on as a sub and lofted a cross into the box for Abby Wambach’s game-tying, extra-time header. “I feel like sports in general are still homophobic, in the sense that not a lot of people are out,” Rapinoe told Out Sports. “I feel everyone is really craving [for] people to come out. People want — they need — to see that there are people like me playing soccer for the good ol’ U.S. of A.” Rapinoe, 28, acknowledged that in today’s society, it’s way easier for a female to come out of the closet than it would be for a more high-profile male professional athlete. She also said that when an active male athlete does reveal he is gay, it will pave the way for others. “It’s about standing up and being counted and saying you’re proud of who you are,” Rapinoe told USA Today. “To be honest, I’ve been thinking about it for a while, trying to find a time that works. Now leading up to the Olympics, people want to get personal stories. Our team in general is in a position where people look up to us and kids look up to us. I think it’s pretty cool, the opportunity that I have, especially in sports. There’s really not that many ‘out’ athletes. It’s important to be out and to live my life that way.” Rapinoe and the American women’s soccer team open the London games on Wednesday with a match against France in Scotland.
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10/11 All-Stars: Down but not out Josh Nelson For the Mirror
The Federal Way National Little League All-Stars 10-11 struggled through their game on July 18. They faced Sammamish, and although both teams had 12 hits each, Sammamish came out on top during the final innings to defeat Federal Way, 9-8. The game was a constant
As far as the Olympics go, I’m also excited to watch the diving competition in London. Not because I’m a big diving fan, but because Federal Way hosted the U.S. Olympic Team Trials — Diving last month. In total, 11 divers punched their tickets to London inside the King County Aquatic Center. The diving events run July 29-Aug. 11 in London. The United States Olympic Diving Team consists of Troy Dumais, Cassidy Krug, Katie Bell, Brittany Viola, Chris Colwill, Kristian Ipsen, David Boudia, Kelci Bryant, Abby Johnston, Christina Loukas and Nick McCrory. Boudia might have the best shot at bringing home a medal from London. The 23-year-old won a silver medal at the 2011 World Championships and dove away from the competition in the 10-meter platform during the Olympic Trials. He will also compete with McCrory in the 10-meter synchronized platform. “I’ve been wanting to go to the Olympics since I was 3,” said Krug, who won the women’s 3-meter springboard event in Federal Way to make her first Olympic team. “I can’t believe I’m really going.”
battle for the Nationals, who put up a good fight. Tate Wallat, Tommy Davis, Gavin Knapp and Travis Miller all got two hits each. The Nationals’ next game was Thursday, July 19, at Freedom Field in Mill Creek. They faced the Bainbridge Island team from District 2. The outcome and highlights of this game were not available at press time.
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The Federal Way National Little League Softball 9/10 lost to Evergreen on Wednesday, 11-9. Federal Way has been eliminated from the state tournament. while Evergreen went on to face Gig Harbor on Thursday. Roster: Abigail Cretti, Callie Davis, Ainsely Yoshizumi, Kaycie Haven, Sierra Jasso, Jessica Karmell, Maclairen Magruder, Tiana McLarty, Destiny Medina, Faith Morris, Emma Ray, Kawehi Sharpe, Anna Swanson and Leyna Wiley. They were coached by Jill Davis and Sean Swanson. COURTESY PHOTO
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The Federal Way National Little League AllStars 9-10 had their third state tournament game on July 17. They defeated Salmon Creek with a score of 8-4. After a quick start in the first with a lead of 2-0, the Nationals’ defense consistently kept Salmon Creek at bay until the bottom of the fourth, when Salmon Creek added a single run to bring the game to 5-2. However, in the fifth, the Nationals responded with three more single runs to gain a lead of 8-2.
