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OPINION | Social justice’s return on investment disappearing [4] Roegner: SKFR elementary school parody [4] COMMUNITY | Karl Grosch is Mirror’s Citizen of the Month for March [6] BLOTTER | Girls report strange man in van; school officials alert parents [7]

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World Vision reverses policy to hire gays

Locals assist in mudslide rescue

BY CARRIE RODRIGUEZ editor@fedwaymirror.com

After World Vision officials announced changes to its hiring policy on Monday that would allow Christians in same-sex marriages to be employed at the agency, the organization reversed its decision on Wednesday following widespread criticism.

“We are brokenhearted over the Richard Stearns pain and confusion we have caused many of our friends, who saw this decision as a reversal of our strong commitment to Biblical authority,” wrote Richard Stearns, president of the Federal Way-based Christian humanitarian relief giant, and World Vision board chairman Jim Beré in a letter to supporters.

They noted the board “acknowledged they made a mistake” and chose to return to the agency’s longstanding conduct policy requiring sexual abstinence for all single employees and “faithfulness within the Biblical covenant of marriage between a man and a woman.”

Stearns announced on Monday the organization would hire Christians in legal same-sex marriages in a letter he sent to more than 1,100 employees. “ … Since World Vision [ more POLICY, page 7 ]

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Above, Federal Way resident Derek Stephani waits to be assigned to a crew on Tuesday morning. Stephani drove to the site to help find mudslide victims after he heard the call on the radio. MARK MULLIGAN, The Herald

Left, This aerial photo from Tuesday shows the extent and impacts from the March 22 Oso mudslide. The aerial survey was conducted by Washington State departments of Transportation and Natural Resources, the USGS and the King County Sheriff’s Office. Ninety people were officially reported as missing as of the Mirror’s print deadline. Five South King Fire and Rescue firefighters are also assisting with search and recovery efforts.

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ederal Way firefighters and volunteers are part of a search effort underway to find 90 people who are still missing after a massive mudslide in Oso, Wash. that killed at least 25 people.

Snohomish County declared a state of emergency on March 22, followed by Gov. Inslee’s proclamation of emergency late that night.

South King Fire and Rescue (SKFR) deployed five firefighters with specialized training on Monday night to help in the rescue and recovery efforts in Snohomish County.

Firefighters Gary White, Paul Mernaugh and Travis McKenney, along with Lieutenants Roy Smith and Shane Smith are all a part of a specialized FEMA Puget Sound Task Force that is sent to emergencies throughout the country, said SKFR Lt. Jeff Bellinghausen with the department’s Community Assistance Office.

“They left during the night with two semi-trucks and several trailers laden with equipment and 76 firefighters from the region,” Bellinghausen wrote in an [ more RESCUE, page 3 ]

Student with inoperable tumor garners national attention

BY CASEY OLSON sports@fedwaymirror.com

Decatur High School senior Dominique Cooks continues his battle with an inoperable brain tumor.

Cooks, 18, was diag-

nosed with the tumor in the spring of 2012 and his infectious attitude has become a staple throughout the halls during the school year.

The former football, basketball and track athlete

makes numerous morning announcements, which include some type of inspirational message.

He was also appointed as an Associated Student Body officer by the Decatur students and named Home-

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“Dom is still inspiring Decatur,” said the school’s principal, David Brower.

“His battle continues and he continues to battle.”

But Cooks’s inspiration is now going national.

The Decatur senior has been selected as one of the 2014 Air National Guard USA TODAY High School Sports Inspirational Athletes of the Year. Cooks is one of 100 finalists [ more STUDENT, page 16 ]

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Seattle Children’s CEO discusses new clinic FROM STAFF REPORTS

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ing County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer hosted the CEO of Seattle Children’s Hospital, Thomas Hansen, at his monthly Good Eggs Breakfast at Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club in Federal Way on March 19.

Hansen discussed the specialty care Seattle Children’s South Sound clinic in Federal Way will offer.

He also discussed how he is working closely with the hospital’s board members, physicians, and staff, as well as the community, to significantly expand

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This expansion will enable Seattle Children’s to continue providing the growing region with the specialized services it needs.

“Seattle Children’s is leading the way in research and treatment from childhood Lupus to pulmonary and cardiovascular care; we are lucky to have this worldclass facility opening in our South King County community,” said von Reichbauer. “Dr. Hansen understands the need to follow where his patients live, and I am pleased to welcome Seattle Children’s new clinic to South King County.” erhaeuser the business recycler of the year for 2013. The Leadership in Recycling Award recognizes local businesses that increase recycling, reduce waste generation and adopt other sustainable practices.

From left to right: Mayor Jim Ferrell, Seattle Children’s South Sound clinic director Katherine Flynn, Seattle Children’s CEO Thomas Hansen, King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer and Highline Community College President Jack Bermingham on March 19 at Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Hansen joined Seattle Children’s Hospital in October of 2005 as CEO, and also serves as a professor of

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Weyerhaeuser has an active green team known as “The Sustainables” that focuses on environmental improvements.

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Outgoing Public Works director reflects on service to city

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ary Roe has seen Federal Way through a lot in the last two-plus decades. From the formation of the city itself, to being tasked with implementing some of the largest infrastructure projects required for the city and all the headaches that entailed, to surfing through the last several years of budgetary issues, Roe has seen it all as Public Works director.

The next chapter in his life and career are set to begin, though, when he heads for Kennewick, Wash., to take over that city’s Public Works Department in April. Roe said he’s both excited and a bit bittersweet about leaving Federal Way. “The city has grown a lot in the last 20 years, and I think it’s really grown up,” Roe said. “I know having been here from the very start, and to sit here today 23-plus years later … I think it’s acuity that’s recognized in the region, I think it has standing. I think the folks who had the vision of creating a city, I think I can look back 23 years later and say we accomplished that.”

Roe got his start with the city when he was hired as a surface water manager.

That job had him creating the city’s facilities for surface water - something Roe said he still looks back on with pride. He recalled how various locations throughout the city would flood to the point of impassability, including 320th in front of The Commons Mall, Southwest Campus Drive, and Highway 99 and 324th, and that it was a major issue to get under control when Federal Way first incorporated.

Derek Stephani waits to assist search and rescue efforts on Tuesday morning is Oso, Wash.

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“We built some significant projects … and the first challenge was getting that flooding under control,” he said, “and I’m proud to say we’ve done it.

You generate great pride when you know (something) did this before, and now it doesn’t do that anymore, and it’s because of the efforts you put forth.”

In fact, one of those flood control projects netted the city a national award, an honor that Roe says he still has framed in his office to this day.

From surface water management, Roe was promoted to deputy Public Works director and then to department director. Roe has overseen approximately $226 million in infrastructure projects throughout the city in his time.

“It was very nice to get the second key to the city award, it meant a lot,” Roe said in reference to when the City Council awarded him the Key to the City on March 18. “On the plaque, it (indicated) my legacy is infrastructure in Public Works. And I agree with that.”

Among those infrastructure projects Roe has pride in include the improvements to Federal Way’s stretch of Pacific Highway, along with the well maintained city streets.

“I think our Council, and our community and the Public Works Department, take great pride in the condition of our streets,” he said. “It’s not by accident, it’s because the Council has elected to invest in them.”

Roe remembered how he made a presentation to the Council in the city’s early years regarding the city streets, and how the Council had the foresight to set aside a specific funding

stream to maintain them throughout the years.

“One of my arguments, and I think they got this, and still get this, (is that roads are) the city’s most valuable asset,” he said.

In the time that the city’s parks have been within his purview, Roe said he felt his greatest contributions were in turning around the Federal Way Community Center and Dumas Bay Centre. Both were struggling financially when he inherited them, and Roe said he did what he always does when presented with a new challenge: roll up his sleeves and dig in.

“I went to work,” he said of the Federal Way Community Center. “I tried to understand the pro forma that was done, that I had kind of inherited. Why wasn’t it performing, where was it performing … I sat down with then-Finance Director Tho Krause. She didn’t give me more money, we simply reworked the pro forma and tried to figure out where we could perform, where we were performing, where we weren’t and why.”

A marketing study, along with increased oversight of the center, helped turn the facility around to the position it’s in today, Roe said.

“When the center is doing like it is today, it’s hitting it out of the park. For the first two months of 2014, our revenues are exceeding our expenditures,” he noted.

Roe also faced the same issues with Dumas Bay, and was able to right that ship by doing much of the same: giving those who run Dumas Bay a better picture of who their customers are and increased financial oversight.

“It was a lot of hard work, paying attention and hold-

ing everyone accountable,” he said.

Roe said his move to Kennewick has been done with a “measured approach.” Family, workload, and other considerations all played a big part, he said.

“I’ve got a little guy that’s four … I got a new chance with this little guy,” he said.

“I’m big into sports, and got a big chunk of my college paid for with a football scholarship. I hope the pace slows down, and maybe I can coach little league football, or whatever it may be.”

As far as workload is concerned, Roe said the shift to Kennewick should slow down his hectic pace, having only to (hopefully) attend meetings on Tuesday nights. As it sits right now, his schedule is so busy he has an administrative assistant take care of it for the most part. Those meetings range from full City Council meetings to sub committee meetings, to internal meetings during any given workday.

“It’s a fast pace, I like the pace, don’t get me wrong, but it wears me down,” he said.

At Kennewick, the Public Works Department is significantly larger, Roe said, like taking Federal Way’s department and “plugging in Lakehaven Utility District into it.”

The budget for the Kennewick Public Works Department actually rivals Federal Way’s entire city budget, he noted.

“It’s not a step backwards, this is going to be a challenge, I look forward to that challenge,” he said.

“I’m going to go over there and do the same thing I did here. Work hard and hopefully make a difference over there, and enjoy the ride there, as I have here.”

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through more than one square mile of mud and debris that overwhelmed roads, houses and cars that is up to 15 feet deep in areas, he noted.

