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10 candidates file for state, national seats Four candidates spark Congressional primary election in August BY GREG ALLMAIN gallmain@fedwaymirror.com
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ast Friday marked the candidate filing deadline for upcoming elections, with a bevy of familiar Federal Way names filing for state-level positions. According to information available from King County Elections, those who have filed so far are: Legislative District No. 30 - State Senator: Mark Miloscia (Republican) Shari Song (Democrat) Legislative District No. 30 - State Representative Position No. 1: Gregory Baruso (Democrat) Linda Kochmar (Republican) Legislative District No. 30 - State Representative Position No. 2: Jack Dovey (Republican) Roger Freeman (Democrat) United States Representative, Congressional District No. 9: Adam Smith (Demo-
crat) Don Rivers (Democrat) Doug Basler (Republican) Mark Greene (Citizens Party) For the legislative races, three of the four state representative candidates (Dovey, Freeman and Kochmar) have been Federal Way City Council members in the relatively recent past. Baruso was part of the group of recent applicants for the Council position vacated by Mayor Jim Ferrell when he took the top spot at City Hall. Baruso was a finalist in the voting process, but ultimately lost out to Lydia Assefa-Dawson. Miloscia is a well-known Republican who previously served as a state representative from 1999-2012 as a Democrat. His opponent, Song, has already received nods from powerful Democrats, among them state Sen. Tracey Eide, who is vacating the position. To learn more, visit www.kingcounty.gov/elections.
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Many walkers and runners participated in the second annual Break the Chains of Human Trafficking 5k fundraiser on Saturday. The Federal Way Coalition Against Trafficking raised $18,000 during the event, which includes a $5,000 grant from Franciscan Health System and $700 from the Boeing Co. The organization provides preventive education to the community. PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED BY SHELLY PAULS
Federal Way Council weighs new enhancements to PACC, discusses funding BY RAECHEL DAWSON rdawson@federalwaymirror.com
The yet-to-be approved, $31.85 million Performing Arts and Conference Center may have additional costs, city officials discov-
ered after a Blue Ribbon Panel recommendation earlier this month. The Federal Way City Council met on Tuesday to discuss enhancements to the proposed facility that several suggested during the panel’s discussions. The enhancements include more square feet for features, such as a separate entrance hall, or “outdoor
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“The Blue Ribbon Panel made a strong recommendation to front-of-house changes — an enhanced entry lobby and external vestibule … by moving it outside, all this space is clear for queueing for a big event, for will call lines that might be long for a big performance,” Doherty said. “It allows for more gracious circulation for especially
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some of the larger events, it’ll increase the point of sales at the box office …” This first option would cost $210,000 but would allow for more tables in the lobby if a banquet was held. The other two choices are pitted against each other. Option “2a” illustrates a center with a larger kitchen space but only enough counter surface, sinks and
ovens to be considered a catering kitchen. Doherty explained this would act as an interim step if other entities wanted to expand to a full kitchen later down the road. “The reason for that is our developer has been contacted by a hotel recently who was actually very interested …” he said. “The [ more PACC, page 3 ]
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most recent hotelier they spoke to had some interest in the kitchen operation.” Instead of fully equipping a full-sized kitchen, the third option, the mayor and other city officials are recommending this option because it “might come out as a deal with the hotelier and if not, at least it’s something we can grow into and still have a full catering kitchen.” Nonetheless, option 2a, which would add
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“We heard from those at the Blue Ribbon Panel [and through] due diligence and involvement of the other folks, that if we were able to have a full-service kitchen, it may enhance the experience of the venue, it may attract more events because we have a full-service kitchen with better quality delivery of food and it would also be a profit center,” Doherty said, adding that the full kitchen at McIntyre Hall in Mount Vernon, Wash. generates a $30,000 annual profit, but
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mainly has it for the experito replenish the millions ence. and is a high priority on the Ultimately, the Council Public Works work plan. will decide on these options Real estate excise tax funds as well as how they’re fundand savings from other ed at the June 3 Council capital projects could also meeting, officials help fund said on Tuesday. the 352nd “When we break “My recomproject, he mendation to the ground on this noted. Council is to build performing arts “I think out the area for obviously, center, how much the kitchen but we have not to build it out money do we have to always completely, not be aware to have availalbe fully equip it,” said of all the Mayor Jim Ferrell, and what happens services adding that it the city is if we don’t have would be coupled responsible with option 1. “ … all the money ... ?” for, be it Building out the the 352nd Susan Honda kitchen to a fullproject service kitchen or other doesn’t make a whole lot of different types of programs sense but what you don’t that we fund,” Ferrell said want to do down the road in an interview. “And I’m is kick out the wall after confident that the [Performthe facility’s [constructed]. ing Arts and Conference That’s gonna cost a lot of Center] is not going to money.” negatively impact other Exactly how the city will programs that we have in fund the center, enhancethis city. We have to be carements and all, is another ful about things, we have to discussion altogether. make sure the programatic The panel’s finance changes or how we proceed subcommittee stated the doesn’t have unintended city has “sufficient funds to consequences, so it takes a build the project without lot of planning.” additional taxes, even in the However, there could be panel’s most conservative some re-priortization of the fundraising scenario,” which funds the city anticipates would put the city $9.15 from a Community Develmillion in the hole. opment Block Grant section City officials state they 108 loan. have the $19.07 million of City spokesman Chris the initial $31.85 million Carrel said the city applied construction cost and can for the funds, which aren’t enact a short-term $12.78 strictly designated for the million “loan to itself ” Performing Arts Conferto finance that gap. If the ence Center and can be most conservative option used to further other types is chosen, city officials state of economic development, if they have the resources to approved. bond the $9.15 million over This year, the city re20 years “without impacting ceived $649,054, 65 percent other programs.” of which was designated This would cost about toward capital projects. $600,000 annually, which The approximate $422,000 city officials state they can was used for small busiafford without a special tax ness technical assistance levy on citizens. ($102,345), the housing But in looking at the Blue repair program ($208,655), Ribbon Panel report, Coun- the Parkview Services home cilwoman Susan Honda purchase program ($30,000) questioned $5.2 million and $75,0000 for code comof that “already secured” pliance, of which the mayor $19 million, as those funds recently designated. would need to be trans“Those are all Counferred from the 352nd Street cil designated, approved project. expenditures,” Carrel said. Brian Wilson, the Federal “[The] Council can desigWay chief of staff, said the nate any part in future years money was “earmarked for to the section 108 loan.” a period of time” and has Fifteen percent of the been sitting in an account. Community Development Public Works Director Block Grant entitlement, by Marwan Salloum said the law, must be used for public project was put on the work or human services, of which plan around 2008-09 and he the city will not touch, Caranticipates the project will rel said. be submitted for funding The section 108 loan this year or next year. repayment would cost about Although the initial $200,000 and would be paid utility taxes will be transfor from the capital commuferred, Salloum anticipates nity economic redevelopa plan for the Transportament funds from the block tion Improvement Board grant entitlement amount,
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based on the amount borrowed. The city is requesting $3 million in the block grant section 108 or other loans in future years to help pay for the center or other city improvements if the center isn’t approved. To bridge the funding gap, city officials will be seeking naming rights, which could provide between $2.2-3.5 million, citizens are holding a fundraising campaign with hopes of raising $750,000 to $1 million, they’re applying for grants of up to $1.5 million and asking for $7.2 million of New Market Tax Credits, which have yet to be allocated by Congress but is expected in the coming weeks. “When we break ground on this performing arts center, how much money do we have to have available and what happens if we don’t have all the money when we break ground, and what happens if we aren’t able to get the rest of the money?” Honda asked at the special meeting. Doherty said the city won’t be spending all the money up front but if they can obtain the $7 million from the New Market Tax Credit, they would have to deposit approximately $2526 million by the end of the year for the arrangement to work. Alternatively, if they don’t get the credit, Doherty said they would still use the interfund loan but the cash flow would be used at a “burn rate.” “We actually don’t spend all that money up front, it’s billed over two years, or 18 months of construction so you don’t need the full $32 million right there at day one,” he said. As the Council wrapped up one of their last public discussions before a vote on the center, the mayor reflected on the decade-long process for the proposed center. “I think the mayor’s Blue Ribbon Panel just did a phenomenal job,” Ferrell said. “They put out a 139 page report … we’ve been debating this issue for 10 years, and that report and the work that they did provided the community with an opportunity to move forward, where we can agree on the facts and then it’s the policy issue that’s been teed up for the Council and we’re gonna do that June 3. I’m confident that we’re on the right track.” For more information on the Performing Arts and Conference Center, visit www.cityoffederalway.com/ PACC.
