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OPINION | Roegner: Investigation raises questions over fairness [4] Letters: Twin Lakes HOA controls your house [4, 5] IN OTHER NEWS | Federal Way man, 65, drowns near Ocean Shores [2] HAPPY HOUR | The Mirror samples drinks and appetizers at five local restaurants [6]

SPORTS | TJ soccer’s Prado-Huerta is the SEX IN THE SUBURBS | Amy Johnson has a few pointers for men’s health [9] FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2013 | 50¢ Class 4A Most Valuable Player [14]

Schools average ‘C’ and ‘D’ according to index Mirror staff reports

The Washington Policy Center has published letter grades for the state’s public schools, based on the State Board of Education’s annual Achievement Index.

The recently released letter grades are based on the 2011-2012 school year data. Schools are rated as exemplary, very good, good, fair, or struggling. The exemplary rating is the equivalent of an “A” grade, while the struggling rating is akin to an “F.” The Federal Way Public Academy was the only Federal Way school to receive an “A” (exemplary) grade. According to the policy center, only 10 schools (6 percent) in Southwest King County received this grade.

The achievement index is “a snapshot of a school’s performance based on statewide assessments,” according to the state board. “We can compare how a school performs in reading, writing, math, science, and graduation rates.” [ more SCHOOLS, page 12 ] NEWSPAPER RACKS: To see a list of rack locations for the print edition of The Mirror, visit federalwaymirror.com/about_us.

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Sound Transit explores light rail path

By GREG ALLMAIN gallmain@fedwaymirror.com

Light rail may not reach the northern edge of Federal Way until 2034 or later. COURTESY PHOTO

Representatives of Sound Transit were in Federal Way this week to give updates on the “alternatives analysis” related to potential alignments for a light rail connection to the city.

The five alignments for a possible connection to Federal Way include two that would move along I-5, two that would move along SR 99, and one

that would dip into Des Moines.

This whole process is to make the project “shovel ready” in case funding - which Sound Transit thought it would secure with the 2008 ST2 ballot measure - becomes available in the future, said Cathal Ridge, light rail development manager.

At the city council’s June 18 meeting, Ridge explained that the next stage of project development is the public comment period for the Envi-

ronmental Impact Statement (EIS).

“We’re moving forward on this process all the way down to Federal Way,” he said. “If we can find or come across funding at some point in the future, we’ll be able to move forward with the project development process, and have the (EIS) already in place.”

Two changes had occurred since Ridge presented before the council in March. The first was the development [ more LIGHT RAIL, page 13 ]

‘I’m just taking it day by day’ 3 years after the accident that left him paralyzed, Corey Obungen finishes college and learns to drive

By CASEY OLSON colson@fedwaymirror.com

Corey Obungen acts just like your normal, run-of-the-mill college graduate.

Just like any other recent grad, Obungen is filling out job applications in an attempt to start a new phase of his life. It’s a step that most people dread, especially nowadays, considering the job market.

But it’s actually a process that Obungen is relishing. The Federal Way resident is ready to take that next step in his life. He is hitting the ground running after graduating from the University of Puget Sound earlier this month with a degree in exercise science.

The 22-year-old has the goal of becoming a teacher at one of the four Federal Way high schools.

“I’m just trying to find work,” Obungen said. “I want to teach in the sciences, chemistry, or biology or something like that. I want to

Federal Way resident Corey Obungen recently graduated from the University of Puget Sound with a degree in exercise science just three years after an accident in Hawaii left him paralyzed. COURTESY PHOTO teach more than ever. I’m just trying to get my feet wet.”

But Obungen isn’t your average UPS grad. Obungen hasn’t been able to move his legs for three years.

Everything changed for Obungen on June 6, 2010. That’s when the Todd Beamer High School graduate and winner of 11 letters for the Titans had recently finished his first year at UPS. Obungen was on a summer vacation at Lanikai Beach in Hawaii a couple of months

before starting his second season on the Logger football team as an undersized defensive back.

The family vacation took an immediate turn for the worst.

Obungen dove into the surf and shattered the C-5 vertebra in his neck. The freak accident left him without any movement in his legs and very limited movement in his upper body.

Obungen remains paralyzed just below his arms. But his go-for-it at-

titude is still in full effect. Obungen hasn’t let the accident affect how he lives his life.

Since that fateful day in Hawaii, Obungen has not only graduated from college, but also relearned how to drive a car. He finished the Advancing Leadership community program in Federal Way, among many other things. He even has a girlfriend, whom he met at UPS. He is back to lifting weights, just like [ more COREY OBUNGEN, page 17 ]

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Police Blotter Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: • Man loiters on doorstep: At 9:41 a.m. June 16 in the 35000 block of 27th Avenue SW, a woman reported that an unknown man was loitering on her doorstep, claiming he lived at her house. The woman had been residing at the house for 30-plus years and had no knowledge of the man, or his belief that he lived at the residence. The report notes the confused man had an active warrant, and was arrested and booked into jail.

• Intoxicated restaurantgoer: At 1:30 a.m. June 16 in the 2000 block of SW Campus Drive, police were dispatched to deal with an intoxicated patron at a restaurant. According to the report, the patron had been punched by a man unknown to him earlier in the evening. In reaction, the intoxicated man punched and broke a vase belonging to the restaurant.

The restaurant asked for the man to recoup the $30 cost of the vase.

• Discussion of religion: At 2:12 a.m. June 16 in the 2500 block of South 320th Street, witnesses reported a possible domestic dispute between a man and a woman arguing in a parking lot. According to the report, the two were unknown to each other. Instead, the man indicated he was “trying to save” the woman’s life by discussing religion with her.

• Woman claims daughter stole car: At 11:28 a.m. June 15 in the 1800 block of South 281st Place, a woman claimed her adult daughter had stolen her car. The report notes that after a certain point, the reporting woman became uncooperative and would not help with any further details.

• Good Samaritans help out: At 1 p.m. June 16 in the 36000 block of Enchanted Parkway South, witnesses observed a vehicle at-

tempt to park in too small of a parking spot. During this attempt, the vehicle damaged an adjacent vehicle. The owner of the vehicle left the area without leaving any information with the damaged vehicle. The report notes that the owners of both vehicles were eventually contacted.

• Semi-truck prowl: At 5:48 p.m. June 16 in the 31000 block of Pacific Highway South, a semitruck driver indicated that items worth approximately $500 had been stolen from his truck.

• Business laptop stolen: At 10:55 p.m. June 16 in the 28000 block of Pacific Highway South, the manager of a business reported that his work laptop had been stolen from his secured business place. The report notes that other valuable items were left by the unknown suspects, and that sensitive information relating to the business and its customers was on the stolen laptop.

• Vehicle crash: At 5:46 a.m.

June 15 in the 30000 block of 1st Avenue South, a vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed when it lost control. According to the report, the vehicle lost control and struck a sign, a tree stump and a fence. The report notes that the driver of the vehicle, along with two occupants, fled the scene after the crash.

• Percocet stolen: At 6:36 a.m.

June 14 in the 28000 block of Military Road South, a man left his residence unsecured when he and his wife walked to a nearby convenience store. During the time they were gone, unknown suspects entered their residence and stole the man’s bottle of Percocet painkillers that he had left on a kitchen counter.

• Child abuse/neglect: At 10:53 p.m. June 15 in the 35000 block of Enchanted Parkway South, a mother called police to notify them that her son said his father had left him sitting in a car earlier that day for over 30 minutes. According to the report, the son told the mother he was having difficulty breathing at the time the report was made.

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NEWS FW man, 65, drowns near Ocean Shores Mirror staff reports

The body of a Federal Way man was discovered Sunday near Ocean Shores. According to KXRO News, the man was identified as Antonio Inocencio, 65.