Bellinghausen said he receives daily updates from the firefighters, who “are contending with rain, mud, MRES (Meals Ready to Eat) for all meals, sleeping on cots in an open shelter and, of course, the physically and psychologically tough work.” The federal government maintains 28 highly trained search and rescue teams throughout the United States that are made up of local firefighters; 12

teams are on call at any time, he noted. SKFR has nine members who participate in the Urban Search and Rescue team.

Derek Stephani, of Federal Way, drove to the site to volunteer to find slide victims Tuesday morning when he heard the call on the radio.

Stephani, an electrician who mountaineers and has been helped by search and rescue personnel in an emergency in the past, wanted to come up and do whatever he could to aid the effort.

email, noting the firefighters will be deployed for 10-14 days and will stay at the base camp at Darrington Bluegrass park, about 10 minutes from the mudslide area. “They drove through the night and arrived at the base camp near the slide at 5 a.m.”

SKFR firefighters went directly to a briefing about their roles, were sent straight to work searching for victims and did not return to camp until late Tuesday night, Bellinghausen said.

On Wednesday, the firefighters searched with more than 200 other volunteers

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The Federal Way City Council presented outgoing Public Works Director Cary Roe with a Key to the City on March 18. CHRIS CARREL, City of Federal Way

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ocial justice is one of those catchphrases that we’re all familiar with these days. What it means, no one really seems to know, but it sure does sound nice and makes whoever is saying it seem sophisticated and compassionate. Based on the also never-quite-defined ideas of equality and diversity, social justice has been a driving force in academia and society for at least the last 30 years or so.

But, it appears as though social justice seems to be having some serious problems these days. Two recent stories, one here in Federal Way, and another a little further south in the Puget Sound, seem to be pointing to the fact that the “return on investment” in social justice is fast disappearing, and may, in fact, have reached a point where it’s a negative return.

Locally, the Mirror’s Mr. Federal Way recently spent some time trying to figure out why junior varsity and/or C-squad soccer isn’t offered for boys in Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS). As the hotbed of soccer talent that Federal Way seems to be, it was certainly an interesting question and one that I hadn’t even contemplated needed to be asked.

As Mr. Federal Way discovered, the reason there is no lower-level soccer teams for boys is because of Title IX, the federal law that mandates equal opportunity for boys and girls in athletics. As the Director of Secondary Schools for FWPS, Vince Blauser, informed Mr. Federal Way in an email: “We have worked diligently to provide a more balanced opportunity for girls to participate in sports, adding girls wrestling and girls bowling to our sports selections over the past two years,” Blauser wrote. “This has helped close the gap. But we continue to see a decline in girls’ participation in the sports already provided district-wide. By solely providing a JV boys soccer program, we would drop further out of compliance. In doing so, we risk losing federal support dollars.”

So, a social justice construct if there ever was one, Title IX is creating an imbalance here in Federal Way that one could certainly argue is a negative return on investment. As Mr. Federal Way correctly pointed out, and Blauser alluded to, the situation is even more frustrating because district data shows that girls’ participation in sports has been lower in recent years, with 40.6 percent girls participating in school athletics at the four Federal Way high schools, and 59.4 percent boys participating in athletics in the 2010-11 school year. [ more ALLMAIN, page 14 ]

Praying, not protesting to end abortion A couple of weeks ago I submitted to the Federal Way Mirror my photo from the 40 Days for Life prayer Vigil in front of Planned Parenthood. This weekend I found the photo in the Mirror next to an article

by Amy Johnson called “40 days to pray for pro-choice,” where it was used to showcase the 40 Days for Life movement as a “protest.”

During 40 Days for Life we pray for the end of

South King Fire’s elementary school parody “He was looking at me,” said the sixth grader to the teacher recently. While childish, those words are pretty close to one of the complaints contained in South King Fire and Rescue (SKFR) Chief Al Church’s allegations of “harassment and the creation of a hostile work environment” against one of his bosses, Commissioner Mark Freitas.

There has been considerable speculation about what bombshells were in the complaint since rumor leaked of its existence.

Church is a seasoned chief, having worked at the department for 36 years, with 15 years as chief. He is a highly educated man and well respected. Conversely, Freitas has been a commissioner for 17 years, was an Army officer, deputy sheriff, chair of the Chamber of Commerce and is a real estate broker. These are two community heavyweights presumably not prone to childish behavior and with skins thick enough to support their leadership mantles.

An allegation at this level is significant and is not a matter to be taken lightly.

Since I have done several investigations on those topics over the years, I, along with others, was concerned about what would cause such a highly charged allegation to be made.

Anyone who follows the election cycle knows that there has been several episodes of political upheaval over the years with questions on expenditures, staffing, taxes, the chief’s son’s disciplinary and legal matters and questions around the chief’s contract.

There used to be an undercurrent of “insiders”

and “outsiders” in these disagreements. But more recently, the divide has become much more open, obvious and contentious. Church is an insider supported by the other four commissioners and Freitas is an outsider who asks too many questions the insiders don’t like. Some in the community have suggested that the insiders are so cozy as to raise questions about whether or not any true check and balance on behalf of the public actually exists between the board and its employee, Church.

Some who have raised questions or been critical of SKFR have found themselves on the receiving end of negative personal comments from SKFR officials.

But even with those caveats, for the chief to file a complaint, Freitas’s treatment surely must have been outrageous.

I was stunned when I read Mr. Federal Way’s column and comments calling the report a soap opera not worthy of the approximately $28,000 in taxpayer funds it cost to produce. I assumed Mr. Federal Way had overstated the lack of substance in the report. Unfortunately, he didn’t.

Other complaints included Church’s feeling of being stalked because Freitas drove through his neighborhood to see a friend a few blocks away, of “tolerating” Freitas driving through the fire department parking lot checking to see if the chief was there and then stopping in at odd times, like 5:30 p.m., to visit about department issues.

Other complaints included that Freitas suggested after 36 years the chief might want to consider

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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. abortion. There are never any derogatory or negative signs with this campaign and we do not stomp, rage or scream. Every person at the vigil has signed a peace agreement, promising to be prayerful, respectful and law abiding. We are quietly praying and very much keeping to the guidelines of the movement in a prayerful, peaceful 40 day vigil.

We are not protesting; we are witnessing, and we ask others to stand with us.

The astounding facts

are that 125,000 unborn children die each day in the world due to abortion.

More than 3,300 of those children die per day in the United States alone, totaling 40-50 million worldwide each year.

The argument always comes up “what about rape victims?” According to world statistics, this would affect 1 percent of abortions. Incest is always another argument, and it too accounts for a very small percentage of abor-

tions. Mostly, abortion is used as a form of birth control in women between the ages of 18-25 years old (51 percent).

The fact that 40 Days for Life people stand on the street asking you to pray to end abortion is much different and much more complex than “it’s legal” and a “choice.” These people are trying to stop the damage that is happening worldwide to innocent victims.

The end of abortion would not only impact the 40-50

million children that die at the hands of physicians every year, but it would impact the 80-100 million parents and grandparents who suffer and will suffer life-long depression, addictions, suicides and broken hearts because of their “choice.”

The fact is that the statistics are very slim that women have abortions because it is a “choice.”

More often than not, it is because they feel they have no choice, i.e. finances, unplanned pregnancy, affairs, abuse, trafficking, rape, [ more LETTERS page 14 ]

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retiring. Freitas suggested the chief might be taking too much time off. Being critical of Freitas for having coffee with an employee that some thought might be disgruntled.

Saying Freitas stares at him in meetings, and that Freitas shared the departments strategic plan with a member of the media, and “with those who were totally opposed to our attempted ballot measure (i.e. Jerry Galland).”

From another point of view, these issues could also be a commissioner trying to do his job. But Church went even farther, saying Freitas’s friendship with Jerry Galland is the most “heinous.” “He (Freitas) is consorting with an outside member, whom he refers to as a constituent.” The chief goes on to say “that Freitas and Galland have been sighted having lunch and coffee.”

If you’re an adult reading this, think through those statements. Does the chief or anyone else get to decide who Freitas can have coffee or lunch with or talk to? Galland is a constituent, and the strategic plan should be a public document available to anyone. And heinous?

It is certainly likely that Freitas and Galland share similar points of view on issues related to SKFR and may be political allies. That’s politics.

That is not to say Freitas has been perfect in this little melodrama. I have watched Freitas over the years. Sometimes I agree with him, sometimes I don’t. And his style can be a little direct and it might offend some people, although he generally conducts himself appropriately. But I have also seen high ranking SKFR officials treat him in a less than courteous or inclusive manner in public settings.

The word snub comes to mind.

And at the debates last year between commissioner Bill Gates and challenger Galland, SKFR commissioner James Fossos interrupted Galland twice and was admonished by the moderator. Whether you like Galland or not, we live in a democracy where he is entitled to ask questions and run for office. He shouldn’t be interrupted by another commissioner, he should be able to obtain public documents and Church shouldn’t treat Galland as an enemy because of who he has lunch with.

With strong support from the rest of the board and no visible reason to feel insecure or vulnerable, one has to wonder why Church had to file a complaint over such small issues?

As a public agency, the leaders of SKFR should listen to all points of view, and be inclusive of all residents, not just those they agree with. They have sometimes acted with thin skins and a self-righteous attitude that has allowed simple differences of opinion on policy questions to degenerate into name calling and formal complaints. That is not constructive to the public they serve.

The investigator does a good job with little or no substance to work with. And he prods Freitas to work on how he approaches people.

But a reader might also find room to question the behavior of several others in this little elementary school parody. And you are left with the feeling that the public interests might have been better served if SKFR had just hired a good third grade playground teacher to shape up everyone’s behavior.

Lastly, don’t blame the hardworking men and women of the SKFR for this episode. Some of them are probably just as embarrassed by this as we all should be. Let’s hope all concerned can put this issue behind them and find a way to work together.

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

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Longtime soccer enthusiast is Mirror’s Citizen of the Month

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ome coins have great presidents’ faces imprinted on one side: Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson and Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

Then there’s the coin for Washington Youth Soccer with the face of a man who made local soccer history Karl Grosch.