Salmon Creek tacked on single runs in both the fifth and sixth innings, but ended the game with multiple runners on base. Nationals players Nate Clow went 3-4 on the day and Cole Bakker was 2-4. The Nationals’ defense was bolstered by Adam Taylor’s performance on third base and Eli Bakam’s presence in the outfield. Coaches and parents were excited to be on the winning side. The Nationals’ next game was 6 p.m. Thursday, July 19, at Auburn’s GSA Park. They battled Eastlake’s team from the ninth district. Results were unavailable at press time.
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real team.” This is Woodworth’s first time as part of the Penguin summer program. She has been a swim coach for a few years, and luckily, her two assistant coaches are Penguin graduates. “We both came graduated as Penguins last year,” said Willers. “This is our first year as coaches, but we’ve been swimming and a part of this since we were young.” Both Willers and Johnson said that before each meet, Woodworth does
a complete lineup, which improvements but enough affords her the opportunity time for the swimmers to to make on-the-spot adjust- enjoy their summer and get ments during the a little practice. meet. “For the little “Sometimes these ones, we want them meets can last late to swim the whole into the evening,” length of the pool said Johnson. “So without touching we structure the the wall,” said coach heats to get the Woodworth. “For younger kids done Megan Woodworth the older swimearlier, they get tired mers, we work faster.” on shaving some The Twin Lake Penguins of their times and tweakprogram lasts for just ing certain parts of their over two months, not a strokes.” lot of time to make major Drawing on her experi-
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are $10. Coming soon: “Seussical The Musical,” based on famous Dr. Seuss characters, runs Aug. 3-12. Info: www.rosebudctc.org. Kiwanis Salmon Bake: The annual Salmon Bake fundraiser, featuring live entertainment and great food, runs 4 to 8 p.m. July 27 at Steel Lake Park. Tickets are $20 at the gate ($17 presage), and a kids hotdog meal is $5. The club meets at noon Wednesdays (6 p.m. first Wed. of month) at Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club. Contact: richardhayek@aol.com. Summer social: St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary will hold its free annual summer social and invites women 18 years and up to hear about the opportunities for serving and giving back to our community. Event runs 6 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15 in the hospital’s rose garden. RSVP to Kathy Schmidt: (253) 944-4129 or kathyschmidt@FHShealth.org Summer Stock Theatre Festival: Centerstage will host the inaugural Summer Stock Theatre Festival from Aug. 16-26 in collaboration with Central Washington University. Featured shows are “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” by William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin and “All In The Timing” by David Ives. Learn more at centerstagetheatre.com. Swim and tennis lessons: Marine Hills Swim and Tennis Club, 600 S. 302nd St., offers lessons for all ages and abilities. The club also welcomes veteran tennis instructor Kermit Escame. To learn more or register, contact manager@ marinehillspool.org or (253) 8394690. Visit marinehillspool.org. Mar Cheri pool: Offered at the Mar Cheri Neighborhood pool through Aug. 30. Cost is $35-$41 for eight lessons in a two-week session. To register, email n.k.krueger@gmail.com. Class of 1972: Federal Way High School class of 1972 is holding a reunion Sept. 14-15. Call (253) 941-1034 or email melindar54@ live.com or spatty90@aol.com. Crazy Quilters of Federal Way: Group meets second and fourth Thursdays, starting with social hour at 6 p.m., at Emeritus Assisted Living, 31002 14th Ave. South, Federal Way. Call (253) 344-1767. Federal Way Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group: Meetings are 6:30 to 8
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At the heart of the “nature versus nurture” debate is the question: Which plays a greater role in determining how long a person will live, genes or healthy habits? To find out, populations of people containing more than their share of centenarians have been interviewed. As it turns out, many of these 100-year-olds drank slightly more alcohol and exercised less than average. Yet, they still lived to be a ripe old age. This has led experts to conclude that a person can indeed inherit genes that help him or her overcome unhealthy habits. On the other hand, those of us not so lucky to have been born with so called “longevity genes” should do all we can to lead healthy lives. PARKSIDE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY hopes you found this topic to be interesting and informative. Advances in medicine have helped assure that we will be living longer, more active lives. We understand that our seniors’ needs can change - even overnight. We treat our senior residents as individuals, and address their personal needs. To learn more, reach us today at (253) 939-1332. We will arrange an initial, confidential meeting and tour of our senior community at 2902 I Street, N.E. We have been locally owned and operated since 1972. Our seniors are our #1 priority. P.S. As a general rule, remaining active both physically and intellectually helps to promote longevity.