A beachcomber called 911 after finding the body about one mile north of Copalis Beach near Iron Springs. KXRO reports that an autopsy concluded that Inocencio died as a result of probable cardiac arrhythmia, in which the heart’s normal rhythm was disrupted, possibly from exposure to the cold waters.

Grays Harbor Sheriff ’s Department deputies also recovered Inocencio’s vehicle with fish inside. According to initial reports, the victim was in the area for surf fishing, supposedly with a 58-year-old friend, also from Federal Way. U.S. Coast Guard searched the water via helicopter while deputies searched the beach for the second man. The second man was found alive at his home in Federal Way, and according to a report by KBKW, he thought the fishing trip with his friend was scheduled for Monday.

Parents set trap on Facebook to thwart teen’s kidnapping Mirror staff reports

A Federal Way man faces charges of attempted child rape and kidnapping after falling into a Facebook trap.

According to The SpokesmanReview, a Spokane father discovered that a 30-year-old man was wooing his 15-year-old daughter through a Facebook dating application called “Are You Interested.”

The man and the girl had exchanged hundreds of messages,

communicated via YouTube, and even met face-to-face in May. At that encounter, according to the report, he allegedly gave the girl an engagement ring, had sex with her, and made plans for her to run away from home and elope.

The girl’s parents discovered the relationship and posed as their daughter in messages with the suspect, and convinced the man to carry out the runaway plan, the report said. On June 8, the girl’s father and two friends waited for the suspect in an alley behind the house. They detained the man until police arrived.

The report identifies the suspect as Jason D. Richards of Federal Way. The suspect’s arraignment was Wednesday at Spokane County Superior Court. His bond was set at $100,000.

Woman punched by cop pleads not guilty

By ANDY HOBBS editor@fedwaymirror.com

An outside agency is reviewing the case of a Federal Way police officer who punched a woman during her arrest. Kirkland resident Megan Graham, 36, pleaded not guilty at her arraignment June 10 for a third-degree felony assault charge stemming from the arrest. Her next court date is June 24 to determine whether the case will go to trial.

The Port of Seattle Police Department is investigating the use of force

by Federal Way police in the arrest.

“The outside agency review is ongoing and was ordered to assure objectivity and public trust,” Federal Way Police Chief Brian Wilson said in an email.

Graham was arrested May 27 at the Forest Cove Apartments parking lot, 30910 15th Pl. SW. Officer Justin Antholt made the initial traffic stop after he saw Graham talking on a cellphone while driving.

According to police, Graham ignored orders to stay in her vehicle while Antholt wrote the infraction.

Standing 5 feet 8 inches and weighing 260 pounds, Graham allegedly outmuscled the 155-pound officer as

he attempted an arrest.

Officer Ashley Crispin arrived for backup. According to police, Graham assumed a fighting stance and attempted to strike Crispin. That’s when Crispin punched Graham in the face before completing the arrest.

Graham, who said she has a hearing disability, dialed 911 during the confrontation. In the 911 recording, she told the operator she was under attack, while officers repeatedly told Graham to stop resisting arrest.

Post-jail photos show Graham with a swollen eye and a bruise that takes up the left side of her face.

Graham said she was later beaten at the SCORE Jail in Des Moines after the arrest in Federal Way. Graham was advised by her attorney not to talk to the media. Her husband, Geoffrey Richie, issued a statement to The Mirror.

“Megan wants everybody to know that she thinks police provide a valuable public service,” he said. “Sometimes people make mistakes and they need to be held accountable. But incidents like this should not destroy our faith in our public servants.”

Mirror to host debate for primary election Mirror staff reports

The Federal Way Mirror is hosting candidate debates for contested races in the 2013 primary elections.

Debate will run 6 to 8 p.m. July 31 at Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club.

Primary election races include: • Federal Way School Board position 4: Kenneth Lance Barton, Carol Gregory, Medgar Wells • Federal Way City Council position 2: Kelly Maloney, Mark Koppang, Anthony Murrietta • Federal Way City Council position 6: Diana Noble-Gulliford, Martin Moore, Ryan Miller The primary election is Aug. 6.

Ballots will be mailed to voters on July 17. In October, The Mirror will host debates for the general election candidates in races for school board, city council, South King Fire board, Lakehaven board and mayor. Stay tuned for more details.

LEGISLATURE SPECIAL SESSION: The state Legislature was forced to its second special session of the year after lawmakers in Olympia were unable to reach a deal on a state budget. Acrimony is high on all sides, although the passage of a piece of legislation that blocked the repayment of $160 million in the “estate” or “death” tax to families is seen as a sign that compromise may be coming to Olympia. Regardless, Gov. Jay Inslee scolded the Legislature when he made his announcement for the second session on June 11. Inslee said that he would convene a cabinet-level meeting on what to do if the Legislature is unable to come to an agreement on a budget by July 1. Read more at federalwaymirror.com. — Mirror staff reports

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School district forges ahead despite state budget gridlock

By GREG ALLMAIN gallmain@fedwaymirror.com

The gridlock in Olympia may still have some significant impact on Federal Way Public Schools. Assistant superintendent of business services Sally McLean briefed the school board at its June 11 meeting. It was the district’s first public hearing for the proposed 2013-14 budget.

June 30 is the end of the state’s current biennial budget.

“As of July 1, if there’s no state budget adopted, there’s no authority for the state to spend funds,” McLean said.

“So we find ourselves in this interesting dilemma where we are planning for the McCleary ‘down payment’ for 2013-14, but without a state budget adopted, we will need to borrow money effective Aug. 1 to meet our 2012-13 obligations.”

“So, make your phone calls,” she added wryly.

Even with that uncertainty, McLean said the district will have a plan in place, budget-wise, for 2013-14.

“While the Legislature has not completed their work,” McLean said, “we still need to move forward on what we think is reasonable.”

One member of the public, Gary Robertson, shared his thoughts on the proposed budget. Robertson said he hopes that some of the anticipated bumps in revenue would be put toward rehiring people who

lost positions.

“I must ask you the $64,000 question, which is, what is your number one priority when it comes to funding?” Robertson asked.

“Is it funding student fees and athletic transportation, or is it funding programs that will ensure our students are successful as they go through our education system? For me, it’s the latter.”

Robertson’s recommendation would be to restore a number of paraeducator and librarian positions that have been cut in recent years. Robertson, a substitute paraeducator himself, said the help his position provides to students and staff is invaluable.

The district’s proposed budget, at this time, restores elementary school counselor positions, along with a number of custodial positions that were cut in recent years. McLean touched on the district’s philosophy when it comes to restorations and/or enhancements when there’s more money in the coffers, saying that any restorations and/or enhancements must be “affordable and sustainable.”

“That’s been a part of the district’s guiding principles around budget development for over a decade now,” she said.

The board is expected to vote on the budget at its June 25 meeting.

(Read more about school district budget news online at federalwaymirror.com.)

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[4] June 21, 2013

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Twin Lakes HOA controls your house To future homebuyers who are considering purchasing a home in the Twin Lakes HOA area: You should consider what you would be giving up.

The board of directors of the homeowners association (HOA) controls your house and your life as it relates to your house. You may own the house, but they control what happens to your house and its surroundings.

They do not ask homeowners about raising dues. They demand them. They tried to force the homeowners to pay $25 a month to support the golf and country club.

If you like being told what to do

Investigation hindsight is 20/20 Last week, we considered several questions about the city attorney’s surprising decision to stop the investigation into a complaint filed by Federal Way City Councilmember Kelly Maloney against Mayor Skip Priest.