The Washington Youth Soccer organization recently created the coin to honor Grosch, who co-founded the Washington State Youth Soccer Referees Association.

Referees will now use the commemorative coin for the coin toss before soccer games.

While Grosch’s coin doesn’t have any monetary value, the work he’s done bringing youth soccer to the area, and his contributions to Federal Way, are priceless.

This is why Federal Way resident Charlotte Larson nominated Grosch for the Mirror’s Citizen of the Month for March.

“It came as a surprise to me,” said Grosch, in a strong German accent. The 89-year-old immigrated from Darmstadt, Germany to the U.S. in 1952. A retired Boeing engineer, he has lived

in the Twin Lakes for 47 years with his wife, Helga.

“Credit must be given to an ordinary citizen doing extraordinary achievements,” said Larson, who first met Grosch while playing bridge at the Federal Way Community Center years ago.

“He has given unselfishly and modestly to his adopted country and community of Federal Way.” On a recent morning at the community center, Grosch pulls out a planner stuffed with paperwork and lays it out on a table in the activity room he plays bridge in twice a week.

“You don’t need to write anything down,” said Grosch, pulling out his credentials, including his resume, nine awards from the city of Federal Way, press releases and numerous newspaper clippings illustrating his volunteerism with the city.

Grosch served as a Parks and Recreation commissioner from 1993-2002 and a Civil Service commissioner for 11 years.

He helped plan for the city to become Federal Way before incorporation, and it was even his vision to have the various pools for different types of swimmers at the community center.

Karl Grosch and his wife Helga during a dedication ceremony at Steel Lake Park in 2003, when the city named the park’s soccer field after Grosch. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS But of all of his accomplishments, it was his volunteerism for the local soccer community that he is most passionate about.

The city recognized his long-time youth soccer advocacy by naming the soccer field at Steel Lake Park after Grosch in 2003.

When he first came to the U.S., he couldn’t believe the lack of opportunities for American youth to get involved in soccer. Soccer was a big deal in Darmstadt.

This prompted him to get involved in the local soccer scene, eventually brining youth soccer to the forefront of Washington and the United States.

He coached his sons’ soccer teams, was a member of the Federal Way Soccer As-

sociation board and served as the president of the Washington State Youth Soccer Association from 1971-77.

During that time, he moved the association from a volunteer-run organization to a professional agency. He is also a member of the association’s Hall of Fame.

He also co-authored the first United States Youth Soccer Association’s constitution, by-laws, rules and regulations. He recalled how he and two others spent three days at a hotel, crafting the first handwritten draft of the bylaws. They wanted to provide a democratic structure to create uniform rules and guidelines to facilitate intrastate, interstate and international play.

He said he also helped

bring girls soccer to the area, after some outraged parents threatened a lawsuit against him for disallowing girls to play on the boys team.

At age 89, Grosch is still active and says he can’t seem to sit still for too long.

“If you were retired, would you want to sit 24 hours at home?” He said.

“You’ve got to do something — be active.”

To nominate a resident for the Mirror’s Citizen of the Month, email editor@ fedwaymirror.com with the person’s name, contact information and explain why you are nominating that person. The contest is sponsored by Jimmy Mac’s and winners receive a certificate to the restaurant.

Man prepares for chance to become ‘Ninja Warrior’

BY ROSS COYLE Kent Reporter

Federal Way native Hoan Do has spent the last four years of his life motivating high school and college students around the country to make more of themselves, and now he’s putting his beliefs to the test as he prepares for one of the biggest challenges of his life.

Do is auditioning for the sixth season on G4TV of “American Ninja Warrior,” an intense obstacle course that challenges the contestant’s strength, agility and mental fortitude.

When contestants aren’t running up walls, they’re leaping across pits using circular rings or navigating a 20-foot lateral peg wall.

If he’s selected, competing on the show is just one more entry in Do’s list of accomplishments.

Do, who now lives in

Kent, is an inspirational speaker, acclaimed author, student success coach, and the recipient of the Verizon Wireless Motivator Award.

Raised by poor immigrant parents who nearly lost their lives to escape the Vietnam War, Do understood at a young age the importance of sacrifice and hard work.

Do was accepted to Pepperdine University in Malibu, Calif., after graduating from Decatur High School in 2003, and concentrated on succeeding so he could in return take care of his parents.

With the tremendous pressure Do placed on himself, in addition to the stresses of being a college student, he found his self-esteem reaching an all-time low. Refusing to settle and give up, Do used this experience as a turn-

Hoan Do is training for the “American Ninja Warrior” obstacle course, which incorporates strength and agility. ROSS COYLE, Kent Reporter ing point to learn practical skills that would help him to succeed in school and in life.

Do eventually beat out candidates who were considerably older and vastly more experienced than him to work with the No. 1 personal development company in the world. As a national speaker and cor-

porate trainer, he conducted training sessions for distinguished audiences that included 21, Bank of America, Honda, Toyota, UBS Financial, Chambers of Commerce, and the U.S. Army.

Recognized as the best youth mentor by the International Examiner, Do travels across North

America speaking at colleges, high schools, and associations to help students to succeed on the topics of college success, leadership development, stress management, and personal motivation.

Running a speaking business out of the house demands a great degree of coordination and discipline, but also requires motivation and dedication to an idea. All of these skills have helped Do as he trains for the show.

Do decided to audition for the show after his crossfit trainer tagged him in a photo with the Twitter hashtag american ninja warrior.

“In that moment I thought, ‘Why not?’” he said.

Training to become a Ninja Warrior and training at a crossfit gym are two different tasks, which Do

has taken to with a certain zeal. Do’s athletic background as a wrestler and triathlete have kept him in shape but the tasks on the show require different skills. To compensate for this, Do has incorporated a training program into his daily routine, including 6 a.m. workouts and visiting two gyms.

In the mornings, he visits Ronin Training Center to prepare for the obstacles on the course. Many of the Ninja Warrior obstacles are oriented around the urban sport Parkour, or free running. Among its other obstacles, the gym features a wall climb with one-inch wood slats to grip and a salmon ladder where the user must throw a bar up a notched wall.

The grand prize for completing all courses on “American Ninja Warrior” is $500,000 in cash.

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Girls report strange man in van items of what appeared to be stolen mail on/with him.

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This week’s…

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Police Blotter Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: Ex-girlfriend follows man in traffic: At 2:51 p.m. on March 23 at an undisclosed address, a man reported that his ex-girlfriend was following him in traffic and attempting to bother/harass him. The report notes police contacted the ex-girlfriend and advised her to discontinue the behavior.

Slashed tires: At 6:50 p.m. on March 23 in the 1900 block of SW Campus Drive, a woman reported that unknown suspects slashed two of the tires on her vehicle.

According to the report, a rusty razor blade was still lodged in one of the tires.

Man flags police down for trouble with vehicle, arrested on warrant: At 12:23 a.m. on March 21 in the 2200 block of S. 336th St., a man flagged police down for assistance with his vehicle. According to the report, the responding officer contacted the man previously and ran his information. The officer discovered the man had an active warrant in Kent and arrested him.

Mail thief caught: At 1:50 a.m. on March 22 in the 1400 block of S. 304th St., police made contact with a man alleged to have been stealing mail. Police ran the man’s information and discovered a warrant from the State Department of Corrections. According to the report, the man had several

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Man leaves behind book of personal information after confronted by cashiers: At 6:27 p.m. on March 21 in the 1900 block of S. 314th St., a white male attempted to use a number of credit cards to purchase a variety of items at a store. According to the report, the store employees confronted the man on the use of the cards, at which time he fled the area. The report notes the man left behind a book full of people’s sensitive personal information.

Diamond bracelet stolen: At 7:55 p.m. on March 22 in the 35000 block of Third Place SW, a man returned home from vacation to find the door to his house open.

According to the report, unknown suspects entered the house and stole a diamond bracelet valued at $16,000.

Man works on vehicle, causes collision, gets arrested: At 8:16 p.m. on an unknown date in the 3800 block of SW 328th Place, a man was at a friend’s house working on a vehicle. As he worked on the vehicle, the vehicle’s parking brake disengaged, causing it to roll down the street and causing a minor collision. The report notes the mechanic had active warrants and was arrested.

Attempted theft from church foiled: At 11:50 p.m. on March 22 in the 1900 block of S. 341st Place, two men were arrested for attempted burglary when they were discovered in the act of attempting to steal a number of items from a church. The men had been staging the items in the church parking lot when they were discovered.

is a multi-denominational organization that welcomes employees from more than 50 denominations, and since a number of these denominations in recent years have sanctioned same-sex marriage for Christians, the board — in keeping with our practice of deferring to church authority in the lives of our staff, and desiring to treat all of our employees equally — chose to adjust our policy,” Stearns wrote in the letter to employees. “I want to be clear that we have not endorsed same-sex marriage, but we have chosen to defer to the authority of local churches on this issue. We have chosen not to exclude someone from employment at World Vision U.S. on this issue alone.”

Stearns said he and the board initially made the policy change to prevent this “divisive issue from tearing World Vision apart and potentially crippling our ability to accomplish our vital kingdom mission of loving and serving the poorest of the poor in the name of Christ.”

The agency reversed its decision after many donors posted on World Vision’s Facebook page that they would no longer fund the organization’s hunger programs. Many same-sex marriage supporters also criticized World Vision on its Facebook page for its reversal on Wednesday.

Cash register found in road: At 6:22 a.m. on March 21 in the 28000 block of S. 19th St., police responded to a report of an object in the roadway. Police discovered the item to be a cash register that belongs to a salon in Auburn.

Woman brandishes firearm in apartment complex parking lot: At 9:16 a.m. on March 21 in the 29000 block of Military Road S., a woman was arrested for brandishing a firearm. According to the report, the woman was upset because her car had just been ticketed by apartment staff for violating the complex’s parking rules.