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‘Top Shot’ named deputy chief of police BY GREG ALLMAIN gallmain@fedwaymirror.com
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ederal Way Police Department’s new Deputy Chief Kyle Sumpter has spent the last two-and-ahalf decades in law enforcement. From a patrol officer to detective, to a SWAT team commander and firearms instructor, Sumpter has seen it all when it comes to law enforcement. This newest promotion, though, came at an unexpected time, he said. “I was just actually back in the SWAT team as a team commander when this opportunity suddenly became
available,” he said. “It was a sudden and unexpected opportunity. These deputy chief positions do not come around very often, and I knew that in spite of my desire to continue in SWAT and some of the other things I was involved in as a commander, I knew that now was the time I should compete for the opportunity.” Sumpter will be the department’s third deputy chief, following in the footsteps of Brian Wilson, now Mayor Jim Ferrell’s chief of staff, and Andy Hwang, who Ferrell named police chief earlier this year. Sumpter said he hopes to bring his
diverse range of skills to bear as deputy chief going forward. “Everybody has their own perspective on law enforcement, and this is an opportunity to bring mine to this position,” he said. “We all see law enforcement just a little bit differently, and I hope to bring my background, my preparation, my perspective to the police department.” In the short time he’s been deputy chief, Sumpter said he’s noticed there is a difference in what his new position entails. “I noticed a significant difference, going from officer to supervisor, and it
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: Please tell me with the resignation of Cary Roe as the city’s top paid official that the city is going to bank some of this money to pay for the proposed Performing Arts and Conference Center, police and new temporary parks that I keep hearing about. Is this delusional thinking on my part? A: Mr. Federal Way would say your thinking is not delusional, but certainly wishful. After a number of years of “frugal innovation” under former Mayor Skip
Priest, in which the city skimped and saved every penny they possibly could, it appears that one of two things was actually going on: Priest was overstating the city’s need to save and the money was always there, or our new affable Mayor Jim Ferrell finally got his hands on the city’s purse and now feels that money is burning a proverbial hole in his (and by extension, the taxpayers) pockets. With recent announcements of Ferrell’s desire to bolster the police force and to pay for a new park
in the downtown core (with an original price limit of $75,000-$100,000 and now moving well northward of those figures), it’s difficult to say if Roe’s departure means the city has more money, or if its a new administration splurging so the appearance of action is seen and hopefully felt by the constituents. Q: The Legislature has passed a law requiring all public officials to undergo training on how to comply with the open disclosure laws. Great law, except state
representatives exempted themselves from this training. Is this politics at its finest or are these guys so good they don’t need this training? A: Mr. Federal Way thinks this is politics at its finest. For some odd reason, a popular chant of various protest groups throughout the years comes to Mr. Federal Way’s mind: “This is what democracy looks like!” Q: Mr. Federal Way, what’s your take on the Performing Arts and Conference Center? Is this thing going to get
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director, happily explained that a surplus of funds from the Federal Way Community Center could be used in part of that funding bridge. Someone else also mentioned “creative accounting,” which Mr. Federal Way has learned to treat as a red flag throughout the years. And no, Mr. Federal Way can’t pay your share. You could always try GoFundMe though. Q: With all this talk of local politics recently, have you ever considered running for public office, Mr. Federal Way? A: None of your business.
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hile no reporter is omniscient and can be everywhere at once, sports editor Casey Olson came pretty close in his 11 years at the Mirror. Casey had a special connection with the Federal Way community, covering Friday night lights, regionals, state meets and interviewing countless young athletes. Newsroom lore long after Casey is gone will be about his days covering a UFC championship in Sacramento, Calif., where he followed lightweight champion and Decatur High School graduate Ben Henderson. Casey was so close to the match that one of the fighter’s blood spilled on his camera case. Casey resigned his position two weeks ago to take on new challenges. He will be greatly missed, by the Mirror and the greater community. My challenge now as editor is to determine how the Mirror will move forward and maintain our connection with the community — both in sports and our greater news coverage. One of the ways we will excel at this will be through our strong news team, with the introduction of a new reporter — Raechel Dawson. Raechel officially began last week as the Mirror’s new general assignment reporter. I know Raechel well; I initially hired her two years ago, when I was the editor of the Kirkland Reporter. An award-winning journalist, Raechel will be a strong addition to the Mirror’s newsroom with her keen desire to serve the Federal Way community. So where does that leave our sports coverage? Our newsroom will continue to cover sports, which has its place in the Mirror and is arguably what makes local coverage unique. In the ever-changing world of community newspaper coverage, reporters by necessity are becoming more and more skilled in various capacities. While a reporter covering one beat is common at a metro daily, that is becoming more of a rarity at a local newspaper, where reporters are journalists, photographers, website administrators and copy editors. The Mirror news team has donned our sports hat and you can still expect to see any one of us out on the field. While we make this transition and as we explore new ways to cover sports, we want to hear from the community. What sports do you want to see the Mirror continue to cover? What is important to you in a community newspaper? We also invite residents to help us acknowledge athletes’ accomplishments by emailing editor@ fedwaymirror.com. We always welcome photos, sports results, story ideas and news about local athletes. Carrie Rodriguez
What I did learn at Todd Beamer It’s 2 a.m. here in Boston and I can’t sleep. I just read the letter, “What I didn’t learn at Todd Beamer High School,” and I can’t stop thinking about it. I am currently a student at Boston College and I am a proud graduate of Todd Beamer. Granted, I only attended Beamer for 11th and 12th grade, but my Federal Way Public Schools academic career began in sixth grade. I started at Sequoyah Middle School, continued to Federal Way Public Acad-
Legislative races take off, rumors fizzle And they’re off ! Well, sort of. Over the last two months there were so many rumors, conspiracy theories, questions about party loyalty and suggestions of questionable motives to keep track of. I put all of them in one column and suggested that you tape it to your refrigerator to try and follow what was going on. At this point, all the rumor spreaders and speculators seem to be wrong and the races will be fairly straight forward and direct. If you just ran to the refrigerator to throw away that column, I would wait a couple of weeks. I’ll come back to that in a minute. Control of the Senate is the big prize as the Democrats control the House of Representatives and the Governor’s Office. But the Senate is up for grabs and just a couple of races could decide which party wins. One of those races is right here in the 30th District. Former Democratic House member Mark Miloscia filed as a Republican as expected, and has to be considered the front runner. He is a hard campaigner and was elected here several times before stepping down to run for state auditor, which he lost. To try and minimize likely attacks for switching parties, Miloscia uses “independent” in a lot of his comments to try and attract Democratic votes. Shari Song filed as Democrat to oppose Miloscia. Song used to live here and last year ran for the County Council on the Eastside. She has moved back into the same neighborhood as her parents. But Federal Way, like most suburban communi-
ties, changes by a third every few years and she will have to work very hard to meet all the voters who won’t know her. And she will need a lot of money to get to voters who are not involved in party politics. Advantage —Miloscia. In position No. 1, Republican Linda Kochmar, who is running for a second term, is also using phrases, such as “independent.” Kochmar is one of the most well known public officials in town after serving on the City Council for 14 years. Her opponent, Democrat Greg Baruso is chair of the city Diversity Commission and is a captain in the Port of Seattle Fire Department. Uphill climb at this point for Baruso. Advantage — Kochmar. Position No. 2 was the one everyone was watching to see if incumbent Democrat Roger Freeman would stay in the race. Some Republicans expected him to drop out and open the door for someone else. At closing last Friday, he was still in the race and was being opposed by former mayor and Councilman, Republican Jack Dovey. These two ran before for the City Council and Dovey won. This time, Freeman is the incumbent and Dovey will have to run very hard. Advantage — Freeman. In two adjoining districts, 47th Republican Sen. Joe Fain will likely win, as will Democrat Sen. Karen Frasier next door in the 33rd. The most fun race to watch may be in the 31st as Republican incumbent Pam Roach is being opposed by Republican House member Cathy Bob Roegner
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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. emy and finished at Beamer. While I won’t limit myself by saying I was the “product” of the school district, I was positively shaped by this school system. Yes, the district has its flaws; I’d be surprised if any teacher, student, administrator, or faculty member denied that. As an advocate for education reform, I believe that the standards could be raised. I believe in the bright potential of every student, and I believe that students equipped with
the right resources can be successful. As students, we are the very backbone of the school system, thus making us the caretakers of our own education. When I look at my academic career, it is ultimately the culmination of a strong network of relationships. It’s the relationships with my peers, family, mentors, teachers, principals and counselors who got me to where I am today and will take me to where I want to go. Naturally, many of these relationships are with people
directly involved in the school system. The problems in public education are rampant and out-of-control. Lack of resources, low standards, tough upward mobility, and poor curriculum are just a few of the many issues we face. With a system as convoluted as a school system, it gets difficult to change even the smallest thing. This does not mean that I condone this system, but I would not place the blame on our school district’s faculty. Our
current education system is a multi-faceted issue that extends beyond the doors of Beamer, beyond the boundaries of the school district and even beyond the state of Washington. My education was not just filled with facts and numbers, it was supplemented by relationships, ideas and experiences. In most cases, yes, the classroom does not provide all the resources that a student would need to succeed. This is when the numbers do matter - the budget. While I am confident that the budget is not [ more LETTERS page 7 ]
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to space, putting cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin in orbit just weeks before Shepard’s scheduled flight. A string of high profile, explosive rocket test failures in previous weeks had further dented American’s confidence in NASA and left NASA engineers nervous about the possibility of spectacular failure during Shepard’s planned space launch. That morning, as Shepard lay on his back in his cramped Freedom 7 capsule, NASA checked every launch system, then checked again and again. They ran Shepard through his launch procedures and flight checklists over and over. Ground control agonized over potential problems, stretching a 10-minute countdown into a four-hour hold. Jim Ferrell
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ey moments in history often provide instructive lessons. As we look to a decision on whether to construct the Performing Arts and Conference Center or not, I keep thinking of the key moment in the American space program when the entire program, and some measure of America’s global reputation, was at stake. It was May 5, 1961 in Cape Canaveral. Astronaut Alan Shepard sat in a constricted windowless capsule atop eight stories of liquid rocket fuel that could either launch him into space and into the history books, or blast him into pieces. President Kennedy’s space program was on the brink of disaster. Months of launch delays had allowed the Soviets to beat America
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100 percent perfect, I trust that Federal Way is doing its best to provide as many opportunities to the most students as possible. For example, I see this in the form of the free advanced placement and SAT exams. Had I not been a part of school district, the $1,200-plus I would have spent on exams alone would have made me reconsider my high school course load. Fortunately, this was not the case. Ultimately, an individual’s education does not come down to numbers on a test. It is about learning to navigate through the responsibilities and difficulties that the home, school and workplace present. Young and old, we are all students, and we all need to grow in our ability to seek and create our own opportunities. This idea was the most important lesson I learned from school. I am truly grateful for all the exemplary educators out there, who sacrifice countless extra hours at home to make tests, grade papers and prepare a great curriculum. They make learning so much easier. The biggest learning curve, though, is learning from the worst. My highest regards go to those who adapt to their circumstances of both fortune and misfortune, finding resources to maximize their potential. Ideally, the public school system should cater to each unique student’s learning need, and we are hard-pressed to find a solution. High school is when many of the problems are brought to light, however, it is only four short years, making it difficult to keep people caring and actively fight for change. We should appreciate and encourage the teachers and administrators because they are the ones who stay even after we’ve left. Thank you Fonda Mongrain, Kurt Lauer, Randy Kaczor, Jerry Glaser, Glenna Roderick, Sarah Weerth, Dave Abrahamson, Tara Simmons, Jane Ruston, and the many more
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As the clock approached T-minus two minutes and 40 seconds, engineers found that fuel pressure was running high in the 66,000 pound Redstone rocket and they paused. As ground control debated scrubbing the launch, Shepard calmly interceded, telling mission control to “… Fix your little problem … and light this candle.” From that bold decision, the American space program literally got off the ground, surpassed the Soviet space program and eventually reached the moon eights year later. What Shepard realized that morning was that they could always find a reason to scrub the launch. They’d been through all the systems checks. The rocket was ready. The astronaut was ready. They needed a moment of boldness and he provided it. Our city needs its own
moment of boldness as we approach a “go or no go” decision on the downtown Performing Arts and Conference Center. Like Shepard stuck in that rocket, our downtown has been stuck on the launchpad for years as we’ve debated the center. It’s time to push the launch button. Two weeks ago, the Blue Ribbon Panel – a dream team of nine local experts in finance, banking, hospitality and related areas – delivered their verdict on the center. They found that the project is financially viable; it can be built and operated within the city’s existing financial resources – without new taxes and without impacting other programs. Just as importantly, they found that the proposed center would significantly boost downtown economic development. The panel’s economic benefits subcommittee
administrators and teachers who consistently go the extra mile for their students. I hope we will translate our passion and conversations into action, taking responsibility for the education of our community’s youth for a better future.