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leading worship at Marine View Presbyterian Church from 9 to 10 a.m. July 22. The church is at 8469 East Side Drive NE, Tacoma. Contact hbmunger@comcast.net or (253) 927-1073. Park Pals fundraiser: The nonprofit organization that works to improve French Lake Dog Park is hosting a fundraiser 2 to 7 p.m. July 22 with raffles and doggie items for sale, along with home-
made jewelry. The dog park is on 1st Avenue South between South 320th and 312th streets. Visit www.parkpals.org. Massage for the military: Free one-hour massages for activeduty military personnel and their spouses will be offered July 23 at Massage Envy in Federal Way. To register, call (253) 517-0888. Federal Way Coalition Against Trafficking: FWCAT, formerly the Federal Way Community Action Team, will host another free viewing of “Sex + Money” at 7 p.m. July 24 at the EX3 Ron Sandwith Teen Center, 31453 28th Ave. S. Learn more at www.fwcat.org. Single seniors dine out: The second single senior monthly dinner at Black Bear Diner’s private backroom begins at 5:30 p.m. July 24 for those ages 55 and up. Contact: bbdineout@gmail.com or (253) 332-4126. ‘OZ!’ musical: Rosebud Children’s Theatre Conservatory presents “OZ!” at 7:30 p.m. July 27-28 and 2 p.m. July 29 at the Thomas Jefferson High School Little Theatre, 4248 S. 288th St. The timeless “Wizard of Oz” tale has been adapted into a dazzling musical. Tickets
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p.m. first Wednesday of the month at Steel Lake Presbyterian Church, 1829 S. 308th St. Call Janet Ross at (253) 838-4658. Clothing donations: The MultiService Center Clothing Bank in Federal Way is in need of clothing donations for all members of the family. Contact (253) 838-6810 or territ@multi-servicecenter.com. Volunteer GED tutors: MultiService Center seeks volunteer tutors to work with young adults for their GED exams. For details, contact (253) 838-6810 or traviss@ multi-servicecenter.com. Give blood: Cascade Regional Blood Services is hosting multiple blood drives in Federal Way. For locations and appointments, contact Robin Lulich: (253) 927-0540 ext. 202. Volunteer drivers: The MultiService Center seeks volunteer van drivers to assist with the food and clothing bank. Contact Terri Turner: (253) 838-6810. FUSION summer arts festival: Friends United to Shelter the Indigent, Oppressed and Needy (FUSION) will hold a Moulin Rouge theme art soiree from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, at the Dumas Bay Centre in Federal Way. Capturing the fun and romance of turnof-the-century Paris, the event will feature an art walk, entertainment, live and silent auctions, and raffle for a seven-day ocean cruise for two. Catered appetizers, wine, beer and espresso will be served. Tickets are $60 at www.fusionfederalway. org or by calling (253) 839-5212. Tickets at the door are $70. Proceeds benefit FUSION’s transitional housing program. Furniture sale: The Kiwanis Club of Greater Federal Way will host its charity outdoor patio furniture sale on Aug. 4 at the Federal Way Farmers Market, which runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays at The Commons Mall parking lot. National Night Out: Connect with your neighbors and improve your neighborhood on the 29th annual National Night Out scheduled for Aug. 7. Visit www.natw.org. Charity health run: The Federal Way Farmers Market will host a 5K and 10K run/walk beginning at 8:30 a.m. Aug. 11 to benefit local charities. Cash prizes available. Pre-register by July 21 for $25. The market runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays at The Commons Mall’s southwest corner parking lot. Email federalwayfarmersmarket@yahoo. com or call (253) 261-8157. Live music at Salty’s: Salty’s at Redondo Beach hosts live music from 4 to 6 p.m. Mondays for Happy Hour and 8-10 p.m. Saturdays through September. See a schedule at www.saltys.com. Cabins: Come visit the newly restored historic David T. Denny Cabin and the John Barker Cabin at West Hylebos Wetlands Park, 411 S. 348th St. Cabins will be open noon to 4 p.m. the second Saturday of the month. (253) 945-7842. 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. Selfguided tours are available 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (253) 815-2555 or email tours@ worldvision.org.