Girls spooked by strange man: At 10:08 a.m. on March 17 in the 31000 block of 14th Way SW, two female students waiting at a bus stop reported a strange man in a “gray/silver” colored van, with a green logo and white lettering, pulled up across the street from them. According to the report, the driver was described as an “elderly male with gray hair and a pale white face wearing a black coat and gloves.”

The man would “pull up his sleeves while looking at the girls.” Both girls reported what they thought was an “unknown silver object” in the man’s hands, but they could not make out what it was. The girls were spooked by the man and headed to a different bus stop where they informed the bus driver and school authorities. According to the report, the principal notified parents and students by sending out a letter regarding the incident. The report also noted that police were going to increase their patrols in the area in an attempt to locate the strange man and his van.

Seismic retrofit project along I-5 FROM STAFF REPORTS

A seismic retrofit project to help Interstate 5 overpasses withstand future earthquakes got underway this week. The project will continue at four locations in Federal Way into summer 2015.

The seismic retrofit of the bridges at South 336th Street also began this week.

The project will retrofit I-5 overpasses at four locations in Federal Way – SR 18, South 336th Street, Military Road South and South 288th Street. There will be sidewalk, shoulder and lane closures on these streets during the project.

...obituaries y Donna Neill o

Donna Neill, 74, died March 19, 2014. She was born to Olga and Geno Orsi of Spokane. Donna attended Marycliff High School and Sacred Heart School of Nursing. She worked as a nurse at Sacred Heart Hospital until her marriage to Gilson Neill. After moving to the Seattle area Donna returned to nursing and was employed by Merry Moppets Day Care Center in Burien, Children’s Clinic of Federal Way and Virginia Mason Clinic in Federal Way. She is survived by three sons, Jeffrey, Anthony and Robert, their wives, 5 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and her sister Nancy McGillis of Port Ludlow. Services were held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Covington on Wed. March 26, 2014. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to: Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, University of Washington, 1660 S. Columbian Way, Seattle, WA 98108. Please sign her guestbook at www.edline-yahn.com

March 31 deadline to purchase health insurance FROM STAFF REPORTS

Under the Affordable Care Act, residents are required to enroll in health coverage by March 31 or face a penalty.

Opportunities to acquire insurance after that date will be limited. (Exceptions: lowincome individuals eligible for Medicaid may enroll year-round, and anyone experiencing a qualifying event, such as getting married or losing a job, may enroll).

To enroll, people should first try the Washington Healthplanfinder website, and the state’s help-line, at 855-923-4633.

Washington Healthplanfinder is increasing outreach efforts to help residents sign up for new health plans. Washingtonians who are still seeking coverage should enroll as soon as possible to ensure they meet the deadline. Those who qualify for Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) may enroll throughout the year.

Customers may enroll by 11:59 p.m. on March 31 for coverage effective May 1. To help people successfully enroll, Washington

Healthplanfinder developed these helpful tips and guidelines: • Enroll online: Washington Healthplanfinder was designed to lead consumers through the entire application process online at www.wahealthplanfinder.org. Utilizing the online application is the fastest way to receive an eligibility determination for free or low-cost coverage.

• Find help if you need it: Customers are strongly encouraged to enroll online at wahealthplanfinder.org, but those needing assistance to complete their application should contact the customer support center at 1-855-923-4633 as soon as possible.

Navigators or brokers may provide local, in-person help and can be located by using the Customer Support link at wahealthplanfinder.org.

• Find an enrollment event: The Exchange has a list of events across the state that are taking place in the month of March, at www.wahbexchange.org/getinvolved/community-events.

While enrollment in Qualified Health Plans ends on March 31, residents may be eligible to enroll outside of the enrollment period if they have a qualifying life event such as a change in family size, marriage, divorce or adopting a child.

District Office Open House REPRESENTATIVE

LINDA KOCHMAR 30th DISTRICT, POS 1 • State House District Office

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

11:30 am -1:00 pm • 930 S 336th St. Suite A, Federal Way “I opened this legislative office because I think it’s important to have a local, convenient place to meet with the people I represent.

We also will be holding public coffee sessions every Friday from 11am to Noon.

I look forward to seeing you”.

206-429-2378 • Linda.Kochmar@leg.wa.gov

Rotary wishes to thank the following companies and individuals for their generous financial sponsorship of its gala auction held earlier this year: Karen & Tom Vander Ark

West Campus, Inc.

Mr. Al Franzen, Managing Broker

Danforth Realty

Phil & Barbara Wamba Dave & Catherine Lawson The Rotary Club of Federal Way, part of the world’s premier community and international service organization, provides significant funding to children and adults in need; local cultural events; educational activities and scholarships; and, in conjunction with Rotary International grants, health and humanitarian assistance projects in developing countries. Income from Rotary’s annual gala auction funds these programs and projects.

Rotary Club of Federal Way – P.O. Box 23444, Federal Way, WA 98093

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FEDERAL WAY’S ISHIKAWA HAVING STELLAR SPRING TRAINING FOR PIRATES Federal Way High School graduate Travis Ishikawa is making a push to be on the Pittsburgh Pirates’ opening-day roster, which is a little bit of a surprise for the 30-year-old.

Ishikawa, a left-handed first baseman, spent most of 2013 in the minor leagues, though he played six games for the Baltimore Orioles and one game for the New York Yankees. But Ishikawa is having an impressive spring training for the Pirates.

In 25 plate appearances, he is hitting .320 with three home runs and six RBIs. The journeyman signed a minor-league contract on Dec. 13 with an invitation to the Pirates’ major-league spring training.

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Soccer: Defending state champs looking to repeat Preview: Jefferson won program’s eighth title last season and return SPSL’s leading scorer in Madsen

BY CASEY OLSON sports@fedwaymirror.com

It’s pretty obvious to anyone in the know, that the best high school soccer in the state is currently played in Federal Way. That was evident last year when the Thomas Jefferson Raiders won a state record, eighth 4A championship with a win over Union in the final.

The Raiders enter the 2014 season as the team to beat once again. According to the polls, Jefferson is the top-ranked 4A team in the state and should be right in the mix for a ninth state title at TJ. But the Federal Way Eagles aren’t far behind. The Eagles won the South Puget Sound League South title last season with a 15-1-0 league and are the favorites to do it again. Also, Beamer and Decatur are primed to contend for playoff berths.

A state-championship repeat for the Raiders will have to come without several key components from last season, including Class 4A Player of the Year Isidro Prado-Huerta, who finished with 14 goals and 16 assists a season ago. Also gone is fellow midfielder Luis Alvaro Osornio, who finished with 15 goals and eight assists.

But the Raiders do return their leading scorer in striker Brandon Madsen. The senior has led the SPSL in scoring the last two seasons and tallied 20 goals during TJ’s championship run. Madsen scored at least one goal in 16 of Jefferson’s 22 games a season ago.

“He is looking to do it again,” head coach Dave Hanson said.

Madsen will be one of only four returning starters for the Raiders, along with defenders Glenn Carpenter and Nigel Hall and midfielder Andrew-Paul McCleary. Carpenter, along with Madsen, were named first-team, All-State last year and McCleary was a second-team, All-State selection.

Jefferson senior Brandon Madsen led the SPSL in scoring last season with 20 goals for the Raiders, who finished with the program’s state-record eighth Class 4A state championship with a 3-0 win over Union. CASEY OLSON, The Mirror “We will be successful if we battle every game like it is our last,” Hanson said. “Every team wants to beat the state champs. So every game is tougher.”

According to Hanson, the loss of guys like Prado-Huerta and Osornio will hurt the technical and creativity ability of this year’s team. But the 2014 edition of the Raiders might have a bigger desire to win than last year’s more talented group.

“They know how to win and have a never-give-up attitude,” Hanson said.

Senior Samuel Vargas, a transfer from Tyee, should provide the scoring punch to go along with Madsen up front for TJ. Vargas didn’t play during the Raiders’ seasonopening 1-0 win over Tahoma last week, but should be back from a little injury this week. Madsen tallied the only goal during

the victory.

Jefferson sophomore Hunter Bowman replaces McKay Owsley in goal and picked up the shutout against Tahoma. Also providing depth will be defenders Garrett Dahl, a sophomore, and senior Jalen Bond.

Federal Way enters this season as the second-ranked team in Class 4A behind Jefferson and have dominated their first two games this year. The Eagles beat GrahamKapowsin in their opener, 9-1, and downed Beamer, 4-2, Friday.

Federal Way’s offense is being led by Devin Pegues, who has five goals and two assists during the first two games of the year. Fernando Sanchez netted a hat trick against Graham-Kapowsin and also has three assists.

Baseball preview: Decatur hoping for return to state, Beamer is also loaded

BY CASEY OLSON sports@fedwaymirror.com

Decatur seniors Janson Junk (left) and Chris Carns have both signed letters of intent to pitch at Seattle University. COURTESY PHOTO

Baseball at the four high schools around Federal Way is the best it’s been in a long time this season. The rosters at Decatur, Federal Way, Beamer and Jefferson feature some of the best individual talent in the area and playoff berths for all four aren’t out of the question.

Leading the list might be the Decatur Gators, who qualified for the Class 3A State Baseball Tournament for the first time since 1989 a season ago.

Third-year head coach Korey Sites returns most of the starting lineup

from 2013 and the Gators might have one of the best pitching staffs in the state, led by Chris Carns, Janson Junk and transfer Jake Kolterman.

Carns and Junk have both already inked their national letters of intent to pitch in the fall at Seattle University.

Carns finished 7-3 with a 3.00 earned-run average and threw four complete games last season. He threw a complete-game shutout during a 2-0 win over Mountainview at the West Central District Tournament. Carns also struck out 73 hitters in 58 1/3 innings and allowed only 47 hits all season. He also hit .262 with 22 RBIs, 20 runs and two home runs at the

plate.

Junk was 4-3 for the state-bound Gators with an impressive 2.77 ERA, with two of those losses coming to state champion Auburn Mountainview. The right-hander threw three complete games and 53 innings. He was a second-team, All-SPSL 3A selection and struck out 47. Junk also hit .308 with six RBIs and six runs at the plate.