Joon Yoo, Federal Way
The art of surviving Here we go again. A German is tired and fed up of all the Performing Arts and Conference Center discussions. First, I must say I’m very proud of the Federal Way Mirror - what I read today - they treat everybody the same fair way - very neutral in reports of politics, racist or something else. Keep up your good work. Now, I have to say, I’m so tired of reading about the Performing Arts and Conference Center. The city has no money to waste and I really must say, the whole city itself is an art center. Downtown is the art of a grease pot and a shopping mall. You should check out the art of the homeless camps, more than 20 in the city. Also, the surrounding art of garbage and human waste, don’t forget the art of begging in front of the liquor store, on the street corners. Don’t forget the art of corruption and criminal actions of school board officials just convicted. Also, there is the art of wasting money from the taxpayers who have no chance to vote for what the millions of dollars are used for. I must myself be an artist to see all the shadow beauty of this city. The promises of the mayors what they never hold as soon as they are voted in - they change their minds and, and, and. I really love the art. When we don’t stop all this nonsense, we have to learn the art of surviving.
Lothar Gauf, Federal Way
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found that the facility and its hotel partner would generate $59 million in construction-related spending and 338 jobs. The ongoing operations of the center would create $3.2 million in spending and 29 ongoing new jobs. More importantly, the panel showed that the center and its companion hotel would spur additional investment in surrounding properties. The economic spinoff from this project will begin to fill in vacant downtown buildings and attract private investment to build the downtown of the future. When I became mayor in January, I had to ask myself what it would take for me to support the project. This was a difficult question. During my time on the Council I had consistently raised hard questions about the project. I felt that the case for building it had not been persuasively made and that financial questions remained. As a mayor, though, it’s not enough to ask questions; I have to provide answers. I brought together
the Blue Ribbon Panel to review the financials and assess the project’s economic development potential. Over three months they performed an exhaustive analysis, much like the detailed and redundant checklists that preceded any NASA launch. Their report concludes that the PACC is financially viable and will provide the economic boost to the downtown that we’ve been seeking. President John F. Kennedy said, “There are risks and costs to a program of action but they are far less than the long-range risks and costs of comfortable inaction.” The time for action is here. With the panel’s findings I am confident in recommending the City Council authorize construction of the Performing Arts and Conference Center. It’s high time to move economic development of this city forward. Our downtown is ready for launch. It is time to light this candle.
Jim Ferrell is the mayor of Federal Way.
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Dahlquist. Allegations of dirty tricks have started already as Democratic House member Chris Hurst was accused of helping out Dahlquist. And suddenly two Democrats got into the race. This seat will stay in Republican hands no matter who wins, but it will be a wild race. The next most fun race may be in the 33rd as appointed incumbent Democrat Mia Gregerson is challenged by independent Kent City Councilwoman Les Thomas, who used to be a Republican. Jeanette Burrage, a Des Moines Republican, who has held both City Council and judge positions, is also in the race. And unless something changes, most pundits are seeing Republicans taking control of the state Senate. Local Democratic Congressman Adam Smith should win comfortably. The big Congressional race is over in the 4th District in Yakima, which hasn’t elected a Democrat since Gov. Jay Inslee represented the area 20 years ago. State Sen. Janea Holmquist, former state cabinet official Dan Newhouse and former football player and several-time candidate Clint Didier are all running to replace Doc Hastings. Now, remember that list you wanted to take off your refrigerator? You might want to keep it there because the candidates all have several days to change their minds. That slap you heard was some voters smacking their forehead in frustration. It’s politics, keep it on the refrigerator just in case. Bob Roegner is a former mayor of Auburn: bjroegner@comcast.net.
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The Todd Beamer Titans were the only Federal Way team to survive the 4A district tournament last week, eventually taking third place and securing themselves a spot in the state tournament. Beamer outlived Union on May 13 with an 11-9 win before running into the buzz saw that is the Puyallup Vikings. The Vikings, 16-0 in league play and 24-0 overall, easily handled the Titans 15-2 on May 17. The Titans bounced back that same day, securing third place in the district tournament with a 10-2 win over Battle Ground. Beamer will face off with Woodinville at 10 a.m. on May 24 in the first round of the state tournament at Gesa Stadium in Pasco. According to the Washington Interscholastic Athletics Association, Woodinville backed into the state tournament with an 8-6 record, having lost their previous game before coming into the state tournament. Federal Way High School and Thomas Jefferson both bowed out of the district tournament on May 13. Federal Way High School fell 6-4 to Central Kitsap, while Thomas Jefferson lost 6-5 to Skyview. Sports contact and submissions: Carrie Rodriguez editor@federalwaymirror.com or (253) 292-2309, ext. 5050
One of the changes that “I overcame that, and all players seem to comwhatever happens to me, I’ll ment on when taking the overcome that too,” he said. step from college to the Pulu’s former Federal NFL is how much faster Way coach, John Meagher, the game is at the said he was happy top level. Pulu has to see his player already noticed this succeeding. in his couple days of “All of us at mini-camp, he said. Federal Way High “It’s fast. The pace School are excited is way faster, I’ve about this opportugot to try and adjust nity for Andru,” he Andru Pulu to that. Getting in wrote in an e-mail shape, really, is the to The Mirror. “We biggest thing,” he have been blessed shared. to have the Pulu family be Pulu graduated from a part of the Eagle family Federal Way High School in for the past 12 years. We are 2009 and originally played rooting for him to make the with the University of team and I will be the first Washington. An off-theto own a Seahawks jersey field incident led to jail time with Pulu on the back if he and the University of Wash- does.” ington eventually let him Pulu’s younger brother, go, prompting his transfer Jordan, has been an integral to Eastern. Pulu said that part of the Eagle’s success experience has left him feel- the last couple of seasons, ing that any adversity can and followed in his big be overcome. brother’s footsteps when
Andru Pulu in action for the Eastern Washington University Eagles. Pulu was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Seattle Seahawks. Photo courtsey of Eastern Washington University Athletics Department
he committed to play at Eastern in 2012. For big brother Pulu, though, his hometown has been a big source of inspiration as his football career has taken the path that it has. “To Federal Way, I would say, thank you for always
supporting me,” he said. The Seahawks rookie mini-camp ran from May 16-18, with off-season workouts scheduled for later this month and early June, and another mandatory mini-camp scheduled for June 17-19.
FWHS track optimistic going to districts Get a ranked in the district and we have a great opportunity to send a lot of kids to the The Federal Way High state meet.” School track teams are feelWilliams coning confident head- “We have a number ceded it won’t be ing into this week’s of athletes who are easy to defend district meet, which top ranked in the the state titles starts at 3:30 p.m. district and we have in both boys on Friday and 11 a great opportunity and girls, saying a.m. on Saturday to send a lot of kids “there are two at Kent Meridian to the state meet.” to three other High School. teams that have Chris Williams Both the boys a shot at winand girls teams are ning as well.” defending state The prospects champs, and look are looking good for Eagles to carry that experience track, with top performinto this week’s district ers in the state on both the meet and next week’s state boys and girls teams. meet at Mt. Tahoma High On the boys side, Tyson School. Penn recorded a season“Things are looking good high mark so far in 4A for the Eagle Track teams,” track and field with a high said boys head coach Chris jump of 6 feet, 11 inches. Williams. “We have a numFor the girls, Hanna ber of athletes who are top BY GREG ALLMAIN
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Cunliffe has top times for the season in 4A in the 100 and 200 with a 11.40 and 24.53 respectively, while also being part of the top time 4x100 relay team of Tamara Richey, Mariyah Vongsaveng and Karis Cameron. That team set a mark of 47.53 earlier this season. Tamara Richey is a talented jumper, recording top marks for the season so far with a 19-feet jump in the long jump and a 38-feet 4-inches effort in the triple jump. The state meet will start at 3:20 p.m. on Thursday, May 29, and continue at 9 a.m. on Saturday and 9:30 a.m. on Sunday at Mt. Tahoma High School. For more information, visit www.wiaa.com.