This week, we take a look at the direction and the scope of the investigation. The biggest problem for the city was that the city attorney apparently directed the investigator to investigate the wrong topic. According to the investigator, “my primary objective was to determine if this exchange (between Priest and Maloney) raised any safety concerns.”

The problem? Personal safety was never Maloney’s complaint. While she may have felt uncomfortable, if she had feared for her safety, she could have easily left the mayor’s office. Her compliant was about yelling, swearing, crying, intimidation and fist pounding. That is a “hostile work environment” complaint.

The investigator should have been directed to review whether the complaint met the standard for “hostile work environment.” And was the behavior a one-time occurrence or a pattern of behavior? If this is a pattern, it is a serious problem. The direction from the city attorney was faulty. This is a particularly troubling error because the city was asked by the media to identify the investigator and the scope in the very beginning and refused.

While there are some things that should be confidential as an investigation is under way,

the scope isn’t one of them.

However, the investigator did become aware during the process that the investigation was not a safety case. According to the investigator, some witnesses had no issues with Priest. Since the investigator was focused on “safety,” that’s not surprising.

But one witness told a story very similar to Maloney’s story, including fist pounding and intimidation. The witness also said the mayor can be “sweet, but he can also be a bully.”

Another individual mentioned that an employee who had been in the area had commented “it got pretty loud in there.”

The investigator “did not follow up with an interview with this employee, because, based on Mayor Priest’s admission, I do find that he spoke loudly to Ms. Maloney at times during this exchange.” Almost accidentally, the investigator found the path, but didn’t follow it because she thought the case was about “safety” in the work place, not “hostile” work place.

The investigator should have interviewed the employee because that person had important information. It was loud — but how many voices were loud, and how loud were they?

Yelling loud? One or two voices? The answer changes the case to the mayor’s benefit if there were two loud voices, but works against him if the only loud voice was his. [ more ROEGNER, page 5 ]

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Federal Way has been my home for over 40 years. This community means a great deal to me and to my family.

When I first moved to Federal Way in 1972, it was unincorporated, but held great potential. The Commons Mall was built in the mid-1970s, the King County Aquatics Center was built in 1990, and Celebration Park followed in 1999. Many people took the lead — and the risk — to provide us with these and many other popular assets.

While we have wonderful attractions throughout the city, our city core still awaits something great — great for our city, our citizens, our visitors, and our future.

Our downtown is located right off I-5 and serves as our city’s “front door.” Unlike many towns with century-old traditional city centers, Federal Way is young and does not boast such “downtown” traditions. But that just means our downtown traditions are ours to be built.

Building a vibrant, prosperous city center we can all be proud of is within our grasp, but that investment in our downtown must begin soon. The proposed Performing Arts and Conference Center (PACC) is the type of investment that can enliven the downtown and ignite other private investment in the city core. The PACC would represent a major destination for residents and visitors, providing a resource to our business community and a home to our diverse cultural community.

The city already owns the former Toys R’ Us site, which is large enough to accommodate the PACC and offers commanding views of Mt. Rainier with easy access to I-5. The preliminary concept provides for a 700-seat performance hall, and a 400-person conference center.

This facility would host a vast array of performances, competitions, conferences, seminars and community gatherings. We could keep our own performing groups in town, attract new cultural events, provide the school district with a major events venue, and attract conferences and other business meetings — most of which currently go to neighboring cities, along with those visitor dollars. Instead, attendees at such major events will populate our hotels, dine in our restaurants and shop in our stores.

The city’s proposal is to move this investment forward without increasing taxes. We can do this by generating the capital funds from existing onetime funds, grants, capital campaign efforts, state contributions, and other resources. With the dual business model of performances and conferences, the goal is for the facility to sustain itself with little

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To submit an item or photo for publication: email editor@federalwaymirror.com. Letters may be edited for style, clarity and length. with your property, this is the place for you. Twin Lakes used to be a great place to live, but in the past 10 years, it has changed (not for the better).

M. Bart, Twin Lakes, Federal Way

Commuters, parking and walking distance The data showing the majority of people using the Federal Way Transit Center live within 4 miles of the facility was collected last winter (hello Sound Transit, it’s now June).

I recall filling out the survey during the commute to Seattle and I

believe it was only collected from those who took a Sound Transit bus from the Federal Way Transit Center.

It may not have been collected from those who took KC Metro that day, who also park in the garage. It would be very difficult to collect information from those who also park in the garage at the transit center and either catch a vanpool or carpool.

What was the purpose of this statement by the representative from Sound Transit? I have no other way to get to the transit center as the closest bus stop is 1.5

miles from my house.

During what hours does Sound Transit consider the parking garage to be at 99 percent of capacity? If you don’t get to the parking garage by 6:45 a.m. there’s no place to park and that is why cars are being parked on side streets and in the parking lots of adjacent businesses.

Sound Transit is looking for leased space for parking “within walking distance” of the transit center. What does Sound Transit consider walking distance?

How about that lovely vacant lot adjacent to the transit center? From my perspective, Federal Way does not need a high-rise, more retail space they can’t fill, or a performing arts center in that space. [ more LETTERS, page 5 ]

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No one should have to stand for a one-hour commute between Federal Way and Seattle.

the mayor’s opponent in the upcoming election with a direct vested interest in a negative outcome of any such investigation, Ferrell could and should have recused himself from any conversation about it and referred Maloney to the city attorney for guidance, particularly if she legitimately had concerns about hostile work environment conditions created by the mayor toward employees.

That is clearly a legal issue with significant liability implications for the city.

Instead, Ferrell jumped into the fray, giving Maloney advice that could exact the most political damage to his opponent.

According to the investigator: “Although I do not make any specific findings about who notified the press of Ms. Maloney’s complaint, the fact that Ms. Maloney told Mayor Priest’s political opponent about it raises the possibility that the complaint itself, regardless of the investigative findings, could be used to elicit as much damage politically, as possible, over a single conversation.”

Since the investigation was concluded, several things have developed, which lend credence to the investigator’s observations and concern. First and foremost is the emergence of Priest’s opponents and Ferrell’s supporters loudly denouncing the investigator’s work and decrying the fact the investigator should have investigated the mayor for a host of issues over and above the incident with Maloney.

For them, this should have been a witch hunt and fishing expedition to try to find something or anything that could be used against Priest. The hateful, nasty tone of some of the commentators in this newspaper speaks for itself.

More troubling, however, is the use of highly inflammatory suggestions and

Make a deal with Sound Transit to put up more parking and add more busNancy Blum, Federal Way es (link light rail will take longer). Show the people in this area what is really important and invite bus, Jeers for the white male vanpool and carpool users who came up to my front to use both parking garages. porch, on Sunday, June 9, As for adding one more bus at 4 a.m., to steal new solar on June 10, do they serilanterns. ously think that is going to I am a stage 4 cancer pabe enough? The buses from tient and my caretaker just 5 a.m. until 7 a.m. are full, spruced up my front yard including people standing recently, adding those new in the aisle heading into lanterns for safety.

Seattle, and are the same The stupid things people from 3 p.m. through rush do to take away from hardhour on the return trip. working folks. Get a job I feel for the people who and buy your own things! get on the bus after 2nd Cheers because we got and Pike in Seattle in the you totally on our security afternoon and evening as camera, your clear descripthey are usually standing tion and all. We can clearly or not able to get on the see you placing them into bus and have to wait for your backpack. The police another one. Oh and the and the entire neighborstanding is a big safety issue hood have your description, even when tightly grasping so we are looking out for the overhead storage rack you to try and return to our or handles provided on the neighborhood. top of the aisle seat (Sound S.K. Smith, Federal Way Transit) or the hand straps Editor’s note: This item (King County Metro). You was noted in the June 14 need a tight grip for sure police blotter. Police are when the driver slams on searching for the suspect. the brakes or turns a corner.