But Kolterman might be the best of the bunch. At Hazen High School last season, Kolterman was named first-team, All-State after a 5-1 record [ more BASEBALL page 9 ]

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Sports briefs: FWFC ‘97 wins state cup MIRROR STAFF

The Federal Way Football Club (FWFC) Boys ‘97 Blue soccer team travelled to the Starfire sports complex in Tukwila and won the Virginia Mason Washington State Challenge Cup championship recently.

In the final, FWFC ‘97 beat Washington Premier, 3-2, in overtime on March 2. The team’s goals came from Blair Hoefel and Lukas McIntosh.

Federal Way took a 2-0 lead during the first half on goals from Hoefel and McIntosh.

But Washington Premier tallied two goals in the second half to tie the game, sending it to overtime, which is two, 15-minute periods.

In the first overtime period, Corey Brinkman scored the go ahead goal for Federal Way. As state champions, Federal Way FC ‘97 will now move on to play at the regional tournament in Morgan Hills, Calif.

Federal Way earned the berth in the championship game by beating Snohomish United Black in the semifinals March 1, 2-1. Hoefel tallied the first goal of the game in the first minute.

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BUILD YOUR TEAM! The Federal Way Football Club (FWFC) ‘97 Blue soccer team recently won the Virginia Mason Washington State Challenge Cup at the Starfire Sports Complex. COURTESY PHOTO Play continued back and forth until Snohomish tied the game at 1-1 with a goal in the 31st minute. Hoefel then scored the game-winner in the 73rd minute for Federal Way. The team includes Gage Carlson, Quinn Landrud, Chris Oh, Hunter Covlin, Nick Hall, Corey Brinkman,

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17 RBIs, five doubles, 11 runs and one home run.

The future looks super bright for the Federal Way Eagles and head coach Danny Graham. The Eagles feature a very strong group of underclassmen and started the season with a pair of impressive nonleague wins over Enumclaw and Decatur. Leading the list are freshmen Gabe Togia, sophomores Ben Koler, Eduardo Peraza and Christian Jones.

Things are also looking up at Jefferson.

The Raiders have started the season with a perfect 3-0 record with wins over Pasco, Lindbergh and Auburn after finishing 9-11 a season ago.

Head coach Joseph Townsend brings back a strong group of seniors in Niko DeLaCruz, T.J. Byrne, Gunnar Schubert and Caleb Wallen.

Byrne, a center fielder, hit .362 last year with 17 runs, nine RBIs and one home run and DeLaCruz, a shortstop/pitcher, led the team with 15 RBIs and five doubles. He was also 4-3 on the mound with a 3.41 earned-run average.

Wallen finished 2-1 with an impressive 2.59 ERA. Also helping will be junior Michael Ziccarelli (outfield), sophomores David Jaquish (C/P) and Garrett Shubert (1B/P), along with freshman Mason DeLaCruz (2B/P).

“The team will be successful if they play for one another,” Townsend said.

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to play at Washington State in the fall and Davis has given a verbal commitment to Seattle University.

Last season, Sunitsch hit .362 with 15 RBIs, 12 runs, three doubles and two home runs and was 2-3 in seven starts with a 4.24 ERA on the mound.

He struck out 42 in 34 2/3 innings pitched.

As a sophomore, Davis finished the year 5-1 with a 1.62 earned-run average on the mound. He threw four complete-games and three complete-game shutouts.

One of those was a 2-0 no-hitter over Curtis. Davis also hit .319 with 11 RBIs, 10 runs, four doubles and one triple at the plate as a shortstop.

“If our pitching staff stays healthy and we play good defense, we should be a playoff team,” longtime head coach Jerry Peterson said.

Also back for the Titans are second baseman Ben Arata, center fielder Lawyer Braun and catcher Kepa Sharpe.

Last year, as a sophomore, Arata hit .423 with a team-best 18 RBIs. He also scored 15 runs and struck out only once during the season in 83 plate appearances.

As a leadoff hitter, Brauan hit .395 with a teamleading 20 runs, 13 doubles and 18 stolen bases. He also finished with 13 RBIs and two triples.

Sharpe led the Titans a season ago with a .456 batting average and also had

Lamar Neagle,

Seattle Sounders Midfielder 2013 Seattle Sounders FC Humanitarian of the Year

Marchell Price, Lukas McIntosh, Ismael Esparza, Cole Hoefel, Hunter Bowman, Duncan Fields and Blair Hoefel. The team is coached by Rob Walker and Darren Brookman.

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despite playing his junior season with a torn labrum and broken bone in his non-throwing left arm.

“This years team boasts an incredible amount of pitching depth,” Sites said.

“We have three frontline starters in Carns, Junk and Kolterman and three other quality pitchers behind them waiting for an opportunity.”

The Gators’ offense should also be pretty potent this season. Sites brings back all-league players in second baseman Brandon Zimmerman and shortstop Isaiah Hatch. Zimmerman finished with a .367 batting average and scored 23 runs with 15 RBIs. He also had eight doubles and two home runs.

As a sophomore last season, Hatch hit .374 with 24 RBIs, five doubles, two triples and 23 runs. Hatch also finished with three home runs, including two during Decatur’s heartbreaking defeat in the state quarterfinals to Auburn Mountainview, 9-8.

“Our returning players state playoff experience should also help when playing in crucial, high pressure moments,” Sites said.

The Todd Beamer Titans also have a pair of DivisionI commits on their roster and return plenty of talent from a team that finished 14-9 overall.

The Titans are led by senior Scott Sunitsch and junior Taylor Davis.

Sunitsch has already signed

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District clarifies Truman changes following confusion

Free tax help available FROM STAFF REPORTS

IRS-certified volunteers at Federal Way Multi-Service Center are offering free tax preparation to anyone making $51,000 or less. Since January, the Multi-Service Center tax site has helped 531 families file their taxes, bringing more than $1.2 million in tax refunds to local residents.

In addition to tax help, clients can enroll in healthcare and public benefits at the site. This drop-in service is always free, and available in many languages. The Burien tax site is open Tuesday through Thursday from 5–9 p.m., and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Multi-Service Center is one of 19 free tax sites staffed by United Way of King County’s Free Tax Campaign. Find additional times and locations for free tax help online at www.uwkc.org/taxhelp.

16 Decatur Gators qualify for state FROM STAFF REPORTS

Alex A., Elijah A., Christopher D., Mitchell G., Hawo G., Alexandra J., Jisoo J., Nicole J., Catherine K., Daisia L., Philip P., Kyung-Lee P., Mary Lou P., Kyle R., Lizeth V., Dain (Yoshi) Y., recently represented Decatur High School at the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Midwest Region Winter Conference held at Emerald Downs.

Dressed in professional business attire, these students eagerly competed in multiple business-related events along with 250 others within the region. Alex, Christopher and Kyle took second in business ethics; Philip took fourth in business law; Lizeth placed fifth in client service; the team of Elijah and Nicole placed third in emerging business issues; teams of Kyung-Lee, Catherine, Daisia and Jisoo placed fifth and fourth in graphic design; the team of Hawo, Mary Lou and Mitchell placed fourth in hospitality management; rounding off with Yoshi placing fourth in job interview.

In his last year in high school, senior Yoshi took first place in client service, as well as first place with teammates Jisoo and Nicole in entrepreneurship, a repeat from last year. The newly formed team of Alex, Christopher, and Kyle placed first in global business. This year, these 16 Gators qualified for the Washington State Business Leadership Conference held at Seattle in April where they will represent Decatur High School and the city of Federal Way.

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Mia is spayed, Mia is hoping to completely vaccifinally find her a nated, and microhome to call her chipped. own.

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T

he announcement of a new program at Truman High School next fall recently left district officials and community members confused about the changes set to take place at the district’s alternative high school.

Ron Mayberry, director of instructional technology for the district, was asked to provide some clarity on the changes planned for Truman next fall during the Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) board of directors meeting on Tuesday. He said the situation at Truman will be an either/or change and that no programs will be eliminated completely.

“This coming fall, we’re looking at two options happening at the Truman campus,” Mayberry said. “We have the Career Academy … and Life Flex Prep is the new option that’s coming. It’s a fully blended model that will bring many extra opportunities for students to close the gap in credits and skills, and also have the opportunity for students to take courses they previously had not been able to take due to the size and scale of the current program.”

Mayberry stressed a number of times throughout his brief presentation that what will take place at Truman next fall is just the addition of a new program, while the Career Academy will remain in place. What the new Life Flex program will offer, and to a lesser extent the Career Academy will take advantage of, is an opportunity for students to have “access to previously unaccessible resources, such as advanced placement programs” and a “wider selection of (Career and Technical Rob Neu Education, CTE) electives and additional fine arts” programs.

Mayberry said he’d spoken with a number of Truman students and found that 20 will take advantage of the Life Flex program, while 11 will stay within the reworked Career Academy program. Six indicated they plan to move on to the Skills Center to pursue their CTE interests, while eight are planning to take advantage of the Running Start program.

He also noted that two parent meetings are scheduled for April 2 and April 16, and that Truman principal Adam Kulaas has opened his doors to all concerned, schedule permitting. Mayberry closed by sharing a letter from a former Truman student who heard about the planned changes and initially felt it was going to be detrimental to the positive experience he had taken away from the school.

After meeting with Kulaas recently, this student changed his mind, according to Mayberry.

“I had a chance for Mr. Kulaas to explain the new system to me, and much to my chagrin, I agree with (him) on this,” Mayberry read from the letter. “The new system is taking Truman in the direction it needs to go. The system will allow students who need to go faster, go faster. And to allow those who need things explained to them, to get their questions answered. This change needs to happen, because it’s going to allow Truman to flourish, instead of diminish.”

FWPS Superintendent Rob Neu, who was absent at the last meeting when the new changes were first presented, took the time to address the situation, saying FWPS still needs to improve at communication when making these changes. But Neu also noted that the educational modeling Life Flex is based off of is top-notch.