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sible grant funding the city needs for part of the project, prompting councilmember for the properties the city currently owns. Dini Duclos to press Doherty on whether Federal Way Symphony maestro Brian the timeline to get the response for the Davenport shared his thoughts proposals could be condensed. on how the city should proceed, “We don’t need it to When responding to RFPs, saying that for himself and the be the architectural the typical minimum time is two symphony, function overrules statement of South months, Doherty said, noting he form in any proposed design for King County. ... would not recommend shortenthe performance center. ing that time frame. As long as it’s a “The point I want to make to- decent size, has four The council and city are day is that we don’t need Italian walls and a roof looking at a deadline of Sept. marble, Brazilian mahogany, we that doesn’t leak 14 to receive responses from don’t need it to be the architec- and a stage, there Lorax Partners and ARCADD. tural statement of South King Doherty said once the responses can be wonderful County,” Davenport said. “We are received, the city would things inside that focus on what’s inside the buildtake a couple of weeks to review building.” ing, we look at its functionality. them, and then report back to And as long as it’s a decent size, Brian Davenport, the council on Oct. 2. FW Symphony has four walls and a roof that If everything goes according doesn’t leak and a stage, there to this time frame, Doherty said can be wonderful things inside the Oct. 2 meeting would also be that building.” the one where the council would choose In a public comment, resident Joann the firm they want for the performing arts Piquette expressed concerns about poscenter project.
Federal Way Symphony’s Garden Tour returns July 21 Mirror staff reports
The Federal Way Symphony will host its 13th Annual Garden Tour from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 21. Visit six private gardens in the community and the Browns Point Lighthouse and Garden, where Alison Kutz, horticulturalist, will give presentations on “Discovering Nature’s Lessons in Your Garden.” The presentations will be at 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Learn from Master Gardeners and check out
Browns Point Cottage is located at 201 Tulalip St. NE, Browns Point, WA 98422, and is part of the Garden Tour. COURTESY PHOTO unusual plants. Listen to music and see the works of local artisans in these exquisitely landscaped gardens. Other gardens on the tour include The Caledonia Summit Conservatory, the largest of its kind in the
western U.S. Tickets are $20. For tickets and directions, contact (253) 529-9857 or visit federalwaysymphony.org. Proceeds help the nonprofit symphony provide quality entertainment.
Triangle Improvements: Success is Accomplished When We Work Together! On Monday, July 16, 2012, our region celebrated the completion of the first phase of the triangle improvements to the SR 18, Highway 161, and I-5 interchange.
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I want to thank Tom Pierson, now President of the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce, who joined me at our first meeting in Washington, D.C. with federal legislators to promote this project over 12 years ago. Through inspectio ns with first respon ders and business leader In addition, I want to thank U.S. Representative Adam s… Smith for taking the lead with our federal delegation to support federal funding of this project, and special thanks to State Senator Tracey Edie for taking the lead with the state legislature. The flyover ramp marks the first of many improvements alleviating the dangerous and highly-congested cloverleaf interchange. This is a regional project, which will serve South King County and North Pierce County residential and commercial traffic.
From the groundbr eaking with Adam Smith on August 18, 2010 …
Hats off to WSDOT and Mowat Construction for coming in on budget and six months early! And – most of all – thanks to the taxpayers who are funding the continued construction of this critical transportation link.