Now I know there are King County Metro buses that leave the transit center and 177 and 178 go past the The investigation into transit center and people, the complaint of alleged me in particular, take the misconduct by Mayor Skip first bus that comes to Priest by Councilmember my stop that gets me to Kelly Maloney was conor within a city block of cluded by the investigator, the transit center in the Eileen Baratuci, an outside, evening. Watch how many independent attorney people get off the 177 or from Port Townsend who 178 across from Marlene’s specializes in arbitration, and on the street stop above mediation and investigaOutback Steakhouse and tion of such disputes, with a walk to the transit center. very telling observation.

That is because the 577/578 First, based on her obserand 179 buses were full. vations and conversations As for Sound Transit during the investigation, considering charging for she became concerned this premium parking in the incident was being used to garage: Many of the people accomplish political purcommuting on the bus poses beyond the incident cannot afford to pay. We’re in question. all doing our part by taking Apparently undisputed the bus in the first place. is the fact that Maloney did Not many people can afford consult with Deputy Mayor Wegas can help you. Jim Consult with to drive with prices Ferrell, whous. encourwhat they are and parking aged her to file a complaint in Seattle is anywhere from [ more LETTERS page 8 ] rather than exercise other Need a business loan? $9-$16/day.

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The investigator was apparently never directed to look into the question. If true, this would potentially be an even bigger problem for the mayor than the balance of Maloney’s complaint. Destroying public records is against the law.

Fortunately, the Federal Way Mirror did look into the issue and was able to find the email. For the city attorney to overlook such an obvious potential legal problem for her boss is a surprising error for a seasoned attorney.

The investigator should have followed up on it because of the potential liability to the city and her client. What if The Mirror hadn’t found the email, and another citizen had filed an additional complaint? That could have been a serious problem for the mayor.

The last press release from the mayor’s office seems to suggest that the report is complete and selectively includes words to portray the mayor in the most positive light, which of course, is their job.

However, some in the community have complained that having a publicly paid communications manager, when Maloney doesn’t, gives the mayor an advantage in how the public views the issue. The mayor’s staff had control of the process.

In an interesting twist on the “who’s playing politics” question, some say it’s the mayor because he is the one issuing press releases. Objectively speaking, it appears that Priest may very well have won the short-term battle of public reaction.

However, the report is not complete because it ignores almost all of Maloney’s actual complaint. The investigator made

no finding that the mayor had made anyone feel “unsafe.” The mayor was vindicated from something he wasn’t charged with. Then the investigation was stopped by the city attorney amid questionable legal interpretations and faulty direction on the correct topic of “hostile work environment.”

The investigator did find that “Mayor Priest’s style, particularly when he is in his self-described direct mode, was not well received by all those he has business dealings with.” There are possibly other people to interview as some people only found out about the investigation recently through media reports. Unless the investigation is completed, there isn’t enough information on the record to render a reasoned decision on Maloney’s real complaint at this time.

We should expect more from our leaders. Maloney will probably choose not to pursue the issue. But what if she were someone else? An employee with union representation? The city could be looking at a lawsuit for failure to properly perform the investigation and for retaliation.

The city administration is unlikely to pursue a second investigation. That is the wrong strategy. The mayor should want a resolution to clear his name as he campaigns for re-election, as would Maloney.

City Hall should get this case investigated properly and get it behind us — because doing nothing invites suspicion about motivation, and right now, a cloud is hanging over everything … and everyone. And that “culture of integrity and transparency” that the mayor’s office mentioned in the first press release? It’s hanging by a thread.

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Azteca

Address: 32015 23rd Ave. S., Federal Way. Happy hours: 3 to 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. to close daily.

What goes better together than chips, salsa and a cold drink?

Not much, if you ask me. And it’s pretty obvious why it’s tough to find a seat inside the cantina at Federal Way’s Azteca restaurant.

Like with any Mexican restaurant, it’s very difficult to not overload on those free chips and salsa before ordering a meal. It’s even tougher when you have a cold beer or a margarita in front of you. The salty tortilla chips, coupled with the spicy salsa, make the beer go down a little faster than normal.

But if you are able to save a little room, Azteca’s queso dip is ridiculously good. The cream cheese based dip has a little spice to it and is the perfect thickness to stay on a chip. The only problem was the portion size was a little small.

We had to order multiple bowls of the dip to quench our hunger.

The happy hour tacos are also

A margarita served at Azteca. a very good value at $4.95. A person could theoretically eat the two tacos as an entire meal. The food menu at Azteca includes other traditional Mexican dishes like quesadillas, taquitos and nachos.

Drink specials include $2.50 domestic draft beers, $3.75 well drinks, $4.50 margaritas, and a glass of sangria for $3.75, among other things.

The only drawback of the cantina at Azteca is the lack of seating for a bigger group of people. There are basically only three booths inside the bar that can seat more than four people in the same location. Even if you are lucky enough to secure one

Address: 1200 S. 324th St., Federal Way, near Celebration Park.

Happy hours: 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday through Thursday.

If you like watching sports on flat-screen TVs while drinking beer, then the Scoreboard Pub is the place to be. With apologies to my wife and kids, I really can’t think of a better combination after a long day at work.

Every open area of wall inside the tavern is littered with a television, and they are all tuned into some type of sporting event. The Scoreboard also features two of my favorite beers on tap — Manny’s and Mac & Jack’s.

The TVs and drinks are obviously the biggest draws during happy hour. Beer specials include $2.50 pints, $4 steins and $9 pitchers of Bud Light and Pabst Blue Ribbon, and $3.50 pints, $5 steins and $11 pitchers of Manny’s and Mac & Jack’s. Well drinks are $3.50, house wine is $5 and Scoreboard Punch is $5.25.

Drinks aren’t the only thing that the Scoreboard can brag about during happy hour. The food

menu has shrunken considerably since new ownership took over earlier in the year, which might be a good thing when it comes to happy hour.

The current happy hour specials are good, old-fashioned “bar food.” And there’s a reason that “bar food” has been around since the beginning of time — because it tastes good when you are drinking alcohol. The Scoreboard’s basket of fries might be the best value on the happy hour menu.

For $3.99, there are too many French fries for one “normal” person to eat in one sitting. The beer-battered onion rings are also a solid, stick-to-your-ribs choice off the happy hour menu for $4.99. Other specials include chicken strips for $4.99; deepfried pickle spears, mozzarella sticks or jalapeño poppers for $5; and a half-size chicken Caesar salad for $7.99.

The Cliff House

Address: 6300 Marine View Drive, Tacoma, 98422, in the Brown’s Point area.

Happy hours: 3 to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close every day.

This place might have the best view of any happy hour location in the area, making it the perfect choice on a sunny day. The only problem is the Cliff House’s narrow outdoor deck — which looks out over the Puget Sound to Stadium High School and the Tacoma Dome — can only seat

about 14 people at a time.

But the view, along with the food and beer, is well worth making the drive into the Brown’s Point area of Northeast Tacoma for happy hour, which I did on a beautiful Sunday afternoon.

The blackened cod soft tacos are very good if you like things with a little spice. Despite being a happy hour special, the tacos can be eaten as a meal. You get two tacos filled with fish, coleslaw and a homemade jalapeño tomatillo salsa. I had no idea what a tomatillo is (a Mexican tomato), but it sure tasted good complementing the spicy cod and jalapeño.

My drinking buddy ordered the sweet Thai chili prawns, and they were also the perfect match for the nice, cold beer and the sunny skies. The prawns were a good kind of spicy in the end, making you more inclined to take a drink of my Newcastle Brown Ale, which isn’t a bad thing.