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Vape business positioned for success with growing trend and get on them as early as possible.” Total Vape Wholesale oung, local professells supplies and products sionals in the Puget for the e-cigarette and vaSound are continuporizer industry. Reynolds ing to be on the forefront said he and the 10 other of emerging trends in new members of the store help industries. Uber in Seattle supply Washington state in is certainly one, along with general, but also have workthe infusion of younger ing relationships with the people who are attemptmany smoke shops in Feding to take advantage of eral Way that have begun Washington’s new marioffering the e-cigarettes and juana laws and the business vaporizers in their stores. opportunities it provides. Many believe that the Here in Federal rise of the $2 Way, some young “Not smelling billion industry professionals are like cigarettes of e-cigarettes riding the wave of anymore, getting and vaporizers the e-cigarette/va- your tastebuds is largely driven porizer business. back, your sense by traditional “That’s the best smokers lookof smell. Mostly thing about it,” ing for healthier negating all of the said 25-year-old opportunities, an negative effects Ryan Reynolds, observation that manager of Total from smoking. All of Reynolds agrees them.” Vape Wholesale with. Ryan Reynolds in Federal Way. “There’s a “We don’t really bunch of things,” know. We’re just he said, when asked what trying to stay ahead of the he thinks is driving the trends. That’s the best thing sudden rise of this new anyone in this position industry, which essentially can do. Follow the trends began in 2007. “Not smellBY GREG ALLMAIN
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ing like cigarettes anymore, getting your tastebuds back, your sense of smell. Mostly negating all of the negative effects from smoking. All of them.” Reynolds himself is a testament to the devices power, saying he was a smoker for five years before switching over. He now puffs intermittently from a slick silver vaporizer “pen,” one of the more advanced types of products available in the market. Reynolds said that he finds most users go through a progression when it comes to the new devices. “People tend to start out with the beginning sets, the easy to use ones, that are not as good of quality,” he said. “You’ll slowly see a progression in the quality of equipment and expenses in general. They’ll go up and plateau, whenever they’re satisfied.” For Reynolds and his coworkers at Total Vape Wholesale, the future probably will continue to be bright. With the possibility
Total Vape Wholesale sells supplies and products for the e-cigarette and vaporizer industry. It’s located at 2020 S. 320th Ave., Suite A in Federal Way. GREG ALLMAIN, the Mirror of another $1 being added to taxes for tobacco products in Washington state, more and more smokers may continue to turn to ecigarettes and vaporizers. In Federal Way, there are 11 businesses, including Total Vape, that sell e-cigarettes and/or vaporizers, according to information provided by the city - yet another reason why it
seems that Reynolds and his peers are uniquely positioned for success. The city notes, though, that those 11 stores don’t include convenience and grocery stores, which also carry ecigarettes and vaporizers. Total Vape Wholesale is located at 2020 S. 320th Ave., Suite A and can be contacted at 253-941-3266.
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Gov. Jay Inslee, Sen. Patty Murray, Health Benefit Exchange CEO Richard Onizuka and Health Care Authority Director Dorothy Teeters thanked the in-person assisters and board members on April 25 for their outstanding work in helping individual get health insurance, through the Washington State Health Benefit Exchange. New enrollment in the
Affordable Care Act has exceeded 8 million nationwide and 587,000 in Washington state. Of the 587,000 who now have health insurance, 423,000 enrolled in Medicaid (Apple Health) and 164,000 enrolled in Qualified Health Plan (those whose incomes are higher than Medicaid level and are paying premiums). Among those recognized were Suzanne Pak and Sunny Cho of Cornerstone Medical Services in Federal Way. The company has already enrolled over 675 individuals - exceeding
their goal of 600. Pak is the chief operating officer for Cornerstone Medical Services and has recently been appointed to the Washington State Health Benefit Exchange’s Outreach Technical Advisory Committee. Sunny Cho is the director of Case Management for Cornerstone Medical Services who was recognized as an outstanding in-person assister. She has enrolled more than 600 individuals in expanded Medicaid and Qualified Health Plans, and trained
Cornerstone Medical Services employees were honored on April 25 for their high enrollment in the Washington State Health Benefit Exchange. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO and managed 10 other in-person assisters. Cho is passionate about improving access for limited English proficiency immigrants,
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Woman in hiding claims ex hired men to follow her The following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: Woman nearly hits patrolling officer: At 3:59 a.m. on May 18 in the 29000 block of Military Road S., a woman was cited for DUI after nearly colliding with an officer who was investigating a previous collision. Graffiti crew strikes again: At 11:19 a.m. on May 17 in the 31000 block of Pacific Highway S., two graffiti artists tagged their name on a vacant building. The report, which refers to the suspects as artists, also noted that the duo are part of a graffiti gang currently under investigation by the police. Lost child at 7-11: At 2 p.m. on May 18 in the 28000 block of Military Road S., customers at a 7-11 reported a lost child. According to the report, police were able to find the child’s mother and babysitter at a nearby apartment complex. Two drunk women get into fight: At 1:17 a.m. on May 17 in the 27200 block of Pacific Highway S., police arrived to discover two intoxicated women fighting. Each had minor visible injuries and both alleged each other as the primary aggressor, however, there was one who was “extremely belligerent,” police noted. Trespass at AM/PM: At 2:34 a.m. on May 17 in the 27200 block of Pacific Highway S., police arrested a man who was found sleeping at the back wall of an AM/PM. The man was previously issued a no trespass notice. AM/PM employees told police they’ve had “numerous issues” with the man in the past. Heroin confiscation: At 3:28 a.m. on May 17 in the 100 block of SW Campus Drive, police seized $60 worth of black tar heroin and paraphernalia. A man and woman were in their vehicle parked at Winco when police contacted the male driver. The driver was arrested on his three misdemeanor warrants, while the woman, who
was in possession of the drugs, was interviewed, released and cited. Burglars break windows, grab alcohol: At 4:20 a.m. on May 17 in the 2300 block of SW 336th St., an alarm was tripped when suspects broke a window and reached in to grab three bottles of alcohol. The window is estimated to cost $2,500 and the alcohol is estimated to cost $70. Man strangles woman: At 6 a.m. on May 17 in the 2400 block of S. 273rd St., a man was arrested for strangling a woman after she assaulted him. The two were both intoxicated. The woman stated she was upset the man wanted to go out with his friends over her. She was also cited for the assault. Uncle, nephew fight in parking lot: At 8:58 a.m. on May 17 in the 31200 block of Pacific Highway S., police responded to a report that an uncle and his nephew got into a fight at the H-Mart parking lot. Both sustained injuries and the primary aggressor was arrested. Girl sexually assaulted in mother’s bedroom: At 1 a.m. on May 17 in the 31800 block of 21st Ave. SW, a reporting party told police that a man had inappropriately touched a girl while she was sleeping in her mother’s bedroom. The victim said she was fully clothed during the assault and she wasn’t forcefully held but the touching was unwanted. Ex-boyfriend suspected of following woman: At 12:18 p.m. on May 17 in the 31600 block of 23rd Ave. S., a woman called police to report her ex-boyfriend was following her around. The woman said the two broke up two months ago and since then she’s had to go to various motels to hide from him but she’s seen several men watching her, specifically one who’s watched her from a Silverado who followed her to the Transit Center. She believes her ex-boyfriend hired this man and others.