“First of all, process. It’s something we’ve been talking about this last year. We’ve got to get better at it. Better at

engaging our community in conversations, in particular our students,” he said. “Our research (shows) this is a proven strategy, a proven and effective pedagogy. It’s going to be a change in teaching strategy, they’re going to be more of a facilitator. But in the classrooms we visited, we saw that in action. And it’s powerful.”

Neu related how he and other district officials, Mayberry included, visited schools in Detroit, Mich. recently to see examples of blended learning. He noted the contrast of Detroit’s deterioration with the 21st-century learning that’s taking place in schools there.

“You’re going through neighborhoods with unbelievable blight, broken windows, boarded up houses, burnt out houses. And then you go into these classrooms and these beautiful children are engaged and learning is alive. The bastions of hope are their schools. It was an unbelievable experience,” he said.

The superintendent also stressed that the Life Flex program allows for more choice for Truman students, saying it wasn’t a change that’s going to be “implemented upon anyone” but rather students are going to have the chance to “choice in.”

Board member Claire Wilson said that she felt blindsided by the proposed change at the meeting two weeks ago, and reiterated the need for district administrators to make sure everyone is included in the loop when a change like this is on the horizon.

“It’s very difficult to respond in a way and maintain positive support, when you want to have been able to ask the questions before the presentation comes,” she said. “I think it’s also important as we go through a change process to understand how we work with staff to help them understand what the change is, and then help them work within that (change) or help them prepare to make some other decisions … The process piece is critical before it ever happens.”

Board vice president Geoffery McAnalloy, who was the most forceful with his questions of the situation at the meeting two weeks ago, said he feels reassured about the process after having the chance to have further discussions with administrators and staff, which was aided by a recent visit to Truman.

“I can tell you that I was really concerned the last time that it was a replacement or had the feeling of a replacement,” he said. “When we walked in with Adam (Kulaas, principal of Truman) the slide that was shared is it’s an either/or choice. So that took care of part of my concern.”

McAnalloy said he was told that the teachers who could potentially be displaced by the change in programs will not experience too great of a disruption to their careers and lives.

“This impacts everybody. I’m totally with you that it’s student-centered always, but these teachers give their lives and their hearts to us and we need to make sure we’re taking care of them as well,” he said. “It’s a partnership, and I think we’ll all work together, but we need to work on pieces that go into the process.”

Board president Carol Gregory said this situation will hopefully be a learning experience for all involved.

“You make some mistakes, you move on and learn from them,” she said, “and that’s what we’re into too. We really appreciate all of you that are concerned about this issue and hope you’ll continue to communicate with us.”

To learn more about the Life Flex program, visit https:// schools.fwps.org/life/

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The city of Federal Way announced its 2015-2016 request for proposals for human services. Approximately $516,000 will be available for the Human Services General Fund grants and approximately

$97,000 is available for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Services funding.

Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at 4:30 p.m. No late applications will be accepted.

As a member of the Human Service Funders Collaborative, Federal Way is participating in this joint application process with 15 other

King County cities. Human services agencies will be able to submit one application for each program requesting funding to any of the 16 cities online at http://share1app. culturegrants.org.

For information, visit www.cityoffederalway.com/humanservices or contact Dee Dee Catalano at Denise.Catalano@cityoffederalway. com or (253) 835-2651.

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Q&A with Mr. FW: Money muddles World Vision hiring policies Q

: Hey Mr. Federal Way, did you hear that World Vision moved into the 21st century and agreed to hire people who are in same-sex marriages only to reverse that decision two days later?

A: Mr. Federal Way was all ready to lay a big hunk of praise on World Vision’s new policy to hire Christians in same-sex marriages in the United States. But that all changed Wednesday afternoon when, after facing a ton of protest, the Federal Way-based relief agency caved in and reversed a two-day-old policy and will not be hiring any homosexuals.

On Monday, World Vision announced that, after years of prayer about how to handle the issue of same-sex marriage, they had agreed to hire them.

But, like with most things in life, the money started talking.

Just two days later, World Vision sent a letter to supporters saying the board made a mistake and was returning to its “old” policy requiring celibacy outside of marriage “and faithfulness within the Bible covenant of marriage between a man and a woman.”

“We have listened to you and want to say thank you and to humbly ask for your forgiveness,” the agency said in the letter, signed by World Vision president Richard Stearns and board chairman Jim Beré.

It’s too bad. It looked like World Vision was ready to make a statement about not discriminating as an employer. But it didn’t end up that way. Now, World Vision just looks like the spoiled-rotten kid, who gets to do whatever they want to do.

World Vision currently has an operating

budget of nearly $1 billion and conducts economic-development and emergencyrelief projects around the world. There’s no questioning the work that World Vision does around the globe. They provide approximately 100 million people in nearly 100 countries hope and assistance.

World Vision doesn’t discriminate when serving the poor and oppressed, giving unconditional love to all people, and shouldn’t discriminate who can work for the organization.

“We are brokenhearted over the pain and confusion we have caused many of our friends, who saw this decision as a reversal of our strong commitment to Biblical authority,” wrote Stearns and Beré. “We ask that you understand that this was never the board’s intent. We are asking for your continued support.”

In short, there are a lot more donors who don’t condone same-sex marriage that give money to World Vision. The organization obviously found this out in just two days.

It’s too bad, World Vision. The povertystricken men, women and children that your organization assists without prejudice could care less who their benefactors are married to. Why do you?

Q: Mr. Federal Way, is it just me or does it seem like there’s a lot more kids smoking these days around town? I drive down 320th and always see multiple kids smoking at the bus stops.

A: It’s not just you. Mr. Federal Way has

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By Carrie Rodriguez editor@fedwaymirror.com Ask David Schmidt about the mystery tour, and he is tight-lipped.

“I’ve told some people that a passport is not required for the trip,” Schmidt laughed, reluctant to disclose any more information about the Marvelous Mystery Tour in August that the Federal Way Community Center will host for seniors.

But all other trips were fair game, said Schmidt, senior and teen services coordinator for the city’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department.

The Federal Way Community Center which serves more than 930 active seniors - is always brimming with trips and other activities for seniors to do, with a new lineup of fun this spring and summer.

For a full listing and prices of all trips & activities, or to register, visit www.itallhappenshere.org or call (253)-835-6900.

The center, which hosts between 110-120 trips every year, will host a new excursion next month to the Grand Canyon National Park. The 10-day adventure runs from April 21-27 and spots are filling quickly, Schmidt said.

Other trips for ages 50 and above include: • An overnight trip to Victoria B.C. on May 14-15 • Stunning Spokane County: A Spectacular Parks Tour June 23-25 • Seas & Trees: The Oregon Coast to the California Redwoods July 28 through Aug. 3 For those seniors who enjoy getting out but don’t want to go too far, the center also offers many day trips. Some upcoming trips include: • Cle Elum and Roslyn for lunch and shopping, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 3 • Coupeville Whidbey Island, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 5 • Skagit Valley/La Conner Tulip Time, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., April 19 • Snoqualmie Falls and brunch at the Salish Lodge, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 3.

Membership at the center is an option but not required to enjoy the trips and many of the pay-as-you-go opportunities.

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incest, along with a myriad of other reasons. When given a true “choice,” almost always, women will choose life. According to the Local Crisis Pregnancy Centers, 96 percent of women who receive an ultrasound within the first seven weeks of pregnancy will “choose” not to abort.

When you see 40 Days For Life people praying on the sidewalk, they are not only praying to end abortion, they are praying for the lives of women, men, children, grandparents, doctors, nurses, clinic workers, government, clergy and much more. While I agree with Amy Johnson regarding we “have choices” and “empowering” our children to “make mostly responsible ones,” taking the life of an innocent child who has no voice or “choice” should be neither responsible or acceptable.

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One of the great social justice buzzwords of our time, diversity, and its implied foundation of inclusiveness, has reached such a point to actually become exclusionary, i.e. less diverse.

To use the kids’ shorthand language of today: LOL. While this idea of a diminishing return of investment is usually only for economics and finance, I do believe we are seeing this process play out today with various groups mandated adherence to, or voluntary and distorted interpretations of, social justice constructs. Both our story here in Federal Way, and the story at SPSCC, seem to imply a system out of whack, at best, and, at worst, a system that is fast approaching a terminal limit.

Ain’t this modern world of ours grand?

Greg Allmain is a staff writer for the Mirror. Contact him at gallmain@fedwaymirror.com

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School district sees positives for its upcoming budget

New big-leaf rhododendron garden open FROM STAFF REPORTS

of rhododendron subsections Falconera and Grandia) on display beneath a grove of proportionally massive native conifers (Douglas-fir, western hemlock and western red cedar), this will be a fantastic educational and aesthetic presentation.

Each of the species is represented by numerous specimens representing collections from as many different provenances as possible.

Many of these rhododendrons are already 25 or more years in age and are reaching heights of 10 and 12 feet. As a bonus, visitors can see the greatest number of different big-

garden. This has added a completely new section for planting and display that has increased the overall size of this particular section of the garden by at least one-third.

Not only is the new BigLeaf Garden blooming, but a spectacular floral display is taking place as the largest number of different rhododendrons in bloom at any one time in their entire history is now happening.

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leaf species in flower ever witnessed at the RSBG. The big-leaf blooming season is kicking off with semnoides, rothschildii, watsonii and the very rarely seen pudorosum in early March, followed by hodgsonii, galactinum, basilicum, arizelum, coriaceum, rex ssp. fictolacteum, sinofalconeri and kesangiae, and wrapping up with rex ssp. rex in early May. Many of these plants are blooming for the first time.

In addition, a new path has just been punched through the native forest to maximize the full extent and reach of the garden’s irrigation system in the back portion of the big-leaf

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After almost 15 years in the making, the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden (RSBG) in Federal Way is nearing completion of what will be one of the most outstanding sections of the RSBG – the Big-Leaf Garden.

This is the single-largest individual display in the RSBG devoted to a single group or theme in the entire garden. With an almost complete collection of “the big-leafs” (members

funding because you can’t get to 20.3.”