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LEGAL NOTICES ORDINANCE SUMMARY At their July 17, 2012 Regular Meeting, the Federal Way City Council passed the following ordinance(s): ORDINANCE NO. 12-725 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Loan Review Advisory Committee, adding a new Chapter to Title 2 FWRC “Government” The full text of the ordinance(s) are available by contacting the City Clerk’s office at 253-835-2540. Copies will be mailed upon request, in accordance with the City’s fee schedule. Dated: July 17, 2012 Carol McNeilly, CMC, City Clerk Published Federal Way Mirror: July 20, 2012 FWM 1917 Federal Way School District As required by King County Public Rule Document No. ELE 9-2 and RCW 29A.32 and as authorized by the Federal Way Public Schools Board of Directors, community members are needed to serve on a committee(s) to prepare statements for the voters’ pamphlet advocating approval of the district’s Capital Levy on November 6, 2012. The committee size is limited to three people, and statements are limited by King County. If you are interested, please contact Sally McLean at 253945-2042 or email smclean@fwps.org. Deadline for responding is 4:00 pm on July 23, 2012. Committee appointments will be made on July 25, 2012. Published in the Federal Way Mirror: July 13, 2012 and July 20, 2012 FWM 1913 Federal Way School District As required by King County Public Rule Document No. ELE 9-2 and RCW 29A.32 and as authorized by the Federal Way Public Schools Board of Directors, community members are needed to serve on a committee(s) to prepare statements for the voters’ pamphlet advocating rejection of the district’s Capital Levy on November 6, 2012. The committee size is limited to three people, and statements are limited by King County. If you are interested, please contact Sally McLean at 253945-2042 or email smclean@fwps.org. Deadline for responding is 4:00 pm on July 23, 2012. Committee appointments will be made on July 25, 2012. Published in the Federal Way Mirror: July 13, 2012 and July 20, 2012 FWM 1914
NOTICE OF SEPA APPLICATION AND NOTICE OF OPTIONAL DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE Name: 21st Avenue SW at 336th Street Intersection Improvement Project Description: Applicant proposes improvements to the intersection of 21st Avenue SW and SW 336th Street. The intent of this project is to increase the capacity and safety of the intersection. The proposed project includes roadway improvements along 21st Avenue SW from SW 334th Street to SW 338th Street; along SW 336th Street from 21st Avenue SW to 26th Place SW; and along SW Campus Drive from 21st Avenue SW to 19th Avenue SW. The project includes: roadway widening for dual left turn lanes; installation of curb, gutter, and sidewalk; installation of raised center median curbing midblock to control access; upgraded stormwater facilities; illumination upgrades; replacement signal at 21st Avenue SW/SW 336th Street; new signal at 2400 block of SW 336th Street; installation of conduit to allow for future fiber interconnect and other ITS elements; potential use of Low Impact Development techniques for stormwater management; and potential use of LED traffic signals. Applicant: John Mulkey, P.E., City of Federal Way, 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA Location: Intersection of 21st Avenue SW and SW 336th Street Date Application Received: June 11, 2012 Date of Notice of Application: July 20, 2012 Date Determined Complete: July 6, 2012 Comment Due Date: August 6, 2012 Environmental Review: Based upon review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the city, it is likely that the City of Federal Way will determine that the project will not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment and expects to issue a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) for this project. The optional DNS process in WAC 197-11-355 is being used. This may be your only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposed project. The proposal may include mitigation measures under applicable codes and the review process may incorporate or require mitigation measures regardless of whether an environmental impact statement (EIS) is prepared. A copy of the subsequent threshold determination may be obtained upon request. Agencies, tribes, and the public are encouraged to review and comment on the proposed project and its probable environmental impacts. Comments must be submitted by the date noted above. Permits Required by this Application: Environmental Review (File #12-102641-00-SE) Existing Environmental Documents: SEPA Checklist