Family Green Fest May 31
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The city’s annual Family Green Fest is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May
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arshun Newman, Jr., doesn’t have a dad to teach him how to be a man. The Federal Way High School sophomore is the oldest of four siblings and helps his single mother take care of his family. “So to have all of them and to have my mom raise them, it’s just … it’s just hard without my dad,” Newman said in a packed room of nearly 230 people during Communities in Schools of Federal Way’s annual fundraising breakfast on Friday at Weyerhaeuser corporate headquarters. “And I don’t want to make this into a sob story, but I just really want you to understand that where I came from to where I am now, Communities in Schools really helped me a lot.” Newman credited his Communities in Schools mentors with helping him to stay on the path towards graduating high school. The Federal Way organization is part of the nation’s T:4.833” leading dropout prevention
organization that works in public schools to help students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. In Federal Way last year, site mentors helped 2,700 students overcome barriers to success, stay on track to graduate and aim for a brighter future, according to the organization’s website. Newman said he struggled in middle school and his grades slipped “because my mom was really stressed out.” While he was in the seventh grade, he got involved with the organization, which he said has given him the independence, strength and drive to succeed in school and go to college. Newman said he can speak to his Communities in Schools mentor about anything — even “girl problems,” he said to the crowd that erupted in laughter. “ … I feel like I just need that extra help. [My mentor] helps me look through college applications and it’s really inspiring because I want to be a mentor myself,” he said, adding he hopes
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to show kids their “real potential.” “This year in high school has been outstanding because of Communities in Schools and to have this opportunity and to have all these people here supporting me, it’s just a relief.” During the event, which raised more than $52,000 for the organization, former Seahawks fullback Mack Strong spoke about “The Voices of the Kids.” “I can honestly tell you the most nervous part of the day for me is following [Marshun Newman]. But what an appropriate name for me to follow — Marshun. It should probably be the other way around,” Strong said of Newman and Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch as the crowd laughed. Strong spoke of his sons, ages 10 and 12, and how it makes him proud to hear their excitement when they’re learning something new in school. “There are times, though, when my kids come home and they have that sad sound in their voice,” Strong said, noting how his youngest son struggled in school a couple of years ago. “Man, I’m not really smart. I remember him telling me that. But the sound of that, my kid telling me that he felt like he was failing, broke my heart.” He said he is grateful as a parent that he can be there to encourage his kids. He also supports students as an education advocate. Strong and his wife founded the Team-Works Foundation in 2002, a mentorship program that serves at-risk youth grades three through 12 through school-based programs and summer camps. He said he loves hearing T:6.5”
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Marshun Newman, Jr., a sophomore at Federal Way High School, spoke about how Communities in Schools has helped him during the organization’s annual fundraising breakfast on Friday at Weyerhaeuser corporate headquarters. He is pictured with his mother and brother. CARRIE RODRIGUEZ, the Mirror the voices of kids who are in noted. the program, which teaches “These voices continually them about overcoming keep ringing through my adversity, dedication and head every day,” Strong said. perseverance. He said he’s learned that He spoke about one people committed to helping student who was failing in kids need to listen to them. school and had issues going “We have to make sure on at home. that we don’t get bent out of “We just spent time with shape by the way that a kid him every day, we just enis communicating because couraged him, we just kept they may be communicating telling him, you can do this, inappropriately, they may be Tom, you can achieve, you communicating loudly or can be successful, you’ve just they may be communicating got to stick with it — don’t quietly, but it all tells a story give up,” Strong recalled. and I think as volunteers, as “Continue to keep talking donors as people commitabout the things you feel ted to helping young people, frustrated with. We want in order to make sure that to help you deal with those children really feel like their things that are going on at voice matters, you have to home.” willing to listen,” “... I feel like I just The student he said. need that extra went on to KenHe added those nedy High School help. [My mentor] committed to and kept in touch helps me look helping children through college with Strong. and to ensure applications and “It’s great their voice matters because every it’s really inspiring should approach so often I get a children with because I want to text from Tom be a menor myself.” compassion and that says, ‘Hey dignity. Marshun Newman, Jr. Mr. Strong, I’m During the at the mall and event, Sally I’m hanging out with my McLean, interim superinfriends and I just want to just tendent, announced that she thank you for what you did will be recommending to the for me and how you helped school board a significant me out,’” he said. “Another increase in the partnertime he called me and said, ship between Federal Way ‘Hey, Mr. Strong, I made the Public Schools and Comfootball team at Kennedy as munities in Schools. She a freshman, I’m really loving said the increase is due, in it and I just wanted to thank large part, to changes in the you for encouraging me … Washington state LegislaMan, that was the best feelture, and thanked Rep. Linda ing in the world, just to hear Kochmar, R-Federal Way, his voice and to hear how it’s who was at the event, for the changed over the years, it’s change. just phenomenal.” Brian Ailinger was also But too often, he said he recognized as Communities hears voices of kids in the in Schools of Federal Way’s Team-Works program who Mentor of the Year. are “broken” — kids whose For more information, parents are strung out on visit www.federal.ciswa.org. drugs or who are hungry, he
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Thank You for Caring If you are reading this special breast cancer section of the Federal Way Mirror, you clearly care about the impact of breast cancer on our community. Thank you. More women in Washington State are diagnosed with breast cancer than any other form of cancer. Indeed, our state has one of the highest rates of breast cancer in our country. Who knows why the incidence of breast cancer is so high in our state? One theory is it might be a relative lack of vitamin D. This is why I am excited about the Komen funded study on obesity and vitamin D that was just completed by Dr. Anne McTiernan, MD, PHD Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. This research is discussed in another article in today’s paper. It is one of eight local breast cancer research studies together totaling $3.7 million dollars in Komen global medical research funding spent right here in Puget Sound. Personally, I would like to see more study into the unique factors affecting breast health in our Northwest region. Beyond the statistics, we care about breast cancer because so many of us know someone whose life has been touched by this disease. It might be a mother, a daughter, an aunt, a sister, a wife, a close friend or you. For me, the matriarch of my family, my Aunt Judy, is a breast cancer survivor. And, now that I am a part of the Komen Puget Sound family, I have become close to the many Komen staff, donors and volunteers who have either survived breast cancer or are currently battling this disease. I am inspired by their stories every day, and they reinforce within me a personal sense of urgency regarding our mission. If a woman has to decide whether to pay for her family’s meals or her breast cancer treatments, she needs our support today. With 100 women in our state diagnosed with breast cancer every week, we need to find a cure for breast cancer now. When lives are at stake, there is no time to lose. If you also feel this sense of urgency, I invite you to visit komenpugetsound.org and register for the Race for the Cure on June 1. Join me and others who share your desire to make a difference. We can win the battle against breast cancer. All we need is you. Thank you,
David Richart Executive Director, Komen Puget Sound
THE SILVER LINING Some Things You Should Know FINDING Jackie Jones
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Society, the National Cancer Institute and Susan G. Komen all agree that women age 40 and older should have mammograms every 1 to 2 years. Early detection is the key to survival. The five-year relative survival rate for breast cancer, when caught early, is 99 percent. When detected at the latest stage, the survival rate drops to 23 percent.
Every week, 100 Western Washington women are diagnosed with breast cancer, which continues to be the second most frequently diagnosed cancer among women in the U.S., after skin cancer. We don’t yet know the exact causes of breast cancer, and many myths about breast cancer continue to exist. But probably the best way to prevent and survive a breast cancer diagnosis is to be informed. All women are at risk for breast cancer. Although this disease is more common in women over the age of 40, younger women can and do get breast cancer as well. To reduce risk, here are some things you should know. • If you are over 40 years old, have a mammogram. The American Cancer
• Know what is normal for you. See your health provider right away if you notice a lump, swelling, changes in breast size or a new pain in one spot that does not go away. • Live a healthy lifestyle. Maintain a healthy weight. Add exercise to your routine. Limit your use of alcohol. Breastfeed, if you can. And, since we live in the Northwest, current studies point to maintaining a normal level of vitamin D as helpful. Above all, the best advice I can give is to ask you to take an active role in your own breast health. And if you are over 40 years old, and have yet to be been screened for breast cancer, do it today. There is no time to lose.
When I was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer in November, 2012, I was just 28 years old. Even though my family has a history of breast cancer, my aunt and cousin on my mother’s side, I was still shocked to be diagnosed at such a young age. My husband had left me and my boys the year before, and I was just starting to get my life back on track. I was attending community college full time. Then cancer turned my whole world upside down. I didn’t understand why I had breast cancer, but I believed there must be a reason why. I was determined to find the positive in this experience and to learn from it. I took medical leave from the community college I was attending. I had moved in with my parents after my husband left me and the boys. It was there I found my silver lining. Breast cancer turned my whole world upside down, but it also brought my family closer together as a family. My parents moved quickly from a feeling of helplessness to providing me the loving support that sustained me through my treatments. Most importantly, they would look into the faces of my two boys, CJ (age five) and Jamison (age two), and they would tell them “momma is going to be all right.” Breast cancer taught me many life lessons, chiefly to live one day at a time and get the most out of living. I participated in the Race for the Cure last year, and I walked as a survivor. I had just completed my chemotherapy, and the walk was so exhausting. But it was also so amazing. We weren’t sad; we were celebrating – celebrating life! I met many new friends who had experienced breast cancer themselves, and they really understood my journey and all the emotions involved. I wish every cancer patient could experience the walk and the survivor’s celebration. You feel so much love and support from complete strangers. When the picture was taken with me and my boyfriend, Michael, I was filled with joy. Nothing could hold me down. That day at the Race, I felt I no longer had to battle anything I hadn’t already won. I am happy to share that last January I had a complete scan and found my cancer is now in remission. I am now back in college, and I am working towards being a registered nurse. I want to work in oncology and hopefully inspire others experiencing breast cancer, and give them the hope to fight this terrible disease. The other day, I met with someone who was diagnosed with breast cancer and wanted to talk to me about it. I told her now you have to be strong, and you will surprise yourself by just how strong you can be. You have to focus on your desire to see tomorrow and find the reason for why you want to see tomorrow. For me, it was my two boys, CJ and Jamison.
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ederal Way resident Dee Dirk was a single parent and maintained her full-time job while she went through 36 treatments of radiation therapy in three months. It was tiring, she said, but also taught her gratitude. Dirk, whose two sisters also battled breast cancer, has been cancer-free for 10 years. She was diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ, the early stage of breast cancer, in 2003 at the age of 44. She went through two surgeries and both radiation and chemotherapy. Dirk has been working with Komen Race for the Cure, a non-profit breast cancer organization, to raise breast cancer awareness and help women who are suffering from the disease. The Mirror asked her about her battle with breast cancer: Q: How did the cancer affect you? Dirk: When you get a diagnosis like that, it’s very overwhelming. There is a lot of uncertainty and you’re not sure what questions to ask. At the time, being a single parent, what would happen to my son if I’m not here? It was frightening. I trusted my doctor. Having a great team was very helpful, but there was still the
The Boob Blog By Linda Ball
Last September I published my first book. I called it “The Boob Blog” because it started out as a blog. I started the blog to keep family and friends up to speed on my progress and what was happening to me as I dealt with breast cancer. I realized what was happening was so unreal I had to expand on it — thus the book. When you’re given a diagnosis of cancer, it’s frightening. Emotions and thoughts swell up that are hard to explain. Why me? I’m always been very healthy. I work out.
unknown. After the treatments, I did not have the same energy level and I kind of got a little more forgetful. When you go through any kind of medical treatment, there has to be some sort of side effects. But for the most part, I feel pretty good. Q: What are you doing for the Race for the Cure and other breast cancer organizations? Dirk: In 2003, I put together a team and we did very well in the fundraising walk in Bellevue. I spoke at Race for the Cure’s fundraising breakfast. I went to different walks in different organizations. I have been in my company now for seven years. Within my office, we have a group of breast cancer survivors, and once a month we get together and have lunch and support each other. I have made myself available to other friends and people who are diagnosed with breast cancer, [to] talk to them and answer questions. Q: Why is it important to raise breast cancer awareness? Dirk: Women need to be aware and do their monthly self-examination. Both my sisters found their lumps through their selfexaminations. The longer you wait, the more devastating it can be for a person if the cancer spreads. Q: What is your takeaway from the
Dee Dirk has been cancer-free for 10 years.