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Address: 2233 S. 320th St., Federal Way. Happy hours: 3 to 6 p.m. and 8 to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 3 to 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday.

The bar inside the Red Robin near The Commons Mall is exactly what you look for in a place to stop for a drink or two after working all day. They serve ice-cold beer and well drinks at a cheap price along with food that you can snack on as an appetizer or even an early dinner.

The happy hour appetizer menu at Red Robin is an impressive one and ranges in price from $3, for things like guacamole and chips, to $7 for quesadillas and wings. My favorite is Red Robin’s signature Towering Onion Rings. The mountain of onion probably might not be the best thing to order if you are on a first date (fire breath). But if you are happily married or with a buddy, the Towering Onion Rings are awesome.

In terms of libations, Red Robin is pretty much status quo. Domestic draft beers are $2.50 for a 16-ouncer, and premium beers are $3.50. You can also buck up and get a Mondo beer (22 ounces) for just $1 more.

Obviously, that’s exactly what I did.

Well drinks are $2.50 and you can get premium-brand liquor for $1 more. Golden margaritas are $3.50 and the house wine is $2.50.

Buffalo Wild Wings

Address: 2005 S. 320th St., Federal Way (near The Commons Mall) Happy hours: 2 to 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight, Monday through Friday.

Buffalo Wild Wings is pretty much what you’d expect for a place based on wings and sports. Flat screens adorn almost every

inch of available wall, with broadcasts from all over the country. Patrons happily munch on their wings or other delicious foods.

For the happy hour seeker, BWW’s delivers.

Domestic “tall” draft beers start from $3 during happy hour, while a number of appetizers are available for $3: mozzarella sticks, roasted garlic mushrooms, chili con queso dip, mini corn dogs, regular onion rings, and chips and salsa. Drink specials for the daily happy hour include Jack Daniels, Captain Morgan and Absolut Vodka.

Outside of the daily happy hour, BWW’s also offers “Wing Tuesdays,” where any of the restaurant’s chicken wings, traditional or boneless, are offered for 60 cents a wing. In this day and age, any place that can provide you with value like that is a keeper. (— By Greg Allmain, Mirror reporter)

Suggestions from Mirror readers Last month, The Mirror asked readers on Facebook about suggestions for good happy hour spots.

• Chris Dinkins: The Rock Wood Fired Pizza and Spirits, 34817 Enchanted Pkwy. S., and The Ram, 31920 Gateway Center Blvd.

• Claudia Saint Jacque: Applebee’s, 1801 S. 320th St. “Their late night happy hour is a pretty great idea.”

• Np Nilsen: Jersey’s Sports Bar, 35509 21st Ave. SW. • Shih-An Cheng: “Burger Express (32805 Pacific Hwy. S.) serves beer too!”

• Carrie Stalder: “Salty’s (28201 Redondo Beach Dr. S., Des Moines) and the Cliff House have delicious and responsible happy hours.”

• Margie Nalbone-Ortiz: “Vince’s (32411 Pacific Hwy. S.) has a great happy hour. $5 salads and entrees.”

• Aj Otto: Gino’s Bistro, 4624 SW 320th St. • Mike Jankowski: “My faves are McGrath’s (1911 S. 320th St.) and Buffalo Wild Wings, both are right in the mall parking lot.”

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The city has very specific policies and procedures related to hostile work environment complaints that protect the victim and levy a heavy penalty against the offenders. These issues were beyond the scope of the initial investigation into the incident between Priest

www.federalwaymirror.com and Maloney, and the investigator rightfully raised the red flag. Unfortunately, columnist Bob Roegner feels he is qualified to substitute his judgment for the judgment of the investigator, city attorney and PDC. He apparently thinks an ongoing investigation in the midst of a campaign would be fair to Priest. I question Roegner’s fairness and objectivity toward the mayor, particularly given recent comments in his columns questioning Priest’s performance. A witch hunt and fishing expedition serves no

legitimate public interests or purpose.

If there are credible allegations of hostile work conditions for city employees, then perhaps an independent inquiry may be warranted. Some preliminary work needs to be done to ensure that these are credible allegations.

If The Mirror wants to act as a responsible newspaper instead of simply fueling rumor and innuendo with endless publication of comments that have highly questionable basis in fact, you could assign

a reporter to conduct an inquiry and actually report the facts. Maybe you could determine who has left the employment of the city and for what reason given.

Records in the personnel department can provide such information.

Where are the documented cases of hostile work environment concerns raised prior to the Priest/Maloney incident?

What are the names of the employees who left under these conditions? It is time to back up this scurrilous rumor mongering and in-

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CALENDAR NW Global Fest: Food trucks, live music and a carnival began June 20 and runs through June 23 at 31510 20th Ave. S. at South 314th Street.

Free admission. Presented by the Fiji Multi-Cultural Association of WA. Beer garden and carnival will open Friday. Festival opens at noon on Saturday and Sunday.

The weekend will be filled with music, dancers and performances.

Highlights include Russian gypsy dancing, singing and music from Arts for Hearts at 8:30 p.m. June 21; Indian Variety Showcase and

www.federalwaymirror.com Bollywood Live Concert with Jingles at 4 p.m. June 22; and a Salsa Dance Party with La Grande Del Northwest at 5:30 p.m. June 23. Visit fijimcawa.org.

Farmers Market health fair: The market will be open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays through October at The Commons mall’s southwest parking lot. The Walgreens Health Tour Bus, which is like a roving doctor’s office, is coming for the market’s health and wellness fair on June 22. Fair features chiropractors, clinics, acupuncture and more.

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Amateur radio: The Federal Way Amateur Radio Club’s annual field day activities will be taking place

9 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 22 on the softball fields of the LDS Meetinghouse, 841 S. 308th St. in Federal Way. They will simulate emergency conditions while attempting to make radio contact to as many other ham radio stations as possible. Visit http://fwarc.org.

Eddie Eagle Gun Safety Program: Free gun safety event for kids runs 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. June 22 at the Federal Way Regional Library, 34200 1st Way S. RSVP at armeddefense.org/gunsafety.

Police K-9 demo: Free event runs noon to 1:30 p.m. June 22 at at French Lake Off-Leash Dog Park, 31531 1st Ave. S. Event includes Q&A with local animal control. Visit http://parkpals.org.

The Music Man: The legendary musical is coming to the Knutzen Family Theatre at 7 p.m. June 2122 and at 2 p.m. June 23. Federal Way’s Friendship Theatre is bringing the show to the city. Tickets are $7 for general admission. Call (253) 835-6900 or (253) 835-6935 or visit www.itallhappenshere.org.

Single Seniors Dine Out: Monthly dinners at Black Bear Diner’s private backroom will begin at 5:30 p.m. June 25 for single seniors ages 55 and up. No RSVP necessary. Contact: bbdineout@ gmail.com or (253) 332-4126.

TJ musical theatre: Thomas Jefferson High School’s 3rd Annual Musical Theatre Alumni Showcase runs 7 to 9 p.m. June 28 at 4248 S.

288th St. Donations accepted for admission. Contact willywylies@ msn.com or (253) 839-8304.

Cancer Ninjas: A pancake breakfast fundraiser to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society will run 8 to 10 a.m. June 29 at Applebee’s near The Commons Mall. Cost is $10. Call (253) 334-5928.

The Supremes: “Reflections of The Supremes: A Tribute Concert” will run one night only at 8 p.m.

June 29 at Centerstage Theatre, 3200 SW Dash Point Road. The event pays tribute to the iconic American girl group and features Seattle-based entertainers. Tickets are $19.50 general, $10 for youth.

Visit CenterstageTheatre.com or call (253) 661-1444.