Relevant Environmental Documents are Available at the Address Below: Yes Development Regulations to be Used for Project Mitigation, Known at this Time: Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) Title 14 “Environmental Policy,” Title 16 “Surface Water Management,” and Title 19 “Zoning and Development Code.” Public Comments and Appeals: Any person may submit written comments on the environmental application or impacts of the proposal to the Director of Community and Economic Development by 5:00 p.m. on August 6, 2012, and any person may appeal the environmental threshold determination. Details of appeal procedures will be included with the written decision. Issuance of Final Environmental Determination: The final Determination of Nonsignificance may be issued without a second comment period unless timely comments identify probable significant adverse impacts that were not considered by the Notice of Optional Determination of Nonsignificance. A copy of the Determination of Nonsignificance may be obtained upon request. Availability of File: The official project file is available for public review at the Community and Economic Development Department (33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003). Staff Contact: Senior Planner Janet Shull, 253-835-2644, janet.shull@cityoffederalway.com Published in the Federal Way Mirror on July 20, 2012 FWM 1918
NOTICE OF LAND USE APPLICATION AND NOTICE OF OPTIONAL DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS) Project Name: Verizon Wireless - SEA Mirror Lake Project Description: Applicant proposes to upgrade an existing rooftop Personal Wireless Service Facility (PWSF) on a South King Fire & Rescue fire station by adding two new omni antennas. An associated equipment cabinet addition within existing fenced equipment area is also included. Applicant: Sarah Telschow, RealCom Associates, on behalf of Verizon Wireless, 14432 SW Eastgate Way, Suite 260, Bellevue, WA 98007. Project Location: 33414 21st Avenue SW, Federal Way Date Application Received: June 29, 2012 Date Determined Complete: June 29, 2012 Date of Notice of Application: July 20, 2012 Comment Due Date: August 6, 2012 Environmental Review: Based upon review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the City, it is likely that the City of Federal Way will determine that the project will not have a probable significant adverse impact on
the environment and expects to issue a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) for this project. The optional DNS process in WAC 197-11-355 is being used. This may be your only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposed project. The proposal may include mitigation measures under applicable codes, and the review process may incorporate or require mitigation measures regardless of whether an environmental impact statement (EIS) is prepared. A copy of the subsequent threshold determination for the specific proposal may be obtained upon request. Agencies, tribes, and the public are encouraged to review and comment on the proposed project and its probable environmental impacts. Comments must be submitted by the date noted above. Permits Required by This Application: Master Land Use Process III (File #12-103005-UP) and State Environmental Policy Act Threshold Determination (File #12-103006-SE) Other Permits Known at this Time and Not Included in This Application: Electrical Permit Existing Environmental Documents: Environmental Checklist Relevant Environmental Documents Are Available at the Address Below: Yes Development Regulations to Be Used for Project Review Known at this Time: Federal Way Revised Code Title 14, ‘Environmental Policy’ and Title 19 ‘Zoning and Development Code.’ Public Comment & Appeals: Any person may submit written comments on the land use application or the environmental impacts of the proposal to the Director of Community and Economic Development by 5:00 p.m. on August 6, 2012. Only persons who submit written comments to the Director (address below) or specifically request a copy of the decision, may appeal the decision. However, any interested party may appeal the environmental threshold determination. Details of appeal procedures for the requested land use decision will be included with the written decision. Issuance of Final Environmental Determination: The final Determination of Nonsignificance may be issued without a second comment period, unless timely comments identify probable significant adverse impacts that were not considered by the Notice of Optional Determination of Nonsignificance. A copy of the Determination of Nonsignificance may be obtained upon request. Availability of File: The official project file is available for public review at the Department of Community and Economic Development, 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003-6325. Staff Contact: Becky Chapin, Assistant Planner, 253-835-2641 Published in the Federal Way Mirror on July 20, 2012. FWM 1919