I eat pretty healthy, except when I crave sweets. I used to be a body builder (30 some years ago). How could this happen? It’s because cancer has its own agenda. And in the case of breast cancer, if you’re female, you are a target. Think of seven women you love dearly. One of them will get a diagnosis of breast cancer. I moved to Seattle over the Labor Day weekend of 2009 to start a new life, not really knowing anyone in this area. My diagnosis came one year and four months later. I was pretty much on my own, except when one of my friends from Alaska, my home state, or Idaho, where I moved here from, would come to help. I now realize how strong I was because I had to deal with this pretty much on my own, which I’ve come to learn, is not the norm. But I didn’t know any different. I dedicated “The Boob Blog” to survivors, current and future patients and anyone who has had their life touched by any kind of cancer. In the book I talk about how I’ve always had a pretty wicked sense of humor, and that is what kept me going. In chapter three, “Fact Finding,” I said “tomorrow is my brain scan. It will be interesting to see if there’s anything in there.” Well, there wasn’t (meaning, no tumors)! I talk about chemo. It’s hell. There’s really no other way to describe it. I did chemo first, which is called neoadjuvant therapy.
illness? Dirk: I like to help other people, but having people help me was hard to accept. I had great support from my family. My dad would come to my chemo treatments, I had great friends who sent me notes, coworkers who came and helped me around my house. Be willing to let people to do things for you. It doesn’t matter what they do, all of them are very important. I want to say thanks to those who helped me. It wouldn’t have been the same without the help. Q: Anything you want to say to breast cancer patients? Dirk: Be kind to yourself, give yourself the time you need. Just remember to take care of yourself and try not to do too much.
You can’t think straight. You are tired all the time. And I thought, okay, at least I’ll lose some weight with cancer. NO! You gain weight because they give you steroids to counteract the side effects of the chemo, so you want to eat more, and you gain weight. Great, I thought. Fat and bald. Then, for a little extra fun, when I had one of my first MRIs, a tech called to say there was a “spot” on my appendix. My oncologist told me not to worry about it. On the evening of May 25, 2011, I knew something was terribly wrong. You guessed it. Appendicitis. So, it had to come out. That set me back a little from the chemo schedule. I am very much a planner and in control of my life, so for me all of this was really hard because I was not the one in control. The disease was. Once I was back on track, I went into phase II of the chemo, which was the hard stuff. It was a combination of two drugs, adriamycin and cytoxan; adriamycin is also referred to as the red devil, and it didn’t take long to figure out why. That’s when my hair really started to go, and tired took on a whole new meaning. What made my journey unique is that I really did my best to try to keep it normal. I continued to do things I enjoyed as much as I could. I went zip-lining and kayaking after I had a uni-lateral mastectomy. And it kept me strong, physically and mentally. I don’t forget my medical team in the book at all. They were all so wonderful.
Human spirit is pretty amazing, you can do things that you thought you couldn’t do. But you can survive those tough times. There’s hope at the end.
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Dirk encourages all who are going through a tough time to reach out to family and friends because nobody wants to be alone, she said. “Just give them a phone call,” she said. “If you feel moved to do something for a person, you don’t always have to ask for permission. Send them a flower, send them a card. Just do that.” Rebecca Young is a student in the University of Washington News Lab. My medical oncologist, Dr. Kaplan, my surgeon, Dr. Beatty, my plastic surgeon, Dr. Isik, and the oncology nurses and all the nurses were nothing short of angels. My final day of chemo was bittersweet, because I had to say goodbye to those wonderful nurses. Many women don’t bother with reconstruction. But I felt I was still too young not to do it. I opted for a tram-flap, which was another long journey. The tram-flap is an amazing procedure, but had I known how painful it would be, I might have re-thought it. I was in rough, rough shape for a good month after the surgery. I had to have constant care for three weeks, so thankfully I had three different girlfriends come in week shifts to care for me. I am healed now, but I still have occasional twinges of pain, from nerves reconnecting I suppose. By December 2012 I moved into my very own little condo in West Seattle. I bought at the bottom of the market and I love my place. I have a view of Puget Sound, which was my priority. I love being able to sit on my deck in the summer and see the Sound and the Olympic Mountains and to walk along the shore. I participated in my first Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure last June, and I will be doing it again this year. The fight can’t end until cancer is eradicated forever.
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hen Anna heard the news she was pregnant, she and her husband were overjoyed. Up to this point they had devoted their lives to providing a safe, nurturing home for foster children. While they had a large family of six foster children, they welcomed the news of another child in their lives. But then, shortly afterwards, Anna also received the news that she had breast cancer. After the baby was born, Anna underwent surgery to have the cancer removed, and then she began chemotherapy. Overwhelmed by the unexpected medical expenses, she turned to her mother who put her in touch with one of Cancer Lifeline’s financial navigator’s. The navigator worked helped with the application for aid from the Komen Puget Sound Patient Assistance Fund. Support from the Komen fund helped to keep the heat on in Anna’s home as well as provide meal support for her and her family. Once Anna’s financial situation was stabilized, she was able to address her medical needs and is now doing well. Both financially and emotionally, Cancer Lifeline helped Anna move from hopelessness to the survivor she is today. Forty years ago, Cancer Lifeline began service as a 24-hour phone line designed to offer information and provide emotional support to patients and families affected by cancer. Over the years of carefully listening to the needs of cancer patients and survivors,
the organization added other programs to provide all people touched by cancer with high-quality emotional, financial, and health and wellness services. For the past nine years, Cancer Lifeline has administered the Komen Puget Sound Patient Assistance Fund (KPAF) to provide low-income breast cancer patients like Anna with financial and emotional support to help stabilize their lives and allow them to remain in treatment. The organization is Komen Puget Sound’s second largest grantee, after the Washington State Department of Health. With the ongoing economic downturn, KPAF and Cancer Lifeline’s patient financial assistance program has been particularly vital for vulnerable breast cancer patients. It is one of the few programs in the Puget Sound area that helps patients at risk of losing housing, utilities or other basic essentials due to the expense of cancer treatments, loss of employment and/or insurance needs due to illness. “Cancer Lifeline has truly been a lifeline for patients who have nowhere else to go,” says Elisa Del Rosario, Komen Puget Sound Director of Grants, Education and Advocacy. “They meet a critical need for women and families in our community, with staff and volunteers who exhibit the utmost caring for patient’s wellbeing.” In addition to addressing the health and financial needs of cancer patients, Cancer Lifeline also
provides important mental well-being programs, including classes in artistic expression. These Creative Expression workshops are open to all people living with cancer – patients, survivors, family members, friends and co-workers. Lead by trained facilitators, classes may include card making, painting, collage, fiber arts or writing. By tapping into their creative skills, participants learn to cope while navigating through their cancer experience. “Our programs are based on the needs of people living with cancer,” said Joseph Yurgevich, Cancer Lifeline program director. “We offer you choices and encourage you to take control. Most of all, we provide the environment where you have the freedom to express feelings without being judged.”
Investing in Research to Find a Cure for Breast Cancer – Worldwide and Right Here at Home By Dr. Anne McTiernan, MD, PHD. Thirty years ago, Susan G. Komen was founded on a promise to end breast cancer forever. Since then, the organization has worked towards fulfilling that promise by investing more than $790 million into breast cancer research. That makes Komen the largest non-government funder of breast cancer research in the world. Did you know that Komen is currently investing over $3.7 million of their global breast cancer research program right here into active medical studies in the Puget Sound region? One Komen grant recipient is Dr. Mary-Claire King at the University of Washington. King is working to uncover new genes that will better identify women at risk for inherited breast cancer. Other Komen grant recipients include some of my colleagues at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. For example, one Komen grantee is working to uncover a simple, noninvasive blood test that, when done in combination with a mammogram, will significantly increase accuracy in detecting breast cancer at an early stage, when it is most curable. I am working at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center on an exciting Komen funded study that looks at vitamin D insufficiency and weight, two interrelated risk factors for breast cancer. We have such an epidemic of obesity and lack of exercise in our country. This is why I believe a study into these areas can have a significant impact on better understanding these risk factors for breast cancer.
Many of you may be aware that vitamin D comes from the sun and helps build better bones, but there is evidence that it might also help in prevention of breast cancer. This is particularly important for us living in the Northwest where, unfortunately, many of us are not getting enough vitamin D due to a relative lack of sunlight, and other factors like body weight. Overweight individuals are at increased risk of low vitamin D levels. That’s possibly because excess fat absorbs and holds onto vitamin D, making it unavailable to the body. Vitamin D may be helpful in reducing the risk of breast cancer in a number of ways. It could reduce production of fat tissue, which would result in lowering breast cancer risk factors related to obesity. Vitamin D by itself has also been associated with a reduction in the initiation of cancer in laboratory experiments. We have recently completed a study that enrolled 218 women who were overweight with low Vitamin D levels in a year-long, nutrition and exercise based weight loss program. Participants met regularly with a study nutritionist to learn strategies for healthy eating and weight loss, and worked closely with our exercise specialists on a moderate-intensity aerobic exercise program. As a part of this study, half of these women were randomly assigned to receive a daily dose of vitamin D. We found that women whose vitamin D levels rose to what is considered a healthy level lost significantly more weight and body fat, and they lost significantly
more inches around their waist. This means that women should have their blood levels of vitamin D tested by their medical provider. If their levels are too low, they should work with their provider to ensure that any vitamin D pills they take are raising their vitamin D to a healthy level. These results were recently Anne McTiernan, MD, PHD is a researcher, Public Health Sciences, published in the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. To our knowledge, there are no prior studies on the effect of vitamin D and weight on breast cancer prevention. So, this study is highly novel. If positive results follow, as we hope, this research will translate into clinical and public health practices that will provide women and physicians additional options for reducing risk for breast cancer. In the meantime, there is one thing we do know. When it comes to breast cancer, exercise and weight control are like wearing a seat belt. They reduce your risk, and might even save your life.
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Join QFC and the Komen Puget Sound Race for the Cure as we raise funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer. Ensuring that all women have access to breast cancer early detection and quality treatment support is the ultimate goal, and QFC is committed to seeing this happen. Understanding the facts about the disease and knowing the warning signs can help protect you and your loved ones. Here are some useful tips: • Talk to your family and learn about your family health history • Complete monthly breast self-exams • Be alert to any changes in your body • Notify your doctor immediately if you notice any changes or have any concerns • Have yearly check-ups and mammograms, as recommended • Spread the word by talking and sharing with mothers, sisters, family and friends. Love and knowledge are powerful weapons in this battle.