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Multicultural Book Group: Next meeting is 7 p.m. July 10 at the Federal Way Regional Library to discuss “Someone Knows My Name” by Lawrence Hill. The story is about Aminata Diallo, who was abducted from Africa as a child and enslaved in South Carolina.

Newcomers welcome to attend.

Call (253) 874-5771.

2013 Comcast Golf Classic: Hosted by the Federal Way Chamber of Commerce, event runs noon to 8 p.m. July 12 at Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club. Contact deborahd@federalwaychamber.com or (253) 838-2605 Ext. 103.

Cooking classes: East India Grill, 31845 Gateway Center Blvd. in Federal Way, hosts a cooking class at 3:30 p.m. Saturdays. Fee is $20.

To register, call (253) 529-9292.

Visit www.eastindiagrill.com.

Kiwanis charity golf: Annual tournament begins at 1 p.m. July 19 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

Food, raffle and silent auction available. Sponsors and players needed. All proceeds go back into the Federal Way community. Dedicated in honor of Bill Martin and Don Barrows. (253) 838-3281.

Summer day camps: The Boys and Girls Club of Federal Way is holding camps for teens and elementary school students this summer, including camps in the science and technology fields. To learn more, call (253) 681-6501 or visit www.fw.positiveplace.org.

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Moreover, the use of onetime capital funds does not conflict with general-fundfinanced public safety. The larger issue is that without economic development in the downtown core, the burden of public safety costs will increasingly shift to residents. The PACC will serve as the keystone to a strong redeveloped downtown, with new restaurants, shopping and housing — all generating increased sales and property taxes that can help fund enhanced public safety services in the future.

The PACC fits in perfectly with the vision of reinventing our downtown core. The synergy between the PACC, the anticipated town square slated for the old AMC Theatre site, new retail shops, and potentially a satellite campus of a university or college, will bring to life the downtown core area. And this is only a start.

We can’t wait for some phantom investor to build our long-awaited downtown. It took former city leaders with foresight to build our existing city assets. We must follow suit now — take the initiative, use resources we have, and get the ball rolling. If not, the city’s “front door” may still be plagued by empty lots and buildings in 20 years. And who wants that?

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Kyle Sumpter eliminated from ‘Top Shot ‘ show

PowellsWood Garden reopens this weekend

challenge was over,” he said.

During the elimination challenge itself, the biggest issue for Sumpter was getBy ANDY HOBBS ting the bullets to properly editor@fedwaymirror.com

By Greg Allmain feed into the Gatling.

“The gun I was assigned gallmain@fedwaymirror.com The PowellsWood Garden is a just wasn’t as hungry as I 3-acre urban oasis with a twist.

Federal Way Police was trying to feed Tucked in a corner of the Marine Department Cmdr. it,” he said. “It was Hills neighborhood off Dash Point Kyle Sumpter is out reluctant to accept Road in Federal Way, visitors can of the competition on the ammunition I was find peace and tranquility from the The History Channel trying to feed down garden’s technicolor blooms, fragrant show “Top Shot Allits throat.” perennials and trickling streams.

Stars” after a difficult Sumpter and “It’s more of a painter’s pallet than Sumpter episode that involved Franks were tasked a plantsman’s list,” said Monte Powell, a longbow, a Steyr with “chopping who shares a passion for gardenSSG 08 scoped rifle, and a down” three 4-inch-wide ing with his wife, Diane. “It’s not a crank-powered version of telephone poles at varybotanic garden. There’s more order, the Gatling gun. The FWPD ing distances downrange. rhythm and color.” veteran had escaped elimiBecause of the loading isAfter a three-month renovation, nation once already this sues Sumpter experienced, PowellsWood will reopen to the season, but was unable to Franks jumped out to a st public on June 22-23. Much of the avoid it this time in a facequick lead, mowing down ver garden was replanted and more open off with Jamie Franks in the his first two poles in quick spaces were created.

Gatling gun challenge. succession. Sumpter rallied, Each well-manicured nook, or To start, competitors taking down two poles and “room,” hosts native and non-native were truly put to the test catching up to Franks, but it Northwest plants, framed by lush with a longbow challenge was too little, too late. greenery and woods. Visitors can involving the Black Widow While he’s out for this ded find favorites like fuchsias, Asian high-performance bow. The season, Sumpter said he’s ew lilies, hydrangeas and hostas. There competitors were tasked open to try again if the ng are also a few curveballs — like a trio with shooting at a 30-foot “Top Shot” team were to of banana plants that overlook the target 100 yards downask him to come back. garden’s tea room and patio. range. Each circle on the The other local comed Powell wanted to symbolize the target gave between 20-50 petitor for the all-star nuances of climate change and show points. Sumpter couldn’t get season, Kent resident Kelly how the bananas, while native to dialed in, and scored zero Barchand, sailed smoothly more warmer latitudes, could still points for the challenge. through another episode, thrive in the Northwest.

“When we walked up to taking second place in the The bananas also represent an the challenge, I thought I longbow competition and educational component of Powellswould be safe,” Sumpter avoiding elimination.

Wood. Powell has goals of partnering said of his unaired but solid “Top Shot All-Stars” airs with University of Washington and practice round. at 7 p.m. Wednesdays (HD) Federal Way students — anything to For the Steyr challenge and 10 p.m. (non-HD). immerse youth in nature. Families at the proving ground, Sumpter said he was at a disadvantage by going first.

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Storytelling Festival The PowellsWood Storytelling Festival is open to the public on Saturday, July 27. The festival is cosponsored by the Seattle Storytellers Guild. Listen to masters perform folk tales based on real people, historical events and personal experiences.

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compared them to other districts in the state. According to the data compiled on collegetracking.com, 33.60 percent of Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) students who entered college in 2004 graduated from a 2- or 4-year college.

For those students who entered college in 2005, that rate was 34.50 percent. In 2006, the rate was 31.10 percent. In 2007, it was 35.40

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The school district recently examined college graduation rates for Federal Way students and

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More Federal Way school ratings • Federal Way schools that received “B” (very good) ratings: Nautilus K-8 and Rainier View Elementary. According to the Washington Policy Center, 16 percent of schools in Southwest King County received a “B” grade.

• Federal Way schools that received “C” (good) ratings: Adelaide Elementary, Brigadoon Elementary, Camelot Elementary, Enterprise Elementary, Illahee Middle School, Kilo Middle School, Lake Dolloff Elementary, Lake Grove Elementary, Lakeland Elementary, Lakota Middle School, Mark Twain Elementary, Meredith Hill Elementary, Mirror Lake Elementary, Panther Lake Elementary, Sacajawea Middle School, Sequoyah Middle School, Silver Lake Elementary, Star Lake Elementary, Technology Access Foundation (TAF) Academy, Todd Beamer High School, and Woodmont K-8.

According to the Washington Policy Center, 46.5 percent of schools in Southwest King County received a “C” grade.

• Federal Way schools that received “D” (fair) ratings: Truman High School, Decatur High School, Federal Way High School, Green Gables Elementary, Internet Academy, Olympic View Elementary, Saghalie Middle School, Sherwood Forest Elementary, Thomas Jefferson High School, Totem Middle School, Twin Lakes Elementary, and Valhalla Elementary.

According to the Washington Policy Center, 22.5 percent of schools in Southwest King County received a “D” grade.

•Federal Way schools that received “F” (struggling) ratings: Sunnycrest Elementary and Wildwood Elementary. According to the Washington Policy Center, only 4 schools (3 percent) in Southwest King County received this grade.

See the whole list for state’s schools According to the Washington Policy Center, Southwest King County schools include Federal Way, Tukwila, Renton, Kent, Highline, Vashon Island and Mercer Island.