“Quite frankly our schools are neighborhood schools and students don’t come nicely bundled in increments of 20.3,” she added.

Another increase in funding that the Legislature approved is in MSOC (materials, supplies, and operating costs) funding.

That increase will be a boon for FWPS, McLean wrote.

“OSPI estimates an increase of $2.2 million to provide opportunities for strategic investments in curriculum and instructional materials, technology and building maintenance,” she noted in her email.

McLean also noted that there was some negative news out of Olympia after the Legislature adjourned, writing that there was no state allocation for a cost-ofliving-adjustment for K-12 employees. What McLean titled the “Supplemental

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Capital Budget,” which would have provided $700 million to “create space to reduce K-1 class size and accommodate full day kindergarten” failed to pass.

This is important because one of the long-term goals for schools set by the Legislature is to reduce K-3 class size down to 17 students per every teacher.

“To give you some idea of the magnitude of the need for us to take our current K-3 population size to 17 in our high poverty schools, we need 109 classrooms,” she said. “That is probably equivalent to five new elementary schools, and would probably mean we need $150 million (to build those schools). I don’t know where we’re going to get

$150 million when we’re only one district out of 295 in the state.”

One other time bomb that districts will now have to deal with is the state’s non-adherence to its No Child Left Behind (NCLB) waiver. Arguments between various factions prevented the state from being able to act on this, and will result in districts reverting to NCLB requirements, which will have some “financial sanctions,” according to McLean.

Neu is set to present his first budget recommendation on May 13, and will hold two public hearings on June 10 and June 24, with adoption by the board scheduled for June 24. For more information, visit www.fwps.org.

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Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Sally McClean shared a brief report on budget possibilities during the FWPS board meeting on March 11, saying that while still not the best of all worlds, the funding situation from Olympia is improving after five years of stagnation.

“We get to make choices about what to add this year, instead of choices about how to subtract,” she said.

“I hope I remember how to add.”

The Washington state Legislature approved its mid-biennium budget the

same week that McLean … typically our funding gave her update, and some formulas are allocation forof those projections held mulas. They take all the factrue, McLean wrote in an tors …and voila, that’s how email with The Mirror. much money you have to “K-1 high poverty will work with to figure out how be funded at a class size of to use in your instructional 20.3, as presented in each programming. What’s hapof the budget pening with proposals,” this class size “We get to make McLean wrote. is … choices about what money “This funding there will be goes beyond the to add this year, a compliance typical revenue measureinstead of choices allocation, and ment about how to requires that attached to building by build- subtract. I hope I that. If you ing, we achieve an remember how to think about average class size some of the add.” of 20.3.” challenges of Sally McClean This presents max funding, a unique and if you think probably chalabout some lenging opportuof our small nity for FWPS, as elementary McLean touched on in her schools, with two kinderMarch 11 presentation. garten classes and two first “Currently, we have 20 of grade classes … Well, when our 23 elementary schools you have 20 in one class and that qualify as high poverty,” 21 in another, your average she said. “What is unusual is going to be 20.5, so you’re about this funding stream not going to achieve max

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“We can vote as often as we want,” Brower said. “This is a wonderful gift that we can give to Dom in return for all that he has given us this year.”

A panel from USA TODAY High School Sports narrowed the submissions down to 100 athletes based on the stories and profiles. From there, contestants have been split into seven regions to compete for votes. Cooks is part of the Selfless Service Region, which has athletes whose last names fall between C and D. There will be three rounds of voting, with the first round running until March 31. The top-two finishers in the first round advance into the semifinals. Also, the next 21 highest vote getters, regardless of region, will receive a wild card berth into the semifinal round. There will be 35 total athletes who will advance.

The semifinal voting will run April 2 through April 5.

The 10 highest votegetters will advance into the final round, which will run April 10-15.

Prizes for the 2014 Army National Guard Most Inspirational Athlete will be a feature article on USA TODAY High School Sports, Decatur senior Dom Cooks an inspiration trophy and is up for a national inspiration an in-school presentation, award. COURTESY PHOTO and a $1,000 donation to the school’s athletic department.

According to Cooks’s profile on the USA TODAY’s website, “Although his body did not allow him to play anymore, his mind continues to inspire his teammates, his school and his community. He was on the sideline for every football and basketball game this year. He has become a motivational force in our school — even performing a speaking engagement at a neighboring high school.

He is the most optimistic person I have ever met. When once asked, ‘what are you thankful for?’ Dom replied, ‘My tumor — for teaching me how to fight.’ And Decatur — for teaching me how to love.’ Even though his health is deteriorating, he is teaching his teammates and his school how to live.”

Cooks is actually already a Decatur High School graduate. The school organized a special commencement ceremony last month after he was given three to six months to live earlier in the fall. Cooks and his twin sister, Diamond, received their diplomas in front of a packed audience at Decatur, which also included a special appearance by Seattle Seahawks receiver Doug Baldwin.

The cancer is sitting on Cooks’s brain and doctors cannot surgically remove it because of its location. Therefore, chemotherapy and radiation is the only option for killing and shrinking the tumor.

Cooks played football for Leon Hatch as a freshman and sophomore on the Gators’ defensive line. But everything changed during the spring of 2012 when doctors discovered the tumor. The diagnosis has changed Cooks’s perspective on life, as well as sports. The left side of his body is now pretty much useless and he spends a lot of his time in a wheelchair.

But Cooks got the honor of getting back on the football field during the fall. After a lot of communication between Decatur and Auburn Mountainview, Cooks was able to score one last touchdown for Decatur.

On that October night, the Gators’ offense lined up, with Cooks split out on the right side of the line in front of the Auburn Mountainview defense. Decatur quarterback Isaiah Hatch, the son of the head coach, then hit junior receiver Isaiah Diggs with a pass, Diggs then pitched the ball to Cooks on a hook-and-ladder play. Cooks did the rest, completing a few juke moves before scoring his “dream” touchdown.

After he crossed the goal line, Cooks completed his special “touchdown dance,” which included finger-rolling the football out of his right hand, before both teams, coaches, cheerleaders and fans surrounded him, yelling his nickname, “Cookie, Cookie, Cookie.”

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also noticed what looks shouldn’t shock anyone. The like underage kids smoking weather is bad every fall and heaters. With that in mind, spring and Mr. Federal Way Mr. Federal Way’s research assumes everybody knows staff did some research on this tidbit. the subject and came up The city and contracwith some interesting tidbits. tor are now awaiting the The key is always stopping needed weather conditions kids from getting the cigato complete asphalt overlay rettes to smoke. It’s pretty and striping. The end result similar to going after drug of this project will be a widdealers. But, when it comes ened Southwest 336th and to cigarettes, the dealers are Southwest Campus Drive the retailers that sell them to to construct dual left-turn minors. lanes eastbound and westAnd for the second year bound and a right-turn lane in a row, stores in Washingwestbound. ton shows about 15 percent This project will include of tobacco retailers sold access control along Southtobacco to minors in 2013. west 336th Street and also As recently as 2009, that rate install a new traffic signal was much lower, at about 9 west of the intersection to percent. allow for left turn access into “It’s unacceptable that the businesses north and more than one in seven south of the roadway. retailers in our state illegally The original timeline sells tobacco to minors,” said stated that all the asphalt Secretary of Health John overlay and striping would Wiesman. “Stopping youth be completed by Oct. 1, from buying tobacco is one 2013. However, there was a of the best prevention tools manufacturer delay in the we have. It only works when delivery of key signal equipretailers follow the law. They ment parts and, in turn, must do better. The health that delayed the paving past of Washington’s youth is at Oct. 1. stake.”

Subsequently, the work You’ve all heard the stats was suspended for the winabout youth who smoke are ter. According to the city, the way, way more likely to die contractor on the project, prematurely.

SCI InfrastrucBut kids who “Mr. Federal Way ture, is not owed and his fellow smoke are also any additional more likely drivers who use money during to have other the work suspenthis intersection challenges, such on a daily basis are sion. Which is as poor grades something Mr. and illegal drug still frustrated that Federal Way they have to dodge could honestly use. About 85 percent of Wash- orange cones ...” care less about. ington adult Mr. Federal Mr. Federal Way smokers start at Way would have or before age 18. much rather had In addition, the project comif the rate of retailers selling pleted during its original tobacco to minors exceeds timeline. Driving around 20 percent, Washington that intersection has been could lose $13.5 million a hassle since work started dollars in federal funding for almost a year ago. drug, alcohol and tobacco Mr. Federal Way and his prevention and treatment. fellow drivers who use this Q: You are obviously intersection on a daily basis a “big hitter” around are still frustrated that they Federal Way. The sort of have to dodge orange cones, fellow who, by simply askdrive over bumpy asphalt ing a question, can make and sit through very poorlysomething happen. Here is timed and confusing traffic today’s opportunity. I think signals. this would be directed to Let’s hope the sun comes the city of Federal Way out, which will likely be Public Works Department. sometime around the What possible reason exists Fourth of July. for the delay in the road Q: The Seattle Mariners widening project at 348th open their 2014 season and 21st Avenue? It was Monday night on the road supposed to be complete against the Angels. I think before Christmas, yet it the addition of Robinson lingers.

Cano makes us World A: Mr. Federal Way appre- Series contenders. What is ciates the compliment. Mr. your opinion, Mr. Federal Federal Way obviously likes Way? to think of himself as a big A: None of your business. hitter around the city. Hence the title of Mr. Federal Way. Got a question for Mr. According to the city, the Federal Way? Email mrfedproject was suspended in the eralway@federalwaymirror. fall due to weather, which com

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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY REQUEST FOR BIDS S 320th Street at 20th Avenue S Intersection Improvements Water Quality Vault RFB # 14-105 SUBMITTAL OF SEALED BIDS: Notice is hereby given that the City of Federal Way, WA will receive sealed bids in person or through the USPS through April 15, 2014, until 11:00 a.m., at the City Hall Purchasing Office, 33325 8th Ave. S., Federal Way, WA 98003. Proposals received after 11:00 a.m. on said date will not be considered.