QFC is proud to be the Local Presenting Sponsor of this year’s Komen Puget Sound Race for the Cure. We will see you at Seattle Center on June 1st!
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ine men and three women have applied for the Federal Way Public Schools board of director’s vacant position. Position 5 was vacated after former board member Tony Moore was convicted of felony theft last month. The district cut off the application deadline at 4:30 p.m. on May 19, requiring
1,200 turn out for Touch-ATruck in Federal Way FROM STAFF REPORTS
Approximately 1,200 parents and children got up close and personal with all of the vehicles and equipment that build, serve and protect the community during the city’s Touch-ATruck event last Saturday. During the event, Mayor Jim Ferrell led a pack of kids who climbed on a po-
candidates live in the district they wish to serve. The school board is expected to announce the new board director at their June 24 board meeting. The following applicants are eligible for the seat, as their address falls within the district’s boundaries: • Richard D. Champion, financial advisor • Jeremy L. Cucco, senior project manager/engineer • Christopher L. Dowllar, LTD. ENGY
• Hiroshi Eto, retired from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Susan D. Hendricks, owner of Hart Insurance Agency, Inc. • Bruce A. Higdon, faculty at Pierce College • Rick A. Hoffman, electrical engineer • Shelley Ko, broadcaster • Dale P. May, inventory control specialist • Tanaya M. Meagher, marine maintenance dispatcher, Port of Seattle
lice SWAT armored vehicle. Attendees also climbed inside semi-tractor trucks, school buses, a mobile crane and other vehicles. Recreation supervisor John Hutton called the firsttime event “an unbelievable success. Kids loved it. Parents loved it. We’ll be bringing back TouchA-Truck next year as an annual event.” The Federal Way Community Center hosted the free event, which was sponsored by the city of Federal Way Parks, Public Works, and Police Department.
Parents and children attend the community event Touch-A-Truck on May 17. Photo courtesy of Bruce Honda
• Donald P. Putman, radiation therapist • Jack L. Stanford, insurance broker/owner of Stanford Insurance According to Debra Stenberg, a spokesperson for the school district, Michael D. Byus, a chaplain/pastor, and Michael L. Hoag, a manager at Weyerhaeuser, were determined not to live in the district boundaries. Ron R. Podmore, a teacher at Decatur High School, consultant and adjunct
professor at Bellevue College, also applied but was ineligible by state law because he is already a district employee. The school board recently filled the interim superintendent position with Sally McLean after former Federal Way Public Schools superintendent Rob Neu accepted a position with
the Oklahoma City Public Schools. The decision came just days after Moore was convicted of seven counts of felony theft. Several of the District 5 candidates voiced their beliefs that they could be the ones to help overturn the recent school board’s controversies.
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Huge Rummage Sale! M ay 2 3 & 2 4 , Fr i d ay 9am to 6pm & Saturday from 9am to 5pm So much stuff it takes us a week to get ready. Low prices. Furniture, tools, sporting goods, womens clothing, mens clothing and childrens clothing, housewares, collectibles, jewelry, books a n d m o r e. B a ke s a l e and Lunch too! Burien Community Church 16241 19th Avenue SW Burien, WA 98166 206243-1623
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Cooking Classes: East India Grill hosts a cooking class at 3:30 p.m. on Saturdays at 31845 Gateway Center Blvd. in Federal Way. Runs every Saturday through early summer. Fee is $20. To register, call 253-529-9292. Visit www.eastindiagrill.com. Meet the Author: Spend the afternoon with three local Sci-Fi and Fantasy authors. From 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 24 at the Federal Way Library, Aubry K. Andersen, Zachary Bonelli, and Elizabeth Guizzetti will read and discuss their latest works. Wood Furniture Sale: Beautiful outdoor wood furniture will be sold from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 24 at the Farmer’s Market located at 320th and Pacific Hwy S. Sales will benefit Kiwanis Club of Greater Federal Way. Contact Dick Mayer for more information at rcmayer8@msn.com or 253797-5608. Spring Fling Fundraiser: Federal Way Senior Center hosts a Spring Fling Fundraising Event featuring the Malua Boys Band from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 24 at 4016 S. 352nd St. Auburn. Tickets $10, available at the door. For more information call 253-838-3604.
May 27
Single Seniors Dine Out: Join other single seniors, 55 years and older, from 5:30 to 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27 in Black Bear Diner’s private room, 32065 Pacific Highway South. For more information contact Barbara at bbdineout@gmail.com or 253-332-4126. Legal Clinic: The King County Bar Association will provide free 30-minute consultations with volunteer attorneys regarding civil legal issues at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27 at the Federal Way Library on 320th. Attorneys cannot represent clients but can refer to other assistance. Available by appointment only. Please call 206.267.7070 between 9 a.m. and Noon, Tuesday through Thursday.
May 28
Eat Wings, Raise Funds: From 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28 at Federal Way Buffalo Wild Wings, 10% of all food and beverage sales will be donated to Federal Way Relay For Life. Mention this fundraiser upon arrival.
May 29
Start to Fitness- Hiking in Switzerland: Learn the ins and outs of Swiss hiking at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 29 at the Federal Way 320th Library. www.kcls.org/ fitness
May 30
Jazzercise Benefit Class:
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Eat Wings Raise Funds: From 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4 at Federal Way Buffalo Wild Wings, 10% of all food and beverage sales will be donated to Federal Way Relay For Life. Mention this fundraiser upon arrival.
May 31
2014 Relay For Life of Federal Way: An overnight event on June 6 and 7 at Saghalie Middle School will celebrate survivorship and raise funds for the American Cancer Society. Entertainment, games, activities for adults and kids, movies, and much more. www.federalwayrelay.org
June 2-3
Portfolio Show: Highline Community College will hold its annual Portfolio Show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. on June 2 and 3. Work will be displayed at Highline Community College’s main campus, Building 8, Mt. Constance and Mt. Olympus rooms. For more information contact Tamara Hilton at thilton@highline.edu or (206)592-3976.
June 4
Vehicles Wanted
33’ NEWMAR Dutch Star, 2000. V-10 Ford Engine. Super slide, split bath, twin beds, 2 solar panels, 2 air conditioners, 5500 watt generator, hydraulic jacks. No pets, never smoked in. Very clean, always garaged. $28,000 OBO. Illness forces sale. Call 253-833-6421
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Federal Way Jazzercise will host a class to raise money for the American Cancer Society at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 30 at the Weyerhauser King County Aquatic Center, 650 SW Campus Drive. For more information e-mail Kimberly at federalwayjazz@comcast.net or call (253)333-8886. Start to Fitness- Kites from Around the World and the US: Various kites will be on display at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 31 at the Federal Way 320th Library. www. kcls.org/fitness Family Green Fest: The City of Federal Way will host this annual free event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Federal Way Community Center, 876 S 333rd St. The event includes free shredding of confidential documents. For more information e-mail recycle@ cityoffederalway.com or call 253835-2771.
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June 7
Hooked on Fishing: Annual fishing derby from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 7 at Steel Lake Park, 2410 S 312th St. Cost is $4.00; kids are guaranteed to catch a fish. Contact Cody Geddes Cody.Geddes@cityoffederalway.com, 253.835.6926. Visit us on Facebook at facebook.com/ fwcommunitycenter/events.
June 12
Neighborhood Connection Meeting: City of Federal Way leaders, including Mayor Jim Ferrel and the Council, are hosting neighborhood meetings throughout the community and all are invited. Next meeting begins at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 12 at Sherwood Forest Elementary School. Residents will hear presentations and
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June 21
Grow to Love Your Library! Eat Local Read Local: A series of library sponsored events and activities will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 21 at the Federal Way Farmer’s Market located in the Sears parking lot at the Federal Way Commons Mall.
June 25
Science Magic Show: Show begins at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25 at the Federal Way 320th Library, 848 S. 320th St. Show is appropriate for children ages 5 and older. Free tickets available 30 minutes prior to the performance at the information desk. For more information visit www.kcls.org or call (253)839-0257.
June 27
Take a Hike!: Enjoy a 1.4 mile evening nature hike from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, June 27 at West Hylebos Park, 411 S. 348th St. Contact Pam Romine at info@ guidedpathways.com or 253-2368264.
June 28
Puppet Show: Jack Chapeau Meets the Gill Man will be performed at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 28 at the Federal Way Library,
34200 1st Way S. Show is appropriate for children ages 5 and older. Free tickets available 30 minutes prior to the performance at the information desk. For more information visit www.kcls.org or call (253)838-3668.
July 1
Mad About Science Show: Show begins at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1 at the Federal Way 320th Library, 848 S. 320th St. Show is appropriate for children ages 5 and older. Free tickets available 30 minutes prior to the performance at the Information desk. For more information visit www.kcls.org or call (253)839-0257.
July 2
Mathemagic: Thomas Pruiksma presents Mathemagic at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2 at the Federal Way Library, 34200 1st Way S. Workshop is appropriate for children ages 8 to 12. Free tickets available 30 minutes prior to the workshop at the Information desk. For more information visit www. kcls.org or call (253)838-3668.
July 8
Physics on Wheels Science Show: The Pacific Science Centerpresents at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8 at the Federal Way 320th Library, 848 S. 320th St. Show is appropriate for children ages 5 and older. For more information visit www. kcls.org or call (253)839-0257.