Check out the entire list of Washington school ratings online at https:// www.washingtonpolicy.org/ school-achievement.

www.federalwaymirror.com [ LIGHT RAIL from page 1] of a “hybrid” alignment along SR 99, and the other was the inclusion of “transit oriented development” (TOD) in the planning processes. Ridge indicated that the “new” alignment along SR 99 would switch back and forth along the east and west side of the roadway, in an attempt to avoid issues with major intersections along that route.

This is being considered, he said, because of cost factors that would be involved with building the connection through those intersections. Right-of-way issues would have to be taken into consideration.

Transit oriented development is a planning tool Sound Transit recently integrated into its planning processes that looks at factors like population, households, employment and activity centers when considering large-scale projects like this, Ridge said.

Essentially, transit oriented development is an attempt to see if planned projects will be built in an area with access and populations to use them. Ridge said they looked at the TOD opportunities along the alignment routes, and also in conjunction with the possible station locations that would be built as part of any future project.

Ridge said that TOD did come into consideration with two new station locations that had been suggested by the public in the previous round of public comment. Those locations were along SR 99 at 216th Street and 260th Street, he said, but cautioned that those ideas are probably pretty much static for now.

“These (stations) were not considered in the ST 2 plan, they were not voter approved. We cannot use ST 2 funding to construct these station locations,” he said, referring to the proposal that voters approved in 2008 to bring light rail to South 272nd Street in Federal Way. Sound Transit has enough funding to build light rail from South 200th Street to Kent/Des Moines (near Highline Community College). Light rail may not reach the northern edge of Federal Way until 2034 or later. The ultimate goal is to connect light rail to the Federal Way Transit Center.

Those interested in providing comment can email FWTE@soundtransit.org, visit www.soundtransit.org/FWextension or attend a public meeting. A public meeting was held June 19 at the Federal Way Transit Center. A meeting will run 5 to 7 p.m. June 26 at Parkside Elementary in Des Moines.

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Federal Way high hosting a girls basketball Camp june 24-27

Federal Way High School will host a girls basketball camp from 2 to 4 p.m. June 24-27 for sixth- through ninth-graders.

The camp will teach players proper fundamentals and shooting techniques with a focus on transition offense and defense. The cost is $35 per player, which will include a T-shirt.

Contact Federal Way head coach Joshua DeYoe by email at jdeyoe@fwps.org or by phone at (253) 945-5485.

Sports contact: Casey Olson colson@federalwaymirror.com or (253) 925-5565

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Little League all-stars get under way TJ’s Prado-

Huerta named 4A soccer MVP

Federal Way National and Steel Lake LL have numerous teams starting District 10 play

By CASEY OLSON sports@fedwaymirror.com

By CASEY OLSON

The Federal Way National Little League Phillies swept both the regular season and playoff titles in District 10 Junior League baseball.

The 15-under team beat Steel Lake to win the postseason tournament on Sunday, 12-4.

National finished the regular season with a 12-4 record. Steel Lake finished second during the season with a 7-5 record.

The Federal Way National Phillies includes Justin Cater, Caleb Bryant, Brayden Brown, Derek Weinman, Justin Lim, Evan Baxter, Derwin Felix, Darryl Worcester, Tyler Houston, Luis Martinez, Antonio Burns, Kyren Haong, Jonathan Grimstad and Alex Morrison. The team is coached by Bob Clinton, Rick Burns and Nick Clinton.

Federal Way National and Steel Lake will now combine to form one team for the 2013 Junior League All-Star Tournament, which kicks off June 29 at Enumclaw High School.

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In other District 10 all-star tournament action: • The Federal Way National 9-10 softball team has advanced into the championship of the District 10 All-Star Tournament, which is being held at the complex in Federal Way. National beat Fife/Milton/Edgewood in their opener Saturday, 10-0, beat Chinook Sunday in the quarterfinals, 24-10, before losing to Soundview on Tuesday, 6-5. Federal Way came back to beat Bonney Lake/Sumner Wednesday in the consolation bracket to earn another shot at Soundview. National will have to beat Soundview twice to win the District 10 title.

The team includes Christine Lee, Kaitlyn Terzakos, Peyton Miller, Jesenay Agulto, Faith Morris, Madi-

Federal Way National Little League’s Maclairen Magruder throws a pitch for the 9-10 all-star team. National qualified for the championship game. casey olson, The Mirror son Johnson, Tiana MacLarty, Kaycie Haven, Maclairen Magruder, Anna Swanson, Jimena Cervantes, Elizabeth Wagner and Raiven AlexanderBrown. The team is coached by • The 9-10 All-Star Baseball Tournament is also being contested at the Federal Way National Complex.

The nine-team tournament, which included Steel Lake and Federal Way National, will conclude by Saturday.

Federal Way National was eliminated Tuesday with their second loss of the tournament to Auburn.

National lost to Auburn in their opener on Saturday before beating

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Steel Lake opened the tournament with a loss to Auburn before losing to National. The team included Anthony Adams, Lauren Angelot, Rodney “RJ” Carver, Trevor Hendrickson, Cade Homfeldt, Max Lundberg, Isaias Mojica, Austin Null, Jacob [ more little league page 16 ]

Thomas Jefferson senior midfielder Isidro PradoHuerta was named the Class 4A Most Valuable Player by the Washington State Soccer Coaches Association. PradoHuerta had a huge season for the state-champion Raiders.

The honor comes after Prado-Huerta was named the Player of the Year in the South Puget Sound League North Division, All-City by The Mirror Isidro Prado-Huerta and All-Area by both The News Tribune and Seattle Times.

He finished his final season for the Raiders with 14 goals and 16 assists and had five multi-goal games and five multi-assist games. His best game came against Kentlake on April 27 when he had two goals and three assists.

Prado-Huerta chose to not play for the Seattle Sounders FC Academy this season to concentrate on his grades and play with his TJ teammates, something that paid off with the 4A state title.

Prado-Huerta will play soccer in the fall at Highline Community College.

But Prado-Huerta wasn’t the only Federal Way school district soccer player named to the WSSCA All-State Team.

Jefferson’s Brandon Madsen and Glenn Carpenter and Federal Way’s Alex Lewis were named 4A first-teamers. [ more soccer page 17 ]

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Sports briefs: Several sports camps slated for the near future

By CASEY OLSON sports@fedwaymirror.com

The LifeWay Church is hosting a sports camp from July 1-3 at Twin Lakes Elementary. The camp will be from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The cost is $50.

For more information, contact Denyce Sprecher at dsprecher@ lifewayconnect.com, call (253) 517-8630 or visit lifewayconnect. com.

• Decatur High School will host the 12th annual Gator Basketball Camp from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. from June 25-27. The camp will include daily sessions on

basketball fundamentals, offensive and defensive skills, organized games and skilled competitions.

The coaching staff from the Decatur boys basketball team, led by Kevin Olson, will lead the camp for boys and girls in fourth through ninth grade.

The cost is $80 per camper or $60 if registered by June 15. Camp Flyers and Registration forms are available on the Decatur High School website at http://schools. fwps.org/decatur/. 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 Olson at kolson@fwps.org.

• Thomas Jefferson High School will host the 2013 Raider Basketball Camp from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. from June 24-27. The camp, for boys and girls in third through ninth grade, will focus on team and individual skills with an emphasis on shooting and ball handling. The coaching staff from TJ, led by head coach Kyle Templeton, will run the camp.

Campers will receive a T-shirt and basketball. The cost is $100 per camper. You can also 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.

• The Federal Way High School Eagle Wrestling Team will host a summer camp from June 24-28. The camp includes five days of instruction for both boys and girls by varsity coaches, assistant coaches and varsity

wrestlers from Federal Way High School.