BID OPENING: All bids will be opened and read publicly aloud at 11:10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, at City Council Chambers, 33325 8th Ave. S., Federal Way, WA, for this RFB. All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid deposit by a cashier’s or certified check, or Bid Bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of such bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into a contract and furnish satisfactory Performance Bond within the time stated in the specifications, the bid deposit or bond shall be forfeited to the City of Federal Way. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: This project shall consist of: The installation of a stormwater bypass, treatment system, and associated piping and structures along 20th Avenue South. The work includes the construction of curb, gutter, and sidewalks; ADA curb ramps; setting utility manholes and lids to grade; and the placement of hot mix asphalt. The work also includes the demolition, removal, and disposal of asbestos cement water piping, which will be replaced with ductile iron piping.

The Contractor shall complete all work within 40 working days.

The bidder is urged to check the plans and contract provisions carefully.

PLEASE GO TO WWW.CITYOFFEDERALWAY.COM FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Published in the Federal Way Mirror on March 21 and March 28, 2014 FWM 2118 KING COUNTY DEPT. OF PERMITTING & ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW 35030 SE Douglas St., Ste. 210, Snoqualmie, WA 98065-9266 NOTICE OF PERMIT APPLICATION REQUEST: FORMAL SUBDIVISION File: PLAT14-0002 Applicant: Sequoyah Vista Location: East of 32nd Ave S btwn S 360th St & S 365th St Postal City Bothell Proposal: Subdivide 4.3 acres, zoned R-4, into 25 lots for S/F detached residences & tracts for drainage/recreation.

Program Manager: Kim Claussen 206-477-0329 COMMENT PROCEDURES: Comments on the above file are now being accepted by King County DPER, at the address listed above.

Published this 28th day of March 2014 in the Federal Way Mirror FWM 2117

NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS) Highpoint Mixed Use / File No: 13-103506-00-SE The City of Federal Way has determined that the following project does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment, and an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the city.

Proposal: Multiunit housing and commercial use redevelopment of former Federal Way School District transportation facility. Proposed improvements include 308 multifamily dwelling units, 27,337 square feet of ground floor commercial and amenity space, surface parking, stormwater control/treatment, public streets, and landscaping. All existing buildings on the subject property will be removed.

Proponent: Tom Neubauer, DevCo. Location: 1066 South 320th Street, Federal Way, WA 98003 Staff Contact: Matthew Herrera – Senior Planner; 253-835-2638

SEPA Condition: Goals and policies adopted within the Federal Way Comprehensive Plan serve as the basis for the city to exercise SEPA substantive authority set forth in FWRC 14.25.060 and to condition the proposed action as it relates to potential adverse impacts that would result from this project. The following goals and policies support the conditions for the development.

NEG1 To preserve the City’s natural systems in order to protect public health, safety, and welfare, and to maintain the integrity of the natural environment.

NEP1 Protect and restore environmental quality through land use plans, surface water management plans and programs, comprehensive park plans, and development review. (Emphasis added) Based on the above policies, the following mitigation measures are required to mitigate potential adverse impacts: The applicant shall take the following actions to ensure that site remediation per the Washington Department of Ecology’s Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) and underground storage tanks removal regulations occur prior to site development of the property. The applicant may choose from the following two options: 1.

The applicant shall submit and receive city approval for a grading plan limited in scope to remediation of contaminated soils and underground tank removal. A copy of the No Further Action opinion from the Department of Ecology shall be provided prior to further site development and building permits; or 2.

Prior to issuance of a grading permit for site remediation, the applicant shall fund an environmental pass-through account to pay the full cost of third party consultant charges to perform peer review of the action work plan, compliance reports and other documentation prepared by the applicant to confirm that site remediation is in compliance with the Department of Ecology rules.

Prior to issuance of further site development and building permits beyond the scope of remediation, the applicant shall provide the city, for third party review paid for by the applicant, the compliance report and other documentation demonstrating the cleanup has complied with the Department of Ecology’s rules for remediation and removal of underground storage tanks.

This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2); the city will not act on the proposal for 14 days from the date of issuance. Comments must be submitted by April 11, 2014. The project file is available for review during normal business hours in the Permit Center at City Hall located at 33325 8th Avenue South, 2nd Flr, Federal Way, WA 98003.

Unless modified by the city, this determination will become final following the comment deadline. Any person aggrieved by the city’s determination may file an appeal with the city within 21 days (May 2, 2014) of the above comment deadline.

Published in the Federal Way Mirror, March 28, 2014 FWM 2124

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B l a c k a n d Ta n l o n g haired coat $750. 425367-1007. www.lordshillfarm.com RARE AKC NORWICH 8 MIN PIN PUPPIES. Male, 10 weeks. House Adorable cuties, ready to raised, good with chilc u d d l e y o u . T h r e e dren and people. Broke chocolate & tans and to puppy pads and outt w o b l a c k & t a n s ( 8 side. Sells with a Vet weeks) $250 each. Four H e a l t h C h e c k . L o w Red Min Pins (10 Shedding, UTD on weeks) $200 each. Tails Worming and Shots. Aldocked. Ears natural. s o : a 3 1 / 2 ye a r o l d Can deliver. Call Hazel Male. Goes on leash, at 206-497-1248 or 360- housebroke, etc. $1,800 each or $2,500 for both.

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AKC Poodle Puppies 2 Micro Teacup Females; 2 Teacup Females 1 Black, 1 Brindle. Full of Love and Kisses. 1 Adult Toy Cream Female 2 1/2 yrs, Housebroken and all shots. Red Puppies due in April.

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“Cuff Me: The Fifty Shades of Grey:” This unauthorized hilarious parody is based off of the “Fifty Shades of Grey” book phenomenon. Grab your girlfriends and get ready to laugh at this sexy and hysterical romp. “Cuff Me” will have you dancing in the aisles as the cast of four belts out hilarious parodies of popular hit songs from Britney Spears’ ”Hit Me One More Time” and Madonna’s “Like A Virgin” to Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call Me Maybe,” while spoofing the book.

Performances run through March 30 at the Knutzen Family Theatre in Federal Way. Ticket prices range from $28 to $49. To purchase tickets or for more information about group rates, call the Centerstage Box Office at (253) 661-1444 or on the online at www.centerstagetheatre.com.

Adrienne Grieco, left, Laura Smith, Erika Zabelle and Deena Chapman rehearse a scene in Tolstory, a new comedy with music from Breeders Theater. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Rollermania 2014: Reach Out’s Rollermania is a fun family-friendly event to raise funds for the Reach Out winter shelter program for homeless adults in Federal Way. The event will run from 6-9 p.m.

Monday, March 31 at Pattison’s West, 34222 Pacific Highway S., Federal Way. Cost is $5 students, $10 adults and $25 for families of five or more. For information, visit www.reachoutfederalway.org.

a little bit Tolstoy and a tiny bit Toy Story, as four Russian nesting dolls narrate the life of Katarina Karenin, your typical Russian infant/teen/ young woman/older woman.

Tolstory is directed by Teresa Widner Hicks, and features the talents of Deena Chapman, Terri Fincham Conner, Laura Smith, and Erika Zabelle. The show runs April 4, 5, 11 and 12 at 7 p.m. and April 6 and 13 at 2 p.m. at the Des Moines Beach Park Auditorium, 22030 Cliff Ave. S. Des Moines. Tickets are $20 and are available at www.brownpapertickets.com, and through the city of Des Moines at the Des Moines Field House Recreation Office, 1000 S. 220th St. Credit card purchases may be made by phone by calling the city Parks and Recreation Department at (206) 870-6527, weekdays, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Breeders Theater returns with Tolstory: Breeders Theater is back with a new show for spring, Tolstory, written by T.M. Sell with music by Nancy Warren. Tolstory is

Federal Way Symphony’s “Season Finale” Concert: As always, we close our season with a fun program filled with moving symphonic favorites. You’re sure

to love Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 6 (“Pathetique”). The show is from 2:00-4:00 p.m., Saint Luke’s Church, 515 S. 312th St. Tickets are $32 for adults, $28 for seniors, $15 for students 19+, while youth 18 and under are free. For more information, visit www.federalwaysymphony.org.

April 9

Sustainable Landscaping Workshop: The City of Federal Way is hosting a Sustainable Landscaping Workshop from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9 at the Federal Way City Hall (33325 8th Ave S, Federal Way.) Workshop participants will learn about controlling pests without toxic pesticides or herbicides, building healthy soil, practicing smart watering and natural lawn care, and designing with plants. We’ll answer your tough questions and offer advice from one of the Puget Sound’s most notable experts, Emily Bishton of Green Light Gardening. For more information visit http://cityoffederalway.com/index.

Head Start/ECEAP Free Preschool Information Fair Federal Way Public Schools: Parents of children who will be 3 and 4 years old by August 31, 2014 are invited to attend this information fair, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at 31457 28th Ave S., Federal Way. Parents and students are invited to “come play in a Head Start preschool classroom” and to learn about the district’s free and tuition based preschool program. Help will also be available to parents to fill out a Head Start/ECEAP application. For more information, visit www.fwps.org/districtresources/ headstart, call 253-945-5884 or email preschool@fwps.org.

April 18-19

Spring Plant Sale:The spring plant sale is set to run from 3:00 p.m. Friday until 6:00 p.m. Saturday, at the Weyerhaeuser Corporate Campus, West Upper Level Parking Lot, off South 336th Street. Shop at over 30 vendors with annuals & perennials, shrubs & trees, native plants, berries and ferns. The discerning shopper will find the rare, unusual, plus the tried & true!

Featuring 30 specialty nursery vendors, plus on Saturday Trader Joe’s will be handing out samples and Big Boys Filipino Food Truck will have breakfast and lunch available.

In addition to their amazing tasty Filipino food, they will also offer an American style hamburger or hot dog. For more information, contact info@rhodygarden.org.

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