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Committee. Dunwiddie said there are many people in the city and region who make the aquatic center, and the events it hosts, so successful. “I brought this placard that was leftover from the event, and I think it sums it up,” Dunwiddie said, holding up a scorecard with the number 10 on it. “We definitely scored a 10, a perfect 10. When I say we, I mean the City of Federal Way, the Seattle Sports Commission, the King County Parks Department, and the event staff and volunteers that coordinated the event.” The city officials who attended throughout the event were important, Dunwiddie said, in making an impression on U.S. diving. “The rest of you that came, made U.S. diving feel especially welcome. That’s the first time they’ve seen that in all of the cities they’ve been to in our country,” he said. “And it was
[ VACCINE from page 1] and distributed by the state to 41,000. Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, can last six weeks or more. This bacterial disease is characterized by the “whoop” sound made by the child taking a breath after coughing. The vaccination is the most important tool in fighting the out-
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The U.S. Olympic Trials - Diving were held last month at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center. FILE PHOTO done just by demonstrating the support and asking every day if they had everything they needed. That was quite special.” The diving trials were picked up by NBC and included five hours of live national broadcast coverage. The final sessions are still available on Comcast/ Xfinity on-demand, Dunwiddie noted. Dunwiddie said the 12day event was a lot of work
break because it protects the one vaccinated and stops the spread of the sickness. According to the DOH, infants under two months old are at the most risk because they are too young to have been vaccinated. 173 cases have been reported in infants, 38 of which have lead to hospitalizations. There have been no fatalities reported as a result of whooping cough.
for his staff, but well worth the effort. “For us, our work days were 19 hours long, including four days we worked around the clock and had to stay overnight,” he said. “In every way, this event was a great event. I compared it to the Goodwill Games, and I think in so many different ways, it was an even bigger deal, and even greater success, than the Goodwill Games.”
The protection from the Tdap vaccination wears off over time, so teens and adults require the booster shot. If a person’s vaccination has diminished, they could catch whooping cough, although the symptoms will be less severe, as will the duration and the risk of spreading the disease. Adults unsure of their status with the Tdap vaccination are urged to contact their healthcare
got the effort rolling in the Legislature in 1993. “It’s been an idea that was generated from the city level up,” Smith said at the ribbon cutting. “This is a key point for our economy in the South Sound region.” The primary funding for the project stemmed from a gas tax increase in 2003 and a transportation package in 2005. “Freight mobility is key to economic vitality,” said Eide, who said drivers will no longer play “Federal Way Roulette” when exiting or merging onto the freeway. Approximately 3,600 freight trucks use Highway 18 to access Interstate 5 daily, according to WSDOT. “They were a nightmare for trucks and cars,” said Stan Vander Pol, president of Peninsula Truck Lines Inc., of the interchange’s formerly outdated cloverleaf model that was built in the 1960s. Vander Pol said the project will improve the economy through more efficient traffic flow. Trucks traveling from Eastern Washington to the Port of Tacoma, for example, rely on the interchange when shipping goods. The new flyover ramps allow the trucks — along with cars — to maintain their speed and ultimately save fuel. The project will help businesses like Wild Waves Theme Park, which is a cornerstone in Federal Way’s economy. Wild Waves attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each season. The new ramps will improve access to the theme park while reducing the long lines of traffic that back up on Enchanted Parkway South. WSDOT officials said the project included the planting of 11,000 new trees and 48,000 shrubs.
provider. The risk for transmission is greatest during the first two weeks of the course of the illness, according to the DOH. The DOH advises anyone who may contract the sickness to stay away from babies, and also to stay home from work, school and other activities until finishing five days of antibiotics, or at least three weeks have passed since the
symptoms first started. Uninsured adults are advised to contact a local health agency to find where the state-supplied vaccine is available. Health care providers typically charge $15 for the booster, but the fee can be waived for those unable to afford it. Most health insurance does cover the cost of the vaccine, and the state’s Childhood Vaccine Program covers ages 19 and under at no cost.
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