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Felon sentenced to 20 years for producing child porn found in Federal Way home BY RAECHEL DAWSON rdawson@federalwaymirror.com
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SeaTac man was sentenced to 20 years today for producing child pornography that was found in a Federal Way residence and for possessing firearms. Steven Maurice Williams,
43, was sentenced at U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington in Seattle by Judge Robert S. Lasnik after Williams, a previously convicted felon, pleaded guilty to the charges in February. Federal Way police first learned of the crimes in Au-
gust 2013 after Williams’s ex-girlfriend and their son found pornographic images of a then-10-year-old girl on his camera’s memory card at their Federal Way residence. Williams’s son had asked to use the memory card so that he could save a video
game but instead found 76 images of the girl asleep in her bed and being touched and photographed by his father, according to court documents. After telling his mom, Williams’s ex-girlfriend contacted the girl’s mother who confirmed that it was,
in fact, her daughter and was more. the photos had been taken In an interview with in her bedroom in Bonney Williams’s ex, chargLake. ing documents state the Federal Way police and a reason Williams and his special agent with the U.S. ex-girlfriend broke up was Secret Service and membecause he “knocked up a ber of the Seattle Internet 12-year-old.” Crimes Against Children His ex-girlfriend alleged task force worked together he used to sell crackin the investigation, which cocaine at a Des Moines led them to discover the apartment complex in 2000. girl’s mother had helped During this time, he would Williams, a convicted burdeal drugs to a 14-year-old glar, move two guns, several girl who would have sex video cameras and memory with him in exchange for cards, some of which was crack-cocaine. When his known to be pornography, ex-girlfriend found out, she to a storage unit in Auburn. went through his belong“[The girl’s mother] ings and found photos of said she is in some of the the girl in see-through pornography, but does lingerie, engaged in not know what else sexual acts with FEDERAL WAY Williams, the docuit is comprised of because Williams is ments continue. The secretive about it,” ex then retaliated by the documents state. posting the photos The special agent on the girl’s front door and Federal Way police obof her apartment. tained a search warrant on According to chargthe storage unit that same ing documents, the girl day and took a safe, three remembers engaging in sex digital video cameras, mulwith Williams but does not tiple 8mm cassette tapes, remember being photomultiple photo albums, graphed. film, items of domination Police eventually opened and control, VHS tapes, the safe and found a handDVDs, mini VHS tapes and gun and a revolver, both multiple SD memory cards. loaded, and the photos of Police found Williams at the 14-year-old girl and his mother’s house where Williams together. he agreed to speak. In the Investigators were able interview, Williams told to match the hands in the police he didn’t want to talk photos to Williams’s, as about the images on the there were distinctive scars memory card but admitted and freckles. that he owned firearms, Because the memory despite knowing he wasn’t card was manufactured in allowed to posses them. He Taiwan, and the handguns stated that “Someone was were also manufactured out getting rid of them so I put of state - all three had to them in the safe a while ago travel in foreign and posand forgot about them,” the sibly interstate commerce documents continue. - Williams’s charges were Williams has been in filed in federal court. trouble before for possessWilliams originally ing guns while on probapleaded not guilty in Seption for a prior offense, tember 2013 and was iniaccording to charging tially charged with possesdocuments. sion of child pornography Police then took photos but the court dismissed the of Williams’s hands before count in a plea agreement. stating they were concerned After Williams is released for the welfare of the girl, from prison, he’ll be under who was now 11 years old. supervised release for 15 “Williams replied, ‘I don’t years and will be ordered want to talk about that to register as a sex offender. without a lawyer, but I have Williams will forfeit his seen her a bunch of times guns, all images of child since those pictures and she pornography and upon is fine.’” release from prison will still A few days later, the be unauthorized to possess special agent learned there firearms.
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City needs a path forward diversity, attractive parks, safe neighborhoods, and vibrant business centers,” is written in the past tense. So as I read the city’s vision statement, I surmise that it has no vision of where it wants to go and it sees its past as its strength? Jim Ferrell as a candidate for mayor ran on the slogan, “We can do better.” However, his slogan was not a vision statement but served as a positive poke for his campaign. I do not fault Ferrell this early in his term, but if in a year or so the city does not have a better vision statement, then we are known for our past, he and Council can be framed as able to maintain status quo and not much else. Mr. Ferrell, this city needs a path forward stating clearly how it can begin changing its spots from being one of the mediocre cities in the south Puget Sound into a special place for cultural activities, Keith Livingston
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s individuals we all have expectations for ourselves, family, neighbors, schools, and the city where we live. Stephen Covey, author of “7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” states: “Treat a man as he is and he will remain as he is. Treat a man as he can and should be and he will become as he can and should be.” If we apply Mr. Covey’s thought to the city of Federal Way and treat it as it is, on its current path, it may not grow and over time it will become less attractive than it is. Being afraid to state the obvious is a hindrance to this city’s long-term viability. My impression is that Federal Way has no real vision of where it wants to be as a city in the greater Tacoma – Seattle – Bellevue metropolitan area. The city’s vision statement, which is: “Federal Way is a community known for its cultural
a city where families with young children come to pursue quality education, college graduates choose to grow their careers and be attractive to entrepreneurs in pursuit of changing the world. To begin this process, the mayor needs to initiate the development of a forward-thinking vision statement. The mayor and Council as elected officials may be the deciders of some of this city’s future, but as citizens of Federal Way it is our responsibility as well to begin raising our expectations of what this city can be rather than accepting it as it is. Where is this city’s “can do” spirit? Is there a collective imagination within our non-elected leadership core, elected officials and city staff to visualize a progressive path forward? Or will the bottom feeders who benefit from status quo and the steady trend toward poverty prevail? The process begins with understanding this city’s attractability or lack
thereof. Can the mayor’s Blue Ribbon Panel’s positive endorsement on the Performing Arts and Conference Center and its construction be the catalyst for a new higher level of attractability? Is the city willing to undertake the challenge of changing its spots and encourage a discussion of what it can be rather than accepting what is? I believe that Federal Way has the potential to be the premier city in the south Puget Sound. But do we as its residents have the will to challenge ourselves and undertake a visioning process with our elected leadership? Creating a vision statement is one thing; following through is the ultimate challenge. The magic of thinking “big” is what quality leadership does. A desire for status quo is what small and negative thinkers bring to the table. Change is hard but Federal Way should embrace becoming more than it is.
Federal Way resident Keith Livingston: keithlivingstondesign@gmail.com
King County Councilman Pete von Reichbauer and Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll at the White House on Wednesday. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Von Reichbauer joins Seahawks at White House FROM STAFF REPORTS
The Seattle Seahawks made the customary visit to the White House on Wednesday, and were joined by King County Councilman Pete von Reichbauer. According to a press release, von Reichbauer covered the costs of the trip out of “private funds.” “I am honored to join the world champions at the White House today to celebrate their achievement on the field,” von Reichbauer
said in the press release. “This is the culmination of a great achievement. I am proud of the team John Schneider and Pete Carroll assembled that brought such pride to King County and the greater Pacific Northwest. I’ve never seen a region so unified under the banner of the 12th man - blue collar, white collar or no collar, they’re all in.” Von Reichbauer is credited with saving the Seahawks franchise in Seattle. The longtime public servant was instrumental in bringing together former owner Ken Behring and current owner Paul Allen when Behring threatened to take the team to California.
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Single Seniors Dine Out BY RAECHEL DAWSON rdawson@federalwaymirror.com
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arbara Yakovetz and her husband of 47 years were having breakfast at the Black Bear Diner one morning when she saw a group of older men in the back room. As the manager walked by, she asked about them. “He said those are the ROMEOs and I said, ‘Romeos?’ and he said, ‘Yes, Retired Old Men Eat Out,” Yakovetz recalled with a smile. The encounter sparked an idea for the Federal Way resident of 36 years. And Single Seniors Dine Out for seniors 55 and older soon came to fruition. Yakovetz had fliers created and she spread them around the French Lake dog park, the Geriatric Dental Group she’s a part of and the local Fred Meyer. At first she had about eight people show up to the Black Bear Diner’s back room but it soon grew. Now, in June the group of
Barbara Yakovetz founded a group called Senior Seniors Dine Out for seniors 55 and older to meet each other. RAECHEL DAWSON, The Mirror about 30-35 single seniors will celebrate their two-year anniversary. Although Yakovetz has yet to connect a couple all the way to marriage because “when you get to be in your 70s, you probably aren’t looking for marriage,” she has brought together at least two couples. “I had a couple, a few people who’ve connected,” Yakovetz said. “It’s not a dating service but they just kind of met and are together. It’s kinda nice.”
Sandy and Ray, one of the newly formed couples, met when Ray was brought by one of his friends. “I think that was the last time he came,” she said, laughing. “They’re not married but they hang out and go on trips and stuff … They’re very happy.” Yakovetz said sometimes it can be hard for seniors to get together and it can be especially lonely if they’re not near family. “I just think there’s a [ more SENIORS, page 31 ]
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[ seniors from page 30] need for it,” she said. “Some people just don’t get out enough when they get older and their relatives aren’t close by. It’s just a chance to get out and meet somebody you might have something in common with.” The group does have its fair share of regulars, Yakovetz said, noting one man who was brought to the group by his daughter. But everybody is welcome to just enjoy a meal at a local diner. There’s no agenda, no membership or RSVP, Yakovetz said. Although she’d love to make the Single Seniors Dine Out a nationwide group, ultimately she’d love to attend a couple’s wedding she helped connect. “There’s a need for them all over, anytime, anywhere because I don’t think they
Way, was chosen as a grand prize winner of the 2014 Assisted Living Federation of America Senior Living Art Showcase. Six residents of Foundation House created “Helping Hands/ Touching Lives” and recently this work of art was chosen as one of five grand
prize winners based on the interpretation of this year’s theme, “It’s The Little Things in Life that Matter Most.” The inspiration for the piece came from the idea that “little” is often “simple” and touch is a simple, but powerful, thing.
have enough single senior things to meet people,” Yakovetz said. “There’s dances and things like that but that’s not for everybody.” Also, finding that ROMEO group would be nice. “There’s no men from the ROMEO group, they broke up,” she said. “I thought that
would be perfect because we have more single ladies.” The next dinner for the Single Seniors Dine Out will be from 5:30-7:15 p.m. on May 27 at the Black Bear Diner’s back room. Black Bear Diner is located at 32065 Pacific Highway S. in Federal Way.
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