Athletes will receive individual and group instruction and a TShirt. Cost per participant is $45.

For families with multiple participants, the cost is $45, plus $25 for each additional participant.

Practices will be held from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Thursday and 12 to 2 p.m. Friday.

Contact head coach Travis Mango at (253) 945-5490 or tmango@fwps.org, with any questions.

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Federal Way National will open against Steel Lake at 9 a.m. National’s team includes Malachi Afework, Blake Beck, Nate Clow, Tommy Davis, Gavin Knapp, Travis Miller, Brandon Niksich, Brandham Ponce, Ben Ray, Kyle Russell, Tyler Tribble, Tate Wallat and Mark Wright.

Steel Lake’s team includes Jiyah Stewart, Connor Wells, Hunter Burget, Matthew Cundiff, Adam Daoud, Rake Fuavai, Ada Kempton, CJ McKelvey, Kincade McFarlane, Alex Miller, Raydin McSweeney and Bailey Phelps.

• The Federal Way National Junior Softball Team (15-under) starts their postseason run on July 1 at Tahoma High School. National will play a combined team of Bonney Lake/Sumner/South Hill at 6 p.m.

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• The Federal Way National Majors (12-under) softball team will open up their District 10 tournament on June 25 at the Federal Way National Complex. The team includes Karsyn Bryant, Lindsay Cummings, Aislind Dail, Autumn Harris, Chloe Kirsch, Taylor McGillis, Lauren Meyer, Marie Poloma, Sidney Stratto, Hannah Togia and Shelby Welfringer.

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during a 1-0 quarterfinal victory over Inglemoor.

Federal Way’s Odasson Carpenter, a defender, was Pelogi, Edwin Ortiz and the rock on the back line Garrett Brewer, along for the Raiders. Carpenter with TJ’s Matthew Cruz was a big reason why Jefwere named to the ferson finished with second-team and 12 shutouts during TJ’s Luis Alvaro the season. He also Osornio and Paul ended up with two Andrew McCleary goals and one assist. were named honorLewis was the able mention.

Player of the Year Madsen was the in the SPSL South Glenn Carpenter Division after leading scorer for Raiders. Madsen another impresfinished the season sive season for the with 20 goals and five Eagles. Lewis finished with assists and scored at least an amazing 17 assists durone goal in all six of Jefing Federal Way’s 18 games ferson’s postseason games, and also contributed eight including the game-winner goals. Lewis had four multi-

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Brewer finished with six goals and four assists from his defensive position and Cruz finished the year with six goals and seven assists.

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LEGAL NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE FEDERAL WAY SCHOOL DISTRICT #210 Federal Way, WA 98003 OFFICIAL NOTICE OF THE 2013-2014 BUDGET HEARING and 2013-2014 BUDGET ADOPTION This is to notify patrons of the Federal Way Public Schools that the Board of Education will hold a Hearing on the 2013-2014 Budget on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 6:00 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 20132014 Budget during the regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at 6:00 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 On June 7, June 14 and June 21 FWM2025 NOTICE Jon Hanna or Kristen Hanna, 3300 Maple Valley Hwy Renton, WA 98058, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit. The proposed project, Taco Time, is located at 35500 Enchanted Parkway S. Federal Way, in King County. This project involves 1.27 acres of soil disturbance for commercial construction activities. Stormwater will be discharged to West Fork Hylebos Creek.

Any persons desiring to present their views to the Washington State Department of Ecology regarding this application, or interested in Ecology’s action on this application, may notify Ecology in writing no later than 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice. Ecology reviews public comments and considers whether discharges from this project would cause a measurable change in receiving water quality, and, if so, whether the project is necessary and in the overriding public interest according to Tier II antidegradation requirements under WAC 173-201A-320.

Comments can be submitted to Department of Ecology Attn: Water Quality Program, Construction Stormwater P.O. Box 47696, Olympia, WA 98504-7696 First Date Published: June 14, 2013 Last Date Published: June 21, 2013 FWM 2026

CITY OF FEDERAL WAY REQUEST FOR BIDS SURFACE WATER INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE RFB #13-107 SUBMITTAL OF SEALED BIDS: Notice is hereby given that the City of Federal Way, Washington, will receive sealed bids through July 8, 2013, until 3:00 p.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 3:00 p.m. on said date will not be considered.

BID OPENING: All bids will be opened and read publicly aloud at 3:10 p.m. on Monday, July 8, 2013, 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 fur-

nish 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: The City seeks the temporary professional services of a skilled independent contractor capable of working without direct supervision to perform “oncall” vacuum/jet rodding and CCTV services on City storm drain systems and related work as further described in the Surface Water Infrastructure Maintenance and Service Public Works Maintenance Agreement (“Agreement”), attached hereto as Attachment I and incorporated by this reference.

Work will occur within the street right-of-way, City owned property or easements. Typical structures to be maintained and/or serviced are catch basins (Type I and Type II), manholes, vaults, oil/water separators, drainage mainlines, and culverts. It will be necessary to enter confined spaces to clean certain structures.

The work shall be performed as needed by the City.

Typical work hours are 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The City anticipates repetitive assignments throughout the year. The amount of work may vary from month to month.

Contractor shall perform services within 24 hours of receiving notification from the City to perform services. In an emergency, the City will require a one hour response time and priority over other non-contract customers. The City will provide the Contractor notification of work and a map or listing of the areas to be cleaned. It will be the Contractor’s responsibility to provide all required equipment and labor necessary to complete all requested work and properly dispose of collected water and solids.

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 Ryan Thomas, SWM Maintenance Supervisor, by facsimile at (253) 835-2709, or by letter addressed to Ryan Thomas, SWM Maintenance Supervisor, 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 #13-107, Surface Water Infrastructure Maintenance and Service. 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

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, effective July 22, 2013.

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 22th day of June, 2013 Dates of Publication: Daily Journal of Commerce: June 22, 2013 June 29, 2013 Federal Way Mirror: June 21, 2013 June 28, 2013 City of Federal Way website June 22, 2013 www.cityoffederalway.com/bids July 08, 2013 FWM 2028

CITY OF FEDERAL WAY REQUEST FOR QUOTE JANITORIAL AND HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES FOR DUMAS BAY CENTRE I. PURPOSE OF REQUEST The City of Federal Way (“City”) is requesting quotes for the purpose of janitorial and housekeeping services at the Dumas Bay Centre. The City’s needs are outlined in the following Request for Quotes (“RFQ”).

II. TIME SCHEDULE The City will follow the following timetable, which should result in a selection of a contractor by August 8, 2013 Issue RFQ June 21, 2013 Site Walkthrough July 3, 2013 at 10:00am (3200 SW Dash Point Road) Deadline for Submittal of Quotes J u l y 0 9 , 2 0 1 3 at 3:00 pm Notify Contractor Chosen July 12, 2013 III. INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS A. All quotes shall be sent to: Rob Ettinger, Conference Coordinator City of Federal Way 33325 8th Ave S Federal Way, WA 98003-6325 (253) 835- 2002 B. All quotes must be in a sealed envelope and clearly marked in the lower left-hand corner: RFQ Janitorial and Housekeeping services at Dumas Bay Centre. All quotes must be received by July 09, 2013 at 3:00 pm at which time they will be opened. Three (3) copies of the RFQ must be presented. No faxed or telephone quotes will be accepted.

PUBLICATION: Name of Publication: Federal Way Mirror Dates: June 21, 2013 & June 28, 2013

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 City of Federal Way website June 21, 2013 thru 98121 oregon-washington@isqft.com The City, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil www.cityoffederalway.com July 09, 2013 Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d FWM 2029 to 2000d-4 and Title 49 C.F.R., Department of

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